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[01/08/18 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 8
Updates include: TBS formally pulls the plug on Louis C.K.'s animated series "The Cops"; and Rosario Dawson set to recur on The CW's "Jane the Virgin."

[01/08/18 - 06:47 PM]
New Unscripted Series "Miz & Mrs." (WT), Following the Lives of WWE(R) Superstars The Miz and Maryse, To Air on USA Network
The six-episode, half-hour series will feature the pair, known for being larger than life both in and out of the ring, as they become parents for the first time.

[01/08/18 - 04:42 PM]
First Look at New "Roseanne" Key Art to Commemorate the Show's Return on ABC
Iconic comedy series "Roseanne" returns to The ABC Television Network on Tuesday, March 27.

[01/08/18 - 04:01 PM]
New NBC Comedy "A.P. Bio" Premieres Two Episodes on Digital Platforms
The following two episodes (along with the pilot) will be available across digital platforms, including the NBC App, Hulu and those run by NBC owned and affiliated stations, beginning February 2, one day after the show debuts on the network.

[01/08/18 - 03:01 PM]
"grown-ish" Opens as Freeform's Biggest Series Launch in 2 Years
Freeform further spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 3.

[01/08/18 - 01:35 PM]
Hulu Renews "Marvel's Runaways" and "Future Man"
The season finale of "Marvel's Runaways" launches tomorrow.

[01/08/18 - 01:34 PM]
2017 Best Ever for Investigation Discovery - #1 for W25-54 and #2 for P25-54
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/08/18 - 01:16 PM]
Discovery Channel Rings in 2018 as Cable's #1 Network Among Men 25-54 (Excluding Sports)
Discovery Channel further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/08/18 - 01:10 PM]
Nickelodeon to Premiere New Original TV Movie, "Blurt," on Monday, Feb. 19, at 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT), Starring "Henry Danger's" Jace Norman, JoJo Siwa and Daniella Perkins
The live-action comedy tells the story of Jeremy Martin (Jace Norman) who, after a comical virtual reality mishap, starts speaking every thought he has out loud and to complicate matters, he happens to be running in the school election.

[01/08/18 - 12:30 PM]
Intimate Documentary "May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers" Debuts Jan. 29 on HBO
Filmed with extensive access over more than two years, the project is an inside look at the North Carolina band.

[01/08/18 - 12:25 PM]
Hallmark Channel Wraps Up "Countdown to Christmas," Sweeps Fourth Quarter Competition
The Hallmark Channel further spins the numbers for September 25 - December 31.

[01/08/18 - 12:00 PM]
DIY Network Starts Production on New Season of "The Vanilla Ice Project"
The new season is slated to premiere in July 2018.

[01/08/18 - 09:47 AM]
Comedian Tom Green Searches for Really Big Sites in Travel Channel Special - "Giant America"
"I've traveled the country performing at comedy venues for over 10 years, and I've seen lots of amazing places and objects along the way," said Green.

[01/08/18 - 09:41 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, NFL Top Demos; NBC, Globes Lead Total Viewers
Both networks however are down a few ticks from their respective Sunday openers last year.

[01/08/18 - 09:12 AM]
ABC to Air "The Goldbergs" Spin-Off Pilot on Wednesday, January 24
Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, Nia Long, Rachel Crow and Summer Parker star in "The Goldbergs: 1990-Something."

[01/08/18 - 09:06 AM]
MTV Renews Hit "Floribama Shore"
The network has greenlit 20 new episodes slated to premiere globally, beginning this summer.

[01/08/18 - 08:38 AM]
Science Channel Enjoys Highest Rated Year in Its History in 2017
Science Channel further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/08/18 - 08:08 AM]
Study by Disney-ABC Television and Accenture Strategy Identifies Key Drivers of Multiplatform Television ROI
In 2016, the companies released "Cross Channel Advertising Attribution: New Insights into Multiplatform TV," a report that demonstrated that multiplatform television delivered superior ROI over search, display and short-form video.

[01/08/18 - 07:58 AM]
HGTV Series "Restored by the Fords" Nabbed #1 Spot Among Upscale Audiences With Series Premiere
HGTV further spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 2.

[01/08/18 - 07:56 AM]
HBO Wins 4 Golden Globe Awards for "Big Little Lies," The Most of Any Network or Platform
Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television were among its trophies.

[01/08/18 - 07:50 AM]
First Look at New 90th Oscars(R) Key Art Featuring Host, Jimmy Kimmel
The image features Jimmy Kimmel, in a photo contact sheet motif, having a little fun in various poses as host of the biggest night in Hollywood.

[01/08/18 - 07:46 AM]
For the First Time Ever, Bachelors and Bachelorettes from Around the World Mix Love, Humor and Friendly Competition on "The Bachelor Winter Games," the Newest Addition to ABC's Hit Romance Reality Franchise, Premiering Tuesday, February 13
Chris Harrison hosts this highly anticipated, four-episode series, complete with the usual dose of tears, drama, romance and laughter.

[01/08/18 - 07:45 AM]
ABC Renews "The Gong Show" for a Second Season!
Plus: Mike Myers has finally confirmed the rumor that he is, indeed, the show's host - British comedic legend Tommy Maitland.

[01/08/18 - 07:30 AM]
ABC Unveils Midseason Schedule
The Alphabet reveals premiere dates for "Alex Inc.," "The Crossing," "Deception," "For the People," "Grey's Anatomy" Spinoff and "Splitting Up Together."

[01/07/18 - 09:58 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Playoffs Open Big for NBC
The Falcons/Rams showdown delivers a 6.0 rating among adults 18-49 in primetime.

[01/07/18 - 09:00 AM]
The CW Announces Midseason Premiere Dates
The network sets premiere dates for "Life Sentence," "iZombie," "The Originals" and "The 100."

[01/06/18 - 05:38 PM]
Showtime(R) Sets Season Three Premiere Date for Powerhouse Drama "Billions" on Sunday March 25 at 10 PM ET/PT
Starring Oscar(R) nominee and Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) winner Paul Giamatti and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis, "Billions" is the network's No. 2 drama series.

[01/06/18 - 05:37 PM]
Showtime(R) Presents Unique and Intimate Portrait of Chelsea Manning with "XY Chelsea"
Produced by Pulse Films, the project tells the historic story of whistle-blower Chelsea Manning, whose 35-year sentence in an all-male maximum security prison was commuted by President Obama in 2017.

[01/06/18 - 05:36 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Official Trailer for "Our Cartoon President" Premiering on Sunday, February 11 at 8 PM ET/PT
The network will give viewers an early preview of the series, making the first episode available across multiple platforms online and On Demand on Sunday, January 28.

[01/06/18 - 05:35 PM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Goes Deep Inside The New York Times with Oscar(R) Nominated Filmmaker Liz Garbus' "The Fourth Estate" (wt) Premiering Sunday, May 27 at 8 PM ET/PT on Showtime
The project illuminates critical issues facing journalism today through extraordinary access, on-the-scene filmmaking and exclusive sit-down interviews.

[01/06/18 - 05:34 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Unveils Official Trailer for "Patrick Melrose" Starring Benedict Cumberbatch
Set to debut later this year, the series is based on the acclaimed Patrick Melrose series of semi-autobiographical novels written by Edward St. Aubyn.

[01/06/18 - 05:33 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases "Homeland" Posters and New Teaser for Season Seven
The network's No. 1 drama series, "Homeland" is currently filming in Richmond, Virginia.

[01/06/18 - 05:32 PM]
Showtime(R) Sets Season Premiere Dates for "I'm Dying Up Here" and "The Affair"
Look for the new seasons on Sunday, May 6 and Sunday, June 17, respectively.

[01/06/18 - 05:31 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases New Trailer for "The Chi" Premiering This Sunday, January 7 at 10 PM ET/PT
Produced entirely in its namesake city, the series is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.

[01/06/18 - 01:06 PM]
Grammy- And Tony-Nominated Music Artist Sara Bareilles to Portray Mary Magdalene in NBC's "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert"
John Legend was recently cast as Jesus Christ and rock icon Alice Cooper was previously announced for the role of King Herod.

[01/06/18 - 08:22 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Dramas Top Charts in Viewers, Demos
The Eye's "Hawaii Five-0" wins the evening in both categories.

[01/06/18 - 08:07 AM]
CBS Picks Up the #1 New Comedy "Young Sheldon" for 2018-2019 Broadcast Season
"'Young Sheldon' has made a huge impact on our schedule in the short time it's been on the air," said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment.

[01/05/18 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 5
Updates include: Helena Bonham Carter in talks to join Netflix's "The Crown"; Navid Negahban in, Bryan Singer out on FX's "Legion"; and Christian Cooke to replace Ed Westwick in Amazon's "Ordeal by Innocence."

[01/05/18 - 03:51 PM]
NBC Sets Sunday Lineup with "Little Big Shots," "Genius Junior"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning March 18.

[01/05/18 - 02:59 PM]
E! Delivers an Unmatched Multi-Platform Red Carpet Experience with "Live from the Red Carpet: The 2018 Golden Globe Awards" This Sunday, January 7th
Kicking off at 4:00pm ET/1:00pm PT, Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic, along with a team of entertainment and pop culture experts including Kristin Cavallari, Brad Goreski and Nikki Glaser, will connect viewers across the globe with their favorite stars.

[01/05/18 - 02:48 PM]
Kiernan Shipka Set to Star in Netflix Original Series "Untitled Sabrina Project"
Shipka will star as the titular heroine Sabrina Spellman.

[01/05/18 - 01:29 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Presents Three All-New Movie Premieres in January
Holly Robinson Peete, Candace Cameron Bure and Courtney Thorne-Smith topline said offerings.

[01/05/18 - 01:22 PM]
Starz Announces New, Expanded FiOS TV Agreement with Verizon
Verizon will continue to offer the full complement of Starz offerings including premium pay TV channels, on-demand and online services.

[01/05/18 - 10:51 AM]
WGN America Tops 2017 as the #1 Entertainment Network in Growth
WGN America further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/05/18 - 10:34 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Probes the Passion, Artistry and Engineering Behind the World's Most Prized High-Performance Automobiles in "Supercar Superbuild"
The series immerses viewers behind the scenes with the fastest, most awe-inspiring luxury vehicles and sports cars, pulling back the curtain to capture a world fraught with high-stakes pressure, impossible deadlines, clandestine meetings, design challenges and dramatic styling.

[01/05/18 - 10:33 AM]
FX Networks Sets Upcoming Premiere Dates
Look for "Atlanta," "Trust" and "The Americans" all in March.

[01/05/18 - 10:18 AM]
FX Picks Up "Mayans MC" to Series
"Mayans MC" is the next chapter in the "Sons of Anarchy" saga, Kurt Sutter's award-winning series that was the highest-rated ongoing drama series in FX history for seven seasons.

[01/05/18 - 10:00 AM]
Jack Reynor Cast as Lead in CBS All Access' "Strange Angel"
Reynor will play Jack Parsons, a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker of 1930s Los Angeles who started as a janitor at a chemical factory but had fantastical dreams that led him to birth the unknown discipline of American rocketry.

[01/05/18 - 09:15 AM]
Travel Channel Greenlights Season Two of "Caribbean Pirate Treasure" with Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau
Tropical locations such as the Bahamas, Cuba and Panama will be showcased in the new season, which begins production later this month.

[01/05/18 - 09:07 AM]
HBO Documentary "The Number on Great-Grandpa's Arm," Sharing Lessons of the Holocaust Through the Conversation of a Young Boy and His Great-Grandfather, Debuts Jan. 27
Presented by HBO with the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, the short film debuts on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.







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[10/03/25 - 08:01 AM]
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[10/03/25 - 07:01 AM]
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[10/03/25 - 04:01 AM]
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[10/03/25 - 03:01 AM]
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[10/02/25 - 04:09 PM]
ESPN Delivers the Most-Watched WNBA Semifinals Ever
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[10/02/25 - 03:01 PM]
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[10/02/25 - 02:51 PM]
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[10/02/25 - 02:03 PM]
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[10/02/25 - 11:54 AM]
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[10/02/25 - 11:01 AM]
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[10/02/25 - 10:32 AM]
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