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[09/21/20 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Monday, September 21
Updates include: Netflix cancels "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance"; Phillipa Soo, Jake McDorman get "Dopesick" for Hulu; and Natasha Lyonne, Alia Shawkat bring "Desert People" to Amazon.

[09/21/20 - 09:29 PM]
Netflix Confirms Casting of Han So-hee and Ahn Bo-hyun for New Action Noir Series "Undercover" (Working Title)
The series tells the story of Ji-u, who joins a drug cartel and becomes a mole in the police force to seek the truth behind her father's death.

[09/21/20 - 12:39 PM]
Bravo's "Below Deck" Returns to the Caribbean, and a Fan Favorite Cruises Into Port in the Season Eight Premiere Monday, November 2, at 9 PM ET/PT
Captain Lee returns to one of his favorite places to sail, the Caribbean.

[09/21/20 - 12:12 PM]
Kate Winslet and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas Join "A World of Calm," Launching October 1 on HBO Max
They join previously announced narrators Mahershala Ali, Idris Elba, Oscar Isaac, Nicole Kidman, Zoë Kravitz, Lucy Liu, Cillian Murphy, and Keanu Reeves.

[09/21/20 - 12:06 PM]
Even the Chimps Are Being Homeschooled on BBC America's "Baby Chimp Rescue"
The three-part series premieres Saturday, December 5 at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/21/20 - 11:30 AM]
For the First Time Ever, ABC's "Shark Tank" Heads to Las Vegas and Two Brand-New Guest Sharks Try Their Luck in the Tank
Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS and co-founder of Madefor, and Kendra Scott, founder and CEO, Kendra Scott, LLC, and one of only 16 women to found a $1 billion company, will appear individually alongside Sharks Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary.

[09/21/20 - 11:17 AM]
HGTV's "Windy City Rehab" Delivered Double-Digit L3 Ratings Growth Over Prior Six Weeks and YAGO on Tuesday, Sept. 15
HGTV further spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 15.

[09/21/20 - 10:38 AM]
Video: David E. Kelley's "Big Sky" First Look
The new drama premieres Tuesday, November 17 on ABC.

[09/21/20 - 10:21 AM]
"72nd Emmy(R) Awards" Delivers ABC's Largest Audience to Time Slot Since April
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, September 20.

[09/21/20 - 10:03 AM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces "Citizen Bio" A Timely Documentary Exploring the Biohacking Movement
The film explores in depth the nascent biohacking movement and the unconventional scientists and researchers developing alternative medicines to prolong human life and eradicate incurable viruses and diseases.

[09/21/20 - 10:01 AM]
AMC+ to Debut Episodes of "The Walking Dead," "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" and "Soulmates" on Thursday, October 1
Said stunt is timed with the launches of "Gangs of London" and "The Salisbury Poisonings" on the streaming service.

[09/21/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Mr. Mercedes" - Official Trailer - Peacock
The series makes its debut on the streaming service on Thursday, October 15.

[09/21/20 - 09:00 AM]
Adult Swim and Ben & Jerry's Present Run the Jewels Special Performance to Inspire Voter Registration and Election Turnout
The event will air Saturday, October 10 at Midnight ET/PT, only on Adult Swim, to encourage fans to vote this November.

[09/21/20 - 08:57 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Puts NBC in Front
The network holds off the competition in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/21/20 - 08:37 AM]
MTV's Iconic "16 and Pregnant" Returns as a Reimagined Docu-Series
The new iteration will follow the unexpected pregnancy journey from multiple perspectives, not just from the young mother.

[09/21/20 - 07:04 AM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for "Black Narcissus"
The series will premiere all three episodes on FX on Monday, November 23 beginning at 8:00/7:00c, with the full series also available the following day on FX on Hulu.

[09/21/20 - 07:01 AM]
truTV's New Original Series "Top Secret Videos" Premieres Following Cable's #1 New Unscripted Comedy "Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party" on October 29th
The series follows a fictional group of fresh interns working from the basement of the "NSA" whose jobs are to catalogue all of the pointless security camera footage that passes through the "NSA" servers.

[09/21/20 - 07:00 AM]
Free Streaming Network Crackle Announces New Originals and Exclusives, Movies, and Series for October
Highlights include "Robert the Bruce" and "Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story."

[09/21/20 - 06:02 AM]
ESPN Films Sets Four-Part 30 for 30 Documentary "The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius" to Premiere Exclusively on ESPN+ September 27
The documentary tells the story of the South African Paralympic sprinter and international hero, who had inspired millions with his determination and dedication - and who was then suddenly at the center of a murder investigation.

[09/21/20 - 06:01 AM]
Peacock Now Available on the Roku Platform
Peacock provides access to more than 20,000 hours of on-demand movies and shows, as well as live news and sports programming, from NBCUniversal and beyond.

[09/20/20 - 09:10 PM]
Complete Listing of 72nd Emmy(R) Awards Winners
"Watchmen" (11) and "Schitt's Creek" (nine) were the most honored series.

[09/20/20 - 06:04 PM]
Video: "WandaVision" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Marvel Studios' captivating new series "WandaVision" stars Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, and marks the first series from Marvel Studios streaming exclusively on Disney+.

[09/20/20 - 09:23 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Stays in Front with "Saturday Night Football"
The Alphabet wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/20/20 - 06:00 AM]
Steve McQueen's "Small Axe" Premieres November 20 on Amazon Prime Video in the US
"Small Axe" is an anthology comprised of five original films set from the late 1960s to the mid 1980s that tell personal stories from London's West Indian community, whose lives have been shaped by their own force of will despite rampant racism and discrimination.

[09/19/20 - 08:27 AM]
2020 Stanley Cup Final Game 1 Between Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning Begins Tonight at 7:30 P.M. ET on NBC
Coverage will continue through Wednesday, September 30 if necessary.

[09/19/20 - 08:24 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "WWE SmackDown" Holds Onto Top Demo Spot for FOX
The network stays in front among adults 18-49 while ABC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[09/19/20 - 07:01 AM]
Quibi Launches "Benedict Men" from Executive Producer Stephen Curry
The premiere episodes of the series - a gripping snapshot of the status of youth basketball in America - are now available.

[09/18/20 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 18
Updates include: Sarah Jones, Giovanni Ribisi board Netflix's "On the Verge"; Tina Casciani promoted to regular on The CW's "Pandora"; and America Ferrera to return for two episodes of NBC's "Superstore."

[09/18/20 - 05:30 PM]
The Television Academy and Emmy(R) Nominees Pledge to Donate $2.8 Million to No Kid Hungry During the "72nd Emmy(R) Awards" Airing Sunday, Sept. 20, on ABC
All nominated broadcast and streaming partners have committed to donating $100,000 per Emmy(R) win throughout Sunday's program.

[09/18/20 - 01:08 PM]
Oxygen's New Series "The Real Murders of Orange County" Premieres Sunday, November 8 at 7PM ET/PT
From a murder for hire gone wrong to families turning on their own, viewers will hear the harrowing tales of when privilege leads to problems and greed leads to murder.

[09/18/20 - 11:16 AM]
Ty Burrell, Ken Jeong, Mindy Kaling, Tatiana Maslany and Bob Newhart Set to Make Special Appearances During the "72nd Emmy(R) Awards" Airing Sunday, Sept. 20, on ABC
Additional surprises are in store for television's biggest night.

[09/18/20 - 10:01 AM]
Bravo Debuts New Late Night Talk Show "Bravo's Chat Room" on Sunday, September 27
The six episode event series will air Sundays and Mondays beginning September 27 through October 12.

[09/18/20 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Documentary Films' "537 Votes" from Director Billy Corben and Executive Producer Adam McKay Debuts October 21
The high-octane feature documentary chronicles the political machinations that led to the unprecedented, contested outcome of the 2000 presidential election.

[09/18/20 - 09:13 AM]
Family Tensions Rise in Sophomore Season of "Welcome to Plathville" on TLC
The second season premieres Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/18/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Murders at White House Farm" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
The limited series premieres Thursday, September 24 on the streaming service.

[09/18/20 - 08:50 AM]
DC Universe Transforms Into DC Universe Infinite!
HBO Max will now be the home for DC Universe originals, including the just ordered third season of adult animated comedy series "Harley Quinn."

[09/18/20 - 08:13 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Demos with "Big Brother"
The Eye takes home the adults 18-49 crown while ABC is the most-watched network.

[09/18/20 - 07:41 AM]
BET, National Urban League and an Expanding List of Key Impact Partners Unite on National Black Voter Day, Friday, September 18 to Energize and Mobilize Black Voters
In partnership with the National Urban League and an expanding list of over 40 key partners, BET will launch various initiatives and provide content to inform, empower and mobilize Black Americans' participation in the November election.

[09/17/20 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 17
Updates include: Tatiana Maslany cast as "She-Hulk" on Disney+; Quibi orders sequel to "Die Hart"; and The CW extends "Two Sentence Horror Stories" with third season.

[09/17/20 - 02:00 PM]
"CBS Sunday Night Movies" Return with Six Fan-Favorite Films from the Paramount Pictures Library, Beginning Oct. 4
To make room, the Sunday editions of "Big Brother" will shift to Monday nights at 8:00/7:00c beginning October 5.

[09/17/20 - 01:19 PM]
The Network Television Premiere of the Critically Acclaimed Comedy "One Day at a Time" Debuts on CBS with Back-to-Back Episodes, Monday, Oct. 5
The network premieres will now begin one week earlier than previously announced.

[09/17/20 - 01:08 PM]
NHRA Inks Multi-Year Extension with FOX Sports
The updated deal includes expanded coverage on the FOX broadcast network and FS1, an NFL adjacent event, and five hours of Finals coverage at the NHRA U.S. Nationals over Labor Day Weekend each year.

[09/17/20 - 12:43 PM]
"Ready or Not," The Inspiring Documentary Film About a High School Senior Who Runs for Houston City Council, Debuts on Fuse October 3, 2020
The film follows 17-year old activist Marcel McClinton in his race against a powerful incumbent for a seat on the Houston City Council.

[09/17/20 - 12:15 PM]
ABC Rounds Out Fall Schedule with Announcement of Scripted Drama Series Premiere Dates for 2020-2021 Season
Dates for unscripted and comedy series were previously announced.

[09/17/20 - 11:41 AM]
Travel Channel Boasts Highest Premiere for a Franchise with the Launch of New "Shock Docs" Series "Devil's Road: The True Story of Ed and Lorraine Warren"
Travel Channel further spins the numbers for Monday, September 7.

[09/17/20 - 11:39 AM]
The Finale of ID's "Impact of Murder" Profiles the Gut-Wrenching Story of Corrinna Martin, A Domestic Violence Survivor Who Lost Two Daughters and a Granddaughter to the Cycle
Using the gripping victim impact statements delivered in court as the driving storytelling technique, this series showcases how victims can be empowered against their perpetrator to stand up in court and confront them - and in some cases, unexpectedly find forgiveness.

[09/17/20 - 11:30 AM]
Celebrate Batman Day with HBO Max
Celebrate Batman Day on September 19 with HBO Max, the premiere destination to stream your favorite Batman series and films from the DC library.

[09/17/20 - 11:27 AM]
OWN Announces Two New Fall Series, Expands Popular Unscripted Programming Roster to Two Nights Beginning in October
Newcomers "Put a Ring on It" and "Behind Every Man" will be joined by new seasons of "Iyanla: Fix My Life" and "Ready to Love."

[09/17/20 - 11:00 AM]
The Award-Winning Play "What the Constitution Means to Me" Written by and Starring Heidi Schreck and Captured on Broadway by Director Marielle Heller to Premiere Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video October 16
Amazon Studios has also signed a new overall deal with Schreck, to create content that will premiere exclusively on Prime Video.

[09/17/20 - 10:56 AM]
CBS Wins Full-Year 2019-2020 Season for Second Consecutive Year Across Primetime, Daytime and Late Night
CBS further spins the numbers for the season to date.







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[11/14/25 - 01:02 PM]
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[11/14/25 - 12:11 PM]
Video: Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" Season 10 Midseason Trailer Brings Shocking Revelations and the Return of the Grande Dame
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[11/14/25 - 12:10 PM]
Bravo Picks Up New Seasons of the "Below Deck" Franchise
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[11/14/25 - 12:01 PM]
Video: The Actor Awards - Official Announcement - Netflix
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[11/14/25 - 10:32 AM]
Bravo's New Series "The Valley: Persian Style" Premieres Jan. 8 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
A spinoff of "The Valley," this series follows a tight-knit group of Persian friends who have traded Beverly Hills for suburban life in the Valley.

[11/14/25 - 10:30 AM]
"High Potential" Season 2 Premiere Scores Over 21 Million Total Viewers Across 35 Days
Season to date, the powerhouse drama continues to dominate, ranking as the No. 1 original broadcast series for the second season in a row among Adults 18-49 (2.42 rating), based on Nielsen cross-platform rankings.

[11/14/25 - 10:00 AM]
NBC's Annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Celebrates the Holiday Season with Star-Studded Performances on Dec. 3
Audiences can expect a star-studded evening of festive performances from many musical guests, including Marc Anthony, Halle Bailey, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, New Edition, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, the Radio City Rockettes and Gwen Stefani.

[11/14/25 - 09:35 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Rises Week to Week with 6.67 Million Total Viewers as Show Heads to Semi-Finals
This marks the show's best performance for its last episode before the semi-finals among Total Viewers in six years and among Adults 18-49 in eight years.

[11/14/25 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Squid Game: The Challenge" Season 2 - Finale Trailer - Netflix
Featuring new, unpredictable challenges and high-stakes games from the hit series, this reality competition brings the "Squid Game" phenomenon to life.

[11/14/25 - 09:31 AM]
"Wicked: One Wonderful Night" Shines for NBC
Across all platforms, the special drew 3.6 million viewers, which was up 64% from last year's "Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked" special.

[11/14/25 - 09:30 AM]
CMA and ABC Celebrate Country Music's Biggest Night with Exclusive Programming Ahead of "The 59th Annual CMA Awards"
Beginning this weekend, fans can enjoy an all-access lead-up featuring some of their favorite Country stars.

[11/14/25 - 09:03 AM]
"Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards - Special Edition of 20/20" Goes Behind the Scenes of Iconic Music City Venues, Tuesday, Nov. 18, on ABC, Streaming Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
The one-hour special features Kenny Chesney, who brings cameras back to Nashville's famed Lower Broadway to revisit the venues where he first performed as a young man with dreams of making it big in Music City.

[11/14/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw" Official Trailer
This holiday season on Disney+, prepare to go where no wimpy kid has gone before.

[11/14/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "All The Empty Rooms" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this moving short documentary, a journalist and a photographer set out to memorialize the bedrooms left behind by children killed in school shootings.

[11/14/25 - 08:00 AM]
"The Conjuring: Last Rites" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max November 21
The film shattered records during its September theatrical release, securing the largest global opening for a horror film and cementing "The Conjuring" as the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time.