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[04/05/17 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 5
Updates include: Katee Sackhoff, Lance Henriksen to voice Syfy's "The Machine"; Scott Michael Foster, David Hull named regular on The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"; and NBC extends "Will & Grace" revival to 12 episodes.

[04/05/17 - 06:50 PM]
Video: Watch the First Promo for the All-New Game Show "Beat Shazam," Hosted by Jamie Foxx
Executive-produced by Mark Burnett and Jeff Apploff, the series pits teams of two against the clock and each other as they attempt to identify the biggest hit songs of all time.

[04/05/17 - 06:16 PM]
Video: Watch the First Promo for FOX's New Dating Show, "Love Connection," Hosted by Andy Cohen
The one-hour series amps up the original hit dating show for today's audiences.

[04/05/17 - 04:02 PM]
Actor and Comedian Adam Devine to Host "2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards" Live on Sunday, May 7 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT
"I'm so excited to host the 'MTV Movie & TV Awards,'" said Adam Devine. "I have dreamed about it since I was a teenager. It was usually a dry dream, but I would be remiss if I didn't admit that sometimes it was wet."

[04/05/17 - 03:26 PM]
Animal Planet's "Tanked" Returns with Celebrity-Sized Tanks Filled with Fish, Snakes and Turtles Premiering Friday, April 21
Wayde King and Brett Raymer are two of Sin City's most imaginative businessmen and owners of Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM), one of the country's most successful builders of aquariums.

[04/05/17 - 02:26 PM]
Video: AMC Releases a Sneak Peek Clip from Upcoming Series "Talking with Chris Hardwick"
Elijah Wood is the inaugural guest on the series, launching this Sunday at 11:00/10:00c.

[04/05/17 - 01:01 PM]
"Saints & Sinners" Posts Most-Watched Episode of Season Two, April 2 Premiere Telecast Delivers Nearly Half-a-Million Households
Bounce TV spins the numbers for Sunday, April 2.

[04/05/17 - 12:00 PM]
Britney Spears to Be Recognized with First-Ever Radio Disney Music Awards "Icon" Award
Spears will receive the inaugural award at music's biggest event for families on Saturday, April 29, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

[04/05/17 - 11:58 AM]
Season Five of MTV's Series "Decoded" Starring Franchesca Ramsey Premiered Today
"Decoded" is a weekly series where the fearless Franchesca Ramsey tackles race, pop culture, and other uncomfortable things, in funny and thought-provoking ways.

[04/05/17 - 11:00 AM]
First-Ever "MasterChef Junior" Special to Air Thursday, April 27, on FOX
The one-hour retrospective will feature Gordon Ramsay dishing on some of his favorite moments and favorite meals from the show.

[04/05/17 - 10:19 AM]
Chris Hardwick to Host "The Red Nose Day Special" as NBC Expands Celebration of Red Nose Day to 3-Hour Program Block May 25 with Top Stars
"Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day" and "Running Wild with Bear Grylls for Red Nose Day" will join the previously announced one-hour special.

[04/05/17 - 10:14 AM]
2017 ABC Program Development Guide - Drama Series
ABC details its 14 drama projects under consideration for next season.

[04/05/17 - 10:13 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Delivers a Dramatic Three-Part Reunion Beginning Tuesday, April 11 at 9PM ET/PT
Andy Cohen hosts the emotionally-charged sit-down, as Eileen Davidson, Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, and Lisa Vanderpump, revisit this season's most defining moments.

[04/05/17 - 10:13 AM]
2017 ABC Program Development Guide - Comedy Series
ABC details its 12 comedy projects under consideration for next season.

[04/05/17 - 09:40 AM]
Science Channel's New Series "Mysteries of the Abandoned" Premieres Thursday, April 20 at 10PM ET/PT
Science Channel uncovers why some of the world's most advanced architectural achievements were eventually left behind in the all-new series.

[04/05/17 - 09:05 AM]
"Rampage" Jackson-"King Mo" Delivers 1.4 Million Viewers, Peaking with 1.6 Million
Spike TV further spins the numbers for Friday, March 31.

[04/05/17 - 08:29 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, NBC Share Top Demo Honors, Edge FOX
The latter network gets a boost from the return of "Prison Break" among adults 18-49.

[04/05/17 - 07:42 AM]
Marcus Lemonis Taps Winner of CNBC's "The Partner"; Network Announces Series Return on Tuesday, June 6
Prior to the June 6 premiere of "The Profit," Lemonis will host a special sneak peek episode on Monday, June 5 at 10:00/9:00c, featuring highlights of the upcoming season.

[04/05/17 - 07:12 AM]
WE tv Announces Season Two Renewal for Patti Stanger Series, "Million Dollar Matchmaker"
The unscripted relationship show, which features the incomparable matchmaker as she helps her toughest clients find true love, will return with 10 hour-long episodes to premiere later this year.

[04/05/17 - 07:11 AM]
"Biblical Conspiracies: Jesus Family Tomb?" Premieres April 15 on Science Channel
Dr. Aryeh Shimron, a Canadian-Israeli geo-archaeologist, explores a possible link between the James Ossuary and the controversial "Jesus Family Tomb", discovered in 1980 in Talpiot, a Jerusalem suburb.

[04/05/17 - 07:02 AM]
Gotham Is Back on the Market When Bravo Media's "Million Dollar Listing New York" Returns on Thursday, May 25 at 9PM ET/PT
Real estate vets Fredrik Eklund and Ryan Serhant are joined by a new major player in the market, Steve Gold, who specializes in downtown Manhattan luxury properties and won't take no for an answer.

[04/05/17 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Master of None" Season 2 Trailer + Key Art Are Here!
Dev (Aziz Ansari) returns to New York to take on challenges in his personal and family life, a new career opportunity, and a complex, developing relationship with someone very meaningful to him.

[04/05/17 - 06:56 AM]
Production Begins on Season 2 of SundanceTV's "The A Word"
The series is filming in the Lake District and at Manchester's Space Project in the U.K.

[04/05/17 - 06:31 AM]
"Marvel's New Warriors" Headed to Freeform with Straight-to-Series Order
The network has ordered ten 30-minute episodes slated to debut in 2018.

[04/05/17 - 06:11 AM]
Showtime(R) Service Launches on Sling TV
Starting today, new and existing Sling TV users can add Showtime to their subscriptions for a monthly price of $10, and new subscribers can take advantage of Sling TV's current 7-day free trial at sign-up.

[04/05/17 - 06:00 AM]
IFC Signs "Brockmire" for 2018 Season
Starring Hank Azaria, with Amanda Peet, Tyrel Jackson Williams, and created with Funny Or Die, IFC has ordered eight new 30-minute episodes.

[04/05/17 - 12:13 AM]
Blumhouse Launches Independent Television Studio with Investment from ITV Studios
Studio announces two new television series: "The Purge" for both USA and Syfy as well as "Secure and Hold: The Last Days of Roger Ailes" for Showtime.

[04/04/17 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 4
Updates include: FXX cancels "Man Seeking Woman"; Netflix gives third season to "A Series of Unfortunate Events"; and Osric Chau named regular on BBC America's "Dirk Gently."

[04/04/17 - 01:36 PM]
"Invader Zim" Returns to Nickelodeon in All-New Original TV Movie Based on Fan-Favorite Animated Series
The 2D-animated TV movie, produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, will show the latest and greatest ridiculous attempt at world domination by the universe's worst alien invader ever.

[04/04/17 - 01:30 PM]
Iliza Is Making Her Mark in Late-Night; "Truth & Iliza" to Launch May 2 with Six-Week Run on Freeform and All Freeform Platforms
The show will be centered around a themed question which Iliza will seek to answer using audience interaction, field pieces, commentary and, of course, jokes.

[04/04/17 - 12:13 PM]
USA Network Renews "Colony" for Season 3
"Colony" will return next year for a third season with 13 new episodes.

[04/04/17 - 12:01 PM]
"The Purge" TV Series in Development for USA Network
Blumhouse will team up with Universal Cable Productions and Purge creator James DeMonaco to develop an entirely new chapter of the franchise for television.

[04/04/17 - 12:01 PM]
Disney Channel Orders "Raven's Home" Comedy Series, A Spin-Off of Its Global Hit "That's So Raven"
Production on the multi-camera series is set to begin this month in Los Angeles for a scheduled premiere in 2017.

[04/04/17 - 10:42 AM]
"The Handmaid's Tale" Art Release
The first 3 episodes premiere on Wednesday, April 26 on Hulu with one each week following.

[04/04/17 - 10:31 AM]
1.5 Million Viewers Watched "The Kennedys-After Camelot" World Premiere on Reelz
Reelz spins the numbers for Sunday, April 2.

[04/04/17 - 10:27 AM]
The Academy and ABC Announce Key Dates for 90th Oscars(R)
The Academy Awards(R) presentation will air live on ABC on Oscar(R) Sunday, March 4, 2018.

[04/04/17 - 10:09 AM]
Travel Channel Greenlights New Season of Hit Series "Booze Traveler"
The network has begun shooting 16 new hourlong episodes in locations such as Colorado, Norway, Costa Rica and the Caribbean.

[04/04/17 - 10:05 AM]
Cooking Channel Serves Up the Freshest New Culinary Competition Series "Farmers' Market Flip"
Host Jeff Mahin presides over the competition beginning on Thursday, April 20, as two teams of talented chefs shop for the freshest, seasonal ingredients the farmers' market has to offer.

[04/04/17 - 09:49 AM]
Digital Premiere of New IFC Series "Brockmire" Notches More Than 2 Million Views in One Week
IFC spins the digital numbers for the series to date.

[04/04/17 - 09:32 AM]
New Discovery Series to Follow Search for Drug Lord Pablo Escobar's Lost Millions
Doug and Ben are former CIA case officers on a mission to once and for all solve the mystery.

[04/04/17 - 09:04 AM]
Bravo Media Hits Rewind When "Andy Cohen's Then & Now" Premieres Wednesday, May 3 at 10PM ET/PT
In each episode, host and executive producer Andy Cohen, alongside his newsmaker and celebrity guests, dive into some of the biggest headlines today then look back at a handful of iconic years in popular culture to ask, "How did we get here?"

[04/04/17 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Go Back to Green Gables with All New Trailer for "Anne" - Coming to Netflix May 12th
The reimagining of the beloved novel, "Anne of Green Gables," stars Amybeth McNulty, Geraldine James and R.H. Thomson and comes from Moira Walley-Beckett.

[04/04/17 - 09:01 AM]
Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist: "Marvel's The Defenders" - All Episodes Streaming Only on Netflix August 18
The streaming service made said announcement via a short video this morning.

[04/04/17 - 08:49 AM]
HGTV Gives Official Production Greenlight to Chicago, Fort Worth and Nashville Series in "Flip or Flop" Franchise
The first spin-off in the franchise, "Flip or Flop Vegas," will premiere on Thursday, April 6, while "Flip or Flop Atlanta" will premiere in June.

[04/04/17 - 08:40 AM]
Ovation TV Presents the Basic Cable Premiere of Emmy Award-Winning Series "The Borgias" Starting Saturday, May 27
Two episodes will air back-to-back every Saturday night.

[04/04/17 - 08:30 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Overshadows Competition with National Championship Game
The Eye easily dominates the evening in all categories.

[04/04/17 - 08:06 AM]
Comedy Central Announces Jordan Klepper to Host New Daily, Late Night Series
His new series will look to embrace and define the chaos of our country by channeling Klepper's steadfast attitude that institutions are to be trusted less than the lies of the mainstream media.

[04/04/17 - 08:03 AM]
"Space's Deepest Secrets" and "NASA's Unexplained Files" Return to Science Channel
Look for new seasons on Tuesday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 12, respectively.

[04/04/17 - 07:56 AM]
2017 NCAA National Championship Game Scores Double-Digit Television Ratings and Live Streaming Increases
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, April 3.

[04/04/17 - 07:37 AM]
Spike TV and Network Entertainment Present "I Am Heath Ledger"
The 90-minute documentary premieres on Spike on Wednesday, May 17, following its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23.







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[03/16/26 - 03:05 PM]
College Basketball Crown Reveals Full Field and Bracket for Premier Postseason Tournament
With an NIL prize pool of $500,000 raising the stakes for every game, the College Basketball Crown provides fans with more elite competition and compelling storylines during the most exciting time of the year.

[03/16/26 - 01:35 PM]
FOX Sports' Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen to Call Inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic
As previously announced, actor and comedian Kevin Hart will serve as the event's host alongside actor and comedian Druski.

[03/16/26 - 11:12 AM]
Starz to Premiere "The Housemaid" on April 1 in Its Exclusive Streaming Debut Following Blockbuster Theatrical Run
Directed by Paul Feig, "The Housemaid" is a gripping psychological thriller set in a world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems.

[03/16/26 - 11:06 AM]
TNT Sports to Debut "4.7 Seconds: For the Championship" on March 16, Reliving Greatest Finish in NCAA Tournament History
The special will also be available on demand on HBO Max throughout the duration of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, and will also re-air on Saturday, March 28 on TBS after the conclusion of TNT Sports and CBS Sports' NCAA Men's Elite 8 coverage that night.

[03/16/26 - 11:01 AM]
Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed Announced as First Three Hosts of "Saturday Night Live UK"
Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and Kasabian will be their respective musical guests.

[03/16/26 - 10:56 AM]
"CNBC Cures: Defying Rare Disease" with Becky Quick to Premiere on Thursday, March 19 at 7PM ET
The special spotlights the families dealing with rare diseases and the scientists, advocates, and innovators fighting to change their futures.

[03/16/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Free Bert" Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix
Bert Kreischer will appear at Netflix is a Joke Festival 2026, performing the "Bert and Shaq's Crowd Work Show" at The Comedy Store on May 8 and hosting "2 Bears 5K" with Tom Segura and Jelly Roll at The Rose Bowl on May 9.

[03/16/26 - 10:31 AM]
Things Are About to Get Wild When "Primate" Streams on Paramount+ March 25
The film follows a group of friends' fight for survival after their pet chimpanzee, Ben, goes on a violent rampage, turning a tropical homecoming into a primal tale of horror and survival.

[03/16/26 - 10:01 AM]
CBS Presents "The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special," An Entertainment Tonight Production, Monday, April 6 on CBS
The special celebrates the acclaimed CBS comedy's final season, honoring eight seasons, 156 episodes, and eight unforgettable years of laughter, heart and community, leading up to the series finale on May 11.

[03/16/26 - 09:31 AM]
Haley Baylee to Host "Win the Mall" - A High-Stakes New Reality Competition Show Coming to Netflix Fall 2026
Part shopping spree, part social strategy, this high-gloss reality competition drops players into a living mall where they'll fight to outshop, outsmart, and outlast one another - and only one will walk away with the keys to the ultimate prize.

[03/16/26 - 09:01 AM]
Nate Diaz Vs. Mike Perry Join Most Valuable Promotions' Massive Triple-Headliner Professional MMA Event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, Live Globally Only on Netflix
The bout joins the recently announced heavyweight clash between lineal heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou vs. Brazil's Philippe Lins and the historic women's main event between former UFC champion and Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey vs. combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano.

[03/16/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord" - Official Trailer - Streaming April 6 on Disney+
Let us have our revenge.

[03/16/26 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN Announces Commentator Pairings for Exclusive Coverage of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball
For the first time ever, all four ABC sites in the first and second rounds will feature a reporter, with Holly Rowe, Alyssa Lang, Molly McGrath and Jess Sims joining the calls.

[03/16/26 - 05:31 AM]
Netflix's "Assassin's Creed" Casts New Recurring Roles
Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, and Corrado Invernizzi are among the latest additions.

[03/16/26 - 05:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces "One More Christmas," Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe, New Original Film for Great American Christmas 2026
Bure will headline two original films for Great American Christmas 2026 and will also serve as executive producer on an additional holiday feature to be announced soon.