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[11/08/18 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 8
Updates include: Lionsgate mulls "Orange Is the New Black" sequel series; Jeremy Irvine, Brian J. Smith first to board USA's "Treadstone"; and David Simon, Ed Burns bring "The Plot Against America" to HBO.

[11/08/18 - 08:01 PM]
Netflix Announces Eight New Original Films and One New Original Series from India
They'll join the previously announced series "Selection Day," "Baahubali: Before the Beginning" and "Leila."

[11/08/18 - 02:37 PM]
Amazon Prime Video Announces Christmas Special for Hit Kids Series "Pete the Cat" to Premiere November 20 in the US and UK
Based on the popular book series, "Pete The Cat: A Very Groovy Christmas" features the voices of Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Jessica Biel, and Jacob Tremblay.

[11/08/18 - 02:04 PM]
Video: "Cam" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film is a technology-driven psychological thriller set in the world of webcam porn starring Madeline Brewer.

[11/08/18 - 02:00 PM]
The Walt Disney Company's New Direct-to-Consumer Streaming Service Will Be Called Disney+, Launching in the U.S. in Late 2019
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger also confirmed that Marvel Studios is developing a series based on Loki, the god of mischief, to star Tom Hiddleston.

[11/08/18 - 01:43 PM]
Diego Luna Will Reprise the Role of Cassian Andor in a New "Star Wars" Live-Action Series for Disney+
The series, which will go into production next year, follows the adventures of rebel spy Cassian Andor during the formative years of the Rebellion and prior to the events of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

[11/08/18 - 01:23 PM]
Bravo Media's "Shahs of Sunset" Delivers a Shocking Two-Part Reunion Beginning Thursday, November 15 at 9PM ET/PT
Look for the conclusion on Thursday, November 29 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/08/18 - 01:12 PM]
NBC, Universal Brand Development and LEGO Unleash Two-Part "LEGO(R) Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit" on Nov. 29
The story takes place before the adventures of "Jurassic World" in 2015.

[11/08/18 - 12:46 PM]
The CW Network Orders Additional Episodes of All Three New Fall Series
With these additional episodes, "Charmed" will finish its first season with 22 episodes, and "All American" and "Legacies" will have 16 episodes each for their first season runs.

[11/08/18 - 12:44 PM]
"MythBusters Jr." Explodes Onto Science Channel on Wednesday, January 2 at 9 PM
Adam Savage will return to television as host and executive producer of the 10-episode series.

[11/08/18 - 12:41 PM]
AMC Presents Its Largest Slate of Holiday Programming with "AMC Best Christmas Ever"
Beginning Monday, November 26 through Christmas Day, the monthlong programming marathon will offer up more than 600 hours of holiday-themed movies, specials and family favorite films.

[11/08/18 - 12:36 PM]
Netflix Reveals First Look at New Natural History Series "Our Planet"
The groundbreaking, eight-part series will showcase the planet's most precious species and fragile habitats, revealing amazing sights on Earth in ways they've never been seen using the latest in 4k camera technology.

[11/08/18 - 10:31 AM]
TV One's Autobiographical Series "Uncensored" Claims the #1 Spot on Ad-Supported Cable Among African-American Viewers on Sunday Nights at 10 P.M. ET
TV One further spins the numbers for the month of October.

[11/08/18 - 10:30 AM]
Roy Cohn Documentary, From Director Ivy Meeropol, To Debut on HBO in 2019
The untitled film features recently discovered audiotapes of candid discussions between Cohn and journalist Peter Manso, recorded at the height of Cohn's career as a power broker in the rough and tumble world of New York City business and politics.

[11/08/18 - 10:00 AM]
NBC Sets January Premiere Dates and New Timeslots
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" will premiere Thursday, January 10 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[11/08/18 - 09:22 AM]
Video: YouTube Original Comedy Series "Champaign Ill" Debuts Official Trailer
Adam Pally and Sam Richardson star in the project, which launches December 12 on YouTube Premium.

[11/08/18 - 08:34 AM]
Video: "Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia" - Stand-up Special Promo - Netflix
The all-new comedy special streams November 20, only on Netflix.

[11/08/18 - 08:12 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Reclaims Demo Crown in Tight Race
The "Empire"-fueled network edges NBC for the top spot among adults 18-49.

[11/08/18 - 06:02 AM]
Comedian Katherine Ryan Returns to Netflix with New Scripted Series, "The Duchess," and Second Stand-Up Special, "Glitter Room"
"The Duchess" follows the powerful and problematic choices of a fashionably disruptive single mom living in London.

[11/08/18 - 01:01 AM]
Netflix Unveils 17 New Originals from Asia
Newly announced efforts include anime projects based on "Pacific Rim" and "Altered Carbon."

[11/07/18 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 7
Updates include: The CW eyes reboot of USA's "The 4400"; Rebecca Front cast in HBO's "Avenue 5"; and Kirby Howell-Baptiste tapped for Hulu's "Veronica Mars" revival.

[11/07/18 - 10:30 PM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle"
Acclaimed actor and director Andy Serkis reinvents Rudyard Kipling's beloved masterpiece, in which a boy torn between two worlds accepts his destiny and becomes a legend.

[11/07/18 - 06:21 PM]
Season Three of Epix Original Spy Series "Berlin Station" from Paramount Television & Anonymous Content Now Premiering Sunday, December 2 at 9 PM ET/PT on Epix
The series was previously announced to air on Monday nights beginning December 3.

[11/07/18 - 02:43 PM]
ABC News' "Meghan's New Life: The Real Princess Diaries" Premieres Thursday, Nov. 22
ABC News takes an up-close look at Meghan Markle's royal beginnings as the Duchess of Sussex in a prime-time special.

[11/07/18 - 01:00 PM]
ABC Orders Full Seasons of Tuesday Night Comedies "The Kids Are Alright" and "Splitting Up Together"
Both entries have been given full-season orders, Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, announced today.

[11/07/18 - 12:10 PM]
"Busy Tonight" Welcomes Tina Fey in Special Live Episode Immediately Following "The E! People's Choice Awards" This Sunday, November 11th at 11P ET/PT
Other upcoming guests include Emily Ratajkowski (11/7), Camila Mendes (11/12), and Taran Killam (11/13).

[11/07/18 - 12:02 PM]
"The Truth About Killer Robots," Revealing the Growing Impact of Automation, Debuts Nov. 26, Exclusively on HBO
Narrated by Kodomoroid, a lifelike Japanese android, the film focuses on the growing use of robotics in manufacturing, the service and life-and-death policing matters.

[11/07/18 - 12:00 PM]
Michael Sheen Joins CBS All Access' "The Good Fight"
Sheen will play Roland Blum, a brilliant, charismatic and Machiavellian lawyer.

[11/07/18 - 11:37 AM]
Mamoudou Athie, Niecy Nash and Courtney B. Vance to Star in Prentice Penny's "Uncorked" for Netflix
The film is a father/son story about love, sacrifice and following your heart and is loosely based on writer/director Prentice Penny's own family history.

[11/07/18 - 10:01 AM]
Breaking News From Freeform's "25 Days of Christmas" Holiday Junket
The cable channel releases trailers and photos from the upcoming event.

[11/07/18 - 10:00 AM]
Giuliana Rancic and Jason Kennedy to Co-Host E's "Live from the Red Carpet: The 2018 People's Choice Awards" This Sunday, November 11th Beginning at 7PM ET/PT
They'll be joined by Nina Parker, Jeannie Mai and Zanna Roberts Rassi.

[11/07/18 - 09:13 AM]
MTV Unveils New Episodes of "Catfish: The TV Show" - Host Nev Schulman Hunts for New Co-Host Beginning Wednesday, November 28 at 9PM ET/PT
The explosive eight new episodes will feature Nev Schulman as he auditions actors, athletes and influencers to help him track down online daters and bring them face-to-face for the first time.

[11/07/18 - 09:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Election Night in Viewers, Demos
The Peacock's full night of coverage holds off ABC and CBS in both categories.

[11/07/18 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer for "The Princess Switch"
Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Palladio and Nick Sagar star in the holiday film.

[11/07/18 - 08:12 AM]
A Live "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Beat Closest Competition by 17% on Tuesday
CBS spins the late-night numbers for Tuesday, November 6.

[11/07/18 - 08:02 AM]
Actress Megan Fox Embarks on an Epic Journey to Investigate Enduring Ancient Mysteries in Travel Channel's New Series "Legends of the Lost with Megan Fox"
Look for the series to premiere on Tuesday, December 4 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/07/18 - 07:52 AM]
Airing Live on Election Night, ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Hits 5-Month Highs
ABC spins the late-night numbers for Tuesday, November 6.

[11/07/18 - 03:41 AM]
Belen Atienza, Sandra Hermida and Jesus de la Vega To Produce "Alma," A Young Adult Supernatural Drama Created and Directed By Sergio G. Sanchez
After surviving a bus crash that kills most of her classmates, Alma awakes with no memories of the incident or her past.

[11/07/18 - 03:40 AM]
From the Creator of "Borgen" and "Ride Upon the Storm" Comes "Ragnarok," A New Norwegian Netflix Original Series
The six-part series unfolds in the small fictional town of Edda in the middle of the vast and enthralling Norwegian countryside and is a modern day coming of age drama rooted in Norse mythology, set in a high school arena.

[11/07/18 - 03:39 AM]
A Great Story Can Come from Anywhere and Travel Everywhere
Netflix continues its investment in European content with the announcement of new original series from Norway and Spain.

[11/06/18 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 6
Updates include: NBC's "Reverie," TNT's "Good Behavior" get the ax; Vince Gilligan preps "Breaking Bad" movie; and Andy Bean, Derek Mears to lead DC Universe's "Swamp Thing."

[11/06/18 - 04:00 PM]
New Episodes of "The Alec Baldwin Show" Will Resume in Its New Timeslot on Saturday, Dec. 8
Repeats of "Shark Tank" will fill the show's former Sunday time period.

[11/06/18 - 01:03 PM]
USA Network Announces Second Season Pickup of "The Purge" Ahead of Tonight's Season 1 Finale
"USA Network is so proud to be the television home for the iconic franchise," said Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment.

[11/06/18 - 10:03 AM]
Food Network Kicks Off Thanksgiving "Feast Week" on November 18th with "Choose Your Side" Live Event
"Choose Your Side" marks the official start for Food Network's Thanksgiving week special feature, "Feast Week," which is full of Thanksgiving-themed content from viewers' favorite Food Network personalities.

[11/06/18 - 09:18 AM]
VH1 to Premiere "In Session Live with Dr. Jess" on Monday, November 12th at 10PM ET/PT wITH New York Times Best Selling Author Charlamagne Tha God and Dr. Jessica Clemons
This groundbreaking, hour-long event from Big Fish Entertainment will feature Charlamagne in the first live session on mental health in television history.

[11/06/18 - 08:44 AM]
Netflix Unveils Robust Slate of Animated Event Programming for Kids and Families Around the World
The six all-new projects together with Netflix's previously announced titles now comprise a slate that features a variety of animation styles - including CG, 2D, and stop-motion.

[11/06/18 - 08:39 AM]
Video: WE tv Reveals a Dramatic New Supertease of the Highly Anticipated Second Season of "Love After Lockup"
The show's sophomore run kicks off Friday, December 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/06/18 - 08:15 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Top Charts in Viewers, Demos
The Peacock takes home victories in both categories last night.

[11/06/18 - 06:36 AM]
ID's "Killer Unknown" Chronicles Active Investigations of Tulsa County Cold Case Task Force Working to Crack Unsolved Murder Cases Across Oklahoma
The six-part series launches Saturday, November 24 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/06/18 - 05:00 AM]
Academy Award Nominee Melissa McCarthy to Be Honored as the People's Icon of 2018 at "The E!'s People's Choice Awards"
McCarthy will be honored for her work across film and television including "The Heat," "The Boss," "Spy," Ghostbusters," "Tammy," "St. Vincent" and "Bridesmaids," which she was nominated for a SAG and an Academy Award.







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[11/15/24 - 11:44 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Halloween Week Scares Up Season Highs in Total Viewers and Households
Thursday's Halloween celebration "Only HALLOWEEN in the Building," featuring the annual fan-favorite costume contest, was the show's top telecast in both Total Viewers (2.396 million) and Households (1.64 rating) in seven months.

[11/15/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: NBC's New Hit Comedy "St. Denis Medical" Boosts Fan Engagement by Dropping First Episode on TikTok and YouTube Today
Building on the series' rave reviews and tremendous momentum that saw 87 million video views leading up to premiere night, NBC is expanding the show's reach by gifting viewers the first episode for free on both platforms through December 1.

[11/15/24 - 11:00 AM]
"Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" Returns for Season Three with an Epic, Edge-of-Your-Seat Five-Week Event Featuring 2-Hour Mega Episodes Premiering Wednesday, January 8
Each week, the two-hour super charged episodes will feature household names enduring some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process.

[11/15/24 - 10:14 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" 500th Telecast Is Top Entertainment Program of the Night in Adults 18-49
In addition, the milestone episode ranked as the No. 1 telecast on Tuesday night in Women 18-34 (0.92 rating) and Women 18-49 (0.95 rating), as well as Teens 12-17 (0.29 rating) and Adults 25-54 (0.93 rating).

[11/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Kylie Cantrall Is Back as Red in New Music Video "Red Christmas" Available Now on Disney+ and YouTube
Cantrall originated the character in this summer's smash hit Disney Original movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red," becoming Disney+'s most-watched Live Action Original Movie since "Hocus Pocus 2" with over 33 million views in just 12 weeks.

[11/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Networks' "Best Christmas Ever" Returns with Month-Long Celebration of the Holidays Beginning November 30
With over 550 hours of holiday programming, AMC's jolly lineup has something for everyone in the family.

[11/15/24 - 08:31 AM]
The Country Music Association and ABC Celebrate Country Music's Biggest Night with Special Programming Leading Into "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Country music fans will have a front-row seat to their favorite country music stars starting this weekend.

[11/15/24 - 08:04 AM]
ABC News Announces Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Special Hosted by Luke Bryan Ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards
"Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards - A Special Edition of 20/20" will air Tuesday, November 19, at 10:01 p.m. EST on ABC.

[11/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The New York Times Presents: Weight of the World" - Official Teaser - FX
As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, this film follows three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and explores how decades of diet culture and society's relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.

[11/15/24 - 05:31 AM]
Conan O'Brien to Host 97th Oscars
"America demanded it, and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," said O'Brien.

[11/15/24 - 03:02 AM]
Video: "Seven Doors" - Main Trailer - Netflix
All hail the king. "Seven Doors" will open December 13. Only on Netflix.

[11/15/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "1992" - Official Trailer - Netflix Spain
An enraged serial killer, mysteriously linked to Expo 92 in Seville, burns his victims alive in this series directed by Álex de la Iglesia.

[11/14/24 - 02:02 PM]
Video: "Second Chance Stage" - Official Trailer - Max
Your dream is waiting. "Second Chance Stage" premieres November 28 on Max.

[11/14/24 - 01:23 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Presents Key Art and All-New Featurette Revealed for Showtime's "The Agency"
The highly-anticipated espionage political thriller features a star-studded cast, including 2x Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and series regulars Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Reza Brojerdi and Richard Gere.

[11/14/24 - 12:41 PM]
Celebrity Heroes Take On Superstar Villains in Quest to Conquer the Kitchen in "Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains"
Returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro welcomes newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso to transform these culinary disasters into cooking masters with each leading their own team of meal-making misfits.