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[02/19/20 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 19
Updates include: Annaleigh Ashford to star in comedy "B Positive" at CBS; James Wolk tapped as "Ordinary Joe" at NBC; and Keegan Allen cast in The CW's "Walker" reboot series.

[02/19/20 - 02:07 PM]
MTV and Sean "Diddy" Combs Tap Heirs Christian Combs, Quincy Brown, Justin Combs and Series Vet LaurieAnn Gibson as Judges on "Making the Band" in 2020
Additionally, a multi-city casting tour will begin this month with open auditions in Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte and New York.

[02/19/20 - 01:00 PM]
Apple Announces New Original Film "Swan Song," Starring Academy Award Winner Mahershala Ali
The film will be produced by Apple and Anonymous Content, and will go into production this spring.

[02/19/20 - 12:54 PM]
CBS News Announces Moderators and Special Coverage for Its Charleston Democratic Debate on Feb. 25
Norah O'Donnell and Gayle King will moderate the CBS News Democratic presidential primary debate in primetime.

[02/19/20 - 12:01 PM]
HBO Max Greenlights Bethenny Frankel Business Competition Series "The Big Shot with Bethenny" (wt) from Producer Mark Burnett & MGM Television
In each half-hour episode, the next generation of business moguls will compete for a chance to be second-in-command to business tycoon and Skinnygirl founder Frankel, and win a coveted position working on her executive team.

[02/19/20 - 11:31 AM]
Investigation Discovery Examines Questionable Courtroom Convictions in Season Three of "Reasonable Doubt"
With 10 powerful episodes examining whether justice was served, season three returns to Investigation Discovery on Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/19/20 - 11:00 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights New Relationship Docuseries "Battlefield of Love" Following Active Duty Military Engaged in Long Distance Relationships with Civilians They Have Never Met in Person
The series follows nine diverse military couples on their journey for love across continents, war zones, cultural divides, and family objections as they test their digital love while the soldier is on leave.

[02/19/20 - 10:02 AM]
Adam McKay Comedy "Don't Look Up", Starring Jennifer Lawrence Lands at Netflix
The film tells the story of two low-level astronomers, who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching asteroid that will destroy planet earth.

[02/19/20 - 10:01 AM]
Spectrum Originals to Premiere Southern Gothic Mystery Series "Paradise Lost" on Monday, April 13
Set in small town Mississippi, this southern gothic mystery follows prodigal son, Yates Forsythe (Josh Hartnett), as he returns to his hometown with his wife, Frances (Bridget Regan) - a woman very new to this very old community.

[02/19/20 - 09:52 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Goes on an Expedition Through Latin America with "Humboldt: Epic Explorer"
The documentary will take viewers from Humboldt's fraught childhood near Berlin through his legendary South American expedition - from the Orinoco River to the Andes Mountains, and his one visit to the United States.

[02/19/20 - 09:07 AM]
Video: "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From the director of "Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press," witness an unflinching look at the case that put the system on trial.

[02/19/20 - 09:07 AM]
Laurence Fishburne to Host and Narrate New History Franchise "History's Greatest Mysteries" Launching Summer 2020
Each program within the franchise will showcase fresh, new evidence and perspectives including never-before-released documents to the general public, personal diaries and DNA evidence to unearth brand-new information about these infamous and enigmatic chapters in history.

[02/19/20 - 09:00 AM]
New HBO Series "We're Here" Debuts Thursday, April 23, Exclusively on HBO
The six-part unscripted series recruits small-town residents across America to participate in a one-night-only drag show.

[02/19/20 - 08:10 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Retain Demo Crown
The Peacock holds off CBS among adults 18-49, however the Eye is the most-watched network by a wide margin.

[02/19/20 - 08:02 AM]
Food Truck Hopefuls Face Off in New Season of "The Great Food Truck Race: Gold Coast"
Tyler Florence hosts the latest installment, due on Thursday, March 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/19/20 - 08:01 AM]
"Trevor Noah Presents: Josh Johnson" to Film in Chicago at The Laugh Factory on Saturday, April 4
Johnson is a stand-up comedian, Emmy-nominated writer and performer from Louisiana by way of Chicago.

[02/19/20 - 08:00 AM]
"Ben 10 vs. The Universe" Blasts Off Globally This Fall on Cartoon Network
The movie is the first for the newest iteration of "Ben 10," which debuted around the world in 2016.

[02/19/20 - 06:22 AM]
Nickelodeon Renews Some of Its Biggest Franchises and Hit Series for the 2020-21 Season
"Are You Afraid of the Dark," "All That" and "Top Elf" are among the eight newly extended series.

[02/19/20 - 06:21 AM]
Nickelodeon Announces Voice Cast for "Kamp Koral: Spongebob's Under Years," First-Ever "Spongebob Squarepants" Spinoff
Premiering this July, the CG-animated prequel stars Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence and Mr. Lawrence, all of whom are reprising their iconic roles in this new series.

[02/19/20 - 06:20 AM]
Nickelodeon Sets Premiere Date for Tyler Perry's "Young Dylan"
Executive produced, directed and written by Perry, the series follows a family whose world is turned upside down when their nephew, Young Dylan (Dylan Gilmer), an aspiring hip-hop star, moves in unannounced.

[02/19/20 - 06:19 AM]
Nickelodeon Expands the World of "Henry Danger" With All-New "Danger Force" Spinoff
The new series stars "Ray/Captain Man" (Cooper Barnes) and "Schwoz" (Michael D. Cohen), and introduces four new superheroes-in-training as they team up to fight crime in their town of Swellview.

[02/19/20 - 06:18 AM]
Best-Selling Book Title "Big Nate" Gets Animated in Brand-New Nickelodeon Series
The eponymous 26-episode series follows Nate, a precocious 11-year-old boy, and his best friends as they navigate sixth grade with humor and style.

[02/19/20 - 06:17 AM]
Nickelodeon's "The Loud House" Comes to Life in Original Live-Action TV Movie
Casting is currently underway for the feature-length TV movie, which will begin production this summer and is set to premiere in the fourth quarter of this year.

[02/19/20 - 06:16 AM]
Nickelodeon Prepares for Lift-Off with "The Astronauts," First Production with Imagine Kids+Family
Marking Nickelodeon's first production with Imagine Kids+Family, the 10-episode series is currently in production in Vancouver, Canada, with a premiere slated for this summer.

[02/18/20 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 18
Updates include: Melissa Leo to star in FOX's "Blood Relative"; Nathan Fielder brings "The Curse" to Showtime; and Tamala Jones tapped for ABC's "Rebel."

[02/18/20 - 04:01 PM]
The World of "Altered Carbon" Is Getting Re-Sleeved on March 19 with an All New Anime
Said installment brings even more action, mystery, and cyberpunk goodness than ever before.

[02/18/20 - 04:00 PM]
Video: Official Trailer - "Be Our Chef" - Disney+
The streaming service's latest competition series drops Friday, March 27.

[02/18/20 - 01:56 PM]
BET+ Announces Legal Drama, "Carl Weber's Influence" Premiering on Thursday, February 20
The ensemble cast include Roger Guenveur Smith, Deborah Cox, Kellita Smith, Todd Anthony, Drew Sidora, Gary Dourdan and Columbus Short.

[02/18/20 - 01:44 PM]
Josh Hartnett Joins Cast of "Die Hart" on Quibi
Hartnett, playing a fictionalized version of himself, is a former alum of the action school who has returned to participate in Kevin's training.

[02/18/20 - 01:18 PM]
Oxygen's True Crime Investigative Series "Cold Justice" Is Back with Eight New Episodes and Five Arrests Beginning Saturday, March 14 at 6 PM ET/PT
Working alongside local law enforcement from across the country, the "Cold Justice" team has successfully helped bring about 20 convictions and 45 arrests, five of the arrests which will be seen in this upcoming batch of new episodes.

[02/18/20 - 01:17 PM]
Showtime(R) to Develop Horror-Comedy "The Auteur" Starring Academy Award(R) Nominee Jude Law and Executive Produced and Directed by Oscar(R) Winner Taika Waititi
The project is based on the graphic novel by Rick Spears, James Callahan and Luigi Anderson.

[02/18/20 - 01:13 PM]
Netflix Announces "Tiger King," A New Docuseries from the Executive Producer of "Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened"
The project details the story of Joe Exotic, a gun-toting polygamist who presides over an Oklahoma animal park - and the murder-for-hire plot that led to his arrest.

[02/18/20 - 12:30 PM]
Netflix Announces "Painkiller", A Gripping New Drama About America's Opioid Crisis from Executive Producer Eric Newman
Peter Berg will direct all eight episodes of the limited series.

[02/18/20 - 11:31 AM]
BET+ Announces Second Season Pick-Up of Will Packer's Hit Comedy "Bigger"
"I'm so proud of this show! And I can't wait for new audiences to follow the shenanigans of this wild and crazy group of Black 30-somethings. Buckle up for Season 2," said Will Packer.

[02/18/20 - 11:30 AM]
Academy Award Nominee Raoul Peck Brings Groundbreaking Series "Exterminate All the Brutes" to HBO
The four-part series pushes the boundaries of traditional documentary filmmaking, offering an expansive exploration of the exploitative and genocidal aspects of European colonialism.

[02/18/20 - 11:01 AM]
NBC Renews Hit Alternative Series "Ellen's Game of Games" for a Fourth Season
DeGeneres revealed the pickup this morning on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" during which she had audience members play the always messy "Danger Word" to celebrate.

[02/18/20 - 11:00 AM]
Video: AMC Releases the Opening Minutes of "The Walking Dead's" Mid-Season Premiere
The series returns this Sunday, February 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/18/20 - 10:21 AM]
Video: VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" - First Look Clip & Cast
The show returns on Monday, March 16 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/18/20 - 10:02 AM]
A&E Investigates the Paranormal This April with the Spine-Tingling Premiere of Newly Reimagined "Celebrity Ghost Stories" and Season 2 of "Ghost Hunters"
Ice-T, Paula Abdul, Terry Bradshaw, Taye Diggs, NeNe Leakes and Kelly Osbourne are among those featured.

[02/18/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: AMC's "Ride with Norman Reedus" Releases Season Four Key Art and New Teaser
This season's guests include Michael Rooker, Ryan Hurst, Milo Ventimiglia, Dom Rocket, Becky Goebel and Clifton Collins Jr.

[02/18/20 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers; ABC Leads Demos
The finale to "America's Got Talent: The Champions" is last night's most-watched telecast.

[02/18/20 - 08:04 AM]
Video: "On My Block" Season 3 - Date Announcement - Netflix
The new season premieres Wednesday, March 11 on Netflix.

[02/18/20 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Feel Good" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Mae Martin stars as herself, a Canadian comedian living in London, navigating a relationship with her new girlfriend, George and dealing with sobriety.

[02/18/20 - 07:05 AM]
Video: "Vida" - Season 3 Teaser - Starz
The series returns on Sunday, April 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/18/20 - 07:01 AM]
Get Your First Look at "Extraction" Premiering April 24
In the Netflix film, Chris Hemsworth plays a fearless black market mercenary who embarks on the most deadly mission of his career.

[02/18/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Elite" Season 3 - Date Announcement - Netflix
The series returns to the streaming service on Friday, March 13.

[02/17/20 - 02:01 PM]
USA Ships "Briarpatch" to Monday Nights
The newcomer will now air Mondays at 11:00/10:00c while "The Sinner" slides to 10:00/9:00c on Thursdays.

[02/17/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Amazing Stories" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
From visionary executive producers Steven Spielberg and Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz, this reimagining of the classic anthology series transports everyday characters into worlds of wonder, possibility, and imagination.

[02/17/20 - 08:10 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Returns on Top for ABC
The Alphabet takes home the adults 18-49 crown while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[02/17/20 - 07:04 AM]
Video: "I Am Not Okay with This" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new series, due on February 26, is based on the Charles Forsman graphic novel.







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[03/28/24 - 11:07 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion" Debuts April 9
The film uncovers the toxic culture of the teen brand Brandy Melville and the global ramifications of mass-produced clothing known as fast fashion.

[03/28/24 - 11:02 AM]
FX's "Welcome to Wrexham" Shifts Season Three Premiere Date
The May 2 premiere will include the first two episodes of the eight-episode season, with a new episode available each following Thursday.

[03/28/24 - 10:36 AM]
Claire Danes Will Reunite with "Homeland" Showrunner & Executive Producer Howard Gordon on the Netflix Limited Series "The Beast in Me"
A grieving author finds a new subject in a real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance. Her investigation spirals into a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.

[03/28/24 - 10:32 AM]
Roku Originals Reunites "The Real Bros of Simi Valley" for New Movie; Directed by Jimmy Tatro
"The Real Bros of Simi Valley: High School Reunion" is a continuation of the beloved original series, co-created by Jimmy Tatro and Christian Pierce, which became a social media phenomenon generating over a billion views across video platforms.

[03/28/24 - 10:04 AM]
Bravo Reveals Returning Cast for "The Real Housewives of New York City" Season 15
After a successful first bite out of the Big Apple, all six ladies of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" will return for season 15, including Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield.

[03/28/24 - 10:03 AM]
Matt Barnes and Anansa Sims Give a Close-Up Look at Navigating Love, Co-Parenting, Fame and More in New Series, "The Barnes Bunch," Premiering Friday, April 19 at 10PM ET on WE tv
This endearing new series follows NBA champion and successful Podcaster, Matt Barnes, alongside his fiancée, model and reality personality, Anansa Sims, as they navigate love, forgiveness, and personal growth while reconciling their past.

[03/28/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Dan Da Dan" - Official Trailer - Netflix Anime
This is the story of Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult freak.

[03/28/24 - 10:01 AM]
"Karamo" Renewed for Third Season in National Syndication
"Karamo" is hosted by reality television personality, author, actor, producer and activist Karamo.

[03/28/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Neal Brennan: Crazy Good" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Comedian Neal Brennan riffs in this stand-up special on crypto, social media flexes, sex compliments and the link between greatness and mental health.

[03/28/24 - 09:03 AM]
ESPN+ Unveils Major League Baseball Game Schedule for March and April
ESPN+ will stream a game every day in April, featuring all thirty Major League Baseball Clubs.

[03/28/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Jurassic World: Chaos Theory" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix After School
Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of "The Nublar Six" are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them.

[03/28/24 - 09:01 AM]
WWE on A&E Continues with Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Joining "WWE Rivals" & More "WWE's Most Wanted Treasures" & "Biography: WWE Legends"
Kicking off on Sunday, April 14, "WWE's Most Wanted Treasures" will feature WWE Hall of Famers Booker T, Mick Foley, and Lita as they hunt for iconic memorabilia and share the history behind some of the most famous items in WWE history.

[03/28/24 - 09:00 AM]
"The Omen" Complete Franchise, Streaming Now on Hulu
To celebrate the new theatrical release, catch up on the supernatural saga with all five films available to stream on Hulu!

[03/28/24 - 08:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the Official Trailer for Horror Anthology Series "THEM: THE SCARE" Starring Deborah Ayorinde, Luke James, Pam Grier, and More!
This second installment will consist of eight episodes and premieres on Thursday, April 25, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[03/28/24 - 08:16 AM]
Netflix Lights Up the Sky with 1,000 Drones to Reveal May 1 Launch Date for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Epic Saga, "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar"
In the series, arch nemeses Mallikajaan and Fareedan are locked in a battle for succession of Heeramandi, where courtesans reign as queens.