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[10/30/15 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 30
Updates include: Comedy Central sets cast, director for "Overanalyzers"; NBC eyes re-imagining of "The Nutcracker"; and Tom Hertz, Chris Case land new series projects.

[10/30/15 - 04:40 PM]
Video: Watch an Exclusive First Look at the New FOX Drama "Lucifer"
Look for an all-new promo that will debut during tomorrow's World Series game.

[10/30/15 - 01:49 PM]
A+E Networks and iHeartMedia's "Shining a Light: A Concert for Progress on Race in America" Sells Out in Three Hours
The concert will be recorded at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 18 and will air on Friday, November 20 at 8PM ET/PT across the entire A+E Networks portfolio.

[10/30/15 - 01:29 PM]
More Than 100 Million People Watch All or Part of CBS News's Major Broadcast's Through the Fifth Week of the 2015-2016 Season
CBS News spins the numbers for the week of October 19-25.

[10/30/15 - 01:11 PM]
HBO NOW Unveils Movember Collection, Celebrating the Most Iconic Moustaches in HBO History to Raise Awareness for Men's Health
Subscribers can check out the full collection starting November 2, and a 30-day free trial of HBO NOW will be available to new subscribers throughout the month.

[10/30/15 - 12:56 PM]
Video: Watch Some of "Idol's" Biggest Moments in an All-New Promo
"American Idol XV" premieres this January on FOX.

[10/30/15 - 12:21 PM]
"Longmire" Will Return to Netflix for Season Five
Said announcement was made via the show's Facebook page today.

[10/30/15 - 12:01 PM]
ABC Family's "25 Days of Christmas" Programming Event Begins Tuesday, December 1
Also, the network will air "Beyond the Shadows: The Making of Shadowhunters," which gives an inside look at the upcoming saga series.

[10/30/15 - 11:57 AM]
Hulu Original "11.22.63" Premieres Presidents Day 2016
The nine-hour limited event series based upon the New York Times best-selling 2011 novel written by Stephen King premieres Presidents Day, February 15, 2016, on Hulu.

[10/30/15 - 11:53 AM]
Conan O'Brien Joins First Lady Michelle Obama on Trip to Visit U.S. Troops In Qatar
As with his other recent excursions abroad, O'Brien's trip to Qatar with the First Lady will be taped to appear as part of an episode of "Conan" airing later this year.

[10/30/15 - 11:30 AM]
Video: New Teaser Art and Promo for "The X-Files"
Said promo will premiere during tomorrow night's World Series coverage on FOX.

[10/30/15 - 11:17 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: "NCIS: Los Angeles" Scores Season Best 3-Day Audience
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of October 19-25.

[10/30/15 - 11:05 AM]
ESPN Statement Regarding Grantland
"Effective immediately we are suspending the publication of Grantland," said the network.

[10/30/15 - 10:39 AM]
The CW Gets Into the Spirit with Its Schedule of Upcoming Holiday Specials
"Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown" will kick things off on Tuesday, November 24 at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/30/15 - 10:31 AM]
AMC Renews "The Walking Dead" and "Talking Dead"
"The Walking Dead" has been the #1 show on television among adults 18-49 for the last three years.

[10/30/15 - 10:00 AM]
Pitbull Returns to Ring in 2016 on "Pitbull's New Year's Revolution" Thursday, December, 31, on FOX
After a hit international tour, Mr. 305 will return to Miami to ring in the New Year.

[10/30/15 - 09:29 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "Quantico" Delivers the Season's 2nd-Largest Playback Increase in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for Sunday, October 25.

[10/30/15 - 09:00 AM]
"Vice Special Report: Countdown to Zero" Debuts Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, Exclusively on HBO
The special will also be available on HBO NOW and HBO GO.

[10/30/15 - 08:34 AM]
ABC Delivers Thursday's Top Entertainment Programming for the 6th-Straight Week
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 29.

[10/30/15 - 08:31 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Thursday Night Football" Continues Its Reign for CBS
Plus: FOX's "Sleepy Hollow" gets a big boost from its "Bones" crossover.

[10/30/15 - 08:24 AM]
"Blacklist" Grows, Matches Its Highest 18-49 Rating Since the Show's Oct. 1 Season Premiere
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 29.

[10/30/15 - 08:00 AM]
"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Returns with Season 11 Premiering Sunday, November 15 at 9PM ET/PT on E!
Plus: look for "Keeping Up: The Kardashians Rewind" special on Sunday, November 1 at 8:30/7:30c.

[10/30/15 - 07:53 AM]
"The Profit" Sets CNBC Primetime Record
CNBC further spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 28.

[10/30/15 - 06:00 AM]
The Disney/ABC Television Group Launches Updated WATCH Disney Channel, WATCH Disney XD and WATCH Disney Junior Apps for the New Apple TV
Utilizing Apple's tvOS platform, the apps now come alive with motion and sound while kids explore what to watch.

[10/30/15 - 05:01 AM]
"Adele Live in New York City," A One-Night-Only Concert Special from Radio City Music Hall, Set to Air Dec. 14 on NBC
This extraordinary performance will mark the artist's first concert in the U.S. since fall 2011 and her largest ever show to date in New York.

[10/29/15 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 29
Updates include: ABC extends "The Muppets" to 16 episodes; FOX trims midseason drama "Lookinglass" to 11 episodes; and Fox Television Stations clears "The Real" for seasons three and four.

[10/29/15 - 02:30 PM]
ABC Family, ABC Studios and ABC Signature Ink Development Deal with McG's Wonderland Sound & Vision
McG is an executive producer on the ABC Family comedy "Kevin from Work" and upcoming saga series "Shadowhunters."

[10/29/15 - 12:33 PM]
Bravo Media Hops Across the Pond with the Acquisition of "The Real Housewives of Cheshire" Premiering Saturday, November 14 at 12PM ET/PT
The 10-episode series follows the glamorous lives of six ladies who run in Cheshire's most exclusive social circle.

[10/29/15 - 12:02 PM]
"Gold Rush" Dominates Television in Men on Friday Oct. 23
Discovery further spins the numbers for Friday, October 23.

[10/29/15 - 11:38 AM]
HGTV Delivers Best October Ever Among P25-54
HGTV spins the numbers for the month of October to date.

[10/29/15 - 11:11 AM]
WatchESPN Available on the New Apple TV
WatchESPN is available to download from the App Store for Apple TV which can be found on the home screen.

[10/29/15 - 11:00 AM]
"U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris," U2's Reinvention of the Rock and Roll Arena Show, and First HBO Special, Debuts Nov. 14
The exclusive presentation will be available on HBO GO and HBO NOW simultaneous to its world premiere on HBO.

[10/29/15 - 10:36 AM]
Oxygen Media Works Overtime with New Docu-Series "Like a Boss" Premiering Tuesday, January 19 at 9 PM ET/PT
Executive produced by Nick Cannon, the series follows four hardworking and motivated assistants as they look to emulate the success of their respective bosses, but know that it in order to get to the top, they must start at the bottom.

[10/29/15 - 10:30 AM]
Joe Earley to Step Down as Chief Operating Officer, Fox Television Group, at the End of the Year
"Over the past 21 years, I've had the great fortune of working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring people in the business, from my co-workers and bosses, to the talent on our shows, both in front of and behind the camera," said Earley.

[10/29/15 - 10:28 AM]
ABC Family Celebrates the Holidays with Disney-Pixar's Beloved Characters During "Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas"
The network has a first-class ticket to infinite and beyond and invites you to kick back and relax with an abundance of awesome flicks featuring some of your favorite Disney-Pixar characters.

[10/29/15 - 10:22 AM]
Video: WE tv Releases the First-Look Trailer from Eli Roth and Jason Blum's Demonic New Series "South of Hell" Starring Mena Suvari
All episodes of the series will premiere back-to-back on Friday, November 27 as the suspense and drama unfolds and escalates over seven intense hours.

[10/29/15 - 10:07 AM]
CNBC Delivers Most Watched Night in Network History
CNBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 28.

[10/29/15 - 09:51 AM]
National Geographic Channel and GE Celebrate Revolutionary New Series "Breakthrough" with Cross-Platform Advance Screening
The debut episode can be seen on NatGeoTV.com and GE Reports, as well as TV-VOD and TVE platforms.

[10/29/15 - 09:39 AM]
FYI's New Original Series "Food Porn" Premieres Thursday, December 3 at 9PM ET
In the series, Michael Chernow sets out to uncover the nation's most mouth-watering dishes and delves into the insanely popular hashtag that has taken the world by storm.

[10/29/15 - 09:32 AM]
IFC.com Relaunches Today with More Video Content, Enhanced Social Media Sharing Capabilities and Integrated TV Everywhere Streaming
The site was redesigned to provide a more seamless and entertaining experience based on how users sample online content, which is increasingly through mobile devices.

[10/29/15 - 09:20 AM]
Esquire Network Premieres a Continuous Lineup of Electrifying New and Returning Series
Said lineup includes such originals as "Spotless," "Knife Fight," "Uncorked" and "Going Deep With David Rees."

[10/29/15 - 09:15 AM]
AMC Greenlights Non-Fiction Series "Ride with Norman Reedus" (WT)
Six one-hour episodes will follow actor and biker-enthusiast Reedus as he takes viewers on a ride on the open road to explore local motorcycle culture and its history and celebrate some of the best and brightest collectors, mechanics and motorcycle craftsmen around the country.

[10/29/15 - 09:06 AM]
CMT to Kick Off New Year with Return of "Party Down South"
CMT is concocting the perfect holiday hangover cure by unleashing a new season of "Party Down South" on January 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/29/15 - 08:19 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: Game 2 of the World Series Keeps FOX in Front
Plus: The CW sees a huge week-to-week gain from "Supernatural."

[10/29/15 - 08:07 AM]
Golf Channel Posts Most-Watched October Ever
Golf Channel spins the numbers for the month to date.

[10/29/15 - 08:00 AM]
Two-Game World Series Average Best Since 2010
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 28.

[10/29/15 - 07:57 AM]
HBO Confirms Debut Dates for New Series "Vinyl" and Returning Series "Girls" and "Togetherness"
Look for the former to launch with a two-hour premiere on Sunday, February 14 with the latter duo due the following Sunday, February 21.

[10/29/15 - 07:02 AM]
Dr. Jill Biden to Appear on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" on Wednesday, Nov. 4
She will be discussing Heads Up America, an independent campaign that seeks to offer free access for two years of community college.

[10/29/15 - 05:34 AM]
Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato and Walk the Moon 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, One Direction and Carrie Underwood.

[10/28/15 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 28
Updates include: Netflix renews "Club de Cuervos"; Inbar Lavi to star as Bravo's "My So Called Wife"; and Rupert Grint tapped for potential series at NBC.







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[11/13/24 - 02:02 PM]
Hit Detective Drama, "Shetland," Returns December 11 for Season Nine on BritBox
A double missing person's case blurs the lines between the personal and the professional, as Calder and Tosh are drawn into a labyrinthine investigation.

[11/13/24 - 01:59 PM]
Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd Each to Star in New "Ripped from the Headlines" Originals for Lifetime
The former stars in "Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story" on January 11; while the latter leads "Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story" on January 18.

[11/13/24 - 01:08 PM]
ESPN to Exclusively Present 2025 MLB Opening Day Doubleheader Featuring Both World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and American League Champion New York Yankees
The doubleheader begins on ESPN at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27 when Aaron Judge and the Yankees host Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the National League Central in 2024.

[11/13/24 - 11:30 AM]
"Doctor Odyssey" Series Premiere Swells +482% Over Live+Same Day Audience in Adults 18-49
Plus: "9-1-1" kicked off season eight with an action-packed three-episode story arc rising +156% in Total Viewers (12.64 million vs. 4.93 million) and +519% in Adults 18-49 (2.91 rating vs. 0.47 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audience.

[11/13/24 - 11:12 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Golden State Warriors Visit New Orleans Pelicans on November 22
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.

[11/13/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, "The Night Agent" is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), whose efforts to save The President in Season 1 earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in Season 2.

[11/13/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Winter Premiere Dates for 2024-25 Primetime Season
"Hollywood Squares," starring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore as the center square, and hosted by Nate Burleson, premieres Thursday, January 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[11/13/24 - 10:08 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Exclusive "Family Guy" Holiday Special
The special episode premieres on Monday, November 25 only on Hulu as a part of the year-round "Family Guy" 25th Anniversary Celebration!

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Onyx Collective's Sexy Legal Drama "Reasonable Doubt" Renewed for Season Three on Hulu
"Reasonable Doubt" centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline "Jax" Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case, all while trying to keep her life together.

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Say Nothing" - Official Trailer 2 - FX
FX's limited series is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.

[11/13/24 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Let The Games Begin! Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Holiday Special "Amazon Wish List Games"
All five episodes of the special are set to debut on Prime Video on November 20.

[11/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Channel's "Fa-La-La-Lidays" and Disney Jr.'s "Magical Holidays" Unwrap Festive Programming for the Whole Family
Highlights of "Disney Channel's Fa-la-la-lidays" include new animated holiday episodes of "Big City Greens" and "ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series."

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "The Later Daters" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six older singles shake off the dust and wade back into the dating pool with the help of their family and friends and a renowned relationship expert in this uplifting docuseries that proves it's never too late to find lasting love.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy," An "Entertainment Tonight" Special, to Air Friday, Nov. 29
This one-hour special, celebrating 293 episodes of "Blue Bloods," includes new exclusive interviews with the stars and recurring guest stars who share favorite memories and behind-the-scenes moments from the past 14 years.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Acorn TV to Debut "Acorn TV X TED: Transform Your Thinking"
The new series will consist of six episodes, each featuring five TED Talks with a common theme.