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[10/14/14 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 14
Updates include: "The Illusionist," "In Good Company" latest film titles eyed for TV; Oliver Goldstick looking to import "The Town" for The CW; and Robbie Rogers-inspired "Men in Shorts" in the works at ABC.

[10/14/14 - 03:13 PM]
"SNL" Continues Its 40th Season with an All Star Line-Up
Look for Jim Carrey and Iggy Azalea on October 25 followed by Chris Rock and Prince on November 1.

[10/14/14 - 03:04 PM]
Series Premiere Makes "Star Wars Rebels" Disney XD's #1 Animated Series Ever with Over 1 Million Total Viewers
Disney XD spins the numbers for Monday, October 13.

[10/14/14 - 02:49 PM]
Taylor Swift Performs Two Epic Concerts: A Late-Night Performance on Hollywood Boulevard for "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Followed by a Blockbuster Concert in the Heart of New York City on "Good Morning America"
On Thursday, October 23, Swift will close down Hollywood Boulevard for an exclusive concert before thousands of fans on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

[10/14/14 - 02:38 PM]
"Monday Night Football" Helps ESPN Win the Night
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, October 13.

[10/14/14 - 01:55 PM]
Ovation's Hit Original Series "Song by Song" Continues with the Premiere of "Song by Song: Blondie" Tuesday, November 11
The documentary music series will focus on the iconic band, currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary.

[10/14/14 - 01:10 PM]
Horror Icon Robert Englund (Nightmare on Elm Street) Will Guest Star on Syfy's Comedic Docuseries "Town of the Living Dead" November 11 and November 18
When the Thr33 Days Dead team discover the horror legend will be nearby in Birmingham, Alabama for a press appearance, the team sets out to recruit him to inspire their dispirited director, John Ware.

[10/14/14 - 01:05 PM]
ABC Airs 5 of the Week's Top 10 Broadcast Entertainment Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of October 6-12.

[10/14/14 - 01:01 PM]
CMT's Hit Bio-Series "Inside Fame" Returns to Feature Four-Time Grammy Nominee Hunter Hayes Saturday, November 1 at 8 P.M., ET/PT
CMT chronicles the life of the musical prodigy turned country superstar in the one-hour special.

[10/14/14 - 12:47 PM]
Halloween Comes Early to TV One with Original Horror Film, "The Fright Night Files," on Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 PM/ET
The horror trilogy marks the first-ever horror themed scripted film production for TV One.

[10/14/14 - 12:13 PM]
Production Has Begun on "Other Space," A New Half-Hour Comedy Series Slated for Release on Yahoo Spring 2015
Paul Feig is behind the project, a journey in unknown space set in the early 22nd century, when the human race has mapped most of the known universe, failed to find alien life, and frankly gotten a little tired of the whole thing.

[10/14/14 - 11:54 AM]
Turner Broadcasting Portfolio Lands Four of Basic Cable's Top 10 Networks for the Week Among Adults 18-49
Turner spins the numbers for the week of October 6-12.

[10/14/14 - 11:33 AM]
Nickelodeon's "Haunted Thundermans" Special Is Week's Top Entertainment Telecast with Kids
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the week of October 6-12.

[10/14/14 - 10:57 AM]
E!'s Giuliana Rancic Interviews GMA's Amy Robach and Television Host Samantha Harris in "Beyond Candid with Giuliana: Hope, Strength & Courage"
In addition to Amy and Samantha's captivating stories, Giuliana takes viewers along as her own non-profit organization, "Fab-U-Wish," grants the "fabulous" wish of breast cancer survivor and single mother of 3, Nancy Bauer.

[10/14/14 - 10:25 AM]
Nick Cannon Joins "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" on FOX
He will be featured as a recurring guest as Captain Holt's (Andre Braugher) nephew, Marcus.

[10/14/14 - 10:14 AM]
The Series Premiere of "Jane the Virgin" Blesses The CW with Its Best Monday in Nearly Three Years
The CW spins the numbers for Monday, October 13.

[10/14/14 - 10:14 AM]
CBS Scores Double-Digit Growth in Viewers and Demos vs. Same Week Last Year
CBS spins the numbers for the week of October 6-12.

[10/14/14 - 09:18 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Nearly Ties "Dr. Phil" as the Week's No. 1 Syndie Talker in Homes and Women 25-54
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of September 29-October 3.

[10/14/14 - 08:48 AM]
"The Voice" Delivers Its Four Highest Monday 18-49 Ratings Since March 17 Through Its First Four Weeks This Fall
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, October 13.

[10/14/14 - 08:36 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice," "The Blacklist" Keep NBC on Top
Plus: The CW gets a year-to-year boost from its new Monday lineup of "The Originals" and "Jane the Virgin."

[10/14/14 - 08:31 AM]
ABC Finishes a Strong Second on Monday Night in Total Viewers
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, October 13.

[10/14/14 - 08:16 AM]
WGN America Renews "Manhattan" for Second Season
The second season of "Manhattan" will begin production next spring for a 2015 debut.

[10/14/14 - 07:36 AM]
Bravo Media's "Vanderpump Rules" Returns with Even More Rumors, Romance and Rendezvous Premiering Season Three Monday, November 3 at 9PM
Ariana Madix and Tom Schwartz join returning cast members Jax Taylor, Katie Maloney, Kristen Doute, Scheana Marie, Tom Sandoval and Stassi Schroeder.

[10/14/14 - 07:28 AM]
CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network Announce 2014-15 College Basketball Schedule, Featuring 252 Games and Top Teams from 18 Conferences
CBS Sports enters its 34th consecutive season of college basketball coverage, beginning Saturday, Dec. 6 (12:30 PM, ET) with an intrastate rivalry between 2014 Final Four participant Wisconsin vs. Marquette.

[10/14/14 - 07:06 AM]
HBO(R) to Present "Foo Fighters Sonic Highways: Live from the Cubby Bear" on Facebook
A live stream of the Foo Fighters premiere party concert will be made available to fans in the U.S. on the HBO Facebook page.

[10/14/14 - 07:00 AM]
Coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Pharrell Williams Return to "The Voice"
The eighth cycle will begin in early 2015.

[10/14/14 - 06:52 AM]
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo (D-NY) to Present the Top Ten List on CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" Tonight
Gov. Cuomo, the 56th governor of New York, has led the "Empire State" since his election in 2010 and is running for gubernatorial reelection in November.

[10/14/14 - 06:03 AM]
Turner Rebrands Boomerang Globally - The Network for Kids and Families Will Begin Its Rollout Fall 2014
Boomerang is being re-launched as a global all-animation, youth-targeted network, repositioned with a line-up of timeless and contemporary cartoons programmed for family co-viewing.

[10/13/14 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 13
Updates include: Evan Handler, Wilson Bethel join ABC's "Astronaut Wives Club"; Monica Potter to star in comedy pilot for NBC; and "Monster-in-Law" adaptation in the works at FOX.

[10/13/14 - 04:50 PM]
Giants/Cardinals NLCS Game 2 Thriller Smashes FOX Sports 1 Audience Mark
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, October 12.

[10/13/14 - 01:30 PM]
AMC's "The Walking Dead" Returns with Highest-Rated Episode in Series History
AMC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 12.

[10/13/14 - 01:29 PM]
Investigation Discovery Invites Viewers to Join the Pledge to Support Victims' Rights and Inspire a Difference on Sunday, October 19
Throughout the marathon, some of ID's favorite hosts, including Charisma Carpenter and Dr. Michelle Ward, will chat live with viewers on twitter about ways the online community can take action and "inspire a difference."

[10/13/14 - 01:23 PM]
Take a Journey Through the 75 Year History of the Marvel Universe in the Original Special, "Marvel: Pulp to Pop"
The one-hour special, hosted by Emily VanCamp, premieres Tuesday, November 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/13/14 - 01:20 PM]
Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra Launch an All-New Meditation Experience: "Energy of Attraction: Manifesting Your Best Life"
Over 3.2 million people have participated in Oprah and Deepak's past meditation experiences from over 200 countries around the globe.

[10/13/14 - 12:59 PM]
Comedy Central Teams Up Again with Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions and New York Collaborates for Autism for On-Air Charity Special "Night of Too Many Stars"
"Night of Too Many Stars" will premiere on Comedy Central on Sunday, March 8.

[10/13/14 - 12:29 PM]
FOX Sports Names Announcers for Coverage of CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament
For the first time ever, all 16 tournament matches are televised, with coverage provided by FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Sports GO and FOX Soccer 2Go.

[10/13/14 - 12:02 PM]
ABC Family's "25 Days of Christmas" Programming Event Begins Monday, December 1
Look for special holiday installments of "Pretty Little Liars," "The Fosters," "Switched at Birth," "Chasing Life," "Melissa and Joey" and "Baby Daddy."

[10/13/14 - 12:00 PM]
Live + 7: NBC Equals Its Top-Rated Premiere Week in Seven Years
NBC further spins the numbers for the week of September 22-28.

[10/13/14 - 11:45 AM]
Syfy Gets "Incorporated" with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Pearl Street Films
The project is a futuristic espionage thriller set in a world where corporations have seemingly unlimited power.

[10/13/14 - 11:38 AM]
CBS Grows +2% in Premiere Week Versus Last Year with Live + 7-Day Playback Added; Even in Key Demos
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of September 22-28.

[10/13/14 - 11:37 AM]
"Dude, You're Screwed" Returns for a Game-Changing Second Season
Look for new episodes on Wednesday nights at 9:00/8:00c beginning October 29.

[10/13/14 - 11:17 AM]
Video: WBTV at NY Comic Con - "Person of Interest"/"The Following"
Watch the exclusive video shown during the panels yesterday in New York City.

[10/13/14 - 11:13 AM]
Sam Neill Has Been Cast in CBS's "The Dovekeepers," To Be Broadcast in 2015
Neill will portray Josephus, the somewhat controversial first-century Jewish scholar and historian.

[10/13/14 - 10:30 AM]
"American Horror Story: Freak Show" Premiere Sets Record as the Most-Watched Telecast in FX History
FX spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 8.

[10/13/14 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Picks Up Six More Episodes of Smash Hit Drama, "Gotham"
The announcement raises the series order to 22 episodes.

[10/13/14 - 09:51 AM]
"Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown," From Producer Mick Jagger and Oscar(R)-Winning Director Alex Gibney, Debuts Oct. 27, Exclusively on HBO
The feature-length documentary was made with the unique cooperation of the Brown Estate, which opened its archives for the first time.

[10/13/14 - 09:09 AM]
Scheduling Alert: Syfy's "Ascension" - 3-Night, 6-Hour Limited Event Series to Premiere Monday, December 15 @ 9 PM
The project was previously slated to premiere on Monday, November 24.

[10/13/14 - 09:01 AM]
ABC Celebrates All Things Scary, Spooky and Funny This Halloween Starting October 15
Highlights include the beloved animated special, "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," the return of fan favorite special, "The Great Halloween Fright Fight," and more!

[10/13/14 - 08:46 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Continue Win Streak
Plus: FOX's comedy lineup gets a boost thanks to a dose of NFL overrun in primetime.

[10/13/14 - 08:33 AM]
ABC's Sunday Grows Year to Year for the 3rd Consecutive Week This Season
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 12.







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[10/15/25 - 01:01 PM]
Season 2 Announcement - "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Deathwatch"
In this first-ever adaptation of the acclaimed stealth video game franchise, legendary agent Sam Fisher is drawn back into the field when a wounded young operative seeks out his help.

[10/15/25 - 01:01 PM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts First Look at "Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age," Featuring the Playful Snow Sloths of the Pleistocene
Narrated by Golden Globe and Olivier Award winner Tom Hiddleston, with an original score by Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman, and Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, the five-part series premieres globally on Apple TV on November 26.

[10/15/25 - 12:30 PM]
Follow Chris Hemsworth and His Father, Craig, on a Deeply Emotional Road Trip Back in Time in "Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember"
The one-hour special premieres Sunday, November 23 at 9:00/8:00c on National Geographic and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

[10/15/25 - 11:14 AM]
"OWN For the Holidays" Returns for Its Seventh Year with Three Festive New Movies
"Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "The Christmas Showdown," and "Very Merry Mystery" will premiere on successive Saturdays beginning November 29.

[10/15/25 - 11:01 AM]
National Geographic Documents Athlete Jim Morrison's Unprecedented, Historic Ski Descent on North Face of Mount Everest on October 15, 2025
National Geographic Documentary Films once again teams with Oscar and BAFTA Award-winning directors Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin to film the exhilarating and heartbreaking odyssey for the upcoming documentary "Everest North" (wt).

[10/15/25 - 11:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces New Stand-Up Comedy Special "Kathleen Madigan - The Family Thread"
The one-hour special will premiere November 21 on Prime Video.

[10/15/25 - 10:01 AM]
"His & Hers" - Official First Look & Date Announcement
From visionary filmmaker William Oldroyd, this six-episode, twisty psychological thriller is adapted from Alice Feeney's novel of the same name and stars Tessa Thompson (who also executive produces) and Jon Bernthal.

[10/15/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO and Raw Are in Production on a Documentary Series About the Epic Release of a Famous Whale
The series, directed by Becky Read, will debut on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[10/15/25 - 09:37 AM]
Viaplay November 2025 Exclusive U.S. Premieres: "Vanguard"; "Meaning of Life," Season 2; "A Life's Worth"
"Vanguard" is a five-part, award-winning drama series featuring high-stakes deals, groundbreaking innovation, and fierce family rivalries.

[10/15/25 - 09:14 AM]
MGM+ Greenlights "Bosch: Start of Watch," A New Prequel Series to the Iconic Detective Franchise
The series stars Cameron Monaghan as rookie cop Harry Bosch and Omari Hardwick as veteran officer Eli Bridges.

[10/15/25 - 09:13 AM]
"Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films" to Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ November 7
The two-part documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar-winning box office phenomenon "Avatar: The Way of Water" and a first look at the upcoming "Avatar: Fire and Ash," features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and interviews with cast and filmmakers.

[10/15/25 - 09:05 AM]
Video: NBC Releases Official Season 2 Trailer for Comedy Series "St. Denis Medical"
The series returns Monday, November 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC with back-to-back episodes and will be available to stream on Peacock.

[10/15/25 - 09:02 AM]
Sirens On: BAFTA-Winning "Blue Lights" Returns to BritBox for Explosive Third Season
Other November highlights include "Belgravia," "Friday Night Dinner," and "Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators."

[10/15/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "All's Fair" - Meet the Women of All's Fair - Hulu
Starring Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close, "All's Fair" tells the story of a team of fierce female divorce attorneys who leave a male-dominated firm to start their own.

[10/15/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Tyler Perry's Finding Joy" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Love finds you when you least expect it.