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    [wednesday, february 27, 2019]    
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[02/27/19 - 11:55 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 27
Updates include: FOX cancels "Love Connection" after two seasons; Mike Vogel to lead ABC's "Triangle"; and Stephen Dorff to play "Deputy" for FOX.

[02/27/19 - 05:06 PM]
Netflix to Bring 2 New Animation Series from Korea in March
Season two of "Larva Island" will be joined by "YooHoo to the Rescue."

[02/27/19 - 02:21 PM]
NBC Renews Critically Acclaimed Comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" for 2019-20 Season
This will mark the second season of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" on NBC and the seventh season the series has been on the air.

[02/27/19 - 12:16 PM]
Oxygen Media Uncovers "Murder for Hire" from Executive Producer Dick Wolf
Along with the hit series "Cold Justice" and "Criminal Confessions," "Murder for Hire" is Dick Wolf's third series with Oxygen.

[02/27/19 - 11:06 AM]
Cinemax Renews Action Series "Strike Back" for Seventh and Final Season
The series wraps its sixth season on Friday, March 29.

[02/27/19 - 11:00 AM]
"Strange Angel" Casts Angus Macfadyen as Aleister Crowley
Season two of the series is due to premiere this summer.

[02/27/19 - 10:54 AM]
Hit Series "Gold Rush: Parker's Trail" Travels to Papua New Guinea for Third Season on Discovery
Look for the new season Friday, April 5 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[02/27/19 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Tick" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Look for the new season beginning Friday, April 5 on the streaming service.

[02/27/19 - 10:00 AM]
"90210," A Six-Episode Event Series, To Air on FOX
Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling star in the project, due this summer.

[02/27/19 - 09:04 AM]
FX Networks Picks Up "Untitled Lil Dicky" to Series
The series is centered on a suburban neurotic man in his late twenties who has convinced himself that he's destined to be one of the best rappers of all time.

[02/27/19 - 09:00 AM]
CBS All Access Renews "Star Trek: Discovery" for Third Season
In addition, Michelle Paradise will join Alex Kurtzman as co-showrunner.

[02/27/19 - 08:58 AM]
WE tv Stirs Up All New Drama on Season Three of the Hit Culinary Docu-Series "Hustle & Soul" Premiering on Thursday, April 4 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
The series follows Chef Lawrence Page, proprietor of The Pink Teacup, who has big plans to expand his Soul Food brand to Miami with the opening of The Pink Teacup Villa.

[02/27/19 - 08:30 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Heads to the Frozen Forests of Northern Europe to Witness a Battle for Survival in "Wolf vs. Bear"
The one-hour special premieres Wednesday, March 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/27/19 - 08:09 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Sparks NBC to Demo Victory
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[02/27/19 - 08:01 AM]
CMT Unites Boyz II Men and Brett Young for an All-New "CMT Crossroads" Premiering Wednesday, March 27 at 10PM ET/PT
The news comes on the heels of strong growth as CMT recently notched eight consecutive quarters of year-over-year ratings and share growth in Prime among Adults 18-49.

[02/27/19 - 07:55 AM]
Science Channel Searches Far and Wide for More "Mysteries of the Abandoned" - All New Episodes Beginning Tuesday, March 19
Scouring the globe for obscure buildings and sites that were once thriving, but now just footnotes in history, the series returns for nine new episodes.

[02/27/19 - 07:30 AM]
"The OA Part II" Launches Globally on Netflix on Friday, March 22
The new season follows OA as she navigates a new dimension, one in which she had a completely different life as a Russian heiress, and one in which she once again finds herself as Hap's captive.

[02/27/19 - 07:06 AM]
Inaugural "Urban One Honors" Awards to Air on TV One February 28 at 8P/7C
Host DL Hughley will honor Jermaine Dupri, April Ryan, Brandy, Tom Joyner, Marvin Sapp, DJ Khaled, June Ambrose, Doc Walker, Shaun King, Benny Pough, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Jade Novah, Dr. Nadia Lopez, Tracy Martin, Sybrina Fulton and Rotimi.

[02/27/19 - 07:00 AM]
The 2019 "iHeartRadio Music Awards" to Feature Performances by Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Garth Brooks, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and More, Thursday, March 14, Live on FOX
iHeartMedia also announced that Taylor Swift will receive the iHeartRadio Tour of the Year Award for her Reputation Stadium Tour.

[02/27/19 - 06:02 AM]
"Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland" Debuts March 4 on HBO and OWN
The two-part HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland" explores the separate but parallel experiences of two young boys, James "Jimmy" Safechuck, at age ten, and Wade Robson, at age seven, both of whom were befriended by Michael Jackson.

[02/27/19 - 01:45 AM]
Video: "Ares" - Now in Production - Netflix
The eight episode psychological horror series enters the world of Ares, a secret student society in the heart of Amsterdam where best friends Rosa and Jacob surrender to a world of wealth and power.

[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.







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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.