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    [friday, november 20, 2020]    
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[11/20/20 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 20
Updates include: The CW's "Black Lightning" to end after four seasons; Steven Lightfoot to run Apple's "Shantaram"; and Paul James cast in Showtime's "I Love This for You."

[11/20/20 - 09:31 PM]
Sanjay Dutt Returns to the Screen on December 11 with "Torbaaz" on Netflix
The story of the journey of redemption and rising from personal tragedy, set in Afghanistan, is the first Sanjay Dutt release after his successful recovery from illness earlier this year.

[11/20/20 - 12:01 PM]
NBC and Time Partner for Inaugural "Time Person of the Year" Special Set for Thursday, Dec. 10
In addition, the special will spotlight editors' selections for the categories that recognize the influence of individuals in specific sectors: Businessperson of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Athlete of the Year and Guardians of the Year.

[11/20/20 - 11:09 AM]
Animal Planet Premieres Three-Part Television Event "Walking with Elephants" on Dec. 15
The special follows Levison Wood, a passionate explorer and conservationist, as he is led by these magnificent animals on their annual epic migration across Botswana; a journey fraught with risks and dangers as elephants are coming under more threats than ever before.

[11/20/20 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Gives Series Order to "The Last of Us"; Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann Write and Executive Produce
The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television; while PlayStation Productions, Word Games, and Naughty Dog produce.

[11/20/20 - 10:45 AM]
TLC Spreads Holiday Cheer with Two New Themed Episodes of Fan-Favorite Medical Series "Dr. Pimple Popper: Season's Squeezings" and "My Feet Are Killing Me: Under the Mistletoes"
From pop-aholics to the sock-shock, these specials are just what the doctor ordered to cure any holiday blues.

[11/20/20 - 10:36 AM]
NBC Starts 2021 with a Tina Fey Comedy, Fan Favorite Gameshows and the Return of Emmy Award Winner "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"
"Mr. Mayor," starring Ted Danson and Holly Hunter, will premiere on Thursday, January 7 with two episodes at 8:00/7:00c and 8:30/7:30c.

[11/20/20 - 10:18 AM]
HBO Max Picks Up Six-Part Documentary Series Inside the Life of Superstar Nicki Minaj
Each of the six half-hour episodes of this untitled project will explore Nicki's brilliantly creative mind and tell the story of her personal and professional journey.

[11/20/20 - 10:00 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Group Sets Overall Deal with Author and Activist Kimberly Latrice Jones
Under terms of the pact, Jones will collaborate with WBTVG to develop and produce original programming for all platforms, including streaming services, cable and the five broadcast networks.

[11/20/20 - 09:20 AM]
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) Ushers in the Holiday Season with Its 94th Edition Nov. 26 on NBC, with Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Kicking Off the Show and Featuring a Special Appearance by Dolly Parton
This year the procession will forgo marching down the traditional 2.5-mile route in Manhattan in order to avoid gathering large crowds.

[11/20/20 - 08:17 AM]
"Supermarket Stakeout" Returns With Brand-New Season of Fast-Paced Outdoor Cooking Battles Where Luck, Negotiation and Cooking Skills Are the Ingredients to Win
Alex Guarnaschelli is back to host the new season, due on Tuesday, December 29 on Food Network.

[11/20/20 - 08:13 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Thursday Night Football" Delivers Another FOX Win
The network once again takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/20/20 - 08:06 AM]
"Stranger Things" Welcomes Eight New Cast Members to Hawkins
Robert Englund, Eduardo Franco, Jamie Campbell Bower, Sherman Augustus, Mason Dye, Tom Wlaschiha, Nikola Djuricko and Joseph Quinn are all on tap for the latest season of the Netflix series.

[11/20/20 - 07:26 AM]
Crackle Premieres "Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer" on December 1
The animated kids film features the all-star voice talent of Josh Hutcherson, Samantha Bee, Martin Short, Morena Baccarin, Jeff Dunham and John Cleese and is Dove approved for all ages.

[11/20/20 - 07:01 AM]
Paranormal Investigators Amy Bruni and Adam Berry, Along with Psychic Medium Chip Coffey, Investigate Mind-Bending Hauntings Across America in a New Season of "Kindred Spirits" - Saturday, January 2 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Investigating America's rich haunted history, Bruni, Berry and Coffey dig deep into the past to identify the restless spirits haunting the country's oldest inns, homes and estates.

[11/20/20 - 07:01 AM]
BYUtv Holiday Programming Brings Families Together with Concerts from Lauren Daigle, "The Chosen" with Top Christian Artists, and The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square with Kelli O'Hara & Richard Thomas
Other highlights include holiday specials from BYUtv's hit shows "Random Acts," "Grace Notes" and "Studio C."

[11/20/20 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Studios Acquires "Coming 2 America" from Paramount Pictures
This long-awaited sequel to the iconic comedy "Coming to America" will launch worldwide in over 240 countries and territories on Prime Video on March 5, 2021.

[11/20/20 - 02:04 AM]
Aisling Bea's Award-Winning Comedy "This Way Up" Returns to Channel 4 for Second Series
Aisling Bea's Merman-produced comedy co-starring Sharon Horgan has been commissioned for a second series for Channel 4 and Hulu.

[11/19/20 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 19
Updates include: Snoop Dogg to voice Amazon's "Oaklandia"; Kate Folk brings "Out There" to Hulu; and Alkoya Brunson cast in "DC's Stargirl" at The CW.

[11/19/20 - 12:45 PM]
MotorTrend Mixes Motors and Merriment in the All-New "Holiday Hooptie Challenge"
One part white elephant gift exchange, one part driving competition, one part chaos and all parts merriment, the special is like your typical holiday celebration but with burnouts and drag racing.

[11/19/20 - 12:14 PM]
Ghosts from Throughout History: An All New Season of "Mysteries of the Abandoned" Premieres December 3 on Science Channel
Once important and significant sites and structures across the globe, today these abandoned marvels are mere ghosts of their once rich - sometimes haunting - history.

[11/19/20 - 12:11 PM]
Discovery Announces Second Season of "Undercover Billionaire" with Three Business Tycoons Vying to Make a Million-Dollar Company in Just 90 Days
This season, three successful entrepreneurs are betting $1 million that they can go undercover in three different cities, start their own business with just $100 and top the million-dollar mark in just 90 days.

[11/19/20 - 12:07 PM]
Get Ready for an Original Series That Pulls Back the Curtain on the Government - "The G Word with Adam Conover" Is Coming to Netflix
The "Adam Ruins Everything" host moves to Netflix for his latest project.

[11/19/20 - 11:42 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "Death Saved My Life" Executive Produced by and Starring Meagan Good, Chike Okonkwo and La'Myia Good for Network's Winter Ripped from the Headlines Slate
Real-life sisters Meagan and La'Myia Good portray siblings in the film, which is inspired by true events and tells the story of a woman who faked her own death in order to trap her husband after he hires a hitman to kill her.

[11/19/20 - 11:15 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Sports Documentary Films Releases Trailer and Poster Art for "Macho: The Hector Camacho Story"
The documentary debuts eight years after Camacho's fatal shooting in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

[11/19/20 - 11:09 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Season Two Premiere Date and New Series Regulars for Epic Space Drama "For All Mankind"
The 10 episode second season will debut with the first episode, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday, exclusively on Apple TV+.

[11/19/20 - 11:06 AM]
Network Television Premiere "Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time" - One Hour Stand-Up Special Airs Friday, December 4 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
"I'm thrilled to have another special on Comedy Central," said Gaffigan. "I'll never forget how much Beyond The Pale appearing on Comedy Central changed my career."

[11/19/20 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Announces Early 2021 Scripted Series Premiere Dates
Highlights include the debut of the empty-nester comedy series "Call Your Mother," from creator Kari Lizer.

[11/19/20 - 10:06 AM]
"The Walking Dead's" Extended 10th Season of Six New Episodes Premieres Sunday, February 28 on AMC
All six episodes will also debut early on AMC+, the premium streaming bundle, every Thursday prior to the episodes' linear premieres on Sundays, beginning February 25.

[11/19/20 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Orders Limited Event Series "DMZ" from Roberto Patino and Ava DuVernay
Production on the limited series, based on the comic series published by DC, is scheduled to begin in 2021.

[11/19/20 - 09:30 AM]
FOX Unveils "Game of Talents," An All-New Unscripted Variety Show Featuring a Spectacle of Incredible Talents and Hosted by Emmy Award Winner Wayne Brady
The series, produced by Fremantle and based on its hit international format, is currently in production in Los Angeles.

[11/19/20 - 09:21 AM]
"CBS Sunday Morning" Celebrates America's Love of Animals in All Shapes and Sizes in a One-Hour Primetime Special "The Pet Project," Friday, Nov. 27 on CBS
Anchored by Jane Pauley, "The Pet Project" looks at all aspects of our passion for pets - from viral videos online and family pets to a visit with Bindi Irwin and her siblings.

[11/19/20 - 09:01 AM]
Showtime(R) to Air the Television Premiere of "1917"
The movie will also be available for network subscribers across Showtime platforms and distributor platforms.

[11/19/20 - 09:00 AM]
"Doc McStuffins" TV Special Set for Friday, Dec. 4, on Disney Junior
"The Doc Is In" is a special featuring the beloved animated icon interacting with real kids, families and medical professionals about healthy habits.

[11/19/20 - 08:57 AM]
Ovation TV Put $1 Million Behind COVID Relief for Arts Sector in 2020, Pledges to Continue Investment Next Year by Offering Struggling Organizations Free Airtime
Stand For The Arts, Ovation's national advocacy platform, represents hundreds of regional arts organizations and venues across the country.

[11/19/20 - 08:39 AM]
Nominations Announced for the Inaugural "Critics Choice Super Awards" Honoring Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, Action, and Animation Movies and Series
The winners will be revealed in a special television presentation, which will be produced remotely following COVID safety protocols, hosted by writer/director/podcaster Kevin Smith and actress/writer Dani Fernandez.

[11/19/20 - 08:30 AM]
Starz Casts Renowned Actor Luis Guzman to Guest Star in Critically Acclaimed Hit Crime Drama "Hightown" Season Two
Production is currently underway on the 10-episode second season of the series created by Rebecca Cutter, who will make her television directorial debut this season.

[11/19/20 - 08:27 AM]
TLC Launches "90 Day Fiance: The Podcast," The Official Podcast for Exclusive Dish and Behind-the-Scenes Content from Cable's #1 Series for Women
The podcast is set to launch on Tuesday, December 1, just in time for the December 6 premiere of Season 8.

[11/19/20 - 08:17 AM]
A Brand New Stand-Up Special from London Hughes - "To Catch a D*ck" - Will Hit Netflix on Dec. 22nd
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[11/19/20 - 08:11 AM]
A New Psychological Thriller from Writer/Director Sigal Avin, "Losing Alice" Premieres January 22 on Apple TV+
The film follows an aging director, Alice, and her growing obsession with a young screenwriter whose dark, troubling script appears to be more truth than fiction.

[11/19/20 - 08:10 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Rises in Latest FOX Demo Victory
The network takes home the adults 18-49 honors while NBC is the most-watched network overall.

[11/19/20 - 08:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Renews Hit Sitcom "Friends" for Nick at Nite as Part of Multi-Series ViacomCBS Syndication Deal
Also included in the deal were the off-network cable premiere rights to TV's number-one comedy series, "Young Sheldon," scheduled to begin on Nick at Nite on Monday, November 30.

[11/19/20 - 08:00 AM]
Drama Series "Coyote" to Debut Exclusively on CBS All Access on Jan. 7
The six-episode series - starring Michael Chiklis, Juan Pablo Raba and Adriana Paz - was originally targeted for sibling Paramount Network.

[11/19/20 - 07:10 AM]
The Year Ends on a Sweet Note with the Return of Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship"
Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman are back with a new season beginning Monday, December 28 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/19/20 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Chico Bon Bon and the Very Berry Holiday" Trailer - Netflix Jr
The Fix-It Force makes a plan to hit every home as fast as they can, delivering Blunderberry Cakes before the town awakes to avoid a holiday disaster.

[11/19/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Giving Voice" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Executive produced by Viola Davis and John Legend, "Giving Voice" follows students in the annual August Wilson Monologue Competition inspired by the late playwright.

[11/19/20 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Godmothered" - Official Trailer - Disney+
Set at Christmas time, "Godmothered" is a comedy about Eleanor, a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training (Jillian Bell) who upon hearing that her chosen profession is facing extinction, decides to show the world that people still need fairy godmothers.

[11/19/20 - 07:00 AM]
ABC and Disney Parks Feature Nostalgic Performances of Holidays Past in Special 5th Anniversary Edition of "The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration"
Original hosts Derek and Julianne Hough return, kicking off the night with a glittering new holiday performance, while Trevor Jackson hosts from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

[11/19/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Watch the Trailer for "Anitta: Made in Honorio," Premiering on December 16th on Netflix
Each of the six episodes will focus on one of the themes that are part of the Anitta's essence.

[11/19/20 - 06:01 AM]
Geoff Stults, Tamara Tunie Among Latest Cast in Netflix's "Cowboy Bebop"
Mason Alexander Park, Rachel House, Ann Truong and Hoa Xuande are also on tap for the live-action series.







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[03/28/24 - 11:07 AM]
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[03/28/24 - 11:02 AM]
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The May 2 premiere will include the first two episodes of the eight-episode season, with a new episode available each following Thursday.

[03/28/24 - 10:36 AM]
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[03/28/24 - 10:32 AM]
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[03/28/24 - 10:04 AM]
Bravo Reveals Returning Cast for "The Real Housewives of New York City" Season 15
After a successful first bite out of the Big Apple, all six ladies of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" will return for season 15, including Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield.

[03/28/24 - 10:03 AM]
Matt Barnes and Anansa Sims Give a Close-Up Look at Navigating Love, Co-Parenting, Fame and More in New Series, "The Barnes Bunch," Premiering Friday, April 19 at 10PM ET on WE tv
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[03/28/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Dan Da Dan" - Official Trailer - Netflix Anime
This is the story of Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult freak.

[03/28/24 - 10:01 AM]
"Karamo" Renewed for Third Season in National Syndication
"Karamo" is hosted by reality television personality, author, actor, producer and activist Karamo.

[03/28/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Neal Brennan: Crazy Good" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Comedian Neal Brennan riffs in this stand-up special on crypto, social media flexes, sex compliments and the link between greatness and mental health.

[03/28/24 - 09:03 AM]
ESPN+ Unveils Major League Baseball Game Schedule for March and April
ESPN+ will stream a game every day in April, featuring all thirty Major League Baseball Clubs.

[03/28/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Jurassic World: Chaos Theory" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix After School
Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of "The Nublar Six" are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them.

[03/28/24 - 09:01 AM]
WWE on A&E Continues with Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Joining "WWE Rivals" & More "WWE's Most Wanted Treasures" & "Biography: WWE Legends"
Kicking off on Sunday, April 14, "WWE's Most Wanted Treasures" will feature WWE Hall of Famers Booker T, Mick Foley, and Lita as they hunt for iconic memorabilia and share the history behind some of the most famous items in WWE history.

[03/28/24 - 09:00 AM]
"The Omen" Complete Franchise, Streaming Now on Hulu
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[03/28/24 - 08:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the Official Trailer for Horror Anthology Series "THEM: THE SCARE" Starring Deborah Ayorinde, Luke James, Pam Grier, and More!
This second installment will consist of eight episodes and premieres on Thursday, April 25, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[03/28/24 - 08:16 AM]
Netflix Lights Up the Sky with 1,000 Drones to Reveal May 1 Launch Date for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Epic Saga, "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar"
In the series, arch nemeses Mallikajaan and Fareedan are locked in a battle for succession of Heeramandi, where courtesans reign as queens.