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    [wednesday, november 11, 2020]    
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[11/11/20 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 11
Updates include: Netflix set to land Arnold Schwarzenegger-led series; Kathleen Robertson cast in ABC's "Triage" pilot; and Adam Goldberg joins the cast of "The Equalizer" reboot at CBS.

[11/11/20 - 04:42 PM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Trailer for "Craftopia" Holiday Special
HBO Max will launch two "Craftopia" winter spectaculars Thursday, November 26.

[11/11/20 - 12:01 PM]
Oprah Winfrey Interviews President Barack Obama About His New Memoir, "A Promised Land," Premiering Tuesday, November 17, for Free Exclusively on Apple TV+
The 44th president of the United States will be Oprah Winfrey's guest on a new episode of "The Oprah Conversation," premiering globally on Apple TV+ on Tuesday, November 17 at 9 AM ET / 6 AM PT.

[11/11/20 - 11:45 AM]
Competition Series "Lego(R) Masters" Renewed for a Second Season on FOX
Season two will premiere in 2021 on FOX and Will Arnett will return as producer and host.

[11/11/20 - 11:32 AM]
BBC America's "Doctor Who" Begins Filming Season 13
With Jodie Whittaker once again reprising her role as the Doctor, fans can look forward to seeing her on her adventures once again as she fights the good fight across space and time.

[11/11/20 - 11:13 AM]
CNN Films Premieres "Jimmy Carter, Rock & Roll President" on January 3rd
Director Mary Wharton's engaging film explores how President Carter's deep love of all forms of music has been both a feature and an asset for his storied life and career.

[11/11/20 - 11:04 AM]
Comedy Central Strikes Triple Deal with Global Superstar Jeff Dunham
"Jeff Dunham's Completely Unrehearsed Last-Minute Pandemic Holiday Special" to world premiere during Thanksgiving weekend on Friday, November 27 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/11/20 - 11:00 AM]
Danielle Brooks, Robert Patrick, Jennifer Holland and Chris Conrad to Star in HBO Max Original Series "Peacemaker" from James Gunn and Peter Safran
They join previously announced stars John Cena in the title role and Steve Agee as John Economos.

[11/11/20 - 10:43 AM]
Grammy(R) Award-Winning Entertainment Icon Dolly Parton Shares the Spirit of the Holidays in Her New One-Hour Special "A Holly Dolly Christmas," Sunday, Dec. 6 on CBS
"I am so proud to be a part of the CBS family this holiday season with my new Christmas special," said Dolly Parton.

[11/11/20 - 10:11 AM]
Video: "Inside Pixar" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Discover the inspiration for every detail you see on screen.

[11/11/20 - 10:00 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Releases Trailer and Key Art for New Docuseries "Texas 6"
The first three episodes will be available Thanksgiving Day, November 26.

[11/11/20 - 09:57 AM]
Discovery and Science Channel Partner with The Washington Post to Capture Historic NASA and SpaceX Launch to the International Space Station Paving the Way to Commercial Space Travel
"Space Launch Live: Crew-1 Lift Off," a multiplatform event, will simulcast live on both coasts on Saturday, November 14, at 6 PM ET/ 3 PM PT on Discovery and Science Channel.

[11/11/20 - 09:39 AM]
Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoe Chao, Ben Schwartz, Ike Barinholtz, Dave Franco, Jamie Demetriou, Ilana Glazer & John Early to Star in Apple TV+ Whodunnit Comedy Series "The Afterparty"
The project comes from Golden Globe Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord.

[11/11/20 - 09:31 AM]
National Geographic Gives Season Two Order to Network's Highest-Rated Scripted Series Ever, "The Hot Zone"
Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson return as executive producers and showrunners for this next installment, which will focus on the anthrax attacks of 2001.

[11/11/20 - 09:07 AM]
The Pack Is Back! Season 2 of "Lazor Wulf" Premieres December 6 on Adult Swim
The quarter-hour animated series is created by Henry Bonsu and executive-produced by Bonsu and Vince Staples.

[11/11/20 - 09:00 AM]
Disney Channel Unwraps All-New Holiday Specials in December
"Disney Holiday Magic Quest," "Challenge Accepted! Disney Channel's Epic Holiday Showdown" and "Disney Channel Holiday House Party" are all on tap next month.

[11/11/20 - 08:33 AM]
Instagram Sensation "Cheap Old Houses" Gets Greenlight for New HGTV Series
Each month, their uber popular Instagram feed racks up millions of views with images of surprising property bargains that are architecturally intact and available for under $150,000.

[11/11/20 - 08:28 AM]
Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold Return as Third Time Hosts of the "2020 Soul Train Awards" Presented by BET Airing Sunday, November 29th at 8 PM EST
This year's event will simulcast on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 at 8 PM EST with a one-hour pre-show beginning at 7 PM EST, followed by the broadcast television debut of DJ Cassidy's groundbreaking virtual series "Pass the Mic."

[11/11/20 - 08:10 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelorette" Puts ABC in Top Demo Spot
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched network overall.

[11/11/20 - 08:09 AM]
CBS Orders "United States of Al" to Series, A New Comedy from Award-Winning Executive Producer Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari for the 2020-2021 Broadcast Season
Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young star in the multi-camera project.

[11/11/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "We Are the Champions" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Explore an array of unique competitions, from the quirky to the bizarre, and meet their passionate communities in this docuseries from executive producer Rainn Wilson.

[11/11/20 - 08:00 AM]
"Emily in Paris" Renewed for Season 2
The series stars Lily Collins and is produced by MTV Studios, Darren Star Productions, and Jax Media.

[11/11/20 - 07:12 AM]
18th Annual "WWE Tribute to the Troops" to Air on FOX
The annual special will air on FOX on Sunday, December 6, adjacent to Sunday's regional NFL broadcasts.

[11/11/20 - 06:11 AM]
Video: "Black Beauty" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The film, starring Mackenzie Foy and featuring Academy Award-winner Kate Winslet as the voice of Beauty, premieres November 27.

[11/11/20 - 05:40 AM]
Kelsea Ballerini to Perform at "The 54th Annual CMA Awards"
Additionally, hosts Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will debut an emotional, world premiere performance of their "In the Ghetto" collaboration in tribute to Country legend and three-time CMA Awards host Mac Davis.

[11/10/20 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 10
Updates include: HBO passes on second season for "The Outsider"; Bad Bunny among those bound for "Narcos: Mexico"; and PBS lands the U.S. rights to "Around the World in 80 Days."

[11/10/20 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The series starts streaming on Mickey's birthday, November 18.

[11/10/20 - 01:22 PM]
Showtime to Air "Desus & Mero" Hour-Long Original Special on Sunday, November 15 at 10 PM ET/PT
"DMFM: The Home of Boom Bap" will transform the "Desus & Mero" studio into an old-school radio station and focus on the history of hip hop, featuring special guests including Busta Rhymes, Sheila E, City Girls, Juicy J and Cam'ron.

[11/10/20 - 12:28 PM]
Engineering at Its Best... and Worst: Don't Miss the Return of Science Channel's Hit Series "Deadly Engineering" and "Impossible Engineering" Premiering November 11
With the return of the two series, viewers travel worldwide to discover remarkable engineering feats that prove impossible, and witness some of engineering's greatest successes and failures through expert analysis, archived footage, and witness interviews.

[11/10/20 - 11:53 AM]
Discovery Channel Takes Viewers on an Epic Journey of Exploration in Brand-New Series "Lost Relics of the Knights Templar" Premiering November 11
Narrated by explorer Josh Gates, the series follows two of the world's most prolific treasure hunters Hamilton White and Carl Cookson as they embark on an epic journey that takes them all over Europe and the Middle East.

[11/10/20 - 11:40 AM]
Lifetime Announces Four New Movies to "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Holiday Programming Slate
Chad Michael Murray, Jessica Lowndes, Jamie Luner, Johnny Messner, Brooke Burfitt, Dan Jeannotte, Malone Thomas and Jason Burkey are among those featured.

[11/10/20 - 11:30 AM]
FOX Announces Winter Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
Newcomers include "The Masked Dancer" and "Call Me Kat."

[11/10/20 - 11:07 AM]
Video: EPIX Releases Official Trailer for "Pennyworth" Season 2
As previously announced, the series returns Sunday, December 13.

[11/10/20 - 11:03 AM]
Performers and Presenters Announced for the 2020 "E! People's Choice Awards" This Sunday, November 15 at 9:00PM ET/PT
Grammy award-winner Justin Bieber and Chloe x Halle will take the stage for two unforgettable performances.

[11/10/20 - 11:02 AM]
NBC Adds New Canadian Medical Drama "Nurses" to Primetime Lineup
Preview episodes will air Monday, December 7 and December 14 at 10:00/9:00c before shifting to Tuesday, January 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/10/20 - 10:27 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Expands to Two-Hour Broadcasts Starting This Friday
The special run is slated to continue through Summer 2021.

[11/10/20 - 10:02 AM]
Seven Couples Hope for Long Lasting Love on a New Season of TLC's "90 Day Fiance"
The eighth season of the original "90 Day" series that started it all premieres Sunday, December 6 at 8:00/7:00c on TLC.

[11/10/20 - 10:02 AM]
Hulu's Winter 2020-2021 Original Programming Slate
Newly announced premieres include "The Sister" on January 22 and the return of "Endlings" on January 15.

[11/10/20 - 10:00 AM]
IMDb TV and Amazon Prime Video Greenlight Season Two of the Spy Thriller Series "Alex Rider"
The next season will be based on "Eagle Strike," the fourth novel in the best-selling "Alex Rider" franchise.

[11/10/20 - 10:00 AM]
Marnee Carpenter Joins the Cast of CBS' New Mid-Season Drama Series "Clarice" as a Series Regular
The series has also added Jayne Atkinson, Shawn Doyle and Tim Guinee as guest stars.

[11/10/20 - 09:34 AM]
Video: "Yellowstone" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Peacock
Look for the latest season to drop on the streaming service November 22.

[11/10/20 - 09:30 AM]
Disney Channel Original Movie "Christmas Again" Begins Production, Featuring a Multitalented Cast
The movie, filming in Chicago, centers on Rowena "Ro" (Scarlett Estevez), a high-spirited 11-year-old girl experiencing a lackluster Christmas.

[11/10/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Mr. Iglesias" Part 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Class is back in session December 8, only on Netflix.

[11/10/20 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Announces Early 2021 Unscripted Premiere Dates
Highlights include a trio of newcomers - "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," "The Chase" and "The Hustler" - premiering Thursday, January 7.

[11/10/20 - 08:55 AM]
OWN Celebrates the Holidays with Three New Original Christmas Movies Premiering in December
Vivica A. Fox, Lamman Rucker, Meagan Holder, Idara Victor and Tonea Stewart are among the featured talent.

[11/10/20 - 08:28 AM]
"Sesame Street's" 51st Season Launches on Thursday, November 12 on HBO Max
New episodes - 35 in all - will be available every Thursday on HBO Max, with the season coming to PBS Kids in Fall 2021.

[11/10/20 - 08:15 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Pulls in Front of NBC in Tight Race
The Alphabet narrowly wins the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/10/20 - 08:07 AM]
On Veterans Day A+E Networks(R) Honors Our Nation's Veterans and Military Families with New Initiatives and Enhancements to Core Programs
Highlights include the one-hour television special "Variety's Salute to Service" airing November 11 at 10:00/9:00c on History.

[11/10/20 - 08:01 AM]
Nickelodeon to Partner with Baby2Baby for Blue's Clues & You! "Blue Friday" to Help Provide Essentials to Families in Need This Holiday Season
Baby2Baby provides children living in poverty, ages 0-12 years, with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.

[11/10/20 - 08:01 AM]
They're Not Done Yet - "The Umbrella Academy" Season 3 Is Officially Happening
Netflix confirmed the renewal on social media this morning.







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[12/16/25 - 02:30 PM]
CBS News Will Air a Special Report for President Donald J. Trump's Live Primetime Address to the Nation from the White House, Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 9:00 PM, ET
The "Survivor" finale (starting at 8:00 PM, ET/PT) will resume where it left off immediately following the president's address for Eastern and Central Time Zone viewers on the CBS Television Network and air in its entirety.

[12/16/25 - 02:15 PM]
FOX NFL Week 15 Scores 19.4 Million Viewers for "America's Game of the Week"
Season-to-date, the NFL on FOX is averaging 20,055,000 viewers; up +8% over last year's average (18,630,000) and its best since 2015.

[12/16/25 - 02:15 PM]
"CBS News Presents: A Town Hall with Erika Kirk" Boosts CBS' Time Period Performance in Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
The special delivered 1.9 million viewers with 265,000 in the adults 25-54 demographic on Saturday, December 13.

[12/16/25 - 01:57 PM]
ESPN's Signature MegaCast Presentation Returns for College Football Playoff First Round Presented by Allstate
ESPN will present more than a dozen total offerings during the two First Round games of the 12-team College Football Playoff on Friday, December 19 and Saturday, December 20.

[12/16/25 - 01:33 PM]
Next on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN - January 2026
Highlights include new seasons of "Tell Me Lies" and "A Thousand Blows" plus the premieres of "The Beauty" and "Wonder Man."

[12/16/25 - 01:04 PM]
FX's "Seven Sisters" Ordered to Series on Hulu
Elizabeth Olsen, Cristin Milioti and J. Smith-Cameron lead the new family drama featuring Anthony Edwards, Meredith Hagner, Odessa Young, Zoë Winters, Bridget Brown, Carolyn Kettig, Philip Ettinger, and Ryan Eggold.

[12/16/25 - 12:02 PM]
Video: "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story" - Official Trailer - Netflix
People sought her guidance - then came her child abuse arrest with mom influencer Ruby Franke. Unpack the chilling case of therapist Jodi Hildebrandt.

[12/16/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of December 8 - "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" Cracks the Case at No. 1 in the Top 10
New comedy series "Man vs. Baby" took No. 1 on the English TV list with 19.1 million views, with the Rowan Atkinson vehicle eliciting laughs over the bumbling Trevor Bingley trying to earn money house-sitting for millionaires while a lost baby keeps him on his toes.

[12/16/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - Hulu Original Series "The Artful Dodger" Season 2
The comedy-adventure series starring Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis and Maia Mitchell returns for season two on February 10 on Hulu and Disney+.

[12/16/25 - 10:01 AM]
Snoop Dogg to Headline Lions-Vikings with "Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party" During NFL Christmas Gameday Live on Netflix
Snoop Dogg takes the reins at halftime, promising chart-topping tracks, plenty of holiday spirit, and special guests, making for what is sure to be an unforgettable performance.

[12/16/25 - 09:52 AM]
Video: "The Life of Chuck" - Trailer - Hulu
From author Stephen King and director Mike Flanagan, the film - starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Karen Gillan - streams December 26.

[12/16/25 - 09:08 AM]
MGM+ Greenlights Series Adaptation of Iconic Western "The Magnificent Seven"
After a peaceful Quaker village is massacred by mercenaries working for a greedy and ruthless land baron trying to force them off the land he covets, seven gifted but flawed mercenaries are hired by the community to protect them from the land baron's hired guns.

[12/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
"Miss Austen" Returns for Season 2 on "Masterpiece"
This newest season is largely based on Gill Hornby's latest novel, "The Elopement," which further delves into the family life of Jane and Cassandra Austen.

[12/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
Meet the 11 New Survivalists and the Families Who Hold Their Fate as FOX's Survival Competition Series "Extracted" Returns for Season Two
Only one competitor and their family will endure it all and walk away with a life-changing quarter million dollar grand prize!

[12/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces "Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris," A New Holiday Special Airing Monday, Dec. 22 on CBS and Paramount+
Filmed in front of an intimate audience above the Musée du Quai Branly, Aguilera performs both holiday classics and her career hits against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, fashioned into a shimmering Christmas tree.