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[04/07/15 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 7
Updates include: Brian Grazer says "Arrested Development" to return for 17 more episodes; Andrea Anders cast in "The Half of It" at CBS; and Chris Cooper among the ensemble bound for Hulu's "11/22/63."

[04/07/15 - 04:10 PM]
TV Land Moves "The Soul Man" to New Time of 11:00/10:00c
The series however will remain on Wednesday nights for the cable channel.

[04/07/15 - 03:47 PM]
New on Hulu This Week: "Jo" - Season One
The Jean Reno-led drama makes its U.S. premiere on the digital distributor.

[04/07/15 - 02:12 PM]
Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe(R) Winning Actress Nicole Kidman Stars in "Grace of Monaco" Premiering May 25 on Lifetime(R)
Tim Roth, Frank Langella, Parker Posey and Paz Vega also star in the film.

[04/07/15 - 01:04 PM]
Sisters and Entrepreneurs Offer Style, Comfort and Confidence to Women in New TLC Series "Curvy Brides"
The 12-part series launches Friday, May 1 at 9:30/8:30c on the cable channel.

[04/07/15 - 12:15 PM]
The Broadcast Television Journalists Association Announces Fifth Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards
The ceremony will be broadcast live on A&E from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, May 31 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/07/15 - 12:14 PM]
Turner Broadcasting's TNT and TBS Rank as Basic Cable's Top 2 Most-Watched Networks in Primetime
Turner further spins the numbers for the week of March 16-22.

[04/07/15 - 12:07 PM]
National Geographic Channel Goes Back Into the Muck for a Second Season of "Filthy Riches"
The show's sophomore run kicks off on Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/07/15 - 11:57 AM]
2015 NCAA Tournament Scores as Most-Watched in 22 Years
CBS spins the numbers for its NCAA coverage to date this season.

[04/07/15 - 10:31 AM]
"Family Guy" Celebrates Its 250th Episode with Guest Voice Liam Neeson Sunday, May 3, on FOX
Plus: look for the network premiere of "Taken" on Friday, May 1 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/07/15 - 10:17 AM]
Truffle Foragers Battle Mother Nature and Each Other to Find Buried Treasure in New Discovery Channel Series "Unearthed"
Produced by Zodiak NYC, the series premieres on Wednesday, April 29 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/07/15 - 09:50 AM]
"Tales of the Grim Sleeper," Exploring the Chilling Case of a Serial Killer Who Murdered Poor Black Women for More Than 25 Years, Debuts April 27 on HBO
The film was an official selection of the 2014 Telluride, Toronto and New York film festivals.

[04/07/15 - 09:33 AM]
History(R) Kicks Off "Civil War Week" Across Digital Platforms
In addition, on Tuesday, April 7th and 14th, History Channel will premiere "Blood and Glory: The Civil War In Color," a four-part documentary series as never seen before.

[04/07/15 - 09:25 AM]
CBS Brings "CBS All Access" Subscription Service to Roku Devices
For $5.99 a month, CBS All Access will offer Roku player and Roku TV users thousands of episodes from the current season, previous seasons and classic shows on demand, as well as the ability to stream local CBS television stations live in 14 of the largest U.S. markets.

[04/07/15 - 09:12 AM]
VH1 Gets Personal with the Premiere of "Swab Stories" Wednesday, April 29th at 9:00 PM ET/PT
The series follows Jared Rosenthal and his assistant, medical technician Ana Lopez, who owns and operates the "Who's Your Daddy" DNA testing truck.

[04/07/15 - 09:05 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Is Monday's No. 1 Syndicated Talk Show
Disney/ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for Monday, April 6.

[04/07/15 - 09:01 AM]
NBC Sports Ventures Announces 2015 Reebok Spartan Race Television and Digital Media Schedule
Coverage will begin Tuesday, July 21 at 11 p.m. ET on NBCSN with the Montana Beast from Bigfork, MT.

[04/07/15 - 08:46 AM]
"The Night Shift" Grows 17% Week to Week in 18-49 Despite NCAA Competition, Currently at a Five-Week High in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, April 6.

[04/07/15 - 08:45 AM]
USA Network Unveils Its Development Slate for 2015/2016
Charlize Theron, Rob Reiner, Barry Sonnenfeld, Eric Kripke, Aaron Korsh and Catherine Hardwicke are among the featured auspices.

[04/07/15 - 08:44 AM]
USA Network Doubles Down on the Chrisleys with Two Pilots
Season three of the network's flagship reality series premieres Tuesday, June 2 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/07/15 - 08:43 AM]
"WWE Smackdown" Moves to USA Network in 1Q2016, Joining "Monday Night Raw" and Reality Series "WWE Tough Enough"
Earlier this year, USA announced the renewal of "WWE Tough Enough," premiering Tuesday, June 23 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/07/15 - 08:42 AM]
USA Unveils 2015 Summer Slate, Featuring Eight New and Returning Series
Highlights include the new series "Mr. Robot" (Wednesday, June 24) and "Complications" (Thursday, June 18).

[04/07/15 - 08:33 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA Championship Pushes CBS to Top Spot
The Eye's coverage posts big gains from last year's tournament finale.

[04/07/15 - 08:24 AM]
HBO NOWSM Available to Apple and Optimum Online Customers Today
HBO NOW is available directly through Apple or Optimum Online for a monthly subscription of $14.99.

[04/07/15 - 08:23 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Stands as Monday's Most-Watched TV Series
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, April 6.

[04/07/15 - 07:38 AM]
2015 NCAA Tournament National Championship Game Featuring Duke Over Wisconsin Scores Highest Overnight Rating in 18 Years
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, April 6.

[04/07/15 - 06:45 AM]
"Nick News with Linda Ellerbee" Gives a Glimpse Into the Lives of Cuban Kids in "So Close and Yet So Far Away: The Kids of Cuba" Premiering Monday, April 13, on Nickelodeon
Linda Ellerbee journeys to Cuba to explore what this means for the children of tomorrow and shed some light on what it's like to be a kid in Cuba today.

[04/07/15 - 06:05 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to Welcome The Cast Of Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron"
During the cast's first appearance together, Marvel super fan Jimmy Kimmel will talk with the ensemble about the upcoming film and debut never-before-seen clips as worldwide exclusives from the movie.

[04/06/15 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 6
Updates include: David Lynch bows out of Showtime's "Twin Peaks" revival; Nina Dobrev, Michael Trevino to depart "The Vampire Diaries"; and A&E cancels "Neighbors with Benefits."

[04/06/15 - 06:00 PM]
Dancing with the Stars: Live! "Perfect Ten Tour" Hits the Road This Summer
Hosted by Melissa Rycroft, the tour is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production to more than 40 cities across America, starting June 13th in Atlantic City, NJ and running through August 11th.

[04/06/15 - 02:48 PM]
Science Channel Reaches New Heights with Best Quarter Ever
Science Channel spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2015.

[04/06/15 - 02:44 PM]
Live + 7 Ratings: "Empire" Finale Surpasses 23 Million Viewers, Posts TV's Highest Rated Freshman Finale in Nearly 10 Years
FOX further spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 18.

[04/06/15 - 02:08 PM]
Video: "The Flash" WonderCon Sizzle Reel
The action-packed trailer offered fans an extended preview of the final episodes of the breakout hit series' lightning charged first season.

[04/06/15 - 01:54 PM]
Destination America Captures Viewers Across the States Earning Its Best First Quarter and Best March Ever
Destination America spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2015.

[04/06/15 - 01:50 PM]
"19 Kids & Counting" Wedding Propels TLC to #1 in TV on Tuesday Night
TLC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 31.

[04/06/15 - 01:12 PM]
Disney XD's "Star vs. The Forces of Evil" Is the #1 Most-Watched Animated Series Debut in the Network's History
Disney XD further spins the numbers for Monday, March 30.

[04/06/15 - 01:06 PM]
"Clarence" Returns with a Week of Premieres: Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10 at 5:00 p.m. (ET/PT)
Celebrate the best of childhood: epic dirt fights, awkward crushes, trampoline combat, sleepover pranks and secret tree forts all through the eyes of Clarence.

[04/06/15 - 12:30 PM]
Animal Planet and Dallas Zoo Deliver Giraffe Birth Live Television Event and 24/7 Live Birth Cam to Audiences On-Air and Online
America's next superstar mom is Katie, a reticulated giraffe at the Dallas Zoo who is preparing to give birth to a calf any day now.

[04/06/15 - 11:46 AM]
ABC Family Is #1 Cable TV's #1 Network in Prime for the 2nd Straight Quarter in Target Demos
ABC Family spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2015.

[04/06/15 - 11:12 AM]
Live + Day 7 Ratings: Despite Mostly Repeats on Tuesday and Wednesday, ABC Still Had 5 of the Week's Top 10 Biggest Broadcast Gainers in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of March 16-22.

[04/06/15 - 10:42 AM]
Discovery Life Channel Profiles the Resolve of Juli Windsor, The First Runner with Dwarfism to Finish the Boston Marathon, In Documentary "Little Person: Boston Strong"
The one-hour special premieres on Tuesday, April 14 at 8:00/7:00c on Discovery Life Channel.

[04/06/15 - 10:30 AM]
NBC Sports Group and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour Announce Media Partnership
The agreement returns the country's premier professional beach volleyball tour, entering its 33rd year, to the network that first televised the AVP 25 years ago.

[04/06/15 - 09:00 AM]
Syfy Greenlights "Incorporated" to Pilot
The dystopian future of the show reflects contemporary trends: the growing influence of corporations and private interests in Washington, the slow but steady dismantling of the public sector, and the increase of an amazing amount of wealth by an ever shrinking minority.

[04/06/15 - 08:57 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: "Fresh Off the Boat" Hits Another Playback High to Rank as Tuesday's #1 Comedy in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 31.

[04/06/15 - 08:56 AM]
VH1's "The Ride" Will Drive You Behind the Scenes with Today's Biggest Artists Premiering Saturday, April 18th, 2015 9 PM ET/PT
Filled with raw unfiltered interviews, the road to success is paved as artists recount the events that transformed their lives.

[04/06/15 - 08:51 AM]
Investigation Discovery Clinches Its Best Quarter and March Ever in Prime and Total Day L+3 Delivery Among Key Demos
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2015.

[04/06/15 - 08:44 AM]
"A.D. The Bible Continues" Is the #1 Show of the Night on the Big 4 in Every Key Measure
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, April 5.

[04/06/15 - 08:35 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with "The Ten Commandments"
NBC's "AD: The Bible Continues" however is the top draw overall among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/06/15 - 08:21 AM]
Netflix to Release "Special Correspondents" - An Original Comedy Film Written and Directed by Ricky Gervais and Starring Eric Bana
Bana plays a struggling New York based radio journalist, whose arrogance and decadent lifestyle has hindered his career.

[04/06/15 - 08:19 AM]
ABC's Ten Commandments Replay Beats NBC's Easter Premiere Lineup - 1956 Movie Classic Hits Multi-Year Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, April 5.







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[10/30/25 - 10:52 AM]
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[10/30/25 - 10:33 AM]
FX's "Adults" Renewed for Second Season on Hulu
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[10/30/25 - 10:01 AM]
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[10/30/25 - 09:30 AM]
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[10/30/25 - 08:06 AM]
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[10/30/25 - 06:38 AM]
FOX Nation to Premiere Season II of "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" on Sunday, November 16
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[10/30/25 - 06:01 AM]
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[10/30/25 - 12:01 AM]
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[10/29/25 - 11:43 PM]
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[10/29/25 - 02:11 PM]
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[10/29/25 - 11:37 AM]
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[10/29/25 - 10:01 AM]
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[10/29/25 - 10:00 AM]
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[10/29/25 - 09:03 AM]
ESPN and Athletes Unlimited Announce Multi-Year Distribution Deal Covering More Than 50 Nationally Televised Games Annually
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[10/29/25 - 09:01 AM]
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