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[06/03/15 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 3
Updates include: Joel McHale to guest on FOX's "The X-Files" revival; Natalie Martinez, Jessica Szohr bound for DirecTV's "Kingdom"; and Sallie Patrick joins "Limitless" at CBS.

[06/03/15 - 04:01 PM]
ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" Returns at #1 Among Target Demos; "Stitchers" Launches as Cable TV's #2 Drama Debut This Season in Females 12-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 2.

[06/03/15 - 02:08 PM]
"48 Hours: Temptation in Texas" Was Tuesday's #1 Broadcast at 10:00 PM with Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 2.

[06/03/15 - 01:24 PM]
TV One Posts Strongest May in Network History
TV One spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/03/15 - 01:02 PM]
John Noble to Star as Sherlock Holmes' Father When He Joins "Elementary" as a Series Regular This Fall
"We could not be more delighted to have John Noble taking on such an important role," said Robert Doherty.

[06/03/15 - 12:26 PM]
Video: Spike TV Releases New Look at Epic Summer Series "Tut"
This three-night, six hour limited event series premieres Sunday, July 19 at 9 PM, ET/PT and airs thru Tuesday, July 21.

[06/03/15 - 12:13 PM]
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Nick Watt Uncovers All That Is Strange, Wild and Wondrous Across Our Planet in Travel Channel's Thought-Provoking New Series "Watt's World"
The series premieres on Tuesday, June 30, with back-to-back episodes at 10:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. ET/PT and is comprised of 13 half-hour episodes.

[06/03/15 - 11:52 AM]
CBS Announces the Launch of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Website, iOS App and Social Media Accounts
"Say what you will about the Internet, I think it's here to stay!" said Stephen Colbert.

[06/03/15 - 11:24 AM]
Netflix to Premiere Tig Notaro's Intimate and Revealing Documentary Film "Tig" on July 17
"Good evening. Hello. I have cancer." Comedian Tig Notaro used those words to open her stand-up set at Largo in Los Angeles in August 2012.

[06/03/15 - 11:03 AM]
LMN to Premiere the New Original Series "Monster in My Family" Wednesday, July 1 at 9PM ET
The series delves into the world of infamous serial killers through a unique perspective rarely ever heard, as the family members of the killers come out of the shadows to reach out to the families of the victims.

[06/03/15 - 10:31 AM]
Premiere of WE tv's "Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars" Sets Franchise Ratings Record for Total Viewers and Key Demos
WE tv further spins the numbers for Friday, May 29.

[06/03/15 - 10:31 AM]
GSN Announces New Thursday Night Line Up Beginning July 16 at 8PM ET/PT
Look for "The Chase" followed by the debut of an all-new edition of the popular word association game show "Chain Reaction."

[06/03/15 - 10:20 AM]
2015 WCWS Championship Finals Produce Record Audience (Game 1) and Highest Overnight Rating in Eight Years (Game 2)
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2.

[06/03/15 - 10:04 AM]
AMC Invites Viewers to Get "Mobbed Up" with the Official App for "The Making of the Mob: New York"
The app allows users to take a selfie and edit the photo using realistic period props, filters and textures taken directly from the show.

[06/03/15 - 10:02 AM]
HBO and The American Museum of Natural History Present "Saving My Tomorrow" Part Four, The Latest Installment in the Six-Part Series, Debuting June 9, Exclusively on HBO
Scenes at the American Museum of Natural History feature museum scientists talking with kids about how organisms are affected by a changing earth.

[06/03/15 - 10:01 AM]
Grammy-Nominated Florence + The Machine Provide Soundtrack for FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 on FOX
FOX Sports has gained the rights to all 11 songs featured on Florence + The Machine's new album, "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful," along with nine additional cuts from her catalog.

[06/03/15 - 09:39 AM]
An All-New Episode of the First-Ever Game Show on a Boat, CMT's "Pontoon Payday," Premieres at a New Time: Saturday, June 6 at 12 PM ET/PT
The newcomer previously aired Thursday nights at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[06/03/15 - 09:38 AM]
Taylor Spreitler of ABC Family's "Melissa & Joey" to Participate in Live Twitter Chat with Fans Tonight During the Series' Summer Premiere
Starting at 8pm ET/5pm PT, fans can tweet Taylor Spreitler at @taylorspreitler and using #MelissaandJoeychat in their message.

[06/03/15 - 09:33 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Grows to Its Strongest May Sweep Since 2007 - Finishes 2014-15 at an 8-Year High
Disney/ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the season to date.

[06/03/15 - 09:05 AM]
dick clark productions, Tubefilter, and VH1 Announce The 5th Annual Streamy Awards to Broadcast Live on VH1 Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 10:00 PM ET/PT
"The VH1 audience is connected on every platform. So it's a natural for VH1 to celebrate the innovators who, like us, entertain literally millions of viewers," said Tom Calderone.

[06/03/15 - 08:52 AM]
Showtime(R) to Offer Stand-Alone Service Over the Internet
The stand-alone service will be called Showtime, a brand already embraced by consumers as the home for cutting-edge original programming, sports and movies.

[06/03/15 - 08:50 AM]
"Talent" and "I Can Do That" Are the #1-2 Shows of the Night on the Big 4 in Every Key Demo
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 2.

[06/03/15 - 08:40 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Keeps NBC on Top
The Peacock easily wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/03/15 - 08:34 AM]
Adult Swim and J!NX to Debut "Rick and Morty" Plush "I'm Mr. Meeseeks! Look at Me!"
The product line will debut with a limited-edition 10" Mr. Meeseeks plush - who's foaming at the mouth and missing half an arm - that will debut this July at Comic-Con International.

[06/03/15 - 08:21 AM]
HBO to Host Annual HBO(R) Short Film Award & Third Annual Comedy Wings Competition as Part of Film Life's 19th American Black Film Festival June 11-14 in New York City
Following tremendous success in New York City last year, ABFF and HBO will continue the original goal of supporting aspiring actors and filmmakers in urban landscapes such as NYC.

[06/03/15 - 08:18 AM]
ABC's Repeat Comedies Beat Fox's "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?" at 8pm
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 2.

[06/03/15 - 08:01 AM]
"Tangled" Animated Series, Based on Walt Disney Animation Studios' Acclaimed Feature Film, Begins Production for 2017 Premiere on Disney Channel
Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi are reprising their roles as Rapunzel and Eugene.

[06/03/15 - 07:17 AM]
Dame Helen Mirren to Welcome Viewers to IFC's "Documentary Now!"
Mirren serves as host of this six part series, lending the gravitas that documentaries of this caliber so rightly deserve.

[06/03/15 - 07:01 AM]
Performances Announced for "The 69th Annual Tony Awards(R)," Sunday, June 7 on CBS
The show will feature a special performance by Josh Groban, who will be joined on stage by 175 performers - the most in Tony Award history.

[06/03/15 - 06:14 AM]
Netflix Announces Four New Original Animated Series for Kids
The shows range from action adventure stories "Kulipari: An Army of Frogs" and "Edgar Rice Burroughs(TM) Tarzan and Jane(TM)" to preschool shows "Cirque du Soleil - Luna Petunia" and "Puffin Rock."

[06/03/15 - 06:04 AM]
Audio Commentary Version of Multi-Golden Globe Award-Winning Series "Transparent" Now Available to Amazon Prime Members
Prime members eager for the inside scoop on their favorite moments can experience the series through the eyes of the show's creator Jill Soloway and cast members including Jeffrey Tambor, Judith Light, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker and Jay Duplass.

[06/03/15 - 05:30 AM]
E! Announces Series Title "I Am Cait" for New Documentary Series and Releases First Official Promo
The eight-part, one-hour series will premiere Sunday, July 26 at 9:00/8:00c on E! and will also air on E! channels internationally in over 120 countries.

[06/02/15 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 2
Updates include: ABC postpones "Of Kings and Prophets" until midseason; Sony Pictures Television, Yahoo! in discussions for more "Community"; and Adam Rodriguez to recur on FOX's "Empire."

[06/02/15 - 03:08 PM]
CBS to Encore "The Briefcase" Premiere This Friday at 8/7c
Said rebroadcast will replace the previously announced repeat of "Undercover Boss."

[06/02/15 - 02:30 PM]
TV Land Inks Deal with Emmy(R)-Winning Producers John Wells and John Riggi for Warner Horizon Television Comedy Inspired by "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Star Kyle Richards' Real Life
The untitled project centers on Bonnie Nolan, 40 years old with a beautiful home and three beautiful daughters to go with it.

[06/02/15 - 01:01 PM]
E! Scores Ratings Highs in May with Hit Franchises and Continued Momentum with Second Consecutive Month of Year on Year Growth
E! spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/02/15 - 12:54 PM]
Military Veteran's Business Returns Old, Battered Cars to Former Glory in Velocity's Original Series "Fantomworks"
The series returns for a third season with all new episodes beginning Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/02/15 - 12:05 PM]
Disney Channel Sweeps Total Day During May 2015 in Total Viewers and Key Kids; 24-Hour Disney Junior channel Delivers Record May Highs
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/02/15 - 11:53 AM]
"VH1 Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn" Returns for Its Sixth Season
The sixth season of "VH1 Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn" returns in Fall 2015.

[06/02/15 - 11:33 AM]
Season 20 Mirrorball Champion Rumer Willis to Join Pros on Dancing with the Stars: Live! "Perfect Ten Tour"
The fans that helped lead Willis to her Mirrorball victory will have an opportunity to see her perform live this summer with the "DWTS" professional dancers.

[06/02/15 - 11:20 AM]
DIY Network Delivers Best Week Ever and Most-Watched May in Its History
DIY Network spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/02/15 - 11:12 AM]
Esquire Network Airs One-Hour Television Premiere of "My Deal With The Devil" on Saturday June 13 at 10/9c
The special documents the real-life story of Justin Paperny, a privileged and ambitious securities broker with a promising and highly compensated career as he decides to bend the rules, break the law and face his ultimate demise.

[06/02/15 - 11:08 AM]
Award-Winning Journalist Bob Ley Signs Long-Term Extension with ESPN
The agreement comes as the award-winning "Outside the Lines," which Ley has hosted since its inception in May 1990, celebrates its 25th anniversary.

[06/02/15 - 11:08 AM]
The 95th Anniversary of Miss America to Air on Sunday, September 13 on ABC
The evening will be filled with glitz and glam when 52 women representing their home states and territories compete to bring home the crown.

[06/02/15 - 10:56 AM]
HGTV Delivers 12 Consecutive Months of Ratings Growth and Its Best May Ever
HGTV spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/02/15 - 10:08 AM]
CMT's First-Ever Late Night Show, "The Josh Wolf Show" Produced by Chelsea Handler Premieres Thursday, June 11 at 11:00 PM, ET/PT
The series airs four nights a week (Thursday through Sunday) beginning Thursday, June 11 at 11:00 - 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.

[06/02/15 - 10:05 AM]
WE tv Greenlights Two Unscripted Series Set in the World of Legal Drama, Further Expanding the Network's Robust Slate and the Popular Reality Genre
Production on "Ladies of Law" (working title) and "Sisters in Law" will begin this summer.

[06/02/15 - 10:01 AM]
Spike Partners with Acclaimed Film Screenwriter Kurt Wimmer to Develop New Scripted Series
The scripted series, "When The Levee Breaks," reflects a number of hot-button issues that are culturally relevant today including race and law enforcement.

[06/02/15 - 09:09 AM]
FYI(TM) Greenlights New Original Series "He Shed, She Shed(TM)"
Each episode of "He Shed, She Shed" will follow two homeowners, friends or neighbors in the ultimate male vs. female backyard shed showdown - as they build and design a unique he-shed and she-shed.

[06/02/15 - 09:08 AM]
Adult Swim Prescribes Another Season of "Childrens Hospital"
"I'm happy," said Corddry. "After our season six cliff hanger, people will be dying for us to turn our backs on the notion of series continuity even more."







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[04/26/24 - 12:07 PM]
Oxygen True Crime's "Accident, Suicide or Murder" Returns for a Fifth Season on Saturday, May 18 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The series explores the unbelievable true stories of suspicious deaths that either initially appear to be an accident, suicide or murder.

[04/26/24 - 12:00 PM]
The "2024 American Music Awards" to Air for the First Time on CBS, Sunday, Oct. 6
The AMAs celebrate the year's top achievements in music determined by the fans, for the fans.

[04/26/24 - 11:40 AM]
#1 and #2 Court Shows "Judge Judy" and "Hot Bench" Renewed Through 2025-26 in 95% of the Country
"Hot Bench" was reupped for two more years by CBS Stations in major markets, as well as stations owned by Sinclair, Nexstar, Tegna, Scripps, FOX Stations, Gray and Weigel.

[04/26/24 - 11:00 AM]
The Word-Twisting Game Show "Lingo," Hosted By RuPaul Charles, to Premiere Friday, May 24 on CBS
Host RuPaul Charles brings his one-of-a-kind personality to this clever, competitive and unpredictable game where teams of two face off in fast-paced puzzle rounds to guess letters that reveal seemingly simple words.

[04/26/24 - 09:33 AM]
Paramount+ Announces "Apartment 7A," A New Original Film Starring Golden Globe Winner Julia Garner, to Premiere This Fall
Set in 1965 New York City, the film tells the story prior to the legendary horror classic Rosemary's Baby, exploring what happened in the apartment before Rosemary moved in.

[04/26/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: China Anne Mcclain & Kylie Cantrall Perform "What's My Name (Red Version)" from "Descendants: The Rise of Red" Soundtrack in New Music Video
"Descendants: The Rise of Red" premieres Friday, July 12 exclusively on Disney+, followed by a special encore on Friday, August 9, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel.

[04/26/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Secrets of the Neanderthals" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film takes viewers on a journey from their preconceptions of Neanderthals as a dim-witted creature to a complex and creative people, through the lens of a unique, ongoing excavation and a landmark new discovery - the best-preserved Neanderthal skeleton found in over a quarter century.

[04/25/24 - 02:31 PM]
On the Heels of "The Daily Show's" Huge Ratings Growth, The Emmy Award-Winning Franchise Expands Its All-Star News Team
The show enlists Troy Iwata, Josh Johnson, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt as Correspondents.

[04/25/24 - 01:01 PM]
Greed, Lust and Wrath Turn Deadly in New Oxygen True Crime Series "Sins of the South" Premiering Sunday, May 12th at 8:00 PM ET/PT
With a deliciously delightful Southern inflected narration, each of the 12-hour-long episodes unravel the twists and turns of a?real-life?murder, highlighting the disturbing crimes of the?South and the wickedness that led to it.

[04/25/24 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix Greenlights Leanne Morgan Scripted Comedy from Co-Creator Chuck Lorre
Additionally, Morgan will do two stand-up specials for Netflix.

[04/25/24 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix & Shondaland Announce New "Bridgerton" Season 3 Product Collections & Brand Collaborations
In celebration of its upcoming Season 3 premiere, Netflix and Shondaland are announcing new product collections with leading lifestyle brands that speak to the essence of the Bridgerton universe and the underpinnings of the romantic Regency era releasing this spring.

[04/25/24 - 10:37 AM]
ABC's "Will Trent" Continues Momentum as Series Logs Highest Total Viewer Audience to Date and Highest Adults 18-49 Rating in Over a Year
After 35 days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, "Will Trent" continues its ratings climb in episode three of season two, growing to 11.23 million Total Viewers and marking its highest multiplatform telecast to date.

[04/25/24 - 10:07 AM]
Video: "Prom Dates" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Prom Dates" follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom.

[04/25/24 - 10:02 AM]
HGTV Picks-Up New Season of Popular Hawaii-Based Series "Renovation Aloha"
The new season is slated to premiere in 2025.

[04/25/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Third Season of "Mayor of Kingstown"
In season three, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls.