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[10/20/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 20
Updates include: "Tyler Perry's Sistas" scores fourth season from BET; Jesse Spencer exits "Chicago Fire" after 200 episodes; and NBC's "The Thing About Pam" fills out cast.

[10/20/21 - 05:01 PM]
Watch It All Go Down! Season Three of HLN Original Series "Lies, Crimes & Video" Premieres Sunday, November 14
The six-episode series gives viewers an up-close look into terrifying 911 calls, police interrogations, jail house recordings, body camera and surveillance video captured as part of a criminal investigation.

[10/20/21 - 04:47 PM]
5.6 Million Viewers Tuned in to BET for the Premieres of Its Expansive Roster of Hit Drama and Comedy Series Last Week!
Last Tuesday night BET held the top three shows on cable for Black viewers 18-49, "The Oval" #1 including all of TV, "Assisted Living" #2, and "House of Payne" #3.

[10/20/21 - 02:21 PM]
ABC Is Thursday's No. 1 Entertainment Net for 3rd Straight Week in Adults 18-49
ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" emerged as Thursday's No. 1 entertainment show in Adults 18-49 (1.1/7), tying NBC's "Law & Order: SVU."

[10/20/21 - 11:06 AM]
Video: "The Challenge: All Stars" - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Fan-favorites test their physical & emotional boundaries in the new season, streaming November 11.

[10/20/21 - 11:03 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Annual "Fall Harvest" Event Concludes, Making the Network the #1 Most Watched on Weekends and #2 in Total Day
Overall, "Fall Harvest" featured six Saturday night original movie premieres which together averaged 1.5 million Households, 1.8 million Total Viewers and 194,000 Women 25-54.

[10/20/21 - 11:00 AM]
"Harlem" to Premiere December 3 on Prime Video
Created, written, and executive produced by Tracy Oliver, "Harlem" is a new single-camera comedy following four stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem, New York City.

[10/20/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for the Revival of Iconic Series "The Game"
The series is debuting with a two-part premiere episode on Thursday, November 11.

[10/20/21 - 09:57 AM]
discovery+ and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announce New Original Series "The Great Soul Food Cook-Off" Premiering Saturday, November 20th
The first-of-its-kind soul food cooking competition series celebrates Black chefs and the Black culinary traditions that are the cornerstone of American cuisine.

[10/20/21 - 09:03 AM]
"Rise," A New Film from Disney to Premiere in 2022 on Disney+
The film is based on the triumphant real life story about the remarkable family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league: Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo.

[10/20/21 - 09:03 AM]
It's All Fun and No Games When "Squidbillies" Returns for a Final Season on November 7
The new season features all-new covers of the show's opening theme song performed by Willie Nelson, Amanda Shires, Sturgill Simpson, and more.

[10/20/21 - 09:01 AM]
HGTV's Newest Competition Series "Flipping Showdown" Will Reward Winners with a $100,000 Cash and a Life-Changing Grand Prize
Ken and Anita Corsini, owners of Red Barn Homes, LLC a top-rated real estate business in Atlanta, will give a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for renovators and flippers to get $100,000 cash and the chance to start and grow their own real estate/flipping franchise.

[10/20/21 - 09:00 AM]
International Max Original "Para - We Are King" ("Wir Sind King") Debuts October 26
The series recently won Best Drama Series and Best Directing at the 2021 German TV Awards.

[10/20/21 - 09:00 AM]
Amazon Original "Everybody Loves Natti" to Premiere November 19 on Prime Video
Although Natti Natasha has amassed billions of views on YouTube (and over 75 million devoted social media followers), the new Amazon Original reality series marks the first time she's shared the intimate details of her personal life, including her relationship with her manager, Raphy Pina.

[10/20/21 - 08:31 AM]
New Bounce Original Documentary Focuses on Police Relationship with the Black Community
"Protect or Neglect" looks at decades of turmoil between the Black community and police officers.

[10/20/21 - 07:37 AM]
"A Million Little Things" Posts +250% Increase in L+7 Playback in Adults 18-49
"A Million Little Things" also more than doubled its overall audience after seven days of TV playback, soaring by 135% in Total Viewers (1.7 million to 4.0 million).

[10/20/21 - 06:01 AM]
Roku Brand Studio Greenlights New Episodes of Weekly Entertainment Show "Roku Recommends"
According to Roku internal data, "Roku Recommends" has been a top-10 video-on-demand television series by unique views on The Roku Channel since its debut in June 2021.

[10/20/21 - 03:06 AM]
Video: "Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight 2" - Trailer - Netflix
When something horrible happens to the only survivor of a bloody massacre, an insecure rookie cop must overcome his fears to stop further carnage.

[10/20/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Catching Killers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The investigators behind infamous serial killer cases reveal the harrowing, chilling details of their extraordinary efforts in this true crime series.

[10/19/21 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 19
Updates include: ABC orders comedy "The Son in Law" to pilot; Pablo Schreiber cast in Hulu's "Candy"; and Matt Walsh to visit "Ghosts" on CBS.

[10/19/21 - 07:31 PM]
Video: "Inspector Koo" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A reclusive ex-cop reenters the game as an insurance investigator, searching for clues in crime scenes perfectly staged by a serial killer in her midst.

[10/19/21 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Light the Night" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the red light district of 1980s Taipei, women at a popular Japanese night club navigate jealousy, heartbreak, friendship and love.

[10/19/21 - 03:01 PM]
Netflix Details Its Top 10 Series & Films to Date in Hours Viewed
The streaming service will shift to reporting on hours viewed rather than the number of accounts that choose to watch them.

[10/19/21 - 03:00 PM]
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" Grows Year-Over-Year Viewership for Fourth Consecutive Week; 12.6 Million Watch Buffalo-Tennessee Week 6 Thriller
"Monday Night Football" is continuing a banner year, up 17% and 15% season-to-date from the 2020 and 2019 seasons (seven games), respectively, averaging 13.8 million viewers this season (six games).

[10/19/21 - 02:41 PM]
Jeffrey Wright Returns for Season 2 of Vice TV's Government Expose Docu-Series, "While the Rest of Us Die"
This explosive second season takes a hard look in the mirror at the state of our nation and asks why, in the wealthiest country in the world, does daily life feel so insecure?

[10/19/21 - 02:27 PM]
Dark Secrets and Hidden Treasures Found in the Coldest Places on Earth: An All New Season of "Secrets in the Ice" Premieres October 26 on Discovery
In an all new season, experts, historians and scientists are exposing dark secrets, forgotten treasures and lost relics from the coldest and harshest places on Earth.

[10/19/21 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Kicks Off Midseason with Special Premieres of "Next Level Chef," "Call Me Kat" and "Pivoting," Following "NFL on FOX" Doubleheaders
Time period premieres for all three programs will be announced soon.

[10/19/21 - 12:42 PM]
Video: "Single Mother by Choice" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
The film tells the story of a single, workaholic woman who sets out to have a baby on her own terms; but is truly forced to go through pregnancy alone when the world throws the unimaginable year 2020 in her path.

[10/19/21 - 12:00 PM]
The CW Network Adds Two New Series to Its Expanding Roster of Scripted Acquisitions
On tap are the one-hour Italian drama "Leonardo," starring Aidan Turner in the titular role, and the half-hour Australian comedy-drama, "Bump," starring Nathalie Morris.

[10/19/21 - 12:00 PM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Announces a New Daily Podcast Hosted on Megaphone, A Spotify Company
The showcast will be an audio lift of the linear show, featuring all the hilarious monologues, performances and revealing conversations with guests across entertainment, politics, news, music and comedy.

[10/19/21 - 11:25 AM]
ABC Wednesday Comedies Up Week to Week
"The Wonder Years" built over the prior week by 7% in Total Viewers (3.2 million vs. 3.0 million) and held even week to week among Adults 18-49 (0.6/4).

[10/19/21 - 11:17 AM]
A&E's Hit-Series "Storage Wars" Returns for an All-New Season on Tuesday, November 2 at 9pm ET/PT
Ahead of the season premiere, there will be two new specials welcoming Barry Weiss back to the team which will air back-to-back on October 26.

[10/19/21 - 11:16 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Star-Studded Cast for Highly Anticipated Anthology Series "Extrapolations" from Prolific Writer, Director and Producer Scott Z. Burns
Meryl Streep, Sienna Miller, Kit Harington, Tahar Rahim, Matthew Rhys, Daveed Diggs, Gemma Chan, David Schwimmer and Adarsh Gourav will lead the new series, which is now in production.

[10/19/21 - 11:13 AM]
Executive Produced by Kris Jenner, Four-Episode Series "Foodgod" Premieres Sunday, November 14th on discovery+
Foodgod is a lifelong foodie who has gained 11 million followers for his unique celebration of all things food on social media.

[10/19/21 - 11:02 AM]
FOX's "The Simpsons" Wins Week in L7 Ratings for First Time in Nearly Seven Years
The network also had the #1 drama ("9-1-1") and #1T unscripted series of the week ("The Masked Singer").

[10/19/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Johnny Test's Ultimate Meatloaf Quest Trailer" - Netflix Futures
Join Johnny and Dukey on an epic interactive quest to find the perfect meatloaf - and save themselves from eating Dad's gross "garbage loaf" for dinner.

[10/19/21 - 11:00 AM]
"Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records" - Two-Part Docuseries Premieres on EPIX December 5th, 2021 at 10PM ET/PT
This two-part documentary series takes an in-depth look at the company's distinct approach of focusing on their artists, discovering unique talent and evolving with the ever-changing music industry.

[10/19/21 - 11:00 AM]
New Unscripted Series "Tampa Baes" to Premiere Friday, November 5 on Prime Video
The eight-episode docuseries from 3 Ball Productions follows a young group of lesbian friends in Tampa Bay, an ever-growing gay hotspot on the Florida shoreline.

[10/19/21 - 10:59 AM]
Lifetime Announces Three New Movies with All-Star Casting Premiering for Winter 2022
"We are so excited for these upcoming movies - they are a rollercoaster ride full of suspense, secrets and scandals that our audience just cannot resist," said Amy Winter, EVP and Head of Programming, Lifetime and LMN.

[10/19/21 - 10:32 AM]
Oscar Nominee Uma Thurman to Star in Showtime Series "Super Pumped" as Arianna Huffington
"We've been eager to work with Uma Thurman for a long time, and we're thrilled to have found the perfect role for her in Arianna Huffington - a role to which Uma will lend her innate complexity, intelligence and magnetism," said Amy Israel.

[10/19/21 - 10:31 AM]
Oh Boy! Disney Junior Orders Second Season of Whimsical Animated Series "Mickey Mouse Funhouse"
Featuring Disney's #1 star, Mickey Mouse and his pals - Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto, and new character Funny, the series has garnered nearly 12 million video views on Disney Junior YouTube, with new episodes ranking #1 on the Disney Junior channel.

[10/19/21 - 10:30 AM]
Woody Harrelson, John Goodman, Tiffany Haddish, Pete Davidson, Adam Devine and Blake Anderson Light Up the Screen in "The Freak Brothers," Tubi's First-Ever Original Animated Series, Debuting Sunday, November 14
The eight-episode series chronicles the escapades of a trio of stoner anti-establishment characters and their cat who wake up from a 50-year nap after smoking a magical strain of weed in 1969, and must adjust to life with a new family in present-day San Francisco.

[10/19/21 - 10:13 AM]
"Jellystone!" Celebrates Halloween in Spooktacular New Special Premiering Oct. 21 on HBO Max
Yogi, Cindy, Boo-Boo and all your favorite Hanna-Barbera characters are celebrating the spookiest time of year with an-all new Halloween-themed episode.

[10/19/21 - 10:05 AM]
Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake Spread Musical Cheer in an All-New Animated Special DreamWorks Animation's "Trolls Holiday in Harmony" Debuting Nov. 26 on NBC
Also among the featured voices: Kenan Thompson, Rachel Bloom, Ron Funches, Kunal Nayyar, Anderson .Paak, Anthony Ramos, Ester Dean, Walt Dohrn, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Karan Soni.

[10/19/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Blown Away: Christmas" - Official Trailer - Netflix
'Tis the season for five returning artists to fill the hot shop with festive designs. One will win cash for the stocking - a merry Christmas indeed!

[10/19/21 - 09:30 AM]
Comedy Central to Premiere New One-Hour Special with "The Daily Show's" Roy Wood Jr.
Filmed on October 16th at the Gothic Theater in Denver, Colorado, "Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger" is Roy's third hour-long special for Comedy Central.

[10/19/21 - 09:14 AM]
Oxygen's "911 Crisis Center" Reveals the Fast-Paced Inner Workings of an Emergency Call Center and the Unsung Heroes Expertly Handling Real, High-Stakes Distress Calls on Saturday, November 6 at 9:00PM ET/PT
Oxygen, the home for high quality true crime programming, drops viewers in the middle of the action at a dynamic Chagrin Valley area emergency call center in Ohio.

[10/19/21 - 09:01 AM]
New Episodes of Cable's #1 New Comedy "Wipeout" Return Tuesday, January 11, 2022 on TBS
Hosted by John Cena and Nicole Byer, with field host Camille Kostek, "Wipeout" is an adrenaline-fueled comedy competition series that pushes contestants' athleticism, endurance and determination as they race to win the grand cash prize.

[10/19/21 - 08:15 AM]
New Season of "Fixer to Fabulous" Starring Dave and Jenny Marrs Premieres on HGTV Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 9pm ET/PT
Stories of the husband-wife duo who renovate and design warm, welcoming spaces for families while raising their five young children and managing a family farm attracted more than 35 million viewers during season two and fueled viewer anticipation for the upcoming season premiere.

[10/19/21 - 08:15 AM]
"Snoopy in Space" Lifts Off for Season Two on Friday, November 12
After exploring the Moon and visiting the Space Station in season one, Snoopy and the Gang are ready for their next big adventure, an epic journey across the universe to discover if there really is life outside of Earth.







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[04/22/24 - 09:05 AM]
Smash Hit Home Renovation Competition Series "Rock the Block" Delivers Strong Season Ratings for HGTV
Attracting 13.6 million total viewers since it premiered on Monday, March 4, the seven-episode season boasted strong double-digit ratings gains of 53 percent among Adults 25-54 and 58 percent among Women 25-54 over the prior six weeks.

[04/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Power" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Driven to contain threats to social order, American policing has exploded in scope and scale over hundreds of years. Now, it can be described by one word: power.

[04/22/24 - 07:01 AM]
"A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" Coming to Netflix
Commissioned by the BBC, it will first premiere in the UK and Ireland on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.

[04/22/24 - 07:00 AM]
Roku Originals Goes Big with Tentpole Series "The Great American Baking Show" and "Honest Renovations"
The first seasons of both series opened as the #1 on-demand titles on The Roku Channel during their respective opening weekends.

[04/22/24 - 07:00 AM]
The Emmy-Nominated Series "Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter" Returns to AMC Networks, Revealing All-Star Talent Lineup for Select Emmy Season Episodes
The new season is set to premiere on Friday, May 24, at a new time of 10 pm PT/1 am ET exclusively on IFC and streaming on AMC+.

[04/22/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Roast of Tom Brady" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Tom Brady will take the hits when sports and comedy stars team up to roast the greatest NFL quarterback of all time.

[04/21/24 - 08:31 PM]
Netflix Reveals Cast of 65 Actors for "Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams", Streaming June 14
Unfolding over seven episodes, the series presents a different story and a new set of actors in each installment.

[04/21/24 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On the run from a past crime, Juzo Fujimaki is blackmailed into joining an illicit tournament and has to face top martial artists in deadly match-ups.

[04/20/24 - 03:00 PM]
Surprise! New "Bluey" Episode Begins Streaming Tonight on Disney+
"Surprise" arrives following the April 7 episode "Ghostbasket," and last weekend's extended-length special, "The Sign," which captivated audiences around the world.

[04/19/24 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Week of April 15-19
Updates include: CBS cancels "CSI: Vegas," "So Help Me Todd"; Sabrina Impacciatore, Domhnall Gleeson first to be cast new "The Office" series; and Don Johnson, Phillipa Soo tapped for ABC's "Dr. Odyssey."

[04/19/24 - 01:30 PM]
Earth Day 2024 Marked by Unprecedented Content Rollout Across Disney+, Hulu and Disney Entertainment Television to Celebrate the Wonders of ourHOME
Beginning April 19 through April 22, Earth Day-themed content will be spotlighted across ABC News, Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hulu, National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD and Nat Geo Mundo, with ourHOME collections on Disney+ and Hulu.

[04/19/24 - 01:00 PM]
CBS Celebrates 33 Nominations for the "51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," Airing Live, June 7 on CBS
"The Young and the Restless" and "The Bold And The Beautiful" each received 12 nominations, and "The Talk" received two nominations with the hosts nominated for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host.

[04/19/24 - 12:09 PM]
All-New Docuseries "Expedition from Hell: The Lost Tapes" Premieres Sunday, May 12 on Discovery Channel
The series unfolds a stranger-than-fiction story of Mickey Grosman, a former special forces demolitions expert who took a group of amateur adventurers on a nearly impossible journey across South America.

[04/19/24 - 09:00 AM]
"The Iron Claw" Begins Streaming on Max May 10
The film stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Stanley Simons, Maura Tierney, with Holt McCallany and Lily James.

[04/19/24 - 09:00 AM]
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Announces 2024 Daytime Emmy Nominations
The Lifetime Achievement honorees, hosts, presenters, Silver and Gold Circle honorees and telecast categories will be announced at a later date.