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[10/06/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 6
Updates include: FX's "Better Things" to end after five seasons; Netflix cancels holiday comedy "Dash & Lily"; and Bellamy Young joins the cast of ABC's "Promised Land."

[10/06/21 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "A World Without" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a country where dating is outlawed, three teenage girls in search of happiness decide to join a reclusive community led by a charismatic leader.

[10/06/21 - 06:05 PM]
ViacomCBS Announces Multi-Year Distribution Agreement with Jeanie Buss-Owned "WOW - Women of Wrestling"
New episodes of "WOW" will launch in weekend syndication beginning in the fall of 2022.

[10/06/21 - 02:38 PM]
Most-Watched MLB Game on ESPN Platforms Since 1998: Boston Red Sox Defeat New York Yankees in "AL Wild Card Game Presented by Hankook Tire"
The game telecasts across ESPN and ESPN2 averaged 7.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen.

[10/06/21 - 01:20 PM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Four-Part Reunion Begins Wednesday, October 13 at 8PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with housewives Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke, and Crystal Kung Minkoff.

[10/06/21 - 01:12 PM]
Boom Time for Moonshine! All-New Seasons of "Moonshiners" and "Master Distiller" Return October 27 on Discovery and discovery+
Look for both series back-to-back on Wednesday nights at 8:00/7:00c followed by the linear premiere of "Moonshiners: Smoke Ring."

[10/06/21 - 12:35 PM]
USA Network's "America's Big Deal," The First Ever Live Shoppable Competition Series from Joy Mangano, Announces Powerhouse Retail Giants QVC & HSN, Lowe's and Macy's as Show's Panel
Each week competitors will take the stage to pitch their product to America and the person with the highest dollar sales at the end of the show will win the chance to strike a life-changing deal with one of the three retail giants.

[10/06/21 - 12:14 PM]
Video: Peacock's "The Kids Tonight Show" Launches Thursday, October 14
Hosted by an ensemble of four amazingly talented and quick-witted kids, this is the show where the kids are in charge.

[10/06/21 - 11:01 AM]
Peacock Greenlights All-New Preschool Series Further Expanding Robust Kids Programming Offering
New additions include "The Makery" and "Babble Bop!"

[10/06/21 - 10:37 AM]
TV One Announces Production of Original Movie "Stalker" Starring Christian Keyes, Meta Golding and Tationna Bosier Set to Premiere 1st Quarter 2022
The movie tells the story of an actress that is stalked by a mysterious figure who hides out in her hometown, where she becomes involved with two men, and tries to determine if one is behind what is happening.

[10/06/21 - 10:06 AM]
Former "Desperate Housewives" Co-Stars James Denton and Teri Hatcher Reunite in "A Kiss Before Christmas" A New, Original Movie Premiering During Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas"
This is the first time the pair has worked together since the iconic series ended in 2012 and it is the first on-screen reunion of any cast members from the hit series.

[10/06/21 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Is Here for the Holidays - 2021 Holiday Slate with Release Dates
Whether you like raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens or Christmas in California, these new holiday series and films are sure to become a few of your favorite things.

[10/06/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Official Trailer and Key Art for "Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin" Now Available
The new installment in the "Paranormal Activity" franchise arrives just in time for Halloween, and will be available to stream on Friday, October 29, exclusively for Paramount+ subscribers in the U.S.

[10/06/21 - 09:26 AM]
discovery+ Series "90 Day: The Single Life" Season Two Begins Streaming Friday, November 12 with a Special Two-Hour Premiere
For the first time in "90 Day" history, two singles from different "90 Day" relationships connect and spark an interest in each other after ending things with their American exes.

[10/06/21 - 09:07 AM]
"Impeachment: American Crime Story" Marathon Set on FX This Saturday
The marathon, airing Saturday, October 9 from 6 p.m. ET/PT to 12:11 a.m. ET/PT on FX, features the first half of the series that has drawn rave reviews from critics and fans.

[10/06/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Locke and Key" Trailer - Season 2 - Netflix
With danger lurking closer than they know, Tyler, Kinsey and Bode unlock more family secrets as they dig deeper into the power and mystery of the keys.

[10/06/21 - 07:33 AM]
Netflix and Intrepid Pictures Announce New Limited Series "The Fall of the House of Usher"
The project marks the fifth series for Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy at Netflix under their Intrepid Pictures overall deal.

[10/06/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "A Boy Called Christmas" - Maggie Smith, Henry Lawfull, Kristen Wiig - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm.

[10/06/21 - 06:07 AM]
BritBox UK and Spectrum Originals Join Forces for Worldwide Debut of "A Spy Among Friends"
The limited series produced in the UK stars Golden Globe(R) and Emmy(R) Award-winning actor, Damian Lewis and Emmy(R) Award-winner, Guy Pearce.

[10/06/21 - 06:01 AM]
Prime Video to Exclusively Stream Sony Pictures Animation's "Hotel Transylvania: Transformania"
The fourth installment of the $1.3 billion family film franchise will premiere worldwide in over 240 countries and territories on Prime Video January 14, 2022.

[10/06/21 - 05:59 AM]
HBO Max Acquires Halsey's Critically Acclaimed Album-Film, "If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power," Debuting October 7
HBO Max has acquired the film after a limited theatrical run in IMAX theaters, which broke nearly $1M at the box office after selling out in 70+ theaters globally.

[10/06/21 - 02:00 AM]
ITV Has Recommissioned a Second Six-Part Series of the Smart Crime Drama "Professor T" Starring Ben Miller and Frances de la Tour
The Professor will continue to help the police solve unusual crimes, rekindling his former relationship with Chief Inspector Christina Brand played by Juliet Aubrey.

[10/05/21 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 5
Updates include: ABC gives pilot order to Blair Underwood-led "L.A. Law" reboot; Constance Zimmer cast in Amazon's "Shelter"; and Jessica Biel set as new lead in Hulu's "Candy."

[10/05/21 - 04:25 PM]
Japanese TV Network TBS Partners with Netflix to Release Three Upcoming Series Worldwide: "Japan Sinks: People of Hope," "The Future Diary," "Let's Get Divorced"
Ranging from high-quality scripted drama series to a revamped version of a regionally popular reality series, these titles will expand Netflix's lineup of Japanese live action, bringing more of what fans love to watch.

[10/05/21 - 03:11 PM]
"Monday Night Football" Week 4: Substantial 42% Year-Over-Year Audience Growth, as Raiders-Chargers Averages 12.9 Million Viewers
Despite the 35-minute kickoff delay and the 21-0 Chargers' halftime lead, the audience significantly outpaced last season's Week 4 game (Atlanta-Green Bay) and was also up 19% from the franchise's 2019 Week 4 game (Cincinnati-Pittsburgh).

[10/05/21 - 02:12 PM]
"Bering Sea Gold" Is All-In - Brand-New Season Suits Up a Deal No Miner Can Pass Up
The all-new season premieres Tuesday, October 26 at 8:00/7:00c on Discovery and streams on discovery+.

[10/05/21 - 01:01 PM]
Will Packer to Produce the 94th Oscars - The Oscars Set to Air Live, March 27, 2022, on ABC
"The power, the beauty, the romance of the imagery in movies has always attracted me. I'm fully embracing the challenge of bringing an ode to one of the most iconic mediums in the world to life. What an honor!" said Packer.

[10/05/21 - 12:45 PM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer for Madonna's Documentary Film "Madame X," Premiering Friday, Oct. 8th
Filmed in Lisbon, Portugal, the film captures the pop icon's rare and rapturous tour performance, hailed by sold out theatrical audiences worldwide.

[10/05/21 - 12:36 PM]
Powered by Its Drama Premieres, ABC Is Thursday's Most-Watched Network
ABC was also the night's No. 1 entertainment network with adults 18-49 (1.0/7).

[10/05/21 - 12:11 PM]
"The Tonight Show" Wins Late Night Demo Race for Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 1
The Wednesday, September 29 telecast with Maluma, Michael Gandolfini and musical guest Giveon, was the highest-rated telecast of the week among the three late-night competitors.

[10/05/21 - 12:03 PM]
"60 Minutes" Makes the Top 10 in Viewers and Adults 25-54, Drawing Its Largest Audience Since January
The CBS newsmagazine's audience of 10.3 million viewers ranked as the week's #4 primetime program, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, October 4.

[10/05/21 - 11:59 AM]
FOX Claims Premiere Week's Overall #1 Entertainment, Unscripted, Comedy and New Unscripted Series in Live+7 Day Ratings
FOX also ranked #1 in adults 18-34 for its third consecutive year.

[10/05/21 - 11:11 AM]
"The Return" Powers "Football Night in America" to Second-Most Watched Show on Record
The Buccaneers' down-to-the-wire 19-17 victory over the Patriots on NBC and is the most-watched NBC "Sunday Night Football" game since 2012 and the second-most watched all-time.

[10/05/21 - 10:49 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Teaser Trailer and Art for Revival of "The Game," Premiering Thursday, November 11th
Relocating from San Diego to Sin City, "The Game" returns with a mix of new players and original cast to offer a modern-day examination of Black culture through the prism of pro football.

[10/05/21 - 09:36 AM]
MotorTrend's Hit Series "Garage Squad" Returns with New Co-Host to Transform Stalled Projects Into Dream Rides
Season eight streams Thursday, October 14 on the MotorTrend App and debuts one week later on MotorTrend TV starting Wednesday, October 20 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/05/21 - 09:30 AM]
Amazon Original Series "With Love" to Premiere December 17 on Prime Video
The five-episode Amazon Original series will be available exclusively in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[10/05/21 - 09:16 AM]
Vice President Kamala Harris Kicks Off World Space Week with New YouTube Originals Special "Get Curious with Vice President Harris"
"Get Curious with Vice President Harris" will launch October 7 at 6am PT / 9am ET, on the NASA YouTube Channel and the YouTube Kids app.

[10/05/21 - 09:03 AM]
Ed Sheeran Joins "The Voice" as Season 21 Mega Mentor
Alongside superstar coaches Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, John Legend and Blake Shelton, Ed Sheeran mentors the remaining artists who have made it through the Battle Rounds, as each team prepares for the Knockouts.

[10/05/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Hypnotic" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Feeling stuck both personally and professionally, Jenn turns to a mysterious hypnotherapist for help, only to find herself caught in a deadly mind game.

[10/05/21 - 08:32 AM]
Join in on the Adventure of a Lifetime to Explore Nature's Lore and Riddles in All-New discovery+ Series "Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante"
The series airs on Animal Planet beginning Sunday, October 17 at 9:00/8:00c and streams on discovery+ the same day.

[10/05/21 - 07:52 AM]
Strong Start to 2021 "NFL on CBS" Season Continues with Huge Week 4 Viewership
After four weeks of the NFL season, CBS' average viewership is 17.873 million viewers, up +22% from last year (14.687 million).

[10/05/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "FC Bayern: Behind the Legend" - Official Trailer
The project is coming soon to Prime Video Sport.

[10/05/21 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "An Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Alice is heartbroken and hopelessly single. But after befriending a charismatic astrology guru, she looks to the stars to find her perfect match.

[10/05/21 - 02:30 AM]
HBO Max Unveils Its Streaming Platform Ahead of Launch in Europe
HBO Max will launch first in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Spain, and Andorra on October 26 and then in Central & Eastern Europe and Portugal in 2022.

[10/05/21 - 02:30 AM]
Video: HBO Releases First Official Teaser for "House of the Dragon"
Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," the series, which is set 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," tells the story of House Targaryen.

[10/05/21 - 02:08 AM]
Max Original "And Just Like That..." to Debut in December
As part of the virtual launch event for HBO Max Europe, it was announced today that the highly anticipated Max Original series will debut on HBO Max in December.

[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.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.