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[11/05/14 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 5
Updates include: Patrick Fugit tapped as lead in Cinemax's "Outcast"; Neil LaBute gets series order for DirecTV's "Billy & Billie"; and ABC Family to take a stab at Sara Shepard's "The Perfectionists."

[11/05/14 - 07:00 PM]
Video: Check Out the All-New Trailer for FOX's Sexy, New Powerful Drama, "Empire," Coming January 2015!
The series stars Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard and Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson.

[11/05/14 - 06:03 PM]
NBC Commits to Five More Episodes of "Marry Me"
Last night's episode was the Peacock's most-watched comedy of the past week.

[11/05/14 - 02:17 PM]
ABC Announces Premiere Dates for "Galavant" and "Marvel's Agent Carter"
Plus: 2015 return dates for "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Once Upon a Time," "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away with Murder."

[11/05/14 - 02:11 PM]
CBS News Is the #1 Broadcast Network for Coverage of the 2014 Midterm Elections
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 4.

[11/05/14 - 02:10 PM]
2.6 Million Viewers Return for Season Two Premiere of "The Curse of Oak Island"
History spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 4.

[11/05/14 - 01:10 PM]
VH1 Announces New Docu-Comedy Series "Barely Famous" Featuring Erin & Sara Foster
The six-episode series features multi-hyphenate producers, actresses and writers, Erin and Sara Foster.

[11/05/14 - 12:29 PM]
Oscar Nominee Minnie Driver Added to Cast of NBC's "Peter Pan Live!"
Driver will serve as narrator and play adult Wendy Darling in the Peacock's highly anticipated telecast.

[11/05/14 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix to Adapt Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events" Into Original Series
The series will be a Netflix production in association with Paramount Television.

[11/05/14 - 12:00 PM]
"Opening Day" with Tom Brokaw to Premiere November 19 at 11 P.M. ET on NBCSN
Brokaw, one of the greatest storytellers of his generation, returns to his home state of South Dakota to take viewers through the hunting fields and introduce them to the people that highlight every third Saturday in October.

[11/05/14 - 10:50 AM]
Ovation's Annual "Battle of the Nutcrackers" Event Is Back Along with a Host of Holiday Classics
The fan-favorite "The Battle of the Nutcrackers" pits four vastly different productions of The Nutcracker ballet against each other.

[11/05/14 - 10:48 AM]
New First Look Photography of Jesus from NBC's " A.D."
Juan Pablo di Pace, Babou Ceesay, Greta Scacchi and Chipo Chung star in the mini-series, premiering Sunday, April 5.

[11/05/14 - 10:48 AM]
ABC Airs Season's Top Entertainment Series - "Murder" and "Scandal" the Top 2 Dramas on Broadcast TV
ABC spins the numbers for the season to date.

[11/05/14 - 10:28 AM]
USA Network's Hit Original Series "Royal Pains" Gets Green Light for Two New Seasons
Seasons seven and eight will each feature eight all new episodes, the latter of which will include its 100th installment.

[11/05/14 - 10:13 AM]
First Lady Michelle Obama to Host "Doc McStuffins" Screening for Military Families at The White House
As part of the Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama will host military families for a private screening at The White House on Monday, November 10.

[11/05/14 - 10:05 AM]
Oprah & Deepak's 21-Day Meditation Experience Expands Reach Across Multiple Platforms Online and in Retail
Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra developed and launched the "Oprah and Deepak 21-Day Meditation Experience" Companion Mobile App.

[11/05/14 - 10:04 AM]
New Installments of "Pass the Plate" Set to Premiere on Disney Channel
"Pass the Plate" began airing in 2008 as part of The Walt Disney Company's ongoing commitment to help families achieve healthier lifestyles.

[11/05/14 - 09:51 AM]
Gail Simmons, Marcus Samuelsson and Max Silvestri Serve Up Tasty Holiday Dishes in New FYI Special "Thanksgiving Unstuffed" Premiering Thursday, November 20 at 10PM ET
The special features celebrity chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Gail Simmons, along with food writer and comedian Max Silvestri as they create an epic Thanksgiving meal for their friends and family.

[11/05/14 - 09:32 AM]
Spike TV to Debut First-Ever Competitive Furniture Design Series on January 6
"Framework" will showcase the nation's best emerging furniture designers as they compete for a $100,000 cash prize and the opportunity for their work to be sold by a major manufacturer.

[11/05/14 - 09:19 AM]
Video: AMC.com Releases Exclusive New Video for "Better Call Saul"
The "Breaking Bad" prequel will premiere this February on the cable channel.

[11/05/14 - 09:13 AM]
MTV's New Scripted Thriller "Eye Candy" Fights Cyber Killer with "Justice"
The Victoria Justice-led drama premieres Monday, January 12 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[11/05/14 - 08:51 AM]
"NBC News Decision 2014 Election Special" Currently Ranks #1 Among ABC, CBS and NBC in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 4.

[11/05/14 - 08:34 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with "MasterChef Junior"
The network leads the night among adults 18-49, topping election coverage on its competition.

[11/05/14 - 08:20 AM]
America's Favorite TV Mom Roseanne Barr Hosts New Series - "Momsters: When Moms Go Bad" on Investigation Discovery Premiering Black Friday, November 28
From the little league mama who stalks and threatens her son's coach to the pageant parent who will stop at nothing to get her daughter the crown, these mothers are not afraid to cross boundaries and get their hands dirty.

[11/05/14 - 07:59 AM]
Every Day Is Veterans Day on American Heroes Channel During "Duty, Honor, Courage Week"
Said event is highlighted by the premiere of the one-hour special "The Real Inglorious Bastards" and a new episode of "D-Day to Victory."

[11/05/14 - 07:15 AM]
Esquire Network to Provide a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Clay Aiken's Improbable Congressional Campaign
The yet-to-be titled, four-hour limited documentary series will premiere on Esquire Network in 1st Quarter 2015.

[11/05/14 - 07:08 AM]
Investigation Discovery's "Fatal Vows" Returns for Salacious Third Season
The new season features all-new stories of love gone wrong, including a professional football player with a violent temper, a greedy, young wife looking for a pay-out, and a husband whose violent criminal past haunts an entire family.

[11/05/14 - 06:05 AM]
Video: Only on Netflix: "Marco Polo" Behind-The-Scenes Featurette
The sweeping drama's 10 episodes were shot in Italy, Kazakhstan and Malaysia.

[11/04/14 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 4
Updates include: Jon Lovett brings "Anthem" to Showtime; ABC eyes drama based on Ingrid Thoft's Fina Ludlow book series; and Sheldon Turner, Tommy Schlamme team for FOX's "Dirty Deeds."

[11/04/14 - 03:01 PM]
Lifetime Brings "Witches" to an End
Said news comes on the heels of last month's cancellation of fellow scripted entry "The Lottery."

[11/04/14 - 02:31 PM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Presents Weeklong U2 Event Nov. 17-21
The band's five-night residency will support their 13th studio album, "Songs of Innocence," and will feature numerous surprises in addition to multiple musical performances, comedy sketch appearances and online exclusives.

[11/04/14 - 02:16 PM]
Kevin Reilly Named President, TBS and TNT And Chief Creative Officer, Turner Entertainment
Reilly, who most recently served as chairman of entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), will be responsible for overseeing and leading the TNT and TBS networks and brands.

[11/04/14 - 02:14 PM]
Disney/ABC Television Group Teams Up with Sponsor JCPenney to Launch "CMA Awards Backstage" on the Industry Defining WATCH ABC App for Desktop and Mobile Devices
WATCH ABC can be accessed from ABC.com or via the WATCH ABC app, which is free on select Android and iOS devices via Google Play and the App Store.

[11/04/14 - 01:34 PM]
Hallmark Channel's 2014 "Countdown to Christmas" Is Off to a Stellar Start with "One Starry Christmas," Network's First Original Film of the Season
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, November 1.

[11/04/14 - 01:24 PM]
Seven-Time Grammy-Winning Trio Lady Antebellum Featured in an All-New Episode of CMT's Bio-Series, "Inside Fame," Premiering Saturday, November 8 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The special follows the group through the ups and downs and hard work of worldwide tours, five hit-filled albums and the challenge to push themselves out of their comfort zone as they continually challenge their approach to songwriting and recording.

[11/04/14 - 12:49 PM]
CMT Celebrates the "Next Women of Country" at Second Annual Star-Studded Event Today
Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton, Maddie & Tae and RaeLynn were among those honored.

[11/04/14 - 12:46 PM]
TBS's Telecasts of "The Big Bang Theory" Account for All of Basic Cable's Top 20 Sitcom Telecasts for the Week Among Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
Turner spins the numbers for the week of October 27-November 2.

[11/04/14 - 12:30 PM]
mun2 to Relaunch as "NBC Universo" Cable Network, Delivering More World-Class Entertainment and Sports to Latinos
The rebrand will take place on Sunday, February 1, the day it becomes the home of the exclusive Spanish-language telecast of Super Bowl XLIX in the U.S.

[11/04/14 - 12:12 PM]
Southern-Charmer "Hart of Dixie" and Magical "Masters of Illusion" Return Friday, January 9
The former will return with the first of 10 new episodes while the latter is back with four fresh installments.

[11/04/14 - 12:01 PM]
The 88th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) Sets Broadway Performances for Live Telecast on NBC
The Broadway spectacle will also feature a special sneak preview performance from NBC's "Peter Pan Live!" which premieres December 4.

[11/04/14 - 11:30 AM]
CBS Announces Premiere Dates for "The Mentalist" and "Undercover Boss"
The former returns Sunday, November 30 while the latter is due back on Sunday, December 14.

[11/04/14 - 11:06 AM]
CBS Wins in Viewers for the Sixth Consecutive Week and Places First in Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of October 27-November 2.

[11/04/14 - 11:01 AM]
Cinemax Series "Banshee" Returns for Third Season Jan. 9
The Emmy(R)-winning series is executive produced by Jonathan Tropper, Peter Macdissi, Alan Ball and Greg Yaitanes.

[11/04/14 - 10:23 AM]
NBC's "Sunday Night Football" Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 Among Big 4 Primetime Telecasts for the Week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2
NBC spins the numbers for the week of October 27-November 2.

[11/04/14 - 10:21 AM]
Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey, Josh Hutcherson and Channing Tatum Are Among the A-Listers Joining Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan This Month on "Live with Kelly And Michael"
Kicking off the month is the first-ever "Paw-fect Pet Week" in which Ripa and Strahan will meet animal experts who will share their best tips for taking care of our furry friends.

[11/04/14 - 10:15 AM]
Get Ready for Some Fun and Excitement in the Windy City and Meet the Roommates from the New Season of MTV's "Real World: Skeletons"
"Real World" is headed back to the Windy City when the new season premieres Tuesday, December 16 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/04/14 - 10:07 AM]
Video: "Archer" - Official Music Teaser - The Call
Play time's over... for now. Archer's back to work this January on FX.

[11/04/14 - 09:58 AM]
ABC Airs 5 of the Top 10 Non-Sports Broadcast Shows in Adults 18-49, Including the Top 3 Dramas and the Top 2 Freshman Series
ABC spins the numbers for the week of October 27-November 2.

[11/04/14 - 09:36 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Builds to Season Highs in Homes and Viewers
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of October 20-24.

[11/04/14 - 09:25 AM]
Djokovic, Federer Battle for Year-End No. 1 Ranking at ATP World Tour Finals on ESPN2, ESPN3
For seven days starting Sunday, Nov. 9, ESPN3 will start at 7 a.m., with the doubles championship Sunday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m.







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[05/12/26 - 05:22 PM]
Fandom Takes Center Stage as Disney's Sports, TV and Film Powerhouses Command the North Javits Center
Energized by on stage appearances from more than 100 notable figures, the presentation underscored Disney's position at the forefront of the global media industry and its ambitious path ahead, driven by the powerful intersection of fandom, storytelling, innovation, and creative culture redefining the future of the industry.

[05/12/26 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Human Vapor" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A legendary Toho film is rebooted with a brand-new story.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
CFP Contenders and Non-Conference Clashes Headline ESPN's Industry-Leading, Early-Season College Football Schedule Reveal at Disney Upfront
Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Miami, No. 8 Texas Tech, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 11 LSU.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
The Grammy Awards Set to Take Place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and Will Air Live on ABC and Stream on Disney+ and Hulu
The upcoming ceremony marks a historic shift for the organization as the 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first ceremony to air on ABC since 1972, ushering in a new era for the most celebrated night in music.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
Disney and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2032
As part of the new agreement, the CMA Awards will stream live on Disney+ for the first time ever, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, kicking off with "The 60th Annual CMA Awards" on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM]
ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Kicks Off 40th Season in Baton Rouge with 500th Show on the Road
Following Baton Rouge, College GameDay will travel to Austin, Texas on September 12 for a battle of powerhouse programs in Week 2 as the Texas Longhorns host Ohio State in a rematch of last season's 14-7 Buckeyes' win in Columbus.

[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM]
Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of FX's "American Horror Story" Installment 13 Coming This Fall to FX and Hulu
FX's "American Horror Story," the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone's most feared number.

[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM]
Disney+ Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Banana Bowl This October
Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.

[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM]
The 99th Oscars Reunites Host Conan O'Brien and Executive Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan
The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.

[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM]
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The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers will be announced Wednesday, September 2, exclusively on "Good Morning America."

[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM]
ESPN Sets the Stage for Super Bowl LXI With Week Long Expansive Broadcast and Fan Experience on Santa Monica Beach
These efforts are all building toward Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, which will air on ESPN and ABC and mark ESPN's first production of the Super Bowl.

[05/12/26 - 12:05 PM]
Oscar Isaac, Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, and David Costabile Will Star in "The Roman"
A high stakes modern casino drama series from the creators of "Billions" and executive produced by Martin Scorsese.

[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 4 - The Critters of "Swapped" Soar to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
The pursuit of justice is action-packed in "Man on Fire," which set the English TV list ablaze at No. 1 with 12.6 million views.

[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App
The special will also air Sunday, May 17 at 8pm ET on CNN, just days before the highly anticipated finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM]
BET Greenlights Manny Halley Productions' "Lot Patrol," A Star-Studded Mockumentary Comedy Series
A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives.