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[05/23/23 - 03:59 PM]
Most-Watched NBA Playoffs on ESPN Platforms in 11 Years
Last night's series-clinching victory by the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Lakers averaged 8,209,000 viewers, peaking with 11,482,000 viewers from 11-11:15 p.m. ET.

[05/23/23 - 01:29 PM]
Meet the Celebrity Guest Judges from Season Two of "Crime Scene Kitchen" - Premiering Monday, June 5 on FOX
NeNe Leakes, Martina McBride, Richard Blais and Dwight Howard are all on tap this season.

[05/23/23 - 12:30 PM]
"60 Minutes" Continues Its Reign as Television's #1 News Program for the 2022-2023 Season
Out of 30 airings, the newsmagazine made the top five 23 times and the top 10 29 times.

[05/23/23 - 11:31 AM]
For the Second Year in a Row, "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine Across the Board - Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 - for the Broadcast Season
Further, "20/20" outperformed NBC's "Dateline" in both key demos for the fourth time in the last five broadcast seasons.

[05/23/23 - 11:30 AM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Target Demos - Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
Season to date, "Nightline" is growing compared to the same point last season in Total Viewers (+4% - 902,000 vs. 869,000).

[05/23/23 - 11:15 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of May 15: "The Mother" Is This Week's Most Viewed Title; Love Is in the Air with "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" and "XO, Kitty"
Season 6 of "Selling Sunset," which had 22.78M hours viewed, and limited doc series "McGregor Forever" with 20.85M hours viewed both came out swinging, making the list in their debut weeks.

[05/23/23 - 11:02 AM]
Netflix Offers First Look at "Glamorous" Season 1, Coming June 22
The series stars Miss Benny as Marco Mejia, a gender non-conforming queer man whose life seems to be stuck until he lands a job working for legendary makeup mogul Madolyn Addison, played by Kim Cattrall.

[05/23/23 - 10:25 AM]
NBA TV to Premiere "Everything But the Chip" Documentary Revisiting Allen Iverson & the Philadelphia 76ers' Memorable Run to the 2001 NBA Finals, Wednesday, May 31, at 8 p.m. ET
Led by 2001 NBA MVP Allen Iverson and 2001 NBA Coach of the Year Larry Brown, the 76ers won their first 10 games and never looked back in the Eastern Conference, eventually reaching the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.

[05/23/23 - 10:17 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Onyx Collective's "Searching for Soul Food"
The series follows rock star celebrity chef, Alisa Reynolds, as she discovers what soul food looks like around the world.

[05/23/23 - 10:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery's Enhanced Streaming Platform Max Launches Today
Max is the streaming destination for HBO with a dedicated homepage experience, along with Max Originals, Warner Bros. films, the DC universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and best-in-class unscripted programming across food, home, reality, lifestyle true crime and more from leading brands like HGTV, Food Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, and ID, all in one place.

[05/23/23 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Announces "Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators"
The five-episode series chronicles the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and gripping behind-the-scenes stories of one of the biggest spectacles on television during the height of the '90s.

[05/23/23 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) to Air Live Around the World on Tuesday, September 12th at 8PM ET/PT
Airing live around the world in more than 150 countries, this year's global fan-filled spectacle will honor the best music videos of the past year with unforgettable performances, epic tributes and show-stopping appearances from music's biggest stars.

[05/23/23 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Skull Island" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Welcome back to his island. The next chapter of the Monsterverse begins. Only on Netflix June 22.

[05/23/23 - 09:23 AM]
Nickelodeon's Beloved "Blue's Clues" Hosts Reunite This Weekend in Brand-New "Blue's Clues & You!" Episode and TV Premiere of the Paramount+ Original Film "Blue's Big City Adventure"
"The Case of the Missing Thinking Chair," premiering Friday, May 26 on Nickelodeon, follows Josh and Blue as they embark on a puzzling quest to find the missing Thinking Chair.

[05/23/23 - 09:16 AM]
Channel 5 and AMC Networks' Acorn TV Return to Sainte Victore for More Escapist Charm with Third Series of "The Madame Blanc Mysteries"
The new season sees renowned and respected antiques dealer, Jean White, return with her expertise in the world of antiquities proving to be the key to solving a series of murders and mysteries against the backdrop of the beautiful French village of Sainte Victoire.

[05/23/23 - 08:30 AM]
NBA on ABC: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Series Delivered Most-Watched NBA Conference Finals Game 3 on Any Network Since 2011
The ABC broadcast generated an average audience of 8,384,000 viewers, peaking with 10,788,000 viewers from 10:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, according to Nielsen.

[05/23/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Not Quite Narwhal" New Series Trailer - Netflix Jr
Curious and fun-loving Kelp always believed he was a narwhal, until the day he made the most amazing discovery... He's actually a... unicorn!

[05/23/23 - 08:01 AM]
Christina Hall Returns in Eleven New Episodes of HGTV Hit Docu-Series "Christina on the Coast" on Thursday, June 29, at 9 PM ET/PT
Real estate expert and designer Christina Hall will embark on the next chapter of sunny SoCal adventures in eleven fresh episodes of her HGTV hit docu-series.

[05/23/23 - 08:00 AM]
Video: "Morimoto's Sushi Master" Official Trailer - Available on The Roku Channel on June 16
Hosted by Lyrica Okano, the six-episode series highlights the skill, ingredients, delicacy and talent needed to perfect the art of sushi-making.

[05/23/23 - 07:39 AM]
Devin McCourty Joins NBC Sports' "Football Night in America"
McCourty spent his entire career as a member of the New England Patriots, playing 13 seasons as a defensive back and helping the team win Super Bowls XLIX, LI and LIII.

[05/23/23 - 07:17 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Unveils Trailer for "Cannes Confidential," New Original International Romantic Crime Drama, Premiering June 26
The six-part series will premiere with the first two episodes on Monday, June 26 on Acorn TV, with two new episodes premiering weekly every Monday through July 10.

[05/23/23 - 06:01 AM]
ABC Owned Television Stations Documentary "Our America: Mental State" to Premiere on Hulu Friday, May 26, and Will Air Across the Eight ABC Owned Television Stations Beginning May 27
The one-hour documentary further continues the story from ABC30/KFSN's award-winning five-part documentary series "A Critical State of Mind: A Look into California's Mental Health."

[05/23/23 - 04:51 AM]
New Stories About Hitmakers and Musical Pioneers Eazy-E, Prince, Guns N' Roses and Journey Premiere in June 2023
"Guns N' Roses: America's Most Dangerous Band" and "Journey: A Voice Lost... and Found" are among the featured programs coming to Reelz.

[05/23/23 - 02:09 AM]
Clara Lago and Tamar Novas Start the Shooting for "Clanes"
In "Clanes," a new lawyer arrives to settle in the small town of Cambados.

[05/23/23 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "iNumber Number: Jozi Gold" - Official Teaser - Netflix
When an undercover cop is tasked with investigating a historic gold heist in Johannesburg, he's forced to choose between his conscience and the law.

[05/22/23 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Ooku: The Inner Chambers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The tale is set in the magnificent city of Edo, where a reversal of gender roles spurs a whirl of emotions.

[05/22/23 - 08:00 PM]
LL Cool J to Join "NCIS: Hawai'i" as Recurring Guest Star, Reprising His Role as Sam Hanna from "NCIS: Los Angeles"
He'll join the series as a recurring guest star in the upcoming third season.

[05/22/23 - 02:43 PM]
Video: "The Freak Brothers" Season 2 - Official Promo - A Tubi Original
In the second season, the Freaks and Kitty's Mary Jane-fueled misadventures will take them from their high school reunion to matching wits with Mark Zuckerberg, settling old scores with Mitch McConnell, and battling Seth Rogen in a Pot Brownie Bake-Off contest.

[05/22/23 - 02:21 PM]
Max Announces an Expanded Roster of 4K Programming Available To Stream on Its Ultimate Ad-Free Tier on May 23
"We understand the value of offering our users a cinematic playback experience and to that end, we've implemented more advanced technology workflows that allow us to release more 4K content in a faster, more efficient way," said Sudheer Sirivara, Global Technology Platform, Warner Bros. Discovery.

[05/22/23 - 02:16 PM]
New Vice Series "Queer Sports" Premieres on Friday, June 23rd
A sports talk show featuring pro athletes tackling issues from the world of sports and the culture surrounding them, taking a deeper look at the people and moments that have a particular impact on the LGBTQ+ community by centering underrepresented voices.

[05/22/23 - 12:20 PM]
Bravo's Dynamic Duo Returns When "Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake" Premieres with Back-to-Back Episodes on Sunday, July 9 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The Benton City Council surprises the town residents by inviting "Real Housewives" icons Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan to help spruce up their small town (population just shy of 7,000) that was devastated by the pandemic.

[05/22/23 - 11:02 AM]
Actress, Producer and New York Times Best Selling Author, Gabrielle Union Set to Debut New 2-Part Special "Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50" on BET+
The two-part special, premiering June 15, follows Gabrielle, husband Dwyane Wade, family, friends and loved ones on an epic journey as she travels across multiple countries in Africa in celebration of her 50th birthday.

[05/22/23 - 10:39 AM]
Prime Video Tips Off 2023 WNBA Coverage with WNBA Commissioner's Cup Matchup Between the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx on Thursday, May 25
This season, Prime Video will exclusively stream 20 WNBA games, including five doubleheaders, as well as the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship Game.

[05/22/23 - 10:16 AM]
NBC's Compelling New Docuseries "LA Fire & Rescue" from Executive Producer Dick Wolf Premieres Wednesday, June 21 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The series offers unprecedented access to the inner workings of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

[05/22/23 - 10:00 AM]
Max Original Romantic-Documentary Dating Series "Swiping America" Debuts June 15
This sexy and true to life rom-doc dating series follows a group of diverse singles from New York City on an introspective, eight-city dating app journey, as they explore personal issues around sex, relationships, love and connection.

[05/22/23 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Announces Its Summer Reality Premiere Schedule
New seasons of "Big Brother," "The Challenge: USA" and "Secret Celebrity Renovation" will be joined by newcomer "Superfan."

[05/22/23 - 09:01 AM]
"Tom Segura: Sledgehammer" Will Premiere Globally on Netflix July 4th
Performing to an energized sold out crowd in Phoenix, Arizona, Tom explores his "admiration" for Brad Pitt, what it's like raising two sons, and the lessons learned from sharing his gummies with his mother.

[05/22/23 - 07:43 AM]
Netflix Appoints Arnold Schwarzenegger as Chief Action Officer
The streamer also details its current and upcoming action series and films.

[05/22/23 - 07:30 AM]
Starz Sets Season Two Premiere of Its Hit Drama Series "Power Book IV: Force" on September 1
After cutting ties in New York, Tommy Egan's newfound family and ruthless drug game enticed him to stay in Chicago.

[05/21/23 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Delete" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Have you ever wished to make someone completely disappear from your life?

[05/20/23 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "This World Can't Tear Me Down" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When an old friend returns to the neighborhood, Zerocalcare wants to help him find his place back in the world. But what's the right thing to do?

[05/19/23 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 19
Updates include: Molly Burnett exits NBC's "Law & Order: SVU"; Disney+ to keep "Howard" amid public backlash; and Max's "The Penguin" resumes filming.

[05/19/23 - 02:30 PM]
ABC News Studios' "Soul of a Nation" Presents One-Hour Primetime Special Delving Into the Rise of Asians in Hollywood, in Honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
"The New Face of Hollywood - A Soul of a Nation Presentation" airs Friday, May 26, at 8:00 p.m. EDT on ABC, next day on Hulu.

[05/19/23 - 09:20 AM]
ABC's "Jeopardy! Masters" Series Debut Is Most-Watched Primetime "Jeopardy!" Telecast Since January 2020
"Jeopardy! Masters" premiered as the strongest unscripted series debut on any network on any night in Total Viewers (6.7 million) in nearly 2-1/2 years.

[05/19/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Shooting Stars" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
"Shooting Stars" is the inspiring origin story of a basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country.

[05/19/23 - 09:00 AM]
Hulu Originals & Exclusives Summer 2023 Programming Slate
New date announcements include "Only Murders in the Building" Season Three, "This Fool" season two, "Secrets & Sisterhood: The Sozahdahs," "Secret Chef," "Miguel Wants to Fight" and "The Jewel Thief."

[05/19/23 - 08:56 AM]
New Vice Series "One Star Reviews" Premieres on Monday, June 19th
Online reviews can make or break a business, and enough one star reviews can be the kiss of death. Host Taji Ameen personally reviews businesses to see if they're as bad as the internet says, or just misunderstood.

[05/19/23 - 07:15 AM]
Hulu Announces Music Performance Documentary "Imagine Dragons Live in Vegas" from Interscope Records Premiering July 14
Far from the days of playing in dive bars and casinos across the Las Vegas Strip, Imagine Dragons returns home to perform at the city's largest stage, Allegiant Stadium, in a triumphant concert film that showcases the band's rise to fame and the city that helped shape their sound.

[05/19/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Barracuda Queens" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When they fall deep into debt, a group of young women in an affluent Stockholm suburb turns to robbing their neighbors' houses. Inspired by true events.

[05/18/23 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 18
Updates include: Disney+, Hulu to drop dozens of projects in cost-cutting move; The CW holds off on fates for three series; and Comedy Central pulls the plug on "Hell of a Week," "Tooning Out the News."







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[11/12/24 - 12:31 PM]
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" Adds Additional Cast for Season 2
Chin Han, Hoa Xuande, Justin Chien, Amanda Zhou, Crystal Yu, Kelemete Misipeka, Lourdes Faberes and Rekha Sharma have joined the cast of the upcoming second season, which is currently in production in partnership with Nickelodeon.

[11/12/24 - 12:06 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 4: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" Enters the Ring; "Meet Me Next Christmas" Unwraps #1
Season 2, Act I of "Arcane," the animated series based on the popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends, also had a strong debut, taking second place with 6.3M views.

[11/12/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae" - Official Trailer - Hulu
This true crime docuseries examines the murder of Annie Mae Aquash - a Mi'kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, a mother of two daughters, a teacher, and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1970s and whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years.

[11/12/24 - 11:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special"
The one-hour special will premiere on November 19 on Prime Video.

[11/12/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Nutcrackers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
It's beginning to look a lot like ch-aos. Ben Stiller stars in "Nutcrackers," premiering November 29 on Hulu.

[11/12/24 - 11:00 AM]
New Daytime Drama Series "Beyond the Gates" to Premiere Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 on CBS
The series is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States.

[11/12/24 - 10:34 AM]
"Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" to Debut This Sunday, November 17th on FOX Nation
Premiering in two parts, the first four episodes will roll out weekly, beginning on Sunday, with the final four to run in April-May 2025, spanning the Holy season.

[11/12/24 - 10:14 AM]
Donnie Wahlberg Returns with a New Season of ID's "Very Scary People" Beginning Sunday, December 15 at 9 PM ET/PT
Hosted and executive produced by Wahlberg, eight new episodes reveal extraordinary insight into the twisted crimes committed by some of America's most heinous individuals.

[11/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome" Debuts November 23
James Acaster explores his love/hate relationship with standup by relinquishing control of his set and accepting a healthy dose of audience interference - aka heckling.

[11/12/24 - 09:00 AM]
New Year, New Season! Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Harlem" Season Three
After a shocking Season Two finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, the news is finally out that Harlem will return for Season Three at the top of next year on January 23, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/12/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mary" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this coming-of-age religious epic, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee to save his life.

[11/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer & Photos for Upcoming Original Film "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"
Two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

[11/12/24 - 08:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Surveilled" Debuts November 20
The film tracks Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a center of espionage cybertechnology.

[11/12/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Human Vs. Hamster" - Official Trailer - Max
Never underestimate the competition.

[11/12/24 - 07:00 AM]
Video: New Clip from "An Almost Christmas Story," Directed by David Lowery and Produced by Alfonso Cuaron
Directed by David Lowery and produced by five-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, this animated short is the third and final installment in Cuarón's holiday shorts collection for Disney+.