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[04/02/20 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 2
Updates include: Dylan Walsh reports to The CW's "Superman & Lois"; ABC's "The Conners" nears renewal for third season; and Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi series lands new writer.

[04/02/20 - 04:00 PM]
NBC Sets Final Episode Dates
Said dates run from "Manifest" to April 6 to "Little Big Shots" on May 24.

[04/02/20 - 02:02 PM]
AXS TV to Broadcast the Star-Studded "Comedy Gives Back Laugh Aid" Benefit Event on Saturday, April 4 Starting at 7 P.M. ET/4 P.M. PT
The four-plus hour telethon puts the spotlight on a powerhouse roster of comedy superstars, coming together to raise money and awareness for an emergency relief fund benefiting working comedians who have been financially impacted due to the spread of COVID-19.

[04/02/20 - 01:02 PM]
TNT's Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Thriller "Snowpiercer" Moves to Sunday, May 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The series, based on the feature of the same name, was previously set to launch on May 31.

[04/02/20 - 12:33 PM]
HBO Encourages Viewers to #StayHomeBoxOffice with Dozens of Free Series, Documentaries and Hit Warner Bros. Movies on HBO NOW & HBO GO Starting April 3
The list of free programming includes every episode of nine iconic HBO series such as "The Sopranos," "Veep," "Six Feet Under" and "The Wire."

[04/02/20 - 11:01 AM]
Hang in and Geek Out with the Cast of "Wynonna Earp," As They Host a #TBT Marathon of the Hit Series' First Season, April 9 on Syfy
Creator Emily Andras and cast members Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell and Varun Saranga are among the participants.

[04/02/20 - 11:00 AM]
TLC Debuts Self-Filmed "90 Day Fiance" Limited Series Featuring Cast Members in Coronavirus Quarantine - "90 Day Fiance: Self-Quarantined"
Through a combination of self-shot footage and remote video interviews with producers, viewers will follow along as our current and former couples navigate how to get through this time.

[04/02/20 - 10:33 AM]
Quibi Acquires Stand-Up Comedy Series "This Joka" Hosted by Will Smith and Produced by Westbrook Studios
Shot on location at Topgolf and other popular venues across Las Vegas, the series will showcase stand-up sets, as well as one-on-one conversations between Smith and the comedians, intimate interviews, and docu-style moments backstage and around the city.

[04/02/20 - 10:29 AM]
TV One's True-Crime Thursdays Returns with All-New Episodes of the Popular Series "For My Man" Beginning Thursday, April 23 at 9 P.M. ET
The true-crime series features the outrageous and shocking stories of women who have been arrested for a crime they committed in the name of loyalty and love for their man.

[04/02/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Run This City" - Official Trailer - Quibi
The series follows the youngest mayor in Massachusetts history.

[04/02/20 - 10:00 AM]
Season Two of AMC's "NOS4A2," Starring Emmy(R)-Nominated Actor and Producer Zachary Quinto and Rising Star Ashleigh Cummings, Set to Premiere Monday, June 1 at 10PM ET/9C
The full 10-episode season will also simulcast on BBC America.

[04/02/20 - 09:34 AM]
Video: "Nikki Fre$h" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Lettuce take some thyme to rejoice.

[04/02/20 - 09:14 AM]
Video: "Chris D'Elia: No Pain" - Official Trailer - Netflix
He may not be great at reading or talking to babies, but he definitely knows how to use technology and tell a great joke.

[04/02/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Autism: The Sequel" - Official Trailer - HBO
Revisiting the subjects of the 2007 Emmy-winning documentary, the sequel offers a heartwarming inside look into the daily challenges and triumphs of adults on the autism spectrum.

[04/02/20 - 08:44 AM]
Video: "The House of Flowers" - Final Season - Official Trailer - Netflix
The de la Mora family was not always the typical wealthy and conservative household.

[04/02/20 - 08:13 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Dominates with "The Masked Singer" Stunt
Back-to-back episodes the series overshadowed the competition last night.

[04/02/20 - 08:08 AM]
Video: "The Innocence Files" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series shines a powerful light on the untold personal stories behind eight cases of wrongful conviction that the nonprofit organization the Innocence Project and organizations within the Innocence Network have uncovered and worked tirelessly to overturn.

[04/02/20 - 08:05 AM]
AXS TV Celebrates the Best of Farm Aid 2019 with a Special 2.5 Hour Event on Sunday, April 12 at 8 P.M. ET
AXS TV originally broadcast country music icon Willie Nelson's Farm Aid 2019 festival live from Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI, on September 21, 2019.

[04/02/20 - 07:06 AM]
CMT Announces New Special "CMT Giants Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for Musicares" to Honor Late Country Music Icon on Wednesday, April 8 at 8 PM ET/PT
The tribute will feature special virtual performances and interviews from Rogers' superstar friends including Dolly Parton, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, Jennifer Nettles, Lady Antebellum, Lionel Richie, Michael McDonald, Randy Houser, Rascal Flatts, Vince Gill and more.

[04/02/20 - 07:05 AM]
Video: "Fauda" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series tells the story of an undercover unit in the Israeli Defense Forces, focusing on Doron Kavillio (Lior Raz).

[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).







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[10/09/25 - 03:15 PM]
Video: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Drops Teaser for Season Two of the Hit Crime Thriller, "Cross"
The eight-episode second season will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories on Wednesday, February 11, with the first three episodes and new episodes each week leading up to the season finale on March 18.

[10/09/25 - 03:11 PM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tops Late-Night with Week of Live Shows from Brooklyn Academy of Music
Continuing the show's momentum this season, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" earned 2.20 million Total Viewers and a 0.22 rating among Adults 18-49, topping late-night for the week in both measures.

[10/09/25 - 02:30 PM]
FOX Renews the #1 Cooking Series of Summer, "MasterChef" for Seasons 16 & 17
Award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge, alongside renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Tiffany Derry.

[10/09/25 - 01:00 PM]
NBC Wins First Two Weeks of the New TV Season and Sees Year-to-Year Growth
Across all platforms (7-day), "Law & Order" and "SVU" amassed 6 million and 7.6 million viewers, respectively, both showing an increase over last season's premieres.

[10/09/25 - 11:16 AM]
Prime Video's "Malice" Premieres Globally on Nov. 14 - Twisty, New Thriller Starring David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall
Carice van Houten, Christine Adams, and Raza Jaffrey also star in the six-episode series.

[10/09/25 - 11:15 AM]
"20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine in All Key Target Demos
"20/20" grew over its season premiere in Adults 25-54 (+2% - 392,000 vs. 386,000) to post its best news demo performance in nearly 4 months.

[10/09/25 - 10:59 AM]
ESPN Daytime Studio Shows Surge in September
ESPN's daily studio show lineup delivered audience increases across the board in September, as the fall sports season began in earnest.

[10/09/25 - 10:38 AM]
Video: "Elsbeth" Season 3 Official Trailer
More Elsbeth, more cases, more guest stars.

[10/09/25 - 10:23 AM]
OWN Announces Cast for New Season of the Hit Dating Series "Ready to Love" in Detroit
The Motor City is revving up for romance when the new season premieres Friday, November 7 at 9pm ET/PT on OWN.

[10/09/25 - 10:04 AM]
Common, Karriem Riggins and James Poyser Tapped to Compose "NBA on Prime" Theme Music
The composition, titled "Victory (NBA on Prime Theme)," captures the rich legacy of basketball culture and will serve as the signature sound for NBA on Prime each week beginning with the 2025-26 season.

[10/09/25 - 10:01 AM]
An All-New Season of "Southern Charm" Starts November 19th
Season 11 will air Wednesdays at 9:00/8:00c on Bravo.

[10/09/25 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Entertainment Deepens Creative Content Portfolio and Audience Reach with Strategic Investment in Vertical Video Technology Platform Holywater
The deal advances FOX's tech growth strategy and will help shape its forward-looking model as a modern, next-gen entertainment studio.

[10/09/25 - 09:08 AM]
ID Debuts New Series "Who Hired the Hitman?"
The six-episode series explores dark and dangerous cases of contract killings where money, betrayal, and cold-blooded ambition collide.

[10/09/25 - 09:03 AM]
HBO Original Drama Series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Debuts January 18
A century before the events of "Game of Thrones," two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros... a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg.

[10/09/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Squid Game: The Challenge" - Season 2 Official Teaser - Netflix
Featuring new, unpredictable challenges and high-stakes games from the hit series, this reality competition brings the "Squid Game" phenomenon to life.