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    [saturday, july 18, 2020]    
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[07/18/20 - 02:04 PM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Remembers Congressman John Lewis with Special Programming
Look for rebroadcasts of "Oprah's Master Class: John Lewis" and "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Legends Who Paved The Way."

[07/18/20 - 08:50 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "WWE SmackDown" Stay on Top in Demos
CBS likewise repeats as the most-watched network last night.

[07/17/20 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 17
Updates include: "Grantchester" to return to PBS for sixth season; HBO mulls "In Treatment" revival; and Laura Benanti cast in FOX's "The Big Leap."

[07/17/20 - 03:44 PM]
Argentinian Film "Crimenes de Familia," Starring Cecilia Roth, Will Be Exclusively and Globally Released on Netflix August 19th
The film follows the story of Alicia (Cecilia Roth), a desperate mother who will do the impossible to prevent his only son Daniel (Benjamin Amadeo) from being sentenced to prison on charges of attempted murder of his ex-wife.

[07/17/20 - 12:46 PM]
Science Channel Commemorates Moon Landing Anniversary with Programming Line-Up Featuring NASA's Greatest Missions
The line-up of space programming begins at 9 AM ET/PT on Monday, July 20 on the Science Channel.

[07/17/20 - 10:03 AM]
Video: The Belchers Are Bored in Quarantine - "Bob's Burgers"
The Belchers are bored in quarantine but that doesn't mean they're going to stop social distancing.

[07/17/20 - 09:25 AM]
Survivalists Go in Lockdown in the Remote Outback of Australia in All New Discovery Series
"Outback Lockdown" premieres this Sunday, July 19 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/17/20 - 09:15 AM]
Food Network and Robert Irvine Agree to New Multi-Year, Multi-Platform Deal
This two-year deal includes new episodes of the long-running, hit show "Restaurant: Impossible," as well as additional content developed by Robert Irvine across the Discovery portfolio.

[07/17/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave" Trailer - Netflix Futures
They've trained hard. They've saved lives. But can they compete with the best of the best? Time to get back to the beach.

[07/17/20 - 08:59 AM]
Documentary "The Swamp" Debuts August 4, Exclusively on HBO
Directors Daniel DiMauro and Morgan Pehme track Republican Congressmen Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Ken Buck (R-CO) over the course of a pivotal year in politics.

[07/17/20 - 08:59 AM]
The "2020 American Music Awards" Returns to ABC on Sunday, Nov. 22, 8:00 p.m. EST
The broadcast will bring fans together with surprising musical performances and celebrate the artists who make it happen.

[07/17/20 - 08:42 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with Originals
"Holey Moley" and "Don't" lead the night among adults 18-49.

[07/17/20 - 08:09 AM]
HGTV to Begin Production on 12 New Episodes of Christina Anstead's Design Docu-Series "Christina on the Coast"
Six fresh episodes, offering a glimpse into Christina's life with husband Ant Anstead, and their blended family of five children, are set to premiere on Thursday, August 6.

[07/17/20 - 07:41 AM]
Video: "Get Even" Season 1 Trailer - Netflix Futures
Four teen enemies band together to exact revenge on their bullies until they get blamed for a crime they didn't commit.

[07/17/20 - 12:48 AM]
"Seriously Single," A Sexy, Hilarious South African Rom-Com Is Joining Netflix's Global Branded Film Slate
The comedy, featuring popular names Fulu Mugovhani, Tumi Morake, Bohang Moeko, and Yonda Thomas, will be released on Friday, July 31 across the globe.

[07/16/20 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 16
Updates include: USA cancels "Briarpatch" after one season; Don Johnson, Chris Redd board revamped "Kenan" at NBC; and ABC casts quartet in Topher Grace-led "Home Economics."

[07/16/20 - 02:44 PM]
ABC to Rebroadcast "United We Fall" Debut Episodes on Tuesday, July 21
Said installments premiered last night on the network.

[07/16/20 - 02:21 PM]
Discovery and Science Channel to Pay Tribute to Grant Imahara with Marathon Line-Up of "MythBusters" and Engineering Programs
Imahara, a long-time co-host of the hit series "MythBusters," BattleBots champion and famed engineer, passed away earlier this week from a brain aneurism at the age of 49.

[07/16/20 - 01:12 PM]
So Many Great Stories Have Found Their Audience Across the World on Netflix Over the Past Few Months
The streaming service details viewership numbers for "Da 5 Bloods," "Never Have I Ever," "The Wrong Missy," "Floor is Lava," "Too Hot to Handle," "Space Force" and more.

[07/16/20 - 12:39 PM]
ID Greenlights a Fourth Season of "Reasonable Doubt," Investigating Claims of Innocence from Jail Cells Across America
With their parallel expertise of the law, hosts retired homicide detective Chris Anderson and criminal defense attorney Fatima Silva know that the justice system doesn't always get it right.

[07/16/20 - 12:31 PM]
BET's "Content for Change" Initiative Presents BET News Special "American Injustice: The Fight for Police Reform," Hosted by Soledad O'Brien, Wednesday, July 22 at 11PM ET/PT on BET & BET HER
In the special, O'Brien speaks with key politicians, law enforcement officials and activists to address this pivotal moment in the fight for police reform and discuss how supporters can move from protests to progress.

[07/16/20 - 12:17 PM]
"Tamar Braxton: Get Ya Life!" Premieres Thursday, July 30 at 10pm Only on WE tv
After nearly losing everything, including herself, Tamar is determined to turn her life around and take matters into her own hands by sharing her truth in a revealing new docu-series that follows her every move.

[07/16/20 - 12:00 PM]
"Howard", An Original Documentary Film Celebrating the Life of Academy Award(R)-Winning Lyricist Howard Ashman, Premieres August 7 on Disney+
Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, personal films and photographs, as well as interviews with Howard's friends and family, the film is an intimate look at the Disney Legend's life, his creative drive, and the process behind the music.

[07/16/20 - 11:32 AM]
NBC Orders Unscripted Family Social Experiment "Home Sweet Home" from Ava DuVernay's ARRAY and Warner Horizon Unscripted Television
Each episode of "Home Sweet Home" taps two families who lead very different lives for a life-changing experience through this full-immersion cultural experiment.

[07/16/20 - 11:19 AM]
Showtime Announces Director Alison Ellwood's Documentary Feature "The Go-Go's" Will Now Premiere on Friday, July 31
The documentary feature was previously scheduled for the following night, August 1.

[07/16/20 - 10:31 AM]
Richard Linklater's New Animated Film "Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Adventure" Prepares for Takeoff at Netflix
The cast includes Jack Black, Zachary Levi, Glen Powell, Josh Wiggins, Milo Coy, Lee Eddy, Bill Wise, Natalie L'Amoreaux, Jessica Brynn Cohen, Sam Chipman, and Danielle Guilbot.

[07/16/20 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Invites Viewers to Unwind with Series Order for "A World of Calm"
A timely antidote for our modern lives, each half-hour episode takes audiences on an immersive visual journey into another world.

[07/16/20 - 09:58 AM]
Enigma Unraveled: The Series "Mystery Lab," From YouTuber Felipe Castanhari, Premieres on August 4th
Straight from his lab, or from a castle in England, or from a wolf sanctuary in the United States, among other places, Felipe and his colleagues will use scientific experiments, animation, special effects and impressive images to explain different phenomena.

[07/16/20 - 09:15 AM]
Academy Award Winner Mark Boal's International Thriller "Echo 3" Greenlit by Apple TV+
Based on the award-winning Keshet Broadcasting series "When Heroes Fly," created by Omri Givon and inspired by the eponymous novel by Amir Gutfreund, "Echo 3" will be shot with English and Spanish dialogue.

[07/16/20 - 08:16 AM]
Animal Planet's "Surviving Joe Exotic" Features One of the Last Formal Interviews with Joe Exotic Before His Arrest and Explores the Truth Behind the Exploited Animals at the G.W. Zoo
The special premieres Saturday, July 25 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[07/16/20 - 08:10 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "United We Fall" Opens on Top for ABC
The new comedy debuts in front among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/16/20 - 08:08 AM]
Video: "Last Chance U" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The award-winning docuseries heads to Laney College in Oakland, California, where coach John Beam and his players are known for excellence on and off the field.

[07/16/20 - 07:18 AM]
Video: "Work It" Starring Sabrina Carpenter & Liza Koshy - Official Trailer - Netflix
Keiynan Lonsdale, Drew Ray Tanner, Michelle Buteau and Jordan Fisher also star in the film, due on August 7.

[07/16/20 - 07:04 AM]
An Epic Night of Family Fun as Discovery and Feld Entertainment Partner on "Diesel Brothers: Monster Jam(R) Breaking World Records"
The three-hour event premieres Saturday, August 8 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/16/20 - 07:01 AM]
NBCUniversal Combines Unmatched Talent, Innovative Content, and Sensory Experiences in 2020-21 Slate of Content and Commercial Innovations
"At NBCUniversal, we're committed to freeing brands from the limitations of traditional advertising by empowering them to transform culture into connection, attention into engagement, and passion into purchase intent," said Josh Feldman.

[07/16/20 - 07:00 AM]
Sundance Now Acquires David Tennant's "Des" from All3Media
The project is a true-crime drama focusing on one of the most infamous criminal cases in UK history.

[07/16/20 - 06:00 AM]
AMC Studios and Movistar+ Announce First-Ever Partnership for New Original Series from Academy Award(R) Winner Alejandro Amenabar
The six-part adventure thriller will premiere in 2021 on AMC in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Latin America and the Caribbean as well as Movistar+ in Spain.

[07/16/20 - 12:15 AM]
Video: Netflix Unveils a Sizzle of 17 Upcoming Originals
"A Suitable Boy," "Bhaag Beanie Bhaag," "Bombay Begums," "Masaba Masaba" and "Mismatched" are among the series on tap at Netflix India.

[07/15/20 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 15
Updates include: Greg Kinnear signs onto Starz's "Shining Vale"; Samara Weaving boards Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers"; and FOX to stick with Nick Cannon on "The Masked Singer."

[07/15/20 - 01:00 PM]
Inspirational Aussie Trailblazer Jessica Watson Gets a Biopic at Netflix
The film is based on the incredible true story of 16 year old Jessica Watson, who, in 2009, became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.

[07/15/20 - 12:16 PM]
Bravo's "Shahs of Sunset" Joins "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen: @ Home" for a Virtual Two-Part Reunion Beginning Sunday, July 19 at 9PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down "virtually" with Reza Farahan, Mercedes "MJ" Javid, Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi, Destiney Rose, Mike Shouhed and Nema Vand to rehash a wildly emotional season that saw the group go through makeups, breakups and everything in between.

[07/15/20 - 11:30 AM]
Apple Expands Original Film Slate with "Palmer," Starring Justin Timberlake
Written by Cheryl Guerriero, "Palmer" follows a former college football phenomenon named Eddie Palmer (played by Timberlake) who, after a stint in prison, returns to his hometown to get his life back on track.

[07/15/20 - 11:09 AM]
CNBC's "American Greed: Biggest Cons" Premieres Monday July 20th at 10PM ET/PT
The limited series goes beyond the courtroom to reveal surprising updates.

[07/15/20 - 10:30 AM]
100 Days Before Christmas 2020 Begins on Hallmark, Crown Media Family Networks Announces Original Programming Slate for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Highlights include the return of "When Calls the Heart," "Good Witch" and "Chesapeake Shores" for new seasons.

[07/15/20 - 10:15 AM]
Comic Legend Stan Sakai and "Usagi Yojimbo" Embark on a New Adventure with Netflix in an All-New Animated Kids Series "Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles"
The series takes place in the far future, set in a world that mixes modern high-tech images with classic Japanese references.

[07/15/20 - 10:14 AM]
Video: "Skin Decision: Before and After" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Skin and beauty expert Nurse Jamie and plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian use the latest procedures to bring out their clients' best selves.

[07/15/20 - 09:37 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts "The Dog House: UK" Trailer and Key Art
Finding forever homes for rejected dogs isn't easy - but that's exactly what the staff of Wood Green do every day.

[07/15/20 - 09:25 AM]
Bellator Is Back Next Friday, July 24 on Paramount Network
On March 13, Bellator made the decision to postpone that evening's event at Mohegan Sun Arena for the health and safety of the athletes, staff and everyone involved.

[07/15/20 - 09:04 AM]
Video: The Lovers, The Streamers, and Me: "Muppets Now" Premieres July 31 on Disney+
With a full roster of rotating guest stars, world-class production facilities, and pure unscripted mayhem, "Muppets Now" breaks new ground for the gang in their Disney+ debut.

[07/15/20 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "America's Got Talent" Top Charts
The network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.







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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.