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[05/27/20 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 27
Updates include: Manny Jacinto cast in Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers"; Fuji TV pulls the plug on Netflix's "Terrace House: Tokyo 2019–2020"; and "America's Got Talent" producers release statement on Gabrielle Union's departure.

[05/27/20 - 05:11 PM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Official Trailer for "Jo Koy: In His Elements"
For the first time ever, comedian Jo Koy takes Netflix to the Philippines in his new special.

[05/27/20 - 04:55 PM]
Video: Welcome To Olympus. Unprecedented "Reality Z" Trailer Reveals Disputed Fortress in the Middle of a Zombie Apocalypse
A tribute to fans of the genre, the visceral show combines British irony with Brazilian tropicalist anthropophagy, and has the city of Rio de Janeiro as the background for the story.

[05/27/20 - 02:32 PM]
Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz, Jillian Bell and Their "Bless the Harts" Castmates Unite for Virtual Table Read to Benefit Feeding America
Said event will take place Monday, June 1 on Animation Domination's YouTube channel.

[05/27/20 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Secret Society of Second-Born Royals" - Official Trailer - Disney+
They're not the heirs, but they're destined to protect the throne.

[05/27/20 - 01:31 PM]
Animal Planet Premieres Special Episode of "The Aquarium" Featuring the Much Aniticipated Birth of a Baby Beluga Whale
Said installment premieres this Saturday, May 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/27/20 - 12:01 PM]
USA Network and Syfy Partner with GLAAD to Celebrate National Pride Month This June
Between the two networks, this campaign will feature Pride-themed marathons, custom short-form videos, fan testimonials, PSAs, all-new podcast episodes and a variety of fresh editorial.

[05/27/20 - 09:57 AM]
Comcast to Bring WarnerMedia's HBO Max to Xfinity Customers
As part of the deal, existing Xfinity HBO customers will have access to HBO Max beginning today at no additional cost via the HBO Max app and website.

[05/27/20 - 09:21 AM]
Reelz Adds New Specials, New Series and New Episodes of Returning Original Series to June 2020 Lineup
Highlights include the premiere of new series "Serial Psyche."

[05/27/20 - 08:30 AM]
HGTV's Smash Hit "Celebrity IOU" Is the Highest Rated First-Year Series in Network History Access Multiple Demos
HGTV further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[05/27/20 - 08:14 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "America's Got Talent"
The show's season opener easily wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/27/20 - 08:01 AM]
Apocalyptic Weather, Sudden Explosions and Unidentified Creatures Caught on Camera in a New Season of "Strange Evidence" on Science Channel
An all-new season premieres Thursday, June 11 at 9:00/8:00c on Science Channel.

[05/27/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Lenox Hill" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow the journey of four real doctors who struggle to balance their personal lives with the highs and lows of working on the frontlines of America's healthcare system.

[05/27/20 - 06:21 AM]
"Lifetime Presents Variety's Power of Women: Frontline Heroes" Special Honoring Women in the Face of the Pandemic Premiering Tuesday, June 9 on Lifetime and Facebook
Virtually hosted by Robin Roberts, the special will be simultaneously broadcast from Variety's Facebook page, and cross-posted on Lifetime's Facebook page at 10PM ET/7PM PT.

[05/27/20 - 06:01 AM]
Six-Episode Limited Series "Stateless" Premieres July 8 on Netflix
Yvonne Strahovski, Jai Courtney, Asher Keddie, Fayssal Bazzi, Dominic West, and Cate Blanchett star in the project.

[05/27/20 - 06:00 AM]
HBO Max Launches Today
"Today we are proud to introduce HBO Max - a dream that was created and nurtured by an incredible team of talented executives who dedicated the last year-and-a-half to making it a reality for consumers nationwide," said Bob Greenblatt.

[05/27/20 - 12:48 AM]
"Whispers" First Saudi Thriller Set to Launch on Netflix June 11th
The eight-episode series tells the story of a family who face the death of the family patriarch, Hassan, whose mysterious past resurfaces days before the expected launch of his company's new smart application.

[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.







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[11/05/25 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" - Season 5 Official Teaser - Starz
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[11/05/25 - 09:39 AM]
"College GameDay" and ESPN College Football on ABC Win Week 10
Georgia-Florida led the week with 7.8 million viewers, marking the largest audience on record for this rivalry in a full national window.

[11/05/25 - 09:01 AM]
'Tis the Season to Be Jolly When "25 Days of Christmas" Returns to Spread Holiday Cheer on Freeform
Last year, "25 Days of Christmas" reached 32 million viewers.

[11/05/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Abandons" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In 1850s Washington, two families led by powerful matriarchs - one wealthy, one poor but deeply loyal - battle for supremacy on the unforgiving frontier.

[11/05/25 - 08:01 AM]
Hulu Announces Cast for "Never Change!"
The film follows the 2005 graduating class of North Meadows High School, who had their senior year cut short due to a disastrous tornado that wrecked half the school.

[11/05/25 - 08:00 AM]
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Concludes First Full Year on The Cw Network with Most-Watched Season in Four Years
The championship race, which saw Jesse Love emerge as the season winner, drew 1,015,000 total viewers and peaked at 1,191,000 total viewers from 9:30-9:45pm ET.

[11/05/25 - 07:04 AM]
"The Last Thing He Told Me," Returns for Season Two on February 20, 2026
Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice, David Morse and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau return, while new additions include Judy Greer and Rita Wilson.

[11/05/25 - 06:00 AM]
Vice TV and Professional Fighters League Join Forces to Showcase Global MMA in the US
The network serve as the exclusive linear US telecast home for 10 international events, beginning with two in December and continuing with eight more throughout 2026.

[11/05/25 - 05:31 AM]
Xolo Mariduena Joins Season 3 of Netflix's "One Piece"
He'll star as Portgas D. Ace in season three, which is set to go back into production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.

[11/05/25 - 05:01 AM]
Paramount and PBR Announce Landmark Five-Year Media Rights Deal
The partnership builds on the long-standing relationship between PBR and CBS Sports, which began in 2013 and runs through 2030.

[11/05/25 - 05:00 AM]
The Golden Globes to Honor Helen Mirren with the 2026 Cecil B. Demille Award
As previously announced, the award will be presented on "Golden Eve," the new annual primetime special honoring recipients of the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Award, airing on Thursday, January 8 on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.

[11/05/25 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" - Special Trailer - Netflix
Iroha, a high school student living on her own, has her life upended when she takes in Kaguya, who came from the moon.

[11/04/25 - 06:31 PM]
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This will be the first-ever Grizzlies game on NBC.

[11/04/25 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Dynamite Kiss" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A passionate fling in Jeju ends abruptly - until fate reunites an heir and a young woman when she joins his company, disguised as a married mother.

[11/04/25 - 04:19 PM]
FOX Scores 7.19 Million Viewers for Penn State-Ohio State
Plus, Texas Tech's win over K-State earned 3,131,000 viewers on FOX - up +42% over last year's average of Big 12 games on the network.