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[09/03/22 - 12:31 PM]
"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Attracts More Than 25 Million Global Viewers on Its First Day, Marking Prime Video's Biggest Premiere Ever
The series launched exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[09/02/22 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 2
Updates include: Peacock cancels "Rutherford Falls" after two seasons; Eiza González to star in Hulu's "La Máquina"; and Netflix casts Prince William, Kate Middleton in "The Crown."

[09/02/22 - 02:17 PM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Three-Part Reunion Begins Sunday, Sept. 11 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Shereé Whitfield, Drew Sidora, Marlo Hampton and Sanya Richards-Ross to discuss this season's biggest moments.

[09/02/22 - 02:06 PM]
Two-Time Emmy-Winning Host Tamron Hall Is Back for a Fourth Season of Her Nationally Syndicated Show on September 6
Fresh off receiving a record four Daytime Emmy nominations, this season of "Tamron Hall" will be branded the golden hour.

[09/02/22 - 12:20 PM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of September 12 and September 19
"In Pursuit with John Walsh," "Disappeared, "Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death" and "On the Case with Paula Zahn" will continue with their concurrent premieres.

[09/02/22 - 08:59 AM]
Video: Showtime Sports Documentary Films Releases Exclusive Clip from "McEnroe," An In-Depth Look at the All-Time Tennis Great
The film is now available on streaming and demand for subscribers and makes its linear premiere this Sunday, September 4 at 7:00/6:00c.

[09/02/22 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Human Playground" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.

[09/01/22 - 11:54 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 1
Updates include: Alex Moffat, Melissa Villaseñor and Aristotle Athari exit "Saturday Night Live"; Carla Gugino joins "The Girls on the Bus" at HBO Max; and Nicole Power cast in Netflix's "Glamorous."

[09/01/22 - 09:33 PM]
Netflix Unveils Upcoming Films and Series from Indonesia
The seven new titles, spanning sci-fi thriller, comedy and period drama, were unveiled at the Waktu Netflix Indonesia (Time for Netflix Indonesia) event today.

[09/01/22 - 04:11 PM]
ESPN's Primetime Coverage Is the Most-Viewed US Open Early Round Telecast Ever on ESPN Networks
The audience averaged 2.3 million viewers for "PrimeTime at the US Open presented by IBM" (7:00pm - 12:31am), an increase of +289% over last year, versus Day Three of last year's primetime telecast.

[09/01/22 - 10:27 AM]
"Help! I Wrecked My House" Season Three Premiere Scores Solid Ratings Performance for HGTV
Attracting more than 3.1 million total viewers, the episode garnered a .51 live plus three-day rating among P25-54 and a .63 live plus three-day rating among W25-54.

[09/01/22 - 10:09 AM]
Laverne Cox Goes Deep With Melanie Lynskey & More on E!'s "If We're Being Honest" Emmys Special
Laverne Cox is about to prove she can dazzle stars on and off of the red carpet.

[09/01/22 - 10:05 AM]
Lifetime Announces Three Additional Movies for 2022 "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Holiday Slate
Adding to the already star-studded lineup is the return of seven-time Grammy award winner and entrepreneur Toni Braxton as the executive producer of "A Christmas Spark," starring Emmy award winning actress, Jane Seymour in a reunion with her "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman" romantic co-lead, Joe Lando.

[09/01/22 - 10:02 AM]
Craig Erwich, Shannon Ryan and Eric Schrier Promoted at Disney General Entertainment
"I am incredibly fortunate to be working with some of the very best executives in our industry, and Craig, Shannon and Eric are exactly that - the best. These are proven leaders with both incredible creative sensibilities and strong business acumen," said Dana Walden.

[09/01/22 - 10:01 AM]
Disney+ Introduces a New Adventure in Season Two of "The Mysterious Benedict Society," Returning with a Two Episode Premiere on October 26
The original series, based on the New York Times bestselling book series by Trenton Lee Stewart, will debut new episodes weekly on Wednesdays, streaming on Disney+.

[09/01/22 - 10:01 AM]
IFC to Host First-Ever "Documentary Now... and Forever!" Week-Long Cinematic Celebration Pairing Classic Documentaries and the Landmark Series
The in-person, retrospective screening series will play at The IFC Center located in New York, NY from Wednesday, September 14 through Tuesday, September 20.

[09/01/22 - 09:03 AM]
Freeform Creeps It Real with a New Year of "31 Nights of Halloween"
From October 1-31, viewers can celebrate Halloween at home with haunting movies, including fan favorites "Ghostbusters" (1984), "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride," "Halloweentown," "Maleficent" and "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil."

[09/01/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Imperfects" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After undergoing an experiment that gives them monstrous side effects, Abbi, Tilda and Juan join forces to find the scientist responsible - and a cure.

[09/01/22 - 08:31 AM]
ESPN and Omaha Productions' Emmy-Award Winning "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli" Readies for Second Season
The ESPN and Omaha Productions' joint venture will produce 10 Monday Night Football alternate presentations throughout the season, continuing the extensive relationship between The Walt Disney Company and Peyton Manning's production company.

[09/01/22 - 08:12 AM]
ESPN Films Announces 30 for 30 Documentary "American Son" on Tennis Player Michael Chang
"American Son" will tell the story of Chang's improbable rise as a young American tennis star, and his family's immigrant journey which shaped his destiny.

[09/01/22 - 08:05 AM]
DirecTV Launches Bounce and Grit Today
Bounce, which features a programming mix of original series and movies, theatrical motion pictures, off-network series, specials and events designed for Black audiences, can be seen on channel 82.

[09/01/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Get Smart with Money" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Financial advisers share their simple tips on spending less and saving more with people looking to take control of their funds and achieve their goals.

[09/01/22 - 07:31 AM]
Lindsay Lohan to Star in Rom-Com "Irish Wish" at Netflix
When the love of her life gets engaged to her best-friend, Maddie puts her feelings aside to be a bridesmaid at their wedding in Ireland.

[09/01/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Swimmers" - Official Teaser - Netflix
From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a harrowing journey as refugees, putting both their hearts and champion swimming skills to heroic use.

[09/01/22 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Debuts Official Teaser Trailer and Art for Western Drama Series "The English," Starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer
All six episodes of the limited series will premiere on November 11 exclusively in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Nordics on Prime Video, following its November 10 UK premiere on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

[09/01/22 - 06:31 AM]
CNN FlashDocs to Premiere "Serena Williams: On Her Terms" Examining Her Evolution to Tennis Superstar and Mom on Sunday, September 11 at 8pm ET
At the close of the annual US Open Tennis Championships, CNN will celebrate the personal and professional life of the trailblazer.

[09/01/22 - 06:02 AM]
"Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings" Returns to Discovery Channel Monday Sept. 19 for an Epic New Season Where the Stakes Are Higher and the Cars Are Faster
Viewers who stick around will see the stakes become even higher in the new series - "The Great 8" - where the top eight drivers in the points standings compete for $15,000 and an additional 20 points towards the No Prep Kings championship.

[09/01/22 - 06:01 AM]
Roku Debuts Second Season of Weekly Entertainment Show "Roku Recommends"
Emmy Award-winner Maria Menounos and award-winning, multi-hyphenate NFL Star Andrew "Hawk" Hawkins both return as hosts for season two, sharing their weekly watchlist of new favorite programs and rediscovered classics.

[09/01/22 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Freevee Brings Back "The Suze Orman Show" with an Exclusive Licensing Deal
The deal includes multi-territory streaming rights including the U.S., UK, and Germany - with exclusive on-demand and FAST channel rights to the full library of 592 episodes of the iconic financial advice series.

[09/01/22 - 03:13 AM]
Khaled Ameen, Hussain AlMahdi & Rawan Mahdi Star in Netflix's New Kuwaiti Show "The Cage"
Ameen plays a social counselor who is working with a married couple, played by AlMahdi and Mahdi, to address their differences and better understand each other's perspective to save their marriage.

[09/01/22 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Who Likes My Follower" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Three successful influencers each coach a follower as they narrow down a field of dating prospects, hoping to trade digital likes for real-life love.

[09/01/22 - 01:05 AM]
Ann-Helen Laestadius' Acclaimed Novel "Stolen" to Come to Netflix
Directed by Elle Márjá Eira and written for the screen by Peter Birro, the film adaptation is planned to have its global premiere in 2024.

[08/31/22 - 11:05 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 31
Updates include: Tig Notaro to drop by Apple's "The Morning Show"; Regan Aliyah joins "Ironheart" at Disney+; and Nick Paley brings "Phony" to Hulu.

[08/31/22 - 09:31 PM]
Video: "Jamtara" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Amit Sial, Monika Panwar, Sparsh Shrivastava - Netflix India
Catch Amit Sial, Monika Panwar and Sparsh Srivastava in Season 2, releasing September 23, only on Netflix.

[08/31/22 - 02:14 PM]
Hallmark Offers Viewers All-New Original Premieres in October on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Hallmark Channel's "Fall into Love" programming event continues in October with three all-new original movie premieres celebrating friendship, the importance of family and fresh beginnings.

[08/31/22 - 01:02 PM]
"Boy Swallows Universe" Cast Announced as Production Begins on Series Adaptation for Netflix
The eight-part limited series stars Travis Fimmel as Lyle Orlik, Simon Baker as Robert Bell, and Phoebe Tonkin as Frances Bell.

[08/31/22 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Killing Diana" - Official Trailer - A Tubi Original
On the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's tragic passing, we're going behind castle walls to look at the extraordinary life and legacy of "The People's Princess."

[08/31/22 - 11:05 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for COVID-19 Documentary, "Hell of a Cruise"
The film peels back the curtain on the two-week, claustrophobic nightmare when passengers and crew members boarded the luxury Diamond Princess cruise ship in January of 2020, they had no idea that the deadly novel coronavirus boarded the ship with them turning the floating paradise into their worst nightmare.

[08/31/22 - 10:55 AM]
The Final Season of Our Beloved "Derry Girls" Arrives October 7 on Netflix
Said date only applies to countries outside The UK & Ireland.

[08/31/22 - 10:02 AM]
Video: New Trailer for Season 2 of the Disney+ Original Series "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" Now Available
After winning back the Mighty Ducks team name last year, our squad-with-heart and their coach Alex Morrow (Lauren Graham) take to the road to attend an intense summer hockey institute in California run by charming yet hardcore former NHL player, Colin Cole (Josh Duhamel).

[08/31/22 - 10:00 AM]
"Survivor" Announces the 18 New Castaways Competing on the 43rd Edition with a Two-Hour Season Premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 21
After 22 years on television, 646 castaways and 639 torch snuffs, the premiere of season 43 will be the CBS original series' 621st episode, launching a new chapter of the groundbreaking reality competition.

[08/31/22 - 09:46 AM]
OWN's Smash Hit Series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" Is Back with New Episodes Starting Saturday, September 10 at 8PM ET/PT
An all-new episode of "Family or Fiance" follows at 9PM ET/PT.

[08/31/22 - 09:46 AM]
Facebook Watch's Emmy, 6-Time NAACP Image Award-Winning "Red Table Talk" Returns Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 9 A.M. PT/12 P.M. ET
The series will return with an episode featuring "iCarly" star Jennette McCurdy who, after years of suffering in silence, bravely opens up about the decades of torment, exploitation and manipulation inflicted by her very own mother.

[08/31/22 - 09:10 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" Returns for Season Three with Icy Drama and New Allegiances on Wednesday, September 28 at 9PM ET/PT
Returning for season three are Housewives Lisa Barlow, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose and Jen Shah.

[08/31/22 - 09:05 AM]
Kyra Sedgwick and Elsie Fisher Join Season Two of Prime Video Series "The Summer I Turned Pretty"
Season one of the Jenny Han series became the No. 1 show on Prime Video during its premiere weekend, with season two currently in production.

[08/31/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: New Clip from the Disney+ Original Series "Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory" Shows the Largest Gathering of Gigantic Fin Whales Ever Filmed for the First Time
The filming of the second largest whales on the planet, some growing up to 90 feet long, took place in the Drake Passage off the tip of the Antarctica Peninsula.

[08/31/22 - 09:00 AM]
New Paramount+ with Showtime Bundle Experience Launches Today
The Paramount+ with bundle is available to U.S. subscribers at a special, limited time price of $7.99 per month for the Essential Plan and $12.99 per month for the Premium Plan.

[08/31/22 - 08:36 AM]
Pickup & Date Announcement: "The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!"
In this special, Leroy, Reggie, and Cheruce Paloni have been given the opportunity of a lifetime to be the hosts of an unforgettable Halloween Special full of "spooky" shorts from a group of up-and-coming animators.

[08/31/22 - 08:06 AM]
HGTV Renews Hit Series "Lil Jon Wants to Do What?" Starring Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Rapper and DJ Lil Jon for New Season
The new season is scheduled to premiere on HGTV and be available to stream on discovery+ in Spring 2023.

[08/31/22 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Max Renews Adult-Animated Series "Harley Quinn" for a Fourth Season
Sarah Peters, who has written on the series since season one and currently serves as consulting producer, will be elevated to executive producer and serve as showrunner for season four.







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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.