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[06/11/20 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 11
Updates include: Amazon lands former Pop TV drama "Flack"; Keira Knightley to star in Hulu's "The Other Typist"; and Ben Hollingsworth promoted to regular on Netflix's "Virgin River."

[06/11/20 - 11:06 PM]
Video: "Dark" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The end is the beginning. And the beginning is the end. "Dark" comes full circle on June 27.

[06/11/20 - 09:23 PM]
Video: "Dads" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
Watch the trailer for the new documentary film from Bryce Dallas Howard, coming to Apple TV Father's Day Weekend.

[06/11/20 - 06:45 PM]
E! Renews "Total Bellas" for a Sixth Season Premiering This Fall
The current fifth season of "Total Bellas" is averaging nearly 1 million total viewers, 604,000 P18-49 and 443,000 W18-49, up 10 percent, seven percent and 14 percent, respectively, from the prior season.

[06/11/20 - 04:47 PM]
NBC Feels the Music with Renewal of "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"
"We were overwhelmed by the number of people who fell in love with 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' and how much joy it brought to everyone. We're thrilled to bring it back and can't wait to see how Zoey's journey continues," said Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta.

[06/11/20 - 02:04 PM]
Video: "Dating Around" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new season follows six singles on their dating journey as they go on five different blind dates in New Orleans.

[06/11/20 - 01:51 PM]
HBO Max Marks First Original Series Renewal with Season Two Pickup of Hit Comedy "Love Life"
Season two will remain set in New York City but will focus on a new character's journey - one which explores what happens when you've lived your whole life knowing who your soulmate is, only to find out years into a marriage that it's not the right fit at all.

[06/11/20 - 12:22 PM]
Video: "Greyhound" - Trailer - Apple TV+
Inspired by real events, Captain Ernest Krause (Tom Hanks) leads an international convoy of 37 ships on a treacherous mission across The Atlantic to deliver thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies to Allied forces.

[06/11/20 - 12:06 PM]
Video: "Mr. Iglesias" Part 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
New episodes are back beginning June 17, only on Netflix.

[06/11/20 - 12:01 PM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Trailer for "Summer Camp Island"
Season two of the series, produced by Cartoon Network Studios, drops on Thursday, June 18.

[06/11/20 - 12:00 PM]
truTV is Going to Be Lit This Summer with the Return of "Hot Ones: The Game Show" and "Tacoma FD"
Look for new episodes beginning Tuesday, July 14 and Thursday, July 23, respectively.

[06/11/20 - 11:37 AM]
YouTube Announces "Bear Witness, Take Action" a Global Conversation on Racial Justice Hosted By Common and Keke Palmer - First Project from New $100M Fund to Amplify Black Voices
Premiering Saturday, June 13, the over 90-minute special will be hosted by Common and Keke Palmer and feature YouTube creators, artists, influential public figures and prominent activist voices.

[06/11/20 - 11:14 AM]
Video: "Feel the Beat" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After failing to find success on Broadway, April (Sofia Carson) returns to her small hometown and reluctantly is recruited to train a misfit group of young dancers for a big competition.

[06/11/20 - 09:29 AM]
Starz Worldwide Hit Crime Drama "Hightown" to Return for Second Season
"Hightown" was the best performing series premiere across the Starz App and OTT platforms to date, doubling the previous series high in addition to its 1.45M linear viewers L+7.

[06/11/20 - 09:01 AM]
Beat the Heat with Adult Swim's Animated Summer - "Robot Chicken" Returns Along with New Seasons of "Tender Touches," "12oz Mouse" and Series Premiere of "YOLO: Crystal Fantasy"
"Tender Touches" kicks things off on Monday, June 15, with new episodes airing each night through Friday, June 19.

[06/11/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Exclusive Clip from "Adventure Time: Distant Lands - BMO"
Based on the animated series "Adventure Time" created by Pendleton Ward and executive produced by Adam Muto, these four breakout specials explore the unseen corners of the world with characters both familiar and brand new.

[06/11/20 - 08:13 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC's Drama Repeats Hold Off Original Competition
The network leads the night in total viewers and shares the adults 18-49 crown with FOX.

[06/11/20 - 07:13 AM]
Video: "Cable Girls" - Final Trailer - Netflix
The first Spanish Netflix Original Series comes to an end on July 3.

[06/11/20 - 06:18 AM]
Video: "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams star as aspiring musicians given the opportunity of a lifetime to represent their country at the world's biggest song competition.

[06/11/20 - 05:20 AM]
Video: "Wasp Network" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Based on a true and gripping story: Cuban spies infiltrate exile groups in the 1990s to stop terrorism against the island, but at a high personal cost.

[06/11/20 - 04:01 AM]
Video: Meet the Hosts of "60 in 6" on Quibi
A new era of "60 Minutes" storytelling is coming Sunday, June 14.

[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.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.