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[10/24/18 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 24
Updates include: Amazon to import U.K. comedy "People Just Do Nothing"; Kate Dennis tapped to helm HBO's "Run"; and "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" taps two for recurring roles.

[10/24/18 - 02:00 PM]
Celebrity Singing Competition "The Masked Singer" to Premiere Wednesday, January 2, on FOX
The series features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity.

[10/24/18 - 12:32 PM]
NBC Holiday Music Special "A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy" Hits All the Right Notes
The hour-long special will air Wednesday, November 28 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/24/18 - 12:00 PM]
Stars Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Culinary Battle on the All-New Special "MasterChef Junior: Celebrity Showdown," Thursday, November 22, on FOX
Terrence Howard, Eric Stonestreet, Lil Rel Howery, Alyson Hannigan, Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith are among those slated to appear.

[10/24/18 - 11:01 AM]
Disney Channel Breaks the Mold With the Greenlight of "Just Roll with It"
The first-of-its-kind format is a hybrid of a scripted family comedy and an improvisational comedy, in which the studio audience members select the outcome of certain scenes while the cast just rolls with it.

[10/24/18 - 10:40 AM]
Sandra Bernhard Cast in Starz Original Series "Sweetbitter"
She'll play Maddie Glover, the Head Chef and Owner of the "Sweetbitter" restaurant.

[10/24/18 - 10:00 AM]
Netflix Renews "Atypical" for a Third Season
"Atypical" season three will feature 10 half-hour episodes.

[10/24/18 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Stan Against Evil" Provides Early Scares Ahead of Halloween!
A new episode is available to watch now, one week before the series' linear premiere, commercial-free on a variety of network platforms including VOD, the IFC app and digital pages and YouTube.

[10/24/18 - 09:33 AM]
CMT Announces New Winter Programming Slate
"Racing Wives," an hour-long unscripted series that offers a glimpse inside the opulent world of the wives of top race car drivers including Kurt and Kyle Busch, will premiere Thursday, January 3.

[10/24/18 - 09:00 AM]
"Pete Holmes: Dirty Clean," His Second HBO Stand-Up Special, Debuts Dec. 15
The exclusive presentation will be directed by Marcus Raboy, who also directed his first HBO special, 2016's "Pete Holmes: Faces and Sounds."

[10/24/18 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Presents "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Season 2 Trailer & Key Art
Emmy winners Rachel Brosnahan and Alex Borstein star in the new season, premiering Wednesday, December 5.

[10/24/18 - 09:00 AM]
More Performers Added to "The 52nd Annual CMA Awards," Airing Wednesday, Nov. 14
Previously announced performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.

[10/24/18 - 08:34 AM]
Ramshackle Estates Become Show-Stopping Family Homes in Season Two of DIY Network's "Bargain Mansions"
Kansas City's crumbling manors get massive makeovers from home renovator Tamara Day in the new season.

[10/24/18 - 08:14 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Opens Up for FOX
The network's coverage of Game 1 posts gains of 17% among adults 18-49.

[10/24/18 - 08:03 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Remembers Moments of National Fear, Confusion and Resilience with All New Episodes of "The Lost Tapes"
This new season foregoes narration, reenactments or outside commentary, giving viewers an immersive look back at these events and uncovering moments that were either lost to time or never seen at all.

[10/24/18 - 07:08 AM]
Video: Never Lose Sight of Survival - "Bird Box" Trailer Has Just Debuted!
Sandra Bullock stars in the Netflix feature film, due on on December 21.

[10/24/18 - 07:08 AM]
The Hot Pursuit for an Ice-Cold Killer Continues in Investigation Discovery's Two-Part Special "Cold Valley"
This riveting investigative documentary follows two women as they work to unravel the mysterious disappearances that tormented the Lewis Clark Valley in the 1980s.

[10/23/18 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 23
Updates include: Steve Carell joins Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston's Apple series; Emerald Fennell cast as Camilla Parker Bowles in Netflix's "The Crown"; and Jim Sturgess cast in Apple's "Magic Hour."

[10/23/18 - 06:04 PM]
Video: Trailer Release - Prime Original Series "Mirzapur"
"Mirzapur" is the fifth Prime Original series offering from India and brings together the winning trio Ritesh Sidhwani, Karan Anshuman and Farhan Akhtar, the creators of Prime Original Series, "Inside Edge."

[10/23/18 - 11:15 AM]
Epic Thriller "The Passage," From Executive Producers Liz Heldens, Ridley Scott and Matt Reeves, To Premiere Monday, January 14, on FOX
The series focuses on Project Noah, a secret medical facility where scientists are experimenting with a dangerous virus that could lead to the cure for all disease, but also carries the potential to wipe out the human race.

[10/23/18 - 10:24 AM]
The CW Gets Into the Spirit with Its Schedule of Upcoming Holiday Specials
Highlights include "Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2018" and "Greatest Holiday Video Countdown," both airing Tuesday, December 18.

[10/23/18 - 10:01 AM]
ESPN Set for Two Weekly Docuseries in 2019 - "The American Game" and "The Greatest" - as Pillars of Network's "College Football 150" Initiative
ESPN is embarking on a year-long, multi-platform storytelling experience that was initially announced in August 2017.

[10/23/18 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Now Streaming on Hulu Ahead of "Outlander" Season 4 Premiere
Beginning today, Hulu subscribers will have even more choice in creating their own personal TV experience on Hulu.

[10/23/18 - 10:00 AM]
Freeform Gets Into "Good Trouble" on Tuesday, Jan. 8
Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez star in "The Fosters" spin-off, which follows Callie and Mariana as they embark on the next phase of their young adult lives in Los Angeles.

[10/23/18 - 09:39 AM]
Video: First Trailer - "Victoria," Season 3
Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes are back for the most dramatic season yet.

[10/23/18 - 09:24 AM]
MTV Launches First-Ever "MTV EMA Generation Change Award" to Spotlight Fearless, Original Young People Who Are Changing the World
Five changemakers from around the globe, all under the age of 26, are nominated for the award, which will be presented during the "2018 MTV EMA" red carpet pre-show in Bilbao, Spain on November 4.

[10/23/18 - 09:03 AM]
Sundance TV and Sundance Now to Launch a Companion Podcast for the All New Television Docu-Series "Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle"
The series, entitled "The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox," will begin by taking a detailed look at the Jonestown massacre and will serve as a companion to the upcoming television docu-series.

[10/23/18 - 08:32 AM]
Hasan Minhaj, Asif Ali, Aristotle Athiras and Fahim Anwar Are Goatface - One-Hour Special Premieres November 27
The one-hour hybrid special for Comedy Central weaves together ensemble sketches, an ensemble stand-up set, and individual stand-up performances from each member of the group.

[10/23/18 - 08:15 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Remains on Top in Viewers, Demos
The Peacock's "The Voice" continues to lead both categories on Monday night.

[10/23/18 - 07:00 AM]
Recording Academy(TM) and CBS Announce Dates for the Grammy Awards(R) in 2020 and 2021
The 61st annual event airs Sunday, February 10, 2019 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/5:00-8:30 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network.

[10/22/18 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 22
Updates include: ABC asks for additional scripts from four series; Hannah Rae cast in TNT's Elisabeth Shue-led "Constance"; and Michael J. Ferguson named regular on Starz's "Power."

[10/22/18 - 02:23 PM]
Donna Gigliotti to Produce the 91st Oscars, and Glenn Weiss to Co-Produce and Direct "The Oscars"
"Donna and Glenn will infuse new energy and vision into this 91st awards presentation, and we are excited about a broad-based creative relationship with these two artists," said John Bailey.

[10/22/18 - 01:40 PM]
Monumental Documentary Series "Surviving R. Kelly" Set to Debut as a Special Three-Night Event Beginning January 3
Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly's genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia.

[10/22/18 - 01:32 PM]
Video: Come Visit Orphelin Bay - "Tidelands" Launches December 14
The Netflix series follows Cal McTeer, played by Charlotte Best, a young woman who returns home to the small fishing village of Orphelin Bay after 10 years in juvenile detention then jail.

[10/22/18 - 01:30 PM]
Freeform Pilot "Party of Five" Finds Its Leading Four
Brandon Larracuente, Emily Tosta, Niko Guardado and Elle Paris Legaspi will star in the modern reimagining of the groundbreaking original series.

[10/22/18 - 01:05 PM]
"The Price of Everything," A Revealing Look at the Contemporary Art Market, Debuts Nov. 12 on HBO
The film takes a deep dive into the contemporary art world, examining the role of art and artistic passion in today's money-driven, consumer-based society, and spotlighting collectors, dealers, auctioneers and a rich range of artists.

[10/22/18 - 12:43 PM]
TV One's "Rickey Smiley for Real" Returns for a Fifth Season, Premiering on Tuesday, October 30 at 8 P.M. ET/7C
This season the show captures Rickey Smiley navigating the ups and downs of his professional demands while adapting to new additions in his household, and juggling the growing pains of his young adult children.

[10/22/18 - 10:30 AM]
BBC America Announces Henry Lloyd-Hughes and Shannon Tarbet Have Joined Cast of "Killing Eve" Season Two
They will join the previously announced new cast members Nina Sosanya, Edward Bluemel and Julian Barratt and series stars Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Fiona Shaw.

[10/22/18 - 10:24 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films Announces New Four-Part Series "Inside North Korea's Dynasty"
A year in production, the project premieres with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, November 11, and Sunday, November 18, on National Geographic in the US and globally in 171 countries and 43 languages.

[10/22/18 - 09:02 AM]
"Heathers" - The Five Night Binge-a-thon Begins on Thursday, October 25th at 10 PM ET/PT
All nine episodes will be available to stream on ParamountNetwork.com and the app starting Monday, October 22.

[10/22/18 - 08:35 AM]
MTV to Host Midterm "Election Afterparty" in Miami - Fat Joe, PRETTYMUCH, DJ Nasty and Lauren Jauregui Set to Perform
The "Afterparty" kicks off when the polls close in Florida and will celebrate the efforts of young people across the nation getting out the vote.

[10/22/18 - 08:31 AM]
Guillermo del Toro to Make His Animated Feature Film Directorial Debut at Netflix with His Lifelong Passion Project "Pinocchio"
Del Toro has set his retelling of the classic tale of Pinocchio in Italy during the 1930s.

[10/22/18 - 08:21 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Another Sunday, Another NFL Win for NBC
The Peacock takes home the top spot in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/22/18 - 08:16 AM]
Nickelodeon Serves Up Brand-New Animated Preschool Series, "Butterbean's Cafe," Premiering Monday, Nov. 12, at 1 P.M. (ET/PT)
The series will feature guest voice appearances by top celebrity chefs and culinary experts: Richard Blais, Alton Brown, Carla Hall, Padma Lakshmi, Giada De Laurentiis and Rachael Ray.

[10/22/18 - 07:34 AM]
Video: "Disenchantment" - Announcement: New Episodes Coming Soon - Netflix
Look for new episodes coming in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

[10/22/18 - 07:21 AM]
Investigation Discovery Greenlights Sophomore Season of "Breaking Homicide"
Season two is slated to premiere Summer 2019, exclusively on ID.

[10/22/18 - 07:09 AM]
Video: Second Official Trailer - Amazon Prime Video's "Homecoming" Starring Julia Roberts
Heidi Bergman (Roberts) is a caseworker at the Homecoming Transitional Support Center, a Geist Group facility helping soldiers transition back to civilian life.

[10/22/18 - 07:03 AM]
Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma" - Official Key Art Debut
The film will be available in theaters and on Netflix in December, produced by Esperanto Filmoj and Participant Media.

[10/22/18 - 04:23 AM]
Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff Join Chris Harris as "Top Gear" Unveils New Presenting Lineup
Following Matt LeBlanc's announcement that he will leave the show after the next series, "Top Gear" has announced a new look line-up of hosts.

[10/21/18 - 09:07 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, College Football Once Again Top Charts
The Alphabet takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.







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[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 10:31 AM]
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[02/26/26 - 10:30 AM]
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[02/26/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[02/26/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[02/26/26 - 10:00 AM]
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[02/26/26 - 09:14 AM]
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[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces March 19 Premiere Date for "Meal Ticket"
The feature-length documentary from Roc Nation, Known Originals, and Creative Control chronicles the history of a storied basketball tradition - the McDonald's All American Games.