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[05/27/21 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 27
Updates include: NBC cancels "Debris" after one season; Trevante Rhodes is Hulu's "Iron Mike"; and Alana Bright to star in FOX's "Our Kind of People."

[05/27/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Ray" - Official Teaser - Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal, Kay Kay Menon & Harshvarrdhan Kapoor
Some of the best directors come together to create an epic anthology as an ode to one of the greatest storytellers of all time - Satyajit Ray.

[05/27/21 - 03:16 PM]
Video: "September Mornings" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The five, 30-minute episodes tell the journey of Cassandra, who starts to see things get on track in her life.

[05/27/21 - 02:00 PM]
NBC Olympics to Present Record Coverage of U.S. Olympic Team Trials Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
NBC Olympics' 85.25 hours of programming is the most ever for the Team Trials, topping the 76.5 hours of coverage prior to the Rio Olympics in 2016.

[05/27/21 - 01:57 PM]
Peacock Gives Straight-to-Series Order for New Drama "Mrs. Davis," from Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, Produced by Warner Bros. Television
Though plot details are being kept under wraps, the series is an exploration of faith versus technology - an epic battle of biblical and binary proportions.

[05/27/21 - 01:46 PM]
Emmy(R) Winner Kyle Chandler to Star in Showtime(R) Series "Super Pumped"
Chandler will star as Bill Gurley, the plainspoken, brilliant Texan venture capitalist who bets his sterling reputation on Uber's success - and then has to live with the consequences.

[05/27/21 - 01:25 PM]
Mary Carillo, Andrea Joyce & Jimmy Roberts Continue Distinguished Decades-Long Service as Olympic Commentators on Team NBC This Summer in Tokyo
Carillo and Roberts will serve as correspondents in Tokyo, while Joyce serves as a reporter at the gymnastics competition and handles play-by-play for rhythmic gymnastics.

[05/27/21 - 01:13 PM]
Season Six of Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean" Returns for a "Knotty" Summer on Monday, June 28 at 9PM ET/PT
Catch up on the first four seasons of "Below Deck Mediterranean" currently on Peacock with season five being added on June 14.

[05/27/21 - 01:04 PM]
Lifetime Celebrates Pride Month
Encore airings of two powerful original movies are also planned for June - the GLAAD Award nominated "Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story"; and the GLAAD Award winning "Prayers for Bobby," starring Sigourney Weaver, will air this June.

[05/27/21 - 12:19 PM]
Shudder Original Event Series "Slasher: Flesh & Blood," Starring Horror Legend David Cronenberg, to Premiere Thursday, August 12
The series follows a wealthy, dysfunctional family that gathers for a reunion on a secluded island only to learn they'll be pitted against one another in a cruel game of life and death, all while being stalked by a mysterious masked killer.

[05/27/21 - 12:00 PM]
The Broadcast Premiere of Ava DuVernay's Epic Academy Award-Nominated Film "Selma" to Air as the "CBS Sunday Night Movie" June 20
"It's an honor for CBS to present the broadcast debut of Ava DuVernay's powerful, important and celebrated film Selma, which was distributed by our colleagues at Paramount Pictures," said the network's Noriko Kelley.

[05/27/21 - 11:47 AM]
Marvel Studios Confirms Oscar Isaac to Lead "Moon Knight"
The company took to social media with the announcement.

[05/27/21 - 11:35 AM]
Saturdays Start Stronger Than Ever with FOX College Football
The 2021 FOX Sports college football lineup is headlined by some of the sport's most-anticipated non-conference matchups and rivalry showdowns.

[05/27/21 - 11:34 AM]
"Breeders" Renewed for Season Three on FX
The series starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, which recently completed its second season, is set to return next year.

[05/27/21 - 11:32 AM]
ESPN Networks' Dynamic Early Season College Football Schedule: Unrivaled Slate of the Biggest Rivalries, Conference Championship Games and Postseason Action Set for All ESPN Platforms
ESPN will carry approximately 1,000 regular season games across all networks, gearing up for the return of a 40-game Bowl Season schedule that includes the exclusive presentation of the College Football Playoff Semifinals.

[05/27/21 - 11:24 AM]
Award-Winning Eco-Thriller "Chasing the Thunder" Streams on discovery+ June 8 to Mark World Ocean Day
The real-life eco-thriller propels audiences to the edge of a vast frontier to witness an epic 110-day high seas adrenaline chase across three oceans and two seas.

[05/27/21 - 10:30 AM]
Video: First Teaser Promo for "Fantasy Island," Premiering Tuesday, August 10 at 9/8c on FOX
A modern drama series, "Fantasy Island" takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected.

[05/27/21 - 10:17 AM]
discovery+ Announces June Programming Slate
New series include Bryan and Michael Voltaggio in "Battle of the Brothers" and Michelle Buteau in "Weekend Getaway with Michelle Buteau" executive produced by Queen Latifah.

[05/27/21 - 10:01 AM]
MTV News to Premiere "With One Voice: Fighting Hatred Together" That Explores Antisemitism Through the Lives of Four Young Jewish Activists at the Forefront of Fighting Against Hate and Fighting for Equality
Hosted by Laurie Segall for MTV News, the special premieres Monday, May 31 at 10pm ET on MTV, and will be simulcast across MTV2, VH1, and the Smithsonian Channel.

[05/27/21 - 09:15 AM]
365 Days of HBO Max
In the year since rollout, the platform has undergone a remarkable evolution and hit several significant benchmarks, adding 11.1 million HBO/HBO Max subscribers over the past year to surpass 44 million in the US (as of end of Q1).

[05/27/21 - 09:05 AM]
Meet More of the Cast from Netflix Upcoming Series "First Kill"
The latest additions include Elizabeth Mitchell, Will Swenson, Gracie Dzienny and Dylan McNamara.

[05/27/21 - 09:04 AM]
Showtime(R) to Stream Over 50 Hours of LGBTQ+ Programming for Free During Pride Month
Additionally, Showtime and the Human Rights Campaign have announced they will expand their collaboration on "Queer to Stay," an initiative launched last year to support and preserve businesses that serve the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on LGBTQ+ people of color, women and the transgender community.

[05/27/21 - 09:01 AM]
BET Announces Official Nominations for the "BET Awards" 2021
This year's nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports.

[05/27/21 - 09:00 AM]
The Academy and ABC Set March 27, 2022, as New Show Date for 94th Oscars(R)
The show, which will air live on ABC from the Dolby(R) Theatre in Hollywood, was originally scheduled for February 27, 2022.

[05/27/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The House of Flowers, The Movie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The De La Mora siblings concoct a mischievous plan to break into their old family home to retrieve a hidden treasure of significant importance.

[05/27/21 - 08:00 AM]
ABC Is Season's No. 1 Entertainment Net for 2nd Year in a Row in Adults 18-49
During the 2020-2021 season, ABC ranks as the season's No. 1 entertainment network for the 2nd year in a row among Adults 18-49 (0.9/6) excluding sports programming.

[05/27/21 - 07:33 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for "Physical," New Apple Original Series Starring Rose Byrne and Created By Annie Weisman
"Physical" will premiere with the first three episodes on June 18, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

[05/27/21 - 07:17 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Uncovers the Hidden History Behind the World's Most Iconic Cities in "Searching for Secrets"
In this six-part series, we span the globe, visiting the world's most famous cities and unearthing secret histories full of remarkable stories, weird characters, and surprising anecdotes.

[05/27/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" Season 4 - Terry Silver Returns - Netflix
Have patience. He's just getting everything rolling. Terry Silver returns to the dojo for "Cobra Kai IV."

[05/27/21 - 06:47 AM]
"Shark Week" Swims Off July 11 on Discovery with Most Hours of Shark Programming Ever
In addition, celebrities including William Shatner, Tiffany Haddish, Brad Paisley, the cast of Jackass and many others will be diving into the water for extraordinary shark adventures.

[05/27/21 - 06:15 AM]
Redbox Expands Redbox Free Live TV with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Crackle Content
Free Live TV is available on Redbox.com, Roku, iOS and Android devices; Apple TV, Android TV, Vizio Smart TVs, LG TVs, Xbox One, and Chromecast.

[05/27/21 - 06:01 AM]
Roku Inks First Ever Pay-One Window Rights Deal with Saban Films
Saban's first film to premiere on The Roku Channel will be "Echo Boomers" starring two-time Academy Award(R) nominee Michael Shannon and Patrick Schwarzenegger on June 15.

[05/27/21 - 05:24 AM]
Video: "Jungle Cruise" - Official Trailer 2
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in the film, due in theaters or on Disney+ with Premier Access July 30.

[05/26/21 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 26
Updates include: Michiel Huisman cast in Apple's "Echo 3"; Christopher McDonald latest cast in "Secret Invasion" at Disney+; and Parker Posey tapped for HBO Max's "The Staircase."

[05/26/21 - 05:31 PM]
Video: "Around Town" Teaser - "Dexter" - Showtime
Nice to meet you, Jim Lindsay. America's favorite serial killer Dexter Morgan is back in a new 10-episode limited series coming this fall.

[05/26/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "So Not Worth It" - Official Teaser - Netflix
New friends, new loves and new experiences mix together inside a colorful college dormitory in Korea that's home to students from around the world.

[05/26/21 - 01:40 PM]
Music to Fans' Ears: "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" Binge Fest
All 25 episodes of the critically acclaimed series will air on E! back-to-back, beginning with the pilot episode on Sunday, May 30 at 9 a.m. ET/PT.

[05/26/21 - 01:06 PM]
Video: "Firefly Lane" - Season 2 Announcement - Netflix
Watch stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke answer some burning questions about the series, and make an exciting announcement.

[05/26/21 - 12:31 PM]
Chris Noth to Reprise Role of Mr. Big in Max Original "And Just Like That..." from Executive Producer Michael Patrick King
Said King: "How could we ever do a new chapter of the 'Sex and the City' story without our Mr. Big?"

[05/26/21 - 12:16 PM]
Video: "Leverage: Redemption" - Official Trailer - IMDb TV - Coming July 9
In this new iteration and new world, the "Leverage" crew have watched as the rich and powerful continue to take what they want without consequence.

[05/26/21 - 12:06 PM]
NBC Is the Official Home for the Summer Games with Four New Series, Three Returning Favorites and an Hourlong Olympic-Themed Special
New additions include "Family Game Fight!" hosted by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard on Wednesday, August 11.

[05/26/21 - 11:30 AM]
Food Network Picks Up "Chef Boot Camp" Starring Breakout Talent Cliff Crooks for Second Season
Production on the eight-episode second season will begin this summer.

[05/26/21 - 11:17 AM]
Oprah Winfrey Network's "Put a Ring on It" Returns Friday, June 25th
The highly anticipated unscripted relationship series follows three couples as they navigate their way to the altar with the help of master relationship coach Dr. Nicole LaBeach.

[05/26/21 - 11:03 AM]
CBS Sports' 2021 College Football Broadcast Schedule and Windows Announced, Highlighted By "SEC on CBS"
Coverage will be available to viewers across the country on the CBS Television Network and will stream live on Paramount+.

[05/26/21 - 11:01 AM]
2021 "CMT Music Awards" Adds More Powerhouse Performances to Its Star-Packed Roster
This year's 2021 "CMT Music Awards" will spotlight music's biggest hitmakers and all-star nominees alongside the next generation of country superstars for even more first-time performances and never-before-seen crossover collaborations.

[05/26/21 - 10:45 AM]
discovery+ Greenlights Competition Series "Meet Your Makers Showdown" with Superstar Cast Including Chrissy Metz and LeAnn Rimes
In each of the six hour-long episodes, four of the world's best artisans will complete two challenges that test their ingenious creativity, unique skills and passion for their craft.

[05/26/21 - 10:33 AM]
"The Kelly Clarkson Show" to Headline Daytime TV
It airs in 100% of the country across 200 stations and is positioned to headline daytime in leading time periods by Fall 2022.

[05/26/21 - 10:15 AM]
"Infinite," Starring Mark Wahlberg, to Premiere June 10 on Paramount+
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Jason Mantzoukas, Rupert Friend, Liz Carr, with Toby Jones and Dylan O'Brien also star in the film, from Antoine Fuqua.

[05/26/21 - 10:04 AM]
Showtime(R) Sets All-Star Announce Team for Mayweather vs. Paul Showtime PPV(R) Event on Sunday, June 6
In advance of the event, the network will premiere an immersive 30-minute special titled "Inside Mayweather vs. Paul" on Saturday, May 29 at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT.

[05/26/21 - 10:03 AM]
HBO Max's "Genera+ion" Returns June 17
The series continues with two episodes on June 24, two episodes on July 1 and one episode on July 8.







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[05/17/24 - 10:31 AM]
FOX Entertainment Global Acquires International Distribution Rights to All-New Docu-Soap "Billion Dollar Playground"
FEG will distribute eight one-hour episodes of the program to networks and platforms outside of Australia.

[05/17/24 - 10:05 AM]
Bazinga! Televisions #1 Comedy for Five Consecutive Years "Young Sheldon" Series Finale Is Most Watched Episode in Four Seasons
The series finale (8:30pm) was the #1 show of the night with 8.95 million viewers.

[05/17/24 - 10:01 AM]
Emmy-Nominated Series "Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter" Reveals Full All-Star Lineup
Hosted Yvonne Orji, the five episodes feature themed episodes for Comedy Actress, Drama Actor and Comedy Actor, for which guests were previously announced, as well as newly announced panels for Drama Actress and Stand-Up.

[05/17/24 - 09:13 AM]
Husband and Wife Team Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen to Host "Dinner and a Movie," Returning with New Episodes Every Saturday Beginning June 1 on TBS
Featuring new episodes every Saturday, the longtime off-screen couple will co-host "Dinner and a Movie" beginning June 1 at 8pm ET/PT with the DC blockbuster "Aquaman" starring Jason Momoa.

[05/17/24 - 08:01 AM]
First Look & Date Announcement: Onyx Collective's "Reasonable Doubt"
Jax Stewart makes her highly anticipated return on August 22 with two episodes.

[05/17/24 - 03:18 AM]
"Maxton Hall - The World Between Us" Is Being Renewed for a Second Season on Prime Video Following Global Success
The second season of the series has been confirmed, with Damian Hardung and Harriet Herbig-Matten returning in the lead roles as James and Ruby.

[05/16/24 - 02:39 PM]
ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One" Schedule Update: First Place Philadelphia Phillies to Host St. Louis Cardinals on June 2
On June 2, the first place Philadelphia Phillies and Bryce Harper will host the St. Louis Cardinals and Nolan Arenado at 7 p.m. ET.

[05/16/24 - 12:48 PM]
Lifetime's "Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits" All-New Specials Beginning in June
Starting June 3, Lifetime will premiere the first of four "Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits" specials from Magilla Entertainment.

[05/16/24 - 12:35 PM]
Bang! ESPN Platforms to Exclusively Televise 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Presented by AT&T: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks/Indiana Pacers Winner
A pair of Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame broadcasters - play-by-play voice Mike Breen and analyst Doris Burke - team up with analyst JJ Redick and reporter Lisa Salters to call the series.

[05/16/24 - 12:33 PM]
FX, Hulu and the James Clavell Estate Are Working to Create More Seasons of the Critically Acclaimed Global Hit "Shogun"
The show's key creative partners including Co-Creators, Executive Producers and Writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, Executive Producer Michaela Clavell, and series star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada are on board for the development.

[05/16/24 - 11:01 AM]
"The Mole" Season 2 - New Host & Release Date Announcement
Ari Shapiro will host the new three-week event beginning June 28.

[05/16/24 - 10:04 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Full Trailer and Official Key Art for Upcoming Season of "Criminal Minds: Evolution"!
Produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios, the 10-episode new season will premiere on Thursday, June 6, exclusively on Paramount+.

[05/16/24 - 10:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Studios Greenlights All-New Thundermans Spinoff Series, Following the Success of Feature-Length Movie "The Thundermans Return"
The spinoff series will follow Phoebe and Max, who are sent undercover to handle a new threat in the seaside town of Secret Shores and bring Chloe along to develop her superhero talent.

[05/16/24 - 10:01 AM]
AMC Networks' June Highlights Include "Orphan Black: Echoes," "Domino Day," "My Life is Murder" and "Snowpiercer" Binge
AMC+ continues film premieres every week including sharks on a plane thriller "No Way Up," starring Colm Meaney, Shudder's Korean supernatural horror film "Exhuma" and period psychological thriller "The Devil's Bath."

[05/16/24 - 09:15 AM]
ABC News Announces Documentary "PRINT IT BLACK" on Local Newspaper's Response to Robb Elementary Shooting to Premiere Friday, May 24, on ABC News Live and Hulu
The premiere follows the film's world premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature.