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VIDEO: Peacock Shares VAMPIRE ACADEMY Series Trailer

Peacock has dropped the official trailer for YA supernatural drama series ‘Vampire Academy.’ From the creative minds of Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries) and Marguerite MacIntyre (The Originals), the highly anticipated series premieres exclusively on Peacock. Watch the new video trailer now!
HBO Max's GENERA+ION Returns June 17

These eight new episodes complete the sixteen-episode first season. GENERA+ION is a dark yet playful half-hour series following a diverse group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for HBO Max Dramedy GENERATION

An additional eight episodes comprising the second half of the season will debut later this year. GENERA+ION is a dark yet playful half-hour series following a diverse group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
NBC Announces New Premiere Date for COUNCIL OF DADS

NBC's has shifted the launch of its new drama “Council of Dads.” The series will premiere Tuesday, March 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT immediately following the season finale of “This Is Us.”
NBC Picks Up COUNCIL OF DADS to Series

NBC has picked up COUNCIL OF DADS to series for the 2019-2020 season.
Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse's INDOOR BOYS Wins Four Indie Series Awards

The winners of the 10th Annual Indie Series Awards were revealed on Wednesday, April 3 at The Colony Theatre in Burbank. The ISAs celebrate the best in independently produced entertainment created for the Web. 
Drama Performer Pre-Nominations Announced for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.
Sarah Wayne Callies Cast on COUNCIL OF DADS at NBC

Variety has learned that Sarah Wayne Callies will lead NBC pilot “Council of Dads.'
NATAS Announces the DAYTIME EMMYS Drama Performer Pre-Nominations

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.
Jussie Smollett-Executive Produced Series GIANTS Returns For Second Season

Returning to claim its position as a must-watch digital series for the “culture,” season two of Giants premieres Wednesday, February 21, 2018 on Issa Rae's YouTube channel. Giants is a scripted drama digital series created by and starring James Bland (USA's upcoming crime series, “Unsolved”), alongside Vanessa Baden Kelly ('Kenan & Kel,' 'Gullah Gullah Island,' and 'Rosewood') and Sean Samuels (SyFy channel's 'Toxic Shark'). Season one of Giants was praised for authentically capturing the black millennial experience and tackling stigmatized issues including mental health, sexual identity, and unconventional means of economic survival.
Lesile Jones To Guest Star On ABC's KEVIN (PROBABLY) SAVES THE WORLD

Lesile Jones To Guest Star On ABC's KEVIN (PROBABLY) SAVES THE WORLD
KEVIN (PROBABLY) SAVES THE WORLD Star Jason Ritter Achieves World Record

At 11:48 a.m. EDT, live, on ABC's The View, it was declared by an official adjudicator that Jason Ritter, star of ABC's Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Most hugs given in one minute by an individual.
ABC Declares Tuesday, October 10, National Hug-A-Kevin Day, in Honor of KEVIN (PROBABLY) SAVES THE WORLD

Inspired by ABC's new series Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, the network has declared TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 as National Hug-a-Kevin Day!
ABC Releases Trailers for Shondaland's FOR THE PEOPLE, Zach Braff's ALEX, INC & More!

ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2017-18 slate of programming. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, unveiled the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities. Check out trailers for the new shows below!
ABC Unveils 2017-18 Primetime Schedule ft. LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!, DWTS Jr. & More

ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2017-18 slate of programming. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in New York City.
Christopher Jackson, HAIRSPRAY & More - BWW's Guide to Broadway on Fall TV!

Broadway stars and a host of musical presentations are on tap for the upcoming 2016-17 primetime television season. Included in THE LINEUP will be new series starring HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson, FROZEN's Kristen Bell and BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY star Stephen Pasquale.
ABC Unveils 2016-17 Programming Slate Including Nine New Series

ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2016-17 slate of programming, including the addition of nine new series. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall, in New York City.
William Shatner & More to Highlight Programming at Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines This June

Q&A sessions with William Shatner (Star Trek), Brandon Routh ("The Flash," Superman Returns) highlight Comic Con Des Moines programming.
Megan Hilty Boards Bravo's GIRLFRIEND'S GUIDE TO DIVORCE

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Broadway and SMASH veteran has booked a role on Bravo's scripted series GIRLFRIEND'S GUIDE TO DIVORCE. Also joining 'DIVORCE' are Maury Sterling and Aaron Staton.
William Shatner Highlights Programming at Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines

Wizard World Des Moines Comic Con is the 12th of 26 events currently scheduled in the 2015 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD).

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