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[05/15/20 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 15
Updates include: Timothy Olyphant tapped for "The Mandalorian"; Jenna Bans renews overall deal with Universal Television; and Showtime lands documentary series "The Reagans."

[05/15/20 - 05:08 PM]
NBC Renews Hit Drama "Good Girls" for a Fourth Season
The show derives 58% of its 35-day 18-49 rating from digital sources and has seen its digital 18-49 viewership grow this season versus last by 50%, making it NBC's #2 show this season on digital platforms.

[05/15/20 - 04:55 PM]
An Unforgettable Encore Night of Music on "The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II," Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, Rebroadcasts Friday, May 22
The second volume of the nationwide singalong event originally aired this past Sunday, May 10.

[05/15/20 - 03:48 PM]
Jessica Alba to Star in Action-Thriller "Trigger Warning" for Netflix
A traumatized veteran inherits her grandfather's bar after his untimely death, and is faced with a moral dilemma as she discovers the truth behind his death.

[05/15/20 - 12:32 PM]
"Sell This House" Premieres Monday, May 18 at 10PM ET on FYI
The Tanya Memme-hosted series is a reboot of the original show which aired on sister network A&E from 2003-2011 and was an early entrant in the home improvement programming genre.

[05/15/20 - 12:03 PM]
Questlove Sets the Table for a Potluck with Friends - One-Hour Special Event Premieres Thursday, May 28 at 10pm ET/PT on Food Network
"Bringing together friends, collaborators, and those who I admire around food is something I love to do. When I can bring people together around a cause that I care deeply about, it's even more meaningful," said Questlove.

[05/15/20 - 12:02 PM]
"Desperados" Arrives on Netflix on July 3
Ever been so desperate to un-send an e-mail that you [checks notes] booked an emergency girls' trip to Mexico?

[05/15/20 - 10:45 AM]
"American Idol" Is Coming Back for Season 4 on ABC
The network confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[05/15/20 - 10:31 AM]
CBS All Access to Stream Paramount Network's "68 Whiskey"
All 10 episodes of the hour-long comedic drama are now available to stream on the service, giving subscribers the perfect summer binge.

[05/15/20 - 10:05 AM]
Season 4 of "F Is for Family" to Premiere June 12
The streaming service confirmed said date this morning on social media.

[05/15/20 - 10:02 AM]
Game On: Special, New Episode of Apple's Critically Acclaimed Comedy "Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet" to Premiere Friday, May 22 Exclusively on Apple TV+
"Mythic Quest: Quarantine" is a new, half-hour installment that finds the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all-time tasked with working from home.

[05/15/20 - 09:41 AM]
Disney+ Original "Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2" to Premiere on Friday, June 26
The six-part documentary series reveals the hard work, heart, and collaboration it takes to create one of the most highly-anticipated films in Walt Disney Animation Studios' near-century of moviemaking.

[05/15/20 - 09:01 AM]
Adult Swim Announces Class of 2020 Commencement Speaker Series
Eric Andre, Jena Friedman and Killer Mike are among the participants.

[05/15/20 - 09:00 AM]
"Trackers" Debuts June 5, Exclusively on Cinemax
An adaptation of internationally acclaimed author Deon Meyer's crime novel, the six-episode drama was shot entirely in South Africa.

[05/15/20 - 09:00 AM]
Straight to Digital: Amazon Prime Video to Globally Premiere Seven Highly Anticipated Indian Movies
"Ponmagal Vandhal" will kick things off on Friday, May 29.

[05/15/20 - 08:32 AM]
AXS TV to Air the Celebrity Documentary Series "Final 24," Making Its Network Debut on Wednesday, June 3 at 9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT
The company acquired all 14 episodes of the hour-long series from Cineflix Rights.

[05/15/20 - 08:10 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Demos with "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
The network also gets a boost from the finales of "Station 19" and "How to Get Away with Murder."

[05/15/20 - 08:00 AM]
CBS All Access Announces Series Order for "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," Based on the U.S.S. Enterprise and Its Crew
The series will feature fan favorites from season two of "Star Trek: Discovery," Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock.

[05/15/20 - 07:34 AM]
MTV and Michelle Obama's When We All Vote Partner to Celebrate High School Students Across the Country Who Are Boosting Youth Voter Registration with MTV's Prom-athon
MTV will host MTV's Prom-athon in partnership with Michelle Obama's nonpartisan organization, When We All Vote and the 2020 Prom Challenge - a virtual celebration to shine a light on the 20 winning high schools and students who organized the most creative nonpartisan voter registration efforts in the country.

[05/14/20 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 14
Updates include: Freeform passes on "Close Up" drama pilot; Disney+ eyes "Percy Jackson" TV series; and The CW gives postscript to its 2020-21 season schedule announcement.

[05/14/20 - 06:05 PM]
Jo Koy Brings Netflix to the Philippines in His Newest Comedy Special "In His Elements"
Koy celebrates his heritage by telling jokes about life as a Filipino-American while highlighting the culture of Manila.

[05/14/20 - 04:15 PM]
ABC Set to Air "After the Dance with Stephen A. Smith: A SportsCenter Special" on Tuesday, May 19
Previously announced "The Story of Soaps" will now air Tuesday, May 19 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/14/20 - 02:45 PM]
CBS Adds the Broadcast Television Premiere of "Grease Sing-A-Long" to Sunday Night Movies on June 7
The network's Sunday Night Movies kicked off on May 3 with "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," followed by "Forrest Gump" on Sunday, May 10.

[05/14/20 - 02:33 PM]
"Ball and Chain" Starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Lands at Netflix
Academy Award nominee Emily V. Gordon will adapt the story from Scott Lobdell's 90s comic book by the same name.

[05/14/20 - 01:05 PM]
"The Voice" Announces Special Finale Performances
Superstar coaches Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Blake Shelton to perform on star-studded live two-hour season finale of four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series.

[05/14/20 - 01:00 PM]
CBS All Access Announces Season Five Order of "The Good Fight"
Due to the ongoing halt in production since early March, season four will conclude with episode seven on Thursday, May 28.

[05/14/20 - 12:25 PM]
Series Premiere Airdate Change: ABC News Presents New Prime-Time Series "The Genetic Detective"
Originally slated for a May 19 launch, the series will now roll out on Tuesday, May 26.

[05/14/20 - 11:37 AM]
Healthy "Transplant" Crosses Border as NBC Acquires Hit Canadian Medical Drama
The 13-episode series centers on Dr. Bashir "Bash" Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira.

[05/14/20 - 11:00 AM]
The CW Network to Launch Its New Season in January 2021
Programming for the fourth quarter of 2020 will feature a mix of original and acquired programming, including the return of "Supernatural" for the conclusion of its final season.

[05/14/20 - 10:36 AM]
Disney+ to Premiere Inspirational Drama "Clouds"
Directed and produced by Wayfarer Studios co-founder Justin Baldoni, the project is the first narrative film acquisition from the Disney+ Global Content team and will be available exclusively in all Disney+ markets.

[05/14/20 - 10:31 AM]
Grab Your Oars and an Absorbent Box of Tissues Because "Queer Eye" Season 5 Is Arriving in Philly, June 5th
The new season will consist of 10 episodes, the revival's largest yet.

[05/14/20 - 10:00 AM]
Peacock Announces First Originals for July 15 Launch
Peacock Premium customers can stream all first season episodes of "Brave New World," "The Capture," "Intelligence" and "Lost Speedways;" sports documentary "In Deep with Ryan Lochte;" and the entire full-length film "Psych 2: Lassie Come Home" on July 15.

[05/14/20 - 10:00 AM]
Sherman's Showcase "Black History Month Spectacular" Set to Premiere Friday, June 19 on AMC and IFC
Guest stars include John Legend, Mario Van Peebles, Bresha Webb, Michael Ealy, Questlove and more.

[05/14/20 - 09:45 AM]
Cookies, Cupcakes, and Cakes Fill Each Episode of Food Network's New Competition Series "Big Time Bake" with Buddy Valastro
In each of the six hour-long episodes, four bakers along with their assistants must complete cookies, cupcakes and an outstanding cake from scratch in only six hours.

[05/14/20 - 09:04 AM]
"One Day at a Time" Animated Special Premieres Tuesday, June 16 on Pop TV
The animated special, titled, "The Politics Episode," will include special guest stars Gloria Estefan, Melissa Fumero and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

[05/14/20 - 08:56 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Survivor" Finale Helps CBS Snap FOX's Win Streak
The network had won the adults 18-49 crown for the past 14 consecutive weeks.

[05/14/20 - 07:52 AM]
Video: "Somebody Feed Phil" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Due on May 29, the new season features Marrakesh, Seoul, Montreal, Chicago and London.

[05/14/20 - 07:42 AM]
New Episodes of "Patriot Act" Coming to You This Sunday, May 17th on Netflix
The Hasan Minhaj-hosted series resumes this weekend on the streaming service.

[05/14/20 - 06:14 AM]
Video: "White Lines" - From the Creator of "Money Heist" - Trailer 2 - Netflix
On May 15, discover an island paradise full of drugs, music, sex... and murder.

[05/14/20 - 06:00 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces Lineup for "A Little Romance" Featuring Three All-New Movie Premieres in June
"Country at Heart," starring Jessy Schram and Niall Matter, will kick things off on Saturday, June 6.

[05/13/20 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 13
Updates include: USA cancels "The Purge," "Treadstone"; Netflix plots "I Am a Killer" spin-off; and Syfy's "Magical Girl Friendship Squad" reveals voice cast.

[05/13/20 - 02:31 PM]
Netflix Announces New Comedy Special from Eric Andre
"Legalize Everything" premieres Tuesday, June 23 on the streaming service.

[05/13/20 - 11:04 AM]
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Tarik "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots and Two One Five Entertainment Ink First-Look Deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal Television
The three-year deal covers development on scripted, unscripted and specials programming across television and digital content platforms, expanding The Roots' 10-year-plus relationship with NBC.

[05/13/20 - 10:09 AM]
In a Major Acquisition, AMC Networks Announces It Has Purchased the Rights to the Iconic Works of Anne Rice
Rolin Jones, who recently signed an overall development deal with AMC Studios, will be directly involved in developing projects based on the Anne Rice catalog for television.

[05/13/20 - 10:01 AM]
New Self-Shot Series "Design at Your Door" Delivers Everything Homeowners Need to Create HGTV-Inspired Spaces
Premiering with back-to-back episodes on Thursday, June 11, the series will follow families from all walks of life as they receive coaching and a customized design plan that they can quickly make a reality.

[05/13/20 - 09:14 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces New Learning Series "Sleeping with Friends" Premiering May 20
In this three part special, EduTubers will go head to head to see who can improve their own sleep using the latest techniques and products.

[05/13/20 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The four-part documentary series premieres Wednesday, May 27 on the streaming service.

[05/13/20 - 09:01 AM]
Showtime Announces the Premiere Dates for the Non-Fiction Programs "The Go-Go's," "Love Fraud" and "Belushi"
Originally scheduled to launch on May 8, "Love Fraud" will now debut on Sunday, August 30.

[05/13/20 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Claims Demo Crown with "The Voice"
The network takes home the adults 18-49 while an all-repeat CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[05/13/20 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Centerpiece" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Join us for a journey to the center.







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[04/26/24 - 12:07 PM]
Oxygen True Crime's "Accident, Suicide or Murder" Returns for a Fifth Season on Saturday, May 18 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The series explores the unbelievable true stories of suspicious deaths that either initially appear to be an accident, suicide or murder.

[04/26/24 - 12:00 PM]
The "2024 American Music Awards" to Air for the First Time on CBS, Sunday, Oct. 6
The AMAs celebrate the year's top achievements in music determined by the fans, for the fans.

[04/26/24 - 11:40 AM]
#1 and #2 Court Shows "Judge Judy" and "Hot Bench" Renewed Through 2025-26 in 95% of the Country
"Hot Bench" was reupped for two more years by CBS Stations in major markets, as well as stations owned by Sinclair, Nexstar, Tegna, Scripps, FOX Stations, Gray and Weigel.

[04/26/24 - 11:00 AM]
The Word-Twisting Game Show "Lingo," Hosted By RuPaul Charles, to Premiere Friday, May 24 on CBS
Host RuPaul Charles brings his one-of-a-kind personality to this clever, competitive and unpredictable game where teams of two face off in fast-paced puzzle rounds to guess letters that reveal seemingly simple words.

[04/26/24 - 09:33 AM]
Paramount+ Announces "Apartment 7A," A New Original Film Starring Golden Globe Winner Julia Garner, to Premiere This Fall
Set in 1965 New York City, the film tells the story prior to the legendary horror classic Rosemary's Baby, exploring what happened in the apartment before Rosemary moved in.

[04/26/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: China Anne Mcclain & Kylie Cantrall Perform "What's My Name (Red Version)" from "Descendants: The Rise of Red" Soundtrack in New Music Video
"Descendants: The Rise of Red" premieres Friday, July 12 exclusively on Disney+, followed by a special encore on Friday, August 9, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel.

[04/26/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Secrets of the Neanderthals" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film takes viewers on a journey from their preconceptions of Neanderthals as a dim-witted creature to a complex and creative people, through the lens of a unique, ongoing excavation and a landmark new discovery - the best-preserved Neanderthal skeleton found in over a quarter century.

[04/25/24 - 02:31 PM]
On the Heels of "The Daily Show's" Huge Ratings Growth, The Emmy Award-Winning Franchise Expands Its All-Star News Team
The show enlists Troy Iwata, Josh Johnson, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt as Correspondents.

[04/25/24 - 01:01 PM]
Greed, Lust and Wrath Turn Deadly in New Oxygen True Crime Series "Sins of the South" Premiering Sunday, May 12th at 8:00 PM ET/PT
With a deliciously delightful Southern inflected narration, each of the 12-hour-long episodes unravel the twists and turns of a?real-life?murder, highlighting the disturbing crimes of the?South and the wickedness that led to it.

[04/25/24 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix Greenlights Leanne Morgan Scripted Comedy from Co-Creator Chuck Lorre
Additionally, Morgan will do two stand-up specials for Netflix.

[04/25/24 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix & Shondaland Announce New "Bridgerton" Season 3 Product Collections & Brand Collaborations
In celebration of its upcoming Season 3 premiere, Netflix and Shondaland are announcing new product collections with leading lifestyle brands that speak to the essence of the Bridgerton universe and the underpinnings of the romantic Regency era releasing this spring.

[04/25/24 - 10:37 AM]
ABC's "Will Trent" Continues Momentum as Series Logs Highest Total Viewer Audience to Date and Highest Adults 18-49 Rating in Over a Year
After 35 days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, "Will Trent" continues its ratings climb in episode three of season two, growing to 11.23 million Total Viewers and marking its highest multiplatform telecast to date.

[04/25/24 - 10:07 AM]
Video: "Prom Dates" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Prom Dates" follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom.

[04/25/24 - 10:02 AM]
HGTV Picks-Up New Season of Popular Hawaii-Based Series "Renovation Aloha"
The new season is slated to premiere in 2025.

[04/25/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Third Season of "Mayor of Kingstown"
In season three, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls.