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[06/25/19 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 25
Updates include: David E. Kelley to bring "The Lincoln Lawyer" TV series to CBS; Bria Henderson cast in FX's "Mrs. America"; and Leigh Davenport to "Run the World" for Starz.

[06/25/19 - 03:00 PM]
"The Office" Returns to NBCUniversal in 2021
All nine seasons of this beloved NBC sitcom will be available on the company's soon-to-be-launched streaming service for five years, beginning 2021.

[06/25/19 - 02:03 PM]
WarnerMedia Orders Patrick Somerville's "Made for Love" and "Station Eleven" for Streaming Service
The projects are based on the novels by Alissa Nutting and Emily St. John Mandel, respectively.

[06/25/19 - 01:16 PM]
Investigation Discovery Premieres All-New Original Series "Til Death Do Us Part"
The eight-episode series premieres Tuesday, July 9 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[06/25/19 - 01:01 PM]
HBO Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo Moon Landing with Special Encore of Emmy(R)-Winning Miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon"
On Monday, July 15, all 12 digitally remastered episodes will launch on HBO GO, HBO NOW and HBO On Demand.

[06/25/19 - 12:24 PM]
Rob Riggle Dives Into the Ultimate "Shark Trip" for Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2019
In addition, Riggle will do double duty as host of Shark Week's late-night talk show "Shark After Dark."

[06/25/19 - 12:01 PM]
Two-Part Documentary "I Love You, Now Die," A Deeper Look at the Texting Suicide Case That Made National Headlines, Debuts July 9 and 10, Exclusively on HBO
This discovery sparked sensational headlines nationwide, leading to a trial that raised difficult questions about technology, social media and mental health, while asking if one person can be held responsible for the suicide of another.

[06/25/19 - 11:02 AM]
Michael Gladis and Lorenza Izzo Join "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels" as Upcoming Showtime(R) Drama Series Rounds Out Cast
The series stars Natalie Dormer, Daniel Zovatto, Kerry Bishé, Adriana Barraza, Rory Kinnear, Jessica Garza, Johnathan Nieves and Nathan Lane.

[06/25/19 - 10:48 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and OZY Media Announce New Four-Part Series "OWN Spotlight: Black Women OWN the Conversation"
Carlos Watson hosts four one-hour episodes featuring a panel of celebrity guests and 100 Black women with a focus on key issues including love and relationships, motherhood, beauty, and mind, body and soul.

[06/25/19 - 10:15 AM]
TLC Will Air "JFK Jr. and Carolyn's Wedding: The Lost Tapes" July 13 at 8PM ET/PT
"As the leading destination for weddings, TLC is immensely proud to air this intimate look into the exclusive and historic wedding of 'American royalty,' which captivated and delighted the world," said Howard Lee.

[06/25/19 - 09:03 AM]
"Good Talk with Anthony Jeslenik" Premieres September 6 on Comedy Central
Over the course of six episodes, Jeselnik will sit down with David Spade, Kristen Schaal, Kumail Nanjiani, Natasha Leggero, Nick Kroll, and Tig Notaro.

[06/25/19 - 09:01 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Welcomes a New Class of Wildlife Stars in "Orangutan Jungle School"
All episodes will be available to stream Friday, August 2 on Smithsonian Channel Plus, with the first two episodes free for those without a subscription.

[06/25/19 - 08:33 AM]
Bobby Flay Heats Things Up on Food Network This Summer with New Series "BBQ Brawl: Flay v. Symon" and "The Flay List"
Look for both series on Thursday nights in August on the cable channel.

[06/25/19 - 08:09 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Keeps Top Spot with "The Bachelorette"
The Alphabet again takes home a victory in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/24/19 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 24
Updates include: Ed Asner, Alan Cumming bound for USA's "Briarpatch"; Loretta Devine to recur on Starz's "P-Valley"; and Hunter Doohan tapped for Showtime's "Your Honor."

[06/24/19 - 12:00 PM]
George Clooney to Direct and Star in Untitled Mark L. Smith Project for Netflix
This post-apocalyptic tale follows the parallel stories of Augustine (Clooney), a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to make contact with the crew of the Aether spacecraft as they try to return home to Earth.

[06/24/19 - 11:31 AM]
TLC's Sizzling Summer Lineup Brings the Heat with Series Premiere of "The Family Chantel" and Return of "Before the 90 Days"
Fans will get an extra special dose of Pedro and Chantel in the first ever spinoff of the "90 Day" franchise following an individual couple, "The Family Chantel," premiering Monday, July 22.

[06/24/19 - 11:25 AM]
"Yellowstone" Season Two Premiere Draws 5 Million Total Viewers, Making It Cable's Most-Watched Original Telecast This Summer
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 19.

[06/24/19 - 11:17 AM]
Food Network Celebrates Summer Charleston-Style with Kardea Brown's Fresh Southern Dishes in Brand-New Series "Delicious Miss Brown"
"'Delicious Miss Brown' is the perfect show for summer - the recipes are just right for a sunny day grilling outdoors or a fresh seafood meal by the water," said Courtney White.

[06/24/19 - 11:10 AM]
Rich Eisen to Host "NFL: The Grind" This Fall on EPIX(R)
Starting September 11, the 17-episode season of "NFL: The Grind" airs Wednesdays at 9:00/8:00c throughout the entirety of the 2019 NFL season.

[06/24/19 - 11:01 AM]
Showtime(R) Announces New Cast for "The L Word: Generation Q"
Arienne Mandi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni and Rosanny Zayas are the latest to be cast in the series.

[06/24/19 - 11:00 AM]
FX Networks Returns to San Diego Comic-Con with "Archer," "What We Do in the Shadows" and "Mayans M.C."
The sessions will include panel discussions with producers and actors, exclusive footage and more.

[06/24/19 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2019-2020 Season
Look for the bulk of said lineup following the network's presentation of the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on September 22.

[06/24/19 - 10:17 AM]
Robin Roberts Hosts ABC News Special "The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts," Airing Tuesday, July 16
The one-hour special features interviews with cast and crew, special behind-the-scenes footage and the debut of an exclusive unreleased scene from the new movie.

[06/24/19 - 10:05 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Group Celebrates 50 Years of Comic-Con(R)!
Fans attending Comic-Con will have their last chance to celebrate long-running hit series "Arrow" and "Supernatural" as they make their final appearances.

[06/24/19 - 10:00 AM]
FX Networks Sets Fall Premiere Dates
"Mayans M.C.," "Mr Inbetween," "American Horror Story" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" are all due back.

[06/24/19 - 10:00 AM]
"Big Brother" Returns This Summer with Multiplatform Programming for 21st Season
Across CBS' digital platforms, fans can expect exclusive digital content with evicted Houseguests, including interviews, never-before-seen clips and more.

[06/24/19 - 09:00 AM]
Freeform Orders "Close Up" Pilot from Peter Nowalk and ABC Signature Studios
In the drama, Centreville high school student Rachel Guyer is on a mission to expose the truth about her seemingly normal hometown and turn her community inside out.

[06/24/19 - 08:21 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demo Race with "Highwire Live in Times Square"
The Alphabet's Nik Wallenda special brings home the adults 18-49 crown.

[06/24/19 - 05:01 AM]
BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios to Launch BET+
The first BET+ original - "First Wives Club," a new 10 episode scripted drama from acclaimed "Girls Trip" screenwriter Tracy Oliver - will debut on the service in the fall.

[06/23/19 - 07:54 PM]
Video: "Free Meek" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
This explosive docu-series, from Executive Producer Jay-Z, exposes the story of Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill's 2017 arrest for probation violations.

[06/23/19 - 08:43 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: Baseball Sparks FOX to Victory
The network wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/22/19 - 12:42 PM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Share Demo Crown
The latter's "Dateline NBC" leads the night among adults 18-49.

[06/21/19 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 21
Updates include: James Marsden, Greg Kinnear among eyed for "The Stand" adaptation at CBS All Access; Nat Geo's "The Right Stuff" rounds out cast; and Paramount Network's "Paradise Lost" fills out ensemble.

[06/21/19 - 01:40 PM]
Reelz Adds More Farrah Fawcett Programming With Acquisition of "This Is Farrah Fawcett" Two Hour Documentary
The two-hour documentary from ABC News will make its cable premiere on Tuesday, June 25 at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/21/19 - 01:00 PM]
History Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch" (WT) from Executive Producer of "The Curse of Oak Island"
The series will feature a team of scientists and experts who will conduct a thorough search of this infamous 512-acre property located in Utah's Uinta Basin.

[06/21/19 - 12:34 PM]
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Harry Melling and Veronica Ngo Board Netflix and Skydance Media's "The Old Guard"
They join the previously announced Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Matthias Schoenaerts and Luca Marinelli.

[06/21/19 - 10:32 AM]
"Peabody Presents: Stories of the Year" Special Event Airing July 7 on FX
Moderated by Hasan Minhaj, the roundtable discussion showcases award-winning programming that features diverse narratives tackling pressing social issues.

[06/21/19 - 09:57 AM]
Discovery's Revolutionary New Series "Serengeti" Premieres Sunday August 4
The six-part series gives unrivaled access to one of the most pristine and unspoiled corners of the Africa.

[06/21/19 - 09:14 AM]
Nat Geo and Nat Geo WILD's "SharkFest" Is So Big, It Needs Three Weeks and Two Networks
The seventh annual installment launches its first week on Nat Geo beginning Sunday, July 14, while Nat Geo WILD takes the tail end two weeks from July 21 to August 2.

[06/21/19 - 08:19 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: Newcomers "Holey Moley," "Spin the Wheel" Top Demos
ABC and FOX both get a boost among adults 18-49 last night.

[06/21/19 - 07:30 AM]
Upcoming Rocket Launch to Be Filmed for New Documentary on Phenomenon of Sending Loved One's Remains Into Space
"Heavenly Bodies" is due on Smithsonian Channel.

[06/21/19 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Offers "Bipolar Rock 'N' Roller" Documentary for Free to Non-Subscribers
The full documentary is available via YouTube, SHO.com and across select TV and streaming providers' websites, apps and free On Demand channels through Saturday, August 31.

[06/21/19 - 06:01 AM]
"Total Bellas" Renewed for a Fifth Season on E!
The fifth season of "Total Bellas," will consist of 10, hour-long episodes premiering in early 2020.

[06/21/19 - 04:12 AM]
Sidse Babett Knudsen, Mark Lewis Jones, Joanna Scanlan, Genevieve Barr Join Sarah Lancashire in "The Light" (w/t)
"The Light," set in the fictional town of Glyngolau and currently filming entirely on location in Wales, explores a forgotten community devastated by disaster.

[06/20/19 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 20
Updates include: John Wells inks massive overall deal to stay at Warner Bros. Television; HBO's "Lovecraft Country" casts trio; and Alex Cary sets up shop at Sony Pictures Television.

[06/20/19 - 07:12 PM]
Video: New Trailer Debut - "Stranger Things 3"
"Stranger Things 3" premieres globally on July 4, only on Netflix.

[06/20/19 - 03:01 PM]
A&E Network Orders Ambitious Live Daredevil Series "The Impossible Live" from Essential Media Group
Over the course of five two-hour episodes, "The Impossible Live" will feature the world's greatest daredevils attempting the most death-defying stunts ever seen on live television.

[06/20/19 - 01:09 PM]
Kid Cudi, Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Davison, DJ Qualls & Big Boi Join Shudder's "Creepshow"
The new cast join Adrienne Barbeau, Giancarlo Esposito, David Arquette, Tobin Bell, Tricia Helfer and Dana Gould, who were previously announced.

[06/20/19 - 01:03 PM]
Video: YouTube Originals, StoryCorps and World of Wonder Debut Trailer and Announce Guest Talent Featured in "Stonewall Outloud"
This unique project will feature original audio recordings of people who were at the Stonewall Riots 50 years ago and bring them to life through the contemporary faces of the LGBTQ community today.







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