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[04/12/24 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Week of April 8-12
Updates include: Kat Dennings to star in ABC's "Shifting Gears"; NBC sets cast for "Grosse Pointe Garden Society"; and "Cold Case," "Heroes" and "Melrose Place" all eyed for revivals.

[04/12/24 - 03:16 PM]
All-New Special "TMZ Presents: Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons" Premieres Tuesday, April 23 at 8/7c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
TMZ exclusively sits down with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone as they discuss for the first time how their once-fierce rivalry led to two Hollywood icons forever being friends and brothers in arms.

[04/12/24 - 03:04 PM]
Masters Tournament First Round Thursday Viewership on ESPN Averages 3.2 Million Viewers, Highest Since 2015
Last year's first round of the Masters Tournament averaged 2.5 million viewers on ESPN.

[04/12/24 - 01:31 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces New Documentary, "Sins of the Parents: The Crumbley Trials," Exploring Landmark Case of the First Parents in U.S. History to Be Directly Charged for Deaths Caused by Their Child in a Mass Shooting
The hour-long program begins streaming on Thursday, April 18, only on Hulu.

[04/12/24 - 12:13 PM]
The Next Generation of Elite Survivalists Take on the Ultimate Challenge When "Naked and Afraid XL" Returns Sunday, May 12 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
This season, the survivalists will take on Naked and Afraid XL's Proving Grounds and test their mettle by taking on the most extreme challenge, with an unexpected twist.

[04/12/24 - 12:03 PM]
"Doctor Who" - First Look at Ncuti Gatwa with Varada Sethu and Millie Gibson Ahead of Season Two
Varada straps in for another journey through time and space alongside Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday.

[04/12/24 - 12:02 PM]
Paramount+ Announces Season Four Renewal of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and Fifth and Final Season of "Star Trek: Lower Decks"
The former series is currently in production on its third season, which is set to debut in 2025.

[04/12/24 - 11:49 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Fan-Favorite Series "When Calls the Heart" Returns for Season 11 as #1 Most-Watched Entertainment Cable Program of the Week and Day
The season premiere reached 2.8 million Unduplicated Total Viewers on a L+3 Basis.

[04/12/24 - 10:19 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer for Season Two of Powerful Makeover Docuseries "My Mane Problem" Premiering Thursday, April 25
A bad hairstyle can look, feel and be life-ruining, but celebrity stylist Dr. Boogie is back giving renewed hope and self-confidence to real people confronting very personal hair journeys.

[04/12/24 - 10:04 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights New Movie "The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story" from Executive Producer Elizabeth Smart
The film, set to premiere this summer and based on a true story, follows Tanya Kach, who was groomed by the security guard at her middle school and held captive in his home for ten years.

[04/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
FOX Sports' Award-Winning Series "Voices" Returns with All-New Episode Sunday, April 14 on FOX
The special episode celebrates the indelible legacies and impact of various trailblazing athletes including Major League Baseball greats Jackie Robinson and Reggie Jackson, Angel City FC's Madison Hammond, collegiate women's basketball star Caitlin Clark and the Minnesota Vikings' Camryn Bynum.

[04/12/24 - 02:46 AM]
Video: "The Ultimatum: South Africa" Season 1 - Main Trailer
A six-way partner-swap sparks wild attractions and tearful betrayals. Participants choose whom to love and leave in this heart-pounding experiment.

[04/11/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Goodbye Earth" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The world is in utter chaos with only 200 days left until an asteroid collides with Earth, but some remain determined to make the most of each remaining day and their humanity to the very end in this Netflix series.

[04/11/24 - 03:31 PM]
Great American Media Signs Jillian Murray to Multi-Picture, Multi-Year Deal
"It is a joy to welcome Jillian Murray to the Great American family," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. "Every film Jillian stars in does very well, and she has quickly become a viewer favorite and rising star."

[04/11/24 - 12:38 PM]
Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Gabe Bertaccini Welcome Twelve Up-and-Coming Culinary Stars to Italy in "Ciao House" Season Two
In advance of "Ciao House," the five-episode tournament "Chopped: Battle Italiano," also with Guarnaschelli and Bertaccini judging, premieres Tuesday, April 30 on Food Network.

[04/11/24 - 12:04 PM]
Apple TV+ Renews Global Sensation "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," and Announces Plans for Multiple Spin-Off Series from Legendary Entertainment
"'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted and talented cast and creative team," said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+.

[04/11/24 - 12:01 PM]
Freeform's "Royal Rules of Ohio" Set to Premiere on May 15
The docuseries follows three Ghanaian sisters as they navigate their twenties in Columbus, Ohio.

[04/11/24 - 12:00 PM]
Surprise! CBS Renews Hit Drama Series "S.W.A.T." for the 2024-2025 Season
"Here at CBS, we always 'stay liquid' and love a good dramatic twist, especially when it leads to an eighth season of 'S.W.A.T.!,'" said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.

[04/11/24 - 11:06 AM]
The CW Network to Exclusively Broadcast Final Eight Races of Current NASCAR Xfinity Series Season This Fall
Live coverage begins on Friday, September 20 with the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

[04/11/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Blood of Zeus" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
To escape the Underworld forever, Hades crafts a plan to claim Zeus's crown for himself and reunite with his beloved Persephone as ruler of Olympus.

[04/11/24 - 10:49 AM]
Great American Pure Flix Announces Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega Star in "Mr. Manhattan," A World Premiere Original Motion Picture Streaming May 24
In the film, Mason Bradley (Carlos PenaVega) makes a promise to his brother and sister-in-law to be godfather to their newborn son (and future children).

[04/11/24 - 10:03 AM]
Bravo Returns to the Opulent Oasis for "The Real Housewives of Dubai" Season Two, Premiering Sunday, June 2
Beginning Tuesday, June 11, the series will move to its regular timeslot on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

[04/11/24 - 10:01 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Two Matchups Added for Final Day of Regular Season on April 14
In the first half of the doubleheader, the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson host the Chicago Bulls and DeMar DeRozan at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN Presented by State Farm.

[04/11/24 - 09:44 AM]
ABC News and National Geographic Delivered 4.8 Million Viewers for "Eclipse Across America" Special
The ABC News special anchored by David Muir and Linsey Davis, featuring National Geographic talent and Explorers, ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (4.448 million), Adults 25-54 (920,000) and Adults 18-49 (744,000) among the broadcast and cable networks.

[04/11/24 - 09:07 AM]
Hit Crime Drama "My Life Is Murder" Starring Lucy Lawless Returns with All-New Episodes on Monday, June 17
Eight new mysteries. Eight new worlds. Eight diabolical killers that only Alexa Crowe (Lawless) can catch.

[04/11/24 - 09:03 AM]
Lifetime Announces Airdates for "Mommy Meanest" Starring Lisa Rinna and "The Bad Guardian" Starring Melissa Joan Hart and La La Anthony
The films will debut on Saturday, May 11 and May 18, respectively.

[04/11/24 - 08:31 AM]
Paramount+ Announces Critically Acclaimed Documentary "Kiss the Future" to Premiere May 7
The documentary features interviews with Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Christine Amanpour, Bill Clinton and more.

[04/11/24 - 08:08 AM]
BBC Announces the Return of "The Night Manager" for Two More Series
The new seasons will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK and, outside of the UK, globally on Prime Video, in a deal negotiated by FIFTH SEASON, which is handling global distribution of the series.

[04/11/24 - 07:06 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Series "Dark Matter," Starring Joel Edgerton and Academy Award Winner Jennifer Connelly
Based on the blockbuster book by New York Times bestselling author Blake Crouch, the new, nine-episode series will premiere globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, May 8, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through June 26.

[04/11/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Bridgerton" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Determined to move on from Colin Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington sets out to find a husband, only to receive help from the last person she expects.

[04/11/24 - 06:01 AM]
"Bob Marley: One Love" Available to Stream, Beginning April 12 on Paramount+
To date, the film has grossed more than $175M and counting at the worldwide box office.

[04/11/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Midsummer Night" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Carina brings her family together for a traditional Swedish midsummer, but the happy occasion goes awry when long-held secrets start to come to light.

[04/10/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "The 8 Show" - Date Announcement - Netflix
Eight individuals trapped in a mysterious 8-story building participate in a tempting but dangerous game show where they earn money as time passes.

[04/10/24 - 04:15 PM]
Jenna Elfman and Bruce Greenwood Lead "Dark Winds" Season 3 Guest Cast
Raoul Max Trujillo, Tonantzin Carmelo, Alex Meraz, Terry Serpico, Derek Hinkey, Phil Burke, Christopher Heyerdahl and returning guest Star A. Martinez are also on tap for the new season.

[04/10/24 - 04:03 PM]
"9-1-1" Hits Season High in Third Week Delivering Best Telecast Since December 2021
After seven days of viewing across ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, ABC's hit drama "9-1-1" continues to build momentum hitting a season high in Total Viewers (10.72 million).

[04/10/24 - 04:00 PM]
Tia Mowry Returns to Reality TV in New WE tv Docuseries "Tia Mowry: My Next Chapter"
The docuseries dives head-first into the post-divorce, new-lease-on-life universe of multi-talented, Tia Mowry.

[04/10/24 - 02:08 PM]
ESPN and Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions Reach Long-Term Content Agreement
The deal will see the continuation of the Emmy award-winning "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli" and additional Omaha original content such as "Peyton's Places" and "Eli's Places."

[04/10/24 - 01:06 PM]
Video: "The Stranger" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Someone's about to get a bad rating...

[04/10/24 - 12:30 PM]
Season Two of the Max Original Adult Animated Series "Velma" Debuts April 25
When an even spookier mystery grips Crystal Cove, Velma (Mindy Kaling) must find a way to balance her detective work with the demands of her newfound popularity before it's too late.

[04/10/24 - 12:05 PM]
"Jeopardy! Masters" Returns for a Three-Week Tournament May 1 on ABC, Next Day on Hulu
Beginning Wednesday, May 1, "The Conners" will air at its new time, 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, following new episodes of "Abbott Elementary."

[04/10/24 - 11:42 AM]
Video: Peacock and Sky Release Official Trailer for Limited Drama Series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz"
Starring Emmy Award nominee Melanie Lynskey, Academy Award nominee Harvey Keitel and Jonah Hauer-King, the series is based on the bestselling novel by Heather Morris.

[04/10/24 - 11:00 AM]
The Academy and ABC Announce Show Date for 97th Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 97th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

[04/10/24 - 10:37 AM]
WNBA and ESPN Announce Broadcast Schedule and Added Programming for 2024 Regular Season
The WNBA and ESPN today announced that the league's 28th regular season, set to tip off on Tuesday, May 14, will be highlighted by 25 national broadcasts during the regular season across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.

[04/10/24 - 10:13 AM]
BravoCon Returns to Las Vegas November 2025
The network will roll out even more opportunities throughout 2024 for Bravoholics to get up close and personal with their favorite Bravo stars and celebrate their passionate fandom.

[04/10/24 - 10:02 AM]
ESPN Platforms Deliver Unprecedented Viewership Success During NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Season
Sunday's clash scored an impressive 18.9 million viewers, becoming the most-watched women's college basketball game ever.

[04/10/24 - 09:45 AM]
Netflix Announces a New Comedy Series from Tom Segura
The dark comedy centers on Segura, who also serves as the show's Narrator, as he takes us through each episode in a series of vignettes.

[04/10/24 - 09:00 AM]
The History Channel To Premiere New Series "How Disney Built America" & Peyton Manning Joins Season 2 of "The Mega-Brands That Built America" on Sunday, April 28
Season two of "The Mega-Brands That Built America" delves into the surprising origin stories behind some of the world's biggest brands like Netflix, Sony, Nike, Adidas, Marriott, Apple, Microsoft, and more.

[04/10/24 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "The Jinx - Part Two" Debuts April 21
The project is a six-episode continuation of the groundbreaking Emmy-winning documentary series "The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst," from acclaimed director Andrew Jarecki, which debuted on HBO in 2015.

[04/10/24 - 09:00 AM]
Production Begins on Two All-New Installments of Hallmark's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Set to Premiere in 2024 and 2025
Stars Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe and Geoff Gustafson will reprise their roles.

[04/10/24 - 08:33 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils First Look for New Kids and Family Series "Yo Gabba GabbaLand!," to Premiere Globally on August 9
The revival features beloved classic characters Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee and Plex, along with new host Kamryn Smith and special guests including Reggie Watts, Sam Richardson, Gillian Jacobs, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lauren Lapkus, Diplo, Flea, Chelsea Peretti and many more.







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[04/22/26 - 01:00 PM]
ESPN Opens NBA Playoffs with Most-Watched Playoff Game of Opening Weekend
Saturday's Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup on ABC averaged 5.2 million viewers, peaking at 6.4 million viewers during the 11 p.m. ET quarter hour.

[04/22/26 - 12:01 PM]
HBO Original Film "Miss You, Love You," Starring Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells, Debuts May 29
A blunt, grieving widow, Diane Patterson (Allison Janney) is forced to plan her husband's funeral with a total stranger: her estranged son's assistant, Jamie Simms (Andrew Rannells).

[04/22/26 - 11:17 AM]
USA Sports Announces 2026 WNBA on USA Network Schedule, Highlighted by Wednesday Night Doubleheaders, Marquee Matchups and 2026 WNBA Finals Games
The WNBA on USA Network schedule tips off on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, as 2025 WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and the defending champion Las Vegas Aces visit Cameron Brink, Kelsey Plum and the Los Angeles Sparks at 6 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

[04/22/26 - 11:11 AM]
NBC Sports Announces Its Complete 2026 WNBA Regular-Season Schedule Across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN
NBC Sports' 2026 WNBA slate of 22 regular season games begins with the reigning WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces visiting the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

[04/22/26 - 11:07 AM]
NBC Sports' Manchester City-Arsenal Is Most-Watched Premier League Match in U.S. History
Coverage averaged 2.6 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo and NBC Sports Digital platforms this past Sunday.

[04/22/26 - 11:06 AM]
ESPN, ABC Announce 2026 WNBA Regular Season Schedule
ESPN, which has televised the WNBA since the league's inaugural season in 1997, will tip off its 30th consecutive season on Saturday, May 9, with expanded coverage across ESPN, ABC, Disney+ and ESPN Deportes.

[04/22/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: "We'll Be Fine" - Trailer - Hulu
Some love stories don't just consume you... they undo you.

[04/22/26 - 10:03 AM]
"In the Eye of the Storm: Chasers" - New Docu-Series Premieres Sunday, May 17 on Discovery Channel
The six-part series captures raw, harrowing encounters as storm chasers, outfitted with their own camera rigs and advanced weather tech, race into the American Midwest during one of the most active tornado seasons in decades.

[04/22/26 - 09:32 AM]
Record Setter! ESPN Opens 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with Three Most-Watched First Round Games on Cable Ever, Excluding Game 7's
The Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins matchup (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET) drew 2.1 million viewers, becoming the most-viewed First Round Playoff game ever on cable (excluding game 7's).

[04/22/26 - 09:29 AM]
Stage Set in the Steel City: ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" to Air Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
The Draft marks ESPN's first major event of the 2026 football season, culminating with ESPN's first-ever Super Bowl on February 14, 2027.

[04/22/26 - 09:11 AM]
Video: Jaw-Dropping Official Trailer for Highly Anticipated Drama "The Vampire Lestat" Released
The wild and captivating next chapter in Anne Rice's Immortal Universe follows Lestat as the world's first immortal rock star on an electric multi-city tour, while he's haunted by "muses" from his rebellious past.

[04/22/26 - 09:01 AM]
Start Your Engines... "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" Season 11 Unveils Its Iconic Cast Ahead of Friday, May 8 Premiere on Paramount+
With the return of the high-stakes "Tournament of All Stars" format, the competition reaches new heights across 12-episodes packed with jaw-dropping runway looks, unforgettable performances, and the kind of drama only Drag Race can deliver.

[04/22/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Send Help" - Trailer - Hulu
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien star in the film, which streams on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ May 7.

[04/22/26 - 08:51 AM]
"High Potential" Shoots to Six-Week High with Season Two Finale
On linear over seven days, the show earned 8.71 million Total Viewers and a 0.61 rating among Adults 18-49, also marking a six-week high in both measures and standing as the No. 1 show of the night.

[04/22/26 - 08:18 AM]
Cara Banks Named Lead Play-by-Play Voice for NBC Sports' Coverage of LPGA Tour
Banks debuts in her new role at this weekend's Chevron Championship - the first major championship of the 2026 LPGA Tour season.