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[11/05/18 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 5
Updates include: MTV eyes "Undressed" revival; James Wolk cast in HBO's "Watchmen"; and Bob Kushell dismissed from CBS's "Fam."

[11/05/18 - 06:45 PM]
Multimedia Personality Bobby Bones Joins ABC's "American Idol" as Official In-House Mentor
Last season, Bobby joined the Top 24 Idol hopefuls as they prepared to take the stage with their all-star celebrity duet partners.

[11/05/18 - 01:15 PM]
Video: New Hulu Original Comedy Series "The Bisexual" U.S. Trailer Premiere
Desiree Akhavan stars in, directs and co-writes the six-part dramedy which offers a raw, funny, unapologetic take on bisexuality and the comic misconceptions surrounding it.

[11/05/18 - 12:11 PM]
National Geographic to Record Special Presentation of Emmy-Nominated Late-Night Talk Series "StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson: Live from the Beacon Theatre" with Featured Guest James Cameron
In addition to Cameron, guests include Ellie Kemper, Kevin Hand, Julie Huber and comic co-host Eugene Mirman.

[11/05/18 - 12:08 PM]
Sundance Now and Shudder to Acquire Seasons Two and Three of the Sky Original Drama Series "A Discovery of Witches"
The first season is set to premiere on both the services in U.S. and Canada on January 17.

[11/05/18 - 12:02 PM]
Video: Syfy's "Deadly Class" Reveals New Trailer and Key Art
The series premieres Wednesday, January 16 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[11/05/18 - 11:30 AM]
"Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" Renewed Through 2022-2023 Season
The ABC Owned Television Stations have signed on through the 2022-2023 season, in which "Wheel of Fortune" will celebrate its 40th anniversary and "Jeopardy!" will have 39 seasons under its belt.

[11/05/18 - 11:09 AM]
TNT Taps Tony Award Winner Anika Noni Rose to Star and Co-Executive Produce Pilot for "Beast Mode" (wt)
Tina Mabry is attached to direct the project, inspired by the life of legendary boxing trainer Ann Wolfe.

[11/05/18 - 11:01 AM]
Epix(R) Drama Series "Our Lady, LTD" Begins Production and Casts Damon Herriman, Chris Conrad, Terry O'Quinn and Hana Mae Lee
The newly announced cast joins previously announced Sir Ben Kingsley, Jacki Weaver, Jimmi Simpson, Luis Guzman, and Kurtwood Smith.

[11/05/18 - 11:00 AM]
Freeform's Newly-Expanded "31 Nights of Halloween" Delivers the Network's Most-Watched October in 3 Years
Freeform further spins the numbers for the month to date.

[11/05/18 - 11:00 AM]
Deck the Halls with CBS' Holiday Specials!
"The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS" kicks things off on Thursday, November 22.

[11/05/18 - 10:45 AM]
E! Announces Week-Long Movie Event Featuring "The E!'s People's Choice Award" Nominees Leading Up to the Network's Inaugural Telecast of the Award Show
Sandra Bullock, Chris Hemsworth, Anne Hathaway, Mandy Moore, Chris Pratt, Kevin Hart, Jamie Dornan, Sofia Vergara, Ryan Seacrest, Katherine McNamara and Melissa McCarthy are among those featured.

[11/05/18 - 10:34 AM]
Lifetime Has Greenlit Two New Original Movies Based on Beloved Novels
"Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta" and "Very Valentine" are both on tap for 2019.

[11/05/18 - 10:30 AM]
The Fifth and Final Season of "You're the Worst" Premieres Wednesday, January 9 on FXX
"You're the Worst" is a modern look at love and happiness told through the eyes of two people who haven't been very successful with either.

[11/05/18 - 10:01 AM]
ABC Picks Up a Full-Season Order of Freshman Series "The Rookie," Starring Nathan Fillion
The series is improving its time period over the same point last season by 84% in Total Viewers and by 36% in Adults 18-49.

[11/05/18 - 10:00 AM]
TBS Orders "Unqualified" (wt) Pilot with Shaquille O'Neal and Ken Jeong
The potential series will follow the unlikely duo as they take on different odd jobs.

[11/05/18 - 09:31 AM]
Critically Acclaimed Docu-Series "The Last Alaskans" Returns to Discovery Channel for All-New Season This November
The new season premieres Sunday, November 25 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[11/05/18 - 09:11 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Get Boost from Patriots/Packers
Said match-up gives the Peacock its best Sunday night of the season.

[11/05/18 - 09:02 AM]
Video: AMC Released Today New Trailer for "The Walking Dead"
The sizzle showcases the remainder of the first half of season 9, airing Sundays at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/05/18 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Films' "Deadwood" Movie Begins Production
In the "Deadwood" film, the indelible characters of the series are reunited after 10 years to celebrate South Dakota's statehood.

[11/05/18 - 08:08 AM]
Netflix to Produce "Jacob and the Sea Beast" Animated CG Feature Film from Academy Award(R) Winning Filmmaker Chris Williams
The project tells the epic story of a charming seafarer who sails into uncharted waters and discovers an unlikely ally in a sea monster.

[11/05/18 - 06:01 AM]
Video: A Film by Joel & Ethan Coen - "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" Trailer 2 Debut
The project is a six-part Western anthology film, a series of tales about the American frontier told through the unique and incomparable voice of Joel and Ethan Coen.

[11/05/18 - 05:02 AM]
ION Television set to "Bring the Holidays Home" with Six All-New Movie Premieres
Following record audiences in 2017, ION will kick off its 10th holiday movie season on Sunday, November 25.

[11/05/18 - 05:00 AM]
Queen of Hip-Hop, Nicki Minaj, to Open the "The E! People's Choice Awards," Airing Sunday, November 11 from 9:00 - 11:00PM ET/PT
Minaj is nominated for two awards this year including Female Artist of 2018 and Album of 2018.

[11/04/18 - 07:08 PM]
AMC Announces First Projects in Development from Chief Content Officer Scott M. Gimple for "The Walking Dead" Universe
As part of Gimple's multi-year plan, there are other projects currently in development, including additional films, specials, series, digital content and more.

[11/04/18 - 10:28 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: Alabama/LSU Showdown Puts CBS on Top
The Eye's college football coverage eclipses the competition last night.

[11/03/18 - 08:24 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Last Man Standing" Take Home Demo Honors
The network inches past the competition among adults 18-49.

[11/02/18 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 2
Updates include: HBO issues "Divorce" a third season renewal; Freeform axes "Alone Together" after two seasons; and Lamorne Morris to star in Hulu comedy pilot "Woke."

[11/02/18 - 02:20 PM]
Hulu Orders New Comedy Series "Dollface" from ABC Signature Studios
The comedy follows a young woman (Kat Dennings) who - after being dumped by her longtime boyfriend - must deal with her own imagination in order to literally and metaphorically re-enter the world of women, and rekindle the female friendships she left behind.

[11/02/18 - 11:53 AM]
NBC Expands Election Coverage on Tuesday; Bumps "The Voice" Recap to Thursday
"Will & Grace" and "I Feel Bad" will be preempted on Thursday, November 8.

[11/02/18 - 11:52 AM]
"Becoming Michelle: A First Lady's Journey with Robin Roberts - A Special Edition of 20/20" Airs Sunday, Nov. 11, on ABC
Obama will also speak to Roberts, live from Chicago, on "GMA" on Nov. 13, the day "Becoming" will be released.

[11/02/18 - 11:02 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Offers Documentary Short Film "The Family Business: Trump and Taxes" for Free Online
The film follows a team of New York Times investigative reporters through their diligent and intense efforts in uncovering the information that led to this exclusive report.

[11/02/18 - 10:14 AM]
Josh Duhamel, Mandy Moore, Matthew Morrison and Regina King Trace Their Family Trees and Reveal Their Ancestry on TLC's Emmy-Award Winning Series, "Who Do You Think You Are"
Look for the first of four new episodes on Monday, December 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/02/18 - 10:10 AM]
Freeform Corrals the Cast for the Upcoming Pilot "Breckman Rodeo" (Working Title)
Jess Gabor, Noah Le Gros, Kayla Wallace, Diego Josef, Vinnie Bennett and James Tarpey will star in the ensemble drama.

[11/02/18 - 09:03 AM]
truTV Sets Season Two Premiere for Scripted Hit "I'm Sorry"
The Andrea Savage-led comedy returns Wednesday, January 9 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/02/18 - 09:01 AM]
ABC, Disney Channel and Disney Parks Celebrate the Holidays with Three Magical Holiday Specials Featuring Star-Studded Musical Performances
During the specials, viewers will also get exclusive looks at upcoming attractions and experiences coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California.

[11/02/18 - 08:48 AM]
AMC Opens Writers' Rooms for Two Potential Series
"Rainy Day People" and "Kevin Can F*** Himself" are both in the works at the cable channel.

[11/02/18 - 08:26 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with NFL Coverage
CBS however edges the network among total viewers for the night.

[11/02/18 - 07:54 AM]
Little Mix, Bebe Rexha, David Guetta and Jason Derulo Round Out "2018 MTV EMA" Performer Lineup
These artists join previously-announced host and performer Hailee Steinfeld, Nicki Minaj, Halsey, RosalĂ­a, Panic! at the Disco, Alessia Cara, Marshmello, Bastille, Anne-Marie, Jack & Jack and "Global Icon" award recipient Janet Jackson.

[11/02/18 - 07:19 AM]
Netflix Announces Worldwide Casting Call for Lead Female Role in 2019 Original Live Action Comedy Film "Tall Girl"
The film follows a 16 year old who must embrace what makes her different and be proud to stand out, not fit in.

[11/02/18 - 07:15 AM]
Discovery to Go Live from the U.S.-Mexico Border in All New Series "Border Live"
The six-part series launches Wednesday, December 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/02/18 - 06:00 AM]
Find Out Who You Are and Do It on Purpose - "Dumplin'" Key Art Debut
Danielle MacDonald and Jennifer Aniston star in the Netflix film, from director Anne Fletcher.

[11/01/18 - 11:52 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 1
Updates include: truTV cancels "Talk Show the Game Show"; Virginia Madsen cast in DC Universe's "Swamp Thing"; and comedian Anjelah Johnson to star in NBC comedy pilot.

[11/01/18 - 03:02 PM]
"Watership Down" - Coming to BBC One This Christmas
The series, due on Christmas Day, is a co-production between BBC One and Netflix.

[11/01/18 - 02:22 PM]
"Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" Gets Voters to the Polls
Look for a bonus episode on Monday, November 5 in addition to its regularly scheduled installment on Wednesday, November 7.

[11/01/18 - 01:44 PM]
Hulu Adds "King of The Hill" and Locks in Exclusive Streaming Rights to "Family Guy," "Bob's Burgers," "American Dad!," "The Cleveland Show" and "Futurama"
Hulu has added all 13 seasons of "King of The Hill" exclusively to its service.

[11/01/18 - 01:15 PM]
Social Justice Leader Bryan Stevenson to Receive First-Ever People's Champion Award Presented by John Legend at "The E! People's Choice Awards" Telecast Live on Sunday, November 11
Critically acclaimed, multi-award winning singer-songwriter and philanthropist John Legend will present the award and also perform during a tribute to Stevenson.

[11/01/18 - 01:10 PM]
BYUtv Comes "Home for Christmas" with Movies, Music and Memories This Holiday Season
Highlights include the 15th annual "Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir" starring Sutton Foster and Hugh Bonneville.

[11/01/18 - 11:08 AM]
"The Brady Bunch" Cast Reunites to Kick Off Production of HGTV Renovation Series at Iconic Television Family Home
"A Very Brady Renovation" will feature Barry Williams (Greg), Maureen McCormick (Marcia), Christopher Knight (Peter), Eve Plumb (Jan), Mike Lookinland (Bobby) and Susan Olsen (Cindy).

[11/01/18 - 10:31 AM]
"Jon Glaser Loves Gear" Season 2 Returns January 9 on truTV
Joining the cast in the 10-episode sophomore season are Bowen Yang and guest star Christine Taylor.







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[12/10/25 - 01:06 PM]
Paramount Sends Letter to Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders
The letter "reiterates why Paramount's offer will deliver WBD shareholders with superior value and a faster, more certain path to completion than the Netflix transaction."

[12/10/25 - 12:08 PM]
NBCU's November to Remember Showcases the Power of Company's Programming
"All Her Fault" became the most-watched original series launch in Peacock history with 46 million hours.

[12/10/25 - 11:06 AM]
"LA Firestorm" Presents the Harrowing Heartbreaks and Heroics From Battles Against the Blazes that Burned Through Los Angeles Like a Blowtorch
The series premieres Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 8pm ET/5pm PT with all three parts airing back-to-back.

[12/10/25 - 11:01 AM]
Introducing - For the First Time in "The Masked Singer" History - America's Insider!
Singer, actress, dancer and social media personality Kylie Cantrall is unmasking pre-premiere and bringing fans along for the insane ride behind-the-scenes on the all-new season.

[12/10/25 - 10:03 AM]
All-New Season of "Moonshiners" Premieres Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
This season, history repeats itself as liquor prices skyrocket and trade wars cripple the legal market.

[12/10/25 - 10:01 AM]
"The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 - First Look & Date Announcement
Netflix's hit drama series returns for its fourth season on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

[12/10/25 - 10:01 AM]
Revisit the Beloved Classic Films from Academy Award-Winning Writer/Director/Producer James L. Brooks, Ahead of 20th Century Studios' Release of "Ella McCay," Coming to Theaters Friday
"Broadcast News," "Big," "Say Anything," "The War of the Roses," and "How Do You Know" are all available on Hulu.

[12/10/25 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Music Box: Happy and You Know It" Debuts December 25
The film explores the underestimated and wildly popular genre, delving behind the scenes to tell the origin stories of some of the top names in the field.

[12/10/25 - 10:00 AM]
Celebrate Christmas Morning with "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade," Thursday, Dec. 25, on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu
This year's special features performances by Gwen Stefani, Lady A, Bebe Rexha, Nicole Scherzinger, and more.

[12/10/25 - 09:54 AM]
ABC Unwraps Holiday Presentations of Fan Favorite Shows
"Dancing with the Holidays" was the top-performing holiday-themed special across the broadcast networks among Adults 18-49 in two years.

[12/10/25 - 09:07 AM]
Candace Cameron Bure, Aaron Ashmore, and Robin Dunne Star in, "Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Watchmaker," Streaming Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, January 1
In the latest installment, Ainsley McGregor thought craft markets and book clubs, not corpses, would define her new life back home in Sweet River.

[12/10/25 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Boxing disruptor Jake Paul challenges heavyweight powerhouse Anthony Joshua live in a career-defining super fight from Most Valuable Promotions.

[12/10/25 - 09:01 AM]
A New Doc Series About Natalee Holloway Recounts the Teen's Infamous Disappearance
For the first time, Natalee's mother, Beth Holloway, tells the full, definitive story of the case that's haunted her for the past 20 years - from the day of Natalee's disappearance to the dramatic confession two decades later.

[12/10/25 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces "The CEO Club," Sets Premiere Date and Debuts Key Art
Serena Williams, Thalia, Dee Hilfiger, Loren Ridinger, Winnie Harlow, Hannah Bronfman, and Isabela Grutman will star in this highly anticipated docu-series, premiering February 23.

[12/10/25 - 09:00 AM]
25 Years Later, ID Uncovers the Cult Influence Behind Andrea Yates' Shocking Act in New Docuseries
"The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story" will premiere Tuesday, January 6 from 8-11PM ET/PT on ID.