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[02/16/15 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 16
Updates include: Charlie McDermott to star in "Super Clyde" at CBS; Rachel Ticotin, Katie Sarife snag roles in NBC's "The Curse of the Fuentes Women"; and ABC taps directors for three pilots.

[02/16/15 - 10:01 PM]
Donald Trump Crowns Winner of NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice" in Tonight's Live Finale
Additionally, NBC has renewed the series for a 15th edition.

[02/16/15 - 09:23 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Dominates with "Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special"
The event's primetime portion draws over 23.1 million viewers and a 7.8 rating among adults 18-49.

[02/16/15 - 08:40 AM]
"The Bachelor" Hits a 12-Week High for ABC on Sunday from 9-11pm
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 15.

[02/16/15 - 08:30 AM]
"Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special" Is NBC's Most-Watched Primetime Entertainment Telecast, Excluding Post-Super Bowl Programs, In More Than 10 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 15.

[02/16/15 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix to Premiere "Jadotville," A Tale of War, Impossible Odds and Incredible Bravery, Starring Jamie Dornan and Guillaume Canet
The film thrillingly depicts the 1961 siege of a 150-strong Irish UN battalion under Commander Patrick Quinlan (Dornan) by 3,000 Congolese troops led by French and Belgian mercenaries working for mining companies.

[02/16/15 - 03:01 AM]
Reelz to Air AARP's 14th Annual Movies for Grownups(R) Awards Gala on Sunday, February 22 at 1PM ET/10AM PT
John Leguizamo hosts this year's event, which will feature Kevin Costner receiving a Career Achievement award.

[02/15/15 - 09:17 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "SNL Valentine" Brings Victory for NBC
The Peacock leads the night in total viewers, shares the demo crown among adults 18-49.

[02/15/15 - 09:09 AM]
An Encore of the Original "SNL" from 1975 Scores the Top Rating for a Rebroadcast in More Than a Year
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, February 14.

[02/14/15 - 08:58 AM]
"Constantine" Grows 6% Week to Week in Total Viewers and Maintains 100% of Its 18-49 Rating from Its Prior Two Telecasts
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, February 13.

[02/14/15 - 08:41 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Powers ABC to Demo Victory
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the top draw among total viewers.

[02/14/15 - 08:36 AM]
ABC Is #1 for 6th Straight Friday - "A Charlie Brown Valentine" Draws a 5-Year High
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, February 13.

[02/13/15 - 11:55 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 13
Updates include: Tommy Dewey to lead Hulu's "Casual"; S. Epatha Merkerson boards "Chicago Med" at NBC; and Jemaine Clement lands role on HBO's "Divorce."

[02/13/15 - 01:18 PM]
NBC Details the One-Hour Series Finale of "Parks & Recreation" on Tuesday February 24
The series, starring Amy Poehler, Adam Scott, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Retta, and Jim O'Heir, signs off later this month (SPOILERS!).

[02/13/15 - 01:04 PM]
Adrianne Palicki Named Series Regular on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
She'll continue as Bobbi Morse when the series returns on Tuesday, March 3 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/13/15 - 12:02 PM]
"iZOMBIE" Key Art Now Available!
Check out the new series premiering Tuesday, March 17 on The CW.

[02/13/15 - 12:00 PM]
Music Video for Empowering Song "What A Girl Is" to Premiere Sunday, February 15 on Disney Channel
The song, performed by Dove Cameron, debuted in last week's episode of "Liv and Maddie," which received an outpouring of positive response from young viewers and parents for its empowering theme.

[02/13/15 - 11:50 AM]
Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman, Liam Neeson, Gwyneth Paltrow and Channing Tatum to Present at 87th Oscars(R)
The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/13/15 - 11:44 AM]
NBC Extends the "SNL 40th Anniversary Special" by an Extra Half Hour
Sunday's telecast is now slated for three and a half hours beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/13/15 - 11:35 AM]
Video: "Scream Queens" Debuts FOX Fall 2015
Get your first taste of the new series from Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan.

[02/13/15 - 10:55 AM]
The Third Season of "Beauty and the Beast" Premieres Thursday, May 21 on The CW
In addition, the series has also been renewed a fourth season, which will air during the 2015-2016 season.

[02/13/15 - 10:53 AM]
E! Brings Style, Fun and Lots of Sass When the Brand New Series "Who Wore It Better?" Premieres Thursday, February 19th at 8:30PM ET/PT
The show will take a look at the daring stars who set fashion trends around the world, show style aficionados how to recreate the season's most coveted ensembles, and reveal what happens when two stylish celebrities end up gravitating toward the same look.

[02/13/15 - 10:31 AM]
Video: Happy Valentine's Day from the Cast of "Weird Loners"
Becki Newton, Zachary Knighton, Nate Torrence and newcomer Meera Rohit Kumbhani star in the new comedy, premiering Tuesday, March 31 on FOX.

[02/13/15 - 10:30 AM]
"Friday Night Lights Out" on Spike TV
Each live telecast on Spike TV will include special content including in-depth feature segments showcasing the fighters and their unique personal stories.

[02/13/15 - 10:28 AM]
In New York, ABC's "Kimmel" Ranks No. 1 for the 4th Straight Day in Households
ABC spins the late-night numbers for February 9-12.

[02/13/15 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Orders Eight Additional Episodes of "World's Funniest Fails"
The series is inspired by the hit YouTube channel, FailArmy, and showcases the best "epic fail" viral videos in the most entertaining ways possible.

[02/13/15 - 09:52 AM]
Radio Disney to Announce Nominees for the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards in New Television Special Friday, February 27 on Disney Channel
The special event, hosted by the Radio Disney on-air team, will feature appearances by Nick Jonas, Jessie J, Meghan Trainor, Olly Murs, Becky G, Sabrina Carpenter, Fifth Harmony, Echosmith, Jessica Sanchez, Jacquie Lee and more.

[02/13/15 - 09:43 AM]
ABC Announces First Group of Celebrity Participants on New Show "Repeat After Me"
The first group of celebrity participants is Kristen Bell, Justin Bieber, Michael Bolton, Jeff Garlin, Lauren Graham, Chris Harrison, Jimmie Johnson, Olivia Munn and Bellamy Young.

[02/13/15 - 09:19 AM]
Eighth Annual Jimmy V Week Raises Record $2.2 Million for Cancer Research
In eight years, Jimmy V Week has raised $10.5 million for cancer research.

[02/13/15 - 08:43 AM]
Premiere of "The Slap" Delivers NBC's #2 Total-Viewer Result in Its Time Period This Season with Regularly Scheduled Programming
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 12.

[02/13/15 - 08:32 AM]
ABC Wins its 3rd Straight Thursday with the Top 3 TV Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 12.

[02/13/15 - 08:27 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC's Drama Trio Wins the Night in Adults 18-49
Plus: "The Blacklist" and "Allegiance" fall 26% and 36%, respectively, from their Thursday debuts last week.

[02/13/15 - 08:18 AM]
Bravo Media Takes Over the Empire State When Season Two of "Blood, Sweat & Heels" Premieres Sunday, March 29 at 9PM ET/PT
Joining the group are celebrity stylist Arzo Anwar and entertainment entrepreneur Chantelle Fraser.

[02/13/15 - 07:17 AM]
Syfy Airs All-Day Marathon for "12 Monkeys" and "Helix" on President's Day, Monday, February 16
Fans will have a chance to watch or re-watch both series, which are both posting record L3 vs. L+SD lifts for Syfy original scripted series.

[02/13/15 - 06:47 AM]
LAFF Licenses Rights to the Popular Sitcoms "The Drew Carey Show," "Night Court," "Ellen," "Empty Nest" and "Grace Under Fire" In Initial Programming Agreements
"These are iconic series featuring some of the funniest comedic talents and memorable characters of our time," commented Jonathan Katz, President and CEO of Katz Broadcasting.

[02/13/15 - 06:04 AM]
Amazon's First Original Hour-Long Drama Series "Bosch" is Now Available Exclusively to Prime Members in the US, UK and Germany
The series follows the relentless LAPD homicide detective as he pursues the killer of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court on accusations that he murdered a suspected killer in cold blood.

[02/12/15 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 12
Updates include: Rob Lowe to lead "The Grinder" at FOX; USA passes on its drama pilot "Stanistan"; and Eric McCormack tapped as male lead on FOX's "Studio City."

[02/12/15 - 10:30 PM]
"Project Runway All Stars" Season 4 Crowns a New Winner
The current season has been cable's #1 unscripted series in its Thursday time period for Women 25-54 and Women 18-49.

[02/12/15 - 03:01 PM]
25-Time Grammy Award Winner Stevie Wonder Takes the Stage in a Surprise Performance During "Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy(R) Salute," To Be Broadcast Monday, Feb. 16 on CBS
Two-time Grammy Award winner LL Cool J hosts this very special tribute, with appearances by Jason Derulo, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry, Craig Robinson and Maya Rudolph.

[02/12/15 - 02:50 PM]
Chef Gordon Ramsay Fires Up "Hell's Kitchen" on Season 14 Premiere Tuesday, March 3, on FOX
Once again, 18 new chefs from across the country will be tested like never before as Chef Ramsay puts them through a series of grueling challenges and dinner services to prove they have what it takes to win a life-changing grand prize.

[02/12/15 - 02:27 PM]
Three-Time World Champion Abner Mares to Fight on Blockbuster Card in "PBC on NBC" Debut Live in Primetime on Saturday, March 7
Marv Albert will call the fights in primetime on NBC alongside analyst "Sugar" Ray Leonard, the six-time world champion and 1976 Olympic gold medalist.

[02/12/15 - 02:15 PM]
E! Is Bringing the Runway to the World with the Most Complete Coverage of New York Fashion Week
Highlights include the new special "Secrets of Fashion Week" on Thursday, February 19 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/12/15 - 02:03 PM]
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, Chloe Grace Moretz, Eddie Murphy and Margot Robbie to Present at 87th Oscars(R)
The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/12/15 - 01:18 PM]
Season 7 of "Tosh.0" Premieres February 17 at 10 p.m. and "Trevor Moore: High In Church" Premieres March 6 at Midnight on Comedy Central
The "Web Redemption" segment in the premiere episode features one band geek who loses his lunch after he gets a chance at a drum solo.

[02/12/15 - 01:03 PM]
Love Is Patient, Love Is Kind, Love Takes a Twist in TLC's New Series "Strange Love"
The cable channel's newcomer premieres Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/12/15 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Splits Up the Two-Hour Premiere of "The Following"
A new episode of "Gotham" will now lead off the night on Monday, March 2 followed by the season premiere of "The Following."

[02/12/15 - 12:24 PM]
Jerry Leo Elevated To Executive Vice President, Program Strategy, Lifestyle Networks, & Production, Bravo Media
He will oversee the strategic planning and programming across all four networks in order to maximize brand value for the lifestyle portfolio.

[02/12/15 - 12:02 PM]
James Franco to Star in Hulu Original Series "11/22/63" from WBTV, Bad Robot, Stephen King and Bridget Carpenter
Franco, who is also a producer, will play the lead role of Epping in the nine-hour event series.

[02/12/15 - 12:01 PM]
"Long Island Medium" Returns to TLC on Sunday, March 8 at 9/8c
This season also takes viewers on the road again to hot spots including South Texas, Savannah, Richmond, Charleston, and Miami as we get deeper insight into Theresa's process, both before and after readings.

[02/12/15 - 12:00 PM]
Cinemax Picks Up New Drama Series "Outcast"
The 10-episode series is based on the Skybound/Image comic title by creator Robert Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta.







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[02/02/26 - 01:17 PM]
NBC Renews "St. Denis Medical" and "Happy's Place" for 2026-27 Season
"Both 'St. Denis Medical' and 'Happy's Place' have delivered comedic brilliance over their first two seasons, truly connecting with our audience with hilarious characters, and remain hugely important and successful programs to our primetime and Peacock lineup," said Lisa Katz.

[02/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
E! to Air the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards Hosted by Alan Cumming on Sunday, February 22
The EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony will be held at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London and will premiere as-live on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK.

[02/02/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Final Siren: Inside the AFL" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Inside the highs, the heartbreak, and the hunt for glory.

[02/02/26 - 10:38 AM]
New Year, New Viewership Milestones for ESPN: Signature Events Deliver Second-Best Month in 30 Years
Continuing ESPN's landmark viewership success to start the year, January 2025 and 2026 now account for two of the top three most-watched months in the platform's history.

[02/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Sommore: Chandelier Fly" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
From hot topics to celebrity scandals, "The Queen of Comedy" Sommore delivers her unapologetic perspective with a combination of bravado and elegant style.

[02/02/26 - 09:06 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "Bad Bunny and the Halftime Show: Rhythms of Resistance" Now Streaming in the CNN App
The special is now streaming on demand for subscribers of CNN's streaming offering and will premiere Saturday, February 7 at 10pm ET on CNN.

[02/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Returns February 15
The weekly series has received 32 Emmys since its premiere in 2014.

[02/02/26 - 09:00 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Release Final Teaser Trailer for the New Season of the Critically Acclaimed Noir Thriller, "Dark Winds"
Consisting of eight hour-long episodes, Season 4 premieres on Sunday, February 15 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

[02/02/26 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer for "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association"
Directed by Kenan Kamwana Holley, all four episodes of the docuseries will premiere February 12 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Soul Power is the latest addition to the Prime membership.

[02/02/26 - 08:01 AM]
ITV's Captivating Police Procedural Series, "Winter," Begins Filming in Bristol and Belgium, Whilst Further Casting Is Announced Alongside Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey
Each episode features its own compelling, self-contained crime story, with resulting guest casting.

[02/02/26 - 07:02 AM]
Apple's Hit Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Lands Early Season Three Renewal
Season two will make its global debut on Apple TV with one episode on Friday, April 3, 2026, followed by new episodes every Friday through June 5.

[02/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind" Season 10 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The pods are back, this time in Ohio, with a brand-new group of singles dating sight unseen. Will they be able to see love from a new perspective?

[02/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" - Official Trailer - FX
The limited series explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century.

[02/02/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Stranger Things: Tales From '85" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Something from the Upside Down must've survived...

[02/01/26 - 07:30 PM]
HBO Max Announces Early Episode Debuts for "Industry" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" on February 6
Said installments will premiere early globally on HBO Max on Friday, February 6 at 12:01am PT/3:01am ET ahead of their respective HBO airings on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8.