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[07/21/15 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 21
Updates include: HBO renews "The Brink" for a second season; Michael Chiklis joins the cast of FOX's "Gotham"; and ABC Family invites trio to "Stay."

[07/21/15 - 03:26 PM]
"Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll" Scores Largest Ever Live+3 Lift of Any Comedy Series Premiere in FX Networks History
FX further spins the numbers for Thursday, July 16.

[07/21/15 - 03:13 PM]
Strong Ratings for ESPN's Coverage of The Open at St Andrews
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, July 20.

[07/21/15 - 01:48 PM]
Syfy Invites You to Join "The Bazillion Dollar Club" on September 22
The high-adrenaline, high stakes docu-series is set in the cutthroat world of today's most forward-thinking innovators as they search for the next great idea.

[07/21/15 - 01:25 PM]
History(R) Cranks Up the Cold This August with Season Nine of "Ice Road Truckers" and New Series "Power & Ice"
The latter introduces viewers to the brave men who maintain and build the remote and rugged Alaskan power grid.

[07/21/15 - 01:15 PM]
FOX Doubles NFL Pregame Block in 2015
After two seasons on FOX Sports 1, "FOX NFL Kickoff" jumps to FOX broadcast network beginning Sunday, September 13.

[07/21/15 - 01:03 PM]
Bravo Media Drops Anchor in the Bahamas When Season Three of "Below Deck" Premieres on Tuesday, August 25 at 9PM ET/PT
Plus: look for a half-hour preview special airing on Monday, August 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/21/15 - 12:56 PM]
"48 Hours: The Girl Next Door" Is Saturday's #1 Broadcast with Adults 25-54 and Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, July 18.

[07/21/15 - 12:50 PM]
Video: "Fargo" - New Season - Official Trailer
Check out the extended look at the show's sophomore run, due in October.

[07/21/15 - 12:36 PM]
Paced by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race, NBCSN Doubles Viewership vs. 2014 for Second Consecutive Weekend
NBCSN spins the numbers for Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19.

[07/21/15 - 12:33 PM]
ESPN and Southern Conference Reach Multi-Year Rights Agreement
As part of the pact, ESPN and the Southern Conference will work jointly to develop in-house production capabilities at each member institution by 2017 that will provide significant national coverage for Southern Conference sports on ESPN3.

[07/21/15 - 12:19 PM]
Video: "The Muppets" - First Look Presentation
Watch the pilot presentation for the upcoming comedy, premiering Tuesday, September 22 on ABC.

[07/21/15 - 12:15 PM]
Destination America Looks to the Light: All-New Series "Project Afterlife" Examines Tales of People Who Have Come Back from the Dead
The six-part series launches Sunday, August 9 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[07/21/15 - 11:09 AM]
Second Annual ESPY Day Raises $3.85 Million for The V Foundation for Cancer Research and New Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund
To date, ESPY-related fundraising efforts have raised more than $26 million for cancer research.

[07/21/15 - 10:17 AM]
"Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted," The Grammy Nominee's First HBO Comedy Special, Debuts Aug. 22
Featuring the Grammy nominee in an all-new standup performance before a live audience, the special was taped at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on May 31.

[07/21/15 - 10:05 AM]
FYI(TM) Greenlights New Original Primetime Talk Show "Kocktails with Khloe" Hosted by Khloe Kardashian
Production begins immediately on eight one-hour episodes, with the series slated to premiere in late 2015.

[07/21/15 - 10:05 AM]
Star-Studded Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star Game 2015 on ABC
The Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star Game 2015 will highlight the league's stars in the 13th edition of the star-studded event, broadcasting live on ABC on Saturday, July 25, at 3:30 p.m. ET from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

[07/21/15 - 09:29 AM]
NBCSN's Tour de France Coverage Posts Best Viewership Since 2010 as Race Heads Into Final Five Stages
NBCSN spins the numbers for its Tour de France coverage to date.

[07/21/15 - 09:15 AM]
HGTV and DIY Network Greenlight New Renovation and House Flipping Series
More family-centric series about home renovation and house flipping have been cleared for production, including "Five Day Flip," "Vintage Flip" and "Nashville Flipped."

[07/21/15 - 09:01 AM]
FXX Sets Premiere Date for "The League" and "You're the Worst"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Wednesday, September 9 at 10:30/9:30c.

[07/21/15 - 08:57 AM]
Return to America's Last Frontier Town with "Edge of Alaska"
The series returns to Discovery Channel on Friday, August 14 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/21/15 - 08:50 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "Rookie Blue" Delivers a New Playback High Among Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for Thursday, July 16.

[07/21/15 - 08:45 AM]
NBC Wins Monday with the #1 Show of the Night, "American Ninja Warrior"
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, July 20.

[07/21/15 - 08:44 AM]
Kenny Albert Makes Network TV Boxing Debut on Premier Boxing Champions Show Live from Las Vegas in Primetime This Sat., July 25, at 9 P.M. ET on NBCSN
Albert makes his network TV boxing debut as blow-by-blow announcer, joined by analysts "Sugar" Ray Leonard and Steve Cunningham, with Kenny Rice reporting from ring-side.

[07/21/15 - 08:42 AM]
ABC Stands as the Most-Watched Network on Monday
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, July 20.

[07/21/15 - 08:40 AM]
The 2015 "MTV Video Music Awards" Nominations Live AF
Miley Cyrus will serve as host for music's most unexpected night, which will air live from the Microsoft Theater, formerly Nokia Theatre L.A., live in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 30 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/21/15 - 08:37 AM]
Science Channel's "Direct from Pluto" Delivers Record Viewership on July 15
Science Channel further spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 15.

[07/21/15 - 08:31 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Ninja Warrior" Rises to Top Spot for NBC
The Peacock's summer hit grows by double digits from last week among adults 18-49.

[07/21/15 - 08:02 AM]
BBC America's New Original Series "The Last Kingdom" Premieres October 10
The eight part drama series follows young warrior and outsider, Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon), on a fierce mission to reclaim his birthright.

[07/21/15 - 07:31 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Television Personality and Best-Selling Author Sherri Shepherd Discovers Divine Dining on New Cooking Channel Series "Holy & Hungry"
The six-episode series launches Sunday, August 23 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[07/21/15 - 07:18 AM]
Joel Klatt Elevated to Lead Game Analyst as FOX Sports Unveils Starting Lineup for 2015 College Football Season
Klatt takes over for Charles Davis, who moves to the NFL on FOX.

[07/21/15 - 07:17 AM]
CNBC in Primetime Continues to Outperform
CNBC further spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2015.

[07/21/15 - 07:00 AM]
"E:60" Kicks Off Special Summer Line-Up Following Record, Award-Winning Spring
The series will continue to deliver impactful, timely original pieces that transcend sports, beginning with a special edition of "E:60 Reports with Jeremy Schaap - Game of Thrones, The Rise and Fall of Sepp Blatter."

[07/20/15 - 11:43 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 20
Updates include: Adult Swim pulls the plug on "China, IL"; Lucy Lawless dismisses rumors of a "Xena: Warrior Princess" revival at NBC; and Aurora Perrineau joins the cast of ABC's "Blood & Oil."

[07/20/15 - 10:25 PM]
ABC Talent and Casting Announce the Winner of 2015 ABC Discovers: Digital Talent Competition
Samuel Adegoke will receive a one-year $25,000 talent deal with ABC and a spot in the 2015 New York or Los Angeles ABC Discovers: Talent Showcase.

[07/20/15 - 10:01 PM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Voting Results for July 20
Next week, on Monday, July 27, the competition continues when the Top 18 finalists compete for America and the judges.

[07/20/15 - 02:36 PM]
Disney XD's All-New "Gravity Falls" Is the Network's #1 Regular Series Telecast Ever in Total Viewers and Target Kid and Boy Demographics
Disney XD further spins the numbers for Monday, July 13.

[07/20/15 - 02:31 PM]
First Look Image of Grant Gustin in the New Season Two Flash Suit
The CW's smash hit returns Tuesday, October 6 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/20/15 - 02:18 PM]
The Season Premieres of "Zoo" and "Extant" Among The Weekly Leaders in Live + 7-Day Lift
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of June 29-July 5.

[07/20/15 - 02:00 PM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Announces Live Fan Save on Twitter, Using #Save(Contestant First Name), Adding Dramatic Real-Time Twist in Competition Shows!
Fans across the country will have a short window to Tweet their Save votes for one Stage and one Street team member.

[07/20/15 - 01:44 PM]
Bravo Media's Sunday Nights Are a Family Matter with the Return of "Don't Be Tardy... " and "Manzo'd with Children" Beginning August 16th
Look for the new seasons at 10:00/9:00c and 10:30/9:30c, respectively.

[07/20/15 - 01:03 PM]
Animal Planet's Critically Acclaimed "The Last Alaskans" Scores a Series High with 1.8 Million Viewers in Season Finale
Animal Planet further spins the numbers for Sunday, July 12.

[07/20/15 - 01:01 PM]
"Tut" Digs Up Big Ratings for Spike - 2.6 Million Total Viewers Tune in to Night 1 of Spike's Epic Event Series
Spike TV spins the numbers for Sunday, July 19.

[07/20/15 - 12:43 PM]
You're Cordially Invited to Three Outrageous Weddings on TLC's "Extreme I Do's"
The one-hour special premieres Thursday, July 30 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[07/20/15 - 12:34 PM]
TV One's "Hollywood Divas" Season 2 Premiere #1 in Timeslot with Black Viewers
TV One further spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 15.

[07/20/15 - 12:10 PM]
Travel Channel Expands "Hotel Impossible" Franchise to Include Two New Shows: "Hotel Impossible: Five Star Secrets" and "Hotel Impossible: Showdown"
Along with these two new additions to the schedule, "Hotel Impossible" returns for a sixth season on Tuesday, September 1 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/20/15 - 11:06 AM]
Guy Fieri Sends Superstar Chefs Racing Through the Aisles in "Guy's Grocery Games All-Stars"
The show's five-episode stunt begins Sunday, August 23 at 8:00/7:00c on Food Network.

[07/20/15 - 10:51 AM]
HBO Miniseries "Show Me a Hero," Starring Oscar Isaac, Catherine Keener, Alfred Molina, Winona Ryder, Latanya Richardson-Jackson, Bob Balaban and Jim Belushi, From David Simon and Paul Haggis, Debuts Aug. 16
Look for back-to-back installments every Sunday through August 30.

[07/20/15 - 10:21 AM]
Video: Two New Promos for "The Bastard Executioner"
The epic new series from creator Kurt Sutter arrives this fall on FX.

[07/20/15 - 10:12 AM]
"America's Got Talent" Celebrates 10th Summer as No. 1 Reality Competition Series with 2-Hour Anniversary Special Wednesday, July 29
Hosted by Nick Cannon, this special episode will revisit 10 years of talent featuring past winners, special moments, favorite performances and commentary from judges past and present.







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[03/16/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Free Bert" Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix
Bert Kreischer will appear at Netflix is a Joke Festival 2026, performing the "Bert and Shaq's Crowd Work Show" at The Comedy Store on May 8 and hosting "2 Bears 5K" with Tom Segura and Jelly Roll at The Rose Bowl on May 9.

[03/16/26 - 10:31 AM]
Things Are About to Get Wild When "Primate" Streams on Paramount+ March 25
The film follows a group of friends' fight for survival after their pet chimpanzee, Ben, goes on a violent rampage, turning a tropical homecoming into a primal tale of horror and survival.

[03/16/26 - 10:01 AM]
CBS Presents "The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special," An Entertainment Tonight Production, Monday, April 6 on CBS
The special celebrates the acclaimed CBS comedy's final season, honoring eight seasons, 156 episodes, and eight unforgettable years of laughter, heart and community, leading up to the series finale on May 11.

[03/16/26 - 09:31 AM]
Haley Baylee to Host "Win the Mall" - A High-Stakes New Reality Competition Show Coming to Netflix Fall 2026
Part shopping spree, part social strategy, this high-gloss reality competition drops players into a living mall where they'll fight to outshop, outsmart, and outlast one another - and only one will walk away with the keys to the ultimate prize.

[03/16/26 - 09:01 AM]
Nate Diaz Vs. Mike Perry Join Most Valuable Promotions' Massive Triple-Headliner Professional MMA Event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, Live Globally Only on Netflix
The bout joins the recently announced heavyweight clash between lineal heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou vs. Brazil's Philippe Lins and the historic women's main event between former UFC champion and Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey vs. combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano.

[03/16/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord" - Official Trailer - Streaming April 6 on Disney+
Let us have our revenge.

[03/16/26 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN Announces Commentator Pairings for Exclusive Coverage of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball
For the first time ever, all four ABC sites in the first and second rounds will feature a reporter, with Holly Rowe, Alyssa Lang, Molly McGrath and Jess Sims joining the calls.

[03/16/26 - 05:31 AM]
Netflix's "Assassin's Creed" Casts New Recurring Roles
Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, and Corrado Invernizzi are among the latest additions.

[03/16/26 - 05:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces "One More Christmas," Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe, New Original Film for Great American Christmas 2026
Bure will headline two original films for Great American Christmas 2026 and will also serve as executive producer on an additional holiday feature to be announced soon.

[03/15/26 - 07:15 PM]
Playing for Phoenix: ESPN Is Once Again the Exclusive Home of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball
March Madness women's basketball on ESPN networks will have matchups available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNEWS. All games stream live in the ESPN App with an applicable subscription.

[03/15/26 - 09:25 AM]
Nathan Fillion Makes Surprise Announcement of New Animated "Firefly" Series in Advanced Development at Awesome Con
Fillion made the announcement alongside his former "Firefly" co-star and podcast co-host Alan Tudyk, joined by fellow original cast members Gina Torres, Jewel Staite, Morena Baccarin, Sean Maher, and Summer Glau that amplified speculation already building online.

[03/13/26 - 03:05 PM]
Italy's Victory Over Mexico Delivers 2 Million Viewers Across FS1 and FOX Deportes
Said coverage marked the most-watched non-USA WBC Pool Play telecast ever.

[03/13/26 - 02:41 PM]
HBO Original Series "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" Debuts June 26
President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion. ...But then Larry David called.

[03/13/26 - 01:45 PM]
ABC News Is #1 in Total Viewers in Late Night, Friday Night and Sunday Morning
"20/20" saw week-to-week gains in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.

[03/13/26 - 11:00 AM]
Production Begins on the Final Season of "Mayor of Kingstown" for Paramount+
David Morse will join season five as a series regular playing Russell Hardy, a seasoned FBI agent sent to Kingstown.