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[08/01/22 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 1
Updates include: Showtime cancels anthology series "The First Lady"; Milo Manheim to star in "School Spirits" at Paramount+; and Kimi Rutledge joins Netflix's "Obliterated."

[08/01/22 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Heartbreak High" - Date Announcement - Netflix
An incendiary mural exposes everyone's secret hook-ups at Hartley High. Its author, Amerie, has to grapple with the messy fallouts as a total outcast.

[08/01/22 - 12:32 PM]
"Recipes for Love and Murder," Starring Maria Doyle Kennedy Premieres Monday, September 5 on Acorn TV
Two new episodes will premiere weekly every Monday through October 3.

[08/01/22 - 11:01 AM]
"The Boys" Promotes Cameron Crovetti to Series Regular, Welcomes Susan Heyward and Valorie Curry
Crovetti plays Ryan on the series while Heyward is set as Sister Sage and Curry as Firecracker.

[08/01/22 - 11:00 AM]
"The Flash" to Conclude with Season 9
The final season will consist of 13 episodes.

[08/01/22 - 10:58 AM]
Video: "Shark Bait" - Official Trailer - A Tubi Original
A group of friends enjoying a weekend steal a couple of jet skis racing them out to sea, ending up in a horrific head-on collision.

[08/01/22 - 10:21 AM]
Showtime Orders Comedy Pilot "Mason"
Based on the real-life experiences of comedian Nathan Min, the project is a surrealist comedy about a quiet man named Nathan, often misheard as "Mason," seeking connection in a loud world.

[08/01/22 - 10:18 AM]
Prime Video Presents "TNF with Dude Perfect" All-New Thursday Night Football Alternate Stream
Video's collaboration with famed sports content creators Tyler Toney, twins Cory and Coby Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, and Cody Jones will bring their energetic flair and legendary shenanigans to Prime Video and Twitch.

[08/01/22 - 10:10 AM]
Disney General Entertainment Presents "Journey Into Storytelling" with Fan-Favorite Shows at D23 Expo 2022
The three-day extravaganza kicks off September 9 in Anaheim, California, and includes immersive activations in the Disney General Entertainment "Journey Into Storytelling" pavilion, along with a dynamic schedule of exciting announcements, sneak peeks, engaging panels and special appearances by the stars from some of today's most cherished shows today.

[08/01/22 - 10:04 AM]
NBC Renews Global Game Show Sensation "Weakest Link" For Third Season, Hosted by Jane Lynch
The network has greenlit 20 episodes of the lightning fast, quick-witted series hosted by Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, who continues to executive produce.

[08/01/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Trailer And Key Art Debut - Hulu Original Docuseries "Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers"
The highly anticipated 10-part docuseries will premiere Monday, August 15 with two episodes on Hulu.

[08/01/22 - 10:00 AM]
Jeanie Buss-Owned "WOW - Women Of Wrestling" to Premiere the Weekend of Sept. 17 in National Syndication
Global professional wrestling superstar, screenwriter, mental health advocate and New York Times bestselling author AJ Mendez serves as executive producer and color commentator.

[08/01/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The King's Horseman" - Trailer - Netflix
Bound to the King by a long-held tradition, the horseman must fulfill his duties with his blood.

[08/01/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" - Official Trailer (Studio Trigger Version) - Netflix
"Cyberpunk: Edgerunners," a 10-episode original anime by CDPR and Studio Trigger, debuts only on Netflix this September.

[08/01/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Date Announcement and Teaser - Hulu Original Series "The D'Amelio Show" Season 2
The first two episodes of the new season will premiere on Hulu on Wednesday, September 28.

[08/01/22 - 09:01 AM]
Musical Legend Cyndi Lauper Joins the Upcoming Prime Video Original Series "The Horror of Dolores Roach"
She'll appear in a recurring guest role on the series.

[08/01/22 - 08:34 AM]
Video: Peacock's "Everything I Know About Love" - Official Trailer and Show Art
Four friends. One story of great love. A messy, raucous stumble into bad dates and heartaches - and surviving your twenties. The bestseller from the heart of Dolly Alderton.

[08/01/22 - 08:25 AM]
Bravo's "Top Chef" Heads to London for Season 20 - World All-Stars
The Emmy, James Beard and Critics' Choice Award-winning series will begin production this month in London, one of the most influential cities in the world, with the epic 20th season set to premiere in 2023.

[08/01/22 - 08:08 AM]
Disney and Pixar's Original Series "Cars on the Road" Debuts on Disney+ Day, Sept. 8, 2022
The series follows Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and his best friend Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater's sister.

[08/01/22 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Picks Up New 12-Episode Season of Popular Series "100 Day Dream Home" Starring Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt
The new season of "100 Day Dream Home" is slated to premiere in spring 2023.

[08/01/22 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Drive Hard: The Maloof Way" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Maloofs, a lovable family of gearheads and stunt drivers, use their passion and skill to build car engines and perform wild feats behind the wheel.

[08/01/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "I Came By" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A graffiti artist who targets homes of the elite uncovers a twisted secret in a hidden basement - triggering events that put his loved ones in danger.

[08/01/22 - 06:15 AM]
Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning Set to Host "The 56th Annual CMA Awards"
Bryan returns for a second consecutive year to host the CMA Awards, while Manning is a first-time host.

[08/01/22 - 06:02 AM]
"HLN Investigates" to Examine Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, Sherri Papini, and Gabby Petito Cases in Series of Investigative Specials
"Sex Ring Secrets: Exposing Jeffrey Epstein" is the first of these specials set to premiere on Monday, August 15 at 9:00/8:00c on HLN.

[08/01/22 - 05:28 AM]
Video: Disney+ Shares New Trailer and Key Art for Upcoming "Andor" Series
The series, which takes place prior to the events of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," debuts exclusively on Disney+ on its new date, Wednesday, September 21, with a three-episode premiere.

[08/01/22 - 05:15 AM]
HBO Max Launches "Game of Thrones" in 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Globally Today
Whether subscribers are watching the series for the first time or in anticipation of the premiere of "House of the Dragon," these formats make the episodes look sharper and showcase deeper, richer colors, while boasting atmospheric audio.

[07/29/22 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 29
Updates include: HBO Max cancels "Gordita Chronicles"; AMC eyes "Max Headroom" reboot series; and E! begins production on TV movie "Married by Mistake."

[07/29/22 - 02:22 PM]
Hallmark Offers Viewers All-New Original Premieres in September on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Highlights include "Wedding of a Lifetime," starring Brooke D'Orsay and Jonathan Bennett, on Saturday, September 17.

[07/29/22 - 01:00 PM]
Corie Henson Named Executive Vice President, Entertainment Unscripted Content Overseeing Reality Competition, Talent Competition and Game Show Formats for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
Reporting to Entertainment Content Chairman Susan Rovner, Henson's purview will include content development and current programming across the company's eight entertainment platforms that are home to beloved unscripted favorites.

[07/29/22 - 11:12 AM]
CNN to Broadcast "Great White Open Ocean" Saturday, July 30
For the first time, CNN will broadcast a "Shark Week" documentary when "Great White Open Ocean" airs in primetime.

[07/29/22 - 10:34 AM]
Shark Week 34 Premiere Night Grabs Ratings Gains and Double Digit Viewership Increases vs. Shark Week 33
Discovery was also the #1 network in all of television in Prime Time among Persons 12-17, #1 cable network in Prime Time among Men 25-54 and owned the top two cable telecasts for the night among Men 25-54.

[07/29/22 - 09:01 AM]
TLC Bolsters Medical Programming Slate with Transformational New Series "Bad Hair Day"
Three female doctors specializing in hair-related medical disorders are on a mission to help patients that have been suffering for years.

[07/29/22 - 08:52 AM]
HGTV Scores Ratings Success with Season Premieres of "Ugliest House in America" and "Renovation Island" on Sunday, July 24
"Renovation Island" delivered a .64 L3 rating among P25-54 and a .86 L3 rating among W25-54 during its season premiere.

[07/29/22 - 08:50 AM]
USA Network's New NASCAR Docuseries Event "Race for the Championship" Premieres Thursday, Sept. 1 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Documenting the lives of the sport's best on and off the track, viewers will get a rare glimpse of what it takes to balance personal relationships with the pressure to perform.

[07/29/22 - 08:05 AM]
Video: "Dead Zone" - Official Teaser - A Tubi Original
To stop the collapse of humanity, an elite team of soldiers must descend on a radiation-poisoned town and perform the ultimate stealth mission using high-tech armor and weapons.

[07/29/22 - 08:05 AM]
New Song from "Monarch," "American Cowgirl," Performed by the Monarch Cast, Featuring Series Star and Golden Globe Nominee Anna Friel, Available Everywhere Now
"American Cowgirl" is a song that captures both the spirit of the show and speaks to the complicated relationship between the mother and daughter duo of country music's first family, Dottie and Nicky Roman.

[07/29/22 - 08:03 AM]
Video: IFC and Sundance Now Reveal All-New Trailer for Original Comedy Series "Good Grief" Ahead of Season Two Premiere
Season two of the original series will make its U.S., Canadian and U.K. premiere on Thursday, August 4 as binge release on Sundance Now, followed by its North American two-episode broadcast premiere on IFC beginning Wednesday, August 17.

[07/29/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Partner Track" - Official Trailer - Netflix
At an elite NYC law firm, Ingrid Yun fights to make partner - and hold onto her principles - while balancing romance, friends and family expectations.

[07/29/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals Trailer for "Lucy's School," The All-New Peanuts Special Celebrating Educators
Also coming to Apple TV+ on Friday, August 12 through its partnership with WildBrain are new episodes of the beloved Apple Original, "The Snoopy Show" season two.

[07/28/22 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 28
Updates include: Amazon axes "The Wilds" after two seasons; ABC passes on a pair of midseason pilots; and Oscar winner Troy Kotsur to lead new series at Disney+.

[07/28/22 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Seoul Vibe" - Official Teaser - Netflix
In the days leading up to the 1988 Seoul Olympics, a ragtag team of drivers and mechanics go undercover to dismantle a massive money-laundering ring.

[07/28/22 - 02:13 PM]
"Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr." Season Nine Premieres January 3, 2023
Jim Acosta, Carol Burnett, Jamie Chung, Brian Cox, Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Jeff Daniels, Angela Davis, Viola Davis, David Duchovny, Tony Gonzalez, Jeh Johnson, Van Jones, Richard Kind, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Manganiello, Tamera Mowry, Niecy Nash, Edward Norton, Julia Roberts and Danny Trejo are all on tap.

[07/28/22 - 01:21 PM]
"Making Black America: Through the Grapevine," A New Four Part Series, Airs Tuesdays, October 4-25
Produced by McGee Media, Inkwell Media, and WETA Washington, D.C., the new four-part series highlights the vibrant cultural and social spaces at the heart of the African American experience.

[07/28/22 - 01:00 PM]
AMC+ Exclusive Series "Moonhaven" Renewed for a Second Season
Since its premiere earlier this month, "Moonhaven" has become the #1 most watched exclusive series and the #2 most watched new series in the streamer's history.

[07/28/22 - 12:32 PM]
Celebrated Play-by-Play Announcer Jason Benetti Joins FOX Sports
Benetti will contribute to the network's live sports slate beginning with college football this fall.

[07/28/22 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Signs Brutus Pink to Multi-Year Extension
The acclaimed animation production company, from Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett, is behind the award-winning adult animated series "Big Mouth" and "Human Resources."

[07/28/22 - 11:56 AM]
Video: Showtime Sports Documentary Films Releases First Look at "NYC Point Gods"
The documentary is an in-depth look at the legendary point guards of New York City who honed their craft and developed their renowned showmanship on the city's iconic playgrounds and high school gyms in the 1980s and '90s.

[07/28/22 - 11:34 AM]
Krysten Ritter to Star in and Executive Produce AMC Networks' and Boat Rocker's "Orphan Black: Echoes"
Set in the near future, "Orphan Black: Echoes" takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence.

[07/28/22 - 11:30 AM]
Video: "I Just Killed My Dad" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Anthony Templet shot his father and never denied it. But why he did is a complex question with profound implications that go far beyond one family.

[07/28/22 - 11:03 AM]
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Host Ryan Seacrest Return to "American Idol" for Season Six on ABC
Season six auditions kick off Wednesday, August 3, with the return of "Idol Across America," the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar.







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[11/19/24 - 01:38 PM]
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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
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[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
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[11/19/24 - 12:01 PM]
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[11/19/24 - 11:30 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 11:20 AM]
Video: "The Agency" - Official Trailer #2 - Paramount+ with Showtime
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[11/19/24 - 11:16 AM]
Sean Hannity to Host FOX Nation's Signature Patriot Awards Ceremony on December 5
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[11/19/24 - 10:43 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 10:31 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 10:10 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 10:06 AM]
Video: "Hard Knocks in Season with the AFC North" - Official Trailer - Max
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[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]
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[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.