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[10/29/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 29
Updates include: Steve Agee joins John Cena in HBO Max's "Peacemaker"; Laura Benanti cast in "Gossip Girl" revival series; and Lil Yachty's "Public Figures" finds a new home at HBO Max.

[10/29/20 - 03:02 PM]
Video: "A Closer Look" with Ralph Tresvant - Official Trailer (HD) - UMC
The music documentary series profiles R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop artists whose song(s) have and continues to top the billboard charts and re-shape the music industry.

[10/29/20 - 02:22 PM]
Starz Comedy "Run the World" Starts Production in Harlem
The eight-episode, half-hour series is created by Leigh Davenport who will executive produce with showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser.

[10/29/20 - 02:01 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Trailer and Poster Art for "My Psychedelic Love Story" from Oscar(R) Winning Director Errol Morris
The film is a psychedelic head trip crossed with a possible CIA conspiracy and wrapped in a fascinating love story told by the late Joanna Harcourt-Smith about her time with Timothy Leary.

[10/29/20 - 12:25 PM]
OWN Announces First-Look Deal with Holly Carter and Releve Entertainment, An All3Media America Company
The first project under the new deal includes an all-star holiday gospel music special, "Our OWN Christmas" set to air on Tuesday, December 1.

[10/29/20 - 12:01 PM]
A&E Network Greenlights New Documentary Special "Biography: TLC" (wt) Celebrating the Iconic and Pioneering Story of the Top Selling American Female Group of All Time
The special will be directed by Matt Kay and will premiere on A&E in 2021.

[10/29/20 - 12:00 PM]
IMDb TV and Amazon Studios Greenlights Judge Judy Sheindlin to Preside Over a New Court Program for a Free Streaming Audience
The Untitled Judge Judy Sheindlin Project will feature no-nonsense, expeditious Judge Sheindlin's signature adjudication style with a new array of cases, litigants and judgments.

[10/29/20 - 12:00 PM]
CBS All Access Renews "No Activity" for a Fourth Season
In a departure from previous seasons, the fourth season will feature all the fan favorite characters in animated form.

[10/29/20 - 11:39 AM]
Acorn TV's "My Life Is Murder" Starring Lucy Lawless to Return in 2021
The 10-episode series moves from Melbourne, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand and is currently in pre-production, starring Lucy Lawless alongside her season one cohort Ebony Vagulans.

[10/29/20 - 11:30 AM]
Nickeloden Announces All-New Midnight Society for Season Two of Beloved Horror Anthology Series, "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
In season two (six episodes), this new group of kids tell a terrifying tale about a curse that has been cast over their small seaside town, haunted by an all-new villain named the Shadowman.

[10/29/20 - 11:08 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Returns with a Steamy Season on Sunday, December 6 at 8PM ET/PT
Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, Porsha Williams, and Kenya Moore return this season.

[10/29/20 - 11:02 AM]
Awkwafina and Sandra Oh Star in Untitled Sister Comedy for Netflix
In the film, a lonely recluse's life is upended when her train wreck of a sister vows to mend their relationship by helping her fulfill her lifelong dream: to be a contestant on her favorite game show.

[10/29/20 - 10:17 AM]
Lark Voorhies to Make Special Appearance on "Saved by the Bell" Premiering Wednesday, Nov. 25 on Peacock
Elizabeth Berkley Lauren and Mario Lopez star in the new series, reprising their roles as Jessie Spano and A.C. Slater.

[10/29/20 - 10:00 AM]
CBS All Access Announces Additional Casting for "Why Women Kill" Season Two
They join previously announced cast members Allison Tolman and Nick Frost.

[10/29/20 - 09:30 AM]
The CW Network Sets Premiere Dates for New Season
Highlights include the return of "The Flash" and the premiere of "Superman & Lois" on Tuesday, February 23.

[10/29/20 - 09:30 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Acquires Drama Series "Tell Me Your Secrets," Psychological Thriller Starring Lily Rabe, Amy Brenneman, Hamish Linklater and Enrique Murciano
The 10-episode drama, originally shot for TNT, revolves around a trio of characters, each with a mysterious and troubling past.

[10/29/20 - 09:19 AM]
The Midseason Premiere of "Tyler Perry's Ruthless" Returns Thursday, November 26 on BET+
The one-hour drama will drop three episodes on its premiere date, with new episodes launching every Thursday on BET+.

[10/29/20 - 09:13 AM]
HBO Documentary "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," Spotlighting the Legendary Band, Debuts December 12
This film follows the Bee Gee's meteoric rise as they rode the highs of fame and fortune, negotiated the vagaries of the ever-shifting music business and navigated the complexities of working so intimately alongside family.

[10/29/20 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces "My Dad the Bounty Hunter" an Intergalactic Space Epic for the Entire Family
Russell Hornsby, Yvonne Orji, Priah Ferguson, Yvette Nicole Brown, JeCobi Swain, Leslie Uggams, Rob Riggle and Jim Rash star in the animated series.

[10/29/20 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Rings in the Holidays with Its Annual Broadcasts of Beloved Animated Classics!
This holiday season, CBS continues its merry tradition as a destination for annual broadcasts of the beloved classics.

[10/29/20 - 08:41 AM]
Video: "Virgin River" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
For a small town, Virgin River has its fair share of drama - and Mel Monroe is often in the middle of it.

[10/29/20 - 08:30 AM]
CBS News Will Present "The Deciders" a One-Hour Primetime Special Exploring the Changing American Electorate as the Country Nears Election Day
Airing this Friday, October 30, the special will explore who makes up the voting blocs around the country and their potential influence in the election outcome.

[10/29/20 - 08:14 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Keeps FOX in Front
The network leads the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/29/20 - 08:07 AM]
Senator Kamala Harris Returns to "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Tonight at 11pm ET/PT on Comedy Central
Senator Harris previously joined Trevor around the launch of her own campaign for president, on February 20, 2019, and returns to the show during the critical final days of the election to reach the show's young and politically engaged audience.

[10/29/20 - 08:02 AM]
Drew and Jonathan Scott Team Up with Hollywood Stars for More Emotional Renovations in a New Season of HGTV's "Celebrity IOU"
Zooey Deschanel, Justin Hartley, Allison Janney and Rainn Wilson are among the upcoming participants.

[10/29/20 - 07:57 AM]
Investigation Discovery Serves Up Five New High-Profile Holiday Specials This Thanksgiving with "True Crime at 9"
Highlights include the 300th episode of "On the Case with Paula Zahn" on Sunday, November 29.

[10/29/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Crown" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Olivia Colman, Josh O'Connor, Gillian Anderson and Emma Corrin star in the new season, due on November 15.

[10/29/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Wolfwalkers" - Legendary Prologue - Apple TV+
Coming soon to theaters and on Apple TV+ December 11.

[10/29/20 - 06:22 AM]
Video: "Alien Xmas" - Official Trailer - Netflix Futures
Meet X, a little alien who learns that in a world full of stuff, things aren't meant to be taken, but given.

[10/29/20 - 05:20 AM]
Performers Announced for "The 54th Annual CMA Awards," Country Music's Biggest Night(TM), Broadcasting Live from Nashville's Music City Center Wednesday, Nov. 11, on ABC
Hosts Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will take the stage together for an emotional, groundbreaking tribute performance.

[10/28/20 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 28
Updates include: Peacock marks first cancellation with "Brave New World"; The CW eyes "Nancy Drew" spin-off; and more recasting on "Y: The Last Man" TV series.

[10/28/20 - 05:02 PM]
FOX Sports Caps Unprecedented 25th MLB Season as World Series Game 6 Delivers 13.2 Million Viewers
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Tuesday, October 27.

[10/28/20 - 04:35 PM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Trial 4" - A Netflix Original Documentary Series
The eight-episode docuseries delves into the story of Sean Ellis, a man who served 22 years in prison after being found guilty of killing Boston Police Detective John Mulligan in 1993.

[10/28/20 - 04:10 PM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of 2020 Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3
Chief anchor George Stephanopoulos will lead coverage from New York City joined by "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, "ABC News Live Prime" anchor Linsey Davis, and ABC News' powerhouse political team reporting and providing analysis on the presidential election.

[10/28/20 - 04:02 PM]
Video: "The Baby-Sitters Club" Is Getting a Season 2 - Netflix Futures
Season one is now streaming, only on Netflix.

[10/28/20 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Alice in Borderland" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya star in the series, which starts December 10.

[10/28/20 - 03:31 PM]
Richard Armitage, Cush Jumbo & James Nesbitt Star in the Next Series from Creator Harlan Coben
Netflix's "Stay Close" revolves around three people whose dark secrets resurface, setting off a chain of events that threatens to destroy their lives.

[10/28/20 - 02:37 PM]
TLC's "Darcey & Stacey" Wraps Up as Cable's Highest-Rated Freshman Series in 2020
TLC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[10/28/20 - 02:01 PM]
Investigation Discovery Partners with Acast to Launch Original Slate of True Crime Podcasts
Each podcast will embody a unique format, ranging from traditional narrative true crime series to topical talk show content to companion podcasts designed to complement traditional television programming.

[10/28/20 - 02:00 PM]
CBS Renews Hit Summer Series "Big Brother" for Its 23rd Season
Julie Chen Moonves will return as host.

[10/28/20 - 01:04 PM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Goes Out on Top for FOX
Game 6 wraps with the network in front among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/28/20 - 01:00 PM]
Amazon Studios Orders New Drama "Things I Know to Be True" with Academy and Emmy Awards Winner Nicole Kidman to Star and Executive Produce
Based on the award-winning play by Andrew Bovell, the project is about the resilience of an enduring marriage and the evolving nature of a family's love.

[10/28/20 - 12:01 PM]
HGTV to Sleigh the Holidays with Full Slate of Original Holiday Programming
Highlights include the quirky new four-part series "Biggest Little Christmas Showdown.

[10/28/20 - 11:30 AM]
Craig Robinson to Host "The Masked Dancer," FOX's Brand-New Celebrity Competition Show, Featuring Panelists Ken Jeong, Paula Abdul, Brian Austin Green, and Ashley Tisdale
The series will feature celebrity contestants shaking their tail feathers, while covered from head-to-toe in elaborate costumes and face masks, leaving audiences to guess their identities.

[10/28/20 - 11:30 AM]
Apple's Global Hit Comedy "Ted Lasso" Lands Early Season Three Renewal
The pickup comes ahead of its second season start of production in London early January.

[10/28/20 - 11:04 AM]
"The Paley Center Presents Law & Order: Before They Were Stars" Looks Back at Franchise's Legacy of Actors
The one-hour special will bow Thursday, November 12 immediately following the season 22 premiere of "Law & Order: SVU."

[10/28/20 - 10:59 AM]
HBO's "Murder on Middle Beach," A Chilling and Deeply Personal Four-Part Documentary Series, Debuts November 15
The documentary series presents Madison Hamburg's complicated journey as a young man determined to solve the unspeakable crime of his mother's murder and absolve the people he loves, while looking for answers within his fractured family and community.

[10/28/20 - 10:16 AM]
"Tiny Toons Looniversity" Ordered to Series for HBO Max and Cartoon Network
Under the two-season straight-to-series order, Steven Spielberg will return as executive producer, with Sam Register, Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank also serving as executive producers.

[10/28/20 - 10:14 AM]
Genndy Tartakovsky's Supernatural Animated-Action Series "Unicorn: Warriors Eternal" Ordered for HBO Max and Cartoon Network
Inspired by myths and lore from across the globe, the show will follow a team of ancient teen heroes as they work together to protect the world from an unforeseen omen.

[10/28/20 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Max to Bring Dark Comedy "Two Weeks to Live" Starring Maisie Williams to the Platform November 5
The six-part original series tells a comic tale of love and revenge born from a seemingly harmless prank that goes terribly wrong.







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[09/18/25 - 11:36 AM]
Great American Media Serves Up "Christmas By the Spoonful" (wt), Starring Jill Wagner and Trevor Donovan, An Original Movie Premiere for Great American Christmas 2025
In the film, Beth Green (Wagner) a devoted cafe owner, returns to her hometown of Snow Ridge to help her parents host the town's most cherished tradition, the annual Yuletide Potluck, a holiday potluck that welcome military families and veterans who might otherwise spend Christmas alone.

[09/18/25 - 11:15 AM]
NBC Comedy Locks in Comedy Slate Adding "Stumble" and "The Paper" to November Schedule
New series "Stumble" will debut Friday, November 7 at 8:30/7:30c; while "The Paper" is set to premiere Monday, November 10 at 8:30/7:30c.

[09/18/25 - 11:00 AM]
Starz Sets Lead Cast for Propulsive New Crime Drama "Fightland" as Production Begins in London
In addition, BAFTA-Award winner Otto Bathurst has been confirmed as director for the first two episodes, and Sebastain Thiel has been confirmed as a director on season one.

[09/18/25 - 10:31 AM]
"Starting 5" Season 2 - Date Announcement & First Look Photos
The new season - featuring Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and James Harden - premieres October 16 on Netflix.

[09/18/25 - 10:08 AM]
Video: "House of David" Season 2 Official Trailer - Watch Only on Wonder Project on Prime Video October 5th
As Saul's reign unravels, the nation stands on the edge of chaos.

[09/18/25 - 10:08 AM]
"106 & Sports" Set to Premiere October 15 on BET, Hosted by Cam Newton and Ashley Nicole Moss
Marking the 25th anniversary of the legacy show and capturing the energy of the iconic brand, "106 & Sports" delivers a fresh countdown highlighting sports, music, and entertainment like never before.

[09/18/25 - 10:03 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Reveals Season 34 Theme Nights
Each week, the celebrity and pro duos will dance routines set to iconic music celebrating legendary eras and artists, unforgettable pop-culture moments and more.

[09/18/25 - 10:02 AM]
ABC News Studios and "20/20" Announce "Robert Redford: The Life & Legacy of an American Icon - Special Edition of 20/20"
The one-hour special - airing Thursday, September 18 on ABC - celebrates the life and legacy of the actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker who passed away on September 16.

[09/18/25 - 10:00 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" to Premiere 51st Season Oct. 4 on NBC and Peacock with Three Back-to-Back Shows
Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler, and Sabrina Carpenter are among the first wave of hosts.

[09/18/25 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Studios Returns to New York Comic Con with "Star Trek" Universe Panel and New Series "NCIS: Tony & Ziva"
CBS Studios is back at New York Comic Con, offering exclusive first looks, panel discussions, screenings and unique fan experiences.

[09/18/25 - 09:30 AM]
French HBO Original Series "The Seduction" Debuts November 14
To be the hero of your own story, you sometimes have to be the villain in others'.

[09/18/25 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Heart-Pounding Teaser Trailer for the Final Season of "Outlander"
As the groundbreaking series prepares for its last chapter, the teaser shares a glimpse into the heart-wrenching journey that lies ahead for Claire and Jamie's enduring love story.

[09/18/25 - 09:10 AM]
CBS and Dick Clark Productions Announce New "Golden Eve" Primetime Special, Honoring Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett Award-Recipients, Airing Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
The special will air as a marquee event during Golden Week, a new dynamic week-long experience across Paramount platforms as well as celebratory kick-off events ahead of the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, the first major awards show of the season, airing live Sunday, January 11, 2026.

[09/18/25 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Chad Powers" - Eli Manning + Glen Powell Sneak Peek - Hulu
A sneak peek brought to you by the "Chad Powers" multiverse...

[09/18/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Chair Company" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Ron witnessed a problem. It was a big problem.