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[04/05/21 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 5
Updates include: "The Neighborhood" creator exits the CBS series; Jennifer Jason Leigh joins Amazon's "Hunters"; and Cush Jumbo, Delroy Lindo return to "The Good Fight" to finish storylines.

[04/05/21 - 02:30 PM]
First Look Image of Captain Kathryn Janeway in Paramount+ Animated Series "Star Trek: Prodigy" Revealed
Kate Mulgrew reprises her role as Janeway, who will serve as the "Star Trek: Prodigy" starship's built in emergency training hologram.

[04/05/21 - 02:25 PM]
Video: Premiere Date and Teaser Trailer for Season Two of Paramount+ Original Series "Star Trek: Lower Decks" Released Today
In addition, "Star Trek: Lower Decks" was renewed by Paramount+ for a 10-episode long third season.

[04/05/21 - 02:03 PM]
The Weather Channel Welcomes New Series "Deep Water Salvage" to Original Programming Line Up
This new action-packed series follows some of the world's best marine construction firms as they battle against the elements and the clock to salvage valuable property and fortunes of others from the effects of extreme weather.

[04/05/21 - 01:53 PM]
Video: The U.S.S Discovery Crew Face the Unknown in Teaser Trailer for Season Four of Paramount+ Original Series "Star Trek: Discovery"
The teaser trailer was introduced by series star Sonequa Martin-Green following the "Women in Motion" panel during today's virtual global First Contact Day celebration, which also revealed that season four will premiere in 2021.

[04/05/21 - 01:16 PM]
"Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA" Coming to Paramount+ on Thursday, June 3
The news was revealed by Mica Burton, moderator of the "Women in Motion" panel, during today's virtual global First Contact Day celebration.

[04/05/21 - 01:02 PM]
Hulu Rounds Out Cast of American High's "Sex Appeal" with Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Skai Jackson, Rebecca Henderson and Paris Jackson
They join previously announced leads Mika Abdalla and Jake Short.

[04/05/21 - 12:06 PM]
Video: All-New Teaser Trailer For Season Two of Paramount+ Original Series "Star Trek: Picard" Reveals the True Final Frontier Is Time
The teaser trailer was introduced by series star Patrick Stewart at the top of today's First Contact Day virtual global panels, which also revealed that season two will premiere in 2022.

[04/05/21 - 11:59 AM]
HBO Max Orders Pilot "Minx" to Series from Lionsgate
Set in 1970s Los Angeles, the series centers around an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher to create the first erotic magazine for women.

[04/05/21 - 10:16 AM]
Video: "The Circle" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Ready for more strategic shenanigans? A new cast of allies, enemies and not-so-subtle catfish connect and compete for a major cash prize.

[04/05/21 - 10:07 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Puts ABC on Top in Demos
The reality competition leads the night among adults 18-49 while "60 Minutes" on CBS is the most-watched program overall.

[04/05/21 - 10:03 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces OWN Your Health Initiative
This multi-platform campaign is designed to inspire and encourage the OWN audience to put herself and her health and well-being first.

[04/05/21 - 09:38 AM]
Food Network Strikes New Multi-Year Exclusive Deal with Guy Fieri
The new deal spans three years and includes bringing audiences more of Fieri's Primetime Emmy-nominated series "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" as well as more episodes of fan-favorites, "Guy's Grocery Games" and Guy's most recent ratings success, "Tournament of Champions."

[04/05/21 - 09:30 AM]
Disney Junior's "The Chicken Squad," Inspired by the Popular Children's Book Series, Premieres Friday, May 14, on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW
Inspired by Doreen Cronin's popular children's books, the series follows a trio of young chicken siblings - Coop, Sweetie and Little Boo - and their retired search and rescue dog mentor, Captain Tully.

[04/05/21 - 09:16 AM]
Premiere Date for New Amazon Original YA Series, "Panic," Set for Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 28th
The 10-episode series takes place in a small Texas town, where every summer the graduating seniors compete in a series of challenges, winner takes all, which they believe is their one and only chance to escape their circumstances and make their lives better.

[04/05/21 - 09:02 AM]
"Bridgerton" Has Added Four Actors to Season 2
Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn, Calam Lynch and Rupert Young are the latest on tap for the new season.

[04/05/21 - 09:01 AM]
Award-Winning New Zealand Drama Series "The Bad Seed" About Dysfunctional Family with Dark Secrets Premieres Exclusively in U.S.
All five episodes of The Bad Seed will be available to binge on Thursday, April 29 via Sundance Now and the AMC+ streaming bundle.

[04/05/21 - 08:52 AM]
Vice TV Is America's Fastest Growing Entertainment Cable Network
The network is reporting 10% growth in adults 18-49 and 20% growth in adults 25-54.

[04/05/21 - 08:19 AM]
Urban One Honors Pays Tribute to Black Women Leading the Change with Performances by Jazmine Sullivan, Da Brat, Le'Andria Johnson, Avery Sunshine, Kim Burse and the KB Players, and More Airing Sunday, May 16 at 9PM/8C
Urban One announced today its annual awards show will pay special homage to the International Sweethearts of Rhythm.

[04/05/21 - 08:03 AM]
HBO Announces The Iron Anniversary, A Month-Long Celebration to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of "Game of Thrones"
Beginning April 10, HBO will launch the "Game of Thrones" MaraThrone with all episodes of season one airing on HBO2 starting at 10:00 a.m. ET, challenging fans to continue to binge watch all 73 episodes of the series on HBO Max while raising money for select global charities.

[04/05/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Selena: The Series" (Part 2) - Date Announcement - Netflix
As Selena's career gains momentum, the singer fights to remain true to herself, spend quality time with her family and expand her businesses.

[04/05/21 - 07:03 AM]
Tonya Rapley to Join Dan Rosensweig as Co-Host for Season 2 of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Crackle Original Series "Going from Broke"
In the series, Dan Rosensweig and Tonya Rapley help debtors overcome crippling financial struggles to become CEOs of their own lives.

[04/05/21 - 06:11 AM]
Video: National Geographic Presents: "IMPACT with Gal Gadot" Trailer
The documentary short series follows the powerful stories of six women who are making an extraordinary impact on their communities around the world.

[04/05/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Marvel Studios' "Loki" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Watch the brand-new trailer for "Loki," and start streaming the Marvel Studios Original Series June 11 on Disney+.

[04/05/21 - 06:00 AM]
Full Performance Lineup Announced for the "56th Academy of Country Music Awards(TM)", to Be Broadcast Live from Three Iconic Country Music Venues in Nashville, Sunday, April 18 on CBS
Over 30 performances from more than 25 artists will take place from three iconic Country Music venues: the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe.

[04/04/21 - 06:15 PM]
The Epic Journey to Finale for AMC's Smash Hit "The Walking Dead" Begins Sunday, August 22
The flagship series' final, expanded season will kick off with eight new episodes, the first of a massive 24-episode story arc that will bring the show's decade-long successful run to conclusion.

[04/04/21 - 10:21 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA's Final Four Puts CBS on Top
The Eye dominates the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/03/21 - 10:08 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers; Shares Demo Crown with ABC, FOX
The Eye's "Blue Bloods" leads the night in both categories.

[04/03/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Space Jam: A New Legacy" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Available in theaters and to stream on HBO Max on July 16, in the US only, for 31 days from theatrical release, at no extra cost to subscribers.

[04/02/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 2
Updates include: Disney+ pulls the plug on "The Right Stuff"; HBO Max to tape "Friends" reunion next week; and ABC's "The Goldbergs" to pay tribute to the late George Segal.

[04/02/21 - 02:00 PM]
discovery+ True Crime Highlights - Weeks of April 12 and April 19
New episodes of "The Deadly Type with Candice DeLong" and "Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death" are among the featured offerings.

[04/02/21 - 01:45 PM]
Video: "On the Spectrum" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Three young roommates, all on the autism spectrum, learn to cope with the world around them.

[04/02/21 - 10:01 AM]
Adventures Abound on Peacock with an All-New Season of Tony Hale's Animated Series DreamWorks "Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here!," Premiering April 22
From the creative mind of Tony Hale, the series is the next chapter for Archibald Strutter, a chicken who "yes-and's" his way through life.

[04/02/21 - 10:00 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Gets Boost from "Law & Order" Crossover Event
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49 with "Law & Order: Organized Crime" a close second.

[04/02/21 - 09:06 AM]
"Bridgerton's" Lady Whistledown Confirms Exit of Rege-Jean Page After One Season
The actor played the Duke of Hastings during the Netflix series' freshman run.

[04/02/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Go! Go! Cory Carson" Season 4 Trailer - Netflix Jr
Whether helping out his friends or making new ones with sister Chrissy, Cory is always on the move and ready for any adventure that comes his way.

[04/02/21 - 08:05 AM]
discovery+ to Launch "Citizen Penn" on May 6
With unprecedented access, director Don Hardy and his crew followed the humanitarian efforts of Sean Penn and a dedicated team of volunteers as they set up a long term base to bring aid to Haitians after the devastating 7.0 earthquake struck in 2010.

[04/02/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Witcher" - Season 2 Production Wrap: Behind the Scenes - Netflix
15 locations, 89 cast members, and 1,200 crew members later, "The Witcher" has officially wrapped production on Season 2.

[04/02/21 - 06:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Taps Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director of NIAID, to Answer Kids' Questions About COVID-19 in Brand-New "Nick News Breaks," Airing Saturday, April 3
"Nick News Breaks" is an ongoing series of news updates covering the big topics and news of the day that are most important to kids.

[04/02/21 - 12:31 AM]
Video: "Ajeeb Daastaans" - Official Trailer - Netflix India
Four shorts explore the surprising ways in which unexpected catalysts inflame the uncomfortable emotions simmering under fractured relationships.

[04/01/21 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 1
Updates include: FOX's "Bless the Harts" to sign off after two seasons; Dan Stevens boards Starz's "Gaslit"; and Dexter Fletcher to direct "The Offer" for Paramount+.

[04/01/21 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Yasuke" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A peaceful boatman once known as the Black Samurai is pulled back into conflict when he takes a little girl with mysterious powers under his wing.

[04/01/21 - 02:04 PM]
America's Favorite Comedic Stimulus Package, "Let's Be Real," Is Back with All-New Episodes This Spring on FOX!
Following last fall's comedy special, "Let's Be Real" returns to FOX this spring with all-new episodes beginning Thursday, April 29.

[04/01/21 - 01:00 PM]
Michelle Obama, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Matthew Mcconaughey to Appear on NBC's "Roll Up Your Sleeves" Vaccination Special - Produced By ATTN: - Airing on Sunday, April 18
Presented by Walgreens and created by ATTN:, the hour long special aims to raise awareness and encourage the American public to get vaccinated to put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[04/01/21 - 12:59 PM]
Video: truTV Debuts Official Trailer for "Big Trick Energy"
"Big Trick Energy" follows four master magicians and best friends of over 10 years, Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker and Alex Boyer.

[04/01/21 - 12:28 PM]
Beginning Today, April 1, All Four Films in "The Hunger Games" Franchise Are Now Available on Tubi, Where Users Can Watch for Free for the Entire Month of April, Through Saturday, May 8
The service gives fans of films and television programs an easy way to discover new content that is available completely free.

[04/01/21 - 11:31 AM]
Daniel Zovatto and Lori Petty to Star in Max Original "Station Eleven"
Andy McQueen, David Cross, Enrico Colantoni and Julian Obradors will also recur.

[04/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
Academy Award Winner Roger Ross Williams to Produce and Oversee Documentary Series Based on The New York Times Magazine and Nikole Hannah-Jones' "The 1619 Project"
The series is slated to debut in the U.S. on the premium streaming service Hulu as part of a distribution agreement between Lionsgate and Disney General Entertainment Content's BIPOC Creator Initiative.

[04/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
AMC Announces Voice Cast for All-New, Stop-Motion Animation Series "Ultra City Smiths"
Slated to premiere Summer 2021, the series will star John C. Reilly, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Jimmi Simpson, Bebe Neuwirth, Melissa VillaseƱor and Jason Mantzoukas.

[04/01/21 - 10:43 AM]
Lifetime Kicks Off First Annual "Summer Of Secrets" with Six New Original Movies Inspired by True Stories Featuring All Star Casts
Annabeth Gish, Warren Christie, Jana Kramer, Jennie Garth, Anwen O'Driscoll, Julie Benz, Sadie Calvano, Lauren Lee Smith, Marc Blucas, Linda Purl and Patrick Duffy are among the featured talent.







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[04/25/24 - 08:30 AM]
CBS Renews Drama "The Equalizer" for the 2024-2025 Broadcast Season
It is a top 10 primetime broadcast drama, ranking #8 overall season-to-date with 7.89 million viewers, according to Nielsen Most Current Data.

[04/25/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Docuseries "Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza" to Premiere May 21
Directed by the multi-Emmy nominated Michael John Warren and executive produced by multi-Emmy nominees James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, the three-part series made its triumphant world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

[04/25/24 - 08:00 AM]
Lights, Camera... "Action"! The High-Octane Documentary Series Makes Its Streaming Debut on Peacock on April 26
The new series features the real lives behind some of Hollywood's top stunt performers, including behind-the-scenes footage of Universal Pictures' The Fall Guy (in theaters May 3).

[04/25/24 - 05:00 AM]
Entertainment Icon Reba McEntire to Host the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 16-time ACM Award-winning host will also take center stage to perform new music, in addition to helming country music's longest-running awards show.

[04/25/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "In Good Hands 2" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A newly reunited father and son grapple with new beginnings after tragedy, but can they manage to fill the void left by a beloved wife and mother?

[04/24/24 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Monster" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

[04/24/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Drawing Closer" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The film is a live-action adaptation of a best-selling novel that became a hot topic on social media for how it moves readers to tears.

[04/24/24 - 01:45 PM]
What's New on Max This May
Highlights include new seasons of "Hacks" and "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School"; and the streaming debuts of "Turtles All The Way Down," "Stop Making Sense" and "The Iron Claw."

[04/24/24 - 01:32 PM]
Tracee Ellis Ross Packs Her (Many) Bags for New Roku Original Travel Doc-Series "Tracee Travels" (wt)
The docu-series will shoot later this year and debut exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2025.

[04/24/24 - 10:59 AM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Key Art for Stand-Up Comedy Special "Marlon Wayans: Good Grief"
The one-hour special will premiere in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on June 4.

[04/24/24 - 09:09 AM]
Video: Disney+ Shares Official Trailer for "Jim Henson Idea Man"
Produced with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family, "Jim Henson Idea Man" is an unprecedented, intimate look at Henson's illustrious, revolutionary career and complex personal life.

[04/24/24 - 09:05 AM]
Gird Your Loins! Prime Video Releases Official First Look Images and Launch Date for "My Lady Jane"
Also announced, the series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, June 27 in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Steve Carell to Star in "The Four Seasons" Netflix Comedy Series from Universal Television
Carell will star in the series alongside Tina Fey.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
ID Announces New Docuseries "Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter"
From their outsized fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s to their headline-making struggles in recent years, the docuseries pulls back the curtain on the fraught dynamic of the Carter family and the dark side of such an abrupt rise to fame.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Black Twitter: A People's History" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.