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[04/01/20 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 1
Updates include: Savannah Smith is the latest to be cast in HBO Max's "Gossip Girl" series.

[04/01/20 - 02:30 PM]
New ABC Prime-Time Special Goes Behind the Scenes of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" 20 Years After Show's Debut
"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Secrets & Surprises" features a rare interview with Regis Philbin and past host Meredith Vieira, who both open up about their time at the show.

[04/01/20 - 02:01 PM]
NFL Superstar Sibling Trio JJ, TJ and Derek Watt Host All-New, High-Octane Competition Game Show "Ultimate Tag," Premiering Wednesday, May 20 at 9/8c on FOX
Each week, competitors must vault, dodge, tumble and dive their way through several different epic, three-dimensional courses.

[04/01/20 - 12:24 PM]
HGTV Overhauls Home for Police Officer Who Helps the Homeless in New Episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" on Sunday, April 5, at 8 PM ET/PT
Host Jesse Tyler Ferguson will oversee the massive, community-led home transformation with special help from Ty Pennington, the highly skilled carpenter, craftsman and designer who starred in the original ABC version of the series.

[04/01/20 - 12:19 PM]
Mike Rowe to Host Discovery's "Before the Catch" and Gets the Inside Scoop Behind Hit Series "Deadliest Catch" and the Upcoming Season 16 Premiere
For the first time ever, fans will get to see Mike interact with the captains via webcam as they look ahead to the unprecedented themes and dramatic events of the upcoming season.

[04/01/20 - 11:28 AM]
New Crop of Celebrity Cooking Disasters Enter Culinary Boot Camp in Return of "Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition"
This season's recruits are: Wells Adams, Johnny Bananas, Dave Coulier, Bridget Everett, Robin Givens, Sonja Morgan and Brian Posehn.

[04/01/20 - 11:19 AM]
iHeartRadio Joins Quibi's Daily Music News Show "Pop5"
The daily, fast-paced show is a colorful collage of must-know information about pop music today.

[04/01/20 - 11:01 AM]
Showtime Makes Scheduling Adjustments for Its Series "Black Monday," "Billions" and "The Chi"
Due to their suspension of production operations, both "Black Monday" and "Billions" will now split their current seasons into two parts.

[04/01/20 - 10:03 AM]
Showtime Sports Documentary Films(R) to Present "Basketball County: In the Water" from Executive Producers Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman
The film explores how one county in Maryland, Durant's hometown, has recently produced more elite basketball players than anywhere else in the world.

[04/01/20 - 10:01 AM]
"American Dad!" Returns to TBS for Its 15th Anniversary on April 13
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Seth MacFarlane's award-winning satirical animated comedy, and on Monday, September 14 the series will air its milestone 300th episode.

[04/01/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Prodigy" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Born to be the best. "Prodigy" hosted Megan Rapinoe.

[04/01/20 - 09:46 AM]
Drew and Jonathan Scott Star in New Season of HGTV Hit Series "Property Brothers: Forever Home" Premiering Wednesday, April 15, at 9 PM ET/PT
In the fresh episodes, the brothers will work with their clients to achieve the perfect home base where they can put down roots and make lifelong memories.

[04/01/20 - 09:16 AM]
Food Network's "The Kitchen" to Premiere Special At-Home Episode with Co-Hosts
Join co-hosts Sunny Anderson, Alex Guarnaschelli, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian from the confines of their homes, as they partake in a kitchen pantry pull, sharing and cooking recipes from their home kitchens.

[04/01/20 - 09:13 AM]
"Dateline" Sold in 90% of the U.S. for Its Fourth Season in National Syndication
The syndicated version of "Dateline" airs each weekday on stations from leading broadcast groups, including FOX, Sinclair, Hearst, Nexstar, Graham Media, Gray, COX Media Group, Tegna, Scripps, Sunbeam, Weigel, Block, Hubbard and more.

[04/01/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "LA Originals" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An exploration of the culture and landmarks of the chicano and street art movement that cemented Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol's status as behind-the-scenes hip hop legends.

[04/01/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Quibi and MTV Studios Release the Trailer and Set Celebrity Lineup for "Punk'd" Hosted by Chance the Rapper
Lil Nas X, Adam Devine, Migos, French Montana, Scott Disick, Megan Thee Stallion, Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, Ty Dolla $ign, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin and Liza Koshy are all on tap.

[04/01/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
The all-star voice cast includes Chris O'Dowd, Ruth Negga, Jacob Tremblay, and Meryl Streep.

[04/01/20 - 08:20 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Dramas Pull in Front Among Viewers, Demos
"NCIS" tops the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/01/20 - 06:06 AM]
Former CIA Operative Mike Baker to Investigate Top-Secret Government Programs in New Science Channel Series
"Black Files Declassified" launches this Thursday, April 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/01/20 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "Love Wedding Repeat" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Sam Claflin, Freida Pinto and Olivia Munn star in the film.

[03/31/20 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 31
Updates include: Christopher Meloni to reprise his "Law & Order: SVU" role of Elliot Stabler in new NBC series.

[03/31/20 - 09:47 PM]
Video: Adult Swim Drops All-New "Rick and Morty" Trailer and Premiere Date for April Fools' Day Surprise Hosted by Post Malone
If that's not enough, fans tuned in to see early releases of never-before-seen episodes from the network's upcoming programming slate.

[03/31/20 - 02:31 PM]
The CW Rolls Out Premiere Dates for Summer Series
"Masters of Illusion," "Burden of Truth," "Bulletproof" and "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" are all due back.

[03/31/20 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Nicky Jam: El Ganador" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From his humble and troubled start in Boston, to his downfall on the streets, to becoming the king of one of the most popular musical genres, this is not only the life of Nicky Jam, but the history of reggaeton itself.

[03/31/20 - 11:04 AM]
Video: "Helpsters" - Official "Plans" Trailer - Apple TV+
New episodes of "Helpsters" are coming to Apple TV+ this Friday, April 3.

[03/31/20 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Limited Series "I Know This Much Is True" Debut Moves to Sunday, May 10
The Mark Ruffalo-led drama was previously scheduled to debut Monday, April 27.

[03/31/20 - 10:59 AM]
NFL Clubs Approve Expansion of Postseason
The NFL last expanded the playoffs for the 1990 season, increasing from 10 to 12 the number of teams to qualify for the postseason.

[03/31/20 - 10:54 AM]
AXS TV Launches 14 Popular Episodes of Rock Legend Daryl Hall's Hit Music Series "Live from Daryl's House" - Series Makes Its Network Debut on Sunday, April 19 at 9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT
AXS TV has curated a roster of the popular series' episodes, highlighting an eclectic blend of artists that will appeal to the network's diverse audience.

[03/31/20 - 10:32 AM]
BYUtv Announces New, Returning Unscripted Spring Premieres
Newcomers include "Wayne Brady's Comedy IQ," "The Wizard of Paws," "Step Up to the Plate" and "Jeff's Homemade Game Show."

[03/31/20 - 10:19 AM]
New CW Key Art for "DC's Stargirl"
The series premieres Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00/7:00c on The CW (one day after its digital debut on the DC Universe subscription service on May 18).

[03/31/20 - 10:10 AM]
Look Who's Back... "Shrill" Is Returning for Season 3
Hulu confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[03/31/20 - 10:03 AM]
Video: "Prodigal Son" Returns in Three Weeks, With Bigger Twists and Turns Than Ever Before
April 20 and April 27 will mark the final two episodes of the season.

[03/31/20 - 09:59 AM]
CBS All Access' Animated Series "Tooning Out the News" to Launch Tuesday, April 7 in the U.S. and Canada
Production will resume on its new animated variety news series, with the staff and crew working remotely.

[03/31/20 - 09:26 AM]
Bravo's "Married to Medicine Los Angeles" Returns for Season Two on Sunday, May 3 at 9PM ET/PT
Returning are Dr. Britten Cole, Dr. Imani Walker, Shanique Drummond and Jazmin Johnson.

[03/31/20 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "Thanks a Million" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Every day acts of kindness connect us in surprising ways.

[03/31/20 - 08:34 AM]
Video: "Outer Banks" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The drama is a coming of age story that follows a tight-knit group of local teens (aka the Pogues) in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

[03/31/20 - 08:13 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Demos with "The Voice"
The network's reality flagship leads the night in both categories.

[03/31/20 - 08:02 AM]
Video: Trailer - Hulu Original Series "Normal People"
The half-hour series, based on Sally Rooney's best-selling novel, premieres with all 12 episodes, Wednesday, April 29.

[03/31/20 - 07:34 AM]
Duff Goldman and His Talented Team Are Back to Create New Cake Masterpieces on the Return of "Duff Takes the Cake"
The series will have a special sneak peek on Sunday, May 3 following the finale of "Buddy vs. Duff" with remaining new episodes premiering Mondays at 10:00/9:00c beginning May 4.

[03/31/20 - 05:33 AM]
"CBS This Morning's" Gayle King to Host "ACM(R) Presents: Our Country," A New Two-Hour Special Airing Sunday, April 5 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS
The special features intimate conversations and at-home acoustic performances with country music's biggest stars, along with clips from favorite ACM Awards(R) moments from the past.

[03/31/20 - 04:53 AM]
ESPN and Netflix Set New April 19 Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated Documentary Series "The Last Dance"
The series, directed by Jason Hehir, chronicles one of the greatest icons and most successful teams in sports history, Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls.

[03/30/20 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 30
Updates include: Netflix axes "October Faction," "V-Wars"; Quibi adds four projects to its roster; and Nat Geo delays "Genius: Aretha" from May 25 premiere date.

[03/30/20 - 05:25 PM]
"FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America" Raises Nearly Eight Million Dollars (and Counting) for Feeding America(R) and First Responders Children's Foundation
The one-hour special will also rebroadcast on Monday, April 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/30/20 - 04:12 PM]
"The Masked Singer: Sing-Along" Special to Air Wednesday, April 15 at 8/7c on FOX
The one-hour special was previously set for Tuesday, April 14; while the season finale is now slated for Wednesday, May 27.

[03/30/20 - 01:48 PM]
Quibi Announces New Series "Fresh Dressed*" Featuring Celebrity Designer Fresh
The brand new series following celebrity designer and bespoke tailor to the stars, Fresh.

[03/30/20 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "SKRRT with Offset" - Official Trailer - Quibi
This series follows Offset as he joins his celebrity and rapper friends - like Quavo, Lil Yachty and T-Pain - exploring all things cars.

[03/30/20 - 12:04 PM]
Video: "Home Before Dark" - Inspired by a True Story - Apple TV+
All 10 episodes of the series will now debut on Friday.

[03/30/20 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Gayme Show" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Maximum joy with Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni in "Gayme Show."

[03/30/20 - 10:57 AM]
When Are My CW Faves Back with New Episodes?
The network details the next originals for each of its 10 current series.

[03/30/20 - 09:59 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Good Fight's" Fourth Season
Fans can now catch up and binge the first three seasons using the promo code "ALL" for a free month of CBS All Access through Thursday, April 23.







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[03/04/26 - 03:01 PM]
FX's "Disinherited" - New Drama from Emmy Award Winner Peter Gould and T-Street Ordered to Series on FX and Hulu
Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen star as a pair of scrappy sisters thrust by an unexpected inheritance into a world of generational wealth and long-buried crimes.

[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 - 09:45 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.