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[08/22/13 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 22
Updates include: NBC to bring "Reality Bites" to the small screen; "Saturday Night Live" eyes potential featured players; and Jacob Bertrand tapped as lead on two Disney XD pilots.

[08/22/13 - 03:36 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Duck Dynasty" Racks Up Another 10 Million Viewers
Plus: numbers for E!'s "The Soup," OWN's "Love Thy Neighbor" and Syfy's "Joe Rogan Questions Everything."

[08/22/13 - 03:31 PM]
Syfy Unveils Additional Casting for Upcoming Drama Pilot, "High Moon"
Peter Macon, Dana Davis, Jonathan Tucker and Charity Wakefield will join the previously cast Chris Diamantopoulos and Jake Sandvig.

[08/22/13 - 02:37 PM]
"Baby Daddy" Hits 5 Week High in Adults 18-49
ABC Family spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 21.

[08/22/13 - 02:22 PM]
Syfy's "Ghost Mine" Returns September 4 at 10 PM ET/PT for an All-New Season of Mining for Gold and Ghosts
Plus: look for the "Ghost Mine: Back on the Mountain" special to lead into said premiere at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/22/13 - 01:41 PM]
FOX Sports 1 and MLB Productions Collaborate for "Mission October"
The first of eight episodes will debut Monday, August 26 at 7:30/6:30c on Fox Sports 1.

[08/22/13 - 01:17 PM]
MTV Takes the Summer Concert Scene by Mobile Truck on the "VMA Pop-Up Tour" Presented by Verizon in Celebration of the 2013 "MTV Video Music Awards"
The "VMA Pop-Up Tour" presented by Verizon kicked off on Saturday, August 10 at Williamsburg Park in Brooklyn, NY at the Mad Decent Block Party.

[08/22/13 - 12:50 PM]
"Family Feud" Gets Ready to Kick Off an All New Season! Season Set to Premiere Monday, September 16, 2013
In the all-new season, host Steve Harvey will be joined by some hilarious families, as they compete for the chance to win a bevy of cash prizes.

[08/22/13 - 12:48 PM]
Showtime(R) Releases Official Posters for the Third Season of Its Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R)-Winning Series "Homeland"
Plus: watch the new "Haunted" trailer for the upcoming season, due Sunday, September 29.

[08/22/13 - 12:04 PM]
New Series "Digfellas" Premieres Wednesday, September 4 with Back-to-Back Episodes at 8:00 P.M. and 8:30 P.M. on Travel Channel
In each episode, Bill Ladd and Howard Hewitt investigate, isolate and excavate a history-rich location, in search of precious relics and antiques.

[08/22/13 - 12:01 PM]
ESPN's 2013-14 ACC Men's College Basketball Schedule
The 2013-14 lineup includes the addition of new conference members Notre Dame, Pitt and Syracuse.

[08/22/13 - 11:57 AM]
Encores of "The Tonight Show," "Late Night" Defeat ABC, CBS Time-Slot Competition in Key Demos for Week of Aug. 12-16
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of August 12-16.

[08/22/13 - 11:54 AM]
MTV to Air First Look at Exclusive Footage from Summit Entertainment's "Divergent" with an Introduction by Stars Shailene Woodley and Theo James
The highly anticipated film is based on the first book in the New York Times bestselling trilogy written by Veronica Roth.

[08/22/13 - 11:19 AM]
Daniel Is Back with New Episodes of "Tosh.0" Premiering on Comedy Central(R) Tuesday, September 3 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
Currently in its fifth season, the new episodes will lead into the second season of "Brickleberry."

[08/22/13 - 10:50 AM]
"Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" from Bravo Media and Magical Elves Wins Emmy(R) Award for Multiplatform Storytelling
On the brink of its third season, "Last Chance Kitchen" brings together two eliminated chef'testants on a digital platform to compete for redemption and a spot in the "Top Chef" finale.

[08/22/13 - 10:47 AM]
Smitten by Kittens? Animal Planet's "Too Cute!" Has Fans Falling for Felines
On Saturday, September 7, the series reveals the fan-favorite feline antics in a countdown of the top-20 most adorable kitten moments.

[08/22/13 - 10:40 AM]
E! Announces New Travel Series "Party On" Taking Viewers to the World's Most Glamorous Destinations and A-List Vacation Hotspots
Jacqueline M. Wood hosts the eight-episode series, which heads to exclusive resorts and gorgeous beaches around the world to soak up the local party scene.

[08/22/13 - 10:34 AM]
Style Media Reveals the 12 Contestants Vying to Be America's Next Trendsetting Designer on "Styled to Rock"
The new series, featuring mentors Pharrell Williams, Erin Wasson and Rihanna's stylist Mel Ottenberg, will premiere Tuesday, November 5 at 8:00/7:00c.

[08/22/13 - 10:02 AM]
ABC to Flip "Mistresses" Originals, "Castle" Repeats on Mondays for Remainder of Summer
"Mistresses" will air at 9:00/8:00c followed by "Castle" at 10:00/9:00c going forward.

[08/22/13 - 09:57 AM]
The Paley Center for Media Announces Panelist Lineup for 2013 PaleyFestPreviews: Fall TV
CBS's "We Are Men" will kick things off on Friday, September 6 with a panel and screening.

[08/22/13 - 09:48 AM]
Discovery Channel in Development with Lionsgate on Mini-Series "North and South"
The project will be based on the trilogy of "North and South" novels by John Jakes, who mingles the lives of historical personages and strong characters.

[08/22/13 - 09:42 AM]
New Discovery Channel Series Goes Inside the Extreme and Dangerous World of Metal Welders in Alaska
"Alaskan Steel Men," a three-part series, premieres Friday, August 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/22/13 - 09:40 AM]
Dave Attell Reunites with Comedy Central(R) for Its First Uncensored Late Night Series and a One-Hour Special
The eight episode series and the one-hour stand-up special are executive produced by Attell and 3 Arts and set to premiere in 2014.

[08/22/13 - 09:04 AM]
Queen Latifah to Host New CBS Special "Teach," Friday, Sept. 6
The special captures the essence of what it means to be a teacher through the lens and extensive footage of a year-in-the-life of four public school teachers.

[08/22/13 - 08:42 AM]
New Episodes of CMT's Hit Series "Dog and Beth: On the Hunt" Premiere Saturday, August 24 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
This marks the premiere of the first of 11 new episodes, and this time, Dog, Beth and Leland are joined by Leland's 18-year-old son, Dakota, for his very first hunt.

[08/22/13 - 08:41 AM]
"America's Got Talent" Ranks #1 in Its Time Period in Total Viewers and Is the #1 Show of That Night by That Measure
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 21.

[08/22/13 - 08:26 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "MasterChef" Rises in Latest FOX Victory
The network wins the demo race while NBC is the most-watched network behind "America's Got Talent."

[08/22/13 - 07:39 AM]
ABC's "Kimmel" Scores Summer Highs in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of August 12-16.

[08/22/13 - 07:23 AM]
Get Ready for Some Awk-tober Shenanigans When the Fall Season of MTV's Hit Comedy Series "Awkward" Premieres on Tuesday, October 22 at 10:30 PM ET/PT
The 10 episodes will conclude the second half of its expanded 20-episode third season.

[08/22/13 - 06:03 AM]
MTV Reveals the Contents of the Official 2013 "MTV Video Music Awards" Talent Gift Bags
As a tribute to Brooklyn hosting the event, the official talent gift bag will feature a selection of locally based companies and products for attending celebrities to enjoy.

[08/22/13 - 05:30 AM]
CBS Corporation and Verizon Reach Content Carriage Agreement
As part of the agreement, CBS owned stations in various Verizon markets including New York, Los Angeles and Dallas, will continue to be distributed to FiOS TV subscribers.

[08/21/13 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 21
Updates include: Nickelodeon orders six more episodes of "The Haunted Hathaways"; E! extends "The Soup Investigates"; and FX gives pilot order to animated "Bigfoot."

[08/21/13 - 04:32 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Rizzoli & Isles" Claims Top Spot in Viewers, Demos
Plus: numbers for HBO's "Hard Knocks," GSN's "The Chase" and Comedy Central's "The Jeselnik Offensive."

[08/21/13 - 01:58 PM]
Syfy Gets "Camera Ready"
Each week, contestants will realize fantastical characters through their dazzling costume creations, incorporating non-traditional materials and technology into some pieces.

[08/21/13 - 01:41 PM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Doubles Episode Order of Tyler Perry's Popular Comedy "Love Thy Neighbor"
The current cycle will have its two-episode finale tonight with the new episodes premiering in January 2014.

[08/21/13 - 01:34 PM]
Taylor Spreitler ("Melissa & Joey") and Melissa Peterman ("Baby Daddy") to Participate in Live Twitter Chats for New Comedy Wednesdays
They'll be up on @TaylorSpreitler and @Followtheblonde during tonight's telecasts.

[08/21/13 - 01:18 PM]
The Wasabi Warriors Return to the Dojo for a Fourth Season of Disney XD's "Kickin' It"
Production on the martial arts inspired series will resume in Los Angeles this November for a 2014 premiere.

[08/21/13 - 12:23 PM]
Omari Hardwick Adds "Power" to Starz Drama
He will play James "Ghost" St. Patrick, a wealthy New York City nightclub owner who caters to the city's elite.

[08/21/13 - 12:03 PM]
ESPN's 2013-14 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Schedule
The 10-member conference includes Cincinnati, UConn, Louisville, Rutgers and USF, plus first-year members UCF, Houston, Memphis, SMU and Temple.

[08/21/13 - 12:00 PM]
Destination America's New Series "King of Thrones" Premieres Tuesday, September 10 at 10PM E/P
The series follows Hoxie Homes and Remodeling, a northern Minnesota-based crew of contractors, carpenters and designers who've built a "crap-load" of high-end bathrooms.

[08/21/13 - 11:45 AM]
Season Two of Disney Channel's Hit Comedy "Dog with a Blog" Premieres Friday, September 20
Upcoming guest stars this season include Leigh-Allyn Baker and Peyton Meyer.

[08/21/13 - 11:31 AM]
Former Steelers Running Back Jerome Bettis Joins ESPN as NFL Analyst
The 13-year NFL veteran will appear on "NFL Live" and "SportsCenter" and contribute to other ESPN platforms, beginning September 1.

[08/21/13 - 11:02 AM]
USA Is the #1 Cable Network for the 8th Consecutive Summer
USA spins the numbers for the summer to date.

[08/21/13 - 10:04 AM]
E! Entertainment Presents New Special "Attack of the Celebrity Bikinis" Premiering Thursday, August 29th at 10:00 PM ET/PT on E!
Julianne Hough, Nina Dobrev and Elle Macpherson are among those featured in the special.

[08/21/13 - 10:01 AM]
Season Five of "Regular Show" Premieres Monday, September 2, at 7:30 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network
Plus: look for a special Halloween episode and a 30-minute Thanksgiving special.

[08/21/13 - 09:55 AM]
"Real Fear 2: The Truth Behind (More) Movies" Premieres Friday, September 6 @ 9 PM ET on Chiller
In this two-hour special, paranormal investigators explore the terrifying factual stories that served as the basis for some of the scariest horror movies of all time.

[08/21/13 - 09:44 AM]
Aziz Ansari and Andy Samberg Join All-Star Roster of Roasters for the "Comedy Central Roast of James Franco"
They'll join Nick Kroll, Natasha Leggero, Jeff Ross and Sarah Silverman on stage during the August 25 taping at Culver Studios.

[08/21/13 - 09:42 AM]
Bravo Media Offers a Second Helping of "Eat, Drink, Love" Next Week
On Thursday, August 29, the series moves to its new day and 10:00/9:00c timeslot.

[08/21/13 - 09:23 AM]
TBS Scores Across-the-Board Growth on Strength of "Sullivan & Son," "Deal With It" and "The Big Bang Theory"
Plus: new series "Trust Me, I'm a Game Show Host" and "Ground Floor" to launch on Tuesday, October 22 and Thursday, November 14, respectively.

[08/21/13 - 09:22 AM]
TNT to Claim Four of Basic Cable's Top 10 Summer Series, More than Any Other Network
Plus: "Major Crimes" and "Boston's Finest" to return on Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26, respectively.







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[11/04/24 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Zombieverse 2: New Blood" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The groundbreaking K-zombie series returns bolder than ever, with enhanced zombies, new members and wilder quests full of non-stop thrills and laughter.

[11/04/24 - 02:01 PM]
"Outer Banks" Renewed for Fifth and Final Season Following Fan Celebrations at Poguelandia and Multi-Country Pogue Tour
The news comes two days after the second Poguelandia: An Outer Banks Experience, held November 2 at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

[11/04/24 - 01:31 PM]
Acorn TV's Hit Detective Crime Drama "Dalgliesh" Returns with All-New Episodes Monday, December 2
Season 3 is made up of three distinct mysteries, each two episodes long.

[11/04/24 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Unveils Lineup of New and Returning Beloved Holiday Programming
New programming for 2024 includes "Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular" and "A Motown Christmas," hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey.

[11/04/24 - 11:01 AM]
The Final Bell: Production Begins for the Third and Final Season of "Heartbreak High"
In Season 3, it's time for Hartley High's graduating class to say 'goodbye' to school, and 'hello' to adulthood!

[11/04/24 - 11:01 AM]
NBC's "The Voice" Taps Music Icon Sting and Multi-Hyphenate Jennifer Hudson as Season 26 Mega Mentors
Hudson joins Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire while Sting joins coaches Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani to mentor the remaining artists as each team prepares for the Knockouts, beginning Monday, November 11.

[11/04/24 - 10:31 AM]
Aussie Luke Hemsworth Joins the Cast of Prime Video's Global Hit Series "Deadloch" Season Two
Hemsworth will join lead cast members Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama and Alicia Gardiner.

[11/04/24 - 08:32 AM]
Netflix Announces Release of the Documentary "Avicii - I'm Tim" and Avicii's Last Show from Ibiza's Ushuaia
The documentary "Avicii - I'm Tim" and "Avicii - My Last Show" will launch globally on Netflix on December 31.

[11/04/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" - Narrator Announcement, Sneak Peek & Key Art Debut
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[11/04/24 - 08:02 AM]
"La Liberacion" Will Premiere Exclusively on Prime Video on January 17
The unique series created and directed by noted filmmaker Alejandra Márquez Abella premieres January 17 on Prime Video.

[11/04/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On December 26, 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey woke up the morning after a loving family Christmas to discover their youngest child, six-year-old JonBenét, was missing, a chilling ransom note left downstairs.

[11/04/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland" - Official Trailer - Hulu
St Nick (voiced by Gerard Butler) receives a delayed letter on Christmas Eve from the Princess of Hearts.

[11/03/24 - 07:30 PM]
Video: AMC Networks Releases a First Look at Season Three of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon"
Starring Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride as the beloved characters "Daryl Dixon" and "Carol Peletier," the new season is set to premiere in 2025 on AMC and AMC+.

[11/02/24 - 06:12 PM]
Video: "Outer Banks" Season 4 - Part 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Buried secrets surface as the Pogues race to find a legendary artifact - with a dangerous gang of rival treasure hunters hot on their trail.

[11/01/24 - 03:15 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces "Price of Fame: The Liam Payne Story - A Special Edition of 20/20," Airing Nov. 3 at 10 P.M. EST on ABC
The one-hour special explores Liam Payne's meteoric rise to celebrity as a member of boy band One Direction and his personal journey, including his struggles with mental health and the pressures of stardom, as well as his efforts to reinvent himself as a solo artist.