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[05/04/23 - 11:56 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 4
Updates include: WGA strike triggers multiple series to pause; "Saturday Night Live" reveals guest hosts for nixed episodes; and Paramount+ commissions "Mafia Spies" series.

[05/04/23 - 11:30 AM]
FOX Launches 12 Celebrities to the Red Planet on the New Unscripted Series "Stars on Mars," Debuting Monday, June 5 on FOX
Lance Armstrong, Natasha Leggero, Marshawn Lynch, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Adam Rippon, Ronda Rousey, Tom Schwartz, Richard Sherman, Tinashe, Porsha Williams Guobadia, Tallulah Willis and Ariel Winter are among the featured talent.

[05/04/23 - 11:15 AM]
CBS Announces Series Order for the New Game Show "Loteria Loca," Hosted and Executive Produced by Jaime Camil
"I grew up playing Lotería with my family and friends back in México. I could say, without a shadow of a doubt, that every single Mexican family owned (and still owns) a Lotería game," said host and executive producer Jaime Camil.

[05/04/23 - 11:00 AM]
Max Original Unscripted Series "What Am I Eating? with Zooey Deschanel" Debuts May 23
Zooey Deschanel is on a mission to solve everyday food dilemmas by asking the tough questions we all have about what we eat.

[05/04/23 - 10:06 AM]
New Season of "Expedition Unknown" Premieres Wednesday, May 24 on Discovery Channel
In the new season, he travels throughout five continents to dive into sunken tombs in Africa, reclaim stolen and looted statues in Cambodia, and discover a pirate's lost treasure in the frigid waters of the UK - with one excursion giving him the most terrifying moments of his career.

[05/04/23 - 10:01 AM]
Multi Award-Winner "POV" Announces Its 36th Season Lineup; New Slate Illustrates the Series' Commitment to Diverse Voices and Boundary-Pushing Nonfiction Forms of Storytelling
Half of Season 36's films are directed by women, and over two-thirds by filmmakers of color.

[05/04/23 - 10:00 AM]
Season Two of "Kendra Sells Hollywood" Debuts May 26 on Max
The entire first season, which originally debuted on discovery+, will be available on Max beginning May 23.

[05/04/23 - 09:35 AM]
HGTV Competition Series "Battle on the Beach" Returns with Superstar Renovation Mentors Taniya Nayak, Ty Pennington, and Alison Victoria
The series heads to vacation hotspot Gulf Shores, Alabama, when it premieres Sunday, June 4, with six fresh episodes.

[05/04/23 - 09:05 AM]
In Celebration of Star Wars Day, "Star Wars: Visions" Volume 2 and "Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures" Debut on Disney+
In addition, "Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures" also airs on Disney Junior.

[05/04/23 - 09:00 AM]
Max Original Documentary "Bama Rush" Debuts May 23
The documentary follows four young women during sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama in the fall semester of 2022.

[05/04/23 - 08:00 AM]
Video: It's Getting Hot in Here... Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Season Two of Gloria Calderon Kellett's Romantic Dramedy "With Love"
The six-episode Amazon Original series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world on June 2.

[05/04/23 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Selling Sunset" Season 6 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The stakes and stilettos are as high as they've ever been at the brokerage, as longtime agents make big changes and two new team members bring the heat.

[05/03/23 - 11:35 PM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the Official Trailer for Australian Amazon Original Series "Deadloch"
The Tasmanian town of Deadloch, a once sleepy seaside hamlet, is left reeling when a local man turns up dead on the beach.

[05/03/23 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 3
Updates include: "Babylon 5" scored animated movie; Nick Cannon to guest host FOX's "Beat Shazam"; and Tracy Morgan to guest on "The Santa Clauses" at Disney+.

[05/03/23 - 04:31 PM]
Disney Branded Television's "Pupstruction," Following the Adventures of an Adorable All-Dog Construction Company, Premieres Wednesday, June 14, on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+
The series follows the adventures of the Pupstruction team - a doggone hard-working construction crew ranging from some of the brawniest breeds to irresistibly cute and playful puppies.

[05/03/23 - 03:27 PM]
WBD Sports Delivers Record-Breaking Viewership for Lakers/Warriors Game 1 Conference Semifinal
The telecast peaked with an average of 8 million viewers from 11-11:15 p.m. ET.

[05/03/23 - 11:55 AM]
Video: Adult Swim Debuts Trailer for New Season of "The Eric Andre Show"
Season six will premiere Sunday, June 4 at Midnight ET/PT on Adult Swim.

[05/03/23 - 10:10 AM]
Debut Week of "Live with Kelly and Mark" Hits 3-Month Highs
"Live with Kelly and Mark" premiered as the week's No. 1 daytime talk show - network or syndicated - across all key Nielsen measures: Households (1.7 rating), Total Viewers (2.448 million) and Women 25-54 (0.6 rating).

[05/03/23 - 10:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sports to Tee Off Next Edition of "Capital One's The Match" - Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce vs. Stephen Curry & Klay Thompson - Thursday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT
TNT will exclusively televise the 12-hole event, to be held Thursday, June 29, with coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET, from Wynn Las Vegas, the only golf course on the Las Vegas strip.

[05/03/23 - 09:12 AM]
Season Finale of ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Marks Series' Strongest Telecast Since Early February
This season, "Abbott Elementary" stands as ABC's No. 1 series among Adults 18-49 (2.36 rating) after seven days multiplatform viewing.

[05/03/23 - 09:08 AM]
ESPN Films Announces 30 for 30 Documentary "The Minister of Defense" on NFL Hall of Famer Reggie White
The film chronicles both White's incredible dominance as one of the best defensive players ever and his spiritual journey as an ordained evangelical minister who questioned his blind faith toward the end of his life.

[05/03/23 - 09:04 AM]
"We Live Here: The Midwest" Documentary Feature from Filmmakers David Miller and Melinda Maerker Acquired by Hulu Originals
"We Live Here: The Midwest" explores timely, personal stories of LGBTQI+ families who strive to build lives in their communities despite biased legislation and mounting prejudice.

[05/03/23 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Original Docuseries "Angel City" Debuts May 16
The captivating docuseries goes behind the scenes and onto the pitch of the groundbreaking Los Angeles-based professional women's soccer team, Angel City Football Club (ACFC).

[05/03/23 - 08:30 AM]
New 14-Episode Season of HGTV's "Vacation House Rules" Starring Scott McGillivray Premieres on Saturday, June 3, at 9PM ET/PT
Popular contractor and real estate expert Scott McGillivray proves that homeowners don't need a million bucks to own the vacation home of their dreams in the HGTV series.

[05/03/23 - 08:19 AM]
BBC America to Broadcast the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla Live on Saturday, May 6
A 90-minute highlight package titled "The Coronation: A Day To Remember" will be available to view on AMC+ on Friday, May 12.

[05/03/23 - 07:04 AM]
FOX Sports Films Debuts New Documentary Series "Dirt: The Last Great American Sport" Tuesday, May 16 on FS1
The five-part documentary series chronicles legendary dirt track competitors in a wheel-to-wheel battle on dirt tracks across America.

[05/03/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Tie the knot or call it quits? Five long-term couples are put under pressure to get married or move on in this queer-centric spin-off of "The Ultimatum."

[05/03/23 - 07:00 AM]
"P.K.'s Places" Debuts Today, Exclusively on ESPN+
Martin Brodeur, Ray Bourque, Pat Maroon, Gary Bettman, Chris Chelios, Kenan Thompson, and Josh Duhamel are among the featured guests.

[05/03/23 - 06:30 AM]
Netflix Renews Emmy Award Winning "Sweet Tooth" for a Third and Final Season
The critically acclaimed Season 2 premiered on Netflix on April 27 with an impressive 48.3 million hours viewed during its first four days of release.

[05/03/23 - 05:45 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Returns to ABC This Fall
"Dancing with the Stars" will make history once again becoming the first series to simulcast across both ABC and Disney+ for its upcoming 32nd season, and will be available the next day on Hulu.

[05/02/23 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 2
Updates include: Freida Pinto tapped for Apple's "Surface"; Henry Ian Cusick to guest on "NCIS: Hawai'i"; and Peacock commissions pilot for "Sex in the Dark."

[05/02/23 - 03:00 PM]
Roku Unveils New Original Programming from Jessica Alba, Charlie Puth, Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherspoon, Zoe Saldana, Juanpa Zurita, and More at 2023 IAB NewFronts
"Celebrity Family Cook Off," "Charlie Makes a Record," "Side Hustlers" and "Special Delivery" are among the new additions.

[05/02/23 - 02:58 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of April 24: "The Diplomat" Tops the English TV List and Is Renewed for Season 2
Season 2 of Colombian drama "The Marked Heart" also retained its top slot on the Non-English TV list with 46.31M hours viewed.

[05/02/23 - 01:04 PM]
Previously Announced "Saturday Night Live" Hosted by Pete Davidson on May 6 Cancelled Due to the Writers' Strike
"SNL" will air repeats until further notice starting Saturday, May 6.

[05/02/23 - 01:03 PM]
Hit-Series "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Set to Premiere on MTV June 13th at 8 PM ET/PT as Part of Its "Tuesday Night Takeover"
The highly-anticipated season remixes and reboots itself into a new era as the original cast members are making comebacks after major setbacks.

[05/02/23 - 11:32 AM]
Video: First Look, Teaser & Date Announcement - Onyx Collective's "Searching for Soul Food"
The series follows rock star celebrity chef Alisa Reynolds as she discovers what soul food looks like around the world.

[05/02/23 - 11:01 AM]
UPtv Currently in Production on "Country Hearts" Starring Wrestling Legend Chris Jericho
In "Country Hearts," the daughters of country music and rock & roll royalty find themselves at a crossroads, torn between following their dreams of performing or helping their father run their up-and-coming horse breeding business.

[05/02/23 - 11:00 AM]
The CW Network Picks Up Critically-Acclaimed Reality Dating Franchise "FBoy Island"
Additionally, the franchise will add a brand new spinoff series, "FGirl Island," also hosted by Nikki Glaser.

[05/02/23 - 10:01 AM]
Peacock Releases First Look at Original Series "Based on a True Story" Starring Kaley Cuoco & Chris Messina - Premieres June 8
A dark comedic thriller, "Based on a True Story" is about a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber who seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime.

[05/02/23 - 09:22 AM]
Travel to a Galaxy Far, Far Away in the New Simpsons Short "Maggie Simpson in 'Rogue Not Quite One'" Streaming May the 4th, Exclusively on Disney+
Facing a squadron of Imperial TIE fighters, Maggie brings the battle to Springfield in this epic short celebrating all things Star Wars.

[05/02/23 - 09:21 AM]
WBD Sports Delivers Record-Breaking Viewership for First Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO Across TNT & TBS
TNT's telecast of the Florida Panthers' incredible come-from-behind victory over the Boston Bruins netted 3.2 million viewers.

[05/02/23 - 08:08 AM]
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Game 7 on ABC Delivered Largest Audience in 24 Years for NBA Playoffs First Round Game: 9,835,000 Viewers
Overall, this was the most-watched first round of the NBA Playoffs ever on Disney platforms (ABC and ESPN).

[05/02/23 - 08:04 AM]
"Cannes Confidential," The International Romantic Crime Drama Shot on Location, Premieres June 26 on Acorn TV
Two new episodes will premiere weekly every Monday through July 10.

[05/02/23 - 07:31 AM]
A&E's "60 Days In" Returns for 8th Season Followed by New Series "Booked: First Day In" on June 15
Returning for its eighth season, "60 Days In" continues to hold rank as cable's #1 crime and justice series among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/02/23 - 07:01 AM]
ESPN Films' Latest 30 for 30 "The Luckiest Guy in the World" About NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton Premieres June 6 & 13
Directed by Steve James, the four-part series tells the colorful story of a true sports original: iconic basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton.

[05/02/23 - 07:00 AM]
Ben Affleck's "AIR" to Stream Globally on Prime Video Beginning May 12
"AIR" reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division, which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand.

[05/02/23 - 06:13 AM]
Nominations Announced for "The 76th Annual Tony Awards," to Be Broadcast Live Sunday, June 11, on CBS
This year, "Some Like It Hot" leads with 13 nominations.

[05/02/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Dino-mite New Trailer for Second Season of Natural History Documentary Event "Prehistoric Planet," Premiering May 22, 2023
This season rolls out in a five-day, week-long epic event on Apple TV+, with new episodes transporting viewers back millions of years in the past to discover our world - and the dinosaurs that roamed it - all in extraordinary detail.

[05/01/23 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 1
Updates include: Sydney Chandler to star in FX's "Alien" TV series; Daddy Yankee to executive produce Netflix's "Neon"; and Connie Britton won't return for "The White Lotus" season three.

[05/01/23 - 02:42 PM]
ESPN Sets NBA Playoffs First Round Audience Record for Golden State Warriors-Sacramento Kings Game 6 on Friday: 5 Million Viewers
This is the most-watched first round game of the NBA Playoffs ever on ESPN.







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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]
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[12/23/24 - 01:02 PM]
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[12/23/24 - 11:13 AM]
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[12/23/24 - 10:40 AM]
Max Renews Original Adult Animated Series "Creature Commandos," from DC Studios, for Second Season
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[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
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[12/23/24 - 10:02 AM]
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[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
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[12/23/24 - 08:58 AM]
Cedric the Entertainer Serves Up a Double Dose of Laughter with Special Editions of "The Greatest @Home Videos"
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[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
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[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.