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[10/12/20 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 12
Updates include: Izzy G latest tapped for "B Positive" at CBS; Colette Burson to bring "The Growing Season" to ABC; and Keira Knightley bows out of Apple's "The Essex Serpent."

[10/12/20 - 01:16 PM]
The Walt Disney Company Announces Strategic Reorganization of Its Media and Entertainment Businesses
The creation of content will be managed in three distinct groups - Studios, General Entertainment, and Sports - headed by current leaders Alan F. Horn and Alan Bergman, Peter Rice, and James Pitaro.

[10/12/20 - 12:28 PM]
Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean" Joins "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" for a Virtual Two-Part Reunion Beginning Monday, October 19 at 9PM ET/PT
As the crew looks back on an emotionally-charged season, nothing is left off the table when these yachties address everything from maritime law, crew turnaround and challenges with hierarchy on board.

[10/12/20 - 11:15 AM]
ABC News Hosts Town Hall With Former Vice President Joe Biden Airing Thursday, Oct. 15
The live primetime event will be moderated by ABC News chief anchor George Stephanopoulos.

[10/12/20 - 11:03 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders New Comedy Series "Flatbush Misdemeanors"
The raw comedy of city life follows Dan and Kevin, who play characters struggling to thrive in their new surroundings in the brash environment of Flatbush, Brooklyn.

[10/12/20 - 11:00 AM]
Celebrate "Curb Your Enthusiasm's" 20th Anniversary on HBO Max
Watch every iconic episode and laugh out loud to all your favorite Larry-isms by streaming all ten seasons on HBO Max.

[10/12/20 - 11:00 AM]
E! Follows Nikki and Brie's Pregnancy Journey as the New Season of "Total Bellas" Premieres on Thursday, November 12 at 9PM ET/PT
Last season, "Total Bellas" delivered more than 1 million total viewers, 672,000 P18-49 and 499,000 W18-49, up 12 percent, nine percent and 16 percent, respectively, from the prior season.

[10/12/20 - 10:30 AM]
Joshua Jackson Joins Peacock's "Dr. Death" in Title Role
Due to production delays relating to the coronavirus pandemic, Jamie Dornan, who originally had been cast in the role, is no longer professionally available to participate in the production.

[10/12/20 - 10:05 AM]
"American Idol" In-House Mentor Bobby Bones to Return for the New Season on ABC
Bones will once again offer his industry expertise, helping hopefuls tap into their artistry and take their performances to the next level.

[10/12/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Operation Christmas Drop" - Official Trailer - Netflix
While gathering evidence to support closing a tropical U.S. Air Force base, a by-the-book congressional aide warms to its big-hearted captain.

[10/12/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Clouds" - Official Trailer #2 - Disney+
The original movie based on the true story of Zach Sobiech starts streaming October 16.

[10/12/20 - 09:30 AM]
Disney Channel Greenlights Dan Povenmire's Animated Sibling Superhero Comedy "Hamster & Gretel"
Povenmire will executive-produce the new animated series, which is inspired by his relationship with his younger sister.

[10/12/20 - 09:29 AM]
Season 2 of HBO's "His Dark Materials" Debuts November 16
Joining the cast this season are Terence Stamp, Jade Anouka and Simone Kirby.

[10/12/20 - 09:21 AM]
Video: "Last Looks" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Narrated and executive produced by Dakota Fanning, "Last Looks" investigates the real crimes that have shaken the fashion industry.

[10/12/20 - 09:02 AM]
Appointment Confirmed: "Dream Corp LLC" Welcomes You Back for Season Three Sunday, October 25 at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim
Arriving for treatment, this season's guest stars include Rupert Friend, Sam Richardson, Bobby Lee, Karan Soni, Thomas Middleditch, Mindy Sterling, Jimmi Simpson, and Baron Vaughn.

[10/12/20 - 09:01 AM]
Critics Choice Association Announces Inaugural "Critics Choice Super Awards" Honoring Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, Action, and Animation Movies and Series
The awards presentation, which will be produced remotely following COVID safety protocols, will air as a television special on The CW Network on Sunday, January 10, 2021.

[10/12/20 - 09:00 AM]
Janelle Monae Closes the First Season of HBO's "Lovecraft Country" with a Virtual Reality Concert Experience
"I'm so excited to partner with HBO and The Mill to pioneer the future of concert experiences in Sanctum," said Janelle Monáe.

[10/12/20 - 08:47 AM]
Discovery Family Channel Introduces the Next Magical Chapter in the My Little Pony Universe with Brand-New Series "My Little Pony: Pony Life"
The Mane 6 - Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie - are back with an all-new series featuring brand-new adorable character designs inspired by Japanese Chibi-style animation.

[10/12/20 - 08:17 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Top ABC, NBA Finals
The network takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/12/20 - 08:00 AM]
EPIX Announces Season Two of "Pennyworth" Will Premiere December 13, 2020
New casting announcements for this season include Lucius Fox, who will be played by Simon Manyonda, and Melanie Troy, who will be played by Jessica de Gouw.

[10/12/20 - 07:33 AM]
Tamara Day Returns for Six New Episodes of HGTV's "Bargain Mansions" on Monday, Nov. 9, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
More than 26 million viewers have watched this season of the popular series, in which the busy mother of four, expert designer and restoration enthusiast buys dilapidated manors surprisingly cheap and uses budget-conscious design to turn them into forever homes for families.

[10/12/20 - 07:04 AM]
FOX Sports Announces 2020 TSL Television Schedule
Seven regular season games air weekday evenings on FS1, culminating in a championship matchup the week of Monday, November 23.

[10/12/20 - 06:22 AM]
FOX Sports and Samsung's Exclusive 5G Smartphone Experience Lets Fans Control the Action During MLB Postseason
FOX Sports' robust standard number of MLB Postseason broadcast cameras are complemented by more than 90 additional proprietary cameras inside of Globe Life Park at Arlington, home to the NLCS and World Series.

[10/12/20 - 06:04 AM]
A Killer Is Convicted, But Is the True Culprit on the Loose? ID Explores Cases Under Dispute in the New Series Killer in Question
"With this series, we chose to take a risk and look at four highly contested cases under intense scrutiny within their communities," said Henry Schleiff.

[10/12/20 - 05:58 AM]
The History(R) Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman" (Working Title) as Part of A+E Networks MIPCOM Upfront
Produced by Freeman and producer Lori McCreary's production company, Revelations Entertainment, the six one-hour episode series will reveal in detail history's greatest convict escapes from some of the most notorious prisons in the world.

[10/12/20 - 03:23 AM]
Video: "Suburra" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this final chapter, the fight to conquer Rome becomes more open and ruthless than ever.

[10/12/20 - 01:07 AM]
Video: "Barbarians" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Rival Germanic tribes must unite to drive the imperial Roman Army from their homeland.

[10/11/20 - 11:11 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Sports Showdown
The Alphabet's college football coverage leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/11/20 - 11:06 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Is the #1 Show of the Night on the Big 4 in Saturday Overnights
NBC spins the late-night numbers for Saturday, October 10.

[10/11/20 - 10:30 AM]
Video: "Animaniacs" Jurassic Park Clip - A Hulu Original
All new episodes drop Friday, November 20 on the streaming service.

[10/10/20 - 09:32 AM]
Video: "A Discovery of Witches" - Series 2 - First Look Trailer
Take an exclusive first look at Series 2, returning in January 2021.

[10/10/20 - 08:36 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Finals Keep ABC in Front
The Alphabet's coverage of Game 5 once again leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/09/20 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 9
Updates include: Susan Sarandon cast in HBO Max's "Red Bird Lane"; Netflix tables "The Magic Order"; and HBO Max formally orders "Green Lantern" to series.

[10/09/20 - 06:08 PM]
Video: Hulu's NYCC Panels - "Monsterland," "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K." and "Helstrom"
Coming out of NYCC, the "M.O.D.O.K." team has announced a contest where fans can win a chance to appear in the show.

[10/09/20 - 04:32 PM]
Video: "Resident Alien" Invasion! Syfy Drops First Seven Minutes of Pilot
The Alan Tudyk-led dramedy will premiere in January 2021.

[10/09/20 - 04:16 PM]
Video: Season 3 Teaser Trailer - "American Gods" - Starz
They say you can't outrun your destiny, but Shadow's sure as hell gonna try.

[10/09/20 - 12:00 PM]
Ashley Park Reunites with Tina Fey After Broadway's "Mean Girls" to Recur on Peacock Comedy "Girls5eva"
Park is set in a recurring role along with the previously announced cast including Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell and Busy Philipps.

[10/09/20 - 11:33 AM]
Showtime Sports(R) Announces Six-Part "Shut Up and Dribble" Short Feature Series
Each five-to-seven-minute short, voiced by journalist Jemele Hill, will be released on the Showtime Basketball YouTube Channel and air interstitially on Showtime over the next two weeks.

[10/09/20 - 11:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Suits Up for "The Astronauts" Hour-Long Premiere Event, Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 P.M. (ET/PT)
The brand-new live-action series follows a group of kids who embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they are mistakenly launched into space.

[10/09/20 - 10:49 AM]
BBC America's New Original Series, "The Watch," Enlists Wendell Pierce and Matt Berry
The series will premiere on Sunday, January 3 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[10/09/20 - 10:37 AM]
Maya Erskine, George Takei, Masi Oka, Randall Park, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Song, and Darren Barnet Will Voice Characters in Netflix's "Blue Eye Samurai"
The animated action series is about a master of the sword who lives life in disguise while seeking revenge in Edo-period Japan.

[10/09/20 - 10:31 AM]
Murder, Mayhem and Madness Take on a Whole New Meaning When Zak Bagans and the "Ghost Adventures" Team Carry Out the First-Ever Paranormal Investigation Inside the Infamous Joe Exotic Zoo
Travel Channel's two-hour special, "Ghost Adventures: Horror at Joe Exotic Zoo," premieres Thursday, October 29 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/09/20 - 10:10 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Stand" During New York Comic Con Panel
The nine-episode limited-event series premieres Thursday, December 17, with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays exclusively for CBS All Access subscribers.

[10/09/20 - 10:05 AM]
CBS Program Advisory for Tuesday, Oct. 13
The NFL's Buffalo at Tennessee game will now be broadcast nationally on said night at 7:00/6:00c.

[10/09/20 - 10:01 AM]
Alex Kershaw's Acclaimed WWII Nonfiction Book "The Liberator" Is Now a Bold New Animated Project on Netflix
Follow the 157th regiment from Sicily to the heart of Germany when "The Liberator" premieres November 11.

[10/09/20 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Documentary Films' "Murder on Middle Beach" Debuts November 15
The four-part documentary series presents Madison Hamburg's complicated journey as a young man determined to solve an unspeakable crime and absolve the people he loves, while looking for answers within his fractured family and community.

[10/09/20 - 09:31 AM]
"North Woods Law" Returns to Animal Planet for an All-New Season on Sunday, Oct. 11
Whether it's the rugged landscapes or heart-stopping animal encounters, New Hampshire provides a never-ending series of unpredictable challenges for its conservation officers.

[10/09/20 - 09:00 AM]
"The Elf on the Shelf" Is Coming to Netflix
Various series, movies and specials are in the works, both animated and live action.

[10/09/20 - 08:16 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Sparks to Victory with "Thursday Night Football"
The network easily wins the evening among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/09/20 - 08:14 AM]
Video: "Rogue City" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the film, a complex case of rivalry between gangs and a group of cops unfolds in Marseille, where the border between personal and professional justice is blurred.







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[10/20/25 - 01:24 PM]
NBC's "The Voice" Announces Rock Legend Joe Walsh and Country Superstar Zac Brown as Season 28 Mega Mentors
Alongside the coaches, Walsh and Brown bring their dynamic artistry and long-standing industry experience to guide the artists into their most powerful performances yet.

[10/20/25 - 09:31 AM]
Netflix Announces Family Drama Series "Kennedy" Illuminating the Untold Story of America's Most Iconic Dynasty
Beginning in the 1930s, the first season charts the improbable ascent of Joe and Rose Kennedy and their nine children, including rebellious second son Jack, who struggles to escape the shadow of his golden boy older brother.

[10/20/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mo Amer: Wild World" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this timely and fiercely honest hour, the comedian celebrates his Palestinian heritage, relives the birth of his son, takes aim at the TSA and much more.

[10/20/25 - 08:05 AM]
Food Network's Weekend Chat Show "The Kitchen" Comes to an End
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[10/20/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Son of a Thousand Men" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a small village, a lonely fisherman yearning for a son is drawn to an ethereal light that links him to others and their long-buried secrets.

[10/20/25 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "The Crystal Cuckoo" - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[10/19/25 - 02:01 PM]
"Sins of Kujo" Comes to Life in New Live-Action Series Set for Spring 2026
Premiering worldwide in spring 2026, the series promises a thrilling exploration of law, morality, and the dark underbelly of modern society, led by a powerhouse cast and creative team.

[10/19/25 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "The Big Fake" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A master of forgery. A criminal of art. Toni Chichiarelli arrives in Rome with the dream of becoming a painter, but his talent leads him elsewhere - from art galleries to state secrets.

[10/17/25 - 05:26 PM]
HBO Max Launches Japanese Collection This October
From romance and comedy to action and thrillers, this slate showcases the vibrancy of Japanese storytelling.

[10/17/25 - 01:16 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Hits Season Highs with Best Audience Performance Since July
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 139 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[10/17/25 - 10:38 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Continues Historic Hot Streak - Rising for Fourth Straight Week Since Premiere with 6 Million Total Viewers
Plus: "High Potential" dominated the 10 p.m. hour with 4.15 million Total Viewers and a 0.33 rating among Adults 18-49.

[10/17/25 - 10:01 AM]
51st Season of "Saturday Night Live" Continues with Three Back-to-Back Shows in November
Miles Teller is on tap to host on November 1, followed by Nikki Glaser on November 8, and Glen Powell on November 15.

[10/17/25 - 09:05 AM]
All-New Season of "The Last Woodsmen" Premieres Friday, November 14 at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery
Deep in the untamed wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, veteran logger Jared Douglas returns to put everything on the line in the new season.

[10/17/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
A brutal mob war between John Stanfa and Joey Merlino plunges '90s Philadelphia into chaos and bloodshed in this captivating true-crime series.

[10/17/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Me late que si" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A desperate, ordinary man, fed up with his misfortune, hatches a daring heist and assembles a very unusual group to attempt the impossible: stealing a live lottery jackpot.