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[09/03/16 - 08:59 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos on Low Key Night
Just 0.2 separates ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC last night among adults 18-49.

[09/03/16 - 08:44 AM]
An Encore "Dateline NBC" Ties for the #1 Show of the Night in Adults 25-54
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, September 2.

[09/02/16 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 2
Updates include: AMC cancels "Feed the Beast"; Georgina Campbell to star in Syfy's "Krypton"; and Alisha Wainwright cast in Freeform's "Shadowhunters."

[09/02/16 - 11:01 AM]
The "Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe" Premieres September 5, Labor Day, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central
Comedian David Spade served as Roast Master for the two-hour special which taped at Sony Studios on Saturday, August 27 in Los Angeles.

[09/02/16 - 08:50 AM]
Ratings and Delivery Momentum Continues to Build for Hallmark Channel's Newest Original Series, "Chesapeake Shores"
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of August 22-28.

[09/02/16 - 08:23 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Big Brother" Claim Top Spots
The Eye takes home top honors among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/02/16 - 07:03 AM]
ABC Launches September Slate of ABCd Originals for the New ABC App
Four new ABCd original short-form series are live now on the ABC app for desktop, mobile and connected TV devices.

[09/02/16 - 06:05 AM]
Daytime Emmy(R)-Nominated Talk Show "The Real" Returns for Season Three with "Free Money, Honey" and "Fan-Cash-Tic Giveaways" During Premiere Week
One lucky viewer will drive away in a brand new 2017 Ford Fusion Sport!

[09/02/16 - 05:18 AM]
Emmy Nominated "Lauren Lake's Paternity Court" Returns on Monday, September 19 for Its Fourth Season
The syndicated courtroom series features the sharp-witted presiding judge Lauren Lake who helps litigants resolve legal paternity issues using DNA evidence.

[09/01/16 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 1
Updates include: Lifetime pulls the plug on "Devious Maids"; Jeremy Davies boards "American Gods" at Starz; and Marque Richardson among latest cast in Netflix's "Dear White People."

[09/01/16 - 04:22 PM]
"Greenleaf" Is the Most Watched New Cable Show of the Summer
OWN spins the numbers for the summer to date.

[09/01/16 - 03:03 PM]
TV One Is Knocking Out Labor Day Weekend with "Ringside" Premiere and "Empire" Marathon
The network's latest original movie - written, produced and directed by nationally syndicated radio host Russ Parr - premieres this Sunday, September 4.

[09/01/16 - 12:51 PM]
Comedy Central Sets Fall Programming Schedule
Newly announced dates include "The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail," "Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City" and "This Is Not Happening."

[09/01/16 - 12:31 PM]
Showtime Sets Tuesday Night Sports Block Kicking Off on September 6
Look for "60 Minutes Sports," "Inside the NFL" and "A Season with..." back-to-back on said night.

[09/01/16 - 12:30 PM]
Title and Premiere Date Announced for CBS All Access Edition of "Big Brother"
"Big Brother: Over the Top" will begin streaming live on Wednesday, September 28 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/01/16 - 12:05 PM]
"Churchill's Secret": A One-Night TV Event on "Masterpiece" September 11 at 8/7c
Michael Gambon stars as Winston Churchill in this dramatization of Churchill's life-threatening stroke in the summer of 1953, when he was prime minister for the second time.

[09/01/16 - 12:03 PM]
"Masters of Sex" Season Four Premiere Available Now for Early Sampling
Starting today, consumers who do not subscribe to SHOWTIME can watch the season four premiere for free on SHO.com and Facebook.

[09/01/16 - 11:57 AM]
Adoptable Animals Get New Digs in Animal Planet's Two-Part Special "Pet Nation Renovation"
Part one premieres on Saturday, September 17 at 10:00/9:00c on Animal Planet.

[09/01/16 - 11:00 AM]
Early Second Season Order Placed for Sci-Fi Adventure Series "MECH-X4" Ahead of its Debut on Disney XD
Beginning Friday, October 28, a preview episode debuts on multiple platforms including the Disney XD App, Disney XD VOD and the Disney XD YouTube Channel.

[09/01/16 - 10:25 AM]
Video: New Trailer - Watch Robbie Amell & Rachael Taylor in ARQ
The film is an official selection of the 2016 Toronto Film Festival.

[09/01/16 - 09:34 AM]
TLC Picks Up Tyler Perry's "Too Close to Home" for Another Season
Launched in an unprecedented partnership with corporate cousin OWN, the series reached 4.2 million viewers in its premiere airings across TLC and OWN.

[09/01/16 - 09:30 AM]
Syfy Renews "Killjoys" and "Dark Matter" for Third Seasons
Both are currently wrapping their second seasons on Syfy: the former this Friday, September 2; the latter on Friday, September 16.

[09/01/16 - 09:13 AM]
Video: #LoweRoast Preview Clip - Peyton Manning on Jeff Ross's New Look
Peyton Manning points out how Jeff Ross's new look will be a boon to his local police department.

[09/01/16 - 09:03 AM]
"Westworld" Key Art
The one-hour drama series kicks off its 10-episode season Sunday, October 2 at 9:00/8:00c, exclusively on HBO.

[09/01/16 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer & Key Art for Christopher Guest's Mascots
Mascots is a new comedy from Christopher Guest, director of Waiting for Guffman and Best in Show.

[09/01/16 - 09:00 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Got Talent" Claim Another Victory
The Peacock wins the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/01/16 - 08:50 AM]
CMT's Inaugural "Concert of the Summer" Amplifies Multi-Platinum Entertainer Jason Aldean's 2016 Six String Circus Tour
Filmed during Chicago's second-annual Country LakeShake, the 90-minute event will premiere Saturday, September 3 at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/01/16 - 08:24 AM]
Discovery Channel Acquires Worldwide Rights to Revealing Documentary "Sacred Cod"
An official selection of the 2016 Camden Film Festival, the film chronicles the collapse of the historic cod fishery in the waters off New England in the United States.

[09/01/16 - 07:41 AM]
More Stars Join Stand Up To Cancer Canada Telecast on Sept. 9
Viola Davis, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Dierks Bentley, Matt Bomer, Dave Franco, Sonequa Martin-Green, Rob Riggle, Tony Hale, Terry Crews, Mel B and Bree Turner are all on tap.

[09/01/16 - 07:33 AM]
Matt Lauer to Moderate NBC News and MSNBC Commander-in-Chief Forum With Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on September 7
The one-hour event will simulcast live Wednesday, September 7 at 8:00/7:00c on the NBC broadcast network and MSNBC, and stream live on NBCNews.com.

[09/01/16 - 06:57 AM]
AT&T Audience Network to Debut Original Series "Religion of Sports" Nov. 15
New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and filmmaker Gotham Chopra are the co-creators of the original sports documentary series.

[09/01/16 - 06:30 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for "Chef's Table: France"
The four special episodes are dedicated to four of the world's most renowned French chefs and will all premiere globally on September 2.

[09/01/16 - 06:02 AM]
ABC Celebrates the Opening of the Smithsonian's New National Museum of African American History and Culture
The production will be filmed on September 23 and will air on ABC stations nationwide in the 2016-2017 season.

[09/01/16 - 06:01 AM]
68th Emmy(R) Awards Announces Top Name Talent to Present Coveted Statuettes on Television's Biggest Night
Anthony Anderson, Aziz Ansari, Kristen Bell, Julie Bowen and Priyanka Chopra are among the initial wave.

[08/31/16 - 11:53 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 31
Updates include: Aasif Mandvi to lead Showtime's "Fatwa"; Marc Maron cast in Netflix's "G.L.O.W."; and USA locks in principal cast for "The Tap."

[08/31/16 - 05:01 PM]
Tenacious Girls Are Center Stage in Two New Netflix Original Series for Tweens
Premiering in 2017, the "Untitled Horse Mystery Project" and "The Worst Witch" bring tenacious girls front and center in two different coming-of-age stories.

[08/31/16 - 02:33 PM]
DIY Network's "Texas Flip N Move" Scores Its Highest-Rated Episode Ever
DIY Network spins the numbers for Friday, August 26.

[08/31/16 - 02:05 PM]
VH1 Snags G.O.O.D. Music Star Teyana Taylor for "The Breaks"
She'll join the "The Breaks" in a recurring role in addition to doing a stint on the network's upcoming "Hip Hop Squares."

[08/31/16 - 02:00 PM]
Fridays Heat Up When 18 New Chefs Enter "Hell's Kitchen" on the Season 16 Premiere, September 23, on FOX
The last contestant to withstand the pressure will claim the grand prize - a Head Chef position at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar at The Venetian Las Vegas.

[08/31/16 - 11:34 AM]
Video: Watch an All-New First Look at Season Two of "Scream Queens"
Season Two graduates from the college campus and into a hospital with a haunted past, as a new and terrifyingly funny mystery begins.

[08/31/16 - 11:26 AM]
The All-New Season of "This Old House(R)" Tackles Two Diamonds in the Rough: An Arts & Crafts Storybook House and an Abandoned Brick Beauty
The 18-time Emmy award winning home improvement series features the two storied houses rich with history, design and construction challenges in 26 new episodes premiering September 29 on PBS.

[08/31/16 - 11:03 AM]
Bravo Media's "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" Is Back on the Market with a Supersized Premiere Thursday, October 6 at 9PM ET/PT
Powerhouse agents Josh Altman, Josh Flagg and Brits James Harris and David Parnes return for season nine along with familiar face, Madison Hildebrand.

[08/31/16 - 11:01 AM]
Alex Kalymnios on Board to Direct Starz' "The White Princess"
In casting news, Amy Manson boards the production in the role of Lady Catherine Gordon, cousin to King James IV of Scotland.

[08/31/16 - 11:00 AM]
U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Gabby Douglas, Nathan Adrian and Conor Dwyer to Visit CBS's "The Late Late Show with James Corden" Thursday, Sept. 1
The Olympians will join Corden for a round of his popular game, "Nuzzle Whaaa?"

[08/31/16 - 10:24 AM]
Video: #LoweRoast Preview Clip - Jeff Ross Channels Prince, Shreds Ann Coulter
Armed with an electric guitar and a Prince outfit, Roastmaster General Jeff Ross shreds Ann Coulter.

[08/31/16 - 10:11 AM]
Get Ready for Halloween with Crafty Chefs and Spine-Chilling Sabotages in "Cutthroat Kitchen: Tournament of Terror"
From a spider web-themed spider roll challenge to a liver and fava beans battle, the competitors must scare up their best dishes while braving witches, mummies, ghosts and zombies.

[08/31/16 - 10:04 AM]
FYI Greenlights New Culinary Competition Series "Man vs Master" - Chef Richard Blais to Host
In "Man vs Master," unknown chefs working in the trenches of the food industry will compete for the opportunity of a lifetime - a coveted apprenticeship with a world-renowned celebrity chef - but in order to win, they will have to beat the master in a face-off first.

[08/31/16 - 09:25 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Got Talent," "Better Late" Rise in Latest Victory
The Peacock wins the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/31/16 - 09:19 AM]
"CBS All Access" Rolls Out Commercial-Free Option for Subscribers
In addition to the existing subscription offering of $5.99/month, subscribers now have the option to watch CBS All Access's on-demand content commercial-free for $9.99/month.

[08/31/16 - 08:32 AM]
Netflix Announces New Talk Show with Bill Nye
Set to launch Spring 2017, each episode will tackle a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry.







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[12/16/25 - 09:08 AM]
MGM+ Greenlights Series Adaptation of Iconic Western "The Magnificent Seven"
After a peaceful Quaker village is massacred by mercenaries working for a greedy and ruthless land baron trying to force them off the land he covets, seven gifted but flawed mercenaries are hired by the community to protect them from the land baron's hired guns.

[12/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
Meet the 11 New Survivalists and the Families Who Hold Their Fate as FOX's Survival Competition Series "Extracted" Returns for Season Two
Only one competitor and their family will endure it all and walk away with a life-changing quarter million dollar grand prize!

[12/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces "Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris," A New Holiday Special Airing Monday, Dec. 22 on CBS and Paramount+
Filmed in front of an intimate audience above the Musée du Quai Branly, Aguilera performs both holiday classics and her career hits against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, fashioned into a shimmering Christmas tree.

[12/16/25 - 08:30 AM]
The Epic New Landmark Natural History Series, "Kingdom," Premieres Saturday, January 24 on BBC America and AMC+
The six-part series chronicles the dramatic real-life sagas of four African rival animal families - leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and lions - as they all fight to claim a remote Zambian paradise as their home.

[12/16/25 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Adds Over 30 Episodes of Original Content to 2026 Slate with New Series "Wild Vacation Rentals" and Renewals for "Zillow Gone Wild" and "Castle Impossible"
Coming early next year, "Nobody Wants This" actresses and comedians Sherry Cola and D'Arcy Carden will embark on an epic girls' trip of a lifetime to visit America's extraordinary vacation homes in the new HGTV series "Wild Vacation Rentals."

[12/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Gather 'Round Faithfuls! Peacock Debuts Official Trailer for Season 4 of "The Traitors"
Season 4 debuts with the first three supersized episodes on Thursday, January 8 at 6pm PT/9pm ET, followed by two new episodes on Thursday, January 15, and one new episode weekly through the finale and reunion event on February 26.

[12/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix and iHeartMedia Announce Exclusive Video Podcast Partnership for Top iHeartPodcasts
More than 15 industry-leading iHeartPodcasts will stream only on Netflix including "My Favorite Murder," "The Breakfast Club," "Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast," "Behind the Bastards," "The Psychology of Your 20s" and more.

[12/16/25 - 08:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Season Two of "The Pitt"
The Emmy-winning series debuts Thursday, January 8 at 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO Max.

[12/16/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Unveils a First Look at "Widow's Bay"
The series will make its global debut on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with the first three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 17, 2026, on Apple TV.

[12/16/25 - 03:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Lifestyle Series, "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou," Starring Jep and Jessica Robertson, Debuting on Great American Pure Flix in 2026
The new series follows the Robertsons as they develop their Comanche Moon Ranch property, offering viewers an inside look at their journey.

[12/16/25 - 12:01 AM]
Emma Appleton, Fares Fares, Frida Gustavsson and Jakob Oftebro Star in Swedish Thriller Series "Bytet"
Set against the stunning backdrops of Stockholm's archipelago and sun-drenched Sicily, two couples agree to a holiday home swap in a last-ditch effort to save their marriages.

[12/15/25 - 04:45 PM]
"The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy - ABC News Special," Airing Tuesday, Dec. 16, on ABC, Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
Following the tragic news of the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, the one-hour special tells the story of the life of the beloved director, producer and actor and his wife, a photographer, producer and writer known for her work in documentary and political activism.

[12/15/25 - 02:26 PM]
Video: First Look at the New Crime Drama "CIA," Starring Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss, Now Available
When by-the-book FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) is loaned out to a clandestine CIA/FBI task force, he finds himself teamed up with secretive and roguish CIA case officer Colin Glass (Tom Ellis).

[12/15/25 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "This is I" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Bullied for wanting to be an idol, Kenji finds belonging in a cabaret and help from a trailblazing doctor, emerging onstage as her true self, Ai Haruna.

[12/15/25 - 12:30 PM]
Video: Inside Look at "Memory of a Killer" with Patrick Dempsey - FOX TV
The series will launch with a special two-night premiere event beginning Sunday, January 25 immediately following the NFC Championship Game.