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[11/04/21 - 11:54 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 4
Updates include: Amazon passes on "Hot Pink" pilot; David E. Kelley, Regina King to adapt "A Man in Full" for Netflix; and Timothy Olyphant to recur on Amazon's "Daisy Jones & The Six."

[11/04/21 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "The Journalist" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A journalist known as the maverick of news media defiantly chases the truth in this series adaptation of the hit movie of the same name.

[11/04/21 - 04:45 PM]
"Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around" Premieres Wednesday, Dec. 1 on NBC
Brett Eldredge, Ariana Grande, Jay Leno, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Odom Jr., Amy Poehler and the one-and-only Santa Claus will join Clarkson and some special everyday heroes with life-changing surprises.

[11/04/21 - 04:31 PM]
Put 'em Up For Season 3 - "Wu-Tang: An American Saga"
Hulu confirms the series will return for a third and final season.

[11/04/21 - 02:14 PM]
Video: "Bill Burr Presents Immoral Compass" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
The dark anthology series explores life's most difficult dilemmas, all filtered through the lens of one jaded man in his garage.

[11/04/21 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Returns to "Fantasy Island" with Second Season Pickup
Plus: On Tuesday, December 21, the series returns for a special two-hour holiday episode, "Welcome to the Snow Globe."

[11/04/21 - 01:01 PM]
Video: Official Trailer and Key Art Released for Season Two of "12 Dates of Christmas," Debuting November 25 on HBO Max
The series will return for a second season with all nine episodes debuting Thursday, November 25 on HBO Max.

[11/04/21 - 11:41 AM]
BYUtv and BYUradio Ring in Holidays with Programming for Entire Family: Original Christmas Concert Specials with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Pentatonix and Top Christian Artists
Highlights include holiday-themed installments of "Grace Notes," "Studio C" and "Random Acts."

[11/04/21 - 11:02 AM]
Video: "The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For" - Official Trailer
The unbelievable true story behind the rise of the 2000s most iconic fashion trend. Premieres November 18 on Hulu.

[11/04/21 - 10:12 AM]
Netflix Expands Relationship with Comedian Mo Amer, Announces New Stand-Up Special and Greenlights Scripted Show from A24 with Ramy Youssef as Co-Creator
In the series, Mo Najjar (Mo Amer) straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a ton of bullshit as a Palestinian refugee constantly living one step away from asylum on the path to U.S. citizenship.

[11/04/21 - 10:05 AM]
Video: EPIX Releases Trailer for "Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records"
This two-part documentary series takes an in-depth look at the company's distinct approach of focusing on their artists, discovering unique talent and evolving with the ever-changing music industry.

[11/04/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Lead Me Home" - Official Trailer - Netflix
500,000 Americans experience homelessness every night. "Lead Me Home" is a documentary short by Jon Shenk and Pedro Kos that captures the experience from multiple perspectives.

[11/04/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Hard Knocks In Season: The Indianapolis Colts" - Official Trailer - HBO
On this season of Hard Knocks, we follow the ups and downs of the Indianapolis Colts' challenging season.

[11/04/21 - 09:57 AM]
The History Channel Announces New One-Hour Documentary "Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers of WWII" Honoring The Japanese American Soldiers Who Fought for the Ideals of American Democracy
The documentary tells the lesser-known, inspiring story of the Japanese American soldiers of WWII who fought for the ideals of American democracy and became the most decorated military unit for its size and length of service in United States history.

[11/04/21 - 09:02 AM]
All-New Shock Doc Examines the Supernatural Consequences in "Demon in the White House" Premiering on discovery+ on Friday, November 26
The latest entry uncloaks the historic origins of the horror of two grieving First Ladies.

[11/04/21 - 09:01 AM]
AMC+ Releases First-Look Images from New Original Vampire Fantasy Series "Firebite," Premiering December 16
Yael Stone, Rob Collins, Callan Mulvey and Shantae Barnes-Cowan star in the eight-episode series.

[11/04/21 - 09:00 AM]
FOX Alternative Entertainment and "The Masked Singer" Creator Wonwoo Park Sign Exclusive First-Look Development Deal
The two companies are currently developing the international format for the hit Korean talent-competition series "Lotto Singer," in which viewers can win cash prizes by correctly betting on contestants' performances.

[11/04/21 - 08:13 AM]
Contractor Mike Holmes and His Kids Michael Holmes, Jr. and Sherry Holmes Save Homeowners from Botched Renos in New HGTV Series "Holmes Family Rescue"
Premiering Saturday, December 4, the series follows Mike as he teams up with his son and daughter, home renovation experts Michael Holmes, Jr. and Sherry Holmes, to rescue more clients who are struggling with botched construction jobs.

[11/04/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Power of the Dog" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Written and directed by Academy Award winning filmmaker Jane Campion, the film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.

[11/04/21 - 07:33 AM]
Video: "8-Bit Christmas" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Set in suburban Chicago in the late 1980s, the story centers on ten-year-old Jake Doyle's herculean quest to get the latest and greatest video game system for Christmas.

[11/04/21 - 07:31 AM]
'Tis the Season for Nickelodeon's "Blue's Clues & You!"
The celebration will kick off this month with a brand-new Chanukah-themed episode, "A Blue's Clues Festival of Lights," premiering Friday, November 26.

[11/04/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "A Castle For Christmas" - Official Trailer - Netflix
To escape a scandal, a bestselling author journeys to Scotland, where she falls in love with a castle - and faces off with the grumpy duke who owns it.

[11/04/21 - 06:01 AM]
Oprah Winfrey Sits Down with the Multifaceted Will Smith for "The Oprah Conversation," Friday, November 5 on Apple TV+
In this revealing yet charming discussion, Oprah and Smith take a deep dive into his new memoir in which Smith shares his candid thoughts on unspoken family stories, life-defining moments, self destruction, the subtle sickness of material success, moments of courage, the wisdom of a child, and the power of laughter.

[11/04/21 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "Swan Song" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
Set in the near future, "Swan Song" is a powerful, emotional journey told through the eyes of Cameron (Mahershala Ali), a loving husband and father diagnosed with a terminal illness who is presented with an alternative solution by his doctor (Glenn Close) to shield his family from grief.

[11/04/21 - 06:00 AM]
Prime Video Confirms the Cast of the Amazon Original Series "Sin Huellas"
Desi (Carolina Yuste) and Cata (Camila Sodi) are employees of a cleaning company. Well, they used to be. They were fired overnight.

[11/04/21 - 05:31 AM]
Host Luke Bryan, Along with Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley Featuring BRELAND & HARDY, Jennifer Hudson, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band to Perform at "The 55th Annual CMA Awards"
Hosted by Country Music superstar and "American Idol" judge Bryan, "The 55th Annual CMA Awards" will broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, November 10 on ABC.

[11/04/21 - 05:18 AM]
Apple TV+ Scores New Docuseries Around 2X NBA Hall of Famer and Cultural Icon Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Directed by Rick Famuyiwa with editor Dirk Westervelt and cinematographer Rachel Morrison, the docuseries is produced for Apple by XTR and New Slate Ventures, and produced in association with H.Wood Media and Delirio Films.

[11/03/21 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 3
Updates include: Showtime's "Three Women" casts trio; Amy Aniobi renews overall deal with HBO and HBO Max; and Jeannine Renshaw, Nzingha Stewart bring "No Good Deed" at ABC.

[11/03/21 - 03:45 PM]
FOX Doubles Down on Hit Dating Show "Joe Millionaire" with a New Twist: "Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer," Premiering January 2022 on FOX
The new series features two incredible single men... with one huge difference: one's a millionaire, and the other is definitely not.

[11/03/21 - 03:24 PM]
Science Channel Goes Live This Saturday at SpaceX's Crew-3 Mission
NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Kayla Barron and Tom Marshburn and the European Space Agency's Matthias Maurer will ride to the International Space Station (ISS) in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket.

[11/03/21 - 03:11 PM]
ViacomCBS Consumer Products and Mint Group Partner on "Emily in Paris" Collaborations to Shop Fashions Inspired by the MTV Entertainment Studios-Produced Series
A branded shop featuring many of the collaborations will roll out later this fall on Saks.com, aligning with the much-anticipated second season, releasing December 22.

[11/03/21 - 02:31 PM]
Daniel Dae Kim Joins the Cast of "Avatar: The Last Airbender"
He will play Fire Lord Ozai, Prince Zuko's father, the ruthlessly-driven leader of the Fire Nation.

[11/03/21 - 01:37 PM]
FOX Sports Scores Media Rights to UEFA European Championship in Landmark Deal
The massive rights deal - featuring more than 1500 soccer matches - makes FOX Sports the country's exclusive home to world-renowned competitions, beginning with the UEFA Nations League in June 2022.

[11/03/21 - 01:31 PM]
HGTV Returns to Wetumpka, Alabama, for Follow-Up Special "Home Town Takeover: Where Are They Now?" Sat., Nov. 27, at 8 P.M. ET/PT
In the one hour special, HGTV will explore the impact that "Home Town Takeover" had on Wetumpka's residents, its surrounding communities and small towns across the country.

[11/03/21 - 12:07 PM]
Netflix Announces Limited Drama Series, "Griselda," Starring and Executive Produced by Sofia Vergara
The project is the latest from writer/executive producer Eric Newman under his overall deal with Netflix.

[11/03/21 - 12:03 PM]
NBC Jumpstarts Its Comedy Slate with Originals in December
All three of NBC's sophomore comedies - "Young Rock," "Kenan" and "Mr. Mayor" - are returning December 15 for holiday-inspired special episodes before they make their return to the primetime lineup in the new year to begin their second seasons.

[11/03/21 - 12:00 PM]
ABC Celebrates Country Music's Biggest Night with Special Programming Leading Into "The 55th Annual CMA Awards," Airing Live Wednesday, Nov. 10, on ABC
New additions include "Backstage Pass: Countdown to the CMA Awards," airing Monday, November 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/03/21 - 11:53 AM]
BET Studios in Partnership with Klutch Sports Group Present "KLUTCH Academy"
"KLUTCH Academy" documents KLUTCH Sports Group - led by CEO Rich Paul - as they prepare six college basketball prospects for pro careers.

[11/03/21 - 11:48 AM]
The TNets Bolster 2022 Scripted Programming Slate with New Original Series and Two Series Renewals
TBS has greenlit "Kill the Orange-Faced Bear" to a 10-episode series; in addition, "Miracle Workers" has been picked up for a fourth season.

[11/03/21 - 11:44 AM]
Let's Get It On! The All-New Landmark Series "The Mating Game" Launches November 21 on discovery+
The series launches Sunday, November 21 on discovery+ with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes dropping weekly on the streaming service.

[11/03/21 - 11:06 AM]
Video: "South Side" Season 2 - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Shot in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, the show offers an authentic look into what life on the South Side is all about.

[11/03/21 - 11:03 AM]
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Record-Breaking 15th Season Premieres December 1st
The premiere will include the first two episodes of the 15th season, which makes "Sunny" the longest-running live-action comedy series in television history, bypassing "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet."

[11/03/21 - 11:00 AM]
Video: "Pen15" Season 2, Part 2 Trailer
The Emmy-nominated comedy series returns with new episodes on December 3, only on Hulu.

[11/03/21 - 10:35 AM]
NBC to Broadcast 20th Annual "National Dog Show Presented by Purina" on Thanksgiving Day at Noon in All Time Zones
On November 27 as well as be available immediately following on demand, NBC will present a primetime encore of this year's "National Dog Show Presented by Purina" (8-10 p.m. ET/PT).

[11/03/21 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Documentary "A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks" Debuts November 15
For decades, Gordon Parks brought the human struggle for dignity, justice, and the alienation of the Black community out of the shadows and to middle America on the pages of LIFE magazine from 1948 to 1972.

[11/03/21 - 10:00 AM]
Disney Branded Television Orders "Primos," An Animated Comedy Series About an Extended Multicultural Mexican American Family
The story, based on Natasha Kline's childhood experiences with her extended multicultural Mexican American family, introduces Tater, an eccentric 10-year-old girl with big dreams and, unbeknownst to her, a certain "it factor" that makes her exceptional.

[11/03/21 - 09:32 AM]
She'll Finish What Utrax Started - Season 3 Will Be "Hanna's" Final Mission
Amazon confirms the show's third season, due on November 24, will be its last.

[11/03/21 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Animal" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.

[11/03/21 - 09:22 AM]
Raw Justice, In Real-Time and from Every Angle "Real PD: Kansas City" Premieres on November 9 on ID and discovery+
For the first time ever, ID has secured exclusive 24/7 access to the inner workings of a bustling metropolitan police department, giving viewers a front row seat to the officers' typical days - allowing them to follow the journey from crime to conviction.

[11/03/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Ciao Alberto" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Stream Disney and Pixar's all-new original short on November 12 on Disney+.







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[11/19/24 - 01:38 PM]
Food Network's "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" Conjures Ratings and Reach with Series Premiere
The new series launched on Thursday, November 14, and posted a 0.57 P25-54 / 0.74 W25-54 L3 rating, more than doubling prior six-week benchmarks (+148% and +124% respectively) and is on pace to be Food Network's highest rated freshman series of the year.

[11/19/24 - 01:00 PM]
NBC Unveils Powerhouse Midseason Lineup
The highly anticipated "Suits LA" premieres February 23 as part of the network's new Sunday lineup.

[11/19/24 - 12:58 PM]
"Abbott Elementary" Hits Season Highs in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 with 6.33 Million Total Viewers and 2.21 Adults 18-49
After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, "Abbott Elementary" hit season highs in both Total Viewers (6.33 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.21 rating) with its November 6 episode.

[11/19/24 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 11: "Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson" Has Knockout Debut; "Hot Frosty" Heats Up at #1
Season 2 of the animated series "Arcane" held its place at #2 on the English TV List with 7.4M views and brought Season 1 back onto the list at #8 with 2.6M views.

[11/19/24 - 11:30 AM]
Max and HBO Announce Extended U.S. Licensing Deal with The Criterion Collection
Showcasing the Criterion Collection's acclaimed films alongside a rich collection of titles from Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Classic Movies, A24, Studio Ghibli, and more, further solidifies Max as the top destination for movie night.

[11/19/24 - 11:20 AM]
Video: "The Agency" - Official Trailer #2 - Paramount+ with Showtime
Starring Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith and Richard Gere.

[11/19/24 - 11:16 AM]
Sean Hannity to Host FOX Nation's Signature Patriot Awards Ceremony on December 5
In partnership with advertisers Tunnel 2 Towers, Patriot Mobile, Golden Corral and Belfor, the awards show will honor and recognize America's finest patriots, including military veterans, first responders and other inspirational everyday heroes.

[11/19/24 - 10:43 AM]
Go Inside the Cheerleading Rivalry Turned Murder-for-Hire Attempt That Shocked the Nation with ID's "The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot"
The two-hour documentary delves into the notorious murder-for-hire plot concocted by Texas mom Wanda Holloway to eliminate her daughter's cheerleading rival.

[11/19/24 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions' Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Mega-Event Makes History with Over 108 Million Live Global Viewers
The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight is the most-streamed sporting event ever, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams, with 38 million concurrent streams in the US.

[11/19/24 - 10:10 AM]
AMC Networks' December Highlights Includes "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point," "Joe Bob's Christmas Carnage" and More!
December also features new seasons of Acorn TV's "Dalgliesh" and "Darby & Joan"; plus new series premieres on AMC+ and Sundance Now including Natalie Dormer thriller "White Lies," "The Newsreader" atarring Sam Reid, and true crime documentary "Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness & The Hare Krishnas."

[11/19/24 - 10:06 AM]
Video: "Hard Knocks in Season with the AFC North" - Official Trailer - Max
For the first time ever, Hard Knocks is taking you behind-the-scenes of the playoff chase with the AFC North.

[11/19/24 - 10:06 AM]
Netflix Confirms Its Commitment to Turkiye's Creative Industry and Announced 12 New Titles Live from the Next on Netflix Event in Istanbul
In the upcoming year and beyond, Netflix continues its commitment to bring even more thrilling stories from the market to the world across a wide variety of genres, ranging from drama, rom-com, comedy to action and animation.

[11/19/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Paris Has Fallen" - Official Trailer - Hulu
When a terrorist group attacks a high-profile event with the French Minister of Defense as their target, protection officer Vincent Taleb (Tewfik Jallab) finds himself working with street-smart MI6 operative Zara Taylor (Ritu Arya) to save the day.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
National Geographic Charts Future with Bold, New Unscripted Series Slate with Storytelling Dynamism, Technical Innovation and Extraordinary Access at Its Heart
"These new unscripted series epitomize everything National Geographic stands for - bold, captivating storytelling rooted in world-class research and expertise," said Tom McDonald, executive vice president of Global Unscripted and Factual Content.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix's "Squid Game: Unleashed" Arrives December 17
"Squid Game: Unleashed" arrives just in time for the return of "Squid Game Season 2" which hits Netflix on December 26.