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[11/08/19 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 8
Updates include: NBC pushes "Blindspot" swan song to summer; Showtime's "Halo" project casts trio; and Sang Kim tapped as new showrunner for "Jupiter's Legacy" at Netflix.

[11/08/19 - 03:30 PM]
The CW Gets Into the Spirit with Its Schedule of Upcoming Holiday Specials
Highlights include the new competition series "The Christmas Caroler Challenge."

[11/08/19 - 02:43 PM]
Amy Poehler Directed "Moxie" Rounds Out Cast with Marcia Gay Harden
The film tells the story of a girl (Hadley Robinson) from a small town who is inspired by her mother's Riot Girl past and starts a feminist revolution at her high school.

[11/08/19 - 12:00 PM]
The CW Announces 2020 Midseason Premiere Dates
Look for "Riverdale" spin-off "Katy Keene" to premiere Thursday, February 6 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/08/19 - 11:44 AM]
Netflix Announces the Release Date of "Three Days of Christmas," The New Series Created and Directed by Pau Freixas
The three-episode series is the story of four sisters portrayed in different stages of their lives and always set in the almost magical scenario of their home in the mountains on Christmas.

[11/08/19 - 11:00 AM]
NBC Heads Into 2020 with Top Talent, Innovative Dramas, Fan-Favorite Comedies and Must-See Specials
On the comedy front, January marks the conclusion of hit series "The Good Place," which will go out with a forkin' good time on Thursday, January 30 at 8:30/7:30c.

[11/08/19 - 09:48 AM]
A "Fresh" Farewell: ABC's Groundbreaking Comedy "Fresh off the Boat" to End Acclaimed Six-Season Run
The series, produced by 20th Century Fox Television, will wrap up with an hour-long series finale, Friday, February 21.

[11/08/19 - 09:27 AM]
VH1's "Black Ink Crew: Chicago" Returns Wednesday, Dec. 4th
This season on "Black Ink Crew: Chicago," there's a massive shakeup as a new tattoo shop blows into the Windy City, threatening to take 9MAG's spot at the top.

[11/08/19 - 09:05 AM]
Video: Based on Megan Abbott's Celebrated Novel, USA Network's "Dare Me" Reveals Official Trailer and Sets December Premiere
Premiering Sunday, December 29, the series is an unflinching exploration of teen angst, jealousy, loyalty and the dynamics of power in a small Midwestern town.

[11/08/19 - 09:00 AM]
WE tv Renews OG Franchise Hit "Growing Up Hip Hop" for Season Five
Look for the first of 13 new episodes beginning Thursday, December 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/08/19 - 08:30 AM]
Thomas Rhett and Wells Fargo Team Up for a Special Performance at the "2019 American Music Awards(R)," Airing Live Sunday, Nov. 24, on ABC
Thomas Rhett joins previously announced performers Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, as well as Taylor Swift.

[11/08/19 - 08:12 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: No Stopping "Thursday Night Football"
FOX once again takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/08/19 - 08:01 AM]
Video: The Sketch Comedy Masters of "Astronomy Club" Are Coming to Netflix December 6th
Get your first look at the sketch comedy series from Kenya Barris.

[11/08/19 - 08:00 AM]
Apple Gives Series Order to "Severance" from Award-Winning Director Ben Stiller
Adam Scott will play the lead role of Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together.

[11/08/19 - 06:47 AM]
FOX Sports Delivers Powerful Digital October with Most Video Views and Consumption Minutes in Its History
FOX Sports further spins the numbers for the month of October.

[11/08/19 - 12:05 AM]
Video: "Singapore Social" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Peer into the lives of young Singaporeans as they defy expectations and traverse the tricky terrain of career, romance and family.

[11/07/19 - 11:55 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 7
Updates include: FOX cancels summer entry "BH90210"; FX transitions four upcoming series to sibling Hulu; and Starz mulls potential "Weeds" sequel series.

[11/07/19 - 11:41 PM]
Video: It's Time to Discover the Rules of the Angelus System - Watch the Trailer for "Nobody's Looking"
The show explores the most complex issues of humanity in an unusual and humorous way.

[11/07/19 - 03:52 PM]
Video: "Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The documentary explores the dramatic rise and fall of Bikram Choudhury, the controversial founder of hot yoga.

[11/07/19 - 03:00 PM]
John Boyega Will Star in "Rebel Ridge," A Thriller from Writer/Director Jeremy Saulnier
The film explores systemic injustice in America.

[11/07/19 - 02:57 PM]
"Dickinson" Has Officially Been Renewed for a Second Season
Apple confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[11/07/19 - 02:36 PM]
NBC Gets Into the "Oh, What Fun" Spirit with Full Slate of Holiday Season Programming Overflowing with Good Cheer
"Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Opry" kicks things off on Tuesday, November 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/07/19 - 01:07 PM]
Five More Actors Have Joined the Cast of Shondaland's "Inventing Anna"
Anders Holm, Arian Moayed, Anna Deavere Smith, Jeff Perry and Terry Kinney are the latest bound for the Netflix series.

[11/07/19 - 12:31 PM]
AMC Renews "Eli Roth's History of Horror" for Second Season
The second season, which will also appear on AMC Networks' horror streaming service, Shudder, will feature episodes devoted to monsters, evil children, witches, body horror, houses of hell and "Eli's Terrifying Twelve."

[11/07/19 - 12:30 PM]
ABC Announces Full-Season Orders for Comedies "American Housewife" and "Bless This Mess"
The network has ordered six additional episodes of each show.

[11/07/19 - 12:11 PM]
Adult Swim Greenlights New "Fairy Tales" Series Plus More Seasons of "The Shivering Truth," "Lazor Wulf" and "12 Oz. Mouse"
JJ Villard's "Fairy Tales" is a new, twisted, fun take on classic the Brothers Grimm fairy tales like Cinderella and Snow White.

[11/07/19 - 12:07 PM]
National Geographic Taps Emmy(R)- and Tony(R) Award-Winning Actor Courtney B. Vance to Star Opposite Cynthia Erivo for "Genius: Aretha"
Vance joins as Aretha's father, C.L. Franklin, an influential reverend and civil rights activist known as the "Million Dollar Voice."

[11/07/19 - 12:00 PM]
Freeform Announces January 2020 Premiere Dates for Fan-Favorite Returning Series "grown-ish," "Good Trouble" and "The Bold Type"
Plus, previously announced new series "Party of Five" and "Everything's Gonna Be Okay" will debut with back-to-back episodes.

[11/07/19 - 11:50 AM]
BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios Announce Perry's New Original Series for BET+, "Tyler Perry's Bruh" and "Tyler Perry's Ruthless," Expanding the Acclaimed Content Creator's Arsenal of Exclusive Programming for BET
The first series to complete production, "Tyler Perry's Bruh," produced by Perry exclusively for BET+, examines the world of dating, career, and friendship in a present-day society for a group of 30-something-year-old college friends.

[11/07/19 - 11:42 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Horror Package "The Unsound" from Director David F. Sandberg, BOOM! Studios, and Skylar James
The film follows a psychiatrist who returns to the insane asylum where her mother once worked and is now a patient, hoping to quell a bloody wave of horror that's been unleashed.

[11/07/19 - 11:29 AM]
MotorTrend Greenlights the All-New Series "Faster with Finnegan" Starring Mike Finnegan of "Roadkill"
The series is scheduled to debut exclusively on the MotorTrend App, the only subscription streaming service dedicated entirely to the motoring world, in first quarter 2020 and is produced by MotorTrend Studios.

[11/07/19 - 11:22 AM]
"Cosmos" Returns! Season 3 of the Most Celebrated Science Show on the Planet to Premiere March 9, 2020, on National Geographic
The new season airs on Nat Geo in 172 countries and 43 languages and on FOX this summer.

[11/07/19 - 11:11 AM]
Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" Returns Tuesday, January 7 at 9 PM ET/PT
Returning for season eight are Lisa Vanderpump and her current and former SURvers: Ariana Madix, Brittany Cartwright, Jax Taylor, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney-Schwartz, Kristen Doute, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Stassi Schroeder, Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz.

[11/07/19 - 10:25 AM]
"Olive, Again" by Elizabeth Strout Revealed as New Oprah's Book Club Selection
Winfrey's interview with Strout will premiere January 17 exclusively on Apple TV+.

[11/07/19 - 10:02 AM]
Jo Frost Comes to the Aid of a New Generation of Families in the Return of the Groundbreaking International Award-Winning Series "Supernanny" Premiering New Year's Day, January 1 on Lifetime
Drawing on 30 years of professional experience, Jo is back to help stressed-out parents tackle social and behavioral challenges as well as new issues faced by modern-day families.

[11/07/19 - 09:21 AM]
TLC Kicks Off 2020 with the Return of Six Fan-Favorite Series in January
"My 600-lb Life" kicks things off on Wednesday, January 1 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/07/19 - 09:21 AM]
Oxygen's "Criminal Confessions" from Executive Producer Dick Wolf Returns Saturday, December 7 at 6PM ET/PT
The series returns with a special 90 minute premiere featuring the high profile Chris Watts case.

[11/07/19 - 09:06 AM]
Zoe Saldana Will Star in (and Executive Produce with Reese Witherspoon) a Limited Series Adapted from Tembi Locke's Best-Selling Memoir, "From Scratch"
The series follows an American woman as she falls in love while studying abroad and then attempts to build a life with him back home.

[11/07/19 - 08:19 AM]
Comedy Central Greenlights Docu-Comedy Special from D.L. Hughley "How Not to Get Shot and Other Advice from White People"
Hughley will executive produce and star in the project, which will follow him into the field to explore the state of race in America.

[11/07/19 - 08:12 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Continues Its Demo Reign
FOX's reality entry once again leads the night among adults 18-49.

[11/07/19 - 08:01 AM]
Women in Country Music Unite for Groundbreaking Performances at "The 53rd Annual CMA Awards," Nov. 13, on ABC
The groundbreaking number led by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton will also feature Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Tanya Tucker and Gretchen Wilson.

[11/07/19 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Knight Before Christmas" Starring Vanessa Hudgens - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a sorceress transports medieval knight Sir Cole (Josh Whitehouse) to present-day Ohio during the holiday season, he befriends Brooke (Vanessa Hudgens), a clever and kind science teacher who's been disillusioned by love.

[11/07/19 - 06:03 AM]
ABC and Disney Channel Bring the Magic of Disney Parks to Viewers with Three Holiday Specials Featuring Some of Today's Biggest Stars
Matthew Morrison, Emma Bunton and Jesse Palmer are among the featured hosts.

[11/06/19 - 11:58 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 6
Updates include: ABC mulls "Revenge" sequel series; Disney+ names latest Marvel showrunners; and "The Jim Jefferies Show" to sign off after three seasons at Comedy Central.

[11/06/19 - 01:04 PM]
Celebrity Performers and Presenters Announced for the 2019 "E! People's Choice Awards" This Sunday, November 10 at 9PM ET/PT
Grammy Award winner Alessia Cara and Grammy Award nominee Kelsea Ballerini are set to perform live at the ceremony.

[11/06/19 - 12:54 PM]
Beloved Series "Overhaulin'" Returns Exclusively on the MotorTrend App
Off the airwaves since 2015, the MotorTrend App is bringing back the series exclusively to subscribers with all new episodes.

[11/06/19 - 10:31 AM]
Lifetime Casts Leading Ladies GG Townson and Laila Odom for Highly Anticipated Salt-N-Pepa Biopic
The project will also star Cleveland Berto as music producer "Hurby Azor," Jermel Howard as rapper "Treach" and Monique Paul stars as "DJ Spinderella."

[11/06/19 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Orders "Game On!," A New Sports Comedy Entertainment Series from Executive Producers James Corden and Ben Winston
The U.S. version will be hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning actor, writer and producer Keegan-Michael Key, and will feature tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams and New England Patriots Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski as team captains.

[11/06/19 - 08:30 AM]
Video: "Iliza: Unveiled" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"Unveiled," the fifth stand-up special from Iliza Shlesinger, streams November 19, only on Netflix.

[11/06/19 - 08:30 AM]
ABC and ESPN Announce Commentator Teams for the XFL's 2020 Season
Play-by-play voice Steve Levy, analyst Greg McElroy, field analyst Tom Luginbill and reporter Dianna Russini will call the highly anticipated XFL kickoff game.







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[10/06/25 - 11:02 AM]
"Downey Wrote That" Set for Oct. 17 Debut on Peacock
The hourlong film explores the sketches, contributions and enduring influence of one of the most impactful comedy writers in the history of "Saturday Night Live."

[10/06/25 - 11:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces "Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway" Musical Event Ahead of Season Two Premiere
Hosted by series lead Erika Henningsen, the live concert event will take place on October 20, at New York's historic Majestic Theater.

[10/06/25 - 10:30 AM]
Amazon MGM Studios Has Ordered a Second Season of "Ballard"
The series, starring Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, will continue to bring the work of New York Times best-selling author, Michael Connelly's beloved character to screen exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[10/06/25 - 10:04 AM]
ESPN Sets Multiple MLB Wild Card Series Viewership Records
ESPN networks averaged 4,625,000 viewers across 11 games, making it the most-watched Wild Card Series ever under the current format.

[10/06/25 - 09:25 AM]
Paramount+ Sets Straight to Series Order for A24's Legal Thriller "Discretion" Starring and Executive Produced by Oscar and Emmy Winner Nicole Kidman and Emmy and Golden Globe Nominee Elle Fanning
Produced by A24, the eight episode drama series will begin production in 2026 and launch on Paramount+.

[10/06/25 - 09:16 AM]
"One Shot with Ed Sheeran" - A Music Experience Directed by Emmy Award Winner Philip Barantini, A Fulwell Entertainment Production, Coming to Netflix November 21
The multi-Grammy Award winner will take viewers on a mesmerizing journey, during one afternoon, in real time, as he travels the streets of New York City, performing his greatest hits, captured in a single take.

[10/06/25 - 09:01 AM]
Cozy Up with Cherished Disney Films When Freeform's "30 Days of Disney" Returns This November
Last November's event reached nearly 25 million viewers.

[10/06/25 - 09:00 AM]
Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman to Headline "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," Live from Downtown Nashville, on CBS and Paramount+
Plus: gospel music legend CeCe Winans will bring her powerhouse vocals to the night's festivities alongside the acclaimed Fisk Jubilee Singers, adding a soulful note to the star-studded lineup that Music City locals and visitors can enjoy for free at Bicentennial Park's main stage.

[10/06/25 - 08:42 AM]
Hulu and American High Announces Comedy Film "Never Change!"
In 2005 the graduating class of North Meadows High School had their senior year cut short due to a disastrous tornado that wrecked half the school. Now in their mid 30s they're being forced to return home and finish high school once and for all.

[10/06/25 - 08:21 AM]
Roku Serves Up New Romantic Comedy "Chef's Kiss" Starring Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Produced by Jaggi Entertainment
"Chef's Kiss" follows Lauren Navarro (Bailon-Houghton), an ambitious American marketing executive tasked with revitalizing a family-run pasta sauce brand.

[10/06/25 - 08:11 AM]
"Sidelined 2: Intercepted" Scores Premiere Date!
This Thanksgiving, Tubi delivers the ultimate doubleheader: the premiere of "Sidelined 2: Intercepted," and a free 4K live stream of the NFC North showdown between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers as part of the NFL's "John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration."

[10/06/25 - 08:07 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer and New Images for New Comedy Series "Crutch," Starring Tracy Morgan
Produced by CBS Studios, all eight episodes of the series will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ at launch Monday, November 3.

[10/06/25 - 08:06 AM]
Multiple Grammy Award Winner Lenny Kravitz to Star in "Sunday Night Basketball" Show Open, Debuting Feb. 1, 2026, on NBC and Peacock
"I have been a fan of basketball and the NBA since I was a kid," said Kravitz. "I am happy to be invited to take part with NBC Sports and the NBA, and I celebrate their support of sports, music, and culture. I am looking forward to this special moment."

[10/06/25 - 08:01 AM]
"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Premieres January, Only on HBO Max
This Winter, Spring is Coming.

[10/06/25 - 07:26 AM]
New A&E Series "The Real Estate Commission with Todd J. Drowlette" Premieres on Saturday, October 11th at 9am
Todd Drowlette, one of the country's top commercial real estate brokers, takes ambitious entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors on an unfiltered, high-stakes journey through the cutthroat world of commercial real estate.