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[10/22/20 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 22
Updates include: Apple reveals cast of "Pachinko" adaptation; Rosario Dawson signs onto Hulu's "Dopesick"; and Tim Burton to shepherd proposed "The Addams Family" TV series.

[10/22/20 - 01:21 PM]
The ID Films Premiere of "The Witmans" Explores the Harsh Realities of the United States Sentencing Its Children to Life Without Parole
Look for the two-hour event Tuesday, December 1 at 9:00/8:00c on Investigation Discovery.

[10/22/20 - 12:00 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Trailer and Poster Art for New Docu-Series "The Reagans"
The four-part series contextualizes the legacy of Ronald and Nancy a generation later while exploring the palace intrigue of the Reagan White House years.

[10/22/20 - 10:47 AM]
Video: "Voices of Fire" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The series, from executive producer Pharrell Williams, launches November 20.

[10/22/20 - 10:30 AM]
HBO Max Highlights - November 2020
New additions include "12 Dates of Christmas," "Full Bloom," "I Hate Suzie," "Valley of Tears" and "Veneno"; plus the HBO Max bows of "Titans" and "Young Justice" (both on November 1).

[10/22/20 - 10:06 AM]
TBS Orders New Season of Top-Rated Comedy Anthology Series "Miracle Workers"
The network has tapped Dan Mirk and Robert Padnick to serve as showrunners for the newest installment.

[10/22/20 - 10:00 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Extends Its Unprecedented Run with Consecutive Shows During Its 46th Season
In addition to the previously announced five shows in a row (October 3 through October 31), there will now be an additional sixth original "SNL" on November 7.

[10/22/20 - 09:32 AM]
Video: "Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square" Starring Christine Baranski - Official Trailer - Netflix
The musical also features Treat Williams, Jeanine Mason, Josh Segarra, Mary Lane Haskell, and many more talented folks.

[10/22/20 - 09:30 AM]
Lifetime Joins the 94th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) with Holiday-Themed Inaugural Float
The festive float inspired by the network's popular "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" holiday movie event, featuring 30 new movies premiering through Christmas.

[10/22/20 - 09:18 AM]
Video: Official Hulu Trailer - "Run"
There's something unnatural, even sinister about the relationship between Chloe (newcomer Kiera Allen) and her mom, Diane (Sarah Paulson).

[10/22/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Announces Premiere Date for "Your Honor" and Debuts Second Trailer
The 10-episode legal thriller stars Cranston as Michael Desiato, a respected New Orleans judge whose teenage son, Adam (Hunter Doohan), is involved in a hit-and-run that leads to a high-stakes game of lies, deceit and impossible choices.

[10/22/20 - 08:19 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, World Series Stay on Top
Coverage of Game 2 holds off the competition in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/22/20 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "The Liberator" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A diverse, deeply brave crew of ragtag soldiers become some of the most heroic fighters of the European invasion in World War II.

[10/22/20 - 08:00 AM]
Country Music Legend Charley Pride to Receive the 2020 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at "The 54th Annual CMA Awards"
Previous recipients of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award include Willie Nelson (2012), Kenny Rogers (2013), Johnny Cash (2015), Dolly Parton (2016) and Kris Kristofferson (2019).

[10/22/20 - 07:23 AM]
VH1's Tiffany "New York" Pollard Returns for "I Love New York: Reunited" Hosted by Vivica A. Fox Airing Monday, November 23rd at 8:00pm ET/PT
Plus: look for "Hollywood Exes: Reunited" on Tuesday, November 24 at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/22/20 - 07:16 AM]
Video: "The Prom" - Official Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Directed by Ryan Murphy, "The Prom" is the spectacular, big-hearted film adaptation of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical.

[10/22/20 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Servant" - Hooked - Apple TV+
From M. Night Shyamalan, season two arrives January 15 on Apple TV+.

[10/22/20 - 05:30 AM]
Alicia Keys, America Ferrera and Kerry Washington Host "Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy," to Be Broadcast Thursday, Oct. 29 on CBS
The special will feature appearances by Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, Cobie Smulders, Coldplay, Condoleezza Rice, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, John Kasich, Kelly Clarkson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Natalie Portman, Shaquille O'Neal, Tan France and Wilmer Valderrama.

[10/22/20 - 03:04 AM]
David Tennant and Michael Sheen, or Should That Be Michael Sheen and David Tennant Return with More "Staged" for BBC One
Also returning for the new series are Georgia Tennant, Anna Lundberg and Lucy Eaton alongside Nina Sosanya and Simon Evans with new addition to the regular cast Primetime Emmy-winner Ben Schwartz, playing the assistant to Michael and David's American agent.

[10/22/20 - 01:17 AM]
Video: "Paranormal" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Refaat Ismail, a cynical hematology professor with a dark sense of humor, has his world turned upside down and his lifelong scientific convictions questioned after he begins to experience paranormal activities.

[10/21/20 - 11:52 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 21
Updates include: Paramount+ targets "Flashdance" TV series; Audra McDonald, Taylor Schilling to lead Spectrum's "The Second Wave"; and Adam Rippon books figure skating comedy at NBC.

[10/21/20 - 02:53 PM]
An Open Letter from Quibi
Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman announce they are winding down the business and looking to sell its content and technology assets.

[10/21/20 - 02:27 PM]
TLC's Fan Favorite "Dr. Pimple Popper" Returns for a Brand-New Season December 21st at 9PM ET/PT
The new season kicks off with a holiday-themed special, "Season's Squeezings."

[10/21/20 - 02:14 PM]
Scott Speedman Joins the Cast of "You" Season 3
He'll play Matthew, a successful CEO, husband, and uncommunicative father.

[10/21/20 - 02:00 PM]
Disney+ Original Movie "Sneakerella" Now in Production for 2021 Debut
Talented up-and-coming actors Chosen Jacobs and Lexi Underwood will star alongside four-time NBA Champion John Salley in the new Disney+ original movie.

[10/21/20 - 12:30 PM]
ABC News Announces Three Hours of Special Primetime Coverage of the Final 2020 Presidential Debate, Thursday, Oct. 22, on ABC
Network coverage begins at 8:00 p.m. EDT with a one-hour special, "Trump vs. Biden: The Final Presidential Debate - A Special Edition of 20/20."

[10/21/20 - 11:30 AM]
Apple Lands "The Velvet Underground" from Academy Award-Nominated Director Todd Haynes
The film shows just how the group became a cultural touchstone representing a range of contradictions: the band is both of their time, yet timeless; literary yet realistic; rooted in high art and street culture.

[10/21/20 - 11:25 AM]
The Glamorous Sundance Now Original Thriller Returns - "Riviera," Season 3 - Exclusive North American Premiere on Thursday, November 5
The lavish eight-part season adds Rupert Graves and Clare-Hope Ashitey as new cast members, with returning cast members Julia Stiles, Poppy Delevingne and Jack Fox.

[10/21/20 - 11:00 AM]
CBS All Access' First Feature-Length Documentary "Console Wars" Now Available in Canada
An Official Selection of the 2020 SXSW Film Festival, the film takes viewers back to 1990 when Sega, a fledgling arcade company, assembled a team of underdogs to take on the greatest video game company in the world, Nintendo.

[10/21/20 - 10:46 AM]
CTV Original Comedy "Jann" to Exclusively Stream in the U.S. on Hulu
The first season, consisting of six episodes, and the eight episode second season will stream in the U.S. exclusively on Hulu early next year.

[10/21/20 - 10:03 AM]
CBS Announces Next Wave of Primetime Premiere Dates for Five Scripted Series Across Four Nights
"FBI," "FBI: Most Wanted," "Bull," "SEAL Team" and "The Unicorn" are the latest to lock in return dates.

[10/21/20 - 10:01 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders Untitled Series Starring Ziwe
The series will feature interviews, sketches and more - including unscripted and unpredictable real-world rendezvous between everyday people and Ziwe, a writer, comedian and performer.

[10/21/20 - 09:37 AM]
"Archer" Renewed for Season 12
FX Networks confirmed said news on social media this morning.

[10/21/20 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Tops Charts for FOX
Coverage of Game 1 however is down sharply from a year ago among adults 18-49 in the early results.

[10/21/20 - 07:36 AM]
Some Nightmares are Real... Season Two of the HLN Original Series "Real Life Nightmare" Returns Sunday, November 8
Featured in the series is never-before-seen evidence plus a call-to-action that provides viewers an opportunity to be part of the investigation.

[10/21/20 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "The Life Ahead" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"The Life Ahead" starring Sophia Loren and Ibrahima Gueye arrives on Netflix on November 13.

[10/21/20 - 07:11 AM]
Video: "Animaniacs" (Official) Trailer - A Hulu Original
22 years of pent-up zaniness coming your way!

[10/21/20 - 07:05 AM]
Video: Season 7 of "Braxton Family Values" Premieres Thursday, November 5 at 9PM ET/PT on WE tv
Following a year of love and loss, can the Braxtons come together and find their harmony once again?

[10/21/20 - 07:01 AM]
Virtual Concert "Clouds: A Musical Celebration" to Premiere on Disney+'s Facebook on October 24
The concert will feature performances from OneRepublic, renforshort, Fin Argus, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sammy Brown (Zach Sobiech's best friend and musical partner), all of whom are featured on the movie soundtrack.

[10/21/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Mank" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Starring Academy Award Winner Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Arliss Howard, Tom Pelphrey, Sam Troughton, Ferdinand Kingsley, Tuppence Middleton, Tom Burke, and Charles Dance.

[10/20/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 20
Updates include: Kristen Bell to star in Netflix's "The Woman in the House"; CBS eyes music competition series "50 States to Stardom"; and Tosin Morohunfola cast in Starz's "Run the World."

[10/20/20 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Australian comedy group Aunty Donna star in this hybrid of narrative and sketch comedy about three roommates making their way through an absurdist world.

[10/20/20 - 03:00 PM]
This January, FOX Brings the Drama with All-New Seasons of "9-1-1," "9-1-1: Lone Star," "The Resident" and "Prodigal Son"
"9-1-1" and "9-1-1: Lone Star" will air back-to-back on Mondays; while "Prodigal Son" is moving to Tuesdays following "The Resident."

[10/20/20 - 01:10 PM]
Netflix Reveals Stats and Facts About Its Top Movies in the Last Few Months
"Enola Holmes" (76 million), "American Murder: The Family Next Door" (52 million), "The Old Guard" (78 million), "Project Power" (75 million) and "The Kissing Booth 2" (66 million) are among the mentioned audiences.

[10/20/20 - 11:32 AM]
"OWN Spotlight: Black Women OWN The Conversation - Vote!" Premieres Tonight at 9p ET/PT
Special guests include Yvette Nicole Brown, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Valerie Jarrett, Tina Knowles Lawson, and Nneka Ogwumike.

[10/20/20 - 11:30 AM]
Bravo Greenlights Culinary Competition Show "Top Chef Amateurs"
Hosted by Gail Simmons and produced by Magical Elves, Bravo's newest culinary competition series gives talented home cooks the opportunity of lifetime to test their skills in the illustrious "Top Chef" kitchen.

[10/20/20 - 11:01 AM]
CMT Megahit "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team" Returns for Landmark Season 15 on Tuesday, November 24th at 10PM ET/PT
Additionally, the series premiere will simulcast on sister network MTV.

[10/20/20 - 11:00 AM]
Jon M. Chu to Direct Lucasfilm's "Willow" Series for Disney+ with Warwick Davis and Ron Howard Returning
Howard, director of the original "Willow" film, returns as executive producer on the series with Bob Dolman, writer of the original film, serving as consulting producer.

[10/20/20 - 10:59 AM]
HBO Orders Limited Series "The Son"
The limited series will star and be executive produced by Nine Stories' Jake Gyllenhaal.

[10/20/20 - 10:13 AM]
It's a Miracle! "Fleabag's" Andrew Scott Narrates BBC America's "Earth's Great Seasons"
Each episode explores how animals and plants rise to the challenges of the natural world throughout the year.







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[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
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[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]
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[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.

[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces March 19 Premiere Date for "Meal Ticket"
The feature-length documentary from Roc Nation, Known Originals, and Creative Control chronicles the history of a storied basketball tradition - the McDonald's All American Games.