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[04/08/22 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 8
Updates include: CBS orders sixth season of "SWAT"; Deon Cole scores title role on "Average Joe" at BET+; and Malcolm Barrett to lead "The Hug Machine" at CBS.

[04/08/22 - 03:20 PM]
Discovery and AT&T Close WarnerMedia Transaction
The combination creates a premier standalone global media and entertainment company, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., which will begin trading on the Nasdaq with the start of trading on Monday, April 11, under the new ticker symbol "WBD."

[04/08/22 - 03:15 PM]
Masters First Round Viewership on ESPN Averages 2.8 Million Viewers
Also on Thursday, ESPN+ had its most viewed-day of golf ever as fans tuned in to watch Tiger Woods' return to the Masters, his first time at the event since being severely injured in a car accident in early 2021.

[04/08/22 - 02:02 PM]
Video: Niecy Nash Guest Stars in "The Rookie" Two-Part Event Beginning April 24 - First Trailer Now Available
Nash guest stars as Simone Clark, a force of nature, the living embodiment of a dream deferred - and the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy.

[04/08/22 - 01:48 PM]
FOX Sports Unveils Complete 2022 FOX MLB Talent Lineup
Throughout the regular season in the FOX Sports studio, Kevin Burkhardt and Eric Karros are joined by versatile host Chris Myers, World Series champion pitcher Dontrelle Willis, Hall of Famer Frank Thomas and former MLB first baseman Mark Sweeney for select events.

[04/08/22 - 01:02 PM]
ABC News' "Superstar" Profiles Iconic Actor Patrick Swayze and Chronicles His Rise to Fame
"Superstar: Patrick Swayze" airs Thursday, April 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, next day on Hulu.

[04/08/22 - 10:58 AM]
Video: Lace Up and Dream Big with the New Trailer and Key Art for the Disney+ Original Movie "Sneakerella"
This pop/hip-hop musical is set in the vibrant street-sneaker subculture of New York City and puts a contemporary twist on the "Cinderella" fairy tale.

[04/08/22 - 10:48 AM]
Lifetime Announces "Flowers in the Attic: The Origin" Official July Airdates and ATX TV Festival World Premiere
The limited series airs consecutively over four weeks, starting at 8:00/7:00c on Saturday, July 9 and concluding on July 30.

[04/08/22 - 10:16 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Moves to New Home on Disney+ This Fall
The hit series received a two-season pickup and will premiere exclusively in the U.S. and Canada this fall, making "Dancing with the Stars" the first live series to debut on the streaming service.

[04/08/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Man Who Fell to Earth" Official Trailer #2 - Showtime
An alien (Chiwetel Ejiofor) arrives on earth with a mission: to learn to become human and find the one woman (Naomie Harris) who can help save his species.

[04/08/22 - 09:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Second Season of Emmy Award-Winning Unscripted Sports Series "Greatness Code," Set to Premiere Globally Friday, May 13
Season two to spotlight elite athletes Marcus Rashford, Russell Wilson, Letícia Bufoni, Scout Bassett, Bubba Wallace and Lindsey Vonn.

[04/08/22 - 08:09 AM]
"Home Town" Starring Ben and Erin Napier Posts Triple Digit Gains Over Prior Six Weeks at Mid-Season Finale; 13 Additional Episodes on Tap for 2022
Factoring in its mid-season finale on Sunday, April 3, "Home Town" averaged a .74 live plus three-day rating among P25-54 and a .96 live plus three-day rating among W25-54 in its timeslot.

[04/08/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Disney+ Debuts Trailers for National Geographic's "Explorer: The Last Tepui" and "The Biggest Little Farm: The Return"
Both documentaries will premiere April 22, exclusively on Disney+.

[04/08/22 - 08:00 AM]
Celebrate With the Diaz Family! "With Love" Returns to Prime Video for a Second Season
The pickup is a six-episode order and will once again follow the Diaz family's relationship drama and love stories over the course of a year, with each episode taking place in the midst of a life-changing milestone or celebration.

[04/08/22 - 07:22 AM]
New Vice Series "Tumbleweeds with Killer Mike" Premieres on Wednesday, April 20th
Killer Mike is rolling through America with Weedmaps, one dope dispensary at a time. He's meeting up with local comedians, business owners, and game-changing activists to explore the new era of cannabis.

[04/08/22 - 07:10 AM]
Singles Take Cues from the Animal Kingdom in All-New Series "Love in the Jungle"
The all-new series launches globally on Sunday, May 8 exclusively on discovery+.

[04/08/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Marmaduke" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Messy and mischievous Marmaduke has a big heart but can't stay out of trouble! Does he have what it takes to shine in the swanky dog show world?

[04/08/22 - 06:39 AM]
FOX Sports Taps Ace Broadcaster Joe Davis as the New Voice of MLB on FOX
Additionally, he will continue his role for local Dodgers telecasts on SportsNet LA.

[04/08/22 - 05:46 AM]
Video: "Cardinal" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Detective John Cardinal (Billy Campbell) is brought back into Homicide when the hunch he wouldn't let go of is proven correct.

[04/08/22 - 04:41 AM]
First Lady of the United States Jill Biden to Make Special Appearance During "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2022"
With an introduction by co-host Miranda Cosgrove, the First Lady will speak to the resilience of today's youngest generation, especially children of military members and veterans, and encourage America's youth to keep growing, learning, and giving back to their communities.

[04/07/22 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 7
Updates include: Carla Woodcock, Callum Kerr to star in Hulu's "History of a Pleasure Seeker"; Peter Morgan eyes "The Crown" spin-off series; and Lauren Ludwig scores pilot order from FX.

[04/07/22 - 01:06 PM]
Tom Hiddleston to Star in and Executive Produce New Apple Original Limited Series "The White Darkness"
The project is inspired by the true life account of Henry Worsley, a devoted husband and father, a former soldier, a man of deep honor and sacrifice, but also a man deeply obsessed with adventure, manifesting in an epic journey crossing Antarctica on foot.

[04/07/22 - 12:39 PM]
Discovery and Science Channel to Broadcast Axiom Space Ax-1 Mission on Friday, April 8
The mission, which will use a SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard a Falcon 9 rocket, is the first completely privately funded and crewed mission to the International Space Station.

[04/07/22 - 12:23 PM]
30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards to Take Place April 23 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood
Produced by Magic Lemonade Production Company, the gala event will be televised on Bounce, the nation's popular entertainment television network serving African Americans.

[04/07/22 - 12:08 PM]
Peacock Orders New Unscripted Original Series "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" Developed by Emmy Winners Scout Productions and Amy Poehler's Paper Kite Productions
Based on the international best seller by Margareta Magnusson, the Peacock Original is an hour-long transformation series featuring people who are at a major crossroads and need to get their houses and lives in order.

[04/07/22 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Selling Sunset" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
New loves. Old foes. A fresh face. With the luxury market on fire, competition comes to a boil at the brokerage. Who'll shine - and who'll stumble?

[04/07/22 - 11:02 AM]
ABC Announces Summer 2022 Unscripted Premiere Dates, Series Greenlights, New Specials and Renewals
Marking its third consecutive year ranked or tied as the season's No. 1 entertainment network Adults 18-49, ABC celebrates summer with a strong lineup of new and returning series and specials that revels in love, competition, dogs, games and, of course, Martha Stewart.

[04/07/22 - 11:00 AM]
Max Original Documentary "Not So Pretty," Directed by Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, Debuts April 14
Narrated by Keke Palmer, the four-part series is the first-ever comprehensive large-scale investigative expose of the trillion-dollar cosmetics, beauty and personal care industry.

[04/07/22 - 11:00 AM]
Hit FOX Drama "The Cleaning Lady" Sweeps Up Season Two Renewal
Since its January debut, the series ranks as Hulu's most-streamed FOX debut in the network's history, and reaching 11.9 million multi-platform viewers in its premiere episode alone.

[04/07/22 - 11:00 AM]
The CW Network Announces Summer 2022 Premiere Dates for Returning Favorites
"Coroner" (June 2), "Roswell, New Mexico" (June 6), "In the Dark" (June 6), "Wellington Paranormal" (June 22), "Devils" (June 30) and "Mysteries Decoded" (July 6) are all due back.

[04/07/22 - 10:45 AM]
Original Documentary "Mysteries from the Grave: The Titanic" Premieres Friday, April 8, 2022, on Tubi
Featuring interviews with the descendants of passengers, the film seeks to decode the ship's remaining secrets still lying on the Atlantic Ocean floor.

[04/07/22 - 10:30 AM]
Season Five of "The Great Pottery Throw Down" Debuts April 14
12 of Britain's best home potters compete to become champion 'of the pottery' as Ellie Taylor hosts a brand new season.

[04/07/22 - 10:18 AM]
A First Look at the Stars in Prime Video's "Night Sky"
Spanning space and time, "Night Sky" follows Irene (Sissy Spacek) and Franklin York (J.K. Simmons), a couple who, years ago, discovered a chamber buried in their backyard which inexplicably leads to a strange, deserted planet.

[04/07/22 - 10:01 AM]
"Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event" Launches April 22
In the special, Oprah Winfrey and Oscar-winning actor Viola Davis discuss her astonishing new memoir, Finding Me.

[04/07/22 - 10:01 AM]
Crown Media Inks Multi-Picture Deal with Jonathan Bennett
"I am so proud of the work I have done in my Hallmark movies. Most recently with back-to-back GLAAD Media Award nominations for 'The Christmas House' and 'The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls,'" Bennett said.

[04/07/22 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Renews "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" for a Second Season
The 10-episode first season will conclude on Sunday, May 8, on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[04/07/22 - 09:40 AM]
Don't Miss The CW Season Finales!
Look for "All American" and "All American: Homecoming" on May 23 with "Superman & Lois" on June 21, "Naomi" on May 10, "The Flash" on June 29, "Kung Fu" on June 15, "Walker" on June 23, "Legacies" on May 26, and "Charmed" on June 10.

[04/07/22 - 09:29 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Returns for Season 12 on Wednesday, May 11, at 8PM ET/PT
Returning for a season of exhilarating highs and shocking lows are housewives Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke, and Crystal Kung Minkoff.

[04/07/22 - 09:09 AM]
Apple TV+ Lands Black Panther Drama "The Big Cigar," Executive Produced by NAACP Image Award-Winner Janine Sherman Barrois, Don Cheadle, Jim Hecht and Joshuah Bearman, with Andre Holland in Discussions to Star
The six-episode limited series tells the extraordinary, hilarious, almost-too-good-to-be-true story of how Huey P. Newton relied on his best friend, Bert Schneider, the Hollywood producer behind "Easy Rider," to elude a nationwide manhunt and escape to Cuba while being pursued into exile by the FBI.

[04/07/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Russian Doll" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
After enduring the wildest night of their lives - over and over - Nadia and Alan stumble into another bewildering existential adventure.

[04/07/22 - 09:00 AM]
Amazon Studios' "Anansi Boys" Casts Whoopi Goldberg as the Menacing Bird Woman
The six-episode series stars Malachi Kirby in the leading roles of brothers Fat Charlie and Spider.

[04/07/22 - 08:33 AM]
HGTV Orders New Six-Episode Docu-Series "Christina in the Country" (wt) Starring Christina Hall
The series, slated to air in late 2022, will follow Christina on her bold next chapter as she expands her design business across the country and puts down roots at her second home - a Tennessee farm.

[04/07/22 - 08:30 AM]
"2022 CMT Music Awards" Adds More Electrifying Performers and New Powerhouse Collaborations, and Names All-Star Presenter Lineup
Jimmie Allen, Gabby Barrett, Rob Corddry, Jordan Davis, Billy F. Gibbons, Gayle King, Taylor Lautner, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Joel McHale, Kacey Musgraves, Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France + Antoni Porowski, LeAnn Rimes, Dylan Scott and Dennis Quaid are among the presenters.

[04/07/22 - 08:25 AM]
Discovery, Inc. Announces Future Leadership Team for Warner Bros. Discovery
The new leadership team draws on a diverse set of leaders from both organizations, provides continuity and creates a flatter organizational structure to drive creativity, accountability and collaboration.

[04/07/22 - 08:00 AM]
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli Returns with Ambush-Style Cooking Battles in New Season of "Supermarket Stakeout"
Each hour-long episode presents viewers with outdoor cooking battles where anything can happen, as four talented chefs persuade unsuspecting customers to sell their groceries as they attempt to turn the ingredients into themed culinary delights.

[04/07/22 - 07:05 AM]
TMZ to Launch Event Series "TMZ Hip Hop" Premiering Monday, April 11
The series will debut with a four-week run on FOX stations in 10 major markets - New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston, D.C., Seattle, Phoenix and Minneapolis.

[04/07/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "365 Days: This Day" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Laura and Massimo are back and stronger than ever. But Massimo's family ties and a mysterious man bidding for Laura's heart complicate the lovers' lives.

[04/07/22 - 07:01 AM]
"The Wonder List with Bill Weir" Journeys to CNN+ with an All-New Season On April 21
Across four all-new episodes, CNN's chief climate correspondent Bill Weir will uncover how modernization, warming climates, and tourism affect Earth's natural wonders - and the extraordinary actions of individuals trying to save them.

[04/07/22 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Blood Sisters" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Bound by a dangerous secret, best friends Sarah and Kemi are forced to go on the run after a wealthy groom disappears during his engagement party.

[04/06/22 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 6
Updates include: Krysta Rodriguez, Lauren Lapkus to lead "Sober Companion" on CBS; NBC's "Lopez vs. Lopez" fills out cast; and Jessica Williams boards Apple's "Shrinking."







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[05/22/24 - 03:30 PM]
Late-Night Partiers Bet Against the Las Vegas Parking Laws in "Sin City Tow," Premiering Tuesday, June 18 at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
In the series, a group of tow truck drivers roam the bustling streets of Las Vegas amidst car crashes, angry drivers and unhinged revelers - working to clean up the mess while raking in the money.

[05/22/24 - 03:03 PM]
Boston Celtics Victory Over Indiana Pacers on ESPN Delivered Largest NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 Audience Since 2018
Game 1 averaged 6,433,000 viewers across ESPN and ESPN2, up eight percent from last year's Eastern Conference Finals Game 1.

[05/22/24 - 01:16 PM]
TNT Sports to Present College Football Playoff Games Through Sublicense with ESPN
TNT Sports will present two first-round College Football Playoff games during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

[05/22/24 - 12:08 PM]
"FOX College Football Friday" Kicks Off in Primetime This Fall
FOX Sports' 2024 full early season college football schedule is set to be released on Thursday, May 30.

[05/22/24 - 11:31 AM]
Video: "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Dave sits down with Grammy winner Miley Cyrus and basketball icon Charles Barkley for a fresh set of revealing interviews about their lives and careers.

[05/22/24 - 11:31 AM]
NBC's "Sunday Night Football" Finishes TV Season as Primetime's No. 1 Show for Record 13th Consecutive Year, with Best Viewership Since 2015
"Sunday Night Football" averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 21.4 million viewers for the 2023 season - the show's best viewership since 2015 and up 8% from last season (19.9 million).

[05/22/24 - 11:12 AM]
Paramount+ Takes Viewers on an Immersive High-Stakes Police Patrol in the Skies in New Docuseries "Chopper Cops"
The all-new docuseries takes viewers into the cockpit of an elite Florida police team of helicopter pilots as they attack crime from the skies.

[05/22/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Great Lillian Hall" - Official Trailer - HBO
The film, starring Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Lily Rabe, Jesse Williams, and Pierce Brosnan, premieres May 31 on HBO.

[05/22/24 - 11:00 AM]
"Tracker" Was Television's #1 Show in 2023-24
The series averages 11.58 million viewers with live plus 7-day viewing.

[05/22/24 - 10:59 AM]
Video: Prime Video and Amazon Freevee Release the Official Trailer for "Counsel Culture," A Podcast Turned Talk Show Hosted by Nick Cannon, Premiering June 6
The show, which seeks to help destigmatize topics around male mental health, will address issues including grief, loyalty, financial security, marriage, trust, and emotional vulnerability.

[05/22/24 - 10:57 AM]
Naturi Naughton and Tanyell Quian Set to Star in "Abducted at an HBCU: A Black Girl Missing Movie," Lifetime's Second of Three Black Girl Missing Movies Executive Produced by Garcelle Beauvais
The film will premiere on television July 20 on Lifetime and serves to highlight the growing epidemic of missing Black women and girls particularly those who come from disadvantaged communities.

[05/22/24 - 10:30 AM]
Video: WE tv and ALLBLK Drop Trailer for First-Ever Music Competition Reality Series "Deb's House" Premiering Friday, June 14
The new series follows famed music mogul Deb Antney, who pioneered the careers of several high-profile artists such as Gucci Mane, French Montana and Nicki Minaj, as she embarks on a nationwide hunt for rap's next female superstar MC.

[05/22/24 - 10:13 AM]
The History Channel Commemorates the 80th Anniversary of D-Day with New Two-Part Documentary Series "D-Day: The Unheard Tapes" Premiering Thursday, June 6 at 8PM ET/PT
A co-production with BBC Factual, the series relives the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Normandy through the voices and words of those who were there, from all sides.

[05/22/24 - 09:30 AM]
CBS Wins Tuesday Night with "FBI" Block Finales
The "FBI" (8pm) season finale was the #1 broadcast of the night with averaged 6.06m viewers, up +5% from last week.

[05/22/24 - 09:05 AM]
Video: MGM+ Series "Emperor of Ocean Park" Reveals Trailer and Premiere Date, Announces More Cast
Executive produced by Sherman Payne, the series is set to premiere with its first episode on July 14 on MGM+, with new episodes airing on Sundays until September 15.