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[10/18/23 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Cigarette Girl" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A gifted artisan's journey of love and self-discovery unfolds as she defies tradition within Indonesia's clove cigarette industry in the 1960s.

[10/18/23 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Daily Dose of Sunshine" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A kind-hearted nurse working in psychiatry goes above and beyond to be a ray of light for those under her care, despite the challenges coming her way.

[10/18/23 - 02:45 PM]
ABC Programming Advisory for Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023
The network will carry the Presidential Address to the Nation starting at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/18/23 - 02:35 PM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer for Season Three of "Terror Lake Drive: Summer Purge"
The third season of fan-favorite anthology series takes place five years after the second installment, as a new South Georgia family mysteriously inherits a luxury vacation home on Lake Levi... luring them to the grounds previously known as (the haunted) Freeman Lakes.

[10/18/23 - 01:45 PM]
Video: Lifetime Releases Trailers for "Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story" and "Would You Kill For Me? The Mary Bailey Story"
The films premiere Saturday, October 21 and October 28, respectively.

[10/18/23 - 01:07 PM]
Video: National Geographic Releases Premiere Dates and Trailers for Its Fall/Winter Slate Ahead of Its New York City Content Showcase
New series include "Incredible Animal Journeys," "Science Fair: The Series," "A Real Bug's Life," "Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold," "Queens" and "Photographer."

[10/18/23 - 11:01 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Ranks as No. 1 Late-Night Talk Show for 2nd Consecutive Week Among Key Adults 18-49
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" grew over premiere week by 5% in the key demo of Adults 18-49 (0.20 rating vs. 0.19 rating).

[10/18/23 - 10:10 AM]
Channel 5 Greenlights New Four-Part "Coma" (working title) from Roughcut Television and CBS Studios, Starring Jason Watkins
In the series, Simon (Jason Watkins), a devoted family man, finds himself at a breaking point as his neighbourhood falls victim to the terrorising antics of a group of teenagers, led by the menacing 17-year-old Jordan Franklin, played by rising star Joe Barber, and his questionable companions.

[10/18/23 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Documentary "Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only" Premiering December 12th
This exclusive film follows Hart and Rock as they give first hand accounts of their early lives, struggles, triumphs and their unbreakable brotherhood.

[10/18/23 - 10:00 AM]
"Pretty Hard Cases," Starring Meredith MacNeill and Adrienne C. Moore, Returns for Its Final Season on November 29 on Amazon Freevee
All 10 episodes of the new season will be available to stream exclusively on Amazon Freevee in the U.S. on Wednesday, November 29.

[10/18/23 - 08:58 AM]
'Tis The Season to Tune in for Holiday Cheer! CBS Announces 2023 Airdates for Holiday Programming
It's the most wonderful time of the year because CBS is back with its expansive slate of very merry holiday programming.

[10/18/23 - 08:04 AM]
Video: MGM+'s "Beacon 23" Unveils New Trailer and Key Art
Produced by Boat Rocker and based on the best-selling book by Hugh Howey, the series stars Emmy nominee Lena Headey and Emmy and Golden Globe Nominee Stephan James.

[10/18/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Sly" - Sylvester Stallone Documentary - Official Trailer - Netflix
His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.

[10/18/23 - 07:55 AM]
AXS TV Celebrates Four Decades of Night Ranger with the All-New Concert Film "40 Years and a Night Featuring Cleveland's Contemporary Youth Orchestra," Premiering October 21 at 8 P.M. ET
Additionally, an extended 90-minute edition of the landmark performance will air on Saturday, November 18 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/18/23 - 07:00 AM]
Roku Orders Season 2 for "Reptile Royalty," "UFO Cowboys," and "Lincoln Log Masters"
"Among the family adventures with the Brewer clan, the Cowboy Sky Watchers unbelievable encounters, and the masterful craftsmanship of the Knaughty Log Crew, each of these series invites viewers into unbelievable, everyday realities," said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media.

[10/18/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Napoleon" - Official Trailer 2 - Apple TV+
Meet the man behind the myth. "Napoleon," directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby, arrives exclusively in theaters on November 22.

[10/18/23 - 03:31 AM]
"Elite" Renewed for an Eighth and Final Season
Season seven premieres this Friday on Netflix.

[10/18/23 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "The Queenstown Kings" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After his father's death, a washed-up soccer star returns to rural Queenstown and struggles to connect with his son, a promising player with big dreams.

[10/17/23 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Delicious in Dungeon" - Official Trailer #1 - Netflix
After his younger sister Falin is eaten by a Red Dragon, adventurer Laios and his companions brave the dungeon in a bid to rescue her.

[10/17/23 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Castaway Diva" - Official Trailer - Netflix
15 years after being stranded on a remote island, an aspiring singer reenters society - stopping at nothing to pursue her dream of becoming a diva.

[10/17/23 - 04:18 PM]
Prime Video Orders Global Hit Game Show Format "The 1% Club"
"The 1% Club" is a unique, compelling and funny game show that tests the nation's intelligence, based on a scientific survey.

[10/17/23 - 03:40 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54
"Nightline" took the top spot, beating CBS' "Comics Unleashed" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in all 3 weeks of the season.

[10/17/23 - 02:27 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Grows Year to Year for 4th Time in 5 Weeks in Viewers
"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 (0.49 rating).

[10/17/23 - 01:15 PM]
Video: BET+ Original - "In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy" - Trailer
These couples are breaking emotional barriers and mending their relationships, but not without a fight!

[10/17/23 - 01:02 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Continues Run of Original Episodes Oct. 28 on NBC and Peacock with Host Nate Bargatze and Musical Guest Foo Fighters
As previously announced, "SNL" airs live October 21 with host and musical guest Bad Bunny.

[10/17/23 - 12:01 PM]
Emmy Award-Nominated "That's My Jam" Hosted by Jimmy Fallon Renewed for Third Season
One of only a handful of series that grew its total audience during the 2022-23 season, the hourlong hit show will be back with another 10 original episodes and one "Greatest Hits" compilation.

[10/17/23 - 12:00 PM]
Netflix Releases Sizzling New Fire Nation Images from "Avatar: The Last Airbender"
A live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series following Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire and Air) to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation.

[10/17/23 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces Its Latest Stand-Up Comedy Special, "Trevor Wallace: Pterodactyl"
The special will premiere on Prime Video on November 14.

[10/17/23 - 10:02 AM]
Lifetime Reveals Full Holiday Movie Slate for Annual "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Programming Event Beginning November 18th
Tia Mowry, Jana Kramer, Tatyana Ali, Vivica A. Fox, Teri Hatcher, Jackée Harry and Buddy Valastro are among the featured auspices.

[10/17/23 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Geeked Week 2023 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Kicking off on Monday, November 6 (aka Stranger Things Day) and running through Sunday, November 12, Geeked Week is the home for the hottest updates.

[10/17/23 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Unveils Contestants and Trailer for New Season of Hit Competition Series "Ink Master"
Season 15 of the hit reality competition series will premiere exclusively on the service Wednesday, November 1, with three all-new episodes.

[10/17/23 - 10:01 AM]
Raj Kapoor Tapped as Executive Producer and Showrunner and Katy Mullan as Executive Producer of the 96th Oscars
The Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

[10/17/23 - 10:00 AM]
Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell Are Seeing Red in New Holiday Movie "EXmas" for Amazon Freevee
Coming home for the holidays is never a dull experience, especially not for Graham (Amell) and Ali (Meester).

[10/17/23 - 09:46 AM]
The 49th Season Premiere of "Saturday Night Live," Hosted by Pete Davidson with Musical Guest Ice Spice, Draws 4.8 Million Viewers
That's an increase of 19% in total viewers and 31% in the demo vs. last year's season 48 premiere.

[10/17/23 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Escaping Twin Flames" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A couple built a spiritual business to help people find true love. Now, former followers are sharing their disturbing practices in this docuseries.

[10/17/23 - 09:22 AM]
National Geographic Greenlights New Series with Culinary Star and Bestselling Author Antoni Porowski, "No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski"
With extensive culinary expertise, a passion for connecting people through food and pride in his own Polish heritage, Porowski guides celebrities on an unprecedented journey toward cultural and personal discovery.

[10/17/23 - 09:18 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Oct. 9: "Beckham" and "Lupin" Hold Onto #1; "Ballerina" Debuts in Top Spot
"The Fall of the House of Usher" haunted its way into second place in its debut week with 6M views.

[10/17/23 - 09:18 AM]
NBC Sports Dominates Fall Weekends in Primetime - College Football Is #1 on Saturday Nights, "Sunday Night Football" Ranks #1 Across All of Primetime
On Saturday nights, NBC Sports is averaging 4.1 million viewers across NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports Digital platforms through seven college football games (9/2-10/14).

[10/17/23 - 09:05 AM]
Acorn TV's Gritty Irish-Belgian Conspiracy Thriller, "Hidden Assets," Returns with All-New Episodes
Creator, writer and executive producer Peter McKenna's prominent, thrilling series returns exclusively to Acorn TV with a two-episode premiere on Monday, November 13.

[10/17/23 - 08:42 AM]
Kim Hong Sun and Peter Mckenna Join for the Highly Anticipated Third Season of Sky and AMC+'s Critically Acclaimed "Gangs of London"
In season three, ex-undercover cop turned gangster Elliot is now operating as a top-level criminal alongside the Dumanis, but their business is thrown into chaos when their shipment of cocaine is spiked, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians all over London.

[10/17/23 - 08:35 AM]
All-New OWN Spotlight Specials Set to Premiere This Fall
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will premiere three all-new OWN Spotlight specials this fall featuring Kerry Washington, Nicole Avant, Courtney B. Vance and Dr. Robin as they discuss their recent memoirs with Oprah Winfrey.

[10/17/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Writer, actor, filmmaker, studio head and media titan, Tyler Perry, is America's consummate multihyphenate. But underneath this entertainment behemoth is a man working humbly to heal his childhood trauma by transforming his pain into promise.

[10/17/23 - 07:01 AM]
National Geographic Announces Slate of New Unscripted Series Underpinned by Unique Access, Untapped Archive and Emotional Storytelling and Eye-Witness Testimony
"Inside the FBI: The '70s," "The Color of Victory: Heroes of WW2" and "Waking the Dead" are among the latest additions.

[10/17/23 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix to Host Its First-Ever Live Sports Event as "Drive to Survive" & "Full Swing" Athletes Tee Up and Face Off in All-Star Golf Tournament
The Netflix Cup is set to stream live on Netflix beginning at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 14.

[10/17/23 - 07:00 AM]
Home Reno Superstars Drew and Jonathan Scott to Lead Two New HGTV Series and a Fresh Season of "Celebrity IOU" in 2024
"Backed by the Bros" and "Don't Hate Your House with the Property Brothers" are both on tap from the duo.

[10/17/23 - 06:17 AM]
Video: Disney+ Reveals Trailer and Key Art for "The Santa Clauses" Season Two
The brand-new trailer previews the continuing story of Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) and his family as they return to the North Pole for more adventures when the season premieres with two episodes on Wednesday, November 8, followed by new episodes weekly.

[10/17/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Elite" Season 7 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Omar is back. Iván has a broken heart. Isadora deals with her dangerous family. Is it possible for the students at Las Encinas to trust one another?

[10/17/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Killers of the Flower Moon" - Final Trailer
In theaters everywhere October 20.

[10/17/23 - 05:30 AM]
Apple TV+ Reveals First-Look Photo for Highly Anticipated Holiday Special "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas," Set to Premiere November 22
The special was recorded live in front of an audience, and audiences around the world will be able to join Waddingham in celebrating her favorite time of year on Apple TV+ as she performs festive classics accompanied by a spectacular big band.

[10/17/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Last Call for Istanbul" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A chance meeting at the airport leads two married people to an unforgettable night full of excitement, desire, and temptation in New York City.







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[05/19/26 - 12:31 PM]
Bravo's "Summer House" First-Ever Three-Part Reunion Begins Tuesday, May 26 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Uncensored and extended versions of all three parts will be available to stream next day on Peacock.

[05/19/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for "Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal"
All three episodes will be available to stream at launch on Tuesday, June 2.

[05/19/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 11 - "The Roast of Kevin Hart" Heats Up to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
True crime audiences also streamed the second season of "Worst Ex Ever," which rose to the No. 2 spot on the English TV list with 8.1 million views.

[05/19/26 - 11:46 AM]
Netflix Forges Creative Partnership with Powerhouse Animation Duo Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath
As part of the multi-year deal, the duo will develop animated series and films exclusively for Netflix, with first-look rights for live action projects.

[05/19/26 - 11:36 AM]
Tia Mowry Returns to Lifetime to Star and Executive Produce New "Ripped from the Headlines" Thriller "Single Black Tenant" Premiering on June 27
The movie, inspired by actual events, follows a woman who begins to suspect that the home she thought would save her may ultimately destroy her.

[05/19/26 - 11:03 AM]
TNT Sports' Exclusive 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final Coverage to Begin Thursday, May 21 on TNT, truTV & HBO Max
On the call for the entire series will be Kenny Albert, along with commentary from Eddie Olczyk and Brian Boucher, and reporting from Jackie Redmond.

[05/19/26 - 11:00 AM]
Darius Rucker to Receive the Veterans Voice Award Presented by USAA's Honor Through Action at "The 52nd American Music Awards," Live, Monday, May 25 at 8:00 PM, ET, 5:00 PM, PT on CBS
The award recognizes artists who use their platforms to make meaningful, lasting change in the lives of those who served.

[05/19/26 - 10:56 AM]
Netflix Expands Consumer Products Footprint with Strategic Confectionery and Toy Partnerships
Highlights include naming Moose Toys as the master toy partner for the upcoming animated film "Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory" and musical preschool series "Young MacDonald."

[05/19/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult" Debuts June 1
The three-part documentary series chronicles Hoyt Richards, who, at 16 years old, meets an enigmatic Manhattan socialite on a Nantucket beach and is pulled into his spiritual group, Eternal Values.

[05/19/26 - 10:00 AM]
AMC Global Media Invites Fans Deeper Into the World of "The Vampire Lestat" with New Companion Series, "The Vampire Lestat: After Dark"
Hosted by writer, producer and podcast host Lizzie Bassett, the after show will take fans behind the scenes of each weekly episode of "The Vampire Lestat," featuring interviews with series cast and producers.

[05/19/26 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Debuts Jaw-Dropping Trailer for Fifth and Final Season of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Premiering on Friday, June 12
"Power Book III: Raising Kanan" is a prequel series in the "Power" universe that explores fan-favorite character Kanan Stark's entry into the drug business and his evolution from an innocent teenager into a ruthless kingpin, influenced by his mother's manipulation and deception.

[05/19/26 - 09:18 AM]
ESPN's Exclusive Presentation of the 2026 Stanley Cup Western Conference Final Presented by Geico Takes The Ice Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
ESPN's Western Conference Final coverage is a prelude to the network's exclusive Stanley Cup Final coverage on ABC.

[05/19/26 - 09:11 AM]
Video: "Voicemails for Isabelle" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A young woman's hilariously confessional voicemails to her late sister are unknowingly redirected to a stranger, who begins to fall in love from afar.

[05/19/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer for Season 3 of "Capture"
Don't believe everything you see.

[05/19/26 - 08:05 AM]
It's a Snoopy Summer! Apple TV Announces an All-New Slate of Peanuts Programming
Highlights include a second season of beloved musical "Camp Snoopy" to debut on Friday, June 26 and a brand new special, "Snoopy Presents: There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy," premiering on Friday, July 31.