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[08/24/20 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 24
Updates include: The CW eyes live-action "The Powerpuff Girls" series; Jordan Alexander cast in HBO Max's "Gossip Girl"; and Keira Knightley to star in "The Essex Serpent" for Apple TV+.

[08/24/20 - 08:57 PM]
"#Alive," Starring Yoo Ah-in and Park Shin-hye, Confirmed for September 8 Release on Netflix
The film tells the story of a mysterious virus outbreak that suddenly spreads throughout modern day Seoul and rapidly grows out of control.

[08/24/20 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Dragon's Dogma" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After losing his home to a dragon, Ethan sets out to hunt it down once and for all.

[08/24/20 - 12:47 PM]
Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Season Three Wraps as Cable's Biggest Show
Paramount Network spins the numbers for Sunday, August 23.

[08/24/20 - 11:00 AM]
Oprah Winfrey Hosts "OWN Spotlight: Culture Connection & August 28th with Ava DuVernay & Rev. Al Sharpton"
"This year, we have experienced the profound importance of learning and understanding the history of our country as it pertains to social justice," said Oprah Winfrey.

[08/24/20 - 11:00 AM]
"David Byrne's American Utopia" Debuts October 17, Exclusively on HBO
The special event, directed by Academy Award and Emmy(R)-winner Spike Lee, presents a one-of-a-kind, dynamic film that gives audiences access to Byrne's electrifying critically acclaimed Broadway show that played to sold-out, record-breaking audiences.

[08/24/20 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Marks National Recovery Month with New Limited Series "16 and Recovering" Premiering Tuesday, September 1st at 9PM ET/PT
The four-part docu-series follows nine students at Northshore Recovery High School, which was founded to address the rise in adolescent addiction.

[08/24/20 - 09:54 AM]
Crackle Announces the Launch of Horror Comedy Film, "Corporate Animals," Available Free Exclusively on Crackle September 1
The movie stars Demi Moore as a delusional CEO who takes her staff on a disastrous team building trip led by a helpless guide played by Ed Helms.

[08/24/20 - 09:16 AM]
Video: "Noughts + Crosses" - Official Trailer - Peacock
The project, coming on September 4, is adapted from the first book in celebrated British author Malorie Blackman's award-winning breakthrough YA series.

[08/24/20 - 08:44 AM]
"Agents of Chaos," A Timely and Revealing Look at Russia's Interference Into the 2016 Election, Ahead of the 2020 Election, Debuts September 23, Exclusively on HBO
The film is a product of years of reporting on Russian interference in the 2016 election.

[08/24/20 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Raised by Wolves" - New Trailer - HBO Max
In the series, two androids are tasked with raising human children on a mysterious virgin planet.

[08/24/20 - 08:13 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Leads Demos; CBS Tops Total Viewers
The Eye's "Big Brother" leads the night overall among adults 18-49.

[08/24/20 - 08:02 AM]
"The Haunting of Bly Manor" Arrives This Fall - A New Home, A New Family, A New Story
Until then... look beneath the surface.

[08/24/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" - The Karate Kid Legacy Continues - Netflix
Seasons 1 and 2 strike back August 28 while Season 3 enters the tournament in 2021.

[08/24/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: First Look Video! "Love Island" Vegas Villa Tour with Host Arielle Vandenberg
All the coupling, dumping and "spilling of the tea" goes down at Caesars Entertainment's boutique hotel, The Cromwell.

[08/24/20 - 06:02 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Debuts Trailer and Poster Art for "The Comey Rule"
The two-part series will premiere on consecutive nights: Sunday, September 27 and Monday, September 28.

[08/24/20 - 01:00 AM]
Cara Delevingne to Front Documentary Series Exploring the Biggest Questions in Human Sexuality
"Planet Sex" (w/t) has been jointly commissioned by Hulu and BBC Three and is currently in production.

[08/23/20 - 08:46 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Playoffs Sparks ABC Victory
The Alphabet leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/22/20 - 02:55 PM]
Video: Zack Snyder Releases Tease for the Director's Cut of "Justice League" Coming to HBO Max in 2021
Snyder released the tease today at the DC Fandome event.

[08/22/20 - 08:43 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "WWE SmackDown" Keep Demo Crown
The network leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[08/21/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 21
Updates include: Showtime axes "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels"; Netflix opts against new seasons of "I Am Not Okay with This," "The Society"; and Liz Brixius, Matt Tarses land new series projects.

[08/21/20 - 07:12 PM]
MTV Adds The CW Network to 2020 "VMAs" Simulcast as Iconic Awards Show Pays Homage to New York City on Sunday, August 30th at 8pm ET
The iconic awards show, which this year will pay homage to New York City and its resilience, will also air across 11 ViacomCBS brands, in addition to The CW.

[08/21/20 - 11:40 AM]
Season 2 of "The Kelly Clarkson Show," Hosted by Grammy and Emmy Award-Winning Talk Show Host Kelly Clarkson, Will Premiere on Monday, Sept. 21
In addition, the show will air five additional original episodes the week of September 14 as a countdown for the season two launch on September 21.

[08/21/20 - 10:21 AM]
Caught on Camera: New Season of "What on Earth?" Premieres August 27
In an all new season, viewers will embark on an extraordinary journey as they travel around the globe, discovering the truth behind these mysteries thanks to state-of-the-art aerial imaging and analysis from the world's leading investigators and scientists.

[08/21/20 - 10:00 AM]
Theresa Helmer Promoted to Newly Established Leadership Role to Strengthen Disney Channel's Inclusive Storytelling
Ms. Helmer has been with Disney since 2014, most recently serving as director, Social Media Strategy, in Disney Channel's Marketing group.

[08/21/20 - 09:19 AM]
Peacock Announces Robust Original Film Slate Featuring "Anthony," "The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show" and "Black Boys" Launching in September
Additionally, the critically acclaimed documentary "A Most Beautiful Thing" and Emilio Estevez's "The Public" will begin streaming exclusively on Peacock beginning in September.

[08/21/20 - 08:36 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Pushes CBS in Front
The Eye takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/20/20 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 20
Updates include: Comedy Central pulls the plug on "Tosh.0" after 12 seasons; Sarah Cooper lands comedy at CBS; and FOX's "The Masked Singer" resumes production.

[08/20/20 - 11:31 AM]
VH1 Greenlights New Seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race," "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" and "Untucked"
In the upcoming 13th season, the juggernaut series will welcome a new batch of drag queens ready to prove why they're "America's Next Drag Superstar."

[08/20/20 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Max Highlights - September 2020
New series announced for the month include "Haute Dog," "The Great Pottery Throw Down" and "The Murders at White House Farm."

[08/20/20 - 10:17 AM]
TV One Wraps Production of the Original Film "Don't Waste Your Pretty" Starring Keri Hilson, Redaric Williams, Deborah Joy Winans, Jasmine Burke, Kaye Singleton and Rainey Branch
The film, written by Katrina O'Gilvie, is based on the eponymous novel penned by award-winning author and media personality Demetria L. Lucas is slated to premiere in 2021.

[08/20/20 - 10:13 AM]
Colin Quinn Headlines and Directs "Summer of 2020: A Drive-In Comedy Special" for HBO Max
Directed by Quinn, who will also perform, the special is part documentary and part standup showcase.

[08/20/20 - 10:12 AM]
"2 Dope Queens'" Phoebe Robinson Brings First Solo Stand-Up Comedy Special to HBO Max
"I feel like Susan Lucci when she finally won a Daytime Emmy(R) (this reference is for my mom). It took twelve years to get here, but here I am," said Robinson.

[08/20/20 - 10:11 AM]
Aida Rodriguez Stand-Up Comedy Special Coming to HBO Max
"I'm excited about my first hour-long special and I'm thankful that HBO Max believed in me enough to create a place for my voice," said Rodriguez. "They have been a great partner every step of the way."

[08/20/20 - 10:02 AM]
Syfy to Debut First Two "TZGZ" Animated Originals, "Magical Girl Friendship Squad" and "Wild Life," on Saturday, September 26
Quinta Brunson, Ana Gasteyer, Claudia O'Doherty and John Reynolds are among the featured cast members.

[08/20/20 - 10:01 AM]
Showtime(R) Picks Up Astronaut Comedy Series "Moonbase 8" Starring Fred Armisen, Tim Heidecker and John C. Reilly
The six-episode series is a workplace comedy that follows three subpar astronauts living at NASA's Moon Base Simulator with high hopes of being chosen to travel to the moon.

[08/20/20 - 10:00 AM]
Avantika Vandanapu to Star and Manjari Makijany to Direct "Spin," A Newly Greenlit Disney Channel Original Movie
"Spin" follows an Indian American teen who discovers her artistic side through the unique world of DJ culture and learns she has a passion for creating mixes that blend the textures of her Indian heritage and the world around her.

[08/20/20 - 09:30 AM]
Season 2 of Tong Wars Drama Series "Warrior," Based on the Writings of Martial Arts Legend Bruce Lee, Debuts October 2 Exclusively on Cinemax
Season two follows rival Chinatown tongs, the Hop Wei and the Long Zii, as they fight for dominance amidst the growing anti-Chinese racism that threatens to destroy them all.

[08/20/20 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Love, Guaranteed" - Official Film Trailer - Netflix
To save her small law firm, earnest lawyer Susan (Rachael Leigh Cook) takes a high-paying case from Nick (Damon Wayans Jr.), a charming new client who wants to sue a dating website that guarantees love.

[08/20/20 - 08:58 AM]
Video: "Madagascar: A Little Wild" (Official Trailer) - A Hulu Original
Join your fave friends, Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman on September 7 as they grow up in the wildest jungle of all: New York City!

[08/20/20 - 08:42 AM]
BET Announces Premiere of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" & "Tyler Perry's Assisted Living," Airing on Wednesday, September 2nd
The former is returning for its seventh season, that picks up five years later.

[08/20/20 - 08:31 AM]
Video: E!'s "The Bradshaw Bunch" Premieres Thursday, September 17
From real-life hijinks to juggling football, fame and farm life, unpredictable hilarity ensues as Bradshaw and family gives viewers a peek into rural living in Oklahoma.

[08/20/20 - 08:30 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Demos; NBC Leads Total Viewers
"Big Brother" pushes the Eye in front among adults 18-49.

[08/20/20 - 07:01 AM]
"The Right Stuff" from National Geographic Lands on Disney+ with Two-Episode Premiere on October 9
Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O'Donoghue, James Lafferty, Aaron Staton, Michael Trotter and Micah Stock star in the project.

[08/20/20 - 07:00 AM]
Starz Commences Production on Season Three of Critically Acclaimed Anthology Series "The Girlfriend Experience" in London
Julia Goldani Telles stars this season as Iris, a neuroscience major and novice girlfriend.

[08/20/20 - 07:00 AM]
Gillian Anderson and Emma Corrin Join Olivia Colman in Season Four of "The Crown," Arriving November 15th
Netflix broke the news on social media this morning.

[08/19/20 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 19
Updates include: Comedy Central nixes seventh season of "Drunk History"; Sarah Hyland to star in ABC's "Yours, Mine & Paul's"; and Sophie Okonedo, Kae Alexander among latest cast in Amazon's "Wheel of Time."

[08/19/20 - 10:11 PM]
Anne-Marie, GRM Daily and Sidemen's Behzinga to Be Focus of YouTube Originals' Autumn Documentaries
In Autumn 2020, YouTube Originals in the UK will release three new documentaries which represent compelling profiles of UK voices and organisations.

[08/19/20 - 01:31 PM]
Video: "Ravi Patel's Pursuit of Happiness" Trailer and Key Art Now Available
The four-part docuseries follows Ravi Patel as he travels the world seeking answers surrounding life's universal questions.

[08/19/20 - 01:24 PM]
Sundance Now's New Swedish Conspiracy Drama "We Got This" to Premiere on Thursday, September 3
With a mix of dark comedy and thrilling conspiracy, this six-part series is based on true speculations of the real-life murder of a former Swedish prime minister.







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[03/27/24 - 01:43 PM]
FOX Entertainment Unveils New Structure with Three-Pillar Focus on Global Studio Operations, Linear & Streaming Platforms and Worldwide Sales & Licensing
The new FOX Entertainment will consist of three primary business segments, including FOX Entertainment Studios, the FOX Television Network and FOX Entertainment Global.

[03/27/24 - 01:03 PM]
Video: "Big Mood" - Official Trailer - A Tubi Original
Best friends Maggie and Eddie have lived in each other's pockets for ten years. But with the future looming, can their relationship survive?

[03/27/24 - 12:32 PM]
This April, Series "Mud Madness" Debuts on Discovery Channel, Alongside All-New Seasons of "Ghost Adventures: House Calls" and "Contraband: Seized at the Border"
"Mud Madness" is a brand-new series that follows the off-road subculture of extreme Big-Tire UTV mud racing and the passionate characters that drive the sport.

[03/27/24 - 12:25 PM]
Ten American Bakers Travel to Paris for Food Network's Ultimate Pastry Competition "Next Baking Master: Paris"
Premiering Monday, May 6, the series demands that competitors prove their mettle in the pillars of great baking and pastry: technique, artistry, flavor, innovation, and inspiration.

[03/27/24 - 12:00 PM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Teaser for "The Jinx - Part Two," Debuting April 21
In Part Two, the filmmakers continue their investigation for the next eight years, uncovering hidden material, Robert Durst's prison calls, and interviews with witnesses who had not come forward until now.

[03/27/24 - 12:00 PM]
Backstabbery Is Back as E! Announces Conniving New Cast of "House of Villains" Season Two, Premiering This Fall
Season one cast member Tiffany "New York" Pollard returns for a chance at redemption.

[03/27/24 - 10:02 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "Gaslit By My Husband: The Morgan Metzer Story" Starring Jana Kramer and Austin Nichols
Kramer, who has openly spoken about domestic abuse, will film a new a PSA for Lifetime's Stop Violence Against Women initiative to align with the subject matter of this movie.

[03/27/24 - 10:00 AM]
"The Steve Wilkos Show" Renewed for 18th Season in National Syndication
The show is hosted by Steve Wilkos, the straightforward, tough-talking former Chicago police officer and United States Marine.

[03/27/24 - 09:59 AM]
Starz's Hit Drama Series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Scores Early Season Five Renewal
The third installment in the "Power" franchise, "Raising Kanan" recently concluded its explosive third season and is currently filming season four in New York.

[03/27/24 - 09:30 AM]
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively Officially Reuniting for Paul Feig-Helmed Sequel, "A Simple Favor 2"
The highly anticipated sequel is a co-production with Lionsgate and follows the studio's 2018 release of "A Simple Favor," which was a critical and commercial success, earning more than $97 million at the worldwide box office and achieving Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes.

[03/27/24 - 09:17 AM]
FOX Nation Partners with Martin Scorsese for New Docudrama "Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS"
Slated for November, the series will encompass eight one-hour episodes exploring the remarkable stories of eight men and women who risked everything to embody humanity's most noble and complex trait - faith.

[03/27/24 - 09:00 AM]
Academy Award Winner and Tony Award Nominee Ariana DeBose Returns to Host "The 77th Annual Tony Awards," Airing Live Sunday, June 16, on CBS and Paramount+
DeBose will also serve as producer and choreograph the opening number for this year's show.

[03/27/24 - 08:58 AM]
"NKOTB" Bandmate Jonathan Knight Returns for Season Three of Hit HGTV Series "Farmhouse Fixer" on Tuesday, April 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The series, which attracted more than 15 million viewers to its previous season, will follow Jon, best known as a member of the Grammy-nominated band New Kids on the Block, and his go-to designer Kristina Crestin, as they take on a slew of risky renovations.

[03/27/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Good Times" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this edgy, irreverent reimagining of the TV classic, a new generation of the Evans family keeps their heads above water in a Chicago housing project.

[03/27/24 - 06:01 AM]
Hulu on Disney+ Launches Today in the U.S. for Disney Bundle Subscribers
Bundle plans are available starting at $9.99/month, while Disney+ and Hulu each remain available as standalone offerings.