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[10/26/15 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 26
Updates include: FX cancels "Married" after two seasons; E! pulls the plug on "Stewarts & Hamiltons"; and TBS orders comedy pilot from Matt Fogel and Todd Strauss-Schulson.

[10/26/15 - 02:58 PM]
"Scream Queens" Premiere Jumps 130%, Adds 5.2 Million from Delayed Viewing
FOX further spins the numbers for the week of September 21-27.

[10/26/15 - 02:16 PM]
Ricky Gervais Named Host of "73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards"
"We're excited to have Ricky Gervais back to host the most enjoyable awards show of the season in his own inimitable way," said NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt.

[10/26/15 - 12:35 PM]
Kal Penn to Host "Superhuman" Monday, January 4, on FOX; New Two-Hour Competition Special Tests the Limits of Ordinary People with Extraordinary Abilities
The jaw-dropping special will test the abilities of 12 ordinary people to use their extraordinary skills to win a $100,000 grand prize.

[10/26/15 - 11:16 AM]
From KC to NYC, FOX Sports Has 111th World Series Covered
FOX Sports again offers fans extensive, multi-platform coverage on FOX broadcast network, FS1, FOX Sports Regional Networks, FOX Deportes, FOXSports.com, FOX Sports GO and FOX Sports Radio.

[10/26/15 - 11:01 AM]
ABC Family Greenlights Reality Series "Monica the Medium" for a Second Season
The first season finale, where Monica does her first group reading with mothers who have lost their children, airs tomorrow Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/26/15 - 10:45 AM]
Live + 7 Day Ratings: ABC's "Quantico" Catapults 113% in Playback
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of October 5-11.

[10/26/15 - 10:34 AM]
With Live + 7-Day Lift, CBS Moves Into a Tie for First in Adults 18-49
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of October 5-11.

[10/26/15 - 10:15 AM]
TLC Shares Special Halloween Treat with Jack-O-Lantern Live
Viewers will get an all-access pass and an inside look at the Halloween events and Fall Festival at Roloff Farms with 24/7 live feeds.

[10/26/15 - 10:08 AM]
Miramax's "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" Renewed for a Third Season on El Rey Network
The series will air its season two finale with guest star Demi Lovato on El Rey Network on Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/26/15 - 10:04 AM]
FYI's New Original Series "#BlackLove" Premieres Tuesday, December 8 at 10:15PM ET
Viewers will follow five women, including newly single Monet Bell from season one of "Married at First Sight," as they discover the issues that have held them back from finding a fulfilling and loving relationship.

[10/26/15 - 09:04 AM]
VH1's Original Movie "The Breaks" Premieres Monday, January 4 at 9PM ET/PT
"The Breaks" will chronicle the journey of Nikki (Afton Williamson), David (David Call) and DeeVee (Mack Wilds), three friends united by their love of hip-hop, as they work to make their big mark in the music industry.

[10/26/15 - 09:03 AM]
Matthew McConaughey to Return to "SNL" with Musical Guest Adele on Nov. 21
The Academy Award winner recently completed production on "Free State of Jones and Gold."

[10/26/15 - 08:52 AM]
Video: WGN America's Explosive Original Drama "Manhattan" Rocks Opening Night of the New York Television Festival
A screening and panel event was held on Monday, October 19, the opening night of the New York Television Festival, at New York City's SVA Theatre.

[10/26/15 - 08:46 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Continues Its Reign for NBC
Plus: FOX's comedies got a boost from a full hour of primetime NFL coverage.

[10/26/15 - 08:44 AM]
Video: "W/ Bob & David" - First Sketch Released From New Series
The limited series premieres Friday, November 13 only on Netflix and consists of four half-hour episodes and an hour-long "making of" special.

[10/26/15 - 08:20 AM]
NBC Sports Coverage of Last Night's Eagles-Panthers "Sunday Night Football" Game Easily Won the Night in the 56 Local Markets
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 25.

[10/26/15 - 08:16 AM]
Video: AMC Releases Extended Fight Scene from Upcoming Martial Arts Drama "Into the Badlands" Featuring Series Star Daniel Wu
In this killer cut, viewers get a look at the series' incredible choreography, led by fight director Stephen Fung, as lead character Sunny (Daniel Wu) encounters a group of adversaries in the woods, proving he is not one to mess with.

[10/26/15 - 07:16 AM]
Twitter to Partner with CBS News for Iowa Democratic Debate
The debate will be broadcast live November 14 (9:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network and across all CBS News platforms.

[10/26/15 - 07:00 AM]
"American Country Countdown's Top 10 Stories of 2015" Looks Back on Country Music's Biggest and Most Jaw-Dropping Moments of the Year Thursday, December 17, on FOX
The special will include appearances by Jason Aldean, Kix Brooks, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Little Big Town, Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood.

[10/26/15 - 06:03 AM]
Dancing with the Stars: Live! "Dance All Night Tour" Hitting the Road This Winter
The Dance All Night Tour is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production to 43 cities across America starting December 15 in Salt Lake City, UT and running through February 14.

[10/26/15 - 03:11 AM]
Reelz Packs November with New Kennedy-Themed Series and Specials
Highlights include the network's new 10-episode documentary series "The Kennedy Files," which premieres Tuesday, November 10.

[10/25/15 - 08:44 AM]
ABC Televises Two of the Three Highest-Rated Games
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, October 24.

[10/25/15 - 08:42 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Continues Demo Streak for ABC
The Alphabet once again is the night's top draw among adults 18-49.

[10/25/15 - 08:40 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Earns Its Top Rating for an Encore Since Feb. 21
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, October 24.

[10/24/15 - 09:01 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Rises in Latest ABC Victory
The Alphabet reclaims the adults 18-49 crown last night.

[10/24/15 - 08:41 AM]
ABC Wins Friday in Adults 18-49 - "Last Man Standing" Draws Biggest Audience in 8 Months
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, October 23.

[10/24/15 - 08:36 AM]
"Undateable" Equals Its 18-49 Average for the Last Four Episodes That Did Not Have a "Voice" Lead-In Prior to This Season
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, October 23.

[10/24/15 - 07:54 AM]
"Blindspot" Generates the Show's 2nd Biggest Live + 3 Day 18-49 Lift to Date
NBC further spins the numbers for Monday, October 19.

[10/24/15 - 07:06 AM]
"Masterpiece" and PBS Announce New "Sherlock" Special to Premiere on January 1
This is the first time that "Sherlock" has premiered in the US and the UK on the same day.

[10/23/15 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 23
Updates include: ABC's "Blood & Oil," NBC's "The Player" get reduced episode orders; CBS asks for six backup scripts for "Code Black"; and TBS pulls the plug on "Clipped."

[10/23/15 - 03:36 PM]
"Project Runway" Reaches Season Highs
Lifetime spins the numbers for Thursday, October 22.

[10/23/15 - 03:28 PM]
CBS Gives Full Season Order to "Limitless"
The series is the #2 most-watched new show of the television season.

[10/23/15 - 03:07 PM]
Cartoon Network Gets SPOOKY All Hallo-WEEK long! No Tricks, Just TREATS!
Highlights include a "Terror Tales of the Park" marathon from "Regular Show."

[10/23/15 - 02:30 PM]
Dr. Phil McGraw to Guest-Star on New Comedy "Grandfathered"
McGraw will play Dr. Bateman, the first doctor Jimmy (John Stamos) has seen in more than 20 years.

[10/23/15 - 12:45 PM]
More Viewers Watched Portions of CBS News Broadcasts Through the First Four Weeks of the Season Than Any Other Network Newscasts
CBS News spins the numbers for the week of October 12-18.

[10/23/15 - 11:54 AM]
"NCIS: New Orleans," "Blue Bloods," "Hawaii Five-0," "Limitless," "The Good Wife" and "The Amazing Race" Improve on Their Live +3-Day Viewer Lifts
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of October 12-18.

[10/23/15 - 11:50 AM]
Ovation Signs Development Deal with Joel Eisenberg and Steve Hillard for "The Chronicles of Ara" Fantasy Novels
The series is about a muse who inspires all of art and invention, Ara, who is corrupted upon a tragic loss.

[10/23/15 - 11:48 AM]
Week 6 of "Thursday Night Football" on CBS and NFL Network Delivers Increases in Viewers and Household Ratings
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, October 22.

[10/23/15 - 11:00 AM]
Disney XD Orders New Comedy Prank Series "Walk the Prank"
The single-camera series follows a team of practical jokesters who create hilarious over-the-top pranks for an online hidden camera show.

[10/23/15 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Family Announces Additional Winter Premiere Dates
Look for "The Fosters" and "Recovery Road" on Monday, January 18 as well as "Young & Hungry" and "Baby Daddy" on Wednesday, February 3.

[10/23/15 - 10:58 AM]
WGN America to Premiere All-New Gritty Drama Series "Outsiders" January 2016
The 13-episode, one-hour drama explores the epic battle between the Farrell Clan, a tight-knit family of renegades who have lived atop the rugged Shay Mountain for over two hundred years.

[10/23/15 - 10:41 AM]
Video: Watch the First 11 Minutes of Season Four of "MasterChef Junior" Debuting Friday, November 6 on FOX
America's top 24 junior home cooks will enter the kitchen for the first time and jump right into their first mystery box challenge.

[10/23/15 - 10:33 AM]
Video: TNT Offers Viewers Early VOD Preview of Re-imagined Spy Adventure "Legends"
Starting today, the series' fall premiere episode is available via TNT On Demand, tntdrama.com, the Watch TNT mobile app and the TNT YouTube channel, as well as on participating TV providers' platforms and apps.

[10/23/15 - 10:27 AM]
Trailer for AMC's Much Anticipated Series "Preacher" to Make World Premiere During Extended 90-Minute Episode of "The Walking Dead" on November 1st
Said stunt will also include the television premiere of the "Into the Badlands" trailer.

[10/23/15 - 10:22 AM]
TV One Premieres New Original Movie "Stock Option" on Saturday, November 7 at 8 PM ET
Tasha Smith, Amin Joseph, Antonique Smith and Aaron D. Spears star in the project.

[10/23/15 - 10:08 AM]
"Undateable" to Telecast Live on Both the East Coast and West Coast for the Remainder of Its season
Tonight's musical guest is L.A.-based four-piece band Saint Motel performing their summer hit "My Type" and new single "Cold Cold Man."

[10/23/15 - 10:02 AM]
FX Networks Promotes Gina Balian, Nicole Clemens and Jonathan Frank
Balian will serve as Executive Vice President of Limited Series; Clemens is Executive Vice President of Series Development and Frank is Executive Vice President of Current Series.

[10/23/15 - 10:00 AM]
"Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" Gets in the Halloween Spirit with Guest Announcer Kelly Ripa on an All-New Episode, Tuesday, Oct. 27
Ripa will guide viewers through the special Halloween-themed episode from the studio's guest announcer booth.

[10/23/15 - 09:39 AM]
Excluding the NBA Finals Weeks, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Delivers Its Highest-Rated Thursday Telecast in Households Since March
ABC spins the late-night numbers for Thursday, October 22.







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[11/12/26 - 02:30 PM]
NBC Sports' "Coast 2 Coast Tuesday" Highlighted by Celtics-76ers Delivers NBA's Largest Pre-Christmas, Non-NBA Tip-Off Tuesday Audience Ever
Viewership peaked at 4.7 million from 8:45-9:00 p.m. ET during Boston-Philadelphia.

[11/12/26 - 12:02 PM]
Your First Look at "The Spot," A New Psychological Thriller Starring Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor
The series premieres January 13 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

[11/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
MTV's "Caught in the Act: Unfaithful" Renewed for Season Five
Seasons 1 through 4A of the investigative series, hosted by reality TV star Tami Roman, will also be available to stream on Paramount+ starting Wednesday, December 9.

[11/12/26 - 10:01 AM]
Milo Manheim and Jennifer Tilly Return to "School Spirits" Season Four, Maria Dizzia Upped to Series Regular in the Paramount+ Original Series
As previously announced, season four is currently in production in Canada.

[11/12/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Baddest Speechwriter of All" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Clarence B. Jones, Martin Luther King Jr.'s lawyer and speechwriter, reflects on his sacrifices for activism and the surprising truths of making history.

[11/12/26 - 10:01 AM]
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Iconic Comedy "I Love Lucy" with a Special Night of Programming, Thursday, Dec. 17 on CBS
The special will be followed by back-to-back colorized episodes of the classic series: "The Christmas Show" (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) and "Never Do Business with Friends" (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

[11/12/26 - 09:57 AM]
Teyonah Parris Joins "Before I Let Go" as Yasmen, Alongside Danielle Brooks as Hendrix
Two powerhouse talents. Two exciting new additions. Coming to Peacock.

[11/12/26 - 09:15 AM]
Jamie Miller to Open "Kids' Choice Awards (KCAs)" with Special Performance of Viral Hit "Babydoll," Capping an Epic Celebration of Iconic Dance Crazes Through the Decades
Featuring a cast of dancers and a cameo by JYT, the high-energy opening number will celebrate some of pop culture's most memorable dance crazes across the decades before culminating in Miller's performance.

[11/12/26 - 09:10 AM]
Prime Video Welcomes CJ McCollum to "NBA on Prime" Team
In this role, McCollum will make select appearances in studio programming throughout the 2026-27 NBA season beginning tomorrow, November 13 in "NBA Nightcap."

[11/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix's "Big Mistakes" Welcomes Randall Park, Debi Mazar, T.R. Knight and Jeff Perry as Season 2 Wraps Production
Lorenzo de Moor and Poorna Jagannathan were previously announced as new recurring cast members for season 2.

[11/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
NBC Sets Newest "One Chicago" Crossover Event for Jan. 13
Over the three episodes, an unexpected suspect (in the death of a patient at Chicago Med) will be the focus of a dramatic investigation that involves characters from "Med," "Fire" and "P.D."

[11/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
Disney+ to Stream The Game Awards 2026 Live on December 10
Honoring the video game industry's most innovative games, studios and creative talent of 2026, fans will get front-row access to the night's prestigious awards, world premiere game announcements and musical performances as they happen live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

[11/12/26 - 08:45 AM]
"The View" Is Celebrating Season 30 with a Trip to Italy in May 2027
The talk show is taking viewers on an adventure to one of the world's top travel destinations, with great guests and a guided tour of the beautiful country, exploring the food, the culture and everything Italy has to offer.

[11/12/26 - 08:31 AM]
Sara Canning Is Lacing Up Her Stakes as Coach Brady in "Icebreaker," Now in Production
The new college romance drama series is based on the #1 New York Times best-selling novel by Hannah Grace.

[11/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Jean-Michel Basquiat" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Never-before-seen artwork, rare footage and intimate interviews with loved ones explore legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's humanity beyond his work.