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[08/26/20 - 11:54 PM]
"Welcome to the Anti-Bucin Class" Bucin Premieres on Netflix Globally on September 18
The film marks the directorial debut of popular YouTube content creator Chandra Liow, and is co-written by Jovial Da Lopez who also stars in the film.

[08/26/20 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 26
Updates include: Netflix pulls the plug on "Altered Carbon"; T.I. to lead "Twenty Four Seven" at CBS All Access; and Peacock lands "Skywatch" TV series.

[08/26/20 - 04:15 PM]
All-New Unscripted Series "I Can See Your Voice" to Debut Following Season Four Premiere of "The Masked Singer" on Wednesday, Sept. 23 on FOX
Originally scheduled to air this fall in the Wednesday 9:00 PM time slot, "MasterChef Junior" will air later in the season.

[08/26/20 - 03:50 PM]
Margaret Qualley Will Star in "Maid," A Dramedy Inspired by Stephanie Land's New York Times Best Selling Memoir
Qualley will play Alex, a single mother who turns to housekeeping to - barely - make ends meet.

[08/26/20 - 02:30 PM]
Rock'n Robin Productions and ABC News Present an Exclusive Primetime Special on the Rescue and Recovery of 17-Year-Old Shark Attack Survivor Paige Winter, Thursday, Sept. 10
The primetime special is titled "Shark Attack: The Paige Winter Story with Robin Roberts."

[08/26/20 - 12:14 PM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Virtual Three-Part Reunion Begins Wednesday, September 2 at 9PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen "virtually" joins Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, Denise Richards, and newcomers Garcelle Beauvais and friend Sutton Stracke as they revisit a rollercoaster season that tested their friendships in more ways than one.

[08/26/20 - 12:01 PM]
CBS Announces Upcoming Program Premiere Dates in September and October
The series include a mix of original news and alternative programming, and two scripted dramas and one comedy series making their broadcast network debuts.

[08/26/20 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Special Event "Between the World and Me" Adds to All-Star Cast
Additional cast will include: Jharrel Jerome, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Janet Mock, Jason Moran, Wendell Pierce, Mj Rodriguez, Kendrick Sampson, Yara Shahidi and Michelle Wilson.

[08/26/20 - 11:55 AM]
Academy Award Nominee Charles Shyer to Direct Justin Hartley, Bonnie Bedelia and Treat Williams in "The Noel Diary" for Netflix
Netflix has acquired the rights to The New York Times bestselling novel by Richard Paul Evans and will adapt it into a feature film.

[08/26/20 - 11:00 AM]
Syfy Drama "The Surrealtor" Casts Six Series Regulars
Tim Rozon, Sarah Levy, Adam Korson, Maurice Dean Wint, Savannah Basley and Tennille Read have been cast as series regulars.

[08/26/20 - 10:15 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" Returns for Its 33rd Season in National Syndication the Week of Sept. 7
The top morning talk show will return to its New York City studio, with hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest and the "Live" team transitioning from more than five months of shows produced remotely via video chat.

[08/26/20 - 10:04 AM]
AXS TV Announces Grammy-Winning Rock Trailblazer Lzzy Hale as Host for Season Three of "A Year in Music," Premiering Sunday, October 4 at 9:30 P.M. ET
The series provides a unique and informative exploration of some of music's most definitive years.

[08/26/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Social Distance" - Casting Announcement - Netflix
Netflix's new anthology series will feature Danielle Brooks, Mike Colter, Oscar Nunez, Guillermo Diaz, Asante Blackk, Lovie Simone, Marsha Stephanie Blake and more.

[08/26/20 - 10:00 AM]
Trevor Tordjman Set to Join the Cast of Popular Disney Channel Comedy "Bunk'd"
In the series, Parker Preston (Tordjman) is a witty charmer with an inherent likeability, despite the cocky demeanor he's picked up as a member of an ultra-wealthy family.

[08/26/20 - 09:16 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at Fall Slate of New Documentary Series Narrated by Olivia Colman, Tom Hiddleston and Paul Rudd
"Tiny World," "Becoming You" and "Earth at Night in Color" are all on tap in the coming months.

[08/26/20 - 08:50 AM]
Video: "The Taco Chronicles" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
All episodes will be available in September 15, just in time to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day.

[08/26/20 - 08:22 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "America's Got Talent" Stay in Front
The network remains the top draw in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/26/20 - 08:18 AM]
TV One's "Uncensored" Returns with a Star-Studded Line Up That Tells It All in New Episodes Starting Sunday, September 6 at 10 P.M./9C
Larenz Tate, Tyrese, Eve, Yandy Smith-Harris, Omari Hardwick, Jenifer Lewis and Debbie Allen are among those profiled.

[08/26/20 - 08:01 AM]
OWN Announces Straight-to-Series Order for New Original Drama "Delilah" from Acclaimed "Greenleaf" Creator Craig Wright
Maahra Hill stars as Delilah Connolly, a headstrong, highly principled lawyer living in Charlotte, North Carolina.

[08/26/20 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "The Forty-Year-Old Version" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Radha is a down-on-her-luck NY playwright, who is desperate for a breakthrough before 40.

[08/26/20 - 07:04 AM]
Video: Netflix Announces Teaser, Key Art and Premiere Date for "Good Morning, Veronica"
The clock is ticking and time is running out fast for Verônica (Tainá Müller), clerk at the São Paulo Homicide Police Station.

[08/26/20 - 07:01 AM]
Genius Loves Company as Top-Rated Sitcom "Young Sheldon" Joins Nick at Nite's Family Comedy Lineup in November
Year to date, Nick at Nite ranks as cable's top network with Women 18-49 and is also currently delivering its highest share of Adults 18-49 since 2016.

[08/26/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Julie and the Phantoms" New Series Trailer - Netflix Futures
You only live once, but you can rock forever.

[08/26/20 - 07:01 AM]
Kay Adams and Lawrence K. Jackson Named Co-Hosts of New "People" Daily TV Show
The half-hour TV show is inspired by the brand's unique combination of the most popular celebrity and inspirational human-interest stories including entertainment news, exclusive interviews, feature stories, beauty and style, true crime, and more.

[08/26/20 - 07:01 AM]
Acorn TV Acquires BBC One Detective Drama "Bloodlands"
Set in Northern Ireland and written by Chris Brandon, the gripping, four-part Irish crime thriller stars James Nesbitt as a veteran detective going into his own dark past to try an solve a cold case.

[08/26/20 - 06:31 AM]
Carrie Underwood Stars in Reimagined 2020 NBC "Sunday Night Football" Show Open
Working within social-distancing parameters, the 2020 show open was uniquely produced without extras in a studio or stadium, while also celebrating the millions who watch the games.

[08/26/20 - 06:00 AM]
Performers Announced for the "55th Academy of Country Music Awards" Airing Wednesday, Sept. 16 on CBS
Among the performers: Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion and Thomas Rhett featuring Jon Pardi.

[08/26/20 - 01:08 AM]
Video: "The Last Word" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Anke Engelke stars in the series, due on September 17.

[08/26/20 - 12:02 AM]
Video: "Making The Witcher" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Go behind the monsters, the ballads, and every bit of magic that went into bringing The Witcher's Continent to life.

[08/25/20 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 25
Updates include: truTV nixes third season of "I'm Sorry"; Mary McCormack cast in Starz's "Heels"; and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett tapped for HBO Max's "Generation."

[08/25/20 - 01:01 PM]
BET News Presents: "A March for Action" Friday, August 28 at 11am ET on BET
Marc Lamont Hill hosts an in-depth conversation on this call to action and its urgency as our nation prepares for the biggest presidential election in a generation.

[08/25/20 - 12:15 PM]
OWN Announces Black Fatherhood Special "OWN Spotlight: They Call Me Dad" Set to Premiere on Tuesday, September 15
Bishop T.D. Jakes, Anthony Hamilton, D-Nice, Malcolm Jenkins and Kirk Franklin are among those featured.

[08/25/20 - 11:02 AM]
HGTV Hit Series "Renovation Island" Smashed Ratings Records and Grew the Network's Sunday Night Audience by 60 Percent
HGTV further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[08/25/20 - 10:40 AM]
Food Network Gets Into the Halloween Spirit with Largest Offering Yet Featuring All-New Series, Specials and Returning Favorites to Help Viewers Eat, Drink and Be Scary
Highlights include the new series Outrageous Pumpkins as well as returning seasons of "Halloween Baking Championship" and "Halloween Wars."

[08/25/20 - 10:14 AM]
Free Streaming Network Crackle Announces New Originals and Exclusives, Movies, and Series for September
New original series include "Spides" and "Metro Sexual."

[08/25/20 - 10:00 AM]
NBCUniversal Television and Streaming Places Cross-Platform Straight-to-Series Order for "Joe Exotic," Starring Kate McKinnon
The limited series event will roll out across NBCU's scripted entertainment platforms - NBC, Peacock and USA.

[08/25/20 - 09:50 AM]
CBS Sports Delivers Its Best Viewership Average and Highest-Rated PGA Tour Season in Five Years
CBS Sports further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[08/25/20 - 09:43 AM]
National Geographic's Fan-Favorite Franchise, "Life Below Zero," Returns with an All-New Season on Monday, Sept. 7, at 8 PM ET
The new season will be followed by the brand-new spin-off series, "Life Below Zero: Next Generation."

[08/25/20 - 09:00 AM]
CBS All Access' Limited Event Series "The Stand" to Premiere on Thursday, Dec. 17
The nine-episode series will drop weekly on Thursdays exclusively for CBS All Access subscribers.

[08/25/20 - 08:31 AM]
History Greenlights New Competition Series "Assembly Required" (Working Title) Starring and Executive Produced by Golden Globe(R) Winner Tim Allen
Allen is set to reunite with Richard Karn who will serve as host and executive producer.

[08/25/20 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers; Shares Demo Crown with CBS
The return of "Love Island" helps the latter split the adults 18-49 honors.

[08/25/20 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Max Announces Powerhouse Cast for LGBTQ+ Docuseries "Equal"
Included in the cast are Cheyenne Jackson, Anthony Rapp, Shannon Purser, Heather Matarazzo, Jamie Clayton, Isis King, Samira Wiley, Gale Harold, and many others.

[08/25/20 - 06:46 AM]
HBO Max and "The West Wing" Creator Aaron Sorkin Announce Historic "A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote"
Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and Martin Sheen will reprise their roles from the episode.

[08/25/20 - 06:32 AM]
104th Indianapolis 500 Delivers NBC Sports' Second-Most Watched IndyCar Race on Record
NBC Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, August 23.

[08/25/20 - 05:33 AM]
Video: "Enola Holmes" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When Enola Holmes - Sherlock's teen sister - discovers her mother missing, she sets off to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord.

[08/25/20 - 05:01 AM]
Reelz Adds New Stories Celebrating Beloved Stars of Comedy, Music and Movies to September 2020 Lineup
Said lineup is highlighted by new stories celebrating the remarkable lives and enduring legacies of Bernie Mac and Lucille Ball.

[08/25/20 - 02:57 AM]
Netflix Presents "Troll" - A Norwegian Feature Film Directed by Roar Uthaug
Deep inside the mountain of Dovre, something gigantic awakens after being trapped for a thousand years.

[08/25/20 - 12:14 AM]
Video: "The Gift" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Reckoning with a different world, Atiye races against time to realize her destiny as the mysterious syndicate behind Serdar threatens the future.

[08/24/20 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 24
Updates include: The CW eyes live-action "The Powerpuff Girls" series; Jordan Alexander cast in HBO Max's "Gossip Girl"; and Keira Knightley to star in "The Essex Serpent" for Apple TV+.

[08/24/20 - 08:57 PM]
"#Alive," Starring Yoo Ah-in and Park Shin-hye, Confirmed for September 8 Release on Netflix
The film tells the story of a mysterious virus outbreak that suddenly spreads throughout modern day Seoul and rapidly grows out of control.







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[04/25/24 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix Greenlights Leanne Morgan Scripted Comedy from Co-Creator Chuck Lorre
Additionally, Morgan will do two stand-up specials for Netflix.

[04/25/24 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix & Shondaland Announce New "Bridgerton" Season 3 Product Collections & Brand Collaborations
In celebration of its upcoming Season 3 premiere, Netflix and Shondaland are announcing new product collections with leading lifestyle brands that speak to the essence of the Bridgerton universe and the underpinnings of the romantic Regency era releasing this spring.

[04/25/24 - 10:37 AM]
ABC's "Will Trent" Continues Momentum as Series Logs Highest Total Viewer Audience to Date and Highest Adults 18-49 Rating in Over a Year
After 35 days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, "Will Trent" continues its ratings climb in episode three of season two, growing to 11.23 million Total Viewers and marking its highest multiplatform telecast to date.

[04/25/24 - 10:07 AM]
Video: "Prom Dates" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Prom Dates" follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom.

[04/25/24 - 10:02 AM]
HGTV Picks-Up New Season of Popular Hawaii-Based Series "Renovation Aloha"
The new season is slated to premiere in 2025.

[04/25/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Third Season of "Mayor of Kingstown"
In season three, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls.

[04/25/24 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Enters Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement to Air Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants
The 73rd Miss USA Pageant will air live on Sunday, August 4 while the companion pageant, Miss Teen USA, will air live on Thursday, August 1.

[04/25/24 - 09:29 AM]
The Brenner Brothers Are Back with a Sequel This Holiday Season on Hallmark Channel!
Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin reprise their roles in the all-new sequel to "Three Wise Men and a Baby" - the #1 most-watched original movie premiere of 2022.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere Two-Night Event "The Great War" Executive Produced by Robin Roberts on May 27
The documentary series is told through dramatic narrative sequences, insightful interviews and contemporary scholarship, and dynamic archival footage.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Clipped" - Official Trailer - Laurence Fishburne, Jacki Weaver, Cleopatra Coleman, Ed O'Neill - FX
The scandalous story of LA's other basketball team.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for the New Documentary Series "Hollywood Con Queen," Featuring the Unbelievable Story of One of Hollywood's Biggest Scams, Premiering Globally May 8
"Hollywood Con Queen" hails from Emmy winner Chris Smith and Library Films.

[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.