or


    [saturday, may 09, 2015]    
show: all posts | rants & reviews | interviews | ratings | video
[05/09/15 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Saturday, May 9
Updates include: Joe Henderson to run FOX's "Lucifer"; Alexi Hawley to co-showrun ABC's "Castle"; and CBS mulls additional series orders for midseason.

[05/09/15 - 09:09 AM]
"Grimm" Grows 11% Week to Week, Matches a Four-High in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, May 8.

[05/09/15 - 09:00 AM]
Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey Team Up to Executive Produce "Little Big Shots" For NBC, Harvey to Host
Harvey will showcase young musicians, singers, dancers and every form of wunderkind in the country, and go toe to toe with them in conversations and interviews, with hilarious results.

[05/09/15 - 08:54 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins Demo Race with "Shark Tank"
The Alphabet takes the top three spots among adults 18-49 last night.

[05/09/15 - 08:35 AM]
ABC Wins Friday with the Top 3 Shows - #1 for 5th Straight Week in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, May 8.

[05/08/15 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 8 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: ABC, CBS pass on the bulk of their remaining pilots; Terence Paul Winter named showrunner of ABC's "Castle"; and E.J. Bonilla joins the cast of A&E's revival of "Unforgettable."

[05/08/15 - 09:02 PM]
NBC Picks Up "The Mysteries of Laura" for a Second Season
The Debra Messing-led drama will be back for a sophomore run on the Peacock.

[05/08/15 - 08:46 PM]
"Undateable" to Go Live for Third Season on NBC
The news comes on the heels of the show's live telecast earlier this week.

[05/08/15 - 08:31 PM]
"The Night Shift" Extended to a Third Season at NBC
The series currently airs Monday nights at 10:00/9:00c on the Peacock.

[05/08/15 - 08:30 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 8 - "Game of Silence," "The Player" Land Series Orders at NBC
David Lyons and Michael Raymond-James co-star in the former while Wesley Snipes and Philip Winchester are featured in the latter.

[05/08/15 - 07:00 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 8 - "Lucifer," "Minority Report" Join FOX's New Drama Roster
Meagan Good and Stark Sands star in the former while Tom Ellis plays the title character in the latter.

[05/08/15 - 06:29 PM]
CBS Pulls the Plug on "Battle Creek," "Stalker" & "The McCarthys"
Kal Penn, Maggie Q and Joey McIntyre, co-stars on the respective series, took to Twitter in response to the news.

[05/08/15 - 06:03 PM]
Video: "The Strain" - Hunt the Master - Official Season Two Trailer
The FX original series returns for its second season this summer.

[05/08/15 - 03:03 PM]
FOX Cancels Newcomer "Backstrom" After One Season
Co-star Kristoffer Polaha posted the news to Twitter this afternoon.

[05/08/15 - 02:42 PM]
NBC Cancels Tuesday Comedies "About a Boy," "Marry Me" & "One Big Happy"
"About a Boy's" Minnie Driver issued her show's verdict via Twitter this afternoon.

[05/08/15 - 02:19 PM]
FOX Axes Kevin Bacon-Led Drama "The Following"
Look for the show's final four episodes across the next two Mondays: May 11 and May 18.

[05/08/15 - 01:41 PM]
NBC Cancels "Constantine" After One Season
Executive producer Daniel Cerone confirmed the news this afternoon via his Twitter page.

[05/08/15 - 01:40 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Announces Donn Harrison from Cameron, Missouri Is the Winner of "Live's 2015 Top Teacher Search"
Harrison teaches kindergarten at Parkview Elementary in Cameron, Missouri.

[05/08/15 - 01:31 PM]
ABC Family Adds Matthew Daddario and Isaiah Mustafa to Its Saga Series "Shadowhunters"
Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende and Emeraude Toubia also star in the series, due next year.

[05/08/15 - 01:03 PM]
NBC Nixes Katherine Heigl-Led Drama "State of Affairs"
Executive producer Joe Carnahan took to Twitter to inform fans of the news this afternoon.

[05/08/15 - 12:45 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 8 - CBS Locks in Six Additional Series Orders
Dramas "Code Black," "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders," "Limitless" and "Rush Hour" are on tap, as are comedies "Angel from Hell" and "Life in Pieces."

[05/08/15 - 12:20 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 8 - FOX Orders Drama "The Frankenstein Code" to Series
Rob Kazinsky, Dilshad Vadsaria, Adhir Kalyan, Tim DeKay and Ciara Bravo star in the project, from writer Rand Ravich and director Michael Cuesta.

[05/08/15 - 11:49 AM]
Southern Rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd Return to "CMT Crossroads" for an All-New Episode with Country Renegade Brantley Gilbert Premiering June 27 on CMT
A decade after Lynyrd Skynyrd made their first appearance on the flagship music series, the band returns to collaborate with platinum-selling Gilbert for the first time.

[05/08/15 - 11:30 AM]
"Bones" Set for 11th Season at FOX
Plus: the series will now wrap its current season on Thursday, June 11.

[05/08/15 - 11:04 AM]
TNT and the USO Ask Americans to Show Their Support for the Troops By Snapping a #SelfieWithaSailor
For every #SelfieWithaSailor posted and tagged now through Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, TNT will donate $1 to the USO.

[05/08/15 - 11:01 AM]
NBC Announces Stellar Cast for Second Season of "Running Wild with Bear Grylls," Premiering July 13 (10-11 P.M. ET/PT)
The famed adventurer, writer and television host will take eight entertainment and sports stars into the most remote and pristine locations in the U.S. and around the world for a 48-hour journey of a lifetime.

[05/08/15 - 10:40 AM]
Development Update: Friday, May 8 - ABC Adds "Uncle Buck" to Its New Comedy Roster
Said pickup brings the Alphabet's comedy orders to four series.

[05/08/15 - 10:37 AM]
The CW Extends "Arrow" Season Finale by Two Minutes
Said installment, "My Name is Oliver Queen," will close out the show's third season.

[05/08/15 - 10:05 AM]
HBO Releases New Key Art Posters for Season Two of "True Detective"
As previously announced, the anthology series returns Sunday, June 21 on the pay channel.

[05/08/15 - 10:00 AM]
Pharrell Williams, Snoop Dogg, Walk the Moon and Nate Ruess to Perform Live on NBC's "The Voice"
On Monday, May 11, Ruess will perform "Nothing Without Love" from his upcoming album "Grand Romantic," out June 16.

[05/08/15 - 10:00 AM]
Rosario Dawson Returns to Hell's Kitchen in the Netflix Original Series "Marvel's Daredevil" Season 2 & More
Romantically entangled with Matt Murdock in the series' first season, Claire helped the hero after more than a few of his brutal battles in the streets of Hell's Kitchen.

[05/08/15 - 09:22 AM]
Bigfoot Olympics" Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot" Heads to Brazil for an Amazon Adventure
On, Sunday, May 31, the unstoppable quartet head to South America for the first time with the hope of finally tracking down one of the most unique creatures of the world.

[05/08/15 - 08:47 AM]
"Blacklist" Grows 17% Week to Week in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 7.

[05/08/15 - 08:33 AM]
ABC Ranks No. 1 for the 3rd-Straight May Sweep Thursday in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 7.

[05/08/15 - 08:31 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, CBS Share Demo Crown
The Eye's "The Big Bang Theory" wraps its season as the night's most-watched program in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/08/15 - 08:10 AM]
Bravo Media Takes a Seat on the Board of an Elite Parent Teacher Organization with Series Premiere of "Mother Funders" on Sunday June 14 at 9PM ET/PT
Look for a 30-minute preview special airing this Sunday, May 10 at 10:30/9:30c.

[05/08/15 - 08:05 AM]
Investigation Discovery's First Scripted Original "Serial Thriller" Premieres as a Three-Night Television Event June 7, 8 & 9 at 10pm ET/PT
The project is a true-crime story that will propel viewers into the heart of a community that was terrorized by one of the world's most notorious serial killers.

[05/08/15 - 07:04 AM]
The First Live Stand-Up Special in Comedy Central History, "Brian Regan: Live," Premieres September 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
Regan will announce the exciting news during his twenty-eighth appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman," which will air tonight.

[05/08/15 - 07:00 AM]
It's a Family Affair of Hollywood Proportions When "Stewarts & Hamiltons" Debuts on E!
The eight, one-hour episode season will follow the busy lives and one-of-a-kind family dynamics in the "Brady Bunch"-esque households of Alana, George, Kimberly, Ashley Hamiton, Sean Stewart, and George Hamilton Jr.

[05/08/15 - 07:00 AM]
President Bill Clinton Will Make His 10th and Final Appearance on CBS's "Late Show With David Letterman," Tuesday, May 12
Also on tap next week are George Clooney, Norm Macdonald, Don Rickles, Julia Roberts, Adam Sandler, Howard Stern, Oprah Winfrey, Ryan Adams and Tom Waits.

[05/08/15 - 05:01 AM]
BBC America's "Doctor Who" Announces Double Trouble as Osgood Takes on the Terrifying Zygons
The two-part episode is currently being filmed in Cardiff, Wales, and is written by Peter Harness and directed by Daniel Nettheim.

[05/07/15 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 7 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: The CW passes on its remaining pilots; Greg Malins to run FOX's "The Grinder"; and NBC to recast Meaghan Rath's role on "People Are Talking."

[05/07/15 - 07:25 PM]
ABC Issues Renewals to 22 Primetime Series
"Cristela," "Forever" and "Resurrection" are among the network's few shows not returning next season.

[05/07/15 - 06:55 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 7 - Three New Comedies Heading to Series at ABC
The trio includes the Ken Jeong-led "Dr. Ken" plus a new primetime series featuring "The Muppets."

[05/07/15 - 06:40 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 7 - ABC Picks Up Six Drama Pilots to Series
Said group includes the period dramas "Of Kings and Prophets" and "Wicked City" plus the Shonda Rhomes-produced "The Catch."

[05/07/15 - 06:15 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 7 - FOX Adds "Grandfathered," "Surviving Life" to Comedy Series Roster
John Stamos and Jack Cutmore-Scott star in the respective half-hour entries.

[05/07/15 - 05:00 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 7 - FOX Orders Comedy "The Grinder," Drama "Rosewood" to Series
Rob Lowe and Morris Chestnut topline the respective series, due next season.

[05/07/15 - 04:12 PM]
Exclusive, Candid Interview with Floyd Mayweather to Premiere Saturday on Showtime(R)
In the interview, Mayweather addresses the claim made by Pacquiao's camp that the Philippine fighter sustained an injury to his right shoulder that hampered his ability during the bout.

[05/07/15 - 02:24 PM]
ABC Gains Viewers This Season and Is the Only Major Net Up in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/07/15 - 01:54 PM]
TLC Brings Two New Concepts to the Makeover Space
Both series premiere back-to-back on Friday, June 12 beginning at 9:30/8:30c.







  [may 2015]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
     


· SHOWATCH
(series past and present)
· DEVWATCH
(series in development)
· MOVIEWATCH
(tv movies and mini-series)





[09/26/24 - 12:30 PM]
"Pop Culture Jeopardy!" and "Wish List Games" Joins Prime Video's Winning Wednesdays Programming Lineup with "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" and "Buy It Now"
"Pop Culture Jeopardy!," hosted by Colin Jost, will debut on Wednesday, December 4 with a 40-episode season releasing three new episodes each week.

[09/26/24 - 12:00 PM]
CBS to Broadcast a Special Airing of the Season Premiere of "Yellowstone" on Sunday, Nov. 10
The broadcast will follow an original episode of last season's #1 show, "Tracker."

[09/26/24 - 11:02 AM]
Lifetime's "Mary J. Blige's Family Affair" (wt) Officially Greenlit With Ajiona Alexus and Da'Vinchi Reprising Their Roles
The film continues Kendra and Ben's epic love story from Lifetime's 2023 fan favorite's movies "Mary J. Blige's Real Love" and Mary J. Blige's "Strength of a Woman."

[09/26/24 - 10:59 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Hulu Original "Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara"
The documentary feature is a thriller, a caper, a whodunnit, and an intimate personal journey rolled into one.

[09/26/24 - 10:37 AM]
Spellbinding Confectionary Creations Come To Life This Holiday Season in Food Network's "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking"
Food Network viewers and legions of Harry Potter fans are going to have an extra special holiday season this year with the premiere of new series on Thursday, November 14 at 8pm ET/PT and globally on Max where the platform is available.

[09/26/24 - 10:30 AM]
First Look & Date Announcement: Hulu's "It's All Country"
The new series hosted by country music superstar Luke Bryan will premiere on Friday, November 15 with all six episodes.

[09/26/24 - 09:31 AM]
Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, and Hoon Lee Will Star in Zoe Kazan's Adaptation of John Steinbeck's "East of Eden"
Netflix's limited series will explore the multigenerational saga of the Trask family, focusing new attention on its indelible antihero, Cathy Ames.

[09/26/24 - 09:01 AM]
"Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain" Set to Stream on Netflix
Ahead of the launch, its official exhibition and U.S. premiere are set for the Animation Is Film Festival this coming October.

[09/26/24 - 09:00 AM]
Tisha Campbell, Melissa De Sousa and Amiyah Scott Lead ALLBLK Dramedy, "Operation: Aunties"
Directed by Wendy Raquel Robinson, this action-packed dramedy tells the story of a longtime friendship that is tested when a risk-averse cryptocurrency expert and her retired detective best friend become vigilantes after discovering a cyber-crime syndicate in their city.

[09/26/24 - 08:44 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer and New Images for "Hysteria!"
Starring Julie Bowen, Anna Camp and Bruce Campbell, all episodes of Peacock's pop-horror series premiere on October 18.

[09/26/24 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV's Blockbuster Renovation Competition Series "Rock the Block" to Return in 2025 with New Veterans Versus Rookies Twist
During the fresh seven episodes slated to premiere in Spring 2025, Ty Pennington will charge the HGTV powerhouse duos to face-off in an epic renovation battle - this time with bigger houses and bigger challenges just outside Salt Lake City, Utah - for bragging rights and a street named in their honor.

[09/26/24 - 08:02 AM]
"Power Book II: Ghost" Season 4 Breaks Network Record for All-Time Viewership High Delivering an Average of Over 10.5 Million Viewers
The "Power" Universe series have now amassed a staggering 1.6 billion hours watched globally to date.

[09/26/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Maria" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Directed by Pablo LarraĆ­n and starring Academy Award-winner Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas, "Maria" reimagines the legendary diva in her final days as she reckons with her identity and life.

[09/26/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: In Celebration of "The Last of Us" Day, HBO Releases Official TLOU Day Teaser and Art for Season Two of Original Drama Series "The Last of Us"
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season of "The Last of Us" will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

[09/26/24 - 07:31 AM]
Netflix Announces "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson," A Three-Part Follow-Doc Leading Up to the November 15 Heavyweight Boxing Mega-Event
The documentary series will take viewers behind-the-scenes of Paul and Tyson's respective training camps to capture the incredible grit, determination and physical demands needed to prepare for what will be an explosive, can't miss professional boxing mega-event.