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[01/25/16 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 25
Updates include: Corey Hawkins to lead "24: Legacy" at FOX; "Chuck & Bean," "Square Roots" get pilot orders from ABC; as do "A.P.B.," "Recon" at FOX.

[01/25/16 - 05:57 PM]
Fall in Love This February with Hallmark Channel's "Kitten Bowl III" Su-purr Bowl Sunday February 7 & "Countdown to Valentine's Day" Programming Event Beginning January 30, 2016
Meghan Markle, Kristoffer Polaha and Jonathan Scarfe star in "Dater's Handbook," which kicks off the latter stunt.

[01/25/16 - 04:52 PM]
Esquire Network's New Series "Team Ninja Warrior" Debuts as Most Watched Premiere in Network History
Esquire Network further spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 19.

[01/25/16 - 04:18 PM]
Two-Hour Special "The Bachelor at 20: A Celebration of Love" Airs Sunday, February 14 on ABC
Viewers will catch up with some of their favorite Bachelors and Bachelor couples of all time and discover how these love stories have continued long after their final rose ceremonies.

[01/25/16 - 02:31 PM]
Josh Gad Reveals Seldom Seen Disneyland Locations During ABC's "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60"
Gad offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney's private apartment.

[01/25/16 - 01:39 PM]
NFC Championship Game Delivers Dominating Primetime Performance on FOX
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, January 24.

[01/25/16 - 01:08 PM]
Discovery Communications' Animal Planet and Lionsgate Partner to Acquire the U.S., Canadian and UK Rights to Million Dollar Duck
The film dives into the wonderfully eccentric world of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest - the only juried art competition run by the U.S. government.

[01/25/16 - 12:28 PM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Orders Additional Episodes of "Livin' Lozada" and a Second Season of "Flex & Shanice"
The series' new episodes will premiere later this year.

[01/25/16 - 12:14 PM]
The CW, Machinima and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Partner to Bring the Third Season of Machinima's E-Sports Docuseries "Chasing the Cup" to CW Seed and The CW Network
The finale will air on The CW Network as a one-hour primetime special on Monday, February 15 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/25/16 - 12:07 PM]
Lifetime Original Movie "Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart" Sings to 3.6 Million Viewers in World Premiere
Lifetime spins the numbers for Saturday, January 23.

[01/25/16 - 12:06 PM]
Web Sensation Laura Vitale Returns to the Kitchen on New Season of Cooking Channel's "Simply Laura"
While Laura's roots are in Italian food, she is also an all-American girl who uses the power of a hearty meal to bring friends and family together.

[01/25/16 - 11:15 AM]
"Kocktails with Khloe" - Series Premiere Highest Rated in Network's History Among All Key Demos
FYI further spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 20.

[01/25/16 - 10:20 AM]
E! Delivers the Funny in 140 Characters with First Scripted Digital Comedy Series "Hashtaggers"
Starring Kimberley Crossman, Peet Guercio, Patty Guggenheim and Carl Tart, the series features a completely dysfunctional group of people who work together at a social media agency geared to celebrity clientele - but their actions consistently wreak havoc on the stars involved.

[01/25/16 - 10:00 AM]
Team Coco YouTube Channel Surpasses 2 Billion Video Views, With More Than 6.2 Billion Minutes Watched
TBS spins the digital numbers for its YouTube Channel to date.

[01/25/16 - 09:52 AM]
Live + 7 Day Ratings: ABC's "American Crime" Opener Jumps 67% to Score an All-Time Playback High
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of January 4-10.

[01/25/16 - 09:18 AM]
Video: "Animals." Season 1 - Trailer (HBO)
The animated adult television series kicks off its 10-episode season Friday, February 5.

[01/25/16 - 09:06 AM]
EPIX to Air "The 4%: Film's Gender Problem" - An Original Series of 6 Short Documentaries with First Person Insights About Gender Inequality in Hollywood Debuts March 8, on International Women's Day 2016
The series spotlights directors and creative personalities - both women and men - who share first-person insights, questions and anecdotes about the role of women in Hollywood.

[01/25/16 - 09:02 AM]
Investigation Discovery to Premiere "Steven Avery: Innocent or Guilty?" on Saturday, January 30th at 9/8c
The special reveals the latest intriguing developments in the story, and takes an in-depth look at it all: the evidence, the key players and controversy surrounding the case.

[01/25/16 - 09:01 AM]
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to Present Carol Burnett with the Life Achievement Award at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
Past recipients include Debbie Reynolds, Rita Moreno, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Ernest Borgnine, Betty White, James Earl Jones and more!

[01/25/16 - 08:53 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFC Championship Delivers Huge Numbers for FOX
The network averages nearly 35 million viewers and a 12.3 rating among adults 18-49 in primetime.

[01/25/16 - 08:40 AM]
"Bridesmaids" Is the Night's Top Big 4 Entertainment Telecast That Did Not Benefit from an NFL Lead-In
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 24.

[01/25/16 - 07:58 AM]
"Shades of Blue" Captures NBC's Third-Biggest L+7 Viewer Increase Ever for a Series Premiere
NBC further spins the numbers for the week of January 4-10.

[01/25/16 - 07:45 AM]
"Weird Al" Yankovic to Join "Comedy Bang! Bang!" as New Bandleader and Co-Host
Production starts today on the upcoming season with 20 half-hour episodes beginning this spring on IFC.

[01/25/16 - 07:22 AM]
"Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma," An Insider's Look at the Domestic Terror Threat, Debuts Feb. 8 on HBO
The film is a gripping insider's account of the homegrown terrorist threat in America, told from the perspectives of those who helped construct our counter-terrorism machine - as well as those who are its targets.

[01/25/16 - 07:01 AM]
"The NFL on CBS" New England-Denver Game Is Highest-Rated AFC Championship in 29 Years
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, January 24.

[01/25/16 - 06:36 AM]
Video: Watch the All-New Trailer for "The X-Files," Featuring Footage from the Entire Event Series
The series settles into its regular Monday, 8:00/7:00c time period tonight on FOX.

[01/24/16 - 07:07 PM]
"The X-Files" to Start at Approximately 10:18 PM ET / 7:18 PM PT on FOX
Said delay is due to an overrun from the NFC Championship Game.

[01/24/16 - 06:43 PM]
Video: Watch the All-New Promo for "Empire" That Just Aired During the NFC Championship Game
The juggernaut returns for the remainder of its second season on Wednesday, March 30.

[01/24/16 - 09:23 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBA Top Demo Race
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[01/24/16 - 08:38 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Tops Season Averages, Year-Ago Results
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, January 23.

[01/23/16 - 03:13 PM]
Championship Boxing Returns to Primetime on CBS with Premier Boxing Champions Blockbuster
The last primetime boxing event on CBS was Muhammad Ali-Leon Spinks on February 15, 1978.

[01/23/16 - 09:01 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, FOX Split Demo Crown
"Blue Bloods" and "MasterChef Junior" lead the night among adults 18-49.

[01/23/16 - 08:42 AM]
"Dateline" Delivers Its Highest Friday Ratings Since Last March
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, January 22.

[01/22/16 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 22
Updates include: HBO rescinds series order for "Brothers in Atlanta"; NBC greenlights three comedy, two drama pilots; and CBS likewise orders pilots for new comedy and drama.

[01/22/16 - 09:01 PM]
Top Two Finalists Announced on "MasterChef Junior"
The two finalists will go head-to-head next Friday, January 29 on FOX, preparing the most important menu of their young lives.

[01/22/16 - 06:15 PM]
FOX Swaps "Hell's Kitchen," "Second Chance" Beginning Next Week
"Hell's Kitchen" will now air Wednesdays at 9:00/8:00c with "Second Chance" on Fridays at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/22/16 - 03:14 PM]
Video: "Game of Thrones" - Season 6 Battle Banner Teases
Stark, Lannister and Targaryen are among the featured families.

[01/22/16 - 03:10 PM]
Republic Records to Release "Grease: Live" Soundtrack Sunday, January 31
A special pre-order launches today and will include the option to download Jessie J's "Grease (Is the Word)" written by Barry Gibb at time of purchase.

[01/22/16 - 02:49 PM]
Video: WGN America Releases First Look Featurette for Original Escape Thriller "Underground" Premiering March 9 at 10 PM ET/PT
The first look at "Underground" will air during the season one premiere of WGN America's newest original drama "Outsiders," premiering January 26.

[01/22/16 - 02:38 PM]
Steven Moffat's Next Season of "Doctor Who" Will Be His Last
At the start of season 11, Chris Chibnall will become the new showrunner of "Doctor Who."

[01/22/16 - 12:29 PM]
Watch Excerpts from Unaired "60 Minutes" Interview with David Bowie - Sunday on CBS
The rock legend, who died on January 10 at age 69, was interviewed during three short studio sessions meant to be a part of a larger profile that never aired because of scheduling conflicts and illnesses.

[01/22/16 - 12:26 PM]
The Jan. 16 Edition of "Saturday Night Live" Ranks as the Show's Top-Rated in 18-49 in Nearly Two Years
NBC spins the late-night numbers for Saturday, January 16.

[01/22/16 - 12:20 PM]
"The Tonight Show" Nearly Equals the Combined Ratings of Kimmel & Colbert for the Week of Jan. 11-15
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 11-15.

[01/22/16 - 11:54 AM]
Bravo Media Ranks #1 in Prime Among P18-49 on Sunday Night
Bravo further spins the numbers for Sunday, January 11.

[01/22/16 - 11:50 AM]
NBC Sets Midseason Premiere Dates for "Crowded," "Heartbeat," "Game of Silence" and Return of "The Carmichael Show"
The launch strategy includes previews in proximity to "The Voice" for "The Carmichael Show," "Crowded," Heartbeat" and "Little Big Shots."

[01/22/16 - 11:04 AM]
Investigation Discovery Has Best Week Ever in Prime Delivery Among P2+ and HH Bolstered by Premiere of All-New Series "Evil Lives Here"
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for the week of January 11-17.

[01/22/16 - 10:50 AM]
David Schwimmer and Jim Sturgess to Star in AMC's "Feed the Beast"
Production will begin in New York City in February 2016 and the 10 one-hour episodes are set to premiere in May 2016.

[01/22/16 - 10:40 AM]
"Nightline" Grows Week-to-Week in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 11-15.

[01/22/16 - 09:59 AM]
Award-Winning "What Would You Do?" Returns - New Shows Begin Airing Tuesday, January 26 at 10:00 P.M. on ABC
Hidden-camera fan-favorite "What Would You Do?" returns for four weeks this winter with all-new scenarios capturing unsuspecting people's reactions to everyday situations.

[01/22/16 - 09:00 AM]
"Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon" Begins Second Season Friday, Jan. 22 at 8 P.M.
Highlights of the second season include everything from car crashes, BASE jumpers gone wrong, cats fighting dogs and heartwarming videos of soldiers returning home.







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[06/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
NBC to Air "Alan Jackson: The Last Show"
Filmed before a sold-out crowd at Nashville's Nissan Stadium, the special will capture a once-in-a-generation farewell from one of country music's most beloved and influential artists.

[06/04/26 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Releases First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Season Two of "Batman: Caped Crusader"
The highly anticipated returning animated noir series from DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho will premiere all 10 episodes on Friday, July 31.

[06/04/26 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Orders "The Break-In," New Mystery Series from Carnival Films and Writer Megan Gallagher
In the aftermath of a devastating home invasion, Alice Rathbone refuses to accept that the tragic event was simply random.

[06/04/26 - 08:05 AM]
Food Network Fires Up July with Four All-New Series, One Brand New Tournament and a Fan-Favorite Return
The BBQ charcoals will be glowing, engines will be revving, and the drama will be scorching this July on Food Network where new and returning series will combine for the network's hottest summer yet.

[06/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix's "Devil May Cry" Renewed for Third and Final Season!
Across two seasons, "Devil May Cry" has appeared on the Netflix Global Top 10 for four weeks with season 1 accumulating 21.7M views in 2025 and season 2 already accumulating 6.4M views in just two weeks.

[06/04/26 - 07:30 AM]
Tubi Announces Multi-Project Slate with Kevin "KevOnStage" Fredericks
Tubi is deepening the collaboration across formats and genres, spanning two new seasons of "Safe Space," a new scripted workplace comedy as well as his first stand-up special and original feature films on the platform.

[06/04/26 - 07:15 AM]
ESPN Adds Former NBA and WNBA Official Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling as Rules Analyst
In her new role, Holtkamp-Sterling will provide real-time analysis and context around officiating decisions, replay reviews and rules interpretations, giving fans a deeper understanding of some of the game's most pivotal moments.

[06/04/26 - 06:30 AM]
Ryan Leaf Named USA Sports' Lead Analyst for Inaugural Season of Pac-12 Football Coverage on USA Network
USA Network's 22-game slate features multiple appearances by all eight Pac-12 schools with at least one home game for every team, showcasing each unique gameday experience throughout the Pac-12.

[06/04/26 - 04:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Two Signature Holiday Celebrations - Great American Christmas in July on Great American Family and GFAM+, Miracles of Christmas (NEW) on Great American Faith & Living, Beginning June 26
Headlining Great American Christmas in July is the World Premiere of, "The Trouble with Mistletoe," starring Jillian Murray and Brett Varvel.

[06/04/26 - 02:04 AM]
"All the Truth in My Lies" Coming to Netflix on August 28
The miniseries tells the story of Coco and MarĂ­n, two best friends who have been living together for years.

[06/03/26 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai" Part 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Baki and the strongest Underground Arena fighters face a threat of historical proportions: the resurrected Musashi Miyamoto, Japan's greatest samurai.

[06/03/26 - 12:46 PM]
HBO Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Emmy-Winning Original Series "Six Feet Under"
The series debuted June 3, 2001 and ran five seasons from 2001 to 2005, concluding its final episode on August 21, 2005.

[06/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Season 51 Was #1 Among All Broadcast Comedy Series in the 18-49 Demo and #2 Among All Entertainment Series
The most-watched telecast of the season across all platforms was 10.1 million viewers on December 20 with host Ariana Grande and musical guest Cher.

[06/03/26 - 10:31 AM]
Lamont "The Reaper" Roach Jr. and William "El Camaron" Zepeda to Battle for the WBC Lightweight World Championship
Headlining TNT Sports and DAZN's "The Fight," a new monthly live boxing series, the 12-round championship showdown will be broadcast co-exclusively in the United States on TNT and truTV and worldwide on DAZN and presented by Golden Boy Promotions in co-promotion with TGB Promotions and ProBox Promotions.

[06/03/26 - 10:04 AM]
The 158th Edition of The Belmont Stakes Returns to FOX Sports
The 2026 running of the Belmont Stakes marks the final time the storied third leg of the Triple Crown will be contested at Saratoga Race Course before returning to the newly renovated Belmont Park in 2027.