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[10/08/20 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 8
Updates include: Cary Joji Fukunaga to helm Apple's "Masters of the Air"; Andrew Richardson cast in ABC's "Triage"; and Derek Webster to recur on FOX's "9-1-1: Lone Star."

[10/08/20 - 03:52 PM]
TNT's "Snowpiercer" Returns for Season 2 on January 25
Viewers can catch up on season one on January 1 on HBO Max.

[10/08/20 - 03:27 PM]
Disney & Pixar's "Soul" to Make Exclusive Holiday Debut on Disney+
The all-new original feature from Pixar Animation Studios will debut exclusively on Disney+ on December 25.

[10/08/20 - 02:21 PM]
Season Five of "The Expanse" Premieres Dec. 16 on Amazon Prime Video
The first three episodes of season five will premiere December 16, with new episodes available each Wednesday following, culminating in an epic season finale on February 3, 2021.

[10/08/20 - 01:59 PM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Debuts Teaser Trailer for Robert Kirkman's "Invincible" at New York Comic Con's Metaverse
The teaser trailer gave fans their first look at what to expect from Kirkman's television adaptation of his iconic comic book, including fan-favorite characters, high-flying action, and all the gore audiences have come to expect from the Invincible comics.

[10/08/20 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Alice in Borderland" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya star in this new series directed by Shinsuke Sato.

[10/08/20 - 12:44 PM]
Video: Prime Video's "Utopia" Dives Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole with Newly Revealed Deleted Scene
Packed with duplicity, a thrilling chase and business deal gone awry, the previously-unseen clip comes from the series' penultimate episode.

[10/08/20 - 12:00 PM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts First Trailer for "A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote," Launching October 15
Additionally, the special will include act breaks with guest appearances from When We All Vote co-chair Michelle Obama, President Bill Clinton, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more.

[10/08/20 - 11:57 AM]
Video: OWN Reveals the Sexy Singles Starring in a New Season of "Ready to Love" and a First-Look at the New Series "Put a Ring on It" from Record-Breaking Producer Will Packer
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Friday, October 23.

[10/08/20 - 11:14 AM]
Victoria Justice and Midori Francis Star in "Afterlife of the Party" for Netflix
In the film, a social butterfly (Justice) experiences the biggest party foul of all... dying during her birthday week.

[10/08/20 - 11:08 AM]
BBC America Releases All-New Photos from the Doctor Who Holiday Special, "Revolution of the Daleks"
During the panel, it was also confirmed that BBCA's upcoming holiday programming schedule will once again include the annual tradition of a week-long "Doctor Who" marathon running from Christmas Day to New Year's Day.

[10/08/20 - 11:00 AM]
Special Guest Stars Announced for "The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions" Debuting November 7 on HBO
This special event is in lieu of the live Induction Ceremony originally scheduled for May 2 of this year.

[10/08/20 - 10:40 AM]
Major Lazer Joins Week Two of YouTube's "Released" Ahead of World Premiere of Brand-New Music Video "Oh My Gawd" with Mr. Eazi
The new weekly music series welcomes global dance music superstars, Major Lazer, with special guest Mr. Eazi as they debut their new music video for "Oh My Gawd" featuring Nicki Minaj and K4MO.

[10/08/20 - 10:31 AM]
Video: Apple Original Films Releases Trailer for "Wolfwalkers"
The film will be released in theaters nationwide on November 13 by GKIDS and premiere globally on Apple TV+ on December 11.

[10/08/20 - 10:29 AM]
"Bitchin' Rides" Returns for a New Season of Astonishing Custom Rides on MotorTrend TV
The new season will feature some of Kindig-It Design's most challenging and diverse projects to date including a 1966 Corvette, a 1951 Ford Pickup Truck, a Kindig concept Corvette, a 1967 C10 and many more.

[10/08/20 - 10:00 AM]
Nickelodeon and CBS Studios Announce Kate Mulgrew's Return as Captain Janeway in Upcoming Animated Series "Star Trek: Prodigy"
The news was revealed today as a surprise announcement during the Star Trek Universe virtual panel at New York Comic Con.

[10/08/20 - 09:15 AM]
Video: "Unsolved Mysteries" Volume 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six new mysteries are launching globally on Netflix October 19.

[10/08/20 - 09:06 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Season Two Premiere Date and Early Season Three Renewal for Peabody Award-Winning Series "Dickinson"
The acclaimed Peabody Award-winning Apple Original comedy series will officially return for its second season on Friday, January 8, 2021.

[10/08/20 - 09:02 AM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces Alexandra Pelosi's "American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself" from MTV Studios Premiering Friday, October 23 at 9 PM ET/PT
A visceral cross-country journey during one of the most tumultuous years in history and chilling in its foreshadowing, the feature documentary fearlessly enters the heart of a nation and reflects back urgent, and at times, uncomfortable, truths.

[10/08/20 - 09:02 AM]
EPIX(R) Sets Premiere Date for Docuseries "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem"
The four-part docuseries launches Sunday, November 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/08/20 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Station 19" and "Grey's Anatomy" Dedicate Upcoming Seasons to Essential Workers
"This season, our work is dedicated to the healthcare workers who put their lives on the line every day to try to save ours," said Krista Vernoff.

[10/08/20 - 09:01 AM]
Music Icon and Business Mogul Master P Named the "I Am Hip Hop" Award Recipient at The 2020 BET "Hip Hop Awards"
Additionally, comedians, actors, hosts of the "85 South Show" podcast and stars of "Wild N' Out" - comedy supergroup 85 South (Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean) have been tapped to co-host the annual show premiering Tuesday, October 27.

[10/08/20 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mank" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The David Fincher film - starring Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Arliss Howard, Tom Pelphrey, Sam Troughton, Ferdinand Kingsley, Tuppence Middleton, Tom Burke, and Charles Dance - premieres December 4.

[10/08/20 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Coverage of the Vice Presidential Debate
The Alphabet holds off the competition in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/08/20 - 08:02 AM]
CBS Unveils Newly Evolved Brand Identity Across All Divisions and Platforms
CBS Television Studios, one of the industry's leading suppliers of programming with more than 70 series currently in production across broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other emerging platforms, has been renamed CBS Studios.

[10/08/20 - 07:04 AM]
Video: "El Cid" - Official Teaser - Amazon Prime Video
The upcoming drama retells from a contemporary perspective the story of the most famous Spaniard in history, a man trapped between two worlds and two cultures.

[10/08/20 - 07:01 AM]
"The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special" Debuts on Thursday, October 15, to Help Children Stand Up to Racism
Designed as a co-viewing experience for children and families, the special will stream on HBO Max and PBS KIDS starting Thursday, October 15, and debut on PBS stations the same day.

[10/08/20 - 04:49 AM]
Netflix Announces "Battle: Freestyle," A Sequel to the Norwegian Dance Feature "Battle"
The film continues to tell the story of Amalie and Mikael and is set in the beautiful city of Paris.

[10/08/20 - 04:03 AM]
ITV Commissions Psychological Thriller "Angela Black" Starring Joanne Froggatt
Michiel Huisman and Samuel Adewunmi also star in the project, which will air on Spectrum Originals in the United States.

[10/07/20 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 7
Updates include: The CW extends "The Outpost" by 13 episodes; Showtime shutters "On Becoming a God in Central Florida"; and Gary Carr is the latest cast in Amazon's "The Peripheral."

[10/07/20 - 12:16 PM]
Oxygen's "Killer Siblings" Returns with Revenge, Manipulation, and Deceit on Saturday, November 7 at 6PM ET/PT
All 12 hour-long episodes result in justice for the victim's families.

[10/07/20 - 12:03 PM]
FOX Sports Celebrates Season Two of "Friday Night Smackdown" with a Slate of WWE Specials
On Sunday, October 11, catch "WWE: The Best Moments of 2020," an exciting look back at the year's biggest stars and most memorable moments in WWE.

[10/07/20 - 12:00 PM]
Largest Collection of Horror Content Available Through Premium Subscription Bundle AMC+
Subscribers will have early access to new episodes of "Fear the Walking Dead," "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" and "Eli Roth's History of Horror."

[10/07/20 - 11:00 AM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Welcomes the Stars of the Iconic Television Series "The West Wing," Friday, Oct. 9
Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford and series creator Aaron Sorkin are all on tap.

[10/07/20 - 10:06 AM]
"Gemusetto" Returns for Chaotic Second Season with "Gemusetto: Death Beat(s)"
New episodes begin Saturday, November 7 at 1 a.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim's Toonami block.

[10/07/20 - 09:01 AM]
"Chelsea Handler: Evolution" to Premiere October 22 on HBO Max
The special was filmed in front of a live audience following social distancing and covid safety protocol.

[10/07/20 - 09:01 AM]
The #HSMTMTS Cast Is Back to Spread Some Holiday Cheer in "High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special"
The special, due on December 11, includes a special sneak peek of the original series' second season.

[10/07/20 - 08:40 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Finals Put ABC on Top
The Alphabet's coverage of Game 4 holds off the competition in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/07/20 - 08:38 AM]
Martha Stewart Showcases Fall Gardening, Home Projects and Holiday Ideas in New Season of "Martha Knows Best" on HGTV
The new season will premiere on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00/7:00c with back-to-back episodes.

[10/07/20 - 08:34 AM]
Netflix Is Here for the Holidays - Mark Your Calendars for Festive Films and Series
Highlights include new series "Dash & Lily," "The Holiday Movies That Made Us" and "Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas"; new seasons of "The Great British Baking Show: Holidays," "Sugar Rush Christmas" and "Home for Christmas"; plus new "Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love" and "The Big Show Show" specials.

[10/07/20 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Dash & Lily" - Do You Dare? Teaser - Netflix
Based on the New York Times bestseller "Dash & Lily's Book of Dares" comes a new holiday romance, only on Netflix November 10.

[10/07/20 - 07:27 AM]
YouTube Announces New Original Content Slate Focused on Racial Justice, Amplifying Black Voices, and Elevating Black Culture
The #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund is a $100M fund dedicated to amplifying and developing the voices of Black creators and artists and their stories.

[10/07/20 - 07:19 AM]
Video: "The Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Frizz Connection" - Netflix Jr
The show's latest special drops October 20 on the streaming service.

[10/07/20 - 07:15 AM]
New Documentary "Madness in the Hills" to Premiere Exclusively on Peacock Friday, October 9
The documentary marks Rob Lowe's documentary directorial debut, as Lowe offers a gripping, emotional account of the deadly mudslides that devastated his neighborhood in Southern California in 2018.

[10/07/20 - 07:12 AM]
Video: "Somebody Feed Phil" (Season 4) - Official Trailer - Netflix
Travel vicariously from San Francisco to Singapore with mood-boosting Phil Rosenthal as he eats good food and makes new friends in the new season.

[10/06/20 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 6
Updates include: Leslie Jordan to host Quibi's "Squeaky Clean"; HBO Max in talks for "Lumberjanes" animated series; Tony Chung joins the cast of The CW's "Kung Fu."

[10/06/20 - 04:02 PM]
Godzilla Returns to Netflix in New Anime Series "Godzilla Singular Point"
Anime studio bones, in partnership with studio Orange, will produce the series combining hand-drawn and CG animation styles.

[10/06/20 - 11:15 AM]
Comedy Icon Paula Pell Joins Peacock's "Girls5eva" Alongside Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry and Busy Philipps
The upcoming Peacock comedy comes from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock and Meredith Scardino.

[10/06/20 - 11:03 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Sports Documentary Films Releases Trailer and Poster Art for "Bad Hombres"
The feature-length film chronicles the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos, the world's only binational professional baseball team.

[10/06/20 - 11:03 AM]
Video: "Grand Army" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Five students. Five stories. One fight for their future.







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[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.

[02/26/26 - 10:31 AM]
More Stars Take the Stage to Present at the 98th Oscars
Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani and Maya Rudolph are among the featured talent.

[02/26/26 - 10:30 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Unveils Captivating Sneak Peek Scene from "The Vampire Lestat"
In the new rock and roll centric season, the Vampire Lestat goes on an electric multi-city tour while being haunted by "muses" from his wild and rebellious past.

[02/26/26 - 10:21 AM]
Feed the Children Teams Up with FOX's "Next Level Chef" to Put Child Hunger to Bed
The year-round campaign rallies the public alongside donors, volunteers, and partners to provide kids with the food and resources they need to rise and thrive every day.

[02/26/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Running Point" Season Two Returns April 23 on Netflix
Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is no longer the surprise choice to lead the Los Angeles Waves, she's the one everyone is watching.

[02/26/26 - 10:01 AM]
Season Three of the HBO Original Comedy Series "The Comeback" Debuts March 22
New episodes of the eight-episode season will debut weekly leading up to the series finale on Sunday, May 10.

[02/26/26 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Launches New Podcast "NCIS: Partners & Probies" Hosted by Series Stars Brian Dietzen and Diona Reasonover, Offering Fans an Inside Look at the #1 TV Franchise Worldwide
Premiering Tuesday, March 3, new episodes will roll out weekly.

[02/26/26 - 09:14 AM]
FOX Sports Assembles World-Class Broadcast Team for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Headlining FOX MLB's coverage of Team USA matchups and knockout rounds are highly acclaimed play-by-play announcers Joe Davis, Adam Amin and Kevin Kugler; expert analysts John Smoltz, A.J. Pierzynski and Adam Wainwright; and veteran reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci.

[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - "Sunny Nights" Starring Will Forte & D'Arcy Carden
After a critical acclaimed Australian debut, the darkly comedic crime drama starring Will Forte and D'Arcy Carden makes its U.S. debut on March 11 on Hulu.

[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
BritBox Announces April 7th Premiere for "A Taste for Murder"
The six-part crime procedural produced by Eagle Eye Drama and in association with ITV Studios stars Warren Brown, Phyllis Logan, and Cristiana Dell'Anna, and was shot on location in Croatia and Italy last year.