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[04/22/20 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 22
Updates include: Leslye Headland to spearhead new "Star Wars" series at Disney+; IMDb to revive "Leverage" for its streaming service; and Hulu's "The Mysterious Benedict Society" rounds out cast.

[04/22/20 - 05:24 PM]
Netflix Confirms New Korean Original Series "Hellbound," Partnering with "Train to Busan" Director Yeon Sang-ho
In "Hellbound," supernatural beings appear out of nowhere to condemn people to hell.

[04/22/20 - 05:02 PM]
Governor Andrew Cuomo to Give First Late Night Interview on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Tonight at 11PM ET/PT on Comedy Central
The interview will also be available on all of the series' social platforms, including The Daily Show's YouTube Channel.

[04/22/20 - 04:27 PM]
"Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy(R) Salute to Prince" to Be Rebroadcast Saturday, April 25, on CBS
The two-hour special originally aired last night on the network.

[04/22/20 - 03:15 PM]
DJ D-Nice, Chris Harrison, JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers Join Bachelor Nation for "The Bachelor Presents: Monday Night Mixer," A Multiplatform Virtual Party on Monday, April 27
"The Most Dramatic Club Quarantine Ever" begins at 7:00 p.m. EDT/4:00 p.m. PDT.

[04/22/20 - 02:30 PM]
Quibi Announces Development of Psychological Anthology Series "Horror Accidental" Written and Directed by Evan Daugherty
The series was made exclusively for mobile viewing and highlights everyday situations normal people find themselves in - and the horrific possibilities that lurk around every corner in our modern world.

[04/22/20 - 02:04 PM]
Lifetime Greenlights New Series "Dance Moms: Abby's Virtual Dance Off"
In each self-contained episode, Abby Lee Miller invites dancers from across the country to submit their best moves and footwork to see who has what it takes to impress her enough to be named "The Abby Dancer."

[04/22/20 - 11:30 AM]
Video: SundanceTV Releases Key Art and Trailer for the Upcoming Sophomore Season of Witty Drama "The Split" Premiering Thursday, May 21 at Midnight ET/9 PM PT
This witty examination of modern marriage in its sophomore season introduces new complex realities behind damaging affairs, power struggles in toxic relationships and what lies behind a sparkling public image of a celebrity love.

[04/22/20 - 11:22 AM]
"Harley Quinn" Invades Syfy Sundays in May
Look for all 13 episodes from season one to broadcast over four consecutive Sundays at 11:00/10:00c.

[04/22/20 - 10:53 AM]
Lifetime Goes Down Under with "Married at First Sight: Australia" Premiering May 27
After 10 seasons of making everlasting relationships in the United States, Lifetime brings fans more of what they love with 12 new couples, including one same-sex duo, from the other side of the world.

[04/22/20 - 10:14 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces Slate of New Content Amidst COVID-19 #WithMe Initiatives
In addition, engaging new content will come directly from notable YouTube personalities who will be able to leverage the global platform's quality livestream capabilities from a safe space.

[04/22/20 - 09:29 AM]
HBO Renews "Westworld" for a Fourth Season
"From the western theme park to the technocratic metropolis of the near future, we've thoroughly enjoyed every twist and turn from the minds of master storytellers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy," noted Casey Bloys. "We can't wait to see where their inspired vision takes us next."

[04/22/20 - 09:15 AM]
Video: "Coronavirus, Explained" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This topical series examines the coronavirus pandemic, the efforts to combat it and ways to manage its mental health toll.

[04/22/20 - 09:01 AM]
History(R) to Premiere Three-Night Television Event "Grant" Beginning Memorial Day at 9PM ET/PT
The television event will chronicle the life of one of the most complex and underappreciated generals and presidents in U.S. history - Ulysses S. Grant.

[04/22/20 - 08:59 AM]
Video: New HBO Max Brand Spot Welcomes Viewers to a Place Where All Their Favorite Characters and Franchises Intersect
HBO Max will include the entire HBO service, bundled together with beloved franchises, titles past and present from Warner Bros., the best of the best from around the world, and a monthly offering of new Max Originals.

[04/22/20 - 08:14 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince" Puts CBS on Top
The Eye's two-hour special leads the night among adults 18-49.

[04/22/20 - 08:08 AM]
Video: "A Secret Love" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Two Lives. 65 Years. One Secret. Only on Netflix April 29.

[04/22/20 - 08:00 AM]
Making an Epic Kids and Family Together Programming Event, "The Disney Family Singalong" Special and the Sing-Along Version of "High School Musical," Are Set for Friday, April 24, on Disney Channel
The joyous, star-filled "The Disney Family Singalong" special, hosted by Ryan Seacrest from his home, averaged 12.2 million viewers in its debut broadcast on ABC last week.

[04/22/20 - 02:12 AM]
Video: "White Lines" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the thrilling new series, the body of a legendary Manchester DJ is discovered 20 years after his mysterious disappearance from Ibiza.

[04/21/20 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 21
Updates include: Disney+ begins pre-production on a third season of "The Mandalorian"; Eliza Coupe, Tommy Dewey to star in FOX's "Pivoting"; and Marvel terminates overall deals with Paul Zbyszewski, Steve Lightfoot.

[04/21/20 - 12:44 PM]
For the First Time in Nearly 30 Years, MTV Brings Back "Club MTV" for a Live One-Night Musical Event Featuring D-Nice, Airing Saturday, April 25th
The one-hour, music event airs live this Saturday at 10PM ET/PT on MTV, and simulcast across VH1 and MTV2.

[04/21/20 - 12:16 PM]
ABC News Live, America's No. 1 Streaming News Channel, to Launch on Amazon's News App and YouTube TV
Since launching in May 2018, ABC News Live has seen a 200% year-over-year increase in monthly viewers (March 2019 vs. March 2020) in part due to wide over-the-top distribution.

[04/21/20 - 12:00 PM]
Grab Your Rosé, "The Bold Type" Returns to Freeform on June 11
During the recent midseason finale, Kat, Jane and Sutton each faced life-altering changes in both their personal and professional lives.

[04/21/20 - 10:15 AM]
Video: "All Day and a Night" Starring Jeffrey Wright & Ashton Sanders - Official Trailer - Netflix
A powerful, unflinching drama from Joe Robert Cole, starring Ashton Sanders, Jeffrey Wright, Isaiah John and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

[04/21/20 - 10:00 AM]
ID to Air Encore Marathon of Its Most Famous Cases with the Anthology Series "Who Killed... ?"
From child tragedies like Caylee Anthony, JonBenét Ramsey, or Madeleine McCann, to the mysteries surrounding the deaths of beloved women like Natalie Wood, Chandra Levy, or Laci Peterson, these names haunt our culture as we continue to search for justice and answers behind their untimely demise.

[04/21/20 - 09:55 AM]
Robert Irvine Returns with New "Restaurant: Impossible" Episodes and Quarantine Specials on Food Network
"Restaurant: Impossible" formally returns on Thursday, May 14.

[04/21/20 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Fraggle Rock: Rock On!" - Official Teaser - Apple TV+
The Fraggles might be apart in separate caves, but they can still find ways to have fun together.

[04/21/20 - 09:02 AM]
AMC Announces Changes to Its Upcoming Premiere Dates
Among the adjustments: "NOS4A2" will now return on Sunday, June 21 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/21/20 - 08:16 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Tops Charts for NBC
The network takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/21/20 - 08:00 AM]
Video: "Control Z" - Release Date Announcement - Netflix
Look for the newcomer to launch on Friday, May 22.

[04/21/20 - 07:14 AM]
Video: "The Wrong Missy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
David Spade, Lauren Lapkus, Geoff Pierson, Sarah Chalke and Molly Sims star in the film, due on May 13.

[04/21/20 - 06:02 AM]
HBO Max to Launch May 27th
The six initial originals include "Craftopia," "Legendary," "Love Life," "Looney Tunes Cartoons," "The Not Too Late Show with Elmo" and "On The Record."

[04/21/20 - 03:03 AM]
Hit ABC Television Special "The Disney Family Singalong" Now Streaming on Disney+
The singalong event features celebrities with their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes.

[04/20/20 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 20
Updates include: ABC mulls "quarantine-themed spin-off" of "The Bachelorette"; Natasha Rothwell to lead Comedy Central's "Malltown" pilot; and Dwayne Johnson, Issa Rae team for "TRE CNT" at HBO.

[04/20/20 - 01:40 PM]
"The Last Dance" Series Premiere Episodes Are the Most-Viewed ESPN Documentary Content Ever, Averaging 6.1 Million Viewers
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, April 19.

[04/20/20 - 12:47 PM]
"Deadliest Catch" and Spin-Off Series "Deadliest Catch: Bloodline" Reel in Top Ratings for Discovery
Discovery further spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 14.

[04/20/20 - 12:24 PM]
Freshman Series Premiere of "Celebrity IOU" Breaks HGTV Record for Highest Live Plus Three-Day Lift Among P25-54 and W25-54
HGTV further spins the numbers for Monday, April 13.

[04/20/20 - 12:16 PM]
Josh Gates Hosts Special Earth Day Episode of Brand-New Virtual Late-Night Talk Show "Josh Gates Tonight," Airing Wednesday, April 22 on Discovery Channel
Gates is still exploring the world while staying Safer at Home and he's bringing viewers along for the journey.

[04/20/20 - 11:31 AM]
ABC Slots "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Marathon for Wednesday, April 29
All three episodes to date of the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted revival will encore back-to-back in anticipation of its move to Thursday nights at 8:00/7:00c on April 30.

[04/20/20 - 11:30 AM]
"American Idol" Comes to America for the Very First Time Remotely, with the Top 20 Performing for a Spot in the Top 10, Sunday, April 26, on ABC
For the first time ever, "American Idol" reaches audiences in an all-new way, as judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, host Ryan Seacrest, in-house mentor Bobby Bones and the Top 20 contestants participate from different locations.

[04/20/20 - 10:30 AM]
VH1 Adds New Series "To Catch a Beautician" to Its Blockbuster Monday Night Line-Up
Tamar Braxton hosts the series, which premieres with back-to-back episodes on May 25 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/20/20 - 10:29 AM]
HBO Celebrates New Series "We're Here" with Digital Viewing Party and Free Premiere on YouTube
The premiere episode will also be made available for free to all via the YouTube Premieres platform and by participating affiliates, marking the first time that HBO has made content available for free at the same time as its debut.

[04/20/20 - 09:01 AM]
Travel Channel Airs a Special "Portals to Hell" Watch Party with Jack, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne
The special one-hour "Portals to Hell - Watching with the Osbournes" event will air on Thursday, April 30 at 8:00/7:00c, ahead of an all-new episode of the series at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/20/20 - 09:00 AM]
TLC Brings Love to Late Night With All-New Series, "Find Love Live," Premiering Sunday, May 10 at 11PM ET/PT
The innovative new series seeks to help singles find their future partner from the comfort and safety of their couch.

[04/20/20 - 08:59 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Holds Off Demo Competition
ABC wins the evening among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[04/20/20 - 08:49 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "One World: Together at Home" Delivers More Than 14.6 Million Viewers
ABC, CBS and NBC's collective telecast tops the night in all categories.

[04/20/20 - 08:45 AM]
HGTV's Mother's Day "Mom-a-Thon" Spotlights Mom-led Series and the Self-Shot Special "Renovate Like a Mother"
In the special, fans get an intimate look into Mina and Jasmine's lives at home as they prepare for their new additions.

[04/20/20 - 08:01 AM]
History(R) Announces "History at Home" Providing Free History Lessons for Families Available Across Network's Social Media Platforms Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
These brief history lessons will deliver fun, educational content formatted in a way that will teach, inspire and motivate children during this time of uncertainty.

[04/20/20 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Hollywood" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new limited series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan follows a group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood as they try to make it in Tinseltown - no matter the cost.

[04/20/20 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "The Lovebirds" - Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani - Official Trailer - Netflix
A couple (Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani) experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery.







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[11/19/24 - 11:30 AM]
Max and HBO Announce Extended U.S. Licensing Deal with The Criterion Collection
Showcasing the Criterion Collection's acclaimed films alongside a rich collection of titles from Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Classic Movies, A24, Studio Ghibli, and more, further solidifies Max as the top destination for movie night.

[11/19/24 - 10:43 AM]
Go Inside the Cheerleading Rivalry Turned Murder-for-Hire Attempt That Shocked the Nation with ID's "The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot"
The two-hour documentary delves into the notorious murder-for-hire plot concocted by Texas mom Wanda Holloway to eliminate her daughter's cheerleading rival.

[11/19/24 - 10:31 AM]
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The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight is the most-streamed sporting event ever, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams, with 38 million concurrent streams in the US.

[11/19/24 - 10:10 AM]
AMC Networks' December Highlights Includes "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point," "Joe Bob's Christmas Carnage" and More!
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[11/19/24 - 10:06 AM]
Video: "Hard Knocks in Season with the AFC North" - Official Trailer - Max
For the first time ever, Hard Knocks is taking you behind-the-scenes of the playoff chase with the AFC North.

[11/19/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Paris Has Fallen" - Official Trailer - Hulu
When a terrorist group attacks a high-profile event with the French Minister of Defense as their target, protection officer Vincent Taleb (Tewfik Jallab) finds himself working with street-smart MI6 operative Zara Taylor (Ritu Arya) to save the day.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
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"These new unscripted series epitomize everything National Geographic stands for - bold, captivating storytelling rooted in world-class research and expertise," said Tom McDonald, executive vice president of Global Unscripted and Factual Content.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix's "Squid Game: Unleashed" Arrives December 17
"Squid Game: Unleashed" arrives just in time for the return of "Squid Game Season 2" which hits Netflix on December 26.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date for MrBeast's Epic "Beast Games" Competition Series
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[11/19/24 - 08:09 AM]
Video: "Biggest Heist Ever" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Their crimes earned them the nickname Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde - and the story only gets weirder in this documentary about the most lucrative heist ever.

[11/19/24 - 08:06 AM]
Apple Original Films Announces Documentary on Legendary Rock Icons Fleetwood Mac
The fully authorized documentary is directed by five-time Academy Award nominee and Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award winner Frank Marshall, and for the first time ever, Grammy Award-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Fleetwood Mac share their extraordinary story in their own words.

[11/19/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ with Showtime Announces Season Three Premiere Date for Emmy-Nominated Series "Yellowjackets"
The season will debut with two episodes on Friday, February 14 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan before its on-air debut on Sunday, February 16.

[11/19/24 - 08:00 AM]
"Juror #2" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max December 20
The film follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma... one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict - or free - the accused killer.

[11/19/24 - 07:13 AM]
Paramount+ Unwraps "'Tis the Season for Streaming" Collection
Highlights include the debut of the streaming service's first original holiday film "Dear Santa."

[11/19/24 - 07:02 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces March 26 Global Premiere Date for "The Studio"
The new 10-episode half-hour comedy stars Seth Rogen, who also serves as writer, director and executive producer alongside Emmy Award nominee Evan Goldberg.