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[05/20/20 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 20
Updates include: Ginnifer Goodwin boards FOX comedy pilot "Pivoting"; Wilmer Valderrama renews first-look deal with "NCIS" producer; and Martyna Majok to bring "Queens" to HBO.

[05/20/20 - 05:04 PM]
Video: "Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Entering a fighting tournament held once every 100 years, Baki gives his all to fight back from the brink of death.

[05/20/20 - 01:36 PM]
CBS Renews "The Bold and the Beautiful" Through 2022
The afternoon series routinely wins its time period and averages over 3.2 million viewers every day.

[05/20/20 - 12:31 PM]
The CW Sets Original Music Collaboration Special "Iconic: TLC" Featuring The Groundbreaking Superstar Music Group
Hosted by multi-platinum recording artist and actress Jordin Sparks, the special features four artists performing genre-busting covers of TLC's biggest hits like you've never seen before.

[05/20/20 - 12:17 PM]
The "BET Awards" - The Biggest Celebration of Black Culture & Entertainment - Continues with Annual Show Set to Air Sunday June 28, 2020 at 8 pm ET
"The BET Awards are a seminal event - the biggest celebration of Black culture, Black accomplishment, Black excellence, and Black potential," said Scott Mills.

[05/20/20 - 12:04 PM]
Video: WE tv Drops Sneak Peek and Reveals the Cast for All-New Season of "Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition" Premiering Thursday, July 2 at 9PM
Five new hip hop couples are taking a step back from the game on an all-new season.

[05/20/20 - 11:44 AM]
Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli Joins Anne Burrell in New Season of "Worst Cooks in America" Premiering June 21st at 9pm ET/PT
"'Worst Cooks' is always filled with unexpected hilarious and inspirational moments, and Alex joining Anne as a mentor really brings the humor and expertise to the next level," said Courtney White.

[05/20/20 - 11:30 AM]
CBS to Broadcast the "47th Annual Daytime Emmy(R) Awards" Friday, June 26
This will mark the 14th time CBS has broadcast the Daytime Emmy(R) Awards, more than any other network.

[05/20/20 - 11:08 AM]
HBO Max to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut - Zack Snyder's Director's Cut of "Justice League" to World Premiere Exclusively on the Streamer in 2021
Snyder surprised fans with the news this morning during a live online commentary of his film "Man of Steel" with Henry Cavill.

[05/20/20 - 10:27 AM]
YouTube Originals Debuts New Learning Series "Sleeping with Friends"
The all-new reality competition series about sleep hosted by BrainCraft's Vanessa Hill is now available to stream for free only on YouTube.

[05/20/20 - 10:07 AM]
Discovery and Science Channel Secure Access to Capture NASA Launch of SpaceX's Crew Dragon Capsule, First Crewed Orbital Space Mission in the U.S. in Nearly 9 Years
The multiplatform event will also feature some of the biggest names in entertainment with live appearances by global superstar Katy Perry, TV and Internet personality Adam Savage, former NASA engineer and YouTube sensation Mark Rober and other surprise celebrity guests.

[05/20/20 - 10:02 AM]
AXS TV Expands Tuesday Nights with "Impact Wrestling" Original Series "Impact in 60," Beginning June 2 at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT
The hour-long series chronicles the promotion's celebrated 18-year history under the IMPACT and TNA: Total Nonstop Action banners.

[05/20/20 - 09:59 AM]
Video: New Trailer - Hulu's "Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi"
All 10 episodes of the series will drop Friday, June 19 on the streaming service.

[05/20/20 - 09:30 AM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Takes Fourth-Straight Late Night Ratings Crown
CBS further spins the late-night numbers for the season to date.

[05/20/20 - 09:22 AM]
The CW Network Presents "The CW Happy Hour" Featuring the Broadcast Premieres of Seven One-Hour Comedy Stand-Up Specials
Louie Anderson, Barry Brewer, Bryan Callen, Marina Franklin, Jim Gaffigan, Tom Papa and Alice Wetterlund are among those featured.

[05/20/20 - 09:15 AM]
Apple Announces Short-Form Sports Docuseries "Greatness Code" from Uninterrupted, Religion of Sports and Filmmaker Gotham Chopra, Featuring LeBron James, Tom Brady and More
Alex Morgan, Shaun White, Usain Bolt, Katie Ledecky and Kelly Slater are also featured in the series.

[05/20/20 - 09:03 AM]
WarnerMedia Bolsters HBO Max Launch with New Distribution Partners
The newest companies to sign on to distribute HBO Max at launch include Altice USA, Cox Communications, Microsoft, National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), Samsung, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Verizon.

[05/20/20 - 08:59 AM]
TV One Announces the Premiere of Original Go-Go Music Documentary "The Beat Don't Stop" During Black Music Month
The film, due on June 21, features Doug E. Fresh, Backyard Band, Junk Yard Band, Trouble Funk, E.U., TCB, TOB, Beat Ya Feet Finest, Maiesha and the Hip Huggers, among others.

[05/20/20 - 08:31 AM]
NBC's "Sunday Night Football" Is Primetime Television's No. 1 Show for Unprecedented Ninth Consecutive Year
NBC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/20/20 - 08:25 AM]
Organization Expert Cassandra Aarssen Helps Homeowners Curb the Clutter in HGTV's New Self-Shot Series "Hot Mess House"
The series will spotlight organization expert and coach Cassandra Aarssen doing what she does best - helping families tackle the chaos and challenges of home organization.

[05/20/20 - 08:13 AM]
Video: "13 Reasons Why" Final Season - Official Trailer - Netflix
As Liberty High School's class prepares for graduation, they are forced to make life-changing and heartbreaking choices about how their past will impact their future.

[05/20/20 - 08:10 AM]
Peyton Manning Returns with Second Season of "Peyton's Places" on ESPN+
The 15-episode season will once again feature Peyton exploring football's history and cultural impact through conversations with players, coaches and other key figures.

[05/20/20 - 08:09 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Finale Hold Off Competition
The network takes home top honors among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/20/20 - 08:08 AM]
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Team Up for National Streaming Day Celebration
During today's social event, fans can follow @DisneyPlus, @Hulu, and @ESPN on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat for 20+ social surprises throughout the day.

[05/20/20 - 07:46 AM]
Video: "P-Valley" - Official Teaser #2 - Starz
The drama, due on July 12, follows the lives of strip club dancers working down in the Dirty Delta.

[05/20/20 - 07:30 AM]
Vice President Joe Biden Returns to "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Thursday, May 21
This will be Vice President Biden's fifth visit to "The Late Show" and his first as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.

[05/20/20 - 07:12 AM]
Take Note - "Royalties" Is Coming June 1, Only on Quibi
Darren Criss and Kether Donohue star in the series, a satirical take on the oft-untold story of songwriters behind the world's biggest hits.

[05/20/20 - 07:01 AM]
Get Ready to See Your Favorite Characters Like Never Before in "Muppets Now," An Original Series, Coming July 31 Only on Disney+
The streaming service broke the news via its #DisneyBundle event on social media.

[05/20/20 - 06:59 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Comes to NBCSN with Classic Shows Hosted by Biggest Names in Sports, Begins with Michael Jordan, Next Monday, May 25 at 8 P.M. ET
LeBron James, Charles Barkley, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, J.J. Watt, Dwayne Johnson, Andy Roddick, John Cena, Ronda Rousey, Michael Phelps, and Derek Jeter are also featured in the stunt.

[05/20/20 - 06:00 AM]
Sit Back, Unwind and Watch Relaxing Old Footage with Joe Pera to Calm Your Worries
An ideal program to watch before bed, comedian Joe Pera and director Marty Schousboe have collected their most subdued footage and pieced it together in the most relaxing way possible.

[05/20/20 - 05:31 AM]
Adult Swim Renews "Three Busy Debras" for Second Season
The series wrapped its freshman run earlier this month.

[05/20/20 - 04:18 AM]
Video: "Lost Bullet" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A mechanical whiz is mistakenly charged with murder. The only proof of his innocence is the crime bullet, lodged in a missing car.

[05/19/20 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 19
Updates include: Ruby Rose announces departure from The CW's "Batwoman"; FOX pulls the plug on "Outmatched"; and E!'s "Very Cavallari" to sign off after three seasons.

[05/19/20 - 02:42 PM]
Video: Amazon Original "LOL: Last One Laughing Australia" Official Trailer
Rebel Wilson hosts the six-episode comedic series, which premieres premieres June 19.

[05/19/20 - 02:06 PM]
ABC to Present Encore Presentation of the Smash Hit Documentary "The Last Dance," Airing Saturday, May 23
All 10 episodes will air over successive Saturdays through June 20.

[05/19/20 - 01:43 PM]
"48 Hours" Finishes the 2019-2020 Broadcast Television Season as Saturday's #1 Non-Sports Primetime Program with Viewers
CBS further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/19/20 - 12:15 PM]
CBS Unveils 2020-2021 Primetime Lineup; 3 New Series Join 23 Returning Shows
The new fall schedule features perennial strength and stability, plus big new show additions on Thursday and Sunday.

[05/19/20 - 11:30 AM]
"60 Minutes" Finishes Season with Back-to-Back Wins as the Weekly #1 Primetime Program
CBS further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/19/20 - 11:00 AM]
Freeform Announces Programming Slate for 2020 and 2021
Highlights include the renewals of "Everything's Gonna be Okay" and "Motherland: Fort Salem."

[05/19/20 - 10:04 AM]
Esther Povitsky's "Hot For My Name" Stand-Up Special Premieres Friday, June 5th on Comedy Central
Documentary footage is intercut with Povitsky's sharp stand-up, giving audiences a hilarious look into her origin story.

[05/19/20 - 10:00 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Developing "Greenleaf" Spin-Off from Lionsgate
Plus: "Greenleaf's" fifth and final season will premiere on Tuesday, June 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/19/20 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "The Last Days of American Crime" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As a final response to terrorism and crime, the U.S. government plans to broadcast a signal making it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit unlawful acts.

[05/19/20 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Official Trailer and Poster for Documentary "Ringside"
The film chronicles the dramatic upbringing of two boxing prodigies and follows the divergent paths they take as they navigate life's uncertainties on the South Side of Chicago.

[05/19/20 - 09:03 AM]
Video: "Sweet Magnolias" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Life in the small, Southern town of Serenity isn't exactly serene for three best friends as together they navigate relationships, family and careers.

[05/19/20 - 08:56 AM]
NBC News Studios and Blumhouse Television to Co-Produce Scripted Limited Series on the Pam Hupp Case
The news marks the first project out of the partnership that was announced earlier this year.

[05/19/20 - 08:30 AM]
FOX Entertainment Renews Family Comedy "Last Man Standing" and Medical Drama "The Resident" for the 2020-2021 Season
"'The Resident' and 'Last Man Standing' are such important parts of FOX, and we're so pleased they will be returning next season," said Michael Thorn.

[05/19/20 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "The Voice"
The network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/19/20 - 08:04 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Is the #1 Friday Newsmagazine Across the Board for the 2019-2020 Primetime Season
NBC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/19/20 - 07:53 AM]
ESPN Films' Latest 30 for 30 "Lance" Premieres Sunday on ESPN & ESPN2
As with "The Last Dance," a version containing strong adult language will air on ESPN and a version edited for that language will air simultaneously on ESPN2.

[05/19/20 - 07:01 AM]
Meredith Names Emmy Award Winning TV Producer Rob Silverstein Executive Producer/Showrunner of New People-Branded Syndicated TV Show Launching Fall 2020
The half-hour TV program will be inspired by the iconic brand's unique combination of the most popular celebrity and inspirational human-interest stories including entertainment news, exclusive interviews, feature stories, beauty and style, true crime, and more.







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[06/08/26 - 10:55 AM]
Production Begins on Season Two of CBS' "Marshals" - The #1 New Broadcast Series
Produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the series averaged 20.4 million multiplatform viewers for the first eight episodes.

[06/08/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Bear" - Season 5 Official Trailer - Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach - FX
The final season premieres June 25.

[06/08/26 - 10:00 AM]
Rocket, Groot, Mr. Fantastic and Silk Join "Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends" Season 5, Premiering July 13
This season will introduce a new "Rescue-Webs" story arc in which Team Spidey is able to tackle even more daring rescues with their new Spidey-themed firetruck and rescue gear.

[06/08/26 - 09:16 AM]
"Lupin" Part 4 Will Premiere on October 23rd on Netflix
Omar Sy reprises his iconic role as Assane Diop, the gentleman thief, in these new eight episodes alongside Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Shirine Boutella, Théo Christine and Laïka Blanc-Francard.

[06/08/26 - 09:04 AM]
Chef Anna Gass Returns for Season 2 of "Instant Italian" Premiering Monday, June 29 on FYI Network
Season 2 of "Instant Italian" joins chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary influencer Anna Francese Gass back in the kitchen as she shares fresh takes on beloved Italian dishes.

[06/08/26 - 09:03 AM]
ESPN Scores Second Most-Watched WCWS Finals on Record; Game 2 Delivers Most-Watched College Softball Game Ever
Game 2 averaged 2.5 million viewers across ESPN/ESPNU, delivering the most-watched college softball game on record.

[06/08/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The American Experiment" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the new five-part documentary series The American Experiment reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Roku Originals Celebrates the Greatest Women in Sports with "Gamechangers: America's Top 25 Female Athletes," Executive Produced by Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, and Peyton Manning
This hour-long special, which is the second iteration of Roku's "Gamechangers" anthology series, will feature interviews with star athletes, sports media voices, and celebrities, celebrating the legacy and impact of 25 of the greatest female athletes in American sports history.

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
BritBox Announces "Hercule," Starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie's Legendary Detective Hercule Poirot
The series takes a magnifying glass to three of Christie's most celebrated stories, while also charting Hercule's burgeoning friendship with Captain Arthur Hastings, his early encounters with Scotland Yard's James Japp, and introducing him to one particular nemesis...

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Drops Official Trailer for High-Octane Series "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham
A Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios production, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes on Wednesday, July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[06/08/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: New Teaser for "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" Drops Down the Rabbit Hole, Debuting July 16 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+
A new teaser was revealed today, along with the premiere date, poster art and casting news confirming that critically acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will step into the twisted world of Wonderland as Chessy the Cat.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Meet Scooby-Doo! Netflix Reveals Live-Action Take on the Iconic Canine
This marks the first time in the Scooby-Doo franchise that the character of Scooby-Doo will be portrayed by a real dog.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Disney's Andscape Debuts Trailer for "They Fight," Starring Andre Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley Ahead of the Film's World Premiere at Tribeca
The film follows a reformed ex-con who finds purpose mentoring young boxers at a Washington, D.C. youth gym as they pursue their dreams in and out of the ring.

[06/08/26 - 07:00 AM]
National Geographic's Fin-Favorite Summer Event Returns with Even More Shark-Filled Fun, Kicking Off with Marquee Special "Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Additional fin-tastic programming will roll out throughout the month across Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Channel and Disney XD, with select titles also streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

[06/06/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: New Teaser - Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2 Return
The UK original returns this November on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.