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[10/13/23 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 9-13
Updates include: NBCUniversal eyes "Suits" offshoot; Apple TV+ cancels "The Afterparty"; and Marvel Studios confirms "significant creative reboot" of "Daredevil: Born Again."

[10/13/23 - 03:49 PM]
FX's "Archer: Into the Cold" Series Finale Event Announced Today
The special event will premiere on Sunday, December 17 at 10:00/9:00c, simulcast on both FX and FXX, and stream the next day on Hulu.

[10/13/23 - 02:46 PM]
"Sister Wives" and "90 Day Fiance" Rank as #1 and #2 Cable Programs on Sunday Night with W25-54
In 2023 to date, "Sister Wives" is the #1 ad-supported cable program excluding sports on Sunday nights with P25-54, W25-54, W18-49 and W18-34.

[10/13/23 - 01:51 PM]
The CW Shifts New Seasons of "Masters of Illusion," "World's Funniest Animals" to Fridays
Said duo, originally set for Saturdays, will now follow "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" at 9:00/8:00c beginning October 27.

[10/13/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Its Highly Anticipated Series "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" at New York Comic Con
Starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, the series premieres globally with the first two episodes on Friday, November 17.

[10/13/23 - 08:43 AM]
ESPN2 to Simulcast ESPN Deportes' Spanish-Language Presentation of "Monday Night Football" on October 16th, Featuring the Dallas Cowboys and the L.A. Chargers
ESPN's NFL Week 6 features two of the most popular NFL teams among Hispanics - the Dallas Cowboys, as they visit the L.A. Chargers.

[10/13/23 - 08:32 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Premiere Date, Clip and Images of Original Film "If You Were the Last," Starring Anthony Mackie and Zoe Chao
Adrift in their broken-down space shuttle with little hope of rescue, the film follows two astronauts, Adam (Anthony Mackie) and Jane (Zoƫ Chao), as they debate on whether they're better off as friends or something more.

[10/13/23 - 08:32 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" Two-Part Supersized Reunion Begins Sunday, Oct. 22 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with housewives Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield for their first reunion on a recreated set of Casa Cipriani.

[10/13/23 - 08:30 AM]
Hallmark Channel's "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" Spooks Up #1 Program of the Day, Week
What's more, the film grew a remarkable +52% in viewership from Live + Same Day to Live + 3, making it the network's most-watched 2023 premiere since "A Paris Proposal" in February.

[10/13/23 - 07:00 AM]
CBS Presents "A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop," to Air Sunday, Dec. 10 on CBS
Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady Of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, Yo-Yo, and many more are set to grace the stage at the special tribute concert.

[10/13/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Creature" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When tragedy befalls a reckless scientist in Ottoman-era Istanbul, his student uses untested methods to finish his work - with devastating consequences.

[10/12/23 - 04:14 PM]
Adult Swim Orders New Stop-Motion Series "Women Wearing Shoulder Pads" and Renews Adult Animated Comedy "YOLO"
With a second season that ranked #2 in its timeslot across cable in key demos, the third installment, "YOLO: Rainbow Trinity," will follow a pair of Australian best friends through absurd and fantastical adventures.

[10/12/23 - 02:35 PM]
Melissa McBride to Reprise Her Fan-Favorite Role as "Carol Peletier" in Season Two of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon"
"The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol" will debut in 2024.

[10/12/23 - 02:00 PM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Premieres as Week's No. 1 Late-Night Talk Show in Adults 18-49
In fact, "Kimmel" won premiere week in late-night for the second consecutive year in Adults 18-49.

[10/12/23 - 01:54 PM]
"Under the Vines" Will Be Back for a Third Season on Acorn TV
Rebecca Gibney and Charles Edwards will return as Daisy Monroe and Louis Oakley.

[10/12/23 - 01:47 PM]
Video: Apple's Acclaimed, Hit Space Drama, "For All Mankind" Unveils Season Four Trailer at New York Comic Con
The 10-episode fourth season will make its highly anticipated global debut on Friday, November 10 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through January 12.

[10/12/23 - 01:31 PM]
AMC Networks News from New York Comic Con
Pollyanna McIntosh, Terry O'Quinn, Matt Jeffries and Lesley-Ann Brandt will join Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira in "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live," due in February 2024.

[10/12/23 - 01:09 PM]
Peacock's Dark Comedic Thriller "Based on a True Story" Starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina Scores Second Season Renewal
Season one featured Kaley Cuoco, alongside Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, and Liana Liberato.

[10/12/23 - 12:30 PM]
FOX Renews America's Cutest Cooking Competition Series, "MasterChef Junior" for a Ninth Season
New judge Tilly Ramsay will join her father, award-winning chef, host and executive producer Gordon Ramsay.

[10/12/23 - 11:09 AM]
Date Announcement: "L.A. Law" All 8 Seasons Remastered in HD on Hulu November 3
All original commercial licensed music was kept intact and upgraded.

[10/12/23 - 11:04 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer of New Film "Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain"
Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall, Bowen Yang, Meg Stalter, X Mayo, Nichole Sakura, Cedric Yarbrough, Sunita Mani and Conan O'Brien star in the film, due on November 17.

[10/12/23 - 10:16 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Documentary Event "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard"
The six-hour special, premiering as two-hour episodes on January 5, 6 and 7, features unprecedented access to Blanchard, a victim of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy who suffered horrific abuse and made national headlines for her role in her mother's violent murder.

[10/12/23 - 10:00 AM]
Get Ready for Another Season of Celebrity Home Glowups, as "Hollywood Houselift with Jeff Lewis" Returns to Amazon Freevee on December 6
A new episode of the 10-episode season will then be available every Wednesday.

[10/12/23 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Showtime Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Much-Anticipated Series "The Curse"
Co-created and executive produced by Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder, the genre-bending series explores how an alleged curse disturbs the relationship of a newly married couple as they try to conceive a child while co-starring in their new home-improvement show.

[10/12/23 - 09:07 AM]
Video: "Just for Kicks" - Official Trailer - Watch Free Oct. 19th
"Just for Kicks" is a style-forward lifestyle series where shoes, fashion, and sneaker culture take center stage with the influencers that make them hot.

[10/12/23 - 09:02 AM]
Experience a Magical Month's Worth of Iconic Disney Films with Freeform's "30 Days of Disney" This November
Fans will be transported into a world of nostalgia with beloved classics like Disney Animation's "The Little Mermaid" and "Tangled" to more recent films like Disney-Pixar's "Moana" and "Coco," with a dash of seasonal classics like "Home Alone" and "Disney's A Christmas Carol" to gear up for the holiday season.

[10/12/23 - 09:01 AM]
The CW Network Orders Original Scripted Series "Wild Cards" and "Sight Unseen" to Air in 2024
Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti topline the former while Dolly Lewis, Agam Darshi, Jarod Joseph and Daniel Gillies star in the latter.

[10/12/23 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Watch Krysten Ritter in a Chilling First-Look Teaser Trailer of "Orphan Black: Echoes"
Set in the near future, "Orphan Black: Echoes" takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence.

[10/12/23 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Selling Sunset" - Season 7 Official Trailer - Netflix
The agents hustle to move houses in a tough market, but bad blood and unfinished business could bring down what they've built. Can they keep it together?

[10/12/23 - 08:30 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Scores Its Top-Rated Week Since May in Women 25-54
"Live with Kelly and Mark" ranked as the week's No. 1 daytime talk show and No. 1 entertainment talk show among Women 25-54 (0.55 rating).

[10/12/23 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Blue Eye Samurai" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Driven by a dream of revenge against the white father who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.

[10/12/23 - 07:31 AM]
Great American Family Unveils Premiere Dates for 20 All-New, Original Christmas Movies Celebrating Beloved Holiday Traditions
The event features original movie premieres every weekend beginning October 14 through December 23.

[10/12/23 - 07:00 AM]
Roku Unwraps New Original Holiday Titles "The Holiday Shift" from CBS Studios and Fulwell73 and "How to Fall in Love by the Holidays" Starring Teri Hatcher
"The Holiday Shift" is a five-episode romantic comedy series following the intersecting love stories of young mall employees during the holiday season.

[10/12/23 - 07:00 AM]
Video: "Candy Cane Lane" - Official Teaser Trailer - Prime Video
Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood's annual Christmas home decoration contest.

[10/12/23 - 06:21 AM]
Court TV to Debut New Original Series "Victim to Verdict with Ted Rowlands" on Oct. 15
The series spotlights every moment from the crime scene to the courtroom, tapping into the best of Court TV's real-time coverage of recent high-profile cases.

[10/12/23 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "Tore" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An immature and aimless 27-year-old throws himself into an unknown world of sex, drugs and self-discovery after his closest companion's death.

[10/12/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Leo" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Actor and comedian Adam Sandler delivers signature laughs in this coming-of-age animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school - as seen through the eyes of a class pet.

[10/12/23 - 02:31 AM]
Video: "Bodies" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Four detectives. Four timelines. One body. To save Britain's future, they'll need to solve the murder that altered the course of history first.

[10/11/23 - 04:46 PM]
FOX Wins Full 12-Month 2022-23 Broadcast Season Across All Key Adult, Men and Women Demos in Live + 7 Day Ratings
FOX had two of the top five highest-rated entertainment telecasts of the season in Adults 18-49, more than any other network.

[10/11/23 - 04:01 PM]
Live-Action Series "Yu Yu Hakusho" Premieres Worldwide on December 14
More than three decades after "Yu Yu Hakusho" first captured the imagination of readers, the beloved manga gets a live-action adaptation that will debut exclusively on Netflix on December 14.

[10/11/23 - 01:30 PM]
ABC News Announces Primetime Special on the War in Israel, Anchored by David Muir from Tel Aviv
"Israel at War: Living in Terror" airs on a special edition of "20/20" tonight, October 11, at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/11/23 - 12:31 PM]
TV One Networks Announces New and Returning Slate of Original Programming in Celebration of the Networks' Milestone 20th Anniversary
"The Al Sharpton Story," "Raising Fame," "In the Kitchen with Tamar & Evelyn Braxton" and "Collab" are all on tap.

[10/11/23 - 11:01 AM]
Powerful and Moving Miniseries "Mayflies" to Premiere Exclusively on Acorn TV Monday, October 30
Martin Compston and Tony Curran star in the two-part adaptation of Andrew O'Hagan's novel.

[10/11/23 - 11:00 AM]
Talented Chefs Use Their Skills and Knowledge of Julia Child's Legacy in "Chopped: Julia Child's Kitchen"
The new five-part tournament premieres Tuesday, November 14 at 8:00/7:00c on Food Network.

[10/11/23 - 11:00 AM]
Paramount+ Announces the Next "South Park" Exclusive Event to Premiere Friday, October 27
In "South Park: Joining the Panderverse," Cartman's deeply disturbing dreams portend the end of the life he knows and loves.

[10/11/23 - 10:30 AM]
ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" Premiere Episode Hits 11.1 Million Cumulative Viewers Across Linear and Streaming in First Week
After just seven days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms, the September 28 debut telecast alone skyrocketed to 9.00 million Total Viewers, gaining an additional +4.64 million viewers in delayed cross-platform viewing.

[10/11/23 - 10:19 AM]
Discovery Cameras Venture Into Controversial Off-Grid Community for New Series "The Garden: Commune or Cult," Premiering Sunday, October 29 at 9PM ET/PT
On 22 acres of backcountry land in the American South lies The Garden - a community that lives by its own laws, free from the pressures of modern society.

[10/11/23 - 10:15 AM]
Disney Entertainment Television Selects Directors for First-of-Its-Kind Unscripted Directing Program
For the first time, the program will offer emerging directors guaranteed segment directing opportunities on some of ABC's most popular unscripted series, as well as shadowing, mentoring and professional development in the genre.

[10/11/23 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Scavengers Reign" - Official Trailer - Max
Their time is short. "Scavengers Reign" premieres on October 19.

[10/11/23 - 10:01 AM]
"Star Trek: Prodigy" Is Coming to Netflix!
Season 1 of the animated series launches onto Netflix later this year while a brand new Season 2 is slated to debut in 2024.







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[02/02/26 - 01:17 PM]
NBC Renews "St. Denis Medical" and "Happy's Place" for 2026-27 Season
"Both 'St. Denis Medical' and 'Happy's Place' have delivered comedic brilliance over their first two seasons, truly connecting with our audience with hilarious characters, and remain hugely important and successful programs to our primetime and Peacock lineup," said Lisa Katz.

[02/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
E! to Air the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards Hosted by Alan Cumming on Sunday, February 22
The EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony will be held at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London and will premiere as-live on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK.

[02/02/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Final Siren: Inside the AFL" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Inside the highs, the heartbreak, and the hunt for glory.

[02/02/26 - 10:38 AM]
New Year, New Viewership Milestones for ESPN: Signature Events Deliver Second-Best Month in 30 Years
Continuing ESPN's landmark viewership success to start the year, January 2025 and 2026 now account for two of the top three most-watched months in the platform's history.

[02/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Sommore: Chandelier Fly" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
From hot topics to celebrity scandals, "The Queen of Comedy" Sommore delivers her unapologetic perspective with a combination of bravado and elegant style.

[02/02/26 - 09:06 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "Bad Bunny and the Halftime Show: Rhythms of Resistance" Now Streaming in the CNN App
The special is now streaming on demand for subscribers of CNN's streaming offering and will premiere Saturday, February 7 at 10pm ET on CNN.

[02/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Returns February 15
The weekly series has received 32 Emmys since its premiere in 2014.

[02/02/26 - 09:00 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Release Final Teaser Trailer for the New Season of the Critically Acclaimed Noir Thriller, "Dark Winds"
Consisting of eight hour-long episodes, Season 4 premieres on Sunday, February 15 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

[02/02/26 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer for "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association"
Directed by Kenan Kamwana Holley, all four episodes of the docuseries will premiere February 12 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Soul Power is the latest addition to the Prime membership.

[02/02/26 - 08:01 AM]
ITV's Captivating Police Procedural Series, "Winter," Begins Filming in Bristol and Belgium, Whilst Further Casting Is Announced Alongside Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey
Each episode features its own compelling, self-contained crime story, with resulting guest casting.

[02/02/26 - 07:02 AM]
Apple's Hit Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Lands Early Season Three Renewal
Season two will make its global debut on Apple TV with one episode on Friday, April 3, 2026, followed by new episodes every Friday through June 5.

[02/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind" Season 10 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The pods are back, this time in Ohio, with a brand-new group of singles dating sight unseen. Will they be able to see love from a new perspective?

[02/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" - Official Trailer - FX
The limited series explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century.

[02/02/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Stranger Things: Tales From '85" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Something from the Upside Down must've survived...

[02/01/26 - 07:30 PM]
HBO Max Announces Early Episode Debuts for "Industry" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" on February 6
Said installments will premiere early globally on HBO Max on Friday, February 6 at 12:01am PT/3:01am ET ahead of their respective HBO airings on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8.