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[12/17/18 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 17
Updates include: CBS to wrap "Elementary" after seven seasons; Ray Stevenson to star in ABC's "Reef Break"; and Showtime's "SMILF" under investigation over allegations of abusive behavior.

[12/17/18 - 02:16 PM]
Statement from CBS Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of CBS has completed its investigation of former Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves, CBS News, and cultural issues at CBS.

[12/17/18 - 01:54 PM]
HGTV Digital Platforms Offer Fans Exclusive In-Depth Coverage of "A Very Brady Renovation"
New installments will be uploaded weekly and will offer a glimpse of the full series which premieres in 2019.

[12/17/18 - 12:00 PM]
TBS Announces Season Premiere of "American Dad!"
New episodes resume Monday, February 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/17/18 - 11:01 AM]
TNT and Cadence13 Announce "Root of Evil," A True Story Podcast Series and Companion to TNT's Suspense Drama "I Am the Night"
The podcast series will premiere Wednesday, February 13 and joins Turner Podcast Network's portfolio of podcasts available on Apple Podcasts and many other podcast platforms.

[12/17/18 - 11:00 AM]
CBS All Access Renews "Tell Me a Story" for a Second Season
Season two will explore a whole new set of fairy tales and characters.

[12/17/18 - 10:47 AM]
Fan Favorite "Say Yes to the Dress" Returns to TLC, Followed by a Special Crossover Premiere Episode of HGTV's New Series "Say Yes to the Nest"
The six-episode season of "Say Yes to the Nest" premieres on HGTV in March 2019.

[12/17/18 - 10:10 AM]
Make Your Friday Night Special with Jena Friedman on January 25th
Friedman is back in the second installment of "Soft Focus" that features a segment on sexual harassment in gaming and an interview with Presidential hopeful and Belizian fugitive, John McAfee.

[12/17/18 - 10:00 AM]
Channing Dungey Joins Netflix Original Series in Newly Created Leadership Role
Dungey is joining Netflix as Vice President of Original Content, reporting to Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content.

[12/17/18 - 09:50 AM]
"Impossible Enginnering" Returns to Science Channel for Season Four Beginning January 3
The new season shines a light on the brilliant minds behind these marvels and the remarkable level of detail that goes into building these amazing feats of modern day engineering.

[12/17/18 - 09:05 AM]
ABC News Presents a Two-Hour Documentary on John F. Kennedy Jr.'s Life and Last Days, Thursday, Jan. 3
The ABC News documentary explores not only John's life but also the stressors that he was facing in his final days, from apparent turmoil in his marriage to keeping his magazine George afloat.

[12/17/18 - 09:04 AM]
"Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" Donates House to El Refugio for "Christmas on I.C.E." Holiday Special
El Refugio provides visitation to immigrants at Stewart Detention Center in the remote town of Lumpkin, Georgia, as well as free lodging and meals to friends and family members visiting their loved ones.

[12/17/18 - 08:26 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Take Top Honors
The Peacock once again wins the evening among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/17/18 - 08:15 AM]
Staying in Is the New Going Out! Ring in the New Year by Watching 14 Family Friendly Countdowns on Netflix
This new batch of tween content countdowns reflects Netflix's overall investment in the genre.

[12/17/18 - 08:00 AM]
First Look Pictures for "Traitors"
The series, previously known as "Jerusalem," will air on Channel 4 and globally on Netflix outside of the U.K. and Ireland (and China where Netflix is not available) in early 2019.

[12/17/18 - 07:45 AM]
Winter Heats Up With MTV's "Siesta Key"
Season two premieres Tuesday, January 22 at 9:00/8:00c with back-to-back episodes.

[12/17/18 - 07:31 AM]
It's a Wrap on "Don't Try This at Home"
Lead actors on the Netflix series include Maximilian Mundt, Lena Klenke, Danilo Kamperidis, Damian Hardung, Luna Schaller, and Bjarne Mädel.

[12/17/18 - 07:00 AM]
Netflix Original Series "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" Announces Stellar Voice Cast for the Return to Jim Henson's Beloved Classic
Leading the voice cast are Taron Egerton, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nathalie Emmanuel, as Rian, Brea and Deet, three Gelfling heroes.

[12/17/18 - 05:30 AM]
Jeff Bridges to Receive the Cecil B. deMille Award at the 76th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards
Chosen by the HFPA Board of Directors, the Cecil B. deMille Award is given annually to a talented individual who has made a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

[12/16/18 - 08:24 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: UFC Sparks Demo Victory for FOX
The network wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[12/15/18 - 08:39 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Continues Demo Win Streak
The network has won the night among adults 18-49 for 12 straight weeks.

[12/14/18 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 14
Updates include: Netflix renews "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman"; NBC developing small screen take on podcast "The Black Tapes"; and DHX Media to bring the Peanuts characters to Apple.

[12/14/18 - 02:23 PM]
Bravo Media's "Married to Medicine" Season 6 Three-Part Reunion Hits a Fever Pitch on Friday, December 21 at 9PM ET/PT
The subsequent installments will air Sunday, January 6 and 13 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/14/18 - 01:42 PM]
Superstar Recording Artists Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Dierks Bentley, Halsey, Marshmello and Bastille, Panic! At the Disco, Brynn Cartelli and More to Perform on "Voice" Finale
The season finale will also feature special musical collaborations with the Top 4 finalists, which will be announced soon.

[12/14/18 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Picks Up "Bonding" from Rightor Doyle
The dark comedy centers on the relationship between former high-school BFFs, Pete, a recently out gay man, and Tiff, a grad student and secretly one of New York City's top dominatrixes, who reconnect in an unexpected way years later.

[12/14/18 - 10:03 AM]
HBO Films' "Brexit," Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Debuts Jan. 19
This provocative feature-length drama goes behind the scenes, revealing the personalities, strategies and feuds of the Leave and Remain campaigns.

[12/14/18 - 10:00 AM]
ABC Television Network Orders Additional Episodes of Comedies "black-ish," "The Goldbergs," "The Kids Are Alright" and "Single Parents" for the 2018-2019 Season
"Black-ish" has received two additional episodes while the others have been extended by one episode.

[12/14/18 - 09:06 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Official Poster and New Teaser for "Black Monday"
The 10-episode series will premiere on Sunday, January 20 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/14/18 - 09:05 AM]
"Strike Back" Begins Season Six Jan. 25 on Cinemax
The show follows the explosive escapades of Section 20, an elite, multinational, covert special ops team, as it spans the globe fighting a vast web of interconnected criminal and terrorist activity.

[12/14/18 - 08:23 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Thursday Night Football" Powers FOX Victory
The network's last Thursday game of the season delivers top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/14/18 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "Russian Doll" Season 1 - Date Announcement - Netflix
From Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler and Leslye Headland comes "Russian Doll," February 1 on Netflix.

[12/14/18 - 08:01 AM]
DC Universe: The Ultimate Holiday Binge-Watching Destination Anchored with the Season Finale of Original Series "Titans" on December 21
97% of members have watched the exclusive original "Titans."

[12/13/18 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 13
Updates include: CBS revealed to have settled sexual harassment case with Eliza Dushku; Logan Lerman in talks to lead Amazon's "The Hunt"; and Jennifer Garner, J.J. Abrams to re-team for Apple's "My Glory Was I Had Such Friends."

[12/13/18 - 03:14 PM]
Red Nose Day Returns to NBC for Fifth Year with a Special Night of Programming on Thursday May 23, 2019
In 2019, the multi-week fundraising campaign will culminate on Red Nose Day, Thursday, May 23 with a three-hour block of Red Nose Day-themed programming on NBC.

[12/13/18 - 03:02 PM]
"Black Lightning": First Look at "Lightning"!
The network teases China Anne McClain as her crime fighting alter-ego in advance of the show's January 21 return.

[12/13/18 - 02:03 PM]
Video: "Magic for Humans" Season 2 - Announcement - Netflix
Justin Willman will be back for season two in 2019.

[12/13/18 - 01:37 PM]
MTV Unveils Cast For Highly Anticipated "Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club"
Lohan returns to the spotlight as a powerhouse entrepreneur with the launch of her new club, Lohan Beach House in Mykonos, Greece.

[12/13/18 - 01:19 PM]
After Season 3 "The Grand Tour" Will Be Returning for an Even Bigger Adventure
Amazon announced via social media the series will be back for a fourth season.

[12/13/18 - 01:08 PM]
Go Behind-the-Scenes of the World's Premier Automotive Event in "SEMA: Battle of the Builders" on the MotorTrend App and MotorTrend TV Network
The one-hour special airs Monday, January 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/13/18 - 12:18 PM]
"The Twilight Zone" Enlists Greg Kinnear - New Original Series Coming to CBS All Access in 2019
Kinnear will appear in the episode titled "The Traveler" opposite previously announced star Steven Yeun.

[12/13/18 - 12:07 PM]
IFC Aquires Acclaimed Series "Fleabag"
The BAFTA-winning six-part series will premiere on IFC on Boxing Day, Wednesday, December 26.

[12/13/18 - 12:01 PM]
Kaya Scodelario to Star in Netflix Ice-Skating Drama Series "Spinning Out"
She'll replace Emma Roberts, who was originally cast in the lead role of Kat Baker.

[12/13/18 - 11:33 AM]
Production Begins on HBO Documentary Films Presentation "Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind"
The feature-length film will explore Wood's life and career through the unique perspective of her daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, and others who knew her best.

[12/13/18 - 11:00 AM]
Starz Signs Exclusive Two-Year Deal with Writer and Producer Heather Zuhlke
Under the pact, Zuhlke will develop new projects exclusively for the network and join the writing staff of the drama series "The Continental" from Starz and Lionsgate as co-executive producer.

[12/13/18 - 10:02 AM]
When Trouble Is On the Way, One Little Girl Will Save the Day in "Abby Hatcher," Nickelodeon's Brand-New Animated Preschool Series Premiering Tuesday, Jan. 1, at 10 A.M. (ET/PT)
The series tells the story of a little girl with a big heart who helps her friends, the amazing and quirky Fuzzly creatures, fix their mishaps, learn from their mistakes and negotiate their emotions.

[12/13/18 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Films' "O.G." Debuts Feb. 23; Documentary "It's a Hard Truth Ain't It" Debuts Feb. 25
Filmed in Indiana's Pendleton Correctional Facility, an active maximum-security prison, "O.G." follows Louis (Jeffrey Wright), once the head of a prominent prison gang, in the final weeks of his 24-year sentence.

[12/13/18 - 09:50 AM]
Discovery Channel's Hit Motor Series "Garage Rehab" Returns Tuesday, January 8
Richard Rawlings has built an empire as the owner of Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, TX, and last year he set out on a new venture - investing in the transformation of struggling garages across America.

[12/13/18 - 09:41 AM]
Video: FXX First Look for "You're the Worst"
The most beautiful and f'd up love story is coming to a close.

[12/13/18 - 09:02 AM]
"Tigtone" Premieres January 13th on Adult Swim
"Tigtone" is the saga of a quest-addicted hero (Tigtone) who slashes his way through a satirical fantasy universe with melodramatic ferocity and a complete disregard for the collateral damage he inflicts along the way.

[12/13/18 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "One Day at a Time" Season 3 - Date Announcement - Netflix
The Alvarez family is back February 8, only on Netflix.







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[03/03/26 - 12:01 PM]
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Coming in at No. 2 on the English TV list is Season 3 of "The Night Agent" with 9.9 million views.

[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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[03/03/26 - 10:16 AM]
NBC Renews Innovative Reality Travel Competition Series "Destination X" for Season Two
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[03/03/26 - 10:02 AM]
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The series takes viewers inside the colorful world of professional bowling, chronicling five stars of the sport - Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte - as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.

[03/03/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Little House on the Prairie" Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere
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[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
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[03/03/26 - 09:09 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Multi-Year Extensions with Jimmy Rollins and Jeff Francoeur
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[03/03/26 - 09:06 AM]
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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
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[03/03/26 - 08:54 AM]
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[03/03/26 - 08:31 AM]
Roku Adds Apple TV to Premium Subscriptions
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[03/03/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary traces the life of Lamar Odom, from his rise to NBA fame and marriage to Khloé Kardashian to his near-fatal overdose in a Nevada brothel.

[03/03/26 - 08:03 AM]
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