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[11/02/17 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 2
Updates include: CBS All Access eyes revival of "The Twilight Zone"; CMT's "Nashville" fills out season six roles; and Chris Morgan sells three projects to NBC.

[11/02/17 - 05:48 PM]
The CW Reschedules "iHeartRadio Music Festival" for Wednesday, November 22 & Friday, November 24
The two-night event was postponed from its original October premiere date.

[11/02/17 - 02:32 PM]
106 Million Viewers Watch All or Part of 2017 World Series on FOX
FOX Sports further spins the numbers for its coverage to date.

[11/02/17 - 12:24 PM]
National Geographic Announces New and Returning Cast Joining Antonio Banderas for Season Two of Emmy-Nominated Series "Genius" from Fox 21 Television Studios and Imagine Television
Production begins this month and will shoot in cities all over Europe for the 10-episode anthology series.

[11/02/17 - 11:13 AM]
Crackle Acquires Original Movie "Federal Offense" from Boundless Pictures, Chevy Chase to Star in Comedy
Chase is set to star as a foul-mouthed grandfather who is broken out of his nursing home.

[11/02/17 - 11:09 AM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for "Baskets" Season 3
The third season of the acclaimed comedy series, starring Zach Galifianakis, will return to FX on Tuesday, January 23.

[11/02/17 - 10:59 AM]
Throw Back the Eggnog and Join The Festivities as Comedy Central Celebrates the Holidays with Specials from "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah," "Drunk History" and "The President Show"
"The Daily Show's The Yearly Show 2017" year-end special will be hosted by Trevor Noah and will feature The Best F#@king News Team.

[11/02/17 - 10:50 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Official Trailer and Premiere Date for New Spy Thriller "Counterpart"
Academy Award(R)-winner J.K. Simmons stars in two roles in this spy thriller from creator Justin Marks and MRC, and executive producers Gilbert Films and Anonymous Content.

[11/02/17 - 10:43 AM]
FOX Renews "The Orville" for a Second Season
"Once again Seth [MacFarlane] has struck a powerful chord with viewers," said Michael Thorn. "He has delivered a series full of optimism, drama and his trademark humor."

[11/02/17 - 10:34 AM]
"Dogs of Berlin" - The Second German Netflix Original Series Starts Its Production in Berlin
The series centers around the murder of a Turkish-German football super star which happens the night before a big international game in Berlin-Marzahn.

[11/02/17 - 10:33 AM]
Video: Watch the New Trailer for "Voyeur" - Launches Globally on Netflix and in Select Theaters December 1
The documentary follows Gay Talese, the 84-year-old giant of modern journalism, as he reports one of the most controversial stories of his career: a portrait of a Colorado motel owner, Gerald Foos.

[11/02/17 - 10:32 AM]
"15: A Quinceanera Story," A Collection of Four Short Films, Debuts Dec. 19 on HBO and HBO Latino
The films follow five Latina girls from different cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds as they transition to adulthood.

[11/02/17 - 10:11 AM]
National Geographic Announces Multiday Movie Event Ahead of Critically Acclaimed Military Drama "The Long Road Home"
To commemorate Veterans Day, as well as the premiere of "The Long Road Home," National Geographic's movie event features some of the best military films in recent history, including "Behind Enemy Lines," "Zero Dark Thirty," "The Hurt Locker" and "Lone Survivor."

[11/02/17 - 10:04 AM]
Disney Parks and ABC Celebrate the Holidays with Two Holiday Specials Featuring Star-Studded Music Performances
"The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration" premieres Thursday, November 30 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/02/17 - 10:01 AM]
The Ladies of "WAGS Atlanta" Bring Their Southern Charm and Fun-Loving Sisterhood to E! When The Series Debuts January 3rd at 10P ET/PT
The series follows the relationships and glamorous lifestyles of Ariel Anderson, Niche Caldwell, Kierra Douglas, Kaylin Jurrjens, Kesha Norman, Brandi Rhodes, Shuntel "Telli" Swift, Sincerely Ward, and Hope Wiseman.

[11/02/17 - 09:07 AM]
What You Doin' for the Holidays? Watch Adult Swim for Some Holiday Shenanigans!
Highlights include "Freshly Baked: The Robot Chicken Santa Claus Pot Cookie Freakout Special: Special Edition" on Sunday, December 10.

[11/02/17 - 08:42 AM]
Investigation Discovery's New 3-Part Series "Deadly Dentists" Premieres Friday, November 24
Imagine a world where your largely irrational fears of going to the dentist find basis in truth, but in ways you never expected.

[11/02/17 - 08:39 AM]
Nickelodeon Announces Voice Cast of All-New Animated Series "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
Omar Miller, Ben Schwartz, Josh Brener, Brandon Mychal Smith and Kat Graham star in the series, due in 2018.

[11/02/17 - 08:22 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Wraps on Top for FOX
The network easily eclipses the night in all categories.

[11/02/17 - 07:59 AM]
Sundance Now, AMC Network's Premium Video Streaming Service, to Debut Season One of "Rosehaven" Beginning November 30th
As previously announced, season two of "Rosehaven" (co-produced by SundanceTV with The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Screen Tasmania and Screen Australia) premiered on the linear network on Wednesday, October 25.

[11/02/17 - 07:47 AM]
All-New Series "Intruders" Premieres on Animal Planet Nov. 5
The six-part series reveals real-life stories of homeowners fighting back to reclaim their homes when they've been invaded by snakes, over-run with rats, crawling with cockroaches and broken into by bears, among other invasions.

[11/02/17 - 07:44 AM]
Great American Country Showcases Homes Built From Reclaimed Wood on New Series "Log Cabin Fever" Premiering Nov. 21
Expert craftsman Charlie Norman rebuilds the American dream one log cabin at a time on Great American Country's new series.

[11/02/17 - 06:58 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut for New Netflix Documentary "Saving Capitalism" Launching November 21
Directed by Jacob Kornbluth and based on Robert Reich's 2015 book, the film explores the reasons why the economic system that once made America strong is suddenly failing, as well as how it can be fixed.

[11/02/17 - 06:32 AM]
The Netflix Concert Film "Barbra: The Music...The Mem'ries...The Magic!" Premieres Globally on November 22
She is joined by an exciting roster of special guests, including a special duet with Jamie Foxx, as she takes audiences on a journey of her life's work, like a stroll down mem'ry lane with a good friend.

[11/02/17 - 05:19 AM]
Taylor Swift Taps Into the Power of ABC's TGIT to Showcase Her First Performance of a New Song in Three Years
The world premiere event coincides with the release of Swift's highly anticipated new album, reputation, later that night at midnight.

[11/01/17 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 1
Updates include: VH1 pulls the plug on "Daytime Divas"; Freeform parts ways with "Marvel's New Warriors"; and FOX eyes new incarnation of "24" franchise.

[11/01/17 - 04:11 PM]
TNT's "The Librarians" Moves to Dec. 13 
Based on TNT's hit movie franchise, "The Librarians" centers on an ancient organization dedicated to protecting an unknowing world from the secret, magical reality hidden all around.

[11/01/17 - 01:52 PM]
Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" Surges to #2 Telecast on Record in Season 2 Premiere
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, October 27.

[11/01/17 - 11:54 AM]
"Baltimore Rising," Chronicling the Struggle of Police and Activists to Hold the City Together in the Wake of Strife, Debuts Nov. 20 on HBO
In addition, the film and the extra content will be available to nonsubscribers on HBO.com, free on demand and YouTube for one month, beginning Nov. 21 at 10:00 a.m.

[11/01/17 - 11:39 AM]
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year on Freeform as the Network's "25 Days of Christmas" Programming Event Starts Friday, December 1
Highlights include the new special "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic" on December 11.

[11/01/17 - 11:37 AM]
NBC Pulls Tonight's "SVU," "Chicago PD" Originals Versus World Series
A new "The Blacklist" however will air as previously announced at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/01/17 - 09:46 AM]
Second Season of "Man with a Plan" to Premiere Monday, Nov. 13 on CBS
"Me, Myself & I" will return to the schedule at a later date.

[11/01/17 - 09:16 AM]
Arie Luyendyk Jr. Will Look for Love Again as the Star of ABC's Hit Romance Reality Series "The Bachelor," Premiering for Its 22nd Season on January 1, 2018
During its 21st season, ABC's "The Bachelor" ranked as the No. 1 TV show on Monday night among Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34.

[11/01/17 - 09:09 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Treats FOX to Halloween Victory
The network eclipses the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/01/17 - 09:09 AM]
Netflix Starts Production on New Series of "Terrace House" in Karuizawa, Japan
"Opening New Doors" will premiere in Japan on December 19, 2017 with bi-weekly episodes, with Part 1 (episodes 1-8) launching globally in Spring 2018.

[11/01/17 - 09:00 AM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story"
The second installment of the acclaimed, award-winning limited series, will premiere on FX on Wednesday, January 17 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/01/17 - 08:02 AM]
Casey Webb's Quest for Gastronomic Glory Rolls On in Travel Channel's Hit Series "Man v. Food"
The fearless competitor continues the battle to win extraordinary food challenges across the country.

[11/01/17 - 07:31 AM]
CBS Schedule Change for Wednesday, Nov. 1
The Eye pulls new episodes of "SEAL Team" and "Criminal Minds" from facing tonight's Game 7 of the World Series.

[11/01/17 - 07:06 AM]
TV One Announces Production of Original Film, "Down for Whatever," Written by ABFF Screenplay Competition Winner Tim Folsome
The film, starring LeToya Luckett, Hosea Chanchez, Bre-Z and Imani Hakim, is slated to premiere at the 2018 ABFF in June and will premiere on TV One in July.

[11/01/17 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Amazing Brand New Footage of "The Grand Tour" Released in the Official Trailer for Season 2
The highly anticipated second season of "The Grand Tour," Amazon's number one global hit show, will launch exclusively on Prime Video on December 8.

[10/31/17 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 31
Updates include: Netflix now suspends production on "House of Cards"; CBS looking into allegations against "Wisdom of the Crowd's" Jeremy Piven; and NBC lands "Bad Boys" spin-off starring Gabrielle Union.

[10/31/17 - 03:38 PM]
The CW Gets Into the Spirit with Its Schedule of Upcoming Holiday Specials
Highlights include the new special "Masters of Illusion: Christmas Magic" on Friday, December 1.

[10/31/17 - 03:07 PM]
More Than 23.4 Billion Minutes Consumed During FOX Sports' Greatest Weekend Ever
FOX Sports further spins the numbers for Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29.

[10/31/17 - 01:02 PM]
Apocalyptic Additions to the Cast of Amazon's "Good Omens"
The forthcoming television series for Amazon and BBC Two has cast Anna Maxwell Martin as ultimate demon Beelzebub alongside Mireille Enos, Lourdes Faberes and Yusuf Gatewood as the Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

[10/31/17 - 11:58 AM]
Video: WGN America Releases All-New Teaser Trailer for "Shoot the Messenger" Premiering Early 2018
The eight-part, one-hour series stars Elyse Levesque as Daisy Channing, Lyriq Bent as Kevin Lutz, Lucas Bryant as Simon Olenski and Alex Kingston as Mary Foster.

[10/31/17 - 11:00 AM]
Velocity Heads to the Lone Star State with Brand-New Series "Texas Metal"
Velocity rides into the heart of Texas to bring car fans inside the clever custom creations of mastermind Bill Carlton and his team in the all new series.

[10/31/17 - 09:02 AM]
"Gunpowder," Three-Part Historical Thriller Starring Kit Harington, Peter Mullan, Mark Gatiss and Liv Tyler, to Debut in December, Exclusively on HBO in the U.S.
Harington is a descendant of Robert Catesby, the central figure in the story, and plays him in the show.

[10/31/17 - 09:02 AM]
"Street Outlaws" Returns to Discovery - New Season Premieres Monday, November 27th at 9PM ET/PT
The new season kicks off with eleven epic races against OKC's archrival Memphis - and later this season, the Outlaws will compete for the highest prize amount in series history.

[10/31/17 - 08:27 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts as "DWTS" Rises
The Alphabet sees week-to-week growth from both "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Good Doctor."

[10/31/17 - 08:07 AM]
Amazon Original Series "The Romanoffs," Created by Matthew Weiner, Casts Diane Lane
"The Romanoffs" is a one-hour contemporary anthology series set around the globe featuring separate stories about people who believe themselves to be descendants of the Russian royal family.







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[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 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[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.