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[07/19/16 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 19
Updates include: T.R. Knight to drop by "The Catch" at ABC; Parvesh Cheena set to recur on The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"; and Chris Murphey sells "Hunch" to CBS.

[07/19/16 - 02:19 PM]
Starz Lights Up Two-Season Renewal for Original Series "Power"
This is the first multi-season pickup for the New York-based drama starring Omari Hardwick.

[07/19/16 - 01:52 PM]
TV One's Hit Series "Rickey Smiley for Real" Gets Third Season Pick-Up
The third season will return with even stronger bonds and bigger laughs, as comic and radio personality Rickey Smiley continues to strive to achieve his quest for domination of the entertainment industry.

[07/19/16 - 01:36 PM]
Record-Setting "Kids' Choice Sports 2016" and "Henry Danger" Clinch Nickelodeon's 50th Straight Week at Number One
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the week of July 11-17.

[07/19/16 - 12:16 PM]
Video: FX Season 1 Official Trailer for "Better Things"
The network's new series from Pamela Adlon and Louis CK premieres Thursday, September 8.

[07/19/16 - 12:08 PM]
All Hands on Deck: TLC's "Cake Boss" Returns for Its Eighth Season
New episodes kick off Tuesday, August 23 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[07/19/16 - 12:03 PM]
Showtime Sports(R) to Chronicle the 2016 Season of NCAA Division I Football Powerhouse in Weekly Docu-Series "A Season with Florida State Football"
The series premieres on Tuesday, September 6, just one day after the Seminoles' season opener against the Ole Miss Rebels (University of Mississippi) on Labor Day.

[07/19/16 - 12:03 PM]
Actress Garcelle Beauvais Named Host of GSN's Competitive Reality Series "Window Warriors"
This new series brings the worlds of art and commerce together as the country's most talented window designers are challenged to conceive jaw-dropping displays each week.

[07/19/16 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Starz Releases New Red Band Trailer and Never Before Seen Poster for "Ash vs Evil Dead"
Musician and super fan of the series, Kid Cudi, premiered the trailer via twitter (@KidCudi).

[07/19/16 - 11:31 AM]
"The X Factor UK" Returns to AXS TV for the Third-Consecutive Year, As the Network Premieres Season 13 of the Popular Music Competition Series at 8pE on Sun., Aug. 28 & Mon., Aug. 29
The network will air all 32 episodes of the upcoming 13th season.

[07/19/16 - 11:06 AM]
NBC and Jennifer Lopez Take It to the Floor with New Competition Series "World of Dance"
The series brings the world's elite dancers together to compete in epic battles of artistry, precision and athleticism.

[07/19/16 - 11:01 AM]
Nat Geo WILD and Cesar Millan Are Looking for Dogs to Star in New Series "Cesar and Son" [wt]
Said duo are road-tripping across America in search of dogs and their humans who need help and want to share their story.

[07/19/16 - 11:00 AM]
Hallmark Channel New Original Movie "A Perfect Christmas" Is the #1 HH Rated Cable Entertainment Program of the Day
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of July 11-17.

[07/19/16 - 09:05 AM]
AMC Announces Extensive Multi-Year Deal with Chris Hardwick
Hardwick will be a part of not only new shows, but will also continue as host of current and new "Talking" live after shows.

[07/19/16 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces New Episodes of "Making a Murderer"
This next chapter will provide an in-depth look at the high-stakes post-conviction process, as well as, the emotional toll the process takes on all involved.

[07/19/16 - 08:57 AM]
Actor Terry Crews Explores Detroit's Resurgence in Second Installment of Travel Channel's "Celebrity Adventure Club"
The second in a series of specials, this episode premieres on Saturday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT.

[07/19/16 - 08:51 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Split Demo Crown
Plus: NBC leads the night's Republican Convention coverage.

[07/19/16 - 08:44 AM]
BET Networks Is in Search of America's Best Undiscovered Rapper
Sway Calloway hosts "One Shot," premiering Tuesday, August 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/19/16 - 08:13 AM]
Before the Kids Head Back to School Catch the Next Generation of Culinary Hopefuls on "Food Network Star Kids"
Hosted by Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan, the series features 10 talented junior finalists participating in a variety of culinary, on-camera and social media challenges over six episodes.

[07/19/16 - 08:00 AM]
Disney Programs Exclusive Previews During Premiere of "Elena of Avalor"
Highlights include a teaser trailer for "Descendants 2," the sequel to the hit Disney Channel Original Movie set to premiere in summer 2017.

[07/19/16 - 07:26 AM]
Cartoon Network Greenlights Second Season of Emmy-Nominated Global Hit Franchise "The Powerpuff Girls"
The series also picked up its first Emmy nomination this year for "Outstanding Short Form Animated Program."

[07/19/16 - 07:05 AM]
"Bad Girls Club: Social Disruption" Premieres Tuesday, September 20 at 8PM ET/PT on Oxygen
Fans can catch a casting special on Tuesday, September 13 at 8PM ET/PT to meet the ladies before they officially move into the house.

[07/19/16 - 06:06 AM]
Netflix and NYFF Announce Ava DuVernay Original Documentary
"The 13th" is the first-ever nonfiction work to open the festival, and will debut on Netflix and open in a limited theatrical run on October 7.

[07/19/16 - 06:01 AM]
James Denton and Real-Life Son Sheppard Enlist for Duty in New, Original Movie "For Love and Honor" Premiering Saturday, July 30, on Hallmark Channel
Natalie Brown and Rebecca Liddiard also co-star in the project.

[07/18/16 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 18
Updates include: Ron Funches joins the cast of NBC's "Powerless"; Taye Diggs to recur on FOX's "Empire"; and USA delays "Shooter" premiere once again.

[07/18/16 - 06:31 PM]
First Look - Director Bong Joon Ho's "Okja"
The image features Tilda Swinton (Nancy Mirando) and Giancarlo Esposito (Frank Dawson) shooting on location in New York City.

[07/18/16 - 03:12 PM]
"Power" Season Three Premiere Shatters Starz Original Series Viewership Records
Starz spins the numbers for Sunday, July 17.

[07/18/16 - 02:08 PM]
"SNL's" Colin Jost and Michael Che Offer Special Convention Editions of "Weekend Update" July 20 and 27 on MSNBC
In addition, on those same days, both Jost and Che will serve as special correspondents on NBC's morning news program "Today."

[07/18/16 - 01:13 PM]
"Hitchcock/Truffaut," Revisiting the Legendary Encounter of Two Renowned Directors, Debuts Aug. 8 on HBO
In 1962, French New Wave auteur François Truffaut spent a week in Hollywood with his idol, Alfred Hitchcock, discussing the director's rich and extensive body of work, including "Psycho" and "Vertigo."

[07/18/16 - 12:36 PM]
Digital Platforms Drive HBO's Spring Shows to Series Highs
HBO spins the numbers for the spring to date.

[07/18/16 - 12:33 PM]
FYI's Hit Docuseries "Married at First Sight" Returns with Season Four on Tuesday, July 26
Fourteen episodes will begin premiering on Tuesday, July 26, culminating with a season finale on Tuesday, October 25.

[07/18/16 - 12:03 PM]
"Late Night with Seth Meyers" to Air Live Thursday, July 21 and Thursday, July 28 Following Republican and Democratic National Conventions
Joining Meyers on July 21 will be guest Leslie Jones and chef Carlo Mirarchi.

[07/18/16 - 11:22 AM]
Chef Michael Symon Heads Back Into Production with New Season of "Burgers, Brew & 'Que"
Locations this season include restaurants in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Traverse City, MI, and Washington, D.C.

[07/18/16 - 11:14 AM]
Golden Globe and Emmy Winner Kyra Sedgwick to Make Directorial Debut with "Story of a Girl," For a 2017 Premiere on Lifetime
Segwick's husband, Kevin Bacon, is also set to star.

[07/18/16 - 11:14 AM]
Discovery Channel's "Killing the Colorado" Brings Together Five Academy-Award(R) Winning Filmmakers to Tell the True Story of the American West's Crippling Water Crisis
The project is a glimpse into the serious manmade water shortage that threatens the very existence of the American West.

[07/18/16 - 10:22 AM]
Starz Debuts First Image of American Gods' Bilquis, Ancient Goddess of Love, Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con
You can expect more surprises and exclusives this weekend, as the "American Gods" cast and creative team heads down to San Diego Comic-Con.

[07/18/16 - 10:15 AM]
Benedict Samuel Joins "Gotham" as "Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter"
DC villain Jervis Tetch is a talented hypnotist teetering on the edge of madness.

[07/18/16 - 10:01 AM]
Spike Launches "Lip Sync Battle" App
Spike's "Lip Sync Battle" app will allow fans to create lip sync videos to their favorite songs and battle friends in keeping with the hit series format.

[07/18/16 - 09:59 AM]
Spike "The Mist" Begins Production Today in Nova Scotia
American cable network Spike TV has ordered 10 hour-long episodes of the series which will premiere on Spike in 2017.

[07/18/16 - 09:58 AM]
Samantha Bee Heads to Presidential Conventions for TBS's First-Ever "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" Special
Airing next week during the 2016 Republican National Convention, the half-hour special is set to premiere on Wednesday, July 20.

[07/18/16 - 09:16 AM]
Investigation Discovery Announces Season Three Premiere of Hit Series "Cry Wolfe"
A no-nonsense investigator with more than 25 years of experience as a P.I., Wolfe and his assistant Janine McCarthy hit the streets to decipher fact from fiction and ultimately uncover what is really going on for his clients.

[07/18/16 - 09:01 AM]
Emmy(R)- and Golden Globe-Winning HBO Series "Game of Thrones" to Begin Production on Season Seven This Summer
Production of the seven-episode seventh season will be based in Northern Ireland, while additional portions will be filmed in Spain and Iceland, with debut slated for summer 2017 on HBO.

[07/18/16 - 08:33 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC's "Sunday Fun and Games" Pulls Back in Front
The Alphabet wins the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/18/16 - 08:09 AM]
Randy Moss Joins ESPN
He will serve as an analyst on "Sunday NFL Countdown" and "Monday Night Countdown" from the site of each week's "Monday Night Football" game.

[07/18/16 - 08:00 AM]
Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce Searches for Love Off the Field in the 90-Minute "Catching Kelce" Premiere Wed., Oct. 5 at 9 PM ET/PT on E!
50 eligible women, including former WAGS, sports royalty, social media stars, entrepreneurs, hometown sweethearts and fitness models from across the United States, will be invited to Los Angeles as this fun-loving athlete searches for that special someone to become his lifelong "teammate."

[07/18/16 - 07:02 AM]
A Man Wrongly Imprisoned Seeks Justice for Others in MTV's New Docu-Series "Unlocking the Truth" Premiering August 17 at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT
The series will be told through the unique point of view of Ryan Ferguson, an exoneree who spent 10 years in jail for a murder he didn't commit and is resolute in his passion to help other innocent people who may have been wrongfully convicted.

[07/18/16 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix to Beam New CBS "Star Trek" Television Series in 188 Countries Around the World
Additionally, all 727 existing episodes of the iconic "Star Trek" television library will be available on Netflix around the world by the end of 2016.

[07/18/16 - 06:01 AM]
Actress Zelda Williams to Be the Voice on Freeform's New Original Reality Series "The Letter"
Williams will also serve as producer on the series.

[07/17/16 - 01:27 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Modest Evening in Viewers, Demos
The Alphabet wins the night with under three million viewers and a 0.5 rating among adults 18-49.

[07/17/16 - 01:17 PM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demo Race with "Got Talent" Encore
The Peacock wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.







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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
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[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"
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[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]
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The series stars Jennifer Garner, D'Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Harlow Jane and Timothy Olyphant.

[03/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
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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+.