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[03/05/18 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 5
Updates include: Vanessa Williams cast in "False Profits" at ABC; Beth Behrs to star in FOX's "Our People"; and Laz Alonso latest tapped for "The Boys" at Amazon.

[03/05/18 - 12:12 PM]
Jeremy Wade Returns to Animal Planet in All-New Series "Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers"
In this new, six-part series, Jeremy sets out to examine and explore some of the planet's largest waterways with the same immersive style that made "River Monsters" a global success.

[03/05/18 - 11:20 AM]
TLC Finishes February 2018 as the #1 Cable Network on Wednesday Nights with Women 25-54 and 18-49, and as the #4 Ad-Supported Cable Network in Prime
TLC further spins the numbers for the month to date.

[03/05/18 - 11:10 AM]
Captains Risk It All in Search of the American Dream in an All-New Season of the Emmy Award-Winning "Deadliest Catch"
From Original Productions, the 16-time Emmy Award-winning series returns for its landmark 14th season on Tuesday, April 10 at 9:00/8:00c on the Discovery Channel.

[03/05/18 - 09:30 AM]
Motorcycle Madness Returns to Discovery Channel with the Premiere of "American Chopper" on Monday, May 28
Paul Sr. and Paul Jr., two of the most legendary chopper craftsmen, set out to reclaim their place atop the high-pressure world of customized bike building.

[03/05/18 - 08:40 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins Big with Oscars
The Alphabet's annual telecast however is down sharply from last year.

[03/05/18 - 08:13 AM]
Nickelodeon's Inaugural U.S. Slimefest Music Festival to Be Headlined by Zedd, Liam Payne, Flo Rida and Nick Star JoJo Siwa
The two-day event will be held at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago, on Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10.

[03/05/18 - 08:06 AM]
"Black Mirror" Will Be Right Back...
Netflix on Monday announced that its utterly addictive, Emmy Award-winning anthology series has been renewed for a much-anticipated Season 5.

[03/05/18 - 05:55 AM]
NBC Celebrates Musical Theater Legend Andrew Lloyd Webber with "Andrew Lloyd Webber Tribute to a Superstar"
The special will feature Glenn Close, John Legend, Lin-Manuel Miranda and an appearance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City.

[03/04/18 - 08:22 PM]
Video: Robin Wright Is at the Helm When "House of Cards" Returns for Its Sixth and Final Season in Fall 2018
Netflix releases its first tease for the show's swan song.

[03/04/18 - 08:45 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBA Reclaim Demo Crown
CBS however is the most-watched network last night.

[03/03/18 - 08:51 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Takes Home Viewership Crown, Shares Demo Honors with FOX
The latter's "MasterChef Junior" gives the network a boost among adults 18-49.

[03/02/18 - 11:57 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 2
Updates include: Jessica Alba to star opposite Gabrielle Union in NBC's "Bad Boys" spin-off; Demian Bichir to lead "Grand Hotel" at ABC; and Perdita Weeks set as Higgins in CBS's "Magnum, PI" reboot.

[03/02/18 - 05:53 PM]
FOX Sets "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Return for Sunday, March 18; Replaces "Ghosted"
The series will air the back half of its fifth season on Sunday nights at 8:30/7:30c.

[03/02/18 - 02:03 PM]
Strip Down and Seek Shelter for the Toughest Season Yet of Discovery Channel's "Naked and Afraid"
The raw, real, all-new season returns Sunday, March 11 at 10:00/9:00c on Discovery Channel.

[03/02/18 - 12:42 PM]
"Stranger Things" Announces New Cast Members for Season 3
Priah Ferguson's Erica has been named a series regular while Maya Hawke has been cast as a new addition, Robin.

[03/02/18 - 12:36 PM]
Travel to the Waters of the Arabian Peninsula and Discover the Captivating Marine Life That Call This Region Home in "Arabian Seas" Now Streaming on Smithsonian Earth(TM)
Kicking off the five-part series is the premiere episode, "Carnivores of the Coral Garden," which is now available to stream for free at SmithsonianEarthTV.com.

[03/02/18 - 11:44 AM]
Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic Host E!'s "Live from the Red Carpet: The 2018 Academy Awards" This Sunday, March 4th
"As the world comes together for Hollywood's biggest night, our preeminent hosts Ryan and Giuliana will once again connect our global audience with all of the action on the red carpet," said Frances Berwick.

[03/02/18 - 11:33 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, ABC Share in Top Demo Honors
ABC gets a boost from its "Scandal" crossover with "How to Get Away with Murder."

[03/02/18 - 11:31 AM]
2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards to Stream Live on Facebook Watch
The show, hosted by Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, will air live simultaneously on IFC and the Film Independent Spirit Awards show page on Facebook Watch on Saturday, March 3.

[03/02/18 - 10:53 AM]
Bravo Media's "Married to Medicine" Season 5 Three-Part Reunion Reveals Mind-Blowing Accusations and Exposes Marriages on the Brink
The three-part season five "Married to Medicine" reunion, which is a first for the franchise, will premiere on Friday, March 9, 16 and 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/02/18 - 10:05 AM]
Showtime(R) Offers Every Episode of Its Opioid Epidemic Documentary Series "The Trade" for Free to Non-Subscribers
The full season is available on YouTube, SHO.com and the Showtime stand-alone service's website Showtime.com, as well as across multiple TV and streaming providers' websites, apps and free On Demand channels.

[03/02/18 - 09:00 AM]
Sibling Prospectors Seek America's Fabled Missing Treasures in Travel Channel's Newly Greenlit Series "Lost Gold"
Six one-hour episodes will air later this year.

[03/02/18 - 08:34 AM]
New Season of HGTV's "Flipping Virgins" with Egypt Sherrod Turns Reno Rookies Into Flipping Pros
Navigating the risky realities of the buying/selling business to reap maximum profits is no easy task for novice house flippers, but with Egypt on hand to counsel them on the tricks of the trade, they have a solid shot at success.

[03/01/18 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 1
Updates include: Jim Belushi signs onto ABC's "Salvage"; Josh Helman books lead role on The CW's "The End of the World as We Know It"; and Alyson Hannigan cast in newly ordered pilot "Man of the House" at ABC.

[03/01/18 - 03:07 PM]
TV One's Premiere of the Autobiographical Series "Uncensored" Earns #1 Spot on Ad-Supported Cable Among African-American Viewers on Sunday at 10PM
TV One further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 18.

[03/01/18 - 02:30 PM]
Explosive Television Event "O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?" to Air Sunday, March 11, on FOX
The two-hour broadcast will air with limited interruptions and will feature public service announcements on domestic violence awareness throughout the program.

[03/01/18 - 01:23 PM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films to Premiere "Beyond the Opposite Sex" on Friday, March 16 at 9 PM ET/PT
In 2004, Showtime introduced viewers to the story of Rene and Jamie with the documentary "The Opposite Sex," showing two brave people going through their long-awaited gender affirmation surgeries.

[03/01/18 - 01:04 PM]
"Iron Chef Gauntlet" Returns Wednesday, April 4th at 9PM ET/PT on Food Network
"Iron Chef Gauntlet" is back for a second season this spring, with seven rising stars battling for the chance to gain the only culinary title that matters: Iron Chef.

[03/01/18 - 12:11 PM]
Comedy Central Is Coming to SXSW Featuring "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah," "Corporate," "Clusterfest" and the Annual "Backyard Bash" Event
Comedy Central will be hosting two panels, "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" and "Clusterfest," at the Austin Convention Center.

[03/01/18 - 12:00 PM]
Video: Take 5 with Tiffany Haddish from TBS' "The Last O.G."
Haddish co-stars in the Tracy Morgan-led comedy, premiering Tuesday, April 3 on TBS.

[03/01/18 - 11:25 AM]
A+E Networks Launches Groundbreaking Short Form Series "Biography Presents: History, Herstory" Featuring All-Star Talent
Presented by a range of influential voices, including Julianna Margulies, Kristin Davis, Laverne Cox, Bernice King, the series brings the powerful stories of prominent women throughout history.

[03/01/18 - 11:15 AM]
The Crime That Rocked Generations of California Natives Finds Strength with National Call to Action in "The Golden State Killer: It's Not Over" on Investigation Discovery
The two-night special event premieres this Monday, March 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/01/18 - 11:04 AM]
Global Superstar Christina Aguilera Joins Emmy(R) Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" for Highly Anticipated Season 10 Premiere
Christina Aguilera is the first guest judge for the season and will join RuPaul for one of the most unforgettable premieres in "Drag Race" "herstory."

[03/01/18 - 10:32 AM]
NBCSN, Led by PyeongChang Olympics Success, Adds Nearly 650,000 TV Homes in Latest Nielsen Report
In February, NBCSN posted the network's record monthly audiences in primetime (average of 1.27 million viewers) and Total Day (753,000 viewers).

[03/01/18 - 10:07 AM]
"Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" Returns to Los Angeles for a Week of Shows Beginning Sunday, April 8 at 11PM ET
Hosted at the historically breathtaking Wiltern Theatre, the weeklong Hollywood residency marks the second time Cohen has brought the Bravo Clubhouse out West since the series' inception.

[03/01/18 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Partners with The Onion to Kick Off New HBO Original Comedy Series "Barry" with Premiere Events in Three U.S. Cities
Each event will be co-hosted by Bill Hader and/or Henry Winkler and will include a screening of the first two episodes of the series.

[03/01/18 - 09:39 AM]
They're Back! "The Real Housewives of New York City" Premieres Wednesday, April 4 at 9PM ET/PT
Bethenny Frankel, Carole Radziwill, Dorinda Medley, Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan and Tinsley Mortimer are all due back for an epic 10th season.

[03/01/18 - 09:30 AM]
Netflix Signs Hasan Minhaj for Weekly Talk Show
Netflix has committed to a 32 episode order, making Minhaj the first Indian-American host of a weekly comedy talk show.

[03/01/18 - 09:28 AM]
CBC and SundanceTV Confirm Casting for Miniseries "Unspeakable" Including Sarah Wayne Callies, Shawn Doyle, Michael Shanks and Camille Sullivan
The project chronicles the emergence of HIV and Hepatitis C in Canada in the early 1980s and the tragedy that resulted after thousands of people were infected by tainted blood.

[03/01/18 - 09:05 AM]
Adult Swim Announces Series Pick-Up and Premiere of "Ballmastrz: 9009"
The quarter-hour series is created by Christy Karacas and produced by Titmouse.

[03/01/18 - 09:04 AM]
HGTV Stars Chip and Joanna Gaines Reveal Never-Before-Seen Rooms and Design Secrets in New Series "Fixer Upper: Behind the Design"
The new 15-episode series will highlight how Joanna creates breathtaking designs - from strategy to staging - in each stunning overhaul.

[03/01/18 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Survivor: Ghost Island" Premiere Puts CBS on Top
The Eye pulls in front among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/01/18 - 08:01 AM]
Lionsgate Television Group Partners with Renowned Producer, Director, Writer, and Actor Paul Feig to Develop Scripted and Unscripted Series
Lionsgate's relationship with Feig in the television business already includes the unscripted half-hour comedy series "The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale."

[03/01/18 - 07:33 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Jessica Jones" Season 2: A Look Behind the Lens
"Marvel's Jessica Jones" returns for its second season on International Women's Day, March 8, 2018 on Netflix.

[03/01/18 - 06:05 AM]
Season Three of the Emmy-winning Amazon Prime Video Series "All or Nothing," Featuring the Dallas Cowboys, Premieres Friday, April 27
The new season will once again narrated by Emmy-winning actor Jon Hamm.

[03/01/18 - 06:00 AM]
Host and Nominations Announced for the "53rd Academy of Country Music Awards"
Reba McEntire will return to host live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 15 on CBS.

[02/28/18 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 28
Updates include: Freddie Stroma, Joey King to lead The CW's "Dead Inside"; James Roday, Christina Moses cast in ABC's "A Million Little Pieces"; and Jeff Franklin dropped from "Fuller House" over allegations of inappropriate behavior.

[02/28/18 - 03:51 PM]
"The Magicians" Will Be Back for Season 4
Syfy confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[02/28/18 - 01:44 PM]
Paramount Network to Delay Premiere of "Heathers"
"In light of the recent tragic events in Florida and out of respect for the victims, their families and loved ones, we feel the right thing to do is delay the premiere until later this year," said the statement.







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[03/09/26 - 09:37 AM]
Peacock Lands Exclusive Next-Day Streaming Rights in the US for "Saturday Night Live UK"
Premiering Saturday, March 21 on SKY One and NOW in the UK, the series will stream next day on Peacock in the US, with new episodes available weekly beginning March 22.

[03/09/26 - 09:00 AM]
"Philly Homicide" Returns to Oxygen for Season Two
The 10-episode season of its gripping original series premiering Saturday, April 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/09/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "XO, Kitty" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
This season, Lana Condor will reprise her role as Lara Jean, making it her first time appearing in the series and officially returning to the franchise.

[03/09/26 - 08:09 AM]
AMC Networks Orders Second Season of "The Audacity" from Jonathan Glatzer Days Before World Premiere at South by Southwest
The first season of eight episodes comes to AMC and AMC+ on Sunday, April 12.

[03/09/26 - 07:01 AM]
"The Predator of Seville" Premieres on Netflix on March 27
The new docuseries reconstructs the case of a tour guide accused of assaulting several foreign students in Spain.

[03/09/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Unveils Trailer for "Margo's Got Money Troubles"
The eight-episode series will premiere globally on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 with three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.

[03/09/26 - 07:00 AM]
ESPN and the Southern Conference Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Extension
The extended agreement represents an expanded commitment by ESPN, anchored by a robust slate of regular-season and championship broadcasts across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU, along with comprehensive digital distribution through ESPN's direct-to-consumer services.

[03/09/26 - 06:01 AM]
Francis Ngannou Makes Highly Anticipated Return to MMA vs. Philipe Lins on MVP's Rousey vs. Carano, Ngannou vs. Lins on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, Live Globally Only on Netflix
The bout marks Ngannou's highly anticipated return to professional MMA competition following his crossover into global boxing events and his dominant PFL Championship victory in 2024.

[03/09/26 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Inside" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Content creators take on a series of jaw-dropping challenges for the potential to win a huge prize fund in this reality series from viral YouTubers, the Sidemen.

[03/09/26 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind: Sweden" - Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
New season. New singles. New drama. As they date and get engaged sight unseen, which of these Swedish couples will discover that love is truly blind?

[03/06/26 - 12:24 PM]
FOX Entertainment Studios Signs First-Look Deal with Writer, Actor, and Creator River Gallo
Gallo is the star, writer and creator of "Ponyboi," the inaugural feature film produced under FOX Entertainment Studios' new independent film label, Tideline.

[03/06/26 - 10:51 AM]
Shudder Announces Four All-New Specials of the Cult Favorite "The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs" in 2026
The announcement comes ahead of the Shudder original's celebratory series finale, airing live tonight, Friday, March 6 at 9pm ET on Shudder and AMC+.

[03/06/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Boarders" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Tubi Original
The coming-of-age comedy drama returns March 15.

[03/06/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An in-depth look at the formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the profound influence of original guitarist, Hillel Slovak.

[03/06/26 - 09:31 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Original Series, "Garfield" (w/t), from Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Starring Emmy Award-Winning Lamorne Morris
Inspired by the original comic strip by Jim Davis, the series features the chonky feline at his finest, with each episode featuring the pop culture icon's signature sarcasm and hilarious lackadaisy.