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[03/17/14 - 11:50 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 17
Updates include: Nick at Nite's "See Dad Run" to end after three seasons; Jason Jones to lead NBC's "Love Is Relative"; and Georgia King is the latest bound for CBS's "The Odd Couple."

[03/17/14 - 05:01 PM]
Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton Confirmed to Present at the "2014 MTV Movie Awards"
Hosted by comedian and late night host Conan O'Brien, the show will air live on Sunday, April 13 from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

[03/17/14 - 03:38 PM]
A&E Pulls "Breaking Boston"; Shifts "The First 48," "Beyond Scared Straight" Back to Thursdays
The newcomer - in which four blue-collar women in their twenties try to break the cycle of their peers - opened to modest results this past Thursday.

[03/17/14 - 02:56 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: ABC Tops Demo Charts with "Shark Tank," "20/20"
Plus: numbers for Cinemax's "Banshee," Investigation Discovery's "Nightmare Next Door" and Animal Planet's "Tanked."

[03/17/14 - 01:51 PM]
VH1 Remixes Monday Nights with New and Returning Shows on March 31
"T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle," "Black Ink Crew" and"This Is HOT 97" will join current Monday entry "Basketball Wives: LA."

[03/17/14 - 01:36 PM]
Men's College Basketball: Exclusive Coverage of Every NIT Game across ESPN Networks
Every NIT game on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3 will also be available via WatchESPN, accessible online at WatchESPN.com and more.

[03/17/14 - 01:15 PM]
HBO Remembers David Brenner with an Encore Presentation of His 2000 HBO Solo Special "David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance"
The special can be seen this Thursday, March 20 on the HBO Comedy channel as well as HBO GO starting this Wednesday, March 19.

[03/17/14 - 12:35 PM]
Lifetime Launches First Global Premiere with "Return to Zero" Starring Minnie Driver, Paul Adelstein, Alfred Molina, Connie Nielsen and Kathy Baker
Debuting in the U.S. on Saturday, May 17, the film will also air in Canada, the U.K., Spain, France, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, and Hong Kong.

[03/17/14 - 12:30 PM]
ABC Family Greenlights Three New Drama Pilots and Orders Additional Seasons of Its Hit Comedy Series, "Melissa & Joey" and "Baby Daddy"
The newcomers include "Alice in Arabia," "Recovery Road" and "Unstrung."

[03/17/14 - 11:30 AM]
Participant Media's Pivot to Bring Peabody Awards to TV
The network will produce and televise original prime-time specials spotlighting the annual winners selected by the Peabody adjudication board.

[03/17/14 - 11:27 AM]
The Hub Network Announces Brand New Transformers Series in Production Now for 2015
Taking place years after the battle between Autobots and Decepticons in "Transformers Prime," this all new series centers around our hero Bumblebee stepping up to lead a brand new team of Autobots.

[03/17/14 - 11:01 AM]
Destination America Takes on Backwoods Security in Its New Series "Prepper Hillbillies"
The newcomer launches Saturday, April 5 at 10:00/9:00c with back-to-back episodes.

[03/17/14 - 10:46 AM]
Live + 7 Day Ratings: "Modern Family" Delivers Biggest-Ever Playback Lift and Leads Wednesday by 2.0 Rating Points
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of February 24-March 2.

[03/17/14 - 10:39 AM]
"Switched at Birth" Star Lucas Grabeel and "The Fosters" Star Danny Nucci to Chat Live with Fans on Twitter During the East Coast Broadcasts of the ABC Family Series, Airing Monday, March 17
They'll be up on @MrGrabeel and @TheDannyNucci during their respective telecasts.

[03/17/14 - 10:23 AM]
Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra Launch All-New Meditation Experience "Finding Your Flow"
The free 21-day meditation experience, which begins on Monday, April 14, will serve as a powerful and energizing inner guide for transforming your life.

[03/17/14 - 10:08 AM]
"The University of Sing Sing," The Story of Inmates Working Toward a Diploma and a Fresh Start Through a Transformative Program, Debuts March 31, Exclusively on HBO
The program draws a myriad of supporters, including rapper and actor Ice-T, business magnate Warren Buffet and singer and activist Harry Belafonte.

[03/17/14 - 09:53 AM]
"America's Pregame" Coming to FOX Sports 1 - New Series Prepares Fans for The Night's Top Sports Events Premieres Monday, April 7
Hosted by Mike Hill, the new hour-long program on FOX Sports 1 will originate from the Fox Network Center in Los Angeles.

[03/17/14 - 09:48 AM]
USA Network Invites "Psych" Fans to "Psych All-Night" on Friday, March 21 Leading Up to the Series Finale Episode
This six-hour marathon dubbed a "Night of a Million Hundred Goodbyes" will begin at midnight and feature six of the cast's favorite episodes from the last eight seasons.

[03/17/14 - 08:45 AM]
In Total Viewers, "Crisis" and "Believe" Hit NBC Time Slot Highs, Excluding Nights of Sports and Golden Globes, Since January 2013
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 16.

[03/17/14 - 08:35 AM]
"Resurrection" Is Sunday's #1 Broadcast - Doubling NBC's "Believe" Premiere at 9pm
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 16.

[03/17/14 - 08:25 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Week Two of "Resurrection" Helps ABC Top Demos
The Alphabet's newcomer dips nearly 17% from last week among adults 18-49.

[03/17/14 - 08:02 AM]
New Cult Classic Movie "Big Ass Spider!" Premieres on Syfy Saturday, April 19 at 9PM
In the film, starring Greg Grunberg, a giant alien spider escapes from a military lab and terrorizes Los Angeles.

[03/17/14 - 07:42 AM]
Cast Your Vote Now! Bravo Media's First Annual "Real Housewives Awards" Culminates on March 21
Andy Cohen will announce The Lifetime Achievement Award (a non-voting category) on March 20 during a hosted first look of a new episode of "The Real Housewives of New York City."

[03/17/14 - 06:28 AM]
DIY Network Begins Production on New Series "The Shatner Project"
The five-episode series, produced by Scott Sternberg Productions, will follow the home renovation of actor William Shatner.

[03/17/14 - 06:01 AM]
ABC's New Groundbreaking Summer Reality Series "Rising Star" Kicks Off Nationwide Auditions on Saturday, March 29th
The U.S. series is helmed by executive producers Ken Warwick ("American Idol") and Nicolle Yaron ("The Voice").

[03/16/14 - 06:15 PM]
Turner Sports and CBS Sports' Exclusive Coverage of the 2014 NCAA(R) Division I Men's Basketball Championship Tips Off March 18
Brian Anderson and Dan Bonner will call Tuesday's First Four games with reporter Kristine Leahy.

[03/16/14 - 03:02 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with ABC
The Alphabet's Saturday edition of "20/20" leads all programs in both categories.

[03/16/14 - 10:01 AM]
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" Delivers NBC's Biggest Overall Audience in Its Time Period, Excluding Sports, in Three Years
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, March 15.

[03/16/14 - 08:40 AM]
"Nightline Prime" Opens with a 2-1/2 Month Time Slot High and "20/20" Is Saturday's #1 Show
ABC spins the numbers for Saturday, March 15.

[03/15/14 - 08:46 AM]
"Grimm" Captures Its Top Rating Since Dec. 6 and Equals Its Highest Rating Since Opening Its Season Oct. 25
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, March 14.

[03/15/14 - 08:31 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Keeps Demo Streak Alive for ABC
Plus: "Hannibal" posts double-digit growth from last week among adults 18-49 for NBC.

[03/15/14 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Wins 3rd Straight Friday with "Shark Tank" and "20/20" Tied as the #1 TV Show
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, March 14.

[03/14/14 - 11:56 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 14
Updates include: Anthony LaPaglia to lead "Red Zone" at CBS; Josh Lucas joins NBC's "The Mysteries of Laura"; and Melissa George lands lead on Richard LaGravenese's ABC pilot.

[03/14/14 - 03:12 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Big Bang Theory" Continues Its Reign for CBS
Plus: numbers for FX's "Saint George," USA's "Sirens" and Bravo's "Online Dating Rituals of the American Male."

[03/14/14 - 01:25 PM]
The "Pretty Little Liars" Cast Tells All in the First-Ever Cast Live Tweet Event During the East Coast Broadcast of the Season Finale, Airing Tuesday, March 18 on ABC Family
Executive producers Joseph Dougherty (@Kockenlocker), Oliver Goldstick (@olivergoldstick) and I. Marlene King (@imarleneking) will also be tweeting along with fans.

[03/14/14 - 01:00 PM]
Men's College Basketball: ESPN's Most-Viewed and Highest-Rated Regular Season Ever
ESPN spins the numbers for said coverage to date this season.

[03/14/14 - 12:15 PM]
Showtime(R) Elevates Nazanin Boniadi to Series Regular for "Homeland's" Highly-Anticipated Fourth Season
Boniadi plays Fara Sherazi, the strong-willed Muslim CIA analyst who Saul (Mandy Patinkin) recruited for her expertise in international banking.

[03/14/14 - 11:09 AM]
Robert Kelly & Elizabeth Gillies Cast in "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll" Pilot
They'll join Denis Leary and John Corbett in the comedy project, which was also written by Leary.

[03/14/14 - 10:24 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Announces Grand Prize Winner of "Live's Search for Unstoppable Moms"
Liz Norden of Stoneham, Massachusetts will take home the grand prize of $100,000.

[03/14/14 - 10:14 AM]
NBC and Golf Channel Roll Out Coverage Fit for "The King" at Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard
The NBC Sports Group will dedicate more than 40 total hours of news and tournament action, which includes 23 live hours of combined tournament coverage on NBC and Golf Channel.

[03/14/14 - 10:01 AM]
TNT to Roll Out 10 Original Series This Summer, Including More Scripted Dramas Than Any Basic Cable Network Ever
Highlights include the new season of "Major Crimes" and the premiere of "Murder in the First" on Monday, June 9.

[03/14/14 - 09:40 AM]
Future SEC Men's Basketball Tournament Early Rounds to Air Exclusively on SEC Network
The expanded coverage will mark the first time the entire tournament will be nationally televised.

[03/14/14 - 09:32 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Television and Film Star Anne Heche Joins USA Network's International Thriller "Dig"
Heche will play Lynn, the head of the Jerusalem FBI office and Peter's (Jason Isaacs) boss.

[03/14/14 - 09:31 AM]
"The Big Bang Theory," "The Millers" and "Two and a Half Men" Sweep Time Periods
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, March 13.

[03/14/14 - 09:06 AM]
ESPN Covers Every Session, Every Match of NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
ESPN will televise the semifinals and finals, while ESPNU televises the first and second sessions, the quarterfinals and medal round.

[03/14/14 - 09:05 AM]
More Performers Announced for ACM Awards, Sunday, April 6 on CBS
Eric Church, Toby Keith, and Lady Antebellum with legendary musician Stevie Nicks have been added to the all-star lineup of performances scheduled.

[03/14/14 - 09:05 AM]
Adult Swim Premieres New "Rick and Morty" Episode on Instagram!
Fans can be the first to see Monday's new episode online right now on the "Rick and Morty" Instagram account.

[03/14/14 - 08:43 AM]
"Parenthood" Matches the Prior Week's 18-49 Rating and Is Up 2% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 13.

[03/14/14 - 08:34 AM]
"Grey's Anatomy" Beats "American Idol's" Move to 9pm in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 13.

[03/14/14 - 08:29 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Demos for Third Straight Week
Plus: The Eye's "The Crazy Ones" is the only series up week-to-week among adults 18-49.







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[04/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
Paramount+ Greenlights New Reality Series, "Team Moms," Executive Produced by Kim Kardashian and Love Island Producers, ITV
"Team Moms" launches viewers into the world of nationally competitive youth baseball via immersion into the Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona's first and only baseball prep school.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton Lead a New Generation of "Peaky Blinders" and First Look of Bell as Duke Is Revealed
Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski are also on board.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
"Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Returns for One Last Spell This Summer on Disney+ and Disney Channel
Executive producer Selena Gomez to make her directorial debut with the premiere episode.

[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
First-Ever "American Idol" Simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Surges Double Digits
Season to date, "American Idol" averages 5.11 million Total Viewers and stands as one of the few shows to notch year-over-year gains this season.

[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
Sarah Drew and Eric Johnson to Headline "When I Said I Do" (wt), The New Movie Inspired by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black's Beloved Duet of the Same Name
The movie is set to premiere Saturday, May 23 at 8/7c as part of the network's upcoming spring "Love of a Lifetime" original movie slate.

[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
Thursday Night Heats Up as "9-1-1: Nashville" and "9-1-1" Soar to Best Performance of the Season
On linear over three days, "9-1-1" earned 5.94 million Total Viewers, also nearly matching the show's previous season high in January.

[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
Hulu's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Deli Boys" Returns for a Second Season on May 28
Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani join as recurring guest stars for the second season, alongside series regulars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan and Fred Armisen.

[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
ESPN to Present WNBA Expansion Draft Friday, April 3
Malika Andrews will host the special, joined by analysts Carolyn Peck and Monica McNutt.

[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
Louis C.K. to Headline the Hollywood Bowl May 5 as Part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest
This summer, his newest stand-up special, "Ridiculous," will premiere globally on Netflix.

[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Ramy Youssef: In Love" Debuts April 17
Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
The series - from Paramount Television Studios - will be directed by Cord Jefferson, and written and adapted by author Jonathan Franzen.

[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Smiling Friends" - Final Episodes Trailer - Adult Swim
Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.

[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. with the First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day on Disney+
It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
New Faces Join "The Chi" Ensemble Cast for Its Final Season on Paramount+
Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins are among the latest additions.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
Maya Rose Skabar also stars in the film, which will premiere as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.