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[11/14/19 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 14
Updates include: Tye Sheridan to star in "Wireless" for Quibi; Netflix to amend documentary series "The Devil Next Door"; and CBS nixes more "Celebrity Big Brother," "The World's Best."

[11/14/19 - 04:01 PM]
AMC Releases First Look at Michael Sheen as Chris Tarrant in Three-Part Drama Series "Quiz," Directed by Stephen Frears and Written by James Graham
The image recreates the famous shot of Tarrant arriving to give evidence in the Ingram trial at Southwark Crown Court in March 2003.

[11/14/19 - 03:31 PM]
Billy's Not Done Yet - "Goliath" Will Return for Its Fourth and Final Season to Prime Video
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[11/14/19 - 12:35 PM]
Investigation Discovery Exposes the Dark World of the NXIVM Cult in "The Lost Women of NXIVM"
The provocative new two-hour special premieres Sunday, December 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/14/19 - 09:43 AM]
NBC Renews Its Critically Acclaimed and Golden Globe Award-Winning Comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" for an Eighth Season
The news comes in advance of its seventh season beginning on Thursday, February 6.

[11/14/19 - 09:13 AM]
Video: "Sugar Rush Christmas" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Everything you love about "Sugar Rush" - with a holly jolly Christmas twist.

[11/14/19 - 08:30 AM]
Urban One, Inc. Announces a Star-Studded Lineup of Honorees for Urban One Honors: Jamie Foxx, Sylvia Rhone, Missy Elliott and Ryan Jamaal Swain
The two-hour telecast will air on TV One, a division of Urban One, on January 20, the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

[11/14/19 - 08:24 AM]
Science Channel Turns the Spotlight on the Ancient Kush Empire of Nubia in New Two-Hour Special "Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs" Premiering Sunday, December 1 at 9PM
"This is unique and special program with rare and privileged access, that sets out to right a wrong perpetrated by early archeologists who refused to see or acknowledge the contributions of the black pharaohs to the glory of ancient Egypt," said Neil Laird.

[11/14/19 - 08:09 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "CMA Awards" Put ABC in Front
The Alphabet's annual presentation is on par with a year ago among adults 18-49.

[11/14/19 - 07:37 AM]
Netflix Is Moving Into Local Films from the Nordics
The films "Red Dot" and "Cadaver" will premiere exclusively on Netflix.

[11/14/19 - 06:05 AM]
Video: "6 Underground" Starring Ryan Reynolds - Visit Italy - Netflix
Check out the latest trailer for the feature, due December 13 on the streaming service.

[11/14/19 - 05:16 AM]
15-Time Grammy(R) Award Winner Alicia Keys Returns as Host of "The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards(R)"
Last year's ceremony marked Keys' first time hosting an awards program and was met with praise from fans and critics alike.

[11/14/19 - 05:00 AM]
Multiplatinum-Selling Artist Ciara to Host the "2019 American Music Awards(R)," Airing Live Sunday, Nov. 24, on ABC
Plus: Kesha and Big Freedia join previously announced performers Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Thomas Rhett and Shania Twain, as well as Taylor Swift.

[11/14/19 - 04:24 AM]
Chefs Heston Blumenthal, Carla Hall and Niklas Ekstedt Revealed as "Crazy Delicious" Gods of Food
The new six-episode series, presented by comedian and foodie Jayde Adams, will be available on Netflix worldwide (excluding UK) in early 2020.

[11/14/19 - 01:14 AM]
Netflix Is Partnering with Berkun Oya for a Social Thriller Series and It Begins Principal Photography Today
The eight-part series stars a very talented ensemble cast such as Oyku Karayel, Fatih Artman, Funda Eryigit, Alican Yucesoy, Tulin Ozen, Defne Kayalar, Settar Tanriogen and Bige Onal.

[11/13/19 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 13
Updates include: Disney+ begins production on season two of "The Mandalorian"; Sarah Michelle Gellar-led "Sometimes I Lie" lands at FOX; and Amazon orders "The Peripheral" to series.

[11/13/19 - 01:01 PM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Eddie Griffin: E-Niggma" - New Stand-Up Special from the Veteran Comedian Premieres Friday, December 6 at 11 PM ET/PT
The hour-long special is filmed at the restored, historic landmark Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, home to many iconic performers including Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford and Lena Horne.

[11/13/19 - 12:54 PM]
Disney+ Sees Extraordinary Consumer Demand with More Than 10 Million Sign-Ups
Moving forward, there are no plans to release Disney+ subscriber data outside of The Walt Disney Company's quarterly earnings calls.

[11/13/19 - 12:15 PM]
Freeform Assembles the Cast for Pilot "Last Summer" from Bert V. Royal, Jessica Biel, Michelle Purple, Max Winkler and eOne
Chiara Aurelia, Mika Abdalla, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, Nathaniel Ashton, and Brooklyn Sudano will star in the project.

[11/13/19 - 12:01 PM]
BBC America Announces Writers and Directors for All-New Season of "Doctor Who"
Three new writers have jumped on board the TARDIS for the upcoming season: Nina Metivier, Maxine Alderton and Charlene James.

[11/13/19 - 11:37 AM]
"For All Mankind" Has Been Renewed for a Second Season
Apple formally announced said pickup on social media this morning.

[11/13/19 - 11:31 AM]
New Season of "The Bachelor" Takes Flight Monday, Jan. 6, on ABC
The show's 24th season will kick off with a special three-hour premiere event.

[11/13/19 - 10:59 AM]
Video: "Baby 3" - Official Announcement - Netflix
Look for the series to return for a third and final season.

[11/13/19 - 10:03 AM]
The Wolfpack Welcomes New Additions and New Challenges in a Brand-New Season of "Alaskan Bush People" Premiering Wednesday, December 4
The Brown family's quest to achieve their dream of a fully self-contained village is on the line in a brand-new season.

[11/13/19 - 10:01 AM]
TBS Orders a Fifth Season of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee"
Additionally, TBS has renewed its first look deal with Bee's production company, Swimsuit Competition, that focuses on developing amusing original content that is definitely worth spending a weekend bingeing.

[11/13/19 - 10:01 AM]
Showtime Networks and A24 Films Close Output Agreement for A24 Feature Film Titles
The deal will include up to 16 films annually produced by A24.

[11/13/19 - 09:46 AM]
HGTV Greenlights New Event Series "Home Town Rescue" Starring Ben and Erin Napier
The Napiers will mobilize members of one community to renovate multiple individual homes in the town and upgrade public spaces, such as parks, local diners and/or recreational centers.

[11/13/19 - 09:31 AM]
Travel Channel to Launch New Series "Trending Fear" with Adam Ellis - Internet and Twitter Author of #DearDavid Sensational Ghost Boy Stories
"Adam's extraordinary personal experience and harrowing tale that went viral in 'Dear David' makes him uniquely positioned to help those grappling with paranormal fear," said Matthew Butler, general manager, Travel Channel.

[11/13/19 - 09:30 AM]
Video: These Consumer Goods Come at a Price - "Broken" Trailer - Netflix
"Broken" is a new investigative documentary series that identifies and deconstructs the systems that make consumer products vulnerable to fraud, corruption, and negligence - often at the expense of public health and safety.

[11/13/19 - 09:06 AM]
Oxygen's "Homicide for the Holidays" Returns for Season Four On Saturday, December 7 at 7:30PM ET/PT
Season four unwraps four chilling stories of holidays taking a sweeping turn when a loved one is brutally killed by an unforeseen suspect and investigations unfold that stun everyone involved.

[11/13/19 - 09:05 AM]
Geralt's Adventure Is Only Beginning - "The Witcher" Has Been Renewed for Season 2
Netflix broke the news via its social accounts this morning.

[11/13/19 - 08:47 AM]
Video: "Mike Birbiglia: The New One" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Comedian Mike Birbiglia hits Broadway with a hilarious yet profound one-man show that recounts his emotional and physical journey to parenthood.

[11/13/19 - 08:46 AM]
ABC Makes Waves with "Ultimate Surfer," A New Competition Series from 11-Time World Surf League Champion Kelly Slater
Production will begin in 2020 and an airdate will be announced later this season.

[11/13/19 - 08:31 AM]
NBC Announces the 10 Makers Competing to Become the Next "Master Maker" on Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman's "Making It"
This season brings together a diverse group of makers from woodworkers to balloon artists and calligraphists to costume makers.

[11/13/19 - 08:18 AM]
Video: "Holiday Rush" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the film, a popular radio DJ (Romany Malco) loses his job just as his four spoiled kids hand over their Christmas lists.

[11/13/19 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice," "This Is Us" Top Demos for NBC
The Peacock wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network overall.

[11/13/19 - 07:47 AM]
BET Networks Announces Second Season Pick up for Its Bold and Sexy Scripted Series "Games People Play"
Season two cast members will be announced at a later date.

[11/13/19 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix and Nickelodeon Form Multi-Year Output Deal to Produce Original Animated Films and Series for Kids & Families Around the World
Forthcoming are specials based on "The Loud House" and "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."

[11/12/19 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 12
Updates include: HBO Max in talks for "Friends" unscripted reunion special; Hulu has no plans for more "Veronica Mars"; and Auli'i Cravalho tapped for Amazon's "The Power."

[11/12/19 - 01:34 PM]
NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Special Returns Dec. 4 to Celebrate and Revel in the Festive Holiday Season
Among the scheduled performers: Chicago, Brett Eldredge, Derek & Julianne Hough, John Legend, Idina Menzel, Lea Michele, NE-YO, Gwen Stefani, Straight No Chaser, and Skylar Astin & Alex Newell.

[11/12/19 - 12:32 PM]
CNN Films Debuts Critics' Choice Documentary Award Winner "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice" on New Year's Day
The 2019 Critics' Choice Documentary Awards winner for Best Music Documentary about her life and musical journey is directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman.

[11/12/19 - 12:00 PM]
"The Masked Singer" to Air Two Nights in a Row, with a Special Holiday-Themed Semifinals Episode
Look for said installments on Tuesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 11 followed by the two-hour season finale on Wednesday, December 18.

[11/12/19 - 11:49 AM]
Robert De Niro to Be Honored with 2019 SAG Life Achievement Award
De Niro will be presented the performers union's top accolade at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will be simulcast live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, January 19.

[11/12/19 - 10:14 AM]
Video: "A Family Reunion Christmas" Trailer - Netflix
M'Dear's sisters come together for the holidays, and nobody's ho ho holding back the punches - especially when it comes to performing at the Christmas church service.

[11/12/19 - 10:02 AM]
WGN America's Hit Comedic Procedural Series "Carter" Returns January 20
Jerry O'Connell, Sydney Poitier Heartsong and Kristian Bruun star in the new season.

[11/12/19 - 10:02 AM]
Will Ferrell to Host "Saturday Night Live" with Musical Guest King Princess on Nov. 23
"SNL" returns this Saturday with recording artist and actor Harry Styles pulling double duty as host and musical guest.

[11/12/19 - 09:45 AM]
Host Jamie Foxx Returns to Bring the Holiday Cheer in an All-New "Beat Shazam" Special Holiday-Themed Episode Airing Monday, Dec. 9 on FOX
Seasonal classics mix with music's biggest hit songs, as teams of cousins, military DJs and a father/daughter duo compete in the all-new "Santa Jamie" special holiday episode.

[11/12/19 - 09:33 AM]
Ovation Acquires Additional Seasons of "Travel Man" and "Midsomer Murders" in Deal with all3media
The deal is for seasons 7 and 8 of "Travel Man" (including a one-hour Christmas special).

[11/12/19 - 09:10 AM]
Video: New Season of Paramount Network's "Ink Master: Turf War" Trailer
Paramount Network's hit tattoo competition reality series returns for a 13th season on Tuesday, January 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/12/19 - 08:59 AM]
Matt Berry Is the Toast of IFC as "Toast of London" Joins the Network's "Slightly Off" After Midnight Line-Up
The series follows the exploits of Steven Toast (Berry), an eccentric, middle-aged actor with a sketchy past who spends more time dealing with his problems off stage than performing on it.







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[11/12/24 - 12:31 PM]
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" Adds Additional Cast for Season 2
Chin Han, Hoa Xuande, Justin Chien, Amanda Zhou, Crystal Yu, Kelemete Misipeka, Lourdes Faberes and Rekha Sharma have joined the cast of the upcoming second season, which is currently in production in partnership with Nickelodeon.

[11/12/24 - 12:06 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 4: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" Enters the Ring; "Meet Me Next Christmas" Unwraps #1
Season 2, Act I of "Arcane," the animated series based on the popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends, also had a strong debut, taking second place with 6.3M views.

[11/12/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae" - Official Trailer - Hulu
This true crime docuseries examines the murder of Annie Mae Aquash - a Mi'kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, a mother of two daughters, a teacher, and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1970s and whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years.

[11/12/24 - 11:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special"
The one-hour special will premiere on November 19 on Prime Video.

[11/12/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Nutcrackers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
It's beginning to look a lot like ch-aos. Ben Stiller stars in "Nutcrackers," premiering November 29 on Hulu.

[11/12/24 - 11:00 AM]
New Daytime Drama Series "Beyond the Gates" to Premiere Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 on CBS
The series is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States.

[11/12/24 - 10:34 AM]
"Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" to Debut This Sunday, November 17th on FOX Nation
Premiering in two parts, the first four episodes will roll out weekly, beginning on Sunday, with the final four to run in April-May 2025, spanning the Holy season.

[11/12/24 - 10:14 AM]
Donnie Wahlberg Returns with a New Season of ID's "Very Scary People" Beginning Sunday, December 15 at 9 PM ET/PT
Hosted and executive produced by Wahlberg, eight new episodes reveal extraordinary insight into the twisted crimes committed by some of America's most heinous individuals.

[11/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome" Debuts November 23
James Acaster explores his love/hate relationship with standup by relinquishing control of his set and accepting a healthy dose of audience interference - aka heckling.

[11/12/24 - 09:00 AM]
New Year, New Season! Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Harlem" Season Three
After a shocking Season Two finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, the news is finally out that Harlem will return for Season Three at the top of next year on January 23, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/12/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mary" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this coming-of-age religious epic, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee to save his life.

[11/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer & Photos for Upcoming Original Film "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"
Two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

[11/12/24 - 08:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Surveilled" Debuts November 20
The film tracks Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a center of espionage cybertechnology.

[11/12/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Human Vs. Hamster" - Official Trailer - Max
Never underestimate the competition.

[11/12/24 - 07:00 AM]
Video: New Clip from "An Almost Christmas Story," Directed by David Lowery and Produced by Alfonso Cuaron
Directed by David Lowery and produced by five-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, this animated short is the third and final installment in Cuarón's holiday shorts collection for Disney+.