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[03/14/20 - 01:08 PM]
Video: Netflix Debuts The Trailer For Tom Segura's Newest Stand-Up Special, "Ball Hog"
Netflix previously announced its fourth and fifth stand-up specials from bilingual comedian, actor and podcaster Tom Segura, in a two special deal.

[03/14/20 - 08:36 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with ABC, FOX
"Shark Tank" is the top adults 18-49 draw while "Blue Bloods" is the most-watched program overall.

[03/13/20 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 13
Updates include: CBS All Access pushes "Tooning Out the News" premiere; production on nearly all broadcast pilots to be delayed or suspended; and The CW's "The 100" to complete final episode.

[03/13/20 - 02:34 PM]
As a Precautionary Measure, Starting Monday, March 16, "Nightly Pop" Will Be on Hiatus
The situation is being monitored and the network will notify its audience when they resume production.

[03/13/20 - 01:08 PM]
NBC Slots "Ellen's Game of Games," "Dateline" in Place of Canceled World Figure Skating Championships on Saturday, March 21
Said event was to be held in Montreal from March 16 through March 22.

[03/13/20 - 12:00 PM]
New Orleans Real Estate Market Gets a Spotlight in New HGTV Series "Selling the Big Easy" Premiering Friday, April 10, at 9 PM ET/PT
New Orleans native and resident real estate expert Brittany Picolo-Ramos specializes in quintessential NOLA properties in the new HGTV series.

[03/13/20 - 11:01 AM]
"Community" Is Coming to Netflix April 1st! No Foolin'
The streaming service confirmed the news via social media this morning.

[03/13/20 - 10:27 AM]
FOX to Go with "Last Man Standing," "Beat Shazam" Repeats in Place of Nixed XFL Primetime Games
The network was previously scheduled to air coverage on Thursday, April 2 and Thursday, April 9 in primetime.

[03/13/20 - 09:05 AM]
New Documentaries Coming Soon to Netflix
Over 147 million households have chosen to watch at least one documentary on Netflix in the last year.

[03/13/20 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "50 States of Fright" - Official Teaser - Quibi
The series comes from executive producer Sam Raimi.

[03/13/20 - 08:14 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Grey's Anatomy" Continues Demo Reign for ABC
The Alphabet takes home the adults 18-49 crown, falls just short of CBS in total viewers.

[03/13/20 - 06:42 AM]
CBS Television Network Programming Slated to Air in Place of NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
A mix of repeats and originals will fill the void left by the cancelled event.

[03/13/20 - 06:31 AM]
The Walt Disney Company Will Make "Frozen 2" Available on Disney+ Three Months Early, Beginning Sunday, March 15
"We are pleased to be able to share this heartwarming story early with our Disney+ subscribers to enjoy at home on any device," said Bob Chapek.

[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.







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[06/04/26 - 11:01 AM]
FX's "The Marriage Plot" Limited Series Ordered for FX and Hulu
Sadie Sink is attached to star and executive produce the project, which will be adapted from the acclaimed novel by Jeffrey Eugenides.

[06/04/26 - 10:09 AM]
Patricia Heaton to Star in and Executive Produce MPI Original Films' New Legal Drama Pilot "Public Interest"
Set inside a nonprofit public interest law firm in Washington, D.C., "Public Interest" follows Ingrid Erickson, an attorney unexpectedly thrust into the firm's top leadership role after its longtime president suffers a sudden heart attack, and her unconventional team as they fight for everyday people facing impossible odds.

[06/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Star-Studded Line-Up of Performers and Presenters Revealed for the "79th Annual Tony Awards" Live Sunday, June 7 on CBS
Rachel Zegler, who will return to Broadway next Spring, will deliver a special tribute to "A Chorus Line," which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

[06/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
Joshua Jackson Joins "Your Friends & Neighbors" Season 3
He's no stranger to a tight-knit neighborhood.

[06/04/26 - 09:31 AM]
"Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert" Premieres in the U.S. on Disney+ and Hulu June 26
The nearly two-hour live concert film was recorded during the legendary singer-songwriter's "A Quiet Celebration Tour."

[06/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
NBC to Air "Alan Jackson: The Last Show"
Filmed before a sold-out crowd at Nashville's Nissan Stadium, the special will capture a once-in-a-generation farewell from one of country music's most beloved and influential artists.

[06/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
Ms. Lauryn Hill to Receive the Living Legend Icon Award at the "BET Awards" 2026 Sponsored by Sprite
Culture's Biggest Night will broadcast live on Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Druski as host.

[06/04/26 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Releases First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Season Two of "Batman: Caped Crusader"
The highly anticipated returning animated noir series from DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho will premiere all 10 episodes on Friday, July 31.

[06/04/26 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Orders "The Break-In," New Mystery Series from Carnival Films and Writer Megan Gallagher
In the aftermath of a devastating home invasion, Alice Rathbone refuses to accept that the tragic event was simply random.

[06/04/26 - 08:05 AM]
Food Network Fires Up July with Four All-New Series, One Brand New Tournament and a Fan-Favorite Return
The BBQ charcoals will be glowing, engines will be revving, and the drama will be scorching this July on Food Network where new and returning series will combine for the network's hottest summer yet.

[06/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix's "Devil May Cry" Renewed for Third and Final Season!
Across two seasons, "Devil May Cry" has appeared on the Netflix Global Top 10 for four weeks with season 1 accumulating 21.7M views in 2025 and season 2 already accumulating 6.4M views in just two weeks.

[06/04/26 - 07:30 AM]
Tubi Announces Multi-Project Slate with Kevin "KevOnStage" Fredericks
Tubi is deepening the collaboration across formats and genres, spanning two new seasons of "Safe Space," a new scripted workplace comedy as well as his first stand-up special and original feature films on the platform.

[06/04/26 - 07:15 AM]
ESPN Adds Former NBA and WNBA Official Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling as Rules Analyst
In her new role, Holtkamp-Sterling will provide real-time analysis and context around officiating decisions, replay reviews and rules interpretations, giving fans a deeper understanding of some of the game's most pivotal moments.

[06/04/26 - 06:30 AM]
Ryan Leaf Named USA Sports' Lead Analyst for Inaugural Season of Pac-12 Football Coverage on USA Network
USA Network's 22-game slate features multiple appearances by all eight Pac-12 schools with at least one home game for every team, showcasing each unique gameday experience throughout the Pac-12.

[06/04/26 - 04:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Two Signature Holiday Celebrations - Great American Christmas in July on Great American Family and GFAM+, Miracles of Christmas (NEW) on Great American Faith & Living, Beginning June 26
Headlining Great American Christmas in July is the World Premiere of, "The Trouble with Mistletoe," starring Jillian Murray and Brett Varvel.