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[04/12/16 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 12
Updates include: Netflix orders two additional seasons of "Degrassi: Next Class"; HBO's Whitney Cummings-led "A Lot" casts quartet; and Adam Long tapped for Hulu's "When the Street Lights Go On."

[04/12/16 - 02:55 PM]
It's Complicated for TLC's "Single Dad Seeking..."
The new series about single parents and their dating lives premieres Sunday, May 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/12/16 - 02:07 PM]
2015-16 NHL Regular Season on NBCSN Is Most-Watched Full NHL Season on Cable in 22 Years
NBCSN spins the numbers for its NHL coverage to date.

[04/12/16 - 01:33 PM]
FOX to Pull "Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life" from Sunday Lineup
Look for repeats of "The Simpsons" to fill the show's Sunday, 7:30/6:30c time period following its April 17 airing.

[04/12/16 - 01:15 PM]
"New Girl" Renewed for Sixth Season on FOX
"Every network comedy should aspire to what Liz Meriwether is achieving in 'New Girl,' with its bravura dialogue, inventive and witty performances by the talented cast and emotionally engaging storytelling," said David Madden.

[04/12/16 - 01:06 PM]
Disney Junior's "The Lion Guard" Roars to Series Highs and Is the Most Co-Viewed Cable TV Series Between Kids 2-5 and Adults 18-49
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[04/12/16 - 12:00 PM]
"Rock This Boat: New Kids on the Block" Returns Thursday, June 9
Season two of the music reality series brings fans intimate, unprecedented access to NKOTB in 10 new television episodes.

[04/12/16 - 11:54 AM]
Travel Channel Renews "Mysteries at the Museum" for 11th Season
In the 11th season, Don Wildman will take a deeper dive into local archives, storefront collections and stately institutions.

[04/12/16 - 11:15 AM]
"The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" Ends Its Epic Run as Cable's Most-Watched New Show of 2016
FX further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[04/12/16 - 11:00 AM]
CBS, Turner and the NCAA Reach Long-Term Multimedia Rights Extension for NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship
The new contract extends the agreement through 2032 and ensures that one of the premier American sports events will be telecast by two of the world's preeminent media companies for almost two more decades.

[04/12/16 - 10:30 AM]
"Hearts of Spring" Elevates Hallmark Channel to Be the #1 HH Rated Network in Saturday Prime Time
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of April 4-10.

[04/12/16 - 10:16 AM]
Showtime(R) Debuts Poster Art for New Comedy "Roadies," The First Original Series from Oscar(R) Winner Cameron Crowe
As previously announced, the series launches Sunday, June 26 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/12/16 - 10:03 AM]
Comedy Special "Quincy Jones: Burning the Light" to Debut June 2
Taped at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on April 4, the exclusive presentation stars the young stand-up comic who was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

[04/12/16 - 09:08 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos for Fourth Consecutive Week
"The Voice" leads the Peacock to another victory among adults 18-49.

[04/12/16 - 09:05 AM]
AMC to Host Pop-Up Fan Screenings of the Highly-Anticipated "Preacher" in Advance of Series Premiere
AMC will select four cities or towns for a screening of the series' pilot episode on April 30, May 7, 15 and 21.

[04/12/16 - 09:00 AM]
"Man Seeking Woman" Scores Third Date with FXX
The 10-episode third season will debut on FXX in early 2017.

[04/12/16 - 08:57 AM]
Kenneth Branagh Returns in "Wallander," The Final Season
Look for the final three installments on Sunday nights from May 8 through May 22.

[04/12/16 - 08:14 AM]
Senator Bernie Sanders to Make Fourth Appearance on "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" Tomorrow, April 13, 2016 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT
Senator Sanders has previously appeared as a guest on January 5, 2016, September 21, 2015 and April 8, 2015.

[04/12/16 - 07:10 AM]
Marv Albert, Doug Collins & Craig Sager to Call Team USA Men's Basketball & Gold Medal Game for NBC Olympics in Rio
NBCUniversal's coverage of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad begins from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Friday, August 5.

[04/12/16 - 06:12 AM]
Todd McShay Signs Multi-Year Extension with ESPN
One of the industry's leading NFL Draft analysts, McShay will continue to make regular appearances on "NFL Insiders," "NFL Live," and "SportsCenter" in advance of the 2016 NFL Draft (April 28-30).

[04/11/16 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 11
Updates include: Arden Cho won't return to MTV's "Teen Wolf"; Sebastian Roche set for key role in Amazon's "The Man in the High Castle"; and Michelle Nader inks overall deal with "2 Broke Girls" producer.

[04/11/16 - 02:35 PM]
HGTV Orders 28 More Episodes of "Island Life"
Each episode features families in search of island properties across the country that fit any budget and prove that island living can be more than a fantasy.

[04/11/16 - 02:35 PM]
Esquire Network's "Boundless" Returns Tomorrow, Tuesday April 12, at 10PM ET/PT
On the premiere episode, the athletes head to the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo race in Tucson, Arizona.

[04/11/16 - 02:00 PM]
Video: Watch the All-New Teaser for the Highly Anticipated "Bones" Return!
"The Death in the Defense" kicks off the back half of the show's season this Thursday, April 14 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/11/16 - 01:38 PM]
"Episodes" Starts Production on Fifth and Final Season
Jeffrey Klarik will direct all seven episodes, which will film in London and premiere on the network in 2017.

[04/11/16 - 01:04 PM]
David Wenham Cast in Netflix Original Series "Marvel's Iron Fist"
A ruthless corporate leader, Harold Meachum was partners with Danny Rand's parents at the time of their deaths.

[04/11/16 - 12:29 PM]
CBS Pulls Original Movie "Hear My Song" from Saturday, April 16
In its place, look for repeats of "NCIS: New Orleans" and "Criminal Minds."

[04/11/16 - 12:14 PM]
Food Network Discovers the Next Generation of Elite Grill Masters in New Primetime Series "Kids BBQ Championship"
Camila Alves and Eddie Jackson host the six-episode series, premiering Monday, May 23 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/11/16 - 12:08 PM]
The CW Network Orders New "MADtv" Primetime Series
Back with its signature pop-culture parodies and politically incorrect humor, the new "MADtv" will star up-and-coming new comedy voices and will feature special appearances from returning cast members of the original late-night series as hosts of each episode.

[04/11/16 - 12:06 PM]
Season Two of Bravo Media's Scripted Comedy Series "Odd Mom Out" Premieres Monday, June 20 at 10PM ET/PT
Guest starring this season is Drew Barrymore as Meredith, an irreverent neighbor who survives a historic blizzard with Jill and Andy, and Blythe Danner who is cast as Jill's mom, Sarah Kaplan.

[04/11/16 - 11:12 AM]
Video: Trailer - "Comedy Knockout" Hosted by Damien Lemon - Premieres 4/21 on truTV
Guest comedians this season will include Jim Norton, Sherrod Small, Kevin Barnett, Jamie Lee, Arden Myrin, Chris Distefano, Yamaneika Saunders and many more.

[04/11/16 - 10:45 AM]
"The Real" Renewed in 95%+ of the U.S.
The series, which just last week was nominated for a Daytime Emmy as Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment, will also continue to air on BET weeknights, having been renewed for the 2016-17 season.

[04/11/16 - 10:02 AM]
NBC Announces Casting Call for Tracy Turnblad in Holiday Production of "Hairspray Live!"
Casting directors will be looking for a female, 18 or older to play high school age.

[04/11/16 - 10:00 AM]
"Tyrant" Casting News - "The Americans'" Annet Mahendru
She will play "Nafisa Al-Qadi," the wife of "Sheik Al-Qadi," the spiritual and political leader of Ma'an, who is caught between the violent tactics of the Caliphate and his distrust of the Al-Fayeeds.

[04/11/16 - 10:00 AM]
Freeform's Hit Original Series "Pretty Little Liars" Starts Production on Season Seven
Additionally, series star Troian Bellisario will make her directorial debut this season.

[04/11/16 - 09:24 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Gets a Boost from the PGA
The network's coverage of the Masters helps spark a victory in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/11/16 - 09:03 AM]
Ted Cruz to Appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Thursday, April 14
The Texas Senator's appearance will mark his first visit to "The Tonight Show" studio.

[04/11/16 - 09:02 AM]
SundanceTV Begins Production on the Fourth and Final Season of Acclaimed Drama "Rectify"
The new season, comprised of eight episodes, will air in fall 2016.

[04/11/16 - 08:58 AM]
Date Announcements for Netflix's "The Crown," "Marco Polo" and an Exclusive Cast Shot of "Marseille"
"The Crown" will premiere on Friday, November 4 while "Marco Polo" returns Friday, July 1.

[04/11/16 - 08:30 AM]
President Obama to Appear as Guest Presenter on Science Channel Beginning Mon., April 11
During his time in office, President Obama has made science a top priority, recognizing that an emphasis on and advances in STEM are key to tackling some of the greatest challenges of our time.

[04/11/16 - 08:18 AM]
TV One Renews Docu-Series "Rickey Smiley for Real" Following First Season's Rank as #2 Program on Cable in Its Time Slot Among Black P25-54
The second season, which finds Smiley concentrating more on the three F's - Fun, Family, and Focus - is slated to premiere Tuesday, May 10 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/11/16 - 08:13 AM]
Bravo Media Launches Its First Standalone Digital Series "Going Off the Menu" Premiering Monday, April 18 on BravoTV.Com
The six-episode series follows James Beard Award-Winning food documentarian Liza De Guia and Michelin-Rated underground chef Russell Jackson as they track down Los Angeles's most surprising underground and exclusive foodie experiences.

[04/11/16 - 08:02 AM]
Gloria Steinem's Revolutionary New Show "Woman" Is Coming to Viceland
The raw and revolutionary look at womanhood brings together a team of female journalists who explore how violence against women drives global instability.

[04/11/16 - 08:02 AM]
Video: New "Maron" Season 4 Trailer - Marc Maron Starts from the Bottom
The new season four trailer reveals the first glimpse of Marc, hairy and wild-eyed, as he unwillingly takes the leap from his drug-addled and unhygienic life to the "Clean Living" rehab center.

[04/11/16 - 07:30 AM]
It's True! "Degrassi: Next Class" Season Two Is Coming to Netflix Worldwide July 22nd!
The streaming service made the announcement via Twitter this morning.

[04/11/16 - 07:09 AM]
MTV Launches "79% Work Clock" in Protest of Gender Pay Gap on Equal Pay Day
MTV will manufacture and distribute hundreds of "79% Work Clocks" to influential business leaders, politicians, journalists, actors and artists.

[04/11/16 - 07:03 AM]
AMC and Versus Evil Launch Fear the Walking Dead: Dead Run - The Official Mobile Game of AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead"
The game puts players in the shoes of their favorite characters from the show as they try to escape a devastated Los Angeles and the Infected hordes that have overrun the city.

[04/11/16 - 06:03 AM]
Netflix Releases "Gilmore Girls" First Look Images
The four, 90-minute movies, are bringing your favorite Stars Hollow residents back together.

[04/10/16 - 10:06 AM]
Video: "Bloodline" - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Watch Season 2 of "Bloodline" May 27, worldwide on Netflix.

[04/10/16 - 08:55 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Rides NASCAR to Top Spot
The network's coverage leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.







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[03/03/26 - 10:16 AM]
NBC Renews Innovative Reality Travel Competition Series "Destination X" for Season Two
Produced by Twofour and Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, production on "Destination X" will begin later this year.

[03/03/26 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "Born to Bowl" Debuts March 16
The series takes viewers inside the colorful world of professional bowling, chronicling five stars of the sport - Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte - as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.

[03/03/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Little House on the Prairie" Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere
Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's enduring, almost 100-year-old book series about growing up in the American West in the 1800s, will premiere on July 9, 2026 - and it's already coming back for more.

[03/03/26 - 09:43 AM]
OWN Celebrates Women's History Month with a Special OWN Spotlight Honoring the Life and Legacy of Roberta Flack
"OWN Spotlight: Roberta" airs Thursday, March 12 at 9pm ET/PT on OWN.

[03/03/26 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel Announces Global Rollout of Landmark Series "World War II with Tom Hanks" Launching This Memorial Day
The landmark 20-episode documentary series reexamines World War II through the lens of a new century, offering a deeply human portrait of how the modern world was forged in the fires of global conflict.

[03/03/26 - 08:54 AM]
Intense, Action-Packed Ukrainian Series "Double Stakes" Makes Exclusive U.S. Debut Thursday, March 19, 2026 on European Streamer Viaplay
Arriving at a cultural moment when American audiences are hungry for authentic stories from Ukraine, this eight-part series blends the moody atmospherics of Nordic Noir with the gritty realism of a modern Ukraine.

[03/03/26 - 08:31 AM]
Roku Adds Apple TV to Premium Subscriptions
Using their Roku account, customers can now subscribe to Apple TV through Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel to access Apple TV's premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, live sports, and kids and family entertainment in one seamless experience.

[03/03/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary traces the life of Lamar Odom, from his rise to NBA fame and marriage to Khloé Kardashian to his near-fatal overdose in a Nevada brothel.

[03/03/26 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Star Designers Team Up with Celebrities for the Ultimate Las Vegas Gamble in a New Season of Blockbuster Hit "Rock the Block"
HGTV's highest-rated series, which attracted over 16.6 million viewers across linear and streaming to its last run, will return for seven fresh episodes hosted by popular carpenter, craftsman and design expert Ty Pennington and take the ultimate gamble on four unexpected duos.

[03/03/26 - 08:01 AM]
The Whispers Are True... Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date for "The Legend of Vox Machina" Season Four
Season four will have a three episode weekly rollout on Prime Video beginning June 3, 2026.

[03/03/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Big Tech Meets Even Bigger Ego in the Explosive Trailer for "The Audacity," from Emmy Award-Winner Jonathan Glatzer, Premiering Sunday, April 12 on AMC and AMC+
The gripping eight-episode series premieres Sunday, April 12 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+, with additional episodes debuting weekly on Sundays.

[03/03/26 - 07:31 AM]
"Love on the Spectrum" Season 4 - Date Announcement & Key Art Debut - Premieres April 1
In its fourth season, this U.S. based series tells the stories of unique and diverse individuals - including new romantic hopefuls and familiar faces - searching for something we all hope to find, love.

[03/03/26 - 07:31 AM]
MGM+ and Paramount+ Bring Stars Aboard New Original Series "Treasure Island"
The six-part drama brings thrilling new life and a star cast to Robert Louis Stevenson's 18th century epic, with David Oyelowo, Hayley Atwell, Jack Huston, Tomer Capone and Tom Sweet.

[03/03/26 - 07:03 AM]
FOX Sports Marks 100 Days to FIFA World Cup 2026 with Company Wide Celebration
FOX Sports is leading the way in building momentum across the country on the road to the opening match.

[03/03/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Zootopia 2" - Announce - Disney+
The film is coming to Disney+ on March 11.