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[06/03/15 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 3
Updates include: Joel McHale to guest on FOX's "The X-Files" revival; Natalie Martinez, Jessica Szohr bound for DirecTV's "Kingdom"; and Sallie Patrick joins "Limitless" at CBS.

[06/03/15 - 04:01 PM]
ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" Returns at #1 Among Target Demos; "Stitchers" Launches as Cable TV's #2 Drama Debut This Season in Females 12-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 2.

[06/03/15 - 02:08 PM]
"48 Hours: Temptation in Texas" Was Tuesday's #1 Broadcast at 10:00 PM with Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 2.

[06/03/15 - 01:24 PM]
TV One Posts Strongest May in Network History
TV One spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/03/15 - 01:02 PM]
John Noble to Star as Sherlock Holmes' Father When He Joins "Elementary" as a Series Regular This Fall
"We could not be more delighted to have John Noble taking on such an important role," said Robert Doherty.

[06/03/15 - 12:26 PM]
Video: Spike TV Releases New Look at Epic Summer Series "Tut"
This three-night, six hour limited event series premieres Sunday, July 19 at 9 PM, ET/PT and airs thru Tuesday, July 21.

[06/03/15 - 12:13 PM]
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Nick Watt Uncovers All That Is Strange, Wild and Wondrous Across Our Planet in Travel Channel's Thought-Provoking New Series "Watt's World"
The series premieres on Tuesday, June 30, with back-to-back episodes at 10:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. ET/PT and is comprised of 13 half-hour episodes.

[06/03/15 - 11:52 AM]
CBS Announces the Launch of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Website, iOS App and Social Media Accounts
"Say what you will about the Internet, I think it's here to stay!" said Stephen Colbert.

[06/03/15 - 11:24 AM]
Netflix to Premiere Tig Notaro's Intimate and Revealing Documentary Film "Tig" on July 17
"Good evening. Hello. I have cancer." Comedian Tig Notaro used those words to open her stand-up set at Largo in Los Angeles in August 2012.

[06/03/15 - 11:03 AM]
LMN to Premiere the New Original Series "Monster in My Family" Wednesday, July 1 at 9PM ET
The series delves into the world of infamous serial killers through a unique perspective rarely ever heard, as the family members of the killers come out of the shadows to reach out to the families of the victims.

[06/03/15 - 10:31 AM]
Premiere of WE tv's "Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars" Sets Franchise Ratings Record for Total Viewers and Key Demos
WE tv further spins the numbers for Friday, May 29.

[06/03/15 - 10:31 AM]
GSN Announces New Thursday Night Line Up Beginning July 16 at 8PM ET/PT
Look for "The Chase" followed by the debut of an all-new edition of the popular word association game show "Chain Reaction."

[06/03/15 - 10:20 AM]
2015 WCWS Championship Finals Produce Record Audience (Game 1) and Highest Overnight Rating in Eight Years (Game 2)
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2.

[06/03/15 - 10:04 AM]
AMC Invites Viewers to Get "Mobbed Up" with the Official App for "The Making of the Mob: New York"
The app allows users to take a selfie and edit the photo using realistic period props, filters and textures taken directly from the show.

[06/03/15 - 10:02 AM]
HBO and The American Museum of Natural History Present "Saving My Tomorrow" Part Four, The Latest Installment in the Six-Part Series, Debuting June 9, Exclusively on HBO
Scenes at the American Museum of Natural History feature museum scientists talking with kids about how organisms are affected by a changing earth.

[06/03/15 - 10:01 AM]
Grammy-Nominated Florence + The Machine Provide Soundtrack for FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 on FOX
FOX Sports has gained the rights to all 11 songs featured on Florence + The Machine's new album, "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful," along with nine additional cuts from her catalog.

[06/03/15 - 09:39 AM]
An All-New Episode of the First-Ever Game Show on a Boat, CMT's "Pontoon Payday," Premieres at a New Time: Saturday, June 6 at 12 PM ET/PT
The newcomer previously aired Thursday nights at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[06/03/15 - 09:38 AM]
Taylor Spreitler of ABC Family's "Melissa & Joey" to Participate in Live Twitter Chat with Fans Tonight During the Series' Summer Premiere
Starting at 8pm ET/5pm PT, fans can tweet Taylor Spreitler at @taylorspreitler and using #MelissaandJoeychat in their message.

[06/03/15 - 09:33 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Grows to Its Strongest May Sweep Since 2007 - Finishes 2014-15 at an 8-Year High
Disney/ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the season to date.

[06/03/15 - 09:05 AM]
dick clark productions, Tubefilter, and VH1 Announce The 5th Annual Streamy Awards to Broadcast Live on VH1 Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 10:00 PM ET/PT
"The VH1 audience is connected on every platform. So it's a natural for VH1 to celebrate the innovators who, like us, entertain literally millions of viewers," said Tom Calderone.

[06/03/15 - 08:52 AM]
Showtime(R) to Offer Stand-Alone Service Over the Internet
The stand-alone service will be called Showtime, a brand already embraced by consumers as the home for cutting-edge original programming, sports and movies.

[06/03/15 - 08:50 AM]
"Talent" and "I Can Do That" Are the #1-2 Shows of the Night on the Big 4 in Every Key Demo
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 2.

[06/03/15 - 08:40 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Keeps NBC on Top
The Peacock easily wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/03/15 - 08:34 AM]
Adult Swim and J!NX to Debut "Rick and Morty" Plush "I'm Mr. Meeseeks! Look at Me!"
The product line will debut with a limited-edition 10" Mr. Meeseeks plush - who's foaming at the mouth and missing half an arm - that will debut this July at Comic-Con International.

[06/03/15 - 08:21 AM]
HBO to Host Annual HBO(R) Short Film Award & Third Annual Comedy Wings Competition as Part of Film Life's 19th American Black Film Festival June 11-14 in New York City
Following tremendous success in New York City last year, ABFF and HBO will continue the original goal of supporting aspiring actors and filmmakers in urban landscapes such as NYC.

[06/03/15 - 08:18 AM]
ABC's Repeat Comedies Beat Fox's "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?" at 8pm
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 2.

[06/03/15 - 08:01 AM]
"Tangled" Animated Series, Based on Walt Disney Animation Studios' Acclaimed Feature Film, Begins Production for 2017 Premiere on Disney Channel
Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi are reprising their roles as Rapunzel and Eugene.

[06/03/15 - 07:17 AM]
Dame Helen Mirren to Welcome Viewers to IFC's "Documentary Now!"
Mirren serves as host of this six part series, lending the gravitas that documentaries of this caliber so rightly deserve.

[06/03/15 - 07:01 AM]
Performances Announced for "The 69th Annual Tony Awards(R)," Sunday, June 7 on CBS
The show will feature a special performance by Josh Groban, who will be joined on stage by 175 performers - the most in Tony Award history.

[06/03/15 - 06:14 AM]
Netflix Announces Four New Original Animated Series for Kids
The shows range from action adventure stories "Kulipari: An Army of Frogs" and "Edgar Rice Burroughs(TM) Tarzan and Jane(TM)" to preschool shows "Cirque du Soleil - Luna Petunia" and "Puffin Rock."

[06/03/15 - 06:04 AM]
Audio Commentary Version of Multi-Golden Globe Award-Winning Series "Transparent" Now Available to Amazon Prime Members
Prime members eager for the inside scoop on their favorite moments can experience the series through the eyes of the show's creator Jill Soloway and cast members including Jeffrey Tambor, Judith Light, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker and Jay Duplass.

[06/03/15 - 05:30 AM]
E! Announces Series Title "I Am Cait" for New Documentary Series and Releases First Official Promo
The eight-part, one-hour series will premiere Sunday, July 26 at 9:00/8:00c on E! and will also air on E! channels internationally in over 120 countries.

[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."







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[10/01/25 - 01:13 PM]
Lifetime Greenlights "Eric Jerome Dickey's Friends and Lovers" Two-Night Movie Event Starring Naturi Naughton, Simone Missick, Kendrick Sampson and RonReaco Lee
Based on Dickey's New York Times bestselling novel, the project is a contemporary romantic drama exploring how friendship, passion, and forgiveness collide.

[10/01/25 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Son of a Donkey" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Theo comes up with chaotic schemes to save his impounded car. Meanwhile, his dying dad will stop at nothing to find himself a new kidney.

[10/01/25 - 11:30 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals Stacked Lineup of Contestants for the Highly Anticipated Return of "Ink Master"
Season 17 of the hit reality competition series will premiere exclusively on the service globally (excluding Japan) Wednesday, October 29 with three all-new episodes, with subsequent episodes dropping weekly.

[10/01/25 - 11:13 AM]
UPtv to Debut the U.S. Cable Television Premiere of "Heartland" Season 18 on January 8
The success of a family run ranch in the foothills of Alberta isn't guaranteed, even in the best of times, and when season 18 begins, Heartland's future has never been more precarious.

[10/01/25 - 10:41 AM]
Garcelle Beauvais Joins Lifetime's Annual Stop Breast Cancer for Life Campaign with New PSA in Support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
"As women, we carry so much for our families, our friends, and our communities but we must also remember to care for ourselves," said Garcelle Beauvais.

[10/01/25 - 10:27 AM]
"Big Brother" Season Finale Is Most-Watched Episode in Over Three Years
The finale was up +33% from its year ago finale and up +33% from this season's average.

[10/01/25 - 10:16 AM]
Disney Branded Television Acquires Thunderbird Entertainment and JAM Media's Preschool Series "BeddyByes"
The deal grants Disney Jr. U.S. linear television rights and Disney+ global subscription video on demand (SVOD) rights.

[10/01/25 - 10:05 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Launches Official Trailer for "Landman" Season Two Premiering on November 16
In season two, as oil rises from the earth, so do secrets - and Tommy Norris's (Billy Bob Thornton) breaking point may be closer than he realizes.

[10/01/25 - 10:04 AM]
Video: Tubi Rings in Spooky Season with Hair-Raising Trailer for "R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead"
A teenager, Sam thought moving to Redhaven was the worst part - until his brother Finn vanishes and no one, not even their mom, remembers he existed.

[10/01/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud" Debuts October 21
The film had its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival where it won the Audience Award in the Documentary Short competition.

[10/01/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - Hulu Original Series "The Lost Station Girls"
Inspired by a true story and starring Camille Razat and Hugo Becker, the limited series premieres with all six episodes on October 8 on Hulu and Disney+.

[10/01/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Unveils Official Trailer for "FearFest" Featuring Award-Winning Artist, "Halloqueen" and Horror Aficionado Janelle Monae
This year's "FearFest" trailer, titled "Carnival of Frights," was brought to life by legendary, award-winning director and frequent Janelle MonĂ¡e collaborator, Alan Ferguson.

[10/01/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Hell Is Breaking Loose in Prime Video's Official Trailer for Season Two of "Hazbin Hotel"
The second season, premiering October 29, consists of eight episodes, with two episodes rolling out weekly through November 19.

[10/01/25 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Max Unleashes The Ultimate Halloween Experience With "Face Your Demons" Collection
With a best-in-class library ranging from cult classics to new horrors, the streamer is curating a one-stop experience of the scariest films and series the genre has to offer.

[10/01/25 - 09:00 AM]
Love Is a Leap of Faith - and Now, It's on Peacock: A Brand-New Season of "Married at First Sight"
Returning to guide the couples on their journey towards wedded bliss are experts Pastor Cal Roberson, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, and Dr. Pia Holec, providing advice and support as the newlyweds navigate their new marriages.