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[08/21/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 21
Updates include: Hulu eyes "Veronica Mars" limited series; Brendan Fraser cast in DC Universe's "Doom Patrol"; Selma Blair cast in Netflix's "Another Life."

[08/21/18 - 04:05 PM]
Netflix Renews "The End of the F***ing World" for a Second Season
Writer Charlie Covell returns to pen season two, based on the award-winning comic series by Charles Forsman.

[08/21/18 - 02:30 PM]
The CW's Epic Crossover Event - Dates Revealed!
"The Flash" (December 9), "Arrow" (December 10) and "Supergirl" (December 11) will participate in the three-night stunt.

[08/21/18 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Renews Interactive Music Game Show "Beat Shazam" for a Third Season
Jamie Foxx will return as host and executive producer, along with executive producers Mark Burnett, Jeff Apploff and Barry Poznick.

[08/21/18 - 01:05 PM]
Tiffany Haddish to Headline All-New Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special Coming in 2019
Haddish will tape the special in early 2019 and it will premiere globally later in the year.

[08/21/18 - 12:47 PM]
HBO Gives Series Order to "Mrs. Fletcher"
Kathryn Hahn, Jackson White, Casey Wilson, Owen Teague and Jen Richards star in the project, based on the novel by Tom Perrotta.

[08/21/18 - 12:44 PM]
NBC Crafts a Second Season for Summer Alternative Hit "Making It"
"We're sew excited to be 'Making It' again," said Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. "We promise season two will have you glued to your seat."

[08/21/18 - 12:16 PM]
Oxygen Media Unveils Audio Interview with One of America's Most Vicious Serial Killers in "Snapped: Notorious BTK Serial Killer"
The two-hour special, premiering on Sunday, September 2, will delve deep into the slayings of the innocent victims and a never before heard interview with Dennis Rader himself, as he recounts his crimes and childhood.

[08/21/18 - 11:03 AM]
HBO Sports(R) in Association with Uninterrupted Present "The Shop," Unscripted Series Debuting Tuesday, Aug. 28, Exclusively on HBO
Offering unfiltered conversation and debate with some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment, the show will air periodically throughout the year.

[08/21/18 - 10:46 AM]
"Norm Macdonald Has a Show"... and a Premiere Date! Series Debuts September 14 on Netflix
The premiere season of the talk series welcomes Drew Barrymore, David Spade, Judge Judy, David Letterman, Jane Fonda, Chevy Chase, M. Night Shyamalan, Michael Keaton, Billy Joe Shaver and Lorne Michaels.

[08/21/18 - 09:45 AM]
HGTV Orders a Second Season of "Hidden Potential" After Breakout Freshman Performance
The series, which attracted more than 13 million viewers during its freshman run, stars builder and designer Jasmine Roth as she enlivens generic suburban SoCal houses with creative floorplans, fun enhancements and personalized renovations

[08/21/18 - 09:33 AM]
Video: "The Comedy Lineup: Stand-up Special" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Check out JR De Guzman, Emma Willmann, Matteo Lane, Janelle James, Max Silvestri, Kate Willett, Josh Johnson and Aisling Bea beginning August 31.

[08/21/18 - 09:04 AM]
AMC Announces Le Carre Spy Thriller "The Little Drummer Girl" Premiering on November 19, 20 and 21 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
The six-part miniseries stars Alexander SkarsgÄrd, Michael Shannon and Florence Pugh.

[08/21/18 - 08:14 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with "Bachelor in Paradise"
The Alphabet's summer entry leads the evening among adults 18-49.

[08/21/18 - 08:04 AM]
Video: "Hold the Dark" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A gripping psychological thriller unfolds in the treacherous Alaskan wilderness when a retired wolf expert is summoned to investigate a child's disappearance.

[08/21/18 - 08:04 AM]
Amazon Game Studios Announces "The Grand Tour Game"
New episodes will be added weekly during Season 3 of the show, capturing cars, locations, and surprises from each week's episode.

[08/21/18 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "Ingobernable: Season 2" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Kate del Castillo-led drama returns September 14 on the streaming service.

[08/21/18 - 06:58 AM]
Video: "Cable Girls: Season 3" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new season will premiere on September 7 via the streaming service.

[08/21/18 - 06:03 AM]
"American Vandal" Season 2 Launches Friday, September 14 on Netflix
The new season stars Tyler Alvarez, Griffin Gluck, Travis Tope, Taylor Dearden, Melvin Gregg and DeRon Horton.

[08/20/18 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 20
Updates include: Katy O'Brian joins the cast of Syfy's "Z Nation"; FX's "American Horror Story: Apocalypse" confirms cast; and Constance Zimmer to visit "Mom" at CBS.

[08/20/18 - 10:47 PM]
Netflix Announces "Larva Island"
The "Larva" animation series has gained popularity internationally and will be the first Korean Netflix original animation.

[08/20/18 - 07:43 PM]
MTV Greenlights "The Hills: New Beginnings" with Original Cast Members - New Docuseries to Premiere in 2019
The series will reunite original cast members, alongside their children and friends, and follow their personal and professional lives while living in Los Angeles.

[08/20/18 - 02:53 PM]
"Scaled" Premieres Friday, August 24th at 9pm ET/PT on Animal Planet
Welcome to Cornel's World, where an animated group of reptile aficionados work together with owners to strip away the ordinary walls of their pet's terrarium and transform them into custom-made masterpieces that cater to their reptile's unique needs and personality.

[08/20/18 - 02:23 PM]
Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" Ranks as Cable's No. 1 Series Telecast in August with Tweens 9-14
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Monday, August 13.

[08/20/18 - 01:33 PM]
VH1 Continues Its Wednesday Night Dominance with the Return of "Black Ink Crew" Wednesday, September 19th at 9PM ET/PT
After six years of inking their place in the New York tattoo scene, this season follows the crew as they set their sights on the future to grow their empires and families.

[08/20/18 - 12:45 PM]
Celebrations Set to Continue on UPtv - Network Renews Three Unscripted Series Focused on Life's Biggest Moments
"Expecting," "Our Wedding Story" and "Crazy Beautiful Weddings" will all return in 2019.

[08/20/18 - 12:01 PM]
"GLOW" Renewed for Season 3
The streaming service broke the news via social media today.

[08/20/18 - 10:59 AM]
BET Networks and WP Narrative_ Let Fans Explore the Mind of Bobby Brown - Literally - Inside 30 Foot Tall Inflatable Replica of Singer's Head
The art installation is timed with the premiere of "The Bobby Brown Story" airing September 4-5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/20/18 - 10:18 AM]
TNT Expands Relationship with Niecy Nash - "Claws" Star to Host and Executive Produce Late-Night Themed Pilot, "Naked with Niecy Nash"
Nash, never afraid to get real and tell it like it is, will serve up a tall glass of humor, advice, and one-of-a-kind "Niecy-isms" on all things love, sex, romance and relationships with everyday people.

[08/20/18 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Renews "Random Acts of Flyness"
"We couldn't be happier with the response to 'Random Acts of Flyness' - it's struck such a powerful chord with our viewers," said Nina Rosenstein.

[08/20/18 - 08:59 AM]
Nickelodeon's "Double Dare" Kicks Off Multi-City U.S. Tour, Hosted by Marc Summers and Original Sidekick Robin Russo
Featuring original host Marc Summers and his beloved sidekick Robin Russo, the live stage show will debut in Fayetteville, NC, on October 30 and will tour North America through November.

[08/20/18 - 08:30 AM]
Viceland Renews "Most Expensivest" and "Slutever" and Orders a Reboot of "Bong Appetit"
The latter will feature a new competitive format and a few new hosts who will be joining returning expert Vanessa Lavorato in the kitchen, including Cypress Hill rapper B Real.

[08/20/18 - 08:25 AM]
MTV to Harness the Power of Friendship with Its First-Ever Midterm Election Campaign "+1 the Vote," Debuting in Tonight's VMAs
"+1 the Vote" was developed based on MTV/AP-NORC research showing that young people feel a renewed sense of empowerment in their ability to impact politics.

[08/20/18 - 08:20 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Demos in Tight Race
The Eye's "Big Brother" leads the night among adults 18-49.

[08/20/18 - 08:12 AM]
Netflix Announces First Mexican Original Reality Series to Debut September 28
"Made in Mexico" is a captivating reality show that follows Mexico City's wealthy socialites and their opulent lifestyles.

[08/20/18 - 08:05 AM]
IFC Travels Back to the '80s with "The Goonies" Marathon This August
Join IFC this Thursday for a retro-inspired evening featuring everyone's favorite swashbuckling group of misfits followed by a marathon of the cult, late-night acid trip of a TV series, "Night Flight."

[08/20/18 - 08:01 AM]
Mike Tirico Named Studio Host for "Football Night in America"
Dan Patrick previously served as "Football Night's" studio host from 2008-2017.

[08/20/18 - 07:33 AM]
Finalists Announced for "Driver vs. Driver 2," Premiering Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 9 P.M. ET
The seven-episode series airs weekly and concludes Tuesday, November 13.

[08/20/18 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Every Family Is... "Atypical" - Trailer & Key Art Debut for Netflix Original Series
"Atypical" is a coming of age story that follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence.

[08/20/18 - 07:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Annual "Fall Harvest" Features Six New Original Movies
Highlights include the latest "Good Witch" Halloween event on Sunday, October 21.

[08/20/18 - 06:00 AM]
Video: Chris Pine Stars in David Mackenzie's "Outlaw King" Launching Globally on Netflix November 9
The film tells the untold, true story of Robert the Bruce who transforms from defeated nobleman to outlaw hero during the oppressive occupation of medieval Scotland by Edward I of England.

[08/20/18 - 04:05 AM]
Channel 4 Commissions Jack Thorne's New 4-Part Series "The Light" (w/t)
Thorne's third in his trilogy of compelling, penetrating and timely four-part dramas will stream on Hulu in the U.S.

[08/19/18 - 09:15 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Edges Competition in Viewers, Demos
A rebroadcast of "20/20" leads the night in both categories.

[08/18/18 - 09:20 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Splits Demo Crown
The Peacock shares in the adults 18-49 honors with ABC and CBS.

[08/17/18 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 17
Updates include: Michelle Wolf, Joel McHale series canceled by Netflix; Tom Segura, Christina Pazsitzky to star in CBS comedy; and Steven Ogg to recur on TNT's "Snowpiercer."

[08/17/18 - 12:30 PM]
Fox 21 Television Studios and The Littlefield Company Option Best Selling Author Beth Macy's "Dopesick" for Television
"Every once in a while, you come across a piece of material that is that rare diamond in that it's an incredibly arresting story, and, even more, is timely and important," commented Bert Salke.

[08/17/18 - 11:18 AM]
HBO Announces Series Order for Damon Lindelof's "Watchmen"
Set in an alternate history where "superheroes" are treated as outlaws, "Watchmen" embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel while attempting to break new ground of its own.

[08/17/18 - 11:00 AM]
Disney Channel's New Family Comedy "Coop & Cami Ask the World" Set to Premiere Friday, October 12
The series follows the antics of middle-school siblings Coop and Cami Wrather, who co-host a popular online show while balancing life, family and friendship.

[08/17/18 - 10:16 AM]
Cast Announced - YouTube's Season 2 "Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television*"
On tap are Jillian Bell, Rob Corddry, Jon Cryer, Rhys Darby, Donald Faison, Lucy Hale, Tom Lennon, Ken Marino, Tim Matheson, Joel McHale, Tim Meadows, Stephen Merchant, Ben Schwartz, Dax Shepard, Jessica St Clair, Pete Wentz, and Samira Wiley.

[08/17/18 - 10:08 AM]
Netflix Announces "What/If" an All New Original Drama Series Starring Renee Zellweger from Creator Mike Kelley
The social thriller explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things.







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[08/26/25 - 12:06 PM]
FOX Sports Launches New FS1 Daily Studio Show "Wake Up Barstool"
Debuting Tuesday, September 2, the two-hour daily studio show airs live weekdays on FS1 from 8:00-10:00 AM ET, bringing Barstool's signature mix of unfiltered voices, candid personalities and passionate sports talk to fans nationwide.

[08/26/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of August 18: "KPop Demon Hunters" Reigns as Netflix's Most Popular Film, Claims No. 1 in Top 10
"Wednesday" stayed on top of the English TV list for a third week with Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 claiming another 13.4 million views.

[08/26/25 - 11:04 AM]
Video: MGM+ Debuts Action-Packed Trailer and Premiere Date for "Billy the Kid" Season 3
The final season premieres Sunday, September 28 at 9:00 pm ET/PT.

[08/26/25 - 11:00 AM]
Golden Globe and Emmy Award-Winner Camryn Manheim, Tyler Posey, Jamie Chung, Noah Reid and Sara Canning to Guest Star in FOX's Returning Captivating Crime Series "Murder in a Small Town"
The series returns Tuesday, September 23 on FOX.

[08/26/25 - 10:30 AM]
It's Time to Get Down to Business When NBC's New Series "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon" Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
The 10 creatives working to disrupt the marketing profession in NBC's newest innovative business competition series have been revealed.

[08/26/25 - 10:04 AM]
Hulu's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Deli Boys" Renewed for a Second Season
Fred Armisen will join the cast as a legendary gambling savant with an uncanny ability to read people like cards.

[08/26/25 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Series "I Love LA," From Creator and Star Rachel Sennott, Debuts November 2
An ambitious friend group navigates life and love in LA.

[08/26/25 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents the Official Emmy Awards Pre-Show, "ET: Live on the Emmys Red Carpet"
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will bring audiences up close with television's biggest names as they arrive, turn heads with red carpet looks and reflect on what it means to be part of TV's most prestigious night.

[08/26/25 - 08:43 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer & New Images for "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy"
All eight episodes of the limited series will be available to stream October 16.

[08/26/25 - 08:24 AM]
"Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One": Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Draws ESPN's Second-Largest Audience of MLB Season: 2,572,000 Viewers
The game peaked with 2,889,000 viewers at 8:15 p.m. ET, according to Nielsen.

[08/26/25 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix's Upcoming Preschool Slate Featuring New "Ms. Rachel," The "Sesame Street" Date Announcement, New Games, and More!
Start the school year off with all of your kids' favorite friends on Netflix with all-new episodes from "Ms. Rachel" (September 1), "Sesame Street" (November 10), "Gabby's Dollhouse" (November 17) and so much more on Netflix.

[08/26/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Lowdown" - Official Trailer - Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan, Keith David - FX
The series follows the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke), a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble.

[08/26/25 - 07:33 AM]
BBC and Showtime Reveal First Look Images from Season Two of "Dreaming Whilst Black" from A24 and Big Deal Films
The new season finds Kwabena at the start of his professional career in a new era: the age of diversity, equity and inclusion, where empowering marginalized voices are seemingly at the top of everyone's agenda.

[08/26/25 - 07:10 AM]
ESPN Reveals 2025-26 College Football Commentator Roster; Top Teams Return for Another Season
The network will deploy more than two dozen teams of commentators, analysts and reporters to cover the season from August's Week 0 kickoff through the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami in January 2026.

[08/26/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for the Engrossing Investigative Thriller "The Savant"
The eight-episode thriller will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, September 26 followed by one new episode every Friday through November 7.