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[01/10/19 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 10
Updates include: Al Pacino on track to star in Amazon's "The Hunt"; NBC gives pilot orders to "Bluff City Law," "Prism"; and Adam Rose books return trip to Hulu's "Veronica Mars."

[01/10/19 - 05:16 PM]
"Criminal Minds" to Return for "Epic" Final Season
CBS confirmed the news via social media this afternoon.

[01/10/19 - 02:31 PM]
ABC to Broadcast "Whiskey Cavalier" Sneak Preview Following the 91st Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 24
The Scott Foley/Lauren Cohan-led drama will then formally premiere as previously announced on Wednesday, February 27.

[01/10/19 - 12:29 PM]
"Drop the Mic" and "Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker's Wild" to Return on January 23
Both shows move to Wednesday nights on TNT with encores the following night on TBS.

[01/10/19 - 12:01 PM]
Leigh Bardugo's Best-Selling "Shadow and Bone" and "Six of Crows" Books Comes to Netflix in New Series
Eric Heisserer will adapt and serve as showrunner for the series, which brings together the stories and characters of both books.

[01/10/19 - 11:16 AM]
The CW Announces Spring 2019 Premiere Dates
The network locks in premiere dates for "Jane the Virgin," "In the Dark," "The 100," "iZombie" and more.

[01/10/19 - 10:30 AM]
Channel 4 and HBO to Air "Leaving Neverland"
Dan Reed's two-part documentary details two men who recount their experiences of being sexually abused by Michael Jackson.

[01/10/19 - 10:11 AM]
Video: Trailer - "Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened"
The Netflix documentary launches Friday, January 18.

[01/10/19 - 09:31 AM]
Starz Acquires "Daughters of the Sexual Revolution: The Untold Story of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" Documentary
Also on tap are "Of Fathers and Sons," "Inside My Heart" and "Antonio Lopez 1970: Sex Fashion and Disco," among others.

[01/10/19 - 08:46 AM]
Video: Trailer Released for Sony Crackle's "The Oath" Season 2
The series returns with eight all-new episodes on Thursday, February 21 with a sneak peek on Amazon devices through the Sony Crackle app starting Monday, February 11.

[01/10/19 - 08:19 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "The Masked Singer" Top Demo Race
The network's breakout hit however is down more than 20% from its premiere in adults 18-49.

[01/10/19 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts the Official Trailer for Marvel's "The Punisher" Season Two
The highly-anticipated sees Frank Castle hitting the road as he tries to move on from his past.

[01/10/19 - 07:04 AM]
Video: All Art Is Dangerous - "Velvet Buzzsaw" Trailer Debut
Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Zawe Ashton, Natalia Dyer, John Malkovich, Daveed Diggs, Toni Collette and Tom Sturridge star in the Netflix film.

[01/10/19 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Siempre Bruja: Always a Witch" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The latest Netflix original bows Friday, February 1.

[01/10/19 - 06:31 AM]
Video: Your Favorite Familia Returns! Netflix Debuts "One Day at a Time" Season 3 Trailer
The new season launches globally on Netflix Friday, February 8.

[01/10/19 - 03:00 AM]
Cartoon Network Gears Up for Season Four of Global Hit Series "Ben 10"
Season four is expected to premiere globally beginning 2020.

[01/09/19 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 9
Updates include: Hulu cancels Sarah Silverman's "I Love You, America"; CBS gives pilot order to "Evil"; and Travis Fimmel is the first to be cast in TNT's "Raised by Wolves."

[01/09/19 - 03:04 PM]
MTV's Ratings Growth Continues with "Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club"
MTV spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 8.

[01/09/19 - 02:02 PM]
3.1 Million Viewers Encounter the First Sighting of History(R)'s New UFO Drama Series "Project Blue Book"
History spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 8.

[01/09/19 - 12:47 PM]
MotorTrend Announces 37 Hours of Live, Multiplatform Broadcast of Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
Additionally, for fans who can't get enough of the fast-paced action, MotorTrend is bringing viewers deeper inside the Scottsdale auction with daily, in-app exclusive content that explores every angle of the event both on and off the auction block.

[01/09/19 - 11:00 AM]
"2 Dope Queens," From Hit Comedy Duo Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, Returns to HBO for a Second Series of Four Hour-Long Specials, Starting Feb. 8
Guests include Lupita Nyong'o, Daniel Radcliffe, Janet Mock, Lizzo and Keegan-Michael Key.

[01/09/19 - 11:00 AM]
"Mental Samurai," The First-Ever Obstacle Course for the Mind, Hosted and Produced by Rob Lowe, to Premiere Tuesday, February 26, on FOX
In the series, people from all walks of life will compete, and underdogs will triumph, in the game that anyone can play, and almost no one can win.

[01/09/19 - 11:00 AM]
Disney Channel Orders Second Season of High-Flying Animated Series "Star Wars Resistance" for Fall 2019 Premiere
Plus: the mid-season one trailer, featuring a first look at a major villain from "The Force Awakens," was released today on the Star Wars YouTube page.

[01/09/19 - 10:02 AM]
"Tropical Cop Tales" Makes Its First Arrest on February 1 on Adult Swim
The live-action comedy series follows two burnt-out city cops when they relocate to a tropical paradise for a relaxing twilight to their careers.

[01/09/19 - 10:01 AM]
Nickelodeon's New Original TV Movie, "Bixler High Private Eye," Starring Jace Norman and Ariel Martin, Premieres on Monday, Jan. 21, at 7 P.M. (ET/PT)
The live-action comedy follows Xander DeWitt (Norman), an inquisitive teenager who has a knack for solving mysteries, as he tackles his biggest case yet when his father suddenly disappears.

[01/09/19 - 10:00 AM]
Viola Davis and the Cast of "The Big Bang Theory" to Present Special Awards at the 24th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
The Critics' Choice Awards will be broadcast live on The CW Network on Sunday, January 13.

[01/09/19 - 09:35 AM]
Video: "Trigger Warning with Killer Mike" - Official Trailer - Netflix
With no due respect, "Trigger Warning with Killer Mike" launches January 18 on Netflix, taking on the economy, gang culture, religion, education, and more.

[01/09/19 - 09:24 AM]
YouTube Sci-Fi Comedy "Weird City" from Jordan Peele and Charlie Sanders Reveals Full List of Series Guest Stars
The six-episode series will debut exclusively on YouTube Premium on February 13.

[01/09/19 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Margaret Qualley and Anthony Mackie Star in the New Trailer for "IO"
The Netflix film follows one of the last survivors on a post-cataclysmic Earth, a young scientist dedicated to finding a way for humans to adapt and survive, rather than abandon their world.

[01/09/19 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "White Dragon" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Amazon's latest original series bows Friday, February 8 on the streaming service.

[01/09/19 - 08:24 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos on Disrupted Night
ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC all carried news coverage at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/09/19 - 08:05 AM]
"The New Pope" - First Official Photo
The cast features two-time Academy Award(R) nominees Jude Law and John Malkovich.

[01/09/19 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - "Russian Doll" Premieres February 1
The Netflix series follows a young woman named Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) on her journey as the guest of honor at a seemingly inescapable party one night in New York City.

[01/09/19 - 06:30 AM]
Smokey Robinson to Appear on "Aretha! A Grammy(R) Celebration for the Queen of Soul," Broadcasting Sunday, March 10 on CBS
The concert will tape on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 6:00 PM, PT at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

[01/09/19 - 06:00 AM]
iHeartMedia & FOX Announce Nominees for 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards
This year's event airs Thursday, March 14 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

[01/08/19 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 8
Updates include: CBS All Access commissions two more "Short Treks"; Luke Wilson tapped for DC Universe's "Stargirl"; and Kim Delaney, Bill Brochtrup to return for ABC's "NYPD Blue" sequel series.

[01/08/19 - 01:57 PM]
Cinemax Action Series "Strike Back" Returns for Sixth Season Jan. 25
The new season features returning stars Warren Brown, Daniel MacPherson and Alin Sumarwata, along with new cast members Jamie Bamber and Yasemin Allen.

[01/08/19 - 01:10 PM]
Music's Biggest Stars Honor the King of Rock 'N' Roll in "Elvis All-Star Tribute" Airing Sunday, Feb. 17 on NBC
Yolanda Adams, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Alessia Cara, Mac Davis, John Fogerty, Josh Groban, Adam Lambert, John Legend, Little Big Town, Jennifer Lopez, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Pistol Annies, Darius Rucker, Ed Sheeran, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban are all on tap.

[01/08/19 - 12:36 PM]
Lifetime Reaches 18.8 Million Viewers Across All Linear Telecasts of "Surviving R. Kelly"
Lifetime further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[01/08/19 - 12:29 PM]
NBC Lineup for Tuesday, Jan. 8 - POTUS Address to the Nation
News coverage will begin at 9:00/8:00c followed by a repeat of "Ellen's Game of Games," joined in progress.

[01/08/19 - 12:02 PM]
NBC Renews Multi-Emmy Award-Winning Series "Days of Our Lives" for 55th Season
"With writing that manages to weave together Salem's iconic characters with current realities, Ken Corday and his team have ushered the show's legacy into a new era that resonates with both longtime and new viewers," said Bruce Evans.

[01/08/19 - 12:01 PM]
"Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists," Exploring the Lives of Two Giants of Journalism, Debuts Jan. 28 on HBO
Born and raised in working-class New York City neighborhoods, Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill were products of fractured Irish-American families, and rose through the ranks of reporting without formal training or college degrees.

[01/08/19 - 11:43 AM]
HGTV Strong New Year's Day Performance Helped by "HGTV Dream Home 2019" and Freshman Series "Windy City Rehab"
HGTV further spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 1.

[01/08/19 - 11:10 AM]
What to Know About the "Game of Thrones" Prequel
HBO reveals the first official details about the project, including its principal cast and director.

[01/08/19 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Opens Doors to Brand-New "Paradise Hotel"
The series originally ran in 2003 on FOX before being revived for a second season on MyNetworkTV in 2008.

[01/08/19 - 10:11 AM]
Video: ESPN Films' "30 for 30" Series Celebrates 10th Anniversary in 2019
The network teases upcoming films on Deion Sanders, Lance Armstrong, Flo-Jo, Dennis Rodman, Janet Guthrie, Michael Vick, and Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell.

[01/08/19 - 10:01 AM]
TNT's "I Am the Night" Presents My Favorite Murder Live on January 15 at El Rey Theater
This unique partnership marks a first for the My Favorite Murder team, as the podcast has never partnered with a television network in support of an upcoming drama series.

[01/08/19 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Grace and Frankie" Are Back for Season 5!
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are back for a new season on January 18.

[01/08/19 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Lorena" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
This four-part series, from executive producer Jordan Peele, premieres Friday, February 15.

[01/08/19 - 10:01 AM]
ABC's New Series "Bless This Mess" to Premiere Tuesday, April 16
The newcomer will take over for "Splitting Up Together," which wraps its season on Tuesday, April 9.







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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]
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 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
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]
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.