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[05/02/23 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 2
Updates include: Freida Pinto tapped for Apple's "Surface"; Henry Ian Cusick to guest on "NCIS: Hawai'i"; and Peacock commissions pilot for "Sex in the Dark."

[05/02/23 - 03:00 PM]
Roku Unveils New Original Programming from Jessica Alba, Charlie Puth, Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherspoon, Zoe Saldana, Juanpa Zurita, and More at 2023 IAB NewFronts
"Celebrity Family Cook Off," "Charlie Makes a Record," "Side Hustlers" and "Special Delivery" are among the new additions.

[05/02/23 - 02:58 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of April 24: "The Diplomat" Tops the English TV List and Is Renewed for Season 2
Season 2 of Colombian drama "The Marked Heart" also retained its top slot on the Non-English TV list with 46.31M hours viewed.

[05/02/23 - 01:04 PM]
Previously Announced "Saturday Night Live" Hosted by Pete Davidson on May 6 Cancelled Due to the Writers' Strike
"SNL" will air repeats until further notice starting Saturday, May 6.

[05/02/23 - 01:03 PM]
Hit-Series "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Set to Premiere on MTV June 13th at 8 PM ET/PT as Part of Its "Tuesday Night Takeover"
The highly-anticipated season remixes and reboots itself into a new era as the original cast members are making comebacks after major setbacks.

[05/02/23 - 11:32 AM]
Video: First Look, Teaser & Date Announcement - Onyx Collective's "Searching for Soul Food"
The series follows rock star celebrity chef Alisa Reynolds as she discovers what soul food looks like around the world.

[05/02/23 - 11:01 AM]
UPtv Currently in Production on "Country Hearts" Starring Wrestling Legend Chris Jericho
In "Country Hearts," the daughters of country music and rock & roll royalty find themselves at a crossroads, torn between following their dreams of performing or helping their father run their up-and-coming horse breeding business.

[05/02/23 - 11:00 AM]
The CW Network Picks Up Critically-Acclaimed Reality Dating Franchise "FBoy Island"
Additionally, the franchise will add a brand new spinoff series, "FGirl Island," also hosted by Nikki Glaser.

[05/02/23 - 10:01 AM]
Peacock Releases First Look at Original Series "Based on a True Story" Starring Kaley Cuoco & Chris Messina - Premieres June 8
A dark comedic thriller, "Based on a True Story" is about a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber who seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime.

[05/02/23 - 09:22 AM]
Travel to a Galaxy Far, Far Away in the New Simpsons Short "Maggie Simpson in 'Rogue Not Quite One'" Streaming May the 4th, Exclusively on Disney+
Facing a squadron of Imperial TIE fighters, Maggie brings the battle to Springfield in this epic short celebrating all things Star Wars.

[05/02/23 - 09:21 AM]
WBD Sports Delivers Record-Breaking Viewership for First Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO Across TNT & TBS
TNT's telecast of the Florida Panthers' incredible come-from-behind victory over the Boston Bruins netted 3.2 million viewers.

[05/02/23 - 08:08 AM]
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Game 7 on ABC Delivered Largest Audience in 24 Years for NBA Playoffs First Round Game: 9,835,000 Viewers
Overall, this was the most-watched first round of the NBA Playoffs ever on Disney platforms (ABC and ESPN).

[05/02/23 - 08:04 AM]
"Cannes Confidential," The International Romantic Crime Drama Shot on Location, Premieres June 26 on Acorn TV
Two new episodes will premiere weekly every Monday through July 10.

[05/02/23 - 07:31 AM]
A&E's "60 Days In" Returns for 8th Season Followed by New Series "Booked: First Day In" on June 15
Returning for its eighth season, "60 Days In" continues to hold rank as cable's #1 crime and justice series among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/02/23 - 07:01 AM]
ESPN Films' Latest 30 for 30 "The Luckiest Guy in the World" About NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton Premieres June 6 & 13
Directed by Steve James, the four-part series tells the colorful story of a true sports original: iconic basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton.

[05/02/23 - 07:00 AM]
Ben Affleck's "AIR" to Stream Globally on Prime Video Beginning May 12
"AIR" reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division, which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand.

[05/02/23 - 06:13 AM]
Nominations Announced for "The 76th Annual Tony Awards," to Be Broadcast Live Sunday, June 11, on CBS
This year, "Some Like It Hot" leads with 13 nominations.

[05/02/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Dino-mite New Trailer for Second Season of Natural History Documentary Event "Prehistoric Planet," Premiering May 22, 2023
This season rolls out in a five-day, week-long epic event on Apple TV+, with new episodes transporting viewers back millions of years in the past to discover our world - and the dinosaurs that roamed it - all in extraordinary detail.

[05/01/23 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 1
Updates include: Sydney Chandler to star in FX's "Alien" TV series; Daddy Yankee to executive produce Netflix's "Neon"; and Connie Britton won't return for "The White Lotus" season three.

[05/01/23 - 02:42 PM]
ESPN Sets NBA Playoffs First Round Audience Record for Golden State Warriors-Sacramento Kings Game 6 on Friday: 5 Million Viewers
This is the most-watched first round game of the NBA Playoffs ever on ESPN.

[05/01/23 - 01:00 PM]
Amazon Freevee Greenlights Late-Night Comedy Show "Mock the Week," From Emmy Winner Trevor Noah and BAFTA Award-Winning Executive Producer Dan Patterson
The half-hour comedy program combines the best elements of panel shows, stand-up comedy, and improvised games, with two teams of comedians taking a satirical swipe at current news, pop culture, and world events.

[05/01/23 - 12:40 PM]
The 126 Isn't Going Anywhere - "9-1-1: Lone Star" Is Returning for Season 5
FOX confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[05/01/23 - 12:10 PM]
The Season's No. 1 Broadcast Drama Is Coming to ABC - "9-1-1," Starring Angela Bassett and Peter Krause, Joins the Network's 2023-2024 Lineup
This season, "9-1-1" ranks as Monday's No. 1 entertainment series and ties as the season's No. 1 broadcast drama in Adults 18-49 (1.0/8).

[05/01/23 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Greenlights "The Corps" (wt) Starring Miles Heizer, Vera Farmiga, Max Parker and Liam Oh
Set in 1990, the series is about Cameron, a bullied, gay high school student who joins the Marine Corps with his straight best friend, Ray - a dangerous move when being gay in the military meant jail time or worse.

[05/01/23 - 12:00 PM]
Judge Judy Sheindlin Expands Justice Brand With a Greenlight for New Amazon Freevee Series, "Justice on Trial"
"Justice on Trial" is a totally new exploration of the American justice system through the vehicle of a docudrama, featuring testimony and reenactments based on actual court transcripts.

[05/01/23 - 11:00 AM]
Amazon Freevee Announces Pickup of "The GOAT," A New Competition Series to Find the "Greatest Reality Star of All Time"
The show will feature some of the buzziest names from the last 25 years of reality television, who will take up residence in GOAT Manor, where they will face a series of mental, physical, and social challenges.

[05/01/23 - 10:27 AM]
FOX Nation Partners with PBR (Professional Bull Riders) for New Series "Last Cowboy Standing" on Sunday, May 7th
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the series will feature an in-depth look into what it takes to become a professional bull riding champion.

[05/01/23 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "The Diplomat" Renewed for Season 2
In its first weekend, the series had 57.48M hours viewed and appeared in the Top 10 in 86 countries.

[05/01/23 - 09:08 AM]
The Wait Is Finally Over! "The Real Housewives of New York City" Returns July 16 at 9 P.M. ET/PT on Bravo
As previously announced at BravoCon 2022, the full cast includes Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Dana Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield.

[05/01/23 - 09:02 AM]
First Look, Premiere Date & Cast/Queen Announcement: Hulu Original "Drag Me to Dinner"
Neil Patrick Harris, Bianca Del Rio, Haneefah Wood, and David Burtka star, with host Murray Hill, alongside 40 stunning drag queens who are featured across the 10-episode series.

[05/01/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Dino Pops" - Season 1 Trailer
Set in a vivid, hyper-realistic land inhabited by awe-inspiring dinosaurs, journey to learn about these prehistoric creatures where modern elements familiar to kids pop up as they learn fascinating facts.

[05/01/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Human Resources" Season 2 - Date Announcement - Netflix
Florence Pugh, Miley Cyrus, Eugene Levy, Sam Richardson, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jason Mantzoukas, and Isabella Rossellini to guest star on the new season, due on June 9.

[05/01/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Zarna Garg: One in a Billion" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The special will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on May 16.

[05/01/23 - 09:00 AM]
More Than 100 Amazon Originals From Prime Video to Stream on Amazon Freevee This Year
Starting May 26, customers can stream the first three episodes of Amazon Original "The Summer I Turned Pretty" for free exclusively on Amazon Freevee.

[05/01/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "MONSTERS: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" - Title Announcement - Netflix
"DAHMER," the record-breaking first iteration of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's "Monster" anthology, reached 1 billion view hours in its first 60 days, making it only one of four series to achieve this milestone.

[05/01/23 - 08:00 AM]
Amazon Freevee Renews Hit Series "Bosch: Legacy" for Third Season Ahead Of Season Two Premiere This Fall
Airing last year, the first season built on the loyal fan base of the original series and enticed new audiences, delivering a higher number of viewers than any previous season of "Bosch."

[05/01/23 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Our Planet II" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Unlock the mysteries of billions of animals on the move across Earth in this nature documentary series about our planet's great migrations.

[04/30/23 - 08:34 PM]
Apple's Global Hit, and Emmy, SAG and Critics' Choice Award-Winning Drama, "The Morning Show" Lands Early Renewal for Season Four
Set to debut its highly anticipated third season this fall, the buzzy drama has landed top honors including Emmy, SAG and Critics Choice Awards, as well as worldwide acclaim, since its premiere.

[04/28/23 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 28
Updates include: Troian Bellisario, Brandon Larracuente to lead Amazon's "On Call"; Michaela JaƩ Rodriguez boards FX's "American Horror Story"; and Aidy Bryant brings "Lonely Hearts Club" to Peacock.

[04/28/23 - 01:01 PM]
Love Is in the Air as Hallmark Channel Rings in June Weddings
Meanwhile, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries brings fans two exciting new mysteries with a prequel to the popular, long-running "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries" as well as a brand-new mystery, "The Dancing Detective," set against the beauty of Malta.

[04/28/23 - 01:01 PM]
ABC News Studios' Documentary Delves Into the Complicated Life of Pop Sensation Aaron Carter, Chronicling His Struggles With Mental Health, Addiction and Family Turmoil
"Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop" begins streaming on Monday, May 1, only on Hulu.

[04/28/23 - 12:10 PM]
FX's "Dear Mama" Scores the Most-Watched Premiere Episode for an Unscripted Series Ever for FX
The premiere episode debuted on FX and became available to stream the next day on Hulu, which combined for the record performance.

[04/28/23 - 11:13 AM]
FOX Orders "Rescue: HI-Surf," New Franchise from Legendary Producer John Wells and Writer Matt Kester, Set to Debut in 2023-2024 Season
The project was originally developed as "Ke Nui Road" by HBO Max in 2021.

[04/28/23 - 10:13 AM]
Dark Comedy "SisterS," Starring Real-Life Best Friends Sarah Goldberg and Susan Stanley, Premieres Wednesday, May 17 on IFC
The witty six-episode season marks the writing debut of the real-life best friends.

[04/28/23 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Love to Love You, Donna Summer" Debuts May 20
The documentary had its international premiere at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival and its domestic premiere at SXSW.

[04/28/23 - 09:08 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of May 8 and May 15
Concurrent premieres include back-to-back episodes of "Very Scary People" on Sunday nights.

[04/28/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Blood & Gold" - Special Trailer - Netflix
At the bitter end of WWII, a German deserter and a young woman are drawn into bloody battle with a group of Nazis hunting for hidden gold.

[04/28/23 - 09:01 AM]
"Hailey's on It!," From Disney Branded Television, Premieres Thursday, June 8, on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Next Day on Disney+
Auli'i Cravalho stars in the title role as Hailey, a risk-averse but resourceful teenager on a mission to complete every item on her long list of challenging - and sometimes impractical - tasks in order to save the world.

[04/28/23 - 08:51 AM]
Season Premiere of "Home Town Takeover" Delivers Strong Sunday Night Performance for HGTV on April 23
The season two premiere garnered over four million total viewers throughout its debut night.

[04/28/23 - 08:35 AM]
Video: "Judge Me Not" - Official Trailer - ALLBLK
"Judge Me Not" is the story of Zelma Jay Johnson, an unusually bright, young black woman who struggles with mental health issues, a ludicrous family, and volatile love life.







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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.