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    [sunday, november 22, 2020]    
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[11/22/20 - 08:01 PM]
Netflix Announces Exclusive Premiere of "Your Name Engraved Herein"
Taiwan's highest-grossing LGBTQ film of all time will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide on December 23.

[11/22/20 - 09:56 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Lifts ABC to Victory
The Alphabet once again takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/21/20 - 08:51 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, FOX Share in Adults 18-49 Honors
Said duo tops demos while NBC is the most-watched network last night.

[11/20/20 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 20
Updates include: The CW's "Black Lightning" to end after four seasons; Steven Lightfoot to run Apple's "Shantaram"; and Paul James cast in Showtime's "I Love This for You."

[11/20/20 - 09:31 PM]
Sanjay Dutt Returns to the Screen on December 11 with "Torbaaz" on Netflix
The story of the journey of redemption and rising from personal tragedy, set in Afghanistan, is the first Sanjay Dutt release after his successful recovery from illness earlier this year.

[11/20/20 - 12:01 PM]
NBC and Time Partner for Inaugural "Time Person of the Year" Special Set for Thursday, Dec. 10
In addition, the special will spotlight editors' selections for the categories that recognize the influence of individuals in specific sectors: Businessperson of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Athlete of the Year and Guardians of the Year.

[11/20/20 - 11:09 AM]
Animal Planet Premieres Three-Part Television Event "Walking with Elephants" on Dec. 15
The special follows Levison Wood, a passionate explorer and conservationist, as he is led by these magnificent animals on their annual epic migration across Botswana; a journey fraught with risks and dangers as elephants are coming under more threats than ever before.

[11/20/20 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Gives Series Order to "The Last of Us"; Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann Write and Executive Produce
The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television; while PlayStation Productions, Word Games, and Naughty Dog produce.

[11/20/20 - 10:45 AM]
TLC Spreads Holiday Cheer with Two New Themed Episodes of Fan-Favorite Medical Series "Dr. Pimple Popper: Season's Squeezings" and "My Feet Are Killing Me: Under the Mistletoes"
From pop-aholics to the sock-shock, these specials are just what the doctor ordered to cure any holiday blues.

[11/20/20 - 10:36 AM]
NBC Starts 2021 with a Tina Fey Comedy, Fan Favorite Gameshows and the Return of Emmy Award Winner "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"
"Mr. Mayor," starring Ted Danson and Holly Hunter, will premiere on Thursday, January 7 with two episodes at 8:00/7:00c and 8:30/7:30c.

[11/20/20 - 10:18 AM]
HBO Max Picks Up Six-Part Documentary Series Inside the Life of Superstar Nicki Minaj
Each of the six half-hour episodes of this untitled project will explore Nicki's brilliantly creative mind and tell the story of her personal and professional journey.

[11/20/20 - 10:00 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Group Sets Overall Deal with Author and Activist Kimberly Latrice Jones
Under terms of the pact, Jones will collaborate with WBTVG to develop and produce original programming for all platforms, including streaming services, cable and the five broadcast networks.

[11/20/20 - 09:20 AM]
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) Ushers in the Holiday Season with Its 94th Edition Nov. 26 on NBC, with Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Kicking Off the Show and Featuring a Special Appearance by Dolly Parton
This year the procession will forgo marching down the traditional 2.5-mile route in Manhattan in order to avoid gathering large crowds.

[11/20/20 - 08:17 AM]
"Supermarket Stakeout" Returns With Brand-New Season of Fast-Paced Outdoor Cooking Battles Where Luck, Negotiation and Cooking Skills Are the Ingredients to Win
Alex Guarnaschelli is back to host the new season, due on Tuesday, December 29 on Food Network.

[11/20/20 - 08:13 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Thursday Night Football" Delivers Another FOX Win
The network once again takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/20/20 - 08:06 AM]
"Stranger Things" Welcomes Eight New Cast Members to Hawkins
Robert Englund, Eduardo Franco, Jamie Campbell Bower, Sherman Augustus, Mason Dye, Tom Wlaschiha, Nikola Djuricko and Joseph Quinn are all on tap for the latest season of the Netflix series.

[11/20/20 - 07:26 AM]
Crackle Premieres "Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer" on December 1
The animated kids film features the all-star voice talent of Josh Hutcherson, Samantha Bee, Martin Short, Morena Baccarin, Jeff Dunham and John Cleese and is Dove approved for all ages.

[11/20/20 - 07:01 AM]
Paranormal Investigators Amy Bruni and Adam Berry, Along with Psychic Medium Chip Coffey, Investigate Mind-Bending Hauntings Across America in a New Season of "Kindred Spirits" - Saturday, January 2 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Investigating America's rich haunted history, Bruni, Berry and Coffey dig deep into the past to identify the restless spirits haunting the country's oldest inns, homes and estates.

[11/20/20 - 07:01 AM]
BYUtv Holiday Programming Brings Families Together with Concerts from Lauren Daigle, "The Chosen" with Top Christian Artists, and The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square with Kelli O'Hara & Richard Thomas
Other highlights include holiday specials from BYUtv's hit shows "Random Acts," "Grace Notes" and "Studio C."

[11/20/20 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Studios Acquires "Coming 2 America" from Paramount Pictures
This long-awaited sequel to the iconic comedy "Coming to America" will launch worldwide in over 240 countries and territories on Prime Video on March 5, 2021.

[11/20/20 - 02:04 AM]
Aisling Bea's Award-Winning Comedy "This Way Up" Returns to Channel 4 for Second Series
Aisling Bea's Merman-produced comedy co-starring Sharon Horgan has been commissioned for a second series for Channel 4 and Hulu.

[11/19/20 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 19
Updates include: Snoop Dogg to voice Amazon's "Oaklandia"; Kate Folk brings "Out There" to Hulu; and Alkoya Brunson cast in "DC's Stargirl" at The CW.

[11/19/20 - 12:45 PM]
MotorTrend Mixes Motors and Merriment in the All-New "Holiday Hooptie Challenge"
One part white elephant gift exchange, one part driving competition, one part chaos and all parts merriment, the special is like your typical holiday celebration but with burnouts and drag racing.

[11/19/20 - 12:14 PM]
Ghosts from Throughout History: An All New Season of "Mysteries of the Abandoned" Premieres December 3 on Science Channel
Once important and significant sites and structures across the globe, today these abandoned marvels are mere ghosts of their once rich - sometimes haunting - history.

[11/19/20 - 12:11 PM]
Discovery Announces Second Season of "Undercover Billionaire" with Three Business Tycoons Vying to Make a Million-Dollar Company in Just 90 Days
This season, three successful entrepreneurs are betting $1 million that they can go undercover in three different cities, start their own business with just $100 and top the million-dollar mark in just 90 days.

[11/19/20 - 12:07 PM]
Get Ready for an Original Series That Pulls Back the Curtain on the Government - "The G Word with Adam Conover" Is Coming to Netflix
The "Adam Ruins Everything" host moves to Netflix for his latest project.

[11/19/20 - 11:42 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "Death Saved My Life" Executive Produced by and Starring Meagan Good, Chike Okonkwo and La'Myia Good for Network's Winter Ripped from the Headlines Slate
Real-life sisters Meagan and La'Myia Good portray siblings in the film, which is inspired by true events and tells the story of a woman who faked her own death in order to trap her husband after he hires a hitman to kill her.

[11/19/20 - 11:15 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Sports Documentary Films Releases Trailer and Poster Art for "Macho: The Hector Camacho Story"
The documentary debuts eight years after Camacho's fatal shooting in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

[11/19/20 - 11:09 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Season Two Premiere Date and New Series Regulars for Epic Space Drama "For All Mankind"
The 10 episode second season will debut with the first episode, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday, exclusively on Apple TV+.

[11/19/20 - 11:06 AM]
Network Television Premiere "Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time" - One Hour Stand-Up Special Airs Friday, December 4 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
"I'm thrilled to have another special on Comedy Central," said Gaffigan. "I'll never forget how much Beyond The Pale appearing on Comedy Central changed my career."

[11/19/20 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Announces Early 2021 Scripted Series Premiere Dates
Highlights include the debut of the empty-nester comedy series "Call Your Mother," from creator Kari Lizer.

[11/19/20 - 10:06 AM]
"The Walking Dead's" Extended 10th Season of Six New Episodes Premieres Sunday, February 28 on AMC
All six episodes will also debut early on AMC+, the premium streaming bundle, every Thursday prior to the episodes' linear premieres on Sundays, beginning February 25.

[11/19/20 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Orders Limited Event Series "DMZ" from Roberto Patino and Ava DuVernay
Production on the limited series, based on the comic series published by DC, is scheduled to begin in 2021.

[11/19/20 - 09:30 AM]
FOX Unveils "Game of Talents," An All-New Unscripted Variety Show Featuring a Spectacle of Incredible Talents and Hosted by Emmy Award Winner Wayne Brady
The series, produced by Fremantle and based on its hit international format, is currently in production in Los Angeles.

[11/19/20 - 09:21 AM]
"CBS Sunday Morning" Celebrates America's Love of Animals in All Shapes and Sizes in a One-Hour Primetime Special "The Pet Project," Friday, Nov. 27 on CBS
Anchored by Jane Pauley, "The Pet Project" looks at all aspects of our passion for pets - from viral videos online and family pets to a visit with Bindi Irwin and her siblings.

[11/19/20 - 09:01 AM]
Showtime(R) to Air the Television Premiere of "1917"
The movie will also be available for network subscribers across Showtime platforms and distributor platforms.

[11/19/20 - 09:00 AM]
"Doc McStuffins" TV Special Set for Friday, Dec. 4, on Disney Junior
"The Doc Is In" is a special featuring the beloved animated icon interacting with real kids, families and medical professionals about healthy habits.

[11/19/20 - 08:57 AM]
Ovation TV Put $1 Million Behind COVID Relief for Arts Sector in 2020, Pledges to Continue Investment Next Year by Offering Struggling Organizations Free Airtime
Stand For The Arts, Ovation's national advocacy platform, represents hundreds of regional arts organizations and venues across the country.

[11/19/20 - 08:39 AM]
Nominations Announced for the Inaugural "Critics Choice Super Awards" Honoring Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, Action, and Animation Movies and Series
The winners will be revealed in a special television presentation, which will be produced remotely following COVID safety protocols, hosted by writer/director/podcaster Kevin Smith and actress/writer Dani Fernandez.

[11/19/20 - 08:30 AM]
Starz Casts Renowned Actor Luis Guzman to Guest Star in Critically Acclaimed Hit Crime Drama "Hightown" Season Two
Production is currently underway on the 10-episode second season of the series created by Rebecca Cutter, who will make her television directorial debut this season.

[11/19/20 - 08:27 AM]
TLC Launches "90 Day Fiance: The Podcast," The Official Podcast for Exclusive Dish and Behind-the-Scenes Content from Cable's #1 Series for Women
The podcast is set to launch on Tuesday, December 1, just in time for the December 6 premiere of Season 8.

[11/19/20 - 08:17 AM]
A Brand New Stand-Up Special from London Hughes - "To Catch a D*ck" - Will Hit Netflix on Dec. 22nd
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[11/19/20 - 08:11 AM]
A New Psychological Thriller from Writer/Director Sigal Avin, "Losing Alice" Premieres January 22 on Apple TV+
The film follows an aging director, Alice, and her growing obsession with a young screenwriter whose dark, troubling script appears to be more truth than fiction.

[11/19/20 - 08:10 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Rises in Latest FOX Demo Victory
The network takes home the adults 18-49 honors while NBC is the most-watched network overall.

[11/19/20 - 08:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Renews Hit Sitcom "Friends" for Nick at Nite as Part of Multi-Series ViacomCBS Syndication Deal
Also included in the deal were the off-network cable premiere rights to TV's number-one comedy series, "Young Sheldon," scheduled to begin on Nick at Nite on Monday, November 30.

[11/19/20 - 08:00 AM]
Drama Series "Coyote" to Debut Exclusively on CBS All Access on Jan. 7
The six-episode series - starring Michael Chiklis, Juan Pablo Raba and Adriana Paz - was originally targeted for sibling Paramount Network.

[11/19/20 - 07:10 AM]
The Year Ends on a Sweet Note with the Return of Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship"
Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman are back with a new season beginning Monday, December 28 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/19/20 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Chico Bon Bon and the Very Berry Holiday" Trailer - Netflix Jr
The Fix-It Force makes a plan to hit every home as fast as they can, delivering Blunderberry Cakes before the town awakes to avoid a holiday disaster.

[11/19/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Giving Voice" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Executive produced by Viola Davis and John Legend, "Giving Voice" follows students in the annual August Wilson Monologue Competition inspired by the late playwright.

[11/19/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Godmothered" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Set at Christmas time, "Godmothered" is a comedy about Eleanor, a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training (Jillian Bell) who upon hearing that her chosen profession is facing extinction, decides to show the world that people still need fairy godmothers.







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[12/23/24 - 02:36 PM]
College Football Playoff Scores 10.6 Million Average Viewers Across ESPN Platforms and TNT Sports
Tennessee/Ohio State and Indiana/Notre Dame on ESPN/ABC become two of top three most-watched games of the season.

[12/23/24 - 01:22 PM]
"Yellowstone" 5B Finale Continues Its Record-Breaking Run with 13.1M Total Viewers in L3 Marking the Biggest Episode in Series History
Said run marked the most watched season in the series' history with 13.6M total viewers.

[12/23/24 - 01:15 PM]
For the 4th Consecutive Year, ABC News' "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine Across the Board
"20/20" outdelivered "Dateline" in all key target demos for the 4th consecutive year - since 2021.

[12/23/24 - 01:02 PM]
NBC Is Set to Ring in the New Year with a Live Broadcast of the 136th Rose Parade Presented by Honda on Wednesday, Jan. 1
"Today" co-anchor Hoda Kotb and weather and feature anchor Al Roker will return to the booth for this year's telecast from "TV Corner."

[12/23/24 - 11:13 AM]
Award-Winning Danish Miniseries "Bullshit" Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, January 30, 2025 on Viaplay
This coming-of-age Danish language historical drama tells the powerful story of a group of lost and rebellious youths who find community and belonging in the hardcore biker gang "Bullshit," but leads to a world of brutal conflict.

[12/23/24 - 10:40 AM]
Max Renews Original Adult Animated Series "Creature Commandos," from DC Studios, for Second Season
New episodes debut weekly every Thursday on Max, with the season one finale dropping January 9.

[12/23/24 - 10:31 AM]
As an Early Holiday Gift to Fans Hallmark Announces That Its Hit Reality Competition Series, "Finding Mr. Christmas," Is Renewed for a Second Season
"Bringing this show to life was such a dream come true," said Jonathan Bennett. "There're definitely more stories to be told in season two and so much more fun to be had. We're really just scratching the surface here."

[12/23/24 - 10:02 AM]
"TMZ Investigates: Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer" Premieres Monday, January 6 at 8/7c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
TMZ exclusively speaks to several sources who say, despite his charismatic personality, Mangione also displayed a dark side and uncovers shocking new details about how he became enraged by corporate greed before quietly plotting to kill a healthcare CEO.

[12/23/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?" Debuts January 10
Host of the award-winning series "Real Time with Bill Maher," acclaimed comedian and satirist Bill Maher serves up another dose of reality in his 13th HBO stand-up special.

[12/23/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Going Dutch" Season 1 First Look - FOX TV
Tune in for the series premiere Thursday, January 2 on FOX and next day on Hulu.

[12/23/24 - 08:58 AM]
Cedric the Entertainer Serves Up a Double Dose of Laughter with Special Editions of "The Greatest @Home Videos"
Look for "Holiday Edition" on December 27 and "Cedy Awards" on January 3.

[12/23/24 - 08:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Unveils the Dark Side of Hollywood with an All-New Season of "Death by Fame"
The series delves into the dark side of fame and celebrity, uncovering the shocking true stories behind the murders of some of Hollywood's most promising stars.

[12/23/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "All Creatures Great and Small" Season 5 Trailer
Toast to an all-new season, premiering on Sunday, January 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/23/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Zero Day" - Official Teaser - Netflix
After a cyberattack sabotages transportation and power infrastructure across the U.S., former President George Mullen is asked to find the culprit.

[12/23/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Lovers Anonymous" - Teaser - Netflix
Cem, scarred by a childhood that crushed his trust in love, runs the "Love Hospital," until Hazal, who believes in the power of love, disrupts his life.