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[04/06/20 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 6
Updates include: FXX delays return of "Archer"; Élodie Yung set as new lead of FOX's "The Cleaning Lady"; and Nick Cannon's syndicated talk show gets launch date.

[04/06/20 - 12:30 PM]
FOX Entertainment Renews Animated Comedy "Duncanville" for a Second Season
Season-to-date, the series averages 2.3 million multiplatform viewers and is FOX's most-streamed new comedy this season, while its premiere is FOX's most-streamed animated debut on record (7-day average).

[04/06/20 - 12:30 PM]
Meredith Corporation's People and The CW Network Team Up for a Two-Hour Primetime Special Event
"People Presents Harry & Meghan: A Royal Rebellion" airs Wednesday, April 22 on The CW Network.

[04/06/20 - 11:52 AM]
HGTV Fan-Favorite Juggernaut "House Hunters" Serves Up New Premiere Episodes Three Nights a Week at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Beginning Tuesday, April 7, House Hunters and House Hunters International, the popular series where homebuyers make purchase decisions after touring three potential houses, will premiere with new episodes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.

[04/06/20 - 10:59 AM]
Cartoon Network Launches Initiative to Help Kids Stay Safe, Creative and Entertained During COVID-19 Crisis
The initiative will draw on the network's unique blend of humor and heart, with characters and stories kids know and love.

[04/06/20 - 10:41 AM]
ID Greenlights Sequel to "Tail" of Big Cats and Criminal Acts in "Investigating the Strange World of Joe Exotic"
ID's definitive sequel delves into the biggest mystery in true crime today, helmed by the biggest character in the world: Joe Exotic, himself.

[04/06/20 - 10:30 AM]
CBS' Freshman Series "All Rise" Returns to Production to Virtually Produce a Timely Episode That Reflects the Current State of Social Distancing for the Criminal Justice System
The new episode will air Monday, May 4 on the CBS Television Network.

[04/06/20 - 10:00 AM]
"Millionaire Live," A New Play-Along App with Cash Prizes, Now Available for Download Ahead of the Premiere of ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Wednesday, April 8
Kay Adams will be hosting the app which offers America the chance to play in a live game beginning five minutes after the end of each episode (ET time).

[04/06/20 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "The Midnight Gospel" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Traversing trippy worlds inside his multiverse simulator, a space-caster explores existential questions about life, death and everything in between.

[04/06/20 - 09:14 AM]
Starz Greenlights "Black Mafia Family" from Executive Producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
The series is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980's and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in this country.

[04/06/20 - 09:10 AM]
Global Broadcast Networks, World Health Organization (WHO), Global Citizen and Cavalcade of Stars Join Forces for "One World: Together at Home"
The show will lift viewer's spirits with exclusive, special cameos from the worlds of music and arts, sports superstars, and comedic sketches, while always drawing back to its core purpose - to educate and inform on COVID-19 risks, prevention and response.

[04/06/20 - 09:01 AM]
Global Broadcast Networks, World Health Organization (WHO), Global Citizen and a Cavalcade of Stars Join Forces for "One World: Together at Home" to Help Raise Funds and Address the Fight Against COVID-19 Set for Saturday, April 18
The two-hour program will be hosted by a trio of network late-night hosts: Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert and will include performances from the world's biggest artists with multimillion-dollar pledges to the WHO's Solidarity Response Fund.

[04/06/20 - 09:00 AM]
ViacomCBS Networks to Air "One World: Together at Home," A Global Special to Celebrate and Support Frontline Healthcare Workers in the Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic, on Saturday, April 18
The ViacomCBS brands airing the special include broadcast networks CBS in the U.S., Channel 5 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia, and Telefe in Argentina; BET and MTV globally across 180+ countries; and CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1 in the U.S.

[04/06/20 - 08:14 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "American Idol" Hold Onto Demo Crown
The Alphabet is once again the network to beat among adults 18-49.

[04/06/20 - 08:04 AM]
Thrilling Action Films Available to Stream on HBO, TBS and TNT
This week, we are highlighting exciting action movies that are available to stream on HBO, TBS and TNT while staying safe at home.

[04/06/20 - 07:10 AM]
HBO Documentary "Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections" Available to Stream for Free
The timely film takes a deep dive into the weaknesses of today's election technology.

[04/06/20 - 06:31 AM]
Award-Winning Music Icon James Taylor Will Serve as the Mega Mentor on Season 18 of "The Voice"
As "The Voice" Mega Mentor, Taylor will join the coaches to mentor the artists remaining from the Battle Rounds and prepare each team for the Knockout Rounds, which will begin airing Monday, April 13.

[04/06/20 - 01:06 AM]
Video: "Love 101" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The story of being yourself in spite of everything and everyone.

[04/05/20 - 09:57 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Ten Commandments" Tops Charts for ABC
The Alphabet's annual telecast leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/04/20 - 08:28 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Hawaii Five-0" Goes Out on Top for CBS
The show's final episode leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/04/20 - 08:00 AM]
BBC America to Air an Address by Her Majesty The Queen Tomorrow Afternoon
The special broadcast is set for this Sunday, April 5 at 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT.

[04/03/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 3
Updates include: FOX cancels freshman drama "Deputy"; and "Lights Out with David Spade" out at Comedy Central, will seek new home.

[04/03/20 - 12:55 PM]
Quibi Lands Skateboarding Drama "Hardflip" from Eric Amadio, The Chainsmokers and Nyjah Huston
The project is an unlikely family drama that follows a wildly successful 16 year old skater and his immediate group of friends as he navigates the unfiltered reality of fame and fortune.

[04/03/20 - 11:59 AM]
New Unscripted Series "We're Here" Debuts April 23 On HBO
The six-episode unscripted series recruits local residents across small-town America to participate in a one-night-only drag show.

[04/03/20 - 11:31 AM]
Beginning April 9, Thursdays Are ShaqNights on TNT
Highlights include the new docuseries "Shaq Life," which gives viewers an exclusive, no holds barred look into how the world's largest superstar lives his life.

[04/03/20 - 11:04 AM]
The Fifth and Final Season of NBC's "Blindspot" Will Premiere Thursday, April 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
The show will move to its normal 9 p.m. timeslot the following week on May 7.

[04/03/20 - 10:19 AM]
Video: "The Last Kids on Earth" - Book 2 Trailer - Netflix Futures
The latest installment drops April 17 on the streaming service.

[04/03/20 - 10:02 AM]
Animal Planet to Premiere "Crikey! It's the Irwins: Bindi's Wedding" Saturday April 18 at 8 PM ET/PT
Only weeks before their wedding day, the Coronavirus pandemic forced the couple to make difficult decisions and drastic changes to the wedding of their dreams, opting for a beautiful private ceremony with only family in attendance.

[04/03/20 - 09:54 AM]
CBS to Air a Rebroadcast of "Garth & Trisha Live!," on Sunday, April 5 on CBS
Said encore will replace the previously announced repeat on "NCIS: New Orleans" at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/03/20 - 09:43 AM]
To Inspire Hope and Empower Viewers Worldwide, National Geographic Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with Two World Premieres: "Born Wild: The Next Generation" and "Jane Goodall: The Hope"
"The need to protect our planet has never been more urgent, and we're using Earth Day 50th as an opportunity to inspire viewers through the wonders of our planet and its incredible species for viewers around the world," said Courteney Monroe.

[04/03/20 - 09:30 AM]
Statement Regarding the 2020 CMT Music Awards
The 2020 CMT Music Awards, originally slated for June 3, 2020, will move to Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

[04/03/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Selah and The Spades" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
In the closed world of an elite Pennsylvania boarding school, Haldwell, the student body is run by five factions.

[04/03/20 - 08:27 AM]
HGTV Invites Fans to Vote on Binge-Worthy Series for "Fan Favorite Friday" Daytime Marathons
Beginning Friday, April 3, polls will open on HGTV's social media platforms - Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - and two popular network series will go head-to-head for the coveted marathon spot each week.

[04/03/20 - 08:12 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Holds Off CBS in Adults 18-49
The Eye however is the most-watched network overall.

[04/03/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "50 States of Fright" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Sam Raimi brings us a horror anthology with terrifying tales from every state.

[04/03/20 - 07:59 AM]
HBO Limited Series "The Third Day" Debut Moves to This Fall
The show was originally scheduled to debut Monday, May 11.

[04/03/20 - 06:00 AM]
Songs Revealed for "ACM(R) Presents: Our Country," A New Two-Hour Special Airing Sunday, April 5 at 8:00 PM on CBS
The special will provide a night filled with entertainment, hope and reflection and bring the healing power of music to Americans at a time when they need it most.

[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.







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[03/25/26 - 03:03 PM]
ABC Programming Update: Tuesday Night Dramas
Following the Season 2 finale of "High Potential" on April 7, "R.J. Decker" will move to the Tuesday 9 p.m. time slot beginning April 14.

[03/25/26 - 02:33 PM]
ESPN Scores Second Most-Watched NCAA Women's Second Round Ever
Through two rounds (First and Second), the 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament is averaging 628,000 viewers.

[03/25/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: HBO Original Harry Potter Series Releases First Official Teaser and Announces Christmas 2026 Debut
"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" will debut Christmas 2026 on HBO and will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max where it's available, including recent launch markets Germany, Italy, and the UK & Ireland.

[03/25/26 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Media Ventures Announces Programming Slate for the 2026-2027 Broadcast Season
Said offerings include eight fan-favorite and award-winning shows and three exciting new titles.

[03/25/26 - 10:21 AM]
BET's "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" Returns for Its Explosive Midseason Premiere on Wednesday, April 8 at 8 PM ET/PT
Welcome back to the 305 - where the sun is hot, the tea is hotter, and everybody's business is everybody's business.

[03/25/26 - 10:10 AM]
Zac Brown Band to Star in "Sunday Night Baseball" Open on NBC and Peacock
The show open debuts Sunday, April 12, leading into the Cleveland Guardians-Atlanta Braves game on NBC and Peacock (7 p.m. ET) and will open "Sunday Night Baseball" each weekend for the rest of the season.

[03/25/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "A Different World" Sequel Series Adds Additional Guest Stars
The latest additions include Dawnn Lewis and Glynn Turman, who will be reprising their roles from the original series.

[03/25/26 - 09:16 AM]
Video: "The Old Stories: Moses" - Official Trailer - Wonder Project
From the creators of "House of David" - a three part companion special.

[03/25/26 - 09:05 AM]
German Political Thriller "Dangerous Truth" Debuts in U.S. Thursday, April 9 on European Streamer Viaplay
Inspired by real events surrounding the faulty intelligence that helped justify the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the six-part German thriller explores a deadly conspiracy buried within European intelligence services.

[03/25/26 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Star City" - Official Teaser - Apple TV
Star City. Where reaching for space meant risking everything on Earth.

[03/25/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Apex" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she's prey.

[03/25/26 - 05:01 AM]
Duffy to Share Her Story as She Steps Back Into the Light in New Documentary Film for Disney+
The feature length documentary film that will follow Grammy, Brit, and Ivor Novello award-winning singer, Duffy.

[03/25/26 - 04:17 AM]
Netflix Announces the Start of Production for "Reasonable Doubts"
The limited series centers on the Sellés family, who belong to the well-off bourgeoisie, are well integrated into their city, and enjoy the esteem and respect of high society.

[03/25/26 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Flunked" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Eddy, a math genius and small-time crook, avoids jail-time by going undercover as a teacher. His mission: to identify the kid of a major criminal.

[03/25/26 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Should I Marry a Murderer?" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A fiancée turned key witness reveals how she stayed engaged to a man accused of murder while gathering evidence against him in this documentary series.