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[12/14/23 - 02:09 PM]
Apple TV+ Announces Season Two Renewal for Hit Comedy "Platonic," Starring and Executive Produced by Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen
"We're so thrilled to have the opportunity to tell more stories with Seth, Rose and everyone at Apple TV+ and Sony," said co-creators Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco. "Season Two spoiler alert: Will and Sylvia won't get together this time either."

[12/14/23 - 02:05 PM]
Lisa Kudrow Joins Netflix's "No Good Deed" from Executive Producer Liz Feldman
She'll play Lydia Morgan: a highly-talented (and highly-strung) former concert pianist, Lydia is a devoted wife to Paul (Ray Romano) and loving-though-flawed mother to their two children.

[12/14/23 - 01:02 PM]
Weekend Movie Destination "Friday Night Vibes" Returns with New Hosts Nina Parker and Kevin Fredericks January 5 on TBS
The revival of the weekend movie destination will kick off with a double-feature celebration of two Oscar-winning cultural milestones in film: "Black Panther" starring Chadwick Boseman, and "King Richard" starring Will Smith.

[12/14/23 - 12:16 PM]
Stanley Tucci Takes on New Adventures in Italy with National Geographic
The new 10-part docuseries follows the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor across the country as he unlocks the distinct flavors that define each region and discovers the rich versatility of Italy through those he meets along the journey.

[12/14/23 - 11:11 AM]
Apple TV+ Lands "Murderbot," with Emmy Award-Winner Alexander Skarsgard Set to Star in and Executive Produce New Series from Academy Award-Nominees Chris and Paul Weitz
"Murderbot" is an action-packed sci-fi series, based on the award-winning books by Martha Wells, about a self-hacking security android who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable "clients."

[12/14/23 - 11:01 AM]
Cast Announcement: Hulu Original "Vanderpump Villa"
Decadence and debauchery collide in "Vanderpump Villa," as the series follows Lisa Vanderpump's hand-selected staff as they work, live, and play at an exclusive French estate: Chateau Rosabelle.

[12/14/23 - 11:01 AM]
"Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" Concludes Its Historic 29 Year Run December 19
The final episode highlights segments from over 1,100 extraordinary stories, reported from nearly 70 different countries across the seven continents.

[12/14/23 - 11:01 AM]
Lineup Announced for ABC Star-Studded Holiday Special "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023" Airing Thursday, Dec. 21
The show will feature select performances by this year's biggest artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Niall Horan, OneRepublic, Sabrina Carpenter, Jelly Roll, Doechii, Paul Russell, Melanie Martinez, David Kushner, AJR, Pentatonix, Big Time Rush and a very special performance from Cher.

[12/14/23 - 11:00 AM]
Meet the Four Farmers in Search of True Love in America's Heartland on the Upcoming Unscripted Dating Series "Farmer Wants a Wife" Set to Make Its Season Two Debut Thursday, February 1 on FOX
Hosted by superstar entertainer and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Nettles, the anticipated season follows four farmers in search of real, lasting love.

[12/14/23 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Sixty Minutes" - Official Trailer - Netflix
MMA fighter Octavio (Emilio Sakraya) has one hour to make it to his daughter's birthday party or he'll lose custody forever.

[12/14/23 - 10:26 AM]
Little People Athletes Risk Love and Limb in "Big Little Brawlers," Premiering Tuesday, January 9 at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
As they attempt to achieve their piece of the American Dream, a group of remarkable little people athletes with larger-than-life personalities are forced to overcome ego, injury, and the limitations imposed by society.

[12/14/23 - 10:03 AM]
"Today" Anchors Hoda Kotb and Al Roker Return to Pasadena for NBC's Live Coverage of the 135th Rose Parade Presented by Honda on Jan. 1
Roker celebrates 25 years hosting the NBC telecast and this marks NBC's 97th year broadcasting the Rose Parade, beginning on radio in 1927 and then televising the annual event beginning in 1954.

[12/14/23 - 10:02 AM]
Ready or Not, Paramount+ Announces New "Hide & Peak" Sweepstakes Campaign Ahead of Streaming CBS Sports' Coverage of Super Bowl LVIII
To enter the sweepstakes, viewers must search for buried QR codes that appear before popular series and movies, which can be scanned to open a landing page with further submission guidelines.

[12/14/23 - 10:01 AM]
"The Tourist" to Stream on Netflix
Season 1 will be available on February 1 while new episodes from Season 2 will be available on February 29.

[12/14/23 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Shares First-Look Photos and Adds Grammy Award Winner Dominique "Lil Baby" Jones, Grammy-Nominated Artist Saweetie, and Cynthia Bailey to Season Three of Gripping Hit Drama Series "BMF"
Bechir Sylvain, Taylor Sele, Kadianne Whyte, Ren King, Morgan Alexandria, Christopher B. Duncan, and Cedric Martin will also recur this season.

[12/14/23 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Series "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Returns for Its Twelfth and Final Season February 4
New episodes will debut subsequent Sundays at the same time leading up to the series finale on April 7.

[12/14/23 - 09:33 AM]
FX Sets The New York Times Presents: "Broken Horses"
"Broken Horses" examines the systemic issues, questionable practices and urgent calls for change that have shaken horse racing to its core.

[12/14/23 - 09:29 AM]
Video: Max Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for "Oprah and The Color Purple Journey"
Oprah Winfrey takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films and musical, and the ever-evolving conversation around this seminal work.

[12/14/23 - 09:29 AM]
Video: Amazon Freevee Releases Official Trailer and Premiere Date for Season Four of "UNINTERRUPTED's Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers"
It's been two years of heartbreak for Sierra Canyon, after falling short of the California state title. Now, in Bronny James' senior year, the Trailblazers will take on their toughest test yet and reestablish their dominance in the Golden State.

[12/14/23 - 09:27 AM]
FOX Orders Psychological Crime Drama "Murder in a Small Town," from Future Shack Entertainment and Sepia Films, Starring Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk, for 2024-25 Season
Based on the Edgar Award-winning, nine-book "Karl Alberg" series by acclaimed novelist L.R. Wright, the series follows Karl Alberg (Sutherland), who moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work.

[12/14/23 - 09:10 AM]
Video: Bravo's "Married to Medicine" Midseason Supertease Is Here!
Following this Sunday's installment, new episodes will resume on Sunday, January 7.

[12/14/23 - 09:02 AM]
Ten All-New Episodes of "Bluey" Coming to Disney+ on January 12, 2024
In these episodes, Bluey showcases the joyful simplicity that can be found in families turning everyday events of family life - like making a cubby house (blanket fort) or a trip to the beach - into unique adventures that bring to life how children learn and grow through play.

[12/14/23 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere "The Harlem Hellfighters" Executive Produced and Narrated by "Good Morning America" Co-Anchor Robin Roberts on Sunday, February 4 at 9PM ET/PT
The insightful and empowering documentary explores the leadership, sacrifice and valor of the 15th National Guard, which would become a part of the 369th Infantry and one of WWI's best military regiments.

[12/14/23 - 08:42 AM]
New Vice Series "Nine Lives of... " Premieres on Wednesday, January 10th at 10pm
The untold stories of how our favorite icons have struggled, been canceled, screwed up, or fallen... only to rise again.

[12/14/23 - 08:05 AM]
Video: Emmy Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" Unveils Trailer and Guest Judges Including Charlize Theron for the Season 16 Premiere Friday, January 5th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on MTV
Adam Shankman, Becky G, Icona Pop, Isaac Mizrahi, Jamal Sims, Joel Kim Booster, Kaia Gerber, Kelsea Ballerini, Kyra Sedgwick, Law Roach, Mayan Lopez, Ronan Farrow, and Sarah Michelle Gellar will also serve on the panel.

[12/14/23 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "The Traitors" - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
Hosted by the deliciously witty Alan Cumming, the season's first three episodes will be available to stream Friday, January 12 and weekly on Thursdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET thereafter.

[12/14/23 - 08:01 AM]
"Girls5eva" Bring Their Act to Netflix with All Episodes Premiering March 14, Including a Brand New Third Season
This includes the series' anticipated all-new, six-episode Season 3, which will live exclusively on Netflix alongside the previously released Seasons 1 and 2.

[12/14/23 - 07:12 AM]
Apple TV+ Shares a First-Look at Three-Time Emmy Award Winner and Academy Award Nominee Glenn Close in Upcoming Drama "The New Look"
Close will play Carmel Snow, the legendary editor-in-chief of the iconic fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar.

[12/14/23 - 07:02 AM]
"Willie Nelson & Family," Directed by Award-Winning Filmmakers Thom Zimny and Oren Moverman, to Premiere on Paramount+ on Thursday, December 21
Exploring the extraordinary life of one of the world's most talented music icons, the project is the first and only authorized work about the groundbreaking, multi-hyphenate artist who is universally beloved by fans from all walks of life.

[12/14/23 - 07:01 AM]
"Ronja the Robber's Daughter" Is Coming to Netflix
The series introduces Netflix members to one of the most beloved stories in Sweden and is written by "The Bridge" and "Marcella" creator Hans Rosenfeldt.

[12/14/23 - 07:01 AM]
Heart, Faith Hill, Chris Isaak and Jewel Headline AXS TV's Lineup of Holiday Season Specials
The star-studded sets also boast appearances and performances by fellow music legends Stevie Nicks, Michael Bublé, Sammy Hagar, and Brian McKnight, among many others.

[12/14/23 - 06:00 AM]
The Unholy Duo Face Armageddon Once More: "Good Omens" to Return for Ineffable Third and Final Season on Prime Video
Neil Gaiman said: "I'm so happy finally to be able to finish the story Terry and I plotted in 1989 and in 2006."

[12/14/23 - 05:33 AM]
MotorTrend to Premiere All-New Series "Last Chance Garage" on March 20
This new series featuring Tony D'Antonio and his Philadelphia-area garage, D'Antonio Automotive, embodies the spirit of second chances, igniting the same excitement and heartfelt connections that made "Overhaulin'" a beloved MotorTrend sensation.

[12/14/23 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" - Official Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills. After his daughter's life is threatened, she (Taylour Paige) and Foley team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy.

[12/14/23 - 04:00 AM]
Trevor Noah Returns to Host "The 66th Annual Grammy Awards"
Noah will return as master of ceremonies for the fourth consecutive year.

[12/14/23 - 02:10 AM]
Video: "The Castaways" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Lori and Erin are on the holiday of a lifetime to Fiji. But after a huge fight, Erin never boards their final flight and the plane never arrives at its destination. Months later, no plane has been found, no survivors discovered. Until now.

[12/14/23 - 12:01 AM]
Prime Video to Exclusively Premiere Original Drama Series "The Silent Service Season One - The Battle of Tokyo Bay" on February 9, 2024
The big hit film comes to Prime Video as a TV drama series.

[12/13/23 - 11:01 PM]
Snatched From A Headline: Netflix Serves Up Crime Series "Killer Soup" on January 11
Directed and co-written by Abhishek Chaubey and produced by Honey Trehan and Chetana Kowshik, the Netflix series boasts a stellar cast including Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sensharma, Nasser, Sayaji Shinde and Lal.

[12/13/23 - 04:35 PM]
Coming to Hulu: Disney+ Original Series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" 1-Episode Event
The first episode will be available on the platform, simultaneous to its launch on Disney+ on December 20.

[12/13/23 - 04:01 PM]
Superstars Dionne Warwick, Dwight Howard, Carnie Wilson and More Serve as Celebrity Detectives in the All-New Season of "I Can See Your Voice" Premiering Wednesday, January 3 on FOX
Montell Jordan, Jennie Garth, Lisa Ann Walter, Lauren Alaina, NeNe Leakes, Thomas Lennon, and Gavin DeGraw are also among the featured talent.

[12/13/23 - 03:00 PM]
Video: First Look at "We Are Family" Premiering Wednesday, January 3, on FOX
Anthony Anderson and his mama Doris host the ultimate musical guessing game where the singers are the relatives of the hottest names in sports, music, entertainment and pop culture.

[12/13/23 - 02:00 PM]
"MasterChef Junior" Season 9 Premieres Monday, March 4 on FOX
Judge and mentors Gordon Ramsay, his daughter Tilly Ramsay, Daphne Oz and Aarón Sánchez guide the pint-sized home chefs.

[12/13/23 - 12:12 PM]
New Limited Series "Apple Cider Vinegar" from Netflix and See-Saw Films / Picking Scabs
Kaitlyn Dever, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Aisha Dee and more will star in the project.

[12/13/23 - 11:54 AM]
Peacock Orders Limited Drama Series "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist" Starring and Executive Produced by Kevin Hart, Will Packer to Executive Produce
Set in Atlanta, the series follows the heavyweight fight and criminal underground heist that introduced the world to the city dubbed "the Black Mecca," and the cop and the hustler at the center of it all.

[12/13/23 - 11:47 AM]
AXS TV Announces Winter Programming Slate, Headlined by the Premiere of "Cash Cab Music," A New Game Show Format Created Exclusively for AXS TV Debuting January 8 at 10 P.M.
The upcoming trivia series puts a fresh twist on a popular format, as host Adam Growe gives unsuspecting passengers the chance to win cash prizes by answering challenging questions spanning across the rich history of music.

[12/13/23 - 11:06 AM]
Kate del Castillo and Santiago Cabrera Join "The Cleaning Lady" Starring Elodie Yung
They'll join season three as series regulars, playing mysterious siblings Ramona and Jorge Sanchez.

[12/13/23 - 10:56 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Grows to Its 2nd Strongest Week This Season in Households and Total Viewers
For the 3rd week in a row, "Live with Kelly and Mark" stood as the week's No. 1 daytime talk show - network or syndicated - in Total Viewers (2.478 million), while also ranking No. 1 in Households (1.66 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.52 rating).

[12/13/23 - 10:31 AM]
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024" Adds Ivy Queen, NewJeans and Post Malone to Global Lineup
Post Malone will rock the stage from the brand-new Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas; and from the balmy Caribbean, Ivy Queen's reggaeton will thrill fans on the island of Puerto Rico.

[12/13/23 - 10:01 AM]
Cozy Up with PBS Dramas This Winter
Settle in for a cozy night of heartfelt dramas perfect for the entire family with the return of "All Creatures Great and Small," "Miss Scarlet and The Duke," and "Call the Midwife" for its 13th season.

[12/13/23 - 10:00 AM]
Christina Hendricks, Rosie Perez, Patton Oswalt, Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Kaniehtiio Horn, Jaime Camil and Amy Sedaris to Guest Star in "Grimsburg," The All-New Animated Comedy Starring and Executive Produced by Jon Hamm
The animated series centers on Marvin Flute (Hamm), who may be the greatest detective ever to catch a cannibal clown and correctly identify a mid-century modern armoire. But there's one mystery he still can't crack - himself.







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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.