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[10/31/14 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 31
Updates include: AMC passes on "Knifeman," "Galyntine"; Craig Sweeny brings "Limitless" to the small screen at CBS; and TNT orders supernatural drama "Breed" to pilot.

[10/31/14 - 03:43 PM]
TNT Greenlights High-Octane Drama "Agent X," Starring Jeff Hephner, Sharon Stone and Gerald McRaney
The network has ordered 10 episodes for the first season of the series, with plans to launch in the second half of 2015.

[10/31/14 - 03:27 PM]
NBC Passes on Back Nine for "Bad Judge," "A to Z"
Said development will spell the end of both series after 13 episodes.

[10/31/14 - 02:08 PM]
The Season Premiere of "Mom" Delivers Series High Ratings
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, October 30.

[10/31/14 - 12:55 PM]
ABC to Air Charles Schulz' Animated Classic, "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," Wednesday, November 26
A special bonus cartoon from Charles M. Schulz, "This Is America, Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyagers," will air with the Peanuts classic.

[10/31/14 - 12:43 PM]
"Northmen - A Viking Saga" Acquired for Distribution and Premium Pay TV Deal with Starz
The film is directed by Claudio Fäh and produced by Ralph S. Dietrich.

[10/31/14 - 12:38 PM]
FOX Premieres: 30-Day Multi-Platform Totals
FOX further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[10/31/14 - 10:12 AM]
Iggy Azalea to Perform at the 2014 American Music Awards(R)
She joins a star-studded lineup of previously announced must-see performers including 5 Seconds of Summer, Charli XCX, Mary J. Blige, Fergie, Lorde, One Direction, Sam Smith and the evening's host, Pitbull.

[10/31/14 - 09:36 AM]
PBS to Air Second Season of Shine International's Boisterous Sitcom "Vicious" Stateside, Summer 2015
Following a re-commission by UK broadcaster ITV, the series will return with Freddie (Sir Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Sir Derek Jacobi) delivering more biting remarks, snide comments and cruel asides.

[10/31/14 - 08:46 AM]
"Parenthood" Retains 92% of Last Week in Adults 18-49 and 97% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 30.

[10/31/14 - 08:34 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Edges CBS for Demo Crown
The Alphabet snaps the Eye's seven week win streak among adults 18-49.

[10/31/14 - 08:12 AM]
ABC Beats CBS' Thursday Night Premieres to Win the Opening Night Of the November Sweep for the 2nd Straight Year in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 30.

[10/31/14 - 07:50 AM]
Global Mystery Solved: Investigation Discovery Did It!
Since Investigation Discovery debuted in February 2008, it has been one of the fastest-growing networks in U.S. cable television and has seen a parallel growth track internationally.

[10/31/14 - 07:32 AM]
USA Network to Air Academy Award(R) Nominated Film "Do the Right Thing" with Special Introduction by Critically Acclaimed Lead Actress Rosie Perez
On Saturday, November 1, USA Network will air the Spike Lee film, that sparked a national dialogue more than two decades ago about racial tension in America and which still remains relevant today.

[10/31/14 - 03:01 AM]
Death-Defying Stunts and Famous Cars Take Center Stage in Two New Original Reality Series
"Extreme Escapes" (Saturday, November 29) and "Screen Machines" (Tuesday, December 2) are both on tap at ReelzChannel in the coming weeks.

[10/30/14 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 30
Updates include: Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston's "The Night Manager" lands at AMC; lead roles being cast on CBS's "Supergirl"; and "Game of Thrones" co-stars land big raises.

[10/30/14 - 02:50 PM]
"The Meredith Vieira Show" Renewed for Second Season on NBC Owned Television Stations
"'The Meredith Vieira Show' has the full commitment and support of NBCUniversal and we could not be happier to bring it back for a second season," said Ed Swindler.

[10/30/14 - 02:17 PM]
52 Million Viewers Tune-In to World Series Game 7
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 29.

[10/30/14 - 12:53 PM]
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Shakes Things Up This November with an Exciting Lineup of Theme Weeks
"Millionaire: Whiz Kids," "Celebrity Week," "Millionaire: Daytime Talk Show Week" and "Millionaire: Guinness World Records(R) Edition" are all on tap.

[10/30/14 - 12:20 PM]
WE tv Axes First Scripted Original Series "The Divide"
The series was originally developed and piloted by network sibling AMC before transitioning to WE tv.

[10/30/14 - 11:35 AM]
GSN's "Idiotest" Settles the Ongoing Election Night Debate as Democrats and Republicans Battle It Out to Determine Who Is Smarter
The themed episode airs Tuesday, November 4 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[10/30/14 - 11:20 AM]
"The Tonight Show" Defeats Letterman, Kimmel in All Key Ratings Categories for Week of Oct. 20-24
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 20-24.

[10/30/14 - 11:18 AM]
"Hawaii Five-0" Celebrates 100 Episodes by Revealing Hidden Nods to the Original Series Placed Within the Show Over the Past Five Years
Said anniversary installment airs next Friday, November 7 at 9:00/8:00c on CBS.

[10/30/14 - 11:03 AM]
E! Entertainment Extends "The Soup" Host Joel Mchale Through 2016
Additionally, McHale's production company, Free Period Productions, will continue its production development deal, in which he will give the network first look rights to ideas for non-scripted series.

[10/30/14 - 11:01 AM]
Oprah Winfrey Surprises Iyanla Vanzant with Epic Home Makeover in OWN Special to Air Saturday, November 29
"Oprah Prime: Iyanla I'll Fix Your House" airs on Saturday, November 29 at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/30/14 - 11:00 AM]
FOX Sweeps Into November - All-New Episodes of Fan-Favorite Dramas, Comedies, Events and Unscripted Series
The network details its programming highlights for the next month (SPOILERS!).

[10/30/14 - 10:44 AM]
"Banksy Does New York," A User-Generated Chronicle of the Famed Street Artist's 31 Days in New York City, Debuts Nov. 17, Exclusively on HBO
Capturing this month of madness, the film incorporates user-generated content, from YouTube videos to Instagram photos, from New Yorkers and Banksy hunters alike.

[10/30/14 - 10:37 AM]
Ovation's Hit Original Series "Song by Song" Continues Tuesday, December 9 with the Premiere of "Song by Song: Lindsey Stirling"
The documentary music series will focus on the wildly successful, classically trained electronic violinist, dancer and composer, who has become an internet phenomenon.

[10/30/14 - 10:00 AM]
Amy Adams, Ben Affleck, Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Downey, Jr., Jonah Hill, Keira Knightley and Kristen Stewart to Appear on the "Hollywood Film Awards(R)" Nov. 14 Live on CBS
They join previously announced guests Gerard Butler, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Julianne Moore, Jack O'Connell, Chris Pratt, Channing Tatum, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley.

[10/30/14 - 09:52 AM]
National Geographic Channel Will Go Under the Covers on the Science of Sleep in Television Event "Sleepless in America" Premiering Sunday, Nov. 30, at 8 PM ET/PT
The film spotlights our nation's sleep-loss epidemic, revealing the serious consequences of not sleeping enough and explaining how we became a society that fails to prioritize sleep.

[10/30/14 - 09:40 AM]
"The Eric Andre Show" Returns for a Third Season on Thursday, November 6th at 12:15 a.m. (ET/PT) on Adult Swim
Eric and his apathetic co-host Hannibal Buress are here to subject A-list stars to a hellish and inescapable nightmare talk show experience.

[10/30/14 - 09:16 AM]
NBC Posts Record-Setting Soccer Weekend with Most-Watched Premier League & MLS Matches
NBC spins the numbers for the weekend of October 25-26.

[10/30/14 - 09:05 AM]
TBS's "Conan" to Welcome Cast of Hit Series "Sons of Anarchy" Nov. 11 for Their First-Ever Joint Talk Show Appearance
Series creator Kurt Sutter, along with stars Charlie Hunnam, Tommy Flanagan, Jimmy Smits, Drea de Matteo, Mark Boone Junior and more to be announced, will all join host Conan O'Brien from Stage 15 at Warner Bros.

[10/30/14 - 09:05 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" Gets a Star-Studded Makeover When Season Eight Premieres Sunday, December 7 at 9PM ET/PT
The series will air on Sunday at 9:00/8:00c for the first two weeks and then will air at 10:00/9:00c on Sunday, December 21.

[10/30/14 - 09:02 AM]
"Hello Ladies: The Movie," Wrapping Up the Comedy Series from Stephen Merchant, Debuts Nov. 22, Exclusively on HBO
Christine Woods, Nate Torrence, Kevin Weisman and Kyle Mooney will also return with Sean Wing and Crista Flanagan guest starring.

[10/30/14 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" Releases Trailer for Season 5 with Jimmy Fallon, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer and Fred Armisen
Seinfeld also announced that the guest for premiere episode will be Kevin Hart.

[10/30/14 - 08:56 AM]
NBCSN to Present 12 Races During 2015 Verizon IndyCar Season
"This year's schedule looks to be one of our most exciting ever, as it combines new races in Brazil and New Orleans with old favorites, such as Long Beach, Barber and Milwaukee," said Jon Miller.

[10/30/14 - 08:50 AM]
Bounce TV Posts Double-Digit Primetime Viewership Gains Among HHs, A18-49 & A25-54 in October
Bounce TV spins the numbers for the month of October to date.

[10/30/14 - 08:39 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Wraps on Top for FOX
Plus: The CW's "Arrow" and "The 100" see double-digit weekly gains despite said competition.

[10/30/14 - 08:35 AM]
"The Mysteries of Laura" Retains 92% of the Prior Week's Rating in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 29.

[10/30/14 - 08:23 AM]
ABC's Wednesday Builds Against the Deciding Game 7 of the 2014 World Series
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 29.

[10/30/14 - 08:19 AM]
October Is a Record-Breaking Month for DIY Network
DIY Network spins the numbers for the month of October to date.

[10/30/14 - 08:08 AM]
Hulu Announces Ten Episode Straight-to-Series Order for "Casual," a Comedy Series Executive-Produced and Directed by Oscar(R) Nominee Jason Reitman
The series follows the story of a dysfunctional family with a bachelor brother and his newly divorced sister.

[10/30/14 - 07:59 AM]
Video: First Look - "Portlandia" Season 5 - Goth Couple Plans Own Funeral - Premieres January 2015 on IFC
Most people avoid planning their own funeral services, but this goth duo considers it the pinnacle of their life's celebration.

[10/30/14 - 07:39 AM]
ABC Scores Its 2nd-Best Performance in Late-Night This Season in Total Viewers
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 20-24.

[10/30/14 - 07:01 AM]
Video: New Trailer for Syfy's Upcoming Series "12 Monkeys"
Inspired by the classic blockbuster film, the series premieres Friday, January 16 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/30/14 - 06:32 AM]
Breeders' Cup and NBC Sports Group Reach Unprecedented 10-Year Media Rights Extension
As part of the agreement, NBC and NBCSN will combine to present at least eight hours of live coverage of the Breeders' Cup.

[10/30/14 - 06:24 AM]
Jewelry Television and The Weather Channel Partner for Co-Branded $10,000 National Sweepstakes
The popular show, produced by High Noon Entertainment, returns Sunday, December 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/30/14 - 06:04 AM]
ESPN2 and ABC7 Present the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon
The 44th running of the race will also be available to fans in the New York area on WatchABC and beyond the city on WatchESPN.

[10/30/14 - 06:00 AM]
Christina Milian Cranks Up the Volume on Her Life and Career When "Christina Milian Turned Up," Premieres January 18 at 10PM on E!
The series follows Christina as she reinvigorates her music career with a new label, a new sound and a new look, all while raising her young daughter Violet with help from mom Carmen and sisters Danielle and Lizzy.







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