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[09/24/15 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 24
Updates include: TNT axes Jennifer Beals-led drama "Proof"; Sam Jaeger, Harold Perrineau cast in "Poor Richard's Almanack" at USA; and Steven Soderbergh to bring experimental "Mosaic" to HBO.

[09/24/15 - 05:45 PM]
This Monday on FOX, Don't Miss a Special Two-Part Trailer for "The X-Files" During "Gotham" and "Minority Report"
Plus: watch the latest promo for Monday's installment of "Gotham."

[09/24/15 - 02:04 PM]
"America's Game of the Week" Powers NFL on FOX to Second-Best Start Ever
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, September 20.

[09/24/15 - 12:51 PM]
GSN Expands Its "Skin Wars" Franchise and Greenlights New 8-Episode Spinoff "Skin Wars: Fresh Paint" for 2016
The project first aired as a one-hour special in August 2015.

[09/24/15 - 12:31 PM]
"The Tonight Show" Wins Week of Sept. 14-18 in 18-49 and Total Viewers Over "Late Show"
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 14-18 as well as the 2014-2015 season.

[09/24/15 - 11:59 AM]
Hip Hop Legend Ja Rule Takes Over MTV with New Series "Follow the Rules" Premiering on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
The comedic half-hour docu-series is centered around Grammy(R)-nominated rapper turned actor, Ja Rule, and the hectic household that he and his wife Aisha are trying to keep under control.

[09/24/15 - 11:58 AM]
"Nightline" Is #1 for 2014-15 Television Season - First Time Winning in New Time Slot
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 14-18 as well as the 2014-2015 season.

[09/24/15 - 11:34 AM]
NBC to Keep "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" at 10 PM on Tuesdays for Another Week
The newcomer was previously scheduled to air at 8:00/7:00c beginning September 29.

[09/24/15 - 11:30 AM]
Paging Dr. K for a Second Season of Wild Animal Emergencies on "Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER" on Nat Geo WILD
New episodes kick off Saturday, October 3 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[09/24/15 - 11:09 AM]
"Devious Maids" Renewed for Fourth Season
The network has ordered 10 episodes of the ABC Studios-produced program.

[09/24/15 - 10:53 AM]
Jesse Metcalfe Headlines Hallmark Channel's Series of Movies "Chesapeake Shores" Premiering 2016
Meghan Ory, Treat Williams, Diane Ladd and Barbara Niven are also featured in the debut installment.

[09/24/15 - 10:41 AM]
ABC Bumps "Beyond the Tank" Return Back a Week for Encore of "Quantico" Premiere
The new drama premieres this Sunday at 10:00/9:00c with said encore on Tuesday, September 29.

[09/24/15 - 10:19 AM]
Nickelodeon Takes Fans Back to the '90s with the Launch of "The Splat," Brand-New Destination for Iconic Nick Content, Starting Monday, Oct. 5, On TeenNick
"The Splat" will dive deep to create a retro experience filled with landmark Nickelodeon programs.

[09/24/15 - 10:11 AM]
"Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo," The Comedy Star's First HBO Stand-Up Special, Debuts Oct. 17
Directed by Chris Rock and taped May 29 before a live audience at New York's iconic Apollo Theater, the one-hour special features Schumer talking about her life.

[09/24/15 - 10:01 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Lionsgate Announce Cast for New Original Drama Series "Greenleaf"
Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Merle Dandridge, Lamman Rucker, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, Kim Hawthorne and Desiree Ross will co-star in the project.

[09/24/15 - 09:57 AM]
"Dateline" Starts 24th Season Strong as Third Quarter's #1 Newsmagazine
Keith Morrison kicks off season 24 by following the case of Susan Casey, a loving mother of four who vanished just 20 steps from her apartment in a small Montana town.

[09/24/15 - 09:31 AM]
The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, Guest Stars in a Special Episode of Disney Junior's "Doc McStuffins"
In the episode airing on Child Health Day, the First Lady invites Doc and other kids who are making a difference in their community to the White House to be honored in a special ceremony.

[09/24/15 - 09:07 AM]
Hulu Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to "The Goldbergs"
All past episodes of the hilarious comedy series are streaming exclusively on Hulu beginning this Thursday, September 24.

[09/24/15 - 09:01 AM]
STARZ PLAY Now Available on Samsung Smart TVs
The launch marks STARZ PLAY's most recent successful deployment for the STARZ TV Everywhere service and another extension that brings the popular app and experience directly to the television.

[09/24/15 - 08:59 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Returns on Top for FOX
The network's juggernaut wins the evening by a wide margin among adults 18-49.

[09/24/15 - 08:52 AM]
"Mysteries of Laura" Captures Its Top 18-49 Rating Since Feb. 25
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 23.

[09/24/15 - 08:42 AM]
All 5 of ABC's Wednesday Series Return Up from their Season Finales
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 23.

[09/24/15 - 08:21 AM]
Video: "Nathan For You" Season Three Premieres Thursday, October 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
In this new season, Nathan attempts to start a nationwide fitness craze, help a hotel cater to sexually active parents, and pull off the most astonishing life transformation ever to be broadcast on television.

[09/24/15 - 06:30 AM]
CMT Updates Premiere of "I Love Kellie Pickler"
The series - starring Pickler and her husband, Kyle Jacobs - will now launch on Thursday, November 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/24/15 - 06:07 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Returns to Brooklyn for a Week of Shows with an All Star Line Up of Guests
The lineup of guests includes Jay Z, Bill Murray, Michael J. Fox, Bradley Cooper, American Ballet Theater Principal Ballerina Misty Copeland, Howard Stern, and more.

[09/23/15 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 23
Updates include: Shondaland developing new medical drama for ABC; Dave Jeser, Matt Silverstein are "Straight Outta Calabasas" for FOX; and Tom Payne cast in key role on AMC's "The Walking Dead."

[09/23/15 - 02:51 PM]
An All-New "CMT Instant Jam" with 5-Time Grammy Nominee Hunter Hayes Premieres Saturday, September 26 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
The one-hour show gives a behind-the scenes look at all the moments leading up to the free pop-up concert.

[09/23/15 - 01:50 PM]
OWN Delivers Most-Watched Night in Network History
OWN spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 22.

[09/23/15 - 12:54 PM]
National Geographic Channel and GE, Along with Imagine Entertainment and Asylum Entertainment, Partner on Revolutionary New Series "Breakthrough"
Angela Bassett, Peter Berg, Paul Giamatti, Akiva Goldsman, Ron Howard and Brett Ratner are among the featured auspices.

[09/23/15 - 12:50 PM]
Esquire Network Raises a Glass to the Culinary World's Toughest Test When "Uncorked" Premieres November 10th at 10PM ET/PT
Only 230 people across the globe have passed the test in its 40 + year history, but this accomplishment allows a person entry into one of the world's most exclusive clubs, where membership can lead to some of the most desirable jobs in the food and wine industry.

[09/23/15 - 11:51 AM]
TV One's "Unsung" Premieres a New Line-Up of Hitmakers Beginning Wednesday, October 7 at 8 P.M. ET
On tap are installments featuring KC and The Sunshine Band, Kashif, Chante Moore, Lakeside, H-Town, Jennifer Holliday and Nate Dogg.

[09/23/15 - 11:39 AM]
Video: Starz Releases New Behind-the-Scenes Clip for the Highly Anticipated Series "Ash vs Evil Dead" Revealing Why Ash Might be the Most Reluctant Hero
Campbell reprises his role as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario, and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead.

[09/23/15 - 10:40 AM]
VH1 Keeps the Game Going with a Fifth Season Greenlight for "Basketball Wives: LA"
Season four wraps on Sunday, October 4 with a reunion special the following Sunday, October 11.

[09/23/15 - 10:01 AM]
FX Renews "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll" for Second Season
The 10-episode second season will return in 2016 with stars Leary, Elizabeth Gillies, John Corbett, Elaine Hendrix, Robert Kelly and John Ales.

[09/23/15 - 09:26 AM]
"Limitless" Premieres as Tuesday's Most Watched New Series
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 22.

[09/23/15 - 09:21 AM]
The BET "Hip Hop Awards" 2015 Will Bring the Biggest Names in Hip Hop to the Biggest Stage in Hip Hop
T.I., Fetty Wap, Rich Homie Quan, Dej Loaf, Kid Ink, Young Dro, DJ Mustard, DJ Premier are confirmed as performers.

[09/23/15 - 08:48 AM]
"Best Time Ever" Jumps 22% vs. Last Week's Premiere, Hits a 10-Month Slot High Excluding "The Voice"
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 22.

[09/23/15 - 08:44 AM]
AHC's Original Series "America: Facts vs. Fiction" Returns with Host Jamie Kaler
Season three kicks off with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, October 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/23/15 - 08:39 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Paves the Way for NBC Demo Victory
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[09/23/15 - 08:29 AM]
"The Muppets" Opens as Tuesday's No. 1 New Series in Adults 18-49, Delivering a 2-Year High for ABC in the Time Period
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 22.

[09/23/15 - 08:26 AM]
ESPN College Football Week 3: TV's Two Most-Watched Games, Led by No. 15 Ole Miss at No. 2 Alabama
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, September 19.

[09/23/15 - 08:12 AM]
HBO Drama Series "The Leftovers" Returns for Its Second Season Oct. 4
The cast of season two includes Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler, Carrie Coon, Ann Dowd, Margaret Qualley, Chris Zylka, Regina King, Kevin Carroll, Jovan Adepo and Janel Moloney.

[09/23/15 - 07:40 AM]
"Monday Night Football" Helps ESPN Win the Night among All Networks
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, September 21.

[09/23/15 - 07:12 AM]
Notre Dame Football on NBC Averaging Nearly 4 Million Viewers Through Two Games
NBC spins the numbers for its Notre Dame Football coverage to date this season.

[09/23/15 - 07:02 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Announces First-Week Guests
Comedic superstar Kevin Hart will be Noah's first guest when the series debuts on Monday, September 28 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.

[09/23/15 - 06:05 AM]
Amazon Announces Lineup for its 2015 Fall Pilot Season
Anna Camp, Flea, Ryan Kwanten, Shaquille O'Neal, Terry O'Quinn, Chris Parnell, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Christina Ricci and David Strathairn are among the featured talent.

[09/22/15 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 22
Updates include: Susan Sarandon departs "Graves" at Epix; Paramount Television developing Jack Ryan TV series; and Mo Collins to star in potential comedy for ABC.

[09/22/15 - 03:31 PM]
Electus International Unveils Format Slate for MIPCOM 2015
This new block of television programming, which all premiered or had new seasons air this summer, includes original series concepts developed by Electus and its creative partners, as well as successful third party series that Electus has acquired for international distribution.

[09/22/15 - 02:02 PM]
Kirsten Is Haunted by a Stitch in a Special Halloween Episode of "Stitchers," Airing Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family
Jeremy Sumpter guest stars in the special installment of the series.

[09/22/15 - 12:34 PM]
Bravo Media's "Married to Medicine" Prescribes a Fiery Two-Part Reunion Kicking Off Sunday, September 27 at 9PM ET/PT
The conclusion airs the following Sunday, October 4 at 9:00/8:00c.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
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The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
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[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
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The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
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Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
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After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
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"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
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