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[02/29/16 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 29
Updates include: "Mad Dogs" won't get second season at Amazon; "Bunk'd," "Best Friends Whenever" renewed by Disney Channel; and Sarah Shahi cast as "Drew" at CBS.

[02/29/16 - 01:20 PM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "black-ish" Grows to a 7-Week High
ABC further spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 24.

[02/29/16 - 12:38 PM]
"Street Outlaws: New Orleans" Ranks as Discovery's Highest-Rated Monday New Series Debut Ever
Discovery further spins the numbers for Monday, February 22.

[02/29/16 - 12:13 PM]
Super Tuesday on Science Includes Live Coverage of Scott Kelly's Return to Earth from Space
Science Channel will break into programming at 11:27PM with live coverage of Kelly's return to earth from space.

[02/29/16 - 10:46 AM]
Video: Season 3 Promo for "Botched" Now Available
E!'s reality series returns with new episodes this spring.

[02/29/16 - 10:01 AM]
CBS Renews "NCIS," The #1 Television Drama Series in the U.S. and Worldwide, For Two More Seasons
Plus: series star and executive producer Mark Harmon has signed a new two-year deal.

[02/29/16 - 09:55 AM]
"Listed Sisters" Joins HGTV's Roster of Home Renovation Series
Sisters Alana and Lex LeBlanc, a real estate and home design duo in Nashville, will star in HGTV's new home renovation series.

[02/29/16 - 09:54 AM]
Video: Season 12 Promo for "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Now Available
New episodes of E!'s flagship series return this spring.

[02/29/16 - 09:16 AM]
"Everything Is Copy," A Candid Portrait of Nora Ephron, Debuts March 21, Exclusively on HBO
The film tracks Nora Ephron's rise from the mailroom of Newsweek to a notable stint reporting for the New York Post, where she caught the eye of influential editors like Harold Hayes, Clay Felker and Helen Gurley Brown.

[02/29/16 - 09:13 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins Big with "88th Annual Academy Awards"
The Alphabet's coverage however is down a few ticks from last year among adults 18-49.

[02/29/16 - 09:11 AM]
Live + 7 Day Ratings: ABC's "How to Get Away with Murder" Earns Its First-Ever Triple-Digit Lift and Biggest-Ever Playback Increase
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of February 8-14.

[02/29/16 - 08:35 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Is the Top Non-Oscars Telecast of the Night on the Big 4 in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 28.

[02/29/16 - 08:10 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Kicks Off Super Tuesday with Patriotic Parade of "Aerial America" on March 1
Said stunt will feature a 14-hour marathon of the 14 participating primary states on Super Tuesday, March 1.

[02/29/16 - 07:38 AM]
Science Channel's Premiere of "Telescope" Drives Network to Break Sunday Primetime Viewership Records on Sun., Feb. 21
Science Channel further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 21.

[02/29/16 - 07:15 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Presentation "A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness" Receives Academy Award(R) for Best Documentary Short
The groundbreaking documentary debuts Monday, March 7 (9:00-9:40 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, to commemorate International Women's Day (March 8).

[02/29/16 - 07:05 AM]
Turner Is First to Apply Watson Technology to Broadcast Advertising Sales
"Turner is investing in innovation that allows our partners to have access to real time intelligence leading to faster and smarter business decisions," said Michael Strober.

[02/29/16 - 06:47 AM]
ABC's 2016 "Academy Awards(R)" Is TV's Top Entertainment Telecast in 1 Year
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 28.

[02/28/16 - 08:22 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Sparks Demo Victory for ABC
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 for the second consecutive week.

[02/27/16 - 09:01 AM]
"The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals" Rise with Crossover
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, February 26.

[02/27/16 - 08:52 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Claims Top Honors in Total Viewers, Demos
"The Amazing Race" and "Hawaii Five-0" were even with last week's numbers in adults 18-49.

[02/27/16 - 08:31 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Grows 50% Week to Week in 18-49 to Hit a Five-Week High
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, February 26.

[02/26/16 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 26
Updates include: USA pulls the plug on "Satisfaction"; Bill Paxton to lead "Training Day" at CBS; and Camila Mendes is set as Veronica Lodge in The CW's "Riverdale."

[02/26/16 - 02:34 PM]
Melissa James Gibson and Frank Pugliese Named Showrunners for Netflix Original Series, "House of Cards"
"I welcome Frank and Melissa in their new roles on 'House of Cards' and look forward to collaborating with them and our creative team on Season Five," said executive producer Kevin Spacey.

[02/26/16 - 02:14 PM]
A New Season of Fast N' Loud Spin-Off "Misfit Garage" Fires Up Motor Mondays Starting Monday, March 7, on Discovery
The series follows mechanics who joined forces to create their own startup hot rod shop, Fired Up Garage, to rival Richard Rawlings' Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas.

[02/26/16 - 02:00 PM]
Emmy and Golden Globe Award-Winner Jimmy Smits Tapped for Key Role in the FOX Drama Pilot "24: Legacy"
Smits joins previously announced cast members Corey Hawkins, Miranda Otto and Teddy Sears.

[02/26/16 - 10:49 AM]
Showtime(R) Presents the World Premiere of "Spring Broke" from Executive Producer Alex Gibney
The documentary details the raucous history of the infamous spring vacation revelries in Daytona, Florida.

[02/26/16 - 09:00 AM]
"The Passion: New Orleans" Soundtrack Set for Release on March 18 Via Deep Well/Virgin Records
The soundtrack features cast members Jencarlos Canela, Chris Daughtry, Prince Royce, Seal and Trisha Yearwood, plus special guests Yolanda Adams, Shane Harper and Michael W. Smith.

[02/26/16 - 08:54 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Extends Demo Win Streak to Eight
FOX has led Thursday night among adults 18-49 for eight consecutive weeks.

[02/26/16 - 08:34 AM]
ABC Poised to Lead Its 3rd-Straight Thursday in Live + 3 Day Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 25.

[02/26/16 - 08:28 AM]
"DC's Legends of Tomorrow" and "The 100" Rise on Thursday
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, February 25.

[02/26/16 - 08:25 AM]
Despite GOP Debate Competition, "Blacklist" & "Apocalypse" Maintain 100% Week to Week
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 25.

[02/25/16 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 25
Updates include: Finn Jones to play "Marvel's Iron Fist" for Netflix; Marsha Thomason to lead FOX's "Zoobiquity"; and Reshma Shetty cast in "Bunker Hill" at CBS.

[02/25/16 - 10:01 PM]
"American Idol" Top 10 Finalists Revealed
Four of the contestants were unanimously chosen by the judges last night - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. - and the remaining six were chosen by America's votes.

[02/25/16 - 02:12 PM]
CBS News to Deliver a Full Day of Original Reporting on Super Tuesday Across All Platforms
Scott Pelley, Norah O'Donnell, Charlie Rose and John Dickerson will lead the network's primetime coverage (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.

[02/25/16 - 02:00 PM]
Video: Watch the First Look at the Spring Premiere of "Empire"
New episodes resume Wednesday, March 30 at 9:00/8:00c on FOX.

[02/25/16 - 12:57 PM]
"Bones" Renewed for Final Farewell Season on FOX
When "Bones" ends its run, the series will have completed 246 original episodes, making it one of the longest running FOX series ever.

[02/25/16 - 12:36 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries to Premiere New York Times Bestselling Author Sandra Brown's "White Hot" Starring Shenae Grimes-Beech, Sean Faris and John Schneider
The original movie for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries premieres Sunday, April 17 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/25/16 - 12:01 PM]
Pop Brings Fans Closer to the Stars on Hollywood's Biggest Night with "Entertainment Tonight at the Oscars(R) Live On Pop" Sunday, Feb. 28 at 5:00 PM, ET/2:00 PM, PT
The special is a two and a half-hour live broadcast hosted by Nancy O'Dell and Kevin Frazier with correspondent Nischelle Turner and fashion expert Jeannie Mai.

[02/25/16 - 12:00 PM]
Scooter Braun to Serve as Creative Executive Producer of the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards
The RDMA event is set for Saturday, April 30 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

[02/25/16 - 11:08 AM]
DNCE Set to Perform at the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards
The high-energy performance will extend beyond the stage, into the audience, culminating in an epic slime dousing.

[02/25/16 - 10:48 AM]
"The Tonight Show" Easily Outperforms CBS, ABC Timeslot Competition, Winning in All Key Measures for Week of Feb. 15-19
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 15-19.

[02/25/16 - 10:28 AM]
Tyler Perry's "If Loving You Is Wrong" Returns to OWN with All-New Episodes This March
New episodes will begin Tuesday, March 15 at 10:00/9:00c following the season finale of "The Haves and the Have Nots."

[02/25/16 - 10:26 AM]
Principal Photography Wraps on Bounce TV's First Original Drama "Saints & Sinners"
The newcomer will be seen Sunday nights at 9:00/8:00c starting March 6.

[02/25/16 - 10:18 AM]
Golf Channel Films' "'86" Generates More Than 500 Submissions of "Where Was I" Stories Chronicling Jack Nicklaus' Historic Masters Win
A sneak preview of this Golf Channel Films project will debut during today's coverage of The Honda Classic on Golf Channel, where live coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET.

[02/25/16 - 10:10 AM]
Video: Cinemax / "Banshee" Season 4 Trailer & Key Art
The series returns for its eight-episode fourth and final season on Friday, April 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/25/16 - 10:02 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Returns with Back-to-Back Shows
Jonah Hill and musical guest Future are on tap for March 5 while Ariana Grande will host and perform on March 12.

[02/25/16 - 10:01 AM]
Spike TV Orders "The Mist" Production Pilot from Dimension Television
The Spike original scripted series tells a harrowing story about a seemingly innocuous mist that seeps into a small town and creates immense havoc.

[02/25/16 - 10:00 AM]
New Adventure Drama "Houdini & Doyle" to Premiere Monday, May 2, on FOX
The newcomer will take over the Monday, 9:00/8:00c hour from "Lucifer," which wraps its freshman run the week prior.

[02/25/16 - 09:46 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Is the Most-Watched Late-Night Show Across All Social Platforms
"The Tonight Show" has been a leader and early adopter in the live social video space, from monologue rehearsals and music performances on platforms from Meerkat to Periscope to Facebook Live.

[02/25/16 - 09:32 AM]
Video: Exclusive First Look at "Taboo" Starring Oscar Nominee Tom Hardy
The first trailer is being released as production continues in London with a major international cast for FX and BBC One.







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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
The new season follows Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they've rekindled their tumultuous romance in time for spring semester at Baird College.

[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
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[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.