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[09/29/17 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 29
Updates include: Shay Mitchell to lead "Heiresses" at ABC; Lindsey Gort cast in DC's "Titans"; and "Blue Bloods" co-star exits after seven seasons.

[09/29/17 - 12:11 PM]
Country Music Superstar Luke Bryan and Music Icon Lionel Richie Round Out Judges Panel for "American Idol" on ABC
The panel will make their debut appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Wednesday, October 4.

[09/29/17 - 11:53 AM]
Science Channel Delivers Its Highest Rated Third Quarter Ever Among Total Viewers
Science Channel further spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[09/29/17 - 11:18 AM]
Showtime(R) Releases Poster Art for "Shameless" and New Comedy "SMILF" Premiering Back-to-Back on Sunday, November 5 Starting at 9 PM ET/PT
Additionally, the network has released a new teaser highlighting the strong female leads in both series.

[09/29/17 - 10:02 AM]
Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Set to Star and Steve Carr Will Direct a Contemporary Musical Update of the Hit Comedy "Freaky Friday" as Part of the Disney Channel Original Movie Franchise
The teleplay was written by Bridget Carpenter, who also wrote the book for the stage musical "Freaky Friday."

[09/29/17 - 09:18 AM]
"Will & Grace" Is NBC's Top New or Returning NBC Comedy Debut in Six Years
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, September 28.

[09/29/17 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Offers New Series "White Famous" for Early Sampling
Consumers can watch the series premiere for free on YouTube and SHO.com, and across multiple television and streaming providers' devices, websites, applications and authenticated online services and their free On Demand channels.

[09/29/17 - 08:40 AM]
"Thursday Night Football's" Chicago-Green Bay Matchup on CBS and NFL Network Ratings Increase +6% from Last Year
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, September 28.

[09/29/17 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Beats NBC with "Will and Grace" on Season Premiere Thursday - "Grey's" Returns at 8-Month Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, September 28.

[09/29/17 - 08:27 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Thursday Night Football" Hold Off Premieres
The Eye wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/29/17 - 08:07 AM]
Guy Fieri Is on a Mission to Find Food Network's Next Big Food-Road Show on All-New "Guy's Big Project"
The six-episode journey begins on Sunday, November 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/29/17 - 07:43 AM]
Showtime(R) to Air World Television Premiere of "Black Sabbath: The End of the End" Capturing Legendary Band's Final Concert
The film captures the farewell performance by the Grammy(R)-winning band's Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler in their hometown of Birmingham, England on February 4 at the Genting Arena.

[09/29/17 - 07:14 AM]
Week After Week of Nerve-Wracking Premieres Are Coming to Investigation Discovery This October
Featuring the premiere of three new series and the return of one hair-raising fan-favorite, ID's packed lineup is sure to make you question what that bump in the night truly is.

[09/29/17 - 07:03 AM]
Hulu Locks in Exclusive U.S. Subscription Streaming Rights to Fan Favorites "Boy Meets World," "Home Improvement" and "Dinosaurs"
All titles will begin streaming on Hulu September 29.

[09/28/17 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 28
Updates include: Wendy Mericle brings "Kung Fu" sequel to FOX; Greg Rucka's comic book "Lazarus" set up at Amazon; and Cedric the Entertainer to star in "Ladder 54" for CBS.

[09/28/17 - 05:58 PM]
NBC Orders a Second Season of Its Summer Comedy "Marlon"
The cast includes Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Bresha Webb, Diallo Riddle, Notlim Taylor and Amir O'Neil.

[09/28/17 - 03:00 PM]
Video: Julia Roberts, Ellen Degeneres, Reese Witherspoon, Zendaya, James Corden and David Beckham Join Together of NSWL PSA for Lifetime
The special "Pass the Ball" PSA supports the National Women's Soccer League to bring more visibility to the game.

[09/28/17 - 02:17 PM]
Fueled by Its Highest-Rated Month of 2017 Comedy Central Posts First Quarterly Growth Since 1Q 2014
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for the month of September.

[09/28/17 - 01:52 PM]
CBS to Rebroadcast "SEAL Team" Premiere This Sunday, October 1
The newcomer launched last night on the network.

[09/28/17 - 12:54 PM]
Tom Hanks to Star as the Ghoul of Cool in NBC's Family-Friendly "The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special"
Set in a small suburban town on All Hallows' Eve, the special centers on David Pumpkins and his skeleton sidekicks who show a young boy and his sister the true meaning of Halloween, answering none of their questions along the way.

[09/28/17 - 11:33 AM]
New Season of "Rehab Addict" Premieres on DIY Network Oct. 4
During the eight-episode series, Nicole Curtis and her team save historic homes in Detroit and restore them to their stately beauty.

[09/28/17 - 11:03 AM]
Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior Consolidate "WATCH" Platforms and Upgrade User Experience with "DisneyNOW" App, Available Today
Like the WATCH streaming apps, access to full episodes and live streaming of Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD continues to be available when viewers authenticate.

[09/28/17 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Corporation Announces Multi-Platform Syndication of "Madam Secretary"
As part of an agreement with Netflix, all three previous seasons are currently available on demand, with season four coming to the subscription service sometime in mid-2018.

[09/28/17 - 10:31 AM]
Ozzy and Jack Osbourne Are Back on the Road in Season Two of "Ozzy & Jack's World Detour" Premiering Wednesday, November 8 at 10PM ET/PT on A&E
"I am so excited to be back for a second season because it means my dad didn't kill me or cause too much destruction last season," said executive producer Jack Osbourne.

[09/28/17 - 10:13 AM]
AXS TV Is "Shakin" Things Up with Legendary Musician Eddie Money and His Family, As the Network Greenlights New Reality Series "Real Money" (WT)
The series begins production today and will include candid moments with Money as he deals with the struggles and joys of life at home with his wife, eight pets, and five wild and talented children.

[09/28/17 - 09:45 AM]
The 66th Miss Universe(R) Competition to Air Live from The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas Sunday, November 26, on FOX
Five-time Emmy(R) Award winner Steve Harvey returns to the Miss Universe stage, marking the third time that the multi-talented personality will host the international competition.

[09/28/17 - 09:31 AM]
Skydance Television Forms Multi-Year Overall Agreement with Award-Winning Writer-Producers Patrick Massett and John Zinman
The studio currently has several projects in development with the pair, including the first-ever live action television series for "Sword Art Online."

[09/28/17 - 09:00 AM]
"Seal Team" Premieres with 9.70 Million Viewers - Wednesday's Most Watched Program
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 27.

[09/28/17 - 08:56 AM]
Destination America Lines Up Tricks and Treats Throughout Month-Long "Ghostober" Halloween Celebration
Highlights include the premiere of "Terror in the Woods" on Tuesday, October 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/28/17 - 08:41 AM]
"The Blacklist" Captures Its Highest Rating Since Nov. 10, 2016, Grows +22% Versus Last Season's Thursday Finale
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 27.

[09/28/17 - 08:37 AM]
ABC's Wednesday Premieres Return Above Their May Finales
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 27.

[09/28/17 - 08:13 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Premieres Top Demos, CBS Leads in Total Viewers
Newcomer "Seal Team" on CBS is the night's most-watched program.

[09/28/17 - 08:05 AM]
Video: "Red Oaks" Season 3 Trailer Now Available
The show's final season drops Friday, October 20 on Amazon Prime Video.

[09/28/17 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Official Season Two Trailer for Acclaimed Limited Series "The Girlfriend Experience" Premiering November 5th at 9PM ET/PT
Taking a bold new variation on storytelling, the series breaks from last season's format and will follow two parallel stories, each written, directed and executive produced by Lodge Kerrigan and Amy Seimetz.

[09/28/17 - 07:18 AM]
HGTV Heads to the Lone Star State for New Series "Flip or Flop Ft. Worth"
The nine-episode season follows Andy, a real estate agent and home renovation expert, and his wife, designer Ashley, as they purchase some of Fort Worth's most rundown properties and transform them into stunning family homes.

[09/28/17 - 07:15 AM]
E!'s "Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian" Returns for Season Two Sunday, December 10 at 10pm ET/PT
During this eight-episode season, famous celebs stop by to provide advice and tough love, including pop-culture icon Kim Kardashian West.

[09/27/17 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 27
Updates include: Spike TV cancels "The Mist"; Sony Pictures Television eyes "Party of Five" reboot; and Natascha McElhone joins Hulu's "The First."

[09/27/17 - 02:27 PM]
NBC Slots "Law & Order True Crime" Encore for This Friday
The rebroadcast will replace the previously announced repeat of "The Brave" at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/27/17 - 01:16 PM]
The Adventure Continues as TNT's "The Librarians" Returns for Season Four
Season four is slated to launch with a two-episode premiere on a new night, Wednesday, December 20 at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/27/17 - 01:00 PM]
Graphic Novel "Deadly Class" Picked Up to Pilot at Syfy
From Sony Pictures Television Studios and Universal Cable Productions, the graphic novel was adapted to television by executive producers Rick Remender and Miles Feldsott.

[09/27/17 - 12:46 PM]
truTV Sets Premiere Date for Comedic Documentary "The Problem with Apu"
In the hour-long film, creator and star Hari Kondabolu, a South Asian-American comedian, confronts his long-standing "nemesis" Apu Nahasapeemapetilon - better known as the Indian convenience store owner on "The Simpsons."

[09/27/17 - 12:13 PM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Returns to the Skies to Investigate Catastophic Aviation Accidents with "Air Disasters"
Season nine premieres Sunday, October 15 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[09/27/17 - 11:33 AM]
FOX Sports Unveils Unprecedented Coverage Plans for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
FOX Sports pulls out all the stops for the month-long tournament, offering 350 hours of World Cup programming.

[09/27/17 - 11:16 AM]
NBC Launches Ultimate Fan Celebration with "Will & Grace After Party" Hosted by E! News Executive Editor Kristin Dos Santos
The after show will be available Friday mornings, the day after the broadcast airing, of the first six episodes of the season.

[09/27/17 - 11:07 AM]
TBS Launches into Unscripted on October 24 with "Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker's Wild" and "Drop the Mic"
"Drop the Mic," based on the wildly popular segment from "The Late Late Show with James Corden," is hosted by Method Man and Hailey Baldwin.

[09/27/17 - 11:00 AM]
"Young Sheldon" Receives Full-Season Order for 2017/18 Broadcast Season
The series was the most watched comedy premiere on any network since 2011.

[09/27/17 - 10:23 AM]
Dave Kindig Is Back Redesigning Rides Into Award-Winning, Four-Wheeled Works of Art on a New Season of "Bitchin' Rides"
Velocity's most popular series revs up season four on Tuesday, October 3 at 9:00/8:00c with back-to-back episodes.

[09/27/17 - 09:10 AM]
FOX Sports and Big 12 Conference Announce Details for 2017 Conference Championship Game
Said game will be played Saturday, December 2, with coverage beginning at 12:00 PM ET on the FOX broadcast network.

[09/27/17 - 09:08 AM]
CMT Partners with the Creator of "The Hills" and "Laguna Beach" for New Unscripted Series "Music City"
Filmed in Nashville, TN, the eight-episode series is slated to premiere early next year alongside "Nashville," which returns for new episodes in January.

[09/27/17 - 09:01 AM]
Hulu Inks Deal with NBCUniversal for Hundreds of Episodes of TV Favorites Including "30 Rock," "Parenthood" and More
Plus: Paul Reiser's highly-anticipated series, "There's Johnny," will make its debut on Hulu.







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[09/30/25 - 02:22 PM]
Video: National Geographic Documentary Films Reveals Trailer for Critically Acclaimed "Love+War"
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[09/30/25 - 02:08 PM]
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[09/30/25 - 01:16 PM]
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Watch the premiere October 9 on ABC, and stream on Hulu.

[09/30/25 - 01:05 PM]
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[09/30/25 - 12:41 PM]
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[09/30/25 - 12:13 PM]
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[09/30/25 - 12:01 PM]
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[09/30/25 - 10:24 AM]
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[09/30/25 - 10:14 AM]
Video: Hulu Exclusive "Family Guy" Halloween Special Trailer and Key Art Debut
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[09/30/25 - 10:09 AM]
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[09/30/25 - 10:01 AM]
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[09/30/25 - 09:21 AM]
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[09/30/25 - 09:04 AM]
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[09/30/25 - 09:00 AM]
The CW Network Brings Romance to the Holidays with the Debut of Six Original Movies Inspired by Harlequin Bestsellers
The holiday lineup kicks off with "Montana Mavericks," premiering Sunday, November 16 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT).

[09/30/25 - 08:02 AM]
Prime Sports Introduces New Suite of Interactive Features for the "NBA on Prime" Designed to Enhance the Fan Experience and Heighten Engagement
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