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[04/09/15 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 9
Updates include: ABC eyes potential spin-off for "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD"; Lucy Griffiths signs onto AMC's "Preacher"; and Reed Diamond boards "Underground" at WGN America.

[04/09/15 - 02:52 PM]
Daytime Emmy(R) Nominee Alison Sweeney Stars In and Executive Produces "Radio Hype" A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere 2015
Sweeney stars alongside Jonathan Scarfe as a radio host who moves to Chicago for her boyfriend and a new hosting gig, which ultimately leads to the quick demise of her picture perfect relationship.

[04/09/15 - 01:40 PM]
2015 "Monday Night Football" Preseason Schedule - Bills at Browns and Bengals at Buccaneers on ESPN
Look for said offerings on Thursday, August 20 and Monday, August 24, respectively.

[04/09/15 - 01:30 PM]
U.S. & Mexico Renew One of Soccer's Greatest Rivalries in Primetime on FOX Sports 1
Close to 10 hours of pregame, halftime and postgame coverage are planned from San Antonio, site of the sold-out U.S.-Mexico match, over the two days.

[04/09/15 - 12:42 PM]
"Mann & Wife" Series Premiere Becomes Most-Watched Original in Bounce TV's History
Bounce TV spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 7.

[04/09/15 - 12:40 PM]
New TLC Series "Psychic Matchmaker" Uses Intuition to Match Soulmates
The all-new 12-episode season premieres May 1st at 10:30/9:30c.

[04/09/15 - 12:06 PM]
Coca-Cola(R) Named Presenting Sponsor of the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE June 25-28
Featuring some of today's hottest artists including Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Ice Cube, Snoop and Kendrick Lamar, the four day event will showcase the best in music, comedy concerts, entertaining and interactive activations at the free fan festival.

[04/09/15 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Confirms June 21 Debut for "True Detective," "Ballers," "The Brink"
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars in "Ballers" while Jack Black, Tim Robbins and Pablo Schreiber topline "The Brink."

[04/09/15 - 10:59 AM]
Video: Uncensored - "Key & Peele" - "Game of Thrones" Recap
"Key & Peele" returns to Comedy Central on July 8 at 10:30/9:00c.

[04/09/15 - 10:37 AM]
Academy Selects Show Dates for 2016, 2017, 2018
The Academy Awards(R) will air live on ABC on Oscar Sunday, February 28, 2016, February 26, 2017, and March 4, 2018, respectively.

[04/09/15 - 10:32 AM]
"The Tonight Show" and "Late Night" Dominate Ratings Race Versus Timeslot Competition for Week of March 30-April 3
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of March 30-April 3.

[04/09/15 - 10:30 AM]
Television's Top Two Game Shows "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" Renewed Through the 2017-2018 Season
Both shows were renewed for two more years beyond stations' current contracts in 80% of the country including on the ABC Owned Television Station Group, Sinclair, Media General, Gray Television, Hearst, Graham Media, Tribune, Cox, Meredith, Dispatch Broadcasting, NBC and Scripps.

[04/09/15 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "True Detective" - Tease (HBO)
Get your first taste of the new season, featuring Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch.

[04/09/15 - 10:01 AM]
"The Other One: The Long Strange Trip of Bob Weir" to Debut Exclusively on Netflix
The Netflix original documentary, winner of the 2014 Audience Award at the San Francisco International Film Festival, provides a revelatory look at Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead, and will be available to stream in all Netflix territories.

[04/09/15 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Limited Series "Flesh and Bone" to Premiere November 8, 2015
The eight-hour limited series was created by Emmy(R) award-winning writer and executive producer Moira Walley-Beckett.

[04/09/15 - 10:00 AM]
Reba to Hold Court at CMT During Weekend Takeover Beginning April 18
"I hope fans enjoy seeing some of my favorite career moments and even some of the questionable fashion choices," said Reba.

[04/09/15 - 09:52 AM]
"Bama State Style" Premieres Friday, April 17 at 11pm on Lifetime
Meet Alabama State University's famous Mighty Marching Hornets - the esteemed marching band known throughout the collegiate world for their amazing mashups and dance collaboration with Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke at the MTV Video Music Awards.

[04/09/15 - 09:35 AM]
Electus International Unveils Slate for MIPTV 2015
The studio's offerings reflect a mix of scripted, unscripted, and event programming, and include original series concepts developed by Electus and its partners, as well as successful third party series that Electus has acquired for international distribution.

[04/09/15 - 09:31 AM]
"ACM Presents: Superstar Duets" Performers Announced, Airs May 15
The special, taping April 17 and 18 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, will be broadcast Friday, May 15 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

[04/09/15 - 09:30 AM]
"Survivor" Tops Both "The Voice" and "American Idol" in Viewers and Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 8.

[04/09/15 - 09:24 AM]
HBO Miniseries Presents in Association with BBC "The Casual Vacancy," A Bronte Film and Television Production, Based on the Novel by J.K. Rowling
The three-part miniseries debuts its first two parts back-to-back Wednesday, April 29, followed by the debut of part three the next night, Thursday, April 30.

[04/09/15 - 08:55 AM]
NBC Pulls Within 0.1 of the Wednesday Win in 18-49, A Special Wednesday "Voice" Is Up 75% vs. NBC's Slot Average
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 8.

[04/09/15 - 08:46 AM]
Video: "Orange Is The New Black" - Season 3 - Official Trailer
Piper, Red, Crazy Eyes, Taystee, Poussey, Sophia, Daya, Gloria, Big Boo, Pennsatucky and all of Litchfield's ladies are back for more drama and laughter.

[04/09/15 - 08:46 AM]
Breeders' Cup and NBC Sports Group Announce 2015 "Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In" Schedule
All races will be broadcast by NBC Sports Group and will be supported by an integrated marketing campaign.

[04/09/15 - 08:37 AM]
Out of a Repeat "Modern Family," "black-ish" Is No. 1 in its Slot in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 8.

[04/09/15 - 08:33 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Survivor" Powers CBS to Victory in Viewers, Demos
The Eye holds off a special edition of "The Voice" on NBC.

[04/09/15 - 08:31 AM]
CBS Reaches Carriage Agreement with Affiliates for CBS All Access
The addition of these affiliate partners to the 14 owned-and-operated CBS stations that participated in CBS All Access' October launch brings the live linear feed coverage of CBS All Access to 55 percent of U.S. households.

[04/09/15 - 08:15 AM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning Talk Show Host, Creator and Producer Tyra Banks to Host "The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy(R) Awards" on Pop
The awards, voted on by members of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), will be presented in a live televised ceremony honoring more than 350 nominees in daytime television.

[04/09/15 - 08:05 AM]
From the Co-Producers of "American Idol" and John Legend's Get Lifted Film Co. Comes the Real Life "Pitch Perfect" Television Docu-Series on Pop, "Sing It On"
The series will premiere on Pop on Wednesday, May 13 at a special time, 10:00 PM, ET/PT; with new episodes airing every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM, ET/PT starting on May 20.

[04/09/15 - 08:02 AM]
VH1's Smash Hit "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Returns for an All-New Season of Hustle & Heartbreak Monday, April 20 at 8PM ET/PT
Plus: look for "Love and Hip Hop Atlanta: The Afterparty LIVE!," a 30-minute interactive after show that will give fans a chance to ask and get answers to all of the burning questions they have from that night's episode.

[04/09/15 - 08:02 AM]
Netflix Announces First Four Actors Cast in Baz Luhrmann's "The Get Down"
The series follows a rag tag group of teenagers who are wild in the streets of the Bronx in the late 70's.

[04/09/15 - 08:00 AM]
Pop Announces Original Programming and Development Slate for 2015-2016 Upfront
The network's schedule includes 11 new and returning original series and specials, as well as new projects in development with top industry producers.

[04/09/15 - 07:14 AM]
CMT Announces First-Ever Female-Fueled "Next Women of Country" Tour with Jana Kramer and Kelsea Ballerini
Both Kramer and Ballerini are rapidly climbing at country radio with their respective current singles, "I Got The Boy" and "Love Me Like You Mean It."

[04/09/15 - 06:52 AM]
Video: "Grace and Frankie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series, starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, premieres on Friday, May 8.

[04/09/15 - 05:31 AM]
Pivot and Sky Atlantic Greenlight Season Two of the Critically Acclaimed Drama Series "Fortitude"
"From the first episode, audiences responded to the incredibly rich world Simon Donald created, where nature and civilization collide with catastrophic results," said Kent Rees.

[04/08/15 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 8
Updates include: AMC passes on "White City," sets new development slate; Diego Luna to play "Casanova" for Amazon; and Sarah Jeffery cast in NBC's "Shades of Blue."

[04/08/15 - 10:01 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for April 8
Next week, Wednesday, April 15, the finalists will perform on an "American Classics"-themed show, which features songs selected by the viewers at home!

[04/08/15 - 09:00 PM]
"The Voice" Narrows Field to Top 12 Artists as Competition Heats Up
Each of the celebrity musician coaches - Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Pharrell Williams - will have three artists on their respective teams.

[04/08/15 - 02:05 PM]
Paul Feig, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, Linda Cardellini and Judd Apatow Join "Freaks and Geeks" Cast as Honorees for the 2015 "TV Land Awards"
"Freaks and Geeks," which will receive the 15th Anniversary Award, is a cult comedy series that aired on NBC for only one season from 1999-2000, yet continues to find new fans every year.

[04/08/15 - 01:38 PM]
Additional Presenters & Performers Announced for 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 18
Miley Cyrus, Zac Brown, Tom Morello, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., Beck, Karen O. and John Legend are among the latest additions.

[04/08/15 - 01:15 PM]
NBC Sports Group Announces Game and Studio Commentators for 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Coverage
NBC Sports Group's comprehensive Stanley Cup Playoff coverage begins one week from today - Wednesday, April 15 - and will continue through the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final in June.

[04/08/15 - 12:52 PM]
Kathy Bates Joins "American Horror Story: Hotel"
She'll join the previously cast Lady Gaga, Matt Bomer, Cheyenne Jackson, Wes Bentley and Chloƫ Sevigny.

[04/08/15 - 12:35 PM]
ABC Announces Its 2015 Summer Schedule
New additions to the lineup include "The Whispers," "500 Questions," "Celebrity Family Feud" and "BattleBots."

[04/08/15 - 12:03 PM]
Fan Voting for ACM Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year Awards for the "50th Academy of Country Music Awards" Now Open at www.VoteACM.com
Fan voting for Entertainer of the Year will close during the third hour of the live broadcast.

[04/08/15 - 11:25 AM]
Season 3 of "Inside Amy Schumer" Premieres on Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
The 10 new episodes will continue to explore topics revolving around sex, relationships, and whether or not it's the year of the ass.

[04/08/15 - 11:00 AM]
FX Sets Summer 2015 Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
Highlights include the premiere of "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll" and the return of "Married" on Thursday, July 16.

[04/08/15 - 10:36 AM]
Ovation to Present the World Television Premiere of "Isabella Rossellini's Green Porno Live!" Sunday, May 17 at 8PM ET
The special will take you around the world with the superstar as she prepares for and performs her one-woman show about the mating and sexual habits in the wild kingdom.

[04/08/15 - 10:32 AM]
Season to Date: ABC Series Lead with Upscale Adults 18-49 - #1 Non-Sports - Only Broadcaster Up
ABC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[04/08/15 - 10:20 AM]
FOX Renews "The Last Man on Earth" for a Second Season
"It's one of those rare shows that continues to add depth and dimension to its unique premise, week after week," said David Madden.

[04/08/15 - 10:05 AM]
Spike TV's Hit Original Series "Auction Hunters" Ends Its Profitable Run After Five Seasons
The final season kicks-off with back-to-back premiere episodes this Saturday, April 11 at 9:00/8:00c.







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