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[07/24/15 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 24
Updates include: Showtime cancels "HAPPYish" after one season; Colin Salmon to recur on "Limitless" at CBS; and Faran Tahir joins the cast of ABC's "American Crime."

[07/24/15 - 03:44 PM]
"Mr. Robinson" to Air Back-to-Back Episodes for Its Wednesday, Aug. 5 Premiere, Followed by "The Carmichael Show" on Aug. 26
Both "Mr. Robinson" and "The Carmichael Show" are scheduled for six episodes.

[07/24/15 - 12:57 PM]
FOX Sports Sets Announcers for 2015 AT&T MLS All-Star Game
Play-by-play announcer John Strong, analyst Brad Friedel, the former Tottenham goalkeeper who recently retired after a stellar 21-year career, and sideline reporter Julie Stewart-Binks, have the call.

[07/24/15 - 11:03 AM]
ESPN Kicks Off NFL Training Camp Coverage This Weekend
NFL Nation reporter Ben Goessling will be in Mankato, Minn., covering Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings (Sat. and Sun.), while Jeremy Fowler will be with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Latrobe, Pa., on Sunday.

[07/24/15 - 10:30 AM]
Netflix Announces New Live-Action Original Series for Tweens - "Project Mc2"
The series follows four super smart and science-skilled girls as they are recruited to join the spy organization, NOV8 ("Innovate"), and work together to save the day.

[07/24/15 - 10:04 AM]
"Garbage Time with Katie Nolan" Draws Huge Numbers
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, July 19.

[07/24/15 - 08:51 AM]
Judy Greer Joins "Masters of Sex" for the Penultimate Episode
Greer plays Alice Logan, the wife of Dan Logan (Josh Charles), the perfume magnate who approaches Masters and Johnson about bottling the smell of sex.

[07/24/15 - 08:43 AM]
"Dateline Mystery" Matches NBC's Best Rating in the Thursday 9-11 P.M. Slot in Eight Weeks
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, July 23.

[07/24/15 - 08:35 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Charts with "Big Brother," "Big Bang"
The Eye wins the night among adults 18-49 and total viewers.

[07/24/15 - 08:32 AM]
"The Day the Bomb Dropped" Premieres Sunday, August 2 at 9 PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel(TM)
Written and directed by Leslie Woodhead, the one-hour special gives an hour-by-hour account of the events of August 6, 1945.

[07/24/15 - 08:28 AM]
ABC's "Rookie Blue" Grows 14% to Earn a New Season High in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, July 23.

[07/24/15 - 07:37 AM]
CBS News' Broadcasts Maintain Television Year-to-Date Viewer Growth and Earn Solid Returns with Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of July 13-19.

[07/24/15 - 07:18 AM]
ESPN to Televise NBA Africa Game 2015
The game will emanate from Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa, and will air exclusively on ESPN in the U.S.

[07/24/15 - 06:01 AM]
Ed Sheeran Set to Rock NBC with a One-Hour Special, "Ed Sheeran - Live at Wembley Stadium," Sunday, Aug. 16
The special shows the global superstar performing his biggest hits, including his breakthrough Grammy-nominated single "The A Team" and worldwide #1 smash "Thinking Out Loud," as well as a one-of-a-kind duet with Sir Elton John.

[07/24/15 - 04:01 AM]
Viewers Are Craving for Dylan Neal and Brook Burns to Reunite in "Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die," The Second Installment in the "Gourmet Detective" Mystery Movie Franchise
Said original movie premieres Sunday, August 2 at 9:00/8:00c on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

[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.







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