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[02/09/21 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 9
Updates include: The CW greenlights three pilots, order "The 4400" reboot directly to series; Guy Pearce tapped for HBO's "Mare of Easttown"; and quartet to recur on ABC's "Rebel."

[02/09/21 - 05:10 PM]
"Puppy Bowl XVII" Takes the Gridiron to Deliver Double-Digit Year Over Year Ratings Gains
Animal Planet spins the numbers for Sunday, February 7.

[02/09/21 - 03:44 PM]
First Look: Elle Fanning in Season Two of Hulu's "The Great"
Golden Globe nominee Elle Fanning revealed an exciting first look at Empress Catherine the Great in season two of Hulu's Golden Globe and SAG nominated comedy series.

[02/09/21 - 02:50 PM]
Bellator MMA(TM) Is Now on Showtime(R)
Look for three consecutive weeks of action-packed fights beginning Friday, April 2.

[02/09/21 - 01:39 PM]
discovery+ Brings True Crime Stars and Edge-of-Your-Seat Programming to ID's Superfans with the Virtual Event "IDCon: Dead of Winter"
Fans can join the sixth annual event via Zoom on Saturday, February 27 beginning at 4 p.m. ET.

[02/09/21 - 01:36 PM]
HBO Max Picks Up "Search Party" for a Fifth Season
Additionally, the series' showrunners Charles Rogers and Sarah-Violet Bliss have signed a two-year overall deal to develop new programming for the streamer.

[02/09/21 - 12:01 PM]
Judd Apatow Sets Ensemble Cast for Upcoming Film "The Bubble"
Karen Gillan, Iris Apatow, Fred Armisen, Maria Bakalova, David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, Leslie Mann, Pedro Pascal and Peter Serafinowicz star in the Netflix film.

[02/09/21 - 11:36 AM]
National Geographic Taps Harry Hamlin and Dylan Baker as Guest Stars Alongside Previously Announced Leads Tony Goldwyn and Daniel Dae Kim for "The Hot Zone: Anthrax"
Principal photography will begin this month in Toronto.

[02/09/21 - 11:30 AM]
"Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy" to World Premiere on Friday, February 19 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Comedy Central
Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Michael Bonfiglio, the documentary is based on the irreverent comedian's life that explores the hilarious and controversial material he left behind.

[02/09/21 - 11:04 AM]
NBC's "Superstore" Will Close the Doors of Cloud 9 with a One-Hour Series Finale on Thursday, March 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Through its own comedic lens, the series has consistently examined many of the country's most topical issues, including health care, immigration, unionization, the plight of the retail worker and many more.

[02/09/21 - 10:52 AM]
National Geographic Announces Line-Up of Four Projects from "Free Solo's" Award-Winning Documentary Duo, E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin
dynamic unscripted slate directed by the pair and produced by their production company, Little Monster Films, includes two feature documentaries, a 10-part series and a one-hour pilot.

[02/09/21 - 10:51 AM]
National Geographic Announces Spring 2021 Content Rollout at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour
"Running Wild with Bear Grylls," "Race to the Center of the Earth," "IMPACT with Gal Gadot," "Secrets of the Whales," "Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted" and "Breaking Bobby Bones" are among the featured highlights.

[02/09/21 - 10:41 AM]
Peacock Orders Limited Series "The Best Man: Final Chapters" from Malcolm D. Lee and Dayna Lynne North and Reunites Beloved, All-Star Cast
The star-studded original cast from the hit films are set to return including Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau.

[02/09/21 - 10:34 AM]
Video: National Geographic and Double Oscar(R) Nominee Cynthia Erivo Reveal Highly Anticipated Premiere Date and New Trailer for the Emmy(R) Award-Winning Anthology Series, "Genius: Aretha"
This new season will premiere with double-stacked episodes across four consecutive nights, beginning on Sunday, March 21.

[02/09/21 - 10:01 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films Partners with Acclaimed Director Dawn Porter in Search of Justice and Peace 100 Years After Tulsa Massacre in New Feature Documentary "Red Summer" (Working Title)
The film will premiere in June on National Geographic, commemorating Juneteenth when the last Black slaves in the U.S. heard of their emancipation, and will air globally in 172 countries and 43 languages.

[02/09/21 - 09:31 AM]
Spectrum Originals Takes It to the Hoop with Pickup of Paramount Television Studios "Long Slow Exhale"
After a nine-month exclusive run for Spectrum, the 12-episode drama series will air with a second window on BET.

[02/09/21 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Brian Regan: On the Rocks" - Official Trailer - Netflix Standup Comedy Special
In this second Netflix special, the legendary comedian confronts his befuddlement with animals, people, dinner parties, Reiki healers, and his recent realization that he has O.C.D.

[02/09/21 - 09:16 AM]
Lifetime Reunites with Bishop T.D. Jakes for Two New Movies from the "Seven Deadly Sins" Anthology by Author Victoria Christopher Murray
Look for said installments on Saturday, April 17 and Saturday, April 24, respectively.

[02/09/21 - 09:12 AM]
Lifetime to Premiere the Gospel Biopic "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia" April 3
Joaquina Kalukango, Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington and Rob Demery join the film which is directed by Kenny Leon and stars Danielle Brooks as the gospel legend and civil rights trailblazer.

[02/09/21 - 09:03 AM]
Alton Brown's Groundbreaking Series "Good Eats" Joins discovery+
Alton takes informative and comedic deep dives into bone marrow, cold brew coffee and fried breads in the first three episodes, all available exclusively on discovery+ beginning Thursday, February 18.

[02/09/21 - 08:34 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with ABC
"9-1-1" and "The Bachelor" lead their respective networks to victory.

[02/09/21 - 08:33 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Super Bowl LV" Puts CBS on Top
The Eye's coverage however is down significantly from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[02/09/21 - 08:22 AM]
HGTV Delivers Strong Performance for January 2021
HGTV spins the numbers for the month of January.

[02/09/21 - 07:39 AM]
BET+ Film "Never and Again" Executive Produced by Percy "Master P" Miller and Romeo Miller and Directed by Lazrael Lison to Release Thursday, February 11
The film stars Jackie Long, Denise Boutté, Christian Keyes, Ella Joyce, Bebe Drake, Bishop Don Magic Juan, and Vanessa Simmons.

[02/09/21 - 06:13 AM]
"MTV Unplugged Presents: BTS" Global Music Special Premiering Tuesday, February 23 at 9PM ET Exclusively on MTV
BTS will bring its own iteration of the iconic format to life straight from Seoul, South Korea - offering their fans a front-row seat to never-before-seen versions of the group's most career-defining hits and songs from their latest album BE, in intimate settings.

[02/09/21 - 06:12 AM]
Super Bowl LV Delivers Total Audience of 96.4 Million Viewers, Including Record-Setting Digital Numbers
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 7.

[02/09/21 - 06:01 AM]
Michelle Obama Joins Her Friends "Waffles + Mochi" on a Food, Travel, and Fun Adventure Arriving to Netflix on March 16
The streamer offers up first look images of the upcoming series.

[02/09/21 - 12:38 AM]
Netflix Picks Up "The Yin Yang Master"
Produced by Chen Kuo-fu and Chang Chia-lu and directed by Li Weiran, the film will be available exclusively on Netflix in over 190 countries.

[02/08/21 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 8
Updates include: Michael B. Jordan, Jay-Z team for "The Greatest" at Amazon; FX greenlights pilot for "The Spook Who Sat by the Door"; and Ruben Garcia to helm The CW's "Tom Swift" backdoor pilot.

[02/08/21 - 02:59 PM]
Tubi and FOX Launch "Free Like Tubi Week"
The week-long multiplatform program treats consumers to a variety of giveaways spanning across television, radio, digital and mobile devices, as well as local drive-ins and food delivery.

[02/08/21 - 02:30 PM]
All-New Series "Game of Talents" Joins Television's #1 Show, "The Masked Singer," For a Night of Hidden (and Masked!) Talent, Beginning Wednesday, March 10, on FOX
Emmy Award winner Niecy Nash will serve as guest host to kick off season five of "The Masked Singer," and Emmy Award winner - and "The Masked Singer" season two winner Wayne Brady - will host "Game of Talents."

[02/08/21 - 01:37 PM]
Hannah Einbinder and Carl Clemons-Hopkins Star in the Untitled Jean Smart Comedy Series
The series, due this spring on HBO Max, is created by Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky.

[02/08/21 - 01:23 PM]
Following Its Ratings Success, MTV Cooks Up a Season Two Renewal of "Deliciousness"
The series will return with new episodes hosted by Tiffani Thiessen.

[02/08/21 - 01:12 PM]
Bravo's "Top Chef" Returns for a New Season in Portland Kicking Off with a Supersized Episode on Thursday, April 1 at 8 PM ET/PT
This season, a new batch of 15 extremely talented Executive Chefs and restaurant owners, representing a cross section of kitchens and food around the country, vie for the coveted title bringing their unique skillsets, diversity of cuisines and gamut of flavors.

[02/08/21 - 12:59 PM]
HBO Announces Six-Part Documentary Series "100 Foot Wave"
The series will premiere this spring on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.

[02/08/21 - 10:31 AM]
Disney+ to Exclusively Premiere Documentary "Own the Room" on March 12
The film chronicles five students from disparate corners of the planet as they take their budding business ventures to Macau, China, to compete in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.

[02/08/21 - 10:30 AM]
The CW Network, TBS and TBS Team Up to Give Promotional Boost to New Series "Superman & Lois" and "Go-Big Show"
On Saturday, February 27, TNT will air an encore presentation of the premiere episode of The CW's "Superman & Lois.

[02/08/21 - 10:10 AM]
"Saints & Sinners: Judgment Day" Movie World Premieres on Bounce Sunday, Feb. 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, New Season of "Saints & Sinners" Debuts April 11
The film will be available for viewing on February 15 on Brown Sugar, Bounce's popular streaming service, with the complete first four seasons of the series available anytime.

[02/08/21 - 10:06 AM]
FOX Formally Orders Animated Comedy from Emmy Award-Winning Creator Dan Harmon for 2022
Centered on a flawed family of humans, gods and monsters that tries to run one of the world's first cities without killing each other, the series is an outgrowth of the direct animation deal Harmon and FOX Entertainment unveiled last year.

[02/08/21 - 10:00 AM]
Amazon Studios Orders New Young Adult Series "The Summer I Turned Pretty," Based on the New York Times Bestseller by Jenny Han, from wiip
The multigenerational drama hinges on a love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship.

[02/08/21 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Limited Drama Series "Beartown" Debuts February 22
The series centers on a floundering community in Sweden that places its dreams of revitalization on the teenage shoulders of its junior ice hockey team.

[02/08/21 - 09:46 AM]
NBC Unscripted Is Turning Up the Heat with "The Wheel," The BBC's #1 Game Show Launch in a Decade
A hilarious new take on the game show format, the series is set to put viewers into a spin each week as celebrity guests attempt to help contestants win big.

[02/08/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Max Original Competition Series "The Bridge," Premiering February 11
This reality competition series places a massive cash prize on an island in the middle of a lake - but to reach the money, contestants must construct an 850-foot bridge with their bare hands and limited supplies.

[02/08/21 - 09:00 AM]
Film Nominations Announced for the 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards
The winners will be revealed live on The CW on Sunday, March 7, with acclaimed film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs returning to host for his third consecutive time.

[02/08/21 - 09:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Expands Emmy Award-Winning Kids Slate with "Jane," Inspired by the Mission of Dr. Jane Goodall
From Sinking Ship Entertainment, "Jane," a live action/CGI blended series, is created and executive produced by company partner J.J. Johnson, with the Jane Goodall Institute also serving as executive producers.

[02/08/21 - 08:02 AM]
Grammy(R) Nominated Actress and Singer Christina Milian Set to Headline Starz's Re-Imagined "Step Up" Series
Milian stars as Collette, a role originated by the late Naya Rivera in the series' first two seasons.

[02/08/21 - 07:00 AM]
discovery+ True Crime Highlights - Weeks of February 15 and February 22
Upcoming specials include "The Chameleon Killer" (Friday, February 19) and "The List of Ten" (Tuesday, February 23).

[02/08/21 - 07:00 AM]
Rob Delaney, Alice Eve, Edwina Findley, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Zrinka Cvitesic, Simbi Ajikawo Among Latest Cast Announced for Amazon Prime Video's Contemporary New Global Thriller "The Power"
Leslie Mann, Auli'i Cravalho, Tim Robbins, John Leguizamo, Eddie Marsan and Daniela Vega also star in the Naomi Alderman adaptation.

[02/08/21 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Studios and Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society Expand Relationship to First-Look Film Deal and an Overall Deal in Television Establishing the Studio as Outlier Society's Home for All Content
The deal comes in the lead up to the release of "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse," starring and produced by Michael B. Jordan, launching globally on April 30, 2021 on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories.

[02/08/21 - 01:24 AM]
First Take for "An Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts", The New Italian Original Netflix Series Created and Directed by Bindu de Stoppani and Co-Directed by Michela Andreozzi
At the heart of the story is Alice Bassi, a single woman in her mid 30s, working as production assistant in a small television network.







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[10/09/25 - 03:15 PM]
Video: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Drops Teaser for Season Two of the Hit Crime Thriller, "Cross"
The eight-episode second season will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories on Wednesday, February 11, with the first three episodes and new episodes each week leading up to the season finale on March 18.

[10/09/25 - 03:11 PM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tops Late-Night with Week of Live Shows from Brooklyn Academy of Music
Continuing the show's momentum this season, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" earned 2.20 million Total Viewers and a 0.22 rating among Adults 18-49, topping late-night for the week in both measures.

[10/09/25 - 02:30 PM]
FOX Renews the #1 Cooking Series of Summer, "MasterChef" for Seasons 16 & 17
Award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge, alongside renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Tiffany Derry.

[10/09/25 - 01:00 PM]
NBC Wins First Two Weeks of the New TV Season and Sees Year-to-Year Growth
Across all platforms (7-day), "Law & Order" and "SVU" amassed 6 million and 7.6 million viewers, respectively, both showing an increase over last season's premieres.

[10/09/25 - 11:16 AM]
Prime Video's "Malice" Premieres Globally on Nov. 14 - Twisty, New Thriller Starring David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall
Carice van Houten, Christine Adams, and Raza Jaffrey also star in the six-episode series.

[10/09/25 - 11:15 AM]
"20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine in All Key Target Demos
"20/20" grew over its season premiere in Adults 25-54 (+2% - 392,000 vs. 386,000) to post its best news demo performance in nearly 4 months.

[10/09/25 - 10:59 AM]
ESPN Daytime Studio Shows Surge in September
ESPN's daily studio show lineup delivered audience increases across the board in September, as the fall sports season began in earnest.

[10/09/25 - 10:38 AM]
Video: "Elsbeth" Season 3 Official Trailer
More Elsbeth, more cases, more guest stars.

[10/09/25 - 10:23 AM]
OWN Announces Cast for New Season of the Hit Dating Series "Ready to Love" in Detroit
The Motor City is revving up for romance when the new season premieres Friday, November 7 at 9pm ET/PT on OWN.

[10/09/25 - 10:04 AM]
Common, Karriem Riggins and James Poyser Tapped to Compose "NBA on Prime" Theme Music
The composition, titled "Victory (NBA on Prime Theme)," captures the rich legacy of basketball culture and will serve as the signature sound for NBA on Prime each week beginning with the 2025-26 season.

[10/09/25 - 10:01 AM]
An All-New Season of "Southern Charm" Starts November 19th
Season 11 will air Wednesdays at 9:00/8:00c on Bravo.

[10/09/25 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Entertainment Deepens Creative Content Portfolio and Audience Reach with Strategic Investment in Vertical Video Technology Platform Holywater
The deal advances FOX's tech growth strategy and will help shape its forward-looking model as a modern, next-gen entertainment studio.

[10/09/25 - 09:08 AM]
ID Debuts New Series "Who Hired the Hitman?"
The six-episode series explores dark and dangerous cases of contract killings where money, betrayal, and cold-blooded ambition collide.

[10/09/25 - 09:03 AM]
HBO Original Drama Series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Debuts January 18
A century before the events of "Game of Thrones," two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros... a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg.

[10/09/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Squid Game: The Challenge" - Season 2 Official Teaser - Netflix
Featuring new, unpredictable challenges and high-stakes games from the hit series, this reality competition brings the "Squid Game" phenomenon to life.