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[11/06/14 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 6
Updates include: Natascha McElhone to star in "Little Women" adaptation at ABC; Jon Caren to take on "The System" at FOX; and Corinne Brinkerhoff lands "American Gothic" at CBS.

[11/06/14 - 03:10 PM]
Class Is Back in Session When "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Returns to FOX
Executive-produced by Mark Burnett, the show features comedian Jeff Foxworthy, who returns as host.

[11/06/14 - 02:07 PM]
Dhani Jones Returns for Another Season as Host of "GT Academy" on Spike TV and the Network's Interstitial Series, "Playbook 360"
The former series debuts for a fourth season on Spike TV on Friday, November 7 at 11:30/10:30c.

[11/06/14 - 01:36 PM]
No. 1 Minnesota Hosts No. 14 Notre Dame to Begin ESPNU's College Hockey Television Slate
ESPNU will begin its 2014-15 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey television schedule when No. 14 Notre Dame (5-2-1) visits No. 1 Minnesota (5-1) as part of the Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. ET.

[11/06/14 - 01:31 PM]
Starz Digital Media Offers Early Purchase Opportunity for the Complete Season Of "The Chair" on Digital Platforms
Beginning November 10, digital electronic sell-through (EST) purchases of the entire 10-episode season will be available through digital purchase partners iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, and other digital platforms.

[11/06/14 - 01:21 PM]
Social: With Over 5.3M Tweets, ABC Is the Most-Social Broadcast Net in Prime this Season
ABC's "Scandal" is the season's most-social broadcast series, with an average of 346,609 tweets per episode.

[11/06/14 - 12:14 PM]
Matt Hasselbeck and DeSean Jackson Join NFL on FOX this Sunday
Hasselbeck joins play-by-play announcer Chris Myers, analyst Ronde Barber and sideline reporter Jennifer Hale in the booth Sunday as the Arizona Cardinals host the St. Louis Rams at 4:25 PM ET.

[11/06/14 - 11:59 AM]
The CMAs Come to CMT When the Network Re-Airs the Star-Studded "48th Annual CMA Awards" and "Countdown to the CMA Awards" on Friday, November 21, Beginning at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The awards show, which originally aired live from Nashville on ABC, is co-hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and features surprise guests and all-star performances from country and pop superstars.

[11/06/14 - 11:39 AM]
Nov. 1 Edition of "Saturday Night Live" Scores the Show's Top Results Since February
NBC spins the late-night numbers for Saturday, November 1.

[11/06/14 - 11:33 AM]
Jimmy Fallon Wins Five of Five Nights to Lead the Late-Night Week of Oct. 27-31; Seth Meyers Outrates Letterman
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 27-31.

[11/06/14 - 11:28 AM]
TNT's "Cold Justice," "Rizzoli & Isles" and "Perception" Return in Q1 2015
The latter duo returns Tuesday, February 17 on the cable channel.

[11/06/14 - 11:00 AM]
Bridget Regan Joins "Marvel's Agent Carter"
She will move in next door to Peggy as Dottie, a small-town girl from Iowa who'll have a huge impact on the life of Agent Carter.

[11/06/14 - 10:55 AM]
Video: A Special Song from the Cast of TBS's "Cougar Town" - Final Season Starts Jan. 6
The series will once again air on Tuesday nights at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[11/06/14 - 10:45 AM]
Syfy and Universal Cable Productions Announce Key Roles for "The Magicians"
Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman and Arjun Gupta will star while Mike Cahill has signed on to direct.

[11/06/14 - 10:32 AM]
ABC Family Picks Up Original Series "Chasing Life" for a Second Season
The series will return with an all-new Christmas-themed episode on Tuesday, December 9, as part of the network's "25 Days of Christmas" programming event.

[11/06/14 - 10:15 AM]
Maroon 5, Gwen Stefani to Perform Live on Nov. 10-11 Telecasts of NBC's "The Voice"
Maroon 5, led by "Voice" coach Adam Levine will perform "Animals" on Nov. 10 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) while Stefani will perform "Baby Don't Lie" on Nov. 11 (8-9 p.m.).

[11/06/14 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Confirms Jan. 11 Debut for "Girls," "Togetherness," "Looking"
Newcomer "Togetherness," from brothers Jay and Mark Duplass, follows two couples living under one roof on the fringes of Los Angeles.

[11/06/14 - 09:55 AM]
"The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" Announces Popular Friends of the Show Who Will Return as Guests During Craig's Final Three Weeks
As previously announced, Ferguson will sign off on Friday, December 19.

[11/06/14 - 09:37 AM]
Kim Coles Kicks-Off Third Season of Bounce TV's Stand-Up Comedy Series "Off the Chain"
Featuring some of the most hilarious African American comedians on the stand-up scene, for season three Bounce TV turns over the microphone to one comic per show and expands to an hour-long format.

[11/06/14 - 09:03 AM]
Disney Donates $1 Million to Feeding America to Help Families Access More Nutritious Food
The donation will be announced on ABC's "The Chew" today at 1:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. CT/PT.

[11/06/14 - 08:45 AM]
"The Mysteries of Laura" and "SVU" Retain 100% of the Adult 18-49 Ratings from Their Prior Originals
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 5.

[11/06/14 - 08:38 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "CMA Awards" Power ABC to Top Spot
More than 16 million viewers on average tuned into the annual awards ceremony.

[11/06/14 - 08:20 AM]
ABC Towers Over Wednesday Night with "The 48th Annual CMA Awards," Scoring Its Top Results with Entertainment Programming on Any Night in 8 Months
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 5.

[11/06/14 - 08:09 AM]
Family That Lives Together... Stays Together When Bravo Media Returns "Thicker Than Water" on Sunday, December 21 at 9 PM ET/PT
Ben and Jewel Tankard are back, leading their self-proclaimed "Black Brady Bunch" family with children Brooklyn, Britney, Benji, and Cyrene.

[11/06/14 - 08:07 AM]
Sixth Season of "Downton Abbey" to Air on "Masterpiece" on PBS - Production Begins in 2015
Season 5 will premiere on "Masterpiece" on PBS on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

[11/06/14 - 08:02 AM]
Garth Brooks, Selena Gomez and Imagine Dragons to Perform on the 2014 American Music Awards(R)
They join a star-studded lineup of previously announced must-see performers including 5 Seconds of Summer, Iggy Azalea, Mary J. Blige, Charli XCX, Fergie, Lorde, One Direction, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift and the evening's host, Pitbull.

[11/06/14 - 07:16 AM]
"Smackdown(R)" Moves to Thursday Night on Syfy Beginning January 15 at 8PM
With nearly 800 original episodes, "SmackDown" is the second longest-running weekly episodic program in U.S. television history, only behind WWE's other flagship program, "Monday Night Raw."

[11/06/14 - 07:14 AM]
NBC Sports Group Adds Reporters Dave Burns & Mike Massaro to NASCAR Broadcast Team
In addition to covering pit road during Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series action on NBC and NBCSN, Massaro and Burns will contribute to "NASCAR America" on NBCSN, as well as handle assignments throughout various NBC Sports properties.

[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.







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[05/05/26 - 02:01 PM]
MGM+ Releases First Look at "American Hostage" Starring Emmy Award Winner Jon Hamm
The psychological thriller tells the harrowing true story of Fred Heckman, a beloved Indianapolis radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.

[05/05/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of April 27 - The Hunt Continues as "Apex" Takes No. 1 for a Second Week
Plus: Revenge might be a dish best served cold, but "Man on Fire" served it up hot, reaching No. 1 on the English TV list with 11 million views.

[05/05/26 - 11:46 AM]
The Rolling Stones Bring Three Nights of Satisfaction to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" This Month
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood are each set to appear across three separate episodes.

[05/05/26 - 11:31 AM]
OWN's "Heart & Hustle: Houston" Returns May 30 for a High-Stakes Second Season Filled with Fractured Friendships, Bold New Beginnings and Unstoppable Ambition
This season, the bonds that once united the group are tested like never before.

[05/05/26 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Sofia Receives a Visit From Rapunzel in Official Trailer for New Series "Sofia the First: Royal Magic," Debuting May 25 on Disney Jr. and Next Day on Disney+
Additionally, a new short-form series, "Sofia the First: Magical Friends," is also available now on the Disney Jr. channel, Disney+, and Disney Jr. YouTube.

[05/05/26 - 10:31 AM]
Starz's Adrenaline-Fueled New Drama "Fightland" Set to Premiere July 31
The network also released first-look images introducing viewers to the gritty world and the dangerous characters at the heart of the newest family crime drama.

[05/05/26 - 09:55 AM]
Comedian Larry the Cable Guy to Host New Series "American Mayhem"
The high-energy clip show celebrates the wildest, funniest, and most outrageous moments caught on camera across the U.S., all brought to life by the beloved funnyman whose unmistakable voice and humor have made him a household name.

[05/05/26 - 09:31 AM]
New Doc "The American Experiment" Marks The Nation's 250th Anniversary
Streaming this June 24 on Netflix, the five-part historical documentary reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the American Revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

[05/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
Yep! Hulu's "King of the Hill" Season 15 Premieres July 20
Hank and Peggy settle into retirement life on Rainey Street while attempting to keep their neighbors from going off the rails.

[05/05/26 - 09:00 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere New Documentary "The Clash of Nations: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling" on June 19
This powerful documentary explores one of the most iconic rivalries in sports history between heavyweight champions Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.

[05/05/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Peace Will Have to Wait... "Dutton Ranch" Official Trailer Is Out Now
Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are joined in the new series by Academy Award nominees Ed Harris and Annette Bening.

[05/05/26 - 07:01 AM]
"Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast" Launches on May 19 on HBO Max and Major Podcast Platforms
The podcast offers a thoughtful rewatch experience that balances high-level film recaps with in-depth discussion of the moments that matter most by revisiting key sequences and themes and diving deeper into standout scenes, performances and creative choices.

[05/05/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Boroughs" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a crew of unlikely heroes must stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don't have: time.

[05/05/26 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for "Kyle Larson vs. The Double"
Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Cynthia Hill, the documentary will premiere May 21 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/05/26 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hit training camp with MMA legends Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano before they return to the cage for their must-see fight years in the making.