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[04/30/17 - 08:27 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with NHL Playoffs
The Peacock's primetime coverage of Pittsburgh at Washington wins the night among adults 18-49.

[04/29/17 - 08:25 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with NBC
The Eye's "Hawaii Five-0" wins the night among adults 18-49.

[04/28/17 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 28
Updates include: MTV cancels "Sweet/Vicious"; Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch close new deal for "The Big Bang Theory"; and "Roseanne" eyed for an eight-episode limited series revival.

[04/28/17 - 02:00 PM]
Video: Watch a Behind-the-Scenes First Look at FOX's New Dating Show, "Love Connection," Hosted by Andy Cohen
The unscripted series will now premiere at 9:00/8:00c on Thursday, May 25 following "Beat Shazam."

[04/28/17 - 12:39 PM]
"The President Show" Inaugural Episode Draws Huge Crowd Topping Trump's Actual Inauguration
Comedy Central spins the numbers for Thursday, April 27.

[04/28/17 - 11:25 AM]
WE tv's New Series "Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta" Premieres Thursday, May 25 at 10pm ET/CT
"Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta" features a tight-knit crew of friends who reveal the perks and perils of being born into Hip Hop royalty.

[04/28/17 - 10:43 AM]
Netflix Unveils "FYSee" - A Month-Long Celebration Highlighting the Best of Netflix Series
For the first time, Netflix's FYSee will feature a full month of programming designed to connect industry with the shows, creators and talent they love in wholly new and unusual ways.

[04/28/17 - 10:02 AM]
Paramount Television and Anonymous Content Option Rights to Anne Rice's Best-Selling Series, "The Vampire Chronicles"
Christopher Rice, four-time New York Times Bestselling(R) author and recipient of the Lambda Literary Award, will pen the series and serve as executive producer alongside Anne Rice, and Anonymous Content's David Kanter and Steve Golin.

[04/28/17 - 10:02 AM]
"Star Trek: Discovery" Adds to Its Ranks
Shazad Latif, Rekha Sharma, Kenneth Mitchell, Clare McConnell and Damon Runyan are among the latest additions.

[04/28/17 - 09:55 AM]
British Comedic Legend Tommy Maitland Has Been Announced to Host ABC's Irreverent Talent Competition Show "The Gong Show"
A revolving panel of judges featuring Hollywood's hottest stars praise, critique and gong contestants in one of TV's all-time great variety shows.

[04/28/17 - 09:47 AM]
Showtime(R) Sets Summer Premiere Dates for Hit Series "Ray Donovan" and "Episodes"
Look for the new seasons on August 6 and August 20, respectively, with "Twin Peaks" moving to the 8:00/7:00c slot on August 6.

[04/28/17 - 09:40 AM]
Her Story Continues - "Z: The Beginning of Everything" Is Returning for a Second Season
The streaming service formally announced said renewal this morning.

[04/28/17 - 08:30 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Inches Past CBS Among Adults 18-49
The Alphabet wins the night in demos while the Eye is the most-watched broadcaster.

[04/28/17 - 07:56 AM]
ESPN's Round 1 NFL Draft Telecast Delivers 4.8 Overnight Rating
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, April 27.

[04/28/17 - 07:32 AM]
Universal Pictures' "Fast & Furious" Franchise to Receive Generation Award at the "2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards"
"We are thrilled to celebrate the 'Fast & Furious' franchise and its global contribution to pop culture," said Amy Doyle, General Manager, MTV, VH1 and Logo.

[04/28/17 - 06:00 AM]
"Ellen"'s Coming-Out Episode, "The Puppy Episode: Parts 1 and 2," Streaming Now on the ABC App
This Sunday, April 30, is the 20th anniversary of the historic coming-out episode of the "Ellen" sitcom on ABC.

[04/28/17 - 05:30 AM]
Netflix Announces "Dogs of Berlin" Created by Christian Alvart as Its Second German Title
The 10-episode series is the second German Netflix original after "Dark" and will launch in 2018 exclusively to members around the world.

[04/27/17 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 27
Updates include: HBO to Barry Levinson's "Wag the Dog" as a small screen comedy; and another trio tapped for roles on USA's "Shooter."

[04/27/17 - 03:01 PM]
BET Networks Says YES to Comedy Superstars and Music Legends with Original New Scripted, Late Night and Mini-Series
VH1 imports "Hit the Floor" and "The Breaks" will join fellow returning drama "The Quad."

[04/27/17 - 02:03 PM]
SundanceTV Renews Original Non-Fiction Series "Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter"
The upcoming season will be divided into two parts: the first featuring candid roundtable discussions with notables from the television community, and the second, focusing on some of the most talented actors, actresses, directors, writers and producers from the film industry.

[04/27/17 - 12:06 PM]
truTV Announces Casting for Its Upcoming Scripted Series "I'm Sorry"
The project will also now premiere Wednesday, July 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/27/17 - 11:21 AM]
Viceland Presents "The Therapist" - In-Session Beginning Monday, May 8 @ 10:30pm
Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh sits down with some of today's most influential musicians and artists to take a deeper look into their psyches, their pasts and their presents to discover what makes them tick.

[04/27/17 - 10:00 AM]
Logo to Exclusively Air Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final in the U.S. for the Second Year in a Row
Throughout the three-hour live broadcast, the Logo hosts will offer background on the event and contextualize the competition for American audiences while introducing them to contestants from each of the competing countries.

[04/27/17 - 09:39 AM]
Nasim Pedrad Joins Cast of TBS's Hit Comedy "People of Earth"
She will play Special Agent Alex Foster, a smart, dedicated FBI investigator getting a second chance after recently being disgraced.

[04/27/17 - 09:36 AM]
Video: Official Teaser for Seeso Original "There's... Johnny!"
It's 1972, and everyone goes to bed together... with Johnny Carson, TV's biggest star.

[04/27/17 - 09:12 AM]
National Geographic's New Six-Part Series "Year Million" Paints a Stunning Picture of Life in the Deep Future
Laurence Fishburne narrates the six-part series, premiering Monday, May 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/27/17 - 09:07 AM]
Amazon Original Special "An American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends for Life" to Premiere on Prime Video Friday, June 9
"'Summer Camp, Friends for Life' combines the relatable themes of friendship and collaboration in a fun and engaging S.T.E.A.M. camp environment," said Tara Sorensen.

[04/27/17 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Confirms Season 2 of "Ingobernable"
"I'm very excited to be continuing on this incredible project with Netflix," expressed Kate del Castillo.

[04/27/17 - 08:32 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Empire" Hold Off Demo Competition
The network wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[04/27/17 - 08:02 AM]
Bravo Media Expands Unscripted Programming Slate with Six New and 18 Returning Series
Summer premieres will include "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and "Shahs of Sunset."

[04/27/17 - 07:58 AM]
The Scott Brothers Hit the Beach for New Season of HGTV's "Brother vs. Brother: Jonathan vs. Drew"
Premiering Wednesday, May 31, the series arms the popular twins with $600,000 each and six weeks of time to purchase and transform drab waterfront homes into stunning vacation retreats.

[04/27/17 - 07:32 AM]
Velocity Races Into May with a Custom-Fit Premiere of the Brand-New Original Series "Speed Is the New Black"
The series premieres Wednesday, May 24 at 9:00/8:00c on Velocity.

[04/27/17 - 07:03 AM]
Video: Okja - A Message from Lucy Mirando - June 28
Lucy Mirando and the Super Pig Project are featured in the upcoming Netflix original film Okja.

[04/27/17 - 06:34 AM]
The NBCU Content Studio and Broadway Video Partner to Create a First-to-Market Exclusive Original Comedy Offering for Brand Marketers
Jeep has signed on as its first partner to launch their new vehicle, the Jeep Compass.

[04/27/17 - 06:00 AM]
E! Delivers Comprehensive Cross-Platform Coverage of the 2017 Met Gala Red Carpet Beginning Monday, May 1st
Plus: look for "Fashion Police: The 2017 Met Gala" on Tuesday, May 2 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/26/17 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 26
Updates include: Brett Matthews to run season three of MTV's "Scream"; Lyndie Greenwood cast in Lifetime's "Flint"; and Amanda Lund scores role on FX's "Singularity."

[04/26/17 - 12:16 PM]
Hailee Steinfeld, Kelsea Ballerini and Sofia Carson to Perform a Medley of Britney Spears' Iconic Hits at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards
Grammy Award-winning Spears is the first-ever recipient of the RDMA Icon Award which recognizes an artist whose career transcends popular culture.

[04/26/17 - 12:09 PM]
Back for Another Bite: "Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter" Returns May 22 on Adult Swim
New episodes of the half-hour live-action mini-series will air over five consecutive nights during the premiere week starting at Midnight E/P.

[04/26/17 - 11:49 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Closes Out Season 42 with All-Star Lineups
LCD Soundsystem, Haim and Katy Perry will join previously announced hosts Chris Pine, Melissa McCarthy and Dwayne Johnson.

[04/26/17 - 11:16 AM]
"Saints & Sinners" Season Finale Reaches 1.3 Million Viewers, Season Two Seen by 7.3 Million
Bounce TV further spins the numbers for Sunday, April 23.

[04/26/17 - 10:13 AM]
Video: Watch the New Trailer from TNT's "American Race" with Host Charles Barkley
TNT's "American Race" will air over two nights - Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12 - with two episodes each night at 9 and 10 p.m. (ET/PT).

[04/26/17 - 10:08 AM]
MTV to Host 2017 College Signing Day Featuring Former First Lady Michelle Obama in New York City at The Public Theater on May 5th
Also on tap are Nick Cannon, Keri Russell, Bella Hadid, Jidenna, Michael B. Jordan, Zoe Kravitz, Emeka Okafor, Mathew Rhys, Robin Roberts and more.

[04/26/17 - 09:31 AM]
Hilary Swank Joins Cast of FX's "Trust"
Swank will star as Gail Getty, John Paul Getty III's determined and resourceful mother, who remains committed to helping her son as she navigates tricky familial waters.

[04/26/17 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Dear White People" - Featurette: Stay Woke - Netflix
"Dear White People" is a send-up of the now post "post-racial" America that weaves together a universal story of finding one's own identity and forging a wholly unique path.

[04/26/17 - 09:01 AM]
AT&T Audience Network New Original Series "Fearless with Tim Ferriss" Premieres May 30
Ferriss creates a genuine and honest conversation with guests to discuss how they've overcome their fears, dealt with hardships, and crafted unique paths to success.

[04/26/17 - 09:00 AM]
Season Four of "Power" Premieres Sunday, June 25th Starting at 12:01 AM ET
The network on-air premiere will be at its regularly scheduled time of 9:00 pm ET/PT.

[04/26/17 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Demos with "The Voice"
The Peacock also gets a boost from the premiere of new comedy "Great News."

[04/26/17 - 07:01 AM]
Filming Starts on Season Five of Cinemax's "Strike Back" Shot on Location in Jordan and Hungary with All New Cast
Warren Brown, Daniel MacPherson, Roxanne McKee and Alin Sumarwata will topline the new 10-episode season.

[04/26/17 - 06:02 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Sets August 25 as Premiere Date for "The Tick"
The series is created by Ben Edlund, and the cast includes Peter Serafinowicz, Griffin Newman, and Valorie Curry.

[04/25/17 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 25
Updates include: Nickelodeon renews "Hunter Street"; Dule Hill signs on for "Suits" arc; and Carla Baratta, Maurice Compte snag roles in FX's "Sons of Anarchy" spin-off.







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[06/01/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft" - Date Announcement - Netflix
Danger is her friend. Hayley Atwell is Lara Croft in "Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft," arriving October 10 on Netflix.

[06/01/24 - 08:59 AM]
Video: Starz Celebrates "World Outlander Day" Announcing November 22 Premiere Date for Second Half of Season Seven and Releases First Look Teaser
In addition to the eight remaining episodes in season seven, "Outlander" is currently in production on a 10-episode eighth and final season.

[05/31/24 - 01:15 PM]
"Air" to Make Broadcast Debut June 11 on ABC
From award-winning director Ben Affleck, "Air" reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand.

[05/31/24 - 12:53 PM]
The CW Sets Return of "Masters of Illusion," "World's Funniest Animals" for Thursday, June 20
Look for said duo back-to-back starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/31/24 - 12:08 PM]
Disney+ Anthology Series "Goosebumps" Adds Recurring Cast Arjun Athalye, Stony Blyden, Sakina Jaffrey, Eloise Payet, Christopher Paul Richards and Kyra Tantao
The previously announced series regular cast includes David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Sam McCarthy, Jayden Bartels, Elijah Cooper, Galilea La Salvia and Francesca Noel.

[05/31/24 - 10:31 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Was the #1 Entertainment Series Across Broadcast and Cable for the 2023-24 Season in the 18-49 Demo
The top-rated telecast of the season in total viewers was the Ryan Gosling/Chris Stapleton episode on April 13, 2024, with 8.9 million.

[05/31/24 - 09:30 AM]
CBS Finales Dominate in Live+7 Viewership
CBS' May finales experienced significant increases with Live+7 Day viewing, currently having 16 of the top 25 shows with the highest seven-day lift.

[05/31/24 - 09:00 AM]
Max Original Comedy Special "Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go" Debuts June 13
Actress, comedian, and star of the Emmy-winning Max Original comedy series "Hacks," Hannah Einbinder takes the stage at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles for her first stand-up special.

[05/31/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Juanpis Gonzalez: The People's President" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a spoiled Colombian snob becomes president through money and connections, he finds staying in power takes more than he expected.

[05/30/24 - 08:01 PM]
"Master of the House" Unveils a Scandalous Tale of Power and Greed on July 18
The mysterious death of Asia's largest diamond tycoon sets the stage for the series, premiering on July 18.

[05/30/24 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
As a prophecy of doom unfolds upon the peaceful land of Britannia, a pure-hearted boy sets out on a journey of discovery - and revenge.

[05/30/24 - 04:02 PM]
"Son of a Donkey" Brings Back Theo and Nathan Saidden in New Series for Netflix and Princess Pictures
The Saiddens will write, direct, produce and star in the series also produced by Princess Pictures for Netflix.

[05/30/24 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Announces New Romance Series from Japan Starring: Shun Oguri, Han Hyo-Joo, Yuri Nakamura, and Jin Akanishi
"Romantic Anonymous" (wt) is currently in production and will be coming to Netflix in 2025.

[05/30/24 - 02:16 PM]
Interest Rates Are at an All-Time High as Season 15 of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" Returns Wednesday, July 10 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Returning for Season 15 are agents Josh and Heather Altman, Josh Flagg and Tracy Tutor.

[05/30/24 - 02:06 PM]
HBO, NFL Films, and the Chicago Bears Announce "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears," A New Season of the Groundbreaking Sports Reality Series, Debuting August 6
General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus will be at the helm, guiding 2024's first overall draft pick, quarterback Caleb Williams, 2024's ninth overall pick, wide receiver Rome Odunze, and an array of veteran players including DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Jaylon Johnson, and Montez Sweat.