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[09/13/18 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 13
Updates include: ABC lands "Designing Women" sequel series; Aaron Paul signs onto HBO's "Westworld"; and Wendy Calhoun brings "Lean on Me" to small screen at The CW.

[09/13/18 - 04:36 PM]
Video: "YG Future Strategy Office" - Teaser - Netflix
Meet K-pop sensation Seungri and his brand new sitcom, coming to Netflix on October 5.

[09/13/18 - 02:01 PM]
"T-Pain's School of Business" Premieres Tuesday, October 16th on Fuse
Follow T-Pain as he explores some of the most innovative and unique startups created by millennial entrepreneurs who are defining the future.

[09/13/18 - 02:00 PM]
For First Time Ever, Rookies Take on Veterans in the All-New Season of "Hell's Kitchen," Premiering Friday, September 28, on FOX
Eight accomplished chefs who have competed in previous seasons - and lost - will be brought back for a shot at redemption and tested like never before, as they go up against eight ambitious rookies.

[09/13/18 - 12:12 PM]
"My Brilliant Friend" Debuts Sunday, Nov. 18 on HBO
The eight-episode series will run Sundays and Mondays at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/13/18 - 12:11 PM]
"Tosh.0" and "The Jim Jefferies Show" Return with New Episodes Starting on Tuesday, September 18
Currently in its 10th season, "Tosh.0" kicks it off by celebrating the "Tosh.0 Ten Year Reunion" with a very special "Where Are They Now" episode.

[09/13/18 - 12:09 PM]
National Geographic Announces Ensemble Cast Joining Julianna Margulies for "The Hot Zone"
Noah Emmerich, Liam Cunningham, Topher Grace, Paul James, Nick Searcy, Robert Wisdom and Robert Sean Leonard will all star in the six-episode global mini-series.

[09/13/18 - 11:16 AM]
EGOT Winner and Multi-Talented John Legend Joins "The Voice" as Coach For Spring 2019
Legend will be joined by returning music superstar coaches Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, and host Carson Daly.

[09/13/18 - 11:14 AM]
"Dream Corp LLC" Returns for Season 2 Sunday, October 21st at Midnight on Adult Swim
The network also orders a third season in advance of said premiere.

[09/13/18 - 11:00 AM]
Select Classic "Murphy Brown" Episodes Now Streaming on CBS All Access
CBS All Access will offer a library of 18 episodes from the groundbreaking original series.

[09/13/18 - 10:38 AM]
"South Park" Takes Over Comedy Central with a Momentous Eight-Day Marathon Including More Than 270 Back-to-Back Episodes Leading Up to the Season 22 Premiere
"South Park" launched on August 13, 1997 and will premiere its 22st season on September 26.

[09/13/18 - 10:32 AM]
Renowned Political Strategist Steve Schmidt Joins "The Circus"
New episodes of the series return this Sunday, September 16 at 8:00/7:00c on Showtime.

[09/13/18 - 10:31 AM]
YouTube to Debut New Original Documentary "State of Pride" Exploring Diverse Expression of LGBTQ+ Pride Across the United States
The documentary, which is slated to debut on YouTube in June 2019, is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman.

[09/13/18 - 10:03 AM]
Zachary Quinto and Ashleigh Cummings to Lead AMC's New Supernatural Horror Series, "NOS4A2" (WT)
The network also announced Kari Skogland will direct the first two episodes of the series based on Joe Hill's bestselling novel of the same name.

[09/13/18 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video's "Homecoming" Releases First Official Trailer Ahead of Premiere on November 2nd
Following its critically acclaimed world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, fans get an extended look at the series starring Julia Roberts.

[09/13/18 - 09:06 AM]
truTV's "Impractical Jokers" Wraps Up Seventh Season with Its First-Ever Holiday Episode
"Staten Island Holiday Spectacular" will premiere on Thursday, December 6.

[09/13/18 - 09:00 AM]
Syfy Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of "31 Days of Halloween" with Chilling Lineup of Original Cross-Platform Content
Newly announced premieres include "Channel Zero: The Dream Door" from October 26-31.

[09/13/18 - 08:32 AM]
"Late Nite Eats" Returns with New Episodes Celebrating the Best in After-Dark Dishes
In each episode, Jordan Andino travels to a new city and hits the establishments that are cooking up spectacular bites and revolutionizing what it means to dine out after-dark.

[09/13/18 - 08:14 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Continues Its Reign with "Got Talent"
The Peacock takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/13/18 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Netflix Film Trailer Debut - Tamara Jenkins' "Private Life" Starring Kathryn Hahn, Paul Giamatti, Molly Shannon & Kayli Carter
The film follows a couple in the throes of infertility who try to maintain their marriage as they descend deeper and deeper into the insular world of assisted reproduction and domestic adoption.

[09/13/18 - 08:00 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Picks Up Second Season of "Absentia," Starring and Executive Produced by Stana Katic
New cast members joining season two include Matthew Le Nevez and Natasha Little.

[09/13/18 - 07:48 AM]
ESPN Films Announces Slate of Upcoming "30 for 30" Documentaries from the Award-Winning Group
"30 for 30" documentaries on Junior Seau, the Mike Tyson/Buster Douglas fight and Deion Sanders headline the new slate, with "The Last Days of Knight" making its television debut after premiering on ESPN+ in April.

[09/13/18 - 07:36 AM]
Video: "Maniac" - Teaser: Connection - Netflix
As a mysterious pharmaceutical trial takes a turn, Annie Landsberg (Emma Stone) and Owen Milgrim (Jonah Hill) form a connection that could save their lives.

[09/13/18 - 07:19 AM]
"Blue's Clues & You" to Be Hosted by TV Newcomer Joshua Dela Cruz
Production on "Blue's Clues & You" will commence this month in Toronto.

[09/13/18 - 07:05 AM]
Video: Teaser Debut - Netflix's "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"
The series imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft.

[09/13/18 - 06:36 AM]
E! Goes "Live from the Red Carpet" for the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards This Monday, September 17th at 4:30PM ET/1:30PM PT
Giuliana Rancic and Jason Kennedy will once again headline the latest installment.

[09/13/18 - 06:05 AM]
Brand New Series Premiere "Unprotected Sets" - Premiering Friday, October 5 at 11 PM ET/PT on EPIX
Shooting in Portland, San Diego, D.C., Minneapolis and Atlanta, each episode presents a compelling portrait of a comedian on the verge of breaking out to become the next big name in comedy.

[09/13/18 - 02:36 AM]
Video: "Travels with My Father" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Comedian Jack Whitehall's series returns Friday, September 28 on the streaming service.

[09/12/18 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 12
Updates include: Katherine Langford to star in Netflix's "Cursed"; Chloë Sevigny, AnnaSophia Robb cast in Hulu's "The Act"; and James Marsden, Ed Asner bound for Netflix's "Dead to Me."

[09/12/18 - 04:01 PM]
Grab Your Caboodle - "Insatiable" Season 2 Is Coming in 2019
Netflix made the announcement via social media this afternoon.

[09/12/18 - 01:24 PM]
Syfy and Syfy Wire to Take Over New York Comic Con 2018
"Nightflyers," "Deadly Class" and "Happy!" are among the featured properties.

[09/12/18 - 12:54 PM]
HBO Partners with BBC, Bad Wolf and New Line Cinema in Co-Production of "His Dark Materials"
The project is an adaptation of Philip Pullman's acclaimed trilogy, considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction.

[09/12/18 - 11:26 AM]
The BET "Hip Hop Awards" 2018 Return to the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater Saturday, October 6, 2018
Said event will then premiere Tuesday, October 16 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[09/12/18 - 11:21 AM]
Lifetime Debuts New One-Hour Special on October 2nd - "13 Sons & Pregnant"
Michigan couple Kateri and Jay Schwandt are the parents of 13 children, all boys, ranging in ages from 25 to two years old.

[09/12/18 - 10:45 AM]
Starz Acquires Investigative Documentary "White Boy" About Teen FBI Informant Richard Wershe, Jr.
Arrested as a teen and sentenced to life without parole, Wershe remains imprisoned 30 years later and is the subject of the Sony feature film "White Boy Rick" starring Matthew McConaughey.

[09/12/18 - 10:06 AM]
"Queen of the World," Landmark Documentary on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Debuts Oct. 1, Exclusively on HBO in The U.S.
Filmed over more than a year with privileged access to The Queen, her family, her staff and her residences, this landmark documentary tells the story of how the Commonwealth has been a central focus and passion throughout Her Majesty's life.

[09/12/18 - 10:02 AM]
"Young Sheldon" to Foster STEM Learning in Public Schools
More than $600,000 will be awarded to 19 select elementary, middle and high schools in Southern California, where "Young Sheldon" is primarily produced, and East Texas, where the show is set.

[09/12/18 - 10:01 AM]
IFC Acquires "Toast of London"
Created by Arthur Mathews and Matt Berry, the BAFTA award winning comedy stars Berry as Steven Toast, an eccentric, middle-aged actor with a sketchy past who spends more time dealing with his problems off stage than performing on it.

[09/12/18 - 09:50 AM]
"Stan Lee's Lucky Man" Travels to Shudder
Season one will be released on Shudder in November 2018, with season two being made available in December.

[09/12/18 - 09:46 AM]
"Flip or Flop" Double Digit Year-Over-Year Ratings Increase Drives HGTV Thursday Night Performance
HGTV further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[09/12/18 - 09:35 AM]
Netflix Acquires "Dumplin'" - The Film Features New Collaborations and Original Music from Dolly Parton
Danielle Macdonald, Jennifer Aniston, Odeya Rush, Dove Cameron, Harold Perrineau, Bex Taylor-Klaus and Ginger Minj star in the Anne Fletcher film.

[09/12/18 - 09:31 AM]
A&E Premieres Original Documentary Special "No Greater Law" on Monday, September 24 at 10PM ET/PT
"No Greater Law" explores the struggles between an Idaho-based faith healing community and a Sheriff investigating the deaths of children from the community.

[09/12/18 - 09:20 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Romanoffs," From Nine-Time Emmy Winner Matthew Weiner
Set in seven countries around the globe, "The Romanoffs" was shot on location in three continents collaborating with local productions and creative talent across Europe, the Americas, and the Far East.

[09/12/18 - 09:13 AM]
The Irwin Family - Terri, Bindi and Robert - Come Home to Animal Planet in "Crikey! It's The Irwins" Which Launches as a Global Series Premiere Oct. 28 at 8PM ET/PT
The Irwins work thoughtfully and tirelessly to carry on Steve's mission to bring people closer to animals and ignite the connection that will ensure an abundance of wildlife for generations to come.

[09/12/18 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Hilda" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Based off Luke Pearson's acclaimed graphic novel, all episodes launch September 21, only on Netflix.

[09/12/18 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: Another Week, Another "Got Talent" Victory for NBC
The Peacock once again takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/12/18 - 07:57 AM]
TLC's "Long Island Medium" Returns Monday, October 8 with an Emotional Season as Theresa Adjusts to a New Normal
Guests this season include Anne Burrell, Annie Potts, Barbara Eden, Cindy Williams, Debbie Gibson, John Schneider, Mindy Cohn, Tisha Campbell-Martin and more.

[09/12/18 - 07:01 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films Announces Bloomberg Philanthropies' "Paris to Pittsburgh" Premiering on December 12 at 9pm ET/PT 
The film brings to life the impassioned efforts of individuals who are battling the most severe threats of climate change in their own backyards.

[09/12/18 - 06:33 AM]
Video: Trailer for Netflix Film "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" - A Film From Joel and Ethan Coen
The six-part Western anthology film is a series of tales about the American frontier told through the unique and incomparable voice of Joel and Ethan Coen.

[09/12/18 - 06:01 AM]
ABC Announces the Celebrity Cast for the Upcoming Season of "Dancing with the Stars," Live on "Good Morning America"
This season's lineup includes an "American Idol" mentor, the first-ever blind contestant to take part in the show, an alumnus from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a Duke of Hazzard, an Olympic Gold medal-winning gymnast and a Bachelor Nation favorite, among others.







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[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]
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
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In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
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[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
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[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
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"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.