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[02/05/16 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 5
Updates include: Kal Penn, Maggie Q among those cast in ABC's "Designated Survivor"; FOX adds two single-camera projects to its pilot roster; and CBS orders pilot for medical drama "Sensory."

[02/05/16 - 03:13 PM]
Discovery Channel Is Cable's #1 Non-Sports Network Among Men for January
Discovery spins the numbers for the month of January.

[02/05/16 - 03:01 PM]
Jennifer Lopez, Ray Liotta and "Shades of Blue" Back on the Beat for a Second Season on NBC
In L+3 results from Nielsen Media Research through its first three telecasts, "Shades of Blue" has averaged a 2.5 rating in adults 18-49 and 11.2 million viewers overall.

[02/05/16 - 01:19 PM]
ESPN to Televise "Monday Night Football" Game from Mexico City
The Texans-Raiders matchup will be played at famed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Monday, November 21 (week 11) of the 2016 NFL season.

[02/05/16 - 12:24 PM]
Investigation Discovery's World Premiere of "20/20 on ID Presents Homicide" Reveals Never-Before-Heard Details
The interview airs as part of three original hours, premiering on Wednesday, February 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/05/16 - 12:23 PM]
Investigation Discovery Begins 2016 as the #10 Network in Prime in Ad-Supported Cable
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for the month of January.

[02/05/16 - 12:10 PM]
NBA and Turner's Cartoon Network Team Up for the Kids Channel's Annual "NBA All-Star Jam"
LeBron James makes an appearance as an animated version of himself on Cartoon Network's hit series "Teen Titans Go!"; while Paul George, Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard are featured in "We Bare Bears."

[02/05/16 - 12:09 PM]
Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen Joins the Cast of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" as "Dr. Everett Scott"
He'll play the uber intelligent, ex-science teacher, now working for the Bureau of Investigation looking into UFOs and ends up at the castle while searching for his nephew, Eddie.

[02/05/16 - 12:00 PM]
"The Last Man on Earth" to Return Sunday, March 6, On FOX
Also on March 6, "Bordertown," the new animated series from executive producers Mark Hentemann and Seth MacFarlane, will move to its new time period, Sundays at 7:00/6:00c.

[02/05/16 - 11:20 AM]
E!'s "Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry" Expands Season One Order
The two additional installments expand its freshman run to a total of 10 episodes.

[02/05/16 - 10:57 AM]
Fall Out Boy, Little Big Town, Ne-Yo and Pentatonix Perform on "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60"
Derek Hough, who serves as Master of Ceremonies for the evening, sings and dances to the song "Step in Time," from Walt Disney Pictures Oscar-winning "Mary Poppins," with special guest Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke.

[02/05/16 - 10:47 AM]
FOX's "Grease: Live" Grows 20% in Total Viewers After 3 Days, FOX to Air Encore on Easter Sunday
FOX further spins the numbers for the week of January 25-31.

[02/05/16 - 10:29 AM]
CBS Multi-Platform Snapshot - Top Five Most Popular Programs on Various Platforms This Season
CBS further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[02/05/16 - 10:18 AM]
With Live + 3-Day Viewing, "Scorpion" Moves Up to the Week's #2 Program
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of January 25-31.

[02/05/16 - 09:56 AM]
Season 14 of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress" Celebrates Heroes, Brides with a Twist and Special Celebrity Guests
Entering into its 14th season, the hit series debuts with a new theme song written by platinum-selling country music star Kristian Bush of Sugarland.

[02/05/16 - 09:10 AM]
The Third Episode of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" Ranks #3 in the 8-9 Hour
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, February 4.

[02/05/16 - 08:47 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Charts with "American Idol"
The network holds off second place CBS in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/05/16 - 08:46 AM]
Catherine Hardwicke ("Twilight") Signs on to Direct First Two Episodes of New USA Network Crime Thriller "Eyewitness"
From Universal Cable Productions, the U.S. adaptation of the successful Norwegian crime thriller (original title "Øyevitne") explores a grisly crime from the point of view of the eyewitness.

[02/05/16 - 08:37 AM]
ABC's "Madoff" Mini-Series Closes with Solid Numbers on Thursday
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 4.

[02/05/16 - 08:33 AM]
"Shades of Blue" Is Up vs. NBC's Regular-Program Slot Average Prior to "Shades" by 38%
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 4.

[02/05/16 - 08:31 AM]
Video: David Lynch Executive Produced Netflix Original Documentary - "My Beautiful Broken Brain" Trailer and Key Art
The film follows Lotje's Sodderland's incredible story of rehabilitation and recovery from a traumatic hemorrhagic stroke.

[02/05/16 - 08:22 AM]
WE tv's Hit Series "Mary Mary" Returns Thursday, March 3 at 9 PM ET/PT
In the new season, Erica Campbell is at the top of her game having won a Grammy, Dove and Soul Train Award, and Tina's solo career is on the rise.

[02/05/16 - 05:30 AM]
Netflix Renews "Orange Is the New Black" for Three Additional Seasons
Concurrently, it was announced that Jenji Kohan has committed to continue as executive producer and showrunner for seasons five, six and seven.

[02/04/16 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 4
Updates include: Jane Levy to star in "My Time/Your Time" at CBS; Craig Robinson to host Spike TV's "Caraoke Showdown"; and Jessica Collins, Corey Cott tapped for Amazon's "The Interestings."

[02/04/16 - 10:34 PM]
Lifetime's "Project Runway Junior" Crowns Youngest Winner in Franchise History
The winner receives a scholarship to the prestigious FIDM in California, a complete home sewing and crafting studio provided by Brother, a feature in Seventeen Magazine and a $25,000 cash prize, to help launch their line.

[02/04/16 - 03:31 PM]
Additional Cast Announced for Freeform's Highly Anticipated New Original Series "Dead of Summer"
The network also announced today that "Dead of Summer" creators and executive producers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis will be directing the first episode of the series.

[02/04/16 - 02:24 PM]
A+E Networks'(R) Lifetime(R) Launches "Bring It!" Live Summer 2016 Tour to Increase Fan Engagement for Hit Series
Fans will have the chance to become part of the action as they see Miss D and her Dancing Dolls perform their never before seen routines live onstage.

[02/04/16 - 02:00 PM]
New Late-Night Sketch Comedy Series "Party Over Here," From The Lonely Island and Comedian Paul Scheer, To Premiere Saturday, March 12, On FOX
The half-hour series stars newcomers and actress/comedians Nicole Byer, Jessica McKenna and Alison Rich.

[02/04/16 - 01:08 PM]
FOX Sports, Sports Illustrated Partner to Promote Daytona 500, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2016 with FOX TV Special
"Jeff Gordon Daytona 500 Kickoff Celebration" premieres Saturday, February 20 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[02/04/16 - 12:40 PM]
Freeform's "Valentine's Day with Your BAE" Programming Event on February 13-14
Freeform (the new name for ABC Family) is giving you the perfect opportunity to watch all your favorite romantic comedies all weekend long during the programming event.

[02/04/16 - 12:00 PM]
USA Network Renews "Colony" for a Second Season
From Legendary Television and Universal Cable Productions, the series centers on one family's struggle to survive and bring liberty back to the people of an occupied Los Angeles.

[02/04/16 - 11:30 AM]
Jason Patric to Star in Season Two of "Wayward Pines" on FOX
Patric will portray Dr. Theo Yedlin, a confident, driven surgeon whose leadership skills will prove invaluable to the residents of Wayward Pines.

[02/04/16 - 11:13 AM]
Dan Stevens, Aubrey Plaza and Jean Smart Cast In FX Networks' Pilot "Legion"
They'll join Rachel Keller in a previously announced role in the pilot, which will begin production in March.

[02/04/16 - 11:01 AM]
Grammy Award Winner Seal Cast as Pontius Pilate in "The Passion"
Seal joins previously announced host and narrator Tyler Perry, and cast members Jencarlos Canela (Jesus Christ), Chris Daughtry (Judas), Prince Royce (the disciple Peter) and Trisha Yearwood (Mary, the mother of Jesus).

[02/04/16 - 11:01 AM]
Legendary Satirist Al Yankovic to Voice Title Role in Disney XD's Animated Comedy Series "Milo Murphy's Law"
Also on tap are Christian Slater, Vanessa Williams, Sarah Chalke, Jemaine Clement, Sabrina Carpenter, MeKai Curtis, Chrissie Fit and Vincent Martella.

[02/04/16 - 10:10 AM]
Tony Shalhoub Joins the Cast of "BrainDead"
Shalhoub will play Red Wheatus, a hard-drinking, fun-loving Republican senator who has spent decades in Washington making deals.

[02/04/16 - 10:04 AM]
ABC News Presents "Journey to the Oscars(R)," Sunday, February 21
The special features in-depth, emotional stories about some of the most notable 2016 Oscar nominees, including Sylvester Stallone, Brie Larson, Bryan Cranston, Sir Ridley Scott and Matt Damon.

[02/04/16 - 09:55 AM]
FYI(TM) Scores Best Month Ever Among Adults 18-49 for January
FYI spins the numbers for the month of January.

[02/04/16 - 09:37 AM]
Showtime Networks Elevates Tom Christie to Chief Operating Officer
Additionally, Christie will continue to have oversight of the planning and execution of future strategies and new business ventures.

[02/04/16 - 09:13 AM]
Video: First Trailer for the Viceland Series About the Rising Stars in Stand-Up Comedy, "Flophouse!"
Featuring comedians Clare O'Kane, Solomon Georgio, Brandon Wardell (and many other very funny people) and directed by filmmaker Lance Bangs, "Flophouse" is a comedy show with all the comforts of home.

[02/04/16 - 08:49 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Continues Demo Reign with "American Idol"
The network also sees week-to-week growth from "Hell's Kitchen" among adults 18-49.

[02/04/16 - 08:45 AM]
Science Channel Orders All-New Episodes of "Outrageous Acts of Science" for Summer 2016
Last month's season debut ranked among the series' top 5 performances of all time based on Men 25-54 rating and drove Science Channel to a top 5 cable ranking in the timeslot.

[02/04/16 - 07:14 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Cooked" Alex Gibney and Michael Pollan's New Docu-Series
The series premieres on February 16 at the Berlinale Film Festival in the Culinary Cinema Program, and launches globally on Netflix February 19.

[02/04/16 - 06:31 AM]
Additional Performers Announced for "The 58th Annual Grammy Awards(R)," Monday, Feb. 15 on CBS
Nominee Justin Bieber will join fellow nominees Diplo and Skrillex to perform their Grammy(R)-nominated hit "Where Are Ü Now," marking the Jack Ü duo's first live television performance.

[02/04/16 - 06:27 AM]
Cartoon Network Continues to Innovate New Models for Content Development
"Cartoon Network is no longer just creating series, we are creating animated worlds," said Rob Sorcher.

[02/04/16 - 05:13 AM]
Chris Evans Reveals New "Top Gear" Friend
Matt LeBlanc's appointment marks the first time the show has ever had a non-British host in its 39-year history.

[02/04/16 - 05:03 AM]
Stellar Lineup of Stars Align for "The Tonight Show" When the #1 Late-Night Series Comes to Los Angeles Feb. 15-19
Will Ferrell, Christina Aguilera, Zach Galifianakis, Ronda Rousey, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg, ZAYN, Vince Vaughn, Ryan Seacrest, Dead & Company, Bryan Cranston, Demi Lovato and The Weeknd are all on tap.

[02/03/16 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 3
Updates include: Barry Sloane, Edwin Hodge cast in History's "Six"; Emily Rios tapped for "The Infamous" at A&E; and WGN America cancels "Manhattan" after two seasons.

[02/03/16 - 03:46 PM]
E! Delivers January Ratings Success, Up 35% Among Total Viewers and 29% Among A18-49 in Primetime
E! spins the numbers for the month of January.

[02/03/16 - 03:04 PM]
Miley Cyrus Set as Key Adviser on "The Voice"
"When Miley speaks everyone pays attention. Our artists are very lucky to have the benefit of her instincts and wisdom," said Paul Telegdy.







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[03/04/26 - 09:16 AM]
Where Champions Are Crowned: ESPN Networks Deliver Comprehensive 2025-26 NCAA Winter Championships Coverage in March and April
ESPN networks will commence the championship season with multiple NCAA selection specials, providing fans with their first look at the tournament fields.

[03/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Premiere Date for "The Four Seasons" Season 2
The new season - due on Thursday, May 28, 2026 - will feature the return of Tina Fey, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, Erika Henningsen, and Colman Domingo.

[03/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
First Look & Date Announcement: Hulu's "Pizza Movie"
"Pizza Movie" premieres April 3, 2026, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US, and on Disney+ internationally.

[03/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
The Man. The Myth. The Scape G.O.A.T.

[03/04/26 - 09:00 AM]
The CW Network to Broadcast Six Banana Ball Games During the 2026 Season
The first game between the Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals will air live on Sunday, May 10 (2:30-5:00 pm ET) from Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

[03/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Lucy Boynton, Babou Ceesay, and Peter Mullan Join "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" for Season 2
Every journey needs new companions.

[03/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Age of Attraction" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Age is thrown out the window when singles search for their soulmates in this dating series. Is love truly ageless, or will the years come between them?

[03/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Last One Laughing UK" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Season 2, starring Bob Mortimer, Alan Carr, Diane Morgan, Romesh Ranganathan, Mel Giedroyc, David Mitchell, Maisie Adam, Sam Campbell, Gbemisola Ikumelo, and Amy Gledhill, arrives to Prime Video on March 19.

[03/04/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Blumhouse's Horror Phenomenon "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" Beginning April 3
The second installment of the hit franchise stars Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Matthew Lillard and more.

[03/04/26 - 07:31 AM]
Jason Benetti Joins NBC Sports as Play-by-Play Voice of "Sunday Night Baseball" on NBC and Peacock
Benetti debuts in his new role on Thursday, March 26, at Dodger Stadium, as the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks, with coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

[03/04/26 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Miss Scarlet" Season 7 Announcement
The drama will return for Season 7, which will be the series finale.

[03/04/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces March 30 Premiere Date for "Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait"
The documentary will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[03/04/26 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "The Giant Falls" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When his long-lost father resurfaces, a tour guide must navigate old wounds and confront a choice that will define both of their futures.

[03/04/26 - 04:31 AM]
Video: "Made in Korea" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A woman from a small town in Tamil Nadu moves to South Korea - a place she always dreamed of - but struggles to find her footing in a foreign land.

[03/04/26 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Unchosen" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Welcome to the Fellowship of the Divine. Get to know your place. Coming soon to Netflix.