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[03/31/21 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 31
Updates include: CBS orders comedy "Ghosts" to series; Netflix mulls Anna Cathcart-led "To All the Boys" spin-off series; and Sarah Michelle Gellar to star in Amazon's "Hot Pink."

[03/31/21 - 03:41 PM]
HBO Max Announces Series Order for New Max Original Comedy, "Head of the Class," From Warner Bros. Television and Doozer Productions
Production on the first season of the half-hour multi-camera comedy is slated to begin in summer 2021 in Los Angeles.

[03/31/21 - 03:02 PM]
NBC Orders Drama "Ordinary Joe" to Series
James Wolk, Natalie Martinez, Charlie Barnett and Elizabeth Lail star in the project, which explores the three parallel lives of the show's main character after he makes a pivotal choice at a crossroads in his life.

[03/31/21 - 01:15 PM]
"CSI: Vegas," A New Drama from CBS Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Is Coming to CBS in the 2021-2022 Broadcast Season
Alums William Petersen and Jorja Fox will be joined by Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria, Mel Rodriguez and Mandeep Dhillon.

[03/31/21 - 12:33 PM]
Josh Gates' Explorations Take Him Back in the Field as Epic Nights of Adventure Every Wednesday on Discovery Channel Return April 14
Look for "Expedition X" and "Josh Gates Tonight" back-to-back starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/31/21 - 12:18 PM]
FOX Sports Names Starting Lineup for 2021 Major League Baseball Regular Season
The network's lead broadcast duo of Joe Buck and John Smoltz team with reporter Ken Rosenthal as the 2020 NL East champion Atlanta Braves travel to Philadelphia to take on the Phillies Saturday, April 3.

[03/31/21 - 12:00 PM]
Cartoon Network Announces Rebrand and Expanded Programming of Newly Formed Cat-toon Network
The cable channel details its latest April Fools' Day stunt.

[03/31/21 - 11:02 AM]
HBO Max Orders "The Staircase," A Limited Series Adaptation of the True Crime Docuseries
Colin Firth will star as American novelist Michael Peterson while Antonio Campos will direct six of the eight planned episodes.

[03/31/21 - 10:30 AM]
Nickelodeon Sets the Stage for "PAW Patrol Live! At Home" Virtual Streaming Event April 24 and 25
The 45-minute interactive stage show puts kids at the center of the action; an opportunity to watch the show in a shared viewing room with friends and family; and an immersive pre-show area with games, videos, printable activities and more.

[03/31/21 - 10:08 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Pooch Perfect" Tops Demos for ABC
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network overall.

[03/31/21 - 10:01 AM]
ABC News Launches New Podcast "Soul of a Nation: Tulsa's Buried Truth" Ahead of 100th Anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre
The first podcast episode posts the same day as the finale of the historic primetime newsmagazine "Soul of a Nation" on Tuesday, April 6.

[03/31/21 - 09:31 AM]
Lauded Animated Series Imbued with Indian Culture, "Mira, Royal Detective," Has Its Season Two Premiere Monday, April 5, on Disney Junior
Season two will include an episode highlighting the Eid al-Fitr holiday debuting Monday, May 3, and episodes celebrating the festivals of Teej and Dasara, as well as four extended-length music- and dance-filled specials.

[03/31/21 - 08:59 AM]
HBO's "Mare of Easttown" Debuts April 18
Kate Winslet stars in the seven-part limited series.

[03/31/21 - 08:46 AM]
HGTV Brings Ben and Erin Napier to Wetumpka, Alabama for a Spectacular Whole-Town Makeover in "Home Town Takeover"
The six-episode event series premieres Sunday, May 2 at 8:00/7:00c and also available to stream on discovery+ beginning May 2.

[03/31/21 - 08:06 AM]
Showtime Sports(R) to Offer Bellator MMA(TM) Debut Event for Free to Non-Subscribers Across Multiple Streaming Platforms and Television Providers Live on Friday, April 2
The main card, in addition to airing live on Showtime for subscribers, will be available for free to millions across the United States on industry-leading streaming services Pluto TV, Hulu, YouTube and FuboTV.

[03/31/21 - 07:07 AM]
"Murdoch Mysteries" Returns April 2 on Acorn TV
Season 14 will stream on Acorn TV starting Friday, April 2, debuting with six episodes then continuing weekly on Mondays starting April 5 through May 3.

[03/31/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The animated film features the voices of Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Beck Bennett, Fred Armisen, Eric Andre, and Oscar winner Olivia Colman.

[03/31/21 - 06:30 AM]
CBS and The Recording Academy(R) Announce "The 64th Annual Grammy Awards(R)" to Air Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 on CBS
The annual event will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

[03/31/21 - 06:13 AM]
Crackle Premieres Thriller "Exit Plan" Exclusively for Free on April 15
A second feature collaboration between director Jonas Alexander Arnby and writer Rasmus Birch, the film stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Tuva Novotny.

[03/30/21 - 11:31 PM]
Video: "The Big Day" Collection 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix India
Time-honored customs marry with contemporary values - and of course, couture outfits - in this celebration of six more larger-than-life Indian weddings.

[03/30/21 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 30
Updates include: Jack Reynor tapped for Amazon's "The Peripheral"; Naveen Andrews signs onto Hulu's "The Dropout"; and Jordan Fisher cast as Bart Allen in The CW's "The Flash."

[03/30/21 - 05:01 PM]
Netflix Announces the Cast for the Korean Adaptation of "La Casa de Papel"
The Korean adaptation is set on the Korean peninsula, and the shows' creators will breathe new life into the familiar storyline and bring the material afresh to global audiences with 12 episodes.

[03/30/21 - 01:15 PM]
CBS Renews #1 Comedy "Young Sheldon" for Three More Seasons
The series is television's most-watched comedy, averaging over 9.6 million viewers each week.

[03/30/21 - 12:07 PM]
Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing" Franchise Brokers Big Deals Coast to Coast All Summer Long
"Million Dollar Listing New York" is back for season nine on Thursday, May 6; while "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" will return this summer.

[03/30/21 - 11:56 AM]
Marci Proietto Named Executive Vice President, 20th Television Animation
Titled 20th Television Animation, the unit already has 11 series in production.

[03/30/21 - 11:36 AM]
NFL Season to Feature 17 Regular-Season Games Per Team
NFL Kickoff Weekend will begin Thursday night, September 9, and the regular season will end Sunday, January 9, 2022.

[03/30/21 - 11:35 AM]
New Season of "Dancing with the Stars" Coming Fall 2021 on ABC
The network confirmed the news on its social media accounts today.

[03/30/21 - 11:00 AM]
It's All About Sisterly Love in TLC's New Series "Extreme Sisters," Premiering Sunday, April 25 at 10PM ET/PT
From eating the same foods, to sleeping in the same bed and even sharing a boyfriend, some of these sister fascinations are sure to make you think twice about how close sisters can really be.

[03/30/21 - 10:36 AM]
"Crikey! It's a Baby!" One-Hour Special Documents Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell's Journey as They Prepare for the Arrival of Their Daughter Grace Warrior Irwin Powell
The special streams Sunday, April 25 on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service.

[03/30/21 - 10:34 AM]
"Pride" - Six-Part Docuseries on the Struggle for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights in America Premieres May 14, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT on FX
The series will premiere its first three episodes back-to-back on May 14, followed by the final three episodes on May 21.

[03/30/21 - 10:15 AM]
Video: "Younger" - Season 7 Official Trailer - Paramount+
Stream the first four episodes of the final season of the smash hit, early on Paramount+, starting April 15.

[03/30/21 - 10:05 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA's Elite Eight Puts CBS on Top
The Eye once again leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/30/21 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "The Handmaid's Tale" Season 4 Trailer and Key Art Debut
The new season premieres with three all new episodes on April 28 on Hulu.

[03/30/21 - 08:32 AM]
Join Paramount+ for a First Contact Day Celebration on Monday, April 5
The virtual event will honor and commemorate this future date by providing "Star Trek" fans exclusive programming.

[03/30/21 - 08:27 AM]
Ariana Grande Will Join the Upcoming Fall 2021 Cycle of NBC's "The Voice" as a Coach
Said Grande, "I'm so honored and excited to join 'The Voice' family! I have been a huge fan of the show for such a long time. I can't wait to go head-to-head with the incredible coaches, get to know these new artists and help to take their craft to the next level."

[03/30/21 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" - Official Trailer - Disney+
"Star Wars: The Bad Batch" makes its debut on Tuesday, May 4, with a special 70-minute premiere, followed by new episodes every Friday starting on May 7.

[03/30/21 - 07:01 AM]
"Rick and Morty" Bends Space and Time with Global Premiere New Multiverse Holiday Declared for Sunday, June 20
"Rick and Morty" is the award-winning half-hour animated hit comedy series on Adult Swim that follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe.

[03/30/21 - 06:08 AM]
USA Network and WWE's "NXT" Extend Partnership
The series will move to Tuesday nights live on USA Network at 8:00/7:00c beginning April 13.

[03/30/21 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Shadow and Bone" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Dark forces conspire against orphan mapmaker Alina Starkov when she unleashes an extraordinary power that could change the fate of her war-torn world.

[03/30/21 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Ride or Die" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Rei helps the woman she's been in love with for years escape her abusive husband. While on the run, their feelings for each other catch fire.

[03/30/21 - 03:01 AM]
ITV Recommissions "Unforgotten" for a Fifth Series
This fourth series has had a record breaking season posting its highest viewing figures.

[03/29/21 - 11:15 PM]
Video: "The Disciple" - Official Trailer - Chaitanya Tamhane, Vivek Gomber - Marathi Film - Netflix
Self-doubt, sacrifice and struggle converge into an existential crisis for a devoted classical vocalist as the mastery he strives for remains elusive.

[03/29/21 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 29
Updates include: Starz cancels "American Gods" after three seasons; Amanda Seyfried to lead Hulu's "The Dropout"; and The CW's "All American: Homecoming" fills out cast.

[03/29/21 - 04:00 PM]
New Animated Musical Comedy "Steps" in Development at Netflix
Netflix is producing the new musical animated comedy, from Amy Poehler's Paper Kite Productions and will feature a script and music by Emmy nominees Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci.

[03/29/21 - 02:31 PM]
"NBA Draft 2021 Presented by State Farm(R)" to Take Place on July 29, Airing on ABC and ESPN
The first round will be televised by ABC and ESPN, and the second round will air on ESPN.

[03/29/21 - 11:44 AM]
Peacock Original Documentary "My Pursuit: Life, Legacy & Jordan Burroughs" to Premiere April 1
Fans will be able to stream the documentary for free on Peacock April 1 as part of NBCUniversal's Countdown to Tokyo programming on Peacock.

[03/29/21 - 11:05 AM]
A&E and WWE(R) Announce Multi-City Drive-In Screening Event Featuring Documentaries Created Under the "Biography" Banner
In each city, fans will enjoy exclusive early previews of select "Biography" films and will be eligible for special giveaways.

[03/29/21 - 11:01 AM]
Season 5B of "Lucifer" Premieres May 28 on Netflix
The streamer took to social media with the news today.

[03/29/21 - 11:00 AM]
NBC's "Small Fortune" Takes Comedy and Competition to New Levels with Premiere Set for Monday, May 31 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
The series is a British import based on Youngest Media's popular U.K. format and is unlike any team competition ever seen on U.S. television.

[03/29/21 - 10:32 AM]
The Best Design Plan Gets Bigger Slice of the Reno Budget in HGTV's Newest Home Renovation Series "Inside Out" Premiering Monday, April 26, at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The seven-episode series follows Carmine Sabatella, a real estate agent and interior designer, and Mike Pyle, a landscape designer, as they each pitch their design plans to clients.







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[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.

[04/25/24 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Enters Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement to Air Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants
The 73rd Miss USA Pageant will air live on Sunday, August 4 while the companion pageant, Miss Teen USA, will air live on Thursday, August 1.

[04/25/24 - 09:29 AM]
The Brenner Brothers Are Back with a Sequel This Holiday Season on Hallmark Channel!
Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin reprise their roles in the all-new sequel to "Three Wise Men and a Baby" - the #1 most-watched original movie premiere of 2022.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere Two-Night Event "The Great War" Executive Produced by Robin Roberts on May 27
The documentary series is told through dramatic narrative sequences, insightful interviews and contemporary scholarship, and dynamic archival footage.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Clipped" - Official Trailer - Laurence Fishburne, Jacki Weaver, Cleopatra Coleman, Ed O'Neill - FX
The scandalous story of LA's other basketball team.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for the New Documentary Series "Hollywood Con Queen," Featuring the Unbelievable Story of One of Hollywood's Biggest Scams, Premiering Globally May 8
"Hollywood Con Queen" hails from Emmy winner Chris Smith and Library Films.

[04/25/24 - 08:30 AM]
CBS Renews Drama "The Equalizer" for the 2024-2025 Broadcast Season
It is a top 10 primetime broadcast drama, ranking #8 overall season-to-date with 7.89 million viewers, according to Nielsen Most Current Data.

[04/25/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Docuseries "Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza" to Premiere May 21
Directed by the multi-Emmy nominated Michael John Warren and executive produced by multi-Emmy nominees James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, the three-part series made its triumphant world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

[04/25/24 - 08:00 AM]
Lights, Camera... "Action"! The High-Octane Documentary Series Makes Its Streaming Debut on Peacock on April 26
The new series features the real lives behind some of Hollywood's top stunt performers, including behind-the-scenes footage of Universal Pictures' The Fall Guy (in theaters May 3).

[04/25/24 - 05:00 AM]
Entertainment Icon Reba McEntire to Host the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 16-time ACM Award-winning host will also take center stage to perform new music, in addition to helming country music's longest-running awards show.