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[08/16/24 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 12-16
Updates include: Hulu orders "Mid-Century Modern" to series; Elliott Kalan to spearhead Netflix's "Ghostbusters" animated series; and "Buying Beverly Hills," "My Lady Jane," and "Wicked Tuna" among latest cancellations.

[08/16/24 - 01:36 PM]
Thursday's #1 Show "Big Brother" Hits a Season High
The series was the #1 primetime program in both viewers and adults 25-54 last night.

[08/16/24 - 10:15 AM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, Through Thursday, Aug. 22, on ABC, ABC News Live and Hulu
ABC News will air one hour of primetime coverage (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) Monday and Tuesday and two hours (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) Wednesday and Thursday on ABC.

[08/16/24 - 10:01 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Sci-Fi Hit "Dark Matter," Starring Joel Edgerton and Academy Award Winner Jennifer Connelly, Renewed for Season Two
"The thought-provoking and gripping 'Dark Matter' has quickly become a global hit, capturing audiences' imaginations and making it a beloved and integral part of Apple's world-class sci-fi lineup," said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.

[08/16/24 - 09:31 AM]
Music Superstars Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, Kelly Rowland and AJ McLean Light Up Netflix's Music Competition Series "Building the Band"
The series brings together talented singers for a truly unique competition show where building the perfect band is all about chemistry.

[08/16/24 - 08:08 AM]
MTV and Paramount+ Greenlight New Seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race," "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" and "Untucked"
"RuPaul's Drag Race" will return to MTV for its 17th season after another record breaking year.

[08/16/24 - 06:15 AM]
ABC News Announces 2024 Presidential Debate Will Take Place in Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center
"World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live "Prime" anchor Linsey Davis will serve as moderators.

[08/16/24 - 05:30 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy Set to Host "76th Emmy Awards" on ABC
"For two Canadians who won our Emmys in a literal quarantine tent, the idea of being asked to host this year in an actual theater was incentive enough," said Eugene and Dan.

[08/16/24 - 03:00 AM]
"Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max August 23
In the great tradition of Warner Bros. Pictures' iconic Westerns, "Horizon: An American Saga" explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won - and lost - through the blood, sweat and tears of many.

[08/15/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "A-List to Playlist" - Official Trailer - Netflix
With a 20-year acting career, Cho Jung-seok takes on the challenge of debuting as a singer in 100 days, mobilizing his entire network against the clock!

[08/15/24 - 02:06 PM]
Lifetime Announces "Buried Alive and Survived" Starring Eva Marcille and Tyler Lepley
Set to premiere on Saturday, September 21, the movie follows a woman, who miraculously survives being buried alive by her ex-husband.

[08/15/24 - 12:30 PM]
"The Masked Singer" Levels Up in Season 12 with All-New Theme Nights Featuring Legendary Franchises and Iconic Artists
Panelists Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, alongside host Nick Cannon, return as the series commemorates acclaimed franchises Barbie and Footloose, along with the iconic artist Miley Cyrus in a pop culture-piercing night that salutes her music catalog.

[08/15/24 - 12:13 PM]
NBA TV to Televise 107 Games During 2024-25 Regular Season with Multiple Appearances by NBA Champion Celtics, Mavericks, Knicks, Warriors, Bucks, Lakers, 76ers, Suns, Heat, Timberwolves, Nuggets & Thunder
The network's regular season schedule will start with a 2024 Kia NBA Tip-Off tripleheader on Saturday, October 26.

[08/15/24 - 12:12 PM]
TNT Sports to Tip Off 2024-25 NBA Regular Season with NBA Champion Boston Celtics with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown & Jrue Holiday Hosting New York Knicks with Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges & Julius Randle, Tuesday, Oct. 22
The night's second game will feature the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James and Anthony Davis hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.

[08/15/24 - 12:04 PM]
NBC to Air the First Episode of the Peacock Original Comedy Series "Mr. Throwback" on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
"Mr. Throwback" premiered August 8 on Peacock and stands as a top 5 Peacock original comedy series through their respective opening weekends.

[08/15/24 - 12:03 PM]
Bang! ESPN & ABC's 2024-25 NBA Regular Season Broadcast Schedule
The 2024-25 campaign marks ESPN's 23rd consecutive season broadcasting NBA games.

[08/15/24 - 11:03 AM]
The "76th Emmy Awards" Sets Full Production Team
Brittany Brazil returns as co-executive producer as does producer Taryn Hurd, production designer Brian Stonestreet and head writer Jon Macks.

[08/15/24 - 11:01 AM]
Magnolia Network's Family-Friendly Content Slate Sets Fall Streaming Premiere Dates on Max
Executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, the new series set to premiere this fall on Max include "Roller Jam" (October 10), "Human vs. Hamster" (November 21) and "Second Chance Stage" (November 28, Thanksgiving Day).

[08/15/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "That '90s Show" - Part 3 Official Trailer - Netflix
Summer fun continues for the Point Place gang as they navigate breakups, hookups - and all the goof-ups that go along with growing up.

[08/15/24 - 09:31 AM]
"Big Brother" Wednesday Edition Posts Season High and Up +14% from Last Week in Viewiers
Last night's episode averaged 3.19 million viewers and 0.8 among adults 25-54, posting a season high in both measures.

[08/15/24 - 09:15 AM]
CBS News Will Deliver Live Coverage Across Platforms of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Aug. 19-22
CBS News top political journalists will bring around-the-clock updates from across the country, including in-depth analysis and original reporting about the Democratic convention and the latest developments with the Trump-Vance campaign.

[08/15/24 - 09:04 AM]
Disney Jr. Greenlights "Sofia the First: Royal Magic," Sequel to Emmy- and Humanitas-Winning Hit Series "Sofia the First"
From Disney Branded Television, the new series is currently in production and is slated for a 2026 premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney+.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
"What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates" - Date Announcement & First Look
In the Netflix series, the tech visionary and global health and climate philanthropist invites viewers to join him on a learning journey to explore pressing issues facing our world today.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
First Look and Date Announcement: Hulu Original "La Maquina"
The series premieres with all six episodes on October 9.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Grotesquerie" - Teaser - Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, Travis Kelce - FX
In FX's "Grotesquerie," a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Second Season of "Tulsa King," Starring Oscar Nominee Sylvester Stallone
The service also announced that Grammy-nominated country star Jelly Roll will cameo in the upcoming season and the trailer features a sneak peek of the country star's unreleased song "Get By," from his upcoming sophomore album.

[08/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Limited Series "The Penguin" Premiere Weekend Launches Thursday, September 19
HBO will re-air the series premiere multiple times over the weekend, including Sunday, September 22 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[08/15/24 - 08:33 AM]
Video: Sundance Now and AMC+ Release the Premiere Date, Trailer and Key Art for Provocative New Drama "Fifteen-Love"
Starring Ella Lily Hyland and Aidan Turner, the series premieres with the first two episodes on Thursday, August 22 on both platforms with the remaining episodes airing weekly.

[08/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this two-part documentary, a tenacious mother unravels the complex mystery surrounding the 1989 disappearance of the daughter she placed for adoption.

[08/15/24 - 08:00 AM]
"The Money Game" Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on September 10
Amidst one of the most unpredictable and intense years of college athletics to date, "The Money Game" provides an exclusive, all-access pass inside LSU Athletics.

[08/15/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Celebrating Mexico's Cinema Day: An Exclusive Sneak Peek at "Pedro Paramo" and Other Films
Other projects on tap include "Technoboys," "Untamed Royals," "The Biggest Fan" and "Las Locuras."

[08/15/24 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Outer Banks" Season 4 - Kildare County Surf Shop Commercial - MADE BY POGUES!! - Netflix
Built by pogues - for pogues - The Kildare County Surf Shop is here to bring you a good time, all the time! Stop on by to get all your island essentials and gold-star customer service.

[08/15/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Angel Di Maria: Breaking Down the Wall" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From his humble origins to becoming champion of the world, this documentary series recounts the life and career of the iconic Argentinian soccer player.

[08/15/24 - 06:01 AM]
Great American Family Announces Three Additional World Premiere Original Holiday Movies for Beloved Program Franchise Great American Christmas 2024
"A Royal Christmas Ballet," "A Shelter and Season's Greetings" and "The Fabric of Christmas" are the latest on tap.

[08/15/24 - 04:46 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Trailer for Original True Crime Docuseries "Face to Face with Scott Peterson"
The three-part true crime docuseries takes a new look at the notorious case of Scott Peterson and the murders of his wife Laci Peterson and unborn son Conner.

[08/14/24 - 03:02 PM]
New Vice Series "Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise" Premieres on Wednesday, September 4th
From his breakout role in "Risky Business" with his unforgettable slide and famous grin, to saving the movie business with "Top Gun: Maverick," Tom Cruise has pushed himself and those around him to make the best movies possible.

[08/14/24 - 02:32 PM]
Madison Iseman Cast in the Upcoming USA Network Drama Series "The Rainmaker"
She'll play Sarah Plankmore, Rudy's girlfriend and a recent law school graduate.

[08/14/24 - 02:32 PM]
First Look at Mitford Sisters Series "Outrageous" Starring Bessie Carter
Carter plays Nancy Mitford in the six-part series that will premiere on BritBox North America in 2025.

[08/14/24 - 01:03 PM]
Alex Guarnaschelli Signs New Multi-Year Deal with Food Network
"Food Network has been my extended family for as long as I can remember, and the thought that I get to continue to have the opportunity to create so much fun and delicious content and memories is something I will continue to cherish," said Guarnaschelli.

[08/14/24 - 12:13 PM]
Comedy Central Adds "Family Guy" to Its Robust Adult Animation Lineup
The iconic series is set to launch with an all-day marathon on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, and will join the primetime lineup starting on Tuesday, September 3, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the brand's programming.

[08/14/24 - 12:00 PM]
"48 Hours," A Free, 24/7 Streaming Network, Launches Today on New Platforms
This channel will continue to be available on Paramount's leading FAST service Pluto TV.

[08/14/24 - 11:10 AM]
The CW Network to Debut New Wild West Unscripted Series "The Wranglers" This Fall
The new unscripted series, which follows the personal and professional lives of young staff members working at the Circle Bar Dude Ranch in Montana, will premiere on Thursday, October 24.

[08/14/24 - 10:04 AM]
Sandro Rosta to Star in the Paramount+ Original Series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy"
Rosta joins the previously announced cast of cadets: Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Karim Diané and Zoë Steiner, as well as Holly Hunter, who plays the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy.

[08/14/24 - 10:01 AM]
"Heels" Is Coming to Netflix in the U.S. on September 15
Both seasons of the series starring starring Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig are heading to the streaming service.

[08/14/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Kicks Off College Football Season with the Trailer Release for Original Sports Docuseries "Here Come the Irish"
The series documents life on and off the field of the legendary University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with those closest to the program.

[08/14/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez" - Official Trailer - Josh Rivera, Ryan Murphy - FX
The 10-episode limited series charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and their legacy in sports and American culture.

[08/14/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Media Ventures New Game Show "Flip Side" with Host Jaleel White to Premiere Sept. 9 in National Syndication
The exciting, easy to play-along game show pits two teams of players against each other to test them on how they think two different groups of people feel about the same issue.

[08/14/24 - 08:37 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Teaser for Horror-Thriller Series "Teacup"
The series follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive.

[08/14/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The Circle" Season 7 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Clever catfish, shady tactics and game-changing twists collide as a new group of players competes for $100,000 in the most cutthroat season to date.

[08/14/24 - 08:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Slates Three New Series for September Premieres
"How (Not) To Get Rid of a Body," "The Real Murders on Elm Street" and "Cabin in the Woods" are all on tap in the coming weeks.







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[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
First Behind-the-Scenes Look at Netflix's "Mercenary: An Extraction Series," with Production Underway
The highly-anticipated series starring Omar Sy recently wrapped filming in Ireland and is resuming production in Morocco.

[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
MGM+ and Prime Video Unveil First Look Images and Premiere Date for New Mystery Thriller Series "Vanished" Starring Kaley Cuoco and Sam Claflin
The four-part mystery thriller series will premiere on Sunday, February 1 in the U.S., Spain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Latin America with a weekly release.

[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Tell Me Lies" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Hulu
The new season follows Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they've rekindled their tumultuous romance in time for spring semester at Baird College.

[12/17/25 - 08:00 AM]
Season Three of the Critically Acclaimed Crime Drama "Gangs of London," Starring Sope Dirisu and Joe Cole, Makes Its Streaming Debut Thursday, January 15 on AMC+
In Season three, ex-undercover cop turned gangster Elliot (Dìrísù)?is now operating as a top-level criminal alongside the Dumanis, but their business is thrown into chaos when their shipment of cocaine is spiked, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians all over London.

[12/17/25 - 07:41 AM]
ID's "The Curious Case of..." Returns with New Season of Bizarre and Unbelievable Stranger-Than-Fiction Stories
The new season will feature eight new episodes tackling bizarre, stranger-than-fiction cases filled with twists, turns, and shocking revelations through unprecedented first-hand accounts.

[12/17/25 - 07:10 AM]
Family of Innovators Breathe New Life Into Rustic Spaces in "Maine Cabin Masters," Premiering December 29 on Magnolia Network
Builder Chase Morrill, along with Ashley Morrill-Eldridge and Ryan Eldridge, his sister and brother-in-law, rebuild cabins in some of the most beautiful areas of Maine.

[12/17/25 - 07:03 AM]
"The Year: 2025" to Air Monday, Dec. 29, on ABC, Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
This two-hour special brings audiences an expansive look at the moments that shaped 2025 through the stories that sparked conversation, captured global attention, and defined our cultural landscape.

[12/17/25 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount Affirms Commitment to Superior $30 Per Share All-Cash Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery
David Ellison, Chairman & CEO, Paramount said: "We remain committed to bringing together two iconic Hollywood studios to create a unique global entertainment leader."

[12/17/25 - 06:42 AM]
Cricket Celebration Bowl Delivered Double-Digit Increases on ABC
Coverage averaged 2.3 million viewers with a peak of 3.0 million.

[12/17/25 - 06:31 AM]
Netflix Unveils First Look at "Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole" Premiering on March 26, 2026
Step into the shadowy streets of Oslo, where nothing is as it seems and every clue draws you deeper into the city's dark heart.

[12/17/25 - 06:00 AM]
"The Muppet Show" Returns with a Special Event, Feb 4. on Disney+ and ABC
Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

[12/17/25 - 05:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for Original Series "Girl Taken" Launching Globally on January 8
Based on the novel "Baby Doll" by Hollie Overton, six-part psychological thriller follows the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen.

[12/17/25 - 04:05 AM]
Netflix Welcomes Warner Bros. Discovery Board Recommendation
"The Warner Bros. Discovery Board reinforced that Netflix's merger agreement is superior and that our acquisition is in the best interest of stockholders," said Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO.

[12/17/25 - 04:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Reject Paramount Tender Offer
"Following a careful evaluation of Paramount's recently launched tender offer, the Board concluded that the offer's value is inadequate, with significant risks and costs imposed on our shareholders," said Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., Chair of the Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors.

[12/16/25 - 09:31 PM]
Inside the Unseen World of Indian Customs: Netflix Reveals the Brave Heroics of the Customs Officers in Taskaree
"Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web" premieres January 14, only on Netflix.