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[10/27/15 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 27
Updates include: HBO rescinds its renewal for "The Brink"; NBC rolls back "Truth Be Told" from 13 to 10 episodes; and Yahoo! presses pause on "long-form scripted content."

[10/27/15 - 07:58 PM]
FOX Sports Statement on World Series Game 1 Power Outage
"Before the start of the bottom of the fourth inning of tonight's World Series Game 1, a rare electronics failure caused both the primary and backup generators inside the FOX Sports production compound to lose power."

[10/27/15 - 05:03 PM]
CBS Gives Full Season Order to "Life in Pieces"
On November 5, the series moves to it new regular time period on Thursdays (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) as part the network's launch of entertainment programming on the night.

[10/27/15 - 04:34 PM]
Hallmark Channel Casts a Spell on Viewers with the Special Premiere of "Good Witch Halloween"
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, October 24.

[10/27/15 - 02:02 PM]
"48 Hours: The Hunter" Was Saturday's #1 Program with Viewers and the Night's #1 Non-Sports Program with Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, October 24.

[10/27/15 - 12:30 PM]
FOX Picks Up Full Season of New Comedy "The Grinder"
Season to date, the series has delivered year-over-year gains, lifting FOX's average in the time period by 70% among adults 18-49 versus last fall.

[10/27/15 - 12:12 PM]
Bravo Media Presents a Triple Threat with a New Episode of "Ladies of London" and Premieres of "Vanderpump Rules" and "Apres Ski" on Monday, Nov 2
Then on Friday, November 6, Bravo premieres the all new "Vanderpump Rules After Show" at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/27/15 - 12:06 PM]
Disney Channel Wins October in Targeted Youth Demographics; 24-Hour Disney Junior Channel Is the #1 Preschooler Network for the 31st Consecutive Month
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the month of October.

[10/27/15 - 12:06 PM]
Multiple Award-Winning Actress Jane Lynch to Host "People's Choice Awards 2016"
Lynch stars in the upcoming CBS comedy "Angel from Hell," scheduled to premiere in February.

[10/27/15 - 11:51 AM]
NBCSN Scores Big Finish at Talladega - NASCAR Sprint Cup Race from Talladega Superspeedway Matches NBCSN's Second Highest-Rated Telecast Ever
NBCSN spins the numbers for Sunday, October 25.

[10/27/15 - 11:00 AM]
"Supergirl" Premiere Flys High - Drama Opens as the Season's #1 New Series Premiere in Viewers and Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, October 26.

[10/27/15 - 10:25 AM]
Bravo Media Turns Back Time with a New Three-Part Limited Series "Then and Now with Andy Cohen," Premiering Sunday, December 13 at 10PM ET/PT
In each episode, Cohen, alongside his newsmaker, writer and celebrity guests, focuses on the most influential trends and events that shaped that year and reveal how the past has impacted the cultural nuances of today in unexpected ways.

[10/27/15 - 09:52 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Builds to a 5-Month High in Households
Disney/ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of October 12-16.

[10/27/15 - 09:30 AM]
Season Two of Disney Junior's "Sheriff Callie's Wild West," Starring the Voices of Mandy Moore, Keegan-Michael Key and Iggy Pop, Debuts Sunday, November 1 on Disney Channel
In the season two premiere episode, a yo-yo twirling bandit arrives in Nice and Friendly Corners and learns an important lesson about forgiveness.

[10/27/15 - 09:15 AM]
"Guilty Pleasures" and "Top 5 Restaurants" Return Just in Time for the Holidays with All-New Seasons
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Monday, November 16 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/27/15 - 08:45 AM]
"The All-Star Dog Rescue Celebration" Returns to FOX Thanksgiving Night, Thursday, November 26
Throughout the two-hour family-friendly special, celebrity guests will introduce the audience to adoptable rescue dogs and honor the people who dedicate their lives to caring for animals in need.

[10/27/15 - 08:44 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "Supergirl" Opens Big for CBS
The Eye's newcomer debuts as the season's number one launch in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/27/15 - 08:33 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Special Features Rare Interviews with Hitler's Inner Circle - Eyewitnesses to Nazi Leader's Final 48 Hours in "The Day Hitler Died"
These tapes, thought to be lost to history, were found in an archive in Pittsburgh in 2013.

[10/27/15 - 08:28 AM]
NBC Leads Monday Among the Big 4 Networks in 18-49, With Week-to-Week Gains for "Voice" and "Blindspot"
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, October 26.

[10/27/15 - 08:21 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Outdraws NBC's "The Voice" in Overall Viewers
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, October 26.

[10/27/15 - 08:00 AM]
E! Greenlights Spin-Off of Hit Series "Botched" Sharing Stories of Those "Botched by Nature"
The new one-hour, eight episode series from Evolution Media will air on E! in 2016.

[10/27/15 - 07:48 AM]
It's Time to 'Shine When "Moonshiners" Returns to Discovery Channel on November 17 at 9 PM ET/PT
This season, the shiners set out to reclaim the backwoods to meet the ever-increasing demand of thirsty buyers.

[10/27/15 - 07:41 AM]
Global Music Superstars One Direction to Perform at the "2015 American Music Awards(R)"
They join previously announced host and performer Jennifer Lopez, as well as 5 Seconds of Summer, Selena Gomez and Carrie Underwood.

[10/27/15 - 07:39 AM]
Entertainment One Partners with Hulu on Exclusive Streaming Deal for Supernatural Drama "The Enfield Haunting"
The three-part dramatization looks at the terrifying and bizarre real events that took place at an ordinary house in Enfield, London during the autumn of 1977.

[10/27/15 - 07:18 AM]
Investigation Discovery Premieres "Barbara Walters Presents American Scandals"
The new nine-episode series premieres this Monday, November 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[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.







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