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[07/13/14 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Weekend of July 12-13
Updates include: Nickelodeon pulls the plug on "Sam & Cat"; Angelica Celaya named female lead of NBC's "Constantine"; and Amazon zeroes in on its latest premiere dates.

[07/13/14 - 12:21 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dateline" Keeps NBC in Front Once Again
The Peacock's newsmagazine franchise is the night's top program in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/13/14 - 12:15 PM]
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" Is the #1 Primetime Show of the Night on the Big 4 Networks
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, July 12.

[07/13/14 - 09:00 AM]
Film, Television and Theater Icon Christopher Walken Cast as Captain Hook in NBC's "Peter Pan Live!"
"It's a chance to put on my tap shoes again," said Walken.

[07/13/14 - 08:57 AM]
NBC to Televise Inaugural U.S. Red Nose Day Live Special in May 2015
Created by writer-director Richard Curtis in 1985, the idea of Red Nose Day was built upon the foundation that mass media and celebrities can help raise money and awareness of poverty to save and change millions of lives.

[07/13/14 - 08:56 AM]
NBC Renews Trio of Alternative Series: "America's Got Talent," "Last Comic Standing" and "American Ninja Warrior"
So far this summer, NBC is consistently generating the highest regular-program ratings among the Big 4 networks.

[07/12/14 - 03:31 PM]
Hulu and "South Park" Announce Exclusive Multi-Year Content Licensing Deal at 2014 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour
Plus: the streaming service will renew its popular original series "East Los High."

[07/12/14 - 02:31 PM]
"Living with the Jacksons" - Reelz Announces a Special Television Event to Premiere November 18, 2014 at 8PM ET/PT
Plus: Reelz also set the premiere date for its new original reality series "Polka Kings" as Tuesday, January 6.

[07/12/14 - 08:39 AM]
"Crossbones" Is Up 50% Versus Its Prior Telecast in Adults 18-49 and 26% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, July 11.

[07/12/14 - 08:27 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Once Again Top Demos with Newsmagazines
"Dateline NBC" and "20/20" lead their respective networks among adults 18-49.

[07/11/14 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 11
Updates include: Luke Mitchell, Jaime Lee Kirchner to be "Members Only" at ABC; Edward Allen Bernero to run NBC's "State of Affairs"; and Colin Farrell in talks for HBO's "True Detective."

[07/11/14 - 05:01 PM]
AMC Orders Unscripted Series "4th and Loud" Focused on the Inaugural Season of the LA KISS Arena Football League Team
The 10-episode series will now premiere Tuesday, August 12 at 9:00/8:00c, one week later and one hour earlier than previously announced.

[07/11/14 - 05:00 PM]
AMC Releases New Details and Photos from "Better Call Saul"
Jonathan Banks, Michael McKean, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian and Michael Mando star alongside Bob Odenkirk.

[07/11/14 - 04:50 PM]
SundanceTV's Original Scripted Mini-Series "One Child" to Air as a Two-Night Special Event, Thanksgiving Weekend, November 28th and 29th
Katie Leung, Elizabeth Perkins and Donald Sumpter star in the project, from writer Guy Hibbert.

[07/11/14 - 04:29 PM]
AMC Announces Straight-to-Series Order for "Badlands" (WT)
The project is a genre-bending martial arts series very loosely based on the classic Chinese tale "Journey to the West."

[07/11/14 - 03:37 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Big Brother" Once Again Tops Charts
Plus: numbers for MTV's "Snack-Off," Discovery's "Beasts of the Bayou" and TLC's "Leah Remini: It's All Relative."

[07/11/14 - 02:01 PM]
Starz Announces Premiere Dates for "Survivor's Remorse" & "The Chair"
Plus: watch the trailer for the network's upcoming dramatic thriller "The Missing," a limited series premiering this fall.

[07/11/14 - 01:38 PM]
Starz Offers Free Sampling of Series Premiere Episode of "Outlander" on TV and Online Beginning August 2
Free sampling of the series premiere episode will be available with multiple television and online platforms nationwide leading up to the worldwide series premiere on August 9.

[07/11/14 - 01:16 PM]
Showtime(R) Collaborates with Director Tatia Pilieva for Social Experiment "Undress Me," Inspired by the Acclaimed Series "Masters of Sex"
The video features 20 strangers, paired into couples, from a myriad of ethnic backgrounds, ages and sexual orientations as they meet for the first time, undress each other and get into bed.

[07/11/14 - 01:11 PM]
FOX Conquers San Diego Comic-Con with World Premiere Screenings and Panel Debuts of "Gotham" and "Wayward Pines"
The network details its various offerings during the annual event.

[07/11/14 - 01:04 PM]
"Extant," CBS' Highly Anticipated Summer Blockbuster, Arrives this Weekend on Prime Instant Video for Exclusive Premium Subscription Streaming
New fans can access Extant on hundreds of connected devices using their Prime membership beginning July 13.

[07/11/14 - 12:46 PM]
Pivot Greenlights "The Operatives," An Original Series Spotlighting an Elite Team of Conservationists That Takes on the World's Worst Eco Offenders
The series chronicles the life of adventurer, author, and eco warrior Pete Bethune and his team of extreme conservationists.

[07/11/14 - 12:45 PM]
Pivot Announces January 2015 Premiere for "Fortitude," An Original Drama Series Starring Golden Globe(R) Award Winner Stanley Tucci
Airing in 12 one-hour episodes, the series tells the story of the small, Arctic town of Fortitude whose peaceful existence is shattered after a brutal and shocking murder.

[07/11/14 - 12:44 PM]
Pivot Greenlights Season Three of "Please Like Me"
The coming-of-age comedy created, written and executive produced by 27-year-old comedian Josh Thomas, is inspired in part by the painfully awkward events of his own life.

[07/11/14 - 12:43 PM]
Pivot's New Series "Welcome to Fairfax" and "Freestyle Love Supreme" Set to Premiere October 17
The former explores the vibrant and arts district of Los Angeles and the entrepreneurs who work and live on these blocks.

[07/11/14 - 12:35 PM]
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Provide Musical Soundtrack for 2014 MLB All-Star Game
Songs from the album are planned for use in the broadcast's opening tease, commercial bumpers and video montages, as well as numerous other programs across FOX Sports' networks.

[07/11/14 - 12:23 PM]
"Pawnography" Premieres as History(R)'s #1 New Series of 2014 with 2.82 Million Viewers
History spins the numbers for Thursday, July 10.

[07/11/14 - 12:05 PM]
NBC to Air Live "66th Primetime Emmy (R) Red Carpet Special" Prior to Emmy Awards Telecast
The special will air Monday, Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET and be hosted by "Access Hollywood" anchor Billy Bush.

[07/11/14 - 12:02 PM]
VH1 Turns Up the Volume with Its New Wednesday Night Lineup Featuring "Make or Break: The Linda Perry Project" and Music Series "Soundclash"
Plus: VH1 will debut "Behind The Music: Linda Perry," the newest installment in its celebrated series which reveals the trials behind the success of singer and Grammy-nominated songwriter Linda Perry.

[07/11/14 - 11:52 AM]
Make a Date with VH1 on Thursday Nights in July
Said lineup - premiering July 17 - features newcomers "Dating Naked," "Candidly Nicole," and "LeAnn & Eddie."

[07/11/14 - 11:16 AM]
"Tonight Show" Encores Take Week of June 30-July 4, Defeating "Kimmel" Originals
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of June 30-July 4.

[07/11/14 - 11:01 AM]
Disney Channel and Disney XD Stars Perform New Pop Arrangement of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" From Disney's "Frozen"
The new pop arrangement of the song will debut July 18 on Radio Disney; its music video will premiere on the popular WATCH Disney Channel app for verified users on July 18 and July 20 on Disney Channel.

[07/11/14 - 10:07 AM]
Warner Bros. Television and TV Guide Magazine Join Forces Once Again on a Special Comic-Con(R) Edition of the Magazine Showcasing the Studio's Programming
Look for a special Warner Bros.-themed Comic-Con special edition of the magazine, taking fans behind the scenes of their favorite series and offering up four sets of collectible "flip" covers.

[07/11/14 - 10:06 AM]
MTV Greenlights "Shannara" Straight to Series and Announces Jonathan Liebesman as Director During Summer TCA Presentation
Plus: the network renews "Catfish: The TV Show" and gives premiere dates for "Are You The One?," "Awkward," "Faking It" and "Happyland."

[07/11/14 - 10:03 AM]
Pop Superstar Jason Derulo to Perform on "Teen Choice 2014" Live Sunday, August 10, on FOX
Plus: Jake T. Austin, Big Show, Jamie Blackley, Kellan Lutz, Chloƫ Grace Moretz, Cody Simpson, Hailee Steinfeld, Gregg Sulkin, Bella Thorne and Zendaya are all slated to appear.

[07/11/14 - 09:31 AM]
Ophelia Lovibond Set to Recur on "Elementary" as Sherlock Holmes' New Protege
Kitty Winter is Sherlock's (Jonny Lee Miller) new apprentice in New York who immediately becomes rivals with her predecessor, Joan Watson (Lucy Liu).

[07/11/14 - 09:30 AM]
NBC, Universal Television Ready to Invade Comic-Con with Panels and Parties
"Constantine," "The Blacklist," "Hannibal," "Grimm" and "Bates Motel" are among the featured programs.

[07/11/14 - 09:13 AM]
"Welcome to Sweden" Out-Rates Every Episode of All Three of Last Summer's Original Comedies on the Big 4 Networks
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, July 10.

[07/11/14 - 09:05 AM]
"Big Brother" Soars Over Last Week's Thursday Edition
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, July 10.

[07/11/14 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Family Kicks Off Its Annual Summer Crush Programming Event, Starting Friday, July 25
Highlights include classics such as "Pretty in Pink" and "The Breakfast Club" and new hits like the ABC Family premiere of "Bridesmaids."

[07/11/14 - 08:39 AM]
TNT Invades Comic-Con with "Legends," "The Last Ship" and "Falling Skies"
Stars and producers from all three shows are set to participate in discussion panels and Q&A sessions.

[07/11/14 - 08:31 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Demos with "Big Brother"
"Brother" is last night's adults 18-49 champ with a repeat of "Big Bang Theory" the most-watched program.

[07/11/14 - 08:28 AM]
ABC's "Rookie Blue" and "NY Med" Grow/"NY Med" Tops Its Hour for 3rd Week Running
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, July 10.

[07/11/14 - 08:00 AM]
Stars Set to Shine at The 2014 ESPYS Hosted by Drake on July 16
Scheduled presenters include Jessica Alba, Jeff Bridges, Cameron Diaz, Victor Cruz, Kevin Durant, Colin Kaepernick, Dan Marino, Floyd Mayweather, Danica Patrick, Cal Ripken, Jr., Maria Sharapova and Kiefer Sutherland.

[07/11/14 - 07:53 AM]
Crackle New Original Series "Sequestered" to Premiere on August 5
Jesse Bradford, Summer Glau and Patrick Warburton star in the project, about a jury sequestered in a hotel while deliberating a high-profile kidnapping-murder case with massive implications.

[07/11/14 - 06:39 AM]
FX Networks to Sneak Peek Its New Drama "The Strain" Exclusively on Xbox
Look for an exclusive scene from the pilot available now only on Xbox One(R) and Xbox 360(R).

[07/11/14 - 06:10 AM]
International Sports Star David Beckham to Be Honored with the First-Ever Legend Award At Nickelodeon's Inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports 2014"
He "exemplifies the qualities every kid aspires to achieve and his name is the first that comes to mind when we think of his sport."

[07/10/14 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 10
Updates include: FOX cuts final season of "Glee" to 13 episodes; Cinemax renews "The Knick" prior to launch; and Lucy Griffiths to depart NBC's "Constantine" in favor of new lead.

[07/10/14 - 04:44 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Extant," "Big Brother 16" Top Charts
Plus: numbers for FX's "The Bridge," ABC Family's "Mystery Girls" and Bravo's "Untying the Knot."

[07/10/14 - 02:24 PM]
Netherlands-Argentina: ESPN's Highest-Rated and Most-Viewed FIFA World Cup Semifinal Match
ESPN spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 9.







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[06/30/26 - 01:01 PM]
UPtv to Debut the U.S Cable Television Premiere of "Hudson & Rex" Season Eight Aug. 6
The action-packed, family-friendly procedural continues to follow the adventures of Rex, an extraordinary K9 German Shepherd, and the dedicated team of the St. John's Police Department's Major Crimes Unit.

[06/30/26 - 12:21 PM]
Starz Wins Development on "Bone Parish" After Bidding War, An Adaptation of the Chilling, Supernatural Crime Graphic Novel, Executive Produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
In the dark underworld of New Orleans, the Winters family builds an empire around a powerful new drug - crafted from the ashes of the dead - that grants users vivid, haunting visions of the past.

[06/30/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of June 22 - The Search Continues as "I Will Find You" Holds at No. 1 for a Second Week
The second season of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" launched in the No. 2 spot on the English TV list with 8.7 million views, and the first season reentered the list in the No. 3 spot with 3 million views.

[06/30/26 - 11:05 AM]
Mark Harmon to Return as Gibbs in Season 3 of CBS Original Series "NCIS: Origins" in a Season-Long Mystery This Fall
Harmon will appear in all episodes this season as part of a present-day mystery tied to his '90s Camp Pendleton days in an action-packed story that unfolds all season long.

[06/30/26 - 09:48 AM]
TikTok LIVE and Food Network Launch Cooking Series Bringing Together Creators With Chefs, Beginning Wednesday, July 8
The inaugural LIVE, TikTok LIVE x Food Network Presents: Tomato Season, will feature Chef Antonia Lofaso and Creator @jose.elcook cooking with one of summer's most popular ingredients.

[06/30/26 - 09:01 AM]
Starz Acquires High-Octane Crime Drama "S.W.A.T. Exiles," Starring and Executive-Produced by Shemar Moore, Set to Premiere September 25
In the new series, Moore reprises his role as Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson of the Los Angeles Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Division.

[06/30/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Wonka's The Golden Ticket" Opens Its Factory Gates on September 23
Netflix invites audiences into a thrilling new competition based on Roald Dahl's book "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory" and inspired by one of the most iconic worlds in cinematic history.

[06/30/26 - 09:00 AM]
Jerry O'Connell Joins "Big Brother: Unlocked" as Celebrity Panelist Alongside Returning Winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur
This season, "Big Brother" will make television history as the first primetime series ever to reach 1,000 original episodes (date of the 1,000th episode to be announced).

[06/30/26 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Renews "Nemesis" for Season 2
"Nemesis" is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective).

[06/30/26 - 08:01 AM]
Prime Video Reveals First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Debut Series "Neagley," Starring Maria Sten
Upon the "Reacher" season four finale, all eight episodes of "Neagley" will be released on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

[06/30/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Global Box Office Smash "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" Beginning July 30
The film debuted at #1 at the global box office and became the first movie of 2026 to cross $1 billion.

[06/30/26 - 07:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Declares July 14 "SpongeBob Day"
Timed to coincide with SpongeBob SquarePants' birthday within the animated series, the inaugural "SpongeBob Day" will feature a cross-platform slate of activations designed to bring the world of Bikini Bottom to audiences of all ages everywhere.

[06/29/26 - 12:55 PM]
ESPN Films' "The Day Diego Returned to the Azteca" Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and Premieres on ESPN July 3
The film tells the extraordinary and little-known story of Diego Armando Maradona's only return to Estadio Azteca after leading Argentina to the 1986 FIFA World Cup title.

[06/29/26 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix's Upcoming Comedy Series "A Hundred Percent" Rounds Out Cast with Tiffany Boone, Lisa Gilroy and Diane Lane
They'll join the previously announced stars Nick Kroll, Sam Richardson, Jason Mantzoukas and Vanessa Bayer.

[06/29/26 - 11:30 AM]
ESPN to Provide Extensive Coverage of the 2026 NBA Summer League Beginning July 9
The 11-day event begins Thursday, July 9, and concludes with the Championship Game on Sunday, July 19, live on ESPN, with games throughout the event airing on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU.