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[05/13/20 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 13
Updates include: USA cancels "The Purge," "Treadstone"; Netflix plots "I Am a Killer" spin-off; and Syfy's "Magical Girl Friendship Squad" reveals voice cast.

[05/13/20 - 02:31 PM]
Netflix Announces New Comedy Special from Eric Andre
"Legalize Everything" premieres Tuesday, June 23 on the streaming service.

[05/13/20 - 11:04 AM]
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Tarik "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots and Two One Five Entertainment Ink First-Look Deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal Television
The three-year deal covers development on scripted, unscripted and specials programming across television and digital content platforms, expanding The Roots' 10-year-plus relationship with NBC.

[05/13/20 - 10:09 AM]
In a Major Acquisition, AMC Networks Announces It Has Purchased the Rights to the Iconic Works of Anne Rice
Rolin Jones, who recently signed an overall development deal with AMC Studios, will be directly involved in developing projects based on the Anne Rice catalog for television.

[05/13/20 - 10:01 AM]
New Self-Shot Series "Design at Your Door" Delivers Everything Homeowners Need to Create HGTV-Inspired Spaces
Premiering with back-to-back episodes on Thursday, June 11, the series will follow families from all walks of life as they receive coaching and a customized design plan that they can quickly make a reality.

[05/13/20 - 09:14 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces New Learning Series "Sleeping with Friends" Premiering May 20
In this three part special, EduTubers will go head to head to see who can improve their own sleep using the latest techniques and products.

[05/13/20 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The four-part documentary series premieres Wednesday, May 27 on the streaming service.

[05/13/20 - 09:01 AM]
Showtime Announces the Premiere Dates for the Non-Fiction Programs "The Go-Go's," "Love Fraud" and "Belushi"
Originally scheduled to launch on May 8, "Love Fraud" will now debut on Sunday, August 30.

[05/13/20 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Claims Demo Crown with "The Voice"
The network takes home the adults 18-49 while an all-repeat CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[05/13/20 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Centerpiece" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Join us for a journey to the center.

[05/13/20 - 07:44 AM]
Steven Knight to Adapt Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" for BBC One and FX
Knight will write and executive produce the six-episode adaptation, which will also be executive produced by Tom Hardy, Ridley Scott, Dean Baker, David W. Zucker, Kate Crowe and Mona Qureshi.

[05/13/20 - 07:09 AM]
NBC Renews "A Little Late with Lilly Singh" for a Second Season
The series, which taped the entirety of its first season in the fourth quarter of 2019 and currently airs in the U.S., Canada, India and around the world, is on Peacock, Hulu and the NBC App as well as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

[05/13/20 - 07:01 AM]
HBO Max Unveils Exciting Second Wave Slate of Max Originals to Debut Throughout the Summer Beginning June 18th
The next wave of titles coming to the platform begins Thursday, June 18 with the debut of the entire first season of the unscripted kids adventure competition series "Karma," led by YouTube host Michelle Khare.

[05/13/20 - 06:05 AM]
Golf Films' "Tiger Slam" Premieres Sunday, May 24 at 8 P.M. ET on Golf Channel
The project details Woods' dominance atop the professional golf landscape, lifting the sport to places not previously seen after capturing each of golf's four majors between June 2000 and April 2001.

[05/13/20 - 06:01 AM]
BET Greenlights Second Seasons for Hit Scripted Series "Tyler Perry's The Oval" and "Tyler Perry's Sistas"
Production of the original drama is slated to start at Tyler Perry Studios on July 8, with premiere dates for both series forthcoming.

[05/13/20 - 05:31 AM]
truTV Expands on Wildly Successful Franchise with "Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party"
The six-episode half-hour series is set to premiere on Thursday, May 21 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/12/20 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 12
Updates include: The CW gives series orders to "Kung Fu," "Republic of Sarah"; HBO Max plans "Head of the Class" reboot; and Katee Sackhoff latest bound for "The Mandalorian."

[05/12/20 - 05:43 PM]
Netflix Sets Two Romantic Comedies Starring Reese Witherspoon with Her Company, Hello Sunshine Producing
"Your Place or Mine" and "The Cactus" are both on tap at the streaming service.

[05/12/20 - 04:00 PM]
Bingeworthy "Solar Opposites" Blasts Off as Hulu's Most-Watched Original Comedy Premiere
Hulu spins the numbers for the series to date.

[05/12/20 - 01:02 PM]
Human/Animal Hybrids Journey Through a Post-Apocalyptic Paradise in "Sweet Tooth," A New Netflix Series Based on Characters from DC
The eight-episode series comes from Team Downey's Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey and Amanda Burrell.

[05/12/20 - 01:01 PM]
More Multiples, More Fun - "Outdaughtered" and "Sweet Home Sextuplets" Return and Bring All Kinds of Adorable to TLC Just in Time for Summer
New seasons will roll out on Tuesday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 16, respectively.

[05/12/20 - 12:01 PM]
"SpongeBob SquarePants" Voice Cast Unites for Virtual Table Read in Nickelodeon's "The Stars of SpongeBob Fan Favorites Special," Premiering Friday, June 5
The special will feature animation from the original episodes alongside the voice cast's re-creation of beloved scenes.

[05/12/20 - 11:52 AM]
On May 30, Nat Geo WILD Proves Home Is Where the Heart Is with the Return of Fan-Favorite Series "Heartland Docs, DVM"
The series has captured both the hearts and the respect of audiences nationwide and returns to the small screen to offer a front-row seat to experience daily life among the Great Plains in Hartington, Nebraska.

[05/12/20 - 10:23 AM]
"Once Upon a Quarantime" Set to Premiere May 20 on Lifetime
The unscripted special follows four couples who have been self-filming their new reality during the crisis.

[05/12/20 - 10:22 AM]
Food Network's New Reality Series Features One Family, Three Restaurants and the Craziest Time of the Year on "Summer Rush"
The four-part reality series premieres on Thursday, June 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/12/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Official Poster and New Trailer for "The Good Lord Bird," Starring and Executive Produced by Ethan Hawke
The seven-episode series was previously scheduled to premiere Sunday, February 16.

[05/12/20 - 09:46 AM]
Comedian Mo Mandel Visits Unappreciated Small Towns Across America and Uncovers What Makes Them So Unique in New Discovery Special
"Small Town Throwdown" premieres Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/12/20 - 09:30 AM]
Anthology Series "Room 104" Returns for Fourth and Final Season July 24
Created by Mark and Jay Duplass, the late-night, half-hour anthology series returns with 12 new episodes, each telling a unique and unexpected tale of the characters who pass through a single room of a typical American chain motel.

[05/12/20 - 09:07 AM]
Quibi Orders Acclaimed Sketch Series "Alternatino" from Arturo Castro and Comedy Central Productions
Season one debuted on Comedy Central in June 2019, receiving praise from critics and breaking through the cultural zeitgeist with highly-viewed sketches showcasing a provocative, unique voice in the comedy landscape.

[05/12/20 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Farewell Season: "Fuller House" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The show's final episodes premiere Tuesday, June 2 on the streaming service.

[05/12/20 - 08:43 AM]
New Season of HGTV's Hit Series "Good Bones" Spotlights Dramatic Home Renovations and Follows Mina Starsiak Hawk's IVF Journey
New episodes begin Tuesday, June 9 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[05/12/20 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "9-1-1" Finale Tops Demos for FOX
The network leads the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[05/12/20 - 08:02 AM]
"Forensic Files II", HLN's Highest Rated Original Series Ever, Is Renewed for Two Seasons with 32 Episodes
The next season will begin airing in 2021, with esteemed actor Bill Camp serving as narrator.

[05/12/20 - 07:05 AM]
Video: "The Woods" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series, based on Harlan Coben's novel, drops June 12 o the streaming service.

[05/12/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Hannah Gadsby: Douglas" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"Douglas," the highly anticipated follow-up to the genre-defining comedy special "Nanette," streams May 26 only on Netflix.

[05/12/20 - 05:36 AM]
The Walt Disney Company to Fast Track Premiere of the Tony Award(R)- and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Musical "Hamilton"
The filmed version of the original Broadway production will come to Disney+ on July 3.

[05/12/20 - 05:30 AM]
"The Lying Life of Adults," Elena Ferrante's Latest Novel, Will Be Developed Into a Netflix Original Series Together with Fandango
The book is a powerful and singular portrayal of Giovanna's transition from childhood to adolescence in the 90s.

[05/11/20 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 11
Updates include: Ryan Murphy announces "American Horror Story" spin-off series; CBS All Access parts ways with "Tell Me a Story"; and Netflix eyes new "Tiger King" installment.

[05/11/20 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Ju-On: Origins" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The legendary Japanese horror franchise that has become a smash hit worldwide gets its first drama adaptation.

[05/11/20 - 04:45 PM]
Series Title Change: Relive the Most Dramatic Seasons in Bachelor History on "The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons - Ever!," Hosted by Chris Harrison, Beginning Monday, June 8, on ABC
The 10-episode series event was previously announced as "The Bachelor: The Most Unforgettable - Ever!"

[05/11/20 - 02:18 PM]
"The Last Dance" Premieres Continue to Inspire Significant Audiences, Averages 5.6 Million Viewers Across First 8 Episodes
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, May 10.

[05/11/20 - 02:16 PM]
The CW Network Acquires Four Scripted Series for Broadcast and Its Free Ad-Supported Streaming Platforms
"Swamp Thing" and "Tell Me a Story" will make their network television debuts on The CW Network and stream for the first time on The CW's free, ad-supported digital platforms.

[05/11/20 - 01:21 PM]
MTV Documentary Films Academy Award(R) Nominated "St. Louis Superman" Executive Produced by Sheila Nevins and Fiona Lawson-Baker to Premiere Monday, May 18th at 9PM ET/PT across MTV, VH1 and MTV2
The award-winning film tells the story of Representative Bruce Franks Jr., a Ferguson activist and battle rapper who was elected to the overwhelmingly white and Republican Missouri House of Representatives.

[05/11/20 - 01:18 PM]
NBCUniversal, In Partnership with Sky, Expands One Platform with New Global Business Offering
Advertising and partnership opportunities across both leading media companies, from Sky's global IP to international news, will now be available for purchase through NBCUniversal's One Platform.

[05/11/20 - 12:50 PM]
Lifetime Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Iconic "Lifetime Original Movie" All Summer Long
The premieres of "The Captive Nanny" and "My Husband's Deadly Past" will help kick things off on said weekend.

[05/11/20 - 10:46 AM]
Food Network Sets Launch for Self-Shot "Symon's Dinners Cooking Out" After Michael Symon Live Online Cooking Series Surpasses Thirty Million Views
Almost daily, the chef has been treating fans to live cooking classes from his home on Food Network Kitchen's Facebook page since quarantine began.

[05/11/20 - 10:25 AM]
Bravo Announces "Below Deck Mediterranean" Season Five Premiering Monday, June 1 at 9PM ET/PT
Returning for a shocking fifth season in picturesque Mallorca, Spain, are: Captain Sandy Yawn, Hannah Ferrier (Chief Stew) and season two's Malia White (Bosun).

[05/11/20 - 10:18 AM]
Video: "I'm No Longer Here" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A terrible misunderstanding with a local gang sends 17-year-old Ulises, leader of a group hooked on cumbia music, across the border to save his life.

[05/11/20 - 10:05 AM]
Peacock Presents: "The At-Home Variety Show" Featuring Seth MacFarlane
This Peacock special will both entertain and help raise awareness and support for Feeding America, Americares and United Way.

[05/11/20 - 09:59 AM]
Next Stop, The Twilight Zone! Season Two to Premiere on CBS All Access Thursday, June 25
All 10 episodes of the original anthology series will drop at once, the service announced today.







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[11/27/24 - 10:04 AM]
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren to Lead New Guy Ritchie Project for Paramount+ with Showtime
The project is an electrifying, new global crime series centered around two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal "fixer" charged with protecting one of them at all costs.

[11/27/24 - 08:00 AM]
"ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing" Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on December 24
The true-crime documentary about Kansas City Chiefs superfan and serial bank robber Xaviar Babudar, features unprecedented interview footage with Babudar following his initial arrest, prior to him removing his ankle monitor and going on the run.

[11/27/24 - 07:09 AM]
Discovery Channel December Programming Highlights
This December, new Episodes of "Contraband: Seized at the Airport," "Expedition Files," "Game Changers," "Gold Rush," "Homestead Rescue," "The Last Woodsmen," "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch," and "Mystery of the Abandoned" premiere on Discovery Channel.

[11/27/24 - 05:59 AM]
Video: Check Out the Official Teaser Trailer for New Medical Mystery Drama "Watson," Starring Morris Chestnut
A 60-second version of the trailer will air during the Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions NFL Thanksgiving game Thursday, November 28, on CBS, with the full version available online.

[11/26/24 - 05:01 PM]
"The Summer Hikaru Died" Set to Bring Eerie Anime Thrills to Netflix
A chilling blend of slice of life and the supernatural, Yoshiki's life is thrown upside down when his best friend Hikaru is replaced by "something" that looks and acts just like him.

[11/26/24 - 04:55 PM]
"Abbott Elementary" Season 4 Return Skyrockets +321% in Total Viewers and +846% in Adults 18-49 Over Initial Live+Same Day Audience
The season four premiere of "Abbott Elementary" stands as the top multiplatform telecast in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 since the show's post-Oscars episode (3/10/24).

[11/26/24 - 03:01 PM]
Video: New Games, New Stakes - "Squid Game" Season 2 Main Trailer and Key Art "Round and Round" Unveiled
With its premiere just around the corner on December 26, the trailer delivers an electrifying glimpse into the deadly games and gripping character dynamics that await fans worldwide.

[11/26/24 - 02:34 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Debuts Official Trailer for Showtime's "Dexter: Original Sin"
The series premieres Friday, December 13 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, before making its on-air US debut on Sunday, December 15 at 10pm ET/PT.

[11/26/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 vs. CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" posted double-digit gains week to week across the board, hitting a 6-week high in overall viewers and 7-week highs in both key Adult demos.

[11/26/24 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Orders Limited-Series Adaptation of Harlan Coben's "I Will Find You"
An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive - and must break out of prison to find out the truth.

[11/26/24 - 12:03 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 18: "The Merry Gentlemen" and "A Man on the Inside" Take the Top Spots
Season 2 of the animated series "Arcane" laid siege to #2 (6.4M views), while Season 1 took #5 with 2.2M views.

[11/26/24 - 11:44 AM]
TNT Sports to Debut "Evolve and Flex" with Lance Fresh Friday, Dec. 6, on truTV and Max
The show is hosted by sports-lifestyle expert Lance Fresh and features candid conversations with guests to discuss how life's events have contributed to their sense of style.

[11/26/24 - 11:19 AM]
MGM+ Announces 2025 Premiere Date for "NFL Icons" Season Four
In the upcoming fourth season, the docuseries will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Montana, DeMarcus Ware, Kurt Warner and Gale Sayers.

[11/26/24 - 10:24 AM]
Video: "Rogue Heroes" (MGM+ 2025 Series) Season 2 Tease
"Rogue Heroes" is a dramatized account of how the world's greatest Special Forces unit, the SAS, was formed under extraordinary circumstances in the darkest days of World War Two.

[11/26/24 - 10:09 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Releases Official Trailer for Second Season of Hit Australian Drama, "Darby and Joan"
The new season debuts with a two-episode premiere, exclusively on Acorn TV, on December 30, followed by weekly episodes through January 27.