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[01/26/16 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 26
Updates include: Bokeem Woodbine to be "Infamous" for A&E; ABC gives "Dream Team" a pilot order; and FOX likewise greenlights "Zoobiquity" to pilot.

[01/26/16 - 01:09 PM]
El Rey Network Releases First of Four Free Original Comic Books Based on Its Adrenaline-Charged Original Series "Lucha Underground"
The issue follows the international wrestling legend Rey Mysterio Jr.'s voyage to the "Lucha Underground" temple.

[01/26/16 - 12:54 PM]
"48 Hours: Live to Tell: My Name Is Victoria" Is Saturday's #1 Program and Posts the Broadcast's Largest Audience of the Season and Best Adults 25-54 Draw Since February 2015
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, January 23.

[01/26/16 - 12:33 PM]
Delroy Lindo Joins "Marvel's Most Wanted"
"Dominic Fortune carries with him a cunning and charm but also a dangerous edge that only Delroy could bring to life," said Jeph Loeb. "We're thrilled to have him join the show."

[01/26/16 - 12:02 PM]
E!'s Unparalleled Awards Season Coverage Continues with "Live from the Red Carpet: The 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)" Airing Saturday, January 30th
Plus: look for Melissa Rivers, Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski on "Fashion Police" this Monday, February 1.

[01/26/16 - 12:01 PM]
The 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards Set for April 30, Telecast to Air May 1
Now in its fourth year, the RDMA will feature even more performances, combining music's biggest with tomorrow's rising stars.

[01/26/16 - 11:59 AM]
VH1, The Home of 30 Series with Love in the Title, Embraces Viewers with "14 Days of Love" Event
Look for marathons of "Flavor of Love," "I Love New York" and "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" beginning Friday, February 12.

[01/26/16 - 11:57 AM]
Showtime Picks Up New Hit Series "Billions" for a Second Season
Starring Oscar(R) nominee and Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) winner Paul Giamatti and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis, the series airs Sundays at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/26/16 - 11:37 AM]
L+3: For the First Time, "Blacklist" Rounds to a Tie for the #1 Rating Thursday Night in L+3 18-49 Results
NBC further spins the numbers for Thursday, January 21.

[01/26/16 - 11:05 AM]
Original World Movie Premiere, "Unleashing Mr. Darcy," Caps Off Hallmark Channel's Inaugural Winterfest Programming Event with a 2.7 HH Rtg. and 3 Million Total Viewers
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, January 23.

[01/26/16 - 10:55 AM]
FX's "Baskets" Has the Most-Watched Basic Cable Comedy Series Premiere Since 2014
FX further spins the numbers for Thursday, January 21.

[01/26/16 - 10:42 AM]
Emmy(R)-Winning News Magazine Show "Vice" Returns for Fourth Season Feb. 5, Exclusively on HBO
This season, the series investigates such topics as Boko Haram, gene editing, the Syrian refugee crisis, euthanasia, gay rights and the plight of Afghan women.

[01/26/16 - 10:42 AM]
Hallmark Channel Continues Its Partnership with North Shore Animal League America on National Adoption Parties in Support of "Kitten Bowl III"
Additionally, all 100 cat-letes who will be participating in "Kitten Bowl III" have already been found loving homes.

[01/26/16 - 10:32 AM]
Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos Take Family Road Trip of a Lifetime Filled with Local Food, Beautiful Scenery and Landmark Destinations in "Extra Virgin Americana"
The new eight-episode series premieres Wednesday, March 2 at 9:00/8:00c on Cooking Channel.

[01/26/16 - 09:53 AM]
Video: Viceland Releases First Trailer for New Series "Gaycation"
Launching February 29, Viceland features series examining all things culture, including music, food, technology, sex, fashion and more.

[01/26/16 - 09:51 AM]
Nickelodeon Teams Up with NFL to Produce Original Content, Giving Viewers Insider's Look at Week Leading Into Super Bowl 50
The net's "Nickelodeon at Super Bowl Week" event begins Monday, airing across Nickelodeon, Nicktoons' NickSports programming block, as well as appearing on the channels' websites, social media and the Nick App.

[01/26/16 - 09:31 AM]
Priyanka Chopra, Brie Larson, Eva Longoria, Julianne Moore, Eddie Redmayne, Sarah Silverman and Jacob Tremblay to Present at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
They join a growing roster of actors who will honor their colleagues at the SAG Awards(R) Ceremony that already includes Life Achievement Award presenters Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

[01/26/16 - 09:21 AM]
NBC Sports Group Covers Super Bowl 50 Across Broadcast, Cable, Digital and Radio Platforms
Cris Collinsworth will review the 2015 NFL season and look ahead to the big game on "Cris Collinsworth's Sunday Night Football Special," airing Sunday, January 31.

[01/26/16 - 09:07 AM]
"Jalen & Jacoby" Premieres on ESPN2 on January 28
The show will air late night, Monday - Friday, on ESPN2.

[01/26/16 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases "Fuller House" Featurette Video
Here is a look behind-the-scenes from the cast about what it was like to reunite 20-years later on the original set to make "Fuller House."

[01/26/16 - 08:54 AM]
NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC: Most-Watched Non-Christmas Game of Regular-Season Across Nets
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, January 23.

[01/26/16 - 08:35 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The X-Files," "Lucifer" Top Demos for FOX
Said combination gives the network its best Monday numbers of the season among adults 18-49.

[01/26/16 - 08:31 AM]
"The Bachelor" Builds for the 2nd-Straight Week in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, Setting New Season Highs in Both Measures
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, January 25.

[01/26/16 - 08:24 AM]
"Biggest Loser" Jumps 20% Week to Week in 18-49, Matches Its Season High
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, January 25.

[01/26/16 - 08:04 AM]
NBC Sports Group Announces 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series Broadcast Schedule
NBC will carry primetime coverage on Saturday, July 2; Sunday, September 4; and Saturday, October 8.

[01/26/16 - 08:01 AM]
Ovation TV Kicks Off New Thursday Night Documentary Block with Films Featuring Eddie Redmayne, Idris Elba, Sir Ian Mckellan, Russell Brand and More
In addition, Ovation will air the U.S. premiere of "Millennials: Growing Up in the 21st Century," a six-part documentary series from filmmaker Rick Stevenson, on Thursday, May 5.

[01/26/16 - 08:00 AM]
Beau Bridges and NFL Star Odell Beckham Jr. to Guest Star on "Code Black"
Bridges' daughter, Emily Bridges, will also guest star, portraying his character's daughter, Mia.

[01/26/16 - 07:46 AM]
The 33rd Annual PaleyFest Los Angeles Adds Fan Favorites "Better Call Saul" and "Scandal" to Its March 11-20 Lineup at the Dolby Theatre
PaleyFest LA 2016 will run from Friday, March 11 to Sunday, March 20 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

[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.







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[02/04/26 - 08:00 AM]
ESPN Delivers Most-Viewed Australian Open in Six Years
The men's championship, featuring No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeating No. 4 Novak Djokovic in four sets, delivered 730K viewers and was up 57% YoY, ranking as most-viewed since 2017.

[02/04/26 - 08:00 AM]
Fan-Favorite Period Crime Drama, "Murdoch Mysteries," Returns to Acorn TV Monday, March 2
Season 19 of the top-rated and internationally acclaimed series continues to delight with a host of puzzling mysteries, surprising guest stars, and the comic moments that make the show so beloved.

[02/04/26 - 07:00 AM]
FOX Celebrates Three Breakout Debuts, Each Delivering Over 11 Million Multiplatform Viewers, Driving +21% Year-Over-Year Growth in Total Minutes Watched
"Best Medicine," "Fear Factor: House of Fear" and "Memory of a Killer" drive FOX's strongest midseason performance in 14 years.

[02/04/26 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN's Studio Show Lineup Scores Record Highs, Double-Digit Growth & More Big Viewership Wins in Jan.
On Monday, January 19, following the NFL Divisional Round and ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship, fans fueled milestone episodes for "Get Up," "First Take" and "The Pat McAfee Show," with the 7 a.m. ET edition of "SportsCenter" delivering its best episode of the month the following morning.

[02/03/26 - 04:01 PM]
Apple TV's "Cape Fear" Stars Javier Bardem And Amy Adams
The psychological horror thriller will make its global debut on Friday, June 5, 2026 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through July 31, 2026.

[02/03/26 - 03:31 PM]
Apple TV Debuts First-Look Images for "Matchbox The Movie"
The film, starring John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris and Arturo Castro, will premiere globally on Apple TV on Friday, October 9, 2026.

[02/03/26 - 03:01 PM]
2026 NHL Stadium Series Delivered Most-Viewed NHL Regular Season Game Ever on Cable
The Bruins-Lightning matchup on ESPN averaged 2.1 million viewers, peaking with 2.4 million.

[02/03/26 - 03:01 PM]
Video: Apple TV Reveals Teaser for "Margo's Got Money Troubles"
The eight-episode Apple Original series will premiere globally on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 with three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.

[02/03/26 - 02:46 PM]
"Way of the Warrior Kid" to Premiere Globally November 20
Starring Chris Pratt, Linda Cardellini and Jude Hill, along with Jocko Willink, the film will debut globally on Apple TV on Friday, November 20, 2026.

[02/03/26 - 02:16 PM]
Apple Original Films' Summer Comedy "The Dink" Premieres Globally July 24
Starring Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen, the summer comedy feature will debut globally on Apple TV on Friday, July 24, 2026.

[02/03/26 - 12:31 PM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Gripping New Teaser for Limited Series "Imperfect Women"
The eight-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, March 18, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through April 29.

[02/03/26 - 12:16 PM]
Netflix's "Finding Her Edge" Renewed for Season 2
Season 1 of the YA series launched on January 22 and debuted in the Netflix English TV Top 10, where it has remained since its release, climbing up to #3 this week.

[02/03/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of January 26 - Rags to Romance Wins as "Bridgerton" Season 4 Sweeps to No. 1 in the Top 10
"His & Hers" took No. 2 on the English TV list with 11 million views; while YA romance series "Finding Her Edge" moved up to No. 3 on the list with 6.7 million views.

[02/03/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Apple TV Unveils the Premiere Date, First Look and Teaser for "Lucky"
"Lucky" will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, July 15, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through August 19.

[02/03/26 - 12:01 PM]
Teresa Palmer Signs on to Play Sif in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos, Max Parker as Heimdall, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Alaistair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri, and Danny Woodburn as Brok.