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[01/12/15 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 12
Updates include: Eric McCormack to reunite with Debra Messing on "The Mysteries of Laura"; Mary Murphy formally exits "So You Think You Can Dance"; and Syfy's "Childhood's End" rounds out its cast.

[01/12/15 - 02:30 PM]
The Final Season of "Nurse Jackie" and the Return of Hit Series "Penny Dreadful" to Debut This Spring on Showtime
The former returns on Sunday, April 12 at 9:00/8:00c while the latter is due back on Sunday, April 26 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/12/15 - 02:29 PM]
Showtime Announces Premiere Date for "Kobe Bryant's Muse"
The feature-length documentary is set to premiere on Saturday, February 21 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/12/15 - 02:28 PM]
Golden Globe Winner Kyle MacLachlan Returns as FBI Agent Dale Cooper on "Twin Peaks" on Showtime
The revival will go into production in 2015 to air on the network in 2016, marking the 25th anniversary of when the program last aired.

[01/12/15 - 02:27 PM]
Rapper/Actor Colson Baker (AKA Machine Gun Kelly) Rounds Out the Cast of the New Showtime Pilot "Roadies"
Luke Wilson, Christina Hendricks, Imogen Poots, Rafe Spall, Peter Cambor and Keisha Castle-Hughes were previously announced as stars of the ensemble cast.

[01/12/15 - 02:26 PM]
Showtime Gets "Happyish" on April 26 - New Series Stars Steve Coogan, Kathryn Hahn and Bradley Whitford
The series is a comedic, soul-searching examination of our pursuit of happiness and why it continues to be so elusive.

[01/12/15 - 02:25 PM]
Hit Showtime Comedy Series "Shameless" Gets Sixth Season Pick-Up
The network's highest-rated comedy series received a 12-episode order, with production on season six starting later this year.

[01/12/15 - 02:11 PM]
ABC's "Galavant" Improves its Hour Against the Golden Globes by 30% Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 11.

[01/12/15 - 02:09 PM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, NFL Trump NBC, Golden Globes
A full hour of NFL overrun powers the Eye to the top spot in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/12/15 - 01:24 PM]
Syfy to Develop "51st State," One Hour Drama Series from Fox 21 Television Studios
Oscar nominee Craig Borten (Dallas Buyers Club), who sold the pitch to Syfy, will write the pilot.

[01/12/15 - 01:22 PM]
Bravo Media's "Top Chef" Earns Season High with Nearly 2 Million Total Viewers
Bravo spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 7.

[01/12/15 - 01:20 PM]
"The NFL on CBS" Broadcast of Indianapolis's Win Over Denver Is Second-Highest-Rated Sunday AFC Divisonal Playoff Game in 19 Years
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, January 11.

[01/12/15 - 12:27 PM]
History Premieres an All New Season of the Hit Series "Swamp People"
Look for new episodes beginning Monday, February 2 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[01/12/15 - 12:01 PM]
ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" Continues to Dominate Across Social Media
ABC Family spins the digital numbers for the month to date.

[01/12/15 - 12:00 PM]
Simulcast Premiere of "Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero," an Animated Comedy Adventure, Set for Friday, February 13 on Disney XD and Disney Channel
Plus: look for three additional episodes premiering over the holiday weekend on Disney XD.

[01/12/15 - 11:26 AM]
Miley Cyrus in Most Need of a "Do-Over" for 2014 According to VH1 Poll
The poll is timed with the launch of the network's new scripted series "Hindsight," airing Wednesday nights at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/12/15 - 10:48 AM]
"The Tonight Show" and "Late Night" Win the Ratings Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of December 29-January 2.

[01/12/15 - 10:41 AM]
From the Garage to the Store, Science Channel's "All-American Makers" Offers Opportunity to Amateur Inventors
Every week four top makers from around the nation pitch their products to a panel of three experts featuring Printrbot founder and owner Brook Drumm, mechanical designer and robotics expert Brian Roe, and venture capitalist Marc Portney.

[01/12/15 - 10:09 AM]
The V Foundation Announces Ground-Breaking Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund
The Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund will help continue Stuart's fight against cancer and assist some of the most vulnerable and disproportionately impacted communities battling this horrible disease.

[01/12/15 - 09:45 AM]
"Dual Survival" Returns for All New Season on January 21
Joe Teti and Matt Graham are back for new episodes on Wednesday nights at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/12/15 - 09:18 AM]
ABC's Late-Night "New Year's Rockin' Eve" Is Up in Adults 18-49 and Beats Combined Competition
ABC further spins the late-night numbers for December 31-January 1.

[01/12/15 - 09:08 AM]
CBS Announces "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Will Premiere Tuesday, Sept. 8
"I have nine months to make a show, just like a baby. So first, I should find out how you make a baby," said Colbert.

[01/12/15 - 09:04 AM]
CBS Renews Hit Freshman Dramas "NCIS: New Orleans," "Madam Secretary" and "Scorpion" for the 2015-2016 Broadcast Season
The series represent the #1, #2 and #3 most-watched new programs on broadcast television this season.

[01/12/15 - 08:38 AM]
Jennifer Lopez and Ryan Guzman of Universal Pictures' "The Boy Next Door" to Co-Host Oxygen Media's "Snapped" Marathon on Sunday, January 18th
Oxygen's true crime original series, "Snapped," profiles the fascinating cases of women accused of murder.

[01/12/15 - 08:11 AM]
"The 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards" Tops Every Golden Globes Average in the Metered Markets from 2008 Through 2012
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 11.

[01/12/15 - 07:49 AM]
"Brady Bunch" Star Barry Williams Revives 1970s un Great American Country's "A Very Barry Branson"
The series, featuring television's most reliable big brother Barry Williams as he launches a 1970s musical variety show in the Show-Me State, premieres Thursday, February 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[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.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
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Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
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