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[10/04/21 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 4
Updates include: Hulu orders Sterling K. Brown's "Washington Black" to series; Netflix's "Painkiller" fills out cast; and Damian Lewis confirms his departure from Showtime's "Billions."

[10/04/21 - 02:31 PM]
The CW Gets Into the Holiday Spirit with Its Schedule of Upcoming Specials
Highlights include a "Wellington Paranormal" holiday special on Saturday, November 27 and "Beebo Saves Christmas" on Wednesday, December 1.

[10/04/21 - 02:04 PM]
Apple's First New, Original "Peanuts" Holiday Special, "For Auld Lang Syne" to Debut Globally December 10 on Apple TV+
In the special, after the Peanuts gang experience a disappointing Christmas because Grandma can't visit, Lucy resolves to throw herself the best New Year's Eve party ever, while Charlie Brown struggles to accomplish just one of his resolutions before the clock strikes twelve.

[10/04/21 - 01:17 PM]
The Raneys Are Back with Bigger Challenges and Locations in an All-New Season of "Homestead Rescue" Premiering October 17 on Discovery
This season, expert survivalist and craftsman, Marty Raney, alongside daughter Misty and son Matt, face epic challenges and inhospitable wilderness like they've never faced before.

[10/04/21 - 01:03 PM]
Tom Brady's Return to New England Is Most-Watched NBC "Sunday Night Football" Game Since 2012 and Second-Most Watched All-Time
Buccaneers-Patriots on NBC delivered a 34 share (percentage of televisions in use tuned to the game) - the highest for any game in the history of the NBC "SNF" package.

[10/04/21 - 01:00 PM]
Paramount+ Premieres CBS News Special "Love Doesn't Hurt: R. Kelly Survivor Speaks"
The gripping follow-up interview features Gayle King and Azriel Clary, R. Kelly's former girlfriend.

[10/04/21 - 12:30 PM]
HBO Acquires Barry Levinson's "The Survivor," Starring Award-Winning Actor Ben Foster, from BRON Studios and New Mandate Films
The film is based on the incredible true story of Harry Haft, who, after being sent to Auschwitz, survives not only the unspeakable horrors of the camp, but the gladiatorial boxing spectacle he is forced to perform with his fellow prisoners for the amusement of his captors.

[10/04/21 - 11:30 AM]
Grammy Award-Winning Band Coldplay Joins "The Late Late Show with James Corden" for a Week-Long Music Residency to Celebrate Their New Album, Music of the Spheres, Oct. 18-21
During their residency, Coldplay will perform the global television debut of their new song "Let Somebody Go," with Selena Gomez.

[10/04/21 - 11:23 AM]
ABC Wins Tuesday in Adults 18-49 as "Bachelor in Paradise" Ties as No. 1 Show
The ABC series has ranked or tied as the No. 1 program of the night on 9 of its 10 telecasts this season in Adults 18-49.

[10/04/21 - 11:16 AM]
HGTV Series "Good Bones" Delivers Strong Season Performance in Key Demos
"We've found that HGTV stalwarts like 'Good Bones' perform exceptionally well and attract tons of new viewers," said Jane Latman.

[10/04/21 - 11:03 AM]
Journalist and Television Anchor Natalie Morales Joins "The Talk"
Morales will debut live on Monday, October 11, alongside hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O'Connell and Sheryl Underwood.

[10/04/21 - 10:58 AM]
ABC Ties as Monday's No. 1 Entertainment Network in Adults 18-49
ABC ranked as Monday's No. 1 entertainment network with Adults 18-49 (0.9/6), jumping into a tie with NBC for first place after standing two-tenths of a rating point behind in Live+Same Day.

[10/04/21 - 10:16 AM]
"American Born Chinese" Goes Straight to Series for Disney+
The Disney Branded Television series is produced by 20th Television.

[10/04/21 - 10:08 AM]
New Discovery+ Documentary "The Prison Breaker" Exposes the Shocking Deceptions of a Criminal Genius
The thrilling new documentary uncovers the true story of one of the most brilliant escape artists of all time, Richard Lee McNair.

[10/04/21 - 10:00 AM]
Jace Norman Returns to Nickelodeon's Hit Series "Danger Force" for an Epic Four-Part Season Two Premiere Event, Beginning Saturday, Oct. 23, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
Ahead of the new season, Nickelodeon will air "The Danger Documentary," a half-hour special that examines the making of the final season of "Henry Danger."

[10/04/21 - 10:00 AM]
Paramount+'s Emmy-Nominated Animated Series "Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News" Transitions to Weekly Format
The new format will feature three segments that focus on topical news of the day, the week's most dominating stories, and special guests.

[10/04/21 - 09:01 AM]
Marvel Studios' "Black Widow" Available to All Disney+ Subscribers Beginning Wednesday, October 6
The action-packed feature film unravels the mystery of Natasha Romanoff's past and her path to becoming an unrelenting spy and assassin.

[10/04/21 - 09:00 AM]
HBO's Emmy-Nominated Unscripted Series "We're Here" Returns October 11
Episodes will debut weekly on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[10/04/21 - 07:40 AM]
Best-Selling Cookbook Author Pepper Teigen Shares Her Favorite Thai Recipes for the Whole Family on the New Special "Getting Spicy with Pepper Teigen"
The special premieres on Saturday, November 6 at 12pm ET/PT on Food Network.

[10/04/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "tick, tick...BOOM!" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

[10/04/21 - 06:18 AM]
ESPN to Provide Exclusive Coverage of 2021 "American League Wild Card Game Presented by Hankook Tire": New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox in Win or Go Home Game on October 5 at 8 p.m. ET
There will be a Statcast-driven alternate presentation of the AL Wild Card Game on ESPN2 to accompany the traditional ESPN telecast.

[10/04/21 - 06:16 AM]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Announces New Programming for Crackle for October
"Vince Carter: Legacy" and "The Green Wave" are among the featured offerings.

[10/04/21 - 06:09 AM]
Prime Video Kicks Off Its 2021 NFL Coverage on Thursday, October 7 with 11-Game Schedule and Wild Card Playoff Game in January
Beginning in 2022, Prime Video will become the exclusive home to 15 "Thursday Night Football" games per season.

[10/04/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Dave Chappelle: The Closer" - Netflix Special - Main Promo feat. Morgan Freeman
As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight - and get a few things off his chest.

[10/04/21 - 05:21 AM]
"Fauci," The Feature Documentary from National Geographic Documentary Films, Starts Streaming on Disney+ on October 6
"Fauci" delivers a rare glimpse into the long-standing professional career and personal life of the ultimate public servant, who after a lifetime of service faced his biggest test: a pandemic whose ferocity is unmatched in modern history.

[10/04/21 - 05:01 AM]
The Weather Channel Greenlights Second Season of Hit Original Series "Deep Water Salvage"
The new episodes will also take a closer look at the havoc wreaked by the increase in deadly weather events like hurricanes, floods and tidal waves and the dire need for salvage crews to save the day.

[10/03/21 - 07:03 PM]
Showtime Sets Return of "Billions" Season Six on Sunday, January 23
Daniel Breaker, who stars as Scooter, the brilliant and locked down Chief of Staff of Michael Prince (Corey Stoll), has been upped to series regular.

[10/03/21 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "The King's Affection" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When the crown prince is killed, his twin sister assumes the throne while trying to keep her identity and affection for her first love a royal secret.

[10/01/21 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 1
Updates include: Apple cancels "Mr. Corman" after one season; Blu Hunt, Reno Wilson to lead FOX's "The Last Police" pilot; and IMDb TV eyes latest "Cruel Intentions" reboot series.

[10/01/21 - 03:15 PM]
"The Wonder Years" Scores Biggest MP+7 Numbers for ABC Comedy Debut in Two Years
Across linear and streaming platforms, "The Wonder Years" premiere episode reached 13 million Total Viewers.

[10/01/21 - 12:55 PM]
NBC Announces Host and Judges for "America's Got Talent: Extreme"
WWE superstar Nikki Bella, the New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, will serve as a judge alongside professional motocross and rally car driver Travis Pastrana.

[10/01/21 - 12:38 PM]
Lifetime Unveils 2021's Robust "Stop Breast Cancer for Life" Public Affairs Campaign
To further support this commitment, A+E Networks also announced a donation of $250,000 to BCRF.

[10/01/21 - 12:01 PM]
Hallmark Movies Now Becomes the Destination for the Complete "Good Witch" Collection
All seven seasons and 13 movies of the popular franchise are available today, Friday, October 1, on the service.

[10/01/21 - 11:56 AM]
discovery+ Announces Upcoming Slate
"Dear Mr. Brody," the latest documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Keith Maitland, is among the featured upcoming projects.

[10/01/21 - 11:06 AM]
Showtime Releases "Dexter: New Blood" Official Key Art on "Dexter" Series 15th Anniversary
"Dexter: New Blood" will premiere Sunday, November 7 at 9:00/8:00c on Showtime.

[10/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
Executive Producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's "BMF" Debuts as the #1 Premiere on the Starz App This Year and Earns Early Second Season Greenlight
The series, which debuted on Sunday, September 26, also ranks as one of the most highly engaged series premieres ever with a strong completion rate across OTT platforms based on preliminary reporting.

[10/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
Video: "A House on the Bayou" - Official Trailer - Paramount Movies
The project marks the first installment of Blumhouse Television and EPIX's film series.

[10/01/21 - 10:15 AM]
Video: "Justin Bieber: Our World" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The film takes viewers backstage, onstage and into the private world of the global superstar as he prepares for a record-breaking New Year's Eve 2020 concert.

[10/01/21 - 09:30 AM]
HBO Releases First Look Images for Season Two of "The Righteous Gemstones," Debuting This Winter
New recurring guest stars include Jason Schwartzman, Eric Andre and Jessica Lowe.

[10/01/21 - 09:19 AM]
FOX's "The Masked Singer" to Win Third Consecutive Premiere Week
The series posted the largest lift in ratings among Adults 18-49 for an unscripted series in six months.

[10/01/21 - 09:16 AM]
Introducing: "Love DURING Lockup" on WE tv
Four years after the launch of one of the most successful franchises in WE tv history, "Love After Lockup" and "Life After Lockup," a captivating new series is coming to WE tv in January of 2022.

[10/01/21 - 09:16 AM]
Paramount+ Introduces Peak Screaming
The event will feature a range of premium content from the exclusive premiere of new horror films such as "Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin" to the debut of a special Halloween "Rugrats" episode and the spine-tingling season two finale of "Evil."

[10/01/21 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Channel Orders a Fifth Season of Hit Series "Raven's Home," Starring and Executive Produced by Raven-Symone
Production will resume this fall.

[10/01/21 - 08:22 AM]
Nickelodeon Adds "Mike & Molly" to Nick at Nite's Hit Comedy Lineup Beginning Oct. 4
All six seasons will bow on Nickelodeon's nighttime programming block through 2025, and will air regularly weekdays from 2 a.m.- 4 a.m. ET/PT.

[10/01/21 - 08:04 AM]
Back-to-Back Comedy Specials "Entre Nos: The Winners 2" and "Entre Nos: What She Said" to Debut Today Friday, October 1
Both will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[10/01/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: First Look Clip from ESPN+ Documentary Series "Man in the Arena: Tom Brady" - Premiering Exclusively on ESPN+ November
After 21 seasons in the NFL, Tom Brady will finally share a personal first-hand account of his Super Bowl appearances.

[10/01/21 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "Queens" Releases "Nasty Girl" Music Video by Famed Director Tim Story
Ahead of the premiere of the new ABC female powerhouse drama "Queens" on Tuesday, October 19, the first music video for the show has dropped.

[10/01/21 - 12:49 AM]
"LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales" Now Streaming Exclusively on Disney+
To celebrate the special's streaming debut, Disney+ released brand-new key art and a scare-filled clip, "Of the Dark Side."

[09/30/21 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 30
Updates include: Ginger Gonzaga among latest cast in "True Lies" at CBS; Sean Penn returns to Starz's "Gaslit"; and Faith Prince to recur on FOX's "Monarch."

[09/30/21 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Reflection of You" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A thriving painter's enviable life begins to fray at the edges when a bright young woman she once befriended resurfaces as a shell of her former self.







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[05/06/24 - 11:41 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 10:36 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 10:02 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 10:01 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 09:59 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 09:02 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Unstable" Season 2 - Official Announcement - Netflix
Ellis (Rob Lowe) lays out a series of challenges and mind games for Jackson (John Owen Lowe) to see if he has what it takes to succeed him as the heir to the Dragon empire, but does a newcomer have other ideas?

[05/06/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 08:53 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Kevin Hart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Comedy's biggest stars gather to honor - and roast - Kevin Hart as he accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in a heartfelt, hilarious ceremony.

[05/06/24 - 08:02 AM]
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What started as a farewell tour for the band Jane's Addiction rose from the underground to launch a cultural movement and change music forever.

[05/06/24 - 12:31 AM]
Video: "In Good Hands 2" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A newly reunited father and son grapple with new beginnings after tragedy, but can they manage to fill the void left by a beloved wife and mother?