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[01/23/20 - 11:55 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 23
Updates include: OWN pulls the plug on "Ambitions"; Disney+ puts Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series on hold; and ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC all order various projects to pilot.

[01/23/20 - 01:43 PM]
MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" Returns on Thursday, February 27th at 8PM ET/PT
After a tumultuous year, Mike "The Situation" rejoins the group after his long-awaited release from prison, and the roommates finally feel whole again and ready for a fresh start.

[01/23/20 - 01:29 PM]
Jonathan Blakely Named Senior Producer of "60 in 6," The New "60 Minutes" Program to Launch on Quibi
The program will launch in the spring on the new mobile device platform Quibi.

[01/23/20 - 01:28 PM]
Guy Fieri Hosts New Bracket-Style Culinary Competition Series "Tournament of Champions"
The five-part series launches Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00/9:00c on Food Network.

[01/23/20 - 12:51 PM]
92nd Oscars(R) Performers Announced
Cynthia Erivo, Elton John, Idina Menzel, Chrissy Metz and Randy Newman will perform the nominated songs.

[01/23/20 - 12:48 PM]
Oxygen's "In Ice Cold Blood" Hosted by Ice-T Returns Thursday, February 13 at 9PM ET/PT
During each hour-long episode, in-depth interviews and archival footage merge to spotlight an intriguing mystery, recounted through the lens of expert detective work, unpredictable twists and jaw-dropping discoveries.

[01/23/20 - 12:04 PM]
New Science Channel Series "Curse of the Bermuda Triangle" Premieres February 9
With dozens of years of experience at sea between them, the members of the Triangle Research and Investigation Group, or TRIG team, are led by long time captain and former Coast Guardsman Paul "Moe" Mottice.

[01/23/20 - 11:05 AM]
New Season of "Ballmastrz: 9009" Returns February 23 on Adult Swim
Special guest stars this season include Ed Asner, Rachel Dratch, Jo Firestone, Doc Hammer, Stephanie Sheh and Cree Summer.

[01/23/20 - 10:45 AM]
Travel Channel Renews Haunting Series "The Holzer Files" to Retrace More Cases from America's First Ghost Hunter
The series will return in late 2020 with 13 brand new episodes.

[01/23/20 - 10:13 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Renews Four Hit Unscripted Series: "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," "Ready to Love," "Black Women OWN the Conversation" and "Black Love"
The new seasons will air later in 2020.

[01/23/20 - 09:27 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Expands Local Original Content to Argentina, Chile and Colombia with Four New Amazon Original Series
"We know our Prime Video audiences across Latin America are eager for local shows from the best local voices, and we couldn't be more excited to introduce these first local series for Argentina, Chile and Colombia that already have some of the most locally renowned directors and talent attached," said James Farrell.

[01/23/20 - 09:18 AM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" Ru-veals Cast for Monumental 12th Season Premiering Friday, February 28th at 8:00PM ET/PT on VH1
The highly anticipated new season brings together thirteen fabulous queens as they vie for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and a cash prize of $100,000.

[01/23/20 - 09:02 AM]
Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Announces Two More Seasons of Comedy Game Show "Funny You Should Ask"
Hosted by Jon Kelley, the comedy game show is a daily half-hour strip featuring a panel of comedians who interact with contestants for cash and big laughs.

[01/23/20 - 08:11 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Holds Onto Top Spots with "Chicago" Dramas
The network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/23/20 - 06:30 AM]
Special "Grammy(R) Moments" Revealed for "The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards(R)"
The first, "Old Town Road All-Stars," will feature current nominees Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, joined by BTS, Diplo, Mason Ramsey and other surprise guests.

[01/23/20 - 06:17 AM]
Video: "The Last Thing He Wanted" - Official Trailer - Anne Hathaway & Ben Affleck New Movie - Netflix
Academy Award(R) nominee Dee Rees directs her adaptation of Joan Didion's namesake novel.

[01/22/20 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 22
Updates include: NBC orders drama pilots "At That Age," "Echo"; Amazon eyes "Alex Cross," "Fear Agent" adaptations; and Dean Norris signs onto "The United States of Al" at CBS.

[01/22/20 - 07:47 PM]
Video: "To All The Boys 2: P.S. I Still Love You" - Official Sequel Trailer 2 - Netflix
Lara Jean and Peter have just taken their relationship from pretend to officially official when another recipient of one of her old love letters enters the picture.

[01/22/20 - 02:44 PM]
HBO and Bill Simmons' The Ringer in Production on Music Documentary Series
Executive produced by Simmons, Polygram Entertainment and Universal Music Publishing Group executives Jody Gerson and Marc Cimino, the series is expected to air in 2021 on HBO as a special six-week event.

[01/22/20 - 01:00 PM]
Dua Lipa, Trevor Noah, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Porter and Keith Urban Among the Presenters Announced for "The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards(R)"
Additionally, previously announced performers Brandi Carlile and Tanya Tucker will play double duty and present, as well.

[01/22/20 - 10:43 AM]
ABC News Announces Moderators, Time and Coverage of the Democratic Debate in New Hampshire, Airing Live, Friday, Feb. 7
ABC News and the DNC will announce the qualifying candidates and debate format at a later date.

[01/22/20 - 10:04 AM]
The Rumors Are True, A New "Witcher" Story Is in the Works
The anime film, "The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf," will take us back to a new threat facing the Continent.

[01/22/20 - 09:55 AM]
Ovation Deepens the Mystery with Eleven Titles from DCD Rights Including Six Films and Five Drama Series
Matthew Goode, Lucy Lawless, John Hannah and Joanne Froggatt are among the featured talent.

[01/22/20 - 09:54 AM]
Ovation's Journy Travels to Cuba and India in First-Time Deal with Espresso Media
"Havana Curveball" and "The New Creative India" will both roll out in 2020.

[01/22/20 - 09:53 AM]
Ovation's Journy Goes Glamping in Deal with TVF International
"Glamping Adventures" and "Vanishing Foods" will both debut later this year.

[01/22/20 - 09:52 AM]
Ovation Heads Back to "Riviera" for Season Two in Sky Studios Deal
The cable channel has also scored the broadcast rights to "Hooten & the Lady."

[01/22/20 - 09:03 AM]
Video: "Tom Papa: You're Doing Great!" - Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special Trailer
Take it from Tom, he's made very questionable decisions, among them, getting married and having two children, and eating ice cream three times a week.

[01/22/20 - 08:15 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos; CBS Wins in Total Viewers
"This Is Us" and "NCIS" top said categories last night.

[01/22/20 - 08:15 AM]
Video: "The Pharmacist" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A small town pharmacist stakes a mission to save his community long before the opioid epidemic gains nationwide attention.

[01/22/20 - 07:15 AM]
"CMT Crossroads: Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini" Premieres Wednesday, March 25 at 10PM ET/PT
The 70th episode taping was filmed recently during a special public outdoor taping at the Ascend Amphitheatre in downtown Nashville.

[01/22/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The final season starts streaming Friday, February 21 on Disney+.

[01/21/20 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 21
Updates include: ABC passes on its Nate Bargatze comedy pilot; Justin Long to host "Shop Class" for Disney+; and AMC's "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" to wrap after two seasons.

[01/21/20 - 11:00 PM]
Disney+ Moves Up EMEA Launch Date
The streaming service will launch in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland on March 24.

[01/21/20 - 01:47 PM]
Paramount Network's "68 Whiskey" Is Most-Watched Cable Drama Series Premiere in Over a Year, Drawing 2 Million L+3 Viewers
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 15.

[01/21/20 - 01:03 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Kicks Off 2020 with Three New Shows
J.J. Watt and RuPaul will follow the previously announced Adam Driver.

[01/21/20 - 11:31 AM]
HBO Max Greenlights Animated Comedy "The Prince" from Creator Gary Janetti and 20th Century Fox Television
Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad, Lucy Punch, Tom Hollander, Alan Cumming, Frances De La Tour and Iwan Rheon are slated to voice the project.

[01/21/20 - 11:20 AM]
Pokemon and Netflix Team Up for Global Release of "Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution"
"The ubiquitous reach and expert team at Netflix make them the perfect partner to bring this special animated movie to kids and fans around the world," said Emily Arons.

[01/21/20 - 11:06 AM]
Acorn TV Announces 2020 Lineup Featuring a Record Five Commissioned Series Plus New Seasons of Acclaimed Series
As the largest streamer devoted to a specialized audience, Acorn TV is the ultimate destination of high-quality, world class dramas, mysteries and comedies from all sides of the pond.

[01/21/20 - 10:53 AM]
92nd Oscars(R) Announce First Slate of Presenters
Mahershala Ali, Olivia Colman, Regina King and Rami Malek are among said presenters.

[01/21/20 - 10:41 AM]
A Brand New Season of TV One's Acclaimed Series "Unsung" Returns Sunday, February 23 at 10 P.M./9C
The season kicks off with the popular 90s R&B group Dru Hill.

[01/21/20 - 10:24 AM]
Fan-Favorite "Texas Metal" Gears Up to Return for Its Biggest Season Yet
Season three kicks off tonight at 10:00/9:00c on MotorTrend.

[01/21/20 - 10:13 AM]
"American Ninja Warrior" Flies Into Its Ninth Season Renewal on NBC
Production will begin in the spring with a premiere date announced shortly.

[01/21/20 - 10:10 AM]
Marvel TV and Hulu Unveil Cast for Animated Series "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K."
Patton Oswalt, Aimee Garcia, Melissa Fumero, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ben Schwartz, Beck Bennett, Jon Daly and Sam Richardson are all on tap.

[01/21/20 - 09:30 AM]
"The Drew Barrymore Show" Cleared In 85% of the Country - New Daytime Talk Show to Launch in Fall 2020
Joining the CBS Television Stations are stations from the Nexstar, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Weigel Broadcasting, Scripps, Gray Television, Tegna, Meredith and Mission Broadcasting station groups.

[01/21/20 - 09:03 AM]
Sophia Lillis, Wyatt Oleff, and Sofia Bryant Star in "I Am Not Okay with This," A Truly Super Coming of Age Series
The new Netflix original series drops Wednesday, February 26.

[01/21/20 - 09:02 AM]
Travel Channel's New Series "Haunted in the Heartland" Investigates Communities Haunted by Unearthly Residents
In the new Travel Channel series, paranormal investigator and documentary filmmaker Steve Shippy visits Midwestern towns that have been traumatized for generations by ripples of fear.

[01/21/20 - 09:00 AM]
"Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes" Debuts February 11, Exclusively on HBO
Between 1968 and 1979, boxing superstar Muhammad Ali appeared on the Emmy(R) winning "Dick Cavett Show" no less than 14 times.

[01/21/20 - 08:20 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Explores the Untold Story of the Journey Toward Racial Equality in Space with "Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier"
Look for the documentary to premiere on Monday, February 24 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/21/20 - 08:16 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "The Bachelor" Stay on Top in Demos
The Alphabet wins Monday among adults 18-49 for the third consecutive week.

[01/21/20 - 08:01 AM]
Your Re-Sleeving Is Now Complete - "Altered Carbon" Returns February 27
Look for the show's second season on Thursday, February 27.







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[03/27/23 - 09:19 AM]
Apple TV+ Lands "The Savant," New Limited Series with Academy Award-Winner Jessica Chastain Set to Star and Executive Produce
Inspired by a true story published by Cosmopolitan, the storyline and character details are being kept under wraps for "The Savant," which will be written and showrun by Emmy Award-nominee Melissa James Gibson.

[03/27/23 - 09:16 AM]
Video: Teaser & Date Announcement - Hulu Original Series "The Kardashians" Season Three
The third season premieres May 25 on Hulu, with new episodes every Thursday.

[03/27/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Firefly Lane" Season 2 Part 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
For Kate and Tully, no obstacle is too big when it comes to their lifelong friendship. But is there one mistake that could tear them apart forever?

[03/27/23 - 09:01 AM]
Emmy Winning HBO Original Docuseries "100 Foot Wave" Returns for Its Second Season April 16
The second season is directed and executive produced by award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith and executive produced by Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony winner Joe Lewis.

[03/27/23 - 08:47 AM]
Disney+, Disney Junior, and Lucasfilm Release Sneak Peek Animated Shorts and Key Art for "Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures"
Three additional shorts will debut on YouTube over the coming weeks, with all six shorts available to stream on Disney+ on April 26, ahead of the series debut on May 4.

[03/27/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Florida Man" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A disgraced cop in debt is forced to return to his home state of Florida for a shady mission only to get swept up in a wild - and deadly - treasure hunt.

[03/27/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Marked Heart" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
After faking her death and fleeing the country, Camila is the victim of a hoax and returns to the chaos she left behind..., now escalated to inconceivable levels.

[03/25/23 - 03:31 PM]
Video: AMC Networks Announces June 18 Premiere Date for "The Walking Dead: Dead City" and Debuts Official Trailer for "Fear the Walking Dead's" Eighth and Final Season at WonderCon 2023
As previously announced, "Fear the Walking Dead" begins its eighth and final season on Sunday, May 14.

[03/25/23 - 12:24 AM]
Netflix Celebrates Diverse Anime Slate at AnimeJapan 2023
The broad lineup across genres like sci-fi, action and more includes newly announced titles "Ooku: The Inner Chambers," the first anime adaptation of the hit manga by Fumi Yoshinaga, or "Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune," an anime series adapted from a brand-new military science fiction novel by Carlo Zen.

[03/24/23 - 06:48 PM]
HBO Max Releases Exclusive, First Look Images and Announces New Cast for Animated Series "Clone High," Debuting This Spring
Returning stars include Will Forte and Nicole Sullivan; executive producers Phil Lord as Scudworth and Chris Miller as JFK and Mr. B; Christa Miller voicing Candide Sampson; Donald Faison as George Washington Carver; and Judah Miller as Scangrade.

[03/24/23 - 10:01 AM]
ABC Announces Summer 2023 Premiere Dates as the Network Leads the Season as No. 1 in Entertainment
On Monday, May 8, "Jeopardy! Masters," the latest iteration of America's Favorite Quiz Show hosted by the "GOAT" Ken Jennings, begins its three-week tournament and will crown its champion on Wednesday, May 24.

[03/24/23 - 09:11 AM]
TLC's "MILF Manor" Wraps as the #1 Unscripted Freshman Cable Series in Key Demos
Impressively, the series has also accumulated more than 45 million video views across TLC's social platforms.

[03/24/23 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Announces "You" Renewed for a Fifth and Final Season
Executive producers Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo will step in as co-showrunners.

[03/24/23 - 07:20 AM]
Nickelodeon and Spin Master Celebrate 10 Years of PAW Patrol with Brand-New "All Paws on Deck" Primetime Anniversary Special, Premiering Monday, April 24, at 7 P.M. (ET/PT)
In the special, Ryder and his team of pups must take on 10-year-old genius, Codi Gizmodi, who has her sights set on building her own high-tech city to replace Adventure Bay.

[03/24/23 - 07:00 AM]
ESPN Films Announces 30 for 30 Documentary "I'm Just Here for the Riot" on 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup Riot
On June 15, 2011, the Canucks' Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Boston Bruins sparked a massive riot in downtown Vancouver.