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[12/01/20 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 1
Updates include: Netflix rescinds "Queen Sono" renewal; David Ramsey to return as John Diggle in "Arrowverse" series; and ABC's "Big Sky" taps trio for recurring roles.

[12/01/20 - 02:08 PM]
"The Price Is Right at Night" and "Let's Make a Deal Primetime" Celebrate the Holidays with Back-to-Back Themed Primetime Specials, Tuesday, Dec. 22 on CBS!
Said duo was previously scheduled for the night prior, Monday, December 21.

[12/01/20 - 01:30 PM]
Armie Hammer to Star in Paramount+ Limited Event Series "The Offer"
The 10-episode event series is based on Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy's extraordinary, never-revealed experiences of making "The Godfather."

[12/01/20 - 01:28 PM]
PBS Programming Guide Winter 2021: January - March
Highlights include dramas "Elizabeth Is Missing," "All Creatures Great and Small," "Miss Scarlet & The Duke" and "The Long Song."

[12/01/20 - 01:06 PM]
"Little Women: Atlanta" Returns with a Two-Hour Kick Off Special Including a Tribute to Minnie on Friday, January 22
Starting on January 29 the series will premiere 90-minute supersized episodes every Friday night, followed by the all-new 30 minute after show, "Little Women: Atlanta Unfiltered," hosted by Loni Love.

[12/01/20 - 01:01 PM]
Dana Walden Reorganizes Studio and Platform Original Content Operations Under Her Purview
The restructure follows the strategic reorganization at The Walt Disney Company to accelerate the Company's growth in its direct-to-consumer businesses.

[12/01/20 - 12:38 PM]
Nickelodeon and Time's "Kid of the Year" TV Special to Simulcast on Nick, TV Land, TeenNick and Nicktoons Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
The special will also air on Comedy Central on Friday, December 11 and CBS Television Network on Monday, December 21.

[12/01/20 - 12:13 PM]
"Wonder Woman 1984" to Debut on HBO Max in 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
HBO Max will expand these capabilities to further films and TV series, as well as adding support for additional devices, throughout 2021.

[12/01/20 - 11:50 AM]
Gunpowder & Sky's Dust Teams with Balboa Productions to Develop Sci-Fi Sports Drama Series, "Meshed"
Based on the short story by Rich Larson and set in the not-so-distant future, the series is centered around Mesh technology which allows for an immersive experience of professional basketball through the eyes of its athletes.

[12/01/20 - 11:27 AM]
Jada Pinkett Smith Set to Star in Netflix's "Redd Zone" from Westbrook Studios
Based on a true story, the film follows Tia Magee (Pinkett Smith), a single mother who steps forward to help her sons and their high school football teammates, "The Bros," heal after the murder of their best friend, Dominic Redd.

[12/01/20 - 11:11 AM]
"The Talk" Announces Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth as New Hosts
They replace Marie Osmond, who left the show last season, and Eve, who announced last month she is departing the series in December after three seasons.

[12/01/20 - 11:01 AM]
Max Original "Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020" from EP Laura Benanti to Premiere Dec. 17 on HBO Max
Told in a self-shot documentary style, the special shines a light on the personal experiences and incredible musical talent of teens across America that have been confronted with the many unique challenges of 2020.

[12/01/20 - 10:06 AM]
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone Will Star in "God's Favorite Idiot," A Netflix Comedy Series
The series follows a mid level tech support employee who finds love at exactly the same time he becomes the unwitting messenger of God.

[12/01/20 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Acquires Exclusive SVOD Streaming Rights to "The Middle"
Two-time Emmy winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations.

[12/01/20 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Acquires Joe Penna's Sci-Fi Thriller "Stowaway" Starring Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette, Daniel Dae Kim and Shamier Anderson
On a mission headed to Mars, an unintended stowaway (Anderson) accidentally causes severe damage to the spaceship's life support systems.

[12/01/20 - 09:30 AM]
Starz Announces "Blindspotting" Series Cast and Begins Production in Oakland and Los Angeles
Recording artist Benjamin Earl Turner, Atticus Woodward, Jaylen Barron and Candace Nicholas-Lippman have been cast as series regulars alongside series star and Emmy Award-winner Jasmine Cephas Jones.

[12/01/20 - 09:15 AM]
Crowdsourced Storytelling Project "PBS American Portrait" Premieres A New Four-Part Documentary Series on January 5, 2021
Produced by PBS and RadicalMedia, each of the four new hour-long programs blends stories filmed by everyday people to create a chorus of voices sharing both common and unique experiences from across the country.

[12/01/20 - 09:03 AM]
All-New Special "Gordon Ramsay's American Road Trip" to Debut Tuesday, Jan. 5 on FOX
The two-hour special follows award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay as he gets out of the kitchen and hits the road with his best friends, chef Gino D'Acampo and maître d'hôtel Fred Sirieix.

[12/01/20 - 09:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Expands International Slate with Bilingual Comedy Series "Acapulco," Starring Eugenio Derbez
In "Acapulco," a young Mexican man's dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime at the hottest resort in Acapulco.

[12/01/20 - 08:34 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Disney Holiday Singalong" Sparks ABC Victory
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[12/01/20 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Song Exploder" Volume 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Featured artists in Volume 2 include Dua Lipa, The Killers, Nine Inch Nails and Natalia Lafourcade.

[12/01/20 - 08:16 AM]
Video: "Run the World" - Official Teaser - Starz
Head up, eyes on the prize, world domination.

[12/01/20 - 07:59 AM]
HBO Sports and Major League Baseball Team Up for "Under the Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia Story," Debuting December 22
The film features the deeply personal story of New York Yankees pitcher Cartsen Charles ("CC") Sabathia, Jr., using as its foundation behind-the-scenes footage from his final season with the Yankees in 2019.

[12/01/20 - 02:45 AM]
Video: "Escena en Blanco y Negro" - Official Trailer - Amazon Prime Video
Look for the streamer's latest original on Tuesday, December 15.

[12/01/20 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Prodigal daughter Tumi tries to make things right after completely ruining what should have been her sister's picture-perfect Christmas wedding.

[12/01/20 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Home for Christmas" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Johanne settles into a promising relationship while contending with new neighbors, ex-boyfriends and her own troubled family.

[11/30/20 - 11:52 PM]
Netflix Announces the Korean Adaptation of Its Spanish Original Series "La Casa de Papel"
With its production of 12 episodes of the Korean adaptation, Netflix is expected to breathe new life into the familiar storyline and bring the material afresh to global audiences.

[11/30/20 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 30
Updates include: "All Creatures Great and Small" to return for second season on PBS; Gugu Mbatha-Raw to star in Apple's "Surface"; and trio in talks to join "Willow" TV series at Disney+.

[11/30/20 - 06:55 PM]
NBC Adjusts Tuesday, Thursday Lineups After Latest NFL Change
This week's "The Voice" and "Transplant" originals are back on Tuesday night; as are "The Voice Holiday Celebration" and "Dateline NBC" on Thursday.

[11/30/20 - 04:44 PM]
Video: "Men in Kilts" - St. Andrew's Day - Starz
The series premieres in early 2021 on the pay channel.

[11/30/20 - 04:00 PM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Continues Reign for NBC
The network easily takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/30/20 - 03:52 PM]
Week 12 Ravens-Steelers Game Moved to Wednesday at 3:40 PM ET on NBC
Other changes include this Thursday night's telecast of Cowboys at Ravens moving to next Tuesday, December 8.

[11/30/20 - 12:08 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Sports Documentary Films Offers First Look at "Macho: The Hector Camacho Story"
Premiering this Friday, December 4, the documentary debuts eight years after Camacho's fatal shooting in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

[11/30/20 - 11:01 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer for Max Original "My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood" Premiering Dec. 3
The special features many heartfelt moments and performances, including a duet with John Legend, singing "Hallelujah," an original song he co-wrote with Toby Gad, which appears on her "My Gift" album.

[11/30/20 - 09:52 AM]
Naomi Watts Starrer "Penguin Bloom" from Made Up Stories, Jam Tart Films and Broadtalk Acquired by Netflix in Select Countries
The film also stars Andrew Lincoln, Jacki Weaver, Rachel House, Leeanna Walsman, Lisa Hensley, Griffin Murray-Johnston, Felix Cameron and Abe Clifford-Barr.

[11/30/20 - 09:15 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Dallas" Returns for Season Five on Tuesday, January 5 at 9 PM ET/PT
New housewife and physician Tiffany Moon joins this season, wasting no time inserting herself into the drama with the ladies.

[11/30/20 - 09:07 AM]
"The Daily Show's" Roy Wood Jr. Set to Host "31 More Days of Being Home for the Holidays" December Programming Event on Comedy Central
The month-long programming block, now in its third year, provides viewers a "holiday from the holiday" with holiday themed episodes of iconic shows, weekend movie marathons and all-new comedy specials.

[11/30/20 - 09:01 AM]
An Elite Team of Researchers Return to the Field with All New Clues in Travel Channel's Hit Series "Expedition Bigfoot"
The "Expedition Bigfoot" team have reassembled to review their findings from last season and reevaluate the algorithm to respond to the uptick in Bigfoot sightings just this year, in the new one-hour special premiering on Sunday, January 3.

[11/30/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Best Leftovers Ever!" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Skillful cooks competing for a $10,000 "cash-erole" transform tired old leftovers into tantalizing new dishes over two themed rounds.

[11/30/20 - 09:00 AM]
ABC to Simulcast Two December ESPN "Monday Night Football" Games, Plus an NFL Wild Card Game in January
For ESPN's NFL Wild Card presentation, airing either January 9 or 10, ESPN will utilize its signature MegaCast production marking the concept's NFL postseason debut and delivering fans the most extensive multichannel NFL Playoff game offering to date.

[11/30/20 - 08:52 AM]
ESPN Activates MegaCast Production for NFL Wild Card Presentation; Most-Extensive Multi-Channel NFL Playoff Game Offering to Date
Viewers will be treated to at least four distinct presentations across five Walt Disney Company networks as ESPN and ABC will simulcast the traditional telecast, ESPN2 and Freeform will produce their own distinct viewing experiences and ESPN Deportes will air the Spanish-language offering.

[11/30/20 - 08:36 AM]
"Bangkok Breaking" Announces "Weir" Sukollawat Kanaros and "Aom" Sushar Manaying as Lead Cast
Filmed entirely in Thailand, this action-thriller drama is directed and written by Kongkiat Komesiri, with Prabda Yoon serving as showrunner and executive producer.

[11/30/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Hilda" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Futures
The Fearless, free-spirited Hilda finds new friends, adventure and magical creatures when she leaves her enchanted forest home and journeys to the city.

[11/30/20 - 07:00 AM]
30 for 30 Documentary "The Infinite Race" to Premiere December 15 on ESPN and ESPN Deportes
The film has screened as part of many film festivals, including the DocLands Documentary Film Festival, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, the International Documentary Film Festival of Mexico City and San Francisco DocFest.

[11/30/20 - 05:21 AM]
Netflix Announces the Start of Production of "Maldivas," A Series Around the Intrigues in a "Carioca" Condo
The new Netflix dramedy series produced in Brazil follows the Maldivas - that named the series - condo residents and is surrounded by mystery and intrigues but also a lot of jeers and acid humor.

[11/30/20 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Everybody's Game" - Official Trailer
Coming from the most unlikely of rugby playing backgrounds these athletes show their experience of rising through the ranks in rugby and how this sport that many of their peers have never heard of, has now become their livelihood.

[11/30/20 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Red Dot" - Official Teaser - Netflix
David and Nadja attempt to rekindle their relationship on a romantic hiking trip to the North of Sweden.

[11/29/20 - 06:14 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Low Key Night
A rebroadcast of "The Voice" and "SNL Vintage" lead the evening in total viewers.

[11/29/20 - 04:05 PM]
Video: "Snowfall" - Wrong - Season 4 Teaser - FX
The series returns to FX in Spring 2021.

[11/29/20 - 11:26 AM]
It's Happy Who Year Once Again as "Doctor Who" Returns on New Year's Day with Dalek-Filled Special
The Thirteenth Doctor will kick-off 2021 with an action-packed episode entitled "Revolution of the Daleks," set to air on Friday, January 1 at 8:00/7:00c.







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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.