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[04/07/20 - 11:05 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 7
Updates include: Emmanuelle Chriqui cast as Lana Lang in The CW's "Superman & Lois."

[04/07/20 - 03:00 PM]
Netflix Welcomes a New Pet to the Family in an All-New Animated Series "Sharkdog"
The series follows 10 year old Max and his best friend Sharkdog - half shark, half dog, all appetite.

[04/07/20 - 12:34 PM]
Country Music's Biggest Stars Perform from Home on a Rebroadcast of "ACM Presents: Our Country," on Saturday, April 11 on CBS
The special originally aired this past Sunday on the network.

[04/07/20 - 10:45 AM]
CBS Announces Sunday Night at the Movies - Five Iconic, Acclaimed Films from the Paramount Pictures Library to Be Broadcast Every Sunday in May
"Forrest Gump," "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," "Mission: Impossible" and "Titanic" are all on tap.

[04/07/20 - 10:30 AM]
Explore the Royal Lifestyles and Fascinating Stories Behind Britain's Stately Homes in the Smithsonian Channel(TM) Series "An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates"
Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, gives an all-access pass into some of Great Britain's most magnificent homes, revealing their incredible histories and the aristocratic families, both past and present, who have taken up residence in each estate.

[04/07/20 - 10:11 AM]
Video: "Middleditch & Schwartz" - Official Trailer - Netflix Improv Comedy Specials
Catch all three unique shows based on a live audience suggestion: Parking Lot Wedding, Dream Job, and Law School Magic.

[04/07/20 - 10:04 AM]
"This Is Stand-Up" - Two-Hour Documentary Film Charts the Life and Work of the Professional Stand-Up Comedian World Premieres with Limited Commercial Interruption on Sunday, April 12th at 10PM ET/PT on Comedy Central
Jamie Foxx, Tiffany Haddish, Bob Saget and Maria Bamford are among the featured talent.

[04/07/20 - 10:03 AM]
"The Misery Index" Returns to TBS on May 14
The series features teams competing against each other by attempting to rate hilarious and miserable real-life events based on the "misery index," a ranking system created by a team of psychologists.

[04/07/20 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Betty" - Official Trailer - HBO
The new half-hour entry launches Friday, May 1 at 11:00/10:00c.

[04/07/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Poster and First Look for New Documentary from the Producers of "Homeland," "The Longest War"
The film premieres on Sunday, April 19, immediately following the penultimate episode of "Homeland."

[04/07/20 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Films' "Bad Education," Starring Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney Debuts April 25
The darkly comical film highlights the deficiencies of the public education system in the U.S. while examining the broader forces that foster greed, corruption, and lack of accountability in our institutions.

[04/07/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind" - Official Trailer - HBO
The film celebrates the woman behind the iconic imagery and explores the compelling details of Wood's personal life and illustrious career that are often overshadowed by her tragic death.

[04/07/20 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Moves Premiere Date for Its Three-Part Drama Series "Quiz" to Sunday, May 31
The second and third episodes will now air on Sunday, June 7 and Sunday, June 14, respectively.

[04/07/20 - 08:59 AM]
"Autism: The Sequel" Debuts April 28 - The Inspiring Next Chapter To The 2007 Emmy(R)-Winning HBO Documentary "Autism: The Musical"
The eye-opening 40-minute sequel offers an inside look into the everyday lives of Neal, Wyatt, Lexi, Henry and Adam, young adults with autism and varying abilities - some of whom are thriving in college, while others work towards effective communication and emotional expression.

[04/07/20 - 08:39 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Stay on Top
The Peacock network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/07/20 - 08:04 AM]
The Season 3 Premiere of TV One's Hit Series "Uncensored" Postponed Until Fall
The series was originally slated to premiere on Sunday, April 26.

[04/07/20 - 04:03 AM]
Video: "Extraction" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) is a fearless black market mercenary who embarks on the deadliest mission of his career when he's enlisted to rescue the kidnapped son of an international crime lord.

[04/06/20 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 6
Updates include: FXX delays return of "Archer"; Élodie Yung set as new lead of FOX's "The Cleaning Lady"; and Nick Cannon's syndicated talk show gets launch date.

[04/06/20 - 12:30 PM]
FOX Entertainment Renews Animated Comedy "Duncanville" for a Second Season
Season-to-date, the series averages 2.3 million multiplatform viewers and is FOX's most-streamed new comedy this season, while its premiere is FOX's most-streamed animated debut on record (7-day average).

[04/06/20 - 12:30 PM]
Meredith Corporation's People and The CW Network Team Up for a Two-Hour Primetime Special Event
"People Presents Harry & Meghan: A Royal Rebellion" airs Wednesday, April 22 on The CW Network.

[04/06/20 - 11:52 AM]
HGTV Fan-Favorite Juggernaut "House Hunters" Serves Up New Premiere Episodes Three Nights a Week at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Beginning Tuesday, April 7, House Hunters and House Hunters International, the popular series where homebuyers make purchase decisions after touring three potential houses, will premiere with new episodes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.

[04/06/20 - 10:59 AM]
Cartoon Network Launches Initiative to Help Kids Stay Safe, Creative and Entertained During COVID-19 Crisis
The initiative will draw on the network's unique blend of humor and heart, with characters and stories kids know and love.

[04/06/20 - 10:41 AM]
ID Greenlights Sequel to "Tail" of Big Cats and Criminal Acts in "Investigating the Strange World of Joe Exotic"
ID's definitive sequel delves into the biggest mystery in true crime today, helmed by the biggest character in the world: Joe Exotic, himself.

[04/06/20 - 10:30 AM]
CBS' Freshman Series "All Rise" Returns to Production to Virtually Produce a Timely Episode That Reflects the Current State of Social Distancing for the Criminal Justice System
The new episode will air Monday, May 4 on the CBS Television Network.

[04/06/20 - 10:00 AM]
"Millionaire Live," A New Play-Along App with Cash Prizes, Now Available for Download Ahead of the Premiere of ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Wednesday, April 8
Kay Adams will be hosting the app which offers America the chance to play in a live game beginning five minutes after the end of each episode (ET time).

[04/06/20 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "The Midnight Gospel" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Traversing trippy worlds inside his multiverse simulator, a space-caster explores existential questions about life, death and everything in between.

[04/06/20 - 09:14 AM]
Starz Greenlights "Black Mafia Family" from Executive Producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
The series is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980's and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in this country.

[04/06/20 - 09:10 AM]
Global Broadcast Networks, World Health Organization (WHO), Global Citizen and Cavalcade of Stars Join Forces for "One World: Together at Home"
The show will lift viewer's spirits with exclusive, special cameos from the worlds of music and arts, sports superstars, and comedic sketches, while always drawing back to its core purpose - to educate and inform on COVID-19 risks, prevention and response.

[04/06/20 - 09:01 AM]
Global Broadcast Networks, World Health Organization (WHO), Global Citizen and a Cavalcade of Stars Join Forces for "One World: Together at Home" to Help Raise Funds and Address the Fight Against COVID-19 Set for Saturday, April 18
The two-hour program will be hosted by a trio of network late-night hosts: Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert and will include performances from the world's biggest artists with multimillion-dollar pledges to the WHO's Solidarity Response Fund.

[04/06/20 - 09:00 AM]
ViacomCBS Networks to Air "One World: Together at Home," A Global Special to Celebrate and Support Frontline Healthcare Workers in the Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic, on Saturday, April 18
The ViacomCBS brands airing the special include broadcast networks CBS in the U.S., Channel 5 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia, and Telefe in Argentina; BET and MTV globally across 180+ countries; and CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1 in the U.S.

[04/06/20 - 08:14 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "American Idol" Hold Onto Demo Crown
The Alphabet is once again the network to beat among adults 18-49.

[04/06/20 - 08:04 AM]
Thrilling Action Films Available to Stream on HBO, TBS and TNT
This week, we are highlighting exciting action movies that are available to stream on HBO, TBS and TNT while staying safe at home.

[04/06/20 - 07:10 AM]
HBO Documentary "Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections" Available to Stream for Free
The timely film takes a deep dive into the weaknesses of today's election technology.

[04/06/20 - 06:31 AM]
Award-Winning Music Icon James Taylor Will Serve as the Mega Mentor on Season 18 of "The Voice"
As "The Voice" Mega Mentor, Taylor will join the coaches to mentor the artists remaining from the Battle Rounds and prepare each team for the Knockout Rounds, which will begin airing Monday, April 13.

[04/06/20 - 01:06 AM]
Video: "Love 101" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The story of being yourself in spite of everything and everyone.

[04/05/20 - 09:57 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Ten Commandments" Tops Charts for ABC
The Alphabet's annual telecast leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/04/20 - 08:28 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Hawaii Five-0" Goes Out on Top for CBS
The show's final episode leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/04/20 - 08:00 AM]
BBC America to Air an Address by Her Majesty The Queen Tomorrow Afternoon
The special broadcast is set for this Sunday, April 5 at 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT.

[04/03/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 3
Updates include: FOX cancels freshman drama "Deputy"; and "Lights Out with David Spade" out at Comedy Central, will seek new home.

[04/03/20 - 12:55 PM]
Quibi Lands Skateboarding Drama "Hardflip" from Eric Amadio, The Chainsmokers and Nyjah Huston
The project is an unlikely family drama that follows a wildly successful 16 year old skater and his immediate group of friends as he navigates the unfiltered reality of fame and fortune.

[04/03/20 - 11:59 AM]
New Unscripted Series "We're Here" Debuts April 23 On HBO
The six-episode unscripted series recruits local residents across small-town America to participate in a one-night-only drag show.

[04/03/20 - 11:31 AM]
Beginning April 9, Thursdays Are ShaqNights on TNT
Highlights include the new docuseries "Shaq Life," which gives viewers an exclusive, no holds barred look into how the world's largest superstar lives his life.

[04/03/20 - 11:04 AM]
The Fifth and Final Season of NBC's "Blindspot" Will Premiere Thursday, April 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
The show will move to its normal 9 p.m. timeslot the following week on May 7.

[04/03/20 - 10:19 AM]
Video: "The Last Kids on Earth" - Book 2 Trailer - Netflix Futures
The latest installment drops April 17 on the streaming service.

[04/03/20 - 10:02 AM]
Animal Planet to Premiere "Crikey! It's the Irwins: Bindi's Wedding" Saturday April 18 at 8 PM ET/PT
Only weeks before their wedding day, the Coronavirus pandemic forced the couple to make difficult decisions and drastic changes to the wedding of their dreams, opting for a beautiful private ceremony with only family in attendance.

[04/03/20 - 09:54 AM]
CBS to Air a Rebroadcast of "Garth & Trisha Live!," on Sunday, April 5 on CBS
Said encore will replace the previously announced repeat on "NCIS: New Orleans" at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/03/20 - 09:43 AM]
To Inspire Hope and Empower Viewers Worldwide, National Geographic Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with Two World Premieres: "Born Wild: The Next Generation" and "Jane Goodall: The Hope"
"The need to protect our planet has never been more urgent, and we're using Earth Day 50th as an opportunity to inspire viewers through the wonders of our planet and its incredible species for viewers around the world," said Courteney Monroe.

[04/03/20 - 09:30 AM]
Statement Regarding the 2020 CMT Music Awards
The 2020 CMT Music Awards, originally slated for June 3, 2020, will move to Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

[04/03/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Selah and The Spades" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
In the closed world of an elite Pennsylvania boarding school, Haldwell, the student body is run by five factions.

[04/03/20 - 08:27 AM]
HGTV Invites Fans to Vote on Binge-Worthy Series for "Fan Favorite Friday" Daytime Marathons
Beginning Friday, April 3, polls will open on HGTV's social media platforms - Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - and two popular network series will go head-to-head for the coveted marathon spot each week.







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[02/17/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 9 - "Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip" Takes the Scenic Route to No. 1
Plus: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 took No. 1 on the English TV list with 9.6 million views.

[02/17/26 - 11:48 AM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Disclosures
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[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
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[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
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[02/17/26 - 10:34 AM]
FOX Nation Has Launched on Prime Video
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[02/17/26 - 10:28 AM]
Video: Preview - "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" - Starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster
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[02/17/26 - 10:06 AM]
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Investigate the new drama premiering Tuesday, March 3 on ABC.

[02/17/26 - 10:05 AM]
Miley Cyrus Returns Home for the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special," Streaming March 24 on Disney+
The special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper.

[02/17/26 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for Season Two of Global Hit "Deadloch"
The first two episodes premiere March 20, with new episodes released weekly, culminating in the season finale on April 17.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
Dorinda Medley to Join "The Golden Life" (w/t) Docuseries on E!
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[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
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"Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES" kicks off the series with 11 short-form live-action episodes and gives viewers a glimpse into the drama unfolding in the school halls of Sunnyside & Shadyside.

[02/17/26 - 07:01 AM]
CNN Original Series "Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia" Premieres Sunday, March 22 at 9PM ET/PT
Each episode focuses on a defining confrontation that reverberated far beyond the Oval Office, starting with former FBI Director James Comey's own account of his infamous clash with President Donald Trump.

[02/17/26 - 06:01 AM]
Most Valuable Promotions Brings Professional MMA to Netflix with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Saturday, May 16, 2026 Live from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California
Rousey vs. Carano represents a historic moment in combat sports as Netflix's first-ever live MMA broadcast and MVP's inaugural MMA event.

[02/17/26 - 04:04 AM]
WBD Files Definitive Proxy Statement and Schedules Special Meeting for March 20, 2026, to Approve the WBD-Netflix Transaction
Netflix, Inc. today issued the following statement regarding its fully financed definitive agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.

[02/17/26 - 04:01 AM]
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Netflix grants seven-day waiver permitting WBD to engage with PSKY regarding deficiencies and open items in amended offer.