or


    [wednesday, october 09, 2019]    
show: all posts | rants & reviews | interviews | ratings | video
[10/09/19 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 9
Updates include: Michael Raymond-James to visit FOX's "Prodigal Son"; Kaley Ronayne tapped for Nat Geo's "The Right Stuff"; and Cameron Johnson sells "Diversity Hire" to FOX.

[10/09/19 - 01:04 PM]
Bravo Struts Down the Catwalk with a New Season of "Project Runway" Starting Thursday, December 5 at 9:30PM ET/PT
Host Karlie Kloss is back, along with Christian Siriano as the mentor and returning judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth, to decide who has what it takes to make it in this industry.

[10/09/19 - 11:00 AM]
Jenna Dewan to Host New Dating Series "Flirty Dancing," Premiering This Winter on FOX
In the show, complete strangers are each taught half of a dance routine, then meet for the first time on a blind date at a breathtaking location, where they will then dance together without saying a word.

[10/09/19 - 10:20 AM]
Global Superstar Becky G to Host and Perform at the "2019 MTV EMAs"
"I can't wait to arrive in Seville to host the year's hottest global music celebration," said Becky G. "See you soon, Beasters!"

[10/09/19 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Max Cultivates Innovative Kids Content Ordering "Craftopia" and "Karma" Straight to Series
Michelle Khare and Lauren Riihimaki will host the unscripted kids competition series, respectively.

[10/09/19 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Travel the World with David Chang - "Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner" Trailer - Netflix
In the series, David travels around the world with Seth Rogen, Chrissy Teigen, Lena Waithe and Kate McKinnon as they dive into different cultures, eat new food and share new experiences.

[10/09/19 - 08:44 AM]
Netflix Orders Animated Preschool Series "Ghee Happy" from Academy and Annie Award Nominated Artist Sanjay Patel
Patel is best known for his work on numerous Pixar films, such as Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, Cars, Toy Story 2 and The Incredibles 1 & 2.

[10/09/19 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Hold Onto Demo Crown
CBS likewise remains the most-watched broadcaster on Tuesday nights.

[10/09/19 - 07:42 AM]
Video: "Earthquake Bird" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film is a psychologically unsettling and atmospheric thriller set in 1989 Tokyo from director Wash Westmoreland.

[10/09/19 - 06:03 AM]
Lacey Chabert and Sam Page Star in "Christmas in Rome," A New, Original Movie Premiering November 30, on Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Channel is historically the #1 television network in all of Q4.

[10/09/19 - 02:43 AM]
"Katla" - Grounded Sci-Fi from Acclaimed Icelandic Director Baltasar Kormakur
Iceland is the backdrop of this eight part original Netflix series with production starting in 2020.

[10/08/19 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 8
Updates include: The CW extends "All American" by three episodes; Josh Segarra, Francois Arnaud board "A Moody Christmas" at FOX; and Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan bring "CDC" to CBS.

[10/08/19 - 01:46 PM]
Comedy Central Announces One-Hour Stand-Up Special with "The Daily Show" Correspondent Michael Kosta
The untitled one-hour special is scheduled to premiere in summer 2020 on Comedy Central.

[10/08/19 - 12:35 PM]
National Geographic Taps Emmy and Academy Award Winner Allison Janney as Narrator of "Expedition Amelia"
The special follows National Geographic Explorer-at-Large Dr. Robert Ballard, best known for his 1985 discovery of the Titanic shipwreck, on an ambitious expedition to solve the mystery of the disappearance of Amelia Earhart.

[10/08/19 - 12:31 PM]
Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) Nominee David Oyelowo Joins "The President Is Missing" in Lead Role for Showtime(R)
The network has ordered a pilot, which is currently in pre-production and scheduled to shoot in 2020.

[10/08/19 - 11:39 AM]
Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Ken Stott and Monica Dolan Round Out "The Dig"
As WWII looms, a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist to excavate the burial mounds on her estate.

[10/08/19 - 11:20 AM]
YouTube Originals Debuts New UK Series "The School of..."
The series sees the world renowned YouTube philosophy channel for Alain de Botton's The School of Life collaborate with a group of the world's most interesting and diverse YouTube creators to explore some of the greatest philosophical questions of our age.

[10/08/19 - 10:27 AM]
Video: "Atlantics" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Winner of the Grand Prix at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, the film marks the feature narrative debut of director Mati Diop.

[10/08/19 - 10:03 AM]
Marvel Television and Hulu Announce Cast for Live-Action Series "Marvel's Helstrom"
Tom Austen, Sydney Lemmon, Elizabeth Marvel, Robert Wisdom, June Carryl, Ariana Guerra, and Alain Uy are slated to star.

[10/08/19 - 10:00 AM]
Disney Channel Options the Rights to "Dear Sweet Pea," a Novel by Julie Murphy, Author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling "Dumplin'"
"Dear Sweet Pea" will join the Disney Channel Original Movie development slate.

[10/08/19 - 09:05 AM]
truTV's Remixed Stand-Up Comedy Series "Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks" Returns with Season Two on Friday, November 8 at 11:00pm ET/PT
In each episode, a special headliner is joined by a rotating cast of comedians who perform hilarious stand-up routines and each joke is heightened through over-the-top visual recreations.

[10/08/19 - 08:32 AM]
Video: "Green Eggs and Ham" - Read by Michael Douglas, Adam Devine & More! - Netflix
Netflix's animated series "Green Eggs and Ham" comes out on November 8.

[10/08/19 - 08:29 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "9-1-1" Top Demo Race
The network pulls in front of NBC among adults 18-49.

[10/08/19 - 08:13 AM]
Arkansas Homes Get a Facelift in New HGTV Series "Fixer to Fabulous"
In each episode, the husband-wife duo Dave and Jenny Marrs overhaul some of Northwest Arkansas' oldest homes, from rickety Victorian estates to crumbling Colonials, all while raising four young children and managing their family farm.

[10/08/19 - 08:08 AM]
FOX Sports Signs Three-Time Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski as NFL Analyst
He joins Pro Football Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan and Tony Gonzalez, and NFL insider Peter Schrager for the Thursday pregame show.

[10/08/19 - 08:02 AM]
Award-Winning Global Superstar Gwen Stefani Set to Be Honored as Fashion Icon Recipient at "E! People's Choice Awards"
"It's an incredible honor to receive this year's Fashion Icon Award at the 'E!'s People's Choice Awards,'" said Gwen Stefani.

[10/08/19 - 07:32 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Honors Veterans Month with Special Two-Night Event
Smithsonian Channel continues its annual initiative honoring Veterans Month with two all-new specials to air this November.

[10/08/19 - 07:26 AM]
"The End of the F***ing World" Season 2 Premieres November 5 on Netflix
The streaming service broke the news on social media this morning.

[10/08/19 - 07:00 AM]
Four-Episode, Fall Season of "Axios" Debuts October 20, Exclusively on HBO
Additionally, HBO has renewed the partnership for two additional years, continuing to bring HBO audiences impactful and discerning documentary news coverage of politics, business, foreign affairs and technology, before, during and beyond the 2020 elections.

[10/08/19 - 06:10 AM]
Video: "Tell Me Who I Am" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After losing his memory at age 18, Alex Lewis relies on his twin brother Marcus to teach him who he is.

[10/08/19 - 06:03 AM]
Kim Shaw, Kevin McGarry and Tom Arnold Star in "Christmas Scavenger Hunt," A New, Original Movie Premiering November 3, on Hallmark Channel
When Belinda (Shaw) returns home for Christmas she runs into her old boyfriend Dustin (McGarry), who broke her heart when she left for college and he stayed behind.

[10/08/19 - 04:00 AM]
Quibi and CBS News Announce an Original News Program, "60 in 6," from the Producers of "60 Minutes"
"60 Minutes" will produce an original weekly program, approximately six minutes per episode, exclusively for Quibi.

[10/07/19 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 7
Updates include: Michiel Huisman joins HBO Max's "The Flight Attendant"; Quibi's "The Stranger" sets principal cast; and John Boyd promoted to regular on CBS's "FBI."

[10/07/19 - 06:22 PM]
Multi-Platinum Grammy and Golden Globe Award-Nominated Nick Jonas Joins "The Voice" as Coach for Spring 2020
He will be joined by returning music superstar coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton.

[10/07/19 - 03:01 PM]
Video: "Queer Eye: We're in Japan!" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Fab 5 are ready to take on their newest city: Tokyo.

[10/07/19 - 02:29 PM]
Two New Seasons of Breakout Comedy Thriller "Search Party" Coming to HBO Max
"With HBO Max we have the unique opportunity to continue this brilliant, acclaimed series and connect with even more of the younger, digital natives who have worshipped it the most," said Kevin Reilly.

[10/07/19 - 02:05 PM]
Disney Channel Invests in the Best Babysitter in the Galaxy with a Season Two Pickup of Comedy "Gabby Duran & the Unsittables" Ahead of Its Oct. 11 Premiere
Production on season two will begin in February 2020 in Vancouver.

[10/07/19 - 01:20 PM]
NBCUniversal Aligns Its Television Studios Under Bonnie Hammer
Hammer will assume the new title of Chairman, NBCUniversal Content Studios.

[10/07/19 - 01:03 PM]
Showtime(R) Renews "Couples Therapy" for a Second Season
The second season will also feature world-class therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik.

[10/07/19 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Daybreak" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Find your tribe, grab your swords, and get ready to take on some Ghoulies.

[10/07/19 - 12:01 PM]
ID and People Magazine Combine to Explore America's Most Gripping True Crimes
Featuring 12 all-new episodes of the nation's most sensational crimes, the new season of "People Magazine Investigates" premieres Monday, November 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/07/19 - 11:41 AM]
ESPN to Serve as the Exclusive U.S. Multi-Sport Content Provider for Quibi's Daily Essentials
The new ESPN show, available only on Quibi, will feature daily episodes and breaking news covering the biggest stories in sports.

[10/07/19 - 11:02 AM]
James Norton to Co-Star Alongside Amanda Seyfried in "Things Heard and Seen" for Netflix
A Manhattan couple moves to a historic hamlet in the Hudson Valley and come to discover that their marriage has a sinister darkness, one that rivals their new home's history.

[10/07/19 - 11:00 AM]
Four-Time Emmy Nominee Michael Kelly and Multiple Tony Winner Jennifer Ehle Join Cast of New CBS Television Studios Miniseries
Kelly will play Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe and Ehle is set as Patrice Comey.

[10/07/19 - 10:08 AM]
OWN Gets Into the Holiday Spirit with Three Original Christmas Movies Premiering in November
"One Fine Christmas" kicks things off on Friday, November 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/07/19 - 09:45 AM]
Brendan Gleeson to Star as President Donald Trump in CBS Television Studios Miniseries
As previously announced, multiple Emmy-winner Jeff Daniels will play former FBI Director James Comey.

[10/07/19 - 09:12 AM]
History's Hit Drama Series "Vikings" Marks Its Final Season with a Powerful Two-Hour Premiere on Wednesday, December 4 at 9 PM ET/PT
The 20-episode sixth season will air in two parts.

[10/07/19 - 09:09 AM]
Video: "Jenny Slate: Stage Fright" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The stand-up special drops Tuesday, October 22 on the streaming service.

[10/07/19 - 09:00 AM]
FOX Makes First Pickup of Fall, Ordering Full Season of #1 New Series "Prodigal Son"
The series premiere was the highest-rated new series on any network and helped lead FOX to its first victory on opening night of the broadcast season in 10 years.

[10/07/19 - 08:45 AM]
Jeff Daniels to Star as Former FBI Director James Comey in CBS Television Studios Miniseries
The drama is slated to being production in November with an airdate to be announced at a later date.







  [october 2019]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
  


· SHOWATCH
(series past and present)
· DEVWATCH
(series in development)
· MOVIEWATCH
(tv movies and mini-series)





[04/22/26 - 05:30 PM]
Hulu's Second-Annual Get Real House Event Brings Together the Biggest Names in Reality TV and Delivers Major Announcements
The ultimate crossover event gathered over 150 unscripted TV icons and creatives, including Khloé Kardashian, Travis Barker, Lisa Vanderpump, Heidi Klum, Maura Higgins and more.

[04/22/26 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "The WONDERfools" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A goofy group of townies stumbles into superpowers and fights rising evil as doomsday panic grows in this wild, turn-of-the-century action comedy.

[04/22/26 - 04:46 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Expands Hit Franchise with a New Competition Series, "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro," Coming to ABC and Hulu
The series will premiere July 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with episodes available the next day on Hulu.

[04/22/26 - 01:00 PM]
ESPN Opens NBA Playoffs with Most-Watched Playoff Game of Opening Weekend
Saturday's Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup on ABC averaged 5.2 million viewers, peaking at 6.4 million viewers during the 11 p.m. ET quarter hour.

[04/22/26 - 12:01 PM]
HBO Original Film "Miss You, Love You," Starring Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells, Debuts May 29
A blunt, grieving widow, Diane Patterson (Allison Janney) is forced to plan her husband's funeral with a total stranger: her estranged son's assistant, Jamie Simms (Andrew Rannells).

[04/22/26 - 11:17 AM]
USA Sports Announces 2026 WNBA on USA Network Schedule, Highlighted by Wednesday Night Doubleheaders, Marquee Matchups and 2026 WNBA Finals Games
The WNBA on USA Network schedule tips off on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, as 2025 WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and the defending champion Las Vegas Aces visit Cameron Brink, Kelsey Plum and the Los Angeles Sparks at 6 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

[04/22/26 - 11:11 AM]
NBC Sports Announces Its Complete 2026 WNBA Regular-Season Schedule Across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN
NBC Sports' 2026 WNBA slate of 22 regular season games begins with the reigning WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces visiting the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

[04/22/26 - 11:07 AM]
NBC Sports' Manchester City-Arsenal Is Most-Watched Premier League Match in U.S. History
Coverage averaged 2.6 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo and NBC Sports Digital platforms this past Sunday.

[04/22/26 - 11:06 AM]
ESPN, ABC Announce 2026 WNBA Regular Season Schedule
ESPN, which has televised the WNBA since the league's inaugural season in 1997, will tip off its 30th consecutive season on Saturday, May 9, with expanded coverage across ESPN, ABC, Disney+ and ESPN Deportes.

[04/22/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: "We'll Be Fine" - Trailer - Hulu
Some love stories don't just consume you... they undo you.

[04/22/26 - 10:03 AM]
"In the Eye of the Storm: Chasers" - New Docu-Series Premieres Sunday, May 17 on Discovery Channel
The six-part series captures raw, harrowing encounters as storm chasers, outfitted with their own camera rigs and advanced weather tech, race into the American Midwest during one of the most active tornado seasons in decades.

[04/22/26 - 09:32 AM]
Record Setter! ESPN Opens 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with Three Most-Watched First Round Games on Cable Ever, Excluding Game 7's
The Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins matchup (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET) drew 2.1 million viewers, becoming the most-viewed First Round Playoff game ever on cable (excluding game 7's).

[04/22/26 - 09:29 AM]
Stage Set in the Steel City: ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" to Air Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
The Draft marks ESPN's first major event of the 2026 football season, culminating with ESPN's first-ever Super Bowl on February 14, 2027.

[04/22/26 - 09:11 AM]
Video: Jaw-Dropping Official Trailer for Highly Anticipated Drama "The Vampire Lestat" Released
The wild and captivating next chapter in Anne Rice's Immortal Universe follows Lestat as the world's first immortal rock star on an electric multi-city tour, while he's haunted by "muses" from his rebellious past.

[04/22/26 - 09:01 AM]
Start Your Engines... "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" Season 11 Unveils Its Iconic Cast Ahead of Friday, May 8 Premiere on Paramount+
With the return of the high-stakes "Tournament of All Stars" format, the competition reaches new heights across 12-episodes packed with jaw-dropping runway looks, unforgettable performances, and the kind of drama only Drag Race can deliver.