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[12/04/19 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 4
Updates include: Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux bring "The White House Plumbers" to HBO; Parker Young tapped for CBS's "The United States of Al"; and Hulu shutters writers' room for "Marvel's Tigra & Dazzler Show."

[12/04/19 - 08:04 PM]
Amazon Prime Video to Take Fans "Back to the Rafters" with First Amazon Original Scripted Drama in Australia
"Back to the Rafters" offers the next chapter in the story of the Rafter family, who charmed Australian audiences for six years in one of Australia's most popular drama series, "Packed to the Rafters."

[12/04/19 - 03:23 PM]
"Followers," Japanese Original Series Launches Globally on Netflix on February 27, 2020
It is an original story that depicts Tokyo with the authentic fashion and lifestyles of women living there, starring Miki Nakatani, Elaiza Ikeda and more talented casts.

[12/04/19 - 10:46 AM]
The "Ghost Adventures" Crew Gets Candid as They Revisit Their Most Intense Investigations in "Ghost Adventures: Screaming Room"
Paranormal investigators Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Jay Wasley and Billy Tolley are opening up to viewers as they've never done before.

[12/04/19 - 10:35 AM]
Video: "AJ and the Queen" - Official Trailer - Netflix
RuPaul stars in this outrageous series as a down-on-her-luck drag queen traveling across America in a RV with a tough-talking 10-year-old stowaway.

[12/04/19 - 10:05 AM]
Florida's Python Problem Threatens to Sweep America - "Guardians of the Glades" Returns January 7 on Discovery
Florida's python problem is threatening to sweep north into the rest of America; but snake hunter Dusty Crum and his crew are ready to take on some of the biggest, deadliest snakes in the Everglades.

[12/04/19 - 09:34 AM]
Video: Teaser Trailer - Hulu's "Shrill" Season Two
The Aidy Bryant-led comedy returns with eight all-new episodes on Friday, January 24.

[12/04/19 - 09:21 AM]
WE tv's Outrageous Original Docuseries "Extreme Love" Returns for a Jaw-Dropping Second Season January 3
The eight hour-long episodes continue to prove that there truly is someone for everyone.

[12/04/19 - 09:16 AM]
"CMT Crossroads: Gavin DeGraw & Chris Young" Premieres Friday, December 13 at 10PM ET/PT
The show was filmed recently in Nashville in front of a standing room-only crowd.

[12/04/19 - 09:04 AM]
Stripped Down and Stranded: "Naked and Afraid" Returns Jan. 5 with the Most Isolating Challenge to Date
The series takes the challenge to a new level by bringing the best of the best to the most isolated areas around the globe, leaving them there with nothing on their backs and no one by their side.

[12/04/19 - 09:01 AM]
America Ferrera and Danai Gurira to Announce the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) Nominations
The nominations announcement will be carried live on TNT, TBS, truTV, tntdrama.com/sag-awards, truTV.com and sagawards.org on Wednesday, December 11.

[12/04/19 - 08:18 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Wins Demo Race for NBC
The network's annual telecast leads the evening among adults 18-49.

[12/04/19 - 08:02 AM]
What Will You Unlock? "Locke & Key" Premieres February 7
The long-in-the-works comics adaptation bows next year on Netflix.

[12/04/19 - 08:01 AM]
BET Networks Announces New Scripted Miniseries "Uptown"
The three-part television event will tell the comprehensive story of Andre Harrell's iconic New York City record label, Uptown Records.

[12/04/19 - 07:59 AM]
Cartoon Network's "Infinity Train" - Season Two Set for Jan. 6
The mind-bending mysterious and critically acclaimed series introduced fans to Tulip's harrowing journey earlier this fall, and is one of the year's breakout animated shows.

[12/04/19 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a video is posted online of a mysterious man killing two kittens, internet users across the world leap into action to find the perpetrator.

[12/04/19 - 06:25 AM]
ABC News' Primetime Special "Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee" to Air Friday, Dec. 20
During the special, stars Tom Hiddleston, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Saquon Barkley, Mark Hamill, Jimmy Kimmel, Method Man, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Lauren Ridloff, Kevin Smith, Deborah Ann Woll, Joe Quesada, Seth Green, Bob Iger, CB Cebulski, Todd McFarlane, Kevin Feige, Gerry Conway and more share their memories of Lee.

[12/04/19 - 06:24 AM]
TLC Kicks Off the New Year with "1000-lb Sisters;" All-New Docuseries Capturing the Weight Loss Journey of Hilarious YouTubers the Slaton Sisters Premieres January 1
TLC follows younger sister Amy, age 31, who wants to start a family with her new husband but is having trouble getting pregnant due to her weight and health issues.

[12/04/19 - 03:21 AM]
Netflix Announces "Suburra - The Series" Season 3 Officially Started the Principal Photography
Look for the next installment to bow in 2020 on the streaming service.

[12/03/19 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 3
Updates include: Adhir Kalyan to lead "The United States of Al" at CBS; Kristin Chenoweth set to star in "The Biggest Star in Appleton" for Disney+; and Quibi's "Mapleworth Murders" locks in cast.

[12/03/19 - 03:20 PM]
Netflix and Ali Wong Ink Deal for Two New Stand-Up Comedy Specials
The first of the two new specials will launch on Netflix globally in 2020.

[12/03/19 - 02:05 PM]
Video: "Soundtrack" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Look for the new drama series Wednesday, December 18 on the streaming service.

[12/03/19 - 02:01 PM]
TBS Renews "The Misery Index" for a Second Season
Currently in its first season, the original series is a top-five new cable comedy and has reached nearly 28 million viewers across linear, VOD, and digital platforms.

[12/03/19 - 01:34 PM]
"Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Brings the Good Cheer with Cast Members from "Saturday Night Live" and "Mean Girls" on Broadway
Aidy Bryant, Michael Che, Colin Jost, and Kenan Thompson are on tap as the festive special begins.

[12/03/19 - 12:47 PM]
"Friends Speak", Reelz's Top-Rated Original of the Last Year, Ordered to Series from Powerhouse Producer Kinetic Content and Pyramid Productions
The initial four episode order premieres with "Jodi Arias: The Friends Speak," on Sunday, December 8 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/03/19 - 12:25 PM]
Bravo's "Spy Games" Premieres Monday, January 20 at 10:00PM ET/PT
Inspired by the once-secret World War II government program known as "Station S," in which civilians were assessed and trained to be spies, ten daring individuals come together to compete and attempt to outplay one another in living out the ultimate spy fantasy.

[12/03/19 - 12:03 PM]
ABC Doubles Down on Joel McHale Set to Return as Host of ABC's "Card Sharks"
The show was recently picked up for a second season and is set to air in 2020.

[12/03/19 - 12:01 PM]
HBO Max Announces Four New One-Hour Comedy Specials with Tracy Morgan, John Early, Rose Matafeo, and Ahir Shah
"We are incredibly proud to showcase this expansive range of comedic talent on HBO Max," said Suzanna Makkos, executive vice president of original programming, comedy and animation, HBO Max.

[12/03/19 - 11:31 AM]
HBO Max to Be Exclusive US Streaming Home for Powerful 1980s Period Drama Series "Boys" (wt)
Olly Alexander, Stephen Fry, Neil Patrick Harris, Keeley Hawes, Tracy Ann Oberman, Shaun Dooley, Omari Douglas, Callum Scott Howells, Nathaniel Curtis and Lydia West star in the project.

[12/03/19 - 11:00 AM]
ABC and ESPN Present UEFA European Football Championship 2020
ABC will broadcast five matches, the first UEFA European Football Championship match on network since 2008, including the second match on Saturday, June 13.

[12/03/19 - 11:00 AM]
A&E Network's "Biography - Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On" Delivers Largest "Biography" Audience in 15 Years with 1.2 Million Total Viewers
A&E spins the numbers for Monday, December 2.

[12/03/19 - 10:34 AM]
OWN Announces Additional Cast and Directorial Line-Up for Award-Winning Creator Ava DuVernay's New Original Anthology Drama "Cherish the Day"
Directors Blitz Bazawule, Aurora Guerrero and Deborah Kampmeier join previously announced director Tanya Hamilton.

[12/03/19 - 10:01 AM]
Paramount Network Drama "Coyote" Rounds Out Series Regular Cast
The Michael Chiklis-led drama has tapped Adriana Paz, Kristyan Ferrer, Octavio Pisano, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams and Julio Cedillo.

[12/03/19 - 10:00 AM]
Apple Announces a Documentary Film Presented by Oprah Winfrey from Academy Award-Nominated Filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering
Produced and co-directed by Dick and Ziering, the documentary follows a brilliant former music executive who grapples with whether to go public with her story of assault and abuse by a notable figure in the music industry.

[12/03/19 - 09:15 AM]
Classes Continue at William Penn Academy as "Schooled" Is Given a Full-Season Order
The additional order brings the season total to 22 episodes for "Schooled," the "The Goldbergs" spinoff, in its sophomore season on the network.

[12/03/19 - 09:08 AM]
"Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge" to Stream Exclusively on Disney+
The show is hosted by Ahmed Best, who will play a Jedi Master and mentor to the contestants.

[12/03/19 - 09:05 AM]
HGTV's New Year's Day Lineup Promises Binge-Worthy Viewing for Fans
The New Year's Day lineup will spotlight the highly anticipated "HGTV Dream Home Special 2020" at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/03/19 - 09:02 AM]
'Tis The Season for "A Very Born This Way Christmas" on A&E
The one-hour series finale premieres Wednesday, December 18 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/03/19 - 09:00 AM]
"High Maintenance" Returns Feb. 7
The critically acclaimed show uses The Guy (Ben Sinclair), a marijuana dealer, to tell a variety of distinctly authentic, empathetic and insightful stories about the New York Community, including his own.

[12/03/19 - 08:26 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Probes More Maritime Accidents and Mysteries in a New Season of "Disasters at Sea"
The series will be joined by a new season of "Air Disasters" on Sunday nights beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/03/19 - 08:15 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with Fall Finales
"9-1-1" helps spark the network to the demo crown.

[12/03/19 - 08:00 AM]
Peter Weber Begins the Search for His Soul Mate on ABC's "The Bachelor," Premiering Its 24th Season with a Three-Hour Blockbuster Special, Monday, Jan. 6
The Alphabet further details the new season of its mainstay.

[12/03/19 - 07:31 AM]
NBC Wins the November Sweep in Total Viewers for the First Time in 23 Years, Snaps CBS' 18-Year Winning Streak
NBC further spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.

[12/03/19 - 07:22 AM]
MotorTrend Group and BBC Studios Tap Dax Shepard, Rob Corddry and Jethro Bovingdon to Host the All-New "Top Gear America"
The latest installment will premiere in the spring of 2020 exclusively on the MotorTrend App.

[12/03/19 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Messiah" - Season 1 Official Trailer - Netflix
A CIA officer investigates a charismatic figure whose followers believe that he can perform miracles. Is he a divine entity or a dangerous con artist?

[12/03/19 - 06:45 AM]
New Starz Original Series "Becoming Elizabeth" Succeeds to the Throne
"Becoming Elizabeth" is the fascinating story of the early life of England's most iconic Queen.

[12/02/19 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 2
Updates include: Sonya Cassidy, Miles J. Harvey to lead HBO Max's "Gumshoe"; PBS to carry "Miss Scarlet and The Duke"; and NBC responds to the firing of Gabrielle Union from "America's Got Talent."

[12/02/19 - 01:01 PM]
NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Adds Jon Bon Jovi to the Star-Studded Special
The song, which is featured in the Netflix documentary "To Be of Service," is a compelling anthem that shines a spotlight on the thousands of veterans living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

[12/02/19 - 12:30 PM]
Stellar Line-Up of Talent to Guest Host "The Late Late Show with James Corden," Dec. 9-18
Harry Styles, Melissa McCarthy and Chance the Rapper are among those on tap.

[12/02/19 - 12:13 PM]
USA Network to Air "WWE WrestleMania's Legendary Moments" Special This Wednesday
John Cena narrates the special, offering viewers a chance to relive the most spectacular WrestleMania moments from the past 35 years.







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[06/08/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The American Experiment" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the new five-part documentary series The American Experiment reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Roku Originals Celebrates the Greatest Women in Sports with "Gamechangers: America's Top 25 Female Athletes," Executive Produced by Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, and Peyton Manning
This hour-long special, which is the second iteration of Roku's "Gamechangers" anthology series, will feature interviews with star athletes, sports media voices, and celebrities, celebrating the legacy and impact of 25 of the greatest female athletes in American sports history.

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
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The series takes a magnifying glass to three of Christie's most celebrated stories, while also charting Hercule's burgeoning friendship with Captain Arthur Hastings, his early encounters with Scotland Yard's James Japp, and introducing him to one particular nemesis...

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Drops Official Trailer for High-Octane Series "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham
A Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios production, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes on Wednesday, July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[06/08/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: New Teaser for "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" Drops Down the Rabbit Hole, Debuting July 16 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+
A new teaser was revealed today, along with the premiere date, poster art and casting news confirming that critically acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will step into the twisted world of Wonderland as Chessy the Cat.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Meet Scooby-Doo! Netflix Reveals Live-Action Take on the Iconic Canine
This marks the first time in the Scooby-Doo franchise that the character of Scooby-Doo will be portrayed by a real dog.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Disney's Andscape Debuts Trailer for "They Fight," Starring Andre Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley Ahead of the Film's World Premiere at Tribeca
The film follows a reformed ex-con who finds purpose mentoring young boxers at a Washington, D.C. youth gym as they pursue their dreams in and out of the ring.

[06/08/26 - 07:00 AM]
National Geographic's Fin-Favorite Summer Event Returns with Even More Shark-Filled Fun, Kicking Off with Marquee Special "Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Additional fin-tastic programming will roll out throughout the month across Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Channel and Disney XD, with select titles also streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

[06/06/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: New Teaser - Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2 Return
The UK original returns this November on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.

[06/05/26 - 04:00 PM]
Video: "Among Us" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Based on the global gaming phenomenon, "Among Us" follows a group of eccentric Crewmates who must root out an Impostor in their midst before they fall victim to its villainous designs.

[06/05/26 - 02:00 PM]
ABC's Most-Watched NBA Finals Game 1 Since 2018 with Average Audience of Nearly 17M Viewers (16.93M)
Game 1 peaked with nearly 20M viewers (19.63M) at 11 p.m. ET.

[06/05/26 - 01:23 PM]
ABC News Is No. 1 in Total Viewers on Sunday Morning, Friday Evening and in Late-Night
"20/20" stood as Friday's No. 1 program on broadcast and the No. 2 program on all of broadcast and cable in all key target demos on May 29.

[06/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Lioness" Season Three: Mission Accepted the Espionage Thriller Returns August 2 on Paramount+
From Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the intense female-led espionage thriller continues on a global scale, with chaos ensuing as the Lioness team is deployed on its most personal assignment yet.

[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
"They Will Kill You" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max June 12
The film stars Zazie Beetz, Myha'La, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette.

[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
FOX Sports Announces Return of "FOX Saratoga Saturday" and Summer Racing Schedule
Beginning Saturday, July 25, FOX delivers six consecutive Saturdays of live racing from historic Saratoga Race Course, culminating with the DraftKings Travers on Saturday, August 29, on FOX.