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[09/04/19 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 4
Updates include: TBS cancels "The Detour"; Will Poulter cast in Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings" TV series; and Hulu eyes sequel series for "The Handmaid's Tale."

[09/04/19 - 10:24 PM]
Netflix Announces 10+ Original Series Made with Korea Creators at the 2019 Asia TV Drama Conference
Highlights include the second seasons of "Busted" and "Kingdom."

[09/04/19 - 12:54 PM]
"Robot Chicken" Season 10 Premieres Sept. 29th on Adult Swim
The upcoming season will celebrate the 200th episode of the Emmy(R)-winning show.

[09/04/19 - 12:04 PM]
Start Your Engines! Kevin James Heads Into the Pit in New Netflix Comedy Series "The Crew"
Set in a NASCAR garage, James will play the crew chief.

[09/04/19 - 11:49 AM]
NBC's "Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event" Revisits Iconic Characters and Cast as Fans Head to Theaters This Fall for More Time with the Crawleys and Company
The film "Downton Abbey," which features the returning cast and a story highlighted by a visit from the King and Queen of England, opens in theaters September 20.

[09/04/19 - 10:05 AM]
Sam Keeley, Gage Golightly, Cristina Rodlo, Jeremy Tardy and Nicholas Coombe Cast in Paramount Network Series "68 Whiskey"
Production on the first season (10 one-hour episodes) begins in September with the series scheduled to premiere on Paramount Network in early 2020.

[09/04/19 - 09:59 AM]
Ovation Taps Award-Winning Actors Ellen Burstyn and Al Pacino for "Inside the Actors Studio"
Pacino and Burstyn, along with Alec Baldwin, are Co-Presidents of The Actors Studio.

[09/04/19 - 09:03 AM]
Daniel Henney Cast as al'Lan Mandragoran in Amazon's "The Wheel of Time"
The show's social media account confirmed the news this morning.

[09/04/19 - 09:01 AM]
History's(R) Hit Unscripted Series "In Search Of" Hosted and Executive Produced by Zachary Quinto to Premiere Season Two on Friday, October 4 at 10PM ET/PT
Inspired by the iconic 1970s franchise of the same name, this investigative series travels the globe examining timeless mysteries using the latest in science and groundbreaking technology to reveal brand-new evidence.

[09/04/19 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Continues Its Reign
NBC is still the network to beat in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/04/19 - 08:06 AM]
Indya Moore and Tom Felton Join Tamara Smart, Alessio Scalzotto, Oona Laurence & Ian Ho in "A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting"
The Netflix film is about a secret society of fierce babysitters who protect children from a world of monsters.

[09/04/19 - 08:04 AM]
CNN Original Series "Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies" Returns for Season Three, Followed by Season Six Premiere of "This is Life with Lisa Ling" on Sunday, Sept. 29
Hosted by former U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers, "Declassified" is an eight-part docuseries that gives viewers unprecedented access to the riveting and secret world of espionage.

[09/04/19 - 08:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Makes Room for "The Casagrandes" Beginning Monday, Oct. 14, at 1:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
A spinoff of Nick's animated hit "The Loud House," the series tells the story of 11-year-old Ronnie Anne who moves to the city with her mom and older brother to live with their big, loving family, the Casagrandes.

[09/04/19 - 07:33 AM]
Voting for the 2019 "E! People's Choice Awards" Opens Today Honoring Fan Favorites Across 43 Categories in Movies, Television, Music, and Pop Culture
Fans can either vote online at pca.eonline.com, via Twitter or for select categories on Xfinity X1.

[09/04/19 - 07:01 AM]
"Grace and Frankie" Season 6 Will Premiere January 2020; Renewed for a Seventh and Final Season
Said pickup will make it the longest-running Netflix original series ever with 94 episodes.

[09/04/19 - 06:33 AM]
Grammy(R) Award-Winning and Platinum-Selling Artist Fantasia Records Original Theme Song "Shine" for New Syndicated Daytime Show "Tamron Hall"
The powerful new anthem will open the highly anticipated talk show "Tamron Hall" weekdays across the country beginning Monday, September 9.

[09/04/19 - 06:16 AM]
Gray Television Launches Syndicated Weekend Political Show with Greta Van Susteren "Full Court Press"
"Full Court Press" will premiere in over 76% of the country in major markets including New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and all of Gray's 93 markets.

[09/04/19 - 06:03 AM]
Hallmark TV's Holiday Celebration in a League of Its Own Television's Most Celebrated, Top-Rated Christmas Program Event, "Countdown to Christmas," Special 10th Anniversary Edition, Begins October 25
The 10th Anniversary edition will showcase big stars from all areas of show business: Broadway, film, music, and television for the 2019 World Premiere of 24 all-new, original holiday movies.

[09/04/19 - 01:08 AM]
Video: "Criminal" - Franchise Trailer - Netflix
12 unique crime stories, 4 countries, one chance to uncover the truth.

[09/03/19 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 3
Updates include: Ryan Murphy unveils his latest projects at Netflix; Apple TV+ shelves Richard Gere-led "Bastards"; and Martha Plimpton cast in HBO Max's "Generation."

[09/03/19 - 08:58 PM]
Ramin Bahrani to Direct Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkumar Rao in Netflix Film "The White Tiger"
Based on the Man Booker prize-winning novel by Aravind Adiga, the film follows the extraordinary journey of a self-made man from tea-shop worker in a village to successful entrepreneur in a big city.

[09/03/19 - 06:23 PM]
New Korean Drama "When the Camellia Blooms" Sheds Light on Compassionate Love in Romantic Relationship
The series will be available exclusively on Netflix outside Korea with two episodes launching weekly from September 18 for most APAC and English-speaking countries.

[09/03/19 - 02:09 PM]
Amazon Prime Video Announces New Amazon Original Stand-Up Specials from Ten All-Star Australian Comedians
The new specials will include performances by Lano & Woodley, Zoƫ Coombs Marr, Judith Lucy, Tommy Little, Anne Edmonds, Tom Walker, Celia Pacquola, Dilruk Jayasinha, Alice Fraser and Tom Gleeson.

[09/03/19 - 01:41 PM]
"Yellowstone" Finishes Record-Breaking Season as the #1 Summer Series on Cable TV Averaging 5.1 Million Viewers Per Episode
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[09/03/19 - 01:35 PM]
Freeform Cooks Up Thanksgiving Feature "Turkey Drop," Starring Olivia Holt, Set to Premiere During "Kickoff to Christmas" Programming Stunt
Olivia will play the lead role of Lucy Jacobs, a small-town girl who has started her freshman year at a big-city university.

[09/03/19 - 12:56 PM]
Discovery's #1-Rated Show "Gold Rush" Returns for Its Landmark 10th Season with New Claims, Crews and Challenges
The series returns Friday, October 11 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[09/03/19 - 10:23 AM]
Hallmark Channel Finds Romance in Ireland in the All-New Original Movie "Forever in My Heart"
Starring Merritt Patterson and Jack Turner, the charming romance premieres Saturday, September 14.

[09/03/19 - 10:22 AM]
Netflix Orders Animated Musical Comedy Series "Centaurworld" from First-Time Showrunner Megan Nicole Dong
"Centaurworld" follows a war horse who is transported from her embattled world to a strange land inhabited by silly, singing centaurs of all species, shapes, and sizes.

[09/03/19 - 10:18 AM]
Video: "Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this documentary, Chelsea Handler explores how white privilege impacts American culture - and the ways it's benefited her own life and career.

[09/03/19 - 10:00 AM]
"Watchmen" Debuts October 20, Exclusively on HBO
The series will air Sunday nights at 9:00/8:00c on the pay channel.

[09/03/19 - 09:00 AM]
Ken Jeong, Nikki Glaser, Caroline Rhea, Adam Carolla Join Illustrious Lineup of Roasters tor "The Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin"
They'll join the previously announced Robert De Niro, Blake Griffin, Caitlyn Jenner, Chris Redd, Jeff Ross, and Roast Master Sean Hayes.

[09/03/19 - 08:24 AM]
Video: "Between Two Ferns: The Movie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Zach Galifianakis and his oddball crew take a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.

[09/03/19 - 08:07 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "Bachelor in Paradise" Top Demo Race
The Alphabet wins Labor Day among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched network.

[09/03/19 - 07:43 AM]
"Descendants 3" Song "Queen of Mean" Goes Viral, Music Video Surpasses 100 Million Views in Just Four Weeks
Disney Channel spins the digital numbers to date.

[09/03/19 - 02:06 AM]
Netflix Announces the First Belgian Original Series - "Into the Night"
The series tells the story about retaining humanity in the face of a cosmic disaster, as a flight departs Brussels.

[09/02/19 - 09:34 AM]
Video: "The Chef Show" Volume 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Roy Choi and Jon Favreau are back for another six episodes.

[09/02/19 - 08:26 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Keeps ABC in Front
The Alphabet's second night of coverage helps lead the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/02/19 - 06:50 AM]
College Football Kickoff Weekend: Houston-Oklahoma Becomes Second Highest-Rated Game of the Week; ABC has Aired Top 3 Highest-Rated Games
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, September 1.

[09/01/19 - 06:38 PM]
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk to Produce New Korean Original Series, "Round Six"
The series is a story of people who fail at life for various reasons, but suddenly receive a mysterious invitation to participate in a survival game to win ten million US dollars.

[09/01/19 - 08:33 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Returns on Top for ABC
The Alphabet easily wins the evening in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/01/19 - 08:28 AM]
College Football Kickoff Weekend: ABC Airs Two Highest-Rated Games on Any Network; ESPN's Networks Up 40% Year-Over-Year
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, August 31.

[09/01/19 - 07:04 AM]
Video: "Rhythm + Flow" - Teaser - Netflix
Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and Tip "T.I." Harris are searching for hip-hop's best, undiscovered talent from Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City.

[08/31/19 - 08:29 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Low Key Night in Demos
The Peacock wins the evening among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[08/30/19 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 30
Updates include: Netflix rounds out cast of "The Haunting of Bly Manor"; Lindsey Gort to recur on CBS's "All Rise"; and Rachel Naomi Hilson tapped for "Love, Simon" on Disney+.

[08/30/19 - 03:36 PM]
Video: "The Mind, Explained" - Trailer - Netflix
Emma Stone narrates this illuminating adventure through the human brain - exploring the science behind memory, dreams, anxiety, mindfulness, and more.

[08/30/19 - 10:03 AM]
"We're All Superstars": New Campaign Launches WWE's "Friday Night Smackdown" on FOX
The campaign will consist of four total spots, with three fan-focused videos debuting in the coming weeks.

[08/30/19 - 09:26 AM]
ABC Shifts "Reef Break" Season Finale to Friday, September 13
Said change is to accommodate the Democratic Presidential Debate on Thursday, September 12.

[08/30/19 - 08:34 AM]
Voice Cast Revealed for HBO's "His Dark Materials"
Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy and Lin-Manuel Miranda also star in the adaptation of Philip Pullman's award-winning trilogy.

[08/30/19 - 08:11 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Tops Charts for CBS
The Eye wins the night in total viewers, shares the demo crown with FOX in the initial results.

[08/30/19 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "ZeroZeroZero" - Teaser
The French series will air on Amazon Prime Video in the United States.







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[11/19/25 - 12:31 PM]
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[11/19/25 - 11:03 AM]
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[11/19/25 - 11:01 AM]
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[11/19/25 - 11:00 AM]
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[11/19/25 - 09:02 AM]
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HBO Original "Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East" Debuts December 2
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