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[04/30/18 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 30
Updates include: Dan Trachtenberg tapped to helm Amazon's "The Boys"; Jimmy Kimmel to voice "Man of the House" at ABC; and quartet cast in SundanceTV's "Unspeakable."

[04/30/18 - 11:31 PM]
John Goodman and Michaela Coel to Star in BAFTA-Winner Hugo Blick's Thriller "Black Earth Rising" for BBC Two
They will be joined by Olivier award-winners Noma Dumezweni and Harriet Walter, alongside Tamara Tunie, Lucian Msamati and Abena Ayivor.

[04/30/18 - 03:00 PM]
"13 Reasons Why" Season 2 Launches May 18 on Netflix
In preparation for the launch of Season 2, new resources will be added to 13ReasonsWhy.info including an updated Discussion Guide and a new Discussion Series.

[04/30/18 - 01:52 PM]
Laura Dern Stars in HBO Films' "The Tale," Debuting May 26 on HBO
The HBO Films presentation is written and directed by Sundance Grand Prize winner and Emmy(R) nominee Jennifer Fox, who based it on her own true story.

[04/30/18 - 12:31 PM]
Viacom Unveils Viacom Digital Studios @ First-Ever Digital Content NewFront
Viacom Digital Studios detailed its plans to deliver hundreds of hours of premium, original content with Viacom stars and digital-native talent from BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon.

[04/30/18 - 11:39 AM]
Showtime(R) Announces Raw and Revealing Documentary Chronicling Sportscaster Mauro Ranallo and His Lifelong Battle with Mental Illness
Ranallo has Bipolar Affective Disorder, a condition afflicting nearly five percent of the U.S. population according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org).

[04/30/18 - 10:36 AM]
Disney's Global Hit "Phineas and Ferb" Will Be Available in Its Entirety on DisneyNOW, Beginning Wednesday, May 2
Plus: Disney XD will also air the entire "Phineas and Ferb" library - 126 episodes, seven one-hour specials and the record-breaking Disney Channel Original Movie "Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension - throughout the month of May.

[04/30/18 - 10:01 AM]
Actress Tamera Mowry-Housley and Husband Adam Renovate Napa Valley Homes in New HGTV Special "The Housleys"
Premiering on Tuesday, May 8, the special follows the famous couple as they help homeowners in the area create a beautiful and functional home for their busy family of six.

[04/30/18 - 10:00 AM]
Showtime(R) to Debut Docu-Comedy Series "Just Another Immigrant"
The 10-episode, half-hour series will air two episodes on Fridays beginning June 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/30/18 - 08:35 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "American Idol" Top Demo Charts
"Idol" and "America's Funniest Home Videos" are the number one and two shows among adults 18-49.

[04/30/18 - 08:32 AM]
NBA Playoffs on ABC: Cleveland-Indiana Game 7 Delivers 5.4 Metered Market Rating to Become Highest-Rated First Round Game in 14 Years
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, April 29.

[04/30/18 - 08:09 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" and "Your Husband Is Cheating on Us" Move to New Times
Beginning, Sunday, May 6, "The Real Housewives of Potomac" shifts to 8:00/7:00c; and on Sunday, June 10, "Your Husband Is Cheating On Us" returns with all-new episodes at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/30/18 - 08:06 AM]
Disney Junior Marks the First Kids Television Premiere in Space with a Screening of the Animated Series "Mission Force One," The Latest Chapter of "Miles from Tomorrowland," on the International Space Station
In the episode, young adventurer Miles and his friends travel back in time to prevent the International Space Station from getting stuck in the future, with help from the astronauts on board.

[04/30/18 - 07:58 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Revisits the Year That Transformed a Nation in "Smithsonian Time Capsule: 1968"
From a veteran of the Tet Offensive sharing the story of the uniform he wore and recounting surviving a deadly ambush, to an interview with astronaut Jim Lovell remembering Apollo 8, these interviews bring to life the pivotal events of the year.

[04/30/18 - 06:36 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Evil Genius" on Netflix May 11
In 2003 in Erie, Pennsylvania, a robbery gone wrong and a terrifying public murder capture the nation's attention, and a bizarre collection of Midwestern hoarders, outcasts, and lawbreakers play cat-and-mouse with the FBI.

[04/30/18 - 06:07 AM]
USA Network Greenlights "Real Country" with Shania Twain & Jake Owen
In each hour-long episode, Twain and Owen hand-select emerging solo artists, duos and groups to perform in showcases that spotlight the rich traditions, songs and themes of specific country genres.

[04/30/18 - 06:01 AM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Kicks Off Exciting Summer of Mystery with "Darrow & Darrow: In the Key of Murder," Sunday, May 6
Also due back are "Hailey Dean Mysteries," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," "Garage Sale Mystery" and more!

[04/29/18 - 01:39 PM]
ESPN Presentation of 2018 NFL Draft Delivers More Than 2.9 Million Viewers
ESPN further spins the numbers for its coverage to date.

[04/29/18 - 08:35 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, NHL Playoffs Edge Demo Competition
The Peacock wins the evening among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[04/28/18 - 07:05 PM]
Video: Are You Ready for Michelle Wolf?
"The Break with Michelle Wolf" comes to Netflix every Sunday beginning May 27.

[04/28/18 - 09:27 AM]
ESPN Draws Its Highest-Rated 2018 NBA Playoffs Telecast for Cleveland Cavaliers-Indiana Pacers Game 6
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, April 27.

[04/28/18 - 08:29 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Dramas Continue Their Reign
The Eye holds off FOX's NFL Draft coverage among adults 18-49.

[04/27/18 - 11:54 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 27
Updates include: Syfy passes on "Tremors" revival; Starz rescinds series order for "Family Crimes"; and Casey Wilson among latest cast in HBO's "Mrs. Fletcher."

[04/27/18 - 02:42 PM]
ESPN Leads All Networks with NFL Draft Round 1 Telecast
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, April 26.

[04/27/18 - 01:11 PM]
Documentary "The Final Year," Following President Obama's Foreign-Policy Team During His Last Year in Office, Debuts May 21, Exclusively on HBO
Shooting from late 2015 until 3:00 a.m. on the morning of Inauguration Day, January 20, 2017, director Greg Barker and his crew filmed extensively in the White House, the State Department and the United Nations.

[04/27/18 - 11:00 AM]
Kelly Clarkson, Sean Hayes, Jack Black and More Celebrities Test Their Pop Culture Smarts on Red Nose Day Edition of "Hollywood Game Night"
Chelsea Handler, Isla Fisher, Sarah Silverman, Sasheer Zamata and Cedric the Entertainer are also on tap.

[04/27/18 - 10:00 AM]
Romance Is in the Air in Freeform's Wedding Programming Extravaganza
Freeform's "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings" returns, on Monday, June 11 at 8:00/7:00c, with six all-new episodes.

[04/27/18 - 09:45 AM]
Oscar(R) Winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Create Original Theme Music for "The Fourth Estate"
Examining the inner workings of The New York Times during President Donald J. Trump's first year in office, the four-part documentary series will be available across Showtime platforms including On Demand and streaming on Sunday, May 27.

[04/27/18 - 09:08 AM]
TLC's Emmy Award-Winning Series, "Who Do You Think You Are?" Returns This Spring with More Unexpected Celebrity Family History Discoveries
Hilary Duff, Jean Smart, Jon Cryer, Laverne Cox, Molly Shannon and Megan Mullally are among those featured this season.

[04/27/18 - 08:25 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Continues Win Streak in Both Viewers, Demos
The Eye has led the night in both categories for nine consecutive weeks.

[04/27/18 - 06:37 AM]
Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Network to Air "Stand United" Special on April 29th
Produced by El Rey founder and acclaimed director Robert Rodriguez, "Stand United" takes viewers on an extremely human journey down America's backroads in search of the real-life examples of grit, integrity and courage.

[04/27/18 - 02:46 AM]
An Exceptional Extended Cast Joins Suranne Jones in "Gentleman Jack," Sally Wainwright's New Drama About the Remarkable Anne Lister for BBC One
Filming on the HBO co-production will begin next month in and around West Yorkshire and on location in Copenhagen.

[04/26/18 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 26
Updates include: Netflix sets leads for "Trollhunters" spin-off; Bradley Whitford cast in Pop's "Flack"; and Jurnee Smollett-Bell to lead HBO's "Lovecraft Country."

[04/26/18 - 07:36 PM]
Netflix Orders All-New Original Sci-Fi Drama "Another Life"
Astronaut Niko Breckenridge (Katee Sackhoff) leads a crew on a mission to explore the genesis of an alien artifact.

[04/26/18 - 02:01 PM]
CBS Announces the First Season of "Undercover Boss: Celebrity Edition," Premiering Friday, May 11
Gabby Douglas, Idina Menzel, Bethany Mota and Deion Sanders are among those featured.

[04/26/18 - 01:59 PM]
E! Cordially Invites You to the Celebration of the Year as the Network Presents Extensive Royal Wedding Coverage
The network's coverage begins on Monday, May 7 with "The Real Princess Diaries: From Diana to Meghan" wedding special.

[04/26/18 - 01:45 PM]
Oxygen Media Presents Three-Night Special Event "The Case of: Caylee Anthony" Beginning Saturday, May 19 at 8PM ET/PT
From Emmy Award-winning executive producer Tom Forman, the three-part limited series delves into the tragic disappearance and death of toddler Caylee Anthony.

[04/26/18 - 10:36 AM]
Third Time's a Charm! Wendy Williams Returns to Host Lifetime Movies' "Don't Mess with Mommy Week" Featuring New Movie Premieres for Mother's Day
"Mommy Be Mine," "Did I Kill My Mother?" and "A Daughter's Revenge" are on tap beginning Friday, May 11.

[04/26/18 - 10:03 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders Fourth Season of "Billions"
The show's current third season will move to 9:00/8:00c starting next Sunday, May 6 to anchor the night.

[04/26/18 - 10:02 AM]
"Succession" Debuts June 3 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 star.

[04/26/18 - 10:01 AM]
Thrusters on Full - "Star Trek: Discovery" Begins Production on Season 2
Production officially began last week on the second season with Alex Kurtzman directing the premiere episode.

[04/26/18 - 09:33 AM]
"Saturday Night Live's" Colin Jost and Michael Che to Host 70th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards
The telecast will be executive produced by "SNL" creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels.

[04/26/18 - 09:07 AM]
Video: Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Official Trailer - Premieres Wednesday, June 20 at 9:00pm ET/PT
Kevin Costner as John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, under constant attack by those it borders - land developers, an Indian reservation, and America's first National Park.

[04/26/18 - 09:02 AM]
Ocean Explorers Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau Plunge Into a New Season of "Caribbean Pirate Treasure"
Dive into exhilarating deep-sea adventures with underwater explorers Philippe Cousteau, grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, and his journalist wife, Ashlan, as they investigate incredible stories of pirates' plunder and lost loot.

[04/26/18 - 09:01 AM]
A&E Network to Premiere Biography Special "Mary Kay Letourneau: Autobiography" on Tuesday, May 29
The raw two-hour documentary follows former teacher Mary Kay Letourneau as she recounts her tumultuous past in her most in-depth confessional to date.

[04/26/18 - 08:39 AM]
Key Art Debut - Gillian Jacobs, Vanessa Bayer and Phoebe Robinson Are Your New Favorite Squad in the Netflix Film "Ibiza"
Meet Harper: She's a single thirtysomething New Yorker with awesome friends she loves and a dead-end job she hates.

[04/26/18 - 08:25 AM]
Comedy Central Launches The Creators Program and Taps Five Emerging Creators/Writers/Performers to Develop Daily Topical Digital Content
The inaugural creators are Ryan Beck, Chris Cotton, Hanna Dickinson, Jordan Mendoza and Natasha Vaynblat.

[04/26/18 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Dramas Hold Onto Demo Crown
"Empire," "Star" help lead the night among adults 18-49.

[04/26/18 - 08:08 AM]
"Star Wars Resistance," A High-Flying Anime-Inspired Series That Explores an Uncharted Timeframe Prior to the Events of "The Force Awakens," Ordered by Disney Channels
"Star Wars Resistance" will feature the beloved droid BB-8 alongside ace pilots, colorful new characters and appearances by fan favorites, including Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma, voiced by actors Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie, respectively.

[04/26/18 - 08:03 AM]
CNBC's "Warren Buffett: Investor. Teacher. Icon." to Premiere Friday, May 4 at 10PM ET/PT
The program premieres the night before the Annual Shareholders Meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, the company that Buffett has led for more than 50 years and turned into a behemoth now worth almost half a trillion dollars.







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[03/09/26 - 12:15 PM]
ABC and Hulu Are Rolling Out the Red Carpet for the Biggest Night in Hollywood!
Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer will host "The Oscars Red Carpet Show," the official lead-in to the 98th Oscars on Sunday, March 15, airing at 6:30 p.m. EDT/3:30 p.m. PDT on ABC and Hulu.

[03/09/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Original "Dear Killer Nannies"
The new Latin American drama series is inspired by the childhood and adolescence of Juan Pablo Escobar.

[03/09/26 - 10:01 AM]
"The Drew Barrymore Show" Renewed for Two Seasons
The two-season renewal will take the daytime show through 2028.

[03/09/26 - 09:37 AM]
Peacock Lands Exclusive Next-Day Streaming Rights in the US for "Saturday Night Live UK"
Premiering Saturday, March 21 on SKY One and NOW in the UK, the series will stream next day on Peacock in the US, with new episodes available weekly beginning March 22.

[03/09/26 - 09:00 AM]
"Philly Homicide" Returns to Oxygen for Season Two
The 10-episode season of its gripping original series premiering Saturday, April 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/09/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "XO, Kitty" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
This season, Lana Condor will reprise her role as Lara Jean, making it her first time appearing in the series and officially returning to the franchise.

[03/09/26 - 08:09 AM]
AMC Networks Orders Second Season of "The Audacity" from Jonathan Glatzer Days Before World Premiere at South by Southwest
The first season of eight episodes comes to AMC and AMC+ on Sunday, April 12.

[03/09/26 - 07:01 AM]
"The Predator of Seville" Premieres on Netflix on March 27
The new docuseries reconstructs the case of a tour guide accused of assaulting several foreign students in Spain.

[03/09/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Unveils Trailer for "Margo's Got Money Troubles"
The eight-episode series will premiere globally on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 with three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.

[03/09/26 - 07:00 AM]
ESPN and the Southern Conference Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Extension
The extended agreement represents an expanded commitment by ESPN, anchored by a robust slate of regular-season and championship broadcasts across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU, along with comprehensive digital distribution through ESPN's direct-to-consumer services.

[03/09/26 - 06:01 AM]
Francis Ngannou Makes Highly Anticipated Return to MMA vs. Philipe Lins on MVP's Rousey vs. Carano, Ngannou vs. Lins on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, Live Globally Only on Netflix
The bout marks Ngannou's highly anticipated return to professional MMA competition following his crossover into global boxing events and his dominant PFL Championship victory in 2024.

[03/09/26 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Inside" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Content creators take on a series of jaw-dropping challenges for the potential to win a huge prize fund in this reality series from viral YouTubers, the Sidemen.

[03/09/26 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind: Sweden" - Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
New season. New singles. New drama. As they date and get engaged sight unseen, which of these Swedish couples will discover that love is truly blind?

[03/06/26 - 12:24 PM]
FOX Entertainment Studios Signs First-Look Deal with Writer, Actor, and Creator River Gallo
Gallo is the star, writer and creator of "Ponyboi," the inaugural feature film produced under FOX Entertainment Studios' new independent film label, Tideline.

[03/06/26 - 10:51 AM]
Shudder Announces Four All-New Specials of the Cult Favorite "The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs" in 2026
The announcement comes ahead of the Shudder original's celebratory series finale, airing live tonight, Friday, March 6 at 9pm ET on Shudder and AMC+.