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[02/27/20 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 27
Updates include: Katheryn Winnick to star in ABC's "The Big Sky"; Shanola Hampton tapped for "Night School" at NBC; and Molly Hagan cast in The CW's "Walker" reboot series.

[02/27/20 - 03:03 PM]
Dick Wolf's Three "Chicago" Series and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Receive Three-Season Pickups on NBC
Plus: Wolf and Wolf Entertainment have signed a new five-year deal to remain at Universal Television.

[02/27/20 - 02:41 PM]
Award-Winning Actress Sofia Vergara Joins "America's Got Talent" Alongside Returning Judge and Global Superstar Heidi Klum for New Season of NBC's Hit Summer Series
Executive producer Simon Cowell returns to the star-studded judging panel with fan-favorite comedian Howie Mandel.

[02/27/20 - 01:06 PM]
Hit Daytime Talk Show "Maury" Renewed Through 2022
"Maury," known for its compelling relationship drama and signature paternity tests, is currently in its 22nd season and hosted by popular television personality and journalist Maury Povich.

[02/27/20 - 11:11 AM]
Final Season of Hulu Original "Future Man" Premieres April 3rd
In this final season, the motley trio messes with time one last time.

[02/27/20 - 11:06 AM]
Quibi Announces "Ice Cream Man" Written and Executive Produced by Max and Adam Reid
Based on the Image Comic created by W Maxwell Prince, the horror-fantasy anthology series is presented by its omnipresent narrator, the Ice Cream Man.

[02/27/20 - 11:00 AM]
"After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News," A Look at the Damaging Consequences of the Rise of "Fake News" in the U.S. Debuts March 19, Exclusively on HBO
This documentary humanizes a phenomena that Americans will confront in the coming election cycle and for years to come.

[02/27/20 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Trailer and Poster Art for New Docu-Series "Outcry"
The project examines the gripping story of high school football star Greg Kelley, his controversial conviction and the quest for truth and justice as the case unfolds.

[02/27/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Tales from the Loop" - Official Trailer
The Amazon series, due on April 3, explores the mind-bending adventures of the people who live above the Loop, a machine built to unlock and explore the mysteries of the universe - making things previously relegated to science fiction, possible.

[02/27/20 - 09:48 AM]
YouTube Originals Reveals Guest Stars for Season Three of Hit Series "Kevin Hart: What the Fit" Set to Premiere March 5
Emma Chamberlain, Adam Devine, David Dobrik, The Dolan Twins, Chelsea Handler, Nick Jonas, Mindy Kaling, Keegan-Michael Key, Jimmy Kimmel and Keke Palmer are all on tap.

[02/27/20 - 09:34 AM]
Video: "The Eddy" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Created by Damien Chazelle, Alan Poul, Glen Ballard and Jack Thorne, the series premieres Friday, May 8.

[02/27/20 - 09:01 AM]
"Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj" Is Back with New Episodes on Sunday, March 29
The series has been extended by seven additional episodes.

[02/27/20 - 09:01 AM]
Disney+ Orders "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder," The Long-Awaited Revival of the Groundbreaking Animated Series
Picking up the story of its central character Penny Proud, the new series will also include her madcap family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and her grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!).

[02/27/20 - 08:07 AM]
Video: "Go Karts" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When his mother moves them to a new town, 15-year-old Jack discovers go kart racing and dedicates himself to the sport.

[02/27/20 - 08:02 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Holds Off Demo Competition
FOX is the top draw last night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[02/27/20 - 07:04 AM]
Video: "Dirty Money" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The critically-acclaimed investigative series returns with six untold stories of scandal, financial malfeasance, and corruption in the world of business.

[02/27/20 - 07:03 AM]
Tamara Day Overhauls Massive Kansas City Homes in Season Three of HGTV's "Bargain Mansions"
In the fresh episodes, Tamara - a busy mother of four, expert designer and restoration enthusiast - will buy dilapidated manors surprisingly cheap and use budget-conscious design to turn the crumbling properties into a new family's forever home.

[02/27/20 - 02:23 AM]
"The English Game" - Written by "Downton Abbey" Creator Julian Fellowes - Coming March 20
The series charts the origins of football and how those involved reached across the class divide to establish the game as the world's most popular sport.

[02/26/20 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 26
Updates include: Rebecca Breeds set as CBS's "Clarice"; Olivia Liang to lead "Kung Fu" for The CW; and Jason Lee to topline ABC's "Valley Trash."

[02/26/20 - 08:50 PM]
They're Back! "First Wives Club" to Return for Season 2
In an official statement, BET+ confirmed that a followup season was picked up for the hit show.

[02/26/20 - 01:16 PM]
Bella Heathcote Will Co-Star Alongside Toni Collette in Pieces of Her, An 8-Episode Series Adapted from Karin Slaughter's Best-Selling Book
The Netflix series is about an act of violence that rocks a sleepy Georgia town as well as the bond between a mother and her daughter.

[02/26/20 - 12:56 PM]
Lyndsy Fonseca & Carra Patterson Cast Alongside Josh Peck in the Original Series "Turner & Hooch", Coming Soon to Disney+
The streaming service confirms the upcoming original series.

[02/26/20 - 11:03 AM]
NBC Shifts Launch of Its New Drama "Council of Dads"
The series will now premiere Tuesday, March 24 at 10:00/9:00c immediately following the season finale of "This Is Us."

[02/26/20 - 10:45 AM]
TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" Brings the Charm When It Returns on March 21 at 8 PM ET/PT
Business is booming at Bridals by Lori, so it's all hands on deck as Lori Allen, Monte Durham and the rest of the team work to ensure every bride and bridesmaid has an unforgettable experience.

[02/26/20 - 10:13 AM]
Tony Hale Cast in Hulu's "The Mysterious Benedict Society"
The two-time Emmy Award winner will play the dual role of Mr. Benedict and his twin brother Mr. Curtain.

[02/26/20 - 09:45 AM]
Oxygen Presents 12 Dark Days of Serial Killers Kicking Off April 9 with Back to Back Premieres
Highlights include the return of "Mark of a Killer" on Thursday, April 9.

[02/26/20 - 09:21 AM]
Jeremy Wade Explores World's Most Baffling Underwater Mysteries in All-New Science Channel Series
"Mysteries of the Deep" launches Thursday, April 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/26/20 - 09:18 AM]
EPIX(R) Drama Series "Pennyworth" Announces New Season Two Casting, Begins Production
Season two introduces new series regulars James Purefoy, Edward Hogg, Jessye Romeo, Ramon Tikaram and Harriet Slater.

[02/26/20 - 09:09 AM]
New Truths Are Revealed When Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Three-Part Reunion Debuts on Wednesday, March 4 at 8PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Aydin to discuss and relive this season's juiciest moments.

[02/26/20 - 09:01 AM]
E!'s "The Funny Dance Show" Has Your Favorite Comedians Attempting to Move Their Feet to the Beat as New Competition Series Premieres on Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30PM ET/PT
Justine Marino and Heidi Heaslet host the series.

[02/26/20 - 08:56 AM]
On March 5, All Your Burning Questions Will Be Answered in a Can't-Miss "Love Is Blind" Reunion Special Hosted by Vanessa and Nick Lachey
The final episode of "Love Is Blind" premieres tomorrow on the streaming service.

[02/26/20 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: Democratic Primary Debate Wins Big for CBS
The Eye's coverage averages more than 13 million viewers in primetime.

[02/26/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Marc Maron: End Times Fun" - Official Trailer - Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special
Marc's back to talk about the end of the world as we know it, in his new stand-up special, streaming March 10.

[02/26/20 - 07:34 AM]
Video: "The Letter for the King" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this sweeping fantasy series, a teenage knight-in-training (Amir Wilson) receives a secret letter on which the fate of the kingdom depends.

[02/26/20 - 07:30 AM]
We're Back - "Top Boy" Season 2 Begins Filming This Spring
Dushane, Sully, Jamie and Shelley will return for the new season.

[02/25/20 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 25
Updates include: Stella Baker to lead "The Republic of Sarah" for The CW; Mekai Curtis lands title role on "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"; and Sarah Gadon tapped for USA's "Evel."

[02/25/20 - 02:04 PM]
HBO Max Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Deal with Beloved Children's Author Mo Willems and Stampede Ventures
As part of this two-year deal, HBO Max has acquired streaming rights to Willems' first live-action special "Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime!"

[02/25/20 - 11:49 AM]
Video: E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Moves to a New Night and Time Beginning Thursday, March 26 at 8:00PM ET/PT
The cable channel releases the first promo for the new season.

[02/25/20 - 11:33 AM]
Kelly Campbell Promoted to President of Hulu
In this role, Campbell will manage Hulu's suite of on demand and live streaming businesses.

[02/25/20 - 11:03 AM]
Competition Series "Mental Samurai" Renewed for a Second Season, Premiering Wednesday, April 22, on FOX
Rob Lowe returns as host and producer of the series.

[02/25/20 - 09:30 AM]
FOX Entertainment Signs Writer/Producer Kyle Killen to Exclusive, Broadcast-Only Deal
Under terms of the agreement, Killen will develop scripted series for the FOX network.

[02/25/20 - 09:12 AM]
Cate Blanchett Co-Created & Co-Stars in "Stateless," A Netflix Limited Series
Yvonne Strahovski, Jai Courtney and Dominic West are also featured in the project, about four strangers (an airline hostess on the run from a cult, an Afghan refugee, a father of three & a bureaucrat) grappling with the immigration system.

[02/25/20 - 09:10 AM]
Three-Time Emmy(R) Nominee Molly Shannon Joins Showtime(R) Comedy Pilot "Big Deal"
Vanessa Bayer stars as a character, inspired by her own past, who overcame childhood leukemia to achieve her lifelong dream of landing a job as a successful home shopping channel host.

[02/25/20 - 09:00 AM]
New Series "Betty" Debuts May 1, Exclusively on HBO
Based on Crystal Moselle's critically acclaimed feature "Skate Kitchen," the six-episode half-hour series will air Friday nights at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/25/20 - 08:14 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Holds Off "The Voice" Return in Demos
ABC is the night's top draw among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched network.

[02/25/20 - 08:12 AM]
Video: "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Meet America's first empire-building, barrier-breaking, self made female millionaire.

[02/25/20 - 07:32 AM]
Video: "Ugly Delicious" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Special guests include Nick Kroll, Aziz Ansari, Padma Lakshmi, food writers Helen Rosner and Chris Ying, Danny McBride, Bill Simmons, and Dave Choe.

[02/25/20 - 05:31 AM]
Kelly Clarkson Returns to Host the "2020 Billboard Music Awards" Live Wednesday, April 29 at 8 P.M. ET/PT on NBC
"I'm thrilled to be back with my Billboard family," Clarkson said. "I love being part of an event that celebrates our greatest artists and entertains our fans. This a night of music that you won't want to miss!"

[02/25/20 - 03:15 AM]
Video: "Ultras" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"Ultras," the first film by Francesco Lettieri, will be available on Netflix from March 20.

[02/25/20 - 01:48 AM]
Netflix Expands Commitment to Anime by Welcoming Six Japanese Creators to Develop New Originals
In addition to the new originals that will be developed, together with the creators, Netflix will also explore ways for members to engage with these new shows off-screen through publishing and consumer products.







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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.