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[04/16/21 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 16
Updates include: Frances Fisher boards USA's "The Sinner"; John Ortiz tapped for ABC's "Promised Land"; and Netflix eyes new series set in the "Castlevania" universe.

[04/16/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "The Naked Director" Season 2 - Date Announcement - Netflix
Season two drops Thursday, June 24 on the streaming service.

[04/16/21 - 03:30 PM]
93rd Oscars(R) Performers Kick Off Oscar(R) Sunday
Celeste, H.E.R., Leslie Odom Jr., Laura Pausini, Daniel Pemberton, Molly Sandén and Diane Warren will perform the five nominated original songs in their entirety for "Oscars(R): Into the Spotlight," the lead-in to the 93rd Oscars.

[04/16/21 - 03:05 PM]
Cindy Busby and Tim Ross Cook Up Something Special in "Hearts Down Under," Premiering April 24, on Hallmark Channel
Filmed on location in Australia, the movie also stars Naomi Sequeira.

[04/16/21 - 02:26 PM]
FOX to Shuffle Thursday Lineup Starting April 29
Repeats of "Name That Tune" will inherit the "Hell's Kitchen" slot at 8:00/7:00c, followed by "Last Man Standing" at 9:00/8:00c and newcomer "Let's Be Real" at 9:30/8:30c (replacing "The Moodys").

[04/16/21 - 02:00 PM]
discovery+ True Crime Highlights - Weeks of April 26 and May 3
"When Philip Met Missy" and "Queen of Meth" are among the latest additions in the coming weeks.

[04/16/21 - 12:02 PM]
FX Sets Date for Renowned Artist David Choe's TV Canvas "The Choe Show"
FX will air all five episodes of the series on Friday, June 25 beginning at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/16/21 - 10:01 AM]
Ballroom Competition Series "Legendary" Returns May 6 on HBO Max
This season features 10 new houses igniting the catwalk to battle for the legendary trophy and the $100,000 cash prize.

[04/16/21 - 10:00 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Leads Night in Viewers, Demos
"Grey's Anatomy" tops the charts for the Alphabet among adults 18-49.

[04/16/21 - 09:02 AM]
This Is Where It All Started - The Final Season of "Castlevania" Arrives May 13
Netflix confirmed the news on social media today.

[04/16/21 - 08:20 AM]
New Blood Ignites Flames on Season Six of "Growing Up Hip Hop" Premiering Thursday, May 13 at 9 PM ET on WE tv
Grammy Award-winning producer Stevie J, daughter Savannah and son Stevie Jr., as well as famed industry vet Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell and daughter Cree, join the stacked cast this year.

[04/16/21 - 07:59 AM]
Starz Picks Up "Shining Vale" Horror Comedy Series Starring Courteney Cox, Greg Kinnear and Mira Sorvino
Merrin Dungey, Gus Birney and Dylan Gage also star in the project, from Jeff Astrof and Sharon Horgan.

[04/16/21 - 07:00 AM]
Danish Drama "Blinded - Those Who Kill" Debuts Exclusively on Acorn TV on Monday, May 10
The series revolves around an unsolved case in which three young men were killed within a few months.

[04/16/21 - 05:30 AM]
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry Guests on Nickelodeon's Brand-New Earth Day Special, "Nick News: Kids and the Impact of Climate Change"
The hour-long special will tackle environmental issues, educate kids on the importance of protecting the planet and empower action through stories of kids and families across the country who are working to address the effects of climate change in their communities.

[04/15/21 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 15
Updates include: Gabriel Luna tapped for "The Last of Us" at HBO; Anika Noni Rose to star in Showtime's "Let the Right One In"; and Fabien Frankel boards HBO's "House of the Dragon."

[04/15/21 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness" - Character Trailer - Netflix
The world of Resident Evil that intertwines horror, action and suspense is presented with beautiful and realistic visuals in this brand-new entertainment epic on a unprecedented scale.

[04/15/21 - 02:45 PM]
YouTube Originals Reveals Artist and Creator Zach "ZHC" Hsieh as New Host for Second Season of Hit Competition Series "Instant Influencer"
The next iteration of the eight-part series will follow a new format where 10 up-and-coming artists will compete for the coveted title and a $100,000 prize.

[04/15/21 - 01:37 PM]
Lori Arnold Exposes Her Life as a Drug-Dealing Queenpin in the Exclusive discovery+ Docuseries "Queen of Meth"
The explosive three-hour docuseries begins streaming on discovery+ on Friday, May 7.

[04/15/21 - 12:03 PM]
MTV Entertainment Studios Sets Premiere for Highly Anticipated Coming-of-Age Film "Pink Skies Ahead" from Stampede Ventures on Saturday, May 8th at 9:00PM ET/PT on MTV
Set in Los Angeles in 1998, it follows Winona (Jessica Barden) who, after dropping out of college and moving back home to live with her parents, is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

[04/15/21 - 12:02 PM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for Third and Final Season of "Mr Inbetween"
The nine-episode third season, which will be the series' final season, will premiere on Tuesday, May 25 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/15/21 - 12:00 PM]
Hit Nature Franchise "Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty" Returns to BBC America Saturday, June 5 at 8PM
In addition, AMC+ will debut the first episode on Saturday, May 29 - one week ahead of its linear premiere.

[04/15/21 - 11:58 AM]
Philip Lawrence to Host "Come Dance with Me"
The CBS series features young dancers who invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize.

[04/15/21 - 11:36 AM]
CBS Renews Five of Its Veteran Hit Dramas for Next Season
"NCIS," "Blue Bloods," "Magnum PI," "Bull" and "SWAT" have all been renewed.

[04/15/21 - 11:16 AM]
Hallmark Channel Kicks Off Production, On an All-New Fifth Season of Hit Series "Chesapeake Shores" Sets Premiere Date for August 15
This season, Robert Buckley joins the all-star ensemble cast led by Meghan Ory, Treat Williams and Diane Ladd.

[04/15/21 - 11:15 AM]
Craig Piligian Renews Long-Term Agreement as CEO and Chair of Pilgrim Media Group, Expands Responsibilities to Include Oversight of Lionsgate's Unscripted Television Business
Under the new agreement, Piligian has also been elevated to Chair of Pilgrim Media Group.

[04/15/21 - 11:09 AM]
Comedy Central's Emmy-Nominated "Crank Yankers" Is Back with a New Season Starting on Wednesday, May 5 at 10:30PM ET/PT
Guest voices this season include Desus & Mero, Tiffany Haddish, Trixie Mattel, Annie Murphy, Iliza Shlesinger, Tracy Morgan, Bobby Brown and Kathy Griffin.

[04/15/21 - 10:59 AM]
Cartoon Network Studios Debuts New Animated Shorts Program "Cartoon Cartoons"
"Cartoon Cartoons" will be the studio's first dedicated shorts program in over a decade with a mission to innovate the art of animated storytelling, showcase diverse stories, discover new voices and mentor the next generation of animators.

[04/15/21 - 10:39 AM]
TV One Announces New and Returning Slate of Original Programming for 2021
The network celebrated a number of successes this year including a new slate of original programming that includes a mix of scripted and unscripted series dedicated to elevating Black stories.

[04/15/21 - 10:30 AM]
"A Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to Broadcast Live Following President Joe Biden's First Address to a Joint Session of Congress, Wednesday, April 28
Guests for this show will be announced at a later date.

[04/15/21 - 10:07 AM]
Apple Lands Documentary Feature Film "Fathom" Premiering on Apple TV+ on June 25
Directed and photographed by Drew Xanthopoulos, "Fathom" follows Dr. Ellen Garland and Dr. Michelle Fournet, two scientists focused on the study of humpback whale songs and social communication.

[04/15/21 - 10:05 AM]
MTV Sets Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated Return of "Siesta Key" on Wednesday, May 12 at 8PM ET/PT
The new slate of sizzling episodes focuses on Juliette and Kelsey hustling to launch their businesses, Brandon embarking on his unexpected journey into fatherhood, Chloe refocusing her energy, and Madisson's nuptials right on the horizon.

[04/15/21 - 10:01 AM]
Pete Davidson and Director Jason Orley Reunite for "I Slept with Joey Ramone"
Netflix and STXfilms have partnered to develop and produce a biopic chronicling the life of the king of punk.

[04/15/21 - 10:00 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Tops Charts for FOX
The network leads the night in total viewers as well as adults 18-49.

[04/15/21 - 09:15 AM]
CBS Sports and Paramount+ Acquire Exclusive English-Language U.S. Rights to Concacaf National Team Soccer Properties
Select matches will be available to air on CBS Sports linear platforms.

[04/15/21 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Going to Pot" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
A virtual bong for those who smoke and for those who have thought about it.

[04/15/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Debuts Official Trailer for Limited Series "The Underground Railroad" from Academy Award Winner Barry Jenkins
The 10-episode limited series is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead.

[04/15/21 - 08:11 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Three-Part Reunion Begins April 25th at 8PM ET/PT
Andy Cohen sits down with Porsha Williams, Kenya Moore, Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, and Drew Sidora.

[04/15/21 - 08:10 AM]
Popular Home Reno and Real Estate Expert Page Turner to Star in New HGTV Series "Fix My Flip"
The six-episode series will feature Page, who's returned to her hometown of Los Angeles, as she and her team help SoCal's overwhelmed flippers by taking over their flip.

[04/15/21 - 08:05 AM]
Video: Peacock Drops Teaser for Upcoming Music Comedy "We Are Lady Parts" from Nida Manzoor
The comedy follows a Muslim female punk band - called Lady Parts - who are on a mission to find a lead guitarist and maybe, just maybe, get a proper gig.

[04/15/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Selena, The Series" Part 2 - Official Trailer - 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.

[04/15/21 - 07:01 AM]
Hallmark Movies & More Launches on VIZIO
Fans of Hallmark content now have another way to enjoy the signature brand of entertainment on VIZIO SmartCast with Hallmark Movies & More, featuring over 100 titles from Crown Media's extensive archive of original content, dating back to 2001.

[04/15/21 - 07:00 AM]
Suspenseful British Miniseries "The Drowning" Comes to U.S. and Canada in Exclusive Joint Premiere on Sundance Now and Acorn TV
The four-part series follows Jodie Walsh (Jill Halfpenny) years after her four-year-old son, Tom, vanishes from a lakeside picnic and is presumed to have drowned.

[04/15/21 - 06:50 AM]
discovery+ Launches on Amazon Prime Video Channels
The ad-free version of discovery+ is now available on Prime Video Channels for $6.99 per month and the ad-supported version of the service will be available in the coming months.

[04/15/21 - 06:33 AM]
Meet "The Imperfects," A New Sci-Fi Series Coming to Netflix
Italia Ricci, Morgan Taylor Campbell, Rhianna Jagpal, Iñaki Godoy, Rhys Nicholson, Celina Martin and Kyra Zagorsky star in the project.

[04/15/21 - 06:31 AM]
ESPN Films' Latest Documentary "144" Takes Viewers Inside the WNBA's Unprecedented 2020 Season May 13 on ESPN
Directed by Lauren Stowell & Jenna Contreras, the documentary explores the season dedicated to social justice and all that the players overcame to get through it: the COVID-19 pandemic, the demands of activism, and the rigors of an unrelenting schedule.

[04/15/21 - 06:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for the Max Original "Ellen's Next Great Designer," Premiering April 22
Acclaimed actor Scott Foley brings his passion for furniture design to his role as host and judge.

[04/14/21 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 14
Updates include: Brittany O'Grady cast in ABC's "Epic"; Rob Delaney boards Showtime's "The Man Who Fell to Earth"; and Lisa Cholodenko to direct Hulu's "The Girl from Plainville."

[04/14/21 - 07:53 PM]
"The Sound of Magic" Confirmed with Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun and Hwang In-youp Joining the Cast
Based on the popular webtoon "Annarasumanara," the series is a touching drama about Yoon Ah-yi, a girl who had to grow up too fast, and Rieul, a mysterious magician who - although grown up - wants to remain as a kid.

[04/14/21 - 12:52 PM]
The Spring League Football Makes Broadcast Television Debut Saturday, May 8 on FOX
For the first time ever, TSL football will air on broadcast television, with six regular season games as well as its championship matchup airing on FOX.

[04/14/21 - 11:26 AM]
MTV's "Catfish: The TV Show" Returns with All-New Episodes Kicking Off Tuesday, May 4 at 9pm ET/PT
Executive producer and host Nev Schulman and co-host Kamie Crawford are back to track down online impersonators who have been taking advantage of people just looking for someone to cuff up with.







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[07/01/26 - 09:30 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 09:16 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 09:00 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 08:08 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 07:40 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 07:38 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 07:31 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 06:01 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 05:45 AM]
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[07/01/26 - 12:33 AM]
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[06/30/26 - 05:54 PM]
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[06/30/26 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "The East Palace" - Official Trailer - Netflix
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