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[04/21/21 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 21
Updates include: "Floor Is Lava," "Master of None" to return to Netflix; FOX's "Fantasy Island" reboot casts pair; and Ione Skye to visit NBC's "La Brea."

[04/21/21 - 01:44 PM]
Disney and Sony Pictures Entertainment Announce Unprecedented Post-Pay 1 Content Licensing Agreement
The deal covers theatrical releases from 2022-2026 and begins for each film following its Pay 1 TV window.

[04/21/21 - 01:02 PM]
"Robot Chicken" Takes on Riverdale High with "The Bleepin' Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special" on May 23
In the half-hour special, Archie faces the action-packed return of Josie and the Pussycats from outer space to Riverdale in this animated comedy.

[04/21/21 - 01:00 PM]
OWN's Peabody Award-Winning Drama "David Makes Man" Set to Premiere Tuesday, June 22nd at 9p ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Season two finds David in his 30s (played by Kwame Patterson), a rising businessman facing an opportunity that will change him and his community forever.

[04/21/21 - 12:00 PM]
Apple Orders "Number One on the Call Sheet," Two Groundbreaking Companion Documentaries Celebrating Black Leading Women and Men in Hollywood
Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Datari Turner, Dan Cogan, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Reginald Hudlin and Bryan Smiley are among the featured auspices.

[04/21/21 - 10:43 AM]
Hulu Originals' Series "How I Met Your Father," Starring Hilary Duff, from 20th Television Receives Straight-to-Series Order
"How I Met Your Mother" creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas will executive produce alongside Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger.

[04/21/21 - 10:36 AM]
Disney and Pixar's New Short "22 vs. Earth" Coming to Disney+ April 30
Set before the events of "Soul," the original short is directed by 21-year Pixar veteran Kevin Nolting.

[04/21/21 - 10:12 AM]
Julian Edelman Joins New Team at "Inside the NFL" for 2020-2021 Season
Edelman will join as an analyst when the series makes its debut on Paramount+ this September, kicking off its 43rd season on television.

[04/21/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for the Max Original "The Big Shot with Bethenny," Premiering April 29
In the series, the next generation of business moguls will compete for a chance to be second-in-command to business tycoon and Skinnygirl founder Bethenny Frankel, and win a coveted position working on her executive team.

[04/21/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K." - Trailer (Official) - A Hulu Original
An egomaniacal super villain struggles to maintain control of his evil organization after it is bought by a multinational tech company, all while juggling the needs of his demanding family.

[04/21/21 - 10:00 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: Repeat "NCIS" Tops Charts for CBS
The network held off the competition among total viewers last night.

[04/21/21 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Oxygen" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After waking up in a cryogenic unit, Liz fights to survive and remember who she is before her oxygen runs out.

[04/21/21 - 08:30 AM]
Apple Original Films Announce Multiple Sundance Award Winner "CODA" to Premiere in Theaters and on Apple TV+ on Friday, Aug. 13
Seventeen-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the sole hearing member of a deaf family - a CODA, child of deaf adults.

[04/21/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Jungle Beat: The Movie" Trailer - Netflix Futures
When a lost and lonely alien crash-lands on Earth, his new crew of talking animal friends helps him get back home - and try to save the world.

[04/21/21 - 06:01 AM]
Roku Unveils "Roku Originals" Brand, Bringing Bold, Fresh Entertainment to The Roku Channel
Content from the Quibi acquisition in January will be re-branded as "Roku Originals" and will be launched on The Roku Channel.

[04/21/21 - 03:31 AM]
Video: Sardar Ka Grandson Welcomes You to Their Family! Netflix Launches the Trailer of the Heartwarming Film
A grandmother's last wish, a dedicated grandson, and a heartwarming journey, Netflix's upcoming film Sardar Ka Grandson promises warmth, love, and celebration of the bonds within a large Punjabi family.

[04/21/21 - 01:01 AM]
"Ragnarok" Season 2 Is Coming to Netflix on May 27
The six part Norwegian language series is produced by SAM Productions, a Danish screenwriter-based production company.

[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.







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[05/10/24 - 01:30 PM]
Three New Series, Breakout Comedies and Fan-Favorite Dramas Anchor NBC's Fall Lineup Boosted by Live Tentpole Specials
Three new series are set to premiere in the fall: drama "Brilliant Minds," starring Zachary Quinto; "St. Denis Medical," which stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, Allison Tolman and David Alan Grier; and Reba McEntire returns to comedy with multi-camera "Happy's Place."

[05/10/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Mulligan" Part 2 - Official Clip - Netflix
Allegiances are tested when the grim realities of life on an empty, alien-ravaged planet start to sink in for President Mulligan and his rag-tag band of survivors.

[05/10/24 - 11:00 AM]
Gordon Ramsay and FOX Entertainment Launch Bite, A Next-Gen Global Food Brand and Entertainment Platform
Bite offers food fans more of the culinary content they love, while giving advertisers and brand partners even greater reach and more innovative ways to engage with Ramsay and FOX's massive audience of over 100 million food-loving fans.

[05/10/24 - 09:59 AM]
Video: Starz Announces July 5 Airdate for Juicy Taboo-Tackling Docu-Series "Down in the Valley" with First Look Images and Teaser Trailer
"Down in the Valley" will pull back the curtain on the surprising but always intriguing people and places that make the Deep South a place where anything can happen and usually does.

[05/10/24 - 09:32 AM]
ABC Renews Seven Primetime Unscripted Series
"American Idol," "The Bachelor," "Celebrity Jeopardy!," "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," "Dancing With the Stars," "Shark Tank" and "What Would You Do?" are all due back.

[05/10/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "The Conners" Farewell Season - Coming Soon to ABC
You've been part of this family for years. After 6 seasons, be there to say goodbye.

[05/10/24 - 09:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel Renews Its Longest-Running Original Series "When Calls the Heart" for a 12th Season!
Hallmark can confirm that the new season will consist of 12 episodes, with production beginning in July.

[05/10/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer for Hilarious New Comedy Special Gary "G Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass Down Premiering Thursday, May 30
Known for his quick wit and sharp observations of everyday life, Gary "G Thang" Johnson takes to the stage in his very first standup comedy special as a call to action to embrace adulthood, face the chaos, and always have a plan.

[05/10/24 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Sets Premiere Date for Content Creator-Driven Talk Show "Influenced" from Candle Media's Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios on August 1st
The thirty-minute episodes will be co-hosted by popular social media personalities, Achieng Agutu, Eyal Booker, Tefi Pessoa, Taryn Delanie Smith, and Cyrus Veyssi.

[05/10/24 - 08:30 AM]
Video: "Criminal Minds: Evolution" - Teaser 2024 - Paramount+
The upcoming all-new season picks up as the FBI's elite team of profilers investigates the deadly mystery of Gold Star.

[05/10/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Tires" - Official Trailer - Netflix
At his father's auto shop, a hapless manager strives to improve customer service and drive profits while keeping his troublemaking cousin in line.

[05/10/24 - 07:14 AM]
Prime Video Orders "Haven" from Drama Republic Starring Sophie Turner, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and Archie Madekwe
"Haven" is a contemporary, high-octane thriller about the heist of the century and the ordinary office worker, Zara (Turner), who finds herself at the heart of it.

[05/10/24 - 02:15 AM]
BBC Comedy Orders a Second Series of "Juice" and "Such Brave Girls"
"Such Brave Girls" is a VAL production for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, and Hulu in the US.

[05/09/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Franco Escamilla: Ladies' Man" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This self-proclaimed ladies' man will make us laugh with his hilarious adventures about teenage romance gone wrong, featuring painfully long kisses and rockstar cameos with surprising outcomes.

[05/09/24 - 02:34 PM]
CNN Original Series Engages in Cold War Thriller "Secrets & Spies: A Nuclear Game"
This razor-sharp series examines the tenuousness of global geopolitics during the Cold War through the lens of two notorious double agents: Oleg Gordievsky and Aldrich Ames.