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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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[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.