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[06/01/15 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 1
Updates include: Steve Franks to run "Rush Hour" at CBS; Sendhil Ramamurthy set for return on NBC's "Heroes Reborn"; and Eric Close downgraded from series regular on ABC's "Nashville."

[06/01/15 - 03:25 PM]
"Homeland" Recruits New Assets for Season Five
They'll join returning series stars Claire Danes, Rupert Friend, F. Murray Abraham and Mandy Patinkin.

[06/01/15 - 03:04 PM]
Luke Mitchell Joins "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." as Series Regular
First introduced last season as a member of the Inhuman tribe led by Agent Skye's mother, Jiaying, Lincoln possesses the ability to generate and wield electricity.

[06/01/15 - 02:35 PM]
After Record Ratings Growth, Logo Announces Greenlight of New Series "Food to Get You Laid" with Sexy Celebrity Chef Ronnie Woo and 'Ru-vealing' Season of "RuPaul's Drag Race"
Also on tap is a new season of "Secret Guide to Fabulous" beginning Sunday, July 26.

[06/01/15 - 02:21 PM]
ESPN Extends Support of Special Olympics' Global Initiative to Promote Social Inclusion and Acceptance through Sports
To date, ESPN has invested nearly $5 million in financial and in-kind support.

[06/01/15 - 02:09 PM]
Animal Planet's "Monster Week" Scared Up Monster Ratings, Bolstered by "The Cannibal in the Jungle" and "River Monsters"
Animal Planet further spins the numbers for May 17-25.

[06/01/15 - 01:52 PM]
History's(R) Epic Event Series "Texas Rising" Debuts with a Texas-Sized Audience in Live+3
History further spins the numbers for Monday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 26.

[06/01/15 - 01:40 PM]
FOX Sports 2015 College Football Schedule Features Premier Big 12, Conference USA and Pac-12 Matchups
FOX Sports opens its 2015 college football schedule with the opening game in what is the second Jim Harbaugh Era at Michigan.

[06/01/15 - 01:37 PM]
Bravo Media's "Southern Charm" Season Finale Scores Highest-Rated Episode of the Series with 1.7 Million Total Viewers
Bravo further spins the numbers for Monday, May 25.

[06/01/15 - 01:30 PM]
TLC Premieres "I Am Jazz," About Transgender Teen Jazz Jennings and Her Family, On July 15
Beginning her transition at the age of five, Jazz is now a 14-year-old girl, preparing to enter high school.

[06/01/15 - 01:30 PM]
Marvel's Spider-Man and the Avengers Return with New Seasons on Disney XD
The rebranded "Marvel's Avengers: Ultron Revolution" and "Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6" will both premiere in 2016.

[06/01/15 - 12:21 PM]
Candace Cameron Bure and Paul Greene Start Production on "A Christmas to Remember" A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Holiday 2015
Sarah Strange, David Lewis and Marcus Rosner also star in this heartwarming holiday comedy.

[06/01/15 - 12:18 PM]
Caitlyn Jenner to be Honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at "The 2015 ESPYS" on ABC July 15
Presented annually to individuals whose contributions transcend sports, the Arthur Ashe Courage Award is the pinnacle of the sports celebration.

[06/01/15 - 12:01 PM]
Fatima Robinson, Harvey Mason Jr. and Stephen Oremus Bring Their Talents to NBC's "The Wiz Live!"
Fatima Robinson, who will choreograph "The Wiz Live!," is widely recognized as one of the most innovative choreographers working in film and TV today.

[06/01/15 - 12:01 PM]
Electus and Marta Kauffman to Adapt DRG'S Hit U.K. Format "Doc Martin"
In the series, successful surgeon Dr. Martin Ellingham abruptly leaves his London practice to become general practitioner in the sleepy fishing village of Portwenn.

[06/01/15 - 11:22 AM]
UP's Hit Reality Series "Bringing Up Bates" Returns with 14 All-New Episodes, Beginning on Thursday, June 4
The series takes a fresh look at a loving American family with 19 children and larger-than-life personalities.

[06/01/15 - 10:37 AM]
FOX Sports Showcases All 24 FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Teams in Unprecedented Series of Features
Every feature - including extended "director's cut" versions for many - is available on demand on www.FOXSports.com and distributed across FOX Sports Digital social media accounts.

[06/01/15 - 10:14 AM]
Investigation Discovery Stakes Out a Second Season of "Cry Wolfe" Featuring Private Investigator Brian Wolfe
The show's sophomore run kicks off Tuesday, June 16 at 10:00/9:00c with back-to-back episodes.

[06/01/15 - 10:04 AM]
VH1 Welcomes Five Lead Actors in Its Next Original Movie "The Breaks"
Legendary New York music producer DJ Premier will compose the score and serve as executive music producer for "The Breaks," which will begin production this week and premiere late Fall 2015.

[06/01/15 - 09:49 AM]
ABC Family's Spring Finale of Hit Comedy "Young & Hungry" Sets Series High in Adults 18-34 and Season High in Adults 18-49
ABC Family further spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 27.

[06/01/15 - 09:47 AM]
The Next Chapter Begins: Highly-Anticipated Season Two Premiere of "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" Set For Tuesday, August 25 at 9:00 PM ET on El Rey Network
With 10 all-new episodes, season two delves into a new and unexpected chapter for the characters after a night at the Titty Twister ripped apart everything they knew about themselves, each other and their souls.

[06/01/15 - 09:17 AM]
Bobby and Jamie Deen Hit the Road on a Culinary Adventure Through the South on Food Network's New Series "Southern Fried Road Trip"
The newcomer launches Monday, July 13 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[06/01/15 - 09:15 AM]
Curt Schilling Joins ESPN Team for Women's College World Series Championship Finals
He'll join ESPN veteran softball commentators Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Jessica Mendoza (analyst), Michele Smith (analyst), and Holly Rowe (reporter).

[06/01/15 - 09:01 AM]
ABC Casting Announces 2015 Nationwide Talent Search "ABC Discovers: Digital Talent Competition" to Begin Monday, June 1
Actors 18 and older are encouraged to visit ABCDiscovers.com and submit a video for the chance to receive a one-year $25,000 talent deal with ABC and a spot in the showcase.

[06/01/15 - 09:00 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Reveals Harrowing Accounts of Earthquakes and Avalanche in the Shadow of Mount Everest
"Nepal Quake: Terror on Everest" premieres Monday, June 8 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[06/01/15 - 08:55 AM]
NBC Leads Sunday Night Among the Big 4 in 18-49 with Slot Wins Among Those Nets for "A.D. The Bible Continues" and "Dateline NBC"
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, May 31.

[06/01/15 - 08:43 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dateline" Powers NBC to Demo Victory
Newsmagazines lead the night in both total viewers ("60 Minutes") and adults 18-49 ("Dateline NBC").

[06/01/15 - 08:35 AM]
American Pharoah's Dream of a Triple Crown Is Jeopardized by My Little Pony
"American Pharaoh is certainly the horse to beat - but if there's anyone who can mount a serious challenge, it's the collective power of the Mane 6," said Tom Cosgrove.

[06/01/15 - 08:19 AM]
2015 NBA Finals - Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Exclusively on ABC
Mike Breen will call his milestone 10th NBA Finals and he will be joined by analysts Jeff Van Gundy, analyst and former Warriors head coach Mark Jackson and reporter Doris Burke.

[06/01/15 - 08:02 AM]
Disney Channel's "BUNK'D" and "Descendants" Premiere Friday, July 31
The "Jessie" spin-off follows siblings Emma, Ravi and Zuri Ross as they embark on their summer at Camp Kikiwaka, a rustic summer camp in Maine where their parents met as teenagers.

[06/01/15 - 08:01 AM]
MTV's "Teen Mom 2" Returns for an Explosive Sixth Season on Thursday, July 9 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
Newcomer "One Bad Choice" follows at 11:00/10:00c that same night.

[06/01/15 - 07:50 AM]
Destination America and USA Today Announce Grand Prize Winners of the Third Annual "Red, White and You" Contest
The contest received more than 2,600 entries from Americans nationwide sharing moving stories of why their towns deserve an all-American celebration.

[06/01/15 - 07:12 AM]
Devon and Leah Still to be Honored with the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at "The 2015 ESPYS" on ABC
While Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle, Devon Still, may once have been best known for his work on the field, he is now recognized for something more.

[05/31/15 - 09:19 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NHL Playoffs Bring Victory for NBC
The Peacock dominates the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/31/15 - 08:50 AM]
Rebroadcast of "SNL" Is the #1 Non-Sports Telecast of the Night on the Big 4 Networks in Adults 18-49 in the Local People Meters
NBC spins the late-night numbers for Saturday, May 30.

[05/31/15 - 08:39 AM]
Game 7 - Last Night's Western Conference Final Delivers NBC's Highest NHL Overnight Ever for Non-Stanley Cup Final Game
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, May 30.

[05/31/15 - 07:47 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "What Would You Do?" Returns on Top for ABC
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49.

[05/30/15 - 08:47 PM]
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning in 2015 Stanley Cup Final
Coverage begins this Wednesday, June 3 at 8:00/7:00c on NBC.

[05/30/15 - 09:59 AM]
NBC Ties for #1 for the Night Among the Big 4 Networks in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, May 29.

[05/30/15 - 08:19 AM]
ABC Is #1 on Friday with "What Would You Do?" as the Top TV Show Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, May 29.

[05/30/15 - 07:30 AM]
Game 7 - Last Night's Eastern Conference Final is NBCSN's Second-Highest Rated Non-Stanley Cup Final Game Ever
NBCSN spins the numbers for Friday, May 29.

[05/29/15 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 29
Updates include: FOX slates "Empire" return for Wednesday, September 23; Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Hudson among latest cast in HBO's "Confirmation"; and animated "Animals" gets two season order from HBO.

[05/29/15 - 01:19 PM]
Video: TLC's "Return to Amish" and "Gypsy Sisters" Season Premieres Sunday, May 31st at 9/8c
Check out the superteases for the new seasons of both series.

[05/29/15 - 12:30 PM]
Video: Get Ready for the Slime-Soaked Premiere of "Boom!," Hosted by Tom Papa
FOX's latest summer entry launches Thursday, June 25 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/29/15 - 12:24 PM]
"The Tonight Show," "Late Night" Win May Sweep in 18-49 and Other Key Demos
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the May sweeps period.

[05/29/15 - 11:53 AM]
Showtime(R) Unveils Poster Art and Official Teaser for Season Three of the Hit Series "Ray Donovan," Starring Emmy(R) Nominee Liev Schreiber
The new season bows Sunday, July 12 at 9:00/8:00c on the pay channel.

[05/29/15 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Starz Releases New Teasers for "Ash vs Evil Dead"
"Ash vs Evil Dead," which is currently in production in New Zealand, is the long-awaited follow-up to the classic horror film franchise The Evil Dead and is set to premiere this fall.

[05/29/15 - 10:00 AM]
"Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted" Will Debut Saturday, August 22 Exclusively on HBO
Featuring the Grammy nominee in an all-new standup performance before a live audience, Notaro's first HBO comedy special will tape in Boston this coming Sunday, May 31 at the Wilbur Theatre.

[05/29/15 - 09:44 AM]
Spike TV's Hit Original Series "Bar Rescue" Returns with New Episodes Sunday, June 21 at 9:00PM ET/PT
"Bar Rescue" is back with more all new episodes featuring bars across America in dire need of one last shot at success.

[05/29/15 - 08:38 AM]
"500 Questions" Finale Is Up to Earn 2-Year Highs for ABC in Its Thursday Slot
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 28.







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