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[03/04/20 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 4
Updates include: Pop TV pulls the plug on trio of scripted series; Starz parts ways with "The Rook"; and Shannyn Sossamon to star in FOX's "The Cleaning Lady."

[03/04/20 - 05:31 PM]
Video: "Kingdom" Season 2 - Main Trailer - Netflix
The series returns to the streaming service on Friday, March 13.

[03/04/20 - 04:01 PM]
Flex Your Pecs and Grease Your Muscles, Because "Baki" Is Returning for a New Season This Year
Netflix confirmed the show's return on social media this afternoon.

[03/04/20 - 12:29 PM]
Tony(R) Award Nominee Hailey Kilgore Joins Cast of "Power" Prequel "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
The character of Jukebox first appeared in the original "Power" series portrayed by Tony(R) Award-winner Anika Noni-Rose.

[03/04/20 - 12:00 PM]
The CW Announces Spring 2020 Premiere Dates
The network sets premieres for "Stargirl," "In the Dark" and "The 100."

[03/04/20 - 11:58 AM]
HLN's Newest Original Series "Sex & Murder" Premieres Monday, March 16
In this series, detectives uncover dirty secrets, scandalous sex affairs, online sex addictions, jealousy and stunning twisted fantasies when looking for motives for murder.

[03/04/20 - 11:31 AM]
Gordon Ramsay Helps Revitalize Ellicott City, MD, on "Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back: SOS," A Special Two-Hour Episode Airing Tuesday, May 12, on FOX
Hit by massive floods in 2016 and 2018, Ellicott City struggled to rebuild local businesses after the devastating damage that the disasters caused.

[03/04/20 - 11:03 AM]
FX Announces Its First Documentary Film "AKA Jane Roe"
The revealing story of Norma McCorvey, who was "Jane Roe" in the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling on abortion rights, will premiere Friday, May 22.

[03/04/20 - 09:31 AM]
MTV's "The Challenge: Total Madness" Reveals All-Star Lineup for Its Landmark 35th Season Premiering Wednesday, April 1st at 8:00PM ET/PT
The highly-anticipated hit series will feature 90-minute episodes and is set to roll out globally across MTV's international networks in 180+ territories in the coming months.

[03/04/20 - 08:54 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Dramas Hold Off Super Tuesday News Coverage
Early results see the network taking home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/04/20 - 08:35 AM]
A&E Network Announces All-Star Tribute Concert Special Honoring Country Icon Willie Nelson and Celebrates Country Music Legends Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers in Two New "Biography" Specials
The three new country music projects celebrating country music icons Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers with specials premiere this spring.

[03/04/20 - 08:20 AM]
Emily Hampshire to Star in EPIX Drama "Chapelwaite"
Adrien Brody also stars in 10-episode drama series, based on the short story "Jerusalem's Lot" by Stephen King.

[03/04/20 - 08:02 AM]
Kim Fields Joins the Cast of "The Upshaws," Which Also Stars Mike Epps and Wanda Sykes
In the Netflix comedy series, Fields will (hilariously) play Regina, Epps's high school sweetheart.

[03/04/20 - 08:01 AM]
Comedy Central Announces "Call Your Mother" Documentary Featuring Jim Gaffigan, Bridget Everett, Tig Notaro, Norm Macdonald & More
The film will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, April 18 and debut on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10 on Comedy Central.

[03/04/20 - 06:01 AM]
This Was Only the Beginning - "Ragnarok" Season 2 Is Coming
Netflix confirmed the renewal on social media this morning.

[03/04/20 - 03:46 AM]
"Sunderland 'Til I Die" Season 2 Arrives on April 1
The Netflix docuseries follows English soccer club Sunderland.

[03/04/20 - 01:21 AM]
Video: "Vampires" - Trailer - Netflix France
Vampires exist. Here, among us. Today in Paris, Martha Radescu's family lives underground. But when Doïna, 17, turns out to be a new kind of vampire, their fragile balance explodes.

[03/03/20 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 3
Updates include: Syfy to call it quits on "The Magicians" after five seasons; Thomas Middleditch to star in CBS's "B Positive"; and Ryan Hansen, Aimee Carrero to lead NBC's "Someone Out There."

[03/03/20 - 01:09 PM]
NBC's Special Night of Red Nose Day Programming Set for Thursday, May 21
Kicking off the night at 8:00/7:00c, Ben Stiller is bringing the phenomenon of escape rooms to television in spectacularly over-the-top style with "Celebrity Escape Room."

[03/03/20 - 11:32 AM]
MotorTrend's All-New Series Goes Global with "Mike Brewer's World of Cars"
In each new episode, Mike arrives in a new town to discover local automotive craftsmen and their culture, to get his hands dirty in their workshops and, of course, drive their cars.

[03/03/20 - 11:21 AM]
Quibi Announces "Hot Off the Mic" with Levity Live
Released five days a week, the original short form series will be taped live at leading comedy clubs across the country, beginning with the legendary Improv in Hollywood.

[03/03/20 - 10:11 AM]
Quibi Announces Documentary Series "Sex Next Door"
The series is an intimate, introspective look at the personal and professional lives of young people working in the sex industry.

[03/03/20 - 09:25 AM]
Alan Aisenberg & Mike Castle Star as Estranged Brothers Who Find Themselves Co-Running a Brewery in "Brews Brothers," Premiering April 10
Carmen Flood and Marques Ray co-star in the Netflix comedy created by Jeff Schaffer and Greg Schaffer.

[03/03/20 - 08:15 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Continues Demo Reign for ABC
The Alphabet takes home top honors among adults 18-49 while NBC remains the most-watched network.

[03/03/20 - 01:07 AM]
Video: "Bloodride" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The thrilling new horror anthology bows Friday, March 13.

[03/02/20 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 2
Updates include: FOX pulls the plug on "Almost Family"; Ashley Zukerman to play "Langdon" for NBC; and Emily Alyn Lind among first cast in HBO Max's "Gossip Girl."

[03/02/20 - 01:06 PM]
Discovery Channel Puts the Pedal to the Metal in the Brand-New Season of "Fast N' Loud," Premiering Monday, March 30
With builds bigger than ever before, Richard Rawlings' team wrestles with intricate projects, impossible deadlines and demanding standards while Gas Monkey Garage solidifies its elite status in the hotrod world.

[03/02/20 - 12:00 PM]
Quibi Announces New Documentary Series "How We Met"
Each episode features a couple sharing their remarkable origin story and how those events have profoundly shaped their relationship and their lives.

[03/02/20 - 11:30 AM]
Everybody Loves Zombies: Premiere Telecast of "Zombies 2" Delivers 1.9 Million Kids and Nearly 5 Million Total Viewers for Disney Channel
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, February 14.

[03/02/20 - 11:13 AM]
Quibi Announces Japanese Game Show "Lets Go Atsuko!"
National Lampoon and PalmStar Media are behind the project.

[03/02/20 - 10:35 AM]
Ready to Get That Money: An All New Season of "Street Outlaws: Memphis" Premieres March 23 on Discovery
Taking on some of the best competitors in the country, the Memphis Street Outlaws will be tested like never before to prove that they're the fastest racers on the streets and bring big wins and major cash back home to the family.

[03/02/20 - 09:33 AM]
Limited Series "I Know This Much Is True" Debuts April 27
The six-part limited drama series stars Mark Ruffalo as identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in a family saga that follows their parallel lives in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness.

[03/02/20 - 09:08 AM]
CBS News Announces Extensive, Multiplatform Coverage for Super Tuesday
Norah O'Donnell will anchor a full night of primetime coverage beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/02/20 - 09:07 AM]
New Talent Confirmed for Live Autism Benefit "Night of Too Many Stars"
Jack Black, Larry David, Zach Galifianakis, Kodi Lee, John Oliver, Rob Riggle, Phoebe Robinson, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, and The Roots have been confirmed as celebrity performers and guests.

[03/02/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children" - Official Teaser - HBO
The new five-part documentary series premieres Sunday, April 5.

[03/02/20 - 08:12 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "American Idol" Top Adults 18-49
The Alphabet holds onto the top spot in the key demographic.

[03/02/20 - 08:00 AM]
ID Investigates Infamous Saga in "The West Memphis Three: An ID Murder Mystery"
The three-hour event premieres Sunday, April 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/02/20 - 07:00 AM]
FX on Hulu Launches Today
On March 5, Alex Garland's first-ever television series "Devs," will be the first original series to make its debut exclusively on FX on Hulu.

[03/02/20 - 06:06 AM]
Video: "Elite" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series returns next Friday, March 13 on the streaming service.

[03/02/20 - 05:27 AM]
Clare Crawley Begins Her Journey to Find Love as the Star of ABC's Hit Romance Reality Series "The Bachelorette," When the 16th Season Premieres Monday, May 18
Clare had women across America cheering from their living rooms when she famously stood up to controversial Bachelor Juan Pablo during the memorable 18th season finale of "The Bachelor."

[03/01/20 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "I Know This Much Is True" - Official Teaser - HBO
Based on Wally Lamb's bestselling novel, "I Know This Much Is True" starring Mark Ruffalo premieres Monday, April 27.

[03/01/20 - 12:13 PM]
This Holiday Season, The Daleks Return on BBC America's "Doctor Who"
Jodie Whittaker, Tosin Cole, Bradley Walsh and Mandip Gill will all return for the upcoming festive episode.

[03/01/20 - 09:51 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Leads Demo Race with NBA
The Alphabet's primetime coverage takes home the adults 18-49 crown.

[02/29/20 - 08:37 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "WWE SmackDown" Win Adults 18-49 Crown
The network continues its demo reign while CBS remains the most-watched network overall.

[02/28/20 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 28
Updates include: Sophia Bush to star in "Good Sam" at CBS; Reina Hardesty set as The CW's "Maverick"; and Ben Schnetzer tapped as new lead in "Y: The Last Man" at FX.

[02/28/20 - 01:24 PM]
"Hawaii Five-0" to Conclude Its Successful 10-Season Run with a Two-Hour Series Finale, Friday, April 3 on CBS
"It's never easy to say goodbye to a hit franchise that carried on the legacy of the original with such distinction, while establishing its own signature style," said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment.

[02/28/20 - 12:29 PM]
Courteney Cox Cast in Lead Role in Starz's Horror Comedy Pilot "Shining Vale"
"Shining Vale" is a horror comedy about a dysfunctional family that moves from the city to a small town into a house in which terrible atrocities have taken place.

[02/28/20 - 12:00 PM]
Season Two of "Just Roll with It" Premieres Sunday, March 15, on Disney Channel
Comedian J.C. Currais becomes a series regular cast member, in the fan-favorite role of Gator, and John Ratzenberger guest stars in a recurring role as Blair's grandfather.

[02/28/20 - 11:51 AM]
Animal Planet Greenlights "The Zoo: San Diego" Season Two
Season two, currently in production, will feature even more exciting animal stories, including the arrival of a new visitor favorite: a baby hippo named Amahle by the public.

[02/28/20 - 11:33 AM]
America Ferrera to Leave NBC's "Superstore" Following the Current Season That Ends Thursday, April 16
"The last five years on 'Superstore' have been some of the most rewarding, enriching and enjoyable years of my career," said Ferrera, who stars as Amy and also serves as an executive producer.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.