or


    [monday, september 24, 2018]    
show: all posts | rants & reviews | interviews | ratings | video
[09/24/18 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, September 24
Updates include: Hulu's "Veronica Mars" confirms initial returning cast; Zoƫ Kravitz to star in Disney's "High Fidelity"; and Domhnall Gleeson tapped for HBO's "Run."

[09/24/18 - 12:02 PM]
Video: "Strange Times" - Stand Up Comedy Special Trailer - Netflix
Joe Rogan's new stand-up comedy special streams October 2 on Netflix.

[09/24/18 - 12:01 PM]
"The Sentence," A Searing Look at the Consequences of Mandatory-Minimum Sentencing for One Family, Debuts Oct. 15 on HBO
Rudy Valdez's directorial debut draws on hundreds of hours of footage to tell the story of a Michigan woman who was sentenced to 15 years for crimes committed by her late boyfriend, following a family in crisis as it struggles to obtain her release.

[09/24/18 - 12:01 PM]
FOX Teams Up with Kennedy Center's Turnaround Arts for #EmpireStarGivesBack Social Campaign
Turnaround Arts empowers struggling schools with innovative arts programs and arts-based learning across subject areas as a strategy to help address broader school challenges and close the opportunity gap.

[09/24/18 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Wanderlust" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In an attempt to revive their dwindling sex lives, Joy and Alan, a married couple in a small English town mutually agree to sleep with other people.

[09/24/18 - 10:09 AM]
Tamron Hall Syndicated Daytime Talk Show Cleared on the ABC Owned Television Stations Group for Fall 2019
Last month the company announced that it is working with Hall to create and develop a daytime talk show for the syndication marketplace that will be hosted by the award-winning TV anchor and journalist.

[09/24/18 - 10:00 AM]
CBS All Access Announces New Straight-to-Series Order for "Why Women Kill" from Marc Cherry
The series details the lives of three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2018, each dealing with infidelity in their marriages.

[09/24/18 - 09:39 AM]
Hulu Renews "Harlots"
The streaming service has renewed "Harlots" for a third season of eight episodes.

[09/24/18 - 09:01 AM]
Lifetime Sleighs the Holidays "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Programming Slate
Look for "'Tis the Season: A One Tree Hill Cast Reunion" on Thursday, November 22 featuring Hilarie Burton, Tyler Hilton, Danneel Ackles, Antwon Tanner and Stephen Colletti.

[09/24/18 - 09:01 AM]
Calling All Voters: Bravo Media Announces Fifth Annual "The Real Housewives Awards" on BravoTV.com
Starting today until October 28, fans can vote for their favorite housewives' style, shade-filled moments, most memorable wigs and more on BravoTV.com/RHAwards or the Bravo Now app.

[09/24/18 - 08:41 AM]
Comedy Central Signs Production Pact with Bill Burr and Al Madrigal Production Banner All Things Comedy, Encompassing Original TV Series and Three One-Hour Specials
The first one-hour special under the deal, "Bill Burr Presents Paul Virzi: I'll Say This," premieres November 2 on Comedy Central.

[09/24/18 - 08:35 AM]
Netflix's New Original Doc Series "ReMastered" Launches Globally October 12
Each of the eight tracks of "ReMastered" seeks to reveal answers about seminal events in the lives of artists such as Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, Jam Master Jay, Sam Cooke.

[09/24/18 - 08:10 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "Sunday Night Football"
The Peacock takes home top honors among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/24/18 - 08:04 AM]
Ovation TV Partners with the Actors Studio for New Episodes Of "Inside the Actors Studio" to Premiere in Fall 2019
James Lipton, the series' creator, original host and executive producer, will turn the microphone over to a number of rotating guest hosts, who are in consideration now by the network and The Actors Studio.

[09/24/18 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "They'll Love Me When I'm Dead" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Academy Award winner Morgan Neville tells the provocative story of legendary director Orson Welles during the final 15 years of his life, when he struggled to make a Hollywood comeback with one last radical gamble.

[09/24/18 - 07:15 AM]
The People Have Spoken! Top Five Finalists Announced for All Categories of "The E! People's Choice Awards," Chosen by the Fans
Finalist voting for the 43 categories across movies, television, music, and pop culture runs today through Friday, October 19 at 11:59pm ET.

[09/24/18 - 06:01 AM]
Pop TV's Flagship Original Series "Schitt's Creek" Returns This Winter with a Holiday Episode on Dec. 19 and Season Five Premiere on Jan. 16
As a gift to the fans, Pop TV has released every episode of Seasons 1-4 on its "Pop Now" app for iOS, Android and Roku devices.

[09/23/18 - 10:28 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, FOX Share Demo Crown with College Football
The Alphabet however edges the evening among total viewers.

[09/23/18 - 10:04 AM]
College Football Week 4: ABC's "Saturday Night Football" Leads in Prime-Time
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, September 22.

[09/22/18 - 08:35 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dateline" Sparks Another NBC Victory
The Peacock takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/21/18 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 21
Updates include: Kenan Thompson to lead "Saving Larry" for NBC; Laurie Holden to recur on FOX's "Proven Innocent"; and Michaela Watkins to visit "Search Party" at TBS.

[09/21/18 - 11:59 AM]
FX Networks Bringing "What We Do in the Shadows" and "Archer" to New York Comic Con
FX will present an exclusive screening of its new vampire comedy "What We Do in the Shadows," followed by a spirited discussion with Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi and Paul Simms.

[09/21/18 - 11:15 AM]
Josh Segarra, Michael-Leon Wooley, Katerina Tannenbaum, and Tia Carrere Join RuPaul Charles in Netflix Comedy Series "AJ and the Queen"
The series is written by Michael Patrick King and RuPaul Charles who will both serve as executive producers.

[09/21/18 - 11:12 AM]
Video: Sony Crackle Releases Season Three Trailer and Key Art for Original Drama Series, "StartUp," Set to Debut with All 10 Episodes on Thursday, November 1
Joining the talented ensemble this season are Academy Award-winner and guest star Mira Sorvino, as NSA Agent Rebecca Stroud who has come to investigate ArakNet.

[09/21/18 - 10:04 AM]
"Mysteries of the Abandoned" Returning for Season Three Tuesday, October 2nd at 9PM on Science Channel
The series features stories behind some of the world's most amazing engineering marvels, why they were built, and why they were eventually no longer of use.

[09/21/18 - 10:03 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Adds Ego Nwodim as Featured Player
"SNL" also added Alan Linic, Alison Gates, Eli Mandel and Bowen Yang as writers.

[09/21/18 - 09:12 AM]
Video: YouTube Original Series "Wayne" Debuts Teaser Trailer for New Action Comedy Series
The series will launch on YouTube Premium in January 2019.

[09/21/18 - 09:12 AM]
"Queen of the World," Landmark Documentary on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Debuts Oct. 1, Exclusively on HBO in the U.S.
The documentary tells the story of how the Commonwealth and its growth have been a central focus and passion throughout Her Majesty's life.

[09/21/18 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Battlefish" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Off the coast of Oregon, fishermen are taking to the high seas to cash in on the world's most valuable fishery: albacore tuna.

[09/21/18 - 09:01 AM]
Melissa Joan Hart & Sean Astin to Star in "No Good Nick," A New Live Action Comedy Series for Netflix
The series revolves around a family that welcomes a 13-year-old into their family before realizing she is a street-smart con artist with a secret agenda.

[09/21/18 - 09:00 AM]
A&E Network Orders 450 Additional Hours of "Live PD" - #1 Series on Cable Friday and Saturday Nights - From MGM's Big Fish Entertainment
Totaling 450 hours, the deal extends the series' run into 2019, with the new order bringing the number of commissioned episodes to 293 to date.

[09/21/18 - 08:27 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Big Brother" Top All-Repeat Competition
The Eye's summer mainstay is the only original last night.

[09/21/18 - 08:04 AM]
Video: "Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh" - Date Announcement - Netflix
Adam Sandler's new comedy special comes to Netflix on October 23.

[09/21/18 - 08:00 AM]
Disney Channel Hatches a Third Season of Emmy(R) Award-Nominated "DuckTales" Prior to Its Season Two Premiere
Guest stars this season include Julie Bowen, Edgar Wright, Jack McBrayer, John Hodgman and Jameela Jamil.

[09/21/18 - 07:58 AM]
Ina Garten and "Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro" Return for a Third Season Sunday, October 21st at 12:30PM ET/PT on Food Network
Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rob Marshall, and John DeLuca are among those slated to drop by the new season.

[09/21/18 - 07:05 AM]
"Yankee," Latest Netflix Original, Starts Production in Mexico City
"Yankee" is the story of Malcolm Moriarty (Pablo Lyle), a young entrepreneur from the United States who, to protect his family, crossed the border into Mexico and became a drug lord.

[09/20/18 - 11:50 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 20
Updates include: HBO renews "The Deuce" for third and final season; AMC cancels freshman drama "Dietland"; and Alan Tudyk set to star in Syfy's "Resident Alien."

[09/20/18 - 09:31 PM]
The Worst Is Yet to Come - "Sacred Games" Will Be Back for Season 2
Ganesh Gaitonde's story has only just begun: 13 days gone, Bombay has 12 left.

[09/20/18 - 04:39 PM]
Video: "YG Future Strategy Office" - Trailer - Netflix
Starring Seungri of BIGBANG, "YG Future Strategy Office" premieres worldwide on Friday, October 5.

[09/20/18 - 02:39 PM]
Bravo Media Falls for the Garden State with the Return of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Premiering Wednesday, November 7 at 9PM ET/PT
Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania and Margaret Josephs are joined by new housewives Jennifer Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider along with everyone's favorite friend Danielle Staub.

[09/20/18 - 01:54 PM]
The United States Secret Service Grants National Geographic Unprecedented Access for New Special "United States Secret Service: On the Front Line"
The two-hour special premieres Sunday, October 14 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[09/20/18 - 01:00 PM]
There Are Two Kinds of People in the World: The Living and the Dead. Learn All About It in "Spectros," New Netflix Brazilian Original Series
Douglas Petrie will partner with renowned Brazilian production company Moonshot Pictures in the upcoming eight-episode series.

[09/20/18 - 12:36 PM]
Comedy Series "Camping," Starring Jennifer Garner and David Tennant and Executive Produced by Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner, Debuts Oct. 14, Exclusively on HBO
The show is based on the British series of the same name created by Julia Davis and produced by Baby Cow Productions.

[09/20/18 - 11:32 AM]
Energize! "Star Trek: Short Treks" to Premiere Oct. 4 on CBS All Access
"Runaway" will kick things off on Thursday, October 4.

[09/20/18 - 11:11 AM]
Oscar and Golden Globe-Winning Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of Nine Inch Nails Set to Compose Music 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.

[09/20/18 - 11:10 AM]
Lifetime Reinvents the Wedding Genre with New Event Series "My Great Big Live Wedding with David Tutera"
Eight inspirational couples will work with world-renowned wedding and event planner, David Tutera, to receive the wedding of their dreams.

[09/20/18 - 11:09 AM]
Academy Award(R) Nominee and Emmy(R) Winner Rory Kennedy's "Above and Beyond: NASA's Journey to Tomorrow" Takes a Sweeping Look at the Government Agency and Its Goals for the Future During Its 60th Anniversary
The documentary special airs October 13 at 9:00/8:00c on Discovery and Science Channel.

[09/20/18 - 11:03 AM]
Comedy Central Announces Premiere Dates for "Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents..." Half-Hour Specials
Among those featured: Emmy Blotnick, Tim Dillon, Devin Field, Megan Gailey, Chris Garcia, Langston Kerman, Mike Lawrence, Ryan O'Flanagan, and Sarah Tiana.

[09/20/18 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Acquires Worldwide Rights to Documentary "United Skates," A Film by Dyana Winkler and Tina Brown
John Legend is an executive producer of the documentary feature, which was produced by Sweet Ninja Films in association with LA Media Fund, Get Lifted Film Co., Secret Sauce Media and Naked Edge Films.

[09/20/18 - 10:28 AM]
Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Co-Star in Netflix's Untitled Joost/Schulman Sci-Fi Pic
The sci-fi script is written by Mattson Tomlin with Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman directing.







  [september 2018]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
      


· SHOWATCH
(series past and present)
· DEVWATCH
(series in development)
· MOVIEWATCH
(tv movies and mini-series)





[02/17/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 9 - "Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip" Takes the Scenic Route to No. 1
Plus: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 took No. 1 on the English TV list with 9.6 million views.

[02/17/26 - 11:48 AM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Disclosures
Paramount acknowledges the announcement from Warner Bros. Discovery that, acting with Netflix, they have decided to provide Paramount a 7-day "waiver" for negotiation.

[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
Video: First-Look Teaser for "Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Unveiled
The new series is set to premiere this May on Disney+ and Disney Jr.

[02/17/26 - 10:34 AM]
FOX Nation Has Launched on Prime Video
Subscribers also have the opportunity to bundle FOX Nation with the FOX One streaming service in a single subscription on Prime Video, giving them instant access to the complete portfolio of FOX's leading news, sports, and entertainment branded content all in one app for $24.99.

[02/17/26 - 10:28 AM]
Video: Preview - "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" - Starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster
The latest installment premieres Saturday, March 7 at 8:00/7:00c on Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+.

[02/17/26 - 10:06 AM]
Video: Official Series Trailer - "RJ Decker"
Investigate the new drama premiering Tuesday, March 3 on ABC.

[02/17/26 - 10:05 AM]
Miley Cyrus Returns Home for the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special," Streaming March 24 on Disney+
The special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper.

[02/17/26 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for Season Two of Global Hit "Deadloch"
The first two episodes premiere March 20, with new episodes released weekly, culminating in the season finale on April 17.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
Dorinda Medley to Join "The Golden Life" (w/t) Docuseries on E!
Medley joins Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann De Lesseps, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer in new series set in sunny Palm Beach, Florda.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
New Short-Form Series "Locker Diaries" Unlocks All-New Adventures from Disney's "ZOMBIES," "Phineas and Ferb," and "Descendants"
"Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES" kicks off the series with 11 short-form live-action episodes and gives viewers a glimpse into the drama unfolding in the school halls of Sunnyside & Shadyside.

[02/17/26 - 06:01 AM]
Most Valuable Promotions Brings Professional MMA to Netflix with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Saturday, May 16, 2026 Live from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California
Rousey vs. Carano represents a historic moment in combat sports as Netflix's first-ever live MMA broadcast and MVP's inaugural MMA event.

[02/17/26 - 04:04 AM]
WBD Files Definitive Proxy Statement and Schedules Special Meeting for March 20, 2026, to Approve the WBD-Netflix Transaction
Netflix, Inc. today issued the following statement regarding its fully financed definitive agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.

[02/17/26 - 04:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20, 2026, and Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR Netflix Merger; Warner Bros. Discovery to Initiate Discussions with Paramount Skydance for Their Best and Final Offer
Netflix grants seven-day waiver permitting WBD to engage with PSKY regarding deficiencies and open items in amended offer.

[02/17/26 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Fatal Seduction" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Three years after rebuilding her once-unraveled life, Nandi is torn between her newfound peace and the enticing temptation to throw it all away for love.

[02/17/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Je m'appelle Agneta" - Date Announcement - Netflix
The best-selling novel by Emma Hamberg, "Je m'appelle Agneta," finally becomes a film.