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[03/17/16 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 17
Updates include: J.D. Pardo is the latest to join ABC's "The Jury"; Daniel Bonjour set for a role on The CW's "Frequency"; and Sterling Sulieman is "Still Star-Crossed" for ABC.

[03/17/16 - 05:00 PM]
Robert Knepper, Rockmond Dunbar and Amaury Nolasco Return to "Prison Break," An All-New Event Series Premiering in the 2016-2017 Season on FOX
They'll join the previously announced Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell and Sarah Wayne Callies.

[03/17/16 - 03:11 PM]
Discovery Announces Premiere Date for "Harley and the Davidsons"; Signs Three New Cast Members
Gabe Luna, Alex Shaffer and Sean Scully are all bound for the three-night event, premiering Monday, September 5.

[03/17/16 - 03:11 PM]
"My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" Heads to the Crystal Empire in a New Season Starting March 26
Packed with new adventures, characters and self-discovery, Season 6 kicks off with a very special one-hour premiere.

[03/17/16 - 02:32 PM]
Hulu and Universal Ink Groundbreaking Deal for Curious George(R) TV
The deal will bring past and future seasons of the two-time Emmy(R) Award-winning series, as well as television specials and feature-length original movies from everyone's favorite monkey, exclusively to Hulu.

[03/17/16 - 02:03 PM]
History(R) Greenlights Hit Drama Series "Vikings" for a Fifth Season
Plus: Golden Globe(R) Award winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers joins the cast for season five.

[03/17/16 - 01:25 PM]
ABC Axes "Of Kings and Prophets" After Two Airings
New episodes of "Beyond the Tank" will fill the show's Tuesday, 10:00/9:00c time period going forward.

[03/17/16 - 12:30 PM]
Emily Browning Cast as Laura Moon in Starz and FremantleMedia's "American Gods"
Browning joins Ian McShane and Ricky Whittle who were recently announced to play Mr. Wednesday and Shadow Moon, respectively.

[03/17/16 - 12:02 PM]
Christopher Meloni Graces the Stage on Bravo Media's Emmy-Winning "Inside the Actors Studio" Thursday, March 31 at 8PM ET/PT
"Think 'Oz,' think 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,' think 'Wet Hot American Summer,' and you'll have some idea of the variety, scope, startling candor and unbridled hilarity Christopher Meloni brought to our stage," said Lipton.

[03/17/16 - 11:43 AM]
"Good Witch" Returns for Season Two April 17 on Hallmark Channel
In the season opener, Cassie (Catherine Bell) and her handsome neighbor, Dr. Sam Radford (James Denton), finally seem ready to move their relationship forward.

[03/17/16 - 11:39 AM]
HBO Films' "All the Way" to Debut May 21
Bryan Cranston reprises his Tony-winning role in the film, a riveting behind-the-scenes look at President Lyndon B. Johnson's tumultuous first year in office after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

[03/17/16 - 11:12 AM]
New Episodes of Participant Media Original Series "Angry Planet" to Premiere on Pivot on April 1 Kicking Off Earth Month Programming
The network also announced it has acquired the rights to "All At Once: On the Road," a documentary following the environmentally friendly tour of musician Jack Johnson, and "How to Change the World," a film that explores the roots of the Greenpeace organization.

[03/17/16 - 11:09 AM]
Video: Watch the First Promo for Season Four of "Inside Amy Schumer"
Season four of "Inside Amy Schumer" premieres Thursday, April 21 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/17/16 - 11:09 AM]
CBS Announces Summer Premiere Dates
Scripted dramas "BrainDead" (Monday, June 13), "American Gothic" (Wednesday, June 22) and "Zoo" (Tuesday, June 28) will join the network's mainstay "Big Brother."

[03/17/16 - 11:06 AM]
Sold! Bravo Media's Real Estate Gurus Return as "Million Dollar Listing New York" Premieres on Thursday, April 21 at 9PM ET/PT
Fredrik Eklund, Luis D. Ortiz and Ryan Serhant are back on the market as season five premieres with a special 90-minute episode.

[03/17/16 - 10:56 AM]
Ron Miscavige, Father of Scientology Leader David Miscavige, Speaks to ABC News' "20/20" About His Son's Upbringing
The special edition airs Friday, April 29 at 10:00/9:00c on ABC.

[03/17/16 - 10:55 AM]
Freshman Standout "Growing Up Hip Hop" Renewed for Second Season on WE tv
The show, featuring a new generation of hip hop moguls blazing new paths from the shadows of their famous parents, includes Angela Simmons, Romeo Miller, Damon "Boogie" Dash, Kristinia DeBarge, TJ Mizell and Egypt Criss.

[03/17/16 - 10:49 AM]
A&E Network Developing New Showcase Series "50 Cent Presents" (working title)
The series will combine sketches, standup, reality experiments, music, magic, dance and celebrity guest appearances.

[03/17/16 - 10:22 AM]
Investigation Discovery Revives Viewer-Favorite Series "Disappeared" for a Seventh Season
The series returns Monday, April 11 at 10:00/9:00c with 10 all-new episodes featuring missing persons cases.

[03/17/16 - 10:15 AM]
ABC and Warner Bros. Television Group Announce Unprecedented Stacking Rights Deal for Series Debuting in 2016-17 and 2017-18 Seasons
Viewers now have previously unavailable full season catch-up flexibility to enjoy and binge on their favorite network series as well as to discover new series across a variety of platforms and devices.

[03/17/16 - 09:12 AM]
New TLC Series "Two in a Million" Brings People Together Who Share the Same Rare Medical Conditions
The series premieres Wednesday, April 6 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[03/17/16 - 09:09 AM]
Media Icon Sway Calloway Joins the VH1 Family
Sway's first partnership with VH1 will be on the new series "Behind The... ," an expansion of the renowned VH1 "Behind The Music" franchise that will explore all facets of pop culture and its intersection with current cultural and political issues.

[03/17/16 - 09:03 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Takes Home Top Honors in Viewers, Demos
A new "Survivor: Kaoh Rong" helps spark the Eye's victory.

[03/17/16 - 07:37 AM]
DIY Network Premieres Renovation Series Focused on Historic Homes in "Nashville Flipped"
Premiering Wednesday, April 13, the series stars Troy Dean Shafer, a contractor who rebuilds rundown homes in the city's historic communities.

[03/17/16 - 07:29 AM]
Finn Jones to Star in the Netflix Original Series "Marvel's Iron Fist"
Jones will play Daniel Rand, who returns to New York City after being missing for years.

[03/17/16 - 07:21 AM]
"Kendra on Top" Season Five Premieres Friday, April 1 at 9 PM ET/PT
After dealing with a series of shocking events last year, Kendra and Hank have managed to persevere and avoid becoming another Hollywood divorce statistic.

[03/17/16 - 06:01 AM]
Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton to Make Her Second Appearance on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Thursday, March 24
Additional guests that evening include Peter Krause and musical guest Fifth Harmony.

[03/16/16 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 16
Updates include: Michael Weatherly to topline "Bull" for CBS; Bill Bellamy to play "Havoc" at FOX; and Minnie Driver to get "Speechless" on ABC.

[03/16/16 - 06:00 PM]
FOX Orders Third Season of Hit Drama "Gotham"
The series ranks among this season's Top 10 entertainment programs overall among Men 18-49, and places among the season's Top 5 broadcast dramas among Men 18-49 and Men 18-34.

[03/16/16 - 04:30 PM]
"Entertainment Tonight's" Nischelle Turner Joins the Cast of "The Passion"
Turner will report live from the procession route throughout the two-hour inspirational event.

[03/16/16 - 01:02 PM]
CBS Announces Finale Dates, Return Dates and Special Events
Highlights include the return of "Person of Interest" on Tuesday, May 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/16/16 - 11:30 AM]
Talented Junior Chefs Showcase Their Skills on Food Network in New Season of "Chopped Junior"
Guest judges include Jerome Bettis, Ayesha Curry, Haylie Duff, Jennie Garth, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Carla Hall, Tony Hawk, Eddie Jackson, Ali Larter, Kelsey Nixon, Andrew Rannells, Rico Rodriguez, Debby Ryan, Alison Sweeney, Christine Taylor and more.

[03/16/16 - 11:00 AM]
Dear Diary: TV Land Orders Pilot Script of "Heathers"
The script is written by Jason Micallef, and Tom Rosenberg and Gary Lucchesi will executive produce for Lakeshore Entertainment.

[03/16/16 - 10:30 AM]
Dove Cameron Performs "Genie in a Bottle" in a "Descendants"-Themed Music Video Debuting March 18 on Disney Channel
In this music video, Mal is transported into the magic lamp of Jordan (Iman Karran), the daughter of "Aladdin's" Genie, after wishing she had Jordan's magical powers.

[03/16/16 - 10:19 AM]
Video: OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Unveils First Look at New Original Drama Series "Greenleaf" in Advance of June Premiere
The family drama set against the backdrop of a sprawling Memphis megachurch will now launch with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22.

[03/16/16 - 10:18 AM]
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Team with Adaptive Studios, Pilgrim Media Group and go90(TM) for High-Concept, Interactive, Mobile-First Reality Competition Series "The Runner"
The project has been 16 years in the making: originally sold to ABC in 2000 and it was again sold to Yahoo in 2006 where it remained in development.

[03/16/16 - 10:02 AM]
Andrea Parker Returns as Series Regular on Seventh Season of Freeform's "Pretty Little Liars"
The airdate for the seventh season of "Pretty Little Liars" has not been announced.

[03/16/16 - 09:03 AM]
More Performers Announced for the "51st Academy of Country Music Awards(R)," Broadcast Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 3 on CBS
Brett Eldredge and Chris Young with Cassadee Pope have been added to the incredible lineup of artists scheduled to perform.

[03/16/16 - 09:00 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders Second Season of Provocative Docu-Series "Dark Net"
Produced and developed by cutting edge media and technology company, Vocativ, the docu-series explores the dangers of the internet's unregulated underbelly known as the deep web.

[03/16/16 - 09:00 AM]
Freeform Premieres Disney's "Frozen" During the "Frozen" Weekend Programming Event March 26 and 27
You'll also get the chance to hang out with other quirky, lovable characters such as Carl Fredricksen, Dumbo, and a bunny named E.B. Who knows, you may just meet some characters that are worth melting for.

[03/16/16 - 08:49 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Holds Onto Demo Crown for NBC
Said telecast helps boost newcomer "Crowded" to the top spot at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/16/16 - 08:32 AM]
"The Real O'Neals" Holds Nearly All of Its Week-Ago Premiere
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 15.

[03/16/16 - 08:28 AM]
"Crowded" Generates Strong Sampling, Wins in Every Key Measure
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 15.

[03/16/16 - 08:08 AM]
Chelsea Handler Wrote Her Own Press Release for Her New Netflix Talk Show
The half-hour talk show will air Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays beginning May 11.

[03/16/16 - 08:01 AM]
Travel Channel Series Gets New Name: "Secret Eats with Adam Richman"
The series, previously known as "Man Finds Food," will roll out this summer on the network.

[03/16/16 - 07:47 AM]
WE tv Greenlights "My Life Is a Telenovela"
Set in Miami, the series will follow a group of beautiful and fierce Latina actresses and actors working in this hyper-competitive world, which has captivated hundreds of millions of viewers.

[03/16/16 - 07:43 AM]
"Maron" Starts Over in Season Four - Premieres Wednesday, May 4 at 9:00pm ET/PT on IFC
Having blown his sobriety, he has now lost it all: house, friends, career, even his cats are all gone.

[03/15/16 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 15
Updates include: Jennifer Beals to star in NBC's "Taken"; Sakina Jaffrey set as lead in ABC's "Toast"; and Stephen Fry to visit "The Great Indoors" at CBS.

[03/15/16 - 02:37 PM]
AMC and Sony Pictures Television Announce the Season Three Renewal of Emmy(R) Nominated Drama "Better Call Saul"
Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould will return as showrunners for the new 10-episode season.

[03/15/16 - 01:43 PM]
E! Announces New Documentary Series Taking Viewers Exclusively Inside the Private World of Global Superstar Mariah Carey
The eight one-hour episode docu-series, "Mariah's World" will grant VIP access to the songstress like never before as she begins her "Sweet Sweet Fantasy" tour of the United Kingdom, Europe and Africa, all while planning her upcoming wedding to Australian business mogul, James Packer.







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[03/04/26 - 03:01 PM]
FX's "Disinherited" - New Drama from Emmy Award Winner Peter Gould and T-Street Ordered to Series on FX and Hulu
Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen star as a pair of scrappy sisters thrust by an unexpected inheritance into a world of generational wealth and long-buried crimes.

[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.