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[12/11/19 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 11
Updates include: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas team for Amazon series; Jenna Lamia to pen Elin Hilderbrand's "Perfect Couple" at FOX; and Sakina Jaffrey, Damian Young board TNT's "Snowpiercer."

[12/11/19 - 03:01 PM]
Netflix Joins Hands with Line Friends to Create Original Animated Series
The Netflix original series will be a non-verbal, slapstick comedy that tells the story of a diverse set of characters who are friends and neighbors living in the same town.

[12/11/19 - 01:01 PM]
Lauren Ash, Karamo and Kelly Rowland Announced as Judges for "Miss America 2020" on NBC
The trio will judge the 51 compelling candidates based on messages of female strength, independence and empowerment in the candidates' efforts in the areas of scholarship, talent and social impact.

[12/11/19 - 12:46 PM]
HGTV Orders New Season of "Bargain Mansions" Starring Home Renovator Tamara Day
The new season is slated to premiere in spring 2020.

[12/11/19 - 12:04 PM]
Travel Channel Greenlights Second Season of "Ghost Nation" Starring Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango
The series will return in 2020 with an expanded 20-episode order.

[12/11/19 - 11:34 AM]
Video: First Official Trailer for DC Universe / The CW's Upcoming "Stargirl"
Coming in Spring 2020, the series will make its debut first on DC Universe's digital subscription service, then broadcast on The CW the following day and streamed on The CW digital platforms the day after that.

[12/11/19 - 10:50 AM]
Joseline Hernandez Returns to VH1's "Love & Hip Hop" Franchise and Joins the Cast of "Love & Hip Hop: Miami"
The premiere of "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" kicks off on Monday, January 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/11/19 - 10:31 AM]
"The Circus" Returns to Showtime(R) in January Ahead of the Crucial Iowa Democratic Caucuses
Hosted by John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Alex Wagner, "The Circus" is the network's most-watched docuseries, averaging more than one million weekly viewers.

[12/11/19 - 10:31 AM]
The Story of Swedish Music Sensation Spotify Becomes Netflix Original Series
The Swedish and English language series will be developed and produced by Yellow Bird UK.

[12/11/19 - 10:29 AM]
"Ilana Glazer: The Planet Is Burning" Premieres Friday, January 3, Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
The special will feature Ilana's thoughts on homophobes and Nazis, how crappy women's razors are, and what a joke the patriarchy is.

[12/11/19 - 10:00 AM]
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" Returns January 19, Exclusively On HBO
Larry David is back - as Larry David - stumbling through one faux-pas after another in an all-new season of the award-winning, hit comedy series.

[12/11/19 - 09:08 AM]
Stake Your Claim for Gold: All New Discovery Channel Series "Reclaimed" Premieres January 9
The newcomer will join "Homestead Rescue" and "Building Off the Grid" on Thursday nights in the new year.

[12/11/19 - 09:00 AM]
Comedy Central Renews "Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik" for a Second Season
"I love making this show and look forward to continuing Comedy Central's unprecedented winning streak through 2020," said Jeselnik.

[12/11/19 - 08:15 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, NBC Share Adults 18-49 Crown
A special "The Masked Singer" helps put FOX in front in the key demographic.

[12/11/19 - 08:02 AM]
All-Star Cast Members Set to Reprise Their Roles in ABC's "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'All in the Family' and ' Good Times,'" Airing Wednesday, Dec. 18
Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Ellie Kemper and Ike Barinholtz are set to reprise their iconic "All in the Family" roles as Archie and Edith Bunker, Gloria Stivic and Meathead.

[12/11/19 - 07:46 AM]
"Miz & Mrs" Season Two to Premiere Wednesday, January 29 on USA Network
The series gives an exclusive glimpse into the A-List lifestyle of married WWE(R) Superstars The Miz(R) and Maryse(TM).

[12/11/19 - 07:33 AM]
The Explosive Story Continues - "Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning" Debuts as a Three-Night Event Beginning January 2 on Lifetime
The three-night event uncovers new stories with revealing details and explores why the voices of the girls that spoke up decades ago are only now being heard.

[12/11/19 - 04:59 AM]
Pringles(R) Returns to the Big Game with "Rick and Morty"
The :30 spot is created by Adult Swim in partnership with Grey Group and will air during the second quarter of the game.

[12/10/19 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 10
Updates include: Thomas Lennon tapped as new Mxyzptlk on "Supergirl"; Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell land "Code 8" TV spin-off at Quibi; and Nicole Richie to recur on ABC's "Bless This Mess."

[12/10/19 - 01:05 PM]
Hulu Premieres Historic Docuseries "Hillary" at Sundance Film Festival
The new captivating four-part docuseries premieres exclusively on Hulu Friday, March 6.

[12/10/19 - 01:01 PM]
Rise Up. Seat Down. "Grace and Frankie" Season 6 Coming January 15.
Netflix confirmed said return date on social media this afternoon.

[12/10/19 - 12:17 PM]
Food Network Orders a Second, Bigger Serving of the Year's Top-Rated Series "Buddy vs. Duff"
Production begins this week on the eight-episode second season of the competition will challenge every aspect of what it means to be a true pastry artist and cake master.

[12/10/19 - 12:01 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces Features on Two Legendary Groups: New Order and Duran Duran
Look for both films to air back-to-back on Friday, December 27.

[12/10/19 - 11:59 AM]
Video: "Spinning Out" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a devastating fall threatens her competitive skating career, Kat Baker seizes an opportunity to pursue her Olympic dreams, but at the risk of losing everything.

[12/10/19 - 10:37 AM]
TLC to Premiere New Docu-Series "Hot & Heavy" Tuesday, January 7 at 10PM ET/PT
This new docu-series follows three men who defend the honor of their significant others and face judgment due to their mixed-weight relationships.

[12/10/19 - 10:30 AM]
"The Irishman" Was Watched by 26,404,081 Accounts Globally - Within Its First 7 Days on Netflix
The streaming service dropped another viewership number on social media this morning.

[12/10/19 - 10:13 AM]
Oxygen Premieres New Series "Murdered by Morning" Sunday, January 19 at 7PM ET/PT
Each episode follows the true story of a victim whose night took an unexpected turn, resulting in a horrific homicide.

[12/10/19 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "The Circle" - A Netflix Reality-Competition - Official Trailer - Netflix
Truth, lies, and influencer ties - players will be whoever and do whatever it takes to win in "The Circle," a new reality-competition series, streaming January 1.

[12/10/19 - 10:01 AM]
Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Raphael Saadiq, Sting, Stormzy, Chris Martin and H.E.R. to Perform on NBC's "Global Citizen Prize" Special
Connie Britton, Emma Bunton, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jason Derulo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leona Lewis, Himesh Patel and Kal Penn will be among those presenting awards throughout the special and acknowledging the world's most inspiring people.

[12/10/19 - 09:00 AM]
Literary Giants Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman Sign Overall Production Agreement with CBS Television Studios
Chabon is currently attached to "Star Trek: Picard" as executive producer and will remain with the series until he transitions full-time to showrunner of "Kavalier and Clay" sometime next year.

[12/10/19 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Disenchantment" - Part 3 Announcement - Netflix
The streaming service teases the animated comedy's return in 2020.

[12/10/19 - 08:20 AM]
Bravo Media Renews Emmy(TM) Award-Nominated "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" Through 2021
"I keep waiting to stop having fun - or run out of guests, stories or booze; but the party rolls on and I couldn't be more excited!" said Cohen.

[12/10/19 - 08:16 AM]
Multiplatinum Selling Artists Sheryl Crow and Usher to Perform Live From the Allstate(R) Fan Fest in New Orleans During "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020"
As previously announced, Billy Porter will host the Central Time Zone celebration from New Orleans, providing viewers with exclusive performances and interviews leading up to the countdown, plus stunning fleur-de-lis drop at midnight to ring in the New Year.

[12/10/19 - 08:15 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Hold Onto Top Spots
The network takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/10/19 - 07:33 AM]
NBC Drops Digital Exclusive Series "New Amsterdam: Day 1," The Origin Story of Dr. Goodwin's 'How Can I Help? Mantra
Meet the other doctors and staff through these short vignettes and uncover the hopes and struggles of our soon-to-be Dam Fam while also getting a front row seat on how a life can change in a split second and when least expected.

[12/10/19 - 06:03 AM]
Paul McCartney's "High in the Clouds" to Be Adapted by Netflix and Gaumont
The animated feature is based on the popular children's adventure novel of the same title by McCartney and Geoff Dunbar, and Philip Ardagh.

[12/10/19 - 12:31 AM]
Video: "Queen Sono" - Date Announce - Netflix
A highly trained South African spy (Pearl Thusi) must face changing relationships in her personal life while taking on her most dangerous mission yet.

[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.







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[02/12/26 - 10:01 AM]
Date Announcement: "Dinosaur" Season 2
The charming Scottish series returns for season two on February 25 on Hulu.

[02/12/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Taylor Tomlinson: Prodigal Daughter" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Taylor Tomlinson takes her fans to church with hilarious confessions about dating in her 30s, her dream assistant and why she refuses to use AI.

[02/12/26 - 09:31 AM]
New Preschool Series "Beddybyes" and "Magicampers" Set to Premiere on Disney+ and Disney Jr. in March 2026
They'll premiere on Monday, March 2 and Monday, March 23, respectively.

[02/12/26 - 09:02 AM]
Paramount+ Set to Premiere Men's College Basketball Documentary Series "Made for March" on Saturday, April 4
The series will feature unprecedented off-court access, exclusive game footage and interviews, and coverage of key regular season, conference and postseason matchups in the Big 12 and Big Ten.

[02/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Plastic Detox" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When six couples embark on a plastic detox within their homes, it changes their families forever.

[02/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Tribunal Justice" Season Three Premieres on Prime Video on March 2, 2026
Created and executive produced by judicial icon Judge Judy Sheindlin, "Tribunal Justice" will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in the U.S., UK, and Germany with new episodes available every weekday.

[02/12/26 - 09:00 AM]
Peacock Releases Premiere Date and First Look Images for Upcoming Original Drama Series "M.I.A."
The crime drama series from Bill Dubuque and Karen Campbell will premiere on May 7, 2026.

[02/12/26 - 08:53 AM]
FOX Entertainment Names Sophie Leonard Executive Vice President, Unscripted at FOX Television Network
Leonard will lead the creative strategy, development, and production of FOX's unscripted portfolio, working closely with internal teams and creative partners to build bold, premium formats and large-scale franchises designed to resonate with broad audiences and travel globally.

[02/12/26 - 08:51 AM]
Global TV at Its Best - Viaplay U.S. Announces March Slate - Prestige Dramas from Ukraine, Sweden and Poland
Highlights include "The Stroke," a daring Polish prestige drama about a powerful cultural figure whose stroke dismantles his body, status, and emotional armor.

[02/12/26 - 08:45 AM]
"John and Carolyn - Love, Beauty and Loss" Premieres Tuesday, Feb. 17, on ABC and Streams Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
The new, one-hour special examines how love, ambition and legacy collided under an unrelenting public spotlight throughout JFK Jr. and Carolyn's relationship and tragic deaths in the 1990s.

[02/12/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" - Season 8 - Official Trailer - Netflix
In Formula 1's 75th year, rookies surge forward and a title-winning team faces turmoil as a three-way contest for the world championship grips the grid.

[02/12/26 - 08:09 AM]
HBO and BBC Co-Production "First Day on Earth" Adds Thandiwe Newton, Maxine Peake, Danny Sapani, and Ncuti Gatwa to Cast
Filming is underway on the 10-episode series.

[02/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Singers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this Oscar-nominated short film, an impromptu singing contest at a dive bar turns a lonely night into a soul-baring moment of shared harmony.

[02/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Unleashes Trailer for Explosive New Original Series "Wild Rose" Premiering Thursday, March 12
Omarion portrays "Roosevelt" aka "Rose," a charismatic hitman with a conscience who comes from a family of assassins... that also happen to run a non-profit organization.

[02/12/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: "Spider-Noir," Starring Nicolas Cage, Swings into Action with Prime Video Official Teaser Trailer and Premiere Date
Produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video, the hotly anticipated series will debut domestically on MGM+'s linear broadcast channel on May 25, then globally on Prime Video on May 27 as a binge release, in more than 240 countries and territories.