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[09/23/20 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 23
Updates include: Sienna Miller, Michelle Dockery to lead Netflix's "Anatomy of a Scandal"; Demi Moore brings "Dirty Diana" to Amazon; and Alan Arkin won't return for final season of "The Kominsky Method."

[09/23/20 - 12:03 PM]
"Bob's Burgers" and "Family Guy" Receive Two-Season Pickups
The aforementioned renewals will extend both series through 2023.

[09/23/20 - 12:00 PM]
Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV Announce New York Comic Con 2020 Programming Block, Debuting Thursday, October 8
"Truth Seekers," "Utopia," "Alex Rider," "The Boys," and "Invincible" are among those featured.

[09/23/20 - 10:18 AM]
ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth Group Announces First Time Directors Program to Develop 50 Original Movies with First Time BIPOC and Women Directors
The deal calls for 50 films across Paramount Network, MTV, Comedy Central and the E&Y portfolio for first time BIPOC filmmakers and women directors to tell diverse stories through the lens of diverse storytellers.

[09/23/20 - 10:16 AM]
Video: "Deaf U" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The coming-of-age reality series follows a tight-knit group of Deaf students at Gallaudet University, a renowned private college for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, in Washington, D.C.

[09/23/20 - 10:15 AM]
Seth Meyers Goes Live on Primetime with "Closer Look Thursday"
The half-hour special will air Thursday, October 8 at 8:30/7:30c, live from Studio 8G in midtown Manhattan's iconic Rockefeller Center.

[09/23/20 - 10:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Orders "Brendar the Barbarian," New Live-Action Puppet Comedy Series from Co-Creators Mike Mitchell and Drew Massey
In the series, a troll who has never ventured out from under his bridge, decides to explore the world for the first time in search of a great adventure and inspiration to fulfill his dream of becoming a singer.

[09/23/20 - 09:48 AM]
Discovery Partners with Team Downey and Glen Zipper on Four Part Event Wildlife Series "The Bond"
The four-part series takes an intimate look at the unique bond between animals and humans, spotlighting these relationships in its purest forms.

[09/23/20 - 09:41 AM]
New Six-Part Comedic Drama "The Trouble with Maggie Cole" Premieres Sunday, October 18 on PBS
Set in an idyllic English fishing village, this six-part series follows the titular character as she navigates the repercussions of her idle gossip.

[09/23/20 - 09:31 AM]
"Peacemaker" Is Coming to HBO Max - New DC Action-Comedy Series Starring John Cena
Cena will reprise his role from "The Suicide Squad" movie to star in the series, and the film's acclaimed writer/director James Gunn will write all eight episodes and will direct multiple episodes, including the first.

[09/23/20 - 09:02 AM]
Video: New Trailer - Hulu's "Helstrom"
Tom Austen and Sydney Lemmon star in the series, due on Friday, October 16.

[09/23/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: AMC Releases Official Trailer for "The Salisbury Poisonings"
The four-part drama tells the remarkable story of how ordinary people and public services reacted to a crisis on their doorstep, displaying extraordinary heroism as their city became the focus of an unprecedented national emergency.

[09/23/20 - 09:00 AM]
"Truth Seekers" Unleashes the Supernatural October 30
The eight-episode paranormal comedy series from Nick Frost and Simon Pegg will launch on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide, just in time for a spook-tacular Halloween.

[09/23/20 - 08:40 AM]
TV One Brings New Episodes of "Fatal Attraction" to the "True Crime Mondays" Programming Block on Monday, September 28 at 9 P.M. ET/8C
Each new episode documents new stories, new drama, and never-before-seen footage that offers viewers first-hand accounts into jaw-dropping cases involving crimes of passion.

[09/23/20 - 08:31 AM]
David Letterman Continues the Conversation with a New Season of "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman"
Dave Chappelle, Kim Kardashian, Lizzo and Robert Downey Jr. are all on tap this season, due on October 21.

[09/23/20 - 08:15 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dancing with the Stars" Tops Demo Race Over "America's Got Talent"
ABC leads the night in the key demographic while NBC is the most-watched network.

[09/23/20 - 07:31 AM]
HGTV Orders Six New One-Hour Episodes of "Bargain Mansions" Starring Home Renovator Tamara Day
The new episodes of "Bargain Mansions" are slated to premiere in November 2020.

[09/23/20 - 07:04 AM]
Video: "David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Coming to October 4, the film addresses some of the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, providing a snapshot of global nature loss in a single lifetime.

[09/23/20 - 07:01 AM]
Crown Media Family Networks Unveils Its Most Compelling, Extensive Holiday Experience Ever
Home to cable's top destinations for holiday viewing, Hallmark Channel and sister network Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, the company continues its tradition of feel-good entertainment and experiences that keep enthusiasts returning year-after-year.

[09/23/20 - 07:00 AM]
BBC America's "Top Gear" Races Into Next Season on Sunday, October 18th, The Week Immediately Following the Current Season's Finale
The new season halted production back in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but after a greenlight from the Government of the United Kingdom, production was resumed in mid-June with a new approach to finish the season.

[09/23/20 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "The Cabin with Bert Kreischer" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Featuring Anthony Anderson, Big Jay Oakerson, Bobby Lee, Caitlyn Jenner, Deon Cole, Donnell Rawlings, Fortune Feimster, Gabriel Iglesias, Joel McHale, Joey Diaz, Kaley Cuoco, Nikki Glaser, and Tom Segura.

[09/23/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Haunting of Bly Manor" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new installment stars Victoria Pedretti, Henry Thomas, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel, T'Nia Miller, Rahul Kohli, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Amelie Smith and Amelia Eve.

[09/23/20 - 06:00 AM]
Oprah Winfrey Sits Down for Exclusive On-Camera Interview with Mariah Carey on Her New Memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," Thursday, September 24 on Apple TV+
In an exclusive, far-ranging interview, Mariah sits down with Oprah to talk about her highly anticipated upcoming memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey" (out Tuesday, September 29).

[09/23/20 - 05:55 AM]
Video: "The Trial of the Chicago 7" - Official Trailer - Netflix Film
In 1968, with the whole world watching, democracy refused to back down.

[09/23/20 - 12:07 AM]
Video: "Barbarians" - Official Teaser - Netflix
During the battle of the Teutoburg forest in 9 AD the fates of three lives are connected to each other when the Germanic tribes attempted to halt the spread of the Roman Empire.

[09/22/20 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 22
Updates include: "Supergirl" to sign off after upcoming sixth season; Paramount Network pivots to made-for-TV movie focus; and Parisa Fitz-Henley scores lead in ABC's "Triage" pilot.

[09/22/20 - 03:01 PM]
Primetime ABC Special Reveals How Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian West Changed Hollywood's Fame Game and Paved the Way for a New Era of Celebrity and Social Media Influencers
"$ellebrity: The Go-To Girls - A Special Edition of 20/20" airs this Sunday, September 27 at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/22/20 - 03:00 PM]
For 2019-2020 Season, "Nightline" Delivers Most-Watched Season in 3 Years with Season-to-Season Gains in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54
ABC further spins the late-night numbers for the season to date.

[09/22/20 - 02:00 PM]
"48 Hours" Finishes Its 14th Consecutive Broadcast Year as Saturday's #1 Non-Sports Primetime Program
CBS further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[09/22/20 - 01:37 PM]
Season Four of Phil Rosenthal's Beloved "Somebody Feed Phil" Premieres on Netflix Friday, October 30th
Season four comes on the heels of season three, which premiered on May 29 on Netflix and featured stops in Marrakesh, Chicago, London, Seoul, and Montreal.

[09/22/20 - 01:32 PM]
Video: New Trailer - Hulu's "Books of Blood"
The feature takes audiences on a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three uncanny tales tangled in space and time.

[09/22/20 - 01:31 PM]
"Stylish with Jenna Lyons" Set to Premiere November 26 on HBO Max
A refreshing mix of elevated documentary and formatted competition, the series follows Jenna as she tackles design projects that will help define her future business.

[09/22/20 - 01:03 PM]
Billy Porter to Narrate HBO Max Docuseries "Equal"
The four-part LGBTQ+ docuseries, chronicling the untold events leading up to the Stonewall Uprising, premieres Thursday, October 22.

[09/22/20 - 12:39 PM]
Video: Trailer for Max Original "Haute Dog," Meet the Fierce Contestants of the Dog Grooming Competition Series Premiering September 24 on HBO Max
Meet some of these fierce competitors ahead of the series premiere this Thursday and tune-in to see the winning transformations.

[09/22/20 - 12:06 PM]
Syfy Greenlights Bobby Moynihan, Jillian Bell-Led Animated Series "The Pole" for Late-Night Adult Animation Block "TZGZ"
The series has also added series regular Nicole Byer, and recurring cast members SungWon Cho, Colin Jost, Tim Simons and Sasheer Zamata.

[09/22/20 - 12:02 PM]
Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Renews "Justice for All with Judge Cristina Perez" for Seven More Seasons
Originally launched in September 2012, the series began airing its ninth season earlier this month.

[09/22/20 - 11:49 AM]
Animal Planet's "Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet" Returns for an All-New Season Saturday, September 26
After 30 years in his field, Dr. Jeff still hasn't seen it all - with the clinic's continuous flow of mysterious pet ailments, severe injuries and accidents, every day brings a fresh and exciting challenge.

[09/22/20 - 10:30 AM]
"A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote" Premieres October 15 on HBO Max
Stars Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and Martin Sheen will reprise their roles from the episode.

[09/22/20 - 10:30 AM]
Apple TV+ Orders New Series "High Desert," Starring and Executive Produced by Academy Award Winner Patricia Arquette and Directed and Executive Produced by Ben Stiller
"High Desert" follows Peggy (Arquette), a former addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator.

[09/22/20 - 10:15 AM]
Hulu Original Film "Run" Premieres November 20th
The film stars Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Sarah Paulson and introduces newcomer Kiera Allen.

[09/22/20 - 10:10 AM]
Xilam Animation's CGI Slapstick Comedy "Trico" Heading to Netflix
Created by Xilam's Hugo Gittard, the series is slated for delivery in early 2022.

[09/22/20 - 10:00 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Releases Trailer and Key Art for New Docuseries "That Animal Rescue Show"
The 10-episode docuseries follows the animal rescue community in and around Austin, Texas.

[09/22/20 - 10:00 AM]
Emmy(R) Award Winner and New "Dancing with the Stars" Judge Derek Hough Signs Overall Deal with ABC Entertainment
In this role, Hough will host and develop specials and entertainment programming for the network.

[09/22/20 - 09:59 AM]
Video: HBO Special Event "David Byrne's American Utopia" Directed by Spike Lee Debuts October 17
Featuring David Byrne and an ensemble of eleven musicians from around the globe, the show invites audiences into a joyous dreamworld where human connection, self-evolution, and social justice are paramount.

[09/22/20 - 09:37 AM]
Discovery Channel and Cal Fire Take Viewers to the Frontlines of California's Wildfires in Brand-New Series, "Cal Fire," Premiering 4Q 2020
The network will also air a first look tonight at 10:00/9:00c that delivers an in-depth view at the current wildfires ablaze throughout California.

[09/22/20 - 09:33 AM]
HBO Max Greenlights Documentary Series "Not So Pretty"
The four episode, half-hour investigation-driven project will bring awareness to the lurking dangers in the commodities we all use every day without question for makeup, skin-care, nails, and hair.

[09/22/20 - 09:16 AM]
New Drama Series "Patria," Produced by HBO Europe in Spain, Debuts September 27 on HBO in the U.S., Europe and Latin America
New episodes will roll out weekly on those respective days.

[09/22/20 - 09:03 AM]
"The Graham Norton Show" Is Back In-Studio! BBC America's Favorite Late-Night Host Returns with Full-Length Brand-New Episodes on Friday, October 9th on BBC America
The 24-episode season will have a mix of in-studio and remote guests, as well as Graham's return of the beloved Red Chair audience stories.

[09/22/20 - 09:00 AM]
Meet the 11 New Teams Who Will Race Around the World When "The Amazing Race" Returns, Wednesday, Oct. 14 on CBS!
The globe-trotting teams begin their adventure, which filmed prior to the global outbreak of the coronavirus, from the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, and travel to their first destination, Trinidad and Tobago.

[09/22/20 - 08:13 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Opens Season on Top with "Monday Night Football"
The Alphabet's simulcast of the ESPN series puts it in front among total viewers and adults 18-49.







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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.