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[08/04/23 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Week of July 31-August 4
Updates include: Apple cancels "City on Fire," "Suspicion" after one season; Max pushes "Rap Sh!t" return to November; and Hasan Minhaj eyed as "a leading candidate" to take over "The Daily Show."

[08/04/23 - 12:22 PM]
"When Calls the Heart" Returns with Knockout #1 Program and Network Rankings of the Day, Weekend, and Week
The season 10 premiere was the #1 most-watched entertainment cable program on Sunday among Households, Women and Persons 18+, and Total Viewers; #3 with W18-49 and W18-34.

[08/04/23 - 11:34 AM]
FOX Sports Films Announces "Finding Home: Journey to MLB" from Acclaimed Filmmaker Seth Gordon Premiering Saturday, August 5 on FS1 and FOX Deportes
The documentary provides an in-depth look into the extraordinary and unique journey of Latin American minor league baseball players and the many challenges they face pursuing the Major League Baseball (MLB) dream.

[08/04/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Untold: Johnny Football" - Official Teaser - Netflix
This documentary traces the meteoric rise and precipitous fall of football star Johnny Manziel via interviews with friends, coaches and Manziel himself.

[08/04/23 - 08:02 AM]
Peacock to Stream Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" Beginning Aug 11
The film features a star-studded cast, including Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, and more.

[08/03/23 - 12:05 PM]
Prime Video Greenlights Season Three of Global Hit Series "The Summer I Turned Pretty"
Season two is one of the 10 most watched seasons of any series ever on the service.

[08/03/23 - 11:14 AM]
Bravo's "Southern Charm" Returns with a Supersized Season 9 Premiere on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Charmers Venita Aspen, Leva Bonaparte, Craig Conover, Olivia Flowers, Taylor Ann Green, Austen Kroll, Madison LeCroy and Shep Rose return.

[08/03/23 - 11:04 AM]
Discovery's Shark Week Makes History with All Seven Nights Outperforming the Previous Year
Throughout the week, Discovery ranked as the #1 primetime cable network with Adults, Men and Women 25-54 and Adults, Men and Women 18-49 and the #2 primetime network across all of television with Men 25-54 and Men 18-49.

[08/03/23 - 10:55 AM]
Miss Universe Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deals with The Roku Channel and Telemundo
The 2023 competition, which is set to take place live in El Salvador, will be executive produced by Sergio Alfaro and his LA-based production company InventTV, as well as Paula Shugart and Anne Jakrajutatip for Miss Universe.

[08/03/23 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Announces Primetime Programming Premiere Dates for Fall 2023
As previously announced, the fall lineup features original programming every night of the week, with more than 185 hours of original programming (not including sports).

[08/03/23 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Down, Set, Hut! Amazon Freevee Debuts Official Trailer for Coming-of-Age Sports Docuseries "God. Family. Football.", Premiering September 1
All six episodes from the docuseries will premiere exclusively on Freevee in the U.S. beginning on Friday, September 1.

[08/03/23 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Cookie Monster's Bake Sale" - Official Trailer - Max Family
Ready, set... bake! Join confection connoisseur Cookie Monster and Celebrity Chef Eddie Jackson for the ultimate bake-off.

[08/03/23 - 09:02 AM]
Comedy Central's All-New Original Movie "Office Race" Set to Premiere on Monday, September 4 at 8PM ET/PT
The film features comedic heavyweights Beck Bennett, Joel McHale, Kelsey Grammer, Alyson Hannigan, J.B. Smoove and more.

[08/03/23 - 09:02 AM]
Acorn TV's Captivating Fan-Favorite Crime Drama "The Chelsea Detective" Returns Monday, August 28
The second season, consisting of four feature-length episodes, sees DI Arnold teaming up with new colleague Detective Sergeant Layla Walsh, played by Vanessa Emme, who joins Chelsea CID from Exeter.

[08/03/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Upshaws" - Part 4 Official Trailer - Netflix
The chaos continues for the Upshaws as they search for new ways to cope with their issues while figuring out how to stay solid as a family.

[08/03/23 - 07:35 AM]
First Look: Hulu Original "Culprits"
"Culprits" kicks off where most crime stories end: after a high-stakes heist, when the crew of elite criminals have gone their separate ways and have tried to leave their old lives behind.

[08/03/23 - 07:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "BS High" Debuts August 23
With unparalleled access to Johnson, "BS High" tracks the origins of a fabricated high school that grew from the determined imagination of a self-described "honest liar," a man with an inimitable storytelling style but with a lack of academic credentials and seemingly no football coaching experience.

[08/03/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Who is Erin Carter?" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Meet Erin - Mum, Wife, Teacher living the expat dream in Spain. Or so we think until a robbery in a supermarket reveals her to be a badass fighter! Erin is clearly not who she says she is but how far will she go to keep her true identity at bay?

[08/03/23 - 06:01 AM]
ID's Gripping Missing Persons Series "Disappeared" Returns with a New Two-Hour Season Premiere Profiling the Bradley Sisters
New episodes this season will also feature shocking, unsolved missing persons cases from across the country.

[08/03/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Ragnarok" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
With the lines between good and evil blurred, Magne's fortitude is about to face its ultimate trial in an epic final battle of gods against giants.

[08/02/23 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Baki Hanma" Season 2 - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
Scientists discover a perfectly preserved prehistoric man so powerful, he once preyed on Jurassic dinosaurs - and Baki can't wait to fight him.

[08/02/23 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Mask Girl" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An office worker who is insecure about her looks becomes a masked internet personality by night - until a chain of ill-fated events overtakes her life.

[08/02/23 - 02:06 PM]
Video: "San Francisco Sounds: A Place in Time" (MGM+ 2023 Series) Official Trailer
This two-part docuseries celebrates the musical and artistic renaissance that exploded in the Bay Area from the mid-sixties into the mid-seventies.

[08/02/23 - 11:29 AM]
"Christmas in July" Gifts Hallmark Channel #1 Spot as Most-Watched Network of the Month and on Weekends
The stunt's two all-new original movie premieres garnered knockout ratings as well, both crowned the #1 most-watched program of the day on entertainment cable among key demos.

[08/02/23 - 09:30 AM]
Prime Video Drops the First Scene from "The Wheel of Time" Season Two as a Surprise Bonus for Fans
The first scene from Season Two is now available to view at the end of the Season One finale episode (Episode 108) as a special surprise bonus for fans.

[08/02/23 - 09:11 AM]
NBC Sports Names College Football Game Announcers for 2023 Season on NBC and Peacock
This fall, NBC Sports will present 31 FBS college football games across NBC and Peacock, including primetime games on 13 consecutive weekends - both NBC Sports records.

[08/02/23 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - Korean Original Series "Moving"
In the 1990s, South Korea's National Security Planning Agency established a black ops team of superpowered individuals.

[08/02/23 - 08:06 AM]
Showtime Acquires "Dreaming Whilst Black" from A24 and Big Deal Films
Loosely inspired by real-life events, the series follows Kwabena (Adjani Salmon), an aspiring filmmaker stuck in a dead-end recruitment job who takes the first step to achieving his dream.

[08/02/23 - 07:30 AM]
"AEW: Dynamite" 200th Episode Airs Live! Wednesday, August 2 on TBS
The high octane show will feature AEW originals Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) battling Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh in a trios match.

[08/02/23 - 07:01 AM]
Calling All BFFs: Prime Video Unveils First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Heartfelt Film "Sitting in Bars with Cake," Starring Yara Shahidi and Odessa A'zion
On September 8, "Sitting in Bars with Cake" will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[08/02/23 - 06:16 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for New Original Peanuts Special, "Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie"
In "Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie," we get to see first-hand how our lovable introvert, Marcie, makes a monumental difference from behind the scenes both for her friends and her community.

[08/02/23 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Guns & Gulaabs" - Official Trailer - Raj & DK - RajKummar, Dulquer, Adarsh, Gulshan - Aug 18
In the cartel-run town of Gulaabgunj, an unprecedented opium deal pulls a big-city cop and a lovesick mechanic into its chaotic clutches.

[08/02/23 - 01:14 AM]
Netflix Welcomes Newest It Squad in Hilarious Show, "Miseducation"
Mbali Hadebe (Buntu Petse) finds herself on the cancelled list after the police raids her house and seize her family's assets because of her mother, Brenda Hadebe's (Baby Cele) corrupt political dealings.

[08/01/23 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Akuma Kun" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series starts streaming worldwide on November 9.

[08/01/23 - 01:01 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54
Season to date, "Nightline" is growing compared to the same point last season in Total Viewers (+2% - 887,000 vs. 866,000).

[08/01/23 - 11:55 AM]
World Premiere of "The Hustle of @617MikeBiv" Streams August 24 on ALLBLK
The film, which details the life of Grammy award-winning artist and one of the founding members of both New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe, Michael L. Bivins, will stream exclusively on ALLBLK starting Thursday, August 24, with an encore run on WE tv Thursday, October 5.

[08/01/23 - 11:04 AM]
TLC's "90 Day Fiance: The Other Way" Reaches Over 6.3 Million Viewers Since Its Premiere & Leads TLC to Rank as the #1 Cable Network on Monday, July 24
To date, Season 5 of "The Other Way" has reached more than 6.3 million total viewers across TLC, Max and discovery+ since its season premiere on Monday, July 10.

[08/01/23 - 10:05 AM]
Showtime Announces Premiere Date for "Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court" from Emmy-Winning Director Dawn Porter
The series, previously announced as "Confirmed," will make its streaming debut on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, September 22, and premiere that day at 8:00/7:00c on Showtime.

[08/01/23 - 09:43 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of July 24: "The Witcher" Season 3 Returns with a Vengeance, German Sci-Fi Thriller "Paradise" Starts Strong
To date, Season 3 has amassed 47.7M views since premiering on June 29.

[08/01/23 - 09:36 AM]
New Chapter of "Neighbours" Set to Premiere September 18 Exclusively on Amazon Freevee
New episodes will be released daily, Monday-Thursday, on Amazon Freevee in the UK and the U.S.

[08/01/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Honest Renovations" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Parenting is tough, and it's even more challenging when your home isn't working for your family's needs. That's where best friends Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis come in.

[08/01/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Disenchantment" The Final Season - Official Teaser Trailer - Netflix
To save Dreamland from Queen Dagmar's wrath, Princess Bean must vanquish her mother and outrun a prophecy that foretells she will kill the one she loves.

[08/01/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets" - Official Trailer - Max
It's time to rewrite their story. "Hard Knocks" returns August 8.

[08/01/23 - 08:01 AM]
Carrie Underwood Stars in 11th Consecutive Show Open for NBC's "Sunday Night Football," Headlined by Concert Performance with a New Twist
The new show open - headlined by an updated rendition of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" - features a concert performance interspersed with augmented reality highlights displayed across a halo scoreboard.

[08/01/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Choose Love" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The steady boyfriend. The one who got away. The charming rock star. Who will Cami choose? In this interactive rom-com, her love life is in your hands.

[08/01/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Toast of Tinseltown" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Join Steven Toast, a fed-up London actor, voice-over artist and theatre legend, as he embarks on a wild journey to Hollywood in search of stardom - in the form of a "leading role" he's been promised in the latest installment of Star Wars.

[08/01/23 - 05:41 AM]
CBS Sports and Nickelodeon Team Up for First-Ever Super Bowl Alternate Telecast with "Nick-ified" Presentation of Super Bowl LVIII
"This will be a historic Super Bowl in Las Vegas, and we're thrilled to partner with the NFL to bring the game to the whole family with the first-ever alternate telecast of the Super Bowl," said Bob Bakish, president and CEO of Paramount.

[07/31/23 - 11:31 AM]
Discovery Channel August Programming Highlights
New seasons of "Bering Sea Gold," "Expedition X," "Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America" and "Expedition Bigfoot" are all due in the coming weeks.

[07/31/23 - 11:00 AM]
FOX Enlists a New Group of All-Star Celebrity Recruits for the Second Season of "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," Premiering Monday, September 25 on FOX
Dez Bryant, Tyler Cameron, Savannah Chrisley, Blac Chyna, Brian Austin Green, Robert Horry, Erin Jackson, Bode Miller, Jack Osbourne, Tara Reid, Kelly Rizzo, Tom Sandoval, JoJo Siwa and Nick Viall are all on tap this season.

[07/31/23 - 10:33 AM]
Max Launches OWN Hub Featuring Original Series and Curated Collections from OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
"Our mission at OWN is to deliver programming that serves the female Black viewer, and this cross-portfolio collaboration presents a terrific opportunity to expand on that mission," said Tina Perry, President of OWN.







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[05/07/24 - 02:06 PM]
NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island" Renewed for Season 2
The elusive Banker will invite a new crop of players to compete in the season-long, fully immersive competition.

[05/07/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "The Test" Season 3 Trailer - Prime Video
Step into the heart of cricket's fiercest rivalries with the new season on May 24.

[05/07/24 - 01:30 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. & Ireland Announces "Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood" (w/t), Expanding the Popular Format
The two-part docuseries, produced by Optomen, will explore the gripping feud between global pop-superstar Taylor Swift and music industry mogul Scooter Braun, delving into the $300 million dispute after Braun bought the rights to Swift's first six albums in June 2019.

[05/07/24 - 12:15 PM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Picked Up to Series at ABC
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit and the duo who made America fall in love with getting organized, are on board as hosts.

[05/07/24 - 11:13 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Movie Starring Teri Hatcher and June Movie Slate
Hatcher and Tahmoh Penikett will star in "The Killer Inside: The Ruth Finley Story," which tells the true story of an unassuming housewife who becomes the target of a mysterious stalker whom she and the cops fear is the BTK Slayer.

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Its Summer Premiere Schedule
The summer lineup launches with the network debut of "Tulsa King" Sunday, July 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the season 26 premiere of "Big Brother" Wednesday, July 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
Post Malone, Parker McCollum, Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Nate Smith Feat. Avril Lavigne to Perform at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon, Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards will be free to stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 16.

[05/07/24 - 10:15 AM]
NBC Celebrates Red Nose Day's 10th Anniversary with Hourlong Star-Studded Special Set for May 23 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The star-studded special will look back at the hilarious, inspirational and unforgettable moments of NBC's Red Nose Day programming and the life-changing impact of the campaign's first 10 years.

[05/07/24 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look of Ariana Madix as Host and Announces Premiere Date for Sixth Season of Hit Cultural Phenomenon "Love Island USA"
The new season will air exclusively on Peacock beginning Tuesday, June 11 at 6pm PT/9pm ET with new episodes six days a week.

[05/07/24 - 09:44 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Apr. 29: "Baby Reindeer" Holds Strong; "Heeramandi" Breaks Records; Katt Williams and Tom Brady Live Events Bring the Laughs
"Katt Williams: Woke Foke" had viewers nationwide (and beyond) on his side, taking fourth place (4M views), and "The Roast of Tom Brady" took sixth place (2M views).

[05/07/24 - 09:26 AM]
Food Network Renews New Breakout Hit "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing"
The freshman culinary competition series, hosted by Esther Choi and Michael Symon, features 24 talented and fearless chefs who take on 24 food challenges in 24 consecutive, non-stop hours.

[05/07/24 - 09:16 AM]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Join TNT Sports NASCAR Broadcast Team
One of the most iconic racecar drivers of all time, Earnhardt will serve as an on-air commentator for TNT Sports' exclusive coverage of five NASCAR Cup Series races each Summer, airing in consecutive weeks on TNT and the B/R Sports Add-On on Max.

[05/07/24 - 09:05 AM]
The History Channel's Hit Survival Series "Alone" Returns For Season 11 on Thursday, June 13
Additionally, season two of the highly rated international version of the series, "Alone Australia," is set to air on The History Channel for domestic audiences on Thursday, June 20.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Video: FOX Entertainment Celebrates AANHPI Month with #TVForAll
"The Cleaning Lady" star Élodie Yung shares the story of how she uses the resilience her father passed down to her as a way to connect to her heritage.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Prime Video Welcomes Dale Earnhardt Jr. to its NASCAR Broadcast Booth
"I'm honored to be a part of Prime Video's entrance into NASCAR," said Earnhardt Jr. "It is an exciting opportunity to have the chance to give our NASCAR fan base yet another way to watch the sport. It will be exciting to see the innovation that Prime Video is going to bring to our sport and the fans."