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[10/19/16 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 19
Updates include: David Amann to run NBC's "The Blacklist: Redemption"; Laurie Holden bound for FX's "The Americans"; and Casey Wilson, June Diane Raphael team for project at Hulu.

[10/19/16 - 05:01 PM]
Skydance Media Forms Exclusive First-Look Agreement for Television and Feature Film with Critically Acclaimed Actor Michael B. Jordan
The first project is an original scripted television series "Apollo Park," the story of a young basketball player's rapid rise to professional fame and the effects of his success on his family and community back in inner-city Detroit.

[10/19/16 - 12:13 PM]
Logo Documentary Films' "Hungry" Spotlights Three Women Chefs Who Are Re-Writing Industry Rules
"Hungry" will premiere on Thursday, November 17 on Logo and is the latest in the network's slate of films that include the Emmy Award-winning "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine."

[10/19/16 - 12:00 PM]
Casting Announced for "The Joey Mac Project"
The Pop series stars Joey as himself in a hilarious quest to be taken seriously as a legit actor that eventually lands him a gig as a talk show host at a cable network called The Comfy Channel.

[10/19/16 - 11:20 AM]
Jodie Foster to Direct and Rosemarie DeWitt to Star in "Black Mirror" Season Four Episode
The new season is slated to begin production later this year and premiere exclusively worldwide on Netflix in 2017.

[10/19/16 - 11:01 AM]
Stars Compete in a Culinary Battle for Charity on an All-New "MasterChef Celebrity Showdown," Monday, January 2, on FOX
Competitors include Trai Byers, Grace Gealey Byers, Nene Leakes, Gregg Leakes, Cheryl Hines, Kal Penn, Ronde Barber, Tiki Barber, Joel Madden and Benji Madden.

[10/19/16 - 10:48 AM]
Discovery's "Gold Rush" Ranks as #1 Show on All of TV on Friday
Discovery spins the numbers for Friday, October 14.

[10/19/16 - 10:33 AM]
Christopher Lloyd Joins Syfy's Time-Travel Drama '12 Monkeys" Season Three as Guest Star
Lloyd will play Zalmon Shaw, a charming but deadly cult leader who preys upon other's tragedies and losses in order to recruit new members into the apocalyptic cult the "Army of the 12 Monkeys."

[10/19/16 - 10:26 AM]
Now She Has the Balls - "Club de Cuervos" Returns December 9
Look for the show's sophomore run later this year on Netflix.

[10/19/16 - 09:49 AM]
Eric Stonestreet Journeys Through Alaska, Hawaii and Washington in Travel Channel's "Celebrity Adventure Club"
The third installment in this series of specials premieres on Wednesday, November 9 at 5:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[10/19/16 - 09:11 AM]
ESPN Signs Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon to New Multi-Year Extensions as "Pardon the Interruption" Marks 15th Anniversary
"Tony and Mike are the best in the business and 'PTI' is the gold standard of daily sports commentary," said Connor Schell.

[10/19/16 - 09:11 AM]
"Squidbillies" Will Be Bringing the Holiday Spirit with Two Specials
Look for said installments on Sunday, October 30 and Sunday, November 20.

[10/19/16 - 09:03 AM]
The Brits Are Back! Bravo Media's "Ladies of London" Season Three Premieres November 29 at 10PM ET/PT
This season features royal raucousness with returning cast members Juliet Angus, Caroline Fleming, Marissa Hermer, Julie Montagu and Caroline Stanbury with Sophie Stanbury joining fulltime.

[10/19/16 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Showtime Sports Releases Official Trailer for Ben Simmons' Documentary "One & Done"
The film will now premiere on Friday, November 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/19/16 - 08:59 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Hold Onto Top Demo Spot
The Peacock once again wins the night among adults 18-49.

[10/19/16 - 08:05 AM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights Third Season of Number-One Animated Series "The Loud House"
This order brings the total episode count to 78.

[10/19/16 - 08:01 AM]
Video: New "Black Mirror" Featurette Released in Advance of October 21st Premiere Only on Netflix
In advance of the premiere, Netflix has released an all new sneak-peak inside the world of "Black Mirror."

[10/19/16 - 05:30 AM]
Global Superstar Bruno Mars to Open the "2016 American Music Awards(R)"
This marks Bruno Mars' first performance on the American Music Awards stage.

[10/19/16 - 05:24 AM]
"Dark," The First Netflix Original Series Produced in Germany Commences Principal Photography
Shooting will take place until the end of March in locations throughout Berlin and the surrounding area.

[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.







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[06/17/26 - 10:29 AM]
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As Culture's Biggest Night approaches, BET will continue to unveil additional performers, presenters, special guests, and surprise moments leading up to the live broadcast, hosted by Druski, airing Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

[06/17/26 - 10:14 AM]
Video: "The Welcome Table" - Official Trailer - HBO
From Oscar-nominated director Josh Fox, the film tells the story of climate migrants across six continents, centering the voices and experiences of survivors on the front lines of the climate crisis.

[06/17/26 - 10:07 AM]
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[06/17/26 - 10:03 AM]
Starz Picks Up Timely and Riveting Queer Drama "Tip Toe," Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey to Air in 2026
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[06/17/26 - 10:01 AM]
New Series "Homestead Rescue: Intervention" Pushes Wilderness Expert Raney Family Into Their Most Emotional and High-Stakes Rescues of Off-Gridders Living Beyond the Edge of Survival
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[06/17/26 - 09:20 AM]
NBC's "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Star-Studded Lineup of Musical Artists
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[06/17/26 - 09:05 AM]
New City. New Experts. Bold New Era of Love. Season 20 of Peacock's "Married at First Sight" Returns Sunday, July 12
Featuring more couples than ever before, a brand-new panel of experts, fresh dynamics and deeper emotional stakes, Season 20 reimagines the groundbreaking social experiment that has captivated audiences for two decades.

[06/17/26 - 09:01 AM]
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Each episode spotlights three of the funniest comics delivering sharp, unfiltered takes on culture, family, and real life - from a Hollywood rooftop.

[06/17/26 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Greenlights Season Two of "One Night in Idaho: The College Murders"
The series returns for a new season with unprecedented first-time, exclusive access to the police and lead investigators who bore the weight of a nation's obsession and - until now - were unable to tell their story due to a gag order on the case.

[06/17/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[06/17/26 - 07:44 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "Chasing Soccer Glory: America's Long Game" Now Streaming on the CNN App
More than three decades after the World Cup last came to the United States, "Chasing Soccer Glory" examines how soccer evolved from a niche sport into a cultural force, and why the promise of the U.S. Men's National Team remains unfulfilled.

[06/17/26 - 07:41 AM]
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[06/17/26 - 07:07 AM]
Tony Dokoupil and Nischelle Turner to Host "The Great American Block Party 250," A Star-Studded Primetime Celebration of America to Air July 4 on CBS at 8:00 PM
The special will feature exclusive performances by Zac Brown Band, Jon Batiste, Goo Goo Dolls and The War and Treaty, with additional performers to be announced.

[06/17/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Survival of the Thickest" The Final Season - Official Trailer - Netflix
Riding high in the world of designer fashion, Mavis leans into a life-changing new adventure as she and Luca embark on the journey of starting a family.

[06/17/26 - 06:38 AM]
Great American Media Announces Start of Production on "A Christmas Prayer 2," Starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, World Premiere Slated for Great American Christmas 2026
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