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[12/02/20 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 2
Updates include: Disney XD's "DuckTales" to sign off after three seasons; Julianna Margulies reports to Apple's "The Morning Show"; and FOX's "The Big Leap" taps trio.

[12/02/20 - 10:31 PM]
Video: Netflix Launches the Trailer of Its First Tamil Anthology - "Paava Kadhaigal"
The anthology is produced by Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies and Ashi Dua Sara's Flying Unicorn Entertainment, and will release exclusively on Netflix across 190 countries on December 18.

[12/02/20 - 06:54 PM]
Netflix Announces Production of "First Love", Co-Starring Hikari Mitsushima and Takeru Satoh in the First Ever Scripted Series Inspired from Songs by Hikaru Utada
Hikari Mitsushima and Takeru Satoh are attached to co-star.

[12/02/20 - 02:30 PM]
"Dateline" Returning for Its Fifth Season in National Syndication
In addition, the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" will air on local stations, five days a week in broadcast syndication beginning fall 2021.

[12/02/20 - 01:05 PM]
Bonus Episodes of "Baroness von Sketch Show" Added to Series' Final Season
The five bonus episodes will premiere on IFC Wednesdays beginning February 24, 2021.

[12/02/20 - 12:31 PM]
AMC+ Airs First-Ever "The Walking Dead Holiday Special" on Sunday, December 13
As previously announced, the six new episodes will debut Sunday, February 28 at 9:00/8:00c followed by a new episode of "Talking Dead" each week.

[12/02/20 - 12:16 PM]
ESPN & ABC Combine to Nationally Televise All Five NBA Christmas Day Games with 13 Consecutive Hours of Live Event Coverage
This marks ESPN's 19th season of Christmas Day game coverage.

[12/02/20 - 12:05 PM]
College Football Catapults Viewership Across ESPN Networks to Register Record Thanksgiving Weekend
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28.

[12/02/20 - 10:40 AM]
Video: All-New Extended Trailer for "The Masked Dancer," Premiering Sunday, December 27 on FOX!
The spin-off series will regularly air on Wednesday nights beginning January 6.

[12/02/20 - 10:34 AM]
OWN Expands Popular Friday Night Unscripted Series Lineup with "Belle Collective" Premiering January 15
The new series centers on the personal and professional lives of five successful, glamourous boss women who are redefining what it means to be a southern belle in Jackson, Mississippi.

[12/02/20 - 10:00 AM]
CBS All Access Renews Six-Man Football Docuseries "Texas 6" for Second Season
The first three episodes are currently available to stream exclusively on CBS All Access, with new episodes available on-demand weekly on Thursdays beginning tomorrow.

[12/02/20 - 09:56 AM]
Video: All-New Extended Trailer for "Call Me Kat," Premiering Sunday, January 3 on FOX!
As previously announced, the Mayim Bialik-led comedy premieres Sunday, January 3.

[12/02/20 - 09:03 AM]
Tubi Adds "The Masked Dancer" to Its Expanding Lineup of FOX Entertainment Programming
Episodes will be made available on Tubi shortly after their linear premiere.

[12/02/20 - 09:02 AM]
Ken Jeong and Joel McHale Count Down to 2021 on the All-New Special "FOX's New Year's Eve Toast & Roast 2021" (working title) Thursday, December 31, on FOX
Jeong and McHale will commemorate the past year from coast-to-coast with a live, three-and-a-half-hour "Toast & Roast" to 2020.

[12/02/20 - 09:01 AM]
FOX Unmasks a Fifth Season of Television's #1 Entertainment Show, "The Masked Singer"
"This show brings joy to so many families across the country, especially during these trying times, and we can't wait to get even more celebrities suited up in crazy costumes for an hour of pure fun every week," said Rob Wade.

[12/02/20 - 09:01 AM]
Discovery Announces the Global Launch of discovery+, The Definitive Streaming Service for the Best Real Life Entertainment in the World, Debuting January 4, 2021
Verizon will accelerate adoption of discovery+ in the U.S. with an exclusive offer that makes original programming and on-demand favorites available to new and existing customers with select plans.

[12/02/20 - 09:01 AM]
Adult Swim Greenlights Half-Hour Comedy "Teenage Euthanasia"
Set in a mildly apocalyptic near-future, "Teenage Euthanasia" centers around the Fantasy Family and their inland Florida funeral home, Tender Endings.

[12/02/20 - 08:59 AM]
Stream "Euphoria" Special Episode Early on HBO Max
HBO Max is surprising fans with an early late-night premiere of a new special episode on Thursday, December 3.

[12/02/20 - 08:32 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelorette" Tops Demos for ABC
The Alphabet once again leads the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched network.

[12/02/20 - 08:00 AM]
Nickelodeon's Brand-New Animated Preschool Series "Kinderwood" Debuts on Noggin, Net's Interactive Learning Service, Thursday, Dec. 3
A special festive episode will also air Thursday, December 3 on Nickelodeon as part of the net's "Nickmas" holiday-themed lineup.

[12/02/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Lupin" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief Assane Diop sets out to avenge his father for an injustice inflicted by a wealthy family.

[12/02/20 - 06:30 AM]
Starz Casts Academy Award(R) Winner Helen Hunt in Original Series "Blindspotting"
Hunt will play Miles's mother Rainey in the series.

[12/02/20 - 06:01 AM]
Final Ten Episodes of Emmy-Winning Worldwide Hit Series "Vikings" Premiering First on Prime Video
"On December 30, Prime members in the US, UK, Germany, Austria and Ireland will be the first to learn the fates of the beloved characters as the epic drama concludes in the final ten episodes," said Brad Beale.

[12/01/20 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 1
Updates include: Netflix rescinds "Queen Sono" renewal; David Ramsey to return as John Diggle in "Arrowverse" series; and ABC's "Big Sky" taps trio for recurring roles.

[12/01/20 - 02:08 PM]
"The Price Is Right at Night" and "Let's Make a Deal Primetime" Celebrate the Holidays with Back-to-Back Themed Primetime Specials, Tuesday, Dec. 22 on CBS!
Said duo was previously scheduled for the night prior, Monday, December 21.

[12/01/20 - 01:30 PM]
Armie Hammer to Star in Paramount+ Limited Event Series "The Offer"
The 10-episode event series is based on Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy's extraordinary, never-revealed experiences of making "The Godfather."

[12/01/20 - 01:28 PM]
PBS Programming Guide Winter 2021: January - March
Highlights include dramas "Elizabeth Is Missing," "All Creatures Great and Small," "Miss Scarlet & The Duke" and "The Long Song."

[12/01/20 - 01:06 PM]
"Little Women: Atlanta" Returns with a Two-Hour Kick Off Special Including a Tribute to Minnie on Friday, January 22
Starting on January 29 the series will premiere 90-minute supersized episodes every Friday night, followed by the all-new 30 minute after show, "Little Women: Atlanta Unfiltered," hosted by Loni Love.

[12/01/20 - 01:01 PM]
Dana Walden Reorganizes Studio and Platform Original Content Operations Under Her Purview
The restructure follows the strategic reorganization at The Walt Disney Company to accelerate the Company's growth in its direct-to-consumer businesses.

[12/01/20 - 12:38 PM]
Nickelodeon and Time's "Kid of the Year" TV Special to Simulcast on Nick, TV Land, TeenNick and Nicktoons Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
The special will also air on Comedy Central on Friday, December 11 and CBS Television Network on Monday, December 21.

[12/01/20 - 12:13 PM]
"Wonder Woman 1984" to Debut on HBO Max in 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
HBO Max will expand these capabilities to further films and TV series, as well as adding support for additional devices, throughout 2021.

[12/01/20 - 11:50 AM]
Gunpowder & Sky's Dust Teams with Balboa Productions to Develop Sci-Fi Sports Drama Series, "Meshed"
Based on the short story by Rich Larson and set in the not-so-distant future, the series is centered around Mesh technology which allows for an immersive experience of professional basketball through the eyes of its athletes.

[12/01/20 - 11:27 AM]
Jada Pinkett Smith Set to Star in Netflix's "Redd Zone" from Westbrook Studios
Based on a true story, the film follows Tia Magee (Pinkett Smith), a single mother who steps forward to help her sons and their high school football teammates, "The Bros," heal after the murder of their best friend, Dominic Redd.

[12/01/20 - 11:11 AM]
"The Talk" Announces Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth as New Hosts
They replace Marie Osmond, who left the show last season, and Eve, who announced last month she is departing the series in December after three seasons.

[12/01/20 - 11:01 AM]
Max Original "Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020" from EP Laura Benanti to Premiere Dec. 17 on HBO Max
Told in a self-shot documentary style, the special shines a light on the personal experiences and incredible musical talent of teens across America that have been confronted with the many unique challenges of 2020.

[12/01/20 - 10:06 AM]
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone Will Star in "God's Favorite Idiot," A Netflix Comedy Series
The series follows a mid level tech support employee who finds love at exactly the same time he becomes the unwitting messenger of God.

[12/01/20 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Acquires Exclusive SVOD Streaming Rights to "The Middle"
Two-time Emmy winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations.

[12/01/20 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Acquires Joe Penna's Sci-Fi Thriller "Stowaway" Starring Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette, Daniel Dae Kim and Shamier Anderson
On a mission headed to Mars, an unintended stowaway (Anderson) accidentally causes severe damage to the spaceship's life support systems.

[12/01/20 - 09:30 AM]
Starz Announces "Blindspotting" Series Cast and Begins Production in Oakland and Los Angeles
Recording artist Benjamin Earl Turner, Atticus Woodward, Jaylen Barron and Candace Nicholas-Lippman have been cast as series regulars alongside series star and Emmy Award-winner Jasmine Cephas Jones.

[12/01/20 - 09:15 AM]
Crowdsourced Storytelling Project "PBS American Portrait" Premieres A New Four-Part Documentary Series on January 5, 2021
Produced by PBS and RadicalMedia, each of the four new hour-long programs blends stories filmed by everyday people to create a chorus of voices sharing both common and unique experiences from across the country.

[12/01/20 - 09:03 AM]
All-New Special "Gordon Ramsay's American Road Trip" to Debut Tuesday, Jan. 5 on FOX
The two-hour special follows award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay as he gets out of the kitchen and hits the road with his best friends, chef Gino D'Acampo and maître d'hôtel Fred Sirieix.

[12/01/20 - 09:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Expands International Slate with Bilingual Comedy Series "Acapulco," Starring Eugenio Derbez
In "Acapulco," a young Mexican man's dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime at the hottest resort in Acapulco.

[12/01/20 - 08:34 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Disney Holiday Singalong" Sparks ABC Victory
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[12/01/20 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Song Exploder" Volume 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Featured artists in Volume 2 include Dua Lipa, The Killers, Nine Inch Nails and Natalia Lafourcade.

[12/01/20 - 08:16 AM]
Video: "Run the World" - Official Teaser - Starz
Head up, eyes on the prize, world domination.

[12/01/20 - 07:59 AM]
HBO Sports and Major League Baseball Team Up for "Under the Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia Story," Debuting December 22
The film features the deeply personal story of New York Yankees pitcher Cartsen Charles ("CC") Sabathia, Jr., using as its foundation behind-the-scenes footage from his final season with the Yankees in 2019.

[12/01/20 - 02:45 AM]
Video: "Escena en Blanco y Negro" - Official Trailer - Amazon Prime Video
Look for the streamer's latest original on Tuesday, December 15.

[12/01/20 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Prodigal daughter Tumi tries to make things right after completely ruining what should have been her sister's picture-perfect Christmas wedding.

[12/01/20 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Home for Christmas" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Johanne settles into a promising relationship while contending with new neighbors, ex-boyfriends and her own troubled family.

[11/30/20 - 11:52 PM]
Netflix Announces the Korean Adaptation of Its Spanish Original Series "La Casa de Papel"
With its production of 12 episodes of the Korean adaptation, Netflix is expected to breathe new life into the familiar storyline and bring the material afresh to global audiences.







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[12/25/24 - 10:36 AM]
Video: "Happy Gilmore 2" - Happy New Year - Netflix
Coming soon, only on Netflix.

[12/25/24 - 10:16 AM]
Video: "Doctor Who" - Season 2 Teaser - Disney+
The adventure continues: Season 2 is coming to Disney+ in 2025.

[12/25/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The hunt for a CIA agent accused of leaking secrets puts Peter and Rose in the crosshairs of a ruthless intelligence broker and a deadly war criminal.

[12/24/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Key Adult Demos for the Week of Dec. 16 Versus CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" saw gains year to year in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.

[12/24/24 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "American Primeval" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West.

[12/24/24 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Dec. 16: "Carry-On" Flies to First Again in Netflix's Top 10 This Week
Season 6 of "Virgin River" starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson debuted on top of the English TV List with 8.1 million views.

[12/24/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" Season 6 - Part 3 Date Announcement - Netflix
Granted one final chance to finish the Sekai Taikai, Daniel, Johnny and the team lay it all on the line in the ultimate championship showdown.

[12/23/24 - 02:36 PM]
College Football Playoff Scores 10.6 Million Average Viewers Across ESPN Platforms and TNT Sports
Tennessee/Ohio State and Indiana/Notre Dame on ESPN/ABC become two of top three most-watched games of the season.

[12/23/24 - 01:22 PM]
"Yellowstone" 5B Finale Continues Its Record-Breaking Run with 13.1M Total Viewers in L3 Marking the Biggest Episode in Series History
Said run marked the most watched season in the series' history with 13.6M total viewers.

[12/23/24 - 01:15 PM]
For the 4th Consecutive Year, ABC News' "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine Across the Board
"20/20" outdelivered "Dateline" in all key target demos for the 4th consecutive year - since 2021.

[12/23/24 - 01:02 PM]
NBC Is Set to Ring in the New Year with a Live Broadcast of the 136th Rose Parade Presented by Honda on Wednesday, Jan. 1
"Today" co-anchor Hoda Kotb and weather and feature anchor Al Roker will return to the booth for this year's telecast from "TV Corner."

[12/23/24 - 11:13 AM]
Award-Winning Danish Miniseries "Bullshit" Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, January 30, 2025 on Viaplay
This coming-of-age Danish language historical drama tells the powerful story of a group of lost and rebellious youths who find community and belonging in the hardcore biker gang "Bullshit," but leads to a world of brutal conflict.

[12/23/24 - 10:40 AM]
Max Renews Original Adult Animated Series "Creature Commandos," from DC Studios, for Second Season
New episodes debut weekly every Thursday on Max, with the season one finale dropping January 9.

[12/23/24 - 10:31 AM]
As an Early Holiday Gift to Fans Hallmark Announces That Its Hit Reality Competition Series, "Finding Mr. Christmas," Is Renewed for a Second Season
"Bringing this show to life was such a dream come true," said Jonathan Bennett. "There're definitely more stories to be told in season two and so much more fun to be had. We're really just scratching the surface here."

[12/23/24 - 10:02 AM]
"TMZ Investigates: Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer" Premieres Monday, January 6 at 8/7c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
TMZ exclusively speaks to several sources who say, despite his charismatic personality, Mangione also displayed a dark side and uncovers shocking new details about how he became enraged by corporate greed before quietly plotting to kill a healthcare CEO.