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[07/20/20 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 20
Updates include: Zachary Quinto, Khary Payton board Amazon's "Invincible"; Grace Van Patten tapped for Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers"; and Margot Bingham cast in AMC's "The Walking Dead."

[07/20/20 - 05:01 PM]
Season 3 of "Aggretsuko" Rages Onto Your Screen August 27
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[07/20/20 - 04:27 PM]
"Teenage Bounty Hunters" Premieres August 14 on Netflix
Maddie Phillips and Anjelica Bette Fellini star as fraternal twin sisters who team up with a veteran bounty hunter (Kadeem Hardison) to shake up their suburban existence.

[07/20/20 - 02:08 PM]
Video: "Sugar Rush" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Talented teams turn out incredible edibles - including cupcakes, confections and cakes - in another season of fast-paced baking action.

[07/20/20 - 12:21 PM]
EPIX(R) Greenlights Docuseries "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem"
This four-part documentary series brings alive the dramatic true story of Harlem and its music during the 1960's, and connects that history to our present moment.

[07/20/20 - 11:17 AM]
"Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won't" Original Documentary Kicks Off "Syfy Fan Fest" on July 25;
The film spotlights the life and career of industry rebel Todd McFarlane, CEO of McFarlane Toys and President of Image Comics.

[07/20/20 - 10:58 AM]
Video: First Look - "Surviving Jeffrey Epstein" - Two Night Event Premieres August 9 & 10
The four-hour doc investigates the billionaire New York financier who is alleged to have used his connections to the rich and famous to shield his predatory behavior with young girls.

[07/20/20 - 10:31 AM]
HBO Max Highlights - August 2020
Among the latest additions: "Selena + Chef," "Harley Quinn," "Awkwafina is Nora from Queens" and "The Fungies."

[07/20/20 - 10:28 AM]
"3%" Season 4 Premieres August 14 on Netflix
The streaming service has released first look images of the new season.

[07/20/20 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Max to Release First Documentary Film in Collaboration with CNN Films, "On the Trail: Inside the 2020 Primaries" on Thursday, August 6
The film reveals the lives and personal grit of veteran journalists and intrepid first-timers, Dana Bash, Kaitlan Collins, Jessica Dean, Daniella Diaz, Annie Grayer, Kyung Lah, MJ Lee, Abby Phillip, Arlette Saenz, and Jasmine Wright, against the backdrop of the volatile 2020 race.

[07/20/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Hoops" - Date Announcement - Netflix Is a Joke
For Coach Ben Hopkins, winning is everything. Too bad he's a total loser.

[07/20/20 - 08:12 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Repeats Hold Onto Top Spots for ABC
The Alphabet once again is the night's top draw in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/20/20 - 08:00 AM]
"Top Gear" Returns with Adventurous and Thrilling Special and All-New Episodes on Sunday, August 30th
Returning hosts Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris have been a hit with viewers and critics alike.

[07/20/20 - 05:59 AM]
A+E Networks(R) International, History(R) U.S. and Hulu Japan Set to Air Co-Production "Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 75 Years Later"
The two-hour documentary will premiere in the United States on Sunday, August 2.

[07/20/20 - 05:59 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video and La Corriente del Golfo Launch the Official Trailer for "Pan y Circo"
The series, moderated by Diego Luna, gathers politicians, activists, and different personalities to touch upon fundamental and general interest topics of contemporary societies, combined with menus from renowned Mexican chefs.

[07/19/20 - 09:00 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Share in Demo Honors
The latter is also the most-watched network last night.

[07/18/20 - 02:04 PM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Remembers Congressman John Lewis with Special Programming
Look for rebroadcasts of "Oprah's Master Class: John Lewis" and "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Legends Who Paved The Way."

[07/18/20 - 08:50 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "WWE SmackDown" Stay on Top in Demos
CBS likewise repeats as the most-watched network last night.

[07/17/20 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 17
Updates include: "Grantchester" to return to PBS for sixth season; HBO mulls "In Treatment" revival; and Laura Benanti cast in FOX's "The Big Leap."

[07/17/20 - 03:44 PM]
Argentinian Film "Crimenes de Familia," Starring Cecilia Roth, Will Be Exclusively and Globally Released on Netflix August 19th
The film follows the story of Alicia (Cecilia Roth), a desperate mother who will do the impossible to prevent his only son Daniel (Benjamin Amadeo) from being sentenced to prison on charges of attempted murder of his ex-wife.

[07/17/20 - 12:46 PM]
Science Channel Commemorates Moon Landing Anniversary with Programming Line-Up Featuring NASA's Greatest Missions
The line-up of space programming begins at 9 AM ET/PT on Monday, July 20 on the Science Channel.

[07/17/20 - 10:03 AM]
Video: The Belchers Are Bored in Quarantine - "Bob's Burgers"
The Belchers are bored in quarantine but that doesn't mean they're going to stop social distancing.

[07/17/20 - 09:25 AM]
Survivalists Go in Lockdown in the Remote Outback of Australia in All New Discovery Series
"Outback Lockdown" premieres this Sunday, July 19 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/17/20 - 09:15 AM]
Food Network and Robert Irvine Agree to New Multi-Year, Multi-Platform Deal
This two-year deal includes new episodes of the long-running, hit show "Restaurant: Impossible," as well as additional content developed by Robert Irvine across the Discovery portfolio.

[07/17/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave" Trailer - Netflix Futures
They've trained hard. They've saved lives. But can they compete with the best of the best? Time to get back to the beach.

[07/17/20 - 08:59 AM]
Documentary "The Swamp" Debuts August 4, Exclusively on HBO
Directors Daniel DiMauro and Morgan Pehme track Republican Congressmen Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Ken Buck (R-CO) over the course of a pivotal year in politics.

[07/17/20 - 08:59 AM]
The "2020 American Music Awards" Returns to ABC on Sunday, Nov. 22, 8:00 p.m. EST
The broadcast will bring fans together with surprising musical performances and celebrate the artists who make it happen.

[07/17/20 - 08:42 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with Originals
"Holey Moley" and "Don't" lead the night among adults 18-49.

[07/17/20 - 08:09 AM]
HGTV to Begin Production on 12 New Episodes of Christina Anstead's Design Docu-Series "Christina on the Coast"
Six fresh episodes, offering a glimpse into Christina's life with husband Ant Anstead, and their blended family of five children, are set to premiere on Thursday, August 6.

[07/17/20 - 07:41 AM]
Video: "Get Even" Season 1 Trailer - Netflix Futures
Four teen enemies band together to exact revenge on their bullies until they get blamed for a crime they didn't commit.

[07/17/20 - 12:48 AM]
"Seriously Single," A Sexy, Hilarious South African Rom-Com Is Joining Netflix's Global Branded Film Slate
The comedy, featuring popular names Fulu Mugovhani, Tumi Morake, Bohang Moeko, and Yonda Thomas, will be released on Friday, July 31 across the globe.

[07/16/20 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 16
Updates include: USA cancels "Briarpatch" after one season; Don Johnson, Chris Redd board revamped "Kenan" at NBC; and ABC casts quartet in Topher Grace-led "Home Economics."

[07/16/20 - 02:44 PM]
ABC to Rebroadcast "United We Fall" Debut Episodes on Tuesday, July 21
Said installments premiered last night on the network.

[07/16/20 - 02:21 PM]
Discovery and Science Channel to Pay Tribute to Grant Imahara with Marathon Line-Up of "MythBusters" and Engineering Programs
Imahara, a long-time co-host of the hit series "MythBusters," BattleBots champion and famed engineer, passed away earlier this week from a brain aneurism at the age of 49.

[07/16/20 - 01:12 PM]
So Many Great Stories Have Found Their Audience Across the World on Netflix Over the Past Few Months
The streaming service details viewership numbers for "Da 5 Bloods," "Never Have I Ever," "The Wrong Missy," "Floor is Lava," "Too Hot to Handle," "Space Force" and more.

[07/16/20 - 12:39 PM]
ID Greenlights a Fourth Season of "Reasonable Doubt," Investigating Claims of Innocence from Jail Cells Across America
With their parallel expertise of the law, hosts retired homicide detective Chris Anderson and criminal defense attorney Fatima Silva know that the justice system doesn't always get it right.

[07/16/20 - 12:31 PM]
BET's "Content for Change" Initiative Presents BET News Special "American Injustice: The Fight for Police Reform," Hosted by Soledad O'Brien, Wednesday, July 22 at 11PM ET/PT on BET & BET HER
In the special, O'Brien speaks with key politicians, law enforcement officials and activists to address this pivotal moment in the fight for police reform and discuss how supporters can move from protests to progress.

[07/16/20 - 12:17 PM]
"Tamar Braxton: Get Ya Life!" Premieres Thursday, July 30 at 10pm Only on WE tv
After nearly losing everything, including herself, Tamar is determined to turn her life around and take matters into her own hands by sharing her truth in a revealing new docu-series that follows her every move.

[07/16/20 - 12:00 PM]
"Howard", An Original Documentary Film Celebrating the Life of Academy Award(R)-Winning Lyricist Howard Ashman, Premieres August 7 on Disney+
Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, personal films and photographs, as well as interviews with Howard's friends and family, the film is an intimate look at the Disney Legend's life, his creative drive, and the process behind the music.

[07/16/20 - 11:32 AM]
NBC Orders Unscripted Family Social Experiment "Home Sweet Home" from Ava DuVernay's ARRAY and Warner Horizon Unscripted Television
Each episode of "Home Sweet Home" taps two families who lead very different lives for a life-changing experience through this full-immersion cultural experiment.

[07/16/20 - 11:19 AM]
Showtime Announces Director Alison Ellwood's Documentary Feature "The Go-Go's" Will Now Premiere on Friday, July 31
The documentary feature was previously scheduled for the following night, August 1.

[07/16/20 - 10:31 AM]
Richard Linklater's New Animated Film "Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Adventure" Prepares for Takeoff at Netflix
The cast includes Jack Black, Zachary Levi, Glen Powell, Josh Wiggins, Milo Coy, Lee Eddy, Bill Wise, Natalie L'Amoreaux, Jessica Brynn Cohen, Sam Chipman, and Danielle Guilbot.

[07/16/20 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Invites Viewers to Unwind with Series Order for "A World of Calm"
A timely antidote for our modern lives, each half-hour episode takes audiences on an immersive visual journey into another world.

[07/16/20 - 09:58 AM]
Enigma Unraveled: The Series "Mystery Lab," From YouTuber Felipe Castanhari, Premieres on August 4th
Straight from his lab, or from a castle in England, or from a wolf sanctuary in the United States, among other places, Felipe and his colleagues will use scientific experiments, animation, special effects and impressive images to explain different phenomena.

[07/16/20 - 09:15 AM]
Academy Award Winner Mark Boal's International Thriller "Echo 3" Greenlit by Apple TV+
Based on the award-winning Keshet Broadcasting series "When Heroes Fly," created by Omri Givon and inspired by the eponymous novel by Amir Gutfreund, "Echo 3" will be shot with English and Spanish dialogue.

[07/16/20 - 08:16 AM]
Animal Planet's "Surviving Joe Exotic" Features One of the Last Formal Interviews with Joe Exotic Before His Arrest and Explores the Truth Behind the Exploited Animals at the G.W. Zoo
The special premieres Saturday, July 25 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[07/16/20 - 08:10 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "United We Fall" Opens on Top for ABC
The new comedy debuts in front among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/16/20 - 08:08 AM]
Video: "Last Chance U" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The award-winning docuseries heads to Laney College in Oakland, California, where coach John Beam and his players are known for excellence on and off the field.

[07/16/20 - 07:18 AM]
Video: "Work It" Starring Sabrina Carpenter & Liza Koshy - Official Trailer - Netflix
Keiynan Lonsdale, Drew Ray Tanner, Michelle Buteau and Jordan Fisher also star in the film, due on August 7.

[07/16/20 - 07:04 AM]
An Epic Night of Family Fun as Discovery and Feld Entertainment Partner on "Diesel Brothers: Monster Jam(R) Breaking World Records"
The three-hour event premieres Saturday, August 8 at 8:00/7:00c.







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[05/11/26 - 02:15 PM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham and Releases First Look Photos
From Paramount Television Studios, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes globally on July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[05/11/26 - 11:42 AM]
ESPN Presents "Last Train to North America," A New Documentary Series Following North America's Road to the 2026 World Cup
Hosted by ESPN's renowned journalist, Martin Ainstein, the nine-episode series follows a unique rail journey across the United States, Mexico and Canada as the three nations prepare to jointly host the biggest sporting event of the summer.

[05/11/26 - 11:37 AM]
Great American Media Renews Beloved Original Series "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" for Season Four
Set in the picturesque town of Brookfield, the series continues to follow the evolving lives of its residents as they navigate love, hardship, and new beginnings together.

[05/11/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Little House on the Prairie" - Official Teaser #2 - Netflix
Independence isn't just a way of life, it's a place to come together.

[05/11/26 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Renews Global Hit Series "Reacher" for Fifth Season Ahead of Season Four Premiere
The third season reached 54.6 million viewers globally on Prime Video in its first 19 days and stands as the most-watched season on the service since "Fallout" season one over the same timeframe.

[05/11/26 - 10:53 AM]
Viaplay Announces June Slate - Greek Noir Thriller, Acclaimed Nordic Series & Films
New U.S. debuts include "Save Me" and "Black Sands."

[05/11/26 - 10:31 AM]
Wellness Gets Wild in Amazon MGM Studios' New Reality Series "Reality Retreat," Bringing Together Some of TV's Most Iconic Women
The series will premiere in 2027, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/11/26 - 10:11 AM]
OWN Greenlights Season 12 of Its Hit NAACP Image Award-Nominated Series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," Expanding Its Saturday Night Powerhouse with a 30-Episode Order
The new season will roll out across 2026 and 2027 as part of OWN's signature Saturday night lineup of must-watch unscripted programming.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Calabasas Confidential" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Fresh out of college, a tight-knit group of friends, exes and rivals returns to hillside SoCal luxury and unfinished drama in this opulent reality series.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets June Return for a New Season of "People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer"
The new season will feature six gripping episodes unpacking the real-life, harrowing accounts of survivors who crossed paths with serial killers and lived to share their story.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces Aaron Paul Joins the Cast of "Fallout" for Season Three
Also announced, Annabel O'Hagan and Dave Register have been upped to series regulars for season three, alongside Frances Turner who was upped to series regular in season two and remains a regular.

[05/11/26 - 10:00 AM]
Keiana Martin Joins ESPN as "SportsCenter" Anchor
Most recently, she served as an on-air host and reporter for CBS Sports, appearing across CBS Sports HQ, "Inside College Basketball" and "Inside College Football" on CBS Sports Network, while also contributing to college football, college basketball and WNBA coverage as a sideline reporter.

[05/11/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Sweet Magnolias" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
With wedding bells on the horizon, the Magnolias chase a shared dream, explore the world beyond Serenity, and lift each other up amid a summer of change.

[05/11/26 - 09:30 AM]
NBC Sports Acquires Extra NFL Week 17 Regular-Season Game, to Be Played Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, at 4:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock
With the two Saturday games and "Sunday Night Football" on January 3, NBCUniversal will be home to three Week 17 games as playoff races and positioning become more heated.

[05/11/26 - 09:00 AM]
Versant Expands Programming Slate with New and Returning Scripted, Unscripted, and Live Sports and Events for 2026-27 Season
Newly announced premieres include the return of "The Ark" on July 29 and the debut of "Anna Pigeon" on August 7.