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[05/22/17 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 22
Updates include: Vanessa Bayer, Sasheer Zamata also to depart "Saturday Night Live"; Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler sign new deals for "Criminal Minds"; and Sophia Lillis cast in HBO's "Sharp Objects."

[05/22/17 - 10:30 PM]
NBC Pulls the Plug on "Chicago Justice"
Co-star Jon Seda confirmed the news this evening via social media.

[05/22/17 - 01:45 PM]
A&E Network's Hit Series "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" to Premiere Two-Hour Stand-Alone Special on Monday, May 29
In this two-hour special, Leah Remini and Mike Rinder explore the historical relationship between the Church of Scientology and its often vocal critics.

[05/22/17 - 01:13 PM]
HGTV Lodge Boasts Star-Studded Lineup at 2017 CMA Festival in Nashville
From Thursday, June 8 - Sunday, June 11, in Nashville, the 3,500-square-foot HGTV Lodge will offer Festival-goers the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience(TM).

[05/22/17 - 11:31 AM]
Video: OWN Unveils Season Two Trailer of Acclaimed Drama Series "Queen Sugar"
The new season will debut with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21.

[05/22/17 - 11:30 AM]
Video: "Flaked" - Season 2 - Official Trailer
Season two launches globally on Netflix on Friday, June 2.

[05/22/17 - 10:33 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "The Lost Wife of Robert Durst" Starring Katharine McPhee and Daniel Gillies
Based on the book "A Deadly Secret: The Strange Disappearance of Kathie Durst," by investigative journalist Matt Birkbeck, filming begins this month in Vancouver.

[05/22/17 - 10:27 AM]
Video: Final Trailer Released for BBC America's "Orphan Black"
Get a final look at what to expect this season on the network's award-winning clone drama before the series returns Saturday, June 10.

[05/22/17 - 10:06 AM]
Cartoon Network Expands "Ben 10" Universe with Season Two Pick Up and New Mobile and Console Games
Beginning Monday, May 29, Ben's transformation into Wildvine, the 10th alien to be featured in the current first season will be revealed in two all-new episodes.

[05/22/17 - 09:38 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Correspondent Keith Morrison Sits Down with Chris Tapp in Investigation Discovery's "Who Killed Angie Dodge? Keith Morrison Investigates"
The two-hour special premieres Monday, May 29 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/22/17 - 09:31 AM]
"Friends from College" Premieres Friday, July 14th on Netflix
Each day this week, keep a look out for a new sneak peek from the new series starring Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, Annie Parisse, Nat Faxon, Fred Savage and Jae Suh Park.

[05/22/17 - 09:16 AM]
Video: New Showtime Drama Series "I'm Dying Up Here" Available Now for Early Sampling
Starting today, consumers who do not subscribe to Showtime can watch the series premiere for free on YouTube and SHO.com.

[05/22/17 - 09:10 AM]
Video: First Look at "Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters" on truTV
In early 2018, truTV will premiere the new anthology series that features twisted morality tales.

[05/22/17 - 09:05 AM]
BET Sounds Off Black Music Month on a High Note
New original scripted series "Tales" premieres Tuesday, June 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/22/17 - 09:01 AM]
The Hit Comedy Series "Baby Daddy" Goes Out With a Bang as It Celebrates Its 100th Episode and Series Finale, Airing Monday, May 22, on Freeform
"The 'Baby Daddy' cast and crew are truly remarkable, and together it has been a joy to watch our characters' lives unfold on screen over the past six seasons," said Dan Berendsen.

[05/22/17 - 08:59 AM]
History's "Alone" Returns with a Twist for Season 4 on Thursday, June 15 at 10PM ET/PT
In season four, seven teams of two will be separated and dropped miles apart with two ultimate goals: navigate the brutal, unforgiving terrain of Vancouver Island in an attempt to locate their isolated partner and, once reunited, survive as long as they can.

[05/22/17 - 08:39 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Rides "Billboard Music Awards" to Victory
The Alphabet's annual telecast however is down more than 20% from last year among adults 18-49.

[05/21/17 - 10:40 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NHL Playoffs Keep NBC on Top
Coverage of the Predators at the Ducks leads the night among adults 18-49.

[05/21/17 - 10:32 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Delivers Its Most-Watched Season Finale in Six Years
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, May 20.

[05/20/17 - 12:03 PM]
NBC Orders Second Season of "Trial & Error"
The 10-episode pickup was confirmed by a network spokesperson on Saturday.

[05/20/17 - 08:36 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dateline NBC" Tops Viewers, Demos
The Peacock likewise wins the evening in both categories.

[05/20/17 - 06:41 AM]
"Oh, Hello on Broadway" Comes to Netflix June 13
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney are bringing their brilliantly bizarre Broadway alter egos to Netflix in an all-new original comedy special launching globally June 13.

[05/19/17 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 19
Updates include: Harry Hamlin to recur on USA's "Shooter"; Jack Burditt, Bill Wrubel board ABC's "Modern Family"; and "The Art of More" creator Chuck Rose inks overall deal with Universal Television.

[05/19/17 - 03:51 PM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Has Most-Watched Week Ever
Comedy Central spins the numbers for the week of May 15-18.

[05/19/17 - 02:30 PM]
Freeform Pulls an All-Nighter and Picks Up "college-ish" (Working Title)
"college-ish" follows the Johnson's eldest daughter Zoey (Yara Shahidi) as she heads off to college and quickly discovers that not everything goes her way once she leaves the nest.

[05/19/17 - 02:22 PM]
Miley Cyrus to Perform New Hit Single "Malibu" as Chris Stapleton, Zedd and Alessia Cara Also Take the Stage on "The Voice" Season Finale
Additionally, the exciting season finale of "The Voice" will feature an array of musical collaborations.

[05/19/17 - 01:25 PM]
"The Gifted" Trailer Reaches 36 Million Views Million Views; "The Orville" Trailer Surpasses 22 Million Views
The former marks the most-watched new series trailer to date.

[05/19/17 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Renews Animated Adult Series "Animals.," Created by Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano, for a Third Season
Currently in its second season, the season finale is scheduled to debut tonight.

[05/19/17 - 10:58 AM]
Gripping Stories of Survival and Triumph on the Season Premiere of ABC News' "In an Instant," June 3
The powerful series features gripping interviews with the people whose lives were on the line and those who were instrumental in helping them survive.

[05/19/17 - 10:07 AM]
Hulu Announces "East Los High: Finale Event"
The final 60-minute event will premiere this fall on the streaming service.

[05/19/17 - 09:56 AM]
FYI to Premiere New Episodes of "Tiny House Nation" + Season 2 of "Zombie House Flipping" - Saturday, June 10th
In season two of "Zombie House Flipping," Justin and his renovation team tackle crazier challenges than ever before.

[05/19/17 - 09:15 AM]
Hulu Locks in Exclusive SVOD Rights to Hit Comedy Series "Fresh Off the Boat"
Said pact also covers "The Carmichael Show" and "The Exorcist."

[05/19/17 - 09:01 AM]
"Tour de Pharmacy," HBO Special Presentation from Andy Samberg and Murray Miller, Debuts July 8
The project marks Samberg and Miller's second collaboration for HBO under their Legends of Sport banner, following the 2015 mockumentary "7 Days in Hell."

[05/19/17 - 08:21 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Grey's," "Scandal" Finales Put ABC on Top
The Alphabet wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/19/17 - 08:14 AM]
Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins All-Star Cast of Disney XD's Upcoming "DuckTales"
Miranda will provide the voice of fan-favorite character Gizmoduck, a Duckburg hero whose true identity is Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera, a brilliant young intern working for Scrooge McDuck's personal mad scientist, Gyro Gearloose.

[05/19/17 - 07:00 AM]
Presenters Announced for the "2017 Billboard Music Awards"
The film, television and music stars slated to take the stage throughout the night include Kate Beckinsale, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Mark Cuban, Noah Cyrus, Alexandra Daddario, DJ Khaled, Josh Duhamel, Ansel Elgort, Sara Foster and G-Eazy.

[05/19/17 - 06:00 AM]
T-Mobile Presents Breakthrough Artist Julia Michaels to Perform at the "2017 Billboard Music Awards"
While a newly minted recording act, "Issues" is the ninth Top 40 hit that Michaels has co-written on the Billboard Hot 100 and her first as a solo artist.

[05/18/17 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 18
Updates include: Jennifer Westfeldt to recur on TV Land's "Younger"; The CW's "Supernatural" to visit Scooby-Doo next season; and Chelsea Talmadge tapped for AMC's "Halt & Catch Fire."

[05/18/17 - 12:16 PM]
Catherine Zeta Jones Stars as Drug Kingpin Griselda Blanco in Lifetime's "Cocaine Godmother"
The crime drama will go into production this year and premiere in 2018 on Lifetime.

[05/18/17 - 11:56 AM]
ABC Studios and ABC Signature Studios Ramp Up Production for the 2017-18 Season
ABC Studios and ABC Signature Studios had another successful selling season with 11 new shows going into production for a total of 21 series between the two studios.

[05/18/17 - 10:13 AM]
Final Episode of "Imaginary Mary" to Air Tuesday, May 30 on ABC
Said installment marks the last of the nine produced episodes.

[05/18/17 - 09:56 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Swings Around the World with "Amazing Monkeys" - New Series Premieres on Wednesday, June 14 at 8 PM ET/PT
Hosted by biologist Patrick Aryee, the series tells the story of primate evolution and takes us on a journey along the bizarre and miraculous branches of the primate family tree.

[05/18/17 - 09:51 AM]
Video: The CW's First Look Trailers for 2017-18
The network releases the sizzle reels for "Life Sentence," "Black Lightning," "Dynasty" and "Valor."

[05/18/17 - 08:24 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Empire" Keep Demo Crown
The drama remains the night's most-watched program among adults 18-49.

[05/18/17 - 08:08 AM]
The Battle for O.C. Begins on Bravo Media's New Series "Real Estate Wars" Premiering July 6th at 10PM ET/PT
With limited inventory in a premium area, this series follows two top rival real estate teams, The McMonigle Team and Relegance Group, as they fight for supremacy in this distinct and wealthy enclave.

[05/18/17 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Announces "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance," A Prequel Series to the Groundbreaking Jim Henson Film
The 10-episode fantasy adventure series is a prequel to the groundbreaking 1982 fan favorite The Dark Crystal, and takes place many years before the events of the film.

[05/18/17 - 07:39 AM]
Global Superstar Nicki Minaj Is Set to Open the "2017 Billboard Music Awards"
The epic nine-minute performance features special guests Jason Derulo, David Guetta and Lil Wayne.

[05/18/17 - 06:00 AM]
E! Goes "Live from the Red Carpet" at the Star-Studded Billboard Music Awards This Sunday, May 21 at 6PM ET / 3PM PT
Plus: look for "Fashion Police: The 2017 Billboard Music Awards" on Monday, May 22 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/18/17 - 05:33 AM]
CW Seed to Add the Complete Series of the Original "Dynasty" and "Everwood" to Its Library
Plus: "Machinima's Chasing the Cup" is back with a new season this fall and is hitting the road to follow players as they compete across the eSports tournament circuit in the Injustice 2 Pro Series.

[05/18/17 - 05:00 AM]
The CW Announces 2017-18 Fall Schedule
New dramas "Valor" and "Dynasty" are set for Mondays and Wednesdays, respectively.







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[06/23/26 - 09:10 AM]
ESPN and Disney Jr. Encourage Preschoolers to Get in the Game, Team Up Again with Every Kid Sports to Expand Access to Youth Sports for Income-Restricted Families
"Me & Mickey: Let's Play Sports," a collaboration between Disney Jr., ESPN and Positive Coaching Alliance, will debut Monday, June 29, on Disney+, Disney Jr. (6:25 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Jr. on Demand.

[06/23/26 - 09:06 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Max Original Comedy Series "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," Debuting July 23
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon.

[06/23/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Her Kingdom Has Come - Paramount+ Reveals Trailer and First Look at Season 6 of "Tyler Perry's Ruthless" Premiering June 30
The series will launch with two episodes, followed by a weekly rollout culminating in the mid-season finale on Tuesday, August 25.

[06/23/26 - 09:00 AM]
The CW Network Named Exclusive Broadcast Partner for Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA 2026 Competitions
Both competitions will air live from the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the renowned Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, marking the return of the two competitions to The CW for the first time since 2024.

[06/23/26 - 08:31 AM]
Netflix Unveils Upcoming Anime Slate Out of Annecy Festival
The Netflix Anime Studio Focus highlighted upcoming titles from some of Japan's most acclaimed creators and animation studios, spanning original stories, beloved manga adaptations, and returning fan-favorite franchises.

[06/23/26 - 08:23 AM]
BET Names Keke Palmer to Its Board of Advisors, Deepening a New Era of Leadership and Cultural Stewardship
Formed earlier this month under BET President Louis Carr, the Board brings together cultural icons, business leaders, and industry visionaries to help steer the ongoing growth of the 45-year-old network as a key player at the crossroads of media, community, and culture.

[06/23/26 - 07:01 AM]
A24's "The Drama" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max July 31
The film stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Benton Gates.

[06/23/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: 2026 MLB Home Run Derby - Official Trailer - Netflix
The best sluggers in baseball put their power to the test and chase home run glory live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

[06/23/26 - 07:01 AM]
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" Streams Exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu July 29
Gird your loins.

[06/23/26 - 06:30 AM]
"The View" Turns in Its Most-Watched Telecast in More Than 1 1/2 Years with Guest Vice President JD Vance
3.331 million viewers tuned into the episode, the highest since its post-presidential Election Day telecast.

[06/23/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Dink" - Official Trailer - Apple TV
A washed-up tennis pro must play pickleball in this new comedy movie. Starring Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen.

[06/23/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Chainsmoker Cat" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Catgirl Yani struggles to pay her rent and keep a job while feeding her smoking habit. As her loved ones' concerns grow, she must rethink her future.

[06/23/26 - 12:02 AM]
Netflix Unveils First Look at New Danish Thriller "The Secret Woman" - Premiering on August 28
The twist-filled thriller centers on Louise Andersen, whose peaceful life on a Norwegian island is shattered when a stranger insists she is actually Helene Söderberg, a woman who vanished from Denmark three years ago.

[06/23/26 - 12:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Third and Final Season of "Roosters"
In this third and final season, we once again follow the tight-knit friend group as they try to figure out life in the modern world.

[06/22/26 - 11:31 PM]
Video: "Alliance" - Official Trailer - Kunal Kemmu - Prime Video
"Alliance" is a competitive captive reality show blending high-stakes strategy, economy and psychological warfare.