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[04/17/23 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 17
Updates include: Amazon's "Citadel," Netflix's "Forever" receive California tax credits; and LL Cool J's Rock the Bells signs first-look deal with Paramount Global.

[04/17/23 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "The Good Bad Mother" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A tragic accident leaves an ambitious prosecutor with the mind of a child - forcing him and his mother to embark on a journey to heal their relationship.

[04/17/23 - 02:59 PM]
"Succession" Ep. 4 Draws 2.6M Viewers; "Barry" Season 4 Debut Marks Most Viewers Since Season 2 Finale
Additionally, the season four premiere episode has garnered nearly 8 million viewers across platforms in just four weeks.

[04/17/23 - 02:11 PM]
It's Official: "The Rookie" Will Return for Season 6
ABC confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[04/17/23 - 02:01 PM]
Mischa Barton Joins the New Chapter of "Neighbours" on Amazon Freevee
Barton joins the cast as a guest star, playing Reece, an American new to Erinsborough who's not quite who she appears to be.

[04/17/23 - 12:00 PM]
Viewers Watched More Than 281 Billion Minutes of CBS Programming in the First Quarter of 2023 - 90 Billion Minutes More Than Its Closest Broadcast Competitor
This aggregate viewership includes more than 92 billion minutes watched of CBS primetime entertainment programming - nearly +25 billion more than the closest broadcast network.

[04/17/23 - 11:01 AM]
Onyx Collective's Legal Drama "Reasonable Doubt" Renewed for Season Two on Hulu
Morris Chestnut has been served to join the sophomore season, alongside series regulars Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey, Aderinsola Olabode and Thaddeus J. Mixson.

[04/17/23 - 10:58 AM]
AMC Networks' May Highlights Include "Fear the Walking Dead" and "Happy Valley" Returning for Final Seasons
These films, series and more join an extensive catalogue of compelling dramas, beloved franchises, highly anticipated films and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, Shudder, Sundance Now, and anime-focused HIDIVE, all month long.

[04/17/23 - 10:55 AM]
HGTV Mega-Hit "Rock the Block" Delivers Standout Ratings Performance for Network
The six-episode season averaged a .82 live plus three-day rating among Adults 25-54 and a 1.13 L3 rating among Women 25-54, a respective lift of 95 percent and 98 percent from the prior six weeks.

[04/17/23 - 10:30 AM]
ESPN Descends Upon Kansas City April 27-29 to Present the 2023 NFL Draft Across Multiple Platforms
Combined with ESPN's studio show offerings, more than 30 hours of live programming will originate from the home city of the reigning Super Bowl Champions throughout the NFL Draft.

[04/17/23 - 10:03 AM]
Harry Styles and Will Ferrell to Appear as the Final Guests on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," Thursday, April 27
BLACKPINK and Sean "Diddy" Combs will each appear in new "Carpool Karaoke" segments before the acclaimed late night series wraps, with one additional "Carpool" still to be announced.

[04/17/23 - 10:01 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Original Adult Animated Series "Fired on Mars"
The series stars Luke Wilson along with a cast that includes Leslie David Baker, Cory Loykasek, Stephen Root, and Cedric Yarbrough.

[04/17/23 - 09:09 AM]
TBS' Original Unscripted Series "The Cube," Hosted by NBA Champion Dwyane Wade Returns for Season Two on Sunday, May 14 at 9:00PM
Season two will feature more games, celebrities, and winners.

[04/17/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.

[04/17/23 - 09:00 AM]
Freeform Serves Summer Vibes with Upcoming Lineup
Freeform is set for a sun-sational summer with the debut of the new series "Praise Petey" and the returns of "grown-ish" and record-breaking hit series "Cruel Summer."

[04/17/23 - 09:00 AM]
FOX Alternative Entertainment Unveils Two New Third-Party Series Created Under Company's International Unscripted Format Fund
On tap are the celebrity competition "Beat My Mini-Mes" (working title) for TF1 in France and the dating program "Marriage Market" (working title) for Germany's ProSieben.

[04/17/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "John Mulaney: Baby J" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A chaotic intervention. An action packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.

[04/17/23 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Original Drama Series "The Idol" Debuts June 4
The series will premiere at this year's Festival de Cannes.

[04/17/23 - 07:30 AM]
Paramount+, Paramount Pictures and Sega of America Round Out Cast for "Knuckles," The First TV Series in the Expanding "Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog," As It Zooms Into Production
In addition to Idris Elba, previously announced as the titular character Knuckles, Adam Pally will reprise his role from the film franchise as Wade Whipple.

[04/17/23 - 07:10 AM]
BBC and NBCUniversal Co-Commission Hit Format "Destination X"
"Destination X" crosses fantasy with reality in this larger-than-life adventure competition.

[04/17/23 - 07:00 AM]
Video: "Sweet Tooth 2" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Captured and imprisoned by the Last Men, a very special deer boy named Gus takes action to help his newfound hybrid friends escape before it's too late.

[04/17/23 - 06:43 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Hulu Original "Sam - A Saxon"
"Sam - A Saxon" is based on the incredible, true story of Samuel Meffire, the first black policeman in East Germany.

[04/17/23 - 06:00 AM]
Paramount+ to Premiere the Documentary "King Charles, The Boy Who Walked Alone" on May 2
The all-new documentary gives viewers an unprecedented look at the life of King Charles from those who know him best - former friends, schoolmates and his private staff - ahead of his coronation as king of the United Kingdom.

[04/17/23 - 05:03 AM]
AMC Networks Expands Successful Content Room Originals Strategy to All Formats and Platforms
Leveraging the company's talent relationships and IP, these original series have served as strong fan and partner-friendly extensions of AMC Networks' underlying programming franchises and original series.

[04/17/23 - 05:02 AM]
AMC Networks Unveils Audience+, A Powerful New Insights and Data Targeting Platform That Allows Advertising Partners to Identify and Reach Coveted Viewers Across All Ad-Supported Distribution Platforms
Audience+ was specifically designed to respond to changing viewer habits and cross-platform video consumption, allowing advertisers to map to specific target audiences in an intelligent and comprehensive way regardless of where, how and when they are consuming content.

[04/17/23 - 05:01 AM]
AMC Networks to Launch Ad-Supported Version of Its AMC+ Streaming Service by October, Selling In 2023/24 Upfront
The AMC+ premium streaming bundle includes access to the Shudder, IFC Films Unlimited and Sundance Now targeted streaming services, and the addition of this ad-supported version will allow advertising partners to go far beyond reaching viewers by buying spots on linear episodes or series.

[04/16/23 - 10:41 PM]
"Love Is Blind: The Reunion" Will Be Available Globally at 12pm PT on April 17
The special was previously scheduled for tonight at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/16/23 - 06:31 PM]
Video: "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" - Official Teaser - Netflix
In "The Ultimatum: Queer Love," five new couples, made up of women and non-binary people, are at a crossroads in their relationship.

[04/14/23 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 14
Updates include: Madeleine Stowe, Stephen Rider cast in "It" prequel series; Fremantle eyes reboot of "Baywatch"; and Amazon Studios to develop various MGM properties for film and TV.

[04/14/23 - 07:23 PM]
"America's Next Drag Superstar" Crowned During Wig Snatching Finale of MTV's "RuPaul's Drag Race"
During the finale broadcast airing, it was also announced that the eighth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" and "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked!" will premiere Friday, May 12, exclusively on Paramount+.

[04/14/23 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Sanctuary" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude - and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.

[04/14/23 - 06:57 PM]
Video: "American Horror Story" - Season 12 Announcement - Kim K Joins the Cast - FX
It's happening. Emma Roberts will be joined by Kim Kardashian for "AHS" Season 12. Coming this summer.

[04/14/23 - 12:20 PM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of April 24 and May 1
New concurrent premieres include "Undercover Underage" and "Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death."

[04/14/23 - 08:58 AM]
Video: Date Announcement & Teaser Debut - Hulu Original "The Clearing"
The eight-part psychological thriller is based on the best-selling crime thriller "In The Clearing" by author J.P. Pomare, inspired by the darkness of real-life cults in Australia and around the world.

[04/14/23 - 08:36 AM]
Video: "More Stories To Tell" Featurette from Disney's Epic Movie Event "Peter Pan & Wendy" Available Now
The studio's live-action reimagining of the J.M. Barrie novel and the 1953 animated classic will begin streaming April 28, exclusively on Disney+.

[04/14/23 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer for Upcoming Original Comedy Series "Bupkis"
The new comedy follows Pete Davidson as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships.

[04/14/23 - 08:06 AM]
National Geographic and BBC Studios Announce "Lost Gold" (w.t), A Three-Part Limited Series on the Rise and Fall of Tommy Thompson, Explorer Who Struck Gold with Discovery of Wreck of S.S. Central America in Late '80s and Later Imprisoned
The three-part limited series traces the rise and fall of maverick scientist and explorer Tommy Thompson - from his life-changing discovery of the wreck of the S.S. Central America to the turmoil that led to his prison sentence.

[04/14/23 - 06:05 AM]
Video: Alanis Morissette Releases New Version of the Main Theme Song "No Return" (Extended Version) from the Showtime Drama Series "Yellowjackets"
The new single debuted in the fourth episode of the hit series' second season and is available now to download and stream globally via Universal Music Canada.

[04/14/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Chokehold" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
Evading a scandal, a couple from Istanbul starts over in a town on the Aegean coast - but quickly discover the locals are determined to get rid of them.

[04/13/23 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 13
Updates include: Minnie Driver, Amandla Jahava to lead FX's "Peep Show" pilot; Jennifer Esposito to return to CBS's "Blue Bloods"; and NBC's "Non-Evil Twin" rounds out its cast.

[04/13/23 - 06:48 PM]
Apple Original Films and A24 Announce Critically Acclaimed Documentary "Stephen Curry: Underrated" Will Be Released in Select Theaters and Premiere Globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 21, 2023
This feature documentary - blending intimate cinéma vérité, archival footage and on camera interviews - documents Curry's rise from an undersized college player at a small town Division I college to a four-time NBA champion, building one of the most dominant sports dynasties in the world.

[04/13/23 - 04:37 PM]
ESPN's AT&T NBA Play-In Tournament Doubleheader Averages 2.6 Million Viewers Across ESPN and ESPN2, Up 14 Percent from 2022
"NBA in Stephen A's World" alternate telecast, which aired on ESPN2, drew seven percent of the overall average audience, adding 152,000 viewers.

[04/13/23 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Love Village" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Singles 35 and over of various backgrounds relocate to a house in the countryside for another chance at love. Will they find "the one" - or leave alone?

[04/13/23 - 01:04 PM]
Global Superstar Sean "Diddy" Combs to Appear in a New "Carpool Karaoke" Before Groundbreaking Series "The Late Late Show with James Corden" Wraps Thursday, April 27
As previously announced, BLACKPINK will also appear in a new "Carpool."

[04/13/23 - 12:34 PM]
First-Generation Comics Examine American Pop Culture Oddities in Fuse Original Series, "We Need to Talk About America," Returning for New Season Wednesday, May 10 at 10 PM ET
Season two packs in hilarious commentary from professional roasters, and first-generation comics, Chinedu Unaka, Tim Chantarangsu, Sherry Cola, Jesus Trejo, Marcella Arguello, Danielle Perez, Dumbfoundead, Simmi Singh, Robin Tran, Fahim Anwar, and Drea Okeke.

[04/13/23 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Class of '09" Official Trailer - Brian Tyree Henry, Kate Mara - FX
The series follows a class of FBI agents set in three distinct points in time who grapple with immense changes as the U.S. criminal justice system is altered by artificial intelligence.

[04/13/23 - 10:32 AM]
FOX Sports Unveils 2023 USFL on FOX Broadcast Team for Season 2
Highlights include the return of veteran broadcaster and Emmy Award-winner Curt Menefee alongside critically acclaimed analyst Joel Klatt.

[04/13/23 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Peacock Announces Premiere Date and Releases Trailer for Original Documentary "Cocaine Bear: The True Story"
The one-hour documentary is timed with the streaming premiere of "Cocaine Bear" on April 14.

[04/13/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Never Have I Ever" - Final Season - Date Announcement - Netflix
Buckle up, nerds! Devi and the gang return for their senior friggin' year on June 8.

[04/13/23 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Greenlights McDonald's All American Games Documentary
Since 1977, basketball's most famous annual exhibitions of next-generation talent have catapulted high school seniors into the NBA, and, for many, turned their dreams of superstardom into reality.







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[12/08/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix's "My Life with the Walter Boys" Welcomes New Cast Members for Season 3
Chad Rook, Naveen Paddock, and Erin Karpluk will recur on the upcoming season.

[12/08/25 - 11:30 AM]
College Football on The CW Network Sees Double Digit Year-Over-Year Viewership Gains for 2025 Season
ACC football experienced the largest year-over-year growth, up 26% in total audience compared to 2024.

[12/08/25 - 10:07 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer, Key Art and New Imagery for "The Copenhagen Test"
Simu Liu, Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, Brian d'Arcy James, Mark O'Brien, and Kathleen Chalfant star in the series, due on December 27.

[12/08/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the early hours of June 5, 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah, igniting one of the most intense and widely covered missing-person cases in American history.

[12/08/25 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Series "Rooster," Starring Steve Carell, From Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, Debuts March 2026
A comedy set on a college campus centering on an author's (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Charly Clive).

[12/08/25 - 09:58 AM]
Wonder Project Reveals First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Upcoming Family Drama Series Starring Scott Foley, "It's Not Like That"
The family drama series starring Scott Foley will premiere with the first two episodes on Wonder Project's subscription on Prime Video on January 25, with subsequent episodes of the eight-episode season debuting weekly thereafter.

[12/08/25 - 09:45 AM]
Netflix Acquires Rights to Emily Giffin's Bestseller "All We Ever Wanted" for Series Adaptation Development
A soapy and scandalous drama that uncovers the secrets and class struggles of a wealthy suburb; where a torrid love affair between a "have" Mom and "have-not" single Dad threatens to expose the sins and lies of all of those around them.

[12/08/25 - 09:02 AM]
Video: NBC Debuts Official Trailer, Key Art, and New Images for Season 2 of "The Hunting Party"
Guest stars this season include Eric McCormack, Finnigan McCormack, Kelsey Grammer, Niecy Nash-Betts, Liz Gillies, Jefferson White, and more.

[12/08/25 - 09:02 AM]
"Alaska State Troopers" Returns for All-New Season on A&E Beginning January 7 at 8pm ET/PT
The series, which ran for eight seasons on cable from 2009-2015, gives an inside look at the law enforcement teams who serve and protect the communities in Alaska's vast territory.

[12/08/25 - 08:32 AM]
ESPN Unveils More MLB Game Selections for Key Dates in 2026
ESPN will begin its new 30-game regular season slate on Wednesday, April 15 - MLB Jackie Robinson Day - when it exclusively airs the New York Mets vs. reigning World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers game from Dodger Stadium at 10 p.m. ET.

[12/08/25 - 08:30 AM]
Hit Acorn TV Original Crime Drama "My Life Is Murder," Starring Lucy Lawless, Returns Monday, January 5
Starring Lucy Lawless as the fearless and unapologetic investigator Alexa Crowe, the eight-episode season features a slew of puzzling cases ranging from shady aquariums and elite cheer squads to creepy dolls and deadly island getaways.

[12/08/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Miss Scarlet" Season 6 - Trailer
Can Eliza juggle the demands of her personal and professional life?

[12/08/25 - 07:16 AM]
Marcello Hernandez Debuts His First Ever Stand-Up Special on Netflix
In front of a hometown crowd in Miami, Marcello shares laugh-out-loud experiences of growing up as a first-generation American.

[12/08/25 - 06:06 AM]
Nominations Announced for "83rd Annual Golden Globes"
Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall presented nominees for each of the 28 award categories at a press conference at the Beverly Hilton.

[12/08/25 - 03:01 AM]
Great American Media Continues Its Legacy of Love and Pet Adoption, "Great American Rescue Bowl 2026"
The two-hour special event honoring rescue pets and the heroes across America who save lives through shelter pet adoption.