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[05/07/20 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 7
Updates include: History cancels "Knightfall," "Project Blue Book"; USA in "real conversations" for "White Collar" revival; and Disney+ mulls small screen take on "National Treasure."

[05/07/20 - 06:18 PM]
FOX Sports 2020 NFL Schedule Packed with Star Power
Overall, FOX televises more NFL football than any other network with a minimum of 109 regular-season matchups.

[05/07/20 - 05:08 PM]
"Monday Night Football's" Strong Schedule in 2020 Features Raiders' Las Vegas Opener on ESPN and ABC, an MVP Matchup in Chiefs-Ravens, and High-Profile Seahawks-Eagles and Bills-49ers Clashes
The 51st season will kick off on ESPN with a doubleheader Monday, September 14 - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants (7:15 p.m. ET) and Tennessee Titans vs. Denver Broncos (10:10 p.m. / 8:10 p.m. MT).

[05/07/20 - 05:06 PM]
Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs Host Deshaun Watson & Texans on NBC to Kick Off 2020 NFL Season; L.A. Rams Open SoFi Stadium vs. Dallas Cowboys in Season Opener of "Sunday Night Football"
America's No. 1 primetime television show for an unprecedented nine consecutive years gets "Back to Football," broadcasting 19 NFL games during the 2020 regular season, as well as three postseason and two preseason games.

[05/07/20 - 05:05 PM]
CBS Sports 2020 NFL Schedule Highlighted by Broadcast of Super Bowl LV
The CBS schedule features nine appearances each by the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers, 10 appearances each by the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, and 11 by the Houston Texans.

[05/07/20 - 01:22 PM]
Peacock to Launch on Microsoft's Xbox Devices
When it launches in July, Peacock will be available for Xbox users to download through the Microsoft Store.

[05/07/20 - 01:07 PM]
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, OneRepublic, Milo Ventimiglia, Bryan Cranston, Ray Romano, James Taylor and Meghan Trainor Join Lineup for Sixth Annual "Red Nose Day Special" on NBC
Jim Gaffigan, Ellie Goulding, Tony Hale, Noah Jupe, Mario Lopez, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, Lilly Singh, Sam Smith, and Adrienne Warren are also on tap.

[05/07/20 - 12:59 PM]
Smithsonian Channel Partners with the Department of Defense to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe with "Victory in Europe 75th Anniversary"
The special premieres this Friday, May 8 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[05/07/20 - 11:37 AM]
The CW Network Set to Air Original Special "Penn & Teller: Try This at Home"
Filmed entirely at the homes of Penn & Teller and their friends around the world, the special showcases new magic Penn & Teller and their magician friends have developed at home and teaches viewers how to do an array of tricks themselves.

[05/07/20 - 11:36 AM]
Video: "Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything" - Official Trailer - Netflix Standup Comedy Special
Like the ancient grains of Babylon, Patton provides a healthy dose of witticism in his newest Netflix comedy special, streaming May 19.

[05/07/20 - 11:16 AM]
On May 21, National Geographic Pays Tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the Victory in Europe with a Full Day of Programming, Including Two Powerful Primetime Specials, Featuring Stories from the Front
Beginning at 8:00/7:00c, "WWII in Europe: Voices from the Front," narrated by ABC News' Bob Woodruff, offers viewers a chance to hear from some of the last remaining voices of a war that forever changed the world.

[05/07/20 - 11:04 AM]
Crackle Announces Launch of Timely Romantic Comedy "Cooped Up"
Starring Charles Cottier as a bitter semi-professional wrestler who must live in quarantine after coming into contact with a potentially fatal coronavirus, the film is directed and produced by Kane Guglielmi.

[05/07/20 - 11:03 AM]
Kane Brown, Doja Cat and Season 18 Mega Mentor James Taylor Are Set to Perform on "The Voice" Airing Monday, May 11 on NBC
On the live Top 9 results show, the top vote-getter from each team will automatically earn a spot to compete in the finale.

[05/07/20 - 11:01 AM]
Charlize Theron Kicks Ass as the Leader of a Team of Immortal Mercenaries in "The Old Guard," Coming July 10 on Netflix
The upcoming film is based on Greg Rucka's graphic novel.

[05/07/20 - 11:00 AM]
Freeform Orders "Love in the Time of Corona" Limited Comedy Series from Joanna Johnson and Anonymous Content
This four-part romantic comedy series is a funny and hopeful look at the search for love, sex and connection during this time of social distancing.

[05/07/20 - 11:00 AM]
AMC Studios Inks Multi-Year Overall Deals with Rolin Jones, Gina Mingacci and Ray McKinnon
The deals expand AMC Networks' ongoing or previous creative partnerships with Jones, Mingacci and McKinnon.

[05/07/20 - 10:56 AM]
Husband-Wife Team Bryan and Sarah Baeumler Build a Tropical Paradise in New HGTV Series "Renovation Island"
The newcomer launches Sunday, June 7 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[05/07/20 - 10:31 AM]
HBO Max and Crunchyroll Team to Bring Fans More Anime on May 27th
When the platform launches on May 27, HBO Max subscribers will have access to 17 beloved and celebrated anime titles.

[05/07/20 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Barkitecture" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Dog parents unite. To spoil your fur babies.

[05/07/20 - 10:25 AM]
"Yvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It!", Her First HBO Hour-Long Special, Debuts June 6
Comedian and actress Yvonne Orji celebrates her Nigerian-American upbringing in her first hour-long HBO comedy special.

[05/07/20 - 10:13 AM]
Hulu Acquires Rights to ABC Studios and Shondaland's Critically Acclaimed Series, "Scandal"
All seven seasons of the award-winning drama will begin streaming exclusively on May 20.

[05/07/20 - 10:03 AM]
The Osbournes, Tyra Banks and Reggie Bush Join the Cast of Celebrities Inviting You Into Their Living Rooms on the All-New Series "Celebrity Watch Party," Premiering Tonight at 8/7c on FOX
They join previously announced celebrities Rob Lowe and family, Megan Trainor, Joe Buck and Michelle Beisner-Buck, Raven-Symoné, JoJo Siwa, Master P and Romeo, Steve Wozniak, Curtis Stone and Lindsay Price and Robert and Kym Herjavec.

[05/07/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "F is for Family" - Announcement: Jonathan Banks Is Big Bill Murphy - Netflix
Jonathan Banks joins the cast of the new season, coming soon to the streaming service.

[05/07/20 - 09:38 AM]
Disney+ Greenlights "Just Beyond" Series from Seth Grahame-Smith Based on the Best-Selling Graphic Novels by R.L. Stine
A writers room is being assembled and the series is expected to come to Disney+ in the fall of 2021.

[05/07/20 - 09:21 AM]
Amazon Original Series "Regular Heroes" to Premiere May 8 Highlighting Courageous Stories from the Front-Lines of COVID-19
The eight-episode series highlights the contributions and personal sacrifices of just some of today's most generous individuals who are going above and beyond to support their communities during the COVID-19 crisis.

[05/07/20 - 09:20 AM]
YouTube Originals Launches "Celebrity Substitute," A New Series Energizing Virtual Classrooms Around the World
Ken Jeong, Bill Nye, Camila Mendes, Janelle Monáe, Karlie Kloss, Ken Jeong and Terry Crews are among the featured talent.

[05/07/20 - 09:00 AM]
Grab Your Popcorn! ABC's Home Theater Will Open on May 20
For four consecutive Wednesday evenings, beloved titles, currently available on Disney+, will be shown in prime time on ABC, beginning with the broadcast world debut of Disney's Academy Award(R)-nominated "Moana."

[05/07/20 - 08:55 AM]
Saturday Night Mysteries on Ovation TV Continue with "Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime," Starring David Walliams and Jessica Raine, Starting June 13
"Partners in Crime" is an espionage adventure series about a suburban married couple, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, who solve mysteries and foil plots in '50s Cold War Britain.

[05/07/20 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Tops Demo Race for FOX
The network once again takes home the adults 18-49 crown.

[05/07/20 - 08:05 AM]
Lifetime Attaches Top Talent to New Original Movies Including Jamie Lee Curtis, Robin Roberts, Kelly Rowland, Mario Lopez, Melissa Joan Hart and the Legendary Betty White
Plus: Lifetime is currently in development on a third installment of the Harry & Meghan movie franchise, "Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace."

[05/07/20 - 08:04 AM]
A&E Network Commissions a Robust Slate Including New Live, Non-Fiction and Documentary Programming
New additions include "What's It Worth? Live" and "The Quest for Lost WWE Treasures."

[05/07/20 - 08:03 AM]
History(R) Teams Up with Food Author and TV Personality Adam Richman on Season Two of Hit Nonfiction Series "The Food That Built America" About Food Titans Who Helped Shape America
Richman will also host "American Made," which will delve into the making of All-American products, detailing both the process of the craft and the inspiration behind the idea.

[05/07/20 - 08:02 AM]
History(R) Announces Slate of Premium Historical Programming
Highlights include "Lincoln," "Theodore Roosevelt," and "The Men Who Built America 2."

[05/07/20 - 08:01 AM]
A+E Networks(R) Announces Upfront Slate Featuring New High-Profile Projects with President Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Lee Curtis
More than 2200 hours of new series programming and over 50 new movies currently in the pipeline for 2020/2011.

[05/07/20 - 08:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Releases New Season of "Listen Out Loud with The Loud House" Podcast, Based on Hit Animated Series
Nickelodeon is also adding "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" and "Blue's Clues & You!: Bedtime Stories" to its growing podcast playlist.

[05/07/20 - 07:15 AM]
Katherine Langford, Daniel Sharman, Devon Terrell, and Gustaf Skarsgard Star in "Cursed," A New Netflix Series That Reimagines the Arthurian Legend
The series, told through the eyes of a young woman who is destined to become the powerful (and tragic) Lady of the Lake, is due this summer.

[05/07/20 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Blackballed" - Official Trailer - Quibi
The headline you know. The story you don't.

[05/07/20 - 07:02 AM]
"Da 5 Bloods" - The New Spike Lee Joint Will Drop Globally on Netflix Friday, June 12th
Spike Lee broke the news on social media this morning.

[05/07/20 - 07:00 AM]
CBS All Access Adds More Than 100 Films from Paramount Pictures
CBS All Access recently experienced its best two months ever in April and March in terms of total streams, and the first half of 2020 now holds CBS All Access' top two months ever in terms of new subscriber sign-ups of all time.

[05/06/20 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 6
Updates include: Netflix renews "After Life" for third season; CBS shutters "Man with a Plan," three rookies; and FOX mulls holding "Filthy Rich," "neXt" for the fall.

[05/06/20 - 02:11 PM]
Skydance Television Expands Creative Development and Global Physical Production Teams
Drew Brown, Zack Beckman and Katherine Morrison are among the additions.

[05/06/20 - 02:00 PM]
ABC Announces Additional Celebrity Guests for "The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II," Airing Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10
Adding to the list of fan favorites appearing in the special are Christina Aguilera, Tituss Burgess, Sabrina Carpenter, Jennifer Hudson, Lang Lang, John Legend, Katy Perry and many more surprise performances.

[05/06/20 - 01:18 PM]
Peacock Will Be Available Across Apple Devices at Launch in July
NBCUniversal's new streaming service will be available on Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, when it launches nationally on July 15.

[05/06/20 - 12:32 PM]
Video: Extended Trailer for "Game On!," Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key and Featuring Team Captains Rob Gronkowski and Venus Williams
Each week, celebrity guests join Gronk and Venus as these elite athletes compete in epic challenges.

[05/06/20 - 11:02 AM]
"Robbie" - New Comedy Central Series Available May 8
This May, Comedy Central will be binge-releasing "Robbie," an all-new, original, scripted comedy series from stand-up comedian and actor, Rory Scovel.

[05/06/20 - 11:01 AM]
Top Stars Align to Join Host Jane Lynch for the Most Unique and Intimate "Hollywood Game Night" Ever on May 12 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
In a "Hollywood Game Night" first, Lynch will host remotely while Kristen Bell, Nick Jonas and Kenan Thompson go head-to-head with Sean Hayes, John Legend and Retta as everyone battles it out from their own homes for a very worthy cause - the Red Nose Day campaign.

[05/06/20 - 11:01 AM]
"Queer Eye: OG and Queer Eye: The New Class" Face Off in ABC's "Celebrity Family Feud" Season Premiere, Sunday, May 31
The OG Queer Eye team, led by Carson Kressley, will be playing against the new class members from Netflix's hit show "Queer Eye," led by Bobby Berk, in a hilarious one-hour episode.

[05/06/20 - 11:00 AM]
Travel Channel's New Series "Buried Worlds with Don Wildman" Uncovers the World's Dark History
In his newest series premiering on Travel Channel on Monday, June 8, Wildman is on a mission of a more cryptic sort, heading to remote regions of Peru, Haiti, Bulgaria and beyond.

[05/06/20 - 11:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Premieres "The Substitute Top 10 Wildest Pranks," Saturday, May 9, at 8:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
The special will include bonus, never-before-seen footage and show guest stars Asher Angel, Cooper Barnes, The Bella Twins, John Cena, Kel Mitchell, NE-YO, Jace Norman, Johnny Orlando, Rico & Raini Rodriguez, Lilly Singh, JoJo Siwa and Shaun White.

[05/06/20 - 10:08 AM]
Catch The CW Season Finales!
Look for "Roswell, New Mexico" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" to wrap their current seasons in June.







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[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
First Behind-the-Scenes Look at Netflix's "Mercenary: An Extraction Series," with Production Underway
The highly-anticipated series starring Omar Sy recently wrapped filming in Ireland and is resuming production in Morocco.

[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
MGM+ and Prime Video Unveil First Look Images and Premiere Date for New Mystery Thriller Series "Vanished" Starring Kaley Cuoco and Sam Claflin
The four-part mystery thriller series will premiere on Sunday, February 1 in the U.S., Spain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Latin America with a weekly release.

[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Tell Me Lies" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Hulu
The new season follows Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they've rekindled their tumultuous romance in time for spring semester at Baird College.

[12/17/25 - 08:00 AM]
Season Three of the Critically Acclaimed Crime Drama "Gangs of London," Starring Sope Dirisu and Joe Cole, Makes Its Streaming Debut Thursday, January 15 on AMC+
In Season three, ex-undercover cop turned gangster Elliot (Dìrísù)?is now operating as a top-level criminal alongside the Dumanis, but their business is thrown into chaos when their shipment of cocaine is spiked, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians all over London.

[12/17/25 - 07:41 AM]
ID's "The Curious Case of..." Returns with New Season of Bizarre and Unbelievable Stranger-Than-Fiction Stories
The new season will feature eight new episodes tackling bizarre, stranger-than-fiction cases filled with twists, turns, and shocking revelations through unprecedented first-hand accounts.

[12/17/25 - 07:10 AM]
Family of Innovators Breathe New Life Into Rustic Spaces in "Maine Cabin Masters," Premiering December 29 on Magnolia Network
Builder Chase Morrill, along with Ashley Morrill-Eldridge and Ryan Eldridge, his sister and brother-in-law, rebuild cabins in some of the most beautiful areas of Maine.

[12/17/25 - 07:03 AM]
"The Year: 2025" to Air Monday, Dec. 29, on ABC, Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
This two-hour special brings audiences an expansive look at the moments that shaped 2025 through the stories that sparked conversation, captured global attention, and defined our cultural landscape.

[12/17/25 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount Affirms Commitment to Superior $30 Per Share All-Cash Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery
David Ellison, Chairman & CEO, Paramount said: "We remain committed to bringing together two iconic Hollywood studios to create a unique global entertainment leader."

[12/17/25 - 06:42 AM]
Cricket Celebration Bowl Delivered Double-Digit Increases on ABC
Coverage averaged 2.3 million viewers with a peak of 3.0 million.

[12/17/25 - 06:31 AM]
Netflix Unveils First Look at "Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole" Premiering on March 26, 2026
Step into the shadowy streets of Oslo, where nothing is as it seems and every clue draws you deeper into the city's dark heart.

[12/17/25 - 06:00 AM]
"The Muppet Show" Returns with a Special Event, Feb 4. on Disney+ and ABC
Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

[12/17/25 - 05:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for Original Series "Girl Taken" Launching Globally on January 8
Based on the novel "Baby Doll" by Hollie Overton, six-part psychological thriller follows the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen.

[12/17/25 - 04:05 AM]
Netflix Welcomes Warner Bros. Discovery Board Recommendation
"The Warner Bros. Discovery Board reinforced that Netflix's merger agreement is superior and that our acquisition is in the best interest of stockholders," said Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO.

[12/17/25 - 04:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Reject Paramount Tender Offer
"Following a careful evaluation of Paramount's recently launched tender offer, the Board concluded that the offer's value is inadequate, with significant risks and costs imposed on our shareholders," said Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., Chair of the Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors.

[12/16/25 - 09:31 PM]
Inside the Unseen World of Indian Customs: Netflix Reveals the Brave Heroics of the Customs Officers in Taskaree
"Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web" premieres January 14, only on Netflix.