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[02/06/19 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 6
Updates include: CBS gives green light to three multi-camera comedy pilots; FOX eyes "Talent" adaptation as potential series; and Blake Anderson cast in Hulu's "Woke."

[02/06/19 - 11:15 AM]
FOX Entertainment Launches New Company, Sidecar: A "Content Development Accelerator," Headed by Gail Berman
Under Berman's leadership, Sidecar will be responsible for developing scripted and unscripted programming to complement the active development of FOX.

[02/06/19 - 11:15 AM]
FOX Renews "The Simpsons" for Unprecedented 31st and 32nd Seasons
"Woo hoo! 32 Seasons! Watch your back 'Meet the Press,'" said Homer Simpson.

[02/06/19 - 11:11 AM]
Paramount Network Announces 2019 "I Am" Documentary Slate Headlined by Richard Pryor, Jackie O and Patrick Swayze
"I Am Richard Pryor," the first of the three 2019 installments, will make its world premiere at South by Southwest Film Festival on Tuesday, March 12, and will debut on Paramount Network on Friday, March 15.

[02/06/19 - 10:03 AM]
From Producers of "Orange Is the New Black" and "GLOW" Comes Lifetime's Newest Scripted Dramedy "American Princess" Premiering June 2
The series follows runaway bride Amanda Klein (Georgia Flood) as she joins a Renaissance Faire after her wedding goes awry, only to discover there's a lot more to life than she once thought.

[02/06/19 - 09:45 AM]
CBS Announces Additional Artists for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards(R)
Current nominees Chloe x Halle, Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, and Travis Scott are set to perform.

[02/06/19 - 08:21 AM]
Clinton Kelly Hosts New Season of "Spring Baking Championship" Featuring More Eye-Catching and Delectable Spring-Themed Treats
Returning judges include Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, and Lorraine Pascale.

[02/06/19 - 08:17 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Ellen's Game of Games" Tops Disrupted Night
NBC wins the night as the rescheduled Station of the Union Address disrupted the evening.

[02/06/19 - 08:17 AM]
HGTV Picks Up New Real Estate and Home Reno Title "Stay or Sell"
The eight-episode series is slated to premiere in late summer 2019.

[02/06/19 - 08:02 AM]
Netflix Nabs North American Rights to Grant Sputore's Sci-Fi Thriller "I Am Mother"
Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard and Rose Byrne star in the project.

[02/06/19 - 08:00 AM]
CBS Announces Hosts, Performers and Presenters for "Motown 60: A Grammy(R) Celebration" Airing April 21
The live concert will be filmed Tuesday, February 12 at 7:30 PM, PT at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

[02/06/19 - 07:54 AM]
CNN Premieres Two New Original Series, "The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power" and "Tricky Dick," in March
Look for said premieres on Sunday, March 3 and Sunday, March 10, respectively.

[02/06/19 - 07:30 AM]
E! Goes "Live from the Red Carpet" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 10th
An exclusive sneak peek of country singer-songwriter Kacey Musgrave's music video for "Rainbow" will also debut during the live telecast.

[02/06/19 - 07:08 AM]
A+E Studios Announces "Project Blue Book: The Game"
The game will challenge players' observation and deduction tactics, along with the characters of the series, through the recreation of many of the observations recorded in the series.

[02/06/19 - 07:06 AM]
America Ferrera Is Producing "Gentefied," A Half-Hour Dramatic Comedy Series About Three Mexican-American Cousins Set in a Rapidly Changing Los Angeles
Co-creators Marvin Lemus and Linda Yvette Chávez as well as showrunner Monica Macer are also behind the Netflix project.

[02/06/19 - 05:34 AM]
Netflix Announces Five New Spanish Original Series
The five new shows cover a variety of genres and formats that will offer consumers a diverse and exciting choice of content.

[02/05/19 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 5
Updates include: ABC confirms return of "Dancing with the Stars" this fall; FOX gives green light to four more pilots; and Kyle Gallner cast in "Interrogation" at CBS All Access.

[02/05/19 - 02:39 PM]
CBS Renews Critically Acclaimed Comedy "Mom" for Two More Seasons
Anna Faris and Academy and Emmy Award winner Allison Janney have reached new agreements with Warner Bros. Television to return for both years.

[02/05/19 - 02:26 PM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me"
The film explores the rise of legendary soul singer Teddy Pendergrass, the first male African American artist to record five consecutive platinum albums.

[02/05/19 - 02:05 PM]
Ryan O'Connell and Jim Parsons' "Special" Is Coming to Netflix
O'Connell stars in this semi-autobiographical series, which he also wrote and executive produced.

[02/05/19 - 01:30 PM]
Starz Names Oscar(R) Nominee Rachel Morrison Director for "Hightown"
Plus: Shane Harper and Atkins Estimond have joined the cast as Junior and Osito, respectively.

[02/05/19 - 01:04 PM]
"The Village" Premiere Moves to Tuesday, March 19 at 10 P.M.
The NBC drama follows an incredible group of people dwelling in the same Brooklyn apartment building. While these characters are not related by blood, they have become an unlikely family.

[02/05/19 - 12:08 PM]
NAACP Chairman's Award to Be Presented to Congresswoman Maxine Waters During 50th NAACP Image Awards
Said event airs live Saturday, March 30 at 9:00/8:00c on TV One.

[02/05/19 - 11:51 AM]
ID Investigates "Oakland County Child Killer" Murders in Two-Night Special Event, Children of the Snow
Look for said event on Monday, February 18 and Tuesday, February 19 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/05/19 - 11:41 AM]
Three Years in the Making, Smithsonian Channel(TM) Reveals an Unprecedented Portrait of "Epic Yellowstone" with Host Bill Pullman
"This project has been a long time in the making, documenting the awe-inspiring lives and natural splendor of Yellowstone over the past three years," said Pullman.

[02/05/19 - 11:23 AM]
Video: "Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow the director of Bruno and Borat, Larry Charles as he travels around the world to find comedy in unlikeliest of places.

[02/05/19 - 11:20 AM]
Science Channel Goes in Search of Woolly Mammoths and Other Creatures Frozen in Time in "Lost Beasts of the Ice Age" Premiering Sunday, February 24 at 8PM
In an ambitious, new, cutting-edge Science Channel special, top scientists from around the world look to uncover extraordinary evidence into the lives of Ice Age animals, including the fabled woolly mammoth.

[02/05/19 - 11:19 AM]
Paramount Network's Hit Original Series "Bar Rescue" Starring Jon Taffer Returns with New Episodes on Sunday, March 3 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
The sixth season continues when Jon Taffer heads to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where a brother and sister duo find themselves in over their heads after their bar was destroyed by Hurricane Maria.

[02/05/19 - 10:58 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning and Acclaimed Comedy "Modern Family" Picked Up for Its 11th and Final Season
"Chris and Steve have created one of the most seminal and iconic comedies in television history," said Karey Burke. "In its final season, there will be more milestone events that anyone who has been a fan of the series won't want to miss."

[02/05/19 - 10:20 AM]
Freeform Announces March 20 Premiere Date for the Highly Anticipated Series "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists"
Everything about the town of Beacon Heights seems perfect, from its top-tier college to its overachieving residents - but nothing in Beacon Heights is as it appears to be.

[02/05/19 - 10:20 AM]
ABC to Broadcast Special First Look of "Videos After Dark," Hosted by Bob Saget, Following the Season Finale of "The Bachelor" on Tuesday, March 12
Following the notable success of the original franchise, the producers of "America's Funniest Home Videos" have created a new comedy reality series, "Videos After Dark," featuring comedian Bob Saget.

[02/05/19 - 10:19 AM]
The Shocking Conclusion to Colton's Journey to Find Love Will Unfold Live Over Two Nights, March 11 and 12, on ABC's "The Bachelor"
Plus: "Bachelor in Paradise" will return for its sixth season this summer with favorite members of Bachelor Nation getting another chance at finding love.

[02/05/19 - 10:18 AM]
ABC Announces Special Music-Themed Episodes of "American Housewife"
Highlights include an "American Idol"-themed episode featuring Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest.

[02/05/19 - 10:17 AM]
ABC Renews "The Good Doctor," "A Million Little Things" and "Shark Tank" for Additional Seasons
ABC announced today that it has renewed the hit drama "The Good Doctor" for a third season, "A Million Little Things" for a second season and "Shark Tank" for an 11th season.

[02/05/19 - 10:13 AM]
TLC Announces Groundbreaking Wedding Series and Event, "Say Yes to the Dress America"
Casting is underway on the 10-part series, which is slated to premiere in January 2020.

[02/05/19 - 09:15 AM]
Freeform Picks Up Critically Acclaimed Series "Good Trouble" for a Second Season
The series follows Callie (Maia Mitchell) and Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) as they embark on the next phase of their young adult lives in Los Angeles.

[02/05/19 - 09:11 AM]
Netflix Orders Thriller Series "Pieces of Her" from #1 International Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
When a Saturday afternoon trip to the mall with her mother suddenly explodes into violence, an adrift young woman's conception of her mother is forever changed.

[02/05/19 - 09:04 AM]
Freeform Casts Jordin Sparks, Matt Shively and Brooks Brantly for New Series, "Besties" (Working Title)
Sparks will play Becca; an ambitious overachiever from a hard-working, conservative African-American family, who learns that her birth mother is actually white.

[02/05/19 - 09:03 AM]
Your Favorite Trio Returns for Season Three of "The Bold Type" on Tuesday, April 9
Picking up right after the heartbreak, romance and uncertainty from the season two finale in Paris, "The Bold Type" is back in New York City where Jane, Kat and Sutton are all dealing with the aftermath of some major decisions.

[02/05/19 - 09:02 AM]
Freeform Releases New Key Art for Season Two of "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" and Announces Two Hour Season Premiere Set for April 4
Season two turns the heat up on our young heroes as Tyrone and Tandy try to find their place as more active heroes in this world.

[02/05/19 - 09:01 AM]
Freeform Releases Cast Photo from New Series "Party of Five"
The reboot will follow the five Acosta children (fka Buendias) as they navigate daily life struggles to survive as a family unit after their parents are suddenly deported back to Mexico.

[02/05/19 - 09:00 AM]
Junior Year Is On - "grown-ish" Picked Up for Season 3
Currently airing its second season, the sophomore year of "grown-ish" follows Zoey and her friends as they return to CalU with confidence and swagger.

[02/05/19 - 08:32 AM]
Netflix's First Original Dating Series, "Dating Around" Debuts Valentine's Day
Every episode, one single goes on five first dates filled with flirty banter, awkward exchanges and moments of true connection.

[02/05/19 - 08:16 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins Demo Race with "The Bachelor"
The Alphabet takes home top adults 18-49 honors while NBC is the most-watched network.

[02/05/19 - 07:42 AM]
Award-Winning Series "Unsung" and Smash Hit "Uncensored" Return to TV One with New Seasons Exploring the Intimate Lives of Celebrities on Sunday, March 3
Look for the first of eight episodes beginning at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/05/19 - 06:31 AM]
You Can't Escape the Curse - "Light as a Feather" Returns for Season 2 This Summer
Hulu made the renewal announcement via social media this morning.

[02/05/19 - 06:30 AM]
Dolly Parton to Perform New Music on the 61st Annual Grammy Awards(R)
Dolly's special tribute segment will also feature her classic hits sung by Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, and Katy Perry.

[02/04/19 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 4
Updates include: NBC shelves "Hair Live!" telecast; "Riverdale's" Ashleigh Murray bound for "Katy Keene" spin-off; and ABC orders two multi-camera comedy pilots.

[02/04/19 - 03:10 PM]
Freeform Picks Up "Party of Five" to Series with 10 Episode Order
The one-hour drama will follow the five Acosta children (fka Buendia) as they navigate daily life struggles to survive as a family unit after their parents are suddenly deported to Mexico.

[02/04/19 - 01:56 PM]
Super Bowl LIII Draws Total Viewership of 100.7 Million
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 3.







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[04/25/24 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix Greenlights Leanne Morgan Scripted Comedy from Co-Creator Chuck Lorre
Additionally, Morgan will do two stand-up specials for Netflix.

[04/25/24 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix & Shondaland Announce New "Bridgerton" Season 3 Product Collections & Brand Collaborations
In celebration of its upcoming Season 3 premiere, Netflix and Shondaland are announcing new product collections with leading lifestyle brands that speak to the essence of the Bridgerton universe and the underpinnings of the romantic Regency era releasing this spring.

[04/25/24 - 10:37 AM]
ABC's "Will Trent" Continues Momentum as Series Logs Highest Total Viewer Audience to Date and Highest Adults 18-49 Rating in Over a Year
After 35 days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, "Will Trent" continues its ratings climb in episode three of season two, growing to 11.23 million Total Viewers and marking its highest multiplatform telecast to date.

[04/25/24 - 10:07 AM]
Video: "Prom Dates" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Prom Dates" follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom.

[04/25/24 - 10:02 AM]
HGTV Picks-Up New Season of Popular Hawaii-Based Series "Renovation Aloha"
The new season is slated to premiere in 2025.

[04/25/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Third Season of "Mayor of Kingstown"
In season three, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls.

[04/25/24 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Enters Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement to Air Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants
The 73rd Miss USA Pageant will air live on Sunday, August 4 while the companion pageant, Miss Teen USA, will air live on Thursday, August 1.

[04/25/24 - 09:29 AM]
The Brenner Brothers Are Back with a Sequel This Holiday Season on Hallmark Channel!
Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin reprise their roles in the all-new sequel to "Three Wise Men and a Baby" - the #1 most-watched original movie premiere of 2022.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere Two-Night Event "The Great War" Executive Produced by Robin Roberts on May 27
The documentary series is told through dramatic narrative sequences, insightful interviews and contemporary scholarship, and dynamic archival footage.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Clipped" - Official Trailer - Laurence Fishburne, Jacki Weaver, Cleopatra Coleman, Ed O'Neill - FX
The scandalous story of LA's other basketball team.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for the New Documentary Series "Hollywood Con Queen," Featuring the Unbelievable Story of One of Hollywood's Biggest Scams, Premiering Globally May 8
"Hollywood Con Queen" hails from Emmy winner Chris Smith and Library Films.

[04/25/24 - 08:30 AM]
CBS Renews Drama "The Equalizer" for the 2024-2025 Broadcast Season
It is a top 10 primetime broadcast drama, ranking #8 overall season-to-date with 7.89 million viewers, according to Nielsen Most Current Data.

[04/25/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Docuseries "Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza" to Premiere May 21
Directed by the multi-Emmy nominated Michael John Warren and executive produced by multi-Emmy nominees James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, the three-part series made its triumphant world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

[04/25/24 - 08:00 AM]
Lights, Camera... "Action"! The High-Octane Documentary Series Makes Its Streaming Debut on Peacock on April 26
The new series features the real lives behind some of Hollywood's top stunt performers, including behind-the-scenes footage of Universal Pictures' The Fall Guy (in theaters May 3).

[04/25/24 - 05:00 AM]
Entertainment Icon Reba McEntire to Host the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 16-time ACM Award-winning host will also take center stage to perform new music, in addition to helming country music's longest-running awards show.