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[04/24/20 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 24
Updates include: Stephen Graham joins the cast of "Peaky Blinders"; and Genevieve O'Reilly, Denise Gough tapped for the Diego Luna-led "Star Wars" series at Disney+.

[04/24/20 - 03:09 PM]
Keke Palmer Joins Derrick "D-Nice" Jones as Co-Host of MTV's Live Musical Event "Club MTV Presents #DanceTogether with D-Nice" Airing Saturday, April 25th at 10PM ET/PT
The one-hour special - held in support of The Save The Music Foundation - simulcasts across MTV, VH1 and MTV2, and will be livestreamed on PlutoTV.

[04/24/20 - 02:22 PM]
Encore of "The Disney Family Singalong" Followed by an All-New "American Idol" Set for Sunday, April 26, on ABC
Said rebroadcast will replace the previously announced original of "America's Funniest Home Videos" at 7:00/6:00c.

[04/24/20 - 01:00 PM]
ABC Slots Pair of "Shark Tank" Originals on Wednesday Nights
Look for fresh installments to fill the Wednesday, 10:00/9:00c hour on May 6 and May 13.

[04/24/20 - 12:07 PM]
Victoria Justice to Host "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together" on Saturday, May 2, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
With kids having cast millions of votes for their favorite celebrities, movies, games and more, this year's virtually produced show will reveal the winners through some of the most creative orange-blimp acceptances in KCA history.

[04/24/20 - 11:54 AM]
NBC Makes Changes to "Council of Dads," "Blindspot" Premieres
Due to the recent addition of "A Parks and Recreation Special" on April 30, "Blindspot" will now premiere its fifth and final season on Thursday, May 7.

[04/24/20 - 10:22 AM]
Cody and The Helpsters Team Up for Apple's "Helpsters Help You," Inspired by the Parents' Choice Award-Winning "Helpsters," Now Streaming for Free
The first episode of "Helpsters Help You" is now streaming, and new episodes will continue to roll out for free, every Friday on Apple TV+.

[04/24/20 - 09:31 AM]
"Unearthed" Returns to Science Channel Using Cutting-Edge Technology to Decode World's Greatest Mysteries and Structures
New episodes roll out this Sunday, April 26, decoding the mysteries of the world's most iconic structures and monuments from ancient to present day.

[04/24/20 - 09:31 AM]
HBO's New Series "I May Destroy You" from Michaela Coel Debuts This June
This fearless, frank and provocative series explores the question of sexual consent in contemporary life and how, in our modern landscape of dating and relationships, we make the distinction between liberation and exploitation.

[04/24/20 - 09:02 AM]
"Carmen Sandiego" Is Coming Back for Season 3 - More Secrets Revealed, Only on Netflix
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[04/24/20 - 08:53 AM]
Video: "The Hollow" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Futures
After discovering the truth behind the Hollow, friends Adam, Mira and Kai must face their fears and tackle even bigger challenges together.

[04/24/20 - 08:44 AM]
Video: TV's "Wizards of Waverly Place" Cast Reunite for New Hope Club's "Worse" Video
The video marks the directorial debut of Bailee Madison, an alum of the hit TV series and she reunited several of her former castmates for the song's love-on-the-rocks storyline.

[04/24/20 - 08:13 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Gets Boost from Opening Round of NFL Draft
The Alphabet's coverage is up 33% among adults 18-49 from a year ago.

[04/24/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Showtime Offers the Series Premiere of "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels" Early Online Ahead of Its On-Air Premiere
The premiere episode is available for free now on YouTube and SHO.com.

[04/24/20 - 06:59 AM]
Freeform Launches the Instagram Live Concert Series "#StayTheFFHome Live Music Showcase," Starting Friday, April 24
The live music series will run biweekly and highlight Freeform talent and feature performances from musical artists who have been featured in the network's shows.

[04/24/20 - 06:29 AM]
Documentary News Series "Axios" Expands Its 2020 Season, Returning Monday April 27
The documentary news series returns this month with plans to ramp up production and will now air bi-weekly for the rest of 2020.

[04/23/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 23
Updates include: Syfy ramps up its animated commitments; Rob Long to pen FOX's "The Texanist"; and Danny DeVito, Aubrey Plaza to voice FX's "Little Demon."

[04/23/20 - 04:02 PM]
"Parks & Recreation" Returns to NBC for Original One-Time Special to Benefit Feeding America(R)
"A Parks and Recreation Special" is set to air Thursday, April 30 at 8:30/7:30c.

[04/23/20 - 12:32 PM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Jesus Trejo: Stay at Home Son" - Debut Stand-Up Comedy Special to Premiere Friday, May 29 at 9 PM ET/PT
Filmed at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood, the hour-long special is full of candid humor as Trejo gives us a front-row seat into his amusing family dynamics.

[04/23/20 - 12:00 PM]
"Life" Finds a Way for WE tv's "Life After Lockup" Through Unprecedented Talent-Filmed Series
The new miniseries will consist of four one-hour episodes, created from self-shot footage using iPhone videos, Go Pros, Osmos, Skype video diaries and interviews, and more.

[04/23/20 - 12:00 PM]
Apple Lands "The Shrink Next Door," Starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd
The eight-episode limited series is inspired by true events that detail the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist to the stars Dr. Isaac "Ike" Herschkopf, played by Rudd, and his longtime patient Martin "Marty" Markowitz, played by Ferrell.

[04/23/20 - 11:00 AM]
Jason Kurtz Named Executive Producer of "The Drew Barrymore Show"
Kurtz, who will also serve as showrunner, joins "The Drew Barrymore Show" from NBCUniversal Entertainment where he spent the last three years creating and piloting several first-run, cable and digital concepts under a development deal.

[04/23/20 - 10:59 AM]
"Happiness Continues" for Jonas Brothers Fans with an All New Concert Documentary Premiering Tomorrow, Friday April 24, 2020 Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
The film offers a behind the scenes look at the Grammy-nominated multiplatinum powerhouse trio Jonas Brothers on their sold-out "Happiness Begins" 2019 concert tour.

[04/23/20 - 10:18 AM]
An All-New Season of "North Woods Law" Premieres on Animal Planet with Two-Hour Special on Sunday, Apr. 26
In an all-new season, Animal Planet continues to document the work and lives of the Conservation Officers who work tirelessly to preserve and protect the natural resources of the Granite State.

[04/23/20 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Trailer - "The Great" Starring Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult
"The Great" is a satirical, comedic drama about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia's history.

[04/23/20 - 10:01 AM]
truTV's Emmy(R)-Nominated Series "At Home with Amy Sedaris" Returns for Season 3 on Wednesday, May 20
Guests this season include Michael Cera, Ann Dowd, Rachel Dratch, David Alan Grier, Debi Mazar, Paul Rudd and Justin Theroux.

[04/23/20 - 09:33 AM]
"The Story of Soaps," A Two-Hour Television Event from ABC and People, Debuts Tuesday, May 19, at 8:00 P.M.
Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Andy Cohen, Bryan Cranston, Vivica A. Fox, Jon Hamm, Susan Lucci, Denise Richards, John Stamos and Chandra Wilson are among those featured.

[04/23/20 - 09:15 AM]
"Black Monday" to Return on Showtime(R) Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM
Viewers can catch up on the first six episodes Sundays, starting May 17 at 8:30/7:30c, or watch On Demand or streaming.

[04/23/20 - 09:03 AM]
Paramount Network Announces Highly Anticipated Premiere Date for Season Three of "Yellowstone"
Cable's #1 original series for the past two summers returns Father's Day on a new night Sunday, June 21.

[04/23/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: AMC Releases Key Art and New Teaser for the Three-Part Drama "Quiz" Premiering Sunday, May 31 at 10 PM ET/9 PM CT
"Quiz" tells the extraordinary and sensational story of how Charles and Diana Ingram attempted an "audacious heist" on the quiz show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"

[04/23/20 - 08:17 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Keeps FOX on Top
The network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/23/20 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix and The Pokemon Company International Team Up for U.S. Premiere of "Pokemon Journeys: The Series"
The partnership kicks off with the launch of the first 12 episodes of the new 23rd season of the series on June 12.

[04/23/20 - 07:03 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" Season Five to Premiere This Summer
The new season had previously been scheduled to premiere on Sunday, May 3.

[04/23/20 - 07:01 AM]
BET+ Adds New Procedural Drama "Diggstown" to Its Ever-Expanding Line-Up of Originals
The six-part series follows Marcie Diggs, played by Vinessa Antoine, a star corporate lawyer who, after her beloved aunt commits suicide following a malicious prosecution, decides to reconsider her priorities.

[04/23/20 - 07:00 AM]
Crackle Assists Parents with Quarantine by Launching "Homeschool Channel", Delivering Free Educational Video Content for Parents of Young Children
Each series will begin with a public service ad (PSA) from the Ad Council to educate and empower families with young children with messages around healthy habits during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

[04/23/20 - 05:55 AM]
Video: Disney+ Releases "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian" Trailer and Key Art
Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Jon Favreau.

[04/23/20 - 05:01 AM]
Red Nose Day Launches First Ever Digital Red Nose
In light of the health crisis and in an effort to help the public adhere to current health recommendations to avoid face-touching, Red Nose Day's iconic Red Noses will not be sold in Walgreens stores this year.

[04/23/20 - 12:06 AM]
Netflix Presents "Vinterviken 2021" - A Contemporary Adaptation of Mats Wahl's Novel by the Same Name
The story is set in Stockholm 2021 and focuses on the love story between Elisabeth and John John.

[04/22/20 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 22
Updates include: Leslye Headland to spearhead new "Star Wars" series at Disney+; IMDb to revive "Leverage" for its streaming service; and Hulu's "The Mysterious Benedict Society" rounds out cast.

[04/22/20 - 05:24 PM]
Netflix Confirms New Korean Original Series "Hellbound," Partnering with "Train to Busan" Director Yeon Sang-ho
In "Hellbound," supernatural beings appear out of nowhere to condemn people to hell.

[04/22/20 - 05:02 PM]
Governor Andrew Cuomo to Give First Late Night Interview on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Tonight at 11PM ET/PT on Comedy Central
The interview will also be available on all of the series' social platforms, including The Daily Show's YouTube Channel.

[04/22/20 - 04:27 PM]
"Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy(R) Salute to Prince" to Be Rebroadcast Saturday, April 25, on CBS
The two-hour special originally aired last night on the network.

[04/22/20 - 03:15 PM]
DJ D-Nice, Chris Harrison, JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers Join Bachelor Nation for "The Bachelor Presents: Monday Night Mixer," A Multiplatform Virtual Party on Monday, April 27
"The Most Dramatic Club Quarantine Ever" begins at 7:00 p.m. EDT/4:00 p.m. PDT.

[04/22/20 - 02:30 PM]
Quibi Announces Development of Psychological Anthology Series "Horror Accidental" Written and Directed by Evan Daugherty
The series was made exclusively for mobile viewing and highlights everyday situations normal people find themselves in - and the horrific possibilities that lurk around every corner in our modern world.

[04/22/20 - 02:04 PM]
Lifetime Greenlights New Series "Dance Moms: Abby's Virtual Dance Off"
In each self-contained episode, Abby Lee Miller invites dancers from across the country to submit their best moves and footwork to see who has what it takes to impress her enough to be named "The Abby Dancer."

[04/22/20 - 11:30 AM]
Video: SundanceTV Releases Key Art and Trailer for the Upcoming Sophomore Season of Witty Drama "The Split" Premiering Thursday, May 21 at Midnight ET/9 PM PT
This witty examination of modern marriage in its sophomore season introduces new complex realities behind damaging affairs, power struggles in toxic relationships and what lies behind a sparkling public image of a celebrity love.

[04/22/20 - 11:22 AM]
"Harley Quinn" Invades Syfy Sundays in May
Look for all 13 episodes from season one to broadcast over four consecutive Sundays at 11:00/10:00c.

[04/22/20 - 10:53 AM]
Lifetime Goes Down Under with "Married at First Sight: Australia" Premiering May 27
After 10 seasons of making everlasting relationships in the United States, Lifetime brings fans more of what they love with 12 new couples, including one same-sex duo, from the other side of the world.

[04/22/20 - 10:14 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces Slate of New Content Amidst COVID-19 #WithMe Initiatives
In addition, engaging new content will come directly from notable YouTube personalities who will be able to leverage the global platform's quality livestream capabilities from a safe space.

[04/22/20 - 09:29 AM]
HBO Renews "Westworld" for a Fourth Season
"From the western theme park to the technocratic metropolis of the near future, we've thoroughly enjoyed every twist and turn from the minds of master storytellers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy," noted Casey Bloys. "We can't wait to see where their inspired vision takes us next."







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[04/16/24 - 12:00 PM]
CBS Leads Broadcast with 14 of Top 20 Non-Sports Programs
CBS has led the four broadcasters since its February new season premieres, winning six nights a week (Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday).

[04/16/24 - 10:49 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Original Movie "The Bad Orphan" Starring Betsy Brandt and Chloe Coco Chapman
Mark Taylor and Eve Edwards also star in the film.

[04/16/24 - 10:29 AM]
Prime Video Orders "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" from MGM Alternative with Three Time Super Bowl Champion Travis Kelce Set to Host
The 20-episode order is a spinoff of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" and is being produced by MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios.

[04/16/24 - 09:31 AM]
Screen Actors Guild Awards Sets Date for 2025
The two-hour ceremony will stream live Sunday, February 23, 2025 on Netflix at 8 p.m. (ET) / 5 p.m. (PT).

[04/16/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "A Man in Full" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Facing relentless foes and sudden bankruptcy, an Atlanta real estate tycoon must claw his way back to the top when his empire begins to crumble.

[04/16/24 - 08:56 AM]
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Is Most-Watched Non-New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball" Game in Six Years
The San Diego Padres 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 14 delivered an average audience of nearly two million viewers (1,961,000) on ESPN, according to Nielsen.

[04/16/24 - 08:23 AM]
New HGTV Series "Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?" Will Inspire Bargain Buyers to Take on and Reimagine Dreamy Older Homes
During the eight-episode season, the Finkelsteins will take potential buyers on tours of two listings - from traditional styles such as Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Tudor and Queen Anne to out-of-the-box ones like a church and a firehouse - that are brimming with history and unique architecture.

[04/16/24 - 08:09 AM]
Video: "Hacks" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Max
Make sure you get her good side.

[04/16/24 - 08:03 AM]
Drew and Jonathan Scott Stake Their Resources and Reputation to Back Struggling Property Investors in New HGTV Series "Backed by the Bros" Premiering Wednesday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The 10-episode season will show another side of the Brothers - proven real estate moguls who know a good investment when they see one - as they relinquish total control of renovations to advise bewildered entrepreneurs, short-term rental owners and residential developers on high-stakes investment properties.

[04/16/24 - 08:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces New Thriller "Down Cemetery Road," Starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson
Thompson plays struggling Oxford private eye Zoƫ Boehm, alongside Wilson as Sarah Tucker, who becomes obsessed with the whereabouts of a child she believes to have gone missing.

[04/16/24 - 07:32 AM]
Paramount+ Teams Up with National Park Foundation as First-Ever Official Streaming Partner
The collaboration will kick off this Earth Day on April 22.

[04/16/24 - 07:02 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Hits Highest Prime Viewership This Year - Driven by TNT Sports' NCAA Men's Final Four Coverage - with Nearly a 70 Percent Share Among Adults on Saturday, April 6
In total TV primetime that night, WBD's popular lifestyle, entertainment, sports and news brands secured a 54 percent share among Adults 18-49 and a 51 percent share among Adults 25-54.

[04/16/24 - 07:00 AM]
BET Media Group Extends Multi-Year Content Partnership with Tyler Perry Through 2028
The pact includes new seasons of "Sistas," "The Oval," "Assisted Living," "House of Payne," "Zatima," "Bruh," "All the Queen's Men" as well as the new scripted series "Route 187."

[04/16/24 - 05:55 AM]
Netflix and MVP Announce Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano to Stream Exclusively on Netflix on July 20th
Taylor vs. Serrano 2 will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from the 80,000-seat capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.

[04/16/24 - 03:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Start of Production of Second Season of "High Tides"
Prepare for a new season with more drama, romance, and adventures from familiar faces such as Pommelien Thijs, Willem De Schryver, Eliyha Altena and Anna Drijver.