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More than 50 percent of adults in U.S. homes say they are watching more TV during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by Leichtman Research Group.

HBO is redirecting funds allocated for the company’s Emmy party and For Your Consideration (FYC) events to make a $1 million donation to the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles Emergency COVID-19 Crisis Fund.

ABC has set its 2020-2021 programming slate, which includes a slew of renewals alongside the new David E. Kelley thriller Big Sky and the comedy Call Your Mother from Kari Lizer (The New Adventures of Old Christine).

Edward Sabin, former head of international at A+E Networks, is behind the new entertainment and media venture Cypher Content, through which he will develop and produce a range of content.

BBC Studios has appointed a pair of key executives to lead its Los Angeles production business, with Valerie Bruce promoted to general manager.

Armando Nuñez is moving into an advisory role at ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group, with Dan Cohen to take over leading the division starting next month.

FOX has renewed the family comedy Last Man Standing and the medical drama The Resident for the 2020-2021 season.

CBS has unveiled its 2020-2021 prime-time programming lineup, featuring one new comedy, two new dramas and 23 returning series, with show additions on Thursday and Sunday nights this fall.

The CW will officially launch its new season in January 2021 with a regularly scheduled series lineup, setting some fresh original and acquired scripted shows and alternative programming for the fall.

Just as SVOD operators are seeing increased usage during COVID-19 stay-at-home measures, U.S. cable platforms are reporting gains in on-demand viewership, according to The Diffusion Group (TDG).