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[05/24/19 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 24
Updates include: NBC pulls the plug "A.P. Bio"; ABC says no to "Whiskey Cavalier" reprieve; and Adam Levine signs off of "The Voice" after 16 seasons.

[05/24/19 - 09:24 AM]
YouTube Heats up Summer Programming with Full Slate of Free Series and Specials!
Following a record-setting Coachella livestream, YouTube is expanding its 2019 live music festival lineup to include coverage of Lollapalooza this summer.

[05/24/19 - 09:11 AM]
Hulu Picks Up "Untitled Mary Laws Project" Based on "North American Lake Monsters"
Through encounters with Gothic beasts, including fallen angels and werewolves, broken people are driven to desperate acts in an attempt to repair their lives, ultimately showing there is a thin line between man and beast.

[05/24/19 - 09:00 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" Episodes Return for the 2019 NBC Finals
Scheduled guests include Anthony Anderson, Jennifer Aniston, Chadwick Boseman, Jamie Foxx, Tom Holland, LL Cool J and Adam Sandler.

[05/24/19 - 08:25 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts with "This Is Farrah Fawcett" Special
The Alphabet wins the night among total viewers, shares the demo crown with CBS.

[05/23/19 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 23
Updates include: Anna Kendrick to lead "Love Life" for WarnerMedia's streaming service; Glenn Kessler inks overall deal with Netflix; and ABC mulls second chance for "Whiskey Cavalier."

[05/23/19 - 08:01 PM]
Zach Galifianakis Stars in "Between Two Ferns: The Movie" Produced by Funny or Die to Be Released on September 20, 2019 on Netflix
Directed by Scott Aukerman, the film is a laugh-out-loud comedy that gives new insight into the curmudgeonly, beloved outsider Zach Galifianakis has created over the years.

[05/23/19 - 04:31 PM]
Netflix Announces Live Action Latinx Family Comedy Series "The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia"
The multi-camera comedy series is co-created by Mario Lopez and Seth Kurland.

[05/23/19 - 02:46 PM]
Lifetime's Provocative New Docuseries "Marrying Millions" Premieres July 10, Exploring the True Intentions of Six Deeply in Love Couples
The series follows six couples who are deeply in love and hoping to marry, but come from completely different worlds.

[05/23/19 - 01:44 PM]
IFC to Air Sing-Along Version of Documentary Now!'s "Original Cast Album: Co-Op" on Friday, June 7
Season 52 of "Documentary Now!" will be available to stream on Netflix starting Monday, June 3.

[05/23/19 - 01:41 PM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Biggest Military Landings in History with Never-Before Seen Footage
One of the world's foremost experts on World War II archives, Dominique Forget, has identified over 100 hours of previously unseen archival footage, including 20 hours from the battle itself, to reveal the Allies' struggle to liberate Europe.

[05/23/19 - 01:22 PM]
Jimmy Kimmel's Highly Rated, Unforgettable Night of Television Returns with an Encore Presentation of "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons,'" Saturday, May 25
A rebroadcast of "All About 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'" will likewise follow.

[05/23/19 - 01:02 PM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces "Detainee 001" Chronicling Newly Released Prisoner John Walker Lindh
The film gives the definitive account of Lindh's story with never-before-revealed details from his legal case and unpacks challenging truths and shifting allegiances behind one of the most compelling and unresolved mysteries of the post-9/11 age.

[05/23/19 - 12:02 PM]
ESPN Rolls Out Bowl Schedule for 2019-20 College Football Season
The bowl mania will include the College Football Playoff Semifinals and the entire New Year's Six, which will build up to the season's grand finale: The College Football Playoff National Championship from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

[05/23/19 - 12:01 PM]
HBO and BBC Renew "Gentleman Jack" for a Second Season
The series tells the story of Anne Lister, a woman who had a passion for life and a mind for business, and bucked society's expectations at every turn.

[05/23/19 - 11:00 AM]
New Docuseries "Straight Up Steve Austin" to Premiere August 12 on USA Network
The seven-half hour episode series will follow "WWE Raw" on Monday nights at 11:00/10:00c.

[05/23/19 - 10:48 AM]
"Archer After Hours" Launches Following the Premiere of "Archer: 1999"
"Archer After Hours" is part after-show, talk show, sketch show and party.

[05/23/19 - 10:33 AM]
Netflix Orders First-of-Its-Kind Hybrid Kids Animated Series "City of Ghosts" from First-Time Showrunner Elizabeth Ito
The hybrid documentary and animated series follows a group of kids discover stories around their city by communicating directly with the ghosts who inhabit it.

[05/23/19 - 10:05 AM]
OWN Expands Popular Saturday Night Lineup with New Series "To Have & To Hold: Charlotte" Premiering June 1 at 10PM
The hour-long unscripted series, from Truly Original, is a candid look inside the lives of five high-powered African-American couples in Charlotte, North Carolina.

[05/23/19 - 10:00 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Reveals Teaser Trailer and Key Art for "Star Trek: Picard"
The series features Sir Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, which he played for seven seasons on "Star Trek: The Next Generation."

[05/23/19 - 09:30 AM]
Disney Channel Orders Season Two of Live-Action Daughter/Father Comedy "Sydney to the Max"
Created and executive produced by Mark Reisman, production on season two will commence later this summer.

[05/23/19 - 09:02 AM]
HBO Partners with Equinox Fitness to Kick Off New Season of "Big Little Lies"
The partnership kicks-off with Big Little Lies themed "Best Stretch Ever" classes at Equinox locations across the U.S. beginning on May 30.

[05/23/19 - 08:44 AM]
Critically-Acclaimed, Award-Winning Golf Films Unit Offers Most-Robust Slate Ever in 2019
There are five films scheduled to premiere in 2019, beginning with "Hogan," a two-night, comprehensive biopic on the remarkable life and legacy of Ben Hogan.

[05/23/19 - 08:19 AM]
Fresh Batch of Junior Chefs Step Into the Kitchen to Compete on New Season of "Chopped Junior"
The series returns to Food Network from its 22-month hiatus on Tuesday, June 25 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/23/19 - 08:10 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Gets Boost from "Live in Front of a Studio Audience"
The Alphabet's live special dominates the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/23/19 - 07:50 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Who is the Black Godfather? The Story of the Original Influencer Clarence Avant
Reginald Hudlin's new documentary film premieres Friday, June 7 on Netflix.

[05/23/19 - 07:40 AM]
Hulu Announces One of a Kind New Original Animated Kids Series "The Bravest Knight"
Based on wildly popular children's book by Daniel Errico "The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived," the story chronicles a young pumpkin farmer's adventure as he attempts to become the bravest knight who ever lived.

[05/23/19 - 07:32 AM]
The Lonely Island Drops Visual Album on Netflix
"The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience" is now available on the streaming service.

[05/23/19 - 05:30 AM]
"Highwire Live in Times Square with Nik Wallenda," The Live Two-Hour, Can't-Miss Event, Airs Sunday, June 23, on ABC
The walk marks Lijana Wallenda's first highwire walk since the 2017 accident where she, along with four others, tragically fell 30 feet off a tightrope during a rehearsal.

[05/23/19 - 02:30 AM]
ITV2 and Hulu Partner to Commission "Zomboat!"
When the zombie apocalypse is unleashed in Birmingham, sisters Kat and Jo, together with unlikely travel companions Sunny and Amar, must flee for their lives... by canal boat.

[05/22/19 - 11:54 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 22
Updates include: Kaliko Kauahi upped to regular on NBC's "Superstore"; Martin Short is "Good People" for Amazon; and Netflix's "Gentefied" fills out recurring cast.

[05/22/19 - 02:47 PM]
ABC Leads Next Season's Crop of New Series with the Top 3 Most-Watched Trailers
ABC spins the digital numbers for its new series to date.

[05/22/19 - 12:37 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces the Official Title for "The L Word(R)" Sequel - "The L Word: Generation Q"
The series is slated to begin production on eight new episodes in Los Angeles this summer.

[05/22/19 - 12:01 PM]
Bravo Announces First Ever "BravoCon" - Featuring Live Performances, Insider Panels, Unique Activations and VIP Access to Bravo's Biggest Shows and Bravolebrities
BravoCon will take place in New York City from Friday, November 15 - Sunday, November 17.

[05/22/19 - 11:35 AM]
V.C. Andrews' Heaven Casteel Movie Series Event Sets Premiere Dates July 27 - August 24
Jason Priestley, Kelly Rutherford, Daphne Zuniga and Julie Benz are among the featured cast.

[05/22/19 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Claws" Official Season 3 Trailer Revealed
The series returns for season three on Sunday, June 9 at 9:00/8:00c on TNT.

[05/22/19 - 10:45 AM]
VH1's "Basketball Wives" Returns on a New Night Beginning Wednesday, June 19
The 16-episode installment welcomes back series veterans and a fresh newcomer to the group.

[05/22/19 - 10:25 AM]
Video: OWN Unveils Season Four Trailer and Key Art of the Critically-Acclaimed Drama Series "Queen Sugar" from Ava DuVernay
The contemporary drama series is back for the fourth consecutive year, following the Bordelon family as they discover Nova (Rutina Wesley) is publishing her memoir which divulges long-held family secrets.

[05/22/19 - 10:05 AM]
Netflix to Produce "Hello, Universe" Movie Based on Newbery Award-Winning Novel from Erin Entrada Kelly
When a bully's antics land a timid boy in the bottom of a well, his self-proclaimed psychic friend and unknowing crush team up to find him.

[05/22/19 - 10:04 AM]
Netflix Orders Kids Animated Comedy Series "Dino Girl Gauko" from Japan
Naoko Watanabe is a typical tween... except that she possesses a strange gift and curse: when her anger exceeds a maximum level, she turns into Gauko, the fire-breathing dinosaur girl.

[05/22/19 - 09:52 AM]
"Catfish: The TV Show" Returns Wednesday, June 12th at 8:00PM ET/PT
Longtime host Nev Schulman will team up with a rotation of celebrity co-hosts including Kamie Crawford, Tallulah Willis, Slick Woods, Elle King, Kimiko Glenn, Laura Perlongo and Justin Combs, who will help uncover a series of "Catfish" firsts.

[05/22/19 - 09:12 AM]
Science Channel Explores Questions About Apollo 11 in New Six Episode Series "Truth Behind the Moon Landing" Premiering Sunday, June 2 at 10PM
The series turns over every stone, tests evidence, and applies scientific reasoning to the most popular conspiracies.

[05/22/19 - 09:03 AM]
Nickelodeon Reveals First Look at SpongeBob SquarePants' Voice Cast as Human Versions of Their Characters in SpongeBob SquarePants, "SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout" Mixed Live-Action/Animated Special
The all-new mixed live-action and animated special premieres Friday, July 12 at 7:00/6:00c on Nickelodeon.

[05/22/19 - 09:00 AM]
Video: WE tv Releases the Highly Anticipated "Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta" Sneak Peek
Season three kicks off Thursday, June 13 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[05/22/19 - 08:48 AM]
"Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City" Returns for Season 3 on June 14
Look for back-to-back episodes across four consecutive weeks at 11:00/10:00c on Comedy Central.

[05/22/19 - 08:24 AM]
A&E Network Celebrates the Lives of Two American Icons with New Compelling "Biography" Specials on Farrah Fawcett and John F. Kennedy Jr.
These two-hour documentaries, "Biography: Farrah Fawcett Forever" and "Biography: JFK Jr. - The Final Year" will air Tuesday, July 9 and Tuesday, July 16, respectively.

[05/22/19 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Night of Finales in Demos
CBS however leads the evening in total viewers as "NCIS" wins both categories.

[05/22/19 - 08:00 AM]
U.S. Viewers Will Get Their Own "Love Island" This Summer
New episodes will air on CBS every weeknight (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) from Tuesday, July 9 through Wednesday, August 7.

[05/22/19 - 07:30 AM]
Video: Date Announce & First Look - "Orange Is the New Black" Seventh and Final Season
The show's swan song will drop Friday, July 26 on Netflix.

[05/22/19 - 07:14 AM]
NBC's "Sunday Night Football" Is Primetime Television's No. 1 Show for Unprecedented Eighth Consecutive Year
NBC further spins the numbers for the season to date.







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[09/15/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.

[09/15/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind" Season 9 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Denver singles shake up their search for "the one" and step into the pods, braving twists, turns and love triangles to find their soulmate sight unseen.

[09/15/25 - 05:01 AM]
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[09/14/25 - 09:26 PM]
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[09/14/25 - 09:14 PM]
Warner Bros. Television's "The Pitt" (HBO Max) Wins Five Emmy Awards, Including Outstanding Drama Series and Lead Actor for Noah Wyle
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[09/14/25 - 09:01 PM]
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[09/14/25 - 08:09 PM]
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[09/14/25 - 07:23 PM]
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[09/14/25 - 05:01 PM]
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[09/14/25 - 03:33 PM]
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The three-part series tells the story of how, for 86 years, the Red Sox broke the spirits of generations of their most devoted followers, falling short of a championship in heartbreaking and unforgettable fashion, time and time again.

[09/13/25 - 06:31 PM]
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[09/12/25 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Week of September 8-12
Updates include: second two of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" on indefinite hold; Ego Nwodim announces "SNL" exit; and Hulu sets cast of "Don't Get High" comedy pilot.

[09/12/25 - 08:01 PM]
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Argentine trap star Duki gives an intimate look at his past and career, from early rap battles to his rise as a verified hitmaker in this documentary.

[09/12/25 - 02:43 PM]
"The Groomsmen: First Look" Launches Hallmark Channel's "Fall Into Love" Seasonal Stunt with Chart-Topping Ratings
The film was the #1 most-watched entertainment cable program on Saturday among Households, Women 18+, Persons 18+, and Total Viewers.

[09/12/25 - 02:07 PM]
FOX Sports Premieres "Big Noon Saturday" Creative Campaign Starring Emmy-Winning Actor, Writer & Director John Turturro
Capturing the intense energy of college football through the lens of passionate fandom, the promotional campaign "It All Goes Down at Noon" debuts today across FOX Sports' social platforms.