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    [monday, december 19, 2022]    
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[12/19/22 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 19
Updates include: Cecily Strong confirms exit from "Saturday Night Live"; C. Henry Chaisson brings "The Deep" to Amazon; and Molly Ringwald to visit Freeform's "Single Drunk Female."

[12/19/22 - 09:33 PM]
Prime Video Confirms That the Indian Installment of "Citadel" Will Start Filming in January 2023
The untitled series based out of India will be led by renowned creator duo Raj & DK (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK), who are the showrunners, directors of the series, and will feature Varun Dhawan in the lead role.

[12/19/22 - 02:30 PM]
ABC News Studios Presents "House of Grucci," An Intimate Documentary About "America's First Family of Fireworks"
"House of Grucci" tells the story of "America's First Family of Fireworks" and follows Phil Grucci, the fifth-generation company leader, and his family as they prepare for major spectacles, culminating in a larger-than-life performance in Saudi Arabia.

[12/19/22 - 11:01 AM]
All-New Special "TMZ Presents: Lamar Odom: Sex, Drugs & Kardashians" Premieres Monday, January 2, on FOX
The all-new revealing special takes viewers on a deep dive of Lamar Odom's troubled marriage to Khloe Kardashian, which was as memorable as his incredible basketball career.

[12/19/22 - 10:03 AM]
Disney's Onyx Collective Announces Feature Film "Bruiser," Premiering Friday, Feb. 24, on Hulu
In director Miles Warren's searing feature debut about fathers, families and the effects of toxic masculinity, 14-year-old Darious (Jalyn Hall) explores the boundaries of his manhood through tumultuous interactions with Malcolm (Shamier Anderson), his strict but loving father, and Porter (Trevante Rhodes), a charismatic drifter.

[12/19/22 - 10:01 AM]
TLC Will Finish 2022 as the #1 Primetime Ad-Supported Cable Network with Women for the Third Year in a Row
TLC is in the top 5 ad-supported cable network on 5 nights of the week with W25-54 and 4 nights of the week with W18-49 in 2022.

[12/19/22 - 09:02 AM]
Disney+ Presents the Live Stream Event "Tini Tour 2022: Farewell of the Year" on Dec. 23 at 4:30 PM PT/7:30 PM ET
The concert special will be available to stream on Disney+ following the live performance.

[12/19/22 - 08:46 AM]
2023 ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball" Schedule to Feature MLB's Top Superstars and World Series Rematch
The 2023 campaign will mark the 34th consecutive season of "Sunday Night Baseball" and will feature many of MLB's top superstars as well as a World Series rematch.

[12/19/22 - 08:41 AM]
Ovation TV Debuts the U.S. Premiere of "Murdoch Mysteries" Season 16 on February 11
Highlights of the new 24-episode season include an episode directed by Emmy winner Eric McCormack, two episodes directed by series star Yannick Bisson, three episodes written by showrunner Peter Mitchell, and one episode written by Maureen Jennings, author of the Detective Murdoch book series.

[12/19/22 - 08:31 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" Announces Guest Judges for Season 15 Premiering Friday, January 6th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on MTV
Ali Wong, Amandla Stenberg, Harvey Guillén, Hayley Kiyoko, Janelle Monáe, Julia Garner, Maren Morris, Megan Stalter, and Orville Peck to serve as guest judges.

[12/19/22 - 08:03 AM]
MTV Entertainment Studios to Launch Intimate Music Docu-Series "MTV's Family Legacy"
Set to premiere in 2023, the music docu-series will capture the hearts of '90s music fans and take viewers on a tour of pop culture through a new lens.

[12/19/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Live to Lead" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Leaders committed to making a difference in the world share their inspiring life stories in this series executive produced by Prince Harry and Meghan.

[12/19/22 - 06:16 AM]
Apple TV+ Reveals a First Look at New Thriller "Liaison" Starring Cesar Award Winner Vincent Cassel and BAFTA Award Winner Eva Green
"Liaison" will make its global debut with the first episode on Friday, February 24, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through March 31, on Apple TV+.

[12/16/22 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 16
Updates include: Henry Cavill to bring "Warhammer 40,000" to Amazon; Peacock commissions three new reality projects; and Netflix cancels "Blockbuster" after one season.

[12/16/22 - 04:00 PM]
Academy Award-Nominated and Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Actor, Producer and Entrepreneur Mary J. Blige's Production Company Blue Butterfly Signs First Look Deal in Non-Scripted with BET
"The Wine Down" is the first unscripted project being developed under the first look deal.

[12/16/22 - 12:18 PM]
FOX Takes #1 Spot for Comedy, Broadcast Drama and Unscripted Program for Fall 2022
"The Masked Singer" is fall's #1 unscripted entertainment series for a fourth consecutive year.

[12/16/22 - 12:01 PM]
Hallmark Media Inks Multipicture Overall Deal with Brooks Darnell
"I am excited to continue my relationship with the Hallmark family," said Darnell. "I feel blessed that I get to make feel-good movies that all families and people can enjoy and look forward to seeing what's next!"

[12/16/22 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
16-time World Champion and 2-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is one of the most prolific and controversial superstars in professional wrestling history.

[12/16/22 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix's "Freeridge" Premieres February 2, 2023
The coming of age comedy follows sibling rivals Gloria and Ines and their friends Demi and Cameron who have unleashed a curse bringing dark misfortune into their lives.

[12/16/22 - 08:30 AM]
"The Price Is Right at Night" Kicks Off 2023 with All-New Themed Primetime Specials Celebrating Superfans, Grocery Store Employees, Geniuses and More
The five installments will air weekly on Wednesday nights beginning January 4 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/16/22 - 07:46 AM]
Peacock Announces Straight-to-Series Order of Horror Thriller "Untitled Ian Mcculloch Project" with James Wan Executive Producing and Ian Mcculloch Writing / Executive Producing
Inspired by the bestselling novel "Stinger" by Robert McCammon, the series follows a disparate group of people on a ranch who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat.

[12/16/22 - 06:04 AM]
"Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!" Concert Special to Air on MTV Friday December 23
As part of a Paramount Global cross-company collaboration, the special will first air on CBS Television Network, Tuesday, December 20 and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

[12/15/22 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 15
Updates include: Apple nixes newcomer "Shantaram"; CNN cancels "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy" after two seasons; and Eric Szmanda to return for "CSI: Vegas" at CBS.

[12/15/22 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Trolley" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A sudden tragedy brings the wife of an assemblyman out of her private life and forces her to confront family secrets and her own troubling past.

[12/15/22 - 04:00 PM]
Rebecca Dalton and Corey Sevier Bounce Into Action in "The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating" a New, Original Movie Premiering January 1, on Hallmark Channel
Alex (Dalton), a professional dog trainer is more enamored of her loyal four-legged clients than she is of their owners whom she never fully trusts.

[12/15/22 - 02:01 PM]
HBO Max and CBC Renew Peabody Award-Winning Comedy Series "Sort Of" for a Third Season
A coming-of-age story, "Sort Of" exposes the labels we once poured ourselves into as no longer applicable... to anyone.

[12/15/22 - 02:00 PM]
CBS Announces Its First New Series Order for 2023-2024 Season - Drama "The Never Game," Starring and Executive Produced by Justin Hartley
Robin Weigert, Abby McEnany, Eric Graise, Fiona Rene and Academy Award winner Mary McDonnell also star.

[12/15/22 - 01:45 PM]
Selena Gomez & Stacey Abrams to Produce Music Documentary "Won't Be Silent" for discovery+
Directed by Kristi Jacobson, the film will celebrate songs that have impacted the world on a variety of issues and the incredible female artists behind them.

[12/15/22 - 01:05 PM]
CBS News Explores How One Simple Act of Humanity Can Change the World, in the Primetime Special "The Gift: Kindness Goes Viral with Steve Hartman"
The one-hour special premieres Wednesday, December 28 at 10:00/9:00c on CBS.

[12/15/22 - 12:31 PM]
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023" Announces Star-Studded Lineup of Performers in Times Square
The latest performers include Duran Duran, New Edition, j-hope and Jax.

[12/15/22 - 12:20 PM]
Hit Showtime Drama Series "Yellowjackets" Renewed for Season Three Ahead of Season Two Premiere
As previously announced, season two starts Friday, March 24 on streaming and on demand, before making its on-air debut on Sunday, March 26.

[12/15/22 - 12:16 PM]
Hulu Orders Dan Levy and Ally Pankiw's "Standing By" to Series from 20th Television Animation
"Standing By" is a satirical look into the lives of a group of eternally bound, disgruntled guardian angels and the lessons they'll eventually learn from not only the dysfunctional humans they're in charge of protecting but also each other.

[12/15/22 - 11:01 AM]
FOX Nation to Release "A Year on Planet Earth" on Sunday, January 8th
The six-part series was filmed in collaboration with ITV and will feature an intimate look at the creatures who inhabit the earth from more than 60 locations around the globe.

[12/15/22 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Releases Trailer for "Coach Prime"
The series follows the 2022 Jackson State University Tigers football team at practice and during games, in the locker room, off the field, and in the community, throughout their 12-0, undefeated SWAC Championship season.

[12/15/22 - 10:05 AM]
A Spine-Chilling New Season of "Kindred Spirits" Returns to Travel Channel and discovery+ Beginning Friday, January 20
Paranormal investigators Amy Bruni, Adam Berry and psychic medium Chip Coffey return with 10 new one-hour episodes.

[12/15/22 - 10:03 AM]
Video: New Trailer and Key Art Now Available for "Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl," Streaming Dec. 28 On Disney+
Step into Casa Madrigal for an unprecedented concert spectacular as the original voice cast of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Encanto" reunites at the Hollywood Bowl for a show-stopping concert event featuring fan-favorite musical numbers from the now three-time Grammy-nominated soundtrack.

[12/15/22 - 10:01 AM]
Hulu Original Docuseries "The 1619 Project" from Lionsgate and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones to Premiere Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023
The limited series will debut with the first two episodes streaming exclusively on Hulu, with two additional episodes released every Thursday.

[12/15/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: First Look and Date Announcement - Hulu Original Docu-Series "How I Caught My Killer"
The true-crime docu-series highlights the real-life stories behind unique homicide cases with in-depth interviews, authentic archival material and cinematic recreations all packaged together into a fresh spin in the genre.

[12/15/22 - 10:00 AM]
Max Original Rock Climbing Competition Series "The Climb," Featuring Jason Momoa and Chris Sharma, Debuts January 12
In this all-encompassing competition, amateur climbers are put through a rigorous series of mental and physical challenges, utilizing some of the most intimidating ascents in the world to crown the world's best amateur climber with a prAna sponsored climbing ambassadorship and a $100,000 cash prize.

[12/15/22 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Announces "Power Book II: Ghost" Season Three Return for Friday, March 17, 2023
Season three of the popular drama series returns with new twists and new turns as the Tariq, Brayden, Monet, and the Tejadas have to Level Up or Get Taken Down.

[12/15/22 - 09:15 AM]
Apple TV+ to Expand the World of Hit Comedy "Mythic Quest" with New Series, "Mere Mortals"
"Mere Mortals" will explore the lives of employees, players, and fans who are impacted by the game.

[12/15/22 - 09:00 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere New Nonfiction Series "History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan" Hosted by the Esteemed Actor on Tuesday, February 7 at 10PM ET/PT
Produced by Big Fish Entertainment and Anchor Entertainment, each one-hour episode uncovers the meticulous planning, daring execution and shocking aftermath behind some of the most elaborate real-life heists in history.

[12/15/22 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unleashes Official Trailer for "The Legend of Vox Machina" Season Two
The second season will consist of 12 episodes, with three episodes premiering every week starting January 20 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[12/15/22 - 08:31 AM]
ABC, FX, Freeform & Disney Channel to Present First Two Episodes of the Disney+ Original Series "The Santa Clauses"
The recently renewed series will encore starting Friday, December 16 on Freeform.

[12/15/22 - 08:30 AM]
Unscripted Survival Competition Series, "Outlast," Coming to Netflix in 2023
This is the first unscripted series from Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan for Aggregate Films and Netflix.

[12/15/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Princess Power" - New Series Teaser - Netflix Jr
Get ready to meet Penny Pineapple, Kira Kiwi, Rita Raspberry and Bea Blueberry and their fruitdoms. Princessing is a verb.

[12/15/22 - 07:59 AM]
Starz in Development with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson on Drama Series "Fightland"
The scripted drama series is set within the high stakes, cash rich, dangerous world of British boxing.

[12/15/22 - 07:40 AM]
Trevor Noah Returns to Host "The 65th Annual Grammy Awards"
Noah will also serve as a producer on the show.

[12/15/22 - 07:00 AM]
Video: "The Cupcake Guys" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
When former NFL teammates Michael Griffin and Brian Orakpo decided to dip their toes into entrepreneurship, they knew they wanted to go about it differently.

[12/15/22 - 06:02 AM]
Video: Peacock Announces and Debuts Trailer for End of Year Special "2022 Back That Year Up" Starring Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson
The special is an edgy, insightful, and hilarious clip-driven retrospective of a year that began with so much promise, but was only marginally better than the debacle that was 2021.







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[12/31/24 - 02:01 PM]
"Nightline"' Ranks No. 1 in All Key Demos for the Week of Dec. 23 Versus CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
Plus: ABC News' "Nightline" averaged 939,000 Total Viewers, 213,000 Adults 25-54 and 142,000 Adults 18-49 during the 4th Quarter 2024, based on Most Current Data from Nielsen Media Research.

[12/31/24 - 12:17 PM]
"Squid Game" Season 2 Smashes Top 10 Viewing Records as Millions Worldwide Take Part in Fan Activations
Season 2 enthralled fans all over the world as it skyrocketed to the top of the Netflix Global Top 10, amassing an astounding 68 million views in its debut.

[12/31/24 - 12:00 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Dec. 23: "Squid Game" Season 2 Scores Record-Breaking Debut
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[12/31/24 - 11:17 AM]
NFL Christmas Day Games on Netflix Average Over 30 Million Global Viewers
The games ranked #1 (Ravens-Texans) and #2 (Chiefs-Steelers) on Netflix's Global Top 10 for the week, and hit the Top 10 across multiple countries.

[12/31/24 - 07:18 AM]
Video: "The Kardashians" - Season 6 - Teaser - Hulu
Season 6 of "The Kardashians" premieres February 6 on Hulu, Disney+ internationally, and Star+ in Latin America.

[12/31/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Official Trailer #2 - "Common Side Effects" - February 2 - Adult Swim
"Common Side Effects" premieres February 2 at 11:30/10:30c on Adult Swim - next day on Max.

[12/30/24 - 03:15 PM]
ABC's "The Year: 2024" Ranks #1 Across the Board in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54, and Adults 18-49
In addition, the annual ABC News special led its two-hour time slot, beating CBS and NBC programming in Adults 18-49 for the 5th consecutive year - since 2020.

[12/30/24 - 01:00 PM]
Video: Denis Leary Is "Going Dutch!" - Season 1 Extended Trailer - FOX TV
Tune in for the series premiere Thursday, January 2, on FOX and next day on Hulu.

[12/30/24 - 11:06 AM]
NBC Sports Delivers Its Most-Watched Year Since 2016
Collectively, the most prestigious events and properties in sports propelled NBC Sports to its most-watched year since 2016, with more than 400 billion minutes (or more than 7 billion hours) consumed across NBCUniversal platforms.

[12/30/24 - 09:34 AM]
Viewership Update: NBA on ESPN Platforms Up Five Percent From Last Year
Through 34 games, NBA games on ESPN platforms are averaging 1,959,000 viewers.

[12/30/24 - 09:25 AM]
Video: "Shifting Gears" Official Trailer
Look for the series premiere January 8 at 8:00/7:00c on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu.

[12/30/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Coach Prime" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
In his second season as Colorado head coach, Deion Sanders leads the Buffaloes in their return to the Big 12.

[12/30/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Miss Scarlet" Season 5 Trailer
Season 5 premieres on Sunday, January 12 at 8:00/7:00c on PBS.

[12/30/24 - 07:01 AM]
Aced It! ESPN Scores Stellar Viewership During 2024 NCAA Women's College Volleyball Season
The 2024 Women's NCAA Volleyball Tournament was the most-consumed ever, with more than 1.3 billion minutes watched across ESPN platforms.

[12/30/24 - 06:01 AM]
Enjoy Apple TV+ for Free the First Weekend of 2025
Enjoy Apple TV+ for free the first weekend of 2025 (January 3 through January 5), Apple TV+ will be free on any device where Apple TV+ is available.