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[06/21/18 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 21
Updates include: Lisa Edelstein to recur on ABC's "The Good Doctor"; Nickelodeon's "Pinky Malinky" moves to Netflix; and David Morrissey latest cast in Amazon's "Good Omens."

[06/21/18 - 06:03 PM]
A Message from The Order of X - "Dear White People" Vol. 3 Renewal
"Dear White People" is a send-up of the now post "post-racial" America that weaves together a universal story of finding one's own identity and forging a wholly unique path.

[06/21/18 - 05:30 PM]
ABC Picks Up "The Conners" (Working Title) Straight to Series to Premiere This Fall
The series, featuring John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson and Michael Fishman as their beloved Conner characters, is set to air Tuesdays (8:00-8:30 p.m.).

[06/21/18 - 03:04 PM]
Marco Pigossi Comes to Netflix
Pigossi joins the main cast of "Tidelands," a supernatural crime drama, and the first Australian Netflix original series.

[06/21/18 - 02:49 PM]
Felicity Huffman Joins Angela Bassett and Patricia Arquette in "Otherhood" for Netflix
Cindy Chupack is directing the film, which is based on William Sutcliffe's novel "Whatever Makes You Happy."

[06/21/18 - 02:09 PM]
Netflix Makes Overall Deal with Steven S. DeKnight
Most recently, he was the writer and director on his first feature film "Pacific Rim Uprising."

[06/21/18 - 02:02 PM]
New Season of Travel Channel's "Ghost Adventures" Kicks Off with Record-Setting Ratings
Travel Channel further spins the numbers for Saturday, June 16.

[06/21/18 - 11:31 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Trio of Movies from Global Best-Selling Author Jane Green for 2019 Movie Event
The first film in the series, "Tempting Fate," will star Alyssa Milano and begins production today in Vancouver.

[06/21/18 - 10:47 AM]
Video: Netflix Reveals Trailer for "Flavors of Youth" from the Producers of "Your Name"
Told in three chapters in three cities, "Flavors of Youth" explores the simple joys of life through sensual memories and how the beating heart of love cannot be defeated by the flow of time.

[06/21/18 - 10:10 AM]
Bravo Media Kicks Off Casting for "Project Runway" Season Seventeen
Returning to its original home on Bravo, the winner of "Project Runway" will take home $250,000, the largest cash prize in series history.

[06/21/18 - 09:55 AM]
Third Season of HGTV Hit "Desert Flippers" Brings More Sizzling Home Renos to Palm Springs
Real estate and home renovation experts Eric and Lindsey Bennett will fix and flip more hot properties in Palm Springs, California, in a new season.

[06/21/18 - 09:52 AM]
Video: Sony Crackle Releases Trailer and Key Art for Summer Original Movie, "Office Uprising," Premiering Thursday, July 19
Brenton Thwaites, Zachary Levi, Jane Levy, Karan Soni, Ian Harding and Alan Ritchson star in the project.

[06/21/18 - 09:10 AM]
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Tapped as Roast Master for the "Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis"
The event (#BruceWillisRoast) will tape at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 14 and will premiere on Sunday, July 29 at 10:00/9:00c on Comedy Central.

[06/21/18 - 09:03 AM]
Prime Video Exclusive "Zoe" to Launch on July 20
The futuristic love story follows two colleagues, played by Ewan McGregor and Léa Seydoux, at a revolutionary research lab who design technology to improve and perfect romantic relationships.

[06/21/18 - 09:02 AM]
AT&T Audience Network to Bring "Mr. Mercedes Immersive Experience" and Show Panel to 2018 San Diego Comic-Con International
Fans can be the first to play the virtual reality (VR) escape room game, "Mr. Mercedes: Lair Escape," on the HTC Vive Pro - the next generation of VR headsets.

[06/21/18 - 09:00 AM]
"Adventure Time" Minecraft Partnership Expands to Consumer Products; Announces Episode Premiere Date
This special episode titled "Diamonds and Lemons" features Finn and his friends experiencing setbacks and creative triumphs in a fantastic new vision of Ooo.

[06/21/18 - 08:58 AM]
MTV Launches "MTV Studios" After Record Growth on Linear and Digital
The initial slate includes a reimagined version of the feminist icon "Daria"; cult sci-fi hit "Aeon Flux"; groundbreaking reality series "The Real World"; and an update of the Emmy Award-winning coming of age unscripted series "Made."

[06/21/18 - 08:24 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, Gordon Ramsay Lead Demo Race
The network wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[06/21/18 - 08:00 AM]
There Is No Off Season - "Ozark" Season 2 Launches August 31
Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner and season two newcomer Janet McTeer star in the new installment.

[06/21/18 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "To All The Boys I've Loved Before" Teaser Trailer Debut
Netflix's film adaption of the popular YA novel stars Lana Condor, Janel Parrish and Noah Centineo and is directed by Susan Johnson.

[06/21/18 - 12:03 AM]
First-Look Image of John Malkovich as Hercule Poirot in BBC One's "The ABC Murders"
Amazon Prime Video will be airing the series in the U.S.

[06/20/18 - 11:58 PM]
Netflix Brings "Mr. Sunshine" to the World
Written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Lee Eung-bok, the series will premiere exclusively on Netflix starting July 7, with episodes streaming on the same day of its Korean broadcast in the U.S. and Asian territories excluding Korea.

[06/20/18 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 20
Updates include: Ben Daniels tapped for Netflix's "The Crown"; Amazon Studios inks first-look deal with "Game of Thrones" producer; and Hulu's "Kansas City" continues to add cast.

[06/20/18 - 11:30 AM]
The CW Network to Roll Out New Six-Night Schedule Starting in October
The CW will be switching time periods for its two high-octane action and adventure Monday series, with "Arrow" now leading off the night and "DC's Legends Of Tomorrow" moving an hour later.

[06/20/18 - 11:01 AM]
Oxygen Media Presents "Serial Killer with Piers Morgan" Premiering Monday, July 16 at 7PM ET/PT
With unprecedented access to maximum security prisons, "Serial Killer with Piers Morgan" explores the minds of the most depraved serial killers for the first time.

[06/20/18 - 10:42 AM]
NBC Annouces the Eight Contestants Who Will Have to Get Crafty to Become Master Maker on Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman's "Making It"
The six-episode crafting series, hosted and executive produced by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, will feature judges Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's trend expert, and Simon Doonan, Creative Ambassador for Barneys New York.

[06/20/18 - 10:05 AM]
Charlamagne Tha God Brings His Unique Style of Interviewing to HBO in "The Gray Area with Charlamagne Tha God"
"I feel extremely blessed to be able to announce my official partnership with HBO on a new conversation series which will provide a safe space for 'unsafe' people to curate their stories and control their own narratives," notes Charlamagne.

[06/20/18 - 10:02 AM]
Jason Ritter to Star in Netflix's Superhero Family Drama Series "Raising Dion"
The series follows the story of a woman named Nicole Reese, who raises her son Dion after the death of her husband Mark (Michael B. Jordan).

[06/20/18 - 10:01 AM]
McG's "Rim of the World" Sets Cast for His 3rd Netflix Film
Four misfit teenagers become unlikely allies when their summer camp experience is cut short by an alien invasion.

[06/20/18 - 10:00 AM]
Sesame Workshop and Apple Partnership
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit media and educational organization behind "Sesame Street," will create the first original children's programming for Apple, under a multi-program deal.

[06/20/18 - 09:55 AM]
Freeform's "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" Spikes to a New Series High on Its 3rd Telecast in Women 18-34
Freeform further spins the numbers for Thursday, June 14.

[06/20/18 - 09:12 AM]
"The Great Food Truck Race" Takes on the Wild West in Return of Summer Primetime Series
Hosted by Tyler Florence, the trip hits hot spots in the Southwest to test the competitors' cooking chops, selling skills and business savvy.

[06/20/18 - 09:04 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Nailed It!" Season 2
Hosted by Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres, home bakers with a terrible track record take a shot at re-creating edible masterpieces for a $10,000 prize.

[06/20/18 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Announces Season Premiere of "Bachelor in Paradise" and Series Premiere of "Castaways"
"Castaways" is a revolutionary series testing the human need for companionship under extreme circumstances as each individual learns there are other castaways out there but are unaware of how many, their locations or when they will be rescued.

[06/20/18 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" - New Episodes Only on Netflix July 6
Guests include: the late Jerry Lewis, Kate McKinnon, Ellen DeGeneres, Hasan Minhaj, Dana Carvey, Neil Brennan, Tracy Morgan, Brian Regan, Alec Baldwin, Zach Galifinakis, John Mulaney, and Dave Chappelle.

[06/20/18 - 08:14 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Got Talent" Cruise to Victory
The Peacock easily wins the night among adults 18-49 and total viewers.

[06/19/18 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 19
Updates include: Kristen Wiig bows out of Apple comedy series; Jane Leeves signs onto FOX's "The Resident"; and Courtney B. Vance among latest cast in HBO's "Lovecraft Country."

[06/19/18 - 03:06 PM]
The 2018 "MTV Movie & TV Awards" Scores Double Digit Increase with 3.371 Million Total Viewers
MTV spins the numbers for Monday, June 18.

[06/19/18 - 01:41 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' First Annual "Summer of Mystery" Kicks Off on a High Note
Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the weeks of May 28-June 17.

[06/19/18 - 12:51 PM]
Paradise Found in New HGTV Series "My Aloha Dream Home" Premiering Friday, June 22, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Real estate broker and attorney Wayne Chi helps clients find a tropical getaway to call home in the new HGTV series.

[06/19/18 - 11:30 AM]
NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for New 2018-19 Season
"The Voice" as is custom will kick things off on Monday, September 24 followed by the launch of new drama "Manifest."

[06/19/18 - 11:11 AM]
Academy Award(R) Winner John Ridley Joins EPIX(R) Series "Godfather of Harlem" Produced by ABC Signature Studios
The 10-episode series tells the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker), who in the early 1960s, returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he used to rule in shambles and his power gone.

[06/19/18 - 11:00 AM]
Starz Launches on YouTube TV
The networks' 14 Starz and Starz Encore channels are now available via YouTube TV for $9/month along with access to the network's full Starz and Starz Encore VOD catalogs.

[06/19/18 - 11:00 AM]
History Presents "Detroit: Comeback City," An Original Documentary Special to Premiere July 1
Narrated by Academy Award(R)-winner and Detroit native J.K. Simmons, the film chronicles how Detroit went from the engine of American capitalism to a city of ruins that is now on the cusp of an exciting rebirth.

[06/19/18 - 10:57 AM]
Contractor Mike Holmes and Son Mike Jr Star in New Season of DIY Network's "Holmes & Holmes" on July 10
Armed with Mike Sr.'s personal mission to "make it right," the 12-episode season will star the pair as they buy and transform three tired properties into dream homes.

[06/19/18 - 10:05 AM]
CBS TV Studios Announces 5-Year Production Deal with "Star Trek: Discovery" Producer Alex Kurtzman
As part of the new production deal, Kurtzman will supervise the expansion of CBS' "Star Trek" franchise for television, developing new series, mini-series and other content opportunities, including animation.

[06/19/18 - 10:02 AM]
Hulu Acquires Award-Winning Documentary "Crime + Punishment"
The premium streaming service will partner with IFC Films to release the documentary simultaneously in theaters and on Hulu on August 24.

[06/19/18 - 09:40 AM]
CNBC's New Primetime Series "Deadly Rich" Debuts July 9 at 10PM ET/PT
From the producers of "American Greed," the 10 episode true-crime series takes viewers inside the lives and deaths of the one percent, exposing the dirty little secrets of how big money drives people to the ultimate sin.

[06/19/18 - 09:30 AM]
Season Four of Bounce's Hit Comedy "In The Cut" Set to Premiere Mon. July 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
The series stars Dorien Wilson as Jay Weaver, an accomplished entrepreneur and barbershop owner who is kept on his toes by Cheryl, played by Kellita Smith, the co-owner of the beauty salon next door and his love interest-turned-fiancee.

[06/19/18 - 09:14 AM]
FOX Sports' Presentation of 2018 U.S. Open Championship Is Most-Watched U.S. Open Since 2015
FOX Sports spins the numbers for its coverage to date.







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[11/20/24 - 09:34 AM]
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As part of the event, AXS TV presents new exclusive interviews with cast members Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio.

[11/20/24 - 09:05 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 08:31 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 08:30 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" Hosted by Colin Jost
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[11/20/24 - 08:02 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 08:01 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 07:03 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 07:01 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 06:34 AM]
Video: New Key Art and :30 Teaser Now Available for FX's "Alien: Earth"
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[11/20/24 - 06:01 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 05:01 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 01:38 PM]
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[11/19/24 - 01:00 PM]
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