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[01/28/19 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 28
Updates include: ABC orders two drama pilots based on Israeli series; Patricia Heaton-led "Carol's Second Act" gets pilot order from CBS; and FOX makes second drama pilot order with "Prodigal Son."

[01/28/19 - 08:31 PM]
"Delhi Crime" - A Seven-Part Series Inspired by a Notorious 2012 Rape Investigation by the Delhi Police That Reverberated Across India and the World - Will Premiere March 22 on Netflix
The project is written and directed by Richie Mehta.

[01/28/19 - 03:03 PM]
2019 Pro Bowl on ESPN and ABC Delivers Eight Million Viewers
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, January 27.

[01/28/19 - 02:20 PM]
Oxygen Media's "In Ice Cold Blood" Hosted by Ice-T Returns Monday, February 25 at 8PM ET/PT
Ice-T returns as host and executive producer, using his distinct voice to guide viewers through shocking true stories involving sex, money, obsession - or a fatal cocktail of all three.

[01/28/19 - 01:00 PM]
"The Twilight Zone" Enlists Taissa Farmiga, Rhea Seehorn, Luke Kirby and Ike Barinholtz
They will star in an upcoming episode that will also feature Percy Hynes-White.

[01/28/19 - 11:44 AM]
USA Adapts Critically Acclaimed Megan Abbott Mystery "Dare Me" to Series
Based on the acclaimed novel by Megan Abbott, "Dare Me" is an unflinching exploration of teen angst, jealousy, loyalty, and the dynamics of power in a small Midwestern town.

[01/28/19 - 11:42 AM]
"VH1 Trailblazer Honors" Kicks Off Women's History Month Celebrating Academy Award Nominee Ava DuVernay
The one-hour special will air on International Women's Day, Friday, March 8 at 9:00/8:00c on VH1 and Logo.

[01/28/19 - 11:01 AM]
Nickelodeon's "Double Dare" Takes the Gridiron at Super Bowl LIII
Hosted by Liza Koshy and featuring color commentary from Marc Summers, the teams will include NFL athletes Drew Brees and Russell Wilson, as well as Nickelodeon stars Scarlett Spencer and Dallas Dupree Young.

[01/28/19 - 10:59 AM]
TLC's Hit Series "Trading Spaces" Sets Season 10 Return for March 16th
Hosted by Paige Davis, this season includes 12 episodes filmed across the country, where the designers tackle new challenges as varied as teachers' lounges, twin sisters' homes, attics, basements and even homes of ex-spouses, among others.

[01/28/19 - 10:15 AM]
Freeform Inks Script to Series Deal for "Party Girls" with Platform One Media, Laurence Fishburne's Cinema Gypsy and Picture It Productions
The half-hour, single-camera dramedy is inspired by the true story of Ericka Suzanne, daughter of the first female leader of the Black Panther Party, Elaine Brown.

[01/28/19 - 09:17 AM]
"A Discovery of Witches" Casts a Spell on Audiences, Conjuring Record Breaking Subscriber Growth and Viewership for Sundance Now and Shudder
In all, "A Discovery of Witches" accounted for more than half of all streaming activity on Sundance Now.

[01/28/19 - 09:15 AM]
Life May Not Be a Cabaret, But There Are Plenty of Theatrics When "The Real Housewives of New York City" Premieres Wednesday, March 6 at 9PM ET/PT
Returning this season are Bethenny Frankel, Dorinda Medley, Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, and Tinsley Mortimer, joined by friend Barbara Kavovit.

[01/28/19 - 08:47 AM]
Richard Armitage Will Star as Adam Price in "The Stranger," A Suspenseful, Eight-Episode Series Based on Harlan Coben's Novel
The project details a devastating secret that not only threatens to destroy Adam's family but also end their lives.

[01/28/19 - 08:20 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, FOX Share Demo Crown as "Rent" Leads Night
FOX's telecast is the number one draw among adults 18-49.

[01/27/19 - 08:14 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with NBA Coverage
"NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC" leads the night among adults 18-49.

[01/27/19 - 07:47 AM]
Discovery Announces Next Phase for Project C.A.T and Premieres "Tigerland" at Sundance
The film will debut on Discovery on March 30, in U.S. and in countries and territories around the world.

[01/26/19 - 10:06 AM]
Video: OWN Unveils Teaser Trailer at Sundance for Its Highly Anticipated New Drama "David Makes Man," From Oscar Winner Tarell Alvin McCraney
The series is set for a summer 2019 premiere on OWN.

[01/26/19 - 08:41 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Charts with "Celebrity Big Brother"
The Eye wins the night among total viewers, shares the adults 18-49 crown with ABC.

[01/25/19 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 25
Updates include: NBC gives green light to Bradley Whitford-led comedy pilot; CBS orders drama pilots "Nancy," "Under the Bridge"; and HBO's "The Outsider" fills out its cast.

[01/25/19 - 02:30 PM]
CBS Renews Three Hit Freshman Series for 2019-2020 Season
"FBI," "The Neighborhood" and "Magnum P.I." will all return to the network next year for a second season.

[01/25/19 - 01:02 PM]
"The Other Two" Series Premiere Delivers 2.25 Million Total Viewers for Comedy Central, Including Streaming and Replays
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[01/25/19 - 12:01 PM]
Crimes of Love and Passion Are Unleashed in Investigation Discovery's New Series "Heart of Darkness"
The six-part series launches Saturday, February 9 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[01/25/19 - 10:05 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Debuts Official Trailer for Sacha Jenkins' "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men" Ahead of Sundance Film Festival Premiere
The full series will air on Showtime later this spring.

[01/25/19 - 10:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Premiering New Seasons of "Crashletes" and "The Dude Perfect Show" in February
Both shows are created by Rob Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson of Superjacket Productions.

[01/25/19 - 10:01 AM]
Disney Channel Orders Season Two of the Live-Action Comedy "Coop & Cami Ask the World"
New episodes from season one, which launched last October, will continue to air on Saturdays (10:30-11:00 A.M. EST) on Disney Channel and in the DisneyNOW app.

[01/25/19 - 09:31 AM]
MTV Greenlights "Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D & Vinny"
Slated to premiere later this year, MTV's new dating-competition show gives 20 contestants the chance to win the hearts of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation's" iconic duo.

[01/25/19 - 09:03 AM]
"Song of Parkland," Telling the Story of Drama Students Who Harness the Power of the Arts to Heal Themselves and Their Community in the Wake of Tragedy, Debuts Feb. 7 on HBO
The touching documentary debuts one year after the attack.

[01/25/19 - 08:09 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demo Race with "Grey's Anatomy"
The Alphabet tops the night among adults 18-49 while a repeat heavy CBS is the most-watched network.

[01/25/19 - 08:00 AM]
Netflix Orders Limited Drama Series "Behind Her Eyes"
Steve Lightfoot is behind the six-episode series.

[01/25/19 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer & Key Art for Chiwetel Ejiofor's Directorial Debut - "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind"
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.

[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.







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[04/28/26 - 12:16 PM]
Netflix Expands "Stranger Things" Universe: "Tales From '85" Scores Early Season 2 Renewal
"Stranger Things: Tales From '85" debuted in the Netflix Global Top 10 at #7 this week, securing a spot in the top 15 animated series debuts of all time.

[04/28/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[04/28/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Original Sports Documentary Series "U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Soccer Team" Debuts May 12
The five-part documentary series is an unprecedented look inside the United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) in the leadup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America this June.

[04/28/26 - 10:01 AM]
Dave Chappelle's Pulling Up on Netflix Is a Joke Fest with Star-Studded Music and Comedy Shows
For three nights from May 7-9, the comedian takes over the legendary Hollywood Palladium with shows that blend comedy and music with surprise guest appearances.

[04/28/26 - 09:08 AM]
CNN Original Series "Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose" Premieres Saturday, May 30 at 9PM ET/PT
Timed to America's 250th anniversary, the five-episode sees Ferguson travel coast-to-coast to explore the defining ideas, and contradictions, at the heart of the United States.

[04/28/26 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Between Father and Son" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In just a few suspenseful minutes, a lawyer's world tilts as her visit to her fiancé's family estate ignites an irresistible bond with her future stepson.

[04/28/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Perfect Match" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
More swaps. More sparks. More drama. Reality stars from "Love Is Blind," "Vanderpump Rules," "Love Island" and more shake up the game, but who'll find their perfect match?

[04/28/26 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Forever Young: A Grammy Salute to Rod Stewart Live," Airing Tuesday, May 19 on CBS and Paramount+
This two-hour celebration brings viewers on stage and behind the scenes for an all-access concert experience.

[04/28/26 - 08:53 AM]
"Crime and Punishment in America," New Documentary from Lynn Novick, to Air on PBS in November 2026
Samuel L. Jackson, Laura Linney, Bobby Cannavale, Matthew Rhys, Michael Stuhlbarg, David Hyde Pierce, and BD Wong will lend their voices to the four-part, eight-hour documentary series.

[04/28/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Soccer Meets America" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
This riveting series reveals how the convergence of key events transformed the United States into the global soccer powerhouse it is today.

[04/28/26 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date and Glimpse at "Sterling Point"
The series will debut all eight episodes globally on August 5, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[04/28/26 - 07:16 AM]
Video: "Welcome to Wrexham" - Season 5 Official Trailer - Ryan Reynolds, Rob Mac - FX
The new season returns Thursday, May 14 on FXX and Hulu.

[04/28/26 - 07:06 AM]
Apple TV's Emmy Award-Winning Series "Ted Lasso" Returns for Season Four on August 5
Season four marks the return of fan favorites, including Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift, alongside new additions Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely.

[04/28/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Funny AF with Kevin Hart" - Live Semi-final and Grand Finale - Official Trailer - Netflix
The break of a lifetime is at stake as the competition turns live and the last remaining comics square off - with the winner crowned by your vote.

[04/28/26 - 07:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Mario Lopez, Tony Danza, and Dominic Lopez to Star in New Original Christmas Movie, "Christmas at the Starlight"
In their first known scripted on-screen pairing as father and son, Lopez and Danza bring extraordinary warmth, charisma, and generational appeal to a timeless holiday story about family, legacy, faith, and the traditions that lead us home.