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    [friday, december 09, 2016]    
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[12/09/16 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 9
Updates include: NBC to search for "Top Puppet"; Christopher Gorham bound for "2 Broke Girls" at CBS; and J.J. Abrams brings "Glare" to HBO.

[12/09/16 - 08:15 PM]
Don Cheadle, Laura Dern and Anna Kendrick to Announce the Nominees of the 74th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards on December 12, 2016
They will be joined by the previously announced Miss Golden Globe trio, Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet Stallone; Hollywood Foreign Press Association President, Lorenzo Soria; and Executive VP of Television at dick clark productions, Barry Adelman.

[12/09/16 - 06:01 PM]
Video: Watch the Red Band Trailer for New Comedy "The Mick," Which Has Its Special Premiere Sunday, Jan. 1 on FOX!
The series will make its time period premiere with an all-new episode Tuesday, January 3.

[12/09/16 - 12:59 PM]
"Sherlock: The Final Problem", Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman Comes to U.S. Cinemas Exclusively for Two Nights on January 16 and January 18
Audiences will experience laughter, tears, shocks and surprises in this thrilling, not-to-miss season finale, as well as 15 minutes of exclusive extras.

[12/09/16 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for Sand Storm, Written and Directed by Elite Zexner
Israel's official submission for the 2017 Foreign Language Film Academy Award(R) will launch on Netflix Friday, December 15.

[12/09/16 - 09:54 AM]
American Heroes Channel to Pay Tribute to Late Senator John Glenn with Special Programming Stack
Starting Monday, December 12, AHC will encore episodes of "When We Left Earth: The NASA Mission," which showcase our nation's quest to conquer the last frontier - outer space.

[12/09/16 - 09:50 AM]
"Mariah's World" Series Premiere Event Delivers 2.2MM A18-49 and Nearly 4MM Total Viewers Across E! and Bravo on Sunday Night
E! further spins the numbers for Sunday, December 4.

[12/09/16 - 09:00 AM]
Louis C.K.'s Groundbreaking, Emmy(R)-Nominated Series "Horace and Pete" Lands on Hulu
After becoming available for purchase on Louis C.K.'s website and garnering critical acclaim, all 10 episodes of the groundbreaking series officially make their streaming debut today.

[12/09/16 - 08:29 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "Thursday Night Football"
The Peacock cruises to victory among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/09/16 - 07:38 AM]
Video: BBC America's "Doctor Who" Christmas Special Trailer Released Today
The Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi, teams up with an investigative journalist, played by Charity Wakefield and a superhero to save New York from a deadly alien threat.

[12/09/16 - 07:17 AM]
Comedy Central Unveils Winter Programming Schedule
Newcomers include "The Comedy Jam," "Detroiters," "Jeff & Some Aliens" and "The High Court."

[12/09/16 - 01:38 AM]
"Strike Back" Returns to Sky 1 - New Team, New Section, New Enemies
Disavowed and disbanded, the Section programme is restored in order to track down a notorious terrorist following a brutal prison break.

[12/08/16 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 8
Updates include: Donald Trump to keep executive producer credit on "The Celebrity Apprentice"; NBC gives pilot order to "Good Girls"; and Bojana Novakovic to lead potential comedy at CBS.

[12/08/16 - 05:43 PM]
Discovery to Pay Tribute to Space Pioneer John Glenn - Special Broadcast Airing Sunday
Look for an encore presentation of "When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions" this Sunday, December 11 at 9 AM ET/PT.

[12/08/16 - 04:36 PM]
President Barack Obama to Appear on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" on Monday, December 12 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT
President Obama's first appearance on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" will be simulcast across Comedy Central, MTV and BET.

[12/08/16 - 02:32 PM]
Merry Mythmas from Science Channel
Science Channel will marathon every episode ever of "MythBusters" beginning Friday, December 23.

[12/08/16 - 02:26 PM]
ABC's New Comedic Game Show "Big Fan" from Jimmy Kimmel and Banijay Studios North America to Premiere on Monday, January 9
Matthew McConaughey, Aaron Rodgers, Kim Kardashian West and Kristen Bell are among the initial participants.

[12/08/16 - 02:09 PM]
Make Your January Must-Watch List with Lifetime's Movies and Series
Newly announced season premieres include "Little Women: Atlanta" on Wednesday, January 4 and "Bring It!" on Wednesday, January 13.

[12/08/16 - 01:46 PM]
"Late Night with Seth Meyers New Years Eve Special" Goes Primetime on Saturday, Dec. 31 with A-List Lineup
Jennifer Lawrence, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Leslie Jones and Kelly Clarkson will all appear in the 10:00/9:00c telecast.

[12/08/16 - 12:15 PM]
NBC's New Comedies Earn Key Timeslots with Strong Support While Powerful Sunday Lineup Launches March 5 as #1 Network Sets Midseason Slate
The Peacock locks in dates for newcomers "Powerless," "Trial & Error," "Great News" and "The Blacklist: Redemption," among others.

[12/08/16 - 12:03 PM]
"Caraoke Showdown" Hosted by Craig Robinson Premieres January 12 on Spike TV
"Caraoke Showdown" takes groups of passengers on a musical journey to win money by competing in a variety of karaoke-style challenges.

[12/08/16 - 12:03 PM]
"The Defiant Ones," Four-Part Documentary Event Telling the True Story of Music Legends Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, to Debut on HBO Next Year
Director Allen Hughes has made an unquestionably bold film about the unlikely but ultimately unbreakable bond of trust and friendship between two street-smart men from different worlds who have shaped many of the most exciting and extreme moments in recent pop culture.

[12/08/16 - 11:55 AM]
Tuesday's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Tops Late Night with Its Largest Tuesday Audience Since Oct. 2015
CBS spins the late-night numbers for Tuesday, December 6.

[12/08/16 - 11:12 AM]
MTV Announces 22 Singles Looking for Love on MTV's Hit Matchmaking Series "Are You The One?"
"Are You The One?" returns for a new season of perfect matches and passionate possibilities on Wednesday, January 11 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/08/16 - 10:32 AM]
Amazon Studios to Debut Original Kids Special "Bookaboo's Barkin' New Year's Eve" on December 30
Season one of "Bookaboo" is currently available to stream and enjoy.

[12/08/16 - 10:07 AM]
"Criminal Minds" Tops "Empire" in Viewers for the First Time
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 7.

[12/08/16 - 10:04 AM]
Comedy Central's(R) Newest Animated Series "Jeff & Some Aliens" Premieres on Wednesday, January 11 at 10:30 P.M. ET/PT
The network's latest animated series will follow the premiere of the seventh and final season of "Workaholics."

[12/08/16 - 10:03 AM]
Bravo Media Presents the Original Hip Hop Empire in "First Family of Hip Hop" All New Series Premieres Sunday, January 15 at 9PM ET/PT
The Robinsons rose to fame in the 1970's when they first put rap on the map with the famed Sugarhill Records, becoming a cultural phenomenon and changing the face of music forever.

[12/08/16 - 10:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Hosts Day-Long Love Letter to Fans with Exclusive Sneak Peeks of Five New True-Crime Series on New Year's Day
Settle in on January 1st for ID's inaugural "Premiere New Year" programming marathon, a day-long love letter to loyal viewers featuring sneak peek premieres of five of ID's most anticipated series of 2017.

[12/08/16 - 10:00 AM]
Bruno Mars, Sting and The Weeknd to Perform on Spectacular Season Finale of "The Voice"
Global superstar Bruno Mars will perform his explosive single "24K Magic," the title track from his critically acclaimed album "24K Magic."

[12/08/16 - 10:00 AM]
Detective Rod Demery Profiles How "Murder Chose Me" in Powerful New Investigation Discovery Series
Vowing that no family should be denied justice the way his family was, Demery worked tirelessly on more than 250 homicide cases, achieving a confession and a 100% solve rate in each case where he served as lead detective.

[12/08/16 - 09:59 AM]
Tony Rock Hosts TV One's Outrageous New Game Show "The Game of Dating," Premiering Tuesday, Jan. 31
Hosted by popular comedian Tony Rock, the network's primetime game show will offer viewers provocative, sexy and hysterical new takes on classic dating show scenarios.

[12/08/16 - 09:54 AM]
"Friday Night Tykes" Returns to Esquire Network Beginning January 17th
Esquire Network's most watched original franchise among adults 18-49 will also deliver a season two of "Friday Night Tykes: Steel Country" beginning on January 31.

[12/08/16 - 09:24 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Hairspray Live!" Sparks NBC to Victory
The Peacock leads the evening among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/08/16 - 08:11 AM]
The Brown Family Returns for an All-New Season of "Alaskan Bush People" Premiering January 4 at 9PM
Following a year of setbacks, Alaska's Brown family is determined to get back to their bushpeople roots once and for all.

[12/08/16 - 08:00 AM]
Niall Horan, Lukas Graham, Shawn Mendes, Emeli Sande and More to Perform on ABC's Broadcast of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017"
Additional performers will be announced soon.

[12/08/16 - 07:57 AM]
Contractor Mike Holmes Teams Up with Son in New DIY Network Series "Holmes & Holmes"
Premiering Tuesday, January 3, the six-episode series will follow the duo as they gut, renovate and expand the single-story 750-square foot bungalow into two-story home for Mike Jr. and his girlfriend Lisa.

[12/08/16 - 07:00 AM]
E! Renews Hit Series "Botched" for a Fourth Season
"Botched" returns with all-new episodes for the conclusion of season three in spring 2017.

[12/08/16 - 06:18 AM]
"Hairspray Live!" Delivers NBC's Best In-Season Wednesday Average in Four Years, Excluding Olympics, in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 7.

[12/08/16 - 05:02 AM]
Disney Channel's Holiday Special "Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special" Premieres Friday, December 9
The holiday special includes appearances by Uncle Scrooge McDuck, nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, Professor Ludwig Von Drake, Gus Goose and Santa Claus, among others.

[12/07/16 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 7
Updates include: The CW's "Reign" to end after four seasons; BET sets premiere date for "Madiba" mini-series; and Mido Hamada, Kenneth Choi cast in Starz's "Counterpart."

[12/07/16 - 06:50 PM]
Egypt Sherrod and Nancy O'Dell Host HGTV's "Rose Parade 2017"
DIY Network's Josh Temple will also be in the middle of the street-side action as he reports live along Pasadena's Colorado Boulevard with exclusive interviews from spectators and float riders.

[12/07/16 - 02:48 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Official Trailer for "Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour" Airing This Friday at 9 PM ET/PT
The film is co-directed by Danny B. Tull and Nathan Rissman, both of whom have worked extensively with Madonna on her feature films and tour movies.

[12/07/16 - 02:18 PM]
LMN's Second Annual "Deady Resolutions" Week, Features the Premiere of New Original Series "My Crazy Sex" and New Seasons of "My Crazy Ex" and "Monster in My Family"
"My Crazy Sex" reveals the outrageous, intimate tales of ordinary people's most extraordinarily embarrassing and regrettably ridiculous sexual misadventures.

[12/07/16 - 01:45 PM]
USA Rings in the Holidays with WWE(R) Airing Special Programming the Week of December 12
Look for the annual "Tribute to the Troops" on Wednesday, December 14 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/07/16 - 01:28 PM]
Dolly Parton and More Perform During Dec. 13 Smoky Mountains Rise Telethon
The nationally broadcast, three-hour telethon seeks to raise money for the Dollywood Foundation My People Fund, established by Parton, The Dollywood Company and Parton's dinner theaters in the wake of last week's wildfires in the entertainment icon's home area of Sevier County, Tennessee.

[12/07/16 - 12:01 PM]
Discovery Challenges Survivalists to Conquer Six Deadly Terrains in New Adventure Series "The Wheel"
The series dares six participants to survive in six distinctly grueling landscapes across South America.

[12/07/16 - 11:06 AM]
TV One Announces Explosive Season 10 Line-Up of "Unsung" Premiering Jan. 4
Episodes profiling Fat Joe, Jon B., Lenny Williams, Case, Dave Hollister, After 7 and James Brown are slated to highlight each performer's rise to stardom while providing a glimpse into the lesser-known challenges they endured behind the spotlight.

[12/07/16 - 11:04 AM]
English Dub of "Dragon Ball Super" Hit Anime Series to Premiere on Adult Swim's Toonami January 7, 2017 at 8 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET
Season 1, which totals 26 episodes, encompasses the Battle of Gods and Resurrection 'F' story arcs.

[12/07/16 - 11:00 AM]
Hulu Picks Up "Please Like Me" Season Four
The series, which previously aired on television network Pivot, will debut its fourth season in the U.S. on Hulu early next year.







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[02/10/26 - 03:51 PM]
Super Bowl LX Is Second Most-Watched All-Time with Nearly 125 Million Viewers, Peaking at All-Time U.S. Record 137.8 Million Viewers Across NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo
Super Bowl LX is the most-watched show in the history of NBCUniversal, which celebrates 100 years of NBC in 2026.

[02/10/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 2 - "Bridgerton" Season 4 Is the Tea Everyone Is Having in This Week's Top 10
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[02/10/26 - 12:00 PM]
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When the enigmatic Isabelle (Palmer) moves into a small seaside rental in Osprey Point, her obsessive drive to solve a neighborhood mystery casts suspicion on four local families.

[02/10/26 - 11:08 AM]
NBC to Rebroadcast the Pilot Episode of "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" on Feb. 28 Immediately Following "Saturday Night Live"
The series returns on Monday, February 23 at 8 p.m. with an encore of the pilot and a new episode immediately following at 8:30 p.m. in its timeslot premiere.

[02/10/26 - 11:01 AM]
Prime Video Releases First-Look Images for Upcoming Live-Action "Spider-Noir" Starring Nicolas Cage
Produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video, the hotly anticipated series will debut domestically on MGM+'s linear broadcast channel, then globally on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories thereafter.

[02/10/26 - 10:27 AM]
MLB.TV Launches on ESPN Beginning February 10
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[02/10/26 - 09:26 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Confirms Receipt of Further Amended Unsolicited Tender Offer from Paramount Skydance
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[02/10/26 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Dear Killer Nannies" - Teaser - Hulu
"Dear Killer Nannies" is a gripping coming-of-age series told through Juampi's perspective as a child, the son of Colombia's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar Gaviria.

[02/10/26 - 09:02 AM]
Video: National Geographic Documentary Films and Abramorama Unveil Trailer, Coast-to-Coast Theatrical Simulcast, and Disney+ and Hulu Streaming Date for Werner Herzog's "Ghost Elephants"
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[02/10/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[02/10/26 - 09:00 AM]
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[02/10/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The 32nd Annual Actor Awards" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Host Kristen Bell is ringing up SAG-AFTRA members everywhere to spread the word about the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA.

[02/10/26 - 08:00 AM]
Paramount+ and CBS Partner to Air "UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2" Live on Paramount+ and CBS Television Network
Plus, CBS announced today "This Is UFC," tracing UFC's rise from underground spectacle to global powerhouse, airing Friday, February 20, (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.

[02/10/26 - 08:00 AM]
The Chaos Continues as Another Explosive Season of "Mama June" Returns Friday, March 13 with New Friends and New Foes
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[02/10/26 - 06:28 AM]
Great American Media Partners with Bestselling Author Melissa Ferguson to Adapt "Meet Me in the Margins" and Upcoming Novel, "The Christmas Yes List" into New Original Movies for 2026
Known for her heartfelt storytelling, faith-forward themes, and charming romantic comedies, Ferguson has become a favorite among readers of Christian romance and romantic comedy novels.