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[01/07/20 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 7
Updates include: Melissa McCarthy signs onto Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers"; Robert Aramayo books key role in Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings"; and FOX eyes revival of "America's Most Wanted."

[01/07/20 - 01:14 PM]
Video: "Leslie Jones: Time Machine" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From trying to seduce Prince to battling sleep apnea, Leslie Jones traces her evolution as an adult in this joyfully raw and outrageous stand-up special.

[01/07/20 - 12:31 PM]
The CW Gives Early Orders to 13 Current Series for Next Season
"All American," "Batwoman," "Black Lightning," "Charmed," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," "Dynasty," "The Flash," "In The Dark," "Legacies," "Nancy Drew" "Riverdale," "Roswell, New Mexico" and "Supergirl" are all due back.

[01/07/20 - 12:00 PM]
Action Series "Strike Back" Returns for Its Seventh and Final Season February 14, Exclusively on Cinemax
The series follows the explosive escapades of Section 20, an elite, multinational, covert special ops team, as it spans the globe fighting a vast web of interconnected criminal and terrorist activity.

[01/07/20 - 11:10 AM]
Glenn Weiss Returns for Fifth Turn as Oscars(R) Director
"We are so lucky that Glenn is back as our director this year. He is deeply creative and collaborative and has a terrific instinct for live television," said Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain.

[01/07/20 - 11:01 AM]
Who Will Be the Next "Our Cartoon President"? Showtime Animated Series Returns January 26 with All New Episodes
Season three order includes 18, 30-minute episodes, with 10 episodes airing until March 29, and returning with eight episodes to air this fall tied to the 2020 Presidential election.

[01/07/20 - 10:18 AM]
FOX Reveals New Series "The Masked Dancer"
In this all-new format, celebrity contestants will perform unique dances, while covered from head-to-toe in elaborate costumes and face masks, leaving audiences to guess their identities.

[01/07/20 - 10:17 AM]
FOX Orders All-New, Stop-Motion Holiday Special from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
The all-new, irreverent special, written by Emmy Award winner Tom Root, will premiere next winter on FOX, as part of its "Not So Silent Nights" holiday-themed programming.

[01/07/20 - 10:16 AM]
Celebrity LEGO(R) Fans Join Host Will Arnett on New Unscripted Competition Series "LEGO Masters" Premiering Wednesday, February 5, on FOX
Mayim Bialik, Terry Crews and Nicole Byer are among the featured guests.

[01/07/20 - 10:15 AM]
"Beat Shazam" Host Jamie Foxx Touches Down as a Guest Panelist in The Season Three Premiere of "The Masked Singer," Following Super Bowl LIV, Sunday, February 2, on FOX
This season, the 18 fully disguised celebrity singers will be split into three groups of six: Group A, Group B and Group C.

[01/07/20 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Luis Miguel - The Series" (Season 2) - Coming in 2020 - Netflix
Diego Boneta returns to his iconic role of Luis Miguel in the second season.

[01/07/20 - 10:00 AM]
Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) Sets Date for 2021
Executive Producer Kathy Connell today announced that the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be held on January 24, 2021.

[01/07/20 - 09:49 AM]
Video: Apple Unveils First Official Trailer for New Comedy Series "Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet" from Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Megan Ganz
All nine, half-hour episodes of the live-action comedy will debut globally on Friday, February 7, exclusively on Apple TV+.

[01/07/20 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Announces "Breaking Bad" Marathon and World Television Premiere of "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie"
"El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" will make its linear debut on Sunday, February 16 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/07/20 - 08:31 AM]
The Pressure Is On as Chefs Put Their Skills to the Test in New Food Network Series "Chopped Sweets"
Scott Conant hosts the series, bowing Monday, February 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/07/20 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Returns on Top in Demos
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[01/07/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez" - Main Trailer - Netflix
The three-part documentary series examines what led to the murderous fall and shocking death of former NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez.

[01/07/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Tom McCarthy, the film is based on the best-selling book of the same name.

[01/07/20 - 08:00 AM]
Enrique Acevedo Named Correspondent for "60 in 6," The New "60 Minutes" Program to Launch on Quibi
The original content will run exclusively on Quibi and be targeted to its audience of mobile device users.

[01/07/20 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Sex Education" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series returns Friday, January 17 on the streaming service.

[01/07/20 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Announces "Grammy(R) Red Carpet Live," A Live Entertainment Special Hosted by "Entertainment Tonight's" Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight to Be Broadcast Sunday, Jan. 26
The team will cover the red carpet to get the inside scoop as things heat up before Music's Biggest Night(R).

[01/07/20 - 06:01 AM]
Vudu Greenlights "Legacy," A Docuseries from Whistle and Executive Producer Dwyane Wade, Starring Wade and Sports Legends Evander Holyfield, Randall Cunningham, and Their Children
The eight-episode docuseries will follow the children of famous athletes including Zaire Wade, Evan and Elijah Holyfield, and Vashti Cunningham.

[01/06/20 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 6
Updates include: Patricia Arquette to star in "Severance" at Apple TV+; Josie Totah cast in Peacock's "Saved by the Bell" sequel series; and Dennis Haysbert to play God on Netflix's "Lucifer."

[01/06/20 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Diary of a Future President" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Living in this house will help prepare her for the White House.

[01/06/20 - 12:21 PM]
CBS News' Gayle King Gets Rare Access to the Biggest Stars in Music for "The Gayle King Grammy(R) Special" Airing Jan. 23
The one-hour special will feature King up close with nominees Lizzo, Billie Eilish, the Jonas Brothers and Lil Nas X.

[01/06/20 - 12:17 PM]
YouTube Originals Announces New Documentary "Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert" to Premiere March 31
The announcement comes on the heels of Coachella's official 2020 lineup and with news that YouTube is back as the exclusive live stream partner for both weekends of the festival.

[01/06/20 - 11:38 AM]
"Surviving R. Kelly Part II" Leads to 40% Increase in Calls to National Sexual Assault Hotline
Said RAINN's Erinn Robinson: "We are proud to have partnered with Lifetime on this project and are encouraged that our work with the media continues to empower survivors of sexual violence to seek the help that they need to heal."

[01/06/20 - 10:49 AM]
Tom Papa Announces His New Netflix Comedy Special Debut "You're Doing Great!"
The special is set to premiere globally on February 4.

[01/06/20 - 10:00 AM]
Freeform's Original Valentine's Day Film "The Thing About Harry" to Premiere Saturday, Feb. 15
Directed by Peter Paige, the film tells the story of high school enemies, uber-jock Harry and out-and-proud Sam, who are forced to share a car ride to their Missouri hometown for a friend's engagement party on Valentine's Day.

[01/06/20 - 09:30 AM]
"Shakira in Concert: El Dorado World Tour" Debuts January 31
The special will give viewers an exclusive look at Shakira's most recent tour before her upcoming halftime performance during football's biggest night in February.

[01/06/20 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Family Reunion" Part 2 Trailer - Netflix
The McKellans are sticking it out in the South with even more antics under M'Dear's roof.

[01/06/20 - 08:08 AM]
Video: "Cheer" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Netflix's new documentary series follows the competitive cheerleaders of the 14-time National Championship winning team at Navarro College in Corsicana, TX.

[01/06/20 - 08:07 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Playoffs, Golden Globes Dominate for NBC
The Peacock cruises to victory in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/06/20 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Narcos: Mexico" Season 2 - Party's Over - February 13 - Netflix
Look for the new season February 13 on the streaming service.

[01/06/20 - 07:07 AM]
Comedy Central Finishes 2019 as #1 Full Day Entertainment Network with M18-34
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/06/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow" - Trailer - Netflix
The six-episode series guides the deeply inquisitive viewer in an exploration of boundary-pushing wellness topics, including: psychedelics, cold therapy, female pleasure, anti-aging, energy healing and psychics.

[01/06/20 - 06:02 AM]
BBC One Announces Stephen Merchant's "The Offenders" (w/t) from Big Talk and Four Eyes
The series will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, Canada and Australia.

[01/05/20 - 08:12 PM]
77th Annual Golden Globe(R) Award Winners Announced
"Chernobyl," "Fleabag" and "Succession" led all TV programs with two wins each.

[01/05/20 - 08:45 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Playoffs Deliver Big for CBS
The network's coverage of the Titans/Patriots showdown draws more than 25.6 million viewers.

[01/04/20 - 09:25 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Charts with "Five-0," "Magnum" Crossover
Said installments lead the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/03/20 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 30-January 3
Updates include: Netflix mulls second season for "The A List"; "RuPaul" talk show gets nixed; and HBO alumnus Richard Plepler inks overall deal with Apple.

[01/03/20 - 06:08 PM]
Video: Apple Releases a First Look Promo for "Visible: Out on Television"
The five-part documentary series launches on February 14.

[01/03/20 - 11:12 AM]
77th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards Presenters Announced
Ricky Gervais will host the high-profile ceremony airing live coast to coast this Sunday from 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET on NBC from The Beverly Hilton.

[01/03/20 - 10:02 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Sets February 21 Debut for Al Pacino Conspiracy Thriller Series "Hunters"
The series follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City.

[01/03/20 - 08:17 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with "Last Man Standing" Return
The network wins the night among adults 18-49 while ABC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[01/03/20 - 08:00 AM]
Golden Globes-Nominated Series "Killing Eve" Gets Early Season Four Renewal Before Third Season Arrives This Spring
"How could we not have massive confidence in 'Killing Eve'? It has won big in every major award show and is the highest growing show on U.S. television for six years," said Sarah Barnett.

[01/03/20 - 07:07 AM]
MTV Goes Behind the Controversial Headlines with New Investigative Series "True Life Crime"
The eight-episode docuseries follows award-winning journalist and MTV News host Dometi Pongo as he investigates shocking and haunting crimes committed against young people, daring to ask unanswered questions that expose the truth.

[01/03/20 - 06:49 AM]
ESPN Tops Cable Networks in Key Demos in 2019
ESPN further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/03/20 - 06:11 AM]
Reelz Adds More New Programming to Its January 2020 Lineup
"Chris Watts, Colorado Killer Dad: The Friends Speak" and "Jeffrey Epstein & Prince Andrew: The True Story" are the latest offerings.

[01/02/20 - 04:32 PM]
Je t'aime Paris! ABC's "Modern Family" Is Going to the City of Love
Over the last 11 seasons, the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan has traveled the globe, making hilarious memories wherever they went - from Hawaii, Australia, Wyoming and Disneyland to Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and New York.







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[06/18/26 - 03:01 PM]
"Bet" Season 2 Sets Additional Cast and Starts Production in Toronto
Season 1 reached the global top 10 on Netflix in 77 countries and spent three weeks on the list with over 10 million views during that time.

[06/18/26 - 03:00 PM]
AMC Global Media's Critically Acclaimed Drama, "The Audacity," Commences Season 2 Production
Production of the eight-episode second season is underway in Vancouver, Canada, with the series returning to AMC and AMC+ in 2027.

[06/18/26 - 02:47 PM]
Stars Shine Bright on FOX as Strong FIFA World Cup 2026 Viewership Continues
9,082,000 viewers witnessed Lionel Messi's hat trick with Argentina defeating Algeria 3-0 Tuesday on FOX.

[06/18/26 - 01:56 PM]
"Rulers of Fortune": Netflix Gathers Cast to Celebrate the Start of Season 2 Production
Season 1 was a massive success, reaching Netflix's Global Top 10 and spending six weeks among the platform's most-watched non-English-language titles worldwide.

[06/18/26 - 12:30 PM]
Wonder Project Unveils First-Ever Line-Up of Six Stand-Up Comedy Specials - "Wonder Presents: The Stand-Ups" - Beginning July 2
From award-winning comedy studio, New Metric Media, each of the six specials will debut weekly, starring comedians Caroline Rhea, K. Trevor Wilson, Sterling Scott, Ola Dada, Zabrina Douglas, and Erica Sigurdson.

[06/18/26 - 11:11 AM]
Prime Video Announces Season Three of "Fallout" Adds Emily Mortimer, Manny Jacinto, and Thomasin McKenzie to Cast
The critically acclaimed global hit series, from Kilter Films, returns to Los Angeles this month to begin filming season three.

[06/18/26 - 11:01 AM]
Apple Original Films to Bring Beloved Children's Book "Little Santa" to the Screen
How did Santa become Santa? The answer is in the evergreen musical comedy adventure, "Little Santa."

[06/18/26 - 11:00 AM]
FOX Creator Studios Expands Roster with New Wave of Creator Partners, Original Formats and Premium IP
Now joining the FCS roster, which already ranges from culinary icon Gordon Ramsay to renowned comedian Tom Segura, are popular creators including Josh Richards, Emelia Hartford, Speeed Co, Sorted Food, MyHealthyDish, Mad Realities, and Christina Richardson.

[06/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix's "The God of the Woods" Rounds Out Cast with Tracy Letts, John Gallagher Jr. Lola Kirke, Colton Ryan and More
The multi-generational drama series explores the Van Laar family's dark secrets, class tensions, and the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of 13 year old Barbara Van Laar from her family's summer camp - in the wake of an earlier family tragedy that may be related.

[06/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Announces a Strong Lineup of Summer Guest Hosts
Tiffany Haddish will lead things off, hosting the week of July 6, followed throughout the summer by Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Colman Domingo and Jelly Roll.

[06/18/26 - 10:12 AM]
Missing Woman, Endless Questions: David Morrissey Stars in "Gone" - BritBox's Latest Gripping Crime Thriller
Packed with twists and emotional stakes, the series premieres July 23 on BritBox.

[06/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
Proximity Media Television Signs New Creative Partnership with Netflix
As part of the new deal, the team behind Proximity Media Television will exclusively develop new series for Netflix.

[06/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
NBC's Civilian-Led "New Blood" Season of "The Traitors" to Debut on Thursday, September 17 with a Supersized 2-Hour Premiere Event
In lieu of celebrities and socialites, Emmy-winning host Alan Cumming will open the doors to his now-infamous Scottish castle to 22 everyday Americans, hand selected from a nationwide search resulting in over 60,000 hopeful applicants.

[06/18/26 - 10:00 AM]
New Animated Television Series "Warrior Cats," Based on Beloved Children's Book Saga, Lands at Disney+ and Disney Channel
Created by Working Partners, a Coolabi Group company, and penned by Erin Hunter, the hugely successful "Warrior Cats" book series is about clans of wild cats.

[06/18/26 - 09:31 AM]
"Simon Says"... A New Twist on the Classic Game Is Coming to Netflix
A new reality competition series based on the OG playground game of the same name is premiering on Netflix in 2027.