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[03/08/17 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 8
Updates include: Glenn Howerton, Patton Oswalt to lead NBC's "A.P. Biology"; Michael Imperioli cast in ABC's "Start Up"; and Jerod Haynes to star in NBC's "Redliners."

[03/08/17 - 02:18 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Hour Documentary on Charles Manson, His Devoted Cult and the Grisly Murders of 1969, Friday, March 17
This is the second installment of the "Truth and Lies" series, which launched earlier this year with the No. 1 rated documentary on the Menendez brothers' murder case.

[03/08/17 - 12:35 PM]
Showtime(R) Orders Third Season of Powerhouse Drama "Billions"
The series had its best telecast of the season this past Sunday night, up 13 percent versus the season two premiere telecast.

[03/08/17 - 12:31 PM]
"Saints & Sinners" Season Two Debut Reaches 1.4 Million Viewers Across Two Premiere Airings
Bounce TV spins the numbers for Sunday, March 5.

[03/08/17 - 11:35 AM]
Video: "The Handmaid's Tale" Teaser Trailer
The 10-episode first season premieres on Wednesday, April 26.

[03/08/17 - 11:24 AM]
VH1's "T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle" Returns for Final Season
It's the end of an era as the lovable first family of VH1 returns one last time, while celebrating a television milestone of filming 100 episodes and to say goodbye to the fans that watched their family grow over the last five seasons.

[03/08/17 - 11:00 AM]
Fuse Media Unveils New Slate Of Original Content for 2017-18 Upfront Season
This includes today's announcement of nine new original series for its Fuse, FM and digital properties.

[03/08/17 - 10:53 AM]
CMT Adds Austin Swift, Arden Myrin and Natalie Dreyfuss to "Still the King"
The first season of "Still The King" attracted an average of nearly 3 million fans each week.

[03/08/17 - 10:51 AM]
"Taboo" Renewed for Second Season
The first season was among the highest-rated new cable dramas of the past year in the U.S.

[03/08/17 - 09:52 AM]
ABC Announces Fred Savage Will Host Game Show Series "Child Support," From Ricky Gervais and Banijay Studios North America
The one-hour, studio-based series (formerly known as "Five to Survive") will feature adult contestants and priceless interactions between funny man Ricky Gervais and a group of five kids, ages 6-9 years old, who say the most unpredictable things.

[03/08/17 - 09:06 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "This Is Us" Rises in Latest NBC Victory
The Peacock once again takes home top honors among adults 18-49.

[03/08/17 - 08:50 AM]
All-New Episodes of "Your Pretty Face" Premiere on 4/2!
Look for the new season on Sunday nights at 11:30/10:30c.

[03/08/17 - 08:30 AM]
Hollywood Foreign Press Association, dick clark productions and NBC Will Bring the 75th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards Live Coast-to-Coast on January 7, 2018
In January, NBC's telecast of "The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards" averaged 20.0 million viewers and a 5.6 rating (+2%) in adults 18-49.

[03/08/17 - 08:19 AM]
Join the Cast of WGN America's "Underground" for a Live Tweeting Experience During Tonight's Season Two Premiere at 10PM ET/PT
The "Underground" team will live tweet throughout the premiere, along with scores of fans who have been awaiting the highly anticipated second season of the groundbreaking drama.

[03/08/17 - 07:53 AM]
Randy Jones Joins Travel Channel Programming Team
"Randy is a masterful storyteller who has a keen eye for casting and is uniquely talented in directing new talent in the field," said Neil Regan.

[03/08/17 - 07:49 AM]
VH1 Continues to Dominate Monday Nights with a Whopping 2.36 Rating for the Season Six Premiere of "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" While Posting a Series High for "The Breaks"
VH1 spins the numbers for Monday, March 6.

[03/08/17 - 07:41 AM]
AMC Takes Austin with Its Largest Ever Participation at SXSW
The network's comprehensive presence features screenings, panels and innovative activations in support of new series, "The Son" and returning hit series "Better Call Saul" and "Preacher."

[03/08/17 - 07:28 AM]
TLC Renews "Kindred Spirits" for a Second Season Starring Renowned Ghost Hunters Amy Bruni and Adam Berry
Currently in production, the series follows renowned ghost hunters Amy Bruni and Adam Berry as they help a new crop of real families who are being tormented by paranormal activity in their homes.

[03/08/17 - 06:19 AM]
Girl Starter, a Multi-platform Company, Announces its First Reality-Competition TV Show and Launches its Digital Site, GirlStarter.com
At the center of the Company's efforts is the business-genre reality-competition TV show, "Girl Starter," which documents eight girls ages 18-24 as they compete for seed-round funding.

[03/07/17 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 7
Updates include: Laverne Cox to play ABC's "The Trustee"; Patricia Clarkson boards "Sharp Objects" at HBO; and Tim DeKay, Zachary Knighton tapped for FOX's "Linda from HR."

[03/07/17 - 04:03 PM]
"This Is Us" Heads a List of 12 NBC Series That Are More Than Doubling in Rating This Season Going from L+SD to L+35 Linear & Non-Linear
NBC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[03/07/17 - 01:30 PM]
The CW Picks Up Freshman Drama "Riverdale" with Early Renewal for 2017-18 Season
In the few weeks since its premiere, the buzzy drama has quickly become one of The CW's most streamed shows on the network's digital platforms, including The CW app and CWTV.com.

[03/07/17 - 12:51 PM]
Leading True Crime Network Investigation Discovery Explores the Controversial and Tragic Case "Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery"
In a special three-night television event beginning Sunday, April 9, ID rips opens the explosive case to reexamine the key players, puzzling actions and questionable motives behind one of the most captivating and controversial cases of all-time.

[03/07/17 - 11:54 AM]
Turner and Warner Bros. Announce New Domestic Premium Streaming Service Featuring the World's Greatest Collection of Animation in One Exclusive Destination
This will be the first time the two companies have offered the massive Hanna-Barbera, Looney Tunes and MGM animation library of over 5,000 titles on a streaming platform.

[03/07/17 - 11:03 AM]
Alex Rodriguez Joins FOX Sports - Three-Time MVP Adds Game Analyst, Feature Reporter to Studio Analyst Duties in 2017
"Bringing Alex back was a priority of ours and we are fortunate to have him as a key contributor to our baseball coverage," said John Entz.

[03/07/17 - 10:48 AM]
"Time and Punishment: A Town Hall Discussion with JAY Z and Harvey Weinstein" Airs Live on Spike TV on Wednesday, March 8 at 9:00pm ET
The special will air live from New York City leading into the second episode of the critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking series "TIME: The Kalief Browder Story."

[03/07/17 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Confirms May 6 Debut for "Chris Gethard: Career Suicide"
Adapting his one-man off-Broadway show of the same name, this exclusive presentation is a comedy about depression, alcoholism, suicide and the other funniest parts of life.

[03/07/17 - 09:48 AM]
School Is Back In Session! Season Two of "Idiotsitter" Premieres Thursday, April 6 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
The show's sophomore run was previously scheduled to kick off on Thursday, March 23.

[03/07/17 - 09:46 AM]
Kellie Martin Stars in "Hailey Dean Mystery: Deadly Estate" Premiering Sunday, April 9
The "Hailey Dean Mysteries" are based on characters from Nancy Grace's New York Times best-selling series of Hailey Dean mystery books.

[03/07/17 - 09:42 AM]
"Star Trek: Discovery" Beams Up Two New Starfleet Crew
Jason Isaacs will star as "Captain Lorca," Captain of the Starship Discovery; while Mary Wiseman will play "Tilly," a Starfleet Academy Cadet in her final year of study.

[03/07/17 - 09:11 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Hold Off ABC, "The Bachelor"
The Peacock wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/07/17 - 09:11 AM]
AMC Releases "Better Call Saul" Season Three Key Art
As previously announced, the series returns Monday, April 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/07/17 - 09:09 AM]
Popular Irish Comedian Kevin McGahern Celebrates St Patrick's Day with Premiere of Travel Channel's "Weird America"
McGahern is finally getting his big chance to discover all the gloriously unique things about this nation.

[03/07/17 - 09:01 AM]
The 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) Ceremony Will Be January 21, 2018
The annual celebration of outstanding performances in film and television will be simulcast live on TNT and TBS.

[03/07/17 - 08:42 AM]
"Rock and a Hard Place," A Powerful Look Inside a Youth Prison Boot Camp, Debuts March 27, Exclusively on HBO
The documentary is a passion project for Dwayne Johnson, who calls it one of the most important films he's been associated with.

[03/07/17 - 08:22 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Expands Fridays with First of 12 Consecutive Two-Hour Episodes
"Dateline NBC" starts a special run of 12 consecutive two-hour Friday night episodes this week, through the end of May.

[03/07/17 - 06:44 AM]
Part I of Mickelson Conversation Matches Highest Overnight Rating Ever for "Feherty" Season Premiere
Golf Channel spins the numbers for Monday, March 6.

[03/07/17 - 06:02 AM]
Hallmark Channel Creates Customized Brackets Around Inaugural Original Special "Meow Madness"
The 64 kitten athletes represent four "brack-cats" of 16 competitors apiece.

[03/06/17 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 6
Updates include: Noah Wyle is a "Perfect Citizen" for CBS; Jon Cryer is "Losing It" for ABC; and Netflix eyes follow up to "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life."

[03/06/17 - 03:32 PM]
Lifetime's New Docuseries, "Growing Up Super Model" (wt) Begins Production in Los Angeles
The series follows a new group of young star models, some just starting out and some already making waves in the industry, risking it all to live up to their famous household names.

[03/06/17 - 02:00 PM]
Hit Competition Series "Team Ninja Warrior" Moves to USA Network
The Esquire Network series will move to USA on Tuesday nights after "WWE Smackdown" beginning April 18.

[03/06/17 - 12:17 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Official Trailer for "Disgraced," New Documentary Film Chronicling Murder and Scandal in Big-Time College Basketball
The film will make its anticipated world premiere at the SXSW(R) Film Festival on Sunday, March 12 and its television premiere on Friday, March 31.

[03/06/17 - 10:53 AM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Announces Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) Winner "Monk," Coming to Programming Lineup Starting March 11
The series will begin to air as part of the network's programming lineup beginning March 11 at 9am EST/PST, with a full day marathon and will then air weekdays from 1-3pm EST/PST beginning Monday, March 13.

[03/06/17 - 10:38 AM]
Viceland Releases First Trailer and Confirms Premiere Date for Original Docuseries "Twiz & Tuck"
"Twiz & Tuck" is an emotional and inspiring story of self-discovery and friendship as two best friends (one who is gender fluid and one who is transgender) embark on the road trip of a lifetime.

[03/06/17 - 10:07 AM]
Set Sail for an Unforgettable Summer with "Fire Island"
"Fire Island" follows a group of young professionals living together in a beachfront share house for the summer as they search for the romance, temptation and thrills that have brought the LGBTQ community to the island for decades.

[03/06/17 - 10:03 AM]
Viewers Can Catch Up On Season One of the Supernatural Hit Series "Preacher" Currently on Demand and Streaming Exclusively on Hulu Beginning Wednesday, April 5th
"Preacher" season two debuts this summer with a genre-bending thrill ride that follows Jesse, Tulip and Cassidy as they embark on a road trip to find God, dealing with issues both worldly and other-worldly along the way.

[03/06/17 - 10:00 AM]
Freeform's Summer Will Be Sizzling with the Return of Hit Series "Shadowhunters," "Stitchers" and "The Fosters," as well as the Premiere of the New Original Series "The Bold Type"
"The Bold Type," inspired by the life of Joanna Coles, chief content officer of Hearst Magazines, reveals a glimpse into the outrageous lives and loves of those responsible for the global women's magazine Scarlet.

[03/06/17 - 09:09 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Little Big Shots" Returns on Top for NBC
The Peacock also wins the night among adults 18-49.

[03/06/17 - 09:01 AM]
Nat Geo WILD's No. 1 Series, "The Incredible Dr. Pol," Celebrates 100 Episodes
Dr. Jan Pol, the 75-year-old Dutch veterinarian at the center of it all, is a global sensation thanks to his passion, charm and old-school, no-nonsense approach to animal care.

[03/06/17 - 08:47 AM]
TV One Debuts New True Crime Series, "For My Woman" on Monday, March 20 at 10 pm ET
The show is a spin-off of the network's hit series, "For My Man," which premiered in 2015 and has become a staple on Monday nights alongside "Fatal Attraction."







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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.