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[02/19/20 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 19
Updates include: Annaleigh Ashford to star in comedy "B Positive" at CBS; James Wolk tapped as "Ordinary Joe" at NBC; and Keegan Allen cast in The CW's "Walker" reboot series.

[02/19/20 - 02:07 PM]
MTV and Sean "Diddy" Combs Tap Heirs Christian Combs, Quincy Brown, Justin Combs and Series Vet LaurieAnn Gibson as Judges on "Making the Band" in 2020
Additionally, a multi-city casting tour will begin this month with open auditions in Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte and New York.

[02/19/20 - 01:00 PM]
Apple Announces New Original Film "Swan Song," Starring Academy Award Winner Mahershala Ali
The film will be produced by Apple and Anonymous Content, and will go into production this spring.

[02/19/20 - 12:54 PM]
CBS News Announces Moderators and Special Coverage for Its Charleston Democratic Debate on Feb. 25
Norah O'Donnell and Gayle King will moderate the CBS News Democratic presidential primary debate in primetime.

[02/19/20 - 12:01 PM]
HBO Max Greenlights Bethenny Frankel Business Competition Series "The Big Shot with Bethenny" (wt) from Producer Mark Burnett & MGM Television
In each half-hour episode, the next generation of business moguls will compete for a chance to be second-in-command to business tycoon and Skinnygirl founder Frankel, and win a coveted position working on her executive team.

[02/19/20 - 11:31 AM]
Investigation Discovery Examines Questionable Courtroom Convictions in Season Three of "Reasonable Doubt"
With 10 powerful episodes examining whether justice was served, season three returns to Investigation Discovery on Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/19/20 - 11:00 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights New Relationship Docuseries "Battlefield of Love" Following Active Duty Military Engaged in Long Distance Relationships with Civilians They Have Never Met in Person
The series follows nine diverse military couples on their journey for love across continents, war zones, cultural divides, and family objections as they test their digital love while the soldier is on leave.

[02/19/20 - 10:02 AM]
Adam McKay Comedy "Don't Look Up", Starring Jennifer Lawrence Lands at Netflix
The film tells the story of two low-level astronomers, who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching asteroid that will destroy planet earth.

[02/19/20 - 10:01 AM]
Spectrum Originals to Premiere Southern Gothic Mystery Series "Paradise Lost" on Monday, April 13
Set in small town Mississippi, this southern gothic mystery follows prodigal son, Yates Forsythe (Josh Hartnett), as he returns to his hometown with his wife, Frances (Bridget Regan) - a woman very new to this very old community.

[02/19/20 - 09:52 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Goes on an Expedition Through Latin America with "Humboldt: Epic Explorer"
The documentary will take viewers from Humboldt's fraught childhood near Berlin through his legendary South American expedition - from the Orinoco River to the Andes Mountains, and his one visit to the United States.

[02/19/20 - 09:07 AM]
Video: "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From the director of "Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press," witness an unflinching look at the case that put the system on trial.

[02/19/20 - 09:07 AM]
Laurence Fishburne to Host and Narrate New History Franchise "History's Greatest Mysteries" Launching Summer 2020
Each program within the franchise will showcase fresh, new evidence and perspectives including never-before-released documents to the general public, personal diaries and DNA evidence to unearth brand-new information about these infamous and enigmatic chapters in history.

[02/19/20 - 09:00 AM]
New HBO Series "We're Here" Debuts Thursday, April 23, Exclusively on HBO
The six-part unscripted series recruits small-town residents across America to participate in a one-night-only drag show.

[02/19/20 - 08:10 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Retain Demo Crown
The Peacock holds off CBS among adults 18-49, however the Eye is the most-watched network by a wide margin.

[02/19/20 - 08:02 AM]
Food Truck Hopefuls Face Off in New Season of "The Great Food Truck Race: Gold Coast"
Tyler Florence hosts the latest installment, due on Thursday, March 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/19/20 - 08:01 AM]
"Trevor Noah Presents: Josh Johnson" to Film in Chicago at The Laugh Factory on Saturday, April 4
Johnson is a stand-up comedian, Emmy-nominated writer and performer from Louisiana by way of Chicago.

[02/19/20 - 08:00 AM]
"Ben 10 vs. The Universe" Blasts Off Globally This Fall on Cartoon Network
The movie is the first for the newest iteration of "Ben 10," which debuted around the world in 2016.

[02/19/20 - 06:22 AM]
Nickelodeon Renews Some of Its Biggest Franchises and Hit Series for the 2020-21 Season
"Are You Afraid of the Dark," "All That" and "Top Elf" are among the eight newly extended series.

[02/19/20 - 06:21 AM]
Nickelodeon Announces Voice Cast for "Kamp Koral: Spongebob's Under Years," First-Ever "Spongebob Squarepants" Spinoff
Premiering this July, the CG-animated prequel stars Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence and Mr. Lawrence, all of whom are reprising their iconic roles in this new series.

[02/19/20 - 06:20 AM]
Nickelodeon Sets Premiere Date for Tyler Perry's "Young Dylan"
Executive produced, directed and written by Perry, the series follows a family whose world is turned upside down when their nephew, Young Dylan (Dylan Gilmer), an aspiring hip-hop star, moves in unannounced.

[02/19/20 - 06:19 AM]
Nickelodeon Expands the World of "Henry Danger" With All-New "Danger Force" Spinoff
The new series stars "Ray/Captain Man" (Cooper Barnes) and "Schwoz" (Michael D. Cohen), and introduces four new superheroes-in-training as they team up to fight crime in their town of Swellview.

[02/19/20 - 06:18 AM]
Best-Selling Book Title "Big Nate" Gets Animated in Brand-New Nickelodeon Series
The eponymous 26-episode series follows Nate, a precocious 11-year-old boy, and his best friends as they navigate sixth grade with humor and style.

[02/19/20 - 06:17 AM]
Nickelodeon's "The Loud House" Comes to Life in Original Live-Action TV Movie
Casting is currently underway for the feature-length TV movie, which will begin production this summer and is set to premiere in the fourth quarter of this year.

[02/19/20 - 06:16 AM]
Nickelodeon Prepares for Lift-Off with "The Astronauts," First Production with Imagine Kids+Family
Marking Nickelodeon's first production with Imagine Kids+Family, the 10-episode series is currently in production in Vancouver, Canada, with a premiere slated for this summer.

[02/18/20 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 18
Updates include: Melissa Leo to star in FOX's "Blood Relative"; Nathan Fielder brings "The Curse" to Showtime; and Tamala Jones tapped for ABC's "Rebel."

[02/18/20 - 04:01 PM]
The World of "Altered Carbon" Is Getting Re-Sleeved on March 19 with an All New Anime
Said installment brings even more action, mystery, and cyberpunk goodness than ever before.

[02/18/20 - 04:00 PM]
Video: Official Trailer - "Be Our Chef" - Disney+
The streaming service's latest competition series drops Friday, March 27.

[02/18/20 - 01:56 PM]
BET+ Announces Legal Drama, "Carl Weber's Influence" Premiering on Thursday, February 20
The ensemble cast include Roger Guenveur Smith, Deborah Cox, Kellita Smith, Todd Anthony, Drew Sidora, Gary Dourdan and Columbus Short.

[02/18/20 - 01:44 PM]
Josh Hartnett Joins Cast of "Die Hart" on Quibi
Hartnett, playing a fictionalized version of himself, is a former alum of the action school who has returned to participate in Kevin's training.

[02/18/20 - 01:18 PM]
Oxygen's True Crime Investigative Series "Cold Justice" Is Back with Eight New Episodes and Five Arrests Beginning Saturday, March 14 at 6 PM ET/PT
Working alongside local law enforcement from across the country, the "Cold Justice" team has successfully helped bring about 20 convictions and 45 arrests, five of the arrests which will be seen in this upcoming batch of new episodes.

[02/18/20 - 01:17 PM]
Showtime(R) to Develop Horror-Comedy "The Auteur" Starring Academy Award(R) Nominee Jude Law and Executive Produced and Directed by Oscar(R) Winner Taika Waititi
The project is based on the graphic novel by Rick Spears, James Callahan and Luigi Anderson.

[02/18/20 - 01:13 PM]
Netflix Announces "Tiger King," A New Docuseries from the Executive Producer of "Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened"
The project details the story of Joe Exotic, a gun-toting polygamist who presides over an Oklahoma animal park - and the murder-for-hire plot that led to his arrest.

[02/18/20 - 12:30 PM]
Netflix Announces "Painkiller", A Gripping New Drama About America's Opioid Crisis from Executive Producer Eric Newman
Peter Berg will direct all eight episodes of the limited series.

[02/18/20 - 11:31 AM]
BET+ Announces Second Season Pick-Up of Will Packer's Hit Comedy "Bigger"
"I'm so proud of this show! And I can't wait for new audiences to follow the shenanigans of this wild and crazy group of Black 30-somethings. Buckle up for Season 2," said Will Packer.

[02/18/20 - 11:30 AM]
Academy Award Nominee Raoul Peck Brings Groundbreaking Series "Exterminate All the Brutes" to HBO
The four-part series pushes the boundaries of traditional documentary filmmaking, offering an expansive exploration of the exploitative and genocidal aspects of European colonialism.

[02/18/20 - 11:01 AM]
NBC Renews Hit Alternative Series "Ellen's Game of Games" for a Fourth Season
DeGeneres revealed the pickup this morning on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" during which she had audience members play the always messy "Danger Word" to celebrate.

[02/18/20 - 11:00 AM]
Video: AMC Releases the Opening Minutes of "The Walking Dead's" Mid-Season Premiere
The series returns this Sunday, February 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/18/20 - 10:21 AM]
Video: VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" - First Look Clip & Cast
The show returns on Monday, March 16 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/18/20 - 10:02 AM]
A&E Investigates the Paranormal This April with the Spine-Tingling Premiere of Newly Reimagined "Celebrity Ghost Stories" and Season 2 of "Ghost Hunters"
Ice-T, Paula Abdul, Terry Bradshaw, Taye Diggs, NeNe Leakes and Kelly Osbourne are among those featured.

[02/18/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: AMC's "Ride with Norman Reedus" Releases Season Four Key Art and New Teaser
This season's guests include Michael Rooker, Ryan Hurst, Milo Ventimiglia, Dom Rocket, Becky Goebel and Clifton Collins Jr.

[02/18/20 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers; ABC Leads Demos
The finale to "America's Got Talent: The Champions" is last night's most-watched telecast.

[02/18/20 - 08:04 AM]
Video: "On My Block" Season 3 - Date Announcement - Netflix
The new season premieres Wednesday, March 11 on Netflix.

[02/18/20 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Feel Good" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Mae Martin stars as herself, a Canadian comedian living in London, navigating a relationship with her new girlfriend, George and dealing with sobriety.

[02/18/20 - 07:05 AM]
Video: "Vida" - Season 3 Teaser - Starz
The series returns on Sunday, April 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/18/20 - 07:01 AM]
Get Your First Look at "Extraction" Premiering April 24
In the Netflix film, Chris Hemsworth plays a fearless black market mercenary who embarks on the most deadly mission of his career.

[02/18/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Elite" Season 3 - Date Announcement - Netflix
The series returns to the streaming service on Friday, March 13.

[02/17/20 - 02:01 PM]
USA Ships "Briarpatch" to Monday Nights
The newcomer will now air Mondays at 11:00/10:00c while "The Sinner" slides to 10:00/9:00c on Thursdays.

[02/17/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Amazing Stories" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
From visionary executive producers Steven Spielberg and Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz, this reimagining of the classic anthology series transports everyday characters into worlds of wonder, possibility, and imagination.

[02/17/20 - 08:10 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Returns on Top for ABC
The Alphabet takes home the adults 18-49 crown while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[02/17/20 - 07:04 AM]
Video: "I Am Not Okay with This" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new series, due on February 26, is based on the Charles Forsman graphic novel.







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[01/29/26 - 12:11 PM]
Mandy Patinkin Signs on to Play Odin in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Based on PlayStation's massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the series has received a two-season order, with pre-production underway in Vancouver, and casting has begun.

[01/29/26 - 12:00 PM]
Presenters Announced for "68th Annual Grammy Awards," Sunday, Feb. 1 on CBS
Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah and Teyana Taylor are among the featured talent.

[01/29/26 - 11:17 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors on February 11
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets game.

[01/29/26 - 11:03 AM]
Paramount+ to Premiere True-Crime Documentary "Wild Boys: Strangers in Town" on February 18
The two-part documentary chronicles the astonishing true story of two young brothers who emerged from the forests of British Columbia in the summer of 2003, claiming they had been raised entirely off the grid - without schools, doctors or any record of their existence.

[01/29/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Orders New Limited Series "The Chain" from Damon Lindelof
Details are under wraps, but Lindelof is said to be expanding the mythology of Adrian McKinty's award-winning thriller.

[01/29/26 - 10:11 AM]
Olafur Darri Olafsson Signs on to Play Thor in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Max Parker as Heimdall.

[01/29/26 - 10:05 AM]
Bravo's "Top Chef" Returns for Season 23, Serving Bold Flavors and Carolina Charm
The Emmy, James Beard and Critics Choice Award-winning series returns Monday, March 9.

[01/29/26 - 10:02 AM]
ESPN Original Series "On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing" to Premiere January 30
The five-episode series follows the world's most elite ski racers across the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

[01/29/26 - 09:38 AM]
FOX Nation Goes Deep Inside the Power, Scandal and Secrets of America's Early Presidents in New Docudrama "The White House"
The eight-part series brings to life the shocking true stories of the presidents, spouses, family members, confidantes, and adversaries, not just in the stately, public rooms of the White House, but in the intimate spaces they shared all under one roof.

[01/29/26 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Max Launches "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Inspired "Squire For Hire" Social Series, Taskrabbit Partnership and Sweepstakes
The digital campaign brings the spirit of Westeros to life, along with a fan sweepstakes that offers a unique way for audiences to feel as if they're part of the story.

[01/29/26 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Emotional Final Trailer for the Timeless Romantic Drama "Outlander," Premiering March 6
The groundbreaking, time-traveling drama returns on Friday, March 6, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays.

[01/29/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Katt Williams' Fourth Stand-Up Special, "The Last Report"
Back for his fourth Netflix stand-up special, comedy icon Katt Williams delivers his famously bold takes on conspiracies, celebrities and the world at large in this electrifying set.

[01/29/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Age of Attraction" - First Look - Netflix
Age is thrown out the window when singles search for their soulmates in this dating series. Is love truly ageless, or will the years come between them?

[01/29/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Unveil First Look Teaser for the Highly-Anticipated New Drama, "The Audacity," from Emmy Award-Winner Jonathan Glatzer
Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, "The Audacity" takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos, and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future.

[01/29/26 - 08:07 AM]
Flavortown Comes to Life in New Food Network Series "Flavortown Food Fight"
In each episode, Fieri will welcome three chefs to Flavortown where skills and cooking chops can earn advantages and ultimately a win.