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[03/31/21 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 31
Updates include: CBS orders comedy "Ghosts" to series; Netflix mulls Anna Cathcart-led "To All the Boys" spin-off series; and Sarah Michelle Gellar to star in Amazon's "Hot Pink."

[03/31/21 - 03:41 PM]
HBO Max Announces Series Order for New Max Original Comedy, "Head of the Class," From Warner Bros. Television and Doozer Productions
Production on the first season of the half-hour multi-camera comedy is slated to begin in summer 2021 in Los Angeles.

[03/31/21 - 03:02 PM]
NBC Orders Drama "Ordinary Joe" to Series
James Wolk, Natalie Martinez, Charlie Barnett and Elizabeth Lail star in the project, which explores the three parallel lives of the show's main character after he makes a pivotal choice at a crossroads in his life.

[03/31/21 - 01:15 PM]
"CSI: Vegas," A New Drama from CBS Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Is Coming to CBS in the 2021-2022 Broadcast Season
Alums William Petersen and Jorja Fox will be joined by Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria, Mel Rodriguez and Mandeep Dhillon.

[03/31/21 - 12:33 PM]
Josh Gates' Explorations Take Him Back in the Field as Epic Nights of Adventure Every Wednesday on Discovery Channel Return April 14
Look for "Expedition X" and "Josh Gates Tonight" back-to-back starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/31/21 - 12:18 PM]
FOX Sports Names Starting Lineup for 2021 Major League Baseball Regular Season
The network's lead broadcast duo of Joe Buck and John Smoltz team with reporter Ken Rosenthal as the 2020 NL East champion Atlanta Braves travel to Philadelphia to take on the Phillies Saturday, April 3.

[03/31/21 - 12:00 PM]
Cartoon Network Announces Rebrand and Expanded Programming of Newly Formed Cat-toon Network
The cable channel details its latest April Fools' Day stunt.

[03/31/21 - 11:02 AM]
HBO Max Orders "The Staircase," A Limited Series Adaptation of the True Crime Docuseries
Colin Firth will star as American novelist Michael Peterson while Antonio Campos will direct six of the eight planned episodes.

[03/31/21 - 10:30 AM]
Nickelodeon Sets the Stage for "PAW Patrol Live! At Home" Virtual Streaming Event April 24 and 25
The 45-minute interactive stage show puts kids at the center of the action; an opportunity to watch the show in a shared viewing room with friends and family; and an immersive pre-show area with games, videos, printable activities and more.

[03/31/21 - 10:08 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Pooch Perfect" Tops Demos for ABC
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network overall.

[03/31/21 - 10:01 AM]
ABC News Launches New Podcast "Soul of a Nation: Tulsa's Buried Truth" Ahead of 100th Anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre
The first podcast episode posts the same day as the finale of the historic primetime newsmagazine "Soul of a Nation" on Tuesday, April 6.

[03/31/21 - 09:31 AM]
Lauded Animated Series Imbued with Indian Culture, "Mira, Royal Detective," Has Its Season Two Premiere Monday, April 5, on Disney Junior
Season two will include an episode highlighting the Eid al-Fitr holiday debuting Monday, May 3, and episodes celebrating the festivals of Teej and Dasara, as well as four extended-length music- and dance-filled specials.

[03/31/21 - 08:59 AM]
HBO's "Mare of Easttown" Debuts April 18
Kate Winslet stars in the seven-part limited series.

[03/31/21 - 08:46 AM]
HGTV Brings Ben and Erin Napier to Wetumpka, Alabama for a Spectacular Whole-Town Makeover in "Home Town Takeover"
The six-episode event series premieres Sunday, May 2 at 8:00/7:00c and also available to stream on discovery+ beginning May 2.

[03/31/21 - 08:06 AM]
Showtime Sports(R) to Offer Bellator MMA(TM) Debut Event for Free to Non-Subscribers Across Multiple Streaming Platforms and Television Providers Live on Friday, April 2
The main card, in addition to airing live on Showtime for subscribers, will be available for free to millions across the United States on industry-leading streaming services Pluto TV, Hulu, YouTube and FuboTV.

[03/31/21 - 07:07 AM]
"Murdoch Mysteries" Returns April 2 on Acorn TV
Season 14 will stream on Acorn TV starting Friday, April 2, debuting with six episodes then continuing weekly on Mondays starting April 5 through May 3.

[03/31/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The animated film features the voices of Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Beck Bennett, Fred Armisen, Eric Andre, and Oscar winner Olivia Colman.

[03/31/21 - 06:30 AM]
CBS and The Recording Academy(R) Announce "The 64th Annual Grammy Awards(R)" to Air Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 on CBS
The annual event will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

[03/31/21 - 06:13 AM]
Crackle Premieres Thriller "Exit Plan" Exclusively for Free on April 15
A second feature collaboration between director Jonas Alexander Arnby and writer Rasmus Birch, the film stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Tuva Novotny.

[03/30/21 - 11:31 PM]
Video: "The Big Day" Collection 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix India
Time-honored customs marry with contemporary values - and of course, couture outfits - in this celebration of six more larger-than-life Indian weddings.

[03/30/21 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 30
Updates include: Jack Reynor tapped for Amazon's "The Peripheral"; Naveen Andrews signs onto Hulu's "The Dropout"; and Jordan Fisher cast as Bart Allen in The CW's "The Flash."

[03/30/21 - 05:01 PM]
Netflix Announces the Cast for the Korean Adaptation of "La Casa de Papel"
The Korean adaptation is set on the Korean peninsula, and the shows' creators will breathe new life into the familiar storyline and bring the material afresh to global audiences with 12 episodes.

[03/30/21 - 01:15 PM]
CBS Renews #1 Comedy "Young Sheldon" for Three More Seasons
The series is television's most-watched comedy, averaging over 9.6 million viewers each week.

[03/30/21 - 12:07 PM]
Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing" Franchise Brokers Big Deals Coast to Coast All Summer Long
"Million Dollar Listing New York" is back for season nine on Thursday, May 6; while "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" will return this summer.

[03/30/21 - 11:56 AM]
Marci Proietto Named Executive Vice President, 20th Television Animation
Titled 20th Television Animation, the unit already has 11 series in production.

[03/30/21 - 11:36 AM]
NFL Season to Feature 17 Regular-Season Games Per Team
NFL Kickoff Weekend will begin Thursday night, September 9, and the regular season will end Sunday, January 9, 2022.

[03/30/21 - 11:35 AM]
New Season of "Dancing with the Stars" Coming Fall 2021 on ABC
The network confirmed the news on its social media accounts today.

[03/30/21 - 11:00 AM]
It's All About Sisterly Love in TLC's New Series "Extreme Sisters," Premiering Sunday, April 25 at 10PM ET/PT
From eating the same foods, to sleeping in the same bed and even sharing a boyfriend, some of these sister fascinations are sure to make you think twice about how close sisters can really be.

[03/30/21 - 10:36 AM]
"Crikey! It's a Baby!" One-Hour Special Documents Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell's Journey as They Prepare for the Arrival of Their Daughter Grace Warrior Irwin Powell
The special streams Sunday, April 25 on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service.

[03/30/21 - 10:34 AM]
"Pride" - Six-Part Docuseries on the Struggle for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights in America Premieres May 14, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT on FX
The series will premiere its first three episodes back-to-back on May 14, followed by the final three episodes on May 21.

[03/30/21 - 10:15 AM]
Video: "Younger" - Season 7 Official Trailer - Paramount+
Stream the first four episodes of the final season of the smash hit, early on Paramount+, starting April 15.

[03/30/21 - 10:05 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA's Elite Eight Puts CBS on Top
The Eye once again leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/30/21 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "The Handmaid's Tale" Season 4 Trailer and Key Art Debut
The new season premieres with three all new episodes on April 28 on Hulu.

[03/30/21 - 08:32 AM]
Join Paramount+ for a First Contact Day Celebration on Monday, April 5
The virtual event will honor and commemorate this future date by providing "Star Trek" fans exclusive programming.

[03/30/21 - 08:27 AM]
Ariana Grande Will Join the Upcoming Fall 2021 Cycle of NBC's "The Voice" as a Coach
Said Grande, "I'm so honored and excited to join 'The Voice' family! I have been a huge fan of the show for such a long time. I can't wait to go head-to-head with the incredible coaches, get to know these new artists and help to take their craft to the next level."

[03/30/21 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" - Official Trailer - Disney+
"Star Wars: The Bad Batch" makes its debut on Tuesday, May 4, with a special 70-minute premiere, followed by new episodes every Friday starting on May 7.

[03/30/21 - 07:01 AM]
"Rick and Morty" Bends Space and Time with Global Premiere New Multiverse Holiday Declared for Sunday, June 20
"Rick and Morty" is the award-winning half-hour animated hit comedy series on Adult Swim that follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe.

[03/30/21 - 06:08 AM]
USA Network and WWE's "NXT" Extend Partnership
The series will move to Tuesday nights live on USA Network at 8:00/7:00c beginning April 13.

[03/30/21 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Shadow and Bone" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Dark forces conspire against orphan mapmaker Alina Starkov when she unleashes an extraordinary power that could change the fate of her war-torn world.

[03/30/21 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Ride or Die" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Rei helps the woman she's been in love with for years escape her abusive husband. While on the run, their feelings for each other catch fire.

[03/30/21 - 03:01 AM]
ITV Recommissions "Unforgotten" for a Fifth Series
This fourth series has had a record breaking season posting its highest viewing figures.

[03/29/21 - 11:15 PM]
Video: "The Disciple" - Official Trailer - Chaitanya Tamhane, Vivek Gomber - Marathi Film - Netflix
Self-doubt, sacrifice and struggle converge into an existential crisis for a devoted classical vocalist as the mastery he strives for remains elusive.

[03/29/21 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 29
Updates include: Starz cancels "American Gods" after three seasons; Amanda Seyfried to lead Hulu's "The Dropout"; and The CW's "All American: Homecoming" fills out cast.

[03/29/21 - 04:00 PM]
New Animated Musical Comedy "Steps" in Development at Netflix
Netflix is producing the new musical animated comedy, from Amy Poehler's Paper Kite Productions and will feature a script and music by Emmy nominees Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci.

[03/29/21 - 02:31 PM]
"NBA Draft 2021 Presented by State Farm(R)" to Take Place on July 29, Airing on ABC and ESPN
The first round will be televised by ABC and ESPN, and the second round will air on ESPN.

[03/29/21 - 11:44 AM]
Peacock Original Documentary "My Pursuit: Life, Legacy & Jordan Burroughs" to Premiere April 1
Fans will be able to stream the documentary for free on Peacock April 1 as part of NBCUniversal's Countdown to Tokyo programming on Peacock.

[03/29/21 - 11:05 AM]
A&E and WWE(R) Announce Multi-City Drive-In Screening Event Featuring Documentaries Created Under the "Biography" Banner
In each city, fans will enjoy exclusive early previews of select "Biography" films and will be eligible for special giveaways.

[03/29/21 - 11:01 AM]
Season 5B of "Lucifer" Premieres May 28 on Netflix
The streamer took to social media with the news today.

[03/29/21 - 11:00 AM]
NBC's "Small Fortune" Takes Comedy and Competition to New Levels with Premiere Set for Monday, May 31 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
The series is a British import based on Youngest Media's popular U.K. format and is unlike any team competition ever seen on U.S. television.

[03/29/21 - 10:32 AM]
The Best Design Plan Gets Bigger Slice of the Reno Budget in HGTV's Newest Home Renovation Series "Inside Out" Premiering Monday, April 26, at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The seven-episode series follows Carmine Sabatella, a real estate agent and interior designer, and Mike Pyle, a landscape designer, as they each pitch their design plans to clients.







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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.