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[03/23/15 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 23
Updates include: TBS passes on its comedy pilot "Quality Time"; Connie Britton cast as Faye Resnick in FX's "American Crime Story"; and directors are confirmed for the remaining broadcast pilots.

[03/23/15 - 04:23 PM]
ABC Family Gives "Pretty Little Liars" Fans the Reins with the Creation of a Never-Been-Done-Before Fan-Driven Marketing Campaign
The network is doing something that has never been done before: letting the fans co-create the 10-week marketing campaign.

[03/23/15 - 04:01 PM]
USA Network Hacker Drama "Mr. Robot" Wins Prestigious SXSW Audience Award
Christian Slater, Rami Malek, Portia Doubleday and Carly Chaikin star in the series, due this June on the cable channel.

[03/23/15 - 02:39 PM]
It's a Laughing Matter with Oxygen Media's "All the Right Fools" Movie Marathon Beginning Monday, March 23 Leading Up to April Fool's Day
Hosted by the cast of Oxygen's upcoming new series, "Funny Girls," the fan-favorite comedies will include "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry," and "There's Something About Mary."

[03/23/15 - 02:09 PM]
CBS Announces a New Agreement with David Rhodes, President of CBS News, That Extends His Employment Through February 2019
Rhodes has been President of CBS News since 2011.

[03/23/15 - 01:33 PM]
The Series Premiere of "CSI: Cyber" Adds Nearly Four Million Viewers with 7-Day DVR Playback
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of March 2-8.

[03/23/15 - 01:03 PM]
ABC Family's "Baby Daddy" Surges to Multi-Week Highs for Spring Season Finale
ABC Family further spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 18.

[03/23/15 - 12:16 PM]
Log-On to an All New Season of "Timber Kings" Only on Destination America
Tag along as the team builds some unbelievable log mansions in an all-new season premiering Thursday, April 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/23/15 - 11:23 AM]
A First Look at AMC's Newest Series "Humans" Starring William Hurt
Katherine Parkinson, Tom Goodman-Hill, Colin Morgan, Rebecca Front, Neil Maskell and Gemma Chan also star in the drama, due this summer.

[03/23/15 - 10:05 AM]
Live + 7 Ratings: ABC's "The Middle," "The Goldbergs" and "Nashville" All Match Season Highs in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of March 2-8.

[03/23/15 - 09:53 AM]
History(R) Announces Development of Scripted Series "Knightfall"
The series chronicles the actual events leading up to and following the persecution, downfall and burning at the stake of the Knights Templar on Friday the 13th, 1307.

[03/23/15 - 09:17 AM]
Emmy(R)- and Golden Globe-Winning HBO Series "Game of Thrones" Returns for Fifth Season April 12
New cast members for this season include: Jonathan Pryce, Alexander Siddig, DeObia Oparei, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rosabell Laurenti Sellers, Jessica Henwick, Nell Tiger Free and Toby Sebastian.

[03/23/15 - 09:13 AM]
Hulu Orders New Original Series from Emmy(R) Award-Winner Jason Katims
This 10-episode series will examine a family at the center of a controversial faith-based movement struggling with relationships, marriage and power.

[03/23/15 - 08:44 AM]
2015 NCAA Tournament Coverage Delivers Record-Setting Opening Week Numbers
CBS spins the numbers for its NCAA coverage to date this season.

[03/23/15 - 08:43 AM]
"Dateline" Reports Its Highest Sunday Rating Since January 25 and Equals Its Sunday High Since January 4
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 22.

[03/23/15 - 08:34 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA Overrun Helps Put CBS on Top
The Eye leads the broadcast networks in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/23/15 - 08:28 AM]
"Secrets and Lies" Grows 7% to Equal a Series High with Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 22.

[03/23/15 - 08:11 AM]
Netflix to Premiere Chris Tucker's First-Ever Stand-Up Comedy Special
"Chris Tucker is a true global movie star and a one-of-a-kind talent whose remarkable energy, delivery and original style make him one of the funniest comedians of our time," said Ted Sarandos.

[03/23/15 - 08:03 AM]
Stars of ABC's "Nashville" Hit the Road for a Spring Concert Tour
Launching on April 29 in New York City, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten, Aubrey Peeples and Lennon & Maisy will take the stage and perform various songs from the hit television series.

[03/23/15 - 07:30 AM]
Video: BBC America Releases First-Look Scene from "Orphan Black"
"The Weight of this Combination" kicks off the new season, premiering Saturday, April 18.

[03/23/15 - 07:15 AM]
Travel Channel Introduces Slow TV to U.S. Audience
During the live 12-hour road trip, viewers will sit back and follow a caravan on a serene and captivating journey on the frenetic day Americans have come to know as Black Friday.

[03/23/15 - 07:08 AM]
Investigation Discovery Greenlights Season Two of "Momsters: When Moms Go Bad" with Host Roseanne Barr
The sophomore season is slated for fall 2015, revealing all-new darkly humorous stories and shocking crimes committed by mothers, who would, literally, kill for their children's happiness and success.

[03/23/15 - 07:02 AM]
Legendary Songwriter Diane Warren Creates New Single for Oprah Winfrey to Become OWN Network Anthem
The uplifting new single features a powerhouse performance by award-winning recording artists Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Nettles in their first duet together.

[03/23/15 - 07:02 AM]
"Maron" - Season Three Premieres May 14 at 10:00 pm ET/PT on IFC
"Marc is broadening his horizons this season with new awkward situations and more people to piss off," said Jennifer Caserta, IFC's president.

[03/23/15 - 07:00 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Heads to Our Nation's Capital to Originate Live from the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 6, 2015
During this special edition, hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan will sit down with First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama.

[03/23/15 - 06:33 AM]
WWE(R) and NBCUniversal Launch "For the Hero in All of Us" Brand Campaign
In conjunction, NBCUniversal and WWE will engage consumers through #MyHeroIs inviting fans to name their favorite WWE Superstars and share personal and inspirational stories of heroism.

[03/22/15 - 09:00 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Charts with NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
The Eye is the night's top network among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/22/15 - 08:52 AM]
"Fast Five" Makes NBC the Top Non-Sports Network Among the Big 4 for the Night in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, March 21.

[03/21/15 - 08:58 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Matches Its Top Friday 18-49 Rating Since November 21
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, March 20.

[03/21/15 - 08:49 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Paves the Way for ABC Victory
The Alphabet's mainstay leads the night among both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/21/15 - 08:33 AM]
ABC Wins Friday with "Shark Tank" and "Last Man Standing" as the Top Shows
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, March 20.

[03/20/15 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 20
Updates include: HBO's drama pilot "Codes of Conduct" set as limited series; Michael Chiklis, Cheryl Hines join NBC's "Cuckoo"; and Minnie Driver, Bill Smitrovich set for "Happy Life" at CBS.

[03/20/15 - 07:18 PM]
Winners Announced at the "2015 mtvU Woodie Awards"
The annual event at the forefront of breaking some of the biggest names in music aired live on MTV with host Jack Antonoff, from a wet and wild day in Austin, Texas during SXSW.

[03/20/15 - 11:13 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" 100th Episode Earns Season High with 1.8 Million Total Viewers
Bravo spins the numbers for Sunday, March 15.

[03/20/15 - 11:04 AM]
Lifetime's "Jump!" - Series Premiere Friday, April 10 at 10pm
The series chronicles the journey of one of the hottest jump rope teams in the country, Floyd-Little Double Dutch (FLDD), as they compete to defend their championship titles.

[03/20/15 - 10:08 AM]
Meredith Corporation and Katz Broadcasting Announce Multi-Network Distribution Agreement
With the Meredith distribution, Grit will be available in 78 percent of the country, Escape in 58 percent and LAFF in 50 percent.

[03/20/15 - 09:56 AM]
E! Reigns with L3 Ratings for "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and "The Royals"
E! further spins the numbers for Sunday, March 15.

[03/20/15 - 09:26 AM]
Snoop Dogg Announces New Original Drama Series to Be Developed by HBO
The dramatic series set in early 80's Los Angeles is about a family whose seemingly idyllic life is turned upside down by the collision of their community and American politics.

[03/20/15 - 09:01 AM]
"The Late Late Show with James Corden" Announces Its Initial List of Guests From Film, Television, Music and Sports
Academy Award winner Tom Hanks and actress Mila Kunis will appear on the first episode.

[03/20/15 - 08:55 AM]
HBO Entertainment Documentary "Sinatra: All or Nothing at All," Commemorating the Iconic Singer's 100th Birthday, Debuts April 5 and 6 on HBO
Directed by Alex Gibney, the two-night, four-hour presentation marks the 100th year since the iconic entertainer's birth.

[03/20/15 - 08:53 AM]
"The Blacklist" Grows Week to Week, Hits Five-Week High in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 19.

[03/20/15 - 08:46 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Opens on Top for CBS
The Eye leads the night among adults 18-49 in a tight race with ABC and FOX.

[03/20/15 - 08:45 AM]
Live + 3: ABC's "Secrets and Lies" Posts Larger Playback Growth Once Again and Matches Its Best Adults 18-49 Rating Yet
ABC further spins the numbers for Sunday, March 15.

[03/20/15 - 08:21 AM]
"Building Belushi" Newest Series to Expand DIY Network's Celebrity Renovation Portfolio
The network has started production on the six-episode series that will follow Jim and his team of experts as they build a riverfront retreat cabin in Eagle Point, Oregon.

[03/20/15 - 08:19 AM]
ABC's "Scandal" and "Grey's" Rank as Thursday's Top 2 Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 19.

[03/20/15 - 08:18 AM]
2015 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Scores Highest Overnight Rating Ever for First Thursday of Tournament
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, March 19.

[03/20/15 - 08:14 AM]
Logo "Ru-news" Hit Series "Rupaul's Drag Race" for Eighth Season and Announcement of Nationwide Casting Call
This success comes as Logo heads into its 10-year anniversary ranked as one of the fastest growing cable networks.

[03/20/15 - 07:59 AM]
NBC Slates "Chicago Med" Backdoor Pilot Episode of "Chicago Fire" for April 7
Oliver Platt, S. Epatha Merkeson, Laurie Holden, Nick Gehlfuss, Yaya DaCosta, Jesse Lee Soffer, Patrick Flueger, Warren Christie and Randy Flagler guest star.

[03/20/15 - 06:00 AM]
NBC Hosts Screenings of New Midseason Drama "American Odyssey" in 10 Cities on March 25
In conjunction with the screenings, NBC will honor 10 female veterans and active servicewomen at each regional screening.

[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.







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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.