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[06/27/18 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 27
Updates include: Grace Park joins "A Million Little Things" at ABC; AMC's "NOS4A2" sets first cast members; and ABC extends cast options on comedy pilot "Steps."

[06/27/18 - 03:01 PM]
Krysten Ritter Directing an Episode of "Marvel's Jessica Jones" Season 3
"The entire crew and cast has become family to me, and I'm so appreciative of the opportunity to work with our incredible team in this new way," said Ritter.

[06/27/18 - 11:45 AM]
EPIX(R) Sets Premiere Date for "The Contender," Reveals 16 Fighters Vying for the Champion Belt
The highly anticipated 12-episode season, from MGM Television and Paramount Television, will premiere on Friday, August 24 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/27/18 - 11:44 AM]
MTV's "Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out" Returns for Season 11 - Thursday, July 12
This season's star-studded roster includes Rick Ross, TIP & Hustle Gang, Vic Mensa, KeKe Palmer, Winnie Harlow, Matt Barnes, Trick Daddy, Amara La Negra, Rich The Kid, Tyga, Justine Skye, Cordell Broadus, and many more.

[06/27/18 - 11:16 AM]
Netflix's "Raising Dion" Casts Its Two Leads
Ja'Siah Young and Alisha Wainwright join previously announced cast members Jason Ritter, Jazmyn Simon, and Michael B. Jordan.

[06/27/18 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Renews "Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back" for a Second Season
"Gordon gives 100% in everything he does, and he took on the task of turning these restaurants around wholeheartedly," said Rob Wade.

[06/27/18 - 10:03 AM]
Open Up the Cooler and Get Ready for Summer Fun in New Series "Ultimate Summer Cook-Off"
Host Eddie Jackson challenges the chefs over four episodes, as each competitor must take on two rounds of summer culinary heats that test their skill and creativity.

[06/27/18 - 10:00 AM]
Alyson Hannigan Joins "Pure" in WGN America's Upcoming Mennonite Crime Drama
She will play "Esther Dunkel," a lapsed Mennonite who is nobody's fool and has been helping her lawyer-boyfriend funnel a fortune in cartel cash through a local bank.

[06/27/18 - 09:45 AM]
Get Back in the Saddle September 14 with "BoJack Horseman" Season 5
BoJack spilled the beans about the show's return to a lucky fan today on Twitter.

[06/27/18 - 09:36 AM]
Grammy-Nominated Artists Christina Milian and Leona Lewis and Actress Zulay Henao Join Season Two of Sony Crackle Original Drama Series "The Oath"
Additionally, actor and director Kevin Connolly will guest star and direct multiple episodes for the gritty drama series.

[06/27/18 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Keeps NBC on Top
The Peacock easily wins the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/27/18 - 08:06 AM]
Former NFL Game Official Terry McAulay Joins NBC Sports as "Sunday Night Football" Rules Analyst
McAulay joins NBC Sports following his recent retirement after 20 years as an on-field NFL game official, and a college football officiating administrator for the past 10 seasons.

[06/27/18 - 06:16 AM]
"Flip or Flop" Star Christina El Moussa Signs HGTV Deal For New Original Series
The eight-episode series titled "Christina on the Coast" will showcase Christina as she expands her design business in Southern California.

[06/27/18 - 06:01 AM]
Piper Perabo and JJ Feild Join Idris Elba in New Netflix Original Comedy Series "Turn Up Charlie"
The series centers on Charlie (Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a manny to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter.

[06/26/18 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 26
Updates include: Jeremy Irons signs onto HBO's "Watchmen" pilot; Callie Thorne to star in Denis Leary's "Erase" at USA; and FOX looks to import puppet show "Les Guignols."

[06/26/18 - 04:49 PM]
MTV's "Fear Factor" Returns with Celebrity Episodes - Tuesday, July 17
Hosted by Ludacris, the series will include 10, one-hour celebrity episodes filled with new stunts inspired by urban legends, popular scary movies and viral videos from today's cultural zeitgeist.

[06/26/18 - 02:01 PM]
WWE(R) Secures Multi-Year Media Rights Deals with USA Network and Fox Sports
As part of these five-year agreements, "Monday Night Raw" will continue to air on USA Network; and Fox Sports will distribute "SmackDown Live" each Friday on Fox broadcast network.

[06/26/18 - 01:00 PM]
"L.A.'s Finest" Starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba to Premier Exclusively on Spectrum
The one-hour, female-driven, action-packed drama series stars and is executive produced by Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba.

[06/26/18 - 12:00 PM]
Power, Corruption and Controversial Death Explored in Investigation Discovery's New Documentary, "Sugar Town"
The two-hour special premieres Monday, August 6 at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/26/18 - 11:32 AM]
Freeform's "The Bold Type" Posts New Season Highs Across All Key Demos
Freeform further spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 19.

[06/26/18 - 11:03 AM]
Emmy Award Winner Louis J. Horvitz to Direct E!'s Inaugural Telecast of the "People's Choice Awards"
Airing on Sunday, November 11, and held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, the 44th annual "People's Choice Awards" will air globally across E!'s 17 international channels reaching 153 countries in 24 languages.

[06/26/18 - 11:00 AM]
Freeform Brings Scales, Not Scrubs, to San Diego Comic-Con
Freeform announced today that it will be bringing the cast and executive producers of the critically acclaimed, mermaid drama "Siren" to San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, July 19.

[06/26/18 - 10:47 AM]
Academy Award Winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight) Unveils Ensemble Cast for OWN's New Original Drama "David Makes Man," Including Emmy Nominee Phylicia Rashad
Production will begin on the drama this summer in Orlando, Florida, for a 2019 premiere.

[06/26/18 - 10:19 AM]
Mark Wahlberg and Peter Berg Team on Netflix's "Wonderland"
The film is being adapted from "Robert B. Parker's Wonderland", written by Ace Atkins.

[06/26/18 - 10:06 AM]
"Girl Got Game," A One-Hour Special Look at One of the Only All-Female Teams in eSports, Premieres Wednesday, July 18 on The CW
The special follows CLG Red, one of the few all-women teams in the highly competitive world of eSports and the first to land a major sponsor.

[06/26/18 - 10:01 AM]
ABC Announces the Cast of "Bachelor in Paradise" Season Five Featuring "Bachelor" Franchise Fan Favorites
With summer in full swing, it's time for a new group of former breakout bachelors and bachelorettes to take another shot at love as they live together in a dreamy oasis in Mexico.

[06/26/18 - 10:00 AM]
"Big Brother" Returns This Summer with Multiplatform Programming for the Series' Milestone 20th Season
This season's programming includes the return of the popular 24/7 Big Brother Live Feeds for the fourth year to the CBS All Access subscription service.

[06/26/18 - 09:45 AM]
Cartoon Network Goes Big at San Diego Comic-Con
Inspired by the illustrious mythology of "Steven Universe," this year's booth will greet fans with large, iconic figures of the Crystal Gems above a crystal landscape.

[06/26/18 - 09:01 AM]
Lionsgate Signs Overall Deal with "Dear White People" Executive Producer and Showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser to Develop New Television Series
"We're incredibly proud to begin this new phase of our relationship with Yvette who's helmed some of the most iconic and diverse shows in television," said Chris Selak.

[06/26/18 - 09:01 AM]
AT&T Audience Network's Documentary Series "Religion of Sports" Receives Green Light for Season 3
With two successful seasons in the books, the popular show is set to return November 21 at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/26/18 - 09:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Heads to San Diego Comic-Con 2018
Nickelodeon will present two panels: "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," featuring the new voice cast and a sneak peek at the upcoming series; and "INVADER ZIM: Enter the Florpus!", a reunion with the original voice cast celebrating the new TV movie.

[06/26/18 - 08:36 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelorette" Tops Charts for ABC
The Alphabet wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/26/18 - 08:31 AM]
Bellator & DAZN Sign Nine-Figure, Multi-Year Distribution Deal
The nine-figure deal will feature seven exclusive stacked fight cards per year on DAZN and another 15 that are simulcast across Paramount Network and DAZN.

[06/26/18 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Featurette Debut - Strike Your "GLOW" Power Pose
Go behind the scenes of "GLOW" and watch the cast train their bodies (and minds) in preparation for season two.

[06/26/18 - 06:00 AM]
Lori Loughlin Is Back Every Sunday in August on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries unravels four new original "Garage Sale Mysteries" every Sunday in August starring Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Eva Bourne and Kevin O'Grady.

[06/25/18 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 25
Updates include: TV Land cancels "Nobodies" after two seasons; Tomer Capon cast in Amazon's "The Boys"; and MTV brings "How High" sequel to the small screen.

[06/25/18 - 12:50 PM]
Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Premiere Draws Nearly 5 Million Viewers
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 20.

[06/25/18 - 11:50 AM]
All-New Season of ID's Longest Running Newsmagazine, "On the Case with Paula Zahn" Returns July 15
The season premiere follows the disappearance of 8-year-old April Tinsley in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

[06/25/18 - 11:06 AM]
FX Rolls Into San Diego Comic-Con with "Archer," "Mayans M.C." and "Legion"
The FX Networks sessions will include panel discussions with producers and actors, exclusive footage and more.

[06/25/18 - 10:19 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Group's Comic-Con Class of 2018
Look for the world-premiere pilot screening of mysterious new drama "Manifest," plus a brand-new episode of WBTV's fan-favorite series "The 100" - as well as the world premiere of season two of "Freedom Fighters: The Ray."

[06/25/18 - 10:00 AM]
Oscar Winner Russell Crowe to Star in the Showtime Limited Series Adaptation of "The Loudest Voice in the Room," The Bestselling Book on Roger Ailes
"With Russell Crowe in the lead role, this limited series promises to be a defining story for this era," said David Nevins.

[06/25/18 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Extends Agreement to Stream NFL Games on CBS All Access Through 2022 and Expands Streaming Rights to Mobile Devices
The entire 2018 "NFL on CBS" schedule, highlighted by Super Bowl LIII, will be streamed live on all CBS All Access platforms, including on mobile phones and tablets.

[06/25/18 - 09:54 AM]
Toni Collette, Merritt Wever and Kaitlyn Dever Have Been Cast in Upcoming Series "Unbelievable"
Collette and Wever will play detectives whose lives become intertwined in their mutual pursuit of a possible serial rapist.

[06/25/18 - 09:39 AM]
"Get 'Ur' Beach On" with HGTV from July 16-22 Before Discovery Channel Brings on the Sharks
New sun-soaked episodes will showcase gorgeous beachfront properties during "House Hunters," "House Hunters International," "Beachfront Bargain Hunt," "Caribbean Life" and "Mexico Life."

[06/25/18 - 09:26 AM]
MLB Superstar David Ortiz Makes 2018 All-Star Game Debut as FOX Sports Studio Analyst
Ortiz contributed as studio analyst throughout FOX Sports' coverage of the 2017 postseason and will again be alongside Frank Thomas, Alex Rodriguez and host Kevin Burkhardt.

[06/25/18 - 09:01 AM]
Lifetime Celebrates Season 7 of "Married at First Sight" with Free Weddings on July 10
Real life couples are invited to join in the nationwide "I Do's" in Dallas, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Miami and Atlanta.

[06/25/18 - 08:25 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Continues Its Game Show Reign
The Alphabet's "Celebrity Family Feud" leads the evening among adults 18-49.

[06/25/18 - 08:05 AM]
This Is It! Gloria Estefan Is (Finally!) Coming to Netflix's "One Day at a Time"
Estefan - who is also the voice behind the series' theme song, a Cuban-tinged cover of the original comedy's opener - will play Mirtha, Lydia's (Rita Moreno) baby sister and arch-nemesis.

[06/25/18 - 07:59 AM]
Science Channel's "Strange Evidence" Returns July 10 at 9PM ET/PT
The series returns for a second season to investigate the most bizarre phenomena and mysteries ever caught on camera.

[06/25/18 - 07:06 AM]
"Murder Mystery" Rounds Out Cast and Starts Production for Netflix
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston star in the film, from director Kyle Newacheck.







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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.