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[03/05/19 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 5
Updates include: Russell Hornsby scores title role in NBC's "Lincoln"; Michael Sheen to star in FOX's "Prodigal Son"; and Sarah Drew, Walton Goggins to lead respective CBS pilots.

[03/05/19 - 05:00 PM]
Freeform Begins Production on "Unrelated" (FKA "Besties")
The series stars Jordin Sparks, Gigi Zumbado, Matt Shively, Jessika Van and Davi Santos.

[03/05/19 - 03:20 PM]
Siobhan Finneran Takes a Leading Role in Harlan Coben Thriller, "The Stranger," with Hannah John-Kamen Cast in the Titular Role
The eight-part series follows a mysterious stranger who exposes people's secrets, dropping bombshells that will shatter lives.

[03/05/19 - 12:06 PM]
NBC Announces Summer Premiere Dates for "America's Got Talent" and "American Ninja Warrior"
Look for the new seasons to launch on Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29, respectively.

[03/05/19 - 12:02 PM]
Comedy Series "Barry," Starring Emmy(R) Winner Bill Hader, Returns for Second Season March 31 on HBO
Desperate to leave his violent past behind in favor of his newfound passion, Barry is attempting to untangle himself from the world of contract killing and fully immerse himself in acting.

[03/05/19 - 12:01 PM]
Craig Hunegs to Assume Role of President, Disney Television Studios, After the Close of the 21st Century Fox, Inc. Acquisition
In this position, Hunegs will have oversight of all functions and areas of operation for Disney Television Studios, which includes ABC Studios, ABC Signature, Twentieth Century Fox Television and Fox 21 Television Studios.

[03/05/19 - 10:45 AM]
Witches Fight for Our Country in the New Freeform Series "Motherland: Fort Salem"
The series, created by Eliot Laurence, is set in an alternate, present-day America where witches ended their persecution 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the U.S. government to fight for their country.

[03/05/19 - 10:26 AM]
Paramount Network Explores the Life and Career of Iconic Comedian Richard Pryor in New Documentary
"I Am Richard Pryor" 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.

[03/05/19 - 09:22 AM]
Anthony Anderson Returns as Host For 50th NAACP Image Awards
Winners will be revealed during the two-hour live TV special airing on TV One on Saturday, March 30 from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

[03/05/19 - 09:15 AM]
Joe D'Ambrosia Promoted to General Manager, Disney Junior
He will now oversee all extensions of the Disney Junior experience, on- and off-screen, and will continue to be responsible for all development and production of Disney's original programming content for kids 2-7 as well as acquisitions for the preschooler demographic.

[03/05/19 - 09:00 AM]
Hosts Announced for "One Night for One Drop: Imagined by Cirque du Soleil" Airing March 16 on CBS
Kevin Frazier and Tara Lipinski are announced to host the new entertainment special.

[03/05/19 - 08:30 AM]
BYUtv Announces Seasons 2 & 3 of Star-Studded Musical Improv Series "Show Offs"
Season one's special guests will include NSYNC's Joey Fatone and "High School Musical" stars Corbin Bleu and Lucas Grabeel.

[03/05/19 - 08:13 AM]
Bobby Flay and Daughter Sophie Hit the Streets for Their Culinary Favorites in New Series "The Flay List"
The six-episode series launches Thursday, April 11 at 10:30/9:00c.

[03/05/19 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice," "The Bachelor" Share Demo Crown
NBC however is the most-watched network overall last night.

[03/05/19 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Game of Thrones" - Season 8 - Official Trailer (HBO)
The show's final season rolls out Sunday, April 14 on HBO.

[03/05/19 - 05:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel Blooms in Spring: "Spring Fever" Features Six All-New Movie Premieres in March and April
The event starts with "Flip that Romance" on Saturday, March 16 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/04/19 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 4
Updates include: "Riverdale" co-star Luke Perry passes away; NBC tables plans for "Law & Order: Hate Crimes"; and Nathalie Kelley to star in ABC's "The Baker and the Beauty."

[03/04/19 - 03:02 PM]
NBC Renews Its Critically Applauded Comedy "Superstore" for Fifth Season
"Week after week Justin Spitzer, our amazing writers, and cast and crew masterfully deliver a comedy that not only makes us laugh but speaks to the larger issues of the day," said Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta.

[03/04/19 - 02:00 PM]
Santiago Cabrera and Michelle Hurd Join CBS All Access' Upcoming Untitled "Star Trek" Jean-Luc Picard Series
No specifics however were given about their characters.

[03/04/19 - 01:50 PM]
"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Returns to VH1 on Monday, March 25th at 8:00PM ET/PT with Back-to-Back Episodes
Scrapp DeLeon makes his grand return to the highly-anticipated season along with several series vets.

[03/04/19 - 11:00 AM]
"Legion" and "Archer: 1999" Coming to WonderCon Anaheim
FX's "Legion" panel will be among the opening night activities, while FXX's "Archer: 1999" will help close out the festival on Sunday.

[03/04/19 - 10:04 AM]
New Episodes of "Escaping Polygamy" Premiere April 1 on Lifetime
Look for the first of four new episodes at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/04/19 - 10:02 AM]
CBS All Access Renews "No Activity" for a Third Season
"We are so excited to welcome back our favorite cops for a third season of 'No Activity,'" said Julie McNamara.

[03/04/19 - 09:03 AM]
Netflix Announces "Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate"
The evening will be filled with an elite lineup of comedians, actors, and musicians paying homage to the iconic show with modern takes on timeless moments, as well as Lily Tomlin's revival of her seminal Edith Ann and Ernestine characters.

[03/04/19 - 08:10 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Returns on Top for ABC
The Alphabet's new season kicks off as the night's number one draw among adults 18-49.

[03/04/19 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Queer Eye's" Fab Five Are Serving Self-Care and Love in Season 3 Trailer Debut
This season, these fearless ambassadors of taste are headed to Kansas City to bring their infectious brand of self-love, confidence and encouragement to a whole new roster of heroes.

[03/04/19 - 06:06 AM]
Everything Goes Sideways in MotorTrend's New Series "Drift This"
Hosted by drifting pioneers Chris Forsberg and Ryan Tuerck, the series explores how to make improbable vehicles - from a UPS-style truck to a stretch limousine to bumper cars - drift.

[03/04/19 - 06:00 AM]
"Cursed" Cast Announced as Production Begins on the New Katherine Langford-Led Series
Based on the upcoming book of the same name, the series is a re-imagining of the Arthurian legend, told through the eyes of the young woman who would become the Lady of the Lake.

[03/04/19 - 06:00 AM]
New Syndicated Daytime Talk Show "Tamron Hall" to Premiere Sept. 9, 2019
The show has been licensed to stations representing more than 85% of the country to date, including 47 of the top 50 markets.

[03/03/19 - 08:35 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Leads Demo Race for ABC
The Alphabet takes home the adults 18-49 crown while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[03/02/19 - 08:26 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, FOX Share Adults 18-49 Crown
FOX's "Last Man Standing" leads the night in the key demographic.

[03/01/19 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 1
Updates include: Michael Emerson signs up for CBS's "Evil"; E.J. Bonilla to star in ABC's "Until the Wedding"; and Rebecca Hall first to be cast in Amazon's "Tales from the Loop."

[03/01/19 - 01:24 PM]
Season Six Premiere of Hallmark Channel's Hit Original Series "When Calls the Heart" Lands Top Spot as #2 Original Scripted Series of the Week
The Hallmark Channel further spins the numbers for the week of February 18-24.

[03/01/19 - 12:34 PM]
"The Twilight Zone" Enlists Seth Rogen
Previously announced cast includes Ike Barinholtz, John Cho, Taissa Farmiga, Ginnifer Goodwin, Greg Kinnear, Luke Kirby, Sanaa Lathan, Kumail Nanjiani, Adam Scott, Rhea Seehorn, Alison Tolman, Jacob Tremblay, Jessica Williams, DeWanda Wise and Steven Yeun.

[03/01/19 - 12:32 PM]
MGM Television Is Building a "Tortilla Curtain" with Will Scheffer and Mark Olsen
The pair will adapt T.C. Boyle's PEN/Faulkner Award winning, landmark immigration-themed novel as a premium series.

[03/01/19 - 12:01 PM]
"Vice News Tonight" Changes Weekly Schedule
The series will now be presented Tuesday through Friday.

[03/01/19 - 09:30 AM]
Emma Roberts to Star in "Holidate" for Netflix
Wonderland's McG and Mary Viola are producing the film, their fifth collaboration for Netflix.

[03/01/19 - 09:13 AM]
Josh Gates Returns to Travel Channel to Showcase the Most Storied Places on Earth in a New Season of "Legendary Locations"
The series returns with new episodes on Tuesday, April 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/01/19 - 08:11 AM]
Science Channel Goes Inside the Minds of Geniuses for Two-Hour Special "Einstein and Hawking: Unlocking the Universe" Premiering Sunday, March 10 at 8PM
"Joining forces with the best storytellers at the BBC, we've gathered some of the biggest names in physics to help put the spotlight on the mind-blowing discoveries of Einstein and Hawking," said Marc Etkind.

[03/01/19 - 08:09 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Dramas Take Home Adults 18-49 Crown
The Alphabet is the demo champ while CBS remains the most-watched network.

[03/01/19 - 07:25 AM]
Oxygen Media Presents Two-Hour Special "Uncovered: The Cult of Yahweh Ben Yahweh" on Sunday, March 10 at 7PM ET/PT
"Uncovered: The Cult of Yahweh Ben Yahweh" explores how Yahweh Ben Yahweh manipulated thousands, led with intimidation and gained political influence for more than a decade.

[03/01/19 - 07:13 AM]
Ava DuVernay's "When They See Us" to Be Released on Netflix on May 31
Based on a true story that gripped the country, "When They See Us" will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit.

[03/01/19 - 05:00 AM]
Kelly Clarkson Returns to Host the "2019 Billboard Music Awards" Live Wednesday, May 1st at 8 P.M. ET/PT on NBC
"I had so much fun hosting the 'Billboard Music Awards' last year that I'm back for more," Clarkson said.

[02/28/19 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 28
Updates include: Julia Roberts in talks to star in Amazon's "Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win"; AMC eyes third entry in "The Walking Dead" franchise; and Erin Darke to lead YouTube's "It's a Man's World."

[02/28/19 - 11:16 PM]
Syfy Picks Up "Resident Alien" Series Based on Dark Horse Comic
Alan Tudyk stars as an alien who crash-lands on Earth and assumes the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor named Harry Vanderspiegle, only to face the moral quandary of whether human beings are actually worth saving.

[02/28/19 - 12:56 PM]
Full Season of SundanceTV's True Crime Doc "Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo" Now Available to AMC Premiere Subscribers
The series made its broadcast premiere last night on SundanceTV.

[02/28/19 - 11:56 AM]
"Critters: A New Binge" Series to Premiere March 21 Exclusively on Shudder
The horror-comedy series picks up the tale of the Critters, everyone's favorite hairy, carnivorous, insatiable aliens from the beloved film franchise.

[02/28/19 - 10:52 AM]
BYUtv's Competitive Reality Show "Relative Race" Embarks on 5th Season of Family-Finding Journeys
The genealogy-based show follows four teams on a surprising, emotional 10-day journey throughout the United States as they complete challenges, discover unknown relatives identified through DNA testing and compete for a $50,000 grand prize.

[02/28/19 - 10:40 AM]
Discovery Channel to Premiere First "Gold Rush" Multi-Platform Series "Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine"
Discovery Channel will premiere seven brand-new mid-form episodes Friday, March 8 on the Discovery GO platform that will lead to the series' broadcast premiere on Friday, April 5.

[02/28/19 - 10:20 AM]
Rolling Stone Details New El Chapo Docuseries "USA v. Chapo: The Drug War Goes on Trial"
The five-part series will debut on Facebook Watch every Monday beginning March 11.







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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.