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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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[05/08/26 - 11:01 AM]
NBC Announces Four Series Orders for the 2026-27 Season
Dramas "Line of Fire" and "The Rockford Files" and comedies "Newlyweds" and "Sunset P.I." are on tap.

[05/08/26 - 10:50 AM]
"Law & Order" to Return for Season 26 on NBC
The network confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[05/08/26 - 09:26 AM]
"FOX College Football Friday" Returns to Primetime with Biggest Season Yet
The network's strongest Friday night slate to-date features elite matchups across partner conferences - with appearances from the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers, projected Top-25 matchups, and culminating with the Mountain West Championship.

[05/08/26 - 09:18 AM]
TNT Sports Delivers Its Most-Watched MLB Regular Season Start Since 2015
The Yankees/Mariners season opener on March 31 delivered 562,000 viewers and peaked at 735,000, making it the most watched opener on TBS since 2012.

[05/08/26 - 09:02 AM]
ABC Renews "R.J. Decker" for Second Season
Get your flip flops and your lawn flamingos ready.

[05/08/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hulu's "Not Suitable For Work"
The series will premiere with three episodes on June 2, then two episodes weekly until the finale on June 23, only on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[05/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
ABC Announces Summer 2026 Premiere Dates and Unscripted Renewals
New seasons of "Celebrity Family Feud," "Press Your Luck," and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" will join the previously announced newcomer "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro."

[05/08/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "James." - Official Trailer - Netflix
A raw and honest look at the man behind Colombia's iconic No. 10 on his road to the 2026 World Cup.

[05/08/26 - 07:16 AM]
CNN Film "Why We Dream" to Premiere Memorial Day at 8PM ET/PT
The film chronicles the final generation of World War II veterans as they return to France and is produced by Delta Air Lines' Window Seat Studios in partnership with Vice Media's Pulse Films.

[05/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
"Forever" Season 2 Starts Production in Los Angeles
Additionally, Malaika Guttoh is set to join the cast as a series regular with Avery Wills Jr. and Tre McBride joining as recurring guests.

[05/08/26 - 02:31 AM]
Netflix Announces Standalone Sequel to Global Hit "La Palma"
"Florida" (working title) picks up just hours after the volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma, shifting the focus to a Norwegian community in Florida that is still unaware that a devastating tsunami is on its way.

[05/07/26 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Viral Hit" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When he accidentally goes viral after a brawl, a weak and broke teen realizes livestreaming fights against delinquents could change his life.

[05/07/26 - 02:00 PM]
Class Is in Session: FOX Announces New Celebrity Game Show "Nation's Dumbest" - The Only Competition You Don't Want to Win
Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place.

[05/07/26 - 01:10 PM]
ESPN Debuts Short Documentary "Messi: The Forgotten Tape / Messi: La Cinta Olvidada"
Debuting Sunday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, the documentary highlights the pivotal moment that helped shape Lionel Messi's international future and altered the trajectory of global football.

[05/07/26 - 12:21 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews "Murder in a Small Town" for Season Three
Joining the cast is Peter Gallagher as Rod Finlayson, a charismatic, uber-independent, capable yet unreliable figure.