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[06/08/18 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 8
Updates include: HBO orders pilot for "Game of Thrones" prequel; TBS rescinds third season order for "People of Earth"; and Shonda Rhimes locks in first new project for Netflix.

[06/08/18 - 12:16 PM]
Travel Channel to Marathon "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" on Sunday, June 10 from 7 AM to 7 PM ET/PT
As a tribute to Anthony Bourdain and his gift of sharing extraordinary places near and far, Travel Channel will air a 12-hour marathon of the Emmy Award-winning series.

[06/08/18 - 12:05 PM]
Netflix Starts Production on "Beats" Starring Anthony Anderson
"Beats" is the ultimate ode to Chicago and its hip hop scene, as it illustrates the beating pulse at the heart of the South Side.

[06/08/18 - 10:14 AM]
Erin Andrews and Kristina Pink Added to the Coverage for FOX Sports' Thursday Night Football Games
The duo will join seven-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster and lead FOX NFL play-by-play announcer Joe Buck and Pro Football Hall of Famer, three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback and lead FOX NFL analyst Troy Aikman.

[06/08/18 - 10:13 AM]
Magical Elves Returns to Produce the Reboot of Bravo Media's "Project Runway"
Magical Elves produced the first five groundbreaking seasons of "Project Runway" on Bravo.

[06/08/18 - 08:47 AM]
"Anne with an E" Will Return to Green Gables on July 6th
The expanded 10 episode season from Miranda de Pencier's Northwood Entertainment launches exclusively on Netflix everywhere, excluding Canada.

[06/08/18 - 08:40 AM]
FOX Sports Films Acquires "They Fight" Boxing Documentary from Argent Pictures and Common's Freedom Road Productions
The documentary follows Coach Walt Manigan's Lyfe Style Boxing, an after-school program in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 8 - a community rife with inequity.

[06/08/18 - 08:18 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: Stanley Cup Finals Clincher Wins for NBC
The Peacock's coverage of Game 5 dominates the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/08/18 - 06:01 AM]
Freeform's "The Bold Type" Celebrates National Best Friend's Day
Freeform will air interstitials featuring talent from across the network telling stories about their own best friends, tied to the premiere of "The Bold Type."

[06/07/18 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 7
Updates include: Greg Berlanti signs massive deal extension with Warner Bros. TV; Lizzy Caplan signs onto Apple's "Are You Sleeping"; and Netflix's "Messiah" rounds out its cast.

[06/07/18 - 07:06 PM]
NBC Flips "American Ninja Warrior," "Running Wild with Bear Grylls" on Mondays
"Running Wild" will now lead off the night at 8:00/7:00c followed by "Ninja Warrior" at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/07/18 - 03:35 PM]
Netflix Acquires "The Last Summer"
In the months before college, a group of teens navigate relationships with family and friends over a Chicago summer before moving on to adulthood.

[06/07/18 - 03:15 PM]
FX Orders Season 3 of "Atlanta" - Acclaimed and Award-Winning Series Returns to FX in 2019
"'Atlanta' is phenomenal, achieving and exceeding what few television series have done," said Nick Grad.

[06/07/18 - 03:03 PM]
IFC to Co-Produce "Year of the Rabbit" with UK's Channel 4 - New Original Comedy Series to Debut in 2019
The new series follows Detective Inspector Rabbit (Matt Berry), a hardened booze-hound who's seen it all, and his hapless, new, by-the-books partner Strauss (Freddie Fox).

[06/07/18 - 03:00 PM]
Starz Announces Series Regulars for Scripted Comedy "Now Apocalypse"
Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff and Roxane Mesquida join the previously announced Avan Jogia.

[06/07/18 - 01:21 PM]
CBS to Burn Off Comedies "Me, Myself & I," "Living Biblically" on Saturday Nights Beginning July 7
Look for back-to-back episodes of each series starting at 8:00/7:00c and 9:00/8:00c, respectively.

[06/07/18 - 12:01 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces Fall Comedy Premieres with the Launch of the New Season of "Shameless" and New Series "Kidding" on September 9
"Shameless" season nine will feature the show's 100th episode in week four, and is currently in production in Los Angeles.

[06/07/18 - 10:47 AM]
Superstars Carrie Underwood and Ludacris to Perform "The Champion," for the First Time Live on Stage, at the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards
Underwood will also be honored with the "Hero" Award at the 2018 RDMA in recognition of her generosity, humanitarian efforts and dedication to supporting a myriad of charities.

[06/07/18 - 10:25 AM]
Nat Geo to Premiere "Inside North Korea: Race to Peace" Two Days Before Summit
"Inside North Korea: Race to Peace" is the story of the twists and turns leading to this momentous event, following 70 years of hostilities on the Korean Peninsula.

[06/07/18 - 10:03 AM]
SundanceTV's Original Non-Fiction Series "Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter" Returns with All New Episodes on Sunday, June 24th at 10AM ET
The first part of the season presents seven original episodes featuring roundtable discussions with actors, actresses and showrunners making an impact in the television industry today.

[06/07/18 - 10:00 AM]
Showstopping Performances Announced for "The 72nd Annual Tony Awards(R)," Sunday, June 10 on CBS
The high-energy evening will feature performances by the casts of "The Band's Visit," "Carousel," "Frozen," "Mean Girls," "My Fair Lady," "Once on This Island," "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical" and "SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical."

[06/07/18 - 09:45 AM]
A Second Season of Disney Junior's "Fancy Nancy," Based on the New York Times Bestselling Book Series, Has Been Ordered Ahead of the Series Premiere
The animated family comedy centers around six-year-old Nancy, a high-spirited young girl whose zest and enthusiasm for all that is exquisite - including language, nature, art and color - transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.

[06/07/18 - 09:32 AM]
Story House and Netflix Cast Damian Alcazar and Tamara Vallarta in New Series "Tijuana"
The riveting and timely new series takes an unvarnished look what journalists in Mexico face every day in the pursuit of the truth.

[06/07/18 - 09:31 AM]
Tony Goldwyn Cast in "Chambers"
He'll play Ben Lefevre in the Netflix series, whose "warm charm and practical business acumen conceals a mystical bent that knows no bounds."

[06/07/18 - 09:30 AM]
A New Season of "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" Comes to Netflix on July 6, 2018
Guests include: the late Jerry Lewis, Kate McKinnon, Ellen DeGeneres, Hasan Minhaj, Dana Carvey, Neil Brennan, Tracy Morgan, Brian Regan, Alec Baldwin, Zach Galifinakis, John Mulaney, and Dave Chappelle.

[06/07/18 - 09:00 AM]
Michael Symon Celebrates Summer on Cooking Channel with His Search for the Very Best "Burgers, Brew & 'Que"
Join Michael on a summer road trip as he tastes the most mouthwatering, decadent dishes, while washing it down with local beers and brews, sure to make any meal complete.

[06/07/18 - 08:30 AM]
"World of Dance Master Class with Derek Hough" Brings Viewers to Their Feet
"Sharing my passion and love for the art of dance through teaching is one of my greatest joys," said Derek Hough.

[06/07/18 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Finals Dominate Once Again for ABC
The Alphabet easily tops the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/07/18 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Queer Eye" Season 2
Queer Eye is back and ready to transform the stylistically challenged into hip and happening savants at the hands of the new Fab Five.

[06/07/18 - 07:14 AM]
Country Music Legend Travis Tritt Joins Shania Twain and Jake Owen for USA Network's "Real Country"
In each hour-long episode set to premiere this fall on USA Network, Twain, Owen and Tritt will hand-select emerging solo artists, duos and groups to perform in showcases that spotlight the rich traditions, songs and themes of specific country genres.

[06/06/18 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 6
Updates include: USA Network eyes revival of FOX's "Temptation Island"; Syfy cancels "Superstition"; and Apple orders "Little Voice" to series.

[06/06/18 - 10:36 AM]
OWN's "Queen Sugar" Announces Remaining Directorial Line-Up in All Female Team Helming Season Three
Additionally, Vivien Ngo, Tony Aidan Vo and Elyse Dinh McCrillis are all slated to recur.

[06/06/18 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "America's Got Talent"
The Peacock easily wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/06/18 - 08:03 AM]
"13 Reasons Why" Season 3 Returning to Netflix in 2019
Production on the new season will resume later this year.

[06/06/18 - 08:00 AM]
Bruce Springsteen to Perform on "The 72nd Annual Tony Awards(R)," Sunday, June 10 on CBS
Also, Springsteen will receive a Special Tony Award for his ongoing engagement, "Springsteen on Broadway," a once-in-a lifetime theater-going experience for the Broadway stage.

[06/06/18 - 07:08 AM]
Cooking Channel Sails Into Summer with New Series "Seaside Snacks & Shacks"
In some places people wait all year long to dig into the local dishes served up in beach towns and on waterfronts across the country, and this summer Sabin Lomac is on a mission to find the best bites and seasonal standouts.

[06/06/18 - 07:02 AM]
"Harry Potter Wizarding Weekend" Takes Flight (Via Broomstick, Of Course) Friday, July 13 on Syfy and USA Network
Additionally, fans watching on Syfy will get a sneak peek of the Season 3 premiere of fan favorite series "Wynonna Earp" on Monday, July 16 at 11:00/10:00c.

[06/06/18 - 05:02 AM]
ABC's "American Idol" Hits the Road: Auditions to Take Place in 20 Cities Across America
The nationwide search for the next superstar kicks off Saturday, August 25, as the Idol Bus jumps into gear across America, offering hopefuls the chance to audition for a shot at superstardom.

[06/05/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 5
Updates include: Zendaya to lead HBO's "Euphoria"; Amazon gives green light to Barry Jenkins-helmed "The Underground Railroad"; and Keiynan Lonsdale to exit "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" as series regular.

[06/05/18 - 05:35 PM]
Starz Casts Avan Jogia as Ulysses in Scripted Comedy Series "Now Apocalypse"
Jogia will play "Ulysses," a recent transplant to Los Angeles, who is struggling to find his place in the world.

[06/05/18 - 05:06 PM]
MTV's Highly Anticipated New Season of "The Challenge: Final Reckoning" Premieres July 10th at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
"Final Reckoning" marks the conclusion of the series trilogy, which kicked off with "XXX: Dirty 30" followed by "Vendettas."

[06/05/18 - 02:15 PM]
Grace Byers Joins the Cast of "The Gifted"
Byers will play Reeva, a smart, charming, authoritative, elegant, beautiful woman who is ruthless in her efforts to fight for her people.

[06/05/18 - 12:29 PM]
Return to "Chesapeake Shores" This Summer Season Three Premiere Sunday, August 5 on Hallmark Channel
"Chesapeake Shores" is part of the network's "Summer Nights" programming event.

[06/05/18 - 12:18 PM]
Viewers Take the Plunge with Hallmark Channel's Third Annual "June Weddings" Programming Event
The Hallmark Channel further spins the numbers for the week of May 28-June 3.

[06/05/18 - 12:18 PM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Presents: The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library Heads to Los Angeles
The Presidential Twitter Library will be located at 631 N. Robertson Blvd. in West Hollywood for two consecutive weekends: Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10 and Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17.

[06/05/18 - 12:09 PM]
Chef Richie Farina Duels with "Carnival Kings" on New Cooking Channel Series
On Thursday, July 12 he is bringing his creative chops to one of the most imaginative and competitive food arenas - carnival fairgrounds.

[06/05/18 - 12:01 PM]
Nat Geo WILD Presents "Howie Mandel's Animals Doing Things"
"Who doesn't want the best internet animal videos edited together in one place?" said Mandel.

[06/05/18 - 11:58 AM]
"Beerfest: Thirst for Victory" Debuts Today on CW Seed
It is the first original full-length feature film to debut on CW Seed.

[06/05/18 - 11:49 AM]
Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods" with Andrew Zimmern Returns on Tuesday, July 3 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The seven-episode season brings bold new adventures in Zimmern's global culinary quest along some of history's most iconic routes, revealing the food and cultural impact on each region.

[06/05/18 - 10:07 AM]
Sundance Award-Winning Documentary "Minding the Gap" Acquired by Hulu
The film will be released as a Hulu Documentary both theatrically across key markets in the US and on Hulu on August 17.







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[05/21/26 - 07:30 AM]
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[05/21/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[05/21/26 - 07:00 AM]
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[05/21/26 - 06:30 AM]
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[05/21/26 - 06:01 AM]
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[05/21/26 - 04:52 AM]
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[05/21/26 - 04:31 AM]
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[05/20/26 - 10:01 PM]
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[05/20/26 - 03:05 PM]
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[05/20/26 - 03:04 PM]
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[05/20/26 - 12:02 PM]
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[05/20/26 - 11:01 AM]
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A blunt, grieving widow, Diane Patterson (Allison Janney) is forced to plan her husband's funeral with a total stranger: her estranged son's assistant, Jamie Simms (Andrew Rannells).

[05/20/26 - 11:01 AM]
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[05/20/26 - 11:00 AM]
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[05/20/26 - 10:50 AM]
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