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[02/12/24 - 06:34 PM]
CBS Sports' Presentation of Super Bowl LVIII Is Most-Watched Telecast in History with 123.4 Million Viewers Across Platforms
More than 200 million viewers (202.4) watched all or part of Super Bowl LVIII across networks, the highest unduplicated total audience in history and up +10% vs. last year's Super Bowl (184 million).

[02/12/24 - 06:17 PM]
Lalisa Manobal, Scott Glenn, and Julian Kostov Will Join the Cast for Season 3 of HBO Original Series "The White Lotus" on Max
The trip of a lifetime awaits.

[02/12/24 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Risque Business: The Netherlands and Germany" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Shin Dong-youp and Sung Si-kyung boldly explore the sex cultures of the Netherlands and Germany, mixing hands-on experiences with revealing interviews.

[02/12/24 - 02:01 PM]
Tyler Perry Extends Creative Partnership at Netflix, Adds First-Look Series Deal
The first series announced under the new deal is "Beauty in Black," a 16-episode hour-long drama, written, directed, and produced by Perry.

[02/12/24 - 12:31 PM]
Adam Sandler to Film New Netflix Comedy Special Directed by Josh Safdie
The new comedy special continues Sandler's illustrious partnership with Netflix.

[02/12/24 - 12:16 PM]
Prime Video to Exclusively Premiere Original Young Romantic Comedy Drama, "My Undead Yokai Girlfriend" on March 22
The series stars Hayato Sano as the protagonist and Ai Yoshikawa as the female lead in this quirky romantic comedy drama of a nerdy student, Hachi and a Yokai girl, Izzy.

[02/12/24 - 10:16 AM]
Video: "Selling the Hamptons" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Max
All is fair in love and real estate.

[02/12/24 - 10:07 AM]
PBS Kids Launches Civics Content Initiative in 2024
The effort will span across a range of both new and existing series aimed at encouraging viewers to get involved in their communities and learn more about what's happening around them.

[02/12/24 - 10:06 AM]
Broadway's "Purlie Victorious" Starring Tony Winner Leslie Odom, Jr. Joins Great Performances' "Broadway's Best" Lineup Premiering May 24 on PBS
"This show's enduring significance and lasting impact makes it a perfect fit for a national audience," says executive producer David Horn.

[02/12/24 - 10:05 AM]
PBS Premieres Powerful, Revisionist History of Popular 1970s Music in "Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution," A Three-Part Docuseries in Summer 2024
Told by the original musicians, promoters, and innovators - as well as modern-day musical icons - this BBC Studios Production will premiere Tuesday, June 18 on PBS (check local listings), PBS.org, and the PBS App.

[02/12/24 - 10:04 AM]
"Nova" Announces 50th Anniversary Activities, A Celebration of Half a Century of Storytelling Around Scientific Progress
Fifty years since the premiere of its first episode, "Nova" continues to be one of PBS's most popular series and has been honored with every broadcast industry award, garnering Peabody Awards, Emmy Awards, and duPont-Columbia Awards.

[02/12/24 - 10:03 AM]
PBS Shines Spotlight on Vital Ocean-Focused Programming Complementing the Ongoing Environmental and Climate Programming Initiative
In a critical year for ocean science and health, PBS is intensifying its commitment, complementing the multiyear climate initiative, and marking a crucial step towards enhancing awareness and tackling the urgent challenges our oceans face.

[02/12/24 - 10:01 AM]
The CW Network Appoints Jason Wormser as Senior Vice President, CW Sports
A veteran executive with over three decades of experience in television, Mr. Wormser most recently served as Vice President of Production, Soccer, for FOX Soccer Channel, FOX and FS1.

[02/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
ALLBLK's Vibrant Docuseries "Supa Girlz" Premieres Thursday, March 7
The series follows a dance season in the life of one of the best high school dance teams in the country: the Miami Northwestern "G Girls."

[02/12/24 - 09:34 AM]
Stream All 7 "Mission: Impossible" Films Now on Paramount+
Your mission, should you choose to accept it - experience the most action-packed movie collection ever.

[02/12/24 - 09:31 AM]
"Leonardo da Vinci," A New Film from Ken Burns, to Air on PBS November 18 and 19, 2024
The film, which explores the life and work of the 15th century polymath Leonardo da Vinci, is Burns's first non-American subject.

[02/12/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Genderqueer comics from around the world take the stage at London's Alexandra Palace in this comedy showcase hosted by the award-winning Hannah Gadsby.

[02/12/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" - Season 6 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Follow the new team lineups, management takedowns, fierce friendships and bitter rivalries of another high-octane season on the Formula 1 circuit.

[02/12/24 - 08:01 AM]
HGTV Stars Dave and Jenny Marrs Brave the Trials and Tribulations of Renovating Abroad in New Spin-Off Series "Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano" Premiering March 12
Premiering Tuesday, March 12, the six-episode season will document the Marrs, who first visited Italy as newlyweds, as they execute a monumental restoration of the centuries-old property.

[02/12/24 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Announces the Date for Guy Ritchie's "The Gentlemen"
The series sees Eddie Horniman (Theo James) unexpectedly inherit his father's sizable country estate - only to discover it's part of a cannabis empire.

[02/12/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Scoop" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, Billie Piper, and Rufus Sewell star in this behind-the-scenes account of Prince Andrew's infamous Newsnight interview.

[02/12/24 - 12:36 AM]
Video: "The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth" - Official Trailer - Netflix India
The spine chilling story of the Sheena Bora Murder case that sent shock waves throughout the country.

[02/11/24 - 06:01 PM]
Video: Nickelodeon and Paramount+ Reveal Official Trailer for New Live-Action Movie "The Thundermans Return," Premiering March 7
The movie follows twins Phoebe and Max who are enjoying their superhero lifestyle in a new city, but when one 'save' goes awry, the Thundermans are sent back to Hiddenville.

[02/11/24 - 01:30 PM]
CBS Announces the First Broadcast Billy Joel Concert Special
"The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden - The Greatest Arena Run of All Time" will air Sunday, April 14 on CBS.

[02/11/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Children's Train" - Official Teaser - Netflix
From the novel by Viola Ardone, the new film by Cristina Comencini with Serena Rossi, Barbara Ronchi, Stefano Accorsi and Christian Cervone.

[02/10/24 - 12:10 PM]
Action-Adventure Fantasy Series "Renegade Nell" from Writer and Creator Sally Wainwright Premieres March 29 Exclusively on Disney+
Louisa Harland stars as Nell Jackson, a quick-witted and courageous young woman, finds herself framed for murder and unexpectedly becomes the most notorious outlaw in 18th-century England.

[02/10/24 - 11:24 AM]
Winter 2024 TCA Press Tour Performance Highlights
In 2023, The Walt Disney Company generated nearly 54 billion hours of viewing on TV sets across its linear networks and streaming platforms in the U.S.

[02/10/24 - 10:33 AM]
Disney Branded Television's Anthology Series "Goosebumps," from Sony Pictures Television, Greenlit for Second Season on Disney+
From Sony Pictures Television, the new eight-episode installment will unveil a fresh "Goosebumps" chapter with an anthology twist: a brand-new story, setting and cast based upon R.L Stine's worldwide bestselling Scholastic book series.

[02/10/24 - 10:32 AM]
Disney Branded Television Greenlights Fourth "Zombies" Movie, with Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly to Star and Executive Produce
Additionally, "Zombies: The Re-Animated Series," the franchise's first-ever animated series, will debut this summer on Disney Channel and Disney+.

[02/10/24 - 10:31 AM]
Chris Houghton and Shane Houghton, Creators and Executive Producers of Disney Channel's "Big City Greens," Enter Into Overall with Disney Branded Television
Under this multiyear producing deal, the Houghtons will produce animated projects with Disney Television Animation studio while also providing opportunities to develop live-action projects within Disney Branded Television across linear and streaming platforms.

[02/10/24 - 10:30 AM]
Disney Branded Television Announces Season Three Pickups for Hit Disney Junior Series "Superkitties" and "Pupstruction"
Since their launches last year, both series have become fan favorites among preschoolers and their families.

[02/10/24 - 10:20 AM]
The Highly Anticipated Spinoff, "The Golden Bachelorette," Comes to ABC and Hulu This Fall
Additionally, ABC announced the renewal of a new season of "The Bachelorette" airing summer 2024.

[02/10/24 - 10:08 AM]
Emmy and Golden Globe Award-Winning "Abbott Elementary" Renewed for Season Four on ABC and Hulu
Last season, "Abbott Elementary" delivered a 3.56 rating in Adults 18-49 after 35 days of viewing across platforms, marking the strongest season average for an ABC comedy since the 2019-2020 season and ranking as ABC's No. 1 multiplatform series.

[02/10/24 - 08:45 AM]
"Celebrity Family Feud" and "Jeopardy! Masters" Renewed with Steve Harvey and Ken Jennings Returning to Host
Myeshia Mizuno is set to join "Celebrity Family Feud" this season as showrunner.

[02/10/24 - 08:30 AM]
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Announces Nominees for 2024 Induction
The 2024 ceremony will once again stream live on Disney+ with a special airing on ABC at a later date and available on Hulu the next day.

[02/10/24 - 08:01 AM]
"The Emmy Awards" Return to ABC, Sunday, Sept. 15, Live Coast to Coast
Nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards will be announced Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

[02/09/24 - 11:55 PM]
Development Update: Week of February 5-9
Updates include: Tubi orders "Wynonna Earp" movie; Giancarlo Esposito to succeed the late Andre Braugher in Netflix's "The Residence"; and Paramount+ pulls seven international originals.

[02/09/24 - 03:00 PM]
Video: CBS Kicks Off Premiere Week Early with Looks at Customized Show Promos for "Super Bowl LVIII"
The spots were custom-made to air during Super Bowl LVIII as the culmination of the Network's campaign for CBS Premiere Week, which kicks off with the debut of "Tracker" after the game.

[02/09/24 - 02:35 PM]
"Knuckles" Smashes Record for a Paramount+ Trailer Debut in First 24 Hours
The trailer also trended #1 yesterday on YouTube and #2 on Twitter in the U.S.

[02/09/24 - 02:25 PM]
Video: FX and Hulu Purchase In-Game Super Bowl Ad for "Shogun"
The Super Bowl ad will direct fans to go online to view the new extended trailer, which was released today.

[02/09/24 - 11:45 AM]
Onyx Collective Presents First Look at Hulu's "Queenie" from Award-Winning Creator Candice Carty-Williams
Based on the bestselling novel by Candice Carty-Williams, the series is set to premiere June 7 on Hulu, with all episodes streaming at once.

[02/09/24 - 11:02 AM]
96th Oscars Production Team Announced
Rob Paine returns as co-executive producer, and Taryn Hurd returns as talent producer.

[02/09/24 - 09:31 AM]
Hulu Announces Premiere Dates for "Under the Bridge," "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told," and "The Contestant"
Previously announced entries include "Extraordinary," "We Were the Lucky Ones," "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story," "Vanderpump Villa," "The Kardashians" and "Davey & Jonesie's Locker."

[02/09/24 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Begins Production on All New Mexican Series and Films
The newly announced series series include "Las muertas," "Gringo Hunters," "Nadie nos vio partir," "Celda 211" and "Las hermanas Guerra."

[02/09/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Arthur Hughes, Anthony Boyle, and Sean Bean Star in New Trailer for Thrilling Disney+ Tudor Murder Mystery Series "Shardlake"
Arthur Hughes plays Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer with an acute sense of justice and one of the few honest men in a world beset with scheming and plots.

[02/09/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Married to the Game" - Official Trailer
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.

[02/09/24 - 07:04 AM]
FX Sets Spring Slate for New and Returning Series
Highlights include the new spy thriller "The Veil" starring Elisabeth Moss and the limited series "Clipped" (formerly "The Sterling Affairs").

[02/09/24 - 07:00 AM]
"The Color Purple" Begins Streaming on Max February 16
From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the feature film which has received critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including an Academy Award nomination, two SAG Award nominations, 17 NAACP Image Awards nominations and more.

[02/08/24 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Red Ollero: Mabuhay Is a Lie" - Official Clip - Netflix
The stand-up special comes to Netflix on March 14.

[02/08/24 - 05:00 PM]
National Geographic Dives Into the Colorful World of Competitive Bollywood Fusion Dance with Unscripted Series "Legends" (w.t.)
Filled with rivalry, friendships and upsets, the series focuses on two Bollywood fusion dance teams who struggle to balance rigorous academic workloads and parental expectations with their intense drive to win the crown at Legends.







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[11/19/24 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 11: "Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson" Has Knockout Debut; "Hot Frosty" Heats Up at #1
Season 2 of the animated series "Arcane" held its place at #2 on the English TV List with 7.4M views and brought Season 1 back onto the list at #8 with 2.6M views.

[11/19/24 - 11:30 AM]
Max and HBO Announce Extended U.S. Licensing Deal with The Criterion Collection
Showcasing the Criterion Collection's acclaimed films alongside a rich collection of titles from Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Classic Movies, A24, Studio Ghibli, and more, further solidifies Max as the top destination for movie night.

[11/19/24 - 11:20 AM]
Video: "The Agency" - Official Trailer #2 - Paramount+ with Showtime
Starring Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith and Richard Gere.

[11/19/24 - 11:16 AM]
Sean Hannity to Host FOX Nation's Signature Patriot Awards Ceremony on December 5
In partnership with advertisers Tunnel 2 Towers, Patriot Mobile, Golden Corral and Belfor, the awards show will honor and recognize America's finest patriots, including military veterans, first responders and other inspirational everyday heroes.

[11/19/24 - 10:43 AM]
Go Inside the Cheerleading Rivalry Turned Murder-for-Hire Attempt That Shocked the Nation with ID's "The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot"
The two-hour documentary delves into the notorious murder-for-hire plot concocted by Texas mom Wanda Holloway to eliminate her daughter's cheerleading rival.

[11/19/24 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions' Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Mega-Event Makes History with Over 108 Million Live Global Viewers
The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight is the most-streamed sporting event ever, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams, with 38 million concurrent streams in the US.

[11/19/24 - 10:10 AM]
AMC Networks' December Highlights Includes "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point," "Joe Bob's Christmas Carnage" and More!
December also features new seasons of Acorn TV's "Dalgliesh" and "Darby & Joan"; plus new series premieres on AMC+ and Sundance Now including Natalie Dormer thriller "White Lies," "The Newsreader" atarring Sam Reid, and true crime documentary "Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness & The Hare Krishnas."

[11/19/24 - 10:06 AM]
Video: "Hard Knocks in Season with the AFC North" - Official Trailer - Max
For the first time ever, Hard Knocks is taking you behind-the-scenes of the playoff chase with the AFC North.

[11/19/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Paris Has Fallen" - Official Trailer - Hulu
When a terrorist group attacks a high-profile event with the French Minister of Defense as their target, protection officer Vincent Taleb (Tewfik Jallab) finds himself working with street-smart MI6 operative Zara Taylor (Ritu Arya) to save the day.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
National Geographic Charts Future with Bold, New Unscripted Series Slate with Storytelling Dynamism, Technical Innovation and Extraordinary Access at Its Heart
"These new unscripted series epitomize everything National Geographic stands for - bold, captivating storytelling rooted in world-class research and expertise," said Tom McDonald, executive vice president of Global Unscripted and Factual Content.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix's "Squid Game: Unleashed" Arrives December 17
"Squid Game: Unleashed" arrives just in time for the return of "Squid Game Season 2" which hits Netflix on December 26.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date for MrBeast's Epic "Beast Games" Competition Series
The competition series is set to debut weekly on Thursday, December 19 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/19/24 - 08:09 AM]
Video: "Biggest Heist Ever" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Their crimes earned them the nickname Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde - and the story only gets weirder in this documentary about the most lucrative heist ever.

[11/19/24 - 08:06 AM]
Apple Original Films Announces Documentary on Legendary Rock Icons Fleetwood Mac
The fully authorized documentary is directed by five-time Academy Award nominee and Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award winner Frank Marshall, and for the first time ever, Grammy Award-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Fleetwood Mac share their extraordinary story in their own words.

[11/19/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ with Showtime Announces Season Three Premiere Date for Emmy-Nominated Series "Yellowjackets"
The season will debut with two episodes on Friday, February 14 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan before its on-air debut on Sunday, February 16.