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[10/24/23 - 07:04 PM]
Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang Are Locked and Loaded in Netflix's New Action Thriller Series, "Trigger"
An unidentified surge of gun-related crimes forces two men to arm themselves, but each fueled with distinct motivations.

[10/24/23 - 05:01 PM]
The CW Scores Biggest Saturday Night Ever with Thrilling Primetime ACC Football Game on Saturday, October 21
The matchup between the Virginia Cavaliers and the North Carolina Tar Heels delivered the network's largest audience on a Saturday night since national programming began on October 2, 2021 with 788,000 Total Viewers.

[10/24/23 - 03:24 PM]
"Monday Night Football" Garners More Than 18.6 Million Viewers, Driving a 57% Year-Over-Year Increase
"Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli" (ESPN2) delivered an audience of 1,068,000 viewers, the alternate telecast's 23rd consecutive episode with more than a million viewers.

[10/24/23 - 02:01 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Demos - Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
"Nightline" took the top spot, beating CBS' "Comics Unleashed" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54 in all four weeks of the season.

[10/24/23 - 01:40 PM]
Hallmark Channel's Signature "Countdown to Christmas" Stunt Premieres to #1 Most-Watched Network and Programs All Weekend Long
Three all-new original movies each premiered as the #1 most-watched entertainment cable program on Friday ("Checkin' It Twice"), Saturday ("Where Are You, Christmas?"), and Sunday ("Under the Christmas Sky") among key demographics.

[10/24/23 - 01:31 PM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Grows to 9-Month High in Total Viewers
In addition, "Kimmel" built for the 2nd straight week in the key demo of Adults 18-49 (+14% - 0.23 rating vs. 0.20 rating) to post a new season high.

[10/24/23 - 11:21 AM]
On "Disney100 Night," ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Grows to Its Top-Rated Telecast Since Its Season Premiere with Adults 18-49
"Dancing with the Stars" also jumped to 6.24 million Total Viewers after three days of cross-platform viewing.

[10/24/23 - 11:03 AM]
"Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch" Premieres Wednesday, November 15 at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
Stretching across 160 acres of remote and rugged terrain in Northeastern Utah, Blind Frog Ranch is shrouded in legends of ancient civilizations and mysterious phenomena.

[10/24/23 - 10:07 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Oct. 16: "Old Dads" Debuts at #1; "The Fall of the House of Usher" Rises to #1; "Dear Child" Enters Most Popular
Limited docuseries "Beckham" continued to shine in second place with 6.9M views.

[10/24/23 - 09:08 AM]
The CW Network Picks Up Second Season of Apocalyptic Comedy "Everyone Else Burns"
The first season of the series that The Guardian described as "a comedy to become religiously devoted to" will premiere on The CW on Thursday, October 26.

[10/24/23 - 09:05 AM]
Gritty, Split-Timeline Crime Drama "Steeltown Murders" Premieres Exclusively on Acorn TV Monday, November 27
Set in two distinct time periods, "Steeltown Murders" is a fascinating true crime drama that explores a small Welsh community's grief and a buried truth across four episodes.

[10/24/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Nothing to See Here" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When an aspiring blind comedian goes after his dreams, it's him and his best friend with cerebral palsy against the world, no matter what runs them over.

[10/24/23 - 09:00 AM]
Season Two of the Max Original Series "Julia" Debuts November 16
With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show.

[10/24/23 - 09:00 AM]
Video: New Trailer - Darkly Comedic Crime Drama "Obituary," Exclusively on Hulu (Nov. 21)
24-year-old Elvira Clancy is feeling a little unfulfilled, although she adores her new job writing obituaries, but when her newspaper falls on hard times and her boss cuts her salary, she finds herself being paid per obituary overnight.

[10/24/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Best. Christmas. Ever!" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a twist of fate brings their families together for Christmas, Charlotte sets out to prove her old friend Jackie's life is too good to be true.

[10/24/23 - 08:00 AM]
Drag Superstar Trixie Mattel Coming to HGTV in Greenlighted Series "Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home"
The four hour-long episodes are set to debut on HGTV in Summer 2024.

[10/24/23 - 06:26 AM]
Actor and Comedian Mike Epps Improves His Indianapolis Hometown in "Buying Back the Block" Premiering Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 9 and 10 a.m ET/PT on HGTV
Mike and his wife, television producer and design enthusiast Kyra Epps, who've already transformed an abandoned firehouse on the block into their stunning new family home, will continue improving the neighborhood and restoring a sense of community with more property renovations.

[10/24/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Leave the World Behind" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When an idyllic getaway suddenly erupts into chaos, trust unravels fast.

[10/24/23 - 06:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived" Debuts November 15
The film is a coming-of-age story of stuntman David Holmes, a prodigious teenage gymnast from Essex, England, who is selected to play Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the first Harry Potter film, when Daniel is just 11.

[10/24/23 - 05:01 AM]
Crunchyroll, the World's Largest Anime Streaming Subscription Service, Launches Today on Prime Video Channels
Crunchyroll is now available via Prime Video Channels in the U.S., UK, Canada, and Sweden, and will become available on Prime Video in more territories throughout 2024.

[10/24/23 - 05:00 AM]
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils Lineup of Special Guests for 38th Annual Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center
ABC will air a primetime special, "2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony," featuring performance highlights and standout moments on Monday, January 1, 2024 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), available the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

[10/23/23 - 01:40 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Wants to Dance with Somebody to Celebrate "Whitney Houston Night" on Nov. 14
Making an appearance as guest judge is actor, singer and Whitney Houston superfan, Billy Porter.

[10/23/23 - 12:30 PM]
Critically Acclaimed Feature Film "BlackBerry" Coming to AMC and AMC+ as a Three-Episode Television Event, Including 16 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage
On AMC, "BlackBerry" will air in three parts on November 13, 14 and 15.

[10/23/23 - 12:05 PM]
Video: Peacock Releases Trailer for Season 2 of Fan-Favorite Original Series "Paris in Love"
In season two, fans will get an intimate look at pop-culture icon Paris Hilton's journey into motherhood - from behind the scenes of her secret surrogacy plans to her juggling work and family life as a new mom.

[10/23/23 - 12:00 PM]
What's New on Max This November
Stream the debuts of Max original "Bookie," season two of Max originals "Rap Sh!t" and "Julia," HBO original documentaries "Albert Brooks: Defending My Life" and "South to Black Power," Magnolia Network's "Fixer Upper: The Hotel," and Max original "Little Richard: I Am Everything" from CNN Films.

[10/23/23 - 11:35 AM]
"When Calls the Heart," The Crown Jewel of Entertainment Cable for 10 Seasons Running, Delivers Major Ratings for Hallmark Channel
Dovetailing the top network rank, Season 10 delivered the #1 most-watched entertainment cable program every Sunday among Women 18+.

[10/23/23 - 10:59 AM]
PBS Celebrates Beloved Chef Lidia Bastianich with Hour-Long Primetime Documentary on Monday, December 18 at 8 p.m. ET
"25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee" examines Lidia's rich legacy, from her immigration to America to becoming the authority on authentic Italian cooking.

[10/23/23 - 10:01 AM]
Prime Video Began Production on "Cometierra," A Series Based on the Novel by Dolores Reyes
The series will star Lilith Curiel, Max Peña, Iván Martínez, Roberto Aguilar, Gerardo Taracena and Harold Torres.

[10/23/23 - 09:14 AM]
TLC Ranks as the #1 Cable Network Without Sports on Monday, October 16 Among W25-54/18-49 for 16 Consecutive Weeks
"90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way" and "90 Day: The Last Resort" earned 1.45 and 1.43 L3 respectively among W25-54 and were among the top five primetime cable telecasts on October 16 among W25-54.

[10/23/23 - 09:02 AM]
Peacock Announces the U.S. Streaming Premiere of "House of Kardashian"
Focusing on the three most powerful members of the Kardashian-Jenner family, this three-part series confounds expectations and what we think we know about the Kardashians, to explore their rise, reach and the cost that comes with being some of the most famous women on the planet.

[10/23/23 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces New Multi Comic Special: "Verified Stand-Up," Premiering Globally on November 28
Filmed at Webster Hall in New York City, the series features 10 of the best comedians in the game: Asif Ali, Dulcé Sloan, Gianmarco Soresi, Isiah Kelly, Leslie Liao, Nimesh Patel, Robby Hoffman, Rosebud Baker, Sabrina Wu, and Vanessa Gonzalez.

[10/23/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The new original special is streaming this Friday on Disney+.

[10/23/23 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Full Contestant Line-Up and Official Series Trailer for Upcoming Bond-Inspired Adventure Series "007: Road to a Million"
All nine pairs are in with a chance of winning a life-changing £1,000,000.

[10/23/23 - 08:03 AM]
"Peyton's Places" Season 4 Available Exclusively on ESPN+
In episode 1, Peyton joins 49ers tight end, George Kittle, on the streets of San Francisco to promote the NFL's newest national holiday: National Tight Ends Day.

[10/23/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Squid Game: The Challenge" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Immersed in the world of "Squid Game," 456 real players put their skills - and character - to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.

[10/23/23 - 07:58 AM]
Prime Video Sets Premiere Date for Kilter Films' Epic New Series "Fallout"
The highly anticipated new series will premiere April 12, 2024.

[10/23/23 - 06:44 AM]
Video: "Culprits" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Joe Petrus is living the American dream: he's a fiancé to Jules, dad to Frankie and Bud, and starting his own business in a sleepy suburban town. But unbeknownst to his family, Joe has a secret.

[10/23/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Cyberbunker: The Criminal Underworld" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Two worlds collide in an idyllic German tourist town: A group of mysterious Dutchmen and their eccentric leader Xennt want to take over a vast NATO bunker under the town.

[10/20/23 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 16-20
Updates include: Apple TV+ pulls the plug on "The Problem with Jon Stewart"; Disney+ targets "Gargoyles" live-action series; and John Shiban tapped to run NBC's "Law & Order: Organized Crime."

[10/20/23 - 04:45 PM]
ABC News Ranks No. 1 Across All Broadcast and Cable in Total Viewers for Special Report Covering President Biden's Primetime Address on the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine Wars
The special featured Chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce joining from The White House and chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz from Israel.

[10/20/23 - 12:42 PM]
TLC Continues to Dominate as the #1 Cable Network on Sunday Nights with All Key Demos
Among W25-54, "Sister Wives" has been the #1 non-sports and non-news cable program each week since its premiere on August 20.

[10/20/23 - 11:18 AM]
On the Heels of the First Season's Success, The CBS "Yellowstone" Broadcast Event Will Continue with the Explosive Second Season Beginning Sunday, Oct. 29
The series has been the #1 primetime entertainment program every Sunday night during the CBS broadcast event, averaging 5.49 million viewers for each episode.

[10/20/23 - 09:06 AM]
NBC Gives Series Order to Drama "Dr. Wolf"
Inspired by Oliver Sacks' extraordinary life and work, "Dr. Wolf" follows revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier - the human mind - while also grappling with their own relationships and mental health.

[10/20/23 - 09:04 AM]
MTV's "Cribs" Returns with Intimate All-Access Celebrity Home Tours on November 15 at 9:30pm ET/PT
From over-the-top themed rooms to fully-stocked refrigerators to jaw-dropping closets, viewers are handed the keys to their favorite personalities' homes and are sure to get the inside scoop.

[10/20/23 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Dr. Death" - Season 2 - Official Teaser - Peacock Original
This season of "Dr. Death," based on the Wondery podcast, follows "Miracle Man" Paolo Macchiarini, a charming surgeon renowned for his innovative operations.

[10/20/23 - 07:39 AM]
Kardea Brown Re-Ups with Food Network
"I am so excited to continue this journey with Food Network. It has been a dream come true to share my food, family and traditions as well as celebrate every holiday with viewers," said Brown.

[10/20/23 - 07:07 AM]
"The Nun II" Begins Streaming on Max October 27
The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun.

[10/20/23 - 07:07 AM]
ESPN College Football on Pace for Most-Watched Season Since 2016 - ABC is the Sport's Most-Watched Network
ABC is the most-watched network in college football and is off to its best seven-week start since 2017, averaging 4.4 million viewers and up 16 percent over 2022.

[10/20/23 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Society of the Snow" - Official Teaser #2 - Netflix
A masterpiece by Juan Antonio Bayona about one of the most remarkable stories of the 20th century.

[10/20/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "A Story of Crime" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Prime Video Spain
The second season will be available October 30 on Prime Video.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.