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[02/16/24 - 11:43 PM]
Development Update: Week of February 12-16
Updates include: NBC gives pilot order to "Grosse Pointe Garden Society"; The CW gives targets for "All American: Homecoming," "Superman & Lois"; and "Tacoma FD," "This Fool" and "World on Fire" among latest cancellations.

[02/16/24 - 11:17 AM]
"Puppy Bowl XX" Reaches 12.6 Million Viewers and Was #1 Non-Sports Cable Telecast for Sunday, February 11
Among Adults 25-54, Puppy Bowl delivered a 0.78, 0.54, 0.25, and 0.16 L3 rating on Animal Planet, TBS, Discovery and truTV respectively.

[02/16/24 - 10:45 AM]
CBS Premiere Week Growth Continues with Thursday Night Lineup Up Double Digits Over Last Season's Premieres
"Young Sheldon" averaged 7.78 million viewers last night, higher than any episode last season.

[02/16/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Trilogy "God Save Texas" Debuts February 27
Returning to their hometowns to shed light on an underrepresented story, the filmmakers chronicle the complex history of each city, exploring how it intertwines with their own provenance and evolution, and placing it in the larger picture of America today.

[02/16/24 - 09:32 AM]
Video: All-New "The 2024 FOX Prime Time Springtime Preview" Anchored by Ken Jeong and Joel McHale
Join FOX talent reporting from the field including: Gordon Ramsay, Elodie Yung, Jon Hamm, Cat Deeley, Michael Rowland, Scott Caan, Jennifer Nettles, and Rob Lowe.

[02/16/24 - 09:06 AM]
New Season of "Gold Rush: White Water" Premieres on Discovery Channel on March 8
On the all-new season: Dustin Hurt is desperate for redemption.

[02/16/24 - 09:02 AM]
Dennis Quaid Joins Paramount+ Original Drama Series "Happy Face"
Quaid will play the titular role of the real-life serial killer notoriously called "Happy Face" because of the smiley faces he drew on evidence where he bragged about his crimes.

[02/16/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Greatest Love Story Never Told" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The new documentary from Jennifer Lopez arrives to Prime Video February 27.

[02/16/24 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN, Disney Branded Television and National Hockey League Skate Back to Big City in Second "NHL Big City Greens Classic"
The alternate presentation of the Penguins-Bruins game will feature real-time virtually recreated animation of NHL players and teams modeled after characters on Disney Channel's hit animated series "Big City Greens."

[02/16/24 - 03:31 AM]
Video: "Iron Reign" - Date Announcement - Netflix
Joaquín Manchado rules his drug empire from Barcelona's seaport with an iron fist - until a new shipment sends business and family spiraling.

[02/15/24 - 09:31 PM]
Video: "Maamla Legal Hai" - Official Trailer - Ravi Kishan, Naila Grewal, Nidhi Bisht, Anant Joshi
Welcome to District Court Patparganj, where justice is served with a side of laughter!

[02/15/24 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "My Name Is Loh Kiwan" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After defecting from North Korea, Loh Kiwan struggles to obtain refugee status in Belgium, where he encounters a dejected woman who has lost all hope.

[02/15/24 - 01:06 PM]
Roku Hits Major Milestones, Surpassing 80 Million Active Accounts and More than 100 Billion Streaming Hours in 2023
Viewer engagement on Roku is also at a record high - for the first time, more than 100 billion hours were streamed on the platform in 2023, averaging a record of 4.1 hours per day per account in Q4.

[02/15/24 - 01:01 PM]
Bravo's "Southern Hospitality" Joins "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" For Its First Reunion on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Joining from the clubhouse, host Andy Cohen sits down with Leva Bonaparte and her larger-than-life staff at Republic, including Mia Alario, Joe Bradley, Bradley Carter, TJ Dinch, Will Kulp, Grace Lilly, Maddi Reese, Emmy Sharrett, and Lucía Peña as they reflect on this season's biggest moments.

[02/15/24 - 12:00 PM]
Prime Video Announces New Stand-Up Comedy Special "Tig Notaro: Hello Again"
The one-hour special will premiere in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on March 26.

[02/15/24 - 11:21 AM]
Lifetime New Original Movie "Friday Night Sext Scandal" Premieres Saturday, March 16
Inspired by real stories, Keana Lyn Bastidas, Anthony Timpano, Tara Nicodemo, and Devyn Nekoda star in the movie that exposes the reality of young boys "hunting" for nude photographs of female classmates.

[02/15/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Somebody Feed Phil" Season 7 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Globe-trotting gourmand Phil Rosenthal samples and savors culinary delights from Dubai, Edinburgh, Kyoto and more in this warmly humorous series.

[02/15/24 - 11:01 AM]
Jon Hamm Joins the Cast of the Paramount+ Original Series "Landman"
Hamm will play Monty Miller, a titan of the Texas oil industry who has a long personal and professional relationship with Tommy Norris, played by Oscar winner and series lead Billy Bob Thornton.

[02/15/24 - 10:45 AM]
ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Season 3 Opener Skyrockets +283% in Adults 18-49 to Score Its Strongest Multiplatform Premiere Ever
The season three premiere jumped to 5.91 million Total Viewers and hit a 1.84 rating among Adults 18-49, marking the series' strongest multiplatform season opener yet.

[02/15/24 - 10:11 AM]
HGTV Stars Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt Go Head-to-Head in Network's Newest Renovation Competition Series "100 Day Hotel Challenge" (wt)
The six-episode series is slated to premiere in Summer 2024.

[02/15/24 - 10:02 AM]
TNT Sports and Reggie Miller Reach Long-Term Extension
"I've been lucky enough to have two constants in my adult life: 18 years with the Indiana Pacers and 19+ years with TNT Sports. Excited to be back and proud to be part of this amazing TEAM, let's keep chasing history together," said Miller.

[02/15/24 - 10:01 AM]
Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. Will Star in Mara Brock Akil's New Series, "Forever"
Regina King will direct the first episode and executive produce the series, a reimagining of the groundbreaking 1975 Judy Blume novel.

[02/15/24 - 09:03 AM]
Peacock Streams DreamWorks' "Trolls Band Together" Beginning March 15
As Poppy (Anna Kendrick) grows closer to her now boyfriend Branch (Justin Timberlake), she discovers his secret past as a member of her favorite boy band, BroZone, with his four estranged brothers.

[02/15/24 - 09:03 AM]
Final Season of "Evil" to Premiere This May on Paramount+
Additionally, four bonus episodes have been ordered by the streaming service and are set to begin production soon in New York City for a thrilling series finale.

[02/15/24 - 09:02 AM]
The CW Network Orders Scripted Mystery Thriller "Sherlock & Daughter" and Game Shows "Trivial Pursuit" and "Scrabble" to Original Programming Slate
The mystery thriller series puts Sherlock Holmes (David Thewlis) out of his comfort zone, mysteriously unable to investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest friends. Enter: young American Amelia (Blu Hunt).

[02/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Girls5eva" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Girls5eva kick off their Returnity Tour and meet new friends, fans and foes on the road as they navigate their way back to the big time.

[02/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
The CW Network Sets Spring Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
The CW's most-watched series across all platforms, "All American," returns for a sixth season on Monday, April 1.

[02/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
Eerie True Crime Drama "The Long Shadow" Set to Premiere on Sundance Now and AMC+ on Thursday, March 21
When a mother of four is found murdered near her home in October 1975, DCS Dennis Hoban (Toby Jones) leads the investigation but is frustrated in his efforts to find her killer.

[02/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the Official Trailer for "Invincible" Season Two Part Two
The second half of its eight-episode season will debut on March 14, with new episodes airing weekly.

[02/15/24 - 08:10 AM]
Apple Original Films' Historical Action Epic "Napoleon," from Ridley Scott, to Premiere Globally on Apple TV+ on March 1, 2024
Since its debut, "Napoleon" has drawn broad critical acclaim, and the film has been nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.

[02/15/24 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Original Limited Series "The Sympathizer" Debuts April 14
The series stars Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong, Emmy winner Sandra Oh and Academy Award nominee Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles.

[02/15/24 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals First Look and March 13 Premiere Date for the Original Coming-of-Age Film "Little Wing"
The film follows Kaitlyn, a teen who is reeling from her parents' divorce and the pending loss of her home.

[02/15/24 - 07:00 AM]
Maribel Verdu and Mariela Garriga Lead the Cast of the New Max Original Series "When Nobody Sees Us"
Austin Amelio, Ben Temple and Dani Rovira will also star.

[02/15/24 - 07:00 AM]
Prime Video to Release Season Two of "American Rust" Titled "American Rust: Broken Justice" on March 28
The long-awaited second season of the compelling crime drama stars Emmy-winner Jeff Daniels and Golden Globe-winner Maura Tierney.

[02/15/24 - 06:31 AM]
"The Umbrella Academy" Returns August 8 for Its Fourth & Final Season
The series is based on the comic book series created and written by Gerard Way, illustrated by Gabriel Bá, and published by Dark Horse Comics.

[02/15/24 - 06:01 AM]
Tubi Set to Premiere Original Comedy Thriller "Dead Hot" in the US and Canada
The six episode series is a compelling and twisty character-driven thriller exploring family, class, love, trauma, and identity.

[02/15/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Nadal vs. Alcaraz - The Netflix Slam - A Netflix Live Sports Event - Official Trailer - Netflix
The event will stream live globally on Sunday, March 3 at 12:30pm PST / 9:30pm CET at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

[02/15/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Marvel Animation's "X-Men '97" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The all-new series arrives March 20 on Disney+.

[02/15/24 - 05:01 AM]
JJ Redick Joins Mike Breen, Doris Burke and Lisa Salters on ESPN's Lead NBA Broadcast Team
The team will call the NBA Finals on ABC, the Eastern Conference Finals, and marquee NBA Playoffs and regular-season games all year long.

[02/15/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "A Round of Applause" - Official Clip - Netflix
Struggling with existential angst and longing for his past life in an orange, a man navigates his quirky family in this decades-spanning drama.

[02/14/24 - 11:24 PM]
Video: "Poacher" - Official Trailer - Prime Video India
A story of one of the biggest crime rackets in India!

[02/14/24 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Chicken Nugget" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A woman steps into an odd machine and becomes... a chicken nugget?! Now, it's up to her father and admirer to embark on a zany quest to bring her back.

[02/14/24 - 01:45 PM]
CBS' Tuesday "FBI" Block Crushes Competition with Double-Digit Audience Growth Over Last Year's Premiere
The block was up +10% from its year ago Tuesday premieres and up +14% from the season finales.

[02/14/24 - 12:14 PM]
Brittany Snow to Co-Lead Cast of Starz's New Drama "The Hunting Wives"
Snow will portray Sophie O'Neil in the series based on the novel by May Cobb.

[02/14/24 - 11:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer Out of NBCU's TCA for Limited Drama Series "Apples Never Fall"
Based on Liane Moriarty's New York Times bestselling novel, "Apples Never Fall" centers on the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family.

[02/14/24 - 10:47 AM]
Peacock Announces New and Returning Unscripted Dating Series "Love Undercover," "Love Island USA" and Second Season of "Queens Court"
"Love Undercover" follows five international soccer players on an epic journey filled with drama, heartbreak and self-discovery, as they leave their lavish lives behind to date over 18 single women who don't know of their fame overseas.

[02/14/24 - 10:46 AM]
What a Month: ESPN's "Postseason NFL Countdown," "NFL Live" and "NFL Primetime" Each Achieve Multi-Year Viewership Highs During 2024 NFL Playoffs Run
ESPN's NFL studio shows each delivered multi-year viewership highs during the NFL postseason.

[02/14/24 - 10:23 AM]
Peacock Announces Straight-to-Series Order of Four New Scripted Projects
Highlights include an original espionage techno-thriller series from James Wan and starring Simu Liu; and a mockumentary comedy series starring NBA legend Stephen Curry and Adam Pally.

[02/14/24 - 09:31 AM]
"Tamron Hall" Builds for 2nd Consecutive Week in Women 25-54 and 18-49
"Tamron Hall" increased over the previous week in Women 25-54 and Women 18-49 for the second week in a row.

[02/14/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Becoming King" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
An emotional portrait of David Oyelowo's journey to play legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.







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[11/13/25 - 09:06 AM]
Golf Channel Announces New Morning Programming Beginning January 2026
New morning programming on Golf Channel is highlighted by on-course reporter Smylie Kaufman bringing his popular show and podcast, "The Smylie Show," to Golf Channel on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. ET.

[11/13/25 - 09:02 AM]
Prime Video Announces November 17 Release Date for "Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway" Season 2 Premiere Concert Event
Hosted by series lead Erika Henningsen, at New York's historic Majestic Theater, the concert event features performances of the show's hit songs from Seasons One and Two.

[11/13/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Kathleen Madigan: The Family Thread" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The one-hour special will premiere November 21, 2025 on Prime Video.

[11/13/25 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "The Shuffle" Debuts November 25
The documentary is the first in a new series of short football films, made in partnership with NFL Films, and will debut in advance of the new season of "Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East."

[11/13/25 - 08:30 AM]
"Mad Men" Comes to HBO Max December 1
This marks the first time the series is available to stream in 4K, giving audiences and longtime fans the opportunity to enjoy the series' authentically-crafted elements with crisp detail and enhanced visual clarity.

[11/13/25 - 08:03 AM]
Star Designer Bobby Berk Turns Chaotic Collections Into Dream Digs in New HGTV Series "Junk or Jackpot?" Premiering Friday, Dec. 26, at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT
Executive produced by actor, wrestler and entrepreneur John Cena, the six-episode season will follow Bobby as he meets passionate people who are in desperate need of a life-changing renovation and will soon discover the hidden monetary value of their massive and unusual collections.

[11/13/25 - 08:00 AM]
Apple TV Unveils First Look and Premiere Date for All-New Wildlife Series "Born to be Wild"
Filmed over several years across three continents, the six-part documentary series follows six endangered young animals as they grow up in our world but are destined to return to theirs.

[11/13/25 - 07:44 AM]
Unrivaled & TNT Sports Announce Schedule for 2026 Season & Fourth Night Expansion on TNT Sports Networks
This season will feature an exciting fourth night of basketball, providing Unrivaled with four consecutive nights of game action, Friday through Monday.

[11/13/25 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Let the End Times Roll. Watch "Fallout" Season Two Trailer
The highly anticipated eight-episode season will premiere on December 17, 2025, with one episode rolling out weekly until the season finale on February 4, 2026.

[11/13/25 - 07:00 AM]
Celebrated Animators Patrick McHale, Ian Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Sugar and Pendleton Ward Unite for a Bold Narrative Experiment in Three-Acts, "Adult Swim's The Elephant," to Premiere December 19
"Adult Swim's The Elephant" is a rare creative experiment in which each of the three-acts are made in isolation.

[11/13/25 - 06:16 AM]
Video: "Goodbye June" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film takes place just before Christmas, when an unexpected turn in their mother's health thrusts four adult siblings and their exasperating father into chaos as they navigate messy family dynamics in the face of potential loss.

[11/13/25 - 06:05 AM]
CMA Announces More Performers for "The 59th Annual CMA Awards"
Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, and Chris Stapleton join the growing list of performers for this year's star-studded CMA Awards.

[11/13/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Koati" New Series Trailer - Netflix Jr
Four adorable rainforest animals and their fearless friends go on adventures, learn about nature and discover the power of friendship together.

[11/13/25 - 06:01 AM]
Apple TV's "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" Sets Season Two Return for February 27
The 10-episode second season of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" will premiere globally on Friday, February 27, 2026 with the first episode, followed by one episode every Friday until May 1, 2026.

[11/13/25 - 06:00 AM]
The Golden Globes to Honor Sarah Jessica Parker with the 2026 Carol Burnett Award
"Sarah Jessica Parker's career embodies the very spirit of the Carol Burnett Award," said Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes.