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[05/26/21 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 26
Updates include: Michiel Huisman cast in Apple's "Echo 3"; Christopher McDonald latest cast in "Secret Invasion" at Disney+; and Parker Posey tapped for HBO Max's "The Staircase."

[05/26/21 - 05:31 PM]
Video: "Around Town" Teaser - "Dexter" - Showtime
Nice to meet you, Jim Lindsay. America's favorite serial killer Dexter Morgan is back in a new 10-episode limited series coming this fall.

[05/26/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "So Not Worth It" - Official Teaser - Netflix
New friends, new loves and new experiences mix together inside a colorful college dormitory in Korea that's home to students from around the world.

[05/26/21 - 01:40 PM]
Music to Fans' Ears: "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" Binge Fest
All 25 episodes of the critically acclaimed series will air on E! back-to-back, beginning with the pilot episode on Sunday, May 30 at 9 a.m. ET/PT.

[05/26/21 - 01:06 PM]
Video: "Firefly Lane" - Season 2 Announcement - Netflix
Watch stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke answer some burning questions about the series, and make an exciting announcement.

[05/26/21 - 12:31 PM]
Chris Noth to Reprise Role of Mr. Big in Max Original "And Just Like That..." from Executive Producer Michael Patrick King
Said King: "How could we ever do a new chapter of the 'Sex and the City' story without our Mr. Big?"

[05/26/21 - 12:16 PM]
Video: "Leverage: Redemption" - Official Trailer - IMDb TV - Coming July 9
In this new iteration and new world, the "Leverage" crew have watched as the rich and powerful continue to take what they want without consequence.

[05/26/21 - 12:06 PM]
NBC Is the Official Home for the Summer Games with Four New Series, Three Returning Favorites and an Hourlong Olympic-Themed Special
New additions include "Family Game Fight!" hosted by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard on Wednesday, August 11.

[05/26/21 - 11:30 AM]
Food Network Picks Up "Chef Boot Camp" Starring Breakout Talent Cliff Crooks for Second Season
Production on the eight-episode second season will begin this summer.

[05/26/21 - 11:17 AM]
Oprah Winfrey Network's "Put a Ring on It" Returns Friday, June 25th
The highly anticipated unscripted relationship series follows three couples as they navigate their way to the altar with the help of master relationship coach Dr. Nicole LaBeach.

[05/26/21 - 11:03 AM]
CBS Sports' 2021 College Football Broadcast Schedule and Windows Announced, Highlighted By "SEC on CBS"
Coverage will be available to viewers across the country on the CBS Television Network and will stream live on Paramount+.

[05/26/21 - 11:01 AM]
2021 "CMT Music Awards" Adds More Powerhouse Performances to Its Star-Packed Roster
This year's 2021 "CMT Music Awards" will spotlight music's biggest hitmakers and all-star nominees alongside the next generation of country superstars for even more first-time performances and never-before-seen crossover collaborations.

[05/26/21 - 10:45 AM]
discovery+ Greenlights Competition Series "Meet Your Makers Showdown" with Superstar Cast Including Chrissy Metz and LeAnn Rimes
In each of the six hour-long episodes, four of the world's best artisans will complete two challenges that test their ingenious creativity, unique skills and passion for their craft.

[05/26/21 - 10:33 AM]
"The Kelly Clarkson Show" to Headline Daytime TV
It airs in 100% of the country across 200 stations and is positioned to headline daytime in leading time periods by Fall 2022.

[05/26/21 - 10:15 AM]
"Infinite," Starring Mark Wahlberg, to Premiere June 10 on Paramount+
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Jason Mantzoukas, Rupert Friend, Liz Carr, with Toby Jones and Dylan O'Brien also star in the film, from Antoine Fuqua.

[05/26/21 - 10:04 AM]
Showtime(R) Sets All-Star Announce Team for Mayweather vs. Paul Showtime PPV(R) Event on Sunday, June 6
In advance of the event, the network will premiere an immersive 30-minute special titled "Inside Mayweather vs. Paul" on Saturday, May 29 at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT.

[05/26/21 - 10:03 AM]
HBO Max's "Genera+ion" Returns June 17
The series continues with two episodes on June 24, two episodes on July 1 and one episode on July 8.

[05/26/21 - 10:02 AM]
MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount+ Double Down on Reality as New Home of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" and Announce Global Premiere of New Series "Queen Of the Universe" Also from World of Wonder
Paramount+ also "ru-vealed" the queens sashaying back to the runway to compete in the new season of "Drag Race All Stars" launching with two all-new, back-to-back episodes starting Thursday, June 24, with weekly drops every Thursday.

[05/26/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Fresh, Fried & Crispy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Passionate about food and ready for fun, critic Daym Drops drops in on America's smokin' hot spots for the best, freshest takes on fried food.

[05/26/21 - 09:03 AM]
Hulu Originals Summer 2021 Slate
The streamer recaps its offerings for the coming months.

[05/26/21 - 09:01 AM]
Anthology Series "Innocent" Returns Thursday, June 24 Exclusively on Sundance Now
Katherine Kelly and Jamie Bamber star in the latest four-part drama.

[05/26/21 - 09:01 AM]
Connie Britton, Courteney Cox, Susan Kelechi Watson and Mandy Moore Join NBC's "The Wall" May 27 at 8 P.M. ET/PT in Support of Red Nose Day
Britton, Cox, Kelechi Watson and Moore will narrate short videos shown within the episode showing how Red Nose Day funds can help change the lives of children living in poverty.

[05/26/21 - 09:00 AM]
"The Tony Awards(R) Present: Broadway's Back!" A Multi-Platform Celebration of the Best of Broadway, Sunday, Sept. 26 on CBS and Paramount+
The evening will kick off with the presentation of the American Theatre Wing's 74th Annual Tony Awards(R) at 7:00 PM, ET/4:00 PM, PT live exclusively on Paramount+.

[05/26/21 - 09:00 AM]
Season Two of "Modern Love" to Premiere Aug. 13 on Amazon Prime Video
Additionally, Tobias Menzies and Sophie Okonedo joined the cast of the star-studded second season.

[05/26/21 - 08:02 AM]
Journey Back to When the Devil Was Put on Trial in the True Story of the Ultimate Murder Defense: "The Devil Made Me Do It"
Streaming on discovery+ beginning on June 11, the film examines the harrowing events leading up to the murder and the astonishing court case that followed.

[05/26/21 - 08:01 AM]
Preschoolers Will Get Ready to Rock with Nickelodeon's Brand-New Animated Series "The BeatBuds, Let's Jam!"
Co-produced by Scooter Braun's SB Projects in association with Cyber Group Studios, the short-form series (10 episodes) follows the musical adventures of Jonny and Matty, and features an original song in each episode.

[05/26/21 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Casts 12 in "The Sandman" TV Series
Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mason Alexander Park, Donna Preston, Jenna Coleman, Joely Richardson, Niamh Walsh, David Thewlis, Kyo Ra, Stephen Fry, Razane Jammal, Sandra James Young and Patton Oswalt are all on tap.

[05/26/21 - 07:52 AM]
WarnerMedia Announces HBO Max Will Be Available in 39 Territories in Latin America and the Caribbean Starting June 29th
"Our launch in Latin America and the Caribbean is the first step in our global rollout of HBO Max," commented Johannes Larcher, Head of HBO Max International.

[05/26/21 - 07:02 AM]
CBS News Finishes 2020-2021 Broadcast Season with Four #1 Programs
For the season, "60 Minutes," "Face the Nation," "CBS Sunday Morning" are #1 in their time periods in total viewers, while "48 Hours" is Saturday's #1 non-sports primetime program with viewers.

[05/26/21 - 07:00 AM]
"Icon: Music Through the Lens" Explores the Thrilling World of Concert Photography on PBS
The series premieres Fridays, July 16-August 6, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET & August 13, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video app.

[05/26/21 - 06:31 AM]
CBS News' Gayle King Anchors "Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy," A One-Hour Special Monday, May 31 on CBS That Marks 100th Anniversary of Two-Day Slaughter and Destruction in Tusla
The one-hour special will also be presented on BET (Tuesday, June 1 at 11:00 PM, ET) and Smithsonian Channel (Tuesday, June 1 at 10:00 PM, ET).

[05/26/21 - 06:22 AM]
Peacock Announces Original Investigative Documentary Series "Epstein's Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell" Featuring Exclusive Interviews and Never-Before-Seen Video Footage
The three-part documentary series is an investigation into the British socialite, Ghislaine Maxwell, known for her association with financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as she awaits trial on multiple sex trafficking charges.

[05/26/21 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "False Positive" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The film stars Ilana Glazer, Justin Theroux, Pierce Brosnan, Sophia Bush and Gretchen Mol.

[05/26/21 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "The Tomorrow War" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Edwin Hodge, Jasmine Mathews, Ryan Kiera Armstrong and Keith Powers star in the film, due on July 2.

[05/26/21 - 05:34 AM]
Amazon and MGM Have Signed an Agreement for Amazon to Acquire MGM
Amazon and MGM today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire MGM for a purchase price of $8.45 billion.

[05/26/21 - 05:15 AM]
Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry to Host "The Me You Can't See: A Path Forward," A Town Hall Conversation with Series Participants and Experts, Available on May 28 for Free on Apple TV+
The expansive discussion features series participants Glenn Close, mental health advocate and speaker Zak Williams, and author and OnTrack NY peer counselor Ambar Martinez, along with all members of "The Me You Can't See" advisory board.

[05/25/21 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 25
Updates include: Amanda Segel to pen latest "Game of Thrones" spin-off; Ji-young Yoo first cast in Amazon's "The Expatriates"; and "NCIS" co-star confirms exit from the series.

[05/25/21 - 11:27 PM]
Netflix Announces Its First Original Russian Drama "Anna K"
The series is a lavish and contemporary retelling of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel "Anna Karenina," with Svetlana Khodchenkova in the title role.

[05/25/21 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "The Naked Director" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Flush with success, Muranishi aims for the stars, vowing to launch his own satellite TV channel. But the higher he flies, the farther he has to fall.

[05/25/21 - 01:22 PM]
Video: "A Closer Look with Marsha Ambrosius" - Official Trailer - An ALLBLK Original
The music documentary series profiles R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop artists whose song(s) have and continues to top the billboard charts and re-shape the music industry.

[05/25/21 - 11:51 AM]
Golf Channel Details Journey to U.S. Open With Return of "Golf's Longest Day" and "From Many, One: Inside the 2021 U.S. Open" Docuseries
The three-part docuseries focuses on the "open" nature of the championship, the grit and determination it takes to become a U.S. Open champion, and the triumph for the select few who will make the field.

[05/25/21 - 11:01 AM]
The CW Network Lines Up Three All-New, Original Specials for Fourth Quarter 2021
"The Waltons' Homecoming," "The Scooby-Doo Reunion Special" and "Beebo Saves Christmas" are all on tap.

[05/25/21 - 11:00 AM]
The CW Network Announces Its New Seven-Night Primetime Schedule for 2021-2022
Highlights include "Legends of The Hidden Temple" and "Killer Camp" to kick off Sundays.

[05/25/21 - 10:26 AM]
Ovation TV Sets a Summer of "Secrets & Crimes" with Monday Night Drama Series "Street Legal," "The Brokenwood Mysteries," and "Mystery Road"
Episodes will air "after dark" immediately following two "Secrets & Crimes" themed films as the lead-in.

[05/25/21 - 10:23 AM]
TLC's New Series "You, Me & My Ex" Explores Prickly Dynamics Between Couples Whose Exes Are Still in the Picture
The series follows five couples who deal with an ex who is still intricately connected to their past partner and very much a part of their daily lives.

[05/25/21 - 07:03 AM]
Amazon Prime Video to Broadcast Four Productions Filmed by the National Theatre Exclusively in the UK and Ireland
Highlights include the stage production of "Fleabag" written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and filmed at Wyndham's Theatre in the West End.

[05/25/21 - 07:01 AM]
"Somos.": James Schamus Unveils His First-Ever Series and the Harrowing True Story That Inspired It
Look for the latest Netflix original on Wednesday, June 30.

[05/25/21 - 06:27 AM]
Brandi Carlile, Demi Lovato and H.E.R. to Perform During Special Tribute Honoring Elton John with the iHeartRadio Icon Award at the 2021 "iHeartRadio Music Awards," Airing This Thursday, May 27, Live on FOX
The award will be presented by Chris Martin and Lil Nas X and will honor Elton John's global impact on pop culture, longevity, and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide.

[05/24/21 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 24
Updates include: The CW gives status on remaining pilots; Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis to lead "Shogun" limited series; and Catalina Sandino Moreno cast in Epix's "From."

[05/24/21 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Record of Ragnarok" - Official Trailer 2 - Netflix Anime
Before eradicating humankind from the world, the gods give them one last chance to prove themselves worthy of survival. Let the Ragnarok battles begin.







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[05/06/26 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Josh Johnson: Symphony" Debuts May 22
In his debut HBO stand-up special, Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and actor Josh Johnson performs all new material about our shared experiences as humans.

[05/06/26 - 09:01 AM]
Final Season of FX's "The Bear" Premieres June 25 on FX and Hulu
All eight episodes will be available to stream at debut.

[05/06/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Legally Blonde" Prequel "Elle" Drops Exclusive Images and Official Teaser Trailer
The series, produced by Amazon MGM Studios in association with Hello Sunshine, premieres on July 1, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/06/26 - 08:01 AM]
HGTV Reboots Popular 72-Hour Renovation Series with "Crashers" Starring NKOTB Bandmate and Home Reno Expert Jonathan Knight
The 13-episode season will follow Jonathan Knight as he ambushes folks anywhere from furniture boutiques to the hardware store or even the local paint shop to offer them a fast-paced reno with a catch.

[05/06/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hungry for a new heist, Berlin summons the gang to Seville and turns an ambitious duke into the victim of his own plan: to steal a Da Vinci masterpiece.

[05/06/26 - 06:31 AM]
Video: Apple Original Films Debuts Trailer for John Travolta's "Propeller One-Way Night Coach"
Set in the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast, Jeff (Clark Shotwell), and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett) set off on a one-way cross-country odyssey to Hollywood, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime.

[05/05/26 - 04:00 PM]
"The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" Renewed for Season Two
The series is the #1 new comedy of the 2025-26 season in the 18-49 demo.

[05/05/26 - 03:52 PM]
ESPN Networks Aired Its Most Viewed First Round of the Current Rights Deal of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
ESPN also delivered three of the top five matchups in the First Round including the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins Game 1 (2.1 million viewers).

[05/05/26 - 03:36 PM]
NBC and Peacock Deliver the Most-Watched First Round Game 7 in NBA History for Saturday Night's 76ers-Celtics
Saturday night's matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 11.0 million viewers on NBC and Peacock.

[05/05/26 - 02:33 PM]
TNT Sports Delivers Its Most Watched NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Ever
Game 7 of the Montreal/Tampa Bay series on Sunday, May 3 averaged 2.3 million viewers, the most-watched First Round game on cable ever featuring a Canadian team.

[05/05/26 - 02:24 PM]
FOX Saturday Baseball Flexes Double-Digit Season-to-Date Viewership Increase
2,130,000 viewers tuned-in to FOX on Saturday, May 2, for a two-game slate highlighted by the Cardinals' 3-2 Victory over the Dodgers in most of the country.

[05/05/26 - 02:20 PM]
Video: "County Rescue" - Season 3 Trailer - Premieres Sun May 17 at 8/7c
Julia Reilly and Brett Varvel star in the series.

[05/05/26 - 02:01 PM]
MGM+ Releases First Look at "American Hostage" Starring Emmy Award Winner Jon Hamm
The psychological thriller tells the harrowing true story of Fred Heckman, a beloved Indianapolis radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.

[05/05/26 - 12:03 PM]
Abdullah Mason Returns Home for Lightweight World Title Defense against Joe Cordina July 4 at Cleveland's Wolstein Center
Boxing's youngest world champion is set to make his first defense in front of a hometown crowd on the 250th anniversary of American independence as part of TNT Sports and DAZN's inaugural "The Fight" event, a new monthly live boxing series.

[05/05/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of April 27 - The Hunt Continues as "Apex" Takes No. 1 for a Second Week
Plus: Revenge might be a dish best served cold, but "Man on Fire" served it up hot, reaching No. 1 on the English TV list with 11 million views.