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[06/17/20 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 17
Updates include: Quibi renews "Murder House Flip"; Shayan Sobhian named regular on "DC's Legends of Tomorrow"; and Peter Hunziker fired from Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean."

[06/17/20 - 03:04 PM]
Discovery to Highlight Recent Events with a Discussion Surrounding the Timely Series from Executive Producers Alex Gibney and Steven Spielberg - "Why We Hate: The Reckoning"
The two-hour special re-visits the complexities originally explored while highlighting current events of 2020 when it debuts Sunday, June 21 on Discovery Channel.

[06/17/20 - 02:35 PM]
AMC & IFC Pick Up Acclaimed Variety Series "Sherman's Showcase" for a Second Season
Six all-new, 30-minute episodes are slated to air in 2021.

[06/17/20 - 02:00 PM]
Uncovering One of History's Greatest Empires: All New Science Channel Special "Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs" Premieres June 28
The two-hour special is an immersive exploration of the vanished world of the Aztecs and a peek behind the curtain of one of the most fascinating civilizations on the globe.

[06/17/20 - 01:02 PM]
"Married at First Sight" Heads to "The Big Easy" for Season 11 Premiering July 15
Additionally, Lifetime has ordered more episodes of the hit self-shot, spin-off series, "Married at First Sight: Couples Cam."

[06/17/20 - 12:32 PM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Trailer for "Esme & Roy"
The animated series from the makers of "Sesame Street" will bring little viewers into a colorful world where even the littlest monsters can overcome big challenges together.

[06/17/20 - 11:58 AM]
Investigation Discovery Explores "The Lost Boys of Bucks County"
The two-hour special premieres on Monday, June 22 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/17/20 - 10:36 AM]
HBO Max Greenlights Adult Animated Series "10-Year-Old-Tom" from Acclaimed Creator Steve Dildarian and Nick Weidenfeld
"I can't wait to tell these stories through the eyes of Tom, an innocent kid trying to navigate a world that seems to get crazier by the day," said Dildarian.

[06/17/20 - 10:08 AM]
Video: "Desperados" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A panicked young woman (Nasim Pedrad) and her two best friends (Anna Camp & Sarah Burns) fly to Mexico to delete a ranting email she sent to her new boyfriend.

[06/17/20 - 10:02 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Remains on Top for NBC
The Peacock network easily wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/17/20 - 10:00 AM]
ABC Unveils 2020-2021 Prime-Time Schedule
Highlights include a new season of "The Bachelorette" on Tuesday nights.

[06/17/20 - 09:59 AM]
HBO to Present "Coastal Elites," Written by Paul Rudnick and Directed by Jay Roach, to Debut This September, Exclusively on HBO
Airing in September and produced entirely under quarantine, this brand-new special tells stories of breaking down and breaking through in the summer of 2020 that are funny, searing, poignant and now.

[06/17/20 - 09:43 AM]
Hulu Announces Straight-to-Series Order for "Dopesick" from Emmy Award(R)-Winning Writer Danny Strong Starring Academy Award(R) Nominee and Golden Globe(R)-Winning Actor Michael Keaton
The project, based on the New York Times bestselling book of the same name by Beth Macy, comes to Hulu from FOX 21 Television Studios and The Littlefield Company.

[06/17/20 - 09:16 AM]
FOX Entertainment Makes Direct Animation Deal with Dan Harmon to Create Animated Comedy
Marking FOX Entertainment's first direct animation deal to receive a series commitment, as part of the agreement, Harmon will create and develop a comedy series targeted to premiere in the spring of 2022.

[06/17/20 - 07:46 AM]
AMC Partners with Fremantle and Dancing Ledge to Bring BBC One's Recent Hit Limited Series "The Salisbury Poisonings" to the U.S.
The four-part drama stars Anne-Marie Duff, Rafe Spall, MyAnna Buring and Johnny Harris.

[06/17/20 - 07:33 AM]
"How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)" Season 2 Launches on July 21st
The series is the most watched German Netflix Original in Germany.

[06/17/20 - 07:14 AM]
Video "Athlete A" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This film follows the IndyStar reporters as they reveal the extensive cover-up that allowed abuse to thrive within elite-level gymnastics for more than two decades.

[06/17/20 - 07:12 AM]
Video: "Say I Do" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Dream weddings really do come true as experts Jeremiah Brent, Thai Nguyen and Gabriele Bertaccini help couples pull off their perfect celebration.

[06/17/20 - 05:04 AM]
Video: "Warrior Nun" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Caught in the middle of an ancient war between good and evil, a young girl wakes up in a morgue with inexplicable powers.

[06/17/20 - 03:03 AM]
Video: "Under the Riccione Sun" - Official Trailer - Netflix
It seemed like an ordinary summer but, in the end, for this group of friends, everything changed.

[06/17/20 - 01:30 AM]
Drug Lord Ferry Bouman from "Undercover" Gets His Own Film on Netflix
Frank Lammers and Elise Schaap - who made success as Ferry and Danielle in "Undercover" - will star together in the new feature film Ferry, about the drug lord's early years.

[06/17/20 - 01:16 AM]
Video: "The Protector" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series returns with new episodes on Thursday, July 9.

[06/17/20 - 12:23 AM]
"The Rain" Returns for a Third and Final Season August 6
No less than 30 million viewers have watched "The Rain" and today the Danish Netflix Original is still one of the most watched non-English Netflix Originals.

[06/16/20 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 16
Updates include: Apple TV+ to co-produce Israeli drama "Tehran"; Shudder extends "Creepshow" with script order; and James May to lead cooking show for Amazon.

[06/16/20 - 04:37 PM]
BET+ Sets July 2 Launch Date for Carl Weber's "The Family Business" Season 2
Half of the 12-episode season will be available at launch, giving viewers six hours of episodic gems.

[06/16/20 - 03:22 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces "The Comey Rule" Limited Series to Premiere in Late November and Releases First Look
The two-part, four-hour event series stars Jeff Daniels as former FBI Director James Comey and Brendan Gleeson as President Donald J. Trump.

[06/16/20 - 02:48 PM]
OWN Honors and Celebrates Juneteenth Holiday with Day of Commemorative Programming
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday with slate of special encore airings of programming on Friday, June 19 beginning at 3 p.m. ET/PT.

[06/16/20 - 02:02 PM]
The CW Network Acquires Additional Summer Series, Sets Remaining Summer Premiere Dates
"Killer Camp," "Taskmaster," "Fridge Wars" and "Being Reuben" are among the latest additions.

[06/16/20 - 01:37 PM]
New One-Hour Special "Greenleaf: Goin' Up Yonder" to Air Tuesday, June 16 at 9 PM ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
The new one-hour special comes in advance of next Tuesday's final season premiere.

[06/16/20 - 01:31 PM]
Discovery Drops Twelve Strangers on Deserted Island with Bear Grylls for Incredible Treasure Hunt
"Treasure Island with Bear Grylls" airs Thursdays at 8:00/7:00c on Discovery Channel.

[06/16/20 - 12:12 PM]
Dan Aykroyd Narrates New Travel Channel Series, "Hotel Paranormal," Sharing True Terrifying Tales of Paranormal Hotel Guests Premiering Saturday, July 11 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
From objects flying across rooms to ancient spirits trapped in lobbies to demonic guests, the 10-episode series brings to life terrifying encounters with dramatic re-creations and paranormal expert insights.

[06/16/20 - 12:00 PM]
"30 Rock" Returns to NBCUniversal for an Upfront Special Event Thursday, July 16 at 8/7c on NBC
"We're all happy to have this excuse to (remotely) work together again for NBC," said Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. "To quote Kenneth the Page, there are only two things we love in this world, television and everyone."

[06/16/20 - 11:55 AM]
ESPN, ABC and ESPN Deportes Will Televise the 2021 NFL Pro Bowl From Las Vegas
The National Football League officially announced the Las Vegas Raiders' new stadium as the site of the game today.

[06/16/20 - 11:49 AM]
Debra Messing to Star in Comedy "East Wing" from Ali Wentworth and Liz Tuccillo for Starz
"East Wing" draws from the experiences of Ali Wentworth's mother, who served as Social Secretary in the White House during Ronald Reagan's presidency in the 1980s.

[06/16/20 - 11:45 AM]
ABC News Presents Prime-Time Special to Commemorate Juneteenth and Its Meaning to the Ongoing Struggle for Black Equality in America
"Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming" airs this Friday, June 19 at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/16/20 - 11:05 AM]
Teen Sensation and Hip-Hop Artist Alaya "That Girl Lay Lay" High Signs Overall Deal with Nickelodeon
Said Lay Lay: "I'm so excited to be joining the Nickelodeon family! I grew up watching Nick and this opportunity is seriously a dream come true. I have the best fans in the world, and I can't wait to take them on this journey with me."

[06/16/20 - 11:00 AM]
NBC Enters the 2020-21 Season with Unprecedented Stability Across Its Schedule, Featuring Hit Dramas, Beloved Comedies and Powerhouse Alternative Programming
The network's fall schedule sees 16 returning shows, and one new drama with "Law & Order: Organized Crime."

[06/16/20 - 11:00 AM]
HBO to Present "David Byrne's American Utopia" - Spike Lee Directs Filmed Version of the Critically-Acclaimed Broadway Show
The film will debut later this year on HBO.

[06/16/20 - 10:25 AM]
Video: New Trailer - Hulu Original Film "Palm Springs" Premiering July 10th
When carefree Nyles (Andy Samberg) and reluctant maid of honor Sarah (Cristin Milioti) have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.

[06/16/20 - 10:09 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with Originals
The network's reality trio leads the night among adults 18-49 while an all-repeat CBS remains the most-watched broadcaster.

[06/16/20 - 10:03 AM]
MotorTrend Launches "Shift Talkers," The Fun, Spirited Debate Show for Passionate Car Fans
Hosted by Hooniverse co-founder and executive editor Jeff Glucker, the series uses videoconference technology to create a virtual roundtable for four panelists as they participate in five rounds of challenges.

[06/16/20 - 10:02 AM]
"Jim Gaffigan: The Pale Tourist" Premieres Friday, July 24 on Amazon Prime Video
The two hour-long specials were filmed as part of Gaffigan's The Pale Tourist worldwide tour, in which he traveled the world - in each country meeting people, eating the food, and learning a bit about the history.

[06/16/20 - 10:00 AM]
Jimmy Kimmel Returns for a Third Time to Host the "72nd Emmy(R) Awards," Airing Sunday, Sept. 20, on ABC
"I don't know where we will do this or how we will do this or even why we are doing this, but we are doing it and I am hosting it," said Jimmy Kimmel.

[06/16/20 - 09:13 AM]
All the Details on E!'s CFDA Awards: Ultimate Fashion Moments Special
While the CFDA Awards have been indefinitely postponed this year due to the global coronavirus outbreak, there is still plenty of style to celebrate.

[06/16/20 - 09:02 AM]
Showtime(R), Lena Waithe and Common to Present Virtual Concert "The Chi with Love" Raising Awareness and Funds for The Equal Justice Initiative
The event will air on the series' YouTube page on Sunday, June 21 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, ahead of the drama's on-air season premiere that evening at 9 p.m. ET.

[06/16/20 - 09:00 AM]
Special Delivery! Nickelodeon Picks Up All-New Animated Series "Middlemost Post," Featuring Cast of Original Characters
Created and co-executive produced by John Trabbic III, the 20-episode 2D-animated series follows a former rain cloud, a brawny mailman and their magical pet walrus as they deliver packages to the unusual inhabitants of Mount Middlemost.

[06/16/20 - 08:13 AM]
Video: "Nobody Knows I'm Here" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The life of Memo Garrido, a lonely former child singer changes forever with the arrival of Marta, who forces him to face his past, giving him an opportunity for redemption.

[06/16/20 - 07:06 AM]
TV One's Original Romantic Drama "Coins for Love" Premieres Sunday, July 19 at 9 P.M. ET/8C
Stephen Bishop, Essence Atkins, TC Carson, Karon Joseph Riley and Kendrick Cross star in this sequel to "Coins for Christmas."

[06/16/20 - 06:04 AM]
Welcome to the DC FanDome! A Mega, 24-Hour, Immersive Virtual Fan Experience Which Brings the Universe of DC to Life and Features the Stars, Filmmakers and Creators Behind Its Biggest Films, TV Series, Games and Comics
The epicenter of the DC FanDome is the Hall of Heroes, where you can experience special programming, panels and content reveals from a wide variety of films, TV series and games.

[06/16/20 - 06:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Offer Viewers a Lineup of Holiday Movies to Celebrate Christmas in July
Candace Cameron Bure, Lacey Chabert, Holly Robinson Peete, Danica McKellar, Chad Michael Murray, Ryan Paevey and more are among the featured talent.







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[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
The series takes viewers inside the colorful world of professional bowling, chronicling five stars of the sport - Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte - as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.

[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 - 09:01 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.

[03/03/26 - 08:01 AM]
The Whispers Are True... Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date for "The Legend of Vox Machina" Season Four
Season four will have a three episode weekly rollout on Prime Video beginning June 3, 2026.

[03/03/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Big Tech Meets Even Bigger Ego in the Explosive Trailer for "The Audacity," from Emmy Award-Winner Jonathan Glatzer, Premiering Sunday, April 12 on AMC and AMC+
The gripping eight-episode series premieres Sunday, April 12 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+, with additional episodes debuting weekly on Sundays.

[03/03/26 - 07:31 AM]
"Love on the Spectrum" Season 4 - Date Announcement & Key Art Debut - Premieres April 1
In its fourth season, this U.S. based series tells the stories of unique and diverse individuals - including new romantic hopefuls and familiar faces - searching for something we all hope to find, love.

[03/03/26 - 07:31 AM]
MGM+ and Paramount+ Bring Stars Aboard New Original Series "Treasure Island"
The six-part drama brings thrilling new life and a star cast to Robert Louis Stevenson's 18th century epic, with David Oyelowo, Hayley Atwell, Jack Huston, Tomer Capone and Tom Sweet.

[03/03/26 - 07:03 AM]
FOX Sports Marks 100 Days to FIFA World Cup 2026 with Company Wide Celebration
FOX Sports is leading the way in building momentum across the country on the road to the opening match.

[03/03/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Zootopia 2" - Announce - Disney+
The film is coming to Disney+ on March 11.