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[03/27/20 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 27
Updates include: HBO pushes production dates on "Barry," "Succession"; and Quibi fills out release schedule for April.

[03/27/20 - 11:49 AM]
ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" Season Finale, "Put on a Happy Face," Airs Thursday, April 9
The Alphabet confirms the show's early exit this season on said date.

[03/27/20 - 11:32 AM]
Video: "The Sauce" - Official Trailer - Quibi
The series follows dance sensations and hosts Ayo & Teo as they explore the unique dance cultures in cities across the U.S., finding the freshest online talent to compete head-to-head for a cash prize.

[03/27/20 - 11:12 AM]
Netflix Renews "Castlevania" for Season 4
The streaming service broke the news via social media this morning.

[03/27/20 - 11:07 AM]
Video: "Brews Brothers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The comedy series launches Friday, April 10 on the streaming service.

[03/27/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Dishmantled" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Tituss Burgess hosts the latest entry for Quibi, due on April 6.

[03/27/20 - 10:00 AM]
NBC News to Air Series of Live Primetime Specials Across NBC, MSNBC and NBC News NOW on the Coronavirus Pandemic
Beginning Tuesday, March 31, "NBC News Special Report: Coronavirus Pandemic" will air for three consecutive weeks.

[03/27/20 - 10:00 AM]
Camila Cabello, Dave Grohl, H.E.R. and Sam Smith Join Lineup for All-New Benefit Special "FOX Presents The iHeart Living Room Concert for America," Airing Sunday, March 29, on FOX
Previously announced performers include Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Mariah Carey and Tim McGraw.

[03/27/20 - 09:42 AM]
Nickelodeon Presents "#KidsTogether: The Nickelodeon Town Hall," Hosted by Actress Kristen Bell
The taped special will also include Dr. Nadine Burke Harris (California Surgeon General) and Dr. Vivek H. Murthy (former U.S. Surgeon General), as well as appearances by Charli D'Amelio, Josh Gad, Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, and Ciara and Russell Wilson, among others.

[03/27/20 - 09:31 AM]
ABC Bumps Monday's Edition of "American Idol" to Next Sunday
The planned March 30 installment was to be the last of its special Monday airings.

[03/27/20 - 09:15 AM]
Disney Channel Stars Offer Kids a Sense of Community in New "We're All in This Together" Messages
A series of new interstitial messages, from kids' favorite Disney Channel stars, designed to offer reassurance and a sense of community during the present global health crisis premieres today.

[03/27/20 - 09:04 AM]
Video: Trailer - "Future Man" Starring Josh Hutcherson, Eliza Coupe & Derek Wilson
All eight episodes of "Future Man" will premiere April 3, only on Hulu.

[03/27/20 - 08:17 AM]
The Truth Behind History's Greatest Treasures, Conspiracy Theories and Lost Worlds: A New Season of "Forbidden History" Premieres April 5 on Science Channel
In an all new season, experts weigh history with hoax and fact with fiction to uncover the truth behind history's most notorious and remarkable stories.

[03/27/20 - 08:13 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Dramas Top Charts in Viewers, Demos
"Station 19" and "Grey's Anatomy" pave the way to another Alphabet victory in both categories.

[03/27/20 - 08:03 AM]
Early Eve: Season Three Premiere of "Killing Eve" Moved Up Two Weeks, All Episodes Will Be Simulcast on BBC America and AMC, Starting on Sunday, April 12
"We know how adored this series is and we know how keen people are for great content right now," said Sarah Barnett, president of AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios.

[03/26/20 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 26
Updates include: Anne-Marie Johnson to recur on ABC's "How to Get Away with Murder"; and tonight's "Legacies" was the last produced original episode.

[03/26/20 - 03:12 PM]
truTV Announces "Tacoma FD" After Show "Talkoma FD"
"Talkoma FD" debuts tonight, Thursday, March 26 at 10:30/9:30c, directly following the season two premiere of "Tacoma FD."

[03/26/20 - 02:17 PM]
MotorTrend Brings Iconic Hot Wheels Toys to Life in the All-New Series "Life Size"
In every episode, professional race car driver and builder Nicole Lyons explores the real-world, full-scale versions of vehicles from the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends, an elite collection of Hot Wheels cars.

[03/26/20 - 01:30 PM]
The CW Network Announces New Spring 2020 Premiere Dates
"In the Dark" will return Thursday, April 16 while "DC's Stargirl" now launches Tuesday, May 19.

[03/26/20 - 12:03 PM]
Video: "Chrissy's Court" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Court is officially in session on the Chrissy Teigen-led series.

[03/26/20 - 12:01 PM]
"Crank Yankers" Set to Return April 1 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
Created by Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla and Daniel Kellison, "Crank Yankers" brings the classic art of the prank phone call to life.

[03/26/20 - 11:28 AM]
"The Real Housewives of Potomac" Returns with Second Chances and a Whole Lot of Sass on Sunday, May 3, at 8PM ET/PT
New housewife Wendy Osefo joins returning cast members Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Monique Samuels, and Candiace Dillard Bassett.

[03/26/20 - 11:08 AM]
Video: "The Undoing" Official Teaser 2 - HBO
The Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant-led limited series, originally set to premiere on May 10, will now launch this fall.

[03/26/20 - 11:01 AM]
Beloved NBC Comedy "Will & Grace" Sets Series Finale and Retrospective Special on Thursday, April 23
In the special, Eric McCormack will show clips of past and present episodes that highlight the series' most iconic and memorable moments.

[03/26/20 - 10:32 AM]
Video: WE tv Releases Sneak Peek of "Growing Up Hip Hop" Season 5, Returning with New Episodes on Thursday, April 23 at 9PM ET/PT
On the most dramatic season yet, the world of hip hop is rocked by social media wars, a shocking arrest and family bombshells.

[03/26/20 - 10:10 AM]
Drake to Executive Produce New Quibi Series "48 Laws of Power"
Executive produced by Dreamcrew and Anonymous Content, the series will detail the nature of power and how one can secure and maintain it.

[03/26/20 - 10:03 AM]
Video: "Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story" First Trailer Revealed
Amanda Peet and Christian Slater star in the second installment of the anthology series.

[03/26/20 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Bad Education" Official Trailer - HBO
The film stars Academy Award nominee Hugh Jackman, Academy Award winner Allison Janney and Emmy winner Ray Romano.

[03/26/20 - 09:44 AM]
Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" Returns on Tuesday, May 5 at 10PM ET/PT
Returning for season 12 are agents Josh Flagg, Josh Altman, Tracy Tutor, James Harris and David Parnes.

[03/26/20 - 09:20 AM]
Video: "Into the Night" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The upcoming series begins with a sudden solar event: as the sun inexplicably starts killing everything in its path.

[03/26/20 - 09:13 AM]
"Desus & Mero" Returns to Air Next Week with All-New Episodes Shot Remotely from the Hosts' Homes
Each episode will feature hosts Desus Nice (Daniel Baker) and The Kid Mero (Joel Martinez) giving their take on the day's hot topics and continuing to host interviews with special guests through video conference technology.

[03/26/20 - 09:03 AM]
Video: "Tigertail" - A Film by Alan Yang - Official Trailer - Netflix
The feature, starring Tzi Ma, Christine Ko, Hayden Szeto, Hong-Chi Lee, Kunjue Li, Fiona Fu, James Saito, with Joan Chen, premieres April 10.

[03/26/20 - 08:18 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with "The Masked Singer"
The network's reality competition leads the night among adults 18-49.

[03/26/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "You Ain't Got These" - Official Trailer - Quibi
The streaming service teases Lena Waithe's new series.

[03/26/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Disneynature's "Elephant" & "Dolphin Reef" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Start streaming "Elephant," narrated by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, and "Dolphin Reef," narrated by Natalie Portman, on April 3.

[03/26/20 - 07:45 AM]
AXS TV Announces Eighth Season of Celebrity Sit-Down Series "The Big Interview" with Dan Rather, Premiering Wednesday, April 15 at 8 P.M. ET/5 P.M. PT on AXS TV
The season features new episodes that give viewers a rare glimpse into the people behind the personas, as Rather conducts insightful conversations with a different star each week.

[03/26/20 - 07:14 AM]
VH1's "T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle" Returns Monday, April 13 at 9PM ET/PT
This season, the cast is faced with public scrutiny and forced to defend themselves in new ways.

[03/26/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "#blackAF" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones star in the comedy series, due on April 17.

[03/26/20 - 06:30 AM]
Star-Studded Lineup Announced for "ACM(R) Presents: Our Country," A New Two-Hour Special Airing Sunday, April 5 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS
Confirmed performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown and John Legend, Luke Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban.

[03/26/20 - 06:01 AM]
Crown Media Family Networks Announces New Plans to Comfort and Entertain Viewers
The company is offering new users a free 30-Day free trial to the company's SVOD platform, Hallmark Movies Now.

[03/25/20 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 25
Updates include: Michael Biehn bound for "The Mandalorian"; Netflix cancels "Messiah"; and NBC pulls flu pandemic episode of "New Amsterdam."

[03/25/20 - 02:01 PM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Returns with New Episodes on Monday, March 30
Colbert, his staff and his crew will all continue to work remotely while delivering new episodes.

[03/25/20 - 12:27 PM]
All-New Discovery Channel Series "Legends of the Wild" Investigates Incredible Mysteries of the Natural World
The brand-new series premieres Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/25/20 - 12:12 PM]
The CW Bumps Next Originals for "Batwoman, "Supergirl" & "Supernatural"
The network subs in repeats this Sunday, March 29; while "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" will take over Monday nights from "Supernatural" effective immediately.

[03/25/20 - 11:06 AM]
NBC Makes "New Amsterdam" Schedule Shift
The medical drama will air at 9:00/8:00c March 31, April 7 and April 14, the latter marking its season finale.

[03/25/20 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Shape of Pasta" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Warning: This video contains imagery of amazing pasta and may cause hunger in some viewers.

[03/25/20 - 10:00 AM]
Elton John to Host All-New Benefit Special "FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America," Airing Sunday, March 29
The event will feature performances by Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mariah Carey, Tim McGraw and more, from their own homes, filmed with their personal cell phones, cameras and audio equipment.

[03/25/20 - 09:30 AM]
CBS to Present "Homefest: James Corden's Late Late Show Special," Monday, March 30 at 10:00 PM, Bringing People Together to Keep People Apart
Billie Eilish, Andrea Bocelli, BTS, David Blaine, Dua Lipa, John Legend and Will Ferrell are among the featured talent.

[03/25/20 - 09:16 AM]
Video: "Defending Jacob" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
The limited drama series stars Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Sakina Jaffrey, Betty Gabriel, and J.K. Simmons.

[03/25/20 - 09:12 AM]
Angry Birds Land at Netflix in a New Animated Series
"Summer Madness" sees much-loved birds Red, Bomb and Chuck, as well as a cast of brand new feathered friends, as tween birds at summer camp under the questionable guidance of their counselor Mighty Eagle.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.