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[10/15/19 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 15
Updates include: Apple TV+ plans second seasons for five series; HBO Max lands streaming rights to "The West Wing"; and Tony Gilroy boards Disney+'s Cassian Andor prequel series.

[10/15/19 - 06:30 PM]
The 11th and Final Season of "Will & Grace" Will Begin Thursday, Oct. 24 on NBC Replacing "Sunnyside"
The remaining six episodes of the 10-episode "Sunnyside" order will air weekly on the NBC App, other digital platforms and NBC.com.

[10/15/19 - 10:38 AM]
OWN's Hit Drama Series "Ambitions" Returns with All-New Episodes November 12
On average during the first half of the season, "Ambitions" ranked #1 in the Tuesday 10:00 p.m. time period across broadcast and cable with African American audiences.

[10/15/19 - 10:19 AM]
The Weather Channel to Serve as the Exclusive Weather Content Provider for Quibi's Daily Essentials
The show will feature short-form national and hyper-localized weather and forecasting stories, as well as leverage The Weather Channel's Emmy Award-winning Immersive Mixed Reality to help audiences understand how the weather will impact them.

[10/15/19 - 10:01 AM]
Shawn Levy and Nick Jonas to Executive Produce "Dash & Lily," A New Show Based on the YA Book Series About a Whirlwind Holiday Romance
Austin Abrams, Midori Francis, Dante Brown and Troy Iwata will star in the project.

[10/15/19 - 10:01 AM]
Binge the New Season of CBS All Access' "No Activity" Beginning Thursday, Nov. 21
Season three finds detectives Nick Cullen and Judd Tolbeck back in uniform with a revolving door of quirky new partners and even quirkier criminals, while robots edge in on Janice and Fatima in dispatch.

[10/15/19 - 10:00 AM]
"The Bronx, USA," A Celebration of the Dynamic Diversity of the Bronx, Debuts October 30, Exclusively on HBO
From the team behind HBO's "If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast," the film follows producer George Shapiro as he returns to his hometown of the Bronx.

[10/15/19 - 09:17 AM]
Video: Arsenio Hall Standup Special Trailer - "Smart & Classy" - Netflix
The special drops Tuesday, October 29 on the streaming service.

[10/15/19 - 08:29 AM]
HBO Max Orders "Grease: Rydell High" Musical Spin-Off Series
A joyous musical series set in and around the world of Rydell High, the show reimagines the global smash hit movie with some characters you already know, and a whole lot more you will soon meet.

[10/15/19 - 08:14 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, NBC Share Adults 18-49 Crown
FOX - as well as ABC - got a boost from some local stations carrying Monday's NFL game.

[10/15/19 - 08:14 AM]
Video: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Netflix - Holidays 2019 - Netflix
Season two of "Nailed It! Holiday" and newcomer "Merry Happy Whatever" are among the offerings.

[10/14/19 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 14
Updates include: The CW renews "The Outpost" for third season; Amber Stevens West, Bresha Webb to "Run the World" for Starz; and Hulu acquires U.S. run of "Baghdad Central."

[10/14/19 - 12:50 PM]
Hadley Robinson and Lauren Tsai to Star in Amy Poehler's Next Directorial Effort "Moxie"
The film tells the story of a girl (Robinson) from a small town who is inspired by her mother's Riot Girl past and starts a feminist revolution at her high school.

[10/14/19 - 12:00 PM]
New Craig Ferguson-Hosted Game Show, ABC's "The Hustler," Challenges Viewers to Hone Their Detective Skills
"The Hustler" is set to begin production later this fall, with an airdate to be announced at a later date.

[10/14/19 - 11:01 AM]
Sarah Silverman Returns to HBO for Stand-Up Comedy Special and Late-Night Series Pilot
Silverman describes her proposed late-night series as "weighing in on the mishigas of the week and taking live video calls."

[10/14/19 - 10:00 AM]
Documentary "Saudi Women's Driving School" Debuts October 24, Exclusively on HBO
This eye-opening film documents the lives of self-reliant women in Saudi Arabia who challenge western stereotypes of their country's gender dynamics, while exercising their long-awaited right to drive.

[10/14/19 - 09:13 AM]
Video: YouTube Debuts Official Trailer for New Learning Series That Tests the Magic of Cinema from "Back to the Future" to "Ghostbusters"
"Could You Survive The Movies," hosted by Jake Roper, debuts Monday, October 21.

[10/14/19 - 09:09 AM]
Video: "Little Miss Sumo" - Main Trailer - Netflix
Banned from competing professionally, female sumo wrestling champion Hiyori will have to retire at the age of 21.

[10/14/19 - 08:19 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Stay on Top
The Peacock once again wins the evening in all categories.

[10/14/19 - 08:01 AM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Celeste Barber: Challenge Accepted"
Look for the stand-up special to debut on Friday, November 1 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/14/19 - 07:52 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Announces Live Democratic Presidential Primary Debate Coverage "Votegasm 2020: The Field Narrows from 10 to... 12?" to Air on Tuesday, October 15 at 11:00 P.M. Eastern
Alex Wagner will be the night's guest interview.

[10/14/19 - 06:27 AM]
Video: "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Season 3 Trailer Available Now
The trailer features the song "Perfectly Marvelous" from Cabaret with an original recording by Sutton Foster.

[10/14/19 - 06:06 AM]
Business Is Personal on an All-New Season of CNBC's Hit Series "The Profit" Premiering Tuesday, November 5 at 10PM ET
Business is personal as Marcus visits 12 entrepreneurs looking to get on the path to success, and one flooded town desperate to get back on proverbial dry land.

[10/14/19 - 01:30 AM]
Filming Commences on "Because the Night" Starring Russell Tovey and Bertie Carvel, by Luther Creator Neil Cross for ITV
The series is inspired by the novel "Burial," also written by Neil Cross.

[10/14/19 - 01:28 AM]
Video: "The Man Without Gravity" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film, directed by Marco Bonfanti, premieres Friday, November 1.

[10/13/19 - 08:55 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, ALCS Snap College Football Win Streak
The network's MLB telecast wins the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/12/19 - 08:38 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "WWE SmackDown" Holds Onto Demo Crown
FOX's telecast is still the adults 18-49 champ, but down over 28% from last week's network debut.

[10/11/19 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 11
Updates include: The CW lands Jared Padalecki's "Walker, Texas Ranger" reboot; Steven Spielberg's "Masters of the Air" jumps from HBO to Apple TV+; and Mandy Moore sells potential drama to ABC.

[10/11/19 - 06:30 PM]
A Match Made in Heaven: "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings" Heads to Disney+ with New Episodes in 2020
The popular Freeform series "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings" is moving to a new home on Disney+ when all new episodes premiere on the streaming service in 2020.

[10/11/19 - 02:00 PM]
Disney Channel Orders Family Dance Competition Series "Disney Fam Jam"
Each episode of the competition series will feature two families hitting the floor in three unique rounds of dance battles to see which family will be crowned "Disney Fam Jam" Champs.

[10/11/19 - 10:34 AM]
truTV's "The Carbonaro Effect" Returns Nov. 7
In these all-new eight half-hour episodes, viewers will watch in disbelief as Michael raises the spirt and body of a nun and takes the phrases "cat lady" and "grass fed beef" literally.

[10/11/19 - 10:16 AM]
Quibi and TMZ Announce Two Daily Pop Culture News Shows
"Quibi is the future and we are thrilled to land on a mobile platform that speaks to a young audience on the hunt for celebrity content," said Harvey Levin.

[10/11/19 - 10:06 AM]
Rare Maps Used to Investigate Mysteries in New Science Channel Series "Unexplained and Unexplored" Premiering Sunday, November 10 at 10PM
Explorers Justin Fornal and Emiliano Ruprah use historical maps as well as modern imaging techniques to examine these and other mysteries in a new eight-episode series.

[10/11/19 - 10:01 AM]
ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform Will Present the First Episode of the Upcoming Disney+ Original Series, "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," on Friday, Nov. 8
Said airing comes in advance of the series' bow on the highly anticipated streaming service, Disney+ (launching Tuesday, November 12).

[10/11/19 - 10:00 AM]
CBS All Access' "The Stand" Welcomes Additional Cast Members
Eion Bailey, Katherine McNamara and Hamish Linklater are the latest on tap.

[10/11/19 - 08:47 AM]
Video: Netflix Launches Trailer for Spanish Thriller "Hache," The New Series Premiering Globally November 1st
The series tells the story of Helena (Adriana Ugarte), a prostitute who starts as a simple pawn in the hands of Malpica (Javier Rey), the head of a gangster band that operates in Barcelona in the 1960s.

[10/11/19 - 08:46 AM]
Inma Cuesta and Barbara Lennie Star "The Mess You Left Behind"
The Netflix series is based on the novel of the same name by Carlos Montero.

[10/11/19 - 08:12 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Stays on Top with "Thursday Night Football"
The network's NFL coverage continues its reign in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/11/19 - 07:38 AM]
Video: "A 3 Minute Hug" - Trailer - Netflix
Look for the documentary to drop Monday, October 28 on the streaming service.

[10/11/19 - 06:55 AM]
YouTube Announces Two New Projects in Celebration of International Day of the Girl
Together with the Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance, YouTube Originals will create a dynamic learning special to spark a conversation around the global state of adolescent girls education.

[10/11/19 - 06:12 AM]
MTV's "Floribama Shore" Heads to St. Petersburg, FL for New Season Premiering Thursday, November 14th at 8PM ET/PT with Back-to-Back Episodes
Following a dramatic wrap-up in Panama City Beach last season, "Floribama Shore," the #1 series in its time period, heads south to take over a new city for another wild summer.

[10/10/19 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 10
Updates include: Clive Owen joins Julianne Moore in "Lisey's Story" for Apple TV+; Nicolas Winding Refn brings "Maniac Cop" to HBO; and Hulu's "Harrow" to return for a third season.

[10/10/19 - 02:00 PM]
Actor, Singer, Host Extraordinaire Wayne Brady Joins "Black Lightning" as Gravedigger
Tyson "Gravedigger" Spikes is a World War II-era member of the U.S. military who became a "super soldier" after a secret experiment gifted him with enhanced strength, agility, tactical genius, and hand-to-hand combat expertise.

[10/10/19 - 02:00 PM]
October Is Fang-Tastic on ABC as the Network Treats Viewers to Halloween-Themed Episodes and Classic Specials
Classic Halloween specials "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "Toy Story OF TERROR!" also return for encore performances.

[10/10/19 - 01:45 PM]
Oscar and Emmy Winner Holly Hunter to Star as Sally Yates in CBS Television Studios Miniseries
She joins the previously announced Jeff Daniels as James Comey, Brendan Gleeson as President Donald Trump, Michael Kelly as Andrew McCabe and Jennifer Ehle as Patrice Comey.

[10/10/19 - 01:01 PM]
All-New Holiday Special "How to Train Your Dragon Homecoming," Based on the Hugely Popular Dreamworks Animation Film Trilogy, to Air Dec. 3 at 8:30 P.M. ET/PT on NBC
The special will feature the return of Jay Baruchel as the voice of Hiccup, America Ferrera as Astrid, Gerard Butler as Stoick, Craig Ferguson as Gobber and Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fishlegs.

[10/10/19 - 12:30 PM]
Freeform Rounds Up the Cast for Pilot "Close Up" from "How to Get Away with Murder's" Pete Nowalk and ABC Signature Studios
Plus: Natalie Chaidez joins as showrunner with Alex Kalymnios set to direct.

[10/10/19 - 12:28 PM]
Video: YouTube Debuts Official Trailer and Announces Inaugural Authors for New "BookTube" Learning Series
A new episode will air the third Thursday of each month.

[10/10/19 - 12:14 PM]
Bravo Makes Dating Funny Again When "Blind Date" Premieres Monday, November 18 at 11:30PM ET/PT
A nod to the original format with a modernized twist to match social media trends, each half-hour episode focuses on two couples of varying ethnicity, sexual orientation and age.

[10/10/19 - 12:00 PM]
ABC Scores a Hole-in-One with Season Two of "Holey Moley"
Rob Riggle and Joe Tessitore will return as color and play-by-play commentators, respectively, while Jeannie Mai will resume her role as sideline correspondent.







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[11/20/24 - 12:30 PM]
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[11/20/24 - 12:06 PM]
Australian Hulu Original Scripted Drama Series "The Artful Dodger" Is Back for Season 2
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[11/20/24 - 12:00 PM]
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[11/20/24 - 12:00 PM]
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[11/20/24 - 11:03 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 11:00 AM]
Paramount+ with Showtime Announces "The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI" Premiering Friday, December 6th
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[11/20/24 - 10:34 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 10:01 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 10:01 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 10:01 AM]
The CW Network Sets 2025 Midseason Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
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[11/20/24 - 10:00 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 09:34 AM]
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As part of the event, AXS TV presents new exclusive interviews with cast members Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio.

[11/20/24 - 09:05 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 09:01 AM]
First Look: Netflix's "Zero Day" Premieres on February 20, 2025
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[11/20/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Dream Productions" - Official Trailer
Disney and Pixar's all-new four-episode limited series is available December 11 only on Disney+.