or


    [wednesday, june 22, 2016]    
show: all posts | rants & reviews | interviews | ratings | video
[06/22/16 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 22
Updates include: HBO nixes second season of "Vinyl"; TNT extends "Major Crimes" by eight episodes; and Johnny Simmons to co-star in Netflix's "Girlboss."

[06/22/16 - 02:36 PM]
Netflix Announces Unscripted Original Series with Cameron Dallas
This series follows social media personality and entrepreneur Cameron Dallas and his close circle of friends and family as he looks to take his career to the next level.

[06/22/16 - 02:20 PM]
Nominees Announced for "The 2016 ESPYS" as Fan Voting Begins
LeBron James, Holly Holm, Stephen Curry, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, Andy Murray, Roberta Vinci, Cristiano Ronaldo, Carli Lloyd and Cam Newton are all among nominees.

[06/22/16 - 12:24 PM]
Showtime(R) Celebrates Real-Life Roadies with the New Documentary "Miles to Go Before I Sleep" from Acclaimed Filmmaker Sam Jones
The 35-minute film, directed and executive produced by Sam Jones will premiere on Friday, June 24.

[06/22/16 - 12:23 PM]
OWN's New Original Drama Series "Greenleaf" Premieres as #1 Series Debut in Network History with Over 3 Million Viewers
OWN spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 21.

[06/22/16 - 12:16 PM]
Tuesday Equals Terror as MTV's "Scream" Moves to Its New Date and Time Starting June 28
Plus: look for new editions of "Scream After Dark!" on July 19 and August 16.

[06/22/16 - 11:35 AM]
Conan O'Brien Returns to Comic-Con(R) International With All New Pop! Vinyl Figures from TBS and Funko
During the week of Comic-Con(R) International, "Conan" will be taped at San Diego's historic Spreckels Theatre on Wednesday, July 20 - Saturday, July 23, including two rare weekend shows.

[06/22/16 - 11:30 AM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to Broadcast Live During Both Political Conventions in July
Colbert will host each night live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, where he and his guests will react to the day's events in Cleveland and Philadelphia.

[06/22/16 - 11:16 AM]
Investigation Discovery Presents Revealing New Special, "Guns on Campus: Tamron Hall Investigates"
Produced by NBC News' Peacock Productions, the special premieres on Sunday, August 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/22/16 - 11:10 AM]
Brian Austin Green Joins Cast of "Rosewood"
Green will play Aaron Slade, East Miami Police's newest member with a mysterious past.

[06/22/16 - 10:52 AM]
New Episodes from Season Two of Amazon Original Series "Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street" Will Premiere on Prime Video Friday, July 15
The 13 episodes mark the back half of its sophomore run.

[06/22/16 - 10:37 AM]
Showtime(R) Reveals Eclectic "Roadies" Music Roster from Series Creator and Music Supervisor Cameron Crowe
Republic Records and Stardog Records will be releasing the official soundtrack on August 26.

[06/22/16 - 10:12 AM]
Video: HBO's "Divorce" - Tease & New Photo
Thomas Haden Church and Sarah Jessica Parker star in the new series, due this fall.

[06/22/16 - 10:02 AM]
FX to Bring "The Strain" and "Archer" to Comic-Con 2016
FX will fire up fans at San Diego Comic-Con with exclusive video content and panel discussions with the stars and creators of both series.

[06/22/16 - 08:55 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "America's Got Talent"
The Peacock easily wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/22/16 - 08:40 AM]
International Pop Star Rachel Platten to Perform Musical Tribute to Orlando during Third Annual "Trailblazer Honors," on VH1 and Logo, Saturday, June 26
This year, the event will be dedicated to Orlando with messages of support from celebrities and dignitaries.

[06/22/16 - 08:38 AM]
Cooking Channel Celebrates History and Future of Classic Most-Craved Dishes in New Series "Food's Greatest Hits"
The series premieres with two back-to-back episodes on Monday, July 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/22/16 - 08:08 AM]
truTV Crosses the Pond in All-New Premiere, "Impractical Jokers: British Invasion"
This mid-season premiere kicks off the second half of the popular series' fifth season with an additional 13 all-new episodes.

[06/22/16 - 08:01 AM]
"The Night Of": First Part Available This Friday, June 24 on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand, Affiliate Portals
Said offering comes more than two weeks before its on-air premiere.

[06/22/16 - 08:00 AM]
Original Voice of Iconic Olmec Returns to Nickelodeon in "Legends of the Hidden Temple" TV Movie, Premiering This Fall
Baker joins previously announced stars Kirk Fogg, Isabela Moner, Colin Critchley and Jet Jurgensmeyer.

[06/22/16 - 07:45 AM]
"Kimbo Slice: One of a Kind" Premieres on Spike Friday, June 24 at 7:00PM ET/PT
The documentary gives viewers an inside look at Kimbo's legendary rise to prominence as a Miami street fighter and YouTube sensation with rarely before-seen-footage and interviews with those who were with him from the start.

[06/22/16 - 07:03 AM]
MTV Announces the 2016 Fandom Awards Nominees
Voting begins today at fandomawards.mtv.com and will continue until Wednesday, July 20.

[06/22/16 - 06:30 AM]
Freeform Gives Rose to "Bachelor" Spin-Off Series Titled "Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After"
The new reality series will follow the happy couple as they prepare to walk down the aisle and begin their brand-new life together while navigating the real world after the splendor of "The Bachelor's" exotic dates and fantasy suites has ended.

[06/22/16 - 06:30 AM]
Maggie Geha Joins "Gotham" in Series Regular Role of "Poison Ivy"
Following an encounter with a monster from Indian Hill, Ivy Pepper finds herself reborn, and one step closer to the DC villain she is destined to become: Poison Ivy.

[06/22/16 - 06:10 AM]
Cartoon Network Greenlights Sixth Season of "The Amazing World of Gumball"
The multiple award-winning series has scooped 28 international awards to date including six BAFTAs and an Emmy(R).

[06/21/16 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 21
Updates include: Nickelodeon renews trio; Tricia Helfer scores key role on FOX's "Lucifer"; and "Game of Thrones" co-stars nab raises for next two seasons.

[06/21/16 - 02:35 PM]
Lynda Carter Is Coming to "Supergirl"
Carter has been cast on "Supergirl" in a recurring role as the President of the United States.

[06/21/16 - 02:27 PM]
Hallmark Channel Announces New Co-Host of Its Emmy Nominated "Home & Family"
Debbie Matenopoulos will join Mark Steines as the series' new co-host.

[06/21/16 - 01:59 PM]
A&E Network's Award-Winning Docuseries "Born This Way" Returns for a Second Season with 10 All-New Episodes Tuesday, July 26 at 10 PM ET/PT
Recently, the series was chosen as one of six honorees for the 2015 Television Academy Honors, an award that recognizes television programming that inspires, informs and motivates.

[06/21/16 - 01:53 PM]
Nat Geo WILD's "SharkFest": The No. 2 Week of Sharks on Television!
Nat Geo WILD's fourth annual "SharkFest" continues to stick to the facts with an in-depth investigation of the waters around Alcatraz, and we dive in with hammerhead sharks to see one of the most evolved predators in the world up close.

[06/21/16 - 12:38 PM]
Ben Simmons, Projected Top NBA Draft Pick, Subject of New Showtime Sports Documentary "One & Done"
The feature length film will premiere in October just prior to the start of Simmons' rookie NBA season.

[06/21/16 - 11:31 AM]
CBS Announces Fall 2016-2017 Primetime Premiere Dates
"The Big Bang Theory" and newcomer "Kevin Can Wait" will help kick things off on Monday, September 19.

[06/21/16 - 11:30 AM]
"Archer" Renewed for Three More Seasons
FX Networks has also reached a new overall production deal with Floyd County Productions.

[06/21/16 - 11:16 AM]
Jamie Chung Joins "Gotham" as "Valerie Vale"
She is a crackerjack reporter dead-set on uncovering the truth behind Indian Hill.

[06/21/16 - 11:09 AM]
TLC Begins Production on Tyler Perry's "Too Close to Home"
Danielle Savre will star as the lead Anna while Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia join the cast as guest stars.

[06/21/16 - 11:00 AM]
Tony and Emmy Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth Joins Stellar "Hairspray Live!" Cast
Chenoweth will play Velma Von Tussle, the self-promoting and manipulative producer of "The Corny Collins Show," who will stop at nothing to make her daughter, Amber, the star that Velma never was.

[06/21/16 - 10:17 AM]
Video: "The Strain" Season 3 Official Trailer
As previously announced, the new season premieres Sunday, August 28 on FX.

[06/21/16 - 10:16 AM]
28.3 Million Tune-In for 116th U.S. Open Championship Presented by FOX Sports
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, June 19.

[06/21/16 - 09:24 AM]
First Look: Hasbro Studios' "Stretch Armstrong"
Based on the iconic toy brand, the series is Hasbro's first original program for Netflix.

[06/21/16 - 09:02 AM]
"XOXO" Launches on Netflix on August 26!
The film is an ensemble comedy about a group of 20-somethings on a crazy adventure to the biggest EDM festival in America, XOXO.

[06/21/16 - 09:01 AM]
WWE(R) Superstar John Cena and Actress/Recording Artist Victoria Justice to Co-Host "Teen Choice 2016" Airing Sunday, July 31, Live on FOX
Additionally, Charlie Puth will perform his hit single, "We Don't Talk Anymore," and Serayah also will perform.

[06/21/16 - 08:56 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Ninja Warrior" Powers NBC to Victory
The Peacock wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/21/16 - 08:38 AM]
Crackle's Critically-Acclaimed First Scripted Original Drama Series "The Art of More" Casts Merritt Patterson for Season 2
She joins the previously announced stars including Dennis Quaid (also executive producer), Kate Bosworth, Cary Elwes and Christian Cooke.

[06/21/16 - 08:32 AM]
Travel Channel Names Seven U.S. Waterslides to Ride This Summer
In its new season of "Xtreme Waterparks," premiering Sunday, June 26, the network reveals some of the most insane water rides in the United States and around the globe.

[06/21/16 - 08:21 AM]
Emma Stone to Honor Billie Jean King at Logo's "Trailblazer Honors" Simulcast on VH1 and Logo, Saturday, June 25
From the 1969 Stonewall Riots to the passage of marriage equality nationwide just last year, the "Trailblazers Honors" spotlight the pioneers who bravely fought for equality.

[06/21/16 - 07:43 AM]
GSN's "Skin Wars: Fresh Paint" Delivers Network's Highest Competitive Reality Series Premiere Ever Among Key Female Demos
GSN further spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 15.

[06/21/16 - 07:19 AM]
Zaevion Dobson to be Honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at "The 2016 ESPYS" on ABC
The award recognizes those individuals who embody the spirit of the trophy's namesake, tennis legend Arthur Ashe, who dedicated his life to human rights advocacy.

[06/21/16 - 06:57 AM]
The New "Ben 10" Makes Global Debut This Fall on Cartoon Network
A new generation of fans can expect all the high-energy action and fantasy, along with the heart and humor that made it an international sensation when it originally premiered in 2006.

[06/21/16 - 06:44 AM]
Animal Planet's "Treehouse Masters" Returns with All-New Episodes on Friday, July 1st
Tree whisperer Pete Nelson and his team of expert craftsmen are back building spectacular sanctuaries in the skies that continue to amaze and delight.

[06/21/16 - 06:32 AM]
CBC and Netflix Join Forces with Halfire Entertainment to Adapt Margaret Atwood's Award-Winning "Alias Grace"
The miniseries is being written and produced by Sarah Polley and will be directed by Mary Harron, with production scheduled to begin in Ontario in August.







  [june 2016]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
   


· SHOWATCH
(series past and present)
· DEVWATCH
(series in development)
· MOVIEWATCH
(tv movies and mini-series)





[12/03/25 - 12:30 PM]
CBS Announces Second Season Orders for the Top Two New Broadcast Series - #1 "Boston Blue" and #2 "Sheriff Country"
The series average 8 million viewers and 7.6 million viewers, respectively, in Nielsen live plus 7-day multiplatform ratings.

[12/03/25 - 11:59 AM]
"9-1-1: Nashville" Season Premiere Catapults to Over 19 Million Total Viewers
Over 35 days, ABC's Thursday night drama premieres amassed impressive audiences based on competitive cross-platform broadcast series rankings, with all three dramas landing in the Top 10 among Adults 18-49.

[12/03/25 - 11:27 AM]
Star-Studded Cast of Cooking Disasters Take on Culinary Boot Camp in "Worst Cooks in America: Reality Check"
This season, Chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry are on a mission to transform an all-star cast from cooking disasters to kitchen masters with an intense culinary boot camp like no other.

[12/03/25 - 11:25 AM]
Fresh Off Successful Theatrical Run, Great American Media Announces "Another Sweet Christmas," Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison, Streams Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, Beginning December 18
The sequel to "Home Sweet Christmas" also premieres on Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, December 20 (8 p.m. ET).

[12/03/25 - 11:00 AM]
Hulu Renews "Chad Powers" for a Second Season
Glen Powell will return as the titular character.

[12/03/25 - 11:00 AM]
Broadcast Talent Announced for Inaugural Optum Golf Channel Games December 17 in Primetime on Golf Channel and USA Network
Current PGA Tour player Keith Mitchell will serve as an analyst for coverage of the Optum Golf Channel Games alongside longtime Golf Channel commentator Steve Sands, who will provide play-by-play commentary.

[12/03/25 - 10:31 AM]
Louis Carr Appointed President of BET
Carr assumes leadership of BET from Scott Mills, who earlier today announced his departure after 23 years at the company.

[12/03/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "A Thousand Blows" - Season 2 Trailer - Hulu
It's the dawn of a new era.

[12/03/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Music Box: Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?" Debuts December 18
The film is an intimate documentary chronicling the rise of the band Counting Crows and the unrelenting pressure that followed their breakout success.

[12/03/25 - 09:32 AM]
Get Ready to Hit the Casino with a New Untitled Vegas Television Series
The new series from the creators of "Billions" is executive produced by the legendary Martin Scorsese.

[12/03/25 - 09:00 AM]
The Unbelievable True Story of "Roofman" Premieres on Paramount+ December 9
Channing Tatum stars as the film's titular character, as well as a stellar cast including Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang and Peter Dinklage.

[12/03/25 - 08:57 AM]
Record NFL Viewership Caps Thanksgiving Night on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo
Bengals-Ravens is the most-watched Thanksgiving night NFL game ever with an average of 28.4 million viewers.

[12/03/25 - 08:55 AM]
"NFL on CBS" Shatters Record for Most-Watched Regular-Season Game in NFL History with More Than 57 Million Viewers
Viewership peaked with 61.357 million viewers for the game's thrilling conclusion (7:45-8:00 PM ET).

[12/03/25 - 08:49 AM]
FOX Sports Feasts on Thanksgiving Day with 47.7 Million Viewers for Packers-Lions
Viewership peaked with 57,957,000 viewers from 4:00-4:15 PM ET.

[12/03/25 - 08:47 AM]
Most-Watched NBA on ESPN Thanksgiving Eve in Six Years
The inaugural tripleheader averaged 2,099,000 viewers, up 54 percent from last year's Thanksgiving Eve doubleheader, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.