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[07/16/19 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 16
Updates include: Jade Albany boards Netflix's "The Naked Director"; and James Honeyborne to bring "Oceans" to Netflix.

[07/16/19 - 12:32 PM]
Video: New Trailer for "The Red Sea Diving Resort" Starring Chris Evans and Michael K. Williams
Inspired by remarkable true life rescue missions, the film is the incredible story of a group of international agents and brave Ethiopians who in the early 80s used a deserted holiday retreat in Sudan as a front to smuggle thousands of refugees to Israel.

[07/16/19 - 12:19 PM]
Netflix Orders Variety Sketch Series "Astronomy Club" from Khalabo Ink Society and Irony Point
As the group has done successfully with its improv and sketch performances, the series will use comedy to discuss complex and nuanced real-world topics.

[07/16/19 - 11:04 AM]
Nickelodeon's "Henry Danger The Musical" to Make "Note"-worthy Debut on Saturday, July 27, at 8:00 PM (ET/PT)
The special, which features 26 original Broadway-style songs, marks the return of the villainous Frankini (Frankie Grande) who puts a musical curse over the town of Swellview, while Kid Danger and Captain Man are forced to find a way to stop him.

[07/16/19 - 10:39 AM]
Disney Channel's "Amphibia" Delivers Its Strongest Week Yet
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for July 8-11.

[07/16/19 - 10:09 AM]
Watch the "WE Day" Special Friday, Aug. 9, Featuring Inspiring Change-Makers and Special Guests, on ABC
Mahershala Ali, Chance The Rapper, Selena Gomez, Joe Jonas, Bill Nye, Natalie Portman, Lilly Singh, Hailee Steinfeld, Pentatonix, Meghan Trainor, Eddie Vedder and host Neil Patrick Harris are all on tap.

[07/16/19 - 08:45 AM]
71st Emmy(R) Awards Nominations Announcements
"Better Call Saul," "Bodyguard," "Game of Thrones," "Killing Eve," "Ozark," "Pose," "Succession" and "This Is Us" will compete for Outstanding Drama Series.

[07/16/19 - 08:19 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelorette" Continues Its Reign
ABC leads the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/16/19 - 07:40 AM]
For the First Time, Animal Planet Goes Behind the Scenes at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park in an All-New Series
Look for a special two-hour premiere on Saturday, August 10 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/16/19 - 07:30 AM]
The Stunning Conclusion to Hannah's Journey to Find Love Will Unfold Live Over a Two-Night, History-Making Finale Event, July 29 and 30, on ABC's "The Bachelorette"
Hannah will join Chris Harrison and a studio audience on both nights as America watches her gut-wrenching journey of love and self-discovery come to its unpredictable end.

[07/16/19 - 06:17 AM]
"Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling" Comes to Netflix on August 9
Look for the follow up to the former Nickelodeon series on said date.

[07/16/19 - 12:44 AM]
Five New Original Series We Can't Wait to Share With Fans
The five series will be developed in collaboration with leading Indian studios from Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and Anushka Sharma and Karnesh Sharma's Clean Slate Films to Mutant Films.

[07/15/19 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 15
Updates include: Disney+ orders "Storyboards" series; Amazon eyes "Jack Reacher" TV show; and Netflix's announces "13 Reasons Why" edits.

[07/15/19 - 09:56 PM]
Quibi Announces Partnership with NBC News to Produce Original Daily News Shows to Reach Millennial Audience
NBC News' morning and evening news shows for Quibi will each be under six minutes, seven days a week, and created only for mobile.

[07/15/19 - 07:14 PM]
Zack Snyder's "Army of the Dead" Rounds Out Cast
Omari Hardwick, Chris D'Elia, Hiroyuki Sanada, Garret Dillahunt, Matthias Schweighöfer, Raúl Castillo, Nora Arnezeder, Samantha Win, and Rich Cetrone join the previously announced Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi and Huma Qureshi.

[07/15/19 - 02:24 PM]
AMC Premiere Crosses the "Rubicon"
All 13 episodes of the critically acclaimed 2010 AMC suspense drama "Rubicon" are now available, commercial-free, to AMC Premiere subscribers.

[07/15/19 - 02:20 PM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to Air Live Following Both Nights of the Second Democratic Debate, Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31
The most recent live broadcasts aired following the first Democratic candidate debate last month on June 26 and June 27.

[07/15/19 - 01:48 PM]
Oliver Jackson-Cohen to Join Victoria Pedretti in "The Haunting of Bly Manor"
He will play Peter, a resident of Bly Manor, who makes life very difficult for everyone who lives there.

[07/15/19 - 01:25 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Debuts Trailer and Official Poster for "On Becoming a God in Central Florida"
Starring Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Kirsten Dunst, the 10-episode series is a story about the cult of free enterprise and one woman's relentless pursuit of the American Dream.

[07/15/19 - 12:01 PM]
Hallmark Movies Now's First Original Series "When Hope Calls" Premieres Friday, August 30th, 2019
The "When Calls the Heart" spin-off will stream new episodes every Friday through October 25.

[07/15/19 - 11:57 AM]
Video: "No Good Nick" Part 2 Trailer - Netflix
Steps away from being exposed as an impostor, Nick works harder, faster and smarter to right the Thompsons' wrongs and spring her father out of jail.

[07/15/19 - 10:59 AM]
Cartoon Network Studios Continues to Expand Global Content Pipeline
Additional season pickups of its originals "Craig of the Creek" and "Victor and Valentino" add to Cartoon Network Studios' fast-growing programming roster of authentic storytelling for kids around the world.

[07/15/19 - 10:17 AM]
MTV and Sean "Diddy" Combs Announce the Epic Return of "Making the Band" in 2020
Earlier this week, Combs set off a social media firestorm by suggesting the idea of the show's return and the demand was too loud to resist.

[07/15/19 - 10:16 AM]
"Live Rescue" Moves to Thursday Nights on A&E
"Live Rescue" follows first responders from across the country as they bravely put their lives on the line responding to emergency rescue calls.

[07/15/19 - 10:06 AM]
Thomas Lennon to Create, Write, Executive Produce and Star in Workplace Comedy Series "Winos" for Quibi
After failing spectacularly in Silicon Valley, a misguided entrepreneur moves one valley over into wine country and tries to turn a run-down vineyard into a success.

[07/15/19 - 10:00 AM]
ABC Embraces the Holiday Spirit with "Same Time, Next Christmas," From Freeform Studios, Starring Lea Michele
Michele will play the lead role of Olivia Henderson, a young woman who met her childhood sweetheart during her family's annual Christmas visit to Hawaii.

[07/15/19 - 09:19 AM]
TLC's Hit Series "Unexpected" Returns for a Third Season on August 4 at 10PM ET/PT
The eye-opening show takes a raw look at several teenage couples' journeys through parenthood, and the responsibilities that fall upon each family as they struggle to raise multiple generations, oftentimes under the same roof.

[07/15/19 - 09:18 AM]
Written, Produced, Starring and Directed by Alton Brown, Long-Anticipated New Season of Landmark Series "Good Eats" Joins Food Network Primetime Lineup
Look for back-to-back episodes on Sunday, August 25 beginning at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/15/19 - 09:07 AM]
Following the Success of "Versailles" and "Riviera," Ovation Returns to France with "Maigret"
Rowan Atkinson stars as world-renowned fictional French detective Jules Maigret, who has been featured in 75 books written by Georges Simenon.

[07/15/19 - 09:01 AM]
The AIMS Team Is Back with a Brand-New Season of "Mountain Monsters" on Travel Channel
The cult-classic series moves to its new home on Travel Channel with a special two-hour premiere on Wednesday, August 21.

[07/15/19 - 08:37 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Is Tops in Both Viewers, Demos
The network's unscripted lineup leads the night in both categories.

[07/15/19 - 08:01 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Announces Live Democratic Presidential Primary Debate Coverage
The series will air live, back-to-back nights on Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31 at 11:00 p.m. ET on Comedy Central and react in real time to both debates across its social media accounts.

[07/15/19 - 06:17 AM]
Tahar Rahim to Take the Lead Role in Brand New Thriller "The Serpent" for BBC One and Netflix
The eight-part limited series is based on the astonishing true story of how one of the most elusive criminals of the 20th century was caught and brought to trial.

[07/14/19 - 09:02 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "Furious 7" Puts NBC on Top
The Peacock wins the low key evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/13/19 - 08:32 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dateline NBC" Holds Off Demo Competition
The Peacock wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is still the most-watched network.

[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.







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[08/10/26 - 12:16 PM]
Grammy Award-Winning Singer and Actress Brandy Norwood Returns to Lifetime to Star in and Executive Produce Sequel to Holiday Movie, "Christmas Everyday"
Norwood reprises her role as Francine "Fancy" Ballantine, which garnered her an NAACP award nomination, alongside real-life daughter Sy'rai Smith who stars as Fancy's younger sister, Belle; Debbi Morgan as their mother, Evelyn; and Robert C. Riley as Fancy's fiancé, Jaylen.

[08/10/26 - 10:37 AM]
Discovery's Shark Week Delivers Best Ratings in Seven Years
Primetime telecasts averaged a 0.77 L3 rating among Adults 25-54, marking the largest year-over-year increase in 13 years and the first year of ratings growth since 2023.

[08/10/26 - 10:01 AM]
Apple TV Reteams with Alfonso Cuaron on New Series "Ascension"
Inspired by the novel "Last Days" by Adam Nevill, "Ascension" is a one-hour psychological horror thriller following Rose, a relentless documentary filmmaker and recently divorced mother who is brilliant at uncovering others' truths but struggling to resolve her own.

[08/10/26 - 10:00 AM]
New Interactive Game "Public Eye" from Wolf Games Now Available in Peacock's Mobile App
Players are Officer Logan Dine, a patrol cop secretly investigating his uncle's murder in the crime-ridden streets of Caldera City.

[08/10/26 - 09:31 AM]
Peacock Drops First Look Images & November 23 Premiere Date for Amy Poehler & Hugh Laurie Comedy "Dig"
The series follows a team of dedicated archaeologists (and less-dedicated college students) who spend their summer working on a dig site in Greece.

[08/10/26 - 09:31 AM]
discovery+ Launches New Play-Listed Channels Experience with Fan-Favorite Programming and Live NASA+ Streams
This new experience features curated channels with themed playlists from discovery+'s most popular franchises like the iconic "90 Day" Universe, "House Hunters," and "Ghost Adventures," plus new live NASA+ programming.

[08/10/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "NFL Hometown Eats" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Super fans Eva Longoria, Joel McHale and Rebel Wilson are joined by football legends DeMarcus Ware, Devon Witherspoon and Davante Adams as they explore the best gameday eats in their home cities.

[08/10/26 - 09:00 AM]
Vice Studios & Starbreeze Entertainment Partner with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and G-Unit Film & Television for "Payday"
Since its launch in 2011, "Payday" has gone from a game to a global phenomenon.

[08/10/26 - 09:00 AM]
Paramount+ Presents Action-Packed Week Ahead of "UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry" on Saturday, August 15th with Season 10 Premiere of "Dana White's Contender Series" on August 11
"This Is UFC: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry" premieres this Friday, August 14 on CBS.

[08/10/26 - 09:00 AM]
Disney Entertainment Television Unveils Powerful Multiplatform Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
Airing for the first time is "9/11 Tribute in Light: Live from Lower Manhattan," a one-hour ABC News multiplatform live special on Friday, Sept. 11 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), across ABC, Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, ABC Owned Television Stations livestreams and ABC News Live.

[08/10/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: MGM+ Releases Official Trailer, Key Art and New Images for "American Hostage" Starring Jon Hamm
Co-created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers, the eight-episode series debuts Sunday, September 20 with a two-episode premiere, followed by weekly episodes through the finale on Sunday, November 1 on MGM+.

[08/10/26 - 08:01 AM]
Apple and Major League Baseball Announce September "Friday Night Baseball" Schedule and First-Ever Broadcast in Apple Immersive
For the first time, baseball fans can take in all the action of "Friday Night Baseball" live in Apple Immersive on Apple Vision Pro, leveraging 3D video recorded in 8K with a 180-degree field of view.

[08/10/26 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Rounds Out Cast of "The Sticks" and Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peek
Scott Bakula, Logan Marshall-Green, Alex MacIsaac and more will round out the cast for "The Sticks" (FKA "Untitled Hockey Project"), the official title for the heartwarming and inspirational drama series created by Nick Naveda.

[08/10/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Drawn Together" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The film premieres September 9 on Prime Video.

[08/10/26 - 07:00 AM]
Disney+, Hulu and iHeartMedia Announce Video Podcast Deal Beginning with Hit iHeartPodcast "Hey Jonas!"
Leading up to the premiere of "Camp Rock 3" on Disney+, "Hey Jonas!" will simultaneously debut on Disney+ and Hulu on August 14 with a new episode highlighting "Camp Rock," and will continue with additional episodes of Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas live at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event that weekend.