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[06/14/17 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 14
Updates include: Kirsten Vangsness, A.J. Cook ink new deal with "Criminal Minds"; Jason O'Mara joins the cast of Amazon's "The Man in the High Castle"; and Zachary Levi bound for USA's "Psych: The Movie."

[06/14/17 - 02:08 PM]
Video: "Insecure" - Season 2 Tease (HBO)
The series returns for its eight-episode second season on Sunday, July 23.

[06/14/17 - 12:00 PM]
D-XP, A Summer Programming Block Dedicated to the World of Gaming, Set to Debut Saturday, July 15, on Disney XD
The television and multiplatform destination is designed to connect with gaming enthusiasts of all ages, with a core demographic of age 13+.

[06/14/17 - 11:20 AM]
DIY Network Plans 121 Primetime Premiere Hours in Q3 and Q4
Five new series will make their debut, including "Amazing Space" (Eric Griffin), "Rustic Renovation" (Chase and Brock Jurgensen), "Vintage Rehab" (Ally Mahon), "Bargain Mansions" (Tamara Day) and "Containables."

[06/14/17 - 10:30 AM]
Noriko Kelley Promoted to Head of Scheduling for CBS Entertainment
"I'm excited to promote Noriko to this critical position. I obviously value scheduling and understand its importance to CBS' overall success," said Kelly Kahl.

[06/14/17 - 10:03 AM]
Romance Is Back Among the Vines Production Begins on Hallmark Channel's "Summer in the Vineyard"
The movie is the follow up to the successful "Autumn in the Vineyard," and continues the romance between Frankie Baldwin (Rachael Leigh Cook) and Nate DeLuca (Brendan Penny).

[06/14/17 - 09:31 AM]
Disney's New "DuckTales" Takes Flight with TV Movie and Series Premiering Saturday, August 12, and Saturday, September 23, Respectively, on Disney XD
For the raft of "DuckTales" fans around the world, the August 12 movie is commonsensically titled "Woo-oo!."

[06/14/17 - 09:07 AM]
Most Decorated Olympian of All Time, Michael Phelps, to Be Honored with the Legend Award at Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports 2017"
Said Phelps, "I am a kid at heart so it really means a lot to me to be recognized by Nickelodeon with the Kids' Choice Sports Legend Award."

[06/14/17 - 08:32 AM]
"How It's Made: American Made" Kicks Off Thursday, June 22 on Science Channel
The 10-episode series will look at a wide variety of products that are produced in America including 3-D printers, NASCAR engines, apple pie, barber poles and more.

[06/14/17 - 08:32 AM]
Video: Official Trailer for Netflix's "Friends from College" - Premieres July 14th
The comedy series from Nicholas Stoller stars Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, Annie Parisse, Fred Savage, Nat Faxon and Jae Suh Park.

[06/14/17 - 08:15 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Puts NBC on Top
The Peacock owns the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/14/17 - 05:59 AM]
New Orleans Saints Superfan Jarrius Robertson to Receive the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at The 25th ESPYS on ABC
Robertson, who has undergone two liver transplants and 13 surgeries in 15 years, is a true example of perseverance.

[06/13/17 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 13
Updates include: HBO cancels "Game of Thrones" aftershow; Morris Chestnut signs onto Amazon's "Goliath"; and Michiel Huisman to star in Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House."

[06/13/17 - 05:29 PM]
"The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" Is Now Scheduled as the Second Installment of FX's "American Crime Story" Franchise
"Katrina: American Crime Story," which was originally scheduled as the second installment of the "American Crime Story franchise," now becomes the third installment of the limited series.

[06/13/17 - 01:01 PM]
Hallmark Channel Catapults to #1 in Prime Time on Saturday and Sunday Night
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of June 5-11.

[06/13/17 - 11:08 AM]
Expansion of "Flip or Flop" and "Property Brothers" Franchises Reinforce HGTV Prime Schedule in Q3 and Q4
In addition, the network's strong development strategy has generated 40 pilots and more than 75 concepts in incubation for the 2018 pipeline.

[06/13/17 - 10:02 AM]
Cartoon Network Debuts Powerful Punch with "OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes"
This exclusive preview features all-new episodes chronicling K.O.'s first week in training.

[06/13/17 - 09:54 AM]
Showtime(R) Adds Gripping Documentaries Risk and Whitney. "Can I Be Me" to Its Summer Slate
Said offerings are on tap July 22 and August 26, respectively.

[06/13/17 - 09:36 AM]
Saddle Up for More American Adventure when "Bizarre Foods" with Andrew Zimmern Returns on Tuesday, July 25 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
This season offers an unforgettable glimpse into our nation's food and culture.

[06/13/17 - 09:34 AM]
Netflix Renews "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" for Fourth Season
The series stars Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski and Carol Kane.

[06/13/17 - 08:28 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Finals Close Out on Top for ABC
The Alphabet's coverage of Game 5 is up 25% from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[06/13/17 - 08:23 AM]
Viceland Presents the Television Premiere of "The Therapist: Katy Perry" - A One Hour Special Monday, June 19th at 10:00 PM ET / PT
During the emotional and raw extended episode, Perry opens up to Dr. Siri about the struggles that arise from the split between her public persona and her private self.

[06/13/17 - 08:20 AM]
On the Heels of Early Awards' Buzz, VH1's Hit Series "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party" Returns Monday, October 16 at 10PM ET/PT
Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg continue to light up the kitchen in season two by putting a personal spin on favorite dishes to create a themed meal with celebrity friends.

[06/13/17 - 08:07 AM]
Sandra Oh Cast in "Killing Eve" Title Role, BBC America's Next Original Scripted Series
"Killing Eve" is a dramatic thriller revolving around a psychopathic assassin and the woman charged with hunting her down.

[06/13/17 - 07:13 AM]
NBA Finals on ABC: Highest-Rated Game 5 Since 1998: 16.0 Metered Market Rating
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, June 12.

[06/12/17 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 12
Updates include: ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" halts production over "allegations of misconduct"; Damon Gupton to exit "Criminal Minds"; and MTV's "Loosely Exactly Nicole" eyed for revival at Facebook.

[06/12/17 - 12:51 PM]
MTV to Launch "The Challenge XXX: Dirty 30" on Tuesday, July 18 with Biggest Season Yet
Fan favorites will fight their way through the most extreme, daring challenges where they vie to compete for their chunk of $1 million - the largest prize in franchise history.

[06/12/17 - 12:14 PM]
LMN Original Movie "Tiny House of Terror," Premieres Saturday, June 24 at 8PM ET/PT
Francia Raisa and Nazneen Contractor star in the project.

[06/12/17 - 11:21 AM]
National Geographic Announces Phil Keoghan Will Join Jane Lynch as Host of the Groundbreaking Two-Hour Global Television Event "Earth Live"
The two-hour live broadcast is the first of this magnitude showcasing the best of the animal kingdom in real time and in spectacular fashion.

[06/12/17 - 10:48 AM]
Video: Watch the New Trailer for TNT's "Will"
TNT is releasing a new trailer for its brand new drama series "Will," which tells the wild, rowdy story of young William Shakespeare.

[06/12/17 - 10:07 AM]
CNN Returns to "The Nineties" Sunday, July 9, at 9:00 PM ET/PT
The series follows in the footsteps of previous decade series "The Eighties" and Emmy-nominated "The Seventies" and "The Sixties."

[06/12/17 - 09:47 AM]
Fun, Food, Aliens, and Adventure are all on the Travel Channel Slate for Q3 and Q4 2017
Between now and year end, 11 new series will make their debut on the network.

[06/12/17 - 09:17 AM]
Rock Icon Dave Navarro to Perform National Anthem for Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10pm ET/7pm PT.

[06/12/17 - 08:33 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Stanley Cup Finals Deliver NBC Demo Victory
Game 6 tops the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[06/12/17 - 08:13 AM]
Oxygen Media Brings Back "Cold Justice" with New Episodes Premiering Saturday, July 22 at 8 PM ET/PT
"With cases from seasons past still getting convictions today, 'Cold Justice' is the gold standard for a true crime investigation series," said Rod Aissa.

[06/12/17 - 08:03 AM]
ABC Announces the 100 TV Stars in Pursuit of Athletic Glory With the Premiere of "Battle of the Network Stars" on June 29
The 10-episode summer event will pit teams of current and classic TV stars from multiple eras and different genres against one another in a variety of athletic games.

[06/12/17 - 08:00 AM]
BBC America Announces Brand New Installment of Award-Winning and Fan Favorite "Luther" Starring Idris Elba
Idris Elba says: "Neil [Cross], the BBC and I have been talking about a further season and I am thrilled that we have been able to bring it all together. I look forward to putting the coat back on."

[06/12/17 - 06:02 AM]
Andie MacDowell and Cameron Mathison Begin Production on Hallmark Channel's "At Home in Mitford"
The film tells the romantic and inspirational story of best-selling author Cynthia Copperstone (MacDowell), a woman who's learning there is more to life and love than completing checklists.

[06/12/17 - 05:35 AM]
ABC's "American Idol" to Hold Auditions in 19 Cities Across America
The nationwide search for the next superstar kicks off on Thursday, August 17, as the Idol Bus jumps into gear across America, offering hopefuls the chance to audition for a shot at superstardom.

[06/11/17 - 08:30 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Modest Night with MLB Coverage
Two-tenths of a ratings point separates all four broadcasters last night.

[06/10/17 - 11:56 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Statement Regarding "The Grand Tour's" Richard Hammond Crash
"Richard Hammond was involved in a serious crash after completing the Hemburg Hill Climb in Switzerland in a Rimac Concept One," said the streaming service.

[06/10/17 - 08:32 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Coasts to Victory with NBA Finals
Coverage of Game 4 easily drowns out the competition last night.

[06/10/17 - 06:50 AM]
NBA Finals on ABC: Game 4 Up Five Percent From Last Year With 12.6 Metered Market Rating
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, June 9.

[06/10/17 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Legendary Singer-Songwriter's Latest Music Video Features Stars of TNT's New Dramedy "Claws," Premiering This Sunday, June 11, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Niecy Nash, Carrie Preston, Jenn Lyon, Judy Reyes and Karrueche Tran are all featured in the video.

[06/09/17 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 9
Updates include: The CW's "Insatiable" finds a new home at Netflix; FOX shutters filming on drama pilot "The Beast"; and Jennifer Esposito to exit "NCIS" after one season.

[06/09/17 - 12:16 PM]
Anna Chlumsky Cast in Season Four of AMC's "Halt and Catch Fire"
Chlumsky will play Dr. Katie Herman, Chief Ontologist - a crucial role in this season's Search business venture.

[06/09/17 - 10:00 AM]
Independence Day Presentation "The Words That Built America," Celebrating The Country's Founding Documents, Debuts 4th of July on HBO
It will also be accessible to non-HBO subscribers, who will be able to view the full show on HBO.com and the HBO YouTube channel, and through participating television and streaming partners' platforms and free on-demand channels.

[06/09/17 - 09:32 AM]
Logo Leads Pride Month with "Pride History Project," "We Remember Orlando" and "Trailblazer Honors"
"Pride History Project" is a series of ten animated vignettes highlighting LGBTQ people throughout history, created by renowned artist and activist Daniel Arzola.

[06/09/17 - 09:08 AM]
"Fear the Walking Dead" Returns Strong as the #2 Drama On Cable, #3 Cable Series Overall
AMC further spins the numbers for Sunday, June 4.

[06/09/17 - 08:51 AM]
Own a Piece of IFC's "Portlandia" - Work of Local Portland Artists Featured on the Hit Sketch Series Now Available for Sale
The sale will run through Friday, July 23 at 12pm PT; select proceeds will be donated to P:EAR, a Portland-based organization that builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth.







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[09/29/25 - 03:01 AM]
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