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[06/27/14 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 27
Updates include: Steven Brand boards "Galyntine" at AMC; Sarah Chalke to drop by FOX's "Backstrom"; and Dan Fogler joins the cast of ABC's "Secrets & Lies."

[06/27/14 - 07:08 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Big Brother" Leads Originals Race
Plus: numbers for Syfy's "Dominion," TLC's "Kate Plus 8" and CMT's "Party Down South."

[06/27/14 - 02:53 PM]
College World Series: ESPN's Most-Viewed since 2011
ESPN spins the numbers for its NCAA Division I Baseball Championship coverage to date.

[06/27/14 - 12:56 PM]
ESPN Secures Exclusive U.S. Rights to Canadian Football League Games
ESPN will present at least 86 games in 2014 with 17 or more contests to be televised on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNEWS, including the 102nd Grey Cup.

[06/27/14 - 12:26 PM]
"Doctor Who" Returns to BBC America August 23rd
Said date marks the debut of Peter Capaldi as The Doctor.

[06/27/14 - 12:07 PM]
USA-Germany: ESPN's Second Highest-Rated Men's World Cup Match Ever & Record Viewership on WatchESPN
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, June 26.

[06/27/14 - 10:39 AM]
Esquire Network to Air First-Ever Live Original Television Event: "Running of the Bulls 2014," July 7-14 at 2AM ET/PT
Guad Venegas will host each night, offering exclusive commentary and interviews with participants and spectators from the event.

[06/27/14 - 10:18 AM]
Sandra Bernhard to Guest Star in New FX Comedy "You're the Worst"
She will play herself in the episode titled "Equally Dead Inside."

[06/27/14 - 10:01 AM]
Showtime(R) Releases Second Season Trailer for Its Hit Series "Masters of Sex"
The show's sophomore run kicks off on Sunday, July 13 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/27/14 - 09:50 AM]
Thursday Premiere of "Big Brother" Posts Growth in Viewers and Key Demos from Last Year
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, June 26.

[06/27/14 - 08:45 AM]
All 10 Episodes of "Undateable" to Date Have Out-Rated Every Episode of Last Summer's Original Comedies in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 26.

[06/27/14 - 08:35 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Leads CBS to Another Victory
The Eye wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49 with part two of its season premiere.

[06/27/14 - 08:34 AM]
"NY Med" Opens Season 2 with Its Biggest Audience Ever
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 26.

[06/27/14 - 07:58 AM]
"The Newburgh Sting," A Startling Expose of a Controversial FBI Undercover Operation, Debuts July 21 on HBO
The film features unsettling FBI hidden camera footage, never before publicly released, and insights from Muslim leaders and high-level Washington insiders.

[06/27/14 - 07:47 AM]
Highest-Rated NBA Draft Ever on ESPN - Up 19 Percent from 2013
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, June 26.

[06/27/14 - 06:04 AM]
Amazon's Second Original Kids Series "Creative Galaxy" Now Available Exclusively on Prime Instant Video
The series features guest stars such as Samantha Bee, Jason Jones, Cloris Leachman, Jason Priestley and Brooke Shields.

[06/26/14 - 11:43 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 26
Updates include: Andrea Roth among latest cast in Syfy's "Ascension"; HBO's "History of Music" adds seven; and Matt Nix inks overall deal with Fox Television Studios.

[06/26/14 - 03:50 PM]
El Rey Network Heats Up the Pitch with "Red Card Riot" Promotion in Support of New Soccer/Spy Thriller, "Matador"
The marketing program looks to tap into World Cup fever, enabling fans to "call a foul" on friends/colleagues/cultural incidents by sending them a personalized Red Card.

[06/26/14 - 03:16 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: CBS Tops Originals with Return of "Big Brother"
Plus: numbers for ABC Family's "Mystery Girls," Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing: Miami" and OWN's "Love Thy Neighbor."

[06/26/14 - 02:29 PM]
"The Tonight Show" Dominates ABC, CBS Timeslot Competition for Week of June 16-20
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of June 16-20.

[06/26/14 - 01:52 PM]
Kids Debate Using Animals for Research in Nick News with Linda Ellerbee "Animal Rights... Or Wrongs?" Premiering Tuesday, July 1, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon
The special explores the pros and cons of animal testing.

[06/26/14 - 01:05 PM]
@ESPNTennis at Wimbledon: Friday's 10 Hours on ESPN
Action will include defending champion Andy Murray, 2012 winner Novak Djokovic, plus a match-up of former champions, five-time winner Venus Williams vs. 2011 champ Petra Kvitova, all on Centre Court.

[06/26/14 - 12:41 PM]
Bravo Media Cruises Into Paradise with Season Two of "Below Deck" Premiering Tuesday, August 12 at 9PM ET/PT
Plus: look for half-hour preview special airing on Sunday, July 27 at 10:30/9:30c.

[06/26/14 - 12:08 PM]
Hit Series "Doomsday Preppers" Goes Back to Basics in New Summer Season, Premiering July 24 at 9 PM
In each episode, viewers meet three separate preppers and get an up-close and personal look into their lives, homes and way of life.

[06/26/14 - 11:30 AM]
Disney XD Launches "Disney XD Grand Prix" Racing-Game App for Smartphone and Tablet Devices
The app is live now in the Apple App Store and is coming soon to Google Play and the Amazon Appstore.

[06/26/14 - 10:51 AM]
Elden Henson Joins "Marvel's Daredevil" for Netflix
Henson will play Foggy Nelson, Matt Murdock's best friend and legal partner.

[06/26/14 - 10:03 AM]
"Miley Cyrus: Bangerz Tour" Takes the Stage for NBC on Sunday, July 6 at 9 P.M.
The special will focus on Cyrus' concerts from the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain and MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal.

[06/26/14 - 09:26 AM]
"Big Brother" Premieres As Wednesday's Most-Watched and Highest-Rated Program in Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 25.

[06/26/14 - 09:23 AM]
MTV to Air 90-Minute "16 and Pregnant: Life After Labor Finale Special" on Tuesday, July 1 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
Three of the cast members will reunite with the fathers of their children for the first time since filming, and drama ensues over accusations of cheating, paternity, and addiction.

[06/26/14 - 09:01 AM]
Docu-Series "4th and Loud" to Premiere August 5
The AMC series follows the inaugural season of the LA KISS Arena Football League team.

[06/26/14 - 08:42 AM]
Debut of "Taxi Brooklyn" Ranks #1 for the Hour Among ABC, CBS and NBC in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 and Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 25.

[06/26/14 - 08:24 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Returns on Top for CBS
CBS takes home top honors last night, edging out FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" among adults 18-49.

[06/26/14 - 07:01 AM]
Destination America Celebrates Fourth of July with a Bang
The network has organized a spectacular party for the two winning towns of its "Red, White and You" contest - Prescott, Ariz., and Hamtramck, Mich.

[06/25/14 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 25
Updates include: Sarah Jessica Parker eyes small screen return; "Mixology's" Blake Lee inks talent holding deal with ABC Studios; and Natasha Lyonne to guest on HBO's "Girls."

[06/25/14 - 10:01 PM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Top 20 Finalists Revealed
Next week, the real competition begins when each of the Top 20 finalists will dance with another of the finalists specializing in the same style.

[06/25/14 - 04:11 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Night Shift," "Wife Swap" Top Originals
Plus: numbers for FX's "Tyrant," E!'s "Botched" and Lifetime's "Abby's Studio Rescue."

[06/25/14 - 02:34 PM]
CMT Empowering Education Announces Commitment to Action Today at Clinton Global Initiative America
In the pilot year, CMT and AACC's Workforce and Economic Development unit will partner with a cohort of 21 community colleges in some of the most rural and distressed regions of the United States.

[06/25/14 - 02:01 PM]
"Last Comic Standing Room Only" Special Episode Shakes Up Sunday Night with 2-Hours of Comedy and a Lot of New Laughs
It will feature some original never-before-seen footage, including new performance highlights from many of the 100 invited comics.

[06/25/14 - 01:52 PM]
Ten Week Streak for Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" as #1 Cable Program on Tuesday Among Both Persons and Men
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 24.

[06/25/14 - 12:45 PM]
Series Premiere Episode of "Tyrant" Delivers 2.1 Million Total Viewers and 775,000 Adults 18-49
FX spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 24.

[06/25/14 - 12:00 PM]
It's a Jolly Holiday as ABC Family Celebrates Christmas in June with the Half-Mas Merry-Thon
Available on the app for only two weeks, this playlist is sure to bring tidings of good cheer and chase the bah-humbugs out of any Scrooge.

[06/25/14 - 11:56 AM]
BBC America to Premiere "A Poet in New York" This Fall in the U.S.
The Tom Hollander-led film, from director Aisling Walsh and writer Andrew Davies, marks the centenary of Dylan Thomas's birth and explores the final days of the famous poet.

[06/25/14 - 11:27 AM]
The CW Network Announces Fall 2014 Premiere Dates
Look for newcomers "The Flash" on Tuesday, October 7 and "Jane the Virgin" on Monday, October 13.

[06/25/14 - 11:21 AM]
Rob Dyrdek and His Production Company Super Jacket Sign Multi-Year Deal with MTV
The deal includes the return of "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory" for a seventh season and additional seasons of the hit series "Ridiculousness."

[06/25/14 - 11:02 AM]
Were The '90s the Last Great Decade?
Check out the results from National Geographic Channel and Kelton Global's survey gauging Americans' affection for the 1990s, timed with "The '90s: The Last Great Decade?"

[06/25/14 - 10:57 AM]
Lifetime Debuts New Family Docuseries "Raising Asia," Featuring Triple-Threat Child Performer Asia Monet Premiering July 29
The project marks the latest spin-off from "Dance Moms" and "Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition."

[06/25/14 - 10:40 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Promotes Jim Sharp to Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Development, West Coast
"If the US government was aware of Jim's understated intelligence, finely honed creative instincts, and steel-eyed leadership, the war on terrorism would be over," said Kent Alterman.

[06/25/14 - 10:16 AM]
IndyCar Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston Doubleheader Highlights NBC Sports Group's Motorsports Coverage This Week
NBCSN's presentation of the 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series from Houston begins Saturday at 2 p.m. ET with qualifying, leading into live coverage of Race 1 at 3 p.m. ET.

[06/25/14 - 10:08 AM]
Video: "Project Greenlight" - Promo (HBO)
Watch the pay channel's first tease for the show's revival.

[06/25/14 - 10:02 AM]
E! Sets Season Two of "#RichKids of Beverly Hills" Premiere Date for Sunday, August 3 at 10PM ET/PT
Welcome back to the 90210, which has acquired a new resident as EJ Johnson relocates to Los Angeles and joins his friends in the fabuluxe zip code.







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[11/15/24 - 11:44 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Halloween Week Scares Up Season Highs in Total Viewers and Households
Thursday's Halloween celebration "Only HALLOWEEN in the Building," featuring the annual fan-favorite costume contest, was the show's top telecast in both Total Viewers (2.396 million) and Households (1.64 rating) in seven months.

[11/15/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: NBC's New Hit Comedy "St. Denis Medical" Boosts Fan Engagement by Dropping First Episode on TikTok and YouTube Today
Building on the series' rave reviews and tremendous momentum that saw 87 million video views leading up to premiere night, NBC is expanding the show's reach by gifting viewers the first episode for free on both platforms through December 1.

[11/15/24 - 11:00 AM]
"Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" Returns for Season Three with an Epic, Edge-of-Your-Seat Five-Week Event Featuring 2-Hour Mega Episodes Premiering Wednesday, January 8
Each week, the two-hour super charged episodes will feature household names enduring some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process.

[11/15/24 - 10:14 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" 500th Telecast Is Top Entertainment Program of the Night in Adults 18-49
In addition, the milestone episode ranked as the No. 1 telecast on Tuesday night in Women 18-34 (0.92 rating) and Women 18-49 (0.95 rating), as well as Teens 12-17 (0.29 rating) and Adults 25-54 (0.93 rating).

[11/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Kylie Cantrall Is Back as Red in New Music Video "Red Christmas" Available Now on Disney+ and YouTube
Cantrall originated the character in this summer's smash hit Disney Original movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red," becoming Disney+'s most-watched Live Action Original Movie since "Hocus Pocus 2" with over 33 million views in just 12 weeks.

[11/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Networks' "Best Christmas Ever" Returns with Month-Long Celebration of the Holidays Beginning November 30
With over 550 hours of holiday programming, AMC's jolly lineup has something for everyone in the family.

[11/15/24 - 08:31 AM]
The Country Music Association and ABC Celebrate Country Music's Biggest Night with Special Programming Leading Into "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Country music fans will have a front-row seat to their favorite country music stars starting this weekend.

[11/15/24 - 08:04 AM]
ABC News Announces Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Special Hosted by Luke Bryan Ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards
"Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards - A Special Edition of 20/20" will air Tuesday, November 19, at 10:01 p.m. EST on ABC.

[11/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The New York Times Presents: Weight of the World" - Official Teaser - FX
As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, this film follows three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and explores how decades of diet culture and society's relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.

[11/15/24 - 05:31 AM]
Conan O'Brien to Host 97th Oscars
"America demanded it, and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," said O'Brien.

[11/15/24 - 03:02 AM]
Video: "Seven Doors" - Main Trailer - Netflix
All hail the king. "Seven Doors" will open December 13. Only on Netflix.

[11/15/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "1992" - Official Trailer - Netflix Spain
An enraged serial killer, mysteriously linked to Expo 92 in Seville, burns his victims alive in this series directed by Álex de la Iglesia.

[11/14/24 - 02:02 PM]
Video: "Second Chance Stage" - Official Trailer - Max
Your dream is waiting. "Second Chance Stage" premieres November 28 on Max.

[11/14/24 - 01:23 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Presents Key Art and All-New Featurette Revealed for Showtime's "The Agency"
The highly-anticipated espionage political thriller features a star-studded cast, including 2x Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and series regulars Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Reza Brojerdi and Richard Gere.

[11/14/24 - 12:41 PM]
Celebrity Heroes Take On Superstar Villains in Quest to Conquer the Kitchen in "Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains"
Returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro welcomes newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso to transform these culinary disasters into cooking masters with each leading their own team of meal-making misfits.