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[08/15/23 - 03:16 PM]
ABC's "The Bachelorette" Hits New Summer Highs
The ABC unscripted series grew over the prior week by 9% in Total Viewers (3.5 million vs. 3.2 million) and shot up week to week by 29% among Adults 18-49 (0.71 rating vs. 0.55 rating).

[08/15/23 - 03:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54 for 14th Week Straight
"Nightline" was up over the previous week in Total Viewers (+4% - 735,000 vs. 708,000).

[08/15/23 - 01:03 PM]
E! Gathers the Biggest, Baddest and Most Backstabbiest Reality Stars for Its New Outrageous Competition Series "House of Villains"
Hosted by Joel McHale, the series will premiere with a 75-minute supersized episode on Thursday, October 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/15/23 - 11:01 AM]
Travel Channel's "The Dead Files" Returns with All-New Episodes Beginning Thursday, September 7 at 10/9c
Picking up where the season left off, psychic medium Cindy Kaza joins former NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi as lead investigator for seven all-new episodes.

[08/15/23 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "NFL Draft: The Pick Is In" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
For the first time, Skydance Sports and NFL Films take us behind the scenes of the most dynamic weekend in football.

[08/15/23 - 10:00 AM]
"Celebrity Name That Tune" Returns for Season Three on Tuesday, September 19 at 8/7c on FOX!
The new fall season features challenging games that test the musical knowledge of athletes, musicians, actors, TV personalities, comedians and Olympians, all playing for their favorite charities.

[08/15/23 - 09:40 AM]
Top 10 Week of Aug. 7: "Heart of Stone" and "Painkiller" Debut at #1 on the English Film and Series Lists
"The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 2 (5.2M views) took second place with Season 1 coming in eighth place (2.2M views).

[08/15/23 - 09:00 AM]
Season Two of "Shining Vale" Premieres Friday, October 13th on Starz
New first-look photos tease the return to "Shining Vale" where Pat (Courteney Cox) and Terry (Greg Kinnear) Phelps struggle with reconnecting their broken family, mental illness, menopause, and trauma, as their Connecticut home continues to reveal more of its haunted past.

[08/15/23 - 08:12 AM]
Social Media Creator Jenn Todryk Delivers Smart Renovations Minus Major Demolition in New Season of HGTV Hit Series "No Demo Reno"
Home renovation expert, designer and social media creator Jenn Todryk will continue to deliver breathtaking whole-home transformations without major demolition in 12 new episodes.

[08/15/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Annika" Season 2 Trailer
Don't miss the new season, starting Sunday, October 15 at 10:00/9:00c on Masterpiece on PBS.

[08/15/23 - 08:00 AM]
Acorn TV's Radio-to-TV Mystery, "Mrs Sidhu Investigates," Premieres Monday, September 18
Meera Syal, who voiced the eponymous Mrs. Sidhu for the radio show, stars as the high-end caterer Mrs. Sidhu.

[08/15/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Maestro" - Official Teaser - Netflix
"Maestro" is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between cultural icon Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein.

[08/15/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "A Million Miles Away" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The true story of Jose Hernandez. A man with a dream to reach the stars, played by Michael Peña and directed by Alejandra Marquez.

[08/15/23 - 06:20 AM]
Video: Amazon Freevee Releases the Official Trailer for the New Chapter of "Neighbours"
The series will return to screens on September 18, with new episodes releasing daily, Monday-Thursday, at 7 a.m. BST, on Amazon Freevee in the UK and the U.S.

[08/15/23 - 06:01 AM]
FX's "American Horror Story: Delicate Part One" Premieres September 20 on FX
Don't worry. We'll hold you.

[08/15/23 - 05:34 AM]
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to Appear on Stand Up to Cancer Televised Special on August 19
In an intimate moment with viewers, the President and First Lady will share a personal message that speaks to their continued support of cancer research through the Biden Cancer Moonshot and congratulates Stand Up To Cancer on its 15-year anniversary.

[08/14/23 - 02:00 PM]
ID Orders Early Pick Up of Freshman Hit "High Speed Chase"
Since its July 11 premiere on ID, the series has attracted more than 5.8 million viewers across ID, Max and discovery+ and solidified its position as ID's #3 freshman series in 2023 to date among Adults 25-54.

[08/14/23 - 02:00 PM]
"The Masked Singer" Debuts Its Landmark Tenth Season with a Special Kickoff Episode Immediately Following the FOX NFL Double Header Sunday, September 10
Then, the season ten competition will officially begin in the time period premiere airing Wednesday, September 27 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).

[08/14/23 - 10:00 AM]
Meet the Six Teams of Lifelong Friends Competing on the New Reality Competition Series "Buddy Games," Premiering Thursday, Sept. 14
The series unites six teams of four deep-rooted friends, who met at various stages of their lives, at a stunning lakeside location for a nostalgic adult summer camp adventure.

[08/14/23 - 09:23 AM]
TLC Renews Breakout Freshman Hit "Match Me Abroad"
The series, which premiered on Sunday, May 14, reached an audience of 16.4 million viewers across TLC, Max and discovery+.

[08/14/23 - 09:00 AM]
"Why Not Us: Howard Golf," Produced by Andscape and Stephen Curry's Unanimous Media
The fourth season of the acclaimed series from Andscape, FILM 45 and ESPN+ Originals, will premiere Monday, August 21, with Episodes 1 through 4 on ESPNU and available to stream on ESPN+ immediately following the debut.

[08/14/23 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the novel by Juan Pablo Villalobos, and directed by Fernando Frías de la Parra, the film is coming soon, only on Netflix.

[08/14/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Survivors, whistleblowers and experts recount the Boy Scouts of America's decadeslong cover-up of sexual abuse cases and its heartbreaking impact.

[08/14/23 - 08:00 AM]
Chrisley Family Set to Make Epic Return to Television with New Unscripted Series from Scout Productions
As one of the most recognizable reality show families, the new untitled series documents this pivotal next chapter for Chase Chrisley, Savannah Chrisley, Grayson Chrisley, Chloe Chrisley, and "Nanny" Faye Chrisley.

[08/14/23 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces September 12 Premiere Date for "Kelce"
The documentary will premiere September 12 exclusively on Prime Video, just ahead of the return of "Thursday Night Football," which kicks off exclusively on Prime Video with the Minnesota Vikings visiting Kelce's Eagles on Thursday, September 14.

[08/14/23 - 07:37 AM]
Wendy McMahon Named President and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures
In this newly created role and structure, McMahon will now lead all of CBS News' broadcast and streaming operations, 27 local television stations in major U.S. markets, 14 local news streaming channels and CMV's top-rated first-run syndication programming.

[08/14/23 - 06:39 AM]
ESPN's Reimagined NBA Game and Studio Coverage Plans for 2023-24 Season
NBA Champion Head Coach Doc Rivers will join Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame broadcasters Doris Burke and Mike Breen to form the new lead commentator team.

[08/14/23 - 06:04 AM]
All-New Special "TMZ Investigates: Gilgo Beach Serial Murders: Missed Warning Signs" Premieres Sunday, August 20, on FOX
The special analyzes the decades-long investigation revolving around the infamous series of tragic killings between 1996 and 2011, in which human remains of 11 people were found on or near Gilgo Beach on New York's Long Island.

[08/14/23 - 05:00 AM]
"48 Hours," CBS News' Award-Winning Crime and Justice Series, to Launch in Weekday Syndication on Sept. 11, 2023
Jerika Duncan and Jonathan Vigliotti will anchor the updated episodes, which will be presented on 15 CBS-owned stations, as well as stations owned by Nexstar, Sinclair, FOX, Gray Television, Cox, Tegna and Scripps.

[08/14/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Top Boy" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Sully takes charge, pushing Dushane to cash out, but with a new order comes new challenges, threats, and consequences.

[08/13/23 - 05:30 PM]
Apple TV+ Lands New Documentary Event Featuring Legendary Football Champion Lionel Messi's Celebrated Stateside Move to Play for Major League Soccer and Inter Miami CF
The untitled six-part documentary event from SMUGGLER Entertainment features exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Lionel Messi, the greatest-of-all-time in a sport that commands the devotion of five billion fans around the world, as he makes his debut in Leagues Cup and Major League Soccer.

[08/11/23 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 7-11
Updates include: Alexa Davalos departs "FBI: Most Wanted" at CBS; Jodi Balfour exits as regular on Apple's "For All Mankind"; and HGTV's "Good Bones" to end after eight seasons.

[08/11/23 - 09:32 AM]
The Ice-Cold Drama Is Back When Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" Returns for Season Four on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Returning this season is Lisa Barlow, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks and Whitney Rose, along with familiar face Angie Katsanevas, who now holds a snowflake.

[08/11/23 - 09:05 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Releases New Video Asset for "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon"
The highly anticipated next series in the Walking Dead Universe, starring fan-favorite Norman Reedus, will premiere Sunday, September 10 at 9:00/8:00c on AMC and AMC+.

[08/11/23 - 08:30 AM]
"Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge" Helped HGTV Rank as a Top 5 Non-News/Sports Cable Network Among Key Adult and Female Demos on Sunday Nights
The Sunday, August 6 finale delivered the season's best performance with a .56 A25-54 and .81 W25-54 live plus three-day rating, a 33 percent and 40 percent lift over the prior six weeks.

[08/11/23 - 08:25 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of August 14 and August 21
Look for new seasons of "The Murder Tapes" and "Crimes Gone Viral" on Tuesday nights beginning August 22.

[08/11/23 - 08:02 AM]
Focus Features' Documentary "Every Body" to Begin Streaming Aug 18, Only on Peacock
The film tells the stories of three intersex individuals who have moved from childhoods marked by shame, secrecy, and non-consensual surgeries to thriving adulthoods.

[08/11/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Woman in the Wall" Official Teaser - Showtime
The sensitively crafted fictional drama series examines the legacy of one of Ireland's most shocking scandals - the inhumane institutions known as The Magdalene Laundries.

[08/11/23 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Mala Fortuna" - Official trailer - Prime Video Spain
A story of two broken souls making one last attempt at glory.

[08/11/23 - 12:31 AM]
Video: "Spy Ops" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this intense true crime series, intelligence operatives from MI6 to the CIA share insider stories of spy craft, Cold War campaigns, and coups carried out by covert agents.

[08/11/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "10 Days of a Bad Man" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Battered, broken and bereaved, a private investigator must muscle his way through a tangle of lies to uncover the truth behind a mansion murder.

[08/10/23 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "A Time Called You" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A grieving woman magically travels through time to 1998, where she meets a man with an uncanny resemblance to her late love.

[08/10/23 - 03:01 PM]
Video: "Vacation Friends 2" - Official Trailer - Hulu
This hilarious sequel finds newly married couple Marcus and Emily inviting their uninhibited besties Ron and Kyla, who are also newly married and have a baby, to join them for a vacation when Marcus lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort.

[08/10/23 - 02:12 PM]
ID Announces a New "ID Special Report: The Long Island Serial Killer" Hosted by Nancy Grace
The one-hour special premieres this Sunday, August 13 at 8:00/7:00c.

[08/10/23 - 02:00 PM]
Netflix Announces 10 "One Piece" Fan Celebrations and Screenings Across the Globe
The journey kicks off in Los Angeles at the Santa Monica Pier on August 24.

[08/10/23 - 01:56 PM]
Discovery Channel Ranks #1 in Cable Among Men on Wednesdays with "Expedition Unknown" Franchise
Airing through July 12, the eight-episode season was the highest-rated in three years, increasing 14% over the prior season and securing the second consecutive year of viewership growth.

[08/10/23 - 11:35 AM]
ABC's Sunday Game Shows Draw Their Biggest Audiences This Summer
"Celebrity Family Feud" and "The $100,000 Pyramid" jumped week to week by 17% and 13% in Total Viewers, respectively, to attract their largest audiences this summer.

[08/10/23 - 10:30 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - Hulu Original Series "Spellbound"
Return to the Paris Opera Ballet School with "Spellbound," the whimsical new series from the creators of "Find Me in Paris."

[08/10/23 - 10:30 AM]
Crazy Legs Productions to Launch "Cutlers Court" into National Syndication in Fall 2023
Two-time Emmy-nominated trial attorneys Dana and Keith Cutler, the only married judges to preside over a TV court show, will hear a range of relationship disputes from real litigants.

[08/10/23 - 10:01 AM]
"The Fall of the House of Usher" - Official First Look & Date Announcement
From Mike Flanagan, the creator of "The Haunting of Hill House" and "Midnight Mass," a wicked horror series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe.







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[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Sets January Premiere Dates, with Spotlight on Series Debuts of "Going Dutch" and "Doc," and February Kicks Off with "FOX's Super Week"
The midseason schedule on FOX starts Thursday, January 2 with the series premiere of the all-new Denis Leary workplace comedy, "Going Dutch," preceded by the season premiere of Joel McHale's hit series, "Animal Control," together building a new Thursday night comedy block on FOX.

[11/18/24 - 09:09 AM]
Apple TV+ Greenlights "Cape Fear" from Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg
The new series will be written and showrun by Nick Antosca and executive produced by Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, with Academy Award winner Javier Bardem starring and executive producing.

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Max Original Comedy Special "Rose Matafeo: On and On and On" Debuts December 19
"I had laryngitis at the time of taping and was on a heavy dose of steroids," said Matafeo. "I accept no responsibility for this performance, except if it's praise and then I'll take that."

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
In "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It," Fortune shares hilarious stories from her life, including her "romantic" honeymoon with her wife and her reflections on no longer being her mom's surrogate husband.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Piano Lesson" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
A brewing battle over the fate of an heirloom piano threatens to tear a family apart in this drama based on August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Cake Toppers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Hosted by the ultimate cake boss, Buddy Valastro, "Cake Toppers" is the ultimate clash of the country's best cake artists as they compete to design moving, flaming, flashing, and sometimes even flying cake creations!

[11/18/24 - 07:31 AM]
WWE "Monday Night Raw" Debuts on Netflix Live from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on January 6, 2025
The premiere episode will feature some of the biggest names in WWE such as John Cena, Undisputed WWE Champion "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Bianca Belair, in addition to many other Superstars and surprise guests.

[11/18/24 - 07:30 AM]
NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Unveils Star-Studded Performer Lineup for Annual Tree-Lighting Telecast
Audiences will be treated to festive performances from an all-star lineup of musical guests featuring Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, and Thalia.

[11/18/24 - 06:30 AM]
"Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let's Play!" Announces First-Ever International Tour Kicking Off in the UK in Early 2025
This immersive concert experience for kids and families will feature an interactive musical performance that includes singing, dancing, 3D special effects, and acrobatics with performances of cirque-level quality, all designed for Disney Jr.'s most devoted young fans.

[11/18/24 - 06:03 AM]
Presenters Announced for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and is available next day on Hulu.

[11/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Helicopter Heist" - Special Teaser - Netflix
Two childhood friends decide to try one last heist - to rob millions from Sweden's safest cash depot without getting caught. Based on a true story.

[11/18/24 - 06:00 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery and the National Basketball Association Reach Agreement to Expand Long-Standing Partnership
In addition, WBD and the NBA have resolved all disputes relating to the NBA's recent media agreements.

[11/18/24 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN and TNT Sports Reach Agreement for Iconic "Inside the NBA" to Be Exclusively Distributed on ESPN and ABC Platforms Beginning with 2025-26 NBA Regular Season
The legendary "Inside the NBA" studio team will appear on ESPN and ABC surrounding high-profile live events, including ESPN's pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the NBA Finals on ABC, Conference Finals, NBA Playoffs, all ABC games after January 1, Christmas Day, opening week, the final week of the season and other marquee live events.

[11/18/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "The Snow Girl 2: The Soul Game" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A mysterious message leads journalist Miren Rojo to investigate the link between a girl's murder, an old disappearance and an elitist school in Málaga.

[11/17/24 - 08:21 PM]
Beyonce to Perform at Halftime of Ravens-Texans During NFL Christmas Gameday Live on Netflix
The performance will take place during the second of Netflix's two games, as the Houston Texans host the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium at 4:30 PM ET.