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[11/08/17 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 8
Updates include: Apple lands Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon-led drama; The CW passes on back nine for "Valor"; and Rowena King, Robin Weigert join AMC's "Dietland."

[11/08/17 - 10:37 PM]
Netflix Announces New Korean Original Film "Forgotten"
While the story takes endless twists and turns, the movie is expected to create never ending suspense.

[11/08/17 - 04:22 PM]
The CW Announces Full Season Order for "Dynasty"
The announcement was made today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW.

[11/08/17 - 03:02 PM]
The Ink Factory, BBC and AMC Announce Next John le Carre Project - "The Little Drummer Girl"
The Ink Factory is also working on a television adaptation of "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold" produced in association with Paramount TV for the BBC and AMC.

[11/08/17 - 02:22 PM]
NBC Reveals January Return Dates, "Taken" Season Premiere
Look for the show's revamped second season to launch on Friday, January 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/08/17 - 01:59 PM]
CBS Announces Its Holiday Specials
Viewers will be treated to animated holiday favorites, newly colorized classic series, nostalgic reunions, festive musical performances and much more.

[11/08/17 - 01:09 PM]
"Meth Storm," Showing the Devastating Impact of the Drug Epidemic in Rural America, Debuts Nov. 27 on HBO
The film tells the story of rural, economically-disadvantaged users and dealers whose addiction to ICE and lack of job opportunities have landed them in an endless cycle of poverty and incarceration, and follows police and DEA agents struggling to stop the cartels.

[11/08/17 - 11:16 AM]
"Cash Cab" Returns to Discovery Channel with Emmy-Award(R) Winning Comedian Ben Bailey on Monday, December 4
The celebrity line-up this season includes Matthew Perry, Brooke Shields, Scott Bakula, Gilbert Gottfried, Dave Foley, Jeff Garlin and Susie Essman.

[11/08/17 - 10:54 AM]
Video: Season 2 Trailer for Hulu Original Series "Shut Eye"
All 10 episodes of Season 2 premiere Wednesday, December 6 only on Hulu.

[11/08/17 - 10:34 AM]
Terence Carter Promoted to EVP, Development, Drama and Comedy, Twentieth Century Fox Television; Charlie Andrews Named EVP, Drama Programming, Development and Event Series, Fox Broadcasting Company
Carter replaces Michael Thorn, who in August was named President of Entertainment for FOX.

[11/08/17 - 10:11 AM]
TLC to Air Special "Trading Spaces" Reunion Hosted by Lisa Joyner
Appearing in the special are original cast members Amy Wynn Pastor, Carter Oosterhouse, Doug Wilson, Frank Bielec, Genevieve Gorder, Hildi Santo-Tomas, Laurie Smith, Paige Davis, Ty Pennington and Vern Yip.

[11/08/17 - 10:01 AM]
Showtime(R) Picks Up a Ninth Season of Its Hit Series "Shameless"
The series returned this past Sunday with its highest-rated premiere since its third season and up 50 percent versus the season seven premiere.

[11/08/17 - 09:08 AM]
Amazon Greenlights Original Superhero Series "The Boys," Based on Comic Book from Preacher Creator Garth Ennis and Directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen
The series is scheduled to begin filming in the spring of 2018 for a 2019 release.

[11/08/17 - 09:03 AM]
Josh Groban Joins the Cast of Netflix's "The Good Cop"
Groban will play the role of Tony Jr., an earnest, obsessively honest NYPD detective who makes a point of always following the rules.

[11/08/17 - 08:14 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos, CBS Leads Total Viewers
Without the World Series as competition, nearly every series posts double-digit gains.

[11/08/17 - 08:00 AM]
PodOp and HBO Launch Interactive Storytelling App "Mosaic," from Emmy(R)-Winning Director Steven Soderbergh
Viewers will be able to see how their versions of the story on the app ultimately compare to Soderbergh's when HBO Films presents "Mosaic" as a six-part limited series debuting Monday, January 22 on the main HBO channel.

[11/08/17 - 07:30 AM]
Leading True-Crime Network Investigation Discovery Lifts the Veil on Mysterious Tragedies in a Small Town, "Village of the Damned"
Produced by Red Marble Media in association with Spring Theory, the five-part serialized event airs Tuesdays at 10:00/9:00c starting November 28.

[11/08/17 - 07:29 AM]
"Ultimate Beastmaster" Returns for Season 2 to Wake the Animal in You
Tiki Barber and Chris DiStefano will host the latest U.S. incarnation, premiering Friday, December 15 on Netflix.

[11/08/17 - 06:02 AM]
"Top Boy" to Return for an All-New Chapter Only on Netflix
The original series aired two seasons on broadcast in the UK before ending in 2013; both seasons are now globally available on Netflix.

[11/07/17 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 7
Updates include: FOX extends "The Mick" by seven episodes; Felicia Day tapped for Syfy's "The Magicians"; and Russell Hornsby among latest bound for Showtime's "The Affair."

[11/07/17 - 04:01 PM]
Emmy and Golden Globe Winner Toni Collette Leads Stellar Cast of BBC One and Netflix's "Wanderlust"
"Wanderlust" follows Joy Richards (Toni Collette) a therapist trying to find a way to keep her spark with her husband alive after a cycling accident causes them to reassess their relationship.

[11/07/17 - 12:12 PM]
National Geographic Premieres Global Miniseries, "Dian Fossey: Secrets In the Mist," Featuring Fossey's Personal Accounts, As Narrated by Sigourney Weaver, On Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 9/8c
The three-part project offers an intimate account of the life and legacy of the iconic primatologist, 32 years after her violent murder.

[11/07/17 - 10:46 AM]
Bravo Media Bares It All When "Stripped" Premieres Tuesday, December 5 at 10PM ET/PT
The series follows a variety of households including married couples, partners, siblings, friends, single parents, and bachelors, all of whom have their own reasons for exploring what will happen, both physically and psychologically, when they are "stripped" of all their possessions.

[11/07/17 - 10:45 AM]
AMC Casts Producer and Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R)-Winning Actress Julianna Margulies in "Dietland"
AMC previously announced the casting of Joy Nash as the lead character, Plum Kettle.

[11/07/17 - 09:12 AM]
U.S. Premiere of Acclaimed Documentary "The Secret Life of Lance Letscher" Airs on Ovation November 19th
The film is a deeply personal and psychological portrait of internationally-renowned collage artist Lance Letscher, told through biographical memories of trauma and triumph.

[11/07/17 - 09:02 AM]
Lifetime Orders New Spin-Off Series "Married at First Sight: Jamie and Doug Plus One"
The series kicks off with a two and a half-hour special, premiering Tuesday, December 19.

[11/07/17 - 08:21 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Wins Demo Race, ABC Leads Total Viewers
The Peacock takes home the adults 18-49 crown once again.

[11/07/17 - 07:15 AM]
Critics' Choice Awards Will Return to The CW for 23rd Annual Ceremony
The show will continue its combined Film and Television awards format, honoring the finest in both cinematic and televised/streaming achievement, and take place once again at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

[11/07/17 - 07:01 AM]
Mark Millar Unveils "The Magic Order" as First Comic Book for Netflix
This series will be six issues long and the first will be released in Spring 2018.

[11/06/17 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 6
Updates include: Woody McClain to return for BET's "The New Edition Story" sequel; Jesse Rath to play Brainiac 5 on "Supergirl"; and Ilene Chaiken sells two dramas to FOX.

[11/06/17 - 03:16 PM]
Discovery Channel Ratings Soar in October with Year-Over-Year Growth in Key Demos
Discovery further spins the numbers for the month of October.

[11/06/17 - 01:31 PM]
Netflix Announces New Original Series Set in 1950s Brazil, "Coisa Mais Linda"
Set in the late 1950s and early 1960s during the birth and cultural revolution of Bossa Nova in Rio de Janeiro, the series is a romantic period drama that brings a golden era in the country's history to the forefront.

[11/06/17 - 12:15 PM]
Discovery Programming Note - "Homestead Rescue" and "Bushcraft Build-Off"
Both series will now premiere back-to-back on Wednesday, November 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/06/17 - 11:06 AM]
Holidays Not Your Thing? Escape to Lifetime Movies for Three All New Thrillers on Fridays, Beginning November 24
"Framed by My Fiancé," "You Killed My Mother" and "Stalked by My Ex" are all on tap.

[11/06/17 - 10:03 AM]
Larenz Tate ("Power") and Erica Ash ("Survivor's Remorse") to Host 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards
Look for the telecast on Sunday, February 11 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/06/17 - 10:02 AM]
World-Renowned Wrestler and Entertainer Chris Jericho Stars in New Travel Channel Special - "The Legend of... with Chris Jericho"
In the half-hour special, Jericho investigates the legend of Butch Cassidy and the facts behind his most brazen heist in Castle Gate, Utah.

[11/06/17 - 10:00 AM]
NBC Celebrates the Holiday Season with the Annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Live on Wednesday, Nov. 29
The evening with include festive performances by Brett Eldridge, Jennifer Nettles, Leslie Odom Jr., Pentatonix, Gwen Stefani and The Tenors, with additional acts to be announced.

[11/06/17 - 09:59 AM]
"Divorce" and "Crashing" Return for Second Seasons Jan. 14
Both return to HBO with eight-episode seasons beginning at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/06/17 - 09:02 AM]
MTV to Proclaim U2 as "Global Icon" at the 2017 MTV EMAs
Former recipients of the Global Icon Award include Ozzy Osbourne, Eminem, Whitney Houston, Queen and Bon Jovi.

[11/06/17 - 08:57 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Return to Top Spots
The Peacock leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/06/17 - 08:21 AM]
Gesine Prado Bakes Up Treats for Family and Friends This Holiday Season in New Food Network Series "Baked in Vermont"
Through six half-hour episodes, Gesine shares tips and tricks to make baking easy, accessible and fun.

[11/06/17 - 08:02 AM]
Global Music Superstars Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato to Perform at the "2017 American Music Awards(R)," November 19, on ABC
Clarkson, a four-time American Music Award winner, brought the house down during her last American Music Awards performance in 2012 with a medley of her powerful hits.

[11/06/17 - 07:21 AM]
"Vice News Tonight": Special Hour-Long Report on the "Paradise Papers" Tonight
The special draws on unique, year-long access to the investigative journalists and news organizations behind the massive data leak.

[11/06/17 - 06:31 AM]
ABC's "American Idol" Set to Premiere on Sunday, March 11
The Alphabet's incarnation will kick off on Sunday nights at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/06/17 - 06:03 AM]
Video: Netflix Bequeaths "The Crown" Season Two Trailer
Strength comes through struggle in season two of "The Crown," launching on Netflix globally Friday, December 8.

[11/05/17 - 10:19 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops ABC, FOX in College Showdown
The Eye's annual LSU/Alabama telecast wins the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/05/17 - 10:11 AM]
College Football Week 10: ESPN Airs Second-Highest Game across All Networks, Top Game on Cable
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, November 4.

[11/05/17 - 10:10 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Hits a New Season High in Metered-Market Households
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, November 4.

[11/04/17 - 08:28 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Honors with NBC
"Blue Bloods" and "Dateline NBC" lead said categories last night.

[11/03/17 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 3
Updates include: Netflix exits all Kevin Spacey-related projects; Warner Bros. Television looks to bring "The Lord of the Rings" to the small screen; and ABC extends "The Middle" swan song to 24 episodes.







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[01/14/26 - 12:02 PM]
NBC Will Now Offer a Special Premiere of "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" on Sunday, Jan. 18 Immediately Following Coverage of the NFL Playoff Game
The series will return 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.

[01/14/26 - 12:01 PM]
Ryan Hurst to Play Kratos in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Hurst played Thor in PlayStation's "God of War Ragnarök," bringing established familiarity with the franchise to the role of Kratos.

[01/14/26 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Max and A24 Renew Multi-Year U.S. Pay-1 Output and Library Deal
As part of the agreement, HBO Max subscribers will also have access to a library of dozens of A24 films throughout the course of the deal.

[01/14/26 - 11:49 AM]
This Valentine's Day, Tubi's YA Original Film "Kissing Is the Easy Part" Premieres Exclusively on Tubi on February 13
The romantic comedy is directed by Fawzia Mirza and based on the popular Wattpad webnovel (currently at 31.9 million reads) of the same name by Christine Duann adapted by Rebecca Webb.

[01/14/26 - 11:32 AM]
Scott Speedman-Led Series "RJ Decker" to Premiere on ABC Tuesday, March 3, Streaming Next Day on Hulu
Season 8 of "The Rookie" shifts to Mondays at 10 p.m. starting January 26, following the highly anticipated season premiere of "American Idol."

[01/14/26 - 10:36 AM]
OWN Greenlights First-Ever "Belle Collective" Spinoff in 2026, Expanding the Franchise as Its #1 Friday Night Series Returns
The franchise spotlights dynamic women who embody the strength, ambition and pride of Black female entrepreneurship, redefining what it means to be a modern southern Belle who unapologetically carves her own path.

[01/14/26 - 09:01 AM]
BET's "The Coach Vick Experience," Executive Produced by NFL Legends Michael Vick, Michael Strahan, and Deion Sanders, Premieres February 4, 2026
The emotional, high-stakes docuseries follows Michael Vick as he returns home to Virginia for the biggest challenge of his life - stepping in as a first-time head coach tasked with reigniting Norfolk State's struggling football program.

[01/14/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Paul McCartney: Man on the Run" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
From Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville, the film chronicles the arc of McCartney's solo career as he faces down a myriad of challenges while creating new music to define a new decade.

[01/14/26 - 08:31 AM]
Taylor Tomlinson Returns to Her Roots with Her Eagerly Anticipated New Netflix Comedy Special "Prodigal Daughter"
Tomlinson's fourth comedy special premieres globally on February 24, 2026, only on Netflix.

[01/14/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Trailer for Season Two of Emmy Award-Nominated "Yo Gabba GabbaLand!"
Season two brings this group together with a new roster of musical guests to create dynamic performances and original songs to help kids and families uncover life lessons through music, movement and joyful discovery.

[01/14/26 - 08:30 AM]
TLC's "90 Day: The Single Life" Returns with Second Chances, Shocking Secrets, and New Romances
The new season follows singles on their journeys to romance, some of which lead to unexpected sparks between familiar 90 Day faces.

[01/14/26 - 08:01 AM]
Season Three of the HBO Original Drama Series "Euphoria" Debuts April 12
A group of childhood friends wrestle with the virtue of faith, the possibility of redemption, and the problem of evil.

[01/14/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
On trial for a murder he didn't commit, Mickey must face a relentless DA as he fights to prove his innocence, expose the real killer and save his firm.

[01/14/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Bluff" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
As her tranquil life is shattered by the return of her vengeful former captain, a skilled ex-pirate must confront her bloody past to save her family.

[01/14/26 - 06:29 AM]
"State of Fear", The First Spin-Off of a Netflix Brazil Production, Premieres February 11
Directed by Pedro Morelli and produced by O2 Filmes, the feature is the first spin-off of a Netflix Brazil series, "Brotherhood," created by Morelli.