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[09/28/20 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Monday, September 28
Updates include: Sherri Shepherd to recur on ABC's "Call Your Mother"; Basil Eidenbenz cast in Netflix's "The Witcher"; and New Zealand TV productions to get underway.

[09/28/20 - 06:41 PM]
ABC News Announces Special Three-Hour Primetime Coverage of the First 2020 Presidential Debate on Sept. 29 on ABC
A one-hour special, "Trump vs. Biden: The Main Event - A Special Edition of 20/20," kicks off coverage at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/28/20 - 03:15 PM]
Watch the 2020 NBA Finals Exclusively on ABC: The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James vs. the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, Starting Wednesday, Sept. 30
All games will originate from the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

[09/28/20 - 12:29 PM]
ESPN to Exclusively Televise Seven of Eight MLB Wild Card Series Starting September 29
ESPN platforms will exclusively televise all National League Wild Card Series games and three out of four American League Wild Card Series games.

[09/28/20 - 12:28 PM]
Video: "Vampires vs. the Bronx" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A group of young friends from the Bronx fight to save their neighborhood from a band of vampires.

[09/28/20 - 11:59 AM]
HBO Renews "Real Time with Bill Maher" Through 2022
"18 years - I can't believe I'm turning 18 and HBO isn't making me leave home," said Maher. "Thrilled to be living under their roof for another couple of years."

[09/28/20 - 11:50 AM]
Video: "50 States of Fright" New Episodes - Official Trailer - Quibi
New tales will be released from Iowa, Washington, Colorado and Missouri starting today.

[09/28/20 - 10:31 AM]
HBO Max and Warner Bros. Pictures Announce Steven Soderbergh's Next Feature Film "No Sudden Move"
Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, David Harbour, Amy Seimetz, Jon Hamm, Ray Liotta, Kieran Culkin, Brendan Fraser, Noah Jupe, Bill Duke, Frankie Shaw and Julia Fox are all on tap.

[09/28/20 - 10:03 AM]
Does History Have It Wrong? New Discovery Documentary "Everest's Greatest Mystery" Reveals the Truth Behind the First Explorers to Summit Mt. Everest
The special premieres Sunday, October 11 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[09/28/20 - 09:35 AM]
Hulu Welcomes October with a Haunted Immersive Online Experience & Outdoor Drive-In Event
Hulu viewers looking to avoid spooks and scares can watch the family-friendly Hulu Original, Madagascar: A Little Wild "A Fang-Tastic Halloween" special from DreamWorks Animation, starting October 21.

[09/28/20 - 09:30 AM]
Bravo's Emmy and James Beard Award-Winning Culinary Competition Series "Top Chef" to Showcase Portland for Season 18
The upcoming season will feature a new batch of talented chefs battling from PDX to the coast, exploring the famous Hood River Fruit Loop, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory, Tillamook Bay, Tualatin Valley and Willamette Valley wine country.

[09/28/20 - 09:23 AM]
Video: "The Challenge: ETA" - Official Trailer - Amazon Prime Video
The documentary series launches Friday, October 30 on the streaming serivce.

[09/28/20 - 09:17 AM]
Apple Original Films and Billie Eilish Announce Documentary Feature Film, "Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry," Coming February 2021
The documentary is from Apple Original Films, in association with Interscope Films, Darkroom, This Machine and Lighthouse Management & Media.

[09/28/20 - 08:49 AM]
The Kilcher Family Homestead Is Put to the Ultimate Test in Landmark 10th Season of "Alaska the Last Frontier" Premiering October 25 on Discovery Channel
Life is always unpredictable on the homestead, but this season when the Covid-19 pandemic hits Alaska, the Kilchers must adapt and rely on each other like never before.

[09/28/20 - 08:26 AM]
BET+ Legal Thriller "Sacrifice" Starring Paula Patton Picked Up to Series
The movie, which served as a back-door pilot, launched on BET+ in December 2019 and was the first original film on the streaming service.

[09/28/20 - 08:20 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Leads NBC to Another Victory
The network tops the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/28/20 - 06:46 AM]
"Detention" to Land on Netflix
The original story of "Detention: The Series" is based on the namesake Taiwanese adventure game published in 2017, developed by Red Candles Games.

[09/27/20 - 06:16 PM]
Netflix to Bring "Dive Club," A New Teen Mystery Drama by The Steve Jaggi Company, to Global Audiences in 2021
The series will start filming in Port Douglas in October with support from Screen Queensland.

[09/27/20 - 08:17 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Lifts ABC to Top Honors
The Alphabet leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/27/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Based on the Capcom video game franchise, "Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness" is a horror series with a sci-fi twist.

[09/26/20 - 11:31 AM]
Video: "Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Earthrise" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
With the Allspark gone, Megatron is forced to confront the harsh reality that his Decepticons are trapped on a dying Cybertron.

[09/26/20 - 08:41 AM]
Video: "The Worst Witch" Season 4 Trailer - Netflix Futures
A series of challenges push Mildred and Ethel's magical powers to the limit as they compete for the honor of being named Head Girl.

[09/26/20 - 08:04 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers; Shares Demo Crown with FOX, NBC
The Alphabet's "20/20" helps lead the night in both categories.

[09/25/20 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 25
Updates include: Samuel L. Jackson to return as Nick Fury in Disney+ series; Arif Zahir to take over as Cleveland Brown on "Family Guy"; and Lisa Edelstein set to recur on FOX's "9-1-1: Lone Star."

[09/25/20 - 05:01 PM]
"George Lopez" Is Coming to TBS!
Starting September 28 to November 1, catch daily episodes of "George Lopez" on the comedy network.

[09/25/20 - 04:46 PM]
The Robinsons Are Back and "Lost in Space" Season 3 Is Officially Back in Production!
Netflix released photos of the show's return to filming on social media.

[09/25/20 - 12:00 PM]
Stacey Abrams, Desus Nice and The Kid Mero to Guest Star on Special "black-ish" Television Event, Sunday, Oct. 4, on ABC
The two back-to-back episodes will follow the Johnsons as they navigate the upcoming election, with Junior (Marcus Scribner) embarking on his journey as a first-time voter and Dre (Anthony Anderson) launching an exploration into local politics.

[09/25/20 - 10:10 AM]
Video: "Dream Home Makeover" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Shea and Syd McGee of Studio McGee help dreams come true for real families looking to update their home tailored to their own unique style.

[09/25/20 - 10:05 AM]
Norah O'Donnell Will Anchor CBS News' Primetime Coverage of the Upcoming Political Debates with Gayle King and John Dickerson, from 9:00-11:00 PM, ET
Coverage begins this Tuesday, September 29 in Cleveland, Ohio.

[09/25/20 - 10:01 AM]
The Legendary Grappler Returns! "Baki: Son of Ogre" Is Coming Soon
Netflix confirmed the anime series will return on social media.

[09/25/20 - 10:00 AM]
"The Perfect Weapon," A Compelling Overview of Worldwide Cyber Conflict, Debuts October 16
Directed by John Maggio, the film explores the rise of cyber conflict as a primary way in which nations now compete with and sabotage one another.

[09/25/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Trailer for Max Original "A World of Calm," Launching October 1 on HBO Max
A timely antidote for our modern lives, each half-hour episode takes audiences on an immersive visual journey into another world.

[09/25/20 - 08:58 AM]
The "Ghost Nation" Stars - Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango - Are Back to the Haunt This Ghostober
Each one-hour episode spotlights locations with bigger, edgier mysteries, the danger is more in focus and the mission and what's at stake are always in the forefront for the team.

[09/25/20 - 08:16 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with CBS
The Eye's "Big Brother" is the only series to post year-to-year gains among adults 18-49.

[09/25/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When high school freshman Kelly Ferguson reluctantly agrees to babysit on Halloween, she is recruited into a secret society of babysitters who protect kids with special powers from monsters.

[09/25/20 - 07:04 AM]
Video: "Someone Has to Die" - Lazaro's Dance - Netflix
In conservative 1950s Spain, the alleged relationship between a young man and a Mexican ballerino creates an uproar of harrowing consequences.

[09/25/20 - 05:08 AM]
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Verdict in the Trial of the Century, ID Sheds New Light on the O.J. Simpson Case in "O.J. & Nicole: An American Tragedy"
The two-hour documentary film premieres Monday, October 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/25/20 - 02:11 AM]
Video: "Lupin" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Omar Sy is gentleman-thief Assane Diop, coming in January on Netflix.

[09/24/20 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 24
Updates include: Amazon plots "The Boys" spin-off series; Barry Jenkins, André Holland look to revive "The Knick"; and Alex Désert is the new voice of Carl Carlson on FOX's "The Simpsons."

[09/24/20 - 09:00 PM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" Episodes Return for the 2020 NBA Finals
These special-edition episodes will air during primetime every night of the NBA Finals, beginning with Game One.

[09/24/20 - 06:23 PM]
Netflix Confirms Production of "So Not Worth It," Joining Hands with Korea's Top Sitcom Creators
The sitcom is about the youthful adventures of students with multicultural backgrounds who live in a college dorm.

[09/24/20 - 02:01 PM]
Amblin Television and HBO Max Sign Development Deal for an Original Series Inspired by "Rashomon"
Billy Ray and Virgil Williams will pen the project, which will not be an adaptation but will retain the key plot device of the groundbreaking Kurosawa film.

[09/24/20 - 01:34 PM]
Bravo's "Southern Charm" Returns Amid the Pandemic and Cultural Shift in Charleston When the New Season Premieres Thursday, October 29 at 9PM ET/PT
Returning for season seven are charmers Craig Conover, Kathryn Dennis, Austen Kroll, and Shep Rose.

[09/24/20 - 12:31 PM]
TLC's "90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?" Season Five "Tell All" Episodes Premiere After Record Season Ratings
Other upcoming premieres include "HEA Strikes Back!" on Monday, October 5 and "The Family Chantel" on Monday, October 12.

[09/24/20 - 12:29 PM]
The Ultimate Master Class in Homesteading - All New Series "Homestead Rescue: Raney Ranch" Premieres October 6 on Discovery
After countless rescues taking them around the country much of the year, the Raneys find themselves overdue for a little saving themselves.

[09/24/20 - 12:05 PM]
National Geographic to Broadcast Five-Part Critically Acclaimed Series "City So Real" in an Unprecedented One-Night, Five-Hour, Commercial-Free Event Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 P.M. ET/PT
All five episodes, from filmmaker Steve James, will then be available on Hulu the following day - Friday, October 30.

[09/24/20 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Moves Up "This Is Us" Two-Hour Season Premiere to October 27
The show's return was previously scheduled for Tuesday, November 10.

[09/24/20 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Max Highlights - October 2020
Max Originals debuting in the month include "Charm City Kings," "A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote," "Equal," and "A World of Calm."

[09/24/20 - 11:01 AM]
Chris Rock Returns to "Saturday Night Live" as Host for 46th Season Premiere, Live Coast-to-Coast on Oct. 3
Megan Thee Stallion will make her "SNL" musical guest debut.

[09/24/20 - 10:30 AM]
A New Generation of "Pretty Little Liars" Is Coming to HBO Max
The streaming service has given a direct-to-series order for the new drama "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin," from Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring.







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[11/11/26 - 08:30 AM]
Prime Video Names Ian Eagle, Stan Van Gundy, John Wall, and Kayla Grey to Broadcast Team for Inaugural Slate of Duke Men's Basketball Coverage
Prime Video's exclusive coverage of Duke Men's Basketball tips off during the week of Thanksgiving and Black Friday on Wednesday, November 25 with a highly-anticipated clash between the Blue Devils and UConn Huskies at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

[11/11/26 - 08:27 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Reaches Two-Year High with Host Druski and Musical Guest The Strokes
The 5.6 million topped the previous week's telecast of 5.2 million viewers, which at that point was the best of the season.

[11/11/26 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Takes Viewers Inside One of the Military's Toughest Tests with Original Docuseries "The Elite: Army Rangers," Premiering December 8
The first-of-its-kind docuseries narrated is Academy Award nominee and three-time Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown.

[11/11/26 - 08:00 AM]
90 Day Fiance Goes Full Florida in the New Series "90 Day: Florida"
The new series premieres Monday, December 14 at 9PM ET/PT on TLC.

[11/11/26 - 06:05 AM]
Cast Announcement: Hulu's "The Circle"
The competition series debuts November 17, with new episodes airing weekly, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6 P.M. PT / 9 P.M ET on Hulu.

[11/11/26 - 05:06 AM]
MGM+ Greenlights "The American Heiress" Starring Emmy Winner Julianna Margulies, Based on the New York Times Best-Selling Novel by Daisy Goodwin
In 1893, beautiful and vivacious Cora Cash is a "dollar princess" reluctantly brought to England by her mother the formidable Mrs. Cash in search of the "one thing she can't buy at home, a title."

[11/11/26 - 05:05 AM]
Heroes Discount Gives Veterans and Active Duty Military, Law Enforcement and First Responders 3-Month Free Trial of Reelz+
"The Heroes Discount is a thank you to those who serve our country and our communities," said Matt Greenberg, Reelz Senior Vice President of Marketing & Growth.

[11/10/26 - 03:10 PM]
"College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Records Fifth-Most-Watched Episode of All Time
ESPN networks delivered three of the weekend's top five games, including the top game of the week for the eighth time this season.

[11/10/26 - 03:01 PM]
"America's Game of the Week" Delivers 25.7 Million Viewers for Packers' Dominant Win Over Patriots
Said coverage was the most-watched telecast of the week on any network.

[11/10/26 - 02:51 PM]
Notre Dame Victory Over No. 1 Miami Is Third Most-Watched Primetime Game in 35 Years of Fighting Irish Football on NBC
The audience for the Fighting Irish's 31-24 victory over No. 1 Miami peaked at 12 million viewers in the fourth quarter (11 p.m.-11:10 p.m. ET) as Notre Dame held off the Hurricanes' last-minute touchdown attempt to seal the win.

[11/10/26 - 01:37 PM]
Megan Thee Stallion Makes Her Return to NBC's Hit Comedy "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins"
Megan will be reprising her role as Denise, a divorced mom who had a flirtation with Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe) in Season 1 of the series.

[11/10/26 - 12:30 PM]
Hiding a Larger-Than-Life Legend in Plain Sight: New Competition Series "Can You Hide... Shaq?" Premieres Thursday, Dec. 3, on ABC and the ESPN App
Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal is larger than life and one of the most recognizable figures on the planet. So, can you actually hide him?

[11/10/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of November 2 - "A Dog's Perfect Christmas" Unwraps the No. 1 Spot in This Week's Top 10
"Taken: Natalee Holloway" premiered in the No. 1 spot of the English TV list, gathering 12.9 million views.

[11/10/26 - 11:00 AM]
Season 3 of the HBO Original Late-Night Comedy Series "It's Florida, Man." Debuts December 4
New episodes of the six-episode season will debut weekly on Fridays at the same time, concluding with the finale on Friday, January 8.

[11/10/26 - 10:30 AM]
Award-Winning Actor Taye Diggs, Stars in FOX's Upcoming Holiday Event "The Chosen: The Three Kings," on Monday, December 14 @ 8/7c on FOX and Next Day on Hulu
Piter Marek (Melchior) and Rahul Rai (Gaspar) star alongside Taye Diggs (Balthasar).