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[04/12/24 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Week of April 8-12
Updates include: Kat Dennings to star in ABC's "Shifting Gears"; NBC sets cast for "Grosse Pointe Garden Society"; and "Cold Case," "Heroes" and "Melrose Place" all eyed for revivals.

[04/12/24 - 03:16 PM]
All-New Special "TMZ Presents: Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons" Premieres Tuesday, April 23 at 8/7c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
TMZ exclusively sits down with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone as they discuss for the first time how their once-fierce rivalry led to two Hollywood icons forever being friends and brothers in arms.

[04/12/24 - 03:04 PM]
Masters Tournament First Round Thursday Viewership on ESPN Averages 3.2 Million Viewers, Highest Since 2015
Last year's first round of the Masters Tournament averaged 2.5 million viewers on ESPN.

[04/12/24 - 01:31 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces New Documentary, "Sins of the Parents: The Crumbley Trials," Exploring Landmark Case of the First Parents in U.S. History to Be Directly Charged for Deaths Caused by Their Child in a Mass Shooting
The hour-long program begins streaming on Thursday, April 18, only on Hulu.

[04/12/24 - 12:13 PM]
The Next Generation of Elite Survivalists Take on the Ultimate Challenge When "Naked and Afraid XL" Returns Sunday, May 12 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
This season, the survivalists will take on Naked and Afraid XL's Proving Grounds and test their mettle by taking on the most extreme challenge, with an unexpected twist.

[04/12/24 - 12:03 PM]
"Doctor Who" - First Look at Ncuti Gatwa with Varada Sethu and Millie Gibson Ahead of Season Two
Varada straps in for another journey through time and space alongside Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday.

[04/12/24 - 12:02 PM]
Paramount+ Announces Season Four Renewal of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and Fifth and Final Season of "Star Trek: Lower Decks"
The former series is currently in production on its third season, which is set to debut in 2025.

[04/12/24 - 11:49 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Fan-Favorite Series "When Calls the Heart" Returns for Season 11 as #1 Most-Watched Entertainment Cable Program of the Week and Day
The season premiere reached 2.8 million Unduplicated Total Viewers on a L+3 Basis.

[04/12/24 - 10:19 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer for Season Two of Powerful Makeover Docuseries "My Mane Problem" Premiering Thursday, April 25
A bad hairstyle can look, feel and be life-ruining, but celebrity stylist Dr. Boogie is back giving renewed hope and self-confidence to real people confronting very personal hair journeys.

[04/12/24 - 10:04 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights New Movie "The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story" from Executive Producer Elizabeth Smart
The film, set to premiere this summer and based on a true story, follows Tanya Kach, who was groomed by the security guard at her middle school and held captive in his home for ten years.

[04/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
FOX Sports' Award-Winning Series "Voices" Returns with All-New Episode Sunday, April 14 on FOX
The special episode celebrates the indelible legacies and impact of various trailblazing athletes including Major League Baseball greats Jackie Robinson and Reggie Jackson, Angel City FC's Madison Hammond, collegiate women's basketball star Caitlin Clark and the Minnesota Vikings' Camryn Bynum.

[04/12/24 - 02:46 AM]
Video: "The Ultimatum: South Africa" Season 1 - Main Trailer
A six-way partner-swap sparks wild attractions and tearful betrayals. Participants choose whom to love and leave in this heart-pounding experiment.

[04/11/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Goodbye Earth" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The world is in utter chaos with only 200 days left until an asteroid collides with Earth, but some remain determined to make the most of each remaining day and their humanity to the very end in this Netflix series.

[04/11/24 - 03:31 PM]
Great American Media Signs Jillian Murray to Multi-Picture, Multi-Year Deal
"It is a joy to welcome Jillian Murray to the Great American family," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. "Every film Jillian stars in does very well, and she has quickly become a viewer favorite and rising star."

[04/11/24 - 12:38 PM]
Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Gabe Bertaccini Welcome Twelve Up-and-Coming Culinary Stars to Italy in "Ciao House" Season Two
In advance of "Ciao House," the five-episode tournament "Chopped: Battle Italiano," also with Guarnaschelli and Bertaccini judging, premieres Tuesday, April 30 on Food Network.

[04/11/24 - 12:04 PM]
Apple TV+ Renews Global Sensation "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," and Announces Plans for Multiple Spin-Off Series from Legendary Entertainment
"'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted and talented cast and creative team," said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+.

[04/11/24 - 12:01 PM]
Freeform's "Royal Rules of Ohio" Set to Premiere on May 15
The docuseries follows three Ghanaian sisters as they navigate their twenties in Columbus, Ohio.

[04/11/24 - 12:00 PM]
Surprise! CBS Renews Hit Drama Series "S.W.A.T." for the 2024-2025 Season
"Here at CBS, we always 'stay liquid' and love a good dramatic twist, especially when it leads to an eighth season of 'S.W.A.T.!,'" said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.

[04/11/24 - 11:06 AM]
The CW Network to Exclusively Broadcast Final Eight Races of Current NASCAR Xfinity Series Season This Fall
Live coverage begins on Friday, September 20 with the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

[04/11/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Blood of Zeus" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
To escape the Underworld forever, Hades crafts a plan to claim Zeus's crown for himself and reunite with his beloved Persephone as ruler of Olympus.

[04/11/24 - 10:49 AM]
Great American Pure Flix Announces Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega Star in "Mr. Manhattan," A World Premiere Original Motion Picture Streaming May 24
In the film, Mason Bradley (Carlos PenaVega) makes a promise to his brother and sister-in-law to be godfather to their newborn son (and future children).

[04/11/24 - 10:03 AM]
Bravo Returns to the Opulent Oasis for "The Real Housewives of Dubai" Season Two, Premiering Sunday, June 2
Beginning Tuesday, June 11, the series will move to its regular timeslot on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

[04/11/24 - 10:01 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Two Matchups Added for Final Day of Regular Season on April 14
In the first half of the doubleheader, the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson host the Chicago Bulls and DeMar DeRozan at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN Presented by State Farm.

[04/11/24 - 09:44 AM]
ABC News and National Geographic Delivered 4.8 Million Viewers for "Eclipse Across America" Special
The ABC News special anchored by David Muir and Linsey Davis, featuring National Geographic talent and Explorers, ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (4.448 million), Adults 25-54 (920,000) and Adults 18-49 (744,000) among the broadcast and cable networks.

[04/11/24 - 09:07 AM]
Hit Crime Drama "My Life Is Murder" Starring Lucy Lawless Returns with All-New Episodes on Monday, June 17
Eight new mysteries. Eight new worlds. Eight diabolical killers that only Alexa Crowe (Lawless) can catch.

[04/11/24 - 09:03 AM]
Lifetime Announces Airdates for "Mommy Meanest" Starring Lisa Rinna and "The Bad Guardian" Starring Melissa Joan Hart and La La Anthony
The films will debut on Saturday, May 11 and May 18, respectively.

[04/11/24 - 08:31 AM]
Paramount+ Announces Critically Acclaimed Documentary "Kiss the Future" to Premiere May 7
The documentary features interviews with Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Christine Amanpour, Bill Clinton and more.

[04/11/24 - 08:08 AM]
BBC Announces the Return of "The Night Manager" for Two More Series
The new seasons will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK and, outside of the UK, globally on Prime Video, in a deal negotiated by FIFTH SEASON, which is handling global distribution of the series.

[04/11/24 - 07:06 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Series "Dark Matter," Starring Joel Edgerton and Academy Award Winner Jennifer Connelly
Based on the blockbuster book by New York Times bestselling author Blake Crouch, the new, nine-episode series will premiere globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, May 8, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through June 26.

[04/11/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Bridgerton" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Determined to move on from Colin Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington sets out to find a husband, only to receive help from the last person she expects.

[04/11/24 - 06:01 AM]
"Bob Marley: One Love" Available to Stream, Beginning April 12 on Paramount+
To date, the film has grossed more than $175M and counting at the worldwide box office.

[04/11/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Midsummer Night" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Carina brings her family together for a traditional Swedish midsummer, but the happy occasion goes awry when long-held secrets start to come to light.

[04/10/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "The 8 Show" - Date Announcement - Netflix
Eight individuals trapped in a mysterious 8-story building participate in a tempting but dangerous game show where they earn money as time passes.

[04/10/24 - 04:15 PM]
Jenna Elfman and Bruce Greenwood Lead "Dark Winds" Season 3 Guest Cast
Raoul Max Trujillo, Tonantzin Carmelo, Alex Meraz, Terry Serpico, Derek Hinkey, Phil Burke, Christopher Heyerdahl and returning guest Star A. Martinez are also on tap for the new season.

[04/10/24 - 04:03 PM]
"9-1-1" Hits Season High in Third Week Delivering Best Telecast Since December 2021
After seven days of viewing across ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, ABC's hit drama "9-1-1" continues to build momentum hitting a season high in Total Viewers (10.72 million).

[04/10/24 - 04:00 PM]
Tia Mowry Returns to Reality TV in New WE tv Docuseries "Tia Mowry: My Next Chapter"
The docuseries dives head-first into the post-divorce, new-lease-on-life universe of multi-talented, Tia Mowry.

[04/10/24 - 02:08 PM]
ESPN and Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions Reach Long-Term Content Agreement
The deal will see the continuation of the Emmy award-winning "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli" and additional Omaha original content such as "Peyton's Places" and "Eli's Places."

[04/10/24 - 01:06 PM]
Video: "The Stranger" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Someone's about to get a bad rating...

[04/10/24 - 12:30 PM]
Season Two of the Max Original Adult Animated Series "Velma" Debuts April 25
When an even spookier mystery grips Crystal Cove, Velma (Mindy Kaling) must find a way to balance her detective work with the demands of her newfound popularity before it's too late.

[04/10/24 - 12:05 PM]
"Jeopardy! Masters" Returns for a Three-Week Tournament May 1 on ABC, Next Day on Hulu
Beginning Wednesday, May 1, "The Conners" will air at its new time, 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, following new episodes of "Abbott Elementary."

[04/10/24 - 11:42 AM]
Video: Peacock and Sky Release Official Trailer for Limited Drama Series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz"
Starring Emmy Award nominee Melanie Lynskey, Academy Award nominee Harvey Keitel and Jonah Hauer-King, the series is based on the bestselling novel by Heather Morris.

[04/10/24 - 11:00 AM]
The Academy and ABC Announce Show Date for 97th Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 97th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

[04/10/24 - 10:37 AM]
WNBA and ESPN Announce Broadcast Schedule and Added Programming for 2024 Regular Season
The WNBA and ESPN today announced that the league's 28th regular season, set to tip off on Tuesday, May 14, will be highlighted by 25 national broadcasts during the regular season across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.

[04/10/24 - 10:13 AM]
BravoCon Returns to Las Vegas November 2025
The network will roll out even more opportunities throughout 2024 for Bravoholics to get up close and personal with their favorite Bravo stars and celebrate their passionate fandom.

[04/10/24 - 10:02 AM]
ESPN Platforms Deliver Unprecedented Viewership Success During NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Season
Sunday's clash scored an impressive 18.9 million viewers, becoming the most-watched women's college basketball game ever.

[04/10/24 - 09:45 AM]
Netflix Announces a New Comedy Series from Tom Segura
The dark comedy centers on Segura, who also serves as the show's Narrator, as he takes us through each episode in a series of vignettes.

[04/10/24 - 09:00 AM]
The History Channel To Premiere New Series "How Disney Built America" & Peyton Manning Joins Season 2 of "The Mega-Brands That Built America" on Sunday, April 28
Season two of "The Mega-Brands That Built America" delves into the surprising origin stories behind some of the world's biggest brands like Netflix, Sony, Nike, Adidas, Marriott, Apple, Microsoft, and more.

[04/10/24 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "The Jinx - Part Two" Debuts April 21
The project is a six-episode continuation of the groundbreaking Emmy-winning documentary series "The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst," from acclaimed director Andrew Jarecki, which debuted on HBO in 2015.

[04/10/24 - 09:00 AM]
Production Begins on Two All-New Installments of Hallmark's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Set to Premiere in 2024 and 2025
Stars Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe and Geoff Gustafson will reprise their roles.

[04/10/24 - 08:33 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils First Look for New Kids and Family Series "Yo Gabba GabbaLand!," to Premiere Globally on August 9
The revival features beloved classic characters Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee and Plex, along with new host Kamryn Smith and special guests including Reggie Watts, Sam Richardson, Gillian Jacobs, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lauren Lapkus, Diplo, Flea, Chelsea Peretti and many more.







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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.