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[02/13/24 - 01:45 PM]
CBS Premiere Week Kicks Off with Double-Digit Network and Streaming Growth for Monday Night Lineup
"NCIS" averaged 7.32 million viewers, up +26% from last season and the #1 show of the night.

[02/13/24 - 01:18 PM]
Great American Media Proudly Presents the Worldwide Premiere of "County Rescue"
"County Rescue" tells the story of one EMT unit whose medical team saves lives while guiding themselves and each other through journeys of love, hope and faith.

[02/13/24 - 12:01 PM]
Porsha Williams Guobadia Officially Returns to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and Signs an Overall Scripted Talent Deal with NBCUniversal
Under the terms of the deal, Williams Guobadia will partner exclusively with NBCUniversal Entertainment for scripted project opportunities across the company's broadcast and streaming properties.

[02/13/24 - 12:00 PM]
ABC's "The Bachelor" Hits New Season Highs in Its Third Week
In its third week, ABC's The Bachelor" hit new season highs in both Total Viewers (5.51 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.62 rating) after three days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms.

[02/13/24 - 11:59 AM]
"The Baxters" Starring Roma Downey and Ted McGinley to Premiere on Prime Video March 28
Based on the worldwide #1 New York Times Best-selling book series by Karen Kingsbury, "The Baxters" is a riveting family drama that follows Elizabeth (Downey) and John Baxter (McGinley) and their five adult children.

[02/13/24 - 11:30 AM]
Video: SundanceTV Releases Official Trailer for Its All-New Docu-Series "True Crime Story: Smugshot"
In the six-episode anthology docu-series each episode spotlights a unique story of entitled individuals involved in elaborate criminal behavior.

[02/13/24 - 11:22 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Feb. 5: "Griselda" #1 Again; "Society of the Snow" Moves Up on Most Popular List
"One Day," the critically acclaimed new limited series starring Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall and adapted from David Nicholls' beloved romance novel, debuted in third place with 5.3M views and reached the Top 10 in 75 countries.

[02/13/24 - 11:13 AM]
Hulu Announces Cast Lineup for Coming-of-Age Comedy Film "Prom Dates" Coming This Spring
Produced by American High and Hartbeat, Julia Lester, Antonia Gentry, Kenny Ridwan, JT Neal, Jordan Buhat and more to star, marking the eighth film in Hulu's original first-look slate deal with American High.

[02/13/24 - 11:03 AM]
Stephen Amell Cast in NBC Drama Pilot "Suits L.A."
He'll play Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York, has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles.

[02/13/24 - 10:09 AM]
TNT Sports Unveils Most Comprehensive NBA All-Star Content Lineup Ever Across TNT, TBS, truTV, Max & Bleacher Report
In its 39th year of NBA All-Star coverage, TNT Sports' networks and platforms will be the exclusive home to the biggest moments of the NBA's ultimate celebration of basketball.

[02/13/24 - 09:29 AM]
Amazon Freevee Thriller "Boat Story" to Exclusively Premiere March 12 in the U.S.
The series follows two strangers, Daisy Haggard and Paterson Joseph as Janet and Samuel, who can't believe their luck when they stumble upon a shipwrecked boat full of cocaine.

[02/13/24 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Now Available for Disney Animation/Kugali New Series "Iwaju" - All Six Episodes Stream on Disney+ Beginning Feb. 28
Set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, the exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola (Simisola Gbadamosi), a young girl from the wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole (Siji Soetan), a self-taught tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds.

[02/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Trailer for Original True Crime Documentary "Pathological: The Lies of Joran van der Sloot"
The documentary delves into Joran van der Sloot's lifelong pattern of violence and pathological lying through rare interviews and new insights years after he brutally murdered American Natalee Holloway and Peruvian Stephany Flores.

[02/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The biggest names in film and television light up the red carpet and the stage for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

[02/13/24 - 08:38 AM]
Post-Super Bowl "Tracker" Premiere Amassed 18.4 Million Viewers, Expected to Surpass 25 Million Viewers by End of the Week
In late night, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" with guests John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling and a special appearance by Jon Stewart posted its largest audience since 2021.

[02/13/24 - 08:06 AM]
HGTV Renews Hit Detroit-Based Home Renovation Series "Bargain Block" and Greenlights Five-Episode Spin-Off Series "Bargain Block New Orleans"
The series are slated to premiere in Fall 2024.

[02/13/24 - 08:01 AM]
"Survival of the Thickest" Renewed for Season 2 & Michelle Buteau's Second Stand-Up Special Coming to Netflix
Buteau made the announcements on "Today" this morning.

[02/13/24 - 08:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Renews Acclaimed, Expansive Sci-Fi Drama "Invasion" for Season Three
The third season of "Invasion" is set to go into production later this month.

[02/13/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Damsel" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A young woman's marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she's offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.

[02/12/24 - 06:34 PM]
CBS Sports' Presentation of Super Bowl LVIII Is Most-Watched Telecast in History with 123.4 Million Viewers Across Platforms
More than 200 million viewers (202.4) watched all or part of Super Bowl LVIII across networks, the highest unduplicated total audience in history and up +10% vs. last year's Super Bowl (184 million).

[02/12/24 - 06:17 PM]
Lalisa Manobal, Scott Glenn, and Julian Kostov Will Join the Cast for Season 3 of HBO Original Series "The White Lotus" on Max
The trip of a lifetime awaits.

[02/12/24 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Risque Business: The Netherlands and Germany" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Shin Dong-youp and Sung Si-kyung boldly explore the sex cultures of the Netherlands and Germany, mixing hands-on experiences with revealing interviews.

[02/12/24 - 02:01 PM]
Tyler Perry Extends Creative Partnership at Netflix, Adds First-Look Series Deal
The first series announced under the new deal is "Beauty in Black," a 16-episode hour-long drama, written, directed, and produced by Perry.

[02/12/24 - 12:31 PM]
Adam Sandler to Film New Netflix Comedy Special Directed by Josh Safdie
The new comedy special continues Sandler's illustrious partnership with Netflix.

[02/12/24 - 12:16 PM]
Prime Video to Exclusively Premiere Original Young Romantic Comedy Drama, "My Undead Yokai Girlfriend" on March 22
The series stars Hayato Sano as the protagonist and Ai Yoshikawa as the female lead in this quirky romantic comedy drama of a nerdy student, Hachi and a Yokai girl, Izzy.

[02/12/24 - 10:16 AM]
Video: "Selling the Hamptons" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Max
All is fair in love and real estate.

[02/12/24 - 10:07 AM]
PBS Kids Launches Civics Content Initiative in 2024
The effort will span across a range of both new and existing series aimed at encouraging viewers to get involved in their communities and learn more about what's happening around them.

[02/12/24 - 10:06 AM]
Broadway's "Purlie Victorious" Starring Tony Winner Leslie Odom, Jr. Joins Great Performances' "Broadway's Best" Lineup Premiering May 24 on PBS
"This show's enduring significance and lasting impact makes it a perfect fit for a national audience," says executive producer David Horn.

[02/12/24 - 10:05 AM]
PBS Premieres Powerful, Revisionist History of Popular 1970s Music in "Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution," A Three-Part Docuseries in Summer 2024
Told by the original musicians, promoters, and innovators - as well as modern-day musical icons - this BBC Studios Production will premiere Tuesday, June 18 on PBS (check local listings), PBS.org, and the PBS App.

[02/12/24 - 10:04 AM]
"Nova" Announces 50th Anniversary Activities, A Celebration of Half a Century of Storytelling Around Scientific Progress
Fifty years since the premiere of its first episode, "Nova" continues to be one of PBS's most popular series and has been honored with every broadcast industry award, garnering Peabody Awards, Emmy Awards, and duPont-Columbia Awards.

[02/12/24 - 10:03 AM]
PBS Shines Spotlight on Vital Ocean-Focused Programming Complementing the Ongoing Environmental and Climate Programming Initiative
In a critical year for ocean science and health, PBS is intensifying its commitment, complementing the multiyear climate initiative, and marking a crucial step towards enhancing awareness and tackling the urgent challenges our oceans face.

[02/12/24 - 10:01 AM]
The CW Network Appoints Jason Wormser as Senior Vice President, CW Sports
A veteran executive with over three decades of experience in television, Mr. Wormser most recently served as Vice President of Production, Soccer, for FOX Soccer Channel, FOX and FS1.

[02/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
ALLBLK's Vibrant Docuseries "Supa Girlz" Premieres Thursday, March 7
The series follows a dance season in the life of one of the best high school dance teams in the country: the Miami Northwestern "G Girls."

[02/12/24 - 09:34 AM]
Stream All 7 "Mission: Impossible" Films Now on Paramount+
Your mission, should you choose to accept it - experience the most action-packed movie collection ever.

[02/12/24 - 09:31 AM]
"Leonardo da Vinci," A New Film from Ken Burns, to Air on PBS November 18 and 19, 2024
The film, which explores the life and work of the 15th century polymath Leonardo da Vinci, is Burns's first non-American subject.

[02/12/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Genderqueer comics from around the world take the stage at London's Alexandra Palace in this comedy showcase hosted by the award-winning Hannah Gadsby.

[02/12/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" - Season 6 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Follow the new team lineups, management takedowns, fierce friendships and bitter rivalries of another high-octane season on the Formula 1 circuit.

[02/12/24 - 08:01 AM]
HGTV Stars Dave and Jenny Marrs Brave the Trials and Tribulations of Renovating Abroad in New Spin-Off Series "Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano" Premiering March 12
Premiering Tuesday, March 12, the six-episode season will document the Marrs, who first visited Italy as newlyweds, as they execute a monumental restoration of the centuries-old property.

[02/12/24 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Announces the Date for Guy Ritchie's "The Gentlemen"
The series sees Eddie Horniman (Theo James) unexpectedly inherit his father's sizable country estate - only to discover it's part of a cannabis empire.

[02/12/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Scoop" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, Billie Piper, and Rufus Sewell star in this behind-the-scenes account of Prince Andrew's infamous Newsnight interview.

[02/12/24 - 12:36 AM]
Video: "The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth" - Official Trailer - Netflix India
The spine chilling story of the Sheena Bora Murder case that sent shock waves throughout the country.

[02/11/24 - 06:01 PM]
Video: Nickelodeon and Paramount+ Reveal Official Trailer for New Live-Action Movie "The Thundermans Return," Premiering March 7
The movie follows twins Phoebe and Max who are enjoying their superhero lifestyle in a new city, but when one 'save' goes awry, the Thundermans are sent back to Hiddenville.

[02/11/24 - 01:30 PM]
CBS Announces the First Broadcast Billy Joel Concert Special
"The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden - The Greatest Arena Run of All Time" will air Sunday, April 14 on CBS.

[02/11/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Children's Train" - Official Teaser - Netflix
From the novel by Viola Ardone, the new film by Cristina Comencini with Serena Rossi, Barbara Ronchi, Stefano Accorsi and Christian Cervone.

[02/10/24 - 12:10 PM]
Action-Adventure Fantasy Series "Renegade Nell" from Writer and Creator Sally Wainwright Premieres March 29 Exclusively on Disney+
Louisa Harland stars as Nell Jackson, a quick-witted and courageous young woman, finds herself framed for murder and unexpectedly becomes the most notorious outlaw in 18th-century England.

[02/10/24 - 11:24 AM]
Winter 2024 TCA Press Tour Performance Highlights
In 2023, The Walt Disney Company generated nearly 54 billion hours of viewing on TV sets across its linear networks and streaming platforms in the U.S.

[02/10/24 - 10:33 AM]
Disney Branded Television's Anthology Series "Goosebumps," from Sony Pictures Television, Greenlit for Second Season on Disney+
From Sony Pictures Television, the new eight-episode installment will unveil a fresh "Goosebumps" chapter with an anthology twist: a brand-new story, setting and cast based upon R.L Stine's worldwide bestselling Scholastic book series.

[02/10/24 - 10:32 AM]
Disney Branded Television Greenlights Fourth "Zombies" Movie, with Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly to Star and Executive Produce
Additionally, "Zombies: The Re-Animated Series," the franchise's first-ever animated series, will debut this summer on Disney Channel and Disney+.

[02/10/24 - 10:31 AM]
Chris Houghton and Shane Houghton, Creators and Executive Producers of Disney Channel's "Big City Greens," Enter Into Overall with Disney Branded Television
Under this multiyear producing deal, the Houghtons will produce animated projects with Disney Television Animation studio while also providing opportunities to develop live-action projects within Disney Branded Television across linear and streaming platforms.

[02/10/24 - 10:30 AM]
Disney Branded Television Announces Season Three Pickups for Hit Disney Junior Series "Superkitties" and "Pupstruction"
Since their launches last year, both series have become fan favorites among preschoolers and their families.







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[05/07/24 - 02:06 PM]
NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island" Renewed for Season 2
The elusive Banker will invite a new crop of players to compete in the season-long, fully immersive competition.

[05/07/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "The Test" Season 3 Trailer - Prime Video
Step into the heart of cricket's fiercest rivalries with the new season on May 24.

[05/07/24 - 01:30 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. & Ireland Announces "Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood" (w/t), Expanding the Popular Format
The two-part docuseries, produced by Optomen, will explore the gripping feud between global pop-superstar Taylor Swift and music industry mogul Scooter Braun, delving into the $300 million dispute after Braun bought the rights to Swift's first six albums in June 2019.

[05/07/24 - 12:15 PM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Picked Up to Series at ABC
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit and the duo who made America fall in love with getting organized, are on board as hosts.

[05/07/24 - 11:13 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Movie Starring Teri Hatcher and June Movie Slate
Hatcher and Tahmoh Penikett will star in "The Killer Inside: The Ruth Finley Story," which tells the true story of an unassuming housewife who becomes the target of a mysterious stalker whom she and the cops fear is the BTK Slayer.

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Its Summer Premiere Schedule
The summer lineup launches with the network debut of "Tulsa King" Sunday, July 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the season 26 premiere of "Big Brother" Wednesday, July 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
Post Malone, Parker McCollum, Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Nate Smith Feat. Avril Lavigne to Perform at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon, Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards will be free to stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 16.

[05/07/24 - 10:15 AM]
NBC Celebrates Red Nose Day's 10th Anniversary with Hourlong Star-Studded Special Set for May 23 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The star-studded special will look back at the hilarious, inspirational and unforgettable moments of NBC's Red Nose Day programming and the life-changing impact of the campaign's first 10 years.

[05/07/24 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look of Ariana Madix as Host and Announces Premiere Date for Sixth Season of Hit Cultural Phenomenon "Love Island USA"
The new season will air exclusively on Peacock beginning Tuesday, June 11 at 6pm PT/9pm ET with new episodes six days a week.

[05/07/24 - 09:44 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Apr. 29: "Baby Reindeer" Holds Strong; "Heeramandi" Breaks Records; Katt Williams and Tom Brady Live Events Bring the Laughs
"Katt Williams: Woke Foke" had viewers nationwide (and beyond) on his side, taking fourth place (4M views), and "The Roast of Tom Brady" took sixth place (2M views).

[05/07/24 - 09:26 AM]
Food Network Renews New Breakout Hit "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing"
The freshman culinary competition series, hosted by Esther Choi and Michael Symon, features 24 talented and fearless chefs who take on 24 food challenges in 24 consecutive, non-stop hours.

[05/07/24 - 09:16 AM]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Join TNT Sports NASCAR Broadcast Team
One of the most iconic racecar drivers of all time, Earnhardt will serve as an on-air commentator for TNT Sports' exclusive coverage of five NASCAR Cup Series races each Summer, airing in consecutive weeks on TNT and the B/R Sports Add-On on Max.

[05/07/24 - 09:05 AM]
The History Channel's Hit Survival Series "Alone" Returns For Season 11 on Thursday, June 13
Additionally, season two of the highly rated international version of the series, "Alone Australia," is set to air on The History Channel for domestic audiences on Thursday, June 20.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Video: FOX Entertainment Celebrates AANHPI Month with #TVForAll
"The Cleaning Lady" star Élodie Yung shares the story of how she uses the resilience her father passed down to her as a way to connect to her heritage.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Prime Video Welcomes Dale Earnhardt Jr. to its NASCAR Broadcast Booth
"I'm honored to be a part of Prime Video's entrance into NASCAR," said Earnhardt Jr. "It is an exciting opportunity to have the chance to give our NASCAR fan base yet another way to watch the sport. It will be exciting to see the innovation that Prime Video is going to bring to our sport and the fans."