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[12/17/14 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 17
Updates include: Manu Bennett boards "Shannara" at MTV; Charlie Sheen to drop by "The Goldbergs" at ABC; and Gina Torres set to recur on the Alphabet's "Revenge."

[12/17/14 - 11:00 PM]
First Place Winner Revealed in Special Holiday Edition of "The Sing-Off"
The competition was judged by Jewel, Shawn Stockman and, a new edition to the judges panel, Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump.

[12/17/14 - 10:01 PM]
Winner Named on "Hell's Kitchen"
They'll receive a Head Chef position at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Atlantic City, a total prize value of $250,000.

[12/17/14 - 02:44 PM]
Join Us Saturday, February 28 8/7c for the Two-Hour World Premiere Event of "Good Witch" A Hallmark Channel Original Primetime Series
Catherine Bell, Bailee Madison and James Denton star in the project, based on the series of TV movies of the same name.

[12/17/14 - 01:59 PM]
Nickelodeon Premieres a New Live-Action Comedy Series That Follows One Girl's Dream from the Sideline to the Gridiron in "Bella and the Bulldogs," Saturday, Jan. 17, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
In the special two-part series premiere, head cheerleader Bella earns a chance to try out to be quarterback of her middle school football team.

[12/17/14 - 12:51 PM]
Two Lucky Fans Will Win Trip to Super Bowl XLIX by Entering NBC Sports Super Bowl Fan Challenge
Fans can complete weekly challenges for a chance to win the grand prize - VIP access and two tickets to Super Bowl XLIX, as well as hotel and airfare accommodations.

[12/17/14 - 12:08 PM]
FOX Orders 15th and 16th Seasons of Hit Cooking Competition Series "Hell's Kitchen"
Season 13 wraps tonight while Season 14 rolls out on Tuesday, March 3 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/17/14 - 12:00 PM]
"Beautiful & Twisted" Starring Rob Lowe, Paz Vega and Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) Winner Candice Bergen, To Premiere January 31
The film is the true story of a couple's obsession, jealousy and greed, which ends in one of the most notorious cold-blooded murders in recent history.

[12/17/14 - 11:48 AM]
NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Organics on Mars and Discovery Channel Gets Unprecedented Access Every Step of the Way
"Red Planet Rover" premieres this Thursday, December 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/17/14 - 11:44 AM]
Channing Tatum Returns to Launch "Team Oscar(R)"
Winners will deliver Oscar statuettes to celebrity presenters at the 87th Academy Awards(R) on Oscar Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[12/17/14 - 11:27 AM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Hits the Road Looking for Stage and Street Dancers as Auditions for Season 12 Begin in New York Saturday, January 24
New York, Dallas, Detroit, Memphis and Los Angeles are among the initial stops.

[12/17/14 - 11:22 AM]
Decorate the Tree and Ring in the New Year with Some of Your Favorite "Ink Master" Alumni on "Merry Ink" and "New Year's Ink" Specials
Every drop of ink counts, there are no flash challenges on these episodes and after every round, one artist is eliminated from their chance at "Ink Master" redemption.

[12/17/14 - 11:00 AM]
Adult Swim Hits Milestone as Basic Cable's #1 Network With Young Adults for 10th Consecutive Year
Adult Swim spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/17/14 - 10:59 AM]
Emmy(R)-Winning Comedy Series "Girls," Created By and Starring Lena Dunham, Returns for Fourth Season Jan. 11, Exclusively on HBO
New guest stars this season include Ana Gasteyer, Anthony Edwards, Natasha Lyonne, Gillian Jacobs, Marc Maron, Zachary Quinto, Jason Ritter, Maude Apatow and Spike Jonze.

[12/17/14 - 10:52 AM]
HGTV's Stars to Celebrate New Year's Day with Fans During Live All-Day Twitter Party
The viewing and Twitter party begins with Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott as they co-host HGTV's Rose Parade 2015 with Josh Temple, who will be on the ground offering unique street-side perspectives and spectator interviews.

[12/17/14 - 10:51 AM]
SEC Network Warms Up Christmas Morning with Yule Log and Fight Songs
On Christmas morning, SEC Network will warm up any living room with a fireplace featuring a burning blaze, accompanied by a playlist of Southeastern Conference college fight songs and holiday music.

[12/17/14 - 10:40 AM]
ABC Is Up the Most this Season in Viewers - #1 in Non-Sports Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the season to date.

[12/17/14 - 10:32 AM]
"The Biggest Loser: Glory Days" Kicks Off the New Year with 4 Must-See Episodes Leading Up to the Exciting Season 16 Live Finale January 29
In a special two-hour, live finale from 8-10 p.m. ET, all of the former athletes who made up the season 16 cast return to weigh-in one last time.

[12/17/14 - 10:17 AM]
The Battle of the Bulbs Will Continue as "The Great Christmas Light Fight" Returns for Season Three in 2015
"The Great Christmas Light Fight" first debuted on ABC in December 2013 and continued in 2014, increasing the field from 20 to 24 participating families.

[12/17/14 - 10:01 AM]
FXX Gets Animated - New One-Hour Late Night Animation Block Kicks Off on January 22 With Special Sneak Preview
The block will feature all-new episodes of "Lucas Bros. Moving Co." and "Stone Quackers."

[12/17/14 - 10:00 AM]
Six-Time Tony Winner Audra McDonald Brings Her Acclaimed Performance in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" to HBO
Filming before a live audience at Cafe Brasil in New Orleans this month, the special will feature McDonald in her history-making, tour de force performance as the jazz icon.

[12/17/14 - 09:37 AM]
ESPNU to Televise Inaugural "Burger King(R) State Champions Bowl Series" on December 27
Three state champions from Florida, one from Utah and two from Washington will participate in the event.

[12/17/14 - 09:16 AM]
"The People Magazine Awards" Announce Additional Celebrities for NBC's Special Two-Hour Live Telecast Set for Thursday, Dec. 18 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Sean Hayes, Karlie Kloss, John Krasinski, Lisa Kudrow, Elisabeth Moss and Ryan Phillippe are among the latest additions.

[12/17/14 - 09:01 AM]
ABC Family to Host "Funday" Programming Event on January 10 and January 11, 2015
The network's popular programming stunt returns in January with some pretty lovable characters: three pop star chipmunks, some not-so-scary monsters, a determined clown fish and a wacky chocolatier.

[12/17/14 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Family to Include Fan Art in On-Air Promos of the Upcoming Winter Season of "Pretty Little Liars"
Fans can submit their best renderings of Alison, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer to the "Pretty Little Liars" Tumblr page.

[12/17/14 - 08:48 AM]
The Finale of "The Voice 7" Hits a Non-Sports High in 18-49 for Any Network in Its Time Period Since September 30
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 16.

[12/17/14 - 08:46 AM]
Julian McMahon and Daisy Betts Will Join Cast of Syfy/Universal Cable Productions' Upcoming Television Event "Childhood's End"
Adapted for the screen for the first time ever from Arthur C. Clarke's beloved and influential novel, "Childhood's End" will premiere on Syfy in 2015.

[12/17/14 - 08:30 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Goes Out on Top for NBC
The Peacock's mainstay however is down 18% from its season finale a year ago.

[12/17/14 - 08:27 AM]
ABC's Second Replay This Season of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Beats NBC's Debut of "Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas" by Wide Margins
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 16.

[12/17/14 - 08:25 AM]
Season 5 Winner of "Ink Master" Named in Live Season Finale
Plus: look for "Merry Ink" and "New Year's Ink" specials on Tuesday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 30, respectively.

[12/17/14 - 08:21 AM]
There's No Escape from the Law on Animal Planet with the Return of "Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters" and Series Premiere of "Rugged Justice"
Said duo will roll out on Sunday, January 11 and Sunday, January 18, respectively.

[12/17/14 - 08:05 AM]
Syfy Promotes Chris Regina to Senior Vice President, Program Strategy, Syfy & Chiller
In his newly expanded Senior Vice President role, Regina will oversee Syfy and Chiller's program planning and strategy, Original Movie development and production, and scheduling.

[12/17/14 - 08:01 AM]
CMT Announces More Country Performances for "CMT's Ultimate Kickoff Party," A Live Television Special Premiering Friday, January 9 at 9 P.M. ET Only on CMT
Just added to the lineup of star performers are Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae and Thomas Rhett.

[12/17/14 - 07:54 AM]
Video: "Mud, Sweat and Gears" on BBC America - New Trailer Released
The newcomer launches Monday, January 26 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[12/17/14 - 07:43 AM]
Drama, Divas and David: The Parties Continue with the New Season of "David Tutera's CELEBrations" Premiering Friday, January 9 at 10PM ET/PT
Dennis Rodman, Porsha Williams, Angie Everhart and Holly Robinson Peete are among those featured this season.

[12/17/14 - 07:13 AM]
CNBC Reveals Twenty Culinary Competitors Vying for an Investment on Season Two of "Restaurant Startup"
The 10 one-hour episodes feature restaurateur and TV personality Joe Bastianich and chef and restaurateur Tim Love who vie to invest their own money in restaurant concepts they believe could make them millions.

[12/17/14 - 07:12 AM]
Golf Channel's Big Break Series Selects PGA National as Backdrop for 23rd Season
The franchise's latest cycle rolls out on Monday, February 2 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/17/14 - 06:46 AM]
An Epic Tale of Swords and Steel Coming to Discovery Channel
"Big Giant Swords" premieres Tuesday, January 13 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/17/14 - 06:06 AM]
Rita Moreno Stars with Rachel Boston and Jesse Moss in "A Gift of Miracles" (Formerly "Small Miracles") A Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original World Premiere January 11
A pragmatic PhD candidate must let go of her logic when she finds a list of items to give away written by the late mother she never knew.

[12/16/14 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 16
Updates include: Neil Jackson reports to TNT's "Lumen"; Da'vine Joy Randolph, Sheaun McKinney cast in HBO's "Vice Principals"; and Broken Lizard members to spend "Quality Time" with TBS.

[12/16/14 - 11:00 PM]
Champion Named of "The Voice"
Through the season's opening 12 weeks, "The Voice" ranks as television's #1 reality series in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics.

[12/16/14 - 09:01 PM]
Winner Announced on "MasterChef Junior"
The series returns for its third season on Tuesday, January 6 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/16/14 - 07:31 PM]
Winner of Golf Channel's "Big Break Myrtle Beach" Reality Competition Series
The champion will receive an invitation to compete in the PGA Tour's Valspar Championship, March 12-15, 2015.

[12/16/14 - 02:39 PM]
A&E Network Premieres New Original Series "Nightwatch" Thursday, January 22 at 10:00 PM ET/PT
In the historic city of New Orleans, police officers, fire fighters and EMT's working the overnight shift answer as many as a thousand emergency calls a night.

[12/16/14 - 02:30 PM]
Terry Crews to Host New Unscripted Series "World's Funniest Fails," Premiering Friday, January 16, on FOX
"Terry Crews is already a cherished member of the FOX family. He's larger than life, quick on his feet and crammed with charisma," said David Madden.

[12/16/14 - 02:01 PM]
Starz Announces Sequel to Golden Globe(R) Nominated Limited Series "The Missing"
The new eight-part installment will again be written by brothers Harry and Jack Williams and unfold over two time frames but this time follows a new case, new characters and new location.

[12/16/14 - 01:26 PM]
Hallmark Channel's Final Two Original Holiday Debuts Propel the Network to Rank #1 Among Women 25-54 Rating for the 6th Straight Week
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of December 8-14.

[12/16/14 - 01:09 PM]
FOX Sports Makes Unprecedented Broadcast Commitment to FIFA Women's World Cup 2015(TM)
FOX Sports televises all 52 games in the expanded tournament from six cities across Canada between June 6 and July 5, 2015 live on FOX; FOX Sports 1, America's fastest growing network; and FOX Sports 2.

[12/16/14 - 12:45 PM]
Date Changes for Hallmark Channel & Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original Programs
"Bridal Wave" will now air Saturday, January 17 and "Love by the Book" is now set for Saturday, January 24.

[12/16/14 - 11:53 AM]
Syfy's "Ascension" Takes Off During First Night Premiere, Transporting 1.8 Million Total Viewers
Syfy spins the numbers for Monday, December 15.







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[11/01/24 - 02:01 PM]
HBO Orders Original Limited Drama "DTF ST. Louis" to Series
The limited series stars and is executive produced by Jason Bateman and David Harbour.

[11/01/24 - 02:00 PM]
Disney Branded Television Greenlights "How We Became the Biggest Band in the World" and "Vampirina" (Working Titles) for Disney Channel and Disney+
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[11/01/24 - 12:48 PM]
Peacock Renews Long-Running Soap "Days of Our Lives" for 61st Season
The renewal comes on the eve of "Day of Days," the annual fan event at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles being held on Saturday, November 2, where the show's 60th season will be celebrated.

[11/01/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Rhythm + Flow" Season 2 - Cast Announcement - Netflix
The search for the next face of hip-hop moves to Atlanta as global hitmakers Ludacris, Latto and DJ Khaled join the judging panel to mentor fresh talent.

[11/01/24 - 12:00 PM]
60 Years After Debuting on the Network, Christmas Classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Returns to NBC for a Special 75-Minute Telecast on Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Said date was the same it premiered in 1964 as part of the "General Electric Fantasy Hour."

[11/01/24 - 11:54 AM]
"High Potential" Continues Linear Dominance as ABC Wins Tuesday 10 p.m. Hour in Total Viewers for First Time in 4 Years
Season to date through week five, "High Potential" stands as ABC's most-watched (10.42 million) new series in six years - since the 2018-2019 season with "The Conners."

[11/01/24 - 10:31 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Debut Riveting First-Look at Season 3 of the Hit Noir Thriller "Dark Winds"
The series will return with all new episodes exclusively on AMC and AMC+ on Sunday, March 9 at 9pm ET/PT.

[11/01/24 - 10:05 AM]
TBS "All I Watch for Christmas" and TNT "Christmas Maximus" Kick Off Holiday Programming on Saturday, November 2
With countless blockbuster films airing over 8-weeks, TNT "Christmas Maximus" takes holiday movies to the next level, serving as a hub for endless seasonal offerings and high-energy classics.

[11/01/24 - 10:03 AM]
'Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer on ABC
Highlights include a new season of "The Great Christmas Light Fight," along with news of a season 13 pickup for 2025.

[11/01/24 - 10:00 AM]
FOX and Gordon Ramsay Count Down to the Super Bowl with "Kitchen Nightmares: Road to Super Bowl LIX"
Gordon Ramsay's iconic series returns with a supercharged two-hour episode, Wednesday, January 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), with regular episodes airing on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT, beginning January 8 on FOX.

[11/01/24 - 09:30 AM]
Prime Video Reveals "Pimpinero: Blood and Oil" will Premiere Exclusively on November 22
The film is set in the desert bordering Colombia and Venezuela, where gasoline smugglers known as "pimpineros" risk their lives transporting illegal fuel from one country to another.

[11/01/24 - 09:06 AM]
Freeform's "25 Days of Christmas" Returns with Yuletide Cheer This December
A delightful collection of Christmas favorites is being offered to make spirits bright, including "Home Alone," "The Santa Clause" trilogy and "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000).

[11/01/24 - 09:00 AM]
Watch CBS News and Stations' "America Decides: Election '24" Team Coverage Across Broadcast, Streaming and Digital
Primetime election night coverage on CBS and CBS News 24/7 will begin at 7:00 PM, ET, anchored by Norah O'Donnell from CBS News' election headquarters in New York City.

[11/01/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Miss Scarlet" Season 5 Preview
Criminals have never stumped Eliza Scarlet, but a new Detective Inspector...? She's on the case!

[11/01/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..." - Date Announcement - Netflix
Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actor. Grammy-winning singer. Beloved comedian. Jamie Foxx returns to the stage to set the record straight.