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[04/08/15 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 8
Updates include: AMC passes on "White City," sets new development slate; Diego Luna to play "Casanova" for Amazon; and Sarah Jeffery cast in NBC's "Shades of Blue."

[04/08/15 - 10:01 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for April 8
Next week, Wednesday, April 15, the finalists will perform on an "American Classics"-themed show, which features songs selected by the viewers at home!

[04/08/15 - 09:00 PM]
"The Voice" Narrows Field to Top 12 Artists as Competition Heats Up
Each of the celebrity musician coaches - Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Pharrell Williams - will have three artists on their respective teams.

[04/08/15 - 02:05 PM]
Paul Feig, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, Linda Cardellini and Judd Apatow Join "Freaks and Geeks" Cast as Honorees for the 2015 "TV Land Awards"
"Freaks and Geeks," which will receive the 15th Anniversary Award, is a cult comedy series that aired on NBC for only one season from 1999-2000, yet continues to find new fans every year.

[04/08/15 - 01:38 PM]
Additional Presenters & Performers Announced for 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 18
Miley Cyrus, Zac Brown, Tom Morello, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., Beck, Karen O. and John Legend are among the latest additions.

[04/08/15 - 01:15 PM]
NBC Sports Group Announces Game and Studio Commentators for 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Coverage
NBC Sports Group's comprehensive Stanley Cup Playoff coverage begins one week from today - Wednesday, April 15 - and will continue through the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final in June.

[04/08/15 - 12:52 PM]
Kathy Bates Joins "American Horror Story: Hotel"
She'll join the previously cast Lady Gaga, Matt Bomer, Cheyenne Jackson, Wes Bentley and Chloƫ Sevigny.

[04/08/15 - 12:35 PM]
ABC Announces Its 2015 Summer Schedule
New additions to the lineup include "The Whispers," "500 Questions," "Celebrity Family Feud" and "BattleBots."

[04/08/15 - 12:03 PM]
Fan Voting for ACM Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year Awards for the "50th Academy of Country Music Awards" Now Open at www.VoteACM.com
Fan voting for Entertainer of the Year will close during the third hour of the live broadcast.

[04/08/15 - 11:25 AM]
Season 3 of "Inside Amy Schumer" Premieres on Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
The 10 new episodes will continue to explore topics revolving around sex, relationships, and whether or not it's the year of the ass.

[04/08/15 - 11:00 AM]
FX Sets Summer 2015 Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
Highlights include the premiere of "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll" and the return of "Married" on Thursday, July 16.

[04/08/15 - 10:36 AM]
Ovation to Present the World Television Premiere of "Isabella Rossellini's Green Porno Live!" Sunday, May 17 at 8PM ET
The special will take you around the world with the superstar as she prepares for and performs her one-woman show about the mating and sexual habits in the wild kingdom.

[04/08/15 - 10:32 AM]
Season to Date: ABC Series Lead with Upscale Adults 18-49 - #1 Non-Sports - Only Broadcaster Up
ABC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[04/08/15 - 10:20 AM]
FOX Renews "The Last Man on Earth" for a Second Season
"It's one of those rare shows that continues to add depth and dimension to its unique premise, week after week," said David Madden.

[04/08/15 - 10:05 AM]
Spike TV's Hit Original Series "Auction Hunters" Ends Its Profitable Run After Five Seasons
The final season kicks-off with back-to-back premiere episodes this Saturday, April 11 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/08/15 - 10:01 AM]
Chachi Senior Named Senior Vice President, Original Series, Spike TV
In his new position, Senior will lead Spike TV's non-scripted development team and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day department activities that will further broaden and expand Spike's growing audience.

[04/08/15 - 10:01 AM]
Mickey Mouse and His Pals to Star in "Mickey and the Roadster Racers," an Action-Packed Animated Series for Preschoolers
Slated to debut in 2017, the series takes the Sensational Six and their uniquely personalized vehicles on humorous high-spirited races around the globe plus hometown capers in Hot Dog Hills.

[04/08/15 - 10:00 AM]
Cinemax Announces Start of Production for Fourth Season of Hit Action Series "Banshee"
New to the cast are Eliza Dushku as Veronica Dawson, a tough, sexy and shockingly reckless FBI profiler with no shortage of personal demons; and Ana Ayora as Nina Cruz, a Banshee deputy working as an inside plant for Proctor.

[04/08/15 - 08:49 AM]
"Voice" Is Tuesday's #1 Telecast on the Big 4 in 18-49 and #1 or Tied for #1 in Every Other Key Demo
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 7.

[04/08/15 - 08:39 AM]
ESPN's 2015 MLB Season-Opening Viewership Up 48 Percent
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, April 6.

[04/08/15 - 08:33 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with Expanded "The Voice"
The Peacock's mainstay is the night's most-watched program among adults 18-49.

[04/08/15 - 08:32 AM]
Spike's "Lip Sync Battle" Delivers 3.2 Million Viewers With DVR Playback
Spike TV further spins the numbers for Thursday, April 2.

[04/08/15 - 08:31 AM]
ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat" Beats "Hell's Kitchen" at 8pm for Its 5th Straight Original and Finishes as Tuesday's No. 1 Comedy
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 7.

[04/08/15 - 07:11 AM]
MLB Opening Day Boosts Ratings for FOX Sports RSNs
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Monday, April 6.

[04/08/15 - 06:01 AM]
Destination America's "Impact Wrestling" Earns Knockout Ratings For 1Q2015!
Destination America spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2015.

[04/07/15 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 7
Updates include: Brian Grazer says "Arrested Development" to return for 17 more episodes; Andrea Anders cast in "The Half of It" at CBS; and Chris Cooper among the ensemble bound for Hulu's "11/22/63."

[04/07/15 - 04:10 PM]
TV Land Moves "The Soul Man" to New Time of 11:00/10:00c
The series however will remain on Wednesday nights for the cable channel.

[04/07/15 - 03:47 PM]
New on Hulu This Week: "Jo" - Season One
The Jean Reno-led drama makes its U.S. premiere on the digital distributor.

[04/07/15 - 02:12 PM]
Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe(R) Winning Actress Nicole Kidman Stars in "Grace of Monaco" Premiering May 25 on Lifetime(R)
Tim Roth, Frank Langella, Parker Posey and Paz Vega also star in the film.

[04/07/15 - 01:04 PM]
Sisters and Entrepreneurs Offer Style, Comfort and Confidence to Women in New TLC Series "Curvy Brides"
The 12-part series launches Friday, May 1 at 9:30/8:30c on the cable channel.

[04/07/15 - 12:15 PM]
The Broadcast Television Journalists Association Announces Fifth Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards
The ceremony will be broadcast live on A&E from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, May 31 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/07/15 - 12:14 PM]
Turner Broadcasting's TNT and TBS Rank as Basic Cable's Top 2 Most-Watched Networks in Primetime
Turner further spins the numbers for the week of March 16-22.

[04/07/15 - 12:07 PM]
National Geographic Channel Goes Back Into the Muck for a Second Season of "Filthy Riches"
The show's sophomore run kicks off on Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/07/15 - 11:57 AM]
2015 NCAA Tournament Scores as Most-Watched in 22 Years
CBS spins the numbers for its NCAA coverage to date this season.

[04/07/15 - 10:31 AM]
"Family Guy" Celebrates Its 250th Episode with Guest Voice Liam Neeson Sunday, May 3, on FOX
Plus: look for the network premiere of "Taken" on Friday, May 1 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/07/15 - 10:17 AM]
Truffle Foragers Battle Mother Nature and Each Other to Find Buried Treasure in New Discovery Channel Series "Unearthed"
Produced by Zodiak NYC, the series premieres on Wednesday, April 29 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/07/15 - 09:50 AM]
"Tales of the Grim Sleeper," Exploring the Chilling Case of a Serial Killer Who Murdered Poor Black Women for More Than 25 Years, Debuts April 27 on HBO
The film was an official selection of the 2014 Telluride, Toronto and New York film festivals.

[04/07/15 - 09:33 AM]
History(R) Kicks Off "Civil War Week" Across Digital Platforms
In addition, on Tuesday, April 7th and 14th, History Channel will premiere "Blood and Glory: The Civil War In Color," a four-part documentary series as never seen before.

[04/07/15 - 09:25 AM]
CBS Brings "CBS All Access" Subscription Service to Roku Devices
For $5.99 a month, CBS All Access will offer Roku player and Roku TV users thousands of episodes from the current season, previous seasons and classic shows on demand, as well as the ability to stream local CBS television stations live in 14 of the largest U.S. markets.

[04/07/15 - 09:12 AM]
VH1 Gets Personal with the Premiere of "Swab Stories" Wednesday, April 29th at 9:00 PM ET/PT
The series follows Jared Rosenthal and his assistant, medical technician Ana Lopez, who owns and operates the "Who's Your Daddy" DNA testing truck.

[04/07/15 - 09:05 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Is Monday's No. 1 Syndicated Talk Show
Disney/ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for Monday, April 6.

[04/07/15 - 09:01 AM]
NBC Sports Ventures Announces 2015 Reebok Spartan Race Television and Digital Media Schedule
Coverage will begin Tuesday, July 21 at 11 p.m. ET on NBCSN with the Montana Beast from Bigfork, MT.

[04/07/15 - 08:46 AM]
"The Night Shift" Grows 17% Week to Week in 18-49 Despite NCAA Competition, Currently at a Five-Week High in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, April 6.

[04/07/15 - 08:45 AM]
USA Network Unveils Its Development Slate for 2015/2016
Charlize Theron, Rob Reiner, Barry Sonnenfeld, Eric Kripke, Aaron Korsh and Catherine Hardwicke are among the featured auspices.

[04/07/15 - 08:44 AM]
USA Network Doubles Down on the Chrisleys with Two Pilots
Season three of the network's flagship reality series premieres Tuesday, June 2 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/07/15 - 08:43 AM]
"WWE Smackdown" Moves to USA Network in 1Q2016, Joining "Monday Night Raw" and Reality Series "WWE Tough Enough"
Earlier this year, USA announced the renewal of "WWE Tough Enough," premiering Tuesday, June 23 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/07/15 - 08:42 AM]
USA Unveils 2015 Summer Slate, Featuring Eight New and Returning Series
Highlights include the new series "Mr. Robot" (Wednesday, June 24) and "Complications" (Thursday, June 18).

[04/07/15 - 08:33 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA Championship Pushes CBS to Top Spot
The Eye's coverage posts big gains from last year's tournament finale.

[04/07/15 - 08:24 AM]
HBO NOWSM Available to Apple and Optimum Online Customers Today
HBO NOW is available directly through Apple or Optimum Online for a monthly subscription of $14.99.

[04/07/15 - 08:23 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Stands as Monday's Most-Watched TV Series
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, April 6.







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[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.

[03/04/26 - 09:35 AM]
A+E Global Media Expands Home.Made.Nation Lifestyle Programming Block with More Than 150 New Hours of Original Content to Premiere on A&E and FYI Starting This Spring
FYI is whipping up new episodes with culinary icons for new seasons of "Rachael Ray's Meals in Minutes" in collaboration with chef, author and philanthropist Rachael Ray, "Instant Italian" with chef Anna Gass and "The Chef's Garden" led by Farmer Lee Jones.

[03/04/26 - 09:34 AM]
A&E and WWE Announce New Seasons of Competitive Series "WWE LFG," "Biography: WWE Legends" and "WWE's Greatest Moments" Kicking Off Sunday, April 26 Starting at 8PM ET/PT
A new season of "WWE LFG" debuts with an all-new format, spotlighting rising talent as they compete for the chance to become the next WWE Superstar.