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[11/28/18 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 28
Updates include: Alona Tal first to be cast ABC's "NYPD Blue" sequel series; Donald Sutherland signs onto HBO's "The Undoing"; and The CW buys new take on "Good Christian Bitches."

[11/28/18 - 09:37 PM]
Principal Photography Wraps in India on the Russo Brothers' Feature "Dhaka" for Netflix
In an underworld of weapons dealers and traffickers, a young boy becomes the pawn in a war between notorious drug lords.

[11/28/18 - 02:22 PM]
Animal Planet New Year's Day Special - AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin
The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin will feature thousands of dogs from around the world competing for various titles across multiple events and more than $150,000 in prize money, the largest in the world of dog shows.

[11/28/18 - 01:36 PM]
BET Celebrates Black Excellence with Two Uplifting Specials Premiering in December
Newly announced "A Thousand Words with Michelle Obama" premieres Wednesday, December 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/28/18 - 01:04 PM]
E! Sets Season Four Premiere of "Total Bellas" for Sunday, January 13 at 9 PM ET/PT
The new season will follow Nikki Bella as she moves forward with her new life as a single woman and dips her toe back in the dating pool for the first time in almost a decade, allowing Brie to play matchmaker and set her up on dates.

[11/28/18 - 12:18 PM]
"Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night" Brings the Holiday Spirit Back to NBC on Dec. 10
Kelly Clarkson, Backstreet Boys, Maren Morris and Penn & Teller are also featured in the one-hour special.

[11/28/18 - 12:12 PM]
HGTV to Premiere "White House Christmas 2018" on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. ET/PT
During the HGTV special, cameras follow designer and home renovation star Alison Victoria, White House staff and volunteers on an exclusive room-by-room tour of the iconic home's holiday transformation.

[11/28/18 - 12:01 PM]
Chris Keyser and Marc Webb's Netflix YA Drama Series "The Society" Sets Cast
The series follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town, left without any trace of their parents.

[11/28/18 - 11:04 AM]
ABC Announces Wednesday Premiere Date for "Schooled," "The Goldbergs" Spinoff
Plus: "American Housewife" will move to Tuesdays at 8:00/7:00c beginning February 5 on the network.

[11/28/18 - 10:46 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Dallas" Delivers a Dramatic Two-Part Reunion Beginning Wednesday, December 5 at 10PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Cary Deuber, Stephanie Hollman, LeeAnne Locken, Brandi Redmond, D'Andra Simmons and Kameron Westcott as the ladies speak their truths and settle the score for season three.

[11/28/18 - 10:07 AM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere a Week of New Music Documentaries Beginning Tuesday, December 11
Rock legends Jeff Beck, Agnostic Front, GG Allin and Korn's Brian "Head" Welch are among those featured.

[11/28/18 - 10:03 AM]
Netflix Announces Upcoming Original French Series
While investigating a series of mysterious murders, Joseph Guillotin - the future inventor of the world famous "Guillotine" - uncovers an unknown virus: the Blue Blood.

[11/28/18 - 10:02 AM]
Henning Mankell's Iconic Detective Comes to Life in "Young Wallander"
The English-language drama series is told over six serialized episodes and features both British and Swedish cast.

[11/28/18 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Reveals New Shows from Sweden, France, Germany, Spain, UK
They join previously announced originals "1983," "Baby," "Plan Coeur," "Dogs of Berlin" and "Protector."

[11/28/18 - 10:00 AM]
Eunetta T. Boone Joins Disney Channel's "Raven's Home" as Executive Producer
Production for season three is underway and will premiere in 2019.

[11/28/18 - 09:54 AM]
Giada De Laurentiis Challenges Bakers to Lay It All on the Line in New Competition "Winner Cake All"
Each episode features four of the best cake-baking tandems from around the country, as Giada challenges them to create epic cakes for their clientele's unforgettable celebrations.

[11/28/18 - 09:28 AM]
Bravo Media's Emmy-Winning Digital Companion Video Series "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Returns Thursday, December 6 Following the Premiere of Bravo's "Top Chef"
All bets are off when alums Carrie Baird and Brother Luck from Season 15, and Jim Smith from Season 14 are back for a chance at redemption and another shot at the coveted title.

[11/28/18 - 09:16 AM]
Elvis Mitchell to Take an Epix(R) Journey with Docuseries "Elvis Goes There"
Premiering Monday, February 4, the series follows renowned journalist Elvis Mitchell as he travels with A-list filmmakers and actors to places of inspiration around the world with unprecedented access, exploring how each location shaped their work and identity.

[11/28/18 - 09:11 AM]
"MNF" Is No. 1 Show on Monday as ESPN Wins the Night for 12th Straight Week
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, November 26.

[11/28/18 - 09:02 AM]
Claes Bang Cast as Dracula in Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss' Brand New Mini-Series for BBC One and Netflix
Three feature length episodes will re-introduce the world to Dracula, the vampire who made evil sexy.

[11/28/18 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces Winter Scheduling Plans for New and Returning Comedies
A new season of "Man with a Plan" and newcomer "Fam" will succeed "Happy Together" and "Murphy Brown" on Monday and Thursday nights, respectively.

[11/28/18 - 08:16 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "This Is Us" Fall Finale Lifts NBC
The Peacock takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/27/18 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 27
Updates include: Paramount Network's "First Wives Club" shifts to Viacom sibling BET; YouTube orders pilot for "Dark Cargo" from Ben Stiller; and Ava DuVernay inks mega-deal with Warner Bros. Television.

[11/27/18 - 09:08 PM]
Netflix Announces New Live Action Series "Cowboy Bebop" Based on the Japanese Original Animated Series
Shinichiro Watanabe, director of the original anime, will serve as a consultant on the 10-episode series.

[11/27/18 - 03:10 PM]
Netflix Announces Format Bending Procedural Series "Criminal"
This revolutionary procedural will comprise of 12 unique stories set in 4 different countries: France, Spain, Germany and the UK.

[11/27/18 - 03:01 PM]
Video: "Fuller House" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Tanner-Fuller-Gibblers are back with big laughs, unexpected guests and exciting new relationships.

[11/27/18 - 02:08 PM]
"Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Impressive Lineup Grows with Ella Mai, New York City Ballet, Rob Thomas, Radio City Rockettes on Nov. 28
The new additions join previously announced performers Diana Ross, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall, Brett Eldredge, Darci Lynne Farmer, John Legend, Martina McBride, Pentatonix and Kellie Pickler in the annual celebration.

[11/27/18 - 12:06 PM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Sommore: A Queen with No Spades"
The one-hour comedy special premieres Friday, December 21 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/27/18 - 10:52 AM]
Obsession Knows No Limits in "Hogar," The New Thriller Starring Javier Gutierrez and Mario Casas
The film will premiere only on Netflix in 2020.

[11/27/18 - 10:00 AM]
Drybar Founder Alli Webb Joins the Tank as a Brand-New Guest Shark on ABC's "Shark Tank"
She joins the already announced lineup of new guest Sharks including Charles Barkley, Matt Higgins and, former "Shark Tank" entrepreneur-turned-Shark, Jamie Siminoff.

[11/27/18 - 09:32 AM]
The New Year Starts Sweet with the Return of Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship"
Look for new episodes beginning Monday, January 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/27/18 - 09:09 AM]
Video: "The Ranch" Part 6 - Official Trailer - Netflix
It takes a family to raise a ranch. The Bennetts are back.

[11/27/18 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Grand Tour" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are back with a new season on January 18.

[11/27/18 - 09:00 AM]
Emmy Winning Writer/Producer Craig Gerber Expands to Overall Development Deal for Kids Programming at Disney Channels Worldwide
Gerber, whose talent and leadership steered two Disney Junior series - "Sofia the First" and "Elena of Avalor" - to become critically acclaimed worldwide hits, has entered into an overall development deal at Disney Channels Worldwide.

[11/27/18 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces Slate of Midseason Reality Programming
First up: "Big Brother: Celebrity Edition" returns for a second season Monday, January 21.

[11/27/18 - 08:32 AM]
Netflix to Create Exclusive Slate of Original Animated Event Series from the Iconic Roald Dahl Story Universe
The project will be based on the books from the acclaimed and award-winning author's best-selling library, including "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Matilda," "The BFG," "The Twits," and many other beloved titles.

[11/27/18 - 08:23 AM]
BET Celebrates Quincy Jones with New Music Special Produced by Ken Ehrlich Productions
"Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones" will premiere on Sunday, December 9 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/27/18 - 08:13 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Hold Onto Top Honors
The Peacock wins the night among adults 18-49 as well as total viewers.

[11/27/18 - 08:04 AM]
Mark Millar and Netflix Unveil "Sharkey the Bounty Hunter" as Next Millarworld Franchise
This is the third Millarworld franchise since Mark Millar joined Netflix on staff, following the best-selling "The Magic Order" and the upcoming "Prodigy," which is set to be released on December 5.

[11/27/18 - 07:05 AM]
Video: "Springsteen on Broadway" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The critically acclaimed, three times extended, Broadway phenomenon makes its global debut on Netflix.

[11/26/18 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 26
Updates include: Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey among those cast in Amazon's "Modern Love"; George Eads to exit "MacGyver" at CBS; and Vanessa Bayer tapped for arc on ABC's "Single Parents."

[11/26/18 - 07:06 PM]
Netflix Unveils 2019 Anime Highlights in Tokyo
Over the course of 2019, viewers everywhere will be able to discover and enjoy even more Anime coming from some of the best creators in the word, as well as a chance to revisit some of the most beloved stories they already know and love.

[11/26/18 - 01:23 PM]
NBCUniversal Television Distribution to Launch "Judge Jerry" in Fall 2019
"Judge Jerry" has already been sold in 75% of the U.S. to major station groups, including Tribune, Sinclair, Weigel, Hearst, Cox, Sun Beam, Block, Raycom, Tegna, Scripps, Meredith, Capital and more.

[11/26/18 - 01:22 PM]
"America's Got Talent" Winner Darci Lynne Farmer Lights Up the Holidays with TV Special Featuring Her Famous Puppets and Notable Guests
"Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas" airs Tuesday, December 11 at 9:00/8:00c on NBC.

[11/26/18 - 01:10 PM]
Disney and the National Football League Join Forces to Expand Coverage of the NFL Draft
ABC will be the exclusive broadcast home of the event and will produce its own distinct telecast for the ABC audience, separate from ESPN and NFL Network, during the first two nights of coverage.

[11/26/18 - 12:15 PM]
Starz Announces Series Orders for "P-Valley" and "Hightown"
"P-Valley" project takes an unapologetic look at the lives of strip club dancers working down in the Dirty Delta, while "Hightown" touches on the current opioid epidemic sweeping the U.S.

[11/26/18 - 11:21 AM]
Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence Transform Fresh Roster of Kitchen Disasters Into Culinary Masters in Brand-New Season of "Worst Cooks in America"
The series returns to Food Network on Sunday, January 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/26/18 - 10:06 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Brings Holiday Cheer to December with Three Back-to-Back Shows
Claire Foy, Jason Momoa and Matt Damon are on tap to host in the coming weeks.

[11/26/18 - 10:00 AM]
"71st Emmy(R) Awards" to Air Sunday, September 22, Live on FOX
Host(s) and producers will be announced at a later date.

[11/26/18 - 09:37 AM]
Video: Patty Jenkins and Chris Pine Introduce New "I Am the Night" Trailer
TNT's highly anticipated limited suspense drama premieres Monday, January 28 at 9:00/8:00c.







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[11/22/24 - 01:31 PM]
Video: "Suits LA" Arrives February 2025 - NBC
The all-new spinoff of the beloved legal drama, starring Stephen Amell, Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, and Bryan Greenberg, lands on the West Coast.

[11/22/24 - 12:11 PM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look at the Third Season of Emmy Award-Winning Reality Competition Series "The Traitors" Returning January 9 with Alan Cumming as Host
Last season, "The Traitors" became the #1 unscripted series in the U.S. across all streaming platforms during launch week, according to Nielsen.

[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.