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[10/09/23 - 02:59 PM]
Cowboys-49ers on NBC and Peacock Is Most-Watched Week 5 "Sunday Night Football" Game Ever, Averaging 26.1 Million Viewers
For the season, NBC's "Sunday Night Football" is averaging 23.8 million viewers - "SNF's" second-best average ever through Week 5 (trailing only the record 2015 season), and up 14% from last season at this point.

[10/09/23 - 01:19 PM]
"Loki" Season 2 Is the Second Most Viewed Season Premiere on Disney+ This Year with 10.9 Million Views After Three Days
The debut of the Marvel Studios series - which returned last Thursday - was behind only the season three premiere of "The Mandalorian," which hit Disney+ in March.

[10/09/23 - 01:01 PM]
"Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream" Debuts November 17 on ESPN+
Featuring an unprecedented in-depth series of interviews with Ohtani and the coaches, players, managers and mentors that have influenced him, the documentary takes an introspective look at Ohtani's illustrious career.

[10/09/23 - 01:01 PM]
Captivating and Astonishing Landmark Natural History Series, "Planet Earth III," Set to Premiere on Saturday, November 4 on BBC America and AMC+
This spellbinding series will feature never before seen behavior, and dive deep into the stories and animal characters which reflect the new challenges that wildlife face in our modern, crowded world.

[10/09/23 - 11:37 AM]
TLC's "90 Day: The Last Resort" and "90 Day Fiance: The Other Way" Lead as Cable's #1 and #2 Non-Sports Telecasts with Key Women Demos
TLC was the #1 primetime network without sports in cable television on Monday, October 2 with W25-54 for the 7th consecutive week.

[10/09/23 - 11:01 AM]
Peacock Releases December 8 Premiere Date and First Look Images for "Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie"
Caitlin McGee and James Purefoy will join returning cast members Tony Shalhoub, Ted Levine, Jason Gray-Stanford, Traylor Howard, Melora Hardin and Hector Elizondo.

[10/09/23 - 10:07 AM]
Baz Luhrmann's "Faraway Downs" to World Premiere at Inaugural SXSW Sydney
The film, told in six chapters, will premiere all at once on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America and on Disney+ in all other territories on November 26, 2023.

[10/09/23 - 10:00 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of October 16 and October 23
Concurrent premieres include newcomers "Crimefeed" and "Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks."

[10/09/23 - 09:02 AM]
The Animated Classic "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Comes to Disney+ in an All-New, Stunning 4K Restoration
The feature film that started it all, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," comes to Disney+ in a beautiful 4K restoration October 16, in celebration of The Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary.

[10/09/23 - 09:01 AM]
ID Onboards Nancy Grace as the Host of New Topical Series, "Crimefeed"
The series will dig into the top true crime stories of the moment as they unfold in real time.

[10/09/23 - 08:15 AM]
FOX Sports Films and Religion of Sports Announce New Original Documentary "The Game That Changed Everything: Yankees vs. Red Sox '04 ALCS" Premiering October 18 on FS1
The film chronicles the unforgettable Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Championship Series (ALCS) matchup between storied rivals the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox that led to the historic curse-breaking Boston title win in 2004.

[10/09/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Crown" Season 6 - Date Announcement - Netflix
The Windsors face a reckoning as Diana, no longer a member of the royal family, continues to captivate the public in the weeks before her tragic death.

[10/08/23 - 08:30 AM]
ESPN Films' "Candace Parker: Unapologetic" About WNBA Superstar to Debut November 12 at 9 p.m. on ESPN
Directed by award-winning Joie Jacoby, the wide-ranging, revealing, and at times intimate film will cover Parker's journey through basketball and life.

[10/06/23 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 2-6
Updates include: FOX axes "Welcome to Flatch" after two seasons; Paramount+ cancels "iCarly" reboot series; and Max's "Sort Of" to end with upcoming season.

[10/06/23 - 02:01 PM]
The Final Season of "Vikings: Valhalla" Is Coming
The epic conclusion sets sail in 2024.

[10/06/23 - 10:35 AM]
"The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" Becomes #1 Most-Viewed Premiere and Season in AMC+ History
Sunday's fourth episode of season one delivered season high ratings on AMC in total viewers and both key demos, capping three successive weeks of viewership growth.

[10/06/23 - 09:56 AM]
Food Network Ushers in the Holidays with 50+ Hours of Festive Series
"Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown," "Christmas Cookie Challenge," "Holiday Baking Championship" and "Holiday Wars" are among the returning series.

[10/06/23 - 09:32 AM]
Video: FX's "American Horror Stories" - First Look New Key Art & Official Teaser
The four episode Huluween event premieres October 26 exclusively on Hulu.

[10/06/23 - 09:00 AM]
Netflix Renews "Castlevania: Nocturne" for a Second Season
In its first five days, the video game adaptation reached Netflix's Top 10 English TV List during the week of October 1.

[10/06/23 - 08:00 AM]
ID's "Lost Women of Highway 20" and "Feds" from Executive Producer Octavia Spencer Set Premiere Dates
The former bows Sunday, November 5 at 9:00/8:00c while the latter kicks off Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/06/23 - 06:39 AM]
FOX Sports Sets Postseason Lineup Led by Hall of Famers, World Champions and Lauded Broadcasters
FOX Sports begins its Postseason coverage Saturday, October 7 at 1:00 PM ET on FS1, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app as the Texas Rangers face the Baltimore Orioles.

[10/06/23 - 05:01 AM]
Disney+ Original Series "Culprits" Premieres Exclusively on Wednesday, November 8
"Culprits" kicks off where most crime stories end: after a high-stakes heist, when the crew of elite criminals have gone their separate ways and have tried to leave their old lives behind.

[10/06/23 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Romancero" - Official Trailer - Prime Video Spain
Cornelia and Jordán escape from the forces of the law, as well as supernatural creatures and themselves.

[10/06/23 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Ferry: The Series" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Desperate for funds, Ferry Bouman stumbles upon a golden opportunity when a high-profile bust leaves a vacant position among Brabant's top dealers.

[10/06/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Creature" - Official Teaser 2 - Netflix
When tragedy befalls a reckless scientist in Ottoman-era Istanbul, his student uses untested methods to finish his work - with devastating consequences.

[10/05/23 - 01:00 PM]
"Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen" - New Three-Part Series Premieres Sundays, December 3-17, 2023
In her new three-part series, popular British historian Lucy Worsley turns her powers of investigation to the mysterious figure of Agatha Christie, uncovering the story of one of the most famous, complex - and misunderstood - women of the 20th century.

[10/05/23 - 12:01 PM]
"Wipeout" Returns to TBS Tuesday, November 7 Featuring Hosts John Cena and Nicole Byer
New season two challenges include the "Ding Dong Damage" trap door, the "Face Time with Nicole" heavy hammer, and the "Backboned" moving bridge.

[10/05/23 - 11:00 AM]
2024 "CMT Music Awards" to Air Live from Moody Center in Austin, Texas on Sunday, April 7, on CBS
The 2023 broadcast reached 6.18 million viewers, up 5% from the 2022 telecast.

[10/05/23 - 10:19 AM]
Bravo Has Just What the Doctor Ordered as "Married to Medicine" Season 10 Premieres Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9:15 P.M. ET/PT
Returning this season are Dr. Jacqueline Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Toya Bush Harris and Quad Webb.

[10/05/23 - 10:07 AM]
Bleacher Report (B/R) Sports Add-On Tier Is Available on Max Today
The Add-On features a full slate of premium sports events from MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA Men's March Madness, U.S. Soccer events, and more.

[10/05/23 - 10:00 AM]
"Boldly Be" with "Star Trek" and Kid Cudi
The collaboration will launch on October 12 at the start of New York Comic Con with the release of an original Kid Cudi song inspired by "Star Trek" titled "Heaven's Galaxy."

[10/05/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Unicorn Academy" New Series Trailer - Netflix After School
The new series arrives on November 2 only on Netflix.

[10/05/23 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere "Kennedy" Narrated by Peter Coyote & Featuring New Interviews with Conan O'Brien, Kennedy Family Members & More on November 18
The following three episodes air Sunday, November 19 and the final two air Monday, November 20 at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/05/23 - 09:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces "De La Calle" to Premiere November 7
The series premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Festival and is executive produced, co-created and hosted by award-winning journalist Nick Barili.

[10/05/23 - 08:46 AM]
MLB on TBS to Be Exclusive Home of 2023 NLDS & NLCS
Bob Costas and Ron Darling will provide commentary for the series, with reporter Lauren Shehadi.

[10/05/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Hurricane Season" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a group of teens finds a corpse floating in a canal, the brutal reality behind the perverse crime unravels a town's hidden secrets.

[10/05/23 - 08:00 AM]
"The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday" - Available on The Roku Channel November 10, 2023
This holiday season, "The Great American Baking Show" co-hosts Casey Wilson and Zach Cherry take audiences into in the iconic tent for a spectacular, celebrity-filled holiday special.

[10/05/23 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "The Farads" - Official Teaser - Prime Video Spain
"The Farads" premieres December 12 on Prime Video.

[10/05/23 - 07:14 AM]
Video: On James Bond Day, Prime Video Reveals Teaser Trailer for Upcoming Bond-inspired Adventure Series "007: Road to a Million"
"007: Road to a Million" will launch with all eight episodes exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories on November 10.

[10/05/23 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "The Burning Girls" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
"The Burning Girls" is a brand new psychological thriller series starring Samantha Morton and Ruby Stokes, who play a Vicar and her daughter.

[10/05/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From poverty to soccer legend, this documentary captures the rise of Colombia's René Higuita, his revolutionary career and the birth of "The Scorpion."

[10/05/23 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Mysteries of the Faith" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history - and mystery - behind these Catholic relics.

[10/05/23 - 06:01 AM]
Apple's Highly Anticipated, Action-Packed Limited Series "Masters of the Air" from Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman to Premiere Globally Friday, January 26, 2024
Reuniting the award-winning team of Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman who also produced "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific," "Masters of the Air" is an action-packed drama that follows the true story of an American bomber group in World War II.

[10/04/23 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "At the Moment" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This anthology series set during the pandemic follows 10 unique love stories of passion and heartache.

[10/04/23 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Daily Dose of Sunshine" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Determined to provide a ray of light for those under her care, a young nurse navigates the world of mental health and the diverse stories surrounding it.

[10/04/23 - 03:20 PM]
NBC Wins Premiere Week for 12th Straight Time in Demo, 5th Straight in Total Viewers
NBC placed eight of the top 12 shows in Premiere Week in total viewers, including "Sunday Night Football," "The Voice" and "America's Got Talent."

[10/04/23 - 01:08 PM]
Video: Teaser & Key Art Debut - Hulu Original Series "The Artful Dodger"
The series, starring Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis and Maia Mitchell, premieres on Hulu Wednesday, November 29.

[10/04/23 - 01:01 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" to Premiere Its 49th Season Oct. 14 on NBC and Peacock with Host Pete Davidson and Musical Guest Ice Spice
Bad Bunny will do double duty on October 21 for his "SNL" hosting debut and second musical guest appearance.

[10/04/23 - 01:00 PM]
Jenna Boyd Named Senior Vice President, Development, Disney Branded Television
In her new role, Boyd will oversee the scripted series development team and creatively supervise the production of scripted series pilots for Disney+ and Disney Channel with a focus on building out DBT's multicam strategy along with global Disney+ tentpoles.

[10/04/23 - 01:00 PM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Returns as Monday's No. 1 Late-Night Talk Show
"Kimmel" grew over its year-ago season opener (on Monday, 9/19/22) by 8% in Total Viewers (2.27 million vs. 2.11 million) to score its most-watched premiere in 6 years.







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[01/20/26 - 01:00 PM]
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Hosted by Joel McHale, the hit comedy competition series brings together 11 reality all-stars who must scheme, strategize and shade each other in different challenges for a chance to win $200,000 and the title of "America's Ultimate Supervillain."

[01/20/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[01/20/26 - 11:38 AM]
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[01/20/26 - 10:11 AM]
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[01/20/26 - 10:05 AM]
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[01/20/26 - 09:16 AM]
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[01/20/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[01/20/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Glitter & Gold" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Ahead of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, go inside the high-stakes, high-drama world of ice dance as the sport's top couples skate for gold and glory.

[01/20/26 - 07:02 AM]
Prime Video Releases First-Look Images and Release Date for Upcoming Comedy, "Bait"
"Bait" stars Ahmed as Shah Latif, a struggling actor, whose last chance to hit it big comes in the form of an audition of a lifetime.

[01/20/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[01/20/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[01/20/26 - 06:01 AM]
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[01/20/26 - 04:06 AM]
Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery Amend Agreement to All-Cash Transaction
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[01/19/26 - 03:59 PM]
ESPN and Words + Pictures Announce "Saban," Landmark Docuseries on Legendary Life and Career of Hall of Fame Icon Nick Saban
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[01/19/26 - 03:01 PM]
Video: "Straight to Hell" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Kazuko Hosoki was a legendary fortune-teller who captivated Japan. What was the true nature of the woman who manipulated the media and achieved wild popularity?