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[03/19/19 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 19
Updates include: John Slattery signs onto FOX's "neXt"; Ryan Phillippe to star in CBS's Frankenstein drama pilot "Alive"; and Cinemax's "Gangs of London" rounds out cast.

[03/19/19 - 04:22 PM]
"Ask Dr. Ruth" - New Hulu Premiere Date: June 1
The theatrical release date will remain as announced on May 3.

[03/19/19 - 01:00 PM]
Maureen FitzPatrick Named Executive Producer of "Access" and "Access Live"
"Maureen is an extremely talented and creative producer with extensive experience and a proven track record in navigating many different dayparts and genres," said Tracie Wilson.

[03/19/19 - 12:42 PM]
The World's Fiercest Kitty Invites Kids Around the World to Unlock a New Battle Ground on Netflix
"Netflix has given me the incredible opportunity to help change how young people see themselves," commented "Battle Kitty" creator Matt Layzell.

[03/19/19 - 12:16 PM]
Josh Gates Brings Epic, New Adventures to a Brand-New Season of "Expedition Unknown" Premiering April 10 on Discovery Channel
Armed with his quick wit, and trademark fearlessness along with cutting-edge technology, Gates is tackling new mysteries, new destinations, and making new discoveries in a pulse-pounding, new season.

[03/19/19 - 12:10 PM]
Netflix Orders Limited Series "The Queen's Gambit" from Scott Frank
Chronicling the life of an orphan chess prodigy, the story - set during the Cold War era - follows Beth Harmon from the age of eight to twenty-two, as she struggles with addiction in a quest to become the greatest chess player in the world.

[03/19/19 - 12:03 PM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Unveils a Simian Soap Opera in "A Life Among Monkeys"
The one-hour special draws upon the remarkable work of Dr. Wolfgang Dittus, who has spent over 50 years studying the charismatic toque macaques of Sri Lanka, constituting the longest continuous monkey study in the world.

[03/19/19 - 12:00 PM]
Chris O'Dowd Enters "The Twilight Zone"
O'Dowd will star in the episode titled "The Blue Scorpion," written by Glen Morgan, which will also feature Amy Landecker.

[03/19/19 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Renews Comedy Series "High Maintenance," Created by Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair, for Fourth Season
The critically acclaimed show uses The Guy, a marijuana dealer (played by Sinclair), to tell a variety of stories about New York lives.

[03/19/19 - 10:53 AM]
MGM Television and Mark Burnett Announce Multi Year Production Deal with Bethenny Frankel
The development deal will include work for unscripted projects where Frankel will serve as an executive producer and/or appear on-camera.

[03/19/19 - 10:30 AM]
Discovery's "Diesel Brothers" Are Bigger, Better, and Badder in All New Season Premiering April 8
New episodes kick off Monday, April 8 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[03/19/19 - 10:17 AM]
Rory Kinnear Returns to the Penny Dreadful Saga for the Upcoming Showtime(R) Drama Series "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels"
The series also stars Natalie Dormer, Daniel Zovatto, Adriana Barraza, Jessica Garza, Johnathan Nieves and Tony(R) and Emmy(R) winner Nathan Lane.

[03/19/19 - 09:47 AM]
WarnerMedia Entertainment Sets Premiere Date for Ann Curry's "Chasing the Cure" (FKA "M.D. Live"), A Groundbreaking Medical Enterprise from TNT and Lionsgate Television
Debuting Thursday, July 25, "Chasing the Cure" will be simulcast on TNT and TBS from 8-10 p.m. ET.

[03/19/19 - 09:09 AM]
Buddy Valastro Wants to Bake You Rich on New Food Network Series Where Bakers Compete for a Chance to Go Into Business with the Cake Boss
"Bake You Rich" premieres Sunday, April 14 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[03/19/19 - 09:00 AM]
First Look Images: Netflix Original Series "Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City"
Mary Ann (Laura Linney) returns to present-day San Francisco and is reunited with her daughter Shawna (Ellen Page) and ex-husband Brian (Paul Gross), 20 years after leaving them behind to pursue her career.

[03/19/19 - 09:00 AM]
Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line and Ashley McBryde Added as Performers at the "54th Academy of Country Music Awards"
The special will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 7 on CBS.

[03/19/19 - 08:26 AM]
Netflix Unveils "The Neighbor's" Best Kept Secret
Clara Lago, Catalina Sopelana and Adrián Pino complete the cast of this comedy based on the namesake comic by Santiago García and Pepo Pérez.

[03/19/19 - 08:14 AM]
VH1's "T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle" Returns April 15 at 9PM ET/PT
Last season, "T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle" was the #1 non-sports cable program in the time period with adults 18-49.

[03/19/19 - 08:09 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Hold Off New Competition
The Peacock bests ABC's "American Idol" and FOX's "9-1-1" in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/19/19 - 07:49 AM]
Video: Super Trailer - VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta"
The series returns Monday, March 25 at 8:00/7:00c with back-to-back episodes.

[03/19/19 - 07:30 AM]
Emmy and Tony Award Winner James Corden of CBS' "The Late Late Show" Returns to Host "The 73rd Annual Tony Awards(R)" Sunday, June 9 on CBS
"I'm thrilled to be returning to host the Tony Awards," said James Corden. "The Broadway community is very dear to my heart, and I'm beyond proud to be part of this incredibly special night."

[03/19/19 - 05:00 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Extended Trailer for "Our Planet"
The eight-part series features never-before-seen footage of wildlife and their habitats - while also revealing why the natural world matters to us all and what steps must be taken to preserve it.

[03/19/19 - 02:41 AM]
"Ragnarok" - A New Norwegian Netflix Original Series
"Ragnarok" is a coming-of-age drama building on and contributing to a new and surprising angle on Norse mythology.

[03/18/19 - 11:54 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 18
Updates include: Rachel Bilson to star in FOX's "Lovestruck"; Marg Helgenberger tapped for CBS's "Courthouse"; and Arica Himmel to lead ABC's potential "Black-ish" prequel spin-off.

[03/18/19 - 01:26 PM]
Oxygen Media Unravels the True Cause of Death in a New Series "Accident, Suicide or Murder" Premiering Saturday, March 23 at 7PM ET/PT
With the families fighting for justice and the detectives on the case determined to find the truth, motives will be exposed and justice will be served as the families finally find out what caused the death of their loved ones.

[03/18/19 - 12:02 PM]
"One Nation Under Stress," Investigating the Historic Decline in American Life Expectancy, Debuts March 25 on HBO
The film comes from acclaimed directors-producers Marc Levin and Daphne Pinkerson and neurosurgeon and Emmy(R)-winning CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

[03/18/19 - 11:35 AM]
The "2019 Miss USA(R)" Competition Airs Live Thursday, May 2, at 8 PM ET, on FOX
The two-hour special event concludes with Miss USA 2018 Sarah Rose Summers crowning her successor.

[03/18/19 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix Launches Live-Action Interactive Series "You vs. Wild" Starring Bear Grylls on April 10
Each episode features an interactive experience with multiple choices, where a user may direct the course of the story.

[03/18/19 - 11:01 AM]
HBO/BBC Drama Series "Gentleman Jack," Created, Written and Directed by Sally Wainwright, Debuts April 22 on HBO
The series tells the story of a woman who had a passion for life and a mind for business, and bucked society's expectations at every turn.

[03/18/19 - 10:14 AM]
With New Lives Come New Struggles When "The Real Housewives of Potomac" Returns on Sunday, May 5 at 9PM ET/PT
The new season features Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Monique Samuels, and Candiace Dillard Bassett.

[03/18/19 - 10:05 AM]
Video: "Black Summer" Season 1 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Set in the dark, early days of a zombie apocalypse, the series stars Jaime King as Rose, a mother torn from her daughter who embarks upon a harrowing journey to find her.

[03/18/19 - 09:39 AM]
New CNN Original Series, "Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta," Premieres Saturday, April 13
The six-part docuseries takes Gupta to Japan, India, Bolivia, Norway, Italy and Turkey to explore the unusual traditions and modern practices that constitute a healthy and meaningful life.

[03/18/19 - 09:31 AM]
Disney Channel Fan Fest Returns to Disneyland Resort on Saturday, April 27
Fan Fest main stage events and the cavalcade will be live-streamed in DisneyNOW and Disney Channel Facebook.

[03/18/19 - 09:25 AM]
Nasim Pedrad, Jason Mitchell, Anna Camp, and Robbie Amell Board Netflix's "Desperados"
In the film, a panicked young woman, with her reluctant friends in tow, rushes to Mexico to try and delete a ranting email she sent to her new boyfriend.

[03/18/19 - 09:01 AM]
The Jim Henson Company's Hit Sci-Fi Series "Farscape" Comes to Amazon Prime Video on Tuesday, March 19th
All four seasons in HD, plus the Emmy(R)-nominated mini-series finale - also newly remastered in HD - will be available.

[03/18/19 - 09:01 AM]
ABC Reveals "American Idol" Live Show Rollout and Announces Momentous Coast-to-Coast Simul-Vote
Viewers at home will yet again be able to help determine the fate of this season's "Idol" hopefuls via the coast-to-coast simul-vote.

[03/18/19 - 08:17 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Powers ABC to Demo Victory
The Alphabet claims top adults 18-49 honors while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[03/18/19 - 07:30 AM]
Video: The Witch Is Back - The "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" Part 2 Trailer Is Here
The series re-imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft.

[03/18/19 - 05:35 AM]
ABC's "Good Morning America" Co-Anchor Robin Roberts to Host The ABC Television Network's First-Ever Coverage of the NFL Draft, Live, April 25 from Nashville
Roberts will host the prime-time broadcast of Round 1, joined on a separate set by co-host Rece Davis and the crew from "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot."

[03/17/19 - 08:41 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Share Demo Honors
"NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC" helps the Alphabet split the adults 18-49 crown.

[03/16/19 - 08:31 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Honors with ABC
The Eye's mainstay "Blue Bloods" is the night's most-watched program.

[03/15/19 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 15
Updates include: Neil deGrasse Tyson's "Cosmos," "StarTalk" to return to FOX, National Geographic; Ben Lawson set as new lead on ABC's "Nana"; and Hunter Parrish to star in The CW's "Jane the Novela."

[03/15/19 - 03:19 PM]
Starz Grants Wish for Third Season of "American Gods"
The pay channel broke the news via social media this afternoon.

[03/15/19 - 11:32 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "Action"
Directed by Luke Korem, the four-part series explores the legalization of sports gambling and its evolving impact on the industry following the landmark 2018 Supreme Court decision to lift a ban on sports betting.

[03/15/19 - 11:24 AM]
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, dick clark productions and NBC Will Bring the 77th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards Live Coast to Coast on January 5, 2020
Produced by dcp in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide and are one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements.

[03/15/19 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "The Legend of Cocaine Island" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The documentary premieres Friday, March 29 on the streaming service.

[03/15/19 - 08:16 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, FOX Share Demo Crown; CBS Tops Viewers
FOX gets a boost among adults 18-49 with its coverage of the "iHeartRadio Music Awards."

[03/15/19 - 08:04 AM]
Robert Irvine Comes to the Rescue in New Episodes of "Restaurant: Impossible"
The series returns for the first of four new episodes on Saturday, April 20 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/15/19 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Confirms Debut Dates and Estimated Running Times for Final Six Episodes of "Game of Thrones"
Look for the 80-minute series finale on Sunday, May 19.

[03/14/19 - 11:43 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 14
Updates include: Hallmark Channel pulls "When Calls the Heart," shifts "Meet the Peetes"; Apple gives series order to "Pachinko" adaptation; and Epix's "Belgravia" sets principal cast.







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[04/19/24 - 07:04 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for "Maxton Hall - The World Between Us"
Produced by UFA Fiction, the German series tells the modern love story of James Beaufort and Ruby Bell, an upper-class boy and a working-class girl in a world of glamor, prestige, secrets, and drama.

[04/19/24 - 06:45 AM]
ESPN Delivered Top Two Most-Watched SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament Eastern Conference Games Ever on April 17
The 76ers 105-104 victory over the Heat averaged 3,403,000 viewers, peaking with 5,490,000 viewers at 9:30 p.m. ET.

[04/19/24 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "Welcome to Wrexham" - Season 3 Official Trailer - FX
The Emmy award-winning series returns May 2 on FX.

[04/18/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: First Look at Season 2 of "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars" Premiering Wednesday, May 22, on FOX
Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump each bring their expert knowledge and unique leadership styles to the second season of the competition series.

[04/18/24 - 04:09 PM]
"Fallout" Has a Blast of a Debut: Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films' Hit Series to Return for Season Two
In its first four days, the high-octane fueled series has become a hit with its global audience, ranking among the service's top three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since "Rings of Power."

[04/18/24 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Announces Production of "Last Samurai Standing": An Epic Battle Royale for Survival in Historic Japan
Based on the novel "Ikusagami" by Shogo Imamura, winner of the 166th Naoki Prize in 2021, the series features the multi-talented Junichi Okada in the lead role.

[04/18/24 - 01:31 PM]
"Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance" from CNN FlashDocs Comes to Max April 26
As Beyoncé recently became the first Black woman to ever top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, a larger conversation about what defines country music has exploded into the zeitgeist.

[04/18/24 - 11:59 AM]
Starz Releases First-Look Photos for the Highly Anticipated Fourth and Final Season of "Power Book II: Ghost"
Additionally, Golden Brooks will join the upcoming season in a recurring role as Janet Stewart, Monet Tejada's cousin.

[04/18/24 - 11:33 AM]
New TLC Medical Series "Botched Bariatrics" Premiering on Wednesday, May 15th
The new medical transformation series features patients whose lives have been turned upside down after suffering complications from their bariatric surgery.

[04/18/24 - 11:09 AM]
Lifetime Extends Relationship with Garcelle Beauvais
Following the critically acclaimed "Black Girl Missing" movie in which Beauvais starred in and executive produced in 2023, Lifetime extends the franchise with two new movies with Beauvais set to executive produce.

[04/18/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Renews Critically Acclaimed Hit "Elsbeth" for Second Season
"'Elsbeth' has charmed audiences with its singular blend of delightful humor, distinctive 'how-done-it' storytelling, and the inventive, brilliant quirkiness of Elsbeth Tascioni," said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.

[04/18/24 - 10:11 AM]
ABC's "9-1-1" 100th Episode Propels Series to No. 1 Drama in Primetime in Adults 18-49
The milestone 100th episode was the top program of the night, scoring a season-high on linear after 7 days of viewing in Adults 18-49 (0.91 rating), marking the show's best L7 rating since its season finale last year.

[04/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die" Debuts May 11
"I'm so grateful that once again, HBO has put their trust in me to say what I feel into a microphone while wearing a tiny dress," Glaser said. "Someday I'll die, and when I do, I hope I'm remembered for this performance (and this dress)."

[04/18/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Chi"
The series recently wrapped production in Chicago on the remaining eight episodes of the supersized 16-episode season.

[04/18/24 - 09:07 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO First Round Games on Saturday, April 20
TNT Sports will drop the puck on its coverage of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with up to 28 First Round games, starting Saturday, April 20 with Game 1 of New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes on TBS, truTV and Max's B/R Sports Add-On.