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[09/16/20 - 11:05 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 16
Updates include: ABC opts not to move forward with season two of "Stumptown"; Ophelia Lovibond to lead HBO Max's "Minx" pilot; and Vanessa Kai joins the cast of The CW's "Kung Fu."

[09/16/20 - 03:35 PM]
ABC Orders Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama "Rebel" Straight to Series
Katey Sagal stars as Annie "Rebel" Bello, a blue-collar legal advocate without a law degree.

[09/16/20 - 03:31 PM]
E!'s "Live from the Red Carpet: The 2020 Emmy Awards" Coverage Kicks Off This Sunday, September 20th at 4:30PM ET/1:30PM PT
Giuliana Rancic and Vivica A. Fox will headline said coverage alongside Brad Goreski, Naz Perez and Erin Lim.

[09/16/20 - 02:14 PM]
Debut of Starz Original Series "Power Book II: Ghost" Drives 42% Increase in New Sign-Ups and Sets All-Time Viewership Record on the Starz App
Starz further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[09/16/20 - 01:02 PM]
Showtime Renews "Desus & Mero" for Season Three
Season two continues through October, airing weekly on Sunday and Thursday nights at 11:00/10:00c and is currently shot remotely from the hosts' own homes.

[09/16/20 - 01:00 PM]
CBS All Access Unveils New York Comic Con Lineup with the "Star Trek" Universe and "The Stand"
New York Comic Con's Metaverse will takie place virtually October 8-11 at YouTube.com/NYCC and FindtheMetaverse.com.

[09/16/20 - 12:31 PM]
TBS' "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" Launches 2020 Election Horror Campaign
Samantha Bee knows what you did last election and she wants to keep you from doing it again.

[09/16/20 - 12:05 PM]
Two-Time Golden Globe Award Winner Jim Carrey to Take on the Role of Vice President Joe Biden for the Upcoming 46th Season of "Saturday Night Live"
The series has also added three featured players to its cast for the upcoming season: Lauren Holt, Punkie Johnson and Andrew Dismukes.

[09/16/20 - 11:11 AM]
Video: "Welcome to the Blumhouse" - Official Trailers
"Evil Eye," "Black Box," "The Lie" and "Nocturne" are all on tap beginning next month.

[09/16/20 - 11:00 AM]
The 10th Season of "Undercover Boss" Premieres Friday, Oct. 2 on CBS
TGI Fridays, Bowlero, Club Med, Mayor of Shreveport and Mayor of Shreveport are among the upcoming installments.

[09/16/20 - 10:15 AM]
It's Fall on Disney+: A New Season of Original Movies, Series and Blockbuster Movies Coming to Disney+
Disney+ also announced two new nonfiction series joining the service this fall: "Meet the Chimps," a new docuseries from National Geographic about the 200-acre Chimp Haven refugee in Louisiana, and "Marvel 616," an anthology documentary series exploring the impact of the Marvel Universe.

[09/16/20 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "American Murder: The Family Next Door" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Experience a gripping and immersive examination of the disintegration of a marriage, only on Netflix September 30.

[09/16/20 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, CBS Share Demo Honors
A special Tuesday edition of "Big Brother" helps put the Eye in front among adults 18-49.

[09/16/20 - 08:02 AM]
Actress Lorraine Bracco Buys and Renovates a Sicilian Home for One Euro in New HGTV Series "My Big Italian Adventure"
The new HGTV series will follow Lorraine's journey to renovate the 1,075-square-foot property in the tiny hilltop town of Sambuca di Sicilia with help from an architect, contractor and other local experts.

[09/16/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Emily in Paris" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new series from Darren Star premieres October 2.

[09/16/20 - 06:49 AM]
ESPN Films Producing Documentary Project on Maya Moore
"I am so hopeful that this intimate look at our journey for justice will inspire all to believe that change & justice are possible," said Moore.

[09/16/20 - 06:14 AM]
Video: "Good Morning, Veronica" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A serial killer with no limits; a system full of flaws and several hopeless victims; nothing will stop Verônica's in fighting for justice.

[09/16/20 - 12:04 AM]
Mikkel Boe Folsgaard and Danica Curcic Starring in Upcoming Nordic Noir "The Chestnut Man"
The character-driven psychological thriller takes the viewer on a dark and unpredictable hunt for a killer who leaves chestnut figurines as a creepy calling card on the victims, and suddenly is one case linked to a high-profile missing-child investigation.

[09/15/20 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 15
Updates include: David Hyde Pierce signs onto HBO Max's Julia Child pilot; Kat Coiro to helm "She-Hulk" at Disney+; and ABC pulls the plug on "United We Fall."

[09/15/20 - 01:15 PM]
FOX Announces Election-Themed Puppet Special "Let's Be Real," Executive-Produced by Robert Smigel, to Air Thursday, Oct. 1 on FOX
The satirical comedy event will cover politics, pop culture and the 2020 election through topical sketches featuring puppets, celebrity cameos and remote pieces.

[09/15/20 - 12:02 PM]
Showtime(R) to Air Dark Comedy Series "The End" from the Producers of "Top of the Lake" and "State of the Union"
Harriet Walter and Frances O'Connor star in the 10-episode series, due in 2021.

[09/15/20 - 12:01 PM]
"South Park" Returns with One Night Hour-Long Special Event Premiering Wednesday, September 30 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
In "The Pandemic Special," Randy comes to terms with his role in the COVID-19 outbreak as the on-going pandemic presents continued challenges to the citizens of South Park.

[09/15/20 - 11:06 AM]
FOX NFL Delivers Best Week 1 Viewership Since 2016
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, September 13.

[09/15/20 - 10:39 AM]
Apple One Makes Enjoying Apple Subscription Services Easier Than Ever
Starting this fall, customers with Apple subscriptions will be recommended the right Apple One plan for them so they can sign up with a tap from any Apple device and get even more for less.

[09/15/20 - 10:08 AM]
FOX's Latinx 2020 Campaign Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with #TVForAll Social Activation, Beginning Today Across @FOXTV's Social Pages
Throughout the month, FOX will be sharing special stories from FOX talent about what their heritage means to them.

[09/15/20 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Orders Period Comedy Series "Our Flag Means Death" from Director and Executive Producer Taika Waititi
The project is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.

[09/15/20 - 10:01 AM]
On September 25, An All-New Season of "The Great British Baking Show" Will Start Rolling Out on Netflix in the U.S.
New episodes will be available every Friday, three days after they premiere in the U.K.

[09/15/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Announces Premiere Date and Debuts Trailer for "Moonbase 8"
The series, starring Fred Armisen, Tim Heidecker and John C. Reilly, will launch Sunday, November 8 at 11:00/10:00c.

[09/15/20 - 08:56 AM]
Season Two of "Christina on the Coast" Delivers Double-Digit Thursday Night Ratings Growth for HGTV
HGTV further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[09/15/20 - 08:47 AM]
New Six-Part Political Drama "Cobra" Premieres Sunday, October 4 on PBS
The new drama follows the British Prime Minister and his emergency committee as they navigate a major crisis and its political and personal fallout.

[09/15/20 - 08:25 AM]
Alton Brown Weaves the Wicked Tale of a Cursed Cookbook in Primetime "Good Eats" Special "The House That Dripped Chocolate"
Premiering on Thursday, October 8 and shot in black and white, the story begins when a cook, played by Brown, buys an old candy cookbook that turns out to be cursed.

[09/15/20 - 08:24 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dancing with the Stars" Returns on Top for ABC
Early results see the Alphabet's mainstay up 30% from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[09/15/20 - 08:20 AM]
The Impossible and Extreme: Science Channel Premieres "Extreme Ice Machines" and "Impossible Fixes" September 16
Both series will air back-to-back on Wednesday nights starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/15/20 - 08:16 AM]
Video: "Dick Johnson Is Dead" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A lifetime of making documentaries has convinced award-winning filmmaker Kirsten Johnson of the power of the real.

[09/15/20 - 08:07 AM]
Peacock Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Premiere of First Original Latino Short Form Documentary Series "True Colors" Featuring Alex Rodriguez, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mario Lopez, and More
The series will feature episodes weekly and premieres exclusively on Peacock September 29 with a spotlight on Alex Rodríguez, the famed baseball player and entrepreneur.

[09/15/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Mandalorian" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Disney+
The new season starts streaming Friday, October 30, only on Disney+.

[09/15/20 - 05:00 AM]
ViacomCBS Unveils Brand for Upcoming Global Streaming Service: Paramount+
"Paramount is an iconic and storied brand beloved by consumers all over the world, and it is synonymous with quality, integrity and world-class storytelling," said Bob Bakish, President and CEO, ViacomCBS.

[09/15/20 - 02:01 AM]
Video: Official Trailer - "Take Us Home: Leeds United" Promotion Special
Two special edition episodes will premiere this Thursday on the streaming service.

[09/14/20 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Monday, September 14
Updates include: Anika Noni Rose cast in Netflix's "Maid"; Guy Branum to star in NBC comedy; and Wolf Entertainment series set return dates for filming.

[09/14/20 - 01:38 PM]
"CripTales" to Premiere October 1 on BBC America - Six Short Films Written, Directed and Performed by People with Disabilities
Each film is a fictional monologue capturing a life-changing moment for a person with disabilities, based on factual research and lived experience and spanning the last 50 years of British history.

[09/14/20 - 01:37 PM]
Netflix Announces Production of "The Journalist" Starring Ryoko Yonekura
The series is an adaptation of the hit movie of the same name, which was a huge hit with audiences garnering a great deal of attention by confronting Japanese political crimes and scandals of recent years.

[09/14/20 - 12:05 PM]
Video: "Eli Roth's History of Horror" Season 2 Teaser - Returns October 10 - AMC
Season two digs even deeper into the catacombs of creepiness, exhuming landmark films and cult classics while chewing on the entrails of recent horror cinema.

[09/14/20 - 12:04 PM]
ION Television Is "Your Home for the Holidays" with Four All-New Movie Premieres
ION Television's lineup ranked #2 among networks airing holiday movies in 2019, averaging 919,000 households in primetime.

[09/14/20 - 12:02 PM]
Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Renews "America's Court with Judge Ross" for Seven More Seasons
Originally launched in September 2010, the series began airing in its eleventh season last week.

[09/14/20 - 12:02 PM]
Steve Conrad Plus Stop-Motion Baby Doll Animation from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios Equals AMC's Latest Greenlight
The network ordered an initial season of six, 30-minute, episodes of "Mega City Smiths" scheduled for 2021.

[09/14/20 - 11:59 AM]
HBO Max Celebrates Latinx Voices
Celebrate Latinx filmmakers and actors with a wide selection of programming available to stream on HBO Max.

[09/14/20 - 11:59 AM]
Award-Winning Actor Aaron Pedersen Returns in Intriguing New Season of Hit Australian Crime Drama Series "Mystery Road"
Season two premieres on Monday, October 12 exclusively on Acorn TV in the U.S. and Canada with two episodes, followed by a weekly episode to premiere every Monday through November 9.

[09/14/20 - 11:32 AM]
Video: "The Amber Ruffin Show" - Official Trailer - Peacock
Each week will showcase Amber's signature smart and silly take on the week's news.

[09/14/20 - 11:32 AM]
Lifetime Releases Casting for Two New Movies as Part of Annual "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Holiday Movie Slate
Fran Drescher, Ben Lewis, Blake Lee and Ellen Wong star in "The Christmas Setup" while Tony Giroux, Jacky Lai and Tzi Ma lead "A Sugar & Spice Holiday."

[09/14/20 - 11:31 AM]
Norman Lear's 70s Classic "Good Times" Will Return as an Animated Series on Netflix
Carl Jones joins as showrunner for Lear's first-ever animated series, in partnership with the likes of Steph Curry and Seth MacFarlane.







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[09/19/24 - 01:15 PM]
"Tracker" Star Justin Hartley to Participate in Interactive CBS Livestream Event for Fans, Hosted by "Entertainment Tonight's" Nischelle Turner, Friday, Sept. 20
Friday's virtual event will feature Hartley's inside scoop and answers to fans' questions, all moderated by Turner, who will also introduce sneak peek footage of season two and guide the audience through trivia games and polls.

[09/19/24 - 01:00 PM]
AMC Networks' October Highlights Include "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol," "The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned," the Return of "FearFest" and More!
Other season premieres include Acorn TV's "Whitstable Pearl," ALLBLK's "Wicked City," and Shudder's "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula."

[09/19/24 - 12:40 PM]
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Named Host of NBC's Immersive Travel Competition Series "Destination X"
Based on the award-winning Belgian format, the innovative series will combine spectacular adventure travel and immersive gameplay with the ultimate guessing game.

[09/19/24 - 12:30 PM]
"New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" Announces Kane Brown and Jelly Roll as First Headliners, Performing Live from Downtown Nashville, on CBS
Last year's edition was the highest rated country music program of 2023.

[09/19/24 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "The Great British Baking Show" Collection 12 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Bakers, start your ovens! A new group of contestants gathers in the tent to mix, roll and decorate their way to the top prize.

[09/19/24 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Announces the October 4 Premiere of Network's First Weekly Interview Series "Fat Joe Talks" with Inaugural Guest Method Man
In addition to Method Man, additional interviewees will include: Mary J. Blige, Hakeem Jeffries, T.I., Babyface, as well as appearances by Latto, Buju Banton and Remy Ma.

[09/19/24 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Invites Fans to Join Its Nationwide "Comfy Blue Sofa" Tour to Celebrate CBS Premiere Week and the Upcoming Fall Season
In addition to the regular-sized comfy sofas at the various tour stops, CBS is dispatching a gigantic (20 ft. long, 8 ft. high), eye-catching sofa, serving as a marquee for the Comfy Blue Sofa Tour.

[09/19/24 - 09:32 AM]
CBS Wins Wednesday with #1 Show of the Night "Survivor" and "Big Brother" Winning Its Hour
"Survivor" averaged 4.54 million viewers and was #1 program of the night in both total viewers and the A25-54.

[09/19/24 - 09:13 AM]
Sabrina Carpenter's Holiday Variety Music Special Coming to Netflix December 6
In this special with musical guests, pop icon Sabrina Carpenter will perform songs from her holiday EP fruitcake and other iconic chart-topping holiday covers.

[09/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Fresh Off the Series' First Emmy Nomination, "Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr." Celebrates Upcoming Season 11 with Series Trailer
19 celebrity guests will sit down with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to dive into their ancestral history and solve mysteries that have plagued their families when the series returns January 7 on PBS.

[09/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Renews "Industry" for a Fourth Season
Season three is pacing nearly 40% ahead of season two with an average of 1.6M viewers per episode, and growing.

[09/19/24 - 08:52 AM]
Great American Media Announces Sequel to Storied Franchise, "When Hope Calls," Begins Season Two Production for Series Premiere January 2025
Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Nick Bateman, Wendy Crewson, Hanneke Talbot, Morgan Kohan, and Ryan-James (RJ) Hatanaka star in the "When Calls the Heart" spin-off series.

[09/19/24 - 08:08 AM]
Hallmark Announces Its 2024 Holiday Lineup for Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery and Hallmark+
The jingle bell juggernaut kicks off its 24/7 programming event on Friday, October 18, and gifts viewers yearning for yuletide tales with 40 new, original movies across Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery.

[09/19/24 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Tim Dillon: This Is Your Country" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Tim Dillon chats with everyday Americans about the real - and outrageous - issues they face in this talk show-style special where no topic is off-limits.

[09/19/24 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix's "Black Mirror" Announces Cast for Its Highly-Anticipated Seventh Season
Charlie Brooker's dark, satirical anthology series will return in 2025 with six brand new episodes, including a sequel to the sci-fi adventure "USS Callister."