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[08/15/18 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 15
Updates include: USA pulls the plug on "Shooter" after three seasons; Luke Null nixed from "Saturday Night Live"; and Luke Mitchell set as new lead of "The Code" at CBS.

[08/15/18 - 05:50 PM]
USA Picks Up 14 More Episodes of "Miz & Mrs"
The additional back-half order announcement was made tonight on "Smackdown Live."

[08/15/18 - 01:46 PM]
"North Woods Law" Returns to Animal Planet for An All-New Season from New Hampshire Sunday August 19 at 9PM
From heart-stopping animal encounters to harrowing pursuits of dangerous offenders, the only thing the Conservation Officers of New Hampshire Fish and Game can expect, is the unexpected.

[08/15/18 - 01:40 PM]
Premiere of Disney Channel's Original Movie "Freaky Friday" Is the #1 TV Telecast of the Summer in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, August 10.

[08/15/18 - 12:01 PM]
CBC and Netflix Renew Northwood Entertainment's Acclaimed "Anne with an E" for a Third Season
The new season is expected to begin production this winter for launch on CBC and Netflix later in 2019.

[08/15/18 - 10:30 AM]
"Craig of the Creek" Sails to Season Two
Beginning Monday, August 20, new episodes from the current season will premiere weekdays at 4 p.m. (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network.

[08/15/18 - 09:37 AM]
HGTV's "Love It or List It" Delivers Its Best Live Plus Same Day Ratings Since 2014
HGTV further spins the numbers for Monday, August 13.

[08/15/18 - 09:30 AM]
Judd Lormand Upped to Series Regular on "SEAL Team," on CBS
Lormand portrays Lieutenant Commander Eric Blackburn, the SEAL Team troop commander who coordinates operations whenever Bravo team is on mission.

[08/15/18 - 09:05 AM]
CMT Revs Up Programming Slate with Series Greenlight for "Racing Wives" and Season Two Renewal of "Music City" Debuting Early 2019
"Racing Wives" follows the never-before-seen private lives of captivating women who are married to world famous race car drivers.

[08/15/18 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Follow This" - From BuzzFeed and Netflix - Official Trailer
The new 15-minute documentary series, premiering August 23, covers tech, culture, politics, and social media.

[08/15/18 - 09:01 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Announces September 21 as Global Premiere Date for Anticipated Animated Kids Series "Pete the Cat"
Based on the best-selling children's books, "Pete the Cat" is a fun, musically driven series about exploring your world and trying new things, while being smart, accepting, and optimistic.

[08/15/18 - 08:47 AM]
Melanie Laurent and Payman Maadi Join Michael Bay's "6 Underground"
The film, produced by Skydance and Netflix, will start filming later this month and will be released worldwide on Netflix in 2019.

[08/15/18 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Rises in Latest NBC Victory
The Peacock's summer mainstay eclipses the night in all categories.

[08/15/18 - 08:03 AM]
Bravo Media's Uptown Girls Dish Downtown Attitude in "The Real Housewives of New York City" Three-Part Reunion Kicking Off Wednesday, August 22 at 8PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen returns to the infamous couch with housewives Bethenny Frankel, Carole Radziwill, Dorinda Medley, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, and Tinsley Mortimer to reflect on a tumultuous season in which friendships were tested and new adventures set sail.

[08/15/18 - 07:12 AM]
"Wild District," The Anticipated Series Starring Juan Pablo Raba, Premieres October 19th on Netflix
The 10-episode series follows Jhon Jeiver (Juan Pablo Raba), a lethal guerrilla fighter who escapes the jungle after the signing of the Colombian Peace Agreements.

[08/15/18 - 07:11 AM]
WE tv Renews Hit Series "Bridezillas"
The new season is set to premiere in 2019, with 10 hour-long episodes.

[08/15/18 - 06:32 AM]
Video: See the New Trailer for "The Angel," Netflix's Spy Thriller from Director Ariel Vromen
Marwan Kenzari, Toby Kebbell, Hannah Ware, Waleed Farouq Zuaiter, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Sasson Gabay, Miki Leon, Ori Pfeffer and Slimane Daz star in the film.

[08/14/18 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 14
Updates include: Sony Pictures Television eyes "Designing Women" reboot; Joel Kinnaman, Sarah Jones cast in Apple's space race drama; and USA's "Dare Me" rounds out ensemble cast.

[08/14/18 - 02:02 PM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - "Next Gen" Starring Constance Wu, Charlyne Yi, and John Krasinski
Netflix's animated film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a rebellious girl and a runaway combat robot, as they unite to stop a madman's plan for technological world domination.

[08/14/18 - 12:57 PM]
"Garage Squad" Helps Desperate Owners Transform Automotive Nightmares Into Delightful Dream Rides
The Motor Trend App is jump starting the season on Wednesday, August 22 with the first four episodes before "Garage Squad" bows on television on Velocity Wednesday, August 29.

[08/14/18 - 11:26 AM]
Netflix Adds Two New Original Motor Series and Renews "Fastest Car" for Second Season
Newcomers "Car Masters: Rust to Riches" and "Hyperdrive" will also be joined by a docu-series following the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship.

[08/14/18 - 11:03 AM]
Backstreet Boys, Bazzi and Bryce Vine to Perform Live During the VMAs Red Carpet Pre-Show Monday, August 20th at 8PM ET/PT on MTV
Actor and host Terrence J., together with radio and TV personality Nessa, will host alongside Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio and Vinny Guadagnino.

[08/14/18 - 10:19 AM]
"Atypical" Season 2 Premieres September 7 on Netflix
"Atypical" is a coming of age story that follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence.

[08/14/18 - 10:00 AM]
Ethan Peck Joins "Star Trek: Discovery" as "Spock"
"Through 52 years of television and film, a parallel universe and a mirror universe, Mr. Spock remains the only member of the original bridge crew to span every era of Star Trek," said Alex Kurtzman.

[08/14/18 - 09:43 AM]
Nothing Stays Dead in This Town - "Castle Rock" Will Return for a Season 2
Hulu confirmed the news via social media this morning.

[08/14/18 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Releases New Teaser Trailer for Highly-Anticipated Anthology Series, "The Romanoffs," From Nine-Time Emmy Winner Matthew Weiner
The highly anticipated original contemporary anthology series is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video Friday, October 12 with new episodes released weekly, on Fridays.

[08/14/18 - 09:02 AM]
Investigation Discovery's New Series "Twisted Sisters," Executive Produced by Khloe Kardashian, Premieres This Labor Day
Subsequent episodes will air each Monday at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[08/14/18 - 09:01 AM]
AT&T Audience Network Welcomes Iconic Sports Broadcaster Dan Patrick as New Host of "Undeniable with Dan Patrick"
Patrick is stepping in for fellow sports broadcasting icon Joe Buck, who has guided the show through its first five successful seasons.

[08/14/18 - 08:57 AM]
TLC Renews Summer Hit, "Dr. Pimple Popper"
The season finale airs this Wednesday, August 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/14/18 - 08:26 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with ABC
The Peacock's "American Ninja Warrior" wins the evening in both categories.

[08/14/18 - 07:15 AM]
Game Show Network Announces Season 2 of "America Says"
Hosted by John Michael Higgins, the series will return for a 95-episode second season.

[08/14/18 - 06:07 AM]
TV One Announces Production on New Original Holiday Film "Coins for Christmas" Starring Stephen Bishop, Essence Atkins, TC Carson, Kelly Price and Karlie Redd
The film tells the story of single mother, Madison Morris, who is struggling to make ends meet - just two weeks before Christmas.

[08/14/18 - 06:01 AM]
Award-Winning Actress, Rapper, Singer and Newark Native Queen Latifah Hosts 2018 "Black Girls Rock!(TM)" Awards on Sunday, August 26 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Created by executive producer, celebrity DJ, and women's empowerment advocate Beverly Bond, the Awards honors the groundbreaking and extraordinary achievements of Black women.

[08/13/18 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 13
Updates include: Michael Angarano to recur on NBC's "This Is Us"; Kerry Washington attached to star in "Old City Blues" for Hulu; Abraham Lim tapped for ABC's "The Fix" in recasting.

[08/13/18 - 12:30 PM]
Mark Millar and Netflix Set Action-Packed "Prodigy" as Second Comic Book Franchise
This is also the second comic book franchise since Mark Millar joined Netflix.

[08/13/18 - 12:11 PM]
IFC's Reveals Star-Studded, Musical-Inspired Episode of "Documentary Now!" Season 52
John Mulaney, Taran Killam, Richard Kind, Paula Pell, Alex Brightman, James Urbaniak and Renee Elise Goldsberry are featured in said installment.

[08/13/18 - 11:01 AM]
History Renews Drama Series "Knightfall" and Mark Hamill Joins Cast
Hamill will play the role of "Talus," a battle-hardened Knight Templar veteran of the Crusades, who survived captivity for ten years in the Holy Land and is tasked with training the new initiates to the Order.

[08/13/18 - 10:00 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Reveals Official Trailer for "One Dollar"
The series is a mystery set in a small rust belt town in post-recession America, where a one-dollar bill changing hands connects a group of characters involved in a shocking multiple murder.

[08/13/18 - 09:31 AM]
Smithsonian Networks(TM) Prepares America to Expand Its Palate with "Bug Bites"
All six episodes begin streaming exclusively in the U.S. on Monday, August 27 on Smithsonian Earth.

[08/13/18 - 09:19 AM]
Food Truck Entrepreneurs Serve Up Dishes for Tip of a Lifetime on Food Network's "Big Food Truck Tip" with Host Andrew Zimmern
Join Andrew as he travels the country over six episodes in search of the most passionate food truck entrepreneurs who are chasing the American dream, serving up exceptional food to the public and daring to become their own boss.

[08/13/18 - 09:01 AM]
Hulu's Fall 2018 Programming Slate
Newly announced premieres include "Light as a Feather" (October 12) and the return of "Marvel's Runaways" (December 21).

[08/13/18 - 08:16 AM]
Video: Netflix Trailer Debut - "City of Joy"
The original documentary will launch globally on Netflix on September 7.

[08/13/18 - 08:15 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: PGA Overrun Pushes CBS Into Top Spot
The Eye edges ABC in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/13/18 - 08:05 AM]
Anointing You with the First Look Photos of "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"
The series imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft.

[08/13/18 - 07:21 AM]
Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Hawaiian Dream Homes Showcased in the New DIY Network Series "Aloha Builds"
The Hawaii-born Jaime siblings - David, a licensed contractor, and Michelle, a designer - showcase the affordability of the island lifestyle.

[08/13/18 - 06:48 AM]
Jackson Galaxy Returns with an All-New Season of "My Cat from Hell"
This season, Jackson goes far and wide across the U.S. to get up-close and personal with all-new families with all-new stories as he tries to rehabilitate felines with behavioral issues and the cat owners who don't understand them.

[08/13/18 - 02:15 AM]
"Jinn," First Arabic Original Series Filmed in Jordan, Starts Principal Photography Today
The series follows a group of Arab teenagers as their friendships and budding romances are tested when they unknowingly invite the supernatural forces of Jinn into their world.

[08/12/18 - 08:40 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with ABC, CBS
The Peacock's "Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" leads the evening in both categories.

[08/11/18 - 11:30 AM]
Christy Carlson Romano and Patton Oswalt Join Live-Action "Kim Possible" Disney Channel Original Movie
Romano played the voice of the iconic title character and Oswalt played the voice of Professor Dementor in the hit animated series on which the movie is based.

[08/11/18 - 08:28 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos on Low Key Evening
An encore of "American Ninja Warrior" helps the Peacock lead the night among adults 18-49.







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[03/03/26 - 03:30 PM]
ABC's Beloved Comedy "Scrubs" Returns with Over 11 Million Total Audience to Date
On linear over three days, "Scrubs" was the top comedy telecast among Adults 18-49 (0.74 rating) on any network (excluding post-NFL telecasts) in over a year.

[03/03/26 - 03:00 PM]
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[03/03/26 - 02:04 PM]
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[03/03/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[03/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
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[03/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
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[03/03/26 - 10:42 AM]
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Hosted by 10-time NBA All-Star and Washington Wizards' Anthony Davis, the series will premiere on Monday, April 6 following the NCAA Championship Game and will simulcast across TBS,?TNT?and truTV.

[03/03/26 - 10:16 AM]
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[03/03/26 - 10:02 AM]
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[03/03/26 - 10:01 AM]
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Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's enduring, almost 100-year-old book series about growing up in the American West in the 1800s, will premiere on July 9, 2026 - and it's already coming back for more.

[03/03/26 - 09:43 AM]
OWN Celebrates Women's History Month with a Special OWN Spotlight Honoring the Life and Legacy of Roberta Flack
"OWN Spotlight: Roberta" airs Thursday, March 12 at 9pm ET/PT on OWN.

[03/03/26 - 09:09 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Multi-Year Extensions with Jimmy Rollins and Jeff Francoeur
MLB Tuesday on TBS will open its 2026 regular season coverage on Tuesday, March 31, with a matchup of baseball's home run leaders from the past two seasons: 2025 Home Run Champion Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners will host 2024 Home Run Champion Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees at 9:30 p.m. ET.

[03/03/26 - 09:06 AM]
Meet Your Max and Chloe in the Upcoming "Life Is Strange" Series on Prime Video
Tatum Grace Hopkins and Maisy Stella have been cast as Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, respectively.

[03/03/26 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel Announces Global Rollout of Landmark Series "World War II with Tom Hanks" Launching This Memorial Day
The landmark 20-episode documentary series reexamines World War II through the lens of a new century, offering a deeply human portrait of how the modern world was forged in the fires of global conflict.

[03/03/26 - 08:54 AM]
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Arriving at a cultural moment when American audiences are hungry for authentic stories from Ukraine, this eight-part series blends the moody atmospherics of Nordic Noir with the gritty realism of a modern Ukraine.