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[06/16/14 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 16
Updates include: Jack Coleman to return for NBC's "Heroes" revival; Andrew W. Marlowe stepping down as showrunner of "Castle"; and Jennifer Johnson to run FOX's "The Following."

[06/16/14 - 03:09 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Stanley Cup Finals Top Demos for NBC
Plus: numbers for Syfy's "Continuum," WE tv's "Mystery Millionaire" and TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta."

[06/16/14 - 02:15 PM]
FOX's Hit Culinary Competition Series "MasterChef" Teams with Tumblr for First-of-Its-Kind Collaboration Featuring At-Home Mystery Box Challenge
Fans of the show are encouraged to participate at home and reimagine their own meals using the Mystery Box ingredients and submit their creations to masterchefonfox.tumblr.com.

[06/16/14 - 02:07 PM]
2014 World Cup Setting Audience Records across ESPN's Digital and TV Platforms
ESPN spins the numbers for its World Cup coverage to date this year.

[06/16/14 - 01:09 PM]
Zendaya to Star and Perform in Lifetime Original Movie "Aaliyah: Princess of R&B" (WT)
Zendaya will record four of Aaliyah's songs for the film, including many of her hit singles.

[06/16/14 - 12:00 PM]
Second Season of "Gravity Falls" Premieres Friday, August 1 on Disney Channel and Monday, August 4 on Disney XD
"Gravity Falls" creator and executive producer, Alex Hirsch, announced the season premiere during the "Gravity Falls Live!" panel at the Los Angeles Film Festival on Saturday, June 14.

[06/16/14 - 11:51 AM]
"Game of Thrones" Ascends 32% vs. Last Year, Wrapping Up Impressive Second Quarter for HBO
HBO spins the numbers for Sunday, June 15 plus the quarter to date.

[06/16/14 - 11:44 AM]
ABC Is the Top Draw on Each Night with the 2014 NBA Finals, Beating its Combined Adult 18-49 Competition with Each Telecast
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, June 15.

[06/16/14 - 11:34 AM]
2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs Are Second-Most Watched Since 2006
NBC spins the numbers for its NHL post-season coverage to date.

[06/16/14 - 11:33 AM]
Emmy-Nominated Series "Brain Games" Returns with New Mind-Blowing Episodes July 14, 9 PM
Plus: look for newcomer "Going Deep with David Rees" that same night at 10:00/9:00c on National Geographic Channel.

[06/16/14 - 11:31 AM]
"Last Comic Standing" Lets Viewers Give Their Favorite Eliminated Comic a 2nd Chance with "Comic Comeback" Online Competition Starting 6/19
Fans can watch video of the comics' exclusive online standup routines, vote for their favorite and share their vote with friends.

[06/16/14 - 10:48 AM]
E! Takes Viewers on an Around-the-World Tour of the Hottest Celebrity Vacation Spots in the New E! Special "A-List Vacations" Premiering June 26
Hosted by Ali Fedotowsky and Kevin Manno, the sun-kissed hosts reveal where the celebs are jetting to this summer and shedding light on all the fascinating details how they travel in style.

[06/16/14 - 10:30 AM]
TNT's "Cold Justice" Returns June 20 with New Cases, Including July 18 Case Update Episode Hosted by John Walsh
TNT's summer run of Cold Justice will include "Justice Served," a special episode created in response to fan requests for case updates.

[06/16/14 - 10:09 AM]
ESPN and Wimbledon 2014: 140 Live Hours on TV - ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS and ABC
ESPN's exclusive coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon - from first ball to the trophies - begins Monday, June 23.

[06/16/14 - 09:58 AM]
TNT's "Major Crimes" Climbs to 6.8 Million Viewers in Live + 3, With 5.2 Million for "Murder in the First"
TNT further spins the numbers for Monday, June 9.

[06/16/14 - 09:55 AM]
Warner Bros. Consumer Products Showcases DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television Primetime Television Slate at Licensing Expo 2014
"Arrow," "Gotham," "The Flash," "Constantine" and "iZOMBIE" are among the primetime TV licensing offerings.

[06/16/14 - 09:06 AM]
HBO to Host Key Events at Film Life's 18th Annual American Black Film Festival, June 19-22, in New York City
The move follows the festival's objective to tap into the city's expansive and diverse creative community and promote the universal appeal of Black cinema and talent.

[06/16/14 - 09:03 AM]
MTV's "Teen Mom 2" Returns for the Second Half of Season Five on a New Night Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
Immediately following "Teen Mom 2," MTV will air its new docu-series "Virgin Territory" at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[06/16/14 - 08:55 AM]
"112 Weddings," An Intimate Exploration of Relationships and Marriage, Debuts June 30 on HBO
"When you guys were about to get married, what did you think marriage was going to be?" asks Doug Block, posing the question to nine couples.

[06/16/14 - 08:33 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Finals Go Out on Top for ABC
The Alphabet's coverage of the concluding Game 5 eclipses the competition last night.

[06/16/14 - 08:29 AM]
"Believe" Ties for #2 Among the Big 4 Networks in Adults 18-49, Ranking Behind Only ABC's NBA Coverage
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, June 15.

[06/16/14 - 07:51 AM]
Anthony Anderson Discovers America's Best Food Festivals on New Food Network Series "Food Fest Nation"
The newcomer launches Monday, July 21 at 9:00/8:00c on Food Network.

[06/16/14 - 07:02 AM]
NBA Finals Game Five Up with Strong 11.7 Rating on ABC
ESPN spins the ABC numbers for Sunday, June 15.

[06/16/14 - 06:01 AM]
Mattel's Spellbinding Fairytale Ever After High(TM) Unfolds as a Netflix Original Series for Kids
The Netflix original series will be preceded by Ever After High(TM) Spring Unsprung, a new movie, in early 2015, and 12 episodes of Ever After High(TM) the series will follow.

[06/15/14 - 08:58 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos, CBS Leads Viewers
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" and "48 Hours" claim top honors in said categories.

[06/15/14 - 08:41 AM]
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" Ties for the #1 Primetime Rating of the Night on the Big 4 Nets in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, June 14.

[06/14/14 - 11:00 AM]
Last Night's Rangers-Kings Contest Is Most-Watched Stanley Cup Final Game 5 in Six Years
NBC further spins the numbers for Friday, June 13.

[06/14/14 - 09:37 AM]
NBC Moves Up Two-Hour "Crisis" Finale to Saturday, June 21
Said swan song was previously slated for Sunday, June 29 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[06/14/14 - 08:49 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: Stanley Cup Finals Go Out on Top
NBC's coverage of Game 5 is last night's top draw among adults 18-49.

[06/14/14 - 08:45 AM]
NBC Is #1 for the Night in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers and Most Other Key Measures
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, June 13.

[06/13/14 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 13
Updates include: Michael Hirst to spearhead Beatles limited series at NBC; Jonathan Adams named series regular on ABC's "Last Man Standing"; and Hulu to stream FOX's "Delirium."

[06/13/14 - 05:22 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: NBA Finals Claims Top Spot
Plus: numbers for truTV's "The Carbonaro Effect," HGTV's "Fixer Upper" and CMT's "Party Down South."

[06/13/14 - 03:46 PM]
Brazil-Croatia: ESPN's Highest-Rated Opening FIFA World Cup Match
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, June 12.

[06/13/14 - 02:23 PM]
For the 4th Consecutive Night with Coverage of the 2014 NBA Finals, ABC Outperforms the Other Networks' Combined Adult 18-49 Delivery
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 12.

[06/13/14 - 02:07 PM]
Showtime(R) Releases Second Season Trailer for Its Hit Drama Series "Ray Donovan"
The new season rolls out Sunday, July 13 at 9:00/8:00c on the pay channel.

[06/13/14 - 01:12 PM]
ABC Family Hosts "Boy Meets World" Mini Marathons in Preparation of the World Premiere of the Highly-Anticipated "Girl Meets World" on Disney Channel
Said mini marathons will air Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET/PT all summer long.

[06/13/14 - 01:04 PM]
MTV Gears Up for Father's Day with the Worldwide Television Premiere of "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5" at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
"Mancation Sunday" will also give fans an exclusive first look at MTV's tasty new competition series "Snack-Off" and season five of "Ridiculousness."

[06/13/14 - 11:30 AM]
Celebrate This Father's Day with "Everybody Loves Raymond" on TV Land
Look for the primetime marathon this Sunday, June 15 from 9pm-12am.

[06/13/14 - 11:29 AM]
President Barack Obama To Open Smithsonian Channel Star-Spangled Banner Special Premiering Saturday, June 14 at 9PM
In the special video message, the President will invite viewers to reflect on the National Anthem on its 200th Anniversary, and its impact on American history and viewers' lives.

[06/13/14 - 11:15 AM]
TNT Gears Up for Season Five of "Rizzoli & Isles" With Season 4 Marathon on June 17
The 16-hour marathon will lead directly into the season five premiere at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/13/14 - 09:40 AM]
Video: BBC America's First Original Comedy Series "Almost Royal" Episode Available Today
Today, the network has made one of the two upcoming premiere episodes available on BBCAmerica.com and YouTube.

[06/13/14 - 09:01 AM]
DreamWorks Animation's Action-Packed "Dinotrux" Barges Onto Netflix As New Original Series For Kids
The all-new action-packed original series features hybrid dinosaur-construction characters who are set to build and battle over three seasons, beginning in Spring 2015.

[06/13/14 - 08:48 AM]
Christina Applegate, Lizzy Caplan, Max Greenfield, Tony Hale, Elizabeth Moss, Laura Prepon, Matthew Rhys and Emmy Rossum Among Presenters at 4th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards
Said event will air live on The CW from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Thursday, June 19 at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/13/14 - 08:46 AM]
All Six Episodes of "Undateable" to Date Have Out-Rated Every Episode of All Three of Last Summer's Original Comedies in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 12.

[06/13/14 - 08:32 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Finals Continue Their Reign for ABC
The Alphabet's coverage beats its combined broadcast competition among adults 18-49.

[06/13/14 - 08:14 AM]
ESPN and Google Collaborate for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Searchers coming to Google looking for information on the World Cup are often looking for video replays of exciting moments of the tournament and where to watch matches live.

[06/13/14 - 07:42 AM]
Music Legend Daryl Hall Stars in DIY Network's "Daryl's Restoration Over-Hall" Premiering July 19
The series will chronicle Daryl's renovation journey as he combines his love of history and vintage architecture to revive a quaint 18th century home located in Sherman, Conn.

[06/13/14 - 06:51 AM]
NBA Finals on ABC: Game Four Delivers Strong 10.6 Overnight Rating
ESPN spins the ABC numbers for Thursday, June 12.

[06/12/14 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 12
Updates include: Paul Reiser joins Amazon's "Red Oaks"; Nicole Gale Anderson named series regular on The CW's "Beauty and the Beast"; and Mary Steenburgen to visit "Orange Is the New Black."

[06/12/14 - 04:31 PM]
Bravo Media's "Million Dollar Listing New York" Earns Its Highest-Rated Episode of the Season with 1.3 Million Total Viewers; Up Double Digits
Bravo spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 11.







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[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.

[12/16/25 - 08:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Season Two of "The Pitt"
The Emmy-winning series debuts Thursday, January 8 at 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO Max.

[12/16/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Unveils a First Look at "Widow's Bay"
The series will make its global debut on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with the first three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 17, 2026, on Apple TV.

[12/16/25 - 03:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Lifestyle Series, "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou," Starring Jep and Jessica Robertson, Debuting on Great American Pure Flix in 2026
The new series follows the Robertsons as they develop their Comanche Moon Ranch property, offering viewers an inside look at their journey.

[12/16/25 - 12:01 AM]
Emma Appleton, Fares Fares, Frida Gustavsson and Jakob Oftebro Star in Swedish Thriller Series "Bytet"
Set against the stunning backdrops of Stockholm's archipelago and sun-drenched Sicily, two couples agree to a holiday home swap in a last-ditch effort to save their marriages.

[12/15/25 - 04:45 PM]
"The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy - ABC News Special," Airing Tuesday, Dec. 16, on ABC, Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
Following the tragic news of the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, the one-hour special tells the story of the life of the beloved director, producer and actor and his wife, a photographer, producer and writer known for her work in documentary and political activism.

[12/15/25 - 02:26 PM]
Video: First Look at the New Crime Drama "CIA," Starring Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss, Now Available
When by-the-book FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) is loaned out to a clandestine CIA/FBI task force, he finds himself teamed up with secretive and roguish CIA case officer Colin Glass (Tom Ellis).

[12/15/25 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "This is I" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Bullied for wanting to be an idol, Kenji finds belonging in a cabaret and help from a trailblazing doctor, emerging onstage as her true self, Ai Haruna.

[12/15/25 - 12:30 PM]
Video: Inside Look at "Memory of a Killer" with Patrick Dempsey - FOX TV
The series will launch with a special two-night premiere event beginning Sunday, January 25 immediately following the NFC Championship Game.

[12/15/25 - 11:01 AM]
Zachary Hart Joins the Cast of "Assassin's Creed," The New Live-Action Series Adaptation of Ubisoft's Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
Toby Wallace and Lola Petticrew also star in the Netflix series.

[12/15/25 - 09:31 AM]
Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix Announce On-Air Talent for MVP's Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day, Live Only on Netflix on Friday, December 19 from Kaseya Center in Miami
On Friday, December 19, the Jake vs. Joshua preliminary card begins at 4:45pm ET / 1:45pm PT on Netflix's Tudum and MVP's YouTube Channel, with the main card starting at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT, live only on Netflix.

[12/15/25 - 09:19 AM]
Driven by Strong November Viewership, ESPN Earns Third Straight Month of Year-Over-Year Audience Growth for Weekday Studio Programming
Highlights include "The Pat McAfee Show" having its most-viewed November of all time across linear and YouTube with 445,000 average viewers per show and "NFL Live" reaching its second most-watched November since 2016 with 445,000 average viewers.