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[01/03/25 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 30-January 3
Updates include: Heidi Klum to return for Freeform's "Project Runway" revival; Max's "And Just Like That..." confirms new and returning faces; and HBO's "The Franchise," Peacock's "In the Know" get the axe.

[01/03/25 - 04:06 PM]
College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Score Strong Viewership Across ESPN Platforms
Rose Bowl Game Presented by Prudential registers 21.1 million viewers, the most-watched non-NFL sporting event since the 2024 CFP National Championship.

[01/03/25 - 12:00 PM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Memphis Grizzlies Visit San Antonio Spurs on January 17
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls game.

[01/03/25 - 11:31 AM]
MGM+ Unveils "Godfather of Harlem" Season Four First Look Images
In Season 4, Bumpy Johnson continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York's Mafia families, while contending with the emergence of a potential rival in newly arrived Black gangster Frank Lucas.

[01/03/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Grosse Pointe Garden Society" - Official Sneak Peek - NBC
When four members of a suburban garden club get entangled in a scandalous murder, they're forced to bury the body - in their own well-manicured flower beds.

[01/03/25 - 09:09 AM]
Lifetime Unveils Full "Voices of a Lifetime" 2025 Slate with Music Icons Mary J. Blige, Lisa Lisa and Gloria Gaynor
The movie event kicks off on Saturday, January 25 at 8:00/7:00c with an all-new original movie executive produced by Mary J. Blige along with Jordan and John Davis.

[01/03/25 - 08:37 AM]
Date Announcement and First Look: Hulu Original Series "Shoresy"
Created by and starring Jared Keeso, "Shoresy" returns for season four on Wednesday, February 26 with all six new episodes exclusively available in the U.S. on Hulu.

[01/03/25 - 08:00 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Release a Gripping New Teaser Trailer for Hit Noir Thriller "Dark Winds" Starring Zahn McClarnon
"Dark Winds" will return with an expanded third season exclusively on AMC and AMC+ on Sunday, March 9 at 9pm ET/PT with new episodes airing weekly on Sundays.

[01/03/25 - 07:00 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams DreamWorks' "The Wild Robot" Beginning January 24
Directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Chris Sanders, the heartwarming critically acclaimed film is voiced by Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry, Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill and Catherine O'Hara.

[01/02/25 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Paatal Lok" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Prime Video
A down and out cop lands the case of a lifetime when four suspects are nabbed in the assassination attempt of a prime time journalist.

[01/02/25 - 09:31 PM]
Video: "Black Warrant" - Official Trailer - Netflix
One jailer, thousands of criminals, and the dark secrets of a prison like never before.

[01/02/25 - 01:03 PM]
Video: All-New Extended Trailer for Survivalist Competition Series "Extracted" Set to Premiere Monday, February 10 on FOX
"Extracted" features 12 untrained competitors attempting to survive extremely grueling conditions, perilous terrain, and the threat of fearsome predators in the unforgiving Canadian wilderness.

[01/02/25 - 01:00 PM]
ABC's "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025" Is Top Program of the Night Across Primetime and Late-Night
The festive, star-studded celebration rings in the new year with 18 million total viewers during late-night edition - peaking at 22 million viewers during midnight quarter hour.

[01/02/25 - 12:51 PM]
Prime Video Registers TNF's Most-Watched Season in the 19-Year History of the Package Across Key Demographics
According to Nielsen's Panel Only measurement, TNF on Prime Video posted an +11% average viewership increase among total viewers over the previous season (13.20 million vs. 11.86 million).

[01/02/25 - 12:03 PM]
Video: Official Season 7 Trailer - "The Rookie"
John Nolan, once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior.

[01/02/25 - 12:01 PM]
Diddy's Inner Circle Breaks Their Silence in Peacock's All-New Documentary Special "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy"
The 90-minute documentary special tells the story of Sean Combs' early years and his decades-long transformation to Puffy and then to Diddy, with crucial insight into the forces that shaped the man and may have made him a monster.

[01/02/25 - 11:15 AM]
2025 United Football League Schedule on ESPN & ABC Platforms Revealed
The full 22-game slate on ESPN and ABC platforms is also available on ESPN+.

[01/02/25 - 10:40 AM]
PBS Sets Season Two Premiere Date for "Funny Woman" on February 2, 2025
Season two promises more laughs and heartwarming connections as we see Gemma Arterton return as Sophie Straw, the nation's favorite TV comedy star.

[01/02/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Official Season 3 Trailer - "Will Trent"
Tuesday at 8:00/7:00c, the action and drama returns with the two-part season premiere on ABC.

[01/02/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Unstoppable" - Official Trailer 2 - Prime Video
"Unstoppable" is the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams.

[01/02/25 - 09:07 AM]
Video: "Isadora Moon" - Official Trailer - Max Family
Half fairy, half vampire, and ready for a new exciting journey!

[01/02/25 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "With Love, Meghan" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex invites friends and famous guests to a beautiful California estate, where she shares cooking, gardening and hosting tips.

[01/02/25 - 09:00 AM]
Max Original Documentary "Sons of Ecstasy" Debuts January 9
At the epicenter of the 1990s ecstasy drug trade in Arizona sits an unusual rivalry.

[01/02/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Recruit" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
A new graymail case sends Owen to Seoul, where a spy threatens to leak U.S. secrets unless the CIA assists him on a dangerous personal mission.

[01/02/25 - 05:00 AM]
Presenters Announced for the "82nd Annual Golden Globes"
Presenters for the first major awards show of the season will take the stage alongside host Nikki Glaser, who is making history as the first woman to host the Golden Globes on her own.

[01/01/25 - 04:13 PM]
ESPN Programming Update: Jan 1-2, 2025
Due to the recent tragedy in New Orleans and the postponement of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, ESPN programming has been impacted for both Wednesday and Thursday, January 1-2, 2025.

[01/01/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "American Primeval" - Official Mature-Rated Trailer - Netflix
A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West.

[01/01/25 - 03:00 AM]
Watch a Sneak Peek of the Emmy Award-Winning Reality Competition Series "The Traitors" Now Streaming Exclusively on Peacock
To celebrate the new year, Peacock is gifting faithful fans with the first 7 minutes of season 3's first episode, which is now available to stream exclusively on Peacock.

[01/01/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: Preview - Coming in January - Hallmark+
Highlights include the original series "Small Town Setup," premiering January 2, as well as next day premieres of Hallmark Channel's previously announced series and movies.

[12/31/24 - 06:52 PM]
CNN's "Have I Got News For You" Returns Saturday, February 15 at 9pm ET/PT
The American version of the long-running UK comedy series is hosted by Roy Wood Jr. along with team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black.

[12/31/24 - 02:01 PM]
"Nightline"' Ranks No. 1 in All Key Demos for the Week of Dec. 23 Versus CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
Plus: ABC News' "Nightline" averaged 939,000 Total Viewers, 213,000 Adults 25-54 and 142,000 Adults 18-49 during the 4th Quarter 2024, based on Most Current Data from Nielsen Media Research.

[12/31/24 - 12:17 PM]
"Squid Game" Season 2 Smashes Top 10 Viewing Records as Millions Worldwide Take Part in Fan Activations
Season 2 enthralled fans all over the world as it skyrocketed to the top of the Netflix Global Top 10, amassing an astounding 68 million views in its debut.

[12/31/24 - 12:00 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Dec. 23: "Squid Game" Season 2 Scores Record-Breaking Debut
Meanwhile, "Carry-On" flew high for its third consecutive week at No. 1 on the English films list with 34.9 million views.

[12/31/24 - 11:17 AM]
NFL Christmas Day Games on Netflix Average Over 30 Million Global Viewers
The games ranked #1 (Ravens-Texans) and #2 (Chiefs-Steelers) on Netflix's Global Top 10 for the week, and hit the Top 10 across multiple countries.

[12/31/24 - 07:18 AM]
Video: "The Kardashians" - Season 6 - Teaser - Hulu
Season 6 of "The Kardashians" premieres February 6 on Hulu, Disney+ internationally, and Star+ in Latin America.

[12/31/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Official Trailer #2 - "Common Side Effects" - February 2 - Adult Swim
"Common Side Effects" premieres February 2 at 11:30/10:30c on Adult Swim - next day on Max.

[12/30/24 - 03:15 PM]
ABC's "The Year: 2024" Ranks #1 Across the Board in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54, and Adults 18-49
In addition, the annual ABC News special led its two-hour time slot, beating CBS and NBC programming in Adults 18-49 for the 5th consecutive year - since 2020.

[12/30/24 - 01:00 PM]
Video: Denis Leary Is "Going Dutch!" - Season 1 Extended Trailer - FOX TV
Tune in for the series premiere Thursday, January 2, on FOX and next day on Hulu.

[12/30/24 - 11:06 AM]
NBC Sports Delivers Its Most-Watched Year Since 2016
Collectively, the most prestigious events and properties in sports propelled NBC Sports to its most-watched year since 2016, with more than 400 billion minutes (or more than 7 billion hours) consumed across NBCUniversal platforms.

[12/30/24 - 09:34 AM]
Viewership Update: NBA on ESPN Platforms Up Five Percent From Last Year
Through 34 games, NBA games on ESPN platforms are averaging 1,959,000 viewers.

[12/30/24 - 09:25 AM]
Video: "Shifting Gears" Official Trailer
Look for the series premiere January 8 at 8:00/7:00c on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu.

[12/30/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Coach Prime" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
In his second season as Colorado head coach, Deion Sanders leads the Buffaloes in their return to the Big 12.

[12/30/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Miss Scarlet" Season 5 Trailer
Season 5 premieres on Sunday, January 12 at 8:00/7:00c on PBS.

[12/30/24 - 07:01 AM]
Aced It! ESPN Scores Stellar Viewership During 2024 NCAA Women's College Volleyball Season
The 2024 Women's NCAA Volleyball Tournament was the most-consumed ever, with more than 1.3 billion minutes watched across ESPN platforms.

[12/30/24 - 06:01 AM]
Enjoy Apple TV+ for Free the First Weekend of 2025
Enjoy Apple TV+ for free the first weekend of 2025 (January 3 through January 5), Apple TV+ will be free on any device where Apple TV+ is available.

[12/29/24 - 08:37 PM]
"American Experience: Jimmy Carter" to Have Encore Broadcast on Monday, December 30, 2024 on PBS and Streaming on PBS.org
Jimmy Carter's story is one of the greatest dramas in American politics, and the film traces his rapid ascent, dramatic fall from grace and unexpected resurrection.

[12/29/24 - 05:50 PM]
"Jimmy Carter: A Full Life - A Special Edition of 20/20" Airs Sunday, Dec. 29 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, Next Day on Hulu
On the evening of his death at 100 years old, the special reports on his unlikely rise to the presidency as well as his legacy of peacemaking and its impact long after his time in office.

[12/29/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Marvel Animation's "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Every neighborhood needs a hero.

[12/28/24 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Chad Powers" - Official Teaser - Hulu
Hulu's half-hour comedy "Chad Powers," from co-creators and executive producers Glen Powell and Michael Waldron will premiere Fall 2025.

[12/27/24 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 23-27
Updates include: Paramount+ purges wave of Nickelodeon titles; and the "Dexter" Trinity Killer spin-off remains in the works at Showtime.







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[08/20/25 - 01:06 PM]
WWE Premium Live Events to Debut on ESPN Platforms in the U.S. Beginning September 20 with First-Ever Wrestlepalooza
Additional upcoming WWE PLEs this year include Crown Jewel on Saturday, October 11, and Survivor Series on Saturday, November 29.

[08/20/25 - 12:27 PM]
All of the 2025 US Open. All in One Place. ESPN's Exclusive "First Ball to Last Ball" Coverage August 24 - September 7
Every match from the tournament streams live on the ESPN App.

[08/20/25 - 12:01 PM]
FOX Entertainment Studios' Scripted Programming Team Names JJ Klein as SVP, Current and Brie Neimand as SVP, Development
Klein and Neimand both report directly to Hannah Pillemer, EVP & Head of Scripted Entertainment for FOX Entertainment Studios.

[08/20/25 - 11:58 AM]
Andscape Announces Next Film in Its &360 Anthology Series, "Imported," to Premiere on Hulu August 28th
Directed by Fiz Olajide in her feature debut, the film tells the story of American athletes who, after falling short of their NBA dreams, discover purpose, growth, and global fandom on courts around the world.

[08/20/25 - 11:07 AM]
Alicia Silverstone-Led Crime Drama "Irish Blood" Is the Biggest New Series Premiere in Acorn TV History
The August 11 premiere also drove the biggest day of subscriber sign-ups on Acorn TV's direct-to-consumer platforms in nearly two years.

[08/20/25 - 11:01 AM]
Global Boxing Superstars Jake "El Gallo" Paul and Gervonta "Tank" Davis to Face Off in Most Valuable Promotions "Jake vs. Tank" on Friday, November 14 from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, Live Globally Only on Netflix
Paul now returns to Netflix following his record-shattering Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson matchup in November 2024.

[08/20/25 - 10:05 AM]
ESPN Tips Off Its Coverage of the 2025 NBA Preseason on Sunday, October 5
Look for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors to kick things off on said night at 8:30/7:30c.

[08/20/25 - 09:42 AM]
New Animated Series "Paris & Pups," Inspired by Paris Hilton and Her Real-Life Pets, Set to Premiere on YouTube September 23, 2025
Created for kids 5-8, the series launches with four episodes in week one, followed by weekly episode drops.

[08/20/25 - 09:18 AM]
ESPN Taps John Cena, Complex, Lyft, Samsung and More in Massive Multi-Platform Marketing Campaign for ESPN Direct-to-Consumer & Enhanced App Launch
The campaign - which features John Cena in its creative TV spots - is designed to build excitement and encourage personalization around the reimagined ESPN App and DTC service.

[08/20/25 - 09:06 AM]
Tilly Ramsay to "Dish It Out" in New Prime Video Original Series September 5
The 32-episode series will release eight new episodes weekly on Fridays through September 26.

[08/20/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Reasonable Doubt" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Hulu
After a tumultuous season of fighting to save her best friend from a life sentence while healing from her own deadly affair, Jax Stewart has finally earned some peace in her life... even if she sees it all as a little boring.

[08/20/25 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Names John Wall to NBA on Prime Studio Team
The longtime Washington Wizards guard will make appearances in-studio alongside Blake Griffin, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker and Udonis Haslem.

[08/20/25 - 09:00 AM]
A24's "Friendship" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max September 5
The film stars Tim Robinson, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Paul Rudd.

[08/20/25 - 09:00 AM]
"Survivor" Announces the 18 New Castaways Competing on the 49th Edition with a Two-Hour Season Premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 24
The series returns with a fresh set of dynamic and determined competitors, including two players who will ultimately compete in the show's landmark 50th season, premiering in spring 2026.

[08/20/25 - 09:00 AM]
Acorn TV's Brooke Shields Mystery Series "You're Killing Me," Produced by Topsail Entertainment & Shaftesbury, Cast Amalia Williamson and Tom Cavanagh
The six-episode series, which starts production in Nova Scotia, Canada this September, is set to debut on Acorn TV in 2026.