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[04/06/16 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 6
Updates include: FYI pulls the plug on "Kocktails with Khloé"; Jamie Bamber among latest cast in ABC's "Model Woman"; and Warren Christie bound for "Eyewitness" at USA.

[04/06/16 - 02:20 PM]
NBC, Dick Wolf Develop "Law & Order" True Crime Anthology Series: The Menendez Brothers Murder Case Up First
The eight-episode anthology series currently in development will focus on Lyle and Erik Menendez, brothers who were convicted of murdering their parents and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole in 1996.

[04/06/16 - 02:01 PM]
Esquire Network Greenlights Season Two of Hit Scripted Drama "Spotless"
The announcement follows Esquire delivering significant growth in first quarter 2016, including the network's most watched quarter in its history among A25-54 and total viewers, and second most watched quarter among A18-49.

[04/06/16 - 01:34 PM]
CMT to Pay Tribute to Country Legend Merle Haggard with "CMT Remembers Merle Haggard" Special Tonight at 8:30PM ET/PT
The special will feature never-before-seen footage and interviews, vintage performance clips and commentary from Haggard himself as well as some of country music's biggest stars.

[04/06/16 - 01:32 PM]
"Don't Miss a Moment" - NBC Sports Group to Present Every Stanley Cup Playoff Game for Fifth Consecutive Season
During April, May, and June, NBC Sports Group will televise as many as 105 playoff games and possibly more than 260 hours of programming.

[04/06/16 - 01:23 PM]
DIY Network's "Texas Flip N Move" Scores Series High Ratings
DIY Network spins the numbers for Friday, April 1.

[04/06/16 - 01:04 PM]
Popular Docu-Series "Livin' Lozada" Featuring Evelyn Lozada Premieres a New Season on OWN Saturday, May 7
The premiere season of "Livin' Lozada" brought younger viewers to the network and was the highest-rated freshman season ever for an OWN docu-series for women 18-49.

[04/06/16 - 12:36 PM]
Video: "Deadbeat" Key Art + Teaser
The show's complete third season drops on Wednesday, April 20.

[04/06/16 - 12:12 PM]
Trevor Donovan Cast as Eddy Arnold in CMT's Scripted Drama "Million Dollar Quartet"
The son of a sharecropper, Arnold's inimitable baritone voice brought country to the masses, and made him the most popular country artist of the 20th century with hits including "Make The World Go Away."

[04/06/16 - 10:46 AM]
"Flowers" - Seeso's First Scripted Original Series - to Premiere May 5
The six, half-hour episode series stars Olivia Colman and Julian Barratt.

[04/06/16 - 10:36 AM]
Emmy(R)-Winning Comedy Series "Silicon Valley" Returns for Its Ten-Episode Third Season April 24 on HBO
New guest stars this season include Stephen Tobolowsky as Jack Barker, Pied Piper's new CEO, and Annie Sertich as tech blogger C.J. Cantwell.

[04/06/16 - 10:33 AM]
Netflix Announces New Comedy Documentary, "Hannibal Takes Edinburgh," will Debut April 8
The film follows Hannibal Buress as the then up-and-coming comedian performed nightly to packed houses at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest art and comedy festival in the world.

[04/06/16 - 10:31 AM]
The Doctors Are Scrubbing Back in as E!'s Hit Series "Botched" Returns Tuesday, May 10 at 9 PM ET/PT
Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif are picking up their scalpels and righting the wrongs of some of the most extreme botched plastic surgery cases yet on the new season.

[04/06/16 - 10:30 AM]
Jennie Garth, Dan Payne and Corbin Bernsen Star in "Karen Kingsbury's A Time to Dance," Premiering May 15 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
The film tells the story of Abby (Garth) and John (Payne) Reynolds, a married couple who have been together since their days as high school sweethearts - when John was a football hero and Abby dreamed of becoming a writer.

[04/06/16 - 10:11 AM]
FX to Air "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" Marathon on Saturday
The universally acclaimed, 10-part limited series concluded this past Tuesday (April 5) with the airing of the final episode.

[04/06/16 - 09:33 AM]
TBS Picks Up Season 2 of "The Detour"
The network has ordered a 13-episode second season of the series several days before the show's official launch.

[04/06/16 - 09:23 AM]
Ovation TV to Premiere Season Two of "Raiders of the Lost Art" on May 11
Episodes will air back-to-back each Wednesday night for six weeks.

[04/06/16 - 09:16 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Pulls Into the Top Spot
NBC has to settle for second place with a recap episode of "The Voice."

[04/06/16 - 08:15 AM]
Nat Geo WILD Celebrates Earth Day with a Powerful Lineup Highlighting the People Who Inspire Us to Make a Difference
The April 22 stunt will celebrate by honoring the people who get their hands dirty making the world a better place.

[04/06/16 - 08:02 AM]
CMT to Celebrate NASCAR with the Premiere of "NASCAR: The Rise of American Speed"
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Richard Petty, Tony Stewart and Darrell Waltrip are among the participants.

[04/06/16 - 07:17 AM]
Investigation Discovery to Offer Ultimate Crime Lover Experience at First-Ever IDCON
IDCON will be held on Saturday, June 11 in New York City at the Altman Building - an iconic space in Chelsea completely transformed into the ultimate mystery and suspense experience.

[04/06/16 - 06:41 AM]
"Project Mc2" Is Full STEAM Ahead on Netflix this Summer with Two New Seasons
The first mission, codename Season 2, will activate worldwide Friday, August 12, followed by another mission, code name Season 3, that will launch fall 2016.

[04/05/16 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 5
Updates include: Nickelodeon gives second season to "School of Rock"; Kat Graham set for last season of The CW's "The Vampire Diaries"; and Amazon halts TV sequel to "Galaxy Quest."

[04/05/16 - 02:31 PM]
"Grimm" Renewed for Sixth Season as Friday Night Series Readies to Tell New Tales
"We absolutely love what our producers and cast have accomplished over the past five seasons," Jennifer Salke said.

[04/05/16 - 01:57 PM]
WGN America Releases New Teaser Trailer and Premiere Date Image for "Salem"
The much-anticipated third season of the supernatural thriller "Salem" will premiere this fall during Halloween week.

[04/05/16 - 12:09 PM]
First Look Video and Art Released for "Power" Season Three
This first look at the dynamic, new season finds James "Ghost" St. Patrick at odds with everyone including his former partner and brother Tommy Egan.

[04/05/16 - 12:04 PM]
FYI Docuseries "Arranged" Returns for Season Two - Tuesday, May 10 at 9pm ET/PT
In season two, viewers will follow three couples from different backgrounds that have one thing in common - the belief in arranged marriages.

[04/05/16 - 10:45 AM]
Taye Diggs to Host Hypnotizing Comedy Game Show "You're Back in the Room" (working title)
Additionally, award-winning hypnotist Keith Barry, who stars in the original U.K. show, will join as resident hypnotist.

[04/05/16 - 10:27 AM]
The CW Network Announces Additional 2016 Summer Premieres
The network confirms return dates for "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," "Whose Line is it Anyway?" and "Masters of Illusion."

[04/05/16 - 10:20 AM]
Angela Kinsey and Steve Little Join Netflix Original Comedy Series "Haters Back Off"
Kinsey will play Bethany, the mom of Miranda Sings; while Little will play Miranda's Uncle Jim.

[04/05/16 - 10:13 AM]
Seeso-Sensation "Bajillion Dollar Propertie$" Will Return for Season Two Fall 2016
"Bajillion Dollar Propertie$," a Paramount Digital Entertainment production is the first Seeso Original Series to be renewed.

[04/05/16 - 09:27 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with "The Voice"
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 as CBS, FOX and The CW opt for repeats against Turner's NCAA basketball finale.

[04/05/16 - 09:14 AM]
CMT to Debut First-Look at "Still the King" Starring Billy Ray Cyrus and Joey Lauren Adams During the Series Finale of "Party Down South" on Thursday, April 7th at 9PM ET/PT
Starring Billy Ray Cyrus and Joey Lauren Adams, "Still The King" premieres Sunday, June 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/05/16 - 07:53 AM]
"Fat N Furious: Rolling Thunder" Returns to Discovery May 2 at 8PM ET/PT
It's the start of a new racing season in the rustbelt of Ohio and once again, Tommy Christmas and his boys at Christmas Auto are back at it, restoring old, beat-up muscle cars and getting 'em on the drag strip.

[04/05/16 - 07:05 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Season 2 Trailer and Key Art for "Grace and Frankie"
As June Diane Raphael promised yesterday on Twitter and Facebook, Netflix debuted the season 2 trailer via the show's social pages today.

[04/05/16 - 06:00 AM]
Starz to Preview First Episode of New Season of "Outlander" on Digital and On-Demand Platforms Exclusively to Starz Subscribers
The premiere episode of the second installment to the hit series "Outlander" will be available starting Thursday, April 7.

[04/05/16 - 05:48 AM]
Steve Harvey and Mark Burnett Bring New Business Reality Series to ABC
This marks the fourth collaboration between Burnett and ABC, adding to successful programming, including "Shark Tank," "Beyond the Tank" and "500 Questions."

[04/05/16 - 04:02 AM]
Starz Premieres Its First Subscription Streaming App
For $8.99 per month, fans now have the opportunity to enjoy instant access to more than 2,400 selections each month.

[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.







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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.