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[11/16/18 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 16
Updates include: Jon Cryer to play Lex Luthor on The CW's "Supergirl"; Hulu orders pilot based on Jeff Lemire's "Sweet Tooth"; and Jeffery Deaver's "The Bone Collector" eyed as drama at NBC.

[11/16/18 - 02:04 PM]
Karey Burke Named President, ABC Entertainment, Following Channing Dungey's Decision to Step Down from the Role
Upon completion of the 21st Century Fox acquisition, Ms. Burke will then report to Dana Walden, chairman, Disney Television Studios and ABC Entertainment.

[11/16/18 - 01:04 PM]
"America's Got Talent: The Champions" Announces First Group of All-Star Acts
The spin-off will bring together the world's most talented, memorable and all-around fan favorite acts from past seasons of "AGT" and around the globe from the other "Got Talent" franchises," spanning 194 territories.

[11/16/18 - 01:04 PM]
Video: "Young Justice: Outsiders" - Teaser
The animated series comes to DC Universe on Friday, January 4.

[11/16/18 - 12:17 PM]
ABC Picks Up "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." for a Seventh Season
Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Henry Simmons, Natalia Cordova-Buckley and Jeff Ward star in the current sixth season, due in Summer 2019.

[11/16/18 - 11:18 AM]
Ken Jeong to Embark on the Ultimate Christmas Journey in New YouTube Original Special "Ken Jeong Cracks Christmas"
The 30-minute special will debut on the Buzzfeed YouTube channel on December 12.

[11/16/18 - 10:15 AM]
"Vice Special Report: The Panic Artists," A Behind-the-Scenes Account of the 2008 Financial Crisis, Debuts Dec. 10 on HBO
With exclusive interviews and testimony from the major players in politics and economics, the special provides the definitive look inside the most successful - and most loathed - taxpayer-funded bailout in history.

[11/16/18 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Showtime Debuts New Trailer for "SMILF" Season Two
The Frankie Shaw-led comedy returns Sunday, January 20 at 10:30/9:30c on the pay channel.

[11/16/18 - 10:00 AM]
Writer/Producer Eric Friedman Signs Overall Deal That Extends His Successful Tenure with Disney Channel
Most recently, Friedman was executive producer and showrunner of "Bizaardvark," which has wrapped production after three seasons.

[11/16/18 - 09:10 AM]
FOX Sports Reigns Supreme in Most Important Metric in All of Television: Live Sports Event Viewing
FOX Sports further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[11/16/18 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Series Score Postseason Football Spotlights
Look for a special episode of "Magnum P.I." following the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, January 20.

[11/16/18 - 08:21 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Thursday Night Football" Continue Reign
The network leads the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/16/18 - 08:02 AM]
Netflix to Produce Animated Feature Film "Escape from Hat" from Academy Award Nominated Director Mark Osborne
Production will commence this month in New York for an expected 2022 release.

[11/16/18 - 04:56 AM]
Animal Planet and Coyote Peterson Announce the Development of First Long-Form Television Series for YouTube Star
The series will premiere on Animal Planet in 2019 and will appeal to Peterson's established 13 million-strong "Coyote Pack" as well as Animal Planet's global audience.

[11/15/18 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 15
Updates include: Hugh Grant to star opposite Nicole Kidman in HBO's "The Undoing"; J.K. Simmons to visit "Veronica Mars" on Hulu; and Matt Long scores arc on NBC's "Manifest."

[11/15/18 - 03:21 PM]
Video: Bravo's "Dirty John" Premiere Episode Is Available Now on YouTube, BravoTV.com, VOD and the Bravo App
Ahead of the premiere on Sunday, November 25, Bravo has made the entire first episode of "Dirty John" available for a pre-linear preview.

[11/15/18 - 01:38 PM]
NBC Rings in the Holidays with the Annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Live on Wednesday, Nov. 28
The evening will include festive performances by Diana Ross, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall, Brett Eldredge, Darci Lynne Farmer, Diana Krall, John Legend, Martina McBride, Pentatonix and Kellie Pickler, with a special appearance by Howie Mandel.

[11/15/18 - 12:50 PM]
Netflix Orders World War II Animated Drama Series "The Liberator"
The four-part series will be the first ever produced in Trioscope(TM) Enhanced Hybrid Animation, a new patent-pending technology combining state-of-the-art CGI with live-action performance, bringing an unprecedented level of emotion and fidelity to the animated drama experience.

[11/15/18 - 11:30 AM]
C'mon in and Pull Yourself Up a "Chairry" as IFC Invites You to Return to "Pee-Wee's Playhouse"
The network will kick off its run of the series during a 24-hour marathon, including the iconic holiday special "Christmas at Pee-wee's Playhouse," on Thursday, November 22 starting at 6AM.

[11/15/18 - 11:21 AM]
MTV's Global Phenomenon "Ex on the Beach" Returns for a Celebrity-Filled Season Two Thursday, December 20th at 8PM ET/PT
With 12 versions of MTV's "Ex on the Beach" around the world, the new season will also air across MTV's international channels beginning in January.

[11/15/18 - 11:00 AM]
Kumail Nanjiani Enters "The Twilight Zone" - New Original Series Coming to CBS All Access in 2019
Nanjiani joins previously announced host and narrator Jordan Peele and other cast members Sanaa Lathan and Adam Scott.

[11/15/18 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Comedy Central Releases Trailer for "The Other Two" - New Series from Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider Premieres January 24
Guest stars for the debut season include, Beck Bennett, Kate Berlant, Michael Che, Andy Cohen, Heidi Gardner, Jackie Hoffman, Daniel K. Isaac, Brandon Scott Jones, Richard Kind, Greta Lee, Tinsley Mortimer, Andy Ridings, Josh Segarra, Wanda Sykes, Julio Torres, JJ Totah and Patrick Wilson.

[11/15/18 - 10:00 AM]
Disney Channel's Hit Series "Bunk'd" Ordered for a Fourth Season
The fourth season will be executive produced by Emmy(R)-nominated producer Phil Baker and Erin Dunlap.

[11/15/18 - 09:16 AM]
Syfy Announces First Original Late Night Animated Series "Alien News Desk"
Voiced by Will Forte and Heidi Gardner, the 12-episode series will cover up-to-the-minute news and commentary about the universe's most baffling species - the inscrutable Humans of Planet Earth.

[11/15/18 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Kominsky Method" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
On November 16, meet Sandy (Michael Douglas) and Norman (Alan Arkin), two lifelong friends who are navigating the ups and downs of life with humor, dignity, and a little bit of help from their families.

[11/15/18 - 08:18 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "CMA Awards" Put ABC on Top
The Alphabet's telecast however is down 34% from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[11/15/18 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Fix" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In each episode, host Jimmy Carr and team captains D.L. Hughley and Katherine Ryan are joined by guest comics to debate and discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the world in a team panel format.

[11/15/18 - 07:35 AM]
Netflix Matches with "The One" in New Series Examining Love and DNA Science
The series is set five minutes in the future, in a world where a DNA test can find your perfect partner - the one person you're genetically predisposed to fall passionately in love with.

[11/15/18 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer & Key Art for "A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding"
Rose McIver and Ben Lamb star in the film, due on November 30.

[11/15/18 - 07:31 AM]
"Andi Mack" and "Raven's Home" Hit Multi-Week Highs and Stand as Friday's Top 2 TV Telecasts in Key Youth Demos
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, November 9.

[11/15/18 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Nicky Jam: El Ganador" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From his humble and troubled start in Boston, to his downfall on the streets, to becoming the king of one of the most popular musical genres, this is not only the life of Nicky Jam, but the history of reggaeton itself.

[11/14/18 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 14
Updates include: Netflix commissions second season of Vox's "Explained"; CBS to stage crossover between "The Big Bang Theory," "Young Sheldon"; and Gina Carano tapped for "The Mandalorian" on Disney+.

[11/14/18 - 05:01 PM]
"Memories of the Alhambra" Launches Worldwide from December 1st
Starting with its release in Asia and English-speaking territories an hour after broadcast in Korea, the Netflix series will also be available on the next day in Japan.

[11/14/18 - 04:02 PM]
An All-New "Doctor Who" New Year's Day Special Will Ring in 2019
Leading up to the first-ever "Who Year's Day," BBC America will present a "Doctor Who" marathon, starting with all the Christmas specials at 12pm ET/PT on Monday, December 24, going into the big day itself, Tuesday, December 25.

[11/14/18 - 03:30 PM]
Lily James and Armie Hammer Board Ben Wheatley's "Rebecca" for Working Title and Netflix
It tells the story of a newly-married young woman who, on arriving at her husband's imposing family estate on a bleak English coast, finds herself battling the shadow of his dead first wife, the mysterious Rebecca, whose legacy continues to haunt the house.

[11/14/18 - 01:59 PM]
Thanksgiving May Be a Week Away, But We're Very Thankful That "Bosch" Season 6 Is a Go!
The streaming service revealed the news on social media this afternoon.

[11/14/18 - 01:28 PM]
Amazon Studios Inks Production Deal with Blumhouse Television for a Series of Eight Thematically Connected Films
Amazon Studios and Blumhouse Television are committed to attaching diverse and underrepresented filmmakers to direct and bring these titles to life.

[11/14/18 - 01:04 PM]
"Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland," Exploring the Controversial Death of a Young Black Woman in Police Custody, Debuts Dec. 3 on HBO
The documentary made its world premiere at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.

[11/14/18 - 12:11 PM]
Oxygen to Debut Two-Hour Documentary "Dirty John, The Dirty Truth" in January
A companion to Bravo's scripted anthology, the special goes beyond the articles and podcasts made famous by Los Angeles Times reporter Christopher Goffard, and traces con-man John Meehan's trail of manipulation that started long before he met Debra Newell.

[11/14/18 - 12:02 PM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer & Key Art for "Out of Many, One"
Directed and produced by John Hoffman and Nanfu Wang, the film launches globally on Netflix on December 12.

[11/14/18 - 12:00 PM]
Dr. Steve Perry to Launch New Daytime Talk Show on FOX Television Stations
Perry, a respected educator and advocate best known for creating educational opportunities for children, will headline a new daytime talk show, "Breakthrough With Dr. Steve Perry" for CBS Television Distribution.

[11/14/18 - 11:00 AM]
PBS Announces Winter-Spring 2019 Primetime Schedule
Crowning the new season is the return of "Victoria" (Sundays, January 13-March 3), which finds the Queen facing a crisis that threatens to end her reign.

[11/14/18 - 11:00 AM]
Colton Underwood Gets a Chance for Love as the Star of ABC's Hit Romance Reality Series "The Bachelor," Premiering for Its 23rd Season on Jan. 7, 2019
During its 22nd season, "The Bachelor" dominated its 2-hour time period among Adults 18-49 and stood as Monday's No. 1 television series with Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34.

[11/14/18 - 10:32 AM]
Season Two of Lifetime's Beauty Competition Series "American Beauty Star" Premieres January 2
International superstar model Ashley Graham joins as the new host with celebrity makeup artist Sir John returning as mentor and a new panel of judges.

[11/14/18 - 10:28 AM]
Discovery to Broadcast Live from the Bottom of One of the Largest Submerged Sink Holes in the World
Located 46 miles off the coast of Belize, the Blue Hole is known around the world for its crystal-clear water and its abundance of sharks and sea life.

[11/14/18 - 10:11 AM]
NBC Brings Good Cheer to Year's End with Eclectic List of Holiday Specials
Programs debuting are "A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy" and a special episode of "Deal or No Deal" two days before its premiere on CNBC.

[11/14/18 - 10:05 AM]
First-Ever Bounce Original Movie "A Stone Cold Christmas" Starring Demetria McKinney to Premiere Sun. Nov. 25 at 9:00 p.m. (ET)
Bounce also announced a new original series "Last Call," a half-hour situation comedy from Bobbcat Films and Roger Bobb.

[11/14/18 - 08:16 AM]
A&E Network Announces New Docuseries "The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta" and the Return of Hit Non-Fiction Series "60 Days In"
An extension of one of A&E's most coveted brands, "The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta" follows homicide detectives from the Atlanta Police Department as they unravel the mysteries behind some of the city's most gruesome and highly visible crimes.

[11/14/18 - 08:14 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Continue Demo Reign
The Peacock takes home top honors among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[11/14/18 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts "F Is for Family" Season 3 Trailer
The new season rolls out Friday, November 30 on the streaming service.







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[10/10/25 - 03:07 PM]
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[10/10/25 - 02:46 PM]
Video: "Invincible" Season 4 - Teaser Trailer - Prime Video
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[10/10/25 - 02:02 PM]
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[10/10/25 - 01:07 PM]
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[10/10/25 - 12:15 PM]
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[10/10/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Leslie Jones: Life: Part 2" - Official Trailer - Peacock Comedy Event
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[10/10/25 - 10:30 AM]
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The all-new three-week special event series premieres on Thursday, December 4 at 9:00/8:00c on FOX, FOX One and Next Day Hulu.

[10/10/25 - 09:05 AM]
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[10/10/25 - 09:04 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Scores Historic Growth in Week Four
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[10/10/25 - 09:03 AM]
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[10/10/25 - 07:01 AM]
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[10/10/25 - 06:32 AM]
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[10/10/25 - 03:02 AM]
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[10/09/25 - 08:01 PM]
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