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    [tuesday, october 13, 2020]    
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[10/13/20 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 13
Updates include: Syfy reveals cast of "Day of the Dead" TV series; Michael Ealy tapped for ABC's "Triage"; and Ken Marino among those cast in CBS's "Wilde Things" pilot.

[10/13/20 - 01:28 PM]
Season One of "Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa" Delivers a Strong Performance for HGTV
HGTV further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[10/13/20 - 01:20 PM]
Video: Shudder Drops New Trailer for "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection" Premiering October 20
The project presents drag in a unique feature-length format, blending both cinematic and documentary style content with reality competition.

[10/13/20 - 12:00 PM]
Food Network Takes Viewers Into the Sensational and Edible World of "Candy Land"
Kristin Chenoweth hosts the six-episode competition series, premiering Sunday, November 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/13/20 - 11:52 AM]
Oxygen's Longest-Running Original Series "Snapped" Commemorates Its 500th Episode on Sunday, November 22, at 6PM ET/PT
With 28 defining seasons and nearly 16 years of production, "Snapped" is the network's longest-running original series and one of the most successful true-crime shows in history.

[10/13/20 - 11:36 AM]
EPIX's Provocative Late Night Stand-Up Series "Unprotected Sets" Returns for a Second Season Premiering October 16, 2020
In this voyeuristic, stand-up comedy series, nex-gen headliners allow cameras behind the scenes, and inside their minds, giving viewers a premium experience, connecting the comedy with their intimate confessions.

[10/13/20 - 11:01 AM]
Showtime(R) Announces Premiere Date for Final Season of "Shameless"
The 11th and final season of its hit series will premiere Sunday, December 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/13/20 - 11:01 AM]
Chris "Ludacris" Bridges Brings His New Animated Musical Kids Series "Karma's World" to Netflix
The new CG animated series is a coming of age story about a young Black girl finding her voice and using it to change her world.

[10/13/20 - 10:03 AM]
CBS Announces Primetime Premiere Dates for 10 Scripted Series Across Five Nights
Additional premiere dates for November will be announced shortly.

[10/13/20 - 09:45 AM]
Youtube Originals Record-Breaking Livestream "The Creator Games Presented by MrBeast" Returns October 17 for 2nd Live Tournament
Only on YouTube and sponsored in the U.S. by Tic Tac(R), "The Creator Games 2," goes live on MrBeast's YouTube Channel at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST.

[10/13/20 - 09:38 AM]
YouTube Sensation Queen Naija Joins Week Three of "Released" to Premiere New Music Video "Love Language"
An alumni of YouTube Music's Artist on the Rise, Queen Naija is a true YouTube success story.

[10/13/20 - 09:17 AM]
Shawn Mendes Documentary "In Wonder" Comes to Netflix November 23
The debut feature length documentary, a TIFF special event selection, from acclaimed music video director Grant Singer, is a portrait of Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.

[10/13/20 - 09:07 AM]
Video: First Full-Length Trailer for David E. Kelley's "Big Sky" Now Available
Kathryn Winnick, Kylie Bunbury and Ryan Phillippe star in the drama, premiering Tuesday, November 17.

[10/13/20 - 09:04 AM]
"60 Minutes" Makes the Top Five for the Third-Straight Week
CBS News spins the numbers for Sunday, October 11.

[10/13/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "I'm Your Woman" Starring Rachel Brosnahan - Debut Trailer
The 1970s set crime drama will open in select theaters on December 4 ahead of its global launch on Prime Video on December 11.

[10/13/20 - 08:34 AM]
"The NFL on CBS" Week 5 National Game Coverage Scores in Viewership, Up +6% with Average Of 22.870 Million Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, October 11.

[10/13/20 - 08:15 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos; ABC Leads Total Viewers
Game 1 of the NLCS pushes the former in front among adults 18-49.

[10/13/20 - 07:52 AM]
Video: "Chico Bon Bon" Season 4 Trailer - Netflix Jr
There's no problem that Chico Bon Bon and his "Fix-it Force" can't solve.

[10/13/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Crown" Season 4 - Official Teaser - Netflix
In the 1980s, Elizabeth clashes with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher while Prince Charles enters a tumultuous marriage with Lady Diana Spencer.

[10/13/20 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix Announces AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday, Emicida's Documentary That Releases on December 8, 2020
The film, directed by Fred Ouro Preto, explores the production of the Estúdio AmarElo project and, at the same time, the history of Brazilian black culture in the last 100 years.

[10/13/20 - 06:00 AM]
NBC Will Broadcast 19th Annual "National Dog Show" on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26 at Noon in All Time Zones
The club will stage a single, two-day show on November 14-15 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.

[10/13/20 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult" - Official Trailer - Starz
The series chronicles the extraordinary and harrowing journey of India Oxenberg - the daughter of Hollywood actress Catherine Oxenberg and a descendant of European royalty - who was seduced into the modern-day sex-slave cult NXIVM.

[10/13/20 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The documentary film follows the story of tennis legend Guillermo Vilas, who for more than 40 years demanded a revision of the rankings so he'd be recognized as No. 1 in the world.

[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.







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[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
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Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
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Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins are among the latest additions.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
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