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[08/05/15 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 5
Updates include: FOX gives put pilot order to "Horrorstör"; Kim Raver to guest on "Bones"; and AnnaLynne McCord latest cast in season two of ABC's "Secrets & Lies."

[08/05/15 - 02:02 PM]
Crackle Expands Its Collection of Originals with the Auction House Drama "The Art of More," Beginning Thursday, November 19
The streaming network also released the first-look trailer for the 10-episode, hour-long drama which delves into the underbelly and surprisingly cutthroat and glamorous world of premium auction houses.

[08/05/15 - 02:01 PM]
Casting News: Wally West Races Onto "The Flash"!
Keiynan Lonsdale will be joining the show this winter in the role, an iconic character from the Flash Universe who became the speedster known as Kid Flash.

[08/05/15 - 02:01 PM]
Crackle Announces Premiere Dates for New Original Series and Reveals Details for New "Always On" Viewing Experience
Highlights include new offerings "The Art of More" (Thursday, November 19) and "SuperMansion" (Thursday, October 8).

[08/05/15 - 01:26 PM]
Animated Short-Form Series "Descendants Wicked World" to Premiere September 18 on Disney Channel and Its Digital Platforms
Providing the voices of the animated characters are the movie's stars: Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Mitchell Hope, Brenna D'Amico, Sarah Jeffery and Dianne Doan.

[08/05/15 - 12:51 PM]
Roma Downey's "Answered Prayers" Moves to a New Time Slot on TLC
The series will now air at the earlier time of 8:00/7:00c on Sunday nights.

[08/05/15 - 12:51 PM]
Disney's "Descendants" Soars to Over 10.5 Million Total Viewers and Over 5 Million Kids 2-11 in Live + 3 Ratings
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, July 31.

[08/05/15 - 12:01 PM]
Regular Becomes Royalty in New TLC Series "Suddenly Royal"
The seven-episode series premieres Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[08/05/15 - 11:21 AM]
Video: "The Leftovers" Season 2: Trailer #1 (HBO)
As previously announced, season two will roll out on Sunday, October 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/05/15 - 10:49 AM]
It's a Night of Stars as Cast Members from ABC Family's "Melissa & Joey," "Baby Daddy" and "Job or No Job" Participate in Live Twitter Chat with Fans on August 5 During East Coast Broadcasts
Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, Sterling Knight, Matthew Lawrence, Andrew Lawrence, Ayla Kell, Greer Grammer and Kevin Fonteyne are among the participants from the former series.

[08/05/15 - 10:09 AM]
For One Night Only, Animal Planet's Fan-Favorite Show "Gator Boys" Slithers Its Way Back to the Small Screen This August
Look for four back-to-back episodes on Monday, August 17 beginning at 7:00/6:00c.

[08/05/15 - 09:36 AM]
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Return to Host "The 49th Annual CMA Awards" Live from Nashville on the ABC Television Network
The return of the popular pair was announced by reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town during "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock," which aired last night on ABC.

[08/05/15 - 08:44 AM]
NBC Wins Tuesday Among the Big 4 in Every Key Measure, With "America's Got Talent" the #1 Show of the Night in All Key Categories
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 4.

[08/05/15 - 08:33 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Keeps NBC on Top
The Peacock is the night's top draw among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/05/15 - 08:25 AM]
ABC Scores a Tuesday Summertime Non-Sports High with the "CMA Music Festival"
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 4.

[08/05/15 - 08:01 AM]
BET Networks Remembers the Tragic Event and Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina with New Original BET News Special "Katrina 10 Years Later: Through Hell in High Water" Premiering on Wednesday, August 26, at 8 PM ET/PT
Said event will be hosted by BET News Correspondent Jeff Johnson and featuring award-winning actor Wendell Pierce.

[08/05/15 - 07:40 AM]
IFC Orders Pilot Presentations of Three Original Comedies to Shoot This Fall
Dan Harmon, Jim Norton and Sara Schaefer are among the featured auspices.

[08/05/15 - 07:34 AM]
NBC Sports Group and Notre Dame Football Celebrate 25th Season on NBC
Said coverage kicks off when the "Fighting Irish" host the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, September 5 at 7:30/6:30c on NBC.

[08/05/15 - 05:31 AM]
Newcomer Shanice Williams Cast as Dorothy in NBC's Holiday Production of "The Wiz Live!"
NBC recently raised the project's star quotient in a big way by adding multi-award winners and A-list stars Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige to the telecast.

[08/05/15 - 05:01 AM]
"3%" Will Be the First Netflix Original Series 100% Made in Brazil
"3%" is a dramatic thriller that brings viewers into a world divided into progress and devastation.

[08/04/15 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 4
Updates include: James Cromwell among latest cast in HBO's "The Young Pope"; Yahoo! discussing "future opportunities" for "Community"; and Andrew Ridings to play Craig T. Nelson's son in NBC's "Coach" revival.

[08/04/15 - 04:40 PM]
David Alan Grier Gives Paws to the Cowardly Lion in NBC's "The Wiz Live!"
Grier will play the Cowardly Lion, who asks Dorothy if he can join her in her journey down the Yellow Brick Road and ask the Wiz for some courage, which he is severely lacking.

[08/04/15 - 03:22 PM]
Floyd Mayweather to Face Andre Berto Saturday, Sept. 12 at MGM Grand Garden Arena Live on Showtime PPV(R)
If triumphant, Mayweather would match the record of the late heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, who retired in April 1956 with a record of 49-0.

[08/04/15 - 02:08 PM]
Rousey Wave Swells Numbers for FOX Sports 1
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Saturday, August 1.

[08/04/15 - 12:54 PM]
Syfy and Universal Cable Productions' "The Magicians" Begins Season One Production in Vancouver
The 13 episode season will air in early 2016 on Syfy.

[08/04/15 - 12:07 PM]
Disney's "Descendants" Powers Disney Channel to Primetime Sweep and Over 1-Year Highs
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of July 27-August 2.

[08/04/15 - 12:02 PM]
Casting News: "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" Gets Savage
Danish actor Casper Crump has been cast as the immortal Vandal Savage.

[08/04/15 - 11:26 AM]
Animal Planet Runs 12-Hour Marathon of Lion Programming, Dedicated to Cecil the Lion, On August 10 -- World Lion Day
Animal Planet's roaring about World Lion Day to honor the majestic lion - one of the most revered species on the planet - whose numbers are in decline.

[08/04/15 - 11:20 AM]
ABC Announces Kristen Bell Will Host "It's Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown" Special, Airing November 30
The anniversary special will celebrate 50 years of the iconic classic that has brought joy and a television watching tradition at the holidays for generations of fans.

[08/04/15 - 11:07 AM]
"48 Hours: Fall from Grace" Is Saturday's #1 Program with Adults 25-54 and Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, August 1.

[08/04/15 - 10:37 AM]
Showtime(R) Sets World Television Premiere Date for "Prophet's Prey"
The film, due on Saturday, October 10, focuses on the tyrannical cult leader Warren Jeffs.

[08/04/15 - 10:37 AM]
FOX Sports Telecasts Premier Boxing Champions Under Multi-Year Media Rights Deal
FOX Sports 1 premieres "Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays," a new, live primetime boxing series on Tuesday, Sept. 8 (9:00 PM ET), which continues for a total of 21 shows through the end of June.

[08/04/15 - 10:32 AM]
The Jackson Family Legacy Lives on in New Series, "The Jacksons: Next Generation," Premiering October 2nd on Lifetime
The series focuses on the third generation of the famed Jackson family - Taj, Taryll and TJ - Tito Jackson's sons and nephews of the famed Jackson 5.

[08/04/15 - 10:26 AM]
Video: "Sneaky Pete" Trailer Starring Giovanni Ribisi and Guest Starring Bryan Cranston!
The pilot is executive produced by David Shore, Bryan Cranston and Seth Gordon and will be available on Amazon for free for only 30 days beginning this Friday, August 7.

[08/04/15 - 10:11 AM]
Video: El Rey Network and Miramax(R) Release Robert Rodriguez Featurette from Season Two of the Supernatural Crime Saga "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series"
Rodriguez gives viewers an exclusive glimpse at the new season.

[08/04/15 - 10:05 AM]
Hulu's "The Way" Casting - Hugh Dancy
Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan also star in the 10-episode series, which is slated to premiere early next year.

[08/04/15 - 10:04 AM]
"Drunk History" Season 3 Premieres Tuesday, September 1 at 10:30 p.m. on Comedy Central
Tony Hale, Greg Kinnear, Justin Long, Christopher Meloni, Stephen Merchant and Jason Ritter guest star in the season opener.

[08/04/15 - 09:39 AM]
Tuesdays Are About to Get Twist'd with the Return of Kevin Hart's Hilarious Fake Reality Show "Real Husbands of Hollywood" and the Premiere of "Punk'd" on BET Beginning Tuesday August 18
Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, Nelly, Duane Martin, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams and Dondre Whitfield co-star in the new season of the former series.

[08/04/15 - 09:32 AM]
ABC Family Starts Production on Drama Pilot "Stay" and Announces Full Cast
Skeet Ulrich will portray Shane Brenner, a recently widowed father who has mysteriously packed up his daughters to move them across country, but is stranded by a storm at a mysterious old hotel.

[08/04/15 - 09:03 AM]
American Pharoah's Victory in Haskell Invitational on NBC Is Most-Watched Summer Race in 13 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 2.

[08/04/15 - 08:51 AM]
NBC Sweeps Monday in All Key Measures Among the Big 4, Wins 6 of 6 Half-Hours in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, August 3.

[08/04/15 - 08:35 AM]
ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" Monday Debut Surges by Double Digits From Its Sunday Premiere in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, August 3.

[08/04/15 - 08:20 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "American Ninja Warrior"
The Peacock nearly doubles its closest competitor among adults 18-49.

[08/04/15 - 07:10 AM]
WE tv Greenlights a Second Season of "Cutting It: In the ATL" Following the Show's Strong Season One Performance
WE tv has ordered 10 one-hour episodes, up from nine in season one.

[08/03/15 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 3
Updates include: Carla Gugino set as new female lead in Showtime's "Roadies"; Max von Sydow, Ian McShane bound for "Game of Thrones" at HBO; and Noël Wells to star in Comedy Central's "Bad Couple."

[08/03/15 - 10:01 PM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Voting Results for August 3
Next week, on Monday, August 10, the competition intensifies when four of the Top 14 finalists will be eliminated.

[08/03/15 - 05:28 PM]
Casting News: Lucy Lane is Coming to "Supergirl"
Jenna Dewan-Tatum has been cast in the recurring role of the younger Ms. Lane.

[08/03/15 - 04:36 PM]
Vivica A. Fox, Romeo Miller and Debbi Morgan Lead Ensemble Cast in TV One's Original Holiday Movies
"Royal Family Thanksgiving" and "Royal Family Christmas" are both on tap for the holiday season.

[08/03/15 - 02:29 PM]
FOX Sports Announces CONCACAF Champions League Schedule
In all, 16 CONCACAF Champions League games are televised live across FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Soccer Plus from August to October.

[08/03/15 - 02:25 PM]
"Save My Life: Boston Trauma" Is Up by Double Digits to Series Highs Among Key Women
ABC News spins the numbers for Sunday, August 2.







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[01/14/26 - 08:31 AM]
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[01/14/26 - 08:30 AM]
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[01/14/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[01/14/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[01/14/26 - 06:29 AM]
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[01/14/26 - 05:19 AM]
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[01/14/26 - 04:01 AM]
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