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[08/18/23 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 14-18
Updates include: Amazon rescinds second season orders for "A League of Their Own," "The Peripheral"; NBC bumps "Transplant" return by one week; and HBO cancels "Painting with John" after three seasons.

[08/18/23 - 10:01 AM]
Disney+ Releases Photos & Footage from "Star Wars: Ahsoka" Multi-City Fan Events
Plus: Disney+ is happy to announce that it will be streaming the series on Tuesdays beginning at 6 P.M. PT, premiering on August 22 with the first two episodes, exclusively on Disney+.

[08/18/23 - 10:00 AM]
Cartoon Network to Premiere New Series "Tiny Toons Looniversity" on September 9
Fans will also be able to stream all 10 episodes of the first season on Max beginning September 8.

[08/18/23 - 09:31 AM]
Disney Junior Makes Major New Series, Specials and Cast Announcements at "Disney Junior & Friends Playdate" Event at Disney California Adventure Park
Highlights include a new iteration of its flagship series, "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," set to debut in 2025.

[08/18/23 - 09:09 AM]
BravoCon to Unite Over 160 Bravolebrities at Iconic Fandom Event Taking Place Nov. 3-5 in Las Vegas
Confirmed names will participate in a series of show and mash-up panels, fan photo experiences, meet and greets, activations and host booths at the Bravo Bazaar shopping experience with much more.

[08/18/23 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Disney+ Announces December 20 Premiere Date for the Highly-Anticipated "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" in New Teaser
The epic series, based on Disney Hyperion's best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, will debut with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, December 20 on Disney+, followed by new episodes weekly.

[08/18/23 - 09:01 AM]
Ashley Williams, Luke Macfarlane, Marcus Rosner and Peter Porte Star in "Notes of Autumn" a New, Original Movie Premiering September 16, on Hallmark Channel
This fall, some of Hallmark's most beloved stars gather together to bring not one but two unique stories of self-discovery and romance into one film.

[08/18/23 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Untold: Swamp Kings" - Florida Gators - Official Teaser - Netflix
This docuseries explores how legendarily ruthless football coach Urban Meyer turned the ragtag 2000s-era Florida Gators into a ferocious winning machine.

[08/18/23 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Inside the World's Toughest Prisons" Season 7 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Journalist and former inmate Raphael Rowe experiences life inside prisons in Finland, the Czech Republic, Indonesia and the Solomon Islands.

[08/17/23 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Surviving Summer" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
A new rival drops in as Summer trains with her friends for the national surfing competition, challenging her on the waves - and for the boy she loves.

[08/17/23 - 12:14 PM]
NBA TV to Televise 106 Games During 2023-24 Regular Season with Multiple Appearances by NBA Champion Nuggets, Celtics, Warriors, Bucks, Lakers, 76ers, Suns & Mavericks
The network's regular season schedule will start with a 2023 Kia NBA Tip-Off doubleheader on Saturday, October 28, highlighted by the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson visiting the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson at 7:00/6:00c.

[08/17/23 - 12:13 PM]
NBA on TNT's 2019-20 Regular Season Schedule to Feature 67 Games
NBA on TNT will feature a 65-game schedule during the 2023-24 NBA regular season, starting with a blockbuster Opening Night doubleheader featuring the NBA Champion Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic hosting the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James on Tuesday October 24.

[08/17/23 - 12:06 PM]
ESPN & ABC's Blockbuster Broadcast Schedule for 2023-24 NBA Regular Season
The schedule features 100 games across ESPN and ABC, including a minimum of eight games as part of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, five games on Christmas, two Opening Week doubleheaders, NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC, NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC and Thanksgiving Eve and Black Friday games.

[08/17/23 - 11:00 AM]
New Compelling Season of "Love After Lockup" Premieres Friday, September 15th at 9PM ET / 8PM CT on WE tv
New episodes will also be available on popular AMC streaming service ALLBLK every Tuesday.

[08/17/23 - 11:00 AM]
The CW Network Unveils the Hot New Cast of "FBoy Island"
The new season premieres on Thursday, October 12 at 8:00/7:00c.

[08/17/23 - 10:50 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Releases Key Art and New Teaser for "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon," Premiering September 10
The highly anticipated new series in the Walking Dead Universe will premiere Sunday, September 10 at 9:00/8:00c on AMC and AMC+.

[08/17/23 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Disenchantment" The Final Season - Official Trailer - Netflix
Bean's final, epic adventure comes to a shocking conclusion.

[08/17/23 - 10:03 AM]
Video: "Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake" - Official Trailer - Max
Based on characters from the beloved "Adventure Time" franchise, this brand-new 10-episode series set in the land of Ooo follows the alternate universe versions of Finn & Jake on a multiverse-hopping journey towards self-discovery.

[08/17/23 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Shorsey" Season 2 - Date Announcement - Hulu
Foul-mouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving, fan favorite "Letterkenny" character, Shoresy (Jared Keeso) joins the Sudbury Bulldogs of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (aka The NOSHO) on a quest to never lose again.

[08/17/23 - 10:01 AM]
AMC Networks Kicks Off Fall with Launches of New Series Including "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" and Acorn TV's "Mrs Sidhu Investigates," and a Countdown to the Annual FearFest Celebration Presented by Shudder
Look for new horror films from Shudder every Friday, including "Perpetrator," "Blood Flower," "Elevator Game," "The Angry Black Girl" and "Her Monster and Nightmare."

[08/17/23 - 09:41 AM]
"Endless Summer Vacation: Continued (Backyard Sessions)" to Air Aug. 24 on ABC
The special originated on Disney+ in March earlier this year.

[08/17/23 - 09:02 AM]
LMN to Premiere Three-Part Movie Event "As Luck Would Have It" Starring Jackee Harry, Mea Wiklerson and Tom Arnold Thursdays Beginning August 31
Previously produced earlier this year, the three movies debut Thursdays at 8:00/7:00c beginning August 31, and are produced by Hybrid Films.

[08/17/23 - 07:43 AM]
Stand Up to Cancer's Eighth Roadblock Televised Fundraising Special, Commemorating 15 Years of Impact, Returns Saturday, August 19, 2023
Viewers can tune in to ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, American Heroes Channel, AMC+, Aspire TV, AXS, Destination America, Discovery Family, Discovery Life, ESPN News, Estrella TV, Fight Network, FS2, Galavisión, Game+, HBO, HBO Latino, HD Net, IFC, Jewish Life Television, LATV, MGM+, Ovation, Pluto TV, Scripps News, Spectrum News, Starz, Tubi and UP TV.

[08/17/23 - 07:38 AM]
Showtime Announces Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated Limited Series "Fellow Travelers"
The Matt Bomer-led series will make its streaming debut on the Paramount+ with Showtime plan beginning Friday, October 27 before its linear debut on Sunday, October 29 at 9:00/8:00c on Showtime.

[08/17/23 - 07:03 AM]
FX Sets Fall Premiere Dates for FX Linear and FX Hulu Exclusives
Newly announced premieres include "A Murder at the End of the World" on November 14 and "Fargo" season five on November 21.

[08/17/23 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils First-Look at Highly Anticipated Godzilla and Titans Live Action Original Series, "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters"
Based on Legendary's Monsterverse, the new series premiering on Apple TV+ stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.

[08/17/23 - 04:30 AM]
Starz Releases Enticing Early Sneak Peek from Psychological Drama, "The Couple Next Door"
The series, which stars Sam Heughan, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica De Gouw and Alfred Enoch recently wrapped filming in Leeds and Belgium earlier this summer.

[08/17/23 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "All or Nothing: The National Team in Qatar" - Official Trailer
The original documentary series accompanies the DFB team on their way to and during the World Cup in Qatar and offers football fans a unique look behind the scenes, especially during the tournament.

[08/17/23 - 01:02 AM]
Prime Video Announces New UK Original Comedy-Thriller "Dead Hot"
The show delves into the themes of class, love, and identity through the friendship of Elliot (Bilal Hasna) and Jess (Vivian Oparah) who are bonded by the trauma of losing Peter - Elliot's first love and Jess's twin brother.

[08/17/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Appointed to teach the Grand Duchess's timid son the intricacies of seduction, a love connoisseur finds himself in a scandal - and a romance of his own.

[08/16/23 - 11:01 AM]
Peacock Releases First Look Images of "Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain"
John Goodman narrates the adventure of three childhood friends turned deadbeat co-workers, who fend off hairless bears, desperate park rangers and a hypocritical cult leader in the hopes of finding a priceless treasure, only to discover that finding the treasure is the easiest part of their journey.

[08/16/23 - 10:45 AM]
"American Horror Stories" Premieres Thursday, October 26 Exclusively on Hulu
"American Horror Stories" is an anthology series that will feature a different horror story each episode.

[08/16/23 - 10:45 AM]
"Tamron Hall" Hits Milestone with Premiere of Season Five on Tuesday, Sept. 5
"Tamron Hall" is the most improved returning one-hour daytime talk show growing by double digits in Total Viewers and Women 25-54 and is the only returning one-hour daytime talk show to improve in all three key measures.

[08/16/23 - 09:07 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Launch - Hulu's "The Other Black Girl"
The series will premiere all 10 episodes on September 13, only on Hulu.

[08/16/23 - 09:04 AM]
A&E Greenlights Four-Hour Documentary Series "The Chicano Squad" (wt) Telling the Story of the First All-Latin Homicide Unit
The series chronicles a groundbreaking team of bilingual patrol officers plucked from their beats and suddenly promoted to Detectives to form the first all-Latin homicide unit dedicated to tackling Houston's soaring rate of Latin homicide cases in 1979.

[08/16/23 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Sprints Into New Sports Series Tracking the World's Fastest Human
Following athletes from all over the world, this series delves deep into the psyches of those elite competitors who train to be the fastest person on the planet.

[08/16/23 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Releases Seven New Character Posters for "The Wheel of Time"
A new set of character posters have been released today that give new details and an up-close look at many of the beloved returning characters, as well as some intriguing newcomers.

[08/16/23 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Travel around the world with author Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.

[08/16/23 - 08:02 AM]
Universal Pictures' "Fast X" Races to Peacock Sept 15
In addition, Peacock will also have several "Fast & Furious" franchise favorites available to stream.

[08/16/23 - 08:02 AM]
"Crime Scene Confidential" Returns for a Second Season on ID
Eight all-new episodes will premiere Wednesdays at 9:00/8:00c on ID starting September 6.

[08/16/23 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Heart of Invictus" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow a group of competitors, from around the globe, all service members who have experienced life-changing injuries or illnesses, on their road to the Invictus Games The Hague.

[08/16/23 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils Sneak Peek at "The Buccaneers," and Sets November 8 Global Premiere for New Series Inspired by Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Edith Wharton's Final Novel
"The Buccaneers" will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Wednesday, November 8, followed by new episodes weekly, every Wednesday through December 13.

[08/16/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "One Shot: Overtime Elite" - First Look - Prime Video
The six-part docuseries releases Tuesday, September 5 on Prime Video.

[08/16/23 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "Scott Pilgrim" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated.

[08/16/23 - 03:04 AM]
Hello Sunshine's The Home Edit and "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" (wt) in Development at ABC Enlist Community Volunteers to Help Build New Home for Local Austin Family
The pilot episode of the reboot will take place in the burgeoning town of Hutto, Texas, in Taylor Morrison's Emory Crossing community to support a local Austin family.

[08/16/23 - 01:31 AM]
Video: "Tahir's House" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A family of amateur entrepreneurs must come together to convert their failing fish shop into a thriving business, but branching out isn't easy.

[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.







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[10/03/24 - 07:31 AM]
Hallmark Media Presents "Finding Mr. Christmas" Streaming on Hallmark+ October 31st
10 aspiring actors compete in a variety of entertaining challenges, with a Hallmark twist, to be crowned Hallmark's next leading man and take home the title of "Mr. Christmas" in Hallmark's first reality competition series.

[10/03/24 - 07:30 AM]
ESPN to Air "15 Years of 30 for 30" Special on October 6, Celebrating Iconic Documentary Series
Hosted by acclaimed comedian and Emmy Award nominee Roy Wood Jr., the celebratory program will revisit some of the most impactful and beloved films from the series.

[10/03/24 - 07:03 AM]
Vice TV Announces "Black Comedy in America" Docuseries Launching October 15 at 10:00 PM ET/PT
The series explores the lore and legends of Black comedy and offers a definitive look at the history and impact of America's most prolific Black comedians.

[10/03/24 - 06:01 AM]
"The Confidante," The First Max Original Limited Series from France, Debuts October 11
Inspired by true events, this psychological thriller follows Christelle "Chris" Blandin, a rock music-obsessed Parisian, who, after witnessing the harrowing November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks, quickly latches onto a community of survivors.

[10/02/24 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "The Shadow Strays" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Skilled in the art of killing, a young assassin defies her mentor to save a boy from a ruthless crime syndicate - and she'll destroy anyone in her path.

[10/02/24 - 03:18 PM]
Viewership for 2024 MLB Wild Card Series Day One on ESPN Platforms Up 15 Percent from Last Year
The four-game slate averaged 2,503,000 viewers and peaked with 6,710,000 viewers across platforms at 5:30 p.m. ET when three games were in play.

[10/02/24 - 02:15 PM]
"Nightline" Ranks No. 1 Across the Board During Premiere Week for the 3rd Consecutive Year, Leading CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
On Monday (9/23/24), "Nightline" delivered its most-watched telecast (1.310 million) in 9 months - since 12/25/23.

[10/02/24 - 01:32 PM]
The CW Network Delivers Largest Audience for "WWE NXT" Since October 2023
The premiere peaked at 965,000 total viewers from 8:15-8:30 p.m. and was the #1 telecast on The CW this year among adults 25-54 (406,000) and adults 18-49 (354,000).

[10/02/24 - 12:03 PM]
The History Channel's New Series "Ancient Aliens: Origins" Premieres Monday, October 7 at 9pm ET/PT
The series will take viewers back to where it all began by revisiting the most compelling mysteries explored over the past 15 years of "Ancient Aliens."

[10/02/24 - 11:02 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals Stacked Lineup of Contestants for the Much Anticipated Return of "Ink Master"
Season 16 of the hit reality competition series will premiere exclusively on the service Wednesday, October 23 with three all-new episodes in the U.S. and Canada, with subsequent episodes dropping weekly.

[10/02/24 - 10:30 AM]
10 Comedy Stars to Feature in Upcoming Prime Video Original UK Comedy Series "Last One Laughing UK," Hosted by Jimmy Carr
The series will feature a multitude of British comics: Bob Mortimer, Daisy May Cooper, Joe Lycett, Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Sara Pascoe, Lou Sanders, Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley and Richard Ayoade - with Jimmy Carr in the host's seat alongside special guest Rosin Conaty.

[10/02/24 - 10:18 AM]
Jack Whitehall Spreads Christmas Cheer with Brand New Comedy Special for Prime Video - "Jack in Time for Christmas"
Jack is joined by Michael Bublé, Dave Bautista, Rebel Wilson, Jimmy Fallon, Daisy May Cooper, and Tom Davies, who, together with Jack's unmistakable British wit, deliver a sparkling international cast set to deliver heaps of laughter.

[10/02/24 - 10:11 AM]
"The World According to Kaleb" Theatre Show, from "Clarkson's Farm" Star Kaleb Cooper, Comes to Prime Video on November 29
The special, produced by Expectation, will give audiences at home front row seats to Chipping Norton's finest and best-known farmer and best-selling author, as he puts on an extra special night back where it all began - at the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre.

[10/02/24 - 10:09 AM]
Duplicitious Schemes Lead to Murder in Oxygen True Crime's New Series "A Plan to Kill," Premiering Sunday, Oct. 27 at 7 P.M. ET/PT
The new true crime series examines the stories of disturbed killers who spend weeks, months or even years viciously scheming and plotting the demise of their victims.

[10/02/24 - 10:01 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Drama "Sugar" Lands Season Two Renewal
"Since its premiere, audiences have been gripped by the mysteries and twists of 'Sugar,' with an incredible performance by Colin Farrell at the center," said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.