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[01/02/21 - 08:10 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "WWE SmackDown" Opens 2021 on Top in Demos
FOX leads the night in adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[01/01/21 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 28-January 1
Updates include: the five major studios will place their Southern California-based series on an extended hiatus due to the state's surge in coronavirus cases.

[01/01/21 - 12:13 PM]
Comedian and Actor John Bishop Boards the TARDIS for Season 13 of "Doctor Who"
Bishop has already begun filming and will make his first appearance when the 13th season starts on BBC America later in 2021.

[01/01/21 - 12:00 PM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops New Year's Eve Showdown
"Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/31/20 - 12:20 PM]
72 Million Households Are Spending the Holidays Exploring Humanity and the Cosmos with George Clooney
"The Midnight Sky" is projected to be one of Netflix's most popular films ever in its first 28 days.

[12/31/20 - 12:15 PM]
National Geographic Presents: "Impact with Gal Gadot" - Six-Part Documentary Series Coming Soon
The six-part short-form documentary series follows the powerful stories of resilient young women around the world who overcome obstacles and do extraordinary things.

[12/31/20 - 10:46 AM]
Peacock Expands Kids Programming with New Season of DreamWorks "Cleopatra in Space" Premiering January 14
In the new season, Cleo's life is turned upside down when the entire school finds out she's the savior, and things get complicated when Brian and Akila start dating.

[12/31/20 - 08:08 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with Drama Repeats
The network's "Chicago" trio leads the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/31/20 - 06:30 AM]
During 4th Quarter, "Nightline" Leads CBS in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for 3rd Straight 4Q and the 12th Quarter Overall
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the quarter to date.

[12/30/20 - 09:17 AM]
The Last Man Standing - All New Series "Street Outlaws: Mega Cash Days" Premieres January 11 on Discovery
Hosted by race-master Boosted GT (Chris Hamilton), the series is the most lucrative ever - with 64 of the fastest drivers from all over the country going head-to-head.

[12/30/20 - 08:19 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Year: 2020" Lifts ABC to Top Demo Spot
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[12/30/20 - 05:30 AM]
President-Elect Joe Biden and Jill Biden to Appear in Their Last Interview of the Year During "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021" on ABC
The soon-to-be first couple will speak exclusively with host Ryan Seacrest for their last interview of the year, bringing a special message of hope, unity and best wishes for the year ahead.

[12/29/20 - 09:48 PM]
Netflix Confirms New Korean Original Series "Glitch," Partnering Again with Creators of "Extracurricular"
"Glitch" tells a story of Hong Ji-hyo, who tries to track down her missing boyfriend with the help of members of a UFO club.

[12/29/20 - 12:44 PM]
NBC Sports Announces Its Exclusive NHL Schedule for 2020-21 Regular Season
NBC Sports' NHL telecast schedule features exclusive weekend games on NBC and Wednesday Night Hockey and Sunday Night Hockey matchups on NBCSN.

[12/29/20 - 12:44 PM]
The 405 Is Back Stronger and Faster Than Ever with a New Season of "Street Outlaws"
A brand-new season featuring the original OKC premieres Monday, January 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/29/20 - 10:20 AM]
Laura Carmichael Narrates BBC America's "A Wild Year on Earth"
The six-episode series, due on January 23, charts the planet's most spectacular events of migration, rebirth and transformation over the course of a year.

[12/29/20 - 10:03 AM]
Showtime to Ring in the New Year Early with an All-New Episode of "Your Honor"
The show's fifth episode will release early for streaming and on-demand viewing on Thursday, December 31.

[12/29/20 - 09:11 AM]
YouTube Originals "Hello 2021: Americas" Announces Additional Appearances and Full Lineup
Juanpa Zurita and Storm Reid host the event, which premieres Thursday, December 31 at 10:30pm ET / 7:30pm PT on the YouTube Originals channel.

[12/29/20 - 08:21 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "Monday Night Football" Lifts ABC to Top Spot
The Alphabet easily wins the evening among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/29/20 - 01:23 AM]
Netflix Acquires the Global Rights to Develop the Series "Hasta el cielo"
This new original series will be produced by Vaca Films for Netflix and will continue the story of this gang of thieves who have managed to put the Madrid police force in check.

[12/29/20 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "SanPa: Sins of the Savior" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As drugs ravaged 1980s Italy, Vincenzo Muccioli created a rehab center that garnered fervent public support. But his methods may have also been harmful.

[12/28/20 - 03:00 PM]
For 4th Quarter ABC News' "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine in Adults 18-49
ABC News spins the numbers for the fourth quarter of 2020.

[12/28/20 - 01:57 PM]
"Dateline NBC" is the #1 Friday Newsmagazine Across the Board for 4th Quarter
NBC News spins the numbers for the fourth quarter of 2020.

[12/28/20 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Netflix Afterparty" - Official Trailer - New Weekly Comedy Series - Netflix
Starting January 2, join the biggest stars on Netflix at the "The Netflix Afterparty," a weekly comedy show that dives deeper into your favorite shows with hosts David Spade, Fortune Feimster and London Hughes.

[12/28/20 - 09:02 AM]
Bravo Sets Sail Into the New Year with New Series "Below Deck Galley Talk" Premiering Friday, January 1 at 7PM ET/PT
The eight-episode series follows past franchise fan-favorites as they watch, critique and give their honest opinions on all the drama unfolding on current episodes of "Below Deck."

[12/28/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Blown Away" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A new batch of glass-blowing artists from around the world battle the heat, the clock and each other in 10 dynamic challenges.

[12/28/20 - 08:51 AM]
Sneak Peek of "The Making of Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines" to Air on Food Network, HGTV, Cooking Channel and DIY January 3rd at 7pm ET
Then, immediately following at 8pm ET, Food Network and Cooking Channel will premiere two new episodes of "Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines."

[12/28/20 - 08:05 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Leads Night with "Sunday Night Football"
The network once again towers over the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/28/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Martin Scorsese Presents - "Pretend It's a City" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.

[12/28/20 - 07:00 AM]
Big Freedia to Host the Central Time Zone Countdown From New Orleans on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021" on ABC
The Big Easy native and "Queen of Bounce" will give viewers a look at the arts, culture and locals that define New Orleans, as well as a performance of "Auld Lang Syne" by P.J. Morton.

[12/27/20 - 05:08 PM]
Stay Tuned for the Second Season of "Alice in Borderland"
Netflix confirms the show's renewal on social media this afternoon.

[12/27/20 - 10:59 AM]
Warner Bros. Pictures Fast-Tracks Development on "Wonder Woman 3"
On HBO Max, nearly half of the platform's retail subscribers viewed "Wonder Woman 1984" on the day of its arrival, along with millions of wholesale subscribers who have access to HBO Max via a cable, wireless, or other partner services.

[12/27/20 - 09:22 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers; ABC, NBC Share Demo Crown
Said trio splits the honors on a low-key night.

[12/27/20 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Official Tease - "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" - Starz
You already know how this story ended. Now see how it started.

[12/26/20 - 08:05 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Christmas Day on ABC Holds Off Competition
The network's primetime coverage leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/25/20 - 11:10 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 21-25
Updates include: HBO Max eyes "Sex and the City" limited series; Bounce TV sets cast for "Johnson"; and Mike Flanagan indicates "no plans for more chapters" of Netflix's "Haunting of" anthology series.

[12/25/20 - 08:05 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Wins Christmas Eve with "It's a Wonderful Life"
The network's annual telecast tops all programming in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/24/20 - 11:06 AM]
ABC Is Fall's No. 1 Entertainment Net in Adults 18-49, Marking Network's First Win in 5 Years
ABC spins the numbers for the season to date.

[12/24/20 - 09:13 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Great Christmas Light Fight" Goes Out on Top for ABC
The Alphabet leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/24/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" Season 3 - Quiet! Here's a New Premiere Date - Netflix
The series will now return one week earlier than previously announced: Friday, January 1.

[12/23/20 - 04:01 PM]
"Aggretsuko" Is Coming Back for a Fourth Season of Romance, Rock, and Rage
Netflix confirmed the show's renewal on social media this afternoon.

[12/23/20 - 09:05 AM]
HBO Max Highlights - January 2021
Newly added library titles to include "Pushing Daisies," "What I Like About You," "Babylon 5," "Person of Interest," "The New Adventures of Old Christine," "Everwood," "Eve," "The Wayans Bros" and "Batman: The Animated Series."

[12/23/20 - 08:01 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelorette" Wraps Season on Top
ABC takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49 last night.

[12/23/20 - 07:01 AM]
BYUtv Winter Premieres Include "Operation Awesome" Debut
Mid-season returns include hidden-camera series "Random Acts" (season six), wilderness series "Survivalists" (season one) and charity-oriented "The Fixers" (season two).

[12/22/20 - 02:00 PM]
All-New Animated Series "The Great North" to Have a Special Preview Sunday, January 3, on FOX
The newcomer will then officially launch on Sunday, February 14 alongside the network's "Animation Domination" lineup.

[12/22/20 - 01:58 PM]
Video: "The Little Things" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Academy Award winners Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto star in the film, coming to theaters and streaming exclusively on HBO Max on January 29.

[12/22/20 - 01:09 PM]
"JonBenet Ramsey: What Really Happened?" Exclusive Documentary on discovery+ Reveals New Information in the Infamous Unsolved Cold Case
This feature-length documentary explores the iconic JonBenet Ramsey case with a fresh perspective.

[12/22/20 - 12:57 PM]
New Science Channel Series Spotlights the Kensington Runestone and Its Potential to Rewrite History in "Secrets of the Viking Stone"
The series, featuring actor Peter Stormare and history enthusiast Elroy Balgaard, bows Sunday, January 3 on the cable channel.

[12/22/20 - 11:43 AM]
MTV's "Teen Mom OG" Season Premiere Tuesday, January 26 at 8PM ET/PT
Amber, Catelynn, Cheyenne, Maci and Mackenzie continue to share their most personal struggles and achievements leaning into the turmoil of today's "new normal" with resilience and grit.

[12/22/20 - 11:39 AM]
OWN to Air All-New John Legend Hosted Special "Revisiting Underground" Immediately Following Network Premiere of "Underground on OWN" January 5
The dramatic series acquired from Sony Pictures Television will have a revitalized presentation on OWN, with newly filmed episodic introductions by cast members, never-before-seen behind the scenes footage and more.







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[10/31/24 - 02:31 PM]
NBC Will Groove Into the Holiday Season with "A Motown Christmas" Special Hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey
The special will include performances featuring more than 25 Motown hits, performed by Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and the Temptations.

[10/31/24 - 02:15 PM]
ABC News Announces 72+ Hours of Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election with Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live and ABC News Digital Platforms, Including the ABC News App, Hulu and Disney+
"World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir will lead the network's coverage.

[10/31/24 - 01:16 PM]
BET+ Renews Emmy-Nominated "The Ms. Pat Show" for a Fifth Season
Additionally, BET Media Group also extended its overall deal with star Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams.

[10/31/24 - 01:00 PM]
It's Holiday Time at The CW! Celebrate the Season with Festive Programming
Highlights include the series finale of "Superman & Lois" (December 2); the return of "Children Ruin Everything" (November 29); and "Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night" (December 15).

[10/31/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Squid Game" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Heralding the return of the worldwide hit, a new chapter unfolds as Gi-hun comes back with an agenda, having given up on leaving for the US.

[10/31/24 - 11:04 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" Three-Part Reunion Begins Thursday, Nov. 7 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with housewives Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti and new housewife Katie Ginella to revisit the epic season that saw dramatic highs and staggering lows.

[10/31/24 - 10:01 AM]
TNT Sports' "The Match: Superstars" Special Two-Night Primetime Event to Showcase Some of Biggest Names in Sports and Entertainment - Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22, on TNT & Max
"The Match: Superstars" will be headlined by iconic celebrities across sports and entertainment, including Bill Murray, Mark Wahlberg, Charles Barkley, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Phelps, Nate Bargatze, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Blake Griffin, competing from Breakers West Country Club in West Palm Beach, FL.

[10/31/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer for New Original Series "Eat Slay Love"
The series brings together Grammy-nominated singer Nivea and her girl gang - Eva Marcille, Tammy Rivera and London Hughes - as they journey through Vietnam to celebrate Nivea's 41st birthday and embark on new adventures.

[10/31/24 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Releases First Look Images from the New Original Drama Series "It: Welcome to Derry"
The series will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

[10/31/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Releases Bewitching New Trailer for Season Two of "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches" Premiering January 5 on AMC and AMC+
Starring Alexandra Daddario, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa and Alyssa Jirrels, the new season will debut Sunday, January 5 on AMC+ and AMC.

[10/31/24 - 08:02 AM]
"Saturday Night Live's" 50th Season Continues with Back-to-Back Shows This November
Bill Burr (November 9) and Charli xcx (November 16) are on tap to host in the coming weeks.

[10/31/24 - 08:00 AM]
CBS Presents "The Making of Gladiator II," A Primetime Special Featuring an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Paramount Pictures Film, Monday, Nov. 18 on CBS
This inside look offers unprecedented access encompassing all aspects of production, from the grand scope of the set - including reconstructing Ancient Rome - to characters, combat training, costumes, historical accuracy, scoring and more.

[10/31/24 - 07:55 AM]
Multimillion Selling Pop Band Ace of Base Reveal Their Full Story to the Present in Documentary Series "Ace of Base: All That She Wants" Premiering in US Thursday, December 5 Only on Viaplay
This uncensored documentary captures Ace of Base's fascinating story - where grandiose pop dreams, charts and money collide with relentless adversity, performance anxiety and shattered friendships.

[10/31/24 - 07:47 AM]
Peacock Announces January 9 Premiere Date for the Third Season of Emmy Award Winning Reality Competition Series "The Traitors"
The Emmy Award-winning competition-reality series returns for a third season with an all-new lineup of familiar faces, hosted again by the impossibly stylish and devastatingly witty Alan Cumming.

[10/31/24 - 07:22 AM]
The CW Network Brings Shoppable TV to ACC Football in Innovative Partnership with Shopsense AI
Beginning November 2 with the Virginia Tech at Syracuse game, viewers will be able to shop game-day essentials and team merchandise directly from their mobile devices with technology powered by Shopsense's latest enterprise Commerce Operating System (Commerce OS).