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    [saturday, december 01, 2018]    
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[12/01/18 - 11:09 AM]
"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" Part 2 Launches Globally April 5 Only on Netflix
And for the impatient, the Dark Lord's gifts are abundant: a special holiday episode, "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: A Midwinter's Tale," launches December 14.

[12/01/18 - 08:27 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, Pac-12 Championship Top Demos
The network wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[11/30/18 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 30
Updates include: Nick Nolte signs onto "The Mandalorian" at Disney+; Rupert Grint tapped for Apple's "Servant"; and "Cosmos" host Neil deGrasse Tyson under investigation for sexual misconduct.

[11/30/18 - 01:06 PM]
"America's Got Talent: The Champions" Announces Second Group of All-Star Acts
Previously announced acts include Susan Boyle, Darci Lynne Farmer, Shin Lim, Paul Potts, Piff the Magic Dragon and more.

[11/30/18 - 11:20 AM]
HGTV Star David Bromstad Helps Lottery Winners Find Their Fantasy Homes in New Season of "My Lottery Dream Home"
The fresh episodes are set to premiere Friday, January 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/30/18 - 10:22 AM]
Video: YouTube Premium and AwesomenessTV Debut Official Trailer and Key Art for New Female Led Comedy "Overthinking with Kat & June"
The half hour comedy series, due on December 19, will focus on the inner thoughts of two women as they form a strange but beautiful friendship.

[11/30/18 - 10:15 AM]
Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" Returns with a Supersized Premiere Thursday, January 3 at 9PM ET/PT
Powerhouse agents Josh Flagg, Josh Altman, Tracy Tutor, James Harris and David Parnes continue to navigate huge deals, huge homes and huge egos in one of the hottest real estate markets in the world.

[11/30/18 - 09:56 AM]
Bravo Media Presents WWHL Special "O Come OG Faithful"
The special holiday episode will unite Housewives Vicki Gunvalson, NeNe Leakes, Ramona Singer, Bethenny Frankel, Teresa Giudice, and Kyle Richards to deck the halls and spill some tea.

[11/30/18 - 09:04 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Thursday Night Football" Posts Season High for FOX
The network's coverage easily eclipses the competition in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/30/18 - 05:01 AM]
MTV Observes World AIDS Day as MTV Staying Alive Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Campaigning Around HIV & Sexual Health Awareness
MTV International will also launch a limited short-form series titled "Myths Debunked" on linear and digital, which discusses safe sex, getting tested and common myths around HIV/AIDS.

[11/29/18 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 29
Updates include: AMC orders fourth season of "Preacher"; Comedy Central's "Another Period," Netflix's "Marvel's Daredevil" get the axe; and Taylor Kitsch attached to star in HBO drama.

[11/29/18 - 02:31 PM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere Highly Anticipated New Late-Night Series "Desus & Mero" on Thursday, February 21 at 11 PM ET/PT
The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime will feature popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and chatting with guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports, music, politics and more.

[11/29/18 - 01:34 PM]
"NBC's New Year's Eve" Hosts Carson Daly and Chrissy Teigen Will Ring in 2019 in Style with Leslie Jones from Times Square & Keith Urban Live from Nashville
This incredible line up of talent will introduce the biggest musical acts of the year (to be announced) and join the crowd in saying goodbye to 2018.

[11/29/18 - 11:43 AM]
Lifetime Sets Monday, January 14 for the Television Premiere of "Sidelined"
Produced by Public Record for A&E IndieFilms and Lifetime Films, "Sidelined" is the story of the NFL Cheerleaders who became involved in a controversy when they posed for Playboy magazine in 1978.

[11/29/18 - 11:06 AM]
WE tv's Shocking and Outrageous New Original Docuseries "Extreme Love" Premieres Friday, December 28 at 10PM ET/PT
The project is based on a hugely popular digital series of the same name, averaging an impressive 600 million views on digital platforms.

[11/29/18 - 11:03 AM]
Hulu Adds Official Sundance Selection "Ask Dr. Ruth" to Critically Acclaimed Original Documentary Slate
The film will premiere at Sundance Film Festival, on Hulu and in theaters in 2019, and will receive the widest theatrical release for a Hulu Documentary to date.

[11/29/18 - 11:02 AM]
Video: Official Trailer and Key Art: "Marvel's Runaways" Season 2
Look for all episodes Friday, December 21, only on Hulu.

[11/29/18 - 11:00 AM]
The Doctor Is In When "The Good Doctor" Returns, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019
"The Good Doctor" will air its winter finale on Monday, December 3.

[11/29/18 - 10:00 AM]
TBS Scores Jameela Jamil to Host "The Misery Index"
"As someone whose life is just a series of mortifying incidents strung together, it's going to be brilliant to take a break from my own mishaps, and feast in the disasters of others," said Jameela Jamil.

[11/29/18 - 09:40 AM]
ESPN Films Next 30 for 30 "42 to 1" on Buster Douglas Defeating Mike Tyson for the 1990 Heavyweight Championship of the World
Featuring rare footage and never before seen images, this is a film about how Douglas pulled off a victory that changed the course of sports history.

[11/29/18 - 09:19 AM]
Sony Crackle Announces Thursday, February 21 Premiere Date for "The Oath" Season Two
Ryan Kwanten, Katrina Law, Cory Hardrict, Christina Milian, J.J. Soria and Leona Lewis star in the show's latest installment.

[11/29/18 - 09:17 AM]
Discovery Spotlights a Group of High School Enviromentalists Taking the Health of New York Waterways in Their Own Hands in "Take Back the Harbor"
The film premieres Tuesday, December 18 at 8:00/7:00c on Discovery Channel.

[11/29/18 - 09:01 AM]
Awkwafina Coming to Comedy Central in New Scripted Comedy Series
"Awkwafina" is a half-hour scripted narrative starring writer, actor and rapper Awkwafina as a twenty-something living in Queens, striving for a larger than life existence while living with her father and grandmother.

[11/29/18 - 09:00 AM]
Comedy Central Orders Rory Scovel's "Robbie" to Series
Rory plays a small town youth league basketball coach living in his father's shadow, until he realizes he has a son of his own who can lead him to greatness.

[11/29/18 - 09:00 AM]
Adult Swim and Crunchyroll Producing All-New "Blade Runner" Anime Series with Alcon Television Group
"Blade Runner - Black Lotus" will feature thirteen 30-minute episodes produced by animation studio Sola Digital Arts.

[11/29/18 - 08:30 AM]
Production Begins on Disney Junior's "Mira, Royal Detective," A Mystery-Adventure Series for Preschoolers Inspired by the Cultures and Customs of India
The show's voice ensemble include Freida Pinto, Hannah Simone, Kal Penn, Jameela Jamil, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Aasif Mandvi.

[11/29/18 - 08:14 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Empire" Win Tight Demo Race
The network takes home the adults 18-49 crown while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster overall last night.

[11/29/18 - 07:35 AM]
Ex-Couple DeRon Jenkins and Page Turner Tackle Riskier Renos in New Season of HGTV's "Flip or Flop Nashville"
In the new 12-episode season, premiering on Thursday, January 3, DeRon, a licensed contractor, and Page, a seasoned real estate agent, aren't afraid to take big real estate risks.

[11/29/18 - 07:31 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: Self-Deportation Edition" A Special Presentation from South Africa Airing on Monday, December 3 at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT
In this special episode, Trevor heads back to South Africa to give viewers a look at his hometown.

[11/29/18 - 07:30 AM]
SundanceTV Finds Another Winner in the True Crime Genre as Viewers Flock to Latest Documentary, "Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle"
SundanceTV further spins the numbers for Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18.

[11/29/18 - 07:04 AM]
FOX Registers Its Most-Watched College Football Regular Season Ever
FOX Sports further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[11/29/18 - 06:02 AM]
TV One's Original Film "Three's Complicated" Premieres Sunday, January 13 at 7 P.M. ET
Shanola Hampton, Tyler Lepley, Kyanna Simone Simpson and Charles Malik Whitfield star in the film.

[11/29/18 - 05:04 AM]
MTV Joins Forces with Award-Winning Activist Eddie Ndopu for His Historic Voyage Into Space
The untitled project will begin production in 2019.

[11/29/18 - 04:00 AM]
Telemundo Reveals the Cast Joining Kate del Castillo in the Highly Anticipated Return of "La Reina Del Sur," Premiering Worldwide in 2019
Shot on location in seven countries, the return of "La Reina del Sur" is set eight years since powerful drug trafficker Teresa Mendoza disappeared into the U.S. Federal Witness Protection Program after bringing down Mexican presidential candidate Epifanio Vargas.

[11/29/18 - 01:24 AM]
"Skylines" - Start of Production for German Netflix Original Series About Frankfurt's Hip-Hop and Drug Scene
Edin Hasanovic, Murathan Muslu, Peri Baumeister, Erdal Yildiz and Richy Müller star in the series, due in 2019.

[11/28/18 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 28
Updates include: Alona Tal first to be cast ABC's "NYPD Blue" sequel series; Donald Sutherland signs onto HBO's "The Undoing"; and The CW buys new take on "Good Christian Bitches."

[11/28/18 - 09:37 PM]
Principal Photography Wraps in India on the Russo Brothers' Feature "Dhaka" for Netflix
In an underworld of weapons dealers and traffickers, a young boy becomes the pawn in a war between notorious drug lords.

[11/28/18 - 02:22 PM]
Animal Planet New Year's Day Special - AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin
The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin will feature thousands of dogs from around the world competing for various titles across multiple events and more than $150,000 in prize money, the largest in the world of dog shows.

[11/28/18 - 01:36 PM]
BET Celebrates Black Excellence with Two Uplifting Specials Premiering in December
Newly announced "A Thousand Words with Michelle Obama" premieres Wednesday, December 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/28/18 - 01:04 PM]
E! Sets Season Four Premiere of "Total Bellas" for Sunday, January 13 at 9 PM ET/PT
The new season will follow Nikki Bella as she moves forward with her new life as a single woman and dips her toe back in the dating pool for the first time in almost a decade, allowing Brie to play matchmaker and set her up on dates.

[11/28/18 - 12:18 PM]
"Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night" Brings the Holiday Spirit Back to NBC on Dec. 10
Kelly Clarkson, Backstreet Boys, Maren Morris and Penn & Teller are also featured in the one-hour special.

[11/28/18 - 12:12 PM]
HGTV to Premiere "White House Christmas 2018" on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. ET/PT
During the HGTV special, cameras follow designer and home renovation star Alison Victoria, White House staff and volunteers on an exclusive room-by-room tour of the iconic home's holiday transformation.

[11/28/18 - 12:01 PM]
Chris Keyser and Marc Webb's Netflix YA Drama Series "The Society" Sets Cast
The series follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town, left without any trace of their parents.

[11/28/18 - 11:04 AM]
ABC Announces Wednesday Premiere Date for "Schooled," "The Goldbergs" Spinoff
Plus: "American Housewife" will move to Tuesdays at 8:00/7:00c beginning February 5 on the network.

[11/28/18 - 10:46 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Dallas" Delivers a Dramatic Two-Part Reunion Beginning Wednesday, December 5 at 10PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Cary Deuber, Stephanie Hollman, LeeAnne Locken, Brandi Redmond, D'Andra Simmons and Kameron Westcott as the ladies speak their truths and settle the score for season three.

[11/28/18 - 10:07 AM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere a Week of New Music Documentaries Beginning Tuesday, December 11
Rock legends Jeff Beck, Agnostic Front, GG Allin and Korn's Brian "Head" Welch are among those featured.

[11/28/18 - 10:03 AM]
Netflix Announces Upcoming Original French Series
While investigating a series of mysterious murders, Joseph Guillotin - the future inventor of the world famous "Guillotine" - uncovers an unknown virus: the Blue Blood.

[11/28/18 - 10:02 AM]
Henning Mankell's Iconic Detective Comes to Life in "Young Wallander"
The English-language drama series is told over six serialized episodes and features both British and Swedish cast.

[11/28/18 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Reveals New Shows from Sweden, France, Germany, Spain, UK
They join previously announced originals "1983," "Baby," "Plan Coeur," "Dogs of Berlin" and "Protector."

[11/28/18 - 10:00 AM]
Eunetta T. Boone Joins Disney Channel's "Raven's Home" as Executive Producer
Production for season three is underway and will premiere in 2019.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.