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[05/26/20 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: May 22-26
Updates include: Amazon eyes "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" TV series; Safdie brothers sign first-look deal with HBO; and Annapurna to bring Celeste Ng's "Everything I Never Told You" to the small screen.

[05/26/20 - 05:08 PM]
Hulu Issues Date for Corrections "Maxxx" & "In My Skin"
The two exclusively licensed British series will now launch on July 28 and July 30, respectively.

[05/26/20 - 04:32 PM]
Apple to Reboot Emmy Award-Winning Fan Favorite "Fraggle Rock" as All-New Original Series for Kids and Families
Produced by The Jim Henson Company in association with New Regency, the series will reunite the original stars - Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley and Uncle Travelling Matt - for new songs and adventures, with the same spirit as the classic.

[05/26/20 - 01:59 PM]
ViacomCBS Consumer Products Launches Global Reusable Face Masks Featuring Iconic Nickelodeon Characters
The reusable masks, which are not for medical use, will be available through major retail outlets worldwide later in the summer.

[05/26/20 - 01:02 PM]
Video: Trailer - Hulu's "Love, Victor"
The series will premiere with all 10 episodes on June 19, only on Hulu.

[05/26/20 - 12:40 PM]
History's "Grant" Debuts with 3.0 Million Total Viewers, The Network's Best Non-Fiction Miniseries Launch in Six Years and #2 Miniseries Launch of the Year in All of Cable
History spins the numbers for Monday, May 25.

[05/26/20 - 12:33 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces New Timothy Leary Feature from Errol Morris and Releases First Look
The film is inspired by Joanna Harcourt-Smith's memoir, "Tripping the Bardo with Timothy Leary: My Psychedelic Love Story."

[05/26/20 - 11:57 AM]
WE tv Presents "Untold Stories of Hip Hop: Quarantine Edition," Virtual Viewing Party Hosted by Angie Martinez
In this extension of the acclaimed "Untold Stories of Hip Hop," Angie and her guests find themselves, like so many of us, navigating the current situation of quarantine and social distancing.

[05/26/20 - 11:29 AM]
Free Video Entertainment Network, Crackle Announces Four Originals and Exclusives Movies, Documentary and Series as Part of Its New Film and Television Content for June
New originals include "The Clearing" and "Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters."

[05/26/20 - 10:47 AM]
Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe and Russell Wilson to Host The 2020 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing June 21 on ESPN
"There is so much good being done in the world right now, and The ESPYS are recognizing a sports community whose achievements reach far beyond the court," said Sue Bird.

[05/26/20 - 10:03 AM]
Jackson Galaxy Returns to Animal Planet During the COVID-19 Pandemic in All-New Special "My Cat from Hell: Cat Sh#t Crazy!"
In the special, due on Saturday, July 11, Jackson is faced with a whole new set of quarantine behaviors, both claw-some feline and human, unlike he's ever seen.

[05/26/20 - 08:12 AM]
Video: "Spelling the Dream" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Following four hopeful competitors' journeys, this documentary explores the trend of Indian Americans ruling the Scripps National Spelling Bee since 1999.

[05/26/20 - 08:11 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Titan Games" Returns on Top for NBC
The network takes home the adults 18-49 crown while ABC edges out the race among total viewers.

[05/26/20 - 08:03 AM]
CBS Sports Looks Back at Unforgettable Stories with "60 Minutes Sports: Timeless Stories"
Each one-hour episode, hosted by James Brown, will highlight three stories that debuted on "60 Minutes" or 60 Minutes Sports."

[05/26/20 - 08:00 AM]
FX Original Programming Slate Set Through 2021
Highlights include the new addition "American Horror Stories," a weekly anthology series that will feature a different horror story each episode.

[05/26/20 - 07:48 AM]
Fan-Favorite Couples Return in Force to TLC's "90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?" When Series Begins Sunday, June 14 at 8PM ET/PT
The first spin-off of the blockbuster franchise, the series revisits the most memorable couples from previous seasons.

[05/26/20 - 07:05 AM]
Video: "I May Destroy You" - Official Trailer - HBO
Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with a group of great friends, a boyfriend in Italy, and a burgeoning writing career.

[05/26/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Royalties" - Official Trailer - Quibi
The series follows ragtag songwriting duo Sara and Pierce as they navigate the strange and hilarious challenges of creating great songs for insane artists.

[05/26/20 - 03:07 AM]
Netflix Announces "Summertime" Season 2
The second season will be directed by Francesco Lagi, co-director and co-writer of the first season, and by Marta Savina.

[05/26/20 - 12:04 AM]
Video: "Dark" Season 3 - Date Announcement - Netflix
The final cycle is about to begin. Will the loop finally be broken? Find out on June 27.

[05/25/20 - 11:08 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Competition with NASCAR
The network's primetime coverage leads the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/24/20 - 11:02 AM]
NTT INDYCAR Series Genesys 300 Moves to Primetime on NBC Saturday, June 6
"America has a thirst for live sports, so we're thrilled to showcase the spectacular racing of the NTT INDYCAR Series in primetime on the broadcast network," said Jon Miller.

[05/24/20 - 08:15 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos, CBS Leads Viewers
Said victories come on an all-repeat night for the broadcast networks.

[05/23/20 - 09:20 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "WWE SmackDown" Top Demos
The network leads the repeat heavy night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[05/22/20 - 11:50 PM]
"Hollywood Game Night" Returns to NBC with Originals on Sunday, June 7
The Jane Lynch-hosted series will lead off the night at 7:00/6:00c.

[05/22/20 - 02:01 PM]
HBO Redirects Funds for Annual Emmy Party and FYC Events to Donate $1 Million to The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles Emergency COVID-19 Crisis Fund
"On behalf of Bob Greenblatt and myself, we are proud to make this contribution from HBO instead of using it for our traditional Emmy party and FYC events," said Casey Bloys.

[05/22/20 - 01:55 PM]
FX Renews "What We Do in the Shadows" for a Third Season
"We're incredibly happy that critics and audiences are all in on 'Shadows,'" Nick Grad said. "Week in and week out, the producers, writers and our amazing cast continue to make one of the funniest and best comedy series on TV."

[05/22/20 - 12:18 PM]
37.6 Million Families Met "The Willoughbys" Over the Last 4 Weeks
Netflix releases another audience figure, this time for the animated film.

[05/22/20 - 10:13 AM]
Walton Goggins to Narrate Discovery and Science Channel's Epic Documentary "NASA & SpaceX: Journey to the Future" Giving Viewers a Rare Glimpse Inside NASA and SpaceX Headquarters
The special two-hour documentary will air Monday, May 25 on Science Channel, and will rebroadcast on Tuesday, May 26 on Discovery.

[05/22/20 - 10:02 AM]
"Tuca & Bertie" Fly Again at Adult Swim - #1 Network with Young Adults Greenlights Second Season
"I've been a fan of Adult Swim shows since my teens, so I'm thrilled to bring my beloved fowl to the party and be a new voice for a fresh decade of absurd, irreverent, yet heartwarming adult animation," said creator Lisa Hanawalt.

[05/22/20 - 08:58 AM]
Hop on Board and Sail Back to the 60's: "Girls from Ipanema" Season 2 Premieres on June 19th
The new season will have six 50-minute episodes, produced by Beto Gauss and Francesco Civita.

[05/22/20 - 08:29 AM]
Coming to HBO Max This June
New Max Originals this June include kids' adventure competition series "Karma," the "Adventure Time: Distant Lands BMO" special, the third season of the critically-acclaimed comedy "Search Party," and the second seasons of "Doom Patrol," "Esme & Roy" and "Summer Camp Island."

[05/22/20 - 08:25 AM]
The First Dutch Netflix Feature Film in the Making
The film tells the story of Richie Rich and his journey to becoming the greatest hip-hop artist in the Netherlands.

[05/22/20 - 08:13 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts with "Holey Moley," "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
The Alphabet holds off the competition in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/22/20 - 08:01 AM]
"Selling Sunset" Season 2 Is Now on Netflix and - Surprise - A Third Season Premieres on August 7
In the series, the elite agents at The Oppenheim Group sell the luxe life to affluent buyers in LA.

[05/22/20 - 07:55 AM]
"Elite" Season 4 Is Coming to Netflix
The streaming service broke the news on social media this morning.

[05/22/20 - 07:00 AM]
HBO Max Celebrates May 27th Platform Launch with a "Week of So Much More"
To celebrate the nationwide launch of HBO Max on May 27th, the streamer has teamed up with a collection of fan-favorite brands to offer so much more to households, every day, for an entire week.

[05/22/20 - 06:49 AM]
Animal Planet's One-of-a-Kind Series "The Zoo" Moves to 8PM ET/PT on Saturdays
The series documents an unscripted look at the knowledge and diverse skills needed to operate a zoo.

[05/22/20 - 06:13 AM]
"Zenimation" Premieres on Disney+
Unplug, relax, and refresh your senses for a moment of mindfulness with Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Zenimation" - an animated soundscape experience.

[05/21/20 - 11:05 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 21
Updates include: ABC pulls the plug on "Bless This Mess," "Emergence," "Kids Say the Darndest Things," "Schooled," "Single Parents"; Yael Grobglas to lead "Here She Lies" at HBO Max; and Amazon lands "Three Pines" drama based on Louise Penny's novels.

[05/21/20 - 08:49 PM]
The Power of Entertainment Brings Americans Together for the Sixth Annual Red Nose Day Campaign to End Child Poverty
You can still watch "The Red Nose Day Special" - now available to stream on NBC.com, the NBC App, Hulu, and various other platforms for the next seven days.

[05/21/20 - 04:46 PM]
ABC News Live and National Geographic Join Forces for Global Live Streaming and Television Event, "Launch America: Mission to Space Live"
Live coverage kicks off Wednesday, May 27 at 3:00 p.m. EDT on ABC News Live and National Geographic.

[05/21/20 - 02:26 PM]
"Chasing the Sun" Returns to Ovation TV with Season 2
The series follows adventure-seeker, former pro surfer and international model Stephen Friedman as he travels the world.

[05/21/20 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Entertainment Renews Hit Drama Series "Prodigal Son" for a Second Season
"From the moment 'Prodigal Son' premiered, fans have been captivated by the astounding performances turned in by Tom Payne and Michael Sheen, as they go head-to-head in one of most unique family relationships on television," said Michael Thorn.

[05/21/20 - 01:46 PM]
Apple's "Little Voice" from Emmy Award Winner J.J. Abrams, Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson to Debut Globally Friday, July 10 on Apple TV+
Brittany O'Grady, Sean Teale, Colton Ryan, Shalini Bathina, Kevin Valdez, Phillip Johnson Richardson and Chuck Cooper star in the series, billed as a love letter to the diverse musicality of New York.

[05/21/20 - 01:34 PM]
ESPN Sees "The Last Dance" Audience Skyrocket with Time-Shifted/On-Demand Viewing; Now Averaging More than 12.8 Million Viewers per Episode, Up 128% from Premieres
ESPN further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[05/21/20 - 01:19 PM]
The Diesel Brothers Kick Things Off This Memorial Day with a New Series "Diesel Brothers: Diesel Nation" Followed by an All-New Season of "Diesel Brothers" June 22
Filled with more mega builds, epic stunts, and iconic pranks than ever before, Heavy D, Diesel Dave and The Muscle continue to blur the line between work and play.

[05/21/20 - 01:02 PM]
TNT Travels Back to New York City's Dazzling Gilded Age with Taut Thriller "The Alienist: Angel of Darkness" Premiering July 26
Based on best-selling author Caleb Carr's novel, the lead cast Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans and Dakota Fanning will star in this next season.

[05/21/20 - 01:02 PM]
Animal Planet's "Saved by the Barn" Moves to 9PM ET/PT
The Saturday night series follows Dan McKernan who picked up from his six-figure tech job in Austin, TX and left it all behind to take over his family's 140-year-old farm in Michigan and transform it into the "Barn Sanctuary."

[05/21/20 - 01:01 PM]
When Love Is Worth Killing For, Nothing Is Off Limits on Oxygen's "Killer Couples" Premiering Thursday, June 18, at 8 PM ET/PT
The true crime series returns with 10 spellbinding episodes.







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[06/02/26 - 01:17 PM]
FX's "The Drop: A Snowfall Saga" Set as New Title for Spinoff Series Coming Later This Year on FX and Hulu
Set in '90s Los Angeles, the new series follows "Snowfall" characters Wanda (Gail Bean) and Leon (Isaiah John) as they fight to take West Coast rap mainstream while gang wars erupt and record labels move to exploit hip hop culture for their own gain.

[06/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 25 - "The Boroughs" Makes Itself at Home at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Plus: "Nemesis" stole away with the No. 2 spot on the list, commanding 5.9 million views.

[06/02/26 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Announces Additional Summer 2026 Premiere Dates
Highlights include the return of "Kitchen Nightmares" on Tuesday, July 21 and "Beat Shazam" on Tuesday, July 28.

[06/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: BET Debuts Trailer and Announces Premiere Date for New Original Comedy Series, "Lot Patrol" from Manny Halley Productions
The series will premiere on BET on June 30, 2026 at 10 pm ET / 9 pm CT.

[06/02/26 - 09:29 AM]
Catch a New Season of "Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation" Premiering June 16 on Magnolia Network
With a bit of imagination and a lot of muscle, families transform their new vacation homes into the relaxing getaways they had always envisioned.

[06/02/26 - 09:21 AM]
BET Announces First-Ever Board of Advisors, Marking a New Era of Leadership and Cultural Stewardship
Established under the leadership of Louis Carr, President of BET, the Board brings together an influential collective of cultural icons, business leaders, and industry visionaries who will help guide BET's continued evolution as a force at the intersection of media, community, and culture.

[06/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" - Season 3 Official Trailer - Netflix
A new batch of hopefuls face fierce competition, high expectations and even higher kicks as they vie for a spot with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

[06/02/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: The Reign Ends Here - "All the Queen's Men" Reveals Trailer and First Look at Fifth and Final Season Premiering June 10 Only on Paramount+
The series will launch with two episodes, followed by a weekly rollout culminating in the mid-season finale on Wednesday, July 22.

[06/02/26 - 08:01 AM]
"Kaulitz & Kaulitz" Season 3 - Exclusively on Netflix from July 23, 2026
Germany's most popular twins once again take us along for the ride in their turbulent lives, sharing intimate moments, arguments, and scenes that go straight to the heart.

[06/02/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Tony Hinchcliffe: Man of the People" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
Tony Hinchcliffe returns with another brutally unapologetic hour from comedy's favorite equal-opportunity offender.

[06/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
"The Marlow Murder Club" Is Back in Action Filming Season 4
Season 3 premieres this fall on PBS.

[06/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Unveils Trailer for Third Season of Its Globally Acclaimed Drama "Silo"
The 10-episode third season will premiere on Apple TV with the first episode on July 3, followed by one new episode every Friday through September 4, 2026.

[06/01/26 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Husbands in Action" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A detective teams up with his ex-wife's new husband to chase down her kidnappers. Can this unlikely duo put aside their differences for one wild rescue?

[06/01/26 - 02:03 PM]
Exclusive Announcement Live From Crime Con 2026: Season 4 of the Hit Docuseries "Betrayal" to Stream on Hulu This August
In a room of thousands of fans of true crime and scandals, the team made a surprise exclusive announcement that Season 4 of the popular docuseries will stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for Bundle subscribers this August.

[06/01/26 - 02:02 PM]
"Squatters: Get the F*** Out of My House," A New Docuseries from Executive Producers Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Begins Streaming June 4 on Hulu
The six-part series follows ordinary people blindsided by manipulators who know exactly how to weaponize tenant protections and turn the legal system against the very people it's supposed to protect.