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[04/11/22 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 11
Updates include: Larry David confirms return of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm"; Netflix cancels "On the Verge"; and Kai Yu Wu brings new "Casper" series to Peacock.

[04/11/22 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Single's Inferno" - Season 2 Announcement - Netflix
Season 1 ranked in the Global Netflix Top 10 (Non-English TV List) for three consecutive weeks, even ranking 4th in the charts at its peak.

[04/11/22 - 04:46 PM]
Showtime Postpones "Bushwick Bill: Geto Boy" from April 29 Premiere
The other "Showtime Hip Hop 50" titles for April will premiere as scheduled.

[04/11/22 - 03:01 PM]
Justin Bartha Joins Disney+ Original Series "National Treasure," Reprising His Fan-Favorite Franchise Role
The live-action series is an expansion of the movie franchise centered on a young heroine, Jess (Lisette Alexis), a brilliant and resourceful DREAMer who embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to uncover the truth about her family's mysterious past and save a lost Pan-American treasure.

[04/11/22 - 03:01 PM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the First Look Trailer for Australian Amazon Original Documentary "Kick Like Tayla," Starring AFLW and Boxing Superstar Tayla Harris
With unprecedented access into the life of the NAB AFL Women's Competition (AFLW) player and boxing champion, "Kick Like Tayla" chronicles the public and personal challenges Tayla Harris has faced in her sporting career to date.

[04/11/22 - 01:02 PM]
TV One Begins Production of Marvin Sapp Biopic
Chaz Lamar Shepherd will take on the lead role as Marvin Sapp.

[04/11/22 - 11:41 AM]
Season Three of HGTV's Hit Competition Series "Rock the Block" Scores Highest Ratings in Series History
In addition, the April 4 season finale broke the series' record as the highest-rated episode, delivering a 1.23 L3 rating among P25-54 and a 1.60 L3 rating among W25-54.

[04/11/22 - 10:50 AM]
Miss Benny to Star in "Glamorous" as Marco Mejia for Netflix
The project - from Jordon Nardino, Damon Wayans Jr. and Kameron Tarlow - was previously set up The CW in 2019.

[04/11/22 - 10:15 AM]
CBS Orders Three New Original Holiday Movies for 2022
"When Christmas Was Young," "Fit for Christmas" and "Must Love Christmas" are all on tap.

[04/11/22 - 10:01 AM]
Max Original Comedy Special "Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners" Debuts April 21
Five up-and-coming comics join comedy legend Marlon Wayans for an hour of no-holds-barred stand-up.

[04/11/22 - 09:36 AM]
Peacock Announces Straight to Series Order of Dark Comedic Thriller "Based on a True Story" with Emmy Award-Nominated Craig Rosenberg Set to Write, Showrun, and Executive Produce
A dark comedic thriller inspired by a bizarre true event, the series is about a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star whose lives unexpectedly collide, exposing America's obsession with true crime, murder and the slow close toilet seat.

[04/11/22 - 09:17 AM]
Walker Scobell to Play Title Role in Disney+'s Epic Live-Action Adventure Series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians"
The series tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who's just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt.

[04/11/22 - 09:01 AM]
Critically Acclaimed Apple Original Space Drama "For All Mankind" to Return for Season Three on Friday, June 10 on Apple TV+
The 10-episode third season will debut with the first episode, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday, on Apple TV+.

[04/11/22 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Limited Series "We Own This City" Debuts April 25
Starring Jon Bernthal, Wunmi Mosaku, Jamie Hector and Josh Charles, the series is executive produced by George Pelecanos, David Simon, Reinaldo Marcus Green, Nina K. Noble, Ed Burns, and Kary Antholis.

[04/11/22 - 09:00 AM]
A New "The Price Is Right at Night" Primetime Special Welcomes Emmy Award-Winning Actress Rachel Brosnahan, Monday, April 25
Brosnahan will play alongside contestants to raise money for Covenant House.

[04/11/22 - 08:24 AM]
Video: AMC+ Releases Premiere Date and Teaser Trailer for Suspense Thriller "Moonhaven"
The six-episode series will debut Thursday, June 30 exclusively on AMC+.

[04/11/22 - 08:09 AM]
Fremantle Signs First-Look Producing Deal with Veteran Producer Nicholas Weinstock's Invention Studios
Under this agreement, Invention Studios will develop and produce projects, including television, new media, and podcasts.

[04/11/22 - 08:05 AM]
WE tv Announces New Series "Commit or Quit with Judge Lynn Toler" Premiering Thursday, May 12
In the eight, one-hour episodes, eight couples are under Judge Lynn Toler's microscope.

[04/11/22 - 07:00 AM]
Warner Bros. Pictures' Global Blockbuster "The Batman," from Filmmaker Matt Reeves and Starring Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz, to Debut April 18 on HBO Max
The film will also air on HBO on Saturday, April 23 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/11/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Senior Year" Starring Rebel Wilson - Official Trailer - Netflix
A cheerleading stunt gone wrong landed her in a 20-year coma. Now she's 37, newly awake and ready to live out her high school dream: becoming prom queen.

[04/10/22 - 08:21 PM]
"Emily in Paris" Returns to Production This Summer & Lucien Laviscount to Be a Series Regular
During the show's PaleyFest Event, Darren Star announced Season 3 will return to production this summer and Lucien Laviscount is now a series regular.

[04/10/22 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "The Sound of Magic" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
A magician living in an abandoned theme park makes troubles disappear, and hope reappear, for a disenchanted teen enduring harsh realities.

[04/09/22 - 09:04 PM]
Aaron Paul, Bryan Cranston to Return for "Better Call Saul"
The news about the "Breaking Bad" alums was confirmed by the show's social media this evening.

[04/09/22 - 12:36 PM]
ESPN Averages 3.5 Million Viewers for Second Round Masters Tournament Telecast
Airing from 3-7:30 p.m. ET, the telecast peaked at 4.6 million viewers in the 6:30 p.m. quarter hour as Tiger Woods was in the late stages of his round and staging a comeback that brought him above the cutline.

[04/09/22 - 09:39 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Unveils Teaser Trailer for Season Three of "Star Trek: Lower Decks"
Season three will be available to stream later this year, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S.

[04/08/22 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 8
Updates include: CBS orders sixth season of "SWAT"; Deon Cole scores title role on "Average Joe" at BET+; and Malcolm Barrett to lead "The Hug Machine" at CBS.

[04/08/22 - 03:20 PM]
Discovery and AT&T Close WarnerMedia Transaction
The combination creates a premier standalone global media and entertainment company, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., which will begin trading on the Nasdaq with the start of trading on Monday, April 11, under the new ticker symbol "WBD."

[04/08/22 - 03:15 PM]
Masters First Round Viewership on ESPN Averages 2.8 Million Viewers
Also on Thursday, ESPN+ had its most viewed-day of golf ever as fans tuned in to watch Tiger Woods' return to the Masters, his first time at the event since being severely injured in a car accident in early 2021.

[04/08/22 - 02:02 PM]
Video: Niecy Nash Guest Stars in "The Rookie" Two-Part Event Beginning April 24 - First Trailer Now Available
Nash guest stars as Simone Clark, a force of nature, the living embodiment of a dream deferred - and the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy.

[04/08/22 - 01:48 PM]
FOX Sports Unveils Complete 2022 FOX MLB Talent Lineup
Throughout the regular season in the FOX Sports studio, Kevin Burkhardt and Eric Karros are joined by versatile host Chris Myers, World Series champion pitcher Dontrelle Willis, Hall of Famer Frank Thomas and former MLB first baseman Mark Sweeney for select events.

[04/08/22 - 01:02 PM]
ABC News' "Superstar" Profiles Iconic Actor Patrick Swayze and Chronicles His Rise to Fame
"Superstar: Patrick Swayze" airs Thursday, April 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, next day on Hulu.

[04/08/22 - 10:58 AM]
Video: Lace Up and Dream Big with the New Trailer and Key Art for the Disney+ Original Movie "Sneakerella"
This pop/hip-hop musical is set in the vibrant street-sneaker subculture of New York City and puts a contemporary twist on the "Cinderella" fairy tale.

[04/08/22 - 10:48 AM]
Lifetime Announces "Flowers in the Attic: The Origin" Official July Airdates and ATX TV Festival World Premiere
The limited series airs consecutively over four weeks, starting at 8:00/7:00c on Saturday, July 9 and concluding on July 30.

[04/08/22 - 10:16 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Moves to New Home on Disney+ This Fall
The hit series received a two-season pickup and will premiere exclusively in the U.S. and Canada this fall, making "Dancing with the Stars" the first live series to debut on the streaming service.

[04/08/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Man Who Fell to Earth" Official Trailer #2 - Showtime
An alien (Chiwetel Ejiofor) arrives on earth with a mission: to learn to become human and find the one woman (Naomie Harris) who can help save his species.

[04/08/22 - 09:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Second Season of Emmy Award-Winning Unscripted Sports Series "Greatness Code," Set to Premiere Globally Friday, May 13
Season two to spotlight elite athletes Marcus Rashford, Russell Wilson, LetĂ­cia Bufoni, Scout Bassett, Bubba Wallace and Lindsey Vonn.

[04/08/22 - 08:09 AM]
"Home Town" Starring Ben and Erin Napier Posts Triple Digit Gains Over Prior Six Weeks at Mid-Season Finale; 13 Additional Episodes on Tap for 2022
Factoring in its mid-season finale on Sunday, April 3, "Home Town" averaged a .74 live plus three-day rating among P25-54 and a .96 live plus three-day rating among W25-54 in its timeslot.

[04/08/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Disney+ Debuts Trailers for National Geographic's "Explorer: The Last Tepui" and "The Biggest Little Farm: The Return"
Both documentaries will premiere April 22, exclusively on Disney+.

[04/08/22 - 08:00 AM]
Celebrate With the Diaz Family! "With Love" Returns to Prime Video for a Second Season
The pickup is a six-episode order and will once again follow the Diaz family's relationship drama and love stories over the course of a year, with each episode taking place in the midst of a life-changing milestone or celebration.

[04/08/22 - 07:22 AM]
New Vice Series "Tumbleweeds with Killer Mike" Premieres on Wednesday, April 20th
Killer Mike is rolling through America with Weedmaps, one dope dispensary at a time. He's meeting up with local comedians, business owners, and game-changing activists to explore the new era of cannabis.

[04/08/22 - 07:10 AM]
Singles Take Cues from the Animal Kingdom in All-New Series "Love in the Jungle"
The all-new series launches globally on Sunday, May 8 exclusively on discovery+.

[04/08/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Marmaduke" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Messy and mischievous Marmaduke has a big heart but can't stay out of trouble! Does he have what it takes to shine in the swanky dog show world?

[04/08/22 - 06:39 AM]
FOX Sports Taps Ace Broadcaster Joe Davis as the New Voice of MLB on FOX
Additionally, he will continue his role for local Dodgers telecasts on SportsNet LA.

[04/08/22 - 05:46 AM]
Video: "Cardinal" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Detective John Cardinal (Billy Campbell) is brought back into Homicide when the hunch he wouldn't let go of is proven correct.

[04/08/22 - 04:41 AM]
First Lady of the United States Jill Biden to Make Special Appearance During "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2022"
With an introduction by co-host Miranda Cosgrove, the First Lady will speak to the resilience of today's youngest generation, especially children of military members and veterans, and encourage America's youth to keep growing, learning, and giving back to their communities.

[04/07/22 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 7
Updates include: Carla Woodcock, Callum Kerr to star in Hulu's "History of a Pleasure Seeker"; Peter Morgan eyes "The Crown" spin-off series; and Lauren Ludwig scores pilot order from FX.

[04/07/22 - 01:06 PM]
Tom Hiddleston to Star in and Executive Produce New Apple Original Limited Series "The White Darkness"
The project is inspired by the true life account of Henry Worsley, a devoted husband and father, a former soldier, a man of deep honor and sacrifice, but also a man deeply obsessed with adventure, manifesting in an epic journey crossing Antarctica on foot.

[04/07/22 - 12:39 PM]
Discovery and Science Channel to Broadcast Axiom Space Ax-1 Mission on Friday, April 8
The mission, which will use a SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard a Falcon 9 rocket, is the first completely privately funded and crewed mission to the International Space Station.

[04/07/22 - 12:23 PM]
30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards to Take Place April 23 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood
Produced by Magic Lemonade Production Company, the gala event will be televised on Bounce, the nation's popular entertainment television network serving African Americans.

[04/07/22 - 12:08 PM]
Peacock Orders New Unscripted Original Series "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" Developed by Emmy Winners Scout Productions and Amy Poehler's Paper Kite Productions
Based on the international best seller by Margareta Magnusson, the Peacock Original is an hour-long transformation series featuring people who are at a major crossroads and need to get their houses and lives in order.







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[04/28/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Original Sports Documentary Series "U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Soccer Team" Debuts May 12
The five-part documentary series is an unprecedented look inside the United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) in the leadup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America this June.

[04/28/26 - 10:01 AM]
Dave Chappelle's Pulling Up on Netflix Is a Joke Fest with Star-Studded Music and Comedy Shows
For three nights from May 7-9, the comedian takes over the legendary Hollywood Palladium with shows that blend comedy and music with surprise guest appearances.

[04/28/26 - 09:08 AM]
CNN Original Series "Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose" Premieres Saturday, May 30 at 9PM ET/PT
Timed to America's 250th anniversary, the five-episode sees Ferguson travel coast-to-coast to explore the defining ideas, and contradictions, at the heart of the United States.

[04/28/26 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Between Father and Son" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In just a few suspenseful minutes, a lawyer's world tilts as her visit to her fiancé's family estate ignites an irresistible bond with her future stepson.

[04/28/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Perfect Match" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
More swaps. More sparks. More drama. Reality stars from "Love Is Blind," "Vanderpump Rules," "Love Island" and more shake up the game, but who'll find their perfect match?

[04/28/26 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Forever Young: A Grammy Salute to Rod Stewart Live," Airing Tuesday, May 19 on CBS and Paramount+
This two-hour celebration brings viewers on stage and behind the scenes for an all-access concert experience.

[04/28/26 - 08:53 AM]
"Crime and Punishment in America," New Documentary from Lynn Novick, to Air on PBS in November 2026
Samuel L. Jackson, Laura Linney, Bobby Cannavale, Matthew Rhys, Michael Stuhlbarg, David Hyde Pierce, and BD Wong will lend their voices to the four-part, eight-hour documentary series.

[04/28/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Soccer Meets America" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
This riveting series reveals how the convergence of key events transformed the United States into the global soccer powerhouse it is today.

[04/28/26 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date and Glimpse at "Sterling Point"
The series will debut all eight episodes globally on August 5, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[04/28/26 - 07:16 AM]
Video: "Welcome to Wrexham" - Season 5 Official Trailer - Ryan Reynolds, Rob Mac - FX
The new season returns Thursday, May 14 on FXX and Hulu.

[04/28/26 - 07:06 AM]
Apple TV's Emmy Award-Winning Series "Ted Lasso" Returns for Season Four on August 5
Season four marks the return of fan favorites, including Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift, alongside new additions Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely.

[04/28/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Funny AF with Kevin Hart" - Live Semi-final and Grand Finale - Official Trailer - Netflix
The break of a lifetime is at stake as the competition turns live and the last remaining comics square off - with the winner crowned by your vote.

[04/28/26 - 07:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Mario Lopez, Tony Danza, and Dominic Lopez to Star in New Original Christmas Movie, "Christmas at the Starlight"
In their first known scripted on-screen pairing as father and son, Lopez and Danza bring extraordinary warmth, charisma, and generational appeal to a timeless holiday story about family, legacy, faith, and the traditions that lead us home.

[04/28/26 - 06:00 AM]
The CW Network Acquires Exclusive Broadcast Rights to "WWE NXT" Premium Live Events in Multi-Year Deal
Beginning with The Great American Bash later this summer, The CW will broadcast 20 PLEs in their entirety live on both coasts over the next several years, including Stand and Deliver, Deadline, and Vengeance Day.

[04/28/26 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "The Witness" - Official Trailer - Netflix
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation. Based on true events.