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[12/04/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 4
Updates include: BET+ orders third season of "Carl Weber's The Family Business"; NBC eyes U.S. take on "The A Word"; and Desmin Borges to recur on FOX's "This Country."

[12/04/20 - 12:13 PM]
"Big Cat Tales" Returns to Animal Planet for An All-New Season on Friday Dec. 4
The series documents the present-day prides and families of the lions, leopards and cheetahs of the Maasais Mara National Reserve in Kenya, including the Marsh Pride.

[12/04/20 - 12:07 PM]
ESPN & ABC Combine to Nationally Televise 49 Games During First Half of 2020-21 NBA Regular Season
The "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC" series will return for its sixth season with a star-studded slate featuring some of the league's most anticipated matchups.

[12/04/20 - 12:01 PM]
TBS Slates "American Dad," "The Misery Index" Holiday Specials
Look for both installments during the week leading up to Christmas.

[12/04/20 - 11:51 AM]
Sundance Now's Highly Anticipated New Political Drama "Total Control" Exclusive U.S. Premiere on Sundance Now on Thursday, December 17, 2020
Rachel Griffiths and Deborah Mailman star in the six-part drama series.

[12/04/20 - 10:44 AM]
Maureen McCormick of "The Brady Bunch" and Interior Designer Dan Vickery to Star in New Home Renovation Series "Frozen in Time"
Fans nostalgic for decades past can travel back in time with the new home renovation series, streaming on discovery+, Discovery Inc.'s new subscription streaming service, beginning Monday, January 4.

[12/04/20 - 10:33 AM]
Chadwick Boseman Will Posthumously Receive the Hero for the Ages Honor at the 2020 "MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time"
Don Cheadle and Robert Downey Jr. will present the award which honors a star whose heroism on-screen was only surpassed by the true hero they were off-screen.

[12/04/20 - 10:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Orders New World Surf League Docuseries
The six-part documentary series will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the aspirations, failures and accomplishments of the world's best surfers as they battle for the WSL Title and struggle to remain on the elite WSL Championship Tour.

[12/04/20 - 09:46 AM]
Oxygen Kicks Off 2021 with New Series from Ice-T, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos and Blumhouse Television During the Nine Nights of Twisted Killers Event
The nine night stunt will feature the launch of four new series "Florida Man Murders" (Jan. 9), "Framed By The Killer" (Jan. 15), "One Deadly Mistake" (Jan. 16), and "Exhumed" (Jan. 17), along with a brand new two-hour special "Monster Preacher" (Jan. 16).

[12/04/20 - 09:28 AM]
Revelations, Receipts, and Hot Tea Are Served on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" Three-Part Reunion Beginning Sunday, December 13, at 9:15PM ET/PT
Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Monique Samuels, Candiace Dillard Bassett, and Dr. Wendy Osefo take to the reunion stage to drop major receipts, indiscretions, and shocking revelations.

[12/04/20 - 09:12 AM]
Mike Rowe Joins Discovery+ with All-New Series, Proving the World Is More Connected Than Ever
"Six Degrees with Mike Rowe" premieres Monday, January 4 on Discovery's streaming service Discovery+.

[12/04/20 - 08:35 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demo Race with "Grey's Anatomy"
The network's flagship drama leads the night among adults 18-49.

[12/04/20 - 08:31 AM]
Showtime(R) Starts Holiday Gifting Early Offering Season Premieres of "Shameless" and "Your Honor" for Free
The network has released over 60 hours of original content for free online sampling, on streaming platforms and on demand to celebrate the holiday season.

[12/04/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "We Can Be Heroes" Starring Priyanka Chopra & Pedro Pascal - Official Trailer - Netflix
When alien invaders capture Earth's superheroes, their kids must learn to work together to save their parents - and the planet.

[12/04/20 - 07:27 AM]
HGTV's Annual "White House Christmas 2020" Set to Air on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6 PM ET/PT
Narrated by Alison Victoria, the special also is a retrospective on the last decade of incredible holiday transformations at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

[12/04/20 - 06:00 AM]
Daveed Diggs Brings His Trademark Flow to Disney Channel in a New and Totally Lit Hanukkah Song, "Puppy for Hanukkah"
The holiday hip-hop song, performed by Diggs and marked by his distinctive vocal style, dense verses with a memorable hook, was written and produced by Diggs with his longtime friends and creative partners William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes.

[12/04/20 - 12:34 AM]
Netflix Confirms New Korean Original Series "Paik's Spirit", Partnering with Paik Jong-won, a Renowned Restaurateur & F&B Entrepreneur
In the newly announced series, Paik Jong-won will sit down with Korea's top celebrities and professionals for dining and drinking, and exchange intriguing and heartwarming stories of drinking and life.

[12/03/20 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 3
Updates include: Disney+ fills out cast of "Hawkeye" TV series; Cedric Joe to play Emmett Till in ABC's "Women of the Movement"; and Imogen Poots reports to Amazon's "Outer Range."

[12/03/20 - 02:04 PM]
NBC's Critically Acclaimed Comedy "Superstore" to Conclude at the End of Its Current Sixth Season
There are currently 11 more episodes to air this season, which will end in the spring.

[12/03/20 - 12:36 PM]
LMN Rings in the New Year with Thirteen New Premieres Including the Return of the Network's Successful "Wrong" Movie Franchise with Five New Films
Eric Roberts, Tracy Nelson, Samaire Armstrong, Anna Marie Dobbins, Michael Pare, Tom Sandoval, Jessica Morris, Jason-Shane Scott and Michael Madsen are among the featured talent.

[12/03/20 - 12:02 PM]
New CBS Drama "The Equalizer," Starring Queen Latifah, to Launch Immediately Following CBS Sports' Broadcast of "Super Bowl LV" on Feb. 7, 2021
Two weeks earlier, CBS' hit show "FBI," television's #2 drama, will air immediately following another one of television's biggest events, the NFL's AFC Championship Game, on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.

[12/03/20 - 11:56 AM]
"Beyond the Pole: Living Under Lockdown," 90 Minute Special, Premieres Thursday, December 17 at 10PM ET/PT on WE tv
When Atlanta shuts down its famous nightlife scene due to a global pandemic, the clubs' exotic dancers, bartenders, and bottle girls struggle to find income streams.

[12/03/20 - 11:46 AM]
The Past Is Dead, But the Future Is Bright - "Fear the Walking Dead" Is Coming Back for a 7th Season
AMC broke the news this morning through social media.

[12/03/20 - 11:31 AM]
"Bounce Trumpet Awards" to Honor Naomi Campbell, Yara Shahidi, Stacey Abrams, & Tommie Smith as 2020 Recipients in Special Year Paying Tribute to Those Fighting for Social Justice
This year's 29th annual ceremony will honor individuals who have risen to fight social injustice for Black Americans and will premiere on Sunday, December 13.

[12/03/20 - 11:00 AM]
IMDb TV and Amazon Studios Expand Original Slate with True Crime Docu-series
"Moment of Truth" will premiere early in 2021 on IMDb TV, Amazon's premium free streaming service.

[12/03/20 - 10:41 AM]
Warner Bros. Pictures Group Announces Innovative, Hybrid Distribution Model for Its 2021 Theatrical Slate
Following the one month HBO Max access period domestically, each film will leave the platform and continue theatrically in the U.S. and international territories, with all customary distribution windows applying to the title.

[12/03/20 - 10:06 AM]
TBS and Team Coco to Reveal New Line of Limited Edition Conan Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures on "Conan" on December 7
Bringing holiday cheer on December 7-18, TBS and Team Coco will host a sweepstakes on air and on social media, giving fans a chance to win the figures.

[12/03/20 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "American Gods" - Season 3 Official Trailer - Starz
Destiny waits for no god: "American Gods" returns January 10.

[12/03/20 - 09:53 AM]
YouTube Originals Greenlights "Light Speed" A New Scientific Learning Series from Seeker Spotlighting High-Adrenaline Car Racing at Australia's World Solar Challenge
This new series will premiere globally on the Seeker YouTube Channel on December 7.

[12/03/20 - 09:05 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces Full Lineup and New Mini Documentaries for Part Two of "Bear Witness, Take Action" Hosted by Common and Keke Palmer Premiering December 5
The special is produced by the SpringHill Company, Fly on the Wall Entertainment, Hudlin Entertainment and Byron Phillips.

[12/03/20 - 09:05 AM]
discovery+ Announces Exclusive Original Series Debuting in January 2021
At launch on January 4, discovery+ will have the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service, including more than 50 original titles and over 150 hours of exclusive content.

[12/03/20 - 09:04 AM]
The Fates Have News! Heron's Adventures Will Continue in Season 2 of "Blood of Zeus"
Netflix confirmed the renewal on social media this morning.

[12/03/20 - 08:34 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: No Stopping "The Masked Singer" on FOX
The network leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/03/20 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Firefly Lane" - Official Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Starring Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke and based on the bestselling novel by Kristin Hannah, the series is coming soon to Netflix.

[12/03/20 - 07:17 AM]
MotorTrend's All-New Series Reaches New Heights with "Pikes Peak: On the Edge"
The three-part special premieres Wednesday, December 16 on the MotorTrend App.

[12/03/20 - 07:17 AM]
Amazon Studios Announces Additional Cast Members for "The Lord of The Rings" Television Series
The newly revealed cast members will join the previously announced global cast and crew, currently filming in New Zealand.

[12/03/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" Part 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Sabrina's new normal quickly dissolves as menacing spirits set their sights on Greendale. In a battle of supernatural wits, who will be left standing?

[12/03/20 - 06:51 AM]
TV One Puts Family First with Original Holiday Film, "Christmas Dilemma," Premiering This Sunday, December, 6 at 7 P.M. EST / 6C
The film marks the first project directed by Essence Atkins and builds on the actor's longstanding relationship with TV One.

[12/03/20 - 02:32 AM]
Netflix Presents "The Unlikely Murderer" - A Swedish Original Series from the Screenwriters of "Caliphate"
Robert Gustafsson, one of Sweden's most beloved comedians and actors, will play the lead role as Stig Engström.

[12/03/20 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "The Dig" Starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes - Official Trailer - Netflix
As WWII looms, a wealthy widow (Carey Mulligan) hires an amateur archaeologist (Ralph Fiennes) to excavate the burial mounds on her estate.

[12/02/20 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 2
Updates include: Disney XD's "DuckTales" to sign off after three seasons; Julianna Margulies reports to Apple's "The Morning Show"; and FOX's "The Big Leap" taps trio.

[12/02/20 - 10:31 PM]
Video: Netflix Launches the Trailer of Its First Tamil Anthology - "Paava Kadhaigal"
The anthology is produced by Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies and Ashi Dua Sara's Flying Unicorn Entertainment, and will release exclusively on Netflix across 190 countries on December 18.

[12/02/20 - 06:54 PM]
Netflix Announces Production of "First Love", Co-Starring Hikari Mitsushima and Takeru Satoh in the First Ever Scripted Series Inspired from Songs by Hikaru Utada
Hikari Mitsushima and Takeru Satoh are attached to co-star.

[12/02/20 - 02:30 PM]
"Dateline" Returning for Its Fifth Season in National Syndication
In addition, the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" will air on local stations, five days a week in broadcast syndication beginning fall 2021.

[12/02/20 - 01:05 PM]
Bonus Episodes of "Baroness von Sketch Show" Added to Series' Final Season
The five bonus episodes will premiere on IFC Wednesdays beginning February 24, 2021.

[12/02/20 - 12:31 PM]
AMC+ Airs First-Ever "The Walking Dead Holiday Special" on Sunday, December 13
As previously announced, the six new episodes will debut Sunday, February 28 at 9:00/8:00c followed by a new episode of "Talking Dead" each week.

[12/02/20 - 12:16 PM]
ESPN & ABC Combine to Nationally Televise All Five NBA Christmas Day Games with 13 Consecutive Hours of Live Event Coverage
This marks ESPN's 19th season of Christmas Day game coverage.

[12/02/20 - 12:05 PM]
College Football Catapults Viewership Across ESPN Networks to Register Record Thanksgiving Weekend
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28.

[12/02/20 - 10:40 AM]
Video: All-New Extended Trailer for "The Masked Dancer," Premiering Sunday, December 27 on FOX!
The spin-off series will regularly air on Wednesday nights beginning January 6.

[12/02/20 - 10:34 AM]
OWN Expands Popular Friday Night Unscripted Series Lineup with "Belle Collective" Premiering January 15
The new series centers on the personal and professional lives of five successful, glamourous boss women who are redefining what it means to be a southern belle in Jackson, Mississippi.







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[12/11/25 - 11:58 AM]
Lifetime to Kick Off 2026 with Three New "Ripped from the Headlines" Movies
Kate Beckinsale, Scott Eastwood, Katie Cassidy, Luke Humphrey, Chloe Lanier, Dillon Casey, and Maddy Hillis are among the featured talent.

[12/11/25 - 11:22 AM]
A&E's New Series "Crime in Progress" Follows the Evolution of Investigations Told Exclusively Through Raw Footage Premieres January 1 at 10pm ET/PT
The story of each crime is woven together through raw, unfiltered video from the point of view of officer body cam and surveillance footage for a first-hand look at justice in action.

[12/11/25 - 11:01 AM]
New Netflix Doc Series About Jonestown Dives Into One of the Deadliest Mass Murders in American History
From Emmy-nominated director J.M. Harper comes a three-part documentary series about the events and ideas leading up to the Jonestown massacre.

[12/11/25 - 10:32 AM]
Lola Petticrew Will Join the World of "Assassin's Creed" Alongside Toby Wallace in the New Live-Action Series Adaptation of Ubisoft's Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[12/11/25 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Breakdown: 1975" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary explores how a turbulent era gave rise to iconic movies like "Taxi Driver," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Network."

[12/11/25 - 10:01 AM]
Michelle Buteau's Final Season of "Survival of the thickest" Casts New Guest Stars Wanda Sykes, D.L. Hughley, Ashley Graham, Ronny Chieng, Wyatt Cenac, Jenna Lyons, Ice-T, and More
Buteau and co-creator Danielle Sanchez-Witzel will also make their directorial debuts.

[12/11/25 - 09:16 AM]
Paramount+ Greenlights Animated Adaptations of Acclaimed Children's Books by Mo Willems
The series orders mark the first collaborations between Paramount+ and Hidden Pigeon Company.

[12/11/25 - 09:02 AM]
"MonsterQuest" Returns January 2 to Investigate the World's Most Chilling Monster Encounters on The History Channel
Bigfoot, UFOs, hauntings and killer beasts on land and sea -are these myths, legends, folklore or real monsters lurking in the world around us?

[12/11/25 - 09:01 AM]
TLC's New Series "Suddenly Amish" Takes Six Individuals on a Dramatic and Life-Changing Journey Into Amish Culture
The series follows six non-Amish individuals on a rare journey as they leave behind their modern "English" lifestyle and step into a deeply traditional Amish community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

[12/11/25 - 09:01 AM]
"Love During Lockup" Returns to We TV with a New Season Friday, January 16, Streaming Same Day on All Reality and AMC+
The new season features six all-new couples, including the return of fan-favorite cast member, Monique.

[12/11/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases "Beast Games" Season Two Trailer and Reveals Epic "Survivor" Crossover
Filmed on location in Fiji - the current home of Survivor - this "Beast Games x Survivor" crossover episode marks a first-of-its-kind relationship between two global competition phenomena.

[12/11/25 - 08:32 AM]
New Season of Discovery Channel's "Expedition X" Kicks Off Wednesday, January 7 at 9PM ET/PT
In the season premiere, special guest and paranormal investigator Jack Osbourne teams up with Heather Amaro in Vulture City, AZ - a former old west gold mining village that brings new meaning to the term "ghost town."

[12/11/25 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Releases Premiere Date and First Look Images for Season 2 of "Ted"
All episodes of Seth MacFarlane's record-breaking live-action comedic prequel return March 5, 2026 only on Peacock.

[12/11/25 - 08:27 AM]
"Love Under the Christmas Tree," Begins Production in Buffalo for Great American Christmas 2026, A Heartwarming Christmas Tale About Renewal and Second Chances, Starring Katie Leclerc and Jeremy Guilbaut
The film follows Abby (Leclerc) who inherits her Aunt Helen's cherished tree farm under the condition she spends 14 days working the farm to rediscover its true meaning.

[12/11/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Season Two of "The Night Manager"
The first three episodes will debut on Sunday, January, 11, 2026, on Prime Video, with one new episode releasing every Sunday, until the season finale on Sunday, February 1.