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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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[04/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
Paramount+ Greenlights New Reality Series, "Team Moms," Executive Produced by Kim Kardashian and Love Island Producers, ITV
"Team Moms" launches viewers into the world of nationally competitive youth baseball via immersion into the Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona's first and only baseball prep school.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton Lead a New Generation of "Peaky Blinders" and First Look of Bell as Duke Is Revealed
Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski are also on board.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
"Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Returns for One Last Spell This Summer on Disney+ and Disney Channel
Executive producer Selena Gomez to make her directorial debut with the premiere episode.

[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
First-Ever "American Idol" Simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Surges Double Digits
Season to date, "American Idol" averages 5.11 million Total Viewers and stands as one of the few shows to notch year-over-year gains this season.

[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
Sarah Drew and Eric Johnson to Headline "When I Said I Do" (wt), The New Movie Inspired by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black's Beloved Duet of the Same Name
The movie is set to premiere Saturday, May 23 at 8/7c as part of the network's upcoming spring "Love of a Lifetime" original movie slate.

[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
Thursday Night Heats Up as "9-1-1: Nashville" and "9-1-1" Soar to Best Performance of the Season
On linear over three days, "9-1-1" earned 5.94 million Total Viewers, also nearly matching the show's previous season high in January.

[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
Hulu's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Deli Boys" Returns for a Second Season on May 28
Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani join as recurring guest stars for the second season, alongside series regulars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan and Fred Armisen.

[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
ESPN to Present WNBA Expansion Draft Friday, April 3
Malika Andrews will host the special, joined by analysts Carolyn Peck and Monica McNutt.

[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
Louis C.K. to Headline the Hollywood Bowl May 5 as Part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest
This summer, his newest stand-up special, "Ridiculous," will premiere globally on Netflix.

[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Ramy Youssef: In Love" Debuts April 17
Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
The series - from Paramount Television Studios - will be directed by Cord Jefferson, and written and adapted by author Jonathan Franzen.

[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Smiling Friends" - Final Episodes Trailer - Adult Swim
Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.

[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. with the First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day on Disney+
It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
New Faces Join "The Chi" Ensemble Cast for Its Final Season on Paramount+
Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins are among the latest additions.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
Maya Rose Skabar also stars in the film, which will premiere as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.