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[05/14/19 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 14
Updates include: Marcia Gay Harden cast in Nat Geo's "Barkskins"; Sela Ward bows out of CBS's "FBI"; and ABC confirms fates of its remaining pilots.

[05/14/19 - 02:19 PM]
"The Bold Type" Scoops a Fourth Season Pickup from Freeform
Series stars Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee and Meghann Fahy celebrated with a toast of rosé while making the announcement today in New York.

[05/14/19 - 01:41 PM]
Hallmark Channel's "When Calls the Heart" Ranks as #1 Scripted Series on Cable
Hallmark Channel further spins the numbers for the weeks of April 29 - May 12.

[05/14/19 - 01:25 PM]
Experts Reveal the Truth Behind Bizarre Animal Behaviors and Events in New Animal Planet Series "Nature's Strangest Mysteries: Solved"
Look for the series to premiere this Friday, May 17 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/14/19 - 01:15 PM]
National Geographic Greenlights Its First-Ever Global Adventure Competition Series, "Race to the Center of the Earth"
The eight-part series is an extreme nonelimination competition that follows four groups of adventurers, each starting from different corners of the earth as the race to a buoy in the middle of the ocean that holds a $1,000,000 prize.

[05/14/19 - 01:14 PM]
National Geographic Announces 2019-20 Upfront Slate, Pushing Programming Boundaries with Its Distinctive, Premium Content from Best-in-Class Storytellers
For two consecutive years, National Geographic earned the second most Emmy award nominations for a basic cable network, putting it in the top 10 of all networks nominated.

[05/14/19 - 01:13 PM]
National Geographic Announces Keegan-Michael Key as Host of "Brain Games"
The first five celebrities confirmed are Kristin Bell, Dax Shepherd, Drew Brees, Rebel Wilson, and Anthony Anderson.

[05/14/19 - 01:04 PM]
Hulu to Launch International Hit Series "Das Boot," from Bavaria Fiction, Sky Deutschland and Sonar Entertainment, on June 17
A story of choices and survival, "Das Boot" explores the emotional torment of life during World War Two, and the brutal reality of living within a senseless war.

[05/14/19 - 01:00 PM]
Video: ABC New Official Fall Trailers 2019
Get your first look at new dramas "Emergence" and "Stumptown" plus comedy "mixed-ish."

[05/14/19 - 12:54 PM]
Nickelodeon Sets "All That" Premiere Date - Saturday, June 15, at 8:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
The premiere features appearances from legacy cast members Kel Mitchell, Lori Beth Denberg and Josh Server, who helped make the original series a 90s icon for an entire generation of kids.

[05/14/19 - 12:03 PM]
"RBG," "Game of Thrones" and "Avengers: Endgame" Top Nominations for "2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards"
Fans can begin voting immediately at vote.mtv.com, and by direct messaging @MTVAwards on Twitter and Facebook Messenger.

[05/14/19 - 11:51 AM]
Showtime Announces Albert Hughes to Executive Produce and Direct Multiple Episodes of "The Good Lord Bird"
Ethan Hawke will star as 19th-century abolitionist John Brown and is co-writing and executive producing with award-winning author and producer Mark Richard.

[05/14/19 - 10:02 AM]
Nickelodeon Debuts "LEGO(R) City Adventures," Brand-New Animated Series on Saturday, June 22, at 11:30 A.M. (ET/PT)
A rollercoaster ride of fantastic fun, the series (10 episodes) depicts the funny, smart, and dynamic slices of life within the sprawling and diverse LEGO City community, following the absurd and action-packed adventures of its residents.

[05/14/19 - 09:19 AM]
"Naked and Afraid XL" Survivalists Tackle the Treacherous Seas in All-New Season Premiering June 2
In the most grueling challenge yet, participants strive to survive a treacherous 40 days and 40 nights on an isolated island completely detached from civilization.

[05/14/19 - 09:15 AM]
Video: Watch the New Trailer for "Beats" Starring Anthony Anderson, Uzo Aduba, Emayatzy Corinealdi and Directed by Chris Robinson
The latest Netflix film drops June 19 on the streaming service.

[05/14/19 - 09:12 AM]
"Game of Thrones" Episode "The Bells" Sets Series Records; "Veep" Series Finale Is Season High
HBO spins the numbers for Sunday, May 12.

[05/14/19 - 09:03 AM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces New Feature "16 Shots" from Oscar(R) Nominated Director Rick Rowley
The feature examines the 2014 shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke and the cover-up that ensued.

[05/14/19 - 09:01 AM]
FX Announces Additional Cast and Directors for "Mrs. America"
Uzo Aduba, Rose Byrne, Kayli Carter, Ari Graynor, Melanie Lynskey, James Marsden, Margo Martindale, Sarah Paulson, John Slattery, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tracey Ullman will join Cate Blanchett in the limited series.

[05/14/19 - 08:11 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Share Demo Crown in Tight Race
The Alphabet's "The Bachelorette" and FOX's "9-1-1" are the top programs among adults 18-49 last night.

[05/14/19 - 08:08 AM]
Letterman Is Back with a Second Season of "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction" on May 31
The six-episode second season of the Netflix talk show series will welcome another round of guests Letterman finds fascinating, which will be announced at a later date.

[05/14/19 - 08:00 AM]
Tricia Helfer, Richard Harmon, Nicole Munoz, Keeya King and Pro-Wrestler Big Show Join Season Four Cast of Syfy's "Van Helsing"
Currently in production, the 13-episode drama returns for its fourth season this fall.

[05/14/19 - 07:26 AM]
ABC and Tiffany Haddish Reinvent the Classic Show "Kids Say the Darndest Things" for a New Generation
"Kids Say the Darndest Things" will air Sundays at 8:00 p.m. EDT during ABC's fall prime-time schedule, providing a solid three-hour block of family-fun programming.

[05/14/19 - 07:24 AM]
ABC Extends Contract with Jimmy Kimmel Through a Historic 20th Season
One of the most respected voices in television, Kimmel has become a staple for the network not only for his work on the Emmy(R)-winning "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" but also for hosting "The Oscars(R)" twice, as well as "The Primetime Emmy Awards."

[05/14/19 - 07:19 AM]
Freeform Gets Into the Holiday Spirit with New Programming for "Kickoff to Christmas" and "25 Days of Christmas" Annual Programming Events
In a holiday series showdown like no other, "Wrap Battle" will put the most gifted DIY-ers to the test.

[05/14/19 - 07:18 AM]
Freeform Doubles Down on the Most Haunted Time of Year with Second Annual Expanded "31 Nights of Halloween" Programming Event
After last year's highly successful "Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash," Freeform will continue the party this year with a new original special, "Halloween Extravaganza Bash" (working title) a celebration of Halloween's biggest pop culture moments.

[05/14/19 - 07:17 AM]
Take That Shelbyville! America's Favorite Family "The Simpsons" Heads to Freeform Beginning in September
Viewers will be able to enjoy episodes from all 30 seasons of the dysfunctional and hilarious adventures of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and the array of quirky supporting characters living in the misfit city of Springfield.

[05/14/19 - 07:16 AM]
Video: Freeform Releases First Trailers for New Original Series
Get your first look at "Motherland: Fort Salem," "Party of Five" and "Everything's Gonna Be Okay."

[05/14/19 - 07:15 AM]
"Siren" Dives Into a Third Season
During the first half of its second season, "Siren" ranked as Freeform's No. 1 show among Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49.

[05/14/19 - 07:02 AM]
Video: Netflix's "Tales of the City" - First Look at Jen Richards as Young "Anna Madrigal" & Daniela Vega as "Ysela"
The episode depicts 1966 San Francisco and the Compton's Cafeteria Riot, one of the first events of LGBTQ activism in the U.S.

[05/14/19 - 07:02 AM]
"South Park" to Launch Themed Escape Rooms Nationwide Beginning May 15 in Chicago
A pop-up prototype of the escape room was staged at the most recent Comic-Cons in San Diego and New York and was a huge hit among fans.

[05/14/19 - 06:45 AM]
ABC Unveils 2019-2020 Prime-Time Schedule
Only three new scripted series will debut in the fall - dramas "Emergence" and "Stumptown"; and the "black-ish" comedy spinoff "mixed-ish."

[05/14/19 - 06:03 AM]
Video: "3%" - Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Caught between the elitist, humiliating Process to obtain a place in the Offshore and the endless scarcity of resources on the Continent, some ex-candidates decide to come up with a third way.

[05/14/19 - 06:00 AM]
New "Star Trek" Jean-Luc Picard Series to Be Captained in Canada by Bell Media
The latest addition to the "Star Trek" franchise will air day-and-date with the U.S. on Bell Media's cable networks, Space (in English) and Z (in French), and the following day will stream exclusively on Crave, Bell Media's subscription video-on-demand service.

[05/14/19 - 06:00 AM]
Genndy Tartakovsky Animated Series "Primal" Roars to Life in 2019
This half-hour animated series will debut on Adult Swim this fall.

[05/14/19 - 03:34 AM]
Netflix Acquires Global Rights to Star-Studded Romantic Comedy "Love. Wedding. Repeat"
Sam Claflin, Olivia Munn, Eleanor Tomlinson, Joel Fry, Jack Farthing, Tim Key, Allan Mustafa, Aisling Bea and Freida Pinto star in the film.

[05/13/19 - 11:10 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 13
Updates include: "Last Man Standing" to lead off FOX's Thursday lineup in January; NBC passes on its remaining pilots; and FOX may revisit "Patty's Auto" after upfronts.

[05/13/19 - 09:04 PM]
Netflix Orders Hannah Gadsby's New Stand-Up Special "Douglas"
Said Gadsby: "I'm so excited to announce today that Douglas will be released on Netflix in 2020. I'm really enjoying touring with the live performance, but there will be places in the world that I won't be able to visit, so it's wonderful that Netflix will bring the show to every corner of the globe."

[05/13/19 - 03:00 PM]
Video: Watch the Official Trailers for FOX's New Shows
Get your first look at the network's new fall and midseason series.

[05/13/19 - 03:00 PM]
Kerry Washington Joins the Cast of ABC's Star-Studded Live Sitcom Event, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons,'" Wednesday, May 22
Washington is set to play Helen Willis in the special event.

[05/13/19 - 12:32 PM]
Emmy(R) Nominee Edward Berger Returns to Showtime(R) to Direct and Executive Produce Limited Series "Your Honor"
Bryan Cranston stars in the 10-episode series, a legal thriller that rips through all strata of New Orleans society.

[05/13/19 - 10:57 AM]
ID Investigates the Shocking Murders of a Perfect Family in All-New Special, "Family Man, Family Murderer: An ID Murder Mystery"
The one-hour special event premieres Sunday, June 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/13/19 - 10:32 AM]
"American Idol" to Return for Third Season on ABC
Said news, which marks the franchise's 18th to date, was confirmed by the show's social media this morning.

[05/13/19 - 10:26 AM]
TV One's Original Hit True Crime Series "ATL Homicide" Returns for a Second Season, Premiering on Monday, June 17 at 9 P.M./8C
Veteran homicide detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez of the Atlanta Police Department are sharing some of their grittiest stories, giving audiences first-hand accounts of real-life murder investigations.

[05/13/19 - 10:17 AM]
Kate Gosselin Is Ready for Love in New TLC Series "Kate Plus Date"
The six-part series launches Monday, June 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/13/19 - 10:03 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Uncovers the Secrets of an Era in "Atomic Age Declassified"
The three-part series premieres Sunday, June 16 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/13/19 - 09:51 AM]
Video: YouTube Originals Launches Official Trailer for "State of Pride" Today, Announces Slate of LGBTQ+ Documentaries for Pride Season
The documentary, which made its world premiere at the opening night of SXSW, is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, known for their groundbreaking work on the LGBTQ+ experience.

[05/13/19 - 09:05 AM]
All-New Season of Emmy Award-Winning Series "Super Soul Sunday" Premieres Sunday, May 19 on OWN
Elizabeth Gilbert, David Brooks, Sister Joan Chittister, Father Richard Rohr and Dr. Edith Eva Eger are among the upcoming guests.

[05/13/19 - 08:43 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "American Idol" Continue Demo Reign
The Alphabet takes home the adults 18-49 crown for the fifth consecutive week.

[05/13/19 - 08:17 AM]
"The Great Food Truck Race" Heads South for a Summer Beach Battle in New Season of Fan-Favorite Series
The new season kicks off in Myrtle Beach on Sunday, June 9 and then hits Hilton Head, Daytona Beach, Tampa, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, culminating in a Key West finale on Sunday, July 28.

[05/13/19 - 08:00 AM]
USA Network to Reboot Iconic Reality Series "The Biggest Loser"
The 10-episode season from Endemol Shine North America, in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, is expected to debut on USA Network in 2020.







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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.