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[08/09/20 - 12:10 PM]
Video: "Undercover" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new season will now roll out on Sunday, November 8.

[08/09/20 - 09:18 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, PGA Championship Lead Sports Showdown
The Eye's primetime coverage holds off the NHL on NBC and PBC on FOX.

[08/08/20 - 08:29 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "WWE SmackDown" Lead Demo Race
The network's latest installment leads a low key night among adults 18-49.

[08/08/20 - 08:08 AM]
Video: "Rust Valley Restorers" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Old-school auto collector Mike Hall, his pal Avery Shoaf and son Connor Hall go the extra mile to restore retro cars - and hopefully turn a profit.

[08/08/20 - 01:46 AM]
Netflix Releases the First Look Images of "Paranormal"
The series tackles Dr. Refaat, a cynical Hematologist with a dark sense of humor, who goes through a "journey of doubt" as his world is turned upside down after his lifelong scientific convictions are questioned.

[08/07/20 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 7
Updates include: ABC to resume production on "The $100,000 Pyramid"; HBO Max delays "Friends" reunion once again; and Paul Lieberstein brings "Remote" to CBS All Access.

[08/07/20 - 01:05 PM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions From 7:00-11:00 p.m., Monday Through Thursday Each Week
Prime-time coverage will air for one hour (10:00 - 11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC during each of the weeks.

[08/07/20 - 10:31 AM]
Ava DuVernay & HBO Max Call Action on "One Perfect Shot"
Each episode arms one acclaimed director with an arsenal of visual tools to pull back the curtain on their most iconic shots.

[08/07/20 - 10:21 AM]
Hulu Presents Upcoming Original Series "Woke," "No Man's Land," and Second Season of "Pen15" at the 2020 Hulu Press Tour
Plus: "Love, Victor" and "Taste The Nation with Padma Lakshmi" to return for second seasons; and premiere dates set for "Animaniacs," "Monsterland" and more.

[08/07/20 - 09:26 AM]
"The Vow," A Portrait of NXIVM, Debuts August 23, Exclusively on HBO
The nine-part documentary series is directed by Emmy(R)-winning and Academy award nominated Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer.

[08/07/20 - 09:04 AM]
AMC Announces Cast for First-Ever Prime-Time Animated Drama, "Pantheon"
Daniel Dae Kim, Katie Chang, Paul Dano, Rosemarie DeWitt, Aaron Eckhart, Taylor Schilling, Ron Livingston, Chris Diamantopoulos, Raza Jaffrey and Scoot McNairy are among the additions.

[08/07/20 - 09:03 AM]
AMC Networks Developing Original True Crime Series Offering Bold and Unexpected Perspectives on the Genre
Mona Chalabi, Naomi Ekperigin, Cameron Esposito and Jena Friedman are among the featured auspices.

[08/07/20 - 09:02 AM]
AMC Announces Second Season Renewal for the Episodic Anthology "Soulmates" from Emmy(R) Award-Winning Writer Will Bridges and Brett Goldstein
The renewal comes ahead of the series' season one debut on Sunday, October 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/07/20 - 09:01 AM]
AMC Networks Announces Fall and Winter 2020-21 Premiere Dates for New and Returning Original Series and Specials
Newly announced season premieres include SundanceTV's "The A Word," IFC's "Baroness von Sketch Show" and AMC's "Eli Roth's History of Horror."

[08/07/20 - 08:22 AM]
From Executive Producer Guillermo del Toro, "Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans" Arrives on Netflix in 2021
"Trollhunters," "3 Below" and "Wizards" will combine for one epic adventure.

[08/07/20 - 08:21 AM]
Landscape Designer Jamie Durie Transforms Neglected Outdoor Spaces in New HGTV Series "Backyard Takeover"
Premiering Friday, August 21, the series spotlights Jamie as he works with two families in each episode to turn their lackluster backyards into showstopping, personalized outdoor oases.

[08/07/20 - 08:12 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: Originals Keep ABC on Top in Demos
The Alphabet's "To Tell the Truth" leads the night among adults 18-49.

[08/07/20 - 06:40 AM]
NBC News & MSNBC to Launch Special Week-Long Series "Coronavirus and the Classroom" as Schools Grapple with Reopening Amid Pandemic
On Thursday, August 13, Lester Holt will anchor a live primetime special on NBC, featuring NBC News correspondents, newsmakers and additional experts sharing practical guidance for kids, parents and teachers as they navigate the return to school during the pandemic.

[08/07/20 - 05:00 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Unveils Steve McQueen's Official "Mangrove" Trailer Timed to the 50th Anniversary of the Historic March on Portnall Road
"Mangrove" is one of five films featured in "Small Axe," the highly anticipated anthology series from the Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe-winning filmmaker.

[08/07/20 - 01:51 AM]
"Jaguar" the New Netflix Series Starring Blanca Suarez Starts Production
The shooting of this new production will take place at different locations in Spain.

[08/06/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 6
Updates include: Bobby Cannavale to round out cast of Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers"; Valerie Mahaffey tapped for ABC's "Big Sky"; and FOX's "I Can See Your Voice" resumes production.

[08/06/20 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Aggretsuko" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Retsuko's rage rises another octave when she finds herself moonlighting with an underground idol group to pay off her debts.

[08/06/20 - 03:10 PM]
Kwame Patterson and Arlen Escarpeta Join the Cast of OWN's Peabody Award-Winning Drama "David Makes Man," From Academy Award Winner Tarell Alvin McCraney
Patterson and Escarpeta join returning series regulars Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Travis Coles and Cayden K. Williams for season two.

[08/06/20 - 01:15 PM]
Video: OWN and SeeHer Host Groundbreaking Conversation "Reflecting Black Women in 2020 and Beyond" August 6
Panelists include Paul Garnes, Dee Harris-Lawrence, Tina Lifford and Kym Whitley.

[08/06/20 - 12:36 PM]
Video: "The Proud Family" Cast and Creative Team Reunited for NAACP's Arts, Culture & Entertainment Festival
The panel was moderated by Keke Palmer, who announced that she will be joining the cast of Disney+'s upcoming series "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder."

[08/06/20 - 12:08 PM]
Coming-of-Age Family Film "Desert Dolphin" Skates to Netflix
Prerna, a teenager growing up in rural India, comes of age when she's introduced to the sport of skateboarding.

[08/06/20 - 12:02 PM]
BYUtv Brings Back "All-Round Champion" for Season 2
The inspirational unscripted series, co-produced by BYUtv and marblemedia, assembles ten of North America's most decorated young winter athletes to compete in the ultimate winter sports competition.

[08/06/20 - 12:01 PM]
BYUtv Schedules Robust Slate of Fall Premieres
"Due to extensive planning and fortuitous circumstances, BYUtv is able to offer a full slate of premieres early in the fall despite this year's challenges," said Michael Dunn.

[08/06/20 - 11:59 AM]
HBO Sports to Premiere Documentary Film "Wild Card: The Downfall of a Radio Loudmouth," Chronicling Craig Carton's Double Life and Downfall October 7
The film reveals how the radio host's secret insatiable gambling addiction, financed by an illicit ticket-broking business, brought his career to a sudden halt when he was arrested by FBI agents and charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and securities fraud.

[08/06/20 - 11:59 AM]
As the Clock Ticks Towards Winter, Seven Strangers Leave the Comforts of Home to Try and Build a Self-Sustaining Alaskan Community in Discovery Series "100 Days Wild"
Discovery's new series spotlights a new generation who leave their homes and every creature comfort behind as they set out to take on a vast expanse of Alaska.

[08/06/20 - 11:24 AM]
Amazon Studios Announces New First Look Deal with Grammy Award-Winning Artist Lizzo
"I'm so excited to partner with the amazing team at Amazon," said Lizzo. "Thank you to Jen Salke and the rest of the team for making this dream come true. I can't wait to get started and share my vision with the world."

[08/06/20 - 11:00 AM]
Amazon Studios Greenlights "A League of Their Own" Series from Sony Pictures Television
The new hour-long series comes from executive producers and co-creators Abbi Jacobson, who also stars, and Will Graham.

[08/06/20 - 10:33 AM]
Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn and Her Dog Lucy Host New Unscripted Series "The Pack" For Amazon Prime Video
Filmed earlier this year, the series will premiere later in 2020 on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories.

[08/06/20 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Limited Series "The Undoing" Debuts October 25
Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant star in the project, which was originally set to premiere back in May.

[08/06/20 - 09:31 AM]
Josh Gates to Host Special Shark-Themed Episodes of Hit Virtual Talk-Show "Josh Gates Tonight" During Shark Week 2020 on Discovery Channel
Look for five nights of special shark-themed episodes airing Sunday, August 9 - Thursday, August 13.

[08/06/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Hoops" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The original animated comedy series starring Jake Johnson premieres August 21.

[08/06/20 - 09:00 AM]
NBCUniversal Announces Reorganization of Television and Streaming Businesses
As part of the reorganization, Paul Telegdy, Chairman of NBC Entertainment, is leaving the company.

[08/06/20 - 08:38 AM]
Stars of HGTV Mega Hit "Renovation Island" Share How They Started and Built a Successful Business in New Series "Renovation, Inc."
More than 18.5 million HGTV fans have tuned in to watch home renovation experts Bryan and Sarah Baeumler in the breakout hit series "Renovation Island" where their family embarked on an epic adventure to restore a massive, rundown beachfront resort in The Bahamas.

[08/06/20 - 08:27 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Returns on Top for CBS
The Eye pulls in front among both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/06/20 - 08:08 AM]
Video: "John Was Trying to Contact Aliens" - Official Trailer - Netflix
John Shepherd spent 30 years trying to contact extraterrestrials by broadcasting music millions of miles into space.

[08/06/20 - 07:05 AM]
YouTube Originals Documentary "Life in a Day 2020" Receives Over 300,000 Global Submissions
The final film will be composed entirely of selected contributions from participants, and aims to showcase just how extraordinary life can be on an ordinary day.

[08/06/20 - 06:32 AM]
"MTV's Ghosted: Love Gone Missing" Returns with First-Ever Virtual Episodes on Wednesday, September 2nd at 9PM ET/PT
In a fully self-shot season, ghostbusting co-hosts Rachel Lindsay and Travis Mills put their internet sleuthing skills to test as they work remotely to help individuals track down their ghosts and finally get the closure that they need.

[08/06/20 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" - A Film by Charlie Kaufman - Official Trailer - Netflix
Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons, Toni Collette and David Thewlis star in the adaptation of Iain Reid's acclaimed novel, due on September 4.

[08/06/20 - 04:00 AM]
Sundance Now and Acorn TV Acquire New Zealand Drama Series "One Lane Bridge"
The six-episode series will make its U.S. and Canadian premiere on Thursday, September 17 with weekly episodes.

[08/05/20 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 5
Updates include: Hulu's "High Fidelity," Freeform's "Siren" among wave of cancellations; NBC's "Connecting" casts quintet; and Disney Channel orders third season of "T.O.T.S."

[08/05/20 - 01:34 PM]
truTV Renews Top-Rated Comedy "Tacoma FD" for Season Three
To date, "Tacoma FD" Season 2 has reached 11 million viewers.

[08/05/20 - 01:32 PM]
truTV's Success with "Impractical Jokers" Franchise Strengthens Across Platforms
In addition to resuming production on "Impractical Jokers" Season 9, the company has ordered a third season of TBS's "The Misery Index" and 10 additional episodes of truTV's "Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party."

[08/05/20 - 01:29 PM]
WarnerMedia Announces Series Order for Heart-Pounding, Beloved Game Show "The Cube," Executive Produced and Hosted by NBA Legend Dwyane Wade
The show features pairs of contestants who must demonstrate skill, nerve and determination by braving The Cube, where they attempt seemingly simple physical tasks within the nerve-wracking confines of a glass box in the hope of winning a major cash prize.

[08/05/20 - 11:31 AM]
Selena Gomez's Cooking Show "Selena + Chef" to Stream on HBO Max Beginning August 13th
The world-renowned chefs featured during the season includes Angelo Sosa, Antonia Lofaso, Candice Kumai, Daniel Holzman, Jon & Vinny, Ludo Lefebvre, Nancy Silverton, Nyesha Arrington, Roy Choi, and Tonya Holland.

[08/05/20 - 10:31 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Trailer and Key Art for Ridley Scott's "Raised by Wolves"
The highly-anticipated series premiere will debut on Thursday, September 3 on HBO Max.







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[11/22/24 - 10:15 AM]
Apple's Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Lands Early Season Two Renewal
Starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm, "Your Friends & Neighbors" will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 11 with two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, May 30.

[11/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Apple Original Films' "Fly Me to the Moon" to Premiere December 6, 2024
Since its debut in theaters worldwide, the film has received the Verified Hot certification on Rotten Tomatoes by fans.

[11/22/24 - 08:03 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Blumhouse's "Speak No Evil" Beginning December 6
The psychological horror thriller stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Scoot McNairy, and more!

[11/22/24 - 07:35 AM]
2024 "Emirates NBA Cup" Championship Game Exclusively on ABC and ESPN+ December 17
In addition, ESPN platforms will exclusively present a semifinal game and a quarterfinal game as part of its 2024 Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Round coverage.

[11/22/24 - 07:12 AM]
Peacock and Sky's Original Hit Drama Series "The Day of the Jackal" Scores Second Season Renewal
In the US it ranked #1 on Peacock's Top 10 TV Shows on its platform and was a Top 5 streaming original in the US for its opening weekend (according to preliminary Nielsen data).

[11/22/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Chef's Table" Volume 7 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Meet five world-class chefs who redefine culinary boundaries with delicious, innovative dishes honoring their diverse cultures and personal philosophies.

[11/22/24 - 05:41 AM]
"They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" Set for January 2025 on ESPN
Airing on Friday nights/early Saturday mornings, the new personality-driven, one-hour program will take its inspiration from traditional late-night television, emphasizing a comedic approach throughout all five scheduled episodes which run in conjunction with the finale of the NFL regular season and playoffs.

[11/22/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Ad Vitam" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After escaping an attempted murder, Franck Lazarev (Guillaume Canet) must find his wife Léo, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men.

[11/21/24 - 04:01 PM]
"Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die" Premieres December 10: A Battle for Supremacy Begins
In the shadows of Korea's rugby world, seven teams engage in a fierce battle of strength, strategy, and teamwork - all vying to be crowned champion.

[11/21/24 - 04:00 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Night Special Event To Commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of "Mary Poppins"
First, "The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20," a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film's living legends, airs Wednesday, November 27 on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+.

[11/21/24 - 01:32 PM]
2024 International Emmy Nominees on Hulu
Check out these Emmy-worthy international series streaming on Hulu.

[11/21/24 - 01:12 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Semifinals Is Top Program of the Night in Adults 18-49 and All Key Women Demographics
The spectacular season 33 penultimate episode grew over the previous week's 500th episode celebration in both Total Viewers (5.19 million vs. 5.13 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.75 rating vs. 0.71 rating), hitting a season high in Total Viewers.

[11/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Orders Five Additional Episodes of Its Friday Night Comedy Hit "Happy's Place"
The "Happy's Place" premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.

[11/21/24 - 12:14 PM]
NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and Believe Entertainment Group's "Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids" Is Now Available to Rent on Amazon Prime
The feature-length documentary captures the incredible true story of the dolls, leaving nothing untouched, including the fundamental dispute over who originated the idea.

[11/21/24 - 12:14 PM]
MGM+ Renews Sci-Fi Horror Series "From" for Season Four
The series is set to return to production in Nova Scotia in 2025, and premiere in 2026.