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[04/28/20 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 28
Updates include: Julian Gant joins Mayim Bialik and Swoosie Kurtz in FOX's comedy "Call Me Kat."

[04/28/20 - 05:50 PM]
NBC's Hit Athletic Competition Series "The Titan Games" Will Premiere Monday, May 25
Executive produced and hosted by Dwayne Johnson, the series offers everyday people a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete in epic head-to-head challenges designed to test the mind, body and heart.

[04/28/20 - 02:27 PM]
ESPN Airs Television's Most-Watched Programming Among Multiple Key Demos Between April 23-26
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday through Sunday, April 23-26.

[04/28/20 - 12:11 PM]
The Creative Team Behind "Orange Is the New Black" Have Created "Social Distance," A New Anthology Series About the Experience of Living in Social Distance
The Netflix series will be scripted and shot with crews working remotely and talent will film themselves.

[04/28/20 - 10:49 AM]
Video: "Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts" Season 2 Teaser - Netflix Futures
Season two returns to Netflix on Friday, June 12.

[04/28/20 - 10:01 AM]
2020 "Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina" to Air on Sunday, May 17
The special, which was taped on February 29, was previously postponed due to post-production delays.

[04/28/20 - 09:48 AM]
"Yum and Yummer" Returns to Cooking Channel with Mouthwatering Look at Decadent Dishes from Around the World
Each episode tackles a food theme or ingredient, from perfect pastas to vegetarian specialties and international dishes, and visits the establishments that are best known for their mind-blowing take on the cuisine.

[04/28/20 - 09:02 AM]
Meet the Men of FOX's "Labor of Love," Premiering Thursday, May 21 on FOX
The bachelors, in search of starting a family, will compete to win over mom-to-be Kristy Katzmann through a series of challenges and dates.

[04/28/20 - 09:01 AM]
We're Coming Home - The "Fuller House" Farewell Season Premieres June 2
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[04/28/20 - 08:28 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Releases "Homecoming" Season 2 Official Trailer
The series returns Friday, May 22 to the streaming service.

[04/28/20 - 08:15 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "9-1-1" Tops Demo Race for FOX
The network takes home the adults 18-49 crown while NBC leads the evening in total viewers.

[04/28/20 - 08:03 AM]
Netflix Renews "Queen Sono" for Season 2
Pearl Thusi, Vuyo Dabula, Sechaba Morojele, Chi Mhende, Loyiso Madinga, Rob Van Vuuren, Kate Liquorish, Khathu Ramabulana and Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa are all expected to return.

[04/28/20 - 08:00 AM]
"One Day at a Time" Gets the Animated Treatment with Pop TV's First Ever Animation Special
"In my 97 years, I've never known of a multicam comedy to animate a single episode as a special. Even this I get to experience," remarked legendary producer Norman Lear.

[04/28/20 - 07:12 AM]
"PJ Masks" Season Four Springs into Action This May with Special Extended Episode: "Heroes of the Sky"
The fourth season will span 52 episodes of heroic adventures, introduce new allies and villains, plus a message centered on the power of persistence, friendship, curiosity, and teamwork.

[04/27/20 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 27
Updates include: Netflix cancels Idris Elba-led "Turn Up Charlie"; HBO eyes "Hellraiser" TV take; and Freeform gives pilot order to "None of the Above."

[04/27/20 - 04:32 PM]
"The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation" to Air Thursday, April 30 at 8 P.M. on NBC
The half-hour presentation will lead into the previously announced "A Parks and Recreation Special" that same night.

[04/27/20 - 03:02 PM]
"The Last Dance" Delivers Massive Audience for Second Straight Week; Episodes 3 and 4 Average 5.9 Million Viewers
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, April 26.

[04/27/20 - 02:04 PM]
Anchors Away! Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean" Returns This Summer
Returning for a shocking fifth season in picturesque Mallorca, Spain, are: Captain Sandy Yawn, Hannah Ferrier (Chief Stew) and season two's Malia White (Bosun).

[04/27/20 - 11:11 AM]
Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Makes Franchise History by Expanding to 45-Minutes After Overwhelming Success of "The Daily Social Distancing Show"
For the first time in its 24-year history, "The Daily Show" will lengthen its episodes to 45 minutes starting tonight, Monday, April 27 and airing weeknights, Monday through Thursday.

[04/27/20 - 11:06 AM]
Nickelodeon's New Hit "Danger Force" Goes Into Kid-Friendly Quarantine in Virtually Produced Special Airing Saturday, May 9, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
Said installment sees the team of superheroes-in-training raising the stakes and lightening the mood with a virtually produced special where the city of Swellview is quarantined from a way-too-natural gas leak from the nearby Bhutt Factory.

[04/27/20 - 10:16 AM]
HBO Max to Release Seth Rogen's "An American Pickle" Under the Streamer's Warner Max Label
The film, starring Seth Rogen in dual leading roles, is an adaptation of the 2013 New Yorker series "Sell Out" by Simon Rich who also adapts, and is directed by Brandon Trost, the cinematographer from Rogen's previous films.

[04/27/20 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix & Higher Ground Productions Announce Original Documentary "Becoming"
The film is an intimate look into the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama during a moment of profound change, not only for her personally but for the country she and her husband served over eight impactful years in the White House.

[04/27/20 - 09:55 AM]
Lifetime Announces 2020 May Movies and Mother's Day Stunt
While staying safe at home, Lifetime and Lounge with us all May with new thrillers every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/27/20 - 09:04 AM]
NBC Announces Return of "America's Got Talent," "World of Dance"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Tuesday, May 26.

[04/27/20 - 09:01 AM]
MTV Continues to Own Thursday Nights with the Epic Return of "Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D & Vinny" on Thursday, June 11th at 9PM ET/PT
Previously announced with the working title "DJ Pauly D and Vinny's Vegas Pool Party," the second season of "Double Shot at Love" reunites the dynamic duo with some of their exes to live and work with them in Sin City.

[04/27/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Releases Trailer for Four-Part Docuseries "The Last Narc"
The series, which details on the most notorious murder in the history of the DEA, will premiere May 15.

[04/27/20 - 08:51 AM]
BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios Set May 7 Launch Date for New Comedy Series, "Tyler Perry's Bruh"
The first three episodes of the 24-episode season will be available to stream at launch, with a new episode dropping each subsequent week.

[04/27/20 - 08:33 AM]
Video: Showtime Sports(R) Releases the Official Trailer and Poster for "Basketball County: In the Water"
A collaboration with NBA star Kevin Durant and sports business executive Rich Kleiman's Thirty Five Ventures, the film examines how Durant's hometown of Prince George's County, Md., has recently produced more elite basketball players than anywhere else in the world.

[04/27/20 - 08:12 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Holds Onto Demo Crown
ABC takes home top honors among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network overall.

[04/27/20 - 08:06 AM]
"Amy Schumer Learns to Cook" to Premiere on Monday, May 11th at 10pm on Food Network
The series premieres Monday, May 11 at 10:00/9:00c with back-to-back half-hour episodes each week.

[04/27/20 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend" - Interactive Special Official Trailer - Netflix
Kimmy sets off on her biggest adventure yet, available Tuesday, May 12.

[04/27/20 - 08:01 AM]
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" Comes Home to Disney+ on May the 4th
What began in 1977 with George Lucas' groundbreaking film "Star Wars: A New Hope," the nine-part saga is available within Disney+'s extensive collection of Star Wars movies and series.

[04/27/20 - 06:29 AM]
Discovery, Inc. and Amazon Expand Food Network Kitchen Collaboration with One-Year Subscription Complimentary to All Fire TV and Fire Tablet Customers
Starting today, new and existing Fire TV and Fire Tablet customers will receive a complimentary year-long subscription.

[04/27/20 - 06:03 AM]
"55th Academy of Country Music Awards(TM)," Hosted by Keith Urban, to Broadcast Live from Nashville for the First Time in Show's History on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT on CBS
Said event will be the first awards show to broadcast from three iconic Country Music venues including the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe.

[04/26/20 - 06:25 PM]
Video: "Love, Victor" - First Look - A Hulu Original
Set in the world of the 2018 groundbreaking film "Love, Simon," the series follows Victor, a new student at Creekwood High School on his own journey of self-discovery, facing challenges at home, adjusting to a new city, and struggling with his sexual orientation.

[04/26/20 - 06:01 PM]
Hallmark Channel Announces a Season Eight Renewal of the Network's Highly Rated and Longest-Running Original Series "When Calls the Heart"
Currently ending its seventh season, the hit drama's ratings momentum continues, with this season's previous episode ranking as the highest-rated episode in the series' history.

[04/26/20 - 09:57 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "Saturday Night Live" Keeps NBC on Top
The April 25 edition, with remote performances from self-isolating guests and members of the cast, once again delivers for the network.

[04/25/20 - 08:35 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Blue Bloods" Tops Charts for CBS
The Eye is the most-watched network last night and shares the adults 18-49 crown with ABC.

[04/24/20 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 24
Updates include: Stephen Graham joins the cast of "Peaky Blinders"; and Genevieve O'Reilly, Denise Gough tapped for the Diego Luna-led "Star Wars" series at Disney+.

[04/24/20 - 03:09 PM]
Keke Palmer Joins Derrick "D-Nice" Jones as Co-Host of MTV's Live Musical Event "Club MTV Presents #DanceTogether with D-Nice" Airing Saturday, April 25th at 10PM ET/PT
The one-hour special - held in support of The Save The Music Foundation - simulcasts across MTV, VH1 and MTV2, and will be livestreamed on PlutoTV.

[04/24/20 - 02:22 PM]
Encore of "The Disney Family Singalong" Followed by an All-New "American Idol" Set for Sunday, April 26, on ABC
Said rebroadcast will replace the previously announced original of "America's Funniest Home Videos" at 7:00/6:00c.

[04/24/20 - 01:00 PM]
ABC Slots Pair of "Shark Tank" Originals on Wednesday Nights
Look for fresh installments to fill the Wednesday, 10:00/9:00c hour on May 6 and May 13.

[04/24/20 - 12:07 PM]
Victoria Justice to Host "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together" on Saturday, May 2, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
With kids having cast millions of votes for their favorite celebrities, movies, games and more, this year's virtually produced show will reveal the winners through some of the most creative orange-blimp acceptances in KCA history.

[04/24/20 - 11:54 AM]
NBC Makes Changes to "Council of Dads," "Blindspot" Premieres
Due to the recent addition of "A Parks and Recreation Special" on April 30, "Blindspot" will now premiere its fifth and final season on Thursday, May 7.

[04/24/20 - 10:22 AM]
Cody and The Helpsters Team Up for Apple's "Helpsters Help You," Inspired by the Parents' Choice Award-Winning "Helpsters," Now Streaming for Free
The first episode of "Helpsters Help You" is now streaming, and new episodes will continue to roll out for free, every Friday on Apple TV+.

[04/24/20 - 09:31 AM]
"Unearthed" Returns to Science Channel Using Cutting-Edge Technology to Decode World's Greatest Mysteries and Structures
New episodes roll out this Sunday, April 26, decoding the mysteries of the world's most iconic structures and monuments from ancient to present day.

[04/24/20 - 09:31 AM]
HBO's New Series "I May Destroy You" from Michaela Coel Debuts This June
This fearless, frank and provocative series explores the question of sexual consent in contemporary life and how, in our modern landscape of dating and relationships, we make the distinction between liberation and exploitation.

[04/24/20 - 09:02 AM]
"Carmen Sandiego" Is Coming Back for Season 3 - More Secrets Revealed, Only on Netflix
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[04/24/20 - 08:53 AM]
Video: "The Hollow" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Futures
After discovering the truth behind the Hollow, friends Adam, Mira and Kai must face their fears and tackle even bigger challenges together.

[04/24/20 - 08:44 AM]
Video: TV's "Wizards of Waverly Place" Cast Reunite for New Hope Club's "Worse" Video
The video marks the directorial debut of Bailee Madison, an alum of the hit TV series and she reunited several of her former castmates for the song's love-on-the-rocks storyline.







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[03/03/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 23 - "Bridgerton" Season 4 Lives Happily Ever After at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Coming in at No. 2 on the English TV list is Season 3 of "The Night Agent" with 9.9 million views.

[03/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
Here Come the VIPs: Celebrities Are Entering the World of "Squid Game"
With more on the line than ever before, players and celebrity VIPs enter the "Squid Game: The VIP Challenge" for the chance at winning it all.

[03/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
Lacey Chabert and Scott Michael Foster Star in "Paris Is Always a Good Idea" A New, Limited Series Premiering Later This Year Exclusively on Hallmark+
Based on the bestselling romance novel of the same name by Jenn McKinlay, the six-episode limited series is shooting on location in Paris and Spain.

[03/03/26 - 10:42 AM]
"Foul Play with Anthony Davis" Star Studded Lineup Including LeBron James, Jordan Chiles, Tara Lipinski, Howie Mandel, Cooper Flagg, Puka Nacua and More Ignite the Ultimate Prank Wars
Hosted by 10-time NBA All-Star and Washington Wizards' Anthony Davis, the series will premiere on Monday, April 6 following the NCAA Championship Game and will simulcast across TBS,?TNT?and truTV.

[03/03/26 - 10:16 AM]
NBC Renews Innovative Reality Travel Competition Series "Destination X" for Season Two
Produced by Twofour and Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, production on "Destination X" will begin later this year.

[03/03/26 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "Born to Bowl" Debuts March 16
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[03/03/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Little House on the Prairie" Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere
Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's enduring, almost 100-year-old book series about growing up in the American West in the 1800s, will premiere on July 9, 2026 - and it's already coming back for more.

[03/03/26 - 09:43 AM]
OWN Celebrates Women's History Month with a Special OWN Spotlight Honoring the Life and Legacy of Roberta Flack
"OWN Spotlight: Roberta" airs Thursday, March 12 at 9pm ET/PT on OWN.

[03/03/26 - 09:09 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Multi-Year Extensions with Jimmy Rollins and Jeff Francoeur
MLB Tuesday on TBS will open its 2026 regular season coverage on Tuesday, March 31, with a matchup of baseball's home run leaders from the past two seasons: 2025 Home Run Champion Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners will host 2024 Home Run Champion Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees at 9:30 p.m. ET.

[03/03/26 - 09:06 AM]
Meet Your Max and Chloe in the Upcoming "Life Is Strange" Series on Prime Video
Tatum Grace Hopkins and Maisy Stella have been cast as Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, respectively.

[03/03/26 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel Announces Global Rollout of Landmark Series "World War II with Tom Hanks" Launching This Memorial Day
The landmark 20-episode documentary series reexamines World War II through the lens of a new century, offering a deeply human portrait of how the modern world was forged in the fires of global conflict.

[03/03/26 - 08:54 AM]
Intense, Action-Packed Ukrainian Series "Double Stakes" Makes Exclusive U.S. Debut Thursday, March 19, 2026 on European Streamer Viaplay
Arriving at a cultural moment when American audiences are hungry for authentic stories from Ukraine, this eight-part series blends the moody atmospherics of Nordic Noir with the gritty realism of a modern Ukraine.

[03/03/26 - 08:31 AM]
Roku Adds Apple TV to Premium Subscriptions
Using their Roku account, customers can now subscribe to Apple TV through Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel to access Apple TV's premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, live sports, and kids and family entertainment in one seamless experience.

[03/03/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary traces the life of Lamar Odom, from his rise to NBA fame and marriage to Khloé Kardashian to his near-fatal overdose in a Nevada brothel.

[03/03/26 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Star Designers Team Up with Celebrities for the Ultimate Las Vegas Gamble in a New Season of Blockbuster Hit "Rock the Block"
HGTV's highest-rated series, which attracted over 16.6 million viewers across linear and streaming to its last run, will return for seven fresh episodes hosted by popular carpenter, craftsman and design expert Ty Pennington and take the ultimate gamble on four unexpected duos.