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[01/30/21 - 08:23 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "WWE SmackDown" Wins Demo Race for FOX
The network tops the night among adults 18-49 while an all-repeat CBS is the most-watched network overall.

[01/29/21 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 29
Updates include: ABC greenlights five pilots, including "The Wonder Years" reboot; Joel Kinnaman joins HBO's "In Treatment" revival; and HBO Max fills out cast of "Verbatim" pilot.

[01/29/21 - 02:48 PM]
Roger Black & Waco O'Guin - The Duo Behind "Paradise PD" - Sign a Multi-Year Partnership with Netflix
Their next series is "Farzar," a sci-fi comedy following Prince Fichael and his crew as they venture out of their domed human city to fight the aliens trying to kill them.

[01/29/21 - 02:08 PM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Remembers Cicely Tyson with Re-Airing of "Oprah's Master Class: Cicely Tyson" on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31
"Ms. Tyson was a rare talent both on and off the screen, one that we at OWN were blessed and honored to work with and be inspired by," said Tina Perry, president, OWN.

[01/29/21 - 01:33 PM]
NBC's Hit Medical Drama "New Amsterdam" Begins Its Third Season on Tuesday, March 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
The series averaged a 3.3 in the 18-49 demo and 13.8 million in total audience measurement and reached 45 million viewers over the course of its last season.

[01/29/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "On My Block" - The Squad Returns for One Final Season - Netflix
The series is coming back for a fourth and final season.

[01/29/21 - 11:29 AM]
All-New "Puppy Bowl Presents" Specials Stream on discovery+ and Premiere on Animal Planet Leading Up to Puppy Bowl XVII
"The Dog Games," "Best in Show" and "Puppy Bowl Nation" are all on tap for Saturday, February 6.

[01/29/21 - 11:01 AM]
Prime Video Celebrates Black History Month
Plus: look for "Coming 2 America," "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse," "Them" and "The Underground Railroad" later in 2021.

[01/29/21 - 10:45 AM]
Nickelodeon Premieres the Ultimate Cartoon Trivia Showdown - "Tooned In," Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, at 5 P.M. (ET/PT)
Hosted by an animated A.I. supercomputer, three kids compete in rounds of trivia for a chance to be declared the episode's big winner.

[01/29/21 - 10:10 AM]
CBC Announces Season Two of "Trickster" Will Not Move Forward
"CBC is extremely proud we were able to bring this compelling story to the screen and are grateful to the many talented individuals who made it possible," the company said in a statement.

[01/29/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Tom & Jerry" - Official Trailer - HBO Max Family
One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry moves into New York City's finest hotel on the eve of "the wedding of the century," forcing the event's desperate planner to hire Tom to get rid of him, in director Tim Story's "Tom & Jerry."

[01/29/21 - 09:02 AM]
Apple TV+ Orders "WeCrashed," New Limited Series Starring Oscar, Golden Globe and SAG Award Winners Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto
"WeCrashed" will follow the greed-filled rise and inevitable fall of WeWork, one of the world's most valuable startups, and the narcissists whose chaotic love made it all possible.

[01/29/21 - 08:40 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with FOX
The Alphabet's "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" remains in front in both categories.

[01/29/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Buried by the Bernards" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this reality series, the bickering but big-hearted Bernards manage their budget-friendly funeral home while helping grieving families say farewell.

[01/29/21 - 06:01 AM]
"Zack Snyder's Justice League" to Premiere March 18 on HBO Max
The announcement came with the debut of three new teaser posters.

[01/28/21 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 28
Updates include: Armie Hammer exits "The Offer" at Paramount+; Philippa Goslett takes over as showrunner on HBO's "The Nevers"; and Tim Robbins cast in Amazon's "The Power."

[01/28/21 - 02:02 PM]
National Geographic and ESPN's The Undefeated Trace the Ongoing Plight and Journey of the Civil Rights Movement in "The March on Washington: Keepers of the Dream"
The timely one-hour documentary special will trace the raw and uncensored journey of the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of the heroes who marched for justice and equality in the 1960s, and the experiences of those on the front lines of the current fight for racial equality.

[01/28/21 - 01:20 PM]
Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg Get in on the Puppy Action as Hosts of "Puppy Bowl XVII"
Audiences will also get a shout out from Martha's own pups, French Bulldogs Crème Brûlée and Bête Noire, and Chow Chows Empress Qin and Emperor Han, in addition to Snoop's French Bulldogs, Juelz Broadus and Choc.

[01/28/21 - 12:19 PM]
Free Streaming Network Crackle Announces New Originals, Movies, and Series for February
Highlights include the sports docuseries "Bucket List" and the feature film "Sew the Winter to My Skin."

[01/28/21 - 12:11 PM]
Series 3 of Acorn TV's Acclaimed French Forensic Crime Thriller "Balthazar" Premieres Exclusively in the U.S. and Canada on Monday, February 8
All eight episodes of the new season will be available on said date.

[01/28/21 - 12:06 PM]
Meet the Singles Ready to Spice Things Up on the Season Premiere of "Temptation Island" Tuesday, February 16 at 10 PM ET/PT on USA Network
The singles join four new couples who are packing up their emotional baggage and heading to Maui, Hawaii for the ultimate test of their relationship.

[01/28/21 - 11:00 AM]
Mexican Wrestling Icon Blue Demon Jr. and Scarlett Estevez to Star in Disney Channel's Upcoming Superhero Action-Comedy "Ultra Violet & Blue Demon"
The series, which introduces a relatable Mexican American family with a very special legacy, will showcase a predominately Latinx main cast and producing team.

[01/28/21 - 10:01 AM]
"City on a Hill" Season Two to Premiere on Showtime Sunday, March 28 at 10 PM ET/PT
Beginning April 18, the series will move to 9 p.m. ET/PT.

[01/28/21 - 10:01 AM]
Academy Award Nominated Filmmaker Noah Baumbach Signs Exclusive Partnership with Netflix
Baumbach's next film is "White Noise," an adaptation of Don DeLillo's seminal novel of the same name.

[01/28/21 - 10:01 AM]
"The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run" and "Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years" to Premiere March 4 on Paramount+
The latter's first six episodes will be available to stream beginning March 4 exclusively on Paramount+ for subscribers in the U.S.

[01/28/21 - 09:41 AM]
The History(R) Channel Announces "Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy of Courage" Executive Produced and Narrated by "Good Morning America" Anchor Robin Roberts
The special - due on Wednesday, February 10 - explores the history, legacy and impact of America's first Black military pilots and how their significant contributions to this country inspired the next generation of activists and leaders pushing for racial equality and civic change.

[01/28/21 - 09:37 AM]
OWN Announces Premiere Date for the Special Presentation of OWN Spotlight: "(In)Visible Portraits" from Thought Leader, Storyteller and Filmmaker Oge Egbuonu
Nearly three years in the making, Oge's directorial debut is a powerful celebration of Black women sharing their stories of struggle, resilience and beyond.

[01/28/21 - 09:20 AM]
Jessica Barden, Joe Dempsie, Omari Hardwick, Jacob Scipio & David Wenham Join Toni Collette & Bella Heathcote in "Pieces of Her," A Netflix Limited Series
The drama is about an act of violence that shakes a Georgia town and the bond between a mom and her daughter.

[01/28/21 - 09:11 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces "Black Renaissance" Featuring President and Mrs. Obama, Jason Reynolds, Shantell Martin, and Tobe Nwigwe
Additionally, YouTube Originals will launch a new episode of "BookTube" premiering February 25 with Alicia Garza.

[01/28/21 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "Into the Dark: Tentacles" - Trailer (Official) - A Hulu Original
Look for the franchise's latest installment on Friday, February 12.

[01/28/21 - 09:01 AM]
The Ducks Fly Again in "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" Premiering Friday, March 26 on Disney+
Nearly 30 years after first taking flight, "The Mighty Ducks" returns in a brand new chapter starring Lauren Graham and Emilio Estevez in the iconic role he originated as legendary Coach Gordon Bombay.

[01/28/21 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Announces Nanfu Wang's "In the Same Breath"
Directed with a deeply personal approach by Nanfu Wang, who was born in China and now lives in the United States, the film explores the parallel campaigns of misinformation waged by leadership and the devastating impact on citizens of both countries.

[01/28/21 - 09:00 AM]
E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Final Season Premieres Thursday, March 18 at 8:00PM ET/PT
This will be the 20th season and the 14th year the series has been on air.

[01/28/21 - 08:28 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Chicago" Trio Tops Charts for NBC
Said lineup leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/28/21 - 08:02 AM]
"NKOTB" Star Jonathan Knight Brings His Reno Expertise to New HGTV Series "Farmhouse Fixer" Premiering Wednesday, March 3, at 9 PM ET/PT
The six-episode series will feature Jonathan, who has renovated more than 200 houses, as step by step he carefully preserves the original craftsmanship and historic charm of classic homes while he also modernizes layouts, updates interiors and gives his clients endless reasons to cheer.

[01/28/21 - 08:01 AM]
Acclaimed International Mystery Thriller "The Head" to Premiere Exclusively on HBO Max in the U.S. on February 4
Directed by Jorge Dorado, the six-episode survival thriller is set in an isolated and inaccessible Antarctic research station in which winter has fallen on the South Pole, and the sun will soon disappear for the next six months.

[01/28/21 - 08:01 AM]
"Lupin" Returns to Netflix This Summer
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[01/28/21 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Names the Dream Lord, Six Others in the Cast of "The Sandman"
Tom Sturridge is Dream, Lord of the Dreaming in the network's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's comic series.

[01/28/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "El Internado: Las Cumbres" - Official Trailer - Prime Video Spain
Asia Ortega, Albert Salazar, Daniel Arias and Daniela Rubio star in the series, due on February 19.

[01/28/21 - 06:01 AM]
Norman Lear to Receive Carol Burnett Award at 78th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards
The television pioneer and political activist and philanthropist will become the third-ever recipient and accept the honor during the telecast airing on Sunday, February 28.

[01/27/21 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 27
Updates include: Hulu's "Shrill" to end after three seasons; Netflix issues two-season order for "Too Hot to Handle"; and HBO Max eyes "Game of Thrones" animated series.

[01/27/21 - 05:23 PM]
The CW Shifts "All American Stories II" to Monday, March 29
Originally scheduled for Monday, February 1 at 9:00/8:00c, the network opts for an encore of "Batwoman" in said slot.

[01/27/21 - 04:54 PM]
Gemma Brooke Allen to Star in "Mixtape" for Netflix; Valerie Weiss to Direct
Julie Bowen, Nick Thune, Jackson Rathbone and newcomers Olga Petsa, Audrey Hsieh and Diego Mercado also star.

[01/27/21 - 01:16 PM]
Keke Palmer to Serve as Host and Executive Producer for the Disney+ Food Competition Series, "Foodtastic"
The 11-episode series started production this week and is slated to premiere on Disney+ later this year.

[01/27/21 - 01:15 PM]
Reena Singh Named Senior Vice President, Development and Current Series, Disney Branded Television
The appointment marks Singh's return to the group after 11 years from, most recently, 20th Television, where she was senior vice president, Current Programming since 2015.

[01/27/21 - 11:47 AM]
Bravo's "Married to Medicine" Returns for Season 8
New cast member Anila Sajja joins this season as wife of Dr. Sajja, mother and fashion blogger.

[01/27/21 - 11:12 AM]
"Love Island" Is Back for Season 3 and This Time We're Saying Aloha to Hawaii
CBS confirmed the news on social media as casting is underway.

[01/27/21 - 11:01 AM]
Coming Soon: NBC's Special Three-Night True Crime Television Event, "The Widower"
From the producers of "Dateline NBC," the project goes behind the scenes of one of the country's most confounding murder investigations, revealing a tale of evil and a tireless quest for justice in real time.

[01/27/21 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Max Highlights - February 2021
Original programming in February includes the season eight return of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," the second season of animated hit "Close Enough," the documentary premiere of "There Is No 'I' in Threesome," and five-episode limited series "Beartown."

[01/27/21 - 10:47 AM]
CBS Announces New Comedy "United States of Al," From Award-Winning Executive Producer Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, Will Premiere Thursday, April 1, 9:30 PM
The newcomer will take over said time period after "The Unicorn" completes its second season.







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[04/19/24 - 07:04 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for "Maxton Hall - The World Between Us"
Produced by UFA Fiction, the German series tells the modern love story of James Beaufort and Ruby Bell, an upper-class boy and a working-class girl in a world of glamor, prestige, secrets, and drama.

[04/19/24 - 06:45 AM]
ESPN Delivered Top Two Most-Watched SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament Eastern Conference Games Ever on April 17
The 76ers 105-104 victory over the Heat averaged 3,403,000 viewers, peaking with 5,490,000 viewers at 9:30 p.m. ET.

[04/19/24 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "Welcome to Wrexham" - Season 3 Official Trailer - FX
The Emmy award-winning series returns May 2 on FX.

[04/18/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: First Look at Season 2 of "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars" Premiering Wednesday, May 22, on FOX
Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump each bring their expert knowledge and unique leadership styles to the second season of the competition series.

[04/18/24 - 04:09 PM]
"Fallout" Has a Blast of a Debut: Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films' Hit Series to Return for Season Two
In its first four days, the high-octane fueled series has become a hit with its global audience, ranking among the service's top three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since "Rings of Power."

[04/18/24 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Announces Production of "Last Samurai Standing": An Epic Battle Royale for Survival in Historic Japan
Based on the novel "Ikusagami" by Shogo Imamura, winner of the 166th Naoki Prize in 2021, the series features the multi-talented Junichi Okada in the lead role.

[04/18/24 - 01:31 PM]
"Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance" from CNN FlashDocs Comes to Max April 26
As Beyoncé recently became the first Black woman to ever top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, a larger conversation about what defines country music has exploded into the zeitgeist.

[04/18/24 - 11:59 AM]
Starz Releases First-Look Photos for the Highly Anticipated Fourth and Final Season of "Power Book II: Ghost"
Additionally, Golden Brooks will join the upcoming season in a recurring role as Janet Stewart, Monet Tejada's cousin.

[04/18/24 - 11:33 AM]
New TLC Medical Series "Botched Bariatrics" Premiering on Wednesday, May 15th
The new medical transformation series features patients whose lives have been turned upside down after suffering complications from their bariatric surgery.

[04/18/24 - 11:09 AM]
Lifetime Extends Relationship with Garcelle Beauvais
Following the critically acclaimed "Black Girl Missing" movie in which Beauvais starred in and executive produced in 2023, Lifetime extends the franchise with two new movies with Beauvais set to executive produce.

[04/18/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Renews Critically Acclaimed Hit "Elsbeth" for Second Season
"'Elsbeth' has charmed audiences with its singular blend of delightful humor, distinctive 'how-done-it' storytelling, and the inventive, brilliant quirkiness of Elsbeth Tascioni," said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.

[04/18/24 - 10:11 AM]
ABC's "9-1-1" 100th Episode Propels Series to No. 1 Drama in Primetime in Adults 18-49
The milestone 100th episode was the top program of the night, scoring a season-high on linear after 7 days of viewing in Adults 18-49 (0.91 rating), marking the show's best L7 rating since its season finale last year.

[04/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die" Debuts May 11
"I'm so grateful that once again, HBO has put their trust in me to say what I feel into a microphone while wearing a tiny dress," Glaser said. "Someday I'll die, and when I do, I hope I'm remembered for this performance (and this dress)."

[04/18/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Chi"
The series recently wrapped production in Chicago on the remaining eight episodes of the supersized 16-episode season.

[04/18/24 - 09:07 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO First Round Games on Saturday, April 20
TNT Sports will drop the puck on its coverage of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with up to 28 First Round games, starting Saturday, April 20 with Game 1 of New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes on TBS, truTV and Max's B/R Sports Add-On.