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[01/17/25 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Week of January 13-17
Updates include: Titus Welliver, Juani Feliz to lead "The Equalizer" spin-off at CBS; Marcel Spears, Sheaun McKinney eyed for own spin-off of "The Neighborhood"; and Paramount+'s "Frasier," Peacock's "Teacup" among latest to get the axe.

[01/17/25 - 07:01 PM]
Prime Video to Premiere Japanese Original Film, "Broken Rage," Directed, Written by, and Starring Takeshi Kitano, Exclusively on Prime Video on February 13
Directed, written by, and starring the legendary filmmaker Takeshi Kitano, who continues to receive worldwide acclaim, "Broken Rage" is based on his concept of exploring "comedy within a violent film."

[01/17/25 - 05:33 PM]
Video: New Trailer - "The Kardashians" Season Six
The season premieres February 6 with new episodes on Thursdays.

[01/17/25 - 05:31 PM]
Lunar New Year Must-Watch: Period Rom-Com Drama Series "Perfect Match" Premieres January 25
The series follows Madam Li (Ni Hong-jie) who moves her five beautiful daughters to the prosperous city of Bianjing to start a teahouse business.

[01/17/25 - 03:39 PM]
"Shifting Gears" Brings Tim Allen Back to ABC and Hulu in Style with 17 Million Total Audience to Date
"Shifting Gears" stood as ABC's strongest series debut in over six years - since 10/16/18 with "The Conners," and marks the most-watched ABC series premiere on streaming to date, based on views in its first seven days on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

[01/17/25 - 12:15 PM]
CBS News Will Deliver Special Multiplatform Coverage of the Inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2025
John Dickerson, Maurice DuBois and Margaret Brennan will anchor "Inauguration Day in America - A CBS News Primetime Report," at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/17/25 - 10:34 AM]
Vice TV Schedules "Pitino: Red Storm Rising" Premiere
The six-part docuseries following Rick Pitino in his second season as head coach of the St. John's University men's basketball team, will premiere on Tuesday, February 11 (10:00-11:00 PM ET), with new episodes weekly.

[01/17/25 - 09:30 AM]
Video: We TV Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Love After Lockup: Crime Story"
In this new series, "Love After Lockup" cast favorites from the past and present reveal what led them to a life of crime and landed them behind bars.

[01/17/25 - 09:09 AM]
"Yellowstone" Official Podcast to Premiere on January 23
The weekly podcast, which launches on Thursday, January 23, will feature iHeartMedia's nationally-syndicated top on-air personality Bobby Bones as he dives into all things "Yellowstone," the smash-hit series.

[01/17/25 - 09:04 AM]
Oprah Winfrey to Introduce OWN's Premiere of NAACP Image Award-Nominated "Luther: Never Too Much" During OWN: Spotlight Presentation
The critically acclaimed film celebrates the vocal virtuoso and chronicles the obstacles and triumphs he had along the way to become one of the most decorated and influential artists of all time.

[01/17/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The white Bronco. The gloves. The trial of the century. This documentary series investigates the shocking murder case that became a cultural phenomenon.

[01/17/25 - 09:00 AM]
Glory Returns to Rome on January 21 When "Gladiator II" Streams on Paramount+
Over the course of the 28 days following the sequel's release, the original film saw a massive 96% lift in viewership.

[01/17/25 - 07:31 AM]
Oxygen True Crime's "Prosecuting Evil with Kelly Siegler" Returns with a Special Two-Hour Premiere on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The season starts with Kelly setting the record straight about a case that put her career on the line as her competitors challenged her credibility.

[01/17/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Envious" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the game of life, Vicky tries to move quickly around the board and fulfill her dreams, but will she be able to choose between Daniel and Matías or will she end up back at square one?

[01/17/25 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Blue Box" Season 1 Cour 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Badminton player Taiki has always admired basketball star Chinatsu from afar. But one spring day, a surprising turn brings them unexpectedly close.

[01/16/25 - 04:01 PM]
Go on a Journey of Love and Healing This Valentine's Day with K-Romance Series "Melo Movie"
Young hearts filled with hopes of a loving and fulfilling life find, inspire and eventually heal each other of past traumas in this romantic series.

[01/16/25 - 04:01 PM]
NBC and Peacock's 2024 Holiday Programming Reached 88 Million People from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was the #1 show of the holiday season.

[01/16/25 - 03:38 PM]
ABC Tuesday Dramas "Will Trent," "High Potential" and "The Rookie" Return with Stellar, Record-Setting Results
Both "Will Trent" and "The Rookie" achieved all-time streaming highs for their premiere episodes over seven days.

[01/16/25 - 01:45 PM]
Third Season of Peacock Original "The Traitors" Debuts as #1 Unscripted Series in the U.S. Across All Platforms
499 million minutes were consumed for the entire series for the week of January 6-12.

[01/16/25 - 01:38 PM]
AMC Networks' February Highlights Include "Mayfair Witches," "Fallen," "A Remarkable Place to Die" and More!
In celebration of Black History Month, AMC Networks is also launching the Featured Collection: Black Voices: Uncompromised, featuring signature AMC+ series and films plus new releases, available all month long.

[01/16/25 - 01:30 PM]
CBS Program Advisory: "NCIS: Sydney"
The second season premiere will shift one week to Friday, February 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

[01/16/25 - 01:01 PM]
FOX Nation Premieres "No Pardon Needed with Tyler Fischer" from Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership in Austin, TX
Taped at the Comedy Mothership, Joe Rogan's comedy club in Austin, TX, the 45-minute special is a satirical look at the current state of politics and culture.

[01/16/25 - 12:15 PM]
ABC News Studios' New Dating Series "Muslim Matchmaker," from Emmy-Nominated "Indian Matchmaking" Creator Smriti Mundhra, Begins Streaming Tuesday, Feb. 11, Only on Hulu
Matchmakers Hoda Abrahim and Yasmin Elhady are on a mission to help Muslim American singles find their lifelong partner while staying true to their faith.

[01/16/25 - 12:00 PM]
FOX's "Murder in a Small Town" Renewed for Season Two
Season-to-date, "Murder in a Small Town" ranks among the Top 3 new shows for FOX content on Hulu and for all FOX 2024-25 season content on the streaming platform.

[01/16/25 - 11:07 AM]
Food Network Summons a Second Season of "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking"
The series kicked off the network's holidays on Thursday, November 14 and concluded on December 19 ranked as the #1 non-news/sports cable program on Thursday nights for P25-54.

[01/16/25 - 10:38 AM]
Beloved Third Annual "Great American Rescue Bowl," Great American Family's Partnership with North Shore Animal League America to End Pet Homelessness, Kicks Off Super Sunday, February 9
North Shore Animal League America is actively working with its shelter partners in California in response to the recent tragic wildfires. For pets who are microchipped, and in the shelter, owners are being contacted.

[01/16/25 - 10:31 AM]
FOX's "Farmer Wants a Wife" Returns for Third Season of Love in the Heartland
This season, four new farmers - Matt Warren, Jay Woods, John Sansone and Colton Hendricks - bring the heat as all-new daters look to leave behind city life for the charm of the country as they embark on an adventure that could change the course of their lives forever.

[01/16/25 - 10:00 AM]
Prime Video Releases First-Look Images for "Invincible" Season Three
The first three episodes of the critically acclaimed adult-animated superhero series will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories beginning on Thursday, February 6 with additional episodic drops every Thursday through March 13.

[01/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Win or Lose" - Official Trailer
Pixar's first original series is available February 19 only on Disney+.

[01/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
"Your Monster" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max January 24
Starring Melissa Barrera, Tommy Dewey, Edmund Donovan, Kayla Foster, and Meghann Fahy.

[01/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
Starz Sets New Romantic Saga "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" for Summer 2025
From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated love stories must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways.

[01/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Paradise" - Second Official Trailer - Hulu
Starring Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, and Julianne Nicholson. Paradise is set in a serene, wealthy community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals.

[01/16/25 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Dog Days Out" New Series Trailer - Netflix Jr
When their humans are away, cute and curious pup Holm and his dog pals love to play with their best friends - their favorite toys!

[01/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "What Drives You with John Cena" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
John Cena fuels his two biggest passions, cars and connecting with people, by spending time with today's most successful celebrities and talking about what drives them - on the road and in their hearts.

[01/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "You" Season 5 - Date Announcement - Netflix
Back to where it all started. The killer finale is coming to Netflix April 24.

[01/16/25 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Original Limited Series "C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart" Debuts January 23
This is the sixth story of the crime drama in co-production with BBC and based on J.K. Rowling's best-selling crime novels written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

[01/16/25 - 07:32 AM]
Video: "Mermicorno: Starfall" - Official Trailer - Max Family
Dive into the magical sea world of Mermicorno!

[01/16/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Harlem Ice" - Official Trailer - Disney+
"Harlem Ice" is a five-part documentary series following the coaches and girls of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions, performances, and a life-changing global experience.

[01/16/25 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for UK Original Movie "My Fault: London"
The new UK original movie will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 13.

[01/16/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Surviving Black Hawk Down" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In extraordinary detail, US soldiers and Somali fighters recall the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu and the now-famous downing of three Black Hawk helicopters.

[01/16/25 - 06:00 AM]
Video: New Trailer - Hulu Original Series "A Thousand Blows"
The six-episode first season will premiere on Friday, February 21 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[01/16/25 - 06:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer for "Clean Slate" Starring Laverne Cox and George Wallace
All eight episodes will debut February 6 on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[01/16/25 - 05:11 AM]
FOX Sports and LIV Golf to Enter Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement
Throughout the season, all three days of LIV Golf tournament competition will air live across the FOX family of networks, with more than half of the League's schedule airing on FOX or FS1.

[01/16/25 - 03:16 AM]
Video: Netflix Unveils the Official Trailer of the Final Season of "Valeria"
The series produced by Plano a Plano and based on the novels by Elísabet Benavent, will feature six episodes and will premiere on Netflix globally on February 14.

[01/16/25 - 03:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces Tom Green Triple Treat: Documentary, Comedy Special, and Unscripted Series Launching in January
All three projects from Tom Green will be available exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[01/15/25 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "My Happy Marriage" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
As their relationship blossoms, the young couple face new challenges as Miyo meets Kiyoka's parents and ominous conspirators threaten their peace.

[01/15/25 - 04:01 PM]
Hit Korean Boxing Drama "Bloodhounds" Back in Action for Season 2
After dismantling a heinous loan shark ring, Gun-woo (Woo Do-hwan) and Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi) are set to land another exhilarating straight hook, this time against a global underground boxing league led by Baek-jeong (Jung Ji-hoon).

[01/15/25 - 02:35 PM]
TGL Presented by SoFi Match 2 on ESPN Draws Average of 1 Million Viewers, Up 9 Percent Over Match 1
With Tiger Woods making his playing debut, viewership peaked at 1.1 million from 8:30-8:45 p.m. ET and held steady in the 1 million range from 7:30 p.m. until past 9 p.m.

[01/15/25 - 12:10 PM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the Second Inauguration of President-Elect Donald J. Trump
ABC News will present a primetime special on Monday, January 20 that will provide reporting and analysis on the significant moments from the day and the events leading up to Trump's historic second presidency.

[01/15/25 - 12:00 PM]
PBS Unveils 2025 Black History Month Lineup Highlighting Legacy and Heritage
The slate of broadcast, digital, and streaming content explores Black heritage, cultural icons, family bonds, and more, bringing forth inspiring content that honors the richness of the community.







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[06/17/26 - 10:29 AM]
"BET Awards" 2026 Reveals First Wave of Performers
As Culture's Biggest Night approaches, BET will continue to unveil additional performers, presenters, special guests, and surprise moments leading up to the live broadcast, hosted by Druski, airing Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

[06/17/26 - 10:14 AM]
Video: "The Welcome Table" - Official Trailer - HBO
From Oscar-nominated director Josh Fox, the film tells the story of climate migrants across six continents, centering the voices and experiences of survivors on the front lines of the climate crisis.

[06/17/26 - 10:07 AM]
"Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross" Season 2 - Streaming on The Roku Channel July 20th
She's back, packing her bags and inviting audiences to join her solo trips to Australia, Thailand, and Switzerland to experience the joy of solo travel.

[06/17/26 - 10:03 AM]
Starz Picks Up Timely and Riveting Queer Drama "Tip Toe," Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey to Air in 2026
Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as warring neighbors, the five-part series will premiere exclusively on Starz later this year.

[06/17/26 - 10:01 AM]
New Series "Homestead Rescue: Intervention" Pushes Wilderness Expert Raney Family Into Their Most Emotional and High-Stakes Rescues of Off-Gridders Living Beyond the Edge of Survival
The series premieres Tuesday, July 14 at 8:00PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel.

[06/17/26 - 09:20 AM]
NBC's "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Star-Studded Lineup of Musical Artists
The star-studded event will feature performances by Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey and Blake Shelton.

[06/17/26 - 09:05 AM]
New City. New Experts. Bold New Era of Love. Season 20 of Peacock's "Married at First Sight" Returns Sunday, July 12
Featuring more couples than ever before, a brand-new panel of experts, fresh dynamics and deeper emotional stakes, Season 20 reimagines the groundbreaking social experiment that has captivated audiences for two decades.

[06/17/26 - 09:01 AM]
BET Returns to Its Stand-Up Comedy Roots with "ComicView: Rooftop Series," Hosted by Chris "CP" Powell, Premiering June 30
Each episode spotlights three of the funniest comics delivering sharp, unfiltered takes on culture, family, and real life - from a Hollywood rooftop.

[06/17/26 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Greenlights Season Two of "One Night in Idaho: The College Murders"
The series returns for a new season with unprecedented first-time, exclusive access to the police and lead investigators who bore the weight of a nation's obsession and - until now - were unable to tell their story due to a gag order on the case.

[06/17/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Susana and Elvira: No Plan B" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a fallout abroad, two former best friends reluctantly reunite to plan a high-profile wedding for the hottest artists in town - with no backup plan.

[06/17/26 - 07:44 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "Chasing Soccer Glory: America's Long Game" Now Streaming on the CNN App
More than three decades after the World Cup last came to the United States, "Chasing Soccer Glory" examines how soccer evolved from a niche sport into a cultural force, and why the promise of the U.S. Men's National Team remains unfulfilled.

[06/17/26 - 07:41 AM]
Video: MGM+ Debuts Official Trailer, Key Art and New Photos for Gritty Drama Series "The Westies" Starring Academy Award-Winner J.K. Simmons
The eight-episode series will premiere with two episodes on Sunday, July 12, followed by a weekly release on MGM+ in the U.S., the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia.

[06/17/26 - 07:07 AM]
Tony Dokoupil and Nischelle Turner to Host "The Great American Block Party 250," A Star-Studded Primetime Celebration of America to Air July 4 on CBS at 8:00 PM
The special will feature exclusive performances by Zac Brown Band, Jon Batiste, Goo Goo Dolls and The War and Treaty, with additional performers to be announced.

[06/17/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Survival of the Thickest" The Final Season - Official Trailer - Netflix
Riding high in the world of designer fashion, Mavis leans into a life-changing new adventure as she and Luca embark on the journey of starting a family.

[06/17/26 - 06:38 AM]
Great American Media Announces Start of Production on "A Christmas Prayer 2," Starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, World Premiere Slated for Great American Christmas 2026
Returning to Bellford Falls is Natalie Sands (Robins), the children's book illustrator whose faith-filled acts of kindness transformed her community, and Wes Thornton (Russell), whose journey of faith and love captured the hearts of viewers.