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[05/09/21 - 07:06 PM]
"When Calls the Heart" to Return for Ninth Season on Hallmark Channel
The news was timed with tonight's season finale on the cable network.

[05/09/21 - 10:13 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Both Viewers, Demos
"Dateline" puts the network in front in said categories.

[05/08/21 - 10:04 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "WWE SmackDown" Leads Adults 18-49 for FOX
The network takes the demo crown while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster overall.

[05/07/21 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 7
Updates include: FOX passes on two remaining drama pilots; Amazon's "Absentia" calls it quits; and Bravo cancels "Don't Be Tardy" after eight seasons.

[05/07/21 - 03:39 PM]
First Look: Hulu's "Pam & Tommy"
Get a first look at Lily James and Sebastian Stan's amazing transformation as Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee for Hulu's upcoming limited series.

[05/07/21 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Orders Country Music Drama "Monarch" to Series
The series, 100% owned by FOX Entertainment, will feature original music and covers.

[05/07/21 - 01:31 PM]
All-New Animal Planet Series "Louisiana Law" Premieres Sunday, May 9 at 9PM ET/PT
The series follows the men and women of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as they patrol one of the most geographically diverse states in the U.S., with a jurisdiction that ranges from 200 miles out into the Gulf of Mexico up to the border of Arkansas.

[05/07/21 - 12:02 PM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Lavell Crawford: The Comedy Vaccine"
In the hour-long special filmed at the Tempe Improv in Arizona, Crawford reflects back on a tumultuous year of living through a global pandemic with an added punchline.

[05/07/21 - 11:37 AM]
OWN to Air First-Ever Father's Day Special "Honoring Our Kings: OWN Celebrates Black Fatherhood" Hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Sterling K. Brown
The two-hour OWN Spotlight features conversations with everyday dads, special messages from celebrity fathers and musical performances to celebrate Black fathers everywhere.

[05/07/21 - 11:30 AM]
HGTV's Newest Hit "Home Town Takeover" Debuts at Number One in Sunday 8P Timeslot Among All Cable
"Home Town Takeover" is currently the most-watched series on HGTV GO since its debut on May 2.

[05/07/21 - 10:05 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Grey's Anatomy" Lifts ABC to Demo Victory
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[05/07/21 - 10:04 AM]
Video: EPIX Debuts Full Length Trailer for Season Two of "War of the Worlds" Premiering June 6th, 2021
Set in France and the UK, the critically-acclaimed, modern-day retelling of H.G. Wells' classic novel has an ensemble cast, including Gabriel Byrne and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

[05/07/21 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Orders "The Cleaning Lady" to Series
Elodie Yung stars in the darkly aspirational character drama, based upon the original Argentine series.

[05/07/21 - 09:27 AM]
New Vice Series "The Source" Premieres on Sunday, May 23 at 9am
The six-episode series peels back the layers of the world's biggest headlines to uncover where the story began.

[05/07/21 - 09:22 AM]
"Muppets Haunted Mansion" Halloween Special Premieres This Fall on Disney+
The brand-new special will feature a star-studded Muppets cast, celebrity cameos, all-new music and spooky fun for families to enjoy together.

[05/07/21 - 09:21 AM]
Discovery and Georgia Aquarium Enter Into All-New Multi-Platform Content Partnership to Document Animal Experiences and Global Conservation Efforts
The content created by the all-new partnership will include milestone moments with animals, featuring celebrations of the birth of animals; day to day activities at the aquarium; and expert-led analysis of animal stories in the news.

[05/07/21 - 09:19 AM]
DJ Snoopadelic and "Bling Empire's" Kim Lee Set to DJ the 2021 "MTV Movie & TV Awards"
MTV also announced two all-new social categories: "Best Music Documentary" and "Best Musical Moment."

[05/07/21 - 09:00 AM]
Peacock Original, "Intergalactic," Will Premiere on Thursday, May 13
The eight-part series stars Eleanor Tomlinson, Parminder Nagra, Sharon Duncan-Brewster and Craig Parkinson, Thomas Turgoose, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Natasha O'Keeffe, Oliver Coopersmith, Imogen Daines and new comer Diany Samba-Bandza.

[05/07/21 - 08:42 AM]
"Dirty Lines": A Dutch Netflix Original Series Starts Production in Amsterdam
The series is made in collaboration with Fiction Valley and inspired by Fred Saueressig's book "06-Cowboys" about the rise of the telephone sex lines in the late 1980s.

[05/07/21 - 08:38 AM]
Hidden Sites with a Haunted Past: "Mysteries of the Abandoned" Returns for an All New Season May 20 on Science Channel and discovery+
Throughout this season, viewers will travel across the globe to uncover the mysteries behind these massive structures and abandoned sites on the brink of collapse.

[05/07/21 - 07:16 AM]
Lifetime Honors and Thanks Moms with Mother's Day Initiative and PSA Featuring the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden
Additionally, as part of the network's celebration of mothers, the social media initiative #ThatsWhatMomsDo will encourage others to share amazing photos and stories about their moms and give thanks for all they do.

[05/07/21 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "The Neighbor" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Just when Javi thinks he's conquered being Earth's superhero, challenges arise from an unlikely competitor... and some extraterrestrial visitors.

[05/07/21 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Xtreme" - Official Teaser - Netflix
In this fast-paced and action-packed thriller, a retired hitman - along with his sister and a troubled teen - takes revenge on his lethal stepbrother.

[05/07/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Dancing Queens" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A dancer who gets a job cleaning at a struggling drag club dreams of being in the show, and her talent catches an ambitious choreographer's eye.

[05/06/21 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 6
Updates include: NBC's "A Little Late with Lilly Singh" to sign off on June 3; Colton Ryan boards Hulu's "The Girl from Plainville"; and longtime "Grey's Anatomy" cast member to exit.

[05/06/21 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Creator's File: GOLD" - Trailer - Netflix
Comedian Ryuji Akiyama satirizes top "creators" in Japan with a deadpan, unerring eye for humor, with help from some surprising celebrity guest stars.

[05/06/21 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Mad for Each Other" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Bothered to realize they are next-door neighbors and share a psychiatrist, a man and a woman find it's impossible to stay out of each other's way.

[05/06/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a dark power enshrouds the Earth after a total solar eclipse, the scattered Sailor Guardians must reunite to bring light back into the world.

[05/06/21 - 12:28 PM]
Extreme Weight Loss Transformation Series "Too Large" Debuts June 2 on discovery+ with New Episodes Dropping Weekly on Wednesdays
Seven desperate hopefuls each weighing between 400-lbs and 800-lbs seek the help of renowned bariatric surgeon Dr. Charles Procter, as they attempt to lose weight and change their lives forever.

[05/06/21 - 12:01 PM]
Academy Award-Nominated Actor and Screenwriter and Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen to Receive the "Comedic Genius Award" at the 2021 "MTV Movie & TV Awards"
Baron Cohen will become only the fourth recipient of the highly-coveted award, which honors an actor who has made incomparable contributions to the world of comedy, providing a major influence through their work and transforming the genre at-large.

[05/06/21 - 11:05 AM]
A&E Network's Canine Competition Series "America's Top Dog" Returns for Two New Back-to-Back Seasons Premiering Tuesday, June 29 at 8PM ET/PT
Plus: new series "An Animal Saved My Life" premieres with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, July 6 at 9pm ET/PT.

[05/06/21 - 11:01 AM]
Let The Brawl Begin as Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson Heat Up the Grills on New Season of "BBQ Brawl"
The brawl is back as culinary icons and acclaimed Food Network hosts Bobby Flay and Michael Symon face-off for a rematch on a new season.

[05/06/21 - 11:00 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Chicago" Dramas Pull NBC in Front
The network takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49 last night.

[05/06/21 - 10:30 AM]
NBC Makes a Splash with the New Competition Gameshow "Ultimate Slip 'N Slide" Based on the Classic Summertime Staple
A fresh take on Wham-O's iconic 1960s outdoor game, this wet-and-wild new series takes the spirit of the classic backyard slide and transforms it into a real-life water park full of gigantic slippery rides with the chance to take home a big cash prize.

[05/06/21 - 10:05 AM]
Science Channel Explores the "Secrets of the Lost Ark"
The first episode takes viewers to Jerusalem, believed to be the traditional home of the Ark of the Covenant.

[05/06/21 - 10:01 AM]
ABC Announces the Cast of "The Ultimate Surfer" and Debuts Key Art
Former NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer is set to host the surf competition series with sports anchor Erin Coscarelli and the iconic voice of professional surfing Joe Turpel to serve as commentators.

[05/06/21 - 09:47 AM]
Selena Gomez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Addison Rae, Ashley Graham, Jen Atkin, NikkieTutorials, Shalom Blac, Desi Perkins, Violet Chachki, Hung Vanngo and More Added to "YouTube Beauty Festival" Lineup
Hosted by YouTube's Head of Fashion and Beauty, Derek Blasberg, the summit-style line up celebrates a diverse mix of professional perspectives who will enlighten viewers on a variety of industry-specific subjects.

[05/06/21 - 09:07 AM]
Mark Millar on "Jupiter's Legacy" and What's Next from Millarworld
"The Magic Order," "American Jesus" and "Super Crooks" are among the featured projects.

[05/06/21 - 09:01 AM]
The History(R) Channel's Hit Survival Series "Alone" Returns for Season Eight on Thursday June 3 at 9:30PM ET/PT
This season, ten contestants fight to survive in the Canadian wilderness on the shores of Chilko Lake, British Columbia - a location with one of the densest grizzly bear populations on earth.

[05/06/21 - 09:00 AM]
"Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In" Documentary to Make Exclusive U.S. Premiere on Paramount+
The film examines the most important moments in the life of soccer legend and iconic Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson both in and out of the game.

[05/06/21 - 09:00 AM]
Apple Orders "Hello Tomorrow!" Starring Emmy Award Winner Billy Crudup
Set in a retro-future world, "Hello Tomorrow!" centers around a group of traveling salesmen hawking lunar timeshares.

[05/06/21 - 08:35 AM]
Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin Return to HGTV in New Eight-Episode Series "Two Steps Home" Premiering Wednesday, June 16, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The eight-episode series will spotlight Jon Pierre, a real estate agent, and Mary, a designer - who are also busy parents of two - as they help their Houston-area clients sell, buy and renovate to create their ideal home.

[05/06/21 - 08:08 AM]
Disney+ to Debut New Original Series "Turning the Tables With Robin Roberts," on Friday, July 30
LeBron James will serve as an executive producer on the series with his media conglomerate, The SpringHill Company.

[05/06/21 - 07:11 AM]
Free Streaming Service Crackle Premieres Season Two of Ashton Kutcher Executive Produced Series "Going from Broke" on May 20
Executive produced by Ashton Kutcher and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. the six-episode season is hosted by Chegg CEO Dan Rosensweig and entrepreneur and financial expert Tonya Rapley.

[05/06/21 - 07:01 AM]
"Sanditon" Renewed for Seasons 2 and 3
The new seasons of Sanditon have been acquired by ITV, which originally launched the first series in 2019, and will air on the channel following the premiere window on BritBox UK.

[05/06/21 - 06:43 AM]
Groundbreaking Director George A. Romero's "Lost" Film The Amusement Park to Headline Shudder's Summer Slate Featuring Twelve Films in Twelve Weeks
"Shudder's 'Summer of Chills' offers something for everyone with a fantastic line-up of new premieres every week, on top of the best library of curated streaming horror films anywhere," said Craig Engler.

[05/06/21 - 06:14 AM]
FOX NFL and College Football Personalities Headline Broadcast Team for The Spring League on FOX
FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt, FOX NFL and college football analyst Brock Huard, FOX college football analysts Mark Helfrich and Petros Papadakis, and quarterback coach Jordan Palmer serve as TSL game analysts.

[05/06/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Stranger Things 4" - Eleven, Are You Listening? - Netflix
The streaming services drops the first tease for the upcoming season.

[05/06/21 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In" - Official Trailer
The film comes to Amazon Prime in the UK & Ireland on May 29.

[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."







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[03/11/26 - 01:44 PM]
Academy Award Winner Tommy Lee Jones Joins Season Two Cast of "The Lowdown" Coming to FX and Hulu
Jones joins previously announced Betty Gilpin in the next season, which begins production this spring in Tulsa.

[03/11/26 - 01:22 PM]
Lifetime Announces Two New "Ripped from the Headlines" Films for Spring
Nancy Travis and Stana Katic are among the featured talent.

[03/11/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Entertainment Studios Signs Development Commitment with Frankie Quinones for New Comedy Series
QuiƱones is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and actor known for his viral character, "Creeper" and for starring in the Hulu comedy series "This Fool."

[03/11/26 - 11:30 AM]
ESPN Delivers Most-Watched Women's College Basketball Regular Season Since 2008-09
ESPN networks were home to six of the top 10 women's college basketball regular season games across all networks this season and 29 of the top 30 on cable.

[03/11/26 - 11:01 AM]
98th Oscars Rounds Out Show Presenters
Rose Byrne, Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Delroy Lindo, Ewan McGregor, Wagner Moura, Pedro Pascal, Bill Pullman, Lewis Pullman, Channing Tatum and Sigourney Weaver are all on tap.

[03/11/26 - 10:05 AM]
Josh Gates Returns with an All-New Season of "Expedition Files," Revealing Striking New Revelations Behind History's Biggest Mysteries
The series is returning with a brand-new season on Wednesday, April 1 at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel.

[03/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Color Theories by Julio Torres" Debuts March 27
In his second HBO comedy special, Peabody-winner Julio Torres presents a helpful guide to understanding the world through his playful interpretations of colors.

[03/11/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: MLB Opening Night: Yankees vs. Giants - Official Trailer - Netflix
The 2026 Major League Baseball season leads off on Netflix, with Yankees vs. Giants in a star-studded opener live at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

[03/11/26 - 09:01 AM]
Date & Cast Announcement: Hulu's "Love Overboard"
Produced by Alex Cooper's Unwell Productions and Jeff Jenkins Productions, "Love Overboard" premieres Thursday, March 26 with all nine episodes on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[03/11/26 - 09:01 AM]
Nikki Glaser Returns to Host "The 84th Annual Golden Globes" Airing Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 on CBS and Paramount+
Glaser said, "I'm thrilled to host the Golden Globes for a third time, not only because it's the greatest gig I've ever had, but because my sister has three kids and now we will be equal in the eyes of my parents and the Lord."

[03/11/26 - 07:04 AM]
"#SKYKING," the Gripping New Documentary Set to Make Its World Premiere at SXSW 2026, Premieres on Hulu April 14
The feature-length documentary tells the story of Richard "Beebo" Russell, who captured the world's attention when he stole a commercial plane and took off on a flight that would come to embody the dreams and despair of the American working class, while offering a look at the US mental health crisis.

[03/11/26 - 07:02 AM]
New Episodes of "Rick and Morty" Premiere May 24 on Adult Swim
Get ready to portal-jump back into the multiverse - Adult Swim's #1 series returns with a season that's bigger, bolder, and more ambitious than ever.

[03/11/26 - 07:01 AM]
"Friday Night Baseball" Returns to Apple TV on March 27 for Its Fifth Season
Highlights include the storied New York Subway Series matchup between the Yankees and Mets, plus multiple appearances by reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

[03/11/26 - 06:47 AM]
Matt Vasgersian Joins NBC Sports as a Play-by-Play Voice for "MLB Sunday Leadoff" on Peacock and NBCSN
Vasgersian, who spent the last five years as a Los Angeles Angels TV play-by-play voice, will continue his role at MLB Network, a position he has held since its inception in 2009.

[03/11/26 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "The Hawk" - Lonnie Hawkins Character Reveal - Netflix
One of the greatest names in golf history (that you're somehow only just hearing about), American hero Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins is Will Ferrell's newest original character.