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[04/21/20 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 21
Updates include: Disney+ begins pre-production on a third season of "The Mandalorian"; Eliza Coupe, Tommy Dewey to star in FOX's "Pivoting"; and Marvel terminates overall deals with Paul Zbyszewski, Steve Lightfoot.

[04/21/20 - 12:44 PM]
For the First Time in Nearly 30 Years, MTV Brings Back "Club MTV" for a Live One-Night Musical Event Featuring D-Nice, Airing Saturday, April 25th
The one-hour, music event airs live this Saturday at 10PM ET/PT on MTV, and simulcast across VH1 and MTV2.

[04/21/20 - 12:16 PM]
ABC News Live, America's No. 1 Streaming News Channel, to Launch on Amazon's News App and YouTube TV
Since launching in May 2018, ABC News Live has seen a 200% year-over-year increase in monthly viewers (March 2019 vs. March 2020) in part due to wide over-the-top distribution.

[04/21/20 - 12:00 PM]
Grab Your Rosé, "The Bold Type" Returns to Freeform on June 11
During the recent midseason finale, Kat, Jane and Sutton each faced life-altering changes in both their personal and professional lives.

[04/21/20 - 10:15 AM]
Video: "All Day and a Night" Starring Jeffrey Wright & Ashton Sanders - Official Trailer - Netflix
A powerful, unflinching drama from Joe Robert Cole, starring Ashton Sanders, Jeffrey Wright, Isaiah John and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

[04/21/20 - 10:00 AM]
ID to Air Encore Marathon of Its Most Famous Cases with the Anthology Series "Who Killed... ?"
From child tragedies like Caylee Anthony, JonBenét Ramsey, or Madeleine McCann, to the mysteries surrounding the deaths of beloved women like Natalie Wood, Chandra Levy, or Laci Peterson, these names haunt our culture as we continue to search for justice and answers behind their untimely demise.

[04/21/20 - 09:55 AM]
Robert Irvine Returns with New "Restaurant: Impossible" Episodes and Quarantine Specials on Food Network
"Restaurant: Impossible" formally returns on Thursday, May 14.

[04/21/20 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Fraggle Rock: Rock On!" - Official Teaser - Apple TV+
The Fraggles might be apart in separate caves, but they can still find ways to have fun together.

[04/21/20 - 09:02 AM]
AMC Announces Changes to Its Upcoming Premiere Dates
Among the adjustments: "NOS4A2" will now return on Sunday, June 21 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/21/20 - 08:16 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Tops Charts for NBC
The network takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/21/20 - 08:00 AM]
Video: "Control Z" - Release Date Announcement - Netflix
Look for the newcomer to launch on Friday, May 22.

[04/21/20 - 07:14 AM]
Video: "The Wrong Missy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
David Spade, Lauren Lapkus, Geoff Pierson, Sarah Chalke and Molly Sims star in the film, due on May 13.

[04/21/20 - 06:02 AM]
HBO Max to Launch May 27th
The six initial originals include "Craftopia," "Legendary," "Love Life," "Looney Tunes Cartoons," "The Not Too Late Show with Elmo" and "On The Record."

[04/21/20 - 03:03 AM]
Hit ABC Television Special "The Disney Family Singalong" Now Streaming on Disney+
The singalong event features celebrities with their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes.

[04/20/20 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 20
Updates include: ABC mulls "quarantine-themed spin-off" of "The Bachelorette"; Natasha Rothwell to lead Comedy Central's "Malltown" pilot; and Dwayne Johnson, Issa Rae team for "TRE CNT" at HBO.

[04/20/20 - 01:40 PM]
"The Last Dance" Series Premiere Episodes Are the Most-Viewed ESPN Documentary Content Ever, Averaging 6.1 Million Viewers
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, April 19.

[04/20/20 - 12:47 PM]
"Deadliest Catch" and Spin-Off Series "Deadliest Catch: Bloodline" Reel in Top Ratings for Discovery
Discovery further spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 14.

[04/20/20 - 12:24 PM]
Freshman Series Premiere of "Celebrity IOU" Breaks HGTV Record for Highest Live Plus Three-Day Lift Among P25-54 and W25-54
HGTV further spins the numbers for Monday, April 13.

[04/20/20 - 12:16 PM]
Josh Gates Hosts Special Earth Day Episode of Brand-New Virtual Late-Night Talk Show "Josh Gates Tonight," Airing Wednesday, April 22 on Discovery Channel
Gates is still exploring the world while staying Safer at Home and he's bringing viewers along for the journey.

[04/20/20 - 11:31 AM]
ABC Slots "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Marathon for Wednesday, April 29
All three episodes to date of the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted revival will encore back-to-back in anticipation of its move to Thursday nights at 8:00/7:00c on April 30.

[04/20/20 - 11:30 AM]
"American Idol" Comes to America for the Very First Time Remotely, with the Top 20 Performing for a Spot in the Top 10, Sunday, April 26, on ABC
For the first time ever, "American Idol" reaches audiences in an all-new way, as judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, host Ryan Seacrest, in-house mentor Bobby Bones and the Top 20 contestants participate from different locations.

[04/20/20 - 10:30 AM]
VH1 Adds New Series "To Catch a Beautician" to Its Blockbuster Monday Night Line-Up
Tamar Braxton hosts the series, which premieres with back-to-back episodes on May 25 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/20/20 - 10:29 AM]
HBO Celebrates New Series "We're Here" with Digital Viewing Party and Free Premiere on YouTube
The premiere episode will also be made available for free to all via the YouTube Premieres platform and by participating affiliates, marking the first time that HBO has made content available for free at the same time as its debut.

[04/20/20 - 09:01 AM]
Travel Channel Airs a Special "Portals to Hell" Watch Party with Jack, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne
The special one-hour "Portals to Hell - Watching with the Osbournes" event will air on Thursday, April 30 at 8:00/7:00c, ahead of an all-new episode of the series at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/20/20 - 09:00 AM]
TLC Brings Love to Late Night With All-New Series, "Find Love Live," Premiering Sunday, May 10 at 11PM ET/PT
The innovative new series seeks to help singles find their future partner from the comfort and safety of their couch.

[04/20/20 - 08:59 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Holds Off Demo Competition
ABC wins the evening among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[04/20/20 - 08:49 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "One World: Together at Home" Delivers More Than 14.6 Million Viewers
ABC, CBS and NBC's collective telecast tops the night in all categories.

[04/20/20 - 08:45 AM]
HGTV's Mother's Day "Mom-a-Thon" Spotlights Mom-led Series and the Self-Shot Special "Renovate Like a Mother"
In the special, fans get an intimate look into Mina and Jasmine's lives at home as they prepare for their new additions.

[04/20/20 - 08:01 AM]
History(R) Announces "History at Home" Providing Free History Lessons for Families Available Across Network's Social Media Platforms Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
These brief history lessons will deliver fun, educational content formatted in a way that will teach, inspire and motivate children during this time of uncertainty.

[04/20/20 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Hollywood" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new limited series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan follows a group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood as they try to make it in Tinseltown - no matter the cost.

[04/20/20 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "The Lovebirds" - Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani - Official Trailer - Netflix
A couple (Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani) experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery.

[04/20/20 - 05:31 AM]
Reelz Adds New Original Programming for May 2020 with Specials and a Returning Original Series
Fresh installments of "Behind Closed Doors," "Friends Speak" and "Breaking the Band" are all on tap.

[04/18/20 - 08:29 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: Repeats Top Demos for ABC
The Alphabet's second runs of "Shark Tank" and "20/20" lead the night among adults 18-49.

[04/17/20 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 17
Updates include: Freeform cancels "Party of Five" reboot series; Amazon to bring "The Star Chamber" to the small screen; and Netflix delays production on "Sex Education."

[04/17/20 - 06:31 PM]
CBS Announces a New One-Hour Special Featuring Viral Home Video Moments Created During Social Distancing and Sheltering in Place, to Be Broadcast in May
Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, the special will feature the full spectrum of the best videos during our country's collective experience together - from the humorous to the heartwarming to the most inspirational.

[04/17/20 - 02:18 PM]
NBC Adds Last Minute "Blacklist" Repeat Featuring the Late Brian Dennehy to Tonight's Lineup
It'll replace the previously announced encore at 9:00/8:00c, following an original episode at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/17/20 - 02:02 PM]
HBO Max Greenlights Dog Grooming Competition Series "Hot Dog" (wt) from Jax Media
The 12-episode, half-hour series features three dog groomers facing off in a full head-to-tail creative competition showcasing canine breeds of all kinds.

[04/17/20 - 01:37 PM]
Desus and Mero Make MTV2 Homecoming - Network to Air Fan Favorite Episodes of Showtime Series "Desus & Mero" Starting Sunday, April 19 at 11 PM ET/PT
Each Sunday, two episodes of the late-night series will air back-to-back without commercial breaks and fully uncensored.

[04/17/20 - 12:00 PM]
"The Graham Norton Show" Returns Tonight on BBC America with New Episodes from Home
Graham Norton said of the show, "We can't wait to be back on Friday nights bringing a little bit of lightness during this strange time."

[04/17/20 - 11:49 AM]
Anthony Anderson Joins Kelly Rowland, Terrence J, and Regina Hall as Host of "Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort" Special Set to Air on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 8 PM EDT
Tiffany Haddish, Idris Elba, Ciara, Don Cheadle, Mike Epps, Deon Cole, Angela Rye, Dr. Rheeda Walker, Charlamagne Tha God, Symone D. Sanders, DJ Khaled and Chance The Rapper are among those slated to appear.

[04/17/20 - 10:15 AM]
Oxygen's "Accident, Suicide or Murder" Returns for Season Two Saturday, May 9 at 6PM ET/PT
Each hour-long episode takes a deep dive into suspicious deaths that were initially suspected as accidents, suicides or murders.

[04/17/20 - 10:00 AM]
Drama Series "Trackers" Debuts June 5, Exclusively on Cinemax
An adaptation of internationally acclaimed author Deon Meyer's crime novel, the series stars James Alexander, Rolanda Marais, Ed Stoppard, Sandi Schultz, Brendon Daniels, Trix Vivier, Thapelo Mokoena, and Sisanda Henna.

[04/17/20 - 08:17 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Disney Family Singalong" Delivers Big for ABC
The Alphabet's special draws over 10.3 million viewers and a 2.6 rating among adults 18-49.

[04/17/20 - 07:18 AM]
OWN Premieres Two-Episode Special of "OWN Spotlight: Black Women OWN The Conversation" April 18 and 21
Produced by OZY for OWN, Emmy-winning journalist and OZY CEO Carlos Watson talks with special guests and real women covering topics related to COVID-19 including health, finances, parenting, relationships, and faith.

[04/16/20 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 16
Updates include: Stellan Skarsgard, Kyle Soller to board Disney+'s Cassian Andor series; Annie Ilonzeh to exit NBC's "Chicago Fire"; and "The Madonnas of Echo Park" finds new home at Starz.

[04/16/20 - 06:07 PM]
"Bosch" Season 6 Is Streaming Now on Prime Video
The new season drops in advance of its previously announced April 17 premiere.

[04/16/20 - 05:51 PM]
Video: "Artemis Fowl" - Streaming Exclusively June 12 - Disney+
Disney confirms the feature film will now debut on its streaming service.

[04/16/20 - 02:53 PM]
"Born Wild: The Next Generation," Hosted by ABC News' Robin Roberts, Makes Broadcast Network Debut on Saturday, April 25
The one-hour special premieres on National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild this Wednesday, April 22.

[04/16/20 - 02:01 PM]
HBO Max Orders Three New Series from Bad Robot
The projects include a major series based on DC characters in the "Justice League Dark" Universe, details to be revealed soon.

[04/16/20 - 01:35 PM]
TLC's "90 Day Fiance" Franchise Kicks Off Summer with a Brand New Season of "The Other Way"
The sophomore series flips the script on the original show: here, the American is the one giving up everything and moving across the globe to be with the person they love.







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[11/12/24 - 12:31 PM]
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" Adds Additional Cast for Season 2
Chin Han, Hoa Xuande, Justin Chien, Amanda Zhou, Crystal Yu, Kelemete Misipeka, Lourdes Faberes and Rekha Sharma have joined the cast of the upcoming second season, which is currently in production in partnership with Nickelodeon.

[11/12/24 - 12:06 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 4: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" Enters the Ring; "Meet Me Next Christmas" Unwraps #1
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[11/12/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae" - Official Trailer - Hulu
This true crime docuseries examines the murder of Annie Mae Aquash - a Mi'kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, a mother of two daughters, a teacher, and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1970s and whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years.

[11/12/24 - 11:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special"
The one-hour special will premiere on November 19 on Prime Video.

[11/12/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Nutcrackers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
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[11/12/24 - 11:00 AM]
New Daytime Drama Series "Beyond the Gates" to Premiere Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 on CBS
The series is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States.

[11/12/24 - 10:34 AM]
"Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" to Debut This Sunday, November 17th on FOX Nation
Premiering in two parts, the first four episodes will roll out weekly, beginning on Sunday, with the final four to run in April-May 2025, spanning the Holy season.

[11/12/24 - 10:14 AM]
Donnie Wahlberg Returns with a New Season of ID's "Very Scary People" Beginning Sunday, December 15 at 9 PM ET/PT
Hosted and executive produced by Wahlberg, eight new episodes reveal extraordinary insight into the twisted crimes committed by some of America's most heinous individuals.

[11/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome" Debuts November 23
James Acaster explores his love/hate relationship with standup by relinquishing control of his set and accepting a healthy dose of audience interference - aka heckling.

[11/12/24 - 09:00 AM]
New Year, New Season! Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Harlem" Season Three
After a shocking Season Two finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, the news is finally out that Harlem will return for Season Three at the top of next year on January 23, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/12/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mary" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this coming-of-age religious epic, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee to save his life.

[11/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer & Photos for Upcoming Original Film "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"
Two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

[11/12/24 - 08:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Surveilled" Debuts November 20
The film tracks Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a center of espionage cybertechnology.

[11/12/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Human Vs. Hamster" - Official Trailer - Max
Never underestimate the competition.

[11/12/24 - 07:00 AM]
Video: New Clip from "An Almost Christmas Story," Directed by David Lowery and Produced by Alfonso Cuaron
Directed by David Lowery and produced by five-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, this animated short is the third and final installment in Cuarón's holiday shorts collection for Disney+.