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[04/04/16 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 4
Updates include: Cory Hardrict cast in Hulu's "When the Street Lights Go On"; William Sadler to recur on Epix's "Berlin Station"; and Echo Kellum upped to series regular on The CW's "Arrow."

[04/04/16 - 04:30 PM]
Phillip Phillips Joins the Epic Lineup of Alumni Returning to the "American Idol" Stage for the Series Finale Thursday, April 7 @ 8/7c, on FOX!
Finale week kicks off tomorrow night with "American Dream" beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/04/16 - 04:00 PM]
FOX Orders 10 Episodes of New Comedy Series "Famous"
The series follows a young couple whose relationship is tested when one of them skyrockets to stardom virtually overnight.

[04/04/16 - 03:31 PM]
Discovery Announces Two Latest Cast Members to Join Miniseries "Harley and the Davidsons"
Wilson Bethel has been cast in the role of Ray Weishaar, while Dougray Scott has been cast to play Randall James.

[04/04/16 - 03:16 PM]
FOX Pulls "Electronic Music Awards & Foundation" from Saturday, April 23
The network will instead offer encores of the first two episodes from newcomer "American Grit."

[04/04/16 - 02:03 PM]
Freeform's "Man Crush Movie Week" Programming Event Begins April 10 and Continues Through April 17
This event also includes the network premiere of "The First Time" on Friday, April 15.

[04/04/16 - 02:00 PM]
ID Earns Best Quarter Ever in Prime
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2016.

[04/04/16 - 12:20 PM]
Hulu Announces Summer Programming Schedule
Look for new seasons of "Casual" and "Difficult People" as well as the return of "East Los High."

[04/04/16 - 12:10 PM]
"Heart of a Dog," Renowned Artist Laurie Anderson's Playful, Powerful Meditation on Love, Loss and Terriers, Debuts April 25 on HBO
This ethereal essay weaves together childhood memories, video footage and musings on a post-9/11 world and the Buddhist conception of the afterlife, as well as heartfelt tributes to artists, writers, musicians and thinkers who inspire her.

[04/04/16 - 11:28 AM]
Video: "All The Way" - Teaser Trailer (HBO Films)
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.

[04/04/16 - 11:27 AM]
Fresh Off 2016 Daytime Emmy Nomination, Logo Documentary Films to Premiere Groundbreaking Slate Spotlighting Everyday LGBT People in Heroic Situations
Last month, Logo Documentary Films earned its first Emmy nomination for "Matt Shepard is A Friend of Mine," which premiered last year and is nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Special Class Special category.

[04/04/16 - 10:50 AM]
HGTV Achieves Best March Ever in Primetime for Viewers P25-54
HGTV spins the numbers for the month of March.

[04/04/16 - 10:35 AM]
UConn-Oregon State Semifinal Delivers Strong Overnight Rating
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, April 3.

[04/04/16 - 10:31 AM]
Premiere/Trailer Alert: "The Challenge: Rivals III" Premieres on Wednesday, May 4 at 10:00-11:30 PM ET/PT on MTV
Filmed in stunning Hautulco Mexico, "The Challenge: Rivals III" brings 13 teams from "Real World," "Challenge," and "Are You the One," for a return to one of the games' most popular formats.

[04/04/16 - 10:11 AM]
HBO and Bill Simmons Team Up for "After the Thrones," Weekly Show Exploring Hit HBO Series "Game of Thrones," Debuting This Month
Each weekly edition will be available on Mondays on HBO NOW, HBO GO and HBO On Demand, as well as other affiliate portals.

[04/04/16 - 10:05 AM]
Brooke Shields Stars in "Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped in the Bud," Premiering Sunday, April 24 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Based on the bestselling series by Kate Collins, the movie also stars Brennan Elliott and Beau Bridges.

[04/04/16 - 10:01 AM]
ABC Announces May Sweeps Programming and Series Finale Dates
In addition, "The 2016 Billboard Music Awards" will take place live from Las Vegas on Sunday, May 22, and "The Bachelorette" makes its season premiere on Monday, May 23.

[04/04/16 - 09:33 AM]
Sebastian Maniscalco Returns to Showtime(R) for Highly-Anticipated Third Comedy Special "Why Would You Do That?"
The special will be filmed in front of a live audience on May 7 at Manhattan's Beacon Theatre.

[04/04/16 - 09:23 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Taps Michelle Wolf as Newest Contributor and Writer
Wolf is a New York-based writer and stand-up comedian who most recently worked as a writing supervisor on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," where she also made her late-night television debut as a comic in July 2014.

[04/04/16 - 08:51 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Academy of Country Music Awards" Pave the Way for CBS Victory
The Eye's annual telecast however is down significantly from last year among adults 18-49.

[04/04/16 - 08:22 AM]
TLC's Series "I Am Jazz" Honored at 2016 GLAAD Media Awards
The groundbreaking returns for a second season on June 8 and will continue to follow the life of 15-year-old Jazz as she balances school, sports, family, and more, documenting her triumphs and struggles from the perspective of a transgender teen.

[04/04/16 - 07:38 AM]
Discovery's "Street Outlaws" Returns for an All New Season Monday, April 25 at 9PM ET/PT
Last season was the series' most-watched (P2+) and highest-rated ever.

[04/04/16 - 07:16 AM]
Nat Geo WILD's Second Annual "BarkFest" Weekend Features All Dogs All the Time
Said stunt includes the best doggy moments from "The Incredible Dr. Pol" and "Cesar 911."

[04/04/16 - 07:04 AM]
TBS Orders More "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee"
The order brings the total number of episodes to 39, which will take the show to the end of 2016.

[04/04/16 - 04:10 AM]
Reelz Renews Three Original Series
"Gangsters: America's Most Evil", "Collision Course" and "Autopsy: The Last Hours of..." are all due back.

[04/04/16 - 04:06 AM]
Cast Announced for BBC America's "Doctor Who" Spin-Off - "Class"
Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins and Vivian Oparah will be joined by Katherine Kelly, as she takes the role of a teacher and powerful new presence at Coal Hill School.

[04/03/16 - 08:42 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "48 Hours" Top Modest Race
The Eye's perennial newsmagazine is the night's top draw in viewers and demos.

[04/03/16 - 08:32 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Is the #1 Telecast of the Night on the Big Four
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, April 2.

[04/02/16 - 08:50 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS No Joke in Viewers, Demos
"Blue Bloods" leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/02/16 - 08:37 AM]
"Grimm" Retains 100% Week to Week in Adults 18-49, Grows in Adults 18-34, Women 18-34 and Men 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, April 1.

[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.







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[03/18/26 - 01:13 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Launches New Short-Form Digital Original Series, "The Rundown"
Guests will stop by Studio 8H to select a favorite segment from the show's history to add to the iconic Rundown board, building an all-star episode along the way.

[03/18/26 - 01:03 PM]
All New Series "Conspiracies & Coverups" Premieres April 1 at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
Former CIA covert intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante exposes the truth behind some of the most sensational, "ripped from the headlines" conspiracy theories in the all-new series.

[03/18/26 - 12:32 PM]
The Ultimate Test of Survival: "Lord of the Flies" Debuts May 4 on Netflix
Innocence descends into savagery when a group of English schoolboys becomes desert island castaways in the first television adaptation of William Golding's landmark dystopian classic.

[03/18/26 - 12:31 PM]
Darren Star & David Schulner Uncork New Napa Valley Rom-Com Series for Netflix
"Uncorked" delves into the life of a talented but self-destructive winemaker who returns to Napa for her second chance at love, legacy and that elusive 100 point wine.

[03/18/26 - 11:59 AM]
ID's Titans of True Crime Return with New Seasons of "Homicide Hunter: American Detective with Joe Kenda" and "On the Case with Paula Zahn"
The series will premiere back-to-back beginning Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/18/26 - 11:48 AM]
FOX Advertising Announces a Season-Long Major Brand Partnership with Toyota and the Reimagined FOX Primetime Series "Baywatch"
The series will showcase the Toyota Tacoma as the official Baywatch lifeguard vehicle which will be fully customized to authentically reflect the LA County lifeguard vehicles.

[03/18/26 - 11:31 AM]
Jinkies! Netflix Casts Mckenna Grace, Tanner Hagen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Maxwell Jenkins in the Live-Action "Scooby-Doo" Series
The series will uncover how this mystery-solving crew, and their beloved dog, first teamed up to crack the haunting case that started it all.

[03/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
TBS Orders New Season Pick-Up of "Impractical Jokers," Cable's #1 Original Series of the Year, Amid Record-Breaking Ratings
The final two episodes of season 12 air Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 following NCAA coverage on TBS.

[03/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Million Dollar Secret" Season 2 - Only on Netflix April 15
This season, the stakes are higher than ever as players face trickier agendas, grueling challenges and navigate the ever-changing game of deception.

[03/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
Peacock Reveals July 16 Premiere Date & Releases First Look Images for "The Five Star Weekend"
The series stars Jennifer Garner, D'Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloƫ Sevigny, Harlow Jane and Timothy Olyphant.

[03/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Nemesis" - Official First Look, Teaser Art & Date Announcement
The series, due on May 14, is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective).

[03/18/26 - 10:00 AM]
Rewatch "Ready or Not" on Hulu Before the Highly Anticipated Sequel "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" Hits Theaters This Friday
Audiences can revisit the film that started it all and get a special look for what's to come.

[03/18/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Sheng Wang: Purple" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this special, Sheng delves into what it means to be a grown-up and explores ordinary life moments: sharing prized berries with your friends' kids, cooking with shallots, braving the ghosts in your house, finding joy in nature and much more.

[03/18/26 - 09:28 AM]
Vice Studios Secures Worldwide Adaptation Rights for Iconic Video Game IP "Payday" Partnering with Starbreeze Entertainment to Expand the Video Game Franchise Into Film and Television
Over 15 years of continuous development have made the "Payday" name synonymous with heisting, serving a massive community of more than 50 million players.

[03/18/26 - 09:07 AM]
"Be My Guest with Ina Garten" Welcomes Allison Janney, Jon Batiste, Hoda Kotb and Michael Barbaro in New Season
The new episodes premiere Saturday, April 11th at 12pm ET/PT on Food Network and stream the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.