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[06/10/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 10
Updates include: A&E axes "Live PD"; NBC nixes "Perfect Harmony," "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector"; and Hulu cancels "Harlots," "Reprisal."

[06/10/20 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters" - Trailer
The documentary about one of the most beloved film franchises premieres June 18 on Crackle.

[06/10/20 - 12:30 PM]
HBO Receives 4 Peabody Award Wins
"Chernobyl," "Chernobyl," "Watchmen" and "True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality" were the honored series.

[06/10/20 - 11:14 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Trailer for "Doom Patrol" Season Two
The first three episodes of season two of Doom Patrol premiere Thursday, June 25, then one episode will release weekly for the following six weeks.

[06/10/20 - 10:00 AM]
Six-Part Documentary Series "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" Debuts June 28 on HBO
The series is directed by Academy Award nominee and Emmy(R) winning director Liz Garbus and produced by Story Syndicate.

[06/10/20 - 09:05 AM]
Video: "7500" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars in the feature film, premiering June 19.

[06/10/20 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Crossing Swords" Official Trailer Release
Nicholas Hoult, Adam Ray, Tara Strong, Tony Hale, Luke Evans, Seth Green, Alanna Ubach, Adam Pally, Yvette Nicole Brown, Maya Erskine, Breckin Meyer and Wendi McClendon-Covey lead the voice cast of the animated series.

[06/10/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Trailer for Kid Competition Series "Karma"
The series takes 16 contestants, ranging in age from 12 to 15, completely off the grid, away from parents and the normal comforts of home, to solve puzzles and overcome physical challenges, with the laws of karma setting the rules.

[06/10/20 - 08:45 AM]
ABC to Present Encore Presentation of Critically Acclaimed Documentary "Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992," Tuesday, June 16
The encore presentation of "Let It Fall" features a special introduction and message from John Legend.

[06/10/20 - 08:18 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Welcomes Vice President Joe Biden Tonight at 11PM ET/PT on Comedy Central
The interview will also be available on all of the series' social platforms, including "The Daily Show's" YouTube channel.

[06/10/20 - 08:10 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Continues NBC's Reign
The Peacock network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/10/20 - 08:04 AM]
Hulu Original Programming Date Change: "Taste the Nation" and "Love, Victor" Premieres
To avoid Juneteenth, both series will now roll out earlier that week.

[06/10/20 - 07:08 AM]
Starz Picks Up "Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham" Unscripted Series from "Outlander" Stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish
The half-hour, eight-episode series is a celebration of Scottish history and culture as Heughan and McTavish take viewers along on their adventures.

[06/10/20 - 07:00 AM]
AMC Networks' Sundance Now Acquires U.S. Rights to Tim Minchin's Critically Acclaimed Drama Series "Upright" from eOne
The series follows a shabby musician (Minchin) who has to drive across Australia with nothing but a piano, and finds his baggage soon increases when a runaway girl comes into his life.

[06/09/20 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 9
Updates include: Paramount Network pulls the plug on "Cops"; CBS Television Studios extends options of pilot cast members; and Bravo terminates four on "Vanderpump Rules."

[06/09/20 - 01:30 PM]
Science Channel Digs Deep Into the Mystery of Egypt's Most Elusive Queen in All-New Special "Cleopatra: Sex, Lies and Secrets"
The two-hour special premieres Sunday, June 21 at 8:00/7:00c on Science Channel.

[06/09/20 - 12:00 PM]
New Airdate for "Lifetime Presents Variety's Power of Women: Frontline Heroes" Now Thursday, June 25
The one-hour special was previously scheduled for tonight on the cable channel.

[06/09/20 - 10:09 AM]
All Hands on Deck! Discovery's New Series "All on the Line" Continues June 16
The series has been off the network's schedule since its launch on May 22.

[06/09/20 - 08:09 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Wins Demo Race with Originals
"The Titan Games" leads the night among adults 18-49 while an all-repeat CBS is still the most-watched network overall.

[06/08/20 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 8
Updates include: Spectrum postpones return of "L.A.'s Finest"; Hartley Sawyer fired from "The Flash"; and Johan Renck to direct HBO's "The Last of Us."

[06/08/20 - 03:06 PM]
CBS News' Gayle King Will Anchor "Justice for All," A Primetime Special Exploring the Nationwide Fury Over Racism and Brutality in Policing in Wake of George Floyd's Death
CBSN, CBS News' 24/7 digital streaming news service, and BET will simulcast the special.

[06/08/20 - 10:00 AM]
TLC to Launch New Original "90 Day" Series, "B90 Strikes Back!" June 22 at 8PM ET/PT
Clap-backs, side eye and some serious explaining ensues when this brand new, late-night "social commentary" series takes flight.

[06/08/20 - 09:30 AM]
TBS Announces Star-Studded Talent Competition Series "Celebrity Show-Off" Hosted by Mayim Bialik
Based on the popular Korean show "My Little Television," the 10-episode remote series will turn TV and social media on their heads by transforming the variety format into an innovative experiment.

[06/08/20 - 09:02 AM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces "Attica," New Feature from Emmy(R) Winning Director Stanley Nelson
The project details the five-day prison rebellion that transpired in the fall of 1971 in upstate New York and still stands as the largest and deadliest the country has ever witnessed.

[06/08/20 - 08:33 AM]
ID to Air "The Murder of George Floyd: A Nation Responds," A Panel Dicussion About Police Violence, Law Enforcement Reform, and Activism Across the Country
ID's Tony Harris hosts a discussion about pervasive racism, police violence, and what it will take to make this the watershed moment that will expand equality everywhere.

[06/08/20 - 08:16 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Rides Originals to Adults 18-49 Victory
"Celebrity Family Feud" tops the night in demos for the Alphabet.

[06/08/20 - 08:00 AM]
Documentary "Welcome to Chechnya" Debuts June 30
The HBO film brings to light the work of a group of activists in the Russian republic of Chechnya risking their lives to combat the deadly anti-LGBTQ torture campaign that has escalated in the country.

[06/08/20 - 07:07 AM]
FOX's Pride 2020 Campaign Celebrates Pride Month with #TVForAll Social Activation Beginning Today Across FOX TV's Social Pages
FOX has partnered with GLAAD to create an intimate conversation over Zoom with past and present FOX talent and artists from GLAAD's team.

[06/08/20 - 03:32 AM]
Video: Netflix Turkey Shares the First Trailer for "One-Way to Tomorrow"
The film depicts the romantic story of two strangers who met on a journey from Ankara to Izmir.

[06/07/20 - 06:28 PM]
Unscripted Travel Series "Twogether," Starring Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu, Premieres on June 26
The series follows two handsome Asian stars, Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu, as they set off in search of their fans in various countries in the region, and become friends in the process despite their language differences.

[06/07/20 - 03:12 PM]
Video: "Psych 2: Lassie Come Home" - Watch the First 4 Minutes - Peacock
In the second "Psych" film, Santa Barbara Police Chief Carlton Lassiter is ambushed on the job and left for dead.

[06/07/20 - 09:02 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: IndyCar Series Puts NBC on Top in Demos
The network takes home the adults 18-49 crown while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[06/06/20 - 08:35 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with "20/20"
A new two-hour installment helps lead the night among adults 18-49.

[06/05/20 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 5
Updates include: Lifetime cancels "Dance Moms: Abby's Virtual Dance Off"; A&E's "Live PD" and Paramount Network's "Cops" pull latest episodes; and YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020" event moved to Sunday, June 7.

[06/05/20 - 02:27 PM]
From Herding to Hunting: New Discovery Series "Dino Hunters" Highlights a Group of Cowboys Who Are Finding New Ways to Make an Honest Living While Potentially Making History
The series premieres Friday, June 19 at 9:00/8:00c on Discovery Channel.

[06/05/20 - 12:15 PM]
BET News Presents: "Justice Now: A BET Town Hall" Airing Sunday, June 7 at 8PM ET/PT
Hosted by Marc Lamont Hill, this compelling conversation will assemble a diverse panel of voices, including activists and politicians to address systemic racism, and ways American society can use the global pain and the protest over the death of George Floyd to create meaningful and lasting change.

[06/05/20 - 11:59 AM]
Showtime(R) Offers for Free Two Acclaimed Documentaries Examining Racial Injustice in America
"16 Shots" and "Burn Motherf*cker, Burn!" are now streaming on YouTube and SHO.com, and are available to Showtime subscribers on demand.

[06/05/20 - 11:00 AM]
Jason Sudeikis Hosts TBS' New Comedy Competition "Tournament of Laughs"
The series - due on Sunday, June 21 - will present 32 comedians facing off in a hilarious, single-elimination bracket-style tournament, with each episode featuring multiple match-ups.

[06/05/20 - 10:00 AM]
TBS Uncovers Alternative Wellness with Exotic Social Experiment "Lost Resort," Premiering July 23
This wildly wrought, 10-episode social experiment follows nine strangers at their breaking points to an exotic wellness retreat where they embark on a voyage of self-discovery against a tropical backdrop.

[06/05/20 - 09:44 AM]
MTV to Premiere Groundbreaking New Project "True Life Presents: First-Time First Responders" on Tuesday, June 9th at 9PM ET/PT
MTV's first-ever fully self-shot special is an intimate, first-hand account of two young medical professionals in New York City, the epicenter of the pandemic, who heeded the city's call for help during an unprecedented demand for first responders.

[06/05/20 - 09:29 AM]
"Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn," An Intimate Look at an Infamous Figure, Debuts June 19, Exclusively On HBO
The film takes an unflinching look at the life and death of infamous attorney Roy Cohn, who first gained prominence by prosecuting Julius and Ethel Rosenberg in what came to be known as the "atomic spies" case.

[06/05/20 - 08:59 AM]
HBO Renews "We're Here" for a Second Season
Starring renowned drag queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara and Shangela Laquifa Wadley, the real life series travels to small towns across America, inspiring local residents to share their stories and express themselves in a night of no-holds-barred, full-on drag.

[06/05/20 - 08:30 AM]
VH1 Brings Back "Untucked" Aftershow for New Season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars"
The new season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" launches tonight on the cable channel.

[06/05/20 - 08:14 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Goes Out on Top for ABC
The Alphabet once again takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/05/20 - 08:00 AM]
Drama Series "Perry Mason" Debuts June 21, Exclusively On HBO
The series follows the origins of American fiction's most legendary criminal defense lawyer, Perry Mason.

[06/04/20 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday-Thursday, June 3-4
Updates include: Netflix cancels "Next in Fashion" after one season; Amanda Seales to depart "The Real"; and A+E Networks announces commercial-free special "We Need to Talk: Race in America."

[06/04/20 - 02:17 PM]
Oprah Winfrey Hosts In-Depth, Two-Night Conversation with Black Thought Leaders, Activists and Artists for "OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go from Here?"
The two-night special will simulcast on OWN and across all of Discovery's 18 other U.S. networks on Tuesday, June 9 (Part 1) and Wednesday, June 10 (Part 2) at 9:00/8:00c both nights.

[06/04/20 - 02:02 PM]
EPIX Docu-Series "Helter Skelter: An American Myth" Is Moving to a Later Date
The six-part docu-series is moving dates and will no longer premiere Sunday, June 14.

[06/04/20 - 12:17 PM]
"Space Launch Live: America Returns to Space" Hits Ratings High as #1 Non-Prime Telecast in the History of Discovery
Discovery Channel further spins the numbers for Saturday, May 30.

[06/04/20 - 08:12 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos; NBC Leads Total Viewers
The Alphabet's "The Wonderful World of Disney" presentation of the feature "Up" is the top adults 18-49 draw.







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[01/29/26 - 12:11 PM]
Mandy Patinkin Signs on to Play Odin in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Based on PlayStation's massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the series has received a two-season order, with pre-production underway in Vancouver, and casting has begun.

[01/29/26 - 12:00 PM]
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[01/29/26 - 11:17 AM]
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[01/29/26 - 11:03 AM]
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[01/29/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Orders New Limited Series "The Chain" from Damon Lindelof
Details are under wraps, but Lindelof is said to be expanding the mythology of Adrian McKinty's award-winning thriller.

[01/29/26 - 10:11 AM]
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Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Max Parker as Heimdall.

[01/29/26 - 10:05 AM]
Bravo's "Top Chef" Returns for Season 23, Serving Bold Flavors and Carolina Charm
The Emmy, James Beard and Critics Choice Award-winning series returns Monday, March 9.

[01/29/26 - 10:02 AM]
ESPN Original Series "On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing" to Premiere January 30
The five-episode series follows the world's most elite ski racers across the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

[01/29/26 - 09:38 AM]
FOX Nation Goes Deep Inside the Power, Scandal and Secrets of America's Early Presidents in New Docudrama "The White House"
The eight-part series brings to life the shocking true stories of the presidents, spouses, family members, confidantes, and adversaries, not just in the stately, public rooms of the White House, but in the intimate spaces they shared all under one roof.

[01/29/26 - 09:31 AM]
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The digital campaign brings the spirit of Westeros to life, along with a fan sweepstakes that offers a unique way for audiences to feel as if they're part of the story.

[01/29/26 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Emotional Final Trailer for the Timeless Romantic Drama "Outlander," Premiering March 6
The groundbreaking, time-traveling drama returns on Friday, March 6, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays.

[01/29/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Katt Williams' Fourth Stand-Up Special, "The Last Report"
Back for his fourth Netflix stand-up special, comedy icon Katt Williams delivers his famously bold takes on conspiracies, celebrities and the world at large in this electrifying set.

[01/29/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Age of Attraction" - First Look - Netflix
Age is thrown out the window when singles search for their soulmates in this dating series. Is love truly ageless, or will the years come between them?

[01/29/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Unveil First Look Teaser for the Highly-Anticipated New Drama, "The Audacity," from Emmy Award-Winner Jonathan Glatzer
Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, "The Audacity" takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos, and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future.

[01/29/26 - 08:07 AM]
Flavortown Comes to Life in New Food Network Series "Flavortown Food Fight"
In each episode, Fieri will welcome three chefs to Flavortown where skills and cooking chops can earn advantages and ultimately a win.