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[04/21/16 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 21
Updates include: David S. Goyer's "Krypton" nearing pilot order at Syfy; OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network gives early renewal to "Greenleaf"; and "Nashville" showrunners assemble writers' room for a potential fifth season.

[04/21/16 - 05:11 PM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Remembers Prince with Special Re-Airing of Iconic 1996 Interview from "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Saturday, April 23 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
In what was the first interview following his iconic name change, Oprah chats with the artist about his musical genius, lifestyle, soul mate and future in music.

[04/21/16 - 03:32 PM]
TV One's "News One Now" Goes Live Tonight with Primetime Special Dedicated to Legendary Musician Prince
Media personalities and celebrity guests will join host and managing editor Roland S. Martin to celebrate and pay tribute to the singer/songwriter's life and his contributions to music worldwide.

[04/21/16 - 03:10 PM]
BET Networks Truly Adores Late Legendary Artist Prince with 48 Hour Music Marathon across Four Channels
"The news of Prince's passing weighs heavily on our hearts. He was a musical prodigy, a beautiful spirit and fashion provocateur who influenced American culture," said Debra Lee, Chairman and CEO, BET Networks.

[04/21/16 - 02:48 PM]
"Prince: Death of a Legend" Airing on "20/20," Friday, April 22 on ABC
The hour will be anchored by Elizabeth Vargas and will feature reporting from Vargas, Dan Harris from Prince's home in Minneapolis, Chris Connelly in Los Angeles, and Deborah Roberts in New York.

[04/21/16 - 02:45 PM]
"MTV Video Music Awards" to Air Live from New York's Famed Madison Square Garden for the First Time in its History
"The VMAs at MSG is a New York story too good to resist," said Sean Atkins, President of MTV.

[04/21/16 - 02:26 PM]
AXS TV Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Music Icon Prince with a Special Programming Lineup on Saturday, April 23
With his inimitable style and fearless blending of rock, R&B, soul, funk, hip-hop, disco, pop and more, Prince cemented his position as one of music's most innovative figures.

[04/21/16 - 02:10 PM]
VH1 to Honor the Late Prince Beginning Thursday, April 21st
Beginning today at 5:30 PM ET, Prince's iconic movie, "Purple Rain," will kick of a weekend long marathon.

[04/21/16 - 12:31 PM]
IFC's Comedy Crib Stays Up Late for New Programming Block
Airing weekly, the half hour late-night program will feature some of IFC's favorite comedians and sketch groups direct from the Comedy Crib.

[04/21/16 - 12:30 PM]
"Documentary Now!" Season Two New Details Revealed
Executive produced by Lorne Michaels and produced by Broadway Video, "Documentary Now!" returns to IFC this fall with seven new episodes for its sophomore season.

[04/21/16 - 12:29 PM]
IFC Unveils Development Slate of Eight "Slightly Off" New Series
They'll join previously announced development series "Jon Benjamin's 100 Erotic Nights" and "The Jim Norton Project."

[04/21/16 - 10:56 AM]
New Episodes of Multi-Emmy Award-Winning Amazon Original Series "Tumble Leaf" Will Premiere on Prime Video Friday, May 6
Last year the series garnered four Daytime Emmys and the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Pre-School Children's Animated Program.

[04/21/16 - 10:01 AM]
First Lady Michelle Obama to Appear on "NCIS" in Support of "Joining Forces," A Nationwide Initiative Supporting Service Members, Veterans and Their Families
In "Homefront," First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and the wife of a Marine to the White House for a "Joining Forces" roundtable with military spouses.

[04/21/16 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Renews Hit Series "Game of Thrones," "Silicon Valley" and "Veep" for 2017
All three series return this Sunday on the pay channel.

[04/21/16 - 09:59 AM]
TBS's "Angie Tribeca" is Back on the Case for Season 2, Launching June 6
Upcoming guest stars include Alfred Molina, James Franco, Heather Graham, Mary McCormack, Noah Wyle, Maya Rudolph, Eriq La Salle, Danny Pudi, Busy Philipps, Rhys Darby, Ed Begley Jr., Joe Jonas, Joey McIntyre and more!

[04/21/16 - 09:33 AM]
Video: Netflix's "Chef's Table" - New Trailer and Key Art
The Netflix Original Documentary Series showcases a variety of chefs from all over the world talking about challenging conventions and what inspires them.

[04/21/16 - 09:15 AM]
Production Begins on Season Two of AMC, Channel 4 and Kudos' Acclaimed Drama Series, "Humans"
Carrie-Anne Moss joins the cast as Dr. Athena Morrow, a pre-eminent Artificial Intelligence expert who is driven by her own motives to create a new kind of machine consciousness.

[04/21/16 - 09:03 AM]
MTV 2016 Upfront Reveals Fourteen New Series and Specials Including Weekly Live Music Series
Mark Burnett, Zac Efron, Drew Barrymore, Pitbull, John Legend, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia are among the featured auspices.

[04/21/16 - 09:00 AM]
"New I Love Lucy Superstar Special," A One-Hour Special Featuring Two Classic Episodes, To Be Broadcast Sunday, May 22 on CBS
The two episodes, "Lucy Visits Grauman's" and "Lucy and John Wayne," are newly-colorized with a vintage look, reminiscent of the 1950s period in which they were filmed.

[04/21/16 - 08:56 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Continues Its Reign for FOX
The network leads the night among adults 18-49 for the fourth consecutive week.

[04/21/16 - 07:33 AM]
DIY Network Heads to Montana in "Building Off the Grid: Big Sky Ranch"
In a remote and picturesque corner of northwestern Montana, Jon and Etta Smith are set to construct a self-sustaining "off-the-grid" farm house and bison ranch.

[04/21/16 - 07:12 AM]
Cameras Roll as Starz and FremantleMedia North America Bring "American Gods" to Life
Joining the previously announced cast are Cloris Leachman as Zorya Vechernyaya, Peter Stormare as Czernobog, Chris Obi as Anubis, and Mousa Kraish as The Jinn.

[04/20/16 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 20
Updates include: Jess Weixler tapped for AMC's "The Son"; Ulrich Thomsen to recur on NBC's "The Blacklist"; and Peter Ocko to run AMC's potential drama "Lodge 49."

[04/20/16 - 06:23 PM]
Video: "Lady Dynamite" - Main Trailer - Netflix
The Maria Bamford-led comedy premieres Friday, May 20 on the streaming service.

[04/20/16 - 12:46 PM]
Disney XD's "Star Wars Rebels" Delivers 1-Year Ratings High in Total Viewers and 2016 Highs Across Key Target Kid and Boy Demographics
Disney XD further spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 30.

[04/20/16 - 12:42 PM]
E! Sets Summer Programming Slate with New Original Series and Returning Fan Favorites
Highlights include the launch of "Botched by Nature" on Tuesday, August 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/20/16 - 12:27 PM]
USA Network Unmasks Season Two Premiere Date for Golden Globe(R) Award-Winning Series "Mr. Robot"
New recurring guest stars include Craig Robinson, hip hop artist Joey Bada$$, Sandrine Holt, Michael Maize, Dorothi Fox and Luke Robertson.

[04/20/16 - 12:15 PM]
Disney Channel Marks Its 100th Disney Channel Original Movie with a Multi-Platform Programming Event Beginning Friday, May 27
The 100th movie is a re-imagined tale of the 1980s film "Adventures in Babysitting" starring today's popular actresses and recording artists Sabrina Carpenter and Sofia Carson.

[04/20/16 - 12:01 PM]
BET Networks is Harnessing the Power of More to Deliver More Premium Original Programming and Unforgettable Moments across More Platforms in 2016-2017 Fiscal Year
Telecasting for more than 35 years, and currently available in over 85 million U.S. households, and over 35 million homes across the globe, BET Networks prevails as the #1 cable network for African American viewers.

[04/20/16 - 11:46 AM]
"Ghost Brothers" Charm 1 Million Viewers P2+ on Destination America
Destination America further spins the numbers for Friday, April 15.

[04/20/16 - 11:12 AM]
Oxygen Media Delves Into the Daring World of Online Romance with New Series "Virtually in Love" Premiering on Tuesday, May 24 at 9PM ET/PT
The new series follows young, hopeful romantics as they embark on a journey to break away from their computer screens and finally meet face-to-face with the person they have been virtually dating.

[04/20/16 - 11:01 AM]
Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra Launch "Seven Days to Restful Sleep" as Part of New Series "Oprah & Deepak's Guide to Whole Health"
The first course, titled "Seven Days to Restful Sleep," will be available beginning today, April 20, for $19.99 at www.oprah.com/sleep.

[04/20/16 - 11:00 AM]
The Miss Universe Organization Announces Nationwide Search for 52nd Miss USA Contestant
This year's telecast will air live Sunday, June 5 (7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

[04/20/16 - 10:28 AM]
The Brown Family Opens Up Like Never Before in New Season of TLC's "Sister Wives"
Marriages, births, and relationship struggles will be served up for two hours every week in the all-new time slot of Sundays at 8:00/7:00c beginning May 8.

[04/20/16 - 10:18 AM]
History(R)'s Hit Survival Series "Alone" Renewed for Season Three in South America Ahead of the Season Two Premiere
The second season of "Alone" premieres tomorrow April 21 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/20/16 - 10:13 AM]
MTV Renews "The Shannara Chronicles" for Second Season
The announcement was made ahead of the 2016 MTV Upfront presentation to be held in New York tomorrow.

[04/20/16 - 10:03 AM]
FX Sets Summer Premiere Dates for "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll" and "Tyrant"
Said duo is due back on Thursday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 6, respectively.

[04/20/16 - 09:23 AM]
Video: Adam Sandler's The Do-Over for Netflix - Official Trailer & Key Art Release
Also starring are David Spade, Paula Patton, Kathryn Hahn, Luis Guzman, Michael Chiklis, Sean Astin, Catherine Bell, Natasha Leggero, Nick Swardson, Torsten Voges, Renee Taylor and Matt Walsh.

[04/20/16 - 09:10 AM]
AMC Releases Key Art for Upcoming Series "Feed the Beast"
Starring David Schwimmer and Jim Sturgess, the series premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/20/16 - 09:00 AM]
TBS's New Comedy "Wrecked" to Launch Tuesday, June 14, With Back-to-Back Episodes at 10/9c
The single-camera comedy centers on a diverse group of survivors adjusting to being stranded on an uninhabited island, a dangerous new world where they must face many threats - mostly brought on by themselves.

[04/20/16 - 09:00 AM]
News from Crackle's 2016 Upfront Presentation
Eric Berger said: "At Crackle, we believe that creating content and ad experiences that mirror changing consumer habits are instrumental for driving viewer attention."

[04/20/16 - 08:58 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Wins Demo Race as Dramas Rise
"Chicago Med" and "Chicago Fire" are the only two series up from their previous originals last night.

[04/20/16 - 08:47 AM]
Comedy Central Announces "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Stand-Up in the Park" Live Event Taking Place June 26 at 8 p.m. in Central Park
The event will feature performances by host Trevor Noah and correspondents Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, Hasan Minhaj and Roy Wood Jr.

[04/20/16 - 08:20 AM]
Welcome to The Fempire - Lifetime Announces 16-17 Development Slate
The projects include the untitled Selena Gomez Project and movie deals with Janet Jackson, Serena Williams and Ronda Rousey.

[04/20/16 - 08:01 AM]
International Pop Icon P!nk to Make World Television Debut of New Single "Just Like Fire" from Disney's Upcoming Film "Alice Through the Looking Glass" at the "2016 Billboard Music Awards" on ABC
This year's show, which will be hosted by hip-hop artist Ludacris and international music sensation Ciara, will showcase big performances, unexpected collaborations and much discussed pop-culture moments.

[04/20/16 - 05:55 AM]
Sky Atlantic Announces "Tin Star," An Epic Revenge Thriller Starring Tim Roth and Christina Hendricks
"Tin Star" is an epic tale of the corruption of innocence; of murder, of grief and of all consuming revenge - set against the backdrop of a remote and beautiful mountain town.

[04/20/16 - 05:02 AM]
Showtime(R) and Sky Atlantic Team with Academy Award(R) Winner John Ridley and Golden Globe(R) Winner Idris Elba on "Guerrilla"
The new six-part limited series centers on a couple whose passion propels them into making the leap from political activism to radical militancy.

[04/19/16 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 19
Updates include: Todd Grinnell set as Schneider on Netflix's "One Day at a Time"; Simon Chinn, Doug Liman to get "Captive" for Netflix; and Ashley Liao upped to regular on Netflix's "Fuller House."

[04/19/16 - 03:06 PM]
ABC Announces Its 2016 Summer Primetime Schedule
New series include "Uncle Buck," "To Tell the Truth" and "The $100,000 Pyramid."

[04/19/16 - 02:36 PM]
Jessica Stroup & Tom Pelphrey Join the Netflix Original Series "Marvel's Iron Fist"
The children of Harold Meachum (David Wenham), Joy and Ward have spent their lives building Rand Enterprises to its current standing in the world, only to have all their work put in jeopardy when Danny returns to claim his birthright.







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[02/17/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 9 - "Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip" Takes the Scenic Route to No. 1
Plus: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 took No. 1 on the English TV list with 9.6 million views.

[02/17/26 - 11:48 AM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Disclosures
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[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
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[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
Video: First-Look Teaser for "Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Unveiled
The new series is set to premiere this May on Disney+ and Disney Jr.

[02/17/26 - 10:34 AM]
FOX Nation Has Launched on Prime Video
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[02/17/26 - 10:28 AM]
Video: Preview - "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" - Starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster
The latest installment premieres Saturday, March 7 at 8:00/7:00c on Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+.

[02/17/26 - 10:06 AM]
Video: Official Series Trailer - "RJ Decker"
Investigate the new drama premiering Tuesday, March 3 on ABC.

[02/17/26 - 10:05 AM]
Miley Cyrus Returns Home for the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special," Streaming March 24 on Disney+
The special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper.

[02/17/26 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for Season Two of Global Hit "Deadloch"
The first two episodes premiere March 20, with new episodes released weekly, culminating in the season finale on April 17.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
Dorinda Medley to Join "The Golden Life" (w/t) Docuseries on E!
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[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
New Short-Form Series "Locker Diaries" Unlocks All-New Adventures from Disney's "ZOMBIES," "Phineas and Ferb," and "Descendants"
"Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES" kicks off the series with 11 short-form live-action episodes and gives viewers a glimpse into the drama unfolding in the school halls of Sunnyside & Shadyside.

[02/17/26 - 07:01 AM]
CNN Original Series "Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia" Premieres Sunday, March 22 at 9PM ET/PT
Each episode focuses on a defining confrontation that reverberated far beyond the Oval Office, starting with former FBI Director James Comey's own account of his infamous clash with President Donald Trump.

[02/17/26 - 06:01 AM]
Most Valuable Promotions Brings Professional MMA to Netflix with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Saturday, May 16, 2026 Live from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California
Rousey vs. Carano represents a historic moment in combat sports as Netflix's first-ever live MMA broadcast and MVP's inaugural MMA event.

[02/17/26 - 04:04 AM]
WBD Files Definitive Proxy Statement and Schedules Special Meeting for March 20, 2026, to Approve the WBD-Netflix Transaction
Netflix, Inc. today issued the following statement regarding its fully financed definitive agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.

[02/17/26 - 04:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20, 2026, and Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR Netflix Merger; Warner Bros. Discovery to Initiate Discussions with Paramount Skydance for Their Best and Final Offer
Netflix grants seven-day waiver permitting WBD to engage with PSKY regarding deficiencies and open items in amended offer.