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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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[11/27/24 - 10:04 AM]
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren to Lead New Guy Ritchie Project for Paramount+ with Showtime
The project is an electrifying, new global crime series centered around two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal "fixer" charged with protecting one of them at all costs.

[11/27/24 - 08:00 AM]
"ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing" Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on December 24
The true-crime documentary about Kansas City Chiefs superfan and serial bank robber Xaviar Babudar, features unprecedented interview footage with Babudar following his initial arrest, prior to him removing his ankle monitor and going on the run.

[11/27/24 - 07:09 AM]
Discovery Channel December Programming Highlights
This December, new Episodes of "Contraband: Seized at the Airport," "Expedition Files," "Game Changers," "Gold Rush," "Homestead Rescue," "The Last Woodsmen," "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch," and "Mystery of the Abandoned" premiere on Discovery Channel.

[11/27/24 - 05:59 AM]
Video: Check Out the Official Teaser Trailer for New Medical Mystery Drama "Watson," Starring Morris Chestnut
A 60-second version of the trailer will air during the Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions NFL Thanksgiving game Thursday, November 28, on CBS, with the full version available online.

[11/26/24 - 05:01 PM]
"The Summer Hikaru Died" Set to Bring Eerie Anime Thrills to Netflix
A chilling blend of slice of life and the supernatural, Yoshiki's life is thrown upside down when his best friend Hikaru is replaced by "something" that looks and acts just like him.

[11/26/24 - 04:55 PM]
"Abbott Elementary" Season 4 Return Skyrockets +321% in Total Viewers and +846% in Adults 18-49 Over Initial Live+Same Day Audience
The season four premiere of "Abbott Elementary" stands as the top multiplatform telecast in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 since the show's post-Oscars episode (3/10/24).

[11/26/24 - 03:01 PM]
Video: New Games, New Stakes - "Squid Game" Season 2 Main Trailer and Key Art "Round and Round" Unveiled
With its premiere just around the corner on December 26, the trailer delivers an electrifying glimpse into the deadly games and gripping character dynamics that await fans worldwide.

[11/26/24 - 02:34 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Debuts Official Trailer for Showtime's "Dexter: Original Sin"
The series premieres Friday, December 13 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, before making its on-air US debut on Sunday, December 15 at 10pm ET/PT.

[11/26/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 vs. CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" posted double-digit gains week to week across the board, hitting a 6-week high in overall viewers and 7-week highs in both key Adult demos.

[11/26/24 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Orders Limited-Series Adaptation of Harlan Coben's "I Will Find You"
An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive - and must break out of prison to find out the truth.

[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.