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[12/20/22 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 20
Updates include: Jason Ritter to visit Showtime's "Yellowjackets"; Joely Richardson boards "One Day" at Netflix; and Nicholas Barasch, Karl Walcott to recur on The CW's "Riverdale."

[12/20/22 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "JUNG_E" - Official Teaser - Netflix
In a post-apocalyptic 22nd century, a researcher at an AI lab leads the effort to end a civil war by cloning the brain of a heroic soldier - her mother.

[12/20/22 - 03:49 PM]
ABC's "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration" Grows Its 3-Day Multiplatform Audience to 6.3 Million Viewers
The special also jumped to a 1.40 rating among Adults 18-49 after three days of cross-platform viewing, marking an increase of +77% over its initial Live+Same Day rating.

[12/20/22 - 02:13 PM]
AMC and AMC+ to Debut "All of Them Witches," A Documentary Exploring the History of Witches, as a Companion Special to "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches"
The one-hour documentary will explore an alternate and authentic history told from the perspective of today's most well-known, practicing witches, as well as scholars of history and anthropology.

[12/20/22 - 02:12 PM]
AMC Networks to Launch the Highly Anticipated "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches" Across All Five of Its Linear Networks
BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and WE tv will join AMC and AMC+ for a world premiere event on Sunday, January 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/20/22 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Big Bet" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Having grown up under a criminal father and poverty, Cha Moosik tries all he can to survive.

[12/20/22 - 01:06 PM]
This January, Join ID for a Show-Stopping Night with Back-to-Back Premieres of "Death by Fame" and "The Playboy Murders"
Both series premiere on Monday, January 23 beginning at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/20/22 - 01:00 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 Across All Key Target Demographics
Season to date, "Nightline" is growing compared to the same point last season in Total Viewers (+8% - 901,000 vs. 831,000) and Adults 18-49 (+3% - 157,000 vs. 152,000).

[12/20/22 - 12:32 PM]
FX's "Snowfall" - Sixth and Final Season Premieres Wednesday, February 22
The premiere will include the first two episodes of the 10-episode final season.

[12/20/22 - 12:15 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of December 12: "Wednesday" Is the Most Viewed Title This Week; "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" Is the #1 Film
In just four weeks, the series holds the record for the second Most Popular English-language series on Netflix with 1.19 billion total hours viewed.

[12/20/22 - 12:15 PM]
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final on FOX Scores Most-Watched Men's Telecast in English-Language History With 16,783,000 Viewers
The historic finish on penalties powered a surge in FOX NFL Week 15 lead-in viewership.

[12/20/22 - 12:00 PM]
Hallmark Channel Unwraps First 2023 Holiday Movie "A Biltmore Christmas" Starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha Production Begins in January to Air During Hallmark Channel's 2023 "Countdown to Christmas"
Production is set to begin this January in Asheville, North Carolina at the historic Biltmore Estate, renowned for its classic holiday traditions since 1895.

[12/20/22 - 11:00 AM]
"60 Minutes" Is the #1 Non-Sports Primetime Program on Television and Remains in the Top 5
In the last 14 weeks (since the season premiere), "60 Minutes" has been the #1 non-sports primetime program 12 times.

[12/20/22 - 10:55 AM]
Hoda Kotb & Jenna Bush Hager Kick Off New Year's Eve with NBC Primetime Special
Miley Cyrus, George Lopez, Dolly Parton, Kenan Thompson and more will join Kotb and Bush Hager as they look back at the year's biggest and buzziest moments.

[12/20/22 - 10:47 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" Hits Its Most-Watched Week Since May
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" ranked as the No. 1 syndicated talk show for the 13th consecutive week across all key Nielsen measures.

[12/20/22 - 10:11 AM]
Janelle Monae to Receive 7th Annual SeeHer Award at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards
Previous award recipients are Viola Davis (2017), Gal Gadot (2018), Claire Foy (2019), Kristen Bell (2020), Zendaya (2021), and Halle Berry (2022).

[12/20/22 - 10:05 AM]
Showtime Premieres "The SHOW: California Love, Behind the Scenes of the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show" Friday, December 23 at 9 PM ET/PT
The 90-minute feature offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of the most iconic musical performances of the year.

[12/20/22 - 09:35 AM]
What's New on HBO Max This January - Stream the Series Premieres of "The Last of Us," "Velma," and "The Climb"
Plus: HBO Max and TNT will be the home of live soccer game coverage for the U.S. Women's and Men's National Teams starting in January 2023.

[12/20/22 - 09:01 AM]
National Geographic Reveals the First Look of the Upcoming Limited Series "A Small Light"
The powerful, eight-episode limited series tells the remarkable story of 20-something secretary Miep Gies (Bel Powley), who didn't hesitate when her boss Otto Frank (Liev Schreiber) asked her to hide him and his family from the Nazis during World War II.

[12/20/22 - 08:29 AM]
"Real Time with Bill Maher" Returns for Its 21st Season January 20
Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules."

[12/20/22 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "The Lying Life of Adults" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In 1990s Naples, brash and bold Aunt Vittoria helps her sheltered niece experience a different side of the city, upsetting the teen's strict parents.

[12/19/22 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 19
Updates include: Cecily Strong confirms exit from "Saturday Night Live"; C. Henry Chaisson brings "The Deep" to Amazon; and Molly Ringwald to visit Freeform's "Single Drunk Female."

[12/19/22 - 09:33 PM]
Prime Video Confirms That the Indian Installment of "Citadel" Will Start Filming in January 2023
The untitled series based out of India will be led by renowned creator duo Raj & DK (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK), who are the showrunners, directors of the series, and will feature Varun Dhawan in the lead role.

[12/19/22 - 02:30 PM]
ABC News Studios Presents "House of Grucci," An Intimate Documentary About "America's First Family of Fireworks"
"House of Grucci" tells the story of "America's First Family of Fireworks" and follows Phil Grucci, the fifth-generation company leader, and his family as they prepare for major spectacles, culminating in a larger-than-life performance in Saudi Arabia.

[12/19/22 - 11:01 AM]
All-New Special "TMZ Presents: Lamar Odom: Sex, Drugs & Kardashians" Premieres Monday, January 2, on FOX
The all-new revealing special takes viewers on a deep dive of Lamar Odom's troubled marriage to Khloe Kardashian, which was as memorable as his incredible basketball career.

[12/19/22 - 10:03 AM]
Disney's Onyx Collective Announces Feature Film "Bruiser," Premiering Friday, Feb. 24, on Hulu
In director Miles Warren's searing feature debut about fathers, families and the effects of toxic masculinity, 14-year-old Darious (Jalyn Hall) explores the boundaries of his manhood through tumultuous interactions with Malcolm (Shamier Anderson), his strict but loving father, and Porter (Trevante Rhodes), a charismatic drifter.

[12/19/22 - 10:01 AM]
TLC Will Finish 2022 as the #1 Primetime Ad-Supported Cable Network with Women for the Third Year in a Row
TLC is in the top 5 ad-supported cable network on 5 nights of the week with W25-54 and 4 nights of the week with W18-49 in 2022.

[12/19/22 - 09:02 AM]
Disney+ Presents the Live Stream Event "Tini Tour 2022: Farewell of the Year" on Dec. 23 at 4:30 PM PT/7:30 PM ET
The concert special will be available to stream on Disney+ following the live performance.

[12/19/22 - 08:46 AM]
2023 ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball" Schedule to Feature MLB's Top Superstars and World Series Rematch
The 2023 campaign will mark the 34th consecutive season of "Sunday Night Baseball" and will feature many of MLB's top superstars as well as a World Series rematch.

[12/19/22 - 08:41 AM]
Ovation TV Debuts the U.S. Premiere of "Murdoch Mysteries" Season 16 on February 11
Highlights of the new 24-episode season include an episode directed by Emmy winner Eric McCormack, two episodes directed by series star Yannick Bisson, three episodes written by showrunner Peter Mitchell, and one episode written by Maureen Jennings, author of the Detective Murdoch book series.

[12/19/22 - 08:31 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" Announces Guest Judges for Season 15 Premiering Friday, January 6th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on MTV
Ali Wong, Amandla Stenberg, Harvey Guillén, Hayley Kiyoko, Janelle Monáe, Julia Garner, Maren Morris, Megan Stalter, and Orville Peck to serve as guest judges.

[12/19/22 - 08:03 AM]
MTV Entertainment Studios to Launch Intimate Music Docu-Series "MTV's Family Legacy"
Set to premiere in 2023, the music docu-series will capture the hearts of '90s music fans and take viewers on a tour of pop culture through a new lens.

[12/19/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Live to Lead" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Leaders committed to making a difference in the world share their inspiring life stories in this series executive produced by Prince Harry and Meghan.

[12/19/22 - 06:16 AM]
Apple TV+ Reveals a First Look at New Thriller "Liaison" Starring Cesar Award Winner Vincent Cassel and BAFTA Award Winner Eva Green
"Liaison" will make its global debut with the first episode on Friday, February 24, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through March 31, on Apple TV+.

[12/16/22 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 16
Updates include: Henry Cavill to bring "Warhammer 40,000" to Amazon; Peacock commissions three new reality projects; and Netflix cancels "Blockbuster" after one season.

[12/16/22 - 04:00 PM]
Academy Award-Nominated and Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Actor, Producer and Entrepreneur Mary J. Blige's Production Company Blue Butterfly Signs First Look Deal in Non-Scripted with BET
"The Wine Down" is the first unscripted project being developed under the first look deal.

[12/16/22 - 12:18 PM]
FOX Takes #1 Spot for Comedy, Broadcast Drama and Unscripted Program for Fall 2022
"The Masked Singer" is fall's #1 unscripted entertainment series for a fourth consecutive year.

[12/16/22 - 12:01 PM]
Hallmark Media Inks Multipicture Overall Deal with Brooks Darnell
"I am excited to continue my relationship with the Hallmark family," said Darnell. "I feel blessed that I get to make feel-good movies that all families and people can enjoy and look forward to seeing what's next!"

[12/16/22 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
16-time World Champion and 2-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is one of the most prolific and controversial superstars in professional wrestling history.

[12/16/22 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix's "Freeridge" Premieres February 2, 2023
The coming of age comedy follows sibling rivals Gloria and Ines and their friends Demi and Cameron who have unleashed a curse bringing dark misfortune into their lives.

[12/16/22 - 08:30 AM]
"The Price Is Right at Night" Kicks Off 2023 with All-New Themed Primetime Specials Celebrating Superfans, Grocery Store Employees, Geniuses and More
The five installments will air weekly on Wednesday nights beginning January 4 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/16/22 - 07:46 AM]
Peacock Announces Straight-to-Series Order of Horror Thriller "Untitled Ian Mcculloch Project" with James Wan Executive Producing and Ian Mcculloch Writing / Executive Producing
Inspired by the bestselling novel "Stinger" by Robert McCammon, the series follows a disparate group of people on a ranch who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat.

[12/16/22 - 06:04 AM]
"Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!" Concert Special to Air on MTV Friday December 23
As part of a Paramount Global cross-company collaboration, the special will first air on CBS Television Network, Tuesday, December 20 and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

[12/15/22 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 15
Updates include: Apple nixes newcomer "Shantaram"; CNN cancels "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy" after two seasons; and Eric Szmanda to return for "CSI: Vegas" at CBS.

[12/15/22 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Trolley" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A sudden tragedy brings the wife of an assemblyman out of her private life and forces her to confront family secrets and her own troubling past.

[12/15/22 - 04:00 PM]
Rebecca Dalton and Corey Sevier Bounce Into Action in "The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating" a New, Original Movie Premiering January 1, on Hallmark Channel
Alex (Dalton), a professional dog trainer is more enamored of her loyal four-legged clients than she is of their owners whom she never fully trusts.

[12/15/22 - 02:01 PM]
HBO Max and CBC Renew Peabody Award-Winning Comedy Series "Sort Of" for a Third Season
A coming-of-age story, "Sort Of" exposes the labels we once poured ourselves into as no longer applicable... to anyone.

[12/15/22 - 02:00 PM]
CBS Announces Its First New Series Order for 2023-2024 Season - Drama "The Never Game," Starring and Executive Produced by Justin Hartley
Robin Weigert, Abby McEnany, Eric Graise, Fiona Rene and Academy Award winner Mary McDonnell also star.

[12/15/22 - 01:45 PM]
Selena Gomez & Stacey Abrams to Produce Music Documentary "Won't Be Silent" for discovery+
Directed by Kristi Jacobson, the film will celebrate songs that have impacted the world on a variety of issues and the incredible female artists behind them.

[12/15/22 - 01:05 PM]
CBS News Explores How One Simple Act of Humanity Can Change the World, in the Primetime Special "The Gift: Kindness Goes Viral with Steve Hartman"
The one-hour special premieres Wednesday, December 28 at 10:00/9:00c on CBS.







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[01/05/26 - 01:40 PM]
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[01/05/26 - 01:01 PM]
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[01/05/26 - 12:26 PM]
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[01/05/26 - 11:01 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 10:00 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 09:49 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 09:32 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 09:05 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Queer Eye" Season 10 - Date Announcement - Netflix
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[01/05/26 - 09:00 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The Upshaws" The Final Season - Official Trailer - Netflix
As Regina makes a run for office and Bennie's garage falls on hard times, the Upshaws will always find a way to keep it real, loud and full of love.

[01/05/26 - 08:16 AM]
Paramount+ Crowns "Mayor of Kingstown" with a Fifth and Final Season
The fourth season finaled on December 28.