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[02/11/14 - 11:56 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 11
Updates include: MTV's "Eye Candy," HBO's "The Brink" get series orders; Greta Gerwig to topline "How I Met Your Dad" at CBS; and JoAnna Garcia Swisher is the first to board ABC's "The Astronaut Wives Club."

[02/11/14 - 05:54 PM]
"The Flash" Casting: John Wesley Shipp to Guest Star
Shipp will guest star in the pilot in a mystery role, with the part intended to be a recurring guest star in series.

[02/11/14 - 03:29 PM]
Dick Van Dyke to Guest Star in a Two-Episode Arc on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," Hallmark Channel's Highly Anticipated New Original Series from Martha Williamson Premiering April 2014
Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe and Geoff Gustafson co-star in the upcoming series.

[02/11/14 - 03:20 PM]
Next Week Is "Rush Week," as Randy Jackson Returns to Lead Intense Workshops on "American Idol XIII"
After this Thursday's show, fans will get the chance to vote via toll-free calls, text, online and the app, for which guy they want to make it to the Top 30 semi-finalists.

[02/11/14 - 03:06 PM]
FOX Sports 1 Features Middleweight Title-Contender Bout at UFC(R) Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi
The main card also features another key middleweight fight, with No. 3-ranked Jacare Souza (19-3, 1NC) facing No. 8-ranked Francis Carmont (22-7).

[02/11/14 - 02:57 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: NBC Goes Untouched with Winter Games Coverage
Plus: numbers for Food Network's "Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off," TLC's "Cake Boss" and Syfy's "Lost Girl."

[02/11/14 - 02:34 PM]
ABC Family's "Switched at Birth" Sets Season Highs and "The Fosters" Hits 3 Week Highs
ABC Family spins the numbers for Monday, February 10.

[02/11/14 - 01:54 PM]
Hallmark Channel Marks a Strong Weekend with Two Original Premieres
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, February 8.

[02/11/14 - 01:49 PM]
Animal Planet's "Ice Cold Gold" Returns to Bestial Greenland as Miners Claim Fortune and Glory
Season two will roll out Thursday, March 6 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[02/11/14 - 01:34 PM]
EPIX Presents "And the Envelope Please..." - Interviews Featuring Casts and Crews from This Year's Oscar Contenders as Part of the Envelope Screening Series
The 30-minute encore presentations will air on EPIX between February 17 and 24, Academy voting week.

[02/11/14 - 01:31 PM]
NBCSN Continues Record Pace with 84% Viewership Increase from 2012 London Games
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, February 10.

[02/11/14 - 01:24 PM]
"Anna Deavere Smith: A YoungArts Masterclass," the Latest Edition of the Emmy(R)-Nominated HBO Family Documentary Show, Debuts Feb. 17
YoungArts is devoted to identifying and supporting the nation's next generation of artists.

[02/11/14 - 12:42 PM]
ESPN's MLB Spring Training Slate Begins March 17 with World Series Rematch
The seven-game schedule includes multiple appearances by the Red Sox, Cardinals, New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals.

[02/11/14 - 12:14 PM]
Chiller's "Killer Legends" Premieres Sunday, March 16 @ 8 PM ET
The hair-raising two-hour event focuses on four timeless urban legends that haunt the psyche of the American public.

[02/11/14 - 12:01 PM]
Disney XD Greenlights "Kirby Buckets," a Single-Camera Comedy Series That Brings an Aspiring Animator's Imagination to Life
The series, starring 13-year-old Jacob Bertrand, will begin production in Los Angeles in the spring for a fall 2014 premiere on Disney XD.

[02/11/14 - 11:21 AM]
Bravo Delivers Three New Specials in February
Highlights include "The Real Housewives of New York City" preview special on Wednesday, February 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/11/14 - 11:15 AM]
Golden Globe and Tony Award-Winning Actor Hugh Jackman Returns to Host "The 68th Annual Tony(R) Awards," Sunday, June 8
Previously, Jackman served as host from 2003-2005, earning an Emmy Award for his 2004 duties at the 58th Annual ceremony, as well as an Emmy nomination for his 2005 appearance at the 59th Annual ceremony.

[02/11/14 - 11:06 AM]
FOX Ranks No. 2 for the Week in Adults 18-34 and No. 3 Among Adults 18-49
FOX spins the numbers for the week of February 3-9.

[02/11/14 - 11:03 AM]
CBS Has Five of the Week's Top 10 Programs, Including the Top 4 Non-Olympic Broadcasts
CBS spins the numbers for the week of February 3-9.

[02/11/14 - 10:55 AM]
Out Olympic Medalist Caitlin Cahow to Serve as Logo TV's First-Ever Olympic Columnist
Cahow, who was part of the Presidential Olympic Delegation during the opening ceremonies, will write a series of articles exclusively for LogoTV.com highlighting her experiences in Sochi as an openly gay woman.

[02/11/14 - 10:54 AM]
NBC Dominates the Primetime Week of Feb. 3-9 with Its Top Numbers Since the Summer of 2012
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 3-9.

[02/11/14 - 10:54 AM]
Disney Channel Ranks as TV's #1 Total Day Network for the 139th-Straight Week Among Kids 6-11 and Tweens
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of February 3-9.

[02/11/14 - 10:50 AM]
"Steve Harvey" Soars to Series Ratings High with More Than 3 Million Viewers Per Episode
NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of January 27-31.

[02/11/14 - 10:35 AM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "The Walking Dead" Return Claims Top Demo Spot
Plus: numbers for HBO's "Girls," TLC's "90 Day Fiance" and Showtime's "House of Lies."

[02/11/14 - 10:30 AM]
Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Olympic Winter Games Keep NBC on Top
Plus: numbers for Lifetime's "The Girl He Met Online," Discovery's "MythBusters" and Spike TV's "Auction Hunters."

[02/11/14 - 10:20 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Conspiracy Thriller "The Lottery"
Set in a dystopian future when women have stopped having children, the 10-episode series reveals a world staring down the barrel of impending extinction.

[02/11/14 - 10:11 AM]
Four Additional Series Regular Roles Cast in FOX and Warner Bros. Television's "Gotham"
Meet Oswald Cobblepot, Captain Essen, Alfred Pennyworth and Barbara Kean on the series.

[02/11/14 - 10:09 AM]
WatchESPN App Now Available for Windows 8
Beginning today, users who receive ESPN's linear networks as part of an affiliated video subscription will be able to access ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes and ESPNEWS through WatchESPN on Windows 8 devices.

[02/11/14 - 10:01 AM]
Inaugural Daytona 500 Bash at the Beach Celebrates the "Great American Race" in Star-Studded, Prime-Time Fashion
Headlined by a musical performance from Grammy award-winning artist Cee Lo Green, the one-hour special airs Saturday, February 22 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/11/14 - 10:00 AM]
Conan O'Brien's YouTube Channel Surpasses 500 Million Total Views
The channel currently averages more than 40 million views per month, driven in part by O'Brien's ability to get out of the studio and make some of late-night television's funniest and most memorable remote comedy bits.

[02/11/14 - 09:42 AM]
Building Week to Week, ABC Airs 5 of the Top 20 Non-Sports Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 3-9.

[02/11/14 - 09:40 AM]
Bravo and Oxygen Media Score Record Ratings on Sunday Night
Bravo and Oxygen spin the numbers for Sunday, February 9.

[02/11/14 - 09:24 AM]
A New Treasure Trove of Vitriolic Viral Videos Will Be Revealed as the Sixth Season of "Tosh.0" Premieres on Tuesday, February 18 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
The "Web Redemption" segment in the premiere features Daniel using his advertising genius to make the greatest golf commercial ever.

[02/11/14 - 09:13 AM]
Adult Swim Fun House Provides College Students a Much-Needed Break with 10-City Tour
The network will offer fans the opportunity to get lost within a 40-foot tall inflatable castle featuring 15 distinct rooms themed after popular Adult Swim shows.

[02/11/14 - 09:01 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Is Up for the 2nd Week in a Row to Post Its Top-Rated Week in Over 2 Years
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of January 27-31.

[02/11/14 - 08:57 AM]
Make Up or Break Up: WE tv's "Marriage Boot Camp" Returns with an Explosive New Season on Friday, March 7 at 9PM ET/PT
The second season of this addictive series follows the return of five iconic "Bridezillas" couples: Tasha & Jeff, Blanca & Julian, Sofia & Shaun, Mai-Lee & Tomas and Gloria & Mark.

[02/11/14 - 08:57 AM]
"Katie" Builds to Its 2nd-Strongest Performance This Season
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of January 27-31.

[02/11/14 - 08:32 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, Winter Games Go Untouched Once Again
The Peacock more than triples the adults 18-49 output of second place ABC.

[02/11/14 - 08:30 AM]
ABC's "The Bachelor" Is Monday's #1 TV Series and Dominates Its Non-Sports Competition
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, February 10.

[02/11/14 - 08:29 AM]
Matt Lauer to Host NBC's Olympic Primetime & Late Night Coverage Tonight
"As a practical matter, I simply couldn't do my job because my eyes had become so blurry, watery and sensitive to light," said regular host Bob Costas.

[02/11/14 - 08:16 AM]
History Announces Brand New Series "No Man's Land" Premiering Sunday, March 9 at 10PM ET/PT
The newcomer was previously slated to roll out on Monday, February 24 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/11/14 - 06:51 AM]
Eduardo Perez Returns to ESPN as "Baseball Tonight" Analyst
In addition to studio analysis, Perez will contribute to select game telecasts, beginning with ESPN's Spring Training coverage.

[02/11/14 - 06:31 AM]
CBS Will Present an Encore Broadcast of "The Beatles: The Night That Changed America - A Grammy(R) Salute," Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8:30-11:00 PM
Said telecast - alongside a second run of "Mike & Molly" - will replace the previously announced lineup of "Undercover Boss," "Criminal Minds" and "CSI" repeats.

[02/11/14 - 06:14 AM]
NBCSN Launches "NASCAR America" February 24
Airing weekdays at 5 p.m. ET, the series "will cover the sport from all angles, delivering news, highlights and access to NASCAR's dynamic stars and personalities."

[02/11/14 - 05:31 AM]
Idina Menzel to Perform on the Oscars(R)
"Let it Go," written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez for "Frozen," is nominated for Original Song.

[02/10/14 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 10
Updates include: Nick Zano to get "One Big Happy" at NBC; Tom Cavanagh cast in The CW's "The Flash"; and Kevin Alejandro lands role on ABC's "Clementine."

[02/10/14 - 06:01 PM]
"Mob City" Latest to Get Whacked by TNT
The cable channel has now canceled all three of its new scripted series from last year.

[02/10/14 - 03:29 PM]
New CBS Summer Series "Extant" Starring Academy Award Winner Halle Berry Begins Production Today, Feb. 10
Allen Coulter is directing the first episode on the project, produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and CBS Television Studios.

[02/10/14 - 02:43 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Opening Ceremony for Winter Games Dominates for NBC
Plus: numbers for Spike TV's "10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty," Cinemax's "Banshee" and TNT's "APB with Troy Dunn."

[02/10/14 - 02:05 PM]
"The Blacklist" Now Holds the Top 6 Increases Ever Going from Live + Same Day to Live + 7 in Total Viewers in U.S. TV history
NBC further spins the numbers for Monday, January 20.







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[02/12/26 - 08:09 AM]
HBO and BBC Co-Production "First Day on Earth" Adds Thandiwe Newton, Maxine Peake, Danny Sapani, and Ncuti Gatwa to Cast
Filming is underway on the 10-episode series.

[02/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Singers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this Oscar-nominated short film, an impromptu singing contest at a dive bar turns a lonely night into a soul-baring moment of shared harmony.

[02/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Unleashes Trailer for Explosive New Original Series "Wild Rose" Premiering Thursday, March 12
Omarion portrays "Roosevelt" aka "Rose," a charismatic hitman with a conscience who comes from a family of assassins... that also happen to run a non-profit organization.

[02/12/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: "Spider-Noir," Starring Nicolas Cage, Swings into Action with Prime Video Official Teaser Trailer and Premiere Date
Produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video, the hotly anticipated series will debut domestically on MGM+'s linear broadcast channel on May 25, then globally on Prime Video on May 27 as a binge release, in more than 240 countries and territories.

[02/12/26 - 07:02 AM]
FOX Sports and World Baseball Classic, Inc. Announce U.S. Broadcast Schedule for 2026 World Baseball Classic
FOX will broadcast its first game as Team USA plays its opening game against Brazil at Daikin Park in Houston on Friday, March 6 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/12/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "That Night" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a young, naïve single mother gets embroiled in a murder during an island getaway, her sisters rush to help. But they only make things worse.

[02/12/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" - Official Trailer 2 - FX
The limited series explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century.

[02/12/26 - 06:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces Season Two Renewal for Upcoming Series "Off Campus"
Based on the international bestselling book series from Elle Kennedy, the series will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide May 2026.

[02/12/26 - 05:31 AM]
Paramount+ Sets March 6 North American Premiere for Award-Winning Documentary "The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs & Who Has Control"
Celebrating powerful storytelling about women by women, the bold and boundary-pushing film examines the cultural, scientific, and political battle behind the first United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada-approved treatment for women's sexual desire.

[02/11/26 - 04:18 PM]
FX's "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" Launches Official Video Podcast on Hulu
The first three podcast episodes premiere alongside the three-episode series debut on February 12 beginning at 9 p.m. EST.

[02/11/26 - 03:30 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 Across the Board - in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
"Nightline" improved on the same week last year by double digits in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.

[02/11/26 - 03:15 PM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons Added on February 25; Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Added on April 8
These matchups replace the previously scheduled Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder vs. LA Clippers games, respectively.

[02/11/26 - 02:34 PM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - "Watching You" Season 1 (ITV Studios)
The Australian series premieres February 20, 2026 on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S.

[02/11/26 - 01:46 PM]
"Puppy Bowl XXII" Reaches 15.3 Million Viewers on Sunday, February 8, Delivering Highest Audience in Eight Years
The programming event ranked as the #1 non-sports cable telecast of the day among key adult demos and achieved a 20% year-over-year increase in reach, marking its strongest performance since 2018.

[02/11/26 - 12:07 PM]
Culture's Biggest Week Dates Announced! BET Awards Set for June 28 & BETX Returns to Los Angeles June 25-27
For 25 years, the BET Awards has recognized the artists, creators, and leaders shaping culture in real time, delivering iconic performances, unforgettable tributes, and moments that resonate far beyond the stage.