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[03/19/15 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 19
Updates include: FOX lands 10-episode drama "Houdini & Doyle"; Bella Thorne to be "Famous in Love" for ABC Family; and James Caan departs "Fantasy Life" at FOX.

[03/19/15 - 10:01 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for March 19
Plus: Kelly Clarkson returns to mentor and perform on next week's episode.

[03/19/15 - 02:00 PM]
"Game of Thrones(R)" Season 5 Red Carpet Premiere Event in San Francisco to Stream Live on Facebook March 23
The live event, hosted by media personality Veronica Belmont and Mara Raphael, will be streamed via the Facebook page and fans can follow along with #GoTPremiereSF.

[03/19/15 - 01:00 PM]
Get in the Game with the First-Ever #IdolPredictions Challenge, Launching Tonight on AmericanIdol.com
The #IdolPredictions game also allows fans to create their own leagues and invites family and friends to compete.

[03/19/15 - 12:54 PM]
"Good Witch" Casts a Spell on Viewers, Boosting Hallmark Channel to Be the Most-Watched and Highest-Rated Cable Network in the Saturday 8PM Time Period
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, March 14.

[03/19/15 - 12:23 PM]
Video: WGN America Unleashes Full Season Trailer for "Salem: Season Two" Returning Sunday, April 5 at 10pm ET / 9pm CT
In the series, witches are real - but they are not who or what they seem, and the stakes have never been higher in the struggle for the throne.

[03/19/15 - 11:53 AM]
GSN's New Original Game Show Series "Lie Detectors" Hosted by Rove McManus, To Air Weekdays at 6:30PM ET Beginning Monday, April 20
The premiere episode will also feature guest comedians Michelle Buteau, Christian Finnegan and Sherrod Small.

[03/19/15 - 11:30 AM]
Singer Edwin McCain Resurrects Broken-Down Boats to Harmonize with Nature in Animal Planet's "Flipping Ships"
The six-part series launches Friday, April 24 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[03/19/15 - 11:04 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Debuts the Deeply Dramatic Three Part Reunion Tuesday, March 31 at 9PM ET/PT
Look for parts two and three on Tuesday, April 7 and April 14 at 8:00/7:00c, respectively.

[03/19/15 - 11:02 AM]
"The Tonight Show" Encores Outdeliver CBS, ABC Timeslot Competition for Week of March 9-13
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of March 9-13.

[03/19/15 - 10:45 AM]
Haylie Duff Serves Up More Food, Fun and Laughs on the Second Season of "The Real Girl's Kitchen" on Cooking Channel
This 13-episode lifestyle docu-series follows Haylie in and out of the kitchen as she prepares tasty recipes, and blends her southern roots with her busy life in Hollywood.

[03/19/15 - 10:11 AM]
ABC Builds to a 6-Week High in Late-Night in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of March 9-13.

[03/19/15 - 09:59 AM]
FX Closes First-Look Deal with Stacey Sher's Shiny Penny
The two-year agreement between FX and Shiny Penny covers all projects developed for FX Networks.

[03/19/15 - 09:09 AM]
Investigation Discovery Launches First-Ever Podcast as a Companion to New Hit Series "The Mind of a Murderer"
"Storytelling is the foundation that Investigation Discovery was built upon, and we are thrilled to now expand our expertise into the realm of podcasts," said Henry Schleiff.

[03/19/15 - 08:59 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Finale Dominates the Competition
The show's two-hour season finale averages a monster 6.4 rating among adults 18-49.

[03/19/15 - 08:39 AM]
"20/20: The Untold Story of The Sound of Music" Ranks No. 1 at 10pm, Delivering the ABC Newsmagazine's Most-Watched Telecast this Season
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 18.

[03/19/15 - 08:25 AM]
"Law & Order: SVU" Delivers Its Most-Watched Rebroadcast Since April 16, 2014
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 18.

[03/19/15 - 08:14 AM]
Animal Planet Renews "Pit Bulls & Parolees" for Seventh Season
Additionally, the series will celebrate its 100th episode milestone during the seventh season run.

[03/19/15 - 08:00 AM]
Mo'ne Davis Movie, "Throw Like Mo," in Development for Disney Channel
Davis, a member of Philadelphia's Taney Dragons and the first Little League player to make the cover of Sports Illustrated, will consult on the movie.

[03/19/15 - 07:41 AM]
Bravo Welcomes Bethenny Frankel to the Clubhouse with "Watch What Happens Live One-on-One with Bethenny" on Sunday, March 22 at 10:30PM ET/PT
Frankel navigates various areas of her life openly and honestly as she discusses the ups-and-downs of dealing with romantic relationships playing out on television and her time as a talk show host.

[03/19/15 - 07:26 AM]
Mr. T Crashes Onto DIY Network with "I Pity the Tool"
"Before I worked in show business, I worked in the demolition business," said Mr. T. "And even after I made it in Hollywood, I kept on building things."

[03/18/15 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 18
Updates include: Ruth Negga cast as Tulip in AMC's "Preacher"; Vanessa Lachey to star in "Not Safe for Work" at NBC; and Page Kennedy cast in CBS's "Rush Hour."

[03/18/15 - 01:14 PM]
FOX Sports Teams with FOX's Game-Changing Hit Show "Empire" to Debut FIFA Women's World Cup(TM) Promo Tonight
The cross-promotion on FOX is one example of the many company-wide collaborations planned to promote the major international tournament in the months between now and June.

[03/18/15 - 12:38 PM]
TBS to Launch "Your Family or Mine" on Tuesday, April 7
Kyle Howard and Kat Foster star in the comedy series, from Greg Malins and Jamie Tarses.

[03/18/15 - 12:22 PM]
Season Three Finale of "Ultimate Survival Alaska" Premieres This Sunday, March 22, at 10/9c on National Geographic Channel
The cable channel details the winner of the show's latest cycle.

[03/18/15 - 12:17 PM]
Actress Tia Mowry Gives Viewers a Taste of Her Life on Cooking Channel's New Series "Tia Mowry at Home"
The newcomer launches Wednesday, April 29 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/18/15 - 11:15 AM]
"Sleepy Hollow" Picked Up for a Third Spellbinding Season on FOX
Television producer Clifton Campbell has signed on as executive producer and showrunner.

[03/18/15 - 10:59 AM]
HBO Films Drama "Nightingale," Starring David Oyelowo, To Debut May 29
Directed by Elliott Lester from a screenplay by Frederick Mensch, the film is a provocative drama that probes the darkest corners of a disturbed mind, as a war veteran begins to unravel thread by thread.

[03/18/15 - 10:51 AM]
WGN America's Critically Acclaimed Drama "Manhattan" Wins 2015 SXSW Jury Award for Excellence in Title Design
This award comes on the heels of another industry accolade acquired by the show's below-the-line crew.

[03/18/15 - 10:28 AM]
"Power" Returns June 6th on Starz
The second season of "Power" features 10 hour-long episodes, a bump from the first season's order of eight episodes.

[03/18/15 - 10:17 AM]
Jamie Foxx, Emma Stone, Liam Hemsworth and More to Appear at Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Hosted By Nick Jonas, Saturday, March 28, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
Previously announced music stars 5 Seconds of Summer and Iggy Azalea, featuring Jennifer Hudson, will be performing on the show.

[03/18/15 - 10:00 AM]
Presenters and Performers Announced for 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony April 18
This year's inductees include the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Green Day, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, Bill Withers, Ringo Starr and the "5" Royales.

[03/18/15 - 09:57 AM]
TLC Orders More Episodes of "Love, Lust or Run" with Stacy London
The network has renewed the transformative freshman series, produced by True Entertainment, with 26 additional episodes slated to premiere in June 2015.

[03/18/15 - 09:53 AM]
FOX Sports Swings for the Fences in 20th Season as Home of Major League Baseball
Look for a combined minimum of 65 games between the FOX broadcast network and FOX Sports 1, America's fastest growing sports cable network.

[03/18/15 - 09:34 AM]
Esai Morales Joins the Cast of El Rey Network/Miramax's "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series"
He'll play Lord Amancio Malvado, a figure of terrifying cruelty and power who has a complicated and obsessive relationship with Santánico Pandemonium (Eiza González).

[03/18/15 - 08:53 AM]
NBC Takes Six of Six Half-Hours in 18-49, Wins Tuesday in All Key Measures with the Top Show of the Night in Every Key Category, "The Voice"
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 17.

[03/18/15 - 08:28 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Demos with Originals
Plus: The CW takes home second place among adults 18-49 with "The Flash" and "iZombie."

[03/18/15 - 08:23 AM]
"S.H.I.E.L.D." Is Up Week to Week and Continues to Improve Its Slot Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 17.

[03/18/15 - 08:21 AM]
Chris Brown's Ex-Girlfriend Karrueche Tran Sits Down with Spiritual Life Coach Iyanla Vanzant for Her First, Exclusive One-on-One Interview
"Iyanla Exclusive: Karrueche Tran" airs Saturday, March 28 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/18/15 - 08:06 AM]
Lifestyle Design Expert Paige Hemmis to Wed Singer Jason Short on Two Time Daytime Emmy(R) Nominated Lifestyle Series "Home & Family" A Hallmark Channel "Home & Family" Wedding Primetime Special June 22
"We are thrilled to be sharing beloved 'Home & Family' designer Paige Hemmis' special day with our viewers," said Michelle Vicary.

[03/18/15 - 08:01 AM]
National Geographic Channel's Late-Night Talk Show "StarTalk" Hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson to Premiere Monday, April 20, at 11 PM ET/10 PM CT
World-renowned cultural luminaries across science, entertainment and politics, like President Jimmy Carter, Richard Dawkins, Chris Hadfield, Norman Lear, Christopher Nolan, George Takei and others, were announced as guests.

[03/18/15 - 07:31 AM]
Twelve Poverty-Fighting Charities Selected for NBC's Star-Studded Three-Hour Live "Red Nose Day" Telecast, Thursday, May 21
Stand-up performances, sketch comedy, parodies and music performances from A-list artists will all be part of the telecast.

[03/18/15 - 07:08 AM]
Investigation Discovery Teams with Iconic Film Director Joel Schumacher Greenlighting New Series "Do Not Disturb: Hotel Horrors"
Schumacher will lend his expertise to deliver a highly stylized cinematic look and feel to the series which is slated to premiere 4Q 2015.

[03/18/15 - 07:00 AM]
Syfy and The Asylum's "Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!" to Consume the World Wednesday, July 22
In addition, the film will wreak havoc on all Syfy channels around the world - 86 countries in all, including the UK, Australia and across Europe, Asia and Latin America.

[03/18/15 - 06:03 AM]
Amazon Greenlights Second Season of Its Hour-Long Original Drama Series "Bosch"
The series has achieved the biggest debut weekend among all Amazon Original Series and is the most-watched title on Prime Instant Video, across movies and TV series in its first four weeks.

[03/18/15 - 06:02 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces Teri Polo to Star in "Last Resort" (WT) A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere June 2015
Polo stars alongside Paul Johansson as a couple on the brink of a divorce when they must work together on planning and preparing their daughter's marriage.

[03/17/15 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 17
Updates include: Dominic Purcell joins The CW's "Arrow/The Flash" spin-off; Cara Buono bound for "Endgame" at NBC; and Kristin Bauer van Straten cast in ABC's "The Kingmakers."

[03/17/15 - 06:05 PM]
E!'s "Fashion Police" Is Going on Hiatus and Will Return in September
Co-hosts Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski, along with executive producer Melissa Rivers, will continue their roles.

[03/17/15 - 02:34 PM]
CBS Books Latest "Criminal Minds" Backdoor Pilot Episode for April 8
Gary Sinise, Anna Gunn, Daniel Henney and Tyler James Williams are featured in the episode, titled "Beyond Borders."

[03/17/15 - 02:21 PM]
Video: TV Land Releases New Behind-the-Scenes Featurette from Upcoming Darren Star Series "Younger"
Guest stars this season include Jane Krakowski, Ana Gasteyer and Martha Plimpton.







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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.