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[04/27/19 - 08:27 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Leads Total Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with NBC
The Eye's "Blue Bloods" is the top program in both categories last night.

[04/26/19 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 26
Updates include: Netflix cancels "Santa Clarita Diet" after three seasons; TBS formally calls it quits on "Wrecked"; and Kevin Lau inks overall deal with HBO.

[04/26/19 - 02:22 PM]
Shannen Doherty to Join "BH90210," A Six-Episode Event Series, Airing Summer 2019 on FOX
She'll appear alongside the previously announced Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling.

[04/26/19 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Adam Sandler & Jennifer Aniston Are Back in Action in the Official Trailer for "Murder Mystery"
Luke Evans, Gemma Arterton, Luis Gerardo Mendez and Terence Stamp also star in the Netflix film, due on June 14.

[04/26/19 - 09:58 AM]
Creative Disruption: "Just Roll with It" Premieres Friday, June 14, on Disney Channel
The series blends improvisational comedy with a family sitcom to seize an audacious opportunity that allows the studio audience to vote on the direction of key scenes, throughout the filming, while the actors are backstage.

[04/26/19 - 09:33 AM]
Rosemarie DeWitt to Star in "Little Fires Everywhere"
She joins Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington in Hulu's adaptation of Celeste Ng's 2017 bestseller.

[04/26/19 - 09:17 AM]
Lifetime to Debut Follow Up Special "Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact" with Host Soledad O'Brien on May 4
The special highlights the impact the documentary has had on our culture globally, how it has elevated the conversation on sexual violence and what it means to be a survivor.

[04/26/19 - 08:10 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Draft Opens on Top in Demos for ABC
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network overall.

[04/26/19 - 07:32 AM]
Video: "Easy" - Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The final season stars Zazie Beetz, Sophia Bush, Aya Cash, Michael Chernus, Kiersey Clemons, Dave Franco, John Gallagher Jr., Jake Johnson, Evan Jonigkeit, Melanie Lynskey, Marc Maron, Kate Micucci, Gugu Mbatha Raw, Elizabeth Reaser, Jaz Sinclair, Kali Skrap, and Jacqueline Toboni.

[04/26/19 - 07:05 AM]
Video: "Jailbirds" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Love, hate, betrayal - the drama never ends for both first-time and veteran inmates trying to survive behind bars at the Sacramento County Jail.

[04/26/19 - 03:07 AM]
"Dark" Season 2 Launches Globally on Netflix Friday, June 21, 2019
The second season continues the story of four families and their attempts to change their fate within their tightly knit community.

[04/25/19 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 25
Updates include: Bechir Sylvain to recur on TNT's "Claws"; Meg Steedle tapped for role on Audience's "Mr. Mercedes"; and Amber Midthunder named regular on The CW's "Roswell, New Mexico."

[04/25/19 - 04:11 PM]
NBC Nixes "Blindspot" from May Sweeps Period
The show's three remaining episodes this season (previously set for May 3, 10 and 17) will now run across two Fridays, May 24 and 31.

[04/25/19 - 02:23 PM]
Netflix Announces "Reality Z," Based on the Critically-Acclaimed British Zombie Show, "Dead Set"
An ode to horror, humor and pop culture, the show narrates in five episodes a zombie apocalypse that imprisons participants and producers of a reality show called "Olimpo, The House of the Gods," during its elimination night.

[04/25/19 - 01:09 PM]
MTV Brings Back Television's Most Shocking Series "How Far Is Tattoo Far?" Where the Stakes Are High and the Reactions Are Cringe-Worthy
The series returns with back-to-back episodes on Thursday, May 23 at 9:00/8:00c

[04/25/19 - 12:35 PM]
Food Network Fast Tracks New Episodes of "Restaurant: Impossible" with Robert Irvine
Production on the eight new episodes begins this month with stops planned around the country.

[04/25/19 - 12:01 PM]
"My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres," His First Comedy Special, Debuts This Summer on HBO
Taped before a live audience at Elsewhere in Brooklyn, the special is executive produced by Fred Armisen and Lorne Michaels.

[04/25/19 - 11:14 AM]
Oxygen Media Presents Limited Series "Death at the Mansion: Rebecca Zahau" on Saturday, June 1 at 6PM ET/PT
From examining Rebecca's final days to dissecting available case files, the series will bring a new perspective and tackle the many unanswered questions.

[04/25/19 - 11:03 AM]
Video: Watch the New Trailer for TNT's "Animal Kingdom"
Season four returns on Tuesday, May 28 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[04/25/19 - 11:02 AM]
Video: "Deadwood: The Movie" - Official Trailer - HBO
Starring Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, and Molly Parker, "Deadwood: The Movie" premieres May 31 on HBO.

[04/25/19 - 11:00 AM]
Grammy(R) Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter and Producer T-Pain and Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Nick Lachey to Perform at the "2019 Miss USA(R)" Competition
As previously announced, Vanessa and Nick Lachey return to host the event taking place inside Grand Sierra Resort and Casino's (GSR) Grand Theatre, located in Reno Tahoe.

[04/25/19 - 10:39 AM]
Lifetime Releases Airdates for Summer Unscripted Series
Look for the launch of "Ms. T's Music Factory" and "Cheerleader Generation" plus new seasons of "Dance Moms" and "Married at First Sight."

[04/25/19 - 09:01 AM]
A&E Celebrates the Tenth and Final Season of Award-Winning Fan-Favorite Series "Wahlburgers" Premiering Wednesday, May 15 at 9PM ET/PT
"Creating the Wahlburgers restaurants has been an incredible experience and we are so grateful to have shared it with A&E viewers these last nine seasons," said Mark Wahlberg.

[04/25/19 - 08:10 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Shares in Demo Honors
The Peacock splits the adults 18-49 crown with CBS and FOX.

[04/25/19 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Lucifer" - Season 4 Official Trailer - Netflix
"Lucifer" season four premieres Wednesday, May 8 only on Netflix.

[04/25/19 - 07:01 AM]
Bruce Campbell Reveals Bizarre and Astounding Talents in Travel Channel's "Ripley's Believe It or Not!"
The 10-episode revival series premieres Sunday, June 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/24/19 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 24
Updates include: Amy Sherman-Palladino to bring "Ninth Street Women" to Amazon; Nickelodeon issues renewal for "Ryan's Mystery Playdate"; and Stacy McKee exits ABC's "Station 19" as showrunner.

[04/24/19 - 04:03 PM]
SundanceTV and ITV Announce Production on Season 2 of Hit Series "Liar"
Joining Joanne Froggatt and Ioan Gruffudd for this final chapter are Katherine Kelly, Howard Charles and Amy Nuttall.

[04/24/19 - 01:30 PM]
CBS Announces Season Finale Storylines for 2018-2019
Said finales run from "Mom" on Thursday, May 9 through "Ransom" on Saturday, May 25.

[04/24/19 - 11:25 AM]
Lifetime Announces Premiere Dates for "Tempting Fate," "To Have and To Hold" and "Family Pictures"
The Jane Green adaptations will roll out on successive Saturdays beginning June 15.

[04/24/19 - 11:03 AM]
Showtime(R) Announces Cast for New Pilot "Hombre"
The potential series centers on a Mexican-American family man named Marcos Osuna (Gael GarcĂ­a Bernal) who is living undocumented in the United States.

[04/24/19 - 11:02 AM]
The CW Network Renews Four Additional Series for 2019-2020 Season
"All American," "In The Dark," "Roswell, New Mexico" and "The 100" bring the network's total returning series renewed for the 2019-2020 season to 14.

[04/24/19 - 10:19 AM]
"Pennyworth" Premieres July 28th at 9 PM ET/PT on EPIX
The 10-episode, hour-long drama series from Warner Horizon Scripted Television is based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger.

[04/24/19 - 10:00 AM]
Disney Channel's Hit Series "Andi Mack" Airs Final Episodes Beginning Friday, June 21
Year to-date, "Andi Mack" is Disney Channel's most-watched series overall and its highest-rated among Kids 6-14.

[04/24/19 - 09:37 AM]
Tara Lipinksi and Johnny Weir Return as Hosts of the New Season of "Wedding Cake Championship"
The four-episode season kicks off Monday, June 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/24/19 - 09:31 AM]
Video: DC Universe - "Swamp Thing" Teaser
Based on the DC characters originally written and drawn by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, the series premieres May 31.

[04/24/19 - 09:21 AM]
Adam Savage to Go Bigger and Badder in New Discovery and Science Channel Series "Savage Builds" Premiering in June
Each episode will focus on one project as Adam collaborates with notable experts in their fields, friends, colleagues, and some of his favorite people on the planet.

[04/24/19 - 09:06 AM]
Cinemax Renews Tong Wars Drama Series "Warrior," Based on the Writings of Martial Arts Legend Bruce Lee, for Second Season
The series is a gritty, action-packed crime drama set during the brutal Tong Wars of San Francisco's Chinatown in the second half of the 19th century.

[04/24/19 - 09:01 AM]
Nickelodeon and CBS Television Studios Announce New Animated "Star Trek" Series
The new original CG-animated series follows a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation.

[04/24/19 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Reclaims Demo Crown with Revised Lineup
The relocated "The Voice" boosts "New Amsterdam" among adults 18-49.

[04/24/19 - 08:06 AM]
Video: Trailer - Hulu's "Catch-22"
All six episodes of "Catch-22" premiere on Friday, May 17, only on Hulu.

[04/24/19 - 08:01 AM]
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Is Headlining the Classroom in "Mr. Iglesias" - June 21 on Netflix
In the multi-camera series, Iglesias plays a good-natured public high school teacher who works at his alma mater.

[04/24/19 - 07:25 AM]
Video: We Have an Important Message from the President - Season 3 of "Designated Survivor" Hits Netflix on June 7
Kiefer Sutherland hosts a recap of the show's first two seasons.

[04/24/19 - 01:17 AM]
Video: "Despite Everything" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After their mother's death, four sisters learn a shocking family secret and embark on an adventure to discover the truth about their genealogy.

[04/23/19 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 23
Updates include: Laura Donnelly first to board HBO's "The Nevers"; Harry Lloyd bound for USA's "Brave New World"; and HBO pilots potential 1980s L.A. Lakers series from Adam McKay.

[04/23/19 - 12:00 PM]
CBS All Access Renews "The Good Fight" for a Fourth Season
The season three finale will be available to stream on Thursday, May 16.

[04/23/19 - 10:46 AM]
FX Sets Revised Premiere Date for Second Season of "Pose"
The 10-episode second season will now debut on Tuesday, June 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/23/19 - 10:06 AM]
MTV Taps "Shazam!" Star Zachary Levi to Host "2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards" Monday, June 17th at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
The 2019 categories and nominees will be announced in the coming weeks.

[04/23/19 - 10:01 AM]
"The Detour" Returns to TBS on June 18
Season four finds the wildly dysfunctional Parker family on an epic world-wide search for their runaway teen daughter, Delilah.

[04/23/19 - 10:01 AM]
HBO in Production on Documentary Series "McMillions," from Mark Wahlberg's Unrealistic Ideas Production Company
The documentary series chronicles the stranger-than-fiction story of an ex-cop turned security auditor who rigged the McDonald's Monopoly game promotion for a decade, stealing millions of dollars and building a vast network of co-conspirators across the U.S.







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[05/09/24 - 02:31 PM]
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The new, six-episode series unpacks shocking true crime stories involving influencers and digital communities across the social media landscape.

[05/09/24 - 02:07 PM]
National Geographic Announces Second Season of Disney+ Original Series, "Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory"
With filming currently underway, the National Geographic Explorer and BAFTA-winning cinematographer Bertie Gregory and his team will travel to the most spectacular corners of our planet to take viewers deep into the natural world and showcase extraordinary animal lives.

[05/09/24 - 02:02 PM]
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[05/09/24 - 12:32 PM]
Paramount+'s "Frasier" Starring Kelsey Grammer Starts Production on Season Two
Peri Gilpin will also reprise the iconic role of Roz Doyle as a recurring guest star, with the legendary James Burrows returning to direct two episodes of the new season.

[05/09/24 - 12:30 PM]
National Geographic Orders New Season Pick-Up of Award-Winning Series, "Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller"
Production is currently underway, with Peabody and duPont Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller continuing her harrowing exploration into the inner workings of the most dangerous black markets on the planet.

[05/09/24 - 11:38 AM]
"Law & Order: Organized Crime" Moves to Peacock for Upcoming Fifth Season
John Shiban is returning as showrunner for season five.

[05/09/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Exploding Kittens" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Earth sucks, so God (Tom Ellis) gets fired and sent to Earth to reconnect with humanity. The catch? He's trapped in the body of a chubby house cat.

[05/09/24 - 11:00 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Releases Official Trailer for Riveting Sci-Fi Thriller "Orphan Black: Echoes" Premiering Sunday, June 23
Set in the near future, "Orphan Black: Echoes" takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence.

[05/09/24 - 10:13 AM]
Hulu Teases First Peek at Dame Jilly Cooper's "Rivals" Coming in 2024
Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson, Bella Maclean and David Tennant star in the eight-part series, based on the celebrated novel by Dame Jilly Cooper.

[05/09/24 - 10:04 AM]
ABC News Studios Announces New True-Crime Docuseries "The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror," Streaming Only on Hulu Beginning Thursday, May 16
The new true-crime docuseries delves into the harrowing stories of the women who survived rampaging killer Christopher Wilder.

[05/09/24 - 10:02 AM]
FX's "The Bear" - Season Three Premieres June 27 Exclusively on Hulu
The first teaser for Season 3 was also released today and is available here - along with a first-look image.

[05/09/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This six-part documentary series from director Joe Berlinger explores the shocking rise and fall of Hitler and his enablers who were fueled through propaganda, censorship and a campaign of antisemitism.

[05/09/24 - 09:59 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Jaw Dropping Trailer and Key Art for Fourth and Final Season of "Power Book II: Ghost"
Part one of "Power Book II: Ghost" debuts on Friday, June 7, at midnight ET on the Starz app, coinciding with the 10th Anniversary of "Power's" debut on Starz.

[05/09/24 - 09:59 AM]
The CW New Series "The Big Bakeover" Premieres June 14
Bakery expert, business professional and author Nancy Birtwhistle is on a mission traveling across America to save struggling bakeries.

[05/09/24 - 09:48 AM]
Special Episode of "Cold Justice" Airs Sunday, May 12 at 8:00PM ET/PT on Oxygen True Crime
The all-new special episode will follow prosecutor Kelly Siegler as she shares exclusive updates on past cases, answers burning questions, and catches up with victims' family members and fan-favorite cops, to bring audiences an inside look into the justice they're bringing to the victims.