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    [friday, march 19, 2021]    
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[03/19/21 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 19
Updates include: Amazon's "The Boys" spin-off casts trio; Michael Chiklis boards HBO's 1980s Los Angeles Lakers drama series; and CBS pushes filming on its "True Lies" pilot.

[03/19/21 - 06:31 PM]
Janel Parrish and Marco Grazzini Star in "Right in Front of Me," A New, Original Movie Premiering April 17, on Hallmark Channel
The original movie is part of the network's annual "Spring Fling" programming event.

[03/19/21 - 06:04 PM]
NBC to Air ATTN:-Produced COVID-19 Vaccination Special "Roll Up Your Sleeves: Presented by Walgreens" on Sunday, April 18 at 7 P.M. ET/PT
The one-hour special will feature prominent public figures, comedians, artists and performers, as well as frontline and medical professionals.

[03/19/21 - 04:14 PM]
Iconic Marquees Across 20 Music Venues Nationwide Honor the Legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin
The campaign is tied to the premiere of "Genius: Aretha" this Sunday, March 21 on National Geographic.

[03/19/21 - 03:56 PM]
The Ghost Brothers (Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and Marcus Harvey) Are Flipping the Switch on the Paranormal in Their New Series "Ghost Brothers: Lights Out"
The series debuts Saturday, April 17 exclusively on discovery+ with three new episodes at launch, and five additional episodes following every Saturday.

[03/19/21 - 02:00 PM]
discovery+ True Crime Highlights - Weeks of March 29 and April 5
Newly announced dates include "Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death" and "On the Case with Paula Zahn."

[03/19/21 - 01:51 PM]
Roku Acquires "This Old House," America's No. 1 TV Home Improvement Program
Past seasons of "This Old House" and "Ask This Old House" are already available for free on The Roku Channel through both linear and on demand programming.

[03/19/21 - 12:39 PM]
Showtime(R) to Deliver a Flurry of Bellator MMA(TM) Content Across Platforms in Advance of Live Bellator Debut on April 2
In anticipation of the launch, Showtime will air a collection of Bellator specials and fight replays across its distribution platforms to set the stage for the April 2 live event.

[03/19/21 - 11:16 AM]
Meghan Trainor Teams with NBCUniversal Television and Streaming Entertainment for Cross-Platform Partnership
Highlights include an NBC comedy series in development.

[03/19/21 - 10:37 AM]
Video: "Notorious Queens" - Official Trailer - An ALLBLK Original Series
This series will follow these four strong and proud women as they try to move on from their troubled pasts and embrace their new futures in love, business and friendship.

[03/19/21 - 10:16 AM]
Peacock's Critically Acclaimed Late-Night Series "The Amber Ruffin Show" Will Continue Running Through September
The WGA nominated series is currently streaming on Peacock with new episodes dropping every Friday; an all-new episode drops tonight.

[03/19/21 - 10:06 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Grey's Anatomy" Puts ABC on Top in Viewers, Demos
The Alphabet leads the night in total viewers, shares the demo crown with FOX.

[03/19/21 - 09:49 AM]
TV One Adds Emmy-Nominated "The Wendy Williams Show" to Its Programming Lineup Starting Monday
The cable network will offer daily encore episodes of the popular talker from Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury.

[03/19/21 - 09:04 AM]
New Zealand's "The Brokenwood Mysteries" Series 7 Makes World Premiere Exclusively on Acorn TV on Monday, March 29
New episodes will debut weekly on Mondays through May 3.

[03/19/21 - 08:20 AM]
Oxygen Dares Disciples of True Crime Not to Look Away During the "Serial Killer Week" Event Beginning Saturday, April 10
The nine night stunt kicks off with the new special "Rifkin on Rifkin: Private Confessions of a Serial Killer" (April 10), complete with a never-before-heard interview of one of New York's most prolific murderers, Joel Rifkin.

[03/19/21 - 08:13 AM]
Season Nine of "The Big Interview with Dan Rather" Premieres April 14th on AXS TV
Season nine presents six all-new episodes featuring a diverse slate of artists and entertainers, with a special focus on musical families.

[03/19/21 - 08:11 AM]
"Barrett-Jackson Live, Scottsdale Auction" Broadcast Begins March 24th at 3PM ET on FYI
Typically held in January, the auction was delayed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale with updated safety measures in place, after Barrett-Jackson conducted a very successful, COVID compliant auction in October 2020.

[03/19/21 - 08:03 AM]
ViacomCBS and MTV Entertainment Group Sign Raedio to Multi-Year Partnership Deal to Provide Library Access and Original Music
The deal will kick off with the MTV Entertainment Group, under President Chris McCarthy, including MTV, VH1, Comedy Central and CMT, with plans to expand across additional brands under ViacomCBS, including Showtime, BET, Nick and more.

[03/19/21 - 07:07 AM]
Journey Through the Cosmos with TV Host Mike Rowe in an All New Season of "How the Universe Works" on Science Channel and discovery+
An all new season premieres Wednesday, March 24 at 9:00/8:00c on Science Channel and also streams on discovery+.

[03/19/21 - 06:05 AM]
A+E Networks Joins AAPI Community with Cross-Platform PSA Supporting StopAAPIHate.org
Currently running on air across the portfolio's channels - A&E, The History Channel, Lifetime and LMN - the PSA is also being shared on each network's social media platforms.

[03/18/21 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 18
Updates include: Canadian import "Burden of Truth" to sign off after four seasons; Dulé Hill cast in ABC's "The Wonder Years" reboot pilot; and Matthew McConaughey in talks to return for "A Time to Kill" sequel TV series at HBO.

[03/18/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Ajeeb Daastaans" - Official Teaser - Netflix India
Four shorts explore the surprising ways in which unexpected catalysts inflame the uncomfortable emotions simmering under fractured relationships.

[03/18/21 - 05:20 PM]
Netflix Confirms Casting of Joo Won for Korean Original Series "Carter"
The new original series is about an agent suffering from memory loss who is thrown into the middle of a mysterious mission.

[03/18/21 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Ride or Die" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Rei helps the woman she's been in love with for years escape her abusive husband. While on the run, their feelings for each other catch fire.

[03/18/21 - 02:50 PM]
Damon Wayans Jr., Jessy Hodges, Alex Karpovsky & Nate Torrence to Star in TBS' Upcoming Scripted Comedy Pilot, "Kill the Orange-Faced Bear"
The pilot is scheduled to begin shooting in Portland in May.

[03/18/21 - 01:48 PM]
Amazon Prime Video Makes History as the First Streaming Service to Secure an Exclusive National Broadcast Package from the NFL, Becoming the Home for "Thursday Night Football" Beginning in 2023
The number of regular-season games included in the "Thursday Night Football" package is increasing from 11 to 15, with all games airing on Prime Video as part of a Prime membership.

[03/18/21 - 01:42 PM]
Nickelodeon Renews Top-Rated Live-Action Comedy "Danger Force" and Tyler Perry's "Young Dylan"; Net Also Orders Six Additional Episodes of "Side Hustle" for Season One
"Danger Force" will return for 26 new episodes; while "Young Dylan" is due back with 20 episodes.

[03/18/21 - 01:41 PM]
Nickelodeon to Begin Production on "The Loud House: A Very Loud Christmas!" in April; Original Live-Action Holiday TV Movie Based on Emmy Award-Winning Animated Series Premieres November
Casting is currently underway, with Wolfgang Schaeffer tapped to play 11-year-old Lincoln Loud and Jahzir Bruno as Clyde McBride, Lincoln's best friend.

[03/18/21 - 01:40 PM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights "Warped!," All-New Live-Action Buddy Comedy Series From Co-Creators Kevin Kopelow & Heath Seifert
The series follows Milo, the beloved head geek at popular comic book shop Warped!, who forms an unlikely alliance with his new quirky and excitable co-worker Ruby to create the world's greatest graphic novel.

[03/18/21 - 01:39 PM]
Nickelodeon Begins Production on the New "iCarly" Series for Paramount+; Laci Mosley and Jaidyn Triplett Join Cast Alongside Original Series Stars Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor and Nathan Kress
The 13-episode season picks up nearly 10 years after the original show ended, and finds Carly Shay, the original influencer, and her friends navigating work, love and their family in their twenties.

[03/18/21 - 01:38 PM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights All-New Comedy Series Starring Teen Sensation Alaya "That Girl Lay Lay" High; Will Packer Media Set to Produce First Project from Overall Talent Deal
Created by David A. Arnold, the series follows Lay Lay, an avatar from a personal affirmation app that magically comes to life, and her best friend Sadie as they navigate life as teenagers and discover who they truly are.

[03/18/21 - 01:37 PM]
Nickelodeon Fuels Original Animation Content Slate with Two New Series Greenlights: "ZJ Sparkleton" and "The Hamster Show"
Both series are produced by Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor and licensor of children's animated and live-action content, and slated to premiere on Nickelodeon in the U.S. in 2022, with international markets to follow.

[03/18/21 - 01:36 PM]
Nickelodeon Taps All-Star Voice Talent Lineup for Iconic Grown-Up Roles in Brand-New "Rugrats," Debuting Spring 2021 on Paramount+
The latest additions include Nicole Byer, Anna Chlumsky, Tommy Dewey, Tony Hale, Michael McKean, Omar Miller, Natalie Morales, Timothy Simons and Ashley Rae Spillers.

[03/18/21 - 01:36 PM]
Fox Corporation Announces New Eleven-Year Media Rights Agreement with the National Football League
The 11-year agreement extends FOX's coverage of premier National Football Conference games, creates new and exclusive holiday games on FOX, and expands FOX's digital rights to enable future direct-to-consumer opportunities as well as NFL programming on FOX's AVOD streaming service Tubi.

[03/18/21 - 01:36 PM]
The Walt Disney Company, ESPN and National Football League Reach Landmark Long-Term Agreement
ABC/ESPN will carry two Super Bowls (2026, 2030 seasons) as part of a rotation between the NFL's media partners, marking the first time that an ESPN-NFL agreement included such Super Bowl rights.

[03/18/21 - 01:35 PM]
The Nickelodeon Virtual Upfront Show: Bring Your Kids!
"We're applying our commitment to creating relatable characters and content to our upfront presentation so our partners can experience Nickelodeon exactly the way kids do, with surprise, humor and relevance," said Brian Robbins, President, ViacomCBS Kids & Family.

[03/18/21 - 01:31 PM]
A Routine Traffic Stop Sparks an International Manhunt and Exposes the Mexican Cartel at America's Doorsteps in "American Cartel"
The three-part docuseries will begin streaming on Tuesday, March 30 on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service now available from Discovery Communications.

[03/18/21 - 01:29 PM]
Second Season of "Undercover Billionaire" Returns to Discovery on Tuesday, April 20
This season, three successful entrepreneurs are betting $1 million that they can go undercover in three different cities, start their own business with just $100 and top the million-dollar mark in just 90 days.

[03/18/21 - 01:24 PM]
NBCUniversal and NFL Reach 11-Year Extension & Expansion for "Sunday Night Football," Primetime TV's #1 Show
In addition, beginning with the upcoming 2021 season, Peacock will stream all NBC "Sunday Night Football" games and the "Football Night in America" studio show.

[03/18/21 - 01:21 PM]
ViacomCBS and NFL Reach New Long-Term Multiplatform Rights Agreement Through the 2033 Season
CBS Sports continues as the home of the NFL's American Football Conference, with all games broadcast on the CBS Television Network and streamed live on Paramount+, ViacomCBS' flagship streaming service.

[03/18/21 - 01:07 PM]
NFL Completes Long-Term Media Distribution Agreements Providing Fans Greater Access to NFL Games Than Ever Before
The new agreements will begin with the 2023 season and run through the 2033 season.

[03/18/21 - 11:20 AM]
Discovery Announces the Return of "Dirty Jobs" with Mike Rowe
The series will premiere later this year on Discovery.

[03/18/21 - 11:00 AM]
OWN Orders New Seasons of Five Unscripted Hits and Greenlights New Series "Young and Gospel"
"Family or Fiancé," "Black Love," "Ready to Love," "Put A Ring On It" and "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" are all due back.

[03/18/21 - 10:49 AM]
Michael Symon Joins Anne Burrell to Mentor Fan Favorite Recruits Toward a Chance at Redemption in "Worst Cooks in America: Best of the Worst"
The six-episode season premieres on Sunday, April 25 at 9:00/8:00c on Food Network and streams the same day on discovery+.

[03/18/21 - 10:08 AM]
Video: Animation Genius Bill Plympton Returns to "The Simpsons" with an All-New Couch Gag for the 700th Episode, Airing This Sunday, March 21, on FOX
A secret about Flanders' past is revealed and a never-before-seen room is discovered in the Simpson home in the all-new episode, "Manger Things."

[03/18/21 - 10:07 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "The Masked Singer" Hold Onto Demo Crown
The network leads the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched overall.

[03/18/21 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Orders Two-Part Documentary Series "Untitled Brittany Murphy"
The documentary presents an in-depth, intimate character portrait exploring the life and career and mysterious circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 90's actress and rising star, Brittany Murphy.

[03/18/21 - 10:00 AM]
Netflix Makes Room for More Marie Kondo, "Get Organized with The Home Edit" and "Dream Home Makeover"
"Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo" will premiere this summer on the streaming service.

[03/18/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Fast & Furious: Spy Racers" - Season 4 Trailer - Netflix
New episodes premiere Friday, April 16 on the streaming service.

[03/18/21 - 09:35 AM]
Red Nose Day Returns Thursday, May 27 Bringing Joy and Hope in Support of Millions of Children Facing Poverty
NBC's special programming will be anchored by an exclusive, fast-paced Red Nose Day episode of "The Wall" at 8:00/7:00c, hosted by Chris Hardwick, a longtime supporter of the campaign.







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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
CFP Contenders and Non-Conference Clashes Headline ESPN's Industry-Leading, Early-Season College Football Schedule Reveal at Disney Upfront
Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Miami, No. 8 Texas Tech, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 11 LSU.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
The Grammy Awards Set to Take Place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and Will Air Live on ABC and Stream on Disney+ and Hulu
The upcoming ceremony marks a historic shift for the organization as the 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first ceremony to air on ABC since 1972, ushering in a new era for the most celebrated night in music.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
Disney and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2032
As part of the new agreement, the CMA Awards will stream live on Disney+ for the first time ever, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, kicking off with "The 60th Annual CMA Awards" on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM]
ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Kicks Off 40th Season in Baton Rouge with 500th Show on the Road
Following Baton Rouge, College GameDay will travel to Austin, Texas on September 12 for a battle of powerhouse programs in Week 2 as the Texas Longhorns host Ohio State in a rematch of last season's 14-7 Buckeyes' win in Columbus.

[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM]
Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of FX's "American Horror Story" Installment 13 Coming This Fall to FX and Hulu
FX's "American Horror Story," the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone's most feared number.

[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM]
Disney+ Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Banana Bowl This October
Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.

[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM]
The 99th Oscars Reunites Host Conan O'Brien and Executive Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan
The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.

[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM]
Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson Slides Into the Ballroom for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35
The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers will be announced Wednesday, September 2, exclusively on "Good Morning America."

[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM]
ESPN Sets the Stage for Super Bowl LXI With Week Long Expansive Broadcast and Fan Experience on Santa Monica Beach
These efforts are all building toward Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, which will air on ESPN and ABC and mark ESPN's first production of the Super Bowl.

[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 4 - The Critters of "Swapped" Soar to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
The pursuit of justice is action-packed in "Man on Fire," which set the English TV list ablaze at No. 1 with 12.6 million views.

[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App
The special will also air Sunday, May 17 at 8pm ET on CNN, just days before the highly anticipated finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM]
BET Greenlights Manny Halley Productions' "Lot Patrol," A Star-Studded Mockumentary Comedy Series
A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives.

[05/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Will Air a Repeat on Thursday, May 21, The Night of the Final Telecast of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
"The Tonight Show" will air an all-new episode on Friday, May 22, featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and musical guest Maluma.

[05/12/26 - 11:00 AM]
AspireTV to Premiere "City Eats: Charleston" This June
The series is a culinary journey through one of America's most historic and flavor-rich cities, hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin.

[05/12/26 - 10:36 AM]
Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," Renewed for a Fifth Season on AMC Global Media's Acorn TV
Filming is currently underway in Gozo and Malta.