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[01/22/20 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 22
Updates include: NBC orders drama pilots "At That Age," "Echo"; Amazon eyes "Alex Cross," "Fear Agent" adaptations; and Dean Norris signs onto "The United States of Al" at CBS.

[01/22/20 - 07:47 PM]
Video: "To All The Boys 2: P.S. I Still Love You" - Official Sequel Trailer 2 - Netflix
Lara Jean and Peter have just taken their relationship from pretend to officially official when another recipient of one of her old love letters enters the picture.

[01/22/20 - 02:44 PM]
HBO and Bill Simmons' The Ringer in Production on Music Documentary Series
Executive produced by Simmons, Polygram Entertainment and Universal Music Publishing Group executives Jody Gerson and Marc Cimino, the series is expected to air in 2021 on HBO as a special six-week event.

[01/22/20 - 01:00 PM]
Dua Lipa, Trevor Noah, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Porter and Keith Urban Among the Presenters Announced for "The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards(R)"
Additionally, previously announced performers Brandi Carlile and Tanya Tucker will play double duty and present, as well.

[01/22/20 - 10:43 AM]
ABC News Announces Moderators, Time and Coverage of the Democratic Debate in New Hampshire, Airing Live, Friday, Feb. 7
ABC News and the DNC will announce the qualifying candidates and debate format at a later date.

[01/22/20 - 10:04 AM]
The Rumors Are True, A New "Witcher" Story Is in the Works
The anime film, "The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf," will take us back to a new threat facing the Continent.

[01/22/20 - 09:55 AM]
Ovation Deepens the Mystery with Eleven Titles from DCD Rights Including Six Films and Five Drama Series
Matthew Goode, Lucy Lawless, John Hannah and Joanne Froggatt are among the featured talent.

[01/22/20 - 09:54 AM]
Ovation's Journy Travels to Cuba and India in First-Time Deal with Espresso Media
"Havana Curveball" and "The New Creative India" will both roll out in 2020.

[01/22/20 - 09:53 AM]
Ovation's Journy Goes Glamping in Deal with TVF International
"Glamping Adventures" and "Vanishing Foods" will both debut later this year.

[01/22/20 - 09:52 AM]
Ovation Heads Back to "Riviera" for Season Two in Sky Studios Deal
The cable channel has also scored the broadcast rights to "Hooten & the Lady."

[01/22/20 - 09:03 AM]
Video: "Tom Papa: You're Doing Great!" - Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special Trailer
Take it from Tom, he's made very questionable decisions, among them, getting married and having two children, and eating ice cream three times a week.

[01/22/20 - 08:15 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos; CBS Wins in Total Viewers
"This Is Us" and "NCIS" top said categories last night.

[01/22/20 - 08:15 AM]
Video: "The Pharmacist" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A small town pharmacist stakes a mission to save his community long before the opioid epidemic gains nationwide attention.

[01/22/20 - 07:15 AM]
"CMT Crossroads: Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini" Premieres Wednesday, March 25 at 10PM ET/PT
The 70th episode taping was filmed recently during a special public outdoor taping at the Ascend Amphitheatre in downtown Nashville.

[01/22/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The final season starts streaming Friday, February 21 on Disney+.

[01/21/20 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 21
Updates include: ABC passes on its Nate Bargatze comedy pilot; Justin Long to host "Shop Class" for Disney+; and AMC's "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" to wrap after two seasons.

[01/21/20 - 11:00 PM]
Disney+ Moves Up EMEA Launch Date
The streaming service will launch in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland on March 24.

[01/21/20 - 01:47 PM]
Paramount Network's "68 Whiskey" Is Most-Watched Cable Drama Series Premiere in Over a Year, Drawing 2 Million L+3 Viewers
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 15.

[01/21/20 - 01:03 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Kicks Off 2020 with Three New Shows
J.J. Watt and RuPaul will follow the previously announced Adam Driver.

[01/21/20 - 11:31 AM]
HBO Max Greenlights Animated Comedy "The Prince" from Creator Gary Janetti and 20th Century Fox Television
Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad, Lucy Punch, Tom Hollander, Alan Cumming, Frances De La Tour and Iwan Rheon are slated to voice the project.

[01/21/20 - 11:20 AM]
Pokemon and Netflix Team Up for Global Release of "Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution"
"The ubiquitous reach and expert team at Netflix make them the perfect partner to bring this special animated movie to kids and fans around the world," said Emily Arons.

[01/21/20 - 11:06 AM]
Acorn TV Announces 2020 Lineup Featuring a Record Five Commissioned Series Plus New Seasons of Acclaimed Series
As the largest streamer devoted to a specialized audience, Acorn TV is the ultimate destination of high-quality, world class dramas, mysteries and comedies from all sides of the pond.

[01/21/20 - 10:53 AM]
92nd Oscars(R) Announce First Slate of Presenters
Mahershala Ali, Olivia Colman, Regina King and Rami Malek are among said presenters.

[01/21/20 - 10:41 AM]
A Brand New Season of TV One's Acclaimed Series "Unsung" Returns Sunday, February 23 at 10 P.M./9C
The season kicks off with the popular 90s R&B group Dru Hill.

[01/21/20 - 10:24 AM]
Fan-Favorite "Texas Metal" Gears Up to Return for Its Biggest Season Yet
Season three kicks off tonight at 10:00/9:00c on MotorTrend.

[01/21/20 - 10:13 AM]
"American Ninja Warrior" Flies Into Its Ninth Season Renewal on NBC
Production will begin in the spring with a premiere date announced shortly.

[01/21/20 - 10:10 AM]
Marvel TV and Hulu Unveil Cast for Animated Series "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K."
Patton Oswalt, Aimee Garcia, Melissa Fumero, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ben Schwartz, Beck Bennett, Jon Daly and Sam Richardson are all on tap.

[01/21/20 - 09:30 AM]
"The Drew Barrymore Show" Cleared In 85% of the Country - New Daytime Talk Show to Launch in Fall 2020
Joining the CBS Television Stations are stations from the Nexstar, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Weigel Broadcasting, Scripps, Gray Television, Tegna, Meredith and Mission Broadcasting station groups.

[01/21/20 - 09:03 AM]
Sophia Lillis, Wyatt Oleff, and Sofia Bryant Star in "I Am Not Okay with This," A Truly Super Coming of Age Series
The new Netflix original series drops Wednesday, February 26.

[01/21/20 - 09:02 AM]
Travel Channel's New Series "Haunted in the Heartland" Investigates Communities Haunted by Unearthly Residents
In the new Travel Channel series, paranormal investigator and documentary filmmaker Steve Shippy visits Midwestern towns that have been traumatized for generations by ripples of fear.

[01/21/20 - 09:00 AM]
"Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes" Debuts February 11, Exclusively on HBO
Between 1968 and 1979, boxing superstar Muhammad Ali appeared on the Emmy(R) winning "Dick Cavett Show" no less than 14 times.

[01/21/20 - 08:20 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Explores the Untold Story of the Journey Toward Racial Equality in Space with "Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier"
Look for the documentary to premiere on Monday, February 24 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/21/20 - 08:16 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "The Bachelor" Stay on Top in Demos
The Alphabet wins Monday among adults 18-49 for the third consecutive week.

[01/21/20 - 08:01 AM]
Your Re-Sleeving Is Now Complete - "Altered Carbon" Returns February 27
Look for the show's second season on Thursday, February 27.

[01/21/20 - 07:10 AM]
Video: "Gentefied" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Netflix's latest comedy series premieres Friday, February 21.

[01/21/20 - 06:31 AM]
Nipsey Hussle Grammy(R) Tribute to Feature Kirk Franklin, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Meek Mill, Roddy Ricch and YG
The artists announced today join previously announced performers Aerosmith; Camila Cabello; Billie Eilish; Ariana Grande; H.E.R.; Jonas Brothers; Lizzo; Demi Lovato; RosalĂ­a; Run-D.M.C.; Blake Shelton; Gwen Stefani; Tyler, The Creator; and Charlie Wilson.

[01/21/20 - 06:08 AM]
"Feherty Live" Returns, With Special Edition from Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego; Airs Wednesday at 9 P.M. ET
The one-hour show is being produced in front of a live audience, and will air in conjunction with the Farmers Insurance Open, title sponsor of this week's PGA Tour stop.

[01/21/20 - 05:32 AM]
Video: "Horse Girl" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Alison Brie-led original bows Friday, February 7 on the streaming service.

[01/21/20 - 05:02 AM]
Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Renews Five Court Series for Fall 2020
"Ten years after we launched our first court series 'America's Court with Judge Ross,' our viewers continue to enjoy some of the best court shows available," said Byron Allen.

[01/20/20 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 20
Updates include: YouTube orders third season of "Liza on Demand"; Britt Lower cast in "Severance" at Apple TV+; and Damon Gupton departing The CW's "Black Lightning."

[01/20/20 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Spenser Confidential" - Mark Wahlberg - Official Trailer - Netflix Film
Winston Duke also stars in the Peter Berg-helmed project, due on Friday, March 6.

[01/20/20 - 09:46 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFC Championship Puts FOX on Top
The network's NFL coverage easily wins the night in all categories.

[01/19/20 - 10:36 PM]
Netflix Releases 21 Studio Ghibli Masterpieces Around the World
For the first time ever, this expansive catalogue of Studio Ghibli films will be subtitled in 28 languages, and dubbed in up to 20 languages.

[01/19/20 - 01:13 PM]
Apple Announces "Defending Jacob" Starring Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery to Premiere April 24
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by William Landay, "Defending Jacob" will premiere its first three episodes exclusively on Apple TV+ starting Friday, April 24, and new episodes will premiere weekly thereafter every Friday.

[01/19/20 - 12:31 PM]
"Dear..." Complete First Season Premieres June 5 on Apple TV+
The series will profile internationally recognized leaders including Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, Spike Lee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Stevie Wonder, Aly Raisman, Misty Copeland, Big Bird and more.

[01/19/20 - 12:30 PM]
"Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet" Renewed for Second Season
"Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet" follows a team of video game developers as they navigate the challenges of running a popular video game.

[01/19/20 - 12:27 PM]
Apple Announces New Comedy Series "Trying" to Premiere May 1
Starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith, "Trying" is a new comedy series about growing up, settling down and finding someone to love.

[01/19/20 - 12:25 PM]
New Documentary Series "Home" to Premiere April 17 on Apple TV+
"Home" is a new documentary series that offers viewers a never-before-seen look inside the world's most innovative homes.

[01/19/20 - 12:24 PM]
Apple Announces Premiere Date for Steven Spielberg's "Amazing Stories" and Unveils First Look Image
A reimagining of the original anthology series, each episode of "Amazing Stories" will transport the audience to worlds of wonder through the lens of today's most imaginative filmmakers, directors and writers.

[01/19/20 - 10:35 AM]
Apple Reveals "Central Park," A New Animated Musical Comedy from Emmy Award Winner Loren Bouchard, to Debut in Early Summer 2020
The series voice cast includes Josh Gad, Leslie Odom Jr., Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs and Stanley Tucci.







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[01/13/26 - 03:05 PM]
NBC Issues Drama Pilot Order for "Protection"
When a U.S. Marshal falls in the line of duty, a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy as a family of law enforcement agents become the target of a mysterious assassin.

[01/13/26 - 03:02 PM]
2025-26 College Football Playoff Semifinals Averaging 14.9 Million Viewers, On Par with 2024-25 Season
The Peach Bowl (Oregon vs. Indiana) drew 18 million viewers on average, while the Fiesta Bowl (Miami vs. Ole Miss) scored 15.8 million viewers.

[01/13/26 - 02:30 PM]
FOX Sports Holds Winning Hand Leading All Networks in Viewership on Wild Card Weekend
41 million viewers watched FOX Sports' presentation of Sunday's NFC Wild Card Round showdown featuring the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

[01/13/26 - 01:33 PM]
NBC Gives Pilot Order to "The Rockford Files"
From Mike Daniels comes a contemporary update on the classic series of the same name.

[01/13/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of January 5 - "People We Meet on Vacation" Takes a Trip to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
In addition to a will they, won't they romance, viewers were sucked into the he said, she said intrigue of "His & Hers," putting the thriller series at No. 1 on the English TV list with 19.9 million views.

[01/13/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Portobello" - Official Trailer - HBO
A man on trial. A nation watching.

[01/13/26 - 10:40 AM]
New Episodes of TLC's "Unexpected" Premiere Monday, February 16 at 9PM ET/PT
The new season follows eight teens who are navigating pregnancy, parenthood, and the realities that come far sooner than expected.

[01/13/26 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "33 Photos from the Ghetto" Debuts January 27
The film tells the story of the only known photographs from inside the Warsaw Ghetto during the April 1943 uprising and its brutal repression that were not taken by German forces.

[01/13/26 - 09:03 AM]
Video: MGM+ Unveils Official Trailer for New Mystery Thriller Series "Vanished"
When a couple's trip to Paris takes a dark turn with the sudden disappearance of her boyfriend Tom (Sam Claflin) aboard a train to the south of France, Alice (Kaley Cuoco) is plunged into a web of intrigue and danger, uncovering shocking secrets about the man she thought she knew.

[01/13/26 - 09:00 AM]
"The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition" to Debut on The CW Network
The series is hosted by Ian Ziering, whose four-decade television career, cultural resonance, and deep connection to automotive culture make him a natural guide for this journey.

[01/13/26 - 08:21 AM]
Video: "The Great American Baking Show: Big Game" (Season 2) - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
In this Big Game special, sports analyst Mina Kimes and NFL legends Antonio Gates, Von Miller, and Julian Edelman take on three gridiron-themed challenges as they vie for the coveted Star Baker crown.

[01/13/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Queer Eye" Season 10 - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this final season, the Fab Five help Washington, D.C. heroes live their fullest lives through stunning makeovers and emotional transformations.

[01/13/26 - 08:00 AM]
Trevor Noah Returns to Host "The 68th Annual Grammy Awards," Sunday, Feb. 1
This will be Noah's sixth time as host of the Grammy Awards and he will also serve as an executive producer.

[01/13/26 - 07:05 AM]
Apple TV Announces Upcoming Docuseries Featuring Tennis Icon Andre Agassi
The series, which will tell the thrilling, complex and inspiring story of an American legend, will be directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith, produced by Smith's Library Films, and executive produced by Stacy Smith and Justin Gimelstob.

[01/13/26 - 07:03 AM]
Video: Brand-New Titan Unveiled in Teaser for Apple TV's "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters"
The 10-episode second season will premiere globally on Friday, February 27, 2026 with the first episode, followed by one episode every Friday until May 1, 2026.