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[02/10/15 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 10
Updates include: Jessica Sula set as new lead on ABC Family's "Recovery Road"; Betsy Brandt cast in "Life in Pieces" at CBS; and Jennifer Esposito joins the cast of ABC's "Mistresses."

[02/10/15 - 03:49 PM]
Jon Stewart to Depart Comedy Central's "The Daily Show"
"Through his unique voice and vision, 'The Daily Show' has become a cultural touchstone for millions of fans and an unparalleled platform for political comedy that will endure for years to come," the network said in a statement.

[02/10/15 - 03:02 PM]
ESPN Commemorates 25th Anniversary of Tyson vs. Douglas
ESPN2 will televise the fight tonight (2 a.m. ET) with ESPN Friday Night Fights' Todd Grisham opening the telecast.

[02/10/15 - 01:50 PM]
Nickelodeon Celebrates Valentine's Day with All-New Live-Action, Preschool and Animation Programming Beginning Friday, Feb. 13
Nickelodeon spreads the love this Valentine's Day weekend with new episodes of the network's hit live-action, preschool and animation series airing across Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and TeenNick.

[02/10/15 - 12:53 PM]
Turner's TBS and Adult Swim Rank as Basic Cable's Top 2 Entertainment Networks Among Key Demos in Primetime for the Month of January
Turner spins the numbers for the month of January.

[02/10/15 - 11:58 AM]
Disney XD Delivers Its #1 Rated Week of All Time in Primetime in Boys 6-14 and Its #2 Week in the Network's Over 15-Year History in Boys 6-11
Disney XD spins the numbers for the week of February 2-8.

[02/10/15 - 11:54 AM]
Jennifer Aniston, Sienna Miller, David Oyelowo, Chris Pratt, John Travolta and Kerry Washington to Present at 87th Oscars(R)
The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/10/15 - 11:51 AM]
A&E Network Debuts the Return of the Emmy(R) Award-Winning Docuseries "Intervention" on Sunday, March 22 at 9PM
Plus: look for a one-hour special covering the first 10 years of the groundbreaking series at 8PM ET/PT.

[02/10/15 - 11:31 AM]
New Hallmark Channel Original Movie, "So You Said Yes," Marks World Premiere as the Highest-Rated Cable Movie of the Week
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of February 2-8.

[02/10/15 - 11:08 AM]
Oscar(R) Winner Jennifer Hudson to Perform at 87th Oscars(R)
"We're creating several musical sequences for the Oscars and we couldn't be happier that our friend, Jennifer Hudson, will be performing in one of them," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[02/10/15 - 11:07 AM]
This Presidents' Day, Pledge Your Allegiance to "Little Women: LA"
Said event will also feature special new episodes from Season Two featuring never-before-seen footage.

[02/10/15 - 11:02 AM]
Get Turnt Up on Presidents Day with MTV as "My Super Sweet 16" Returns for a Special Featuring Lil Wayne's Daughter Reginae Carter on Monday, February 16 at 7PM ET/PT
Plus: look for the special "Sweet 16's Most Wanted: Where Are They Now?" beginning at 3:50 PM ET/PT.

[02/10/15 - 10:15 AM]
Nickelodeon Celebrates Black History Month Through Multiplatform Partnership with Because of Them, We Can(TM) Initiative
Nickelodeon will air three original 30-second PSAs that feature kids portraying distinguished African Americans, including Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X.

[02/10/15 - 09:56 AM]
CMT Debuts "Glen Campbell... I'll Be Me" Movie Soundtrack Today at GlenCampbell.CMT.com and on the CMT Artists App
The soundtrack, which will be released by Big Machine Records and executive produced by Big Machine Label Group CEO and President Scott Borchetta, includes never-before-heard songs.

[02/10/15 - 09:30 AM]
Syfy Names Kelly Garner as New Vice President, Alternative Development and Production
Garner was most recently Vice President, Development & Original Programming for Pilgrim Studios.

[02/10/15 - 09:20 AM]
truTV Scores Funny Or Die's "Billy on the Street with Billy Eichner," Part of Multi-Layered Deal for Turner Broadcasting
At the center of the deal, the streetwise game show hosted by comedian Billy Eichner is set to become a truTV original series, starting with its fourth season later this year.

[02/10/15 - 09:16 AM]
"Becoming," an Inspirational Athlete Profile Series from the Producers of "30 for 30" and Executive-Produced by LeBron James, to Be Presented on Disney XD
The "Becoming" pilot aired in October 2014 and told the story of LeBron James' trajectory to the top, including some of the most defining moments of his life.

[02/10/15 - 08:51 AM]
"The Celebrity Apprentice" Matches the Sixth Week of Its Prior Cycle in Adults 18-49 and Is Up 7% In Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, February 9.

[02/10/15 - 08:45 AM]
EPIX Takes a New Slate of Comedy Programming to the Stage Starring Some of Today's Wittiest and Most Cutting-Edge Stand-Up Comics
New monthly specials are on tap from Jim Norton, Jim Breuer and Lisa Lampanelli beginning Friday, April 24.

[02/10/15 - 08:38 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Rides "Bachelor," "Castle" to Demo Victory
Both shows are up from last week among adults 18-49.

[02/10/15 - 08:38 AM]
"48 Hours: Gone" Is Saturday's #1 Program with Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, February 7.

[02/10/15 - 08:31 AM]
ABC Wins Monday for the 3rd Week in a Row in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, February 9.

[02/10/15 - 08:11 AM]
Discovery Channel Acquires All Global Rights to Broadcast Academy Award-Winner Louie Psihoyos's "Racing Extinction" to Audiences as a Worldwide Television Event Later This Year
In addition to the deal with Discovery, the documentary will have a 10 market, U.S. theatrical run and special event screenings, details will be announced shortly.

[02/10/15 - 07:49 AM]
ESPN in the Big Apple for NBA All-Star 2015
Three popular ESPN shows will emanate from the "big apple," highlighted by "SportsCenter" with host Sage Steele and analysts Chauncey Billups and Tim Legler.

[02/10/15 - 07:30 AM]
The Dream of More "Portlandia" Is Alive! IFC Renews Hit Comedy for Two More Seasons
Creators and stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, along with co-creator and director Jonathan Krisel, will remain at the helm of both seasons.

[02/10/15 - 06:39 AM]
The Paley Center for Media Announces Initial Panelists for the 32nd Annual PaleyFest LA, March 6-15, 2015 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
PaleyFest is an annual festival that salutes creative excellence and highly acclaimed TV programming, and offers a weeklong pop-culture experience that connects fans with the casts and creators of their favorite TV series.

[02/10/15 - 04:33 AM]
Whitney Thore Dances Her Way Into a Season Two of "My Big Fat Fabulous Life" on TLC
Plus: look for "The Skinny," an intimate sit down with Whitney hosted by TLC executive producer Mike Kane, following tonight's season finale.

[02/09/15 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 9
Updates include: Adan Canto tapped for NBC's "The Curse of the Fuentes Women"; Adhir Kalyan boards FOX's "Frankenstein"; and Walton Goggins, Shea Whigham bound for HBO's "Vice Principals."

[02/09/15 - 03:05 PM]
HBO to Visit "Getting On" for Final Season
Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer co-created the series, which stars Laurie Metcalf, Alex Borstein, Niecy Nash and Mel Rodriguez.

[02/09/15 - 01:40 PM]
Anna Kendrick to Perform at 87th Oscars(R)
"Out of the woods and on to the Oscar stage, Anna will be performing something special that is sure to be an 'Only on the Oscars' moment," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[02/09/15 - 01:29 PM]
"Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu" is Back on Cartoon Network! Premieres Monday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)
Cable subscribers can enjoy the new season in advance, with ten full episodes available on VOD and the Watch Cartoon Network app through February 10.

[02/09/15 - 01:00 PM]
Country Superstar Reba McEntire Guest Stars on ABC Family's Hit Comedy "Baby Daddy"
Reba will appear in Season 4 as Charlotte, Bonnie Wheeler's (Melissa Peterman) best friend and general partner in crime.

[02/09/15 - 12:56 PM]
"The Jack and Triumph Show" Premieres on Friday, February 20th at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim
This new half-hour live-action comedy series is created by Robert Smigel, Michael Koman and David Feldman and stars Jack McBrayer, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and June Squibb.

[02/09/15 - 12:43 PM]
"Elementary" Is the #1 Program in 7-Day DVR Playback with a Gain of +4.37 Million Viewers
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of January 19-25.

[02/09/15 - 12:39 PM]
"Archer" Makes Two-Episode Comedy Central Premiere on Monday, March 2 at 10 and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
Repeats of the series will then continue with hour-long blocks Mondays at 10 p.m. and Fridays at 11 p.m.

[02/09/15 - 12:37 PM]
Live + 3: ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat" Premiere Jumps to a 3.3 in Adults 18-49 and 9.8 Million Viewers
ABC further spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 4.

[02/09/15 - 12:19 PM]
FOX NASCAR Races Into 15th Season with 80 Hours of Daytona Speedweeks Coverage
Look for the network's live coverage of the Dayton 500 on Sunday, February 22 (1:00 PM ET), with pre-race coverage on "FOX NASCAR Sunday" (12:00 PM ET).

[02/09/15 - 12:11 PM]
Live + 7 Ratings: ABC's "Revenge" Is the Week's #1 Biggest Percentage Gainer in All 4 Telecasts of 2015
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of January 19-25.

[02/09/15 - 12:06 PM]
"Better Call Saul" Is the Biggest Series Premiere in Cable History Delivering 4.4 Million Adults 18-49 and 4.0 Million Adults 25-54
AMC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 8.

[02/09/15 - 11:39 AM]
ABC Family to Wrap "Melissa & Joey" After Four Seasons
The comedy will conclude its storyline at the end of the fourth season, to air later this summer.

[02/09/15 - 11:36 AM]
Josh Hutcherson, Scarlett Johansson, Zoe Saldana and Octavia Spencer to Present at 87th Oscars(R)
The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/09/15 - 10:35 AM]
Discovery's Hit Series "Bering Sea Gold" Is Back with Miners Hauling in the Most Gold in the Show's History
The new season rolls out Friday, March 13 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[02/09/15 - 10:31 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer and Key Art for New Family Thriller, "Bloodline"
All 13 episodes of the new original series will launch only on Netflix on Friday, March 20, and be available in 4K.

[02/09/15 - 10:23 AM]
CBS Dominates Sunday with "The 57th Annual Grammy Awards," Delivering 25.3 Million Viewers - Doubling the Combined Primetime Network Competition in Viewers and Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 8.

[02/09/15 - 10:03 AM]
Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra Launch Seventh All-New Meditation Experience "Manifesting True Success"
The seventh, free 21-day meditation experience, which begins on Monday, March 16, will serve as a powerful guide to create life-changing success.

[02/09/15 - 10:02 AM]
AMC and Cinnabon Partner for Season Premiere of New Drama Series "Better Call Saul"
Cinnabon(R) bakeries will host a free MiniBon(R) giveaway at all participating U.S. locations today, Monday, February 9 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

[02/09/15 - 10:00 AM]
Missy Halperin Promoted to Executive Vice President, Talent Relations for Fox Broadcasting Company
In this role, Halperin will continue to liaise with the network's talent, as well as oversee the integration of talent into marketing campaigns, cross-network programming, charitable events and corporate initiatives.

[02/09/15 - 08:38 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Rides the Grammys to Victory
This year's telecast however is down nearly 13% from last year among adults 18-49.

[02/09/15 - 08:26 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases a First Look Tease of the New Comedy Series "Happyish"
Steve Coogan, Kathryn Hahn and Bradley Whitford star in the series, premiering Sunday, April 26 at 9:30/8:30c.

[02/09/15 - 08:12 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" Welcomes More Celebrity Guests Including Fran Drescher, Dina Lohan, Cynthia Bailey and Kenya Moore
The series will return to Sundays at 10:00/9:00c beginning on March 1.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.