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[11/17/21 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 17
Updates include: USA Network to wrap "The Sinner" after four seasons; Netflix cancels newcomer "Zero Chill"; and Jacki Weaver cast in Apple's "Hello Tomorrow!"

[11/17/21 - 08:25 PM]
Video: "Pam & Tommy" Teaser - Hulu
Based on the true f**king scandal - "Pam & Tommy," starring Lily James, Sebastian Stan, and Seth Rogen premieres February 2, only on Hulu.

[11/17/21 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "The Whole Truth" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When two siblings stumble on a strange hole in the wall of their grandparents' house, horrifying incidents reveal sinister secrets about their family.

[11/17/21 - 02:45 PM]
Video: "Chrisley Knows Thanksgiving" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
In the one-hour special, Julie Chrisley passes on her Thanksgiving recipes by teaching her children to cook timeless dishes - all while delivering that classic Chrisley humor, and of course - a little family competition.

[11/17/21 - 02:05 PM]
"A Million Little Things" Posts +250% Increase in L+7 Playback for 2nd Time This Season Among Adults 18-49
With another +250% lift this season, "A Million Little Things" tied its biggest playback increase ever among Adults 18-49.

[11/17/21 - 01:51 PM]
TBS Launches Winter Break - A New Holiday Programming Event Featuring Festive Classics and Fan-Favorite Holiday-Themed Episodes All Wrapped in a Good Time
Continuing the good times, TBS announced today that Amy Sedaris will voice Carla, The Abominable Snowmonster Host of TBS' Winter Break, a character that will be featured within its Winter Break programming event which began earlier this month.

[11/17/21 - 01:31 PM]
Paramount+ Reaches New Heights with Best Week Ever
The company added more than one million new subscribers, setting a new record for total signups since its rebrand.

[11/17/21 - 01:25 PM]
Video: "How I Met Your Father" Special Announcement - Hulu
Hilary Duff and the cast have a special announcement: the series premieres January 18, only on Hulu.

[11/17/21 - 01:08 PM]
Gory Monster Film "Death Valley" Comes to Shudder on December 9
Written and directed by Matthew Ninaber, who also appears as the frightening monster in the film, the adrenaline-fueled action horror stars his brother Jeremy Ninaber, Ethan Mitchell and Kristen Kaster.

[11/17/21 - 12:38 PM]
Video: Fans Can Indulge in a First-Look of the New Trailer from Peacock's "Baking It"
Hosted and executive produced by Andy Samberg and Maya Rudolph, all six-episodes will be available to stream Thursday, December 2 on Peacock.

[11/17/21 - 12:18 PM]
Video: "StarBeam: Beaming in the New Year" Trailer - Netflix Jr
It's a StarBeam bright and beaming New Year - celebrate with your favorite StarBeam friends!

[11/17/21 - 12:04 PM]
Laverne Cox to Host "Live from E!: 2021 People's Choice Awards" Multiplatform Red Carpet Experience
Cox will also lead the network's signature red carpet award season coverage beginning January 2022.

[11/17/21 - 12:03 PM]
Oxygen Gifts True Crime Afficianados Exactly What They Want This Year with New Seasons of "Homicide for the Holidays," "Real Murders of Orange County," "Killer Siblings," and "Buried in the Backyard" Premiering in December
The compelling cases include bone-chilling stories set in the wilds of the far northwest, sibling rivalry so contentious it ended in murder, killings that turned sunny SoCal into a much darker place, and winter murders that rendered the sweet holiday season sour.

[11/17/21 - 12:01 PM]
Randall Park to Star in a New Netflix Comedy Series That Takes Place Inside the Last Blockbuster Video in America
Vanessa Ramos is behind the project, which was originally set up at NBC.

[11/17/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: AMC+ Releases Trailer for Highly Anticipated Drama "Anne Boleyn" Starring Jodie Turner-Smith as the Heroine Queen
The groundbreaking AMC+ Original Series will make its U.S. premiere beginning Thursday, December 9 with the two remaining episodes released on consecutive Thursdays.

[11/17/21 - 12:00 PM]
Bryan Noon Named President, Entertainment, Walt Disney Television
Noon, who most recently served as vice president of Original Series at Netflix, will lead a centralized business affairs and production organization, with teams embedded in each creative unit.

[11/17/21 - 12:00 PM]
Paramount+ Announces "Reno 911! The Hunt for QAnon" Special Will Premiere Thursday, Dec. 23
The special follows the deputies from the Reno Sheriff's Department as they get stuck at a QAnon convention at sea, ultimately escaping only to discover that they've landed at Jeffrey Epstein's old island.

[11/17/21 - 11:41 AM]
Beloved British Drama Series "Doc Martin" Is Coming to Ovation TV Starting Thursday, December 9
Viewers can enjoy a double dose of British mystery every Thursday night, with three episodes of "Doc Martin" airing immediately after four episodes of "Death in Paradise."

[11/17/21 - 11:15 AM]
discovery+ Explores the Real Story Behind "The Rise and Fall of LuLaRoe" and How an American Dream Became the Ultimate Scandal
The film will world premiere December 13 on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service.

[11/17/21 - 11:01 AM]
Starz Names Kathryn Busby as President, Original Programming
Busby brings over 25 years of experience developing and producing content across multiple platforms joining Starz from Sony Pictures Television where she served as Executive Vice President of TriStar Television.

[11/17/21 - 10:30 AM]
Video: OWN Sets Premiere Date and Unveils First Look for New Drama "The Kings of Napa"
"The Kings of Napa" is centered on a gorgeous and picturesque Napa Valley, California vineyard owned by the Kings, an aspirational African American family whose wealth and status lands them on the pages of design magazines and society pages.

[11/17/21 - 10:28 AM]
Get an Early Start to the Holiday Season as Ovation TV Celebrates with a Lineup of Nutcracker Ballets and Holiday Films
A specially curated programming destination will be available to view on demand and on the Ovation NOW app, streaming early and free to all starting November 22, via Roku, iOS devices, Apple TV, and Android.

[11/17/21 - 10:10 AM]
Video: "Letterkenny" - Season 10 - Date Announcement - Premieres December 26
It's about that time, friends. Season 10 premieres December 26.

[11/17/21 - 09:21 AM]
This December Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Digging Into One of the Nuttiest Criminal Embezzlement Cases in the History of Baked Goods with the Delicious discovery+ Special "Fruitcake Fraud"
Featuring a cast of colorful characters and a story much nuttier than one of Collin Street Bakery's fruitcakes, the special dives deep into the baffling case that left the FBI, the U.S. Attorney's office, and the good people of Corsicana scratching their heads in amazement.

[11/17/21 - 09:15 AM]
Designer Hilary Farr to Star in New HGTV Series "Tough Love with Hilary Farr" Premiering Monday, December 20, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The eight-episode series will spotlight Hilary helping families improve their lives and homes with a dash of tough love.

[11/17/21 - 09:12 AM]
Apple TV+ Sets Worldwide Premiere of Highly Anticipated Murder-Mystery Comedy Series "The Afterparty" for January 28
From Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord, the eight-episode first season will launch with three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday.

[11/17/21 - 09:10 AM]
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" Delivers Year-Over-Year Audience Gains for Eighth Consecutive Week, Driving a 15% Season-to-Date Viewership Jump
The audience for the 49ers' 21 point victory (12,325,000 viewers) was up 3 percent from "MNF's" Week 10 2020 matchup (Minnesota-Chicago) across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes.

[11/17/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Trollstopia" - Season 5 Trailer
All new episodes of "TrollsTopia" are coming to Peacock on December 9.

[11/17/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Landscapers" - Official Trailer - HBO
HBO's four-episode limited series, starring Emmy-winner Olivia Colman and Emmy nominee David Thewlis, debuts Monday, December 6 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[11/17/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: EPIX Releases First Teaser Trailer for "Billy the Kid," Based on the Life of the Famous American Outlaw
The eight-episode season comprised of hour-long episodes is an epic romantic adventure based on the life of famous American outlaw Billy the Kid (Tom Blyth), also known as William H. Bonney.

[11/17/21 - 09:00 AM]
"Becoming Cousteau," The Critically Acclaimed Film from National Geographic Documentary Films, to Begin Streaming November 24 Exclusively on Disney+
"Becoming Cousteau" debuted to critical acclaim theatrically on October 22.

[11/17/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Encounter" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat.

[11/17/21 - 08:01 AM]
Season Two of the International Max Original "Perfect Life" (Vida Perfecta) Debuts December 2
The second season is co-produced by HBO Max and Movistar+ and debuts with all six episodes on Thursday, December 2.

[11/17/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Ozark" Season 4 - Official Teaser - Netflix
All decisions have consequences. Catch up on Season 1-3 before Season 4 premieres January 21, 2022.

[11/17/21 - 06:30 AM]
Radio and TV Personality Bobby Bones to Host and "Entertainment Tonight's" Rachel Smith to Co-Host "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," A Star-Studded Entertainment Special, Airing Friday, Dec. 31 on CBS
As previously announced, the star-studded entertainment special will feature nearly 50 high-energy performances by country music's hottest superstars.

[11/17/21 - 06:11 AM]
Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" Continues to Propel Network to Be #1 in Fourth Quarter-to-Date
"Open by Christmas," "My Christmas Family Tree" and "A Holiday in Harlem" were its original offerings last week.

[11/17/21 - 05:17 AM]
The Brilliant Legacies of Four Iconic Rock 'N' Roll Frontmen Take Center Stage in New Original Specials Premiering December 2021
"Ozzy Osbourne: Black Sabbath Frontman" will kick things off Saturday, December 4 on Reelz.

[11/16/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 16
Updates include: Lizzy Caplan to star in FX on Hulu's "Fleishman Is in Trouble"; Rockmond Dunbar confirms "9-1-1" exit; and Jennifer Coolidge boards Netflix's "The Watcher."

[11/16/21 - 05:44 PM]
Video: "Crossing Swords" - Season 2 Trailer
Another 10 episodes of bingeable mayhem, representing the next chapter in the adventures of Patrick the long-suffering squire (Nicholas Hoult) as he climbs the ladder of knighthood in the service of the volatile King Merriman (Luke Evans).

[11/16/21 - 01:31 PM]
"Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers for 2nd Week in a Row
In addition, "Nightline" outperformed CBS' "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.

[11/16/21 - 01:30 PM]
From Producers of ABC News' "20/20," A New Hulu Original Documents the Chilling 1970s-'80s Era of Rampant Serial Killers in Los Angeles
All six, hour-long episodes of "City of Angels | City of Death" drop on Wednesday, November 24, only on Hulu.

[11/16/21 - 12:50 PM]
Michigan at Penn State Tops Week 11 College Football Viewership, ABC's Most-Watched November Saturday Since 2016
ESPN platforms were responsible for 64% of the minutes watched in Week 11 and aired four of the top six most-watched games on Saturday.

[11/16/21 - 12:14 PM]
Chefs Guess Their Way to Ingredients and Choose Mystery Refrigerators Based Only on Their Outside Appearance in New Competition Series "Raid the Fridge"
In each episode, four competitors can use only the ingredients from their chosen mystery fridge to create top-notch dishes.

[11/16/21 - 12:03 PM]
Sundance Now Original Drama "Close to Me," Starring Connie Nielsen and Christopher Eccleston, Debuts on Thursday, December 16
Based on Amanda Reynold's magnetic and unsettling novel of the same name, "Close to Me" follows Jo Harding, a woman who seems to have it all, until a fall erases an entire year from her memory.

[11/16/21 - 11:44 AM]
Video: "Beforeigners" Season 2 - Official Trailer - HBO Max
A brutal murder in Oslo with ties to 19th century England raises the question: Could Jack the Ripper have timeigrated to the present?

[11/16/21 - 11:08 AM]
Lifetime Sets Airdates for New Original Thrillers for January 2022
Marking his directorial debut, Boris Kodjoe directs real-life wife Nicole Ari Parker, Drea de Matteo, Nik Sanchez and Mackenzie Astin in the home invasion movie "Safe Room" (formerly known as "Safe Space"), premiering Saturday, January 15.

[11/16/21 - 11:03 AM]
NBC Reveals Full Cast of Holiday Musical Spectacular "Annie Live!"
The ensemble will feature Felice Kakaletris as Molly, Cate Elefante as Kate, Sophie Knapp as July, Tessa Frascogna as Tessie, Arwen Monzon-Sanders as Duffy and Audrey Cymone as Pepper.

[11/16/21 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Documentary "The Slow Hustle," A Searing Look at Corruption Within the Baltimore Police Department After a Detective's Fatal Shooting, Debuts December 7
The film chronicles the still unsolved death of Baltimore police detective Sean Suiter, fatally shot in the head in 2017 while in the line of duty, and explores the ongoing speculation about what really happened that day.

[11/16/21 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Presents "The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS," Anchored by "Entertainment Tonight's" Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight, Live from New York City, Thursday, Nov. 25
A CBS Thanksgiving tradition, the special will feature portions of the 95th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City.

[11/16/21 - 10:34 AM]
Video: "Solar Opposites" Holiday Special Trailer
WTF is Christmas?! Find out by watching the "Solar Opposites" Holiday Special November 22, only on Hulu.







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[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 - 09:01 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.

[03/03/26 - 08:31 AM]
Roku Adds Apple TV to Premium Subscriptions
Using their Roku account, customers can now subscribe to Apple TV through Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel to access Apple TV's premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, live sports, and kids and family entertainment in one seamless experience.

[03/03/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary traces the life of Lamar Odom, from his rise to NBA fame and marriage to Khloé Kardashian to his near-fatal overdose in a Nevada brothel.

[03/03/26 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Star Designers Team Up with Celebrities for the Ultimate Las Vegas Gamble in a New Season of Blockbuster Hit "Rock the Block"
HGTV's highest-rated series, which attracted over 16.6 million viewers across linear and streaming to its last run, will return for seven fresh episodes hosted by popular carpenter, craftsman and design expert Ty Pennington and take the ultimate gamble on four unexpected duos.

[03/03/26 - 08:01 AM]
The Whispers Are True... Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date for "The Legend of Vox Machina" Season Four
Season four will have a three episode weekly rollout on Prime Video beginning June 3, 2026.

[03/03/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Big Tech Meets Even Bigger Ego in the Explosive Trailer for "The Audacity," from Emmy Award-Winner Jonathan Glatzer, Premiering Sunday, April 12 on AMC and AMC+
The gripping eight-episode series premieres Sunday, April 12 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+, with additional episodes debuting weekly on Sundays.

[03/03/26 - 07:31 AM]
"Love on the Spectrum" Season 4 - Date Announcement & Key Art Debut - Premieres April 1
In its fourth season, this U.S. based series tells the stories of unique and diverse individuals - including new romantic hopefuls and familiar faces - searching for something we all hope to find, love.

[03/03/26 - 07:31 AM]
MGM+ and Paramount+ Bring Stars Aboard New Original Series "Treasure Island"
The six-part drama brings thrilling new life and a star cast to Robert Louis Stevenson's 18th century epic, with David Oyelowo, Hayley Atwell, Jack Huston, Tomer Capone and Tom Sweet.

[03/03/26 - 07:03 AM]
FOX Sports Marks 100 Days to FIFA World Cup 2026 with Company Wide Celebration
FOX Sports is leading the way in building momentum across the country on the road to the opening match.

[03/03/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Zootopia 2" - Announce - Disney+
The film is coming to Disney+ on March 11.