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[08/31/17 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 31
Updates include: CBS Television Studios confirms initial episode orders; HBO formally renews "True Detective"; and Jill Blotevogel brings "Black Rose Anthology" to The CW.

[08/31/17 - 04:05 PM]
Amazon to Develop Original One-Hour Series "Starsky & Hutch" from James Gunn
"Chekhov said if you have a gun in the room, it's going to go off. We can't wait to see what three Gunns do with Starsky & Hutch," said Joe Lewis.

[08/31/17 - 03:34 PM]
"The 2017 NBC Primetime Preview" Highlights Network's New Fall Offerings
The special will be hosted by the cast of "Great News" and includes a special appearance by nine-time Emmy Award winner Tina Fey.

[08/31/17 - 02:21 PM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Records Its Most-Watched Month Ever in August and Overtakes "The Tonight Show" as #1 Daily, Late-Night Talk Show for Millennials
Comedy Central spins the numbers for the month to date.

[08/31/17 - 12:19 PM]
Meet TV's New Dick Grayson!
Brenton Thwaites (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) has been cast in the much anticipated role of Dick Grayson in the upcoming "Titans" series.

[08/31/17 - 12:05 PM]
OWN Docu-Series "Black Love" Debuts to Record Ratings
The network commissions additional episodes featuring Sterling K. Brown, Tina Knowles-Lawson, D.L. Hughley, Rev Run and more.

[08/31/17 - 11:29 AM]
Amazon's Fall 2017 Kids Live-Action Pilot Season Premieres this Friday, Exclusively on Prime Video
"A Kid Called Mayonnaise," "Skyward" and "Will vs. The Future" are all on tap.

[08/31/17 - 11:07 AM]
Smithsonian Earth Explores the Hidden Ecosystems of Abandoned Castles in "Wild Castles"
New episodes will premiere on Smithsonian Earth each Friday, starting tomorrow, September 1.

[08/31/17 - 11:00 AM]
"Mission Force One," a New Chapter of Disney Junior's Intergalactic Series "Miles from Tomorrowland," Blasts Off on Monday, October 16
The series, created and executive-produced by Sascha Paladino, will premiere its third season with the new title "Mission Force One."

[08/31/17 - 10:09 AM]
Cara Delevingne Slated to Star in Amazon Original Series "Carnival Row," Produced by Legendary Television
Delevingne will play Vignette Stonemoss, a faerish refugee who flees her war-torn homeland to come to the Burgue.

[08/31/17 - 10:01 AM]
Season Three Pickups Ordered for Three Popular Shows: Disney Channel's "Stuck in the Middle" and "BUNK'D," and Disney XD's "Walk the Prank"
Production on each will resume in the fall.

[08/31/17 - 08:21 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, NBC Share Demo Crown
The former's "MasterChef" grows week-to-week to share the top spot.

[08/30/17 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 30
Updates include: Susan Park joins TNT's "Snowpiercer"; A.J. Michalka out as regular on ABC's "The Goldbergs"; and Josh Berman brings "Closure" to NBC.

[08/30/17 - 02:57 PM]
TV One's "When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story" Ranks as Network's #1 Original Premiere of All Time Among All Demos
TV One spins the numbers for Monday, August 28.

[08/30/17 - 01:36 PM]
TLC Greenlights Season 2 of "Nate & Jeremiah by Design" Featuring Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent
In each one-hour episode, Nate and Jeremiah use their talent and design know-how to transform lives through design, helping homeowners who are novices in the midst of DIY disasters or inescapable renovation wrecks.

[08/30/17 - 01:02 PM]
Animated Series "Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus" Debuts Sept. 22 on Cinemax
The series kicks off with an episode devoted to Johnny Paycheck, followed by episodes about Jerry Lee Lewis, George Jones and Tammy Wynette (two parts), Billy Joe Shaver, Waylon Jennings (two parts) and Blaze Foley.

[08/30/17 - 12:05 PM]
Amazon Original Series "Goliath" Casts Mark Duplass for Season Two
Duplass will play Tom Wyatt, a successful Los Angeles developer who wants to give the city a distinct skyline.

[08/30/17 - 12:02 PM]
Video: USA Network's "Mr. Robot" Reveals New Season 3 Trailer and Official Key Art
The series returns on Wednesday, October 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/30/17 - 11:54 AM]
Catch Up on Season One of truTV's New Hit Series "I'm Sorry" Ahead of the Season Finale Airing Wednesday, September 6 at 10:00 PM ET/PT
Viewers can also catch-up prior to the finale with a series marathon featuring bonus content on Monday, September 4.

[08/30/17 - 11:44 AM]
Sundance Now Announces New Premiere Dates for "Rillington Place" and "Back"
They're on tap for Thursday, October 5 and Thursday, November 2, respectively.

[08/30/17 - 11:29 AM]
Video: Watch the Trailer for "Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster," Launching Globally on Netflix Sept. 12
In the hour-long special, ventriloquist and global comedy superstar Jeff Dunham brings his rude and slightly demented posse of dummies to Ireland for a gleeful skewering of family and politics.

[08/30/17 - 11:15 AM]
Michael Thorn Named President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company
David Madden, FOX's current President of Entertainment, will step down from his current role at the end of the month to pursue other opportunities.

[08/30/17 - 10:45 AM]
Alton Brown Takes Over the Chopped Kitchen in "Chopped: Alton's Challenge"
Over the course of the tournament the chefs are put to the test with challenges that tap into the science of cooking and the physics of food, with each winner from the four preliminary heats competing in the finale airing Tuesday, November 7.

[08/30/17 - 10:02 AM]
OWN's Acclaimed Drama "Queen Sugar" from Ava DuVernay Returns with Two-Night Midseason Premiere October 3 & 4
"Queen Sugar" chronicles the lives and loves of the Bordelon siblings in Louisiana, starring Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner and Kofi Siriboe.

[08/30/17 - 10:01 AM]
"The Paley Center Salutes the Best of Will & Grace" Brings Cast and Producers Together to Share Favorite Moments of Iconic Series
The one-hour special premieres Tuesday, September 19 at 10:00/9:00c on NBC.

[08/30/17 - 09:41 AM]
Discovery Announces Fall Schedule of Original Programming
Highlights include a variety of all-new unscripted series, documentaries and the highly-anticipated return of the network's most iconic game show.

[08/30/17 - 09:39 AM]
Coast-to-Coast Culinary Adventures Continue When Casey Webb Returns for a Second Season of Travel Channel's "Man v. Food"
The second season will premiere later this year.

[08/30/17 - 09:31 AM]
Freeform Grows Cast of "grown-ish" with Francia Raisa and Jordan Buhat as Series Regulars and R&B Duo Chloe x Halle Set to Recur
The 13-episode, single-camera comedy will start production next week and is set to premiere early 2018 on Freeform and the Freeform App, available on connected TV, mobile devices and online.

[08/30/17 - 09:30 AM]
E!'s Chart-Topping New Docu-Series "The Platinum Life" Premieres Sunday, October 15 at 10 PM ET/PT
Follow Asiah Collins, Alycia Bella, La'Myia Good, Shantel Jackson, Nazanin Mandi, Lola Monroe and Crystal Smith as they indulge in the VIP life with their significant others who happen to be some of the biggest names in the music industry including Nelly, Eric Bellinger and more.

[08/30/17 - 09:09 AM]
Amazon Original Series "Tin Star" to Debut Exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, September 29
Set in the majestic Canadian Rockies, "Tin Star" tells the story of Jim Worth (Tim Roth), a former British detective now small town police chief, who brings his family to the tiny, tranquil town of Little Big Bear for a better life.

[08/30/17 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces the 18 Castaways Competing on the Next Edition of "Survivor," Premiering Wednesday, Sept. 27
This edition, themed "Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers," will feature 18 castaways, divided into three groups of six based on how they are perceived by others.

[08/30/17 - 08:30 AM]
"Vampirina," Starring Lauren Graham, James Van Der Beek and Isabella Crovetti as a Family of Vampires, Debuts Sunday, October 1, Simultaneously on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
New episodes will be presented every Monday and Friday in October on Disney Channel and Disney Junior.

[08/30/17 - 08:18 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Got Talent" Once Again Top Charts
The Peacock cruises to another victory among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/30/17 - 07:37 AM]
Christina Milian Joins Lance Bass as Host of MTV's Fly New Series, "90's House," Premiering September 26 at 11 PM ET/PT
Mario Lopez, Tatyana Ali, Michelle Williams, Joey Fatone, Marques Houston, Tyson Beckford, Salt N' Pepa, Kid N' Play, Bill Bellamy, Joey Lawrence, Kel Mitchell and Lori Beth Denberg will drop by the series, previously set at sibling VH1.

[08/30/17 - 07:34 AM]
Video: New Teaser for "Transparent" Season 4 Now Available
The new teaser highlights "Davina's" origin story as played by Alexandra Billings.

[08/30/17 - 06:04 AM]
TV One's Highly-Anticipated Original Movie, "Bobbi Kristina" Slated to Premiere Sunday, October 8
The project stars Demetria McKinney, Vivica A. Fox, Nadji Jeter, Hassan Johnson and Joy Rovaris as Bobbi Kristina.

[08/30/17 - 04:50 AM]
CNN Original Series "This Is Life with Lisa Ling" Returns for Its Fourth Season on Sunday, October 1
In the eight-part investigative docuseries, award-winning journalist and author Lisa Ling travels across America immersing herself in communities that are unusual, extraordinary and sometimes dangerous.

[08/29/17 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 29
Updates include: Terry O'Quinn reports to Hulu's "Castle Rock"; Jackson Robert Scott joins drama pilot "Locke & Key"; and Reese Witherspoon to drop by "The Mindy Project."

[08/29/17 - 12:15 PM]
Oxygen's "The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway" Becomes Highest Rated True Crime Series Premiere in Network History
Oxygen spins the numbers for the series to date.

[08/29/17 - 12:05 PM]
"North Woods Law" Returns to Animal Planet for an All-New Season from New Hampshire Beginning Sunday, Sept. 3
For the Conservation Officers of New Hampshire, no two days are alike.

[08/29/17 - 11:40 AM]
Video: "Damnation" Trailer Now Available - Series Premiere October 2017
An epic saga about the secret history of the 1930s American heartland, "Damnation" centers on the mythic conflict and bloody struggle between big money and the downtrodden, God and greed, charlatans and prophets.

[08/29/17 - 11:32 AM]
Miners at War, New Monster Machines and Bold Challenges Peak as Discovery's #1-Rated Show "Gold Rush" Returns for Its Eighth Season
Just before the official season premiere, Discovery will broadcast an all-new live event featuring Todd, Parker and Tony.

[08/29/17 - 11:06 AM]
FOX Sports Adds Former NCAA Coaches Mark Helfrich and Les Miles Along with Veteran Broadcaster Danny Kanell to College Football Game Coverage
"We are thrilled to have Mark, Les and Danny join FOX Sports for what is going to be our best college football season yet," John Entz said.

[08/29/17 - 10:27 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Edges NBC in Demo Showdown
The Alphabet's "Bachelor in Paradise" leads the night among adults 18-49.

[08/29/17 - 10:05 AM]
TLC's "7 Little Johnstons" Returns for Season 3
The new season premieres on Tuesday, September 19, when the family is gearing up for a big joint birthday party for oldest son Jonah and daughter Elizabeth.

[08/29/17 - 10:04 AM]
Amazon Original Series "The Romanoffs," Created by Matthew Weiner, Assembles Creative Team
"It's an honor to be working with these exceptional storytellers and collaborators- many of whom I know from 'Mad Men' - and all of whom are wonderful artists with incredible vision," said Weiner.

[08/29/17 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Watch the Trailer for "Jerry Before Seinfeld," Launching Globally on Netflix Sept. 19
In the hour-long special, Jerry Seinfeld returns to The Comic Strip in New York City for an intimate stand-up set at the club that helped launch his career.

[08/29/17 - 07:16 AM]
"Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet" Returns for an All-New Season on September 30 at 9PM
Dr. Jeff Young and his committed staff at Planned Pethood Plus will make their highly-anticipated return to Animal Planet in the fourth season premiere.

[08/29/17 - 07:00 AM]
"The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" Heads to Shanghai, China for the First Time, for Broadcast Tuesday, Nov. 28, on CBS
The lingerie runway show will include pink carpet interviews, model profiles, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, and musical performances that will be announced at a later date.

[08/29/17 - 06:04 AM]
Amazon Original Series "Lore" Premieres Friday, October 13 on Prime Video
Based on the popular podcast of the same name, which has an average of five million monthly listens, the anthology series presents the frightening and often disturbing tales based on real people and events that have led to our modern-day myths and legends.







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[10/23/25 - 02:33 PM]
Largest Audience for "NBA Tip-Off" Doubleheader Since 2010 as NBA Returned to NBC and Debuted on Peacock
Tuesday night's audience across NBC and Peacock peaked at 7.1 million viewers from 10:45-11 p.m. ET as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder to a one-point win over the Houston Rockets in double overtime.

[10/23/25 - 02:28 PM]
The 305 Just Got Hotter: "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" Moves to BET Season 7 Premieres Tuesday, November 4 at 8 PM ET/PT
The upcoming seventh season dives deeper than ever into Miami's thriving entertainment scene, following a cast of stars who are rebuilding, rebranding, and redefining success in real time.

[10/23/25 - 01:30 PM]
Critically Acclaimed Noir Thriller, "Dark Winds," to Return to AMC and AMC+ Sunday, February 15
The series' gripping fourth season focuses on the search for a missing Navajo girl, which takes Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito from the safety of Navajo Nation to the gritty terrain of 1970s Los Angeles in a race against the clock to save her from an obsessive killer with ties to organized crime.

[10/23/25 - 12:01 PM]
Video: BET+ Releases Trailer for Horror Film "A Demon's Revenge"
In the film, following the bloodshed in Belize, Peaches, played by Jhoné Lucas, delves deeper into Caribbean folklore and the terrifying truth that lurks beneath.

[10/23/25 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Entertainment Acquires Equity Stake in Chain, Forging Strategic Partnership with Experiential Food Phenomenon Co-Founded by B.J. Novak
Included in the investment is a first look development deal through Chain Media.

[10/23/25 - 11:28 AM]
"High Potential" Rises to Season High as Show Nears Fall Finale
ABC's popular drama rose to a multiplatform season high in Total Viewers (12.50 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.31 rating) after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms.

[10/23/25 - 11:13 AM]
USA Network Renews "The Rainmaker" for Second Season
Across the first nine premiere episodes of the season, "The Rainmaker" has averaged 1.3 million total viewers.

[10/23/25 - 11:06 AM]
Global Box Office Sensation "Wicked" Arrives Nov. 19 on NBC
The NBC telecast of "Wicked" leads up to the November 21 premiere of "Wicked: For Good," the epic finale to the global cultural phenomenon.

[10/23/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for New Documentary "My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story"
The powerful two-part documentary premieres Thursday, November 13, exclusively on Paramount+.

[10/23/25 - 11:00 AM]
What's New on HBO Max This November
New original series include "I Love LA" and "The Seduction"; as well as documentaries "Alex vs ARod," "One to One: John & Yoko," and "Thoughts & Prayers."

[10/23/25 - 10:31 AM]
Definitive Kevin Durant Doc Series Underway for Netflix from OBB Pictures and Boardroom
Production will continue shooting into the current season and for years beyond as he approaches the final chapters of his career.

[10/23/25 - 10:04 AM]
"Merry Little Mystery" - Starring Jordin Sparks & Keon Alexander Streaming on The Roku Channel November 19th
Natasha Maxwell spends the holidays at her grandparent's house in the tiny town of Roundtop, where she grew up.

[10/23/25 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "One to One: John & Yoko" Debuts November 14
A rare and revelatory inside look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono's first year in New York City in the early 1970s, the film delivers an immersive, cinematic experience that brings to life a chapter of explosive creativity and political activism in their lives.

[10/23/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday" (2025) Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Celebrity bakers Baron Davis, Cheri Oteri, Oliver Hudson, and Janelle James swap the spotlight for spatulas, as they take on three holiday-themed challenges and vie for the coveted Star Baker crown.

[10/23/25 - 09:01 AM]
Country Music Icon Reba McEntire Set to Take the Stage as Host of "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Special
The annual two-hour telecast will air live Wednesday, December 3 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and simulcast on Peacock.