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[02/08/16 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 8
Updates include: CBS cancels Jane Lynch-led "Angel from Hell"; Riley Smith to topline The CW's "Frequency"; and Matt LeBlanc to star in "I'm Not Your Friend" at CBS.

[02/08/16 - 03:42 PM]
"Lopez" Premieres March 30th on TV Land
The cable channel also releases the show's key art and logo.

[02/08/16 - 01:04 PM]
Global Best-Selling Crime Mystery Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" Premieres as a Two-Night Event on Lifetime Beginning March 13
Set in 1939 while Europe teeters on the brink of war, the two-night event follows ten strangers with dubious pasts who are lured to Soldier Island, an isolated rock near the Devon coast in southern England.

[02/08/16 - 12:01 PM]
CBS's New Late Night Duo Score Ratings Milestones with Post-Super Bowl Broadcasts
CBS spins the late-night numbers for Sunday, February 7.

[02/08/16 - 11:45 AM]
NBA All-Star 2016 Celebrity Game Presented by Mountain Dew Exclusively on ESPN
Play-by-play commentator Mark Jones, analyst Jon Barry and sideline reporter Cassidy Hubbarth will return to provide commentary for the telecast.

[02/08/16 - 11:00 AM]
#CrushOnComedy This Valentine's Day with FOX Tuesday Night Candygram Wrappers!
Plus: check out FOX's Tuesday "Romance Roulette" videos!

[02/08/16 - 10:48 AM]
"The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" Delivers Most-Watched Series Premiere in FX History
FX further spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 2.

[02/08/16 - 10:40 AM]
ABC Orders Comedic Game Show "Big Fan" from Jimmy Kimmel
Andy Richter will host the series, based on the hilarious "Who Knows... ?" the celebrity vs. super-fan game segment that originally aired on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

[02/08/16 - 10:28 AM]
ZZ Top Frontman Billy Gibbons to Star in New Discovery Pilot "Rockin' Roadsters"
Said installment premieres Monday, February 29 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/08/16 - 10:19 AM]
New Series "VH1 Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn" Premieres Wednesday, March 16th at 9PM ET/PT
The series features five families at a crossroads in their relationship as they undergo three weeks of intensive family therapy.

[02/08/16 - 10:13 AM]
"Mavis!," The First Feature Documentary About Legendary Soul and Gospel Singer Mavis Staples, Debuts Feb. 29, Exclusively on HBO
Jessica Edwards directs the first feature documentary about this enduring performer.

[02/08/16 - 10:08 AM]
Idina Menzel to Perform on "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60"
Menzel will perform in Disney California Adventure Park against the backdrop of "World of Color," the one-of-a-kind nighttime extravaganza.

[02/08/16 - 10:00 AM]
Syfy Renews Original Drama Series "The Magicians" for Second Season
During its first three episodes, "The Magicians" averaged 1.7 million viewers, 853K Adults 18-49 and 910K Adults 25-54 (based on L3 data).

[02/08/16 - 09:36 AM]
America's Favorite Family Returns to A&E with a Star-Studded New Season of "Wahlburgers" and a New Season of the Hit Reality Series "Donnie Loves Jenny"
Said offerings roll out on Wednesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 16, respectively.

[02/08/16 - 08:41 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Returns Later This Year
Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga and Jaqueline Laurita are among the returning cast members.

[02/08/16 - 08:40 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Super Bowl L" Delivers Huge for CBS
The Eye's coverage averages over 93.6 million viewers across the night.

[02/08/16 - 08:27 AM]
NBC Ranks #2 for the Night Among the Big 4 Networks in Adults 18-49 and Total
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 7.

[02/08/16 - 07:14 AM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of NickSports Reality Competition Series "Soccer Superstar"
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Heather Mitts returns as host, along with an acclaimed panel of judges including National Soccer Hall of Famer Marcelo Balboa, two-time Olympic gold medalist Angela Hucles and youth development expert Dan Metcalfe.

[02/08/16 - 07:04 AM]
Golf Channel Films' "'86" to Chronicle Jack Nicklaus' Record 18th Major Victory at the 1986 Masters
Highlighted by a final-round 65 and a 6-under-par 30 on the final nine holes, Nicklaus became the oldest winner of the Masters at age 46 and the second-oldest winner of any major championship in history.

[02/08/16 - 06:18 AM]
Discovery Channel Premieres All New Series "Trailblazers" on Wednesday, March 30 at 10PM
Each hour-long episode will follow three elite survivalists as they lead separate teams of scientists through some of the most dangerous regions of the world in the search for clues and discoveries that could lead to scientific breakthroughs.

[02/08/16 - 06:16 AM]
CBS's Coverage of Super Bowl 50 Scores Second-Highest Overnight Rating in History
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 7.

[02/08/16 - 03:18 AM]
Reelz to Air Movieguide(R) 24th Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala
The 24th Annual Faith & Value Awards recognize the best family-friendly movies and TV shows of 2015.

[02/07/16 - 06:53 PM]
Video: CBS Debuts Humorous "CBS All Access" Commercial During "Super Bowl 50"
The 30-second commercial was directed by famed producer/writer/director Peter Farrelly.

[02/07/16 - 06:14 PM]
Video: For the First Time Ever, A Showtime(R) Spot Is Featured in the Super Bowl
The new spot, with music by Grammy(R) and Golden Globe(R)-nominated singer-songwriter Sia, was one of the only streaming service commercials to air during the game.

[02/07/16 - 04:58 PM]
Video: CBS Announces the Final Nine Episodes for "The Good Wife"
The series finale of broadcast television's most acclaimed drama will air Sunday, May 8.

[02/07/16 - 08:37 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts with New Hampshire Republican Debate
The Alphabet averages more than 11.6 million viewers in primetime.

[02/07/16 - 08:30 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Ties for the #1 Telecast of the Night on the Big 4 Networks in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, February 6.

[02/06/16 - 09:03 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with ABC
The Eye's "Super Bowl's Greatest Halftime Shows" helps power said victory.

[02/06/16 - 08:44 AM]
ABC Ranks #1 on Friday with the Top Shows - "20/20" Scores Strongest Numbers Since November
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, February 5.

[02/06/16 - 08:28 AM]
"Grimm" Matches Its 18-49 High Since Nov. 6
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, February 5.

[02/05/16 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 5
Updates include: Kal Penn, Maggie Q among those cast in ABC's "Designated Survivor"; FOX adds two single-camera projects to its pilot roster; and CBS orders pilot for medical drama "Sensory."

[02/05/16 - 03:13 PM]
Discovery Channel Is Cable's #1 Non-Sports Network Among Men for January
Discovery spins the numbers for the month of January.

[02/05/16 - 03:01 PM]
Jennifer Lopez, Ray Liotta and "Shades of Blue" Back on the Beat for a Second Season on NBC
In L+3 results from Nielsen Media Research through its first three telecasts, "Shades of Blue" has averaged a 2.5 rating in adults 18-49 and 11.2 million viewers overall.

[02/05/16 - 01:19 PM]
ESPN to Televise "Monday Night Football" Game from Mexico City
The Texans-Raiders matchup will be played at famed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Monday, November 21 (week 11) of the 2016 NFL season.

[02/05/16 - 12:24 PM]
Investigation Discovery's World Premiere of "20/20 on ID Presents Homicide" Reveals Never-Before-Heard Details
The interview airs as part of three original hours, premiering on Wednesday, February 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/05/16 - 12:23 PM]
Investigation Discovery Begins 2016 as the #10 Network in Prime in Ad-Supported Cable
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for the month of January.

[02/05/16 - 12:10 PM]
NBA and Turner's Cartoon Network Team Up for the Kids Channel's Annual "NBA All-Star Jam"
LeBron James makes an appearance as an animated version of himself on Cartoon Network's hit series "Teen Titans Go!"; while Paul George, Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard are featured in "We Bare Bears."

[02/05/16 - 12:09 PM]
Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen Joins the Cast of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" as "Dr. Everett Scott"
He'll play the uber intelligent, ex-science teacher, now working for the Bureau of Investigation looking into UFOs and ends up at the castle while searching for his nephew, Eddie.

[02/05/16 - 12:00 PM]
"The Last Man on Earth" to Return Sunday, March 6, On FOX
Also on March 6, "Bordertown," the new animated series from executive producers Mark Hentemann and Seth MacFarlane, will move to its new time period, Sundays at 7:00/6:00c.

[02/05/16 - 11:20 AM]
E!'s "Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry" Expands Season One Order
The two additional installments expand its freshman run to a total of 10 episodes.

[02/05/16 - 10:57 AM]
Fall Out Boy, Little Big Town, Ne-Yo and Pentatonix Perform on "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60"
Derek Hough, who serves as Master of Ceremonies for the evening, sings and dances to the song "Step in Time," from Walt Disney Pictures Oscar-winning "Mary Poppins," with special guest Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke.

[02/05/16 - 10:47 AM]
FOX's "Grease: Live" Grows 20% in Total Viewers After 3 Days, FOX to Air Encore on Easter Sunday
FOX further spins the numbers for the week of January 25-31.

[02/05/16 - 10:29 AM]
CBS Multi-Platform Snapshot - Top Five Most Popular Programs on Various Platforms This Season
CBS further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[02/05/16 - 10:18 AM]
With Live + 3-Day Viewing, "Scorpion" Moves Up to the Week's #2 Program
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of January 25-31.

[02/05/16 - 09:56 AM]
Season 14 of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress" Celebrates Heroes, Brides with a Twist and Special Celebrity Guests
Entering into its 14th season, the hit series debuts with a new theme song written by platinum-selling country music star Kristian Bush of Sugarland.

[02/05/16 - 09:10 AM]
The Third Episode of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" Ranks #3 in the 8-9 Hour
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, February 4.

[02/05/16 - 08:47 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Charts with "American Idol"
The network holds off second place CBS in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/05/16 - 08:46 AM]
Catherine Hardwicke ("Twilight") Signs on to Direct First Two Episodes of New USA Network Crime Thriller "Eyewitness"
From Universal Cable Productions, the U.S. adaptation of the successful Norwegian crime thriller (original title "Øyevitne") explores a grisly crime from the point of view of the eyewitness.

[02/05/16 - 08:37 AM]
ABC's "Madoff" Mini-Series Closes with Solid Numbers on Thursday
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 4.

[02/05/16 - 08:33 AM]
"Shades of Blue" Is Up vs. NBC's Regular-Program Slot Average Prior to "Shades" by 38%
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 4.







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[06/04/26 - 11:01 AM]
FX's "The Marriage Plot" Limited Series Ordered for FX and Hulu
Sadie Sink is attached to star and executive produce the project, which will be adapted from the acclaimed novel by Jeffrey Eugenides.

[06/04/26 - 10:09 AM]
Patricia Heaton to Star in and Executive Produce MPI Original Films' New Legal Drama Pilot "Public Interest"
Set inside a nonprofit public interest law firm in Washington, D.C., "Public Interest" follows Ingrid Erickson, an attorney unexpectedly thrust into the firm's top leadership role after its longtime president suffers a sudden heart attack, and her unconventional team as they fight for everyday people facing impossible odds.

[06/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Star-Studded Line-Up of Performers and Presenters Revealed for the "79th Annual Tony Awards" Live Sunday, June 7 on CBS
Rachel Zegler, who will return to Broadway next Spring, will deliver a special tribute to "A Chorus Line," which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

[06/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
Joshua Jackson Joins "Your Friends & Neighbors" Season 3
He's no stranger to a tight-knit neighborhood.

[06/04/26 - 09:31 AM]
"Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert" Premieres in the U.S. on Disney+ and Hulu June 26
The nearly two-hour live concert film was recorded during the legendary singer-songwriter's "A Quiet Celebration Tour."

[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 - 09:01 AM]
Ms. Lauryn Hill to Receive the Living Legend Icon Award at the "BET Awards" 2026 Sponsored by Sprite
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[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
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[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
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[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.