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[06/16/14 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 16
Updates include: Jack Coleman to return for NBC's "Heroes" revival; Andrew W. Marlowe stepping down as showrunner of "Castle"; and Jennifer Johnson to run FOX's "The Following."

[06/16/14 - 03:09 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Stanley Cup Finals Top Demos for NBC
Plus: numbers for Syfy's "Continuum," WE tv's "Mystery Millionaire" and TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta."

[06/16/14 - 02:15 PM]
FOX's Hit Culinary Competition Series "MasterChef" Teams with Tumblr for First-of-Its-Kind Collaboration Featuring At-Home Mystery Box Challenge
Fans of the show are encouraged to participate at home and reimagine their own meals using the Mystery Box ingredients and submit their creations to masterchefonfox.tumblr.com.

[06/16/14 - 02:07 PM]
2014 World Cup Setting Audience Records across ESPN's Digital and TV Platforms
ESPN spins the numbers for its World Cup coverage to date this year.

[06/16/14 - 01:09 PM]
Zendaya to Star and Perform in Lifetime Original Movie "Aaliyah: Princess of R&B" (WT)
Zendaya will record four of Aaliyah's songs for the film, including many of her hit singles.

[06/16/14 - 12:00 PM]
Second Season of "Gravity Falls" Premieres Friday, August 1 on Disney Channel and Monday, August 4 on Disney XD
"Gravity Falls" creator and executive producer, Alex Hirsch, announced the season premiere during the "Gravity Falls Live!" panel at the Los Angeles Film Festival on Saturday, June 14.

[06/16/14 - 11:51 AM]
"Game of Thrones" Ascends 32% vs. Last Year, Wrapping Up Impressive Second Quarter for HBO
HBO spins the numbers for Sunday, June 15 plus the quarter to date.

[06/16/14 - 11:44 AM]
ABC Is the Top Draw on Each Night with the 2014 NBA Finals, Beating its Combined Adult 18-49 Competition with Each Telecast
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, June 15.

[06/16/14 - 11:34 AM]
2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs Are Second-Most Watched Since 2006
NBC spins the numbers for its NHL post-season coverage to date.

[06/16/14 - 11:33 AM]
Emmy-Nominated Series "Brain Games" Returns with New Mind-Blowing Episodes July 14, 9 PM
Plus: look for newcomer "Going Deep with David Rees" that same night at 10:00/9:00c on National Geographic Channel.

[06/16/14 - 11:31 AM]
"Last Comic Standing" Lets Viewers Give Their Favorite Eliminated Comic a 2nd Chance with "Comic Comeback" Online Competition Starting 6/19
Fans can watch video of the comics' exclusive online standup routines, vote for their favorite and share their vote with friends.

[06/16/14 - 10:48 AM]
E! Takes Viewers on an Around-the-World Tour of the Hottest Celebrity Vacation Spots in the New E! Special "A-List Vacations" Premiering June 26
Hosted by Ali Fedotowsky and Kevin Manno, the sun-kissed hosts reveal where the celebs are jetting to this summer and shedding light on all the fascinating details how they travel in style.

[06/16/14 - 10:30 AM]
TNT's "Cold Justice" Returns June 20 with New Cases, Including July 18 Case Update Episode Hosted by John Walsh
TNT's summer run of Cold Justice will include "Justice Served," a special episode created in response to fan requests for case updates.

[06/16/14 - 10:09 AM]
ESPN and Wimbledon 2014: 140 Live Hours on TV - ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS and ABC
ESPN's exclusive coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon - from first ball to the trophies - begins Monday, June 23.

[06/16/14 - 09:58 AM]
TNT's "Major Crimes" Climbs to 6.8 Million Viewers in Live + 3, With 5.2 Million for "Murder in the First"
TNT further spins the numbers for Monday, June 9.

[06/16/14 - 09:55 AM]
Warner Bros. Consumer Products Showcases DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television Primetime Television Slate at Licensing Expo 2014
"Arrow," "Gotham," "The Flash," "Constantine" and "iZOMBIE" are among the primetime TV licensing offerings.

[06/16/14 - 09:06 AM]
HBO to Host Key Events at Film Life's 18th Annual American Black Film Festival, June 19-22, in New York City
The move follows the festival's objective to tap into the city's expansive and diverse creative community and promote the universal appeal of Black cinema and talent.

[06/16/14 - 09:03 AM]
MTV's "Teen Mom 2" Returns for the Second Half of Season Five on a New Night Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
Immediately following "Teen Mom 2," MTV will air its new docu-series "Virgin Territory" at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[06/16/14 - 08:55 AM]
"112 Weddings," An Intimate Exploration of Relationships and Marriage, Debuts June 30 on HBO
"When you guys were about to get married, what did you think marriage was going to be?" asks Doug Block, posing the question to nine couples.

[06/16/14 - 08:33 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Finals Go Out on Top for ABC
The Alphabet's coverage of the concluding Game 5 eclipses the competition last night.

[06/16/14 - 08:29 AM]
"Believe" Ties for #2 Among the Big 4 Networks in Adults 18-49, Ranking Behind Only ABC's NBA Coverage
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, June 15.

[06/16/14 - 07:51 AM]
Anthony Anderson Discovers America's Best Food Festivals on New Food Network Series "Food Fest Nation"
The newcomer launches Monday, July 21 at 9:00/8:00c on Food Network.

[06/16/14 - 07:02 AM]
NBA Finals Game Five Up with Strong 11.7 Rating on ABC
ESPN spins the ABC numbers for Sunday, June 15.

[06/16/14 - 06:01 AM]
Mattel's Spellbinding Fairytale Ever After High(TM) Unfolds as a Netflix Original Series for Kids
The Netflix original series will be preceded by Ever After High(TM) Spring Unsprung, a new movie, in early 2015, and 12 episodes of Ever After High(TM) the series will follow.

[06/15/14 - 08:58 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos, CBS Leads Viewers
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" and "48 Hours" claim top honors in said categories.

[06/15/14 - 08:41 AM]
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" Ties for the #1 Primetime Rating of the Night on the Big 4 Nets in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, June 14.

[06/14/14 - 11:00 AM]
Last Night's Rangers-Kings Contest Is Most-Watched Stanley Cup Final Game 5 in Six Years
NBC further spins the numbers for Friday, June 13.

[06/14/14 - 09:37 AM]
NBC Moves Up Two-Hour "Crisis" Finale to Saturday, June 21
Said swan song was previously slated for Sunday, June 29 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[06/14/14 - 08:49 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: Stanley Cup Finals Go Out on Top
NBC's coverage of Game 5 is last night's top draw among adults 18-49.

[06/14/14 - 08:45 AM]
NBC Is #1 for the Night in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers and Most Other Key Measures
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, June 13.

[06/13/14 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 13
Updates include: Michael Hirst to spearhead Beatles limited series at NBC; Jonathan Adams named series regular on ABC's "Last Man Standing"; and Hulu to stream FOX's "Delirium."

[06/13/14 - 05:22 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: NBA Finals Claims Top Spot
Plus: numbers for truTV's "The Carbonaro Effect," HGTV's "Fixer Upper" and CMT's "Party Down South."

[06/13/14 - 03:46 PM]
Brazil-Croatia: ESPN's Highest-Rated Opening FIFA World Cup Match
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, June 12.

[06/13/14 - 02:23 PM]
For the 4th Consecutive Night with Coverage of the 2014 NBA Finals, ABC Outperforms the Other Networks' Combined Adult 18-49 Delivery
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 12.

[06/13/14 - 02:07 PM]
Showtime(R) Releases Second Season Trailer for Its Hit Drama Series "Ray Donovan"
The new season rolls out Sunday, July 13 at 9:00/8:00c on the pay channel.

[06/13/14 - 01:12 PM]
ABC Family Hosts "Boy Meets World" Mini Marathons in Preparation of the World Premiere of the Highly-Anticipated "Girl Meets World" on Disney Channel
Said mini marathons will air Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET/PT all summer long.

[06/13/14 - 01:04 PM]
MTV Gears Up for Father's Day with the Worldwide Television Premiere of "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5" at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
"Mancation Sunday" will also give fans an exclusive first look at MTV's tasty new competition series "Snack-Off" and season five of "Ridiculousness."

[06/13/14 - 11:30 AM]
Celebrate This Father's Day with "Everybody Loves Raymond" on TV Land
Look for the primetime marathon this Sunday, June 15 from 9pm-12am.

[06/13/14 - 11:29 AM]
President Barack Obama To Open Smithsonian Channel Star-Spangled Banner Special Premiering Saturday, June 14 at 9PM
In the special video message, the President will invite viewers to reflect on the National Anthem on its 200th Anniversary, and its impact on American history and viewers' lives.

[06/13/14 - 11:15 AM]
TNT Gears Up for Season Five of "Rizzoli & Isles" With Season 4 Marathon on June 17
The 16-hour marathon will lead directly into the season five premiere at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/13/14 - 09:40 AM]
Video: BBC America's First Original Comedy Series "Almost Royal" Episode Available Today
Today, the network has made one of the two upcoming premiere episodes available on BBCAmerica.com and YouTube.

[06/13/14 - 09:01 AM]
DreamWorks Animation's Action-Packed "Dinotrux" Barges Onto Netflix As New Original Series For Kids
The all-new action-packed original series features hybrid dinosaur-construction characters who are set to build and battle over three seasons, beginning in Spring 2015.

[06/13/14 - 08:48 AM]
Christina Applegate, Lizzy Caplan, Max Greenfield, Tony Hale, Elizabeth Moss, Laura Prepon, Matthew Rhys and Emmy Rossum Among Presenters at 4th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards
Said event will air live on The CW from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Thursday, June 19 at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/13/14 - 08:46 AM]
All Six Episodes of "Undateable" to Date Have Out-Rated Every Episode of All Three of Last Summer's Original Comedies in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 12.

[06/13/14 - 08:32 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Finals Continue Their Reign for ABC
The Alphabet's coverage beats its combined broadcast competition among adults 18-49.

[06/13/14 - 08:14 AM]
ESPN and Google Collaborate for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Searchers coming to Google looking for information on the World Cup are often looking for video replays of exciting moments of the tournament and where to watch matches live.

[06/13/14 - 07:42 AM]
Music Legend Daryl Hall Stars in DIY Network's "Daryl's Restoration Over-Hall" Premiering July 19
The series will chronicle Daryl's renovation journey as he combines his love of history and vintage architecture to revive a quaint 18th century home located in Sherman, Conn.

[06/13/14 - 06:51 AM]
NBA Finals on ABC: Game Four Delivers Strong 10.6 Overnight Rating
ESPN spins the ABC numbers for Thursday, June 12.

[06/12/14 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 12
Updates include: Paul Reiser joins Amazon's "Red Oaks"; Nicole Gale Anderson named series regular on The CW's "Beauty and the Beast"; and Mary Steenburgen to visit "Orange Is the New Black."

[06/12/14 - 04:31 PM]
Bravo Media's "Million Dollar Listing New York" Earns Its Highest-Rated Episode of the Season with 1.3 Million Total Viewers; Up Double Digits
Bravo spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 11.







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[06/08/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The American Experiment" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the new five-part documentary series The American Experiment reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Roku Originals Celebrates the Greatest Women in Sports with "Gamechangers: America's Top 25 Female Athletes," Executive Produced by Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, and Peyton Manning
This hour-long special, which is the second iteration of Roku's "Gamechangers" anthology series, will feature interviews with star athletes, sports media voices, and celebrities, celebrating the legacy and impact of 25 of the greatest female athletes in American sports history.

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
BritBox Announces "Hercule," Starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie's Legendary Detective Hercule Poirot
The series takes a magnifying glass to three of Christie's most celebrated stories, while also charting Hercule's burgeoning friendship with Captain Arthur Hastings, his early encounters with Scotland Yard's James Japp, and introducing him to one particular nemesis...

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Drops Official Trailer for High-Octane Series "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham
A Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios production, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes on Wednesday, July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[06/08/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: New Teaser for "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" Drops Down the Rabbit Hole, Debuting July 16 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+
A new teaser was revealed today, along with the premiere date, poster art and casting news confirming that critically acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will step into the twisted world of Wonderland as Chessy the Cat.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Meet Scooby-Doo! Netflix Reveals Live-Action Take on the Iconic Canine
This marks the first time in the Scooby-Doo franchise that the character of Scooby-Doo will be portrayed by a real dog.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Disney's Andscape Debuts Trailer for "They Fight," Starring Andre Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley Ahead of the Film's World Premiere at Tribeca
The film follows a reformed ex-con who finds purpose mentoring young boxers at a Washington, D.C. youth gym as they pursue their dreams in and out of the ring.

[06/08/26 - 07:00 AM]
National Geographic's Fin-Favorite Summer Event Returns with Even More Shark-Filled Fun, Kicking Off with Marquee Special "Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Additional fin-tastic programming will roll out throughout the month across Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Channel and Disney XD, with select titles also streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

[06/06/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: New Teaser - Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2 Return
The UK original returns this November on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.

[06/05/26 - 04:00 PM]
Video: "Among Us" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Based on the global gaming phenomenon, "Among Us" follows a group of eccentric Crewmates who must root out an Impostor in their midst before they fall victim to its villainous designs.

[06/05/26 - 02:00 PM]
ABC's Most-Watched NBA Finals Game 1 Since 2018 with Average Audience of Nearly 17M Viewers (16.93M)
Game 1 peaked with nearly 20M viewers (19.63M) at 11 p.m. ET.

[06/05/26 - 01:23 PM]
ABC News Is No. 1 in Total Viewers on Sunday Morning, Friday Evening and in Late-Night
"20/20" stood as Friday's No. 1 program on broadcast and the No. 2 program on all of broadcast and cable in all key target demos on May 29.

[06/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Lioness" Season Three: Mission Accepted the Espionage Thriller Returns August 2 on Paramount+
From Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the intense female-led espionage thriller continues on a global scale, with chaos ensuing as the Lioness team is deployed on its most personal assignment yet.

[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
"They Will Kill You" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max June 12
The film stars Zazie Beetz, Myha'La, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette.

[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
FOX Sports Announces Return of "FOX Saratoga Saturday" and Summer Racing Schedule
Beginning Saturday, July 25, FOX delivers six consecutive Saturdays of live racing from historic Saratoga Race Course, culminating with the DraftKings Travers on Saturday, August 29, on FOX.