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[12/18/19 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 18
Updates include: HBO Max's "Vegas High" casts duo; Ryan Murphy's "Hollywood" at Netflix adds guest stars; and Showtime's "Yellowjackets" fills out remaining roles.

[12/18/19 - 01:47 PM]
Bravo Sets Sail with New Series "Below Deck Sailing Yacht" on Monday, February 3 at 9PM ET/PT
Trading in the motor yacht famed on "Below Deck," this series is set on a luxury sailing yacht with a new crew and equally demanding charter guests looking to follow the wind as they cruise along the crystal-clear blue waters of Corfu, Greece.

[12/18/19 - 01:40 PM]
Red Nose Day Returns to NBC in 2020 for Sixth Year with a Special Night of Programming
The date of the special, as well as the Red Nose Day-themed programming to air on the same night, will be announced in the coming weeks.

[12/18/19 - 01:02 PM]
Video: "Anne with an E" - Season 3 Official Trailer - Netflix
Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself.

[12/18/19 - 12:56 PM]
ABC News' "The Year: 2019" Reflects on the Top Moments of the Year, Airing Sunday, Dec. 22
From celebrity romance and breakout stars to politics and breaking news, this special encompasses all the unforgettable moments and people who made 2019 one for the books.

[12/18/19 - 12:34 PM]
Apple's New Comedy Series "Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet" to Premiere Friday, February 7
All nine, half-hour episodes of the live-action comedy, co-created by Rob McElhenney and Megan Ganz, will be available on Apple TV+ the day of premiere.

[12/18/19 - 12:24 PM]
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Nat Geo Channel Is Bringing Back the Best of Its 2019 Programming for You to Binge Over the Holidays
And better yet, see what's in store for 2020 with a sneak peek of the reimagined "Brain Games" hosted by Keegan-Michael Key (December 29 at 10:00/9:00c).

[12/18/19 - 12:04 PM]
"Russell Peters: Deported" Premieres Friday, January 17 Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
In the special, recorded in front of a sold-out audience at Mumbai's NSCI Stadium, Peters hilariously explores his life as a middle-aged man dealing with health issues, relationships and fatherhood.

[12/18/19 - 11:34 AM]
Vivica A. Fox Hosts LMN's Annual Deadly Resolutions Returning on New Year's Night
Fox, who headlines the network's Wrong Movie franchise, hosts the month-long stunt which will include the premiere of her latest thriller, "The Wrong House Sitter."

[12/18/19 - 11:12 AM]
Video: OWN Reveals First-Look Teaser Trailer for New Anthology Drama "Cherish the Day" from Award-Winning Creator Ava DuVernay
Chapter one of "Cherish the Day" chronicles the stirring relationship of one couple, with each episode spanning a single day.

[12/18/19 - 11:04 AM]
HGTV's "Flip or Flop" Delivers Double Digit Year-Over-Year Ratings Increase
HGTV further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[12/18/19 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix and Mattel Television Have the Power to Bring All-New Animated Adventure Series "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" to a New Generation of Kids and Families Around the World
This marks the second collaboration between Netflix and Mattel Television, joining the previously announced 2D anime series "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" with Kevin Smith.

[12/18/19 - 09:24 AM]
Eve Plumb of "A Very Brady Renovation" to Star in HGTV Pilot "Generation Renovation" on Christmas Eve
In the pilot, she teams up with preservationist Brett Waterman and her husband and renovation partner Ken Pace to modernize dilapidated cabins and cottages that have been in families for generations.

[12/18/19 - 09:24 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Dallas" Shocking Two-Part Reunion Begins Wednesday, January 1 at 9PM ET/PT
The 75-minute conclusion airs the following Wednesday, January 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/18/19 - 09:23 AM]
When Are Your Favorite CW Shows Back from the Holidays?
The network confirms the 2020 return dates for its original series.

[12/18/19 - 09:15 AM]
From All-American to American Murderer: ID Investigates the Dramatic Demise of a Former Football Champion in "Aaron Hernandez: An ID Murder Mystery"
The three-hour event kicks off Monday, January 20 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/18/19 - 09:06 AM]
YouTube Phenom Mark Rober to Star in New Discovery Series "Revenge of the Nerd" (w/t) from Jimmy Kimmel's Kimmelot
Mark Rober, a former NASA Engineer turned YouTube phenom, is famous for his pop-science and DIY gadget videos - most notably a glitter bomb trap that received viral acclaim, avenging victims of doorstep delivery theft.

[12/18/19 - 08:09 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Wraps Season 17 on Top
NBC wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[12/18/19 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "The Degenerates" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new season features Adrienne Iapalucci, Donnell Rawlings, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, Ms. Pat, and Robert Kelly.

[12/18/19 - 12:44 AM]
Danica Curcic Starring in New Danish Netflix Original Series "Equinox"
"Equinox" is a character-driven supernatural thriller about a young woman named Astrid (Danica Curcic), who is very affected by the unexplainable disappearance of her sister and her school class in 1999.

[12/17/19 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 17
Updates include: Syfy orders final season of "Van Helsing"; Morfydd Clark to play young Galadriel in Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings"; and AMC's "Lodge 49" fails to find new home.

[12/17/19 - 06:43 PM]
Director Lee Eung-bok to Return with New Netflix Original Series "Sweet Home"
Adapted from a popular webtoon of the same name, "Sweet Home" is a suspenseful series based on the unique premise of a world in which people turn into monsters that reflect their own individual desires.

[12/17/19 - 06:42 PM]
Netflix Confirms Casting of Lee Je-hoon and Tang Jun-sang for a New Korean Original Series, "Move to Heaven"
Directed by Kim Sung-ho, with a screenplay by Yoon Ji-ryun, "Move to Heaven" revolves around the routine of a pair of trauma cleaners.

[12/17/19 - 06:05 PM]
"NBC's New Year's Eve 2020" Hosts Carson Daly and Julianne Hough Ring in the New Year with A-List Talent and Music Superstars
Said event will feature performances from X Ambassadors, Brett Eldredge, Julianne Hough, NE-YO, Leslie Odom Jr., Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and The Struts.

[12/17/19 - 03:07 PM]
Colts-Saints "Monday Night Football" Delivers 11.1 Million Viewers
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, December 16.

[12/17/19 - 01:01 PM]
Starz Announces "'Power': Who Shot Ghost?" Nationwide Screening and Talent Tour Every Sunday in January
The screenings will kick off January 5th in Atlanta, and continue in Philadelphia on January 12, Chicago on January 19, and Houston on January 26.

[12/17/19 - 01:00 PM]
Apple Announces New Documentary Series "Visible: Out on Television" from Emmy-Nominated Filmmakers Ryan White and Jessica Hargrave, and Executive Producers Wanda Sykes and Wilson Cruz
The five-part television event will debut in its entirety on February 14, exclusively on Apple TV+.

[12/17/19 - 11:34 AM]
"Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones" Premieres February 20th on Facebook Watch
The new season follows Elsie (Jordan Alexander) as she searches for the family she never knew after being abandoned as a child.

[12/17/19 - 10:57 AM]
No One Said the Simple Life Was Easy: An All-New Season of "Homestead Rescue" Premieres January 2 on Discovery
Traveling to some of the most dangerous and isolated areas of the country, expert craftsman and survivalist Marty Raney, his daughter Misty and son Matt, help families to save their homes and new-found way of life from total demise.

[12/17/19 - 10:26 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" Epic Three-Part Reunion Begins Wednesday, December 18 at 10PM ET/PT
Look for subsequent installments on Monday, December 23 and Thursday, December 26.

[12/17/19 - 10:01 AM]
"Impractical Jokers" to Make Big Screen Debut in truTV's First-Ever Theatrical Release
Plus: the series' 200th episode airs on February 13 and is set in Los Angeles, a first for the series.

[12/17/19 - 09:41 AM]
Video: "John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A children's musical comedy special from a man with neither children nor musical ability.

[12/17/19 - 09:40 AM]
"South Park" Finishes 23rd Season as #1 Prime Comedy in Key P18-49 Demo for Seventh Straight Year
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[12/17/19 - 09:29 AM]
Crusaders of Justice, John and Callahan Walsh, Return to Investigation Discovery for Season Two of "In Pursuit with John Walsh"
The 12-episode second season launches Wednesday, January 15 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[12/17/19 - 08:27 AM]
"Narcos: Mexico" Season 2 Premieres February 13
Netflix confirmed said date and revealed first look photos on social media this morning.

[12/17/19 - 08:18 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Tops Viewers, Demos for NBC
The show's penultimate telecast of the season leads the evening in both categories.

[12/17/19 - 07:02 AM]
Post Malone to Headline America's Most-Watched New Year's Eve Special, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020," Live from Times Square
Making his Times Square debut, Post Malone will be joined by additional performers BTS, Sam Hunt and Alanis Morissette, performing for the first time with the cast of the hit Broadway musical "Jagged Little Pill" for America's biggest celebration of the year.

[12/17/19 - 06:04 AM]
HGTV Extends Its Talent Deal With Drew and Jonathan Scott to 2022
The HGTV stars also received pick-up orders for "Property Brothers: Forever Home" and a new season of the fan favorite competition series "Brother vs. Brother."

[12/16/19 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 16
Updates include: Netflix pulls the plug on "Daybreak"; Orlando Jones, Mousa Kraish out of Starz's "American Gods"; and "Star Trek: Picard," "You" on track for renewals.

[12/16/19 - 01:37 PM]
Academy Award Winner Viola Davis, Rob Morgan & Aisling Franciosi Join Sandra Bullock in New Film Directed by Nora Fingscheidt
Released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime, Ruth Slater (Bullock) re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.

[12/16/19 - 01:34 PM]
Syfy Wire Acquires Buzzy Docuseries "Looking for Leia" from Filmmaker Annalise Ophelian
Set for a multiplatform debut Saturday, December 21, all seven episodes will be available on Syfy.com, VOD, YouTube and NBCU's OneApp, with two episodes airing back-to-back on the Syfy linear television network at 11:00/10:00c.

[12/16/19 - 11:14 AM]
Jordan Klepper Drafted Back on Special Assignment by "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah"
Klepper's first report, filed from Hershey, PA, will air during tonight's episode.

[12/16/19 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Delivers Holiday Romance with "12 Dates of Christmas"
The series, set to debut next year, will follow a cast of singles as they step into a real-life romantic comedy full of cozy sweaters, fireside cuddles, and mistletoe kisses, all arranged to help these souls find love - just in time for the holidays.

[12/16/19 - 09:41 AM]
"The Dirt," After Show of Discovery's #1-Rated Show "Gold Rush," Returns Friday, January 3, with Host Christo Doyle
The gloves are off as the miners tell all and reveal new insight and unexpected moments when the cameras weren't rolling.

[12/16/19 - 08:23 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Keeps NBC on Top
The Peacock network tops the charts in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/16/19 - 08:20 AM]
The Mad Mind of America's Most Cold-Blooded Female Serial Killer Is Revealed in Investigation Discovery's Special "Aileen Wuornos: Mind of a Monster"
The show's latest installment premieres Wednesday, January 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/16/19 - 08:12 AM]
New Year, New Country: "Say Yes to the Dress England" Arrives Stateside on January 4 at 9PM ET/PT
The series introduces viewers to Ava Rose Hamilton, a family-run bridal boutique in Lancashire, England, and Gok Wan, a stylist extraordinaire and fashion icon who will go to any length, silhouette or neckline to make dreams come true.

[12/16/19 - 08:01 AM]
She's Already Got Our Vote - "Diary of a Future President," A Disney+ Original Series, Streaming Jan. 17
The series marks the streaming service's first new launch of 2020.

[12/16/19 - 07:37 AM]
"Special" Has Been Renewed for Season 2
Netflix broke the news on social media this morning.

[12/16/19 - 07:14 AM]
Video: "Kevin Hart: Don't F**k This Up" - Netflix Documentary Series - Trailer
In a new six-part documentary series, Kevin Hart gives unprecedented access to his life over the past year.







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[12/17/25 - 09:46 AM]
Netflix Announces Series Adaptation of Liz Moore's "The God of the Woods"
Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the new series follows the wealthy Van Laars as they fight to hold their family together, unearthing devastating secrets in the process.

[12/17/25 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix and Barstool Sports Announce Exclusive Video Podcast Partnership
The podcasts joining Netflix in early 2026 include "Pardon My Take," "The Ryen Russillo Show," and "Spittin Chiclets."

[12/17/25 - 09:00 AM]
Obsessive Compulsions and Strange Fixations Are Back in a Compelling New Season of TLC's "My Strange Addiction"
The series explores the unfiltered stories of people whose obsessive behaviors have taken over their lives. Each episode dives into bizarre, real-world situations revealing how these addictions shape daily routines and impact the way they navigate the world.

[12/17/25 - 09:00 AM]
Comedian and Actor Bert Kreischer and Country Music Star Hardy to Host "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," Airing Dec. 31 on CBS and Paramount+
Social media star Haley Baylee will correspond from New York City and count down with the East Coast at midnight ET for New York City's Ball Drop.

[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
First Behind-the-Scenes Look at Netflix's "Mercenary: An Extraction Series," with Production Underway
The highly-anticipated series starring Omar Sy recently wrapped filming in Ireland and is resuming production in Morocco.

[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
MGM+ and Prime Video Unveil First Look Images and Premiere Date for New Mystery Thriller Series "Vanished" Starring Kaley Cuoco and Sam Claflin
The four-part mystery thriller series will premiere on Sunday, February 1 in the U.S., Spain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Latin America with a weekly release.

[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Tell Me Lies" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Hulu
The new season follows Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they've rekindled their tumultuous romance in time for spring semester at Baird College.

[12/17/25 - 08:00 AM]
Season Three of the Critically Acclaimed Crime Drama "Gangs of London," Starring Sope Dirisu and Joe Cole, Makes Its Streaming Debut Thursday, January 15 on AMC+
In Season three, ex-undercover cop turned gangster Elliot (Dìrísù)?is now operating as a top-level criminal alongside the Dumanis, but their business is thrown into chaos when their shipment of cocaine is spiked, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians all over London.

[12/17/25 - 07:41 AM]
ID's "The Curious Case of..." Returns with New Season of Bizarre and Unbelievable Stranger-Than-Fiction Stories
The new season will feature eight new episodes tackling bizarre, stranger-than-fiction cases filled with twists, turns, and shocking revelations through unprecedented first-hand accounts.

[12/17/25 - 07:10 AM]
Family of Innovators Breathe New Life Into Rustic Spaces in "Maine Cabin Masters," Premiering December 29 on Magnolia Network
Builder Chase Morrill, along with Ashley Morrill-Eldridge and Ryan Eldridge, his sister and brother-in-law, rebuild cabins in some of the most beautiful areas of Maine.

[12/17/25 - 07:03 AM]
"The Year: 2025" to Air Monday, Dec. 29, on ABC, Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
This two-hour special brings audiences an expansive look at the moments that shaped 2025 through the stories that sparked conversation, captured global attention, and defined our cultural landscape.

[12/17/25 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount Affirms Commitment to Superior $30 Per Share All-Cash Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery
David Ellison, Chairman & CEO, Paramount said: "We remain committed to bringing together two iconic Hollywood studios to create a unique global entertainment leader."

[12/17/25 - 06:42 AM]
Cricket Celebration Bowl Delivered Double-Digit Increases on ABC
Coverage averaged 2.3 million viewers with a peak of 3.0 million.

[12/17/25 - 06:31 AM]
Netflix Unveils First Look at "Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole" Premiering on March 26, 2026
Step into the shadowy streets of Oslo, where nothing is as it seems and every clue draws you deeper into the city's dark heart.

[12/17/25 - 06:00 AM]
"The Muppet Show" Returns with a Special Event, Feb 4. on Disney+ and ABC
Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!