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[04/26/21 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 26
Updates include: Amazon's "Paper Girls" casts quartet; Netflix's "Heartstopper" lands leads; and Kyle Marvin tapped for Apple's "WeCrashed."

[04/26/21 - 04:09 PM]
Video: "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Official Teaser - Starz
The franchise's latest installment premieres Sunday, July 18.

[04/26/21 - 03:22 PM]
BBC America Unveils Brand Refresh Featuring a Bold New Look and POV: We're Not British, We're "Brit-ish"
This summer, BBC America will see the premiere of "Eden," a natural history event series exploring untouched and undisturbed places.

[04/26/21 - 03:01 PM]
Video: "Yasuke" - Official Trailer - 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.

[04/26/21 - 01:00 PM]
BBC America to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Prince William's Royal Wedding
The special will encapsulate the glory of Catherine's breathtaking arrival at Westminster Abbey, as well as highlight extracts from the ceremony and the traditional balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace.

[04/26/21 - 12:58 PM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Oscars Top Charts for ABC
The Alphabet's coverage however dips to another low for the annual ceremony.

[04/26/21 - 11:59 AM]
HBO Films' "Oslo," Starring Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott, Debuts May 29
Adapted from the Tony Award(R)-winning play of the same name, the film is based on a true story of negotiations between implacable enemies.

[04/26/21 - 11:07 AM]
"Domina" to Premiere June 6 on EPIX(R)
The epic, sweeping eight-part drama series takes place during one of the most provocative periods in Roman history.

[04/26/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Master of None" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Denise and her wife, Alicia, take center stage this season, grappling with doubts and heartache when a rift emerges in their happy marriage.

[04/26/21 - 11:01 AM]
The History Channel Sets May 30 Premiere for "Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre" Executed Produced by Russell Westbrook and Directed by Stanley Nelson
The documentary commemorates the 100th anniversary of the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, one of the worst acts of racial violence in American history, and calls attention to the previously ignored but necessary repair of a town once devastated.

[04/26/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Special" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Now semi-estranged from his mother, Ryan continues exploring the world on his own, with all the complex ups and downs life and love have to offer.

[04/26/21 - 08:01 AM]
A&E Announces New Series "Court Cam Presents Under Oath" Hosted by Dan Abrams Premiering Wednesday, June 2 at 10pm ET/PT
"Court Cam Presents Under Oath" tells the story of a crime from the unique lens of the accused as they take the witness stand.

[04/26/21 - 08:00 AM]
Video: "The Boy from Medellin" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The film follows J Balvin as he prepares for the most important concert of his career - a sold-out stadium show in his hometown of Medellín, Colombia.

[04/26/21 - 07:43 AM]
Ovation TV Pushes for "New Start for the Arts" with PSA Campaign, Calls on Congress to Include the Sector in Infrastructure Package and Increase Annual Appropriation for NEA to $1 Billion
The "New Start for the Arts" PSA campaign will premiere throughout 2021 on Ovation's cable channel and digital properties, with over 25 organizations featured.

[04/26/21 - 07:01 AM]
Nexstar Media Inc. to Launch "Rewind TV" on September 1
At its launch, Rewind TV will reach 40 percent of U.S. television households, or nearly 50 million homes, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

[04/26/21 - 06:01 AM]
New "The Office: Superfan Episodes" Begin Streaming Exclusively on Peacock on Pretzel Day
Peacock now has Superfan Episodes available for Season 1 and Season 3.

[04/26/21 - 03:01 AM]
Netflix Premieres "Ghost Lab" - Produced By GDH, The Thai Thriller Releases Globally on May 26
Directed by "Goff" Paween Purijitpanya, the project is a thriller film about supernatural experiments that cross the boundaries between life and death.

[04/25/21 - 09:01 PM]
Video: "Super Me" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A struggling screenwriter discovers his lucrative ability to bring antiques from his dreams into the real world - but his new life soon unravels.

[04/25/21 - 08:02 PM]
Video: The 2021 Oscars - "Handmaid's Tale" Season 4 Teaser
The new season of "The Handmaid's Tale" premieres April 28, only on Hulu.

[04/25/21 - 06:09 PM]
Video: Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers" Oscar Spot
The limited series stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone and Manny Jacinto.

[04/25/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Move to Heaven" - Main Trailer - Netflix
Every death has a story to tell, we light your untold stories so they can live on.

[04/25/21 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "The Naked Director" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Takayuki Yamada stars in the story of the chaotic life of Toru Muranishi-a pioneer of prohibited broadcasting and a favorite son of the era-and his companions.

[04/25/21 - 10:06 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Puts ABC on Top in Demos
The Alphabet's latest coverage wins the night among adults 18-49.

[04/24/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Lava Ka Dhaava" Official Trailer - Jaaved Jaaferi - Netflix India
The series? is a dubbed adaptation of "Floor Is Lava," with Jaaved Jaaferi's commentary.

[04/24/21 - 12:00 PM]
Elon Musk to Host "Saturday Night Live" with Musical Guest Miley Cyrus on May 8
Cyrus will make her sixth appearance as "SNL" musical guest.

[04/24/21 - 10:03 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Competitive Night
The network leads the evening in total viewers, shares demo honors with ABC and FOX.

[04/23/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 23
Updates include: ABC passes on Alec Baldwin/Kelsey Grammer-led comedy pilot; "Perry Mason," "The Flight Attendant" name new showrunners; and HBO Max's "Doom Patrol" casts five for new season.

[04/23/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Alma Matters: Inside The IIT Dream" - Official Trailer - Netflix India
The IITs are the Indian version of the American dream that involves clearing the world's toughest public exam for guaranteed lifelong success.

[04/23/21 - 06:31 PM]
Video: "RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars" - Season 6 Coming Soon - Paramount+
A new season of "RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars" and "Untucked" are coming soon and will be streaming exclusively on Paramount+.

[04/23/21 - 03:54 PM]
The CW Slots "Nancy Drew" Spin-Off Pilot for Wednesday, May 12
As things begin to go haywire at The Claw, a striking stranger appears looking for Nancy (Kennedy McMann), and announces himself as the billionaire Tom Swift (guest star Tian Richards).

[04/23/21 - 12:20 PM]
HGTV, Food Network and TLC Delivered 16 Million Viewers in Primetime Sunday, April 18
Said trio helped Discovery, Inc. deliver 32% of women watching cable that Sunday.

[04/23/21 - 12:01 PM]
Steven Yeun Added to 93rd Oscars(R) Cast
The previously announced lineup includes Riz Ahmed, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle, Bryan Cranston, Viola Davis, Laura Dern, Harrison Ford, Bong Joon Ho, Regina King, Marlee Matlin, Rita Moreno, Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Renée Zellweger and Zendaya.

[04/23/21 - 11:32 AM]
CBS Renews "NCIS: Los Angeles," Orders "NCIS: Hawaii" for the 2021-22 Broadcast Season
The Eye confirmed both pickups on social media today.

[04/23/21 - 10:59 AM]
Starz in Development on "The Case of Cyntoia Brown" from Executive Producers Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and La La Anthony
Based on Cyntoia Brown-Long's book, the series tells the story of Cyntoia Brown-Long who was sex trafficked by a boyfriend, tried as an adult at 16 years old and sentenced to life in prison for aggravated robbery and first-degree murder.

[04/23/21 - 10:59 AM]
Video: "Lil Duval's Living My Best Life" Comedy Special - Official Trailer - ALLBLK
Filmed before a star-studded, live audience in Atlanta, Georgia - the hourlong special premieres this summer.

[04/23/21 - 10:49 AM]
"Gentefied" Season 2 Taps Quartet for Recurring Roles
Look for Melinna Bobadilla as Melinna Barragan; Clarissa Thibeaux as Bree Solano; Ivana Rojas as Sarai Damian; and Manuel Uriza as Ernesto Morales.

[04/23/21 - 10:05 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts in Total Viewers
The Alphabet also shares the demo honors with FOX and NBC.

[04/23/21 - 09:59 AM]
Bob Costas Returns to HBO with the Launch of "Back on the Record with Bob Costas"
The series, which will air four episodes each year, will be driven by in-depth interviews with the biggest names in sports, entertainment and popular culture, and discussions led by Costas that will address today's most topical sports issues.

[04/23/21 - 09:00 AM]
Disney Channel Orders Second Season of "Secrets of Sulphur Springs," The Riveting Mystery-Adventure Series
Since its January 15 premiere, the series has reached 8.4 million total viewers, ranked as the #1 series across all television with Girls 6-11, and the #1 live-action series on DisneyNow.

[04/23/21 - 08:59 AM]
HBO Max Renews Selena Gomez's Cooking Show "Selena + Chef" for a Third Season
In season three, Selena will continue her cooking adventures at home with a new roster of all-star chefs that will help her whip up delicious dishes.

[04/23/21 - 08:59 AM]
WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group Unites Adult Swim and HBO Max Adult Animation and Comedy Development Teams
The company has united the Adult Swim and HBO Max adult animation development teams under the leadership of Suzanna Makkos in her newly expanded role as executive vice president of original comedy and adult animation for both brands.

[04/23/21 - 08:28 AM]
Free-Diving Natural History Filmmaker, Patrick Dykstra Comes Face to Face with the Largest and Most Mysterious Creatures in the Ocean in New discovery+ Series "Chasing Ocean Giants"
Stream all eight episodes on Thursday, April 29 as a part of Discovery's month-long celebration of the Earth and all of the wildlife that call it home.

[04/23/21 - 08:02 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces New Music Docuseries "1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything"
Executive produced by Academy, BAFTA and Grammy Award winners Asif Kapadia and James Gay-Rees, the eight-part docuseries will premiere May 21 on Apple TV+.

[04/23/21 - 07:16 AM]
Two-Part Special of YouTube Originals "Super Sema," Africa's First Kid Superhero Animated Series, Premieres Today on World Book Day
YouTube Originals delivers a two-part special with Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o as the voice of Mama Dunia in the new animated series featuring a young superhero African girl named Sema.

[04/23/21 - 07:07 AM]
Ewan McGregor Plays "Halston" in a New Limited Series Premiering May 14
The Netflix project also features Krysta Rodriguez as Liza Minnelli, Rory Culkin as Joel Schumacher, Rebecca Dayan as Elsa Peretti, David Pittu as Joe Eula, and Gian Franco Rodriguez as Victor Hugo.

[04/22/21 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 22
Updates include: Maya Erskine lands role on "Obi-Wan Kenobi" at Disney+; HBO's 1980s Lakers project continues to expand cast; and Richard Lewis to return to "Curb Your Enthuiasm."

[04/22/21 - 03:30 PM]
Riz Ahmed and Viola Davis to Join 93rd Oscars(R) Cast
Ahmed and Davis round out the previously announced lineup that includes Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Bong Joon Ho, Don Cheadle, Bryan Cranston, Laura Dern, Harrison Ford, Regina King, Marlee Matlin, Rita Moreno, Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Renée Zellweger and Zendaya.

[04/22/21 - 03:01 PM]
Video: Faith, Family, and Scandal - "Favorite Son" on BET+
Twin brothers in a gospel group struggle to find balance of life, love, faith, and religion while under the strict rule of their father, a megachurch Reverend.

[04/22/21 - 02:34 PM]
"Trying" Season 2 Launches May 21 on Apple TV+
The streaming service has pushed the show's return back a week from May 14.

[04/22/21 - 01:52 PM]
Sofia Alvarez to Adapt and Direct "Along for the Ride;" Emma Pasarow and Belmont Cameli to Star in Lead Roles
The Netfilx film is based on the YA novel of the same name from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen.







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[12/23/24 - 02:36 PM]
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[12/23/24 - 01:22 PM]
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[12/23/24 - 01:15 PM]
For the 4th Consecutive Year, ABC News' "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine Across the Board
"20/20" outdelivered "Dateline" in all key target demos for the 4th consecutive year - since 2021.

[12/23/24 - 01:02 PM]
NBC Is Set to Ring in the New Year with a Live Broadcast of the 136th Rose Parade Presented by Honda on Wednesday, Jan. 1
"Today" co-anchor Hoda Kotb and weather and feature anchor Al Roker will return to the booth for this year's telecast from "TV Corner."

[12/23/24 - 11:13 AM]
Award-Winning Danish Miniseries "Bullshit" Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, January 30, 2025 on Viaplay
This coming-of-age Danish language historical drama tells the powerful story of a group of lost and rebellious youths who find community and belonging in the hardcore biker gang "Bullshit," but leads to a world of brutal conflict.

[12/23/24 - 10:40 AM]
Max Renews Original Adult Animated Series "Creature Commandos," from DC Studios, for Second Season
New episodes debut weekly every Thursday on Max, with the season one finale dropping January 9.

[12/23/24 - 10:31 AM]
As an Early Holiday Gift to Fans Hallmark Announces That Its Hit Reality Competition Series, "Finding Mr. Christmas," Is Renewed for a Second Season
"Bringing this show to life was such a dream come true," said Jonathan Bennett. "There're definitely more stories to be told in season two and so much more fun to be had. We're really just scratching the surface here."

[12/23/24 - 10:02 AM]
"TMZ Investigates: Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer" Premieres Monday, January 6 at 8/7c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
TMZ exclusively speaks to several sources who say, despite his charismatic personality, Mangione also displayed a dark side and uncovers shocking new details about how he became enraged by corporate greed before quietly plotting to kill a healthcare CEO.

[12/23/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?" Debuts January 10
Host of the award-winning series "Real Time with Bill Maher," acclaimed comedian and satirist Bill Maher serves up another dose of reality in his 13th HBO stand-up special.

[12/23/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Going Dutch" Season 1 First Look - FOX TV
Tune in for the series premiere Thursday, January 2 on FOX and next day on Hulu.

[12/23/24 - 08:58 AM]
Cedric the Entertainer Serves Up a Double Dose of Laughter with Special Editions of "The Greatest @Home Videos"
Look for "Holiday Edition" on December 27 and "Cedy Awards" on January 3.

[12/23/24 - 08:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Unveils the Dark Side of Hollywood with an All-New Season of "Death by Fame"
The series delves into the dark side of fame and celebrity, uncovering the shocking true stories behind the murders of some of Hollywood's most promising stars.

[12/23/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "All Creatures Great and Small" Season 5 Trailer
Toast to an all-new season, premiering on Sunday, January 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/23/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Zero Day" - Official Teaser - Netflix
After a cyberattack sabotages transportation and power infrastructure across the U.S., former President George Mullen is asked to find the culprit.

[12/23/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Lovers Anonymous" - Teaser - Netflix
Cem, scarred by a childhood that crushed his trust in love, runs the "Love Hospital," until Hazal, who believes in the power of love, disrupts his life.