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[08/22/24 - 04:45 PM]
For 3rd Night Running and with David Muir Leading Coverage of the Democratic National Convention from Chicago, ABC News Is No. 1 Broadcast Network Across the Board
Night three of ABC News' 2024 Democratic National Convention increased from night two in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+7% - 3.199 million vs. 2.996 million), Adults 25-54 (+6% - 707,000 vs. 665,000) and Adults 18-49 (+10% - 539,000 vs. 490,000).

[08/22/24 - 03:07 PM]
Peacock Announces Straight-to-Series Order of South Florida-Set Crime Thriller "M.I.A." Written and Executive Produced by "Ozark" Co-Creator Bill Dubuque
Stefano Sollima will direct and executive produce the series, from MRC.

[08/22/24 - 01:43 PM]
First Look: Glen Powell in Hulu's "Chad Powers"
The upcoming comedy series has officially started production.

[08/22/24 - 01:01 PM]
Matthew Rhys Joins Claire Danes for the Mystery Thriller Limited Series "The Beast in Me"
In the Netflix series, an author finds a new subject in her real estate mogul neighbor, once the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance.

[08/22/24 - 01:00 PM]
"Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden" Encore Presentation to Air Friday, Aug. 23
Over 24 million viewers watched the special across the two April broadcasts.

[08/22/24 - 12:33 PM]
Megan Thee Stallion to Host 2024 "VMAs" at UBS Arena on Wednesday, September 11th
The 2x "VMAs" winner is up for 5 nominations this year, including "Best Collaboration" with tourmate GloRilla and "Best Hip Hop," the same category she last won in 2020 for her chart-topper "Savage."

[08/22/24 - 12:03 PM]
Video: Acorn TV Unveils First-Look at New Detective Drama "Ellis," Starring Olivier Award-Winner Sharon D Clarke
Set to premiere this November on Acorn TV, the riveting three-part series follows DCI Ellis (Clarke), a tenacious cop who is parachuted into failing investigations.

[08/22/24 - 10:35 AM]
"BoJack Horseman" Man Raphael Bob-Waksberg Has a New Adult Animated Comedy Series Coming to Netflix
"Long Story Short" is about a family, over time. It's about the shared history, the inside jokes, the old wounds. If you've ever had a mother, father, sibling, partner, or child, this is the show for you and by the way would it kill you to call them?

[08/22/24 - 10:07 AM]
MTV's Hit Series "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" Makes It Much Anticipated Return Thursday, September 19th at 8PM ET/PT
From the sandy shores to the neon lights of Sin City, the squad is taking fans on a rollercoaster of emotions as they navigate life's biggest milestones - from parenthood and adoption to engagements and heartbreaks.

[08/22/24 - 10:01 AM]
First Look: "The Madness" Starring Colman Domingo Premieres on Nov. 28
In "The Madness," media pundit Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo) must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos woods.

[08/22/24 - 10:00 AM]
"The Drew Barrymore Show" Renewed for Season Six Through 2025/2026 Season
The fifth season pickup was announced in January 2024 and will premiere with all-new episodes on Monday, September 9.

[08/22/24 - 09:04 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for the Second Season of "Frasier"
Season two will premiere on Thursday, September 19, with two episodes.

[08/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind: UK" - The Reunion - Official Trailer - Netflix
Emma and Matt Willis host a social experiment where British singles look for love and get engaged before meeting in person. But who will say "I do"?

[08/22/24 - 09:00 AM]
A Special Edition of "Secret Celebrity Renovation" Featuring Eight-Time All-Star and Los Angeles Dodgers Superstar Mookie Betts to Air Friday, Sept. 20 on CBS
Fresh off the heels of his return to the Dodgers starting lineup, Mookie will trade in his baseball bat for a sledgehammer as he returns to his hometown of Nashville, Tenn., to surprise his father, Willie, with a much-needed home renovation.

[08/22/24 - 08:43 AM]
"Secrets of the Dead" Returns for a New Season of Historical Discoveries, October 2 on PBS
Discover the mysterious treasure of Angkor Wat, learn what a previously unreadable 2,000-year-old scroll has to say, learn the untold story of Mozart's sister, and memorialize fallen Black Civil War soldiers in all-new Secrets.

[08/22/24 - 08:02 AM]
"Sprint" Season Two Will Premiere on November 13th
Episodes will feature Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas, Fred Kerley, Kishane Thompson, Julien Alfred, Letsile Tebogo, Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha Terry, Marcell Jacobs, Kenny Bednarek, Shericka Jackson, Oblique Seville, and other elite athletes as they compete at the pinnacle of their sport at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, striving for gold with the world watching.

[08/22/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona Divas" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the dark underbelly of Mexico City, women seeking a better life find themselves entangled in an online escort network, without imagining that it would all culminate in a series of femicides.

[08/22/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for the Fourth and Final Season of the Original Drama Series "My Brilliant Friend," Debuting September 9
Based on the bestselling novels by Elena Ferrante, the series follows Elena Greco and the most important friend in her life, Raffaella "Lila" Cerullo.

[08/22/24 - 07:32 AM]
Jimmy Carr to Host New UK Original Comedy Format on Prime Video - "Last One Laughing UK"
The series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2025.

[08/22/24 - 07:02 AM]
FX's "Say Nothing" Premieres Thursday, November 14 Exclusively on Hulu
The new limited series is based on the best-selling book by Patrick Radden Keefe, which recently ranked #19 on the New York Times' 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.

[08/22/24 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Season Two for Thriller "Criminal Record"
From BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman, "Criminal Record" is a powerful thriller set in the heart of contemporary London, featuring the return of the two brilliant detectives clashing once more in a complex murder investigation.

[08/22/24 - 06:01 AM]
Sendhil Ramamurthy to Play Nefertari Cobra in "One Piece"
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[08/22/24 - 05:33 AM]
Miranda Lambert to Receive Country Icon Award at the 2024 "People's Choice Country Awards"
The perennial award winner and NPR's "most riveting country star of her generation" will be honored for her decades-long career, during which she's built an authentic, female-forward brand of country that has shaped the industry.

[08/22/24 - 05:29 AM]
Prime Video's "The Girlfriend" Announces Six New Series Regulars
The series adaptation of Michelle Frances's novel casts Tanya Moodie, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Anna Chancellor, Karen Henthorn, Leo Suter and Francesca Corney as regulars.

[08/22/24 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "The Grand Tour: One for the Road" - Official Teaser
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May go on their final tour together after eight years.

[08/22/24 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Blood Legacy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After years of estrangement, Khanyi Adesina returns home to fight for her family's business empire as it threatens to collapse under corruption.

[08/21/24 - 03:10 PM]
For 2nd Night in a Row and with David Muir Leading Coverage of the Democratic National Convention from Chicago, ABC News Is No. 1 Broadcast Network Across the Board
Night two of ABC News' 2024 Democratic National Convention increased from night one in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+5% - 2.996 million vs. 2.840 million), Adults 25-54 (+17% - 665,000 vs. 568,000) and Adults 18-49 (+23% - 490,000 vs. 400,000).

[08/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
Hulu Announces October 18th Release Date for Highly Anticipated Original Series "Rivals"
Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, "Rivals" delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986.

[08/21/24 - 11:02 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentator Lineup - Including Host Adam Lefkoe & Studio Analysts Champ Bailey, Takeo Spikes & Victor Cruz - Ahead of Inaugural Season of Mountain West Football Coverage
Week 1 on truTV and Max will kick off with the San José State Spartans - led by new head coach Ken Niumatalolo - hosting the Sacramento State Hornets on Thursday, August 29, at 10 p.m. ET.

[08/21/24 - 10:13 AM]
Video: Zack Snyder's "Twilight of the Gods" Releases Red Band Teaser
Watch a preview of Zack Snyder's upcoming animated series in all its bloody glory.

[08/21/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "LEGO Pixar: Bricktoons" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The brand-new series of shorts catches up with Marlin and Dory from "Finding Nemo," Jack-Jack and his super siblings Dash and Violet from "The Incredibles," Lightning McQueen and Mater from "Cars," Merida and her rambunctious baby brothers from "Brave," and Miguel and Hector from "Coco."

[08/21/24 - 10:00 AM]
AMC Networks' September Highlights Include "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol," "Snowpiercer," "Under the Vines," and More!
All September, AMC+ offers its "Countdown to FearFest" collection of iconic horror classics priming fans for AMC's annual "FearFest" celebration.

[08/21/24 - 09:28 AM]
Great American Family Announces Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison Star in "Home Sweet Christmas," Part of Great American Christmas 2024
Previously announced "Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells" will not go into production in 2024.

[08/21/24 - 08:26 AM]
Hulu Reveals First Look at "A Thousand Blows" with Malachi Kirby, Erin Doherty and Stephen Graham Embroiled in an Epic Fight for Power in Victorian London
The epic new series is set in the perilous world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London.

[08/21/24 - 08:16 AM]
Video: "In Vogue: The 90s" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"In Vogue: The 90s" reveals the inside story of the decade that made celebrities out of supermodels and style icons out of music moguls.

[08/21/24 - 08:01 AM]
"Simone Biles Rising" Part Two Will Premiere October 25th
Part two follows along as she competes at the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Trials and officially qualifies for the U.S. Olympic Team to her incredible performances in Paris, all the while sharing personal thoughts and moments of her incredible journey to become the most decorated gymnast in history.

[08/21/24 - 07:15 AM]
AXS TV Unveils September Concert Lineup Packed with Unforgettable Sets from Music's Biggest Names
From Judas Priest to John Legend, and Stevie Nicks to Sarah Bareilles, the block offers something for viewers of all tastes to enjoy with eclectic weekend blocks and star-studded primetime stunts every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

[08/21/24 - 07:11 AM]
2024 "VMAs" Reveals Second Round of Global Superstar Performances
Benson Boone, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz and LISA are joining the ever-growing roster of global superstars slated to perform at the 2024 "VMAs" live on Wednesday, September 11 at 8PM ET/PT from New York's UBS Arena.

[08/21/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "The Piano Lesson" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Jerrika Hinton, Gail Bean, Danielle Deadwyler, and Corey Hawkins star in Malcolm Washington's directorial debut based on the Pulitzer-prize winning August Wilson play.

[08/21/24 - 06:01 AM]
Katey Sagal & Mark Harelik Cast in "One Piece" Season 2
They'll play Dr. Kureha and Dr. Hiriluk, respectively, on the Netflix series.

[08/21/24 - 06:01 AM]
"The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 3 Returns on October 17 - Check Out All-New First Look Images
Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), an iconoclastic idealist, runs his law practice out of the back seat of his Lincoln, as he takes on cases big and small across the expansive city of Los Angeles.

[08/21/24 - 05:27 AM]
Netflix Announces New Victoria Beckham Documentary Series
Through an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Victoria's business, access to Victoria, her family, those closest to her and her fashion journey and including never-before-seen archive, the series will tell the story of Victoria's reinvention as a Creative Director of her own brand.

[08/21/24 - 04:31 AM]
Netflix UK & Ireland - Edinburgh International Television Festival Announcements
Highlights include early renewals of "Love Is Blind: UK" and "Black Doves" plus new series featuring Gordon Ramsay, Victoria Beckham, Anya Taylor-Joy, Barry Hearn and more.

[08/21/24 - 02:31 AM]
Video: Special Announcement - "The Great Indian Kapil Show" - Netflix
Comedian Kapil Sharma hosts this laugh-out-loud variety talk show with celebrity guests, hilarious antics and his signature supporting cast.

[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.







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[03/04/26 - 03:01 PM]
FX's "Disinherited" - New Drama from Emmy Award Winner Peter Gould and T-Street Ordered to Series on FX and Hulu
Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen star as a pair of scrappy sisters thrust by an unexpected inheritance into a world of generational wealth and long-buried crimes.

[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 - 09:45 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.