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[10/25/18 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 25
Updates include: Courtney Kemp eyes "Power" spin-offs at Starz; Iliza Shlesinger to star in potential CBS comedy; and Steve Carell and David Steinberg look to revive "Inside Comedy."

[10/25/18 - 04:13 PM]
Netflix Dramedy "Daybreak" Rounds Out Cast of Glendale High School
Based on the graphic novel by Brian Ralph, the subversive dark comedy finds 17-year-old high school outcast Josh searching for his missing girlfriend Sam in post-apocalyptic Glendale, California.

[10/25/18 - 04:07 PM]
Emma Thompson Cast in Russell T Davies' BBC One Drama "Years and Years"
The six-part limited series will air on HBO in the United States.

[10/25/18 - 11:57 AM]
Viacom Announces New Structure for Media Networks Group
Effective immediately, VMN will consist of four brand groups: Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land; MTV, VH1, CMT and Logo; BET Networks; and Nickelodeon.

[10/25/18 - 11:49 AM]
OWN's New Lyrical Drama "David Makes Man" from Academy Award Winner Tarell Alvin McCraney Reveals New Recurring and Guest Star Cast Members
The series centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty.

[10/25/18 - 11:06 AM]
HBO Films Acquires "Icebox," With Debut Slated for Dec. 7
The film tells the story of a 12-year-old Honduran boy who is forced to flee his home and seek asylum in the United States, only to find himself trapped in the U.S. immigration system.

[10/25/18 - 10:30 AM]
"Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash" Is the No. 1 Special in Freeform's History in Viewers and Key Adults
Freeform further spins the numbers for Saturday, October 20.

[10/25/18 - 10:01 AM]
BET Announces Official Nominees for the 2018 Soul Train Awards: H.E.R. and Bruno Mars Lead with 6 Nominations Followed by SZA, Ella Mai, Daniel Caesar, and Cardi B
Filming on November 17 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, "BET presents: 2018 Soul Train Awards" will air on BET and BET HER on November 25 at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/25/18 - 09:07 AM]
Video: "John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons" - Official Trailer - Netflix
John Leguizamo won't rest until every moron becomes less of a moron.

[10/25/18 - 09:01 AM]
The Fifth and Final Season of "Broad City" Premieres on January 24 on Comedy Central
All-new episodes will be followed by Comedy Central's brand-new half-hour scripted series, "The Other Two."

[10/25/18 - 09:00 AM]
Season Five of "Botched" Set to Premiere Thursday, December 6th at 10 PM ET/PT on E!
Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif will continue to change the lives of their patients as they come face to face with the most complicated reconstructive surgeries they've ever been challenged.

[10/25/18 - 09:00 AM]
CBS All Access Announces Series Order for Animated Comedy "Star Trek: Lower Decks"
Emmy-winner Mike McMahan is behind the project, which will focus on the support crew serving on one of Starfleet's least important ships.

[10/25/18 - 08:13 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Wins with World Series Coverage
Game 2 takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/25/18 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Um, You Know What? "F Is for Family" Is Back November 30!
The animated comedy transports viewers back to the 1970s, a time when political correctness, helicopter parenting and indoor smoking bans weren't part of anyone's vocabulary, let alone the norm.

[10/25/18 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "Money Heist" Season Three - Now in Production - Netflix
Look for the show's new season in 2019 on the streaming service.

[10/25/18 - 06:00 AM]
E!'s "Busy Tonight" Welcomes Mindy Kaling, Julia Roberts, Olivia Munn, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kristen Bell, John Stamos and More This Season as Late Night Talk Show Premieres Sunday, October 28 at 10:00P
Jimmy Kimmel, Fred Armisen and Andy Cohen will also drop by the premiere week.

[10/25/18 - 06:00 AM]
CBSN Launches on Hulu with Live TV
The deal makes it possible to watch CBSN's live, anchored news coverage through the premium streaming service.

[10/25/18 - 04:15 AM]
Netflix Announces Five New German Original Titles
The five series display a variety of genres and formats, from epic tales of the past and future, contemporary crime dramas, coming-of-age stories and compelling family sagas.

[10/25/18 - 04:15 AM]
Dr. Phil McGraw, Host of the #1 Daytime Talk Show "Dr. Phil," Extends Deal Through 2023
The new deal adds three years onto his current deal and will take the groundbreaking, most-watched daytime talker through its 21st season.

[10/25/18 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Outlaw King" New Trailer - Launching Globally on Netflix November 9th
The Chris Pine-led 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.

[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.







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[02/10/26 - 12:00 PM]
Teresa Palmer-Led Mystery Series,?"The Family Next Door," to Debut Monday, February 23 on Acorn TV
When the enigmatic Isabelle (Palmer) moves into a small seaside rental in Osprey Point, her obsessive drive to solve a neighborhood mystery casts suspicion on four local families.

[02/10/26 - 11:08 AM]
NBC to Rebroadcast the Pilot Episode of "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" on Feb. 28 Immediately Following "Saturday Night Live"
The series returns on Monday, February 23 at 8 p.m. with an encore of the pilot and a new episode immediately following at 8:30 p.m. in its timeslot premiere.

[02/10/26 - 10:27 AM]
MLB.TV Launches on ESPN Beginning February 10
Beginning today, fans can purchase MLB.TV through ESPN platforms with flexible options designed to meet a range of viewing needs.

[02/10/26 - 09:26 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Confirms Receipt of Further Amended Unsolicited Tender Offer from Paramount Skydance
The Board is not modifying its recommendation with respect to the Netflix Merger Agreement.

[02/10/26 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Dear Killer Nannies" - Teaser - Hulu
"Dear Killer Nannies" is a gripping coming-of-age series told through Juampi's perspective as a child, the son of Colombia's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar Gaviria.

[02/10/26 - 09:02 AM]
Video: National Geographic Documentary Films and Abramorama Unveil Trailer, Coast-to-Coast Theatrical Simulcast, and Disney+ and Hulu Streaming Date for Werner Herzog's "Ghost Elephants"
The film follows National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes on an epic journey as he sets out with some of the last remaining master trackers in the world in pursuit of an animal long believed to be a myth.

[02/10/26 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace" Debuts February 27
From the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, comedian Chris Fleming bursts onto the screen with a fun and lighthearted blend of skillful storytelling and wild physicality in his first HBO stand-up special.

[02/10/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The 32nd Annual Actor Awards" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Host Kristen Bell is ringing up SAG-AFTRA members everywhere to spread the word about the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA.

[02/10/26 - 08:00 AM]
Paramount+ and CBS Partner to Air "UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2" Live on Paramount+ and CBS Television Network
Plus, CBS announced today "This Is UFC," tracing UFC's rise from underground spectacle to global powerhouse, airing Friday, February 20, (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.

[02/10/26 - 08:00 AM]
The Chaos Continues as Another Explosive Season of "Mama June" Returns Friday, March 13 with New Friends and New Foes
The new season promises to deliver everything fans love about the Shannon family and more, from family feuds and fires to Mama drama and a wedding.

[02/10/26 - 06:28 AM]
Great American Media Partners with Bestselling Author Melissa Ferguson to Adapt "Meet Me in the Margins" and Upcoming Novel, "The Christmas Yes List" into New Original Movies for 2026
Known for her heartfelt storytelling, faith-forward themes, and charming romantic comedies, Ferguson has become a favorite among readers of Christian romance and romantic comedy novels.

[02/10/26 - 06:01 AM]
Paramount Enhances Its Superior $30 Per Share All-Cash Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery and Provides Update on Regulatory Progress
Paramount's enhanced offer provides definitively superior value and certainty, as reflected in added provisions and distinguishing elements.

[02/10/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "One Piece" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Netflix's epic high-seas pirate adventure returns for Season 2 - unleashing fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet.

[02/09/26 - 11:01 AM]
"Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars" Programming Update
The previously announced premiere date will be shifting two weeks and now premieres Friday, March 13 on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu.

[02/09/26 - 09:32 AM]
Video: Oxygen Unveils Premiere Date and Official Trailer for "A Plan to Kill" Season Two
Season two is set to premiere Sunday, March 8 at 7pm ET/PT.