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[09/27/18 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 27
Updates include: Paul Sorvino cast in Epix's "Godfather of Harlem"; Bryce Hodgson named regular on The CW's "iZombie"; and Teddy Sears to recur on NBC's "Chicago Fire."

[09/27/18 - 01:45 PM]
BYUtv Announces Premiere Dates for 4 Family Favorite Series Returning This Fall
"Tricked," "Hetty Feather," "Just Like Mom and Dad" and "Splatalot!" are all due back.

[09/27/18 - 01:00 PM]
Awkwafina to Host "Saturday Night Live" on Oct. 6; Seth Meyers to Host Oct. 13 Telecast
This summer's breakout star was in two of this summer's blockbuster films, "Ocean's 8" and "Crazy Rich Asians."

[09/27/18 - 12:48 PM]
Bravo Media Doubles Down on Design with the Premieres of "Buying It Blind" and "Sweet Home" on November 2
"Buying It Blind" follows six couples on a home buying journey like never before as they purchase a property without ever setting foot inside.

[09/27/18 - 12:47 PM]
BET Taps Powerhouse Singers Kelly Price and Kelly Rowland for New Drama Series "American Soul"
Price joins the cast as a series regular, while Rowland will portray Soul legend Gladys Knight, who was instrumental in launching "Soul Train" to national prominence.

[09/27/18 - 12:36 PM]
Georgia on My Mind: "Outlander" Season Four to Premiere at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Following the screening, the "Outlander" cast and creators will participate in a panel discussion which will be livestreamed on the official Starz "Outlander" Facebook page.

[09/27/18 - 12:08 PM]
Netflix Orders Two Female-Led Dramatic Series, "Virgin River" and "Sweet Magnolias"
Both shows are based on best-selling romance novel collections that follow the lives of female protagonists.

[09/27/18 - 11:32 AM]
Nickelodeon Treats Viewers to Chills and Thrills with Spooktacular Halloween-Themed Premieres Beginning Monday, October 8
Plus: Nicktoons will air brand-new episodes of "Welcome to the Wayne" beginning Monday, October 15.

[09/27/18 - 11:13 AM]
The Arnold-Klein Family "Take On" the Sunshine State and Will Returns to His Roots in All-New Episodes of TLC's "The Little Couple"
The journey begins Tuesday, October 9 at 8:00/7:00c and follows the family every step of the way as they tackle this new chapter in their lives.

[09/27/18 - 11:07 AM]
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Star Terry Crews Named Host of NBC's "America's Got Talent: The Champions"
The series will launch in January and feature the star-studded judges panel from "America's Got Talent" - executive producer Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel.

[09/27/18 - 11:00 AM]
Freeform Celebrates One of the Most Iconic Halloween Films with a Star-Studded "Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash"
The 90-minute special, filmed at the iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery to celebrate the movie's status as a Halloween staple, will premiere on Saturday, October 20.

[09/27/18 - 10:17 AM]
Hulu Greenlights Star-Studded Animated Comedy "Crossing Swords" from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
The all-star lineup of voice actors includes Nicholas Hoult, Luke Evans, Seth Green, Tony Hale, Wendi McClendon-Covey, Breckin Meyer, Adam Pally, Adam Ray, Tara Strong and Alanna Ubach.

[09/27/18 - 10:08 AM]
After a Four Year Hiatus, Fan Favorites Joe Budden and Cyn Santana Return to VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: New York"
The new "it" couple star alongside several newcomers and series vets who are climbing their way to the top in the city that never sleeps.

[09/27/18 - 10:06 AM]
FYI's Culinary Series "Scraps" Returns for Season 2 with Chef Joel Gamoran - Thursday, October 11 at 10pm ET/PT
Each episode of "Scraps" follows Chef Joel Gamoran to a new city where he partners with brilliant chefs and fellow food waste champions to celebrate the local cuisine and create a delicious meal with food items most people would consider to be waste.

[09/27/18 - 10:01 AM]
Josh Gates Explores the Great Beyond in Discovery's Four-Part Special Event "Expedition Unknown: Search for the Afterlife"
From a ghost hunt at one of the most haunted places on earth to getting a firsthand glimpse of the afterlife with ancient medicine, Josh will put it all on the line for a glance of what's beyond this life.

[09/27/18 - 09:20 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, FOX Share Adults 18-49 Crown
FOX's "Empire" leads the night in demos while NBC's "Chicago Fire" is the most-watched program overall.

[09/27/18 - 09:03 AM]
Video: "Follow This" Part Two - Official Trailer - Netflix
The 15-minute series from BuzzFeed and Netflix returns with all new episodes covering culture, politics, and the weird corners of the internet.

[09/27/18 - 08:44 AM]
Cartoon Network and Minecraft Deepen Content Partnership with MINECON Earth Livestreaming Event Saturday, Sept. 29
Packed with juicy Minecraft info, the livestream will include pre- and post-show bits, as well as some community panels.

[09/27/18 - 08:42 AM]
Science Channel Favorite "Outrageous Acts of Science" Returns for New Season on Wednesday, October 17 at 10 PM
The Science Channel fan favorite puts the spotlight on the web's most ingenious, funniest, daring, outrageous and bizarre clips, while the world's best science experts try to explain exactly what is happening!

[09/27/18 - 08:31 AM]
"A President Show Documentary: The Fall of Donald Trump" Premieres on Monday, October 22 at 11:00 pm ET/PT on Comedy Central
Set in the year 2030, the special looks back at the last days of the Trump Administration through the eyes of its key members.

[09/27/18 - 08:25 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Acquires U.S. TV Rights to "The Cold Blue" from Paul G. Allen's Vulcan Productions
The documentary will debut on HBO in June 2019.

[09/27/18 - 08:01 AM]
The "2018 American Music Awards" to Honor Aretha Franklin With Special Tribute
Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans, friends of the late, luminary singer/songwriter, will take the AMAs stage for a moving tribute honoring Franklin's gospel roots and iconic gospel album, "Amazing Grace."

[09/27/18 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "House of Cards" - Watch the Official Teaser for the Sixth and Final Season
The final chapter will launch on November 2 on Netflix.

[09/27/18 - 06:01 AM]
Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Ramps Up Production of Five Court Series
Said projects feature Judge Mablean Ephriam, Judge Cristina Perez, Judge Kevin Ross, Judge Glenda Hatchett and Judge Karen Mills-Francis.

[09/27/18 - 05:30 AM]
"A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway" Brings Witching Season to NBC with Special Musical Event
This televised concert featuring songs from the blockbuster musical hit "Wicked" will showcase a cavalcade of special guest stars to help celebrate the music and the magic of the show that tells the story of what happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in.

[09/27/18 - 12:04 AM]
Video: "Little Things" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Find out how Dhruv and Kavya navigate through their relationship when familiarity creeps in.

[09/26/18 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 26
Updates include: Toby Huss, Anna Baryshnikov among latest cast in Apple's "Dickinson"; Samantha Corbin-Miller to import Canada's "19-2" for CBS; Vanessa Bell Calloway tapped for Netflix's "Unbelievable."

[09/26/18 - 03:08 PM]
TV One Premieres Brand New Episodes of Hit Series "Unsung Hollywood" and "Uncensored" Back-to-Back on One Big Night Starting Sunday, October 7 at 9 P.M. ET/8C
The former kicks off with the story of the iconic African American film "The Best Man."

[09/26/18 - 01:54 PM]
Amazon Announces Prime Exclusive, "The Drive," A "Thursday Night Football" Pre-Game Show Hosted by Charissa Thompson and Rachel Lindsay
"The Drive" will interview two opposing players on and off the field as they gear up for their "Thursday Night Football" game.

[09/26/18 - 01:32 PM]
Bravo Media Travels to the Heart of the Heartland in the New Four-Part Event Series "Welcome to Waverly" Premiering Every Night at 10PM from Monday, October 22 - Thursday, October 25
Taking place in Waverly, Kansas, where the population is 563, the new docu-series breaks down what happens when big city sensibility meets small town values.

[09/26/18 - 12:17 PM]
HGTV's "My Lottery Dream Home" Delivers Its Highest-Rated Season Premiere Yet
HGTV further spins the numbers for Friday, September 21.

[09/26/18 - 11:16 AM]
MTV's "How Far Is Tattoo Far?" Premieres Thursday, October 11th at 9PM ET/PT
The series puts relationships through the ultimate test of trust by asking pairs of friends, family members and couples to design tattoos for one another that won't be revealed until after they've been permanently inked.

[09/26/18 - 11:09 AM]
Sundance Now's First-Ever Original Scripted Podcast "Exeter," Starring Jeanne Tripplehorn and Ray McKinnon, Will Premiere on the Service Starting Thursday October 25
Season two of the thriller podcast series has also been greenlit with new episodes slated to premiere in early 2019.

[09/26/18 - 10:46 AM]
Season Six of Hit Bounce Original Series "Family Time" Premieres Mon. Oct. 1 at 9/8c
New season six episodes will debut on Bounce Monday nights this fall and will also be available on Tuesdays on the popular subscription video-on-demand service Brown Sugar, along with complete seasons one through five.

[09/26/18 - 10:16 AM]
Oxygen Media Explores the Real Life Horror Story of the Co-Ed Killer in "Kemper on Kemper: Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer"
The two-hour special premieres Saturday, October 20 at 7:00/6:00c.

[09/26/18 - 10:07 AM]
The CW Reveals the Backdrop for This Year's Crossover Event Is "Elseworlds"
As previously announced, the three-night event kicks off Sunday, December 9 on the network.

[09/26/18 - 10:06 AM]
TNT Taps Frank Pugliese as Showrunner for New Limited Series, "The Angel of Darkness"
The latest limited series is based on the sequel to author Caleb Carr's best-selling "The Alienist."

[09/26/18 - 10:00 AM]
"RX: Early Detection, A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee," Chronicling Her Battle with Breast Cancer, Debuts Oct. 8, Exclusively on HBO
Capturing the most intimate moments of her story, the film highlights the importance of early detection and informed decision-making in regards to treatment options.

[09/26/18 - 09:43 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Kicks Off 27th Season as #1 Friday Newsmagazine Across the Board
Leading up to the series premiere, Oxygen will run an all-day "Dateline: Secrets Uncovered" marathon.

[09/26/18 - 09:21 AM]
CBS Announces Plans for a Large-Scale Television and Film Production Facility Near Toronto
Currently, CBS Television Studios shoots "Star Trek: Discovery" and "In the Dark" in Toronto, in addition to several other productions in Canada, including the reboot of "Charmed."

[09/26/18 - 09:06 AM]
History Unveils First-Look of Mark Hamill in Season Two of Drama Series "Knightfall"
Hamill plays "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.

[09/26/18 - 09:01 AM]
Pop TV's Scripted Comedy "Florida Girls" Starts Production Headlined by an All-Female Lead Cast
The 10-episode series follows four women who are forced to confront their stagnant lives when their only ambitious friend moves away to follow her dreams.

[09/26/18 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Leads Demo Race; CBS Tops Total Viewers
The Peacock's "New Amsterdam" and the Eye's "FBI" both post adults 18-49 gains from last year's offerings.

[09/26/18 - 06:33 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Daredevil" Season 3 - Burn - Netflix
Season three of "Marvel's Daredevil" debuts exclusively on Netflix October 19.

[09/26/18 - 06:00 AM]
Multiplatinum Global Artist Cardi B Feat. Award-Winning Latin Artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin to Perform at the "2018 American Music Awards"
The trio joins previously announced performers benny blanco with Halsey and Khalid, Mariah Carey, Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Carrie Underwood.

[09/26/18 - 05:49 AM]
"Team Coco Presents Conan & Friends: An Evening of Stand-Up and Investment Tips" Kicks Off Eighteen-City National Tour on Friday, November 2
Rory Scovel, Ron Funches, Deon Cole, Laurie Kilmartin, Marina Franklin, James Veitch, Taylor Tomlinson, Moses Storm and Flula Borg are among the featured acts.

[09/25/18 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 25
Updates include: Justin Cornwell to star in NBC's "The InBetween"; TBS's "Twenties" sets principal cast; and Pop passes on comedy pilot "The Demons of Dorian Gunn."

[09/25/18 - 06:01 PM]
Tonight on "Dancing with the Stars," ABC Announces the Cast of Celebrity Kids for Upcoming "Dancing with the Stars: Juniors," Premiering Sunday, Oct. 7
This season's lineup of celebrity kid dancers includes a Screen Actors Guild Award-nominated actor, a professional skateboarder, an ABC comedy star, a runway model, two Disney Channel stars and the youngest boy to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

[09/25/18 - 03:42 PM]
"Monday Night Football" Helps ESPN Win the Night in Households, Viewers and All Key Male and Adult Demos
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, September 24.

[09/25/18 - 03:13 PM]
FOX Gives Straight-to-Series Order to Animated Comedy "Bless the Harts," To Air During the 2019-2020 Season
The voice ensemble includes Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell and Ike Barinholtz.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
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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]
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
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[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
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[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
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[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
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[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"
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[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.