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[08/11/20 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 11
Updates include: Maggie Elizabeth Jones to "B Positive" for CBS; Will Smith to executive produce dramatic take on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"; and Kal Penn to host unscripted comedy series at Freeform.

[08/11/20 - 06:07 PM]
Netflix Confirms Production of "Undercover" (Working Title) Directed by Kim Jin-min of "Extracurricular"
In the series, a mobster's daughter named Ji-u joins a cartel and becomes a mole in the police force to seek the truth behind her father's death.

[08/11/20 - 10:37 AM]
Court TV to Premiere New Original True-Crime Series "Judgment with Ashleigh Banfield" in September
The series will be seen Sunday nights at 8:00/7:00c with the premiere set for September 13.

[08/11/20 - 10:34 AM]
Court TV to Cover Trials Involving George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Robert Durst, R. Kelly & More in Months Ahead
"Given the current news climate in our country at the moment, there are trials ahead that represent some of the biggest, most critical and relevant cases we've seen in modern history," commented Scott Tufts.

[08/11/20 - 10:31 AM]
Bounce Announces 2020-21 Slate of Bold New Originals from Top Names in Entertainment
Bounce will debut two new original comedies looking - and laughing - at single life from both the male and female perspective.

[08/11/20 - 09:09 AM]
Hulu Acquires Domestic Rights to Aneesh Chaganty's Thriller "Run" from Lionsgate
The film stars Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Sarah Paulson and introduces newcomer Kiera Allen.

[08/11/20 - 09:01 AM]
Apple TV+ to Premiere Highly Anticipated Espionage Thriller "Tehran" Globally on Friday, September 25
The eight-episode series will premiere with the first three episodes, followed by new episodes weekly, every Friday.

[08/11/20 - 08:22 AM]
Katherine Ryan Is Cool Mom Goals in "The Duchess" Premiering September 11
The Netflix comedy series is written, created, and executive produced by Ryan.

[08/11/20 - 08:11 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Titan Games" Wraps Season on Top in Demos
NBC is the network to beat among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[08/11/20 - 08:00 AM]
HGTV Greenlights New Series "$50K Three Ways" (WT) Starring Popular Interior Designer Tiffany Brooks
The Chicago-based series stars Tiffany as she presents homeowners with three wildly different design plans for three completely different spaces within their homes and helps them choose which proposal works best for their family.

[08/11/20 - 04:01 AM]
Peacock to Become Exclusive Live Streaming Home of "PFT Live with Mike Florio"
"The good news is PFT Live will be on Peacock. The better news is that you'll be able to watch PFT Live for free. The best news is you're guaranteed to get your money's worth," said Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk creator and host.

[08/10/20 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 10
Updates include: Hulu makes unaired "Black-ish" episode available; William Petersen, Jorja Fox in talks to lead "CSI" sequel series; and Adria Arjona joins Diego Luna-led "Star Wars" TV project.

[08/10/20 - 03:17 PM]
"Young Wallander" Premieres September 3 - Uncover the Case That Started It All
Adam PĂ„lsson stars as Henning Mankell's literary hero.

[08/10/20 - 03:17 PM]
Trinity Whiteside and Crystal Hayslett Upped to Series Regulars of the BET Original Hit Series "Tyler Perry's Sistas"
Plus: Chris Warren joins as a recurring cast member.

[08/10/20 - 03:10 PM]
Kelly Clarkson to Serve as Guest Judge on This Tuesday and Wednesday's Live Telecasts of "America's Got Talent"
She will fill in for Simon Cowell and will join fellow judges Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara.

[08/10/20 - 02:01 PM]
"NightGowns" Officially Renewed for a Second Season by Quibi
Sasha Velour's series will be back for a sophomore run.

[08/10/20 - 01:01 PM]
There Can Only Be One "Taskmaster" - Stream Free Now on CW Seed
All 10 episodes from the U.K. import are now available on the network's streaming service.

[08/10/20 - 12:43 PM]
OWN Says Farewell to Hit Megachurch Drama "Greenleaf" with Post-Finale Special
The special will feature "Greenleaf" cast including Merle Dandridge, Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, and Deborah Joy Winans sharing favorite moments from the past five seasons and answering questions from the devoted fans.

[08/10/20 - 11:45 AM]
MotorTrend TV Renews Three Most Watched Series - "Bitchin' Rides," "Iron Resurrection" and "Texas Metal"
Season five of "Iron Resurrection" and season four of "Texas Metal" will premiere in 2021 with season seven of "Bitchin' Rides" scheduled to premiere this fall on MotorTrend TV.

[08/10/20 - 11:39 AM]
NBC Sports Announces NHL 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Schedule
Beginning tomorrow, August 11, through Monday, August 17, NBC Sports will present at least 30 games, including many weekday afternoon games, totaling more than 10 hours of daily coverage of the Stanley Cup First Round.

[08/10/20 - 11:21 AM]
Video: "Saved by the Bell" - Official Teaser 2 - Peacock
When California governor Zack Morris gets into hot water for closing too many low-income high schools, he proposes they send the affected students to the highest performing schools in the state - including Bayside High.

[08/10/20 - 11:01 AM]
"The Dan Patrick Show" to Stream Exclusively on Peacock
Starting August 24, Emmy Award-winning, multiplatform host Dan Patrick will be live on Peacock each weekday from 9:00 a.m. to noon ET.

[08/10/20 - 10:51 AM]
Video: "A.P. Bio" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Peacock
Season 3 of "AP Bio" is streaming September 3, only on Peacock.

[08/10/20 - 10:39 AM]
Sony Pictures Television and Get Lifted Film Co. to Develop "Paper Gods" for ABC
Nia Long will star in and executive produce the project, which is based off Goldie Taylor's novel of the same name.

[08/10/20 - 10:35 AM]
Disney Television Studios Will Rebrand Its Three Iconic Studios with New Names, Logos and "Motion End Cards," Starting This Fall
ABC Studios and its subsidiary ABC Signature will merge into one studio entitled ABC Signature; Fox 21 Television Studios will be renamed Touchstone Television; and 20th Century Fox Television will become 20th Television.

[08/10/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Find Me in Paris" - Season 3 Trailer (Official) - A Hulu Original
The new season premieres August 21, only on Hulu.

[08/10/20 - 10:00 AM]
Award-Winning Director and Producer Ben Hibon to Direct Nickelodeon's Animated Series, "Star Trek: Prodigy"
The CG-animated series, which expands the Star Trek Universe, follows a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation.

[08/10/20 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Documentary Films, Rise Films and Apatow Productions in Production on Two-Part Documentary on Legendary Comedian George Carlin
"George Carlin's work becomes more relevant every day," said Apatow. "It is an honor to be given the opportunity to tell the story of his life and work."

[08/10/20 - 09:51 AM]
Peacock Announces Powerhouse Series, All-Star Castings and New Topical Late-Night Block
Among the highlights: the action comedy series "MacGruber" has been picked up to series.

[08/10/20 - 09:42 AM]
Chef Carla Hall Joins Food Network's Talent Roster with New Exclusive Multi-Platform Agreement
"The shows that I've been a part of over the years have been near and dear to my heart, and I'm looking forward to being on both the creative and talent side," said Carla Hall.

[08/10/20 - 09:27 AM]
Hulu Announces Original Film "Books of Blood," Based on Clive Barker's Horror Anthology, Will Premiere on Wednesday, October 7
Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron, Anna Friel, Yul Vazquez, and Freda Foh Shen star in the project.

[08/10/20 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "Magic Camp" - Official Trailer - Disney+
A group of misfit campers help a down-on-his-luck magician rediscover his love of magic in Disney's "Magic Camp," a heartwarming comedy about finding joy and confidence in self-acceptance.

[08/10/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "All Together Now" - Based on "Sorta Like A Rock Star" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Amber Appleton (Auli'i Cravalho) remains an optimist even when her personal life is far less stable than it appears on the surface.

[08/10/20 - 08:35 AM]
Season Five of HLN's Longest Running Original Series "How It Really Happened with Hill Harper" Premieres Sunday, August 23 with Two-Hour Expose on "The Atlanta Serial Killer"
Also profiled in this six-episode season are enduring and timely stories on Siegfried & Roy, the Boston bombing, the murder of Michael Jordan's father, the mysterious death of rock legend Tom Petty, and the bizarre case of the Yosemite Mountain Murders.

[08/10/20 - 08:22 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: PGA Championship Leads CBS to Victory
The Eye once again is sparked to the top spot in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/10/20 - 08:10 AM]
TV One Makes Double-Digit Ratings Gains in Second Quarter
TV One further spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[08/10/20 - 08:04 AM]
Oxygen's "Buried in the Backyard" Returns for Season Three on Thursday, September 3, at 8PM ET/PT
Each stand-alone hour-long episode will explore a chilling police investigation in which a victim is found buried in the most unexpected place, from the initial jaw-dropping 911 call to detectives desperately looking for answers to ultimately get justice.

[08/10/20 - 07:05 AM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for Fourth Installment of the Award-Winning Limited Series "Fargo"
The 11-episode installment will feature a new episode each subsequent week.

[08/10/20 - 07:01 AM]
All Week, All New Specials: Each Night ID Features the Sensational Story of a Serial Murderer
Highlights include special installments of "Evil Lives Here" and "Mind of a Monster."

[08/10/20 - 06:03 AM]
Video: "Away" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From the visionary who brought you "Friday Night Lights" comes an epic, emotional story of love and sacrifice, starring two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank.

[08/09/20 - 12:10 PM]
Video: "Undercover" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new season will now roll out on Sunday, November 8.

[08/09/20 - 09:18 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, PGA Championship Lead Sports Showdown
The Eye's primetime coverage holds off the NHL on NBC and PBC on FOX.

[08/08/20 - 08:29 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "WWE SmackDown" Lead Demo Race
The network's latest installment leads a low key night among adults 18-49.

[08/08/20 - 08:08 AM]
Video: "Rust Valley Restorers" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Old-school auto collector Mike Hall, his pal Avery Shoaf and son Connor Hall go the extra mile to restore retro cars - and hopefully turn a profit.

[08/08/20 - 01:46 AM]
Netflix Releases the First Look Images of "Paranormal"
The series tackles Dr. Refaat, a cynical Hematologist with a dark sense of humor, who goes through a "journey of doubt" as his world is turned upside down after his lifelong scientific convictions are questioned.

[08/07/20 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 7
Updates include: ABC to resume production on "The $100,000 Pyramid"; HBO Max delays "Friends" reunion once again; and Paul Lieberstein brings "Remote" to CBS All Access.

[08/07/20 - 01:05 PM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions From 7:00-11:00 p.m., Monday Through Thursday Each Week
Prime-time coverage will air for one hour (10:00 - 11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC during each of the weeks.

[08/07/20 - 10:31 AM]
Ava DuVernay & HBO Max Call Action on "One Perfect Shot"
Each episode arms one acclaimed director with an arsenal of visual tools to pull back the curtain on their most iconic shots.

[08/07/20 - 10:21 AM]
Hulu Presents Upcoming Original Series "Woke," "No Man's Land," and Second Season of "Pen15" at the 2020 Hulu Press Tour
Plus: "Love, Victor" and "Taste The Nation with Padma Lakshmi" to return for second seasons; and premiere dates set for "Animaniacs," "Monsterland" and more.

[08/07/20 - 09:26 AM]
"The Vow," A Portrait of NXIVM, Debuts August 23, Exclusively on HBO
The nine-part documentary series is directed by Emmy(R)-winning and Academy award nominated Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer.







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[11/18/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Apple Cider Vinegar" - Official Teaser - Netflix
This is a true-ish story based on a lie, about the rise and fall of a wellness empire; the culture that built it up and the people who tore it down.

[11/18/24 - 10:22 AM]
Hulu Originals & Exclusives Winter Slate
Newly announced premieres include "Light Shop" (December 4) and "Paris Has Fallen" (December 6).

[11/18/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Cookie, Cupcake, Cake" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Hosts Buddy Valastro and Samantha Seneviratne present "Cookie, Cupcake, Cake," a high-stakes baking competition where pro baker duos tackle sweet challenges.

[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Sets January Premiere Dates, with Spotlight on Series Debuts of "Going Dutch" and "Doc," and February Kicks Off with "FOX's Super Week"
The midseason schedule on FOX starts Thursday, January 2 with the series premiere of the all-new Denis Leary workplace comedy, "Going Dutch," preceded by the season premiere of Joel McHale's hit series, "Animal Control," together building a new Thursday night comedy block on FOX.

[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
Four CBS Daytime Shows Post Year-Over-Year Growth
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" has also retained its #1 status with a 16% increase in total viewers vs. last year.

[11/18/24 - 09:09 AM]
Apple TV+ Greenlights "Cape Fear" from Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg
The new series will be written and showrun by Nick Antosca and executive produced by Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, with Academy Award winner Javier Bardem starring and executive producing.

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Max Original Comedy Special "Rose Matafeo: On and On and On" Debuts December 19
"I had laryngitis at the time of taping and was on a heavy dose of steroids," said Matafeo. "I accept no responsibility for this performance, except if it's praise and then I'll take that."

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
In "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It," Fortune shares hilarious stories from her life, including her "romantic" honeymoon with her wife and her reflections on no longer being her mom's surrogate husband.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Piano Lesson" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
A brewing battle over the fate of an heirloom piano threatens to tear a family apart in this drama based on August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Cake Toppers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Hosted by the ultimate cake boss, Buddy Valastro, "Cake Toppers" is the ultimate clash of the country's best cake artists as they compete to design moving, flaming, flashing, and sometimes even flying cake creations!

[11/18/24 - 07:31 AM]
WWE "Monday Night Raw" Debuts on Netflix Live from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on January 6, 2025
The premiere episode will feature some of the biggest names in WWE such as John Cena, Undisputed WWE Champion "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Bianca Belair, in addition to many other Superstars and surprise guests.

[11/18/24 - 07:30 AM]
NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Unveils Star-Studded Performer Lineup for Annual Tree-Lighting Telecast
Audiences will be treated to festive performances from an all-star lineup of musical guests featuring Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, and Thalia.

[11/18/24 - 06:30 AM]
"Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let's Play!" Announces First-Ever International Tour Kicking Off in the UK in Early 2025
This immersive concert experience for kids and families will feature an interactive musical performance that includes singing, dancing, 3D special effects, and acrobatics with performances of cirque-level quality, all designed for Disney Jr.'s most devoted young fans.

[11/18/24 - 06:03 AM]
Presenters Announced for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and is available next day on Hulu.

[11/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Helicopter Heist" - Special Teaser - Netflix
Two childhood friends decide to try one last heist - to rob millions from Sweden's safest cash depot without getting caught. Based on a true story.