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[08/09/15 - 02:31 PM]
Statement from Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company on Frank Gifford
"Frank Gifford was an exceptional man who will be missed by everyone who had the joy of seeing his talent on the field, the pleasure of watching his broadcasts, or the honor of knowing him."

[08/09/15 - 01:36 PM]
Hulu Originals Fall Slate
Next month will see the launch of new seasons of "The Awesomes" and "The Mindy Project" on a weekly basis.

[08/09/15 - 11:37 AM]
Audience's "Kingdom" Returns for Season Two on Wednesday, October 14
DirecTV's original series is back on Wednesday nights at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/09/15 - 11:36 AM]
Gifford Family Statement on Frank Gifford
"It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford."

[08/09/15 - 08:50 AM]
Premier League Season Off to Record Start on Networks of NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal spins the numbers for Saturday, August 8.

[08/09/15 - 08:25 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "48 Hours" Repeats Keep CBS on Top
A pair of repeats from the newsmagazine are the top two programs last night.

[08/09/15 - 08:21 AM]
"Aquarius" Grows to Its Top Rating to Date Among Four Saturday Telecasts
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, August 8.

[08/08/15 - 08:45 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Is Friday's #1 Show on the Big 4 in 18-49, NBC Ties for the Nightlong Win
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, August 7.

[08/08/15 - 08:36 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Split Top Demo Honors
"Dateline NBC" leads the night among the adults 18-49 demographic.

[08/08/15 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Gives "Sense8" Birthday Present of Second Season
The show's eight principal characters all share the same birthday: August 8.

[08/07/15 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 7
Updates include: HBO tables its "Utopia" import; "Louie" to take another extended hiatus on FX; and "Training Day" is the latest feature eyed for a small screen take.

[08/07/15 - 12:45 PM]
FOX to Offer Free Advance Screenings of Upcoming Tuesday Night Series in 20 Markets Across the Country
The free advance screenings will enable thousands of fans to preview the premiere episodes of the highly anticipated new shows before they debut on FOX this September.

[08/07/15 - 12:29 PM]
TLC Follows the All-Female Busby Quintuplets in New Series
The Busby family, Danielle, Adam and their four-year-old daughter Blayke, recently welcomed home the quints, and the series will follow them as they adjust to their new normal.

[08/07/15 - 11:18 AM]
"Descendants: Set It Off," a Special About the Making of Disney's Hit Movie "Descendants," to Air Sunday, August 9 on Disney Channel
Featured are Kristin Chenoweth, Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Sofia Carson and director, choreographer and executive-producer Kenny Ortega during rehearsal for the musical numbers and filming of the movie.

[08/07/15 - 10:23 AM]
Nearly 183 Million People Have Turned to CBS News Broadcasts During the Current Television Year
CBS spins the numbers for the year to date.

[08/07/15 - 09:20 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" Posts All-Time Playback Highs
ABC further spins the numbers for Sunday, August 2.

[08/07/15 - 09:19 AM]
E!'s "I Am Cait" Continues Its Success in Week Two with a Combined Audience of 4.6M Total Unique Viewers on Sunday Night
E! further spins the numbers for Sunday, August 2.

[08/07/15 - 09:03 AM]
FXX Orders Comedy "Cassius and Clay" and Becomes New Home for Hit Comedy "Archer"
Kaitlin Olson and Lake Bell star in the animated comedy, due to air on FXX in 2016.

[08/07/15 - 09:02 AM]
"The Strain" Is Spreading to Season Three
The series will return for a third season next summer, taking fans even deeper into the thriller from Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse.

[08/07/15 - 09:01 AM]
Premiere Dates Set for "The Bastard Executioner," "American Horror Story: Hotel" and "Fargo"
They'll roll out on September 15, October 7 and October 12, respectively.

[08/07/15 - 09:00 AM]
FX Orders First Season of Comedy "Better Things"
Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K. are behind the project, which stars the former.

[08/07/15 - 08:45 AM]
"Food Fighters" Matches Its Season High in 18-49 and "Dateline Mystery" Captures Its Top Thursday Rating to Date
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, August 6.

[08/07/15 - 08:34 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother," "Big Bang" Claim Top Spots for CBS
The Eye once again leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/07/15 - 08:34 AM]
BBC America and BBC One Announce Leads of New Drama "The Living and the Dead"
The original six-part series, created by Ashley Pharoah, will star Colin Morgan as lead Nathan Appleby and Charlotte Spencer as Charlotte Appleby, Nathan's wife.

[08/06/15 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 6
Updates include: James Franco to star in "The Deuce" at HBO; Daisy Head to lead ABC Family's "Guilt"; and Michael Dorman to star in "The Patriot" for Amazon.

[08/06/15 - 05:55 PM]
FOX at TCA: Newman, Walden Talk "Prison Break," "X-Men" & Gordon Ramsay
Plus: the future of "Wayward Pines"; Bill Hader to guest on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"; and "Empire" on track for a spin-off.

[08/06/15 - 05:00 PM]
Video: Watch the All-New Promo for Season Two of "Empire"
The blockbuster hit returns for its second season on Wednesday, September 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/06/15 - 03:24 PM]
"FOX NFL Sunday" Invades the Red Carpet for "67th Emmy(R) Awards"
This is the first time a sports-themed pregame show will air live from the site of the Emmys.

[08/06/15 - 02:26 PM]
"Cedar Cove" Steals Saturday Night
The Hallmark Channel further spins the numbers for Saturday, August 1.

[08/06/15 - 02:19 PM]
Video: "Vinyl" - Tease (HBO)
Bobby Cannavale, Olivia Wilde and Ray Romano co-star in the upcoming drama, from Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter.

[08/06/15 - 01:27 PM]
LMN Premieres the New Original Series "The Last Goodbye" Saturday, August 22 at 10:00PM ET
The series features spiritual medium Rebecca Rosen as she uses her unique gift in an attempt to connect people seeking answers from their deceased family and loved ones.

[08/06/15 - 12:04 PM]
Twerk It, Work It, Own It: Whitney Thore Is Back with an All-New Season of TLC's "My Big Fat Fabulous Life"
Season two kicks off with the first of 22 new episodes on Wednesday, September 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/06/15 - 11:25 AM]
Margaret Cho and NeNe Leakes to Guest Star When E!'s Hit Comedy Series "Fashion Police" Returns Monday, August 31st at 8:00PM ET/PT
They'll appear alongside co-hosts Melissa Rivers, Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski to review the night's style sensations and disasters from this year's MTV Video Music Awards.

[08/06/15 - 10:47 AM]
Jimmy Fallon Grows Week to Week, Rules Over ABC & CBS Time-Slot Competition in All Key Measures for the Week of July 27-31
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of July 27-31.

[08/06/15 - 10:43 AM]
Rachael Ray Mentors Eight Talented Kid Chefs as They Compete on Food Network's "Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off"
The six-episode series launches Monday, August 24 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[08/06/15 - 10:14 AM]
Last Two Witches Fly Into "The Wiz Live!": "Crazy Eyes" Uzo Aduba and "Glee" Star Amber Riley
"We are so happy to welcome two actors we've admired and wanted so much to work with," said executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[08/06/15 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Announces the New Original Series for Kids "The New Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show" from DreamWorks Animation
Season 1 will be comprised of 13 episodes.

[08/06/15 - 10:00 AM]
Netflix Original Documentary "Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom" Premieres October 9, 2015 to Netflix Members Globally
The harrowing documentary is set to make its world premiere at the 72nd Venice Film Festival in September.

[08/06/15 - 10:00 AM]
ABC Family Grows Its Executive Ranks with Key Hires in Programming, Strategy and Research
Simran S. Sethi will join as Senior Vice President, Original Programming and Development, and Jennifer Gerstenblatt has been promoted to Vice President, Current Programming.

[08/06/15 - 09:09 AM]
Flirty, Fabulous, And Forty! Bravo Media Celebrates Milestone Birthdays on the Series Premiere of "My Fab 40th" Tuesday, August 25 at 10PM ET/PT
Star-studded cameos include TV personality La La Anthony, actor Lorenzo Lamas, actress Nicole Eggert, and Reverend Al Sharpton.

[08/06/15 - 09:08 AM]
USA Network to Televise Weekly Premier League Match Throughout 2015-16 Season
With the Premier League season kicking off this Saturday, August 8, USA Network's first telecast will be this Saturday at 10 a.m. ET, as U.S. Men's National Team goalkeeper Tim Howard and Everton host Watford.

[08/06/15 - 09:08 AM]
FOX Orders New Pilot "Star," From "Empire" Co-Creator Lee Daniels
The project is the story of three young women, all with hopes of making it big, and the choices they're faced with along the way.

[08/06/15 - 09:02 AM]
Jason Sudeikis to Guest-Star During Season Two of "The Last Man on Earth"
Sudeikis appeared briefly as Phil Miller's (Forte) astronaut brother who has been stuck in space after a virus decimated the earth's population, except for a handful of survivors.

[08/06/15 - 09:01 AM]
Pitbull to Guest-Star and Perform on the Second Season of "Empire" on FOX
Chris Rock, Kelly Rowland, Marisa Tomei, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Adam Rodriguez are also on tap this season.

[08/06/15 - 09:00 AM]
The Worlds of the Dead and the Undead Collide in a "Bones" and "Sleepy Hollow" Crossover Event Thursday, October 29, On FOX
"When the idea came about to create this crossover event for fans, our writers' room was immediately energized," said Clifton Campbell.

[08/06/15 - 08:57 AM]
Adventurer Todd Carmichael Expands His Business by Exploring Cultures Around the Globe in New Travel Channel Series "Uncommon Grounds"
The eight-part series premieres Monday, September 14 at 11:00/10:00c on the network.

[08/06/15 - 08:54 AM]
"Mr. Robinson" Is the Most-Watched Summer Comedy Debut on the Big 4 Since 2007, Second-Highest-Rated in 18-49 Since 2009
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 5.

[08/06/15 - 08:30 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Wins Tight Demo Race with CBS, FOX
The Eye's "Big Brother" however is the top program of the night among adults 18-49.

[08/06/15 - 08:11 AM]
NBC's "America's Got Talent" Reveals the Top 36 Acts Chosen to Perform Live at Radio City Music Hall Beginning Tuesday, August 11
Now in its 10th anniversary season, "AGT's" live performance shows will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall for the third year.

[08/06/15 - 08:00 AM]
USA Network Announces Pilot Pick-Up for "Shooter," Ryan Phillippe Is Set to Star
The project is based on the best-selling Bob Lee Swagger novel by Stephen Hunter, "Point of Impact," and the 2007 Paramount film starring Mark Wahlberg.







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[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
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Each week, Tyson invites a fellow Season Three villain to unpack their strategic betrayals, shifting alliances, and iconic meltdowns - diving into the psychology of villainy and savoring the act of making excellent reality TV.

[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Homicide: New York" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Detectives and prosecutors revisit their most challenging murder cases in this chilling true-crime documentary series from the creator of "Law & Order."

[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
Matt Dillon to Star in MGM+'s Drama Series "The Magnificent Seven"
Dillon, who also serves as an executive producer, will reprise the iconic role of Chris Adams, originally played by Yul Brynner, who becomes the leader of seven gunslingers who sign onto the task of protecting a group of innocent villagers from a mercenary land baron hellbent on stealing their land.

[02/25/26 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Renews "Industry" for a Fifth and Final Season
"We're privileged to have joined the small, esteemed club of dramas that have run for five seasons on HBO," said creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay.

[02/25/26 - 07:01 AM]
HBO Max to Premiere "Song of the Samurai" - New Live Action Series from Hit Japanese Studio The Seven
The new series is the latest Japanese title to launch exclusively on HBO Max through WBD's partnership with U-NEXT and is set to premiere internationally on May 9.

[02/25/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Pretty Lethal" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
An action-packed thriller where five ballerinas, on their way to a prestigious dance competition, are barely on speaking terms when their bus breaks down in a remote forest.

[02/25/26 - 06:01 AM]
First Look: Netflix's "The Boroughs" Moves in May 21st
In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer's monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their "golden years" are more dangerous, and they are more formidable, than anyone expects.

[02/25/26 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "Brazil 70: The Third Star" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Relive the lineup of the most thrilling team of all time and see how each position, each number, and each decision contributed to building the campaign that became legend.

[02/25/26 - 12:01 AM]
"The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek" Can Be Found on Netflix on May 7
In this thrilling six-part series Detective Hess and Thulin reunite as they race against time to catch a perpetrator playing a disturbing game of hide and seek in the gloomy mists of Copenhagen's suburbs.

[02/24/26 - 08:28 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination That Paramount Proposal Could Reasonably Be Expected to Lead to a Superior Proposal
Paramount welcomes the WBD Board's determination and looks forward to continuing to engage constructively with WBD to deliver the benefits of Paramount's proposal to WBD shareholders, the creative community and consumers.

[02/24/26 - 05:10 PM]
"Eric Dane: Life, Loss & Courage - A Diane Sawyer Special" Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
In the wake of Eric Dane's death, following a ferocious fight with ALS, the special celebrates the beloved actor and revisits ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer's interview with Dane when he spoke out for the first time about his ALS diagnosis.

[02/24/26 - 04:22 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Could Reasonably Be Expected to Lead to a "Company Superior Proposal"
The revised proposal includes an increased purchase price of $31.00 per WBD share in cash, plus a daily ticking fee equal to $0.25 per quarter beginning after September 30, 2026.

[02/24/26 - 02:28 PM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Added on March 28
This game replaces the previously postponed Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup on January 24.

[02/24/26 - 01:48 PM]
Nearly 21 Million Viewers Watched NBCUniversal's Coverage of USA-Canada Olympic Men's Gold Medal Hockey Game, Peaking at 26 Million for Game-Winning Goal on NBC & Peacock
The USA-Canada gold-medal game delivered an average live audience of 18.6 million viewers on NBC and Peacock (8:15-11 a.m. ET).

[02/24/26 - 01:30 PM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Spanish Hulu Original "If It's Tuesday, It's Murder"
The series starring Álex García, Inma Cuesta, Ana Wagener, Pedro Casablanc and Biel Montoro, will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland and Hulu in the US on March 31.