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[04/01/19 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 1
Updates include: Emily Bett Rickards announces exit from The CW's "Arrow"; Paul Schneider, Jonathan Pryce cast in Amazon's "Tales from the Loop"; and WGN America acquires drama "Almost Paradise."

[04/01/19 - 02:25 PM]
Set Your Calendars for the Return of "Chrisley Knows Best" Tuesday, May 28
USA Network's mainstay will be joined by newcomer "The Radkes" on June 4.

[04/01/19 - 01:03 PM]
NBC Continues to Lock in Its Summer Schedule with the Series Premiere of New Drama "The InBetween"
Also on tap are new seasons of "The Wall" and "Hollywood Game Night" as well as new episodes of "Dateline NBC."

[04/01/19 - 12:15 PM]
Showtime(R) Orders "Intelligence" from Academy Award(R) Winner Mark Boal
The series, based on real stories from around the world, will explore the secret inner workings of power - how espionage intersects with politics, finance, media and Silicon Valley.

[04/01/19 - 12:05 PM]
MotorTrend Greenlights Season Six of "Garage Squad" as Cristy Lee Joins as Co-Host
Lee joins as cohost alongside National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) driver Bruno Massel and lead mechanic Joe Zolper as former co-host Heather Storm exits the series.

[04/01/19 - 11:53 AM]
NFL Official John Parry Joins ESPN as Officiating Analyst
He will contribute to weekly "Monday Night Football" telecasts from the booth and offer analysis on ESPN's NFL studio shows, "SportsCenter" and more.

[04/01/19 - 10:06 AM]
"The Kelly Clarkson Show" Sold in 99% of U.S. for Its Sept. 9 Premiere in National Syndication
The one-hour daytime talk show, hosted by multi-talented and Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson, has already been sold to more than 200 stations, including those in the top 165 markets.

[04/01/19 - 09:00 AM]
Family Casting for HGTV Episodes of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Begins
The iconic home renovation series spotlights those who give back to their communities despite personal challenges.

[04/01/19 - 08:15 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: College Basketball Gives CBS Another Boost
The Eye takes the top spot among total viewers and adults 18-49 last night.

[04/01/19 - 07:02 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut & Date Announcement - Netflix's "Dead to Me" - Launching Friday, May 3
Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini star in the project, about a sardonic widow determined to solve her husband's recent hit-and-run murder.

[04/01/19 - 06:05 AM]
Video: "Money Heist" Part 3 - Date Announcement - Netflix
The series returns Friday, July 19 on the streaming service.

[04/01/19 - 05:15 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Takes Viewers on a Quest to Capture the First Image Ever of a Black Hole in "Black Hole Hunters"
On the heels of a groundbreaking scientific announcement to be made on April 10, the network will air a new one-hour documentary following a team of international scientists as they attempt to document the first-ever image of a black hole.

[03/31/19 - 07:26 PM]
Video: "Persona" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Lee Ji-eun-led anthology series premieres this Friday, April 5.

[03/31/19 - 08:10 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Low Key Night with "Dateline"
The Peacock takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/30/19 - 02:51 PM]
ABC's "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Returns for a Sixth Season on Friday, May 10
The series returns for its sixth season with a special episode directed by Clark Gregg.

[03/30/19 - 12:51 PM]
AMC Sets June 2 Premiere Date for "Fear the Walking Dead" Season 5 and New Supernatural Horror Series "NOS4A2"
In addition, subscribers to AMC Premiere, AMC's premium upgrade option, will have an opportunity to binge "NOS4A2's" entire season of 10 episodes beginning Sunday, June 2.

[03/30/19 - 08:31 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Continues Reign with College Basketball
The Eye cruises to victory in total viewers and adults 18-49 last night.

[03/29/19 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 29
Updates include: Epix cancels "Berlin Station" after three seasons; DC Universe sets summer premieres for "Swamp Thing," "Young Justice"; and "JAG's" David James Elliott is bound for "NCIS."

[03/29/19 - 10:19 AM]
Video: EPIX Releases "Pennyworth" Teaser Trailer
The series follows Bruce Wayne's legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon), a former British SAS soldier in his 20s, who forms a security company and goes to work with a young billionaire Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge), who's not yet Bruce's father, in 1960s London.

[03/29/19 - 10:17 AM]
Viceland to Premiere Six Episode Professional Wrestling Docu-Series
"Dark Side of the Ring" premieres Wednesday, April 10 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/29/19 - 10:01 AM]
NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Roars Into History with Renewal for 21st Season
The record defeats the longstanding previous mark of 20 seasons set by "Law & Order" (1990-2010) and "Gunsmoke" (1955-75).

[03/29/19 - 10:01 AM]
Comedy Special "My Dad Wrote a Porno" Debuts May 11 on HBO
Hosted by Jamie Morton, James Cooper and Alice Levine, the exclusive presentation was taped in March before a live audience at the Roundhouse in London.

[03/29/19 - 09:58 AM]
As One Saga Ends, Another Begins During a Monumental Tuesday Night on BET
Look for the two-hour series finale of "Being Mary Jane" on Tuesday, April 23 followed by the launch of "Games People Play."

[03/29/19 - 09:37 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Resurgence: DeMarcus Cousins"
The film chronicles Cousins, the Golden State Warriors' power forward, through his grueling comeback from a career-threatening injury and his path through free agency.

[03/29/19 - 09:30 AM]
Nick and Vanessa Lachey Set to Host the "2019 Miss USA(R)" Competition Live from Reno Tahoe, Thursday, May 2, 8:00 PM ET, on FOX
The news marks the second time the two will take the Miss USA stage together.

[03/29/19 - 09:01 AM]
"Vice Special Report: The Future of Work" Debuts April 19 on HBO
The next Industrial Revolution is upon us, and scientists, entrepreneurs and policymakers are warning of an imminent paradigm shift in the future of work.

[03/29/19 - 08:23 AM]
Netflix Announces 3 New Italian Original Series
"Italy is a cradle of great storytellers and amazing talent, and our aim is to find those unique and very local voices that could resonate with TV lovers everywhere," said Kelly Luegenbiehl.

[03/29/19 - 08:12 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: College Basketball Sparks CBS Victory
The Eye takes home the top spot among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/29/19 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Trailer for "The Silence" Starring Stanley Tucci, Kiernan Shipka, Miranda Otto and John Corbett
John R. Leonetti directed the Netflix film, due on April 10, based on the novel by Tim Lebbon.

[03/29/19 - 07:00 AM]
Starz Original Series "Vida" Wins Outstanding Comedy Series at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
The GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

[03/29/19 - 07:00 AM]
The Final Season of "Easy" Premieres May 10 - First Look
This season of the anthology series consists of nine episodes and will feature some new faces as well as many returning fan favorite characters, all of whom are navigating the modern maze of love, sex, technology, and culture in Chicago.

[03/28/19 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 28
Updates include: Netflix orders second season of "The Order"; Nancy Lenehan, Phil Hendrie cast in "Our House" at CBS; and Lorenzo Richelmy latest tapped for ABC's "Triangle."

[03/28/19 - 08:40 PM]
Cartoon Network's "Steven Universe" Brings Home 2019 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming
In July 2018, Steven Universe aired its critically acclaimed "Heart of the Crystal Gems" arc, in which title character Steven officiated a wedding between beloved non-binary characters Ruby and Sapphire.

[03/28/19 - 02:19 PM]
TLC's Hit Series "I Am Jazz" Renewed for a Sixth Season
"Jazz is the quintessential example of living authentically and embracing one's true self and that is what TLC seeks to celebrate in all of our programming," said Howard Lee.

[03/28/19 - 12:06 PM]
Science Channel's "Impossible Engineering: Extreme Railroads" Heading Down the Track for New Season Beginning May 1
The new season will showcase the world's most extraordinary railway systems, from the deepest jungles to the highest peaks and beyond.

[03/28/19 - 11:33 AM]
Video: Trailer - MTV's "Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D and Vinny"
The series premieres with back-to-back episodes on Thursday, April 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/28/19 - 10:05 AM]
Video: "The 100" - Season 6 Extended Trailer - The CW
The new season kicks off Tuesday, April 30 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[03/28/19 - 10:02 AM]
Investigation Discovery Averages Over 1.4 Million Viewers with "The Atlanta Child Murders" Premiere
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for Saturday, March 23.

[03/28/19 - 10:00 AM]
CBS to Present a New "The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special 2019" on Monday, May 20
The special will also feature James Corden's favorite moments from this past year on "The Late Late Show."

[03/28/19 - 09:12 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Kicks Off a Revealing Three-Part Reunion Beginning Sunday, April 7 at 8PM ET/PT
Plus: look for the three-part special "The Real Housewives of Atlanta Porsha's Having a Baby" beginning Sunday, April 28.

[03/28/19 - 09:03 AM]
Dangerous Minds to Gather at Investigation Discovery's IDCON 2019
This year's theme will focus on the psyche of unpredictable criminals, offering the chance to interact with ID's stars, see exclusive clips from new and beloved ID series, and immerse in experiences built specifically for super sleuths.

[03/28/19 - 09:00 AM]
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter Named President's Award Recipient for 50th NAACP Image Awards
Newly announced presenters will include Algee Smith, Cynthia Erivo, Danai Gurira, Issa Rae, Jimmy O. Yang, John Legend, Laura Harrier, Lupita Nyong'o, Marsai Martin, Mike Epps, Regina Hall, Ron Stallworth, Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, Van Jones, Vin Diesel, Viola Davis,and Winston Duke.

[03/28/19 - 08:11 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Chicago" Dramas Push NBC on Top
The Peacock takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/28/19 - 08:00 AM]
First Look at "The Society" - Netflix's Next YA Drama
The 10-episode series follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town without any trace of their parents.

[03/27/19 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 27
Updates include: "Game of Thrones" prequel pilot rounds out cast; Max Willems set as lead in "The Emperor of Malibu" at CBS; and Edgar Ramirez, Lily Rabe tapped for HBO's "The Undoing."

[03/27/19 - 04:22 PM]
Lifetime Unveils Upfront Slate - Projects in Works with Elizabeth Smart, Aly Raisman & Leah Remini, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige & Missy Elliott, and Jo Frost
Jo Frost returns for 20 all-new episodes of the beloved series, "Supernanny," where she will infuse her 30 years of expertise to the issues facing modern-day families.

[03/27/19 - 04:21 PM]
A&E Network Greenlights K-9 Competition Series "Top Dog" (w.t.) from the Producers of Hit Series "Live PD," Big Fish Entertainment
The new series will feature fan-favorite K-9s as well as new furry faces as they compete in multiple action-packed rounds on television's first full-run K-9 course.

[03/27/19 - 04:20 PM]
A&E's "Biography" Set for Garth Brooks Four-Part Television Special "Garth: The Road I'm On (w.t.)" to Launch Q4 2019
The special will highlight the prolific career of the best-selling solo artist of all time through never-before-seen interviews with Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, the original road band and others from Garth's personal and music family.

[03/27/19 - 04:19 PM]
History Launches Major New Experiential Brand Initiatives That Bring History to Life for Fans Across America
Launching in the Fall of 2019, HISTORYTalks will be a travelling speaker series focused on newsworthy subjects and key historical events.

[03/27/19 - 04:18 PM]
History Announces Return of Record-Breaking Live Television Event "Evel Live 2" Premiering July 7 Kicking Off Network's Third Annual Car Week
Professional motorsports icon, Travis Pastrana, will return to co-host the special.







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[04/25/24 - 08:30 AM]
CBS Renews Drama "The Equalizer" for the 2024-2025 Broadcast Season
It is a top 10 primetime broadcast drama, ranking #8 overall season-to-date with 7.89 million viewers, according to Nielsen Most Current Data.

[04/25/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Docuseries "Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza" to Premiere May 21
Directed by the multi-Emmy nominated Michael John Warren and executive produced by multi-Emmy nominees James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, the three-part series made its triumphant world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

[04/25/24 - 08:00 AM]
Lights, Camera... "Action"! The High-Octane Documentary Series Makes Its Streaming Debut on Peacock on April 26
The new series features the real lives behind some of Hollywood's top stunt performers, including behind-the-scenes footage of Universal Pictures' The Fall Guy (in theaters May 3).

[04/25/24 - 05:00 AM]
Entertainment Icon Reba McEntire to Host the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 16-time ACM Award-winning host will also take center stage to perform new music, in addition to helming country music's longest-running awards show.

[04/25/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "In Good Hands 2" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A newly reunited father and son grapple with new beginnings after tragedy, but can they manage to fill the void left by a beloved wife and mother?

[04/24/24 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Monster" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

[04/24/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Drawing Closer" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The film is a live-action adaptation of a best-selling novel that became a hot topic on social media for how it moves readers to tears.

[04/24/24 - 01:45 PM]
What's New on Max This May
Highlights include new seasons of "Hacks" and "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School"; and the streaming debuts of "Turtles All The Way Down," "Stop Making Sense" and "The Iron Claw."

[04/24/24 - 01:32 PM]
Tracee Ellis Ross Packs Her (Many) Bags for New Roku Original Travel Doc-Series "Tracee Travels" (wt)
The docu-series will shoot later this year and debut exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2025.

[04/24/24 - 10:59 AM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Key Art for Stand-Up Comedy Special "Marlon Wayans: Good Grief"
The one-hour special will premiere in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on June 4.

[04/24/24 - 09:09 AM]
Video: Disney+ Shares Official Trailer for "Jim Henson Idea Man"
Produced with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family, "Jim Henson Idea Man" is an unprecedented, intimate look at Henson's illustrious, revolutionary career and complex personal life.

[04/24/24 - 09:05 AM]
Gird Your Loins! Prime Video Releases Official First Look Images and Launch Date for "My Lady Jane"
Also announced, the series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, June 27 in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Steve Carell to Star in "The Four Seasons" Netflix Comedy Series from Universal Television
Carell will star in the series alongside Tina Fey.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
ID Announces New Docuseries "Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter"
From their outsized fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s to their headline-making struggles in recent years, the docuseries pulls back the curtain on the fraught dynamic of the Carter family and the dark side of such an abrupt rise to fame.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Black Twitter: A People's History" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.