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[09/28/20 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Monday, September 28
Updates include: Sherri Shepherd to recur on ABC's "Call Your Mother"; Basil Eidenbenz cast in Netflix's "The Witcher"; and New Zealand TV productions to get underway.

[09/28/20 - 06:41 PM]
ABC News Announces Special Three-Hour Primetime Coverage of the First 2020 Presidential Debate on Sept. 29 on ABC
A one-hour special, "Trump vs. Biden: The Main Event - A Special Edition of 20/20," kicks off coverage at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/28/20 - 03:15 PM]
Watch the 2020 NBA Finals Exclusively on ABC: The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James vs. the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, Starting Wednesday, Sept. 30
All games will originate from the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

[09/28/20 - 12:29 PM]
ESPN to Exclusively Televise Seven of Eight MLB Wild Card Series Starting September 29
ESPN platforms will exclusively televise all National League Wild Card Series games and three out of four American League Wild Card Series games.

[09/28/20 - 12:28 PM]
Video: "Vampires vs. the Bronx" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A group of young friends from the Bronx fight to save their neighborhood from a band of vampires.

[09/28/20 - 11:59 AM]
HBO Renews "Real Time with Bill Maher" Through 2022
"18 years - I can't believe I'm turning 18 and HBO isn't making me leave home," said Maher. "Thrilled to be living under their roof for another couple of years."

[09/28/20 - 11:50 AM]
Video: "50 States of Fright" New Episodes - Official Trailer - Quibi
New tales will be released from Iowa, Washington, Colorado and Missouri starting today.

[09/28/20 - 10:31 AM]
HBO Max and Warner Bros. Pictures Announce Steven Soderbergh's Next Feature Film "No Sudden Move"
Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, David Harbour, Amy Seimetz, Jon Hamm, Ray Liotta, Kieran Culkin, Brendan Fraser, Noah Jupe, Bill Duke, Frankie Shaw and Julia Fox are all on tap.

[09/28/20 - 10:03 AM]
Does History Have It Wrong? New Discovery Documentary "Everest's Greatest Mystery" Reveals the Truth Behind the First Explorers to Summit Mt. Everest
The special premieres Sunday, October 11 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[09/28/20 - 09:35 AM]
Hulu Welcomes October with a Haunted Immersive Online Experience & Outdoor Drive-In Event
Hulu viewers looking to avoid spooks and scares can watch the family-friendly Hulu Original, Madagascar: A Little Wild "A Fang-Tastic Halloween" special from DreamWorks Animation, starting October 21.

[09/28/20 - 09:30 AM]
Bravo's Emmy and James Beard Award-Winning Culinary Competition Series "Top Chef" to Showcase Portland for Season 18
The upcoming season will feature a new batch of talented chefs battling from PDX to the coast, exploring the famous Hood River Fruit Loop, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory, Tillamook Bay, Tualatin Valley and Willamette Valley wine country.

[09/28/20 - 09:23 AM]
Video: "The Challenge: ETA" - Official Trailer - Amazon Prime Video
The documentary series launches Friday, October 30 on the streaming serivce.

[09/28/20 - 09:17 AM]
Apple Original Films and Billie Eilish Announce Documentary Feature Film, "Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry," Coming February 2021
The documentary is from Apple Original Films, in association with Interscope Films, Darkroom, This Machine and Lighthouse Management & Media.

[09/28/20 - 08:49 AM]
The Kilcher Family Homestead Is Put to the Ultimate Test in Landmark 10th Season of "Alaska the Last Frontier" Premiering October 25 on Discovery Channel
Life is always unpredictable on the homestead, but this season when the Covid-19 pandemic hits Alaska, the Kilchers must adapt and rely on each other like never before.

[09/28/20 - 08:26 AM]
BET+ Legal Thriller "Sacrifice" Starring Paula Patton Picked Up to Series
The movie, which served as a back-door pilot, launched on BET+ in December 2019 and was the first original film on the streaming service.

[09/28/20 - 08:20 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Leads NBC to Another Victory
The network tops the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/28/20 - 06:46 AM]
"Detention" to Land on Netflix
The original story of "Detention: The Series" is based on the namesake Taiwanese adventure game published in 2017, developed by Red Candles Games.

[09/27/20 - 06:16 PM]
Netflix to Bring "Dive Club," A New Teen Mystery Drama by The Steve Jaggi Company, to Global Audiences in 2021
The series will start filming in Port Douglas in October with support from Screen Queensland.

[09/27/20 - 08:17 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Lifts ABC to Top Honors
The Alphabet leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/27/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Based on the Capcom video game franchise, "Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness" is a horror series with a sci-fi twist.

[09/26/20 - 11:31 AM]
Video: "Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Earthrise" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
With the Allspark gone, Megatron is forced to confront the harsh reality that his Decepticons are trapped on a dying Cybertron.

[09/26/20 - 08:41 AM]
Video: "The Worst Witch" Season 4 Trailer - Netflix Futures
A series of challenges push Mildred and Ethel's magical powers to the limit as they compete for the honor of being named Head Girl.

[09/26/20 - 08:04 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers; Shares Demo Crown with FOX, NBC
The Alphabet's "20/20" helps lead the night in both categories.

[09/25/20 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 25
Updates include: Samuel L. Jackson to return as Nick Fury in Disney+ series; Arif Zahir to take over as Cleveland Brown on "Family Guy"; and Lisa Edelstein set to recur on FOX's "9-1-1: Lone Star."

[09/25/20 - 05:01 PM]
"George Lopez" Is Coming to TBS!
Starting September 28 to November 1, catch daily episodes of "George Lopez" on the comedy network.

[09/25/20 - 04:46 PM]
The Robinsons Are Back and "Lost in Space" Season 3 Is Officially Back in Production!
Netflix released photos of the show's return to filming on social media.

[09/25/20 - 12:00 PM]
Stacey Abrams, Desus Nice and The Kid Mero to Guest Star on Special "black-ish" Television Event, Sunday, Oct. 4, on ABC
The two back-to-back episodes will follow the Johnsons as they navigate the upcoming election, with Junior (Marcus Scribner) embarking on his journey as a first-time voter and Dre (Anthony Anderson) launching an exploration into local politics.

[09/25/20 - 10:10 AM]
Video: "Dream Home Makeover" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Shea and Syd McGee of Studio McGee help dreams come true for real families looking to update their home tailored to their own unique style.

[09/25/20 - 10:05 AM]
Norah O'Donnell Will Anchor CBS News' Primetime Coverage of the Upcoming Political Debates with Gayle King and John Dickerson, from 9:00-11:00 PM, ET
Coverage begins this Tuesday, September 29 in Cleveland, Ohio.

[09/25/20 - 10:01 AM]
The Legendary Grappler Returns! "Baki: Son of Ogre" Is Coming Soon
Netflix confirmed the anime series will return on social media.

[09/25/20 - 10:00 AM]
"The Perfect Weapon," A Compelling Overview of Worldwide Cyber Conflict, Debuts October 16
Directed by John Maggio, the film explores the rise of cyber conflict as a primary way in which nations now compete with and sabotage one another.

[09/25/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Trailer for Max Original "A World of Calm," Launching October 1 on HBO Max
A timely antidote for our modern lives, each half-hour episode takes audiences on an immersive visual journey into another world.

[09/25/20 - 08:58 AM]
The "Ghost Nation" Stars - Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango - Are Back to the Haunt This Ghostober
Each one-hour episode spotlights locations with bigger, edgier mysteries, the danger is more in focus and the mission and what's at stake are always in the forefront for the team.

[09/25/20 - 08:16 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with CBS
The Eye's "Big Brother" is the only series to post year-to-year gains among adults 18-49.

[09/25/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When high school freshman Kelly Ferguson reluctantly agrees to babysit on Halloween, she is recruited into a secret society of babysitters who protect kids with special powers from monsters.

[09/25/20 - 07:04 AM]
Video: "Someone Has to Die" - Lazaro's Dance - Netflix
In conservative 1950s Spain, the alleged relationship between a young man and a Mexican ballerino creates an uproar of harrowing consequences.

[09/25/20 - 05:08 AM]
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Verdict in the Trial of the Century, ID Sheds New Light on the O.J. Simpson Case in "O.J. & Nicole: An American Tragedy"
The two-hour documentary film premieres Monday, October 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/25/20 - 02:11 AM]
Video: "Lupin" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Omar Sy is gentleman-thief Assane Diop, coming in January on Netflix.

[09/24/20 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 24
Updates include: Amazon plots "The Boys" spin-off series; Barry Jenkins, André Holland look to revive "The Knick"; and Alex Désert is the new voice of Carl Carlson on FOX's "The Simpsons."

[09/24/20 - 09:00 PM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" Episodes Return for the 2020 NBA Finals
These special-edition episodes will air during primetime every night of the NBA Finals, beginning with Game One.

[09/24/20 - 06:23 PM]
Netflix Confirms Production of "So Not Worth It," Joining Hands with Korea's Top Sitcom Creators
The sitcom is about the youthful adventures of students with multicultural backgrounds who live in a college dorm.

[09/24/20 - 02:01 PM]
Amblin Television and HBO Max Sign Development Deal for an Original Series Inspired by "Rashomon"
Billy Ray and Virgil Williams will pen the project, which will not be an adaptation but will retain the key plot device of the groundbreaking Kurosawa film.

[09/24/20 - 01:34 PM]
Bravo's "Southern Charm" Returns Amid the Pandemic and Cultural Shift in Charleston When the New Season Premieres Thursday, October 29 at 9PM ET/PT
Returning for season seven are charmers Craig Conover, Kathryn Dennis, Austen Kroll, and Shep Rose.

[09/24/20 - 12:31 PM]
TLC's "90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?" Season Five "Tell All" Episodes Premiere After Record Season Ratings
Other upcoming premieres include "HEA Strikes Back!" on Monday, October 5 and "The Family Chantel" on Monday, October 12.

[09/24/20 - 12:29 PM]
The Ultimate Master Class in Homesteading - All New Series "Homestead Rescue: Raney Ranch" Premieres October 6 on Discovery
After countless rescues taking them around the country much of the year, the Raneys find themselves overdue for a little saving themselves.

[09/24/20 - 12:05 PM]
National Geographic to Broadcast Five-Part Critically Acclaimed Series "City So Real" in an Unprecedented One-Night, Five-Hour, Commercial-Free Event Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 P.M. ET/PT
All five episodes, from filmmaker Steve James, will then be available on Hulu the following day - Friday, October 30.

[09/24/20 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Moves Up "This Is Us" Two-Hour Season Premiere to October 27
The show's return was previously scheduled for Tuesday, November 10.

[09/24/20 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Max Highlights - October 2020
Max Originals debuting in the month include "Charm City Kings," "A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote," "Equal," and "A World of Calm."

[09/24/20 - 11:01 AM]
Chris Rock Returns to "Saturday Night Live" as Host for 46th Season Premiere, Live Coast-to-Coast on Oct. 3
Megan Thee Stallion will make her "SNL" musical guest debut.

[09/24/20 - 10:30 AM]
A New Generation of "Pretty Little Liars" Is Coming to HBO Max
The streaming service has given a direct-to-series order for the new drama "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin," from Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring.







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[11/27/24 - 10:04 AM]
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren to Lead New Guy Ritchie Project for Paramount+ with Showtime
The project is an electrifying, new global crime series centered around two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal "fixer" charged with protecting one of them at all costs.

[11/27/24 - 08:00 AM]
"ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing" Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on December 24
The true-crime documentary about Kansas City Chiefs superfan and serial bank robber Xaviar Babudar, features unprecedented interview footage with Babudar following his initial arrest, prior to him removing his ankle monitor and going on the run.

[11/27/24 - 07:09 AM]
Discovery Channel December Programming Highlights
This December, new Episodes of "Contraband: Seized at the Airport," "Expedition Files," "Game Changers," "Gold Rush," "Homestead Rescue," "The Last Woodsmen," "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch," and "Mystery of the Abandoned" premiere on Discovery Channel.

[11/27/24 - 05:59 AM]
Video: Check Out the Official Teaser Trailer for New Medical Mystery Drama "Watson," Starring Morris Chestnut
A 60-second version of the trailer will air during the Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions NFL Thanksgiving game Thursday, November 28, on CBS, with the full version available online.

[11/26/24 - 05:01 PM]
"The Summer Hikaru Died" Set to Bring Eerie Anime Thrills to Netflix
A chilling blend of slice of life and the supernatural, Yoshiki's life is thrown upside down when his best friend Hikaru is replaced by "something" that looks and acts just like him.

[11/26/24 - 04:55 PM]
"Abbott Elementary" Season 4 Return Skyrockets +321% in Total Viewers and +846% in Adults 18-49 Over Initial Live+Same Day Audience
The season four premiere of "Abbott Elementary" stands as the top multiplatform telecast in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 since the show's post-Oscars episode (3/10/24).

[11/26/24 - 03:01 PM]
Video: New Games, New Stakes - "Squid Game" Season 2 Main Trailer and Key Art "Round and Round" Unveiled
With its premiere just around the corner on December 26, the trailer delivers an electrifying glimpse into the deadly games and gripping character dynamics that await fans worldwide.

[11/26/24 - 02:34 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Debuts Official Trailer for Showtime's "Dexter: Original Sin"
The series premieres Friday, December 13 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, before making its on-air US debut on Sunday, December 15 at 10pm ET/PT.

[11/26/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 vs. CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" posted double-digit gains week to week across the board, hitting a 6-week high in overall viewers and 7-week highs in both key Adult demos.

[11/26/24 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Orders Limited-Series Adaptation of Harlan Coben's "I Will Find You"
An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive - and must break out of prison to find out the truth.

[11/26/24 - 12:03 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 18: "The Merry Gentlemen" and "A Man on the Inside" Take the Top Spots
Season 2 of the animated series "Arcane" laid siege to #2 (6.4M views), while Season 1 took #5 with 2.2M views.

[11/26/24 - 11:44 AM]
TNT Sports to Debut "Evolve and Flex" with Lance Fresh Friday, Dec. 6, on truTV and Max
The show is hosted by sports-lifestyle expert Lance Fresh and features candid conversations with guests to discuss how life's events have contributed to their sense of style.

[11/26/24 - 11:19 AM]
MGM+ Announces 2025 Premiere Date for "NFL Icons" Season Four
In the upcoming fourth season, the docuseries will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Montana, DeMarcus Ware, Kurt Warner and Gale Sayers.

[11/26/24 - 10:24 AM]
Video: "Rogue Heroes" (MGM+ 2025 Series) Season 2 Tease
"Rogue Heroes" is a dramatized account of how the world's greatest Special Forces unit, the SAS, was formed under extraordinary circumstances in the darkest days of World War Two.

[11/26/24 - 10:09 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Releases Official Trailer for Second Season of Hit Australian Drama, "Darby and Joan"
The new season debuts with a two-episode premiere, exclusively on Acorn TV, on December 30, followed by weekly episodes through January 27.