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[12/01/23 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Week of November 27-December 1
Updates include: Timothy Olyphant among latest cast in FX's "Alien" TV series; Amazon eyes "The Boys: Mexico" spin-off series; and Apple pulls the plug on "Swagger" after two seasons.

[12/01/23 - 12:31 PM]
"The Upshaws" Renewed for Part 6 on Netflix
Additionally, Part 5 is on the way, with six new episodes of the series slated to premiere in Spring 2024.

[12/01/23 - 10:01 AM]
Chelsea Handler Returns to Host the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards
This will mark Handler's second consecutive year hosting the awards ceremony.

[12/01/23 - 10:00 AM]
CBS to Broadcast Comedy Game Show Primetime Special Presentation "Byron Allen Presents Funny You Should Ask," Saturday, Dec. 9
The special presentation, from Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, will showcase four new half-hour episodes of the long-running, nationally syndicated daily comedy game show.

[12/01/23 - 09:32 AM]
FOX Gets Into the Holiday Spirit with "The Christmas Break," A New Television Movie Event from MarVista Entertainment, Airing Thursday, December 21
Justin Long and India Mullen star as a couple who travels to Ireland for Christmas, where her large extended family force them to confront their marital differences.

[12/01/23 - 09:00 AM]
Acorn TV's Jane Seymour-Led Hit "Harry Wild" Renewed for Third Season
"I am thrilled for another mystery-packed season of Harry Wild and can't wait for our fans to see what investigations Harry and Fergus encounter in Season 3 on Acorn TV," says Seymour.

[12/01/23 - 08:51 AM]
Apple Original Films Announces Riveting New Documentary Feature "Girls State," From the Acclaimed Filmmakers of Emmy Award-Winning "Boys State"
The documentary follows 500 teenage girls from across Missouri gather for a week-long immersion in an elaborate laboratory of democracy, where they build a government from the ground up, campaign for office and form a Supreme Court to weigh the most divisive issues of the day.

[12/01/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Crown" Season 6 - Part 2 Trailer - Netflix
With the Commonwealth irrevocably changed, Queen Elizabeth II reflects on her life and legacy, and paves the way for her successors Charles and William.

[12/01/23 - 08:00 AM]
Revered HGTV Designer Hilary Farr Bids Farewell to Hit Series "Love It or List It"
"It's been a wonderful 12 years. I'm so grateful to the network for their support and to my fans who have stayed loyal and true. David and I will remain friends forever and I expect him to be as fabulously and hilariously annoying as ever," said Hilary.

[12/01/23 - 07:01 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Acquires Angelina Jolie and John Legend Produced Documentary "We Dare to Dream"
A 2023 Tribeca Festival selection, the refugee sports documentary will exclusively stream on Peacock beginning December 1.

[12/01/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Squid Game: The Challenge" - Who Will Win the 4.56 Million Dollars? - Finale Trailer - Netflix
Tune into the finale event on December 6 at 9pm ET, 6pm PT to see who will take home the grand prize.

[12/01/23 - 06:01 AM]
We See This One Coming: "Nothing to See Here" Season 2 Is Confirmed
After reaching first place in the top 10 most watched series in Mexico and debuting on the global Non-English list list with 2.4M views, Netflix confirms that "Nothing to See Here" will have a second season.

[12/01/23 - 05:01 AM]
"Stranger Things: The First Shadow" Debuts Additional Production Images
Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story - and may hold the key to the end.

[11/30/23 - 11:01 PM]
Netflix Lights Up the End of the Year with Four Acclaimed Taiwanese Films
From spine-chilling horror to heartwarming comedy and gripping crime drama, each film stands as a testament to the diverse storytelling prowess of Taiwan's film industry.

[11/30/23 - 10:07 PM]
ABC's "The Golden Wedding" Airs Live Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024
Hosted by Jesse Palmer, the two-hour special features Gerry Turner walking down the aisle to begin his next chapter, happily ever after.

[11/30/23 - 12:35 PM]
January on Hallmark, "The Way Home" Is Back Along with Five All-New Movie Premieres
Highlights include Katherine MacNamara in "True Justice: Family Ties," premiering Friday, January 12 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

[11/30/23 - 12:00 PM]
"Jury Duty's" Ronald Gladden Signs Overall Deal with Amazon MGM Studios
Gladden, a solar contractor originally from Oregon, rose to fame as the unsuspecting juror in the comedy series.

[11/30/23 - 11:30 AM]
Season One of Hulu's Emmy Award-Nominated Comedy Series "Only Murders in the Building" Makes Its Broadcast Debut Jan. 2 on ABC
The series follow "Celebrity Jeopardy!" (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), returning in 2024 on its new night.

[11/30/23 - 11:25 AM]
Emmy-Nominated "Kids Baking Championship" Returns with a Dozen Young Bakers Competing in Challenges Inspired by the Best Parts of the School Year
The latest 10-episode competition premieres Monday, January 1 at 8:00/7:00c on Food Network.

[11/30/23 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Trees and Other Entanglements" Debuts December 12
Filmmaker Irene Taylor crafts a poetic meditation on nature, mortality, and the passage of time in her exploration of our symbiotic nexus with trees.

[11/30/23 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Slates Holiday Editions of "Lingo" and "Loteria Loca" for Sunday, December 24
RuPaul and Jaime Camil host said installments, respectively.

[11/30/23 - 10:11 AM]
YouTube Debuts New Installment of "Flowers," A 3-Part Series Amplifying Black Creators and Stories, Featuring Popular Beauty Creator Nyma Tang
The episode spotlights popular Creator Nyma Tang (1.35M subscribers), as she gets the flowers she deserves, here and now, for her series "The Darkest Shade," which sparked a conversation on YouTube around the need for inclusion in the beauty industry.

[11/30/23 - 10:01 AM]
"The Oscars" Set to Air Live March 10 for the First Time Beginning at 7:00 P.M. on ABC
A 30-minute pre-show will lead into the live show (6:30-7:00 p.m. EDT/3:30-4:00 p.m. PDT), and immediately following, ABC will air an original episode of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series "Abbott Elementary."

[11/30/23 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "The Manny" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A busy executive hires a rancher to care for her kids in a moment of panic. Little does she know he'll challenge her views of gender roles - and of love.

[11/30/23 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From back in the day to the top of their game, Kevin Hart and Chris Rock offer an unparalleled, behind-the-scenes look at their friendship and careers.

[11/30/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Hilda" Season 3 Trailer - Netflix After School
Fearless, free-spirited Hilda is back for one final adventure full of mythical creatures, magic, family, and friends.

[11/30/23 - 09:00 AM]
The CW Network to Broadcast the 2023 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl
Now in its eighth year, the game features two bowl-eligible teams from the Mountain West Conference and Mid-American Conference and will air live from Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday, December 30 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

[11/30/23 - 08:11 AM]
Max Announces "The Art of Drag" with a Pop-Up Drag Makeover Experience in Miami December 8 and 9
The app's audience initiative designed to elevate and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, will stop at Palace Bar in South Beach on Friday, December 8 and the following day in the Arts District's R House Wynwood on Saturday, December 9.

[11/30/23 - 08:01 AM]
A&E Explores Extreme Polygamist Groups in "Secrets of Polygamy" Premiering January 8 at 10pm ET/PT
Through in-depth interviews with former members and exclusive photos and audio, investigator Matt Browning attempts to shine a light on these groups where powerful men hold sway over thousands through fear and absolute rule.

[11/30/23 - 06:27 AM]
Hallmark Channel Reigns as #1 Most-Watched Entertainment Cable Network in the Fourth Quarter To-Date
Notably, "A Biltmore Christmas" starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha was the #1 most-watched entertainment cable program of the week among key demographics.

[11/30/23 - 06:09 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Powerful New Crime Thriller "Criminal Record," Starring and Executive Produced by Academy Award Winner Peter Capaldi and Critics Choice Award Nominee Cush Jumbo
"Criminal Record" will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Wednesday, January 10, followed by new episodes weekly, every Wednesday through February 21.

[11/30/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Griselda" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new limited series starring and executive produced by SofĂ­a Vergara premieres globally on Netflix on January 25.

[11/30/23 - 06:01 AM]
First Look Images Revealed for Upcoming Disney+ Original Series "Renegade Nell"
Louisa Harland plays the title role of Nell, a quick-witted and courageous young woman who finds herself framed for murder and unexpectedly becomes the most notorious highwaywoman in 18th Century England.

[11/30/23 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Christmas as Usual" - Official Trailer - Netflix
To celebrate their engagement, Thea takes Jashan home - but his Indian roots and her family's Norwegian traditions clash in a chaotic Christmas.

[11/29/23 - 04:31 PM]
NBC Renews Both of Its First-Year Drama Series, "Found" and "The Irrational"
"These shows are a testament to the incredibly passionate work of our showrunners Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Arika Lisanne Mittman, both of whom have executed their visions flawlessly," said Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Entertainment.

[11/29/23 - 02:30 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 Across the Board for Second Week in a Row and Posts Double-Digit Gains Week to Week and Year to Year in All Key Demos
"Nightline" took the top spot, beating CBS' "Comics Unleashed" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" across the board for the 2nd week in a row.

[11/29/23 - 02:07 PM]
Prime Video and NASCAR Announce New Seven-Year Media Rights Deal
Beginning in 2025, Prime Video set to be the exclusive home of five NASCAR Cup Series races in the early summer.

[11/29/23 - 02:01 PM]
NASCAR to Return to TNT Sports Through Expansive Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement
Starting in 2025, TNT Sports will be the exclusive home to five NASCAR Cup Series races each Summer, airing in consecutive weeks on TNT and B/R Sports Add-On on Max.

[11/29/23 - 02:00 PM]
NASCAR and NBC Sports Agree to Seven-Year Media Rights Extension
Per the agreement, which begins in 2025, the final 14 NASCAR Cup Series races - including the Championship Race and Playoffs - will continue to be presented annually across a combination of NBC, USA Network, and Peacock.

[11/29/23 - 11:45 AM]
"Bob (Hearts) Abishola" Series Finale to Air on May 13
As previously announced, the fifth season will premiere on Monday, February 12 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[11/29/23 - 11:44 AM]
Formula 1 2023 Season on ESPN Platforms Ends as Second Most-Viewed Ever on U.S. Television
An average of 1.11 million viewers watched the 22 race telecasts on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC during the season, second only to last year's record-setting average of 1.21 million.

[11/29/23 - 11:32 AM]
Your Favorite Celebrities Cover 2023's Biggest Stories on "TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas," The All-New Holiday Special Airing Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 9/8c on FOX
Join Harvey Levin, the TMZ team and a host of celebrity guests including Shaq, Tiffany Haddish, Bill Maher, Kyle Richards, Mark Cuban and Gavin DeGraw for the all-new special.

[11/29/23 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases "Coach Prime" Season Two Trailer and Key Art
The new season of the hit docuseries will premiere exclusively on Prime Video December 7 with the first two episodes.

[11/29/23 - 10:32 AM]
CBS Has What You Are Looking For! Teaser Art for New Drama "Tracker," Starring Justin Hartley, Now Available
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family.

[11/29/23 - 09:15 AM]
Video: "A Very Demi Holiday Special" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Celebrity guests include JoJo, Hailey Bieber, Rich Eisen, Tiffany Haddish, Paris Hilton, and Trixie Mattel.

[11/29/23 - 09:02 AM]
MGM+ Renews Critically Acclaimed "Godfather of Harlem" for Fourth Season
In season four, Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York's Mafia families, while contending with the emergence of a potential rival in newly arrived Black gangster Frank Lucas.

[11/29/23 - 09:00 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Returns Dec. 2 with Three Shows to Close Out 2023
Adam Driver on December 9 and Kate McKinnon on December 16 will follow the previously announced Emma Stone as host on December 2.

[11/29/23 - 09:00 AM]
Queen of the Party Elle King and "Entertainment Tonight's" Rachel Smith Return to Host "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," A Star-Studded Entertainment Special, Airing Sunday, Dec. 31 on CBS
As previously announced, the star-studded entertainment special will feature nearly 50 high-energy performances by country music's hottest superstars, including Thomas Rhett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lainey Wilson and more.

[11/29/23 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Ted" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
In this comedic prequel event series to the Ted films, it's 1993, and Ted the bear's (Seth MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed.

[11/29/23 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces Exclusive Streaming Benefit for AARP Members
Paramount+ today announced it is the exclusive streaming benefit for AARP members, offering a 10% discount on the premium streaming service.







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[02/17/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 9 - "Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip" Takes the Scenic Route to No. 1
Plus: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 took No. 1 on the English TV list with 9.6 million views.

[02/17/26 - 11:48 AM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Disclosures
Paramount acknowledges the announcement from Warner Bros. Discovery that, acting with Netflix, they have decided to provide Paramount a 7-day "waiver" for negotiation.

[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
All-New Series "Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries" Set to Premiere April 23 on UPtv
The series blends cozy mystery, cultural discovery and heartwarming reinvention in a series about finding family in unexpected places and uncovering the truest parts of ourselves.

[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
Video: First-Look Teaser for "Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Unveiled
The new series is set to premiere this May on Disney+ and Disney Jr.

[02/17/26 - 10:34 AM]
FOX Nation Has Launched on Prime Video
Subscribers also have the opportunity to bundle FOX Nation with the FOX One streaming service in a single subscription on Prime Video, giving them instant access to the complete portfolio of FOX's leading news, sports, and entertainment branded content all in one app for $24.99.

[02/17/26 - 10:28 AM]
Video: Preview - "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" - Starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster
The latest installment premieres Saturday, March 7 at 8:00/7:00c on Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+.

[02/17/26 - 10:06 AM]
Video: Official Series Trailer - "RJ Decker"
Investigate the new drama premiering Tuesday, March 3 on ABC.

[02/17/26 - 10:05 AM]
Miley Cyrus Returns Home for the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special," Streaming March 24 on Disney+
The special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper.

[02/17/26 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for Season Two of Global Hit "Deadloch"
The first two episodes premiere March 20, with new episodes released weekly, culminating in the season finale on April 17.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
Dorinda Medley to Join "The Golden Life" (w/t) Docuseries on E!
Medley joins Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann De Lesseps, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer in new series set in sunny Palm Beach, Florda.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
New Short-Form Series "Locker Diaries" Unlocks All-New Adventures from Disney's "ZOMBIES," "Phineas and Ferb," and "Descendants"
"Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES" kicks off the series with 11 short-form live-action episodes and gives viewers a glimpse into the drama unfolding in the school halls of Sunnyside & Shadyside.

[02/17/26 - 07:01 AM]
CNN Original Series "Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia" Premieres Sunday, March 22 at 9PM ET/PT
Each episode focuses on a defining confrontation that reverberated far beyond the Oval Office, starting with former FBI Director James Comey's own account of his infamous clash with President Donald Trump.

[02/17/26 - 06:01 AM]
Most Valuable Promotions Brings Professional MMA to Netflix with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Saturday, May 16, 2026 Live from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California
Rousey vs. Carano represents a historic moment in combat sports as Netflix's first-ever live MMA broadcast and MVP's inaugural MMA event.

[02/17/26 - 04:04 AM]
WBD Files Definitive Proxy Statement and Schedules Special Meeting for March 20, 2026, to Approve the WBD-Netflix Transaction
Netflix, Inc. today issued the following statement regarding its fully financed definitive agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.

[02/17/26 - 04:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20, 2026, and Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR Netflix Merger; Warner Bros. Discovery to Initiate Discussions with Paramount Skydance for Their Best and Final Offer
Netflix grants seven-day waiver permitting WBD to engage with PSKY regarding deficiencies and open items in amended offer.