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[08/29/23 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "The Devil's Plan" - Official Teaser - Netflix
In this competition of intelligence, contestants face off in games of wit and strategy to be crowned winner and go home with the ultimate prize.

[08/29/23 - 12:57 PM]
NBC Sports' Navy-Notre Dame Game Is Most-Watched of Rivalry in Nine Years
Viewership peaked at nearly 3.97 million TV-only viewers from 3:30-3:45 p.m.

[08/29/23 - 12:45 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Key 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 (+2% - 879,000 vs. 860,000).

[08/29/23 - 11:59 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Steamy Trailer for Season Two of Millennial Dramedy, "A La Carte"
Centering around the Black millennial dating experience, the 10-episode series premieres Thursday, September 14, with new episodes dropping every Thursday, exclusively on ALLBLK.

[08/29/23 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Acquires Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project"
The film travels through time and space to reveal the enduring influence of Nikki Giovanni, one of America's greatest living artists and social commentators.

[08/29/23 - 10:56 AM]
"First Take's" Viewership Streak Continues, Reaching 13 Consecutive Months of Year-Over-Year Growth
August saw an increase of 21 percent from 2022, averaging 391,000 viewers.

[08/29/23 - 10:28 AM]
"Ahsoka" Draws 14 Million Views for First Episode
A view is defined as total stream time divided by runtime available.

[08/29/23 - 10:17 AM]
Most-Watched Little League Baseball World Series on ESPN Platforms Since 2015
The 2023 Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game on Sunday, August 27, averaged nearly three million viewers (2,944,000) on ABC, making it the most-watched since 2019.

[08/29/23 - 10:11 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Aug. 21: "Who Is Erin Carter?" and "The Monkey King" Claim the #1 Spots
Documentary series "Depp V. Heard" had a strong second week coming in at #2 (8.3M views), while "Painkiller" moved to #3 (5.6M views).

[08/29/23 - 10:06 AM]
ESPN Announces Theatrical Distribution Agreement with Theater Sports Network for ACC Regular Season and College Football Playoff Games
In all, the agreement includes approximately 75 games during the 2023-24 college football season.

[08/29/23 - 10:00 AM]
CBS to Broadcast "The Price Is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker," A New Special Honoring the Life and Career of the Beloved Late Television Legend, Thursday, Aug. 31
Drew Carey, who succeeded Bob Barker as host - and is a longtime fan and friend of Barker's - celebrates Barker's life and legacy as host of the tribute.

[08/29/23 - 09:40 AM]
Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants on ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball" Up 50 Percent From Last Year's Comparable Game Averaging 1,717,000 Viewers
Through 26 games, Major League Baseball viewership on ESPN is up from last year, averaging 1,496,000 viewers, compared to 1,483,000 viewers at this point in 2022.

[08/29/23 - 09:23 AM]
"Nature's" 42nd Season Highlights Epic Animal Journeys and Intimate Bonds, Wednesdays at 8/7c Beginning October 18 on PBS
Season 42 opens with The Platypus Guardian, which follows Pete Walsh, a Tasmanian man who befriends a platypus he names Zoom.

[08/29/23 - 09:02 AM]
"NFL Draft: The Pick Is In" Scores with the #1 Roku Original Documentary Premiere
The new and returning users that streamed the documentary also skewed younger and outperformed the average 18-44 age audience for The Roku Channel.

[08/29/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Starstruck" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Max
Still living in London and working at the local cinema, Jessie (Rose Matafeo) explores a new single life after parting ways with film star Tom (Nikesh Patel).

[08/29/23 - 08:44 AM]
CNN to Air Special Presentation of HBO Original Documentary "Escape from Kabul"
The documentary, directed by Jamie Roberts and executive produced by Dan Reed, will air on Saturday, September 2 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/29/23 - 08:06 AM]
AXS TV Is Bringing Back "The Partridge Family" to TV Starting October 2
AXS TV puts the spotlight on all 96 episodes of the hit musical comedy, capturing the beloved band as they tour across the country in their iconic multi-colored school bus, performing their signature tunes and getting caught up in sidesplitting shenanigans.

[08/29/23 - 08:02 AM]
Season 4 Airdates: "All Creatures Great and Small" and "Miss Scarlet and The Duke"
Both series are returning to PBS for their fourth seasons on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

[08/29/23 - 07:01 AM]
UK Hit "The Gold" to Premiere Globally This September on Paramount+
The series is inspired by the real-life events that took place on November 26, 1983, when six armed men broke into the Brink's-Mat security depot near London's Heathrow Airport and inadvertently stumbled across gold bullion worth £26m.

[08/29/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Killer" - Official Teaser Trailer - Netflix
After a fateful near-miss, an assassin battles his employers and himself on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.

[08/29/23 - 03:41 AM]
BBC to Air Second Series of Hit Drama "The Newsreader"
Created, written and produced by award-winning writer Michael Lucas, and directed by Emma Freeman, the six-part series will air on BBC Two and iPlayer later this autumn.

[08/28/23 - 07:13 PM]
Netflix to Follow the Making of a Global Girl Group in Upcoming Music Docuseries
With unprecedented access, the series will be a compelling portrayal of the journey to global stardom, including insight into the unique training and development program from HYBE and Geffen Records.

[08/28/23 - 03:40 PM]
FOX's "Snake Oil" Taps Will Arnett, Brad Paisley, Adam Devine, Rob Riggle, Ice-T and More as Guest Celebrity Advisors!
In the show's all-new original format, contestants are pitched unique products by convincing entrepreneurs - some of whom are showcasing real business ventures, while the others are "Snake Oil Salesmen," whose products are fake.

[08/28/23 - 02:59 PM]
FOX Nation Nabs Exclusive Interview with Buster Murdaugh for New Docuseries "The Fall of The House of Murdaugh" Premiering This Thursday, August 31st
The three-part limited series was previously scheduled for Tuesday, September 12.

[08/28/23 - 02:03 PM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Reveals Key Art for "Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles"
This is the improbable story of The Wiggles, four friends who recorded a one-off album of children's music in the early '90s and changed the global music industry forever.

[08/28/23 - 01:37 PM]
PBS and WETA Announce Four-Hour Documentary "Gospel" with Henry Louis Gates Jr. to Premiere February 12-13, 2024
The series will premiere on February 12 and 13, 2024, with a special companion concert premiering February 9.

[08/28/23 - 12:01 PM]
Onyx Collective Announces "Drive with Swizz Beatz," Starring Legendary Hip-Hop Producer Swizz Beatz and His Son Nasir Dean, to Premiere Nov. 16 on Hulu
All six episodes will be available to stream and feature domestic and global locations, including Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Atlanta, Japan and Saudi Arabia.

[08/28/23 - 11:29 AM]
What's New on Max This September
Starting September 1, Max will feature AMC+ Picks on Max, a collection of seven AMC+ series, providing subscribers with an opportunity to enjoy award-winning shows from the brand for 60 days.

[08/28/23 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Irrational" - Official Trailer - Starring Jesse L. Martin - NBC
Jesse L. Martin stars as Alec Mercer - an expert in human behavior who has solving crime down to a science in the smart new drama.

[08/28/23 - 10:31 AM]
Shelley Hennig & Nick Zano Star in "Obliterated" - A New Series from the Creators of "Cobra Kai" Premiering November 30
These heroes are... hungover.

[08/28/23 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Donyale Luna: Super Model" - Official Trailer - HBO
The film, the story of the woman who revolutionized the fashion industry, premieres September 13.

[08/28/23 - 09:01 AM]
PBS Premieres Seven Dramas This Fall
Throughout September and October, PBS will premiere new episodes of six returning drama series, including the long-awaited return of "World on Fire."

[08/28/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for "One Shot: Overtime Elite"
The high-stakes, character-driven six-part series will premiere with all episodes on September 5 and uncover the devotion and resilience of Overtime Elite's (OTE) players and coaches through every loss and victory - on and off the court.

[08/28/23 - 09:00 AM]
Starz Announces December 1 Premiere Date for the High Stakes, Action-Packed Third Season of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
With emotions high and the stakes even higher, we return to Southside Jamaica, Queens right where we left the Thomas family at the end of season two, with the family in turmoil and reeling from the Mob's coordinated attack on Raquel, Marvin and Lou-Lou.

[08/28/23 - 09:00 AM]
Award-Winning Canadian Drama "Little Bird" Comes to PBS
The six-part, one-hour limited series follows Bezhig Little Bird (Darla Contois) as she embarks on a path to find her birth family and uncover the hidden truth of her family history.

[08/28/23 - 08:51 AM]
"Once Upon a Time" - All Seven Seasons Premiere on Hulu Friday, September 1
A boy contacts his long-lost mother who gave him up for adoption and convinces her to follow him to Storybrooke, Maine, where storybook characters who inhabit the town are trapped by an evil queen.

[08/28/23 - 07:46 AM]
ESPN Announces "Monday Night Football" Music Collaboration with Grammy-winning Artists Timbaland & Justin Timberlake
The curated music from Timbaland and Timberlake will run in promotional spots, live telecasts and pre-game shows for seven weeks this season.

[08/28/23 - 07:32 AM]
Showtime Sets Premiere for "Heist 88" Starring Two-Time Emmy Winner Courtney B. Vance and Inspired by One of the Largest Bank Robberies in U.S. History
Inspired by true events, the film is the unbelievable story centered on Jeremy Horne (Vance), a criminal mastermind with an innate ability to convince anyone to do just about anything, who decides to pull one last job before going to prison.

[08/28/23 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Rustin" - Official Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Produced by Academy award winner Bruce Cohen, Higher Ground's Tonia Davis and George C. Wolfe, the film features an all-star cast including Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, Jeffrey Wright and Audra McDonald.

[08/28/23 - 05:00 AM]
International Sensation Shakira Makes History as First South American Artist to Receive Video Vanguard Award, Presented by Toyota and Perform Live at 2023 "VMAs"
This year Shakira became the first female vocalist of all time to debut in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 with a Spanish-language track with "BZRP Music Sessions Vol. 53", and again a month later with "TQG".

[08/25/23 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 21-25
Updates include: Disney+ cancels "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D." after two seasons; Chip and Joanna Gaines bring roller dancing competition series to Max; and "People Puzzler" begins syndicated run this fall.

[08/25/23 - 11:25 AM]
VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" Season Five Debuts to Double-Digit Viewership Gains a Whopping +70% with Delayed Viewing (L+3)
On the heels of its soaring viewership growth, VH1 will launch a "Reclaim Your Vote" special hosted by political strategist and commentator Angela Rye.

[08/25/23 - 11:03 AM]
Peacock Announces the Exclusive Streaming Premiere of "Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker's The Pass" on Sunday, August 27
The film follows Nina (Drew Sidora) and Maurice (Rob Riley), a married couple who gives each other one night off from fidelity - a "hall pass."

[08/25/23 - 10:40 AM]
TLC's "Sister Wives" Earns the Series' Highest Rated Season Premiere in a Decade with Key Demographics
TLC was cable's #1 network of the week with W25-54/18-49; #1 non-sports cable network with A25-54/18-49 & W18-34, securing 4 of the top 5 cable telecasts of the week.

[08/25/23 - 10:07 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of August 28, September 4, and September 11
New additions include the return of "Caught in the Net" on Wednesday, September 13 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/25/23 - 09:45 AM]
Bachelor Nation Favorites Take to the Beach for Another Chance at Romance - The Ninth Season of "Bachelor in Paradise" Premieres Thursday, Sept. 28, on ABC
With Jesse Palmer as host and Wells Adams returning to the bar, these singles as hot as the sun are ready to take another shot at love when the ninth season of the hit series returns.

[08/25/23 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Selling the OC" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
O Group agents work to keep their eyes on the prize as they meet a potential new teammate, battle red-hot rumors and test the real estate waters in Cabo.

[08/25/23 - 06:05 AM]
FOX Sports Takes the Field for Milestone 30th Season of FOX NFL Coverage
Entering their second season together, and fresh off calling the record-setting Super Bowl LVII, the critically acclaimed duo of play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt and analyst Greg Olsen call FOX's top regular and postseason games.

[08/25/23 - 01:49 AM]
Video: "The Killing Kind" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Emma Appleton and Colin Morgan star in original new drama series, based on the book by Jane Casey.

[08/25/23 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "The Black Book" - Official Trailer
After his son is framed for a kidnapping, a bereaved deacon takes justice into his own hands and fights a corrupt police gang to absolve him.







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[11/19/24 - 01:38 PM]
Food Network's "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" Conjures Ratings and Reach with Series Premiere
The new series launched on Thursday, November 14, and posted a 0.57 P25-54 / 0.74 W25-54 L3 rating, more than doubling prior six-week benchmarks (+148% and +124% respectively) and is on pace to be Food Network's highest rated freshman series of the year.

[11/19/24 - 01:00 PM]
NBC Unveils Powerhouse Midseason Lineup
The highly anticipated "Suits LA" premieres February 23 as part of the network's new Sunday lineup.

[11/19/24 - 12:58 PM]
"Abbott Elementary" Hits Season Highs in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 with 6.33 Million Total Viewers and 2.21 Adults 18-49
After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, "Abbott Elementary" hit season highs in both Total Viewers (6.33 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.21 rating) with its November 6 episode.

[11/19/24 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 11: "Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson" Has Knockout Debut; "Hot Frosty" Heats Up at #1
Season 2 of the animated series "Arcane" held its place at #2 on the English TV List with 7.4M views and brought Season 1 back onto the list at #8 with 2.6M views.

[11/19/24 - 11:30 AM]
Max and HBO Announce Extended U.S. Licensing Deal with The Criterion Collection
Showcasing the Criterion Collection's acclaimed films alongside a rich collection of titles from Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Classic Movies, A24, Studio Ghibli, and more, further solidifies Max as the top destination for movie night.

[11/19/24 - 11:20 AM]
Video: "The Agency" - Official Trailer #2 - Paramount+ with Showtime
Starring Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith and Richard Gere.

[11/19/24 - 11:16 AM]
Sean Hannity to Host FOX Nation's Signature Patriot Awards Ceremony on December 5
In partnership with advertisers Tunnel 2 Towers, Patriot Mobile, Golden Corral and Belfor, the awards show will honor and recognize America's finest patriots, including military veterans, first responders and other inspirational everyday heroes.

[11/19/24 - 10:43 AM]
Go Inside the Cheerleading Rivalry Turned Murder-for-Hire Attempt That Shocked the Nation with ID's "The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot"
The two-hour documentary delves into the notorious murder-for-hire plot concocted by Texas mom Wanda Holloway to eliminate her daughter's cheerleading rival.

[11/19/24 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions' Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Mega-Event Makes History with Over 108 Million Live Global Viewers
The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight is the most-streamed sporting event ever, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams, with 38 million concurrent streams in the US.

[11/19/24 - 10:10 AM]
AMC Networks' December Highlights Includes "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point," "Joe Bob's Christmas Carnage" and More!
December also features new seasons of Acorn TV's "Dalgliesh" and "Darby & Joan"; plus new series premieres on AMC+ and Sundance Now including Natalie Dormer thriller "White Lies," "The Newsreader" atarring Sam Reid, and true crime documentary "Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness & The Hare Krishnas."

[11/19/24 - 10:06 AM]
Video: "Hard Knocks in Season with the AFC North" - Official Trailer - Max
For the first time ever, Hard Knocks is taking you behind-the-scenes of the playoff chase with the AFC North.

[11/19/24 - 10:06 AM]
Netflix Confirms Its Commitment to Turkiye's Creative Industry and Announced 12 New Titles Live from the Next on Netflix Event in Istanbul
In the upcoming year and beyond, Netflix continues its commitment to bring even more thrilling stories from the market to the world across a wide variety of genres, ranging from drama, rom-com, comedy to action and animation.

[11/19/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Paris Has Fallen" - Official Trailer - Hulu
When a terrorist group attacks a high-profile event with the French Minister of Defense as their target, protection officer Vincent Taleb (Tewfik Jallab) finds himself working with street-smart MI6 operative Zara Taylor (Ritu Arya) to save the day.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
National Geographic Charts Future with Bold, New Unscripted Series Slate with Storytelling Dynamism, Technical Innovation and Extraordinary Access at Its Heart
"These new unscripted series epitomize everything National Geographic stands for - bold, captivating storytelling rooted in world-class research and expertise," said Tom McDonald, executive vice president of Global Unscripted and Factual Content.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix's "Squid Game: Unleashed" Arrives December 17
"Squid Game: Unleashed" arrives just in time for the return of "Squid Game Season 2" which hits Netflix on December 26.