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[11/21/23 - 04:40 PM]
"The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration" Goes Global with an Enchanting Performance from Disneyland Paris
Hosted by Derek Hough and Julianne Hough, the annual special airs Sunday, November 26, at 8 P.M. on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu and Disney+.

[11/21/23 - 03:45 PM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Marks 7 Straight Weeks as No. 1 Late-Night Talk Show in Key Demo of Adults 18-49
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" grew week to week by 13% in the key demo of Adults 18-49 (0.17 rating vs. 0.15 rating).

[11/21/23 - 03:41 PM]
Best "Monday Night Football" Audience in More than 25 Seasons! ESPN's Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Rematch Draws 29 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched "MNF" Game Since 1996
With the record-breaking ESPN "MNF" audience, ESPN has now delivered its two most-watched "Monday Night Football" games ever during the 2023 season.

[11/21/23 - 03:33 PM]
Hallmark Channel's "A Merry Scottish Christmas" Starring Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf Claims #1 Most-Watched Cable Movie of the Year
The premiere delivered the #1 most-watched entertainment cable program last Saturday - even beating all other cable and broadcast programs among key demos.

[11/21/23 - 02:32 PM]
"Tamron Hall" Hits 5-Week High in Women 18-49
Season to date, "Tamron Hall" is improving over the same week last season in Total Viewers (+1% - 978,000 vs. 972,000), drawing its largest overall audience in 3 years.

[11/21/23 - 02:31 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 Across the Board for Seventh Week in a Row and Posts Double-Digit Gains Week to Week in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
Season to date and for the first time in 10 years, "Nightline" ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 versus CBS' "Comics Unleashed" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers."

[11/21/23 - 02:25 PM]
ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Scores Season Highs on "Whitney Houston Night"
The series ranked as Tuesday's No. 1 show for the 2nd week in a row among Adults 18-49 (0.73 rating).

[11/21/23 - 01:15 PM]
FOX Announces Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series to Launch Winter and Spring 2024
All-new episodes of scripted series, "The Cleaning Lady" (March 5), "Alert: Missing Persons Unit" (March 5) and "Animal Control" (March 6) return to FOX this March, along with an all-new season of "The Masked Singer" (March 6).

[11/21/23 - 12:11 PM]
Max Celebrates the Holidays with "Holiday Central" Curated Collection and In-App Surprises
Starting Friday, December 1, Max will feature an interactive Advent calendar in celebration of the holiday season entitled Unwrap New Presents Every Day.

[11/21/23 - 12:07 PM]
Prime Video Orders John A. Norris Ensemble Drama "Motorheads" to Series
The cast includes Ryan Phillippe, Nathalie Kelley, Michael Cimino, and Melissa Collazo as series regulars.

[11/21/23 - 11:31 AM]
Witty & Romantic Irish Comedy, "The Lovers," Starring Johnny Flynn and Roisin Gallagher, Debuts Thursday, December 7 on Sundance Now and AMC+
Set in Belfast, Northern Ireland, "The Lovers" is a sexy, funny, fight-y love story about two people who appear to be utterly wrong for each other - yet may just be utterly right.

[11/21/23 - 11:06 AM]
Oxygen True Crime Finds Blood Is Thicker Than Water Are Not Always Words to Live by When the New Series "Fatal Family Feuds" Premieres Saturday, December 2nd at 9PM ET/PT
"Fatal Family Feuds" dives deep into the investigations of gut wrenching homicides committed when smoldering feuds between and within families burst into flames.

[11/21/23 - 11:01 AM]
"Beef" Creator Lee Sung Jin Inks Overall Deal with Netflix
He'll create new scripted series and feature films for the streaming service.

[11/21/23 - 10:54 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 13: "The Crown" Reigns Supreme; "The Killer" Stays on Top
The new stand-up special "Matt Rife: Natural Selection" laughed its way to second place in its debut week with 7.4M views.

[11/21/23 - 10:30 AM]
Nine Young Culinary Contestants Whip Up Seasonal Treats Themed to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year and More in the Two-Night Event, "MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holidays!"
Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Daphne Oz return, and Gordon's daughter, Tilly Ramsay, joins as a new judge.

[11/21/23 - 10:15 AM]
"NCIS: Sydney" Sets Sail as the #1 New Series with a Successful Cross-Continent Launch
In the U.S., the premiere episode is approaching 10 million viewers across CBS and Paramount+, while setting milestones as the #1 new show of the television season and the #1 most-streamed CBS Network series premiere ever on Paramount+.

[11/21/23 - 10:09 AM]
ESPN Films' Latest 30 for 30 "The Great Heisman Race of 1997" Premieres December 9th at 9 p.m. ET Immediately Following the 2023 Heisman Trophy Ceremony on ESPN
Directed by Gentry Kirby, the film takes an immersive, time-capsule style approach to telling the story of the Heisman Trophy race of 1997, going back a quarter century to chronicle a season that fans will never forget.

[11/21/23 - 09:56 AM]
ACC Football Delivers The CW Network's Largest Primetime Audience in More Than Six Years
The primetime ACC football matchup between the Florida State Seminoles and the North Alabama Lions drew 1.3 million Total Viewers in live same day Nielsen performance.

[11/21/23 - 09:05 AM]
Stars Light the Stage at the "National Christmas Tree Lighting," Hosted by Four-Time Grammy Nominated Country Music Artist Mickey Guyton, Friday, Dec. 15 on CBS
This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, will feature musical performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Reneé Rapp, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh and Dionne Warwick, singing holiday classics.

[11/21/23 - 08:30 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Added to December 1 Slate
On Friday, December 1, ESPN will televise a collision of Eastern Conference heavyweights as the Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum host the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid.

[11/21/23 - 08:00 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Critically Acclaimed Hit Primetime Series "The Way Home" Returns for More Family Drama, Mystery and Time Travel When Season 2 Premieres January 21
Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams and Sadie Laflamme-Snow reprise their roles from its breakout inaugural season.

[11/21/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "One Night" - Official Trailer - Paramount+ UK & Ireland
The series tells the story of three friends, Tess (Jodie Whittaker), Simone (Nicole Da Silva) and Hat (Yael Stone) whose bond was all but destroyed by the traumatic events of one night 20-years-ago.

[11/20/23 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Welcome to Samdal-ri" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend - rekindling an unfinished romance.

[11/20/23 - 04:42 PM]
"BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star" - An Eight-Part Documentary Event - to Debut December 20 Exclusively on Disney+
The project will take audiences on an in-depth journey across the band's 10-year career, highlighting their highs and lows for the first time ever in a captivating docuseries format.

[11/20/23 - 01:01 PM]
NBC to Air "That Clip Show: Holiday Edition" on Dec. 14
The fast-paced and lighthearted special features "American Ninja Warrior" frontmen Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila putting their trademark color commentary to use in a new arena - the world of viral holiday videos.

[11/20/23 - 12:45 PM]
Hit ABC News Studios True-Crime Docu-Series "Wild Crime" Returns for Third Season on Hulu, Documenting the Chilling Pursuit of Justice in the Wilderness
"Wild Crime: Blood Mountain" follows the case of experienced hiker Meredith Emerson, who, along with her dog, vanished without a trace on Blood Mountain in Georgia.

[11/20/23 - 11:01 AM]
New Series Premiere and Favorites Return as NBC Midseason Lineup Features Edge-of-Your-Seat Unscripted Fare, Hilarious Star-Driven Comedy and Dramas That Inspire
Coming off a fall in which NBC had more original scripted programming than any other major broadcaster, the network heads into midseason #1 in both total viewers and the 18-49 demo in overall programming as well as being #1 in total viewers in entertainment-only programming.

[11/20/23 - 10:39 AM]
"A Very Demi Holiday Special" - Celebrity Guests Announced: Paris Hilton, Tiffany Haddish, Trixie Mattel, JoJo & Many More!
The special will be available on The Roku Channel Friday, December 8.

[11/20/23 - 10:01 AM]
Showtime Sports Presents "The World According to Football," A Documentary Series Exploring Soccer's Immense History and Social Impact
The series focuses on a different country in each episode - Brazil, US, UK, France, and Qatar - and how soccer teams and fans in that country face global issues through the sport.

[11/20/23 - 10:01 AM]
Onyx Collective's "UnPrisoned" Renewed for Season Two on Hulu
"UnPrisoned" debuted as Onyx Collective's most-viewed premiere on Hulu and as the inaugural dramedy series for the brand.

[11/20/23 - 10:00 AM]
The Hit Drama Series "Blue Bloods" to Conclude in Fall 2024 After Its 14th Season
A long-time anchor to the network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.

[11/20/23 - 09:52 AM]
Daytime Emmy Award Nominee and Beloved Television Star, Cameron Mathison Inks Multi-Picture, Multi-Year Deal with Great American Media
"It is very important to me to create well-crafted, beautiful stories," Mathison said.

[11/20/23 - 09:01 AM]
Showtime Announces Premiere Date for "The Woman in the Wall"
Created and written by BAFTA Award nominee Joe Murtagh, the six-episode thriller centers on Lorna Brady (Ruth Wilson), a woman from the small, fictional Irish town of Kilkinure, who wakes one morning to find a corpse in her house.

[11/20/23 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Great Photo, Lovely Life: Facing a Family's Secrets" Debuts December 5
Amanda Mustard, a renowned photojournalist drawn to the power of truth-telling through the lens of her camera, returns home to Pennsylvania to investigate the multiple sexual abuse crimes committed by her grandfather.

[11/20/23 - 08:04 AM]
ABC and Dick Clark Productions Renew Deal for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" Through Jan. 1, 2029
The No. 1 New Year's Eve programming special for over 30 years, ABC's "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023" attracted 13.8 million Total Viewers last year, drawing in 17.9 million Total Viewers and hitting a 5.34 Adult 18-49 rating in the midnight quarter-hour.

[11/20/23 - 08:00 AM]
AMC Networks' December Highlights Include New "Best Christmas Ever" Programming and More
This December, AMC Networks celebrates "Best Christmas Ever" with beloved holiday classics as well the debut of festive horror films It's a Wonderful Knife and The Sacrifice Game, and all-new specials, Joe Bob's Creepy Christmas and In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin: A Holiday Special.

[11/20/23 - 07:01 AM]
"Ricky Gervais: Armageddon" Is Coming to Netflix on Christmas Day 2023
Gervais says: "For the next 2000 years people will remember the 25th December as the day 'Armageddon' was released on Netflix."

[11/20/23 - 06:17 AM]
BBC Announces the Return of "Wolf Hall" for Its Thrilling Final Act
Academy Award winner Mark Rylance will return to his BAFTA-winning role of Thomas Cromwell, with Emmy Award winner Damian Lewis returning as King Henry VIII, alongside Academy Award nominee Jonathan Pryce as Cardinal Wolsey.

[11/20/23 - 06:14 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Drops New Teaser and Official Premiere Date for "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" During "Fear the Walking Dead" Series Finale
The highly anticipated next series in the Walking Dead Universe, will premiere Sunday, February 25 on AMC and AMC+.

[11/20/23 - 06:00 AM]
Max Announces Early Black Friday 70% Off Deal Available Today
The Max With Ads plan is now available for $2.99 per month for the first six months, down from $9.99 per month.

[11/20/23 - 03:07 AM]
Netflix Announces "A.C.A.B. The Series" Directed by Michele Alhaique with Marco Giallini, Adriano Giannini, Valentina Belle, Pierluigi Gigante and Fabrizio Nardi
The series is based on the novel ACAB by Carlo Bonini published in Italy by Giulio Einaudi Editore.

[11/19/23 - 05:30 PM]
Prime Video Announces an All-Star Cast and the Start of Production on the Australian Original Drama Series "The Narrow Road to the Deep North"
Jacob Elordi leads the cast, alongside Ciarán Hinds, with Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge, Heather Mitchell, Thomas Weatherall, Show Kasamatsu, and Simon Baker.

[11/19/23 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A kind young boy named Percival lives with his grandfather in a remote area called "the Finger of God" - but the world would not allow this peace to last.

[11/18/23 - 12:02 PM]
Notre Dame and NBC Sports Continue Historic Football Partnership, with Games to Be Presented on NBC and Peacock Through the 2029 Season
The agreement extends the landmark partnership - the longest college media relationship dating to 1991 - to nearly four decades (39 seasons).

[11/17/23 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Week of November 13-17
Updates include: Netflix renews "Queer Eye" and "Selling Sunset," cancels five series; Kara Killmer, Jeffrey Donovan to exit "Chicago Fire," "Law & Order"; and FOX's "9-1-1: Lone Star" return pushed to the fall of 2024.

[11/17/23 - 05:00 PM]
Video: Netflix Announces "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" Guest Stars, Releases Key Art and Japanese Voice Cast Trailer
The guest stars join the previously announced all-star cast of Edgar Wright's cult-classic film "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World", who all returned to voice their original characters.

[11/17/23 - 02:29 PM]
Prime Video Orders "Bosch" Spinoff About LAPD's Cold Case Division to Series
The Untitled Renée Ballard series follows Detective Renée Ballard, who is tasked with running the LAPD's new cold case division - a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city.

[11/17/23 - 11:42 AM]
"The 81st Golden Globe Awards" to Air Live on CBS
Taking place Sunday, January 7, 2024, the Golden Globes will have the most powerful lead-in audience, airing directly following an "NFL on CBS" Sunday doubleheader.

[11/17/23 - 11:30 AM]
"Stranger Things: The First Shadow" Reveals Official First Look & Act One Chapter Title Ahead of First Public Preview
The production officially opens on December 14 at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End.

[11/17/23 - 09:17 AM]
NBC to Air Hourlong Special "Countdown to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" Live on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m.
For the second year in a row, the special will be hosted by Emmy, Tony and WGA Award nominee Amber Ruffin.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.