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[09/08/23 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Week of September 4-8
Updates include: Roku is the latest streamer to pull originals, acquisitions; HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" to sign off with current season; and Warner Bros. Television suspends overall deals.

[09/08/23 - 02:40 PM]
Lions-Chiefs in NFL Kickoff Game on NBC and Peacock Is Media's Most-Watched Show Since Super Bowl LVII, Averaging Nearly 27 Million Viewers
NBC Sports' coverage peaked at 29.1 million viewers between 9:15-9:30 p.m. ET in the second quarter.

[09/08/23 - 01:22 PM]
TLC Ranks as the Number One Cable Network of the Week with Women 25-54 for the 5th Consecutive Week
"Sister Wives," "90 Day: The Last Resort," "90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days" and "90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way" were four of the top five cable telecasts excluding sports of the week with Adults 25-54.

[09/08/23 - 12:30 PM]
"Star Trek" Embarks on an Epic Collaboration with Kid Cudi That Includes Music, Gaming and Fashion to Launch "Star Trek's" New "Boldly Be" Campaign
"I grew up watching 'Star Trek' with my dad who is single handedly responsible for turning me into a fan," said Mescudi.

[09/08/23 - 11:51 AM]
Stephen Curry Replicates Iconic Golf Shots in New Show "Niiice Shot with Stephen Curry Presented by Genesis" on Golf Channel and NBC
The four-part series features four-time NBA champion and scratch golfer Stephen Curry as he attempts to replicate memorable shots in recent golf history by Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy.

[09/08/23 - 11:30 AM]
The 72nd Miss USA Pageant to Air Live on The CW Network on Friday, September 29
The hosts and judges will be announced at a later date.

[09/08/23 - 11:04 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of September 18 and September 25
New offerings include the return of "A Time to Kill" on Thursday, September 28 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/08/23 - 11:00 AM]
2023 "VMAs" Announces Additional Mega Performers
Fall Out Boy, Metro Boomin with Future, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Swae Lee & NAV, and Peso Pluma add even greater starpower to the roster of global music stars set to perform.

[09/08/23 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Matt Rife's New Hour-Long Stand-Up Comedy Special, Natural Selection
Rife will film his hour-long Netflix comedy special debut on September 22 and 23 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC during his sold-out 260+ date ProbleMATTic World Tour.

[09/08/23 - 09:00 AM]
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever" to Debut December 8, 2023 Exclusively on Disney+
The film is a hilarious and heartfelt holiday tale centered around everyone's favorite disaster-prone middle school student.

[09/08/23 - 09:00 AM]
ACC Football on The CW Kicks Off Saturday, September 9 with Cincinnati Bearcats at Pitt Panthers
The CW has partnered with Verizon as the presenting sponsor for ACC football, as well as Subaru as the halftime sponsor for the entirety of the season.

[09/08/23 - 08:09 AM]
AXS TV to Air 2023 Major League Pickleball Season 2 Live Events
MLP is the preeminent team-based professional pickleball league, putting the spotlight on the absolute best pickleball competitors from around the world.

[09/08/23 - 07:08 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Drop Gripping First-Look at Clive Owen in Neo-Noir Crime Drama, "Monsieur Spade," Debuting Early 2024
The series centers around the infamous protagonist of American writer Dashiell Hammett's 1930 classic novel The Maltese Falcon.

[09/08/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple's Highly Anticipated "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" Unveils Monstrous Teaser Trailer and Sets Global Premiere for Friday, November 17
Based on Legendary's Monsterverse, and starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" will debut with the first two episodes, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12.

[09/08/23 - 05:35 AM]
NBC and Peacock Celebrate with Wynonna Judd Across Both "Christmas at the Opry" Holiday Special and "People's Choice Country Awards"
Wynonna will host the holiday party of the year with "Christmas at the Opry," airing Thursday, December 7 at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/08/23 - 05:00 AM]
Nicki Minaj Reprises Dual Role as Emcee and Performer for 2023 "VMAs"
For the second consecutive year, Minaj will announce the show's star-studded lineup of performers, presenters and winners and will stun fans with a world premiere performance of her newest single, "Last Time I Saw You."

[09/08/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Club" New Season - Official Trailer - Netflix
With her husband gone, Rasel raises her daughter at Club Istanbul with the help of her mother, but their relationships are tested by loss and betrayal.

[09/07/23 - 12:04 PM]
Video: "House of Villains" - Meet Your New Favorite Reality Show! - E!
As previously announced, E! brings together 10 iconic and infamous reality television villains under one roof for the new competition elimination series "House of Villains."

[09/07/23 - 12:01 PM]
21 Savage and Cardi B Lead "BET Hip Hop Awards" 2023 Nominations with 12 Each, Followed by Drake, Who Garners Nine Nods
Said event will tape from Atlanta, GA, on Tuesday, October 3 and will premiere Tuesday, October 10 at 9:00/8:00c on BET.

[09/07/23 - 11:12 AM]
Video: "A Murder at the End of the World" - Official Trailer - FX
"A Murder at the End of the World" is a mystery series featuring a Gen Z amateur sleuth and tech-savvy hacker Darby Hart.

[09/07/23 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Declares Monday, Sept. 25 "NCIS Day," in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary and Devoted Fandom of Global Powerhouse Series "NCIS"
The celebratory day falls 20 years and two days after the September 23, 2003 launch of this powerhouse series, which has aired 459 episodes to date and sparked a global franchise.

[09/07/23 - 09:49 AM]
FOX Nation to Drop "The Killer Interview with Piers Morgan" on Tuesday, September 12th
Produced in conjunction with Plum Pictures and Wake Up Productions, the eight-episode series will spotlight a handful of the most fiercely contested murder cases in the United States while giving the convicted killers a chance to plead their innocence.

[09/07/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "NYAD" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, and Rhys Ifans star in "NYAD" to tell a remarkable true story of athlete Diana Nyad.

[09/07/23 - 09:01 AM]
NBC Celebrates "Christmas at Graceland" This Holiday Season with All-New Special
The special is set to air Wednesday, November 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and simulcast on Peacock.

[09/07/23 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me" Debuts September 23
In her first HBO stand-up special, comedian and writer Sam Jay takes the stage at Brooklyn Steel for a hilariously frank discussion on embracing our differences, the stresses of long-term relationships, and the power of empathy.

[09/07/23 - 09:00 AM]
Olivia Rodrigo Added to 2023 "VMAs" Slate of Global Performers
With 6 nods this year including the coveted "Video of the Year," Olivia Rodrigo returns to the "VMAs" stage following the highly anticipated release of her sophomore album "GUTS."

[09/07/23 - 09:00 AM]
National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory Films Remarkable Whale Behavior Off the Coast of Antarctica
All episodes of the Disney+ Original series from National Geographic "Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory" will stream on Disney+ on September 13.

[09/07/23 - 09:00 AM]
Damon Wayans Jr. to Host Action-Packed New CBS Original Game Show "Raid the Cage," Premiering Friday, Oct. 13
Emmy winner Jeannie Mai Jenkins joins Wayans Jr. as co-host of the fresh take on a format that has thrilled viewers in over 15 countries internationally.

[09/07/23 - 08:44 AM]
Video: If the Ocean Dies - "The Swarm" Season 1 Trailer - The CW
"The Swarm" premieres Tuesday, September 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/07/23 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "Quiz Lady" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Sisterhood is a trip. Check out the brand-new trailer for "Quiz Lady," streaming November 3.

[09/07/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Castlevania: Nocturne" - Main Trailer - Netflix
As revolution sweeps France, Richter Belmont fights to uphold his family's legacy and prevent the rise of a ruthless, power-hungry vampire ruler.

[09/07/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Silver Dollar Road" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Based on the ProPublica article, the documentary recounts the riveting narrative of the Reels family, led by the matriarch fondly known as "Mamie."

[09/07/23 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Teaser Trailer and Announces November 5 Premiere Date for Original Series "Lawmen: Bass Reeves"
The anthology series stars executive producer and Emmy Award nominee David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Barry Pepper, Honorary Oscar recipient Donald Sutherland and Emmy Award nominee Dennis Quaid.

[09/07/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Spy Kids: Armageddon" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a game developer unleashes a powerful computer virus, the children of two secret agents must work together to save their parents - and the world.

[09/07/23 - 07:01 AM]
Tune in to AMC Networks on September 10 for "A Night with Norman" (Une Nuit Avec Norman) as "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" Launches Across All Five Linear Networks
AMC Networks' linear channels BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and WE tv will join AMC and AMC+ for a multi-network event for the premiere of the highly anticipated next series in the Walking Dead Universe.

[09/07/23 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "All the Light We Cannot See" - An Introduction - Netflix
Directed by Shawn Levy and based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel from Anthony Doerr.

[09/07/23 - 06:17 AM]
Video: "The Burial" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Inspired by true events, when a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe (Tommy Lee Jones) enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary (Jamie Foxx) to save his family business.

[09/07/23 - 06:02 AM]
First Look: "The Marlow Murder Club" Based on Robert Thorogood's Novel Is Coming to "Masterpiece" in 2024!
In "The Marlow Murder Club," when murder strikes the quiet riverside town of Marlow, retired archaeologist Judith Potts (Samantha Bond), feels compelled to solve the whodunnit at hand.

[09/07/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hoping to find their future fiancés by talking through walls, a new group of men and women braves twists, turns and triangles in search of true love.

[09/07/23 - 06:01 AM]
Chilling New Series "Goosebumps," Inspired by R.L. Stine's Bestselling Books, Set to Premiere Friday, Oct. 13, on Disney+ and Hulu
From Disney Branded Television and Sony Pictures Television, the 10-part series will launch with a five-episode drop as part of Disney+'s "Hallowstream" and Hulu's "Huluween" celebrations, with subsequent new episodes streaming weekly.

[09/07/23 - 06:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Lands First German Series with New Dark Comedy "Where's Wanda?," Starring Heike Makatsch, Axel Stein and Lea Drinda
"Where's Wanda?" tells the story of Dedo and Carlotta Klatt, who are desperate to locate their missing daughter months after her disappearance.

[09/07/23 - 04:26 AM]
Video: Prime Video's "Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe" Reveals Trailer, Key Art and October 10 Launch Date
The documentary is based on the life and career of legendary Canadian children's entertainer Ernie Coombs - or, as he is more commonly known by millions of fans, Mr. Dressup.

[09/07/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Creature" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Wonder what happens if you awaken the beast within?

[09/06/23 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Ballerina" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Grieving the loss of a best friend she couldn't protect, ex-bodyguard Ok-ju sets out to fulfill her dear friend's last wish: sweet, sweet revenge.

[09/06/23 - 03:50 PM]
ESPN Platforms Deliver Most-Watched Game of Week 1 - LSU vs. Florida State Reaches 9.5 Million Viewers on Labor Day Sunday
The Sunday night showcase was the top game of the week across all networks and is ABC's second-best regular season game in the past five years, excluding conference championships.

[09/06/23 - 01:00 PM]
The CW Network Sets New Premiere Date for "FBoy Island" Season 3 on Monday, October 16
Comedies "Son of a Critch," "Run the Burbs," "Children Ruin Everything" and the series premiere of "Everyone Else Burns" will now air on Thursdays beginning October 19.

[09/06/23 - 12:04 PM]
Video: First Look at the Returning Game Show "Who the Bleep Is That?" Premiering Monday, September 11
In the half-hour game show hosted by comedian Jeff Dye, contestants have their celebrity knowledge put to the test by looking at obscured celebrity images and guessing who the bleep it is.

[09/06/23 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Original Three-Part Docuseries "Savior Complex" Debuts September 26
The series chronicles the controversial story surrounding Renee Bach, a young American missionary who felt called by God to set up a charity for malnourished children in Jinja, Uganda.

[09/06/23 - 11:16 AM]
OWN's Six-Part Docuseries, "Rebuilding Black Wall Street," Debuts Friday, September 29 at 9PM ET/PT
Hosted by Morris Chestnut, the series will trace the century-long impact of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre and chronicle the resilient community rebuilding.

[09/06/23 - 11:05 AM]
"The Circus" Returns Sunday, October 8, on Paramount+ with Showtime
Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jennifer Palmieri pull back the curtain on this critical and volatile moment for the nation.







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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."