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[10/20/23 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 16-20
Updates include: Apple TV+ pulls the plug on "The Problem with Jon Stewart"; Disney+ targets "Gargoyles" live-action series; and John Shiban tapped to run NBC's "Law & Order: Organized Crime."

[10/20/23 - 04:45 PM]
ABC News Ranks No. 1 Across All Broadcast and Cable in Total Viewers for Special Report Covering President Biden's Primetime Address on the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine Wars
The special featured Chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce joining from The White House and chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz from Israel.

[10/20/23 - 12:42 PM]
TLC Continues to Dominate as the #1 Cable Network on Sunday Nights with All Key Demos
Among W25-54, "Sister Wives" has been the #1 non-sports and non-news cable program each week since its premiere on August 20.

[10/20/23 - 11:18 AM]
On the Heels of the First Season's Success, The CBS "Yellowstone" Broadcast Event Will Continue with the Explosive Second Season Beginning Sunday, Oct. 29
The series has been the #1 primetime entertainment program every Sunday night during the CBS broadcast event, averaging 5.49 million viewers for each episode.

[10/20/23 - 09:06 AM]
NBC Gives Series Order to Drama "Dr. Wolf"
Inspired by Oliver Sacks' extraordinary life and work, "Dr. Wolf" follows revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier - the human mind - while also grappling with their own relationships and mental health.

[10/20/23 - 09:04 AM]
MTV's "Cribs" Returns with Intimate All-Access Celebrity Home Tours on November 15 at 9:30pm ET/PT
From over-the-top themed rooms to fully-stocked refrigerators to jaw-dropping closets, viewers are handed the keys to their favorite personalities' homes and are sure to get the inside scoop.

[10/20/23 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Dr. Death" - Season 2 - Official Teaser - Peacock Original
This season of "Dr. Death," based on the Wondery podcast, follows "Miracle Man" Paolo Macchiarini, a charming surgeon renowned for his innovative operations.

[10/20/23 - 07:39 AM]
Kardea Brown Re-Ups with Food Network
"I am so excited to continue this journey with Food Network. It has been a dream come true to share my food, family and traditions as well as celebrate every holiday with viewers," said Brown.

[10/20/23 - 07:07 AM]
"The Nun II" Begins Streaming on Max October 27
The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun.

[10/20/23 - 07:07 AM]
ESPN College Football on Pace for Most-Watched Season Since 2016 - ABC is the Sport's Most-Watched Network
ABC is the most-watched network in college football and is off to its best seven-week start since 2017, averaging 4.4 million viewers and up 16 percent over 2022.

[10/20/23 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Society of the Snow" - Official Teaser #2 - Netflix
A masterpiece by Juan Antonio Bayona about one of the most remarkable stories of the 20th century.

[10/20/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "A Story of Crime" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Prime Video Spain
The second season will be available October 30 on Prime Video.

[10/20/23 - 05:01 AM]
Netflix Announces the Cast of "Senna," Which Begins Filming in Brazil
Alice Wegmann, Camila Márdila, Christian Malheiros, Gabriel Louchard, Hugo Bonemer, Julia Foti, Marco Ricca, Pâmela Tomé, and Susana Ribeiro will join the previously announced Kaya Scodelario, among others.

[10/20/23 - 02:31 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Special Footage of the New Series "Comedy Island Japan"; Announces the Exclusive Worldwide Premiere for November 22
The series features popular comedians who embark a hilarious adventure when they suddenly drift to a mysterious island. The island has been cursed for years, and if a joke goes wrong, disaster strikes.

[10/19/23 - 04:57 PM]
ESPN's Game 4 of the 2023 WNBA Finals Presented by YouTubeTV is Most-Watched Game 4 on Record
Game 4 averaged 889,000 viewers, the most-watched WNBA Games 4 Finals on record, and up 124 percent from Game 4 in 2022.

[10/19/23 - 12:01 PM]
FOX Nation to Debut Third Original Film "Christmas with the Foxes" on November 23 for New Installment of All-American Christmas
Debuting on Thanksgiving day, the 2023 original film will feature actors Gina Vitori, Max Budroe, Patrick M.J. Finerty among others.

[10/19/23 - 10:56 AM]
Prime Video Greenlights Sophomore Season of Global Hit Series "Gen V," from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
"The Boys" spin-off began its eight-episode freshman season on Friday, September 29, and will conclude with an epic season finale on Friday, November 3.

[10/19/23 - 10:04 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Official Trailer for New Original Series "Love Island Games"
Set in Fiji, the first season will bring together fan-favorite Islanders from various "Love Island" series across the globe for a second shot at love as they compete in a brand-new format to be crowned champions of "Love Island Games."

[10/19/23 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Program Advisory for Oct. 19-20
President Biden's address to the nation will air at 8:00/7:00c tonight, bumping its lineup by 20 minutes.

[10/19/23 - 10:00 AM]
AMC Networks Kicks Off November with the Final Episodes of "Fear the Walking Dead," Sundance Now's Crime Drama "The Long Shadow," and BBC America's Landmark Nature Series "Planet Earth III"
Other newcomers include "Steeltown Murders" on Acorn TV and "The Flight Attendant Murders" on Sundance Now.

[10/19/23 - 09:52 AM]
Adult Swim's Revival of Iconic Animated Comedy "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" Arrives Sunday, November 26
The new episodes will feature guest appearances from Emmy winner Eric Bauza, Emmy winner Brian Cox, Dan Fogler, Emmy winner Maurice LaMarche, and Gary Anthony Williams.

[10/19/23 - 09:44 AM]
Prime Video Announces Its New Stand-Up Comedy Special, "Dina Hashem: Dark Little Whispers"
In this much-anticipated breakout hour of comedy, Hashem discusses everything from death threats and existential dilemmas, to relationship problems, quiet people, and her upbringing as a first generation Arab-American.

[10/19/23 - 09:30 AM]
Netflix Renews "Sweet Magnolias" for a Fourth Season
Across its three seasons, "Sweet Magnolias" has been in the Global Top 10 for 10 weeks in over 60 countries.

[10/19/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Rap Sh!t" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Max
City to city, our favorite rap duo is showing us that tour life. Season two premieres November 9 on Max.

[10/19/23 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School" Debuts November 7
The film follows 10th graders from Hill-Freedman World Academy (HFWA), a Philadelphia public school, who take part in a unique songwriting collaboration.

[10/19/23 - 08:41 AM]
Hit HGTV Series "Fixer to Fabulous" Starring Fan-Favorite Home Renovation Duo Dave and Jenny Marrs Returns on Tuesday, Nov 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
In each of the 16 new episodes, the Marrs will channel Dave's construction know-how and master carpentry skills and Jenny's knack for design to complete one-of-a-kind home transformations for their clients.

[10/19/23 - 08:20 AM]
National Geographic Sets Premiere Date for Emmy Award-Winning Anthology Series, "Genius: MLK/X"
The first two episodes of the next installment of the award-winning franchise will premiere February 1 on National Geographic and stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu, with two new episodes debuting weekly on all platforms.

[10/19/23 - 08:06 AM]
NBC to Carry President Biden's Address to the Nation Tonight
To make room for said coverage, the network's previously announced lineup will start 20 minutes late.

[10/19/23 - 08:01 AM]
"Taking on Taylor Swift" from CNN FlashDocs Comes to Max October 20
Produced by the CNN FlashDocs unit, the special explores creativity, credit, and the hazy line between cultural appreciation and appropriation.

[10/19/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Criminal Code" - Official Trailer - Netflix
To crack the code of an investigation into a larger-than-life robbery, federal agents need to get creative.

[10/19/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Rustin" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.

[10/19/23 - 06:00 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Hulu Original "Faraway Downs"
The film, told in six chapters, stars stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Bryan Brown, Brandon Walters, and Ben Mendelsohn.

[10/19/23 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix" - WTF - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
Branded an enemy of the state, a cyborg supersoldier struggles to find a cause worth fighting for in a dystopian society where nothing is what it seems.

[10/19/23 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Onmyoji" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The immortal Heian-period supernatural mystery novels by Baku Yumemakura have been adapted into an anime series for the first time.

[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.







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[04/23/26 - 03:13 PM]
"Euphoria" Season 3 Premiere Surpasses 20M Global Viewers, Up 68% vs. Season 2
Episode 2 matched the premiere with approximately 8.5 million U.S. viewers in its first three days.

[04/23/26 - 02:50 PM]
Goal! ESPN Airs Two Most-Viewed First Round Game 2's on Cable Ever, Continuing Successful Start to 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Monday's Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins matchup (Game 2, 7 p.m. ET) delivered 1.6 million viewers and Tuesday's Boston Bruins-Buffalo Sabres matchup (Game 2, 7:30 p.m.) delivered 1.2 million viewers, setting the new Game 2 record.

[04/23/26 - 02:02 PM]
"The Cult of Natureboy," A New Four-Part Docuseries That Offers a Raw and Unfiltered Look Inside a Modern Cult, Premieres April 28 on Hulu
In 2016, a rising social media star named Eligio Bishop, also known as "NatureBoy," used his platforms to recruit followers into a group he called Carbon Nation, encouraging them to abandon their families and join his vision of a self-proclaimed Black utopia.

[04/23/26 - 01:03 PM]
Apple TV Sets New Comedy Series, Elizabeth Banks to Star and Executive Produce
The series is set to begin production in Los Angeles this year.

[04/23/26 - 12:19 PM]
USA Sports Delivers Most-Watched Match in LOVB Volleyball History to Cap Inaugural Season of Record Viewership on USA Network
The first Finals match on Thursday, April 16, which Salt Lake won 3-2 in a closely-contested fifth set, averaged 163,000 viewers, ranking as the most-watched LOVB game of all-time.

[04/23/26 - 12:01 PM]
FOX Renews Hit Competition Series "Fear Factor: House of Fear" for Season Two
Johnny Knoxville returns to lead the high-stakes competition, where one contestant will conquer their fears, claim the grand prize, and earn the right to proclaim, "Fear Is Not a Factor!"

[04/23/26 - 12:00 PM]
A24's "The Moment" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max May 29
A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut.

[04/23/26 - 11:08 AM]
Rule of Culture #2026: "Las Culturistas Culture Awards" to Air Simultaneously on Bravo and Peacock on June 17 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The show will tape Saturday, May 30 in Los Angeles at The United Theater on Broadway.

[04/23/26 - 11:05 AM]
A New Season of "Deadliest Catch" Returns Friday, May 8 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
With a new king crab population appearing far north, the fleet relocates 225 miles to St. George Island, facing colder weather and more extreme seas than any season before as they work to sustain their livelihoods in rapidly changing waters.

[04/23/26 - 10:01 AM]
Season Two of the Max Original Documentary Series "On the Roam," Starring Jason Momoa, Debuts May 14
The six-episode season will debut new episodes weekly leading up to the season finale on June 18.

[04/23/26 - 09:30 AM]
AMC Global Media's May Highlights Include "The Audacity," "Devil in Silver," "You're Killing Me," "Tales From the Crypt" and More
Also featured next month is the return of Acorn TV's annual "Murder Myster May" celebrating the best in murder mysteries with a lineup of new premieres every week.

[04/23/26 - 09:08 AM]
Video: "The Great American Baking Show" Season 4 - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Casey Wilson and Andrew Rannells welcome eight of the nation's best aspiring bakers to the tent.

[04/23/26 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Welcomes Cynthia Cooper, Lindsey Harding, Kara Lawson, LaChina Robinson, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Ty Young to Lineup for Expanded WNBA Coverage
Today, Prime announced additions to its on-air talent lineup ahead of the league's 30th season.

[04/23/26 - 08:31 AM]
"The Chi" Sets May 22 Premiere Date for an Unforgettable Final Season on Paramount+
Produced by 20th Television, the 10-episode final season will roll out weekly every Friday.

[04/23/26 - 08:01 AM]
"A Different World" Sequel Wraps Production in Atlanta Adding Cliff "Method Man" Smith and More to Cast
The show will explore the lives and loves of a new generation at the iconic fictional HBCU, Hillman College.