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[11/15/19 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 15
Updates include: Clive Owen cast as Bill Clinton in FX's "Impeachment: American Crime Story"; Kingsley Ben-Adir to play Barack Obama for "A Higher Loyalty"; and Quibi orders TV take on "Varsity Blues" to series.

[11/15/19 - 03:10 PM]
Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain to Produce the 92nd Oscars(R)
"We have both watched the Oscars for as long as we can remember, and to be given the opportunity to produce the show is a dream," said Howell Taylor and Allain.

[11/15/19 - 03:01 PM]
Viacom Renews "The Office" Through 2025
Additionally, Viacom renewed its cable deal for equally iconic sitcom "Parks and Recreation."

[11/15/19 - 01:01 PM]
Jason Kennedy Named Host of E!'s New Series "In the Room"
The first special airs on Wednesday, December 4 and features Kennedy in a rare sit down with four-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady.

[11/15/19 - 12:24 PM]
YouTube and James Charles Partner for New Beauty Competition Series
In this four part competition series brought to life by Brian Graden Media, contestants will put their best makeup artistry on display for Charles and a mix of celebrity guest judges as well as seasoned beauty industry veterans.

[11/15/19 - 10:08 AM]
Faster, Dirtier, Muddier Than Ever: An All-New Season of "Dirty Mudder Truckers" Premieres December 9 on Discovery Channel
Crews from all over the country travel down to central Florida to take on the 'Dirty 7' in The Pit - a 750-foot stretch of mud with tracks designed to chew up and spit out mega-trucks of every size.

[11/15/19 - 10:06 AM]
Video: "The Neighbor" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Thirty-something Javier struggles to handle adulthood and his girlfriend.

[11/15/19 - 09:45 AM]
Investigation Discovery Goes Beyond the Clickbait in the IDGO Original Series, "Caught on Camera: The Untold Stories"
Five, 10-minute episodes are available now on Investigation Discovery's TV Everywhere platform, IDGO, with the second run of five episodes being released on November 29.

[11/15/19 - 09:01 AM]
Showtime(R) to Air the Television Premiere of Academy Award(R) Winner "Green Book"
The film, featuring Oscar(R) winner Mahershala Ali and Oscar nominee Viggo Mortensen, will air Saturday, December 14 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/15/19 - 08:30 AM]
Chart-Topping Powerhouse Trio and 2019 AMA Nominees Jonas Brothers Team Up with T-Mobile for Live Performance on the "2019 American Music Awards(R)," Airing Live Sunday, Nov. 24, on ABC
Jonas Brothers join previously announced performers Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Thomas Rhett and Shania Twain, as well as Taylor Swift.

[11/15/19 - 08:12 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Thursday Night Football" Continues Its Reign
FOX overshadows the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/15/19 - 08:10 AM]
Discovery's "Diesel Brothers" Is Back for a New Season of Super-Sized Firsts When It Debuts December 9
Mondays will be Trucking Huge as "Diesel Brothers" leads into an all new season of "Dirty Mudder Truckers," airing Monday, December 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/15/19 - 06:00 AM]
Disney Channel Launches Digital Open Casting Call for Kids and Teens
The digital casting call, open today, will accept video submissions now through Tuesday, December 31, at www.Disney.com/disneychannelcasting.

[11/15/19 - 06:00 AM]
Apple Orders "Slow Horses" Starring Academy Award Winner Gary Oldman
Oldman will star as Jackson Lamb, the brilliant but irascible leader of the spies who end up in Slough House due to their career ending mistakes.

[11/15/19 - 02:02 AM]
Further Cast Join "Roadkill," David Hare's Political Thriller for BBC One
The four-part series will air on PBS in the United States.

[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.







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[11/13/24 - 02:02 PM]
Hit Detective Drama, "Shetland," Returns December 11 for Season Nine on BritBox
A double missing person's case blurs the lines between the personal and the professional, as Calder and Tosh are drawn into a labyrinthine investigation.

[11/13/24 - 01:59 PM]
Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd Each to Star in New "Ripped from the Headlines" Originals for Lifetime
The former stars in "Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story" on January 11; while the latter leads "Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story" on January 18.

[11/13/24 - 01:08 PM]
ESPN to Exclusively Present 2025 MLB Opening Day Doubleheader Featuring Both World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and American League Champion New York Yankees
The doubleheader begins on ESPN at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27 when Aaron Judge and the Yankees host Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the National League Central in 2024.

[11/13/24 - 11:30 AM]
"Doctor Odyssey" Series Premiere Swells +482% Over Live+Same Day Audience in Adults 18-49
Plus: "9-1-1" kicked off season eight with an action-packed three-episode story arc rising +156% in Total Viewers (12.64 million vs. 4.93 million) and +519% in Adults 18-49 (2.91 rating vs. 0.47 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audience.

[11/13/24 - 11:12 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Golden State Warriors Visit New Orleans Pelicans on November 22
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.

[11/13/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, "The Night Agent" is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), whose efforts to save The President in Season 1 earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in Season 2.

[11/13/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Winter Premiere Dates for 2024-25 Primetime Season
"Hollywood Squares," starring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore as the center square, and hosted by Nate Burleson, premieres Thursday, January 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[11/13/24 - 10:08 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Exclusive "Family Guy" Holiday Special
The special episode premieres on Monday, November 25 only on Hulu as a part of the year-round "Family Guy" 25th Anniversary Celebration!

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Onyx Collective's Sexy Legal Drama "Reasonable Doubt" Renewed for Season Three on Hulu
"Reasonable Doubt" centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline "Jax" Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case, all while trying to keep her life together.

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Say Nothing" - Official Trailer 2 - FX
FX's limited series is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.

[11/13/24 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Let The Games Begin! Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Holiday Special "Amazon Wish List Games"
All five episodes of the special are set to debut on Prime Video on November 20.

[11/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Channel's "Fa-La-La-Lidays" and Disney Jr.'s "Magical Holidays" Unwrap Festive Programming for the Whole Family
Highlights of "Disney Channel's Fa-la-la-lidays" include new animated holiday episodes of "Big City Greens" and "ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series."

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "The Later Daters" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six older singles shake off the dust and wade back into the dating pool with the help of their family and friends and a renowned relationship expert in this uplifting docuseries that proves it's never too late to find lasting love.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy," An "Entertainment Tonight" Special, to Air Friday, Nov. 29
This one-hour special, celebrating 293 episodes of "Blue Bloods," includes new exclusive interviews with the stars and recurring guest stars who share favorite memories and behind-the-scenes moments from the past 14 years.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Acorn TV to Debut "Acorn TV X TED: Transform Your Thinking"
The new series will consist of six episodes, each featuring five TED Talks with a common theme.