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[04/30/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 30
Updates include: Netflix's "The Last Kingdom" to end after five seasons; HBO Max orders "The Brothers Garcia" follow-up series; and Melissa Rauch to star in NBC's "Night Court" sequel.

[04/30/21 - 02:00 PM]
discovery+ True Crime Highlights - Weeks of May 10 and May 17
New offerings include the special "Broken Harts" on Tuesday, May 18.

[04/30/21 - 01:45 PM]
"Cruel Summer" Is Freeform's Most-Watched Series Debut Ever
The Jessica Biel produced drama is likewise the network's best-ever series debut among Adults 18-49 (2.65 million) and Adults 18-34 (1.33 million).

[04/30/21 - 12:36 PM]
TV One Slated to Air the Final Interview Captured with the Late Iconic Rapper DMX in the "Uncensored" Docu-Series on Sunday, May 16 at 8 PM ET/7C
It will feature an interview with DMX just three weeks before his passing and is confirmed to be his final and most transparent to date.

[04/30/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Dog Gone Trouble" Trailer - Netflix Futures
The privileged life of a pampered dog named Trouble is turned upside-down when he gets lost and must learn to survive on the big-city streets.

[04/30/21 - 12:01 PM]
Tubi to Expand Programming Slate with Fall 2021 Launch of Original Content
Tubi registered a record-setting Total View Time (TVT) of 798 million hours during the first quarter this year, up +54% year-over-year, and a platform-best 276 million hours of TVT in March.

[04/30/21 - 11:28 AM]
Who Is... Naomi? Enter the Mystery with This First Look at the Upcoming The CW Pilot
Kaci Walfall stars as the DC Comics hero.

[04/30/21 - 11:02 AM]
NBC Renews First-Year Comedies "Young Rock" and "Kenan"
"It has been a true joy to watch Dwayne Johnson & Kenan Thompson on NBC every week and see families connect with their relatable, entertaining and heartwarming stories," said Lisa Katz.

[04/30/21 - 10:41 AM]
HBO Max's "Green Lantern" Series Has Found Its Guy Gardner - Welcome to the Corps, Finn Wittrock
DC Comics revealed said casting on social media today.

[04/30/21 - 10:25 AM]
YouTube Teams Up with The Trevor Project on Two Global Livestream Events to Raise Money for LGBTQ+ Youth During Pride Month
Both events will premiere during LGBTQ+ Pride month in June.

[04/30/21 - 10:00 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Draft Opens on Top for ABC
The Alphabet's primetime coverage however falls short of last year's audience.

[04/30/21 - 09:46 AM]
Vanessa Lachey to Headline "NCIS: Hawai'i"; Yasmine Al-Bustami and Jason Antoon Cast as Series Regulars
CBS Studios confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[04/30/21 - 09:45 AM]
MTV Taps Nikki Glaser to Host First-Ever "MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted"
MTV previously announced comedian Leslie Jones will host the 2021 "MTV Movie & TV Awards" live on Sunday, May 16, in advance of the special.

[04/30/21 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Lucifer" Season 5 Part 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Lucifer makes a tumultuous return to the land of the living in hopes of making things right with Chloe.

[04/30/21 - 09:23 AM]
Lorne Michaels' Apple Original Musical Comedy Series "Schmigadoon!," Starring Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key, to Premiere Globally July 16 on Apple TV+
Two episodes will be available at launch followed by one episode weekly every Friday.

[04/30/21 - 09:06 AM]
discovery+ Documents Backyard Engineers Pursuing Their Dreams of Space Flight in All-New Limited Series "Homemade Astronauts"
The four-episode series, filmed over the course of two and a half years, documents the rarely seen world of home-made space travelers and the extreme lengths these teams take to reach their goals.

[04/30/21 - 09:03 AM]
HGTV Monster Hit "Home Town" Delivers Its Highest Season Yet Among Key Demos
The season delivered its highest-ever ratings among several key demos, averaging a .85 live plus three day rating among P25-54 and a 1.08 L3 rating among W25-54.

[04/30/21 - 08:38 AM]
"Carnival" Premieres on June 2nd on Netflix
Giovana Cordeiro, Flavia Pavanelli, Micael Borges, Jean Pedro, Nikolas Antunes, and Rafael Medrado star in the film.

[04/30/21 - 07:15 AM]
Nick Jonas Set to Host the "2021 Billboard Music Awards"
This year's event will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 23 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.

[04/30/21 - 03:17 AM]
Netflix Lifts the Blues with Taiwanese Series, "More Than Blue"
The 10-episode romantic series tells the story of star-crossed lovers, Chang Che-Kai and Sung Yuan-Yuan in their student days.

[04/29/21 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 29
Updates include: Netflix cancels Katherine Ryan's "The Duchess"; ABC's "The Conners" on track for fourth season; and Toni Collette cast in HBO Max's "The Staircase."

[04/29/21 - 04:17 PM]
Netflix's Family Film Adaptation of "13: The Musical" Finds Its Stars
The cast includes Eli Golden, Gabriella Uhl, JD McCrary, Frankie McNellis, Lindsey Blackwell, Jonathan Lengel, Ramon Reed, Nolen Dubuc, Luke Islam, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Kayleigh Cerezo, Wyatt Moss, Liam Wignall, and Khiyla Aynne.

[04/29/21 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Bo Burnham: Inside" - Coming Soon
From Bo Burnham, a new comedy special, "Inside." Coming soon, only on Netflix.

[04/29/21 - 03:35 PM]
Video: "DOM" - Official Teaser - Prime Video
Starring alongside Gabriel Leone and Flavio Tolezani are Filipe Bragança, Raquel Villar, Isabella Santoni, Ramon Francisco, Digão Ribeiro, Fabio Lago, Julia Konrad and André Mattos, among others.

[04/29/21 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Castlevania" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Dracula's influence looms large as Belmont and Sypha investigate plans to resurrect the notorious vampire.

[04/29/21 - 12:19 PM]
BET Announces "DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic: BET Mother's Day Edition" Premiering Sunday, May 9th at 9PM ET/PT
In celebration of mothers around the world, DJ Cassidy will pass the mic to an iconic once-in-lifetime line-up of legendary soul artists to sing their most uplifting, heartwarming, prolific records.

[04/29/21 - 12:00 PM]
The CW Network Extends Its Summer 2021 Schedule with Series Premieres and Returning Favorites
Highlights include the return of "DC's Stargirl" and the U.S. premiere of "Wellington Paranormal."

[04/29/21 - 11:13 AM]
CBS Announces Season Finale Storylines with Intense Showdowns, Jaw-dropping Revelations and Fond Farewells
Newly announced dates include "United States of Al" and "Clarice" on Thursday, June 24.

[04/29/21 - 11:09 AM]
HBO Max Arrives in Full Force in Latin America with More Than 100 Local Original Productions Over the Next Two Years
HBO Max arrives in Latin America and the Caribbean in June 2021.

[04/29/21 - 11:06 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "The Masked Singer" Top Demos
The network leads among adults 18-49 as news coverage disrupts the night.

[04/29/21 - 11:00 AM]
Amazon Studios Renews Robert Kirkman's "Invincible" for Two More Seasons
"I'm extremely thankful to Amazon for the support and dedication they've put behind Invincible," said Kirkman.

[04/29/21 - 10:28 AM]
It's Life or Death on the Homestead in an All-New Season of "Homestead Rescue: Raney Ranch" Premiering May 6 on Discovery
As master homesteaders, the Raneys use a combination of willpower and ingenuity to realize their dream of a multigenerational homestead in the Alaskan wilderness.

[04/29/21 - 10:02 AM]
Hit Unscripted Competition Series "LEGO Masters" Returns with All-New Contestants for a Make-or-Break Season Two!
The new duos are set to compete against each other in even more ambitious brick-building challenges - including an earthquake tower challenge, a demolition derby, a LEGO fashion show and more - to be crowned the country's most talented amateur LEGO builders.

[04/29/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Legendary" Season 2 - Official Trailer - HBO Max
10 new houses are turning up the heat with their unique styles and unforgettable routines, all to prove they have what it takes to be Legendary.

[04/29/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Kominsky Method" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
A new chapter unfolds for Sandy as he deals with a difficult loss, a daunting financial obligation, an important reunion and a major career boost.

[04/29/21 - 10:00 AM]
Season Two of Interstellar Comedy "Gabby Duran & the Unsittables" Premieres Friday, June 4, on Disney Channel
In season two, a resourceful and courageous Gabby faces even bigger challenges as she continues to protect her alien charges while also navigating the everyday emotional rollercoaster of middle school.

[04/29/21 - 09:52 AM]
YouTube Originals Presents Inaugural "YouTube Beauty Festival" Bringing Together Top Creators and Talent in a Global Beauty Event
Premiering Friday, May 14 on YouTube.com/Fashion, this year's virtual, free, open-to-all event will be filled with inspiring and enlightening panels, important timely discussions on diversity and equity, a history of beauty on YouTube, and more.

[04/29/21 - 09:32 AM]
HBO Max Pa'lante Partners with WORD to Launch the "Are You Listening?" Campaign
The four-part series will run throughout 2021 and focus on four themes, with each part including a digital vignette and community gathering events.

[04/29/21 - 09:27 AM]
See Us Unite for Change - Hosted by Ken Jeong, First-of-Its-Kind Global Event to Celebrate and Pay Tribute to the Asian American Experience
The event will air on Friday, May 21 at 8:00/7:00c and will be simulcast nationally and worldwide across the platforms of the MTV Entertainment portfolio as well as BET and Nickelodeon and stream exclusively on Facebook Watch.

[04/29/21 - 09:15 AM]
Peacock Orders YA Supernatural Drama "Girl in the Woods" from Crypt TV
The eight-episode series marks a full series adaption of one of the biggest IPs in Crypt TV's monster universe.

[04/29/21 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Misunderstood" Teaser - "Dexter" - New Showtime Limited Series
America's favorite serial killer Dexter Morgan is back on Showtime in a new 10-episode limited series coming this fall.

[04/29/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Start of Production - "Step Up" Season 3 - Starz
Here's your first look at "Step Up" Season 3 coming to Starz.

[04/29/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Marvel Studios' "Assembled: The Making of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier" - Official Trailer
Go beyond the shield and behind the scenes with Marvel Studios' "Assembled: The Making of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier," streaming tomorrow on Disney+.

[04/29/21 - 08:59 AM]
HBO Documentary Films' "Revolution Rent," Directed by Andy Senor Jr. and Victor Patrick Alvarez and Executive Produced by Neil Patrick Harris, Debuts June 15
The film follows Señor Jr. to Cuba, where he is tasked with directing a stage production of the Tony(R) and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, "Rent," the country's first Broadway musical produced by an American company in more than 50 years.

[04/29/21 - 08:09 AM]
Scott McGillivray Returns to HGTV for Season Two of "Vacation House Rules"
New episodes begin on Saturday, June 5 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/29/21 - 08:00 AM]
CBS Will Finish the 2020-2021 Season as America's Most-Watched Network for 13th Straight Year
This will be the network's 18th win in the last 19 years.

[04/29/21 - 07:13 AM]
TransUnion and Crackle Plus Announce Agreement, Allowing for Improved Ad Targeting of Crackle Audience
Crackle Plus offers advertisers access to an audience difficult to reach through conventional advertising methods due to their migration away from traditional cable systems.

[04/29/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Sweet Tooth" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
On a perilous adventure across a post-apocalyptic world, a lovable boy who's half-human and half-deer searches for a new beginning with a gruff protector.

[04/29/21 - 06:05 AM]
"2021 CMT Music Awards" to Air on Wednesday, June 9th at 8P/7C
Country music's only entirely fan-voted award show will celebrate music's hottest stars, delivering two-and-a-half hours of nonstop performances and one-of-a-kind collaborations in and around Music City.

[04/29/21 - 04:53 AM]
Video: "Parot" - Official Trailer - Prime Video Spain
The entire series will be available exclusively on Prime Video on May 28.







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[01/29/26 - 12:11 PM]
Mandy Patinkin Signs on to Play Odin in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Based on PlayStation's massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the series has received a two-season order, with pre-production underway in Vancouver, and casting has begun.

[01/29/26 - 12:00 PM]
Presenters Announced for "68th Annual Grammy Awards," Sunday, Feb. 1 on CBS
Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah and Teyana Taylor are among the featured talent.

[01/29/26 - 11:17 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors on February 11
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets game.

[01/29/26 - 11:03 AM]
Paramount+ to Premiere True-Crime Documentary "Wild Boys: Strangers in Town" on February 18
The two-part documentary chronicles the astonishing true story of two young brothers who emerged from the forests of British Columbia in the summer of 2003, claiming they had been raised entirely off the grid - without schools, doctors or any record of their existence.

[01/29/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Orders New Limited Series "The Chain" from Damon Lindelof
Details are under wraps, but Lindelof is said to be expanding the mythology of Adrian McKinty's award-winning thriller.

[01/29/26 - 10:11 AM]
Olafur Darri Olafsson Signs on to Play Thor in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Max Parker as Heimdall.

[01/29/26 - 10:05 AM]
Bravo's "Top Chef" Returns for Season 23, Serving Bold Flavors and Carolina Charm
The Emmy, James Beard and Critics Choice Award-winning series returns Monday, March 9.

[01/29/26 - 10:02 AM]
ESPN Original Series "On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing" to Premiere January 30
The five-episode series follows the world's most elite ski racers across the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

[01/29/26 - 09:38 AM]
FOX Nation Goes Deep Inside the Power, Scandal and Secrets of America's Early Presidents in New Docudrama "The White House"
The eight-part series brings to life the shocking true stories of the presidents, spouses, family members, confidantes, and adversaries, not just in the stately, public rooms of the White House, but in the intimate spaces they shared all under one roof.

[01/29/26 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Max Launches "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Inspired "Squire For Hire" Social Series, Taskrabbit Partnership and Sweepstakes
The digital campaign brings the spirit of Westeros to life, along with a fan sweepstakes that offers a unique way for audiences to feel as if they're part of the story.

[01/29/26 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Emotional Final Trailer for the Timeless Romantic Drama "Outlander," Premiering March 6
The groundbreaking, time-traveling drama returns on Friday, March 6, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays.

[01/29/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Katt Williams' Fourth Stand-Up Special, "The Last Report"
Back for his fourth Netflix stand-up special, comedy icon Katt Williams delivers his famously bold takes on conspiracies, celebrities and the world at large in this electrifying set.

[01/29/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Age of Attraction" - First Look - Netflix
Age is thrown out the window when singles search for their soulmates in this dating series. Is love truly ageless, or will the years come between them?

[01/29/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Unveil First Look Teaser for the Highly-Anticipated New Drama, "The Audacity," from Emmy Award-Winner Jonathan Glatzer
Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, "The Audacity" takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos, and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future.

[01/29/26 - 08:07 AM]
Flavortown Comes to Life in New Food Network Series "Flavortown Food Fight"
In each episode, Fieri will welcome three chefs to Flavortown where skills and cooking chops can earn advantages and ultimately a win.