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[04/02/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 2
Updates include: Disney+ pulls the plug on "The Right Stuff"; HBO Max to tape "Friends" reunion next week; and ABC's "The Goldbergs" to pay tribute to the late George Segal.

[04/02/21 - 02:00 PM]
discovery+ True Crime Highlights - Weeks of April 12 and April 19
New episodes of "The Deadly Type with Candice DeLong" and "Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death" are among the featured offerings.

[04/02/21 - 01:45 PM]
Video: "On the Spectrum" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Three young roommates, all on the autism spectrum, learn to cope with the world around them.

[04/02/21 - 10:01 AM]
Adventures Abound on Peacock with an All-New Season of Tony Hale's Animated Series DreamWorks "Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here!," Premiering April 22
From the creative mind of Tony Hale, the series is the next chapter for Archibald Strutter, a chicken who "yes-and's" his way through life.

[04/02/21 - 10:00 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Gets Boost from "Law & Order" Crossover Event
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49 with "Law & Order: Organized Crime" a close second.

[04/02/21 - 09:06 AM]
"Bridgerton's" Lady Whistledown Confirms Exit of Rege-Jean Page After One Season
The actor played the Duke of Hastings during the Netflix series' freshman run.

[04/02/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Go! Go! Cory Carson" Season 4 Trailer - Netflix Jr
Whether helping out his friends or making new ones with sister Chrissy, Cory is always on the move and ready for any adventure that comes his way.

[04/02/21 - 08:05 AM]
discovery+ to Launch "Citizen Penn" on May 6
With unprecedented access, director Don Hardy and his crew followed the humanitarian efforts of Sean Penn and a dedicated team of volunteers as they set up a long term base to bring aid to Haitians after the devastating 7.0 earthquake struck in 2010.

[04/02/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Witcher" - Season 2 Production Wrap: Behind the Scenes - Netflix
15 locations, 89 cast members, and 1,200 crew members later, "The Witcher" has officially wrapped production on Season 2.

[04/02/21 - 06:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Taps Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director of NIAID, to Answer Kids' Questions About COVID-19 in Brand-New "Nick News Breaks," Airing Saturday, April 3
"Nick News Breaks" is an ongoing series of news updates covering the big topics and news of the day that are most important to kids.

[04/02/21 - 12:31 AM]
Video: "Ajeeb Daastaans" - Official Trailer - Netflix India
Four shorts explore the surprising ways in which unexpected catalysts inflame the uncomfortable emotions simmering under fractured relationships.

[04/01/21 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 1
Updates include: FOX's "Bless the Harts" to sign off after two seasons; Dan Stevens boards Starz's "Gaslit"; and Dexter Fletcher to direct "The Offer" for Paramount+.

[04/01/21 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Yasuke" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A peaceful boatman once known as the Black Samurai is pulled back into conflict when he takes a little girl with mysterious powers under his wing.

[04/01/21 - 02:04 PM]
America's Favorite Comedic Stimulus Package, "Let's Be Real," Is Back with All-New Episodes This Spring on FOX!
Following last fall's comedy special, "Let's Be Real" returns to FOX this spring with all-new episodes beginning Thursday, April 29.

[04/01/21 - 01:00 PM]
Michelle Obama, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Matthew Mcconaughey to Appear on NBC's "Roll Up Your Sleeves" Vaccination Special - Produced By ATTN: - Airing on Sunday, April 18
Presented by Walgreens and created by ATTN:, the hour long special aims to raise awareness and encourage the American public to get vaccinated to put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[04/01/21 - 12:59 PM]
Video: truTV Debuts Official Trailer for "Big Trick Energy"
"Big Trick Energy" follows four master magicians and best friends of over 10 years, Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker and Alex Boyer.

[04/01/21 - 12:28 PM]
Beginning Today, April 1, All Four Films in "The Hunger Games" Franchise Are Now Available on Tubi, Where Users Can Watch for Free for the Entire Month of April, Through Saturday, May 8
The service gives fans of films and television programs an easy way to discover new content that is available completely free.

[04/01/21 - 11:31 AM]
Daniel Zovatto and Lori Petty to Star in Max Original "Station Eleven"
Andy McQueen, David Cross, Enrico Colantoni and Julian Obradors will also recur.

[04/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
Academy Award Winner Roger Ross Williams to Produce and Oversee Documentary Series Based on The New York Times Magazine and Nikole Hannah-Jones' "The 1619 Project"
The series is slated to debut in the U.S. on the premium streaming service Hulu as part of a distribution agreement between Lionsgate and Disney General Entertainment Content's BIPOC Creator Initiative.

[04/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
AMC Announces Voice Cast for All-New, Stop-Motion Animation Series "Ultra City Smiths"
Slated to premiere Summer 2021, the series will star John C. Reilly, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Jimmi Simpson, Bebe Neuwirth, Melissa Villaseñor and Jason Mantzoukas.

[04/01/21 - 10:43 AM]
Lifetime Kicks Off First Annual "Summer Of Secrets" with Six New Original Movies Inspired by True Stories Featuring All Star Casts
Annabeth Gish, Warren Christie, Jana Kramer, Jennie Garth, Anwen O'Driscoll, Julie Benz, Sadie Calvano, Lauren Lee Smith, Marc Blucas, Linda Purl and Patrick Duffy are among the featured talent.

[04/01/21 - 10:09 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers; Shares Demo Crown with FOX
"The Masked Singer" leads the night among adults 18-49 while "Chicago Fire" is the most-watched program overall.

[04/01/21 - 10:04 AM]
Captain Josh Harris Puts Everything on the Line to Uncover Captain Phil's Secret Past in Brand-New Season of "Deadliest Catch: Bloodline," Premiering April 20 on Discovery+
Last season, Deadliest Catch captain and Alaskan legacy fisherman, Josh Harris and his business partner, Casey McManus set out on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Hawaii after discovering the late Captain Phil Harris' fishing charts.

[04/01/21 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Documentary Films' Five-Part Series "Pray, Obey, Kill" Debuts April 12
From acclaimed investigative journalists Anton Berg and Martin Johnson, and directed by award-winning filmmaker Henrik Georgsson, the series revisits a complex Swedish murder case from 2004 that gained global attention.

[04/01/21 - 09:40 AM]
New CNN Original Series "The Story of Late Night" and Season Six of the Emmy Award-Winning "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" Premiere Sunday, May 2
"The Story of Late Night" is a six-part docuseries, produced by Cream Productions, that will take viewers on a journey through late-night television's most memorable moments.

[04/01/21 - 09:33 AM]
"Day Shift" Adds Ensemble Cast
Dave Franco, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Oliver Masucci, Steve Howey and C.S. Lee join Jamie Foxx in the Netflix film.

[04/01/21 - 09:02 AM]
Multi-Platinum Artist, Actor, Philanthropist and Entertainment Icon Snoop Dogg Will Serve as Mega Mentor on Season 20 of NBC's Four-Time Emmy Award-Winning Musical Competition Series, "The Voice"
Snoop Dogg joins superstar coaches Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Blake Shelton to mentor the remaining artists who have made it through the Battle Rounds, as each team prepares for the Knockouts, beginning Monday, April 19.

[04/01/21 - 08:49 AM]
Winner Announced of "Design Star: Next Gen," $50,000 and Own discovery+ Series
The six-episode series featured eight gifted designers as they competed in intense weekly challenges.

[04/01/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Things Heard & Seen" Starring Amanda Seyfried - Official Trailer - Netflix
A young woman discovers that both her husband and their new home harbor sinister secrets after they leave Manhattan for small-town life.

[04/01/21 - 06:00 AM]
CBS and NATAS Announce Two-Year Deal for the Network to Broadcast the Daytime Emmy(R) Awards
CBS will present the first of the two specials, the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy(R) Awards, on Friday, June 25 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network and it will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

[04/01/21 - 03:15 AM]
"How to Ruin Christmas" Season 2 Is Returning to Netflix!
The debut season, "The Wedding," bowed in December on the streaming service.

[04/01/21 - 03:15 AM]
Video: "LOL: qui rit, sort" - Trailer - Prime Video
Kyan Khojandi, Bérengère Krief, Hakim Jemili, Fadily Camara, Gérard Jugnot, Inès Reg, Tarek Boudali, Julien Arruti, Rheem Kherici and Alexandra Lamy star in the franchise's France-based incarnation.

[04/01/21 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Zero" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A shy teen with the power to turn invisible must get it under control to help defend his neighborhood, putting aside the pursuit of his artistic dream.

[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.







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[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.

[04/25/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "In Good Hands 2" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A newly reunited father and son grapple with new beginnings after tragedy, but can they manage to fill the void left by a beloved wife and mother?

[04/24/24 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Monster" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

[04/24/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Drawing Closer" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The film is a live-action adaptation of a best-selling novel that became a hot topic on social media for how it moves readers to tears.

[04/24/24 - 01:45 PM]
What's New on Max This May
Highlights include new seasons of "Hacks" and "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School"; and the streaming debuts of "Turtles All The Way Down," "Stop Making Sense" and "The Iron Claw."

[04/24/24 - 01:32 PM]
Tracee Ellis Ross Packs Her (Many) Bags for New Roku Original Travel Doc-Series "Tracee Travels" (wt)
The docu-series will shoot later this year and debut exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2025.

[04/24/24 - 10:59 AM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Key Art for Stand-Up Comedy Special "Marlon Wayans: Good Grief"
The one-hour special will premiere in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on June 4.

[04/24/24 - 09:09 AM]
Video: Disney+ Shares Official Trailer for "Jim Henson Idea Man"
Produced with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family, "Jim Henson Idea Man" is an unprecedented, intimate look at Henson's illustrious, revolutionary career and complex personal life.

[04/24/24 - 09:05 AM]
Gird Your Loins! Prime Video Releases Official First Look Images and Launch Date for "My Lady Jane"
Also announced, the series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, June 27 in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Steve Carell to Star in "The Four Seasons" Netflix Comedy Series from Universal Television
Carell will star in the series alongside Tina Fey.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
ID Announces New Docuseries "Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter"
From their outsized fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s to their headline-making struggles in recent years, the docuseries pulls back the curtain on the fraught dynamic of the Carter family and the dark side of such an abrupt rise to fame.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Black Twitter: A People's History" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.