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[10/01/15 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 1
Updates include: USA cancels summer drama "Graceland"; HBO in "preliminary discussions" for "Watchmen" TV series; and Left Bank Pictures developing a "Strike Back" feature film.

[10/01/15 - 02:50 PM]
Bounce TV Posts Its Best Quarter Ever, September Becomes Most-Watched Month in Its History, Newest Original Sitcom "In the Cut" Becomes #1 Series
Bounce TV spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2015.

[10/01/15 - 01:10 PM]
Golf Channel Posts Most-Watched Third Quarter Ever
Golf Channel spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2015.

[10/01/15 - 12:52 PM]
ABC Renews "500 Questions" for Season Two
Produced by United Artists Media Group in association with Warner Horizon Television, the series will return in 2016.

[10/01/15 - 12:50 PM]
CBS Brings "CBS All Access" Subscription Service to Windows 10
The service will also be available later this year on Windows 10 mobile phones as well as Xbox 360 and coming to Xbox One in early 2016.

[10/01/15 - 12:38 PM]
"Mike Tyson Mysteries" Rings In Round Two on Adult Swim
The show's sophomore run kicks off Sunday, November 1 at 12:15 a.m. ET/PT on the network.

[10/01/15 - 12:18 PM]
GSN Completes Most-Watched 3rd Quarter Ever in Primetime and Total Day in Key Demos
GSN spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2015.

[10/01/15 - 11:57 AM]
FX's "Fargo" Rolling Out the Waffle Wagon Before October 12 Premiere
The Fargo Waffle Wagon will be offering free Waffles on a Stick to consumers and fans in the three locations, culminating in New York City on the weekend before the premiere.

[10/01/15 - 11:39 AM]
Hallmark Channel Debuts Part One of "Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge" December 2015 in Countdown to Christmas
The original world premiere stars Katie Findlay, Wyatt Nash, Ted McGinley and Faith Ford.

[10/01/15 - 11:16 AM]
"The Tonight Show" Outperforms "Late Show" in 18-49 and Total Viewers for Season Premiere Week of Sept. 21-25
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 21-25.

[10/01/15 - 11:15 AM]
"Cutthroat Kitchen: Superstar Sabotage" Tournament Returns with Brand-New Roster of All-Star Competitors
The primetime event begins Wednesday, November 4, and culminates in a final showdown between the four heat winners on Wednesday, December 2, where the grand prize is awarded.

[10/01/15 - 10:53 AM]
ABC Talent and Casting Presents the 2015 ABC Discovers: New York Talent Showcase Tuesday, October 6
The live performance will feature actors performing original one-act scenes to an audience of entertainment professionals.

[10/01/15 - 10:37 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Official Season Three Trailer and Key Art for Hit Original Series "Black Sails"
"Black Sails" won two Emmy(R) Awards in 2014, for Outstanding Special and Visual Effects in a Supporting Role, and Outstanding Sound Editing, and was recently renewed for a fourth season.

[10/01/15 - 10:29 AM]
Investigation Discovery Presents Powerful October Programming Slate
Said lineup features the premieres of four new series and debuting new seasons of three fan-favorites.

[10/01/15 - 10:28 AM]
Video: SundanceTV Releases Official Trailer for the Highly Anticipated Second Season of "The Returned"
The highly anticipated season two of the French psychological thriller will make its debut on Saturday, October 31.

[10/01/15 - 10:26 AM]
The Series Premiere of "Code Black" Wins Its Time Period in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.

[10/01/15 - 10:23 AM]
Travel Channel Shifts "Bizarre Foods," "Booze Traveler," and "Uncommon Grounds" to Tuesday Nights
Said offerings will now bookend current Tuesday occupant "Hotel Impossible."

[10/01/15 - 10:23 AM]
ESPN to Exclusively Televise 2015 MLB American League Wild Card Game
Jessica Mendoza will become the first female analyst to call a nationally televised MLB postseason game when she joins fellow analyst John Kruk and play-by-play veteran Dan Shulman.

[10/01/15 - 10:20 AM]
"The Late Show" Posts Its Most Watched and Highest Rated Season Premiere Week in Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34 Since 2011
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 21-25.

[10/01/15 - 09:59 AM]
TBS Lights Up October with "Neighborhood Sessions Featuring Toby Keith," Newest Special from Series Created by State Farm(R)
The televised event will include an intimate performance that Keith gave to remarkable neighbors in his hometown area of Moore, Okla. in September.

[10/01/15 - 09:40 AM]
VH1 "You Oughta Know" New Artist Discovery Franchise Returns with 3rd Annual "VH1 Best Music of 2015: You Oughta Know" Event on Thursday, November 12 at 9PM ET on VH1
Hozier, Ella Henderson, George Ezra, Tori Kelly, James Bay, Nate Ruess, Rachel Platten, Elle King, Miguel and X Ambassadors are among the participating artists.

[10/01/15 - 09:23 AM]
Bravo's Special "Watch What Happens Live One-on-One with Shannon and David Beador" Airs Monday, October 5 at 11PM ET/PT
Viewers saw David's affair unravel on this season's "The Real Housewives of Orange County," and now the couple talks candidly about what led to David's infidelity.

[10/01/15 - 09:15 AM]
"The Affair" Hooks Up with Cynthia Nixon
She'll play a direct and challenging Manhattan couples therapist who is helping Noah and Alison come together after a period of strain.

[10/01/15 - 09:06 AM]
New York Comedy Festival Announces "Comedy Central Live in Brooklyn" and More Than 50 Shows Added to its 2015 Lineup
NYCF will present the first-ever Comedy Central Live show in Brooklyn which will feature stand-up from Hannibal Buress and performances by Nick Kroll, Natasha Leggero, John Mulaney and Jeff Ross with additional talent to be announced.

[10/01/15 - 08:49 AM]
"Chicago P.D." Matches Its Top-Rated Non-Crossover Episode in 12 Months
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.

[10/01/15 - 08:44 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Keeps FOX in Top Spot
The network's juggernaut however dips almost 17% among adults 18-49 from last week's premiere.

[10/01/15 - 08:34 AM]
Disney ABC Television Group and ESPN Encourage Viewers to "Choose Kindness" in New Bullying Prevention Month Campaign
Additionally, ESPN and Disney ABC Television Group are sponsoring the "Choose Kindness" campaign with DoSomething.org.

[10/01/15 - 08:31 AM]
"The Middle" Emerges as the Season's 1st Scripted Series to Build on Its Premiere
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.

[10/01/15 - 08:00 AM]
E!'s Hit Series, "Botched," Returns for Second Half of Season Two with All New Stories of Life-Changing Plastic Surgeries Performed by Renowned Surgeons Dr. Dubrow and Dr. Nassif
Plus: look for "Botched: Post Op" specials following each installment from October 13-27.

[10/01/15 - 07:51 AM]
ABC Grows for the 2nd Week in a Row to Deliver Multi-Month Highs in Late-Night
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 21-25.

[10/01/15 - 07:40 AM]
ION Television Premieres All-New Original Drama Series "Saving Hope" on Tuesday, October 13, at 11/10c
The 13-episode first season will air each Tuesday as part of a two-hour block featuring back-to-back new episodes, with encore runs on Friday nights.

[10/01/15 - 07:40 AM]
A&E Network to Premiere Season Four of Scripted Crime Drama "Unforgettable" Starring Poppy Montgomery on November 13
The new season premieres with back-to-back episodes on Friday, November 13 at 8PM ET/PT and 9PM ET/PT on A&E for a 13-episode run.

[10/01/15 - 07:36 AM]
First Look at "Hemlock Grove's" Final Season
All 10 episodes of the finale season will premiere on Friday, October 23 at 12:01am PT exclusively on Netflix.

[10/01/15 - 07:16 AM]
Netflix Adds Seven New Original Series for Older Kids Bringing Its Global Original Line Up to More Than 35 Series for Kids of All Ages
Highlights include DreamWorks Animation's all-new original family sitcom, "Dawn of the Croods."

[10/01/15 - 06:30 AM]
CBS and Amazon Announce New Agreements for Summer Series and Library Programming
The first new CBS series included in this deal will be next summer's highly anticipated comic-thriller "BrainDead."

[10/01/15 - 06:01 AM]
Robin McGraw Partners with Omaze to Offer Fans a Chance to Walk Their Way Into "Dr. Phil" Show History
This special experience includes a round trip flight to Los Angeles and a stay in a four-star hotel for the winner and a guest of their choice.

[09/30/15 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 30
Updates include: Bethany Joy Lenz, Bruce Greenwood among latest cast in TNT's "Home"; NBC shelves its limited series "The 1970s"; Rick Eid brings Michael Crichton's "Genes" to CBS.

[09/30/15 - 02:31 PM]
Sean Atkins Named President of MTV
Atkins joins MTV from Discovery Communications, where he most recently served as General Manager & Executive Vice President of Digital Media and Strategy.

[09/30/15 - 02:10 PM]
Bob Saget to Guest-Star on New Comedy "Grandfathered"
Saget will play the longtime best friend of Jimmy (John Stamos).

[09/30/15 - 01:37 PM]
Showtime Sports(R) Documentary "I Am Giant: Victor Cruz" to Premiere Friday, Oct. 30 on Showtime(R)
The feature-length film chronicles the New York Giants wide receiver's rise to football stardom, demoralizing injury, and his dramatic attempt at a comeback.

[09/30/15 - 01:33 PM]
Volleyball Great and Fitness Pro Gabrielle Reece Named Host of NBC's Competition Series "STRONG"
From executive producers Dave Broome, Sylvester Stallone and Holly Wofford, the 10-episode series matches everyday women with the world's most elite trainers to conquer obstacles that were once unfathomable.

[09/30/15 - 01:06 PM]
NBC Extends "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" Run at 10 p.m. for Yet Another Week
Also, on Friday, October 2, look for an encore of "The Player" pilot.

[09/30/15 - 01:03 PM]
Rob Morrow and Kelli Williams Guest Star on This Season of ABC Family's Award-Winning Drama Series "The Fosters"
"The Fosters" started production on the second half of the third season today in Los Angeles.

[09/30/15 - 12:53 PM]
Night Two of "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Posts Big Ratings Gains; Week Two Guests Announced
Comedy Central spins the late-night numbers for Tuesday, September 29.

[09/30/15 - 11:58 AM]
Valerie Bertinelli Invites Food Network Viewers Back Into Her Kitchen for More of Her Favorite Recipes in New Season of "Valerie's Home Cooking"
Whether it is a fun poker night, an irresistible Thanksgiving feast, or just a simple Sunday dinner, Valerie offers her tips and tricks for preparing crowd-pleasing, homemade dishes that everyone will enjoy!

[09/30/15 - 11:30 AM]
CBS Extends Friday Lead in Viewers and Moves from Second to First in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 with Live + 3-Day Ratings
CBS further spins the numbers for Friday, September 25.

[09/30/15 - 11:20 AM]
DIY Network Achieved Its Most-Watched Third Quarter Ever
DIY Network spins the numbers for the third quarter to date.

[09/30/15 - 11:18 AM]
HGTV Wraps Third Quarter as #1 in Cable Among W25-54
HGTV spins the numbers for the third quarter to date.

[09/30/15 - 11:14 AM]
NBCSN Tops All Cable Networks in Third Quarter Growth with 130% Viewership Increase from Q3 '14
NBCSN spins the numbers for the third quarter to date.

[09/30/15 - 11:02 AM]
CBS Orders "Hunted," A New Alternative Series Where Participants Go on the Run to Evade Capture by Skilled Investigators
Information regarding premiere date and how to apply to be a participant will be announced at a later date.







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[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[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
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.

[02/26/26 - 10:31 AM]
More Stars Take the Stage to Present at the 98th Oscars
Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani and Maya Rudolph are among the featured talent.

[02/26/26 - 10:30 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Unveils Captivating Sneak Peek Scene from "The Vampire Lestat"
In the new rock and roll centric season, the Vampire Lestat goes on an electric multi-city tour while being haunted by "muses" from his wild and rebellious past.

[02/26/26 - 10:21 AM]
Feed the Children Teams Up with FOX's "Next Level Chef" to Put Child Hunger to Bed
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[02/26/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Running Point" Season Two Returns April 23 on Netflix
Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is no longer the surprise choice to lead the Los Angeles Waves, she's the one everyone is watching.

[02/26/26 - 10:01 AM]
Season Three of the HBO Original Comedy Series "The Comeback" Debuts March 22
New episodes of the eight-episode season will debut weekly leading up to the series finale on Sunday, May 10.

[02/26/26 - 10:00 AM]
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Premiering Tuesday, March 3, new episodes will roll out weekly.

[02/26/26 - 09:14 AM]
FOX Sports Assembles World-Class Broadcast Team for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Headlining FOX MLB's coverage of Team USA matchups and knockout rounds are highly acclaimed play-by-play announcers Joe Davis, Adam Amin and Kevin Kugler; expert analysts John Smoltz, A.J. Pierzynski and Adam Wainwright; and veteran reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci.

[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - "Sunny Nights" Starring Will Forte & D'Arcy Carden
After a critical acclaimed Australian debut, the darkly comedic crime drama starring Will Forte and D'Arcy Carden makes its U.S. debut on March 11 on Hulu.

[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
BritBox Announces April 7th Premiere for "A Taste for Murder"
The six-part crime procedural produced by Eagle Eye Drama and in association with ITV Studios stars Warren Brown, Phyllis Logan, and Cristiana Dell'Anna, and was shot on location in Croatia and Italy last year.

[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces March 19 Premiere Date for "Meal Ticket"
The feature-length documentary from Roc Nation, Known Originals, and Creative Control chronicles the history of a storied basketball tradition - the McDonald's All American Games.