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[08/02/14 - 08:59 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Ranks as the #1 Show of the Night in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, August 1.

[08/02/14 - 08:46 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Pulls in Front Among Adults 18-49
The Alphabet's mainstay "20/20" helps the network claim top honors in the key demographic.

[08/01/14 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 1
Updates include: Charlotte Ross to play mom to Felicity Smoak on The CW's "Arrow"; Peter MacNicol joins "CSI: Cyber" at CBS; and David Zayas to recur as Salvatore Maroni on FOX's "Gotham."

[08/01/14 - 02:28 PM]
WGN America's "Manhattan" Rises To More Than 2.2 Million Total Viewers In Live + 3 Viewing For Its Multi-Channel Premiere Across WGN America And Tribune Stations Nationwide
WGN America further spins the numbers for Sunday, July 27.

[08/01/14 - 01:49 PM]
DIY Network Achieved Most-Watched July Primetime Ever Among P25-54 Viewers in July
DIY Network spins the numbers for the month of July.

[08/01/14 - 01:18 PM]
ESPN Goes to Portland for the 2014 MLS All-Star Game
ESPN media platforms will combine to provide unprecedented coverage of the game, between a team of Major League Soccer All-Stars and Bayern Munich on Wednesday, August 6.

[08/01/14 - 01:15 PM]
HGTV Scores Best July Ever
HGTV spins the numbers for the month of July.

[08/01/14 - 11:01 AM]
The Walt Disney Company and the National Cable Television Cooperative Announce Robust Long-Term Distribution Agreement
As part of the new multi-year deal, the NCTC will introduce several new services, including the full suite of authenticated WATCH and video-on-demand products.

[08/01/14 - 10:55 AM]
Live Twitter(R) Chat with "The Quest" Executive Producers and the First Eliminated Contestant, Friday, August 1
Join Mark Ordesky, Jane Fleming, Rob Eric and the first Paladin banished from Everealm as they answer your questions about last night's exciting series premiere.

[08/01/14 - 10:20 AM]
Dierks Bentley Brings a Special Performance from His Headlining Riser Tour to CMT's "Hot 20 Countdown" This Weekend as Part of the Mountain Dew(R) CMT Summer Concert Series
Bentley has invited the series on the road of his tour, making special appearances in all four installments and bringing fans new videos along with a behind-the-scenes look from the road.

[08/01/14 - 09:01 AM]
Sarah Hyland to Co-Host "Teen Choice 2014" Sunday, August 10, Live on FOX
Also scheduled to appear: Taylor Swift, Ansel Elgort, Victoria Justice, Collins Key, Laura and Vanessa Marano, Ian Somerhalder, Odeya Rush, Brenton Thwaites and Ariana Grande.

[08/01/14 - 08:48 AM]
"Last Comic Standing" Matches a Six-Week High in 18-49 Rating
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, July 31.

[08/01/14 - 08:32 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Continues Win Streak in Both Viewers, Demos
The Eye was the top draw among total viewers and adults 18-49 for the fifth consecutive week.

[08/01/14 - 08:30 AM]
ABC's "The Quest" Debut Ties a Summer Time-Slot High and "NY Med" Wins at 10pm with a Best-Since-Premiere Number
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, July 31.

[08/01/14 - 07:46 AM]
Escape Acquires Rights to More Than 500 Episodes of Three Popular True Crime Television Series
"Snapped," "Unsolved Mysteries" and "Forensic Files" have all been licensed to the fledgling network.

[08/01/14 - 07:43 AM]
ESPN to Follow Path of USA Basketball Men's National Team to the "2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup"
The USA Basketball National team is coached by legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski and potentially headlined by superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Paul George, Derrick Rose and James Harden, among others.

[08/01/14 - 07:23 AM]
HBO Confirms Debut Date of "Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways" - Series to Launch Its Eight-Episode Season Friday, Oct. 17
Directed by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, each one-hour episode of the unprecedented documentary series is devoted to a different American musical landmark.

[08/01/14 - 07:03 AM]
FOX Sports 1 Kicks Off August with Big Week of Boxing
Sammy Vasquez Jr. and James Stevenson square off in a main event IBF/USBA Welterweight title bout presented by Mike Tyson's Iron Mike Productions on Friday, August 8.

[08/01/14 - 07:00 AM]
Science Channel's "Man vs. the Universe" Delves Into Mankind's New Race to Tame the Cosmos
The three-part series launches Wednesday, August 13 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[08/01/14 - 06:01 AM]
Season Two of Orignal Crackle Series "Cleaners" to Premiere Tuesday, August 19
Emmanuelle Chriqui, Emily Osment, Gina Gershon, David Arquette and Missi Pyle co-star in the series.

[07/31/14 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 31
Updates include: Rob Mcelhenny to visit FOX's "The Mindy Project"; Mark Moses among latest bound for Showtime's "Homeland"; and John Stamos to guest on ABC's "Galavant."

[07/31/14 - 08:53 PM]
NBC Gives "Undateable" Second Season of 10 Episodes
Co-star Chris D'Elia and executive producer Bill Lawrence both broke the news via Twitter this evening.

[07/31/14 - 02:37 PM]
Join the Paladins from ABC's "The Quest," As They Live Tweet During the Series Premiere, Thursday, July 31
Join the 12 would be heroes as they live tweet during the East Coast Broadcast of tonight's premiere episode airing 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET/PT.

[07/31/14 - 01:51 PM]
Showtime(R) Premieres Ray Donovan Webisodes "Behind the Fix" Starring Steven Bauer and Katherine Moennig
Fans will get an inside look on how Ray's (Liev Schreiber) team pulls off their "fixes," woven directly from the plotlines on screen.

[07/31/14 - 01:13 PM]
College Football: ESPN's Game and Studio Roster Includes More Than 100 On-Air Commentators
The lineup is highlighted by announcers with familiar and new assignments, the addition of former coaches Mack Brown and Butch Davis, and nationally recognized former SEC players and renowned sportscasters on SEC Network.

[07/31/14 - 12:20 PM]
Here Comes the Bride: A Duggar Wedding Unveiled in an All-New Season of "19 Kids & Counting"
The series returns with all-new episodes beginning Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/31/14 - 11:51 AM]
"Sharknado 2: The Second One" Devours the World - Record-Setting 3.9 Million Total Viewers and 1.6 Million Adults 18-49 for Syfy Original Movie
Syfy spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 30.

[07/31/14 - 11:40 AM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Announces the Start of Production on "The Christmas Shepherd" Starring Teri Polo and Martin Cummins
The film is part of Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas, featuring traditional and classic Christmas films suitable for family audiences.

[07/31/14 - 11:15 AM]
Bravo Media Acquires "The Real Housewives of Melbourne" Premiering Sunday 8/3 at 12PM ET/PT with Back-to-Back Episodes
The 12-episode series follows the lavish lives of six successful Melbourne socialites as they live life on their own terms and enjoy the pampered and cultured lifestyle that the "world's most liveable city" has to offer.

[07/31/14 - 11:11 AM]
FOX Sports Tees Up Faxon & Fay for 2015 USGA Championships Coverage Team
Eight-time PGA TOUR winner Brad Faxon and former USGA executive director David Fay will serve as analysts alongside host Joe Buck, analyst Greg Norman and reporter/host Holly Sonders.

[07/31/14 - 10:56 AM]
"Tonight Show" Tops "Kimmel" and "Late Show" Combined for the Late-Night Ratings Week of July 21-25 in 18-49, Hitting a Five-Week High
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of July 21-25.

[07/31/14 - 10:13 AM]
Video: "BoJack Horseman" - New Trailer
The Netflix series - due on Friday, August 22 - features the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Aaron Paul, Paul F. Tompkins and Patton Oswalt.

[07/31/14 - 10:00 AM]
E! Celebrates "Chelsea Lately" Throughout August with a Star Studded Run Up to the Live Finale on August 26th
As this groundbreaking show ends, E!'s "Queen of Late Night" will welcome some of the biggest names in Hollywood throughout the month of August, as well as some of Chelsea's fabulous friends.

[07/31/14 - 09:56 AM]
BBC America Announces Special Programming and Nationwide Theatrical Events to Launch "Doctor Who's" First Season Starring Peter Capaldi
Chris Hardwick will host "Doctor Who: Live Pre-Show" at 7:30pm ET and "Doctor Who: After Who Live" at 11:00pm ET following the premiere of "Intruders" on August 23.

[07/31/14 - 09:21 AM]
Animal Planet's "Too Cute! Pint Sized" Delivers Double the Cute in Half the Time, Beginning August 16, at 8 PM ET/PT
Each episode focuses on two litters of the world's most delightful darlings, and with pint-sized episodes, the best moments of the first eight weeks of life are packed into one extra-cuddly half hour.

[07/31/14 - 09:10 AM]
Brady Quinn Joins FOX Sports for College Football & NFL Coverage
In the booth, Quinn pairs with two veteran play-by-play announcers, teaming with Tim Brando for college games and Dick Stockton when on NFL assignment.

[07/31/14 - 09:01 AM]
Cornell Bhangra Wins "Today's Got Talent" Contest, Joins the Top 48 Acts on NBC's "America's Got Talent"
The act will join the quarter-final rounds on "AGT" and perform live Tuesday, August 12 for the chance to win the $1 million prize.

[07/31/14 - 08:48 AM]
"Taxi Brooklyn" Sets Series Records in 18-49 and Total Viewers in Its Sixth Week on the Schedule
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 30.

[07/31/14 - 08:41 AM]
Smithsonian Premieres Season 2 of "Speed Kills" on August 20
The new three-episode season explores areas of the globe where maximum speed is necessary to survive.

[07/31/14 - 08:32 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with CBS
The former's "America's Got Talent" and the latter's "Big Brother 16" share the gold among adults 18-49 last night.

[07/31/14 - 07:48 AM]
CBS Significantly Expands Digital Footprint of Watch! Magazine
Watch!, the glossy consumer magazine published by CBS, has partnered with Magzter, one of the world's fastest-growing digital distributors, to bring the publication to its global digital newsstand.

[07/31/14 - 07:35 AM]
Video: Full Episode of IFC's New Series "Garfunkel and Oates" Available Now - Premieres August 7 at 10PM
Starting today, IFC is making a full episode of the series available online as a special sneak peek.

[07/31/14 - 06:58 AM]
Chelsea Handler to Interrogate the Inmates of Netflix's Hit Series "Orange Is the New Black"
On Monday, August 4, Chelsea Handler will moderate Netflix's "Orange is the New Black" For Your Consideration Academy Screening Event at the Directors Guild of America theater in Los Angeles.

[07/31/14 - 06:32 AM]
IndyCar Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Highlights NBC Sports Group's Extensive Motorsports Coverage This Week
NBCSN will present live coverage of the IndyCar Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, highlighting more than 30 hours of motorsports coverage across NBC and NBCSN this weekend.

[07/30/14 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 30
Updates include: Oscar Isaac, Catherine Keener to topline HBO's "Show Me a Hero"; Laura Benanti to recur on ABC's "Nashville"; and Jenny Slate to guest on FOX's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."

[07/30/14 - 10:01 PM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Voting Results for July 30
Next week, the competition intensifies when guest judge and Olympic Gold Medalist Tara Lipinski joins the judging panel.

[07/30/14 - 04:32 PM]
Discovery's "Gears, Fears and Rears Week" Premieres This Sunday, August 3
Highlights include the two-hour season finale of "Deadliest Catch" on Tuesday, August 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/30/14 - 01:05 PM]
American Heroes Channel New Original Series "Hardcore Heroes" Showcases Extraordinary Feats by Everyday People
Premiering Wednesday, August 6, this action-packed series follows these courageous fighters as they battle the elements, save hundreds of lives, and ultimately, change the course of history forever.

[07/30/14 - 12:45 PM]
ESPN's Dan Shulman, John Kruk to Call "Sunday Night Baseball" atop Green Monster at Fenway Park Aug 3
The duo will be joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney who will provide reports from the field.

[07/30/14 - 12:38 PM]
Discovery's Hit Series "Bering Sea Gold" Returns for Its Fourth Season with Crews Battling Against Extreme Conditions and Each Other for the Ultimate Payout
The series returns Friday, August 22 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.







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[09/25/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Halloween" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Featuring Leslie Jones, Adam Pally, Patton Oswalt and Rachel Dratch, the special streams free on October 1.

[09/25/25 - 10:00 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" - Taylor Swift Will Appear on "The Tonight Show" on Monday, Oct. 6
Swift is set to make her seventh appearance in Studio 6B, just days after the release of her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which will drop October 3.

[09/25/25 - 09:30 AM]
Return to the Arena on Friday, December 5 with the Series Premiere of "Spartacus: House of Ashur" on Starz
A newly released gallery of images accompanied the announcement, delivering a thrilling new look at the series, capturing the intensity, passion and fierce rivalries at the heart of the story.

[09/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
All New "Charlotte's Web" Three-Part Special to Premiere on HBO Max October 2
Bringing to life once again one of the most cherished stories of all time, this animated retelling of "Charlotte's Web" is from Academy Award winner Luke Matheny and executive produced in collaboration with Sesame Workshop.

[09/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer for "Red Alert," A Four-Part Scripted Series Depicting the 2023 Massacre in Israel, Premiering Globally on Paramount+ on October 7
The four-part series reveals the real stories of ordinary people turned heroes, portraying the largest and deadliest massacre in Israel's history, when more than 1,200 concert-goers, families and individuals near the Gaza border were murdered and 250 kidnapped.

[09/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Six-Time All-Star Kyle Lowry Joins "NBA on Prime" Family
Lowry will join the studio show, making select appearances throughout the 2025-26 season with increased responsibilities in the future.

[09/25/25 - 08:02 AM]
A&E October Premiere Highlights
Upcoming debuts include the series launch of "Murder on Trial" on Friday, October 31 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/25/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Great Escaper" Trailer
Starring Michael Caine and the late Glenda Jackson, the series premieres Sunday, November 23 at 9:00/8:00c on PBS.

[09/25/25 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Exclusive First Look at the Explosive Sophomore Season of "The Braxtons" Premiering Friday, October 10 at 8PM ET/PT on We TV
In the first seven minutes, the new season doesn't shy away from the high-stakes drama that only "The Braxtons" can bring!

[09/25/25 - 07:46 AM]
Video: "Haha, You Clowns" - Official Trailer - October 19 - Adult Swim
The series premieres Sunday, October 19, and will be available the next day HBO Max.

[09/25/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Nobody Wants This" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Joanne and Noah's whirlwind romance encounters some turbulence as they deal with family drama, career struggles and one very big looming question.

[09/25/25 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at French-Language Thriller "The Hunt" ("Traques")
The series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on December 3 with the first two episodes, followed by one episode weekly, every Wednesday through December 31.

[09/25/25 - 06:43 AM]
Gripping Tale of Unsung Heroes in Brutal Conflict "A Life's Worth" Award-Nominated Wartime Drama Co-Starring Edvin Ryding Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, October 30, 2025 on Viaplay
Inspired by the first Swedish UN battalion in Bosnia in 1993, the award-nominated ensemble drama follows a group of young peacekeepers and their commander as they are forced to struggle with the complexities of war and navigate the treacherous line between duty and humanity.

[09/25/25 - 06:05 AM]
Ryan Seacrest's First Season Hosting "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune"
The season premiere airs this Friday, September 26 at 8:00/7:00c on ABC.

[09/25/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "In Your Dreams" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Stevie and her younger brother Elliot embark on a journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams in search of The Sandman, who holds the power to grant them their ultimate dream come true.