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[11/29/17 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 29
Updates include: Warner Bros. Television terminates Andrew Kreisberg; FOX's "Ghosted" gets six additional episodes, new showrunner; and CBS extends "Elementary" season to 21 episodes.

[11/29/17 - 02:30 PM]
Video: "The X-Files" - All-New Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
Series creator Chris Carter returns as executive producer, writer and director, with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson returning in their iconic roles.

[11/29/17 - 01:23 PM]
Netflix to Release Revealing Gloria Allred Documentary "Seeing Allred" Early Next Year
As sexual violence allegations grip the nation, "Seeing Allred" provides a candid look at one of the most public crusaders against sexual assault and the war on women.

[11/29/17 - 01:21 PM]
New Season of "Robot Chicken" Returns with Holiday Special December 10th on Adult Swim 
The special includes voice talent from Jason Alexander, Jemaine Clement, Madison Dylan, and Breckin Meyer among others.

[11/29/17 - 01:02 PM]
Chris Evans to Narrate National Geographic's Groundbreaking New Documentary Series "Chain of Command"
The global event series, from National Geographic Studios and showrunner Scott Boggins, will premiere on Monday, January 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/29/17 - 12:46 PM]
Bravo Media's "Summer House" Returns for More Fun in the Sun - and Drama After Dark - Premiering Monday, January 22 at 10PM ET/PT
The original crew of Kyle Cooke, Lauren Wirkus, Carl Radke, Lindsay Hubbard, and Stephen McGee are all returning.

[11/29/17 - 11:28 AM]
Investigation Discovery to Premiere Critically-Acclaimed Documentary, "The Family I Had," on Thursday, December 21
The film is co-directed and produced by Katie Green and Carlye Rubin, who have shared a fascination with family stories and the themes of loss and dysfunction within them, stemming from having each experienced loss at a young age.

[11/29/17 - 11:14 AM]
A Dozen Kid Bakers Bring Big Skills in the New Year on the New Season of "Kids Baking Championship"
Over the course of 10 episodes, the contestants (ranging in age from 10 to 13) compete in decadent dessert challenges designed to find the most impressive and creative kid baker in the country.

[11/29/17 - 11:03 AM]
Showtime(R) Picks Up "SMILF" for Second Season
The season one finale will air on New Year's Eve, December 31 at 10:00/9:00c, with a special preview available online and On Demand on Friday, December 29.

[11/29/17 - 10:14 AM]
History Uncovers Never-Before-Broadcast Audio Recordings with Charles Manson in New Two-Night Special Premiering Dec. 3 at 9PM ET/PT
The special also examines 26 hours of exclusive never-before-broadcast phone conversations with Manson that may change the scope of his crimes, almost five decades later.

[11/29/17 - 10:04 AM]
Bravo Media's "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Returns with a Game-Changing Twist as Four "Top Chef" Veterans Enter the Kitchen
Back to prove they have what it takes is Jennifer Carroll (Season 6 & Season 8: All Stars), Kwame Onwuachi (Season 13), Marcel Vigneron (Season 2 & Season 8: All Stars) and Lee Anne Wong (Season 1).

[11/29/17 - 10:00 AM]
Al Roker and Hoda Kotb Ring in the New Year Co-Hosting the "129th Rose Parade" on Jan. 1 as NBC Celebrate 91 Years of Coverage
Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, well known for his portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in the film "Forrest Gump" and who has been working in support of veterans for nearly 40 years, is the Grand Marshal.

[11/29/17 - 09:27 AM]
Two-Time Pro Bowler Greg Jennings Debuts as NFL Game Analyst on FOX This Sunday
Jennings joins seasoned play-by-play announcer Tim Brando and sideline reporter Jennifer Hale, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit Jennings' former team, the Green Bay Packers, at Lambeau Field.

[11/29/17 - 08:18 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Fall Finale Top Charts
The Peacock cruises to victory among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/29/17 - 07:49 AM]
"Designated Survivor" and More Favorites from the Disney/ABC Television Group Come to Hulu
"Revenge," "The Catch," "Shadowhunters," "Marvel's Agent Carter," "Blossom," "Bunheads," "Cougar Town" and "Perception" are also on tap.

[11/28/17 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 28
Updates include: Meghan Markle confirms exit from USA's "Suits"; Sydney Sweeney tapped for Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale"; and Saïd Taghmaoui out at FX's "Legion."

[11/28/17 - 03:33 PM]
"Teachers" Hits Back-to-Back Series Highs in Live Viewing Among Key Adults 25-54 Demo
TV Land further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[11/28/17 - 02:25 PM]
"MTV Floribama Shore" Scores Network's Highest Rated Series Premiere in Over Three Years
MTV spins the numbers for Monday, November 27.

[11/28/17 - 02:18 PM]
Golden Globe(R) and Emmy(R) Nominees Christina Ricci and Judith Light Set to Star in Lifetime Psychological Thriller "Nellie Bly"
"Nellie Bly" is currently in production and will make its debut in 2018 on Lifetime.

[11/28/17 - 02:15 PM]
NBC Fills Remaining Winter Time Periods with "The Wall," "Ellen's Game of Games"
Look for said entries to lead off Monday and Tuesday nights, respectively, in the new year.

[11/28/17 - 01:13 PM]
BET Networks Registers for Another Semester of Hit Series "The Quad"
Anika Noni Rose and Ruben Santiago-Hudson star in the new season, due on Tuesday, January 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/28/17 - 12:26 PM]
Nicollette Sheridan Is Alexis Carrington on The CW's "Dynasty"
Alexis Carrington is the first wife of Blake Carrington and mother to Fallon and Steven.

[11/28/17 - 12:12 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Night Special Event to Celebrate the Icons Who Passed Away and Commemorate the Most Newsworthy and Memorable Moments of 2017 on Monday, December 18, and Tuesday, December 19
"The Year In Memoriam 2017" and "The Year: 2017" both feature Robin Roberts.

[11/28/17 - 12:00 PM]
Celebrated Cast of NBC's Hit Series "Better Late Than Never" Returns for More Comedy and Adventure Jan. 1 and Special Preview Dec. 11
Henry Winkler, William Shatner, George Foreman, Terry Bradshaw and Jeff Dye will set off on a wildly entertaining journey to Munich, Berlin, Lithuania, Sweden, Barcelona, Madrid and Morocco.

[11/28/17 - 11:57 AM]
NBCUniversal to Set Winter Olympics Record with 2,400+ Hours of Coverage of PyeongChang 2018
NBC's coverage of the PyeongChang Games begins in primetime on Thursday, February 8 at 8 p.m. ET - one night before Opening Ceremony coverage on Friday, February 9 - and continues until the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, February 25.

[11/28/17 - 11:00 AM]
NBC and dick clark productions Join Forces to Air the "Billboard Music Awards" Beginning in 2018
The 2018 telecast, with a date to be announced in the near future, will showcase the hottest musical acts, biggest performances, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy pop culture moments that will have the world talking.

[11/28/17 - 11:00 AM]
Comedy Series "Crashing," Created by and Starring Pete Holmes, Returns for Second Season Jan. 14 on HBO
Guest stars this season include Joy Behar, Doug Benson, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Wayne Federman, Jermaine Fowler, Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, The Lucas Brothers, Eugene Mirman, John Mulaney, Aparna Nancherla, Dr. Oz, Jeff Ross, Bobby Tisdale, Melissa Villaseñor and Henry Zebrowski.

[11/28/17 - 10:41 AM]
It Takes a Master to Create One on the New Season of "Ink Master" Premiering Tuesday, January 9 at 10PM ET/PT
The tenth season of "Ink Master," titled "Ink Master: Return Of The Masters," will debut on Spike TV starting January 9 and will continue to air on Tuesday nights when the network relaunches as Paramount Network on January 18.

[11/28/17 - 10:22 AM]
Disney's "Big Hero 6" TV Movie, "Baymax Returns," Ranks as Monday's #1 Telecast in Key Kid Demos
Disney Channel and Disney XD spin the numbers for Monday, November 20.

[11/28/17 - 10:11 AM]
Blue Ribbon Content & Ashley Tisdale's Blondie Girl Productions Announce Feature-Length Live-Action "Daphne and Velma" Project
Sarah Jeffrey and Sarah Gilman star in the title roles as Daphne and Velma, respectively.

[11/28/17 - 10:00 AM]
HBO International Series Come to Domestic HBO Streaming Services Dec. 1
Set in the scarred landscape of northern Bohemia in the modern-day Czech Republic, "Wasteland" blends social realism, intense psychological drama and a gripping mystery in which members of a close-knit, multi-generational village community are impacted by a life-changing event.

[11/28/17 - 09:58 AM]
"Drunk History" Season Five Premieres Tuesday, January 23 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
The first of seven all-new episodes will be followed by the third season premiere of "Another Period" at 10:30/9:30c.

[11/28/17 - 09:24 AM]
One Week, Ten Premieres - Discovery's "Mega Week" Begins Sunday, December 3 at 9PM ET/PT
From gold to moonshine to Christmas trees to the Cash Cab - Discovery's annual stunt features premieres and supersized episodes of the network's top series.

[11/28/17 - 08:22 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Reclaim Demo Crown
The Peacock wins the night among adults 18-49 while ABC is still the most-watched network.

[11/28/17 - 07:24 AM]
Video: The Making of "The Grand Tour" Season Two - "Being More American"
This brand-new behind-the-scenes video features some questionable wigs, some darker shades of foundation and teeth roughly ten shades whiter.

[11/28/17 - 07:11 AM]
National Geographic Unearths the Mysteries of the Tomb of Christ
"The Secrets of Christ's Tomb: Explorer Special" one-hour event premieres Sunday, December 3 at 9:00/8:00c and will air globally in 171 countries and 45 languages.

[11/28/17 - 06:00 AM]
New Coming of Awkward Age Dramedy "Sex Education," Coming to Netflix
Meet Otis Thompson - a socially awkward high school virgin who lives with his mother, a sex therapist.

[11/27/17 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 27
Updates include: CBS passes on back order for "Wisdom of the Crowd"; John Stamos to recur on Lifetime's "You"; and Courtney B. Vance topline FX's "Heist 88."

[11/27/17 - 07:58 PM]
Back by Popular Demand, MTV Greenlights "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" - Original Housemates Set to Return for New Series in 2018
A global sensation, the "Shore" franchise has extensions around the globe including "Geordie Shore" in the UK, "Gandia Shore" in Spain, "Warsaw Shore" in Poland and "Acapulco Shore" in Mexico.

[11/27/17 - 04:02 PM]
"Man with a Plan" and "Superior Donuts" Receive Full-Season Orders for the 2017-2018 Broadcast Season
Both series returned to Monday nights on CBS in the past month.

[11/27/17 - 02:16 PM]
Netflix Ventures Into the Amazon Jungle with Its First All Colombian Original Series
The show will follow a young detective and her partner deep into the Amazon, on the border of Brazil and Colombia, to investigate a series of bizarre murders.

[11/27/17 - 01:52 PM]
First Look: Lennie James on the Set of AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead"
It was announced last night on "Talking Dead" that James, who plays fan favorite character "Morgan Jones" on "The Walking Dead," will star in "Fear the Walking Dead" Season 4 as part of a previously announced series crossover.

[11/27/17 - 01:03 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Rolls Out the Holiday Season with Three Back-to-Back Shows
James Franco (December 9) and Kevin Hart (December 16) join the previously announced Saoirse Ronan (December 2) as hosts.

[11/27/17 - 12:00 PM]
Grammy(R) Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum Solo Artist Fergie to Host New Music Competition Series "The Four: Battle for Stardom," Premiering Thursday, January 4, on FOX
Said Fergie, "This is a unique and modern show format that I believe will set the standard for the next generation of singing competition series on TV."

[11/27/17 - 11:15 AM]
Seth Meyers Named Host of "75th Annual Golden Globe Awards," Set for Sunday, Jan. 7 on NBC
The three-hour Golden Globes telecast will serve as the official kickoff to the 2018 awards season.

[11/27/17 - 10:01 AM]
"Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Adds Harry Connick Jr., Auli'i Cravalho, Seal and Train to the Epic Lineup of Artists on Wednesday, Nov. 29
They join Brett Eldredge, Jennifer Nettles, Leslie Odom Jr., Pentatonix, Gwen Stefani and The Tenors in the festive celebration.

[11/27/17 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Announces Singer-Songwriter Josh Groban Will Headline the 19th Annual "A Home for the Holidays," An Entertainment Special Celebrating Families Whose Lives Have Been Changed Through Adoption, to Be Broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 19
Also, Kelly Clarkson, Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown are set to perform on the special.

[11/27/17 - 09:58 AM]
A&E Network's Emmy(R) Award-Winning Docuseries "Intervention" to Tackle the Nation's Opioid Crisis in a Special New Season
The two-hour season premiere of "Intervention" launches Tuesday, January 2 at 9 PM ET/PT on A&E.

[11/27/17 - 09:01 AM]
Amazon Original Series "The Last Post" to Debut Exclusively in the US on Prime Video on Friday, December 22
"The Last Post" is set during the social and political unrest of the mid-sixties, in the simmering heat of Aden, Yemen, and centers on the lives of a unit of Royal Military Police officers and their families.

[11/27/17 - 08:38 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Rides "Sunday Night Football" to Top Spot
The Peacock dominates the evening among adults 18-49 as well as total viewers.







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