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[06/04/14 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 4
Updates include: Disney Channel orders pilot for "Growing Up and Down"; Philipp Meyer's "The Son" set up at AMC; and Darren Aronofsky brings "MaddAddam" to HBO.

[06/04/14 - 07:36 PM]
Lisa Whelchel and Kim Fields Reunite in "For Better or For Worse" a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere July 19
Antonio Cupo, Edward Ruttle and Alicia Josipovic also star in the project, based on the novel by Diann Hunt.

[06/04/14 - 03:30 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" #1 on Cable on Tuesday Among Both Persons and Men for Seven Consecutive Weeks
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 3.

[06/04/14 - 03:07 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "America's Got Talent" Holds Onto Top Spot
Plus: numbers for Discovery's "Siberian Cut," History's "Top Gear" and Investigation Discovery's "Cry Wolfe."

[06/04/14 - 12:28 PM]
Syfy's Newly Acquired Series "The Almighty Johnsons," Featuring Four Brothers Who Possess the Powers of Norse Gods, To Premiere Friday, July 11 at 10PM
Everyday Gods have everyday struggles - searching for love, overcoming sibling rivalry and fulfilling their God-like destiny - while still enjoying a few beers with their mates.

[06/04/14 - 12:00 PM]
ABC Announces "Bachelor in Paradise" Cast Featuring Past Fan Favorites Looking for a Second Chance at Finding Love
The franchise's latest incarnation rolls out Monday, August 4 at 8:00/7:00c on the Alphabet.

[06/04/14 - 11:59 AM]
Discovery Fit and Health, The Reigning Authority for Medical-Mystery Programming, Launches the Groundbreaking Series "Medical Detectives"
The series premieres Saturday, June 21 with back-to-back episodes beginning at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/04/14 - 11:56 AM]
HBO Observes D-Day June 6 with "Band of Brothers" Encore
All 10 parts of the acclaimed miniseries will air back-to-back on HBO Signature.

[06/04/14 - 11:26 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Scores Its Strongest May and Season in 7 Years
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the May sweeps period.

[06/04/14 - 11:06 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Four Unscripted Series: "Born in the Wild," "Girlfriend Intervention," "Kosher Soul" and "Threads"
In addition, the cable channel unveiled three new shows it has placed into development.

[06/04/14 - 11:04 AM]
New Season of CNBC's "Secret Lives of the Super Rich" Will Premiere on Tuesday, June 10th
Beginning June 10th, five episodes will run for 4 consecutive Tuesdays at 10pm ET and re-air at 1am ET.

[06/04/14 - 10:32 AM]
Comedy Central's(R) "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" Newest Correspondent Michael Che Makes His Debut Tonight at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT on the Best F***ing News Team Ever!
He'll join the current roster of Samantha Bee, Jordan Klepper, Jason Jones, Jessica Williams, Lewis Black, John Hodgman, Al Madrigal, Aasif Mandvi, Kristen Schaal and Larry Wilmore.

[06/04/14 - 10:30 AM]
TLC Reveals Celebrity Contributors for New Season of "Who Do You Think You Are?"
Additionally, TLC has acquired 10 episodes from NBC's previous seasons of the series, which will air in conjunction with this year's new premieres on Wednesday nights.

[06/04/14 - 10:29 AM]
GSN Premieres Third Season of Daytime Emmy(R) Nominated Series "The Chase" on Tuesday, July 8 at 8 PM ET/PT
"The Chase" is one of GSN's most popular original series ever and has attracted more than 17 million total viewers since its premiere in August 2013.

[06/04/14 - 10:23 AM]
History(R) Orders New Six-Hour Scripted Miniseries "Sons of Liberty"
Ben Barnes, Ryan Eggold, Michael Raymond James, Rafe Spall and Henry Thomas will star alongside Marton Csokas and Dean Norris.

[06/04/14 - 10:03 AM]
Exclusive NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Super Regionals Begin Friday
For the 12th straight year, ESPN and ESPN2 will combine to televise the entire College World Series (up to 17 games), including the best-of-three College World Series Finals.

[06/04/14 - 08:42 AM]
"America's Got Talent" Wins Its Time Period in Every Key Measure and Is the #1 Telecast of the Night in 18-49, Total Viewers and Other Key Categories
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 3.

[06/04/14 - 08:31 AM]
Showtime(R) Greenlights Second Season of Its Critically-Acclaimed Hit Drama "Penny Dreadful"
Starring Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton and Eva Green, the series will go into production, and will once again shoot on location in Dublin, Ireland for a 2015 launch.

[06/04/14 - 08:30 AM]
Syfy's Original Event Series "Ascension" Enlists Brian Van Holt
Van Holt joins the previously announced Tricia Helfer in the intergalactic mystery series; the two will play husband and wife.

[06/04/14 - 08:23 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "America's Got Talent" Coast to Victory
The Peacock doubles the adults 18-49 output of second place ABC.

[06/04/14 - 08:21 AM]
ABC Earns Second on Tuesday in Adults 18-49, Tripling Fox's Original Lineup
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 3.

[06/04/14 - 08:18 AM]
"Autopsy: The Last Hours Of..." to Make Its U.S. Premiere on Reelz Saturday, June 14
The project features world-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Richard Shepherd revealing the truth behind the controversial deaths of Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and Anna Nicole Smith.

[06/04/14 - 08:09 AM]
Bravo Media Expands Emmy Award-Winning Franchise with Premiere of "Top Chef Duels" on Wednesday, August 6 at 10 PM ET/PT
Hosted by Curtis Stone, the newest iteration of the Emmy Award-winning franchise pits eighteen of the biggest, boldest and most talked-about personalities from past seasons against one another.

[06/04/14 - 07:42 AM]
DIY Network Delivers Highest May Audience in Its History
DIY Network spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/04/14 - 07:05 AM]
ESPN Films and espnW Announce Nine for IX Shorts Documentary Series
A preview of the series, titled "Love & Payne" and directed by ESPN's Hannah Storm, debuts today on espnW.com.

[06/04/14 - 03:57 AM]
Jason Collins and "Orange Is the New Black" Join List of Honorees for Logo TV's "Trailblazers" Pride Month Special
Collins and the series "Orange is the New Black" join Trailblazers' previously announced honorees Edie Windsor and Roberta Kaplan, the civil rights activists who defeated DOMA and opened the door for gay marriage.

[06/03/14 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 3
Updates include: Brian Dennehy on track to join Amazon's "Cocked"; Alexis Carra cast in ABC Family's "Recovery Road"; and Richard Kind first to board Amazon's "Red Oaks."

[06/03/14 - 03:19 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "The Bachelorette," "American Ninja Warrior" Claim Top Spots
Plus: numbers for Bravo's "Ladies of London," A&E's "Longmire" and Discovery's "Vegas Rat Rods."

[06/03/14 - 03:18 PM]
Showtime(R) Presents "David Beckham Into the Unknown" - Documentary Premieres Friday, June 13th at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT)
This 90-minute documentary special chronicles global superstar athlete David Beckham and his friends' unforgettable journey deep into the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

[06/03/14 - 12:13 PM]
Country Countdown: 24 Hours Until the "2014 CMT Music Awards" Airs Live from Nashville Tomorrow at 8 P.M. ET
"I find the (awards) to be the best concert I've ever been to," Bell said. "I think the lineup, and with the amount of performers, it's destined to be the best one yet. Just the lineup of performers alone is pretty radical."

[06/03/14 - 11:59 AM]
Video: "BoJack Horseman" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
The animated comedy rolls out Friday, August 22 on the service.

[06/03/14 - 11:59 AM]
FOX Has 6 of the Top 20 Programs Among Adults 18-49
FOX spins the numbers for the week of May 26-June 1.

[06/03/14 - 11:47 AM]
Comedy Central's Hits Head to Bonnaroo
Highlights include the "Drunk History Live with Derek Waters and Friends" show will take place at Bonnaroo Cinema on Saturday, June 14 at 3:45 p.m.

[06/03/14 - 11:46 AM]
Series Premiere of TLC's "Return to Amish" Ranks #1 in Its Time Period Among All Television with W18-34
TLC spins the numbers for Sunday, June 1.

[06/03/14 - 11:39 AM]
TNT Registers the Top Audience Across All of Cable Television Each Game Night Throughout the 2014 NBA Western Conference Finals
Turner spins the numbers for the week of May 26-June 1.

[06/03/14 - 11:25 AM]
"The Color of Rain" Becomes Hallmark Movie Channel's Highest Rated Original Movie in Network History
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, May 31.

[06/03/14 - 11:16 AM]
Laila Robins and Corey Stoll Join Season Four of the Award-Winning Showtime(R) Drama "Homeland"
Robins joins as a series regular in the role of "Martha Boyd," the United States Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, who is professional and put together, with a ship-to-ship voice and the personality to match.

[06/03/14 - 11:11 AM]
Fox Broadcasting Company Expands Development & Programming Team
Beth Miyares will return to FOX as Senior Vice President, Drama Development & Programming, and Conor Welch will join FOX as Vice President, Comedy Development & Programming.

[06/03/14 - 11:09 AM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Another Week, Another "Game of Thrones" Victory
Plus: numbers for AMC's "Halt & Catch Fire," Discovery's "Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives" and TLC's "Return to Amish."

[06/03/14 - 11:08 AM]
Rangers-Kings Stanley Cup Final Begins Tomorrow Night - Game 1 at 8 P.M. ET on NBC
Coverage of Game 1 begins tomorrow night at 7 p.m. ET with NHL Live on-site at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

[06/03/14 - 11:08 AM]
Bravo Media Ranks #1 Among P18-49 on Sunday Night
Bravo spins the numbers for Sunday, June 1.

[06/03/14 - 11:04 AM]
Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: NBA Playoffs Eclipse the Competition
Plus: numbers for BBC America's "Orphan Black," TLC's "We Should Have Eloped!" and HBO's "2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony."

[06/03/14 - 10:27 AM]
NBC Wins the Week of May 26-June 1 in 18-49, with "Talent" #1 Among Big 4 Shows and "Ninja Warrior," "Last Comic" & "Night Shift" Tied for #3
NBC spins the numbers for the week of May 26-June 1.

[06/03/14 - 10:06 AM]
ABC Airs 4 of the Week's Top 15 Non-Sports Programs in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of May 26-June 1.

[06/03/14 - 10:03 AM]
CBS Wins the First Week of Summer in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of May 26-June 1.

[06/03/14 - 10:00 AM]
Bill Maher Heads to Washington, D.C. to Host a Live Edition of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher," Immediately Followed by a New HBO Stand-Up Special, "Live, Without Interruption" on Sept. 12
Both installments will air back-to-back beginning at 9:00/8:00c on said night.

[06/03/14 - 09:54 AM]
Discovery Channel Ventures Deep Into the Brazilian Wilderness in Upcoming Special "Brazil Gone Wild"
In the special, viewers get an in-depth look at capuchin monkey, giant otter and coati families all struggling to survive in the unforgiving climates and rugged terrains of Brazil.

[06/03/14 - 09:44 AM]
Spike TV to Premiere New Documentary Celebrating the Life and Work of Hollywood Legend Steve McQueen
The 90-minute special, narrated by Robert Downey Jr., will premiere on Spike TV, Tuesday, June 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/03/14 - 09:44 AM]
"48 Hours: The Lost Daughter" Is Monday's #1 Broadcast at 10:00 PM with Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, June 2.

[06/03/14 - 09:33 AM]
MTV to Feature Back-to-Back New Episodes of "16 and Pregnant" on Monday, June 9 and June 16 at 10:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. ET/PT
Additionally, fans can catch more "16 and Pregnant" when MTV airs "16 and Pregnant: Life After Labor Finale Special" on Tuesday, July 1.







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[01/29/26 - 12:11 PM]
Mandy Patinkin Signs on to Play Odin in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Based on PlayStation's massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the series has received a two-season order, with pre-production underway in Vancouver, and casting has begun.

[01/29/26 - 12:00 PM]
Presenters Announced for "68th Annual Grammy Awards," Sunday, Feb. 1 on CBS
Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah and Teyana Taylor are among the featured talent.

[01/29/26 - 11:17 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors on February 11
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets game.

[01/29/26 - 11:03 AM]
Paramount+ to Premiere True-Crime Documentary "Wild Boys: Strangers in Town" on February 18
The two-part documentary chronicles the astonishing true story of two young brothers who emerged from the forests of British Columbia in the summer of 2003, claiming they had been raised entirely off the grid - without schools, doctors or any record of their existence.

[01/29/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Orders New Limited Series "The Chain" from Damon Lindelof
Details are under wraps, but Lindelof is said to be expanding the mythology of Adrian McKinty's award-winning thriller.

[01/29/26 - 10:11 AM]
Olafur Darri Olafsson Signs on to Play Thor in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Max Parker as Heimdall.

[01/29/26 - 10:05 AM]
Bravo's "Top Chef" Returns for Season 23, Serving Bold Flavors and Carolina Charm
The Emmy, James Beard and Critics Choice Award-winning series returns Monday, March 9.

[01/29/26 - 10:02 AM]
ESPN Original Series "On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing" to Premiere January 30
The five-episode series follows the world's most elite ski racers across the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

[01/29/26 - 09:38 AM]
FOX Nation Goes Deep Inside the Power, Scandal and Secrets of America's Early Presidents in New Docudrama "The White House"
The eight-part series brings to life the shocking true stories of the presidents, spouses, family members, confidantes, and adversaries, not just in the stately, public rooms of the White House, but in the intimate spaces they shared all under one roof.

[01/29/26 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Max Launches "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Inspired "Squire For Hire" Social Series, Taskrabbit Partnership and Sweepstakes
The digital campaign brings the spirit of Westeros to life, along with a fan sweepstakes that offers a unique way for audiences to feel as if they're part of the story.

[01/29/26 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Emotional Final Trailer for the Timeless Romantic Drama "Outlander," Premiering March 6
The groundbreaking, time-traveling drama returns on Friday, March 6, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays.

[01/29/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Katt Williams' Fourth Stand-Up Special, "The Last Report"
Back for his fourth Netflix stand-up special, comedy icon Katt Williams delivers his famously bold takes on conspiracies, celebrities and the world at large in this electrifying set.

[01/29/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Age of Attraction" - First Look - Netflix
Age is thrown out the window when singles search for their soulmates in this dating series. Is love truly ageless, or will the years come between them?

[01/29/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Unveil First Look Teaser for the Highly-Anticipated New Drama, "The Audacity," from Emmy Award-Winner Jonathan Glatzer
Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, "The Audacity" takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos, and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future.

[01/29/26 - 08:07 AM]
Flavortown Comes to Life in New Food Network Series "Flavortown Food Fight"
In each episode, Fieri will welcome three chefs to Flavortown where skills and cooking chops can earn advantages and ultimately a win.