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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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[11/12/24 - 10:34 AM]
"Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" to Debut This Sunday, November 17th on FOX Nation
Premiering in two parts, the first four episodes will roll out weekly, beginning on Sunday, with the final four to run in April-May 2025, spanning the Holy season.

[11/12/24 - 10:14 AM]
Donnie Wahlberg Returns with a New Season of ID's "Very Scary People" Beginning Sunday, December 15 at 9 PM ET/PT
Hosted and executive produced by Wahlberg, eight new episodes reveal extraordinary insight into the twisted crimes committed by some of America's most heinous individuals.

[11/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome" Debuts November 23
James Acaster explores his love/hate relationship with standup by relinquishing control of his set and accepting a healthy dose of audience interference - aka heckling.

[11/12/24 - 09:00 AM]
New Year, New Season! Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Harlem" Season Three
After a shocking Season Two finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, the news is finally out that Harlem will return for Season Three at the top of next year on January 23, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/12/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mary" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this coming-of-age religious epic, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee to save his life.

[11/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer & Photos for Upcoming Original Film "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"
Two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

[11/12/24 - 08:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Surveilled" Debuts November 20
The film tracks Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a center of espionage cybertechnology.

[11/12/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Human Vs. Hamster" - Official Trailer - Max
Never underestimate the competition.

[11/12/24 - 07:00 AM]
Video: New Clip from "An Almost Christmas Story," Directed by David Lowery and Produced by Alfonso Cuaron
Directed by David Lowery and produced by five-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, this animated short is the third and final installment in Cuarón's holiday shorts collection for Disney+.

[11/12/24 - 06:30 AM]
Sunday's Return of "Yellowstone" Delivered Biggest Premiere Night Audience Ever with 16.4M Viewers
The Season 5B debut was up 3% vs. Season 5A's premiere night in 2022 (16.4M vs. 15.9M) based on VideoAmp.

[11/12/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Carry-On" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious traveler forcing him to let a dangerous item slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.

[11/12/24 - 06:00 AM]
Video: Disney+ Celebrates Five Years of Streaming with a First Look at Its 2025 Slate and Launches All New Subscriber Perks
The two-minute star-studded video showcases fan-favorite returning series including first looks at Cassian's next chapter in Lucasfilm's "Andor" Season 2, the inner workings of Carmy's restaurant in FX's "The Bear" Season 4, and June's final journey in Season 6 of the Hulu Original "The Handmaid's Tale."

[11/12/24 - 05:44 AM]
First Look: "The Handmaid's Tale" Sixth and Final Season
Hulu debuted six first look images from the sixth and final season of "The Handmaid's Tale."

[11/12/24 - 03:13 AM]
Channel 4 Announces a Second Series of the Hit Drama "The Couple Next Door"
The first series was Channel 4's biggest scripted streaming launch ever with episode one achieving more than one million streams in the first seven days.

[11/11/24 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "The Trunk" Limited Series - Official Trailer - Netflix
A mysterious trunk washes up on shore and threatens to unravel a web of secrets involving a discreet matchmaking service and one of its couples.