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[04/02/15 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 2
Updates include: Candace Cameron Bure, Andrea Barber to star in "Fuller House" for Netflix; Cheri Oteri boards NBC's "Not Safe for Work"; and Annaleigh Ashford cast in "Super Clyde" at CBS.

[04/02/15 - 03:31 PM]
I Will Leave a Legacy... "House of Cards" Season 4 Coming 2016
The service's flagship series is due back for a new season next year.

[04/02/15 - 03:05 PM]
CBS to Give "Mom" Special Early Time Period Next Thursday, April 9
The comedy will air at 9:00/8:00c next week, flipping with the repeat of "The Big Bang Theory."

[04/02/15 - 03:04 PM]
CBS Slates Special New "CSI: Cyber" for Tuesday, April 21
The original episode will replace the previously announced repeat of "Person of Interest" at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/02/15 - 01:19 PM]
TNT Unveils Summer Lineup, Featuring 10 Original Series
Highlights include the final season of "Falling Skies," premiering Sunday, June 28 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/02/15 - 01:07 PM]
TV Host and Supermodel Chrissy Teigen and "Empire" Recording Artist Jussie Smollett to Announce Finalists for the "2015 Billboard Music Awards," Tuesday, April 7 at the Twitter Offices in Santa Monica, CA
Ludacris and Pete Wentz will start the announcements by revealing a portion of the "2015 Billboard Music Awards" finalist categories live on ABC's "Good Morning America" earlier that morning.

[04/02/15 - 12:26 PM]
"FOX Sports Live" Posts 73 Percent Audience Growth
FOX Sports spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2015.

[04/02/15 - 11:43 AM]
Terry Crews to Host 2015 "TV Land Awards," Honoring "Parenthood," "The Wonder Years," "Ally McBeal," Betty White, And Donny and Marie Osmond
The late groundbreaking comedian Joan Rivers will also be honored with a special tribute.

[04/02/15 - 11:29 AM]
"Fixer Upper" a Bona Fide Ratings Powerhouse on HGTV
HGTV spins the numbers for the season to date.

[04/02/15 - 11:19 AM]
Bravo Media Heads to the City by the Bay for "Million Dollar Listing San Francisco" Premiering Wednesday, July 8 at 10 PM ET/PT
The latest installment in the franchise follows the lives of three ambitious hot shot real estate agents, Justin Fichelson, Andrew Greenwell and Roh Habibi, as they strive to outsell one another in a cutthroat market filled by young tech millionaires.

[04/02/15 - 10:59 AM]
Jimmy Fallon Rules the Late-Night First Quarter vs. His ABC-CBS Competition in All Key Measures
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the first quarter of 2015.

[04/02/15 - 10:57 AM]
VH1's "Love & Hip Hop NYC - The Reunion" Two-Part Special Premieres Monday, April 6th at 8PM ET/PT
Nina Parker hosts the event, which concludes the following Monday, April 13 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/02/15 - 10:16 AM]
Netflix Has Ordered the Sketch Comedy Show "With Bob and David"
Look for four half-hour episodes and one 60-minute "making-of" special.

[04/02/15 - 10:04 AM]
CMT Reveals Most Ambitious Programming Slate to Date Featuring Two New Comedies with Billy Ray Cyrus & Kellie Pickler, First-Ever Nightly Talk Show and Unprecedented NASCAR Event Narrated by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Returning series include "Party Down South 2" (May 14), "Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge" (August 2) and "Party Down South" (August 20).

[04/02/15 - 10:02 AM]
Starz Releases First Look Teaser Trailer and Art for "Ash vs Evil Dead"
"Ash vs Evil Dead," which will film in New Zealand, is the long-awaited follow-up to the classic horror film franchise The Evil Dead and is set to premiere in late 2015.

[04/02/15 - 10:02 AM]
New Adrenaline-Filled "Arrow" Trailer Showcases the Final Few Episodes!
Check out the network's tease for the show's remaining episodes of the season.

[04/02/15 - 09:39 AM]
Bounce TV Continues to Rack up Double-Digit Gains, Posts its Strongest Quarter Ever in 1Q15
Bounce TV spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2015.

[04/02/15 - 09:36 AM]
"The Late Late Show with James Corden" Goes Viral and Gets Social During Launch Week
CBS spins the digital numbers for the week of March 23-27.

[04/02/15 - 09:35 AM]
Strong Ratings, Big Guests for the Premiere Week of "The Late Late Show with James Corden"
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of March 23-27.

[04/02/15 - 09:23 AM]
"America's Got Talent" Premieres 10th Anniversary Season May 26 with New Features, Extreme Acts and Special Anniversary Episode
Live performance shows will premiere Tuesday, August 11 (8-10 p.m.).

[04/02/15 - 09:06 AM]
Magician Mat Franco Returns to NBC for Pair of Primetime Specials
Titled "Mat Franco's Got Magic" the specials will capture Mat traveling from his home in Rhode Island to Las Vegas, stopping off at incredible locations, wowing celebrities, performing street magic and visiting the family, friends and everyday Americans who helped make his dream come true.

[04/02/15 - 08:56 AM]
"Chicago P.D." Has Now Ranked #1 or Tied for #1 in 18-49 Among the Hour's Broadcast Dramas for 10 of Its Last 11 Originals
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 1.

[04/02/15 - 08:41 AM]
FYI Premieres New Original Series "Say It to My Face!"
The series gives chefs and restaurant owners a chance to redeem themselves before their toughest online critics.

[04/02/15 - 08:41 AM]
ABC Wins Wednesday with the Top 2 TV Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 1.

[04/02/15 - 08:39 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Claims Top Demo Spot with "Modern Family"
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 while FOX was the most-watched network.

[04/02/15 - 08:31 AM]
Netflix Announces New Original Series Montauk Written and Directed by The Duffer Brothers
Eight one-hour long episodes of the series will premiere exclusively across all Netflix territories in 2016.

[04/02/15 - 08:13 AM]
Celebrate Fast Cars and Furious Action with El Rey Network's High Octane Quintuple Feature "Carmageddon" Movie Marathon on Saturday April 4th, Starting at 10AM/ET
Watch five classic carsploitation films starting with Steven Spielberg's 1971 breakout thriller Duel at 10AM/ET.

[04/02/15 - 07:35 AM]
ABC Is the Most-Watched Network in Late-Night for the 2nd Consecutive Quarter
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the first quarter of 2015.

[04/02/15 - 07:16 AM]
NBC Teams Up with Walgreens and M&M's(R) Brand Around First-Ever U.S. "Red Nose Day" Telecast Thursday, May 21, 2015
As part of "Red Nose Day" on NBC, from April 17 through May 30, red noses will be available at Walgreens, the exclusive retailer of the emblematic noses in the U.S., for $1 each, with proceeds contributed to the Red Nose Day Fund.

[04/02/15 - 07:10 AM]
A New Season of the Hit WE tv Series "Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars" Returns May 29th at 9pm
Kendra Wilkinson & Hank Baskett, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino & Lauren Pesce, Aubrey O'Day & Travis Garland, Tami Roman & Reggie Youngblood and Jeff Schroede & Jordan Lloyd are featured this season.

[04/01/15 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 1
Updates include: Kevin James to topline new sitcom for Sony Pictures Television; Anna George to play Hannah Simone's mom on "New Girl"; and Katie Couric, Michelle Pfeiffer team for potential TV series.

[04/01/15 - 10:01 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for April 1
Next week, Wednesday, April 8 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), Florida Georgia Line will mentor and perform on the "Billboard Hits"-themed show.

[04/01/15 - 01:09 PM]
Video: WGN America Releases Extended "Salem" Season 2 Trailer
The highly anticipated second season premieres this Sunday, April 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/01/15 - 12:30 PM]
New Ultimate Challenge Series "Bullseye," Hosted by Kellan Lutz, to Premiere Wednesday, May 27, on FOX
The series will challenge four men and four women to test their bodies and brains in three ultimate challenges that ask nothing more than for them to hit the bullseye - literally.

[04/01/15 - 12:08 PM]
AMC Networks Names Charlie Collier President & General Manager of SundanceTV
Collier will add oversight of SundanceTV to his current responsibilities as President & General Manager of AMC.

[04/01/15 - 12:05 PM]
Happy April Fools Day from "Louie!"
In celebration of April Fools everywhere, FX is making every episode from last season available on FXNOW, from today through its Season 5 premiere on Thursday, April 9.

[04/01/15 - 11:41 AM]
"Idol" Fan Save on Twitter Adds New and Dramatic Real-Time Twist to Season!
Beginning this week, fans have the opportunity to save a finalist from elimination by a real-time vote using Twitter.

[04/01/15 - 10:49 AM]
ABC Family Picks Up Three New Unscripted Series: "Startup U," "Next Step Realty: NYC" and "Monica the Medium"
These unscripted series join recently greenlit series "Becoming Us" (formerly "My Transparent Life") and "Job or No Job," which will all premiere this summer.

[04/01/15 - 10:30 AM]
E! Continues to Boost Original Programming with Introduction of Three New Series and Return of Three Hit Franchises
"#RichKids of Beverly Hills" (Sunday, May 24), "Total Divas" (Summer 2015) and "Christina Milian Turned Up" (Fall 2015) are all due back.

[04/01/15 - 10:03 AM]
truTV Spring 2015 Highlights
Said offerings include the return of "Fake Off" (Wednesday, May 6), "Barmageddon" (Monday, June 1) and "How to Be a Grown Up" (Tuesday, June 2).

[04/01/15 - 10:00 AM]
Fifth Harmony, Carly Rae Jepsen, Chelsea Kane, Sweet Suspense, Kelsea Ballerini, and Stars of "black-ish" and "Teen Beach 2" to Present at the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards
A 30-minute pre-show originating from the red carpet and a 90-minute awards show telecast will be presented on multiple platforms around the world beginning Sunday, April 26 (7:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

[04/01/15 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Announces Season Finale Airdates
Plus: "Stalker" will rejoin the schedule on Monday, May 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/01/15 - 09:45 AM]
Creative Team Behind "The Bachelor" Franchise Introduces New Luxurious Line of Hot Tubs to Be Sold at Retailers Nationwide Beginning April 1
"Hot tubs represent a great way of life - a life filled with romance and passion," said Bachelor creator/executive producer Mike Fleiss.

[04/01/15 - 09:38 AM]
USA Network's WWE "Monday Night Raw" Attracts Largest Audience in Nearly Three Years
USA spins the numbers for Monday, March 30.

[04/01/15 - 09:31 AM]
Second Round of Performers Announced to Perform on "ACM Presents: Superstar Duets," Friday, May 15 on CBS
The special, taping April 17-18 at the two-day ACM Party for a Cause Festival at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, will be broadcast Friday, May 15 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

[04/01/15 - 08:48 AM]
IFC Leads Industry in Embracing Slightly Off Live+2.9999 Audience Reporting Metric
Since Nielsen has not yet developed a live+2.9999 ratings category, IFC will continue to default to live+3 in reporting viewership in this interim period.

[04/01/15 - 08:45 AM]
NBC Ties for the Nightlong Win Against All-Original Competition on the Big 4, Despite Encores of "Voice" and "Chicago Fire"
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 31.

[04/01/15 - 08:38 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "NCIS," "Dovekeepers" Top Viewers for CBS
The Eye however shares the adults 18-49 crown with NBC last night.

[04/01/15 - 08:36 AM]
"Forever" Is No. 1 at 10pm in Adults 18-49 with an 11% Rise Week to Week
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 31.

[04/01/15 - 08:29 AM]
Nat Geo WILD Celebrates Earth Day with Slate of Original Animal Programming Throughout April
To help localize the Earth Day effort, Nat Geo WILD will invite people to post a selfie with the part of the Earth they most want to protect, using the hashtag #earthdayselfie.







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[04/28/26 - 12:16 PM]
Netflix Expands "Stranger Things" Universe: "Tales From '85" Scores Early Season 2 Renewal
"Stranger Things: Tales From '85" debuted in the Netflix Global Top 10 at #7 this week, securing a spot in the top 15 animated series debuts of all time.

[04/28/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of April 20 - Charlize Theron Climbs to No. 1 with "Apex" in This Week's Top 10
Another warning to be careful who you trust, the psychological thriller series "Unchosen" debuted at No. 1 on the English TV list with 10.4 million views.

[04/28/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Original Sports Documentary Series "U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Soccer Team" Debuts May 12
The five-part documentary series is an unprecedented look inside the United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) in the leadup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America this June.

[04/28/26 - 10:01 AM]
Dave Chappelle's Pulling Up on Netflix Is a Joke Fest with Star-Studded Music and Comedy Shows
For three nights from May 7-9, the comedian takes over the legendary Hollywood Palladium with shows that blend comedy and music with surprise guest appearances.

[04/28/26 - 09:08 AM]
CNN Original Series "Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose" Premieres Saturday, May 30 at 9PM ET/PT
Timed to America's 250th anniversary, the five-episode sees Ferguson travel coast-to-coast to explore the defining ideas, and contradictions, at the heart of the United States.

[04/28/26 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Between Father and Son" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In just a few suspenseful minutes, a lawyer's world tilts as her visit to her fiancé's family estate ignites an irresistible bond with her future stepson.

[04/28/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Perfect Match" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
More swaps. More sparks. More drama. Reality stars from "Love Is Blind," "Vanderpump Rules," "Love Island" and more shake up the game, but who'll find their perfect match?

[04/28/26 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Forever Young: A Grammy Salute to Rod Stewart Live," Airing Tuesday, May 19 on CBS and Paramount+
This two-hour celebration brings viewers on stage and behind the scenes for an all-access concert experience.

[04/28/26 - 08:53 AM]
"Crime and Punishment in America," New Documentary from Lynn Novick, to Air on PBS in November 2026
Samuel L. Jackson, Laura Linney, Bobby Cannavale, Matthew Rhys, Michael Stuhlbarg, David Hyde Pierce, and BD Wong will lend their voices to the four-part, eight-hour documentary series.

[04/28/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Soccer Meets America" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
This riveting series reveals how the convergence of key events transformed the United States into the global soccer powerhouse it is today.

[04/28/26 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date and Glimpse at "Sterling Point"
The series will debut all eight episodes globally on August 5, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[04/28/26 - 07:16 AM]
Video: "Welcome to Wrexham" - Season 5 Official Trailer - Ryan Reynolds, Rob Mac - FX
The new season returns Thursday, May 14 on FXX and Hulu.

[04/28/26 - 07:06 AM]
Apple TV's Emmy Award-Winning Series "Ted Lasso" Returns for Season Four on August 5
Season four marks the return of fan favorites, including Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift, alongside new additions Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely.

[04/28/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Funny AF with Kevin Hart" - Live Semi-final and Grand Finale - Official Trailer - Netflix
The break of a lifetime is at stake as the competition turns live and the last remaining comics square off - with the winner crowned by your vote.

[04/28/26 - 07:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Mario Lopez, Tony Danza, and Dominic Lopez to Star in New Original Christmas Movie, "Christmas at the Starlight"
In their first known scripted on-screen pairing as father and son, Lopez and Danza bring extraordinary warmth, charisma, and generational appeal to a timeless holiday story about family, legacy, faith, and the traditions that lead us home.