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[03/05/20 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 5
Updates include: Delroy Lindo officialy boards "Harlem's Kitchen" at ABC; Hannah Simone, Elizabeth Hurley to lead CBS multi-camera comedy pilot; and David Alan Grier signs onto ABC's "Prospect."

[03/05/20 - 03:40 PM]
Ava DuVernay and Warner Bros. Animation to Soar with the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Book Series "Wings of Fire"
The middle grade fantasy book series thus far has spawned 15 novels, three graphic novels and four short stories.

[03/05/20 - 01:30 PM]
Apple Renews NAACP Image Award-Winning Series "Truth Be Told"
Octavia Spencer will reprise her role as Poppy Parnell for season two, which will unfold around a new case.

[03/05/20 - 01:09 PM]
Daytime Talk Show "The Steve Wilkos Show" Renewed Through 2022
The show currently is in its 13th season and celebrated its 2,000th episode on February 24.

[03/05/20 - 01:08 PM]
"Wynonna Earp" Season 4 to Feature Melanie Scrofano's Directorial Debut
Marathons of the cult favorite series begin tomorrow, March 6, on Syfy.

[03/05/20 - 01:01 PM]
The Kids Are Back! Amazon Prime Video to Bring Back "The Kids in the Hall" with New Episodes as First Canadian Amazon Original Series
With the return of all of the original "Kids," the 8-episode Amazon Original series, which will be a continuation of the original show, will be available to Prime members in Canada and around the world in more than 200 countries and territories.

[03/05/20 - 01:00 PM]
Netflix Announces Series Regulars for New Female-Driven Spy Thriller "In from the Cold"
The eight-episode series comes from director Ami Canaan Mann and writer Adam Glass.

[03/05/20 - 11:33 AM]
Dani Montalvo and Luke Humphrey Set to Star in Lifetime's Ripped From the Headlines Feature "I Was Lorena Bobbitt"
Following the premiere of the movie, Lifetime will run a PSA for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence featuring the actors and Lorena Bobbitt, as part of Lifetime's public affairs campaign, Stop Violence Against Women.

[03/05/20 - 10:33 AM]
Don't Miss a Special, Two-Hour "Super Nine" Episode of "The Masked Singer" Airing Wednesday, April 1
Plus: look for the show's first-ever sing-a-long special airing Tuesday, April 14 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/05/20 - 10:30 AM]
Season Three of Emmy(R) Award-Nominated "DuckTales" Premieres Saturday, April 4, on Disney XD and DisneyNOW
The new season finds the Duck family embarking on a globetrotting hunt for the world's greatest lost artifacts, with a secret organization from Scrooge's past, the Fiendish Organization for World Larceny (F.O.W.L.), trying to stop them at any cost.

[03/05/20 - 10:00 AM]
CBS All Access Announces Series Order for "Guilty Party"
Isla Fisher stars in the half-hour dark comedy as a discredited journalist desperate to salvage her career by latching on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband, crimes she claims she didn't commit.

[03/05/20 - 09:35 AM]
HBO Teams Up with Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann to Develop Series Adaptation of Award-Winning Video Game "The Last of Us"
Based on the critically acclaimed video game "The Last of Us," developed by Naughty Dog exclusively for the PlayStation(R) platforms, the story takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed.

[03/05/20 - 09:15 AM]
Golden Globe(R) Winner Maura Tierney Joins the Cast of New Showtime Drama Series "Rust"
In addition, Bill Camp, David Alvarez, Alex Neustaedter and newcomer Julia Mayorga have been cast as series regulars.

[03/05/20 - 09:02 AM]
"Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections," Revealing Shocking Extent of Vulnerabilities in America's Voting Systems, Debuts March 26 on HBO
The film follows Finnish hacker and cyber security expert Harri Hursti as he travels around the world and across the U.S. to show how our election systems remain dangerously unprotected.

[03/05/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Bert Kreischer: Hey Big Boy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Look for the stand-up special Tuesday, March 17 on the streaming service.

[03/05/20 - 08:15 AM]
"Crank Yankers" Renewed for Additional 20 Episodes, Current Season Resumes March 17 After Season Premiere of "Tosh.0"
"We are thrilled that 'Crank Yankers' has been welcomed back so warmly and look forward to getting back to this important work," said Jimmy Kimmel.

[03/05/20 - 08:11 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Holds Onto Top Demo Spot
FOX wins the night among adults 18-49 while NBC remains the most-watched network.

[03/05/20 - 08:10 AM]
Science Channel to Premiere Two March Specials "Titanic: Conspiracy of Failure" and "Attila's Forbidden Tomb"
Look for said efforts on back-to-back Sundays beginning March 15.

[03/05/20 - 08:06 AM]
Video: "Money Heist" Part 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
New episodes roll out Friday, April 3 on the streaming service.

[03/05/20 - 08:06 AM]
FOX Sports Bolsters Lineup for Its 25th Season of Major League Baseball
FOX carries regionalized action on nine Saturdays in primetime, beginning Saturday, May 23 with a pair of regionalized telecasts featuring the Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Dodgers at 7:00 PM ET.

[03/05/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Ozark" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Byrdes are back in business and the stakes have never been higher.

[03/05/20 - 06:00 AM]
Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi to Helm Netflix's First Two Roald Dahl Animated Event Series
The first is a series based on the world and characters of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; while the second is a wholly original take on the Oompa-Loompas, who will star in their own event series.

[03/05/20 - 02:02 AM]
Video: "The English Game" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Based on true events, this 19th century drama follows two footballers on opposite sides of a class divide who changed the game - and England - forever.

[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.







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[11/13/26 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "A Filipino Christmas" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Discover the true meaning of the season in this touching anthology featuring estranged friends, a snowy Christmas, office rivals and clashing sisters.

[11/13/26 - 03:16 PM]
"Darius, Dolly and 60 Years of Celebration: Countdown to the CMAs with Robin Roberts" Honoring Country Music Legends and the CMA Awards' Milestone 60th Anniversary Airs Tuesday, Nov. 17, on ABC
Marking her 16th year as part of the annual tradition, "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts returns to host the one-hour primetime special that will celebrate six decades of unforgettable performances, iconic artists and defining moments in country music.

[11/13/26 - 02:55 PM]
NBA on ESPN November 11 Doubleheader Delivered 1.8M Viewers, Up 29 Percent from Last Year
The Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks matchup averaged 1.9 million viewers, while the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets matchup averaged 1.7 million viewers.

[11/13/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Honest Renovations: A Holiday Home Makeover 3" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Jessica Alba and Lizzy Matins race to make a deserving family's home spotlight-ready before Christmas.

[11/13/26 - 11:05 AM]
Video: "The Trio" - A Network Original - Official Trailer
When college student Hugo rents a room from a wealthy family, he embarks on a euphoric summer as he forms an irresistible connection with Thora, a beautiful descendant of old money, and her childhood best friend August, who dreams of art.

[11/13/26 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix Reveals First Look Photo, Launch Year, and Title of "Magic: The Gathering" Animated Series, "Planeswalker"
The upcoming Netflix saga, created in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast, is a fresh adaptation of the popular card game that's enchanted players for more than 30 years.

[11/13/26 - 10:01 AM]
NBC Releases Premiere Date & First Look for "Sunset P.I."
"Sunset P.I." is a single-camera workplace comedy following Mickey Wilder (Jake Johnson) and the other private investigators at his Hollywood detective agency.

[11/13/26 - 09:54 AM]
Star-Studded "Grammy Night" on "Dancing with the Stars" Shoots to Season Highs Ahead of Semi-Finals
In fact, "Dancing with the Stars" stood as the No. 1 program overall on Tuesday among Adults 18-49 (1.59 rating).

[11/13/26 - 09:00 AM]
Peacock Unravels a Twisted Tale of Deception with New Documentary "Love Trapped: The Case of Laura Owens" (wt) Premiering in 2027
Based on the popular podcast, the documentary chronicles the extraordinary story of former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard and his tumultuous relationship with a woman named Laura Owens.

[11/13/26 - 08:42 AM]
ABC News Wins Sunday Morning and Late-Night
"Nightline" was up over the previous week in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.

[11/13/26 - 06:31 AM]
Netflix Renews "Virgin River" for a Ninth Season
Alongside the renewal, Netflix also revealed that the fan-favorite series has reached another milestone this year, officially passing the half-billion views mark.

[11/13/26 - 06:07 AM]
Taylor Swift To Perform at "The 60th Annual CMA Awards"
A two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Swift is nominated this year for Single of the Year with "I Knew It, I Knew You," marking her 26th career CMA nomination.

[11/13/26 - 05:31 AM]
The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Returns Live on NBC and Peacock Nov. 26, Bringing Holiday Magic to Life for Millions
For its 100th celebration, the Parade will once again bring millions together nationwide and feature an all-star lineup of music's biggest names, alongside iconic character balloons, imaginative floats and a special appearance by the one-and-only Santa Claus.

[11/13/26 - 05:19 AM]
NFL Quarterback Sam Hartman Named "The Bachelor" for Season 30
A Charlotte, North Carolina, native, Hartman plays for the NFL's Washington Commanders and is a standout alum of Wake Forest and Notre Dame, where he set legendary ACC records, including most career touchdown passes and 300-yard passing games.

[11/13/26 - 02:38 AM]
Video: "Dhindora" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a lottery ticket changes their lives, Bhuvan and his middle-class family soon find themselves caught up in a series of comic mishaps.