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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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[03/03/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 23 - "Bridgerton" Season 4 Lives Happily Ever After at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Coming in at No. 2 on the English TV list is Season 3 of "The Night Agent" with 9.9 million views.

[03/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
Here Come the VIPs: Celebrities Are Entering the World of "Squid Game"
With more on the line than ever before, players and celebrity VIPs enter the "Squid Game: The VIP Challenge" for the chance at winning it all.

[03/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
Lacey Chabert and Scott Michael Foster Star in "Paris Is Always a Good Idea" A New, Limited Series Premiering Later This Year Exclusively on Hallmark+
Based on the bestselling romance novel of the same name by Jenn McKinlay, the six-episode limited series is shooting on location in Paris and Spain.

[03/03/26 - 10:42 AM]
"Foul Play with Anthony Davis" Star Studded Lineup Including LeBron James, Jordan Chiles, Tara Lipinski, Howie Mandel, Cooper Flagg, Puka Nacua and More Ignite the Ultimate Prank Wars
Hosted by 10-time NBA All-Star and Washington Wizards' Anthony Davis, the series will premiere on Monday, April 6 following the NCAA Championship Game and will simulcast across TBS,?TNT?and truTV.

[03/03/26 - 10:16 AM]
NBC Renews Innovative Reality Travel Competition Series "Destination X" for Season Two
Produced by Twofour and Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, production on "Destination X" will begin later this year.

[03/03/26 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "Born to Bowl" Debuts March 16
The series takes viewers inside the colorful world of professional bowling, chronicling five stars of the sport - Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte - as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.

[03/03/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Little House on the Prairie" Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere
Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's enduring, almost 100-year-old book series about growing up in the American West in the 1800s, will premiere on July 9, 2026 - and it's already coming back for more.

[03/03/26 - 09:43 AM]
OWN Celebrates Women's History Month with a Special OWN Spotlight Honoring the Life and Legacy of Roberta Flack
"OWN Spotlight: Roberta" airs Thursday, March 12 at 9pm ET/PT on OWN.

[03/03/26 - 09:09 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Multi-Year Extensions with Jimmy Rollins and Jeff Francoeur
MLB Tuesday on TBS will open its 2026 regular season coverage on Tuesday, March 31, with a matchup of baseball's home run leaders from the past two seasons: 2025 Home Run Champion Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners will host 2024 Home Run Champion Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees at 9:30 p.m. ET.

[03/03/26 - 09:06 AM]
Meet Your Max and Chloe in the Upcoming "Life Is Strange" Series on Prime Video
Tatum Grace Hopkins and Maisy Stella have been cast as Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, respectively.

[03/03/26 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel Announces Global Rollout of Landmark Series "World War II with Tom Hanks" Launching This Memorial Day
The landmark 20-episode documentary series reexamines World War II through the lens of a new century, offering a deeply human portrait of how the modern world was forged in the fires of global conflict.

[03/03/26 - 08:54 AM]
Intense, Action-Packed Ukrainian Series "Double Stakes" Makes Exclusive U.S. Debut Thursday, March 19, 2026 on European Streamer Viaplay
Arriving at a cultural moment when American audiences are hungry for authentic stories from Ukraine, this eight-part series blends the moody atmospherics of Nordic Noir with the gritty realism of a modern Ukraine.

[03/03/26 - 08:31 AM]
Roku Adds Apple TV to Premium Subscriptions
Using their Roku account, customers can now subscribe to Apple TV through Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel to access Apple TV's premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, live sports, and kids and family entertainment in one seamless experience.

[03/03/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary traces the life of Lamar Odom, from his rise to NBA fame and marriage to Khloé Kardashian to his near-fatal overdose in a Nevada brothel.

[03/03/26 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Star Designers Team Up with Celebrities for the Ultimate Las Vegas Gamble in a New Season of Blockbuster Hit "Rock the Block"
HGTV's highest-rated series, which attracted over 16.6 million viewers across linear and streaming to its last run, will return for seven fresh episodes hosted by popular carpenter, craftsman and design expert Ty Pennington and take the ultimate gamble on four unexpected duos.