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[01/11/15 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Sunday, January 11
Updates include: The CW mulls a new series set in the "Arrow/The Flash" universe; Steven R. McQueen to depart "The Vampire Diaries"; and "Beauty and the Beast" to return in late May or June.

[01/11/15 - 08:35 PM]
Acclaimed Showtime(R) Freshman Series "The Affair" Honored for Best Television Series, Drama at the Golden Globe(R) Awards
Lead actress Ruth Wilson also took home her first ever Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama for her role as "Alison Bailey."

[01/11/15 - 07:34 PM]
Video: Netflix Releases "House of Cards" Season 3 Official Trailer
The new season rolls out Friday, February 27 on the digital distributor.

[01/11/15 - 01:37 PM]
Video: First Look at The CW's "iZombie" & "The Messengers"
Check out the trailers for the network's midseason dramas, due on Tuesday, March 17 and Friday, April 10, respectively.

[01/11/15 - 01:16 PM]
Ravens-Patriots Playoff Thriller on NBC Ranks as 3rd-Most Watched Saturday AFC Divisional Game on Record
NBC further spins the numbers for Saturday, January 10.

[01/11/15 - 10:41 AM]
The CW Picks Up Eight of Its Current Series for 2015-2016 Season
Newcomers "The Flash" and "Jane the Virgin" are among the series due back next season.

[01/11/15 - 09:33 AM]
Live + 3: ABC's "Marvel's Agent Carter" Jumps to a 2.7 in Adults 18-49 and 9.2 Million Viewers
ABC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 6.

[01/11/15 - 09:00 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Rides NFL Playoffs to Victory
The Panthers-Seahawks matchup easily wins the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/11/15 - 08:49 AM]
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" Sets a Series Record in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, January 10.

[01/11/15 - 08:34 AM]
The CW Network Sets 2015 Midseason Schedule and New Series Premiere Dates
Look for "iZombie" (March 17), "Cedric's Barber Battle" (April 10) and "The Messengers" (April 10) in the coming months.

[01/10/15 - 04:17 PM]
Forget Everything You Know About Game Shows with MTV's New Series "Broke A$$ Game Show" Premiering in February 2015
Derek Gaines and David Magidoff host the series, which launches Thursday, February 5 at 11:00/10:00c.

[01/10/15 - 04:16 PM]
MTV Greenlights New Episodes pf "America's Best Dance Crew" During Winter TCA Presentation
Plus: "Catfish: The TV Show" to return on Wednesday, February 25 while "Finding Carter" kicks off season two on Tuesday, March 31.

[01/10/15 - 03:42 PM]
Katy Perry Invites Lenny Kravitz to Join Her During Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show February 1 on NBC
Katy's full interview with NBC's Willie Geist discussing her upcoming halftime performance and her invite to Kravitz will air Monday morning on "Today."

[01/10/15 - 09:37 AM]
Ricky Gervais' "Derek" Returns to Netflix with One Hour Special on Friday, April 3
Gervais just surprised fans on social media officially confirming the special's upcoming premiere on Netflix.

[01/10/15 - 08:52 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Grows Week to Week by 22% in Adults 18-49 Versus Last Week's 9-10 p.m. Average and by 9% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, January 9.

[01/10/15 - 08:44 AM]
ABC Wins Friday as Its Lineup Surges - "Last Man Standing" and "Cristela" Hit Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, January 9.

[01/10/15 - 08:39 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Rides "Shark Tank" Return to Top Demo Spot
Plus: "Glee" returns down from FOX's year-ago lineup of "Bones," "Raising Hope" and "Enlisted."

[01/10/15 - 08:35 AM]
AMC Secures U.S. and Canadian Rights to Adaptation of John le Carre's "The Night Manager"
Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston will star with Susanne Bier set to direct.

[01/10/15 - 08:34 AM]
Catch Up on AMC's Drama Series "Turn: Washington's Spies" and "Halt and Catch Fire"
The catch-up airings for both series will run in expanded windows prior to the upcoming second season spring 2015 premieres.

[01/10/15 - 08:33 AM]
AMC Mobs Up with Eight-Week Special Event Docu-Drama "Making of the Mob: New York"
The docu-drama is being produced by Emmy(R) Award-winning Stephen David Entertainment and will consist of eight, one-hour episodes premiering in second quarter 2015.

[01/10/15 - 08:32 AM]
The Final Seven Episodes of AMC's Award-Winning Drama "Mad Men" Begin Sunday, April 5 at 10:00PM ET/PT
"What an incredible journey this has been. I take great pride in what the entire 'Mad Men' team was able to create episode after episode, season after season," said Matthew Weiner.

[01/10/15 - 08:31 AM]
AMC's "Humans" - First Look Image
The series is set in a parallel present, where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a "Synth" - a highly-developed robotic servant eerily similar to its live counterpart.

[01/09/15 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 9
Updates include: FOX gives "Minority Report" series a pilot order; David DiGilio's "Warrior" also lands a pilot at NBC; and Netflix greenlights limited series based on the film "Wet Hot American Summer."

[01/09/15 - 04:19 PM]
Video: Starz Releases All New "Outlander," "Black Sails" & "Power" Video
The pay channel has released never-before-seen assets from its upcoming slate.

[01/09/15 - 03:55 PM]
Starz and BBC Co-Produce Ronald Harwood's "The Dresser" Starring Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen Working Together for the First Time
The movie for television will be directed by Richard Eyre, and stars Anthony Hopkins as "Sir" and Ian McKellen as his dresser "Norman."

[01/09/15 - 02:42 PM]
Pivot Announces Projects in Development from Chuck Martin, Brian Knappenberger and Chris Kluwe
Highlights include "Shrink" (working title), a 30-minute scripted comedy based on the New York Television Festival award-winning selection.

[01/09/15 - 02:41 PM]
Pivot Greenlights "Secret Lives of Americans"
The series, produced by MME/Filmpool USA/All3Media America, takes an unflinching look at individuals' lives as they expose powerful secrets to the most influential people in their lives.

[01/09/15 - 02:40 PM]
Pivot Orders New Season of Eco-Adventure Series "Angry Planet"
George Kourounis hosts the series, which will continue George's adventures as he travels to some of the most remote places on Earth.

[01/09/15 - 02:35 PM]
TNT's Real-Life Crime Series "Cold Justice" Helps Land First Jury Trial Conviction Ahead of Season 3 Launch
This marks the latest in a long string of successful investigations for the series, which follows Kelly Siegler and Yolanda McClary as they assist local law enforcement in trying to close long-unsolved cases.

[01/09/15 - 01:25 PM]
For the First Time, Academy to Announce Oscar(R) Nominations in All 24 Categories Live
"Each of the three years we've produced the show, we have attempted to refresh elements of the process and the telecast," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[01/09/15 - 12:57 PM]
Meet the Newest Gleeks! Newcomers Laura Dreyfuss, Noah Guthrie, Billy Lewis, Jr., Samantha Ware and Marshall Williams Arrive at McKinley High
Plus: Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Naya Rivera, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz to return to McKinley for Homecoming.

[01/09/15 - 12:35 PM]
Shenae Grimes-Beech Joins POP TV's "PopSugar Now" As Co-Anchor and Entertainment Correspondent
Grimes-Beech will kick off her inaugural broadcast on Monday, Jan. 12 (6:00-6:30 PM, ET/PT), recapping all the winners, snubs and behind-the-scenes action from the Golden Globes(R).

[01/09/15 - 12:33 PM]
POP Unveils Four Fan-Fueled Projects in Development As It Revs Up for Rebrand on Jan. 14
The projects include a comedic, candid interview series with celebrities recounting how they lost their virginity, from executive producers Morgan Spurlock and John Stamos.

[01/09/15 - 12:07 PM]
Shenaz Treasury, Ricky Velez and Mike Yard Join "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" as Contributors; "The Nightly Show" Debuts January 19th at 11:30 p.m.
Continuing in Comedy Central's grand tradition of producing groundbreaking late night formats, "The Nightly Show" will provide viewers with Larry Wilmore's deconstructive point of view and comedic take on current events and pop culture.

[01/09/15 - 11:57 AM]
Rutledge Wood Rescues America's Forgotten Classic Cars in "Lost in Transmission" on History
Wood and friend, and fellow car fanatic, George Flanigen are on a mission - rescue America's forgotten classic cars that are sitting in ruins in barns, garages and the backyards of the South.

[01/09/15 - 11:50 AM]
History Goes for a Ride in Gritty Fact-Based Drama Series "Gangland Undercover"
The six-episode series premieres Tuesday, February 24 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/09/15 - 11:44 AM]
WE tv Launches "Gif Sync," A New Social Experience for Sharing Real-Time Gifs and Memes During the Network's Programming
"GIF Sync" will launch as a companion digital experience to the season two premiere of one of WE tv's highest-rated series, "Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars," on Friday, January 9.

[01/09/15 - 09:44 AM]
Comedy Central Teams with NFL for First-Ever Super Bowl Comedy Special, Premiering Jan. 30th; Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele to Star
The special will feature Key and Peele anchoring the ultimate Super Bowl comedy event, using the ubiquitous sports news-desk format to celebrate professional football, its most beloved personalities and the grandest day on its calendar: Super Bowl Sunday.

[01/09/15 - 09:35 AM]
"Born in the Wild" to Deliver March 3 - Lifetime's All-New Unscripted Series to Document Parents' Choice to Have Natural Childbirth in the Wild
In this new series, families take one step beyond homebirth and make the powerful choice to experience childbirth in the great outdoors.

[01/09/15 - 09:32 AM]
Lifetime Orders Two Additional Episodes of Limited Series "The Lizzie Borden Chronicles," Starring Golden Globe(R) and Emmy(R) Nominee Christina Ricci
Clea DuVall, Jonathan Banks, John Heard, Cole Hauser and Jessy Schram also star in the eight-part series, due in April.

[01/09/15 - 09:22 AM]
"Mom" Soars to Series Highs in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, January 8.

[01/09/15 - 09:10 AM]
Showtime(R) Samples the Premieres of Its Three Winter Comedy Series "Shameless," "House of Lies" and "Episodes" Early Across Multiple Platforms
Viewers can now sample the TV-14 rated versions of the three winter series premieres for free on YouTube, as well as other providers.

[01/09/15 - 09:07 AM]
A&E Network Premieres Two Back-to-Back Original Scripted Drama Series on Monday, March 9
Look for the season three return of the critically acclaimed "Bates Motel" followed by the new original drama "The Returned" at 9:00/8:00c and 10:00/9:00c, respectively.

[01/09/15 - 09:03 AM]
"Live's" Christmas Week Earns the Show's Best Numbers Since the Start of the Year
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of December 22-26.

[01/09/15 - 08:46 AM]
"Parenthood" Equals Its Highest 18-49 Rating Since October 3, 2013
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 8.

[01/09/15 - 08:42 AM]
ABC Family Wins Favorite Cable TV Comedy for "Melissa & Joey" and Favorite Cable TV Drama for "Pretty Little Liars" at the People's Choice Awards
"Pretty Little Liars," now in its fifth season, won Favorite Cable TV Drama, their second People's Choice award.

[01/09/15 - 08:39 AM]
Live + 3: ABC's "Galavant" Grows to a 2.7 in Adults 18-49 and 9.4 Million Viewers
ABC further spins the numbers for Sunday, January 4.

[01/09/15 - 08:33 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Viewers, Demos with "American Idol"
The network's mainstay leads the night in both categories.

[01/09/15 - 08:17 AM]
ABC's "The Taste" Spikes 29% Against "Idol" to Tie a Season High in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 8.

[01/09/15 - 08:01 AM]
Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter, Stars of Hit Series "Girl Meets World," Cast in Upcoming Disney Channel Original Movies
Rowan Blanchard and Paris Berelc will star in the live-action adventure/comedy "Invisible Sister" while Sabrina Carpenter and Sofia Carson will star in "Further Adventures in Babysitting."







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[06/04/26 - 11:01 AM]
FX's "The Marriage Plot" Limited Series Ordered for FX and Hulu
Sadie Sink is attached to star and executive produce the project, which will be adapted from the acclaimed novel by Jeffrey Eugenides.

[06/04/26 - 10:09 AM]
Patricia Heaton to Star in and Executive Produce MPI Original Films' New Legal Drama Pilot "Public Interest"
Set inside a nonprofit public interest law firm in Washington, D.C., "Public Interest" follows Ingrid Erickson, an attorney unexpectedly thrust into the firm's top leadership role after its longtime president suffers a sudden heart attack, and her unconventional team as they fight for everyday people facing impossible odds.

[06/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Star-Studded Line-Up of Performers and Presenters Revealed for the "79th Annual Tony Awards" Live Sunday, June 7 on CBS
Rachel Zegler, who will return to Broadway next Spring, will deliver a special tribute to "A Chorus Line," which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

[06/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
Joshua Jackson Joins "Your Friends & Neighbors" Season 3
He's no stranger to a tight-knit neighborhood.

[06/04/26 - 09:31 AM]
"Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert" Premieres in the U.S. on Disney+ and Hulu June 26
The nearly two-hour live concert film was recorded during the legendary singer-songwriter's "A Quiet Celebration Tour."

[06/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
NBC to Air "Alan Jackson: The Last Show"
Filmed before a sold-out crowd at Nashville's Nissan Stadium, the special will capture a once-in-a-generation farewell from one of country music's most beloved and influential artists.

[06/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
Ms. Lauryn Hill to Receive the Living Legend Icon Award at the "BET Awards" 2026 Sponsored by Sprite
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[06/04/26 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Releases First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Season Two of "Batman: Caped Crusader"
The highly anticipated returning animated noir series from DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho will premiere all 10 episodes on Friday, July 31.

[06/04/26 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Orders "The Break-In," New Mystery Series from Carnival Films and Writer Megan Gallagher
In the aftermath of a devastating home invasion, Alice Rathbone refuses to accept that the tragic event was simply random.

[06/04/26 - 08:05 AM]
Food Network Fires Up July with Four All-New Series, One Brand New Tournament and a Fan-Favorite Return
The BBQ charcoals will be glowing, engines will be revving, and the drama will be scorching this July on Food Network where new and returning series will combine for the network's hottest summer yet.

[06/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix's "Devil May Cry" Renewed for Third and Final Season!
Across two seasons, "Devil May Cry" has appeared on the Netflix Global Top 10 for four weeks with season 1 accumulating 21.7M views in 2025 and season 2 already accumulating 6.4M views in just two weeks.

[06/04/26 - 07:30 AM]
Tubi Announces Multi-Project Slate with Kevin "KevOnStage" Fredericks
Tubi is deepening the collaboration across formats and genres, spanning two new seasons of "Safe Space," a new scripted workplace comedy as well as his first stand-up special and original feature films on the platform.

[06/04/26 - 07:15 AM]
ESPN Adds Former NBA and WNBA Official Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling as Rules Analyst
In her new role, Holtkamp-Sterling will provide real-time analysis and context around officiating decisions, replay reviews and rules interpretations, giving fans a deeper understanding of some of the game's most pivotal moments.

[06/04/26 - 06:30 AM]
Ryan Leaf Named USA Sports' Lead Analyst for Inaugural Season of Pac-12 Football Coverage on USA Network
USA Network's 22-game slate features multiple appearances by all eight Pac-12 schools with at least one home game for every team, showcasing each unique gameday experience throughout the Pac-12.

[06/04/26 - 04:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Two Signature Holiday Celebrations - Great American Christmas in July on Great American Family and GFAM+, Miracles of Christmas (NEW) on Great American Faith & Living, Beginning June 26
Headlining Great American Christmas in July is the World Premiere of, "The Trouble with Mistletoe," starring Jillian Murray and Brett Varvel.