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Double Play! IFC Renews ‘Brockmire’ for Seasons 3 and 4

Press release from IFC, March 29, 2018: IFC announced today at a press conference that the critically acclaimed comedy series Brockmire has been picked up for two additional seasons. Season 2 of the series, starring Hank Azaria as Jim Brockmire…

Emmy Award-Winning CNN Original Series ‘United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell’ Returns for Season Three on Sunday, April 29

Press release from CNN, March 29, 2018: The critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning CNN Original Series, United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, returns for its third season on Sunday, April 29, at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT, following the super-sized season…

Meredith Vieira Named Host of PBS’s ‘The Great American Read’

Press release from PBS, March 28, 2018: PBS announced today that television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira will host THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new eight-part television series launching on PBS stations with a two-hour special event on Tuesday, May…

Respected TV and Advertising Executive Debra O’Connell Appointed President and General Manager, WABC-TV

Press release from ABC Owned Television Stations, March 28, 2018: Debra O’Connell has been named the new president and general manager of WABC-TV, the most watched local station in the country, it was announced today by Wendy McMahon, president, ABC…

Turner to Launch New ‘Bleacher Report Live’ Sports Streaming Service

Press release from Turner, March 27, 2018: Global media company Turner today announced it will launch its new premium live sports streaming service – “Bleacher Report Live” – in April.  B/R Live will serve as the central hub for both…

Connie Britton to Lead Bravo Media’s Scripted Anthology Series ‘Dirty John’

Press release from Bravo, March 26, 2018: Four-time Emmy-nominee Connie Britton (“9-1-1,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Nashville”) has signed on to star in the first season of Bravo Media’s scripted anthology series DIRTY JOHN, based on the articles and breakout true…

HBO Sports and IMG Presentation ‘Being Serena,’ Intimate Documentary Series About Tennis Superstar Serena Williams, Debuts May 2, Exclusively on HBO

Press release from HBO, March 26, 2018: HBO Sports, acclaimed for its innovative programming, is teaming up again with IMG’s Original Content group for a five-part documentary series chronicling tennis icon Serena Williams at a pivotal moment in her personal…

Freshman Series ‘Snap Decision’ Receives Season Two Pickup and New Strip Series ‘America Says’ (WT) and ‘Caroline and Friends’ (WT) Are Greenlit Along With ‘Cover Story’ Specials at GSN

Press release from GSN, March 26, 2018: GSN, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, announced today its new programming and other initiatives, as part of the network’s 2018 Upfronts, with a focus on its core audience with two…

Dwayne Johnson, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Zendaya, Shawn Mendes, Millie Bobby Brown, Fifth Harmony, Stranger Things, Coco and More Win Big at Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards

Press release from Nickelodeon, March 24, 2018: Dwayne Johnson, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Zendaya, Shawn Mendes, Millie Bobby Brown, Fifth Harmony, Stranger Things, Coco and more were among those who won coveted orange blimps at Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’…

Viacom Announces Strategic Partnership With Trevor Noah’s Day Zero Productions

Press release from Viacom, March 26, 2018: Viacom Inc. today announced a strategic partnership with Day Zero Productions, an international production and distribution company led by Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.” Under the…