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[03/18/15 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 18
Updates include: Ruth Negga cast as Tulip in AMC's "Preacher"; Vanessa Lachey to star in "Not Safe for Work" at NBC; and Page Kennedy cast in CBS's "Rush Hour."

[03/18/15 - 01:14 PM]
FOX Sports Teams with FOX's Game-Changing Hit Show "Empire" to Debut FIFA Women's World Cup(TM) Promo Tonight
The cross-promotion on FOX is one example of the many company-wide collaborations planned to promote the major international tournament in the months between now and June.

[03/18/15 - 12:38 PM]
TBS to Launch "Your Family or Mine" on Tuesday, April 7
Kyle Howard and Kat Foster star in the comedy series, from Greg Malins and Jamie Tarses.

[03/18/15 - 12:22 PM]
Season Three Finale of "Ultimate Survival Alaska" Premieres This Sunday, March 22, at 10/9c on National Geographic Channel
The cable channel details the winner of the show's latest cycle.

[03/18/15 - 12:17 PM]
Actress Tia Mowry Gives Viewers a Taste of Her Life on Cooking Channel's New Series "Tia Mowry at Home"
The newcomer launches Wednesday, April 29 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/18/15 - 11:15 AM]
"Sleepy Hollow" Picked Up for a Third Spellbinding Season on FOX
Television producer Clifton Campbell has signed on as executive producer and showrunner.

[03/18/15 - 10:59 AM]
HBO Films Drama "Nightingale," Starring David Oyelowo, To Debut May 29
Directed by Elliott Lester from a screenplay by Frederick Mensch, the film is a provocative drama that probes the darkest corners of a disturbed mind, as a war veteran begins to unravel thread by thread.

[03/18/15 - 10:51 AM]
WGN America's Critically Acclaimed Drama "Manhattan" Wins 2015 SXSW Jury Award for Excellence in Title Design
This award comes on the heels of another industry accolade acquired by the show's below-the-line crew.

[03/18/15 - 10:28 AM]
"Power" Returns June 6th on Starz
The second season of "Power" features 10 hour-long episodes, a bump from the first season's order of eight episodes.

[03/18/15 - 10:17 AM]
Jamie Foxx, Emma Stone, Liam Hemsworth and More to Appear at Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Hosted By Nick Jonas, Saturday, March 28, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
Previously announced music stars 5 Seconds of Summer and Iggy Azalea, featuring Jennifer Hudson, will be performing on the show.

[03/18/15 - 10:00 AM]
Presenters and Performers Announced for 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony April 18
This year's inductees include the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Green Day, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, Bill Withers, Ringo Starr and the "5" Royales.

[03/18/15 - 09:57 AM]
TLC Orders More Episodes of "Love, Lust or Run" with Stacy London
The network has renewed the transformative freshman series, produced by True Entertainment, with 26 additional episodes slated to premiere in June 2015.

[03/18/15 - 09:53 AM]
FOX Sports Swings for the Fences in 20th Season as Home of Major League Baseball
Look for a combined minimum of 65 games between the FOX broadcast network and FOX Sports 1, America's fastest growing sports cable network.

[03/18/15 - 09:34 AM]
Esai Morales Joins the Cast of El Rey Network/Miramax's "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series"
He'll play Lord Amancio Malvado, a figure of terrifying cruelty and power who has a complicated and obsessive relationship with Santánico Pandemonium (Eiza González).

[03/18/15 - 08:53 AM]
NBC Takes Six of Six Half-Hours in 18-49, Wins Tuesday in All Key Measures with the Top Show of the Night in Every Key Category, "The Voice"
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 17.

[03/18/15 - 08:28 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Demos with Originals
Plus: The CW takes home second place among adults 18-49 with "The Flash" and "iZombie."

[03/18/15 - 08:23 AM]
"S.H.I.E.L.D." Is Up Week to Week and Continues to Improve Its Slot Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 17.

[03/18/15 - 08:21 AM]
Chris Brown's Ex-Girlfriend Karrueche Tran Sits Down with Spiritual Life Coach Iyanla Vanzant for Her First, Exclusive One-on-One Interview
"Iyanla Exclusive: Karrueche Tran" airs Saturday, March 28 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/18/15 - 08:06 AM]
Lifestyle Design Expert Paige Hemmis to Wed Singer Jason Short on Two Time Daytime Emmy(R) Nominated Lifestyle Series "Home & Family" A Hallmark Channel "Home & Family" Wedding Primetime Special June 22
"We are thrilled to be sharing beloved 'Home & Family' designer Paige Hemmis' special day with our viewers," said Michelle Vicary.

[03/18/15 - 08:01 AM]
National Geographic Channel's Late-Night Talk Show "StarTalk" Hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson to Premiere Monday, April 20, at 11 PM ET/10 PM CT
World-renowned cultural luminaries across science, entertainment and politics, like President Jimmy Carter, Richard Dawkins, Chris Hadfield, Norman Lear, Christopher Nolan, George Takei and others, were announced as guests.

[03/18/15 - 07:31 AM]
Twelve Poverty-Fighting Charities Selected for NBC's Star-Studded Three-Hour Live "Red Nose Day" Telecast, Thursday, May 21
Stand-up performances, sketch comedy, parodies and music performances from A-list artists will all be part of the telecast.

[03/18/15 - 07:08 AM]
Investigation Discovery Teams with Iconic Film Director Joel Schumacher Greenlighting New Series "Do Not Disturb: Hotel Horrors"
Schumacher will lend his expertise to deliver a highly stylized cinematic look and feel to the series which is slated to premiere 4Q 2015.

[03/18/15 - 07:00 AM]
Syfy and The Asylum's "Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!" to Consume the World Wednesday, July 22
In addition, the film will wreak havoc on all Syfy channels around the world - 86 countries in all, including the UK, Australia and across Europe, Asia and Latin America.

[03/18/15 - 06:03 AM]
Amazon Greenlights Second Season of Its Hour-Long Original Drama Series "Bosch"
The series has achieved the biggest debut weekend among all Amazon Original Series and is the most-watched title on Prime Instant Video, across movies and TV series in its first four weeks.

[03/18/15 - 06:02 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces Teri Polo to Star in "Last Resort" (WT) A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere June 2015
Polo stars alongside Paul Johansson as a couple on the brink of a divorce when they must work together on planning and preparing their daughter's marriage.

[03/17/15 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 17
Updates include: Dominic Purcell joins The CW's "Arrow/The Flash" spin-off; Cara Buono bound for "Endgame" at NBC; and Kristin Bauer van Straten cast in ABC's "The Kingmakers."

[03/17/15 - 06:05 PM]
E!'s "Fashion Police" Is Going on Hiatus and Will Return in September
Co-hosts Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski, along with executive producer Melissa Rivers, will continue their roles.

[03/17/15 - 02:34 PM]
CBS Books Latest "Criminal Minds" Backdoor Pilot Episode for April 8
Gary Sinise, Anna Gunn, Daniel Henney and Tyler James Williams are featured in the episode, titled "Beyond Borders."

[03/17/15 - 02:21 PM]
Video: TV Land Releases New Behind-the-Scenes Featurette from Upcoming Darren Star Series "Younger"
Guest stars this season include Jane Krakowski, Ana Gasteyer and Martha Plimpton.

[03/17/15 - 02:18 PM]
ABC Family's "The Fosters" Soars to Season Highs Across Target All Target Demographics
ABC Family spins the numbers for Monday, March 16.

[03/17/15 - 01:07 PM]
Investigation Discovery to Premiere Special Presentation of "Vanity Fair Confidential: The Robert Durst Story" on Sunday, March 22 at 7PM ET
The special touches upon rarely discussed or reported information about the relationship between Durst and Morris Black, the Galveston, TX victim Durst was tried - and acquitted - of killing.

[03/17/15 - 12:12 PM]
TBS and Adult Swim Rank Among Basic Cable's Top 5 Networks in Live + 7 Delivery of Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34 in Primetime
Turner further spins the numbers for the week of February 23-March 1.

[03/17/15 - 12:00 PM]
The Rose Family Returns with Second Season of "Schitt's Creek"
Season two is set to air on Pop with 13 new episodes in 2016.

[03/17/15 - 11:55 AM]
"The Odd Couple" Is Television's #1 New Comedy in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[03/17/15 - 10:08 AM]
"48 Hours: Cold Case: Who Killed Amy Gellert?" Is Saturday's #1 Broadcast with Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, March 14.

[03/17/15 - 08:46 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Keeps NBC on Top in Demos
The Peacock's reality franchise holds off the return of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."

[03/17/15 - 08:43 AM]
NBC Wins Monday Among the Big 4 in All Key Demos with the #1 Show of the Night
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, March 16.

[03/17/15 - 08:37 AM]
Oxygen Media's Inspiring New Docu-Series "The Prancing Elites Project" Premieres Wednesday, April 22 at 10PM ET/PT
This African American, gay and gender non-conforming dance team is challenging societal norms while overcoming several obstacles with passion and wit on their journey to be their authentic selves.

[03/17/15 - 08:31 AM]
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Other Beloved Muppets Star in Disney Junior's "Muppet Moments"
The series will debut on Disney Channel with four shorts premiering Friday, April 3 (8:25 a.m., 8:55 a.m., 9:25 a.m. and 9:55 a.m., ET/PT) and a new short airing daily through Friday, May 8.

[03/17/15 - 08:29 AM]
Leading All 6 Half-Hours, ABC Wins in Total Viewers with Most-Watched Monday Since November
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, March 16.

[03/17/15 - 08:19 AM]
Becky G Scheduled to Perform at the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards
In addition to performing at the 2015 RDMAs, Becky G, a 2014 Radio Disney "N.B.T." (Next Big Thing), is a two-time nominee this year.

[03/17/15 - 08:00 AM]
NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution to Launch "Crazy Talk" in Fall 2015
Hosts Tanisha Thomas and Ben Aaron will inject their raw and hilarious banter into the absurd, ridiculous, and most watched TV clips that viewers can't resist watching.

[03/17/15 - 07:49 AM]
"60 Minutes" Makes the Top 10 for the Third Straight Week and the Fourth Time in Five Weeks
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 15.

[03/17/15 - 07:43 AM]
Crown Media Family Networks Launches Full Service Integrated Marketing & Digital Solutions Unit, Crown Connectivity
The inauguration of Crown Connectivity comes on the heels of the company's recent full-scale redesigns of both networks' consumer websites.

[03/17/15 - 07:36 AM]
Discovery Channel Strips Down When "Naked and Afraid" Returns on April 19th
This season, Discovery Channel follows through with the #ShowUsWhatYouGot contest, which was launched last fall.

[03/17/15 - 07:03 AM]
Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Haley Joel Osment Join Michael Kenneth Williams and Will Ferrell in IFC's "The Spoils Before Dying"
Also returning in new roles are Michael Sheen, Val Kilmer, Steve Tom and Marc Evan Jackson.

[03/17/15 - 06:54 AM]
LAFF Announces First Film Licensing Agreements, Securing Television Rights to More than 250 Theatrical Motion Pictures In Individual Deals with Sony Pictures Television, The Walt Disney Studios and Miramax
The country's first-ever, over-the-air broadcast television network devoted to comedy launches April 15.

[03/17/15 - 06:25 AM]
AMC Fans Get Nostalgic with the Launch of the Mad Men "Carousel" Facebook App
Drawing upon the idea of "Nostalgia," the Mad Men Carousel App taps into the deep sentimental feelings that fans have for the early days of Mad Men and also allows them a very personal way to connect with the series.

[03/16/15 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 16
Updates include: Barbara Hershey boards Lifetime's "Damien"; Adrian Pasdar cast in "The Kingmakers" at ABC; and James Caan set for FOX's "Fantasy Life."

[03/16/15 - 06:16 PM]
Video: "The Flash" and "Arrow" Trailers from PaleyFest LA 2015
Check out the sizzle reels that premiered this past weekend.







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[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.

[06/05/26 - 08:25 AM]
U.S. Department of Education Announces Mario Lopez Will Host "Presidential 1776 Award" Special
The special will be broadcast Tuesday, June 30, (8:00-9:30PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream the next day on Paramount+.

[06/05/26 - 08:04 AM]
"In the Eye of the Storm" - New Season Premieres Sunday, June 28 on Discovery Channel
Told through firsthand accounts and mobile phone footage filmed by everyday people caught in the eye of the storm, each episode captures the chaos, courage and resilience of both unsuspecting citizens and those who dive into the chaos for search and rescue.

[06/04/26 - 03:03 PM]
"The Mystery of Richard Simmons - A Diane Sawyer Special" Soars Over 10 Million Total Multiplatform Viewers Across ABC, Disney+ and Hulu
On its encore telecast on Monday, "The Mystery of Richard Simmons - A Diane Sawyer Special" averaged 2.704 million Total Viewers and ranked as the night's No. 1 program on broadcast.

[06/04/26 - 03:02 PM]
Documentary Uncovers the Harsh Realities of Living on Skid Row - the Epicenter of Los Angeles' Homelessness Crisis
"Finding Mango: To Live and Die on Skid Row" premiere Friday, June 5, at 8 p.m. EDT on Disney+, Hulu and 24/7 streaming news channel ABC News Live.

[06/04/26 - 01:15 PM]
Starz Greenlights "Power: Legacy" with Joseph Sikora and Michael Rainey, Jr. Reprising Their Iconic Roles
"Power: Legacy" sees the return of Tommy Egan to New York, where he partners with Tariq St. Patrick to take the city by storm.

[06/04/26 - 01:04 PM]
ESPN Presents Comprehensive UFL Postseason Coverage, Culminating with the 2026 United Bowl on ABC & ESPN Deportes
The UFL playoffs begin Sunday, June 7, on ABC at 3 p.m. as the defending UFL champion DC Defenders take on the Orlando Storm in the Storms' inaugural UFL season, as both teams look to punch their championship ticket.

[06/04/26 - 12:04 PM]
Discovery Channel June Programming Highlights
This June, look for all-new seasons of "Expedition Unknown," "In the Eye of the Storm," and "Contraband: Seized at the Border."

[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."