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[01/08/20 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 8
Updates include: AT&T to shutter DirecTV's Audience Network; HBO Max orders script for "The Last of the Mohicans" TV series; and Erin and Sara Foster team for Quibi's "High & Low."

[01/08/20 - 06:09 PM]
Video: "October Faction" - Season 1 Official Trailer - Netflix
17-year-old twins' lives are turned upside down when they discover their seemingly unremarkable insurance sales rep parents are, in fact, (spoiler alert!) trained assassins who hunt monsters.

[01/08/20 - 12:57 PM]
Vanessa & Nick Lachey Will Host "Love Is Blind," An Unscripted Series Where Singles Go on Dates... But Don't Meet Face-to-Face
If a connection is made, they propose & meet for the first time. Then, the engaged couples see if their emotional connection can turn into a physical one.

[01/08/20 - 12:03 PM]
Wanda Sykes Hosts 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards World Premiering Sunday, Jan. 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Bounce
The 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Award honorees are Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer, Marsai Martin, Ambassador Andrew Young, Hydeia Broadbent and Phylicia Fant.

[01/08/20 - 11:45 AM]
CW Seed Lands Licensing Agreement with BBC Studios
The pact will bring more than 200 episodes and 150 hours of scripted library content to the platform.

[01/08/20 - 11:20 AM]
Video: "The Healing Powers of Dude" Trailer - Netflix Futures
Meet Noah, he's an 11-year-old with social anxiety disorder starting middle school. School can be tough, but with the help of his emotional support dog, Dude, plus his friends and family, maybe it can be less scary.

[01/08/20 - 11:09 AM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Returns to ABC Prime Time, Hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Jimmy Kimmel
"Regis came to me in a dream, asked me to do this and promised my own line of neckties if I did. I had little choice but to say yes," said Jimmy Kimmel.

[01/08/20 - 11:08 AM]
ABC Announces Sizzling New Addition to Its Hit Bachelor Franchise: "The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart"
Premiering Monday, April 13, the series unites two of the most emotionally powerful forces in human life: music and love, as 20 single men and women embark on an incredible journey to find love through music.

[01/08/20 - 11:03 AM]
ABC's Game Show Lineup Gets Supersized - Leslie Jones to Host Revival of Classic TV Game Show "Supermarket Sweep"
Production on the 10-episode order is set to begin this spring.

[01/08/20 - 10:59 AM]
ABC Picks Up "thirtysomething(else)," Sequel to the Culturally Defining Network Series "thirtysomething" from Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick, to Pilot
The show will follow an ensemble of new faces playing the grown-up, 30-something children of the original cast reprised by Ken Olin (Michael Steadman), Mel Harris (Hope Murdoch), Timothy Busfield (Elliot Weston) and Patty Wettig (Nancy Weston).

[01/08/20 - 09:39 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Preparing a Reboot of the Successful Spanish Series "El Internado" (The Boarding School)
The production, which will begin filming in early 2020, will be titled "El Internado: Las Cumbres" with eight episodes to be shot at natural locations in northern Spain.

[01/08/20 - 09:25 AM]
Science Channel Matches Its Best Year Ever in 2019 in Key Demos
Science Channel further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/08/20 - 08:31 AM]
ABC Picks Up Supernatural Drama "The Brides" to Pilot
"The Brides," a sexy contemporary reimagining of "Dracula," is a family drama with a trio of powerful female leads at its heart.

[01/08/20 - 08:27 AM]
Video: WE tv Drops Supertease and Reveals the Cast for All-New Season of "Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition" Premiering Thursday, February 6 at 10PM
Five new hip hop couples are taking a step back from the game on an all-new season of "Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition," premiering Thursday, February 6.

[01/08/20 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Jeopardy!" Stunt Opens Big for ABC
The Alphabet takes home the top spot in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/08/20 - 08:07 AM]
"Shark Tank" Returns to Friday Nights Beginning Friday, Feb. 28, and "American Housewife" Moves to Wednesdays at 9 P.M. on April 15
"American Housewife" will air at 9:30 p.m. EDT starting March 18 before moving to 9:00 p.m. EDT on April 15.

[01/08/20 - 08:06 AM]
ABC's "How to Get Away with Murder" Set to Air Killer Series Finale, Thursday, May 14
The critically acclaimed series, which will return for its six-episode killer farewell event on Thursday, April 2, is currently in its sixth and final season.

[01/08/20 - 08:05 AM]
The Emmy(R) Awards Return to ABC, Sunday, Sept. 20
Nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, July 14.

[01/08/20 - 08:04 AM]
ABC Joins Forces with Celebrated EGOT Winner Mel Brooks for Latest Live Musical Event, "Young Frankenstein Live!"
Based on the Broadway stage version of "Young Frankenstein," "Young Frankenstein Live!" will follow Mel Brooks' and Gene Wilder's comedic reimagining of the Mary Shelley classic novel.

[01/08/20 - 08:03 AM]
"The Conners" to Air Live the Night of the New Hampshire Primary, Tuesday, Feb. 11
ABC News coverage of the first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary will be incorporated into the story in real time as the results roll in during the evening.

[01/08/20 - 08:02 AM]
If You Can Take the Heat, Get in the Kitchen with ABC's Romantic Dramedy "The Baker and the Beauty," Premiering Monday, April 6
"The Baker and the Beauty" is based on the hit Israeli show created by Assi Azar, originally for Keshet Broadcasting.

[01/08/20 - 08:01 AM]
ABC's Groundbreaking Series "Modern Family" Set to Air Special Series Finale Episode, Wednesday, April 8
In addition, ABC is giving fans the power to program an entire night filled with their favorite "Modern Family" episodes that will air Wednesday, March 11.

[01/08/20 - 07:33 AM]
Video: "Ozark" - Season 3 Announcement - Netflix
Jason Bateman (Marty Byrde), Laura Linney (Wendy Byrde), and Julia Garner (Ruth Langmore) double down on risky decisions to expand their empire in the next chapter of the thrilling crime drama series.

[01/08/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Locke & Key" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Based on the best-selling graphic novels, the series follows three siblings who, after the murder of their father, move to their ancestral home only to find the house has magical keys that give them a vast array of powers and abilities.

[01/08/20 - 06:30 AM]
Aerosmith, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani to Perform on "The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards(R)"
Live from Staples Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the event will be broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound Sunday, January 26 on CBS.

[01/08/20 - 06:16 AM]
iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment Announce Nominees for the 2020 "iHeartRadio Music Awards"
This year's event airs live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 29 on FOX.

[01/08/20 - 06:04 AM]
HGTV Launches Massive Nationwide Call to Find, Takeover and Makeover an Entire Town
The town will be featured in "Home Town Takeover" (formerly "Home Town Rescue"), a six-episode series slated to premiere on HGTV in 2021.

[01/08/20 - 06:01 AM]
Jesse Metcalfe in an All-New Original Movie Series Kicks Off This Weekend with "A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery" on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
After being injured and facing loss in the line of duty, retired Boston Police Detective Jeff Jackson (Metcalfe) returns to a quiet life of fishing, living in his late father's home on Martha's Vineyard.

[01/07/20 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 7
Updates include: Melissa McCarthy signs onto Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers"; Robert Aramayo books key role in Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings"; and FOX eyes revival of "America's Most Wanted."

[01/07/20 - 01:14 PM]
Video: "Leslie Jones: Time Machine" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From trying to seduce Prince to battling sleep apnea, Leslie Jones traces her evolution as an adult in this joyfully raw and outrageous stand-up special.

[01/07/20 - 12:31 PM]
The CW Gives Early Orders to 13 Current Series for Next Season
"All American," "Batwoman," "Black Lightning," "Charmed," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," "Dynasty," "The Flash," "In The Dark," "Legacies," "Nancy Drew" "Riverdale," "Roswell, New Mexico" and "Supergirl" are all due back.

[01/07/20 - 12:00 PM]
Action Series "Strike Back" Returns for Its Seventh and Final Season February 14, Exclusively on Cinemax
The series follows the explosive escapades of Section 20, an elite, multinational, covert special ops team, as it spans the globe fighting a vast web of interconnected criminal and terrorist activity.

[01/07/20 - 11:10 AM]
Glenn Weiss Returns for Fifth Turn as Oscars(R) Director
"We are so lucky that Glenn is back as our director this year. He is deeply creative and collaborative and has a terrific instinct for live television," said Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain.

[01/07/20 - 11:01 AM]
Who Will Be the Next "Our Cartoon President"? Showtime Animated Series Returns January 26 with All New Episodes
Season three order includes 18, 30-minute episodes, with 10 episodes airing until March 29, and returning with eight episodes to air this fall tied to the 2020 Presidential election.

[01/07/20 - 10:18 AM]
FOX Reveals New Series "The Masked Dancer"
In this all-new format, celebrity contestants will perform unique dances, while covered from head-to-toe in elaborate costumes and face masks, leaving audiences to guess their identities.

[01/07/20 - 10:17 AM]
FOX Orders All-New, Stop-Motion Holiday Special from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
The all-new, irreverent special, written by Emmy Award winner Tom Root, will premiere next winter on FOX, as part of its "Not So Silent Nights" holiday-themed programming.

[01/07/20 - 10:16 AM]
Celebrity LEGO(R) Fans Join Host Will Arnett on New Unscripted Competition Series "LEGO Masters" Premiering Wednesday, February 5, on FOX
Mayim Bialik, Terry Crews and Nicole Byer are among the featured guests.

[01/07/20 - 10:15 AM]
"Beat Shazam" Host Jamie Foxx Touches Down as a Guest Panelist in The Season Three Premiere of "The Masked Singer," Following Super Bowl LIV, Sunday, February 2, on FOX
This season, the 18 fully disguised celebrity singers will be split into three groups of six: Group A, Group B and Group C.

[01/07/20 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Luis Miguel - The Series" (Season 2) - Coming in 2020 - Netflix
Diego Boneta returns to his iconic role of Luis Miguel in the second season.

[01/07/20 - 10:00 AM]
Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) Sets Date for 2021
Executive Producer Kathy Connell today announced that the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be held on January 24, 2021.

[01/07/20 - 09:49 AM]
Video: Apple Unveils First Official Trailer for New Comedy Series "Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet" from Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Megan Ganz
All nine, half-hour episodes of the live-action comedy will debut globally on Friday, February 7, exclusively on Apple TV+.

[01/07/20 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Announces "Breaking Bad" Marathon and World Television Premiere of "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie"
"El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" will make its linear debut on Sunday, February 16 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/07/20 - 08:31 AM]
The Pressure Is On as Chefs Put Their Skills to the Test in New Food Network Series "Chopped Sweets"
Scott Conant hosts the series, bowing Monday, February 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/07/20 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Returns on Top in Demos
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[01/07/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez" - Main Trailer - Netflix
The three-part documentary series examines what led to the murderous fall and shocking death of former NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez.

[01/07/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Tom McCarthy, the film is based on the best-selling book of the same name.

[01/07/20 - 08:00 AM]
Enrique Acevedo Named Correspondent for "60 in 6," The New "60 Minutes" Program to Launch on Quibi
The original content will run exclusively on Quibi and be targeted to its audience of mobile device users.

[01/07/20 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Sex Education" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series returns Friday, January 17 on the streaming service.

[01/07/20 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Announces "Grammy(R) Red Carpet Live," A Live Entertainment Special Hosted by "Entertainment Tonight's" Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight to Be Broadcast Sunday, Jan. 26
The team will cover the red carpet to get the inside scoop as things heat up before Music's Biggest Night(R).

[01/07/20 - 06:01 AM]
Vudu Greenlights "Legacy," A Docuseries from Whistle and Executive Producer Dwyane Wade, Starring Wade and Sports Legends Evander Holyfield, Randall Cunningham, and Their Children
The eight-episode docuseries will follow the children of famous athletes including Zaire Wade, Evan and Elijah Holyfield, and Vashti Cunningham.







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[11/19/24 - 01:00 PM]
NBC Unveils Powerhouse Midseason Lineup
The highly anticipated "Suits LA" premieres February 23 as part of the network's new Sunday lineup.

[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.