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[06/24/15 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 24
Updates include: Lifetime nixes "The Lizzie Borden Chronicles"; Nathaniel Parker joins the cast of ABC's "Of Kings & Prophets"; and Phil Klemmer to run "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" at The CW.

[06/24/15 - 03:38 PM]
Lifetime's Movie Packed Summer - New Movies Every Saturday and Sunday
Highlights include the Bella Thorne-led "Perfect High," premiering this Saturday, June 27 at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/24/15 - 02:38 PM]
USA Network's Award-Winning and Critically Acclaimed Original Drama "Mr. Robot" Scores Second Season Ahead of Series Premiere
The second season, which will include a minimum of 10 episodes, will air in 2016.

[06/24/15 - 02:33 PM]
USGA on FOX Arrives at Del Paso for 2015 U.S. Senior Open Championship
Coverage begins Thursday and Friday, June 24 and 25 on FOX Sports 1 from 3:00 to 9:30 PM ET.

[06/24/15 - 02:20 PM]
"48 Hours: Devil's Island" Posts Week-to-Week Double-Digit Percentage Gains in Key News Demos and Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 23.

[06/24/15 - 01:31 PM]
ABC Family's Groundbreaking New Docu-Series "Becoming Us" to Air Key Episodes on Sister Cable Networks Fusion and Lifetime
Lifetime will air episode four on Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00/9:00c, prior to episode four airing on ABC Family.

[06/24/15 - 01:01 PM]
Flo Rida and Craig Wayne Boyd to Perform During the 2015 Miss USA Pageant July 12 (8-11 P.M. ET)
As previously announced, Thomas Roberts, host of "MSNBC Live with Thomas Roberts," and Emmy nominated Cheryl Burke of NBC's "I Can Do That," will host the competition.

[06/24/15 - 12:27 PM]
"Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder" Debuts on Saturday, July 11 at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central
For fans that can't wait for Everett's new material, the special will be available on July 6 on CC: Stand-Up Direct.

[06/24/15 - 12:10 PM]
It's Here! "Seinfeld" Now Streaming on Hulu!
Leading up to today's premiere of all episodes, the service also hosted a countdown of Hulu's top episodes of the series, sponsored by Toyota.

[06/24/15 - 11:51 AM]
Jussie Smollett Unites with Sister Jurnee Smollett-Bell in WGN America's Highly Anticipated Dramatic Thriller "Underground"
"Underground" is currently in production on a straight-to-series order in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a 2016 premiere on WGN America.

[06/24/15 - 11:47 AM]
The CW Network Announces Fall 2015 Premiere Dates
Said dates include the return of "The Flash" (October 6) and "Arrow" (October 7) as well as the debut of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (October 19).

[06/24/15 - 11:39 AM]
Survey Says: The Premiere of the Steve Harvey-Hosted "Celebrity Family Feud" Starts Off the Summer with Hot Ratings
Plus: look for the season premiere to encore this Sunday at 7:00/6:00c leading into a new episode at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/24/15 - 11:11 AM]
E!'s "I Am Cait" and "Stewarts & Hamiltons" to Premiere in New Timeslots on Sunday, July 26
Both series will now air one hour earlier: 8:00/7:00c and 9:00/8:00c, respectively.

[06/24/15 - 11:06 AM]
FOX Sports Announces Broadcast Teams for FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Quarterfinals
The Quarterfinal Round takes place Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 on local FOX broadcast stations and FOX Sports 1.

[06/24/15 - 10:31 AM]
Tracie Fiss, Bob Read to Serve as Talent Producers for New Live NBC Series "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris"
Fiss and Read have extensive experience booking both A-list and up-and-coming talent for a variety of programs, most notably "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

[06/24/15 - 10:30 AM]
What. Happens. Next. On "Wayward Pines?" All-New Episodes Return Tomorrow, Thursday, June 25, on FOX
Plus: Catch up on the first five episodes now on FOX NOW, FOX.com and HULU.com.

[06/24/15 - 10:18 AM]
Sarah Silverman Returns to "Masters of Sex" for Multi-Episode Arc
In the third season, the reunited Helen and Betty (Annaleigh Ashford) are trying to have a baby, which unquestionably proves quite a challenge for a lesbian couple in 1966.

[06/24/15 - 10:18 AM]
Tyga, Robin Thicke, K. Michelle, Janelle Monae and Jidenna Are a Few Names Set to Join Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Big Sean and More as Performers During the "BET Awards" 2015
In addition, Smokey Robinson has been announced to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Tom Joyner the Humanitarian Award at this year's ceremony.

[06/24/15 - 10:05 AM]
WB Comic-Con 2015 Release: Hotel Keycard Art Revealed
During Comic-Con 2015, hit series "Arrow," "The Flash," "Gotham," "Teen Titans Go!" and "Supergirl" will be individually featured on limited-edition collectible keycards at top hotels throughout the San Diego area.

[06/24/15 - 10:01 AM]
AXS TV Secures Off-Network Cable Rights to the Critically-Acclaimed ABC Music Drama "Nashville"
The deal gives AXS TV the exclusive primetime cable premiere of the hit series, which will launch on the network in the fall.

[06/24/15 - 09:45 AM]
New Discovery Channel Series "Treasure Quest: Snake Island" Sets Out to Find Legendary Treasure in One of the World's Most Deadly Places
The six-part series launches Friday, July 17 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[06/24/15 - 09:03 AM]
Celebrating "Aqua Teen Hunger Force Forever" with Game and Sweeps
Last week Adult Swim launched the Aqua Teen B-N-G-O Force Sweepstakes - a weekly, digital game that gives fans the chance to win commemorative prizes.

[06/24/15 - 08:42 AM]
"America's Got Talent" Scores the Top Results for Any Non-Sports Primetime Telecast on Any Big 4 Net in Four Weeks
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 23.

[06/24/15 - 08:41 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Got Talent" Reclaim Top Spots
Absent the NBA Finals as competition, the Peacock leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/24/15 - 08:33 AM]
BET Networks Scores a Touchdown with New Series Featuring NFL Superstar DeSean Jackson
The show features DeSean in the NFL spotlight as the successful, hardworking professional athlete he is, while also highlighting the importance of his family's guidance and support.

[06/24/15 - 08:30 AM]
Comic-Con(R) 2015 to Feature the Most CBS Series Panels Ever!
"Limitless," "Zoo," "Extant," "Scorpion," "Under the Dome," "Supergirl," "The Big Bang Theory" and "Person of Interest" are all on tap.

[06/24/15 - 08:16 AM]
ABC's Hit Series "Once Upon a Time" Returns to Comic-Con and "The Muppets" Makes Its Comic-Con Debut
Fans can also catch rides throughout the city on "Once Upon a Time" and "The Muppets" branded pedicabs.

[06/24/15 - 08:14 AM]
Comedy Central Greenlights Animated Series "Jeff and Some Aliens"
"We'd like to beat the trolls to the punch and be the first to say: 'They cancelled Futurama for THIS?!,'" said Sean Donnelly and Alessandro Minoli.

[06/24/15 - 07:48 AM]
NBCUniversal and Chernin Entertainment Ink Innovative Multi-Year Television Deal
In conjunction with the deal, Chernin Entertainment has elevated Jenno Topping to the role of President of Film and Television, where she will now oversee television as well as film for the company.

[06/24/15 - 06:57 AM]
NBCUniversal TV Distribution Announces Production Development Deal with Shaun Robinson
Robinson, who has served as co-anchor of "Access Hollywood Weekend" and correspondent for "Access Hollywood" since 1999, will be leaving the entertainment news show to focus on her development and production endeavors.

[06/24/15 - 06:44 AM]
Evil with Power: ID's New Series "Untouchable: Power Corrupts" Delves Into the Dark Underbelly of Authority
The six episode series uses chronological reenactments and expert commentary to tell the stories of people whose ambition, authority and sense of entitlement drove them to abuse their power - and ultimately do the unthinkable.

[06/24/15 - 06:27 AM]
Nominees Announced for "The 2015 ESPYS" as Fan Voting Begins
Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon will host "The ESPY Nomination Special" on Wednesday, July 1 at 8:00/7:00c on ESPN.

[06/24/15 - 05:00 AM]
Supernatural Adventure Drama "Houdini & Doyle," Starring Michael Weston and Stephen Mangan, To Debut in 2016 on FOX
Two great men of the 20th Century - Harry Houdini (Weston) and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Mangan) - grudgingly join forces with New Scotland Yard to investigate unsolved and inexplicable crimes with a supernatural slant.

[06/23/15 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 23
Updates include: David Ajala first to board USA's "Falling Water"; Julian McMahon bound for "Hunters" at Syfy; and Alana de la Garza to recur on "Scorpion" for CBS.

[06/23/15 - 01:22 PM]
Momentum Continues as USA - Colombia Sets New FOX Sports 1 Audience Record
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Monday, June 22.

[06/23/15 - 01:06 PM]
Disney Channel Sweeps Primetime and Total Day for the 3rd-Consecutive Week in Total Viewers and Major Youth Demos
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of June 15-21.

[06/23/15 - 01:04 PM]
NBC Arrives at Comic-Con with New Series and Returning Fan Favorites
"Heroes Reborn," "Blindspot," "The Player," "Hannibal" and "Grimm" are among the featured series.

[06/23/15 - 12:39 PM]
Oxygen Media Follows Nikki Alexander's Unique and Chaotic Modern Family in "It Takes A Sister" Premiering Tuesday, August 4 at 9 PM ET/PT
The comedic docu-series follows Nikki who lives under one roof with her four younger sisters, her eight nieces and nephews, three dogs and one of her sister's exes who is also her assistant.

[06/23/15 - 12:38 PM]
TV Land Launches New Logo and On-Air Look Reflecting New Original Programming Direction
The new look of the network reflects the three tenets of TV Land's reinvention: quality, cleverness, and truth.

[06/23/15 - 12:03 PM]
3 Ball Entertainment and New Regency Join Forces for Television Reality Game-Competition Series Based on Hit Film "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"
While details of the show remain top secret, producers confirm that the series will feature married couples that compete in a high-octane, high-stakes game that offers a twist on the TV competition format.

[06/23/15 - 12:01 PM]
Janet Jackson to Receive Inaugural Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual Award at the "BET Awards" 2015
Ciara, Jason Derulo and Tinashe are slated to perform a special dance tribute to the iconic entertainer, which is set to include her just released single, "No Sleeep."

[06/23/15 - 12:01 PM]
ABC Family Begins Production on New Comedy Series "Kevin from Work"
The single-camera comedy series will premiere on the network on Wednesday, August 12th at 8:30 PM ET/PT, following hit comedy series "Young & Hungry."

[06/23/15 - 11:35 AM]
National Geographic Channel to Air "Mission Pluto" on July 14 - Same Day New Horizons Spacecraft Is Scheduled to Make Historic Flyby of Dwarf Planet
The special, hosted by Jason Silva, also premieres July 19 on Nat Geo Mundo and globally on National Geographic Channel in 170 countries and 45 languages.

[06/23/15 - 11:23 AM]
"Road to the Show" Highlights Baseball's Biggest Stars on Their Journey to the Big Leagues
AJ Pierzynski, Prince Fielder, Jonathan Papelbon, Torii Hunter, Tim Hudson and CJ Wilson are the featured participants.

[06/23/15 - 10:34 AM]
USA Network "Nation Under A-Hack" Survey Results
The survey was conducted in conjunction with the premiere of USA's new drama series, "Mr. Robot," premiering Wednesday, June 24.

[06/23/15 - 10:31 AM]
ABC Family Announces the Cast of and Starts Production on Supernatural Pilot "Beyond"
Callan McAuliffe leads the series as Holden, who wakes up in a hospital not realizing he's been in a coma for 12 years - emotionally still a teenager, physically an adult, and possibly in possession of supernatural powers.

[06/23/15 - 10:26 AM]
Disney Channel Presents Its "Whodunit?" Weekend Event, Friday, July 24 - Sunday, July 26
The special programming event includes all-new episodes of "K.C. Undercover," "Liv and Maddie," "Jessie," "Austin & Ally," "Girl Meets World," "Dog With A Blog" and "I Didn't Do It."

[06/23/15 - 10:20 AM]
Destination America Marks Fourth of July with Star-Spangled Celebrations in Waveland, Miss. and Oroville, Calif.
The line-up of fun in each town will encompass all the elements of a quintessential patriotic party.

[06/23/15 - 10:03 AM]
Showtime(R) and Hulu Partner to Launch Showtime Streaming Service Through Hulu in Early July
Starting in early July, Showtime will become the first premium service to be offered to Hulu's nearly nine million subscribers nationwide.

[06/23/15 - 10:01 AM]
Conan O'Brien to be Immortalized with Four Pop! Vinyl Figures from TBS and Funko
Created for TBS by Funko, the figure designs include "Conan O'Brien," "Batman Conan," "Zombie Conan" and "Conan's Monster."







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[11/27/24 - 10:04 AM]
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren to Lead New Guy Ritchie Project for Paramount+ with Showtime
The project is an electrifying, new global crime series centered around two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal "fixer" charged with protecting one of them at all costs.

[11/27/24 - 08:00 AM]
"ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing" Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on December 24
The true-crime documentary about Kansas City Chiefs superfan and serial bank robber Xaviar Babudar, features unprecedented interview footage with Babudar following his initial arrest, prior to him removing his ankle monitor and going on the run.

[11/27/24 - 07:09 AM]
Discovery Channel December Programming Highlights
This December, new Episodes of "Contraband: Seized at the Airport," "Expedition Files," "Game Changers," "Gold Rush," "Homestead Rescue," "The Last Woodsmen," "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch," and "Mystery of the Abandoned" premiere on Discovery Channel.

[11/27/24 - 05:59 AM]
Video: Check Out the Official Teaser Trailer for New Medical Mystery Drama "Watson," Starring Morris Chestnut
A 60-second version of the trailer will air during the Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions NFL Thanksgiving game Thursday, November 28, on CBS, with the full version available online.

[11/26/24 - 05:01 PM]
"The Summer Hikaru Died" Set to Bring Eerie Anime Thrills to Netflix
A chilling blend of slice of life and the supernatural, Yoshiki's life is thrown upside down when his best friend Hikaru is replaced by "something" that looks and acts just like him.

[11/26/24 - 04:55 PM]
"Abbott Elementary" Season 4 Return Skyrockets +321% in Total Viewers and +846% in Adults 18-49 Over Initial Live+Same Day Audience
The season four premiere of "Abbott Elementary" stands as the top multiplatform telecast in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 since the show's post-Oscars episode (3/10/24).

[11/26/24 - 03:01 PM]
Video: New Games, New Stakes - "Squid Game" Season 2 Main Trailer and Key Art "Round and Round" Unveiled
With its premiere just around the corner on December 26, the trailer delivers an electrifying glimpse into the deadly games and gripping character dynamics that await fans worldwide.

[11/26/24 - 02:34 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Debuts Official Trailer for Showtime's "Dexter: Original Sin"
The series premieres Friday, December 13 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, before making its on-air US debut on Sunday, December 15 at 10pm ET/PT.

[11/26/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 vs. CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" posted double-digit gains week to week across the board, hitting a 6-week high in overall viewers and 7-week highs in both key Adult demos.

[11/26/24 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Orders Limited-Series Adaptation of Harlan Coben's "I Will Find You"
An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive - and must break out of prison to find out the truth.

[11/26/24 - 12:03 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 18: "The Merry Gentlemen" and "A Man on the Inside" Take the Top Spots
Season 2 of the animated series "Arcane" laid siege to #2 (6.4M views), while Season 1 took #5 with 2.2M views.

[11/26/24 - 11:44 AM]
TNT Sports to Debut "Evolve and Flex" with Lance Fresh Friday, Dec. 6, on truTV and Max
The show is hosted by sports-lifestyle expert Lance Fresh and features candid conversations with guests to discuss how life's events have contributed to their sense of style.

[11/26/24 - 11:19 AM]
MGM+ Announces 2025 Premiere Date for "NFL Icons" Season Four
In the upcoming fourth season, the docuseries will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Montana, DeMarcus Ware, Kurt Warner and Gale Sayers.

[11/26/24 - 10:24 AM]
Video: "Rogue Heroes" (MGM+ 2025 Series) Season 2 Tease
"Rogue Heroes" is a dramatized account of how the world's greatest Special Forces unit, the SAS, was formed under extraordinary circumstances in the darkest days of World War Two.

[11/26/24 - 10:09 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Releases Official Trailer for Second Season of Hit Australian Drama, "Darby and Joan"
The new season debuts with a two-episode premiere, exclusively on Acorn TV, on December 30, followed by weekly episodes through January 27.