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[02/12/17 - 02:03 PM]
Golden State-Oklahoma City on ABC Delivers Highest-Rated Non-Christmas NBA Regular-Season Game Since 2013
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, February 11.

[02/12/17 - 09:30 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Is #1 Non-Sports Program, Equals Highest Adults 18-49 Rating Since April 2016
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, February 11.

[02/12/17 - 08:57 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Sparks Easy Victory for ABC
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 by a healthy margin.

[02/12/17 - 08:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Hits a Six-Year High in Metered-Market Households
NBC spins the late-night numbers for Saturday, February 11.

[02/11/17 - 10:44 AM]
David and Tamela Mann Join the TV One Family with New Show Called "The Manns"
The new one-hour show from Entertainment One (eOne) and Bobbcat Films, currently in production in Texas, will join the network schedule in Q2 2017.

[02/11/17 - 08:33 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Edges Out Demo Crown
"Hawaii Five-0" and "Shark Tank" share the top spot among adults 18-49.

[02/10/17 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 10
Updates include: Sarah Shahi to topline "Reverie" for NBC; Jack Cutmore-Scott set as male lead on ABC's "Deception"; and Elizabeth Gillies cast in The CW's "Dynasty."

[02/10/17 - 01:27 PM]
"North Woods Law: New Hampshire" Premieres on Animal Planet and "Lone Star Law" Returns for an All New Season
Look for said premieres on Sunday, March 5 and Sunday, February 19, respectively.

[02/10/17 - 12:53 PM]
Smithsonian Channel Celebrates Women's History Month with Two New Premieres
"Victorian Rebel - Marianne North" (Wednesday, March 8) and "Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth" (Monday, March 27) are both on tap.

[02/10/17 - 11:48 AM]
A Prescription for Drama on Bravo Media's "Married to Medicine" Two-Part Season 4 Reunion Premiering Friday, February 17th at 8PM ET/PT
Andy Cohen hosts the surprising two-part reunion premiering Friday, February 17 and 24.

[02/10/17 - 11:25 AM]
Showtime Documentary Films to Release "Eric Clapton: A Life in 12 Bars" Theatrically in the U.S. This Fall Followed by a Television Premiere On Showtime(R) in 2018
The film will be directed by Oscar(R)-winner Lili Fini Zanuck, with John Battsek producing for Passion Pictures.

[02/10/17 - 11:04 AM]
Freeform Launches the New Digital Short-Form Series "My Boyfriend Is a Robot" Available Today on Freeform.com and the Freeform App
Chloe Searcy and Josh Margolin star in the project, a romantic fish-out-of-water comedy centering on the relationship between a girl and her boyfriend - who happens to be a robot.

[02/10/17 - 11:04 AM]
Video: Crackle Releases First Look Clip and Key Art for Season Two of Emmy(R)-Nominated Series, "SuperMansion"
Season two premieres this Thursday, February 16 and will air new episodes weekly until the season finale on Thursday, April 20.

[02/10/17 - 10:37 AM]
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Auli'i Cravalho, Sting, Justin Timberlake and John Legend to Perform This Year's Nominated Songs at the Oscars(R)
"We're thrilled to welcome these world-class artists to the Oscars. These performances will not only celebrate the five extraordinary nominated original songs, but also the integral part music plays in movies," Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd said.

[02/10/17 - 10:36 AM]
ABC Picks Up Triple Threat Lineup - "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away with Murder" - for Another TGIT Season
Next season will be the 14th season of "Grey's Anatomy," the seventh season of "Scandal," and the fourth season of "How To Get Away with Murder."

[02/10/17 - 10:01 AM]
AMC Announces "The Walking Dead" Play Dead Sweepstakes
The contest will give four lucky fans a chance to each win a walk-on role as a walker in the 100th episode of "The Walking Dead."

[02/10/17 - 09:31 AM]
"Silicon Valley" Begins New Season April 23
The show stars Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, Josh Brener, Amanda Crew, Matt Ross, Suzanne Cryer and Jimmy O. Yang.

[02/10/17 - 09:30 AM]
Stream the 59th Annual Grammy Awards(R) with CBS All Access Plus Grammy Live(R) Returns with Multiplatform Coverage of Music's Biggest Night(R)
Fans will also be able to stream the pre-telecast red carpet show, "Grammy Red Carpet Live," through CBS All Access and Grammy Live, starting at 7:30 PM, ET/4:30 PM, PT.

[02/10/17 - 09:17 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Holds Onto Top Demo Spot with Dramas
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS remains the most-watched network.

[02/10/17 - 09:15 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Offers the Season Two Premiere of "Billions" for Early Sampling
Starting today, consumers who do not subscribe to Showtime can watch the season two premiere for free now on YouTube and SHO.com.

[02/10/17 - 07:03 AM]
CBS Corporation Announces Strategic Partnership with Kapital Entertainment
For the upcoming television season, the company is currently producing seven pilots across broadcast and cable networks.

[02/10/17 - 06:32 AM]
The All-New Celebrity Cast of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Will Be Revealed Live, Wednesday, March 1, Exclusively on "Good Morning America"
As previously announced, the show's 24th edition premieres Monday, March 20.

[02/10/17 - 06:30 AM]
All-Star Lineup of Presenters Announced for "The 59th Annual Grammy Awards(R)," Feb. 12 on CBS
Award-winning host and performer James Corden is set to host Music's Biggest Night(R) for the first time.

[02/10/17 - 06:01 AM]
BBC America to Air Brit Awards 2017 on February 22
Performances on the night will come from Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Little Mix, The 1975, Emeli Sandé, Skepta and Robbie Williams.

[02/10/17 - 06:00 AM]
E! Returns as Exclusive Multi-Platform Media Partner of New York Fashion Week: The Shows
Look for "Fashion Police: New York Fashion Week" on Friday, February 17 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/09/17 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 9
Updates include: Blair Redford cast in FOX's Marvel project; Dan Byrd is first to board ABC's "Doomsday"; and MTV cancels "Loosely Exactly Nicole, "Mary + Jane."

[02/09/17 - 07:03 PM]
Amazon Prime Video's First German Original Series "You Are Wanted" to Launch in Over 200 Countries and Territories Worldwide
All six episodes will be available with dubbing in English, French, Italian and Spanish.

[02/09/17 - 03:03 PM]
"Marvel's Runaways" Sets Remaining Cast for Television Project with Hulu
Kevin Weisman, Brigid Brannagh, James Marsters and Ever Carradine are among the latest additions.

[02/09/17 - 01:31 PM]
Seeso Announces Q2 2017 Programming Slate
Big Jay Oakerson, Brent Weinbach, Jonah Ray and Doug Stanhope are among the featured auspices.

[02/09/17 - 12:14 PM]
Cartoon Network Announces Season Two of "Mighty Magiswords" and New Mobile RPG, Surely You Quest
The top-ranked series premiered in September 2016 as the number one animated series to launch in Q4 with kids 6 - 11 and all key boys, while also ranking as Cartoon Network's top show in October.

[02/09/17 - 11:58 AM]
Cesar Millan Takes on Role as Rescuer and Rehabilitator in New Series "Cesar Millan's Dog Nation"
The series will present new challenges for Cesar as he does more than just help dog owners with their pets' behavioral problems.

[02/09/17 - 11:03 AM]
Emmy(R)-Winning News Magazine "Vice" Returns for Fifth Season with 29 Episodes Feb. 24, Exclusively on HBO
For a limited time, HBO will air an early premiere of the weekly show Fridays at 7:30 p.m., ahead of its regularly scheduled debut at 11:00 p.m.

[02/09/17 - 10:40 AM]
Syfy Picks Up "Channel Zero" for Third and Fourth Installments
In addition, UCP has signed an overall deal with the series' executive producer, Nick Antosca.

[02/09/17 - 10:27 AM]
ABC News' One-Hour Documentary "When We Rise: The People Behind the Story" Airs Thursday, March 2
The one-hour documentary complements ABC's scripted mini-series "When We Rise" by chronicling the personal and political struggles, setbacks, and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBTQ people who helped pioneer the U.S. Civil Rights struggle.

[02/09/17 - 09:05 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos; CBS Leads Total Viewers
A new "Modern Family" takes home top honors among adults 18-49.

[02/09/17 - 09:01 AM]
Reigning Royal Women Steer Starz' Original Limited Series "The White Princess" Premiering on Sunday, April 16th at 8PM ET/PT
Set in 15th century England, the drama is drawn from the novel of the same name by Philippa Gregory and part of The Cousins' War book series.

[02/09/17 - 07:01 AM]
Season 2 of AXS TV's "Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar" Premieres on Sunday, March 5 At 9pE/6pP Presented by Mercury Insurance
John Mellencamp, John Mayer, James Hetfield, Mick Fleetwood, Rick Nielsen, Joe Satriani, Melissa Etheridge, Pat Monahan and Toby Keith are among the featured artists.

[02/09/17 - 05:29 AM]
Bob Costas Passes Olympic Torch to Mike Tirico as NBC's Primetime Olympic Host
The announcement was made today, exactly one year before the PyeongChang Opening Ceremony on February 9, 2018.

[02/08/17 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 8
Updates include: HBO gives series order to "Succession"; Nicolas Winding Refn brings "Too Old to Die Young" to Amazon; and Todd Holland to helm ABC's "Charlie Foxtrot."

[02/08/17 - 02:59 PM]
CBS News to Air Primetime Coverage of the Presidential Address to the Joint Session of Congress 9:00-10:30 PM, ET on Tuesday, Feb. 28
CBSN, CBS News' 24/7 digital streaming news network, will deliver extensive coverage throughout the day across all digital platforms.

[02/08/17 - 02:14 PM]
Discovery and Lionsgate Announce Series Commitment for Original Vietnam War Drama "The Suck" from Executive Producers Ed Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz, Keith Addis and Tony Thomopoulos
The 10-episode series is based on an unpublished memoir by Vietnam veteran and former Greenpeace International executive Stephen McCallister.

[02/08/17 - 01:19 PM]
The CW Schedule Updates
"DC's Legends of Tomorrow" will now wrap season two on Tuesday, April 4 followed by the return of "iZombie."

[02/08/17 - 01:05 PM]
There's Never Enough TV on Netflix
The streaming service unleashes a huge wave of premiere dates, renewals and casting news.

[02/08/17 - 12:49 PM]
Season Two Premiere of Disney Channel's "Stuck in the Middle" Is Cable TV's #1 Series Telecast in Kids 2-11 for 2017 to Date
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, February 3.

[02/08/17 - 12:29 PM]
TBS's "Angie Tribeca" Returns for Its Best Third Season Ever on April 10
Guest stars include Chris Pine, Natalie Portman, Michelle Dockery, Niecy Nash, Jack McBrayer, Rob Riggle, Heather Graham, Ed Helms, Mary McCormack, Ernie Hudson and more!

[02/08/17 - 12:01 PM]
Scheduling Alert: Season Finale of "This Is Us" Is Now Scheduled for Tuesday, March 14
Plus: the series premiere of "Trial & Error" also moves to Tuesday, March 14 while an original "Chicago Justice" will air on Tuesday, March 7.

[02/08/17 - 11:43 AM]
It's the End of the World as We Know It: American Heroes Channel to Premiere All-New Series, "How the World Ends"
Each hour-long episode explores the origin of one doomsday forecast and closely examines the impending timeline for destruction.

[02/08/17 - 11:29 AM]
A+E Networks(R) Announces New Game Based on Lifetime(R)'s Hit Series - "Dance Moms: Rising Star" Available on iOS(R) and Android(TM) Platforms
Join the Dance Moms: Rising Star Junior Elite Competition Team as they travel across the country competing in dance competitions, winning awards and preparing for Nationals.

[02/08/17 - 10:56 AM]
Robert Wisdom and Q'orianka Kilcher Join TNT's "The Alienist"
Slated to premiere in late 2017 on TNT, "The Alienist" will be directed and executive-produced by BAFTA-nominated director Jakob Verbruggen.

[02/08/17 - 10:23 AM]
Brian d'Arcy James, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Elizabeth Reaser Join Discovery's Scripted Series, Now Titled "Manhunt: The UNABOMer"
The new title reflects the name given by the original task force created by the FBI and ATF to investigate the "UNABOM" case, a combination of the words "University" and "Airline BOMber."







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.