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[09/10/20 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 10
Updates include: Nicolas Cage's Joe Exotic series lands at Amazon; Netflix renews "The Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow"; and Kaitlyn Dever latest to board Hulu's "Dopesick."

[09/10/20 - 06:01 PM]
Video: Celebrate 30 Years of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" with HBO Max
All 148 episodes of the beloved sitcom are available to stream on HBO Max.

[09/10/20 - 05:31 PM]
Will Smith Shares First Look Photos from Upcoming "Fresh Prince Reunion Special" on HBO Max, Taping Today on 30th Anniversary of Original Series
Smith was joined by series regulars Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid and Alfonso Ribeiro as well as recurring co-star DJ Jazzy Jeff for a family reunion on set in the Banks' home in this this one-time special.

[09/10/20 - 02:45 PM]
Anthony Anderson, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Gabrielle Union, J.J. Watt, Lena Waithe and Oprah Winfrey to Make Special Appearances During Television's Biggest Night
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the "72nd Emmy(R) Awards" will broadcast Sunday, September 20 on ABC.

[09/10/20 - 02:34 PM]
Tiger Tales of Missing and Murder: Investigation Discovery Unleashes Two New Specials, Featuring Exclusive New Jailhouse Interviews with Joe Exotic
Look for "Joe Exotic: Tigers, Lies and Cover-Up" on September 27 followed by "Joe Exotic: Before He Was King" on September 28.

[09/10/20 - 02:12 PM]
Animal Planet's "Pit Bulls & Parolees" Breaks Ratings Records This Season with Annual "You Watch, We Give" Episode on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 9 PM ET/PT
Animal Planet spins the numbers for Saturday, September 5.

[09/10/20 - 01:15 PM]
ABC Unveils Scripted Comedy Series Premiere Dates for 2020-2021 Season
"The Goldbergs," "The Conners" and "black-ish" will return October 21, and "American Housewife" will join the comedy lineup on October 28.

[09/10/20 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Books of Blood" - Teaser (Official) - A Hulu Original Film
Look for the streaming service's latest original on Wednesday, October 7.

[09/10/20 - 12:34 PM]
Spectrum Originals & Paramount Network Announce "George & Tammy" Limited Series Starring Jessica Chastain
The limited series chronicles the country music power couple, Wynette and George Jones, whose complicated relationship inspired some of the most iconic music of all time.

[09/10/20 - 12:30 PM]
Karrueche Tran to Star in Season Two of BET's "Games People Play"
This season, Lauren London will appear in a limited role and Sarunas J. Jackson, Karen Obilom, Parker McKenna Posey, Jackie Long, and Kendall Kyndall will return as series regulars.

[09/10/20 - 11:12 AM]
The Doctor Is In: Disney+ Orders "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D."
Kourtney Kang is set to write and executive produce for 20th Television.

[09/10/20 - 11:06 AM]
"2020 CMT Music Awards" to Air on Wednesday, October 21st at 8PM ET/7PM CT
The "2020 CMT Music Awards" will air on CMT, with a six-network simulcast across MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, Pop and TV Land.

[09/10/20 - 11:02 AM]
Bruna Papandrea's Made Up Stories Partners with John Cameron to Develop Marie Lu's "Warcross" for Television
Adam Lash and Cori Uchida will write and executive produce the series which will be developed in partnership with Endeavor Content.

[09/10/20 - 11:01 AM]
"Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party" Returns to truTV on October 15
Each week, Joe Gatto, James "Murr" Murray, Brian "Q" Quinn, and Sal Vulcano invite viewers back to their dinner tables where they safely, and hilariously, sit down to break bread from their respective homes.

[09/10/20 - 11:00 AM]
"The Eric Andre Show" Season 5 Destroys Everything Sunday, October 25 at Midnight ET/PT on Adult Swim
Along for the ride, this season's guest stars include Adam Rippon, Dermot Mulroney, Luis Guzman, Tia Carrere, Robin Givens, Jai Rodriguez and Omarion, among others.

[09/10/20 - 10:39 AM]
Nancy Grace Covers the Cases of Vanessa Guillen, Lori Vallow, Jennifer Dulos, and Others on Season 2 of Oxygen's "Injustice with Nancy Grace" Premiering, Thursday, October 8, at 9PM ET/PT
Television's most respected legal analyst and victims' rights advocate, Nancy Grace brings her unique perspective to some of the most complex and current true crime stories.

[09/10/20 - 10:31 AM]
John Cena and Nicole Byer Set to Host TBS' Revival of the Renowned Extreme Obstacle Course Series "Wipeout"
The re-imagined series will feature new twists and elements that will push contestants' athleticism, approach, and determination to even greater extremes, all while delivering some wildly epic fails.

[09/10/20 - 10:13 AM]
Video: "Country-Ish" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Country artist Coffey Anderson and his wife, hip-hop dancer Criscilla, juggle family life, career goals and tests of faith in this reality series.

[09/10/20 - 10:07 AM]
FOX Sports Announces 2020 Fall College Football On-Air Lineup
Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft team up for the fourth consecutive year to call the network's biggest game of the week at 12:00 PM ET.

[09/10/20 - 10:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Will Launch Its 46th Season on Oct. 3 and Air Live on NBC
The show will originate from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center.

[09/10/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Monsterland" Trailer (Official) - A Hulu Original
Encounters with mermaids, fallen angels, and other strange beasts drive broken people to desperate acts in the anthology series, based on the collection of stories from Nathan Ballingrud's "North American Lake Monsters."

[09/10/20 - 10:00 AM]
Rally for Lifetime's Second Annual Cheerleader Movie Event "Fear the Cheer" This October with Three Weeks of New Premiere Movies
Lifetime tumbles into action this fall and delivers six dynamic new movies centered around the villainous side of cheerleading.

[09/10/20 - 09:59 AM]
Starz Greenlights "Blindspotting" Series from Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs
The series centers on Ashley, played by Emmy(R) nominee Jasmine Cephas Jones, who is reprising her role from the film.

[09/10/20 - 09:35 AM]
Shudder Announces Start of Production on "Creepshow" Season Two
Anna Camp, Keith David, Ashley Laurence, Josh McDermitt and Adam Pally are among those to be featured.

[09/10/20 - 09:17 AM]
Video: "I Am Greta" - Trailer (Official) - A Hulu Original Documentary
The story of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is told through compelling, never-before-seen footage in this intimate documentary from Swedish director Nathan Grossman.

[09/10/20 - 09:11 AM]
Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead Return for 15 New Episodes of "Flip or Flop" on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9 PM ET/PT
The business partners, whose lives on and off camera generate big buzz among millions of social media followers, attracted more than 23 million viewers to the series last season.

[09/10/20 - 08:45 AM]
Idris Elba, Steven Mackintosh, and Warren Brown Return to Ovation TV with Four Seasons of "Luther" Airing on Monday Nights
Episodes will air back-to-back on Monday nights, starting Monday, October 12 at 7:00/6:00c.

[09/10/20 - 08:35 AM]
Video: "Sneakerheads" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Family man Devin and his fast-talking pal Bobby get swept up bouncing around L.A. in a wheeling-dealing scheme to score a mythical pair of sneakers.

[09/10/20 - 08:30 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Official Trailer for "Tiny World," Narrated and Executive Produced by Paul Rudd
The first six episodes of the 12-part series will premiere globally on October 2.

[09/10/20 - 08:21 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, NBC Split Race in Demos, Viewers
"Big Brother" and "America's Got Talent" top the respective categories.

[09/10/20 - 08:00 AM]
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's "Hemingway" to Premiere April 5, 2021 on PBS
Narrated by long-time collaborator Peter Coyote, the series features an all-star cast of actors bringing Hemingway (voiced by Jeff Daniels), his friends and family vividly to life.

[09/10/20 - 07:04 AM]
Video: "Hubie Halloween" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hubie Dubois (Adam Sandler) thanklessly spends every Halloween making sure the residents of his hometown, Salem, celebrate safely and play by the rules.

[09/10/20 - 06:40 AM]
Video: "The Playbook" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Featured coaches include the Los Angeles Clippers' Doc Rivers; two-time FIFA World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis; Premier League's José Mourinho; Serena Williams' famed tennis coach, Patrick Mouratoglou; and hall of fame basketball player and coach Dawn Staley.

[09/10/20 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "The Spanish Princess" Part 2 - Official Trailer - Starz
Catherine's fight continues in Part 2 of "The Spanish Princess" Sunday, October 11.

[09/10/20 - 06:00 AM]
"Siempre, Luis," A Portrait of Pioneering Activist Luis A. Miranda Jr., Debuts October 6 on HBO
Luis is a decades-long fighter for Latino communities, a key player in the New York and national political arena, and a loving father of three - including the award-winning composer, lyricist and actor, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

[09/10/20 - 05:14 AM]
"Gloria" - Netflix's First Portuguese Original Series Starts Production
The historical spy thriller is centered on RARET, the re-broadcasting office of Radio Free Europe.

[09/10/20 - 04:59 AM]
Pringles(R) Introduces First Ever Interdimensional Stack with Trifecta of Collectible "Rick and Morty"-Inspired Flavors
In addition to the coveted Pickle Rick crisps, the two newest flavors, Honey Mustard Morty and Look at Me! I'm Cheddar & Sour Cream, are rooted in the show's cosmic absurdity captured by the quirky cast of characters.

[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.







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