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[04/09/20 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 9
Updates include: CBS Access eyes TV series based on Alena Dillon's novel "Mercy House," from Corinne Brinkerhoff and Amy Schumer.

[04/09/20 - 02:01 PM]
"The Tiger King and I" - A "Tiger King" After Show Hosted by Joel McHale and Featuring Brand New Interviews - Will Premiere April 12
John Reinke, Joshua Dial, John Finlay, Saff, Erik Cowie, Rick Kirkman, and Jeff and Lauren Lowe are among those featured.

[04/09/20 - 01:35 PM]
Science Channel Celebrates Hubble Space Telescope's Landmark 30th Anniversary with All-New Special Featuring Stories from Leading Figures in Space
"Hubble: Thirty Years of Discovery," a two-hour special, premieres Sunday, April 19 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/09/20 - 11:43 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" to Air Remotely Produced New Content on Saturday, April 11
Show elements will include "Weekend Update" and other original content from "SNL" cast members.

[04/09/20 - 11:12 AM]
When Are My CW Faves Back with New Episodes? (Revised)
"Supergirl" will now return on May 3 instead of the previously announced April 26.

[04/09/20 - 11:02 AM]
Nickelodeon Inks Deal with Scooter Braun's SB Projects for "The Beatbuds" Animated Preschool Series
Written by Evan Sinclair, the 10 episode short-form series will begin production this summer and premiere on Nickelodeon's preschool platforms in 2021.

[04/09/20 - 10:56 AM]
Video: "Fight Like a Girl" - Official Trailer - Quibi
There's a WWE superstar in all of us.

[04/09/20 - 10:01 AM]
truTV's "Tirdy Works" Premieres Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
The half-hour series set in a small rural town with four paved roads and a booming moose turd business.

[04/09/20 - 10:00 AM]
"Betty" Debuts May 1 - Based on Crystal Moselle's Critically Acclaimed Feature "Skate Kitchen"
The HBO comedy features Dede Lovelace, Moonbear, Nina Moran, Ajani Russell, and Rachelle Vinberg, who all starred in the original film.

[04/09/20 - 09:15 AM]
ABC to Shift "Station 19" to Later Time Period Beginning April 16
Beginning next Thursday, look for "Station 19" at 9:00/8:00c leading into "How to Get Away with Murder"; while the 8:00/7:00c hour remains to be announced.

[04/09/20 - 09:00 AM]
Fuse Media Unveils Line-Up of Music Culture-Focused Content to Engage and Empower Its Young, Multicultural Audience
Returning series include "Made From Scratch," "Sugar and Toys" and "That White People Shit."

[04/09/20 - 08:27 AM]
Video: "The Half of It" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film, from writer/director Alice Wu, premieres Friday, May 1.

[04/09/20 - 08:13 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Masked Singer" Hold Off ABC, "Modern Family" Finale
The network wins the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster overall.

[04/09/20 - 07:32 AM]
Acclaimed HLN Docu-Series, "Death Row Stories", Returns for Season 5 with More Gripping Tales of the U.S. Capital Punishment System
The series returns with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, April 19.

[04/09/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Stranger" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Dane DeHaan and Maika Monroe star in the series, from executive producer Veena Sud.

[04/09/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "After Life" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Still struggling with immense grief after the death of his wife, Tony (Ricky Gervais) is trying to turn over a new leaf.

[04/09/20 - 06:06 AM]
"The Simpsons" Animated Short Film "Maggie Simpson in 'Playdate with Destiny'" Streams Tomorrow on Disney+
Originally released in theatres before "Onward," "Maggie Simpson in 'Playdate with Destiny'" builds on the success of the franchise's 2013 Academy Award-nominated film, "Maggie Simpson in 'The Longest Daycare,'" which will also begin streaming on Disney+ later this month.

[04/09/20 - 03:05 AM]
Video: "Medici: The Magnificent" - Final Season - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series, due on May 1, shows the journey of a man who falls many times before he can find himself again.

[04/08/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 8
Updates include: Disney+ looks to reboot "Doogie Howser, M.D."; Zakiya Dalila Harris brings "The Other Black Girl" TV take to Hulu; and Erik Valdez latest cast in The CW's "Superman & Lois."

[04/08/20 - 02:44 PM]
All-New Special "TMZ Investigates: Tiger King - What Really Went Down?" Premieres Monday, April 13 at 9/8c on FOX
The one-hour special explores outstanding questions about whether or not Joe Exotic is guilty, an inside look into Carole Baskin's husband's disappearance and the current status of the new investigation.

[04/08/20 - 02:30 PM]
Disney+ Paid Subscriber Count Surpasses 50 Million Milestone
In the past two weeks, Disney+ rolled out in eight Western European countries including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland.

[04/08/20 - 01:43 PM]
EPIX(R) to Premiere Six-Part Docuseries "Helter Skelter" on June 14
The project features never-before-accessed interviews from former family members and journalists first on the scene and in the courtroom, weaving these original narratives with archival footage and newly-unearthed images.

[04/08/20 - 01:16 PM]
"Valeria" Premieres on May 8th
The new original Spanish series by Netflix is based on the novels by Elísabet Benavent, published by Penguin Random House Editorial Group, and that has sold nearly a million copies.

[04/08/20 - 12:01 PM]
BET Rallies to Support Communities of Color Most Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic with New Television Special, Relief Fund, Digital News Programs, and Community Partnerships
The "Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort" broadcast special, will air on Wednesday, April 22 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/08/20 - 12:00 PM]
ABC Celebrates the Legendary Garry Marshall - "The Happy Days of Garry Marshall" Airs Tuesday, May 12
Julie Andrews, Jennifer Garner, Richard Gere, Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Ron Howard, Jimmy Kimmel, Ashton Kutcher, Chris Pine, Julia Roberts, John Stamos and Henry Winkler are among those featured in the two-hour special.

[04/08/20 - 10:50 AM]
Farm Aid and AXS TV Partner to Broadcast and Stream at Home with Farm Aid on Saturday, April 11 at 8 P.M. ET/5 P.M. PT
The hour-long live event reunites Farm Aid president Willie Nelson, joined by his sons Lukas and Micah, with fellow music legends and Farm Aid board members Mellencamp, Young, and Matthews for an intimate performance to raise funds and awareness for farmers impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[04/08/20 - 10:12 AM]
Lifetime Announces New "Married at First Sight" Self-Shot Spin-Off Series "Married at First Sight: Couples' Cam" Premiering May 20
Following the couples ongoing stories in real time, in the completely raw and self-shot show, the couples invite viewers into their homes via mounted cameras, diary cams and virtual group chats.

[04/08/20 - 10:05 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Releases "Homecoming" Season 2 Teaser Trailer
The critically-acclaimed series returns for its second season with a fresh new mystery and an exciting new star, Janelle Monáe.

[04/08/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Agua Donkeys" - Official Trailer - Quibi
MP Cunningham and Jeremy Jackson star in the comedy series, due on Monday, April 13.

[04/08/20 - 10:00 AM]
Nick Cannon to Host New Unscripted Series "The Masked Singer: After the Mask"
The four installments will feature major celebrity guests (remotely) discussing that night's best moments, stunts, games and impromptu musical performances.

[04/08/20 - 08:48 AM]
Builder, Designer and Mom-to-Be Jasmine Roth to Star in New Digital and On-Air Series for HGTV
"Help! I Wrecked My House" launches Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[04/08/20 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Dramas Top Tight Demo Race
The network holds off ABC and NBC among adults 18-49.

[04/08/20 - 07:02 AM]
WarnerMedia Networks to Air "Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate" Special Simultaneously Across Networks on Tuesday, April 14
HBO, HBO Latino, TBS, TNT, truTV, Cartoon Network and Boomerang will all carry the half-hour special at 7:00/6:00c.

[04/08/20 - 06:01 AM]
First Look: Steve Carell Is the Head of "Space Force," The Newly Formed Sixth Branch of the US Armed Forces
John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Jimmy O. Yang, Diana Silvers, and Lisa Kudrow also star in the Netflix comedy series, created by Carell and Greg Daniels.

[04/08/20 - 03:20 AM]
Video: "Summertime" - Official Teaser - Netflix
One summer can change your life, whether you're ready or not.

[04/07/20 - 11:05 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 7
Updates include: Emmanuelle Chriqui cast as Lana Lang in The CW's "Superman & Lois."

[04/07/20 - 03:00 PM]
Netflix Welcomes a New Pet to the Family in an All-New Animated Series "Sharkdog"
The series follows 10 year old Max and his best friend Sharkdog - half shark, half dog, all appetite.

[04/07/20 - 12:34 PM]
Country Music's Biggest Stars Perform from Home on a Rebroadcast of "ACM Presents: Our Country," on Saturday, April 11 on CBS
The special originally aired this past Sunday on the network.

[04/07/20 - 10:45 AM]
CBS Announces Sunday Night at the Movies - Five Iconic, Acclaimed Films from the Paramount Pictures Library to Be Broadcast Every Sunday in May
"Forrest Gump," "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," "Mission: Impossible" and "Titanic" are all on tap.

[04/07/20 - 10:30 AM]
Explore the Royal Lifestyles and Fascinating Stories Behind Britain's Stately Homes in the Smithsonian Channel(TM) Series "An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates"
Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, gives an all-access pass into some of Great Britain's most magnificent homes, revealing their incredible histories and the aristocratic families, both past and present, who have taken up residence in each estate.

[04/07/20 - 10:11 AM]
Video: "Middleditch & Schwartz" - Official Trailer - Netflix Improv Comedy Specials
Catch all three unique shows based on a live audience suggestion: Parking Lot Wedding, Dream Job, and Law School Magic.

[04/07/20 - 10:04 AM]
"This Is Stand-Up" - Two-Hour Documentary Film Charts the Life and Work of the Professional Stand-Up Comedian World Premieres with Limited Commercial Interruption on Sunday, April 12th at 10PM ET/PT on Comedy Central
Jamie Foxx, Tiffany Haddish, Bob Saget and Maria Bamford are among the featured talent.

[04/07/20 - 10:03 AM]
"The Misery Index" Returns to TBS on May 14
The series features teams competing against each other by attempting to rate hilarious and miserable real-life events based on the "misery index," a ranking system created by a team of psychologists.

[04/07/20 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Betty" - Official Trailer - HBO
The new half-hour entry launches Friday, May 1 at 11:00/10:00c.

[04/07/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Poster and First Look for New Documentary from the Producers of "Homeland," "The Longest War"
The film premieres on Sunday, April 19, immediately following the penultimate episode of "Homeland."

[04/07/20 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Films' "Bad Education," Starring Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney Debuts April 25
The darkly comical film highlights the deficiencies of the public education system in the U.S. while examining the broader forces that foster greed, corruption, and lack of accountability in our institutions.

[04/07/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind" - Official Trailer - HBO
The film celebrates the woman behind the iconic imagery and explores the compelling details of Wood's personal life and illustrious career that are often overshadowed by her tragic death.

[04/07/20 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Moves Premiere Date for Its Three-Part Drama Series "Quiz" to Sunday, May 31
The second and third episodes will now air on Sunday, June 7 and Sunday, June 14, respectively.

[04/07/20 - 08:59 AM]
"Autism: The Sequel" Debuts April 28 - The Inspiring Next Chapter To The 2007 Emmy(R)-Winning HBO Documentary "Autism: The Musical"
The eye-opening 40-minute sequel offers an inside look into the everyday lives of Neal, Wyatt, Lexi, Henry and Adam, young adults with autism and varying abilities - some of whom are thriving in college, while others work towards effective communication and emotional expression.

[04/07/20 - 08:39 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Stay on Top
The Peacock network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.







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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.