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[02/25/20 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 25
Updates include: Stella Baker to lead "The Republic of Sarah" for The CW; Mekai Curtis lands title role on "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"; and Sarah Gadon tapped for USA's "Evel."

[02/25/20 - 02:04 PM]
HBO Max Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Deal with Beloved Children's Author Mo Willems and Stampede Ventures
As part of this two-year deal, HBO Max has acquired streaming rights to Willems' first live-action special "Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime!"

[02/25/20 - 11:49 AM]
Video: E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Moves to a New Night and Time Beginning Thursday, March 26 at 8:00PM ET/PT
The cable channel releases the first promo for the new season.

[02/25/20 - 11:33 AM]
Kelly Campbell Promoted to President of Hulu
In this role, Campbell will manage Hulu's suite of on demand and live streaming businesses.

[02/25/20 - 11:03 AM]
Competition Series "Mental Samurai" Renewed for a Second Season, Premiering Wednesday, April 22, on FOX
Rob Lowe returns as host and producer of the series.

[02/25/20 - 09:30 AM]
FOX Entertainment Signs Writer/Producer Kyle Killen to Exclusive, Broadcast-Only Deal
Under terms of the agreement, Killen will develop scripted series for the FOX network.

[02/25/20 - 09:12 AM]
Cate Blanchett Co-Created & Co-Stars in "Stateless," A Netflix Limited Series
Yvonne Strahovski, Jai Courtney and Dominic West are also featured in the project, about four strangers (an airline hostess on the run from a cult, an Afghan refugee, a father of three & a bureaucrat) grappling with the immigration system.

[02/25/20 - 09:10 AM]
Three-Time Emmy(R) Nominee Molly Shannon Joins Showtime(R) Comedy Pilot "Big Deal"
Vanessa Bayer stars as a character, inspired by her own past, who overcame childhood leukemia to achieve her lifelong dream of landing a job as a successful home shopping channel host.

[02/25/20 - 09:00 AM]
New Series "Betty" Debuts May 1, Exclusively on HBO
Based on Crystal Moselle's critically acclaimed feature "Skate Kitchen," the six-episode half-hour series will air Friday nights at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/25/20 - 08:14 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Holds Off "The Voice" Return in Demos
ABC is the night's top draw among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched network.

[02/25/20 - 08:12 AM]
Video: "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Meet America's first empire-building, barrier-breaking, self made female millionaire.

[02/25/20 - 07:32 AM]
Video: "Ugly Delicious" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Special guests include Nick Kroll, Aziz Ansari, Padma Lakshmi, food writers Helen Rosner and Chris Ying, Danny McBride, Bill Simmons, and Dave Choe.

[02/25/20 - 05:31 AM]
Kelly Clarkson Returns to Host the "2020 Billboard Music Awards" Live Wednesday, April 29 at 8 P.M. ET/PT on NBC
"I'm thrilled to be back with my Billboard family," Clarkson said. "I love being part of an event that celebrates our greatest artists and entertains our fans. This a night of music that you won't want to miss!"

[02/25/20 - 03:15 AM]
Video: "Ultras" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"Ultras," the first film by Francesco Lettieri, will be available on Netflix from March 20.

[02/25/20 - 01:48 AM]
Netflix Expands Commitment to Anime by Welcoming Six Japanese Creators to Develop New Originals
In addition to the new originals that will be developed, together with the creators, Netflix will also explore ways for members to engage with these new shows off-screen through publishing and consumer products.

[02/24/20 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 24
Updates include: Seann William Scott tapped for FOX's "This Country"; Oliver Hudson, Malin Akerman to lead "The Three of Us" at CBS; and Teri Polo among those to take "The Big Leap" at FOX.

[02/24/20 - 11:22 PM]
Video: "Six Windows in the Desert" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This collection of six shorts from some of Saudi Arabia's most innovative filmmakers shines a light on topics that are universal in nature; social taboos, extremism, and the human psyche.

[02/24/20 - 12:23 PM]
Bravo Heads to an Adult Camp for an Anything But Typical Summer with New Series "Camp Getaway" Premiering Monday, April 6 at 10PM ET/PT
The series follows the staff of the ultimate adult playground, as they navigate the challenges and surprises that accompany working for a camp that offers a non-stop good time.

[02/24/20 - 11:11 AM]
"Love, Victor," Original Series Inspired by Acclaimed Film "Love, Simon," to Premiere on Hulu This Summer
The series - originally titled "Love, Simon" and slated to debut on Disney+ - recently completed production on its 10-episode first season.

[02/24/20 - 11:08 AM]
"Deadwater Fell" - Exclusive Premiere in U.S. & Canada on Acorn TV on Monday, April 6 with Weekly Episodes
This four-part psychological mystery drama explores the cause and aftermath of a horrific crime in a small Scottish community.

[02/24/20 - 11:00 AM]
Disney Channel Picks Up Season Five of Hugely Popular Summer Camp Comedy Series "Bunk'd"
Erin Dunlap, who joined the series as executive producer in season four, will return as sole showrunner for season five.

[02/24/20 - 10:09 AM]
Megan Rapinoe to Host "Prodigy" for Quibi - New Series Featuring the Next Generation of Super-Star Athletes
Each episode highlights one Prodigy's unprecedented athletic accomplishments, while also diving deep into their origin stories to introduce the Prodigies to the world in a powerful, unique way.

[02/24/20 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Amazon Original Series Reveals Official Trailer for "Making the Cut"
The 10-episode fashion competition series, which brings together a diverse group of 12 talented entrepreneurs and designers, will premiere two new episodes each week.

[02/24/20 - 09:01 AM]
"Parasite" Comes to Hulu April 8
Visionary director Bong Joon Ho, took home four Oscar wins including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature Film.

[02/24/20 - 08:09 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "American Idol" Top Demos
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 and finishes just short of CBS in total viewers.

[02/24/20 - 07:32 AM]
Nickelodeon and Time Unveil Partnership for First-Ever "Kid of the Year" Honor
The year-long multiplatform initiative will include a TV special simulcast on Nick and the CBS Television Network, and hosted by Trevor Noah.

[02/24/20 - 07:02 AM]
"Atypical" Will Return for a Fourth and Final Season
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[02/24/20 - 06:36 AM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights Third Season of Top-Rated Preschool Series "Ryan's Mystery Playdate"
"Ryan's Mystery Playdate" ranked as the number-one preschool series on all TV for 2019, and new season three episodes will begin airing this spring.

[02/24/20 - 06:34 AM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights "Side Hustle," Brand-New Live-Action Series Starring Social Media Sensations Annie LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels
Created and executive produced by Dave Malkoff and shot in front of a live studio audience, 13 half-hour episodes will begin production in Los Angeles this March and premiere later this year on Nickelodeon.

[02/24/20 - 05:34 AM]
"Monster Garage" Starring Jesse James Returns to Discovery Channel in 2020
The Austin, TX resident and founder of West Coast Choppers is back with an upgraded garage, cutting-edge technology and a renewed passion for creating some of most mind-blowing vehicles to ever drive across television screens.

[02/23/20 - 08:56 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos; CBS Wins with Total Viewers
The Alphabet's NBA coverage holds off the competition among adults 18-49.

[02/22/20 - 06:47 PM]
"Ruthless," The Newest Drama from Tyler Perry Arrives March 19, Only on BET+
Episodes will roll out Thursdays on the streaming service.

[02/22/20 - 02:47 PM]
Video: Netflix Reveals "Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege" Details and Teaser Trailer
The series raises the stakes of the Autobot and Decepticon war with Chapter One having six, 22 minute episodes, complete with a new animation look and style that presents the Transformers bots like you've never seen them before.

[02/22/20 - 08:26 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "WWE SmackDown" Tops Demo Race for FOX
CBS however leads the night in total viewers with "Hawaii Five-0."

[02/21/20 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 21
Updates include: Mitch Pileggi latest cast in The CW's "Walker" reboot series; Priah Ferguson named regular on "Stranger Things"; and Amazon's "Goliath" fills out final season cast.

[02/21/20 - 04:01 PM]
ABC to Feature a Night of Viewer-Favorite Episodes with a "Modern Marathon," Wednesday, March 11
Said stunt comes as the series approaches its final episode on Wednesday, April 8.

[02/21/20 - 03:30 PM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2020 Presidential Election, "Super Tuesday: Your Voice Your Vote 2020," on Super Tuesday, March 3
ABC News Live will provide streaming coverage beginning with "ABC News Live Prime" at 7:00 p.m. EST with anchor Linsey Davis.

[02/21/20 - 03:05 PM]
NBC Brings to Life the Funniest and Most Unbelievable Stories You've Never Heard with "True Story," Starring Ed Helms and Randall Park
The six-episode hybrid alternative-scripted series sees everyday Americans sit down with Helms and Park to share their most extraordinary and unbelievably true stories for the first time.

[02/21/20 - 02:40 PM]
AMC Casts Annie Murphy as the Lead in the New Original Genre-Busting Series "Kevin Can F*** Himself" (wt)
Alternating between single-camera realism and multi-camera comedy, the formats will inform one another as we imagine what happens when the sitcom wife escapes her confines and takes the lead in her own life.

[02/21/20 - 02:01 PM]
The "Friends" Cast Set to Reunite for Exclusive HBO Max Special
The unscripted cast reunion special, along with all 236 episodes of the Emmy(R)-winning series, will be available to subscribers at the launch of HBO Max.

[02/21/20 - 01:06 PM]
Netflix Announces New Series "The Chair" Starring and Executive Produced by Golden Globe Winner Sandra Oh and Co-Starring Emmy Award Winner Jay Duplass
The half-hour dramedy centers around the Chair of an English department at a major university.

[02/21/20 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Agua Donkeys" - Official Teaser - Quibi
Very cool. Pretty mellow. So sick. MP Cunningham and Jeremy Jackson.

[02/21/20 - 12:09 PM]
HBO Films' "Bad Education," Starring Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney Debuts April 25, Exclusively on HBO
Inspired by true events, the film follows Frank Tassone (Hugh Jackman) and Pam Gluckin (Allison Janney) who reign over a popular Long Island school district on the verge of the nation's top spot, spurring record college admissions and soaring property values.

[02/21/20 - 12:01 PM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Series Premiere Delivers Strong Performance for HGTV on Sunday, Feb. 16
HGTV further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 16.

[02/21/20 - 10:02 AM]
"The Bachelor"'s Chris Harrison to Serve as Host of "Volcano Live! with Nik Wallenda" with ESPN's Sage Steele to Co-Host
"Volcano Live! with Nik Wallenda" will air as a live two-hour televised event on Wednesday, March 4 on ABC.

[02/21/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Paradise PD" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The animated series returns Friday, March 6 on the streaming service.

[02/21/20 - 09:54 AM]
Quibi Greenlights Stop-Motion Animation Series "Micro Mayhem" from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and eOne
Inspired by the original viral short created by Towner and John Harvatine IV, the cars set the stage with an immense amount of attitude and personality in this dialogue-free grindhouse action series.

[02/21/20 - 09:32 AM]
ABC News' Prime-Time Special "Shark Tank: Greatest of All Time" Airs Wednesday, Feb. 26
The one-hour special from ABC News reports on the most successful products, unforgettable pitches and clever entrepreneurs to appear over the years.

[02/21/20 - 09:31 AM]
The Risks Associated with Vaping Among Youth Are Presented in a Storyline of the Hit Series "Raven's Home," Premiering Sunday, March 1, on Disney Channel
In the episode "What About Your Friends," Booker's new friends pressure him to try vaping, but he turns them down and warns them about the dangers.

[02/21/20 - 09:28 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "Grey's Anatomy" Lead Demo Pack
The Alphabet takes home the adults 18-49 crown while CBS remains the most-watched network overall.







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[06/24/26 - 11:05 AM]
Season Two of TNT's "The Librarians: The Next Chapter" Brings Whimsical New Adventures, Special Guest Appearances and Unexpected Challenges for the Fantastical Team of Heroes
The series returns for a sophomore season of mystery, magic and mayhem on Sunday, August 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

[06/24/26 - 11:02 AM]
FX's "The Drop: A Snowfall Saga" Premieres September 8 on FX and Hulu
One new episode of the eight-episode series will be available weekly following the premiere.

[06/24/26 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Bravo Debuts Trailer for "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th" Premiering Aug. 9 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Seven of the most iconic Real Housewives are whooping it up for a girls' trip like no other through Orange County, Beverly Hills, Atlanta, Miami, and New York City.

[06/24/26 - 10:00 AM]
What's New on HBO Max This July
Look for the debuts of the Max original series "Stuart Fails To Save The Universe" and the HBO original documentary series "The Man Will Burn."

[06/24/26 - 09:34 AM]
"The Great Food Truck Race" Hosted by Tyler Florence Returns to Food Network with Savory and Sweet Route Across the Great Smoky Mountains
With four trucks that specialize in savory dishes and four sweet-themed trucks, the eight competing teams each represent a dynamic mix of flavors, strategies and culinary creativity in their quest for the win.

[06/24/26 - 09:31 AM]
"Leanne" Season 2 Premieres August 27th on Netflix
New guest stars this season include country star Lainey Wilson, Jaime Pressley, Billy Gardel and Tyne Daly.

[06/24/26 - 09:28 AM]
ESPN and World Series of Poker Announce Programming Schedule for 2026 Main Event
Beginning July 2, ESPN will broadcast over 100 hours of comprehensive, network coverage of the WSOP Main Event with distribution globally by ESPN and additional partners to over 400 million homes around the world.

[06/24/26 - 09:15 AM]
Adult Swim Expands "Rick and Morty" Universe with "President Curtis," A New Series Starring Keith David, Premiering July 26
The series follows President Andre Curtis (David) and his eccentric staff as they tackle the kinds of crises that Rick Sanchez could never be bothered with - from interdimensional diplomacy to paranormal investigations and unexplained phenomena.

[06/24/26 - 09:15 AM]
"Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness" Airs Monday, June 29, on ABC, Streams Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
In this coast-to-coast event, Disney Parks and attractions are the portal through which America's greatest stories, triumphs and traditions are celebrated.

[06/24/26 - 09:01 AM]
Mickey Performs the Iconic Hoedown Throwdown in New "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+" Special "Mickey's Country Farm"
The new song will be available as a single this Friday, June 26, on all streaming platforms.

[06/24/26 - 08:33 AM]
FOX Nation Teams Up with Jack Carr for New Investigative Docuseries on Carlos the Jackal
The three-part series "Jack Carr Investigates: Carlos the Jackal" premieres June 29.

[06/24/26 - 08:31 AM]
"My Life with the Walter Boys" Returns to Netflix - Head Back to the Ranch on August 6th
The path of true love never runs smooth, especially in Silver Falls.

[06/24/26 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "Marble Hall Murders" Teaser
Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan return for the third and final installment of the Susan Ryeland series.

[06/24/26 - 08:03 AM]
Paramount+ Shares First Look at the High-Stakes Second Season of "Average Joe," Premiering August 19
The eight-episode second season will premiere globally on Paramount+ on Wednesday, August 19, with two episodes at launch, followed by weekly episodes every Wednesday.

[06/24/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "My Daughter's Father" - Official Trailer - Netflix
With her daughter's life on the line, a doctor's search for a kidney donor exposes a secret affair and a DNA test that could shatter two families.