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[03/13/23 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 13
Updates include: Oscar Isaac to star in Amazon's "Helltown"; Rebecca Mader, Kanoa Goo to visit "Fire Country" at CBS; and Amazon cancels "Three Pines" after one season.

[03/13/23 - 03:01 PM]
ABC News Live Special "Tone Death: Loss & Hip-Hop" Unpacks the Violence Plaguing the Rap Industry
A new ABC News Live special, "Tone Death: Loss & Hip-Hop," documents the violence plaguing the rap community in recent years.

[03/13/23 - 02:47 PM]
95th Oscars on ABC Draws 18.7 Million Total Viewers and Hits 4.0 Rating With Adults 18-49
"The Oscars" grew for the 2nd consecutive year to 3-year highs in both Total Viewers (+12%) and Adults 18-49 (+5%) - since 2020.

[03/13/23 - 02:28 PM]
"Jared from Subway: Catching a Monster" Premiered as ID's Highest-Rated Telecast in Over Two Years and Drove ID to Be the #1 Cable Network Among Key Demos on Monday, March 6
Attracting 3.7 million viewers on Monday night, the three-part docuseries averaged a .83 live plus three-day rating among P25-54 and a 1.02 live plus three-day rating among W25-54.

[03/13/23 - 01:30 PM]
"The Last of Us" Finale Draws Series High of 8.2 Million Viewers, Growing Consistently Throughout Season Against Enhanced Sunday Night Competition
The series is now averaging 30.4 million viewers across its first six episodes, with the first episode approaching 40 million viewers in the U.S.

[03/13/23 - 10:00 AM]
HGTV Mega-Hit "Rock the Block" Delivers its Highest-Rated Season Premiere Among W25-54 on Monday, March 6
Attracting more than 5.7 million total viewers, it also garnered a .84 L3 rating among upscale P25-54 and a 1.24 L3 rating among upscale W25-54.

[03/13/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Announces New Premiere Date for International Drag Singing Competition "Queen of the Universe" and Reveals First Look Clip
Hosted by five-time BAFTA TV Award winner Graham Norton, the new season will premiere exclusively on the service Friday, June 2 in the U.S. and Canada.

[03/13/23 - 07:01 AM]
USFL Unveils 2023 Broadcast Schedule With League Partners FOX Sports & NBC Sports Televising All 43 USFL Games
There will be 29 games on broadcast networks between FOX and NBC, an additional six games versus the League's inaugural season.

[03/13/23 - 05:31 AM]
President Joe Biden Returns to Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" with Guest Host Kal Penn Tonight at 11PM ET/PT
Penn, who previously served in the Obama Administration, joined President Biden for a sit-down interview at the White House along with a special tour of the Oval Office.

[03/13/23 - 05:03 AM]
Kelly Ripa to Be Joined by Husband Mark Consuelos as Co-Host of "Live" Starting Monday, April 17
The show will be rebranded as "Live with Kelly and Mark."

[03/12/23 - 02:01 PM]
Video: First Look - Season Three of Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building"
This season's first teaser will air tonight during the 95th Oscars and shows a sneak peek at guest star and Oscar-winner Meryl Streep in the new season.

[03/12/23 - 10:06 AM]
Disney+ Sets May 24 Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated Original Series "American Born Chinese"
The coming-of-age adventure features an all-star international cast, including Academy Award-Nominees and Golden Globe winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan.

[03/10/23 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 10
Updates include: FOX gives pilot presentation order to "The Flintstones" sequel series; Ellie Kemper, Karan Soni set to lead ABC's "Drop-Off"; and Netflix's "Sweet Tooth" names new series regulars.

[03/10/23 - 03:02 PM]
The Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson" Will Return for Its Third Season (Because Triples Is Best) on May 30
Creators and writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin bring their distinct comedy style and observational humor to the forefront, continuing to poke fun at life's most bizarre and mundane situations.

[03/10/23 - 12:34 PM]
"Farmer Wants a Wife" Lassoes Multiple Encores on FOX
Look for the show's debut installment to rebroadcast this Sunday, March 12 at 7:00/6:00c on Monday, March 13 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/10/23 - 12:00 PM]
Video: Prime Video Debuts Exclusive Clip for Landmark Spy Series "Citadel" During Priyanka Chopra Jonas SXSW Keynote
The first season of "Citadel" consists of six episodes with two episodes premiering April 28 on Prime Video, and one episode rolling out weekly through May 26.

[03/10/23 - 11:49 AM]
Hit Comedy "New Girl" Comes to Hulu and Peacock
"New Girl," the hugely popular comedy series that ran for seven seasons and continues building its already enormous fan base, is moving to Hulu and Peacock beginning April 17.

[03/10/23 - 10:30 AM]
"NCIS: Los Angeles" Two-Part Series Finale to Air May 14 and May 21 on the CBS Television Network
"A Salute to 'NCIS: Los Angeles,'" an "Entertainment Tonight" special, will air after the series finale on Sunday, May 21.

[03/10/23 - 10:03 AM]
OWN's Top Unscripted Series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" Returns for a New Season Saturday, April 8 at 8 PM ET/PT
This season will also see the addition of three new personalities to the group - beauty maven Stormi Steele and her husband Courtney Beasley, plus Tisha's cousin Keke Jabbar.

[03/10/23 - 07:23 AM]
One of Japan's Biggest Global TV Hits Returns: "Takeshi's Castle" Will Premiere in Late April 2023 Exclusively on Prime Video in More Than 240 Countries and Territories Worldwide
An unscripted adventure-variety show, "Takeshi's Castle" is back on Prime Video for the first time in 34 years.

[03/10/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: eOne Announces Premiere Date for New Animated Series "Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes" With Release of First-Look Trailer & Images
"Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes" will premiere in the US on Disney Junior on Wednesday, March 22 at 4:00/3:00c, and the first four episodes will premiere the same day on Disney+.

[03/10/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals Trailer and Contestants for Groundbreaking Music Competition Series "My Kind of Country," Premiering Globally March 24
Scouts Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton and Orville Peck each handpick a roster of exceptional up-and-coming artists and invite them to the home of country music in Nashville, Tennessee, to showcase their unique sound.

[03/10/23 - 01:37 AM]
A-MAY-Zing! Prime Video Confirms Two New Series for James May
Following the success of "James May: Our Man in Japan," and "James May: Our Man in Italy," the new series will take May on an epic adventure across 3,000 miles of the Indian subcontinent.

[03/10/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Oh Belinda" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A young actor's perfect life takes a madcap turn when she agrees to star in a commercial - and suddenly gets transported to her character's world.

[03/09/23 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 9
Updates include: Amazon lands former HBO Max series "Batman: Caped Crusader"; NBC's "Murder by the Book" casts trio; and Michael B. Jordan's "Creed" eyed for TV series expansion.

[03/09/23 - 07:34 PM]
Apple TV+ and Selena Gomez Announce the Premiere of Her Episode of "Dear...," Now Streaming
Now streaming, the episode spotlights how Selena's honesty about her mental health gives people the courage to speak out about their own challenges, and adds to the series' profiles of society's most iconic figures and the lives of those they've inspired.

[03/09/23 - 03:08 PM]
NBCUniversal Announces Inaugural "People's Choice Country Awards" Telecast Airing in September on NBC and Peacock
The two-hour telecast will lean into the rich connection between country music and the Opry through chart-topping musical performances, genre-bending collaborations, legendary tributes and surprise moments that regularly happen from the iconic venue.

[03/09/23 - 02:08 PM]
Apple's Breakout, Global Hit Comedy "Shrinking" Lands Season Two Renewal
"We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of 'Shrinking' since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters," said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.

[03/09/23 - 01:45 PM]
"Act Your Age" Reaches More Than Two Million Viewers in Debut, Becomes Most-Watched Series Launch in Bounce History
"Act Your Age" becomes the most-watched half-hour series launch in Bounce history.

[03/09/23 - 10:01 AM]
The 95th Oscars Rounds Out Show Presenters
Halle Berry, Paul Dano, Cara Delevingne, Harrison Ford, Kate Hudson, Mindy Kaling, Eva Longoria, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Andie MacDowell, Elizabeth Olsen, Pedro Pascal and John Travolta round out the slate of presenters.

[03/09/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" - Official Trailer - Netflix
While monitoring an emergency line, a vigilant FBI agent answers a call that plunges him into a deadly conspiracy involving a mole at the White House.

[03/09/23 - 09:01 AM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Throws It Back to When It All Began with "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New" A Prequel to the Popular, Long-Running "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries"
Skyler Samuels will star as young Aurora, Evan Roderick as young Arthur and Marilu Henner is set to reprise her role as Aida Teagarden.

[03/09/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for "The Last Thing He Told Me," New Limited Series Starring and Executive Produced by Jennifer Garner
The seven-part drama features an ensemble cast that also incudes Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice, Aisha Tyler, Augusto Aguilera, Geoff Stults and John Harlan Kim.

[03/09/23 - 08:07 AM]
Video: "Slip" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Restless in her marriage, "Slip" - starring Zoe Lister-Jones - follows Mae through a surreal journey of parallel universes, married to different people, trying to find a way back to her partner, and ultimately, herself.

[03/09/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: National Geographic Documentary Films and Picturehouse Announce First Trailer and Theatrical Release of "Wild Life" from Oscar Award-Winning Filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin
Following the theatrical release, the film will have its broadcast debut on National Geographic Channel on May 25 and will stream next day on Disney+.

[03/09/23 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Trailer and Key Art for "Reggie"
The film will premiere March 24 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[03/09/23 - 07:02 AM]
Video: Showtime Debuts Official Trailer for Highly Anticipated Second Season of "Yellowjackets"
The season two trailer also marks the release of Florence + The Machine's exclusive new single "Just A Girl," a cover of No Doubt's iconic song from 1995, which is now available to download and stream.

[03/09/23 - 06:21 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Delightful New Kids and Family Series "Eva the Owlet," Premiering Friday, March 31
The new animated kids and family series is based on the New York Times bestselling Scholastic book series "Owl Diaries" by award-winning author Rebecca Elliott.

[03/09/23 - 06:01 AM]
Global Brazilian Pop Superstar Anitta Joins the Cast of "Elite"
The Grammy-nominated Best New Artist will make her international acting debut in the veteran Spanish series.

[03/08/23 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 8
Updates include: Daniel Brühl to play Karl Lagerfeld in "Kaiser Karl" at Disney+; David Chase, Hannah Fidell land pilot order at FX; and Netflix's "The Madness" fills out cast.

[03/08/23 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Hunger" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A talented young street-food cook pushes herself to the limit after accepting an invitation to train under an infamous and ruthless chef.

[03/08/23 - 12:01 PM]
Hull-arious Female-Led Sitcom "Hullraisers" Debuts Wednesday, April 5 on IFC
The series follows the lives of three working-class women living in the Yorkshire city of Hull.

[03/08/23 - 11:30 AM]
CBS Sports Golazo Network, A First-of-Its-Kind Free, 24/7 Streaming Network in the US Dedicated to Global Soccer, to Launch April 11
The channel will feature unparalleled coverage of all the top domestic and international soccer competitions across the globe, and will become the ultimate year-round streaming destination for soccer fans.

[03/08/23 - 11:00 AM]
"Doing Family Time" Takes on New Meaning When "Blindspotting" Returns April 14
"Blindspotting" is co-created by Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs, with Casal also starring in the series alongside Emmy winner Jasmine Cephas Jones and Academy Award-winner Helen Hunt.

[03/08/23 - 11:00 AM]
OWN Set to Premiere Essence Magazine Series "Time of Essence"
The five-part, one-hour documentary series premieres this summer on OWN.

[03/08/23 - 10:30 AM]
Paramount+ Announces the Second Season of "Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head" to Premiere Thursday, April 20
In the second season, Beavis and Butt-Head triumphantly return as two guys who like things that are cool and don't like things that suck.

[03/08/23 - 10:06 AM]
E! Pulls Off the Ultimate Gag as "Celebrity Prank Wars," Hosted and Executive Produced by Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon, Premieres Thursday, April 6 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Each episode will feature celebrities planning and perpetrating some of the wildest and most viral pranks on each other, as hosts Nick Cannon and Kevin Hart choose one winner of the Prank War.

[03/08/23 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Seven Kings Must Die" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The feature film is based on the underlying series "The Last Kingdom."

[03/08/23 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Being Mary Tyler Moore" Debuts May 2023
With unprecedented access to Mary Tyler Moore's vast archive, the film chronicles the screen icon whose storied career spanned 60 years.

[03/08/23 - 10:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces Essay Writing Scholarship Program Inspired by "The Power"
The program implores students within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY to reflect on what power means to them and how they use their power to fuel their creative expression.







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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.