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[12/09/19 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 9
Updates include: "Succession" creator Jesse Armstrong inks overall deal with HBO; Franchesca Ramsey, Shamikah Christina Martinez to get "Re-Friended" at FOX; and Jessica Amento, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson get "Obsessed" at The CW.

[12/09/19 - 03:01 PM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Welcomes the Director and Cast of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" During a Prime-Time Special: "Jimmy Kimmel Live After Darth: A Star Wars Special," Airing Monday, Dec. 16
The special will feature director J.J. Abrams and cast members Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Kelly Marie Tran and Keri Russell.

[12/09/19 - 12:12 PM]
10 Final Episodes of "The Ranch" Are Coming January 24, Only on Netflix
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[12/09/19 - 11:02 AM]
Nickelodeon Debuts Brand-New Animated Series, "It's Pony," Saturday, Jan. 18
The 20-episode series follows the comedic adventures of Annie and her best friend, who just so happens to be an enthusiastic, unpredictable, and carefree pony.

[12/09/19 - 10:05 AM]
AMC's "Ride with Norman Reedus" Revs Up for a Fifth Season
The renewal for season five, which begins production on six episodes in early 2020, comes ahead of the show's season four debut on Sunday, March 8.

[12/09/19 - 09:14 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Revisits the Legendary Event That Triggered the Birth of Tabloid Headlines in "Battle of Little Big Horn"
The special premieres Monday, January 13 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[12/09/19 - 09:02 AM]
Comedian/Writer Adam Conover Tapped to Host Nickelodeon's New Family Game Show, "The Crystal Maze," Premiering Friday, Jan. 24, at 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT)
The series will feature Conover as the Maze Master, charged with guiding one family team through physical and mental challenges set within an elaborate labyrinth of four giant and immersive themed zones: Aztec, Eastern, Futuristic and Industrial.

[12/09/19 - 09:00 AM]
New Comedy Series "Avenue 5" Debuts January 19
The HBO series stars Hugh Laurie as Ryan Clark, the confident and suave captain of "Avenue 5," a space cruise ship with luxury amenities like gourmet buffets, a spa, an observation deck and yoga classes.

[12/09/19 - 08:11 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "Sunday Night Football"
The network once again takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/09/19 - 08:00 AM]
"Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers" an All-New Stand-Up Series Premieres Friday, January 10 at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
The series features "the best of the new best" comedians, with every episode spotlighting three performers.

[12/09/19 - 06:31 AM]
YouTube Originals Starts Production Today on "Creators for Change with Michelle Obama: Girls' Education" in Vietnam
The series is set to premiere in March 2020 on YouTube.

[12/09/19 - 05:23 AM]
The 77th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards Nominees Announced
"Chernobyl," "The Crown" and "Unbelievable" lead all TV programs with four nominations each.

[12/09/19 - 03:05 AM]
Video: "The App" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Loving girlfriend, family fortune, breakout movie role: he's got it all. Until an app awakens a powerful new yearning.

[12/08/19 - 09:29 AM]
Video: "Money Heist 4" - Date Announcement - Netflix
The franchise's fourth installment drops Friday, April 3 on the streaming service.

[12/08/19 - 08:56 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Wins College Football Showdown
The network's Big Ten Football Championship Game tops the ACC Championship Game on ABC.

[12/07/19 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" - Part 3 Date Announce - Netflix
Look for new episodes Friday, January 24 on the streaming service.

[12/07/19 - 10:50 AM]
ABC Airs Most-Watched Pac-12 Championship Since 2014
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, December 6.

[12/07/19 - 08:39 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: Pac-12 Football Championship Puts ABC on Top
The Alphabet takes home the adults 18-49 crown last night.

[12/06/19 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 6
Updates include: Disney+ eyes "Aladdin" spin-off starring Billy Magnussen; Will Yun Lee books return trip to Netflix's "Altered Carbon"; and Paul Schulze to recur on CBS's "Tommy."

[12/06/19 - 04:01 PM]
Video: Amazon Original "The Boys" Reveals First Look of Season 2
Fans at CCXP in Brazil were given a first look of the highly anticipated second season.

[12/06/19 - 02:30 PM]
Video: Super Trailer - VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: New York" - Premiering Monday, December 16 at 8PM
VH1 celebrates the city that ignited a cultural phenomenon with its 10th season.

[12/06/19 - 01:33 PM]
National Geographic and Fox 21 Television Studios Release First Look Photo of Cynthia Erivo as the Queen of Soul in "Genius: Aretha"
The eight-part limited series will premiere on National Geographic in May 2020 in 172 countries and in 43 languages.

[12/06/19 - 01:02 PM]
HBO Gives Series Order to "The Untitled Lakers Project," with Adam McKay's Hyperobject Industries Producing
The fast-break drama series chronicles the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties - a team that defined its era, both on and off the court.

[12/06/19 - 11:30 AM]
Comedy Central and Refinery29 Announce Digital Content Deal Showcasing Female Comedians on the Rise
"CC x R29: Taking the Stage" is a short-form stand-up series featuring a curation of showcase clips from the lineup of comedians, and "CC x R29: Speak Up" is a short-form storytelling series in which the comedians will share stories about speaking up and being heard.

[12/06/19 - 10:02 AM]
NBC Begins the Year in Full Bloom with Live Telecast of "131st Rose Parade"
Al Roker and Hoda Kotb will co-host NBC's high-definition coverage.

[12/06/19 - 09:30 AM]
Quibi Greenlights "Reno 911!" Season Seven from Comedy Central Productions
The ensemble comedy was created by and stars Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Thomas Lennon, all of whom are attached to write and star in the new season.

[12/06/19 - 09:05 AM]
Maureen McCormick of "A Very Brady Renovation" and Alison Victoria of "Windy City Rehab" to Co-Host HGTV's "White House Christmas 2019" on Sunday, Dec. 15
This year's theme, The Spirit of America, is a tribute to the traditions, customs and history that shape our nation and celebrates the courageous individuals who have kept the American spirit alive.

[12/06/19 - 09:02 AM]
Leonardo DiCaprio to Present Robert De Niro with 2019 SAG Life Achievement Award
DiCaprio co-starred with De Niro in This Boy's Life as Toby, the only son of a single mother in 1950's Washington state.

[12/06/19 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Debuts Trailer and Official Poster for the Final Season of "Homeland"
As previously announced, the show's swan song kicks off Sunday, February 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/06/19 - 08:15 AM]
HBO Presents an "Axios" Interview Special with Former Vice President Joe Biden, Airing This Sunday, December 8
Mike Allen catches up with the top-tier candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination in Storm Lake, Iowa, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation.

[12/06/19 - 08:12 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Wins Big with "Thursday Night Football"
The Cowboys/Bears showdown delivers for the network in all categories.

[12/06/19 - 06:02 AM]
Performers Announced for West Coast Celebration of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020"
Host Ciara, along with Paula Abdul, Kelsea Ballerini, Blanco Brown, Dan + Shay, Green Day, Dua Lipa, Ava Max, Megan Thee Stallion, Anthony Ramos, Salt-N-Pepa and SHAED, will all perform on the West Coast celebration.

[12/05/19 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 5
Updates include: Dee Harris-Lawrence named new co-showrunner of "All Rise" at CBS; Quibi fills out cast of "The Fugitive" reboot; and Kevin Costner to co-write drama "ISB" for ABC.

[12/05/19 - 11:32 AM]
"Girl Scout Cookie Championship" Celebrates Nation's Girl Scout Cookie Obsession by Transforming Iconic Treats Into Spectacular Dessert Creations
Alyson Hannigan hosts the Food Network series, premiering Monday, February 3 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/05/19 - 10:22 AM]
Video: "Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America!" Trailer Debut
The stand-up special drops Tuesday, December 17 on Netflix.

[12/05/19 - 10:20 AM]
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager Ring in the New Year with NBC Primetime Special
Kristen Bell, Martin Short, Maya Rudolph, Tony Hale, Terry Crews, Nikki Glaser and more will join Kotb and Hager as they break down the biggest pop culture moments and trends of the year.

[12/05/19 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Max Greenlights "Generation" to Series
"Generation" is a dark yet playful half-hour following a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.

[12/05/19 - 09:46 AM]
"Married at First Sight" Premieres New Year's Night January 1st on Lifetime for Its Milestone Tenth Season
Starting at 7:00/6:00c on New Year's night, fans will be treated to the Season 10 Matchmaking Special where the three experts will come together to match up the five couples.

[12/05/19 - 09:15 AM]
Paranormal Professionals Amy Bruni and Adam Berry - Along with Medium Chip Coffey - Kick Off New Year with Old Haunts in Fourth Season of Travel Channel's "Kindred Spirits" on January 3 At 9 P.M. ET/PT
Paranormal investigators Bruni and Berry, along with psychic medium Coffey, enter America's darkest locations, demanding answers to the most chilling haunted mysteries.

[12/05/19 - 09:02 AM]
Lilliana Vazquez and Scott Tweedie Join E! News as Co-Hosts of Two New York-Based Morning Shows Launching on Monday, January 6, 2020
Viewers will wake up with "E! News" coast-to-coast as Lilliana and Scott bring them the biggest pop culture, lifestyle and entertainment stories in a fun, lighthearted and engaging way.

[12/05/19 - 09:01 AM]
AMC's "Dispatches from Elsewhere" to Debut with Two-Night Premiere Event
The premiere episode will air Sunday, March 1 with the second episode airing the next night in the series' regular time slot on Monday, March 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/05/19 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Troop Zero" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Mckenna Grace, Allison Janney and Viola Davis star in the film, debuting Friday, January 17.

[12/05/19 - 08:59 AM]
Starz Announces Exclusive "Outlander" Season Five Clip Reveal During "Page to Screen" Weekend December 14-15
The new fifth season of "Outlander" premieres on Starz on Sunday, February 16.

[12/05/19 - 08:11 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Masked Singer" Reclaim Demo Crown
The network leads the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[12/05/19 - 08:04 AM]
Video: "You" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
A new city, a new identity. What could go wrong?

[12/05/19 - 07:42 AM]
BBC Acquires David Tennant Fronted Series "Around the World in 80 Days"
The series, which is adapted by a team of renowned writers led by Ashley Pharoah and Caleb Ranson starts filming in February 2020.

[12/05/19 - 07:32 AM]
MTV's "Siesta Key" Is Back to Heat Up the Winter on Tuesday, January 7th at 8PM ET/PT
Following its U.S. premiere, the show will roll out globally across MTV's international networks in nearly 180 countries.

[12/05/19 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Lost in Space" Season 2 - Final Official Trailer - Netflix
The Robinsons are back... but have you seen our Robot?

[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."







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[12/03/25 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Rings in 2026 with Nearly 40 Episodes of Fresh Content, Including the Return of "Home Town" on Sunday, Jan. 4, and "Ugliest House in America" on Wednesday, Jan. 7
Also tap are the premiere of the fun and unexpected home surveillance video series "Neighborhood Watch" and more episodes of humorous fantasy lifestyle show "Cheap A$$ Beach Houses."

[12/03/25 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "NFL Christmas Gameday" - 2025 Official Trailer - Netflix
Unwrap an NFL doubleheader with Cowboys vs. Commanders, then Lions vs. Vikings - along with special live performances and lots of holiday cheer.

[12/03/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Manny" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
A busy executive hires a cowboy to care for her kids in a moment of panic. Little does she know he'll challenge her views of gender roles - and of love.

[12/03/25 - 07:17 AM]
Acclaimed Presenter Rebecca Lowe Joins FOX Sports' Broadcast Team for FIFA World Cup 2026
Lowe brings a wealth of experience over her expansive award-winning career to FOX Sports, currently serving as host of NBC Sports' Premier League and covering six straight Olympic Games and the Kentucky Derby since joining the network over 12 years ago in 2013.

[12/03/25 - 07:03 AM]
FX's "The Beauty" New Drama Series From Executive Producer Ryan Murphy Premieres Wednesday, January 21 on FX and Hulu
The series stars Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Ashton Kutcher, and Rebecca Hall.

[12/03/25 - 07:02 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Returns for Season Two on April 3
From creator Jonathan Tropper, the 10-episode sophomore season will make its global debut on Apple TV with one episode on Friday, April 3, followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, June 5.

[12/03/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Emily in Paris" - Season 5 Official Trailer - Netflix
Emily trades bonjour for buongiorno as she seeks to reinvent herself in Rome, but when love, career and loyalty collide, la dolce vita gets complicated.

[12/03/25 - 05:29 AM]
HBO Renews Original Spanish Series "Rage"
The second instalment, starring a new ensemble cast, will include returning cast members from the first season and will arrive on the platform in 2026.

[12/03/25 - 05:00 AM]
HBO Max Nears Full Availability Across Europe with January 13 Launches in Key Markets Including Germany and Italy
For the first time, audiences in these countries will be able to stream content from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, the DC Universe, Max Originals all in one place via the HBO Max app.

[12/03/25 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind: Germany" - Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
A new group of singles arrives for the ultimate dating experiment: finding true love and long-lasting commitment without being able to see each other.

[12/02/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of November 24 - "Stranger Things" Escapes the Upside Down to Take No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
The series returned last week with Volume 1 of its fifth and final season, touting the biggest premiere week ever for an English language show in the history of Netflix, amassing 59.6 million views and securing No. 1 on the English TV list.

[12/02/25 - 11:02 AM]
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" Announces Explosive Performance Lineup
Superstar performers include 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Post Malone, and more!

[12/02/25 - 10:19 AM]
Hallmark Channel Renews Long-Running Hit Series "When Calls the Heart" for Season 14
Additionally, original cast member Lori Loughlin is set to reprise her role of Abigail Stanton and will appear in six of the 12 episodes.

[12/02/25 - 10:03 AM]
TNT Sports & Shaquille O'Neal's New "Dunkman" Limited Series Takes Flight Thursday, Dec. 4, Showcasing 40 of the Top Dunkers from Around the World
The six-episode competition will star O'Neal as commissioner and judge alongside a rotating panel of former dunk contest champions Vince Carter, Dwight Howard, Nate Robinson and Mac McClung, and Naismith Hall of Famer Chris Webber.

[12/02/25 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Is Developing Erotic Series "Hancock Park" with Rege-Jean Page
The Emmy nominee will star as a different kind of royalty: a member of Los Angeles high society whose family is struggling to hold onto their status.