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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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[06/17/26 - 10:29 AM]
"BET Awards" 2026 Reveals First Wave of Performers
As Culture's Biggest Night approaches, BET will continue to unveil additional performers, presenters, special guests, and surprise moments leading up to the live broadcast, hosted by Druski, airing Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

[06/17/26 - 10:14 AM]
Video: "The Welcome Table" - Official Trailer - HBO
From Oscar-nominated director Josh Fox, the film tells the story of climate migrants across six continents, centering the voices and experiences of survivors on the front lines of the climate crisis.

[06/17/26 - 10:07 AM]
"Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross" Season 2 - Streaming on The Roku Channel July 20th
She's back, packing her bags and inviting audiences to join her solo trips to Australia, Thailand, and Switzerland to experience the joy of solo travel.

[06/17/26 - 10:03 AM]
Starz Picks Up Timely and Riveting Queer Drama "Tip Toe," Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey to Air in 2026
Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as warring neighbors, the five-part series will premiere exclusively on Starz later this year.

[06/17/26 - 10:01 AM]
New Series "Homestead Rescue: Intervention" Pushes Wilderness Expert Raney Family Into Their Most Emotional and High-Stakes Rescues of Off-Gridders Living Beyond the Edge of Survival
The series premieres Tuesday, July 14 at 8:00PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel.

[06/17/26 - 09:20 AM]
NBC's "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Star-Studded Lineup of Musical Artists
The star-studded event will feature performances by Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey and Blake Shelton.

[06/17/26 - 09:05 AM]
New City. New Experts. Bold New Era of Love. Season 20 of Peacock's "Married at First Sight" Returns Sunday, July 12
Featuring more couples than ever before, a brand-new panel of experts, fresh dynamics and deeper emotional stakes, Season 20 reimagines the groundbreaking social experiment that has captivated audiences for two decades.

[06/17/26 - 09:01 AM]
BET Returns to Its Stand-Up Comedy Roots with "ComicView: Rooftop Series," Hosted by Chris "CP" Powell, Premiering June 30
Each episode spotlights three of the funniest comics delivering sharp, unfiltered takes on culture, family, and real life - from a Hollywood rooftop.

[06/17/26 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Greenlights Season Two of "One Night in Idaho: The College Murders"
The series returns for a new season with unprecedented first-time, exclusive access to the police and lead investigators who bore the weight of a nation's obsession and - until now - were unable to tell their story due to a gag order on the case.

[06/17/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Susana and Elvira: No Plan B" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a fallout abroad, two former best friends reluctantly reunite to plan a high-profile wedding for the hottest artists in town - with no backup plan.

[06/17/26 - 07:44 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "Chasing Soccer Glory: America's Long Game" Now Streaming on the CNN App
More than three decades after the World Cup last came to the United States, "Chasing Soccer Glory" examines how soccer evolved from a niche sport into a cultural force, and why the promise of the U.S. Men's National Team remains unfulfilled.

[06/17/26 - 07:41 AM]
Video: MGM+ Debuts Official Trailer, Key Art and New Photos for Gritty Drama Series "The Westies" Starring Academy Award-Winner J.K. Simmons
The eight-episode series will premiere with two episodes on Sunday, July 12, followed by a weekly release on MGM+ in the U.S., the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia.

[06/17/26 - 07:07 AM]
Tony Dokoupil and Nischelle Turner to Host "The Great American Block Party 250," A Star-Studded Primetime Celebration of America to Air July 4 on CBS at 8:00 PM
The special will feature exclusive performances by Zac Brown Band, Jon Batiste, Goo Goo Dolls and The War and Treaty, with additional performers to be announced.

[06/17/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Survival of the Thickest" The Final Season - Official Trailer - Netflix
Riding high in the world of designer fashion, Mavis leans into a life-changing new adventure as she and Luca embark on the journey of starting a family.

[06/17/26 - 06:38 AM]
Great American Media Announces Start of Production on "A Christmas Prayer 2," Starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, World Premiere Slated for Great American Christmas 2026
Returning to Bellford Falls is Natalie Sands (Robins), the children's book illustrator whose faith-filled acts of kindness transformed her community, and Wes Thornton (Russell), whose journey of faith and love captured the hearts of viewers.