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    [thursday, august 16, 2018]    
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[08/16/18 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 16
Updates include: E! axes "The Royals" after four seasons; USA gives series order to "Bourne" TV series "Treadstone"; and Michael Engler to helm "The Gilded Age" at NBC.

[08/16/18 - 02:31 PM]
Starz's "Outlander" Season Four Returning November 4th!
Season four continues the story of time-traveling 20th century doctor Claire Fraser (Caitriona Balfe) and her 18th century Highlander husband Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), as they try to make a home for themselves in colonial America.

[08/16/18 - 01:03 PM]
TNT Orders "The Angel of Darkness" Limited Series
Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans and Dakota Fanning will return for the sequel to this year's "The Alienist."

[08/16/18 - 12:38 PM]
Special Edition of "20/20" Looks Back on Life and Legacy of Icon Aretha Franklin
Look for the one-hour special to air tonight at 8:00/7:00c on ABC.

[08/16/18 - 12:25 PM]
USA Network's "Real Country" Adds Celebrity Guests & Host; Sets Premiere Date
The latest additions include Trace Adkins, Wynonna Judd and Big & Rich.

[08/16/18 - 12:03 PM]
Netflix Makes Overall Series Deal with Kenya Barris
Under the deal, Barris will write and executive produce all projects through his production company, Khalabo Ink Society.

[08/16/18 - 11:49 AM]
HGTV Picks Up Second Season of "Boise Boys"
The new season is slated to premiere in late spring 2019.

[08/16/18 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Two Binge-Worthy Limited Series Dramas Premiere on Pop TV This Fall: "Wolf Creek" on Oct. 21-23 and "Clique" on Nov. 7
Check out the trailers for both upcoming projects.

[08/16/18 - 10:16 AM]
OWN Honors Aretha Franklin with Special Re-Airing of Memorable "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Celebrating Her Life and Career Airing This Saturday, August 18
Winfrey talks with Aretha Franklin about her life and career, including her autobiography, "Aretha: From These Roots."

[08/16/18 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Acquires Nine Exclusive First-Run Documentaries Including "Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood"
The film is the deliciously scandalous story of Scotty Bowers, a handsome ex-Marine who landed in Hollywood after the Second World War and became confidant, aide-de-camp and lover to many of Hollywood's greatest male - and female - stars.

[08/16/18 - 09:58 AM]
Sam and Cody Carroll Deliver Tastes of the Bayou on Food Network's "Cajun Aces"
Join Cody and Sam over six episodes as they share recipes rooted in their Cajun background, while showcasing delicious and easy recipes at home without sacrificing flavor.

[08/16/18 - 09:41 AM]
Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe(R) Nominee Mary J. Blige to Appear in MTV's "Scream"
She joins the previously announced all-star cast including Keke Palmer, Tyler Posey, Tyga, Giorgia Whigham, Jessica Sula, RJ Cyler, C.J. Wallace and Giullian Yao Gioiello.

[08/16/18 - 09:07 AM]
Join the Haunt! Travel Channel Premieres "Haunted Live" - Fri, Sept. 14
Each week, the team - comprised of Chris Smith, Steven "Doogie" McDougal, Scott Porter, Brannon Smith and Mike Goncalves - will reveal a new haunted location to the public, keeping it under wraps until the investigation begins to avoid interference or contamination.

[08/16/18 - 09:02 AM]
Stars Rally Together Again for Stand Up to Cancer's Live Broadcast on Sept. 7
Bradley Cooper, Academy Award(R)-nominated actor, will return as co-executive producer along with the renowned live-event producing team Done + Dusted.

[08/16/18 - 09:01 AM]
Lionsgate Signs Overall Deal with Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) Award Winner Jenny Bicks to Develop New Television Series
Other recent overall deals include Justin Simien, Yvette Lee Bowser, Eric and Kim Tannenbaum, Courtney Kemp, Paul Feig, Eugenio Derbez and Ben O'Dell, Ed Zwick & Marshall Herskovitz, and John Goldwyn.

[08/16/18 - 09:00 AM]
E! Sets Premiere for Late Night Talk Show "Busy Tonight" Hosted by Busy Philipps on Sunday, October 28 at 10 PM ET/PT
The half hour talk show, airing every Sunday through Wednesday, will feature everyone's favorite unfiltered Hollywood best friend giving her hilarious and outspoken opinions on the latest pop culture stories and trending topics.

[08/16/18 - 08:14 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Rides "Got Talent" Results to Victory
The show's Wednesday premiere puts the Peacock in front among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/16/18 - 08:01 AM]
Lost Temple Reveals New Insights on Bible Story "Jonah and the Whale" in Smithsonian Channel(TM) Series "Secrets"
Archaeologists investigating a site in Iraq destroyed by ISIS have discovered a 2,700-year-old temple that reveals new insights into one of the Bible's most famous stories, "Jonah and the Whale."

[08/16/18 - 07:08 AM]
Video: WE tv Reveals Hot New Cast of "Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta" Coming October 2018
"Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta" is produced for WE tv by Entertainment One Television.

[08/16/18 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Iron Fist: Season 2" Official Trailer - Netflix
Season two of "Marvel's Iron Fist" debuts exclusively on Netflix September 7.

[08/16/18 - 07:02 AM]
AMC Partners with Postmates to Deliver Los Pollos Hermanos Meals to "Better Call Saul" Fans in New York and Los Angeles
Fans can order a special mini-meal of Gus Fring's (Giancarlo Esposito) famous fried chicken and curly fries via the Postmates app - delivered for free, while supplies last.

[08/16/18 - 06:44 AM]
Video: Viceland Releases First Look at "The Hunt for the Trump Tapes with Tom Arnold"
The comedy/investigation hybrid premieres with two back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, September 18 at 10:30/9:30c.

[08/16/18 - 06:01 AM]
Video: New Teaser Trailer for Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma"
The film chronicles a turbulent year in the lives of a middle-class family in 1970s Mexico City.

[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.







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[09/18/25 - 10:03 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Reveals Season 34 Theme Nights
Each week, the celebrity and pro duos will dance routines set to iconic music celebrating legendary eras and artists, unforgettable pop-culture moments and more.

[09/18/25 - 10:02 AM]
ABC News Studios and "20/20" Announce "Robert Redford: The Life & Legacy of an American Icon - Special Edition of 20/20"
The one-hour special - airing Thursday, September 18 on ABC - celebrates the life and legacy of the actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker who passed away on September 16.

[09/18/25 - 10:00 AM]
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[09/18/25 - 10:00 AM]
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[09/18/25 - 09:30 AM]
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[09/18/25 - 09:30 AM]
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[09/18/25 - 09:10 AM]
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[09/18/25 - 09:02 AM]
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[09/18/25 - 09:01 AM]
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[09/18/25 - 09:01 AM]
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[09/18/25 - 09:00 AM]
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[09/18/25 - 08:15 AM]
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[09/18/25 - 08:07 AM]
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[09/18/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "True Haunting" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Acclaimed master of horror James Wan brings his chilling cinematic vision to real supernatural stories.

[09/18/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Diplomat" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Caught in a whirlwind of crisis diplomacy, Kate must navigate a fragile new administration and a deadly threat with world-shaping consequences.