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[12/14/20 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 14
Updates include: Hulu axes Marvel's "Helstrom" after one season; FOX passes on proposed "Empire" spin-off; and Apple's "Slow Horses" rounds out principal cast.

[12/14/20 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series examines not only the personal devastation caused by the drug, but also the shadowy origins of the crisis and the resultant, ongoing marginalization of Black and Brown people trapped by the U.S. prison and healthcare systems.

[12/14/20 - 01:37 PM]
Video: TNT's AEW Wrestlers Reenact Iconic Scenes from "A Christmas Story" in Celebration of TNT and TBS 24-Hour Marathon on December 24-25
Additionally, "AEW Dynamite" will air a special "Holiday Bash" episode on December 23 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT following the NBA game on TNT.

[12/14/20 - 12:32 PM]
USA Network Sets January Premieres for Season Two of "Straight Up Steve Austin" and New Family Docu-Comedy "The Rev"
They'll be joined by new episodes of "Chrisley Knows Best," currently in its eighth season.

[12/14/20 - 12:00 PM]
Hulu Acquires U.S. Rights to Ilana Glazer Starrer "False Positive"
Justin Theroux, Gretchen Mol, Sophia Bush, Josh Hamilton and Pierce Brosnan also star in the project, which marks John Lee and Ilana Glazer's feature film co-writing debut.

[12/14/20 - 11:39 AM]
Celebrate the Holidays with Unique Concert Special from the Makers of Canada's Beloved "Murdoch Mysteries" Period Drama with Contemporary Classical Pieces and Series Highlights Performed by Toronto Symphony Orchestra Musicians
"A Music Lover's Guide to Murdoch Mysteries" will premiere in the U.S. and Canada, on Christmas Eve, on Thursday, December 24, 2020 on Acorn TV.

[12/14/20 - 11:02 AM]
Showtime to Extend the Final Farewell to "Shameless" with All-New "Shameless Hall of Shame" Series
The six-episode series will feature new, original "Shameless" scenes juxtaposed with a retrospective look at each character's journey over the prior 10 seasons.

[12/14/20 - 11:02 AM]
Video: EPIX Debuts Trailer, Key Art and New Casting for Upcoming Dramedy Series "Bridge and Tunnel"
Written, directed and produced by Edward Burns, this dramedy series set in 1980 revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town.

[12/14/20 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Orders "Secret Celebrity Renovation," A New One-Hour Reality Series Hosted by "Entertainment Tonight's" Nischelle Turner
The new one-hour reality series gives celebrities in sports, music and entertainment the chance to gift a surprise home renovation to a meaningful person who helped guide them to success.

[12/14/20 - 10:34 AM]
Video: Attn Humans - "Resident Alien" Official Trailer & Key Art Is Now Available!
As previously announced, the mystery/sci-fi/doctor dramedy will premiere on Wednesday, January 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/14/20 - 10:24 AM]
"The Office" to Stream Exclusively on Peacock January 1, 2021
This includes all previously released episodes and brand new, never-before-seen content.

[12/14/20 - 10:20 AM]
VH1 Presents New Digital Docu-Series "Growing Up Black" Premiering Monday, December 14 at 12pm ET on VH1 YouTube
The premiere episode dives into the historic city of New Orleans, featuring a range of standout community leaders and artists.

[12/14/20 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Orders A24 Limited Series "Irma Vep" Starring Alicia Vikander
The project will revolve around Mira (Vikander), an American movie star disillusioned by her career and a recent breakup, who comes to France to star as Irma Vep in a remake of the French silent film classic, "Les Vampires."

[12/14/20 - 09:31 AM]
Discovery Channel and Cal Fire Take Viewers to the Frontlines of California's Most Desctructive Wildfire Season in Brand-New Series, "Cal Fire," Premiering January 3
The 2020 fire season in California is catastrophic, with more than 4.1 million acres burned, 9,400 homes and structures destroyed, and 33 lives lost to date.

[12/14/20 - 09:20 AM]
Bravo's "Summer House" Returns as a Quaranteam in the Hamptons on Thursday, February 4, at 9PM ET/PT
Returning roommates this season are Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Lindsay Hubbard, Carl Radke, Hannah Berner, Paige DeSorbo, Luke Gulbranson and Danielle Olivera.

[12/14/20 - 09:16 AM]
FOX Acquires CTV Original Series "Holmes Family Effect" in Deal with Bell Media
The four-part series, which has completed production, makes its broadcast premiere in Canada on CTV in early 2021.

[12/14/20 - 09:07 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Lifts NBC to Another Victory
The network easily wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/14/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Official Trailer for Amazon Original "Yearly Departed" Available Now!
The female-led lineup includes Tiffany Haddish, Natasha Rothwell, Rachel Brosnahan, Patti Harrison, Natasha Leggero, Ziwe) and Sarah Silverman to deliver 2020's final eulogies.

[12/14/20 - 08:11 AM]
New "HGTV Obsessed" Podcast Offers Superfans Exclusive Interviews with Top Network Stars and Behind-the-Scenes Content from Their Favorite Series
The podcast is set to launch on Thursday, December 17, and fans can subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and wherever they listen to podcasts.

[12/14/20 - 07:23 AM]
Netflix Orders Seven New Series That Will Soon Be Produced Across the UK
They'll join "Sex Education," "Top Boy," "After Life," "The Crown," as well as fellow newcomers "Anatomy of a Scandal," "The Last Bus," and Harlan Coben's "Stay Close."

[12/14/20 - 07:22 AM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" Ruveals Jaw-Dropping Season 13 Twist
For the first time in Drag Race "herstory" queens will enter the werk room to discover an explosive surprise: that they must immediately go head-to-head on the mainstage to defend their place in the competition with six lip syncs for their lives.

[12/14/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Bridgerton" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"Bridgerton," from Shondaland, premieres December 25, only on Netflix.

[12/14/20 - 07:00 AM]
"NBC's New Year's Eve 2021" Host Carson Daly Rings in the New Year Alongside Amber Ruffin, Stephen "tWitch" Boss and Biggest Names in Music
The broadcast will feature performances from across the country by AJR, Busta Rhymes featuring Anderson .Paak, Chloe x Halle, CNCO, Jason Derulo, Goo Goo Dolls, Kylie Minogue, Pentatonix, Bebe Rexha featuring Doja Cat, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Sting featuring Shirazee.

[12/14/20 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Outside the Wire" - Official Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Set in the very near future, a disgraced drone pilot (Damson Idris) is sent into a deadly militarized zone where he finds himself working for an android officer (Anthony Mackie) tasked to locate a doomsday device before insurgents do.

[12/14/20 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Equinox" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In 1999, 21 high school graduates vanish without a trace.

[12/13/20 - 01:09 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: Holiday Repeats Put CBS in Front
The Eye leads the night in total viewers, shares the demo crown with ABC.

[12/12/20 - 08:25 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with FOX
The Eye's "Blue Bloods" leads the night in both categories.

[12/11/20 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 11
Updates include: NBC passes on its "Night School" TV series pilot; Chris Messina to star in HBO Max's "Verbatim"; and Michael Douglas, Christoph Waltz to play Ronald Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev in proposed limited series.

[12/11/20 - 12:46 PM]
What Happened to the Children? Investigation Discovery Examines the Case Against Lori Vallow in "Doomsday: The Missing Children"
The three-part event bows Sunday, December 20 at 9:00/8:00 on the cable channel.

[12/11/20 - 12:46 PM]
"Onision: In Real Life" Streaming Exclusively on discovery+ Beginning January 4th
The three-part limited series comes from executive producer Geno McDermott and showrunner Grace Miller.

[12/11/20 - 12:43 PM]
Fire Will Reign - Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, and Matt Smith Join the Cast of HBO's "House of the Dragon"
Paddy Considine also stars in the prequel series, set 300 years before the events of "Game of Thrones."

[12/11/20 - 12:30 PM]
Bippity, Boppity, Boo! ABC's "The Wonderful World of Disney" Film Series Returns for Three Tuesday Nights, Beginning Jan. 5
For three weeks ABC will air the broadcast premieres of iconic titles currently available to stream on Disney+ including Disney's "The Lion King" (2019), Marvel Studios' "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and Disney's "Cinderella" (2015).

[12/11/20 - 11:01 AM]
"Transplant" in Excellent Health as NBC Medical Drama Renewed for Season Two
In linear and digital viewing to date, "Transplant" is averaging 7.7 million total viewers, more than doubling its 3.5 million "live plus same day" performance.

[12/11/20 - 10:50 AM]
Discovery Channel's New Series, "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch" Takes Viewers on an Epic Search for Caverns of Gold
The series will also be available on discovery+ starting January 4.

[12/11/20 - 10:01 AM]
"Real Time with Bill Maher" Returns for Its 19th Season January 15
Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists and interviews with guests.

[12/11/20 - 10:00 AM]
Disney Channel Reveals Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated New Series "Secrets of Sulphur Springs" and Fan Favorite 'Bunk'd"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Friday, January 15.

[12/11/20 - 09:22 AM]
CBC and BET+ Greenlight "The Porter" (working title), An Original Drama About Railway Workers in Canada and the United States Who Joined Together to Give Birth to the World's First Black Union and Sparked a Civil Rights Movement
Annmarie Morais and Marsha Greene are writers/showrunners on the eight-part series, with Charles Officer and R.T. Thorne set to executive produce and direct.

[12/11/20 - 09:19 AM]
It's No Holds Barred as Judges Face Off Against Past Competitors for Largest Cash Prize in "Chopped" History on "Chopped: Grudge Match"
"The plan is simple - defeat the giants of Chopped and win the biggest prize in the competition's history, but this tournament is anything but simple," said Courtney White.

[12/11/20 - 09:08 AM]
YouTube Originals Greenlights Global Documentary Series "Creator Spotlights"
Through intimate documentary-style episodes or "spotlights," the series paints portraits of diverse creators as they share how leveraging the power of the global platform can transform lives and communities.

[12/11/20 - 09:06 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Thursday Night Football" Returns on Top for FOX
The network takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/11/20 - 09:03 AM]
"Superman & Lois": First Look at Lois Lane & Clark Kent
As previously announced, the series premieres Tuesday, February 23 on The CW.

[12/11/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The documentary premieres Monday, December 21 on the streaming service.

[12/11/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Dickinson" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Apple TV+
Hailee Steinfeld stars in the series, which audaciously explores the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson.

[12/11/20 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "London Hughes: to Catch a D*ck" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Bawdy comedian and television presenter London Hughes revisits her past in this acclaimed breakout special filled with unfiltered tales and wild stories.

[12/11/20 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Inside the World's Toughest Prisons" (Season 5) - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series returns with new episodes on Friday, January 8.

[12/10/20 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 10
Updates include: Rosie O'Donnell cast in Showtime's "American Gigolo"; HBO expands ensemble of "The Gilded Age"; and "The Ellen DeGeneres" shuts down after DeGeneres herself tests positive for COVID-19.

[12/10/20 - 06:05 PM]
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Renewed for Four More Seasons
With season 15 due next year, "Sunny" will set the record as the longest-running live-action comedy series in television history, bypassing "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet."

[12/10/20 - 05:26 PM]
The Walt Disney Company Surpasses 137 Million Paid Subscriptions Across Its Direct-to-Consumer Services, Shattering Previous Guidance
After greatly exceeding expectations, The Walt Disney Company shared guidance that it now expects its streaming services to hit 300-350 million total subscriptions by fiscal 2024, driven primarily by a significant increase in content output.

[12/10/20 - 04:53 PM]
Video: Disney Investor Day 2020 - Marvel Exclusive First Looks
Check out teases for "Ms. Marvel," "What If...?," "Loki," "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and "WandaVision."

[12/10/20 - 03:21 PM]
Video: Disney Investor Day 2020 - Star Wars Sizzle Reels
Get your first look at "The Bad Batch" and "Andor," plus a recap of "The Mandalorian."







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[01/29/26 - 12:11 PM]
Mandy Patinkin Signs on to Play Odin in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Based on PlayStation's massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the series has received a two-season order, with pre-production underway in Vancouver, and casting has begun.

[01/29/26 - 12:00 PM]
Presenters Announced for "68th Annual Grammy Awards," Sunday, Feb. 1 on CBS
Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah and Teyana Taylor are among the featured talent.

[01/29/26 - 11:17 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors on February 11
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets game.

[01/29/26 - 11:03 AM]
Paramount+ to Premiere True-Crime Documentary "Wild Boys: Strangers in Town" on February 18
The two-part documentary chronicles the astonishing true story of two young brothers who emerged from the forests of British Columbia in the summer of 2003, claiming they had been raised entirely off the grid - without schools, doctors or any record of their existence.

[01/29/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Orders New Limited Series "The Chain" from Damon Lindelof
Details are under wraps, but Lindelof is said to be expanding the mythology of Adrian McKinty's award-winning thriller.

[01/29/26 - 10:11 AM]
Olafur Darri Olafsson Signs on to Play Thor in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Max Parker as Heimdall.

[01/29/26 - 10:05 AM]
Bravo's "Top Chef" Returns for Season 23, Serving Bold Flavors and Carolina Charm
The Emmy, James Beard and Critics Choice Award-winning series returns Monday, March 9.

[01/29/26 - 10:02 AM]
ESPN Original Series "On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing" to Premiere January 30
The five-episode series follows the world's most elite ski racers across the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

[01/29/26 - 09:38 AM]
FOX Nation Goes Deep Inside the Power, Scandal and Secrets of America's Early Presidents in New Docudrama "The White House"
The eight-part series brings to life the shocking true stories of the presidents, spouses, family members, confidantes, and adversaries, not just in the stately, public rooms of the White House, but in the intimate spaces they shared all under one roof.

[01/29/26 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Max Launches "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Inspired "Squire For Hire" Social Series, Taskrabbit Partnership and Sweepstakes
The digital campaign brings the spirit of Westeros to life, along with a fan sweepstakes that offers a unique way for audiences to feel as if they're part of the story.

[01/29/26 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Emotional Final Trailer for the Timeless Romantic Drama "Outlander," Premiering March 6
The groundbreaking, time-traveling drama returns on Friday, March 6, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays.

[01/29/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Katt Williams' Fourth Stand-Up Special, "The Last Report"
Back for his fourth Netflix stand-up special, comedy icon Katt Williams delivers his famously bold takes on conspiracies, celebrities and the world at large in this electrifying set.

[01/29/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Age of Attraction" - First Look - Netflix
Age is thrown out the window when singles search for their soulmates in this dating series. Is love truly ageless, or will the years come between them?

[01/29/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Unveil First Look Teaser for the Highly-Anticipated New Drama, "The Audacity," from Emmy Award-Winner Jonathan Glatzer
Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, "The Audacity" takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos, and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future.

[01/29/26 - 08:07 AM]
Flavortown Comes to Life in New Food Network Series "Flavortown Food Fight"
In each episode, Fieri will welcome three chefs to Flavortown where skills and cooking chops can earn advantages and ultimately a win.