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[09/01/20 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 1
Updates include: Stephanie Koenig to join Julie Bowen in CBS comedy pilot; Dierks Bentley to star in "Hot Country Knights" for Quibi; and ABC confirms production start on five series.

[09/01/20 - 03:52 PM]
Sports-Themed Original Comedy "Now We're Talking" to Debut Exclusively on CW Seed Thursday, September 17
The personal rivalry between two former professional football quarterbacks trying to embark on post-athletic careers as sportscasters is at the center of the single-camera original comedy series.

[09/01/20 - 03:40 PM]
CW Seed Bulks Up - More Than 300 Additional Hours of Programming to Be Rolled Out Through the Remainder of The Year
All five seasons of "90210," The CW's spinoff of the iconic drama that will be available to stream beginning Tuesday, September 1.

[09/01/20 - 03:10 PM]
Standalone "black-ish" Television Event to Air Ahead of Highly Anticipated Fall Premiere, Sunday, Oct. 4, on ABC
The special will be presented in part as an animated episode.

[09/01/20 - 12:00 PM]
Summer 2020 Leaving You Feeling Putt-ered Out? There's More Mini-Golf in Store!
ABC's hit mini-golf competition series, "Holey Moley," is teeing up to air two special episodes giving fans an inside look at the sizzling summer show.

[09/01/20 - 11:51 AM]
Investigation Discovery Expands Partnership with World's Bestselling Author James Patterson
In this latest partnership, Patterson draws on the true stories from ID's compelling library of content as inspiration for three upcoming book releases, suspenseful forays that reminds us that truth is always stranger than fiction.

[09/01/20 - 11:05 AM]
Video: "Sing On!" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Players sing their hearts out and try to hit all the right notes to win up to $60,000 in the ultimate karaoke contest, hosted by Tituss Burgess.

[09/01/20 - 11:05 AM]
CBS Orders "Come Dance with Me" (Working Title), A New Family Dance Competition Series Executive Produced by LL Cool J, Chris O'Donnell and 3 Ball Productions
In the series, exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize.

[09/01/20 - 10:11 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "American Ninja Warrior" Special
The "All Stars Skills Challenge Special" leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/01/20 - 10:02 AM]
Tony Dungy and Jac Collinsworth Join NBC Sports' 30th Season of Notre Dame Football Coverage
Dungy will be paired with Mike Tirico and Kathryn Tappen as lead analyst to call Fighting Irish games.

[09/01/20 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Orders "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me," A New Series Starring Jamie Foxx, Inspired by His Relationship with Daughter Corinne
Bentley Kyle Evans is behind the project, which will also star David Alan Grier and Kyla-Drew.

[09/01/20 - 10:00 AM]
ESPN and ABC Combine to Air Four NBA Playoffs Matchups on Tuesday, Sept. 1 and Wednesday, Sept. 2
This is the first weekday NBA Playoffs Game 7 on ABC (non-NBA Finals).

[09/01/20 - 09:30 AM]
Emmy(R) Award Winners Ray Romano and Brad Garrett Kick Off a Star-Studded Night on ABC, Headlining a New Special Episode of ABC's "Celebrity Family Feud," Sunday, Sept. 20
The "72nd Emmy(R) Awards" will broadcast Sunday, September 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC.

[09/01/20 - 09:20 AM]
ESPN's College Football Coverage Continues with Debut of ABC's "Saturday Night Football," Opening Weeks for ACC and SEC Matchups
Clemson at Wake Forest will air in primetime on Saturday, September 12.

[09/01/20 - 09:15 AM]
Apple Lands "Five Days at Memorial," From Academy Award Winner John Ridley and Emmy Award Winner Carlton Cuse
Based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Sheri Fink, "Five Days At Memorial" chronicles the first five days in a New Orleans hospital after Hurricane Katrina made landfall.

[09/01/20 - 09:01 AM]
Freeform Casts a Spell on Viewers This October with Fan Favorite "31 Nights of Halloween"
Films new to the lineup this year include "Hotel Transylvania 2," "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" and "Ghostbusters" (2016), among others.

[09/01/20 - 08:34 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Official Trailer for "Long Way Up," Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's Epic, Apple Original Adventure Series
The first three episodes of the 11-part unscripted series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 18.

[09/01/20 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "A Love Song for Latasha" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A dreamlike portrait of a vibrant 15-year-old girl whose shooting death sparks the 1992 L.A. Riots.

[09/01/20 - 08:30 AM]
AXS TV Presents the Exclusive TV Broadcast of the 35th Annual "Farm Aid 2020 on the Road" Virtual Festival, Airing Saturday, September 26 at 8 P.M. ET
Featured performers include Willie Nelson and The Boys, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews, as well as Black Pumas, Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs.

[09/01/20 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Commemorates Patriot Day with 9/11 Memorial Museum Dedication Special
"9/11 Remembered: The Day We Came Together," the hour-long special filmed on May 15, 2014, marks President Barack Obama's opening of the 9/11 Memorial Museum and reflects the unwavering courage, compassion and sacrifice born out of that tragic morning.

[09/01/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Emily in Paris" - Official Teaser & Date Announce - Netflix
Love. Beauty. Passion. Emily - Just a few of the things you'll find in Paris this fall.

[09/01/20 - 07:46 AM]
CBS Sports Announces 2020 "SEC on CBS" Broadcast Schedule
The schedule is highlighted by Georgia at Alabama in primetime (8:00 PM, ET) on October 17 and Alabama at LSU on November 14, with kickoff slated for 6:00 PM, ET.

[09/01/20 - 07:40 AM]
Tiffany "New York" Pollard Is Back on VH1 to Spill All the Tea in the New Premiere of "Brunch with Tiffany" Monday, September 7th at 10:30pm ET
The seven-episode series will include guest interviews with VH1 fan-favorites including Momma Dee, Cyn Santana, Apryl Jones, Bob the Drag Queen and many more.

[09/01/20 - 07:15 AM]
The Country Music Association Announces Nominees for "The 54th Annual CMA Awards," Airing Live on Wednesday, Nov. 11, on ABC
Miranda Lambert tops the list at seven nominations - making CMA Awards history as the first female artist to accumulate a record-breaking 55 total career nods.

[09/01/20 - 07:01 AM]
"The Three-Body Problem" Will Be Adapted as a Netflix Series from David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo
The series is the story of humanity's first contact with an alien civilization inspired by Liu Cixin's renowned novel.

[09/01/20 - 06:16 AM]
Video: "Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A thrilling adventure awaits as six campers uncover the wonders and secrets of Isla Nublar.

[09/01/20 - 05:33 AM]
ESPN Signs Versatile Reporter Michele Steele to New, Multiyear Contract
"The core of what I do is original reporting, adding texture and depth to the games that we all love," said Steele. "I pride myself in my ability to find and tell original stories that not only challenge us to think - but ask us to feel."

[08/31/20 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 31
Updates include: AMC cancels "NOS4A2" after two seasons; Netflix axes comedies "Ashley Garcia," "Big Show Show"; and Amazon eyes TV series based on Kacen Callender's "Felix Ever After."

[08/31/20 - 02:46 PM]
14 New Cast Members Introduced for Netflix's Japanese Original Series "Alice in Borderland"
In the project, Arisu - a listless, jobless and video-game-obsessed young man - suddenly finds himself in a strange, emptied-out version of Tokyo in which he and his friends must compete in dangerous games in order to survive.

[08/31/20 - 01:33 PM]
Syfy's "TZGZ" Orders Animated Series, "The Summoner," from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and The New Yorker Cartoonist Charlie Hankin
The project is a 2D animated series based on the short film from Hankin about Rory and his challenging roommate.

[08/31/20 - 12:29 PM]
Now This Is a Story All About How... The Cast of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" Reunites for a One-Time Special
Said event is coming around Thanksgiving, only on HBO Max.

[08/31/20 - 09:30 AM]
Apple and Global Superstar Mariah Carey Team Up for "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special"
The innovative special will combine music, dancing and animation driven by a universally heartwarming story that brings the world together.

[08/31/20 - 08:48 AM]
Ayo Edebiri Joins the Cast of Emmy Nominated "Big Mouth" as Missy
Season four of "Big Mouth" will premiere in Fall 2020.

[08/31/20 - 08:38 AM]
ESPN Continues Its Industry-Leading College Football Coverage with Familiar Faces and Veteran Commentator Teams in 2020-21
More than 20 teams comprised of respected voices, insightful analysts and experienced reporters will cover the season from week 0 through the College Football Playoff National Championship and beyond.

[08/31/20 - 08:08 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts with Chadwick Boseman Tribute
A broadcast of "Marvel's Black Panther" and a "20/20" special both lead the night among adults 18-49.

[08/31/20 - 08:05 AM]
FOX Sports Unveils 2020 NFL Game Broadcaster Lineup Headlined by Elite Veterans and Talented New Voices
Leading the way in the booth is the NFL's longest-tenured on-air duo, Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer Joe Buck and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, back for their 19th consecutive season together.

[08/31/20 - 08:02 AM]
Starz Greenlights "Power Book IV: Force" Starring Joseph Sikora as the Third New Series Within the "Power" Universe
The spin-off centers on fan-favorite character Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, after he cuts ties and puts New York in his rearview mirror for good.

[08/31/20 - 08:01 AM]
"Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal" Saga Continues with 5 All-New Episodes
Combining artistry, emotion and flat out action, the series has as well been renewed for a second season for an additional 10 episodes.

[08/31/20 - 07:13 AM]
"David Blaine Ascension" Moves Date & Location
The multi-hour global livestream is now set for Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00am PT, pending weather conditions.

[08/31/20 - 07:01 AM]
Family, Friendship and Fashion Are Front and Center in Nickelodeon's Brand-New Animated Preschool Series "Made by Maddie," Premiering Sunday, Sept. 13, at 11 A.M. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr.
The series, formerly "Fashion Ally," follows 8-year-old Maddie in New York City, as she uses her imagination and design ingenuity to turn every problem into a positive with the perfect fashion fix.

[08/31/20 - 06:15 AM]
Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan Come to Ovation TV with "The Fall" Starting Saturday, October 10
Season one will begin airing on Saturday, October 10 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT.

[08/31/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Haunting of Bly Manor" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Arriving October 9, this new chapter in the "Haunting" anthology series revolves around Bly Manor and the lives of its inhabitants, both living and dead.

[08/30/20 - 07:10 PM]
New Korean Drama Series "Start-Up," Starring Bae Suzy and Nam Joo-hyuk, Comes to Netflix in October
The series is a story of young people passionately pursuing their dreams in the world of startup companies.

[08/30/20 - 06:05 PM]
Video: First Look at "The Stand," A CBS All Access Limited Event Series Based on the Novel by Stephen King
Whoopi Goldberg, Alexander SkarsgÄrd, James Marsden, Odessa Young, Jovan Adepo, and many more star in the project, due on December 17.

[08/30/20 - 08:40 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NASCAR Puts NBC on Top
The network's coverage at Daytona leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/30/20 - 04:52 AM]
Marvel Studios, ABC Entertainment and ABC News Present a Special Sunday Evening to Remember the Life and Strength of Chadwick Boseman
Marvel Studios' blockbuster hit film "Black Panther" will debut tonight on ABC at 8:00/7:00c followed by the ABC News special "Chadwick Boseman - A Tribute for a King."

[08/29/20 - 08:11 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "WWE SmackDown" Top Adults 18-49 Race
The network continues its win streak in the key demographic.

[08/28/20 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 28
Updates include: FOX plots animated spin-off for "The X-Files"; Gus Birney, Dylan Gage tapped for Starz's "Shining Vale"; and CBS assigns more production return dates.

[08/28/20 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Orders Limited Series "Women of the Movement," Chronicling the Story of Mamie Till Mobley Seeking Justice for Son Emmett Till
The series will be comprised of six episodes focusing on Mamie Till Mobley, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her son Emmett Till following his brutal murder in the Jim Crow South.

[08/28/20 - 09:32 AM]
Tia Mowry Signs Three Picture Deal with Lifetime to Star in and Produce Movies for the Network's "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Holiday Slate
"We are committed to fostering long-term relationships with beloved talent that our viewers connect with and are thrilled to have Tia jumping on our sleigh," said Tanya Lopez.







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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.