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[06/20/17 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 20
Updates include: Kim Rhodes to star in potential "Supernatural" spin-off; Damon Lindelof in talks for HBO's "Watchmen"; and Tip "T.I." Harris to lead "Atlanta's Most Wanted" at FOX.

[06/20/17 - 01:05 PM]
Lifetime to Air "A Midsummer's Nightmare" Pilot on Friday, July 28
The project is told from the perspective of Elena, a young woman reluctantly drawn into a summer getaway-turned-nightmare.

[06/20/17 - 12:31 PM]
Discovery Sets Out to Find the Next Great Bush Crafter in All-New Series "Bush League" (W/T)
Legendary Bush Master Matt Graham is leading the charge on a whole new level of competition and hosting an elite series of bushcraft summits deep in the wilds of Matt's home state of Utah.

[06/20/17 - 12:01 PM]
Dive Into "SharkFest" with Brand New Jawsome Shark Programming Airing Sunday, July 23 at 8 PM on Nat Geo WILD
In addition, decorated Olympian Ryan Lochte makes a splash to help spread the word about the most sharks per square inch on television.

[06/20/17 - 11:59 AM]
EPIX Announces Slate of New Original Specials
The previously announced documentary, Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image, will debut on Wednesday, June 21.

[06/20/17 - 11:32 AM]
Daniel Henney Joins the Cast of "Criminal Minds"
Henney will continue in his role as Special Agent Matt Simmons, which he played for two seasons on "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders."

[06/20/17 - 11:01 AM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere "Erik Griffin: The Ugly Truth" on Friday, July 7 at 9 PM ET/PT
Griffin's hilarious special is the third standalone comedy event from the stars of the network's newest drama series "I'm Dying Up Here."

[06/20/17 - 10:58 AM]
#1 U.S. Drama "NCIS" Named the Most Watched Drama in the World
This evening at the 57th Monte-Carlo Television Festival, CBS' global powerhouse series received the prestigious 12th International Television Audience Award for a Drama TV Series.

[06/20/17 - 10:31 AM]
Hallmark Channel Topples Competition Scoring #1 Rated Spot in Primetime on Saturday for Second Consecutive Week
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of June 12-18.

[06/20/17 - 10:21 AM]
ABC Statement Regarding "Bachelor in Paradise"
The series will resume production and will air this summer on ABC.

[06/20/17 - 10:04 AM]
Spike TV's Hit Series "Bar Rescue" Starring Jon Taffer Returns with New Episodes Beginning Sunday, July 2 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT
"Bar Rescue" will feature additional bars in Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, and Chicago, IL throughout the rest of the season.

[06/20/17 - 10:03 AM]
Nickelodeon to Premiere Brand-New SpongeBob SquarePants Halloween Stop-Motion Animation Special: "The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom"
The special will premiere in October 2017 on Nickelodeon.

[06/20/17 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Renews "The Young and the Restless" for Three More Years and "The Price Is Right" for an Additional Two Seasons
"From 30 consecutive years of being #1 in the ratings, to another year as the most honored Network at the Daytime Emmys, our lineup of talk, game shows and dramas connects with our audience like no one else," said Angelica McDaniel.

[06/20/17 - 09:47 AM]
Professional Grill Masters Face Off for $50,000 Grand Prize in Return of "Chopped Grill Masters"
"Professional chefs competing to create unique and decadent dishes in a finite amount of time, using mystery ingredients is difficult enough," said Courtney White.

[06/20/17 - 09:46 AM]
Video: Finale of "The Leftovers" Available on YouTube for One Week
Mimi Leder helmed the installment from a teleplay by Tom Perrotta & Damon Lindelof.

[06/20/17 - 09:37 AM]
FOX Sports Signs Former Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis
"Ray is passionate, incisive and has the ability to ignite thought-provoking discussions," said Whit Albohm.

[06/20/17 - 09:16 AM]
HBO Sports(R) Announces Renewed Partnership with "Real Sports" Correspondent Soledad O'Brien
"For the past four years, Soledad has delivered as a unique voice for the Real Sports franchise," said Joe Perskie.

[06/20/17 - 08:45 AM]
FOX Sports' Presentation of 117th U.S. Open Championship Scores More Than 26 Million Viewers
FOX Sports spins the numbers for its U.S. Open coverage to date.

[06/20/17 - 08:31 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Total Viewers, Demos
"American Ninja Warrior" and "Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge" push the Peacock on top in both categories.

[06/20/17 - 08:14 AM]
Oxygen Media Presents a Special 4-Night Event "The Jury Speaks" Beginning Saturday, July 22 at 9PM ET/PT
The new true crime series reexamines some of the most high-profile and controversial cases in history through the eyes of the people who served on the original jury.

[06/20/17 - 08:12 AM]
DIY Network Greenlights New Series "Wood Work" Starring Craftsman Clint Harp
The Waco-based series, which has been greenlighted for six half-hour episodes, will follow Harp, his wife Kelly and their team as they rescue wood from scrap piles and broken-down structures, building brand new custom creations with old soul.

[06/20/17 - 08:04 AM]
Star-Studded "CMT Crossroads" with Grammy(R) Award-Winning Group Earth, Wind & Fire and Friends Premieres Friday, June 23 at 10PM ET/PT
Showcasing Earth, Wind & Fire's successful catalogue of timeless hits, the musical event drew a packed crowd to downtown Nashville where the iconic funk band proved the ability of their music to transcend any era or genre.

[06/20/17 - 07:34 AM]
Video: It's GLOW Time! Go Behind the Scenes of the Netflix Original Series "GLOW"
The comedy series launches this Friday, June 23 on the streaming service.

[06/19/17 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 19
Updates include: Jacki Weaver to star in TNT's "The Deep Mad Dark"; USA passes on drama pilot "The Tap"; and CBS to burn off remaining "Doubt" episodes on Saturday nights.

[06/19/17 - 02:16 PM]
VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" Returns with R&B Superstar Keyshia Cole
Cole joins the cast alongside several newcomers and returning series veterans striving to claim their place as Hollywood's elite.

[06/19/17 - 02:01 PM]
TBS Sets Aug. 3 for Series Premiere of Greg Garcia's New Comedy Series "The Guest Book"
"The Guest Book" emerged from Emmy(R) winner and series creator Greg Garcia's habit of writing fictitious stories in the guest books of various rental cabins in an effort to freak out the next renters.

[06/19/17 - 01:43 PM]
Viola Davis' and Julius Tennon's Juvee Productions Celebrates Juneteenth with Original Short-Form Comedy "American Koko" Now Live on ABC.com and the ABC App
Also on tap are the animated comedy "Ginger Snaps" from Warner Bros. Television Group's Blue Ribbon Content and the off-beat "The Off Season."

[06/19/17 - 12:56 PM]
CNN's "The History of Comedy" Returns Sunday, July 16
The series returns with an episode about racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers.

[06/19/17 - 12:42 PM]
The Curse Returns: "Ghosts of Shepherdstown" Is Back for a Second Season
Look for the first of eight all-new episodes Monday, July 10 at 10:00/9:00c on Destination America.

[06/19/17 - 12:20 PM]
NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for New 2017-18 Season
Said dates run from Monday, September 25 ("The Voice," "The Brave") through Friday, October 27 ("Blindspot"); plus two-hour "Dateline NBC" on Fridays pushes "Taken" to midseason.

[06/19/17 - 12:05 PM]
"Atypical" Arrives to Netflix August 11
Jennifer Jason Leigh and Keir Gilchrist are mother and son in Netflix's new heartfelt comedy series, a coming-of-age story from the point-of-view of Sam (played by Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum.

[06/19/17 - 12:01 PM]
The Two-Hour Series Finale of Freeform's Hit Original Series "Pretty Little Liars," Airs Tuesday, June 27, and Will Be Followed by a One-Hour Tell-All Special
Stars Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell and Sasha Pieterse, as well as executive producer I. Marlene King, will sit down for an hour-long unbarred and uncensored tell-all after-show.

[06/19/17 - 10:51 AM]
FX Staging Pop Up for New Series "Snowfall"
Set in the early 1980s, Snowfall explores the genesis of the crack cocaine epidemic and its wider impact on the culture.

[06/19/17 - 10:48 AM]
Vanilla Ice Brings the Bling in a New Season of "The Vanilla Ice Project" Premiering July 15 on DIY Network
The new season features Vanilla Ice and his team of "construction ninjas" as they face time and budget constraints while restoring a sprawling but decaying property.

[06/19/17 - 10:35 AM]
New Premiere Date: "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" - Thursday, July 13 at 8pm!
The new season was previously slated to launch on Monday, July 10 at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/19/17 - 10:08 AM]
Tony Danza Makes His Return to Series Television in New Netflix Series "The Good Cop"
Andy Breckman, the creator of "Monk," will serve as showrunner and executive producer, with Randy Zisk and Howard Klein also serving as executive producers.

[06/19/17 - 09:41 AM]
Sean Bean Takes "The Oath" in New Crackle Drama Series Premiering 2018
A gritty, action-packed drama, "The Oath" explores a world of gangs made up of those sworn to protect and defend and sheds light on corrupt and secret societies that are nearly impossible to join.

[06/19/17 - 09:27 AM]
SundanceTV Releases First Look at New Thriller Series "Liar," Starring Golden Globe Winner Joanne Froggatt
Ioan Gruffudd also stars in the six-part series, due this fall.

[06/19/17 - 09:23 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Edges FOX in Tight Demo Race
The Alphabet's game show trio wins the night among adults 18-49.

[06/19/17 - 09:05 AM]
FYI to Premiere New Relationship Series "A Question of Love" - Tuesday, July 11 at 10pm ET
"A Question of Love" follows three couples as they move in together and ask each other some of the most intimate, surprising, and occasionally uncomfortable and deal-breaking questions that most would never dare to inquire.

[06/19/17 - 09:01 AM]
"Star Trek: Discovery" to Launch Sunday, September 24
The 15-episode season will be released in two chapters.

[06/19/17 - 08:03 AM]
30 for 30 Documentary "Mike and the Mad Dog" Airs July 13 on ESPN
The film chronicles Mike Francesa and Chris Russo's "Mike and the Mad Dog" radio show that ruled afternoon sports talk from the New York studios of WFAN 660 for nearly 20 years.

[06/19/17 - 07:48 AM]
Palm Springs Husband-Wife Home Reno Team Returns to HGTV for Season Two of "Desert Flippers"
Premiering on Thursday, July 20, the 10-episode season follows real estate agent Eric and designer Lindsey as they face triple-digit heat and harsh landscapes to renovate dilapidated homes and sell them for top dollar - all while raising three small children.

[06/19/17 - 05:56 AM]
CBS Announces 16 New "Big Brother" Houseguests
CBS All Access will give subscribers the opportunity to meet the Houseguests before anyone else via a live stream of their first interviews beginning this morning at 8:00 AM, PT/11:00 AM, ET.

[06/19/17 - 04:33 AM]
Manny Pacquiao to Defend WBO Welterweight Title in "Battle of Brisbane" Live and Exclusively on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, Saturday, July 1 at 10 p.m. ET
The fight will be called ringside by ESPN commentators Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas.

[06/18/17 - 08:40 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Edges Demo Race with MLB
The network tops the night in adults 18-49 while ABC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[06/17/17 - 08:24 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Wins Demo Race with "Dateline"
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[06/16/17 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 16
Updates include: Glenn Close to star in Amazon's "Sea Oak"; DC Entertainment posts unaired episode of NBC's "Powerless"; and Kimberly Hébert Gregory joins ABC's "The Gospel of Kevin."

[06/16/17 - 11:21 AM]
Logo's "Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul" Returns Thursday, June 29 at 9PM ET/PT
The fun-filled trivia series, with Emmy award winning host RuPaul, features pop culture savvy contestants competing to win over $5,000 in cash prizes.

[06/16/17 - 09:38 AM]
Emmy(R)-Winning Series "Heroes" and "Heroes Reborn" Available Free on Crackle for the First Time Together Starting Thursday, July 13
These two series combined provide for over 65 hours of binge-watching pleasure.







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[03/04/26 - 03:01 PM]
FX's "Disinherited" - New Drama from Emmy Award Winner Peter Gould and T-Street Ordered to Series on FX and Hulu
Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen star as a pair of scrappy sisters thrust by an unexpected inheritance into a world of generational wealth and long-buried crimes.

[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.