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[04/20/21 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 20
Updates include: Emilia Clarke latest on track to join Marvel Studios' "Secret Invasion"; Michael Cuesta, James Griffiths to helm ABC drama pilots; and Sonya Cassidy boards "The Man Who Fell to Earth" at Showtime.

[04/20/21 - 05:30 PM]
Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell to Anchor "The Chauvin Verdict," A Live, One-Hour Special on the Trial of a Minneapolis Police Officer for the Death of George Floyd
King will anchor the special, airing tonight at 10:00/9:00c on CBS, from Minneapolis and O'Donnell from Washington, D.C.

[04/20/21 - 05:16 PM]
Award-Winning Drama "Survivor's Remorse" to Air on BET Starting Wednesday, April 21
Starring Jessie T. Usher, RonReaco Lee, Erica Ash, Teyonah Parris, Tichina Arnold, and Mike Epps, the series centers around the lives of Cam Calloway and his family after he signs a pro-basketball contract and moves his family to Atlanta.

[04/20/21 - 05:12 PM]
OWN's Popular Docu-Series "Black Love" Returns for Its Fifth Season on a New Night Friday, May 14 at 10PM ET/PT
During its previous run on Fridays, the series which celebrates love stories from the Black community, was ranked #1 in its time slot across all cable with African American W25-54.

[04/20/21 - 03:01 PM]
Netflix Releases Viewership Figures for "Firefly Lane," "Cobra Kai," "Fate: The Winx Saga," "Ginny & Georgia," More
The streamer details its top films and series for the first quarter of 2021.

[04/20/21 - 02:04 PM]
CBS Opts for Repeats Tonight; Originals Pushed to Next Tuesday
"NCIS," "FBI" and "FBI: Most Wanted" will be back on April 27.

[04/20/21 - 12:01 PM]
Nathalie Kelley, Colin Donnell and Patti Murin Star in an All New Original Mystery "To Catch a Spy" on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
The movie, due on June 20, is currently filming on location in Malta.

[04/20/21 - 11:32 AM]
Key Art Debut - A Hulu Original "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K."
"Marvel's M.O.D.O.K" premieres all episodes May 21, only on Hulu.

[04/20/21 - 10:36 AM]
Vice President Kamala Harris Joins discovery+ and NowThis Earth Day Climate Special, "Action Planet: Meeting the Climate Challenge"
The special will premiere on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, across Discovery's streaming service discovery+, and will then broadcast in primetime that evening on OWN at 9pm EST, Discovery at 10pm EST, and at 11pm EST on Science Channel.

[04/20/21 - 10:25 AM]
Video: Apple Reveals Premiere Date and Teaser Trailer for the Second Season of Its Award-Winning, Comedy Phenomenon "Ted Lasso," Debuting Friday, July 23
The broadly acclaimed, hit series has already been renewed for a third season ahead of its season two premiere.

[04/20/21 - 10:19 AM]
Hulu Announces Original Documentary "Homeroom"
The project is Peter Nicks' final chapter in a trilogy of films examining the relationship between health care, criminal justice, and education in Oakland, CA over the past decade.

[04/20/21 - 10:17 AM]
Launching Only on Hulu, ABC News Originals Examines the Climate Crisis and Potential Solutions with "It's Not Too Late: Earth Day Special," Hosted by ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee
Zee will take viewers on a global journey of discovery to showcase the planet's rich biodiversity that's at stake, the scientific link between extreme weather and climate change, and the auto industry's bold plans to become carbon neutral within the next 20 years.

[04/20/21 - 10:04 AM]
YouTube Announces New Slate of Original Content Bringing Together Climate and Sustainability Leaders Including Bill Gates
Highlights include the return of "Create Together" and "BookTube" on April 22.

[04/20/21 - 10:01 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Charts with "9-1-1" Return
The network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/20/21 - 09:59 AM]
HBO's "The Crime of the Century," A Searing Investigation Revealing the Inner Workings of the Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Behind the Opioid Epidemic, Debuts May 10
Directed by Alex Gibney, the two-part documentary is a searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enabled over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

[04/20/21 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Adventure Time: Distant Lands" - Together Again - HBO Max
Will Finn and Jake be best bros forever as they embark on the most important adventure of their lives?

[04/20/21 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "The Upshaws" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A working-class family in Indiana struggles to make it work and make it right without the blueprint to do it.

[04/20/21 - 09:17 AM]
Dakota Johnson to Star in "Persuasion"
The Netflix film takes a modern, witty approach to a beloved story while still remaining true to Jane Austen's classic novel.

[04/20/21 - 08:59 AM]
NBA Legend, Dwyane Wade, Hosts TBS' New High-Stakes Game Show "The Cube" Premiering on Thursday, June 10 at 9 PM ET/PT
"The Cube" features new challenges in every episode to keep the teams on their feet and allow host and executive producer Dwyane to show his own skills.

[04/20/21 - 08:01 AM]
The Remarkable True Crime Docu-Series, "Between Black and Blue," Comes to Sundance Now and AMC+ on Tuesday, May 25
The four-part series uncovers an unbelievable story involving crooked cops, a mafia Godfather, an alleged public poisoning, Elvis Presley, and a cocaine-addicted newspaper editor who printed it all.

[04/20/21 - 08:01 AM]
"Wings of Fire" Animated Event Series Takes Flight at Netflix
The epic fantasy saga marks the first animated series from Academy Award(R) Nominee and Emmy Award(R) Winner Ava DuVernay and ARRAY Filmworks.

[04/20/21 - 07:33 AM]
Crackle Premieres Dramatic Love Story "Bel Canto" Exclusively for Free on May 1
Based on Ann Patchett's best-selling novel, the drama about a hostage crisis stars Oscar winner Julianne Moore and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe.

[04/20/21 - 07:11 AM]
Edgar Ramirez Will Star in "Florida Man," A New Series for Netflix
He plays an ex-cop forced to return to his home state of Florida to find a mobster's runaway girlfriend... but as you can imagine, the simple assignment rapidly spirals out of control.

[04/20/21 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Prime Video & BBC One Announce Casting for New Psychological Thriller "Chloe"
Erin Doherty, Billy Howle, Pippa Bennett-Warner and Jack Farthing topline the six-episode series from Alice Seabright.

[04/20/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "LOL - Hasse toh Phasse" - Official Trailer - Amazon Original
Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Sunil Grover, Mallika Dua, Kusha Kapila, Gaurav Gera, Cyrus Broacha, Suresh Menon, Aakash Gupta, Aadar Malik, Aditi Mittal and Ankita Shrivastav star in the franchise's India-based installment.

[04/19/21 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 19
Updates include: John Cameron Mitchell to topline "Joe Exotic" limited series; Olivia Colman in talks to join Marvel Studios' "Secret Invasion"; and Michael Rapaport cast in Hulu's "Life & Beth."

[04/19/21 - 04:18 PM]
Investigation Discovery Announces Arrest of a Convicted Murderer on the Run Thanks to Tip from the "In Pursuit with John Walsh" Hotline
"Thanks to a direct tip from a brave tipster into the 'In Pursuit' hotline and our great partners at the U.S. Marshals, a convicted murderer is now off the streets," said host and executive producer, John Walsh.

[04/19/21 - 03:46 PM]
New Vice Series "Major League Wrestling: Fusion" Premieres on Saturday, May 1 at 12pm
MLW presents top ranked wrestlers and the next generation of wrestling's most legendary families as they clash each week.

[04/19/21 - 02:58 PM]
Jocelyn Hudon and Steve Lund Warm Up to Romance in "Baby, It's Cold Inside" a New, Original Movie Premiering May 8, on Hallmark Channel
Top-level travel agent Hanna (Hudon) is asked by her company to forgo her family holiday cruise and travel to the Ice Hotel to research it as a vacation destination.

[04/19/21 - 12:03 PM]
MTV Unveils the Highly Anticipated 2021 "MTV Movie & TV Awards" Nominees
Beginning today, April 19, fans can vote for their favorites across 25 gender-neutral categories including "Best Kiss," "Breakthrough Performance," "Best Show," and more by visiting vote.mtv.com through April 30.

[04/19/21 - 11:21 AM]
Video: "Exposure" Trailer - A Hulu Exclusive - Series Premieres April 26
"Exposure" is a competition series where contestants compete for a photography gig that could change one of their lives forever.

[04/19/21 - 11:19 AM]
Peacock's Countdown to Tokyo Programming Adds Gymnastics Docuseries "Golden: The Journey of USA's Elite Gymnasts"
The six-episode docuseries follows top American gymnasts - Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez, Morgan Hurd, Sunisa Lee, Konnor McClain, and MyKayla Skinner - as they compete for the four coveted Team USA roster spots in the Olympic team competition.

[04/19/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Death and Nightingales" - Official Trailer - Starz
An epic tale of love, betrayal, deception, and revenge set in the Irish countryside in 1885.

[04/19/21 - 10:45 AM]
Apple Orders Bilingual Thriller "Now and Then"
Set in Miami with an all-Hispanic cast, "Now and Then" is a multi-layered thriller that explores the differences between youthful aspirations and the reality of adulthood, when the lives of a group of college best friends are forever changed after a celebratory weekend ends up with one of them dead.

[04/19/21 - 10:04 AM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for Season Two of "Dave"
Season two guest stars will include CL, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Benny Blanco, Kyle Kuzma, Doja Cat, J Balvin, Rae Sremmurd (Swae Lee & Slim Jxmmi), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lil Yachty, Lil Nas X, Kevin Hart and more.

[04/19/21 - 10:02 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Academy of Country Music Awards" Tops Charts for CBS
The Eye wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/19/21 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's Popular Mother/Daughter Coming of Age Series "Ginny & Georgia" Renewed for Second Season
More than 52 million member households chose to watch the new coming-of-age series in its first 28 days.

[04/19/21 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Money, Explained" - Official Trailer - Netflix
We spend it, borrow it and save it. Now let's talk about money and its many minefields, from credit cards to casinos, scammers to student loans.

[04/19/21 - 09:16 AM]
All That Glitters Is Gold for Bravo When "Shahs of Sunset" Returns on Sunday, May 16 at 8PM ET/PT
Returning for season nine: Reza Farahan, Mercedes "MJ" Javid, Mike Shouhed, Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi, Destiney Rose, and Nema Vand.

[04/19/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Comedy Series "That Damn Michael Che" Releases Teaser Ahead of May 6 Premiere
Fellow "SNL" cast members Cecily Strong, Heidi Gardner, Colin Quinn, Ellen Cleghorne and Colin Jost lend their talents along with guest stars Omari Hardwick, Geoffrey Owens, Godfrey, Billy Porter and Method Man.

[04/19/21 - 09:00 AM]
New AMC+ Original "Too Close" Starring Emily Watson Joins May Lineup
For the month of May, AMC+ offers subscribers a wide variety of critically acclaimed and commercial-free programming, including compelling new dramas, fan-favorite franchises, and film collections from across the company's entertainment networks and targeted streaming services.

[04/19/21 - 09:00 AM]
Amazon Original Anthology Series "Solos" to Premiere May 21 on Prime Video
Academy Award-winning actors Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren, Emmy Award-winning actor Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, and Constance Wu are among the featured talent.

[04/19/21 - 08:08 AM]
Acorn TV Original Seaside Murder Mystery "Whitstable Pearl" Docks Monday, May 24
The six-part British detective drama explores the dark undercurrents of murder and debauchery swirling beneath the surface of the picturesque English seaside town of Whitstable, famous for its native oysters and buffeted by the prevailing winds and spray of the North Sea.

[04/19/21 - 07:20 AM]
MTV's "Deliciousness" Returns with All-New Episodes Monday, April 26th
Hosted by Tiffani Thiessen, her and the dais of foodies including Angela Kinsey, Kel Mitchell and Tim Chantarangsu celebrate the things we love to indulge in - food and drink.

[04/19/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Love Death + Robots" Volume 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
From wild adventures on far-flung planets to unsettling encounters close to home: The Emmy-winning anthology returns with a crop of provocative tales.

[04/19/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Maradona: Blessed Dream" - Teaser Trailer - Prime Video
A god that emerged from mud and fire - "Maradona: Blessed Dream" coming soon to Amazon Prime Video.

[04/19/21 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Studios' Musical "Annette" Will Open the 74th Cannes Film Festival, Release in Late Summer 2021 in Theaters and on Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Leos Carax, and starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard, Annette will make its world premiere on July 6 on the Croisette, marking the return of the film festival after last year's cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[04/19/21 - 02:28 AM]
Henry Lloyd-Hughes and Thalissa Teixeira Join Lucy Hale as Leads in AMC's Serial Killer Thriller "Ragdoll"
The series will begin production today in London, and Freddy Syborn is spearheading the adaptation of the six-part, darkly witted thriller.

[04/19/21 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Ferry" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Before he built a drug empire, Ferry Bouman returns to his hometown on a revenge mission that finds his loyalty tested - and a love that alters his life.

[04/18/21 - 08:10 PM]
Netflix Announces Premiere Date for "Girl from Nowhere" Season 2
The fantasy thriller is centered around Nanno, an unconventional teenager, played by Kitty Chicha Amatayakul, who moves to different schools to serve her own brand of vigilante justice.







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[12/20/24 - 11:33 AM]
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The original season finale date was a week later on January 13.

[12/20/24 - 11:04 AM]
ID's New Series "The Curious Case Of..." to Premiere with Explosive, Expanded Episode Focused on Former "Jackass" Star Bam Margera's Controversial Legal Guardianship
Featuring "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" legal analyst Beth Karas, the series will dive into some of the most shocking true crime cases and unbelievable scandals.

[12/20/24 - 10:32 AM]
FOX Sports Films, SMAC Entertainment, BZ Entertainment and NFL Films Announce "The Madden Cruiser: A Bayou Adventure with Bill Belichick" Airing Super Bowl Sunday on FOX
The one-hour special features eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick as he travels in the iconic "Madden Cruiser" bus of Hall of Fame legend John Madden on an unforgettable road trip through Louisiana's football country with a host of special guests.

[12/20/24 - 10:02 AM]
Onyx Collective Presents Winter Premiere Dates and First Looks for Documentary Film "SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)" and New Comedy Series "Deli Boys"
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[12/20/24 - 09:27 AM]
MTV's "Teen Mom" Celebrates Its Sweet 16 with a New Season of "Teen Mom: The Next Chapter" on Thursday, January 30th at 8PM ET/PT
The groundbreaking docu-series that has never shied away from authentic, unfiltered narratives will return for its milestone 16-year anniversary with Amber Portwood, Ashley Jones, Briana DeJesus, Catelynn Baltierra, Cheyenne Davis, Jade Cline, Leah Messer, Maci McKinney and Mackenzie McKee.

[12/20/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Bandidos" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Lilí and Miguel's peaceful escape is shattered when she's forced into a risky quest for the Tear of Fire diamond, risking everything to save her friends.

[12/20/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: New Netflix Sports Promo Highlights Upcoming Sports Programming
Netflix continues to expand its sports slate, offering members a wide variety of sports programming across series, films and live events, including the recent record-breaking Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight and the upcoming NFL Games on Christmas Day and the debut of "WWE Raw" on Netflix next year.

[12/20/24 - 07:31 AM]
"Stranger Things 5" - That's a Wrap!
Production on the fifth and final season has officially wrapped, set to premiere in 2025.

[12/20/24 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix Secures U.S. Rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 and 2031
The agreement covers all languages, with studio shows and top-tier talent planned with a dual telecast for both English and Spanish language broadcasts in the U.S.

[12/20/24 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Lisabi: A Legend Is Born" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The epic tale of the birth and rise of legendary folk hero Lísàbí Agbongbo-Akala, destined to save the Egba people in the face of a treacherous leader.

[12/20/24 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind: Germany" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The experiment comes to Germany as local singles seek true love and a commitment that lasts a lifetime, all before meeting each other face-to-face.

[12/19/24 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Incognito" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The mission? Lock target and finish the job.

[12/19/24 - 01:33 PM]
HBO Original Film "For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story" to Debut on Max Friday, December 20
In celebration of the Kennedy Center honoring Arturo Sandoval and prior to this Sunday's airing of the ceremony, Max will be bringing the 2000 multiple Emmy-nominated HBO original film to Max for the first time.

[12/19/24 - 01:01 PM]
The Holiday Cheer Will Be in Houston as Pentatonix Performs the National Anthem During NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix
Plus: The Steelers will honor the U.S. armed forces with a special National Anthem performance by Voices of Service.

[12/19/24 - 12:59 PM]
HBO Renews "Dune: Prophecy" for a Second Season
Across Max territories, the first episode has amassed approximately 15 million viewers.