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    [tuesday, january 31, 2023]    
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[01/31/23 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 31
Updates include: "Elsbeth," "Matlock" ordered to pilot at CBS; Showtime tables "Dexter" franchise, for now; and HBO Max formally passes on Greg Berlanti's "Green Lantern" TV series.

[01/31/23 - 08:21 PM]
Samantha Ruth Prabhu to Star Alongside Varun Dhawan in Prime Video's Indian Original Series Within the "Citadel" Franchise
The streaming service also confirmed that the production is currently underway in Mumbai.

[01/31/23 - 05:45 PM]
Dr. Phil McGraw Chooses to End His Top-Rated Daytime Talk Show After 21 Seasons
In the immediate future, McGraw will focus on prime-time programming and plans to announce a strategic prime-time partnership, scheduled for an early 2024 launch, which will expand his reach and increase his impact on television and viewers.

[01/31/23 - 02:24 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of January 23: "You People" Took the Top Spot on the English Films List; Oscar Bump for "All Quiet on the Western Front"
Season 2 of "Ginny & Georgia" is holding on strong on the English TV List with 55.61M hours viewed.

[01/31/23 - 01:01 PM]
Showtime Sports Announces "Headliners with Rachel Nichols," Premiering on Showtime Streaming and On Demand Platforms
The series will feature sit-down interviews with the most compelling figures in basketball and culture, seeking the biggest stories in the game.

[01/31/23 - 01:01 PM]
Tubi Signs Content Deal with Warner Bros. Discovery Adding 14 WB Branded FAST Channels and 225+ AVOD Titles Totaling Over 2,000 Hours
"Westworld," "Raised by Wolves," "Legendary," "FBoy Island," "The Nevers," "Finding Magic Mike," "Head of the Class," and "The Time Traveler's Wife" will be available via three brand new FAST channels curated by Tubi.

[01/31/23 - 12:31 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54 for the 2nd Straight Week
Season to date, "Nightline" is growing compared to the same point last season in Total Viewers (+8% - 913,000 vs. 842,000).

[01/31/23 - 11:32 AM]
"Tamron Hall" Grows Year to Year for the 14th Consecutive Week in Total Viewers
"Tamron Hall" ranks among the season's Top 5 highest-rated syndicated talk shows in Households (0.7 rating - No. 5 tie).

[01/31/23 - 11:02 AM]
NBA TV to Premiere "Shaq: The Rookie Season" - A Look Back at Shaquille O'Neal's First Year with Orlando Magic - Monday, Feb. 13, at 10 p.m. ET
The latest Basketball Stories retrospective looks back at Shaquille O'Neal's first season with the Orlando Magic.

[01/31/23 - 11:02 AM]
NBC Orders Third Season of Its Hit Drama "La Brea"
Season two resumes tonight with back-to-back episodes at 9 and 10 p.m. on NBC and next day on Peacock.

[01/31/23 - 10:59 AM]
Bravo Takes the Stage with Six-Part Limited Series "SWV & XSCAPE: The Queens of R&B" Premiering Sunday, March 5 at 9:30 P.M. ET/PT
This six-part limited series puts fans in a VIP front-row seat and offers backstage access to '90s nostalgia as SWV and XSCAPE pull back the curtain on their personal and professional lives and prepare to hit the stage together.

[01/31/23 - 10:32 AM]
Most-Watched Edition of "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC" in Four Years
The ESPN-produced broadcast on ABC generated an average of 3.7 million viewers (3,691,000), peaking with 5,035,000 viewers from 11:15-11:30 p.m. ET.

[01/31/23 - 10:32 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" Builds Week to Week and Year to Year in Viewers
On average for the 2022-2023 season, "Live with Kelly and Ryan" is the No. 1 daytime talk show - network or syndicated - in Households (1.6 rating), Total Viewers (2.306 million) and Women 25-54 (0.6 rating).

[01/31/23 - 10:15 AM]
Hulu Orders "King of the Hill" Reboot from Original Co-Creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels and 20th Television Animation
The animated series will star original voice talent including Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Stephen Root, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardwick and Lauren Tom.

[01/31/23 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Debuts Official Teaser Trailer for "The Power"
The emotionally driven global thriller is based on British author Naomi Alderman's award-winning novel, and will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, March 31 with new episodes available each Friday, leading up to the season finale on May 12.

[01/31/23 - 09:32 AM]
Peacock and NBC Sports Announce 2023 "MLB Sunday Leadoff" Schedule
Beginning on Sunday, April 23, with the defending National League champion Philadelphia Phillies hosting the Colorado Rockies at 12:05 p.m. ET from Citizens Bank Park, Peacock will stream an NBC Sports-produced baseball game live in 19 of 20 weeks.

[01/31/23 - 09:06 AM]
DC Studios Announces Slate of 10 New Film and Television Projects
The television projects for HBO Max include "Creature Commandos," "Waller," "Booster Gold," "Lanterns" and "Paradise Lost."

[01/31/23 - 09:06 AM]
Super Bowl Week: FOX Sports and FOX Deportes Deliver 50 Hours of Live Gameday and Weekday Programming for Super Bowl LVII
On Super Bowl Sunday, FOX broadcasts seven-and-a-half hours of pregame coverage from its set on the Great Lawn outside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., before moving inside to the set in the northeast tunnel of the stadium just prior to kickoff.

[01/31/23 - 09:06 AM]
Prime Video Acquires Exclusive U.S. Streaming Rights from MGM for "The Devil's Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes"
The docuseries is available to stream now on Prime Video in the U.S. only.

[01/31/23 - 09:00 AM]
"Survivor" Announces the 18 New Castaways Competing on the 44th Edition with a Thrilling 2-Hour Season Premiere Airing Wednesday, March 1
The individuals competing on season 44 are fans from diverse backgrounds who bring fresh perspectives to this new era of the game, with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast.

[01/31/23 - 09:00 AM]
"Sunday Night Rocks" Returns to AXS TV with the Debuts of All-New Original Series "Rockstar Shuffle" & "Parking Lot Payday" on February 19
"Rockstar Shuffle" gives music lovers a rare look into their favorite rock icons as they share their own priceless stories, showoff their personal collections of music memorabilia, reflect on the most-treasured memories from their acclaimed careers, and so much more.

[01/31/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Love is Blind: After the Altar" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
A year after the weddings, some old flames have reunited, while others try to navigate next steps in their relationships.

[01/31/23 - 08:00 AM]
The Teams from "FBI," "FBI: International" and "FBI: Most Wanted" Join Forces in an Action-Packed New Global Crossover Event, Tuesday, April 4 on CBS
Details on the high-stakes bicontinental case will be announced in the following weeks.

[01/31/23 - 07:02 AM]
Questlove Announces Hip Hop 50 Tribute Performance at "The 65th Annual Grammy Awards"
The performance is part of the Paramount Global initiative to honor the 50th anniversary of hip hop in partnership with Mass Appeal.

[01/31/23 - 07:01 AM]
"The Last of Us" Grows to 6.4 Million Viewers Sunday Night
Four current HBO Original series now have cross platform audiences averaging more than 15 million viewers per episode.

[01/31/23 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Sizzles on Sunday Night with Massive Viewership, Led by Most-Watched NFL Conference Championship Game in Four Years
CBS delivered massive viewership on Sunday night with a total of 63 million viewers for its coverage of the AFC Championship Game and a post-game episode of hit drama "Fire Country," according to Nielsen national ratings.

[01/31/23 - 06:20 AM]
Nate Burleson and Charli D'Amelio Will Bring the Slime as Co-Hosts of "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023," Live on Saturday, March 4, at 7 P.M. (ET/PT)
The news was revealed today on "CBS Mornings."

[01/31/23 - 06:00 AM]
Roku Locks FAST Deal with Warner Bros. Discovery for The Roku Channel; New FAST Channels Will Feature Popular Titles Including "Westworld," "The Bachelor," "Cake Boss," "Say Yes to the Dress," "F-Boy Island," and More
Featuring popular premium content including "Westworld," "The Bachelor," "Cake Boss," "Say Yes to the Dress," "F-Boy Island," and more, the channels will arrive on The Roku Channel in spring 2023.

[01/31/23 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "In Love All Over Again" - Official trailer - Netflix
Ever since they met, Irene and Julio have been falling in love, splitting up, and then trying again. Will they ever find their happy ending?

[01/31/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "10 Days of A Good Man" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A lawyer turned private investigator takes on a missing person case, propelling him on an unexpected and life-altering quest.

[01/30/23 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 30
Updates include: Showtime cancels trio, drops others from streaming service; Phoebe Dynevor to exit Netflix's "Bridgerton"; and Hulu's "Reboot," FX on Hulu's "Kindred" among latest to get the axe.

[01/30/23 - 03:01 PM]
BET Announces Groundbreaking Four-Part Original Primetime Documentary Series "Black + Iconic" Exploring the Profound Impact and Lasting Influence of Seminal Black Icons in Fashion, Music, Film, and Dance
"Black + Iconic: Style Gods" premieres on Saturday, February 18 at 8:00/7:00c on BET, BET Her, BET+, and VH1.

[01/30/23 - 02:11 PM]
Springtime Gets Even Sweeter with the Return of Food Network's "Spring Baking Championship" and "Spring Baking Championship: Easter"
Both series return back-to-back Monday, March 6 starting at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/30/23 - 01:37 PM]
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group Launches New Court Series "Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams"
The new court series is a daily one-hour strip for fall 2023, available to broadcast television stations, as well as global cable, network, and digital distribution platforms.

[01/30/23 - 01:11 PM]
Apple TV+ Renews Global Hit Comedy Series "Acapulco" for Season Three
The 10-episode third season is set to go into production this spring.

[01/30/23 - 12:21 PM]
FOX Entertainment Announces Multi-Year Hulu Content Partnership
Under the terms of the agreement, all FOX primetime entertainment programming will continue to stream on Hulu the next day following its linear telecast.

[01/30/23 - 10:01 AM]
Focus Features' "Spoiler Alert" to Stream Exclusively on Peacock February 3
Based on Michael Ausiello's best-selling memoir, the film is a heartwarming, funny, and life-affirming story that follows the 14-year love affair between entertainment journalist Michael (Jim Parsons) and his photographer partner, Kit (Ben Aldridge).

[01/30/23 - 09:00 AM]
Starz Greenlights Fourth Season of "Power Book II: Ghost" Ahead of March 17 Season Three Premiere and Adds Michael Ealy to Cast in a Major Role
Ealy joins the cast as Detective Don Carter, a rising NYPD officer who was on track to become Police Commissioner, until his wife was killed in a crossfire between rival drug gangs.

[01/30/23 - 08:20 AM]
OWN's "Complicated" Relationship Series "Put a Ring on It" Returns for Season 4 on Friday, March 17th at 9 PM EST / 8 PM CST
At the center of the emotionally-charged series are three couples embarking on the ultimate "do or die" relationship test to determine whether they should ring wedding bells... or call it quits.

[01/30/23 - 08:06 AM]
FOX Sports Primed for Milestone 10th Super Bowl with Star-Studded Cast of Dynamic Voices Telling the Story of Super Bowl LVII
FOX Sports' lead NFL announce team of play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt and three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen call Super Bowl LVII, marking the duo's first Super Bowl in their second season together.

[01/30/23 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Announces New Cast and Releases First Look at Season 4 of "My Brilliant Friend"
This season, which adds Alba Rohrwacher, Irene Maiorino and Fabrizio Gifuni to the cast, is based on "The Story of the Lost Child," Elena Ferrante's fourth and final book of the quadrilogy.

[01/30/23 - 06:17 AM]
"Overtime," The "Real Time with Bill Maher" Post-Show Segment Comes to CNN Friday Nights at 11:30PM ET
Starting Friday, February 3 it will air during "CNN Tonight."

[01/30/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Murder Mystery 2" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Four years after solving their first murder mystery, Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston) are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they're invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja (Adeel Akhtar) on his private island.

[01/30/23 - 05:01 AM]
Netflix Confirms "One Piece" to Set Sail in 2023
Starring IƱaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji, the live action pirate adventure is based on the most popular manga series in history created by Eiichiro Oda.

[01/29/23 - 06:34 PM]
Harry Styles to Perform at "The 65th Annual Grammy Awards"
The news was announced in a CBS on-air promo that aired tonight during the AFC Championship game.

[01/29/23 - 05:04 PM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for Final Season of "Star Trek: Picard" During the AFC Championship Game
Additionally, the trailer revealed two new season three cast members: Ed Speleers and Todd Stashwick.

[01/29/23 - 02:14 PM]
FOX Nation's "Roseanne Barr: Cancel This!" to Debut on Monday, February 13
The one-hour program marks Ms. Barr's first return to a stand-up comedy special in nearly 20 years.

[01/27/23 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 27
Updates include: CNBC cancels "Jay Leno's Garage," "Money Court"; Peacock shelves "Dead Day"; and Phoebe Waller-Bridge brings "Tomb Raider" to Amazon.

[01/27/23 - 01:06 PM]
FOX's All-New Critically Acclaimed Drama "Accused" Delivers More Than 11 Million Viewers in Series Premiere
Additionally, it is FOX's highest-rated, most-watched and most-streamed drama debut in three years and FOX's second most-streamed drama launch ever, with 1.2 million viewers on Hulu and FOX NOW.

[01/27/23 - 12:01 PM]
From Hyped to Humbled: An All-New Season of "Naked and Afraid" Premieres Sunday, February 19 on Discovery Channel
With unprecedented obstacles and the stakes higher than ever, these diverse, history-making duos must find a way to work together with no water, no food and no clothes to endure the Everest of survival challenges.







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[04/25/24 - 08:30 AM]
CBS Renews Drama "The Equalizer" for the 2024-2025 Broadcast Season
It is a top 10 primetime broadcast drama, ranking #8 overall season-to-date with 7.89 million viewers, according to Nielsen Most Current Data.

[04/25/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Docuseries "Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza" to Premiere May 21
Directed by the multi-Emmy nominated Michael John Warren and executive produced by multi-Emmy nominees James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, the three-part series made its triumphant world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

[04/25/24 - 08:00 AM]
Lights, Camera... "Action"! The High-Octane Documentary Series Makes Its Streaming Debut on Peacock on April 26
The new series features the real lives behind some of Hollywood's top stunt performers, including behind-the-scenes footage of Universal Pictures' The Fall Guy (in theaters May 3).

[04/25/24 - 05:00 AM]
Entertainment Icon Reba McEntire to Host the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 16-time ACM Award-winning host will also take center stage to perform new music, in addition to helming country music's longest-running awards show.

[04/25/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "In Good Hands 2" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A newly reunited father and son grapple with new beginnings after tragedy, but can they manage to fill the void left by a beloved wife and mother?

[04/24/24 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Monster" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

[04/24/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Drawing Closer" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The film is a live-action adaptation of a best-selling novel that became a hot topic on social media for how it moves readers to tears.

[04/24/24 - 01:45 PM]
What's New on Max This May
Highlights include new seasons of "Hacks" and "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School"; and the streaming debuts of "Turtles All The Way Down," "Stop Making Sense" and "The Iron Claw."

[04/24/24 - 01:32 PM]
Tracee Ellis Ross Packs Her (Many) Bags for New Roku Original Travel Doc-Series "Tracee Travels" (wt)
The docu-series will shoot later this year and debut exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2025.

[04/24/24 - 10:59 AM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Key Art for Stand-Up Comedy Special "Marlon Wayans: Good Grief"
The one-hour special will premiere in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on June 4.

[04/24/24 - 09:09 AM]
Video: Disney+ Shares Official Trailer for "Jim Henson Idea Man"
Produced with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family, "Jim Henson Idea Man" is an unprecedented, intimate look at Henson's illustrious, revolutionary career and complex personal life.

[04/24/24 - 09:05 AM]
Gird Your Loins! Prime Video Releases Official First Look Images and Launch Date for "My Lady Jane"
Also announced, the series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, June 27 in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Steve Carell to Star in "The Four Seasons" Netflix Comedy Series from Universal Television
Carell will star in the series alongside Tina Fey.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
ID Announces New Docuseries "Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter"
From their outsized fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s to their headline-making struggles in recent years, the docuseries pulls back the curtain on the fraught dynamic of the Carter family and the dark side of such an abrupt rise to fame.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Black Twitter: A People's History" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.