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[03/30/15 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 30
Updates include: Arthur Darvill, Ciara Renée cast in The CW's "Arrow"/"The Flash" spin-off; Mary Lynn Rajskub reports to Starz's "The Girlfriend Experience"; and Eric Lodal departs TNT's "Murder in the First."

[03/30/15 - 01:34 PM]
The Untold Story of the World's Most Famous Sex Symbol Is Revealed in Lifetime(R)'s Miniseries Event, "The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe" Premiering May 30th and 31st
Kelli Garner stars in the title role of the four-hour event.

[03/30/15 - 01:29 PM]
ABC Family's "The Fosters" and "Chasing Life" Rise to Season Highs in Finales
ABC Family further spins the numbers for Monday, March 23.

[03/30/15 - 01:03 PM]
Venture to the Great Swamplands of the South with a New Season of "Buying the Bayou" on Destination America
The series returns with back-to-back episodes on Monday, April 13 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/30/15 - 12:45 PM]
NBC Will Ease on Down the Road with Dec. 3 Live Production of "The Wiz" Featuring Production Partner Cirque du Soleil Theatrical
Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon will stage both the television production and Broadway revival of "The Wiz" in collaboration with Tony winner and Broadway icon Harvey Fierstein, who will contribute new material to the original Broadway book by William F. Brown.

[03/30/15 - 12:16 PM]
Animal Planet Goes Behind the Badge of Wildlife's Last Line of Defense with New Series "Lone Star Law"
Also on tap are new seasons of "North Woods Law" and "Rugged Justice."

[03/30/15 - 12:01 PM]
Oxygen Media Increases Original Programming by 25 Percent with Addition of Eight New Series
The newcomers include "Douglas Family Gold," "The Hustle," "Pretty. Strong.," "Player Gets Played," "Boss Nails" and the third installment of the popular franchise, "Preachers of Atlanta."

[03/30/15 - 12:00 PM]
National Geographic Channel's "Killing Jesus" Nabs 3.7 Million Viewers, Scoring Highest Total Viewership in Network History
National Geographic Channel spins the numbers for Sunday, March 29.

[03/30/15 - 11:55 AM]
Bravo Media Expands Diverse Slate with Addition of 10 New and 4 Returning Series Marking Over 40 High-Quality Original Series
New season orders are set for "Ladies of London" season two, "Don't Be Tardy... " season four, "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" season eight and "Manzo'd with Children" season two.

[03/30/15 - 11:46 AM]
"The Walking Dead" Season Five Finale Is Highest-Rated Finale in Series History, Delivering 15.8 Million Viewers and 10.4 Million Adults 18-49
AMC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 29.

[03/30/15 - 11:32 AM]
Esquire Network Unveils 2015 Upfront Lineup Bolstering Original Programming with Five New Series
"This new line-up will present even more of the compelling, dynamic content that is engaging our male audience, setting us up for further momentum," said Matt Hanna.

[03/30/15 - 11:27 AM]
truTV & Top Rank Partner to Exclusively Televise Live Friday Night Primetime Boxing Series
The new boxing series, in association with Turner Sports and HBO Sports, will launch on the eve of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao pay-per-view fight with a card featuring two title bouts inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

[03/30/15 - 11:27 AM]
Live + 7 Day Ratings: ABC's "Secrets and Lies" and "Fresh Off the Boat" Post Their Biggest Playback Gains Yet
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of March 9-15.

[03/30/15 - 11:07 AM]
New Discovery Channel Series "Sons of Winter" Answers Call of the Wild in the Ultimate Coming-of-Age Survival Tale
The series, from Gurney Productions, premieres Tuesday, April 28 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/30/15 - 11:01 AM]
NBC's "American Odyssey" & Google Invite Viewers to Tour Key Cities and Uncover New Clues with "Explore American Odyssey" Companion Site
Beginning March 30, curious minds will be challenged to uncover the truth by immersing themselves in the online experience "Explore American Odyssey" at www.exploreamericanodyssey.com.

[03/30/15 - 11:01 AM]
ABC Family Picks Up "Shadowhunters," a Saga Series Based on the Beloved New York Times Bestselling Book Series The Mortal Instruments
The series follows 18-year-old Clary Fray, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters - human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons.

[03/30/15 - 10:50 AM]
Second Round of Performers Announced for 50th ACM Awards, April 19
Co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton, Country Music's Party of the Year(R) will be broadcast live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, April 19 (8:00-11:30 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

[03/30/15 - 10:18 AM]
FOX Sports Announces Broadcasters for 20th Consecutive MLB Season
FOX Sports turns in a deep lineup of its own, with a mix of newcomers and returning veterans, as game crews and studio personalities for the coming 2015 season are announced today.

[03/30/15 - 10:15 AM]
Nick Jonas to Perform at the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards
The Island/Republic Records recording artist has been charting for 33 weeks running on Radio Disney's Top 30 chart with the singles "Jealous" and "Chains" from his self-titled debut album.

[03/30/15 - 10:01 AM]
Superstar Band Maroon 5 to Perform on Monday, April 6 Telecast of NBC's "The Voice"
Maroon 5, led by "Voice" coach Adam Levine, is in the midst of a six-month world tour.

[03/30/15 - 09:37 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: "Fresh Off the Boat" Emerges as Tuesday's #1 Comedy in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 24.

[03/30/15 - 09:26 AM]
TLC Declares May 3 - 10 the "Mother of All Weeks"
The audience can also participate in honoring their moms with special digital and social campaigns, including a chance to win a trip for 2 to NYC and a walk-on role with the hit Broadway play "Mamma Mia!"

[03/30/15 - 09:09 AM]
Discovery Family Channel Sets the Stage for the Summer Premiere of "From Wags to Riches with Bill Berloni" (wt)
Known as a tireless advocate for animals and for casting and cultivating the original Sandy - the dog featured in Broadway's beloved Annie - Berloni possesses the unique ability to transform shelter dogs into stars.

[03/30/15 - 08:45 AM]
The "iHeart Radio Music Awards" Grows 21% Versus NBC's Average in Its Time Period Last Season Excluding Sports in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 29.

[03/30/15 - 08:40 AM]
Video: "Chef's Table" - Season 1 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series, launching April 26, goes inside the lives and kitchens of six of the world's most renowned international chefs.

[03/30/15 - 08:37 AM]
ABC's "Once Upon a Time" Is Sunday's Top Scripted Broadcast Series
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 29.

[03/30/15 - 08:34 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Holds Onto Top Spots in Viewers, Demos
NCAA overrun helps power the Eye to the front of the broadcast pack last night.

[03/30/15 - 08:34 AM]
2015 NCAA Tournament Delivers Record-Setting Numbers Through Elite Eight
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 29.

[03/30/15 - 08:29 AM]
National Geographic Channel Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the World's Best-Loved Telescope in "Hubble's Cosmic Journey"
Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, the one-hour special premieres Monday, April 20 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/30/15 - 07:32 AM]
Hip-Hop Artist and Actor Ludacris & TV Host and Supermodel Chrissy Teigen to Host the "2015 Billboard Music Awards"
"I had so much fun hosting the Billboard Music Awards last year and I can't wait to be back!" said Ludacris.

[03/30/15 - 06:04 AM]
Comedy Central Names Trevor Noah as Next Host of "The Daily Show"
His show's premiere will be announced at a later date.

[03/30/15 - 06:02 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Original Primetime Series "Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove" to Begin Production on Season Three in Vancouver on March 30
The series' third season will feature the return of series regulars, including Andie MacDowell, Dylan Neal, Bruce Boxleitner, Barbara Niven, Brennan Elliott, Teryl Rothery and Sarah Smyth.

[03/30/15 - 06:01 AM]
Michelle Obama to Appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Thursday, April 2
The first lady will discuss what's on tap for the celebration of the fifth anniversary of her Let's Move! initiative, including the #GimmeFive challenge.

[03/30/15 - 05:06 AM]
BBC America Reveal Maisie Williams as "Doctor Who" Guest Star
Maisie has already found global fame and is renowned for her role as Arya Stark in the international fantasy drama series "Game of Thrones."

[03/29/15 - 09:41 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with ABC
"48 Hours" was the night's most-watched program among the broadcast networks.

[03/29/15 - 09:35 AM]
"Saturday Night Live," With Host Dwayne Johnson, Is the #1 Telecast of the Night on the Big 4 Networks in Metered-Market Households and Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, March 28.

[03/28/15 - 07:56 PM]
Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards Winners
Kids from around the world cast more than 500 million votes, a record-breaking tally.

[03/28/15 - 08:53 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA Continues Its Reign for CBS
The Eye once again leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/28/15 - 08:36 AM]
"Grimm" Is Currently Reporting Its Top Total-Viewer Result Since January 23
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, March 27.

[03/27/15 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 27
Updates include: Ernie Hudson bound for "Delores & Jermaine" at ABC; Corbin Bernsen cast in HBO's "Living on Video"; and AMC gives the moniker "Fear the Walking Dead" to the franchise's upcoming spin-off.

[03/27/15 - 01:33 PM]
Video: "The Casual Vacancy" - Trailer (HBO)
Based on the novel by acclaimed author J.K. Rowling, the mini-series premieres Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30.

[03/27/15 - 01:13 PM]
Bravo Media's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" Earns Highest-Rated Episode of the Season with 2.2 Million Total Viewers
Bravo spins the numbers for Sunday, March 22.

[03/27/15 - 12:31 PM]
Masi Oka to Return as Hiro Nakamura on NBC's "Heroes Reborn"
"I'm excited to return to my 'Heroes' roots," said Oka. "Hiro Nakamura was such an inspirational role to play, and I'm hoping the fans will enjoy seeing him back on TV."

[03/27/15 - 11:38 AM]
The "Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber" Premieres on Monday, March 30 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central and Online Via CC.com and the Comedy Central App
The global multiplatform comedy event kicks off with "The Roast of Justin Bieber Pre-Show," airing 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central and simultaneously through the app and cc.com.

[03/27/15 - 11:13 AM]
Showtime Sports(R) to Chronicle the Most Anticipated Event of the Year with "Inside Mayweather vs. Pacquiao"
The first installment kicks off Saturday, April 18 on the cable channel.

[03/27/15 - 11:11 AM]
E!'s "The Royals" Shows Significant Audience Growth in Its Second Week
E! further spins the numbers for Sunday, March 22.

[03/27/15 - 10:37 AM]
Syfy's "Dominion" Adds New Recurring Characters for Season 2
Joining the series' stellar cast are recurring guest stars Nic Bishop, Simon Merrells, Christina Chong, Olivia Mace and Luke Tyler.

[03/27/15 - 10:27 AM]
Video: Starz Releases First Look Live Action Teaser of Original Series "Blunt Talk"
The series will premiere on Starz in the summer of 2015.

[03/27/15 - 10:16 AM]
NBC Goes on 8 "First Dates" as Network Orders Popular U.K. Format to Series
The observational documentary series, from executive producer Ellen DeGeneres and Shed Media, takes a peek at what happens when a couple meets for the first time and love may be in the air.

[03/27/15 - 10:15 AM]
Showtime(R) Offers a Sneak Preview of New Comedy Series "HAPPYish" After the Season Finale of "Shameless" on Sunday, April 5
The newcomer will then formally launch on Sunday, April 26 at 9:30/8:30c.







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[01/21/26 - 12:23 PM]
Legally Blonde Prequel "Elle" to Premiere on July 1 on Prime Video
Ahead of the series' debut, Prime Video has also ordered a second season of "Elle."

[01/21/26 - 12:07 PM]
NBC's Highly Addictive and Hugely Popular #OneChicago Franchise Will Feature a Crossover Between All Three Shows on Wednesday, March 4
Firehouse 51 is called to an airfield when a passenger jet suddenly goes silent mid-air, triggering a high-stakes emergency.

[01/21/26 - 12:01 PM]
First Look at Netflix's Second Installment of "Beef" - Out April 16th
The series returns with a new cast and a new "beef," as a Gen-Z couple witnesses an alarming fight between their Millennial boss and his wife.

[01/21/26 - 11:42 AM]
Max Parker Signs on to Play Heimdall in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos.

[01/21/26 - 11:31 AM]
MLB on ABC: Boston Red Sox Host New York Yankees in Exclusive Matinee Presentation on June 27
In addition, the Chicago Cubs will make two appearances on ABC, including a Sunday, August 16 contest against their historic rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals.

[01/21/26 - 11:04 AM]
Discovery Channel's "Filthy Fortunes" Returns with Dirtier Messes, Bigger Treasures and More Than $1 Million in Sales
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[01/21/26 - 10:58 AM]
ABC's Tuesday Dramas Soar with Midseason Premieres
In fact, "High Potential" and "Will Trent" were the top two scripted programs of the week among Total Viewers.

[01/21/26 - 10:27 AM]
Reelz Renews Hit Series "On Patrol: Live," Orders 90 New Episodes
The network also ordered another 90 one-hour episodes of spin-off and "OPL" lead-in "On Patrol: First Shift," extending the run of the franchise through January 2027.

[01/21/26 - 09:19 AM]
Bravo's "Ladies of London: The New Reign" Makes Its Proper Debut in a Two-Hour Premiere Event Thursday, March 5 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Lady Emma Thynn, Martha Sitwell, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Lottie Kane, Missè Beqiri, Kimi Murdoch, Myka Meier, and Margo Stilley will star in the revival.

[01/21/26 - 09:01 AM]
Emmy-Nominated Series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Returns to Hulu This Spring
Season four premieres on March 12 with all 10 episodes on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ in select international markets.

[01/21/26 - 08:19 AM]
Viaplay U.S. Unveils February Slate: Award-Winning European Film, Royal Drama & Nordic Crime
Highlights include the "The Commoner - A Royal Dilemma," a modern Romeo and Juliet story set against post-war Europe.

[01/21/26 - 08:13 AM]
"Dreaming Whilst Black" Season Two to Premiere on Paramount+ Friday, February 20, 2026
In season two, Kwabena is finally on the brink of his first major directing opportunity when he's offered the chance to helm a radical, "color-blind" historical drama.

[01/21/26 - 08:09 AM]
TBS Greenlights Prank Comedy Series "Foul Play with Anthony Davis" to Premiere Monday, April 6
The first batch of episodes will premiere on Monday, April 6 immediately following the NCAA National Championship game, and at 9:00PM ET/PT every Monday following.

[01/21/26 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Announces New Unscripted Series Starring Alix Earle and Family Coming in 2026
Gen Z's ultimate "It" girl, Alix Earle, is giving her fans an unfiltered look at her life like never before with a new unscripted series arriving in 2026.

[01/21/26 - 08:01 AM]
"Tournament of Champions" Raises the Stakes to New Heights When Four Icons of the Food World Join the New Season of Food Network's Ultimate Culinary Competition
32 of the nation's best chefs including proven warriors and fierce new challengers are ready to battle, but nothing will prepare the chefs for the competition's biggest surprise ever.