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[10/06/20 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 6
Updates include: Leslie Jordan to host Quibi's "Squeaky Clean"; HBO Max in talks for "Lumberjanes" animated series; Tony Chung joins the cast of The CW's "Kung Fu."

[10/06/20 - 04:02 PM]
Godzilla Returns to Netflix in New Anime Series "Godzilla Singular Point"
Anime studio bones, in partnership with studio Orange, will produce the series combining hand-drawn and CG animation styles.

[10/06/20 - 11:15 AM]
Comedy Icon Paula Pell Joins Peacock's "Girls5eva" Alongside Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry and Busy Philipps
The upcoming Peacock comedy comes from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock and Meredith Scardino.

[10/06/20 - 11:03 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Sports Documentary Films Releases Trailer and Poster Art for "Bad Hombres"
The feature-length film chronicles the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos, the world's only binational professional baseball team.

[10/06/20 - 11:03 AM]
Video: "Grand Army" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Five students. Five stories. One fight for their future.

[10/06/20 - 11:00 AM]
Warner Bros. Animation Announce Preschool Action-Adventure Comedy Series "Batwheels" in Production for Cartoon Network and HBO Max
The upcoming series will air on Cartoon Network and HBO Max, as well as globally across all Cartoon Network platforms.

[10/06/20 - 11:00 AM]
Tyler Perry to Receive "The People's Champion of 2020" Award at the "E! People's Choice Awards"
Perry will be recognized for his trailblazing work in entertainment, unwavering commitment to support multiple charitable organizations, and inspiring empathy and progress for humankind.

[10/06/20 - 11:00 AM]
Apple Orders "The Supermodels," A Documentary Event Series Exploring the Unprecedented and Iconic Careers of Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington
Hailing from Imagine Documentaries, the project will be directed and executive produced by two-time Academy Award winner Barbara Kopple.

[10/06/20 - 10:35 AM]
Hulu Lands Untitled "WeWork" Documentary from Ross Dinerstein's Campfire, Forbes, Olive Hill Media and Academy Award-Nominated Director Jed Rothstein
The documentary will be based on Forbes' comprehensive reporting of WeWork's bizarre descent from revered unicorn company and Wall Street darling to one of the most controversial tech startups in existence.

[10/06/20 - 10:18 AM]
Video: "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman" - Season 3 Official Trailer - Netflix
For the four-episode third season of the Netflix series David Letterman will welcome Kim Kardashian West, Robert Downey Jr., Dave Chappelle and Lizzo for in-depth conversations, combining humor and curiosity.

[10/06/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Pack" Hosted by Lindsey Vonn and Her Dog Lucy Releases First Look Trailer
The series, due November 20 on Amazon Prime Video, features twelve teams of dogs and their humans on an epic adventure across multiple continents.

[10/06/20 - 10:00 AM]
Kane Brown, Swae Lee and Khalid Team Up to Perform "Be Like That," Plus a Special Performance from Doja Cat at the "2020 Billboard Music Awards"
Previously announced "2020 Billboard Music Awards" performers include Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, BTS, Luke Combs, En Vogue, Demi Lovato, Sia, Post Malone and SAINt JHN.

[10/06/20 - 09:35 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Newest Ripped from the Headlines Movie "Girl in the Basement" Starring Stefanie Scott, Judd Nelson and Joely Fisher
Under the Broader Focus initiative, Lifetime reunites with Elisabeth Röhm who is making her directorial debut with this film.

[10/06/20 - 09:30 AM]
Food Network Is the Ultimate Thanksgiving Destination Across Platforms This November with Best-of-the-Best Recipes, Interactive Content and All-Star Culinary Expertise
Back-to-back weekends of Thanksgiving content lead up to the big day, kicking off the weekend of November 14 and concluding the weekend of November 21.

[10/06/20 - 09:02 AM]
Hit Travel Channel Series, "The Holzer Files," Returns with More Harrowing Tales from the Archives of America's First Ghost Hunter
A dedicated paranormal team - led by paranormal investigator Dave Schrader, psychic medium Cindy Kaza and equipment technician Shane Pittman - revisits Hans Holzer's most captivating cases.

[10/06/20 - 09:00 AM]
The History(R) Channel to Air Two-Hour Special "The Campaigns That Made History" Exploring Presidential Candidates in Political Competitions
Hosted by Carlos Watson, the special dives into the unexpected twists and turns that have highlighted presidential politics and campaigns over the last half-century.

[10/06/20 - 08:31 AM]
Gripping Drama "Save Me Too" to Launch on Peacock on Thursday, November 5
The series is the second season of the award-winning thriller "Save Me," which is currently streaming on Peacock.

[10/06/20 - 08:21 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Surges to Top Spot with NFL Special
The Eye's primetime coverage easily wins the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/06/20 - 08:01 AM]
A Lost Toy Searches for Home in New Netflix Family Series "Lost Ollie"
The show is inspired by a story developed by Academy Award winners Brandon Oldenburg and William Joyce, which later became the book "Ollie's Odyssey."

[10/06/20 - 08:01 AM]
Nine Home Renovation Superstars Sign on for Season Two of HGTV's Mega-Hit Series "Rock the Block"
The new season will have double the star power with eight of the network's brightest home renovation and design experts pairing up to completely transform identical three-story suburban properties in just one month.

[10/06/20 - 07:35 AM]
"Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" Returns to the Clubhouse Starting Sunday, October 11 at 10pm ET/PT
October guests include Mariah Carey, Matthew McConaughey, Sam Smith, Hoda Kotb, Lenny Kravitz, Marlon Wayans, Wynonna Judd and more.

[10/06/20 - 07:10 AM]
Daytime Talk Show "Tamron Hall" Renewed for a Third Season by Walt Disney Television
The owned ABC stations carrying "Tamron Hall" are WABC-TV New York, KABC-TV Los Angeles, WPVI-TV Philadelphia, KGO-TV San Francisco, KTRK-TV Houston, WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham and KFSN-TV Fresno.

[10/06/20 - 07:05 AM]
Crackle Announces the US Premiere of Original Sports Documentary, "Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story," Available October 15
Narrated by Dr. Dre, the documentary features never-before-seen footage from Lewis' personal archives, extensive interviews with Lewis and some of his greatest competitors including Mike Tyson, George Foreman, and Evander Holyfield.

[10/06/20 - 07:00 AM]
National Geographic Announces New Premiere Date for Docuseries, "Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller"
The series now premieres December 2 at 9:00/8:00c with a two-episode premiere.

[10/06/20 - 06:34 AM]
Today YouTube Originals Premieres New Interactive Voting Special, "YouChoose 2020"
This special is the first of two voting programs ("Kid Correspondent" - premiering in October) that will launch this month as part of YouTube's work to help users access helpful, authoritative voting-related information.

[10/06/20 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Selena: The Series" - Every Legend Begins with a Dream - Netflix
The series rolls out December 4 on the streaming service.

[10/06/20 - 06:05 AM]
"Elves" - A New Danish Netflix Original from the Creators of "The Rain"
The Danish language series has just begun its production outside of Copenhagen and stars among others Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Rasmus Hammerich, Peder Thomas Pedersen, Lila Nobel and Lukas Løkken.

[10/06/20 - 06:00 AM]
Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson Joins Nickelodeon as Vice President of News Programming and Executive Producer of Net's Rebooted "Nick News"
In her newly created role, Laguerre-Wilkinson will spearhead Nick's commitment of speaking to kids about the news and issues of the day they care about most, overseeing all aspects of research, development and execution of news segments across Nickelodeon's platforms.

[10/06/20 - 06:00 AM]
Cartoon Network Greenlights Magical Reimagining of the Baby Bears Arrival in New Series "We Baby Bears"
Currently in production, "We Bare Bears" director Manny Hernandez returns as executive producer to bring his own creative vision to life in the newest iteration of the sibling cubs arrival.

[10/05/20 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 5
Updates include: Netflix opts to pull the plug on "GLOW," "Teenage Bounty Hunters"; Chloë Grace Moretz to lead "The Peripheral" at Amazon; and Peter Nowalk lands "Valley of the Gods" at ABC.

[10/05/20 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Blackpink: Light Up the Sky" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The documentary offers a personal look at the group's four members, from their years as trainees to their current global success as the most popular K-pop girl group of all time.

[10/05/20 - 04:30 PM]
ABC News Debuts New Primetime Series "The Con," Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg
The series explores the troubling tales of people taken in by claims and promises that proved too good to be true, from identity fraud and misleading romance to the high-profile college admission scandal and Fyre Festival.

[10/05/20 - 03:00 PM]
Dracarys! Paddy Considine Cast as King Viserys Targaryen in "House of the Dragon"
HBO confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[10/05/20 - 02:38 PM]
FOX Sports Unveils 2020 MLB Postseason Lineup
FOX Sports opens its MLB Postseason coverage Tuesday, October 6 at 2:00 PM ET on FS1 with the Miami Marlins vs. the Atlanta Braves from Minute Maid Park in Houston.

[10/05/20 - 12:50 PM]
Fuse Cooks Up New Block of Food-Themed Originals on October 13 at 11pm ET/PT
Said block includes newcomer "Struggle Gourmet" and returning series "Made from Scratch."

[10/05/20 - 12:46 PM]
EPIX Greenlights "Fiasco" to Series
The six-episode project adapts host and executive producer Leon Neyfakh's podcast of the same name.

[10/05/20 - 12:17 PM]
Miley Cyrus Set to Go Unplugged in MTV's Global Music Special MTV Unplugged Presents "Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions"
Reimagining the beloved music series from her Los Angeles backyard, Cyrus will take the stage to perform an original cover of "Gimme More" by Britney spears, as well as covers of songs by Pearl Jam, The Cardigans and more.

[10/05/20 - 11:31 AM]
"Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" Makes Its Network Television Debut on The CW Network as a Four-Night Event This Thanksgiving Holiday
The mini-series will air a four-night event beginning Monday, November 23 through Thursday, November 26.

[10/05/20 - 11:30 AM]
FOX Entertainment Enters Broadcast First-Look Deal with John Requa and Glenn Ficarra
Under terms of the agreement, Requa and Ficarra will develop series, as well as direct program pilots, for FOX.

[10/05/20 - 11:02 AM]
Apple Original Films to Premiere "Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You" Documentary, Friday, October 23 on Apple TV+
The feature-length vérité documentary arrives the same day as Springsteen's new album "Letter To You."

[10/05/20 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces New One-Hour Special "Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event," A Celebration of Latinx Culture in America, Hosted by Gloria Estefan, Eva Longoria and Ricky Martin, to Be Broadcast Monday, Oct. 26
The one-hour special will celebrate America's diversity with a focus on Latinx culture, bringing joy, awareness and aid to the Latinx community that has been deeply impacted by and played an essential role in fighting COVID-19.

[10/05/20 - 10:42 AM]
Video: "The Expecting" - Official Trailer - Quibi
AnnaSophia Robb, Rory Culkin, and Mira Sorvino star in this edge-of-your-seat sci-fi thriller about a mysterious pregnancy and the potential dark secrets surrounding it.

[10/05/20 - 10:34 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films Sets Commercial-Free Broadcast Date for Ron Howard's "Rebuilding Paradise": Sunday, Nov. 8 at 9/8c
Said date is timed with the second anniversary of the Camp Fire in Paradise, California.

[10/05/20 - 10:27 AM]
Sabrina Carpenter to Produce and Star in Musical Re-Imagining "Alice" for Netflix, Alloy Entertainment and Carpenter's New Production Company, At Last Productions
The film is a contemporary re-imagining of "Alice in Wonderland," one of the most beloved and iconic characters in classic literature.

[10/05/20 - 10:08 AM]
Video: "Blood of Zeus" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a brewing war between the gods of Olympus and the titans, Heron, a commoner living on the outskirts of ancient Greece, becomes mankind's best hope of surviving an evil demon army, when he discovers the secrets of his past.

[10/05/20 - 10:01 AM]
"Chrisley Knows Best" and "Miz and Mrs" Return to USA Network for Back-to-Back Fall Premieres Thursday, November 12
Look for both series back-to-back beginning at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/05/20 - 09:59 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for "What the Constitution Means to Me"
In the final, record-breaking week of its hit Broadway run, director Marielle Heller captured the play at the Helen Hayes Theater in New York City.

[10/05/20 - 09:31 AM]
Susan Rovner Named Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
In this new role, Rovner will lead creative strategy for original entertainment content across NBCU's broadcast, cable and streaming platforms: NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, Syfy, Universal Kids, USA and Peacock.

[10/05/20 - 08:17 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Top ABC, NBA Finals
The network leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/05/20 - 08:00 AM]
The Band Is Coming Together: Busy Philipps Joins New Peacock Comedy "Girls5eva" from Tina Fey
Philipps joins the previously announced cast including Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Emmy nominee and Broadway actress Sara Bareilles, and Grammy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry.







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[04/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
Paramount+ Greenlights New Reality Series, "Team Moms," Executive Produced by Kim Kardashian and Love Island Producers, ITV
"Team Moms" launches viewers into the world of nationally competitive youth baseball via immersion into the Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona's first and only baseball prep school.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton Lead a New Generation of "Peaky Blinders" and First Look of Bell as Duke Is Revealed
Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski are also on board.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
"Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Returns for One Last Spell This Summer on Disney+ and Disney Channel
Executive producer Selena Gomez to make her directorial debut with the premiere episode.

[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
First-Ever "American Idol" Simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Surges Double Digits
Season to date, "American Idol" averages 5.11 million Total Viewers and stands as one of the few shows to notch year-over-year gains this season.

[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
Sarah Drew and Eric Johnson to Headline "When I Said I Do" (wt), The New Movie Inspired by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black's Beloved Duet of the Same Name
The movie is set to premiere Saturday, May 23 at 8/7c as part of the network's upcoming spring "Love of a Lifetime" original movie slate.

[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
Thursday Night Heats Up as "9-1-1: Nashville" and "9-1-1" Soar to Best Performance of the Season
On linear over three days, "9-1-1" earned 5.94 million Total Viewers, also nearly matching the show's previous season high in January.

[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
Hulu's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Deli Boys" Returns for a Second Season on May 28
Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani join as recurring guest stars for the second season, alongside series regulars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan and Fred Armisen.

[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
ESPN to Present WNBA Expansion Draft Friday, April 3
Malika Andrews will host the special, joined by analysts Carolyn Peck and Monica McNutt.

[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
Louis C.K. to Headline the Hollywood Bowl May 5 as Part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest
This summer, his newest stand-up special, "Ridiculous," will premiere globally on Netflix.

[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Ramy Youssef: In Love" Debuts April 17
Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
The series - from Paramount Television Studios - will be directed by Cord Jefferson, and written and adapted by author Jonathan Franzen.

[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Smiling Friends" - Final Episodes Trailer - Adult Swim
Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.

[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. with the First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day on Disney+
It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
New Faces Join "The Chi" Ensemble Cast for Its Final Season on Paramount+
Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins are among the latest additions.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
Maya Rose Skabar also stars in the film, which will premiere as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.