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[01/24/19 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 24
Updates include: FOX greenlights a pair of comedy pilots; Netflix eyes "Resident Evil" TV series; and NBC orders new pilot for "Friends-in-Law" comedy.

[01/24/19 - 02:33 PM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Tone Bell: Can't Cancel This"
The one-hour special premieres Friday, February 22 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/24/19 - 02:26 PM]
USA Network Announces Pickup of "Briarpatch" Starring Rosario Dawson
Briarpatch follows Allegra Dill (Dawson), a dogged investigator returning to her border-town Texas home after her sister is murdered.

[01/24/19 - 02:26 PM]
Video: MTV's "The Challenge: War of the Worlds" First Look Trailer
The franchise returns on its new night, Wednesday, February 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/24/19 - 01:43 PM]
YouTube Greenlights Second Season of Hit Comedy Series from Creator Liza Koshy "Liza on Demand"
The eight-episode, half-hour series will begin production this spring and debut on YouTube Premium in 2019.

[01/24/19 - 12:00 PM]
Love Is All Around as ABC Celebrates With Valentine's Day-Themed Holiday Programming
Two classic Charlie Brown specials, "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Valentine," also return for the holiday.

[01/24/19 - 11:31 AM]
"MasterChef Junior" Season Seven Kicks Off with 24 Pint-Sized Home Cooks
Kicking off its seventh season, the series gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of fun, mouth-watering challenges.

[01/24/19 - 11:25 AM]
Video: YouTube Debuts Official Trailer for New Season of Hit Dance Drama "Step Up: High Water"
The second season of "Step Up: High Water" will debut on YouTube Premium on March 20.

[01/24/19 - 10:42 AM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" Ru-veals New Cast for Epic 11th Season
The newest queens vying for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" were introduced via a VH1 YouTube Live hosted by Olympic medalist Adam Rippon and season 10 winner Aquaria.

[01/24/19 - 10:40 AM]
Animal Planet Greenlights Second Season of "Crikey! It's the Irwins"
The announcement was made on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" last night.

[01/24/19 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" - Season 2 Announcement
The animated series returns to Netflix on Friday, April 26.

[01/24/19 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Boys" - Official Teaser - Prime Video
The series centers on a group of vigilantes known informally as "The Boys," who set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than their blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.

[01/24/19 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Announces "The World's Best" Experts from Around the Globe
The group of celebrated international experts will, along with American judges Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles and Faith Hill, help determine via vote who ultimately wins the new global competition series.

[01/24/19 - 09:57 AM]
NBC to Launch Its New Midseason Comedy "Abby's" on Thursday, March 28
The series is shot outdoors in front of a live studio audience, the first time a multi-camera comedy has done so.

[01/24/19 - 09:45 AM]
TV One's True Crime Mondays Returns with New Episodes of Fan Favorites "Fatal Attraction" and "For My Man" Premiering Monday, January 28
Every Monday, the network's fan favorite one-hour series crime franchise "Fatal Attraction" delves into real-life stories of criminal acts committed under the guise of love and the tragic consequences that turn deadly.

[01/24/19 - 09:21 AM]
Oxygen Media Presents "Seduced by Evil" on Saturday, February 9 at 8PM ET/PT
"Seduced by Evil" delves into the world of the wickedly smart and dangerously evil Derek Alldred, a criminal mastermind who sought out relationships with unsuspecting women and entangled them in a web of lies to deplete their savings and support his fabricated life.

[01/24/19 - 09:12 AM]
AMC Renews "Ride with Norman Reedus" for a Fourth Season
In addition, the entire third season will be available early to AMC Premiere customers on Friday, February 8.

[01/24/19 - 09:05 AM]
Christopher Meloni & Elizabeth Reaser to Guest Star in "The Handmaid's Tale"
Commander Winslow (Meloni) is a powerful and magnetic Commander who hosts the Waterfords on an important trip.

[01/24/19 - 09:00 AM]
Season Four of E!'s Hit Series "Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry" Returns Thursday, February 21st at 8PM ET/PT
Guests this season include Sofia Vergara, Rebel Wilson, Howie Mandel, Karamo Brown, Carson Kressley, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Anne Heche, Jill Zarin, Kenya Moore and more.

[01/24/19 - 08:37 AM]
Netflix Finds Its "Tall Girl" for Feature Film Lead Role in Ava Michelle
The film captures the tone of the classic John Hughes movies, while exploring the nuanced and delicate relationships that make high school challenging, frustrating, memorable, and uplifting.

[01/24/19 - 08:30 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "The Umbrella Academy" on Netflix
The trailer features an exclusive cover of "Hazy Shade of Winter" by "The Umbrella Academy" comic book creator and former My Chemical Romance lead vocalist Gerard Way.

[01/24/19 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Masked Singer" Rises in Latest FOX Victory
The network leads the night among adults 18-49 for the fourth consecutive week.

[01/24/19 - 07:49 AM]
Family and Food Are the Main Ingredients on Food Network's New Culinary Competition "Family Food Showdown," Hosted by Valerie Bertinelli
In each episode, two families are pitted against each other in three rounds of challenges designed to test their cooking skills, recipes and family dynamics.

[01/24/19 - 07:13 AM]
Let's Be Frank - "F Is for Family" Renewed for Season 4!
The animated series will return with its 10-episode fourth season next year.

[01/24/19 - 06:30 AM]
Brandi Carlile, Miley Cyrus, H.E.R. and Red Hot Chili Peppers Added to the Lineup for "The 61st Annual Grammy Awards(R)"
They join previously announced performers Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Dan + Shay, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle MonĂ¡e and Kacey Musgraves.

[01/24/19 - 05:01 AM]
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Fiona Shaw CBE Join the Cast of "Fleabag"
"Fleabag" is back for a second bite, and this time she is going toe to toe with the man upstairs.

[01/24/19 - 02:02 AM]
Netflix Mandarin Original Series "Triad Princess" Kicks Off Production
The brand new pairing of Jasper Liu and Eugenie Liu already stirred discussion among fans before production even started.

[01/24/19 - 01:56 AM]
Netflix Announces "Dear Ex" - Original Mandarin Film to Stream on Netflix Globally February 1
The all-star cast, including Roy Chiu, Ying-Xuan Hsieh, Spark Chen and Joseph Huang, brings to the screen a story of diverse and sometimes conflicting family values in a refreshing and fascinating way that marks a departure from conventional Mandarin films.

[01/23/19 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 23
Updates include: The CW orders four pilots, including "Riverdale," "Jane the Virgin" spin-offs; Kate Winslet to star in HBO's "Mare of Easttown"; and JoAnna Garcia Swisher cast in ABC's "Happy Accident."

[01/23/19 - 05:30 PM]
Netflix to Bring "Queer Eye" to Japan
The Fab Five will bring their expertise to Tokyo, working with local tastemakers to make-better a new group of heroes, while they learn and experience Japanese cuisine, fashion, design, grooming and culture firsthand.

[01/23/19 - 02:38 PM]
Video: History(R) Unveils First Tease Promo of Mark Hamill in Season Two of Drama Series "Knightfall"
The spot will air this evening during the network's hit drama "Vikings."

[01/23/19 - 12:34 PM]
Bravo Media's "Summer House" Gets Hot This Winter with Its Premiere on Monday, March 4 at 10PM ET/PT
Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Carl Radke, Lindsay Hubbard, and Danielle Olivera are joined by Hannah Berner, Paige DeSorbo and Jordan Verroi as they embark on a journey of endless fun, drama and hook-ups.

[01/23/19 - 12:11 PM]
TLC's "Counting On" Returns for Its Fourth Season, Bringing Fans Back Into the Duggar-Seewald-Vuolo Homes for the Family's Most Intimate Highs and Heartbreaks
New episodes kick off Monday, February 11 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[01/23/19 - 11:21 AM]
First Look at Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor
He'll make his debut in the "Supergirl" episode entitled "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" airing on Sunday, March 17.

[01/23/19 - 11:03 AM]
Ramy Youssef to Headline His First Stand-Up Comedy Special for HBO
To be taped before a live audience in New York City this spring, the exclusive hour-long presentation will be executive produced by Youssef and Jerrod Carmichael, produced by A24 and directed by Chris Storer.

[01/23/19 - 10:01 AM]
USA Network Renews "Suits" for Its Ninth and Final Season
Season eight resumes tonight at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[01/23/19 - 10:00 AM]
WGN America, Sony Pictures Television and Canada's CTV Pick Up "Carter" for Season Two
Andy Berman joins as showrunner and executive producer for its sophomore season, which will return to North Bay, Ontario to commence production this spring.

[01/23/19 - 10:00 AM]
Instagram Favorite Dr. Evan Antin Travels the World Chasing His Wildlife Bucket List for Animal Planet
"Evan Goes Wild" premieres Sunday, February 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/23/19 - 09:52 AM]
Sony Crackle Secures Exclusive Streaming Rights to All-New Ubisoft(R) Esports Documentary, "To Win It All: The Road to the Six Invitational," Set to Debut Friday, January 25
The documentary follows three top players from around the globe as they try to balance their lives, relationships, and training all while chasing a chance to compete in the Six Invitational and win a life-changing over $1MM prize pool.

[01/23/19 - 09:30 AM]
Chris McKay to Direct "Reborn" Based on the Comic-Book Series by Mark Millar & Greg Capullo for Netflix
McKay is most notably known for his work on "The Lego Movie" franchise having directed "The Lego Batman Movie" and produced "The Lego Ninjago Movie."

[01/23/19 - 09:02 AM]
"Hot Streets" Is Back on the Case with Season Two Premiering February 24th
Joining the cast is veteran actor, Ernie Hudson who lends his voice as Jet Jr., a new character this season.

[01/23/19 - 09:01 AM]
History Celebrates Presidents Day with Two-Night Event "Presidents at War" Premiering February 17
The specials tell the story of World War II through the remarkable experiences of eight men who served in active duty - Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush - eight men who would go on to be Presidents.

[01/23/19 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Comedy Central Releases Final Trailer for "Broad City's" Final Season
Plus: "Broad City" is also partnering with online bidding site Screenbid to auction off rare props, wardrobes, set decorations and other iconic items from the show.

[01/23/19 - 09:00 AM]
FX Announces Premiere Date for "Fosse/Verdon"
Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams star in the eight-episode limited series, due on Tuesday, April 9.

[01/23/19 - 08:38 AM]
Flip or Flop's Tarek El Moussa to Star in New HGTV Pilot
The pilot, currently in production, features Tarek as he partners with real estate novices to help them learn the secrets of a successful flip.

[01/23/19 - 08:35 AM]
20th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration to Air on BET Networks on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 8:00PM ET/PT
The annual NFL-sanctioned event will take place during Super Bowl LIII week, filming in front of a live audience on Thursday, January 31 at Atlanta Symphony Hall.

[01/23/19 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Remains on Top with "This Is Us"
The Peacock takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/23/19 - 08:00 AM]
Sundays on E! Deliver More Powerhouse Women and Unmatched Pop Culture Content This Spring Beginning Sunday, March 3rd
Look for "Total Bellas," "Very Cavallari," "LadyGang" and "Nightly Pop" back-to-back starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/23/19 - 07:47 AM]
WE tv Extends "Love After Lockup" - Fastest-Growing New Cable Reality Series
The network announced today it will keep the cameras rolling and extend the 14-episode second season by an additional 10 episodes.

[01/23/19 - 07:21 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Journeys Across America to Uncover Stories of Resistance and Resilience in "The Green Book: Guide to Freedom"
The one-hour special premieres Monday, February 25 at 8:00/7:00c.







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[10/22/25 - 01:23 PM]
Great American Media to Broadcast the 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Great American Family will exclusively air the special on Friday, December 5 at 8 p.m. ET and stream on Great American Pure Flix until January 31, 2026.

[10/22/25 - 01:18 PM]
Apple Original Films Lands "Sponsor," New Psychological Thriller Starring and Co-Written by Jason Segel
In "Sponsor," Peter (Segel) makes a big mistake when he gets behind the wheel after partying too hard.

[10/22/25 - 10:03 AM]
Bravo's "Married to Medicine" Premieries with a Double Dose of Drama and Shade on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Returning this season are Dr. Jackie Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Toya Bush Harris, Quad Webb and Dr. Mimi Sanders.

[10/22/25 - 09:05 AM]
"Big Break x Good Good" Debuts August 2026 on Golf Channel
Golf Channel's transformative golf reality competition series that broke ground in television entertainment beginning in the early 2000s and ran for a record-breaking 23 seasons - returns to Golf Channel in 2026 in partnership with Good Good Golf.

[10/22/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Announces "June Farms" November 17 Premiere Date and Releases Official Trailer and Key Art
The new series features farm owner and restaurateur Matt Baumgartner, an accomplished but demanding entrepreneur, who runs the farm, restaurant/bar and events space with the help of a team of well-intentioned 20-somethings who aren't always on the same page as their detail-obsessed boss.

[10/22/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Key Art & Trailer Debut - Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season Three
he series returns with all 10 episodes on Thursday, November 13 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US and Disney+ internationally.

[10/22/25 - 09:00 AM]
The CW Network Rings in the Holiday Season with a Festive Slate of Movies and Specials
The holiday season kicks off with "A Waltons Thanksgiving" airing on Saturday, November 22 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT).

[10/22/25 - 08:07 AM]
ESPN College Football on ABC Delivers Top Three Games Across All Networks for Saturday, Oct. 18 - Off to Best Start Since '09
Coverage of Ole Miss at Georgia averaged 9.8 million viewers.

[10/22/25 - 08:05 AM]
"The Count of Monte Cristo" Is Coming to "Masterpiece!"
Experience the timeless tale of love, revenge, and survival, streaming March 1 on the PBS app and airing on PBS beginning March 22.

[10/22/25 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Boosts Programming Slate with 50-Episode Pickup of New Series and Nearly 400 Fresh "House Hunters" Episodes
Other pickups include "My Lottery Dream Home," "Hoarding for the Holidays," "Fixer to Fabulous," and "Cheap A$$ Beach Houses."

[10/22/25 - 08:03 AM]
FOX NFL's America's Game of the Week Delivers 25,630,000 Average Viewers for Commanders-Cowboys
Season-to-date, the NFL on FOX is off to its best start to the season since 2014, averaging 19,646,000 viewers and up +4% over last year's season-to-date average.

[10/22/25 - 08:00 AM]
A24's "Materialists" Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO Max November 7
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

[10/22/25 - 07:44 AM]
"9-1-1: Nashville" Debuts with Over 12 Million Total Audience to Date
The star-studded, high-octane first-responder drama delivered 7.80 million Total Viewers and 1.51 rating among Adults 18-49, excluding encores.

[10/22/25 - 07:07 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Trailer for Vince Gilligan's Highly Anticipated Drama "Pluribus"
Starring Rhea Seehorn, the nine-episode drama series will make its global debut on Apple TV with its first two episodes on Friday, November 7, followed by new episodes every Friday through December 26.

[10/22/25 - 07:02 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights "Modern Marvels: WWII" (wt) Marking the Return of Its "Modern Marvels" Franchise
The new series is slated to premiere spring 2026.