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[12/28/18 - 11:31 AM]
45,037,125 Netflix Accounts Have Already Watched "Bird Box" - Best First 7 Days Ever for a Netflix Film
The streaming service releases rare viewership data on its social media account.

[12/28/18 - 09:35 AM]
Video: Showtime Offers the Series Premiere of "Black Monday" for Early Sampling
The premiere episode is available for free now on YouTube, Facebook and SHO.com in advance of its January 20 premiere.

[12/28/18 - 08:24 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Charts with All Repeat Lineup
"The Big Bang Theory" leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/27/18 - 01:47 PM]
"Angie Tribeca" Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving This Holiday Season with a Season Four Weekend Marathon on Saturday, December 29 and Sunday, December 30
This weekend, as a special holiday-binge treat, TBS is releasing the fourth season of "Angie Tribeca" in its entirety.

[12/27/18 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The ABC Murders" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
John Malkovich stars as Hercule Poirot in the series, due Friday, February 1.

[12/27/18 - 08:24 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos; CBS Leads Total Viewers
The Eye's annual presentation of "The Kennedy Center Honors" is the most-watched program last night.

[12/27/18 - 06:35 AM]
"Aretha! A Grammy(R) Celebration for the Queen of Soul" Set to Take Place Jan. 13 at the Shrine Auditorium
The live concert taping is January 13 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles for broadcast later in 2019.

[12/27/18 - 02:41 AM]
Video: "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The "surprise" special will be available tomorrow on the streaming service.

[12/26/18 - 01:13 PM]
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" Finishes 2018 Regular Season Up Eight Percent
ESPN further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[12/26/18 - 10:14 AM]
Serial Killer Behaviors, Postmortem Rituals, and Crime Scene Souvenirs Are Examined in Oxygen Media's New Six-Part Series "Mark of a Killer" Premiering Sunday, January 20 at 7PM ET/PT
The premiere episode dives into the infamous Gainesville Ripper who helped ring in a new school year at the University of Florida in 1990 with a string of murders, posing his victims in grotesque ways and cutting their clothes from their bodies.

[12/26/18 - 09:22 AM]
Highest-Rated NBA Christmas Day of ESPN & ABC Era Based on Combined Overnight Ratings from Nielsen (Excluding Shortened Season in 2011)
ESPN spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 25.

[12/26/18 - 08:37 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Hands ABC Christmas Victory
The Alphabet's coverage of the Lakers/Warriors game tops the evening in all categories.

[12/26/18 - 06:55 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "It's a Wonderful Life" Puts NBC on Top
The Peacock's annual telecast leads the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/24/18 - 08:21 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Top Charts
The Peacock takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/23/18 - 09:00 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops in Both Viewers, Demos
The Peacock leads the Saturday night of the holiday weekend.

[12/22/18 - 08:38 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Honors
The Eye splits the adults 18-49 crown with NBC and ABC.

[12/21/18 - 11:43 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 21
Updates include: NBC cancels "Marlon," "Midnight, Texas"; Syfy passes on sixth season for "Z Nation"; and BET's "American Soul" reveals guest cast.

[12/21/18 - 11:31 AM]
Video: "Very Cavallari" Season 2 Sneak Peek
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler return to E! this March.

[12/21/18 - 10:16 AM]
Video: Escape the Holiday Hustle and Bustle with a Sneak Peek of National Geographic's New Series "Valley of the Boom"
National Geographic is making the first two episodes of the upcoming limited series available for free beginning today in advance of its broadcast premiere.

[12/21/18 - 10:15 AM]
Video: All-New "Gotham: Legend of the Dark Knight" Final Season Trailer
The show's swan song kicks off Thursday, January 3 at 8:00/7:00c on FOX.

[12/21/18 - 09:36 AM]
Oxygen Media's "Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt for Justice" Premieres Saturday, January 19 at 7PM ET/PT
The series follows an active private investigation into the country's most notorious string of mysterious, accidental drownings to prove they aren't accidents, but homicides.

[12/21/18 - 09:15 AM]
Moonshine Masters Fight to Save Their Way of Life in All-New Season of Discovery Channel's "Moonshiners" Premiering Wednesday, January 2
This season, the surviving moonshiners must join forces to fight for their way of life, before it's gone forever.

[12/21/18 - 08:36 AM]
Nickelodeon Welcomes "The King of Queens" to Nick at Nite's Family Comedy Lineup, Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 1
Following the series launch, the nine-season, 207-episode library of "The King of Queens" will continue to air regularly on Nick at Nite.

[12/21/18 - 08:24 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Leads ABC to Demo Victory
The Alphabet edges out the competition among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[12/21/18 - 08:01 AM]
Premieres February 15 Only on DC Universe: Robotman, Crazy Jane, Negative Man, Elasti-Woman, Cyborg & The Chief in "Doom Patrol"
Part support group, part super hero team, the Doom Patrol is a band of super-powered freaks who fight for a world that wants nothing to do with them.

[12/21/18 - 07:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery and John Walsh Track Down the Nation's Most Wanted Criminals in the Real-Time Investigation Series "In Pursuit with John Walsh"
Airing for 12 consecutive weeks, the series will make its world premiere on Wednesday, January 16 at 10:00/9:00c on Investigation Discovery.

[12/21/18 - 05:06 AM]
Homestead Help Is on the Way in an All-New Season of Discovery's "Homestead Rescue"
The new season kicks off Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[12/21/18 - 05:01 AM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Presents Two All-New Movie Premieres in January
Taylor Cole stars in "Ruby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness" while Jill Wagner leads "Mystery 101."

[12/20/18 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 20
Updates include: DC Universe's "Stargirl" casts trio; Daniella Pineda tapped for Netflix's "What/If"; and "Beverly Hills, 90210" eyes reboot series with original cast.

[12/20/18 - 04:30 PM]
Snoop Dogg Joins the Star-Studded Lineup of Performers on "FOX's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey: Live from Times Square"
He'll take the stage alongside previously announced performers Sting, Robin Thicke, Florence + the Machine, Jason Aldean, Juanes and Why Don't We to help ring in 2019.

[12/20/18 - 02:25 PM]
TLC Rings in Record Ratings for 2018; A Top Three Cable Network for Women
TLC further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/20/18 - 02:17 PM]
Investigation Discovery Earns Best Year Ever for Total Viewers
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/20/18 - 01:38 PM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Returns Tuesday, February 12 at 9PM ET/PT
Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, and Lisa Vanderpump are joined by new housewife Denise Richards and friend Camille Grammer for a jaw-dropping season sprinkled with exhilarating highs and shocking lows.

[12/20/18 - 01:03 PM]
Oxygen to Finish 2018 as the Fastest Growing Cable Entertainment Network with Second Year in a Row of Double-Digit Growth
Oxygen further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/20/18 - 01:02 PM]
Bravo to Finish 2018 as the #1 Cable Network Among Female Viewers for the Second Consecutive Year
Bravo further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/20/18 - 12:41 PM]
Showtime(R) to Debut "Howie Mandel Presents Howie Mandel at the Howie Mandel Comedy Club" on Friday, January 18 at 10 PM ET/PT
Directed by Brian Volk-Weiss and filmed at Howie Mandel's Comedy Club in Atlantic City, Mandel exercises his mastery of making the mundane hilarious as he tells tales about his 40-year marriage, life and career.

[12/20/18 - 12:30 PM]
Johnny Weir, Sarah Wright Olsen, Will Kemp, and More Join Cast of Netflix Ice-Skating Drama Series "Spinning Out"
They join the previously announced Kaya Scodelario, Willow Shields and Evan Roderick.

[12/20/18 - 12:02 PM]
Video: Super Trailer - VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Miami"
"Love & Hip Hop: Miami" marks VH1's highest rated reality launch since 2014 and features fan favorites and newcomers alike heating up the 305 this season.

[12/20/18 - 09:59 AM]
Comedy Central Acquires "Parks and Recreation" from NBCUniversal Distribution to Premiere with All-Day Marathon on Monday, January 21
Select episodes will be available to stream on cc.com and the CC App.

[12/20/18 - 09:43 AM]
Mysterious Images Captured by Satellites Orbiting the Globe Probed in New Season of "What on Earth?" Premiering Tuesday, January 8 on Science Channel
The season premiere investigates strange images that resemble bird feathers in California.

[12/20/18 - 09:31 AM]
Netflix YA Horror Drama "Chambers" Sets Teen Cast
A young heart attack survivor becomes consumed by the mystery surrounding the heart that saved her life.

[12/20/18 - 09:03 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders Seventh Season of Hit Drama Series "Ray Donovan"
Production will begin in Spring 2019 in New York.

[12/20/18 - 09:01 AM]
Now Live: All-New, Re-Imagined The Bachelor Fantasy League Game, Ready for "The Bachelor" Premiere Airing Jan. 7 on ABC
The new format allows fans to set a weekly lineup and earn fantasy roses based on how their Bachelorettes perform in each of the categories.

[12/20/18 - 08:56 AM]
MTV Reignites Emmy(R) Award-Winning Docuseries "True Life" with New Franchise "True Life/Now" Premiering Wednesday, January 2nd at 10PM
Four episodes will uncover stories of real people immersed in today's biggest social phenomena ranging from celebrity fanaticism to photo filter addiction.

[12/20/18 - 08:35 AM]
Video: "Deadly Class" Cast Drops Premiere Episode Today, Weeks Before Series' January 16 Linear Premiere
The premiere will be available via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter through January 1.

[12/20/18 - 08:27 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Survivor" Finale Top All-Repeat Competition
The Eye easily wins the evening in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/19/18 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 19
Updates include: OWN opts not to proceed with second season of "Love Is ___"; FOX orders pilot for import of "Filthy Rich"; and Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones cast in Netflix's "Locke & Key."

[12/19/18 - 05:36 PM]
Netflix Announces Korean Original Series "School Nurse Ahn Eun Young"
The series is based on the popular Korean novel with the same name by author Jung Se-rang who is known to bring out the vivid imagination in her stories.

[12/19/18 - 03:10 PM]
Netflix Announces "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" Sequel
Co-stars Lana Condor and Noah Centineo will reunite for the sequel.

[12/19/18 - 01:56 PM]
"NBC's New Year's Eve" Adds Global Superstar Jennifer Lopez and Grammy-Nominated Singer/Songwriter Bebe Rexha to Star-Studded Line-Up of Performers to Kick Off 2019
They join the previously announced line-up that includes Diana Ross, Kelly Clarkson, Andy Grammer, John Legend and Blake Shelton, as well as Keith Urban and Brett Young.







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[11/22/24 - 01:31 PM]
Video: "Suits LA" Arrives February 2025 - NBC
The all-new spinoff of the beloved legal drama, starring Stephen Amell, Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, and Bryan Greenberg, lands on the West Coast.

[11/22/24 - 12:11 PM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look at the Third Season of Emmy Award-Winning Reality Competition Series "The Traitors" Returning January 9 with Alan Cumming as Host
Last season, "The Traitors" became the #1 unscripted series in the U.S. across all streaming platforms during launch week, according to Nielsen.

[11/22/24 - 10:15 AM]
Apple's Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Lands Early Season Two Renewal
Starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm, "Your Friends & Neighbors" will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 11 with two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, May 30.

[11/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Apple Original Films' "Fly Me to the Moon" to Premiere December 6, 2024
Since its debut in theaters worldwide, the film has received the Verified Hot certification on Rotten Tomatoes by fans.

[11/22/24 - 08:03 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Blumhouse's "Speak No Evil" Beginning December 6
The psychological horror thriller stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Scoot McNairy, and more!

[11/22/24 - 07:35 AM]
2024 "Emirates NBA Cup" Championship Game Exclusively on ABC and ESPN+ December 17
In addition, ESPN platforms will exclusively present a semifinal game and a quarterfinal game as part of its 2024 Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Round coverage.

[11/22/24 - 07:12 AM]
Peacock and Sky's Original Hit Drama Series "The Day of the Jackal" Scores Second Season Renewal
In the US it ranked #1 on Peacock's Top 10 TV Shows on its platform and was a Top 5 streaming original in the US for its opening weekend (according to preliminary Nielsen data).

[11/22/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Chef's Table" Volume 7 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Meet five world-class chefs who redefine culinary boundaries with delicious, innovative dishes honoring their diverse cultures and personal philosophies.

[11/22/24 - 05:41 AM]
"They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" Set for January 2025 on ESPN
Airing on Friday nights/early Saturday mornings, the new personality-driven, one-hour program will take its inspiration from traditional late-night television, emphasizing a comedic approach throughout all five scheduled episodes which run in conjunction with the finale of the NFL regular season and playoffs.

[11/22/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Ad Vitam" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After escaping an attempted murder, Franck Lazarev (Guillaume Canet) must find his wife Léo, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men.

[11/21/24 - 04:01 PM]
"Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die" Premieres December 10: A Battle for Supremacy Begins
In the shadows of Korea's rugby world, seven teams engage in a fierce battle of strength, strategy, and teamwork - all vying to be crowned champion.

[11/21/24 - 04:00 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Night Special Event To Commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of "Mary Poppins"
First, "The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20," a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film's living legends, airs Wednesday, November 27 on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+.

[11/21/24 - 01:32 PM]
2024 International Emmy Nominees on Hulu
Check out these Emmy-worthy international series streaming on Hulu.

[11/21/24 - 01:12 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Semifinals Is Top Program of the Night in Adults 18-49 and All Key Women Demographics
The spectacular season 33 penultimate episode grew over the previous week's 500th episode celebration in both Total Viewers (5.19 million vs. 5.13 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.75 rating vs. 0.71 rating), hitting a season high in Total Viewers.

[11/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Orders Five Additional Episodes of Its Friday Night Comedy Hit "Happy's Place"
The "Happy's Place" premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.