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[05/07/20 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 7
Updates include: History cancels "Knightfall," "Project Blue Book"; USA in "real conversations" for "White Collar" revival; and Disney+ mulls small screen take on "National Treasure."

[05/07/20 - 06:18 PM]
FOX Sports 2020 NFL Schedule Packed with Star Power
Overall, FOX televises more NFL football than any other network with a minimum of 109 regular-season matchups.

[05/07/20 - 05:08 PM]
"Monday Night Football's" Strong Schedule in 2020 Features Raiders' Las Vegas Opener on ESPN and ABC, an MVP Matchup in Chiefs-Ravens, and High-Profile Seahawks-Eagles and Bills-49ers Clashes
The 51st season will kick off on ESPN with a doubleheader Monday, September 14 - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants (7:15 p.m. ET) and Tennessee Titans vs. Denver Broncos (10:10 p.m. / 8:10 p.m. MT).

[05/07/20 - 05:06 PM]
Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs Host Deshaun Watson & Texans on NBC to Kick Off 2020 NFL Season; L.A. Rams Open SoFi Stadium vs. Dallas Cowboys in Season Opener of "Sunday Night Football"
America's No. 1 primetime television show for an unprecedented nine consecutive years gets "Back to Football," broadcasting 19 NFL games during the 2020 regular season, as well as three postseason and two preseason games.

[05/07/20 - 05:05 PM]
CBS Sports 2020 NFL Schedule Highlighted by Broadcast of Super Bowl LV
The CBS schedule features nine appearances each by the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers, 10 appearances each by the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, and 11 by the Houston Texans.

[05/07/20 - 01:22 PM]
Peacock to Launch on Microsoft's Xbox Devices
When it launches in July, Peacock will be available for Xbox users to download through the Microsoft Store.

[05/07/20 - 01:07 PM]
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, OneRepublic, Milo Ventimiglia, Bryan Cranston, Ray Romano, James Taylor and Meghan Trainor Join Lineup for Sixth Annual "Red Nose Day Special" on NBC
Jim Gaffigan, Ellie Goulding, Tony Hale, Noah Jupe, Mario Lopez, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, Lilly Singh, Sam Smith, and Adrienne Warren are also on tap.

[05/07/20 - 12:59 PM]
Smithsonian Channel Partners with the Department of Defense to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe with "Victory in Europe 75th Anniversary"
The special premieres this Friday, May 8 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[05/07/20 - 11:37 AM]
The CW Network Set to Air Original Special "Penn & Teller: Try This at Home"
Filmed entirely at the homes of Penn & Teller and their friends around the world, the special showcases new magic Penn & Teller and their magician friends have developed at home and teaches viewers how to do an array of tricks themselves.

[05/07/20 - 11:36 AM]
Video: "Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything" - Official Trailer - Netflix Standup Comedy Special
Like the ancient grains of Babylon, Patton provides a healthy dose of witticism in his newest Netflix comedy special, streaming May 19.

[05/07/20 - 11:16 AM]
On May 21, National Geographic Pays Tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the Victory in Europe with a Full Day of Programming, Including Two Powerful Primetime Specials, Featuring Stories from the Front
Beginning at 8:00/7:00c, "WWII in Europe: Voices from the Front," narrated by ABC News' Bob Woodruff, offers viewers a chance to hear from some of the last remaining voices of a war that forever changed the world.

[05/07/20 - 11:04 AM]
Crackle Announces Launch of Timely Romantic Comedy "Cooped Up"
Starring Charles Cottier as a bitter semi-professional wrestler who must live in quarantine after coming into contact with a potentially fatal coronavirus, the film is directed and produced by Kane Guglielmi.

[05/07/20 - 11:03 AM]
Kane Brown, Doja Cat and Season 18 Mega Mentor James Taylor Are Set to Perform on "The Voice" Airing Monday, May 11 on NBC
On the live Top 9 results show, the top vote-getter from each team will automatically earn a spot to compete in the finale.

[05/07/20 - 11:01 AM]
Charlize Theron Kicks Ass as the Leader of a Team of Immortal Mercenaries in "The Old Guard," Coming July 10 on Netflix
The upcoming film is based on Greg Rucka's graphic novel.

[05/07/20 - 11:00 AM]
Freeform Orders "Love in the Time of Corona" Limited Comedy Series from Joanna Johnson and Anonymous Content
This four-part romantic comedy series is a funny and hopeful look at the search for love, sex and connection during this time of social distancing.

[05/07/20 - 11:00 AM]
AMC Studios Inks Multi-Year Overall Deals with Rolin Jones, Gina Mingacci and Ray McKinnon
The deals expand AMC Networks' ongoing or previous creative partnerships with Jones, Mingacci and McKinnon.

[05/07/20 - 10:56 AM]
Husband-Wife Team Bryan and Sarah Baeumler Build a Tropical Paradise in New HGTV Series "Renovation Island"
The newcomer launches Sunday, June 7 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[05/07/20 - 10:31 AM]
HBO Max and Crunchyroll Team to Bring Fans More Anime on May 27th
When the platform launches on May 27, HBO Max subscribers will have access to 17 beloved and celebrated anime titles.

[05/07/20 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Barkitecture" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Dog parents unite. To spoil your fur babies.

[05/07/20 - 10:25 AM]
"Yvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It!", Her First HBO Hour-Long Special, Debuts June 6
Comedian and actress Yvonne Orji celebrates her Nigerian-American upbringing in her first hour-long HBO comedy special.

[05/07/20 - 10:13 AM]
Hulu Acquires Rights to ABC Studios and Shondaland's Critically Acclaimed Series, "Scandal"
All seven seasons of the award-winning drama will begin streaming exclusively on May 20.

[05/07/20 - 10:03 AM]
The Osbournes, Tyra Banks and Reggie Bush Join the Cast of Celebrities Inviting You Into Their Living Rooms on the All-New Series "Celebrity Watch Party," Premiering Tonight at 8/7c on FOX
They join previously announced celebrities Rob Lowe and family, Megan Trainor, Joe Buck and Michelle Beisner-Buck, Raven-Symoné, JoJo Siwa, Master P and Romeo, Steve Wozniak, Curtis Stone and Lindsay Price and Robert and Kym Herjavec.

[05/07/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "F is for Family" - Announcement: Jonathan Banks Is Big Bill Murphy - Netflix
Jonathan Banks joins the cast of the new season, coming soon to the streaming service.

[05/07/20 - 09:38 AM]
Disney+ Greenlights "Just Beyond" Series from Seth Grahame-Smith Based on the Best-Selling Graphic Novels by R.L. Stine
A writers room is being assembled and the series is expected to come to Disney+ in the fall of 2021.

[05/07/20 - 09:21 AM]
Amazon Original Series "Regular Heroes" to Premiere May 8 Highlighting Courageous Stories from the Front-Lines of COVID-19
The eight-episode series highlights the contributions and personal sacrifices of just some of today's most generous individuals who are going above and beyond to support their communities during the COVID-19 crisis.

[05/07/20 - 09:20 AM]
YouTube Originals Launches "Celebrity Substitute," A New Series Energizing Virtual Classrooms Around the World
Ken Jeong, Bill Nye, Camila Mendes, Janelle Monáe, Karlie Kloss, Ken Jeong and Terry Crews are among the featured talent.

[05/07/20 - 09:00 AM]
Grab Your Popcorn! ABC's Home Theater Will Open on May 20
For four consecutive Wednesday evenings, beloved titles, currently available on Disney+, will be shown in prime time on ABC, beginning with the broadcast world debut of Disney's Academy Award(R)-nominated "Moana."

[05/07/20 - 08:55 AM]
Saturday Night Mysteries on Ovation TV Continue with "Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime," Starring David Walliams and Jessica Raine, Starting June 13
"Partners in Crime" is an espionage adventure series about a suburban married couple, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, who solve mysteries and foil plots in '50s Cold War Britain.

[05/07/20 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Tops Demo Race for FOX
The network once again takes home the adults 18-49 crown.

[05/07/20 - 08:05 AM]
Lifetime Attaches Top Talent to New Original Movies Including Jamie Lee Curtis, Robin Roberts, Kelly Rowland, Mario Lopez, Melissa Joan Hart and the Legendary Betty White
Plus: Lifetime is currently in development on a third installment of the Harry & Meghan movie franchise, "Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace."

[05/07/20 - 08:04 AM]
A&E Network Commissions a Robust Slate Including New Live, Non-Fiction and Documentary Programming
New additions include "What's It Worth? Live" and "The Quest for Lost WWE Treasures."

[05/07/20 - 08:03 AM]
History(R) Teams Up with Food Author and TV Personality Adam Richman on Season Two of Hit Nonfiction Series "The Food That Built America" About Food Titans Who Helped Shape America
Richman will also host "American Made," which will delve into the making of All-American products, detailing both the process of the craft and the inspiration behind the idea.

[05/07/20 - 08:02 AM]
History(R) Announces Slate of Premium Historical Programming
Highlights include "Lincoln," "Theodore Roosevelt," and "The Men Who Built America 2."

[05/07/20 - 08:01 AM]
A+E Networks(R) Announces Upfront Slate Featuring New High-Profile Projects with President Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Lee Curtis
More than 2200 hours of new series programming and over 50 new movies currently in the pipeline for 2020/2011.

[05/07/20 - 08:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Releases New Season of "Listen Out Loud with The Loud House" Podcast, Based on Hit Animated Series
Nickelodeon is also adding "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" and "Blue's Clues & You!: Bedtime Stories" to its growing podcast playlist.

[05/07/20 - 07:15 AM]
Katherine Langford, Daniel Sharman, Devon Terrell, and Gustaf Skarsgard Star in "Cursed," A New Netflix Series That Reimagines the Arthurian Legend
The series, told through the eyes of a young woman who is destined to become the powerful (and tragic) Lady of the Lake, is due this summer.

[05/07/20 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Blackballed" - Official Trailer - Quibi
The headline you know. The story you don't.

[05/07/20 - 07:02 AM]
"Da 5 Bloods" - The New Spike Lee Joint Will Drop Globally on Netflix Friday, June 12th
Spike Lee broke the news on social media this morning.

[05/07/20 - 07:00 AM]
CBS All Access Adds More Than 100 Films from Paramount Pictures
CBS All Access recently experienced its best two months ever in April and March in terms of total streams, and the first half of 2020 now holds CBS All Access' top two months ever in terms of new subscriber sign-ups of all time.

[05/06/20 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 6
Updates include: Netflix renews "After Life" for third season; CBS shutters "Man with a Plan," three rookies; and FOX mulls holding "Filthy Rich," "neXt" for the fall.

[05/06/20 - 02:11 PM]
Skydance Television Expands Creative Development and Global Physical Production Teams
Drew Brown, Zack Beckman and Katherine Morrison are among the additions.

[05/06/20 - 02:00 PM]
ABC Announces Additional Celebrity Guests for "The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II," Airing Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10
Adding to the list of fan favorites appearing in the special are Christina Aguilera, Tituss Burgess, Sabrina Carpenter, Jennifer Hudson, Lang Lang, John Legend, Katy Perry and many more surprise performances.

[05/06/20 - 01:18 PM]
Peacock Will Be Available Across Apple Devices at Launch in July
NBCUniversal's new streaming service will be available on Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, when it launches nationally on July 15.

[05/06/20 - 12:32 PM]
Video: Extended Trailer for "Game On!," Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key and Featuring Team Captains Rob Gronkowski and Venus Williams
Each week, celebrity guests join Gronk and Venus as these elite athletes compete in epic challenges.

[05/06/20 - 11:02 AM]
"Robbie" - New Comedy Central Series Available May 8
This May, Comedy Central will be binge-releasing "Robbie," an all-new, original, scripted comedy series from stand-up comedian and actor, Rory Scovel.

[05/06/20 - 11:01 AM]
Top Stars Align to Join Host Jane Lynch for the Most Unique and Intimate "Hollywood Game Night" Ever on May 12 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
In a "Hollywood Game Night" first, Lynch will host remotely while Kristen Bell, Nick Jonas and Kenan Thompson go head-to-head with Sean Hayes, John Legend and Retta as everyone battles it out from their own homes for a very worthy cause - the Red Nose Day campaign.

[05/06/20 - 11:01 AM]
"Queer Eye: OG and Queer Eye: The New Class" Face Off in ABC's "Celebrity Family Feud" Season Premiere, Sunday, May 31
The OG Queer Eye team, led by Carson Kressley, will be playing against the new class members from Netflix's hit show "Queer Eye," led by Bobby Berk, in a hilarious one-hour episode.

[05/06/20 - 11:00 AM]
Travel Channel's New Series "Buried Worlds with Don Wildman" Uncovers the World's Dark History
In his newest series premiering on Travel Channel on Monday, June 8, Wildman is on a mission of a more cryptic sort, heading to remote regions of Peru, Haiti, Bulgaria and beyond.

[05/06/20 - 11:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Premieres "The Substitute Top 10 Wildest Pranks," Saturday, May 9, at 8:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
The special will include bonus, never-before-seen footage and show guest stars Asher Angel, Cooper Barnes, The Bella Twins, John Cena, Kel Mitchell, NE-YO, Jace Norman, Johnny Orlando, Rico & Raini Rodriguez, Lilly Singh, JoJo Siwa and Shaun White.

[05/06/20 - 10:08 AM]
Catch The CW Season Finales!
Look for "Roswell, New Mexico" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" to wrap their current seasons in June.







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[02/19/26 - 11:50 AM]
ABC Wednesday Comedies Deliver Audience Milestones as Romance Blooms With Valentine's Day Episodes
"Shifting Gears" earned 6.90 million Total Viewers and 0.99 rating among Adults 18-49, after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms.

[02/19/26 - 11:01 AM]
Oscar Winners Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldana Return to the Oscars Stage
All return to the Oscars stage after winning last year in their respective acting categories.

[02/19/26 - 10:32 AM]
Baseball Returns! ESPN to Stream More MLB Spring Training Games Than Ever
The offerings include four national games on ESPN, six games on ESPN Unlimited, and more than 250 out-of-market games via MLB.TV on ESPN platforms.

[02/19/26 - 10:00 AM]
Daring Dark Polish Comedy "The Stroke" Exclusive U.S. Debut Thursday, March 12, 2026 Only on European Streamer Viaplay U.S.
In a fearless performance, Jacek Poniedzialek plays a celebrated culinary critic and TV personality, brilliant and caustic, who built a career skewering bourgeois taste while privately unraveling.

[02/19/26 - 09:36 AM]
Nickelodeon to Air "Bedtime Stories with Ryan," Starring Ryan Reynolds, Beginning Monday, March 2, on Nick Jr. Channel
In the series, Ryan Reynolds reads new and classic bedtime stories as the tales magically come to life around him - creating a warm, playful and imaginative wind-down experience for kids and parents to enjoy together.

[02/19/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series premieres on Thursday, March 19, 2026, only on Netflix.

[02/19/26 - 08:46 AM]
Netflix Announces New Adult Animated Comedy Series "DANG!", Starring Stephanie Hsu, Poppy Liu and Andrew Law
The series follows a brother and sister duo whose fun, messy lives in New York City are interrupted when their worst nightmare comes true: their high-achieving older sister shows up and wants to hang out with them.

[02/19/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "House of the Dragon" Season 3 - Official Teaser - HBO Max
From fire comes darkness.

[02/19/26 - 08:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces Season Two Premiere Date and New Key Art for "House of David"
Season two premiere will debut on March 27, 2026 globally on the service, with all episodes available to stream at launch.

[02/19/26 - 07:59 AM]
ESPN to Launch "Women's Sports Sundays," A First of Its Kind Summer Weekly Primetime Franchise Showcasing the Best of Women's Sports in Premium Windows
Debuting in Summer 2026, the new Sunday night destination will feature top-tier WNBA and NWSL on ESPN presented by Ally matchups, elevating the biggest moments, rivalries and stars across women's sports on ESPN networks in premium windows.

[02/19/26 - 07:30 AM]
Prime Video Announces Ensemble Cast of "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat"
The highly anticipated followup will feature Alex Bonifer, Blair Beeken, Emily Pendergast, Erica Hernandez, Jerry Hauck, Jim A. Woods, LaNisa Renee Frederick, Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur, Rachel Kaly, Rob Lathan, Ryan Perez, Stephanie Hodge, Warren Burke, and Wendy Braun.

[02/19/26 - 07:03 AM]
ESPN's 2026 UFL Commentator Lineup Features Signature Voices, Veteran Spring Football Experts
The three teams, with all 13 voices returning from the 2025 season, will once again bring fans inside the game in innovative and engaging ways, utilizing the full breadth and depth of on-field technology to showcase the action and go inside the sideline strategy.

[02/19/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black" Season 2 - Part 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Under threat from Jules and the Bellaries, Kimmie forges fragile alliances in an empire where surviving at the top means dancing with the devil.

[02/19/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - "Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese"
Three teenage girls share an unbreakable bond until terrible secrets threaten to emerge on social media. When one friend vanishes, the search for answers unearths a web of lies, betrayal, and murder - sending shockwaves through an unsuspecting community.

[02/19/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Hunt" - Official Trailer - Apple TV
The most dangerous enemy is the one you can't see. Benoît Magimel and Mélanie Laurent star in the gripping thriller - streaming March 4 on Apple TV.