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[04/13/21 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 13
Updates include: "Hungry," "Someone Out There" land pilot orders at NBC; Mckenna Grace, Lexi Underwood board "Just Beyond" at Disney+; and Katie Lowes to star opposite Pete Holmes in CBS comedy pilot.

[04/13/21 - 05:01 PM]
Netflix Confirms May 14 Release Date for Original Series "Move to Heaven"
The series is about Geu-ru, a young man with Asperger's syndrome, and Sang-gu, who suddenly finds himself as Geu-ru's guardian.

[04/13/21 - 04:25 PM]
Amazon Studios Announces First-Look Deal and Docuseries with Cultural Icon and 23-Time Grand Slam Tennis Champion Serena Williams
Serena will work with Amazon Studios to create scripted and unscripted television projects that will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, beginning with an untitled docuseries that follows her in both her professional and personal life.

[04/13/21 - 01:35 PM]
MTV Heats Up Wednesday Nights with the Return of "The Hills: New Beginnings" on May 12th at 9PM ET/PT
After a year of lockdowns and lost time, the cast of Hollywood's most iconic friend group is reuniting.

[04/13/21 - 11:08 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Docuseries "Generation Hustle," Premiering April 22
Each of the docuseries' 10 standalone episodes exposes the exploits of over-zealous entrepreneurs who may have gone too far.

[04/13/21 - 11:08 AM]
HGTV Premieres Fresh Episodes of "My Lottery Dream Home" Starring David Bromstad and a New House-Hunting Series "Happily Wherever" on Friday, May 7
During the eight-episode house-hunting series, HGTV will tell the story of couples whose ability to work remotely has opened up a new world of living locations.

[04/13/21 - 11:01 AM]
NBCUniversal Television and Streaming Signs Overall Talent and Development Deal with Lauren Ash
The agreement includes a commitment with Universal Television for Ash to write a half hour comedy pilot.

[04/13/21 - 10:17 AM]
It's Time for Some Good Vibes When Bravo's "Family Karma" Returns for Season Two on Wednesday, June 2, at 9PM ET/PT
Returning for Season 2 are Anisha Ramakrishna, Amrit Kapai, Bali Chainani, Brian Benni, Monica Vaswani, Shaan Patel, and Vishal Parvani.

[04/13/21 - 10:09 AM]
Dancer, Actress, Author and Producer Jenna Dewan Joins the Judges Panel for "Come Dance with Me," The New CBS Family Dance Competition Show
The series features exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country who invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize.

[04/13/21 - 10:04 AM]
Video: "Shrill" Season 3 - Trailer and Key Art Debut
The series stars Aidy Bryant, Lolly Adefope, Ian Owens, John Cameron Mitchell, E.R. Fightmaster and Patti Harrison.

[04/13/21 - 10:01 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Tops Viewers, Demos for NBC
ABC's "American Idol" shares the honors among adults 18-49.

[04/13/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Phylicia Rashad and more invite us into a conversation to explore Chadwick Boseman's extraordinary commitment to his craft.

[04/13/21 - 09:46 AM]
An All New 60-Day "Naked and Afraid XL" Challenge Premieres April 25 on Discovery
This season of "XL" presents hazards and hardships only the toughest survivalists in the world can endure but also opportunities to showcase their elite skills.

[04/13/21 - 09:00 AM]
Powerful Collaborations, World Premieres and Special Performances Anchor the "56th Academy of Country Music Awards(TM)"
Hosted by Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton, the event will air live on Sunday, April 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

[04/13/21 - 09:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces New Docuseries "Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson" from Grammy and Academy Award Winners Mark Ronson and Morgan Neville
The six-part docuseries - due on Friday, July 30 - will examine sound creation and the revolutionary technology that has shaped music as we know it.

[04/13/21 - 08:16 AM]
Video: "Army of the Dead" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries takes the ultimate gamble by venturing into the quarantine zone for the greatest heist ever.

[04/13/21 - 08:00 AM]
Apple Original Films Announces Definitive Louis Armstrong Documentary "Black & Blues: The Colorful Ballad of Louis Armstrong"
The film offers a definitive look at the master musician's life and legacy as a founding father of jazz, the first pop star and a cultural ambassador of the United States.

[04/13/21 - 07:31 AM]
MTV Renews Hit Franchise "Double Shot at Love"
Following two wildly successful seasons that helped find love for DJ Pauly D, the beloved "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" bromance returns to find the perfect match for the ultimate bachelor, Vinny Guadagnino.

[04/13/21 - 06:31 AM]
President Joe Biden and Former President Barack Obama Join NBC and ATTN:'s "Roll Up Your Sleeves" Vaccination Special
As previously announced, former First Lady Michelle Obama will be featured in the special alongside friends Faith Hill, Jennifer Lopez, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

[04/13/21 - 06:00 AM]
Global Citizen Announces "VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World" Hosted by Selena Gomez
Airing and live streaming on Saturday, May 8 on ABC, ABC News Live, CBS, YouTube, iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations and the iHeartRadio App, "VAX LIVE" will start at 8:00 PM ET/7:00 PM CT.

[04/13/21 - 05:50 AM]
Netflix Renews "Bridgerton" for Seasons 3 and 4
The show's social media accounts confirmed the news this morning.

[04/13/21 - 03:41 AM]
BBC Announces Two Further Series of Award-Winning Drama "Call the Midwife"
Series 12 and 13, commissioned by Piers Wenger, Director of BBC Drama and Charlotte Moore, Chief Content Officer, will consist of two eight-episode series and two Christmas specials.

[04/12/21 - 11:05 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 12
Updates include: NBC greenlights a pair of drama pilots; Michael Cera boards Hulu's Amy Schumer-led comedy series; and WarnerMedia sells "Young Sheldon" into syndication.

[04/12/21 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Godzilla Singular Point" - Official Trailer - Netflix Anime
Brought together by a mysterious song, a grad student and an engineer lead the fight against an unimaginable force that may spell doom for the world.

[04/12/21 - 01:33 PM]
Showtime(R) Launches New Anthology Series "Cinema Toast" Created by Jeff Baena And Produced by the Duplass Brothers
The episodes are voiced by actors including Alison Brie, Nick Offerman, Fred Armisen, John Early, Christina Ricci, Megan Mullally, Chloe Fineman and Chris Meloni.

[04/12/21 - 12:18 PM]
EPIX(R) Greenlights Sci-Fi Horror Series "From"
The 10-episode, one-hour series will commence production this May in Halifax, NS, with an eye towards a 2022 premiere on EPIX.

[04/12/21 - 11:33 AM]
Sharlto Copley Joins Previously Announced New Addition Annie Murphy in Season 2 of "Russian Doll"
Netflix confirmed the news on social media today.

[04/12/21 - 11:16 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers The Pulse - Into The MAGAverse" Debuts Monday, April 19th at 11:00pm ET/PT on Comedy Central
Klepper revisits his surreal year on the 2020 campaign trail, remembering the best moments, sharing never-before-seen footage and conducting all-new interviews with the people he met along the way.

[04/12/21 - 11:07 AM]
The Battle of Brains Begins When NBC's "Capital One College Bowl" Premieres Tuesday, June 22 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Hosted by Peyton Manning, with his brother Cooper Manning serving as sidekick, the series challenges college students out of the classroom and puts their knowledge to the test as they compete for academic scholarships.

[04/12/21 - 11:01 AM]
93rd Oscars(R) All-Star Cast Revealed
Starring, in alphabetical order, are Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Bong Joon Ho, Don Cheadle, Bryan Cranston, Laura Dern, Harrison Ford, Regina King, Marlee Matlin, Rita Moreno, Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Renée Zellweger and Zendaya.

[04/12/21 - 10:04 AM]
NBCUniversal Renews "Access Hollywood" and "Access Daily" Through 2025
The studio has sold the iconic entertainment news tentpole to the NBC Owned Television Stations group, along with leading station groups across the country, for three additional seasons.

[04/12/21 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Pet Stars" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow talent management agency Pets on Q as they work with the biggest animal influencers on social media in this reality series.

[04/12/21 - 10:01 AM]
Jordan Vogt-Roberts to Direct Live-Action Film Adaptation Based on Iconic Gundam Universe
The story for the live-action Netflix film version of Gundam is being kept under wraps but the original Gundam series is set in the Universal Century, an era in which humanity's growing population has led people to emigrate to space colonies.

[04/12/21 - 10:00 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Leads Tight Race in Viewers, Demos
Overrun of the 2021 Masters Tournament in primetime helps lift the Eye to top honors in both categories.

[04/12/21 - 09:53 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Returns for Season 11 on Wednesday, May 19 at 8PM ET/PT
Returning for an emotionally charged season 11: Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, and Garcelle Beauvais.

[04/12/21 - 09:42 AM]
"OWN Spotlight: Viola Davis" Premieres Friday, April 16 on OWN
Continuing conversations surrounding issues impacting Black lives, Oprah talks to Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-Winning actress Viola Davis about her role as fearless blues singer Ma Rainey in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," available on Netflix now.

[04/12/21 - 09:33 AM]
Showtime Sports Documentary Films Presents "The Kings," An In-Depth Look at the Boxing Golden Age of Duran, Hagler, Hearns and Leonard
The four-part series chronicles the four fighters' dramatic and divergent ascents to greatness and the legendary matches they produced.

[04/12/21 - 09:27 AM]
Video: YouTube Originals and Vox Media Studios Release "Retro Tech" Season Two Official Trailer Today Ahead of Season Premiere Tomorrow at 12:00PM ET / 9:00AM PT
Season two of the six episode series explores the technological promises of the past with special appearances by Bill Gates, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and many more.

[04/12/21 - 08:59 AM]
The History(R) Channel Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Tragic Events of September 11 with Four New Compelling Documentaries
Co-produced by The 9/11 Memorial & Museum, "Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden," will premiere on Sunday, May 2 on the 10th anniversary of the raid that found Osama bin Laden.

[04/12/21 - 08:59 AM]
HBO Drama Series "In Treatment," Starring Uzo Aduba, Returns May 23
The 24-episode season will air on HBO with two back-to-back, half-hour episodes each Sunday and Monday night.

[04/12/21 - 08:32 AM]
Video: "Exposure" Teaser - A Hulu Exclusive - Series Premieres April 26
"Exposure" is a competition series where contestants compete for a photography gig that could change one of their lives forever.

[04/12/21 - 08:32 AM]
Cutting-Hedge Topiary Competition Series "Clipped" Available to Stream on discovery+ May 12
Hosted by actor Michael Urie, the six-episode series follows seven real life "Edward Scissorhands" who create breathtaking sculptures out of meticulously trimmed shrubbery, plants and flowers.

[04/12/21 - 08:30 AM]
HLN's "Very Scary People" Returns for an Even Scarier Third Season
Each two-hour episode traces the history, psychology, and motives of these elusive criminals and how they were eventually caught.

[04/12/21 - 07:12 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Critically Acclaimed Workplace Comedy, "Mythic Quest" Season Two
The first two episodes of the nine-episode second season will premiere globally on Friday, May 7 exclusively on Apple TV+, with new episodes premiering weekly, every Friday thereafter.

[04/12/21 - 06:44 AM]
Season Two of "War of the Worlds" Premieres on EPIX June 6
In the first season, an alien attack all but wiped out mankind, with just a handful of humans fighting to survive.

[04/12/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Elite" Season 4 - Date Announcement - Netflix
"Elite," season 4, coming this June 18, only on Netflix.

[04/12/21 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Fatma" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Reeling from tragedy, a nondescript house cleaner embarks on a murderous streak as she searches for her missing husband and reckons with old wounds.

[04/11/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Searching for Sheela" - Official Trailer - Ma Anand Sheela - Netflix India
Journalists and fans await Ma Anand Sheela as the infamous former Rajneesh commune's spokesperson returns to India after decades for an interview tour.

[04/11/21 - 10:16 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Returns on Top in Demos for ABC
The Alphabet's primetime coverage leads the night in adults 18-49.

[04/10/21 - 10:03 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "WWE SmackDown" Tops Demos for FOX
Plus: "Blue Bloods" on CBS leads the night among total viewers.







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[03/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
TBS Orders New Season Pick-Up of "Impractical Jokers," Cable's #1 Original Series of the Year, Amid Record-Breaking Ratings
The final two episodes of season 12 air Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 following NCAA coverage on TBS.

[03/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Million Dollar Secret" Season 2 - Only on Netflix April 15
This season, the stakes are higher than ever as players face trickier agendas, grueling challenges and navigate the ever-changing game of deception.

[03/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
Peacock Reveals July 16 Premiere Date & Releases First Look Images for "The Five Star Weekend"
The series stars Jennifer Garner, D'Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Harlow Jane and Timothy Olyphant.

[03/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Nemesis" - Official First Look, Teaser Art & Date Announcement
The series, due on May 14, is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective).

[03/18/26 - 10:00 AM]
Rewatch "Ready or Not" on Hulu Before the Highly Anticipated Sequel "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" Hits Theaters This Friday
Audiences can revisit the film that started it all and get a special look for what's to come.

[03/18/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Sheng Wang: Purple" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this special, Sheng delves into what it means to be a grown-up and explores ordinary life moments: sharing prized berries with your friends' kids, cooking with shallots, braving the ghosts in your house, finding joy in nature and much more.

[03/18/26 - 09:28 AM]
Vice Studios Secures Worldwide Adaptation Rights for Iconic Video Game IP "Payday" Partnering with Starbreeze Entertainment to Expand the Video Game Franchise Into Film and Television
Over 15 years of continuous development have made the "Payday" name synonymous with heisting, serving a massive community of more than 50 million players.

[03/18/26 - 09:07 AM]
"Be My Guest with Ina Garten" Welcomes Allison Janney, Jon Batiste, Hoda Kotb and Michael Barbaro in New Season
The new episodes premiere Saturday, April 11th at 12pm ET/PT on Food Network and stream the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.

[03/18/26 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Sets Premiere Date and Unveils Official Key Art for Season One of the Iconic Competition Series "American Gladiators," Hosted by Mike "The Miz" Mizanin and Rocsi Diaz
Each episode of the fan-favorite competition features amateur male and female Contenders from across the nation stepping into the Arena to face 16 powerful new American Gladiators.

[03/18/26 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Renews "Cross" for Season Three
Based upon characters created by James Patterson, the series, created by Ben Watkins, stars Aldis Hodge as the brilliant and complex detective Alex Cross.

[03/18/26 - 08:22 AM]
FOX Nation's "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" Returns with Special Extended "Mary" Episode This Easter
The special begins with Scorsese sharing personal reflections on the meaning of Easter and his childhood in New York's Little Italy before exploring the life of Mary as she embraces her divine calling to become the mother of the Son of God.

[03/18/26 - 08:01 AM]
Tubi Lines Up Players for Original Docuseries "Destination World Cup 2026" with Weston McKennie, Marc Cucurella, and Harry Wilson
The series will premiere exclusively on Tubi on Thursday, April 30 ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 this summer with episodes launching weekly thereafter.

[03/18/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Trust Me: The False Prophet" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.

[03/18/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "This Is a Gardening Show" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series is a refreshing and whimsical take on gardening, hosted by Zach Galifianakis.

[03/18/26 - 07:01 AM]
BTS To Make First Late-Night Appearance Since 2021 on Back-to-Back Episodes of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on March 25-26
BTS will sit down for an in-studio interview and perform two songs - the interview and first song will air Wednesday, March 25 and the second song a day later.