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[01/29/16 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 29
Updates include: MTV cancels "Finding Carter" after two seasons; Archie Panjabi to lead "The Jury" at ABC; and The CW locks up six projects for its pilot roster.

[01/29/16 - 09:01 PM]
Winner Announced on "MasterChef Junior"
All episodes of the current season of "MasterChef Junior" are available on FOX NOW and Fox on Demand to subscribers of participating pay-TV services.

[01/29/16 - 03:16 PM]
"Gilmore Girls" Is Coming to Netflix!
Co-stars Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Kelly Bishop, Sean Gunn and Keiko Agena will all reprise their roles from the original series.

[01/29/16 - 01:15 PM]
Disney XD Greenlights New Live-Action Sci-Fi Adventure Comedy Series "MECH-X4"
Production is currently underway in Vancouver for a scheduled fall 2016 premiere on Disney XD.

[01/29/16 - 12:13 PM]
ESPN's Pro Bowl Halftime to Feature Interviews with Super Bowl 50 Quarterbacks Cam Newton and Peyton Manning
During ESPN's Pro Bowl telecasts in 2010 and 2015, Chris Berman conducted similar interviews with the Super Bowl quarterbacks.

[01/29/16 - 12:05 PM]
Cartoon Network Announces New Series "Justice League Action," From Warner Bros. Animation and Based on Characters from DC Entertainment
The new series is the first DC Comics-based franchise to launch on Cartoon Network since the highly-successful "Teen Titan Go!"

[01/29/16 - 12:00 PM]
E!'s Series Premiere of "Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry" Delivers 1.7M Total Viewers and Nearly a Million Viewers in Key P18-49 Demo
E! further spins the numbers for Sunday, January 24.

[01/29/16 - 11:36 AM]
Lifetime's "The Rap Game" Is #1 Cable Series in Time Period
Lifetime further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[01/29/16 - 11:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Heats Up February with an A-List Line-Up
Larry David and The 1975 are set for February 6 while Melissa McCarthy and Kanye West are on board for February 13.

[01/29/16 - 10:47 AM]
The "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Channel Reaches 4-Billion Views on YouTube
Since its launch 7 years ago in January 2009, the Channel's Top 4 most watched videos have each generated over 50-million video views.

[01/29/16 - 10:43 AM]
E! Greenlights Second Scripted Series "The Arrangement"
Produced by Universal Cable Productions, the 10 episode one-hour series stars Josh Henderson, Christine Evangelista, Michael Vartan and Lexa Doig.

[01/29/16 - 10:31 AM]
USA Network's Golden Globe(R) Award-Winning Series "Mr. Robot" Adds New Series Regular Grace Gummer
Gummer will star as "Dominique (Dom) DiPierro," a young FBI field agent investigating the Evil Corp Hack.

[01/29/16 - 10:04 AM]
Caroline Perez Named Vice President of Development and Production for Science Channel
Additionally, Perez will identify writers, producers and talent for new programming.

[01/29/16 - 10:01 AM]
Jada Pinkett Smith Set to Reprise Her Role on "Gotham"
Smith will be featured in a multi-episode arc during the second half of season two.

[01/29/16 - 09:56 AM]
No. 1 Djokovic - No. 2 Murray Again in Australian Open Championship
It will be a familiar matchup at the Australian Open men's championship as top-seeded and five-time winner Novak Djokovic faces No. 2 Andy Murray on ESPN late Saturday at 3 a.m. ET (12 a.m. PT).

[01/29/16 - 09:53 AM]
HGTV Orders 52 More Episodes of "Property Brothers"
A new season of "Property Brothers" is set to premiere on Wednesday, February 17 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/29/16 - 09:12 AM]
Freeform's Hit Procedural Series "Stitchers Set to Premiere Its Second Season on March 22
The show's sophomore run will open that Tuesday night at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/29/16 - 09:09 AM]
ESPN at Super Bowl 50
ESPN will make its Super Bowl home at Marina Green in San Francisco, where signature shows "SportsCenter," "NFL Insiders," "NFL Live," "Postseason NFL Countdown" and "PTI" will originate.

[01/29/16 - 08:46 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Sparks Another Win for FOX
The network leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/29/16 - 08:36 AM]
"DC's Legends of Tomorrow" Holds Strong in Week 2
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, January 28.

[01/29/16 - 08:31 AM]
"You, Me and the Apocalypse" Delivers NBC's Highest Rating in the Slot with Regulars Since Nov. 5
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 28.

[01/29/16 - 08:19 AM]
"Beyond the Tank" Builds to Its Highest Thursday Rating This Year
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 28.

[01/29/16 - 08:07 AM]
FOX Sports & Twitter Team Up to Create Content During Super Bowl Week
FOX Sports is the only media company to work out of Twitter HQ during Super Bowl week.

[01/29/16 - 07:09 AM]
Ninth Annual Jimmy V Week Raises Record $3.2 Million for Cancer Research
In nine years, Jimmy V Week has raised $13.7 million for cancer research.

[01/29/16 - 07:01 AM]
CBS to Air First-Ever Live Red Carpet Show Prior to Grammy Awards On Feb. 15
Nancy O'Dell, Kevin Frazier and Shad Moss will co-host said offering.

[01/29/16 - 06:42 AM]
Westminster Kennel Club Crowns Best in Show on USA Network February 16 at 8PM ET/PT
The competition will be televised live on CNBC on Monday, February 15 from 8-11pm ET/PT.

[01/28/16 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 28
Updates include: ABC gives green light to 10 pilots; Jack Burditt's "The Kicker" also lands pilot order at CBS; and "House of Cards" creator Beau Willimon won't return for season five.

[01/28/16 - 04:03 PM]
Singing Stars Tori Kelly, Jessie J and Kelsea Ballerini Take Center Stage During "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60," Airing Sunday, February 21 on ABC
Tori Kelly, 2016 Grammy nominee for Best New Artist, pairs with Kermit the Frog for a beautiful acoustic rendition of "The Rainbow Connection" from "The Muppet Movie."

[01/28/16 - 03:47 PM]
"House of Cards" - We're Not Done Yet - Season 5 Coming 2017
Netflix issued the news via Twitter this afternoon.

[01/28/16 - 03:18 PM]
TV One Kicks-off February with Its First-Ever Change Agents: History in the Making Short Films
Each filmmaker will do a thematic series of 5-6 short films showcasing unexpected and inspirational stories of often unknown and unrecognized individuals.

[01/28/16 - 01:10 PM]
Bravo Media's Emmy-Winning "Inside the Actors Studio" Comes Alive with the Cast of "The Walking Dead" on Thursday, February 11 at 8PM ET/PT
James Lipton welcomes cast members Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Norman Reedus and Steven Yeun and executive producers Robert Kirkman and Scott M. Gimple to discuss he history of this renowned series.

[01/28/16 - 01:04 PM]
BBC America to Air "Adele: Live in London" and the "EE British Academy Film Awards" on Valentine's Day
Hosted by Stephen Fry, the EE British Academy Film Awards is broadcast exclusively in the U.S. on BBC America.

[01/28/16 - 01:02 PM]
E! Greenlights "Catching Kelce," A Dating Competition Show with a Twist Featuring NFL Superstar Travis Kelce
The one-hour, eight episode series produced by Grandma's House Entertainment is slated to premiere later this year.

[01/28/16 - 12:41 PM]
Esquire Network to Air Special "My Friends Call Me Johnny" Featuring In-Depth Interview with Dov Charney, Recently Ousted Founder of American Apparel, Tomorrow, January 29 at 8 PM ET/PT
In this special, he speaks candidly with Jean Pigozzi about everything, from his company to his love life and more.

[01/28/16 - 12:31 PM]
"Chrisley Knows Best" Season Four Premieres Tuesday, March 8 at 10 PM ET/PT
The first part of season four focuses on the Chrisley household as they adjust to an emptier nest, one where Todd and Julie attempt to rule the roost from afar without as much control over their grown children as they've had in the past.

[01/28/16 - 12:19 PM]
Showtime(R) Drama Series Penny Dreadful to Shoot on Location in Spain
Shooting in the city of Almería in the Andalusia region, the episodes will follow Ethan, Sir Malcolm, new series regular Kaetenay and Hecate as they battle dark forces in the 1800s American West.

[01/28/16 - 12:18 PM]
Lifetime's "Little Women: Atlanta" Scores Network's Best Non-Fiction Series Premiere in Over Four Years
Lifetime spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 27.

[01/28/16 - 12:08 PM]
The Mother of All Problems Is Exposed in New Series "The Mother/Daughter Experiment: Celebrity Edition" Premiering March 1 on Lifetime
Emotions run high as therapist Dr. Debbie Magids guides them through explosive therapy and intense exercises to move past their differences and rebuild their bonds.

[01/28/16 - 12:01 PM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Announces Star-Studded Lineup of Guests for Special Live Post-Super Bowl Show
Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell and comedy duo Key & Peele are all on tap.

[01/28/16 - 10:33 AM]
BET Networks Is Keeping It Real with the Season 2 Return of "It's a Mann's World" and the Series Premiere of "About the Business" Starring Model and Actress Eva Marcille
The former returns Tuesday, February 23 while the latter rolls out on Wednesday, February 24.

[01/28/16 - 10:31 AM]
Jimmy Fallon Dominates the Ratings Week of Jan. 18-22 in All Key Measures; Grows vs. the Same Week Last Year
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 18-22.

[01/28/16 - 10:15 AM]
2016 Program Writers Join Disney-ABC Ranks, Monday, February 1
Now in its 27th year, the Disney-ABC Television Group Writing Program will launch the 2016 group of eight writers on Monday, February 1.

[01/28/16 - 10:01 AM]
Singer/Songwriter Jencarlos Canela Cast as Jesus Christ and Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Chris Daughtry to Play the Disciple Judas in "The Passion"
Canela and Daughtry join previously announced host and narrator Tyler Perry and cast members Prince Royce (the disciple Peter) and Trisha Yearwood (Mary, the mother of Jesus).

[01/28/16 - 10:01 AM]
The Academy Annnounces First Slate of Presenters and Performers for the 88th Oscars(R)
"Each of these artists bring a wonderfully distinctive element to the Oscars stage," said David Hill and Reginald Hudlin.

[01/28/16 - 09:16 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with "American Idol"
The network's "Hell's Kitchen" also gets a boost in its new Wednesday home.

[01/28/16 - 09:04 AM]
Video: Viceland's "Noisey" - An Original Music Documentary Series - First Trailer Released
Host Zach Goldbaum takes a firsthand look at the most interesting music scenes around the world.

[01/28/16 - 09:03 AM]
Ricky Whittle Cast as Shadow Moon in Starz and FremantleMedia's "American Gods"
The series will begin shooting in April.

[01/28/16 - 08:52 AM]
"Nightline" Outperforms CBS in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 18-22.

[01/28/16 - 08:46 AM]
More New Presenters Announced for Saturday's Screen Actors Guild Awards
The new additions include Patricia Arquette, Abraham Attah, Jason Bateman, Bryan Cranston, Taye Diggs, Jon Hamm, Keegan Michael Key, Diane Lane, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Helen Mirren, Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Renner and J.K. Simmons.

[01/28/16 - 08:36 AM]
Encore "Law & Order: SVU" Delivers the Show's Highest 18-49 Rating for a Rebroadcast Since June 2014
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 27.







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[12/16/25 - 08:30 AM]
The Epic New Landmark Natural History Series, "Kingdom," Premieres Saturday, January 24 on BBC America and AMC+
The six-part series chronicles the dramatic real-life sagas of four African rival animal families - leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and lions - as they all fight to claim a remote Zambian paradise as their home.

[12/16/25 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Adds Over 30 Episodes of Original Content to 2026 Slate with New Series "Wild Vacation Rentals" and Renewals for "Zillow Gone Wild" and "Castle Impossible"
Coming early next year, "Nobody Wants This" actresses and comedians Sherry Cola and D'Arcy Carden will embark on an epic girls' trip of a lifetime to visit America's extraordinary vacation homes in the new HGTV series "Wild Vacation Rentals."

[12/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Gather 'Round Faithfuls! Peacock Debuts Official Trailer for Season 4 of "The Traitors"
Season 4 debuts with the first three supersized episodes on Thursday, January 8 at 6pm PT/9pm ET, followed by two new episodes on Thursday, January 15, and one new episode weekly through the finale and reunion event on February 26.

[12/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix and iHeartMedia Announce Exclusive Video Podcast Partnership for Top iHeartPodcasts
More than 15 industry-leading iHeartPodcasts will stream only on Netflix including "My Favorite Murder," "The Breakfast Club," "Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast," "Behind the Bastards," "The Psychology of Your 20s" and more.

[12/16/25 - 08:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Season Two of "The Pitt"
The Emmy-winning series debuts Thursday, January 8 at 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO Max.

[12/16/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Unveils a First Look at "Widow's Bay"
The series will make its global debut on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with the first three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 17, 2026, on Apple TV.

[12/16/25 - 03:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Lifestyle Series, "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou," Starring Jep and Jessica Robertson, Debuting on Great American Pure Flix in 2026
The new series follows the Robertsons as they develop their Comanche Moon Ranch property, offering viewers an inside look at their journey.

[12/16/25 - 12:01 AM]
Emma Appleton, Fares Fares, Frida Gustavsson and Jakob Oftebro Star in Swedish Thriller Series "Bytet"
Set against the stunning backdrops of Stockholm's archipelago and sun-drenched Sicily, two couples agree to a holiday home swap in a last-ditch effort to save their marriages.

[12/15/25 - 04:45 PM]
"The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy - ABC News Special," Airing Tuesday, Dec. 16, on ABC, Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
Following the tragic news of the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, the one-hour special tells the story of the life of the beloved director, producer and actor and his wife, a photographer, producer and writer known for her work in documentary and political activism.

[12/15/25 - 02:26 PM]
Video: First Look at the New Crime Drama "CIA," Starring Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss, Now Available
When by-the-book FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) is loaned out to a clandestine CIA/FBI task force, he finds himself teamed up with secretive and roguish CIA case officer Colin Glass (Tom Ellis).

[12/15/25 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "This is I" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Bullied for wanting to be an idol, Kenji finds belonging in a cabaret and help from a trailblazing doctor, emerging onstage as her true self, Ai Haruna.

[12/15/25 - 12:30 PM]
Video: Inside Look at "Memory of a Killer" with Patrick Dempsey - FOX TV
The series will launch with a special two-night premiere event beginning Sunday, January 25 immediately following the NFC Championship Game.

[12/15/25 - 11:01 AM]
Zachary Hart Joins the Cast of "Assassin's Creed," The New Live-Action Series Adaptation of Ubisoft's Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
Toby Wallace and Lola Petticrew also star in the Netflix series.

[12/15/25 - 09:31 AM]
Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix Announce On-Air Talent for MVP's Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day, Live Only on Netflix on Friday, December 19 from Kaseya Center in Miami
On Friday, December 19, the Jake vs. Joshua preliminary card begins at 4:45pm ET / 1:45pm PT on Netflix's Tudum and MVP's YouTube Channel, with the main card starting at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT, live only on Netflix.

[12/15/25 - 09:19 AM]
Driven by Strong November Viewership, ESPN Earns Third Straight Month of Year-Over-Year Audience Growth for Weekday Studio Programming
Highlights include "The Pat McAfee Show" having its most-viewed November of all time across linear and YouTube with 445,000 average viewers per show and "NFL Live" reaching its second most-watched November since 2016 with 445,000 average viewers.