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[10/27/23 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 23-27
Updates include: Paramount+ cancels "Fatal Attraction," "Rabbit Hole"; Veena Sud to pen Amazon's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"; and Tracy Spiridakos to exit NBC's "Chicago PD."

[10/27/23 - 02:35 PM]
1989 (Nat Geo's Version). 1989 Had Style You Couldn't Shake Off, So Deep Dive Into Today's Most Talked About Year with Special Encore Presentation of National Geographic's Series, "1989: The Year That Made Us"
It was the year you couldn't imagine in your wildest dreams. The Berlin Wall fell, the World Wide Web launched, and America met Bart Simpson.

[10/27/23 - 02:01 PM]
Amazon Freevee Greenlights Season Two of "Tribunal Justice," From Creator and Executive Producer Judge Judy Sheindlin
New episodes from season one will continue with a new episode releasing every weekday through December 1.

[10/27/23 - 11:01 AM]
"LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red" Now Streaming Exclusively on Disney+
In the animated special, The Avengers assemble to save New York City from the threat of the Red Skull and his Hydra forces.

[10/27/23 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The 12-minute documentary film tells the story of The Beatles last song featuring exclusive footage and commentary from Paul, Ringo, George, Sean Ono Lennon, and Peter Jackson.

[10/27/23 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Blue Eye Samurai" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
Driven by a dream of revenge against those who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.

[10/27/23 - 09:16 AM]
NBC Celebrates the Winter Holidays with Music Legend "Barry Manilow's A Very Barry Christmas"
The special will be filmed at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino where he performs his smash hit show, "Manilow: Las Vegas - The Hits Come Home!"

[10/27/23 - 09:01 AM]
First Lady of the United States Jill Biden and Former First Lady of the United States Laura Bush Join Nickelodeon, ATTN: and iCivics to Unveil Well Versed - New Animated Musical Short-Form Series Designed to Help Revitalize Civic Education for Kids
With a curriculum guided by iCivics, the nation's premiere non-profit civic education provider for students, parents and teachers, the series of 12 music videos will launch across Nickelodeon platforms, Paramount+ and Noggin, beginning Wednesday, November 1.

[10/27/23 - 08:26 AM]
ESPN Films' Documentary Short "Black Girls Play" from Award-Winning Directors Joe Brewster and Michele Stephenson to Debut November 12 at 8:30 p.m.
In the ESPN short film "Black Girls Play," Stephenson and Brewster chronicle the origins of the hand games that have been played by young Black girls for generations, and their influence on music, dance, and community all across the American creative landscape.

[10/27/23 - 08:01 AM]
Peacock Streams Focus Features' "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" Beginning November 3
From writer and director Nia Vardalos, the worldwide phenomenon "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is back with a brand-new adventure.

[10/27/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Showtime Releases Trailer for "Thriller 40"
40 years after the release of Michael Jackson's "Thriller," director Nelson George takes fans back in time to experience the making of the record-breaking album and the release of the accompanying short films that forever redefined the music video format.

[10/27/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Killer" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a fateful near miss, an assassin battles his employers - and himself - on an international hunt for retribution he insists isn't personal.

[10/27/23 - 07:00 AM]
New Artists Announced for "A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop," Airing Sunday, Dec. 10 on CBS
The latest additions include Arrested Development, Big Daddy Kane, Black Sheep, Cypress Hill, Digable Planets, DJ Quik, E-40, GloRilla, Gunna, Jeezy, Juvenile, Latto, Luniz, MC Lyte, Roxanne Shanté, Spinderella, Three 6 Mafia, T.I., Too $hort, 2 Chainz, Warren G and YG.

[10/27/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Wedding Games" - Official Trailer - Netflix Brazil
Alex and Eva decided to get married in the exact place they met, but a series of hilarious mistakes will ruin their journey to the altar.

[10/27/23 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Doi Boy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A refugee builds a new identity as a sex worker in Thailand and gets caught up in a client's risky scheme that might lead to a better life.

[10/27/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Tailor" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Peyami's feelings for Esvet intensify, forcing him to make the difficult choice between their love and his lifelong friendship with Dimitri.

[10/26/23 - 11:01 PM]
Video: "Ronnie O'Sullivan: The Edge of Everything" - Official Trailer
The film explores one of the world's most successful and unique sporting stars as he faces personal challenges and the pressure of success.

[10/26/23 - 09:01 PM]
Video: "Replacing Chef Chico" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a head chef falls into a coma, it's up to his devoted sous-chef to keep their Filipino fine dining restaurant from closing down.

[10/26/23 - 07:02 PM]
Netflix Orders Noir Series "Mercy for None"
In the series, So Ji-sub returns to the underworld after 11 years, embarking on a ruthless mission of revenge triggered by the mysterious death of his younger brother.

[10/26/23 - 02:36 PM]
Most-Watched ESPN NBA Opening Night in 11 Years and Second-Most Watched Ever
The Boston Celtics victory over the New York Knicks averaged 2,552,000 viewers, peaking with 4,351,000 viewers at 9:45 p.m. ET.

[10/26/23 - 01:02 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Scores Its Strongest Week Since April in Households and Total Viewers
"Live with Kelly and Mark" ranked as the week's No. 1 daytime talk show - network or syndicated - in Households (1.61 rating), Total Viewers (2.377 million) and Women 25-54 (0.51 rating).

[10/26/23 - 01:00 PM]
CBS Announces November Airdates and Loglines for New Series of Cases for "FBI True," to Air Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 7
As of November 14, the docuseries' new airtime each Tuesday is 10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT.

[10/26/23 - 12:37 PM]
Kelly Clarkson to Usher in the Holidays as Part of NBC's Beloved "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Tree-Lighting Telecast
This year marks the 20th anniversary of her first "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" performance, and she has performed a handful of times since.

[10/26/23 - 12:15 PM]
"Ruby and the Well" Takes Home Content Innovation Award at MIPCOM Cannes
Now in its third season, "Ruby and the Well" follows Ruby O'Reilly, a 14-year-old who moves to the town of Emerald with her father after they inherit her uncle's apple farm.

[10/26/23 - 11:12 AM]
TBS and TNT Kick Off Winter Break with Holiday Programming Beginning Saturday, November 4
The programming begins on November 4 with spirited movies "Jack Frost," "Fred Claus," "The Polar Express," "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," and "Elf," which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its theatrical release.

[10/26/23 - 11:11 AM]
"A Brief History of the Future" - Executive Produced by Kathryn Murdoch, Ari Wallach, Wendy Schmidt, and Drake's DreamCrew - Set to Premiere April 3, 2024, on PBS
Hosted by futurist Ari Wallach, the series challenges the dystopian framework embraced by popular culture by offering a refreshing take on the future exploring potential solutions to our existential threats.

[10/26/23 - 10:39 AM]
What Happens in Vegas Doesn't Always Stay in Vegas as Peacock Becomes the Streaming Home of BravoCon 2023
Throughout the entire weekend, Peacock will stream same-day content from BravoCon's Bravoverse Live Stage featuring interviews with Bravo's must buzzworthy stars, straight from the heart of BravoCon.

[10/26/23 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Albert Brooks: Defending My Life" Debuts November 11
With testimonials from some of the brightest comedy talents and serious thinkers, as well as family and friends, the film chronicles Brooks' very early work all the way to present day.

[10/26/23 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Battle Lines Are Drawn Between Raq & Kanan in the Season Three Key Art and Trailer for Starz's "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
This season continues to tell the origin story of fan-favorite character Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis), originally played by 50 Cent in the flagship series, delving further into his evolution from the devoted son of Raquel "Raq" Thomas (Patina Miller) into the eventual ferocious, amoral and pragmatic personality fans know from "Power."

[10/26/23 - 08:31 AM]
Nickelodeon's Iconic Good Burger "Burgermobile" to Serve Up Holiday Cheer at 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Weighing over 5,000 pounds, with a Burger Hood and French Fry bumper, the "Burgermobile" is the latest addition to Nickelodeon's line-up of hit properties featured in the beloved Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

[10/26/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Crown" Season 6 - Part 1 Trailer - 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.

[10/26/23 - 08:01 AM]
New ID Series "Good Cop, Bad Cop" - Hosted by Veteran Homicide Detective Garry McFadden - Exposes Criminals on the Wrong Side of Law Enforcement
The six-episode series, hosted by McFadden, recounts detectives' pursuits to solve a complicated murder investigation with a startling twist: the perpetrator is a fellow member of law enforcement.

[10/26/23 - 08:01 AM]
HGTV Renews Its Blockbuster Renovation Competition Series "Rock the Block" Featuring First-Ever Waterfront Homes and Former Teams Seeking a Rematch
The new season is slated to premiere in March 2024.

[10/26/23 - 07:04 AM]
FOX Sports Steps up to the Plate for 2023 World Series Presented by Capital One
In the booth, lead play-by-play announcer Joe Davis is joined by first-ballot Hall of Famer and Emmy Award-winning analyst John Smoltz.

[10/26/23 - 06:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Definitive New Documentary Series, "John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial," Narrated by Emmy Award Winner Kiefer Sutherland
The docuseries features exclusive eyewitness interviews and previously unseen crime scene photos, shedding new light on the life and murder of music and cultural icon John Lennon, and the investigation and conviction of Mark David Chapman, his confessed killer.

[10/26/23 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "Elena Knows" - Official Trailer - Netflix
While Parkinson's tries to break her, a tenacious woman carries out her own investigation to find the people responsible for her daughter's unexpected death.

[10/26/23 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Ololade" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The dark comedy follows two friends who stumble upon money in mysterious ways and start a betting business to achieve their dreams.

[10/25/23 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "The Railway Men" - Date Announcement - Netflix India
The four-episode series inspired by true stories arrives November 18, only on Netflix.

[10/25/23 - 05:00 PM]
The CW Opts for "FBoy Island" on Fridays; Bumps Return of "Masters of Illusion," "World's Funniest Animals"
Look for an encore of "FBoy Island" this Friday at 9:00/8:00c and an original episode the following Friday, November 3.

[10/25/23 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "In Love and Deep Water" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Romance, mystery and mayhem unfolds aboard a luxury liner heading for the Aegean Sea, when a butler and a passenger try to solve a baffling murder.

[10/25/23 - 03:41 PM]
VH1 and Ncredible Entertainment Partner for New Docuseries "Nick Cannon Presents: Future Superstars"
The docuseries showcases the remarkable talents of nine emerging artists: Big Boss Vette, DW Flame, Hitman Holla, JD McCrary, Jilly, Klondike Blonde, Pop Money, Symba and Trae Two Three.

[10/25/23 - 03:02 PM]
TBS Delivers Network's Most Watched MLB Postseason Game in Eight Years
Game 7 delivered the most-watched MLB Postseason game on the network in eight years, with 9.1 million total viewers across TBS, truTV and Max tuning in to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks capture the National League pennant and punch their ticket to the World Series.

[10/25/23 - 01:14 PM]
FOX Nation to Debut "Top Combat Pilot" Series with Actor Dennis Quaid in November
Based in Yuma, Arizona, the series will feature an inside look at the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course, the most elite aviation program in America and the US Marines' version of the Navy's renowned "Top Gun school."

[10/25/23 - 01:07 PM]
Josh Gates Returns with New Mysteries and Historic Finds When "Expedition Unknown" Premieres on Wednesday, November 15 at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
In the two-part season premiere, Josh travels 6,000 miles to the tiny, South Pacific nation of Micronesia to investigate Operation Hailstone, America's daring response to the attack on Pearl Harbor.

[10/25/23 - 12:39 PM]
Close to 3.2 Million Total Viewers, P2+ Tuned in to the Midseason Premiere of "Sistas" and the Debut of New Judge Comedy Series "Ms. Pat Settles It" Last Wednesday Night
"Sistas" reigns as the #1 series on all of TV and remains the #1 scripted cable series with Black viewers for five consecutive seasons.

[10/25/23 - 12:04 PM]
Paramount+ Announces New Docuseries "Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?" to Premiere December 5
In the series, famed Rush bassist Geddy Lee travels to the homes of some of music's most renowned bass players and digs into the stories that make these musicians stand out.

[10/25/23 - 11:31 AM]
Video: Disney+ Reveals Trailer for New "Doctor Who" 60th Anniversary Specials Starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate
The three specials reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris in his "Doctor Who" debut).

[10/25/23 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Trailer for "Dashing Through the Snow" Available Now
A hilarious and touching story about a social worker for the Atlanta police department and the Christmas Eve journey that helps him to remember the joy and magic of the yuletide season, the film stars Lil Rel Howery and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges.

[10/25/23 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Drops "Coach Prime" Season Two Teaser Trailer
The latest six-episode docuseries transports fans inside the locker room and onto the field of Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders' University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) football program for the 2023 season.

[10/25/23 - 09:30 AM]
Max Announces Partnership with Nike Yardrunners for "SpelHouse" Homecoming 2023 Tailgate Activation
The partnership will include a story-driven activation area during the Morehouse Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday, October 28, which will feature the highly anticipated unveiling of the Nike x Spelman and Morehouse sneaker, exclusive merch, photo opportunities, and various social moments for guests.







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[05/07/26 - 02:00 PM]
Class Is in Session: FOX Announces New Celebrity Game Show "Nation's Dumbest" - The Only Competition You Don't Want to Win
Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place.

[05/07/26 - 01:10 PM]
ESPN Debuts Short Documentary "Messi: The Forgotten Tape / Messi: La Cinta Olvidada"
Debuting Sunday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, the documentary highlights the pivotal moment that helped shape Lionel Messi's international future and altered the trajectory of global football.

[05/07/26 - 12:21 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews "Murder in a Small Town" for Season Three
Joining the cast is Peter Gallagher as Rod Finlayson, a charismatic, uber-independent, capable yet unreliable figure.

[05/07/26 - 11:01 AM]
First Look & Date Announcement - Hulu Original "Hannah Berner: None of My Business"
The special will premiere on Friday, June 5 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally.

[05/07/26 - 10:46 AM]
CNN Original Series "This Land" Premieres Sunday, June 7 at 9pm ET/PT
Produced by October Films, the series will air two episodes weekly on Sundays at 9pm and 10pm ET/PT on CNN.

[05/07/26 - 10:09 AM]
BET Announces the Return of the Black + Iconic Soiree on May 23, 2026 at MGM National Harbor, Hosted by Laverne Cox, Celebrating Culture, Community, and Impact
The Black + Iconic Soirée brings together luminaries, advocates, and changemakers for an intimate evening of recognition, reflection, and celebration.

[05/07/26 - 10:02 AM]
New Episode Of HBO Original Documentary Series "The Yogurt Shop Murders" Debuts May 22
The first four episodes of the series are currently available to stream on HBO Max.

[05/07/26 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Sets June 12 Premiere Date for Visceral and Haunting Drama "The Listeners," Starring BAFTA and Golden Globe Nominee Rebecca Hall
Adapted from Jordan Tannahill's bestselling novel of the same name, the female-driven series centers on Claire Kutty, a popular English teacher who suddenly begins to hear a low, persistent hum that no one else around her can hear.

[05/07/26 - 10:00 AM]
Performers Announced for "The 52nd American Music Awards" Live Monday, May 25
Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims and Twenty One Pilots will all deliver can't-miss performances featuring some of today's biggest hits and fan favorites.

[05/07/26 - 09:30 AM]
PBS America @ 250 Continues with Semiquincentennial-Themed Programming to Mark the Nation's Historic Anniversary
New programming will air throughout 2026 and will include rebroadcasts of Ken Burns's groundbreaking 12-hour film, "The American Revolution."

[05/07/26 - 09:06 AM]
Tubi Greenlights YA Original Film "Sidelined 3" as Final Installment of the Hit Franchise
Stars Noah Beck and Siena Agudong are confirmed to reprise their roles as Drayton and Dallas, with Charlie Gillespie also returning in his role as Skyler.

[05/07/26 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Wonder Dogs" - Official Promo - Wonder Project
Six ranchers. Six puppies from the same litter. One year to turn them into working dogs - and one will be crowned Wonder Dog champion.

[05/07/26 - 09:01 AM]
TNT Sports Unveils Commentator Roster for 2026 Roland-Garros
Live coverage from Paris will be presented across TNT, truTV and HBO Max in the U.S., combining elite match analysis, signature studio programming and expansive cross-platform storytelling.

[05/07/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Criminal Minds: Evolution" Season 19 Trailer & Key Art Announcement
This season will premiere with two episodes, with each episode dropping weekly thereafter through the season finale on July 23.

[05/07/26 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel Partners with The White House on New "Mission to Honor: A 250th Salute to American Veterans" Initiative
At the heart of the initiative is a series of first-person video profiles featuring veterans from World War II through the Global War on Terror.