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[06/02/15 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 2
Updates include: ABC postpones "Of Kings and Prophets" until midseason; Sony Pictures Television, Yahoo! in discussions for more "Community"; and Adam Rodriguez to recur on FOX's "Empire."

[06/02/15 - 03:08 PM]
CBS to Encore "The Briefcase" Premiere This Friday at 8/7c
Said rebroadcast will replace the previously announced repeat of "Undercover Boss."

[06/02/15 - 02:30 PM]
TV Land Inks Deal with Emmy(R)-Winning Producers John Wells and John Riggi for Warner Horizon Television Comedy Inspired by "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Star Kyle Richards' Real Life
The untitled project centers on Bonnie Nolan, 40 years old with a beautiful home and three beautiful daughters to go with it.

[06/02/15 - 01:01 PM]
E! Scores Ratings Highs in May with Hit Franchises and Continued Momentum with Second Consecutive Month of Year on Year Growth
E! spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/02/15 - 12:54 PM]
Military Veteran's Business Returns Old, Battered Cars to Former Glory in Velocity's Original Series "Fantomworks"
The series returns for a third season with all new episodes beginning Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/02/15 - 12:05 PM]
Disney Channel Sweeps Total Day During May 2015 in Total Viewers and Key Kids; 24-Hour Disney Junior channel Delivers Record May Highs
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/02/15 - 11:53 AM]
"VH1 Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn" Returns for Its Sixth Season
The sixth season of "VH1 Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn" returns in Fall 2015.

[06/02/15 - 11:33 AM]
Season 20 Mirrorball Champion Rumer Willis to Join Pros on Dancing with the Stars: Live! "Perfect Ten Tour"
The fans that helped lead Willis to her Mirrorball victory will have an opportunity to see her perform live this summer with the "DWTS" professional dancers.

[06/02/15 - 11:20 AM]
DIY Network Delivers Best Week Ever and Most-Watched May in Its History
DIY Network spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/02/15 - 11:12 AM]
Esquire Network Airs One-Hour Television Premiere of "My Deal With The Devil" on Saturday June 13 at 10/9c
The special documents the real-life story of Justin Paperny, a privileged and ambitious securities broker with a promising and highly compensated career as he decides to bend the rules, break the law and face his ultimate demise.

[06/02/15 - 11:08 AM]
Award-Winning Journalist Bob Ley Signs Long-Term Extension with ESPN
The agreement comes as the award-winning "Outside the Lines," which Ley has hosted since its inception in May 1990, celebrates its 25th anniversary.

[06/02/15 - 11:08 AM]
The 95th Anniversary of Miss America to Air on Sunday, September 13 on ABC
The evening will be filled with glitz and glam when 52 women representing their home states and territories compete to bring home the crown.

[06/02/15 - 10:56 AM]
HGTV Delivers 12 Consecutive Months of Ratings Growth and Its Best May Ever
HGTV spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/02/15 - 10:08 AM]
CMT's First-Ever Late Night Show, "The Josh Wolf Show" Produced by Chelsea Handler Premieres Thursday, June 11 at 11:00 PM, ET/PT
The series airs four nights a week (Thursday through Sunday) beginning Thursday, June 11 at 11:00 - 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.

[06/02/15 - 10:05 AM]
WE tv Greenlights Two Unscripted Series Set in the World of Legal Drama, Further Expanding the Network's Robust Slate and the Popular Reality Genre
Production on "Ladies of Law" (working title) and "Sisters in Law" will begin this summer.

[06/02/15 - 10:01 AM]
Spike Partners with Acclaimed Film Screenwriter Kurt Wimmer to Develop New Scripted Series
The scripted series, "When The Levee Breaks," reflects a number of hot-button issues that are culturally relevant today including race and law enforcement.

[06/02/15 - 09:09 AM]
FYI(TM) Greenlights New Original Series "He Shed, She Shed(TM)"
Each episode of "He Shed, She Shed" will follow two homeowners, friends or neighbors in the ultimate male vs. female backyard shed showdown - as they build and design a unique he-shed and she-shed.

[06/02/15 - 09:08 AM]
Adult Swim Prescribes Another Season of "Childrens Hospital"
"I'm happy," said Corddry. "After our season six cliff hanger, people will be dying for us to turn our backs on the notion of series continuity even more."

[06/02/15 - 08:59 AM]
"Requiem for the Dead: American Spring 2014," A Thought-Provoking Look at the Lives and Untimely Deaths of People Killed by Gun Violence in America, Debuts June 22, Exclusively on HBO
The film details victims' lives in the moments leading up to the shootings and shows how each death reverberates in the lives of others.

[06/02/15 - 08:42 AM]
Award-Winning Film Director, Producer, Writer and Actor Eli Roth to Host "Shark Week's" Hit Late-Night Talk Show "Shark After Dark"
The new season airs Sunday, July 5 to Thursday, July 9 (11:00-11:30 PM ET/PT) on Discovery.

[06/02/15 - 08:38 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops NBC in Tight Demo Race of Originals
The Alphabet's "The Whispers" opens up 25% from the season premiere of "Mistresses" a year ago.

[06/02/15 - 08:37 AM]
ABC Wins Monday in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, June 1.

[06/02/15 - 08:11 AM]
Tom Fontana and Barry Levinson Named Executive Producers of New Discovery Channel Series "Killing Fields"
The series will reveal the deep history attached to isolated and idyllic areas in America that are killing fields - locations where crimes have occurred and have gone undetected due to their geography and outside elements that have erased the scene of the crime.

[06/02/15 - 08:11 AM]
CMT Adds Eric Church, Jake Owen, Sam Hunt and Zac Brown Band to Its Growing Roster of Performers for 2015 "CMT Music Awards" Live from Nashville on Wednesday, June 10th at 8:00PM ET/PT
Previously announced performers include Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum and Luke Bryan.

[06/02/15 - 08:10 AM]
Comedy Central Orders "Not Safe with Nikki Glaser" to Series and a One-Hour Stand-Up Special
"I'm deeply touched that Comedy Central has decided to fulfill my Make-A-Wish dream of hosting a comedy show about sex. My parents are very proud (of my sister, who is a teacher)," said Glaser.

[06/02/15 - 07:54 AM]
Ovation TV Green-Lights New Original Series for the Fall: "Art Breakers"
The series features two of the top art advisors in the country, Miller Gaffney and Carol Lee Brosseau, on their quest to find the hottest artists, commission show-stopping works, and save their clients from spending their millions on junk.

[06/02/15 - 06:01 AM]
Dwyane Wade to Join ABC "NBA Countdown" Team during The Finals
Wade, who has played in the previous four NBA Finals on ABC, will contribute insights and analysis during pre-game and halftime shows for Games 2 and 3, and again for Games 6 and 7, if necessary.

[06/01/15 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 1
Updates include: Steve Franks to run "Rush Hour" at CBS; Sendhil Ramamurthy set for return on NBC's "Heroes Reborn"; and Eric Close downgraded from series regular on ABC's "Nashville."

[06/01/15 - 03:25 PM]
"Homeland" Recruits New Assets for Season Five
They'll join returning series stars Claire Danes, Rupert Friend, F. Murray Abraham and Mandy Patinkin.

[06/01/15 - 03:04 PM]
Luke Mitchell Joins "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." as Series Regular
First introduced last season as a member of the Inhuman tribe led by Agent Skye's mother, Jiaying, Lincoln possesses the ability to generate and wield electricity.

[06/01/15 - 02:35 PM]
After Record Ratings Growth, Logo Announces Greenlight of New Series "Food to Get You Laid" with Sexy Celebrity Chef Ronnie Woo and 'Ru-vealing' Season of "RuPaul's Drag Race"
Also on tap is a new season of "Secret Guide to Fabulous" beginning Sunday, July 26.

[06/01/15 - 02:21 PM]
ESPN Extends Support of Special Olympics' Global Initiative to Promote Social Inclusion and Acceptance through Sports
To date, ESPN has invested nearly $5 million in financial and in-kind support.

[06/01/15 - 02:09 PM]
Animal Planet's "Monster Week" Scared Up Monster Ratings, Bolstered by "The Cannibal in the Jungle" and "River Monsters"
Animal Planet further spins the numbers for May 17-25.

[06/01/15 - 01:52 PM]
History's(R) Epic Event Series "Texas Rising" Debuts with a Texas-Sized Audience in Live+3
History further spins the numbers for Monday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 26.

[06/01/15 - 01:40 PM]
FOX Sports 2015 College Football Schedule Features Premier Big 12, Conference USA and Pac-12 Matchups
FOX Sports opens its 2015 college football schedule with the opening game in what is the second Jim Harbaugh Era at Michigan.

[06/01/15 - 01:37 PM]
Bravo Media's "Southern Charm" Season Finale Scores Highest-Rated Episode of the Series with 1.7 Million Total Viewers
Bravo further spins the numbers for Monday, May 25.

[06/01/15 - 01:30 PM]
TLC Premieres "I Am Jazz," About Transgender Teen Jazz Jennings and Her Family, On July 15
Beginning her transition at the age of five, Jazz is now a 14-year-old girl, preparing to enter high school.

[06/01/15 - 01:30 PM]
Marvel's Spider-Man and the Avengers Return with New Seasons on Disney XD
The rebranded "Marvel's Avengers: Ultron Revolution" and "Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6" will both premiere in 2016.

[06/01/15 - 12:21 PM]
Candace Cameron Bure and Paul Greene Start Production on "A Christmas to Remember" A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Holiday 2015
Sarah Strange, David Lewis and Marcus Rosner also star in this heartwarming holiday comedy.

[06/01/15 - 12:18 PM]
Caitlyn Jenner to be Honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at "The 2015 ESPYS" on ABC July 15
Presented annually to individuals whose contributions transcend sports, the Arthur Ashe Courage Award is the pinnacle of the sports celebration.

[06/01/15 - 12:01 PM]
Fatima Robinson, Harvey Mason Jr. and Stephen Oremus Bring Their Talents to NBC's "The Wiz Live!"
Fatima Robinson, who will choreograph "The Wiz Live!," is widely recognized as one of the most innovative choreographers working in film and TV today.

[06/01/15 - 12:01 PM]
Electus and Marta Kauffman to Adapt DRG'S Hit U.K. Format "Doc Martin"
In the series, successful surgeon Dr. Martin Ellingham abruptly leaves his London practice to become general practitioner in the sleepy fishing village of Portwenn.

[06/01/15 - 11:22 AM]
UP's Hit Reality Series "Bringing Up Bates" Returns with 14 All-New Episodes, Beginning on Thursday, June 4
The series takes a fresh look at a loving American family with 19 children and larger-than-life personalities.

[06/01/15 - 10:37 AM]
FOX Sports Showcases All 24 FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Teams in Unprecedented Series of Features
Every feature - including extended "director's cut" versions for many - is available on demand on www.FOXSports.com and distributed across FOX Sports Digital social media accounts.

[06/01/15 - 10:14 AM]
Investigation Discovery Stakes Out a Second Season of "Cry Wolfe" Featuring Private Investigator Brian Wolfe
The show's sophomore run kicks off Tuesday, June 16 at 10:00/9:00c with back-to-back episodes.

[06/01/15 - 10:04 AM]
VH1 Welcomes Five Lead Actors in Its Next Original Movie "The Breaks"
Legendary New York music producer DJ Premier will compose the score and serve as executive music producer for "The Breaks," which will begin production this week and premiere late Fall 2015.

[06/01/15 - 09:49 AM]
ABC Family's Spring Finale of Hit Comedy "Young & Hungry" Sets Series High in Adults 18-34 and Season High in Adults 18-49
ABC Family further spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 27.

[06/01/15 - 09:47 AM]
The Next Chapter Begins: Highly-Anticipated Season Two Premiere of "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" Set For Tuesday, August 25 at 9:00 PM ET on El Rey Network
With 10 all-new episodes, season two delves into a new and unexpected chapter for the characters after a night at the Titty Twister ripped apart everything they knew about themselves, each other and their souls.

[06/01/15 - 09:17 AM]
Bobby and Jamie Deen Hit the Road on a Culinary Adventure Through the South on Food Network's New Series "Southern Fried Road Trip"
The newcomer launches Monday, July 13 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[06/01/15 - 09:15 AM]
Curt Schilling Joins ESPN Team for Women's College World Series Championship Finals
He'll join ESPN veteran softball commentators Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Jessica Mendoza (analyst), Michele Smith (analyst), and Holly Rowe (reporter).







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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.