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[06/22/15 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 22
Updates include: Christina Ricci to star in "Z" for Amazon; Molly Bernard tapped as series regular on TV Land's "Younger"; and Aisha Tyler to recur on CBS's "Criminal Minds."

[06/22/15 - 04:02 PM]
11.2 Million Viewers Witness Dramatic Conclusion of 115th U.S. Open Championship
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, June 21.

[06/22/15 - 02:21 PM]
Kimbo Slice-Ken Shamrock Delivers Record Ratings for Spike
Spike TV spins the numbers for Friday, June 19.

[06/22/15 - 02:01 PM]
"The Amazing Race" Kicked Off Its Next Trip Around the World from Venice, Calif.
After completing their first challenge, the teams are now en route to their first destination, Rio de Janeiro.

[06/22/15 - 01:51 PM]
NBC Not Going Forward with a Fourth Season of "Hannibal"
"'Hannibal' is finishing his last course at NBC's table this summer, but a hungry cannibal can always dine again," said Bryan Fuller.

[06/22/15 - 01:35 PM]
Noah Centineo Joins the Cast of ABC Family's Award-Winning Drama Series "The Fosters"
Centineo will be a series regular and first be seen in the second half of the third season, airing in 2016.

[06/22/15 - 01:11 PM]
NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for New 2015-16 Season
New launches include "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" (September 15) and "Chicago Med" (November 10).

[06/22/15 - 12:32 PM]
Showtime(R) to Host "Penny Dreadful" Signing with Series Star Reeve Carney at San Diego Comic-Con 2015
Additionally, makeup artist and YouTube sensation Alexys Fleming will transform five lucky fans into characters from the show.

[06/22/15 - 12:19 PM]
"Bombshell" Shifts from Screen to Stage
Following the explosive and well-received Actors Fund benefit that featured the music of "Bombshell" from the NBC television series "Smash," Universal Stage Productions has begun development on "Bombshell" as a musical for the stage.

[06/22/15 - 12:04 PM]
Tour de France Preview Show Airs This Wednesday, June 24 at 10 P.M. ET on NBCSN
The show will take an in-depth look at the Tour de France, the world's most prestigious cycling event.

[06/22/15 - 11:55 AM]
Animal Planet Introduces a Passionate Maverick and Masterful ER Veterinarian in "Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet"
The new 10-part series premieres Saturday, July 11 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[06/22/15 - 11:16 AM]
1.7 Million Tune to AMC for the Series Premiere of "The Making of the Mob: New York," Including 767,000 Adults 25-54
AMC further spins the numbers for Monday, June 15.

[06/22/15 - 11:12 AM]
"7 Days in Hell," An HBO Special Presentation Starring Andy Samberg and Kit Harington, Debuts July 11
Also appearing in the film are Fred Armisen, David Copperfield, Lena Dunham, Chris Evert, Will Forte, Karen Gillan, Filip Hammar, Jim Lampley, Howie Mandel, John McEnroe, Soledad O'Brien, Michael Sheen, Mary Steenburgen, June Squibb and Serena Williams.

[06/22/15 - 10:07 AM]
Acclaimed Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock Helms New CMT Documentary "Morgan Spurlock Presents Freedom! The Movie" Premiering Saturday, July 11
The film stars freedom-loving comedian Billy Wayne Davis, who traverses the country on a quest to find Americans exercising their God-given freedoms, no matter the cost, because freedom isn't free, even with a Groupon.

[06/22/15 - 10:03 AM]
"Shark Week Sharktacular" Hosted by Eli Roth Airs Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23 at 10 PM ET/PT on Discovery
To get fans even more excited for "Shark Week," Roth will take viewers through a countdown of the Top 5 fan favorite moments from the past 27 years.

[06/22/15 - 10:02 AM]
Live + 7 Day Ratings: ABC's "The Whispers" Is TV's Highest-Rated Summer Debut in 2 Years in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of June 1-7.

[06/22/15 - 09:41 AM]
FYI(TM) Debuts New Original Series "We're Moving In"
With the guidance of design specialists, Britany Simon and James Connelly, new housemates get the help they need in order to make their visions come alive with innovative, do-it-yourself ideas from Pinterest.

[06/22/15 - 09:08 AM]
Spike's Hit Series "Lip Sync Battle" Continues Season One with All New Episodes
Upcoming installments will feature Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Justin Bieber, Alison Brie, Iggy Azalea, Will Arnett and more!

[06/22/15 - 09:02 AM]
New Series "Why? With Hannibal Buress" Premieres Wednesday, July 8 at 10:30 p.m. on Comedy Central
Through the eight-episode season, "Why? With Hannibal Buress" will be shot in front of a studio audience and each episode will tape the same week it airs.

[06/22/15 - 09:01 AM]
NBC Sports Group Presents Exclusive Live Coverage of 2015 NHL Draft Friday at 7 P.M. ET on NBCSN
In addition, NBCSN will also provide live coverage of the 2015 NHL Awards this Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.

[06/22/15 - 08:36 AM]
"Celebrity Family Feud" Opens at No. 1 on Sunday with Multi-Year Time-Slot Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, June 21.

[06/22/15 - 08:34 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Viewers, Demos with U.S. Open
Plus: ABC's "Celebrity Family Feud" leads the night in said categories overall.

[06/22/15 - 08:23 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of New York City" Heats Up in Turks & Caicos Beginning Tuesday, June 23 at 9PM ET/PT
Now in its seventh season, the beloved series celebrates its 100th episode milestone on Tuesday, June 30 at 9pm ET/PT.

[06/22/15 - 08:01 AM]
"Travel Channel Star" Winner Will Be Crowned in a One-Hour On-Air Special Hosted by Bert Kreischer Premiering Monday, September 7 at 8:00 PM ET/PT
The next round of the competition posts online today and pits each of the top five contestants in all-new videos produced by the network.

[06/22/15 - 07:36 AM]
ESPN to Exclusively Televise the 2015 NBA Draft Presented By State Farm
Rece Davis will host the NBA Draft on ESPN and will be joined on the main set by ESPN college basketball analyst and NBA Draft expert Jay Bilas, college basketball analyst Jay Williams and NBA analyst Jalen Rose.

[06/22/15 - 07:02 AM]
MTV and Pulitzer Prize Winner Jose Antonio Vargas Present "White People" Premiering Wednesday, July 22 at 8:00 PM ET/PT
The film was produced in collaboration with Vargas's nonprofit, Define American, which uses the power of stories to transcend politics and shift the conversation around immigrants, identity and citizenship in a changing America.

[06/21/15 - 02:52 PM]
115th U.S. Open Championship Third Round Tops Primetime, Continues Strong Viewership Pace for FOX Sports
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Saturday, June 20.

[06/21/15 - 08:29 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Takes Top Spot with U.S. Open
The network's primetime golf coverage leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/21/15 - 08:23 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Scores Its Highest Results in Both Metered-Market Households and 18-49 in the Local People Meters Since May 30
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, June 20.

[06/20/15 - 04:04 PM]
Viewership Momentum Building For FOX Sports' Coverage of 115th U.S. Open Championship
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Friday, June 19.

[06/20/15 - 01:50 PM]
The 2015 MVP of the NBA Finals, Andre Iguodala, Sits Down for His First Interview Since the Big Win, On ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live, Monday June 22
Additional guests on Monday evening include Chris Tucker, Mark Feuerstein and musical guest Robert DeLong.

[06/20/15 - 08:46 AM]
ABC Wins Friday as "20/20" Spikes to a Near 9-Year Summertime High
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, June 19.

[06/20/15 - 08:30 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "20/20" Tops Viewers, Demos for ABC
The Alphabet leads the night with its mainstay newsmagazine.

[06/20/15 - 08:26 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Currently Ranks #2 in the Time Period Among the Big 4 Nets in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, June 19.

[06/19/15 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 19
Updates include: "NCIS: New Orleans" promotes two as series regulars; Laura Marks has "Outrage" for USA; and Elizabeth Guber Stephen sets up shop at Warner Bros. Television.

[06/19/15 - 01:58 PM]
FOX Sports' Coverage of the 115th U.S. Open Delivers Largest Opening-Round Audience Since 2002
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Thursday, June 18.

[06/19/15 - 11:36 AM]
Starz Play Adds Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick Device Support for Viewing of "Power" and Other Hit Starz Original Series and First-Run Movies
Device support is available on a wide array of platforms for displays big and small including Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Chromecast for TV viewing.

[06/19/15 - 09:40 AM]
Original Reporting from Around the Globe and Across the Country Draws Millions of Viewers to CBS News' Broadcasts
CBS spins the numbers for the week of June 8-14.

[06/19/15 - 09:29 AM]
Discovery Brings "Shark Week" Experience to Fans in Eleven Jawsome Ways
Macy's, Southwest Airlines(R), Cold Stone Creamery(R), Great Clips, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Georgetown Cupcake, Oceana, Volkswagen and Dunkin' Donuts are among the featured partners.

[06/19/15 - 08:55 AM]
"Hannibal" Surges in Key Adult-Male Demos, Maintains Its Rating Week to Week, Grows in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 18.

[06/19/15 - 08:53 AM]
ABC Family's "Flash Forward Wednesday" to Feature Themed Episodes of "Melissa & Joey" and "Baby Daddy" on Wednesday, July 8
There's only five episodes left until the "Melissa & Joey" series finale on Wednesday, August 5.

[06/19/15 - 08:48 AM]
Nat Geo WILD's Third Annual "SharkFest" Reveals the Top U.S. Shark Beaches and a Predatory Phenomenon
The stunt continues a tradition of focusing on the facts, featuring a week of insights from shark experts and incredible footage of shark behavior to get a comprehensive look at the species in all their glory.

[06/19/15 - 08:44 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Originals with Repeat Lineup
"The Big Bang Theory" helps power the Eye to the top spot among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/19/15 - 08:38 AM]
Netflix Orders "Lady Dynamite," A New Netflix Original Comedy Series Starring Maria Bamford
Pam Brady, Mitch Hurwitz and Maria Bamford are executive producers on the single camera comedy series.

[06/19/15 - 08:35 AM]
"The Astronaut Wives Club" Builds During Its Debut Telecast to Deliver ABC's Top Summertime Rating in the Time Slot Since August 2013 in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 18.

[06/19/15 - 08:31 AM]
"When Calls the Heart" Season 2 Strikes a Chord with Viewers On-Air and in Social
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the season to date.

[06/19/15 - 08:25 AM]
Video: AMC Releases New "Fear the Walking Dead" Promo
The much-ballyhooed spin-off is set to debut this August.

[06/19/15 - 07:47 AM]
EPIX Presents the Tour de Force New Comedy Special "Craig Ferguson: Just Being Honest"
The stand-up special airs during the EPIX Free Preview Weekend taking place September 10-13.

[06/19/15 - 07:19 AM]
Science Channel's All-New "Race to Escape" Hosted by Comedian Jimmy Pardo Premieres on Saturday, July 25 at 10PM ET/PT
In Science Channel's psychological game show, contestants are armed with only their minds and knowledge as they race against the clock and an opposing team to solve puzzles and unravel cryptic clues hidden inside themed escape rooms.

[06/19/15 - 07:01 AM]
Russell Tovey, Alistair Petrie and Douglas Hodge Join the Cast for "The Night Manager"
They'll join the previously announced Hugh Laurie, Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman and Tom Hollander.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
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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]
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
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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 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
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[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
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[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
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[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
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[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.)
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[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]
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