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[01/05/21 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 5
Updates include: Rhys Darby to lead HBO Max's "Our Flag Means Death"; Ben Radcliffe cast in Netflix's "Anatomy of a Scandal"; and Clancy Brown is bound for Showtime's "Dexter" revival.

[01/05/21 - 04:40 PM]
College Football Playoff Semifinals Average 19 Million Viewers, ESPN's Third-Most Watched Day on Record
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, January 1.

[01/05/21 - 04:02 PM]
Netflix Film "Space Sweepers", Starring Song Joong-ki and Kim Tae-ri, Confirmed for February 5 Release
Set in 2092, spaceship Victory is one of the many that live off salvaging space debris.

[01/05/21 - 03:20 PM]
Joint Statement Regarding "The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards(R)" Air Date
Originally scheduled for Sunday, January 31, the event will now be broadcast on Sunday, March 14.

[01/05/21 - 01:03 PM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the Georgia Senate Runoff Elections and Congress' Joint Session To Certify the Electoral College Votes Tuesday, Jan. 5, on ABC
"Election Night: The Georgia Senate Runoffs - Your Voice Your Vote - An ABC News Special" airs tonight at 10:30/9:30c.

[01/05/21 - 12:02 PM]
National Geographic Announces New Two-Hour Inside Access Special "North Korea: Inside the Mind of a Dictator"
Look for the two-hour special on Monday, January 18 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/05/21 - 10:06 AM]
"Married at First Sight: Couples Cam" & "Married at First Sight: Australia" Are Back with All-New Seasons Beginning Thursday, February 4th
Beloved duos from this past season Karen and Miles, Amani and Woody, and Amelia and Bennett join the series that gives viewers an intimate look at their lives in the real world after the experiment is over.

[01/05/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts New Trailer for Max Original "Search Party" Season Four, Premiering Jan. 14
As previously announced, look for the 10 episodes to drop over the course of three weeks.

[01/05/21 - 09:34 AM]
Video: "Everyone Is Doing Great" - Trailer (Official) - Hulu
James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti star in the series, due on January 13.

[01/05/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Trailer for New Original Feature Film "Locked Down" from Warner Bros. Pictures and AGC Studios
Doug Liman directed the movie which stars Academy Award(R) winner Anne Hathaway and Academy Award(R) nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor.

[01/05/21 - 08:39 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Returns on Top in Adults 18-49
ABC leads the evening in the key demographic while CBS is the most-watched network.

[01/05/21 - 08:04 AM]
Popular HGTV Stars Leanne and Steve Ford Wow Families Returning to Pittsburgh with Innovative Renos in "Home Again with the Fords"
The seven-episode series will follow Leanne, an interior designer, and Steve, a licensed contractor, as they update old homes for clients who love the duo's imaginative style.

[01/05/21 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Kid Cosmic" New Series Trailer - Netflix Futures
Netflix teases its latest animated series targeted for kids.

[01/05/21 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "The Great Escapists" - Official Trailer
Richard Hammond and Tory Belleci star in Amazon's latest offering.

[01/04/21 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 4
Updates include: Lionsgate and Netflix are the latest companies to place their Southern California-based series on an extended hiatus due to the coronavirus surge.

[01/04/21 - 02:02 PM]
63 Million Households Will Have Courted "Bridgerton" and 44 Million Households Will Have Suited Up for "We Can Be Heroes" in Their First Four Weeks
Netflix details the former is the fifth biggest original series launched to date.

[01/04/21 - 10:45 AM]
Award-Winning German Series, "Arthur's Law," to Premiere Exclusively on HBO Max Starting January 7
The German-language dark comedy has won multiple awards including a Rockie Award as "best non-English comedy series."

[01/04/21 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Acquires North American Television and Streaming Rights to Limited Drama Series "The Investigation," From Fremantle's Miso Film, Debuting February 1
Søren Malling leads the cast as Jens Møller, the Head of Homicide for the Copenhagen Police, alongside Pilou Asbæk as the prosecutor Jakob Buch-Jepsen.

[01/04/21 - 09:30 AM]
Video: "One Night in Miami..." - Official Trailer
Regina King's directorial debut asks what happens when Cassius Clay, Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke find themselves in the same room.

[01/04/21 - 08:29 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Regular Season Wraps on Top for NBC
The network easily wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/04/21 - 08:10 AM]
Mary McCartney Serves It Up on New discovery+ Series as She Prepares Delicious Dishes with Friends
"Mary McCartney Serves It Up" premieres Thursday, February 4 on the streaming service.

[01/04/21 - 08:06 AM]
AMC Plus, Sundance Now and Shudder Offer "A Discovery of Witches" Catch-Up Headed Into Season Two
The entire first season will be available on Sundance Now, Shudder and AMC+ as free content without a subscription from January 4 through January 18.

[01/04/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Surviving Death" - Official Trailer - Netflix
What happens after we die? This docuseries explores personal stories and research on near-death experiences, reincarnation and paranormal phenomena.

[01/04/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Chris Rock Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this extended cut of his 2018 special, Chris Rock takes the stage for a special filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and politics.

[01/04/21 - 06:01 AM]
ViacomCBS Announces Expanded Distribution Agreement with Hulu
The comprehensive, multi-year deal includes continued carriage of CBS broadcast stations, CBS Sports Network, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel, and The CW, as well as continued distribution of ViacomCBS' premium subscription service, Showtime.

[01/04/21 - 05:43 AM]
Discovery, Inc. Launches discovery+ in The U.S. and Announces New Distribution and Platform Agreements
In addition to previously announced discovery+ partnerships with Verizon in the U.S. and Sky in the U.K. and Ireland, it was announced today that Discovery and Vodafone have signed a new long-term, multi-platform agreement.

[01/03/21 - 10:58 PM]
Video: Get a Glimpse of "Tribhanga: Tedhi Medhi Crazy," A Dysfunctional Intergenerational Family Drama on Netflix
The film is a intergenerational family drama about three distinct women, essayed by Tanvi Azmi, Kajol and Mithila Palkar, and their unconventional life choices.

[01/03/21 - 06:30 PM]
Super Wild Card Weekend Schedule Announced
The addition of a third Wild Card team in each conference and the subsequent expansion of the playoffs has resulted in a Super Wild Card Weekend of NFL action.

[01/03/21 - 06:19 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Leads Demos, CBS Tops Viewers
A low key night sees said networks taking home top honors.

[01/02/21 - 08:10 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "WWE SmackDown" Opens 2021 on Top in Demos
FOX leads the night in adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[01/01/21 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 28-January 1
Updates include: the five major studios will place their Southern California-based series on an extended hiatus due to the state's surge in coronavirus cases.

[01/01/21 - 12:13 PM]
Comedian and Actor John Bishop Boards the TARDIS for Season 13 of "Doctor Who"
Bishop has already begun filming and will make his first appearance when the 13th season starts on BBC America later in 2021.

[01/01/21 - 12:00 PM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops New Year's Eve Showdown
"Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/31/20 - 12:20 PM]
72 Million Households Are Spending the Holidays Exploring Humanity and the Cosmos with George Clooney
"The Midnight Sky" is projected to be one of Netflix's most popular films ever in its first 28 days.

[12/31/20 - 12:15 PM]
National Geographic Presents: "Impact with Gal Gadot" - Six-Part Documentary Series Coming Soon
The six-part short-form documentary series follows the powerful stories of resilient young women around the world who overcome obstacles and do extraordinary things.

[12/31/20 - 10:46 AM]
Peacock Expands Kids Programming with New Season of DreamWorks "Cleopatra in Space" Premiering January 14
In the new season, Cleo's life is turned upside down when the entire school finds out she's the savior, and things get complicated when Brian and Akila start dating.

[12/31/20 - 08:08 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with Drama Repeats
The network's "Chicago" trio leads the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/31/20 - 06:30 AM]
During 4th Quarter, "Nightline" Leads CBS in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for 3rd Straight 4Q and the 12th Quarter Overall
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the quarter to date.

[12/30/20 - 09:17 AM]
The Last Man Standing - All New Series "Street Outlaws: Mega Cash Days" Premieres January 11 on Discovery
Hosted by race-master Boosted GT (Chris Hamilton), the series is the most lucrative ever - with 64 of the fastest drivers from all over the country going head-to-head.

[12/30/20 - 08:19 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Year: 2020" Lifts ABC to Top Demo Spot
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[12/30/20 - 05:30 AM]
President-Elect Joe Biden and Jill Biden to Appear in Their Last Interview of the Year During "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021" on ABC
The soon-to-be first couple will speak exclusively with host Ryan Seacrest for their last interview of the year, bringing a special message of hope, unity and best wishes for the year ahead.

[12/29/20 - 09:48 PM]
Netflix Confirms New Korean Original Series "Glitch," Partnering Again with Creators of "Extracurricular"
"Glitch" tells a story of Hong Ji-hyo, who tries to track down her missing boyfriend with the help of members of a UFO club.

[12/29/20 - 12:44 PM]
NBC Sports Announces Its Exclusive NHL Schedule for 2020-21 Regular Season
NBC Sports' NHL telecast schedule features exclusive weekend games on NBC and Wednesday Night Hockey and Sunday Night Hockey matchups on NBCSN.

[12/29/20 - 12:44 PM]
The 405 Is Back Stronger and Faster Than Ever with a New Season of "Street Outlaws"
A brand-new season featuring the original OKC premieres Monday, January 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/29/20 - 10:20 AM]
Laura Carmichael Narrates BBC America's "A Wild Year on Earth"
The six-episode series, due on January 23, charts the planet's most spectacular events of migration, rebirth and transformation over the course of a year.

[12/29/20 - 10:03 AM]
Showtime to Ring in the New Year Early with an All-New Episode of "Your Honor"
The show's fifth episode will release early for streaming and on-demand viewing on Thursday, December 31.

[12/29/20 - 09:11 AM]
YouTube Originals "Hello 2021: Americas" Announces Additional Appearances and Full Lineup
Juanpa Zurita and Storm Reid host the event, which premieres Thursday, December 31 at 10:30pm ET / 7:30pm PT on the YouTube Originals channel.

[12/29/20 - 08:21 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "Monday Night Football" Lifts ABC to Top Spot
The Alphabet easily wins the evening among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/29/20 - 01:23 AM]
Netflix Acquires the Global Rights to Develop the Series "Hasta el cielo"
This new original series will be produced by Vaca Films for Netflix and will continue the story of this gang of thieves who have managed to put the Madrid police force in check.

[12/29/20 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "SanPa: Sins of the Savior" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As drugs ravaged 1980s Italy, Vincenzo Muccioli created a rehab center that garnered fervent public support. But his methods may have also been harmful.







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[03/03/26 - 03:30 PM]
ABC's Beloved Comedy "Scrubs" Returns with Over 11 Million Total Audience to Date
On linear over three days, "Scrubs" was the top comedy telecast among Adults 18-49 (0.74 rating) on any network (excluding post-NFL telecasts) in over a year.

[03/03/26 - 03:00 PM]
"Marshals" Premiere on CBS Is the Most-Watched New Scripted Debut Without a Football Lead-In Since 2018, with 9.5 Million Viewers
"Marshals," "Tracker" and "60 Minutes" are the top three series on television for the week.

[03/03/26 - 02:04 PM]
FOX's "Doc" and American Red Cross Rally Fans to Give Blood During Red Cross Month
FOX is kicking off the campaign with a $20,000 donation to the Red Cross and encouraging fans across the country to help give others a second chance at life by giving blood and engaging on social media to further amplify the campaign and support critical blood collection efforts nationwide.

[03/03/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 23 - "Bridgerton" Season 4 Lives Happily Ever After at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Coming in at No. 2 on the English TV list is Season 3 of "The Night Agent" with 9.9 million views.

[03/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
Here Come the VIPs: Celebrities Are Entering the World of "Squid Game"
With more on the line than ever before, players and celebrity VIPs enter the "Squid Game: The VIP Challenge" for the chance at winning it all.

[03/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
Lacey Chabert and Scott Michael Foster Star in "Paris Is Always a Good Idea" A New, Limited Series Premiering Later This Year Exclusively on Hallmark+
Based on the bestselling romance novel of the same name by Jenn McKinlay, the six-episode limited series is shooting on location in Paris and Spain.

[03/03/26 - 10:42 AM]
"Foul Play with Anthony Davis" Star Studded Lineup Including LeBron James, Jordan Chiles, Tara Lipinski, Howie Mandel, Cooper Flagg, Puka Nacua and More Ignite the Ultimate Prank Wars
Hosted by 10-time NBA All-Star and Washington Wizards' Anthony Davis, the series will premiere on Monday, April 6 following the NCAA Championship Game and will simulcast across TBS,?TNT?and truTV.

[03/03/26 - 10:16 AM]
NBC Renews Innovative Reality Travel Competition Series "Destination X" for Season Two
Produced by Twofour and Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, production on "Destination X" will begin later this year.

[03/03/26 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "Born to Bowl" Debuts March 16
The series takes viewers inside the colorful world of professional bowling, chronicling five stars of the sport - Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte - as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.

[03/03/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Little House on the Prairie" Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere
Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's enduring, almost 100-year-old book series about growing up in the American West in the 1800s, will premiere on July 9, 2026 - and it's already coming back for more.

[03/03/26 - 09:43 AM]
OWN Celebrates Women's History Month with a Special OWN Spotlight Honoring the Life and Legacy of Roberta Flack
"OWN Spotlight: Roberta" airs Thursday, March 12 at 9pm ET/PT on OWN.

[03/03/26 - 09:09 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Multi-Year Extensions with Jimmy Rollins and Jeff Francoeur
MLB Tuesday on TBS will open its 2026 regular season coverage on Tuesday, March 31, with a matchup of baseball's home run leaders from the past two seasons: 2025 Home Run Champion Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners will host 2024 Home Run Champion Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees at 9:30 p.m. ET.

[03/03/26 - 09:06 AM]
Meet Your Max and Chloe in the Upcoming "Life Is Strange" Series on Prime Video
Tatum Grace Hopkins and Maisy Stella have been cast as Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, respectively.

[03/03/26 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel Announces Global Rollout of Landmark Series "World War II with Tom Hanks" Launching This Memorial Day
The landmark 20-episode documentary series reexamines World War II through the lens of a new century, offering a deeply human portrait of how the modern world was forged in the fires of global conflict.

[03/03/26 - 08:54 AM]
Intense, Action-Packed Ukrainian Series "Double Stakes" Makes Exclusive U.S. Debut Thursday, March 19, 2026 on European Streamer Viaplay
Arriving at a cultural moment when American audiences are hungry for authentic stories from Ukraine, this eight-part series blends the moody atmospherics of Nordic Noir with the gritty realism of a modern Ukraine.