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[08/16/24 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 12-16
Updates include: Hulu orders "Mid-Century Modern" to series; Elliott Kalan to spearhead Netflix's "Ghostbusters" animated series; and "Buying Beverly Hills," "My Lady Jane," and "Wicked Tuna" among latest cancellations.

[08/16/24 - 01:36 PM]
Thursday's #1 Show "Big Brother" Hits a Season High
The series was the #1 primetime program in both viewers and adults 25-54 last night.

[08/16/24 - 10:15 AM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, Through Thursday, Aug. 22, on ABC, ABC News Live and Hulu
ABC News will air one hour of primetime coverage (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) Monday and Tuesday and two hours (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) Wednesday and Thursday on ABC.

[08/16/24 - 10:01 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Sci-Fi Hit "Dark Matter," Starring Joel Edgerton and Academy Award Winner Jennifer Connelly, Renewed for Season Two
"The thought-provoking and gripping 'Dark Matter' has quickly become a global hit, capturing audiences' imaginations and making it a beloved and integral part of Apple's world-class sci-fi lineup," said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.

[08/16/24 - 09:31 AM]
Music Superstars Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, Kelly Rowland and AJ McLean Light Up Netflix's Music Competition Series "Building the Band"
The series brings together talented singers for a truly unique competition show where building the perfect band is all about chemistry.

[08/16/24 - 08:08 AM]
MTV and Paramount+ Greenlight New Seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race," "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" and "Untucked"
"RuPaul's Drag Race" will return to MTV for its 17th season after another record breaking year.

[08/16/24 - 06:15 AM]
ABC News Announces 2024 Presidential Debate Will Take Place in Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center
"World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live "Prime" anchor Linsey Davis will serve as moderators.

[08/16/24 - 05:30 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy Set to Host "76th Emmy Awards" on ABC
"For two Canadians who won our Emmys in a literal quarantine tent, the idea of being asked to host this year in an actual theater was incentive enough," said Eugene and Dan.

[08/16/24 - 03:00 AM]
"Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max August 23
In the great tradition of Warner Bros. Pictures' iconic Westerns, "Horizon: An American Saga" explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won - and lost - through the blood, sweat and tears of many.

[08/15/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "A-List to Playlist" - Official Trailer - Netflix
With a 20-year acting career, Cho Jung-seok takes on the challenge of debuting as a singer in 100 days, mobilizing his entire network against the clock!

[08/15/24 - 02:06 PM]
Lifetime Announces "Buried Alive and Survived" Starring Eva Marcille and Tyler Lepley
Set to premiere on Saturday, September 21, the movie follows a woman, who miraculously survives being buried alive by her ex-husband.

[08/15/24 - 12:30 PM]
"The Masked Singer" Levels Up in Season 12 with All-New Theme Nights Featuring Legendary Franchises and Iconic Artists
Panelists Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, alongside host Nick Cannon, return as the series commemorates acclaimed franchises Barbie and Footloose, along with the iconic artist Miley Cyrus in a pop culture-piercing night that salutes her music catalog.

[08/15/24 - 12:13 PM]
NBA TV to Televise 107 Games During 2024-25 Regular Season with Multiple Appearances by NBA Champion Celtics, Mavericks, Knicks, Warriors, Bucks, Lakers, 76ers, Suns, Heat, Timberwolves, Nuggets & Thunder
The network's regular season schedule will start with a 2024 Kia NBA Tip-Off tripleheader on Saturday, October 26.

[08/15/24 - 12:12 PM]
TNT Sports to Tip Off 2024-25 NBA Regular Season with NBA Champion Boston Celtics with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown & Jrue Holiday Hosting New York Knicks with Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges & Julius Randle, Tuesday, Oct. 22
The night's second game will feature the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James and Anthony Davis hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.

[08/15/24 - 12:04 PM]
NBC to Air the First Episode of the Peacock Original Comedy Series "Mr. Throwback" on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
"Mr. Throwback" premiered August 8 on Peacock and stands as a top 5 Peacock original comedy series through their respective opening weekends.

[08/15/24 - 12:03 PM]
Bang! ESPN & ABC's 2024-25 NBA Regular Season Broadcast Schedule
The 2024-25 campaign marks ESPN's 23rd consecutive season broadcasting NBA games.

[08/15/24 - 11:03 AM]
The "76th Emmy Awards" Sets Full Production Team
Brittany Brazil returns as co-executive producer as does producer Taryn Hurd, production designer Brian Stonestreet and head writer Jon Macks.

[08/15/24 - 11:01 AM]
Magnolia Network's Family-Friendly Content Slate Sets Fall Streaming Premiere Dates on Max
Executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, the new series set to premiere this fall on Max include "Roller Jam" (October 10), "Human vs. Hamster" (November 21) and "Second Chance Stage" (November 28, Thanksgiving Day).

[08/15/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "That '90s Show" - Part 3 Official Trailer - Netflix
Summer fun continues for the Point Place gang as they navigate breakups, hookups - and all the goof-ups that go along with growing up.

[08/15/24 - 09:31 AM]
"Big Brother" Wednesday Edition Posts Season High and Up +14% from Last Week in Viewiers
Last night's episode averaged 3.19 million viewers and 0.8 among adults 25-54, posting a season high in both measures.

[08/15/24 - 09:15 AM]
CBS News Will Deliver Live Coverage Across Platforms of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Aug. 19-22
CBS News top political journalists will bring around-the-clock updates from across the country, including in-depth analysis and original reporting about the Democratic convention and the latest developments with the Trump-Vance campaign.

[08/15/24 - 09:04 AM]
Disney Jr. Greenlights "Sofia the First: Royal Magic," Sequel to Emmy- and Humanitas-Winning Hit Series "Sofia the First"
From Disney Branded Television, the new series is currently in production and is slated for a 2026 premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney+.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
"What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates" - Date Announcement & First Look
In the Netflix series, the tech visionary and global health and climate philanthropist invites viewers to join him on a learning journey to explore pressing issues facing our world today.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
First Look and Date Announcement: Hulu Original "La Maquina"
The series premieres with all six episodes on October 9.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Grotesquerie" - Teaser - Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, Travis Kelce - FX
In FX's "Grotesquerie," a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community.

[08/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Second Season of "Tulsa King," Starring Oscar Nominee Sylvester Stallone
The service also announced that Grammy-nominated country star Jelly Roll will cameo in the upcoming season and the trailer features a sneak peek of the country star's unreleased song "Get By," from his upcoming sophomore album.

[08/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Limited Series "The Penguin" Premiere Weekend Launches Thursday, September 19
HBO will re-air the series premiere multiple times over the weekend, including Sunday, September 22 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[08/15/24 - 08:33 AM]
Video: Sundance Now and AMC+ Release the Premiere Date, Trailer and Key Art for Provocative New Drama "Fifteen-Love"
Starring Ella Lily Hyland and Aidan Turner, the series premieres with the first two episodes on Thursday, August 22 on both platforms with the remaining episodes airing weekly.

[08/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this two-part documentary, a tenacious mother unravels the complex mystery surrounding the 1989 disappearance of the daughter she placed for adoption.

[08/15/24 - 08:00 AM]
"The Money Game" Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on September 10
Amidst one of the most unpredictable and intense years of college athletics to date, "The Money Game" provides an exclusive, all-access pass inside LSU Athletics.

[08/15/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Celebrating Mexico's Cinema Day: An Exclusive Sneak Peek at "Pedro Paramo" and Other Films
Other projects on tap include "Technoboys," "Untamed Royals," "The Biggest Fan" and "Las Locuras."

[08/15/24 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Outer Banks" Season 4 - Kildare County Surf Shop Commercial - MADE BY POGUES!! - Netflix
Built by pogues - for pogues - The Kildare County Surf Shop is here to bring you a good time, all the time! Stop on by to get all your island essentials and gold-star customer service.

[08/15/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Angel Di Maria: Breaking Down the Wall" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From his humble origins to becoming champion of the world, this documentary series recounts the life and career of the iconic Argentinian soccer player.

[08/15/24 - 06:01 AM]
Great American Family Announces Three Additional World Premiere Original Holiday Movies for Beloved Program Franchise Great American Christmas 2024
"A Royal Christmas Ballet," "A Shelter and Season's Greetings" and "The Fabric of Christmas" are the latest on tap.

[08/15/24 - 04:46 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Trailer for Original True Crime Docuseries "Face to Face with Scott Peterson"
The three-part true crime docuseries takes a new look at the notorious case of Scott Peterson and the murders of his wife Laci Peterson and unborn son Conner.

[08/14/24 - 03:02 PM]
New Vice Series "Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise" Premieres on Wednesday, September 4th
From his breakout role in "Risky Business" with his unforgettable slide and famous grin, to saving the movie business with "Top Gun: Maverick," Tom Cruise has pushed himself and those around him to make the best movies possible.

[08/14/24 - 02:32 PM]
Madison Iseman Cast in the Upcoming USA Network Drama Series "The Rainmaker"
She'll play Sarah Plankmore, Rudy's girlfriend and a recent law school graduate.

[08/14/24 - 02:32 PM]
First Look at Mitford Sisters Series "Outrageous" Starring Bessie Carter
Carter plays Nancy Mitford in the six-part series that will premiere on BritBox North America in 2025.

[08/14/24 - 01:03 PM]
Alex Guarnaschelli Signs New Multi-Year Deal with Food Network
"Food Network has been my extended family for as long as I can remember, and the thought that I get to continue to have the opportunity to create so much fun and delicious content and memories is something I will continue to cherish," said Guarnaschelli.

[08/14/24 - 12:13 PM]
Comedy Central Adds "Family Guy" to Its Robust Adult Animation Lineup
The iconic series is set to launch with an all-day marathon on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, and will join the primetime lineup starting on Tuesday, September 3, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the brand's programming.

[08/14/24 - 12:00 PM]
"48 Hours," A Free, 24/7 Streaming Network, Launches Today on New Platforms
This channel will continue to be available on Paramount's leading FAST service Pluto TV.

[08/14/24 - 11:10 AM]
The CW Network to Debut New Wild West Unscripted Series "The Wranglers" This Fall
The new unscripted series, which follows the personal and professional lives of young staff members working at the Circle Bar Dude Ranch in Montana, will premiere on Thursday, October 24.

[08/14/24 - 10:04 AM]
Sandro Rosta to Star in the Paramount+ Original Series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy"
Rosta joins the previously announced cast of cadets: Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Karim Diané and Zoë Steiner, as well as Holly Hunter, who plays the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy.

[08/14/24 - 10:01 AM]
"Heels" Is Coming to Netflix in the U.S. on September 15
Both seasons of the series starring starring Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig are heading to the streaming service.

[08/14/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Kicks Off College Football Season with the Trailer Release for Original Sports Docuseries "Here Come the Irish"
The series documents life on and off the field of the legendary University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with those closest to the program.

[08/14/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez" - Official Trailer - Josh Rivera, Ryan Murphy - FX
The 10-episode limited series charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and their legacy in sports and American culture.

[08/14/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Media Ventures New Game Show "Flip Side" with Host Jaleel White to Premiere Sept. 9 in National Syndication
The exciting, easy to play-along game show pits two teams of players against each other to test them on how they think two different groups of people feel about the same issue.

[08/14/24 - 08:37 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Teaser for Horror-Thriller Series "Teacup"
The series follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive.

[08/14/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The Circle" Season 7 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Clever catfish, shady tactics and game-changing twists collide as a new group of players competes for $100,000 in the most cutthroat season to date.

[08/14/24 - 08:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Slates Three New Series for September Premieres
"How (Not) To Get Rid of a Body," "The Real Murders on Elm Street" and "Cabin in the Woods" are all on tap in the coming weeks.







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[12/25/24 - 10:36 AM]
Video: "Happy Gilmore 2" - Happy New Year - Netflix
Coming soon, only on Netflix.

[12/25/24 - 10:16 AM]
Video: "Doctor Who" - Season 2 Teaser - Disney+
The adventure continues: Season 2 is coming to Disney+ in 2025.

[12/25/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The hunt for a CIA agent accused of leaking secrets puts Peter and Rose in the crosshairs of a ruthless intelligence broker and a deadly war criminal.

[12/24/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Key Adult Demos for the Week of Dec. 16 Versus CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" saw gains year to year in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.

[12/24/24 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "American Primeval" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West.

[12/24/24 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Dec. 16: "Carry-On" Flies to First Again in Netflix's Top 10 This Week
Season 6 of "Virgin River" starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson debuted on top of the English TV List with 8.1 million views.

[12/24/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" Season 6 - Part 3 Date Announcement - Netflix
Granted one final chance to finish the Sekai Taikai, Daniel, Johnny and the team lay it all on the line in the ultimate championship showdown.

[12/23/24 - 02:36 PM]
College Football Playoff Scores 10.6 Million Average Viewers Across ESPN Platforms and TNT Sports
Tennessee/Ohio State and Indiana/Notre Dame on ESPN/ABC become two of top three most-watched games of the season.

[12/23/24 - 01:22 PM]
"Yellowstone" 5B Finale Continues Its Record-Breaking Run with 13.1M Total Viewers in L3 Marking the Biggest Episode in Series History
Said run marked the most watched season in the series' history with 13.6M total viewers.

[12/23/24 - 01:15 PM]
For the 4th Consecutive Year, ABC News' "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine Across the Board
"20/20" outdelivered "Dateline" in all key target demos for the 4th consecutive year - since 2021.

[12/23/24 - 01:02 PM]
NBC Is Set to Ring in the New Year with a Live Broadcast of the 136th Rose Parade Presented by Honda on Wednesday, Jan. 1
"Today" co-anchor Hoda Kotb and weather and feature anchor Al Roker will return to the booth for this year's telecast from "TV Corner."

[12/23/24 - 11:13 AM]
Award-Winning Danish Miniseries "Bullshit" Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, January 30, 2025 on Viaplay
This coming-of-age Danish language historical drama tells the powerful story of a group of lost and rebellious youths who find community and belonging in the hardcore biker gang "Bullshit," but leads to a world of brutal conflict.

[12/23/24 - 10:40 AM]
Max Renews Original Adult Animated Series "Creature Commandos," from DC Studios, for Second Season
New episodes debut weekly every Thursday on Max, with the season one finale dropping January 9.

[12/23/24 - 10:31 AM]
As an Early Holiday Gift to Fans Hallmark Announces That Its Hit Reality Competition Series, "Finding Mr. Christmas," Is Renewed for a Second Season
"Bringing this show to life was such a dream come true," said Jonathan Bennett. "There're definitely more stories to be told in season two and so much more fun to be had. We're really just scratching the surface here."

[12/23/24 - 10:02 AM]
"TMZ Investigates: Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer" Premieres Monday, January 6 at 8/7c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
TMZ exclusively speaks to several sources who say, despite his charismatic personality, Mangione also displayed a dark side and uncovers shocking new details about how he became enraged by corporate greed before quietly plotting to kill a healthcare CEO.