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[09/16/18 - 08:35 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Dominates with College Football Coverage
The Alphabet easily wins the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/16/18 - 08:00 AM]
College Football Week 3: ABC's "Saturday Night Football": Ohio State-TCU Is Highest-Rated Game of the Season on Any Network
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, September 15.

[09/15/18 - 08:34 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Demos on Low Key Night
"Dateline NBC" tops the charts in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/14/18 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 14
Updates include: Elizabeth Tulloch cast as Lois Lane in The CW's crossover event; Monica Raymund to lead "P-Town" at Starz; and Neal McDonough to recur on Paramount Network's "Yellowstone."

[09/14/18 - 02:28 PM]
Maya Lynne Robinson Joins the Cast of ABC's "The Conners" as a Series Regular
Robinson will play Geena Williams-Conner, DJ's (Michael Fishman) wife and Mary's (Jayden Rey) mother, who returns home from active duty overseas in Afghanistan.

[09/14/18 - 01:02 PM]
"Rel" Debuts as #1 Scripted Series of Week of September 3
FOX further spins the numbers for the week of August 27-September 3.

[09/14/18 - 12:00 PM]
NBC Renews Deal to Remain the Home of the Golden Globe(R) Awards with New Eight-Year Pact
"We look forward to airing the Golden Globe Awards on NBC for the next eight years at least," said Robert Greenblatt.

[09/14/18 - 11:31 AM]
Freeform's "Siren" Dives Into New York Comic Con with Exclusive First Look at Season Two
Among those attending New York Comic Con are stars Eline Powell, Alex Roe, Fola Evans-Akingbola and executive producers Emily Whitesell and Eric Wald.

[09/14/18 - 10:30 AM]
Amazon Studios Signs Overall Deal with Emmy Award-Winner Bryan Cogman
Well-known for his extensive work on the hit series "Game of Thrones," Cogman will work exclusively with the Amazon Studios team on creating original television series.

[09/14/18 - 09:29 AM]
Oxygen Media's "Criminal Confessions" from Executive Producer Dick Wolf Returns for a New Season of Unsolved Murders and Shocking Revelations Premiering on Saturday, October 6 at 8PM ET/PT
Each standalone episode reveals the keen strategies and tactics law enforcement use to get the ultimate truth out of suspects, resulting in jaw-dropping confessions that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

[09/14/18 - 09:11 AM]
Return to the Drama of the Luangwa Valley with "Africa's Hunters" - New Episodes Now Streaming on Smithsonian Earth(TM)
This stunning series takes viewers into the backyard of some of Africa's greatest predators, following the lions, leopards, wild dogs and hyenas that call the region home.

[09/14/18 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Car Masters: Rust to Riches" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The colorful crew at Gotham Garage overhauls an eclectic collection of cars and trucks, trading up to a showstopper they can sell for big bucks.

[09/14/18 - 08:22 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Puts CBS on Top
The Eye takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/14/18 - 08:01 AM]
The DC Universe Digital Subscription Service Is Finally Here
The first exclusive original series will be "Titans," which is slated for October 12, followed by exclusive series including: "Young Justice: Outsiders," "Doom Patrol," "Swamp Thing," "Harley Quinn" and "Stargirl."

[09/14/18 - 08:00 AM]
Comedy Series "black-ish" Teams Up with The Shoe Surgeon to Customize Five Pairs of Sneakers to Celebrate Its National Syndication Launch Five Nights a Week
All five pairs will be included in a prize package posted on Omaze, an online fundraising platform, with proceeds benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

[09/14/18 - 07:10 AM]
Video: WE tv Reveals a Sneak Peek of the Explosive Return of "Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta"
Look for the new season to kick off on Thursday, October 11 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/14/18 - 06:09 AM]
BYUtv's Award-Winning Reality Series "Relative Race" Returns for 4th Season of Competition and Finding Family Connections
"Relative Race" follows four teams on a 10-day journey throughout the United States as they complete challenges, discover unknown relatives identified through DNA testing and compete for a $50,000 grand prize.

[09/14/18 - 12:30 AM]
Netflix Announces New Series "My First First Love"
The Korean original series tells the story of college students and their realization of first love as they meet new friends.

[09/13/18 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 13
Updates include: ABC lands "Designing Women" sequel series; Aaron Paul signs onto HBO's "Westworld"; and Wendy Calhoun brings "Lean on Me" to small screen at The CW.

[09/13/18 - 04:36 PM]
Video: "YG Future Strategy Office" - Teaser - Netflix
Meet K-pop sensation Seungri and his brand new sitcom, coming to Netflix on October 5.

[09/13/18 - 02:01 PM]
"T-Pain's School of Business" Premieres Tuesday, October 16th on Fuse
Follow T-Pain as he explores some of the most innovative and unique startups created by millennial entrepreneurs who are defining the future.

[09/13/18 - 02:00 PM]
For First Time Ever, Rookies Take on Veterans in the All-New Season of "Hell's Kitchen," Premiering Friday, September 28, on FOX
Eight accomplished chefs who have competed in previous seasons - and lost - will be brought back for a shot at redemption and tested like never before, as they go up against eight ambitious rookies.

[09/13/18 - 12:12 PM]
"My Brilliant Friend" Debuts Sunday, Nov. 18 on HBO
The eight-episode series will run Sundays and Mondays at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/13/18 - 12:11 PM]
"Tosh.0" and "The Jim Jefferies Show" Return with New Episodes Starting on Tuesday, September 18
Currently in its 10th season, "Tosh.0" kicks it off by celebrating the "Tosh.0 Ten Year Reunion" with a very special "Where Are They Now" episode.

[09/13/18 - 12:09 PM]
National Geographic Announces Ensemble Cast Joining Julianna Margulies for "The Hot Zone"
Noah Emmerich, Liam Cunningham, Topher Grace, Paul James, Nick Searcy, Robert Wisdom and Robert Sean Leonard will all star in the six-episode global mini-series.

[09/13/18 - 11:16 AM]
EGOT Winner and Multi-Talented John Legend Joins "The Voice" as Coach For Spring 2019
Legend will be joined by returning music superstar coaches Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, and host Carson Daly.

[09/13/18 - 11:14 AM]
"Dream Corp LLC" Returns for Season 2 Sunday, October 21st at Midnight on Adult Swim
The network also orders a third season in advance of said premiere.

[09/13/18 - 11:00 AM]
Select Classic "Murphy Brown" Episodes Now Streaming on CBS All Access
CBS All Access will offer a library of 18 episodes from the groundbreaking original series.

[09/13/18 - 10:38 AM]
"South Park" Takes Over Comedy Central with a Momentous Eight-Day Marathon Including More Than 270 Back-to-Back Episodes Leading Up to the Season 22 Premiere
"South Park" launched on August 13, 1997 and will premiere its 22st season on September 26.

[09/13/18 - 10:32 AM]
Renowned Political Strategist Steve Schmidt Joins "The Circus"
New episodes of the series return this Sunday, September 16 at 8:00/7:00c on Showtime.

[09/13/18 - 10:31 AM]
YouTube to Debut New Original Documentary "State of Pride" Exploring Diverse Expression of LGBTQ+ Pride Across the United States
The documentary, which is slated to debut on YouTube in June 2019, is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman.

[09/13/18 - 10:03 AM]
Zachary Quinto and Ashleigh Cummings to Lead AMC's New Supernatural Horror Series, "NOS4A2" (WT)
The network also announced Kari Skogland will direct the first two episodes of the series based on Joe Hill's bestselling novel of the same name.

[09/13/18 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video's "Homecoming" Releases First Official Trailer Ahead of Premiere on November 2nd
Following its critically acclaimed world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, fans get an extended look at the series starring Julia Roberts.

[09/13/18 - 09:06 AM]
truTV's "Impractical Jokers" Wraps Up Seventh Season with Its First-Ever Holiday Episode
"Staten Island Holiday Spectacular" will premiere on Thursday, December 6.

[09/13/18 - 09:00 AM]
Syfy Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of "31 Days of Halloween" with Chilling Lineup of Original Cross-Platform Content
Newly announced premieres include "Channel Zero: The Dream Door" from October 26-31.

[09/13/18 - 08:32 AM]
"Late Nite Eats" Returns with New Episodes Celebrating the Best in After-Dark Dishes
In each episode, Jordan Andino travels to a new city and hits the establishments that are cooking up spectacular bites and revolutionizing what it means to dine out after-dark.

[09/13/18 - 08:14 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Continues Its Reign with "Got Talent"
The Peacock takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/13/18 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Netflix Film Trailer Debut - Tamara Jenkins' "Private Life" Starring Kathryn Hahn, Paul Giamatti, Molly Shannon & Kayli Carter
The film follows a couple in the throes of infertility who try to maintain their marriage as they descend deeper and deeper into the insular world of assisted reproduction and domestic adoption.

[09/13/18 - 08:00 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Picks Up Second Season of "Absentia," Starring and Executive Produced by Stana Katic
New cast members joining season two include Matthew Le Nevez and Natasha Little.

[09/13/18 - 07:48 AM]
ESPN Films Announces Slate of Upcoming "30 for 30" Documentaries from the Award-Winning Group
"30 for 30" documentaries on Junior Seau, the Mike Tyson/Buster Douglas fight and Deion Sanders headline the new slate, with "The Last Days of Knight" making its television debut after premiering on ESPN+ in April.

[09/13/18 - 07:36 AM]
Video: "Maniac" - Teaser: Connection - Netflix
As a mysterious pharmaceutical trial takes a turn, Annie Landsberg (Emma Stone) and Owen Milgrim (Jonah Hill) form a connection that could save their lives.

[09/13/18 - 07:19 AM]
"Blue's Clues & You" to Be Hosted by TV Newcomer Joshua Dela Cruz
Production on "Blue's Clues & You" will commence this month in Toronto.

[09/13/18 - 07:05 AM]
Video: Teaser Debut - Netflix's "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"
The series imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft.

[09/13/18 - 06:36 AM]
E! Goes "Live from the Red Carpet" for the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards This Monday, September 17th at 4:30PM ET/1:30PM PT
Giuliana Rancic and Jason Kennedy will once again headline the latest installment.

[09/13/18 - 06:05 AM]
Brand New Series Premiere "Unprotected Sets" - Premiering Friday, October 5 at 11 PM ET/PT on EPIX
Shooting in Portland, San Diego, D.C., Minneapolis and Atlanta, each episode presents a compelling portrait of a comedian on the verge of breaking out to become the next big name in comedy.

[09/13/18 - 02:36 AM]
Video: "Travels with My Father" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Comedian Jack Whitehall's series returns Friday, September 28 on the streaming service.

[09/12/18 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 12
Updates include: Katherine Langford to star in Netflix's "Cursed"; Chloë Sevigny, AnnaSophia Robb cast in Hulu's "The Act"; and James Marsden, Ed Asner bound for Netflix's "Dead to Me."

[09/12/18 - 04:01 PM]
Grab Your Caboodle - "Insatiable" Season 2 Is Coming in 2019
Netflix made the announcement via social media this afternoon.

[09/12/18 - 01:24 PM]
Syfy and Syfy Wire to Take Over New York Comic Con 2018
"Nightflyers," "Deadly Class" and "Happy!" are among the featured properties.

[09/12/18 - 12:54 PM]
HBO Partners with BBC, Bad Wolf and New Line Cinema in Co-Production of "His Dark Materials"
The project is an adaptation of Philip Pullman's acclaimed trilogy, considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction.







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[11/12/24 - 12:31 PM]
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" Adds Additional Cast for Season 2
Chin Han, Hoa Xuande, Justin Chien, Amanda Zhou, Crystal Yu, Kelemete Misipeka, Lourdes Faberes and Rekha Sharma have joined the cast of the upcoming second season, which is currently in production in partnership with Nickelodeon.

[11/12/24 - 12:06 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 4: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" Enters the Ring; "Meet Me Next Christmas" Unwraps #1
Season 2, Act I of "Arcane," the animated series based on the popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends, also had a strong debut, taking second place with 6.3M views.

[11/12/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae" - Official Trailer - Hulu
This true crime docuseries examines the murder of Annie Mae Aquash - a Mi'kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, a mother of two daughters, a teacher, and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1970s and whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years.

[11/12/24 - 11:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special"
The one-hour special will premiere on November 19 on Prime Video.

[11/12/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Nutcrackers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
It's beginning to look a lot like ch-aos. Ben Stiller stars in "Nutcrackers," premiering November 29 on Hulu.

[11/12/24 - 11:00 AM]
New Daytime Drama Series "Beyond the Gates" to Premiere Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 on CBS
The series is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States.

[11/12/24 - 10:34 AM]
"Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" to Debut This Sunday, November 17th on FOX Nation
Premiering in two parts, the first four episodes will roll out weekly, beginning on Sunday, with the final four to run in April-May 2025, spanning the Holy season.

[11/12/24 - 10:14 AM]
Donnie Wahlberg Returns with a New Season of ID's "Very Scary People" Beginning Sunday, December 15 at 9 PM ET/PT
Hosted and executive produced by Wahlberg, eight new episodes reveal extraordinary insight into the twisted crimes committed by some of America's most heinous individuals.

[11/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome" Debuts November 23
James Acaster explores his love/hate relationship with standup by relinquishing control of his set and accepting a healthy dose of audience interference - aka heckling.

[11/12/24 - 09:00 AM]
New Year, New Season! Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Harlem" Season Three
After a shocking Season Two finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, the news is finally out that Harlem will return for Season Three at the top of next year on January 23, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/12/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mary" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this coming-of-age religious epic, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee to save his life.

[11/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer & Photos for Upcoming Original Film "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"
Two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

[11/12/24 - 08:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Surveilled" Debuts November 20
The film tracks Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a center of espionage cybertechnology.

[11/12/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Human Vs. Hamster" - Official Trailer - Max
Never underestimate the competition.

[11/12/24 - 07:00 AM]
Video: New Clip from "An Almost Christmas Story," Directed by David Lowery and Produced by Alfonso Cuaron
Directed by David Lowery and produced by five-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, this animated short is the third and final installment in Cuarón's holiday shorts collection for Disney+.