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    [tuesday, january 14, 2020]    
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[01/14/20 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 14
Updates include: The CW orders "Superman & Lois," "Walker" to series; Amazon passes on "People Just Do Nothing" import; and Corey Hawkins cast in HBO Max's "Americanah."

[01/14/20 - 01:52 PM]
Amazon Studios Announces New Overall Television Deal with Academy and Emmy Award-Winning Plan B Entertainment
Plan B is currently in production with Academy Award-winning director Barry Jenkins on the upcoming Amazon Original series "The Underground Railroad," and will also produce the new Amazon Original series "Outer Range," created by Brian Watkins.

[01/14/20 - 01:22 PM]
Amazon Original Series "Making the Cut" Hosted by Heidi Klum & Tim Gunn to Premiere March 27th on Amazon Prime Video
The 10-episode fashion competition series, which brings together a diverse group of 12 talented entrepreneurs and designers, will premiere two new episodes each week, culminating in an epic finale on April 24.

[01/14/20 - 01:15 PM]
Amazon Studios Announces Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Jerrie Johnson and Shoniqua Shandai to Star in "Untitled Tracy Oliver Project"
The single-camera comedy follows the lives of four black women - friends from their college days at NYU - as they navigate sex, relationships and chasing their dreams.

[01/14/20 - 01:11 PM]
Amazon Studios Announces Cast for New Series Based on "The Lord of the Rings"
Newly revealed cast members including Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Budge, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, and Daniel Weyman.

[01/14/20 - 01:07 PM]
Amazon Prime Video Reveals Further Casting for Provocative New Series "The Power" Directed by Reed Morano
The latest additions include John Leguizamo, Toheeb Jimoh, Ria Zmitrowicz, Halle Bush, Heather Agyepong, Nico Hiraga and Daniela Vega.

[01/14/20 - 01:04 PM]
WWE(R) Superstar Mike Mizanin Tapped to Host USA Network's Upcoming Competition Series "Cannonball"
The 10-episode series is set to premiere on USA in Summer 2020, featuring contestants from all across America who face off in the biggest, wettest, slippery-est water sports competition ever created.

[01/14/20 - 01:03 PM]
Amazon Studios Announces First Look Deal with Actors and Producers Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna
Luna and Bernal recently announced their new production house in Mexico, La Corriente del Golfo, an independent company for cinematic, theatrical, and television productions and a variety of community-oriented projects.

[01/14/20 - 01:00 PM]
College Football Playoff National Championship Scores More than 25.5 Million Viewers, Up from Last Year
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, January 13.

[01/14/20 - 12:55 PM]
Amazon Studios Announces Overall Deal with Award-Winning Director and Screenwriter Steve McQueen
McQueen's upcoming drama "Small Axe," a Turbine Studios and Lammas Park production for BBC One with Amazon co-producing in the U.S., starring John Boyega and Letitia Wright, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. later in 2020.

[01/14/20 - 12:52 PM]
Amazon Studios Greenlights "Jack Reacher," Based on the International Best-Selling Novels from Lee Child
The first season will be based on the first Jack Reacher novel, "The Killing Floor."

[01/14/20 - 12:45 PM]
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden to Star in "Citadel," The Groundbreaking New Global Event Multi-Series from the Russo Brothers
Amazon also announced today that a local language production of the franchise will originate from Mexico, in addition to the previously announced versions in Italy and India.

[01/14/20 - 12:01 PM]
TLC's "Say Yes to the Prom" Returns to Make Prom Dreams Come True and Empower Deserving High School Students Nationwide
The educational and charitable initiative will once again travel to five cities around the country, kicking-off prom season in Knoxville, TN.

[01/14/20 - 11:30 AM]
Blake Shelton, With a Special Appearance by Gwen Stefani, Joins the List of Music Superstars to Talk with Gayle King for "The Gayle King Grammy(R) Special" Airing Jan. 23
Shelton and Stefani reveal they will be performing their duet titled "Nobody But You" live for the first time at the Grammys.

[01/14/20 - 10:15 AM]
Comedy Central Renews "Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens" for Second Season
Said pickup comes in advance of its launch on Wednesday, January 22 at 10:30/9:30c.

[01/14/20 - 10:12 AM]
Comedy Central Extends "Tosh.0" for Four Seasons, Inks First-Look Deal with Daniel Tosh
In addition, Comedy Central will launch a dedicated "Tosh.0" channel on YouTube in early 2020 and today launched a "Tosh.0" channel on Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service in the U.S.

[01/14/20 - 09:41 AM]
Reelz Announces New Programming for February 2020 with New Original Specials, Returning Original Series and a U.S. Premiere
Among the offerings: Natalie Morales hosts three new "Behind Closed Doors" specials about multi-hyphenate mega talent Jennifer Lopez, legendary sitcom The Brady Bunch and quintessential teen movie The Breakfast Club.

[01/14/20 - 09:29 AM]
Paramount Network Orders Taylor Sheridan's Scripted Drama "Mayor of Kingstown" to Series
Furthering Paramount Network's relationship with Sheridan, the brand ordered a second season of unscripted hit series "The Last Cowboy."

[01/14/20 - 08:19 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Tops Demos for ABC
The Alphabet leads all broadcast networks among adults 18-49 last night.

[01/14/20 - 07:25 AM]
Crown Media Family Networks Announces First-Ever Book-to-Film Adaptation
The film, based on "The Secret Ingredient" by USA Today Bestselling author Nancy Naigle, is slated to air this February in conjunction with Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" programming event.

[01/14/20 - 07:11 AM]
See You Soon, Neighbor - "You" Season Three Is Coming
Netflix broke the news on social media this morning.

[01/14/20 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Night on Earth" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When the sun goes down, a new world awakes.

[01/14/20 - 07:01 AM]
Cable Television's #1 Series, "When Calls the Heart," Returns for Season 7 Exclusively on Hallmark Channel, Sunday, February 23rd
Buoyed by a legion of devoted fans, the Hearties, "When Calls the Heart" continues to grow in popularity and in the ratings.

[01/14/20 - 05:01 AM]
Daredevil Nik Wallenda Returns to Conquer His Most Dangerous Highwire Walk Yet - Over the Active Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua
"Volcano Live! with Nik Wallenda" will air as a live two-hour special Wednesday, March 4 on ABC.

[01/13/20 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 13
Updates include: Michael J. Fox to drop by "The Good Fight"; Showtime shelves Mark Boal's drama "Intelligence"; and Dave Bautista boards "See" at Apple TV+.

[01/13/20 - 04:27 PM]
Welcome to the Family - Pop TV Sets Premiere Date for New Season of "One Day at a Time"
New episodes will return on Tuesday, March 24 at 9:30/8:30c.

[01/13/20 - 04:26 PM]
"Flack" Is Back - Second Season of Dark Comedy Starring Oscar(R) winner Anna Paquin Premieres March 13 on Pop TV
The six-episode season features new cast members Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actor Sam Neill, Screen Actors Guild Award(R) winner Daniel Dae Kim and guest star Emmy-winner Martha Plimpton.

[01/13/20 - 04:25 PM]
By Divine Order, Pop TV Picks Up "Mother Mary" Pilot
The comedy asks: What would happen in today's world if the most irresponsible and lazy human on Earth was impregnated by immaculate conception?

[01/13/20 - 02:43 PM]
Oxygen Presents "The Witnesses" Premiering Saturday, February 8 at 7PM ET/PT
This compelling two-night investigative special follows the stories of four former Jehovah's Witnesses, as they recount details of the sexual abuse they endured during their time within the organization.

[01/13/20 - 12:10 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces 11th and Final Season of "Shameless" to Premiere This Summer
"I'm unbelievably thankful for all of the years of support from Gary Levine and everyone at Showtime that's allowed us to make 'Shameless,'" said John Wells.

[01/13/20 - 12:09 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases New Trailer for the Final Season of "Homeland"
As previously announced, the series returns Sunday, February 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/13/20 - 12:08 PM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces Upcoming Slate
Rachel Grady, Heidi Ewing, Matthew Heineman, Greg Barker, Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Alex Gibney, Rick Rowley, Lawrence Wright and Lauren Greenfield are among the featured auspices.

[01/13/20 - 12:07 PM]
Showtime(R) Set to Premiere New Documentary Series "Vice" on Sunday, March 29 at 8 PM ET/PT
The 13-episode season will continue to air weekly on Sundays.

[01/13/20 - 12:06 PM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels" on Sunday, April 26
The series is currently in production in Los Angeles.

[01/13/20 - 12:05 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Sets Premiere Date and Drops Trailer for Season Three of "The Chi"
The new season will debut on Sunday, July 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/13/20 - 12:04 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Sets Premiere Date and Debuts Trailer for Season Two of "Black Monday"
The new season will debut with back-to-back episodes each week beginning on Sunday, March 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/13/20 - 12:03 PM]
Showtime(R) Sets Season Five Premiere Date for Hit Drama "Billions" on Sunday May 3 at 9 PM ET/PT
As previously announced, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe nominee Corey Stoll will guest star in multiple episodes of the fifth season.

[01/13/20 - 12:02 PM]
Showtime(R) Renews "Work in Progress" for a Second Season
The series currently airs on Sundays at 11:00/10:00c, with its season finale set to air January 26.

[01/13/20 - 12:01 PM]
Showtime(R) Orders Second Season of "The L Word(R): Generation Q"
The season finale is set to air on January 26.

[01/13/20 - 11:00 AM]
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials 2020" Special Hosted by CBS Sports' Boomer Esiason and Daniela Ruah, Star of CBS' "NCIS: Los Angeles," to Be Broadcast Monday, Jan. 27 on CBS
Beginning today, viewers can watch and vote for their favorite hilarious or heartfelt Super Bowl commercial.

[01/13/20 - 10:02 AM]
"All or Nothing: The Philadelphia Eagles" Premieres Friday, February 7, Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
Emmy Award-winning actor Jon Hamm returns as narrator of the eight-episode season, all of which will be available for Prime members to stream on February 7.

[01/13/20 - 09:06 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Surges with NFL Playoffs
The Seahawks/Packers showdown puts the network on top in all categories.

[01/13/20 - 06:00 AM]
"Kitten Bowl VII," America's Most Beloved Rescue Pet Event, Returns Exclusively on Hallmark Channel, February 2
The 2020 game also marks a milestone of more than 40,000 shelter pet adoptions since "Kitten Bowl" premiered in 2014.

[01/12/20 - 10:00 PM]
"Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" Named Best Picture, Takes Four Awards at 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
"Fleabag" led all television series with three wins.

[01/12/20 - 06:00 PM]
Emmy(R) Winning Drama Series "Westworld" Returns for Its Third Season March 15, Exclusively on HBO
Joining the cast this season are Aaron Paul, Vincent Cassel, Lena Waithe, Scott Mescudi, Marshawn Lynch, John Gallagher Jr., Michael Ealy and Tommy Flanagan.

[01/12/20 - 03:17 PM]
Video: CBS All Access Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for New Original True Crime Series "Interrogation"
The series is based on a case that spans more than 20 years, in which a young man was charged and convicted of brutally murdering his mother.

[01/12/20 - 01:55 PM]
CBS All Access Announces Series Order for "The Harper House"
The animated series will follow an overconfident female head-of-a-household as she struggles to regain a higher status for herself, and for her family of oddballs, after losing her job and moving from the rich side to the poor side of an Arkansas small town.

[01/12/20 - 01:54 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: Titans/Ravens Shocker Puts CBS on Top
The Eye dominates the evening in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/12/20 - 01:52 PM]
CBS All Access Announces New Animated Series "Tooning Out the News"
The series will provide short daily segments leading up to a weekly full episodes featuring a cast of animated characters mocking news of the day, and interviewing real-world guests and newsmakers.

[01/12/20 - 01:47 PM]
CBS All Access Orders "The Untitled Richard Linklater Project" to Series
The series takes place in and around Austin, Texas, Linklater's hometown, and will provide a window onto the colorful and diverse world of animal rescue through moving, humorous and powerful stories of animals and the humans who love them.







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[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 - 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.

[10/06/25 - 07:00 AM]
TLC Celebrates 10 Years of "Give a Little" with Anti-Bullying and Mental Health Initiative
Since its launch, the campaign has encouraged viewers to make a positive impact through simple but transformative acts of giving a little time, support, and compassion.

[10/06/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Twits" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When the meanest, nastiest villains pull a trick to take over their town, two brave children team up with a family of magical animals to bring them down.

[10/03/25 - 02:46 PM]
With Largest Viewership in 7 Years, "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Key Demos for Season Premiere
"Nightline" drew its largest overall audience in nearly 2 years and delivered its strongest Adult 25-54 performance in 20 months.