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[01/19/24 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Week of January 15-19
Updates include: FOX's "Rescue: HI-Surf" locks in principal cast; Max calls it quits on "The Flight Attendant," "Rap Sh!t"; and Apple pulls the plug on "Schmigadoon!" after two seasons.

[01/19/24 - 05:15 PM]
Netflix Announces Additional Cast of "Ransom Canyon" A Family Drama Starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly
Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Garrett Wareing and Andrew Liner will join the previously announced James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene as series regulars.

[01/19/24 - 02:10 PM]
FOX Entertainment's MarVista Entertainment Unveils Tideline, The Studio's New Production Label
The first new project under the Tideline banner will be "Ponyboi," the first and only movie to explore the experiences of an intersex character in a project written, produced and starring intersex talent.

[01/19/24 - 02:02 PM]
#OneChicago and "Law & Order" Series Open Strong with All Six Shows Showing Substantial Year-Over-Year Gains Across All Platforms
"Chicago Fire" led all of said series with 7.0 million viewers.

[01/19/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "20/20" Launches Eight-Episode Limited Series "Bad Romance," Premiering Monday, Jan. 22
Hosted by Ryan Smith, "Bad Romance" reports on "20/20" stories ripped from the headlines, leading viewers through some of the most shocking and surprising romance stories of the last decade - stories that began with romance and ended in crime.

[01/19/24 - 12:01 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Kicks Off 2024 with All New Shows Beginning Jan. 20
Look for host Dakota Johnson and musical guest Justin Timberlake on January 27 following the previously announced host Jacob Elordi and musical guest Reneé Rapp on January 20.

[01/19/24 - 10:31 AM]
New Season of "Naked and Afraid" Premieres Sunday, February 18 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
Throughout the series, the participants must overcome their personal struggles and face the raw brutality of nature without easy access to food, water or clothing.

[01/19/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Serving the Hamptons" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Max
Drama has been served. A new season premieres February 2 on Max.

[01/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces All-New Hour-Long Comedy Special from Mike Epps, "Ready to Sell Out," Premiering Globally February 20
Despite a thriving career, Epps ponders where all of his money has gone, the trials and tribulations of his relationships, and the plethora of street observations that have become synonymous with the comedic mind of Mike Epps.

[01/19/24 - 08:00 AM]
"Home Town" and "My Lottery Dream Home" Deliver Stellar Ratings in January for HGTV
The ratings boasted triple-digit gains of 115 percent among Adults 25-54 and 105 percent among Women 25-54 over the prior six weeks.

[01/19/24 - 06:31 AM]
ABC News Studios' "Truth and Lies" Returns to Delve Into Three of the Most Chilling High-Profile Cases and Headline-Making Events
The first episode chronicles the twists and turns in the decade-long investigation to find the Long Island serial killer.

[01/19/24 - 03:20 AM]
Video: "Married to the Game" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Unprecedented access to the lives of the wives and girlfriends of Premier League footballers Ilkay Gündogan, Jorginho, James Tarkowski, Matt Turner and Riyad Mahrez, during the summer break and the transfer window.

[01/19/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Abyss" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As the Swedish town of Kiruna sinks, Frigga finds herself torn between her family and her job as security chief at the world's largest underground mine.

[01/18/24 - 02:55 PM]
"The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" Captures 9.8 Million Total Viewers on Lifetime's Linear and Digital Platforms
On premiere night, social media, "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" was the #1 program and #1 Doc and Special Interest Series across all of TV in total social interactions.

[01/18/24 - 02:00 PM]
"TMZ Investigates" - All-New Series Will Premiere Monday, January 22 at 9/8c on FOX and Next-Day Hulu
In the series premiere, "TMZ" explores the growing danger of celebrity stalking and exposes how laws do little to protect stars like Taylor Swift, Drew Barrymore, Sandra Bullock, Paris Hilton and many more from this sometimes deadly epidemic.

[01/18/24 - 01:38 PM]
Video: BET+ Original Series - "Perimeter" - Trailer
The annual Freaknik is turning the city of Atlanta upside down.

[01/18/24 - 01:01 PM]
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning" Lands on Paramount+ January 25
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: to track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands.

[01/18/24 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix's Hit Music Series "Rhythm + Flow" Returns with DJ Khaled, Ludacris and Latto Bringing the Heat as New Judges for Season 2
The first announced special guest judge is Eminem who will join the competition's "battles" round from a surprise location.

[01/18/24 - 11:20 AM]
"Let's Make a Deal" Celebrates 60 Years of Deals with Special Diamond Jubilee Primetime Episode
Complete with a rousing opening number, "Working for the Dealin'" led by Wayne Brady and his musical group, "Dëaler," the special episode offers up over $600,000 in prizes in the show's trademark games.

[01/18/24 - 11:15 AM]
Netflix Announces 3 New Cast for "Ransom Canyon"
James Brolin, Eoin Macken and Lizzy Greene will join the previously announced Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly.

[01/18/24 - 11:05 AM]
AMC Networks' February Highlights Feature the Highly Anticipated Series "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live"; Sundance Now's International Crime Caper "Far North"; And the Return of Acorn TV's Popular "The Madame Blanc Mysteries"
These films, series and more join an extensive catalogue of compelling dramas, beloved franchises, highly anticipated films and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, Shudder, Sundance Now, and anime-focused HIDIVE, all month long.

[01/18/24 - 11:00 AM]
Three-Time Olympic Champion Aly Raisman Joins ESPN as Gymnastics Analyst
Raisman's first meet will be alongside fellow U.S. Olympian John Roethlisberger on Friday, Jan. 19, when No. 6 Kentucky and No. 8 LSU tumble into action on SEC Network at 9 p.m. ET.

[01/18/24 - 10:28 AM]
Iconic "Absolutely Fabulous" Series Will Premiere on OUTtv Proud, From OUTtv and Fuse Media on February 1
All five seasons of the series, as well as two later Christmas specials and the "How to Be Absolutely Fabulous" special, will begin streaming on OUTtv Proud in Q1 2024.

[01/18/24 - 10:28 AM]
Record-Setting Day: ESPN's Weekday Studio Show Lineup Sets New Viewership Highs on Jan. 15
The weekday lineup, led by an industry-leading roster of signature personalities, all far-surpassed previous viewership highs, setting new all-time records across the schedule.

[01/18/24 - 10:01 AM]
Season Two of the Max Original Animated Series "Clone High" Debuts February 1
The full 10-episode second season will be available at launch.

[01/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
"#CyberSleuths: The Idaho Murders" to Premiere on Paramount+ on February 6
Directed by Lucie Jourdan, the series follows an obsessed group of TikTok true-crime sleuths as they sift through clues, explore leads and try to unravel the brutal murders of four students at the University of Idaho.

[01/18/24 - 09:31 AM]
PBS Announces "The Express Way with Dule Hill" - New Four-Part Series Premieres Tuesdays, April 23-May 14, 2024
Hill and director Danny Lee take audiences on an emotional and celebratory road trip across the nation to explore the transformative power of the arts.

[01/18/24 - 09:15 AM]
A&E Celebrates the Godfather of Soul in Two-Night Documentary Event "James Brown: Say It Loud" Executive Produced by Mick Jagger and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Across four hours, "James Brown: Say it Loud" traces the incredible trajectory of Brown's life and career.

[01/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
From the Producers of "The Terminal List" and New York Times Bestselling Author Jack Carr Introducing "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf," A Prequel Series Featuring Ben Edwards and James Reece
Production begins early this year.

[01/18/24 - 08:15 AM]
ABC News Studios, In Partnership with Neon, Announces "BRATS," A New Feature-Length Documentary Directed by Andrew McCarthy Coming to Hulu in 2024
The documentary explores the cultural phenomenon of films such as "St. Elmo's Fire" and "The Breakfast Club" that tapped into teenage angst and connected with young audiences in a way that had never been done before.

[01/18/24 - 08:05 AM]
FOX Sports Adds Former Cards Ace Adam Wainwright as Full-Time FOX MLB Analyst
Wainwright will call a full slate of regular season and MLB Postseason games, including the first game of the 2024 MLB World Tour: London Series matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets on Saturday, June 8 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX from London Stadium.

[01/18/24 - 08:04 AM]
Living Their Best Life on Their Own Terms New Series "Bold & Bougie" Premieres February 15 on WE tv
From Carlos King's Kingdom Reign Entertainment, new episodes will also be available on the popular streaming service ALLBLK every Monday.

[01/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Premiere Date and Official Trailer for New Original Docuseries "Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story"
This unique series will take you back to the 1980s, when Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, and Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell cultivated a one-of-a-kind sound that took not only Queens, but the world, by storm.

[01/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu's "Life & Beth" Season Two
Guest stars this season include Amy Sedaris, Beanie Feldstein, Big Freedia, Colin Quinn, Jemima Kirke, Jennifer Coolidge, Margaret Cho, Maria Dizzia, and Tim Meadows.

[01/18/24 - 08:00 AM]
Hawaii's Worst Properties Get New Life in "Renovation Aloha" Premiering on HGTV Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Married home renovators Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama will transform the most dilapidated properties on the island of O?ahu into beautiful family homes in the new HGTV series.

[01/18/24 - 06:59 AM]
CNN Explores the "United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper" in New CNN Original Series, Premiering Sunday, February 18 at 9pm ET/PT
Across six lively episodes, "United States of Scandal" examines what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they are caught.

[01/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment Announce Nominees for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Said event will air live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

[01/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
E! Renews "House of Villains" for Season Two
The first season of "House of Villains" will be available to stream on Peacock beginning February 19.

[01/18/24 - 05:00 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals the New Trailer for the Highly Anticipated Documentary Event "Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend," Premiering February 21, 2024
In his own words, Messi tells the definitive story of his incredible career with the Argentina national football team, providing an intimate and unprecedented look at his quest for a legacy-defining World Cup victory.

[01/17/24 - 09:31 PM]
Video: "Bhakshak" - Official Teaser - Bhumi Pednekar, Sanjay Mishra & Sai Tamhankar
A struggling local journalist begins a dogged investigation into harrowing cases of abuse being covered up at a shelter for young girls.

[01/17/24 - 09:01 PM]
Video: "Ready, Set, Love" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a world grappling with a dwindling male population, an unassuming woman becomes a contender in a government-sponsored dating competition.

[01/17/24 - 07:41 PM]
Bravo Announces the Return of "Vanderpump Rules" Alums Kristen Doute, Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright in New Spinoff Series "The Valley" Premiering in Spring 2024
The cast includes five couples: Jax Taylor & Brittany Cartwright, Kristen Doute & Luke Broderick, Danny & Nia Booko, Jesse & Michelle Lally, and Jason & Janet Caperna.

[01/17/24 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Greenlights "Two Women" (WT), A Tale of Love and Strife Between Two Friends
The series - starring starring Kim Go-eun, Park Ji-hyun and Kim Gun-woo - chronicles the journey of two friends who have an enduring, complicated love-hate relationship.

[01/17/24 - 03:02 PM]
What If Ninjas Still Exist in Japan? "House of Ninjas" Streams February 15
Set in today's Japan, this series tells the story of the Tawara family, the last ninja clan that abandoned its roots after a particular mission.

[01/17/24 - 02:30 PM]
"Tamron Hall" Increases Versus the Previous Week in Households and Total Viewers for 2nd Consecutive Week
In fact, "Tamron Hall" hit a season high in Households with its strongest performance in 7 months and drew its largest overall audience in 14 weeks.

[01/17/24 - 01:30 PM]
29th Annual Critics Choice Awards Delivers Ceremony's Largest Audience on The CW Network in Four Years
The broadcast peaked with more than 1.14 million total viewers at the 9:00-9:30 p.m. half hour during the awards given for best Comedy and Drama Series.

[01/17/24 - 12:15 PM]
Video: Peacock Releases February 15 Premiere Date, Official Trailer and New Images for the Return of "Vigil"
Following multiple unexplained fatalities at a Scottish military facility, DCI Amy Silva and DI Kirsten Longacre are tasked with uncovering the cause.

[01/17/24 - 12:00 PM]
Amazon MGM Studios Signs Deal with Independent Studio The WONDER Project to Develop Faith Inspired Series and Films for Prime Video
The first project from this collaboration, "House of David," has been ordered to series and is set to stream exclusively on Prime Video.

[01/17/24 - 10:38 AM]
CBS Announces Series Order for "The Summit," A New Action-Adventure Reality Competition Show
16 strangers will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the treacherous New Zealand Alps in an attempt to reach the peak of a distant, towering mountain.

[01/17/24 - 10:02 AM]
Paramount+ Announces Second Season of "The Family Stallone" to Premiere February 21
This season, after four decades as one of Los Angeles' most famous families, the Stallones are leaving Hollywood for good and moving east.







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[11/26/24 - 12:03 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 18: "The Merry Gentlemen" and "A Man on the Inside" Take the Top Spots
Season 2 of the animated series "Arcane" laid siege to #2 (6.4M views), while Season 1 took #5 with 2.2M views.

[11/26/24 - 11:44 AM]
TNT Sports to Debut "Evolve and Flex" with Lance Fresh Friday, Dec. 6, on truTV and Max
The show is hosted by sports-lifestyle expert Lance Fresh and features candid conversations with guests to discuss how life's events have contributed to their sense of style.

[11/26/24 - 11:19 AM]
MGM+ Announces 2025 Premiere Date for "NFL Icons" Season Four
In the upcoming fourth season, the docuseries will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Montana, DeMarcus Ware, Kurt Warner and Gale Sayers.

[11/26/24 - 10:24 AM]
Video: "Rogue Heroes" (MGM+ 2025 Series) Season 2 Tease
"Rogue Heroes" is a dramatized account of how the world's greatest Special Forces unit, the SAS, was formed under extraordinary circumstances in the darkest days of World War Two.

[11/26/24 - 10:09 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Releases Official Trailer for Second Season of Hit Australian Drama, "Darby and Joan"
The new season debuts with a two-episode premiere, exclusively on Acorn TV, on December 30, followed by weekly episodes through January 27.

[11/26/24 - 10:01 AM]
ABC News Studios Announces Fourth Season of Hit True-Crime Series "Wild Crime," Streaming Dec. 5 Only on Hulu
"Wild Crime: Eleven Skulls" delves into the haunting 2012 disappearance of Samantha Koenig, an 18-year-old Anchorage barista last seen leaving her place of work with an unknown man on a dark winter night.

[11/26/24 - 08:32 AM]
Bravo Greenlights "Vanderpump Rules" Season 12 with a New Group of SUR-vers
In addition, "Vanderpump Rules" will celebrate the past decade of heartbreaks, friendship rifts and scandals with a retrospective special highlighting the past 11 seasons.

[11/26/24 - 08:30 AM]
Video: Paramount+ and Nickelodeon Reveal Teaser, First-Look Images and Premiere Date for "Henry Danger The Movie"
"Henry Danger The Movie" will be available to stream in the U.S. on Paramount+ Friday, January 17, and premiere on Nickelodeon that same day at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).

[11/26/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Makayla's Voice: A Letter to the World" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Makayla is a teenage girl who has spent her life grappling with a rare form of autism that rendered her essentially nonverbal until her parents, filled with unwavering belief in their daughter's potential, embarked on a transformative journey to discover the true depth of Makayla's inner world.

[11/26/24 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Announces Ian Bonhote & Peter Ettedgui's Award-Winning "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story," Debuting December 7 on HBO and Max
The critically acclaimed film had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and recently won six Critics Choice Documentary Awards.

[11/26/24 - 08:00 AM]
HGTV Greenlights Gutsy Las Vegas Renovation Series "Sin City Rehab" (wt) Starring Indomitable Designer Alison Victoria
The eight-episode series will document Alison, best known for her Emmy-nominated series "Windy City Rehab," taking the biggest gamble of her career as she expands her successful design business out West.

[11/26/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Manny" Season 2 - Release Date Announcement - Netflix
A busy executive hires a cowboy to care for her kids in a moment of panic. Little does she know he'll challenge her views of gender roles - and of love.

[11/26/24 - 06:58 AM]
"The Talk" Series Finale to Air Live on Friday, December 20
Over the show's 15 season run, "The Talk" will have aired 2,993 episodes, garnered over 70 awards/nominations, promoted over 10,800 guests, gifted over $103 million in giveaways, and welcomed over 250,000 audience members.

[11/26/24 - 06:01 AM]
"Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" Will Debut Early - Watch the Two-Episode Premiere Streaming December 2 Only on Disney+!
Look for new weekly episodes every Tuesday starting at 6 p.m. PT on December 10.

[11/26/24 - 06:01 AM]
Paramount+ Sets December 9 Premiere for Docuseries on American Soccer Star Christian Pulisic
The first episode will premiere in December, while episodes two and three will premiere in January.