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[07/23/15 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 23
Updates include: TNT gives seventh season to "Rizzoli & Isles"; Billy Bob Thornton to lead Amazon's "The Trial"; and Bradley Whitford among the latest cast in HBO's "All the Way."

[07/23/15 - 06:44 PM]
Video: Watch the Latest Teaser for "The X-Files" That Just Aired During Tonight's "Wayward Pines" Finale
The all-new event series begins its two-night premiere, immediately following the NFC Championship Game Sunday, January 24.

[07/23/15 - 05:06 PM]
Angelina Jolie Pitt to Direct First They Killed My Father, An Unflinching Portrayal of War Through the Eyes of a Child, As a Netflix Original Film
The film will be made available to members of the world's leading Internet TV network in late 2016 and will be submitted to major international festivals.

[07/23/15 - 04:07 PM]
Online Casting Call to Be Held by Disney Channel and Disney XD Series and Movie Casting Directors
The search, in conjunction with the Disney Applause App, is part of the ongoing initiative to find, cast and develop diverse young actors, singers and dancers and provide them opportunities to showcase their talent across Disney platforms.

[07/23/15 - 02:00 PM]
Video: Check Out the All-New "Gotham" Season Two Promos
Said interstitials will premiere during tonight's season finale of "Wayward Pines."

[07/23/15 - 01:18 PM]
truTV to Launch "Six Degrees of Everything," New Season of "Hack My Life" on Tuesday, August 18
The former is a fast-paced, comedic show hosted by Benny and Rafi Fine, who spend each week proving that anything in the world - and we mean anything - can be connected in six degrees.

[07/23/15 - 12:30 PM]
All Episodes of NBC Digital Prequel "Heroes Reborn: Dark Matters" Released Exclusively on "Heroes Reborn" App Today
The prequel "Heroes Reborn: Dark Matters" bridges the gap between the original series and "Heroes Reborn," reintroducing viewers to the "Heroes" universe and unveiling a whole new generation of "Heroes."

[07/23/15 - 12:13 PM]
Anthony Anderson Returns with New Food Network Series "Carnival Cravings with Anthony Anderson"
The new six-episode series launches Wednesday, August 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/23/15 - 12:11 PM]
"Pickle and Peanut," an Animated Buddy-Comedy Series Starring Jon Heder and Johnny Pemberton, Premieres Monday, September 7 on Disney XD
The premiere episode will be available on WATCH Disney XD, Disney XD on Demand and DisneyXD.com beginning Tuesday, September 1.

[07/23/15 - 12:00 PM]
Jeremiah Brent Joins OWN's Daytime Emmy Award-Winning DIY Series "Home Made Simple" as Host for Season Five
The new season will premiere in January on OWN Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET/PT.

[07/23/15 - 11:53 AM]
Happily Ever After? Find Out on TLC's 3 "Bad Dates, 1 Soulmate"
Look for the one-hour special on Thursday, August 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/23/15 - 11:45 AM]
Oh Hell Yeah! Syfy's "Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!" Takes Social Media by Storm Yet Again
Syfy spins the digital numbers for Wednesday, July 22.

[07/23/15 - 11:30 AM]
ABC's Diane Sawyer Will Have First Television Interview Ever with Sue Klebold, Mother of Columbine Shooter Dylan Klebold
The interview will air during a one-hour ABC News primetime special investigating school shootings and mental health in February, 2016.

[07/23/15 - 11:19 AM]
"Nightline" Grows Double Digits Week-to-Week in All Key Demos: Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of July 13-17.

[07/23/15 - 11:07 AM]
Showtime(R) Announces Fall Premiere Date for "Homeland" and "The Affair"
Look for both series back-to-back starting Sunday, October 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/23/15 - 11:00 AM]
Charlie Dixon to Oversee FOX Sports 1 & FOX Sports 2 Content & Production
Dixon's position is based in Los Angeles, and the appointment is effective August 3.

[07/23/15 - 10:33 AM]
Starz to Premiere the Explosive Third and Final Season of Original Series "Da Vinci's Demons" on Saturday, October 24th
"While ending Leonardo's journey is bittersweet for me, I'm happy we're ending the story on a high note," said David S. Goyer.

[07/23/15 - 10:32 AM]
Jimmy Fallon Matches a 14-Week High in Adults 18-49 with Dominant Results for the Late-Night Week of July 13-17
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of July 13-17.

[07/23/15 - 10:30 AM]
Kate del Castillo Will Play Mexico's Next First Lady in "Ingobernable," A Netflix Original Series
The series will start shooting in Mexico early 2016 and will be presented in the format of 20 episodes.

[07/23/15 - 10:04 AM]
FXX to Air Special Marathon of "Archer" Inaugural Season
With "Archer" set to return for its seventh season next year, join Sterling Archer and his fellow agents for an uninterrupted look back at the season that started it all.

[07/23/15 - 10:02 AM]
NFL Hosts Suzy Kolber and Trey Wingo Sign Long-Term ESPN Extensions
During the upcoming NFL season, both will expand their roles as part of their new deals.

[07/23/15 - 10:00 AM]
Oprah Winfrey Presents Landmark Seven-Night Television Event "Belief" Premiering Sunday, October 18 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Through vivid, emotional storytelling and cinematic visual imagery, "Belief" illuminates the best of faith and spiritual practices from around the world - the rituals, stories and relationships that bind us all together as human beings.

[07/23/15 - 09:54 AM]
US Open Series Now Exclusive to ESPN2, ESPN3
The schedule is highlighted by back-to-back weeks where all the top players are expected, including Serena Williams as she aims for a possible calendar year Grand Slam at the US Open.

[07/23/15 - 09:52 AM]
Ashley Newbrough and Wes Brown Star in "Love Under the Stars" A Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original World Premiere August 16
Barry Bostwick and Jaeda Lily Miller co-star in this whimsical romantic comedy.

[07/23/15 - 09:39 AM]
"The View" Names Sarah de la O as Show's First Female Director
This marks the first time in the show's history that a female director has taken the helm behind-the-scenes.

[07/23/15 - 09:17 AM]
TV One Presents Season Five of "Lexus Verses and Flow," Thursday, July 30 at 10PM/ET, With Returning Host Laz Alonso
This season's poets will deliver original pieces covering a wide spectrum of topics ranging from discovering a first crush, to an almost unnatural love of bacon, to surveys of the social climate in the nation surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement.

[07/23/15 - 08:50 AM]
"Last Comic Standing" Delivers Its Biggest Overall Audience Since 2007
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 22.

[07/23/15 - 08:28 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Last Comic Standing" Puts NBC on Top in Viewers, Demos
The new season kicks off as the night's most-watched program.

[07/23/15 - 08:19 AM]
ESPN and Missouri Valley Conference Extend Extensive Agreement Through 2023-24
As a result, ESPN3 will showcase a minimum of 820 events a year (a minimum of 70 men's basketball) in the final six years of the agreement.

[07/23/15 - 08:03 AM]
New Faces Set for ESPN College Football Studio Shows this Fall
Hosts Adnan Virk and Chris Cotter, as well as analysts Joey Galloway, Danny Kanell and Mark May will be featured in new roles.

[07/23/15 - 07:58 AM]
"The Great Food Truck Race" Hits Historic Route 66 for Culinary Road Trip of a Lifetime Filled with Unforgettable Food, Roadside Attractions and Challenges
The Tyler Florence-hosted series returns for season six on Sunday, August 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/23/15 - 07:52 AM]
Adult Swim Fans Can Now Explore The "Rickstaverse"
The network launched today a new, first-of-its-kind game on Instagram to take fans even deeper into the show's ever expanding universe.

[07/23/15 - 04:01 AM]
William Baldwin Follows His Heart in "Lead with Your Heart" A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere August 29, 2015
Kari Matchett, Steven Love and Amy Forsyth also star in this heartwarming romance.

[07/22/15 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 22
Updates include: FX's "The Comedians," Netflix's "Lilyhammer" get the axe; Sonya Walger is the latest to join ABC's "The Catch"; and Syfy orders fourth installment of its "Sharknado" franchise.

[07/22/15 - 06:15 PM]
Video: Watch the First Look at Season Two of "Empire"
The show's sophomore run begins Wednesday, September 23 at 9:00/8:00c on FOX.

[07/22/15 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Orders Another Helping of "MasterChef"
Additionally, all three judges, including veterans Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot, as well as newcomer Christina Tosi, will return to the judging panel.

[07/22/15 - 01:36 PM]
Syfy Acquires "Wynonna Earp" from SEVEN24 Films and IDW Entertainment
Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon and Shamier Anderson will star in the project, from writer Emily Andras.

[07/22/15 - 01:11 PM]
NBC Heads Back to VidCon with Exciting Fan Activations for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", "The Voice" and "Heroes Reborn"
Once again, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", which boasts one of the top channels on YouTube, returns to the VidCon floor offering fans a chance to play along with a popular "Tonight Show" game segment.

[07/22/15 - 01:05 PM]
Pivot Sets the Season Three Premiere of the Award-Winning Comedy/Drama, "Please Like Me" for Friday, October 16 at 10 P.M.
Creator, writer, and star of the show, Thomas extends his talent this season by taking a seat in the director's chair for the first time, making him a quadruple threat.

[07/22/15 - 01:01 PM]
Sean Teale, Georgina Haig and Eddie Ramos to Star in Syfy's Futuristic Thriller Pilot "Incorporated"
The series centers around Ben Larson, a young executive who risks everything to infiltrate the all-controlling corporate world and save the woman he loves.

[07/22/15 - 01:01 PM]
MTV Promotes Mina Lefevre to Executive Vice President and Head of Scripted Development
Lefevre has launched hits including "Scream," "Finding Carter," and "Faking It," and is developing the forthcoming fantasy epic "The Shannara Chronicles."

[07/22/15 - 12:45 PM]
Lifetime Announces Cast and Dates for "The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story" and "The Unauthorized Melrose Place Story"
Look for said installments on Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 10, respectively.

[07/22/15 - 12:39 PM]
TV One Continues Primetime Performance Gains Across All Key Demos
TV One spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2015 to date.

[07/22/15 - 12:11 PM]
ABC's "Boston EMS" to Now Premiere at 10:00/9:00c This Saturday, July 25
"Save My Life: Boston Trauma," originally set to air in the time period, will remain on Sundays nights at 10:00/9:00c for one more week.

[07/22/15 - 11:55 AM]
The "Wheeler Dealers" Cross the Pond for Their First Ever Fully U.S. Series on Velocity
The all-new season premieres Wednesday, August 26 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[07/22/15 - 11:41 AM]
AT&T U-verse Re-Launches Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Hallmark Channel will be on channels 365 and 1365 in HD in the U-family and U200 and above packages.

[07/22/15 - 11:33 AM]
Discovery Channel's "Alaskan Bush People" #1 Across All of Television on Friday Night in Persons and Men
Discovery spins the numbers for Friday, July 17.

[07/22/15 - 11:14 AM]
A+E Networks Announces "Roots" Award Winning Directors and Music Producer
Multi-award winning Phillip Noyce and Emmy(R) Award winner Thomas Carter are set to helm nights one and three respectively.

[07/22/15 - 11:02 AM]
Nickelodeon Calls for Entries for First-Ever "What's Your Nickfluence?" Animation Scholarship Challenge in Partnership with Get Schooled to Award a $25,000 Scholarship
The scholarship opportunity is open to 17-24 year-old college students in which applicants will be required to submit an animated short in any format.

[07/22/15 - 10:31 AM]
Two-Hour "Mat Franco's Got Magic" Special Set for Thursday, Sept. 17 on NBC
The special will feature appearances by Neil Patrick Harris, Heidi Klum, Rob Gronkowski, Jason Mraz, Penn & Teller and others.







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[06/08/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The American Experiment" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the new five-part documentary series The American Experiment reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Roku Originals Celebrates the Greatest Women in Sports with "Gamechangers: America's Top 25 Female Athletes," Executive Produced by Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, and Peyton Manning
This hour-long special, which is the second iteration of Roku's "Gamechangers" anthology series, will feature interviews with star athletes, sports media voices, and celebrities, celebrating the legacy and impact of 25 of the greatest female athletes in American sports history.

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
BritBox Announces "Hercule," Starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie's Legendary Detective Hercule Poirot
The series takes a magnifying glass to three of Christie's most celebrated stories, while also charting Hercule's burgeoning friendship with Captain Arthur Hastings, his early encounters with Scotland Yard's James Japp, and introducing him to one particular nemesis...

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Drops Official Trailer for High-Octane Series "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham
A Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios production, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes on Wednesday, July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[06/08/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: New Teaser for "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" Drops Down the Rabbit Hole, Debuting July 16 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+
A new teaser was revealed today, along with the premiere date, poster art and casting news confirming that critically acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will step into the twisted world of Wonderland as Chessy the Cat.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Meet Scooby-Doo! Netflix Reveals Live-Action Take on the Iconic Canine
This marks the first time in the Scooby-Doo franchise that the character of Scooby-Doo will be portrayed by a real dog.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Disney's Andscape Debuts Trailer for "They Fight," Starring Andre Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley Ahead of the Film's World Premiere at Tribeca
The film follows a reformed ex-con who finds purpose mentoring young boxers at a Washington, D.C. youth gym as they pursue their dreams in and out of the ring.

[06/08/26 - 07:00 AM]
National Geographic's Fin-Favorite Summer Event Returns with Even More Shark-Filled Fun, Kicking Off with Marquee Special "Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Additional fin-tastic programming will roll out throughout the month across Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Channel and Disney XD, with select titles also streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

[06/06/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: New Teaser - Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2 Return
The UK original returns this November on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.

[06/05/26 - 04:00 PM]
Video: "Among Us" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Based on the global gaming phenomenon, "Among Us" follows a group of eccentric Crewmates who must root out an Impostor in their midst before they fall victim to its villainous designs.

[06/05/26 - 02:00 PM]
ABC's Most-Watched NBA Finals Game 1 Since 2018 with Average Audience of Nearly 17M Viewers (16.93M)
Game 1 peaked with nearly 20M viewers (19.63M) at 11 p.m. ET.

[06/05/26 - 01:23 PM]
ABC News Is No. 1 in Total Viewers on Sunday Morning, Friday Evening and in Late-Night
"20/20" stood as Friday's No. 1 program on broadcast and the No. 2 program on all of broadcast and cable in all key target demos on May 29.

[06/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Lioness" Season Three: Mission Accepted the Espionage Thriller Returns August 2 on Paramount+
From Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the intense female-led espionage thriller continues on a global scale, with chaos ensuing as the Lioness team is deployed on its most personal assignment yet.

[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
"They Will Kill You" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max June 12
The film stars Zazie Beetz, Myha'La, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette.

[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
FOX Sports Announces Return of "FOX Saratoga Saturday" and Summer Racing Schedule
Beginning Saturday, July 25, FOX delivers six consecutive Saturdays of live racing from historic Saratoga Race Course, culminating with the DraftKings Travers on Saturday, August 29, on FOX.