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[10/01/21 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 1
Updates include: Apple cancels "Mr. Corman" after one season; Blu Hunt, Reno Wilson to lead FOX's "The Last Police" pilot; and IMDb TV eyes latest "Cruel Intentions" reboot series.

[10/01/21 - 03:15 PM]
"The Wonder Years" Scores Biggest MP+7 Numbers for ABC Comedy Debut in Two Years
Across linear and streaming platforms, "The Wonder Years" premiere episode reached 13 million Total Viewers.

[10/01/21 - 12:55 PM]
NBC Announces Host and Judges for "America's Got Talent: Extreme"
WWE superstar Nikki Bella, the New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, will serve as a judge alongside professional motocross and rally car driver Travis Pastrana.

[10/01/21 - 12:38 PM]
Lifetime Unveils 2021's Robust "Stop Breast Cancer for Life" Public Affairs Campaign
To further support this commitment, A+E Networks also announced a donation of $250,000 to BCRF.

[10/01/21 - 12:01 PM]
Hallmark Movies Now Becomes the Destination for the Complete "Good Witch" Collection
All seven seasons and 13 movies of the popular franchise are available today, Friday, October 1, on the service.

[10/01/21 - 11:56 AM]
discovery+ Announces Upcoming Slate
"Dear Mr. Brody," the latest documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Keith Maitland, is among the featured upcoming projects.

[10/01/21 - 11:06 AM]
Showtime Releases "Dexter: New Blood" Official Key Art on "Dexter" Series 15th Anniversary
"Dexter: New Blood" will premiere Sunday, November 7 at 9:00/8:00c on Showtime.

[10/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
Executive Producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's "BMF" Debuts as the #1 Premiere on the Starz App This Year and Earns Early Second Season Greenlight
The series, which debuted on Sunday, September 26, also ranks as one of the most highly engaged series premieres ever with a strong completion rate across OTT platforms based on preliminary reporting.

[10/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
Video: "A House on the Bayou" - Official Trailer - Paramount Movies
The project marks the first installment of Blumhouse Television and EPIX's film series.

[10/01/21 - 10:15 AM]
Video: "Justin Bieber: Our World" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The film takes viewers backstage, onstage and into the private world of the global superstar as he prepares for a record-breaking New Year's Eve 2020 concert.

[10/01/21 - 09:30 AM]
HBO Releases First Look Images for Season Two of "The Righteous Gemstones," Debuting This Winter
New recurring guest stars include Jason Schwartzman, Eric Andre and Jessica Lowe.

[10/01/21 - 09:19 AM]
FOX's "The Masked Singer" to Win Third Consecutive Premiere Week
The series posted the largest lift in ratings among Adults 18-49 for an unscripted series in six months.

[10/01/21 - 09:16 AM]
Introducing: "Love DURING Lockup" on WE tv
Four years after the launch of one of the most successful franchises in WE tv history, "Love After Lockup" and "Life After Lockup," a captivating new series is coming to WE tv in January of 2022.

[10/01/21 - 09:16 AM]
Paramount+ Introduces Peak Screaming
The event will feature a range of premium content from the exclusive premiere of new horror films such as "Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin" to the debut of a special Halloween "Rugrats" episode and the spine-tingling season two finale of "Evil."

[10/01/21 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Channel Orders a Fifth Season of Hit Series "Raven's Home," Starring and Executive Produced by Raven-Symone
Production will resume this fall.

[10/01/21 - 08:22 AM]
Nickelodeon Adds "Mike & Molly" to Nick at Nite's Hit Comedy Lineup Beginning Oct. 4
All six seasons will bow on Nickelodeon's nighttime programming block through 2025, and will air regularly weekdays from 2 a.m.- 4 a.m. ET/PT.

[10/01/21 - 08:04 AM]
Back-to-Back Comedy Specials "Entre Nos: The Winners 2" and "Entre Nos: What She Said" to Debut Today Friday, October 1
Both will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[10/01/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: First Look Clip from ESPN+ Documentary Series "Man in the Arena: Tom Brady" - Premiering Exclusively on ESPN+ November
After 21 seasons in the NFL, Tom Brady will finally share a personal first-hand account of his Super Bowl appearances.

[10/01/21 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "Queens" Releases "Nasty Girl" Music Video by Famed Director Tim Story
Ahead of the premiere of the new ABC female powerhouse drama "Queens" on Tuesday, October 19, the first music video for the show has dropped.

[10/01/21 - 12:49 AM]
"LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales" Now Streaming Exclusively on Disney+
To celebrate the special's streaming debut, Disney+ released brand-new key art and a scare-filled clip, "Of the Dark Side."

[09/30/21 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 30
Updates include: Ginger Gonzaga among latest cast in "True Lies" at CBS; Sean Penn returns to Starz's "Gaslit"; and Faith Prince to recur on FOX's "Monarch."

[09/30/21 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Reflection of You" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A thriving painter's enviable life begins to fray at the edges when a bright young woman she once befriended resurfaces as a shell of her former self.

[09/30/21 - 04:40 PM]
Video: TBS Debuts Official Trailer for "The Last O.G." Premiering Tuesday, October 26
"The Last O.G." has been a perennial Top 10 cable comedy since launch with the most recent season reaching 20 million viewers across TBS' linear and digital platforms.

[09/30/21 - 02:45 PM]
Documentary Short "Asylum," from ABC News and Directors of Critically Acclaimed 2019 Documentary Film "After Parkland," Makes Streaming Debut on Hulu, Friday, Oct. 1
"Asylum" chronicles the journeys of Angel Ramos and Elmer Gomez, two fathers who fled Honduras in search of the American dream after facing murder attempts and threats on their children's lives.

[09/30/21 - 01:45 PM]
BET Joins Forces with LL Cool J's Rock the Bells to Confer a New Award Marking the Undeniable Influence of Hip Hop Artists on Mainstream Culture
He'll present the first-ever "Rock the Bells Cultural Influence Award" to Grammy-Award winning rapper, producer, entrepreneur and four-time "BET Hip Hop Awards" nominee Tyler, The Creator.

[09/30/21 - 01:01 PM]
Season Two of the Max Original Competition Series "Craftopia" Debuts October 7
Judges Crystal Anderson and JP Connelly will join host Lauren Riihimaki in four Halloween-themed episodes debuting October 7, followed by four winter spectaculars debuting November 18.

[09/30/21 - 12:10 PM]
FX's "Shogun" Sets Cast - Anna Sawai Joins Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis as Leads in the Limited Series Based on James Clavell's Best-Selling Novel
Director Jonathan van Tulleken has come aboard to direct the first two episodes with production now underway in Vancouver.

[09/30/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "The Family Business" Season 3 Trailer - BET+ Original
Season 3 of "Carl Weber's The Family Business" premieres October 14, only on BET+.

[09/30/21 - 11:23 AM]
Video: Syfy's "Slumber Party Massacre" Promo
The modern contemporary remake of the 1982 classic is making its way to Syfy on Saturday, October 16 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/30/21 - 11:00 AM]
Expanding Our Preschool Programming with Two Renewals and Four New Series Orders
Netflix has renewed "Ridley Jones" and "Ada Twist, Scientist" for second seasons and added four new shows with "Action Pack," "Big Tree City," "The Creature Cases" and "Deepa and Anoop."

[09/30/21 - 11:00 AM]
Coming-of-Age Docuseries "Always Jane," Following the Journey of Transgender Teen Jane Noury and Her Family, Premieres November 12 on Amazon Prime Video
"'Always Jane' is a revealing look at one family's uplifting and heartfelt journey, anchored by Jane's incredible candor and wit about her life thus far," said Vernon Sanders.

[09/30/21 - 10:31 AM]
The CW to Issue "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" NFTs
The NFTs are available at CWTV.com/NFT or directly at Chronicle (Chronicle.io), the environmentally friendly studio and digital collectibles marketplace platform built entirely for fans.

[09/30/21 - 10:07 AM]
Lifetime Is the New Exclusive Cable Television Home of Syndicated Crime Series "Castle" Starring Nathan Fillion & Stana Katic
Starting with the first season, episodes of "Castle" will air Tuesdays on Lifetime beginning October 5 at 2:00 pm ET/PT and continuing through November.

[09/30/21 - 10:00 AM]
Freeform Orders "Everything's Trash," A Comedy Series from Executive Producer, Writer and Star Phoebe Robinson and ABC Signature
The series follows Phoebe, a 30-something podcast star navigating her messy life.

[09/30/21 - 09:45 AM]
Amazon Prime Video to Release Reimagined Version of "I Love Lucy"
Mexican actress Natalia Téllez is set to star in the iconic role of Lucy, while Daniel Tovar will play her husband Ricky.

[09/30/21 - 09:43 AM]
Premiere Date Change - "Snoop and Martha's Very Tasty Halloween" - Streaming Thursday, October 21 on Peacock
The competition special, hosted by Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart, features talented bakers who face off in a delectable Halloween showdown.

[09/30/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: IMDb TV Releases the Official First-Look Trailer for "Judy Justice," Premiering November 1
Marking the television icon's return to the bench, "Judy Justice" premieres November 1, with new episodes available every weekday.

[09/30/21 - 08:46 AM]
FOX's "The Resident" & "Our Kind of People" More Than Double Year Ago Tuesday Premiere Week Delivery in L7 Viewership
"The Resident" more than doubled its Live + Same Day audience in 7-day multiplatform with 6.3 million viewers.

[09/30/21 - 08:41 AM]
Video: Dare to Go "Just Beyond" with the Thrilling New Trailer for the Upcoming Disney+ Original Series from the World of R.L. Stine
The eight-episode anthology series tells astonishing and thought-provoking stories of a reality just beyond the one we know.

[09/30/21 - 08:26 AM]
Jordan Chiles, Laurie Hernandez, Devin Booker and Nadia Comaneci Featured on Nickelodeon's Brand-New Special "Nick News: Kids & Sports," Airing Wednesday, Oct. 6
Hosted by CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas, the half-hour special kicks off with a profile of the Famed Sierra Canyon High School, known not only for its academics but also as a launching pad to the NBA, with an unprecedented number of students making the pros.

[09/30/21 - 07:36 AM]
MTV to Air Global Premiere of Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga's "I've Got You Under My Skin" on Friday, October 1st at 12PM ET
The video will make its broadcast premiere on MTV, MTV Live, MTVU, across MTV's worldwide network of channels in nearly 180+ regions and the ViacomCBS Times Square Billboard.

[09/30/21 - 07:17 AM]
Bounce Renews "Johnson" for Second Season, First Season Finale Premieres This Sunday, Oct. 3 @ 8:00 P.M. ET/PT
"Johnson" earned more than two million viewers across its debut in August 2021, setting a Bounce viewership record for a half-hour series.

[09/30/21 - 07:05 AM]
"Tom Jones" Casting News - Hannah Waddingham and Pearl Mackie Join Solly McLeod and Sophie Wilde in Masterpiece/Mammoth Screen Production
A rollercoaster story of the title character's complicated journey to find real love, "Tom Jones" has delighted and scandalized readers since it was originally published in 1749.

[09/30/21 - 07:02 AM]
Netflix Announces "Olhar Indiscreto," Psychological Thriller Starring Débora Nascimento
Created and written by Argentine Marcela Citterio, the series is scheduled to premiere in 2022.

[09/30/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Ridley Jones" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Jr.
Gear up for an all new season on November 2 and see what's in store for the Eye Team at the museum this time around.

[09/30/21 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Maya and the Three" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A spirited princess with the heart of a warrior embarks on a mission to fulfill an ancient prophecy and save humanity from the wrath of vengeful gods.

[09/30/21 - 06:01 AM]
"This Old House" and "Ask This Old House" Kick Off New Seasons on September 30th with 13 Additional Episodes
For the first time in its 43-year history, the 2021-22 season will feature 39 episodes of each show - 13 more episodes than previous seasons.

[09/30/21 - 06:01 AM]
ViacomCBS Secures Exclusive Domestic Streaming Rights to Hit "FBI" Series from NBCUniversal in Multi-Platform Content Licensing Deal
The first three seasons of the show are available to stream on Friday, October 1 for Paramount+ subscribers in the U.S.

[09/30/21 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Sexy Beasts" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
It's back - and beastier than ever. Follow six new singles as they strip away superficiality for a string of cheeky and charming costumed speed dates.

[09/30/21 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "The Billion Dollar Code" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In 1990s Berlin, an artist and a hacker invented a new way to see the world. Years later, they reunite to sue Google for patent infringement on it.







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[09/16/25 - 03:39 PM]
"College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" and College Football on ESPN/ABC Both Off to Stellar Starts in 2025
ABC is off to its best three-week start ever, averaging 7.8 million viewers per game.

[09/16/25 - 03:02 PM]
"20/20" Is the No. 1 Program Across Broadcast and Cable on Friday Night
"20/20" ranked as the No. 1 broadcast program on Friday night in Total Viewers (2.457 million).

[09/16/25 - 03:01 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54, and Adults 18-49, Leading CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in All Three Measures
For the 2nd week in a row, "Nightline" improved on the previous week in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.

[09/16/25 - 02:45 PM]
FOX NFL Smashes All-Time Viewership Records with Week 2 Super Bowl Rematch
A massive 33.8 million viewers delivers FOX Sports its best-ever regular season Sunday telecast, most-watched Week 2 NFL telecast on record and more all-time viewership highs!

[09/16/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of September 8: "Canelo vs. Crawford" Packs a Punch, "Wednesday" Season 2 Joins Most Popular List
In movies, "KPop Demon Hunters" danced its way back to No. 1 on the English Film list with 22.6 million views.

[09/16/25 - 11:01 AM]
NFL Christmas Gameday Is Back with a New Line-Up of On-Air Booth Talent in Washington, D.C. and Minneapolis, Minnesota
Netflix's NFL Christmas Gameday 2024 reached 65 million U.S. viewers, according to Nielsen.

[09/16/25 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces October 23 Premiere Date for "Allen Iv3rson"
The three-part docuseries is about the captivating life of basketball legend and global sensation Allen Iverson, whose authentic voice and unapologetic expression of style paved the way for future generations and revolutionized the culture of the NBA.

[09/16/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Prime Minister" Debuts September 30
The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award for World Cinema Documentary.

[09/16/25 - 09:56 AM]
Daytime Emmy-Nominated "The Jennifer Hudson Show" Comes to Streaming Audiences for Free on Tubi
Starting today, fans can stream each episode of season four of "The Jennifer Hudson Show" for free on Tubi the day after it airs on linear television.

[09/16/25 - 09:30 AM]
"On the Bench" -- NBC Sports Introduces Dedicated Team Analysts Seated Courtside for Peacock NBA Monday Throughout 2025-26 NBA Season
Rather than sitting next to the play-by-play voice, the analysts will be positioned near the assistant coaches of their assigned team during the action, listening in on huddles and timeouts, and delivering information straight from the bench.

[09/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
"Superman" Soars Onto HBO Max Exclusively on September 19
HBO Max will feature an in-app "Superman" takeover offering viewers a transformed homepage and unique user experience.

[09/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Deathwatch" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the shadowy world of espionage, Sam Fisher is a rumor and a legend. Pulled back into action, he must help a new recruit unravel a global conspiracy.

[09/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
Bravo Embarks on the Ultimate Fish-Out-of-Water Social Experiment When "Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition" Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
"The Real Housewives" featured are Angie Katsanevas (Salt Lake City), Emily Simpson (Orange County), Melissa Gorga (New Jersey) and Dr. Wendy Osefo (Potomac).

[09/16/25 - 08:45 AM]
ESPN and the NWSL Announce Supplemental Media Rights Agreement
Under the agreement, ABC and ESPN networks will carry 16 more regular-season games each year, increasing the total number of NWSL matches available on The Walt Disney Company networks from 17 to 33 per season.

[09/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts the Trailer for "Earthquake: Joke Telling Business"
The comedian brings his signature humor back to the stage as he riffs on everyday life, relationships, current events and much more.