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[07/07/20 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 7
Updates include: Charlamagne Tha God to host new Comedy Central talk show; Matthew Weiner lands half-hour project at FX; and Peter M. Lenkov fired from "MacGyver," "Magnum P.I."

[07/07/20 - 03:05 PM]
FX and Hulu Launch 10-Episode Documentary Series "The New York Times Presents"
The series, a follow-up to "The Weekly," will feature 10 individual documentaries that will air on Fridays at 10:00/9:00c beginning July 10.

[07/07/20 - 12:36 PM]
An Epic Night of Engineering: New Season of "Impossible Engineering" Followed by Series Premiere of "Super Factories" Kicks Off on July 15 on Science Channel
Behind every seemingly impossible feat of engineering are the trailblazers and risk takers who have helped pioneer new technologies and techniques, revolutionizing engineering as we know it today.

[07/07/20 - 11:30 AM]
Documentary "Stockton on My Mind" Debuts July 28 on HBO
The film is the multi-layered story of millennial mayor Michael Tubbs, whose own experience growing up amid poverty and violence inspired him to create innovative change in his beleaguered hometown of Stockton, California.

[07/07/20 - 10:39 AM]
Video: "Love on the Spectrum" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Finding love can be hard for anyone. For young adults on the autism spectrum, exploring the unpredictable world of dating is even more complicated.

[07/07/20 - 10:19 AM]
Travel Channel Brings "Wonder Women: Superstars of Paranormal" to Comic-Con International's Virtual Comic-Con@Home This July
Panelists include paranormal investigators and researchers Amy Bruni ("Kindred Spirits") and Katrina Weidman ("Portals to Hell"), paranormal explorer Chelsea Laden ("Destination Fear") and psychic medium Cindy Kaza ("The Holzer Files").

[07/07/20 - 10:17 AM]
Video: "Jim Gaffigan: The Pale Tourist" - New Comedy Special - Amazon Prime Video
The two-part stand-up special features Gaffigan as he embarks on a seemingly impossible quest: to land in a country with no material, experience the culture and food, and then write and perform all-new material, all in one visit.

[07/07/20 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Greenlights Animated Series "Young Love," Based on the Academy Award(R)-Winning Short Film "Hair Love" from Creator Matthew A. Cherry and Sony Pictures Animation
"I am beyond excited to continue telling the story of Stephen, Angela and Zuri and further explore the family dynamics of a young Black millennial family we established in our short film Hair Love as an animated series," said Cherry.

[07/07/20 - 09:59 AM]
"NBA Countdown Presented by Mountain Dew: NBA Restart," A Two-Hour Live ABC Prime-Time Special, to Air Saturday, July 25
The ESPN produced special will also include special guest interviews and live reports from the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida - home of the NBA season.

[07/07/20 - 09:02 AM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces New Feature from Martin Scorsese About David Johansen, Legendary Frontman of the New York Dolls
"I've known David Johansen for decades, and his music has been a touchstone ever since I listened to the Dolls when I was making Mean Streets," said Scorsese.

[07/07/20 - 09:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Inks Multiplatform Deal with James Corden and Ben Winston to Produce Animated Movie and TV Series Based on Children's Book, "Real Pigeons Fight Crime"
Said Winston, "We are so delighted to be working with our great friends at Nickelodeon on this wonderful, charming and funny book, and can't wait to help bring it to life for kids everywhere!"

[07/07/20 - 08:59 AM]
Luca Guadagnino's New HBO/Sky Drama Series "We Are Who We Are" Debuts This September
A story about two American kids who live on a U.S. military base in Italy, the series explores friendship, first-love, identity, and immerses the audience in all the messy exhilaration and anguish of being a teenager.

[07/07/20 - 08:24 AM]
Shudder Takes Zoom Calls to a Terrifying New Level with "Host," A Horror Movie Shot and Produced Remotely During Quarantine
Set to premiere on Thursday, July 30, exclusively on Shudder in all its territories, "Host" was shot remotely during quarantine and features groundbreaking scares, stunts, and surprises, all filmed by the actors in their own homes.

[07/07/20 - 08:13 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Stays on Top with "The Titan Games"
The network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/07/20 - 08:12 AM]
Video: "The Claudia Kishi Club" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Asian American creatives pay passionate tribute to the iconic, stereotype-busting "Baby-Sitters Club" character in this heartfelt documentary short.

[07/07/20 - 08:06 AM]
Netflix Orders Fifth Season of "The Last Kingdom"
Producer Carnival Films confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[07/07/20 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Away" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank stars in the project, due on September 4.

[07/07/20 - 06:08 AM]
Video: "Street Food: Latin America" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The mouth-watering documentary series travels to Latin America to meet the local stars of Street Food in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia.

[07/07/20 - 06:03 AM]
Comedy Central Signs Deal with Two-Time Emmy(R) Winning Comedian John Mulaney to Make Two New "Sack Lunch Bunch" Specials
Mulaney added, "I was an intern at Comedy Central when I was barely older than the kids in the "Sack Lunch Bunch." I wasn't a very good intern, so I am psyched they hired me again. We are thrilled to bring these specials to Comedy Central: a place where I have had so many good times."

[07/06/20 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 6
Updates include: "Vienna Blood" to return for second season on PBS; three New Zealand projects to resume production; and Pharrell Williams brings "Voices of Fire" to Netflix.

[07/06/20 - 04:07 PM]
FOX Sports Celebrates 25th Season as America's Home for Baseball
The network opens its season on Saturday, July 25 with its first-ever quadruple-header.

[07/06/20 - 01:00 PM]
Apple Inks Overall Deal with The Maurice Sendak Foundation
Through the deal, Apple and The Maurice Sendak Foundation will reimagine new children's series and specials based on the books and illustrations by Maurice Sendak, which will premiere all over the world exclusively on Apple TV+.

[07/06/20 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Die Hart" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Kevin Hart plays a fictionalized version of himself who's tired of being the comedic sidekick.

[07/06/20 - 10:38 AM]
Lifetime Announces 2020 Summer Ripped from the Headlines Slate
Highlights include the two-night premiere of "Surviving Jeffrey Epstein" on Sunday, August 9 and Monday, August 10.

[07/06/20 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Siege" - Official Trailer - Netflix
It is the final hours of the devastating civil war between the Autobots and Decepticons.

[07/06/20 - 10:01 AM]
"Dead to Me" Renewed for a Third (and Final) Season by Netflix
In addition, Netflix has formed a multi-year partnership with creator Liz Feldman for original series and other projects.

[07/06/20 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Renews "DC's Stargirl" for Season Two
The CW will become the exclusive in-season home to the breakout superhero hit next season, airing on The CW Television Network and streaming the next day on The CW's free, ad-supported streaming platforms.

[07/06/20 - 09:05 AM]
The Walt Disney Company Announces Overall First-Look Deal with Colin Kaepernick
The first project in development as part of this deal is an exclusive docuseries chronicling Kaepernick's journey.

[07/06/20 - 09:01 AM]
Third Installment of Animated Anthology Series "Infinity Train" will Premiere Exclusively on HBO Max This Summer
Books 1 and 2 of the animated series produced by Cartoon Network Studios are now streaming on HBO Max.

[07/06/20 - 08:27 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NASCAR Leads Demo Race for NBC
The network takes home the adults 18-49 crown while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster overall.

[07/06/20 - 08:22 AM]
Video: "The Kissing Booth 2" - Official Sequel Trailer - Netflix
The follow-up film drops Friday, July 24 on the streaming service.

[07/05/20 - 08:18 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Holiday with "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular"
The network's annual telecast leads the evening in all categories.

[07/04/20 - 08:47 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, FOX & NBC Split Demo Crown
Meanwhile, CBS is the most-watched network last night.

[07/04/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Hello America" - Official Trailer - Quibi
British Comedian, Nish Kumar tackles the Grade A dumpster fire that is American Politics.

[07/03/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Trailer for "An American Pickle"
The film, directed by Brandon Trost, is based on Simon Rich's New Yorker novella and stars Seth Rogen as Herschel Greenbaum, a struggling laborer who immigrates to America in 1920 with dreams of building a better life for his beloved family.

[07/03/20 - 08:11 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: Repeats Put ABC, CBS on Top
The Eye wins the night in total viewers while both networks share the adults 18-49 crown.

[07/02/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 2
Updates include: FOX extends options on all six of its pilots; The CW cancels "Katy Keene" after one season; and CBS's "Big Brother" inches closer to return.

[07/02/20 - 03:44 PM]
ABC's "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'All in the Family' and 'Good Times,'" Set to Rebroadcast, Tuesday, July 7
The December 2019 broadcast reached nearly 13 million Total Viewers on linear and digital platforms.

[07/02/20 - 12:00 PM]
"The Greatest #AtHome Videos," Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, Returns with Four New Specials, Beginning Friday, July 24 on CBS
The new one-hour episodes will air each Friday through August 14, and showcase the next generation of viral home videos in the age of social distancing.

[07/02/20 - 11:06 AM]
"Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against The Universe" to Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, August 28
The soundtrack, from Walt Disney Records, will be available the same day.

[07/02/20 - 10:45 AM]
Morgan Kohan and Marcus Rosner Star in "Love on Harbor Island," Premiering August 8, on Hallmark Channel
Brenda Matthews also stars in the project, from ROP Productions.

[07/02/20 - 10:44 AM]
Cindy Busby and Torrance Coombs Star in "Romance in the Air," Premiering August 1, on Hallmark Channel
After learning her job is on the line, Eden (Busby) returns to Lake Tahoe where she used to spend her summers growing up.

[07/02/20 - 10:15 AM]
Kilter Films Teams with Amazon Studios to Develop Series Based on Fallout
Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy are attached to executive produce the project, currently in development with a series commitment.

[07/02/20 - 10:08 AM]
Showtime(R) Offers the Premiere Episode of New Docu-Series "Outcry" for Free
The first installment will be available on YouTube, as well as across multiple television and streaming providers' devices, websites, applications and authenticated online services and their free On Demand channels.

[07/02/20 - 10:01 AM]
"The Kominsky Method" Renewed by Netflix for a Third and Final Season
Creator Chuck Lorre said, "It's been an incredible experience to see the warm response from both audiences and critics. I'm excited to wrap up the story with this final chapter."

[07/02/20 - 09:59 AM]
New Season of Hit ABC Show "What Would You Do?" with Anchor John Quinones Returns This Summer with Brand-New Scenarios
The premiere episode features a scenario about how people react in both Mississippi and New York to a man publicly displaying the Confederate flag, airing on the heels of Mississippi lawmakers voting to remove the Confederate symbol from the state flag.

[07/02/20 - 09:11 AM]
MTV Studios Re-Unites with Academy Award(R) Winners Phil Lord and Chris Miller to Re-Imagine "Clone High" with Emmy(R)-Nominated Co-Creator Bill Lawrence
Together with MTV and Erica Rivinoja, the trio will reunite to develop and produce new episodes of the animated series, which was widely regarded as a time capsule of the early 2000s with its loving satire and wry parody of emo culture.

[07/02/20 - 09:11 AM]
Hulu Renews "The Great" for a Second Season
The satirical, comedic drama is about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest-reigning female ruler in Russia's history.

[07/02/20 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Father Soldier Son" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This intimate documentary follows one military family over the course of 10 years, becoming an intergenerational exploration of the meaning of sacrifice, purpose and American manhood in the aftermath of war.

[07/02/20 - 08:47 AM]
"Conan" to Move Production to Historic Los Angeles Comedy & Music Venue Largo at the Coronet Beginning Monday, July 6
O'Brien will continue interviewing guests via Zoom, without an audience, and will only have a limited staff and crew on site, following government and industry health and safety protocols.







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[02/03/26 - 06:06 AM]
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[02/03/26 - 05:31 AM]
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[02/03/26 - 01:18 AM]
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[02/02/26 - 04:01 PM]
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[02/02/26 - 03:34 PM]
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[02/02/26 - 01:17 PM]
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[02/02/26 - 01:15 PM]
NBC Sports Presents First Ever Live Broadcast from Alcatraz Island as Part of Super Bowl LX Pregame Show This Sunday, Feb. 8 on NBC & Peacock
Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy, fellow two-time Super Bowl winner Rodney Harrison, and co-host Jac Collinsworth will broadcast live from multiple locations on the island beginning at 1 p.m. ET.

[02/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
E! to Air the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards Hosted by Alan Cumming on Sunday, February 22
The EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony will be held at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London and will premiere as-live on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK.

[02/02/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Final Siren: Inside the AFL" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Inside the highs, the heartbreak, and the hunt for glory.

[02/02/26 - 10:38 AM]
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[02/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Sommore: Chandelier Fly" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
From hot topics to celebrity scandals, "The Queen of Comedy" Sommore delivers her unapologetic perspective with a combination of bravado and elegant style.

[02/02/26 - 09:06 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "Bad Bunny and the Halftime Show: Rhythms of Resistance" Now Streaming in the CNN App
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[02/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Returns February 15
The weekly series has received 32 Emmys since its premiere in 2014.

[02/02/26 - 09:00 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Release Final Teaser Trailer for the New Season of the Critically Acclaimed Noir Thriller, "Dark Winds"
Consisting of eight hour-long episodes, Season 4 premieres on Sunday, February 15 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

[02/02/26 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer for "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association"
Directed by Kenan Kamwana Holley, all four episodes of the docuseries will premiere February 12 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Soul Power is the latest addition to the Prime membership.