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[07/03/14 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 3
Updates include: Georgina Haig to play Queen Elsa on ABC's "Once Upon a Time"; Peter Stormare to visit The CW's "Arrow"; and Cartoon Network fires "Clarence" creator Skyler Page.

[07/03/14 - 12:00 PM]
Discovery Channel to Do Special Airing of "Adrift: 47 Days with Sharks" in Memory of Louis Zamperini
World War II veteran and Olympian Louis Zamperini passed away today at the age of 97 years old.

[07/03/14 - 10:32 AM]
Jimmy Fallon Dominates Second-Quarter Ratings, Beating Kimmel-Letterman Combined in 18-49 with "Tonight's" Top Second-Quarter Average in Five Years
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of June 23-27 plus the quarter to date.

[07/03/14 - 10:01 AM]
Disney Channel Orders Second Season of Comedy Series "I Didn't Do It"
The series premiered in January and season to date is Disney Channel's #1 series among Tweens 9-14 (a tie) and ranks among the network's Top 5 series with both Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11.

[07/03/14 - 09:19 AM]
ESPN2 Airing Two Golf Championship Events Next Week
Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, will host the best women's golfers from around the world for the 39th Ricoh Women's British Open July 10-13.

[07/03/14 - 08:59 AM]
"Taxi Brooklyn" Grows Versus Last Week's Debut by 10% in Adult 18-49 Rating
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 2.

[07/03/14 - 08:41 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, NBC Share Top Demo Honors
The Eye's "Big Brother 16" is the night's number one program among adults 18-49.

[07/03/14 - 07:57 AM]
ABC's "Kimmel" Attracts its Biggest-Ever Audience for Any Quarter During 2Q14
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of June 23-27 and the quarter to date.

[07/03/14 - 07:56 AM]
It's Book Smarts vs. Swamp Smarts in the All New Discovery Channel Program "Beasts of the Bayou"
The network's latest original launches Thursday, July 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/02/14 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 2
Updates include: Sara Rue cast in TV Land's "Impastor"; Carol Kane bound for FOX's "Gotham"; and Walton Goggins to return to "Sons of Anarchy" as Venus Van Dam.

[07/02/14 - 06:15 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "America's Got Talent" Continues Its Reign
Plus: numbers for FX's "Tyrant," Comedy Central's "Drunk History" and History's "Biker Battleground Phoenix."

[07/02/14 - 04:50 PM]
Video: "Jonah from Tonga" Season 1: Preview (HBO)
The network's latest Chris Lilley import premieres Friday, August 8 with back-to-back episodes at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/02/14 - 03:49 PM]
The CW Nixes "Famous in 12"; "Arrow" Repeats to Fill Tuesday Slot
The former's Harvey Levin pulled the plug on the series during last night's episode.

[07/02/14 - 03:15 PM]
Lifetime's Upcoming Premieres - "Devious Maids", "Little Women: LA", "Dance Moms", "Raising Asia", "Expecting Amish" and "The Choking Game"
The latter original movies will premiere Saturday, July 19 and Saturday, July 26, respectively.

[07/02/14 - 02:21 PM]
"Pretty Little Liars" Ranks as Cable TV's #1 Telecast at 8PM for the 99th-Consecutive Telecast in Females 12-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 1.

[07/02/14 - 01:24 PM]
Warner Bros. Television Group Amps Up The Action at Comic-Con(R) 2014 with Super Heroes, Super-Villains, Scientists, Vampires, Vigilantes and a Massive Saturday Night Event with DC Entertainment
The Studio returns to the world's leading pop-culture convention in 2014 with 15 series, including 10 returning fan-favorite shows and five programs making their much-anticipated Comic-Con debut.

[07/02/14 - 12:57 PM]
Animal Planet Knocks on Wood with the World Premiere Series of "Redwood Kings"
The seven-episode series rolls out Friday, August 1 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[07/02/14 - 12:30 PM]
USA-Belgium: Second Most-Viewed Men's Soccer Telecast Ever in U.S.
ESPN spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 1.

[07/02/14 - 12:14 PM]
Extraordinary Gowns for Extraordinary Women in Two All-New Bridal Specials on TLC
On tap are "Bride by Design" on Friday, July 25 and "Curvy Brides" on Friday, August 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/02/14 - 12:01 PM]
China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund Star in the Comedy Adventure "How to Build a Better Boy," Premiering Friday, August 15 on Disney Channel
Marshall Williams, Noah Centineo, Ashley Argota, Matt Shively and Roger Bart also star in the film.

[07/02/14 - 11:37 AM]
Investigation Discovery's New Series "Heartbreakers" Features Roll Call of Famous Bad Boys & Vicious Vixens tn the Roles They Were Born to Play
Kevin Sorbo, Jack Wagner, Judd Nelson, Rob Estes, Tracey Gold, Nicole Eggert, Jamie Luner, Christopher Knight, and Antonio Sabato, Jr. are among those featured.

[07/02/14 - 11:31 AM]
Ed Gonzalez and Jeremy Haft Named 2014 "Fox Writers Intensive" Fellows
In addition, Gonzales and Haft have been staffed on FOX's new drama "Empire."

[07/02/14 - 11:23 AM]
"The Unexplained Files," Science Channel's Most Watched Series of 2013, Returns for a Second Season to Investigate Mysterious Phenomena
Look for the first of 12 new episodes on Tuesday, July 29 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/02/14 - 09:57 AM]
WE tv Launches "In Between," An Innovative New Digital Programming Concept to Bridge Seasons of Its Unscripted Originals
First up: a new online-based series for "SWV Reunited," which launched earlier this year and returns for a sophomore season on Thursday, August 14.

[07/02/14 - 09:45 AM]
FXX Takes Out Personal Ad for "Man Seeking Woman"
The 10-episode series stars Jay Baruchel, Eric André, Britt Lower and Maya Erskin.

[07/02/14 - 09:19 AM]
NBC Sports Group Presents Live and Primetime Coverage of the 101st Tour de France
Daily live coverage of the Tour de France begins Saturday, July 5, at 6 a.m. ET on NBCSN with Stage 1.

[07/02/14 - 09:19 AM]
El Rey Network Casts James Callis for Pivotal Recurring Role in Upcoming Spy Thriller, "Matador"
He'll play Lucien Sayer, a mysterious figure who commands a fraternity of the world's most elite businessmen, politicians and influencers.

[07/02/14 - 08:49 AM]
"The Night Shift" Delivers Its Top 18-49 Rating Since June 10 and Matches Its Highest Rating Since Its Premiere May 27
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 1.

[07/02/14 - 08:32 AM]
Former Duke and NBA Standout Shane Battier Joins ESPN
As part of the multi-year agreement, he will provide insights and analysis across ESPN's extensive studio programming and on select games from various top conferences.

[07/02/14 - 08:29 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Got Talent" Overshadow the Competition
The Peacock coasts to victory last night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/02/14 - 08:08 AM]
Video: "The Killing" - The Final Season - Official Trailer
Look for the show's swan song to be released on Friday, August 1.

[07/02/14 - 07:53 AM]
A&E Presents New Original Series "Epic Ink"
The series - premiering Wednesday, August 20 at 10:30/9:30c - following the artwork and exploits of the staff at a tattoo shop unlike any other, Area 51 Tattoo, located in Springfield, Oregon.

[07/02/14 - 06:24 AM]
"Sherlock," The Hit BBC One Drama Produced by Hartswood Films, Will Return to Screens for a Special, Followed by a Series of Three New Episodes
"Steven and Mark are ready to unleash the most shocking and surprising series of 'Sherlock' yet," said Ben Stephenson.

[07/02/14 - 04:01 AM]
"Millennials & #Merica," New MTV Study Finds Young People to Be Redefining Patriotism
Today's findings establish that young people possess a deep connection to America with an overwhelming 86 percent stating they are "proud to be American" and 8 in 10 agreeing they are "inspired by America."

[07/01/14 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 1
Updates include: Lena Waithe to bring "Twenties" to BET; Devon Aoki to recur on The CW's "Arrow"; and Colin Farrell to executive produce "Stillwater" at HBO.

[07/01/14 - 03:20 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Under the Dome" Returns on Top for CBS
Plus: numbers for History's "Big Rig Bounty Hunters," MTV's "Teen Wolf" and Bravo's "Ladies of London."

[07/01/14 - 03:15 PM]
Velocity Celebrates Strong 2Q2014, Drafting Audiences, Climbing the Cable Ranks, And Surpassing Competitive Networks
Velocity spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2014.

[07/01/14 - 02:46 PM]
CBS to Rebroadcast Last Night's "Under the Dome" Season Premiere This Wednesday, July 2 at 9:00/8:00c
Said encore replaces the previously announced repeat of "Criminal Minds."

[07/01/14 - 02:38 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "BET Awards" Claims Top Spots
Plus: numbers for Travel Channel's "Xtreme Waterparks," HBO's "The Leftovers" and Showtime's "Penny Dreadful."

[07/01/14 - 02:36 PM]
ABC to Now Wrap "The Assets" on Sunday Afternoons
Look for the four remaining episodes to be burned off across Sunday, July 27 and Sunday, August 3.

[07/01/14 - 02:33 PM]
Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Dateline," NASCAR Top the Charts
Plus: numbers for OWN's "Iyanla: Fix My Life," Nickelodeon's "The Haunted Hathaways" and TLC's "Buying Naked."

[07/01/14 - 02:28 PM]
Science Channel Ratings Skyrocket Delivering Its Most Watched Quarter Ever
Science spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2014.

[07/01/14 - 02:02 PM]
Jennifer Love Hewitt Joins the Cast of "Criminal Minds"
Hewitt will play Kate Callahan, a seasoned undercover agent whose stellar work at the FBI has landed her a coveted position with the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

[07/01/14 - 01:38 PM]
Bravo Earns Most-Watched Second Quarter in Network History
Bravo spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2014.

[07/01/14 - 01:34 PM]
New Series "Survive the Tribe" Tracks Wilderness Guide Hazen Audel as He Joins the World's Most Remote Tribes, Premieres July 24, 10 PM
Premiering Thursday, July 24 on National Geographic Channel, the series tracks wilderness guide and survival instructor Hazen Audel as he journeys to some of the world's most remote and inhospitable places.

[07/01/14 - 01:22 PM]
The Hub Network Celebrates Transformers' 30th Anniversary with a Transformers Marathon on the Fourth of July
Highlights include a rebroadcast of the "Transformers: The Animated Movie" from 4-6 p.m. ET.

[07/01/14 - 01:00 PM]
American Heroes Channel (AHC) Demonstrates Five Consecutive Quarters of Prime Delivery Gains in Key Demos
American Heroes Channel spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2014.

[07/01/14 - 12:44 PM]
ID Celebrates Best 2Q/Best June in Network History
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2014.

[07/01/14 - 12:31 PM]
TNT Sweeps the Competition as Basic Cable's #1 Network in Primetime Among Total Viewers and All Key Adult Demos for Q2 2014
Turner spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2014.

[07/01/14 - 12:29 PM]
Disney Channel Is TV's #1 Total Day Network for the 13th-Straight Quarter in Kids 6-11 and for the 21st-Straight Quarter in Tweens
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2014.







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[05/16/24 - 12:48 PM]
Lifetime's "Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits" All-New Specials Beginning in June
Starting June 3, Lifetime will premiere the first of four "Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits" specials from Magilla Entertainment.

[05/16/24 - 12:35 PM]
Bang! ESPN Platforms to Exclusively Televise 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Presented by AT&T: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks/Indiana Pacers Winner
A pair of Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame broadcasters - play-by-play voice Mike Breen and analyst Doris Burke - team up with analyst JJ Redick and reporter Lisa Salters to call the series.

[05/16/24 - 12:33 PM]
FX, Hulu and the James Clavell Estate Are Working to Create More Seasons of the Critically Acclaimed Global Hit "Shogun"
The show's key creative partners including Co-Creators, Executive Producers and Writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, Executive Producer Michaela Clavell, and series star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada are on board for the development.

[05/16/24 - 11:01 AM]
"The Mole" Season 2 - New Host & Release Date Announcement
Ari Shapiro will host the new three-week event beginning June 28.

[05/16/24 - 10:04 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Full Trailer and Official Key Art for Upcoming Season of "Criminal Minds: Evolution"!
Produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios, the 10-episode new season will premiere on Thursday, June 6, exclusively on Paramount+.

[05/16/24 - 10:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Studios Greenlights All-New Thundermans Spinoff Series, Following the Success of Feature-Length Movie "The Thundermans Return"
The spinoff series will follow Phoebe and Max, who are sent undercover to handle a new threat in the seaside town of Secret Shores and bring Chloe along to develop her superhero talent.

[05/16/24 - 10:01 AM]
AMC Networks' June Highlights Include "Orphan Black: Echoes," "Domino Day," "My Life is Murder" and "Snowpiercer" Binge
AMC+ continues film premieres every week including sharks on a plane thriller "No Way Up," starring Colm Meaney, Shudder's Korean supernatural horror film "Exhuma" and period psychological thriller "The Devil's Bath."

[05/16/24 - 09:15 AM]
ABC News Announces Documentary "PRINT IT BLACK" on Local Newspaper's Response to Robb Elementary Shooting to Premiere Friday, May 24, on ABC News Live and Hulu
The premiere follows the film's world premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature.

[05/16/24 - 09:04 AM]
"Outchef'd" Returns for Third Season with Brand-New Culinary Battles Between Unsuspecting Home Cooks and Top-Tier Chefs
In each episode, a confident home cook thinks they are entering an audition and are shocked to find out they are about to go head-to-head in a culinary battle against a renowned world-class chef.

[05/16/24 - 09:03 AM]
New FYI Series "Real Estate King" Premieres on Wednesday, June 12th at 9pm
Billionaire real estate investor Grant Cardone searches America for the best deals found by local real estate wannabes who pitch him properties and their partnership, but only the best in each city will win full funding for their deal from the Real Estate King himself, Grant Cardone.

[05/16/24 - 09:01 AM]
Peacock Reveals Nature's Unexplored Rainbow Connection in "Queer Planet," An Eye-Opening New Documentary on the LGBTQ+ Animal Community
The playful and fascinating documentary, narrated by Andrew Rannells, streams June 6 on Peacock.

[05/16/24 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "MoviePass, MovieCrash" Debuts May 29
In a span of eight years, MoviePass went from being the fastest growing subscription service since Spotify to total bankruptcy, losing over $150 million in 2017 alone.

[05/16/24 - 09:00 AM]
Can the Shannon Family Find True Healing After a Devistating Loss? "Mama June: Family Crisis" Returns Friday, June 14 at 9PM ET/PT
This season, Anna's declining health and the battle over her two daughters threaten to tear the family apart, creating one of the biggest challenges they have ever faced.

[05/16/24 - 08:32 AM]
FOX Nation to Present "Vietnam: Footsteps of My Father" with Harris Faulkner
Throughout the limited series, Faulkner retraces her father, Lt. Col. Bobby Harris' footsteps through Vietnam where he served two tours of duty as an Army Combat pilot during the war.

[05/16/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Die Hart 2: Die Harter" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
In this sequel, Kevin Hart, now the world's biggest action star, finds himself the victim of an evil revenge plot and must enlist the help of his favorite co-star and his over-eager assistant if he wants to survive.