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[12/01/14 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 1
Updates include: Lauren Graham to star in "Kate on Later" for NBC; Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam Carey first cast in "The Walking Dead" spin-off; and January Jones, Kristen Schaal to visit FOX's "The Last Man on Earth."

[12/01/14 - 05:30 PM]
"The Voice" Hits 20 Million iTunes Downloads Since First Season
The show's eclectic performances ranges from original material to staples of country, pop and rock, among other musical genres.

[12/01/14 - 04:18 PM]
Disney Channel's "Sofia The First: The Curse of Princess Ivy" Delivers 4.7 Million Total Viewers, Becoming the #1 Primetime Telecast Year to Date in Key Preschoolers
Disney Channel spins the numbers for Sunday, November 23.

[12/01/14 - 02:05 PM]
ABC Is Up in November with Viewers and the Only Net Steady in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the November sweeps period to date.

[12/01/14 - 01:58 PM]
Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" Premiere of "Christmas Under Wraps" Succeeds As This Year's #1 HH Rated Original Movie Premiere on All of Cable
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30.

[12/01/14 - 01:10 PM]
"Little Women: LA" Is Back for Season 2, Premiering January 1
After the launch, the Lifetime series will move to its regular day and time period of Wednesday, January 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/01/14 - 01:08 PM]
Record Ratings for "The Walking Dead's" Mid-Season Finale
AMC spins the numbers for Sunday, November 30.

[12/01/14 - 12:47 PM]
CBS Extends "The McCarthys" by Two Episodes
The news comes on the heels of last month's script order, bringing its season total to 15 episodes.

[12/01/14 - 12:31 PM]
"Parks and Recreation" to Begin Landmark Farewell Season on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 8 P.M.
Back-to-back episodes will continue each week until the hourlong series finale on Tuesday, February 24.

[12/01/14 - 12:23 PM]
AMC Rings in the New Year with Marathons of the Award-Winning Series "Breaking Bad" and "The Walking Dead"
The former run is designed as a build up to the "Breaking Bad" prequel "Better Call Saul" in February.

[12/01/14 - 12:01 PM]
"Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials 2015," An Interactive Countdown Special Hosted by Boomer Esiason and Katharine McPhee, To Be Broadcast Monday, Jan. 26
The one-hour special will air at 8:00/7:00c on said night.

[12/01/14 - 11:45 AM]
Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams and Beyonce Win Big at Soul Train Awards 2014 Airing on Centric and BET November 30, This Year's Show Honors Funk Band Kool and the Gang with The Legend Award
This year's event featured show-stopping performances by Chris Brown, Jodeci, Nico & Vinz, Tinashe, Lil' Kim, Missy Elliott and Da Brat.

[12/01/14 - 11:27 AM]
"The Tonight Show," "Late Night" Dominate ABC, CBS Timeslot Competition for Week of Nov. 17-21
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 17-21.

[12/01/14 - 11:16 AM]
Rudolph Is Saluted by His Fellow CBS Stars in a Network On-Air Campaign Celebrating the Holidays and the 50th Anniversary of the Classic Special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
These holiday spots, which launched on Thanksgiving and will run through the end of December, feature an array of CBS stars congratulating their four-legged network peer on his impressive milestone.

[12/01/14 - 10:57 AM]
E! Names Kathy Griffin New Host of "Fashion Police"
Joining Griffin will be Kelly Osbourne and Giuliana Rancic, who return to the panel along with a new face: celebrity stylist and television personality Brad Goreski.

[12/01/14 - 10:48 AM]
Starz Developing "Storyville" with Colin Callender's Playground Entertainment
The project is set in New Orleans during the turn of the 20th century where prostitution was decriminalized and an exceedingly vibrant, hedonistic, celebratory subculture emerged and fueled the birth of jazz.

[12/01/14 - 10:46 AM]
Al Roker and Hoda Kotb Ring in the New Year Hosting NBC's Live Coverage of the "126th Rose Parade" on January 1, 2015
This will be Roker's eighteenth year hosting the popular annual event, and the second year for Kotb.

[12/01/14 - 10:25 AM]
Investigation Discovery Presents "The Joe Show" - A Film Premiere That Grants Unprecedented Access to America's Most Controversial Sheriff, Joe Arpaio
The documentary premieres Sunday, December 14 at 5:00/4:00c on the cable channel.

[12/01/14 - 10:15 AM]
Reba to Receive Nash Icon Award at the First-Ever "American Country Countdown Awards" Live Monday, December 15, on FOX
Having become a household name because of her success in music, television, film, theater and retail, Reba is often hailed as the "Queen of Country Music."

[12/01/14 - 09:24 AM]
It's the Most Wonderful Time of Year - National Geographic Channels Holiday Marathons Are Here!
From claws to jaws, brains to chains, holidays with Nat Geo on your TV set you won't soon regret.

[12/01/14 - 09:16 AM]
Mariah Carey, Prince Royce, Darius Rucker & The Rockettes Added to NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Special Airing Wednesday, Dec. 3
They'll join the previously announced Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, Cyndi Lauper featuring Billy Porter, Seth MacFarlane featuring Sara Bareilles, Idina Menzel, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood.

[12/01/14 - 09:09 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Teaser for the Return of "Outlander"
The second half of season one kicks off Saturday, April 4 at 9:00/8:00c on the pay channel.

[12/01/14 - 08:35 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Grows to a New Season High in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 17-21.

[12/01/14 - 08:28 AM]
Animal Planet Offers a December to Remember with Holiday-Stuffed Episodes During Its Annual "Holiday Best Fest"
Beginning Monday, December 15 and continuing through Wednesday, December 31, Animal Planet kicks off a 17-day celebration, thanking its viewers by stuffing their stockings with seasonal-themed episodes of fan-favorite series.

[12/01/14 - 08:26 AM]
Nick News with Linda Ellerbee Presents "The Border Kids" Premiering Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon
"Everyone in the U.S., or their ancestors, came here from someplace else," says Ellerbee. "We are indeed a nation of immigrants."

[12/01/14 - 08:19 AM]
Netflix Announces "House of Cards" Season Three Premiere Date
The service's flagship series returns Friday, February 27.

[12/01/14 - 08:17 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Gives Big Boost to NBC, CBS
The Peacock leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/01/14 - 08:16 AM]
ABC's "Once Upon a Time" Is Up Year to Year as Sunday's Top Entertainment Broadcast
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, November 30.

[12/01/14 - 08:08 AM]
NBC Is Currently #1 for the Night Among the Big 4 in Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, November 30.

[12/01/14 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Stars of TBS's "Ground Floor" Deliver Special Holiday Greeting
Check out co-stars Skylar Astin and Briga Heelan as they sing "Baby It's Cold Outside."

[12/01/14 - 07:34 AM]
Daphne Brogdon Serves Up Delicious Recipes and Laughs on New Food Network Series "Daphne Dishes"
The newcomer launches Sunday, January 4 at 12pm ET/PT on the cable channel.

[12/01/14 - 07:04 AM]
"The NFL on CBS" Highlighted by New England-Green Bay Equals as Highest-Rated NFL Game of Season
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, November 30.

[12/01/14 - 06:57 AM]
Syfy Celebrates the Holiday Season with 20th Annual New Year's Eve "The Twilight Zone" Marathon
Plus: look for the original movie "Christmas Icetastrophe" on Saturday, December 20 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/01/14 - 06:51 AM]
ION Television Will "Get Wrapped Up" This Holiday Season with Coalition for the Homeless Partnership
Both events will take place tomorrow, December 2, and lead up to the premiere of "Merry Ex-Mas," one of five all-new original holiday movies from ION Television in 2014.

[12/01/14 - 06:17 AM]
Idris Elba to Take on World's Toughest Racing Challenges for Discovery Channel
Idris will immerse himself in rally driving, street racing, aerobatics and power boating to master not only the discipline of racing, but also the engineering, science and history behind it.

[11/30/14 - 08:59 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Charts with "48 Hours," Holiday Specials
The Eye's veteran newsmagazine is the most-watched program last night.

[11/30/14 - 08:54 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Scores Its Highest Rating in Metered-Market Households for a Rebroadcast Since April 19
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, November 29.

[11/29/14 - 09:04 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Ranks as the #1 Show of the Night on the Big 4 Networks in Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, November 28.

[11/29/14 - 08:48 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with ABC
The Peacock's "Dateline NBC" leads the night in both categories.

[11/28/14 - 04:08 PM]
El Rey Network Shutters Planned Second Season of "Matador"
Originally renewed back in July, a sophomore run for the Gabriel Luna-led drama proved cost prohibitive for the fledging network.

[11/28/14 - 10:29 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Cooks Up Thanksgiving Victory for NBC
A special Thursday edition of "Sunday Night Football" leads the night for the Peacock.

[11/28/14 - 09:46 AM]
The 2014 "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," Hosted by Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker of NBC's "Today," Retains 90% of Last Year's Record 25.2 million Viewers
NBC further spins the numbers for Thursday, November 27.

[11/28/14 - 08:25 AM]
Seahawks-49ers Delivers the Best-Ever Rating for Thanksgiving Primetime Game in Metered-Market Households
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27.

[11/28/14 - 08:19 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Closes November Sweeps on Top
The Eye's "Criminal Minds" leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/28/14 - 07:59 AM]
"The NFL on CBS" Thanksgiving Day Game Rates as Highest in 16 Years
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, November 27.

[11/27/14 - 12:01 AM]
Video: Trailer of NBC's Highly Anticipated Series "A.D." from Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett
The limited series launches Easter Sunday, April 5 on the Peacock.

[11/26/14 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 26
Updates include: Nonso Anozie joins "Zoo" at CBS; Joe Bastianich to depart FOX's "MasterChef" franchise; and Bex Taylor-Klaus to return to The CW's "Arrow."

[11/26/14 - 06:06 PM]
FOX Caps "Red Band Society" at 13 Episodes
Next Wednesday marks the show's fall finale while a return date for the three remaining episodes has yet to be announced.

[11/26/14 - 04:17 PM]
BET Networks' Series Debut of "Nellyville" Starring Hip-Hop Artist Nelly Delivers One Million Total Viewers for Its Series Premiere
BET spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 25.

[11/26/14 - 11:15 AM]
Watch a Sneak Peek at a Special Bite-Sized "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Airing Thanksgiving, After the Football Game, on FOX
Said installment, guest starring Eva Longoria, then airs in full on Sunday, November 30 at 8:30/7:30c.







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[10/08/24 - 03:30 PM]
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On Monday (9/30/24), "Nightline" turned in its top telecast in Adults 18-49 (313,000) in 9 months and best performance in Adults 25-54 (396,000) in 4 months - since 1/15/24 and 6/6/24, respectively.

[10/08/24 - 01:05 PM]
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[10/08/24 - 12:16 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Sept. 30: "Nobody Wants This" Rises to #1, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" Claims #2
Romance reality series "Love Is Blind" Season 7 hard-launched at #3 (5.2M views) while coming-of-age drama "Heartstopper" returned for its third season at #4 (4.5M views).

[10/08/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Coroner" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The series follows a recently widowed Dr. Jenny Cooper (Serinda Swan) - a coroner who investigates suspicious, unnatural or sudden deaths in Toronto.

[10/08/24 - 11:49 AM]
"Little Big Town's Christmas at the Opry" Unveils Star-Studded Performer Lineup for Dec. 16 Country Music Holiday Special on NBC
The can't-miss holiday event will feature performances from an astounding lineup of fan-favorite artists, including Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson and Orville Peck.

[10/08/24 - 11:41 AM]
Lifetime Acquires New Holiday Film "A Carpenter Christmas Romance" Written by Sarah Drew and Starring Sasha Pieterse, Mitchell Slaggert for "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Holiday Slate
The film follows the story of best-selling author Andrea (Pieterse) who is reunited with her sexy ex-crush Seth (Slaggert), who is working as a carpenter.

[10/08/24 - 10:01 AM]
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Season 1 was the most watched series in 2023 (by views) and currently ranks as the 7th Most Popular English series on Netflix of all time, with a staggering 98.2M views in its first 91 days.

[10/08/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking" Debuts October 26
Taped at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, "Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking" showcases Meyers' effortless conversational style as he offers up hilarious reflections on family, generational legacies, and why his kids provide the best material for his comedy.

[10/08/24 - 09:26 AM]
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From Juston Gordon-Montgomery and Cartoon Network Studios, the half-hour series is set in Wrestling World, a place where wrestling is more than just sport and spectacle... it's a way of life.

[10/08/24 - 09:10 AM]
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The programming event features a lineup of beloved films from the entire Walt Disney catalog, including Disney Animated classics like "Lilo & Stitch," "Aladdin" and "Beauty and the Beast" and Disney-Pixar films like a "Toy Story" movie marathon, "WALL-E," "Inside Out" and modern fan favorites "Soul" and "Turning Red."

[10/08/24 - 09:03 AM]
New Docuseries "Great Migrations: A People on the Move" from Emmy Nominee Henry Louis Gates Jr. Premieres January 28th on PBS
The series tells the story of African American movement over the 20th and 21st centuries, and how it has shaped our nation by exploring the meaning behind those movements.

[10/08/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Return to Las Sabinas" - Official Trailer - Hulu
After years of being apart, the Molina sisters reunite in their hometown of Manterana to look after their father.

[10/08/24 - 09:00 AM]
Country Music Icon Keith Urban to Headline and Co-Host "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" Live from Downtown Nashville, on CBS
Kane Brown and Jelly Roll will join Urban live from the Bicentennial Mall stage.

[10/08/24 - 09:00 AM]
"GAME 7" Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on October 22
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[10/08/24 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces New Stand-Up Comedy Special from Comedian Jeff Dunham: "Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special"
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