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[03/12/20 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 12
Updates include: 27 primetime and syndicated programs have opted to suspend or delay production over coronavirus concerns.

[03/12/20 - 03:57 PM]
AMC to Air the First Three Seasons of Acorn TV's Acclaimed Series "Line of Duty" Saturday Nights Beginning April 4 at 10PM/9C
Set in the fictional police anti-corruption unit AC-12, "Line of Duty" is a cat-and-mouse thriller that takes a probing look into modern policing and corruption.

[03/12/20 - 03:44 PM]
Discovery, Inc Announces Cancelation of Live Upfront Event
Discovery has prepared an alternative digital experience to showcase the company, portfolio, and advanced advertising products to its valued clients and agency partners, with details to be announced at a later date.

[03/12/20 - 01:57 PM]
Deserted and Forgotten: An All New Season of "Mysteries of the Abandoned" Premieres March 26 on Science Channel
The new season kicks off with a special-two hour episode, entitled "The World's Strangest Disaster Zones."

[03/12/20 - 01:43 PM]
New Animal Planet Series "Saved by the Barn" Follows Dan McKernan Who Trades in Tech Job to Rescue & Rehabilitate Barnyard Animals
The series launches Saturday, April 11 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[03/12/20 - 12:56 PM]
NBCUniversal Cancels Live Upfront Event Due to Health Concerns
The company will instead televise and stream the Upfront Presentation for the 2020-21 season to ensure the safety of all participants while also reflecting the increasingly direct relationship between NBCUniversal, its fans and its partners.

[03/12/20 - 12:23 PM]
Women Rule Lifetime's Newly Greenlit Ann Rule Movies Inspired by Novels from the Queen of True Crime
Females rule the upcoming Ann Rule productions in key writing and directing roles, far exceeding industry averages for writers and directors.

[03/12/20 - 10:44 AM]
ViacomCBS Announces Plan for 2020 Upfront Season
CBS Television Network will forego its live presentation to the advertising community at Carnegie Hall.

[03/12/20 - 10:43 AM]
"Tosh.0" Is Back with New Episodes Starting Tuesday, March 17th at 10pm ET/PT
This season will feature iconic viral sensation Rebecca Black, the Friday girl, who Daniel invites to perform at the very small desk of his public radio station.

[03/12/20 - 10:00 AM]
Spider-Man's Web-Slinging Adventures Continue in the Third Season of Disney XD's "Marvel's Spider-Man: Maximum Venom," Debuting Sunday, April 19
Comprised of six one-hour specials and featuring appearances by favorite Marvel characters including Captain Marvel, Groot, Dr. Strange and Star-Lord, the new season follows Spider-Man as he is pushed to his breaking point after Venom summons an earth-shattering threat from its home planet.

[03/12/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Disney Insider" - First Look - Disney+
Go behind-the-scenes of everything Disney in the new original series, "Disney Insider," premiering March 20.

[03/12/20 - 08:37 AM]
Discovery Channel and The Explorers Club Announce New Global Partnership
The two organizations announced a landmark, multi-year, global partnership that will showcase, support and advance the extraordinary scientific achievements of The Explorer's Club across Discovery Channel's global footprint.

[03/12/20 - 08:20 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Leads Disrupted Night
President Trump aired a live address at 9:00/8:00c on the major networks.

[03/12/20 - 07:43 AM]
Cameras Follow Families in Real Time on Whirlwind 72-Hour House Hunts in New HGTV Series "House in a Hurry"
Cameras will follow in real time as a family who needs to relocate spends 72 intense hours searching for the perfect home in their new town.

[03/12/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Fight Like a Girl" - Sneak Peek - Quibi
These WWE Superstars are transforming young women's lives.

[03/12/20 - 06:57 AM]
Pop TV Celebrates the End of "Schitt's Creek" with Behind-the-Scenes Special "Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell" Premiering Tuesday, April 7 at 8:30 PM ET/PT
The inside look will debut immediately following the series finale, which is being supersized in a simulcast across Pop TV, Comedy Central and Logo in a special event at a new time, 8:00/7:00c.

[03/12/20 - 05:40 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Announces an Intimate Personal Portrayal of Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso, from The Mediapro Studio
The five-part docu-series will launch exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in Spain, France, Italy, UK and Latin America later this year.

[03/11/20 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 11
Updates include: "Riverdale," "Survivor" shut down due to coronavirus concerns; Scott Foley among those cast on FOX's "The Big Leap"; and Angelique Cabral, Tone Bell to lead ABC's "Work Wife."

[03/11/20 - 12:26 PM]
"Queer Eye's" Yee-Haw Era Is Here (And Back For Season 6 in Texas)
Netflix confirmed the show's latest extension on social media this afternoon.

[03/11/20 - 12:01 PM]
The Show Investigation Discovery Viewers Can't Forget - "Deadly Recall" Returns with Its Most Memorable Cases
The series returns Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[03/11/20 - 11:26 AM]
Quibi Greenlights Fire Island Comedy "Trip" Starring, Created and Written by Joel Kim Booster
The story centers around two best friends who set out to have a legendary week-long summer vacation with the help of cheap rosé and a cadre of eclectic friends.

[03/11/20 - 11:11 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders Drama Pilot "American Gigolo" Starring Jon Bernthal
The potential series, a present-day reimagining of the iconic 1980 film, will be written and directed by Emmy nominee David Hollander.

[03/11/20 - 10:59 AM]
CBS All Access' Animated Series "Tooning Out the News" to Launch Monday, March 16 in the U.S. and Canada
The series will feature a cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, mocking the news of the day and interviewing real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts in daily five- to seven-minute segments, followed by a weekly full episode available every Friday.

[03/11/20 - 10:30 AM]
ABC's "Station 19" Renewed for Fourth Season
The season 17 pickup of "Grey's Anatomy" was previously announced in May 2019.

[03/11/20 - 10:05 AM]
Brand-New Season of "Bering Sea Gold" Premieres Wednesday, April 1 on Discovery Channel
Following a record-breaking heat wave in Nome, the clock is ticking as the sediment on the ocean floor begins to kick up, putting all of their known claims at risk. But the ocean floor isn't the only adversary.

[03/11/20 - 09:29 AM]
Starz Pins Down Three Series Regulars for "Heels"
Chris Bauer, Allen Maldonado and James Harrison are the latest additions to the project.

[03/11/20 - 09:07 AM]
Oxygen Greenlights New Shows Including True Crime Projects from Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos as Well as BuzzFeed News
Also on tap: a season two pickup of "Injustice with Nancy Grace."

[03/11/20 - 09:00 AM]
Apple Orders New Drama Series "Suspicion," Starring Academy Award Nominee Uma Thurman
"Suspicion" is a high-paced thriller about the kidnapping of the son of a prominent American businesswoman, played by Uma Thurman.

[03/11/20 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Goes Out on Top for ABC
The Alphabet takes home the adults 18-49 crown with the conclusion of the two-night finale.

[03/11/20 - 08:02 AM]
Meliodas and Crew Face Their Greatest Challenge Yet When Hit Fantasy Anime "The Seven Deadly Sins" Returns
"The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods" arrives this July on Netflix.

[03/11/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" - Official Trailer - Netflix - Documentary
On the heels of Woodstock, a group of teen campers are inspired to join the fight for disability civil rights.

[03/11/20 - 06:01 AM]
Danica McKellar and Victor Webster Give Sleuthers an Inside Look in "2020 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Preview Special" Premiering March 21st
"Mystery 101," "Ruby Herring Mysteries," "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries" and "Matchmaker Mysteries" are all due back in the coming weeks.

[03/11/20 - 04:00 AM]
Netflix Announces 6 More Projects Out of Turkey
Following the success of the first season, Netflix announced that "The Gift" is picked up for a third and final season which will launch in 2021.

[03/11/20 - 03:06 AM]
On Your Marks, Get Set... Say Hello to the Newest Member of the "Bake Off" Team - Matt Lucas
Channel 4 revealed the new host of "The Great British Baking Show" on social media this morning.

[03/10/20 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 10
Updates include: Andy Garcia to join Katey Sagal in ABC's "Rebel"; Meaghan Rath among latest tapped for "Jury Duty" at CBS; and Shannyn Sossamon released as FOX's "The Cleaning Lady."

[03/10/20 - 07:09 PM]
Netflix Confirms Casting of Lee Jung-jae and Park Hae-soo for New Original Series "Round Six"
"Round Six" depicts a story of people who decide to become the players of a mysterious survival game that has a whopping 40-million-dollar prize at stake.

[03/10/20 - 05:39 PM]
BET Original Film "Open" to Simulcast on BET & BET Her Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 8PM ET/PT
The film stars Essence Atkins, Keith Robinson, Jasmine Guy and Matt Cedeno.

[03/10/20 - 11:00 AM]
AMC Releases "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" Key Art and New Images
The two-season limited event series will launch on Sunday, April 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/10/20 - 10:11 AM]
AMC Greenlights First Ever Prime-Time Animated Drama Series, "Pantheon"
In its first season, "Pantheon" focuses on Maddie, a bullied teen who receives mysterious help from someone online.

[03/10/20 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Greenlights Mark Wahlberg's 8-Episode Documentary Series "Wahl Street"
The documentary series offers fans a glimpse into global star Mark Wahlberg's life as he juggles the demands of a rigorous film schedule coupled with an ever-growing network of diverse businesses.

[03/10/20 - 09:31 AM]
"Coffee & Kareem" Drops April 3 on Netflix
The film's ensemble cast includes Ed Helms, Taraji P. Henson, Betty Gilpin, King Bach and David Alan Grier.

[03/10/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Among the eccentrics and cult personalities in the stranger-than-fiction world of big cat owners, few stand out more than Joe Exotic, a mulleted, gun-toting polygamist and country western singer who presides over an Oklahoma roadside zoo.

[03/10/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Central Park" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
The animated series voice cast includes Josh Gad, Leslie Odom, Jr., Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, and Stanley Tucci.

[03/10/20 - 08:14 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Dominates Demo Race
ABC cruises to victory among adults 18-49 with night one of the show's season finale.

[03/10/20 - 07:40 AM]
Video: "Tom Segura: Ball Hog" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Segura is back with a new special on Tuesday, March 24.

[03/10/20 - 07:18 AM]
Drew and Jonathan Scott Help Hollywood Superstars Show Renovation Appreciation in New HGTV Series "Celebrity IOU"
The star-studded, uplifting series, premiering Monday, April 13, features the network's immensely popular twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott as they help each award-winning celebrity with a special renovation.

[03/10/20 - 07:00 AM]
Quibi Announces Cleaning Competition "Squeaky Clean" from Authentic Entertainment and Shine TV
Taking place on the shiniest-floor studio in competition history, contestants will clean against each other - with the winner of each episode determined by a signature white glove and blacklight test.

[03/10/20 - 06:01 AM]
Bethany Joy Lenz and Michael Rady Give Viewers a Sneak Peek in "2020 Spring Fever Preview Special" Premiering March 21st, on Hallmark Channel
Said duo stars in "Just My Type," premiering Saturday, March 28.

[03/10/20 - 05:17 AM]
"Summertime" - New Netflix Italian Original Series Produced by Cattleya Will Premiere Globally on April 29th, 2020
The eight-episode series is a modern love story set during the summer on Italy's Adriatic Coast.

[03/10/20 - 03:58 AM]
John Boyega's UpperRoom to Develop Non-English Language Films with Netflix
Boyega's production company will develop film projects based on stories, cast, characters, crew, literary properties, mythology, screenplays and/or other elements in or around African countries, with a focus on West and East Africa.







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[11/01/24 - 02:01 PM]
HBO Orders Original Limited Drama "DTF ST. Louis" to Series
The limited series stars and is executive produced by Jason Bateman and David Harbour.

[11/01/24 - 02:00 PM]
Disney Branded Television Greenlights "How We Became the Biggest Band in the World" and "Vampirina" (Working Titles) for Disney Channel and Disney+
The Latter series is based on the books written by Anne Marie Pace and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, and inspired by the Disney Jr. animated series "Vampirina" from Chris Nee.

[11/01/24 - 12:48 PM]
Peacock Renews Long-Running Soap "Days of Our Lives" for 61st Season
The renewal comes on the eve of "Day of Days," the annual fan event at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles being held on Saturday, November 2, where the show's 60th season will be celebrated.

[11/01/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Rhythm + Flow" Season 2 - Cast Announcement - Netflix
The search for the next face of hip-hop moves to Atlanta as global hitmakers Ludacris, Latto and DJ Khaled join the judging panel to mentor fresh talent.

[11/01/24 - 12:00 PM]
60 Years After Debuting on the Network, Christmas Classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Returns to NBC for a Special 75-Minute Telecast on Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Said date was the same it premiered in 1964 as part of the "General Electric Fantasy Hour."

[11/01/24 - 11:54 AM]
"High Potential" Continues Linear Dominance as ABC Wins Tuesday 10 p.m. Hour in Total Viewers for First Time in 4 Years
Season to date through week five, "High Potential" stands as ABC's most-watched (10.42 million) new series in six years - since the 2018-2019 season with "The Conners."

[11/01/24 - 10:31 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Debut Riveting First-Look at Season 3 of the Hit Noir Thriller "Dark Winds"
The series will return with all new episodes exclusively on AMC and AMC+ on Sunday, March 9 at 9pm ET/PT.

[11/01/24 - 10:05 AM]
TBS "All I Watch for Christmas" and TNT "Christmas Maximus" Kick Off Holiday Programming on Saturday, November 2
With countless blockbuster films airing over 8-weeks, TNT "Christmas Maximus" takes holiday movies to the next level, serving as a hub for endless seasonal offerings and high-energy classics.

[11/01/24 - 10:03 AM]
'Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer on ABC
Highlights include a new season of "The Great Christmas Light Fight," along with news of a season 13 pickup for 2025.

[11/01/24 - 10:00 AM]
FOX and Gordon Ramsay Count Down to the Super Bowl with "Kitchen Nightmares: Road to Super Bowl LIX"
Gordon Ramsay's iconic series returns with a supercharged two-hour episode, Wednesday, January 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), with regular episodes airing on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT, beginning January 8 on FOX.

[11/01/24 - 09:30 AM]
Prime Video Reveals "Pimpinero: Blood and Oil" will Premiere Exclusively on November 22
The film is set in the desert bordering Colombia and Venezuela, where gasoline smugglers known as "pimpineros" risk their lives transporting illegal fuel from one country to another.

[11/01/24 - 09:06 AM]
Freeform's "25 Days of Christmas" Returns with Yuletide Cheer This December
A delightful collection of Christmas favorites is being offered to make spirits bright, including "Home Alone," "The Santa Clause" trilogy and "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000).

[11/01/24 - 09:00 AM]
Watch CBS News and Stations' "America Decides: Election '24" Team Coverage Across Broadcast, Streaming and Digital
Primetime election night coverage on CBS and CBS News 24/7 will begin at 7:00 PM, ET, anchored by Norah O'Donnell from CBS News' election headquarters in New York City.

[11/01/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Miss Scarlet" Season 5 Preview
Criminals have never stumped Eliza Scarlet, but a new Detective Inspector...? She's on the case!

[11/01/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..." - Date Announcement - Netflix
Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actor. Grammy-winning singer. Beloved comedian. Jamie Foxx returns to the stage to set the record straight.