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[08/20/24 - 03:45 PM]
With David Muir Leading Coverage from Chicago, ABC News Is No. 1 Broadcast Network Across the Board on First Night of 2024 Democratic National Convention
ABC News saw increases compared to night one of the Democratic Convention four years ago (8/17/20) in Total Viewers (+16% - 2.840 million vs. 2.442 million).

[08/20/24 - 02:33 PM]
NBC Moves Season Two Premiere of "The Irrational" to Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 10 p.m.
Said change is due to the Vice Presidential debate scheduled for Tuesday, October 1.

[08/20/24 - 01:02 PM]
E!'s "House of Villains" Returns with More Mischief and Manipulation as Season Two Kicks Off with a Special Two-Night Premiere Event Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Beginning October 10, the series will air in its regular Thursday timeslot at 10 p.m. ET/PT on E!.

[08/20/24 - 12:49 PM]
MTV's "Caught in the Act: Unfaithful" Scheduled to Premiere on Tuesday, September 17th at 9pm ET/PT Hosted by Reality TV Icon Tami Roman
The fan-favorite series returns with jaw-dropping moments, captivating twists, and emotional confrontations that promise to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

[08/20/24 - 12:38 PM]
NBC Sports' Presentation of Premier League's Opening Weekend Is Most Watched on Record in U.S.
The opening weekend averaged 820,000 viewers across six matches live on NBC/Peacock, USA Network, and NBC Sports Digital platforms from Friday, August 16-Sunday, August 18.

[08/20/24 - 12:21 PM]
Video: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and First Teaser Trailer for New Adult-Animated Anthology Series "Secret Level"
From Amazon MGM Studios and Blur Studio, creators of "Love, Death + Robots," comes 15 mind-bending episodes and groundbreaking animation.

[08/20/24 - 12:16 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Aug. 12: "The Union" and "Emily in Paris" Debut at #1; "Under Paris" Moves Up on Most Popular
"Love Is Blind UK" said "I do" at #5 on the English TV List with 4M views.

[08/20/24 - 11:15 AM]
Emmy-Winning "Hacks" Co-Creator Jen Statsky Signs Overall Deal with Warner Bros. Television Group
Under terms of the pact, Statsky will develop original series through her First Thought Productions banner for all platforms.

[08/20/24 - 11:02 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals New Docuseries "Nothin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal" to Premiere September 17
Directed by Jeff Tremaine, the three-part series showcases the notoriously wild '80s hard rock phenomenon and features interviews with those who lived it, including Bret Michaels, Stephen Pearcy, Nuno Bettencourt, Dave "Snake" Sabo and Riki Rachtman, along with Corey Taylor and Steve-O, among many others.

[08/20/24 - 10:05 AM]
Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, Beau Garrett and Amiah Miller Join Michelle Pfeiffer in Taylor Sheridan's "The Madison"
Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions, "The Madison" is a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana.

[08/20/24 - 10:01 AM]
Seth Meyers to Go Live with "Closer Look Primetime" Special on Wednesday, Sept. 11
"Closer Look Primetime" will examine the previous night's presidential debate.

[08/20/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Two-Part Documentary "Wise Guy David Chase and The Sopranos" Debuts September 7
The two-part documentary had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival.

[08/20/24 - 09:03 AM]
Video: MGM+ Unveils Trailer and Key Art for True Crime Docuseries "The Wonderland Massacre & The Secret History of Hollywood"
In the series, best-selling crime novelist, Michael Connelly, takes us on a wild journey into the twisted story of the massacre at Wonderland Avenue on July 1, 1981 - one of Hollywood's most famous murder cases that has fascinated people for more than 40 years.

[08/20/24 - 09:02 AM]
Video: BritBox's Buzzy Crime Drama "Passenger" Unveils October 17 Premiere Date, New York Comic Con Presence and Gripping Trailer
The series will premiere Thursday, October 17 with the first two episodes available to stream on the platform at 9:00pm ET.

[08/20/24 - 08:07 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals Trailer for Spanish-Language Drama "Midnight Family"
The hour-long series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with two episodes on Wednesday, September 25 followed by one new episode every Wednesday through November 20.

[08/20/24 - 08:00 AM]
ESPN's Most-Watched MLB Little League Classic Event Ever
Viewership was up 39 percent from last year and peaked with 2,369,000 viewers at 9:30 p.m. ET.

[08/20/24 - 07:38 AM]
NBC Sports Kicks Off College Football Season on Aug. 31 -- Announce Teams Named
Noah Eagle (play-by-play), former Penn State quarterback Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter) return to Big Ten Saturday Night and will call all primetime games other than September 7.

[08/20/24 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "MONSTERS: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" - Date Announcement - Netflix
This riveting true-crime drama probes the lives of convicted killers the Menendez brothers and the brutal 1989 murder of their parents in Beverly Hills.

[08/20/24 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Closes Successful Upfront and Expands Advertiser Capabilities
Upfront commitments include investments from all key categories like CPG, Tech & Entertainment, Auto, QSR, and Retail.

[08/20/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "I Am Georgina" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Join Georgina Rodríguez - mom, influencer, businessperson and Cristiano Ronaldo's partner - in this emotional and in-depth portrait of her daily life.

[08/20/24 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Tokunbo" - Official Teaser - Netflix
An ex-car smuggler is given three hours to deliver a government official's daughter to her captor - or else his family will suffer the consequences.

[08/19/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Culinary Class Wars" - Official Teaser - Netflix
From restaurant chefs to amateur hobbyists, people from all walks of life with a knack for flavor compete in a fierce culinary showdown.

[08/19/24 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Grave of the Fireflies" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Named the Best Animated Feature at the 1994 Chicago International Children's Film Festival, this film proves that not all anime tales are pixie-dust fantasies or brutal sci-fi standoffs.

[08/19/24 - 02:00 PM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Documentary Event "K-Pop Idols" to Premiere August 30
This six-part series offers fans an unprecedented backstage pass to the world's biggest musical phenomenon, providing an intimate look at the intense reality of K-pop stardom with beloved artists Jessi, CRAVITY and BLACKSWAN.

[08/19/24 - 11:16 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" Returns for Season Five on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 9 P.M. ET/PT with an Avalanche of Fractured Friendships, Earthshattering Rumors and High Fashion
Returning this season are housewives Lisa Barlow, Heather Gay, Angie Katsanevas, Meredith Marks and Whitney Rose.

[08/19/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Tomb Raider the Legend of Lara Croft" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The animated series picks up after the events of the highly successful Tomb Raider video game Survivor trilogy, and will chart the globetrotting heroine's next chapter as the iconic adventurer.

[08/19/24 - 10:44 AM]
Prime Video Orders Frightening Two-Part Competition Baking Special "Killer Cakes" from Blumhouse Television and High Noon Entertainment and Reveals Premiere Date and First-Look Images
The entire two-part special is set to debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[08/19/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Apollo 13: Survival" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Using original footage and interviews, this documentary tells the nail-biting story of Apollo 13 and the struggle to bring its astronauts safely home.

[08/19/24 - 09:29 AM]
Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black Join CNN's "Have I Got News for You" as Team Captains
Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, the ten-episode limited series will premiere Saturday, September 14 at 9pm ET/PT on CNN.

[08/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School" - Official Trailer - Max Family
Cookie Monster returns with celebrity guest Yvette Nicole Brown in a brand new special premiering on Max next Thursday, August 29.

[08/19/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "In Her Place" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When popular writer María Carolina Geel murders her lover, the case captivates Mercedes, the shy clerk of the judge in charge of the case.

[08/19/24 - 07:29 AM]
HBO and BBC to Co-Produce Michaela Coel Led Drama Series, "First Day on Earth"
Coel will serve as executive producer alongside Jesse Armstrong, Phil Clarke and Roberto Troni for Various Artists Limited, in association with A24.

[08/19/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "KAOS" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As discord reigns on Mount Olympus and almighty Zeus spirals into paranoia, three mortals are destined to reshape the future of humankind.

[08/19/24 - 07:00 AM]
"Only Murders in the Building" Inspired Escape Room Experience to Open in New York Aug. 30
The interactive escape room will open in Midtown Manhattan on August 30, and the experience will also return to Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles on September 7, offering fans the chance to step into the world of the beloved series.

[08/19/24 - 06:37 AM]
Apple's Award-Winning Comedic Drama "Bad Sisters," from Creator and Star Sharon Horgan, Returns for Season Two on November 13
The eight-episode second season will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Wednesday, November 13 followed by one episode weekly, every Wednesday through December 25.

[08/19/24 - 06:30 AM]
Colt McCoy to Join NBC Sports' Big Ten Football Coverage
McCoy will serve as a game analyst and will also appear on the "Big Ten College Countdown" studio show.

[08/19/24 - 06:11 AM]
Almin Karamehmedovic Named President, ABC News
In his new role, Karamehmedovic will oversee the day-to-day operations of the nation's No. 1 news network.

[08/19/24 - 04:39 AM]
Video: Official Trailer - "Four Kings" - Amazon Prime Video Sport
"Four Kings" focuses on the intense rivalry between heavyweights Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno, and middleweights Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn.

[08/18/24 - 11:37 PM]
Full Cast Revealed for Jo Nesbo's "Harry Hole"
Director Anna Zackrisson also joins the production.

[08/18/24 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Uncovering the true, gripping story of IC 814: India's longest hijacking - 188 lives, 7 harrowing days of courage, tough decisions, and survival.

[08/18/24 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "No Gain No Love" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
A mutual-gains romance between a woman who marries to avoid losses and a man who weds to avoid trouble.

[08/18/24 - 01:01 PM]
Prime Video Announces Highly-Anticipated Australian Original "The Office" Is Launching October 18 and Shares First Look at the New Aussie Boss, Hannah Howard
All eight episodes will be available October 18 exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide (excluding the U.S.) in the Prime membership.

[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.







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[09/22/25 - 10:03 AM]
ABC News Studios Announces "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?," Premiering Sept. 29 on Hulu
The emotional and gripping docuseries investigates the mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old Philadelphia schoolteacher found dead in the apartment she shared with her fiancé on a snowy night in January 2011, just seven months before her upcoming wedding.

[09/22/25 - 10:02 AM]
Video: MGM+ Debuts Official Trailer, New Images and Key Art for Sweeping "Robin Hood" Series
The series premieres Sunday, November 2 at 9:00 PM ET/PT in the U.S. with two episodes and new episodes will premiere weekly through the season finale on Sunday, December 28.

[09/22/25 - 10:01 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films Acquires Venice Film Festival Award-Winner "The Tale of Silyan"
>Winner of the "Best Film" Cinema and Arts Award at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, "The Tale of Silyan" is a poignant and visually arresting story set in the heart of rural North Macedonia.

[09/22/25 - 10:01 AM]
AMC Networks' October Highlights Include "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon," "Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order," "Guts & Glory," "The Red King" and More
Other offerings include Sundance Now's new true crime series "Wasp Woman: Murder of a B-Movie Queen"; ALLBLK's "G.R.I.T.S."; and the return of BBC America's "The Graham Norton Show."

[09/22/25 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Boots" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After impulsively joining the U.S. Marine Corps, a bullied teen finds new purpose - and unexpected brotherhood - with his motley team of fellow recruits.

[09/22/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "My Father, the BTK Killer" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Raised by a man leading a monstrous double life, the daughter of the BTK serial killer shares her chilling story in this true crime documentary.

[09/22/25 - 08:31 AM]
Award Winning Comedian Mo Amer Returns to Netflix for His Third Stand-Up Special
In this timely and fiercely honest hour, the comedian celebrates his Palestinian heritage, relives the birth of his son, takes aim at the TSA and much more.

[09/22/25 - 08:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel and Sixthman to Make More Merry Memories on the High Seas with the Hallmark Christmas Cruise 2026
Hallmark will once again unite to make merry on the high seas, sailing October 23-27, 2026, from Miami, FL to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas aboard the glorious Norwegian Joy.

[09/22/25 - 08:00 AM]
A24's "Sorry, Baby" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max October 30
The film stars Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges, John Carroll Lynch, Louis Cancelmi, and Kelly McCormack.

[09/22/25 - 08:00 AM]
OVC and ESPN Sign New Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement
A minimum of 725 events per year will be available digitally on ESPN+.

[09/22/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis - Official Teaser - Netflix
Jake Paul collides with Gervonta "Tank" Davis in a Most Valuable Promotions blockbuster boxing mega-event live from the Kaseya Center in Miami.

[09/22/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Harlan Coben's "Lazarus," Starring Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy
All six episodes will be released on Wednesday, October 22, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[09/22/25 - 05:31 AM]
"Red Alert," A Riveting Four-Part Scripted Series Depicting the 2023 Massacre in Israel, Will Premiere Globally on Paramount+ October 7, Two Years to the Day of the Attack
Drawing from the true experiences of those who survived, the series weaves their courageous personal stories into a cinematic narrative of the devastating terrorist attack that turned southern Israel into a war zone, testing humanity and forging heroism through chaos.

[09/21/25 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" - Final Trailer - Netflix
The kingdom's fate hangs on a single promise.

[09/20/25 - 05:21 PM]
Video: "DMV" - Official Trailer - Premieres October 13 on CBS
The workplace comedy is set in the place everyone dreads going most - the Department of Motor Vehicles - where employees are making minimum wage dealing with customers who are annoyed before they even walk in the door.