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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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[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM]
The 99th Oscars Reunites Host Conan O'Brien and Executive Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan
The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.

[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM]
Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson Slides Into the Ballroom for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35
The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers will be announced Wednesday, September 2, exclusively on "Good Morning America."

[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM]
ESPN Sets the Stage for Super Bowl LXI With Week Long Expansive Broadcast and Fan Experience on Santa Monica Beach
These efforts are all building toward Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, which will air on ESPN and ABC and mark ESPN's first production of the Super Bowl.

[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 4 - The Critters of "Swapped" Soar to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
The pursuit of justice is action-packed in "Man on Fire," which set the English TV list ablaze at No. 1 with 12.6 million views.

[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App
The special will also air Sunday, May 17 at 8pm ET on CNN, just days before the highly anticipated finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM]
BET Greenlights Manny Halley Productions' "Lot Patrol," A Star-Studded Mockumentary Comedy Series
A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives.

[05/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Will Air a Repeat on Thursday, May 21, The Night of the Final Telecast of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
"The Tonight Show" will air an all-new episode on Friday, May 22, featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and musical guest Maluma.

[05/12/26 - 11:00 AM]
AspireTV to Premiere "City Eats: Charleston" This June
The series is a culinary journey through one of America's most historic and flavor-rich cities, hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin.

[05/12/26 - 10:36 AM]
Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," Renewed for a Fifth Season on AMC Global Media's Acorn TV
Filming is currently underway in Gozo and Malta.

[05/12/26 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Exclusive First Look at Groundbreaking New Original Unscripted Series "This Is Poly" Premiering Friday, May 29 on We TV and All Reality
The eight-episode series takes a first-of-its-kind look at the world of polyamory, following the lives of five wildly different polycules, interconnected groups of people in polyamorous relationships.

[05/12/26 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Announces Fall 2026 Primetime Schedule
For the first time in ABC history, the network has renewed their entire scripted lineup and, for the second year in a row, will increase their original scripted slate in midseason with the addition of new series "The Rookie: North."

[05/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Hallmark Christmas Experience Announces Biggest Talent Lineup Yet and Brand-New, Immersive Ways to Make Holiday Memories
The annual tradition brings the world of Hallmark to life - and this year, there are new opportunities to step even further into the Christmas magic.

[05/12/26 - 07:30 AM]
Video: "Every Year After" Leaves the Light On for the Love Story of the Summer in Newly Released Trailer
The series will debut all episodes on June 10, with an eight-episode season, and will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[05/12/26 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Rick and Morty" - Season 9: Trailer #2 - Adult Swim
Season nine premieres Sunday, May 24 on Adult Swim.

[05/12/26 - 07:01 AM]
"The Voice" Announces Grammy Award Winning Music Icon Queen Latifah as a Coach for Season 30
Queen Latifah and Riley Green will join returning coaches Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine.