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[11/15/13 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 15
Updates include: CBS gives pilot order to "How I Met Your Mother" spin-off; Jen Kirkman to write, star in FX comedy; and Stephanie Szostak, Blair Redford cast in USA drama pilot.

[11/15/13 - 03:34 PM]
Netflix Orders Final Season of "The Killing," from Fox Television Studios, Exclusively for Its Streaming Members in Netflix Territories
The first three seasons of "The Killing" are now available to stream globally on Netflix.

[11/15/13 - 02:38 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Big Bang Theory," "Scandal" Keep Top Spots
Plus: numbers for TBS's "Ground Floor," WE tv's "Braxton Family Values" and FX's "Anger Management."

[11/15/13 - 02:01 PM]
Channing Tatum Kicks Off "Team Oscar(R)" on "The Ellen Degeneres Show"
The initiative gives the next generation of filmmakers the chance to vie for an opportunity to appear onstage during the live Oscar broadcast.

[11/15/13 - 12:46 PM]
Discovery Unwrapped: Treat Yo' Self to a Week of Holiday Programming, Special Episodes and Premieres on Discovery Channel
Highlight include special episodes of "Naked & Afraid," "Street Outlaws," "Call of the Wildman," "Tanked" and "Treehouse Masters."

[11/15/13 - 12:25 PM]
ESPN's Multi-Platform Coverage of Pacquiao vs. Rios
The fight, from the Venetian Macao's CotaiArena, in Macau, China, will be distributed live on Saturday November 23 at 9:00/8:00c on HBO-Pay-Per-View.

[11/15/13 - 12:03 PM]
Debmar-Mercury Sells the FremantleMedia North America-Produced "Celebrity Name Game," Hosted by Craig Ferguson, to Tribune Stations Covering 40% of U.S., Including Seven of the Top-10 Markets
WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles and WGN Chicago are among the participating stations for the fall 2014 launch.

[11/15/13 - 11:23 AM]
Hunter Hayes to Perform During "CMA Country Christmas," Airing Monday, December 2 on ABC
The special, hosted by Jennifer Nettles, is a celebration of the season featuring Country's top stars and non-format favorites performing holiday songs and sharing their personal holiday traditions and memories.

[11/15/13 - 11:04 AM]
Five-Part Programming Event "Katie Challenge for Change" Airs the Week of November 18-22
The show will travel to five cities across the country and challenge communities to create positive changes, both big and small.

[11/15/13 - 10:39 AM]
GSN Acquires Episodes of Long-Running Popular Game Show "Shop 'Til You Drop" to Premiere on Monday, Dec. 2
The Pat Finn-hosted series will air weekdays at 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST.

[11/15/13 - 10:02 AM]
FXX Scores Landmark Deal for "The Simpsons" Beginning in August 2014
The network will have access to 24 seasons (530 episodes) of the series with season 25 also due in September of 2014.

[11/15/13 - 09:56 AM]
GEICO ESPN High School Basketball Showcase to Include Nine Top 10 Recruits
Eleven of the 21 teams scheduled will be playing on an ESPN network for the first time.

[11/15/13 - 09:55 AM]
CBS's Thursday 8:00-10:00 PM Comedy Block Grows in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, November 14.

[11/15/13 - 09:39 AM]
El Rey Network Adds Robert Patrick, Eiza Gonzalez, Madison Davenport and Brandon Soo Hoo to Cast of Robert Rodriguez's Highly-Anticipated "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series"
The 10-episode serialized drama will serve as the first original scripted series to air on the new genre-busting cable network.

[11/15/13 - 09:11 AM]
The 15th Annual "A Home for the Holidays with Celine Dion," an Entertainment Special Celebrating the Joys of Adoption, to Be Broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 18 on the CBS Television Network
Also, Ne-Yo, Chris Young and others are set to perform.

[11/15/13 - 08:55 AM]
"Parenthood" Matches a Six-Week High in 18-49 Rating, Its Best Result Since October 3
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, November 14.

[11/15/13 - 08:33 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Big Bang Theory" Top the Charts in Viewers, Demos
Plus: FOX's "The X Factor" and The CW's "Reign" make double-digit jumps from last week among adults 18-49.

[11/15/13 - 08:26 AM]
ABC's "Scandal" Is Up Week to Week and Tops Its Year-Ago Delivery by 45%
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, November 14.

[11/15/13 - 08:21 AM]
Viacom Media Networks Level Up with the Launch of Multi-Platform VGX the Next Generation of the "Video Game Awards"
Spike TV will air highlights of the show as "VGX Replay" on Monday, December 9 at midnight/11:00c.

[11/15/13 - 08:04 AM]
No Shirt, No Shoes, Great Service: TLC's "Buying Naked" Gets Up Close & Personal with Nudist Real Estate
The two-part special premieres Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[11/15/13 - 08:03 AM]
CMT Set to Exclusively World Premiere Jason Aldean's Video for "When She Says Baby" as Part of Special "CMT Hot 20 Countdown" on November 16
The video for "When She Says Baby" is a previously unaired concert clip from his "Night Train to Georgia" concert special.

[11/15/13 - 07:47 AM]
Comedy Central Picks-Up Late-Night Social Sensation "@midnight"
The 40-week order firmly establishes "@midnight" as late-night's newest hit and provides Comedy Central with another bona fide franchise.

[11/15/13 - 06:00 AM]
Rihanna to Perform and Receive the First Ever AMA Icon Award on the "2013 American Music Awards(R)"
Luke Bryan, Miley Cyrus, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Imagine Dragons, Kendrick Lamar, Jennifer Lopez, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, One Direction, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, TLC and Pitbull will also perform.

[11/14/13 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 14
Updates include: Jack Black, Tim Robbins cast in HBO's "The Brink"; Starz's "Power" adds trio; and Paul Scheuring, Shekhar Kapur team for "Rasputin" at FX.

[11/14/13 - 03:04 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Modern Family," "Criminal Minds" Land Top Spots
Plus: numbers for History's "Bible Secrets Revealed," FXX's "The League" and Discovery's "Bear Grylls: Escape from Hell."

[11/14/13 - 02:37 PM]
CBS Announces Finale Dates for "The Amazing Race" and "Survivor"
As previously reported, their latest cycles will wrap on Sunday, December 8 and Sunday, December 15, respectively.

[11/14/13 - 02:35 PM]
Carly Aquilino and Boyfriend Chris Distefano from MTV's "Girl Code" and "Guy Code" Host "Sofa Saturday with Chris & Carly" Beginning Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 P.M. ET/PT on MTV
"The House Bunny," "Clueless" and the MTV premiere of "Beastly" are the featured titles.

[11/14/13 - 01:08 PM]
PBS Renews "Tavis Smiley" Talk Show for Two More Years
Entering its 11th season in January 2014, the series airs on approximately 97 percent of PBS stations in more than 200 markets.

[11/14/13 - 01:05 PM]
2014 NHL Stadium Series Programming Change
The matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins from Soldier Field in Chicago, will now air on NBC at 8:00/7:00c on Saturday, March 1.

[11/14/13 - 12:46 PM]
AMC Renews "Hell on Wheels," Its Saturday Night Success, for an Expanded Fourth Season
The season four renewal is for 13 episodes, following 10 hours in each of its first three seasons.

[11/14/13 - 12:45 PM]
John Oliver to Star in a Weekly Topical Comedy Series for HBO Starting Next Year
Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, the weekly show will debut on Sunday nights.

[11/14/13 - 12:16 PM]
NBC to Co-Produce 12 Episodes of Comedy "Working the Engels"
The series centers on a family who must band together to keep their heads above water when their father and breadwinner passes away, leaving them a mountain of debt.

[11/14/13 - 11:31 AM]
Video: Extended Trailer Unveiled for TNT's "Mob City"
The six-episode series will air in two-hour blocks over three consecutive Wednesdays (December 4, 11 and 18).

[11/14/13 - 11:26 AM]
"The Tonight Show," "Late Night" Dominate Broadcast Competition for Week of Nov. 4-8
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 4-8.

[11/14/13 - 11:25 AM]
Video: Epic New Trailer for "The Spoils of Babylon" - Coming to IFC Jan 9 at 10PM
Tobey Maguire, Jessica Alba, Will Ferrell, Jellybean Howie, Val Kilmer, Haley Joel Osment, Tim Robbins, Michael Sheen, Steve Tom and Kristen Wiig star in the project.

[11/14/13 - 11:11 AM]
"Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!" Comedy Central's(R) First Drama Premieres on Sunday, December 1 at 12:00 Midnight and 12:30 A.M. ET/PT
The series documents Stevens' psychological breakdown and his journey back into the world of stand-up, with the support of his friends Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim and others.

[11/14/13 - 11:00 AM]
The CW's "Arrow" Is on Target, Hits Series Highs in Adults 18-34 and Men 18-34
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 13.

[11/14/13 - 10:55 AM]
One of the Most Talked About Bestsellers of All Time, V.C. Andrews' Iconic "Flowers in the Attic," Comes to Lifetime January 18
Ellen Burstyn, Kiernan Shipka, Mason Dye and Dylan Bruce star in the project, from director Deborah Chow and writer Kayla Alpert.

[11/14/13 - 10:16 AM]
A&E Gets Back Into Gear with "Shipping Wars" Season 5 Premiering Tuesday, December 3 with Back-to-Back Episodes at 10 & 10:30PM ET/PT
The series follows the high-stakes world of heavy-duty moving as independent truckers bid against one another for the opportunity to ship the unshippable.

[11/14/13 - 09:49 AM]
The Hub Network Has a Festive Lineup of Holiday Programming That the Whole Family Can Enjoy Together Throughout December
"Family Game Night," "Spooksville" and "The Aquabats! Super Show!" are among the series offering up themed episodes.

[11/14/13 - 09:49 AM]
"Criminal Minds," Wednesday's Most-Watched Program, Delivers Its Largest Audience of the Season
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 13.

[11/14/13 - 09:12 AM]
ESPN Announces Next "30 for 30" Documentary, "Youngstown Boys"
Jeff and Michael Zimbalist are behind the film, premiering Saturday, December 14 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/14/13 - 08:57 AM]
FOX Sports 1 Posts Most-Watched Week Since August Launch
FOX Sports spins the numbers for the week of November 4-10.

[11/14/13 - 08:53 AM]
Cartoon Network Believes in "Steven Universe" and "Uncle Grandpa"
Both series have been picked up 13 additional episodes, bringing the respective total orders to 26 half-hour episodes.

[11/14/13 - 08:51 AM]
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Locks Up Its Top 18-49 and Total-Viewer Results Since October 16
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 13.

[11/14/13 - 08:38 AM]
"NBA Inside Stuff" presented by Samsung Galaxy Features Detroit Pistons Josh Smith and Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry, Saturday, Nov. 16, at Noon ET on NBA TV
This week, Detroit Pistons' forward Josh Smith - signed as a free agent during the offseason - gets a personal introduction to the Motor City from one of Detroit's favorite sons, Steve Smith.

[11/14/13 - 08:35 AM]
ABC Posts Gains Across Its Wednesday Lineup/"Modern Family" Is Wednesday's #1 TV Show in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 13.

[11/14/13 - 08:26 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Criminal Minds" Puts CBS in Front Among Viewers, Demos
Plus: "The X Factor" shows big week-to-week gains among adults 18-49 for FOX.

[11/14/13 - 07:51 AM]
History(R) Kicks Off "Kennedy Week" Across Digital Platforms
Beginning Monday, November 18, History.com will publish daily original articles across all editorial franchises, offering unique views of the assassination that changed a nation.

[11/14/13 - 07:46 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Is Up Year over Year in All 7 Weeks of the Season
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 4-8.







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[12/16/25 - 01:33 PM]
Next on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN - January 2026
Highlights include new seasons of "Tell Me Lies" and "A Thousand Blows" plus the premieres of "The Beauty" and "Wonder Man."

[12/16/25 - 01:04 PM]
FX's "Seven Sisters" Ordered to Series on Hulu
Elizabeth Olsen, Cristin Milioti and J. Smith-Cameron lead the new family drama featuring Anthony Edwards, Meredith Hagner, Odessa Young, Zoë Winters, Bridget Brown, Carolyn Kettig, Philip Ettinger, and Ryan Eggold.

[12/16/25 - 12:02 PM]
Video: "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story" - Official Trailer - Netflix
People sought her guidance - then came her child abuse arrest with mom influencer Ruby Franke. Unpack the chilling case of therapist Jodi Hildebrandt.

[12/16/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of December 8 - "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" Cracks the Case at No. 1 in the Top 10
New comedy series "Man vs. Baby" took No. 1 on the English TV list with 19.1 million views, with the Rowan Atkinson vehicle eliciting laughs over the bumbling Trevor Bingley trying to earn money house-sitting for millionaires while a lost baby keeps him on his toes.

[12/16/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - Hulu Original Series "The Artful Dodger" Season 2
The comedy-adventure series starring Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis and Maia Mitchell returns for season two on February 10 on Hulu and Disney+.

[12/16/25 - 10:01 AM]
Snoop Dogg to Headline Lions-Vikings with "Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party" During NFL Christmas Gameday Live on Netflix
Snoop Dogg takes the reins at halftime, promising chart-topping tracks, plenty of holiday spirit, and special guests, making for what is sure to be an unforgettable performance.

[12/16/25 - 09:52 AM]
Video: "The Life of Chuck" - Trailer - Hulu
From author Stephen King and director Mike Flanagan, the film - starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Karen Gillan - streams December 26.

[12/16/25 - 09:08 AM]
MGM+ Greenlights Series Adaptation of Iconic Western "The Magnificent Seven"
After a peaceful Quaker village is massacred by mercenaries working for a greedy and ruthless land baron trying to force them off the land he covets, seven gifted but flawed mercenaries are hired by the community to protect them from the land baron's hired guns.

[12/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
"Miss Austen" Returns for Season 2 on "Masterpiece"
This newest season is largely based on Gill Hornby's latest novel, "The Elopement," which further delves into the family life of Jane and Cassandra Austen.

[12/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
Meet the 11 New Survivalists and the Families Who Hold Their Fate as FOX's Survival Competition Series "Extracted" Returns for Season Two
Only one competitor and their family will endure it all and walk away with a life-changing quarter million dollar grand prize!

[12/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces "Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris," A New Holiday Special Airing Monday, Dec. 22 on CBS and Paramount+
Filmed in front of an intimate audience above the Musée du Quai Branly, Aguilera performs both holiday classics and her career hits against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, fashioned into a shimmering Christmas tree.

[12/16/25 - 08:30 AM]
The Epic New Landmark Natural History Series, "Kingdom," Premieres Saturday, January 24 on BBC America and AMC+
The six-part series chronicles the dramatic real-life sagas of four African rival animal families - leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and lions - as they all fight to claim a remote Zambian paradise as their home.

[12/16/25 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Adds Over 30 Episodes of Original Content to 2026 Slate with New Series "Wild Vacation Rentals" and Renewals for "Zillow Gone Wild" and "Castle Impossible"
Coming early next year, "Nobody Wants This" actresses and comedians Sherry Cola and D'Arcy Carden will embark on an epic girls' trip of a lifetime to visit America's extraordinary vacation homes in the new HGTV series "Wild Vacation Rentals."

[12/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Gather 'Round Faithfuls! Peacock Debuts Official Trailer for Season 4 of "The Traitors"
Season 4 debuts with the first three supersized episodes on Thursday, January 8 at 6pm PT/9pm ET, followed by two new episodes on Thursday, January 15, and one new episode weekly through the finale and reunion event on February 26.

[12/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix and iHeartMedia Announce Exclusive Video Podcast Partnership for Top iHeartPodcasts
More than 15 industry-leading iHeartPodcasts will stream only on Netflix including "My Favorite Murder," "The Breakfast Club," "Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast," "Behind the Bastards," "The Psychology of Your 20s" and more.