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[10/04/22 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 4
Updates include: Emily Watson, Shirley Henderson to lead HBO Max's "Dune: The Sisterhood"; Paramount+ orders "Frasier" revival to series; and "WandaVision's" Emma Caulfield Ford to return in "Agatha: Coven of Chaos" at Disney+.

[10/04/22 - 05:31 PM]
Video: "Never Seen Again" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Season three is an enthralling episodic deep dive into 12 baffling cases in which individuals simply disappeared.

[10/04/22 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "The Fabulous" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Four best friends chase their dreams alongside fashion's elite while juggling demanding jobs, romantic dilemmas and wild nights on the town.

[10/04/22 - 04:37 PM]
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" Generates 12.6 Million Viewers for Rams-49ers
The "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli" telecast generated 1.6 million viewers, matching the offering's fourth-best audience in 13 editions of the show.

[10/04/22 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Is No. 1 in All Key Demos for 2nd Week Straight
For the fourth week running, "Nightline" posted gains on the year-ago week in all key target demos.

[10/04/22 - 12:29 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" Builds to a 4-Month High in Total Viewers
"Live" delivered the largest weekly growth of any daytime talk show - network or syndicated - in Total Viewers (+13%) and stood as the only daytime talker to post week-to-week gains across all three key Nielsen measures.

[10/04/22 - 12:15 PM]
"60 Minutes" Is on Top Again as the Week's #1 Non-Sports Primetime Program
The broadcast posted its best audience since January 16, delivering 10.27 million total viewers, 9.98 million in adults 18+ and 2.37 million in adults 25-54.

[10/04/22 - 11:39 AM]
After Just 12 Days "Dahmer - Monster" by Ryan Murphy Enters Netflix's Most Popular TV Top 10 with Almost 500M Hours Viewed
Season 2 of "Fate: The Winx Saga" remained on the list with 26.4M hours viewed while Season 1 had 9.56M hours viewed.

[10/04/22 - 10:54 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Returns to Brooklyn to Rank as Week's No. 1 Late-Night Talk Show in Adults 18-49
On its first airing of the week (Monday, 9/26/22), "Kimmel" opened with its strongest telecast broadcasting from Brooklyn since 2018 among Adults 18-49 (501,000) - since Friday, 10/19/18.

[10/04/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Unsolved Mysteries" Volume 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the third installment of this iconic docuseries, real people experience unthinkable crimes, puzzling disappearances and paranormal happenings.

[10/04/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Season Two of Emmy-Nominated Series "The Problem with Jon Stewart," Premiering Globally on Friday, October 7
The trailer highlights moments from the upcoming season, including Stewart taking on anti-transgender legislation, questioning the American tax proposition and confronting economic globalization, with special appearances from LeVar Burton and Susan Sarandon.

[10/04/22 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Max Orders Comedy Series "How to Be a Bookie," from Chuck Lorre, Nick Bakay, and Warner Bros. Television
Actor/comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is set to star in the single-camera series, which has received an order for eight episodes.

[10/04/22 - 08:31 AM]
Universal Pictures' "Beast" to Debut on Peacock October 7
The thriller follows recently widowed Dr. Nate Daniels (Idris Elba) and his two teenage daughters (Iyana Halley and Leah Sava Jeffries) as they travel to a South African game reserve managed by Martin Battles (Sharlto Copley), an old family friend and wildlife biologist.

[10/04/22 - 08:12 AM]
Nicole Curtis Restores a Charming Waterfront Cottage in New HGTV Series "Rehab Addict Lake House Rescue" Premiering Thursday, Nov. 3, at 9 PM ET/PT
During the three-episode series, Nicole will revisit the charming 1904 property that she loved at first sight and saved from impending demolition.

[10/04/22 - 07:50 AM]
"Real Life Nightmare" Returns for Season Four with New Host Paul Holes on Sunday, November 13
The season opens with a two-hour special event "Blood Mountain: The Hunting Ground" investigating Gary Hilton, also known as the National Forest Serial Killer.

[10/04/22 - 07:34 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Season Two of Global Hit Comedy Series "Acapulco"
"Acapulco" returns for its ten-episode second season Friday, October 21 on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through December 16.

[10/04/22 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Bling Empire: New York" Season 1 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Meet a fresh group of wealthy, sophisticated and hilarious Asian-Americans from New York City, where the quality of real estate is measured by address, not acreage.

[10/04/22 - 07:15 AM]
"NFL on CBS" Continues Record-Setting Start to Season Across All Platforms
This season, CBS Sports is averaging 18.559 million viewers, the network's best start since 2010.

[10/04/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Wonder" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"The Wonder" is the tale of a young Irish girl, Anna O'Donnell, whose Catholic family claim she has eaten nothing since her eleventh birthday... four months ago.

[10/04/22 - 07:00 AM]
Disney+ and Star+ Relaunch on Sony PlayStation 5 Consoles
"A key part of our global expansion strategy is to meet consumers wherever they are, which is why we're excited to enhance both Disney+ and Star+ for PlayStation 5 users," said Jerrell Jimerson, EVP of Product & Design, Disney Streaming.

[10/04/22 - 07:00 AM]
Video: "Shotgun Wedding" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
In "Shotgun Wedding," Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom (Josh Duhamel) gather their lovable but very opinionated families for the ultimate destination wedding, just as the couple begin to get cold feet.

[10/04/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Waffles + Mochi's Restaurant" Trailer - Netflix Jr
Join our favorite puppet pals as they take their cooking skills on new adventures and are joined by famous chefs, friends and neighbors, including former first lady Michelle Obama.

[10/04/22 - 06:00 AM]
"Hocus Pocus 2" Is the #1 Film Premiere on Disney+ Domestically to Date
It's been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge.

[10/04/22 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Que viva Mexico!" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After his miner grandfather's death, Pancho travels with his wife and kids to his hometown, where chaos ensues with his relatives over the inheritance.

[10/03/22 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 3
Updates include: Harlan Coben to bring Myron Bolitar to Netflix; Michael Rady to recur on NBC's "Magnum PI"; and Anders Holm joins Apple's MonsterVerse series.

[10/03/22 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Somebody" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A developer builds a dating app, hoping for connection. Soon, she gets caught in the web of a serial killer who uses the platform to lure victims.

[10/03/22 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Under the Queen's Umbrella" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.

[10/03/22 - 02:00 PM]
ABC's "Shark Tank" Premieres with Its Most-Watched Telecast Since January
"Shark Tank" improved over its year-ago season opener (on 10/8/21) by 4% in Total Viewers (4.7 million vs. 4.5 million).

[10/03/22 - 01:59 PM]
"Martha Gardens" Will Stream on The Roku Channel October 14
Welcome to Martha's Bedford Farm, the embodiment of the perfect farming and gardening life so many dream about!

[10/03/22 - 12:29 PM]
Amazon Freevee to Premiere "Play-Doh Squished," Hosted by Sarah Hyland, on November 11 in the U.S. and UK
Based on the hit holiday special released last year, and featuring updates reflecting the shift from special to series, the first episode premieres exclusively on Freevee November 11 in the U.S. and UK, with new episodes available on the service every Friday thereafter until February 24.

[10/03/22 - 12:25 PM]
ESPN Delivers Multi-Year Viewership Highs Across "Sunday NFL Countdown," "NFL Live" and "NFL Rewind" in September, as ESPN's NFL Portfolio Scores to Start the Season
"Sunday NFL Countdown" is averaging 1.4 million viewers per show (10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET, weekly), up double digits from each of the first three shows of the previous two seasons, including a healthy 15% increase from 2021.

[10/03/22 - 11:03 AM]
Video: discovery+ Announces October 13 Premiere Date for "A Radical Life" with a First-Look Trailer
The documentary takes an in-depth look at the radicalization and evolution of Tania Joya.

[10/03/22 - 11:00 AM]
"Firefly Lane" Season 2 Date Announcement & First Look
The series returns this December 2 with a concluding 16-episode, supersized season split into two parts.

[10/03/22 - 10:01 AM]
HGTV Renews Smash Hit Renovation Competition Series "Rock the Block" for Its Biggest Season Yet
The new six-episode season is slated to premiere in March 2023.

[10/03/22 - 09:44 AM]
Season 2 Premiere of ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Skyrockets to a 2.38 Rating in Adults 18-49 with Multiplatform Delayed Viewing
"Abbott Elementary" delivered its largest-ever delayed-viewing lift with Total Viewers (+4.1 million) and its 2nd-biggest-ever increase among Adults 18-49 (+318%).

[10/03/22 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Big Mouth" Season 6 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Secret relatives, a viral quiz and romantic curveballs unleash a fresh wave of torment and self-discovery for the Bridgeton Middle crew.

[10/03/22 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "Rogue Heroes" (EPIX 2022 Series) Official Trailer
Based on Ben Macintyre's best-selling book of the same name, the series centers on David Stirling, an eccentric young officer who is hospitalized after a training exercise gone wrong.

[10/03/22 - 09:06 AM]
Apple Original Films' "Emancipation" to Premiere in Theaters on December 2, and Globally on Apple TV+ on December 9
"Emancipation" tells the triumphant story of Peter (Will Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom.

[10/03/22 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Watch the Official Trailer for "Blue's Big City Adventure," Premiering Nov. 18, Exclusively on Paramount+
The feature-length "Blue's Clues & You!" film is a sing and dance-along musical spectacular for the whole family, featuring all-new songs and choreography with the show's beloved hosts and fan-favorite animated characters.

[10/03/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Berlin" - Character Introduction - "Money Heist" - Netflix
"Berlin," the "Money Heist" spin-off, is coming in 2023.

[10/03/22 - 05:01 AM]
Nexstar Media Closes Acquisition of The CW Network
Nexstar also announced that Dennis Miller has been named President of The CW, effective immediately.

[10/03/22 - 02:59 AM]
Prime Video Reveals First-Look Images for High-Stakes Family Drama "Riches"
All six episodes of the Amazon Studios and ITV co-production will premiere on Prime Video in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Nordics, and Sub-Saharan Africa on December 2 following its UK premiere on ITVX.

[09/30/22 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 30
Updates include: Robin Weigert among latest cast in "The Never Game" at CBS; E! begins production on pair of TV movies; and Lauren Holly to visit Amazon's "The Lake."

[09/30/22 - 01:31 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces First Weekly Streaming News Magazine "Impact X Nightline"
"Impact x Nightline" will stream exclusively on Hulu beginning Thursday, October 6, and is the second weekly offering from ABC News for streaming viewers, following the launch of "Power Trip" on Sunday.

[09/30/22 - 12:32 PM]
"I Am Vanessa Guillen" Documentary About U.S. Army Soldier Who Was Murdered in 2020 Heads to Netflix on November 17, 2022
U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillen always dreamed of joining the military, but once she was stationed at Fort Hood, everything shattered: In 2020, after telling her mother she was being sexually harassed on base, Guillen was murdered by a fellow soldier.

[09/30/22 - 11:10 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of October 10 and October 17
Said offerings include the specials "The Murder of Gabby Petito: What Really Happened" and "The Freeway Killer: Lost Murder Tapes."

[09/30/22 - 10:53 AM]
AXS TV Celebrates Sammy Hagar's 75 Birthday with a 24-Hour-Plus Marathon Starting October 12
The lineup includes classic episodes from the fan-favorite original series "Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar," star-studded shoutouts from Sammy's friends and fellow music legends, and more.

[09/30/22 - 10:36 AM]
TV One's New Drama, "Montross: Blood Rules," Premieres Sat. Oct. 1
When attorney Robyn Montross finally returns to her hometown of Evansdale at her father's request, she begins to unravel the web of lies that has secured her family's power and prominence in the community for generations.

[09/30/22 - 10:00 AM]
"Finding Happy" Reaches 2.6 Million Viewers in Series Premiere On Bounce
Centering around the Black female experience through the eyes of protagonist Yaz Carter, "Finding Happy" is a dramedy about the unfulfilled life of Yaz, beginning with her unhappy 36th birthday.

[09/30/22 - 09:44 AM]
Court TV to Premiere New Original Documentary Special "Rampage Killers" Sunday, Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. ET
Coinciding with the five-year anniversary of the Las Vegas shooting massacre, this provocative documentary explores why understanding the psyche of a rampage killer is vital in preventing future mass murders.







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[12/24/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Key Adult Demos for the Week of Dec. 16 Versus CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" saw gains year to year in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.

[12/24/24 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "American Primeval" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West.

[12/24/24 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Dec. 16: "Carry-On" Flies to First Again in Netflix's Top 10 This Week
Season 6 of "Virgin River" starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson debuted on top of the English TV List with 8.1 million views.

[12/24/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" Season 6 - Part 3 Date Announcement - Netflix
Granted one final chance to finish the Sekai Taikai, Daniel, Johnny and the team lay it all on the line in the ultimate championship showdown.

[12/23/24 - 02:36 PM]
College Football Playoff Scores 10.6 Million Average Viewers Across ESPN Platforms and TNT Sports
Tennessee/Ohio State and Indiana/Notre Dame on ESPN/ABC become two of top three most-watched games of the season.

[12/23/24 - 01:22 PM]
"Yellowstone" 5B Finale Continues Its Record-Breaking Run with 13.1M Total Viewers in L3 Marking the Biggest Episode in Series History
Said run marked the most watched season in the series' history with 13.6M total viewers.

[12/23/24 - 01:15 PM]
For the 4th Consecutive Year, ABC News' "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine Across the Board
"20/20" outdelivered "Dateline" in all key target demos for the 4th consecutive year - since 2021.

[12/23/24 - 01:02 PM]
NBC Is Set to Ring in the New Year with a Live Broadcast of the 136th Rose Parade Presented by Honda on Wednesday, Jan. 1
"Today" co-anchor Hoda Kotb and weather and feature anchor Al Roker will return to the booth for this year's telecast from "TV Corner."

[12/23/24 - 11:13 AM]
Award-Winning Danish Miniseries "Bullshit" Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, January 30, 2025 on Viaplay
This coming-of-age Danish language historical drama tells the powerful story of a group of lost and rebellious youths who find community and belonging in the hardcore biker gang "Bullshit," but leads to a world of brutal conflict.

[12/23/24 - 10:40 AM]
Max Renews Original Adult Animated Series "Creature Commandos," from DC Studios, for Second Season
New episodes debut weekly every Thursday on Max, with the season one finale dropping January 9.

[12/23/24 - 10:31 AM]
As an Early Holiday Gift to Fans Hallmark Announces That Its Hit Reality Competition Series, "Finding Mr. Christmas," Is Renewed for a Second Season
"Bringing this show to life was such a dream come true," said Jonathan Bennett. "There're definitely more stories to be told in season two and so much more fun to be had. We're really just scratching the surface here."

[12/23/24 - 10:02 AM]
"TMZ Investigates: Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer" Premieres Monday, January 6 at 8/7c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
TMZ exclusively speaks to several sources who say, despite his charismatic personality, Mangione also displayed a dark side and uncovers shocking new details about how he became enraged by corporate greed before quietly plotting to kill a healthcare CEO.

[12/23/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?" Debuts January 10
Host of the award-winning series "Real Time with Bill Maher," acclaimed comedian and satirist Bill Maher serves up another dose of reality in his 13th HBO stand-up special.

[12/23/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Going Dutch" Season 1 First Look - FOX TV
Tune in for the series premiere Thursday, January 2 on FOX and next day on Hulu.

[12/23/24 - 08:58 AM]
Cedric the Entertainer Serves Up a Double Dose of Laughter with Special Editions of "The Greatest @Home Videos"
Look for "Holiday Edition" on December 27 and "Cedy Awards" on January 3.