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[06/23/20 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 23
Updates include: Netflix renews "#BlackAF"; Facebook Watch likewise orders second season of "The Birch"; and Valorie Curry, Eddie Izzard cast in NBC's "Langdon" pilot.

[06/23/20 - 11:01 AM]
Comedian Lil Rel Howery to Bring Big Laughs to a Miniature World as Host of NBC's Tiny New Game Show "Small Fortune"
"I'm really excited to host this very fun and exciting game show," said Howery. "I've played the games and they're not as easy as they look, which is why this show will be so fun to watch. You will want to try some of these creative games at home."

[06/23/20 - 10:47 AM]
Mike Rowe Returns to Discovery Channel in Brand-New Series, "Dirty Jobs: Rowe'd Trip" Premiering July 7
Part reunion, part road-trip, part look-back-special, and part "where-are-they-now," this series highlights everything that made "Dirty Jobs" an "essential" franchise in the first place.

[06/23/20 - 10:16 AM]
Oscar-Nominated Documentary "Virunga" to Adapted Into a Feature Film by Barry Jenkins
Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, the Netflix film tells the story of those who worked to save one of the world's most bio-diverse parks & the endangered gorillas inside.

[06/23/20 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Max Highlights - July 2020
Max Originals landing on the platform include the three-part documentary series "Expecting Amy," an unfiltered and intimate view into comedian Amy Schumer's life on tour creating a stand-up special during her difficult pregnancy.

[06/23/20 - 09:33 AM]
New Premiere Date - National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD's "SharkFest" 2020 Kicks off Sunday, July 19, with Its Biggest Lineup Ever
The annual stunt is being pushed back by one week.

[06/23/20 - 09:15 AM]
Presenters, Special Appearances and On-Air Categories Announced for the "47th Annual Daytime Emmy(R) Awards," Airing June 26 on CBS
The special will feature awards being presented virtually in leading categories, with recipients and other special guests appearing from home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[06/23/20 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Unsolved Mysteries" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The original creators invite you to solve new mysteries.

[06/23/20 - 09:00 AM]
Disney Channel Orders Third Season of Animated Comedy "Amphibia" Ahead of Its Season Two Premiere on Saturday, July 11
The new season will premiere as part of Disney Channel's new Saturday night animation programming block this summer, which will also include new episodes of "Big City Greens" and "The Owl House."

[06/23/20 - 08:18 AM]
"Last Chance U" Returns for a Fifth and Final Season of Football on July 28
The series will be succeeded by "Last Chance U: Basketball" in 2021.

[06/23/20 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: Originals Keep NBC in Front
The Peacock network remains the top draw in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/23/20 - 08:07 AM]
TLC Debuts All-New Heartwarming Specials Throughout July Celebrating and Spotlighting Extraordinary People
Look for new three specials every Thursday at 10:00/9:00c beginning July 9.

[06/23/20 - 07:32 AM]
Nickelodeon's Nick News Returns with "Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special," Hosted by Global Superstar Alicia Keys
The one-hour special premieres this Monday, June 29 at 7:00/6:00c.

[06/23/20 - 07:01 AM]
The Devil Made Us Do It - "Lucifer" Will Return for a Sixth and Final Season - Like, Final Final
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[06/23/20 - 06:30 AM]
iHeartMedia and WarnerMedia Entertainment Ink Deal to Co-Produce Slate of Companion Podcasts for HBO Max
The first podcasts to debut will include companion podcasts for the comedy thriller series "Search Party," created by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers and Michael Showalter, and sci-fi drama "Raised by Wolves," directed and executive produced by Ridley Scott.

[06/23/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Over the Moon" - Official Trailer #1 - A Netflix/Pearl Studio Production
Fueled with determination and a passion for science, a bright young girl builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess.

[06/23/20 - 06:00 AM]
iHeartMedia Announces "iHeartCountry 4th of July BBQ" Televised on The CW Network Featuring Country Music's Biggest Artists
Hosted by Bobby Bones, the celebration invites Americans to tune-in for of an evening of music and storytelling.

[06/23/20 - 05:06 AM]
Acclaimed Filmmakers from Around the World Join Together for "Homemade," A Collection of Short Films Created While Sheltering at Home
Filmed using only equipment found at home, the stories range from intimate diaries of the filmmakers' day-to-day life to short tales of fiction across multiple genres, offering a magnifying glass over how the lockdown impacted different countries and lives around the world.

[06/23/20 - 12:08 AM]
Video: "How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) Season 2" - Official Trailer - Netflix
New episodes of the series return Tuesday, July 21 on the streaming service.

[06/23/20 - 12:02 AM]
Exactly 20 Years to the Day Since the Original Was Released, Netflix Confirms "Chicken Run" Sequel
Produced by Aardman Animations, production is expected to begin next year.

[06/22/20 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 22
Updates include: NBC gives status of 12 pilots originally ordered for next season; HBO Max eyes "Outliers" anthology series; and NBCUniversal pulls four episodes of "30 Rock" featuring blackface.

[06/22/20 - 01:45 PM]
FOX Entertainment Orders Second Season of Upcoming Animated Series "The Great North," from "Bob's Burgers" Creator Loren Bouchard
"Wendy, Lizzie, Minty and Loren delivered a show that embodies our animation brand so strongly, they left us no choice but to give this stellar series an early renewal ahead of its midseason debut," said Michael Thorn.

[06/22/20 - 01:13 PM]
Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Season Three Premiere Delivers Record Ratings and Increases +127% from Season Two
Paramount Network spins the numbers for Sunday, June 21.

[06/22/20 - 01:02 PM]
NBC to Air a Special Telecast of "Cannonball" on Monday, June 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
As previously announced, the show will premiere Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. on USA Network.

[06/22/20 - 12:59 PM]
All Eight Episodes of "Foodie Love," Isabel Coixet's Debut TV Series For HBO Europe, Available in the U.S. July 13
The eight-part drama series follows two thirty-somethings after they meet on a foodie mobile dating app.

[06/22/20 - 12:22 PM]
Video: "Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2" - Official Trailer - Disney+
For the first time, cameras were there to capture an eye-opening - and at times jaw-dropping - view of the challenges and the breakthroughs, the artistry, creativity and the complexity of creating the #1 animated feature of all time.

[06/22/20 - 12:08 PM]
The Grass Is Even Greener on Season Two of Bravo's "Backyard Envy," Premiering Tuesday, August 4, at 10PM ET/PT
Returning this season are James DeSantis, Garrett Magee, and Melissa Brasier.

[06/22/20 - 12:00 PM]
Hulu Showcases Breakthrough Advertising Solutions, New Research Insights and Original Programming Stars at Virtual Annual Newfront Presentation
Programming highlights include "Y: The Last Man" and "American Horror Stories" as part of FX on Hulu.

[06/22/20 - 11:17 AM]
Video: Apple Debuts "Foundation" Teaser Trailer at WWDC20
The highly anticipated Apple Original drama series is based on the internationally revered and award-winning Isaac Asimov novel series of the same name.

[06/22/20 - 11:00 AM]
New Release Date Announced for EPIX's Six Part Docu-Series "Helter Skelter: An American Myth"
Originally slated for Sunday, June 14, the six-part docu-series will now launch Sunday, July 26.

[06/22/20 - 10:20 AM]
Video: "Eric Andre: Legalize Everything" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The comedian's latest special drops June 23 on the streaming service.

[06/22/20 - 10:16 AM]
Free Streaming Network Crackle Plus Announces Up to 200 Hours of New Original and Exclusive Programming at 2020 NewFronts
Highlights include a second season of the Ashton Kutcher-produced "Going from Broke."

[06/22/20 - 10:02 AM]
AMC Announces Panels for "The Walking Dead," "Fear the Walking Dead," "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" and "NOS4A2" at This Year's Comic-Con@Home
Comic-Con@Home runs from July 23 to July 26 this year.

[06/22/20 - 10:00 AM]
The 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards Returns to The CW Network on Sunday, March 7, 2021 with Host Taye Diggs
The show will continue its combined Film and Television awards format, honoring the finest in both cinematic and televised/streaming achievement, and take place once again at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, health considerations permitting.

[06/22/20 - 09:05 AM]
The Karate Kid Saga Enters a New Era as "Cobra Kai" Comes to Netflix
Under the terms of the deal, the first two seasons of Sony Pictures Television's "Cobra Kai" will premiere on Netflix this year, with an all-new third season to follow.

[06/22/20 - 09:01 AM]
Season Five of "The Circus" Returns to Showtime(R) Amid an Unparalleled Presidential Race
New weekly 30-minute episodes will premiere on Sunday, August 16 and continue through the election.

[06/22/20 - 08:23 AM]
Video: "The Baby-Sitters Club" Official Trailer - Netflix Futures
Join in on the fun when "The Baby-Sitters Club" premieres on Netflix on July 3.

[06/22/20 - 08:15 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Both Viewers, Demos
The Alphabet's "The Room Where It Happened" special leads the evening among adults 18-49.

[06/22/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Lucifer's" Sexiest Moments - Official Date Announcement - Netflix
Look for new episodes beginning Friday, August 21 on the streaming service.

[06/22/20 - 07:00 AM]
Apple Teams with A24 on "Sharper," A New Feature Film Starring Academy Award Winner Julianne Moore
"Sharper" follows a con artist, played by Moore, set in the world of Manhattan's billionaire echelon.

[06/22/20 - 06:22 AM]
NBC to Air "Global Goal: Unite for Our Future - The Concert" on Saturday, June 27 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The concert will feature performances from Chloe x Halle, Christine and the Queens, Coldplay, J Balvin, Jennifer Hudson, Justin Bieber and Quavo, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Usher and Yemi Alade.

[06/21/20 - 07:26 PM]
Video: "Hamilton" - Official Trailer - Disney+
ilmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.

[06/21/20 - 09:24 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Another Low Key Night
The network wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/20/20 - 08:37 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos; Shares Demo Crown with FOX
"Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming" helps the Alphabet lead the night in both categories.

[06/19/20 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 19
Updates include: "One Day at a Time's" Brig Muñoz-Liebowitz signs overall deal with Sony Pictures Television; and Aisling Bea-led "This Way Up" nears second season at Hulu.

[06/19/20 - 01:01 PM]
New Airdate: Get Ready for the Hottest Night of Country Music When "CMA Best of Fest" Airs Monday, July 13, on ABC
The three-hour concert experience was previously scheduled for Thursday, July 9.

[06/19/20 - 01:00 PM]
"Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America" Rebroadcasts Wednesday, June 24, on ABC
World-renowned dignitaries, athletes and artists from around the globe came together for the program at Washington's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

[06/19/20 - 08:09 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Originals Top Competition
The Alphabet wins the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/19/20 - 05:03 AM]
Unlocking Secrets of the Past: New Science Channel Series "Lost Cities of the Amazon" Premieres This Sunday
In an all-new Science Channel series, archaeologists in South America reveal brand new discoveries that could lead to evidence of ancient civilizations across the entire Amazon basin.

[06/18/20 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 18
Updates include: FOX shutters summer edition of "So You Think You Dance"; Ricky Velez lands comedy at HBO; and Katy Murphy Davis, Matt Strauss set as showrunners on "Nick Cannon."







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.