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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, Zoƫ 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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[11/13/24 - 02:02 PM]
Hit Detective Drama, "Shetland," Returns December 11 for Season Nine on BritBox
A double missing person's case blurs the lines between the personal and the professional, as Calder and Tosh are drawn into a labyrinthine investigation.

[11/13/24 - 01:59 PM]
Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd Each to Star in New "Ripped from the Headlines" Originals for Lifetime
The former stars in "Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story" on January 11; while the latter leads "Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story" on January 18.

[11/13/24 - 01:08 PM]
ESPN to Exclusively Present 2025 MLB Opening Day Doubleheader Featuring Both World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and American League Champion New York Yankees
The doubleheader begins on ESPN at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27 when Aaron Judge and the Yankees host Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the National League Central in 2024.

[11/13/24 - 11:30 AM]
"Doctor Odyssey" Series Premiere Swells +482% Over Live+Same Day Audience in Adults 18-49
Plus: "9-1-1" kicked off season eight with an action-packed three-episode story arc rising +156% in Total Viewers (12.64 million vs. 4.93 million) and +519% in Adults 18-49 (2.91 rating vs. 0.47 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audience.

[11/13/24 - 11:12 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Golden State Warriors Visit New Orleans Pelicans on November 22
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.

[11/13/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, "The Night Agent" is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), whose efforts to save The President in Season 1 earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in Season 2.

[11/13/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Winter Premiere Dates for 2024-25 Primetime Season
"Hollywood Squares," starring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore as the center square, and hosted by Nate Burleson, premieres Thursday, January 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[11/13/24 - 10:08 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Exclusive "Family Guy" Holiday Special
The special episode premieres on Monday, November 25 only on Hulu as a part of the year-round "Family Guy" 25th Anniversary Celebration!

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Onyx Collective's Sexy Legal Drama "Reasonable Doubt" Renewed for Season Three on Hulu
"Reasonable Doubt" centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline "Jax" Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case, all while trying to keep her life together.

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Say Nothing" - Official Trailer 2 - FX
FX's limited series is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.

[11/13/24 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Let The Games Begin! Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Holiday Special "Amazon Wish List Games"
All five episodes of the special are set to debut on Prime Video on November 20.

[11/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Channel's "Fa-La-La-Lidays" and Disney Jr.'s "Magical Holidays" Unwrap Festive Programming for the Whole Family
Highlights of "Disney Channel's Fa-la-la-lidays" include new animated holiday episodes of "Big City Greens" and "ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series."

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "The Later Daters" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six older singles shake off the dust and wade back into the dating pool with the help of their family and friends and a renowned relationship expert in this uplifting docuseries that proves it's never too late to find lasting love.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy," An "Entertainment Tonight" Special, to Air Friday, Nov. 29
This one-hour special, celebrating 293 episodes of "Blue Bloods," includes new exclusive interviews with the stars and recurring guest stars who share favorite memories and behind-the-scenes moments from the past 14 years.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Acorn TV to Debut "Acorn TV X TED: Transform Your Thinking"
The new series will consist of six episodes, each featuring five TED Talks with a common theme.