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[05/05/21 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 5
Updates include: Adrien Brody to recur on HBO's "Succession"; Ken Jeong to "Shoot the Moon" for Amazon; and Janeane Garofalo to drop by Showtime's "Billions."

[05/05/21 - 02:04 PM]
E! Takes a Walk Down Memory Lane as New Special Event Series "Reunion Road Trip" Premieres Thursday, June 10 at 9 PM ET/PT
"All My Children," "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," "A Different World" and "Scrubs" are the four featured series.

[05/05/21 - 01:01 PM]
"A Discovery of Witches" Season 2 Makes Linear Encore on AMC Beginning Sunday, June 27
Subsequent episodes will air weekly on Sundays at 8:00/7:00c on AMC.

[05/05/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Awake" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a global event wipes out humanity's ability to sleep, a troubled ex-soldier fights to save her family as society and her mind spiral into chaos.

[05/05/21 - 10:59 AM]
Aida Osman, KaMillion and Jonica Booth to Star in Max Original "Rap Sh*t" (wt) with Sade Clacken Joseph Directing
The series follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna and Mia, who reunite to form a rap group.

[05/05/21 - 10:58 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Rides "NCIS" to Another Victory
The Eye takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/05/21 - 10:02 AM]
For the First Time Ever, 18 Aspiring Chefs, All Aged 24 Years Old or Younger, Head to Las Vegas in the Milestone 20th Season of "Hell's Kitchen," Premiering Monday, May 31 at 8/7c on FOX
Meet the youngest contestants to ever take on "Hell's Kitchen."

[05/05/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for All-New "Rugrats" Series
Beginning May 27, the first set of episodes of the debut season will be available on Paramount+, with the rollout of additional episodes to be announced at a later date.

[05/05/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Announcement - Marvel Studios' "Loki" - Disney+
Mark your calendars for new episodes of Marvel Studios' "Loki," streaming Wednesdays starting June 9 on Disney+.

[05/05/21 - 08:51 AM]
MTV Announces Star-studded Lineup of Presenters for the 2021 "MTV Movie & TV Awards" Epic Two-Night Event
Additional details, including performers and honorees, will be announced in the coming weeks.

[05/05/21 - 08:33 AM]
Christina Haack Returns in a New Season of Her Hit HGTV Series "Christina on the Coast" Premiering Thursday, June 3, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The new season will follow Christina, a busy mom of three, as her SoCal design business expands with a new team and a booming client list of homeowners seeking renovations that spotlight her sought-after style.

[05/05/21 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Releases First Official Images from "House of the Dragon"
Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," the series, which is set 300 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," tells the story of House Targaryen.

[05/05/21 - 08:00 AM]
"Making the Cut" Reveals Season Two's July 16 Premiere Date and 10 Designers Competing for the Ultimate Grand Prize of $1 Million
The eight-episode fashion competition series, which brings together a diverse group of 10 visionary designers and entrepreneurs, will drop two new episodes each week, culminating in a grand finale with an epic runway show on August 6.

[05/05/21 - 07:55 AM]
Atlanta's Hottest Dancers Are Ready to Cash in and Secure the Bag This Summer on Season Two of "Beyond the Pole" Premiering Thursday, June 3 at 10 PM ET on WE tv
Friendships are tested, finances are strapped, but through the turmoil, laughter and tears, these ladies are the ultimate survivors and their stories prove there is never a dull moment in the hustle.

[05/05/21 - 07:00 AM]
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Launches Telemundo Streaming Studios - First-Ever Studio Exclusively Dedicated to Meet the Growing Demand of Latino Streaming Audiences
Based out of Miami, Telemundo Streaming Studios will be housed under award-winning production powerhouse Telemundo Global Studios, led by its President Marcos Santana.

[05/04/21 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 4
Updates include: Netflix cancels "The Irregulars"; two original "The Flash" cast members to exit as regulars; and Harold Perrineau to star in Epix's "From."

[05/04/21 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens" - Official Teaser - Netflix
After his father's passing, a teenager sets out for New York in search of his estranged mother and soon finds love and connection in unexpected places.

[05/04/21 - 11:15 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer for Season 4 of the Max Original "Gomorrah," Premiering May 20
The critically-acclaimed third season debuted exclusively on HBO Max this January.

[05/04/21 - 10:59 AM]
HBO's New Half-Hour Late Night Talk Series "Pause with Sam Jay" Debuts May 21
Created by Sam Jay and Prentice Penny, the series features a new take on the late-night talk show format and uses a fresh lens to plunge into the cultural issues that divide us.

[05/04/21 - 10:22 AM]
There Are More Mysteries to Solve Out There Under the "Big Sky" with Season 2
ABC took to social media with the news the series will return for a second season.

[05/04/21 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Hulu Original Film "Plan B" Trailer and Key Art Debut
Directed by Natalie Morales in her directorial debut, follow Sunny and Lupe on their hilarious quest.

[05/04/21 - 10:02 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "9-1-1" Tops Charts for FOX
The network leads the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/04/21 - 09:49 AM]
Will Smith Project Headlines New YouTube Originals Programming Slate - Announced Today at 10th Annual NewFronts
This new six-part fitness unscripted series from Westbrook Media and YouTube Originals is the story of Will Smith, looking up one day to find himself in middle age, rebuilding his body into the best shape of his life and getting his groove back along the way.

[05/04/21 - 09:33 AM]
Cue the Nostalgia: Every Episode of "Friday Night Lights" Is Now Available to Stream for Free on Tubi
The news is timed with the series' 15th anniversary.

[05/04/21 - 09:32 AM]
Apple TV+ Orders Powerful Documentary Series "Big Man on Campus" About Basketball Sensation Makur Maker
The documentary series will tell the coming-of-age story of basketball phenom Makur Maker as he navigates the highs and lows of his freshman year college experience against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter movement and the global pandemic.

[05/04/21 - 09:17 AM]
EPIX(R) Greenlights Drama Series "Billy the Kid" - Written and Executive Produced by Michael Hirst
The eight-episode, one-hour season will commence production this June in Calgary, AB, with an eye towards a 2022 premiere on EPIX.

[05/04/21 - 09:00 AM]
TLC's Hit Series "sMothered" Returns with an All New Season and a New Night, Beginning Monday, May 31 at 9PM ET/PT
If you thought you'd seen it all last season, wait until you meet our new pairs who share underwear and exchange Brazilian waxes.

[05/04/21 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.

[05/04/21 - 08:04 AM]
"Curb Appeal Xtreme" Starring John Gidding, Jamie Durie and Newcomer Rachel Taylor Gets Production Greenlight
The six hour-long episodes will follow the talented trio as they dramatically overhaul the front and backyards of homes in Nashville, Tennessee.

[05/04/21 - 07:50 AM]
NBC Sports Delivers 14.5 Million Viewers for Kentucky Derby, As the "Run for the Roses" Returns to Its Traditional First Saturday in May Date
Viewership peaked at 15.7 million viewers from 6:45-7 p.m. ET on NBC as Medina Spirit mounted a wire-to-wire victory and trainer Bob Baffert won the event for a record seventh time.

[05/04/21 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "The Last Letter from Your Lover" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The forbidden love affair between a 1960s couple (Shailene Woodley and Callum Turner) is uncovered by an ambitious present-day journalist (Felicity Jones) after she finds a trove of secret love letters.

[05/03/21 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 3
Updates include: Paul Guilfoyle to return for "CSI: Vegas" at CBS; Luke Evans cast in Apple's "Echo 3"; and "The Last Policeman" nears pilot order at FOX.

[05/03/21 - 08:00 PM]
"Conan" on TBS Set to End on June 24
Post June, O'Brien will turn his focus to his deal with WarnerMedia and development on his new show for HBO Max, which will be a departure from his current traditional talk-show format.

[05/03/21 - 05:03 PM]
NBC Gives Pilot Production Order to "Night Court" Starring Melissa Rauch & John Larroquette
The project, from writer Dan Rubin, is based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege.

[05/03/21 - 03:32 PM]
HBO Max Orders "Love and Death" - Elizabeth Olsen to Star in Limited Series Written by David E. Kelley and Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter
Two church going couples, enjoying small town family life in Texas, until somebody picks up an axe.

[05/03/21 - 02:33 PM]
FX's "Mayans M.C." Gets Fourth Season Pickup
"Elgin James, his creative collaborators, this incredible cast and crew delivered on another epic season of 'Mayans M.C.,'" said Nick Grad.

[05/03/21 - 02:03 PM]
Jessica Williams and Chris "Comedian CP" Powell Join William Jackson Harper to Star in Max Original "Love Life" Season Two
Season one's Anna Kendrick (who also executive produces), Zoë Chao, Peter Vack and Nick Thune will appear in season two.

[05/03/21 - 01:30 PM]
IMDb TV Expands Original Programming with "Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary," "Bug Out" and a New Project with Interior Designer Jeff Lewis
"These projects mark an impressive and exciting growth moment for IMDb TV. The caliber of talent and the variety of content is a brand hallmark for us as we look to diversify the entertaining and broadly appealing offerings available on the service," said Lauren Anderson and Ryan Pirozzi.

[05/03/21 - 01:10 PM]
ABC Orders Fifth Season of "The Good Doctor"
The Alphabet confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[05/03/21 - 12:59 PM]
IMDb TV Greenlights Original Series "High School" Based on the New York Times Bestselling Memoir by Grammy-Nominated Platinum Recording Artists Tegan and Sara
Told through a backdrop of 90s grunge and rave culture, the series weaves between parallel and discordant memories of twin sisters growing up down the hall from one another.

[05/03/21 - 12:01 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Closes Out Its 46th Season with Three New Shows in May
Keegan-Michael Key (May 15) and Anya Taylor-Joy (May 22) will follow the previously announced Elon Musk (May 8).

[05/03/21 - 11:02 AM]
Dick Wolf Extends TV's Most Successful Brand with "Law & Order: For the Defense"
The series will put the lawyers under the microscope, along with the criminal justice system with every week delivering the promise of a contemporary morality tale.

[05/03/21 - 10:59 AM]
The Heist Continues as "Leverage: Redemption" Sets July 9 Premiere on IMDb TV
The crime drama will debut with eight new episodes this summer followed by an additional eight episodes in the fall.

[05/03/21 - 10:30 AM]
The CW Network Renews "Kung Fu" and "DC's Stargirl" for the 2021-2022 Season
"We are beyond proud to continue to share the stories of Nicky Shen and Courtney Whitmore, two strong, powerful young women at the center of this new generation of hit shows for The CW in 'Kung Fu' and 'DC's Stargirl,'" said Mark Pedowitz.

[05/03/21 - 10:30 AM]
ABC News Enters the Ring with Special Four-Hour Documentary Series "Mike Tyson: The Knockout," Detailing the Life of the Boxing Legend
The four-hour documentary series will put viewers ringside for a main event that will chronicle the former champion's climb, crash and comeback, from his difficult childhood to becoming undisputed world champion to his 1992 rape conviction and his personal struggles.

[05/03/21 - 10:12 AM]
Apple Original Comedy "Mr. Corman," Created by, Directed by and Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, to Make Global Debut Friday, Aug. 6 on Apple TV+
The series will debut with the first three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

[05/03/21 - 10:03 AM]
Historic Exclusive "Thursday Night Football" Deal Between Prime Video and the NFL Now Set to Begin a Year Early in 2022
This is a year earlier than previously announced, with all games set to air on Prime Video as part of a Prime membership.

[05/03/21 - 10:01 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Total Viewers with "60 Minutes"
The Eye leads the night overall, shares the demo crown with ABC.

[05/03/21 - 10:00 AM]
TBS' "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" to Air Special on Wednesday, May 12 About Gun Reform
"The fact that 316 people are victims of gun violence in the United States every single day makes me want to Zoom call every politician in this country and just scream at them," says Bee.

[05/03/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Mid-Season Supertease Available Now!
The series finale will air Thursday, June 10 at 8:00/7:00c.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.