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[11/27/18 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 27
Updates include: Paramount Network's "First Wives Club" shifts to Viacom sibling BET; YouTube orders pilot for "Dark Cargo" from Ben Stiller; and Ava DuVernay inks mega-deal with Warner Bros. Television.

[11/27/18 - 09:08 PM]
Netflix Announces New Live Action Series "Cowboy Bebop" Based on the Japanese Original Animated Series
Shinichiro Watanabe, director of the original anime, will serve as a consultant on the 10-episode series.

[11/27/18 - 03:10 PM]
Netflix Announces Format Bending Procedural Series "Criminal"
This revolutionary procedural will comprise of 12 unique stories set in 4 different countries: France, Spain, Germany and the UK.

[11/27/18 - 03:01 PM]
Video: "Fuller House" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Tanner-Fuller-Gibblers are back with big laughs, unexpected guests and exciting new relationships.

[11/27/18 - 02:08 PM]
"Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Impressive Lineup Grows with Ella Mai, New York City Ballet, Rob Thomas, Radio City Rockettes on Nov. 28
The new additions join previously announced performers Diana Ross, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall, Brett Eldredge, Darci Lynne Farmer, John Legend, Martina McBride, Pentatonix and Kellie Pickler in the annual celebration.

[11/27/18 - 12:06 PM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Sommore: A Queen with No Spades"
The one-hour comedy special premieres Friday, December 21 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/27/18 - 10:52 AM]
Obsession Knows No Limits in "Hogar," The New Thriller Starring Javier Gutierrez and Mario Casas
The film will premiere only on Netflix in 2020.

[11/27/18 - 10:00 AM]
Drybar Founder Alli Webb Joins the Tank as a Brand-New Guest Shark on ABC's "Shark Tank"
She joins the already announced lineup of new guest Sharks including Charles Barkley, Matt Higgins and, former "Shark Tank" entrepreneur-turned-Shark, Jamie Siminoff.

[11/27/18 - 09:32 AM]
The New Year Starts Sweet with the Return of Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship"
Look for new episodes beginning Monday, January 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/27/18 - 09:09 AM]
Video: "The Ranch" Part 6 - Official Trailer - Netflix
It takes a family to raise a ranch. The Bennetts are back.

[11/27/18 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Grand Tour" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are back with a new season on January 18.

[11/27/18 - 09:00 AM]
Emmy Winning Writer/Producer Craig Gerber Expands to Overall Development Deal for Kids Programming at Disney Channels Worldwide
Gerber, whose talent and leadership steered two Disney Junior series - "Sofia the First" and "Elena of Avalor" - to become critically acclaimed worldwide hits, has entered into an overall development deal at Disney Channels Worldwide.

[11/27/18 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces Slate of Midseason Reality Programming
First up: "Big Brother: Celebrity Edition" returns for a second season Monday, January 21.

[11/27/18 - 08:32 AM]
Netflix to Create Exclusive Slate of Original Animated Event Series from the Iconic Roald Dahl Story Universe
The project will be based on the books from the acclaimed and award-winning author's best-selling library, including "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Matilda," "The BFG," "The Twits," and many other beloved titles.

[11/27/18 - 08:23 AM]
BET Celebrates Quincy Jones with New Music Special Produced by Ken Ehrlich Productions
"Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones" will premiere on Sunday, December 9 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/27/18 - 08:13 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Hold Onto Top Honors
The Peacock wins the night among adults 18-49 as well as total viewers.

[11/27/18 - 08:04 AM]
Mark Millar and Netflix Unveil "Sharkey the Bounty Hunter" as Next Millarworld Franchise
This is the third Millarworld franchise since Mark Millar joined Netflix on staff, following the best-selling "The Magic Order" and the upcoming "Prodigy," which is set to be released on December 5.

[11/27/18 - 07:05 AM]
Video: "Springsteen on Broadway" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The critically acclaimed, three times extended, Broadway phenomenon makes its global debut on Netflix.

[11/26/18 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 26
Updates include: Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey among those cast in Amazon's "Modern Love"; George Eads to exit "MacGyver" at CBS; and Vanessa Bayer tapped for arc on ABC's "Single Parents."

[11/26/18 - 07:06 PM]
Netflix Unveils 2019 Anime Highlights in Tokyo
Over the course of 2019, viewers everywhere will be able to discover and enjoy even more Anime coming from some of the best creators in the word, as well as a chance to revisit some of the most beloved stories they already know and love.

[11/26/18 - 01:23 PM]
NBCUniversal Television Distribution to Launch "Judge Jerry" in Fall 2019
"Judge Jerry" has already been sold in 75% of the U.S. to major station groups, including Tribune, Sinclair, Weigel, Hearst, Cox, Sun Beam, Block, Raycom, Tegna, Scripps, Meredith, Capital and more.

[11/26/18 - 01:22 PM]
"America's Got Talent" Winner Darci Lynne Farmer Lights Up the Holidays with TV Special Featuring Her Famous Puppets and Notable Guests
"Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas" airs Tuesday, December 11 at 9:00/8:00c on NBC.

[11/26/18 - 01:10 PM]
Disney and the National Football League Join Forces to Expand Coverage of the NFL Draft
ABC will be the exclusive broadcast home of the event and will produce its own distinct telecast for the ABC audience, separate from ESPN and NFL Network, during the first two nights of coverage.

[11/26/18 - 12:15 PM]
Starz Announces Series Orders for "P-Valley" and "Hightown"
"P-Valley" project takes an unapologetic look at the lives of strip club dancers working down in the Dirty Delta, while "Hightown" touches on the current opioid epidemic sweeping the U.S.

[11/26/18 - 11:21 AM]
Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence Transform Fresh Roster of Kitchen Disasters Into Culinary Masters in Brand-New Season of "Worst Cooks in America"
The series returns to Food Network on Sunday, January 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/26/18 - 10:06 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Brings Holiday Cheer to December with Three Back-to-Back Shows
Claire Foy, Jason Momoa and Matt Damon are on tap to host in the coming weeks.

[11/26/18 - 10:00 AM]
"71st Emmy(R) Awards" to Air Sunday, September 22, Live on FOX
Host(s) and producers will be announced at a later date.

[11/26/18 - 09:37 AM]
Video: Patty Jenkins and Chris Pine Introduce New "I Am the Night" Trailer
TNT's highly anticipated limited suspense drama premieres Monday, January 28 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/26/18 - 09:33 AM]
VH1 and reVolver Podcasts Team Up to Launch "Love & Hip Hop: The Tea"
"The Tea" will feature show recaps and insider scoop on the biggest moments of each episode and pop culture at large.

[11/26/18 - 09:00 AM]
With a Special Story Arc on Gun Safety, Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" Hits a New Season High with Tweens 9-14
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, November 16.

[11/26/18 - 09:00 AM]
Gloria Estefan to Host "The Kennedy Center Honors" Dec. 26 on CBS
This will be Estefan's first time hosting the special.

[11/26/18 - 08:30 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Tops Charts for NBC
The Peacock's coverage of Vikings/Packers cruises to victory last night.

[11/26/18 - 07:09 AM]
AMC Announces the Second Half of "The Walking Dead" Season Nine Returns Sunday, February 10 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
The season three premiere of "Ride with Norman Reedus" will air at midnight that same evening.

[11/26/18 - 07:01 AM]
CMT Goes Exclusively Behind the Scenes with Dolly Parton for "Dolly & Friends: Making of a Soundtrack" Premiering Thursday, November 29th
The special features Parton in the recording studio with famed producer Linda Perry and recording with artists Alison Krauss, Elle King, Macy Gray, Miranda Lambert, Mavis Staples and Rhonda Vincent.

[11/25/18 - 08:34 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Powers Another ABC Victory
The Alphabet is the top draw in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/24/18 - 08:47 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with College Football
The network takes home the adults 18-49 honors while CBS remains the most-watched network.

[11/23/18 - 08:21 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Hands NBC Thanksgiving Victory
The Peacock's special coverage of the Saints/Falcons showdown dominates the night in all categories.

[11/23/18 - 08:18 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Wins with Original Lineup
The Eye's "Survivor"-fueled night tops its nearly all repeat competition.

[11/22/18 - 05:06 PM]
Netflix to Bring Tragic Love Story "Hymn of Death"
"Hymn of Death" is a three-part series that tells a story about Korea's first soprano Yun Sim-deok and her genius playwright boyfriend Kim Woo-jin.

[11/21/18 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 21
Updates include: ABC cancels summer drama "Take Two"; Hulu rounds out cast of "Four Weddings and a Funeral" TV series; and ABC passes on Eden Sher-led "The Middle" spin-off.

[11/21/18 - 12:33 PM]
Video: "Tidelands" Season 1 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series follows Cal McTeer, played by Charlotte Best, a young woman who returns home to the small fishing village of Orphelin Bay after ten years in juvenile detention then jail.

[11/21/18 - 08:14 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Stay on Top in Demos
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[11/21/18 - 08:08 AM]
Comedy Central Celebrates "31 Days of Holiday Survival"
Highlights include the season finales of "South Park" (December 12) and "This Week at the Comedy Cellar" (December 14).

[11/21/18 - 06:42 AM]
Notre Dame Football on NBC 2018 Season Is Network's Most-Watched in Six Years
NBC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[11/21/18 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "Perfume" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Patrick Süskind's best-selling novel about smell, passion and serial killing gets a shocking contemporary spin.

[11/20/18 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 20
Updates include: CBS cancels summer drama "Salvation"; HBO's "The Deuce" promotes four to series regulars; and CBS eyes a revival of Rob Morrow-led "Northern Exposure."

[11/20/18 - 01:00 PM]
"The Blacklist" Will Now Have a Two-Day/Two-Part Premiere: Thursday, Jan. 3 and Friday, Jan. 4
Plus: "Blindspot" fall finale set for December 7; while "Midnight, Texas" will shift to 8:00/7:00c on Fridays beginning December 14.

[11/20/18 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Announces Full Line-Up of Special Celebrity Guests Appearing in "A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy"
Just-added special musical appearances include icon Stevie Wonder and jazz bassist-singer Esperanza Spalding.

[11/20/18 - 11:18 AM]
Video: Official Teaser Trailer for Season 2 of Seth Rogen's "Future Man"
The comedy series returns Friday, January 11, only on Hulu.

[11/20/18 - 11:02 AM]
Uncover New Evidence of Infamous Crimes, Mysteries and Myths in New Travel Channel Series "Legend Hunter" with Explorer Pat Spain
Premiering Tuesday, January 8, the seven-episode series showcases Spain as he uses his scientific expertise and state-of-the-art technology to investigate infamous tales of murder, theft and unexplained events.







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[01/30/26 - 07:01 AM]
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The eight-episode second season of "Sugar" will make its global return on Friday, June 19 on Apple TV with one episode, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through August 7.

[01/29/26 - 07:02 PM]
NBC Comedy Pilot Orders: "Newlyweds" & "Untitled Lizer, Lynch and Sagal Pilot"
Gail Lerner is behind the former; while Kari Lizer is behind the latter, which stars Jane Lynch and Katey Sagal.

[01/29/26 - 12:56 PM]
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[01/29/26 - 12:19 PM]
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[01/29/26 - 12:11 PM]
Mandy Patinkin Signs on to Play Odin in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Based on PlayStation's massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the series has received a two-season order, with pre-production underway in Vancouver, and casting has begun.

[01/29/26 - 12:00 PM]
Presenters Announced for "68th Annual Grammy Awards," Sunday, Feb. 1 on CBS
Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah and Teyana Taylor are among the featured talent.

[01/29/26 - 11:17 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors on February 11
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets game.

[01/29/26 - 11:03 AM]
Paramount+ to Premiere True-Crime Documentary "Wild Boys: Strangers in Town" on February 18
The two-part documentary chronicles the astonishing true story of two young brothers who emerged from the forests of British Columbia in the summer of 2003, claiming they had been raised entirely off the grid - without schools, doctors or any record of their existence.

[01/29/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Orders New Limited Series "The Chain" from Damon Lindelof
Details are under wraps, but Lindelof is said to be expanding the mythology of Adrian McKinty's award-winning thriller.

[01/29/26 - 10:11 AM]
Olafur Darri Olafsson Signs on to Play Thor in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Max Parker as Heimdall.

[01/29/26 - 10:10 AM]
CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever"
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[01/29/26 - 10:05 AM]
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[01/29/26 - 10:02 AM]
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The five-episode series follows the world's most elite ski racers across the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

[01/29/26 - 09:38 AM]
FOX Nation Goes Deep Inside the Power, Scandal and Secrets of America's Early Presidents in New Docudrama "The White House"
The eight-part series brings to life the shocking true stories of the presidents, spouses, family members, confidantes, and adversaries, not just in the stately, public rooms of the White House, but in the intimate spaces they shared all under one roof.

[01/29/26 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Max Launches "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Inspired "Squire For Hire" Social Series, Taskrabbit Partnership and Sweepstakes
The digital campaign brings the spirit of Westeros to life, along with a fan sweepstakes that offers a unique way for audiences to feel as if they're part of the story.