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[01/12/18 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 12
Updates include: "DailyMailTV" cleared for second season; Andy Allo cast in Amazon's "Upload"; and NBC orders two more drama projects to pilot.

[01/12/18 - 06:24 PM]
New Series "Uncensored" Debuts on TV One Beginning Sunday, February 18 at 10 P.M. ET
The show is the first project to be greenlit by general manager Michelle Rice, who also developed the concept.

[01/12/18 - 05:52 PM]
Oxygen Media's "Snapped: Killer Couples" Returns with a Vengeance for an All-New Season
Featuring the true-crime stories of America's most dangerous duos, the series takes a deep dive into the turbulent lives these couples led.

[01/12/18 - 05:05 PM]
Investigation Discovery Greenlights New Series "The Unsolved" for Second Quarter 2018
This six-part series follows former Rhode Island Police Sergeant Derrick Levasseur and Forensic Psychologist Kris Mohandie as they answer the pleas of desperate families to investigate murder cases that have exhausted all possible leads and have officially gone cold.

[01/12/18 - 05:04 PM]
Investigation Discovery Tells Shocking True Story of Love Affair with a Twist in New Documentary Special "He Lied About Everything"
The special tells the astonishing true tale of the love affair between award-winning investigative news producer Benita Alexander, and the brilliant, world-renowned surgeon Paolo Macchiarini.

[01/12/18 - 05:03 PM]
Investigation Discovery Explores Cases of Violence Driven by Prejudice in New Series "Love & Hate Crime"
Produced by Top Hat Productions, "Love & Hate Crime" will air exclusively in the U.S. on ID, with the first installment premiering on Sunday, February 25.

[01/12/18 - 05:02 PM]
TLC's "Nate & Jeremiah by Design" Moves Back Into Saturday Nights Beginning April 7
In each one-hour episode, Nate and Jeremiah use their talent and design know-how to transform lives through design, helping homeowners who are novices in the midst of DIY disasters or inescapable renovation wrecks.

[01/12/18 - 05:01 PM]
TLC Sets Premiere for Highly Anticipated Return of Fan Favorite "Trading Spaces" on Saturday, April 7 at 9:00pm ET/PT
Plus: look for the first of a two-part reunion special to open the night at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/12/18 - 02:59 PM]
Academy Award(R) Nominee and Emmy(R) Winner Rory Kennedy's "Above and Beyond: NASA's Journey to Tomorrow" Takes a Sweeping Look at the Government Agency and Its Goals for the Future During Its 60th Anniversary
The documentary special will air on Discovery in 2018.

[01/12/18 - 02:37 PM]
IFC's "Brockmire" Steps Back Up to the Plate This Spring
Season two will consist of eight episodes, airing weekly on Wednesday nights.

[01/12/18 - 02:32 PM]
IFC's "Stan Against Evil" Renewed for Season 3
"Stan Against Evil" has grown its dedicated fan base since originally debuting in 2016, with The New York Times calling it a "gruesome, deadpan delight."

[01/12/18 - 12:40 PM]
HBO/Cinemax Programming Overview - Winter 2018
The company recaps its plans for the rest of the year and beyond.

[01/12/18 - 12:31 PM]
Video: "Genius: Picasso" - Trailer - National Geographic
Antonio Banderas plays the title role on the new season, premiering Tuesday, April 24.

[01/12/18 - 12:00 PM]
Showtime(R) Offers a Full Season Marathon of the Golden Globe(R) Nominated Series "SMILF"
The series is also available now on the Showtime streaming service, on Showtime Anytime and Showtime on Demand.

[01/12/18 - 11:37 AM]
FX Networks Presents FX Skill for Alexa
FX Skill for Alexa is a new way for consumers to connect with FX Networks across an array of devices including voice-enabled speakers, handheld devices and connected platforms both in the home and on-the-go.

[01/12/18 - 11:33 AM]
Starz and Lionsgate Developing Television Series Adaptation of Blockbuster "John Wick" Franchise
"The Continental" series will be set in the John Wick universe, focusing on the inner workings of the exclusive Continental Hotel which serves as a refuge for assassins.

[01/12/18 - 11:31 AM]
Starz Announces 2018 Premiere Dates for Originals "Howards End," "Vida" and "Sweetbitter"
Half-hour dramas "Vida" and "Sweetbitter" will premiere on Sunday, May 6.

[01/12/18 - 11:11 AM]
First Look: "The Handmaid's Tale" Season Two
"The Handmaid's Tale" season two premieres in April only on Hulu.

[01/12/18 - 09:15 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Delivers a Gripping Two-Part Reunion Beginning Wednesday, January 17 at 9PM ET/PT
Following the two-part reunion, the network will air a "Reunion Secrets Revealed" special on Wednesday, January 31.

[01/12/18 - 09:05 AM]
BBC America Announces Premiere Date and Reveals First Look Photos for "Killing Eve"
Starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer and penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the series will premiere Sunday, April 8 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/12/18 - 09:04 AM]
2017 Marks BBC America's Most Watched Year Ever
BBC American further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/12/18 - 08:42 AM]
Matt Hasselbeck to Call 2018 Pro Bowl with Sean McDonough
"Matt has experience calling games and will be a great fit alongside Sean McDonough for this Pro Bowl assignment," said ESPN Senior VP, Events & Studio Production Stephanie Druley.

[01/12/18 - 08:30 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: Comedies Pave the Way for CBS Victory
"The Big Bang Theory" and "Young Sheldon" are the top draws in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/12/18 - 07:48 AM]
TV One Announces Presenters for the 49th NAACP Image Awards
As previously announced, actor, producer, and humanitarian Danny Glover will receive the "President's Award" which is bestowed in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service.

[01/12/18 - 07:15 AM]
"Blockbuster," July Hygreck's First Feature, Will Premiere as a World Exclusive on Netflix Available on January 24th
Charlotte Gabris, Syrus Shahidi, Sylvain Quimene, Tom Hygreck, Foëd Amara, Laura Boujenah, Amaury de Crayencour and Lionel Abelanski star in the project.

[01/12/18 - 07:14 AM]
Video: Get a Rare Glimpse Behind the "Black Mirror" with All-New Season 4 Featurette
The video features in-depth interviews from creator, writer and executive producer Charlie Brooker, executive producer Annabel Jones and "Arkangel" director Jodie Foster.

[01/11/18 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 11
Updates include: Nancy Travis tapped for Netflix's "The Kominsky Method"; Brooke Shields bound for The CW's "Jane the Virgin"; and Fiona Gubelmann scores arc on ABC's "The Good Doctor."

[01/11/18 - 04:31 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Returns with New Shows on Jan. 13, 20, 27
Jessica Chastain (January 20) and Will Ferrell (January 27) will follow the previously announced Sam Rockwell (January 13) as hosts.

[01/11/18 - 12:42 PM]
Comedy Series "Barry," Starring Bill Hader, Debuts March 25 on HBO
Other cast regulars include Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Glenn Fleshler, Anthony Carrigan and Henry Winkler.

[01/11/18 - 12:41 PM]
Hit Comedy Duo Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson Comes to HBO with a Series of "2 Dope Queens" Specials, Debuting Feb. 2
Guests include Uzo Aduba, Tituss Burgess, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jon Stewart.

[01/11/18 - 12:40 PM]
HBO Announces Documentary Lineup for the First Half of 2018
Judd Apatow, Peter Kunhardt, Rebecca Miller and Mariska Hargitay are among the featured auspices.

[01/11/18 - 12:39 PM]
Al Pacino Stars in HBO Films' "Paterno," Debuting This Spring
The film also stars Riley Keough, Kathy Baker, Greg Grunberg, Annie Parisse and Larry Mitchell.

[01/11/18 - 12:38 PM]
HBO Films' "Fahrenheit 451," Starring Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon, Based on Ray Bradbury's Classic Novel, Debuts This Spring
Directed by Ramin Bahrani and written by Bahrani & Amir Naderi, the film is based on Ray Bradbury's classic novel of the same name, depicting a future where the media is an opiate, history is rewritten and "firemen" burn books.

[01/11/18 - 12:37 PM]
Emmy(R) Winner "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Returns for Its Fifth Season Feb. 18, Exclusively on HBO
The series has been renewed for two additional seasons, extending its run on the network through 2020.

[01/11/18 - 12:36 PM]
"Elvis Presley: The Searcher," Comprehensive Documentary Exploring His Creative Journey, Debuts April 14
This three-hour, two-film presentation focuses on Elvis Presley the musical artist, taking the audience on a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.

[01/11/18 - 12:35 PM]
Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement to Return to HBO This Spring with an Hour-Long Flight of the Conchords Comedy Special
To tape before a live sold-out audience during their United Kingdom tour, the exclusive presentation will feature the duo performing their classics and new original songs from their "Flight of the Conchords Sing Flight of the Conchords Tour."

[01/11/18 - 12:34 PM]
"The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling," Two-Part Documentary from Judd Apatow Exploring the Life of the Legendary Comedian, Debuts March 26 and 27, Exclusively on HBO
When Shandling passed away in 2016, he was widely remembered as a top stand-up comic and the star of two of the most innovative sitcoms in TV history.

[01/11/18 - 12:33 PM]
Drama Series "Succession" Debuts This June, Exclusively on HBO
Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Natalie Gold, Peter Friedman and Rob Yang all star.

[01/11/18 - 12:32 PM]
WE tv's "Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition" Premieres March Featuring Amber Portwood, Brandi Glanville, Renee Graziano, and More!
All dealing with notorious and well-publicized rifts, these families will undergo intense counseling and decide, with the help of experienced therapists Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus Nicolino, whether to mend or end their toxic family ties.

[01/11/18 - 12:30 PM]
"Andi Mack Live Play" and "Andi Mack Cast Party" Interactive Programming Event, Monday, January 15 on Disney Channel
The event takes place during a new episode of "Andi Mack," airing simultaneously on the DisneyNOW app and Disney Channel.

[01/11/18 - 12:01 PM]
truTV Announces 2018 Greenlights, Premiere Dates & Guest Stars for Its Comedic Programming Slate
Guest stars in "Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters" include Michael Ian Black, Bridget Everett, Dave Foley, Seth Green, Melissa Joan Hart, David Koechner, Samm Levine, Joel Murray, Dave Pasquesi and Danny Pudi.

[01/11/18 - 12:00 PM]
"Jane Fonda in Five Acts," The Story of the Cultural Icon, Debuts Later This Year, Exclusively on HBO
Directed and produced by award-winning documentarian Susan Lacy, the film, an intimate look at her singular journey, debuts later this year, exclusively on HBO.

[01/11/18 - 11:30 AM]
CBS Announces Spring Series Return Dates
New seasons of "Elementary" and "Code Black" will take over for "Scorpion" and "Criminal Minds," respectively.

[01/11/18 - 11:16 AM]
HBO Signs Investigative Journalist Ronan Farrow to Exclusive Three-Year Deal
Farrow will develop and front a series of investigative documentary specials for the network.

[01/11/18 - 11:05 AM]
Emmy(R) Award Winner Brad Garrett Joins Showtime(R) Drama Series "I'm Dying Up Here"
Garrett will play comedy legend Roy Martin, who arrives on the scene at Goldie's and drops bombs and wisdom on the club's comics.

[01/11/18 - 10:48 AM]
AT&T Audience Network Starts Production on Second Season of Critically Acclaimed Original Series "Mr. Mercedes"
Jack Huston and Maximiliano Hernandez will join returning cast members Brendan Gleeson, Harry Treadaway, Jharrel Jerome, Scott Lawrence, Breeda Wool, Justine Lupe and Holland Taylor.

[01/11/18 - 10:47 AM]
AT&T Audience Network Announces Upcoming 2018 Original Programming Slate
"Condor," Audience Network's new conspiracy thriller series produced by MGM Television and Skydance Television, will premiere on Wednesday, June 6.

[01/11/18 - 10:26 AM]
TV One Premieres "Behind the Movement" on Sunday, February 11 at 7 P.M. ET
The original film, starring Meta Golding, Loretta Devine, Isaiah Washington and Roger Guenveur Smith, features the actual bus where Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger on December 1, 1955 spiraled into the historic Montgomery Bus Boycott.

[01/11/18 - 10:04 AM]
TBS Renews Top Two New Unscripted Cable Comedies of 2017 "Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker's Wild" and "Drop the Mic" for Second Seasons
Both series will return in the Spring of 2018.

[01/11/18 - 10:03 AM]
TBS Orders Two More Seasons of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee"
The Emmy Award-winning "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" will return Wednesday, February 7 in its usual timeslot at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT).







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.