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[08/26/15 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 26
Updates include: Jim Belushi signs onto FOX's "Urban Cowboy"; Maria Bello set for Amazon's "The Trial"; and Eric Kripke, Shawn Ryan bring "Time" to NBC.

[08/26/15 - 11:00 PM]
Remaining 10 Contestants on "Last Comic Standing" to Battle for Grand Prize
These 10 will now compete in a compelling new head-to-head round on Wednesday, September 2.

[08/26/15 - 01:58 PM]
USA Postpones "Mr. Robot" Finale Until Next Week
The previously filmed season finale contains a graphic scene similar in nature to today's tragic events in Virginia.

[08/26/15 - 12:46 PM]
New Details on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Season 3
New faces, both friend and foe, will join the series, including the no-nonsense, highly-skilled and somewhat mysterious leader (Constance Zimmer) of the ATCU (Advanced Threat Containment Unit).

[08/26/15 - 12:07 PM]
Destination America Ignites Fear on the Frozen Frontier with "Alaska Monsters" Season 2 and the World Premiere of "Alaska Haunting"
The former returns with new episodes on Saturday, September 19 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/26/15 - 11:31 AM]
Casting Begins for New NBC Competition Series "Spartan Race"
From the producers of "American Ninja Warrior," "Spartan Race" is the ultimate in team competition.

[08/26/15 - 11:06 AM]
The CW Fall 2015 Key Art
Check out the images for "The Flash," "Jane the Virgin" and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."

[08/26/15 - 10:00 AM]
Disney Television Animation Makes Key Executive Appointments
In recognition of the bold innovation going on at TVA, Eric Coleman has been named Senior Vice President, Original Programming and General Manager, Disney Television Animation.

[08/26/15 - 10:00 AM]
ABC Family Comes to New York Comic Con This October with Fan-Favorite Series and Stars
Talent scheduled to appear include the full cast of "Stitchers" and "Shadowhunters" and all five "Pretty Little Liars."

[08/26/15 - 09:58 AM]
"The Young Pope" - First Official Image
Check out the first official image of Jude Law as Lenny Belardo, Pope Pius XIII, from the upcoming HBO, Sky, Canal + original co-production.

[08/26/15 - 09:00 AM]
Nick Jonas Tapped as Music Curator for the 95th Anniversary Broadcast of Miss America
Nick joins previously announced host Chris Harrison and celebrity judges Brett Eldredge, Taya Kyle, Kevin O'Leary, Amy Purdy and Zendaya.

[08/26/15 - 08:42 AM]
NBC Wins Tuesday Among the Big 4 in All Key Measures, Sweeps Six of Six Half-Hours Among Those Nets in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 25.

[08/26/15 - 08:28 AM]
Ovation TV Gives Viewers a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Art World with the Premiere of "Art Breakers" Sunday, October 4
The four-part series features two of the top art advisors in the country, Miller Gaffney and Carol Lee Brosseau, on their quest to find the hottest artists, commission show-stopping works.

[08/26/15 - 08:27 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Demos for Sixth Consecutive Week
"America's Got Talent" paves the way for another victory by the Peacock.

[08/26/15 - 07:16 AM]
Trust Your Instincts: Investigation Discovery Launches Original Series "Suspicion"
The six-part series launches Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[08/26/15 - 07:07 AM]
MTV's "Look Different" Recognizes Women's Equality Day with Launch of All-New Gender Bias Initiative
MTV launched "Look Different" in April 2014 to illuminate race, gender, and anti-LGBT bias.

[08/26/15 - 05:59 AM]
"Lauren Lake's Paternity Court" Returns for Third Season Monday, September 21
Orion TV has announced two major station upgrades, one in San Francisco, where it moves to CBS owned KBCW and the other in Charlotte, where it will air on Cox Broadcasting owned and operated Fox affiliate, WAXN.

[08/25/15 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 25
Updates include: Debra Winger cast in Netflix's "The Ranch"; Greg Poehler, Rachel Blanchard to lead DirecTV's "You Me Her"; and Alison Sweeney to step down as host of NBC's "The Biggest Loser."

[08/25/15 - 04:57 PM]
Pharrell Williams, Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tori Kelly, A$AP Rocky and Twenty One Pilots Join 2015 "MTV Video Music Awards" Performer Line-Up Sunday, August 30 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on MTV
The 2015 MTV VMAs will feature Miley Cyrus as host.

[08/25/15 - 01:03 PM]
"48 Hours: Decades of Deceit" Is Saturday's #1 Broadcast at 10:00 PM with Adults 25-54, Adults 18-49 and Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, August 22.

[08/25/15 - 12:42 PM]
IFC's Comedy Crib Launches Brand New Slate of Web Series This Fall
IFC's online comedy destination premieres "Suburban Sons," a brand new web series starring Lamorne Morris.

[08/25/15 - 12:05 PM]
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Premieres Monday, September 14, 2015 with Chris Harrison as Host
This season, producers are bringing back the drama to the long-running franchise by reintroducing the ladder format, with the tension and the difficulty building as each contestant makes his or her way closer to $1 million dollars.

[08/25/15 - 11:07 AM]
Joy Behar, Candace Cameron Bure and Paula Faris Named Co-Hosts as the Countdown Begins to Season 19 of "The View"
"As 'The View' embarks on a remarkable 19th season, I am extremely proud to see the legacy of smart and diverse women engaging in entertaining and thought-provoking conversation continue," said Barbara Walters.

[08/25/15 - 10:32 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Inside Look Video of "Ash vs Evil Dead"
This comes on the heels of the official red-band trailer that was digitally released this weekend and features never-before-seen scenes.

[08/25/15 - 10:13 AM]
"War and Peace" Comes to the Flagship Channels of A+E Networks Airing on Lifetime, A&E and History in January 2016
Paul Dano, Lily James, James Norton, Gillian Anderson and Jim Broadbent co-star in the adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's enduring novel.

[08/25/15 - 10:02 AM]
E! Rakes in a Fresh Slate of Fall Programming
Highlights include new seasons of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" (September 20), "Botched" (October 6), "Christina Milian Turned Up" (November 3) and "The Royals" (November 15).

[08/25/15 - 09:48 AM]
TV One Expands Monday Crime and Justice Programming Block with New Original Series "For My Man"
This one-hour series sheds light on the outrageous and shocking stories of women who have been arrested for a crime they committed in the name of love.

[08/25/15 - 09:45 AM]
VH1 Explores the Difficult and Complex Ties That Bind in New Series "VH1 Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn"
The series hopes to shed a little light on the complicated and often misunderstood world of celebrity families who still have to grapple with universal issues - but under a microscope.

[08/25/15 - 09:05 AM]
CBS Sports Announces Broadcast Pairings for Historic 2015 NFL Season
The CBS Television Network, home of Super Bowl 50, begins its 56th year of broadcasting the NFL with Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson as the top team.

[08/25/15 - 09:04 AM]
Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods" with Andrew Zimmern Kicks Off Ninth Season with a Modern Twist on Classic Cultural Dishes
In eight all-new, hour-long episodes, Zimmern continues on his epic journey to illuminate the most unique foods from every corner of the globe.

[08/25/15 - 09:03 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Is the Week's No. 1 Syndie Talker in All Key Measures
Disney/ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of August 10-14.

[08/25/15 - 09:01 AM]
"The Latin Explosion: A New America," A Celebration of Latino Music, To Debut Nov. 16 on HBO and HBO Latino and Be Simulcast in Latin America and the Caribbean
Narrated by John Leguizamo, the project is executive produced by legendary music mogul Tommy Mottola.

[08/25/15 - 08:43 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Share Top Demo Honors
The Alphabet's "Bachelor in Paradise" surges 20% from last week among adults 18-49.

[08/25/15 - 08:43 AM]
NBC Ties for the Monday Win Among the Big 4 in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, August 24.

[08/25/15 - 08:37 AM]
"Bachelor in Paradise" and "Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise" Both Hit Series Highs in Overall Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, August 24.

[08/25/15 - 07:01 AM]
Cablevision and CBS Reach New Comprehensive Content Carriage Agreement
As part of the new agreement, Cablevision is the first cable or satellite provider to announce plans to distribute CBS All Access and Showtime Internet services to its Optimum Online customers.

[08/25/15 - 07:00 AM]
Rusted Development Returns for a Second Season to Discovery Channel on Monday, September 7 at 10PM ET/PT
The series was previously known as "Lords of the Car Hoards."

[08/24/15 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 24
Updates include: Katherine Heigl set as new lead on CBS's "Doubt"; Daniella Alonso cast in TNT's "Animal Kingdom"; and Lynn Whitfield among the first to board OWN's "Greenleaf."

[08/24/15 - 10:01 PM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Voting Results for August 24
Next week, the Top Six finalists will be paired with All-Star partners.

[08/24/15 - 07:07 PM]
Huge Fan Favorite Ben Higgins Searches for Love Again on ABC's Hit Romance Reality Series, "The Bachelor," When It Returns to ABC in January 2016 for Its Landmark 20th Season
The announcement was made live tonight on ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise" show.

[08/24/15 - 03:31 PM]
El Rey Network Founder Robert Rodriguez and Austin, Texas Mayor Steve Adler Proclaim August 25, 2015 "From Dusk Till Dawn Day"
"I'm so proud that From Dusk till Dawn is Austin made and that we can celebrate this day with the community," said Rodriguez.

[08/24/15 - 01:46 PM]
"Fear the Walking Dead" Becomes the #1 Series Premiere in Cable History in Total Viewers and All Key Demos
AMC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 23.

[08/24/15 - 01:40 PM]
Investigation Discovery Shatters Network Records with the New Season Premiere of "Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda," Delivering 3.8 Million Viewers P2+
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 18.

[08/24/15 - 12:43 PM]
"Under the Dome" Is the Week's Top Program in Live +7-Day Lift in Viewers and Adults 18-49 for the Second Straight Week
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of August 3-9.

[08/24/15 - 12:26 PM]
"Total Drama -The Ridonculous Race" Premieres Monday, September 7 at 5:00 p.m. (ET/ PT) on Cartoon Network and the Cartoon Network App
Catch episodes on the Cartoon Network app before they premiere starting the morning of Monday, September 7.

[08/24/15 - 12:10 PM]
"Kevin Hart Presents: Lil Rel Howery: RELevant" Premieres September 5 at 11 p.m.
The special showcases Rel's captivating storytelling style and his uncanny ability to transport audiences into his hilarious world of loveable, outrageous characters.

[08/24/15 - 12:06 PM]
ABC Family's "The Fosters" Hits Multi-Month Highs for Summer Finale; Season Debut of "Young & Hungry" Wins Its Time Period Across Target Demos
ABC Family further spins the numbers for Monday, August 17 and Wednesday, August 19.

[08/24/15 - 11:32 AM]
Rachael Ray Joins Anne Burrell in First-Ever Culinary Boot Camp for Kitchen-Challenged Stars in Celebrity Edition of "Worst Cooks in America"
The all-star recruits are: Dean Cain, Ellen Cleghorne, Jenni "Jwoww" Farley, Chris Soules, Jaleel White, Kendra Wilkinson and Barry Williams.

[08/24/15 - 11:30 AM]
Video: "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" - Double Tap to Unwrap All-New "Detective Skills with Hitchcock and Scully" Webisodes
The new season kicks off Sunday, September 27 at 8:30/7:30c.

[08/24/15 - 11:02 AM]
TV One's "News One Now" Explores New Orleans School System Post-Hurricane Katrina in One-Hour Special
"The New Orleans Charter School Revolution: Ten Years After Katrina" airs this Friday, August 28 at 9 a.m. ET.







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