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[02/07/18 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 7
Updates include: Hart Hanson, Bryan Fuller exit Apple's "Amazing Stories" revival; Kat Coiro, Phillip Noyce and Justin Lin to helm pilots; and Hilary Winston's "25" lands pilot order at CBS.

[02/07/18 - 01:03 PM]
Video: New Promo for VH1's "Teyana & Iman" - New Series Premieres on Monday, March 26 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
The cable channel's latest original was previously slated to premiere on February 19.

[02/07/18 - 12:56 PM]
"Home Town" Continues to Deliver Strong Live Plus Same Day Ratings for HGTV
HGTV spins the numbers for Monday, February 5.

[02/07/18 - 12:00 PM]
Production Has Begun on the "Being Mary Jane" Two-Hour Series Finale Starring Gabrielle Union in Atlanta, GA
Morris Chestnut joins the all-star cast including Michael Ealy, Lisa Vidal, Richard Roundtree, Margaret Avery, Richard Brooks, BJ Britt, Raven Goodwin and Nicholas Gonzalez.

[02/07/18 - 11:47 AM]
Travel Channel's "Man v. Food" Posted Double-Digit Ratings Gains on Monday
Travel Channel spins the numbers for Monday, February 5.

[02/07/18 - 10:05 AM]
MTV Announces First Ever Global Premiere with "Jersey Shore Family Vacation"
The series will premiere day and date across Viacom's international network of MTV channels in nearly 180 countries on Thursday, April 5.

[02/07/18 - 09:00 AM]
50 Contestants Take on the Toughest Truck Obstacle Course Ever Built in History(R)'s New Nonfiction Competition Series "Truck Night in America" Premiering on Thursday, March 8 at 10PM ET/PT
With the assistance of four experts, owners will compete for the chance to drive the toughest, most arduous truck obstacle course ever built, and drive away with $10,000 prize.

[02/07/18 - 08:17 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "This Is Us" Sparks Another NBC Demo Victory
The Peacock nearly doubles second place CBS among adults 18-49.

[02/07/18 - 08:17 AM]
Discovery Channel Greenlights Production on New Season of Epic Robot Fighting Series "BattleBots"
The series comes from Whalerock Industries, the company behind the revival on ABC.

[02/07/18 - 08:14 AM]
Bravo Media Launches Season Two of "Imposters" on Thursday, April 5 at 10PM ET/PT
Inbar Lavi, Rob Heaps, Parker Young, Marianne Rendón, Brian Benben and Stephen Bishop co-star in the new season.

[02/07/18 - 08:04 AM]
"Trouble No More," Feature-Length Presentation Spotlighting Bob Dylan's "Gospel" Period, Debuts Feb. 26 on Cinemax
The film debuted at the 2017 New York Film Festival.

[02/07/18 - 08:02 AM]
CBS Orders New Global Talent Competition "The World's Best"
The series is a first-of-its-kind global talent competition that features acts from every genre imaginable, from every corner of the planet.

[02/07/18 - 07:34 AM]
Video: Netflix Launches Trailer for "Marvel's Jessica Jones"
The series returns for a second season on International Women's Day, March 8, 2018 on Netflix.

[02/07/18 - 07:13 AM]
HGTV's "Flip or Flop Vegas" Returns with More Winning Home Renos on Thursday, March 15
High-stakes house flips, dilapidated properties and major design overhauls are just a few of the challenges that expert home renovators Bristol and Aubrey Marunde will tackle in the show's sophomore season.

[02/07/18 - 06:01 AM]
"What's the Sitch?" Casting Begins for a Live-Action "Kim Possible" Disney Channel Original Movie
The live-action movie script writers are the creators of the animated series.

[02/07/18 - 06:00 AM]
National Geographic Heads to the Korean Peninsula in the First Days of the 2018 Pyeongchang Games for an Hour-Long Special Featuring Live Commentary from Renowned Correspondent and Host Bob Woodruff
"Inside North Korea: Live from the Games" premieres this Sunday at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[02/06/18 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 6
Updates include: ABC's "Once Upon a Time" to end after seven seasons; Arnold Schwarzenegger set to star in Amazon's "Outrider"; and Lake Bell-led "Bless This Mess" gets off-cycle pilot order from FOX.

[02/06/18 - 02:21 PM]
TV One Premieres Black History Month Campaign and Programming Slate to "Represent the Dream"
The network also debuts a new short form video campaign featuring three-time Grammy Award and Academy Award winning artist, actor and social justice activist Common, which runs throughout the month of February.

[02/06/18 - 01:37 PM]
New Series "Flip or Flop Nashville" Delivers Solid Ratings Performance For HGTV
HGTV further spins the numbers for Thursday, February 1.

[02/06/18 - 01:09 PM]
Legendary Academy Award(R) Nominated Animator Glen Keane to Direct "Over the Moon" for Pearl Studio and Netflix
The film will be released in 2020, theatrically in China, and to Netflix members around the world.

[02/06/18 - 10:06 AM]
History(R) Greenlights New Docu-Series "American Farmer" from Production Company BoBCat
The eight-part series will be an honest tale of risk, reward, hard work, innovation and grit centered on the lives of five farms across America.

[02/06/18 - 09:31 AM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for Second Season of "Legion"
The acclaimed drama series from creator and executive producer Noah Hawley will return to FX on Tuesday, April 3.

[02/06/18 - 09:02 AM]
Video: First Look Trailer and Key Art for Season Two of CBS All Access' "The Good Fight"
In season two, the world is going insane, and the Chicago murder rate is on the rise.

[02/06/18 - 08:34 AM]
Video: Trailer - "Ugly Delicious" on Netflix - February 23
From James Beard Award-Winning Chef David Chang and Academy Award-Winner Morgan Neville comes "Ugly Delicious," a Netflix original documentary series that challenges both our taste buds and minds.

[02/06/18 - 08:17 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "The Bachelor" Continue Demo Reign
The Alphabet has taken home the adults 18-49 crown each Monday in 2018.

[02/06/18 - 07:43 AM]
Discovery Commissions Wildlife Conservation Project "The Red List" from BBC Studios' Natural History Unit
The film is the first ever non-BBC commission for the British Broadcasting Corporation, a historic moment for British broadcasting.

[02/06/18 - 07:36 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Journey Back to the '90s in "Everything Sucks!"
The series is a quirky, funny coming of age story that revolves around Boring High School's A/V Club and Drama Club - two crews of nerdy-edgy outsiders, who join forces to make a movie and endure the purgatory known as high school.

[02/06/18 - 07:30 AM]
Jenny Slate to Voice Iconic Role of Miss Nanny in Disney Junior's Highly-Anticipated Animated Series "Muppet Babies"
Almost 30 years after the Muppet Babies first stole the hearts of kids and families around the world, the series chronicles the hilarious playroom antics of the young Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal and brand-new Muppet Baby, Summer Penguin.

[02/06/18 - 06:09 AM]
"Relative Race," BYUtv's Award-Winning Family History-Based Reality Competition Program, Returns for Third Season
"Relative Race" follows four teams on a 10-day journey throughout the United States as they complete challenges, discover unknown relatives identified through DNA testing and compete for a $50,000 grand prize.

[02/06/18 - 06:00 AM]
Cartoon Network's New Buddy Comedy "Apple & Onion" Premieres Friday, Feb. 23
The fun new series, which stems from the global Artists Program, will introduce besties Apple and Onion who have decided to leave their hometowns to experience big city living.

[02/05/18 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 5
Updates include: Brandon Micheal Hall to star in "God Friended Me" at CBS; Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik to bring "Conan" to Amazon; and Teyonah Parris set as lead in CBS's "Murder."

[02/05/18 - 01:12 PM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Super Bowl LII" Tops Charts for NBC
The Peacock averages more than 98 million viewers in primetime last night.

[02/05/18 - 01:09 PM]
"This Is Us" Scores as NBC's Most-Watched Scripted Show Since "ER" the Night of the "Friends" Finale and Top Drama on Any Net in 10 Years
NBC further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/05/18 - 01:03 PM]
NBC's Super Bowl LII Posts Total Audience Delivery Average of 106 Million Viewers
NBC further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/05/18 - 12:45 PM]
Animal Planet Delivers the Highest Rated Puppy Bowl Ever Across Key Demos
Animal Planet spins the numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/05/18 - 12:24 PM]
ID Ranks in Primetime Top 10 for P2+, HH, P25-54 and W25-54 in January
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the month to date.

[02/05/18 - 12:00 PM]
Parisa Fitz-Henley and Murray Fraser to Take the Throne for the Lifetime Feature "Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance"
Production begins later this week in Vancouver and Los Angeles and will debut this spring on Lifetime.

[02/05/18 - 10:11 AM]
On the Heels of VH1's Industry Leading Ten Consecutive Quarters of Growth, The Network Announces "VH1 Beauty Bar"
From Truly Original, "VH1 Beauty Bar" follows an eclectic group of hairstylists and makeup artists from the Inwood, Manhattan hotspot "House of Dolls by Henry."

[02/05/18 - 08:05 AM]
Video: "Queer Eye" Original Fab Five Meets Netflix's New Cast!
The new season of "Queer Eye" launches this Wednesday, February 7 - exclusively on Netflix.

[02/05/18 - 08:01 AM]
Verizon Orders Seasons Two and Three of Stage 13's Original Scripted Series "Snatchers"
Stage 13 is the fearless original digital content brand and a division of Warner Bros. Digital Networks.

[02/05/18 - 07:52 AM]
Jonathan and Drew Scott Ink New Multi-Year Deal with HGTV
The immensely popular twins star in the Emmy(R)-nominated series Property "Brothers," as well as in "Property Brothers: Buying & Selling"; "Brother vs. Brother"; and "Property Brothers at Home."

[02/05/18 - 07:12 AM]
"This Is Us" Is the Top-Rated Post-Super Bowl Telecast in 6 Years
NBC further spins the initial numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/05/18 - 07:03 AM]
NBC Posts 47.4/70 Overnight Rating for Eagles-Patriots Super Bowl LII Thriller
NBC spins the initial numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/05/18 - 06:00 AM]
Could This Be the Face of Nefertiti? "Expedition Unknown" with Josh Gates Reveals Facial Reconstruction of "Younger Lady" Mummy in Travel Channel Two-Part Special Beginning Feb. 7 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
During the special episodes, Gates investigates three of the most powerful and elusive women in ancient Egypt - Hatshepsut, Cleopatra and Nefertiti.

[02/04/18 - 10:14 PM]
NBC Teams Up with Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia to Launch Groundbreaking New Athletic Competition "The Titan Games," Featuring Johnson
The 10-episode series will offer everyday people the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete in epic head-to-head challenges designed to test mind, body and heart.

[02/04/18 - 06:06 PM]
Video: "Westworld" Returns for Season Two Sunday, April 22 on HBO
Viewers can now see the "Westworld" spot that premiered during Super Bowl LII, marking HBO's first Super Bowl ad in 20 years.

[02/04/18 - 04:24 PM]
Video: "The Cloverfield Paradox" - Watch the Movie Tonight on Netflix
The streaming service made the surprise announcement during tonight's telecast of the Super Bowl.

[02/04/18 - 12:51 PM]
Video: "Benji" - Official Teaser - A Netflix Film
Everyone's favorite furry hero comes home to Netflix March 16!

[02/04/18 - 08:47 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Split Adults 18-49 Crown
The Peacock's "NFL Honors" and the Alphabet's NBA coverage lead the night in demos.

[02/03/18 - 08:32 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, FOX Share Demo Crown
The latter gets a boost from the two-hour "Hell's Kitchen" finale.







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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.