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[04/03/19 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 3
Updates include: "Younger" to stay put at TV Land; HBO's "I Know This Much Is True" adds principal cast; and Jason Alexander to lend his voice to FOX's "Richard Lovely."

[04/03/19 - 02:30 PM]
ABC Tees Up Extreme Mini-Golf Competition Series "Holey Moley" from Eureka Productions, Unanimous Media and Executive Producer Stephen Curry
NBA superstar Stephen Curry will serve as executive producer, resident golf pro of the "Holey Moley" course and appear in every episode.

[04/03/19 - 12:13 PM]
"Seau" 30 for 30 Documentary to Air on ESPN April 16
"Seau," directed by Kirby Bradley, recaptures the glory days of NFL great Junior Seau while foreshadowing a tragedy that would rock the league.

[04/03/19 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Comes Into a "Small Fortune" with Six-Episode Order of Youngest Media's Delightfully Pocket-Sized Competition Series
The U.S. series will be based on the popular U.K. format that launched on ITV in February.

[04/03/19 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Too Old to Die Young" - Trailer
Miles Teller, John Hawkes and Jena Malone star in Nicolas Winding Refn's drama, which premieres Friday, June 14 on Amazon.

[04/03/19 - 10:56 AM]
HGTV Hit Series "Good Bones" Returns with New Episodes on Tuesday, May 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Fearlessly taking on dilapidated houses other renovators won't touch, popular mother/daughter duo Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E Laine are back with more drastic home overhauls in season four.

[04/03/19 - 10:38 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Two New Movies for Network's Ripped from the Headlines Fall Slate
Alyson Hannigan stars in "53 Days: The Abduction of Mary Stauffer," the harrowing true story of high school teacher Mary Stauffer and her eight-year old daughter, Beth, who are held captive for 53 days by a former student who was obsessed with her.

[04/03/19 - 09:33 AM]
Lily Collins Cast as Lead in New Darren Star Series "Emily in Paris"
Additionally, "Emily in Paris" will go global as Paramount Network is picking up the series for its international channels.

[04/03/19 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "The Ruthless" - Official Trailer - Netflix
1980s Milan is an economic boom-town, and Santo Russo (Riccardo Scamarcio) begins to rise to prominence on a wave of crime and excess.

[04/03/19 - 09:01 AM]
A&E's Inspiring New Docuseries "The Employables" Premieres Wednesday, May 8 at 10PM ET/PT
The new docuseries follows struggling job seekers with conditions such as autism or Tourette Syndrome as they search for meaningful employment.

[04/03/19 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Announces May Season Finale Dates
The network has announced season finale dates for series ending their prime-time runs in May.

[04/03/19 - 08:25 AM]
Adrienne Barbeau, Giancarlo Esposito and Tobin Bell Cast in "Creepshow" Adaptation of Stephen King's "Gray Matter"
The installment will be adapted by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi and directed by series showrunner Greg Nicotero.

[04/03/19 - 08:07 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with "This Is Us" Finale
The Peacock takes home the adults 18-49 crown while CBS is the most-watched network overall.

[04/03/19 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Renews "After Life" for Season Two
Said Ricky Gervais: "I have never had a reaction like this before. It's been insane. And heartwarming. But now I have to make sure the second season is even better so I'll probably have to work much harder than usual. Annoying really."

[04/03/19 - 07:13 AM]
CNBC Presents a 90 Minute Original Documentary "The Profit: My Roots" on Tuesday, April 9 at 9PM ET/PT
"Lebanon is a nation of survivors and success stories," said Marcus Lemonis. "On this journey, I am going to learn from its people the best way I know how - by finding out how business is done here."

[04/03/19 - 07:02 AM]
New CNN Original Series "The Redemption Project with Van Jones" and Season Four of the Emmy Award-Winning "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" Debut Sunday, April 28
In the series premiere, viewers will witness the first-ever dialogue between a victim and an offender in the history of the Alaskan prison system.

[04/02/19 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 2
Updates include: Showtime on track for Tom Ripley drama series; NBC taps new "Friends-in-Law" cast; and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa signs massive overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.

[04/02/19 - 01:52 PM]
truTV's "Tacoma FD" Premieres as the #1 New Cable Comedy of the Season with Adults 18-34
truTV further spins the numbers for Thursday, March 28.

[04/02/19 - 01:52 PM]
"Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live" Premieres Live on Both Coasts Sunday, April 7, at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on Discovery
The live event will now kick off one hour earlier than previously announced.

[04/02/19 - 12:36 PM]
Bravo Is Ready to Reboot Iconic Dating Series "Blind Date"
Casting is underway on the project, which is here to remind viewers just how much of a wild adventure dating can be.

[04/02/19 - 12:02 PM]
HBO/BBC Drama Series "Gentleman Jack," Created, Written and Directed by Sally Wainwright, Debuts April 22 on HBO
Suranne Jones stars as a woman who had a passion for life and a mind for business, and bucked society's expectations at every turn.

[04/02/19 - 11:01 AM]
Video: MTV Unveils First Look of "The Hills: New Beginnings"
The new series debuts Monday, June 24 on the cable channel.

[04/02/19 - 11:01 AM]
Senator Bernie Sanders to Appear on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" This Thursday, April 4 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central
In 2018, the series scored its first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Variety Talk Series since Trevor Noah took over as host, along with its first nomination in the Outstanding Interactive Program category.

[04/02/19 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces New One-Hour Entertainment Special, "Lip Sync to the Rescue," Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, to Be Broadcast Later This Year on CBS
The project is an interactive countdown special where viewers vote for their favorite video of performances featuring first responders channeling their inner pop stars and lip-syncing to hit music, a trend that began with the #LipSyncChallenge.

[04/02/19 - 10:32 AM]
FX's "What We Do in the Shadows" Among Leading Primetime Cable Comedy Series Premieres
FX further spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 27.

[04/02/19 - 10:05 AM]
USA Network Renews "Miz & Mrs" for Season Two
The continuation of season one begins tonight, April 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/02/19 - 10:01 AM]
Showtime(R) Acquires Rights to Award-Winning Documentary "Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story"
Winner of Best Documentary at the 2019 Santa Barbara Film Festival, the film premieres Friday, May 31 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/02/19 - 09:27 AM]
HGTV Delivered Strong Monday Night Performance with Help from "Home Town" and New Series "One of a Kind"
HGTV further spins the numbers for Monday, March 25.

[04/02/19 - 09:18 AM]
BET Networks Announces Second Season Pick Up for Series "Boomerang" and "American Soul"
Both series wrap their freshman runs this month.

[04/02/19 - 09:14 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Drives Historic Quarterly Ratings Gains for Comedy Central
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[04/02/19 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Ted Bundy docudrama stars Zac Efron, Lily Collins, Kaya Scodelario, Jeffrey Donovan, Angela Sarafyan, Dylan Baker, Brian Geraghty, Terry Kinney, Haley Joel Osment, James Hetfield, Grace Victoria Cox with Jim Parsons and John Malkovich.

[04/02/19 - 09:01 AM]
Luke Bryan, Old Dominion, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban Added to Perform at the "54th Academy of Country Music Awards(TM)" Sunday, April 7 on CBS
As previously announced, iconic entertainer and 16-time ACM Award(R) winner Reba McEntire returns to host.

[04/02/19 - 09:01 AM]
A&E's Original New Series "Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole" Premieres Tuesday, April 30 at 10PM ET/PT
The series tells the individual stories of eight previously convicted child offenders sentenced to mandatory life terms without parole who are now seeking resentencing, on the heels of a recent United States Supreme Court ruling.

[04/02/19 - 08:11 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Once Again Puts NBC on Top
The Peacock kicks off April in front among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/02/19 - 08:03 AM]
New Episodes of "Inside the Actors Studio" to Premiere on Ovation on Sunday, October 13
Currently, confirmed episodes for the new season include Jane Lynch interviewing David Oyelowo and Alec Baldwin interviewing Henry Winkler.

[04/02/19 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Renews "The Umbrella Academy" for Season 2
The season two order includes 10 one-hour episodes and will be produced by UCP (Universal Content Productions) for Netflix.

[04/02/19 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix Announces "Top Boy" Cast with Exclusive Film
The original series aired on broadcast in the UK before its end in 2013; both seasons are now globally available on Netflix.

[04/02/19 - 05:00 AM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Presents Three All-New "Morning Show Mysteries" in April
"A Murder in Mind" kicks things off on Sunday, April 14.

[04/01/19 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 1
Updates include: Emily Bett Rickards announces exit from The CW's "Arrow"; Paul Schneider, Jonathan Pryce cast in Amazon's "Tales from the Loop"; and WGN America acquires drama "Almost Paradise."

[04/01/19 - 02:25 PM]
Set Your Calendars for the Return of "Chrisley Knows Best" Tuesday, May 28
USA Network's mainstay will be joined by newcomer "The Radkes" on June 4.

[04/01/19 - 01:03 PM]
NBC Continues to Lock in Its Summer Schedule with the Series Premiere of New Drama "The InBetween"
Also on tap are new seasons of "The Wall" and "Hollywood Game Night" as well as new episodes of "Dateline NBC."

[04/01/19 - 12:15 PM]
Showtime(R) Orders "Intelligence" from Academy Award(R) Winner Mark Boal
The series, based on real stories from around the world, will explore the secret inner workings of power - how espionage intersects with politics, finance, media and Silicon Valley.

[04/01/19 - 12:05 PM]
MotorTrend Greenlights Season Six of "Garage Squad" as Cristy Lee Joins as Co-Host
Lee joins as cohost alongside National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) driver Bruno Massel and lead mechanic Joe Zolper as former co-host Heather Storm exits the series.

[04/01/19 - 11:53 AM]
NFL Official John Parry Joins ESPN as Officiating Analyst
He will contribute to weekly "Monday Night Football" telecasts from the booth and offer analysis on ESPN's NFL studio shows, "SportsCenter" and more.

[04/01/19 - 10:06 AM]
"The Kelly Clarkson Show" Sold in 99% of U.S. for Its Sept. 9 Premiere in National Syndication
The one-hour daytime talk show, hosted by multi-talented and Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson, has already been sold to more than 200 stations, including those in the top 165 markets.

[04/01/19 - 09:00 AM]
Family Casting for HGTV Episodes of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Begins
The iconic home renovation series spotlights those who give back to their communities despite personal challenges.

[04/01/19 - 08:15 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: College Basketball Gives CBS Another Boost
The Eye takes the top spot among total viewers and adults 18-49 last night.

[04/01/19 - 07:02 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut & Date Announcement - Netflix's "Dead to Me" - Launching Friday, May 3
Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini star in the project, about a sardonic widow determined to solve her husband's recent hit-and-run murder.

[04/01/19 - 06:05 AM]
Video: "Money Heist" Part 3 - Date Announcement - Netflix
The series returns Friday, July 19 on the streaming service.

[04/01/19 - 05:15 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Takes Viewers on a Quest to Capture the First Image Ever of a Black Hole in "Black Hole Hunters"
On the heels of a groundbreaking scientific announcement to be made on April 10, the network will air a new one-hour documentary following a team of international scientists as they attempt to document the first-ever image of a black hole.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.