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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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[11/22/24 - 01:31 PM]
Video: "Suits LA" Arrives February 2025 - NBC
The all-new spinoff of the beloved legal drama, starring Stephen Amell, Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, and Bryan Greenberg, lands on the West Coast.

[11/22/24 - 12:11 PM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look at the Third Season of Emmy Award-Winning Reality Competition Series "The Traitors" Returning January 9 with Alan Cumming as Host
Last season, "The Traitors" became the #1 unscripted series in the U.S. across all streaming platforms during launch week, according to Nielsen.

[11/22/24 - 10:15 AM]
Apple's Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Lands Early Season Two Renewal
Starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm, "Your Friends & Neighbors" will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 11 with two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, May 30.

[11/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Apple Original Films' "Fly Me to the Moon" to Premiere December 6, 2024
Since its debut in theaters worldwide, the film has received the Verified Hot certification on Rotten Tomatoes by fans.

[11/22/24 - 08:03 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Blumhouse's "Speak No Evil" Beginning December 6
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[11/22/24 - 07:35 AM]
2024 "Emirates NBA Cup" Championship Game Exclusively on ABC and ESPN+ December 17
In addition, ESPN platforms will exclusively present a semifinal game and a quarterfinal game as part of its 2024 Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Round coverage.

[11/22/24 - 07:12 AM]
Peacock and Sky's Original Hit Drama Series "The Day of the Jackal" Scores Second Season Renewal
In the US it ranked #1 on Peacock's Top 10 TV Shows on its platform and was a Top 5 streaming original in the US for its opening weekend (according to preliminary Nielsen data).

[11/22/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Chef's Table" Volume 7 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Meet five world-class chefs who redefine culinary boundaries with delicious, innovative dishes honoring their diverse cultures and personal philosophies.

[11/22/24 - 05:41 AM]
"They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" Set for January 2025 on ESPN
Airing on Friday nights/early Saturday mornings, the new personality-driven, one-hour program will take its inspiration from traditional late-night television, emphasizing a comedic approach throughout all five scheduled episodes which run in conjunction with the finale of the NFL regular season and playoffs.

[11/22/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Ad Vitam" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After escaping an attempted murder, Franck Lazarev (Guillaume Canet) must find his wife Léo, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men.

[11/21/24 - 04:01 PM]
"Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die" Premieres December 10: A Battle for Supremacy Begins
In the shadows of Korea's rugby world, seven teams engage in a fierce battle of strength, strategy, and teamwork - all vying to be crowned champion.

[11/21/24 - 04:00 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Night Special Event To Commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of "Mary Poppins"
First, "The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20," a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film's living legends, airs Wednesday, November 27 on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+.

[11/21/24 - 01:32 PM]
2024 International Emmy Nominees on Hulu
Check out these Emmy-worthy international series streaming on Hulu.

[11/21/24 - 01:12 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Semifinals Is Top Program of the Night in Adults 18-49 and All Key Women Demographics
The spectacular season 33 penultimate episode grew over the previous week's 500th episode celebration in both Total Viewers (5.19 million vs. 5.13 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.75 rating vs. 0.71 rating), hitting a season high in Total Viewers.

[11/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Orders Five Additional Episodes of Its Friday Night Comedy Hit "Happy's Place"
The "Happy's Place" premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.