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[01/08/21 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 8
Updates include: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and The CW give status reports on their various pilots under consideration.

[01/08/21 - 01:30 PM]
Denis Leary and FOX Entertainment to Debut Football-Oriented Animated Shorts Inspired by Iconic Art Series "Dogs Playing Poker" During FOX NFL
The series centers on five dog friends - Brownie (Leary), Daphne (Elaine Hendrix), Ditka (Roy Wood, Jr.), Froyo (Bobby Kelly) and Stan (Adam Ferrara) - as they banter about football and other timely sports topics.

[01/08/21 - 12:14 PM]
Triple Threat Tony(R)-, Emmy(R)- and Grammy(R) Award-Winning Actress Cynthia Erivo Exclusively Reveals Key Art to National Geographic's Critically Acclaimed Anthology Series, "Genius: Aretha"
Erivo will star as the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in the third season of the Emmy award-winning global anthology series.

[01/08/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Finding 'Ohana" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A summer in rural O'ahu takes an exciting turn for two Brooklyn-raised siblings when a journal pointing to long-lost treasure sets them on an epic adventure with new friends, and leads them to reconnect with their Hawaiian heritage.

[01/08/21 - 12:00 PM]
Video: "Losing Alice" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
In this internationally acclaimed psychological thriller, Alice is a middle-aged film director who feels lost since raising her family.

[01/08/21 - 11:24 AM]
ABC Ranks as No. 1 Entertainment Net for 5th Straight Week in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of December 28.

[01/08/21 - 11:02 AM]
Video: "Squish" - Official Trailer - HBO Max Family
Squish, along with best friends Peggy and Pod, embarks on hilarious adventures in the town of Small Pond! Together, the pals navigate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and social survival.

[01/08/21 - 11:01 AM]
From Culinary Mastermind Wolfgang Puck, "The Event" Premieres January 14 on HBO Max
The four-episode culinary series takes viewers into the kitchen of Wolfgang Puck's elite catering company as his team tackles some of the industry's biggest, most exclusive events.

[01/08/21 - 10:44 AM]
Video: "Men in Kilts" - Official Trailer - Starz
Get ready for the greatest road trip ever attempted without pants.

[01/08/21 - 10:30 AM]
Video: Nickelodeon Reveals Trailer and Premiere Date for "Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows"
Produced by ACE Entertainment, the six-part limited series will premiere on February 12 at 8:00/7:00c on Nickelodeon, with new episodes airing every Friday night.

[01/08/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Penguin Bloom" Starring Naomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln - Official Trailer - Netflix
As a mom copes with the aftermath of a harrowing accident, she finds inspiration from an injured magpie taken in by her family.

[01/08/21 - 09:48 AM]
BET+ True Crime Hit Series "American Gangster: Trap Queens" Returns for Its Second Season on Thursday, January 14
Narrated by female hip hop icon Kimberly Jones a.k.a. Lil' Kim, season two presents new and fascinating true stories of fierce and savvy women who hustled hard and solidified their place in the game, however illicit their means may have been.

[01/08/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Malcolm & Marie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As a filmmaker (John David Washington) and his girlfriend (Zendaya) return home from his movie premiere, smoldering tensions and painful revelations push them toward a romantic reckoning.

[01/08/21 - 08:36 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts with "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" Premiere
The network leads the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/08/21 - 08:35 AM]
"Mr. Mayor" Is NBC's Best Comedy Premiere in 18-49 Since 2018
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 7.

[01/08/21 - 08:16 AM]
Video: "Bling Empire" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow LA's wildly wealthy Asian and Asian American fun seekers as they go all out with fabulous parties, glamour and drama in this reality series.

[01/08/21 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV's Hit Series "Fixer to Fabulous" Delivers Its Best-Ever Ratings
HGTV spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 29.

[01/08/21 - 07:30 AM]
Video: "Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself" - Trailer (Official) - A Hulu Original
An intimate and powerful exploration of what it means to be and be seen, the film chronicles Derek DelGaudio's attempt to answer one deceptively simple question, "Who am I?"

[01/08/21 - 06:21 AM]
Roku Acquires Quibi's Global Content Distribution Rights
In addition to the full range of titles that had previously premiered on Quibi, more than a dozen new programs will make their exclusive debut on The Roku Channel.

[01/07/21 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 7
Updates include: Nickelodeon extends "Side Hustle"; Aliyah O'Brien to recur on "DC's Legends of Tomorrow"; and Chris Mason scores arc on The CW's "Riverdale."

[01/07/21 - 05:07 PM]
"Big Sky" Is ABC's Most-Watched Debut Since September 2017 with 14.7 Million Viewers After 35 Days of Multiplatform Viewing
ABC spins the numbers for the series to date.

[01/07/21 - 12:26 PM]
Hallmark Channel Closes Out 2020 as #1 Entertainment Cable Network in Fourth Quarter and #2 for the Entire Year
Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/07/21 - 11:46 AM]
HGTV Scored Stellar 2020 Performance with Impressive Showing Among Key Demos
HGTV spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/07/21 - 10:30 AM]
"Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now" Reveals the Sweeping Transformations of America's Favorite Pint-Sized Pageant Queens
More than 10 years after the show first premiered, discover where some of America's favorite former toddlers and their controversial, over-the-top parents have landed in the new three-part special.

[01/07/21 - 10:16 AM]
Season Three of Hit True Crime Series "ATL Homicide" Returns to TV One on Tuesday, January 26 at 9 P.M. ET/8C
Viewers will reunite with the passionate and fearless veteran homicide detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez of the Atlanta Police Department as they disclose first-hand accounts of real-life murder investigations.

[01/07/21 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces the 12 Challengers Competing on the Second Season of "Tough as Nails," Premiering Wednesday, Feb. 10
The cast includes a steelworker, pipe welder, travel nurse, UPS delivery driver, retired Air Force colonel who was a combat aviator for the Navy and Air Force, among others.

[01/07/21 - 08:21 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Capitol Hill News Coverage
The network's last-minute presentation leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/07/21 - 07:05 AM]
Crackle Launches Survival Thriller "Black Water: Abyss", Available Free Exclusively on Crackle January 21
Directed by Andrew Traucki, the film stars Jessica McNamee, Luke Mitchell, Amali Golden, Anthony J. Sharpe and Benjamin Hoetjes.

[01/07/21 - 05:06 AM]
Video: What If the Brazilian Legends Were Real? Watch the Trailer from "Invisible City," Premiering on February 5th at Netflix
The series is the first live-action project by Carlos Saldanha, Brazilian director nominated for an Oscar and known for the animated franchises "Ice Age" and "Rio."

[01/07/21 - 04:05 AM]
Netflix to Exclusively Stream "Little Big Women" Worldwide
The film will be available globally on Netflix starting February 5.

[01/06/21 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 6
Updates include: Amy Ryan joins Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building"; Tonya Pinkins tapped for ABC's "Women of the Movement"; and Facebook Watch renews "9 Months with Courteney Cox."

[01/06/21 - 09:23 PM]
FOX Airs "The Masked Dancer," "Name That Tune" as Scheduled; Both to Repeat This Saturday
Both installments marked their respective Wednesday premieres.

[01/06/21 - 04:56 PM]
NBC Slots News Coverage in Place of "Chicago" Winter Premieres
All three series will now presumably return next Wednesday, January 13.

[01/06/21 - 04:06 PM]
ABC Replaces Tonight's Primetime Lineup with "Storming Capitol Hill: Democracy Under Fire" News Special
The network had planned to air a marathon of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" originals; while Mountain and Pacific time zones will now see repeats of "Shark Tank."

[01/06/21 - 12:36 PM]
Discovery Owns More Top 10 Unscripted Series Among Men Than Any Cable Network in 2020
Discovery Channel spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/06/21 - 12:36 PM]
Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated
Formerly known as UMC since its launch in November 2014, ALLBLK continues to be the first and best streaming service ever created for Black TV and film.

[01/06/21 - 11:35 AM]
"48 Hours" Is Saturday's #1 Primetime Broadcast with Viewers at 10:00 PM
CBS News spins the numbers for Saturday, January 2.

[01/06/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Hello Ninja" Season 4 Trailer - Netflix Jr
Season four of "Hello Ninja" will be available on Netflix January 19.

[01/06/21 - 11:00 AM]
HGTV's "Celebrity IOU" Delivered Highest L3 Rating of Sophomore Season on Monday, Dec. 28
HGTV spins the numbers for Monday, December 28.

[01/06/21 - 11:00 AM]
"Nightline" Delivers Week-to-Week Growth in All Key Measures to Rank No. 1 Across the Board for Week of Dec. 28
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of December 28.

[01/06/21 - 10:58 AM]
Decade of Dominance: NBC's "Sunday Night Football" Concludes Season on Pace to Be TV's #1 Primetime Show for Unprecedented 10th Consecutive Year
NBC Sports spins the numbers for the decade to date.

[01/06/21 - 10:25 AM]
Puppy Bowl Returns for an Epic Showdown Between Team Ruff & Team Fluff on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 on Both discovery+ and Animal Planet
The annual special celebrates adoptable pups in all their cuteness and showcases the incredible shelters and rescues, as well as their staffers, who dedicate their lives to helping animals find their loving homes.

[01/06/21 - 10:05 AM]
Video: "The Sister" - Trailer (Official) - A Hulu Original
Almost a decade into his new devoted, married life, Nathan is rocked to the core when Bob, an unwelcome face from the past, turns up on his doorstep with shocking news, triggering a series of catastrophic decisions.

[01/06/21 - 10:00 AM]
Academy Award and Tony Award Winner Catherine Zeta-Jones Joins FOX's Hit Drama, "Prodigal Son," for Season Two
Starring as a series regular opposite fellow Welsh actor Michael Sheen, Zeta-Jones will appear in the latter half of the season as Claremont Psychiatric's resident MD.

[01/06/21 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Documentary Films' "The Lady and the Dale" Debuts January 31
The four-part documentary series traces the audacious story of Elizabeth Carmichael, a larger-than-life entrepreneur who rose to prominence during the 1970s oil crisis with her promotion of a fuel-efficient, three-wheeled car known as The Dale.

[01/06/21 - 09:40 AM]
"60 Minutes" Is #4 - Makes the Top 10 for the 14th Straight Time
CBS News spins the numbers for Sunday, January 3.

[01/06/21 - 09:17 AM]
Tiffany Haddish, Sam Heughan, Ralph Macchio, Jared Padalecki, Aya Cash, Mike Colter, Brandon Routh, and More to Present at Inaugural "Critics Choice Super Awards"
The two-hour special honors the most popular, fan-obsessed genres across both television and movies.

[01/06/21 - 09:15 AM]
Punky Power Returns with All-New "Punky Brewster" Series Premiering February 25 on Peacock
Soleil Moon Frye (Punky) and Cherie Johnson (Cherie) will reprise their original roles.

[01/06/21 - 09:09 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos in Tight Race
"The Wonderful World of Disney: The Lion King" helps the Alphabet lead the night among adults 18-49.

[01/06/21 - 09:01 AM]
OWN Announces All-New "SuperSoul" with Oprah Winfrey to Stream on discovery+
"SuperSoul" is based on the three-time Emmy Award-winning television series "SuperSoul Sunday."







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[11/07/25 - 10:00 AM]
Nate Bargatze to Host New Game Show, "The Greatest Average American"
The series premieres Wednesday, February 25 (9:02-10:02 p.m. EST), on ABC and next day on Hulu.

[11/07/25 - 09:02 AM]
From Shiz to Studio 6B: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Celebrates "Wicked" Week Nov. 16-19
"The Tonight Show's" week-long celebration will feature a magical lineup of the film's stars and special musical moments.

[11/07/25 - 08:36 AM]
Super Bowl XLIV Champion Quarterback Drew Brees Joins FOX Sports as NFL Game Analyst
Brees is set to make his debut on Sunday, November 16 on FOX.

[11/07/25 - 08:30 AM]
Nominations Revealed for "The 68th Annual Grammy Awards," A Celebration of a Landmark Year in Music
The Grammy Awards will return to Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/5:00-8:30 PM, live PT) and will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.

[11/07/25 - 08:03 AM]
Video: Prime Video Announces Release Date And Debuts Teaser Trailer 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.

[11/07/25 - 07:31 AM]
Netflix Announces "Win the Mall" (W/T) Competition Series
Over eight episodes, 10 teams of expert shoppers face off against each other as they attempt to gain control of storefronts, increase their spending power, and outmaneuver their rivals.

[11/07/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Stringer: The Man Who Took The Photo" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A former Saigon photo editor reveals a secret he's been plagued with for 52 years, setting off a gripping two-year investigation into the truth behind one of the Vietnam War's most iconic photographs.

[11/07/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails" - Official Trailer
Purr-pare for a pawe-some adventure.

[11/06/25 - 11:36 PM]
Video: "The Family Man" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Outlawed and on the run, Srikant Tiwari faces sinister forces threatening to ignite chaos in Northeast India, uncovering a conspiracy that could plunge the nation into war.

[11/06/25 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Stranger Things 5" - First Five Minutes - Netflix
With Hawkins under lockdown, El in hiding and danger lurking at every turn, the entire party unites with a single goal: to hunt and kill Vecna.

[11/06/25 - 02:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54
"Nightline" was up on the previous week by double digits in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.

[11/06/25 - 02:09 PM]
OWN's "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" Back with New Episodes Starting November 15
Also, this December OWN presents the first-ever holiday specials for "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" and "Reality with the King," both hosted by executive producer Carlos King.

[11/06/25 - 11:28 AM]
Love, Lies & High Stakes Drama: Viaplay Announces Must-See December U.S. Premieres
Highlights include the new true crime documentary series "Murdering Love."

[11/06/25 - 11:13 AM]
Video: MGM+'s "Words + Music" Unveils Official Trailer Featuring John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello and Alanis Morissette
The series will premiere on November 30, and features members of the Songwriter's Hall of Fame Elvis Costello, nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow, 13-time Grammy winner John Legend, and seven-time Grammy winner Alanis Morissette.

[11/06/25 - 10:31 AM]
It's Official - "Reasonable Doubt" Is Coming Back Four More
Onyx Collective confirmed the news on social media this morning.