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    [saturday, september 21, 2019]    
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[09/21/19 - 06:01 PM]
Hello, Jerry! Viacom Acquires Exclusive Cable Rights to "Seinfeld" from Sony Pictures Television
Beginning in October 2021, the full library will air amongst Viacom's entertainment brands, including Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land.

[09/21/19 - 08:31 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Wins Low Key Demo Race
The Peacock tops adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[09/20/19 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 20
Updates include: Erica Durance's Lois Lane set for The CW's "Crisis on Infinite Earths"; FOX's "9-1-1: Lone Star" fills out cast; and Anna Maiche tapped for Netflix's "Tiny Pretty Things."

[09/20/19 - 01:12 PM]
New Season of E!'s Transformational Reality Series "Botched" Premieres Tuesday, November 5 at 10PM ET/PT
Plus: see the most outrageous show moments, mind-blowing transformations, and over-the-top patients of the entire series on the "Most Outrageous Patients Special" airing Tuesday, October 29.

[09/20/19 - 10:57 AM]
Netflix Adapts Tony Award-Winner Jason Robert Brown's Broadway Musical 13 Into a Family Film
Following a move from New York City to small-town Indiana, young Evan Goldman grapples with his parents' divorce, prepares for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigates the complicated social circles of a new school.

[09/20/19 - 10:09 AM]
Animal Planet Acquires Worldwide Television Rights to Documentary Film "Watson"
The film chronicles Sea Shepherd founder Captain Paul Watson, who has spent his life sailing the globe to keep our oceans and their inhabitants safe.

[09/20/19 - 09:59 AM]
Ryan Seacrest Returns as Host of Iconic Singing Competition Series "American Idol"
He reunites with previously announced music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as in-house mentor, Bobby Bones.

[09/20/19 - 09:22 AM]
Lifetime Commits to Two More Seasons of "Married at First Sight" for 2020
"Married at First Sight" season 10 will take place in Washington, D.C. and premieres New Year's Day, January 1, 2020.

[09/20/19 - 09:01 AM]
The Premiere Episode of New CBS Comedy "The Unicorn" to Get Early Multiplatform Preview Beginning Today
The premiere episode may be seen across CBS.com, the CBS mobile app, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV channels on the Apple TV app, and Roku ahead of its broadcast premiere on Thursday, September 26.

[09/20/19 - 08:43 AM]
Travel Channel Set to Premiere Landmark Live Ghost Hunt From One of America's Oldest and Most Haunted Cities - Salem, Massachusetts - on Friday, October 4
The all-star team includes Jack Osbourne and Katrina Weidman ("Portals to Hell"), Amy Bruni, Adam Berry and Chip Coffey ("Kindred Spirits"), Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and Marcus Harvey ("Ghost Brothers: Haunted Houseguests"), Dave Schrader and Cindy Kaza ("The Holzer Files").

[09/20/19 - 08:31 AM]
Netflix Renews "GLOW" for a Fourth and Final Season
The streaming service broke the news on social media this morning.

[09/20/19 - 08:16 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with CBS, FOX
Preliminary results see the Alphabet holding onto the top spot last night.

[09/20/19 - 08:04 AM]
Video: "Fractured" - Official Trailer - Can You Solve the Mystery? - Netflix
Sam Worthington and Lily Rabe star in the streaming service's latest original movie, due on Friday, October 11.

[09/20/19 - 07:44 AM]
Video: "Rotten" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series returns Friday, October 4 with six new unsavory truths about the underbelly of the global food industry.

[09/20/19 - 06:56 AM]
HGTV Adds David Bromstad and Tyler Florence to Its Lineup of Special Guest Stars on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
The HGTV spin on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is scheduled to air in early 2020.

[09/20/19 - 06:05 AM]
Video: "The Crown" Season 3 - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
The new season, starring Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II, arrives November 17.

[09/20/19 - 04:09 AM]
Video: "Baby" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series returns on Friday, October 18 with new characters, tough decisions and fresh secrets.

[09/19/19 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 19
Updates include: Tom Welling's Clark Kent to return for The CW's "Crisis on Infinite Earths"; Mayim Bialik to star in "Carla" for FOX; and Billie Lourd to guest on NBC's "Will & Grace."

[09/19/19 - 03:59 PM]
HBO Max Confirms Production on Film Adaptation of Critically Acclaimed Novel "UNpregnant"
Haley Lu Richardson and Barbie Ferreira will star in the project, to be directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg.

[09/19/19 - 02:20 PM]
Oxygen Debuts "The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes" on Saturday, October 12 at 7 PM ET/PT with a Special 90-Minute Series Premiere
Holes is best known as the retired cold case investigator whose work was instrumental in identifying a suspect in the Golden State Killer case.

[09/19/19 - 01:42 PM]
E! Goes "Live from the Red Carpet" for the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards This Sunday, September 22nd at 4:30PM ET/1:30PM PT
Giuliana Rancic and Jason Kennedy will once again headline E!'s "Live From The Red Carpet: The 2019 Emmy Awards."

[09/19/19 - 01:26 PM]
Bravo's Revival of Popular Gameshow "Cash Cab" Premieres Monday, October 7 at 11:30PM ET/PT
The cable channel will air new episodes every Sunday through Thursday.

[09/19/19 - 12:03 PM]
"Anne with an E" Season 3 Premieres January 3 on Netflix
The streaming service revealed the news on social media today.

[09/19/19 - 12:01 PM]
Showtime(R) Programming Advisory
The network details various changes to its upcoming Sunday schedule.

[09/19/19 - 11:06 AM]
Philippine Leroy Beaulieu, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Camille Razat and Bruno Gouery Cast in Darren Star's Paramount Network Series "Emily in Paris"
The Paramount Network series is currently in production in Paris, France.

[09/19/19 - 11:02 AM]
"Sorta Like a Rock Star" Rounds Out Cast
The Netflix film is an adaptation of Matthew Quick's novel by the same name.

[09/19/19 - 10:50 AM]
Learn to Say "Epic Fail" in Spanish and French When "Nailed It" Expands to Two New Countries
"Nailed It: France" and "Nailed It: Spain" both premiere Friday, October 25.

[09/19/19 - 09:00 AM]
"Brad Paisley Thinks He's Special" Prime-Time Special Set at ABC
The variety special will showcase the energy of Music City from Nashville's iconic War Memorial Auditorium through a combination of Paisley's signature humor, unexpected surprises, heartfelt field pieces and rousing musical performances.

[09/19/19 - 08:14 AM]
Video: By the Order of the "Peaky Blinders" - It's the US Trailer for Season 5
Season five, returning Friday, October 4, finds the world thrown into turmoil by the financial crash of 1929.

[09/19/19 - 08:14 AM]
Racing Back to the Basics in an All New Season of "Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings" Premiering October 7 on Discovery
The biggest names from NPK are back, including Oklahoma City's Chuck Seitsinger, Ryan Martin, Daddy Dave, Monza and Dominator, as well as New Orleans' own Kyle Kelley who makes his return to the NPK track.

[09/19/19 - 08:09 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Wraps Season on Top
NBC wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/19/19 - 08:00 AM]
"The 74th Annual Tony Awards(R)" to Be Broadcast Live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Sunday, June 7, 2020 on CBS
The nominations for the 2020 Tony Awards will be announced on April 28, 2020.

[09/19/19 - 07:59 AM]
Video: Netflix Launches Trailer for "Brotherhood," Brazilian Original Series
Set in the mid-90s, "Brotherhood" follows the story of Cristina, an honest and dedicated lawyer, who discovers that her estranged brother has been in prison and is a leader of a rising criminal faction.

[09/19/19 - 07:34 AM]
Video: "Nikki Glaser: Bangin'" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Nikki Glaser bares all in this blistering comedy special about sex, sobriety and getting over her own insecurities.

[09/19/19 - 07:14 AM]
Animal Planet's Longest Running, Fan Favorite Series "Pit Bulls & Parolees" Returns on Saturday, October 5th
Fans and viewers have watched, donated and even adopted from the New Orleans-based, Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest Pit Bull rescue in the United States.

[09/19/19 - 06:56 AM]
AMC Networks' Streaming Service Acorn TV Surpasses Major Milestone - One Million Subscribers
Since its launch in 2011, Acorn TV has specialized in original and exclusive mysteries, dramas, and comedies from across the globe including Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, and other European countries.

[09/19/19 - 12:09 AM]
Video: The Birthday Whatsapp Group - "Mo Gilligan: Momentum Trailer" - Netflix
The British comedian's first stand-up special arrives Monday, September 30.

[09/18/19 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 18
Updates include: Jim Parrack cast in FOX's "9-1-1" spin-off; Willa Holland books return trip to The CW's "Arrow"; and James Patterson brings "Toys" to Quibi.

[09/18/19 - 01:28 PM]
At $1.5 Trillion and Growing, America's Mounting Student Debt Crisis Takes Centerstage in New Crackle Original "Going from Broke" Launching Thursday, October 17
Leading the charge to support millennials in overcoming their crippling financial struggles is host Dan Rosensweig, Chegg CEO, and financial expert Danetha Doe.

[09/18/19 - 12:14 PM]
FOX Sports Announces WWE Programming Ahead of "Friday Night Smackdown" Debut
FOX Sports presents a slate of special programming, pre-event coverage and cross-platform integrations in anticipation of the marquee event.

[09/18/19 - 11:40 AM]
Beth Stern and James Denton Return to Host the 9th Annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards(R)
Said event will be broadcast as a two-hour special nationwide on Monday, October 21 on Hallmark Channel.

[09/18/19 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Sports' Emmy-Winning Franchise "24/7" Returns for "24/7 College Football," Featuring Four Undefeated Teams in the AP Top 25: Florida, Penn State, Arizona State and Washington State; Debuts October 2, Exclusively on HBO
Florida, Penn State, Arizona State and Washington State are among the featured programs.

[09/18/19 - 10:03 AM]
Netflix Inks First-Look Feature Film Deal with "Always Be My Maybe" Director Nahnatchka Khan
The film premiered on Netflix in May and was seen by 32 million households in its first four weeks and was loved by critics and audiences alike.

[09/18/19 - 10:01 AM]
John Cena to Guest Star in Nickelodeon's "The Substitute," Premiering on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT)
Using a full costume and prosthetics to hide his identity, Cena is transformed into three completely unrecognizable camp counselors.

[09/18/19 - 10:01 AM]
"Buzz," A Documentary Following Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter and Author, Buzz Bissinger, Debuts September 25, Exclusively on HBO
The film directed by Bissinger's childhood friend, Andrew Shea, and executive produced by his cousin, Peter Berg, and Matthew Goldberg.

[09/18/19 - 09:30 AM]
Disney Junior Orders Third Season of Emmy(R) Award-Nominated Series "Fancy Nancy" Ahead of Its Season Two Premiere on Friday, Oct. 4
Based on the New York Times bestselling books by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, the series was Cable's #1 series with Girls 2-5 and Girls 2-8 in its first year.

[09/18/19 - 09:19 AM]
Video: "Explained" Season 2 - Main Trailer - Netflix
Season two of this short-form documentary series answers more compelling questions about culture and social trends.

[09/18/19 - 09:02 AM]
Ina Garten Is Back with Brand-New Recipes and Tips in "Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro" on Sunday, October 27th at 12PM ET/PT
"I'll show everyone how to go to a grocery store, buy perfectly good ingredients, and make delicious, easy dishes that will delight everyone at their table," said Ina.

[09/18/19 - 09:01 AM]
Emmy-Winning Writer And Producer Donick Cary Signs First-Look Animation Producing Deal with Comedy Central Productions
As part of his deal, Cary will develop his own ideas, and work with other talent and creators to identify and develop animated properties for Comedy Central and other platforms.

[09/18/19 - 08:40 AM]
"The Boondocks" to Return on HBO Max
The series from creator Aaron McGruder will launch in Fall 2020 with a 50-minute special.







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[12/03/25 - 12:30 PM]
CBS Announces Second Season Orders for the Top Two New Broadcast Series - #1 "Boston Blue" and #2 "Sheriff Country"
The series average 8 million viewers and 7.6 million viewers, respectively, in Nielsen live plus 7-day multiplatform ratings.

[12/03/25 - 11:59 AM]
"9-1-1: Nashville" Season Premiere Catapults to Over 19 Million Total Viewers
Over 35 days, ABC's Thursday night drama premieres amassed impressive audiences based on competitive cross-platform broadcast series rankings, with all three dramas landing in the Top 10 among Adults 18-49.

[12/03/25 - 11:27 AM]
Star-Studded Cast of Cooking Disasters Take on Culinary Boot Camp in "Worst Cooks in America: Reality Check"
This season, Chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry are on a mission to transform an all-star cast from cooking disasters to kitchen masters with an intense culinary boot camp like no other.

[12/03/25 - 11:25 AM]
Fresh Off Successful Theatrical Run, Great American Media Announces "Another Sweet Christmas," Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison, Streams Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, Beginning December 18
The sequel to "Home Sweet Christmas" also premieres on Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, December 20 (8 p.m. ET).

[12/03/25 - 11:00 AM]
Hulu Renews "Chad Powers" for a Second Season
Glen Powell will return as the titular character.

[12/03/25 - 11:00 AM]
Broadcast Talent Announced for Inaugural Optum Golf Channel Games December 17 in Primetime on Golf Channel and USA Network
Current PGA Tour player Keith Mitchell will serve as an analyst for coverage of the Optum Golf Channel Games alongside longtime Golf Channel commentator Steve Sands, who will provide play-by-play commentary.

[12/03/25 - 10:31 AM]
Louis Carr Appointed President of BET
Carr assumes leadership of BET from Scott Mills, who earlier today announced his departure after 23 years at the company.

[12/03/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "A Thousand Blows" - Season 2 Trailer - Hulu
It's the dawn of a new era.

[12/03/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Music Box: Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?" Debuts December 18
The film is an intimate documentary chronicling the rise of the band Counting Crows and the unrelenting pressure that followed their breakout success.

[12/03/25 - 09:32 AM]
Get Ready to Hit the Casino with a New Untitled Vegas Television Series
The new series from the creators of "Billions" is executive produced by the legendary Martin Scorsese.

[12/03/25 - 09:00 AM]
The Unbelievable True Story of "Roofman" Premieres on Paramount+ December 9
Channing Tatum stars as the film's titular character, as well as a stellar cast including Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang and Peter Dinklage.

[12/03/25 - 08:57 AM]
Record NFL Viewership Caps Thanksgiving Night on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo
Bengals-Ravens is the most-watched Thanksgiving night NFL game ever with an average of 28.4 million viewers.

[12/03/25 - 08:55 AM]
"NFL on CBS" Shatters Record for Most-Watched Regular-Season Game in NFL History with More Than 57 Million Viewers
Viewership peaked with 61.357 million viewers for the game's thrilling conclusion (7:45-8:00 PM ET).

[12/03/25 - 08:49 AM]
FOX Sports Feasts on Thanksgiving Day with 47.7 Million Viewers for Packers-Lions
Viewership peaked with 57,957,000 viewers from 4:00-4:15 PM ET.

[12/03/25 - 08:47 AM]
Most-Watched NBA on ESPN Thanksgiving Eve in Six Years
The inaugural tripleheader averaged 2,099,000 viewers, up 54 percent from last year's Thanksgiving Eve doubleheader, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.