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[05/03/17 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 3
Updates include: Will Chase cast in Netflix's "Stranger Things"; CMT passes on a trio of projects; and Danny DeVito, Jeff Goldblum to team for Amazon comedy series.

[05/03/17 - 03:02 PM]
Armor Up! "Ghost Wars" Is Coming to Syfy!
Vincent D'Onofrio, Kim Coates, Avan Jogia, Kristin Lehman and Meatloaf co-star in the 13-episode drama, due later this year on the cable channel.

[05/03/17 - 02:47 PM]
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms and Rob Corddry to a Special Episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Tuesday, May 9
Stephen Colbert announced the special evening of comedy and conversation last night on "The Late Show."

[05/03/17 - 01:59 PM]
Lifetime Greenlights Beauty Blogger Competition Series "Glam Masters" from Executive Producers Kim Kardashian West and Diana Madison
The eight-episode show will pit some of the most creative and talented beauty bloggers against one another for an opportunity to be part of Kim Kardashian West's glam empire.

[05/03/17 - 01:45 PM]
Bounce's "Saints & Sinners" Weekend Reaches 3.3 Million Viewers, Season Two of Hit Drama Wraps with 8.4 Million Viewers
Bounce TV spins the numbers for April 29-30.

[05/03/17 - 11:23 AM]
On 25th Anniversary of the Infamous Rodney King Riots, American Heroes Channel Presents "L.A. Riots: As We Watched"
The one-hour special transports viewers back to the early '90s to experience the growing tension, aggravation and sense of injustice that sparked one of the most violent displays of civil unrest in US history.

[05/03/17 - 11:14 AM]
Science Channel Celebrates "May the Fourth Be with You" with Encore Presentations of Star Wars Themed MythBusters Episodes
"Revenge of the Myth" and "The Myths Strike Back" will air back-to-back beginning at 7:00/6:00c.

[05/03/17 - 11:00 AM]
"The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special 2017" to Feature Katy Perry and Jennifer Lopez
In addition, Corden will begin the show with a special musical performance, as well as share some of his favorite moments as host of "The Late Late Show."

[05/03/17 - 10:54 AM]
Returning for a Third Hilarious Season, ABC's Highest-Rated Summer Show of 2016, "Celebrity Family Feud," Announces Celebrity Teams from the World of Entertainment, Music and Sports
The 10-episode series will feature celebrity families, and their immediate family members or their extended TV families, competing against each other to have fun and win money for charity.

[05/03/17 - 10:35 AM]
Blake Shelton, Charlie Puth and Maren Morris Set to Perform on NBC's "The Voice"
On Monday, May 8, Shelton will perform his new Top 20 single, "Every Time I Hear That Song," from his current bestselling album, "If I'm Honest."

[05/03/17 - 09:59 AM]
Paramount Network Announces First New, Original Scripted Drama Series, "Yellowstone"
"Yellowstone" is slated to go into production for 10 one-hour episodes this fall and will debut on the network in Summer 2018.

[05/03/17 - 09:31 AM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films' "Becoming Cary Grant" to Premiere at 2017 Cannes Film Festival
Following the festival, the film will have its world television debut on Showtime on Friday, June 9 on air, on demand and over the internet.

[05/03/17 - 09:05 AM]
"Spider-Man: Homecoming" to Debut Exclusive Sneak Peek During the "2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards"
Additionally, "Lip Sync Battle" featuring the film's stars, Tom Holland and Zendaya, will premiere on MTV on Sunday, May 7 at 7:30/6:30c.

[05/03/17 - 09:01 AM]
First Look: Naomi Watts' Netflix Thriller, "Gypsy"
The series follows Jean Halloway (Naomi Watts), a Manhattan therapist with a seemingly picturesque life who begins to develop intimate and illicit relationships with the people in her patients' lives.

[05/03/17 - 09:01 AM]
CMT Unveils Biggest Summer Programming Slate to Date
New seasons of "Still The King," "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team" and "I Love Kellie Pickler" will join the previously announced return of "Nashville."

[05/03/17 - 09:00 AM]
The "2017 Billboard Music Awards" Partners with "Shark Tank" Entrepreneurs Lovepop to Create a Series of Original 3-D Pop-Up Cards to Reveal This Year's Award Winners
Each card will be one-of-a-kind paper art, designed exclusively for the winning artist and unveiled by the award presenter.

[05/03/17 - 08:28 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, NBC Share Demo Crown
The Eye also wins the night among total viewers.

[05/03/17 - 08:03 AM]
Sonar Entertainment Launches Major Initiative with First-Ever Move Into Non-Scripted, Kids and Family Content
Program acquisitions include the kids series "Counterfeit Cat," currently airing in the US on Disney XD, on Teletoon in Canada, on Hulu and in over 200 countries worldwide.

[05/03/17 - 08:02 AM]
Take Your Tastebuds Off the Beaten Path When Bravo Media's Original Digital Series "Going Off the Menu" Returns Monday, May 8
This season, Graham Graham is joined by guests hungry for a foodie feat, including Lance Bass, Cheryl Burke and Bravo's own Reza Farahan, among others.

[05/03/17 - 07:46 AM]
Alec Baldwin Joins Hulu's "The Looming Tower" in Guest Star Role
He'll play George Tenet, the Director of Central Intelligence for the CIA.

[05/03/17 - 06:46 AM]
Hulu Amplifies Growth with Original Series Orders, New Content Deals and Premium Advertising Innovations at 2017 Upfront Presentation
Hulu is pleased to announce that it has picked up "The Handmaid's Tale" for a second season, set to debut in 2018.

[05/03/17 - 06:45 AM]
Hulu Launches New Live TV Streaming Service, Adds Channels from Scripps Networks Interactive
Beginning today, viewers who subscribe to the Hulu with Live TV (Beta) plan can enjoy live and on demand programming from more than 50 popular sports, news, entertainment and kids' channels.

[05/03/17 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Launches Trailer for "Marvel's The Defenders"
This is the story of four solitary figures, burdened with their own personal challenges, who realize they just might be stronger when teamed together.

[05/02/17 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 2
Updates include: Keith Eisner set as new showrunner of ABC's "Designated Survivor"; Emily C. Chang to recur on Freeform's "The Bold Type"; and Izzie Steele lands role on BBC America's "Dirk Gently."

[05/02/17 - 01:01 PM]
TBS to Celebrate Star Wars Day with All-Day "May the Fourth" Marathon
TBS will present the original classics in order, rolling out the entire saga chronologically over 16+ hours.

[05/02/17 - 11:20 AM]
2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs Averaging 829,000 Viewers, Best in Three Years & Up 3% vs. 2016
NBC spins the numbers for its NHL postseason coverage to date.

[05/02/17 - 10:58 AM]
Nickelodeon Wins April with Year-Over-Year Growth in Key Kids' Demos
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the month of April.

[05/02/17 - 10:29 AM]
Nickelodeon Launches Brand-New Entertainment Lab, Designed to Identify and Experiment with New and Emerging Technologies
Some of the areas Nickelodeon is currently working on include real-time rendering, virtual cinema, virtual reality, augmented and mixed reality and artificial intelligence.

[05/02/17 - 09:30 AM]
America's Most Beloved Game Show Hosts Pat Sajak, Vanna White, and Alex Trebek Renew Contracts Through 2019/20 Season
"Wheel of Fortune," along with Sajak and White, are currently celebrating their 34th season in syndication.

[05/02/17 - 09:02 AM]
CNBC's "The Filthy Rich Guide" Returns for Season Three on Wednesday, May 10th at 10PM ET
The series returns with 10 all-new episodes, providing a billionaire's blueprint to understanding the mega-wealthy and the spectacular ways they spend their time and money.

[05/02/17 - 08:26 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Keeps NBC on Top in Adults 18-49
The Peacock edges ABC in demos while the Alphabet leads the night in total viewers.

[05/02/17 - 08:03 AM]
Beyond Humanity - First Teaser Art for "Marvel's Inhumans"
The company's latest TV entry premieres this fall on ABC.

[05/02/17 - 07:36 AM]
Golf Channel Greenlights Season Two of "Driver vs. Driver" Presented by Wilson, Premiering Fall 2018
The winning individual or team will receive a cash grand prize and serve as a Wilson Staff brand ambassador.

[05/02/17 - 06:02 AM]
HBO Announces Landmark Documentary on Princess Diana
The unprecedented documentary will be built around interviews with The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, both of whom talk openly and in depth about their mother and how her influence has shaped their lives.

[05/02/17 - 06:01 AM]
Amazon Studios Secures Producing Deals with Bona Fide Productions, Killer Films and Le Grisbi Productions
"Bona Fide Productions, Killer Films and Le Grisbi Productions each have a long history of making critically acclaimed and award-winning films with accomplished filmmakers," said Roy Price.

[05/02/17 - 05:59 AM]
Amazon Original Kids Series "Dino Dana" Premieres May 26 on Prime Video in the US and UK
Combining live-action with CGI animation, the series features 11 new prehistoric creatures and, for the first time, two sisters.

[05/02/17 - 02:01 AM]
WGA Reaches Tentative Agreement with AMPTP
The union confirms said development following the MBA's expiration at midnight.

[05/01/17 - 11:10 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 1
Updates include: TNT shuts down production on "The Last Ship"; Efrat Dor boards FX's "Mayans MC"; and Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carly Jibson bound for Amazon's "One Mississippi."

[05/01/17 - 05:43 PM]
FOX Cancels "Pitch" After One Season
Executive producers Kevin Falls and Dan Fogelman both confirmed the news this afternoon via social media.

[05/01/17 - 01:07 PM]
Sprout to Become Universal Kids in September 2017, Expanding Its Programming to Include Kids 6-11
The Universal Kids lineup will be anchored by the debut of "Top Chef Junior," produced by Magical Elves, the Emmy Award-winning team behind Bravo's "Top Chef."

[05/01/17 - 12:19 PM]
Sundance TV Renews Original Scripted Series "Hap and Leonard" for Third Season
"Hap and Leonard," SundanceTV's highest-rated original series, will return for six episodes in 2018.

[05/01/17 - 11:28 AM]
Join Comedian Jeff Dunham and His Wife Audrey for an Extraordinary Culinary Adventure on "Incredible Edible America with the Dunhams"
The husband and wife duo have decided to take advantage of Jeff's touring schedule, and when the comic is not on stage, will be turning their time on the road into an unforgettable food adventure.

[05/01/17 - 11:04 AM]
Raw Real-Life Moments Resonate with Viewers in TLC's "This Is Life Live"
TLC further spins the numbers for April 23-26.

[05/01/17 - 11:00 AM]
Nat Geo WILD Celebrates Mother's Day by Highlighting the Amazing Moms of the Animal Kingdom
Tune in Sunday, May 14, to discover the heartwarming stories of how our planet's wild animals raise their young with a lineup of adorable programming suitable for the entire family.

[05/01/17 - 10:40 AM]
Courtney A. Kemp, Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer of the Hit Drama Series "Power," Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Deal with Starz and Lionsgate
"Courtney A. Kemp is the complete showrunner package, and we're thrilled to continue collaborating with such a creative talent and outstanding producer," said Chris Albrecht.

[05/01/17 - 10:40 AM]
Hulu and NBCUniversal Set New Expansive Agreement to Bring Top Channels to Hulu's Upcoming Live TV Streaming Service
The deal will provide live and on-demand streaming access to networks including NBC, Telemundo, USA, Syfy, Bravo, E!, MSNBC, CNBC, NBCSN and more, bringing the total number of channels in Hulu's live TV service to more than 50.

[05/01/17 - 10:36 AM]
"Decker: Unsealed" Premieres June 4th on Adult Swim
Guest stars this season include Joey Travolta, Alfonso Freeman, Jimmy McNichol, Kellee Maize, Steve Railsback and Denny Laine.

[05/01/17 - 10:23 AM]
Thrilling Water-Themed Adventures Drive Travel Channel's "Dive In" Summer Lineup
Highlights include new episodes of "Xtreme Waterparks" and "Top Secret Swimming Holes."

[05/01/17 - 10:13 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Unveils the Men and Women Who Took America to the Moon and Beyond in "America's Secret Space Heroes"
This brand new six-part series explores some of the world's greatest space endeavors through the firsthand accounts of NASA's engineering geniuses.

[05/01/17 - 10:03 AM]
The Hottest Dance Show on TV Tours America this Summer, in "Dancing with the Stars: Live! - Hot Summer Nights"
This year's tour travels to 43 cities this summer, kicking off on June 16 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and running through August 13.







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[06/23/26 - 08:31 AM]
Netflix Unveils Upcoming Anime Slate Out of Annecy Festival
The Netflix Anime Studio Focus highlighted upcoming titles from some of Japan's most acclaimed creators and animation studios, spanning original stories, beloved manga adaptations, and returning fan-favorite franchises.

[06/23/26 - 08:23 AM]
BET Names Keke Palmer to Its Board of Advisors, Deepening a New Era of Leadership and Cultural Stewardship
Formed earlier this month under BET President Louis Carr, the Board brings together cultural icons, business leaders, and industry visionaries to help steer the ongoing growth of the 45-year-old network as a key player at the crossroads of media, community, and culture.

[06/23/26 - 07:01 AM]
A24's "The Drama" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max July 31
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[06/23/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: 2026 MLB Home Run Derby - Official Trailer - Netflix
The best sluggers in baseball put their power to the test and chase home run glory live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

[06/23/26 - 06:30 AM]
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[06/23/26 - 06:01 AM]
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[06/23/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Chainsmoker Cat" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Catgirl Yani struggles to pay her rent and keep a job while feeding her smoking habit. As her loved ones' concerns grow, she must rethink her future.

[06/23/26 - 12:02 AM]
Netflix Unveils First Look at New Danish Thriller "The Secret Woman" - Premiering on August 28
The twist-filled thriller centers on Louise Andersen, whose peaceful life on a Norwegian island is shattered when a stranger insists she is actually Helene Söderberg, a woman who vanished from Denmark three years ago.

[06/23/26 - 12:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Third and Final Season of "Roosters"
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[06/22/26 - 11:31 PM]
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"Alliance" is a competitive captive reality show blending high-stakes strategy, economy and psychological warfare.

[06/22/26 - 06:01 PM]
At the Frontlines of Young Lives: Netflix Confirms Production of the Gritty Medical Series "First Doctor"
"First Doctor" is a medical drama centered on a pediatric surgery unit on the verge of closure, and the people who battle through yet another crisis to protect the most fragile lives.

[06/22/26 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Better Late Than Single" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Eternal singles take their first courageous steps at love.

[06/22/26 - 02:54 PM]
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6.776 million viewers tuned into England-Croatia on Wednesday, peaking with 8.306 million viewers.

[06/22/26 - 12:31 PM]
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The first set of guests will include Will Ferrell, Fortune Feimster and Jimmy Tatro, who star in the upcoming Netflix comedy series "The Hawk."

[06/22/26 - 12:00 PM]
"Love Island USA" Heads to Casa as Peacock Reveals the New Casa Amor Men
Tonight, the surprises continue with 12 new Casa men in a spicy round of speed dating.