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[09/02/14 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 2
Updates include: TBS pulls the plug on "CeeLo Green's The Good Life"; John Stamos to lead "Members Only" at ABC; and Netflix acquires the streaming rights to FOX's "Gotham."

[09/02/14 - 03:49 PM]
FOX Nixes "Gang Related" After One Season
The news comes after modest numbers for its 13-episode summer run.

[09/02/14 - 03:36 PM]
New "Supernatural" Season 10 Poster Revealed!
The new season of "Supernatural" kicks off Tuesday, October 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/02/14 - 02:06 PM]
NBCUniversal Celebrates NFL Kickoff 2014
CNBC, E!, The Weather Channel and "America's Got Talent" are among the participating properties.

[09/02/14 - 01:59 PM]
FOX Sports Continues Soccer Lineup with 2016 UEFA EURO Qualifiers
Starting in September and spanning through November, FOX Sports and its family of networks have 54 live games over the first four qualifying match days, in addition to several international friendlies.

[09/02/14 - 01:59 PM]
Discovery Is "All-In, All-Night" with Three Hours of Poker Themed Programming on September 10th
The cable channel will up the ante with three brand new specials as a part of poker themed night.

[09/02/14 - 01:41 PM]
CBS Sports and NFL Network "Run This Town" for Thursday Night Football Open with Music Featuring Rihanna and Narration by Don Cheadle
The 16-game "Thursday Night Football" schedule kicks off on September 11 with the Steelers vs. Ravens from Baltimore and ends with a Week 16 Saturday doubleheader on December 20.

[09/02/14 - 01:20 PM]
Netflix Orders Third Season of "Hemlock Grove"
Showrunner Charles H. (Chic) Eglee will return for the ten-episode final season which is slated to premiere on Netflix in 2015.

[09/02/14 - 01:20 PM]
"Houdini" Mesmerizies 3.7 Million Viewers
History spins the numbers for Monday, September 1.

[09/02/14 - 01:07 PM]
New Series "Live Free or Die" Follows Five Americans Who Left Their Mainstream Lives to Survive off the Land, Premieres Sept. 30 at 10 PM
National Geographic Channel's new series examines one of America's most remote subcultures, following five individuals living in the country's backwoods and swamps with few of the trappings of modern society.

[09/02/14 - 12:11 PM]
TNT Announces Restaurants Set to Participate in New Series "On the Menu," Premiering Friday, Oct. 3
Host Ty Pennington and legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse headline the series in which everyday cooks will vie for the chance to have their own dishes served in major restaurant chains across the country.

[09/02/14 - 12:07 PM]
Get Ready for Football Season with Birchbox Man and "The League"
All Birchbox Man subscribers will receive the box, containing everything they need from the best in grooming and lifestyle in preparation for the big game.

[09/02/14 - 12:03 PM]
Top Five Home Cooks Named on "MasterChef"
Plus: auditions for season six begin Saturday, September 13 in San Francisco and San Diego.

[09/02/14 - 11:42 AM]
WatchESPN Launches to Mediacom, Suddenlink, NCTC and NTTC Customers
Access to WatchESPN is now currently available to 75 million households nationwide.

[09/02/14 - 11:22 AM]
HGTV and DIY Network to Premiere Eight New Shows This Fall
Highlights include "Lakefront Bargain Hunt," premiering Sunday, September 14 at 8:00/7:00c on HGTV.

[09/02/14 - 11:02 AM]
Spike TV Presents a Compelling Inside Look at the Life of America's Greatest Daredevil, Evel Knievel
The 90-minute special will premiere on Spike TV Wednesday, September 10 at 11:00/10:00c.

[09/02/14 - 10:40 AM]
"American Ninja Warrior" Wins Its Time-Period Among the Big 4 in Every Key Measure
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, September 1.

[09/02/14 - 10:30 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "MasterChef," "American Ninja Warrior" Top Demos
FOX and NBC both share the adults 18-49 crown last night.

[09/02/14 - 10:22 AM]
ABC's "Mistresses" Draws Biggest Audience in 3 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, September 1.

[09/02/14 - 10:20 AM]
ABC Family Scares Up Some Fun During Its 16th Annual "13 Nights pf Halloween" Holiday Programming Event, Airing October 19th - 31st
The fright fest features brand-new Halloween-themed episodes of "Melissa & Joey" and "Baby Daddy," an all-new "Pretty Little Liars" fan appreciation special, plus the hilariously scary prank specials "Freak Out."

[09/02/14 - 10:18 AM]
U.S. Men's National Team vs Czech Republic & Two MLS Games Highlight NBCSN's Soccer Coverage This Week
The international friendly features USMNT and Sunderland forward Jozy Altidore and goalkeepers Brad Guzan (Aston Villa) and Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake).

[09/02/14 - 09:59 AM]
Ted Gold Named Senior Vice President, Scripted Original Series, Spike TV
Gold previously served as President of Television and Executive Producer at Parkes+Macdonald/Universal Television, under an overall deal with NBCUniversal.

[09/02/14 - 09:08 AM]
Nickelodeon Teams Up with NFL, MLS and NASCAR for NickSports -- New Primetime Sports-Themed Block
The block will feature a rotating lineup of sports-themed content including series, specials and documentaries from leagues and key athletes, as well as acquired theatrical movies.

[09/02/14 - 09:06 AM]
"The Walking Dead" Season 5 Key Art
The fifth season of television's most watched drama for adults 18-49 premieres Sunday, October 12 at 9:00/8:00c on AMC.

[09/02/14 - 08:36 AM]
Viriginia Beach Is Chosen as Final City on Nickelodeon's "Road to Worldwide Day of Play"
The network will spend three days in Virginia Beach (Sept. 10-12), encouraging kids to get active by bringing Nickelodeon-themed games, costumed characters and live-action stars to local events in the area.

[09/02/14 - 08:33 AM]
"Colin's Football Show" Opens Second Season with New Theme and Fresh Segments
The hour-long program will introduce new elements this year, including the debut of a fresh open, as well as the return of some of last season's most entertaining segments.

[09/02/14 - 07:50 AM]
"Terror at the Mall," A Harrowing Inside Look at the Siege of Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Debuts Sept. 15 on HBO
The film recalls the horror of the attack, as well as the courage and resilience of ordinary citizens in the face of mass murder.

[09/02/14 - 05:00 AM]
CBS's "The Talk" Kicks Off Season 5 Monday, Sept. 8!
In what promises to be their boldest premiere yet, the hosts will face their biggest fears, reveal intimate secrets and, for the first time, live-tweet during the show.

[09/01/14 - 10:01 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Demos with "Big Brother"
The show's latest installment is the night's number one program among adults 18-49.

[09/01/14 - 10:00 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "Saturday Night Football" Returns on Top for ABC
The Alphabet leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/01/14 - 09:53 AM]
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" Matches Its Top 18-49 Rating Since July 26
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31.

[08/30/14 - 09:09 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Split the Demo Crown
CBS then remains the most-watched network last night.

[08/30/14 - 08:52 AM]
NBC Ties for #1 for the Night in Adults 18-49 Among the Big 4 Networks
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, August 29.

[08/30/14 - 08:13 AM]
Kenny Chesney Welcomed Fans to the Georgia Theatre Last Night for a Surprise Show to Launch CMT's New Series "Instant Jam"
The concert is the first installment of the new series and premieres Saturday, September 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/29/14 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 29
Updates include: Syfy pulls the plug on "The Wil Wheaton Project"; FOX to revive "The Greatest American Hero"; and Jennifer Johnson to depart "The Following" as showrunner.

[08/29/14 - 04:44 PM]
"Utopia" Streaming Video Access Begins Now on UtopiaTV.com 24/7!
Tune into the two-hour series premiere next Sunday, September 7 at 8:00/7:00c.

[08/29/14 - 10:03 AM]
"Marvel's Agent Carter" Casts 2 Key Roles - Meet Agents Jack Thompson & Daniel Sousa!
Chad Michael Murray and Enver Gjokaj will star alongside Hayley Atwell in the project.

[08/29/14 - 09:03 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: Another Week, Another "Big Brother" Victory
CBS leads the night once again among adults 18-49 and total viewers.

[08/29/14 - 08:10 AM]
Cast of FOX Sports 1's All-Female "The Ultimate Fighter(R)" Overcame Childhood Tragedies to Help Troubled Youth
The franchise's latest installment premieres Wednesday, September 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/29/14 - 07:35 AM]
BBC America's "Intruders" Pulls 1.223 Million Viewers
BBC America further spins the numbers for Saturday, August 23.

[08/29/14 - 07:07 AM]
HBO Confirms Nov. 2 and 3 Debut for Miniseries "Olive Kitteridge"
Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins, Bill Murray, John Gallagher, Jr., Peter Mullan, Rosemarie DeWitt and Zoe Kazan star in the project.

[08/29/14 - 06:41 AM]
FOX Sports 1 to Air Tony Stewart/Mike Helton Press Conferences Live
Coverage of the press conferences is also available through FOX Sports GO, the app that delivers streaming video of FOX Sports content.

[08/28/14 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 28
Updates include: Paget Brewster cast in Amazon's "Down Dog"; "Ray Donovan" creator Ann Biderman to step down as showrunner; and Netflix acquires the streaming rights to NBC's "The Blacklist."

[08/28/14 - 10:27 PM]
"Party Down South" Returns for Season 3 - Announced on the Reunion Special
Look for the new season in Winter 2015 on the cable channel.

[08/28/14 - 05:31 PM]
"Jay Leno's Garage: The Ultimate Car Week" Premieres Sunday, August 31 at 10PM ET/PT on CNBC
Based on his Emmy-winning web series "Jay Leno's Garage," this special takes viewers into the heart of Monterey Week, America's ultimate automotive event.

[08/28/14 - 02:21 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Enters Its 27th Season in National Syndication September 1, 2014
The show finished the 2013-14 season as the No. 2 syndicated talker in Households, posting an 8% gain over the prior year, and its highest Household rating in 6 years.

[08/28/14 - 01:40 PM]
Lori Loughlin Stars in "Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters," A Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original World Premiere October 26
Steve Bacic, Sarah Strange and Brendan Meyer also star in the second installment of the "Garage Sale Mystery" movie series.

[08/28/14 - 01:39 PM]
A&E Cancels "Longmire" After Three Seasons
Producer Warner Horizon Television reportedly plans to shop the series elsewhere.

[08/28/14 - 12:12 PM]
HGTV's Newest Series "Sold on the Spot" Taps Into the Ultimate Buying and Selling Fantasy
In his new series, Josh teams up with house hunters to knock on every door in their ideal location and convince one homeowner to sell their house within 24 hours.

[08/28/14 - 12:08 PM]
FXX Paints Labor Day Weekend Yellow - Five Days Left in Record 12-Day "The Simpsons" Marathon Ends Monday, September 1 at Midnight ET
Following the conclusion of the 12-day marathon on Monday night, "The Simpsons" moves to its regular weekly schedule beginning on Tuesday, September 2.







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