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[04/05/21 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 5
Updates include: "The Neighborhood" creator exits the CBS series; Jennifer Jason Leigh joins Amazon's "Hunters"; and Cush Jumbo, Delroy Lindo return to "The Good Fight" to finish storylines.

[04/05/21 - 02:30 PM]
First Look Image of Captain Kathryn Janeway in Paramount+ Animated Series "Star Trek: Prodigy" Revealed
Kate Mulgrew reprises her role as Janeway, who will serve as the "Star Trek: Prodigy" starship's built in emergency training hologram.

[04/05/21 - 02:25 PM]
Video: Premiere Date and Teaser Trailer for Season Two of Paramount+ Original Series "Star Trek: Lower Decks" Released Today
In addition, "Star Trek: Lower Decks" was renewed by Paramount+ for a 10-episode long third season.

[04/05/21 - 02:03 PM]
The Weather Channel Welcomes New Series "Deep Water Salvage" to Original Programming Line Up
This new action-packed series follows some of the world's best marine construction firms as they battle against the elements and the clock to salvage valuable property and fortunes of others from the effects of extreme weather.

[04/05/21 - 01:53 PM]
Video: The U.S.S Discovery Crew Face the Unknown in Teaser Trailer for Season Four of Paramount+ Original Series "Star Trek: Discovery"
The teaser trailer was introduced by series star Sonequa Martin-Green following the "Women in Motion" panel during today's virtual global First Contact Day celebration, which also revealed that season four will premiere in 2021.

[04/05/21 - 01:16 PM]
"Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA" Coming to Paramount+ on Thursday, June 3
The news was revealed by Mica Burton, moderator of the "Women in Motion" panel, during today's virtual global First Contact Day celebration.

[04/05/21 - 01:02 PM]
Hulu Rounds Out Cast of American High's "Sex Appeal" with Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Skai Jackson, Rebecca Henderson and Paris Jackson
They join previously announced leads Mika Abdalla and Jake Short.

[04/05/21 - 12:06 PM]
Video: All-New Teaser Trailer For Season Two of Paramount+ Original Series "Star Trek: Picard" Reveals the True Final Frontier Is Time
The teaser trailer was introduced by series star Patrick Stewart at the top of today's First Contact Day virtual global panels, which also revealed that season two will premiere in 2022.

[04/05/21 - 11:59 AM]
HBO Max Orders Pilot "Minx" to Series from Lionsgate
Set in 1970s Los Angeles, the series centers around an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher to create the first erotic magazine for women.

[04/05/21 - 10:16 AM]
Video: "The Circle" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Ready for more strategic shenanigans? A new cast of allies, enemies and not-so-subtle catfish connect and compete for a major cash prize.

[04/05/21 - 10:07 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Puts ABC on Top in Demos
The reality competition leads the night among adults 18-49 while "60 Minutes" on CBS is the most-watched program overall.

[04/05/21 - 10:03 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces OWN Your Health Initiative
This multi-platform campaign is designed to inspire and encourage the OWN audience to put herself and her health and well-being first.

[04/05/21 - 09:38 AM]
Food Network Strikes New Multi-Year Exclusive Deal with Guy Fieri
The new deal spans three years and includes bringing audiences more of Fieri's Primetime Emmy-nominated series "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" as well as more episodes of fan-favorites, "Guy's Grocery Games" and Guy's most recent ratings success, "Tournament of Champions."

[04/05/21 - 09:30 AM]
Disney Junior's "The Chicken Squad," Inspired by the Popular Children's Book Series, Premieres Friday, May 14, on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW
Inspired by Doreen Cronin's popular children's books, the series follows a trio of young chicken siblings - Coop, Sweetie and Little Boo - and their retired search and rescue dog mentor, Captain Tully.

[04/05/21 - 09:16 AM]
Premiere Date for New Amazon Original YA Series, "Panic," Set for Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 28th
The 10-episode series takes place in a small Texas town, where every summer the graduating seniors compete in a series of challenges, winner takes all, which they believe is their one and only chance to escape their circumstances and make their lives better.

[04/05/21 - 09:02 AM]
"Bridgerton" Has Added Four Actors to Season 2
Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn, Calam Lynch and Rupert Young are the latest on tap for the new season.

[04/05/21 - 09:01 AM]
Award-Winning New Zealand Drama Series "The Bad Seed" About Dysfunctional Family with Dark Secrets Premieres Exclusively in U.S.
All five episodes of The Bad Seed will be available to binge on Thursday, April 29 via Sundance Now and the AMC+ streaming bundle.

[04/05/21 - 08:52 AM]
Vice TV Is America's Fastest Growing Entertainment Cable Network
The network is reporting 10% growth in adults 18-49 and 20% growth in adults 25-54.

[04/05/21 - 08:19 AM]
Urban One Honors Pays Tribute to Black Women Leading the Change with Performances by Jazmine Sullivan, Da Brat, Le'Andria Johnson, Avery Sunshine, Kim Burse and the KB Players, and More Airing Sunday, May 16 at 9PM/8C
Urban One announced today its annual awards show will pay special homage to the International Sweethearts of Rhythm.

[04/05/21 - 08:03 AM]
HBO Announces The Iron Anniversary, A Month-Long Celebration to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of "Game of Thrones"
Beginning April 10, HBO will launch the "Game of Thrones" MaraThrone with all episodes of season one airing on HBO2 starting at 10:00 a.m. ET, challenging fans to continue to binge watch all 73 episodes of the series on HBO Max while raising money for select global charities.

[04/05/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Selena: The Series" (Part 2) - Date Announcement - Netflix
As Selena's career gains momentum, the singer fights to remain true to herself, spend quality time with her family and expand her businesses.

[04/05/21 - 07:03 AM]
Tonya Rapley to Join Dan Rosensweig as Co-Host for Season 2 of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Crackle Original Series "Going from Broke"
In the series, Dan Rosensweig and Tonya Rapley help debtors overcome crippling financial struggles to become CEOs of their own lives.

[04/05/21 - 06:11 AM]
Video: National Geographic Presents: "IMPACT with Gal Gadot" Trailer
The documentary short series follows the powerful stories of six women who are making an extraordinary impact on their communities around the world.

[04/05/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Marvel Studios' "Loki" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Watch the brand-new trailer for "Loki," and start streaming the Marvel Studios Original Series June 11 on Disney+.

[04/05/21 - 06:00 AM]
Full Performance Lineup Announced for the "56th Academy of Country Music Awards(TM)", to Be Broadcast Live from Three Iconic Country Music Venues in Nashville, Sunday, April 18 on CBS
Over 30 performances from more than 25 artists will take place from three iconic Country Music venues: the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe.

[04/04/21 - 06:15 PM]
The Epic Journey to Finale for AMC's Smash Hit "The Walking Dead" Begins Sunday, August 22
The flagship series' final, expanded season will kick off with eight new episodes, the first of a massive 24-episode story arc that will bring the show's decade-long successful run to conclusion.

[04/04/21 - 10:21 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA's Final Four Puts CBS on Top
The Eye dominates the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/03/21 - 10:08 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers; Shares Demo Crown with ABC, FOX
The Eye's "Blue Bloods" leads the night in both categories.

[04/03/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Space Jam: A New Legacy" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Available in theaters and to stream on HBO Max on July 16, in the US only, for 31 days from theatrical release, at no extra cost to subscribers.

[04/02/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 2
Updates include: Disney+ pulls the plug on "The Right Stuff"; HBO Max to tape "Friends" reunion next week; and ABC's "The Goldbergs" to pay tribute to the late George Segal.

[04/02/21 - 02:00 PM]
discovery+ True Crime Highlights - Weeks of April 12 and April 19
New episodes of "The Deadly Type with Candice DeLong" and "Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death" are among the featured offerings.

[04/02/21 - 01:45 PM]
Video: "On the Spectrum" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Three young roommates, all on the autism spectrum, learn to cope with the world around them.

[04/02/21 - 10:01 AM]
Adventures Abound on Peacock with an All-New Season of Tony Hale's Animated Series DreamWorks "Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here!," Premiering April 22
From the creative mind of Tony Hale, the series is the next chapter for Archibald Strutter, a chicken who "yes-and's" his way through life.

[04/02/21 - 10:00 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Gets Boost from "Law & Order" Crossover Event
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49 with "Law & Order: Organized Crime" a close second.

[04/02/21 - 09:06 AM]
"Bridgerton's" Lady Whistledown Confirms Exit of Rege-Jean Page After One Season
The actor played the Duke of Hastings during the Netflix series' freshman run.

[04/02/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Go! Go! Cory Carson" Season 4 Trailer - Netflix Jr
Whether helping out his friends or making new ones with sister Chrissy, Cory is always on the move and ready for any adventure that comes his way.

[04/02/21 - 08:05 AM]
discovery+ to Launch "Citizen Penn" on May 6
With unprecedented access, director Don Hardy and his crew followed the humanitarian efforts of Sean Penn and a dedicated team of volunteers as they set up a long term base to bring aid to Haitians after the devastating 7.0 earthquake struck in 2010.

[04/02/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Witcher" - Season 2 Production Wrap: Behind the Scenes - Netflix
15 locations, 89 cast members, and 1,200 crew members later, "The Witcher" has officially wrapped production on Season 2.

[04/02/21 - 06:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Taps Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director of NIAID, to Answer Kids' Questions About COVID-19 in Brand-New "Nick News Breaks," Airing Saturday, April 3
"Nick News Breaks" is an ongoing series of news updates covering the big topics and news of the day that are most important to kids.

[04/02/21 - 12:31 AM]
Video: "Ajeeb Daastaans" - Official Trailer - Netflix India
Four shorts explore the surprising ways in which unexpected catalysts inflame the uncomfortable emotions simmering under fractured relationships.

[04/01/21 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 1
Updates include: FOX's "Bless the Harts" to sign off after two seasons; Dan Stevens boards Starz's "Gaslit"; and Dexter Fletcher to direct "The Offer" for Paramount+.

[04/01/21 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Yasuke" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A peaceful boatman once known as the Black Samurai is pulled back into conflict when he takes a little girl with mysterious powers under his wing.

[04/01/21 - 02:04 PM]
America's Favorite Comedic Stimulus Package, "Let's Be Real," Is Back with All-New Episodes This Spring on FOX!
Following last fall's comedy special, "Let's Be Real" returns to FOX this spring with all-new episodes beginning Thursday, April 29.

[04/01/21 - 01:00 PM]
Michelle Obama, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Matthew Mcconaughey to Appear on NBC's "Roll Up Your Sleeves" Vaccination Special - Produced By ATTN: - Airing on Sunday, April 18
Presented by Walgreens and created by ATTN:, the hour long special aims to raise awareness and encourage the American public to get vaccinated to put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[04/01/21 - 12:59 PM]
Video: truTV Debuts Official Trailer for "Big Trick Energy"
"Big Trick Energy" follows four master magicians and best friends of over 10 years, Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker and Alex Boyer.

[04/01/21 - 12:28 PM]
Beginning Today, April 1, All Four Films in "The Hunger Games" Franchise Are Now Available on Tubi, Where Users Can Watch for Free for the Entire Month of April, Through Saturday, May 8
The service gives fans of films and television programs an easy way to discover new content that is available completely free.

[04/01/21 - 11:31 AM]
Daniel Zovatto and Lori Petty to Star in Max Original "Station Eleven"
Andy McQueen, David Cross, Enrico Colantoni and Julian Obradors will also recur.

[04/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
Academy Award Winner Roger Ross Williams to Produce and Oversee Documentary Series Based on The New York Times Magazine and Nikole Hannah-Jones' "The 1619 Project"
The series is slated to debut in the U.S. on the premium streaming service Hulu as part of a distribution agreement between Lionsgate and Disney General Entertainment Content's BIPOC Creator Initiative.

[04/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
AMC Announces Voice Cast for All-New, Stop-Motion Animation Series "Ultra City Smiths"
Slated to premiere Summer 2021, the series will star John C. Reilly, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Jimmi Simpson, Bebe Neuwirth, Melissa Villaseñor and Jason Mantzoukas.

[04/01/21 - 10:43 AM]
Lifetime Kicks Off First Annual "Summer Of Secrets" with Six New Original Movies Inspired by True Stories Featuring All Star Casts
Annabeth Gish, Warren Christie, Jana Kramer, Jennie Garth, Anwen O'Driscoll, Julie Benz, Sadie Calvano, Lauren Lee Smith, Marc Blucas, Linda Purl and Patrick Duffy are among the featured talent.







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[04/27/26 - 10:00 AM]
PBS Sets Hit Crime Drama "Patience" Season 2 Early Streaming Premiere for May 31 Ahead of Broadcast Debut in June
All eight episodes will be available to stream beginning Sunday, May 31 with PBS Passport and PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video.

[04/27/26 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Debuts Trailer for Original Series "You're Killing Me," Starring and Executive Produced by Brooke Shields, Premiering Monday, May 18
Set in a quaint, New England town, the mystery follows bestselling novelist, Allie (Brooke Shields), who forms an unlikely alliance with an aspiring writer and podcaster, Andi (Amalia Williamson), to find the killer of a close friend.

[04/27/26 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "The Forsytes" Season 2 Teaser
Season 2 of the lavish period drama will return to "Masterpiece" on PBS with more desire, ambition, and betrayal.

[04/27/26 - 07:30 AM]
Season Three of the HBO Original Drama Series "House of the Dragon" Debuts June 21
The eight-episode season will air new episodes weekly, leading up to the season finale on August 9.

[04/27/26 - 06:02 AM]
"Nine Queens," Starring Alvaro Morte and Patrick Criado, Starts Production
The Netflix series adapts the iconic Argentine film, originally written and directed by Fabián Bielinsky and produced by Patagonik.

[04/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"Pop Culture Jeopardy!" is a twist on the classic quiz show's "answer-and-question" format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the exciting and ever-changing world of pop culture.

[04/27/26 - 06:00 AM]
Date Announcement: Hulu Original Series "Alice and Steve"
Starring Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker, the series will debut with all six episodes on June 8, 2026, on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[04/27/26 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "The Master Cutter" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In Baclaran, a former scout ranger turned tailor hides his secret life as a tracker - until he takes in a street-smart girl and is hired to hunt her down.

[04/27/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Thank You, Next" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
There's no more running, only healing.

[04/26/26 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "My Royal Nemesis" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A Joseon-era villain doomed to die opens her eyes in modern-day Seoul - where a ruthless chaebol heir may be her last chance to rewrite her fate.

[04/26/26 - 05:47 PM]
Director Yoon Jong-bin Returns with "The Generals" (wt), An Incisive Chronicle of a Second-in-Command
The Netflix political drama traces the rise of a man who has always stood just to the side of absolute power.

[04/26/26 - 04:36 PM]
Max Original Comedy Series "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" Debuts July 2026
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon.

[04/26/26 - 04:31 PM]
Mike Tomlin Joins NBC Sports' "Football Night in America"
He most recently stepped away from his role as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2025 season.

[04/25/26 - 05:45 PM]
Video: Nicolas Cage Is "Spider-Noir" - Watch the New Trailer in Black & White and Color Launching on Prime Video May 27
For the first time ever, viewers can choose their own adventure as the series will be available to stream in two ways, in "Authentic Black & White" and "True-Hue Full Color."

[04/25/26 - 04:06 PM]
"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Season Four Premieres July 23 on Paramount+
New episodes of the 10-episode long season will be available weekly on Thursdays through Thursday, September 24.