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[02/26/19 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 26
Updates include: FOX extends "Hell's Kitchen" for seasons 19 and 20; Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Tawny Newsome to lead ABC's "Woman Up"; and Ben J. Pierce to star in The CW's "Glamorous."

[02/26/19 - 02:17 PM]
Music Mogul DJ Khaled to Host the Ultimate Kids' Party, "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2019," Live on Saturday, March 23, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
The news, which also included this year's nominees, was announced today by Liza Koshy via a first-time "Kids' Choice Awards" nomination livestream event.

[02/26/19 - 02:16 PM]
"Chicago" Dramas Back for More as NBC Renews All Three Series for 2019-20 Season
"Chicago Med," "Chicago Fire" and "Chicago P.D." will all return next season.

[02/26/19 - 11:23 AM]
USA Network Renews "Temptation Island" for Season 2
Set to film later this year, Mark L. Walberg will return to host an extended 12-episode sophomore run, which will include a reunion special.

[02/26/19 - 11:16 AM]
BYUtv Announces Production of Long-Awaited "Christmas Jars" Movie Adaptation
Based on the bestselling novel by Jason F. Wright, it tells the story of reporter Hope Jensen, who uncovers the remarkable secret behind the "Christmas Jars" - glass jars filled with coins and bills anonymously left for people in need.

[02/26/19 - 09:16 AM]
Emmy(R) and Tony(R) Award Winner Nathan Lane Joins Showtime(R) Drama Series "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels"
He'll play Lewis Michener, a veteran officer in the LAPD, wise to the ways of the world and ruthless in pursuit of his goals.

[02/26/19 - 09:04 AM]
HBO Renews Documentary Series "Axios" for Second Season
The new season will feature eight half-hour episodes, four this spring and four this fall, as well as four specials, reacting to the most consequential news of the moment and driving the conversation with shorter, interview-based programs.

[02/26/19 - 08:10 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Returns on Top for NBC
The Peacock's reality franchise however is down more than 20% from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[02/26/19 - 08:00 AM]
"Dateline" Sold in 85% of the U.S. for Its Third Season in National Syndication
The syndicated version of "Dateline" is currently in its second season airing on FOX Television Stations as well as leading station groups across the country.

[02/26/19 - 06:47 AM]
Fans to Choose Final Cast Members for Reimagined Versions of "MTV's The Real World" Exclusively on Facebook Watch This Spring
For each of the iterations taking place in the U.S., Mexico and Thailand, the iconic seventh and final cast members will be picked based on Facebook poll results.

[02/25/19 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 25
Updates include: Cobie Smulders to topline ABC's "Stumptown"; Jimmy Smits set as lead in NBC's "Bluff City Law"; and Kim Cattrall among first cast in FOX's "Filthy Rich."

[02/25/19 - 04:04 PM]
"E! Live from the Red Carpet: Oscars 2019" Scores Double-Digit Growth with Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 and Record Multi-Platform Performance
E! spins the numbers for Sunday, February 24.

[02/25/19 - 01:17 PM]
"The Voice Comeback Stage" Digital Series Presented by Lay's(R) Returns for Season 16 with New Format and Grammy Award-Nominated Singer-Songwriter Bebe Rexha as Fifth Coach
During the first round of competition, six artists who did not get a chair turn go head to head.

[02/25/19 - 01:00 PM]
A New Entertainment Special "One Night for One Drop: Imagined by Cirque du Soleil," Brought to You by Colgate, Will Be Televised for the First Time March 16 on CBS
This is the first time that this special charity performance will be televised.

[02/25/19 - 12:02 PM]
Two-Hour Documentary "The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story" Airs Monday, April 29, on ABC
Lincoln Square Productions has acquired the U.S. television rights to a documentary from Miracle Productions on the iconic band and their new regular frontman, Adam Lambert.

[02/25/19 - 11:32 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) and the BBC Explore the Origins of Brexit and the Migrant Crisis in "Europe in Chaos"
Look for back-to-back specials on Thursday, March 28 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/25/19 - 11:30 AM]
CBS Announces the Fourth Season of Comedy Series "Life in Pieces" to Premiere on Thursday, April 18
This season, the Short family welcomes a few new family members and weathers an unexpected health crisis, plus some long-hidden secrets are revealed in an unexpected way.

[02/25/19 - 10:52 AM]
ABC's 2019 "Oscars(R)" Grows by 3.1 Million Viewers and by 13% in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 24.

[02/25/19 - 09:37 AM]
The Little Women of Atlanta & LA Are Back!
Look for Lifetime's reality franchises to return on March 28 and April 4, respectively.

[02/25/19 - 08:22 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Oscars Tick Up for ABC in Viewers, Demos
Early results put the Alphabet's annual coverage up from last year in both categories.

[02/25/19 - 02:46 AM]
Netflix Signs Deal for "Blood & Water," Their Second Original Series from South Africa, Continuing Its Investment in the African Region
"Blood & Water" will be a teen-led drama which follows a local teen uncovering her family's secret past and navigating the complicated world of a South African high school.

[02/24/19 - 07:58 PM]
Video: "The Irishman" - Announcement
Martin Scorsese's latest film premieres this fall on Netflix.

[02/24/19 - 12:34 PM]
Video: HBO Releases New Footage of 2019 Programming
The "It All Starts Here" promo will premiere tonight prior to the season finale of "True Detective."

[02/24/19 - 08:53 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Leads Demo Race with NBA
The Alphabet takes home the adults 18-49 honors while CBS is the most-watched network.

[02/23/19 - 08:28 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Dramas Top Viewers, Demos
Two episodes of "Hawaii Five-0" help push the Eye in front in both categories.

[02/22/19 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 22
Updates include: Jussie Smollett dropped from "Empire" for remainder of season; production on hold for new season of "Wynonna Earp"; and Malik Yoba to return for ABC's "New York Undercover" revival.

[02/22/19 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Films Drama "Native Son," Based on the Classic Novel by Richard Wright, Debuts April 6 on HBO
Directed by first-time director and renowned visual artist Rashid Johnson from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, the drama had its world premiere in January at the Sundance Film Festival.

[02/22/19 - 10:12 AM]
TV One Previews Original True Crime Film "Loved to Death" at the Annual Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA; Film to Premiere Summer 2019
The film stars MC Lyte, McKinley Freeman, Tobias Truvillion and Chrystee Pharris.

[02/22/19 - 10:02 AM]
Netflix Orders New Scripted Series "Firefly Lane," Based on the Novel by Kristin Hannah
Maggie Friedman will serve as showrunner of the 10-episode series.

[02/22/19 - 09:45 AM]
CBS Renews "Young Sheldon" for Two Additional Seasons
"Thanks to Chuck Lorre's and Steve Molaro's outstanding creative leadership, 'Young Sheldon' has been a powerful performer for the Network with an audience that towers over most of the television landscape," said Kelly Kahl.

[02/22/19 - 09:16 AM]
Ryan Murphy Is Bringing "Hollywood" to Netflix
A love letter to the Golden Age of Tinseltown, this straight-to-series production will be his third show for Netflix.

[02/22/19 - 09:01 AM]
Natalie Dormer Joins Showtime(R) Drama Series "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels"
She'll play Magda, a supernatural demon who can take the appearance of anyone she chooses and manifests in a number of guises throughout the story.

[02/22/19 - 08:33 AM]
Video: "After Life" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From the mind of Ricky Gervais, "After Life" is a the story of Tony, who had an all-too-perfect life.

[02/22/19 - 08:08 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Bang Theory" Sparks CBS to Victory
The Eye takes home top honors among both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/22/19 - 06:41 AM]
"Deep State" Season 2 Premieres April 28 on EPIX
Joining the cast this season is Walton Goggins as Nathan Miller, an ex-CIA operative brought in as a fixer for the deep state.

[02/22/19 - 06:36 AM]
Favorites Renee Elise Goldsberry and Chris Conner Return to "Altered Carbon"; Simone Missick, Dina Shihabi, Torben Liebrecht and James Saito Join Cast
As previously announced, Anthony Mackie is Takeshi Kovacs in the new season.

[02/22/19 - 06:02 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Offers the Premiere of "Desus & Mero" Online for Free
In the premiere episode, Desus Nice and The Kid Mero welcomed fellow Bronx native Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) as the first guest in studio.

[02/22/19 - 05:01 AM]
Candace Cameron Bure and Daughter Host "The 27th Annual Movieguide Awards" on Monday, February 25
Honoring the top movies for families, "The Movieguide Awards" attracts Hollywood's best and brightest talent as they celebrate spiritually uplifting and moral entertainment.

[02/21/19 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 21
Updates include: Adam Pally, Abby Elliott to star NBC's "Uninsured"; Carra Patterson set as lead in "Patty's Auto" at FOX; and Adrian Grenier tapped for Syfy's "Cipher."

[02/21/19 - 01:05 PM]
Netflix Boards Skydance Media's "The Old Guard" Starring Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne
The film is based on the comic book series created by author Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernández.

[02/21/19 - 12:41 PM]
"The Eric Andre Show's" Kraft Punk Takes on D.C.
The special premieres Friday, March 8 at Midnight ET/PT on Adult Swim.

[02/21/19 - 12:25 PM]
Comedians Jess Hilarious & DC Young Fly Set to Host the Second Annual BET Social Awards
The one-hour event airs live Sunday, March 3 at 8:00/7:00c from Tyler Perry Studios, in Atlanta.

[02/21/19 - 12:03 PM]
"Animal Cribs" Returns to Animal Planet for a Second Season on March 1st at 9 PM ET/PT
Antonio Ballatore is on a mission - one that will allow families and their animals to live together in harmony.

[02/21/19 - 11:17 AM]
Tiffany Marie Smith and Charlie Field Cast in Title Roles of Lifetime Feature "Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal"
Filming begins later this month in Vancouver for a spring debut.

[02/21/19 - 11:04 AM]
Cartoon Network to Unveil "Victor and Valentino" in U.S. and Latin America on Saturday, March 30
The series follows two half-brothers learning to appreciate each other's quirks and differences while exploring Monte Macabre, a small and mysterious town, where the myths and legends of Mesoamerican folklore come to life.

[02/21/19 - 10:47 AM]
The Musical Comedy "I Ship It" Season Two to Air on The CW Network Beginning Friday, April 19, Following "Dynasty"
The first season is currently streaming on CW Seed, The CW Network's digital network, where it premiered in 2016 and won a 2016 Streamy Award.

[02/21/19 - 10:36 AM]
E! Goes "Live from the Red Carpet" at the 91st Annual Academy Awards This Sunday, February 24th
Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic will once again headline "E! Live From The Red Carpet: Oscars 2019" to bring fans the most spontaneous and entertaining interviews with film's biggest stars and nominees.

[02/21/19 - 10:20 AM]
Starz Inks "Kin" Development Deal with Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine
"Kin" follows three generations of women who are thrust together when their dynamic and controversial matriarch moves back to town.

[02/21/19 - 10:06 AM]
"Miz & Mrs" Returns to USA Network on Tuesday, April 2
The network previously extended the current season, bringing the total to 20, half-hour episodes.

[02/21/19 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "The Order" Season 1 - Official Trailer - Netflix
At Belgrave University, college freshman Jack Morton joins a fabled secret society where he's thrust into a dangerous game of life or death.







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[04/24/24 - 10:59 AM]
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[04/24/24 - 09:09 AM]
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[04/24/24 - 09:05 AM]
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[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Black Twitter: A People's History" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.

[04/24/24 - 07:59 AM]
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Joining the cast in a role "Outlander" fans will recognize from early seasons is Sally Messham as Mrs. Fitz, Ellen's maid at Castle Leoch and Murtagh's aunt.

[04/24/24 - 07:03 AM]
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[04/24/24 - 07:02 AM]
Paramount+ Renews Original Animated Preschool Series "Dora" for a Second Season
The iconic Latina heroine made her triumphant return earlier this month in the all-new CG-animated series produced by Nickelodeon Animation.

[04/24/24 - 07:01 AM]
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[04/24/24 - 06:01 AM]
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[04/24/24 - 01:01 AM]
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[04/24/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Thank You, Next" - Official Teaser - Netflix
After a painful breakup, a young lawyer dives head first into the confusing world of modern dating, with the unwavering support of her best friends.