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[09/09/20 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 9
Updates include: Peter Sarsgaard boards Hulu's "Dopesick"; FX gives production status on its originals; and HBO Max eyes TV take on "The Westing Game."

[09/09/20 - 07:00 PM]
TBS Orders Full Season of "Go-Big Show" with Celebrity Judges Snoop Dogg, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Nettles, AEW's Cody, Hosted by Bert Kreischer
The show's pick-up was announced by the host and judges this evening from the set in Macon, GA and broadcast simultaneously across TBS, TNT and truTV, marking the three networks' inaugural roadblock announcement.

[09/09/20 - 05:11 PM]
Video: "Clouds" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Rediscover the phenomenon and true story of Zach Sobiech in the original movie, streaming October 16.

[09/09/20 - 01:55 PM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" Debuts on Wednesday, November 11 at 10PM ET/PT
The series delves into the undiscovered world of Salt Lake City within an exclusive social circle made up of six successful women who've created their own paradise filled with luxury homes, shopping sprees?and multi-million-dollar businesses.

[09/09/20 - 11:04 AM]
The CW Launches "CW Vote Actually"
The new, nonpartisan initiative is to encourage its broadcast and digital audience, as well as the network's social media following, to be ready to vote and make their voices heard.

[09/09/20 - 11:01 AM]
"The Misery Index" Returns to TBS on October 20
The series return will feature themed episodes including a twins-centric battle, a dare to regret, and a special holiday episode with the final round worth $50,000.

[09/09/20 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Code 404" - Official Trailer - Peacock
The new buddy detective comedy set in London in the near future, will launch on Peacock on Thursday, October 1.

[09/09/20 - 10:32 AM]
NBC Makes Scheduling Changes to Monday, Tuesday Lineups
"The Weakest Link" will now premiere on Tuesday, September 29 and stay in that timeslot for three weeks until it moves to Mondays beginning October 19.

[09/09/20 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Josh Gad narrates the series, which starts streaming Friday, September 25.

[09/09/20 - 10:30 AM]
Robin Thede and Matt Rogers Join "Haute Dog," Launching Thursday, September 24 on HBO Max
Plus: Robin Thede is joining celebrity dog groomer Jess Rona to judge the imaginative challenges and out of the box themes meant to spotlight the best looks for man's best friend.

[09/09/20 - 10:12 AM]
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Ink Deal with Lifetime to Produce Two Movies Through Their Milojo Productions Banner for Network's Ripped from the Headlines Slate
Ripa, Consuelos, and Albert Bianchini will serve as executive producers for the untitled projects which are set to debut in 2021.

[09/09/20 - 10:04 AM]
Netflix Partners with Mara Brock Akil for a Multi-Year Deal to Write and Produce All-New, Original Scripted Content
Plus: in honor of the 20th anniversary of "Girlfriends," Mara will be hosting a special celebration this Friday, September 11.

[09/09/20 - 10:01 AM]
"Vampires vs. The Bronx," A Horror-Comedy Film from Director Oz Rodriguez, Out on Netflix October 2
The project stars Jaden Michael, Gerald W. Jones III, Gregory Diaz IV, Joel "The Kid Mero" Martinez, Method Man and more.

[09/09/20 - 09:32 AM]
Video: YouTube Originals Debuts Official Trailer for "Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women's Gymnastics"
Partnering with Glamour, this six-part series will premiere Monday, September 21 on Glamour's official YouTube channel.

[09/09/20 - 09:04 AM]
FOX Television Stations Reinventing Legendary Comedy Game "You Bet Your Life" Starring Jay Leno
The half-hour comedy game show - set to debut in Fall 2021 - will be hosted by Jay Leno and broadcast on the FOX owned-and-operated stations, as well as syndicated nationally.

[09/09/20 - 09:02 AM]
Season 3 of "Sex Education" Is Now in Production
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[09/09/20 - 09:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights Sixth Season of Top-Ranked Animated Series "The Loud House"
The escapades continue with the season five debut on Friday, September 11 at 7:00/7:00c.

[09/09/20 - 09:01 AM]
New CNN Original Series, "First Ladies", Premieres Sunday, October 4, at 10pm ET
The six-part docuseries narrated by Golden Globe-winning actress Robin Wright, profiles Michelle Obama, Jackie Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, and Hillary Rodham Clinton.

[09/09/20 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "A Teacher" - Official Trailer - FX
Kate Mara and Nick Robinson star in the limited series, which explores an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and her student, and the damage that's left in the wake.

[09/09/20 - 08:30 AM]
"The Walking Dead" to Conclude with Expanded Two-Year Eleventh Season
The original series will be followed by a greenlit spin-off focused on the popular Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) characters, which will premiere in 2023.

[09/09/20 - 08:17 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Maintains Top Spot
NBC once again takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/09/20 - 08:09 AM]
Hulu Announces Four Original Series and One Original Film Will Be Participating in New York Comic Con
"Helstrom," "Monsterland," "M.O.D.O.K." and "Animaniacs" are among the featured series.

[09/09/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Michael McIntyre: Showman" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Britain's funny man Michael McIntyre is taking on baths that are too hot, passwords that are too long, and why US audiences are better.

[09/09/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Someone Has to Die" - Date Announcement - Netflix
The streaming service's latest Spanish original bows October 16.

[09/09/20 - 07:00 AM]
Must-See Performances by Blake Shelton Featuring Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, and Trisha Yearwood Announced for the "55th Academy of Country Music Awards"
As previously announced, this year's event will be broadcast Wednesday, September 16 on CBS.

[09/09/20 - 06:01 AM]
The Previously Untold Origins of Olaf Are Revealed in the All-New Short "Once Upon a Snowman"
Walt Disney Animation Studios' animated short debuts exclusively on Disney+ October 23.

[09/08/20 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 8
Updates include: ABC plots latest "Black-ish" spin-off; Ego Nwodim promoted on "Saturday Night Live"; and Jeremy D. Howard tapped for "The Big Bad Wolfes" at CBS.

[09/08/20 - 06:46 PM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Trailer and Key Art for WarnerMax Feature Film "Charm City Kings"
In the film, Mouse (Jahi Di'Allo Winston) desperately wants to join The Midnight Clique, an infamous group of Baltimore dirt bike riders who rule the summertime streets.

[09/08/20 - 05:01 PM]
"Blackpink: Light Up the Sky" - An All-Access Documentary About One of the World's Most Popular Groups - Premieres October 14
Plus: these music icons will also become Netflix profile icons.

[09/08/20 - 02:48 PM]
"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" to End After Season 20 in 2021
The iconic series will return for season 19 on Thursday, September 17 followed by one last season (season 20) in 2021.

[09/08/20 - 02:37 PM]
"The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Returns for Season 18 Monday, September 21st
"I can't wait to get back to work and back to our studio. And, yes, we're gonna talk about it," said host Ellen DeGeneres.

[09/08/20 - 01:16 PM]
Beloved Comedy Series "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" Will Come to Peacock Reimagined as the Highly Anticipated Dramatic Adaptation of Morgan Cooper's Lauded Fan Film, "Bel-Air"
Will Smith announced the news today on social media.

[09/08/20 - 01:01 PM]
Showtime(R) Picks Up Hit Drama Series "The Chi" for a Fourth Season
Justin Hillian will return as showrunner and executive producer for the fourth season.

[09/08/20 - 01:00 PM]
ABC to Air "Notre-Dame: Our Lady of Paris," Two-Hour Special, Wednesday, Sept. 16
Together with harrowing footage from within the inferno, the special features interviews with firefighters, clergy, local officials, and those who were inside the cathedral on April 15, 2019, to tell the story of the fire watched around the world.

[09/08/20 - 12:48 PM]
Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Launches Three New TV Series in National Broadcast Syndication for Fall 2021
"Highway Thru Hell," "SOS: How to Survive" and "Top 10" are all on tap.

[09/08/20 - 12:27 PM]
Video: "Star Trek: Discovery" Season Three Official Trailer Revealed During CBS All Access' Star Trek Day
The surprise trailer reveal was introduced by series star Sonequa Martin-Green as part of the "Star Trek: Discovery" panel during CBS All Access' virtual Star Trek Day celebration.

[09/08/20 - 12:11 PM]
Video: AMC Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for New Anthology Series "Soulmates"
The highly-anticipated new series explores the consequences of a science that can unequivocally tell you who your soulmate is.

[09/08/20 - 12:01 PM]
Freeform Wants You to "Kick 2020 in the Ballots" and "FF'ing Vote" with a Multiplatform Campaign Launching Today
In conjunction with the "Kick 2020 in the Ballots. FF'ing Vote." campaign, Freeform will premiere the election-themed series "Kal Penn Approves This Message."

[09/08/20 - 11:40 AM]
Heather Gray and Kristin Matthews Named Executive Producers/Showrunners of "The Talk," CBS' Emmy Award-Winning Daytime Talk Show
Gray and Matthews have been with the series since season one, which premiered in October 2010.

[09/08/20 - 11:36 AM]
Queen Latifah to Host NFL Inspire Change Special This Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 9 P.M. ET on NBC
The one-hour program will highlight the efforts of NFL players, Legends and others in the NFL family to advance social justice and equality.

[09/08/20 - 10:19 AM]
OWN Licenses Daytime Talk Show "Tamron Hall"
OWN will air new episodes of the show two days after airing in first-run syndication.

[09/08/20 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Ninja Warrior" Returns on Top for NBC
The network holds off the competition in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/08/20 - 08:06 AM]
It's a Sandler Halloween - "Hubie Halloween" on Netflix Globally October 7
The streaming service releases first look photos of the upcoming film.

[09/08/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Jack and Michael Whitehall return on Tuesday, September 22.

[09/08/20 - 07:58 AM]
Video: "Wolfwalkers" - Official Teaser - Apple TV+
In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack.

[09/08/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Ratched" - Final Trailer - Netflix
Witness the origin of one of the world's most iconic characters, Nurse Ratched.

[09/08/20 - 06:21 AM]
Video: "Rebecca" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Armie Hammer, Lily James, and Kristin Scott Thomas star in the modern adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier's gothic novel.

[09/08/20 - 05:30 AM]
Emmy(R) Award Winner and Six-Time Mirrorball Champion Dancer Derek Hough Enters the Ballroom as the Newest Judge on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"
Hough joins Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli at the judges table in the ballroom.

[09/07/20 - 07:14 PM]
Netflix Brings All-Star Cast of Bae Doona, Gong Yoo and Lee Joon for Sci-Fi Thriller "The Silent Sea"
Set in a future Earth that has undergone desertification, the project is the story of the members of a special team sent to secure a mysterious sample from an abandoned research facility on the moon.

[09/07/20 - 08:07 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Leads Viewers, Demos with NBA Playoffs
The Alphabet takes home the top spot in both categories.







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[01/30/26 - 01:01 PM]
Lifetime Sets Seven All-New Thrillers Premiering Saturdays, Beginning Valentine's Day Featuring All Star Casts
Kicking off on Valentine's Day and based on a true story, is "The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story" executive produced and directed by Elisabeth Rohm and starring NAACP Image Award winner Lela Rochon and Jarod Joseph.

[01/30/26 - 11:06 AM]
Top-Tier Pastry Chefs from Across the Country Battle for Elite Title in "The Ultimate Baking Championship" on Food Network
In each episode, host Jesse Palmer tests the competitors on the core techniques that outstanding pastry chefs must master, from laminated dough and pâte à choux to chocolate work and sugar artistry.

[01/30/26 - 10:12 AM]
Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios Announces Three New Cast Members
Alastair Duncan, Jeff Gulka, and Danny Woodburn are among the latest additions.

[01/30/26 - 10:11 AM]
HBO Renews Original Late-Night Comedy Series "It's Florida, Man." for a Third Season
From Rough House Pictures, this outrageous late-night comedy series brings to life unbelievable ripped-from-the-headlines tales of the Sunshine State - straight from the people who live there.

[01/30/26 - 10:11 AM]
"20/20" Ranks No. 1 in the Two-Hour Time Period Across the Board Versus CBS and NBC
"20/20" posted across-the-board gains week to week: Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49, hitting 9-week highs in both key Adult demos.

[01/30/26 - 10:03 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" Three-Part Reunion Begins Sunday, Feb. 15 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, Stacey Rusch, Keiarna Stewart, Tia Glover, Angel Massie and friends Monique Samuels and Jassi Rideaux to discuss the biggest moments of their milestone season 10.

[01/30/26 - 07:01 AM]
Apple's Neo-Noir Detective Story "Sugar" Set to Return for Season Two on June 19
The eight-episode second season of "Sugar" will make its global return on Friday, June 19 on Apple TV with one episode, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through August 7.

[01/30/26 - 06:20 AM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers
"Nightline" was also up year to year in Total Viewers for the week of January 19.

[01/30/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "In the Mud" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Five female prisoners forge a unique bond after a deadly accident... until corruption and turf wars within a ruthless prison threaten to destroy them.

[01/30/26 - 12:16 AM]
The Danish Crime Series "The Asset" Returns for a Second Season
The second season brings back returning cast members Clara Dessau, Maria Cordsen, Afshin Firouzi, and Nicolas Bro, among others, who will encounter their greatest challenges yet in the fight for survival and justice.

[01/30/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Museum of Innocence" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In 1970s Istanbul, a man's forbidden love for a shop-girl evolves into a lifelong journey of obsession and longing. Based on Orhan Pamuk's iconic novel.

[01/29/26 - 07:02 PM]
NBC Comedy Pilot Orders: "Newlyweds" & "Untitled Lizer, Lynch and Sagal Pilot"
Gail Lerner is behind the former; while Kari Lizer is behind the latter, which stars Jane Lynch and Katey Sagal.

[01/29/26 - 12:56 PM]
"Dirty Rotten Scandals" Premieres Wednesday, March 4 at 9PM ET/PT on E!
This season explores the darker side of some of America's most beloved television shows by delivering untold stories from past participants and new original reporting.

[01/29/26 - 12:19 PM]
Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Marissa Long, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina, and AJ Michalka Are Headed to "The White Lotus"
Reservations confirmed.

[01/29/26 - 12:11 PM]
Mandy Patinkin Signs on to Play Odin in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Based on PlayStation's massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the series has received a two-season order, with pre-production underway in Vancouver, and casting has begun.