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[06/12/18 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 12
Updates include: James Wolk, Dania Ramirez latest to "Tell Me a Story" at CBS All Access; Jeff Davis to spearhead live action "Aeon Flux" series at MTV; Patrick Walsh to run "The Cool Kids" at FOX.

[06/12/18 - 03:10 PM]
Netflix Announces Three New Unscripted Series
"The Fix," "Westside" and "Sugar Rush" are all on tap from the streaming service.

[06/12/18 - 02:24 PM]
"Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" Extended on Netflix
The series was scheduled to come off Netflix on June 16 but has since been extended for months to come.

[06/12/18 - 01:16 PM]
"Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" Is Freeform's Biggest Series Debut in Over Two Years
Freeform further spins the numbers for Thursday, June 7.

[06/12/18 - 01:15 PM]
Starz Greenlights Second Season of Critically-Acclaimed Original Series "Vida" from Showrunner Tanya Saracho
The premiere season of the series centered around two Mexican-American sisters from the Eastside of Los Angeles who couldn't be more different or distanced from each other.

[06/12/18 - 12:12 PM]
AXS TV Acquires Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood's Interview Series
"The Ronnie Wood Show" will premiere Wednesday, July 11 with back-to-back episodes at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/12/18 - 10:38 AM]
WGN America Picks Up Two New Series, Showcasing the Light and Dark of Detective Procedurals
Jerry O'Connell, Sydney Poitier Heartsong and Kristian Bruun star in the lighthearted detective comedy "Carter," while Chris Noth, Leven Ramblin and Danny Pino topline the crime drama "Gone."

[06/12/18 - 10:24 AM]
Netflix Announces Second Season of "B: The Beginning" and Debut Date for "Hilda"
"Hilda" follows the adventures of a fearless blue-haired girl as she travels from her home in a vast magical wilderness full of elves and giants, to the bustling city of Trolberg, where she meets new friends and mysterious creatures who are stranger - and more dangerous - than she ever expected.

[06/12/18 - 10:00 AM]
Nat Geo WILD's "SharkFest" Takes the First Bite This Summer, Featuring an Epic Lineup With Double the Sharks AND Double the Weeks
Nat Geo WILD's supersized sixth annual SharkFest, brought to you by Lexus, premieres Sunday, July 15.

[06/12/18 - 09:59 AM]
Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban to Perform on NBC's Annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks(R) Spectacular"
The 42nd annual Macy's 4th of July firework display over the East River will feature an incredible pyrotechnic spectacle, igniting the skyline with more than 75,000 shells, making it Macy's largest firework display since the Millennial Celebration in 2000.

[06/12/18 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Sony Crackle Gets Your Heart Pumping This Summer with Official Trailer for Travis Pastrana's "Action Figures 2"
The sequel to Pastrana's hit 2015 action sports movie "Action Figures" pays homage to old-school action sports videos and highlights extreme human performance.

[06/12/18 - 09:20 AM]
BET Networks Kicks-Off Its Original Movie Franchise with the World Premiere of "We Belong Together" Simulcasting Saturday, July 28 at 8 PM on BET and BET Her
Draya Michele, Elise Neal, Charles Malik Whitfield, Valarie Pettiford and Brian J. White star in the project.

[06/12/18 - 09:05 AM]
Pop TV Orders Original Scripted Comedy "Florida Girls," Featuring Four Women Whose Friendship Triumphs Over Adversity
The series follows a quartet of female friends who are partying under the poverty line while navigating very relatable problems as they try to better their situations.

[06/12/18 - 09:00 AM]
History's New Unscripted Series "In Search Of," Hosted and Executive Produced by Zachary Quinto, Will Premiere on July 20
Inspired by the iconic 1970s' franchise of the same name, "In Search Of" is an investigative series that delves into all manners of mysterious phenomena throughout the world.

[06/12/18 - 08:43 AM]
Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey Embark on the Ultimate "Comfort Food Tour" on New Food Network Series
"Audiences have come to trust Mark and Fey's palates and abilities to discover the most outrageous and over the top dishes in the country, making them the perfect guides for this deliciously indulgent 'Comfort Food Tour,'" said Courtney White.

[06/12/18 - 08:29 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "The Bachelorette" Reclaim Top Spots
The Alphabet wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/12/18 - 08:06 AM]
Ovation's Summer Programming Is Scorching Hot!
Exploring a wide range of artistic topics, the network will feature cooking with Jamie Oliver, beauty and culture with Rachel Hunter, drama with "The Bletchley Circle" and painting, photography and more with "The Art Show."

[06/12/18 - 07:14 AM]
CBC and Netflix Family Drama "Northern Rescue" Confirms Additional Casting as Production Begins
Amalia Williamson, Spencer MacPherson, Taylor Thorne join series leads William Baldwin and Kathleen Robertson, with guest stars Michelle Nolden, Michael Xavier and Peter MacNeil.

[06/12/18 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Luke Cage" Final Trailer Released - Harlem's Queen Rises and Confronts New Menace
In the final trailer, Mariah Dillard is faced with an imminent and formidable threat to her hold over Harlem - the unstoppable Bushmaster.

[06/11/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 11
Updates include: Amazon confirms potential "The Dark Tower," "The Wheel of Time" adaptations; Beth Behrs moves into "The Neighborhood" at CBS; and Paul Wesley tapped for "Tell Me a Story" from CBS All Access.

[06/11/18 - 12:36 PM]
TBS & TNT Expand the Fan Viewing Experience with Launch of Apps on Xbox One and Smart TVs
The TBS & TNT apps are currently available to Xbox users and will be followed by upcoming launches on additional Smart TVs this month.

[06/11/18 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Presents "Recovery Boys" - An Original Documentary Directed by Academy Award-Nominee Elaine McMillion Sheldon
In the heart of America's opioid epidemic, four men attempt to reinvent their lives and reenter society after years of drug abuse.

[06/11/18 - 12:26 PM]
Travel Channel Extends "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" Encores to Tuesday Nights Beginning, June 12 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Fans looking to remember the iconic and trailblazing traveler can catch favorite episodes each Tuesday night through July 3.

[06/11/18 - 11:54 AM]
FremantleMedia North America Partners with Popular Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson on "Dark One," His First Original Concept for Television
"Dark One" will be a dramatic fantasy adventure spotlighting a young man who sees visions of strange and fantastical worlds, which he is told are just hallucinations.

[06/11/18 - 11:31 AM]
Lifetime Continues "Summer Escapes" with New Movies Every Sunday in July
With sizzling new titles, murder, mayhem and even a few cheerleaders, the fun continues all summer long!

[06/11/18 - 10:14 AM]
Video: TNT & R29 Reveal "French Fries" Official Trailer, Latest in "Shatterbox Anthology"
The film explores a young, hip African-American foodie couple's fight to resolve communication problems in a modern marriage of six years, four months and three and a half days.

[06/11/18 - 10:02 AM]
"Ridiculous Cakes" Returns to Food Network This Summer for More Awe-Inspiring and Jaw-Dropping Creations
During each half-hour episode, viewers get a behind the scenes look as cake artists from across the country work day and night to plan and create confectionary wonders for the joy of their clients.

[06/11/18 - 10:02 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" Returns for a New Season on Monday, July 16 at 9 PM ET/PT
This season, Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador and Kelly Dodd are joined by two feisty new housewives Emily Simpson and Gina Kirschenheiter.

[06/11/18 - 10:01 AM]
Discovery Highlights America's Unsung Heroes in All-New Series "Hard to Kill" Premiering July 31
Each day, there are countless men and women across the United States who take on some of the most risky and extreme jobs imaginable.

[06/11/18 - 10:00 AM]
Freeform Starts Some "Good Trouble" as Production Begins
The series, which was announced earlier this year, will follow Callie (Maia Mitchell) and Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) as they embark on the next phase of their young adult lives in Los Angeles.

[06/11/18 - 09:50 AM]
Warner Bros. Animation Launches New Short-Form Content Program "Looney Tunes Cartoons"
With multiple artists employing a visual style that will resonate with fans, each "season" will produce 1,000 minutes of all-new Looney Tunes animation that will be distributed across multiple platforms - including digital, mobile and broadcast.

[06/11/18 - 09:45 AM]
Pack Your Bags! "Summer Camp Island" Begins July 7 on Cartoon Network
For the first time ever, the series will take over Cartoon Network and Boomerang with all 20 episodes debuting back-to-back.

[06/11/18 - 09:35 AM]
HBO Renews "Succession" for a Second Season
The season one cast includes Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Natalie Gold, Peter Friedman and Rob Yang.

[06/11/18 - 09:24 AM]
Sony Crackle Makes a Splash with "SuperMansion: Summer Vacation Special," Premiering Thursday, August 16
Additional new episodes of season three will return this fall, featuring Oscar(R) and Emmy(R)-nominated actress Minnie Driver joining the cast in a recurring role.

[06/11/18 - 09:04 AM]
HBO Sports(R) Documentary "Student Athlete," Revealing the Hardships Endured by Unpaid NCAA Athletes Who Generate Billions for Their Institutions, To Debut in October
From LeBron James and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Entertainment and Steve Stoute's United Masters, the feature-length presentation is directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton.

[06/11/18 - 08:33 AM]
AMC Announces the Second Half of "Fear the Walking Dead" Season 4 to Return on Sunday, August 12 at 9:00PM ET/PT
Characters who started their journeys in isolation collided with each other in unexpected ways and found themselves in one of the last places they ever expected to be... together.

[06/11/18 - 08:22 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with Game Show Lineup
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS tops viewers with the "Tony Awards."

[06/11/18 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Here We "GLOW" Again - Watch the Season Two Trailer Now!
Season two follows the women of GLOW as they become local celebrities, confronting the good, the bad, and the ugly realities of their newfound fame.

[06/11/18 - 07:23 AM]
Bravo Media Debuts "Kandi Koated Nights" on Sunday, July 1 at 9PM ET/PT
During each episode, host and executive producer Kandi Burruss, alongside her friends and celebrity guests, will discuss a variety of topics surrounding relationships, dating and pop culture.

[06/11/18 - 07:00 AM]
U.S. Marines Sgt. Jake Wood, Co-Founder and CEO of Team Rubicon, to Receive Pat Tillman Award for Service at "The 2018 ESPYS" on July 18 on ABC
Inspired by the first responders who risked their lives while trying to help others, and by former Arizona Cardinal Pat Tillman's selfless sacrifice, Wood joined the United States Marine Corps.

[06/10/18 - 08:43 PM]
Barbra Streisand Announces Netflix Deal to Bring Six Award-Winning TV Specials and a New Edition of "A Star Is Born" (1976) with Never Before Seen Footage
Widely recognized as an icon in multiple entertainment fields, Barbra Streisand has attained unprecedented achievements as a recording artist, actor, concert performer, producer, director, author and songwriter.

[06/10/18 - 07:02 PM]
First Look at the Sixth and Final Season of "House of Cards"
Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award nominee Robin Wright returns as President of the United States in the sixth and final season of the award-winning landmark series.

[06/10/18 - 06:22 PM]
Netflix Orders New Series "Away"
Loosely inspired by Chris Jones' Esquire article of the same name, "Away" is an epic love story and a thrilling tale of survival set against humanity's greatest endeavor - the first human mission to Mars.

[06/10/18 - 06:19 PM]
Netflix Orders New Series "Kaos"
A darkly comedic and contemporary reimagining of Greek mythology, "Kaos" explores themes of gender politics, power, and life in the underworld.

[06/10/18 - 05:15 PM]
Video: Netflix Loves Tonys - First Look at Tony Danza and Josh Groban in "The Good Cop"
Danza plays Tony Sr. - a lovable yet not exactly honorable, former NYPD officer who never followed the rules - who lives with his son, Tony Jr. (Groban) - a brilliant, straight-laced NYPD detective who makes a point of always following the rules while solving Brooklyn's toughest cases.

[06/10/18 - 08:39 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, MLB Win Race Among Adults 18-49
NBC then is the most-watched broadcaster last night.

[06/09/18 - 08:36 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Sweeps Competition with NBA Finals
Game 4 dominates the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/08/18 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 8
Updates include: HBO orders pilot for "Game of Thrones" prequel; TBS rescinds third season order for "People of Earth"; and Shonda Rhimes locks in first new project for Netflix.

[06/08/18 - 12:16 PM]
Travel Channel to Marathon "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" on Sunday, June 10 from 7 AM to 7 PM ET/PT
As a tribute to Anthony Bourdain and his gift of sharing extraordinary places near and far, Travel Channel will air a 12-hour marathon of the Emmy Award-winning series.

[06/08/18 - 12:05 PM]
Netflix Starts Production on "Beats" Starring Anthony Anderson
"Beats" is the ultimate ode to Chicago and its hip hop scene, as it illustrates the beating pulse at the heart of the South Side.







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[06/25/26 - 02:06 PM]
BET's 4th Annual Black + Iconic Soiree to Premiere June 29, Exclusively on Paramount+
Hosted by Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and advocate Laverne Cox, with Lavelle Dontae serving as Red Carpet Host, this year's celebration highlighted the power, influence, and impact of Black LGBTQ+ leaders and allies across entertainment, advocacy, business, and media.

[06/25/26 - 01:30 PM]
Starz in Development to Adapt International Bestseller "The Wolf King"
The bestselling romantasy book series by Lauren Palphreyman follows a captive princess who gets kidnapped by a brooding werewolf alpha and plunged into a bloodthirsty war.

[06/25/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Breaking Bear" - Official Trailer - Tubi Original
A family of bears run a drug empire to raise money to save their forest from frackers and an endless array of psychotic enemies.

[06/25/26 - 12:01 PM]
The 62nd Academy of Country Music Awards Will Return to the World-Renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 16, 2027
This year's event drove an estimated $53 million in total economic impact for the Las Vegas region.

[06/25/26 - 11:45 AM]
ESPN Presents "All of Wimbledon. All in One Place" June 29 - July 12
Every match from all courts stream live on the ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers.

[06/25/26 - 11:31 AM]
Emmy Award Nominee Lizzy Caplan Plunges Into the Insanity of FX's "Far Cry" Coming to FX and Hulu
The limited series from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, who will also star, will retain the franchise's signature standalone storytelling format with each season set in a new setting following a new cast of characters.

[06/25/26 - 10:01 AM]
NBC Greenlights Emmy-Nominated Event Series "The Americas" for a Second Season
Expanding on the tentpole series, special episodes will roll out in the leadup to season two, starting with "The Americas: A Wild 250th," airing July 2 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC and next day on Peacock.

[06/25/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hulu Original "Furious"
From creator and executive producer Elizabeth Meriwether, "Furious" follows an FBI agent, Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer.

[06/25/26 - 10:00 AM]
Wonder Project Orders Two Seasons of First Original Kids' Series "Fluff Piece"
Created by Sylvia Brindis, Shane Snow, and Brian Donegan, "Fluff Piece" will premiere July 9 on Wonder Project, with two new episodes released weekly.

[06/25/26 - 09:31 AM]
Peacock's "The Paper" Reveals September 9 Premiere Date and First Look Images for Season Two
In season two, after sweeping the Ohio Journalism Awards, Ned searches for a journalistic crusade, coming for a local private club and jeopardizing the paper, while he and Mare try to figure out their attraction, Esmeralda struggles to find her place, and the staff gradually mature as reporters.

[06/25/26 - 09:26 AM]
TNT Sports and DAZN Unveil Star-Studded Broadcast Team Beginning with Inaugural "The Fight" Event on July 4
TNT Sports host Adam Lefkoe will anchor studio coverage alongside one of boxing's all-time greats, Terence Crawford, boxing analyst and Hall of Famer Tim Bradley Jr., and former two-time world champion Shawn Porter.

[06/25/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Ransom Canyon" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Staten and Quinn chase risky new ventures to bring hope and prosperity back to Ransom Canyon - and grapple with their true feelings for one another.

[06/25/26 - 09:01 AM]
Join the Chase in Searchlight Pictures' "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come," Streaming on Hulu July 2
Moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace (Samara Weaving) discovers she's reached the next level of the nightmarish game - and this time with her estranged sister Faith (Kathryn Newton) at her side.

[06/25/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Jay-Z in 8" A Candid and Intimate 8-Part Conversation Years in the Making, An HBO Original Documentary Series Debuting This Fall
The series debuts this fall on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max in the U.S.

[06/25/26 - 09:01 AM]
Nominees Announced for "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One," Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 P.M. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App
Top nominees include Jalen Brunson, Myles Garrett, Alysa Liu, Matthew Stafford, Rory McIlroy, Lionel Messi, Shohei Ohtani, Mikaela Shiffrin, Victor Wembanyama, and A'ja Wilson.