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[05/05/21 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 5
Updates include: Adrien Brody to recur on HBO's "Succession"; Ken Jeong to "Shoot the Moon" for Amazon; and Janeane Garofalo to drop by Showtime's "Billions."

[05/05/21 - 02:04 PM]
E! Takes a Walk Down Memory Lane as New Special Event Series "Reunion Road Trip" Premieres Thursday, June 10 at 9 PM ET/PT
"All My Children," "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," "A Different World" and "Scrubs" are the four featured series.

[05/05/21 - 01:01 PM]
"A Discovery of Witches" Season 2 Makes Linear Encore on AMC Beginning Sunday, June 27
Subsequent episodes will air weekly on Sundays at 8:00/7:00c on AMC.

[05/05/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Awake" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a global event wipes out humanity's ability to sleep, a troubled ex-soldier fights to save her family as society and her mind spiral into chaos.

[05/05/21 - 10:59 AM]
Aida Osman, KaMillion and Jonica Booth to Star in Max Original "Rap Sh*t" (wt) with Sade Clacken Joseph Directing
The series follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna and Mia, who reunite to form a rap group.

[05/05/21 - 10:58 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Rides "NCIS" to Another Victory
The Eye takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/05/21 - 10:02 AM]
For the First Time Ever, 18 Aspiring Chefs, All Aged 24 Years Old or Younger, Head to Las Vegas in the Milestone 20th Season of "Hell's Kitchen," Premiering Monday, May 31 at 8/7c on FOX
Meet the youngest contestants to ever take on "Hell's Kitchen."

[05/05/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for All-New "Rugrats" Series
Beginning May 27, the first set of episodes of the debut season will be available on Paramount+, with the rollout of additional episodes to be announced at a later date.

[05/05/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Announcement - Marvel Studios' "Loki" - Disney+
Mark your calendars for new episodes of Marvel Studios' "Loki," streaming Wednesdays starting June 9 on Disney+.

[05/05/21 - 08:51 AM]
MTV Announces Star-studded Lineup of Presenters for the 2021 "MTV Movie & TV Awards" Epic Two-Night Event
Additional details, including performers and honorees, will be announced in the coming weeks.

[05/05/21 - 08:33 AM]
Christina Haack Returns in a New Season of Her Hit HGTV Series "Christina on the Coast" Premiering Thursday, June 3, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The new season will follow Christina, a busy mom of three, as her SoCal design business expands with a new team and a booming client list of homeowners seeking renovations that spotlight her sought-after style.

[05/05/21 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Releases First Official Images from "House of the Dragon"
Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," the series, which is set 300 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," tells the story of House Targaryen.

[05/05/21 - 08:00 AM]
"Making the Cut" Reveals Season Two's July 16 Premiere Date and 10 Designers Competing for the Ultimate Grand Prize of $1 Million
The eight-episode fashion competition series, which brings together a diverse group of 10 visionary designers and entrepreneurs, will drop two new episodes each week, culminating in a grand finale with an epic runway show on August 6.

[05/05/21 - 07:55 AM]
Atlanta's Hottest Dancers Are Ready to Cash in and Secure the Bag This Summer on Season Two of "Beyond the Pole" Premiering Thursday, June 3 at 10 PM ET on WE tv
Friendships are tested, finances are strapped, but through the turmoil, laughter and tears, these ladies are the ultimate survivors and their stories prove there is never a dull moment in the hustle.

[05/05/21 - 07:00 AM]
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Launches Telemundo Streaming Studios - First-Ever Studio Exclusively Dedicated to Meet the Growing Demand of Latino Streaming Audiences
Based out of Miami, Telemundo Streaming Studios will be housed under award-winning production powerhouse Telemundo Global Studios, led by its President Marcos Santana.

[05/04/21 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 4
Updates include: Netflix cancels "The Irregulars"; two original "The Flash" cast members to exit as regulars; and Harold Perrineau to star in Epix's "From."

[05/04/21 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens" - Official Teaser - Netflix
After his father's passing, a teenager sets out for New York in search of his estranged mother and soon finds love and connection in unexpected places.

[05/04/21 - 11:15 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer for Season 4 of the Max Original "Gomorrah," Premiering May 20
The critically-acclaimed third season debuted exclusively on HBO Max this January.

[05/04/21 - 10:59 AM]
HBO's New Half-Hour Late Night Talk Series "Pause with Sam Jay" Debuts May 21
Created by Sam Jay and Prentice Penny, the series features a new take on the late-night talk show format and uses a fresh lens to plunge into the cultural issues that divide us.

[05/04/21 - 10:22 AM]
There Are More Mysteries to Solve Out There Under the "Big Sky" with Season 2
ABC took to social media with the news the series will return for a second season.

[05/04/21 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Hulu Original Film "Plan B" Trailer and Key Art Debut
Directed by Natalie Morales in her directorial debut, follow Sunny and Lupe on their hilarious quest.

[05/04/21 - 10:02 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "9-1-1" Tops Charts for FOX
The network leads the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/04/21 - 09:49 AM]
Will Smith Project Headlines New YouTube Originals Programming Slate - Announced Today at 10th Annual NewFronts
This new six-part fitness unscripted series from Westbrook Media and YouTube Originals is the story of Will Smith, looking up one day to find himself in middle age, rebuilding his body into the best shape of his life and getting his groove back along the way.

[05/04/21 - 09:33 AM]
Cue the Nostalgia: Every Episode of "Friday Night Lights" Is Now Available to Stream for Free on Tubi
The news is timed with the series' 15th anniversary.

[05/04/21 - 09:32 AM]
Apple TV+ Orders Powerful Documentary Series "Big Man on Campus" About Basketball Sensation Makur Maker
The documentary series will tell the coming-of-age story of basketball phenom Makur Maker as he navigates the highs and lows of his freshman year college experience against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter movement and the global pandemic.

[05/04/21 - 09:17 AM]
EPIX(R) Greenlights Drama Series "Billy the Kid" - Written and Executive Produced by Michael Hirst
The eight-episode, one-hour season will commence production this June in Calgary, AB, with an eye towards a 2022 premiere on EPIX.

[05/04/21 - 09:00 AM]
TLC's Hit Series "sMothered" Returns with an All New Season and a New Night, Beginning Monday, May 31 at 9PM ET/PT
If you thought you'd seen it all last season, wait until you meet our new pairs who share underwear and exchange Brazilian waxes.

[05/04/21 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.

[05/04/21 - 08:04 AM]
"Curb Appeal Xtreme" Starring John Gidding, Jamie Durie and Newcomer Rachel Taylor Gets Production Greenlight
The six hour-long episodes will follow the talented trio as they dramatically overhaul the front and backyards of homes in Nashville, Tennessee.

[05/04/21 - 07:50 AM]
NBC Sports Delivers 14.5 Million Viewers for Kentucky Derby, As the "Run for the Roses" Returns to Its Traditional First Saturday in May Date
Viewership peaked at 15.7 million viewers from 6:45-7 p.m. ET on NBC as Medina Spirit mounted a wire-to-wire victory and trainer Bob Baffert won the event for a record seventh time.

[05/04/21 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "The Last Letter from Your Lover" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The forbidden love affair between a 1960s couple (Shailene Woodley and Callum Turner) is uncovered by an ambitious present-day journalist (Felicity Jones) after she finds a trove of secret love letters.

[05/03/21 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 3
Updates include: Paul Guilfoyle to return for "CSI: Vegas" at CBS; Luke Evans cast in Apple's "Echo 3"; and "The Last Policeman" nears pilot order at FOX.

[05/03/21 - 08:00 PM]
"Conan" on TBS Set to End on June 24
Post June, O'Brien will turn his focus to his deal with WarnerMedia and development on his new show for HBO Max, which will be a departure from his current traditional talk-show format.

[05/03/21 - 05:03 PM]
NBC Gives Pilot Production Order to "Night Court" Starring Melissa Rauch & John Larroquette
The project, from writer Dan Rubin, is based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege.

[05/03/21 - 03:32 PM]
HBO Max Orders "Love and Death" - Elizabeth Olsen to Star in Limited Series Written by David E. Kelley and Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter
Two church going couples, enjoying small town family life in Texas, until somebody picks up an axe.

[05/03/21 - 02:33 PM]
FX's "Mayans M.C." Gets Fourth Season Pickup
"Elgin James, his creative collaborators, this incredible cast and crew delivered on another epic season of 'Mayans M.C.,'" said Nick Grad.

[05/03/21 - 02:03 PM]
Jessica Williams and Chris "Comedian CP" Powell Join William Jackson Harper to Star in Max Original "Love Life" Season Two
Season one's Anna Kendrick (who also executive produces), Zoë Chao, Peter Vack and Nick Thune will appear in season two.

[05/03/21 - 01:30 PM]
IMDb TV Expands Original Programming with "Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary," "Bug Out" and a New Project with Interior Designer Jeff Lewis
"These projects mark an impressive and exciting growth moment for IMDb TV. The caliber of talent and the variety of content is a brand hallmark for us as we look to diversify the entertaining and broadly appealing offerings available on the service," said Lauren Anderson and Ryan Pirozzi.

[05/03/21 - 01:10 PM]
ABC Orders Fifth Season of "The Good Doctor"
The Alphabet confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[05/03/21 - 12:59 PM]
IMDb TV Greenlights Original Series "High School" Based on the New York Times Bestselling Memoir by Grammy-Nominated Platinum Recording Artists Tegan and Sara
Told through a backdrop of 90s grunge and rave culture, the series weaves between parallel and discordant memories of twin sisters growing up down the hall from one another.

[05/03/21 - 12:01 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Closes Out Its 46th Season with Three New Shows in May
Keegan-Michael Key (May 15) and Anya Taylor-Joy (May 22) will follow the previously announced Elon Musk (May 8).

[05/03/21 - 11:02 AM]
Dick Wolf Extends TV's Most Successful Brand with "Law & Order: For the Defense"
The series will put the lawyers under the microscope, along with the criminal justice system with every week delivering the promise of a contemporary morality tale.

[05/03/21 - 10:59 AM]
The Heist Continues as "Leverage: Redemption" Sets July 9 Premiere on IMDb TV
The crime drama will debut with eight new episodes this summer followed by an additional eight episodes in the fall.

[05/03/21 - 10:30 AM]
The CW Network Renews "Kung Fu" and "DC's Stargirl" for the 2021-2022 Season
"We are beyond proud to continue to share the stories of Nicky Shen and Courtney Whitmore, two strong, powerful young women at the center of this new generation of hit shows for The CW in 'Kung Fu' and 'DC's Stargirl,'" said Mark Pedowitz.

[05/03/21 - 10:30 AM]
ABC News Enters the Ring with Special Four-Hour Documentary Series "Mike Tyson: The Knockout," Detailing the Life of the Boxing Legend
The four-hour documentary series will put viewers ringside for a main event that will chronicle the former champion's climb, crash and comeback, from his difficult childhood to becoming undisputed world champion to his 1992 rape conviction and his personal struggles.

[05/03/21 - 10:12 AM]
Apple Original Comedy "Mr. Corman," Created by, Directed by and Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, to Make Global Debut Friday, Aug. 6 on Apple TV+
The series will debut with the first three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

[05/03/21 - 10:03 AM]
Historic Exclusive "Thursday Night Football" Deal Between Prime Video and the NFL Now Set to Begin a Year Early in 2022
This is a year earlier than previously announced, with all games set to air on Prime Video as part of a Prime membership.

[05/03/21 - 10:01 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Total Viewers with "60 Minutes"
The Eye leads the night overall, shares the demo crown with ABC.

[05/03/21 - 10:00 AM]
TBS' "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" to Air Special on Wednesday, May 12 About Gun Reform
"The fact that 316 people are victims of gun violence in the United States every single day makes me want to Zoom call every politician in this country and just scream at them," says Bee.

[05/03/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Mid-Season Supertease Available Now!
The series finale will air Thursday, June 10 at 8:00/7:00c.







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[11/19/24 - 01:38 PM]
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The new series launched on Thursday, November 14, and posted a 0.57 P25-54 / 0.74 W25-54 L3 rating, more than doubling prior six-week benchmarks (+148% and +124% respectively) and is on pace to be Food Network's highest rated freshman series of the year.

[11/19/24 - 01:00 PM]
NBC Unveils Powerhouse Midseason Lineup
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[11/19/24 - 12:58 PM]
"Abbott Elementary" Hits Season Highs in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 with 6.33 Million Total Viewers and 2.21 Adults 18-49
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[11/19/24 - 12:01 PM]
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[11/19/24 - 11:30 AM]
Max and HBO Announce Extended U.S. Licensing Deal with The Criterion Collection
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[11/19/24 - 11:20 AM]
Video: "The Agency" - Official Trailer #2 - Paramount+ with Showtime
Starring Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith and Richard Gere.

[11/19/24 - 11:16 AM]
Sean Hannity to Host FOX Nation's Signature Patriot Awards Ceremony on December 5
In partnership with advertisers Tunnel 2 Towers, Patriot Mobile, Golden Corral and Belfor, the awards show will honor and recognize America's finest patriots, including military veterans, first responders and other inspirational everyday heroes.

[11/19/24 - 10:43 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions' Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Mega-Event Makes History with Over 108 Million Live Global Viewers
The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight is the most-streamed sporting event ever, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams, with 38 million concurrent streams in the US.

[11/19/24 - 10:10 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 10:06 AM]
Video: "Hard Knocks in Season with the AFC North" - Official Trailer - Max
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[11/19/24 - 10:06 AM]
Netflix Confirms Its Commitment to Turkiye's Creative Industry and Announced 12 New Titles Live from the Next on Netflix Event in Istanbul
In the upcoming year and beyond, Netflix continues its commitment to bring even more thrilling stories from the market to the world across a wide variety of genres, ranging from drama, rom-com, comedy to action and animation.

[11/19/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Paris Has Fallen" - Official Trailer - Hulu
When a terrorist group attacks a high-profile event with the French Minister of Defense as their target, protection officer Vincent Taleb (Tewfik Jallab) finds himself working with street-smart MI6 operative Zara Taylor (Ritu Arya) to save the day.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
National Geographic Charts Future with Bold, New Unscripted Series Slate with Storytelling Dynamism, Technical Innovation and Extraordinary Access at Its Heart
"These new unscripted series epitomize everything National Geographic stands for - bold, captivating storytelling rooted in world-class research and expertise," said Tom McDonald, executive vice president of Global Unscripted and Factual Content.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix's "Squid Game: Unleashed" Arrives December 17
"Squid Game: Unleashed" arrives just in time for the return of "Squid Game Season 2" which hits Netflix on December 26.