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[04/13/16 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 13
Updates include: Diane Farr to take a "Chance" for Hulu; Joanne Kelly books arc on "Zoo" at CBS; and Ioan Gruffudd is the latest to visit Lifetime's "UnReal."

[04/13/16 - 02:13 PM]
Video: "Voltron: Legendary Defender" - Teaser - Netflix
In an all-new series, five unlikely heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the megapowerful Voltron and save the galaxy.

[04/13/16 - 02:04 PM]
SundanceTV and Australian Broadcasting Corporation to Premiere "Cleverman" as a Global Television Event on June 1 and 2
Set in the near future, "Cleverman" is a startlingly original drama rooted in Aboriginal mythology.

[04/13/16 - 01:17 PM]
"The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story" Premieres May 7 to Celebrate Mother's Day
Kevin Durant's moving story of a mother's love, tenacity and sacrifice unfolds on Lifetime next month.

[04/13/16 - 12:57 PM]
Bounce TV Renews Hit Series "Saints & Sinners" as Dramatic First Season One Builds to Thrilling Climax
Also earning renewals: "Mann & Wife," "Family Time," "In the Cut" and "Off the Chain."

[04/13/16 - 12:10 PM]
Syfy to Broadcast Live from San Diego Comic-Con 2016
The special - Syfy's first-ever live broadcast from Comic-Con - will air on the network Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/13/16 - 10:20 AM]
Oscar(R) Nominee "Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah," Looking Back at the Creation of His Landmark Documentary, Debuts May 2, Exclusively on HBO
The film includes previously unseen outtakes and features the 90-year-old filmmaker's modern-day reflections on key moments in his life, as well as his hopes for the future.

[04/13/16 - 10:20 AM]
AXS TV Teams with "Sharknado" Producers The Asylum on the Network's First Ever Made-for-TV Movie, A Conspiracy Film Titled "Elvis Lives!"
The film takes the legend of rock n' roll icon Elvis Presley to the next level, bringing one of the most infamous conspiracy theories to life and asking the question, "What if Elvis never really left the building?"

[04/13/16 - 10:15 AM]
Reality TV Takes New Form in Seeso's Upcoming Original Series
Seeso, the ad-free comedy streaming channel, will launch its next two scripted, comedies "Thingstarter" and "Hidden American with Jonah Ray" May 19 and June 2, respectively.

[04/13/16 - 10:10 AM]
TLC's "Little People, Big World" Returns with Big Changes for the Roloff Family
Returning Tuesday, May 10, Matt and Amy Roloff prepare to sign their final divorce papers, and new tensions arise like never before seen on the show.

[04/13/16 - 09:36 AM]
Bravo Media and Universal Cable Productions to Produce Three More Seasons of Hit Series "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce"
The season two finale of "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" (2/23/16) ranked as the most-watched episode of the season, delivering 1.2 million total viewers.

[04/13/16 - 09:14 AM]
Video: AMC Releases Gripping New Trailer in Advance of "The Night Manager"
Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, Tom Hollander and Elizabeth Debicki star in the project.

[04/13/16 - 08:53 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with Expanded "The Voice"
The Peacock's newcomer "Game of Silence" also gets a boost, leading the 10:00/9:00c hour.

[04/13/16 - 08:25 AM]
Investigation Discovery Explores Chilling College Campus Tales on New Series "Murder U"
Featuring first-person testimonials from key players involved in the cases and in-depth interviews with faculty, family and friends of the victim, the six-episode series premieres Wednesday, April 20.

[04/13/16 - 07:41 AM]
"Comedy Bang! Bang!'s" "Weirdest" Season Yet Season Five Premieres June 3
Guest stars this season include Kevin Bacon, Kaley Cuoco, Tony Hale, Joe Jonas and Aubrey Plaza.

[04/13/16 - 07:35 AM]
Chris Licht Named Executive Producer and Showrunner for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
Licht will transition to late night after serving as executive producer of CBS's morning show and Vice President, Programming for CBS News since 2011.

[04/13/16 - 07:00 AM]
Video: WE tv Announces New Cast and Releases a First-Look at the Explosive New Season of "Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars" Premiering June 2016
Tara Reid & Dean May, Lisa D'Amato & Adam Friedman, Michelle Money & Cody Sattler, Toya Wright & Memphitz and Brittish Williams & Lorenzo Gordon are all on tap.

[04/13/16 - 06:10 AM]
Cartoon Network Encourages Creative Coding for Kids at White House Science Fair
To coincide with today's event, Cartoon Network released a trailer for an upcoming coding-themed episode of the recently premiered "Powerpuff Girls" series.

[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.







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[12/04/25 - 01:31 PM]
Heroes Rise Together! Disney+ Original Series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" Official Branded Merchandise Now Available
Inspired by the series' rich storytelling, the dedicated e-commerce store will feature a wide variety of Camp Half-Blood-themed merchandise tailored for enthusiasts of the acclaimed series.

[12/04/25 - 12:56 PM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer for the Original Drama Series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," Debuting January 18
From the world of Westeros comes an endearing tale centered on the adventures of an unexpected duo.

[12/04/25 - 12:07 PM]
Video: "Mo' Waffles" - Official Trailer - Tubi Original
When a hip hop legend vanishes before his waffle joint's opening, his oddball crew must crack the case, wondering if one of them could be the culprit.

[12/04/25 - 12:00 PM]
Video: A New Generation of Camp Rockers Vie to Become the Opening Act for Connect 3 in First "Camp Rock 3" Teaser
The teaser includes a first look at the Jonas Brothers' return as Connect 3 and the new generation of campers joining the iconic franchise.

[12/04/25 - 11:02 AM]
"The Masked Singer" Returns with an All-New Season of Epic Themes and Massive Unmaskings on FOX!
Season 14 takes its beloved themed episodes to new heights, celebrating some of the most recognizable and nostalgic moments in pop culture history.

[12/04/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Debuts Official Trailer for Sports Docuseries "Rise of the 49ers," Narrated by Executive Producer Tom Brady
The limited series event, exploring the dramatic and iconic run of the San Francisco 49ers during the '80s and early '90s, premieres with the first two episodes on Sunday, February 1 at 9pm ET/PT, followed by the remaining two episodes on Monday, February 2 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

[12/04/25 - 10:39 AM]
Meryl Streep, Jon Batiste, Kathryn Hahn, Regina Hall, Parker Posey, Zachary Quinto, Kelly Ripa and Adam Scott to Present Honors in the 19th Annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute"
This year, the third annual CNN Heroes Legacy Award will continue the new tradition of honoring not-so-everyday people dedicated to a lifetime of service by recognizing Robert Redford with a special tribute and appearance by former Vice President Al Gore accepting the award on behalf of the Redford family.

[12/04/25 - 10:31 AM]
"The Hunting Wives" Season 2 Adds Kim Matula and Alex Fitzalan
The duo joins previously announced returning cast members Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman, Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, George Ferrier, Karen Rodriguez, Hunter Emery, and Branton Box.

[12/04/25 - 10:28 AM]
"A CNN Special Event: Roy Wood Jr.'s Very Very Very Merry Holiday Special" Airs Sunday, December 14 at 8pm ET on CNN
Filmed in front of a live audience in the nation's capital, Wood Jr. will dive into the joy, and occasional chaos, of the holiday season with his signature blend of sharp wit and warm humor.

[12/04/25 - 10:01 AM]
The World Knew Him as Dirty John: New Documentary Series Exposes the Real John Meehan
From Bunim/Murray Productions, a Banijay Americas company, and Empress Films, director Emma Cooper and executive producers Julie Pizzi, Jesse Daniels, and Melissa G. Moore, comes the definitive documentary series of the man behind the myth.

[12/04/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hularious Original "Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts"
The latest special in the Hularious stand-up slate premieres Friday, December 19 on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US, and on Disney+ internationally.

[12/04/25 - 09:41 AM]
Hallmark Media Announces That Matthew Lawrence and TLC's Chilli Will Host an All-New, Original Series "Second Chance Love"
The all-new, unscripted series gives five couples, ranging from their 30's to 70's and who dated 5 to 40 years ago, a second chance to reconnect with the one who got away against the backdrop of a romantic Italian resort.

[12/04/25 - 09:32 AM]
Food Network Will Kick Off 2026 with a Fresh New Competition Series, "Baking Championship: Next Gen"
Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown are the hosts and judges of the series, due on Monday, January 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

[12/04/25 - 09:31 AM]
First Look - Bert Kreischer Stars in Netflix's "Free Bert"
The new scripted comedy series, starring Bert Kreischer, premieres on Netflix in January 2026.

[12/04/25 - 09:06 AM]
PBS and WETA Announce Four-Part Documentary "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" with Henry Louis Gates Jr. to Premiere February 3, 2026
Black and Jewish Americans began on fundamentally different footing, but by the early 20th century, they were drawn together by entrenched racism and rising antisemitism.