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[05/05/23 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 5
Updates include: FOX pulls the plug on "Call Me Kat"; CBS cancels "S.W.A.T." after six seasons; and Robert Patrick to recur on Amazon's "Reacher."

[05/05/23 - 12:01 PM]
Great American Family Extends Streak as TV's Fastest-Growing Network for Six Consecutive Months
Great American Family ranks #1 in ratings growth in 2Q 2023 to date and 2023 YTD with the largest gains in Total Day and Primetime viewership among both Households and Total Viewers.

[05/05/23 - 11:59 AM]
NBC's "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge" Kicks Into Gear with Anthony Anderson, Big E, Terry Crews, Sung Kang, Jay Leno and Joel McHale as Celebrity Guest Judges
"Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge" revs up to give passionate car lovers and Hot Wheels superfans the opportunity of a lifetime - turning a nostalgic car from their past into the life-sized Hot Wheels of their dreams.

[05/05/23 - 10:31 AM]
Video: Watch Every Episode of "1883" on Paramount Network in a Must-See Summer Event
The "Yellowstone" origin story makes its full series network premiere on Sunday, June 18 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/05/23 - 10:00 AM]
"Fire Country," Television's #1 New Show of the Season, to Feature Four Songs Created by Country Superstars Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert Exclusively for the Final Two Episodes of the Season
The songs, which were inspired by the themes of the show, can be heard in the episodes on Friday, May 12 and Friday, May 19 on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

[05/05/23 - 09:04 AM]
"Outchef'd" Is Back with Brand-New Battles Between Unsuspecting Home Cooks and Elite Chefs
Talented home cooks get the shock of their lives in the 12-episode second season, premiering Thursday, June 15 on Food Network.

[05/05/23 - 09:03 AM]
ABC to Air Two Episodes of Hulu Originals Docu-Series "The 1619 Project" on Wednesday, May 31, at 8 P.M. EDT/PDT on ABC
The one-night-only event will feature special airings of both the premiere episode, "Democracy," and finale episode, "Justice."

[05/05/23 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video Hit Series "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Returns on July 14 with Season Two
The cast also revealed all eight episode titles for Season Two, allowing fans to speculate which of their favorite storylines from "It's Not Summer Without You," the second book in Jenny Han's series, will translate to the screen.

[05/05/23 - 07:09 AM]
Paramount Announces Expansion of the "Yellowstone" Universe with a New "Yellowstone" Sequel - Premiering in December on Paramount Network and Later on Paramount+
The new series will premiere in December on Paramount Network and later on Paramount+ following the epic, final cycle of "Yellowstone" - television's #1 hit series - which will debut in November.

[05/05/23 - 06:30 AM]
Paramount+ Debuts First Look and Official Title for the Original Series "Special Ops: Lioness"
From Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan, the original series stars series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Academy Award winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman, Laysla De Oliveira and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman.

[05/05/23 - 06:06 AM]
Apple TV+ Shares First-Look at New, High Octane Thriller "Hijack," Starring and Executive Produced by Idris Elba
"Hijack" will make its global debut with the first two episodes on Wednesday, June 28 on Apple TV+.

[05/05/23 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Akuma Kun" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the original comic by Shigeru Mizuki, the series releases worldwide in 2023.

[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.







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[04/17/24 - 01:03 PM]
Sunday Night's "Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden" Wins Its Time Period and Hits a High Note Scoring 5.73 Million Viewers
It originally aired Sunday, April 14 and due to the overwhelming demand from his legion of fans, will have a special encore airing this Friday, April 19 and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

[04/17/24 - 12:16 PM]
Season Three of Musical Game Show "Don't Forget the Lyrics" Hosted by Emmy Award-Winner Niecy Nash Premieres Thursday, May 23 at 9/8c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
Additionally, the season finale of "Farmer Wants a Wife," previously announced as airing on Thursday, May 9, is now scheduled to air on Thursday, May 16 following the return of "I Can See Your Voice."

[04/17/24 - 12:10 PM]
Great American Family Announces Production Wrap on "A Christmas Less Traveled," Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson, Part of Great American Christmas 2024
In the film, "The Dine and Dash" diner has a stack of mounting unpaid bills, forcing its owner, Desi (Bure) to sell her beloved, mint condition, cherry red 1964 Ford F-100, a gift from her deceased father.

[04/17/24 - 11:00 AM]
National Geographic Honors WW2 Soldiers of Color with Two New Specials
Continuing National Geographic's 136-year record of giving viewers access to pivotal historical moments with new breadth and insight, the network will honor the contributions and sacrifices of overlooked Allied soldiers of color with two new specials on Monday, June 3.

[04/17/24 - 10:02 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Episodes of "Behind the Music" to Premiere May 1
The new episodes profile Bell Biv DeVoe, Trace Adkins and Wolfgang Van Halen and remastered episodes feature 50 Cent, Bobby Brown, Ice-T, Milli Vanilli, The Notorious B.I.G. and Sinead O'Connor.

[04/17/24 - 10:00 AM]
National Geographic Unravels the Culture-Defining Stanford Prison Experiment and Its Controversial Legacy in "The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth" (w.t.)
From director Juliette Eisner, executive producer Alex Braverman and Muck Media, the three-part series unravels the layers of intrigue and controversy surrounding one of psychology's most debated studies from the past 50 years.

[04/17/24 - 09:59 AM]
Iliza Shlesinger Heads to Prime Video for Next Stand-Up Comedy Special
The taping will take place at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City on November 2, and the premiere date for the one-hour special will be announced at a later date.

[04/17/24 - 09:49 AM]
"Saving Sakic" Now Streaming on ESPN+
The documentary follows the high-stakes saga that ensued when Colorado Avalanche Chairman/CEO Charlie Lyons was blindsided by an attempt to sign away the captain of his team, Joe Sakic.

[04/17/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Sweet Tooth" - Final Season - Official Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Experience the final season June 6, only on Netflix.

[04/17/24 - 09:01 AM]
Apple Renews Globally Acclaimed, Hit Space Drama "For All Mankind" for Season Five and Announces New Spinoff Series "Star City"
"Star City" is a propulsive, paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race - when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon.

[04/17/24 - 08:07 AM]
First Look: Hulu Documentary Film "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge"
An unprecedented look at the non-stop life of a cultural luminary, the film launches June 25 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[04/17/24 - 08:03 AM]
All-New Season of "Ghost Adventures" Returns Wednesday, May 15 on Discovery Channel
This season documents some of the team's most haunting encounters yet, including sinister Skinwalkers and an unprecedented first-ever investigation of the iconic Los Angeles Hospital.

[04/17/24 - 07:20 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, Continuing Its Reign as Television's Number One Entertainment Talk Show
The series has increased in Total Viewers by 3% year over year (2.288 million vs. 2.229 million).

[04/17/24 - 07:07 AM]
Global Music Icon Barbra Streisand to Release New Single for Upcoming Peacock and Sky Original Series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz"
This will be Streisand's first ever recording for a TV series and will be released globally by Columbia Records on April 25, ahead of the series global launch on May 2.

[04/17/24 - 07:04 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Season Three of Global Hit Comedy Series "Acapulco," Starring and Executive Produced by Award-Winning Actor Eugenio Derbez
"Acapulco" returns for season three with the first two episodes debuting globally on Wednesday, May 1, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 26.