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[04/01/16 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 1
Updates include: Gillian Flynn's "Sharp Objects" lands at HBO with Amy Adams as lead; Graham Beckel, Luke Kirby cast in Hulu's "When the Street Lights Go On"; and FOX's "Sleepy Hollow" loses a series regular.

[04/01/16 - 04:46 PM]
Netflix to Premiere The Fundamentals of Caring on June 24, 2016
Based on the novel by Jonathan Evison, the film stars Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Ehle, Megan Ferguson and Frederick Weller.

[04/01/16 - 03:34 PM]
AMC Releases First Tease of "Feed the Beast" and Announces May 31st Premiere
The series, starring David Schwimmer and Jim Sturgess, is a drama about two best friends who take one last shot at their dream of opening a restaurant.

[04/01/16 - 02:19 PM]
Jessica Henwick Joins Netflix Original Series "Marvel's Iron Fist"
A martial arts expert running her own dojo, Colleen Wing will serve as an invaluable ally to Danny Rand as he returns to his life in New York.

[04/01/16 - 12:58 PM]
Video: AMC Releases New Teaser for Highly Anticipated Series "Preacher"
The video will be released on-air during this Sunday night's season six finale of "The Walking Dead."

[04/01/16 - 12:40 PM]
Discovery Wraps Quarter As the #1 Non-Sports Cable Network; Owning 8 of the Top 10 Cable Series for Men
Discovery spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2016.

[04/01/16 - 12:20 PM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" Bring the Shade with a Two-Part Reunion Beginning on Sunday, April 10 at 10PM ET/PT
Said event concludes the following Sunday, April 17 at an earlier time of 8:00/7:00c.

[04/01/16 - 12:01 PM]
Amazon's "Bosch" Will Return for Season 3
The streaming service broke the news this afternoon.

[04/01/16 - 11:58 AM]
USA Network Orders Eight Additional Episodes for Fourth Season of Hit Reality Series "Chrisley Knows Best"
Currently underway, part one of the fourth season airs Tuesdays at 10:00/9:00c, with the back eight episodes set to premiere this fall.

[04/01/16 - 11:57 AM]
USA Network's "First Impressions" Announces Host, Celebrity Line-Up and Premiere Date
Freddie Prinze, Jr. will host the weekly half-hour battle, which premieres Tuesday, May 10 at 10:30/9:30c.

[04/01/16 - 11:30 AM]
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Renewed for 13th and 14th Seasons
The previously announced season 12 will premiere in early 2017.

[04/01/16 - 11:13 AM]
VH1 Greenlights "Hit the Floor" Summer Special
The special will deliver all the excitement, drama and passion that Ahsha & Derek are beloved for and will also explore the huge finale cliffhanger: Who shot Jelena?

[04/01/16 - 11:01 AM]
No Foolin', ESPN Leads Cable in Q1 Prime among Men 18+, 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54
ESPN spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2016.

[04/01/16 - 10:55 AM]
Video: Trailer Debuts for Netflix Original Series "Marseille"
All eight episodes will premiere on Thursday, May 5 exclusively on Netflix around the world.

[04/01/16 - 10:05 AM]
Video: E!'s "Famously Single" First Look - Brandi Glanville, Pauly D, Aubrey O'Day and More Enter Celebrity Relationship Rehab
The newcomer premieres Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[04/01/16 - 10:01 AM]
"Sharknado: The 4th Awakens" to Premiere on Syfy on Sunday, July 31
The fourth installment of the franchise will take place five years after the East Coast was ravaged in last summer's "Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!"

[04/01/16 - 10:01 AM]
"The Night Shift" and "Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge" Set June Debuts
Following previews on June 13 and June 20 with "American Ninja Warrior" as its lead-in, "Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge" will shift to its regular 9:00/8:00c timeslot on Thursday, June 23.

[04/01/16 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Offers Free Sampling of Book One of Hit Series "Outlander" on TV and Online
This sampling opportunity exemplifies Starz's commitment to delivering fan-centric experiences that encourage viewers to obsess over the shows they love.

[04/01/16 - 10:00 AM]
21st Century Fox Partners with Give a Note Foundation to Honor "American Idol" Series Finale by Supporting Music Programs at U.S. Schools
Throughout its 15-season run, the series has inspired millions of young students to learn more about music and participate in school music programs across the country.

[04/01/16 - 09:55 AM]
Showtime(R) Samples Premieres of Its Comedy Series "House of Lies" and "Dice" Online Early Across Multiple Platforms
Both series make their linear premieres Sunday, April 10 on the cable channel.

[04/01/16 - 09:39 AM]
CNBC in Primetime Going Strong in 2016
New series "Cleveland Hustles" will join returning hits "Jay Leno's Garage," "Make Me A Millionaire Inventor," "The Profit" and "West Texas Investors Club."

[04/01/16 - 08:37 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Tops Viewers, Demos for FOX
The penultimate week of the reality competition leads the night.

[04/01/16 - 07:45 AM]
E! Entertainment Announces Spin-Off of Hit Series "#RichKids of Beverly Hills" Following Fashionista EJ Johnson
"EJ and the City" will premiere Sunday, June 19 following the season finale of the parent series.

[04/01/16 - 07:41 AM]
Spike Launches "Fighters First"
The "Fighters First" initiative is a multiplatform campaign that speaks to the company's focus on supporting and building the fighters up as individual brands.

[04/01/16 - 07:29 AM]
Travel Channel Posts a 15 Percent Prime Ratings Increase Among P25-54 in March
Travel Channel spins the numbers for the month of March.

[03/31/16 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 31
Updates include: Alyson Hannigan to host The CW's "Penn & Teller: Fool Us"; Brooks Wheelan set to "Toast" at ABC; and Patrick J. Adams books top secret role on "DC's Legends of Tomorrow."

[03/31/16 - 01:28 PM]
Airdate and Time Change: Freeform's "Superfan Suite: Shadowhunters" Will Air Friday, April 8
The special was previously slated for Tuesday, April 12 on the cable channel.

[03/31/16 - 12:45 PM]
E! Hit "WAGS" Returns With New Faces & Even More Drama from Inside the Exclusive World of the Women Beside Some of Today's Hottest Professional Athletes
The show's sophomore run kicks off Sunday, June 26 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/31/16 - 12:08 PM]
TBS's "Conan" Heads to Korea in Special Extended Episode to Air Saturday, April 9
O'Brien recently caused quite a stir when he arrived in Seoul, South Korea, to the cheers of thousands of screaming fans.

[03/31/16 - 11:59 AM]
Lifetime Announces Returns of Hit Series "UnREAL" and "Devious Maids" Mondays Beginning June 6
Plus: starting today, "UnREAL" fans can also binge "The Faith Diaries," a new scripted spinoff series, at mylifetime.com where all ten episodes are available.

[03/31/16 - 11:26 AM]
Animal Planet Announces 2016-2017 Upfront Programming Slate
As Animal Planet approaches its 20th anniversary in October, the network ranked among the top-20 ad-supported cable networks in Primetime among Men 25-54 in 2015.

[03/31/16 - 11:25 AM]
Discovery Channel Announces 2016-2017 Upfront Programming Slate
Discovery has an ambitious lineup of 22 returning series and 20 new ones.

[03/31/16 - 11:24 AM]
Destination America 2016-2017 Upfront Programming
Destination America showcases programming about myths, legends, food, adventure, natural history, or iconic landscapes from Alaska to Appalachia.

[03/31/16 - 11:23 AM]
Science Channel Unveils Its 2016-17 Upfront Slate Led by "Search for the Next MythBusters" and the Return of "Punkin Chunkin"
"It's an exciting time for Science Channel as we're strengthening and energizing the brand with innovative and imaginative programming," said Marc Etkind.

[03/31/16 - 11:22 AM]
Animal Planet Announces All-New Series "Life of Dogs" - A Look Back at the Natural History of Our Best Friend
The five-episode series is slated to premiere early 2017.

[03/31/16 - 11:21 AM]
High-Octane Entertainment Fuels Velocity's 2016-17 Upfront Slate
Velocity's 2016-17 programming lineup of approximately 400 premiere hours will continue fueling the network's position as the #1 provider of high-octane entertainment.

[03/31/16 - 11:20 AM]
Veterinarians Juggle Family, Animals and Business on Animal Planet's "Texas Vets" (WT)
The eight-episode season premieres on Saturday, June 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/31/16 - 11:19 AM]
TLC Launches First Scripted Series, Moves Back Into the Property Space and Kicks Off New Brand Campaign in 2016
An eight-episode drama produced by Tyler Perry Studios, "Too Close To Home," tells the story of a young woman who escaped her working class upbringing to discover unparalleled success in the fast-paced D.C. political circuit, only to find herself at the center of a scandal.

[03/31/16 - 11:18 AM]
Discovery Communications Launches All-New "Seeker" to Feed Bright, Curious Minds
The web-native network features over 250 videos premiering every month and socially driven content appealing to bright, curious millennials who act on their curiosity by experiencing, observing and exploring.

[03/31/16 - 11:17 AM]
Discovery Announces "Manifesto," A New Scripted Series About How the FBI Brought Down the Infamous Unabomber
The series will tell the story of how the FBI brought down one of the most infamous criminal masterminds in the world from the point of view of an FBI profiler.

[03/31/16 - 11:05 AM]
American Heroes Channel 2016-2017 Upfront Programming
AHC provides a rare glimpse into major events that shaped our world, and the great defenders of our freedom.

[03/31/16 - 11:03 AM]
Investigation Discovery Joins Law Enforcement in an Ongoing Investigation of Six Open Cases in New Docuseries "The Vanishing Women"
As ID's first serialized docuseries, the six-part series will premiere on Monday, June 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/31/16 - 11:02 AM]
Real People, Real Stories: Investigation Discovery Announces Powerful New Slate of Original Content for 2016-2017 Upfront Season
Featuring stories of heartache and triumph, the new slate delivers more of what viewers love about ID - real stories about real people presented from a deeply personal perspective.

[03/31/16 - 10:48 AM]
From Mitt to Mic, "This Is Mike Stud" Follows Self Made Music Entrepreneur and Internet Sensation When the Series Premieres June 21 on Esquire Network
The series will go behind the scenes into the hilarious and entertaining life of Mike Stud, a Duke educated, former All-American baseball player who unexpectedly turned to music after an injury robbed him of his lifelong dream to play pro ball.

[03/31/16 - 10:26 AM]
Netflix to Premiere DreamWorks Animation's "Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh" on July 29
The series picks up where the hit 2015 animated film left off.

[03/31/16 - 09:03 AM]
The Adult Swim Golf Classic Airs Next Friday!
One of the world's most famous golf competitions airs next week and it's not at Augusta National.

[03/31/16 - 09:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Rolls Into April with Three Back-to-Back Shows
Peter Dinklage, Russell Crowe and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are all on tap in the coming weeks.

[03/31/16 - 09:01 AM]
Culinary Hopefuls Compete For Stardom in the Return of "Food Network Star"
Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay headline the show's 12th edition, premiering Sunday, May 22 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/31/16 - 08:53 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Returns on Top for FOX
The network's juggernaut is also up from its December finale among adults 18-49.

[03/31/16 - 08:35 AM]
FYI Celebrates Best Quarter Ever in Key Adults and Women
FYI spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2016.







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[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 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[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.