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[08/16/24 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 12-16
Updates include: Hulu orders "Mid-Century Modern" to series; Elliott Kalan to spearhead Netflix's "Ghostbusters" animated series; and "Buying Beverly Hills," "My Lady Jane," and "Wicked Tuna" among latest cancellations.

[08/16/24 - 01:36 PM]
Thursday's #1 Show "Big Brother" Hits a Season High
The series was the #1 primetime program in both viewers and adults 25-54 last night.

[08/16/24 - 10:15 AM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, Through Thursday, Aug. 22, on ABC, ABC News Live and Hulu
ABC News will air one hour of primetime coverage (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) Monday and Tuesday and two hours (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) Wednesday and Thursday on ABC.

[08/16/24 - 10:01 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Sci-Fi Hit "Dark Matter," Starring Joel Edgerton and Academy Award Winner Jennifer Connelly, Renewed for Season Two
"The thought-provoking and gripping 'Dark Matter' has quickly become a global hit, capturing audiences' imaginations and making it a beloved and integral part of Apple's world-class sci-fi lineup," said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.

[08/16/24 - 09:31 AM]
Music Superstars Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, Kelly Rowland and AJ McLean Light Up Netflix's Music Competition Series "Building the Band"
The series brings together talented singers for a truly unique competition show where building the perfect band is all about chemistry.

[08/16/24 - 08:08 AM]
MTV and Paramount+ Greenlight New Seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race," "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" and "Untucked"
"RuPaul's Drag Race" will return to MTV for its 17th season after another record breaking year.

[08/16/24 - 06:15 AM]
ABC News Announces 2024 Presidential Debate Will Take Place in Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center
"World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live "Prime" anchor Linsey Davis will serve as moderators.

[08/16/24 - 05:30 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy Set to Host "76th Emmy Awards" on ABC
"For two Canadians who won our Emmys in a literal quarantine tent, the idea of being asked to host this year in an actual theater was incentive enough," said Eugene and Dan.

[08/16/24 - 03:00 AM]
"Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max August 23
In the great tradition of Warner Bros. Pictures' iconic Westerns, "Horizon: An American Saga" explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won - and lost - through the blood, sweat and tears of many.

[08/15/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "A-List to Playlist" - Official Trailer - Netflix
With a 20-year acting career, Cho Jung-seok takes on the challenge of debuting as a singer in 100 days, mobilizing his entire network against the clock!

[08/15/24 - 02:06 PM]
Lifetime Announces "Buried Alive and Survived" Starring Eva Marcille and Tyler Lepley
Set to premiere on Saturday, September 21, the movie follows a woman, who miraculously survives being buried alive by her ex-husband.

[08/15/24 - 12:30 PM]
"The Masked Singer" Levels Up in Season 12 with All-New Theme Nights Featuring Legendary Franchises and Iconic Artists
Panelists Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, alongside host Nick Cannon, return as the series commemorates acclaimed franchises Barbie and Footloose, along with the iconic artist Miley Cyrus in a pop culture-piercing night that salutes her music catalog.

[08/15/24 - 12:13 PM]
NBA TV to Televise 107 Games During 2024-25 Regular Season with Multiple Appearances by NBA Champion Celtics, Mavericks, Knicks, Warriors, Bucks, Lakers, 76ers, Suns, Heat, Timberwolves, Nuggets & Thunder
The network's regular season schedule will start with a 2024 Kia NBA Tip-Off tripleheader on Saturday, October 26.

[08/15/24 - 12:12 PM]
TNT Sports to Tip Off 2024-25 NBA Regular Season with NBA Champion Boston Celtics with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown & Jrue Holiday Hosting New York Knicks with Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges & Julius Randle, Tuesday, Oct. 22
The night's second game will feature the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James and Anthony Davis hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.

[08/15/24 - 12:04 PM]
NBC to Air the First Episode of the Peacock Original Comedy Series "Mr. Throwback" on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
"Mr. Throwback" premiered August 8 on Peacock and stands as a top 5 Peacock original comedy series through their respective opening weekends.

[08/15/24 - 12:03 PM]
Bang! ESPN & ABC's 2024-25 NBA Regular Season Broadcast Schedule
The 2024-25 campaign marks ESPN's 23rd consecutive season broadcasting NBA games.

[08/15/24 - 11:03 AM]
The "76th Emmy Awards" Sets Full Production Team
Brittany Brazil returns as co-executive producer as does producer Taryn Hurd, production designer Brian Stonestreet and head writer Jon Macks.

[08/15/24 - 11:01 AM]
Magnolia Network's Family-Friendly Content Slate Sets Fall Streaming Premiere Dates on Max
Executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, the new series set to premiere this fall on Max include "Roller Jam" (October 10), "Human vs. Hamster" (November 21) and "Second Chance Stage" (November 28, Thanksgiving Day).

[08/15/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "That '90s Show" - Part 3 Official Trailer - Netflix
Summer fun continues for the Point Place gang as they navigate breakups, hookups - and all the goof-ups that go along with growing up.

[08/15/24 - 09:31 AM]
"Big Brother" Wednesday Edition Posts Season High and Up +14% from Last Week in Viewiers
Last night's episode averaged 3.19 million viewers and 0.8 among adults 25-54, posting a season high in both measures.

[08/15/24 - 09:15 AM]
CBS News Will Deliver Live Coverage Across Platforms of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Aug. 19-22
CBS News top political journalists will bring around-the-clock updates from across the country, including in-depth analysis and original reporting about the Democratic convention and the latest developments with the Trump-Vance campaign.

[08/15/24 - 09:04 AM]
Disney Jr. Greenlights "Sofia the First: Royal Magic," Sequel to Emmy- and Humanitas-Winning Hit Series "Sofia the First"
From Disney Branded Television, the new series is currently in production and is slated for a 2026 premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney+.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
"What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates" - Date Announcement & First Look
In the Netflix series, the tech visionary and global health and climate philanthropist invites viewers to join him on a learning journey to explore pressing issues facing our world today.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
First Look and Date Announcement: Hulu Original "La Maquina"
The series premieres with all six episodes on October 9.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Grotesquerie" - Teaser - Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, Travis Kelce - FX
In FX's "Grotesquerie," a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Second Season of "Tulsa King," Starring Oscar Nominee Sylvester Stallone
The service also announced that Grammy-nominated country star Jelly Roll will cameo in the upcoming season and the trailer features a sneak peek of the country star's unreleased song "Get By," from his upcoming sophomore album.

[08/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Limited Series "The Penguin" Premiere Weekend Launches Thursday, September 19
HBO will re-air the series premiere multiple times over the weekend, including Sunday, September 22 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[08/15/24 - 08:33 AM]
Video: Sundance Now and AMC+ Release the Premiere Date, Trailer and Key Art for Provocative New Drama "Fifteen-Love"
Starring Ella Lily Hyland and Aidan Turner, the series premieres with the first two episodes on Thursday, August 22 on both platforms with the remaining episodes airing weekly.

[08/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this two-part documentary, a tenacious mother unravels the complex mystery surrounding the 1989 disappearance of the daughter she placed for adoption.

[08/15/24 - 08:00 AM]
"The Money Game" Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on September 10
Amidst one of the most unpredictable and intense years of college athletics to date, "The Money Game" provides an exclusive, all-access pass inside LSU Athletics.

[08/15/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Celebrating Mexico's Cinema Day: An Exclusive Sneak Peek at "Pedro Paramo" and Other Films
Other projects on tap include "Technoboys," "Untamed Royals," "The Biggest Fan" and "Las Locuras."

[08/15/24 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Outer Banks" Season 4 - Kildare County Surf Shop Commercial - MADE BY POGUES!! - Netflix
Built by pogues - for pogues - The Kildare County Surf Shop is here to bring you a good time, all the time! Stop on by to get all your island essentials and gold-star customer service.

[08/15/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Angel Di Maria: Breaking Down the Wall" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From his humble origins to becoming champion of the world, this documentary series recounts the life and career of the iconic Argentinian soccer player.

[08/15/24 - 06:01 AM]
Great American Family Announces Three Additional World Premiere Original Holiday Movies for Beloved Program Franchise Great American Christmas 2024
"A Royal Christmas Ballet," "A Shelter and Season's Greetings" and "The Fabric of Christmas" are the latest on tap.

[08/15/24 - 04:46 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Trailer for Original True Crime Docuseries "Face to Face with Scott Peterson"
The three-part true crime docuseries takes a new look at the notorious case of Scott Peterson and the murders of his wife Laci Peterson and unborn son Conner.

[08/14/24 - 03:02 PM]
New Vice Series "Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise" Premieres on Wednesday, September 4th
From his breakout role in "Risky Business" with his unforgettable slide and famous grin, to saving the movie business with "Top Gun: Maverick," Tom Cruise has pushed himself and those around him to make the best movies possible.

[08/14/24 - 02:32 PM]
Madison Iseman Cast in the Upcoming USA Network Drama Series "The Rainmaker"
She'll play Sarah Plankmore, Rudy's girlfriend and a recent law school graduate.

[08/14/24 - 02:32 PM]
First Look at Mitford Sisters Series "Outrageous" Starring Bessie Carter
Carter plays Nancy Mitford in the six-part series that will premiere on BritBox North America in 2025.

[08/14/24 - 01:03 PM]
Alex Guarnaschelli Signs New Multi-Year Deal with Food Network
"Food Network has been my extended family for as long as I can remember, and the thought that I get to continue to have the opportunity to create so much fun and delicious content and memories is something I will continue to cherish," said Guarnaschelli.

[08/14/24 - 12:13 PM]
Comedy Central Adds "Family Guy" to Its Robust Adult Animation Lineup
The iconic series is set to launch with an all-day marathon on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, and will join the primetime lineup starting on Tuesday, September 3, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the brand's programming.

[08/14/24 - 12:00 PM]
"48 Hours," A Free, 24/7 Streaming Network, Launches Today on New Platforms
This channel will continue to be available on Paramount's leading FAST service Pluto TV.

[08/14/24 - 11:10 AM]
The CW Network to Debut New Wild West Unscripted Series "The Wranglers" This Fall
The new unscripted series, which follows the personal and professional lives of young staff members working at the Circle Bar Dude Ranch in Montana, will premiere on Thursday, October 24.

[08/14/24 - 10:04 AM]
Sandro Rosta to Star in the Paramount+ Original Series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy"
Rosta joins the previously announced cast of cadets: Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Karim Diané and Zoë Steiner, as well as Holly Hunter, who plays the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy.

[08/14/24 - 10:01 AM]
"Heels" Is Coming to Netflix in the U.S. on September 15
Both seasons of the series starring starring Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig are heading to the streaming service.

[08/14/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Kicks Off College Football Season with the Trailer Release for Original Sports Docuseries "Here Come the Irish"
The series documents life on and off the field of the legendary University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with those closest to the program.

[08/14/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez" - Official Trailer - Josh Rivera, Ryan Murphy - FX
The 10-episode limited series charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and their legacy in sports and American culture.

[08/14/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Media Ventures New Game Show "Flip Side" with Host Jaleel White to Premiere Sept. 9 in National Syndication
The exciting, easy to play-along game show pits two teams of players against each other to test them on how they think two different groups of people feel about the same issue.

[08/14/24 - 08:37 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Teaser for Horror-Thriller Series "Teacup"
The series follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive.

[08/14/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The Circle" Season 7 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Clever catfish, shady tactics and game-changing twists collide as a new group of players competes for $100,000 in the most cutthroat season to date.

[08/14/24 - 08:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Slates Three New Series for September Premieres
"How (Not) To Get Rid of a Body," "The Real Murders on Elm Street" and "Cabin in the Woods" are all on tap in the coming weeks.







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[06/03/26 - 08:00 AM]
Chilling Hit Detective Drama, "Inspector Ellis," Starring Sharon D Clarke Returns to Acorn TV on Monday, July 6
Additional episodes will premiere weekly on the platform.

[06/03/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Chris & Martina: The Final Set" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary explores Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova's decades-long dominance of women's tennis - and a friendship even cancer couldn't upset.

[06/03/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV unveils New Trailer for Highly Anticipated Limited Series "Lucky"
"Lucky" will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, July 15, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through August 19.

[06/03/26 - 07:00 AM]
Fans Power UFL on ESPN to Significant Viewership Growth Across 10-Week Regular Season
ABC alone accounted for eight of the top 10 most-watched games.

[06/03/26 - 06:54 AM]
ESPN's "We're Going" Campaign Turns Animated in Celebration of Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5
Each spot adds to ESPN's Year of the Super Bowl celebration, with more spots set to debut up until kickoff in Los Angeles in February 2027.

[06/03/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Oasis" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a young woman mysteriously vanishes from a luxury resort, staff and guests alike become suspects - trapped inside until the truth comes out.

[06/03/26 - 06:01 AM]
Marcello Hernandez to Host "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One" at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center
This year marks The ESPYS return to New York City, where the show will air live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on ABC.

[06/03/26 - 06:00 AM]
TNT Sports Caps Its Most Watched NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs with Its Most Watched Conference Final Ever
The record-setting series helped propel TNT Sports' overall coverage of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs to an average of 1.4 million viewers across TNT, TBS, truTV and HBO Max, up 50% from 2025 through the Conference Final.

[06/02/26 - 04:06 PM]
NBC and Peacock Deliver Most-Watched Conference Finals Game Since 2016 with 15.9 Million Viewers for Spurs-Thunder Game 7 on Saturday Night
Across 28 playoff games, NBC Sports' presentation of the 2026 NBA Playoffs averaged 7.2 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, up 72% versus comparable coverage last season.

[06/02/26 - 02:36 PM]
ESPN's WCWS Viewership Success Continues
Texas Tech-UCLA averaged 2.0 million viewers, with a peak of 2.6 million.

[06/02/26 - 02:13 PM]
FOX IndyCar Continues Ratings Growth with Strong Detroit Performance
Through eight races, IndyCar on FOX is averaging 2,241,000 viewers, up +12% from 2025 (2,007,000).

[06/02/26 - 02:00 PM]
FOX MLB's "Baseball Night in America" Delivers Most-Watched Baseball Telecast of the Week
2,322,000 viewers tuned-in to FOX for a two-game slate highlighted by the Cubs' 6-1 victory over the Cardinals in most of the country.

[06/02/26 - 01:17 PM]
FX's "The Drop: A Snowfall Saga" Set as New Title for Spinoff Series Coming Later This Year on FX and Hulu
Set in '90s Los Angeles, the new series follows "Snowfall" characters Wanda (Gail Bean) and Leon (Isaiah John) as they fight to take West Coast rap mainstream while gang wars erupt and record labels move to exploit hip hop culture for their own gain.

[06/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 25 - "The Boroughs" Makes Itself at Home at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Plus: "Nemesis" stole away with the No. 2 spot on the list, commanding 5.9 million views.

[06/02/26 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Announces Additional Summer 2026 Premiere Dates
Highlights include the return of "Kitchen Nightmares" on Tuesday, July 21 and "Beat Shazam" on Tuesday, July 28.