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[09/16/15 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 16
Updates include: NBC gives series order to "Law & Order: You the Jury"; Jordan Hayes first to be cast in USA's "Poor Richard's Almanack"; and Pete Holmes to lead "Crashing" at HBO.

[09/16/15 - 11:01 PM]
Winner Voted of NBC's Hit Summer Series "America's Got Talent"
This season of "America's Got Talent" concluded at Radio City Music Hall with a star-studded live finale featuring performances by the 10 finalists.

[09/16/15 - 10:01 PM]
Winner Announced on "MasterChef"
Said victor will take home a cookbook deal and the $250,000 grand prize.

[09/16/15 - 04:16 PM]
Video: "Baskets" - A First Taste of FX's New Comedy Starring Zach Galifianakis
Created by Zach Galifianakis and Louis C.K., the series is due in 2016.

[09/16/15 - 03:53 PM]
Newly Engaged "Bachelor in Paradise" Couple, Jade Roper and Tanner Tolbert, Join List of Presenters at 5th Annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards(R)
Also joining the program will be Grammy(R)-Nominated artist, Five for Fighting, with a special music performance.

[09/16/15 - 02:16 PM]
Scott Glenn Returns to the Netflix Original Series "Marvel's Daredevil"
Stick will return for three episodes in the upcoming season.

[09/16/15 - 02:14 PM]
Season 2 of CNBC's "The Filthy Rich Guide" Premieres Tuesday, September 29 at 10PM ET/PT
The series is an insider look at a world where party never ends, the cash flow doesn't stop, and the hi-tech toys are the biggest and most expensive in the world.

[09/16/15 - 01:58 PM]
Worlds Apart, Bound by Love on TLC's "90 Day Fiance" - Season Three Premieres Sunday, October 11 at 10/9c
The new season will follow six new couples who take a chance on love and bring their potential spouses-to-be stateside.

[09/16/15 - 12:05 PM]
Netflix Original Series "Marvel's Luke Cage" Adds to the Cast
Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Frank Whaley and Rosario Dawson have all signed onto the upcoming series.

[09/16/15 - 12:03 PM]
FYI's Las Vegas Based Food Competition Series "Late Nite Chef Fight" Returns for a Season Two
The first of eight new one-hour episodes premiere on Thursday, October 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/16/15 - 11:43 AM]
A+E Networks Announces Cast for Its Event Miniseries "Roots" from A+E Studios
Said ensemble includes Forest Whitaker, Anna Paquin, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anika Noni Rose, Chad L. Coleman, Erica Tazel and Derek Luke.

[09/16/15 - 10:46 AM]
Jamie-Lynn Sigler Stars in Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' "The Christmas Note," Based on the Bestselling Novel by Donna Vanliere
The film also stars Leah Gibson in the key role of Melissa McCreary.

[09/16/15 - 10:08 AM]
Ovation TV Paints Sundays Colorful with the U.S. Premiere of "Portrait Artist of the Year" Starting October 18
The network will air two seasons of the series in its Sunday "Ovation Spotlight" time slot, Sundays at 12 noon ET.

[09/16/15 - 09:45 AM]
Multi Platinum Selling, Fan-Fueled Boy Band Turns the Cameras Around on Themselves in Second Season of "Rock This Boat: New Kids on the Block" on Pop
All five members of NKOTB - Donnie, Joey, Danny, Jordan and Jonathan - will once again jump on-board their wildly popular, sold out fan cruise which sets sail next month from Miami to Grand Turk, Bahamas.

[09/16/15 - 09:32 AM]
Netflix Announces Date for "W/ Bob & David"
In the series, Bob and David reunite - along with Paul F. Tompkins, Jill Talley, Jay Johnston, John Ennis, Brian Posehn and more - in four all-new 30-minute episodes.

[09/16/15 - 09:11 AM]
WE tv's Hit Series "Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars" Renewed for Seasons Four and Five on the Heels of Franchise-High Ratings
WE tv has ordered 10 one-hour episodes of each season.

[09/16/15 - 08:40 AM]
"Best Time Ever" Is NBC's Top Alternative Debut Since 2012, Jumps 36% vs. NBC's Season Average Following Tuesday's "Talent"
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 15.

[09/16/15 - 08:36 AM]
ESPN College Football Week 2: Television's Four Most-Watched Games, Led by ABC Saturday Night Football
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, September 12.

[09/16/15 - 08:32 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "America's Got Talent"
The Peacock holds off a special edition of "Big Brother" on CBS.

[09/16/15 - 08:29 AM]
Food Network Spreads Scrumptious Holiday Cheer with the Return of "Holiday Baking Championship"
On Sunday, November 1 the series returns, delivering decadent baked goods galore as ten talented bakers compete to create the most irresistibly delicious holiday treats.

[09/16/15 - 08:17 AM]
SundanceTV's International Emmy(R) and Peabody Award-Winning Drama "The Returned" Premieres Its Highly Anticipated Second Season This Halloween at 10:00PM ET/PT
To give viewers a chance to catch up on the French drama, SundanceTV will air a marathon of season one on Sunday, October 18.

[09/16/15 - 07:29 AM]
Work Hard, Play Hard with Bravo Media's "Vanderpump Rules" and New Docu-Series "Apres Ski" Premiering Monday, November 2
The latter marks Bravo's newest luxury travel series following the concierges at an upscale hospitality company.

[09/16/15 - 06:19 AM]
Now Available: The Complete "Sex and the City" Series on Prime Video
Starting today, Prime members can watch all episodes of the iconic six-season series that follows Carrie Bradshaw, Samantha Jones, Charlotte York and Miranda Hobbes, as they navigate love, friendship and relationships in New York City.

[09/16/15 - 06:00 AM]
CMT's Highest-Rated Original Series "Party Down South" to Return for a New Season in 2016
For the forthcoming season, for the first time, the series will be filmed in Savannah, Georgia and will once again feature the original cast.

[09/15/15 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 15
Updates include: NBC targets reboot of "Hart to Hart"; Juan Diego Botto cast in TNT's "Good Behavior"; and Kirstie Alley signs onto Netflix's "Flaked."

[09/15/15 - 02:38 PM]
"Monday Night Football" Helps ESPN Win the Night among All Networks
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, September 14.

[09/15/15 - 02:07 PM]
Lifetime Greenlights Original Movie "Un-Break My Heart"
Based on Grammy(R) Award-winning singer Toni Braxton's popular memoir, the film is the authorized life story of the wildly talented artist.

[09/15/15 - 02:00 PM]
@ESPNTennis & US Open: Most-Viewed in Four Years; WatchESPN Viewership up 4X+
ESPN spins the numbers for its coverage to date.

[09/15/15 - 01:46 PM]
Fall Into Chopped-Tober on Food Network with New Tournament "Chopped: Impossible" and New Series "Chopped Junior"
The former kicks off Thursday, October 22 followed by the latter on Tuesday, October 27.

[09/15/15 - 01:15 PM]
Alfre Woodard Joins "Marvel's Luke Cage" for Netflix
She'll play Mariah Dillard, a local Harlem politician who is looking to bring a new era of change to the streets she grew up on.

[09/15/15 - 12:22 PM]
Fifth Season of "NFL Turning Point" to Debut Tomorrow at 11 P.M. ET on NBCSN
The season finale, scheduled to air on Wednesday, February 4, 2016, will look back at the "turning point" of Super Bowl 50.

[09/15/15 - 12:00 PM]
Every Tattoo Tells a Story and NBC's "Blindspot" Wants to Hear Yours in Honor of #NationalTattooStoryDay on Wednesday, September 16
#NationalTattooStoryDay invites everyone to share the story behind one or more of their tattoos.

[09/15/15 - 12:00 PM]
NBC Posts Best-Ever Kickoff Weekend Viewership for "NFL Kickoff" & Debut of "Sunday Night Football"
NBC further spins the numbers for Thursday, September 10 and Sunday, September 13.

[09/15/15 - 11:11 AM]
Syfy's 8th Annual "31 Days of Halloween" Spook-a-Thon Unleashes 600 Hours of Blood-Curdling Programming
Highlights include four original movies: "Night of the Wild," "Ominous," "They Found Hell" and "The Hollow."

[09/15/15 - 10:44 AM]
This November, Discovery Family Channel's "Project Thank You" Encourages and Empowers Viewers to Have an Attitude of Gratitude
The stunt will also feature the highly anticipated world premiere of Discovery Family's original series "Lost & Found" on Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/15/15 - 10:43 AM]
NBC Finishes #1 for the Full 52-Week 2014-15 Primetime Television Season in Adults 18-49, Winning Its Second Straight Season
NBC spins the numbers for the season to date.

[09/15/15 - 10:01 AM]
Stars of Disney Channel's "BUNK'D" to Host "Monstober," a Month-Long Halloween Celebration, Beginning Thursday, October 1
Viewers are invited to track the number of appearances by the mystery character and then enter for a chance to win a 4-night Bahamian Disney Cruise Line Vacation aboard the Disney Dream.

[09/15/15 - 09:46 AM]
Electus & Barracuda Productions Acquire Rights to "Treasure Hunt"
The basic premise will remain the same: a single contestant selects one of 30 "treasure chests" and wins what's inside.

[09/15/15 - 09:30 AM]
CBS Announces Leadership Transition Plan for Its Entertainment Division
Nina Tassler will step down from her current role as Chairman at the end of the year and pass leadership for the Division to Glenn Geller, who currently oversees Current Programming for both CBS Entertainment and CBS Television Studios.

[09/15/15 - 09:09 AM]
NFL on FOX Posts Best Week 1 Singleheader on Record
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, September 13.

[09/15/15 - 09:08 AM]
TV One Garners No. 1 Cable Network Position Among Black Demos on Wednesday Night
TV One further spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 9.

[09/15/15 - 08:48 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Ninja Warrior" Finale Powers NBC Demo Victory
Second place ABC however wins the head-to-head race against "Dancing with the Stars."

[09/15/15 - 08:42 AM]
"American Ninja Warrior" Grows 18% Week to Week to Match Top-Rated Finale
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, September 14.

[09/15/15 - 08:27 AM]
CBS Brings "CBS All Access" Subscription Service to Android TV
For $5.99 a month, CBS All Access will offer Android TV users thousands of episodes from the current season, previous seasons and classic shows on demand, as well as the ability to stream their local CBS Television station live.

[09/15/15 - 07:53 AM]
Alexandra Pelosi Explores the Role of the Tech Revolution in Her Hometown When "San Francisco 2.0" Debuts Sept. 28, Exclusively on HBO
Directed, produced and filmed by Pelosi, this insightful film looks at the price of progress, and the challenges of holding onto a collective past.

[09/15/15 - 07:48 AM]
TV One Begins Production on "Rickey Smiley for Real"
Premiering in November, the series, produced by Bobbcat Films, will capture Smiley as he navigates the "ups" and "downs" of professional demands, single fatherhood, and intimate relationships.

[09/15/15 - 07:26 AM]
Emmy Nominated "Naked and Afraid" Returns with New Episodes on October 4th
Each week, a new pair of complete and total strangers - one man and one woman - will find themselves stranded in and exposed to one of the world's most extreme environments.

[09/15/15 - 07:22 AM]
Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines Heats Up with Guest Voice Actor Joe Manganiello in "Fired Up!" Premiering Friday, Sept. 25, At 12 P.M. (ET/PT)
As commander of Axle City's firefighting brigade, the Fire Chief tackles the toughest emergencies with authority and thinks Blaze may have what it takes to be a firefighter.

[09/15/15 - 07:12 AM]
David Feherty Teams Exclusively with NBC Sports Group and NBCUniversal
In his new role with NBC Sports, Feherty will be a walking and tower analyst on NBC and Golf Channel, primarily for their slate of marquee PGA TOUR events, including the "Florida Swing," THE PLAYERS, and FedExCup Playoffs.

[09/15/15 - 06:15 AM]
Angie Harmon, Annalynne McCord, Grace Gealey, And Their Charity Partners Honored by Investigation Discovery and Glamour at Third Annual "Inspire a Difference" Event
The national public affairs campaign is designed to inform a dialogue around such topics as violence against women, domestic abuse, bullying, and the suppression of civil rights.







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