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[03/08/18 - 11:52 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 8
Updates include: TNT cancels "The Librarians"; Jessica Capshaw, Sarah Drew to depart ABC's "Grey's Anatomy"; and Dermot Mulroney set for "Homecoming" with Julia Roberts on Amazon.

[03/08/18 - 02:32 PM]
Chris Hardwick Returns to Host NBC's Highly Anticipated Fourth Annual "Red Nose Day Special"
The three-hour block on Thursday, May 24 will also include "Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day" as well as a special episode of "Hollywood Game Night."

[03/08/18 - 01:14 PM]
TV One's Autobiographical Series "Uncensored" Earns #1 Spot on Ad-Supported Cable Among African-Americans for Second Straight Sunday
TV One further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 25.

[03/08/18 - 12:02 PM]
Sundance Now's New Suspenseful Series "Innocent," Starring Lee Ingleby, Set to Make Its U.S. Debut on the Premium Streaming Service Thursday, March 22nd
New episodes of the fast-paced thriller will stream weekly every Thursday until its conclusion April 12.

[03/08/18 - 11:51 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders Seven New Episodes of "Our Cartoon President" to Air This Summer
The series will air the last of its initial 10-episode run on Sunday, April 8, and will then continue this summer with seven all new episodes.

[03/08/18 - 11:40 AM]
AMC Announces Wickedly Funny Satire "Dietland" to Debut with Back-to-Back Episodes on Monday, June 4 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
Based on Sarai Walker's 2015 best-selling, critically acclaimed novel of the same name, "Dietland" stars Joy Nash as lead Plum Kettle, and Julianna Margulies as Kitty Montgomery.

[03/08/18 - 11:33 AM]
History(R)'s Navy SEAL Action Drama Series "Six" Returns for Season Two on Memorial Day at 10PM ET/PT
The series will then move to its regular timeslot on Wednesday, May 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/08/18 - 11:30 AM]
NBC Renews Iconic Drama "Days of Our Lives" for 54th Season
"We're thrilled that the sands will continue flowing through the hourglass for yet another year," said executive producer Ken Corday.

[03/08/18 - 11:30 AM]
Freeform and PopSugar Team Up to Celebrate "Siren" with an Immersive Mermaid Museum in Hollywood
The free ticketed event will celebrate the mythological, mysterious, and beloved creatures with over five activations and celebrate the upcoming International Mermaid Day, which coincides with the series premiere on March 29.

[03/08/18 - 11:24 AM]
"Wife Swap," The Greatest Televised Social Experiment of Our Time, Returns with New Episodes Only on CMT
CMT today announced a revival of the hit docuseries, which originally ran on ABC from 2004 through 2010.

[03/08/18 - 10:31 AM]
USA Network Greenlights Gina Torres-Led "Suits" Spinoff from Universal Cable Productions
Last month, the network renewed the flagship series for Season 8 and announced the addition of Katherine Heigl (Samantha Wheeler) to the ensemble cast.

[03/08/18 - 10:05 AM]
"RuPaul's Drag Race" "Ru-veals" Guest Judges for Highly Anticipated Season 10 Premiering Thursday, March 22 at 8:00 PM ET/PT
RuPaul will be joined by a star-studded line-up of celebrities to help alongside show regulars Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews as they decide who will stay, lip-synch for their life, or "sashay away."

[03/08/18 - 10:04 AM]
Late-Night Comedy Docu-Series "Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas" Debuts April 13 on HBO
Cenac, a longtime correspondent for "The Daily Show," examines a wide range of social and cultural problems facing Americans in the show, which will feature documentary-style field reports that serve as the focal point of each episode.

[03/08/18 - 09:39 AM]
Video: "The Handmaid's Tale" Teaser Art and Trailer
The first two episodes of the second season will stream on Wednesday, April 25.

[03/08/18 - 09:01 AM]
Starz Acquires Seven Exclusive First-Run Documentaries Including "The Rape of Recy Taylor"
"We are acquiring an eclectic slate of documentaries that not only strategically align with Starz Original series but also present engaging subjects, provocative conflicts and authentic storytelling," said C. Brett Marottoli.

[03/08/18 - 09:01 AM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere Documentary "New Wave: Dare to Be Different" Which Tells the Story of the Most Influential Radio Station in America on Friday, March 30 at 8 PM ET/PT
Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, Billy Idol and Nick Rhodes are among those featured in the film.

[03/08/18 - 09:00 AM]
"The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards": Dierks Bentley Invites Fans to Help Celebrate Female Heroes
Starting today, fans are invited to submit images of their everyday female heroes for consideration to be featured on screens behind Bentley during the live telecast of his performance.

[03/08/18 - 08:39 AM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights "Cousins for Life," New Live-Action Buddy Comedy Series
The new buddy comedy centers on 12-year-old cousins Stuart (Dallas Young) and Ivy (Scarlet Spencer), best friends who come from very different backgrounds, and learn to navigate life under one roof with their families.

[03/08/18 - 08:17 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, FOX & NBC All Share Demo Crown
The Eye however is the most-watched broadcaster last night.

[03/08/18 - 08:03 AM]
TV One Announces Production of New Original Christmas Movie "Merry Wish-mas" Starring Entertainment Power Couple David and Tamela Mann Underway in Atlanta
Directed by award-winning actress, director and producer Terri J. Vaughn, this feel-good romantic comedy revolves around Kenni, who has avoided the annual holiday trip to her hometown of Columbia, South Carolina for years.

[03/08/18 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Get a Taste of "Santa Clarita Diet" in This Delicious New Season 2 Trailer
Watch Sheila, Joel and Abby Hammond continue to navigate the murky waters of zombie-ism in this all-new trailer for the new season, launching Friday, March 23 globally on Netflix.

[03/08/18 - 07:04 AM]
Jon Favreau to Executive Produce and Write Live-Action Star Wars Series
"I couldn't be more excited about Jon coming on board to produce and write for the new direct-to-consumer platform," says Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.

[03/08/18 - 07:01 AM]
Video: The Game Is Not Over Yet... Dude Crew Is Back and Ready to Attack in New Trailer for "Game Over, Man!"
Adam Devine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson star in the outrageous homage to 1980s action-comedies, due on Netflix on March 23.

[03/08/18 - 06:01 AM]
Freeform Unapologetically Celebrates International Women's Day
From 11:00 a.m. EST to 11:00 p.m. EST today, Thursday, March 8, 2018, nearly 50 "sorrys" will be edited out, inspiring women to be unapologetically bold, daring, confident and powerful.

[03/08/18 - 06:00 AM]
Cartoon Network Ushers in a New Wave of Creators for Today's Kids
Newly announced projects include Owen Dennis' mysterious and magical adventure "Infinity Train" and Diego Molano's Latin American supernatural comedy "Victor and Valentino."

[03/07/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 7
Updates include: Ginnifer Goodwin to star in ABC's "Steps"; Kether Donohue lands female lead in NBC's "Like Family"; and Brooke Elliott to topline Bobby Bowman's comedy pilot for the Alphabet.

[03/07/18 - 03:52 PM]
Netflix Reveals the Launch Date of the New Korean Original Stand-Up Comedy Special
"Yoo Byungjae: Too Much Information(TMI)" will launch on March 16, available exclusively to Netflix members internationally.

[03/07/18 - 03:01 PM]
Relax and Untwine, NBC's New Competition Series "Making It" Crafts Its Debut with Tuesday, July 31 Premiere
Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman are among the executive producers on the series, previously known as "The Handmade Project."

[03/07/18 - 12:55 PM]
"Murder Chose Me" Returns for a Second Season on Investigation Discovery, Featuring the Case Files of Leading Homicide Detective Rod Demery
The new 10-episode season rolls out Wednesday, April 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/07/18 - 12:32 PM]
Netflix Announces Films and Documentaries to Premiere at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival
Cargo, Sunday's Illness, The Rachel Divide and The Bleeding Edge are among those featured.

[03/07/18 - 12:04 PM]
"The Fourth Estate," A Showtime(R) Documentary Series, Receives Distinction of Closing the Prestigious Tribeca Film Festival
Following its Tribeca Film Festival world premiere, "The Fourth Estate" will premiere on Sunday, May 27 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/07/18 - 12:00 PM]
Analysts Announced for "O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?" Airing Sunday, March 11, on FOX
Judith Regan, Christopher Darden, Eve Shakti Chen, Rita Smith and Jim Clemente are all on tap.

[03/07/18 - 11:33 AM]
Emmy(R)-Winning News Magazine Show "Vice" Kicks Off Sixth Season April 6 on HBO
This season will include 35 episodes, five more than last year.

[03/07/18 - 11:30 AM]
ABC Prescribes a Second Season of Television's No. 1 New Drama "The Good Doctor"
"'The Good Doctor''s message of inclusiveness resonates with our viewers and is a hallmark of what we aim to accomplish here at ABC," said Channing Dungey.

[03/07/18 - 11:26 AM]
Potomac, Is That You? "The Real Housewives of Potomac" Returns for a New Season on Sunday, April 1 att 10 PM ET/PT
Newcomer Candiace Dillard will join returning cast members Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon and Monique Samuels.

[03/07/18 - 10:20 AM]
Summer Brings the Heat for Discovery's Hit Series "Bering Sea Gold"
The series returns for an all-new season on Friday, March 30 at 10:00/9:00c on Discovery.

[03/07/18 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Expands Its Summer Programming Slate Acquiring New Series "The Outpost" from Electric Entertainment and Arrowstorm Entertainment
The CW will announce the U.S. premiere night and time at a later date.

[03/07/18 - 09:14 AM]
"Atlanta Robbin' Season" Premiere Scores Basic Cable's Most-Watched Scripted Primetime Comedy Telecast in Over a Year
FX further spins the numbers for Thursday, March 1.

[03/07/18 - 09:05 AM]
Amazon Studios Seals First-Look Deal with Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Kenneth Lonergan
Lonergan and Amazon Studios worked together last year on the critically acclaimed Manchester by the Sea, which won Lonergan an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and a nomination for Best Director.

[03/07/18 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Prescription for Success: "Take Your Pills." Watch This Trailer.
The Netflix documentary explores the rise in popularity of prescription stimulants such as Adderall in today's do-more-better-faster world.

[03/07/18 - 09:00 AM]
"The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards": First Round of Performers Announced
Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett will take the stage for must-see performances.

[03/07/18 - 08:35 AM]
truTV Announces Expanded Commitment to the "Impractical Jokers" Television Series Plus Production of a Full-Length Movie
As part of this extension, truTV has committed to a 26-episode eighth season of the "Impractical Jokers" television series, which will ensure new episodes premiere on the network through 2019.

[03/07/18 - 08:31 AM]
Paramount Network Presents "I Am MLK Jr.," A Documentary Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Premiering, Wednesday, April 4, the film tells the story and celebrates the life of this American icon from an engaging contemporary perspective structured around seminal events of the Civil Rights Movement.

[03/07/18 - 08:17 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Holds Off ABC Surge Among Adults 18-49
The Alphabet gets a boost from its two-hour "The Bachelor: After the Final Rose" special.

[03/07/18 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Netflix Regretfully Releases Official Trailer for the Second Season of "A Series of Unfortunate Events"
Like some dreaded disease or infestation, "A Series of Unfortunate Events" will soon reappear with the global launch of season two, March 30 on Netflix.

[03/07/18 - 05:55 AM]
Animal Planet Delivers Double-Digit Prime Time Gains Across the 25-54 Demo in February
Animal Planet further spins the numbers for the month to date.

[03/07/18 - 01:18 AM]
Netflix Announces Cast and Start of Production for Its First Turkish Original Series
The series follows the epic adventure of Hakan, a young shopkeeper whose modern world gets turned upside down when he learns he's connected to a secret, ancient order, tasked with protecting Istanbul.

[03/07/18 - 12:36 AM]
"1983" - The First Polish Netflix Original Series Is Currently in Production
The highly anticipated series features Robert Wieckiewicz and Maciej Musial as a disgraced police investigator and an idealistic law student who stumble upon a conspiracy that changed the course of the nation and kept the Iron Curtain standing.

[03/06/18 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 6
Updates include: The CW locks in plans for potential spin-off to "The Originals"; Noah Wyle to lead "Red Line" at CBS; and Dax Shepard to star opposite Lake Bell in FOX's "Bless This Mess."

[03/06/18 - 07:00 PM]
New Bachelorette Announced Tonight on ABC's "The Bachelor: After the Final Rose"
Look for season 14 to premiere Monday, May 28 on the Alphabet.







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[03/04/26 - 03:01 PM]
FX's "Disinherited" - New Drama from Emmy Award Winner Peter Gould and T-Street Ordered to Series on FX and Hulu
Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen star as a pair of scrappy sisters thrust by an unexpected inheritance into a world of generational wealth and long-buried crimes.

[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.