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[02/04/15 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 4
Updates include: Jenna Elfman to star in comedy pilot at FOX; Issa Rae's comedy gets pilot order at HBO; and Phillip Noyce to helm NBC's "Warrior."

[02/04/15 - 03:51 PM]
"Gold Rush" Sets Season Record with 6.1 Million Viewers on Friday, January 30
Discovery spins the numbers for Friday, January 30.

[02/04/15 - 02:31 PM]
An Ogre Is Coming to "Gotham": Milo Ventimiglia Set for Recurring Guest Star Role
Appearing first in episode 19, Ventimiglia will play Jason Lennon, aka the Ogre.

[02/04/15 - 01:06 PM]
Bravo Media Renews "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" for Season Two from Universal Cable Productions
Production will commence this summer on 13 new episodes.

[02/04/15 - 12:02 PM]
"American Idol XIV" Heads to Hollywood for Two Weeks, Beginning Tonight and Thursday, February 5, on FOX
In another first, the Top 24 will hit the road to Detroit, MI, on the "American Idol" bus, for the first voting performance shows of the season.

[02/04/15 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Confirms April 29 and 30 Debut for Miniseries "The Casual Vacancy"
The cast includes Michael Gambon, Keeley Hawes, Rory Kinnear, Monica Dolan and Julia McKenzie, and introduces Abigail Lawrie.

[02/04/15 - 11:33 AM]
TLC Announces Additional Celebrity Contributors for Spring Season of "Who Do You Think You Are?" on TLC
New episodes will now resume on Sunday, March 8 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[02/04/15 - 11:20 AM]
WGN America Gears Up for World Premiere of "Outlaw Country," Tuesday, February 24 at 10 PM ET
The one-hour unscripted series provides an unprecedented look at a small town under siege in a real-life ride-along with a street crew and the elite task force of law enforcement agents assembled to take them down.

[02/04/15 - 11:01 AM]
POP Partners with "Entertainment Tonight" for Live Red Carpet Events at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards(R) and the Oscars(R)
Hosted by Nancy O'Dell and Kevin Frazier of "Entertainment Tonight," the live red carpet shows airing only on Pop will provide viewers with a first look at the celebrity arrivals, fashions and antics.

[02/04/15 - 10:05 AM]
FOX Sports Announces 2015 USGA Championships Multi-Platform Coverage Schedule
Coverage begins in May with the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship May 5-6 from The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

[02/04/15 - 10:03 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Serves Up an All-New Season of "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" and the Series Premiere of "2 Fat 2 Fly" Saturday, February 28
The latter follows best friends Ramone Dickerson and Corey Simmons as they navigate their small-town food truck business of the same name.

[02/04/15 - 10:02 AM]
Oscar(R) Winners Blanchett, Leto, McConaughey and Nyong'o to Return as Presenters at 87th Oscars(R)
The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/04/15 - 10:01 AM]
Having Topped Both Pop and Country Charts, Darius Rucker Shares His Unusual Path to Stardom in a New Episode of "Inside Fame" Airing February 7 on CMT
Through candid new interviews and never-before-seen footage, said installment takes looks at the rise and rebirth of Rucker.

[02/04/15 - 09:57 AM]
GSN's Original Dating Show "It Takes a Church" Returns for Season 2 on Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT
Natalie Grant returns as host, visiting churches in California, Michigan, Tennessee, Alabama, Indiana and Wyoming, in hopes of finding love for one lucky single.

[02/04/15 - 09:32 AM]
Video: Starz Shares a Look Ahead at "Outlander"
The feature includes exclusive interviews from the cast and creators of the breakout hit.

[02/04/15 - 09:30 AM]
"67th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards" to Air Sunday, September 20, Live on FOX
Additionally, the "Creative Arts Emmy Awards" will be held on Saturday, September 12 and will air on FXX on a date to be announced.

[02/04/15 - 09:28 AM]
Stream "The 57th Annual Grammy Awards(R)" Telecast Live Across Platforms Via CBS All Access, Sunday, Feb. 8
Fans can also follow CBS.com's Grammys Social Media Reporters, Pauley Perrette and Shad Moss, on CBS.com and Twitter (@PauleyP and @smoss) as they provide behind-the-scenes coverage leading up to the telecast.

[02/04/15 - 09:11 AM]
VH1's High-Scoring Drama Series "Hit the Floor" Starts Production on Season Three This Week
Guest stars this season include Billy Baldwin, Lynn Whitfield, Andy Buckley and Jonathan Bennett.

[02/04/15 - 09:01 AM]
FOX Sports 1 Remembers Transformative 1979 Daytona 500 with Two Specials Airing Friday, Feb. 13
"You only get one chance to be first," said NASCAR on FOX play-by-play announcer Mike Joy, who was the Turn 1 & 2 announcer for Motor Racing Network (MRN) that day.

[02/04/15 - 08:50 AM]
"Marry Me" Delivers Its Highest Rating Yet on a Night with No "Voice" Lead-In
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 3.

[02/04/15 - 08:42 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Rides Its Dramas to the Top Spot
The Eye leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/04/15 - 08:36 AM]
Food Network Invites Culinary Entrepreneurs to Step Right Up for a Chance to Make "Food Fortunes"
The eight-episode series launches Monday, March 9 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/04/15 - 08:31 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Showcases Fashion's All-Stars in Season Two of "L.A. Frock Stars" Premiering Thursday, March 19 at 9PM ET/PT
The new season will be comprised of six hour-long episodes.

[02/04/15 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Takes Second on Tuesday Night in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 3.

[02/04/15 - 08:27 AM]
Bravo Media's "Best New Restaurant" Cooks Up New LinkedIn Social Contest "The Mentorship" for Fans
The winner will get a behind-the-scenes look at how the world-renowned chef and restaurateur manages one of the top kitchens in New York City.

[02/04/15 - 07:36 AM]
National Geographic Channel's Gone Cabin Crazy with the Return of "Building Wild" and New Series "Cabin Fever"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Tuesday, February 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/04/15 - 07:04 AM]
LEGO(R) "Doctor Who" Set to Materialize Later This Year
The concept for a Doctor Who set came from the LEGO(R) IDEAS website where fans can submit ideas for a set and vote for their favorite idea to be produced.

[02/04/15 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Daredevil" - Teaser Trailer
The Netflix original launches with all 13 episodes on Friday, April 10.

[02/04/15 - 06:01 AM]
Current Nominees Beck, Mary J. Blige, Juanes and Sia Added to "The 57th Annual Grammy Awards(R)" Lineup, Sunday, Feb. 8 on CBS
Three-time Grammy Award winner Beck is nominated for four awards: Album Of The Year and Best Rock Album for Morning Phase; and Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for "Blue Moon."

[02/03/15 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 3
Updates include: The CW adds "Cheerleader Death Squad" to its pilot roster; Malin Akerman cast in Showtime's "Billions"; and Tone Bell bound for NBC's "People Are Talking."

[02/03/15 - 04:27 PM]
truTV's "Impractical Jokers" Returns With 2 Million Viewers For Season Four Premiere
truTV spins the numbers for Thursday, January 29.

[02/03/15 - 04:19 PM]
TNT Celebrates "Supernatural" Fandom with Five Marathons in February
In honor of Supernatural's passionate fan base, TNT will highlight select fan tweets on-air throughout the Wednesday marathons.

[02/03/15 - 02:30 PM]
Syfy's "Wizard Wars" Sets New Series Records During January 29 Return
Syfy spins the numbers for Thursday, January 29.

[02/03/15 - 02:23 PM]
Love Is All Around as ABC Comedies Celebrate the Most Romantic Day of the Year
Look for themed installments of "The Middle," "The Goldbergs," "Modern Family" and "black-ish" on Wednesday, February 11.

[02/03/15 - 02:20 PM]
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" to Wrap Season 15 with Two-Hour Finale on Sunday, February 15
Guest stars include Lisa Rinna, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mark Valley and Eric Roberts.

[02/03/15 - 01:20 PM]
Destination America Takes You on a Real Life Ghost Story Two New Premieres of "Ghosts in My House" and "Ghostly Encounters"
Look for the series to run back-to-back on Sunday nights at 9:00/8:00c beginning February 8.

[02/03/15 - 12:25 PM]
First Look at The Atom Costume on "Arrow!"
Ray Palmer (Brandon Routh) will don The Atom costume on episode 315, entitled "Nanda Parbat," which airs on February 25.

[02/03/15 - 12:16 PM]
Stephen A. Smith Signs New Multi-Year Deal with ESPN
"I'm incredibly honored and humbled by the faith shown in me," said Smith. "ESPN has been my professional home for years.

[02/03/15 - 11:30 AM]
E! Is the Must-See Event Before the Event as "Live from the Red Carpet" Brings the Action from the Red Carpet at the Grammy Awards Sunday, February 8
Hosts Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic, alongside E!'s team of fashion and entertainment experts, will be on hand to capture every moment from the highly-anticipated event.

[02/03/15 - 11:21 AM]
"NCIS: New Orleans" Is the Most-Watched Freshman Drama in 10 Years
CBS spins the numbers for the season to date.

[02/03/15 - 11:06 AM]
Turner Broadcasting's TBS and Adult Swim Top All of Basic Cable's Entertainment Networks in Live + 7 Delivery of Key Demos for the Week of January 12
Turner further spins the numbers for the week of January 12-18.

[02/03/15 - 10:55 AM]
El Rey Network Celebrates Black History Month on Grindhouse Friday with a Triple Feature Showcasing Iconic 1970s Classics Starting at 10 PM/ET on February 6th
The network further celebrates its commitment to diversity by highlighting African-American talent both in front and behind the camera through a dynamic triple feature focusing on Blaxploitation classics.

[02/03/15 - 10:53 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Posts Season Highs with Its Strongest Week in 1 Year
Disney/ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of January 19-23.

[02/03/15 - 10:23 AM]
"Puppy Bowl" Reigns Supreme Once Again, Repeating Its Championship Title
Animal Planet spins the numbers for Sunday, February 1.

[02/03/15 - 10:21 AM]
Turner Sports and CBS Sports Name Bill Raftery and Grant Hill Game Analysts for 2015 NCAA(R) Final Four and National Championship
The full NCAA Tournament commentator line-up will be announced at a later date.

[02/03/15 - 10:13 AM]
"48 Hours: The Millionaire, The Model & The Hit Man" Is Saturday's #1 Program with Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, January 31.

[02/03/15 - 10:02 AM]
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Presents Week-Long Initiative to Raise Funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children
All week, "Millionaire" will donate $10,000 to Shriners Hospitals each time a contestant makes it into the second round of the game.

[02/03/15 - 09:56 AM]
Investigation Discovery Uncovers an Unlikely Eyewitness to Murder with Surveillance Video Series - "See No Evil" Premiering February 17
Using actual security camera footage, first person interviews with family, friends and investigators, along with limited re-creation, the series takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster ride through a timeline of a crime.

[02/03/15 - 09:19 AM]
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Kicks Off Its Second Season Feb. 8 on HBO
The show is the only weekly news-oriented comedy series to be presented on Sunday night.

[02/03/15 - 09:16 AM]
"Mississippi Inferno" Premieres Monday, February 16 at 8 and 9PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel(TM)
Narrated by Danny Glover, the two-part special reveals the essential role played by black landowners and black independent farmers as a real driving force behind the passage of this legislation.







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[06/08/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The American Experiment" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the new five-part documentary series The American Experiment reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Roku Originals Celebrates the Greatest Women in Sports with "Gamechangers: America's Top 25 Female Athletes," Executive Produced by Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, and Peyton Manning
This hour-long special, which is the second iteration of Roku's "Gamechangers" anthology series, will feature interviews with star athletes, sports media voices, and celebrities, celebrating the legacy and impact of 25 of the greatest female athletes in American sports history.

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
BritBox Announces "Hercule," Starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie's Legendary Detective Hercule Poirot
The series takes a magnifying glass to three of Christie's most celebrated stories, while also charting Hercule's burgeoning friendship with Captain Arthur Hastings, his early encounters with Scotland Yard's James Japp, and introducing him to one particular nemesis...

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Drops Official Trailer for High-Octane Series "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham
A Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios production, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes on Wednesday, July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[06/08/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: New Teaser for "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" Drops Down the Rabbit Hole, Debuting July 16 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+
A new teaser was revealed today, along with the premiere date, poster art and casting news confirming that critically acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will step into the twisted world of Wonderland as Chessy the Cat.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Meet Scooby-Doo! Netflix Reveals Live-Action Take on the Iconic Canine
This marks the first time in the Scooby-Doo franchise that the character of Scooby-Doo will be portrayed by a real dog.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Disney's Andscape Debuts Trailer for "They Fight," Starring Andre Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley Ahead of the Film's World Premiere at Tribeca
The film follows a reformed ex-con who finds purpose mentoring young boxers at a Washington, D.C. youth gym as they pursue their dreams in and out of the ring.

[06/08/26 - 07:00 AM]
National Geographic's Fin-Favorite Summer Event Returns with Even More Shark-Filled Fun, Kicking Off with Marquee Special "Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Additional fin-tastic programming will roll out throughout the month across Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Channel and Disney XD, with select titles also streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

[06/06/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: New Teaser - Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2 Return
The UK original returns this November on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.

[06/05/26 - 04:00 PM]
Video: "Among Us" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Based on the global gaming phenomenon, "Among Us" follows a group of eccentric Crewmates who must root out an Impostor in their midst before they fall victim to its villainous designs.

[06/05/26 - 02:00 PM]
ABC's Most-Watched NBA Finals Game 1 Since 2018 with Average Audience of Nearly 17M Viewers (16.93M)
Game 1 peaked with nearly 20M viewers (19.63M) at 11 p.m. ET.

[06/05/26 - 01:23 PM]
ABC News Is No. 1 in Total Viewers on Sunday Morning, Friday Evening and in Late-Night
"20/20" stood as Friday's No. 1 program on broadcast and the No. 2 program on all of broadcast and cable in all key target demos on May 29.

[06/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Lioness" Season Three: Mission Accepted the Espionage Thriller Returns August 2 on Paramount+
From Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the intense female-led espionage thriller continues on a global scale, with chaos ensuing as the Lioness team is deployed on its most personal assignment yet.

[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
"They Will Kill You" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max June 12
The film stars Zazie Beetz, Myha'La, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette.

[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
FOX Sports Announces Return of "FOX Saratoga Saturday" and Summer Racing Schedule
Beginning Saturday, July 25, FOX delivers six consecutive Saturdays of live racing from historic Saratoga Race Course, culminating with the DraftKings Travers on Saturday, August 29, on FOX.