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[11/17/21 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 17
Updates include: USA Network to wrap "The Sinner" after four seasons; Netflix cancels newcomer "Zero Chill"; and Jacki Weaver cast in Apple's "Hello Tomorrow!"

[11/17/21 - 08:25 PM]
Video: "Pam & Tommy" Teaser - Hulu
Based on the true f**king scandal - "Pam & Tommy," starring Lily James, Sebastian Stan, and Seth Rogen premieres February 2, only on Hulu.

[11/17/21 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "The Whole Truth" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When two siblings stumble on a strange hole in the wall of their grandparents' house, horrifying incidents reveal sinister secrets about their family.

[11/17/21 - 02:45 PM]
Video: "Chrisley Knows Thanksgiving" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
In the one-hour special, Julie Chrisley passes on her Thanksgiving recipes by teaching her children to cook timeless dishes - all while delivering that classic Chrisley humor, and of course - a little family competition.

[11/17/21 - 02:05 PM]
"A Million Little Things" Posts +250% Increase in L+7 Playback for 2nd Time This Season Among Adults 18-49
With another +250% lift this season, "A Million Little Things" tied its biggest playback increase ever among Adults 18-49.

[11/17/21 - 01:51 PM]
TBS Launches Winter Break - A New Holiday Programming Event Featuring Festive Classics and Fan-Favorite Holiday-Themed Episodes All Wrapped in a Good Time
Continuing the good times, TBS announced today that Amy Sedaris will voice Carla, The Abominable Snowmonster Host of TBS' Winter Break, a character that will be featured within its Winter Break programming event which began earlier this month.

[11/17/21 - 01:31 PM]
Paramount+ Reaches New Heights with Best Week Ever
The company added more than one million new subscribers, setting a new record for total signups since its rebrand.

[11/17/21 - 01:25 PM]
Video: "How I Met Your Father" Special Announcement - Hulu
Hilary Duff and the cast have a special announcement: the series premieres January 18, only on Hulu.

[11/17/21 - 01:08 PM]
Gory Monster Film "Death Valley" Comes to Shudder on December 9
Written and directed by Matthew Ninaber, who also appears as the frightening monster in the film, the adrenaline-fueled action horror stars his brother Jeremy Ninaber, Ethan Mitchell and Kristen Kaster.

[11/17/21 - 12:38 PM]
Video: Fans Can Indulge in a First-Look of the New Trailer from Peacock's "Baking It"
Hosted and executive produced by Andy Samberg and Maya Rudolph, all six-episodes will be available to stream Thursday, December 2 on Peacock.

[11/17/21 - 12:18 PM]
Video: "StarBeam: Beaming in the New Year" Trailer - Netflix Jr
It's a StarBeam bright and beaming New Year - celebrate with your favorite StarBeam friends!

[11/17/21 - 12:04 PM]
Laverne Cox to Host "Live from E!: 2021 People's Choice Awards" Multiplatform Red Carpet Experience
Cox will also lead the network's signature red carpet award season coverage beginning January 2022.

[11/17/21 - 12:03 PM]
Oxygen Gifts True Crime Afficianados Exactly What They Want This Year with New Seasons of "Homicide for the Holidays," "Real Murders of Orange County," "Killer Siblings," and "Buried in the Backyard" Premiering in December
The compelling cases include bone-chilling stories set in the wilds of the far northwest, sibling rivalry so contentious it ended in murder, killings that turned sunny SoCal into a much darker place, and winter murders that rendered the sweet holiday season sour.

[11/17/21 - 12:01 PM]
Randall Park to Star in a New Netflix Comedy Series That Takes Place Inside the Last Blockbuster Video in America
Vanessa Ramos is behind the project, which was originally set up at NBC.

[11/17/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: AMC+ Releases Trailer for Highly Anticipated Drama "Anne Boleyn" Starring Jodie Turner-Smith as the Heroine Queen
The groundbreaking AMC+ Original Series will make its U.S. premiere beginning Thursday, December 9 with the two remaining episodes released on consecutive Thursdays.

[11/17/21 - 12:00 PM]
Bryan Noon Named President, Entertainment, Walt Disney Television
Noon, who most recently served as vice president of Original Series at Netflix, will lead a centralized business affairs and production organization, with teams embedded in each creative unit.

[11/17/21 - 12:00 PM]
Paramount+ Announces "Reno 911! The Hunt for QAnon" Special Will Premiere Thursday, Dec. 23
The special follows the deputies from the Reno Sheriff's Department as they get stuck at a QAnon convention at sea, ultimately escaping only to discover that they've landed at Jeffrey Epstein's old island.

[11/17/21 - 11:41 AM]
Beloved British Drama Series "Doc Martin" Is Coming to Ovation TV Starting Thursday, December 9
Viewers can enjoy a double dose of British mystery every Thursday night, with three episodes of "Doc Martin" airing immediately after four episodes of "Death in Paradise."

[11/17/21 - 11:15 AM]
discovery+ Explores the Real Story Behind "The Rise and Fall of LuLaRoe" and How an American Dream Became the Ultimate Scandal
The film will world premiere December 13 on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service.

[11/17/21 - 11:01 AM]
Starz Names Kathryn Busby as President, Original Programming
Busby brings over 25 years of experience developing and producing content across multiple platforms joining Starz from Sony Pictures Television where she served as Executive Vice President of TriStar Television.

[11/17/21 - 10:30 AM]
Video: OWN Sets Premiere Date and Unveils First Look for New Drama "The Kings of Napa"
"The Kings of Napa" is centered on a gorgeous and picturesque Napa Valley, California vineyard owned by the Kings, an aspirational African American family whose wealth and status lands them on the pages of design magazines and society pages.

[11/17/21 - 10:28 AM]
Get an Early Start to the Holiday Season as Ovation TV Celebrates with a Lineup of Nutcracker Ballets and Holiday Films
A specially curated programming destination will be available to view on demand and on the Ovation NOW app, streaming early and free to all starting November 22, via Roku, iOS devices, Apple TV, and Android.

[11/17/21 - 10:10 AM]
Video: "Letterkenny" - Season 10 - Date Announcement - Premieres December 26
It's about that time, friends. Season 10 premieres December 26.

[11/17/21 - 09:21 AM]
This December Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Digging Into One of the Nuttiest Criminal Embezzlement Cases in the History of Baked Goods with the Delicious discovery+ Special "Fruitcake Fraud"
Featuring a cast of colorful characters and a story much nuttier than one of Collin Street Bakery's fruitcakes, the special dives deep into the baffling case that left the FBI, the U.S. Attorney's office, and the good people of Corsicana scratching their heads in amazement.

[11/17/21 - 09:15 AM]
Designer Hilary Farr to Star in New HGTV Series "Tough Love with Hilary Farr" Premiering Monday, December 20, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The eight-episode series will spotlight Hilary helping families improve their lives and homes with a dash of tough love.

[11/17/21 - 09:12 AM]
Apple TV+ Sets Worldwide Premiere of Highly Anticipated Murder-Mystery Comedy Series "The Afterparty" for January 28
From Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord, the eight-episode first season will launch with three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday.

[11/17/21 - 09:10 AM]
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" Delivers Year-Over-Year Audience Gains for Eighth Consecutive Week, Driving a 15% Season-to-Date Viewership Jump
The audience for the 49ers' 21 point victory (12,325,000 viewers) was up 3 percent from "MNF's" Week 10 2020 matchup (Minnesota-Chicago) across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes.

[11/17/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Trollstopia" - Season 5 Trailer
All new episodes of "TrollsTopia" are coming to Peacock on December 9.

[11/17/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Landscapers" - Official Trailer - HBO
HBO's four-episode limited series, starring Emmy-winner Olivia Colman and Emmy nominee David Thewlis, debuts Monday, December 6 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[11/17/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: EPIX Releases First Teaser Trailer for "Billy the Kid," Based on the Life of the Famous American Outlaw
The eight-episode season comprised of hour-long episodes is an epic romantic adventure based on the life of famous American outlaw Billy the Kid (Tom Blyth), also known as William H. Bonney.

[11/17/21 - 09:00 AM]
"Becoming Cousteau," The Critically Acclaimed Film from National Geographic Documentary Films, to Begin Streaming November 24 Exclusively on Disney+
"Becoming Cousteau" debuted to critical acclaim theatrically on October 22.

[11/17/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Encounter" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat.

[11/17/21 - 08:01 AM]
Season Two of the International Max Original "Perfect Life" (Vida Perfecta) Debuts December 2
The second season is co-produced by HBO Max and Movistar+ and debuts with all six episodes on Thursday, December 2.

[11/17/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Ozark" Season 4 - Official Teaser - Netflix
All decisions have consequences. Catch up on Season 1-3 before Season 4 premieres January 21, 2022.

[11/17/21 - 06:30 AM]
Radio and TV Personality Bobby Bones to Host and "Entertainment Tonight's" Rachel Smith to Co-Host "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," A Star-Studded Entertainment Special, Airing Friday, Dec. 31 on CBS
As previously announced, the star-studded entertainment special will feature nearly 50 high-energy performances by country music's hottest superstars.

[11/17/21 - 06:11 AM]
Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" Continues to Propel Network to Be #1 in Fourth Quarter-to-Date
"Open by Christmas," "My Christmas Family Tree" and "A Holiday in Harlem" were its original offerings last week.

[11/17/21 - 05:17 AM]
The Brilliant Legacies of Four Iconic Rock 'N' Roll Frontmen Take Center Stage in New Original Specials Premiering December 2021
"Ozzy Osbourne: Black Sabbath Frontman" will kick things off Saturday, December 4 on Reelz.

[11/16/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 16
Updates include: Lizzy Caplan to star in FX on Hulu's "Fleishman Is in Trouble"; Rockmond Dunbar confirms "9-1-1" exit; and Jennifer Coolidge boards Netflix's "The Watcher."

[11/16/21 - 05:44 PM]
Video: "Crossing Swords" - Season 2 Trailer
Another 10 episodes of bingeable mayhem, representing the next chapter in the adventures of Patrick the long-suffering squire (Nicholas Hoult) as he climbs the ladder of knighthood in the service of the volatile King Merriman (Luke Evans).

[11/16/21 - 01:31 PM]
"Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers for 2nd Week in a Row
In addition, "Nightline" outperformed CBS' "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.

[11/16/21 - 01:30 PM]
From Producers of ABC News' "20/20," A New Hulu Original Documents the Chilling 1970s-'80s Era of Rampant Serial Killers in Los Angeles
All six, hour-long episodes of "City of Angels | City of Death" drop on Wednesday, November 24, only on Hulu.

[11/16/21 - 12:50 PM]
Michigan at Penn State Tops Week 11 College Football Viewership, ABC's Most-Watched November Saturday Since 2016
ESPN platforms were responsible for 64% of the minutes watched in Week 11 and aired four of the top six most-watched games on Saturday.

[11/16/21 - 12:14 PM]
Chefs Guess Their Way to Ingredients and Choose Mystery Refrigerators Based Only on Their Outside Appearance in New Competition Series "Raid the Fridge"
In each episode, four competitors can use only the ingredients from their chosen mystery fridge to create top-notch dishes.

[11/16/21 - 12:03 PM]
Sundance Now Original Drama "Close to Me," Starring Connie Nielsen and Christopher Eccleston, Debuts on Thursday, December 16
Based on Amanda Reynold's magnetic and unsettling novel of the same name, "Close to Me" follows Jo Harding, a woman who seems to have it all, until a fall erases an entire year from her memory.

[11/16/21 - 11:44 AM]
Video: "Beforeigners" Season 2 - Official Trailer - HBO Max
A brutal murder in Oslo with ties to 19th century England raises the question: Could Jack the Ripper have timeigrated to the present?

[11/16/21 - 11:08 AM]
Lifetime Sets Airdates for New Original Thrillers for January 2022
Marking his directorial debut, Boris Kodjoe directs real-life wife Nicole Ari Parker, Drea de Matteo, Nik Sanchez and Mackenzie Astin in the home invasion movie "Safe Room" (formerly known as "Safe Space"), premiering Saturday, January 15.

[11/16/21 - 11:03 AM]
NBC Reveals Full Cast of Holiday Musical Spectacular "Annie Live!"
The ensemble will feature Felice Kakaletris as Molly, Cate Elefante as Kate, Sophie Knapp as July, Tessa Frascogna as Tessie, Arwen Monzon-Sanders as Duffy and Audrey Cymone as Pepper.

[11/16/21 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Documentary "The Slow Hustle," A Searing Look at Corruption Within the Baltimore Police Department After a Detective's Fatal Shooting, Debuts December 7
The film chronicles the still unsolved death of Baltimore police detective Sean Suiter, fatally shot in the head in 2017 while in the line of duty, and explores the ongoing speculation about what really happened that day.

[11/16/21 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Presents "The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS," Anchored by "Entertainment Tonight's" Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight, Live from New York City, Thursday, Nov. 25
A CBS Thanksgiving tradition, the special will feature portions of the 95th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City.

[11/16/21 - 10:34 AM]
Video: "Solar Opposites" Holiday Special Trailer
WTF is Christmas?! Find out by watching the "Solar Opposites" Holiday Special November 22, only on Hulu.







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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.