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[06/08/20 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 8
Updates include: Spectrum postpones return of "L.A.'s Finest"; Hartley Sawyer fired from "The Flash"; and Johan Renck to direct HBO's "The Last of Us."

[06/08/20 - 03:06 PM]
CBS News' Gayle King Will Anchor "Justice for All," A Primetime Special Exploring the Nationwide Fury Over Racism and Brutality in Policing in Wake of George Floyd's Death
CBSN, CBS News' 24/7 digital streaming news service, and BET will simulcast the special.

[06/08/20 - 10:00 AM]
TLC to Launch New Original "90 Day" Series, "B90 Strikes Back!" June 22 at 8PM ET/PT
Clap-backs, side eye and some serious explaining ensues when this brand new, late-night "social commentary" series takes flight.

[06/08/20 - 09:30 AM]
TBS Announces Star-Studded Talent Competition Series "Celebrity Show-Off" Hosted by Mayim Bialik
Based on the popular Korean show "My Little Television," the 10-episode remote series will turn TV and social media on their heads by transforming the variety format into an innovative experiment.

[06/08/20 - 09:02 AM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces "Attica," New Feature from Emmy(R) Winning Director Stanley Nelson
The project details the five-day prison rebellion that transpired in the fall of 1971 in upstate New York and still stands as the largest and deadliest the country has ever witnessed.

[06/08/20 - 08:33 AM]
ID to Air "The Murder of George Floyd: A Nation Responds," A Panel Dicussion About Police Violence, Law Enforcement Reform, and Activism Across the Country
ID's Tony Harris hosts a discussion about pervasive racism, police violence, and what it will take to make this the watershed moment that will expand equality everywhere.

[06/08/20 - 08:16 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Rides Originals to Adults 18-49 Victory
"Celebrity Family Feud" tops the night in demos for the Alphabet.

[06/08/20 - 08:00 AM]
Documentary "Welcome to Chechnya" Debuts June 30
The HBO film brings to light the work of a group of activists in the Russian republic of Chechnya risking their lives to combat the deadly anti-LGBTQ torture campaign that has escalated in the country.

[06/08/20 - 07:07 AM]
FOX's Pride 2020 Campaign Celebrates Pride Month with #TVForAll Social Activation Beginning Today Across FOX TV's Social Pages
FOX has partnered with GLAAD to create an intimate conversation over Zoom with past and present FOX talent and artists from GLAAD's team.

[06/08/20 - 03:32 AM]
Video: Netflix Turkey Shares the First Trailer for "One-Way to Tomorrow"
The film depicts the romantic story of two strangers who met on a journey from Ankara to Izmir.

[06/07/20 - 06:28 PM]
Unscripted Travel Series "Twogether," Starring Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu, Premieres on June 26
The series follows two handsome Asian stars, Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu, as they set off in search of their fans in various countries in the region, and become friends in the process despite their language differences.

[06/07/20 - 03:12 PM]
Video: "Psych 2: Lassie Come Home" - Watch the First 4 Minutes - Peacock
In the second "Psych" film, Santa Barbara Police Chief Carlton Lassiter is ambushed on the job and left for dead.

[06/07/20 - 09:02 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: IndyCar Series Puts NBC on Top in Demos
The network takes home the adults 18-49 crown while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[06/06/20 - 08:35 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with "20/20"
A new two-hour installment helps lead the night among adults 18-49.

[06/05/20 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 5
Updates include: Lifetime cancels "Dance Moms: Abby's Virtual Dance Off"; A&E's "Live PD" and Paramount Network's "Cops" pull latest episodes; and YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020" event moved to Sunday, June 7.

[06/05/20 - 02:27 PM]
From Herding to Hunting: New Discovery Series "Dino Hunters" Highlights a Group of Cowboys Who Are Finding New Ways to Make an Honest Living While Potentially Making History
The series premieres Friday, June 19 at 9:00/8:00c on Discovery Channel.

[06/05/20 - 12:15 PM]
BET News Presents: "Justice Now: A BET Town Hall" Airing Sunday, June 7 at 8PM ET/PT
Hosted by Marc Lamont Hill, this compelling conversation will assemble a diverse panel of voices, including activists and politicians to address systemic racism, and ways American society can use the global pain and the protest over the death of George Floyd to create meaningful and lasting change.

[06/05/20 - 11:59 AM]
Showtime(R) Offers for Free Two Acclaimed Documentaries Examining Racial Injustice in America
"16 Shots" and "Burn Motherf*cker, Burn!" are now streaming on YouTube and SHO.com, and are available to Showtime subscribers on demand.

[06/05/20 - 11:00 AM]
Jason Sudeikis Hosts TBS' New Comedy Competition "Tournament of Laughs"
The series - due on Sunday, June 21 - will present 32 comedians facing off in a hilarious, single-elimination bracket-style tournament, with each episode featuring multiple match-ups.

[06/05/20 - 10:00 AM]
TBS Uncovers Alternative Wellness with Exotic Social Experiment "Lost Resort," Premiering July 23
This wildly wrought, 10-episode social experiment follows nine strangers at their breaking points to an exotic wellness retreat where they embark on a voyage of self-discovery against a tropical backdrop.

[06/05/20 - 09:44 AM]
MTV to Premiere Groundbreaking New Project "True Life Presents: First-Time First Responders" on Tuesday, June 9th at 9PM ET/PT
MTV's first-ever fully self-shot special is an intimate, first-hand account of two young medical professionals in New York City, the epicenter of the pandemic, who heeded the city's call for help during an unprecedented demand for first responders.

[06/05/20 - 09:29 AM]
"Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn," An Intimate Look at an Infamous Figure, Debuts June 19, Exclusively On HBO
The film takes an unflinching look at the life and death of infamous attorney Roy Cohn, who first gained prominence by prosecuting Julius and Ethel Rosenberg in what came to be known as the "atomic spies" case.

[06/05/20 - 08:59 AM]
HBO Renews "We're Here" for a Second Season
Starring renowned drag queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara and Shangela Laquifa Wadley, the real life series travels to small towns across America, inspiring local residents to share their stories and express themselves in a night of no-holds-barred, full-on drag.

[06/05/20 - 08:30 AM]
VH1 Brings Back "Untucked" Aftershow for New Season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars"
The new season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" launches tonight on the cable channel.

[06/05/20 - 08:14 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Goes Out on Top for ABC
The Alphabet once again takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/05/20 - 08:00 AM]
Drama Series "Perry Mason" Debuts June 21, Exclusively On HBO
The series follows the origins of American fiction's most legendary criminal defense lawyer, Perry Mason.

[06/04/20 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday-Thursday, June 3-4
Updates include: Netflix cancels "Next in Fashion" after one season; Amanda Seales to depart "The Real"; and A+E Networks announces commercial-free special "We Need to Talk: Race in America."

[06/04/20 - 02:17 PM]
Oprah Winfrey Hosts In-Depth, Two-Night Conversation with Black Thought Leaders, Activists and Artists for "OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go from Here?"
The two-night special will simulcast on OWN and across all of Discovery's 18 other U.S. networks on Tuesday, June 9 (Part 1) and Wednesday, June 10 (Part 2) at 9:00/8:00c both nights.

[06/04/20 - 02:02 PM]
EPIX Docu-Series "Helter Skelter: An American Myth" Is Moving to a Later Date
The six-part docu-series is moving dates and will no longer premiere Sunday, June 14.

[06/04/20 - 12:17 PM]
"Space Launch Live: America Returns to Space" Hits Ratings High as #1 Non-Prime Telecast in the History of Discovery
Discovery Channel further spins the numbers for Saturday, May 30.

[06/04/20 - 08:12 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos; NBC Leads Total Viewers
The Alphabet's "The Wonderful World of Disney" presentation of the feature "Up" is the top adults 18-49 draw.

[06/04/20 - 05:10 AM]
"Cable Girls" Say Their Last Goodbye with the Premiere of the Five Final Episodes on July 3
Under the motto "It's not for us, it's for all of us", this tale of friendship and commitment among women has conquered the worldwide audience.

[06/03/20 - 02:30 PM]
The CW Network Acquires International Thriller "Devils" Starring Alessandro Borghi and Patrick Dempsey for Fall 2020
The 10-episode series will air Wednesdays nights this fall as part of a revision to the network's previously announced lineup.

[06/03/20 - 11:43 AM]
NBC News Slates One-Hour Special "America in Crisis" for Thursday, June 4
No other specifics were given about the special, which will replace the previously announced repeat of "Law & Order: SVU" at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/03/20 - 11:38 AM]
The Walt Disney Company Pledges $5 Million to Support Nonprofit Organizations That Advance Social Justice
"The killing of George Floyd has forced our nation to once again confront the long history of injustice that black people in America have suffered, and it is critical that we stand together, speak out and do everything in our power to ensure that acts of racism and violence are never tolerated," said Bob Chapek.

[06/03/20 - 10:12 AM]
Video: "Lovecraft Country" Official Teaser - HBO
The pay channel releases the latest tease for the upcoming drama, due in August.

[06/03/20 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Keeps NBC on Top
The network's summer mainstay leads the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/03/20 - 07:40 AM]
PBS to Address Race and Racism in America Through Broadcast and Streaming Content
On Friday, June 5, PBS and member stations will air a new special, "Race Matters: America in Crisis."

[06/03/20 - 02:03 AM]
BBC One's Hit Thriller "The Capture" to Return for a Second Series
Holliday Grainger will return as Rachel Carey for the second series, as will Ben Chanan as director.

[06/02/20 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Monday-Tuesday, June 1-2
Updates include: Netflix cancels "Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show" after one season; The CW's "Batwoman" to create a brand new character as series lead; and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" confirms another co-star's exit.

[06/02/20 - 12:28 PM]
BET Unveils Series of Programming Addressing Systemic Racism, the Violence Faced by Black People in America and the Solutions to Help Move the Country Forward
The first in this series, the BET News special "Justice Now: A BET News Special," will feature leading African American voices in activism, politics and entertainment.

[06/02/20 - 08:15 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: Originals Push NBC in Front
The Peacock network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/02/20 - 08:00 AM]
ABC News' One-Hour Special "America in Pain: What Comes Next?" Airs Tonight, Tuesday, June 2 at 9 p.m. EDT
The one-hour program will be anchored by "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts, "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir and "Nightline" co-anchor Byron Pitts, and feature reporting by ABC News' wide network of correspondents.

[06/02/20 - 04:01 AM]
WGN America Announces Anchor Teams and Correspondents for Prime-Time National Newscast "News Nation" Launching September 1
"News Nation" will air daily from 8 p.m. ET to 11 p.m. ET, and will draw on the local, regional, and national expertise of Nexstar's 5,400 journalists in 110 local newsrooms across the country.

[06/01/20 - 11:31 AM]
"Hollywood Game Night" Returns to NBC on Sunday, June 7 with Five New Episodes
Five-time Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch will welcome some of her favorite celebrity friends at her summer beach house for more fun challenges and games.

[06/01/20 - 09:45 AM]
Syrinthia Studer Named Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films
A 20-year industry veteran, Studer most recently served as Paramount Pictures' Executive Vice President, Worldwide Acquisitions.

[06/01/20 - 08:22 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos; CBS Leads Total Viewers
Breaking news coverage was featured in various markets on all networks during primetime.

[06/01/20 - 06:01 AM]
WWE(R) Introduces the New Free Version of WWE(R) Network
"The launch of WWE Network's Free Version is a key component of our company's digitization strategy and a new way for all fans to be able to experience premium WWE content," said Jayar Donlan.

[05/31/20 - 04:58 PM]
Netflix Confirms Premiere of New K-Drama "Record of Youth" for 2nd Half of 2020
Park Bo-gum stars as Sa Hye-jun, a pragmatic and ambitious young man, who is an aspiring model/actor juggling idealism with the reality of everyday life.

[05/31/20 - 09:08 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Leads Night of Repeats
Second runs of "The Last Dance" and "The Rookie" put the Alphabet on top last night.







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[03/04/26 - 09:16 AM]
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ESPN networks will commence the championship season with multiple NCAA selection specials, providing fans with their first look at the tournament fields.

[03/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Premiere Date for "The Four Seasons" Season 2
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[03/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 09:00 AM]
The CW Network to Broadcast Six Banana Ball Games During the 2026 Season
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[03/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Lucy Boynton, Babou Ceesay, and Peter Mullan Join "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" for Season 2
Every journey needs new companions.

[03/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Age of Attraction" - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[03/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Last One Laughing UK" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Season 2, starring Bob Mortimer, Alan Carr, Diane Morgan, Romesh Ranganathan, Mel Giedroyc, David Mitchell, Maisie Adam, Sam Campbell, Gbemisola Ikumelo, and Amy Gledhill, arrives to Prime Video on March 19.

[03/04/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Blumhouse's Horror Phenomenon "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" Beginning April 3
The second installment of the hit franchise stars Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Matthew Lillard and more.

[03/04/26 - 07:31 AM]
Jason Benetti Joins NBC Sports as Play-by-Play Voice of "Sunday Night Baseball" on NBC and Peacock
Benetti debuts in his new role on Thursday, March 26, at Dodger Stadium, as the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks, with coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

[03/04/26 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Miss Scarlet" Season 7 Announcement
The drama will return for Season 7, which will be the series finale.

[03/04/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces March 30 Premiere Date for "Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait"
The documentary will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[03/04/26 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "The Giant Falls" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When his long-lost father resurfaces, a tour guide must navigate old wounds and confront a choice that will define both of their futures.

[03/04/26 - 04:31 AM]
Video: "Made in Korea" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A woman from a small town in Tamil Nadu moves to South Korea - a place she always dreamed of - but struggles to find her footing in a foreign land.

[03/04/26 - 03:01 AM]
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Welcome to the Fellowship of the Divine. Get to know your place. Coming soon to Netflix.