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[10/12/20 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 12
Updates include: Izzy G latest tapped for "B Positive" at CBS; Colette Burson to bring "The Growing Season" to ABC; and Keira Knightley bows out of Apple's "The Essex Serpent."

[10/12/20 - 01:16 PM]
The Walt Disney Company Announces Strategic Reorganization of Its Media and Entertainment Businesses
The creation of content will be managed in three distinct groups - Studios, General Entertainment, and Sports - headed by current leaders Alan F. Horn and Alan Bergman, Peter Rice, and James Pitaro.

[10/12/20 - 12:28 PM]
Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean" Joins "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" for a Virtual Two-Part Reunion Beginning Monday, October 19 at 9PM ET/PT
As the crew looks back on an emotionally-charged season, nothing is left off the table when these yachties address everything from maritime law, crew turnaround and challenges with hierarchy on board.

[10/12/20 - 11:15 AM]
ABC News Hosts Town Hall With Former Vice President Joe Biden Airing Thursday, Oct. 15
The live primetime event will be moderated by ABC News chief anchor George Stephanopoulos.

[10/12/20 - 11:03 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders New Comedy Series "Flatbush Misdemeanors"
The raw comedy of city life follows Dan and Kevin, who play characters struggling to thrive in their new surroundings in the brash environment of Flatbush, Brooklyn.

[10/12/20 - 11:00 AM]
Celebrate "Curb Your Enthusiasm's" 20th Anniversary on HBO Max
Watch every iconic episode and laugh out loud to all your favorite Larry-isms by streaming all ten seasons on HBO Max.

[10/12/20 - 11:00 AM]
E! Follows Nikki and Brie's Pregnancy Journey as the New Season of "Total Bellas" Premieres on Thursday, November 12 at 9PM ET/PT
Last season, "Total Bellas" delivered more than 1 million total viewers, 672,000 P18-49 and 499,000 W18-49, up 12 percent, nine percent and 16 percent, respectively, from the prior season.

[10/12/20 - 10:30 AM]
Joshua Jackson Joins Peacock's "Dr. Death" in Title Role
Due to production delays relating to the coronavirus pandemic, Jamie Dornan, who originally had been cast in the role, is no longer professionally available to participate in the production.

[10/12/20 - 10:05 AM]
"American Idol" In-House Mentor Bobby Bones to Return for the New Season on ABC
Bones will once again offer his industry expertise, helping hopefuls tap into their artistry and take their performances to the next level.

[10/12/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Operation Christmas Drop" - Official Trailer - Netflix
While gathering evidence to support closing a tropical U.S. Air Force base, a by-the-book congressional aide warms to its big-hearted captain.

[10/12/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Clouds" - Official Trailer #2 - Disney+
The original movie based on the true story of Zach Sobiech starts streaming October 16.

[10/12/20 - 09:30 AM]
Disney Channel Greenlights Dan Povenmire's Animated Sibling Superhero Comedy "Hamster & Gretel"
Povenmire will executive-produce the new animated series, which is inspired by his relationship with his younger sister.

[10/12/20 - 09:29 AM]
Season 2 of HBO's "His Dark Materials" Debuts November 16
Joining the cast this season are Terence Stamp, Jade Anouka and Simone Kirby.

[10/12/20 - 09:21 AM]
Video: "Last Looks" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Narrated and executive produced by Dakota Fanning, "Last Looks" investigates the real crimes that have shaken the fashion industry.

[10/12/20 - 09:02 AM]
Appointment Confirmed: "Dream Corp LLC" Welcomes You Back for Season Three Sunday, October 25 at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim
Arriving for treatment, this season's guest stars include Rupert Friend, Sam Richardson, Bobby Lee, Karan Soni, Thomas Middleditch, Mindy Sterling, Jimmi Simpson, and Baron Vaughn.

[10/12/20 - 09:01 AM]
Critics Choice Association Announces Inaugural "Critics Choice Super Awards" Honoring Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, Action, and Animation Movies and Series
The awards presentation, which will be produced remotely following COVID safety protocols, will air as a television special on The CW Network on Sunday, January 10, 2021.

[10/12/20 - 09:00 AM]
Janelle Monae Closes the First Season of HBO's "Lovecraft Country" with a Virtual Reality Concert Experience
"I'm so excited to partner with HBO and The Mill to pioneer the future of concert experiences in Sanctum," said Janelle Monáe.

[10/12/20 - 08:47 AM]
Discovery Family Channel Introduces the Next Magical Chapter in the My Little Pony Universe with Brand-New Series "My Little Pony: Pony Life"
The Mane 6 - Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie - are back with an all-new series featuring brand-new adorable character designs inspired by Japanese Chibi-style animation.

[10/12/20 - 08:17 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Top ABC, NBA Finals
The network takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/12/20 - 08:00 AM]
EPIX Announces Season Two of "Pennyworth" Will Premiere December 13, 2020
New casting announcements for this season include Lucius Fox, who will be played by Simon Manyonda, and Melanie Troy, who will be played by Jessica de Gouw.

[10/12/20 - 07:33 AM]
Tamara Day Returns for Six New Episodes of HGTV's "Bargain Mansions" on Monday, Nov. 9, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
More than 26 million viewers have watched this season of the popular series, in which the busy mother of four, expert designer and restoration enthusiast buys dilapidated manors surprisingly cheap and uses budget-conscious design to turn them into forever homes for families.

[10/12/20 - 07:04 AM]
FOX Sports Announces 2020 TSL Television Schedule
Seven regular season games air weekday evenings on FS1, culminating in a championship matchup the week of Monday, November 23.

[10/12/20 - 06:22 AM]
FOX Sports and Samsung's Exclusive 5G Smartphone Experience Lets Fans Control the Action During MLB Postseason
FOX Sports' robust standard number of MLB Postseason broadcast cameras are complemented by more than 90 additional proprietary cameras inside of Globe Life Park at Arlington, home to the NLCS and World Series.

[10/12/20 - 06:04 AM]
A Killer Is Convicted, But Is the True Culprit on the Loose? ID Explores Cases Under Dispute in the New Series Killer in Question
"With this series, we chose to take a risk and look at four highly contested cases under intense scrutiny within their communities," said Henry Schleiff.

[10/12/20 - 05:58 AM]
The History(R) Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman" (Working Title) as Part of A+E Networks MIPCOM Upfront
Produced by Freeman and producer Lori McCreary's production company, Revelations Entertainment, the six one-hour episode series will reveal in detail history's greatest convict escapes from some of the most notorious prisons in the world.

[10/12/20 - 03:23 AM]
Video: "Suburra" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this final chapter, the fight to conquer Rome becomes more open and ruthless than ever.

[10/12/20 - 01:07 AM]
Video: "Barbarians" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Rival Germanic tribes must unite to drive the imperial Roman Army from their homeland.

[10/11/20 - 11:11 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Sports Showdown
The Alphabet's college football coverage leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/11/20 - 11:06 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Is the #1 Show of the Night on the Big 4 in Saturday Overnights
NBC spins the late-night numbers for Saturday, October 10.

[10/11/20 - 10:30 AM]
Video: "Animaniacs" Jurassic Park Clip - A Hulu Original
All new episodes drop Friday, November 20 on the streaming service.

[10/10/20 - 09:32 AM]
Video: "A Discovery of Witches" - Series 2 - First Look Trailer
Take an exclusive first look at Series 2, returning in January 2021.

[10/10/20 - 08:36 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Finals Keep ABC in Front
The Alphabet's coverage of Game 5 once again leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/09/20 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 9
Updates include: Susan Sarandon cast in HBO Max's "Red Bird Lane"; Netflix tables "The Magic Order"; and HBO Max formally orders "Green Lantern" to series.

[10/09/20 - 06:08 PM]
Video: Hulu's NYCC Panels - "Monsterland," "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K." and "Helstrom"
Coming out of NYCC, the "M.O.D.O.K." team has announced a contest where fans can win a chance to appear in the show.

[10/09/20 - 04:32 PM]
Video: "Resident Alien" Invasion! Syfy Drops First Seven Minutes of Pilot
The Alan Tudyk-led dramedy will premiere in January 2021.

[10/09/20 - 04:16 PM]
Video: Season 3 Teaser Trailer - "American Gods" - Starz
They say you can't outrun your destiny, but Shadow's sure as hell gonna try.

[10/09/20 - 12:00 PM]
Ashley Park Reunites with Tina Fey After Broadway's "Mean Girls" to Recur on Peacock Comedy "Girls5eva"
Park is set in a recurring role along with the previously announced cast including Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell and Busy Philipps.

[10/09/20 - 11:33 AM]
Showtime Sports(R) Announces Six-Part "Shut Up and Dribble" Short Feature Series
Each five-to-seven-minute short, voiced by journalist Jemele Hill, will be released on the Showtime Basketball YouTube Channel and air interstitially on Showtime over the next two weeks.

[10/09/20 - 11:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Suits Up for "The Astronauts" Hour-Long Premiere Event, Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 P.M. (ET/PT)
The brand-new live-action series follows a group of kids who embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they are mistakenly launched into space.

[10/09/20 - 10:49 AM]
BBC America's New Original Series, "The Watch," Enlists Wendell Pierce and Matt Berry
The series will premiere on Sunday, January 3 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[10/09/20 - 10:37 AM]
Maya Erskine, George Takei, Masi Oka, Randall Park, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Song, and Darren Barnet Will Voice Characters in Netflix's "Blue Eye Samurai"
The animated action series is about a master of the sword who lives life in disguise while seeking revenge in Edo-period Japan.

[10/09/20 - 10:31 AM]
Murder, Mayhem and Madness Take on a Whole New Meaning When Zak Bagans and the "Ghost Adventures" Team Carry Out the First-Ever Paranormal Investigation Inside the Infamous Joe Exotic Zoo
Travel Channel's two-hour special, "Ghost Adventures: Horror at Joe Exotic Zoo," premieres Thursday, October 29 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/09/20 - 10:10 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Stand" During New York Comic Con Panel
The nine-episode limited-event series premieres Thursday, December 17, with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays exclusively for CBS All Access subscribers.

[10/09/20 - 10:05 AM]
CBS Program Advisory for Tuesday, Oct. 13
The NFL's Buffalo at Tennessee game will now be broadcast nationally on said night at 7:00/6:00c.

[10/09/20 - 10:01 AM]
Alex Kershaw's Acclaimed WWII Nonfiction Book "The Liberator" Is Now a Bold New Animated Project on Netflix
Follow the 157th regiment from Sicily to the heart of Germany when "The Liberator" premieres November 11.

[10/09/20 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Documentary Films' "Murder on Middle Beach" Debuts November 15
The four-part documentary series presents Madison Hamburg's complicated journey as a young man determined to solve an unspeakable crime and absolve the people he loves, while looking for answers within his fractured family and community.

[10/09/20 - 09:31 AM]
"North Woods Law" Returns to Animal Planet for an All-New Season on Sunday, Oct. 11
Whether it's the rugged landscapes or heart-stopping animal encounters, New Hampshire provides a never-ending series of unpredictable challenges for its conservation officers.

[10/09/20 - 09:00 AM]
"The Elf on the Shelf" Is Coming to Netflix
Various series, movies and specials are in the works, both animated and live action.

[10/09/20 - 08:16 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Sparks to Victory with "Thursday Night Football"
The network easily wins the evening among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/09/20 - 08:14 AM]
Video: "Rogue City" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the film, a complex case of rivalry between gangs and a group of cops unfolds in Marseille, where the border between personal and professional justice is blurred.







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[10/02/25 - 04:09 PM]
ESPN Delivers the Most-Watched WNBA Semifinals Ever
Game 5 between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces averaged 1.8 million viewers, peaking at 2.1 million.

[10/02/25 - 03:01 PM]
Video: "Twisted Wonderland" - Trailer - Disney+
Your favorite villains reimagined in ways you've never dared to dream.

[10/02/25 - 02:51 PM]
ESPN's Record-Setting Day One of MLB Wild Card Series
Coverage of Red Sox versus Yankees averaged 6.5 million viewers, peaking at 9.9 million.

[10/02/25 - 02:03 PM]
All-New Season of "In the Eye of the Storm" Returns Sunday, November 2 at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery
From real-time footage to raw, firsthand accounts, each episode captures the chaos, courage and resilience of those who faced the fury head-on.

[10/02/25 - 11:54 AM]
Video: "9-1-1" Official Trailer - Premieres October 9 on ABC and Stream on Hulu
Watch now and get ready to take off into a new season premiering October 9 on ABC and stream on Hulu.

[10/02/25 - 11:02 AM]
The Pulse Is Strong for "Chicago Med," Which Is Set to Cross the Milestone 200th Episode Threshold on Wednesday, Oct. 8
Titled "A Game of Inches," this second episode of season 11 welcomes back a familiar face when Nick Gehlfuss steps back through the doors of Gaffney Medical Center.

[10/02/25 - 11:01 AM]
Fiona Glascott, Belinda Bromilow, and Emma Shipp, Join the Cast of Netflix's New Limited-Series Adaptation of "The Age of Innocence"
Hayley Mills, Ryan Morgan, Will Tudor, John Light, Steven Pacey, Kel Matsena, Lucia Balordi, Elly Roberts, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Anna Madeley and Michael Cochrane are also set to appear in the series.

[10/02/25 - 11:00 AM]
"Survivor" and "The Amazing Race" Season Premieres Hit Their Largest 3-Day Streaming Viewerships Ever
The "Survivor" season 49 premiere grew to 6.83 million viewers with three days of multiplatform viewership; while "The Amazing Race" season 38 premiere grew to 4.01 million viewers.

[10/02/25 - 10:32 AM]
Kane & Katelyn Brown Join Lifetime Holiday Family with "Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch" Inspired by Their Hit Song
The movie will star Arielle Kebbel and singer-songwriter Tyler Hilton.

[10/02/25 - 10:28 AM]
You Bet! ESPN and ABC to Exclusively Present the 2025 WNBA Finals Presented by YouTube TV - Las Vegas Aces-Phoenix Mercury, Beginning Friday, Oct. 3
Games 2, 3, and 4 of the Finals will air on Sunday, October 5, Wednesday, October 8, and Friday, October 10, respectively.

[10/02/25 - 10:15 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Explosive Trailer and Key Art for the Third and Final Season of "Power Book IV: Force," Premiering November 7
After cutting ties in New York, Tommy's (Joseph Sikora) newfound family and the allure of Chicago's ruthless drug game enticed him to stay and set his sights on taking over the Windy City.

[10/02/25 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up!" Theme Song and Key Art Revealed
The special premieres Thursday, Oct. 16, on Disney Jr. (8 a.m. EDT/PDT) and later that day on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand.

[10/02/25 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Embarks on New Documentary Following Colin O'Brady's Most Ambitious Antarctic Expedition
In November 2025, O'Brady will attempt to journey water's edge to water's edge across the most unforgiving wilderness on Earth.

[10/02/25 - 09:38 AM]
"Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" Scores on Friday Nights with Biggest Total Viewer Audience in Nearly Two Years
"Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" stood as the No. 1 program of the night, rising by double digits in Total Viewers over its previous season premiere.

[10/02/25 - 09:03 AM]
The NATAS Announces Star-Studded Lineup of Presenters from the World of Daytime for the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, October 17
The ceremony will stream live at watch.theemmys.tv and via The Emmys app.