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    [wednesday, july 10, 2019]    
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[07/10/19 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 10
Updates include: AMC's new "The Walking Dead" spin-off casts trio; Quibi adds "Fight Like a Girl," "Royalties" to series roster; and Tony Goldwyn to visit HBO's "Lovecraft Country."

[07/10/19 - 12:52 PM]
TLC All-Stars & Friends Join Forces for "Say Yes to the Dress: America," TLC's Biggest Wedding Spectacular Ever
10 brides will be prominently featured throughout the 10-part series which is slated to premiere in January 2020, culminating in a two-hour wedding special.

[07/10/19 - 11:56 AM]
Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" Scores New Summer Highs Ahead of Its Series Finale
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for the week of July 1-5.

[07/10/19 - 11:42 AM]
New HGTV Competition Series "Rock the Block" Kicks Off Production
With just four weeks and a budget of $175,000 each, four of the network's powerhouse renovation experts will face-off in a design battle royale.

[07/10/19 - 11:25 AM]
Discovery Family Counts Down to the Final 13 Episode Celebration of "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" Beginning Saturday, August 3
In the mid-season premiere titled "The Last Laugh," Pinkie Pie seeks help from her old friend, the super silly Cheese Sandwich ("Weird Al" Yankovic), in finding her life's purpose.

[07/10/19 - 11:01 AM]
"The Circus" Returns to Showtime(R) - Eight New Episodes Start on September 22 at 8 PM ET/PT
Co-hosts John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, and Mark McKinnon will crisscross the country as an unprecedented cast of Democratic candidates barnstorm key states in their quests to face off against Donald Trump in 2020.

[07/10/19 - 10:32 AM]
Pop TV Orders Coming of Age Comedy "Best Intentions" from "American Pie" Writer Adam Herz
Eight episodes have been ordered and will go into production in fall 2019.

[07/10/19 - 10:30 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces the Start of Production of "Christmas at Dollywood"
Making a special appearance in the film is Dollywood's beloved namesake, country music legend and American treasure, Dolly Parton.

[07/10/19 - 10:07 AM]
Netflix and Shondaland Set Cast for Upcoming Bridgerton Series
Based on Julia Quinn's best-selling series of novels, "Bridgerton," is set in the sexy, lavish and competitive world of Regency London high society.

[07/10/19 - 10:02 AM]
Darren Criss to Executive-Produce, Star in and Write Songs for Musical Comedy Series "Royalties" for Quibi
The show follows the ascent of a ragtag songwriting duo - Sara and Pierce (Criss) - as they navigate the strange and hilarious challenges of creating a truly great song, week after week.

[07/10/19 - 10:00 AM]
Disney Television Studios Restructures Leadership Team
At ABC Studios, Jonnie Davis has been named president.

[07/10/19 - 09:59 AM]
CBS All Access Unveils Official Key Art for "Star Trek: Picard"
Last week, it was announced the series will make its San Diego Comic-Con debut during the "Enter the 'Star Trek' Universe" panel on Saturday, July 20, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, PT in Hall H.

[07/10/19 - 09:03 AM]
Executive Producer Khloe Kardashian Unravels Sisterhood in Investigation Discovery's New Season of Hit Series "Twisted Sisters"
The 10-part season will premiere on Monday, August 12 at 10:00/9:00c, only on Investigation Discovery.

[07/10/19 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Celebrate Motherhood - Watch the "Otherhood" Trailer Debut!
Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette and Felicity Huffman star in the Netflix film, which premieres Friday, August 2.

[07/10/19 - 08:54 AM]
Professional Food Families Face-Off on New Competition "Family Restaurant Rivals"
Valerie Bertinelli hosts the Food Network series, due on Monday, August 19.

[07/10/19 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with MLB All-Star Game
The network's coverage leads the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched network.

[07/10/19 - 08:01 AM]
Newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Cast as Lead Role "Devi" in Untitled Netflix Kaling/Fisher Project
Devi is an overachieving high school sophomore who has a short fuse that gets her into difficult situations.

[07/10/19 - 06:35 AM]
Katherine Heigl Will Star in "Firefly Lane," A New Series Based on the Beloved Book
She'll play Tully Hart in the Netflix series: a force of nature still bearing the scars of a traumatic childhood whose saving grace is her best friend, Kate, with whom she shares an unshakable bond over the course of four decades.

[07/09/19 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 9
Updates include: Alana de la Garza to stay put at "FBI"; Peter Farrelly brings "The Now" to Quibi; and "The 100" actor confirms exit from The CW series.

[07/09/19 - 12:01 PM]
HBO Films' "Share" Debuts July 27
Rhianne Barreto stars as 16-year-old Mandy, who discovers a disturbing video from a night she doesn't remember and must try to figure out what happened and how to navigate the escalating fallout.

[07/09/19 - 11:42 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Released for Award-Winning Hulu Documentary "Jawline"
The film premieres in select theaters and on Hulu Friday, August 23.

[07/09/19 - 11:40 AM]
Award-Winning Independent Filmmaker Christopher Garetano Dives Into America's Scariest Conspiracy Theories and Bewildering Mysteries in Travel Channel's "Strange World"
For over a decade, Garetano investigated what's known as the "Montauk Project," an alleged government mind-control experiment that supposedly abducted young men.

[07/09/19 - 11:01 AM]
IMDb Announces Its First-Ever Scripted Series: The Animated Show "You're Not a Monster," Premiering This Fall on IMDb and IMDb TV
Kelsey Grammer, Eric Stonestreet, Aparna Nancherla, Ellie Kemper and Patton Oswalt are among the voice cast.

[07/09/19 - 10:20 AM]
TV One's "The Bobby DeBarge Story" Ranks #1 on Television Saturday Night Among African Americans and Premieres as the Network's #4 Movie of All Time
TV One further spins the numbers for Saturday, June 29.

[07/09/19 - 10:14 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Three-Part Reunion Begins Tuesday, July 16 at 9PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen joins Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, Kyle Richards, newcomer Denise Richards, Lisa Rinna, and friend Camille Grammer as they revisit a wildly unpredictable season.

[07/09/19 - 10:00 AM]
WarnerMedia Names Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer Service HBO Max
Anchored with and inspired by the legacy of HBO's excellence and award-winning storytelling, the new service will be "Maximized" with an extensive collection of exclusive original programming (Max Originals) and the best-of-the-best from WarnerMedia's enormous portfolio of beloved brands and libraries.

[07/09/19 - 10:00 AM]
Presenters and Attendees Announced for "The 2019 ESPYs Presented by Capital One," Live on Wednesday, July 10, on ABC
This year's scheduled presenters include Dave Bautista, Linda Cardellini, Eric Dane, Eugenio Derbez, Elle Fanning, Christina Hendricks, Billie Jean King, Chris Long, Joel McHale, Kumail Nanjiani, Lilly Singh, Usher and more.

[07/09/19 - 08:54 AM]
ESPN Sees Overall Viewership Success in June Led by Continued Upward Studio Show Trends
ESPN further spins the numbers for the month of June.

[07/09/19 - 08:38 AM]
Paramount Network Presents "I Am Patrick Swayze," Premiering Sunday, August 18
The film is a loving tribute to the prolific actor that showcases his life and career through untold stories, exclusive interviews, heartfelt home movies, and family photos featuring those who knew him best.

[07/09/19 - 08:34 AM]
Battle Begins as Customers Exit in Ambush-Style Food Competition "Supermarket Stakeout"
Alex Guarnaschelli hosts the series, premiering Tuesday, August 13 on Food Network.

[07/09/19 - 08:27 AM]
Engineering Secrets of the World's Great Structures Put Under Microscope in New Science Channel Series "If We Built It Today" Premiering Sunday, July 14 at 10PM
The eight-episode series talks to architects, historians, engineers, and builders to find out if we could use modern day innovations to recreate these iconic masterpieces, or if fundamental techniques have been lost to time.

[07/09/19 - 08:09 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Continues Win Streak with "The Bachelorette"
The Alphabet once again leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/09/19 - 07:56 AM]
VH1's Wildly Popular "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" Returns on Monday, August 5 at 8pm ET/PT
This season "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" is giving viewers the ultimate VIP pass and a behind-the-scenes look at The Millennium Tour with B2K band members Fizz and J Boog.

[07/09/19 - 07:01 AM]
"The Society" Has Been Renewed for Season 2 - Coming in 2020
Netflix broke the news this morning via social media.

[07/09/19 - 06:46 AM]
King Features and Netflix Announce All-New Animated Series "The Cuphead Show!" Based on Global Video Game Phenomenon
The new series will expand on the characters and world of Cuphead, with an animation style inspired by the classic Fleischer cartoons from the 1930s.

[07/09/19 - 05:04 AM]
Netflix Announces Its New Original Italian Series "Zero"
The series tells the story of a modern superhero who, thanks to his power, will learn how to open up to the world and to love.

[07/09/19 - 04:05 AM]
"Valeria," From the Books to the Screen - Netflix Confirms the Cast and Announces the Start of Production of Its New Original Series Based on Elisabet Benavent's Books
Produced by Plano a Plano, this new original series will premiere worldwide in 2020.

[07/09/19 - 01:06 AM]
The Second Season of "Sacred Games" Is All Set to Stream on Netflix This August 15, 2019
After months of waiting and wondering, the countdown to the biggest game of the year finally begins.

[07/08/19 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 8
Updates include: Quibi to reboot "The Fugitive"; Melissa Peterman to host revived "Punchline"; Tracy Oliver scores series order from Amazon.

[07/08/19 - 03:34 PM]
"Stranger Things 3" Is Breaking Netflix Records!
40.7 million household accounts have been watching the show since its July 4 global launch - more than any other film or series in its first four days.

[07/08/19 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Takes Notice - "Red Notice" Finds New Home at Netflix and Adds Ryan Reynolds to All Star Cast
Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot also star in the project, from director Rawson Marshall Thurber.

[07/08/19 - 01:05 PM]
"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Delivers Season Over Season Growth Across All Key Demos with the Finale Finishing as the Most-Watched Episode in Nearly Three Years
The series will launch its 17th season later this fall.

[07/08/19 - 12:54 PM]
Oxygen Premieres Two-Hour Event of "Killer Couples" Gypsy Rose & Nick: A Love to Kill for Saturday, July 13 at 7PM ET/PT
The special takes a closer look at the captivating and twisted love story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Nicholas Godejohn.

[07/08/19 - 11:46 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Crowns Africa's Largest Snake as "Queen of the Pythons"
The one-hour special examines the 13-foot female snake's daily life in a sub-tropical valley in South Africa.

[07/08/19 - 10:02 AM]
Julio Torres Debuts First Comedy Special on HBO; "My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres" Premieres August 10
Taped before a live audience at Elsewhere in Brooklyn, and executive produced by Fred Armisen and Lorne Michaels, Torres' multimedia comedy show displays his favorite shapes on a custom-made industrial conveyor belt used as a runway for the various items.

[07/08/19 - 09:01 AM]
truTV's "Adam Ruins Everything" Returns with All-New Episodes on Tuesday, August 13 at 10:00pm ET/PT
Among the topics Adam will be examining in this new batch of episodes are cops, a murder, America, and even little bugs.

[07/08/19 - 09:00 AM]
Adult Swim Goes Into Animation Overload with New Season Pick-Ups and Return of "Squidbillies"
"Mr. Pickles," "Ballmastrz: 9009" and "Tigtone" are also due back.

[07/08/19 - 08:17 AM]
"Kids Baking Championship" Returns This Summer with a Double Dose of Delicious Desserts
The Food Network series returns with back-to-back episodes on Monday, August 12.

[07/08/19 - 08:13 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Game Show Lineup Lifts ABC
The Alphabet edges the competition in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/08/19 - 06:01 AM]
Lacey Chabert Hosts "2019 Christmas: A First Look Preview Special" Saturday, July 13
This year's programming events kick off Friday, October 25, and features its most robust slate yet with 40 original holiday premieres.







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[01/27/26 - 01:47 PM]
"America's Culinary Cup" Announces the Award-Winning Chefs Invited to Compete for the Biggest Prize in Culinary Television History
The ultimate culinary showdown premieres with a 90-minute episode following "Survivor 50" on Wednesday, March 4.

[01/27/26 - 01:46 PM]
CBS Announces Landmark Crossover Event Between Hit Daytime Dramas "Beyond the Gates" and "The Young and the Restless"
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[01/27/26 - 01:45 PM]
CBS Announces the 10 Iconic "Survivor" Episodes Paving the "Road to 50"
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[01/27/26 - 01:23 PM]
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[01/27/26 - 01:01 PM]
Apple TV Renews "Shrinking" for Season Four Ahead of Its Season Three Premiere
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[01/27/26 - 11:59 AM]
Hulu Sets Premiere Date and Title for Upcoming Nikki Glaser Comedy Special
"Nikki Glaser: Good Girl" will stream Friday, April 24 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers and internationally.

[01/27/26 - 11:30 AM]
Starz Acquires Critically-Acclaimed Drama Series "The Listeners" Starring Rebecca Hall
Based on the novel by Jordan Tannahill, who also wrote the adaptation, the provocative, haunting drama premiered on BBC One in the U.K. to broad critical acclaim and will premiere in the U.S. exclusively in 2026.

[01/27/26 - 11:01 AM]
Richard Dormer Returns to BAFTA-Winning Drama "Blue Lights" for Season Four
Three years into their jobs as response officers, Constables Grace Ellis, Tommy Foster, and Annie Conlon are operating at their limit, facing a new threat on the streets that the police can barely control.

[01/27/26 - 10:30 AM]
Caitlin Clark to Join NBC Sports as Special Contributor for "Basketball Night in America" Before "Sunday Night Basketball" Debuts February 1 at Madison Square Garden
"I'm really excited to be part of the Basketball Night in America crew this season," said Clark. "Carmelo, Vince, and Tracy are legends of the game and Maria is a true professional. It will be really fun to join them a few times this season."

[01/27/26 - 10:10 AM]
FOX Sports and NASCAR Studios Announce New Original Documentary "We've Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later" Premiering February 12 on FS1
The film is told through exclusive first-person accounts, rare home video, archival broadcast footage, and cinematic storytelling, revisiting the death of seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt and examining the profound ripple effects that continue to shape the sport and its culture 25 years later.

[01/27/26 - 10:01 AM]
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Come for the meet cutes, stay for the wedding bells. Hopeful romantics fall in love based solely on their inner beauty in this hit dating experiment.

[01/27/26 - 09:48 AM]
Zorro Is Coming to MHz Choice
Broadly appealing with a light comedic touch, the eight-episode limited series is set to premiere on MHz Choice this summer, launching June 30.

[01/27/26 - 09:24 AM]
CBS News Significantly Expands Its Roster with 19 New Contributors Covering the Worlds of Politics, National Security, Medicine, Health, Happiness, Food, Style and Much More
The new hires were announced today by Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, during an all-hands meeting.

[01/27/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen" on March 26th - First Look & Date Announcement
Netflix's limited series comes from the executive producers of "Stranger Things" and the director of "Baby Reindeer."

[01/27/26 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Late-Night Series "Neighbors" Debuts February 13
This explosive series explores the chaotic and complicated disputes of neighbors... and the extreme lengths they'll go to defend what's theirs.