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    [tuesday, july 04, 2017]    
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[07/04/17 - 08:39 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Leads Night with Originals
New episodes of "American Ninja Warrior" and "Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge" top the charts last night.

[07/03/17 - 08:39 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Helps CBS Top Charts
The Eye wins the night in total viewers, shares the demo honors with ABC.

[07/03/17 - 08:19 AM]
Video: "Ozark" - New Holiday Tease - Series Coming to Netflix July 21
A Chicago financial advisor (Jason Bateman), who has been quietly laundering money for a drug kingpin, must quickly uproot his family and move the operation to The Ozarks, after his partner is caught cheating the business.

[07/03/17 - 05:00 AM]
Maria Menounos Steps Down as Co-Anchor of "E! News"
"Our thoughts and support go out to Maria and her family and we wish them all the best knowing that Maria will tackle this with the same fierce dedication she is known for," said Adam Stotsky.

[07/02/17 - 10:56 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NASCAR Coverage Puts NBC on Top
The Peacock's annual Daytona telecast leads the night in all categories.

[07/01/17 - 08:28 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos, CBS Leads Total Viewers
An encore of "America's Got Talent" helps win the night among adults 18-49.

[06/30/17 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 30
Updates include: NBC cancels "The Carmichael Show" after three seasons; Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park to exit "Hawaii Five-0"; and Mahershala Ali to talks to lead new season of HBO's "True Detective."

[06/30/17 - 11:30 AM]
Comedy Special "George Lopez: The Wall, Live from Washington D.C." Debuts Aug. 5
His fourth live solo stand-up special on HBO, the exclusive presentation will feature Lopez performing all-new material before an audience at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

[06/30/17 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Renews "Dear White People" for Season Two
Production on the 10-episode second season is slated to begin later this year.

[06/30/17 - 09:00 AM]
Showtime(R) Lights Up the Fourth of July with "I'm Dying Up Here"
Consumers who do not subscribe to Showtime can now watch episodes 1-5 for free on YouTube and SHO.com.

[06/30/17 - 08:17 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Big Brother" Win Tight Race in Viewers, Demos
The Eye edges second place NBC by one-tenth of a ratings point among adults 18-49.

[06/30/17 - 07:45 AM]
Netflix Comes to Comic-Con!
Films "Bright" and "Death Note" as well as TV entries "Marvel's The Defenders" and "Stranger Things 2" are on tap.

[06/30/17 - 07:23 AM]
Marvel Television Returns to San Diego Comic-Con in Full Force with New Series & Fan-Favorites!
Four worlds collide as "Marvel's The Defenders" smash into Hall H for first ever panel.

[06/29/17 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 29
Updates include: Paulo Costanzo signs onto ABC's "Designated Survivor"; Jack Davenport, Michael Rapaport to recur on Showtime's "White Famous"; and Gary Janetti to spearhead live-action "The Jetsons."

[06/29/17 - 06:15 PM]
"Rick and Morty" Announces Triumphant Return, Finally!
The highly-anticipated third season of the hit series will premiere Sunday, July 30 at 11:30/10:30c.

[06/29/17 - 02:57 PM]
Pop's New Scripted Comedy "Swedish Dicks" Now Premieres Wednesday, August 9
The "Nightcap" finale will now conclude on Wednesday, August 2.

[06/29/17 - 02:52 PM]
"World of Dance" Pops, Locks and Taps Its Way to a Second Season Renewal
The series was the #1 regular timeslot premiere of 2017 on the broadcast networks in the 18-49 demo as well as the most-watched summer alternative series debut on cable or broadcast in nine years

[06/29/17 - 01:09 PM]
Anthology Series "Room 104," From Brothers Mark and Jay Duplass, Debuts July 28, Exclusively on HBO
Ranging from comedy to drama to horror, each episode plays like a mini-movie, offering a new discovery from one week to the next, telling tales of everyday people striving for connection and meaning.

[06/29/17 - 01:04 PM]
A&E Network to Premiere New Season of Emmy Award-Winning Docuseries "Intervention" Followed by New Special "Dope Man" on July 31
The special follows Tim, who while battling demons of his own, is on mission to help others overcome their addiction in an unconventional and inspiring way.

[06/29/17 - 12:05 PM]
Comedy Series "Insecure," Created by and Starring Issa Rae, Returns for Its Second Season July 23, Exclusively on HBO
The series follows the friendship of two black women as they deal with their own real-life flaws while attempting to navigate different worlds and cope with an endless series of uncomfortable everyday experiences.

[06/29/17 - 11:40 AM]
"Sense8" Two Hour Finale Episode in the Works - Tell Your Cluster
The streaming service posted the news to the show's Twitter page.

[06/29/17 - 11:29 AM]
Bravo Media Lights Up the Summer with Back-to-Back Reunion Fireworks Starting Sunday, July 9
Said week also features the return of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," "Sweet Home Oklahoma," "Odd Mom Out" and "Shahs of Sunset."

[06/29/17 - 11:20 AM]
CMT Names Frank Tanki as General Manager
CMT just notched its highest-rated fiscal 3rd quarter since 2014 with 14% year-over-year growth among Adults 18-49.

[06/29/17 - 11:06 AM]
Video: truTV Debuts the Official Trailer for "I'm Sorry"
The half-hour scripted comedy follows seemingly confident, together comedy writer, wife and mom Andrea (Andrea Savage), who comically exposes her inner immaturity and neuroses through unexpected life situations.

[06/29/17 - 10:18 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Group Lets the Dogs Out - Along with 20 Fan-Favorite Series, All Heading to San Diego for Comic-Con International July 19-23
"The Big Bang Theory's" canine star, Cinnamon, will be participating in a special "paw-tograph" signing alongside cast and producers on Friday, July 21.

[06/29/17 - 10:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Marks 40th Anniversary of Capture of New York's Most Infamous Serial Murderer in "Son of Sam: The Hunt for a Killer"
The two-hour special debuts Saturday, August 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/29/17 - 09:53 AM]
HBO Brings "Game of Thrones" and "Westworld" to Comic-Con International: San Diego 2017
Both series are confirmed for panels and autograph signing sessions.

[06/29/17 - 09:42 AM]
OWN Scores Highest 2Q Prime Average in Network History in Key W25-54 Demo
OWN further spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[06/29/17 - 09:31 AM]
FX Networks Bringing "The Strain," "Legion" and "Archer" to San Diego Comic-Con 2017
Look for discussions and Q&As on Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21.

[06/29/17 - 08:51 AM]
"Million Dollar Matchmaker" Starring Patti Stanger, Returns to WE tv on August 4
In 10 hour-long episodes, viewers will see if true love will once and for all prevail, as Patti helps some of her unmatchable millionaires... and if Patti can't help them find love by the end of their stay, no one can.

[06/29/17 - 08:08 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Returns on Top for CBS
The Eye easily wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/29/17 - 08:01 AM]
Celebrities, Students, Educators, Parents and More Come Together for "EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live" Airing on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC Friday, Sept. 8, 2017
Audiences can expect to see the biggest stars from film, television, sports, music and digital media in the televised event.

[06/29/17 - 07:25 AM]
Destination America Lands on Roswell 70th Anniversary Tribute
On Saturday, July 8, Destination America will air three episodes of the series "UFOs: Uncovering The Truth" to honor the 70th anniversary of news that rocked the world.

[06/29/17 - 07:21 AM]
iHeartMedia and Turner Announce Return of iHeartRadio Music Awards, To Air Live on TBS, TNT and truTV Sunday, March 11, 2018
Now in its fifth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards is a star-studded event celebrating the most played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations throughout 2017 and a preview of the upcoming hits of 2018.

[06/29/17 - 06:44 AM]
Video: WE tv Reveals a Dramatic Sneak Peek of the Highly Anticipated Third Season of "Growing Up Hip Hop" Premiering Thursday, July 20th at 9pm ET/CT on WE tv
The heirs of hip hop legends seek to cement their royal status in the cutting, treacherous music industry.

[06/29/17 - 06:06 AM]
Amazon Studios and A24 to Premiere New Half-Hour Series "Comrade Detective" August 4 on Amazon Prime Video
Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt provide voice over dubbing performances for the series' two leading roles, Detectives Gregor Anghel and Iosef Baciu - both characters played on screen by leading Romanian actors, Florin Piersic, Jr. and Corneliu Ulici.

[06/29/17 - 06:05 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Inhumans" - Official Trailer
Experience the full series starting Friday, September 29 on ABC.

[06/29/17 - 06:05 AM]
Amazon Original Kids Series "Niko and the Sword of Light" Premieres July 21 on Prime Video
The new fantasy adventure series - the first Amazon Original to win an Emmy Award for the pilot before the series launch-features the voice talent of Tom Kenny, Andre Robinson, Steve Blum, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jim Cummings and Kari Wahlgren.

[06/29/17 - 06:00 AM]
AMC Launches Premium Television Viewing Option for All Xfinity TV Customers
AMC Premiere offers a variety of premium content and experiences including ad-free versions of new episodes of current season shows at the same time as the live broadcast, in addition to an array of exclusive and first-look content and curated movies.

[06/29/17 - 05:46 AM]
Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's Brother, Appears in People's "The Story of Diana," a Two-Night Television Event Airing August 9 & 10
The two-night, four-hour primetime television event documenting the extraordinary life of Princess Diana marks the 20th anniversary of the icon's tragic passing at age 36.

[06/29/17 - 05:45 AM]
Boomerang Premium Service Introduces TV-Based Streaming and Premieres "Dorothy and the Wizard Of Oz"
The uplifting comedic fantasy series transports audiences to the magical land of Oz and follows the ruby slipper adventures of its brave and feisty princess protagonist.

[06/28/17 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 28
Updates include: Melanie Lynskey cast in Hulu's "Castle Rock"; Moon Bloodgood to recur on "Code Black" at CBS; and Netflix eyes revival of "Tales of the City."

[06/28/17 - 03:55 PM]
Freeform's "Pretty Little Liars" Signs Off Historic Run with Over 1-Year Highs and Is No. 1 Most-Tweeted TV Episode of 2017 with 1.7 Million Tweets
Freeform spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 27.

[06/28/17 - 02:42 PM]
Netflix Renews "F Is for Family" for Season 3
The series was created by Bill Burr and Emmy award-winner Michael Price and follows the Murphy family in the 1970s, a time when you could smack your kid, smoke inside and bring a gun to the airport.

[06/28/17 - 01:29 PM]
Viceland Brings Two Docu-Series to Air in July with "Last Chance High" and "Funny How?"
The former is an eight-part documentary series is adapted and updated from the acclaimed 2014 Vice News web series focused on the students at Moses Montefiore Academy, a school for the most troubled youth on Chicago's tumultuous West Side.

[06/28/17 - 01:24 PM]
FOX Sports Loads Bases for 2017 MLB All-Star Game
Superstars from the American and National Leagues face off in the 2017 All-Star Game from Marlins Park in Miami, Fla., on Tuesday, July 11, with pregame coverage beginning at 7:30 PM ET on the FOX broadcast network.

[06/28/17 - 01:22 PM]
Paula Patton Stars as a Mother Desperate to Change Fate and Prevent a Murder, on the Series Premiere of ABC's "Somewhere Between," Monday, July 24
The second episode will now air on Tuesday, July 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) during its new regular night and time.

[06/28/17 - 01:00 PM]
FX Networks Promotes Current Series Executives Colette Wilson and Barbara Crawford and Development's Kevin Wandell
"Colette, Barbara and Kevin have been integral to the growth and success of FX Networks' slate of original programs and we are happy that they will be playing an even greater role going forward," said Nick Grad and Eric Schrier.

[06/28/17 - 12:36 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces Multi-Part NBA Documentary Film with Executive Producers LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Filmmaker Gotham Chopra
"We are thrilled to be collaborating with LeBron, Maverick and Gotham on what will be a comprehensive look at one of the most influential sports institutions in the world," said Stephen Espinoza.

[06/28/17 - 12:13 PM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Got Talent" Hold Off ABC, "Bachelorette" Special
The Peacock easily wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.







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[02/12/26 - 09:02 AM]
Paramount+ Set to Premiere Men's College Basketball Documentary Series "Made for March" on Saturday, April 4
The series will feature unprecedented off-court access, exclusive game footage and interviews, and coverage of key regular season, conference and postseason matchups in the Big 12 and Big Ten.

[02/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Plastic Detox" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When six couples embark on a plastic detox within their homes, it changes their families forever.

[02/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Tribunal Justice" Season Three Premieres on Prime Video on March 2, 2026
Created and executive produced by judicial icon Judge Judy Sheindlin, "Tribunal Justice" will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in the U.S., UK, and Germany with new episodes available every weekday.

[02/12/26 - 09:00 AM]
Peacock Releases Premiere Date and First Look Images for Upcoming Original Drama Series "M.I.A."
The crime drama series from Bill Dubuque and Karen Campbell will premiere on May 7, 2026.

[02/12/26 - 08:53 AM]
FOX Entertainment Names Sophie Leonard Executive Vice President, Unscripted at FOX Television Network
Leonard will lead the creative strategy, development, and production of FOX's unscripted portfolio, working closely with internal teams and creative partners to build bold, premium formats and large-scale franchises designed to resonate with broad audiences and travel globally.

[02/12/26 - 08:51 AM]
Global TV at Its Best - Viaplay U.S. Announces March Slate - Prestige Dramas from Ukraine, Sweden and Poland
Highlights include "The Stroke," a daring Polish prestige drama about a powerful cultural figure whose stroke dismantles his body, status, and emotional armor.

[02/12/26 - 08:45 AM]
"John and Carolyn - Love, Beauty and Loss" Premieres Tuesday, Feb. 17, on ABC and Streams Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
The new, one-hour special examines how love, ambition and legacy collided under an unrelenting public spotlight throughout JFK Jr. and Carolyn's relationship and tragic deaths in the 1990s.

[02/12/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" - Season 8 - Official Trailer - Netflix
In Formula 1's 75th year, rookies surge forward and a title-winning team faces turmoil as a three-way contest for the world championship grips the grid.

[02/12/26 - 08:09 AM]
HBO and BBC Co-Production "First Day on Earth" Adds Thandiwe Newton, Maxine Peake, Danny Sapani, and Ncuti Gatwa to Cast
Filming is underway on the 10-episode series.

[02/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Singers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this Oscar-nominated short film, an impromptu singing contest at a dive bar turns a lonely night into a soul-baring moment of shared harmony.

[02/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Unleashes Trailer for Explosive New Original Series "Wild Rose" Premiering Thursday, March 12
Omarion portrays "Roosevelt" aka "Rose," a charismatic hitman with a conscience who comes from a family of assassins... that also happen to run a non-profit organization.

[02/12/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: "Spider-Noir," Starring Nicolas Cage, Swings into Action with Prime Video Official Teaser Trailer and Premiere Date
Produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video, the hotly anticipated series will debut domestically on MGM+'s linear broadcast channel on May 25, then globally on Prime Video on May 27 as a binge release, in more than 240 countries and territories.

[02/12/26 - 07:02 AM]
FOX Sports and World Baseball Classic, Inc. Announce U.S. Broadcast Schedule for 2026 World Baseball Classic
FOX will broadcast its first game as Team USA plays its opening game against Brazil at Daikin Park in Houston on Friday, March 6 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/12/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "That Night" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a young, naïve single mother gets embroiled in a murder during an island getaway, her sisters rush to help. But they only make things worse.

[02/12/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" - Official Trailer 2 - FX
The limited series explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century.