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[07/19/17 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 19
Updates include: Comedy Central's "@midnight" to sign off after 600 episodes; Julia Roberts-led "Homecoming" lands at Amazon; and Lena Dunham tapped for "American Horror Story."

[07/19/17 - 02:30 PM]
Academy and Golden Globe Award Winner Forest Whitaker to Join "Empire"
Whitaker will play Uncle Eddie, a charismatic music icon and bonafide hitmaker, who gave an unknown Lucious (Terrence Howard) his first radio airplay.

[07/19/17 - 02:22 PM]
Join the Hunt for Clues to "American Horror Story 7" at Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con Stunt
This first step will open the door to all future reveals ahead of this fall's premiere of "AHS's" seventh installment.

[07/19/17 - 01:47 PM]
HBO Announces "Confederate," A New Drama Series Created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss
Production will begin following the final season of "Game of Thrones."

[07/19/17 - 12:17 PM]
Ian Anthony Dale, Meaghan Rath and Beulah Koale Join the Cast of "Hawaii Five-0"
Dale has recurred as Adam Noshimuri since season two, becoming a trusted confidant and resource for the team who will now be recruited by McGarrett to work for Five-0.

[07/19/17 - 12:15 PM]
FOX Blasts Into San Diego Comic-Con 2017 with Nine Series
FOX launches one of the most cutting-edge fan opportunities ever: the chance to be cryopreserved and revived in the year 2417 to promote "The Orville."

[07/19/17 - 10:06 AM]
AMC Releases Art for Comic Con - "The Walking Dead" Returns October 22 with 100th Episode
AMC will also be present at MLK Park with a fan activation for fans of both "The Walking Dead" and "Fear the Walking Dead."

[07/19/17 - 09:24 AM]
Crackle's "The Oath" Adds Sarah Dumont, Billy Malone & Aaron Abrams to Cast
The series, set to debut in 2018, is currently in production in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

[07/19/17 - 09:03 AM]
A&E Network's Hit Series "Wahlburgers" Returns on Wednesday, August 9 at 9pm ET/PT
A&E Network will premiere a brand-new season of the hit reality series "Wahlburgers" as it celebrates its 75th episode milestone.

[07/19/17 - 08:52 AM]
Velocity's New Series "RMD Garage" Showcases the Dazzling Automotive Creations of Entrepreneur Ralph Holguin
The series launches Wednesday, August 2 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[07/19/17 - 08:20 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Got Talent" Eclipse the Competition
The Peacock beats the combined efforts of ABC, CBS, FOX and The CW among adults 18-49.

[07/19/17 - 07:46 AM]
HLN to Premiere Season Four of CNN Original Series "The Hunt with John Walsh," Beginning Sunday, July 30
The series' third season was simulcast on CNN and HLN in 2016.

[07/19/17 - 07:31 AM]
HGTV Renews Three of Its Popular Fantasy Lifestyle Series
"Beach Hunters," "Lakefront Bargain Hunt" and "Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation" are all due back in 2018.

[07/19/17 - 06:13 AM]
TLC Announces the Return of Paige Davis as Host for the Upcoming New Season of Fan Favorite "Trading Spaces"
Additionally, casting of homeowners has begun in the first three cities of Los Angeles, Atlanta and Baltimore.

[07/18/17 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 18
Updates include: Annie Potts tapped for "Young Sheldon" at CBS; "Homeland" promotes trio to regulars; and Mykelti Williamson signs onto NBC's "Chicago PD."

[07/18/17 - 02:10 PM]
Michelle Hurd Joins "Lethal Weapon" as Recurring Guest Star
She'll play Gina Santos, who is brought in as Chief, above Avery (Kevin Rahm), to take some control of the division.

[07/18/17 - 12:47 PM]
A&E Network's Groundbreaking Series "Live PD" Hits Ratings High with 2.1 Million Total Viewers
A&E spins the numbers for Saturday, July 15.

[07/18/17 - 11:35 AM]
TLC's Successful "90 Day Fiance" Franchise Adds New Prequel Series "90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days"
The latest spin-off series premieres Sunday, August 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/18/17 - 11:16 AM]
The CW Schedule Update: The CW's Exclusive Telecast of the 2017 "iHeartRadio Music Festival" to Air Wednesday, Oct. 4 and Thursday, Oct. 5
The second night was originally scheduled to air on The CW on Friday, October 6.

[07/18/17 - 11:05 AM]
Award-Winning Producers Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil Partner with Oprah Winfrey for New OWN Original Series "Love Is ___"
Drawing inspiration from their real-life relationship, the humorous drama tells the love story between a modern-day power couple.

[07/18/17 - 11:02 AM]
"Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy" Debuts July 24 on HBO
The film features interviews with HRH The Duke of Cambridge and HRH Prince Harry, both of whom talk openly about their mother and pay tribute to the many ways her influence has shaped their lives.

[07/18/17 - 11:01 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Official Trailer for Season Three of "Outlander"
Fans now get a closer look at new footage from the forthcoming season based on Voyager, the third of eight books in Diana Gabaldon's international best-selling Outlander series.

[07/18/17 - 11:01 AM]
Abby Lee Miller Gets Candid About Her Mistakes in New Special "Dance Moms: Abby Tells All Exclusive," Premiering July 25 with Jedediah Bila
Plus: "Dance Moms" returns with new episodes beginning August 1 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/18/17 - 10:46 AM]
Crown Media's Holiday Programming Initiatives Elevate Networks as Top-Rated in Weekend Primetime
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of July 10-16.

[07/18/17 - 10:00 AM]
Carla Gugino Will Join Michiel Huisman in Netflix Series That Is a Modern Re-Imagining of Shirley Jackson's Iconic Novel, "The Haunting of Hill House"
This is a reteaming for the actress and director Mike Flanagan after starring in his feature film, the upcoming Stephen King feature adaptation Gerald's Game, also for Netflix.

[07/18/17 - 09:31 AM]
"Shark After Dark" Returns with Host Eli Roth and a Lineup of Jawsome Celebrity Guests Including Charlize Theron, Tony Hale and Regina Hall Among Others Airing Sunday, July 23-Thursday July 27 on Discovery
For five continuous nights, Roth will be joined by celebrity guests and shark experts to highlight some of the most fintastic moments from "Shark Week" in addition to giving viewers a sneak peek at the next day's programs.

[07/18/17 - 09:30 AM]
Universal Cable Productions Announces Key Projects Expanding Award-Winning Studio's Distinguished Genre Development Slate
Among the projects: Maggie Stiefvater's New York Times bestselling book series "The Raven Cycle" and Hugh Howey's iconic post-apocalyptic novel series "Sand" for Syfy.

[07/18/17 - 09:17 AM]
"Black Girls Rock!(TM)" 2017 Premieres Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 8PM
The annual special celebrates women throughout the diaspora by shining a light on the accomplishments and successes of influential Black women and girls in a night honoring their beauty, brilliance and everlasting resilience.

[07/18/17 - 08:39 AM]
A Smithsonian Channel(TM) Royal Event Honors the Late Princess Diana with Two New Specials
Look for both editions back-to-back on Sunday, August 27 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/18/17 - 08:24 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "Bachelorette" Pulls in Front as ABC, NBC Share Demo Crown
The Peacock however is the most-watched broadcaster last night.

[07/18/17 - 08:17 AM]
Explorers Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau Dive Into Tales of Lost Treasure in "Caribbean Pirate Treasure"
Travel Channel's new series starring the global deep sea divers and adventurers premieres with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, August 20 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/18/17 - 08:07 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer and Key Art for New Series "Atypical"
Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, upends his family when he begins his journey of self-discovery for independence, love and acceptance in the new Netflix comedy series with heart.

[07/18/17 - 08:01 AM]
Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart and China Anne McClain - The Stars of "Descendants 2" - Join Director Kenny Ortega for "Descendants 2: ABC After-Party," A Special Broadcast, Friday, July 21, on ABC
The film is part of an unprecedented, simultaneous premiere on six networks: ABC, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Freeform, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies plus branded apps.

[07/18/17 - 07:15 AM]
William Shatner Guest Stars in the Return of "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic"
Season seven of the series resumes Saturday, August 5 on Discovery Family.

[07/18/17 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Sets Multi-Show Deal with Agatha Christie Limited
The first adaptation of Christie's classic stories, "Ordeal by Innocence," began production earlier this month in the U.K.

[07/17/17 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 17
Updates include: Zuleikha Robinson joins FOX's "The Exorcist"; Starz to develop Mariah Carey project; and Danielle Rose Russell cast in The CW's "The Originals."

[07/17/17 - 02:30 PM]
Freeform's "The Fosters" and "The Bold Type" Premiere to No. 1 Ranks in Key Target Demographics
Freeform further spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 11.

[07/17/17 - 02:00 PM]
UCP & Dark Horse Renew First-Look Deal; Announce TV Development of "Mind MGMT," "Flutter," "Tanis," and "The Bright Sessions"
The pact comes on the heels of their "Umbrella Academy" series pick-up on Netflix.

[07/17/17 - 01:00 PM]
Alec Baldwin Can Handle the Truth in NBC's "A Few Good Men"
Baldwin has been cast as Col. Nathan Jessep in NBC's upcoming live "A Few Good Men," from esteemed playwright and Oscar and Emmy winner Aaron Sorkin.

[07/17/17 - 12:42 PM]
Nickelodeon Begins Production on "Inside Voice," New Original TV Movie Starring "Henry Danger's" Jace Norman and JoJo Siwa and Daniella Perkins
Set to premiere in 2018, the live-action comedy tells the story of a kid who, after a comical VR mishap, starts speaking every thought he has out loud.

[07/17/17 - 12:15 PM]
"Brillo Box (3 Cents Off)," Tracking the Remarkable Journey of an Iconic Andy Warhol Sculpture from One Family's Living Room Through the Global Art Market, Debuts Aug. 7, Exclusively on HBO
In 1964, Andy Warhol shocked the art world by making hundreds of replicas of supermarket shipping cartons and presenting them as art.

[07/17/17 - 12:12 PM]
New Season of TLC's "OutDaughtered" Returns with Highest Ratings Ever
TLC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 11.

[07/17/17 - 12:02 PM]
Bravo Media Battens Down the Hatches for Season Five of "Below Deck" Returning Tuesday, September 5 at 9PM ET/PT
It's all hands on deck when fan favorites Captain Lee Rosbach, Kate Chastain (chief stew) and Nico Scholly (senior deckhand) team up again for another Caribbean charter aboard the 154' mega yacht "Valor."

[07/17/17 - 11:34 AM]
New Live Dating Show - "Date Night Live" - Launches July 27 on Lifetime
From Big Fish Entertainment, producers of A&E hit docuseries "Live PD," the eight-episode series follows couples from New York City, Atlanta, Dallas and San Diego, as they embark on dates - live!

[07/17/17 - 11:03 AM]
Video: VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" Supertrailer
The new season premieres Monday, July 24 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/17/17 - 09:46 AM]
"I Love Kellie Pickler" Back for Season Three on CMT
"This show is about laughter and love," shares Kellie. "It's all positive and all about our family and friends and our crazy adventures. We just want to be a bright light and make people laugh and feel good."

[07/17/17 - 09:44 AM]
The Fieri Family Hits the Highway on "Guy's Family Road Trip"
A sneak peek of the premiere episode airs Sunday, August 13 with the series then airing in its regular day and time beginning Friday August 18 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/17/17 - 09:36 AM]
Crackle Amps Up for Legendary Summer Bash with New Original Movie "Party Boat" Premiering Thursday, August 24
Plus: look for an exclusive debut on PlayStation(R) two days ahead of the network release on Tuesday, August 22.

[07/17/17 - 09:26 AM]
Tyga and C.J. Wallace Join Season Three Cast of MTV's "Scream" - Premiere set for March 2018
The season, which will be moving production from New Orleans to Atlanta, features an entirely new cast, series location and premise.

[07/17/17 - 09:21 AM]
Destination America Investigates "Haunted Towns" in All-New Series Premiering August 15 at 10/9c
The Tennessee Wraith Chasers (TWC) ghost hunting team is getting their spooky on in an all-new series as they travel across the country investigating America's most haunted towns.







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[05/07/24 - 02:06 PM]
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[05/07/24 - 02:01 PM]
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[05/07/24 - 01:30 PM]
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[05/07/24 - 12:15 PM]
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[05/07/24 - 11:13 AM]
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[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
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[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
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[05/07/24 - 10:15 AM]
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[05/07/24 - 10:03 AM]
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[05/07/24 - 09:44 AM]
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[05/07/24 - 09:26 AM]
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[05/07/24 - 09:16 AM]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Join TNT Sports NASCAR Broadcast Team
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[05/07/24 - 09:05 AM]
The History Channel's Hit Survival Series "Alone" Returns For Season 11 on Thursday, June 13
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[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
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[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
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