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[11/13/20 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 13
Updates include: Netflix pulls the plug on "The Order" after two seasons; Niecy Nash cast in ABC's "Women of the Movement"; and Hasan Minhaj to recur on Apple's "The Morning Show."

[11/13/20 - 07:05 PM]
Video: "Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given" - Official Trailer - Netflix Standup Comedy Special 2020
Launching Tuesday, November 17 from Kevin's living room.

[11/13/20 - 03:45 PM]
"Space Force" Renewed for Season 2 by Netflix
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[11/13/20 - 01:55 PM]
Video: "Canvas" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Directed by Frank E. Abney III, the film tells the story of a grandfather who, after suffering a devastating loss, is sent into a downward spiral and loses his inspiration to create.

[11/13/20 - 01:30 PM]
Disney Channel Set for a Contemporary Comedic Remake of the First-Ever Disney Channel Original Movie, "Under Wraps"
"Under Wraps" was the first-ever Disney Channel Original Movie, a blockbuster franchise with more than 100 titles.

[11/13/20 - 11:30 AM]
Katy Perry Brings "Only Love" With World Premiere Performance at the "2020 American Music Awards"
Perry is a five-time AMA winner, including the highly coveted American Music Award of Achievement in 2011, and three-time performer including her debut performance of "Firework" 10 years ago.

[11/13/20 - 11:16 AM]
Video: "Sugar Rush Christmas" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Sweet treats, celebrity guests and a new season of delightfully festive challenges.

[11/13/20 - 11:06 AM]
Alfonso Herrera, Adam Rothenberg, Felix Solis, and Damian Young Join the Award-Winning Cast of "Ozark" Season 4 as Series Regulars
Bruno Bichir, CC Castillo, and Katrina Lenk will also join in recurring roles.

[11/13/20 - 11:02 AM]
NBC Brings Good Cheer to the Holidays with Array of Festive Programming
NBC is sledding into the holiday season with a lineup full of extraordinary perennial and annual specials.

[11/13/20 - 11:00 AM]
"The Mysterious Benedict Society," Original Series Based on the Bestselling Books, to Premiere on Disney+ Next Year
The Tony Hale-led series was originally developed for Hulu.

[11/13/20 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "The Great British Baking Show: Holidays" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series returns with a new season on Friday, December 4.

[11/13/20 - 09:16 AM]
Video: "Servant" - Season 2 Official Teaser - Apple TV+
From M. Night Shyamalan, the series follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.

[11/13/20 - 09:06 AM]
Disney's Powerful and Moving Drama "Safety" to Debut on Disney+ on December 11
The film is inspired by the empowering true story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey, a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose dedication and persistence help him to triumph over repeated adversities.

[11/13/20 - 09:02 AM]
Ensemble Cast Rounds Out "The Guilty" Starring Jake Gyllenhaal
The Netflix film takes place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center.

[11/13/20 - 08:39 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Releases Official Trailer for New Animated Preschool Series, "Stillwater"
The series will premiere globally with the first six episodes on Friday, December 4 on Apple TV+.

[11/13/20 - 08:14 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Holds Off Competition with "Thursday Night Football"
The network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/13/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Big Mouth" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Season four of the Emmy Award-winning series returns December 4, only on Netflix.

[11/13/20 - 07:47 AM]
Juan Pablo Di Pace, Peter Porte and Golden Globe(R) Nominee Andie MacDowell Bring the Magic in LGBTQ+ Holiday Film "Dashing" in December Produced by MTV Studios
This comes on the heels of Paramount Network's plans to produce 52 original movies a year.

[11/13/20 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "A Go! Go! Cory Carson Christmas" Trailer - Netflix Jr
When a familiar-looking stranger crashes in without a memory, Cory helps him remember the magic of Christmas to save the holiday for everyone.

[11/13/20 - 07:00 AM]
ABC Announces Global Superstar Lineup for "The Disney Holiday Singalong," Airing Monday, Nov. 30, on ABC
Celebrity performances and appearances for the festive special include Andrea Bocelli, BTS, Michael Bublé, Ciara, Chloe x Halle, Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert, Julianne Hough, Adam Lambert, Leslie Odom Jr., Katy Perry, P!NK and Kerry Washington.

[11/13/20 - 05:31 AM]
Video: Will Smith Shares First Trailer from "The Fresh Prince Reunion" Special on HBO Max
The special will debut on HBO Max on Thursday, November 19.

[11/13/20 - 12:19 AM]
Acclaimed Icelandic Series "Trapped" Gets a Sequel Season and Goes to Netflix
"Entrapped" is like the previous seasons a character-driven crime drama with its roots in the Nordic Noir genre and takes place in the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland.

[11/12/20 - 11:35 PM]
Hilarious, Outrageous and Out-and-Out Fabulous: Netflix Brings You a Sassy New Reality Series
"Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives" will premiere on the service on Friday, November 27.

[11/12/20 - 11:05 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 12
Updates include: "Slasher" gets new home, season at Shudder; The CW plots "Black Lightning" spin-off series; and Casey Wilson latest tapped for Apple's "The Shrink Next Door."

[11/12/20 - 02:12 PM]
Video: "For the Love of Jason" - Official Trailer - UMC Original Series
Trell Woodberry stars in the new series, premiering November 19.

[11/12/20 - 01:00 PM]
Amazon Original "Yearly Departed" Adds Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Silverman, Natasha Rothwell, Ziwe, Natasha Leggero and Patti Harrison to Lay 2020 to Rest
Hosted by comedian Phoebe Robinson, "Yearly Departed" will premiere December 30 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/12/20 - 12:48 PM]
Syfy Decks the Halls with Lots of Horror, Debuting New Holiday Films "Toys of Terror" and "Letters to Satan Claus"
Look for the holiday-themed horror films on Saturday, December 12 and 19, respectively.

[11/12/20 - 12:02 PM]
MTV's "The Challenge: Double Agents" Premieres Wednesday, December 9th at 8:00pm ET/PT
Leading up to premiere, fans will get an exclusive sneak peek and meet the cast during MTV's "The Challenge: Double Agents Declassified" launch special airing on Monday, December 7.

[11/12/20 - 12:01 PM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Trailer and Key Art for Max Original "12 Dates of Christmas"
The eight-episode series follows three hopelessly romantic singles Faith, Chad and Garrett on their journey to meet that special someone to bring home for the holidays.

[11/12/20 - 11:31 AM]
Video: "Full Bloom" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Inviting us into a vibrant and wondrous world, the series finds 10 talented and innovative up-and-coming florists bringing their spectacular creative visions to a grueling but gorgeous competition series.

[11/12/20 - 11:23 AM]
"Stuck with You": Vivica A. Fox Joins Season 2 of UMC's Original Relationship Dramedy from Patricia Cuffie-Jones
Isaac Keys and Reneé Lawless are also on tap for the new season.

[11/12/20 - 11:05 AM]
A&E Network Announces Two New Thrilling Series of Survival and the Return of a Fan-Favorite Series
Newcomers "I Survived a Crime" and "Rescue Cam" will be joined by the return of "Court Cam."

[11/12/20 - 11:01 AM]
CBS and BET Announce a Special Screening of Select Episodes of CBS' Popular Monday Night Line Up on BET and BET Her, Friday, Nov. 13
All three series return with original episodes for their 2020-2021 season premieres on Monday, November 16 on CBS.

[11/12/20 - 11:00 AM]
E! Renews "The Bradshaw Bunch," "Botched" and "E! True Hollywood Story;" New Seasons Set to Air in 2021
Additionally, new episodes of "Celebrity Game Face," executive produced and hosted by Kevin Hart, premieres Tuesday, December 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/12/20 - 10:41 AM]
The Ultimate Robot Combat Series, "BattleBots" Returns for an All-Out Battle Royale, Premiering December 3 on Discovery Channel
Filming with cast, crew and bot builders was carried out under the strictest health and safety protocols, with constant supervision and regular testing, and without a live audience.

[11/12/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Tiger" (2021) - Official Teaser - HBO
From HBO Sports comes a two-part documentary illuminating in sweeping scope and vast detail the rise, fall, and epic comeback of global icon Tiger Woods.

[11/12/20 - 10:00 AM]
Kim Delaney to Star in New Lifetime Movie "The Long Island Serial Killer: A Mother's Hunt for Justice" with Deborah Norville as an Executive Producer
Inspired by the emotional story of Mari Gilbert, a mother whose daughter's disappearance led to the discovery of 19 bodies, many of which are believed to have been murdered by an unidentified Long Island serial killer.

[11/12/20 - 09:59 AM]
HBO's "Baby God" Debuts December 2
The documentary is a shocking examination of the work of a Las Vegas fertility specialist and the many women he guided to pregnancy through use of his own sperm, often without their knowledge or consent.

[11/12/20 - 09:30 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Group Signs Overall Deal with Emmy Award Winner Cord Jefferson
Under terms of the deal, Jefferson will create, develop and produce original programming to be produced by the Studio, including drama series, comedies, longform, and unscripted projects for all platforms.

[11/12/20 - 09:25 AM]
Video: YouTube Originals Releases Official Trailer for "Resist," A Documentary Series from Patrisse Cullors
The 12-episode documentary follows the grassroots work of multicultural/intersectional organizations fighting the Los Angeles county's $3.5 billion jail expansion plan in 2018 and examines the issues of cash bail, unlawful arrest, over-policing of Black and brown neighborhoods, and mass incarceration.

[11/12/20 - 09:04 AM]
"MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time" to Honor Biggest and Best Moments in Film and TV from the 80s Until Now
Hosted by Vanessa Hudgens, the 90-minute special will premiere Sunday, December 6 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/12/20 - 09:02 AM]
Gunpowder & Sky's Dust Develops "Moreau", A TV Series with a Modern Spin on the H.G. Wells Classic Novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau"
Zack Stentz is attached to write the proposed series.

[11/12/20 - 09:01 AM]
Arlo the Alligator Makes His Debut in an All-New Animated Movie Musical and Series on Netflix
The animated movie musical will be followed by a 20-episode series to premiere globally in 2021.

[11/12/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Every year, students at Debbie Allen Dance Academy perform a genre-busting, cutting edge rendition of The Nutcracker ballet called Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.

[11/12/20 - 09:01 AM]
Marvel Studios' "WandaVision," An Original Series, Is Streaming Jan. 15 on Disney+
A new era arrives with the debut of the much-ballyhooed series.

[11/12/20 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Power Book II: Ghost" - Official Midseason Trailer - Starz
Don't miss the epic return Sunday, December 6 on the network.

[11/12/20 - 08:10 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Masked Singer" Hold Off Surge in Demo Competition
The network leads the night in adults 18-49 over the "CMA Awards" on ABC and the "Chicago" series on NBC.

[11/12/20 - 08:02 AM]
Robert Rodriguez's "We Can Be Heroes," Starring YaYa Gosselin, Pedro Pascal, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Christian Slater, Comes to Netflix Globally January 1, 2021
The streaming service releases the first images of the upcoming film.

[11/12/20 - 08:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Celebrates "Nickmas" with Over 100 Hours of Seasonal Content, Featuring 21 Holly Jolly Premieres Beginning Thursday, Nov. 19
Highlights include the launch of "Baby Shark's Big Show!" on Friday, December 11.

[11/12/20 - 07:01 AM]
"Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir" Featuring Kelli O'Hara and Richard Thomas to Air on PBS and BYUtv This December
The full, 90-minute version will air on BYUtv on Thursday, December 17 at 8:00/7:00c.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.