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[01/04/21 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 4
Updates include: Lionsgate and Netflix are the latest companies to place their Southern California-based series on an extended hiatus due to the coronavirus surge.

[01/04/21 - 02:02 PM]
63 Million Households Will Have Courted "Bridgerton" and 44 Million Households Will Have Suited Up for "We Can Be Heroes" in Their First Four Weeks
Netflix details the former is the fifth biggest original series launched to date.

[01/04/21 - 10:45 AM]
Award-Winning German Series, "Arthur's Law," to Premiere Exclusively on HBO Max Starting January 7
The German-language dark comedy has won multiple awards including a Rockie Award as "best non-English comedy series."

[01/04/21 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Acquires North American Television and Streaming Rights to Limited Drama Series "The Investigation," From Fremantle's Miso Film, Debuting February 1
Søren Malling leads the cast as Jens Møller, the Head of Homicide for the Copenhagen Police, alongside Pilou Asbæk as the prosecutor Jakob Buch-Jepsen.

[01/04/21 - 09:30 AM]
Video: "One Night in Miami..." - Official Trailer
Regina King's directorial debut asks what happens when Cassius Clay, Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke find themselves in the same room.

[01/04/21 - 08:29 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Regular Season Wraps on Top for NBC
The network easily wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/04/21 - 08:10 AM]
Mary McCartney Serves It Up on New discovery+ Series as She Prepares Delicious Dishes with Friends
"Mary McCartney Serves It Up" premieres Thursday, February 4 on the streaming service.

[01/04/21 - 08:06 AM]
AMC Plus, Sundance Now and Shudder Offer "A Discovery of Witches" Catch-Up Headed Into Season Two
The entire first season will be available on Sundance Now, Shudder and AMC+ as free content without a subscription from January 4 through January 18.

[01/04/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Surviving Death" - Official Trailer - Netflix
What happens after we die? This docuseries explores personal stories and research on near-death experiences, reincarnation and paranormal phenomena.

[01/04/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Chris Rock Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this extended cut of his 2018 special, Chris Rock takes the stage for a special filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and politics.

[01/04/21 - 06:01 AM]
ViacomCBS Announces Expanded Distribution Agreement with Hulu
The comprehensive, multi-year deal includes continued carriage of CBS broadcast stations, CBS Sports Network, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel, and The CW, as well as continued distribution of ViacomCBS' premium subscription service, Showtime.

[01/04/21 - 05:43 AM]
Discovery, Inc. Launches discovery+ in The U.S. and Announces New Distribution and Platform Agreements
In addition to previously announced discovery+ partnerships with Verizon in the U.S. and Sky in the U.K. and Ireland, it was announced today that Discovery and Vodafone have signed a new long-term, multi-platform agreement.

[01/03/21 - 10:58 PM]
Video: Get a Glimpse of "Tribhanga: Tedhi Medhi Crazy," A Dysfunctional Intergenerational Family Drama on Netflix
The film is a intergenerational family drama about three distinct women, essayed by Tanvi Azmi, Kajol and Mithila Palkar, and their unconventional life choices.

[01/03/21 - 06:30 PM]
Super Wild Card Weekend Schedule Announced
The addition of a third Wild Card team in each conference and the subsequent expansion of the playoffs has resulted in a Super Wild Card Weekend of NFL action.

[01/03/21 - 06:19 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Leads Demos, CBS Tops Viewers
A low key night sees said networks taking home top honors.

[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.







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[11/20/25 - 07:11 AM]
HBO Renews Original Comedy Series "The Chair Company" and "I Love LA" for Second Seasons
From Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, "The Chair Company" continues to pace as HBO's top freshman comedy in platform history, with the season averaging 3.3 million (L+3) U.S. cross-platform viewers and growing.

[11/20/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Cover-Up" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary traces the work of legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, whose dogged reporting exposed cover-ups from My Lai to Abu Ghraib.

[11/20/25 - 07:01 AM]
HBO Renews Original Drama Series "Task," From Emmy-Nominated Creator Brad Ingelsby, For a Second Season
From creator Brad Ingelsby, HBO's "Task" has received wide acclaim for its gripping writing and directing and outstanding performances from its ensemble cast.

[11/20/25 - 07:01 AM]
"Transformers: EarthSpark" Returns with Two New Specials Premiering December 5 on Paramount+
The specials continue the saga of a new generation of Transformers born on Earth - and the humans who welcome them - as they redefine what it means to be a family and face their greatest challenge yet.

[11/20/25 - 07:01 AM]
Tony-Winning Ruthie Ann Miles and Hollywood Veteran Dennis Haysbert Uplift Audiences in "Hope of the Season: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir"
The 90-minute program will premiere on Monday, December 15 at 8 p.m. ET, repeat on Wednesday, December 24 at 8 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, and stream November 27-January 1 on PBS.org and the PBS app.

[11/20/25 - 07:00 AM]
Paramount+ to Premiere New Docuseries "5-Star" Spotlighting the Real-Time Transformations of Four Elite College Freshman Football Recruits
The first four episodes will premiere on Tuesday, December 2, on Paramount+, while the final four will be released on Tuesday, December 16.

[11/20/25 - 07:00 AM]
The Epic Saga Continues as Emmy Award Winning Series "Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal" Returns to Adult Swim January 11
Combining artistry and pulse-pounding action, the first two seasons followed Spear as he formed an unlikely bond with an almost extinct dinosaur and later made the ultimate sacrifice after a final standoff turned fatal.

[11/20/25 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch" - Season 3 Official Trailer - Netflix
With billion-dollar dreams and a powerhouse partner, Ken Goldin goes global with an amazing array of memorabilia - and some truly unusual finds.

[11/20/25 - 05:01 AM]
Reelz+ Now Available on The Roku Channel
The new presence on The Roku Channel simply adds a second, streamlined access point for the Reelz live channel and on-demand catalog.

[11/20/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Home for Christmas" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hoping to ease the lingering heartbreak of last Christmas, Johanne decides to enjoy this year's festivities free from love troubles... or so she thinks.

[11/19/25 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "I Wish You Had Told Me" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a young missionary uncovers his late father's long-held secret, he travels from the Philippines to Spain in search of his dad's forbidden love.

[11/19/25 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "The Price of Confession" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A mystery thriller about Yun-su, a woman accused of murdering her husband, and Mo Eun, a mysterious woman called a witch, and the secrets between them.

[11/19/25 - 01:52 PM]
Video: "Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion" Premiere Preview
The 90-minute special, hosted by Emmy Award-winning actor Ray Romano and series creator Phil Rosenthal, looks back on the timeless show, which premiered on September 13, 1996, and aired for nine seasons on CBS.

[11/19/25 - 01:00 PM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh" Debuts December 12
Sarah Sherman's unholy alter ego, Sarah Squirm, slithers onto your screen in her first stand-up comedy special.

[11/19/25 - 12:31 PM]
Next on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN - December 2025
Highlights include season two of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians"; the original film "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw"; and the premiere of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era."