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[08/16/22 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 16
Updates include: Jordan Elsass exits "Superman & Lois" as his role will be recast; Eva De Dominici named regular on FOX's "The Cleaning Lady"; and Amazon orders Netherlands-based edition of "Modern Love."

[08/16/22 - 10:05 PM]
Local Disney+ Original Series "Shipwreck Hunters Australia" to Premiere October 5
"Shipwreck Hunters Australia" follows a fearless team of ocean adventurers as they deep dive to find - and bring to life - some of the world's most epic shipwreck stories.

[08/16/22 - 03:13 PM]
Lifetime's Limited Series Event "Flowers in the Attic: The Origin" Blooms Ranking as Cable's #1 New Scripted Series in the 2022 TV Season-to-Date in Key Demos
To date, "Flowers in the Attic: The Origin" has been seen by 10 million total viewers on linear and digital platforms.

[08/16/22 - 02:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
For the second week in a row, "Nightline" improved on the previous week in Total Viewers (+2% - 739,000 vs. 727,000) and Adults 18-49 (+25% - 170,000 vs. 136,000), hitting an 8-week high in Adults 18-49.

[08/16/22 - 01:57 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of August 8: "The Sandman" Is This Week's Most Viewed Title, "Day Shift" Clocks in at #1
Season three of "Never Have I Ever" debuted at #2 with 55.01M hours viewed and within the Top 10 in 81 countries.

[08/16/22 - 01:02 PM]
Oxygen True Crime's "911 Crisis Center" Returns with More Edge-of-Your Seat Drama and Riveting Pleas for Help
The compelling series offers fly-on-the-wall coverage of the community's most intense moments as it takes viewers inside the call center and brings them along to experience the fast-paced action where dispatchers and supervisors skillfully navigate life-threatening situations.

[08/16/22 - 12:59 PM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Wins Demo Derby Once Again
Against all original competition, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" has now won three consecutive weeks in the 18-49 demo.

[08/16/22 - 11:13 AM]
Together Again: ESPN Re-Signs Hall of Famer Randy Moss, Three-Time Pro Bowler Matt Hasselbeck, Super Bowl Champion Tedy Bruschi and Accomplished Host Sam Ponder as "Sunday NFL Countdown" Returns Same Cast for 2022 NFL Season
NFL senior insider Chris Mortensen also has a new agreement, extending his 30+ year tenure with ESPN, as does NFL senior insider Adam Schefter, which was announced in March.

[08/16/22 - 11:10 AM]
Evil Moves in with Debut of Adult Swim's "Housing Complex C"
"Housing Complex C" centers around Kimi, who lives in a small housing complex located in the sleepy seaside town of Kurosaki.

[08/16/22 - 11:06 AM]
Peacock Announces New Original Film "Meet Cute" Starring Pete Davidson and Kaley Cuoco to Premiere September 21
The film follows the story of Sheila (Cuoco) and Gary (Davidson). When they meet, it's love at first sight - until we realize their magical date wasn't fate at all. Sheila's got a time machine, and they've been falling in love over and over again.

[08/16/22 - 10:29 AM]
Apple Original Films Lands "The Family Plan," New Feature Film Starring Mark Wahlberg and Directed by Simon Cellan Jones
Written by David Coggeshall, "The Family Plan," tells the story of a suburban dad who must take his family on the run when his past catches up to him.

[08/16/22 - 10:00 AM]
Prime Video Greenlights and Announces Host and Judges for New Competition Series "Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge"
The series will be hosted by actress, producer, and Emmy award-winner Tamera Mowry-Housley, with critically acclaimed pastry chef Clarice Lam and accomplished cake designer and pastry chef Joshua John Russell as judges.

[08/16/22 - 09:30 AM]
Disney Branded Television's "Firebuds," About a Team of Young First Responders and Their Talking Vehicle Sidekicks, Premieres Wednesday, Sept. 21, on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+
From Emmy Award-winning creator and executive producer Craig Gerber, the music-filled series follows a group of friends, all children of first responders, who embark on adventures to help their community and learn what it truly means to be a hero.

[08/16/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Sidney" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
From producer Oprah Winfrey and directed by Reginald Hudlin, this revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier and his legacy as an iconic actor, filmmaker and activist at the center of Hollywood and the Civil Rights Movement.

[08/16/22 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
As Terry leads Cobra Kai into a new regime, Daniel, Johnny and an old ally join forces in a battle that goes way beyond the mat.

[08/16/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Last Light" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
Based on Alex Scarrow's best-selling novel of the same name, the series premieres September 8.

[08/16/22 - 08:02 AM]
Hilary Farr and David Visentin Return in New Episodes of HGTV Hit Series "Love It or List It" on Monday, Sept. 12, at 9 PM ET/PT
Attracting more than 25 million viewers to its last season, HGTV's smash hit series will return this fall with eight fresh episodes.

[08/16/22 - 08:01 AM]
"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Timings and Weekly Episodic Rollout Plan Confirmed
The episodes will launch at the same time around the world, so that all fans can experience them simultaneously.

[08/16/22 - 07:36 AM]
FOX Nation to Produce Original Feature Films
On Thursday, September 1, FOX Nation will premiere "The Shell Collector," a feature film based on a bestselling title by author Nancy Naigle.

[08/16/22 - 07:30 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Television Host and Journalist, Samantha Harris Named as Host of Game Show Network's Wordplay Game Show, "Tug of Words"
The second season of the half-hour original series is anticipated to premiere fall 2022.

[08/16/22 - 07:00 AM]
The Roku Channel Adds 14 New Linear Channels, Including Additional NBC Local News Channels and Six Scripps Channels, to its Live TV Guide
Viewers will now have access to a variety of new genres and programming, including additional local news channels, Spanish-language entertainment, lifestyle, true crime, and more available on The Roku Channel for free.

[08/16/22 - 06:18 AM]
"Sintonia" Is Renewed for Season 4 by Netflix
The third season, which premiered on July 13, spent two weeks on Netflix's global Top 10 in the non-English language series category, reaching #3 worldwide and #1 in Brazil in its opening week.

[08/15/22 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 15
Updates include: Annabella Sciorra joins Sylvester Stallone's "Tulsa King" at Paramount+; Shudder orders "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula" spin-off series; and Peacock's "Poker Faces" adds quartet.

[08/15/22 - 11:01 PM]
Video: "Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer" - Date Announcement - Netflix India
Find out about the spine-chilling, horrible crimes of the sadistic killer Raja Kolander.

[08/15/22 - 06:24 PM]
Video: "Your Honor" Season 2 - First Look - Showtime
Starring Emmy winner Bryan Cranston, Hunter Doohan, Hope Davis, Sofia Black D'Elia, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Michael Stuhlbarg, Carmen Ejogo and Benjamin Flores Jr.

[08/15/22 - 02:38 PM]
Video: First Look at "The Masked Singer's" New Season!
Get a first look at the all-new season, featuring the very first show footage, first glimpse of the all-new costumes and all-star celebrity guests.

[08/15/22 - 01:11 PM]
All-New Special "TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons" Premieres Monday, Aug. 22, at 8/7c on FOX
TMZ combed through the facts and spoke to the people closest with him, including comedian Bruce Vilanch, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Phil and Simmons' longtime costume designer, Leslie Wilshire.

[08/15/22 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Untold: The Race of the Century" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Australia II yacht crew looks back on the motivation, dedication and innovation that led to their historic victory at the 1983 America's Cup.

[08/15/22 - 12:06 PM]
NBC Sports Announces 2022 Schedule for Preseason No. 5 Notre Dame Football Headlined by Three Primetime Matchups on NBC & Peacock
The primetime matchups are highlighted by Notre Dame facing preseason No. 4 Clemson on Saturday, November 5 at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

[08/15/22 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Shark Side of The Moon" - Official Trailer - A Tubi Original
The film travels back in time during the Cold War when the USSR developed hyper-aggressive sharks.

[08/15/22 - 11:48 AM]
ABC's "Press Your Luck" Scores Its Most-Watched Telecast Since July 2020
"Press Your Luck" also improved week to week by 20% among Adults 18-49 (0.6/6 vs. 0.5/6) to hit a new summer high.

[08/15/22 - 11:33 AM]
Showtime to Air Alan Cumming Stand-Up Special "Club Cumming Presents A Queer Comedy Extravaganza"
The 75-minute special features Joe Castle Baker, Julia Shiplett, duo Zach Teague & Drew Lausch, Nori Reed, Pat Regan, and Larry Owens.

[08/15/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Katrina Babies" - Official Trailer - HBO
"Katrina Babies" details the close-knit families and vibrant communities of New Orleans whose lives were uprooted by the 2005 disaster.

[08/15/22 - 10:00 AM]
Tubi Greenlights Adult Animated Comedy "Breaking Bear"
The series follows the escapades of three bear siblings who decide they have to start selling drugs in order to raise money and save their home after gas companies start fracking next to their cave.

[08/15/22 - 10:00 AM]
Peacock and Lionsgate Strike Deal for John Wick Prequel Series "The Continental"
Premiering exclusively on Peacock in 2023,?"The Continental" will explore the origin story and inner workings of the exclusive Continental Hotel, a centerpiece of the John Wick Universe which serves as a refuge for assassins.?

[08/15/22 - 10:00 AM]
Production Starts on Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," A New, Original Primeteime Series Set to Bow on the Network in 2023
Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh and Sadie Laflamme-Snow star in this multigenerational family drama shooting on location in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[08/15/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Key Art and Trailer for Spanish-Language Original Series "When You Least Expect It"
Created by Cristóbal Garrido and Adolfo Valor, the series explores the healing journey of five strangers, each dealing with the loss of a loved one, whose lives intersect in a group therapy session.

[08/15/22 - 09:32 AM]
Showtime Scheduling Update - "The Chi" and "City on a Hill" to Return Friday, August 26
Both installments will make their linear debuts on Sunday, August 28.

[08/15/22 - 09:02 AM]
Travel Channel's Newest Special, "Shock Docs: The Visitors," Reveals the Horrors of Alien Abduction
In 1985, while spending Christmas at his family's cabin, New York Times best-selling author Whitley Strieber had a terrifying encounter with "visitors" not of this world.

[08/15/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "End of the Road" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Recently widowed mom Brenda fights to protect her family during a harrowing road trip when a murder and a missing bag of cash plunge them into danger.

[08/15/22 - 09:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Reveals a First Look at "Shantaram," The Highly Anticipated New Drama Series Starring Charlie Hunnam and Based on the Acclaimed, Bestselling Novel
"Shantaram" will make its global debut with the first three episodes of its 12-episode first season on Friday, October 14, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through December 16, on Apple TV+.

[08/15/22 - 08:41 AM]
Carrie Underwood Marks 10th Season Starring in Show Open for NBC's "Sunday Night Football," Premiering Sunday, September 11
For the first time, the show open will highlight the game-day energy around each game as a dedicated film crew will capture the atmosphere leading up to kickoff including fans tailgating and prepping for the game, player arrivals, and scenes from the host city.

[08/15/22 - 08:36 AM]
On the Heels of 11 Emmy Nominations for the "RuPaul's Drag Race" Franchise, VH1 Greenlights New Seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked"
The record breaking competition series, "RuPaul's Drag Race," will introduce a new group of sickening queens for a highly anticipated 15th season which will also include the landmark 200th episode.

[08/15/22 - 08:01 AM]
"Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities" Debuts with Four Day, Double Episode Event, Beginning Tuesday, October 25, Only on Netflix
Two all-new tales will debut daily through Friday, October 28, when the entire collection of eight stories will be available to Netflix members around the world.

[08/15/22 - 08:01 AM]
2022 "VMAs" Announce More Must-See Superstar Performers
BLACKPINK, Jack Harlow, Lizzo and MÃ¥neskin are the next round of global superstar performers added to the must-see lineup.

[08/15/22 - 07:45 AM]
On ESPN2, ESPN+ This Friday: Premiere of "Bananaland" Original Series, Live "Banana Ball" Games
Capturing the origins of the Bananas' wild, new style of baseball, "Bananaland" follows the team's owners, players, coaches, and staff as they embark on a seven-city "World Tour" in their quest to bring the revolutionary rules and extravagant showmanship of Banana Ball to the masses.

[08/15/22 - 07:02 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals Trailer for "Life by Ella," A Touching New Kids & Family Series Premiering Globally on Friday, September 2
"Life by Ella" follows Ella as she returns to school with a brand new perspective, excitement for what the future holds, and a major "seize the day" mentality following her stint with cancer.

[08/15/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "I Used to Be Famous" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Vince (Ed Skrein) used to be in the hottest boy band around. Now he's alone and desperate.

[08/15/22 - 04:01 AM]
Nexstar Media Group to Acquire The CW Network
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, the current co-owners of The CW, will each retain a 12.5 percent ownership interest in The CW and will continue to produce original, scripted content for the Network.

[08/15/22 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Anikulapo" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A story of death, resurrection and the greedy desires of men. "Anikulapo," a film by Kunle Afolayan, is coming to Netflix on September 30.







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[11/27/24 - 10:04 AM]
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren to Lead New Guy Ritchie Project for Paramount+ with Showtime
The project is an electrifying, new global crime series centered around two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal "fixer" charged with protecting one of them at all costs.

[11/27/24 - 08:00 AM]
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[11/27/24 - 07:09 AM]
Discovery Channel December Programming Highlights
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[11/27/24 - 05:59 AM]
Video: Check Out the Official Teaser Trailer for New Medical Mystery Drama "Watson," Starring Morris Chestnut
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[11/26/24 - 05:01 PM]
"The Summer Hikaru Died" Set to Bring Eerie Anime Thrills to Netflix
A chilling blend of slice of life and the supernatural, Yoshiki's life is thrown upside down when his best friend Hikaru is replaced by "something" that looks and acts just like him.

[11/26/24 - 04:55 PM]
"Abbott Elementary" Season 4 Return Skyrockets +321% in Total Viewers and +846% in Adults 18-49 Over Initial Live+Same Day Audience
The season four premiere of "Abbott Elementary" stands as the top multiplatform telecast in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 since the show's post-Oscars episode (3/10/24).

[11/26/24 - 03:01 PM]
Video: New Games, New Stakes - "Squid Game" Season 2 Main Trailer and Key Art "Round and Round" Unveiled
With its premiere just around the corner on December 26, the trailer delivers an electrifying glimpse into the deadly games and gripping character dynamics that await fans worldwide.

[11/26/24 - 02:34 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Debuts Official Trailer for Showtime's "Dexter: Original Sin"
The series premieres Friday, December 13 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, before making its on-air US debut on Sunday, December 15 at 10pm ET/PT.

[11/26/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 vs. CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" posted double-digit gains week to week across the board, hitting a 6-week high in overall viewers and 7-week highs in both key Adult demos.

[11/26/24 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Orders Limited-Series Adaptation of Harlan Coben's "I Will Find You"
An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive - and must break out of prison to find out the truth.

[11/26/24 - 12:03 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 18: "The Merry Gentlemen" and "A Man on the Inside" Take the Top Spots
Season 2 of the animated series "Arcane" laid siege to #2 (6.4M views), while Season 1 took #5 with 2.2M views.

[11/26/24 - 11:44 AM]
TNT Sports to Debut "Evolve and Flex" with Lance Fresh Friday, Dec. 6, on truTV and Max
The show is hosted by sports-lifestyle expert Lance Fresh and features candid conversations with guests to discuss how life's events have contributed to their sense of style.

[11/26/24 - 11:19 AM]
MGM+ Announces 2025 Premiere Date for "NFL Icons" Season Four
In the upcoming fourth season, the docuseries will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Montana, DeMarcus Ware, Kurt Warner and Gale Sayers.

[11/26/24 - 10:24 AM]
Video: "Rogue Heroes" (MGM+ 2025 Series) Season 2 Tease
"Rogue Heroes" is a dramatized account of how the world's greatest Special Forces unit, the SAS, was formed under extraordinary circumstances in the darkest days of World War Two.

[11/26/24 - 10:09 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Releases Official Trailer for Second Season of Hit Australian Drama, "Darby and Joan"
The new season debuts with a two-episode premiere, exclusively on Acorn TV, on December 30, followed by weekly episodes through January 27.