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[04/07/21 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 7
Updates include: CBS cancels "MacGyver" after five seasons; ABC nixes freshman game show "Don't"; and Nick Offerman signs onto Hulu's "Pam & Tommy."

[04/07/21 - 02:11 PM]
Greetings from Byron Baes, Australia
Eureka Productions is behind the Netflix original series, a love letter to one of the world's most perfect playgrounds.

[04/07/21 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Announces Summer 2021 Schedule
The latest additions include "Mental Samurai" (May 25), "Crime Scene Kitchen" (May 26), "Hell's Kitchen: Young Guns" (May 31), "Lego(R) Masters" (June 1), "MasterChef: Legends" (June 2) and "Beat Shazam" (June 3).

[04/07/21 - 02:00 PM]
BBC America to Air the 2021 EE British Academy Film Awards in Primetime on Sunday, April 11 at 9p/8c
The ceremony will be hosted by Edith Bowman and Dermot O'Leary and will be broadcast in primetime exclusively in the U.S. on the cable channel.

[04/07/21 - 01:49 PM]
Revealing the Cast That Will Bring "From Scratch" to Screen
Zoe Saldana stars in the Netflix series as Amy Wheeler, a young woman from Texas who arrives wide-eyed in Italy, searching for a life full of beauty and adventure.

[04/07/21 - 01:06 PM]
The CW to Air the Hopeful Environmental Documentary "2040" on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22
"2040" is a documentary film that explores a positive vision of the future where humanity has solved climate change, with solutions well within reach today.

[04/07/21 - 11:09 AM]
E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" to Conclude Final Season with Reunion Special Hosted by Andy Cohen
After 20 seasons, host Andy Cohen will sit down with Kris, Kim, Khloé, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie and Scott to discuss the biggest moments from their era-defining series.

[04/07/21 - 11:01 AM]
ABC Announces Summer 2021 Premiere Dates
Three new series make their debut alongside 11 of the most popular and well-known titles on television.

[04/07/21 - 11:00 AM]
Joel McHale to Host All-New Baking Competition Series "Crime Scene Kitchen," Premiering Wednesday, May 26, on FOX
The series is a culinary guessing game in which bakers are tasked with decoding what type of dessert was made, when all that's left are the crumbs, flour trails and a few elusive clues.

[04/07/21 - 10:09 AM]
Paul Schneider, Angela Sarafyan, and Jacob Lofland Lead Cast in Blumhouse's "A House on the Bayou" for EPIX(R)
The film, from writer/director Alex McAulay, will premiere on EPIX in late 2021.

[04/07/21 - 10:06 AM]
Shudder Orders Fourth Season of Groundbreaking Drag Competition Series "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula"
The Shudder Original Series will debut exclusively on the streamer day and date in all territories, alongside the previous three critically acclaimed seasons.

[04/07/21 - 10:03 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "NCIS" Puts CBS on Top in Viewers, Demos
The Eye pulls in front among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/07/21 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Concert Special "Piano Y Mujer" Debuts Exclusively on HBO Max and HBO Latino on April 16
Detroit-born pianist Arthur Hanlon, an Irish American, who has devoted his career to Latin music, joins five female artists representing five different countries and musical styles.

[04/07/21 - 09:52 AM]
"Murderous History" - All-New Six Part Series Premieres Sunday April 25 at 9PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel(TM)
From the devastatingly bombed streets of London to industrial Chicago to Nazi Berlin, each episode captures nail-biting criminal investigations to prove that everything is not always what it seems.

[04/07/21 - 09:32 AM]
Video: "The Crime of the Century" - Official Teaser - HBO
The two-part HBO original documentary, from Emmy and Academy Award winner Alex Gibney, is a searing indictment of Big Pharma and their responsibility for manufacturing the very crisis they profit from.

[04/07/21 - 09:30 AM]
Classic Variety Series "Kids Say the Darndest Things," Hosted by Emmy(R) and Grammy(R) Award-Winning Actress and Comedian Tiffany Haddish, to Premiere Wednesday, May 5 on CBS
The reimagined series showcases Tiffany Haddish's unparalleled comedy talents, using her singular voice, humor and life perspective to interact with real kids from across the country in an honest, unpredictable and hilarious way.

[04/07/21 - 09:20 AM]
Ovation TV Sets Sail for "Riviera" Season Two on Saturday May 8
As previously announced, Ovation TV, America's only arts network, has acquired the U.S. broadcast rights for the second season of the Julia Stiles-led drama series.

[04/07/21 - 09:09 AM]
Bravo's "Project Runway" Returns for Season 19
The high-stakes and fierce fashions will take the runway with Christian Siriano, Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth, with Karlie Kloss making guest appearances.

[04/07/21 - 09:08 AM]
Apple Reveals Series Title for Jon Stewart's Highly Anticipated Return to Television as "The Problem with Jon Stewart," to Debut in Fall 2021 on Apple TV+
The new, original current affairs series marks Stewart's return to television since his 20-time Emmy Award-winning run on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" came to a close in 2015.

[04/07/21 - 09:01 AM]
Documentary Feature "Lucy the Human Chimp" to Stream in the U.S. Exclusively on HBO Max
The documentary feature tells the profound story of Lucy Temerlin, a female chimpanzee raised as human from birth in a domestic environment, and Janis Carter, the woman who took on the seemingly impossible task of giving her a new life in the wild.

[04/07/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a satanic cult.

[04/07/21 - 08:59 AM]
New Episodes of HGTV Hit Series "Flip or Flop" Starring Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack Return Thursday, April 29, at 9 PM ET/PT
Attracting more than 24 million viewers this season to date, the business partners will continue to buy, renovate and sell rundown properties with potential in Southern California while co-parenting their kids.

[04/07/21 - 08:31 AM]
New Season of "Bar Rescue" Premieres on Sunday, May 2nd at 10/9c on Paramount Network
As the restaurant/bar industry suffers due to the pandemic, this season will focus on the city of Las Vegas and will reach its 200th episode.

[04/07/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Why Did You Kill Me?" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The line between justice and revenge blurs when a devastated family uses social media to track down the people who killed 24-year-old Crystal Theobald.

[04/07/21 - 08:01 AM]
"The Tomorrow War" Starring Chris Pratt Launching Exclusively Worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on July 2, 2021
Yvonne Strahovski, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Edwin Hodge, and J.K. Simmons also star in the film, from director Chris McKay.

[04/07/21 - 07:56 AM]
Acorn TV Secures Exclusive US Premiere Rights for Upcoming 22nd Season of "Midsomer Murders" from All3Media International
Acorn TV will exclusively premiere the first two feature-length episodes of Series 22 beginning on Monday, April 19.

[04/07/21 - 07:54 AM]
Three-Part Series "Life at the Waterhole" Premieres Wednesdays, May 19-June 2, 2021
The three-part series - from PBS, in partnership with the BBC Studios Natural History Unit - explores the daily drama of African wildlife at a unique waterhole rigged with partially submerged and weather-proofed cameras in Tanzania.

[04/07/21 - 06:52 AM]
Starz Conjures Up "The Serpent Queen" Lead with Multi-Award Winning Samantha Morton Set to Star as Catherine de Medici
Exemplifying the network's #TakeTheLead commitment, "The Serpent Queen" is a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown.

[04/07/21 - 06:31 AM]
A+E Networks Partner with Land Rover to Present New Overlanding Documentary Exploring Passions of Auto Enthusiasts and Outdoor Explorers
"All You Need To Know: Overlanding" premieres Sunday, April 18 at 10:00/9:00c on FYI.

[04/07/21 - 06:11 AM]
iHeartMedia and FOX Announce Nominees for the 2021 "iHeartRadio Music Awards"
This year's event will air live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, May 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

[04/07/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Those Who Wish Me Dead" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Starring Academy Award-winner, Angelina Jolie, New Line Cinema presents "Those Who Wish Me Dead," directed by Taylor Sheridan.

[04/07/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Jupiter's Legacy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
They're the first generation of superheroes. But as they pass the torch to their children, tensions are rising - and the old rules no longer apply.

[04/07/21 - 06:00 AM]
BET's Sophomore Season of "Tyler Perry's Sistas" Reigns as the #1 Scripted Series on Cable for African Americans and Sets Premiere Date for Season 3, Wednesday, June 9, 2021
The one-hour drama follows a group of single black females as they navigate their "complicated love life," careers, and friendship through the ups and downs of living in a modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals.

[04/07/21 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "The Mosquito Coast" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
A brilliant rebel (Justin Theroux) and his wife (Melissa George) take their family on the run to protect them, but end up exposing them to more danger than ever.

[04/07/21 - 05:59 AM]
WarnerMedia Resurrects Legendary Hanna-Barbera Name for EMEA Studio
The original studio, Hanna-Barbera Productions, was founded in 1957 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera and became the first studio to have significant success with television animation.

[04/07/21 - 05:18 AM]
Video: "Disney's Cruella" - Official Trailer 2
Academy Award(R) winner Emma Stone ("La La Land") stars in Disney's "Cruella," an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious - and notoriously fashionable - villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil.

[04/06/21 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 6
Updates include: Nichole Sakura, Angelique Cabral among latest cast in ABC's "Maggie"; Raff Law lands role on Apple's "Masters of the Air"; and Erik Griffin scores role on ABC's "Bucktown."

[04/06/21 - 06:00 PM]
FOX Orders Third Season of Animated Series "Duncanville," Featuring Amy Poehler, Ty Burrell, Rashida Jones and Wiz Khalifa
The season two premiere of "Duncanville" returns with a special two-episode debut on Sunday, May 23.

[04/06/21 - 01:20 PM]
discovery+ Series "Life Under Renovation" Set to Launch Wednesday, April 28
The six-episode series follows five families from across the country as they take on the ambitious task of capturing the ups and downs of the biggest renovation of their lives.

[04/06/21 - 12:00 PM]
ABC Announces Pickup of New Unscripted Series "When Nature Calls" (W/T) Based on BBC Studios Comedy Format
The show will surprise and delight viewers with what comes out of the mouths of majestic beasts, teeny-tiny frogs, beatboxing badgers and more within captivating, beautiful footage from all over the world.

[04/06/21 - 11:36 AM]
Apple TV+ to Premiere Bonus Season One Episode of Hit Comedy Series "Mythic Quest" on Friday, April 16
In "Everlight," the creative team, once again, presents a relatable subject that people all over the world are currently facing - the return to offices and co-workers.

[04/06/21 - 11:03 AM]
Showtime(R) to Unite the Cast of "Shameless" for a Farewell Experience at Virtual Gallagher Home
Cast members confirmed for the event include William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky, Shanola Hampton, Steve Howey, Emma Kenney, Cameron Monaghan, Christian Isaiah, Noel Fisher and Kate Miner.

[04/06/21 - 10:20 AM]
Peacock Comedy "Girls5eva" to Premiere Thursday, May 6
When a one-hit-wonder girl group from the 90's gets sampled by a young rapper, its members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot.

[04/06/21 - 10:15 AM]
AMC+ Launches on YouTube TV
AMC+ is a premium subscription bundle that includes popular and critically acclaimed original programming from across AMC Networks' entertainment networks and full access to a number of the company's successful and fast-growing targeted streaming services.

[04/06/21 - 10:12 AM]
Ava DuVernay's Critically Acclaimed Drama Series "Queen Sugar" Announces Start of Season Six Production with Cast Additions to Include Tammy Townsend, Paula Jai Parker, Marquis Rodriguez and McKinley Freeman
Currently in production in New Orleans, the new season is set to air this fall on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

[04/06/21 - 10:01 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Wraps NCAA Coverage on Top
The Eye's Men's Basketball National Championship Game easily wins the evening in all categories.

[04/06/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: AMC+ Releases Trailer for Its Newest Original Series, "Spy City," Starring Dominic Cooper
The six-part series stars Dominic Cooper with new episodes premiering weekly on the service each Thursday.

[04/06/21 - 09:15 AM]
CBS Studios Strikes Overall Deal with Tarana Burke and Her Producing Partner Mervyn Marcano
As part of the agreement, they will partner with CBS Studios to develop scripted, unscripted and documentary content for linear television networks and streaming platforms.

[04/06/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Trash Truck" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Jr
Hank, Trash Truck and animal pals Walter, Donny and Ms. Mona let their imaginations take them on heartwarming adventures in their backyard and beyond.

[04/06/21 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Monster" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film tells the story of Steve Harmon (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) a seventeen-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder.







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[05/11/26 - 11:42 AM]
ESPN Presents "Last Train to North America," A New Documentary Series Following North America's Road to the 2026 World Cup
Hosted by ESPN's renowned journalist, Martin Ainstein, the nine-episode series follows a unique rail journey across the United States, Mexico and Canada as the three nations prepare to jointly host the biggest sporting event of the summer.

[05/11/26 - 11:37 AM]
Great American Media Renews Beloved Original Series "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" for Season Four
Set in the picturesque town of Brookfield, the series continues to follow the evolving lives of its residents as they navigate love, hardship, and new beginnings together.

[05/11/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Little House on the Prairie" - Official Teaser #2 - Netflix
Independence isn't just a way of life, it's a place to come together.

[05/11/26 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Renews Global Hit Series "Reacher" for Fifth Season Ahead of Season Four Premiere
The third season reached 54.6 million viewers globally on Prime Video in its first 19 days and stands as the most-watched season on the service since "Fallout" season one over the same timeframe.

[05/11/26 - 10:53 AM]
Viaplay Announces June Slate - Greek Noir Thriller, Acclaimed Nordic Series & Films
New U.S. debuts include "Save Me" and "Black Sands."

[05/11/26 - 10:31 AM]
Wellness Gets Wild in Amazon MGM Studios' New Reality Series "Reality Retreat," Bringing Together Some of TV's Most Iconic Women
The series will premiere in 2027, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/11/26 - 10:11 AM]
OWN Greenlights Season 12 of Its Hit NAACP Image Award-Nominated Series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," Expanding Its Saturday Night Powerhouse with a 30-Episode Order
The new season will roll out across 2026 and 2027 as part of OWN's signature Saturday night lineup of must-watch unscripted programming.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Calabasas Confidential" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Fresh out of college, a tight-knit group of friends, exes and rivals returns to hillside SoCal luxury and unfinished drama in this opulent reality series.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets June Return for a New Season of "People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer"
The new season will feature six gripping episodes unpacking the real-life, harrowing accounts of survivors who crossed paths with serial killers and lived to share their story.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces Aaron Paul Joins the Cast of "Fallout" for Season Three
Also announced, Annabel O'Hagan and Dave Register have been upped to series regulars for season three, alongside Frances Turner who was upped to series regular in season two and remains a regular.

[05/11/26 - 10:00 AM]
Keiana Martin Joins ESPN as "SportsCenter" Anchor
Most recently, she served as an on-air host and reporter for CBS Sports, appearing across CBS Sports HQ, "Inside College Basketball" and "Inside College Football" on CBS Sports Network, while also contributing to college football, college basketball and WNBA coverage as a sideline reporter.

[05/11/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Sweet Magnolias" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
With wedding bells on the horizon, the Magnolias chase a shared dream, explore the world beyond Serenity, and lift each other up amid a summer of change.

[05/11/26 - 09:30 AM]
NBC Sports Acquires Extra NFL Week 17 Regular-Season Game, to Be Played Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, at 4:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock
With the two Saturday games and "Sunday Night Football" on January 3, NBCUniversal will be home to three Week 17 games as playoff races and positioning become more heated.

[05/11/26 - 09:00 AM]
Versant Expands Programming Slate with New and Returning Scripted, Unscripted, and Live Sports and Events for 2026-27 Season
Newly announced premieres include the return of "The Ark" on July 29 and the debut of "Anna Pigeon" on August 7.

[05/11/26 - 08:32 AM]
Bravo Unveils New Series, "Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas" and "Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives," Alongside Several Fan-Favorite Renewals
Plus: the network releases first looks at the new seasons of "Below Deck Mediterranean," "The McBee Dynasty" and "Next Gen NYC."