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[11/15/17 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 15
Updates include: Lionsgate Television suspends "The Royals" creator Mark Schwahn; TV Land's "Nobodies" shifts to Paramount Network; and Nickelodeon axes "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn" and "School of Rock."

[11/15/17 - 01:01 PM]
Fergie and Rachel Platten to Perform on Miss Universe(R), Airing Sunday, November 26, on FOX!
Plus: Ross Mathews, Lele Pons, Jay Manuel, Megan Olivi, Pia Wurtzbach and Wendy Fitzwilliam will serve as judges.

[11/15/17 - 12:29 PM]
Daily Pop Culture Program "Page Six TV" to Be Streamed on Hulu Day After Broadcast
Endemol Shine International has licensed "Page Six TV" to Hulu, where each daily 30-minute episode will be made available to stream on Hulu the day after its broadcast debut.

[11/15/17 - 12:15 PM]
New Drama "9-1-1" to Premiere Following the Return of "The X-Files" Wednesday, January 3, on FOX
"Empire" and "Star" have their fall finales in December 2017 and return in March 2018.

[11/15/17 - 11:51 AM]
New Episodes of "Street Justice: The Bronx" Start November 30 on Investigation Discovery
The Ralph Friedman-led series previously aired on sibling Discovery Channel.

[11/15/17 - 11:00 AM]
"Night of Too Many Stars" Update: New Talent, Streaming Info
Robert De Niro, Edie Falco, Will Forte, Christopher Jackson, Kumail Nanjiani, Andy Samberg and Sarah Silverman have been confirmed as participants for the all-star benefit.

[11/15/17 - 10:54 AM]
Ben and Erin Napier Return For a Second Season of HGTV Hit Series "Home Town" on Monday, Jan. 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The first-time parents-to-be, who inspired more than 15 million viewers to love small-town living during season one, will transform more outdated properties into gorgeous family homes in the 10-episode season.

[11/15/17 - 10:21 AM]
TV One Celebrates the Holidays with Two Movie World Premieres
A classic landmark, the Chesterton serves as the epicenter of a small town's annual Christmas celebration.

[11/15/17 - 10:03 AM]
Bravo Media Heads to Italy in Search of Love with New Series "To Rome for Love" Premiering Sunday, January 7 at 9PM ET/PT
In the series, previously known as "Love Italian Style," Diann Valentine takes five beautiful women - Gina Neely, Shay Atkins, Nakita McGraw, Ashley Russell, and Mercedes Young - to Italy.

[11/15/17 - 10:00 AM]
"Agnelli," A Revealing Portrait of Italy's Fabled Jet-Age Industrialist, Debuts Dec. 18 on HBO
Directed by Nick Hooper, the film is executive produced Graydon Carter.

[11/15/17 - 10:00 AM]
"You're the Worst" Renewed for Fifth and Final Season
The Season 4 finale of "You're the Worst" airs tonight, Wednesday, November 15.

[11/15/17 - 09:59 AM]
"StartUp" Gets Thumbs Up for Season Three at Crackle, Sony Pictures Television Networks' Free Streaming Service
On the heels of the show's season two launch on Crackle, the sophomore season of the tech-infused thriller is currently the #1 title on the free, ad-supported service.

[11/15/17 - 09:31 AM]
Stephen "tWitch" Boss and Allison Holker Preside Over "Disney Fairy Tale Weddings" Series and Holiday Special
The winter special will premiere on December 11 and the series will launch summer 2018.

[11/15/17 - 09:06 AM]
Ovation TV's "Battle of the Nutcrackers" Returns for an 11th Year
The fan-favorite holiday programming event invites viewers to vote for their favorite rendition of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet on Ovation TV's Facebook page.

[11/15/17 - 09:03 AM]
National Geographic Greenlights Irreverent Six-Part Limited Series Set in '90s Tech Bubble, "Valley of the Boom" from STXtv
The new six-part limited series will take an adrenaline-fueled ride through the culture of speculation, innovation and debauchery that led to the rapid inflation and burst of the 1990s tech bubble.

[11/15/17 - 09:00 AM]
A+E Networks(R) Announces Two New Companion Games for History(R)'s Scripted Drama Series "Knightfall"
The games include A+E Networks' first foray into the augmented reality world with "Knightfall AR," an all-new technology that creates a highly immersive experience.

[11/15/17 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Take Home Demo Crown
The Peacock's top drama is also up from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[11/15/17 - 06:55 AM]
TLC Says "I Do" to Vegas Say Yes Spin-Off Series and Hit Wedding Recommissions
Spin-off series "Say Yes to the Vegas Dress" from Half Yard Productions sees royal dress designer David Emanuel pack his bags and head to Las Vegas to help spontaneous and impulsive UK brides find their jackpot dress in record time.

[11/15/17 - 06:30 AM]
John Legend and Carrie Underwood to Host "Grammys(R) Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special" Friday, Nov. 24, on CBS
The special will take viewers behind the scenes of "Music's Biggest Night(R)" over the last five decades and reveal secrets about the remarkable performances and unique "Grammy Moments" only seen on the Grammy Awards.

[11/15/17 - 06:02 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Adds "Absentia" to Its Original Dramatic Series Lineup
Starring and executive produced by Stana Katic, "Absentia" centers on FBI agent Emily Byrne (Katic).

[11/15/17 - 03:49 AM]
Netflix Announces Its Third Original Series in Italy
"Baby" is a coming-of-age story that explores the unseen lives of Roman high schoolers.

[11/14/17 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 14
Updates include: Hulu cancels "Difficult People"; Jean Dujardin to lead "The French Detective" for ABC; and Garret Dillahunt joins AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead."

[11/14/17 - 06:31 PM]
Netflix Announces "Psychokinesis" from the Director of "Train to Busan"
Director Yeon's new title focuses on a unique theme of superpowers where a father sets out to save his troubled daughter with superpowers that suddenly appeared in him one day.

[11/14/17 - 02:47 PM]
The First Ladies of Bravo Get Emotional in the Two-Part Reunion for "The Real Housewives of Orange County" Beginning Monday, November 20
From the OG of the OC to the 100th Housewife of the franchise, host Andy Cohen sits down with Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador, Meghan King Edmonds, Kelly Dodd, Lydia McLaughlin and Peggy Sulahian, to reflect on this season's defining moments.

[11/14/17 - 12:02 PM]
Nat Geo WILD's Big Cat Week Returns with Bigger, Bolder Specials Highlighting the World's Feircest Felines
The buzzworthy Big Cat Week slate includes innovative new specials featuring world-renowned storytellers.

[11/14/17 - 11:33 AM]
"Penn & Teller: Fool Us," "Masters of Illusion" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Will Return to The CW in 2018
Premiere dates and times will be announced later.

[11/14/17 - 11:16 AM]
Video: Paramount Network Debuts New "Waco" Trailer
The six-part series launches Wednesday, January 24 at 10:00/9:00c on Paramount Network.

[11/14/17 - 11:05 AM]
A&E Network to Premiere Two-Hour Special "Dog and Beth: Fight of Their Lives" on November 27 at 9PM ET/PT
"Dog The Bounty Hunter" launched in 2004 and aired on A&E for seven seasons across 200 episodes.

[11/14/17 - 10:16 AM]
"Encore!," A One-Hour Musical Television Special from Kristen Bell, Premieres Sunday, December 10, on ABC
Executive producer Kristen Bell, who also appears, reunites the cast of a high school musical and asks them to perform it again twenty years later.

[11/14/17 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Announces Cast for Half-Hour Drama Series "Vida" from Latinx Showrunner Tanya Saracho
Mishel Prada, Karen Ser Anzoategui, Chelsea Rendon, Carlos Miranda and Maria Elena Laas have been cast as series regulars alongside Melissa Berrera.

[11/14/17 - 10:00 AM]
FX+ Subscribers Get Early Access to "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story"
Subscribers to the commercial-free service will be able to watch the first episode beginning Friday, January 12, five days before the series officially premieres on FX.

[11/14/17 - 09:58 AM]
Ed Helms Returns to Comedy Central with Cable News Satire Special "The Fake News with Ted Nelms" Premieres on Wednesday, December 13 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
"Obviously there are lot of news organizations out there just making up a bunch of crap and calling it news," said Helms. "But unlike those others, we're doing it better, faker, and stupider. And we're joking."

[11/14/17 - 09:41 AM]
When Bingeing Goes Public, Private Behaviors Are Exposed and Social Norms Are Shelved
The survey was conducted by SurveyMonkey from August 24 - September 7, 2017 and based on 37,056 responses.

[11/14/17 - 09:35 AM]
New Season of CNBC's "The Profit" Returns Tuesday, November 21 at 10 PM ET/PT
In each one-hour episode, renowned serial entrepreneur and investor, Marcus Lemonis, puts his own money on the line in order to save and grow struggling small businesses across the country.

[11/14/17 - 09:07 AM]
All-New "Taraji's White Hot Holidays" and a Brand-New, Holiday-Themed "Showtime at the Apollo: Christmas" to Air Thursday, December 14, on FOX
The special will feature renditions of holiday classics performed by artists including Chaka Khan, Ciara, Faith Evans, Fergie, Jussie Smollett, Leslie Odom Jr., Salt-N-Pepa and the Ying Yang Twins.

[11/14/17 - 09:01 AM]
Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel to Perform Together - For the First Time on Television - on Disney Parks and ABC's "The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration"
Superstars Menzel and Bell will perform "When We're Together" from the brand-new Walt Disney Animation Studios featurette, "Olaf's Frozen Adventure."

[11/14/17 - 08:30 AM]
Travel Channel's Josh Gates Pursues Alluring Legends in New Season of "Expedition Unknown"
The series returns with new episodes on Wednesday, December 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/14/17 - 08:17 AM]
Platinum-Selling Music Superstars Lady Gaga, Nick Jonas and Shawn Mendes Announced as Performers on the "2017 American Music Awards(R)," November 19, on ABC
Other previously announced performers include BTS, Alessia Cara & Zedd, Kelly Clarkson, Selena Gomez, Niall Horan, Imagine Dragons & Khalid, Demi Lovato, P!NK, Portugal. The Man, and Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso ft. Florida Georgia Line & watt.

[11/14/17 - 08:15 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Good Doctor" Lifts ABC to Top Spot
The Alphabet edges past NBC in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/14/17 - 07:17 AM]
VH1 Nabs Superstars Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert for "Teyana & Iman"
The eight, 30-minute episodes will provide an intimate look into newlyweds Teyana Taylor, a trend-setting singer, dancer, model and actress, and Iman Shumpert, a professional athlete, musician, dedicated father and loving husband.

[11/14/17 - 07:01 AM]
Golden Globe(R) Award-Winning Actress Tracee Ellis Ross to Host the "2017 American Music Awards(R)," November 19, on ABC
The star of hit ABC comedy series "black-ish" will take the stage to preside over an evening of non-stop musical magic, where Ross' own mother, Diana Ross, will receive the "American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement."

[11/14/17 - 06:18 AM]
Hulu's 2018 Midseason Programming Slate
The streaming service sets premiere dates for "The Path" (Wednesday, January 17), "The Looming Tower" (Wednesday, February 28) and "Hard Sun" (Wednesday, March 7).

[11/13/17 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 13
Updates include: Nickelodeon renews "I Am Frankie"; ABC extends "Roseanne" revival with extra episode; and Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle eyed for exit from USA's "Suits."

[11/13/17 - 01:12 PM]
National Geographic to Premiere "Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron," One-Hour Documentary Global Event Special Marks 20th Anniversary of Blockbuster Film "Titanic"
Cameron will also be featured on a new episode of "StarTalk with Neil DeGrasse Tyson."

[11/13/17 - 12:42 PM]
"The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee," An Intimate Documentary Portrait, Debuts Dec. 4 on HBO
Ben Bradlee's career spanned the most critical moments of the second half of the 20th century.

[11/13/17 - 12:29 PM]
E!'s Hit Original Scripted Series "The Arrangement" Returns Sunday, March 11 with a Season Premiere Filled with Intrigue, Romance and Scandal
The 10 episode one-hour season will involve unexpected twists and intriguing complexities, revealing what it's like to maintain a high-profile relationship within the confines of the public eye.

[11/13/17 - 12:04 PM]
"Schitt's Creek" Returns with an All New Season on Jan. 24, 2018 Followed by the Premiere of Scripted Comedy Craze "Let's Get Physical"
Wednesday nights on Pop will feature both comedies back-to-back at 8:00 and 11:00 PM, ET/PT.

[11/13/17 - 11:43 AM]
Sundance Now Casts Marlee Matlin, Cheryl Hines, Zach Gilford and Colt Prattes in Endearing Dramedy, "This Close"
"This Close," a groundbreaking Sundance Now original dramedy created by, written by, and starring Shoshannah Stern and Josh Feldman, both of whom are deaf, is the streaming service's first ever straight-to-series order.

[11/13/17 - 10:16 AM]
truTV Sets Premiere Date for Stand-Up Comedy Mash-up Series "Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks"
The series was originally launched as part of truTV's short form comedy series "Rachel Dratch's Late Night Snack," and received a 12-episode first season order earlier this year.

[11/13/17 - 10:07 AM]
Amazon to Adapt J.R.R. Tolkien's Globally Renowned Fantasy Novels, "The Lord of the Rings," for Television with a Multi Season Production Commitment
Set in Middle Earth, the television adaptation will explore new storylines preceding J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Fellowship of the Ring."







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[05/06/24 - 10:01 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 08:53 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 08:31 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 08:02 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 12:31 AM]
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A newly reunited father and son grapple with new beginnings after tragedy, but can they manage to fill the void left by a beloved wife and mother?

[05/06/24 - 12:12 AM]
Netflix Announces New Comedy Series "Roosters", Starring Jeroen Spitzenberger, Waldemar Torenstra, Andre Dongelmans and Benja Bruijning
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[05/06/24 - 12:01 AM]
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