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[11/01/19 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 1
Updates include: NBC's "The InBetween," USA's "Pearson" get the axe; Emily Bett Rickards to return for The CW's "Arrow" finale; and Heather Zuhlke to pen Starz's "Intercepted."

[11/01/19 - 06:30 PM]
Global Blockbuster "Avatar" to Stream on Disney+ Starting November 12
Disney+ will be the exclusive subscription streaming home of the award-winning cutting-edge film, which will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of its theatrical release on December 18.

[11/01/19 - 01:08 PM]
"CMA Country Christmas" to Air Tuesday, Dec. 3, on ABC with Country Superstar Trisha Yearwood to Host and Perform
"Music, memories and enjoying the season with loved ones are what make Christmastime so special," says Yearwood. "Hosting 'CMA Country Christmas' is an opportunity to share joy and celebrate the holidays with friends and family everywhere."

[11/01/19 - 11:00 AM]
truTV Enters the Pepperdome with Greenlight of Complex Networks' "Hot Ones: The Game Show" Hosted by Sean Evans
"Hot Ones: The Game Show" will air on truTV as part of a "Hot Ones" hour each week, with one episode of the game show followed by one episode of the original "First We Feast" digital talk show, also hosted by Evans.

[11/01/19 - 10:18 AM]
Quibi Announces Middle School Comedy Series Created by and Starring Jimmy Tatro and Christian Pierce
The show is an elevation of Tatro and Pierce's long-running middle school series on YouTube, which originated in 2014 with "6th Grade Sleepovers" and has since earned more than 35 million views.

[11/01/19 - 10:06 AM]
Video: Amazon Original "Hunters" Debuts Tease for Upcoming Series Starring Al Pacino and Logan Lerman
Executive produced by Academy Award-winner Jordan Peele, "Hunters" follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City.

[11/01/19 - 10:03 AM]
Video: "Green Eggs & Ham" Season 1 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The story you know is just the start. This new adventure is off the charts. Hit the road with a whole new crew. There's Sam, Guy, and a Chickeraffe too.

[11/01/19 - 09:13 AM]
YouTube Originals and Coldplay Come Together for Unprecedented "Coldplay: Everyday Life - Live in Jordan" Livestream Event
The first livestream will begin at sunrise, premiering the new songs on YouTube just before their 12:00 a.m. EST debut on November 22.

[11/01/19 - 09:01 AM]
Showtime(R) to Release All Six Episodes of New Comedy Series "Back to Life" Across Platforms
The new series will be available to subscribers at midnight on Sunday, November 10 prior to its on-air debut that night at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/01/19 - 08:14 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Thursday Night Football" Top Halloween
The network's NFL coverage cruises to victory in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/01/19 - 08:00 AM]
Selena Gomez to Take the Stage for World Television Premiere of New Music at the "2019 American Music Awards(R)," Airing Live on ABC, Sunday, Nov. 24
An American Music Award winner, Gomez previously graced the American Music Awards stage in 2014, 2015 and 2017 with a haunting performance of "Wolves."

[11/01/19 - 07:06 AM]
"Someone Has to Die," A Three-Episode Miniseries, Filming in Spain
Everything happens in 1950's Spain, in a conservative and traditional society where appearances and family ties play a key role.

[11/01/19 - 06:42 AM]
'Tis the Season for Festive Fun as Freeform Announces "25 Days of Christmas" Annual Holiday Programming Lineup
Highlights include a two-hour "Good Trouble" special that will reunite the cast of "The Fosters" when the Adams-Foster clan comes to the Coterie to spend Christmas with Callie and Mariana.

[11/01/19 - 06:00 AM]
ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" Rings in the Holidays with Brighter-Than-Ever Seventh Season Premiering Monday, Dec. 2
ABC also announced the pickup of season eight to air in 2020.

[11/01/19 - 02:13 AM]
Video: "Home for Christmas" - Teaser - Netflix
Fed up with the constant comments on her relationship status, perpetually single Johanne starts a 24-day hunt for a partner to bring home for Christmas.

[10/31/19 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 31
Updates include: Sean Bean joins the cast of TNT's "Snowpiercer"; Tawny Cypress, Jasmin Savoy Brown tapped for Showtime's "Yellowjackets"; and Corbin Reid, Andrea Bordeaux to round out Starz's "Run the World."

[10/31/19 - 02:33 PM]
Netflix and Shondaland Unveil Cast of Limited Series "Inventing Anna"
In "Inventing Anna," a journalist with a lot to prove investigates the case of Anna Delvey, the Instagram-legendary German heiress who stole the hearts of New York's social scene - and stole their money as well.

[10/31/19 - 11:01 AM]
Hulu's "Normal People" First Look
The 12-episode series tracks the tender but complicated relationship of Marianne and Connell from the end of their school days in small-town west of Ireland to their undergraduate years at Trinity College.

[10/31/19 - 10:35 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Surprise Drops the Second Season of Action-Thriller "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan"
The announcement was made via John Krasinski's social channels in which immediately following his posting the series went live on Prime Video.

[10/31/19 - 10:30 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Trailer and Official Poster for "Work in Progress"
The series - created by Chicago improv mainstays Abby McEnany and Tim Mason and co-written by Lilly Wachowski - premieres Sunday, December 8 at 11:00/10:00c.

[10/31/19 - 10:01 AM]
Inaugural "Global Citizen Prize" Special to Air Friday, Dec. 20 at 8 P.M. ET/PT on NBC
John Legend, the EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed and multi-platinum singer-songwriter, will host.

[10/31/19 - 09:25 AM]
Ovation Announces Documentary Special "The Actors Studio Mastering the Art Form"
This Ovation original documentary special delves into the formation and seven-decade history of The Actors Studio.

[10/31/19 - 09:25 AM]
Discovery Announces All New Competition Series Like Never Seen Before by Pitting "Man vs. Bear"
Each week, three Grizzlies - Bart, Honey Bump and Tank - will take on three new human competitors at their Utah sanctuary to test the limits of strength, speed and stamina.

[10/31/19 - 09:11 AM]
Richard Armitage, Jennifer Saunders, Hannah John-Kamen, Siobhan Finneran, and Kadiff Kirwan Star in Netflix's "The Stranger"
The eight-part series is adapted from Harlan Coben's book about the power and damage secrets can unleash.

[10/31/19 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Witcher" - Main Trailer - Netflix
Henry Cavill is Geralt of Rivia in the series, premiering Friday, December 20.

[10/31/19 - 09:00 AM]
The 21st Annual "A Home for the Holidays with Idina Menzel," A Moving Holiday Special Celebrating Families Whose Lives Have Been Changed by Adoption from Foster Care, To Be Broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22
Award-winning artists Adam Lambert, NE-YO and Kelly Rowland also perform.

[10/31/19 - 08:30 AM]
Leslie Mann Cast in Amazon Prime Video's Provocative New Series "The Power"
Mann will play the charming and ambitious politician Margot Cleary-Lopez in the series, based on award-winning Naomi Alderman's international best-selling novel of the same name.

[10/31/19 - 08:29 AM]
"Brad Paisley Thinks He's Special" to Air Dec. 3 on ABC
Among those featured: Kelsea Ballerini, Hootie & The Blowfish, Jonas Brothers, Chris Harrison, Peyton Manning, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker and Carrie Underwood.

[10/31/19 - 08:12 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: More Than 21 Million Tune in for World Series Finale
FOX's coverage of Game 7 eclipses the evening in all categories.

[10/30/19 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 30
Updates include: Monica Raymund to return for "Chicago Fire" midseason finale; Mike Daniels to import "Adam & Eva" at NBC; and Peacock locks in cast for "One of Us Is Lying."

[10/30/19 - 08:03 PM]
Video: "The Stranded" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Escape begins with the answers to the questions that lie within.

[10/30/19 - 03:55 PM]
"The Masked Singer" Returns with All-New, Special Two-Hour Episode Next Wednesday
Due to FOX's coverage of the World Series tonight, look for back-to-back installments on November 6 while "Almost Family" returns November 13.

[10/30/19 - 02:15 PM]
John Stamos Takes Center Court in David E. Kelley/Dean Lorey's New Series "Big Shot" for Disney+
The 10-episode series follows a temperamental college basketball coach (Stamos) who gets fired from his job and must take a teaching and coaching job at an elite all-girls private high school.

[10/30/19 - 12:22 PM]
Quibi Greenlights "Skrrt with Offset" Starring Kiari "Offset" Cephus from STXtelevision, Large Eyes and Quality Control
The series features the highest profile names in pop culture as they journey together with Migos member and car aficionado, Offset.

[10/30/19 - 12:03 PM]
Egyptian Pyramids, The Lost City of Troy and Mount Rushmore Among Iconic Monuments Featured in New Season of "Unearthed" Premiering Sunday, November 3 at 9PM on Science Channel
Kicking off this season is an in-depth look at the lost ancient Egyptian city of Armana.

[10/30/19 - 12:01 PM]
"V Wars" Coming to Netflix on December 5th
If you're battling the vamps, you're going to need someone with experience.

[10/30/19 - 12:00 PM]
Will Arnett to Host New Unscripted Competition Series "LEGO Masters," Premiering Wednesday, February 5, on FOX
"It gives me piece of mind to be able to continue building my relationship with The LEGO Group," said Arnett. "Ultimately, my goal is Danish citizenship."

[10/30/19 - 11:03 AM]
First Look Photos: Hulu's High Fidelity Starring Zoe Kravitz, Premieres Valentine's Day 2020
A departure from Nick Hornby's 1995 novel and beloved 2000 film, Hulu's entry follows a female record store owner in the rapidly gentrified neighborhood of Crown Heights, Brooklyn who revisits past relationships through music and pop culture, while trying to get over her one true love.

[10/30/19 - 09:11 AM]
EPIX(R) Renews Drama Series "Pennyworth" for Season Two
The 10-episode sophomore season will commence production in the UK in January 2020 - filming once again at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden - with an eye towards a 2020 premiere.

[10/30/19 - 09:05 AM]
Rise and 'Shine: TV's Favorite Outlaws Head Back to the Woods for an All New Season of "Moonshiners"
Discovery Channel's hit series returns Tuesday, November 19 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/30/19 - 08:16 AM]
Shudder Renews Hit Series "Creepshow" for Second Season
"Creepshow has met every expectation we had for Shudder's first original scripted series and then some, with record numbers across the board," said Shudder GM Craig Engler.

[10/30/19 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Rises to Top with World Series
Coverage of Game 6 eclipses the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/29/19 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 29
Updates include: HBO nixes Naomi Watts-led "Game of Thrones" prequel series; AMC cancels "Lodge 49" after two seasons; and Sony Pictures Television moves forward with "Dr. Oz" spin-off.

[10/29/19 - 06:31 PM]
Warren Ellis and the Producers of "Castlevania" All Teaming Up to Bring the Epic Animated Series "Heaven's Forest" to Netflix
The streaming service confirmed the animated project on social media this evening.

[10/29/19 - 05:32 PM]
HBO Max Programming Highlights Unveiled at WarnerMedia Day
The company recaps all of its announced projects to date.

[10/29/19 - 05:31 PM]
WarnerMedia Unveils HBO Max - Launching May 2020 with 10,000 Hours of Premium Content for $14.99/Month
At launch, AT&T will immediately offer HBO Max to the roughly 10 million HBO subscribers on AT&T distribution platforms, at no additional charge.

[10/29/19 - 04:57 PM]
HBO Gives Series Order to "House of the Dragon," Co-Created by Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin
Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," the series, which is set 300 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," tells the story of House Targaryen.

[10/29/19 - 04:21 PM]
WarnerMedia Announces "Bobbie Sue" Coming to HBO Max
Gina Rodriguez will star as the title role in the film, from director Charles Stone III.

[10/29/19 - 04:16 PM]
Ridley Scott's "Raised by Wolves" Coming to HBO Max
The series centers on two androids tasked with raising human children on a mysterious virgin planet.

[10/29/19 - 04:15 PM]
Conan O'Brien and Team Coco Bringing a Series of Stand-up Specials to HBO Max
As part of O'Brien's joint venture with WarnerMedia announced last year, the specials will launch exclusively on HBO Max and will feature talent handpicked by O'Brien.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.