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    [friday, november 22, 2019]    
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[11/22/19 - 11:54 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 22
Updates include: Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough won't return to NBC's "America's Got Talent"; Louie Anderson to star in "Tigsley" for FOX; and Imelda Staunton eyed for Netflix's "The Crown."

[11/22/19 - 08:50 PM]
The Secret Is Out - There's Going to Be a "Servant" Season 2
The Apple TV+ series launches Thursday, November 28.

[11/22/19 - 07:11 PM]
WE tv's Spinoff Series "Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup" Returns Friday, January 3, 2020
Throughout the 10 episodes, seven fan-favorite couples from "Love After Lockup" will encounter more twists, turns and shocking moments than ever before.

[11/22/19 - 04:42 PM]
Video: "Fuller House" Season 5 - Part A - Official Trailer - Netflix
The show's swan song begins on Friday, December 6 followed by the final batch of episodes in 2020.

[11/22/19 - 02:00 PM]
BBC America's "Doctor Who" to Welcome Guest Stars Goran Visnjic and Robert Glenister in Newest Season
Glenister said, "I first appeared in Doctor Who in 'The Caves of Androzani' at the tender age of 24 in 1984. 35 years later, I got to be in it again at the not-so-tender age of nearly 60. How time flies!"

[11/22/19 - 12:06 PM]
Netflix Acquires US, Canadian & Latin American Rights to "A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon"
When an alien named LU-LA crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, her magical powers, irrepressible mischief and galactic sized burps soon have Shaun the Sheep and his flock enchanted.

[11/22/19 - 11:07 AM]
Andre Holland, Amandla Stenberg, Joanna Kulig, Tahar Rahim and Leila Bekhti Star in "The Eddy"
Get a first look at Netflix's musical drama, which revolves around a club in Paris from Academy-Award winning director Damien Chazelle.

[11/22/19 - 10:30 AM]
"The Price Is Right" Celebrates the Holidays with Two Celebrity-Themed Primetime Specials, Dec. 22 and Dec. 23, on CBS
On Sunday, series star David Boreanaz and additional cast members from "SEAL Team" kick off the two-night event when they welcome an audience full of active duty military and veterans to the special primetime show.

[11/22/19 - 09:07 AM]
The CW Network Announces a New One-Hour Special "The CW Dog Honors," Hosted by Mario Lopez, Airing Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Commemorating some of the most talented and laudable pups on the planet, this primetime special event will feature Hollywood's dog-loving celebrities along with their four-legged family members.

[11/22/19 - 08:14 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Thursday Night Football" Remains on Top
FOX's NFL franchise wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/22/19 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Grand Tour Presents: Seamen" - Official Trailer
The epic feature-length special premieres on Prime Video Friday, December 13.

[11/22/19 - 06:04 AM]
"The Innocent," The New Netflix Series Adaptation of Harlan Coben's Bestseller of the Same Name, Begins Shooting
Throughout eight episodes, Mario Casas and Aura Garrido will get into the skin of Mateo and Olivia, a couple who will have to rebuild their lives for the second time after receiving some disturbing and surprising news.

[11/21/19 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 21
Updates include: Harrison Ford attached to star in "The Staircase" adaptation; Efrat Dor joins cast of The CW's "The Flash"; and Joe Jonas to front "Cup of Joe" for Quibi.

[11/21/19 - 11:03 PM]
Stop-Motion Animated Holiday Special "Robin Robin" from BAFTA and Academy Award Award-Winning Studio Aardman Comes to Netflix in 2020
When her egg fortuitously rolls into a rubbish dump, Robin is raised by a loving family of mice.

[11/21/19 - 03:01 PM]
"John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch" Launches Globally on Netflix December 24
Mulaney aims to recapture the magic of that bygone television era when children sang songs about their feelings with celebrity guests on funky outdoor sets.

[11/21/19 - 03:00 PM]
The NCAA Gymnastics Championship Makes Its Broadcast Debut on ABC
In total, ESPN networks boast more than 50 hours of flips, full-outs and all-around action in 2020.

[11/21/19 - 12:00 PM]
HISTORYCon(TM) Launches April 3-5, 2020 at Pasadena Convention Center
The enthusiast event will feature fan-favorite series talent, renowned historians, authors and experts in a weekend-long convention dedicated to exploring and celebrating our country's cultural, societal, and political milestones, and helps mark the network's 25th anniversary.

[11/21/19 - 11:58 AM]
"Cable Girls" Return to Netflix to Say Goodbye
The two-part final season kicks off on Friday, February 14.

[11/21/19 - 11:34 AM]
"Mel Brooks Unwrapped," A Look Back at Comedy Icon Mel Brooks' Legendary Career in Film and Television, Debuts December 13 on HBO
The HBO comedy special features award-winning actor, writer, producer and director Mel Brooks in interviews past and present with Alan Yentob, former creative director for the BBC.

[11/21/19 - 11:30 AM]
Disney Channel Orders a Third Season of Its Popular Live-Action Daughter/Father Comedy "Sydney to the Max"
"We're thrilled to be investing in another season of this endearing comedy and to continue working with our very talented showrunner Mark Reisman," said Kory Lunsford.

[11/21/19 - 11:30 AM]
DC Universe Drama Series "Stargirl" Secures Exclusive Linear Window on The CW Network
The CW will broadcast each episode the day after its debut on the DC Universe digital subscription service.

[11/21/19 - 11:02 AM]
EPIX(R) Lands Urban Myth Films' Reimagining of "War of the Worlds"
The eagerly-anticipated, contemporary reimaging of H.G. Wells timeless classic is created and written by BAFTA award-winning writer Howard Overman.

[11/21/19 - 10:51 AM]
OWN Announces New Unscripted Relationship Series "#LoveGoals" Premiering March 2020
The series joins OWN's popular Saturday night lineup of unscripted shows that focus on love and relationships.

[11/21/19 - 10:04 AM]
Documentary "Finding the Way Home" Debuts December 18, Exclusively on HBO
Directed by Emmy(R) winning and Oscar(R) nominated Jon Alpert and Matthew O'Neill and narrated by Oscar(R) winner Eddie Redmayne, the film shines a light on six extraordinary stories of hope and resilience.

[11/21/19 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Releases Teaser Trailer for "Hunters" Series
Executive produced by Academy Award-winner Jordan Peele and led by legendary Academy Award-winner Al Pacino, "Hunters" follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City.

[11/21/19 - 10:00 AM]
CBS All Access Announces Expansion of Original Content Team
"Together we've built an originals brand for CBS All Access that stands apart in the marketplace, and I look forward to continuing to work with this incredible team to grow the service and our originals slate even further," said Julie McNamara.

[11/21/19 - 10:00 AM]
ABC Announces 2020 Midseason Premiere Dates
Highlights include the launch of drama "For Life" and the return of "American Idol."

[11/21/19 - 09:31 AM]
BET+ Announces Premiere of First Original Stand-Up Special "Preacher Lawson: Get to Know Me" Now Streaming on BET+
"At BET, we have a history of serving as a launching pad for some of the biggest comedic talent of our generation," says Devin Griffin, General Manager BET+.

[11/21/19 - 09:22 AM]
"Undone" Will Return to Amazon for Second Season
The company confirmed said renewal on social media this morning.

[11/21/19 - 09:07 AM]
Netflix Develops New Animated Adventure Series "Oni" Inspired by Japanese Folklore
The series will feature a hybrid of both stop motion and computer generated animation.

[11/21/19 - 09:02 AM]
Showtime Renews "Desus & Mero" for a Second Season
The series will return for season two on Monday, February 3 and will air all-new episodes every Monday and Thursday at 11:00/10:00c.

[11/21/19 - 09:01 AM]
Bounce Announces Two Original Holiday Movies
Look for "Every Day But Christmas" on Sunday, December 1 followed by "Greyson Family Christmas" on Sunday, December 8.

[11/21/19 - 09:00 AM]
Disney Channel Orders Second Season of Animated Fantasy-Comedy "The Owl House" Ahead of Its Series Premiere Friday, Jan. 10
Created and executive-produced by Dana Terrace, the series follows Luz, a self-assured teenage girl who stumbles upon a portal to a magical realm where she befriends a rebellious witch, Eda, and a tiny warrior, King.

[11/21/19 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, NBC Share Adults 18-49 Crown
NBC's "Chicago" fall finales and FOX's "The Masked Singer" top charts in said demographic.

[11/21/19 - 07:46 AM]
Start the New Year on the Right Foot with TLC's All-New Series "My Feet Are Killing Me"
Dr. Ebonie Vincent and Dr. Brad Schaeffer have never met a foot too funky to fix.

[11/21/19 - 07:21 AM]
CJ ENM/Studio Dragon-Netflix Announce a Long-Term Partnership
As part of a three-year partnership beginning in 2020, Studio Dragon and its stellar roster of creators will produce original series that will be available to Netflix members all over the world.

[11/21/19 - 06:00 AM]
Legendary Singer/Songwriter Carole King to Present Artist of the Decade Honor to Taylor Swift at the "2019 American Music Awards(R)," Airing Live Sunday, Nov. 24, on ABC
"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to present Taylor with the Artist of the Decade honor," said King.

[11/21/19 - 02:58 AM]
Video: The Gods and Giants Are Coming: "Ragnarok" Premieres January, 31 2020 - See the First Teaser
The series is set in the small, fictitious town of Edda, situated in the grand, breathtaking Norwegian nature.

[11/20/19 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 20
Updates include: Quibi orders "Swimming with Sharks" TV series; Joan Allen signs onto "Lisey's Story" at Apple TV+; and David Cross cast in Nat Geo's "Genius."

[11/20/19 - 02:30 PM]
ABC Renews "Summer Fun & Games" for 2020
"The $100,000 Pyramid" (season five), "Card Sharks" (season two), "Celebrity Family Feud" (season six), "Match Game" (season five), "Press Your Luck" (season two), "To Tell the Truth" (season five) will join the previously announced second season of "Holey Moley."

[11/20/19 - 02:00 PM]
Stephen Fry and Sir Lenny Henry CBE to Appear in the Newest Season of "Doctor Who," Returning Early 2020
The pair will both appear in the season opener when the TARDIS lands once more, with Jodie Whittaker reprising her role as the Thirteenth Doctor.

[11/20/19 - 12:44 PM]
Discovery Donates for Every Viewer of #TeamTrees Special Featuring YouTubers
Tune in for "#TeamTrees," airing Tuesday, December 3 at 11:00/10:00c, where viewers will be able to part in a "Watch and Plant" event.

[11/20/19 - 11:33 AM]
Netflix's NX Confirms Second Season of Zombie Thriller "Black Summer"
Season two will begin production in 2020 in Alberta, Canada.

[11/20/19 - 11:02 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Closes Out 2019 with Three New Shows
Jennifer Lopez (December 7) and Scarlett Johansson (December 14) will be followed by the previously announced Eddie Murphy (December 21).

[11/20/19 - 11:01 AM]
A&E's K9 Competition Series "America's Top Dog" Premieres Wednesday, January 8 at 9pm ET/PT
The series brings together top K9 cops and civilian dogs alongside their handlers as they compete nose-to-nose on the ultimate K9 obstacle course.

[11/20/19 - 10:31 AM]
FX's "A Christmas Carol" Premieres Thursday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT on FX
An original take on Dickens's iconic ghost story by Steven Knight, "A Christmas Carol" is a spine-tingling immersion into Scrooge's dark night of the soul.

[11/20/19 - 10:28 AM]
Adam Lamberg Returns and Joins Onscreen Bestie Hilary Duff for "Lizzie McGuire," Coming Soon to Disney+
The streaming service confirmed said casting on social media this morning.

[11/20/19 - 10:08 AM]
Netflix Orders Female-Driven Dramedy Series "Maid," Inspired by New York Times Best-Seller
The series will chronicle a single mother who turns to housekeeping to - barely - make ends meet as she battles against poverty, homelessness, and bureaucracy.

[11/20/19 - 10:03 AM]
Video: "A Christmas Prince 3: The Royal Baby" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Amber and Richard host royals from a distant kingdom to renew a sacred truce, but when the treaty vanishes, peace is jeopardized and an ancient curse threatens their family.

[11/20/19 - 10:01 AM]
"Miracle Workers: Dark Ages" to Premiere on TBS Tuesday, January 28th
This 10-episode installment will feature Daniel Radcliffe, Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Karan Soni, Jon Bass, and Lolly Adefope returning in new roles and facing new challenges.







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[02/05/26 - 02:03 PM]
Great American Media Signs Exclusive Multi-Picture Deal with Fan-Favorite Actress, Merritt Patterson
The company also announces the first film of the new deal is "Meet Me in the Margins," adapted from bestselling author Melissa Ferguson's novel of the same name.

[02/05/26 - 12:42 PM]
"20/20" Ranks No. 1 in the Two-Hour Time Period Across the Board
Hitting new season highs on January 30, "20/20" grew from the previous week in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.

[02/05/26 - 11:31 AM]
Apple Original Films Lands Global Rights to Sundance Film Festival Selection "The Last First: Winter K2"
Director Amir Bar-Lev tells a complex, harrowing and moving story that unpacks the industry of extreme mountain climbing and its changing culture.

[02/05/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Original "Murder in Glitterball City," A Two-Part Documentary, Debuts February 19
Inspired by the non-fiction book "A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City" by David Dominé, the film chronicles a 2010 murder case that starts with a 911 phone call that leads police to the gruesome discovery of a body buried in the basement of a Victorian mansion.

[02/05/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer and Key Art for New Original Feature Film, "Deb Is Boss" Premiering Thursday, March 5
Before becoming a powerhouse music executive who launched Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, and French Montana, Deb Antney (Lil Mama) was a street-smart survivor navigating the dangerous underworlds of Queens, NY and Boston, MA.

[02/05/26 - 10:31 AM]
Nicolette van Dam and Bas Smit Present the Dutch Version of "Love Is Blind"
"Love Is Blind: Netherlands" arrives on Netflix in 2026.

[02/05/26 - 10:12 AM]
"Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time" Premieres March 27, 2026 on PBS
As the Graham Company nears its landmark 100th anniversary, "We Are Our Time" offers a rare behind-the-scenes portrait of the company, exploring Graham's legacy through the dancers who embody her work today.

[02/05/26 - 10:03 AM]
ABC's Juggernaut Tuesday Scores More Wins
"High Potential's" January 20 episode jumped to 12.98 million Total Viewers and a 2.17 rating among Adults 18-49 after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, scoring a series high among Total Viewers.

[02/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Series "Rooster," Starring Steve Carell, From Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, Debuts March 8
A comedy set on a college campus centering on an author's (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Charly Clive).

[02/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
Small State, Big Drama. Secrets Rise with the Tide on "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," Premiering on Thursday, April 2 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The series will move to its regular timeslot on Sundays at 9:00/8:00c on April 5.

[02/05/26 - 09:31 AM]
CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces "Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose"
"Any chance I get to remind my fellow Americans that we are still the best idea for a country anyone has ever had I'm going to take it. My eagle is still bald and my banner is still spangled with stars," said Ferguson.

[02/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Predator: Badlands" - Trailer - Hulu
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the film streams on Hulu and with Hulu on Disney+ February 12.

[02/05/26 - 09:00 AM]
Date Announcement: Will Forte & D'Arcy Carden's "Sunny Nights" Comes to Hulu
After a critical acclaimed Australian debut, the darkly comedic crime drama starring Will Forte and D'Arcy Carden makes its U.S. debut on March 11 on Hulu.

[02/05/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Teaser and Premiere Date for Upcoming Original Series "The Miniature Wife"
All episodes of the series starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen will premiere on April 9, 2026 only on Peacock.

[02/05/26 - 08:29 AM]
Video: "The Forsytes" Official Trailer
Don't miss the U.S. premiere of this highly anticipated drama Sunday, March 22 on PBS.