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[05/19/20 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 19
Updates include: Ruby Rose announces departure from The CW's "Batwoman"; FOX pulls the plug on "Outmatched"; and E!'s "Very Cavallari" to sign off after three seasons.

[05/19/20 - 02:42 PM]
Video: Amazon Original "LOL: Last One Laughing Australia" Official Trailer
Rebel Wilson hosts the six-episode comedic series, which premieres premieres June 19.

[05/19/20 - 02:06 PM]
ABC to Present Encore Presentation of the Smash Hit Documentary "The Last Dance," Airing Saturday, May 23
All 10 episodes will air over successive Saturdays through June 20.

[05/19/20 - 01:43 PM]
"48 Hours" Finishes the 2019-2020 Broadcast Television Season as Saturday's #1 Non-Sports Primetime Program with Viewers
CBS further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/19/20 - 12:15 PM]
CBS Unveils 2020-2021 Primetime Lineup; 3 New Series Join 23 Returning Shows
The new fall schedule features perennial strength and stability, plus big new show additions on Thursday and Sunday.

[05/19/20 - 11:30 AM]
"60 Minutes" Finishes Season with Back-to-Back Wins as the Weekly #1 Primetime Program
CBS further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/19/20 - 11:00 AM]
Freeform Announces Programming Slate for 2020 and 2021
Highlights include the renewals of "Everything's Gonna be Okay" and "Motherland: Fort Salem."

[05/19/20 - 10:04 AM]
Esther Povitsky's "Hot For My Name" Stand-Up Special Premieres Friday, June 5th on Comedy Central
Documentary footage is intercut with Povitsky's sharp stand-up, giving audiences a hilarious look into her origin story.

[05/19/20 - 10:00 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Developing "Greenleaf" Spin-Off from Lionsgate
Plus: "Greenleaf's" fifth and final season will premiere on Tuesday, June 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/19/20 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "The Last Days of American Crime" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As a final response to terrorism and crime, the U.S. government plans to broadcast a signal making it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit unlawful acts.

[05/19/20 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Official Trailer and Poster for Documentary "Ringside"
The film chronicles the dramatic upbringing of two boxing prodigies and follows the divergent paths they take as they navigate life's uncertainties on the South Side of Chicago.

[05/19/20 - 09:03 AM]
Video: "Sweet Magnolias" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Life in the small, Southern town of Serenity isn't exactly serene for three best friends as together they navigate relationships, family and careers.

[05/19/20 - 08:56 AM]
NBC News Studios and Blumhouse Television to Co-Produce Scripted Limited Series on the Pam Hupp Case
The news marks the first project out of the partnership that was announced earlier this year.

[05/19/20 - 08:30 AM]
FOX Entertainment Renews Family Comedy "Last Man Standing" and Medical Drama "The Resident" for the 2020-2021 Season
"'The Resident' and 'Last Man Standing' are such important parts of FOX, and we're so pleased they will be returning next season," said Michael Thorn.

[05/19/20 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "The Voice"
The network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/19/20 - 08:04 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Is the #1 Friday Newsmagazine Across the Board for the 2019-2020 Primetime Season
NBC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/19/20 - 07:53 AM]
ESPN Films' Latest 30 for 30 "Lance" Premieres Sunday on ESPN & ESPN2
As with "The Last Dance," a version containing strong adult language will air on ESPN and a version edited for that language will air simultaneously on ESPN2.

[05/19/20 - 07:01 AM]
Meredith Names Emmy Award Winning TV Producer Rob Silverstein Executive Producer/Showrunner of New People-Branded Syndicated TV Show Launching Fall 2020
The half-hour TV program will be inspired by the iconic brand's unique combination of the most popular celebrity and inspirational human-interest stories including entertainment news, exclusive interviews, feature stories, beauty and style, true crime, and more.

[05/19/20 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Will Finish the 2019-2020 Season as America's Most-Watched Network for 12th Straight Year
CBS further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/19/20 - 06:09 AM]
Video: "Space Force" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"Space Force" premieres Friday, May 29 only on Netflix.

[05/19/20 - 05:45 AM]
Netflix Announces the Launch Date for "Undercover" Season 2
Frank Lammers, Anna Drijver, Elise Schaap and Tom Waes are back for a new season of the thrilling crime series.

[05/18/20 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 18
Updates include: Olivia Holt returns to Freeform with "Cruel Summer"; Netflix renews "Hello Ninja" for third season; and B.J. Novak brings "Young People" to HBO Max.

[05/18/20 - 03:01 PM]
"Gentefied" Season 2 Is Officially Cooking
Join the cast to celebrate with a live table read hosted by George Lopez and benefitting non-profit Proyecto Pastoral - this Wednesday, May 20 at 5pm PST/8pm EST on YouTube.

[05/18/20 - 03:00 PM]
Whoopi Goldberg, Shaquille O'Neal, Robin Roberts, Anthony Anderson and Earvin "Magic" Johnson Join as Guests on "After the Dance with Stephen A. Smith: A SportsCenter Special," Tomorrow Night, Tuesday, May 19
ESPN host and NBA expert commentator Stephen A. Smith hosts the prime-time special, as he and the stellar lineup of guests discuss their biggest takeaways from the epic and highly rated series "The Last Dance."

[05/18/20 - 02:41 PM]
ESPN Sees Double Digit Viewership Increases for "The Last Dance" Finale; Documentary Series Finishes with Average of 5.6 Million Viewers, The Most-Viewed Documentary Content on ESPN
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, May 17.

[05/18/20 - 02:20 PM]
NBC Shifts "The Wall" to Mondays Following Sunday Run
The back half of the show's third season will air Mondays at 9:00/8:00c beginning June 1.

[05/18/20 - 10:02 AM]
Video: HBO Max's Debuts Trailer for "Legendary"
The cast includes MC Dashaun Wesley and DJ MikeQ as well as celebrity judges Law Roach, Jameela Jamil, Leiomy Maldonado, and Megan Thee Stallion.

[05/18/20 - 10:00 AM]
"Gina Brillon: The Floor Is Lava" Premieres Friday, June 5, Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
In her third stand up special, Brillon pulls no punches when discussing her childhood, culture and the transition from single to married life with her Midwestern husband.

[05/18/20 - 09:55 AM]
HGTV Spotlights Comedians and Their House-Hunting Commentary in New June Series "House Hunters: Comedians on Couches"
The celebrity lineup is led by Dan Levy and Natasha Leggero and features their comedian friends Whitney Cummings, Eliot Glazer, John Mulaney, Chris Redd and J.B. Smoove.

[05/18/20 - 09:14 AM]
YouTube Originals Launches "Create Together" A Collaborative New Learning Series Hosted by Joseph Gordon-Levitt
This brand new six episode mini-series invites friends and families from all over the world who are coping with this unprecedented time of isolation to come together and showcase their creativity and collaboration.

[05/18/20 - 09:11 AM]
"The Politician" Season 2 - First Look
The new season premiere Friday, June 19 on the streaming service.

[05/18/20 - 09:04 AM]
Nickelodeon and Time Kick Off Search for One Extraordinary Young Leader to Receive First-Ever Kid of the Year Honor
Five honorees will be featured in a TV special, hosted by Trevor Noah and simulcast on Nick and the CBS Television Network in December.

[05/18/20 - 08:45 AM]
WE tv Announces Emmy Award-Winner Loni Love as the New Voice of Pop Culture Phenom "Bridezillas"
The fan favorite phenomenon will return this fall for season 13.

[05/18/20 - 08:28 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts with "American Idol" Finale
The Alphabet network takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/18/20 - 07:32 AM]
Mandy Moore and Justin Hartley Co-Host NBC's Sixth Annual "Red Nose Day Special" Helping Children in Need on May 21 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Plus: Julia Roberts, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Paul Rudd, 5 Seconds of Summer, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Garner, Ricky Gervais, Joel McHale, Stephen Merchant, Sarah Silverman and Susan Kelechi-Watson have joined NBC's sixth annual special.

[05/18/20 - 07:27 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "Graduate Together" Tops Charts
The special averages a collective 7.3 million viewers across ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and The CW.

[05/18/20 - 07:04 AM]
WE tv Celebrates 15th Anniversary of "Criminal Minds" with Bingeable Summer-Long Marathons
Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, WE tv will air back-to-back episodes every Saturday, including never-before-seen interviews with the cast, the show's favorite villains, writers and producers about their most memorable episodes.

[05/18/20 - 06:37 AM]
George Lopez Announces His First Netflix Comedy Special "We'll Do It for Half"
True to form, Lopez delivers a hilarious exploration of race, politics, and life lessons to be learned from the Latino community; especially the elders.

[05/18/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Da 5 Bloods" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From Spike Lee comes a New Joint: the story of four African-American Vets - Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis), and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock, Jr.) - who return to Vietnam.

[05/18/20 - 06:00 AM]
"Breeders" Returns for a Second Series - Critically Acclaimed Sky Original Starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard
Sky original "Breeders" is produced by Avalon and FX Productions for Sky and FX Networks.

[05/18/20 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "The Umbrella Academy" Season 2 - Official Date Announce - Netflix
On October 1, 1989, seven extraordinary humans were born. On July 31, 2020 they return.

[05/18/20 - 05:01 AM]
New Episodes of "The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty" Return to CNN on Sunday, June 14
The six-part series has been on hiatus since March.

[05/18/20 - 02:27 AM]
Your Favorite Arabic Nostalgic Plays Are Now Up for Grabs on Netflix
The plays will be available on the service starting on the 21st of May.

[05/17/20 - 08:31 PM]
"Blackballed" Is Here - Watch the First Three Episodes a Day Early, Now on Quibi
The new series drops in advance of its previously announced May 18 premiere.

[05/16/20 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" - Volcano Man - Netflix
Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams feel the power of Volcano Man, featured in "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga," premiering June 26.

[05/16/20 - 08:24 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Goes Out on Top for ABC
The show's season finale leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/15/20 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 15
Updates include: Timothy Olyphant tapped for "The Mandalorian"; Jenna Bans renews overall deal with Universal Television; and Showtime lands documentary series "The Reagans."

[05/15/20 - 05:08 PM]
NBC Renews Hit Drama "Good Girls" for a Fourth Season
The show derives 58% of its 35-day 18-49 rating from digital sources and has seen its digital 18-49 viewership grow this season versus last by 50%, making it NBC's #2 show this season on digital platforms.

[05/15/20 - 04:55 PM]
An Unforgettable Encore Night of Music on "The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II," Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, Rebroadcasts Friday, May 22
The second volume of the nationwide singalong event originally aired this past Sunday, May 10.

[05/15/20 - 03:48 PM]
Jessica Alba to Star in Action-Thriller "Trigger Warning" for Netflix
A traumatized veteran inherits her grandfather's bar after his untimely death, and is faced with a moral dilemma as she discovers the truth behind his death.







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[11/10/26 - 07:31 AM]
First Look at "The Age of Innocence" Coming to Netflix February 18, 2027
Starring Camila Morrone, Kristine Froseth and Ben Radcliffe, this contemporary reimagining of Edith Wharton's tale of forbidden love in 19th century New York is a heart-rending romance exploring freedom, duty, identity, and love in all its forms.

[11/10/26 - 07:10 AM]
TBS's "All I Watch for Christmas" and TNT's "Christmas Maximus" Programming Kicks Off the Holiday Season Beginning Friday, November 13
Continuing the annual tradition, TBS and TNT will ring in the holidays with 24-hour movie marathons of "Elf," "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," and "A Christmas Story."

[11/10/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[11/10/26 - 07:00 AM]
Acorn TV's Hit Crime Drama "Art Detectives," Starring Stephen Moyer, Returns with a Two-Part Special This December
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[11/10/26 - 06:32 AM]
Video: "Ink" - Official Trailer - Netflix
London, 1969: Two ink-stained mavericks turn a failing newspaper into a brash tabloid sensation, hell-bent on toppling Britain's powerful press elite.

[11/10/26 - 06:31 AM]
"The Later Daters" Returns - Executive Produced by Michelle Obama - Premieres December 30 - Only on Netflix
Five icons are ready to find love again - and this time, they're bringing their famous friends and family along for the ride.

[11/10/26 - 06:22 AM]
Filming Begins on Tony McNamara's "Mosquito" for Disney+ and Hulu, with a New Ensemble Joining Nicholas Hoult and Daisy Edgar-Jones
Kyle Soller, Phoebe Fox, John Macmillan, Belinda Bromilow, Liv Hill, Francis Magee, Phoebe Campbell, Akshay Khanna, Bamshad Abedi Amin, and Den Rasaq join the ensemble cast of the six-part dramedy about a marriage, secrets, and one very annoying insect.

[11/10/26 - 06:19 AM]
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The film explores how King repeatedly put her career, relationships and public standing on the line, taking on battles that extended far beyond the tennis court to become one of the most influential athletes and advocates of the modern era.

[11/10/26 - 06:01 AM]
CMA Announces Additional Performers for "The 60th Annual CMA Awards"
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[11/10/26 - 04:23 AM]
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[11/09/26 - 03:36 PM]
Two Championship Eras. One Team. Executive Producers Tom Brady and Jim Harbaugh Unite for "The Team: Michigan Football"
The two-part documentary executive produced by Tom Brady and Jim Harbaugh explores two defining championship eras of one of college football's most storied programs.

[11/09/26 - 12:18 PM]
The Cold Never Bothered Nature Anyway: National Geographic Greenlights "The Real Frozen" (w/t) - A Magical Look at the Real World and Creatures That Inspired the Beloved Animated Films
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[11/09/26 - 12:00 PM]
Prime Video Releases Premiere Date and First-Look Images for Season Two of Benito Skinner's Breakout Comedy Series "Overcompensating"
The eight-episode season, produced by A24, Strong Baby and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere on February 17, exclusively on Prime Video.

[11/09/26 - 10:58 AM]
76ers-Pistons November 4 Matchup Delivered 2M Viewers on ESPN, Up 47 Percent from Last Year
The audience peaked with 2.6M viewers during the 9:45 p.m. ET quarter hour.

[11/09/26 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Entertainment Docuseries "The Well" Is Now Streaming Exclusively on Hulu
Produced by FOX Entertainment Studios, Mountain Top Pictures, Haven Entertainment and Fairvale Entertainment, "The Well" investigates more than 200 unsolved murders that continue to haunt California's San Joaquin County, including those linked to the infamous Speed Freak Killers.