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    [thursday, may 18, 2023]    
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[05/18/23 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 18
Updates include: Disney+, Hulu to drop dozens of projects in cost-cutting move; The CW holds off on fates for three series; and Comedy Central pulls the plug on "Hell of a Week," "Tooning Out the News."

[05/18/23 - 02:30 PM]
ABC News Studios Orders New Matchmaker Series from Smriti Mundhra's Meralta Films
The unscripted series has been in development since fall 2022 and is slated to premiere exclusively on Hulu in 2024.

[05/18/23 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Let's Get Divorced" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A politician and his actress wife have been married for five years... but their domestic bliss now faces a crisis, including a fling, an affair and potential divorce!

[05/18/23 - 11:06 AM]
Max Announces Expansive Roster of Profile Avatar Options from Across Its Deep Programming Library
Avatars will be organized in a way that makes it easy for users to find their favorite character.

[05/18/23 - 10:29 AM]
Video: The CW's New Series Trailers!
"61st Street," "Children Ruin Everything," "Everyone Else Burns," "FBoy Island," "I Am," "Run the Burbs," "Son of a Critch," "The Spencer Sisters," "Sullivan's Crossing" and "The Swarm" are the featured series.

[05/18/23 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Perfect Find" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A fashion editor's career comeback hits a snag when she learns the charming young stranger she kissed at a party is her new coworker - and her boss' son.

[05/18/23 - 10:00 AM]
Max Original Limited Series "Full Circle" Debuts July 13
An investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City.

[05/18/23 - 10:00 AM]
Paramount+ and Nickelodeon Announce Additional Casting for the All-New "Zoey 102" Original YA Film
Over a decade after the iconic series ended, Zoey Brooks is still trying to figure out life and love, this time in her 20s.

[05/18/23 - 09:35 AM]
Date Announcement: Hulu Original "Futurama"
Season 11 of "Futurama" is set to premiere on July 24 with new episodes released weekly on Mondays.

[05/18/23 - 09:02 AM]
Lifetime Limited Series "V.C. Andrews' Dawn" Starring Brec Bassinger, Donna Mills, Fran Drescher, Joey McIntyre and Jesse Metcalfe Premieres Saturday, July 8
The network's most recent limited V.C. series, "Flowers in the Attic: The Origin," was seen by 10.6 million total viewers.

[05/18/23 - 09:00 AM]
Netflix Announces "Unknown" - A Four-Part Docuseries Event - A Story Syndicate Production
Premiering weekly, each film pushes the boundaries of knowledge, ventures into unexplored regions, and unlocks the secrets of our world through the stories of remarkable people and places never before captured on camera.

[05/18/23 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for the Gripping New Docuseries "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets"
The limited docuseries exposes the truth beneath the wholesome Americana surface of reality TV's favorite mega-family, The Duggars, and the radically controversial organization behind them: The Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP).

[05/18/23 - 08:30 AM]
Shocking and Chilling True Crime Docu-Series "True Crime Story: Look Into My Eyes" Premieres Exclusively on SundanceTV, AMC+ and Sundance Now Thursday, June 15
The four-part limited series from Ethan Goldman's Anchor Entertainment and Blumhouse Television unfurls the bizarre story of Dr. George Kenney and his fall from grace after 10 years as a beloved principal at North Port High School in Florida where he practiced hypnosis on students.

[05/18/23 - 08:28 AM]
Video: "Manifest" - Final Episodes - Official Trailer - Netflix
As the Death Date looms, the Flight 828 passengers and their loved ones race to fulfill their Callings and prevent the terrifying future that awaits.

[05/18/23 - 08:11 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils Exciting Kids and Family Slate Featuring All-New Peanuts Specials "Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie" and "Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin," Plus the Brand-New Series "Camp Snoopy"
The new original Peanuts content coming to Apple TV+ this summer includes new special "Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie," following endearing introvert Marcie as she helps her friends in her own unique way, premiering August 18, and the third season of "The Snoopy Show," premiering June 9.

[05/18/23 - 07:30 AM]
The CW Network Bolsters Programming Lineup with Original Scripted Productions and Premium Unscripted Series to Debut in 2024
Highlights include the scripted entries "Joan," "The Librarians: The Next Chapter" and "The Swarm" plus new reality series "Patti Stanger: Millionaire Matchmaking," "The Force" and "The Great American Bakeover."

[05/18/23 - 07:00 AM]
Four Max Original Documentary Specials "100 Years of Warner Bros." to Debut May 25 and June 1 in Celebration of Studio's 100th Anniversary
The first two specials will premiere at the Festival de Cannes on May 24 as a 2023 Official Cannes Classics Selection.

[05/18/23 - 06:18 AM]
Video: Apple Original Films Unveils "Killers of the Flower Moon" Teaser Trailer
Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, May 20, "Killers of the Flower Moon" will be released exclusively in theaters worldwide, in partnership with Paramount Pictures, limited on Friday, October 6, and wide on Friday, October 20, before its global debut on Apple TV+.

[05/18/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Nimona" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A new hero takes shape. "Nimona" only on Netflix June 30.

[05/18/23 - 06:00 AM]
The CW Network Announces Its Seven-Night Primetime Schedule for 2023-2024
"This fall, The CW embarks on the first step to become bigger and broader by offering our viewers a wide variety of programming from premium adult dramas to bold comedies and binge-worthy unscripted franchises," said Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment, The CW Network.

[05/18/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "You Do You" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Merve chose the bohemian life, but it didn't choose her back. Faced with eviction, she starts a new job - and stumbles into a spicy setup with her boss.

[05/17/23 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 17
Updates include: TNT gives early renewal to "The Lazarus Project"; Peacock's "Killing It" books guest stars; and Sarah Glinski named showrunner of Netflix's "Ginny & Georgia."

[05/17/23 - 03:01 PM]
Netflix 2023 Upfront: Building a Forever Business
Netflix also announced the return of some of TV's most popular shows with season renewals of "Ginny & Georgia" (S3 and S4) and "Virgin River" (S6), which come after recent renewals for "The Night Agent" (S2) and "The Diplomat" (S2).

[05/17/23 - 01:17 PM]
Apple's Acclaimed, Hit Dramedy "Physical" to Debut Third and Final Season Wednesday, August 2, 2023
"We are so grateful to Apple, Tomorrow Studios, and all our creative collaborators for the chance to bring Sheila to life in all her gritty glory," said star and executive producer Rose Byrne and creator, writer and executive producer Annie Weisman.

[05/17/23 - 10:15 AM]
ABC's "American Idol" Builds for 2nd Straight Telecast in Total Viewers to Draw Its Biggest Audience This Season
ABC's "American Idol" ranked as Sunday's No. 1 entertainment series among Adults 18-49 (1.1/10).

[05/17/23 - 10:02 AM]
AMC Networks Features the Return of Fan Favorite Characters Maggie and Negan with New Series "The Walking Dead: Dead City" and Mid-Season Finale of "Fear the Walking Dead" This June
Other highlights include the series finale of "Happy Valley"; the premieres of "Cannes Confidential" and "Clean Sweep"; as well as the launch of "True Crime Story: Look Into My Eyes."

[05/17/23 - 10:01 AM]
"Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact" Will Premiere Globally on Netflix June 13th
In Amy Schumer's newest comedy special, she delivers another hilariously relatable and uncensored commentary about her life.

[05/17/23 - 09:20 AM]
"The Proof Is Out There" Hosted by Tony Harris Returns June 9 on the History Channel
The non-fiction series takes an in-depth look at some of the most incredible and thought-provoking videos of unexplained phenomena and mysterious must-see moments.

[05/17/23 - 09:04 AM]
MGM+ Picks Up Arthurian Legend "The Winter King," Based on Bernard Cornwell's "Warlord Chronicles"
Produced by Sony Pictures Television-owned Bad Wolf, filming took place in Wales and the West Country, and the global series premiere is scheduled for August 20.

[05/17/23 - 08:23 AM]
CNN Teases 2024 Original Programming at Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront Presentation
The three new series include "Columbia: The Final Flight" (w/t), "Tinderbox: Great Moments in Pop Culture" (w/t), and "Spy Wars" (w/t).

[05/17/23 - 08:22 AM]
"Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom," Returns to Broadcast on CNN & OWN in First Time Dual Simulcast
The anticipated event, which debuted last year, returns with CNN as a broadcast partner and the iconic Greek Theatre - one of the nation's most beloved outdoor entertainment venues - as the backdrop for an immersive musical and cultural experience.

[05/17/23 - 08:18 AM]
What's on Max: Launch Through June 2023
Max will launch with brand new originals "SmartLess: On the Road," "How to Create a Sex Scandal," "What Am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel," "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai," "Clone High," and documentary "Bama Rush," plus blockbuster hit "Shazam! Fury of the Gods."

[05/17/23 - 08:17 AM]
Season Two of "And Just Like That..." Debuts June 22 on Max
The 11-episode second season will debut with two episodes and the following nine episodes will premiere weekly on Thursdays.

[05/17/23 - 08:14 AM]
Max Original Docuseries "Downey's Dream Cars" Debuts June 22
Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars. But he's also become dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making them faster, more powerful, and more efficient while keeping their souls intact.

[05/17/23 - 08:11 AM]
Max Orders Conan O'Brien Travel Series "Conan O'Brien Must Go"
The four-episode series is currently in production and will feature O'Brien visiting new friends he's met through his podcast, "Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan," where he dives deep with listeners from across the country and the world.

[05/17/23 - 08:05 AM]
Food Network's Schedule Packs Star Power and Seasonality - Selena Gomez and The Elf on the Shelf Among Headliners of New Programming
Fresh off her hit Emmy-nominated HBO Max series, "Selena + Chef," Selena joins Food Network later this year with a new celebration-focused series just in time for the holidays.

[05/17/23 - 08:05 AM]
Nail-Biting Crime Thriller "Clean Sweep" Debuts with a Two-Episode Premiere on Thursday, June 22 on Sundance Now and AMC+
Starring Charlene McKenna, the suspenseful Irish series is told from the point-of-view of the killer who is also, unusually, a self-sacrificing mother and wife.

[05/17/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Panhandle" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
A brilliant detective. A dedicated cop. They couldn't like each other less... or need each other more.

[05/17/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Surrogacy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a woman of humble origins is coerced into surrogacy, she becomes entangled with an affluent family who will protect their reputation at all costs.

[05/17/23 - 07:45 AM]
OWN's Hit "Love & Marriage" Franchise Heads to Detroit Summer 2023
The third city to join the "Love & Marriage" series franchise following "Huntsville" and "Washington D.C.," "Love & Marriage: Detroit" is set to bow June 24.

[05/17/23 - 07:44 AM]
TBS Re-Imagines Reality Hoax Series, "The Joe Schmo Show"
Hosted by Cat Deeley, this show within a show takes aim at the absurdity of reality TV by making a regular guy believe he is competing on a reality show, when he is in fact, surrounded by a cast of highly skilled improv comedians.

[05/17/23 - 07:43 AM]
TNT Launches a Second Night of Wrestling with "AEW: Collision" Featuring Headliners Thunder Rosa, Miro, Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs and Andrade El Idolo on Saturday, June 17
AEW has reached 23 million total viewers so far this year across all of its shows on TBS and TNT.

[05/17/23 - 07:42 AM]
Michael Bay Signs TV Deal with Leading True Crime Network, Investigation Discovery - New True Crime Docuseries Set to Debut in 2024
The series will expose a terrifying, yet little known, true crime story and is set to premiere in 2024.

[05/17/23 - 07:41 AM]
Jason Momoa Joins Discovery Channel's Shark Week as Master of Ceremonies This Summer
Over the course of Shark Week, Momoa will set up the jaw dropping events, epic journeys, first-time revelations, and groundbreaking scientific findings that make up the summer spectacle.

[05/17/23 - 07:00 AM]
"Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie" Joins a Fun-Filled Slate of New Kids & Family Films and Series on Netflix This Summer
New and returning favorites for kids include "LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising" (June 1), and "Sonic Prime" (July 13), along with "Gabby's Dollhouse" (August 7), and "Not Quite Narwhal" (June 19) for preschoolers.

[05/17/23 - 06:52 AM]
Season 2 of "Back to 15" Comes to Netflix July 5
Inspired by the book of the same name by writer Bruna Vieira, in its second season, "Back to 15" brings even more 2000s nostalgia - fun, craziness, and of course, the dramas of adult and teenage life.

[05/17/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Through My Window: Across the Sea" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a year of long-distance, Raquel and Ares reunite on a steamy beach trip. Faced with fresh flirtations and insecurities, will their love prevail?

[05/16/23 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 16
Updates include: ABC still mulling the futures of "Home Economics," "The Rookie: Feds"; J.D. Pardo to make directorial debut on FX's "Mayans MC"; and Max's "The Penguin" disrupted by WGA-organized picketers.

[05/16/23 - 05:15 PM]
Video: "Five Nights at Freddy's" - Official Teaser
It's time to clock in. In theaters and streaming on Peacock October 27.

[05/16/23 - 04:01 PM]
Marvel Studios Announces New Premiere Dates for "Loki" and "Echo"
"Loki" returns for its second season on October 6 while newcomer "Echo" drops November 29 on Disney+.







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[03/27/26 - 01:01 PM]
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"Chicago Fire" will begin its 15th season in the fall, "Chicago P.D." its 14th and "Chicago Med" its 12th.

[03/27/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Rounds Out Cast of "Kennedy" with Production Underway in London
The new drama series based on Fredrik Logevall's book, "JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956," will explore the triumphs and tragedies of the Kennedy family from Chernin Entertainment.

[03/27/26 - 09:48 AM]
FOX Sports Assembles Top-Tier Roster for 2026 Major League Baseball Regular Season Coverage
Entering their fifth season together, first-ballot Hall of Famer John Smoltz and Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer Joe Davis call FOX Sports' top regular season and playoff games.

[03/27/26 - 09:46 AM]
ABC News Is #1 in Total Viewers in Late-Night, Friday Night and Sunday Morning
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[03/27/26 - 09:21 AM]
"The Morning Show" News Incoming - Sean Hayes Joins the Cast of Season 5
Apple TV confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[03/27/26 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "The Dark Wizard" Debuts April 14
The four-part documentary series is an up-close and unflinching portrait of Dean Potter, one of the world's most influential and controversial climbers, BASE jumpers, and highline walkers.

[03/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
ESPN Original "Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball" to Premiere March 30
Presented by Andscape and produced by Sport & Story, the latest installment follows the inspiring journey of the newly formed men's volleyball team at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore - the first men's volleyball program at a Division I HBCU.

[03/26/26 - 02:05 PM]
"The Madison" Marks Taylor Sheridan's Biggest Debut Season Launch with 8 Million Views Globally for Paramount+
The debut of the six-part series also marks the biggest freshman season launch for the prolific creator among women 35+.

[03/26/26 - 12:49 PM]
Apple Original Films Lands New Sci-Fi Thriller "Liminal"
Starring Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the feature will be directed by Louis Leterrier.

[03/26/26 - 12:01 PM]
"After the Flood" Returns to BritBox: Tensions Rise in High-Stakes Season Two Premiere
Other April highlights include "A Taste For Murder," "Silent Witness," and "Death in Paradise."

[03/26/26 - 12:00 PM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Added on April 8
The game replaces the previously scheduled Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

[03/26/26 - 11:30 AM]
BET and Paramount+ Announce the Sixth Season Renewal of Multi-Emmy-Nominated Comedy "The Ms. Pat Show"
The upcoming season will be among the first BET originals to stream on Paramount+, which becomes the new streaming home for BET content beginning in June, bringing the beloved series to a global platform with nearly 80 million subscribers.

[03/26/26 - 11:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Springs Into April with Back-to-Back Episodes
Jack Black and Colman Domingo will host on April 4 and April 11, respectively.

[03/26/26 - 10:03 AM]
Sony Pictures Television Advertiser Sales Heads Into 2026 Upfront Bringing Advertisers Branded Content Opportunities Within High Volume of Originals and a Safe Harbor of Entertainment Programming
The studio continues to elevate its media investment opportunities for advertisers through Game Show Network, a top 10 cable network and a top five general entertainment network.

[03/26/26 - 09:30 AM]
New Docuseries "Building Back America's Trades" Premieres April 11 on Magnolia Network
The series chronicles the stories of students, mentors, and teachers as they remake the trades industry and themselves.