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[08/09/23 - 08:01 PM]
Indonesian Period Drama "Cigarette Girl" Coming to Netflix on November 2
Based on the novel by Ratih Kumala, the period drama tells an epic romance set against the tobacco industry in 1960s Indonesia.

[08/09/23 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Cold Case Files: DNA Speaks" - Trailer - Hulu
The new, 10-part documentary series focuses on murder cases that remained unsolved for decades and were ultimately cracked with DNA evidence.

[08/09/23 - 05:01 PM]
The Unlimited Possibilities of Japan's Unscripted Content
Among the 15 unscripted titles are dating show "Is She The Wolf?," premiering September 3 on Netflix.

[08/09/23 - 04:31 PM]
Video: "Risqué Business: Taiwan" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Shin Dong-youp and Sung Si-kyung embark on a laughter-filled journey to Taiwan, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of its sex culture and business.

[08/09/23 - 01:51 PM]
Disney+ to Launch Ad-Supported Subscription Offering in Several Countries Across Europe and in Canada on November 1
As pricing is updated for various plans later this year, subscribers in the U.S. will have access to a new ad-free bundled subscription plan, starting September 6, featuring Disney+ Premium and Hulu (No Ads) for $19.99/month.

[08/09/23 - 10:51 AM]
Fall Into Autumn with Great American Family - Seven New Original Movies Premiere as Part of Network's "Great American Autumn" Program Event, Begins September 2
Celebrating the season is at the heart of Great American Autumn.

[08/09/23 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Virgin River" Season 5 Part 1 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Mel adjusts to a different pace of life, Jack works to grow his business, and the town faces new threats as secrets begin to surface in Virgin River.

[08/09/23 - 10:01 AM]
MGM+ Original Docuseries "NFL Icons" Season Three Premieres October 21
Season three will spotlight Pro Football Hall of Famers Jim Brown, Charles Woodson, Bill Cowher, and Mike Singletary.

[08/09/23 - 09:35 AM]
FOX Renews Powerhouse Cooking Competition Series "MasterChef" for 14th Season with Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich
This summer, "MasterChef" is averaging 3.1 million Total Viewers in the Live + 7 Day metric, ranking as Wednesday's #1 entertainment program in the key Adults 18-49 demographic.

[08/09/23 - 09:04 AM]
Veteran Voices and Impressive Newcomers Highlight ESPN's Industry-Leading College Football Coverage for 2023-24 Season
More than two dozen teams of veteran play-by-play commentators, multifaceted analysts and versatile reporters will cover the season from August's Week 0 kickoff through the College Football Playoff National Championship in Houston in January 2024.

[08/09/23 - 09:03 AM]
New Season of "Mountain Men" Starts August 24 on The History Channel
In the farthest reaches of the North American wilderness, some of the bravest men and women chose to step away from modern conveniences to embrace this rugged lifestyle.

[08/09/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Put a ring on it - or split? Five new couples test their commitment by pairing up with different partners in another season of this social experiment.

[08/09/23 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Orders Comedy "The Franchise" to Series
Himesh Patel and Aya Cash star alongside previously announced cast Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant, and Daniel Brühl in the half-hour comedy series from Sam Mendes, Armando Iannucci, and Jon Brown.

[08/09/23 - 08:35 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer for Three-Part Event "The Continental: From the World of John Wick"
The three-part event premieres September 22, followed by Night 2 airing September 29 and Night 3 airing October 6.

[08/09/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "FC Barcelona: A New Era" Season 2 - Official Trailer
Find out how the journey went in the new season starting on September 6.

[08/09/23 - 07:00 AM]
New Apple Original Comedy "Still Up" to Premiere Globally Friday, September 22 on Apple TV+
"Still Up" is an almost romantic comedy set in the after-hours world of insomniacs Danny (Craig Roberts) and Lisa (Antonia Thomas) who have no secrets except their feelings for each other.

[08/09/23 - 06:32 AM]
Video: "Predators" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Experience life through the eyes of cheetahs, polar bears and more of the planet's most powerful hunters as they fight against the odds to survive.

[08/09/23 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "B.O." - Official Trailer - Netflix Brazil
A fearful delegate. A squadron of fearless policemen. When these worlds collide in a police department in Rio de Janeiro, anything can happen.

[08/09/23 - 06:00 AM]
Disney+ Subscribers Will Receive Special Access to "Star Wars: Ahsoka" Merchandise When Series Premieres on August 23
U.S. Disney+ subscribers will be granted early access to products including the Ahsoka Legacy Saber Set, all-new adult and youth Ahsoka fleece and t-shirts, a Star Wars Chopper (C1-10P) Interactive Remote Control Astromech Droid toy, collectibles including an Ahsoka bust, pin, and mug, and more (while supplies last)!

[08/09/23 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Lighthouse" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Two leading entertainers casually get together for some real talk, shedding light on their vulnerabilities and worries, with lots of laughs along the way.

[08/08/23 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "6ixtynin9 The Series" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A woman, fired from a financial corporation, returns home with no money. However, she finds a box with a fortune in front of her door, and decides to keep it. However, the people that left it there soon want it back.

[08/08/23 - 05:31 PM]
Video: "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" - Tease - Paramount+
"Lawmen: Bass Reeves" comes from executive producer Taylor Sheridan and stars award-winning actor David Oyelowo.

[08/08/23 - 03:01 PM]
ABC News' 'Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Key Demos - Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
Season to date, "Nightline" is growing compared to the same point last season in Total Viewers (+2% - 884,000 vs. 864,000).

[08/08/23 - 11:20 AM]
TLC Fan-Favorites "My Big Fat Fabulous Life" and "Welcome to Plathville" Set to Anchor Tuesday Nights Beginning September 5
Both of these popular series spotlight the ups and downs of changing family dynamics and the heartfelt, relatable journeys that come with navigating life's twists and turns will be on full display.

[08/08/23 - 10:42 AM]
CNN Films to Premiere "Little Richard: I Am Everything" for TV on Monday, September 4 at 9pm ET/PT
The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and tells the story of the Black queer origins of rock n' roll, exploding the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator - the originator - Richard Penniman.

[08/08/23 - 10:06 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of July 31: "The Lincoln Lawyer" and "Heartstopper" Return Atop the English TV List
Returning favorites rounded out the list with "The Witcher" Season 3 at #3 (5.4M views), "Sweet Magnolias" Season 3 at #4 (2.9M views), "Fatal Seduction" at #7 (1.9M views), "Too Hot to Handle" at #8 (1.9M views) and "CoComelon" at #10 (1.6M views).

[08/08/23 - 09:54 AM]
Hallmark Media's Wonya Lucas to Step Down as President & CEO at the End of 2023
Lucas will continue to serve on the Hallmark Media Board of Directors where her experiences and insights will help shape the strategic direction of the business.

[08/08/23 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Sitting in Bars with Cake" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Inspired by true events, the film follows best friends Jane (Yara Shahidi) and Corinne (Odessa A'zion) navigating life in Los Angeles in their twenties.

[08/08/23 - 09:13 AM]
MTV Reveals Nominations for 2023 "Video Music Awards" ("VMAs")
Taylor Swift (8) leads this year's nominations, looking for a repeat "Video of the Year" victory after breaking records last year to become the only artist to win 3x in the highly covered category.

[08/08/23 - 09:13 AM]
Apple and Major League Baseball Announce September "Friday Night Baseball" Schedule on Apple TV+
Fans in 60 countries and regions can enjoy two marquee matchups over 25 weeks with no local broadcast restrictions.

[08/08/23 - 09:07 AM]
A New Adventure Begins with "LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest" Premiering August 18, Exclusively on Disney+
The all-new animated special features the voices of Jodi Benson as Ariel, Auli'i Cravalho as Moana, Mandy Moore as Rapunzel, Anika Noni Rose as Tiana, and Katie Von Till as Snow White.

[08/08/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Fair Play" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a young couple's relationship to the brink, threatening to unravel far more than their recent engagement.

[08/08/23 - 08:22 AM]
A New 10-Episode Season of Hit Series "Tough Love with Hilary Farr" Premieres Monday, Sept. 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV
In season two of the hit HGTV series, a new roster of discontented homeowners will receive a spoonful of "Tough Love with Hilary Farr" to cure their house-related woes.

[08/08/23 - 08:01 AM]
Suspenseful and Compelling Anthology Series, "The Pact," Returns to Sundance Now and AMC+ on Thursday, August 31
The new six-part season from returning series creator Pete McTighe will see the series tell a whole new story with a brand-new cast while maintaining the series' beautiful Welsh setting and its focus on secrets and lies.

[08/08/23 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey"
The film is a character-driven documentary that follows some of the most intriguing prospects in the NBA's developmental league, the NBA G League, as they compete to earn the ultimate reward of an NBA roster spot.

[08/08/23 - 07:06 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Drops Trailer for Gripping New Series "The Changeling," Starring and Executive Produced by LaKeith Stanfield
"The Changeling" will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Friday, September 8 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode every Friday through October 13.

[08/08/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Conversations Project" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Take a seat with our dinner party hosts Elaine Welteroth, David Lawrence, and Marc Spears and their phenomenal guests as they kick off "The Conversations Project."

[08/08/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Archer" - Final Season Official Trailer - FX
Rampage like it's your last. The final season of FXX's "Archer" premieres August 30.

[08/08/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "A Day and a Half" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a desperate bid to reunite with his daughter, an armed man bursts into the medical center where his estranged wife works and kidnaps her.

[08/07/23 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Once Upon a Crime" - Official Trailer - Netflix
While at the royal ball with Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood finds herself in the middle of a mystery. Can she solve the case before midnight strikes?

[08/07/23 - 12:07 PM]
TLC Ranks as the #1 Cable Network on Monday Night with Key Demos
"90 Day Fiance: The Other Way" was the number one cable program of the night with Women 25-54, Women 18-49 and Women 18-34, including a season high 1.52 L3 rating among Women 25-54.

[08/07/23 - 10:11 AM]
Peacock Announces Catch-Up Event Ahead of Season Two Premiere of Craig Robinson's "Killing It," with Episodes Dropping on YouTube, TikTok and USA Network
Season two premieres on Thursday, August 17 with all episodes.

[08/07/23 - 10:00 AM]
Great American Family Reigns as TV's Fastest-Growing Network for Nine Consecutive Months
Great American Family also retained its position as TV's fastest-growing network in 2023 to-date with the largest gains in Total Day Households (+165%) and Total Viewers (+161%); and Primetime Households (+141%) and Total Viewers (+139%).

[08/07/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Kim vs. Kanye: The Divorce" - Official Trailer - Max
Two sides. One divorce. "Kim vs. Kanye: The Divorce" is now streaming on Max.

[08/07/23 - 08:02 AM]
Disney's Live-Action Reimagining of "The Little Mermaid" to Debut on Disney+ September 6, 2023
Disney+ subscribers will be able to access special bonus content, including Oscar winner Javier Bardem as King Triton performing the song "Impossible Child."

[08/07/23 - 07:32 AM]
Video: "Love, Sex & 30 Candles" - Trailer - Netflix
When they hit the age of 30, Dikeledi, Sade, Linda and Nolwazi deal with hardships, relationships and one little secret that might tear their friendship apart.

[08/07/23 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Down for Love" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A heartwarming quest for love, this feel-good reality show follows several people with Down syndrome as they navigate the trials and triumphs of dating.

[08/07/23 - 07:30 AM]
Stand Up to Cancer Returns on August 19, 2023 for Eighth Roadblock Televised Fundraising Special Commemorating 15 Years of Impact
The biennial special will air simultaneously on more than 50 participating media platforms across the United States and Canada, including all four major broadcast networks in the U.S. Broadcasters carrying the show are donating one hour of simultaneous commercial-free prime time.

[08/07/23 - 05:17 AM]
International Originals Travel to Paramount+ Globally
Among the slate of originals, British drama "The Gold" will premiere across all international markets on September 14 and in the US on September 17.

[08/07/23 - 05:01 AM]
The CW Network Extends Contract of Dennis Miller as President
"Dennis has done an outstanding job since taking leadership of The CW," said Perry Sook, Nexstar's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.







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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.