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[05/02/23 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 2
Updates include: Freida Pinto tapped for Apple's "Surface"; Henry Ian Cusick to guest on "NCIS: Hawai'i"; and Peacock commissions pilot for "Sex in the Dark."

[05/02/23 - 03:00 PM]
Roku Unveils New Original Programming from Jessica Alba, Charlie Puth, Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherspoon, Zoe Saldana, Juanpa Zurita, and More at 2023 IAB NewFronts
"Celebrity Family Cook Off," "Charlie Makes a Record," "Side Hustlers" and "Special Delivery" are among the new additions.

[05/02/23 - 02:58 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of April 24: "The Diplomat" Tops the English TV List and Is Renewed for Season 2
Season 2 of Colombian drama "The Marked Heart" also retained its top slot on the Non-English TV list with 46.31M hours viewed.

[05/02/23 - 01:04 PM]
Previously Announced "Saturday Night Live" Hosted by Pete Davidson on May 6 Cancelled Due to the Writers' Strike
"SNL" will air repeats until further notice starting Saturday, May 6.

[05/02/23 - 01:03 PM]
Hit-Series "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Set to Premiere on MTV June 13th at 8 PM ET/PT as Part of Its "Tuesday Night Takeover"
The highly-anticipated season remixes and reboots itself into a new era as the original cast members are making comebacks after major setbacks.

[05/02/23 - 11:32 AM]
Video: First Look, Teaser & Date Announcement - Onyx Collective's "Searching for Soul Food"
The series follows rock star celebrity chef Alisa Reynolds as she discovers what soul food looks like around the world.

[05/02/23 - 11:01 AM]
UPtv Currently in Production on "Country Hearts" Starring Wrestling Legend Chris Jericho
In "Country Hearts," the daughters of country music and rock & roll royalty find themselves at a crossroads, torn between following their dreams of performing or helping their father run their up-and-coming horse breeding business.

[05/02/23 - 11:00 AM]
The CW Network Picks Up Critically-Acclaimed Reality Dating Franchise "FBoy Island"
Additionally, the franchise will add a brand new spinoff series, "FGirl Island," also hosted by Nikki Glaser.

[05/02/23 - 10:01 AM]
Peacock Releases First Look at Original Series "Based on a True Story" Starring Kaley Cuoco & Chris Messina - Premieres June 8
A dark comedic thriller, "Based on a True Story" is about a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber who seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime.

[05/02/23 - 09:22 AM]
Travel to a Galaxy Far, Far Away in the New Simpsons Short "Maggie Simpson in 'Rogue Not Quite One'" Streaming May the 4th, Exclusively on Disney+
Facing a squadron of Imperial TIE fighters, Maggie brings the battle to Springfield in this epic short celebrating all things Star Wars.

[05/02/23 - 09:21 AM]
WBD Sports Delivers Record-Breaking Viewership for First Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO Across TNT & TBS
TNT's telecast of the Florida Panthers' incredible come-from-behind victory over the Boston Bruins netted 3.2 million viewers.

[05/02/23 - 08:08 AM]
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Game 7 on ABC Delivered Largest Audience in 24 Years for NBA Playoffs First Round Game: 9,835,000 Viewers
Overall, this was the most-watched first round of the NBA Playoffs ever on Disney platforms (ABC and ESPN).

[05/02/23 - 08:04 AM]
"Cannes Confidential," The International Romantic Crime Drama Shot on Location, Premieres June 26 on Acorn TV
Two new episodes will premiere weekly every Monday through July 10.

[05/02/23 - 07:31 AM]
A&E's "60 Days In" Returns for 8th Season Followed by New Series "Booked: First Day In" on June 15
Returning for its eighth season, "60 Days In" continues to hold rank as cable's #1 crime and justice series among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/02/23 - 07:01 AM]
ESPN Films' Latest 30 for 30 "The Luckiest Guy in the World" About NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton Premieres June 6 & 13
Directed by Steve James, the four-part series tells the colorful story of a true sports original: iconic basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton.

[05/02/23 - 07:00 AM]
Ben Affleck's "AIR" to Stream Globally on Prime Video Beginning May 12
"AIR" reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division, which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand.

[05/02/23 - 06:13 AM]
Nominations Announced for "The 76th Annual Tony Awards," to Be Broadcast Live Sunday, June 11, on CBS
This year, "Some Like It Hot" leads with 13 nominations.

[05/02/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Dino-mite New Trailer for Second Season of Natural History Documentary Event "Prehistoric Planet," Premiering May 22, 2023
This season rolls out in a five-day, week-long epic event on Apple TV+, with new episodes transporting viewers back millions of years in the past to discover our world - and the dinosaurs that roamed it - all in extraordinary detail.

[05/01/23 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 1
Updates include: Sydney Chandler to star in FX's "Alien" TV series; Daddy Yankee to executive produce Netflix's "Neon"; and Connie Britton won't return for "The White Lotus" season three.

[05/01/23 - 02:42 PM]
ESPN Sets NBA Playoffs First Round Audience Record for Golden State Warriors-Sacramento Kings Game 6 on Friday: 5 Million Viewers
This is the most-watched first round game of the NBA Playoffs ever on ESPN.

[05/01/23 - 01:00 PM]
Amazon Freevee Greenlights Late-Night Comedy Show "Mock the Week," From Emmy Winner Trevor Noah and BAFTA Award-Winning Executive Producer Dan Patterson
The half-hour comedy program combines the best elements of panel shows, stand-up comedy, and improvised games, with two teams of comedians taking a satirical swipe at current news, pop culture, and world events.

[05/01/23 - 12:40 PM]
The 126 Isn't Going Anywhere - "9-1-1: Lone Star" Is Returning for Season 5
FOX confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[05/01/23 - 12:10 PM]
The Season's No. 1 Broadcast Drama Is Coming to ABC - "9-1-1," Starring Angela Bassett and Peter Krause, Joins the Network's 2023-2024 Lineup
This season, "9-1-1" ranks as Monday's No. 1 entertainment series and ties as the season's No. 1 broadcast drama in Adults 18-49 (1.0/8).

[05/01/23 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Greenlights "The Corps" (wt) Starring Miles Heizer, Vera Farmiga, Max Parker and Liam Oh
Set in 1990, the series is about Cameron, a bullied, gay high school student who joins the Marine Corps with his straight best friend, Ray - a dangerous move when being gay in the military meant jail time or worse.

[05/01/23 - 12:00 PM]
Judge Judy Sheindlin Expands Justice Brand With a Greenlight for New Amazon Freevee Series, "Justice on Trial"
"Justice on Trial" is a totally new exploration of the American justice system through the vehicle of a docudrama, featuring testimony and reenactments based on actual court transcripts.

[05/01/23 - 11:00 AM]
Amazon Freevee Announces Pickup of "The GOAT," A New Competition Series to Find the "Greatest Reality Star of All Time"
The show will feature some of the buzziest names from the last 25 years of reality television, who will take up residence in GOAT Manor, where they will face a series of mental, physical, and social challenges.

[05/01/23 - 10:27 AM]
FOX Nation Partners with PBR (Professional Bull Riders) for New Series "Last Cowboy Standing" on Sunday, May 7th
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the series will feature an in-depth look into what it takes to become a professional bull riding champion.

[05/01/23 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "The Diplomat" Renewed for Season 2
In its first weekend, the series had 57.48M hours viewed and appeared in the Top 10 in 86 countries.

[05/01/23 - 09:08 AM]
The Wait Is Finally Over! "The Real Housewives of New York City" Returns July 16 at 9 P.M. ET/PT on Bravo
As previously announced at BravoCon 2022, the full cast includes Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Dana Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield.

[05/01/23 - 09:02 AM]
First Look, Premiere Date & Cast/Queen Announcement: Hulu Original "Drag Me to Dinner"
Neil Patrick Harris, Bianca Del Rio, Haneefah Wood, and David Burtka star, with host Murray Hill, alongside 40 stunning drag queens who are featured across the 10-episode series.

[05/01/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Dino Pops" - Season 1 Trailer
Set in a vivid, hyper-realistic land inhabited by awe-inspiring dinosaurs, journey to learn about these prehistoric creatures where modern elements familiar to kids pop up as they learn fascinating facts.

[05/01/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Human Resources" Season 2 - Date Announcement - Netflix
Florence Pugh, Miley Cyrus, Eugene Levy, Sam Richardson, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jason Mantzoukas, and Isabella Rossellini to guest star on the new season, due on June 9.

[05/01/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Zarna Garg: One in a Billion" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The special will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on May 16.

[05/01/23 - 09:00 AM]
More Than 100 Amazon Originals From Prime Video to Stream on Amazon Freevee This Year
Starting May 26, customers can stream the first three episodes of Amazon Original "The Summer I Turned Pretty" for free exclusively on Amazon Freevee.

[05/01/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "MONSTERS: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" - Title Announcement - Netflix
"DAHMER," the record-breaking first iteration of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's "Monster" anthology, reached 1 billion view hours in its first 60 days, making it only one of four series to achieve this milestone.

[05/01/23 - 08:00 AM]
Amazon Freevee Renews Hit Series "Bosch: Legacy" for Third Season Ahead Of Season Two Premiere This Fall
Airing last year, the first season built on the loyal fan base of the original series and enticed new audiences, delivering a higher number of viewers than any previous season of "Bosch."

[05/01/23 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Our Planet II" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Unlock the mysteries of billions of animals on the move across Earth in this nature documentary series about our planet's great migrations.

[04/30/23 - 08:34 PM]
Apple's Global Hit, and Emmy, SAG and Critics' Choice Award-Winning Drama, "The Morning Show" Lands Early Renewal for Season Four
Set to debut its highly anticipated third season this fall, the buzzy drama has landed top honors including Emmy, SAG and Critics Choice Awards, as well as worldwide acclaim, since its premiere.

[04/28/23 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 28
Updates include: Troian Bellisario, Brandon Larracuente to lead Amazon's "On Call"; Michaela Jaé Rodriguez boards FX's "American Horror Story"; and Aidy Bryant brings "Lonely Hearts Club" to Peacock.

[04/28/23 - 01:01 PM]
Love Is in the Air as Hallmark Channel Rings in June Weddings
Meanwhile, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries brings fans two exciting new mysteries with a prequel to the popular, long-running "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries" as well as a brand-new mystery, "The Dancing Detective," set against the beauty of Malta.

[04/28/23 - 01:01 PM]
ABC News Studios' Documentary Delves Into the Complicated Life of Pop Sensation Aaron Carter, Chronicling His Struggles With Mental Health, Addiction and Family Turmoil
"Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop" begins streaming on Monday, May 1, only on Hulu.

[04/28/23 - 12:10 PM]
FX's "Dear Mama" Scores the Most-Watched Premiere Episode for an Unscripted Series Ever for FX
The premiere episode debuted on FX and became available to stream the next day on Hulu, which combined for the record performance.

[04/28/23 - 11:13 AM]
FOX Orders "Rescue: HI-Surf," New Franchise from Legendary Producer John Wells and Writer Matt Kester, Set to Debut in 2023-2024 Season
The project was originally developed as "Ke Nui Road" by HBO Max in 2021.

[04/28/23 - 10:13 AM]
Dark Comedy "SisterS," Starring Real-Life Best Friends Sarah Goldberg and Susan Stanley, Premieres Wednesday, May 17 on IFC
The witty six-episode season marks the writing debut of the real-life best friends.

[04/28/23 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Love to Love You, Donna Summer" Debuts May 20
The documentary had its international premiere at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival and its domestic premiere at SXSW.

[04/28/23 - 09:08 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of May 8 and May 15
Concurrent premieres include back-to-back episodes of "Very Scary People" on Sunday nights.

[04/28/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Blood & Gold" - Special Trailer - Netflix
At the bitter end of WWII, a German deserter and a young woman are drawn into bloody battle with a group of Nazis hunting for hidden gold.

[04/28/23 - 09:01 AM]
"Hailey's on It!," From Disney Branded Television, Premieres Thursday, June 8, on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Next Day on Disney+
Auli'i Cravalho stars in the title role as Hailey, a risk-averse but resourceful teenager on a mission to complete every item on her long list of challenging - and sometimes impractical - tasks in order to save the world.

[04/28/23 - 08:51 AM]
Season Premiere of "Home Town Takeover" Delivers Strong Sunday Night Performance for HGTV on April 23
The season two premiere garnered over four million total viewers throughout its debut night.

[04/28/23 - 08:35 AM]
Video: "Judge Me Not" - Official Trailer - ALLBLK
"Judge Me Not" is the story of Zelma Jay Johnson, an unusually bright, young black woman who struggles with mental health issues, a ludicrous family, and volatile love life.







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[11/22/24 - 10:15 AM]
Apple's Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Lands Early Season Two Renewal
Starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm, "Your Friends & Neighbors" will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 11 with two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, May 30.

[11/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Apple Original Films' "Fly Me to the Moon" to Premiere December 6, 2024
Since its debut in theaters worldwide, the film has received the Verified Hot certification on Rotten Tomatoes by fans.

[11/22/24 - 08:03 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Blumhouse's "Speak No Evil" Beginning December 6
The psychological horror thriller stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Scoot McNairy, and more!

[11/22/24 - 07:35 AM]
2024 "Emirates NBA Cup" Championship Game Exclusively on ABC and ESPN+ December 17
In addition, ESPN platforms will exclusively present a semifinal game and a quarterfinal game as part of its 2024 Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Round coverage.

[11/22/24 - 07:12 AM]
Peacock and Sky's Original Hit Drama Series "The Day of the Jackal" Scores Second Season Renewal
In the US it ranked #1 on Peacock's Top 10 TV Shows on its platform and was a Top 5 streaming original in the US for its opening weekend (according to preliminary Nielsen data).

[11/22/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Chef's Table" Volume 7 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Meet five world-class chefs who redefine culinary boundaries with delicious, innovative dishes honoring their diverse cultures and personal philosophies.

[11/22/24 - 05:41 AM]
"They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" Set for January 2025 on ESPN
Airing on Friday nights/early Saturday mornings, the new personality-driven, one-hour program will take its inspiration from traditional late-night television, emphasizing a comedic approach throughout all five scheduled episodes which run in conjunction with the finale of the NFL regular season and playoffs.

[11/22/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Ad Vitam" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After escaping an attempted murder, Franck Lazarev (Guillaume Canet) must find his wife Léo, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men.

[11/21/24 - 04:01 PM]
"Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die" Premieres December 10: A Battle for Supremacy Begins
In the shadows of Korea's rugby world, seven teams engage in a fierce battle of strength, strategy, and teamwork - all vying to be crowned champion.

[11/21/24 - 04:00 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Night Special Event To Commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of "Mary Poppins"
First, "The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20," a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film's living legends, airs Wednesday, November 27 on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+.

[11/21/24 - 01:32 PM]
2024 International Emmy Nominees on Hulu
Check out these Emmy-worthy international series streaming on Hulu.

[11/21/24 - 01:12 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Semifinals Is Top Program of the Night in Adults 18-49 and All Key Women Demographics
The spectacular season 33 penultimate episode grew over the previous week's 500th episode celebration in both Total Viewers (5.19 million vs. 5.13 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.75 rating vs. 0.71 rating), hitting a season high in Total Viewers.

[11/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Orders Five Additional Episodes of Its Friday Night Comedy Hit "Happy's Place"
The "Happy's Place" premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.

[11/21/24 - 12:14 PM]
NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and Believe Entertainment Group's "Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids" Is Now Available to Rent on Amazon Prime
The feature-length documentary captures the incredible true story of the dolls, leaving nothing untouched, including the fundamental dispute over who originated the idea.

[11/21/24 - 12:14 PM]
MGM+ Renews Sci-Fi Horror Series "From" for Season Four
The series is set to return to production in Nova Scotia in 2025, and premiere in 2026.