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[04/07/21 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 7
Updates include: CBS cancels "MacGyver" after five seasons; ABC nixes freshman game show "Don't"; and Nick Offerman signs onto Hulu's "Pam & Tommy."

[04/07/21 - 02:11 PM]
Greetings from Byron Baes, Australia
Eureka Productions is behind the Netflix original series, a love letter to one of the world's most perfect playgrounds.

[04/07/21 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Announces Summer 2021 Schedule
The latest additions include "Mental Samurai" (May 25), "Crime Scene Kitchen" (May 26), "Hell's Kitchen: Young Guns" (May 31), "Lego(R) Masters" (June 1), "MasterChef: Legends" (June 2) and "Beat Shazam" (June 3).

[04/07/21 - 02:00 PM]
BBC America to Air the 2021 EE British Academy Film Awards in Primetime on Sunday, April 11 at 9p/8c
The ceremony will be hosted by Edith Bowman and Dermot O'Leary and will be broadcast in primetime exclusively in the U.S. on the cable channel.

[04/07/21 - 01:49 PM]
Revealing the Cast That Will Bring "From Scratch" to Screen
Zoe Saldana stars in the Netflix series as Amy Wheeler, a young woman from Texas who arrives wide-eyed in Italy, searching for a life full of beauty and adventure.

[04/07/21 - 01:06 PM]
The CW to Air the Hopeful Environmental Documentary "2040" on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22
"2040" is a documentary film that explores a positive vision of the future where humanity has solved climate change, with solutions well within reach today.

[04/07/21 - 11:09 AM]
E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" to Conclude Final Season with Reunion Special Hosted by Andy Cohen
After 20 seasons, host Andy Cohen will sit down with Kris, Kim, Khloé, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie and Scott to discuss the biggest moments from their era-defining series.

[04/07/21 - 11:01 AM]
ABC Announces Summer 2021 Premiere Dates
Three new series make their debut alongside 11 of the most popular and well-known titles on television.

[04/07/21 - 11:00 AM]
Joel McHale to Host All-New Baking Competition Series "Crime Scene Kitchen," Premiering Wednesday, May 26, on FOX
The series is a culinary guessing game in which bakers are tasked with decoding what type of dessert was made, when all that's left are the crumbs, flour trails and a few elusive clues.

[04/07/21 - 10:09 AM]
Paul Schneider, Angela Sarafyan, and Jacob Lofland Lead Cast in Blumhouse's "A House on the Bayou" for EPIX(R)
The film, from writer/director Alex McAulay, will premiere on EPIX in late 2021.

[04/07/21 - 10:06 AM]
Shudder Orders Fourth Season of Groundbreaking Drag Competition Series "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula"
The Shudder Original Series will debut exclusively on the streamer day and date in all territories, alongside the previous three critically acclaimed seasons.

[04/07/21 - 10:03 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "NCIS" Puts CBS on Top in Viewers, Demos
The Eye pulls in front among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/07/21 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Concert Special "Piano Y Mujer" Debuts Exclusively on HBO Max and HBO Latino on April 16
Detroit-born pianist Arthur Hanlon, an Irish American, who has devoted his career to Latin music, joins five female artists representing five different countries and musical styles.

[04/07/21 - 09:52 AM]
"Murderous History" - All-New Six Part Series Premieres Sunday April 25 at 9PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel(TM)
From the devastatingly bombed streets of London to industrial Chicago to Nazi Berlin, each episode captures nail-biting criminal investigations to prove that everything is not always what it seems.

[04/07/21 - 09:32 AM]
Video: "The Crime of the Century" - Official Teaser - HBO
The two-part HBO original documentary, from Emmy and Academy Award winner Alex Gibney, is a searing indictment of Big Pharma and their responsibility for manufacturing the very crisis they profit from.

[04/07/21 - 09:30 AM]
Classic Variety Series "Kids Say the Darndest Things," Hosted by Emmy(R) and Grammy(R) Award-Winning Actress and Comedian Tiffany Haddish, to Premiere Wednesday, May 5 on CBS
The reimagined series showcases Tiffany Haddish's unparalleled comedy talents, using her singular voice, humor and life perspective to interact with real kids from across the country in an honest, unpredictable and hilarious way.

[04/07/21 - 09:20 AM]
Ovation TV Sets Sail for "Riviera" Season Two on Saturday May 8
As previously announced, Ovation TV, America's only arts network, has acquired the U.S. broadcast rights for the second season of the Julia Stiles-led drama series.

[04/07/21 - 09:09 AM]
Bravo's "Project Runway" Returns for Season 19
The high-stakes and fierce fashions will take the runway with Christian Siriano, Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth, with Karlie Kloss making guest appearances.

[04/07/21 - 09:08 AM]
Apple Reveals Series Title for Jon Stewart's Highly Anticipated Return to Television as "The Problem with Jon Stewart," to Debut in Fall 2021 on Apple TV+
The new, original current affairs series marks Stewart's return to television since his 20-time Emmy Award-winning run on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" came to a close in 2015.

[04/07/21 - 09:01 AM]
Documentary Feature "Lucy the Human Chimp" to Stream in the U.S. Exclusively on HBO Max
The documentary feature tells the profound story of Lucy Temerlin, a female chimpanzee raised as human from birth in a domestic environment, and Janis Carter, the woman who took on the seemingly impossible task of giving her a new life in the wild.

[04/07/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a satanic cult.

[04/07/21 - 08:59 AM]
New Episodes of HGTV Hit Series "Flip or Flop" Starring Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack Return Thursday, April 29, at 9 PM ET/PT
Attracting more than 24 million viewers this season to date, the business partners will continue to buy, renovate and sell rundown properties with potential in Southern California while co-parenting their kids.

[04/07/21 - 08:31 AM]
New Season of "Bar Rescue" Premieres on Sunday, May 2nd at 10/9c on Paramount Network
As the restaurant/bar industry suffers due to the pandemic, this season will focus on the city of Las Vegas and will reach its 200th episode.

[04/07/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Why Did You Kill Me?" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The line between justice and revenge blurs when a devastated family uses social media to track down the people who killed 24-year-old Crystal Theobald.

[04/07/21 - 08:01 AM]
"The Tomorrow War" Starring Chris Pratt Launching Exclusively Worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on July 2, 2021
Yvonne Strahovski, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Edwin Hodge, and J.K. Simmons also star in the film, from director Chris McKay.

[04/07/21 - 07:56 AM]
Acorn TV Secures Exclusive US Premiere Rights for Upcoming 22nd Season of "Midsomer Murders" from All3Media International
Acorn TV will exclusively premiere the first two feature-length episodes of Series 22 beginning on Monday, April 19.

[04/07/21 - 07:54 AM]
Three-Part Series "Life at the Waterhole" Premieres Wednesdays, May 19-June 2, 2021
The three-part series - from PBS, in partnership with the BBC Studios Natural History Unit - explores the daily drama of African wildlife at a unique waterhole rigged with partially submerged and weather-proofed cameras in Tanzania.

[04/07/21 - 06:52 AM]
Starz Conjures Up "The Serpent Queen" Lead with Multi-Award Winning Samantha Morton Set to Star as Catherine de Medici
Exemplifying the network's #TakeTheLead commitment, "The Serpent Queen" is a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown.

[04/07/21 - 06:31 AM]
A+E Networks Partner with Land Rover to Present New Overlanding Documentary Exploring Passions of Auto Enthusiasts and Outdoor Explorers
"All You Need To Know: Overlanding" premieres Sunday, April 18 at 10:00/9:00c on FYI.

[04/07/21 - 06:11 AM]
iHeartMedia and FOX Announce Nominees for the 2021 "iHeartRadio Music Awards"
This year's event will air live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, May 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

[04/07/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Those Who Wish Me Dead" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Starring Academy Award-winner, Angelina Jolie, New Line Cinema presents "Those Who Wish Me Dead," directed by Taylor Sheridan.

[04/07/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Jupiter's Legacy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
They're the first generation of superheroes. But as they pass the torch to their children, tensions are rising - and the old rules no longer apply.

[04/07/21 - 06:00 AM]
BET's Sophomore Season of "Tyler Perry's Sistas" Reigns as the #1 Scripted Series on Cable for African Americans and Sets Premiere Date for Season 3, Wednesday, June 9, 2021
The one-hour drama follows a group of single black females as they navigate their "complicated love life," careers, and friendship through the ups and downs of living in a modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals.

[04/07/21 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "The Mosquito Coast" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
A brilliant rebel (Justin Theroux) and his wife (Melissa George) take their family on the run to protect them, but end up exposing them to more danger than ever.

[04/07/21 - 05:59 AM]
WarnerMedia Resurrects Legendary Hanna-Barbera Name for EMEA Studio
The original studio, Hanna-Barbera Productions, was founded in 1957 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera and became the first studio to have significant success with television animation.

[04/07/21 - 05:18 AM]
Video: "Disney's Cruella" - Official Trailer 2
Academy Award(R) winner Emma Stone ("La La Land") stars in Disney's "Cruella," an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious - and notoriously fashionable - villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil.

[04/06/21 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 6
Updates include: Nichole Sakura, Angelique Cabral among latest cast in ABC's "Maggie"; Raff Law lands role on Apple's "Masters of the Air"; and Erik Griffin scores role on ABC's "Bucktown."

[04/06/21 - 06:00 PM]
FOX Orders Third Season of Animated Series "Duncanville," Featuring Amy Poehler, Ty Burrell, Rashida Jones and Wiz Khalifa
The season two premiere of "Duncanville" returns with a special two-episode debut on Sunday, May 23.

[04/06/21 - 01:20 PM]
discovery+ Series "Life Under Renovation" Set to Launch Wednesday, April 28
The six-episode series follows five families from across the country as they take on the ambitious task of capturing the ups and downs of the biggest renovation of their lives.

[04/06/21 - 12:00 PM]
ABC Announces Pickup of New Unscripted Series "When Nature Calls" (W/T) Based on BBC Studios Comedy Format
The show will surprise and delight viewers with what comes out of the mouths of majestic beasts, teeny-tiny frogs, beatboxing badgers and more within captivating, beautiful footage from all over the world.

[04/06/21 - 11:36 AM]
Apple TV+ to Premiere Bonus Season One Episode of Hit Comedy Series "Mythic Quest" on Friday, April 16
In "Everlight," the creative team, once again, presents a relatable subject that people all over the world are currently facing - the return to offices and co-workers.

[04/06/21 - 11:03 AM]
Showtime(R) to Unite the Cast of "Shameless" for a Farewell Experience at Virtual Gallagher Home
Cast members confirmed for the event include William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky, Shanola Hampton, Steve Howey, Emma Kenney, Cameron Monaghan, Christian Isaiah, Noel Fisher and Kate Miner.

[04/06/21 - 10:20 AM]
Peacock Comedy "Girls5eva" to Premiere Thursday, May 6
When a one-hit-wonder girl group from the 90's gets sampled by a young rapper, its members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot.

[04/06/21 - 10:15 AM]
AMC+ Launches on YouTube TV
AMC+ is a premium subscription bundle that includes popular and critically acclaimed original programming from across AMC Networks' entertainment networks and full access to a number of the company's successful and fast-growing targeted streaming services.

[04/06/21 - 10:12 AM]
Ava DuVernay's Critically Acclaimed Drama Series "Queen Sugar" Announces Start of Season Six Production with Cast Additions to Include Tammy Townsend, Paula Jai Parker, Marquis Rodriguez and McKinley Freeman
Currently in production in New Orleans, the new season is set to air this fall on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

[04/06/21 - 10:01 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Wraps NCAA Coverage on Top
The Eye's Men's Basketball National Championship Game easily wins the evening in all categories.

[04/06/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: AMC+ Releases Trailer for Its Newest Original Series, "Spy City," Starring Dominic Cooper
The six-part series stars Dominic Cooper with new episodes premiering weekly on the service each Thursday.

[04/06/21 - 09:15 AM]
CBS Studios Strikes Overall Deal with Tarana Burke and Her Producing Partner Mervyn Marcano
As part of the agreement, they will partner with CBS Studios to develop scripted, unscripted and documentary content for linear television networks and streaming platforms.

[04/06/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Trash Truck" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Jr
Hank, Trash Truck and animal pals Walter, Donny and Ms. Mona let their imaginations take them on heartwarming adventures in their backyard and beyond.

[04/06/21 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Monster" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film tells the story of Steve Harmon (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) a seventeen-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder.







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[07/01/26 - 01:07 PM]
"Dateline" Is the #1 Friday Newsmagazine in Both Key Demos for the 10th Consecutive Quarter
According to Nielsen Media Research, the true crime original averages 786,000 A25-54 viewers, +31,000 vs. last quarter and +11,000 vs. last year.

[07/01/26 - 01:07 PM]
Michael Weatherly to Return as Tony DiNozzo on the CBS Original Series "NCIS" This Fall
Weatherly will reprise his role of fan-favorite character Tony DiNozzo in a season-long arc reuniting him with the NCIS team for the 2026-2027 season.

[07/01/26 - 11:51 AM]
MGM+ Announces Two-Hour Series Finale for Critically Acclaimed Crime Drama "Godfather of Harlem"
Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, who serves as both star and executive producer, will return alongside the series' ensemble cast.

[07/01/26 - 11:19 AM]
ABC Delivers Most-Watched Banana Ball Telecast Ever!
The June 28 broadcast averaged 1.2 million viewers across the two-hour showcase.

[07/01/26 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Get Ready to Hit the Beach This 4th of July Weekend - All-New "Baywatch" Teaser Trailer
"Baywatch" premieres this January on FOX.

[07/01/26 - 10:46 AM]
New Limited Series "The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey" Comes Exclusively to Netflix This Winter
Starring Academy Award nominees Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as Patsy and John Bennett Ramsey, Academy Award-nominee Richard LaGravenese serves as showrunner and Anne Sewitsky serves as a director and executive producer.

[07/01/26 - 10:05 AM]
Pack Your Bags! "Camp Rock 3" Premieres Aug. 13 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+
When Connect 3 loses their opening act for a major reunion tour, they return to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing.

[07/01/26 - 10:04 AM]
Bravo Acquires Hayu Original "The Real Housewives of London" Season One
The cast includes housewives Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker and Nessie Welschinger.

[07/01/26 - 09:30 AM]
Starz Joins Thriller "Maya" Starring Bella Ramsey, Daisy Haggard and Tobias Menzies as Co-Production Partner for the U.S. and Canada
Leaving their lives in London behind, Anna, played by Haggard, and her teenage daughter Maya, played by Ramsey, must take on new identities and relocate to a small rural town.

[07/01/26 - 09:16 AM]
Timely Swedish Family Drama "Home in You" Makes U.S. Debut on the Viaplay Streaming Service Thursday, July 30
The six-episode series follows the Lebanese-Swedish Haddad family as they face an unexpected housing crisis when the apartment building they've long called home is slated for renovation.

[07/01/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi" - Trailer Tomorrow
Trust in the Force.

[07/01/26 - 09:00 AM]
First Look: "Big Brother: Time Trip" Warps Houseguests Through the Past, Present and Future in a Season of Endless Possibilities
The season kicks off with a special 90-minute premiere on Thursday, July 9 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT).

[07/01/26 - 08:08 AM]
FOX Nation Presents "UFC Fight House: The Making of the Biggest Fight in History," An Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at UFC Freedom 250
The all-access documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of UFC Freedom 250, chronicling the effort to stage an unprecedented event on the South Lawn of the White House.

[07/01/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Final Project" - Official Trailer - Netflix
New school, new start - until vicious online attacks and a classmate's twisted challenge spark a dangerous bond that pushes Tamara toward transformation.

[07/01/26 - 07:40 AM]
MLB and NBC Sports Present "Road to the Show," New Five-Part Docuseries Following Baseball's Brightest Young Stars
The first episode premiered today at 6:00 a.m. ET on Peacock, with new episodes scheduled to debut throughout July and early August.