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[07/08/15 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 8
Updates include: Susan Sarandon to star opposite Nick Nolte in Epix's "Graves"; Joshua Zetumer's "The Infamous" lands pilot order at A&E; Netflix renews "Between" for a second season.

[07/08/15 - 07:44 PM]
"E! News'" Giuliana Rancic Departs Day-to-Day Post
Rancic will remain a mainstay on the network, continuing her co-hosting duties on both "Live from the Red Carpet" and "Fashion Police."

[07/08/15 - 05:06 PM]
Video: VH1's "Twinning" Super Trailer
The new reality competition series premieres Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[07/08/15 - 03:03 PM]
Spike Presents A Landmark Television Event That Will Shed Light On The Truth Behind The Complex Story of John McAfee and An International Murder Mystery
Directed and executive produced by Billy Corben, the docuseries will be centered around McAfee's first-person interviews and will reveal unanswered questions about his life.

[07/08/15 - 02:31 PM]
Discovery Channel Sets Ratings and Viewership Records in 2Q15 with Sweeping Increases vs 2Q14
Discovery spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2015.

[07/08/15 - 01:44 PM]
Season Six of "Hawaii Five-0" Begins Today with Ceremonial Blessing
The series kicked off production of its sixth season in Honolulu today with a traditional Hawaiian blessing in honor of the islands' culture.

[07/08/15 - 01:40 PM]
The Ice Begins to Freeze and Winter Is Coming to Animal Planet in All-New Season of "Ice Lake Rebels"
The series returns with nine bone-chilling episodes that transport viewers north of the border to Canada's massive Great Slave Lake.

[07/08/15 - 01:10 PM]
"FIFA Women's World Cup Today - Third Star Special" Sets FOX Sports 1 Weekday Afternoon Viewership Record
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Monday, July 6.

[07/08/15 - 01:03 PM]
On Eve of Season Three Premiere, SundanceTV Renews Critically Acclaimed, Peabody Award-Winning "Rectify" for Fourth Season
The highly anticipated third season of "Rectify" premieres Thursday, July 9 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/08/15 - 12:32 PM]
Video: Warner Bros. Television Stars Describe Comic-Con in Three Words
Left to their own devices with little instruction and only a cell phone for filming, some of TV's biggest stars embraced the challenge: Share your Comic-Con experience in three words.

[07/08/15 - 12:31 PM]
NBC Launches "Heroes Reborn" App Bringing Past, Present and Future of the "Heroes" Universe to Fans Everywhere
The "Heroes Reborn" App also offers exclusive access to the all-new six-episode prequel, "Dark Matters" and special content from "Heroes Reborn" which will roll-out throughout the summer.

[07/08/15 - 12:25 PM]
FYI Premieres the New Original Series "Rusty's RockFeast: Backstage with Zac Brown Band"
Seven half-hour episodes are set to premiere on Thursday, July 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/08/15 - 12:12 PM]
"Raiders, Raptors and Rebels: Behind the Magic of ILM" Premieres on Science Channel Sunday, July 19 at 10PM ET/PT
George Lucas, Joss Whedon, Robert Downey Jr. and James Spader are among those interviewed.

[07/08/15 - 12:06 PM]
ABC Family Sets Its Wednesday Night Line Up This Summer with a Double Helping of Comedy with Back-to-Back Episodes for the Series Premiere of "Kevin from Work" on August 12
Returning hit comedy "Young & Hungry" will join the Wednesday comedy line up the following week on Wednesday, August 19.

[07/08/15 - 12:00 PM]
Wave Two Nominations Announced for "Teen Choice 2015" Airing Sunday, August 16, Live on FOX
Television's breakout hit, "Empire," leads with seven nominations, while music's biggest star, Taylor Swift, and hit sequel "Pitch Perfect 2" follow with six each.

[07/08/15 - 11:53 AM]
Soccer Superstar Carli Lloyd to Join Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan on "Live with Kelly and Michael" for Her First Post-World Cup In-Studio Talk Show Appearance Thursday, July 9, 2015
Lloyd will talk about the team's journey through the weeks of World Cup competition, her historic hat trick, winning the prestigious Golden Ball award, and the whirlwind aftermath of the team's victory.

[07/08/15 - 11:51 AM]
"Pretty Little Liars" Star Ian Harding to Participate in a Live Twitter Chat with Fans During the July 14th Episode at 8:00 PM ET
Starting at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT, fans can tweet Ian Harding (@IANMHARDING) using #PLLChat in their message.

[07/08/15 - 11:32 AM]
WE tv Greenlights "Growing Up Hip Hop" Featuring the Next Generation of Hip Hop Moguls Including Romeo Miller and Angela Simmons
Music legends Damon Dash, Rev. Run, Russell Simmons, Master P, El DeBarge and Pepa are always nearby as each up-and-comer tries to build their own life and fortune in careers ranging from music to acting and fashion.

[07/08/15 - 11:32 AM]
Golden Globe(R) Award-Winning Actress and Best-Selling Cookbook Author Valerie Bertinelli Invites Friends and Family Over for "Valerie's Home Cooking"
The 10-episode series launches Saturday, August 8 at 12pm ET/PT on Food Network.

[07/08/15 - 11:19 AM]
Bravo Media Breaks a Sweat with New Docu-Series "Work Out New York" Premiering Tuesday, August 18 at 10PM ET/PT
The series goes inside the sexy and exclusive world of elite fitness training in New York City.

[07/08/15 - 10:34 AM]
Stars of ABC Family's "Melissa & Joey" to Participate in Live Twitter Chat with Fans Tonight
Starting at 8pm ET/5pm PT, fans can tweet Taylor Spreitler at @taylorspreitler and Sterling Knightat @sterlingknight and use #MelissaandJoeyChat in their messages.

[07/08/15 - 09:51 AM]
Video: Showtime Unveils First Look Teaser for New Drama "Billions"
The series, starring Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, will premiere in early 2016 on the pay channel.

[07/08/15 - 08:56 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "Mistresses" Spikes 83% to Score a New Playback High in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for Thursday, July 2.

[07/08/15 - 08:50 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Is the No. 1 Syndie Talker for the 4th Straight Week
Disney/ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of June 22-26.

[07/08/15 - 08:48 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Got Talent," "Game Night" Put NBC on Top
The Peacock doubles second place CBS among adults 18-49 last night.

[07/08/15 - 08:24 AM]
"Hollywood Game Night" Matches a Series High in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 7.

[07/08/15 - 07:32 AM]
Bright House Networks and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Celebrate Christmas in July
All Bright House Networks Premier TV customers will now have full access to the network with a free preview through July 30.

[07/08/15 - 07:05 AM]
Comedy Central Extends "South Park" Through an Historic 23rd Season
The 19th season of "South Park" premieres on Wednesday, September 16.

[07/08/15 - 07:00 AM]
Video: All-New Trailer for MTV's "White People" Asks Uncomfortable Questions on White Privilege and White Frustration
"Whiteness often remains unexamined in conversations about race in this country, even as it acts as the implicit norm against which other racial identities are judged," said Stephen Friedman.

[07/08/15 - 06:45 AM]
Oxygen Media Prances on with Season Two Greenlight of Groundbreaking Docu-Series "The Prancing Elites Project"
All five members - Adrian Clemons, Kentrell Collins, Kareem Davis, Jerel Maddox and Tim Smith - will return.

[07/07/15 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 7
Updates include: Kel Mitchell to star in Nickelodeon's "Game Shakers"; John Dahl to helm "Paradise Pictures" for USA; and Cornelius Smith, Jr. named regular on ABC's "Scandal."

[07/07/15 - 04:42 PM]
Todd Newton and Alex Wehrley to Co-Host the 2015 Miss USA Pageant on Reelz
Plus: Julie Alexandria has been tapped to host the backstage proceedings.

[07/07/15 - 03:05 PM]
Elodie Yung Cast as Elektra in the Netflix Original Series "Marvel's Daredevil"
Elektra marks the most recent major addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as she will join Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle in the upcoming season.

[07/07/15 - 01:57 PM]
Video: Let the Countdown Begin! 201 Days to the Premiere of "The X-Files!"
Get a sneak peek at brand-new footage from the show's revival, premiering Sunday, January 24.

[07/07/15 - 01:52 PM]
ABC Family Launches a New Block of Reality Shows Tuesday Nights Beginning August 11
"Startup U," "Next Step Realty: NYC" and "Monica the Medium" will anchor an entire night of original unscripted shows, a first for the network.

[07/07/15 - 01:07 PM]
Bravo Media's Emmy-Nominated "Million Dollar Listing New York" Earns Highest-Rated Season in Franchise History Among P18-49
Bravo further spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 1.

[07/07/15 - 12:48 PM]
HBO Series Hit Record Highs, While Summer Shows Off to Strong Start
HBO spins the numbers for the year to date.

[07/07/15 - 12:39 PM]
Video: El Rey Network and Miramax(R) Unveil the First Official Trailer from the Highly-Anticipated Season Two of "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series"
Beginning tonight, Tuesday, July 7 at 8:00 pm ET, fans will get a peek into the new season from the creative minds behind the series, including Creator and El Rey Network Founder Robert Rodriguez.

[07/07/15 - 12:36 PM]
Destination America Scores Best Quarter Ever in Network History
Destination America spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2015.

[07/07/15 - 12:31 PM]
Co-Hosts Announced for "Knock Knock Live," Premiering Tuesday, July 21 on FOX
On tap are country superstar Kellie Pickler, actress and singer Adrienne Bailon, TV host Ross Mathews, host and recording artist Jordan "Shorty" Johnson and TV/radio personality Chuey Martinez.

[07/07/15 - 11:52 AM]
Animal Planet Renews Critically Acclaimed and Viewer Embraced Original Docuseries "The Last Alaskans" for Second Season Amid Breakthrough Performance
Beginning Sunday, July 12, at 1 PM (ET/PT), the network marathons the entire eight-episode season beginning with the first episode leading up to the season finale at 8 PM (ET/PT).

[07/07/15 - 11:17 AM]
"Project Runway" Designers and Guest Judges Unveiled
Season 14 premieres Thursday, August 6 at 9:00/8:00c on Lifetime.

[07/07/15 - 11:09 AM]
From Scooby-Doo! to Super Heroes and Super Theorems, It's All Fun & Games at Warner Bros.' Star-Packed Booth for Comic-Con 2015
Always a destination for Comic-Con fans, the Warner Bros. booth will be a constant flux of activity, including appearances, autograph signings and more.

[07/07/15 - 11:05 AM]
All Six Principal Voice Performers Will Return for the Historic 27th and 28th Seasons of "The Simpsons"
Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer are all due back.

[07/07/15 - 11:05 AM]
ESPN's Tom Jackson Named Recipient of Pro Football Hall of Fame's Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award
Jackson joined ESPN in 1987 after a 14-year NFL career with the Denver Broncos.

[07/07/15 - 11:00 AM]
MTV Heats Up This Summer with Six All-Star Dance Crews Hitting the "America's Best Dance Crew" Stage
New host Jason Dundas will join fellow incoming judges T-Pain, Teyana Taylor and Frankie Grande.

[07/07/15 - 10:39 AM]
Universal Cable Productions and Dark Horse Entertainment Sign First-Look Deal
Dark Horse President and founder Mike Richardson and Keith Goldberg, SVP of Production, currently executive produce Syfy's "Dark Matter."

[07/07/15 - 10:19 AM]
TV One Posts Best Second Quarter in Network History Delivering 51% and 47% Increases in Key Demos in Primetime
TV One spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2015.

[07/07/15 - 10:05 AM]
2015 Gillette Home Run Derby Presented By Head & Shoulders Exclusively on ESPN
The event will emanate from Great American Ball Park, the home of the Cincinnati Reds and the 2015 MLB All-Star Game.

[07/07/15 - 09:42 AM]
USA Network Orders Fourth Season of Hit Reality Series "Chrisley Knows Best"
The network will soon start production on two previously announced Chrisley pilots including a nighttime talk show hosted by Todd Chrisley from Embassy Row and a spin-off pilot with series partner Maverick TV.







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[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
First Behind-the-Scenes Look at Netflix's "Mercenary: An Extraction Series," with Production Underway
The highly-anticipated series starring Omar Sy recently wrapped filming in Ireland and is resuming production in Morocco.

[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
MGM+ and Prime Video Unveil First Look Images and Premiere Date for New Mystery Thriller Series "Vanished" Starring Kaley Cuoco and Sam Claflin
The four-part mystery thriller series will premiere on Sunday, February 1 in the U.S., Spain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Latin America with a weekly release.

[12/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Tell Me Lies" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Hulu
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[12/17/25 - 08:00 AM]
Season Three of the Critically Acclaimed Crime Drama "Gangs of London," Starring Sope Dirisu?and?Joe Cole, Makes Its Streaming Debut Thursday, January 15 on AMC+
In Season three, ex-undercover cop turned gangster Elliot (Dìrísù)?is now operating as a top-level criminal alongside the Dumanis, but their business is thrown into chaos when their shipment of cocaine is spiked, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians all over London.

[12/17/25 - 07:41 AM]
ID's "The Curious Case of..." Returns with New Season of Bizarre and Unbelievable Stranger-Than-Fiction Stories
The new season will feature eight new episodes tackling bizarre, stranger-than-fiction cases filled with twists, turns, and shocking revelations through unprecedented first-hand accounts.

[12/17/25 - 07:10 AM]
Family of Innovators Breathe New Life Into Rustic Spaces in "Maine Cabin Masters," Premiering December 29 on Magnolia Network
Builder Chase Morrill, along with Ashley Morrill-Eldridge and Ryan Eldridge, his sister and brother-in-law, rebuild cabins in some of the most beautiful areas of Maine.

[12/17/25 - 07:03 AM]
"The Year: 2025" to Air Monday, Dec. 29, on ABC, Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
This two-hour special brings audiences an expansive look at the moments that shaped 2025 through the stories that sparked conversation, captured global attention, and defined our cultural landscape.

[12/17/25 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount Affirms Commitment to Superior $30 Per Share All-Cash Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery
David Ellison, Chairman & CEO, Paramount said: "We remain committed to bringing together two iconic Hollywood studios to create a unique global entertainment leader."

[12/17/25 - 06:42 AM]
Cricket Celebration Bowl Delivered Double-Digit Increases on ABC
Coverage averaged 2.3 million viewers with a peak of 3.0 million.

[12/17/25 - 06:31 AM]
Netflix Unveils First Look at "Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole" Premiering on March 26, 2026
Step into the shadowy streets of Oslo, where nothing is as it seems and every clue draws you deeper into the city's dark heart.

[12/17/25 - 06:00 AM]
"The Muppet Show" Returns with a Special Event, Feb 4. on Disney+ and ABC
Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

[12/17/25 - 05:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for Original Series "Girl Taken" Launching Globally on January 8
Based on the novel "Baby Doll" by Hollie Overton, six-part psychological thriller follows the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen.

[12/17/25 - 04:05 AM]
Netflix Welcomes Warner Bros. Discovery Board Recommendation
"The Warner Bros. Discovery Board reinforced that Netflix's merger agreement is superior and that our acquisition is in the best interest of stockholders," said Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO.

[12/17/25 - 04:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Reject Paramount Tender Offer
"Following a careful evaluation of Paramount's recently launched tender offer, the Board concluded that the offer's value is inadequate, with significant risks and costs imposed on our shareholders," said Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., Chair of the Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors.

[12/16/25 - 09:31 PM]
Inside the Unseen World of Indian Customs: Netflix Reveals the Brave Heroics of the Customs Officers in Taskaree
"Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web" premieres January 14, only on Netflix.