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[05/10/17 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 10 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: Isaiah Washington to depart The CW's "The 100"; Tiffany Haddish cast in "The O.G." at TBS; and John Noble, Rachel Nichols to visit TNT's "The Librarians."

[05/10/17 - 07:45 PM]
FOX Renews "The Last Man on Earth," "Gotham"
Both pickups were confirmed by a network spokesperson this evening.

[05/10/17 - 04:38 PM]
ABC Axes "Last Man Standing" After Six Seasons
The show's future has notoriously come down the wire each season.

[05/10/17 - 04:37 PM]
The CW Renews "iZombie," "The Originals"
The news marks their fourth and fifth seasons, respectively.

[05/10/17 - 04:05 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 10 - The CW Adds "Black Lightning," "Life Sentence" to Roster
The Warner Bros. Television-produced hours join the previously announced "Dynasty" and "Valor" from CBS Television Studios.

[05/10/17 - 04:02 PM]
ABC Picks Up "Modern Family" for Two More Seasons
The show's Twitter account confirmed the news this afternoon.

[05/10/17 - 04:01 PM]
NBC Cancels "Timeless" After One Season
Co-creator Eric Kripke ultimately confirmed the news this afternoon.

[05/10/17 - 03:27 PM]
NBC Renews "Chicago" Trio; No Decision Yet on "Justice," "Law & Order: SVU"
"Chicago Med," "Chicago Fire" and "Chicago PD" will all return for the 2017-18 season.

[05/10/17 - 03:00 PM]
Award-Winning Vocal Sensation Jennifer Hudson on Board as Coach for Fall 2017 of "The Voice"
Hudson will join Miley Cyrus, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as a coach on season 13.

[05/10/17 - 02:45 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 10 - The CW Orders "Dynasty," "Valor" to Series
The news marks the first new series orders by the netlet for the 2017-18 season.

[05/10/17 - 02:41 PM]
NBC Renews "Blindspot" for a Third Season
The drama received the go-ahead for a new season this afternoon.

[05/10/17 - 02:21 PM]
Amazon Greenlights Legendary Television's "Carnival Row" to Series
The series is scheduled to begin filming in the fall of 2018 for a 2019 release.

[05/10/17 - 01:49 PM]
"Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" to Air in Syndication This Summer
Beginning June 26 and running through July 21, "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" will broadcast on Fox and Sinclair stations, in addition to other leading station groups across the country.

[05/10/17 - 01:33 PM]
New Episodes of TNT's "The Dunk King" Presented by 5-hour Energy Premiere Next Week
New episodes will air nightly immediately following the network's coverage of the first four games of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

[05/10/17 - 01:15 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 10 - FOX Picks Up Drama "The Resident"
Matt Czuchry, Bruce Greenwood, Emily VanCamp, Manish Dayal and Shaunette Wilson co-star in the project.

[05/10/17 - 12:45 PM]
Groundbreaking Rock Opera "Jesus Christ Superstar Live!" Arrives Next Easter Sunday on NBC
The event will be executive produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, Marc Platt, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[05/10/17 - 12:06 PM]
Tony Gonzalez Joins FOX Sports as Studio Analyst for 2017 NFL Season
Following his retirement after the 2013 NFL season, Gonzalez took his talents to television, appearing as a regular studio analyst on "The NFL Today" (2014-16), and contributing to other NFL related programming on CBS.

[05/10/17 - 11:18 AM]
ESPN's Industry-Leading 2017-18 College Football Bowl Schedule
ESPN will televise more than 35 college football bowl games this upcoming December and January, once again solidifying itself as the home of post-season college football.

[05/10/17 - 11:00 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 10 - FOX Picks Up Comedies "Ghosted" and "LA to Vegas"
Craig Robinson and Adam Scott topline the former while Dylan McDermott and Ed Weeks are featured in the latter.

[05/10/17 - 10:08 AM]
Cartoon Network Greenlights "Unikitty!" Series from Warner Bros. Animation
The series follows Unikitty, the beloved character from The LEGO(R) Movie, and a whole cast of friends into a world full of adventure, excitement and dance parties.

[05/10/17 - 09:59 AM]
Duplass Brothers Series "Room 104" Debuts July 28
Set in a single room of an average American motel, "Room 104" tells a different story of the assorted characters who pass through it in each episode.

[05/10/17 - 09:19 AM]
Investigation Discovery Welcomes Back Network Fan-Favorite and Legendary Homicide Detective Garry McFadden for Second Season of "I Am Homicide"
Look for the first of 10 new episodes on Tuesday, June 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/10/17 - 09:06 AM]
"All or Nothing: A Season with the Los Angeles Rams" Launches on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, June 30 - Jon Hamm Returns as Narrator
The eight-episode season gives Amazon Prime members access to an NFL season unlike any that's been captured on screen.

[05/10/17 - 09:01 AM]
"Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer" to Premiere with Multiple Airings Saturday, June 3, on Disney XD
New episodes will continue to roll out daily through Thursday, June 15.

[05/10/17 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Here Comes Freedom - Netflix Releases New Trailer for War Machine
A film for our times, this satire takes on hot-shot General Glen McMahon (Brad Pitt), a man caught up in a modern-day war machine that keeps on churning, seemingly to no end.

[05/10/17 - 09:00 AM]
FXX Orders Adult Animated Comedy the Untitled "Marvel's Deadpool" Series from Marvel Television and FXP
"Atlanta" creator and Golden Globe(R) Award Winner Donald Glover and Stephen Glover will serve as Showrunners, Executive Producers and Writers of the series.

[05/10/17 - 08:46 AM]
TNT to Premiere "AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Diane Keaton" Thursday, June 15, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
Sister network Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will then encore the special on Monday, July 31, during a night of programming dedicated to Keaton's work.

[05/10/17 - 08:46 AM]
Miley Cyrus Returns to the Stage for Worldwide Television Debut of Her New Single, "Malibu," at the "2017 Billboard Music Awards"
"Miley Cyrus is and always has been an artist that makes an impact. Her incredible talent and imprint on pop culture are undeniable," said Mark Bracco.

[05/10/17 - 08:33 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with NBC
The Peacock's "The Voice" leads the night among adults 18-49 while the Eye's "NCIS" is the most-watched program.

[05/10/17 - 08:32 AM]
TBS & TNT Reimagine the Viewing Experience with Major Mobile & Digital Upgrades and Expansion to More Connected Devices
In addition, TBS & TNT are expanding their digital footprint to new platforms with app launches available today on Roku(R) devices and Google Chromecast, as well as on VIZIO SmartCast devices.

[05/10/17 - 08:00 AM]
Grammy Award Winner Pitbull and CMA Award Winner Brett Eldredge to Perform During the 2017 Miss USA(R) Competition Airing Sunday, May 14, on FOX
Emmy(R) Award winner Julianne Hough and three-time Emmy(R) Award nominee Terrence J will host the competition and return as producers of the annual broadcast.

[05/09/17 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 9 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: Aaron Zelman to "Crash & Burn" for Hulu; Kevin Pollak, Bailey De Young bound for Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"; and Peter Dinklage, Jamie Dornan to lead new HBO docudrama.

[05/09/17 - 06:17 PM]
FOX Pulls the Plug on "Sleepy Hollow" After Four Seasons
Co-creator Phillip Iscove confirmed the news via his Twitter account this evening.

[05/09/17 - 02:30 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 9 - FOX Picks Up Marvel Drama Series "The Gifted"
The network also releases a teaser for Monday's premiere of the full trailer.

[05/09/17 - 01:30 PM]
NBC Orders Second Season of "Taken"
Plus: the Peacock will expand the show's sophomore run from 10 to 16 episodes.

[05/09/17 - 12:24 PM]
Elizabeth Smart's Story Will Be Told in Her Own Words in a Cross-Network Event Airing on Lifetime and A&E
Marking the 15-year anniversary of her abduction, the movie is told from her perspective and with her full participation.

[05/09/17 - 11:07 AM]
"The Jim Jefferies Show" Debuts Tuesday, June 6 at 10:30 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
The weekly, late night entry will follow the summer run of "Tosh.0" on Tuesday nights.

[05/09/17 - 10:01 AM]
"The Strain's" Fourth and Final Season Premieres July 16 on FX
The ensemble cast stars Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Jonathan Hyde, Kevin Durand, Ruta Gedmintas, Miguel Gomez, Richard Sammel, Max Charles and Rupert Penry-Jones.

[05/09/17 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive" Netflix Comedy Special Debuts May 16
Tracy Morgan proves a coma can't keep a good joke down in "Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive."

[05/09/17 - 08:23 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Tops Viewers, Demos for NBC
The Peacock once again leads the evening among adults 18-49.

[05/09/17 - 08:13 AM]
DIY Network Greenlights New Home Renovation Series Starring NASCAR Champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Wife Amy
To create their dream seaside home, the couple must first tackle the renovation challenges that often come with older homes, including structural damage, faulty plumbing and ancient wiring.

[05/09/17 - 08:03 AM]
FOX Cancels "Rosewood" After Two Seasons
Star Morris Chestnut confirmed the news in a heartfelt post to his Instagram page.

[05/09/17 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Stand Up with the Ladies of Litchfield - New "Orange Is the New Black" Trailer Is Here
In anticipation of the upcoming launch of season five, premiering Friday, June 9, Netflix has released an adrenaline-fueled trailer cueing the start of a revolution.

[05/09/17 - 07:12 AM]
Netflix's Newest Original Series from Brazil, "O Mecanismo," Started Production Last Weekend
Written by Elena Soarez with collaboration by Sofia Maldonado, the eight-episode series will be shot in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba and Brasilia and will debut globally and exclusively on Netflix in 2018.

[05/09/17 - 07:02 AM]
American Heroes Channel Partners with Time Inc.'s People(R) to Present the 2017 Red Bandanna Hero Award in Memory of 9/11 Hero Welles Remy Crowther
"We are absolutely thrilled to partner with People to celebrate the extraordinary actions of ordinary people who selflessly rise to the occasion for the greater good," said Kevin Bennett.

[05/09/17 - 06:01 AM]
"Autopsy: The Last Hours of..." Returns Saturday, May 20 at 8PM ET/5PM PT
New episodes will focus on the lives and last hours of Steve Jobs, Bernie Mac, Patrick Swayze, Bruce Lee, Judy Garland, Janis Joplin, Natalie Cole, Anissa Jones and Gary Coleman.

[05/09/17 - 06:00 AM]
"The 60th Annual Grammy Awards(R)" to Be Broadcast Live from New York City on Jan. 28, 2018 on CBS
"It is very exciting that Music's Biggest Night will be hosted by the country's most iconic city from historic Madison Square Garden and broadcast on America's most watched network," said Leslie Moonves.

[05/09/17 - 04:34 AM]
ABC Secures "American Idol," Marking the Return of America's Beloved Series Where Stars Are Born
A host and judges will be announced at a later time.

[05/08/17 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 8 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: Jennifer Morrison to exit ABC's "Once Upon a Time"; Benicio del Toro, Patricia Arquette to lead Showtime limited series; and Amazon orders "The Dangerous Book for Boys" to series.

[05/08/17 - 04:30 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 8 - NBC Assigns "A.P. Bio" to Freshman Class
Glenn Howerton and Patton Oswalt co-star in the comedy, from executive producers Mike O'Brien, Lorne Michaels and Seth Meyers.







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