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[10/18/16 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 18
Updates include: FX gives third season order to "American Crime Story"; Morena Baccarin signs onto Showtime's "Mating"; and Lyriq Bent cast in "She's Gotta Have It" at Netflix.

[10/18/16 - 01:12 PM]
Comedy Central Greenlights "The High Court" with Doug Benson to Series
Set to premiere in early 2017, "THC," is a fifteen-minute strip series featuring "Judge Doug" as he gets high and rules on real small claims court cases.

[10/18/16 - 12:22 PM]
Ina Garten Visits Washington, D.C. in One-Hour Special "Barefoot in Washington" on Saturday, November 5th at 1PM ET/PT
Food Network favorite Ina Garten heads back to where her career began, Washington, D.C., for an unforgettable trip that culminates in a once-in-a-lifetime visit with First Lady Michelle Obama.

[10/18/16 - 11:56 AM]
AMC Rolls Out New Season of Web Series, "Fear the Walking Dead: Passage"
The first installment of the 16-part series is currently live at www.AMC.com/passage and will air during one commercial break within "The Walking Dead" Season 7 premiere episode on Sunday, October 23.

[10/18/16 - 11:35 AM]
Lifetime Delivers Ratings Gold with Premieres of "Surviving Compton" and "Beyond the Headlines: Michel'le"
Lifetime spins the numbers for Saturday, October 15.

[10/18/16 - 11:15 AM]
Video: Jeremy Lin Teams Up with Comedy Central for "Viralocity," Streaming Now
Set at the titular (and fictional) branding agency, the team at Viralocity advises athletes and celebrities on the only thing that matters in the world today: Building the Brand.

[10/18/16 - 10:56 AM]
Video: Powerful Real - "Legion" Season 1 Promo
Does David Haller know what he is? "Legion" arrives February 2017 on FX.

[10/18/16 - 10:07 AM]
"Dream Corp LLC" Premieres Sunday, October 23rd on Adult Swim
The cable channel also releases a trailer for the newcomer.

[10/18/16 - 09:23 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Remains Top Draw in Viewers, Demos
The Peacock leads the night once again in said categories.

[10/18/16 - 07:50 AM]
Animal Planet's New Series "Project Grizzly" Follows One Man's Journey Introducing Two Rescue Bears to the Wild
The six-part adventure premieres Saturday, November 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/18/16 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Reveals the First Look Behind the Scenes of "Twin Peaks"
This first glimpse on set features original cast members Kyle MacLachlan, Miguel Ferrer, Kimmy Robertson, Harry Goaz, Dana Ashbrook and James Marshall sharing their thoughts on returning to the television phenomenon.

[10/18/16 - 06:15 AM]
CBS Orders "Candy Crush," A New Game Show Based on the Mobile Game Franchise
In the series, the game that has become a worldwide phenomenon comes to life as teams of two people use their wits and physical agility to compete on enormous, interactive game boards.

[10/18/16 - 06:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces Full Line-Up of Original Premieres During "Countdown to Christmas"
Highlights include "When Calls the Heart Christmas" on Christmas Day.

[10/18/16 - 05:20 AM]
Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Return to "The Voice"
Plus: Miley Cyrus will also return for the 13th season, which begins in fall 2017; while the rest of the season 13 coaches lineup will be announced at a later date.

[10/17/16 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 17
Updates include: CBS cancels summer entries "American Gothic," "BrainDead"; Alyssa Milano's "The Hacktivist" lands at The CW; and Lara Spotts to run Bravo's "Odd Mom Out."

[10/17/16 - 02:37 PM]
NLCS Game 2 Is Most-Watched Telecast in FS1 & FOX Deportes History
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, October 16.

[10/17/16 - 01:15 PM]
Netflix Announces New Series "Atypical" from Robia Rashid and Seth Gordon Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist and Michael Rapaport
The coming of age story follows Sam (played by Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum on his search for love and independence.

[10/17/16 - 12:03 PM]
Tia Torres Returns to Animal Planet for a New Season of "Pit Bulls & Parolees"
The series returns for an all new season on Saturday, November 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/17/16 - 11:18 AM]
"Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?" Is Freeform's No. 1 Reality Series Launch Ever in W25-54 and No. 2 in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
Freeform further spins the numbers for Tuesday, October 11.

[10/17/16 - 10:59 AM]
YouTube Orders Super-Powered Teleportation Drama Pilot from Universal Cable Productions
Based on the third novel in the "Jumper" series by Steven Gould, "Impulse" features a rebellious 16-year-old girl who has always felt different from her peers and has longed to escape from her seemingly quaint small town.

[10/17/16 - 10:58 AM]
YouTube Red Orders Sci-Fi Thriller Series from Seven Bucks Productions and Studio71
Set in the not-too-distant future, the half hour series, tentatively named "Lifeline," is about a little known life insurance company that sends its agents forward 33 days in time to prevent the accidental deaths of its clients.

[10/17/16 - 10:57 AM]
YouTube Red Greenlights Second Season of "Escape the Night" Starring Joey Graceffa
The second season will once again be produced by Brian Graden Media and Graceffa and will debut on YouTube Red in 2017.

[10/17/16 - 10:56 AM]
YouTube Orders eSports Comedy from Starburns Industries
The series follows a newly formed team of eSports players trying to make it to the top in the cutthroat world of competitive gaming. Michele Morrow and Jesse Cox, eSports industry and gaming professionals, created the series.

[10/17/16 - 10:37 AM]
Video: "Big Little Lies" - An HBO Limited Series: Official Tease (HBO)
Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley and Nicole Kidman co-star in the project.

[10/17/16 - 10:11 AM]
"Loosely, Exactly Nicole" Moves to Fridays at 10pm Starting October 21
Look for back-to-back episodes this Friday and next on the cable channel.

[10/17/16 - 10:02 AM]
TBS Goes Straight to Series with Tracy Morgan Comedy
The untitled series is being created and executive-produced by Jordan Peele and John Carcieri.

[10/17/16 - 09:46 AM]
CBS Gives Full Season Orders to Three Top Rated New Series
"Bull," "Kevin Can Wait" and "MacGyver" have all been picked up for full seasons.

[10/17/16 - 09:24 AM]
Freeform Picks Up New Comedy Pilot "Brown Girls" from Writers Shilpi Roy and Nastaran Dibai
The pilot centers on the relationship between Rimmi, an Indian-American aspiring beauty vlogger, and Devi, a young woman who has recently emigrated from India.

[10/17/16 - 09:21 AM]
Showtime Presents Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Special on November 8
"It'll be all the political comedy you love from my CBS show, with all the swearing and nudity you love from Showtime," said Colbert.

[10/17/16 - 09:11 AM]
The CW and Electus Partner with Terry Crews on "Terry Crews Saves Christmas" Premiering This December
In each episode, comedy superstar Terry Crews will visit a hopeless holiday enthusiast and put them through a hilarious crash-course in how to do Christmas right.

[10/17/16 - 09:01 AM]
ABC Set to Stack All Episodes of This Season's New Series on Digital Platforms
Episodes from most series will also be available on Hulu and via select MVPD On-Demand platforms, including Xfinity and DirecTV.

[10/17/16 - 09:00 AM]
Freeform to Premiere New Seasons of Award-Winning Drama Series "The Fosters" and "Switched at Birth" on January 31, 2017
These series join previously announced January premieres for "Shadowhunters" and "Beyond."

[10/17/16 - 08:35 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Sparks NBC, FOX to Top Spots
The Peacock leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/17/16 - 08:31 AM]
More Performers Announced for "The 50th Annual CMA Awards," Airing Wednesday, November 2, on ABC
Kelsea Ballerini, Garth Brooks with Trisha Yearwood, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and Kacey Musgraves are all on tap.

[10/17/16 - 08:01 AM]
"Difficult People" Season 3 Is Happening and Suddenly the World Is Bright Again
Hulu broke the news about said renewal via the show's Twitter page.

[10/17/16 - 07:04 AM]
Video: Trailer - Werner Herzog's Into the Inferno
The film heads just where its title suggests: into the red-hot magma-filled craters of some of the world's most active and astonishing volcanoes - taking the filmmaker on one of the most extreme tours of his long career.

[10/17/16 - 06:15 AM]
Amazon Debuts Season Two of Original Kids Series "Thunderbirds Are Go" on November 4 on Prime Video
Season two will continue with International Rescue as everyday heroes pulling off more harrowing rescue adventures, while Kayo's connection to arch nemesis The Hood is revealed.

[10/17/16 - 06:02 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Greenlights Season Four of Emmy-Nominated Series "Bosch"
Season three is currently in production and slated to premiere in 2017.

[10/16/16 - 06:06 PM]
"The Walking Dead" Renewed for Season 8, Kicking Off With the 100th Episode
Said news comes just one week prior to the show's seventh season launch.

[10/16/16 - 09:18 AM]
"SNL" Scores Its Highest Week 3 Rating in 8 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, October 15.

[10/16/16 - 08:53 AM]
Ohio State at Wisconsin Earns Highest Overnight Among All Sporting Events Across All Networks on Saturday, Oct. 15
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, October 15.

[10/16/16 - 08:25 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Puts ABC on Top
The Alphabet easily wins the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/15/16 - 09:01 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Continues Win Streak in Viewers, Demos
The Eye's trio of dramas lead the night in total viewers.

[10/14/16 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 14
Updates include: DeWanda Wise set as lead in Netflix's "She's Gotta Have It"; Chuck Lorre to adapt "Bonfire of the Vanities" at Amazon; and Mark Feuerstein tapped for role in Netflix's "Wet Hot American Summer."

[10/14/16 - 02:22 PM]
2016 NLDS Is Most-Watched in FS1 History
FOX Sports spins the numbers for its postseason coverage to date.

[10/14/16 - 02:04 PM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer for "Joe Rogan: Triggered"
Filmed at the historic Fillmore in San Francisco, the one-hour original stand-up comedy special premieres Friday, October 21.

[10/14/16 - 01:00 PM]
"Stranger Things" S2 Casting Announcement
Dacre Montgomery and Sadie Sink have both joined the cast while Joe Keery and Noah Schnapp are set as series regulars.

[10/14/16 - 12:35 PM]
SundanceTV Orders Four-Part True Crime Documentary Event Series "Murder in the Heartland: In Cold Blood Revisited"
The series, produced and directed by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger, will present a 360-degree view and re-examination of the crime and subsequent events.

[10/14/16 - 10:47 AM]
Global Pop Phenomenon Charli XCX Hosts Freeform's "13 Nights of Halloween"
During that time, Freeform viewers and Charli fans will get an exclusive sneak peek at her new single, "After the Afterparty," which will be released wide to the public on October 28.

[10/14/16 - 10:31 AM]
Watch Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in Immersive Virtual Reality Through "The Circus" on Showtime(R)
The network captured the 360 video on the campaign trail at Hillary Clinton's policy speech in Orlando, FL and Donald Trump's campaign rally in Bedford, NH.







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[10/01/25 - 11:30 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals Stacked Lineup of Contestants for the Highly Anticipated Return of "Ink Master"
Season 17 of the hit reality competition series will premiere exclusively on the service globally (excluding Japan) Wednesday, October 29 with three all-new episodes, with subsequent episodes dropping weekly.

[10/01/25 - 10:41 AM]
Garcelle Beauvais Joins Lifetime's Annual Stop Breast Cancer for Life Campaign with New PSA in Support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
"As women, we carry so much for our families, our friends, and our communities but we must also remember to care for ourselves," said Garcelle Beauvais.

[10/01/25 - 10:27 AM]
"Big Brother" Season Finale Is Most-Watched Episode in Over Three Years
The finale was up +33% from its year ago finale and up +33% from this season's average.

[10/01/25 - 10:16 AM]
Disney Branded Television Acquires Thunderbird Entertainment and JAM Media's Preschool Series "BeddyByes"
The deal grants Disney Jr. U.S. linear television rights and Disney+ global subscription video on demand (SVOD) rights.

[10/01/25 - 10:05 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Launches Official Trailer for "Landman" Season Two Premiering on November 16
In season two, as oil rises from the earth, so do secrets - and Tommy Norris's (Billy Bob Thornton) breaking point may be closer than he realizes.

[10/01/25 - 10:04 AM]
Video: Tubi Rings in Spooky Season with Hair-Raising Trailer for "R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead"
A teenager, Sam thought moving to Redhaven was the worst part - until his brother Finn vanishes and no one, not even their mom, remembers he existed.

[10/01/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud" Debuts October 21
The film had its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival where it won the Audience Award in the Documentary Short competition.

[10/01/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - Hulu Original Series "The Lost Station Girls"
Inspired by a true story and starring Camille Razat and Hugo Becker, the limited series premieres with all six episodes on October 8 on Hulu and Disney+.

[10/01/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Unveils Official Trailer for "FearFest" Featuring Award-Winning Artist, "Halloqueen" and Horror Aficionado Janelle Monae
This year's "FearFest" trailer, titled "Carnival of Frights," was brought to life by legendary, award-winning director and frequent Janelle MonĂ¡e collaborator, Alan Ferguson.

[10/01/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Hell Is Breaking Loose in Prime Video's Official Trailer for Season Two of "Hazbin Hotel"
The second season, premiering October 29, consists of eight episodes, with two episodes rolling out weekly through November 19.

[10/01/25 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Max Unleashes The Ultimate Halloween Experience With "Face Your Demons" Collection
With a best-in-class library ranging from cult classics to new horrors, the streamer is curating a one-stop experience of the scariest films and series the genre has to offer.

[10/01/25 - 09:00 AM]
Love Is a Leap of Faith - and Now, It's on Peacock: A Brand-New Season of "Married at First Sight"
Returning to guide the couples on their journey towards wedded bliss are experts Pastor Cal Roberson, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, and Dr. Pia Holec, providing advice and support as the newlyweds navigate their new marriages.

[10/01/25 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion," A New Entertainment Special Airing Monday, Nov. 24 on CBS and Streaming Exclusively on Paramount+
The 90-minute special, hosted by Ray Romano and series creator Phil Rosenthal, premieres Monday, November 24 on CBS.

[10/01/25 - 08:34 AM]
Apple TV+ Is the Exclusive Streaming Home Until 2030, with Extended Peanuts Partnership
The new deal includes the classic Peanuts library, as well as plans for more new original Peanuts series and specials.

[10/01/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Starting 5" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and James Harden as they play through moments that shook the league, heart wrenching injuries, and a Finals series for the ages.