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[04/24/15 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 24
Updates include: Brooklyn Sudano joins Hulu's "11/22/63"; Disney Channel adds trio to "Jessie" spin-off; and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel to run NBC's "The Carmichael Show."

[04/24/15 - 07:43 PM]
E! Announces New Documentary Series Following Bruce Jenner's Life as a Transgender Woman
The eight-part, one-hour series will premiere Sunday, July 26 at 9:00pm on E! and will also air on the E! channels internationally.

[04/24/15 - 04:25 PM]
Oscar(R) Nominee and Multiple Tony(R) Winner Frank Langella to Return to FX's Peabody Award-Winning Drama "The Americans"
Langella will reprise his role as "Gabriel," Philip and Elizabeth's mysterious KGB handler.

[04/24/15 - 03:05 PM]
Whipclip Teams Up with Pop to Offer Fans Easy Access to Create and Share Video Clips from Network's Original Programming Line-Up
Using Whipclip, viewers can create customized clips of their favorite moments and share them instantly on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and via email and SMS.

[04/24/15 - 12:48 PM]
Discovery Channel Renews Hit-Series "Deadliest Catch" for Twelfth Season
From Original Productions, the 13-time Emmy Award-winning series follows the real-life adventures of Alaskan fisherman with one of the most dangerous jobs in the world - crab fishing on the unpredictable Bering Sea.

[04/24/15 - 12:43 PM]
FOX Sports 1 Presents First Ever "U.S. Open Media Day Special"
Originating from the United States Golf Association's Media Day at Chambers Bay, the program, recorded earlier in the day, airs in primetime Monday, April 27, (9:30 PM ET) on FOX Sports 1.

[04/24/15 - 12:32 PM]
Discovery Channel Grabs #1 in Both Persons 25-54 and Persons 18-49 on Cable for the Week
Discovery spins the numbers for the week of April 13-19.

[04/24/15 - 11:17 AM]
"Garbage Time with Katie Nolan" Attracts Largest Audience Ever with Total Viewership Over 1.6 Million
FOX Sports further spins the numbers for Sunday, April 19.

[04/24/15 - 10:35 AM]
Meet the New Class of Students on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"
Following a nationwide search, these six kids were chosen to help the grown-ups graduate toward the top prize of $1 million.

[04/24/15 - 10:31 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "Once Upon a Time" Emerges at Sunday's Top Broadcast Series
ABC further spins the numbers for Sunday, April 19.

[04/24/15 - 10:26 AM]
Evan Peters the Latest "American Horror Story" Veteran to Join "Hotel"
Lady Gaga, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Matt Bomer, Cheyenne Jackson, Wes Bentley and Chloƫ Sevigny also star in the latest installment, due in October.

[04/24/15 - 10:11 AM]
"Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop," Featuring Exclusive Access to Former NYPD Officer Gilberto Valle, Explores Issues of Crime in the Internet Age When It Debuts May 11 on HBO
Dubbed "The Cannibal Cop," former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was convicted of conspiring to kidnap and eat women in March 2013.

[04/24/15 - 10:08 AM]
Video: "Nightingale" - Tease (HBO Films)
The David Oyelowo-led project premieres Friday, May 29 at 9:00/8:00c on the pay channel.

[04/24/15 - 10:07 AM]
FYI(TM) Greenlights New Original Series "The Seven Year Switch"
In the series, four couples at a crossroads in their relationship will get the chance to live with a stranger for two weeks, in an experimental marriage, to help determine what traits and characteristics in a mate could make their marriage stronger.

[04/24/15 - 09:22 AM]
"Steve Harvey" Celebrates 500th Episode, Monday, April 27
Members of the studio audience will get the opportunity of a lifetime, as each day April 27 - May 1, one lucky person will be chosen to step into the "Steve Harvey Money Booth" and will be given 20 seconds to collect as much cash as they can.

[04/24/15 - 09:08 AM]
Hulu Original "Moone Boy" to Return for A Sidesplitting Third Season
The Chris O'Dowd-led series returns to Hulu for a third and final season with six all-new episodes on Wednesday, May 13.

[04/24/15 - 08:53 AM]
"AirAsia 8501: Anatomy of a Crash," Premieres on Science Channel Tuesday, April 28th at 10PM ET/PT
This fateful event culminated on December 28, 2014 when AirAsia flight 8501 and its 155 passengers and seven crew members were lost in a storm, 40 minutes into its journey from Indonesia to Singapore.

[04/24/15 - 08:48 AM]
"The Blacklist" Builds on Last Night's 18-49 Lead-In by 180% with Its First Original Telecast Since April 2
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, April 23.

[04/24/15 - 08:46 AM]
ABC Family Begins Production on New Drama Series "Recovery Road"
Jessica Sula stars in the project, the compelling story of a teenage girl's struggle with addiction.

[04/24/15 - 08:34 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, CBS Share in Top Demo Honors
The Alphabet gets a big boost from "Grey's Anatomy," which is up by a third from a week ago among adults 18-49.

[04/24/15 - 08:26 AM]
ABC Is No. 1 on the Opening Night of the May Sweep for the First Time in 6 Years
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, April 23.

[04/24/15 - 08:19 AM]
You've Been Warned: "Monster Week" Returns to Animal Planet with a Monstrous Nine-Night Lineup Starting May 17
Highlights include the two-hour scripted feature "The Cannibal in the Jungle" on Sunday, May 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/24/15 - 05:01 AM]
BET Networks Launches Brand App BET NOW for Apple Watch
The BET app on Apple Watch is a companion to the BET NOW Shows App for iPhone.

[04/23/15 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 23
Updates include: "Grey's Anatomy" says goodbye to one of its original cast members; TNT passes on its supernatural drama pilot "Breed"; and Eriq La Salle to drop by "Under the Dome" at CBS.

[04/23/15 - 02:38 PM]
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" Schedule Changes
Both series will now wrap their seasons on Thursday, May 14.

[04/23/15 - 02:00 PM]
Season Six of "MasterChef" Premieres Wednesday, May 20, On FOX
This season will feature 40 contestants from all walks of life representing 16 states - including an engineer, chiropractor, elementary music teacher, petroleum landman, fashion stylist and a drummer - all with the hopes of turning their culinary dreams into reality.

[04/23/15 - 01:01 PM]
"SNL" Closes Out 40th Anniversary Season with Three Star Studded Shows
Look for Scarlett Johansson/Wiz Khalifa on May 2; Reese Witherspoon/Florence + the Machine on May 9; and Louis C.K./Rihanna on May 16.

[04/23/15 - 12:50 PM]
BET Networks Delivers More African Americans Each Week Than Any Other Cable Network
Upcoming originals include "Zoe Moon," a romantic sitcom starring Brandy Norwood.

[04/23/15 - 12:33 PM]
The 23rd Annual Live Television Premiere of The ESPYS Moves to ABC on Wednesday, July 15
The award show gathers top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments and saluting the leading performers and performances.

[04/23/15 - 12:31 PM]
The A+E Networks'(R) History Here(R) App Now Available on Apple Watch
The app also includes a new feature that provides notifications to all users to let them know when they're near a POI (point of interest).

[04/23/15 - 12:00 PM]
First-Ever Global Preview Event of "Wayward Pines" Begins Tonight at Midnight
Debuting simultaneously in more than 126 countries on Thursday, May 14, it will be the world's largest day-and-date launch for a scripted series ever.

[04/23/15 - 11:55 AM]
Syfy Reveals 2015 Summer Programming Schedule
Highlights include a three-hour scripted block on Friday nights comprised of "Defiance" and newcomers "Killjoys" and "Dark Matter."

[04/23/15 - 11:32 AM]
"MetroPCS Friday Night Knockout on truTV" to Debut Friday, May 1, at 10 p.m. ET
The new boxing series, in association with Turner Sports and HBO Sports, will launch on the eve of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao pay-per-view fight with a card featuring two title bouts inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

[04/23/15 - 11:30 AM]
Franz Drameh Cast as Jay Jackson in the Untitled DC Project
He's set as a former high school athlete, whose pro-career was derailed by injury; now making ends meets as an auto mechanic, Jay will come to have a surprising affiliation to the S.T.A.R. Labs crew.

[04/23/15 - 11:08 AM]
Video: "Shark Week" Returns Sunday, July 5 on Discovery
Television's most anticipated week of shark filled television, kicks off this year on July 5 (through the 12th), earlier than ever before.

[04/23/15 - 11:02 AM]
VH1 Names Legendary New York Music Producer DJ Premier to Score and Serve as Executive Music Producer for New Original Hip-Hop Movie "The Breaks"
VH1 plans to start principal photography in June with a premiere date set for late Fall 2015.

[04/23/15 - 11:01 AM]
Starz Brings "Ash vs Evil Dead" to Life - Production Begins on First TV Adapation of Cult Franchise from Original Filmmakers Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell
"Ash vs Evil Dead" is the long-awaited follow-up to the classic horror film franchise The Evil Dead and is set to premiere on Starz in fall 2015.

[04/23/15 - 11:01 AM]
Encores of "The Tonight Show" Outperform ABC, CBS Timeslot Competition in 18-49 and Other Key Demos for Week of April 13-17
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of April 13-17.

[04/23/15 - 10:41 AM]
Break Out the Tequila and Relive the Action - "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" Season One Cinco de Mayo Marathon on El Rey Network
Season two of "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series", is currently in production in Austin, TX and set to return late summer, 2015.

[04/23/15 - 10:07 AM]
Video: Spike Reveals First Look at "Tut"
The six-hour, three-night limited series event stars Ben Kingsley and Avan Jogia and is set to premiere on Spike this summer Sunday, July 19 - Tuesday, July 21 from 9-11 PM, ET/PT.

[04/23/15 - 10:06 AM]
Hulu and Turner Broadcasting Announce Extensive Multi-Year Agreement
All episodes from past seasons of TNT's "The Last Ship" and "Murder in the First" will be available to stream exclusively for Hulu subscribers.

[04/23/15 - 10:01 AM]
Blake Shelton, Matt McAndrew, Jason Derulo and Rozzi Crane Set to Perform on April 27-28 Telecasts of "The Voice"
For the Tuesday telecast, both platinum-selling recording artist Jason Derulo and burgeoning singer-songwriter Rozzi Crane will perform.

[04/23/15 - 09:49 AM]
ABC Grows by Double Digits to Its Best Performance in Late-Night in 5 Weeks
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of April 13-17.

[04/23/15 - 09:25 AM]
Nickelodeon's First Digital Series "Welcome to the Wayne" Greenlit for Television
Along with the pick-up, Nickelodeon will create a companion app, "The Wayne," allowing users to gain a deeper, hands-on experience into the series.

[04/23/15 - 09:03 AM]
"Empire" Stars Jussie Smollett and Bryshere "Yazz" Gray to Perform with Grammy Award Winning Artist Estelle at the "2015 Billboard Music Awards"
These stars join previously announced musical performers Iggy Azalea, Fall Out Boy featuring Wiz Khalifa, Kelly Clarkson, Hozier, Nick Jonas, John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Britney Spears, and Meghan Trainor.

[04/23/15 - 09:00 AM]
"David Letterman: A Life on Television," A CBS Primetime Special Celebrating the Talk Show Host's Legendary Career, To Be Broadcast Monday, May 4
As previously announced, Letterman will retire as host of CBS's "Late Show" on Wednesday, May 20.

[04/23/15 - 08:45 AM]
"The Mysteries of Laura" Grows 11% in 18-49 vs. Its Prior Original Three Weeks Ago
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 22.

[04/23/15 - 08:39 AM]
ABC Finishes No. 1 on Wednesday Night Among Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 22.

[04/23/15 - 08:25 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, CBS Share Adults 18-49 Crown
The Alphabet's "Modern Family" is the top draw among said demo last night.

[04/23/15 - 08:21 AM]
Showtime Networks and IFC Films Announce Five-Year Extension of Theatrical Output Deal
The deal includes the acclaimed Sundance Film Festival titles D Train and Sleeping With Other People, and the Golden Globe(R)-winning and Oscar(R)-nominated Best Picture Boyhood, which will make its television debut on Saturday, April 25.







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[05/14/26 - 11:10 AM]
TLC Introduces "Little Singles" A New Relationship Series About Love, Friendship, and Life Without Limits
The new relationship series follows a vibrant, tight-knit group of little people for a rare opportunity to date, connect, and build community.

[05/14/26 - 10:34 AM]
FOX Sports Films Announces New Documentary Special "The 500: Immortality at Indy" Premiering May 16 on FOX
Hosted by James Hinchcliffe, the special reveals the defining moments at the Indianapolis 500 that turn drivers into legends.

[05/14/26 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Bad Thoughts" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Tom Segura unleashes hilarious chaos with a fresh set of twisted tales from the darkest recesses of his imagination.

[05/14/26 - 10:07 AM]
"Rooster" Capped Off a Standout First Season, Becoming HBO's Most-Watched Comedy Debut in Over 15 Years
The series is averaging 6.5 million U.S. viewers per episode, with the finale reaching 2.2 million viewers in its first three days.

[05/14/26 - 10:01 AM]
Home Run! ESPN Scores Most-Consumed College Softball Regular Season on Record
The 2026 campaign featured four of ESPN's eight most-watched regular season games of all-time and delivered a record-high 10 games with more than 500,000 viewers.

[05/14/26 - 10:01 AM]
Kelsey Plum Joins WNBA on Prime as Player Contributor
Throughout the season, Plum will join the WNBA on Prime studio team to help highlight key storylines around the league, provide on-court insight and authentic analysis.

[05/14/26 - 10:00 AM]
BET and Paramount+ to Premiere "Tyler Perry's The Oval" Season 7 on May 20
The 22-episode season will air weekly, concluding on Wednesday, September 30.

[05/14/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Outlast: The Jungle" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this ultimate survival game, the contestants must outlast not only the jungle and its elements but also the psychological and social challenges posed by their fellow competitors.

[05/14/26 - 09:11 AM]
Date Announcement: Hulu's "Never Change!"
In 2008 the graduating class of North Meadows High School had their senior year cut short due to a disastrous tornado. Now in their mid 30's they're being forced to return home and finish high school once and for all.

[05/14/26 - 09:08 AM]
New Season of "Maine Cabin Masters" Premieres May 25 on Magnolia Network
There's no shortage of work for Maine-based builder Chase Morrill, whose specialty is renovating rustic cabins and camps all over the Pine Tree State.

[05/14/26 - 09:01 AM]
Jodie Comer Stars in "The Chain," The New Damon Lindelof Limited Series Based Off the Book by Adrian McKinty
Meet Rachel.

[05/14/26 - 09:00 AM]
Wonder Project to Premiere New Original Series "I Gotta Ask," Hosted by Bestselling Author and Podcast Host Annie F. Downs, on May 28
The first two episodes premiere on May 28, followed by two episodes each on June 4 and June 11.

[05/14/26 - 08:45 AM]
Video: "Jesser's Ultimate Kickoff" - Official Trailer - Tubi Presents
Jesser and friends take on epic, high-energy soccer challenges like goal-scoring contests and mystery pool jumps for the entire family to enjoy!

[05/14/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Netflix's "Mating Season" Announces Guest Stars and an All New Clip
The world of horny, lovable forest critters gets even wilder adding comedic geniuses as guest stars to the voice cast.

[05/14/26 - 08:00 AM]
BET Enters Microdrama Space with aTwist Partnership Deal to Develop and Distribute Microseries Across Linear and Vertical Platforms
BET will have a limited first-run window of the long-form episodes before moving to aTwist's vertical platform where they will be formatted as microseries.