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[10/29/14 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 29
Updates include: Hayley Kiyoko joins the cast of "CSI: Cyber" at CBS; Kyra Sedgwick, Kari Lizer team for HBO comedy; and Geoff Stults to star in comedy project at CBS.

[10/29/14 - 05:01 PM]
Fan Favorite Chris Soules Searches for Love Again on ABC's Hit Romance Reality Series, "The Bachelor," When It Premieres Monday, January 5, 2015
Chris Soules, the stylish farmer from Iowa, was sent home by Andi Dorfman on "The Bachelorette."

[10/29/14 - 04:37 PM]
"The Great Christmas Light Fight" Returns for Its Second Season, Premiering December 8 on ABC
Each of the six one hour episodes features 4 families from across America who work harder than the elves themselves in order to out-deck the halls of their competition and possibly win the ultimate Christmas Gift: $50,000!

[10/29/14 - 03:25 PM]
Duggar Wedding Rings in Record Ratings for TLC
TLC spins the numbers for Tuesday, October 28.

[10/29/14 - 03:25 PM]
Video: "Justified" - Hat Trick
Get your first tease for the upcoming final season, due this January on FX.

[10/29/14 - 03:11 PM]
"The Taste" Returns to ABC - Season Three Premieres Thursday, December 4
Returning this season to train the cooks is "The Taste's" all-star team of mentors: Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre and Marcus Samuelsson.

[10/29/14 - 02:59 PM]
ABC Announces November 2014 Sweeps Programming
The Alphabet details its programming highlights for the coming month (SPOILERS!).

[10/29/14 - 02:10 PM]
NBA on ESPN Returns with Season-Opening Full Court Press
The NBA on ESPN will return for its season-opening week of coverage, highlighted by several of the league's top superstars in action, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony.

[10/29/14 - 02:00 PM]
Syfy and Alcon TV Announce Start of Production on "The Expanse," New 10-Episode Epic Space Drama
Dominique Tipper, Cas Anvar, Wes Chatham, Florence Faivre, Jonathan Banks, Paulo Costanzo and Jay Hernandez join the previously cast Thomas Jane, Steven Strait and Shohreh Aghdashloo.

[10/29/14 - 01:10 PM]
CMA Partners with ABC and Toys for Tots to Distribute Toys to Children in Need During the Holidays
For the third year, audience members are being encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the taping to help make the holidays brighter for Nashville area children.

[10/29/14 - 12:49 PM]
Chip Foose and The A-Team Celebrate Historic 100 Builds Milestone on the All-New Season of "Overhaulin'"
All-new episodes resume Tuesday, November 4 at 9:00/8:00c on Velocity.

[10/29/14 - 12:49 PM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Goes Behind the Scenes of the Blockbuster Film Fury: One-Hour Special "Tanks of Fury"
The new one-hour special premieres Sunday, November 9 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[10/29/14 - 12:00 PM]
Metallica to Perform Every Night the Week of Monday, Nov. 17 - Friday, Nov. 21 on CBS's "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson"
The four band members - James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo - will sit down for an interview with Ferguson on Monday, Nov. 17.

[10/29/14 - 11:41 AM]
"Modern Family" Repeats to Fill "Manhattan Love Story" Slot in November
Look for second runs of the Emmy-winning comedy on Tuesday nights at 8:30/7:30c beginning November 11.

[10/29/14 - 11:30 AM]
AwesomenessTV's All New "Richie Rich" Series to Air Only on Netflix
The 21-episode series stars Jake Brennan, Joshua Carlon, Jenna Ortega, Lauren Taylor, Kiff VandenHeuvel and Brooke Wexler.

[10/29/14 - 11:16 AM]
Bravo Media Names Jonathan D. Hills Vice President, Digital Media
Hills joins Bravo from NBC News Digital as Vice President, Operations, where he oversaw audience development, content partnerships and non-display revenue for NBCNews.com and Today.com.

[10/29/14 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Rings in the Holidays with Very Merry Programming
Highlights include the all-new "A Very Grammy(R) Christmas" special on Friday, December 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/29/14 - 10:50 AM]
"Kourtney & Khloe Take the Hamptons," Premieres Sunday, November 2 at 9pm ET/PT on E!
In the first episode, Kourtney delights in the local treasures of Southampton and takes to the quiet, close-knit community instantly.

[10/29/14 - 10:38 AM]
NBC Sports Group Adds Krista Voda as NASCAR Host
She'll serve as host of NBC Sports' upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series pre- and post-race coverage, beginning in 2015.

[10/29/14 - 10:23 AM]
ABC Leads Season in Non-Sports Adults 18-49 with Top Dramas, #1 New Show and #1 New Comedy
ABC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[10/29/14 - 10:09 AM]
Lifetime Orders "The Women of The Bible" from Roma Downey and Mark Burnett
The two-hour special will air on Sunday, December 7 at 7:00/6:00c, leading into the world premiere of Lifetime's miniseries event, "The Red Tent."

[10/29/14 - 10:04 AM]
Jimmy Kimmel to Appear Simultaneously in Los Angeles and Nashville Via Hologram to Celebrate This Year's CMA AwardsoOn November 5 During a Special "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Using technology from Hologram USA, Kimmel's monologue will be beamed to the Nashville stage.

[10/29/14 - 09:31 AM]
Syfy Renews Hit Unscripted Series "Ghost Hunters" and "Paranormal Witness"
Both hit paranormal series receive 13 episode orders and will return in 2015 to create a chilling night of original programming for the network.

[10/29/14 - 09:31 AM]
FYI's "Late Nite Chef Fight" to Test Elite Chefs in New Las Vegas Based Food Competition Series
The first of eight one-hour episodes will premiere on Saturday, November 22 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/29/14 - 09:28 AM]
It's Man vs. Alaska and the Chance to Make Off Road History on "Alaska Off Road Warriors" Premiering Sunday, November 30 at 10 PM ET/PT on History(R)
The clock is ticking as five teams compete against each other and the harsh terrain of Alaska in the pursuit of a hefty reward and the chance to make off-road history.

[10/29/14 - 08:50 AM]
"The Voice" Ranks as the #1 Non-Sports Telecast of the Night on the Big 4 in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, October 28.

[10/29/14 - 08:33 AM]
ABC's Tuesday Night Grows Week to Week Against the 2014 World Series
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, October 28.

[10/29/14 - 08:32 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Rides the World Series to Another Demo Victory
Plus: "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD" on ABC grows by double-digits from last week among adults 18-49.

[10/29/14 - 08:32 AM]
HGTV Ranked Among Top 10 Networks for Sixth Consecutive Month
HGTV spins the numbers for the month of October to date.

[10/29/14 - 07:41 AM]
New Living Room Study Year 2: Streaming on Connected TV Devices Hits All New Record High; Has Become a Leader in Primetime
Viewers are streaming video on a connected TV at a record pace during primetime and more than half of adults surveyed prefer streaming to a connected TV over other devices in the home - including PC, tablet and mobile phone.

[10/29/14 - 06:06 AM]
Second Season of CNBC's "Restaurant Startup" Premieres Tuesday, January 13 at 10PM ET/PT
Joining them this season is chef, restaurateur and TV personality, Antonia Lofaso, who will help guide the hungry entrepreneurs as they are put to the ultimate test: opening a restaurant!

[10/29/14 - 06:03 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Highly-Rated Original Primetime Series "Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove" Will Continue to Captivate Viewers as It Earns Season Three Renewal
"Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove" finished its second season as the #1 primetime drama on Saturday Nights at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/29/14 - 06:01 AM]
"America's Got Talent" Wants You to Help "Spot" America's Next Superstar with Talent Scout
Nominations for potential Talent Scout submissions can be made online at www.agtauditions.com/scout beginning today and continuing through March.

[10/28/14 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 28
Updates include: MTV orders "Scream" to series; Jennifer Johnson lands "The Magellan" at The CW; and Meagen Fay to recur on ABC's "Marvel's Agent Carter."

[10/28/14 - 06:30 PM]
Video: Only on Netflix: "Marco Polo" - First Teaser
The series, starring newcomer Lorenzo Richelmy, is based on the famed explorer's adventures in Kublai Khan's court in 13th century China.

[10/28/14 - 04:06 PM]
Disney XD's "Star Wars Rebels" Posts Series High in Kids 6-11 and "Gravity Falls" Scores Ratings High in Boys 6-11
Disney XD spins the numbers for Monday, October 27.

[10/28/14 - 03:50 PM]
Video: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" - Blaze of Glory
Check out the first tease for season 10, due in January on FXX.

[10/28/14 - 03:28 PM]
Destination America Records Best October Ever in Prime
Destination America spins the numbers for the month of October to date.

[10/28/14 - 03:03 PM]
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" Scores Highest Rating Since 2009 with Redskins-Cowboys
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, October 27.

[10/28/14 - 02:44 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Highlights This Year's Hottest Pop Culture Icons and Most Talked-About Celebrities with "Live's Best Halloween Show Ever... Seriously"
The 2014 version will feature more than 50 costumes, with spoofs of today's hottest pop culture icons.

[10/28/14 - 02:01 PM]
Latest Hallmark Channel Original Film, "The Good Witch's Wonder," Averages 2.5 Million Viewers and Marks the Network's Most Watched Film of 2014 to Date
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, October 25.

[10/28/14 - 02:01 PM]
Discovery Channel Grabs Double Digit Viewership and Ratings Gains in October
Discovery spins the numbers for the month of October to date.

[10/28/14 - 02:01 PM]
American Heroes Channel Celebrates Best October Ever in Prime and Total Day Delivery
American Heroes Channel spins the numbers for the month of October to date.

[10/28/14 - 01:39 PM]
ESPN to Make Scottsdale Fashion Square Home During Super Bowl XLIX in Arizona
Fan Fest Scottsdale, a week-long celebration offering food, fashion and football, that is free and open to the public will be adjacent to ESPN's broadcast location throughout Super Bowl week.

[10/28/14 - 01:15 PM]
Bravo Media Offers Non-Stop Excitement for the Ultimate Sunday Funday on November 2
Viewers will get a blast from the past when "The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Road Trip Countdown to Season Seven" airs at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/28/14 - 01:05 PM]
Disney XD Delivers #1 Month in Primetime in the Network's History in Total Viewers and Boys 2-11
Disney XD spins the numbers for the month of October to date.

[10/28/14 - 01:02 PM]
"The Comeback," Starring Lisa Kudrow, And Created and Executive Produced by Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow, Returns Nov. 9, Exclusively on HBO
In the new episodes, Valerie continues her search to attain the spotlight, but this time around, it illuminates a whole new series of problems when she achieves the visibility she wants.

[10/28/14 - 12:39 PM]
Disney Channel Wins October in Total Viewers and Major Youth Demographics
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the month of October to date.

[10/28/14 - 12:36 PM]
Nigel Gaines Promoted to CFO, BBC Worldwide North America
In his new role, Gaines is responsible for overseeing all financial operations for BBC Worldwide North America.

[10/28/14 - 12:07 PM]
Brad Daugherty to Remain with ESPN as NBA and College Basketball Analyst
Daugherty will appear regularly on NBA Tonight, NBA Coast to Coast, SportsCenter and on additional news and information programming.







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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.