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[10/29/18 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 29
Updates include: YouTube orders pilot for "The Edge of Seventeen" TV series; Amazon locks in cast for "College"; and Casey Johnson, David Windsor sign onto Freeform's "Besties."

[10/29/18 - 02:28 PM]
FOX Sports Scores Sixth Consecutive Primetime Win with World Series Game 5 Clincher
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, October 28.

[10/29/18 - 02:06 PM]
"Cosmos: Possible Worlds" to Premiere Monday March 4 on National Geographic
Airing as a global event on National Geographic in 172 countries and 43 languages, it will also air on FOX in the U.S.

[10/29/18 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Announces Midseason Premiere Dates
Look for "Gotham" and "The Orville" to anchor Thursday nights beginning in January.

[10/29/18 - 12:32 PM]
Writer-Producer Chris Van Dusen Signs Series Overall Deal with Netflix
His first will be Shondaland's "Untitled Bridgerton Project," a one-hour drama ordered straight-to-series, based on Julia Quinn's best-selling novels.

[10/29/18 - 11:33 AM]
The Boss Is Back! CNBC's "The Profit" Returns for Season 6 on Tuesday, December 4 at 10PM ET/PT
Over the course of the series, serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis has invested $75 million of his own money helping small business owners save and grow their companies - and now he's ready to put even more on the line.

[10/29/18 - 11:06 AM]
Nickelodeon Dishes Out Hefty Helpings for the Thanksgiving Season Beginning Monday, November 5
Highlights include a sneak peek of Nickelodeon's "Cousins for Life" and the premiere of "Rainbow Rangers" on Nick Jr.

[10/29/18 - 11:00 AM]
FOX Announces Cast for Live Musical Production of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Musical "Rent," Airing Sunday, January 27
Kiersey Clemons, Brandon Victor Dixon, Jordan Fisher, Vanessa Hudgens and Brennin Hunt are among the ensemble.

[10/29/18 - 11:00 AM]
CBS All Access Renews "Strange Angel" for a Second Season
"We look forward to exploring the next chapter of Jack Parsons' journey," said Julie McNamara.

[10/29/18 - 10:05 AM]
New Season of "Maine Cabin Masters" Premieres on DIY Network Monday Dec. 3
Armed with a passion to save some of the country's oldest cabins, master builder Chase Morrill and his intrepid construction team salvage decaying rustic retreats in a new season.

[10/29/18 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Don't Watch This" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new short film anthology is now available on the streaming service.

[10/29/18 - 10:01 AM]
"Bill Burr Presents Paul Virzi: I'll Say This" One-Hour Stand-Up Special Premieres Tuesday, November 2 at 12:30 A.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
"Paul's growth as a comedian over the last five years has been amazing to watch," said Burr.

[10/29/18 - 09:30 AM]
Ninth Annual "CMA Country Christmas" to Air Dec. 10 on The ABC Television Network and Reba McEntire Returns for Second Year as Host
Joining Reba are legendary acts and country favorites including Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young.

[10/29/18 - 09:28 AM]
Netflix Starts Production Today of Its New Series "High Seas" in Madrid and Shows Its First Look
"High Seas" is an eight-episode mystery-drama series set in the 1940s in a luxury transatlantic ship.

[10/29/18 - 09:03 AM]
HBO Sports(R)' "24/7 The Match: Tiger vs. Phil," An Inside Look at the Highly Anticipated One-on-One Contest Between Golf Stars Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, Debuts Tuesday, Nov. 13 on HBO
The behind-the-scenes show chronicles Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, two of the sport's most accomplished competitors, as they prepare to go head-to-head for a live pay-per-view event at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas on Friday, November 23.

[10/29/18 - 09:01 AM]
TLC and HGTV Set for Ultimate Crossover Programming Event with Relaunch of Classic TLC Home Makeover Series, "While You Were Out"
In a key move, the series premiere will simulcast on both networks, with each network brand lending its special flair to the series.

[10/29/18 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Picks Up Historic 30th and 31st Seasons of Its Longest-Running Prime-Time Entertainment Show, "America's Funniest Home Videos"
Plus: the producers have created a new comedy reality series, "Videos After Dark," hosted by comedian Bob Saget and featuring home videos with an edgier twist.

[10/29/18 - 08:46 AM]
Video: Meet the Cast from "Westside"
The Netflix series offers an unscripted and deeply personal glimpse into the journeys of nine young L.A.-based musicians as they follow their dreams.

[10/29/18 - 08:22 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Clincher Pushes FOX in Front
The network's coverage snaps the season-long win streak of NBC's "Sunday Night Football."

[10/29/18 - 08:17 AM]
"Dogs" Launches Globally on Netflix November 16
The series tracks six incredible stories from across the globe including Syria, Japan, Costa Rica, Italy and the US - each proving that the unconditional love one feels for their dog is a beautiful universal truth.

[10/29/18 - 08:09 AM]
Ovation and Reelz to Broadcast the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting
Co-presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, this beloved American tradition features live musical performances and the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President's Park (White House).

[10/29/18 - 08:00 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Announces Guest Line-Up for Week of Shows Covering the Midterm Elections from Florida
Andrew Gillum, Derek Jeter, Ana Navarro and Dwyane Wade are all scheduled to appear.

[10/29/18 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Diablero" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Before angels had abandoned Mexico City, there was a balance between good and evil.

[10/29/18 - 06:57 AM]
"The NFL on CBS" Week 8 Ratings Up 13%
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, October 28.

[10/28/18 - 08:51 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: Game 4 Sends FOX to the Top Spot
The network's World Series coverage leads the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/28/18 - 08:17 AM]
College Football Week 9: ESPN Up 56% Year-Over-Year on Saturday
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, October 27.

[10/27/18 - 08:30 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Lifts FOX to Top Spot
The network's primetime portion of the marathon Game 3 leads the night in all categories.

[10/27/18 - 03:47 AM]
Video: "The Last Kingdom" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Based on Bernard Cornwell's best-selling books, the series follows warrior and hero Uhtred as he seeks to reclaim his birthright - his ancestral lands of Bebbanburg.

[10/26/18 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 26
Updates include: Netflix cancels "American Vandal" after two seasons; ABC orders extra episode of "The Conners"; and Jeryl Prescott cast as Madame Xanadu in DC Universe's "Swamp Thing."

[10/26/18 - 02:15 PM]
Video: Showtime Releases Trailer for "Shut Up and Dribble"
The highly-anticipated three-part documentary series is a powerful inside look at the changing role of NBA athletes through the lens of our shifting cultural and political environment.

[10/26/18 - 01:31 PM]
"A Million Little Things" Receives a Full-Season Order from ABC
Season to date in Nielsen's Live + 7 Day ratings, the series is attracting an average audience of 8.0 million viewers and a 2.0/9 in Adults 18-49.

[10/26/18 - 12:00 PM]
Netflix Rounds Out Casting for Liz Garbus' "Lost Girls"
Amy Ryan, Gabriel Byrne, Thomasin McKenzie, Lola Kirke, Oona Laurence, Reed Birney, Dean Winters, Miriam Shor, Kevin Corrigan and Rosal Colon star in the project.

[10/26/18 - 11:31 AM]
Disney Channel's Hit Series "Andi Mack" Anchors Friday Prime-Time Lineup
The series, which had been airing on Mondays, will now lead into "Coop and Cami Ask the World" and "Raven's Home" on Friday nights.

[10/26/18 - 11:02 AM]
Video: "The Hookup Plan" - Teaser - Netflix
The cast of "The Hookup Plan" want you to know they're a romcom, so why not invoke the most iconic romcom of all time, "Love Actually."

[10/26/18 - 10:31 AM]
NBC to Air Two-Part "Timeless" Series Finale on Thursday, December 20
Look for the two-hour event beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/26/18 - 10:15 AM]
The Hour-Long CMA Awards Special, "Country Music's Biggest Stars: In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts," Airs Sunday, Nov. 11 at 10:00 p.m. EST, on ABC
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the special features new interviews and updates from the numerous country music stars who have opened their lives and homes for Roberts throughout the years.

[10/26/18 - 10:11 AM]
FOX Orders Animated Comedy "Duncanville," From Amy Poehler and Mike and Julie Scully, To Premiere During the 2019-2020 Season
The series centers on the life of Duncan, a spectacularly average 15-year-old boy, his family and friends.

[10/26/18 - 10:07 AM]
Hulu Announces "Four Weddings and a Funeral" Casting
Jessica Williams, Nikesh Patel, Rebecca Rittenhouse and John Reynolds have been cast in the upcoming limited romantic comedy series.

[10/26/18 - 09:38 AM]
Investigation Discovery Takes a Raw and Intense Look at Life and Death on the Frontlines of Law Enforcement in the New Series "Body Cam"
The 10-episode series premieres on Tuesday, November 27 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[10/26/18 - 09:31 AM]
Ready for Fireworks? "Friends from College" Returns January 11
Keegan-Michael Key (Ethan), Cobie Smulders (Lisa), Annie Parisse (Sam), Nat Faxon (Nick), Fred Savage (Max) and Jae Suh Park (Marianne) star in the new season.

[10/26/18 - 09:30 AM]
Adam Scott Enters "The Twilight Zone" - New Original Series Coming to CBS All Access in 2019
Scott will star in the episode "Nightmare at 30,000 Feet."

[10/26/18 - 09:15 AM]
Netflix Set to Produce CG Animated Musical Based on the Life of Musical Visionary Wyclef Jean
The film will be based on the real-life story of Jean's childhood in Haiti.

[10/26/18 - 09:01 AM]
"Lego(R) Star Wars: All-Stars," A Series of New Animated Shorts and Full-Length Episodes, to Debut Beginning Monday, Oct. 29
The first five shorts will roll out daily that week, culminating in a compilation special highlighting three additional shorts on Saturday, November 10 on Disney XD and DisneyNOW.

[10/26/18 - 08:14 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Charts with NFL Coverage
The network's "Thursday Night Football" helps lead the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/26/18 - 05:16 AM]
Checking in on Netflix's First Mandarin-Language International Original, "Nowhere Man"
The series, currently being shot in Taiwan, stars Joseph Chang, Bo-Chieh Wang, and Zhou Ming-Fu.

[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.







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[11/19/25 - 01:00 PM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh" Debuts December 12
Sarah Sherman's unholy alter ego, Sarah Squirm, slithers onto your screen in her first stand-up comedy special.

[11/19/25 - 12:31 PM]
Next on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN - December 2025
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[11/19/25 - 12:26 PM]
ESPN, Major League Baseball Reach Innovative New Agreement Featuring Significant Collection of National and Local Rights
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[11/19/25 - 12:24 PM]
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[11/19/25 - 12:01 PM]
MLB on Netflix Live in 2026: Opening Night, the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, and Field of Dreams
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[11/19/25 - 11:03 AM]
Romantic Drama Series "Heated Rivalry" Debuts November 28 on HBO Max
New episodes of the six-episode season will debut weekly leading up to the finale on Friday, December 26.

[11/19/25 - 11:01 AM]
Comedy Central Announces "The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Give the Man a Prize"
The latest special is set to premiere directly after "The Daily Show" on Monday, December 8 at 11:30pm ET/PT and will be available on Paramount+, "The Daily Show's" YouTube Channel, and VOD starting December 9.

[11/19/25 - 11:00 AM]
Maria Zuckerman Enters Into Multi-Year First-Look Producing Deal with FOX Entertainment Studios to Develop Slate of Premium Scripted Content and Prestige Non-Fiction
An Emmy Award-winning producer and respected industry leader, Zuckerman is known for her ability to identify and champion brand-defining stories and talent that balance artistic excellence with commercial success.

[11/19/25 - 11:00 AM]
AMC Networks' December Highlights Include "Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale," "Midsomer Murders," "Bridezillas," "Best Christmas Ever" and More
"Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale" returns Thursday, December 25 with new episodes through January 29.

[11/19/25 - 09:18 AM]
Peacock Announces January 15 Premiere Date for "Ponies"
The espionage thriller series starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson will premiere on Thursday, January 15.

[11/19/25 - 09:05 AM]
The CW Network Sets 2026 Midseason Premiere Dates for Returning Hit Series
Highlights include the season premiere of "Wild Cards" on Monday, January 26 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/19/25 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Stargate" Announcement - Prime Video
Amazon MGM Studios has greenlit a new "Stargate" series for Prime Video.

[11/19/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration" - Official Trailer - Netflix
'Tis the season! Meghan shares her favorite holiday traditions, seasonal crafts and family recipes with friends old and new in this festive special.

[11/19/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Available December 8 on Disney+
Follow your friends one last time.

[11/19/25 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original "Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East" Debuts December 2
New episodes will premiere on subsequent Tuesdays through the end of the NFL regular season and continue into the NFL playoffs in January 2026.