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[07/12/19 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 12
Updates include: Colin O'Donoghue tapped for Nat Geo's "The Right Stuff"; Katherine Waterston cast in HBO's "The Third Day"; and Aya Cash in talks to join Amazon's "The Boys."

[07/12/19 - 10:24 AM]
"Mindhunter" Season 2 Premieres August 16
Netflix confirmed the show's return via social media.

[07/12/19 - 09:11 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Wins Reality Showdown
CBS is the most-watched network last night and shares the adults 18-49 crown with FOX.

[07/12/19 - 09:04 AM]
"The Deuce" Final Season to Premiere Monday, September 9
HBO broke the news on social media this morning.

[07/12/19 - 08:31 AM]
"In the Cut" Season Five Premieres Mon. July 15 at 9:00 p.m. (ET) on Bounce
New episodes will premiere every Monday night at the same time throughout the summer and into the fall.

[07/12/19 - 06:01 AM]
Erin Krakow and Ryan Paevey Celebrate Summer Fun When They Host "2019 Summer Nights Preview Special" Premiering July 20th, on Hallmark Channel
Krakow and Paevey invite viewers to saddle up for a sneak peek at the network's annual "Summer Nights" programming event, featuring six original movie premieres celebrating the long, sun-soaked season of leisure and romance.

[07/12/19 - 01:03 AM]
"Grantchester" Will Return to ITV for a Fifth Series
The new season will start shooting this summer in Cambridgeshire, with further casting news set to be announced in due course.

[07/11/19 - 11:43 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 11
Updates include: Katherine McNamara named regular on final season of The CW's "Arrow"; Warner Bros. Animation eyes "The Flintstones" revival; and Amazon to bring "Paper Girls" comic to small screen.

[07/11/19 - 03:35 PM]
"Varsity Blues" Being Developed for Quibi
Writer Tripper Clancy and director Anne Fletcher are behind the small screen incarnation.

[07/11/19 - 02:25 PM]
BYUtv Adds "The Parent Trip," "The Fixers" & "Making Good" to Programming Slate
"These three new shows take audiences across the country and around the world to connect with families and communities improving lives by both having fun and working together," said Michael Dunn.

[07/11/19 - 01:27 PM]
HBO Renews Drama Series "Euphoria" for a Second Season
The series premiere night has already delivered over 5.5 million viewers across HBO's platforms.

[07/11/19 - 12:30 PM]
Woody Harrelson Joins Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Assassin Thriller "Kate" for Netflix
After she's irreversibly poisoned, a ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.

[07/11/19 - 11:30 AM]
Production Begins on Disney+ Original Series "Diary of a Female President" from Executive Producer Gina Rodriguez and CBS Television Studios
Told from the narration of her diary, "Diary of a Female President" follows Elena, a Cuban-American 12-year-old girl as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school and begins her journey to become the future president of the United States.

[07/11/19 - 09:42 AM]
Paramount Network Greenlights "Sexy Beast" from Paramount Television and Anonymous Content
Michael Caleo is set to write and executive produce the series, based on the critically-acclaimed and award-winning feature film.

[07/11/19 - 09:31 AM]
Lucy Lawless Stars in Acorn TV's Newest Australian Mystery Series "My Life Is Murder"
The 10-part series stars the beloved, award-winning actress as Alexa Crowe, a fearless private investigator and ex-homicide detective who solves the most baffling crimes, as well as coping with the frustrations of everyday life.

[07/11/19 - 09:16 AM]
"Saints & Sinners" Season Four Premiere Finishes #1 on Television Ahead of ABC, CBS, FOX, HBO, All Cable Networks Sunday Night 9:00-10:00 p.m. (ET) Among African Americans 18-49 & 25-54
Bounce TV further spins the numbers for Sunday, July 7.

[07/11/19 - 09:09 AM]
Video: IFC Drops a Brand Funk'n-New Trailer for "Sherman's Showcase"
Plus: preview a full scene from the new season featuring guest star Natasha Bedingfield and the resurgence of Owl City.

[07/11/19 - 09:00 AM]
Netflix, Zack Snyder, and Jay Oliva to Create a New Anime Series Set in the World of Norse Mythology
Snyder is currently directing, writing, and producing the zombie thriller feature film "Army of the Dead" for Netflix.

[07/11/19 - 09:00 AM]
"Infinity Train" Makes Its Next Stop for Special Five-Night Event Beginning Monday, Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network
Created by Owen Dennis, "Infinity Train" is a wild adventure filled with puzzles and peril at every twisty turn of events.

[07/11/19 - 08:30 AM]
HGTV's "My Lottery Dream Home" Starring David Bromstad Delivers Double-Digit Year-Over-Year Growth on Friday Nights
HGTV further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[07/11/19 - 08:09 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The 2019 ESPYs" Put ABC in Front
The Alphabet claims top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/11/19 - 08:00 AM]
ABC's "How to Get Away with Murder" Concludes with a Killer Sixth Season
This season follows Professor Annalise Keating's (Viola Davis) class through their final semester in law school - while the deception, fear and guilt binding Professor Keating to her students prove deadlier than ever.

[07/11/19 - 07:53 AM]
CMT Kicks Summer Into Overdrive with the Return of "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team" and the Premiere of "Racing Wives" on Friday, August 2
"Racing Wives" is the first docu-series to go inside the personal and professional lives of some of racing's most prominent wives, as they support their husbands, friends, and each other, both on and off the raceway.

[07/11/19 - 07:21 AM]
A Group of Ordinary Heroes Put Their Lives on the Line to Save Their Neighbors in All-New Discovery Special "Cajun Navy" Premiering July 23
The project follows a group of men and women who, when everyone else flees deadly storms and floodwaters, run towards it and do the work of saving their community and its people from utter destruction.

[07/11/19 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Sintonia" - Trailer - Netflix
Look for the streaming service's latest original on Friday, August 9.

[07/11/19 - 06:07 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "The Great Hack" - Netflix - July 24
The documentary uncovers the dark world of data exploitation, offering astounding access to the personal journeys of key players in the explosive Cambridge Analytica/Facebook data scandal.

[07/11/19 - 06:01 AM]
Updated Schedule: Hallmark Channel's Annual "Summer Nights" Features Six All-New Original Movies
Pascale Hutton and Sam Page star in the latest addition, "My One & Only."

[07/11/19 - 06:00 AM]
Golden Globe Nominee Hugh Bonneville Joins the Cast of "Jingle Jangle"
Keegan-Michael Key, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Madalen Mills and Forest Whitaker also star in the Netflix film.

[07/10/19 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 10
Updates include: AMC's new "The Walking Dead" spin-off casts trio; Quibi adds "Fight Like a Girl," "Royalties" to series roster; and Tony Goldwyn to visit HBO's "Lovecraft Country."

[07/10/19 - 12:52 PM]
TLC All-Stars & Friends Join Forces for "Say Yes to the Dress: America," TLC's Biggest Wedding Spectacular Ever
10 brides will be prominently featured throughout the 10-part series which is slated to premiere in January 2020, culminating in a two-hour wedding special.

[07/10/19 - 11:56 AM]
Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" Scores New Summer Highs Ahead of Its Series Finale
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for the week of July 1-5.

[07/10/19 - 11:42 AM]
New HGTV Competition Series "Rock the Block" Kicks Off Production
With just four weeks and a budget of $175,000 each, four of the network's powerhouse renovation experts will face-off in a design battle royale.

[07/10/19 - 11:25 AM]
Discovery Family Counts Down to the Final 13 Episode Celebration of "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" Beginning Saturday, August 3
In the mid-season premiere titled "The Last Laugh," Pinkie Pie seeks help from her old friend, the super silly Cheese Sandwich ("Weird Al" Yankovic), in finding her life's purpose.

[07/10/19 - 11:01 AM]
"The Circus" Returns to Showtime(R) - Eight New Episodes Start on September 22 at 8 PM ET/PT
Co-hosts John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, and Mark McKinnon will crisscross the country as an unprecedented cast of Democratic candidates barnstorm key states in their quests to face off against Donald Trump in 2020.

[07/10/19 - 10:32 AM]
Pop TV Orders Coming of Age Comedy "Best Intentions" from "American Pie" Writer Adam Herz
Eight episodes have been ordered and will go into production in fall 2019.

[07/10/19 - 10:30 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces the Start of Production of "Christmas at Dollywood"
Making a special appearance in the film is Dollywood's beloved namesake, country music legend and American treasure, Dolly Parton.

[07/10/19 - 10:07 AM]
Netflix and Shondaland Set Cast for Upcoming Bridgerton Series
Based on Julia Quinn's best-selling series of novels, "Bridgerton," is set in the sexy, lavish and competitive world of Regency London high society.

[07/10/19 - 10:02 AM]
Darren Criss to Executive-Produce, Star in and Write Songs for Musical Comedy Series "Royalties" for Quibi
The show follows the ascent of a ragtag songwriting duo - Sara and Pierce (Criss) - as they navigate the strange and hilarious challenges of creating a truly great song, week after week.

[07/10/19 - 10:00 AM]
Disney Television Studios Restructures Leadership Team
At ABC Studios, Jonnie Davis has been named president.

[07/10/19 - 09:59 AM]
CBS All Access Unveils Official Key Art for "Star Trek: Picard"
Last week, it was announced the series will make its San Diego Comic-Con debut during the "Enter the 'Star Trek' Universe" panel on Saturday, July 20, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, PT in Hall H.

[07/10/19 - 09:03 AM]
Executive Producer Khloe Kardashian Unravels Sisterhood in Investigation Discovery's New Season of Hit Series "Twisted Sisters"
The 10-part season will premiere on Monday, August 12 at 10:00/9:00c, only on Investigation Discovery.

[07/10/19 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Celebrate Motherhood - Watch the "Otherhood" Trailer Debut!
Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette and Felicity Huffman star in the Netflix film, which premieres Friday, August 2.

[07/10/19 - 08:54 AM]
Professional Food Families Face-Off on New Competition "Family Restaurant Rivals"
Valerie Bertinelli hosts the Food Network series, due on Monday, August 19.

[07/10/19 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with MLB All-Star Game
The network's coverage leads the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched network.

[07/10/19 - 08:01 AM]
Newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Cast as Lead Role "Devi" in Untitled Netflix Kaling/Fisher Project
Devi is an overachieving high school sophomore who has a short fuse that gets her into difficult situations.

[07/10/19 - 06:35 AM]
Katherine Heigl Will Star in "Firefly Lane," A New Series Based on the Beloved Book
She'll play Tully Hart in the Netflix series: a force of nature still bearing the scars of a traumatic childhood whose saving grace is her best friend, Kate, with whom she shares an unshakable bond over the course of four decades.

[07/09/19 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 9
Updates include: Alana de la Garza to stay put at "FBI"; Peter Farrelly brings "The Now" to Quibi; and "The 100" actor confirms exit from The CW series.

[07/09/19 - 12:01 PM]
HBO Films' "Share" Debuts July 27
Rhianne Barreto stars as 16-year-old Mandy, who discovers a disturbing video from a night she doesn't remember and must try to figure out what happened and how to navigate the escalating fallout.

[07/09/19 - 11:42 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Released for Award-Winning Hulu Documentary "Jawline"
The film premieres in select theaters and on Hulu Friday, August 23.

[07/09/19 - 11:40 AM]
Award-Winning Independent Filmmaker Christopher Garetano Dives Into America's Scariest Conspiracy Theories and Bewildering Mysteries in Travel Channel's "Strange World"
For over a decade, Garetano investigated what's known as the "Montauk Project," an alleged government mind-control experiment that supposedly abducted young men.







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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.