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[11/18/21 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 18
Updates include: NBC's "The Endgame" casts pair; Jesse Eisenberg to topline FX on Hulu's "Fleishman Is in Trouble"; and Jorge A. Reyes brings "The Santos Of Chicago" to NBC.

[11/18/21 - 09:30 PM]
Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear's Emmy Award-Winning "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" Makes a Highly Anticipated Return with "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes"
John Lithgow will play Mr. Drummond, Kevin Hart assumes the role of Arnold and Damon Wayans and Ann Dowd will play Willis and Mrs. Garrett in "Diff'rent Strokes."

[11/18/21 - 02:31 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Closes Out 2021 with Two New Shows, Live Coast-to-Coast
Billie Eilish will pull double duty for her hosting debut on December 11 while Paul Rudd will host for the fifth time on December 18.

[11/18/21 - 01:07 PM]
NBCUniversal Reaches Six-Year Extension to Serve as Exclusive U.S. Home of Premier League
With the new agreement, which begins with the 2022-23 season next summer, NBC Sports, Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes will present the Premier League through 2028.

[11/18/21 - 12:53 PM]
Paramount+ Announces Series Regulars and Additional Cast for Highly-Anticipated Original Series, "1883"
Audie Rick, Marc Rissmann, Eric Nelsen, James Landry Hébert, Dawn Olivieri, Emma Malouff, Alex Fine, Gratiela Brancusi, Anna Fiamora, Nichole Galicia, Stephanie Nur, Amanda Jaros, Noah Le Gros and Martin Sensmeier join the highly anticipated "Yellowstone" prequel.

[11/18/21 - 12:40 PM]
Prime Video Announces Thrilling New Drama Series "The Consultant" Starring Academy Award-Winner Christoph Waltz
The series is a darkly comedic workplace thriller that explores the sinister relationship between boss and employee, asking how far we will go to get ahead, and to survive.

[11/18/21 - 12:00 PM]
Following the Breakout Success of "BMF" Starz Greenlights "BMF" Documentary Series from Executive Producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
The eight-episode series will be executive produced by Jackson and Shan Nicholson who will also serve as the series' showrunner.

[11/18/21 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Documentary "The Forever Prisoner" Debuts December 6
Alex Gibney's latest film tells the chilling story of Abu Zubaydah, the first high-value detainee subjected to the CIA's program of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques (EITs), later identified as torture by those outside the agency.

[11/18/21 - 11:28 AM]
"Kids Baking Championship" Returns with Some of the Youngest Most Talented Bakers Ever
The 10-week competition will test the kid contestants, ages 8-11, in difficult themed challenges.

[11/18/21 - 11:18 AM]
Powerhouse Paranormal Investigators Amy Bruni and Adam Berry and Psychic Medium Chip Coffey Return to discovery+ and Travel Channel for Another Supernatural Season of "Kindred Spirits"
The explosive 10 episodes of season six debut Saturday, December 18 on Travel Channel and begin streaming the same day on discovery+.

[11/18/21 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Queer Eye" - Season 6 - Date Announcement - Netflix
This season, Queer Eye's fearless ambassadors head to the Lone Star state with a homebase in Austin, TX. Watch as they work their life-changing magic yet again and transform the lives of deserving Texans.

[11/18/21 - 10:29 AM]
HBO Comedy Special "drew michael: red blue green" Debuts December 4
In this hilarious, confessional hour of stand-up, Drew Michael airs his issues with relationships, social media, and comedy as therapy.

[11/18/21 - 10:14 AM]
Lifetime Partners with Reba McEntire and Thistle Farms Partner for This Year's "Gift of a Lifetime"
McEntire selected this year's charity, Thistle Farms, which has lit a pathway of healing and hope for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction for over 20 years.

[11/18/21 - 10:00 AM]
Deliciously Fun Cooking Competition Series "Fast Foodies" Turns Up the Heat in Season 2 Returning to truTV on Thursday, January 27 at 10PM
The 12-episode season brings a raucous slew of fresh celebrity guests with fast food cravings, including Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Nikki Glaser, Reggie Watts, Chris Jericho, Natasha Leggero, Bobby Moynihan, Baron Davis and more.

[11/18/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals "South Park: Post COVID" First Look
The service's upcoming exclusive original "South Park" event will premiere on Paramount+ in the U.S. on Thursday, November 25.

[11/18/21 - 09:39 AM]
NAACP & BET Announce 53rd Image Awards Show Dates
The "53rd NAACP Image Awards" will broadcast Saturday, February 26, 2022 (at 8:00 PM, live ET/5:00 PM, live PT) on BET.

[11/18/21 - 09:30 AM]
Max Original Latinx All-Female Comedy Special "Comedy Chingonas" Streaming Now
The special is hosted by Izabella Alvarez, with a cold open from Danny Trejo.

[11/18/21 - 09:15 AM]
Video: YouTube Originals Kids & Family Debuts Official Trailer for New Preschool Series "Tab Time" Starring Tabitha Brown Premiering December 1 on the Tabitha Brown YouTube Channel
The new 10-episode weekly preschool show stars Tabitha Brown, an actress, vegan foodie, and mother, also known as "America's mom," who has become one of the most visible social media personalities today.

[11/18/21 - 09:07 AM]
AMC+ Acquires Worldwide Premiere of "That Dirty Black Bag" from BRON and Palomar
Featuring an all-star ensemble cast led by Dominic Cooper and Douglas Booth, the eight-part series was filmed in Italy, Spain and Morocco and will make its exclusive U.S., Canadian, and Australian premieres on AMC+ in March/April 2022.

[11/18/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Bear Witness Take Action 3" - Official Trailer
Join us as #YouTubeBlack Creators take the mic and share their personal stories about race, culture and everything in between.

[11/18/21 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Drama Series "The Gilded Age" Debuts January 24
The nine-episode drama series stars an ensemble cast of Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Louisa Jacobson, Taissa Farmiga, Blake Ritson, Simon Jones, Harry Richardson, Thomas Cocquerel, Jack Gilpin, with Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski.

[11/18/21 - 09:00 AM]
The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards to Be Livestreamed from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on March 7 Exclusively on Prime Video
Honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in country music, the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards will feature exciting performances, unprecedented collaborations, surprising moments, and more to be announced in the coming months.

[11/18/21 - 08:30 AM]
"Hailey's on It!", An Animated Comedy-Adventure Series About a Teen Who Must Overcome Her Fears in Order To Save the World, Greenlit by Disney Branded Television
Auli'i Cravalho, Manny Jacinto and Gary Anthony Williams star in the series, which is slated to debut in 2023.

[11/18/21 - 08:02 AM]
HGTV Property Pro Egypt Sherrod Teams Up with Builder Mike Jackson in Marriage and Business in New Series "Married to Real Estate"
In the eight-episode season, premiering Thursday, January 13, and available to stream on discovery+, Egypt and Mike will marry their considerable complementary talents to help families land a perfect home in their ideal neighborhood.

[11/18/21 - 08:00 AM]
New ABC News/Hulu Original "The Housewife & the Shah Shocker" Profiles Real Housewife Jen Shah and the Indictment for Her Alleged Involvement in a Telemarketing Scheme
"The Housewife & the Shah Shocker" begins streaming Monday, November 29, only on Hulu.

[11/18/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
On her first holiday without her father, Zoey attempts to create a magical Christmas for her family just like the ones Mitch used to do.

[11/18/21 - 07:00 AM]
NBC Celebrates the Holiday Season with the Annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" on Wednesday, Dec. 1
Viewers will be treated to festive performances by Alessia Cara, Harry Connick Jr., Mickey Guyton, Norah Jones, Brad Paisley, Rob Thomas, Carrie Underwood and more.

[11/18/21 - 06:09 AM]
Video: "The Family That Sings Together: The Camargos" - Official Trailer - Netflix Brazil
Surrounded by family and friends, Zezé Di Camargo and daughter Wanessa spend time together and collaborate creatively in this exclusive reality series.

[11/18/21 - 06:01 AM]
TLC Announces the Return of Four Fan-Favorite Series in the First Quarter of 2022
"Darcey & Stacey," "Dr. Pimple Popper," "Doubling Down with the Derricos" and "Unexpected" are all due back.

[11/18/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Emily in Paris" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
More fun. More fashion. More faux pas. As Emily finds her footing in Paris, the fallout from a night of passion could send her stumbling into trouble.

[11/18/21 - 06:00 AM]
Prime Video and BBC One Reveal First-Look Images for the Upcoming Psychological Thriller "Chloe"
The six-episode series stars Erin Doherty, Billy Howle, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Jack Farthing, and Brandon Micheal Hall.

[11/18/21 - 05:31 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ and Mariah Carey Unveil Trailer for Holiday Spectacular "Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues," Set to Debut Globally on Friday, December 3
Carey is joined by Grammy-nominated worldwide artist Khalid and Grammy-winning legend Kirk Franklin as they bring the spirit of Christmas to fans around the world.

[11/18/21 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Elite: Short Stories 2" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Patrick's trip to a cabin in the woods during Christmastime results in an unexpected but significant outcome.

[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.







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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.