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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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[11/22/24 - 01:31 PM]
Video: "Suits LA" Arrives February 2025 - NBC
The all-new spinoff of the beloved legal drama, starring Stephen Amell, Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, and Bryan Greenberg, lands on the West Coast.

[11/22/24 - 12:11 PM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look at the Third Season of Emmy Award-Winning Reality Competition Series "The Traitors" Returning January 9 with Alan Cumming as Host
Last season, "The Traitors" became the #1 unscripted series in the U.S. across all streaming platforms during launch week, according to Nielsen.

[11/22/24 - 10:15 AM]
Apple's Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Lands Early Season Two Renewal
Starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm, "Your Friends & Neighbors" will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 11 with two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, May 30.

[11/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Apple Original Films' "Fly Me to the Moon" to Premiere December 6, 2024
Since its debut in theaters worldwide, the film has received the Verified Hot certification on Rotten Tomatoes by fans.

[11/22/24 - 08:03 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Blumhouse's "Speak No Evil" Beginning December 6
The psychological horror thriller stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Scoot McNairy, and more!

[11/22/24 - 07:35 AM]
2024 "Emirates NBA Cup" Championship Game Exclusively on ABC and ESPN+ December 17
In addition, ESPN platforms will exclusively present a semifinal game and a quarterfinal game as part of its 2024 Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Round coverage.

[11/22/24 - 07:12 AM]
Peacock and Sky's Original Hit Drama Series "The Day of the Jackal" Scores Second Season Renewal
In the US it ranked #1 on Peacock's Top 10 TV Shows on its platform and was a Top 5 streaming original in the US for its opening weekend (according to preliminary Nielsen data).

[11/22/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Chef's Table" Volume 7 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Meet five world-class chefs who redefine culinary boundaries with delicious, innovative dishes honoring their diverse cultures and personal philosophies.

[11/22/24 - 05:41 AM]
"They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" Set for January 2025 on ESPN
Airing on Friday nights/early Saturday mornings, the new personality-driven, one-hour program will take its inspiration from traditional late-night television, emphasizing a comedic approach throughout all five scheduled episodes which run in conjunction with the finale of the NFL regular season and playoffs.

[11/22/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Ad Vitam" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After escaping an attempted murder, Franck Lazarev (Guillaume Canet) must find his wife Léo, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men.

[11/21/24 - 04:01 PM]
"Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die" Premieres December 10: A Battle for Supremacy Begins
In the shadows of Korea's rugby world, seven teams engage in a fierce battle of strength, strategy, and teamwork - all vying to be crowned champion.

[11/21/24 - 04:00 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Night Special Event To Commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of "Mary Poppins"
First, "The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20," a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film's living legends, airs Wednesday, November 27 on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+.

[11/21/24 - 01:32 PM]
2024 International Emmy Nominees on Hulu
Check out these Emmy-worthy international series streaming on Hulu.

[11/21/24 - 01:12 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Semifinals Is Top Program of the Night in Adults 18-49 and All Key Women Demographics
The spectacular season 33 penultimate episode grew over the previous week's 500th episode celebration in both Total Viewers (5.19 million vs. 5.13 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.75 rating vs. 0.71 rating), hitting a season high in Total Viewers.

[11/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Orders Five Additional Episodes of Its Friday Night Comedy Hit "Happy's Place"
The "Happy's Place" premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.