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[03/12/20 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 12
Updates include: 27 primetime and syndicated programs have opted to suspend or delay production over coronavirus concerns.

[03/12/20 - 03:57 PM]
AMC to Air the First Three Seasons of Acorn TV's Acclaimed Series "Line of Duty" Saturday Nights Beginning April 4 at 10PM/9C
Set in the fictional police anti-corruption unit AC-12, "Line of Duty" is a cat-and-mouse thriller that takes a probing look into modern policing and corruption.

[03/12/20 - 03:44 PM]
Discovery, Inc Announces Cancelation of Live Upfront Event
Discovery has prepared an alternative digital experience to showcase the company, portfolio, and advanced advertising products to its valued clients and agency partners, with details to be announced at a later date.

[03/12/20 - 01:57 PM]
Deserted and Forgotten: An All New Season of "Mysteries of the Abandoned" Premieres March 26 on Science Channel
The new season kicks off with a special-two hour episode, entitled "The World's Strangest Disaster Zones."

[03/12/20 - 01:43 PM]
New Animal Planet Series "Saved by the Barn" Follows Dan McKernan Who Trades in Tech Job to Rescue & Rehabilitate Barnyard Animals
The series launches Saturday, April 11 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[03/12/20 - 12:56 PM]
NBCUniversal Cancels Live Upfront Event Due to Health Concerns
The company will instead televise and stream the Upfront Presentation for the 2020-21 season to ensure the safety of all participants while also reflecting the increasingly direct relationship between NBCUniversal, its fans and its partners.

[03/12/20 - 12:23 PM]
Women Rule Lifetime's Newly Greenlit Ann Rule Movies Inspired by Novels from the Queen of True Crime
Females rule the upcoming Ann Rule productions in key writing and directing roles, far exceeding industry averages for writers and directors.

[03/12/20 - 10:44 AM]
ViacomCBS Announces Plan for 2020 Upfront Season
CBS Television Network will forego its live presentation to the advertising community at Carnegie Hall.

[03/12/20 - 10:43 AM]
"Tosh.0" Is Back with New Episodes Starting Tuesday, March 17th at 10pm ET/PT
This season will feature iconic viral sensation Rebecca Black, the Friday girl, who Daniel invites to perform at the very small desk of his public radio station.

[03/12/20 - 10:00 AM]
Spider-Man's Web-Slinging Adventures Continue in the Third Season of Disney XD's "Marvel's Spider-Man: Maximum Venom," Debuting Sunday, April 19
Comprised of six one-hour specials and featuring appearances by favorite Marvel characters including Captain Marvel, Groot, Dr. Strange and Star-Lord, the new season follows Spider-Man as he is pushed to his breaking point after Venom summons an earth-shattering threat from its home planet.

[03/12/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Disney Insider" - First Look - Disney+
Go behind-the-scenes of everything Disney in the new original series, "Disney Insider," premiering March 20.

[03/12/20 - 08:37 AM]
Discovery Channel and The Explorers Club Announce New Global Partnership
The two organizations announced a landmark, multi-year, global partnership that will showcase, support and advance the extraordinary scientific achievements of The Explorer's Club across Discovery Channel's global footprint.

[03/12/20 - 08:20 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Leads Disrupted Night
President Trump aired a live address at 9:00/8:00c on the major networks.

[03/12/20 - 07:43 AM]
Cameras Follow Families in Real Time on Whirlwind 72-Hour House Hunts in New HGTV Series "House in a Hurry"
Cameras will follow in real time as a family who needs to relocate spends 72 intense hours searching for the perfect home in their new town.

[03/12/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Fight Like a Girl" - Sneak Peek - Quibi
These WWE Superstars are transforming young women's lives.

[03/12/20 - 06:57 AM]
Pop TV Celebrates the End of "Schitt's Creek" with Behind-the-Scenes Special "Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell" Premiering Tuesday, April 7 at 8:30 PM ET/PT
The inside look will debut immediately following the series finale, which is being supersized in a simulcast across Pop TV, Comedy Central and Logo in a special event at a new time, 8:00/7:00c.

[03/12/20 - 05:40 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Announces an Intimate Personal Portrayal of Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso, from The Mediapro Studio
The five-part docu-series will launch exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in Spain, France, Italy, UK and Latin America later this year.

[03/11/20 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 11
Updates include: "Riverdale," "Survivor" shut down due to coronavirus concerns; Scott Foley among those cast on FOX's "The Big Leap"; and Angelique Cabral, Tone Bell to lead ABC's "Work Wife."

[03/11/20 - 12:26 PM]
"Queer Eye's" Yee-Haw Era Is Here (And Back For Season 6 in Texas)
Netflix confirmed the show's latest extension on social media this afternoon.

[03/11/20 - 12:01 PM]
The Show Investigation Discovery Viewers Can't Forget - "Deadly Recall" Returns with Its Most Memorable Cases
The series returns Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[03/11/20 - 11:26 AM]
Quibi Greenlights Fire Island Comedy "Trip" Starring, Created and Written by Joel Kim Booster
The story centers around two best friends who set out to have a legendary week-long summer vacation with the help of cheap rosé and a cadre of eclectic friends.

[03/11/20 - 11:11 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders Drama Pilot "American Gigolo" Starring Jon Bernthal
The potential series, a present-day reimagining of the iconic 1980 film, will be written and directed by Emmy nominee David Hollander.

[03/11/20 - 10:59 AM]
CBS All Access' Animated Series "Tooning Out the News" to Launch Monday, March 16 in the U.S. and Canada
The series will feature a cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, mocking the news of the day and interviewing real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts in daily five- to seven-minute segments, followed by a weekly full episode available every Friday.

[03/11/20 - 10:30 AM]
ABC's "Station 19" Renewed for Fourth Season
The season 17 pickup of "Grey's Anatomy" was previously announced in May 2019.

[03/11/20 - 10:05 AM]
Brand-New Season of "Bering Sea Gold" Premieres Wednesday, April 1 on Discovery Channel
Following a record-breaking heat wave in Nome, the clock is ticking as the sediment on the ocean floor begins to kick up, putting all of their known claims at risk. But the ocean floor isn't the only adversary.

[03/11/20 - 09:29 AM]
Starz Pins Down Three Series Regulars for "Heels"
Chris Bauer, Allen Maldonado and James Harrison are the latest additions to the project.

[03/11/20 - 09:07 AM]
Oxygen Greenlights New Shows Including True Crime Projects from Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos as Well as BuzzFeed News
Also on tap: a season two pickup of "Injustice with Nancy Grace."

[03/11/20 - 09:00 AM]
Apple Orders New Drama Series "Suspicion," Starring Academy Award Nominee Uma Thurman
"Suspicion" is a high-paced thriller about the kidnapping of the son of a prominent American businesswoman, played by Uma Thurman.

[03/11/20 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Goes Out on Top for ABC
The Alphabet takes home the adults 18-49 crown with the conclusion of the two-night finale.

[03/11/20 - 08:02 AM]
Meliodas and Crew Face Their Greatest Challenge Yet When Hit Fantasy Anime "The Seven Deadly Sins" Returns
"The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods" arrives this July on Netflix.

[03/11/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" - Official Trailer - Netflix - Documentary
On the heels of Woodstock, a group of teen campers are inspired to join the fight for disability civil rights.

[03/11/20 - 06:01 AM]
Danica McKellar and Victor Webster Give Sleuthers an Inside Look in "2020 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Preview Special" Premiering March 21st
"Mystery 101," "Ruby Herring Mysteries," "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries" and "Matchmaker Mysteries" are all due back in the coming weeks.

[03/11/20 - 04:00 AM]
Netflix Announces 6 More Projects Out of Turkey
Following the success of the first season, Netflix announced that "The Gift" is picked up for a third and final season which will launch in 2021.

[03/11/20 - 03:06 AM]
On Your Marks, Get Set... Say Hello to the Newest Member of the "Bake Off" Team - Matt Lucas
Channel 4 revealed the new host of "The Great British Baking Show" on social media this morning.

[03/10/20 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 10
Updates include: Andy Garcia to join Katey Sagal in ABC's "Rebel"; Meaghan Rath among latest tapped for "Jury Duty" at CBS; and Shannyn Sossamon released as FOX's "The Cleaning Lady."

[03/10/20 - 07:09 PM]
Netflix Confirms Casting of Lee Jung-jae and Park Hae-soo for New Original Series "Round Six"
"Round Six" depicts a story of people who decide to become the players of a mysterious survival game that has a whopping 40-million-dollar prize at stake.

[03/10/20 - 05:39 PM]
BET Original Film "Open" to Simulcast on BET & BET Her Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 8PM ET/PT
The film stars Essence Atkins, Keith Robinson, Jasmine Guy and Matt Cedeno.

[03/10/20 - 11:00 AM]
AMC Releases "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" Key Art and New Images
The two-season limited event series will launch on Sunday, April 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/10/20 - 10:11 AM]
AMC Greenlights First Ever Prime-Time Animated Drama Series, "Pantheon"
In its first season, "Pantheon" focuses on Maddie, a bullied teen who receives mysterious help from someone online.

[03/10/20 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Greenlights Mark Wahlberg's 8-Episode Documentary Series "Wahl Street"
The documentary series offers fans a glimpse into global star Mark Wahlberg's life as he juggles the demands of a rigorous film schedule coupled with an ever-growing network of diverse businesses.

[03/10/20 - 09:31 AM]
"Coffee & Kareem" Drops April 3 on Netflix
The film's ensemble cast includes Ed Helms, Taraji P. Henson, Betty Gilpin, King Bach and David Alan Grier.

[03/10/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Among the eccentrics and cult personalities in the stranger-than-fiction world of big cat owners, few stand out more than Joe Exotic, a mulleted, gun-toting polygamist and country western singer who presides over an Oklahoma roadside zoo.

[03/10/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Central Park" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
The animated series voice cast includes Josh Gad, Leslie Odom, Jr., Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, and Stanley Tucci.

[03/10/20 - 08:14 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Dominates Demo Race
ABC cruises to victory among adults 18-49 with night one of the show's season finale.

[03/10/20 - 07:40 AM]
Video: "Tom Segura: Ball Hog" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Segura is back with a new special on Tuesday, March 24.

[03/10/20 - 07:18 AM]
Drew and Jonathan Scott Help Hollywood Superstars Show Renovation Appreciation in New HGTV Series "Celebrity IOU"
The star-studded, uplifting series, premiering Monday, April 13, features the network's immensely popular twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott as they help each award-winning celebrity with a special renovation.

[03/10/20 - 07:00 AM]
Quibi Announces Cleaning Competition "Squeaky Clean" from Authentic Entertainment and Shine TV
Taking place on the shiniest-floor studio in competition history, contestants will clean against each other - with the winner of each episode determined by a signature white glove and blacklight test.

[03/10/20 - 06:01 AM]
Bethany Joy Lenz and Michael Rady Give Viewers a Sneak Peek in "2020 Spring Fever Preview Special" Premiering March 21st, on Hallmark Channel
Said duo stars in "Just My Type," premiering Saturday, March 28.

[03/10/20 - 05:17 AM]
"Summertime" - New Netflix Italian Original Series Produced by Cattleya Will Premiere Globally on April 29th, 2020
The eight-episode series is a modern love story set during the summer on Italy's Adriatic Coast.

[03/10/20 - 03:58 AM]
John Boyega's UpperRoom to Develop Non-English Language Films with Netflix
Boyega's production company will develop film projects based on stories, cast, characters, crew, literary properties, mythology, screenplays and/or other elements in or around African countries, with a focus on West and East Africa.







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[11/15/24 - 11:00 AM]
"Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" Returns for Season Three with an Epic, Edge-of-Your-Seat Five-Week Event Featuring 2-Hour Mega Episodes Premiering Wednesday, January 8
Each week, the two-hour super charged episodes will feature household names enduring some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process.

[11/15/24 - 10:14 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" 500th Telecast Is Top Entertainment Program of the Night in Adults 18-49
In addition, the milestone episode ranked as the No. 1 telecast on Tuesday night in Women 18-34 (0.92 rating) and Women 18-49 (0.95 rating), as well as Teens 12-17 (0.29 rating) and Adults 25-54 (0.93 rating).

[11/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Kylie Cantrall Is Back as Red in New Music Video "Red Christmas" Available Now on Disney+ and YouTube
Cantrall originated the character in this summer's smash hit Disney Original movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red," becoming Disney+'s most-watched Live Action Original Movie since "Hocus Pocus 2" with over 33 million views in just 12 weeks.

[11/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Networks' "Best Christmas Ever" Returns with Month-Long Celebration of the Holidays Beginning November 30
With over 550 hours of holiday programming, AMC's jolly lineup has something for everyone in the family.

[11/15/24 - 08:31 AM]
The Country Music Association and ABC Celebrate Country Music's Biggest Night with Special Programming Leading Into "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Country music fans will have a front-row seat to their favorite country music stars starting this weekend.

[11/15/24 - 08:04 AM]
ABC News Announces Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Special Hosted by Luke Bryan Ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards
"Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards - A Special Edition of 20/20" will air Tuesday, November 19, at 10:01 p.m. EST on ABC.

[11/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The New York Times Presents: Weight of the World" - Official Teaser - FX
As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, this film follows three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and explores how decades of diet culture and society's relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.

[11/15/24 - 05:31 AM]
Conan O'Brien to Host 97th Oscars
"America demanded it, and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," said O'Brien.

[11/15/24 - 03:02 AM]
Video: "Seven Doors" - Main Trailer - Netflix
All hail the king. "Seven Doors" will open December 13. Only on Netflix.

[11/15/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "1992" - Official Trailer - Netflix Spain
An enraged serial killer, mysteriously linked to Expo 92 in Seville, burns his victims alive in this series directed by Álex de la Iglesia.

[11/14/24 - 02:02 PM]
Video: "Second Chance Stage" - Official Trailer - Max
Your dream is waiting. "Second Chance Stage" premieres November 28 on Max.

[11/14/24 - 01:23 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Presents Key Art and All-New Featurette Revealed for Showtime's "The Agency"
The highly-anticipated espionage political thriller features a star-studded cast, including 2x Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and series regulars Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Reza Brojerdi and Richard Gere.

[11/14/24 - 12:41 PM]
Celebrity Heroes Take On Superstar Villains in Quest to Conquer the Kitchen in "Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains"
Returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro welcomes newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso to transform these culinary disasters into cooking masters with each leading their own team of meal-making misfits.

[11/14/24 - 11:14 AM]
Reality Legends and Rookies Face Off Against a New Banker When NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island" Season 2 Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Joe Manganiello returns as host and the Banker's ultimate game master.

[11/14/24 - 10:23 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films' Family-Friendly "Blink" to Debut Dec. 16 and Stream Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
The feature documentary from directors Edmund Stenson and Oscar and BAFTA Award-winner Daniel Roher was released in over 250 theaters across the U.S. and Canada by Walt Disney Studios in October.