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[02/03/19 - 06:15 PM]
Video: LeBron James' Super Bowl Cameo Launches "Million Dollar Mile" Campaign
The intense high-action spot is narrated by James, who appears at the end.

[02/03/19 - 05:47 PM]
Video: Netflix Debuts First Trailer for "Our Planet" During Super Bowl
This marks the first time a nature documentary series has been featured in a national Super Bowl spot.

[02/03/19 - 04:46 PM]
Video: Super Bowl LIII Viewers Just Entered Another Dimension with New "Twilight Zone" Spot from CBS All Access
The spot was shot overnight last month at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

[02/03/19 - 03:43 PM]
Video: "The Handmaid's Tale" Super Bowl Spot
The Super Bowl ad kicks-off the season three marketing campaign for the award-winning Hulu Original.

[02/03/19 - 08:12 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins Demo Crown with NBA Coverage
The Alphabet tops the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[02/02/19 - 08:30 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Last Man Standing" Win Tight Demo Race
The network inched past CBS among adults 18-49 but the Eye remains the most-watched network.

[02/01/19 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 1
Updates include: Netflix cancels "Travelers" after three seasons; The CW orders pilot for "Glamorous"; and Amber Ruffin to lead "Village Gazette" at NBC.

[02/01/19 - 11:07 AM]
NBC Set to "Bring the Funny" with Powerhouse Judges Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen, Jeff Foxworthy and Host Amanda Seales on Groundbreaking New Comedy Competition Series
The series will feature the world's best comedic acts and, for the first time on television, embrace every style of comedy performance in one competition.

[02/01/19 - 10:51 AM]
Animal Planet Takes Audiences Behind the Scenes at the Georgia Aquarium in All-New Series "The Aquarium" (wt)
Georgia Aquarium, which plays a crucial role in aquatic conservation throughout the world, opens its doors to allow Animal Planet's cameras unprecedented access to the inner-workings of the Western Hemisphere's largest aquarium.

[02/01/19 - 10:25 AM]
PBS Announces That Ken Burns's "Country Music" Will Premiere September 15, 2019 on PBS
The eight-part, 16-hour film premieres Sunday, September 15 through Wednesday, September 18, and Sunday, September 22 through Wednesday, September 25.

[02/01/19 - 09:56 AM]
PBS and Ryman Auditorium Announce "Country Music: Live at the Ryman, a Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns" Set for March 27
Burns will host the evening, which will feature performances by Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Rhiannon Giddens, Vince Gill, Brenda Lee, Kathy Mattea, Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Asleep at the Wheel, Holly Williams and Dwight Yoakam.

[02/01/19 - 09:52 AM]
"College Behind Bars" to Air on PBS in November 2019
The four-hour series directed and produced by Lynn Novick and produced by longtime collaborator Sarah Botstein.

[02/01/19 - 09:51 AM]
How Do Today's Top Stories Connect to the Past? New Weekly Series "Retro Report" on PBS Provides Historical Context to Today's Headlines
The weekly one-hour magazine format program will be hosted by journalist Celeste Headlee and artist Masud Olufani and featuring New Yorker humorist Andy Borowitz.

[02/01/19 - 09:50 AM]
"No Passport Required" with Marcus Samuelsson Returns for Second Season on PBS
Once again, Marcus will explore six different American cities, visiting with both professional chefs and home cooks, for an in-depth look at the rich diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisines woven into American food and culture.

[02/01/19 - 09:49 AM]
PBS and Smithsonian Channel(TM) to Unveil the Extraordinary Evolution of Iconic Animals in "When Whales Walked: A Deep Time Journey" (w.t)
The two-hour film traces the evolutionary secrets of some of the world's most majestic creatures.

[02/01/19 - 09:30 AM]
"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" Concert Special to Air Immediately Following the Series Finale on April 5
Rachel Bloom and the cast of the critically acclaimed series will perform live versions of fan-favorite songs along with incredible staging, multimedia visuals and a live band and orchestra.

[02/01/19 - 09:24 AM]
Video: "Quicksand" - Teaser - Netflix
The series, based on the best-selling novel by Malin Persson Giolito, premieres Friday, April 5.

[02/01/19 - 09:22 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Unearths Secrets from Our Nation's Past in "America's Hidden Stories"
The series launches Monday, March 4 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[02/01/19 - 09:04 AM]
PBS Kids Announces New Series "Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum," Premiering November 11, 2019
Based on the children's book series Ordinary People Change the World by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, the series will introduce kids to inspiring historical figures and the character virtues that helped them succeed.

[02/01/19 - 09:04 AM]
Netflix Announces Original Live Action Comedy Series "Team Kaylie" Starring Bryana Salaz
In the Netflix original series, Salaz plays Kaylie Konrad, a rich, 19-year-old selfie obsessed celebrity who receives a community service court order to lead the wilderness club at an inner city middle school.

[02/01/19 - 09:02 AM]
PBS Kids Announces "Molly of Denali," Premiering July 15, 2019
The series is about Alaska Native Molly Mabray, a feisty and resourceful 10-year-old Gwich'in/Koyukon/Dena'ina Athabascan girl, who takes viewers ages 4 to 8 along with her on adventures and fosters literacy skills along the way.

[02/01/19 - 08:19 AM]
Valentine's Day Is Coming Prematurely... Big Mouth: "My Furry Valentine" Launches on Netflix, February 8th
The half-hour edgy adult animated comedy returns for a special installment.

[02/01/19 - 08:10 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Wins with Originals in Viewers, Demos
A new episode of "The Big Bang Theory" tops the night in both categories.

[02/01/19 - 08:02 AM]
Comedy Central Inks First Look TV & Digital Media Deal with Jim Jefferies and Renews His Late Night Series
The series returns Tuesday, March 19 at 10:30/9:30c on the cable channel.

[02/01/19 - 07:02 AM]
Video: New Trailer for "The Breaker Upperers" Starring Jackie Van Beek and Madeleine Sami
Jackie Van Beek and Madeleine Sami also wrote and directed the Netflix film, due on February 15.

[02/01/19 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Announces "Motown 60: A Grammy(R) Celebration," A New Special to Be Broadcast Sunday, April 21
The live concert will be filmed Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 PM, PT at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

[02/01/19 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix's Critically Acclaimed Series "Sex Education" to Return for a Second Season
The series tracking to be a huge hit with an estimated over 40 million households watching the title within the first four weeks.

[01/31/19 - 11:53 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 31
Updates include: CBS orders four pilots, including comedy "To Whom It May Concern"; ABC gives "New York Undercover" revival, two others pilot orders; and Showtime pushes final season of "Homeland" to the fall.

[01/31/19 - 06:35 PM]
Video: Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Award-Winning Animated Comedy "Family Guy"
Since its debut in 1999, the series has reached cult status among fans, and its breakout star, a talking baby, has become one of the greatest TV characters of all time.

[01/31/19 - 02:00 PM]
The CW Network Picks Up Ten Current Series for 2019-2020 Season
"Arrow," "Black Lightning," "Charmed," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," "Dynasty," "The Flash," "Legacies," "Riverdale," "Supergirl" and "Supernatural" are all due back.

[01/31/19 - 01:17 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Returns in February with Two New Shows
Halsey (February 9) and Don Cheadle (February 16) are both on tap next month.

[01/31/19 - 01:07 PM]
Lifetime Celebrates 35 Years with A Flashback Friday Movie Marathon February 1st
Bumpers showcasing the brand's evolution will throwback to Lifetime's rich library dedicated to doing what Lifetime does best - entertaining women.

[01/31/19 - 01:04 PM]
Documentary "United Skates," An Intimate Look at the Underground African-American Subculture of Roller Skating, Debuts Feb. 18 on HBO
The film comes from executive producer John Legend and first-time directors Dyana Winkler and Tina Brown.

[01/31/19 - 01:00 PM]
Sir David Attenborough to Present BBC America's "One Planet: Seven Worlds" (w/t)
Each one-hour episode will transport viewers to a single continent and tell the story of its spectacular wildlife and iconic landscapes.

[01/31/19 - 12:42 PM]
TNT Celebrates 300th Episode of "Supernatural" with Fan-Favorite Marathon
TNT has curated the top 25 fan-favorite episodes, which will air February 4-7.

[01/31/19 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Forms Overall Deal with Academy Award and Golden Globe-Winning Producer Darla Anderson
At Netflix, Anderson will develop and produce new animated and live action projects, both feature films and series, for family audiences around the world.

[01/31/19 - 12:31 PM]
MTV Rewrites the Laws of Attraction with "Game of Clones" Thursday, February 21 at 9PM ET/PT
Throughout eight episodes of this new series, MTV's most eligible reality stars are given the opportunity to date seven clones of their celebrity crush.

[01/31/19 - 12:14 PM]
Video: Teaser - Hulu's "Shrill"
The comedy series stars Aidy Bryant as Annie, a fat young woman who wants to change her life - but not her body.

[01/31/19 - 11:02 AM]
Video: "Russian Doll" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
Charlie Barnett joins Natasha Lyonne in "Russian Doll" from Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler and Leslye Headland.

[01/31/19 - 10:08 AM]
Showtime Picks Up Another Season of Its Hit Series "Shameless"
The renewal will make "Shameless" the longest running series ever on Showtime.

[01/31/19 - 10:07 AM]
Showtime Orders "The L Word" Sequel to Series
Marja-Lewis Ryan serves as showrunner and is executive producing with series creator Ilene Chaiken and original series stars Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig and Leisha Hailey.

[01/31/19 - 10:06 AM]
Oscar Nominee and Multiple Emmy Winner Bryan Cranston to Headline "Your Honor" for Showtime
Cranston will star as a respected judge whose son is involved in a hit-and-run that leads to a high-stakes game of lies, deceit and impossible choices.

[01/31/19 - 10:05 AM]
Showtime to Premiere "XY Chelsea" on June 7
The film tells the historic story of whistle-blower Chelsea Manning, whose 35-year sentence in a maximum security prison was commuted by President Obama in 2017.

[01/31/19 - 10:04 AM]
Showtime Announces Airdate for Sacha Jenkins' "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men"
The four-part limited docu-series will premiere on Friday, May 10 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/31/19 - 10:03 AM]
Paco Cabezas Set to Direct "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels" at Showtime
Production on the drama series is expected to begin later this year.

[01/31/19 - 10:02 AM]
"City on a Hill" to Premiere on Showtime on Sunday, June 16 at 9 PM ET/PT
Production on the 10-episode series will begin in February in New York and Boston.

[01/31/19 - 10:01 AM]
Showtime Sets Season Two Premiere Date for "The Chi" on Sunday April 7 at 10 PM ET/PT
"The Chi" averaged 4.5 million weekly viewers across platforms and ranks as the highest-rated Showtime freshman series since "Billions" in 2016.

[01/31/19 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Announces the 18 Castaways Competing on the Next Edition of "Survivor," Premiering Wednesday, Feb. 20
This edition, themed "Edge of Extinction," features 18 castaways divided into two equal tribes, the Manu Tribe and the Kama Tribe.

[01/31/19 - 09:01 AM]
Wocka Wocka! Fozzie Bear, The Muppets' Legendary Standup Comedian, Makes His Voice Acting Debut in a New Episode of "Big City Greens"
In the episode titled "Hurty Tooth," the Greens go on a family visit to the dentist's office where Cricket is determined to avoid Dr. Enamel and power through his toothache.

[01/31/19 - 09:00 AM]
"Fuller House" Renewed for 5th and Final Season
Watch the farewell message from the cast, released today by the streaming service.







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[11/19/24 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 11: "Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson" Has Knockout Debut; "Hot Frosty" Heats Up at #1
Season 2 of the animated series "Arcane" held its place at #2 on the English TV List with 7.4M views and brought Season 1 back onto the list at #8 with 2.6M views.

[11/19/24 - 11:30 AM]
Max and HBO Announce Extended U.S. Licensing Deal with The Criterion Collection
Showcasing the Criterion Collection's acclaimed films alongside a rich collection of titles from Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Classic Movies, A24, Studio Ghibli, and more, further solidifies Max as the top destination for movie night.

[11/19/24 - 11:20 AM]
Video: "The Agency" - Official Trailer #2 - Paramount+ with Showtime
Starring Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith and Richard Gere.

[11/19/24 - 11:16 AM]
Sean Hannity to Host FOX Nation's Signature Patriot Awards Ceremony on December 5
In partnership with advertisers Tunnel 2 Towers, Patriot Mobile, Golden Corral and Belfor, the awards show will honor and recognize America's finest patriots, including military veterans, first responders and other inspirational everyday heroes.

[11/19/24 - 10:43 AM]
Go Inside the Cheerleading Rivalry Turned Murder-for-Hire Attempt That Shocked the Nation with ID's "The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot"
The two-hour documentary delves into the notorious murder-for-hire plot concocted by Texas mom Wanda Holloway to eliminate her daughter's cheerleading rival.

[11/19/24 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions' Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Mega-Event Makes History with Over 108 Million Live Global Viewers
The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight is the most-streamed sporting event ever, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams, with 38 million concurrent streams in the US.

[11/19/24 - 10:10 AM]
AMC Networks' December Highlights Includes "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point," "Joe Bob's Christmas Carnage" and More!
December also features new seasons of Acorn TV's "Dalgliesh" and "Darby & Joan"; plus new series premieres on AMC+ and Sundance Now including Natalie Dormer thriller "White Lies," "The Newsreader" atarring Sam Reid, and true crime documentary "Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness & The Hare Krishnas."

[11/19/24 - 10:06 AM]
Video: "Hard Knocks in Season with the AFC North" - Official Trailer - Max
For the first time ever, Hard Knocks is taking you behind-the-scenes of the playoff chase with the AFC North.

[11/19/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Paris Has Fallen" - Official Trailer - Hulu
When a terrorist group attacks a high-profile event with the French Minister of Defense as their target, protection officer Vincent Taleb (Tewfik Jallab) finds himself working with street-smart MI6 operative Zara Taylor (Ritu Arya) to save the day.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
National Geographic Charts Future with Bold, New Unscripted Series Slate with Storytelling Dynamism, Technical Innovation and Extraordinary Access at Its Heart
"These new unscripted series epitomize everything National Geographic stands for - bold, captivating storytelling rooted in world-class research and expertise," said Tom McDonald, executive vice president of Global Unscripted and Factual Content.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix's "Squid Game: Unleashed" Arrives December 17
"Squid Game: Unleashed" arrives just in time for the return of "Squid Game Season 2" which hits Netflix on December 26.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date for MrBeast's Epic "Beast Games" Competition Series
The competition series is set to debut weekly on Thursday, December 19 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/19/24 - 08:09 AM]
Video: "Biggest Heist Ever" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Their crimes earned them the nickname Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde - and the story only gets weirder in this documentary about the most lucrative heist ever.

[11/19/24 - 08:06 AM]
Apple Original Films Announces Documentary on Legendary Rock Icons Fleetwood Mac
The fully authorized documentary is directed by five-time Academy Award nominee and Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award winner Frank Marshall, and for the first time ever, Grammy Award-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Fleetwood Mac share their extraordinary story in their own words.

[11/19/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ with Showtime Announces Season Three Premiere Date for Emmy-Nominated Series "Yellowjackets"
The season will debut with two episodes on Friday, February 14 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan before its on-air debut on Sunday, February 16.