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[03/27/19 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 27
Updates include: "Game of Thrones" prequel pilot rounds out cast; Max Willems set as lead in "The Emperor of Malibu" at CBS; and Edgar Ramirez, Lily Rabe tapped for HBO's "The Undoing."

[03/27/19 - 04:22 PM]
Lifetime Unveils Upfront Slate - Projects in Works with Elizabeth Smart, Aly Raisman & Leah Remini, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige & Missy Elliott, and Jo Frost
Jo Frost returns for 20 all-new episodes of the beloved series, "Supernanny," where she will infuse her 30 years of expertise to the issues facing modern-day families.

[03/27/19 - 04:21 PM]
A&E Network Greenlights K-9 Competition Series "Top Dog" (w.t.) from the Producers of Hit Series "Live PD," Big Fish Entertainment
The new series will feature fan-favorite K-9s as well as new furry faces as they compete in multiple action-packed rounds on television's first full-run K-9 course.

[03/27/19 - 04:20 PM]
A&E's "Biography" Set for Garth Brooks Four-Part Television Special "Garth: The Road I'm On (w.t.)" to Launch Q4 2019
The special will highlight the prolific career of the best-selling solo artist of all time through never-before-seen interviews with Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, the original road band and others from Garth's personal and music family.

[03/27/19 - 04:19 PM]
History Launches Major New Experiential Brand Initiatives That Bring History to Life for Fans Across America
Launching in the Fall of 2019, HISTORYTalks will be a travelling speaker series focused on newsworthy subjects and key historical events.

[03/27/19 - 04:18 PM]
History Announces Return of Record-Breaking Live Television Event "Evel Live 2" Premiering July 7 Kicking Off Network's Third Annual Car Week
Professional motorsports icon, Travis Pastrana, will return to co-host the special.

[03/27/19 - 04:17 PM]
History Announces Two New Epic Docudramas Including "Washington" in Partnership with Pulitzer Prize Winning Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and "The Food That Built America" Revealing the Unknown Stories of Visionary Food Entrepreneurs
Both docudramas join previously announced six-part documentary "Grant," based on Pulitzer Prize(R) winner Ron Chernow's #1 New York Times bestselling biography.

[03/27/19 - 04:16 PM]
History Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "The UnXplained" Hosted and Executive Produced by William Shatner and Orders Second Season of Hit Unscripted Series "In Search Of" Hosted and Executive Produced by Zachary Quinto
"The UnXplained" will explore the facts behind the world's most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries.

[03/27/19 - 04:15 PM]
Sylvester Stallone to Direct, Executive Produce Drama Series "The Tenderloin" in Development at History
The series is based on the true story of Charles Becker, a New York cop at the turn of the century and leader of the Strong-Arm Squad, tasked with going to war with the Italian, Jewish and Irish gangs in a violent New York City neighborhood called "The Tenderloin."

[03/27/19 - 03:15 PM]
Brenda Song Returns to Disney Channel in "Amphibia," A Frog-Out-Of-Water Animated Comedy Series Premiering This Summer
In production now, Song plays 13-year-old Anne Boonchuy, an independent and fearless teen who is magically transported to the fantastical world of Amphibia, a rural marshland full of frog-people.

[03/27/19 - 03:04 PM]
Freeform Announces Summer Premieres & Finales
"grown-ish," "Good Trouble" and "Siren" all return in the coming months while "Shadowhunters" will sign off on May 6.

[03/27/19 - 03:03 PM]
Video: Freeform Releases Opening Title Sequence for Upcoming Witch-Themed Series "Motherland: Fort Salem"
Plus: Ashley Nicole Williams joins the cast as Abigail Bellweather, a driven and courageous witch who is excited to join the ranks of the witches' army.

[03/27/19 - 03:02 PM]
Freeform Dives Into Animation with Two Female-Focused Animated Projects in Development
"Betches" and "Woman World" are both in the works at the cable channel.

[03/27/19 - 03:01 PM]
Video: Freeform Doubles Down on "A Little Forward" Mantra and Unveils a New Brand Narrative Spot
In an anthemic message pointed at outdated societal standards, Freeform has provided a stage for people to stand up, speak out and celebrate how far young adults have pushed society to reexamine cultural norms.

[03/27/19 - 12:31 PM]
As a Bonus to Fans, "Game of Thrones: The Last Watch," A Two-Hour Feature Documentary Chronicling the Making of the Final Season, Debuts May 26, Exclusively on HBO(R)
For a year, acclaimed British filmmaker Jeanie Finlay was embedded on the set of the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones," chronicling the creation of the show's most ambitious and complicated season.

[03/27/19 - 12:18 PM]
MotorTrend Cruises Into Florida for "Barrett-Jackson Live" from Palm Beach
The MotorTrend App, MotorTrend TV and MotorTrend's sister network Discovery Channel will partner for 18 hours of live, gavel-to-gavel coverage of the 17th annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction.

[03/27/19 - 11:05 AM]
Bravo Media Brings Tex-Mex to Your Tuesdays with New Series "Texicanas" Premiering Tuesday, May 7 at 10PM ET/PT
The series follows Penny Ayarzagoitia, Mayra Farret, Lorena Martinez, Anayancy Nolasco, Karla Ramirez, and Luz Ortiz, a stylish group of San Antonio sophisticates as they try to balance their social lives and the demands of raising a family.

[03/27/19 - 11:02 AM]
Video: Premiere Date and Trailer Revealed for TNT's "Animal Kingdom"
The fourth season of "Animal Kingdom" premieres Tuesday, May 28 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/27/19 - 10:35 AM]
SundanceTV Marries Short Form Innovation with Premium Scripted Drama in "State of the Union," Starring Award-Winners Rosamund Pike and Chris O'Dowd
The series will be rolled out on multiple platforms simultaneously, including its "10@10" debut on SundanceTV starting Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 17, where a ten-minute installment will be released each weeknight at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/27/19 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Announces Summer Premiere Dates
Plus: the network confirms its finale dates, from "Gotham" and "The Orville" on April 25 to "MasterChef Junior" on June 4.

[03/27/19 - 10:12 AM]
"Knock Down the House" - In Select Theaters and Launching Globally on Netflix on May 1
The film follows the efforts of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush and Paula Jean Swearengin during the 2018 midterm elections.

[03/27/19 - 09:19 AM]
Video: E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Season 16 Supertease Available Now
The cable channel's flagship series returns this Sunday, March 31 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/27/19 - 09:19 AM]
Bravo Media Strolls Down South with the Premiere of "Southern Charm" on Wednesday, May 15 at 8PM ET/PT
Naomie Olindo and Eliza Limehouse will join returning cast members Craig Conover, Kathryn Dennis, Cameran Eubanks, Austen Kroll, Chelsea Meissner and Shep Rose.

[03/27/19 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Trailer - "You vs. Wild" - New Interactive Series
The Bear Grylls-led series premieres April 10 on Netflix.

[03/27/19 - 09:01 AM]
HBO's "Dragon Wagon" Lands at AT&T's Boston Flagship Store Giving Fans a Chance to Ride in Style to the "Game of Thrones" Final Season World Premiere in New York City
Kristian Nairn (Hodor) who will be greeting "Game of Thrones" devotees, taking photos and "holding the door" for the activation.

[03/27/19 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Killing Eve" - Final Trailer Release Before April 7 Premiere
The new season premieres Sunday, April 7 at 8:00/7:00c on BBC America and AMC.

[03/27/19 - 08:41 AM]
"Mae and George" (w/t) Is a New Semi-Autobiographical Comedy Series for E4 and Netflix, from Exciting New Talent Mae Martin
"Mae and George" is a deeply personal, darkly hilarious and poignant story about the unique pressures of navigating the modern-day fluid landscape of gender and sexuality.

[03/27/19 - 08:30 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Unveils the Epic History and Modern Marvels of Britain from a Bird's Eye View in "Aerial Britain"
This newest installment takes viewers on a journey to four regions of Britain, discovering the historical significance of the island from breathtaking heights.

[03/27/19 - 08:09 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "This Is Us" Continues Its Reign for NBC
The drama once again takes home top honors among adults 18-49.

[03/27/19 - 08:03 AM]
Nickelodeon Unboxes Playful New Preschool Series "Ryan's Mystery Playdate," Starring YouTube Superstar Ryan of Ryan ToysReview, Friday, April 19, at 12:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
The live-action series follows Ryan as he tackles a series of imaginative, physical challenges and solves mystery box puzzles to reveal the identity of his playdate.

[03/27/19 - 07:58 AM]
Discovery to Air "Liberation Heroes: The Last Eyewitnesses" Documentary in Association with USC Shoah Foundation on Holocaust Remembrance Day
The one-hour special is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00/6:00c.

[03/27/19 - 07:25 AM]
FOX Sports Knocks One Out of the Park with Talent Lineup for the 2019 MLB Season
John Smoltz reprises his role as the network's lead game analyst, while Tom Verducci brings his knowledge of the game into the broadcast booth during the regular season.

[03/27/19 - 06:00 AM]
The "2019 American Music Awards(R)" Is Back for a Night of Unforgettable Moments and Musical Performances, Live Sunday, Nov. 24 at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC
The "2018 American Music Awards," saw Taylor Swift break the record for most AMA wins ever by a female artist with 23, surpassing Whitney Houston's record of 21.

[03/27/19 - 05:01 AM]
"Charles Manson: The Funeral" Documentary Premieres Saturday, April 13 at 8PM ET/5PM PT
The Reelz special goes inside the journey of Charles Manson's grandson Jason Freeman who fought to control the notorious cult leader's body and funeral.

[03/27/19 - 01:16 AM]
Agreement Between TF1 and Netflix Around the Event Series "Le Bazar de la Charite"
The eight-part event series is written by Catherine Ramberg and Karine Spreuzkouski; directed by Alexandre Laurent; and stars Audrey Fleurot, Julie De Bona and Camille Lou.

[03/26/19 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 26
Updates include: MTV extends "Wild 'n Out" with 90 episode order; Brad Falchuk is the latest creator to sign an overall deal with Netflix; and Zane Holtz, Katherine LaNasa tapped for The CW's "Katy Keene."

[03/26/19 - 11:26 AM]
Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, Toni Collette and David Thewlis Board Charlie Kaufman's "I'm Thinking of Ending Things"
Named an NPR Best Book of the Year in 2016, "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" is a stunning debut that examines the fragility of the psyche and the limitations of solitude.

[03/26/19 - 11:06 AM]
Hugh Dancy Joins Season Eight of "Homeland"
Dancy will recur as John Zabel, a savvy Washington consultant who joins the White House as a new foreign-policy advisor to the President and a formidable opponent to Saul Berenson (Mandy Patinkin).

[03/26/19 - 10:38 AM]
Discovery Channel Unravels Mystery and Myth with All-New Series "Mummies Unwrapped"
In an all-new, ground-breaking series, host and acclaimed Egyptologist Ramy Romany expertly guides viewers around the world as he investigates the spellbinding secrets of the most fascinating burial sites, mass graves and ancient tombs on Earth.

[03/26/19 - 10:30 AM]
"Better Things" Renewed for Fourth Season on FX
There are eight episodes remaining in season three airing Thursdays at 10:00/9:00c through May 16.

[03/26/19 - 10:30 AM]
CBS Announces Premiere Dates for Drama Series Airing This Summer
Highlights include the two-hour debut of "Blood & Tresaure" on Tuesday, May 21 following the season finale of "NCIS."

[03/26/19 - 10:07 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Netflix's "The Perfect Date" - Launching April 12
Noah Centineo, Laura Marano, Odiseas Georgiadis, Matt Walsh and Camila Mendes star in the latest film from the streaming service.

[03/26/19 - 09:15 AM]
Jordan Klepper Heads to the Front Lines of American Activism in "Klepper" - Comedy Central's New Documentary Series Premiering Thursday, May 9
"As I learned from middle school basketball, you only experience so much from the sidelines," said Klepper. "Riding shotgun with America's resistors, contrarians and dreamers, I saw firsthand our country's fighting spirit."

[03/26/19 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces New Comedy Stand-Up Series "Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready"
Haddish will introduce six of her favorite comedians to Netflix members around the world in a bold new collection of hilarious half-hour stand-up specials.

[03/26/19 - 08:09 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC's "The Voice" Tops Competition in Viewers, Demos
The Peacock's mainstay holds off ABC's "American Idol" in both categories.

[03/26/19 - 05:01 AM]
BYUtv Reveals "Studio C" Season 10 Cast
A viral phenom with nearly two billion views on YouTube, "Studio C" derives universally-loved humor from everyday life through endlessly watchable and shareable sketches that offer comic perspective on commonplace scenarios and pop culture commentary.

[03/25/19 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 25
Updates include: The CW pushes "I Ship It" to summer; Rob Corddry, Michaela Watkins cast in "The Unicorn" at CBS; and all charges are dropped against much-ballyhooed actor Jussie Smollett.

[03/25/19 - 01:35 PM]
Freeform's "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Is Cable's Strongest Drama Debut Since September 2018 with Women 18-34
Freeform further spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 20.

[03/25/19 - 12:34 PM]
Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears to Kick Off Celebration of NFL's 100th Season
Plus: Super Bowl champion New England Patriots will raise their championship banner on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 1 at 8:20 PM ET on Sunday, September 8.

[03/25/19 - 12:03 PM]
Apple Unveils Apple TV+, The New Home for the World's Most Creative Storytellers
Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Octavia Spencer, J.J. Abrams, Jason Momoa, M. Night Shyamalan and Jon M. Chu are among the featured auspices.







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[04/26/24 - 12:07 PM]
Oxygen True Crime's "Accident, Suicide or Murder" Returns for a Fifth Season on Saturday, May 18 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The series explores the unbelievable true stories of suspicious deaths that either initially appear to be an accident, suicide or murder.

[04/26/24 - 12:00 PM]
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[04/26/24 - 11:40 AM]
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[04/26/24 - 11:00 AM]
The Word-Twisting Game Show "Lingo," Hosted By RuPaul Charles, to Premiere Friday, May 24 on CBS
Host RuPaul Charles brings his one-of-a-kind personality to this clever, competitive and unpredictable game where teams of two face off in fast-paced puzzle rounds to guess letters that reveal seemingly simple words.

[04/26/24 - 09:33 AM]
Paramount+ Announces "Apartment 7A," A New Original Film Starring Golden Globe Winner Julia Garner, to Premiere This Fall
Set in 1965 New York City, the film tells the story prior to the legendary horror classic Rosemary's Baby, exploring what happened in the apartment before Rosemary moved in.

[04/26/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: China Anne Mcclain & Kylie Cantrall Perform "What's My Name (Red Version)" from "Descendants: The Rise of Red" Soundtrack in New Music Video
"Descendants: The Rise of Red" premieres Friday, July 12 exclusively on Disney+, followed by a special encore on Friday, August 9, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel.

[04/26/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Secrets of the Neanderthals" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film takes viewers on a journey from their preconceptions of Neanderthals as a dim-witted creature to a complex and creative people, through the lens of a unique, ongoing excavation and a landmark new discovery - the best-preserved Neanderthal skeleton found in over a quarter century.

[04/25/24 - 02:31 PM]
On the Heels of "The Daily Show's" Huge Ratings Growth, The Emmy Award-Winning Franchise Expands Its All-Star News Team
The show enlists Troy Iwata, Josh Johnson, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt as Correspondents.

[04/25/24 - 01:01 PM]
Greed, Lust and Wrath Turn Deadly in New Oxygen True Crime Series "Sins of the South" Premiering Sunday, May 12th at 8:00 PM ET/PT
With a deliciously delightful Southern inflected narration, each of the 12-hour-long episodes unravel the twists and turns of a?real-life?murder, highlighting the disturbing crimes of the?South and the wickedness that led to it.

[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.