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[06/22/20 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 22
Updates include: NBC gives status of 12 pilots originally ordered for next season; HBO Max eyes "Outliers" anthology series; and NBCUniversal pulls four episodes of "30 Rock" featuring blackface.

[06/22/20 - 01:45 PM]
FOX Entertainment Orders Second Season of Upcoming Animated Series "The Great North," from "Bob's Burgers" Creator Loren Bouchard
"Wendy, Lizzie, Minty and Loren delivered a show that embodies our animation brand so strongly, they left us no choice but to give this stellar series an early renewal ahead of its midseason debut," said Michael Thorn.

[06/22/20 - 01:13 PM]
Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Season Three Premiere Delivers Record Ratings and Increases +127% from Season Two
Paramount Network spins the numbers for Sunday, June 21.

[06/22/20 - 01:02 PM]
NBC to Air a Special Telecast of "Cannonball" on Monday, June 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
As previously announced, the show will premiere Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. on USA Network.

[06/22/20 - 12:59 PM]
All Eight Episodes of "Foodie Love," Isabel Coixet's Debut TV Series For HBO Europe, Available in the U.S. July 13
The eight-part drama series follows two thirty-somethings after they meet on a foodie mobile dating app.

[06/22/20 - 12:22 PM]
Video: "Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2" - Official Trailer - Disney+
For the first time, cameras were there to capture an eye-opening - and at times jaw-dropping - view of the challenges and the breakthroughs, the artistry, creativity and the complexity of creating the #1 animated feature of all time.

[06/22/20 - 12:08 PM]
The Grass Is Even Greener on Season Two of Bravo's "Backyard Envy," Premiering Tuesday, August 4, at 10PM ET/PT
Returning this season are James DeSantis, Garrett Magee, and Melissa Brasier.

[06/22/20 - 12:00 PM]
Hulu Showcases Breakthrough Advertising Solutions, New Research Insights and Original Programming Stars at Virtual Annual Newfront Presentation
Programming highlights include "Y: The Last Man" and "American Horror Stories" as part of FX on Hulu.

[06/22/20 - 11:17 AM]
Video: Apple Debuts "Foundation" Teaser Trailer at WWDC20
The highly anticipated Apple Original drama series is based on the internationally revered and award-winning Isaac Asimov novel series of the same name.

[06/22/20 - 11:00 AM]
New Release Date Announced for EPIX's Six Part Docu-Series "Helter Skelter: An American Myth"
Originally slated for Sunday, June 14, the six-part docu-series will now launch Sunday, July 26.

[06/22/20 - 10:20 AM]
Video: "Eric Andre: Legalize Everything" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The comedian's latest special drops June 23 on the streaming service.

[06/22/20 - 10:16 AM]
Free Streaming Network Crackle Plus Announces Up to 200 Hours of New Original and Exclusive Programming at 2020 NewFronts
Highlights include a second season of the Ashton Kutcher-produced "Going from Broke."

[06/22/20 - 10:02 AM]
AMC Announces Panels for "The Walking Dead," "Fear the Walking Dead," "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" and "NOS4A2" at This Year's Comic-Con@Home
Comic-Con@Home runs from July 23 to July 26 this year.

[06/22/20 - 10:00 AM]
The 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards Returns to The CW Network on Sunday, March 7, 2021 with Host Taye Diggs
The show will continue its combined Film and Television awards format, honoring the finest in both cinematic and televised/streaming achievement, and take place once again at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, health considerations permitting.

[06/22/20 - 09:05 AM]
The Karate Kid Saga Enters a New Era as "Cobra Kai" Comes to Netflix
Under the terms of the deal, the first two seasons of Sony Pictures Television's "Cobra Kai" will premiere on Netflix this year, with an all-new third season to follow.

[06/22/20 - 09:01 AM]
Season Five of "The Circus" Returns to Showtime(R) Amid an Unparalleled Presidential Race
New weekly 30-minute episodes will premiere on Sunday, August 16 and continue through the election.

[06/22/20 - 08:23 AM]
Video: "The Baby-Sitters Club" Official Trailer - Netflix Futures
Join in on the fun when "The Baby-Sitters Club" premieres on Netflix on July 3.

[06/22/20 - 08:15 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Both Viewers, Demos
The Alphabet's "The Room Where It Happened" special leads the evening among adults 18-49.

[06/22/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Lucifer's" Sexiest Moments - Official Date Announcement - Netflix
Look for new episodes beginning Friday, August 21 on the streaming service.

[06/22/20 - 07:00 AM]
Apple Teams with A24 on "Sharper," A New Feature Film Starring Academy Award Winner Julianne Moore
"Sharper" follows a con artist, played by Moore, set in the world of Manhattan's billionaire echelon.

[06/22/20 - 06:22 AM]
NBC to Air "Global Goal: Unite for Our Future - The Concert" on Saturday, June 27 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The concert will feature performances from Chloe x Halle, Christine and the Queens, Coldplay, J Balvin, Jennifer Hudson, Justin Bieber and Quavo, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Usher and Yemi Alade.

[06/21/20 - 07:26 PM]
Video: "Hamilton" - Official Trailer - Disney+
ilmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.

[06/21/20 - 09:24 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Another Low Key Night
The network wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/20/20 - 08:37 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos; Shares Demo Crown with FOX
"Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming" helps the Alphabet lead the night in both categories.

[06/19/20 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 19
Updates include: "One Day at a Time's" Brig Muñoz-Liebowitz signs overall deal with Sony Pictures Television; and Aisling Bea-led "This Way Up" nears second season at Hulu.

[06/19/20 - 01:01 PM]
New Airdate: Get Ready for the Hottest Night of Country Music When "CMA Best of Fest" Airs Monday, July 13, on ABC
The three-hour concert experience was previously scheduled for Thursday, July 9.

[06/19/20 - 01:00 PM]
"Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America" Rebroadcasts Wednesday, June 24, on ABC
World-renowned dignitaries, athletes and artists from around the globe came together for the program at Washington's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

[06/19/20 - 08:09 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Originals Top Competition
The Alphabet wins the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/19/20 - 05:03 AM]
Unlocking Secrets of the Past: New Science Channel Series "Lost Cities of the Amazon" Premieres This Sunday
In an all-new Science Channel series, archaeologists in South America reveal brand new discoveries that could lead to evidence of ancient civilizations across the entire Amazon basin.

[06/18/20 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 18
Updates include: FOX shutters summer edition of "So You Think You Dance"; Ricky Velez lands comedy at HBO; and Katy Murphy Davis, Matt Strauss set as showrunners on "Nick Cannon."

[06/18/20 - 09:27 PM]
Smithsonian Channel to Honor Juneteenth with a Full Day Lineup Programmed Chronologically from Pre-Civil War Through Obama's Presidency Across Linear and Digital Platforms
Additionally, a special selection of full episodes have been released for free on YouTube through the curated playlist, "The Ongoing Struggle for Equality."

[06/18/20 - 06:30 PM]
TNT, TBS and truTV's June 19th Roadblock Featuring Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" and "Just Mercy"
Host Anthony Anderson will be joined by guests, including Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative, Senator Kamala Harris and CNN's W. Kamau Bell.

[06/18/20 - 05:31 PM]
"Avengers: Infinity War" Joins TNT's Big Ticket Movie Lineup in Network Television Premiere
The cable channel will air the film's network television premiere on Saturday, June 27.

[06/18/20 - 05:08 PM]
Culinary's Biggest Stars Discuss Best Dishes and Share Personal Recipes to Cook at Home in New Series "All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate"
Whether it is the most sensational sandwiches, best burgers, or one of a kind dishes, Food Network icons showcase the best bites they have tasted through eight one-hour special episodes.

[06/18/20 - 03:08 PM]
TNT Moves Up Season Premiere of "The Alienist: Angel of Darkness" to July 19
The series will roll out as a four week event with two episodes airing every Sunday starting at 9:00/8:00c through August 9.

[06/18/20 - 03:00 PM]
All-New Comedy Series "United We Fall" Set to Premiere Wednesday, July 15, on ABC
The profoundly realistic family sitcom follows the trials and tribulations of Jo and Bill, parents of two young kids, as they try to make it day to day as a functioning family.

[06/18/20 - 02:54 PM]
Disney Television Studios and FX Partner to Produce "Pose-A-Thon," A One Hour Event to Entertain and Inform in Honor of Pride Month
The special emceed by Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-award winning actor and activist Billy Porter along with co-star Mj Rodriguez will air Friday, June 26 at 10:00/9:00c on FX and Freeform.

[06/18/20 - 02:00 PM]
HBO Max and Salma Hayek's Production Company Ventanarosa Lock Two Year First-Look Deal
"We are delighted to welcome the exceptionally multitalented powerhouse Salma Hayek and Ventanarosa into the HBO Max family," said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content, HBO Max.

[06/18/20 - 01:45 PM]
Comedy Central Nabs "Daria" Spin Off "Jodie" Voiced by Tracee Ellis Ross as the Lead
Ellis Ross voices the main character and serve as executive producer, which is based on Jodie Landon, Daria's friend at the fictional Lawndale High.

[06/18/20 - 01:44 PM]
Hulu Celebrates Pride Month with First Ever Virtual PrideFest Featuring DJ Sets, Dance Performances and Cultural Conversations from Extensive Lineup of LGBTQ+ and Ally Entertainers & Athletes
The one-day Hulu PrideFest event, hosted on June 28, is an immersive digital experience that will allow users to virtually connect and enjoy exclusive music, dance, and spoken word performances and programming throughout the day.

[06/18/20 - 01:31 PM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Trailer for "Close Enough"
The surreal animated comedy is about a married couple, their five-year-old daughter, and their two divorced best friends/roommates all living together on the east side of Los Angeles.

[06/18/20 - 01:28 PM]
BET Reveals Its Programming Line Up for Juneteenth - A Compilation of Uplifting Long and Short-Form Content Commemorating the Resilience of the African American Spirit
Starting at 7 AM PT, BET will premiere social justice episodes of series, inspirational films, music videos, messages of perseverance, tenacity and hope from leading Black voices to showcase Black achievement across all of our platforms.

[06/18/20 - 12:59 PM]
HBO Renews "Betty" for a Second Season
The six-episode half-hour series is based on Crystal Moselle's critically acclaimed feature "Skate Kitchen."

[06/18/20 - 12:01 PM]
HBO Max to Have U.S. SVOD Exclusive Premiere of Warner Bros. Full-Length Animated Feature Film "Scoob!"
The film first made its debut in homes via Premium Video On Demand (PVOD) and for premium digital ownership in the U.S. and Canada, providing first-run content while theaters remain closed due to the current global health crisis.

[06/18/20 - 12:01 PM]
ABC Announces Updated Wednesday Night Prime-Time Schedule for 2020-2021 Season
Emmy(R) Award-nominated comedy series "black-ish" will join the network's Wednesday night lineup this fall while the previously announced new comedy "Call Your Mother" will debut later in the season.

[06/18/20 - 12:00 PM]
Disney Channel Sets Friday, July 31, for Premiere Telecast of Summer's Spellbinding New Disney Channel Original Movie, "Upside-Down Magic"
Based on the New York Times bestselling children's book of the same name, this movie stars Izabela Rose and Siena Agudong as two best friends, Nory and Reina, as they begin their journey at the Sage Academy for Magical Studies.

[06/18/20 - 11:31 AM]
HBO Max and Sam Dean Seal Two Year Overall Deal
She recently wrapped production as showrunner for the upcoming HBO Max unscripted series "12 Dates of Christmas," which will debut later this year.

[06/18/20 - 11:05 AM]
Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond of CBS' Daytime Emmy(R) Award-Winning Show "The Talk" to Host the "47th Annual Daytime Emmy(R) Awards" Friday, June 26 on CBS
This will mark the 14th time CBS has broadcast the Daytime Emmy(R) Awards, more than any other network.

[06/18/20 - 11:02 AM]
Video: "Absentia" - Season 3 Official Trailer - Prime Video
The new season will be available on Amazon Prime Video on July 17.

[06/18/20 - 11:01 AM]
E! Greenlights "Celebrity Game Face" Special Executive Produced and Hosted by Kevin Hart Premiering Monday, July 6 at 10PM ET/PT
The Harts lead the teams through a hilarious game night full of fun, fresh and wildly unexpected moments, as the celebrities engage in a range of ridiculous physical challenges that viewers can play along at home.







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[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
Peacock Launches the Official "House of Villains" Podcast Hosted by "Survivor" Fan-Favorite and "House of Villains" Season Three Competitor Tyson Apostol
Each week, Tyson invites a fellow Season Three villain to unpack their strategic betrayals, shifting alliances, and iconic meltdowns - diving into the psychology of villainy and savoring the act of making excellent reality TV.

[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Homicide: New York" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Detectives and prosecutors revisit their most challenging murder cases in this chilling true-crime documentary series from the creator of "Law & Order."

[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
Matt Dillon to Star in MGM+'s Drama Series "The Magnificent Seven"
Dillon, who also serves as an executive producer, will reprise the iconic role of Chris Adams, originally played by Yul Brynner, who becomes the leader of seven gunslingers who sign onto the task of protecting a group of innocent villagers from a mercenary land baron hellbent on stealing their land.

[02/25/26 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Renews "Industry" for a Fifth and Final Season
"We're privileged to have joined the small, esteemed club of dramas that have run for five seasons on HBO," said creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay.

[02/25/26 - 07:01 AM]
HBO Max to Premiere "Song of the Samurai" - New Live Action Series from Hit Japanese Studio The Seven
The new series is the latest Japanese title to launch exclusively on HBO Max through WBD's partnership with U-NEXT and is set to premiere internationally on May 9.

[02/25/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Pretty Lethal" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
An action-packed thriller where five ballerinas, on their way to a prestigious dance competition, are barely on speaking terms when their bus breaks down in a remote forest.

[02/25/26 - 06:01 AM]
First Look: Netflix's "The Boroughs" Moves in May 21st
In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer's monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their "golden years" are more dangerous, and they are more formidable, than anyone expects.

[02/25/26 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "Brazil 70: The Third Star" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Relive the lineup of the most thrilling team of all time and see how each position, each number, and each decision contributed to building the campaign that became legend.

[02/25/26 - 12:01 AM]
"The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek" Can Be Found on Netflix on May 7
In this thrilling six-part series Detective Hess and Thulin reunite as they race against time to catch a perpetrator playing a disturbing game of hide and seek in the gloomy mists of Copenhagen's suburbs.

[02/24/26 - 08:28 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination That Paramount Proposal Could Reasonably Be Expected to Lead to a Superior Proposal
Paramount welcomes the WBD Board's determination and looks forward to continuing to engage constructively with WBD to deliver the benefits of Paramount's proposal to WBD shareholders, the creative community and consumers.

[02/24/26 - 05:10 PM]
"Eric Dane: Life, Loss & Courage - A Diane Sawyer Special" Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
In the wake of Eric Dane's death, following a ferocious fight with ALS, the special celebrates the beloved actor and revisits ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer's interview with Dane when he spoke out for the first time about his ALS diagnosis.

[02/24/26 - 04:22 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Could Reasonably Be Expected to Lead to a "Company Superior Proposal"
The revised proposal includes an increased purchase price of $31.00 per WBD share in cash, plus a daily ticking fee equal to $0.25 per quarter beginning after September 30, 2026.

[02/24/26 - 02:28 PM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Added on March 28
This game replaces the previously postponed Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup on January 24.

[02/24/26 - 01:48 PM]
Nearly 21 Million Viewers Watched NBCUniversal's Coverage of USA-Canada Olympic Men's Gold Medal Hockey Game, Peaking at 26 Million for Game-Winning Goal on NBC & Peacock
The USA-Canada gold-medal game delivered an average live audience of 18.6 million viewers on NBC and Peacock (8:15-11 a.m. ET).

[02/24/26 - 01:30 PM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Spanish Hulu Original "If It's Tuesday, It's Murder"
The series starring Álex García, Inma Cuesta, Ana Wagener, Pedro Casablanc and Biel Montoro, will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland and Hulu in the US on March 31.