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[05/10/21 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 10
Updates include: FOX nixes "Prodigal Son" after two seasons; ALLBLK renews scripted trio; and Jamie Bell boards Apple's "Shining Girls."

[05/10/21 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Roh" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a strange girl visits a vulnerable mother and her two children, the forest comes alive with terrors in this indie horror arthouse film.

[05/10/21 - 06:46 PM]
2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin on NBC in Primetime This Saturday, May 15
The complete 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round schedule, as well as NBC Sports' comprehensive coverage schedule across the networks of NBCUniversal, will be announced in the coming days.

[05/10/21 - 04:33 PM]
NBC Gives Pilot Order to Drama "Dangerous Moms" Based on Spanish Series
The project is billed as a surprising off-center dark dramedy about four diverse mothers who accidentally kill the queen bee of their school's PTA during the demonstration of a new high-end food processor.

[05/10/21 - 02:46 PM]
FX and Hulu Set the Next Installment of The New York Times Presents "Who Gets to Be an Influencer?"
The latest installment chronicles the rise of Collab Crib, one of the first mainstream Black creator mansion, exclusively documenting their whirlwind drive to achieve social media stardom in 90 days.

[05/10/21 - 02:30 PM]
ABC News Live Presents Documentary Special "Tulsa's Buried Truth" Ahead of the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre
"Tulsa's Buried Truth" premieres on Tuesday, May 18 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC News Live and will be available on demand on Hulu.

[05/10/21 - 02:01 PM]
Video: Disney+ Releases New Featurette, "Embrace Yourself," For Season One of Disney's Inaugural "Launchpad" Collection of Short Films
All six short films will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning May 28.

[05/10/21 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Picks Up Single-Camera Comedy "Pivoting" to Series
Eliza Coupe, Ginnifer Goodwin and Maggie Q star in the project, from writer Liz Astrof and director Tristram Shapeero.

[05/10/21 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Madagascar A Little Wild" - Season 3 Trailer
Join the zoo crew in all new episodes coming to Peacock on May 27.

[05/10/21 - 12:04 PM]
E! Names Laverne Cox Host of Network's Signature Red Carpet Franchise "Live from E!" Beginning January 2022
Additionally, she will host a series of celebrity-based interview specials spotlighting trendsetters, tastemakers and those making an impact in the Hollywood community and airing throughout next year.

[05/10/21 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Renews Television's #1 New Comedy, "Call Me Kat," Starring Mayim Bialik, for a Second Season
"We are excited to renew 'Call Me Kat' and have Mayim, Cheyenne, Swoosie, Leslie, Kyla and Julian return for their second season. Together, they share a winning chemistry that we, and viewers, adore," said Michael Thorn.

[05/10/21 - 11:47 AM]
VH1's Hit Series "Cartel Crew" Season 3 Premiering on Monday, June 7th at 9p ET/PT
After a year-and-a-half hiatus, the members of Cartel Crew are back on Monday nights and committing to "family over everything" as they navigate life after cartel.

[05/10/21 - 11:01 AM]
Freeform's Summer Slate Sizzles with Returning Favorites
"Motherland: Fort Salem," "grown-ish" and "Good Trouble" will join the previously announced final season of "The Bold Type."

[05/10/21 - 10:30 AM]
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Station 19" Renewed for the 2021-2022 Season
Executive producer and showrunner Krista Vernoff will continue to helm both series, which stand as two of the network's highest-performing scripted programs.

[05/10/21 - 10:25 AM]
Sarah Shahi, Mike Vogel, Adam Demos, and Margaret Odette Star in "Sex/Life," A Provocative New Look at Female Identity and Desire
In the Netflix series, due on June 25, a woman's daring sexual past collides with her married-with-kids present when the bad-boy ex she can't stop fantasizing about crashes back into her life.

[05/10/21 - 10:18 AM]
HGTV Stars Drew and Jonathan Scott Return in New Episodes of Hit Series "Property Brothers: Forever Home" Wednesday, May 26, at 8 PM ET/PT
The fresh episodes, which also will be available to stream the same day on discovery+, will follow the Brothers as they unlock a home's full potential through renovation and redesign to create the perfect place that families won't want to leave.

[05/10/21 - 10:13 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films Partners with Acclaimed Director Dawn Porter in Search of Justice and Peace 100 Years After the Tulsa Massacre in New Feature Documentary "Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer"
The film will premiere on National Geographic on Friday, June 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

[05/10/21 - 10:01 AM]
Hulu Scores Untitled Los Angeles Lakers Docuseries from Lakers CEO Jeanie Buss, Haven Entertainment, Los Angeles Media Fund and Director Antoine Fuqua
The series details the past four decades of the Lakers, and contains colorful and emotional new interviews from over 35 people within the organization.

[05/10/21 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Continues to Extend Its Summer 2021 Schedule with Additional Returning Favorites
The revised lineup includes the return of "The Outpost" as well as new dates for "Burden of Truth" and "Coroner."

[05/10/21 - 09:59 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Leads Demo Race; CBS Tops Viewers
"American Idol" takes home top honors among adults 18-49 last night.

[05/10/21 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Love Death + Robots" Volume 2 - Official Red Band Trailer - Netflix
From wild adventures on far-flung planets to unsettling encounters close to home: The Emmy-winning anthology returns with a crop of provocative tales.

[05/10/21 - 09:18 AM]
Peacock Announces Compelling Original Documentaries
Series "Perfect World: The Gamer Murders" and films "Downey Wrote That" and "Diamond Princess" are among the titles.

[05/10/21 - 08:59 AM]
New HBO Limited Series "The White Lotus" from Mike White Debuts July 11
The series follows the vacations of various hotel guests over the span of a week as they relax and rejuvenate in paradise.

[05/10/21 - 08:34 AM]
VH1 Adds New Celebrity True Crime Series, "Infamy: When Fame Turns Deadly" to Its Monday Night Lineup
In the eight episode series, Monica, who knows firsthand what being in the spotlight can bring, explores celebrity cases where notoriety and fame turn fatal.

[05/10/21 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for Anthology Series "Solos"
The anthology series features Academy Award-winning actors Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren, Emmy Award-winning actor Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, and Constance Wu.

[05/10/21 - 07:33 AM]
HGTV Orders 10 New Episodes of "100 Day Dream Home" Starring Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt
"When you see Brian and Mika's expertise and experience in action during their high-adrenaline, time-crunched process to build stunning homes within 100 days, you can't help but be inspired by it," said Jane Latman.

[05/10/21 - 07:11 AM]
Video: "Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet" - Official Trailer - Netflix
David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström examine Earth's biodiversity collapse and how this crisis can still be averted.

[05/10/21 - 07:00 AM]
Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry to Premiere "The Me You Can't See," A Documentary Series Exploring Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being, on May 21 on Apple TV+
"Now more than ever, there is an immediate need to replace the shame surrounding mental health with wisdom, compassion and honesty," said Oprah Winfrey. "Our series aims to spark that global conversation."

[05/10/21 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "Fatherhood" Starring Kevin Hart - Official Trailer - Netflix
A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story.

[05/10/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Ragnarok" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Mythical chaos looms as Magne looks for help in his continuing fight against giant foes and deals with an unmanageable brother with godlike powers.

[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.







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[03/04/26 - 03:01 PM]
FX's "Disinherited" - New Drama from Emmy Award Winner Peter Gould and T-Street Ordered to Series on FX and Hulu
Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen star as a pair of scrappy sisters thrust by an unexpected inheritance into a world of generational wealth and long-buried crimes.

[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.