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[12/03/18 - 11:52 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 3
Updates include: National Geographic Channel orders "Barkskins" to series; The CW mulls "Jane the Virgin" spin-off; and Ben Mendelsohn to lead "The Outsider" at HBO.

[12/03/18 - 02:32 PM]
Nickelodeon's Hit Series "Henry Danger" Hits Landmark 100th Episode, Stands as Network's Longest-Running Live-Action Sitcom
The order brings the series' total to 117, making "Henry Danger" Nickelodeon's longest-running live-action sitcom.

[12/03/18 - 02:05 PM]
"History Remembers George H.W. Bush" in a Special Event Premiering Dec. 5 at 10PM ET/PT
Through rare archival footage, interviews, and speeches, the special explores the lifetime of service and legacy of a war hero, businessman, family man and the 41st President of the United States.

[12/03/18 - 01:00 PM]
NBC to Air "Elvis All-Star Tribute" on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019
Today marks the exact date 50 years ago that the "'68 Comeback Special" aired on NBC and played a pivotal role in relaunching Elvis Presley's career.

[12/03/18 - 12:32 PM]
MTV Sets Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated "Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club"
The series - due on Tuesday, January 8 - chronicles actress, influencer and entrepreneur Lindsay Lohan as she expands her business empire in Mykonos, Greece with the launch of her new club Lohan Beach House; but she won't do it alone.

[12/03/18 - 12:10 PM]
Premiere of Investigation Discovery's "Body Cam" Arrests 1.6 Million Viewers
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 27.

[12/03/18 - 12:10 PM]
Bravo Media Brings the Great Outdoors to New Exterior Design Series, "Backyard Envy" Premiering Thursday, January 17 at 10PM ET/PT
James DeSantis, Garrett Magee and Melissa Brasier make-up the exclusive exterior design and high-end landscaping firm, the Manscapers.

[12/03/18 - 11:04 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Continues Reign for NBC
The Peacock takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/03/18 - 11:01 AM]
Samantha Bee Announces New Production Company Swimsuit Competition Inc. and Inks First-Look Deal with TBS
All new episodes of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" begin airing on Wednesday, December 5.

[12/03/18 - 11:00 AM]
"The Twilight Zone" Enlists John Cho, Allison Tolman and Jacob Tremblay
Previously announced cast members include host and narrator Jordan Peele in addition to Sanaa Lathan, Adam Scott and Kumail Nanjiani.

[12/03/18 - 10:01 AM]
"Grace and Frankie" Season 5 Launches Globally on Netflix January 18
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star as two women whose lives are turned upside down when their husbands reveal they are gay and leave them for each other.

[12/03/18 - 10:00 AM]
Comedy Special "Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin'" Debuts Jan. 26
Taped at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the comedian's first hour-long special is produced for HBO by Jesse Collins Entertainment.

[12/03/18 - 10:00 AM]
LL Cool J, Gwen Stefani and More Celebrate "A Home for the Holidays - The 20th Anniversary" Dec. 21 on CBS
Host LL Cool J will introduce inspirational stories about children adopted from foster care, and Gwen Stefani, Train and Lukas Graham will each perform.

[12/03/18 - 09:54 AM]
Video: truTV Releases Trailer for Season Two of "I'm Sorry" Returning Wednesday, January 9 at 10pm ET/PT
Guest stars this season include Adam Scott, Lennon Parham, June Diane Raphael, Scott Aukerman, Rob Huebel, Anne Ramsay, Kurt Braunohler, Rose Mclver, Brian Stepanek and Rich Eisen.

[12/03/18 - 08:14 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Announces Talent for All-New Slate of Half-Hour Specials Including Season 3 Lineup for "Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents..." and Two All-New Specials Under "Amy Schumer Presents" Banner
David Gborie, Vanessa Gonzalez, Charles Gould, Joe Kwaczala, Will Miles, Sara Schaefer, Dulcé Sloan, Allen Strickland Williams, Tom Thakkar, and Jaboukie Young-White are among the featured talent.

[12/03/18 - 08:13 AM]
Comedy Central Declares Stand-Up Month This January, Celebrating All That Is Special About the Stand-Up Special with New One-Hours from Ron Funches, James Davis, Chris Distefano, Roy Wood Jr. to Air Consecutive Fridays at 11 P.M. ET/PT
In addition, Comedy Central's all-new digital series "Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring" will premiere January 8 on YouTube, Facebook Watch, Twitter and Instagram and will spotlight a new up-and-coming comedian each Tuesday and Thursday weekly.

[12/03/18 - 08:01 AM]
2018 Kennedy Center Honors Performers and Presenters Announced
This year's event airs Wednesday, December 26 on CBS.

[12/03/18 - 07:15 AM]
Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International's Highly Anticipated Fall 2019 Daytime Talk Show Hosted by Tamron Hall Now Sold in 50% of US
The television stations include WCVB-TV Boston, WMOR-TV Tampa, WESH-TV Orlando, KCRA-TV Sacramento, WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, WBAL-TV Baltimore, KMBC-TV Kansas City, WLWT-TV Cincinnati, WISN-TV Milwaukee and WPBF-TV West Palm Beach, among many others.

[12/03/18 - 07:08 AM]
Netflix Picks Up Second Season of "You" as a Global Original
Season one launches on Netflix globally on December 26.

[12/03/18 - 06:39 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "The Innocent Man" - New Netflix Series - Launching December 14
The six-part documentary series focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s - and the controversial chain of events that followed.

[12/03/18 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Studios International and Sky U.K. Announce New, Expanded Multi-Year, Multiseries Licensing Agreement
The agreement also secures Sky as the home of "The Late Late Show with James Corden" on U.K. television, with the exclusive weekly highlights series announced in February this year continuing on Sky One.

[12/03/18 - 05:01 AM]
Starz Acquires "Dublin Murders" from Fremantle
The series is adapted from Tana French's first two novels in the Dublin Murder Squad crime series, "In The Woods" and "The Likeness."

[12/03/18 - 03:06 AM]
"Comedians of the World" Is Coming to Netflix on January 1, 2019
The show, a global first of its kind, will bring together 47 comedians from 13 regions in 8 languages in an unprecedented stand-up comedy event series.

[12/02/18 - 10:12 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: Big Ten Championship Puts FOX on Top
The network takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[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.







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[09/18/25 - 11:36 AM]
Great American Media Serves Up "Christmas By the Spoonful" (wt), Starring Jill Wagner and Trevor Donovan, An Original Movie Premiere for Great American Christmas 2025
In the film, Beth Green (Wagner) a devoted cafe owner, returns to her hometown of Snow Ridge to help her parents host the town's most cherished tradition, the annual Yuletide Potluck, a holiday potluck that welcome military families and veterans who might otherwise spend Christmas alone.

[09/18/25 - 11:15 AM]
NBC Comedy Locks in Comedy Slate Adding "Stumble" and "The Paper" to November Schedule
New series "Stumble" will debut Friday, November 7 at 8:30/7:30c; while "The Paper" is set to premiere Monday, November 10 at 8:30/7:30c.

[09/18/25 - 11:00 AM]
Starz Sets Lead Cast for Propulsive New Crime Drama "Fightland" as Production Begins in London
In addition, BAFTA-Award winner Otto Bathurst has been confirmed as director for the first two episodes, and Sebastain Thiel has been confirmed as a director on season one.

[09/18/25 - 10:31 AM]
"Starting 5" Season 2 - Date Announcement & First Look Photos
The new season - featuring Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and James Harden - premieres October 16 on Netflix.

[09/18/25 - 10:08 AM]
Video: "House of David" Season 2 Official Trailer - Watch Only on Wonder Project on Prime Video October 5th
As Saul's reign unravels, the nation stands on the edge of chaos.

[09/18/25 - 10:08 AM]
"106 & Sports" Set to Premiere October 15 on BET, Hosted by Cam Newton and Ashley Nicole Moss
Marking the 25th anniversary of the legacy show and capturing the energy of the iconic brand, "106 & Sports" delivers a fresh countdown highlighting sports, music, and entertainment like never before.

[09/18/25 - 10:03 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Reveals Season 34 Theme Nights
Each week, the celebrity and pro duos will dance routines set to iconic music celebrating legendary eras and artists, unforgettable pop-culture moments and more.

[09/18/25 - 10:02 AM]
ABC News Studios and "20/20" Announce "Robert Redford: The Life & Legacy of an American Icon - Special Edition of 20/20"
The one-hour special - airing Thursday, September 18 on ABC - celebrates the life and legacy of the actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker who passed away on September 16.

[09/18/25 - 10:00 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" to Premiere 51st Season Oct. 4 on NBC and Peacock with Three Back-to-Back Shows
Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler, and Sabrina Carpenter are among the first wave of hosts.

[09/18/25 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Studios Returns to New York Comic Con with "Star Trek" Universe Panel and New Series "NCIS: Tony & Ziva"
CBS Studios is back at New York Comic Con, offering exclusive first looks, panel discussions, screenings and unique fan experiences.

[09/18/25 - 09:30 AM]
French HBO Original Series "The Seduction" Debuts November 14
To be the hero of your own story, you sometimes have to be the villain in others'.

[09/18/25 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Heart-Pounding Teaser Trailer for the Final Season of "Outlander"
As the groundbreaking series prepares for its last chapter, the teaser shares a glimpse into the heart-wrenching journey that lies ahead for Claire and Jamie's enduring love story.

[09/18/25 - 09:10 AM]
CBS and Dick Clark Productions Announce New "Golden Eve" Primetime Special, Honoring Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett Award-Recipients, Airing Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
The special will air as a marquee event during Golden Week, a new dynamic week-long experience across Paramount platforms as well as celebratory kick-off events ahead of the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, the first major awards show of the season, airing live Sunday, January 11, 2026.

[09/18/25 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Chad Powers" - Eli Manning + Glen Powell Sneak Peek - Hulu
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[09/18/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Chair Company" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Ron witnessed a problem. It was a big problem.