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[02/26/16 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 26
Updates include: USA pulls the plug on "Satisfaction"; Bill Paxton to lead "Training Day" at CBS; and Camila Mendes is set as Veronica Lodge in The CW's "Riverdale."

[02/26/16 - 02:34 PM]
Melissa James Gibson and Frank Pugliese Named Showrunners for Netflix Original Series, "House of Cards"
"I welcome Frank and Melissa in their new roles on 'House of Cards' and look forward to collaborating with them and our creative team on Season Five," said executive producer Kevin Spacey.

[02/26/16 - 02:14 PM]
A New Season of Fast N' Loud Spin-Off "Misfit Garage" Fires Up Motor Mondays Starting Monday, March 7, on Discovery
The series follows mechanics who joined forces to create their own startup hot rod shop, Fired Up Garage, to rival Richard Rawlings' Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas.

[02/26/16 - 02:00 PM]
Emmy and Golden Globe Award-Winner Jimmy Smits Tapped for Key Role in the FOX Drama Pilot "24: Legacy"
Smits joins previously announced cast members Corey Hawkins, Miranda Otto and Teddy Sears.

[02/26/16 - 10:49 AM]
Showtime(R) Presents the World Premiere of "Spring Broke" from Executive Producer Alex Gibney
The documentary details the raucous history of the infamous spring vacation revelries in Daytona, Florida.

[02/26/16 - 09:00 AM]
"The Passion: New Orleans" Soundtrack Set for Release on March 18 Via Deep Well/Virgin Records
The soundtrack features cast members Jencarlos Canela, Chris Daughtry, Prince Royce, Seal and Trisha Yearwood, plus special guests Yolanda Adams, Shane Harper and Michael W. Smith.

[02/26/16 - 08:54 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Extends Demo Win Streak to Eight
FOX has led Thursday night among adults 18-49 for eight consecutive weeks.

[02/26/16 - 08:34 AM]
ABC Poised to Lead Its 3rd-Straight Thursday in Live + 3 Day Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 25.

[02/26/16 - 08:28 AM]
"DC's Legends of Tomorrow" and "The 100" Rise on Thursday
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, February 25.

[02/26/16 - 08:25 AM]
Despite GOP Debate Competition, "Blacklist" & "Apocalypse" Maintain 100% Week to Week
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 25.

[02/25/16 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 25
Updates include: Finn Jones to play "Marvel's Iron Fist" for Netflix; Marsha Thomason to lead FOX's "Zoobiquity"; and Reshma Shetty cast in "Bunker Hill" at CBS.

[02/25/16 - 10:01 PM]
"American Idol" Top 10 Finalists Revealed
Four of the contestants were unanimously chosen by the judges last night - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. - and the remaining six were chosen by America's votes.

[02/25/16 - 02:12 PM]
CBS News to Deliver a Full Day of Original Reporting on Super Tuesday Across All Platforms
Scott Pelley, Norah O'Donnell, Charlie Rose and John Dickerson will lead the network's primetime coverage (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.

[02/25/16 - 02:00 PM]
Video: Watch the First Look at the Spring Premiere of "Empire"
New episodes resume Wednesday, March 30 at 9:00/8:00c on FOX.

[02/25/16 - 12:57 PM]
"Bones" Renewed for Final Farewell Season on FOX
When "Bones" ends its run, the series will have completed 246 original episodes, making it one of the longest running FOX series ever.

[02/25/16 - 12:36 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries to Premiere New York Times Bestselling Author Sandra Brown's "White Hot" Starring Shenae Grimes-Beech, Sean Faris and John Schneider
The original movie for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries premieres Sunday, April 17 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/25/16 - 12:01 PM]
Pop Brings Fans Closer to the Stars on Hollywood's Biggest Night with "Entertainment Tonight at the Oscars(R) Live On Pop" Sunday, Feb. 28 at 5:00 PM, ET/2:00 PM, PT
The special is a two and a half-hour live broadcast hosted by Nancy O'Dell and Kevin Frazier with correspondent Nischelle Turner and fashion expert Jeannie Mai.

[02/25/16 - 12:00 PM]
Scooter Braun to Serve as Creative Executive Producer of the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards
The RDMA event is set for Saturday, April 30 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

[02/25/16 - 11:08 AM]
DNCE Set to Perform at the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards
The high-energy performance will extend beyond the stage, into the audience, culminating in an epic slime dousing.

[02/25/16 - 10:48 AM]
"The Tonight Show" Easily Outperforms CBS, ABC Timeslot Competition, Winning in All Key Measures for Week of Feb. 15-19
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 15-19.

[02/25/16 - 10:28 AM]
Tyler Perry's "If Loving You Is Wrong" Returns to OWN with All-New Episodes This March
New episodes will begin Tuesday, March 15 at 10:00/9:00c following the season finale of "The Haves and the Have Nots."

[02/25/16 - 10:26 AM]
Principal Photography Wraps on Bounce TV's First Original Drama "Saints & Sinners"
The newcomer will be seen Sunday nights at 9:00/8:00c starting March 6.

[02/25/16 - 10:18 AM]
Golf Channel Films' "'86" Generates More Than 500 Submissions of "Where Was I" Stories Chronicling Jack Nicklaus' Historic Masters Win
A sneak preview of this Golf Channel Films project will debut during today's coverage of The Honda Classic on Golf Channel, where live coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET.

[02/25/16 - 10:10 AM]
Video: Cinemax / "Banshee" Season 4 Trailer & Key Art
The series returns for its eight-episode fourth and final season on Friday, April 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/25/16 - 10:02 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Returns with Back-to-Back Shows
Jonah Hill and musical guest Future are on tap for March 5 while Ariana Grande will host and perform on March 12.

[02/25/16 - 10:01 AM]
Spike TV Orders "The Mist" Production Pilot from Dimension Television
The Spike original scripted series tells a harrowing story about a seemingly innocuous mist that seeps into a small town and creates immense havoc.

[02/25/16 - 10:00 AM]
New Adventure Drama "Houdini & Doyle" to Premiere Monday, May 2, on FOX
The newcomer will take over the Monday, 9:00/8:00c hour from "Lucifer," which wraps its freshman run the week prior.

[02/25/16 - 09:46 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Is the Most-Watched Late-Night Show Across All Social Platforms
"The Tonight Show" has been a leader and early adopter in the live social video space, from monologue rehearsals and music performances on platforms from Meerkat to Periscope to Facebook Live.

[02/25/16 - 09:32 AM]
Video: Exclusive First Look at "Taboo" Starring Oscar Nominee Tom Hardy
The first trailer is being released as production continues in London with a major international cast for FX and BBC One.

[02/25/16 - 09:17 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Embraces the Dark Side with "Penny Dreadful" Season Three Key Art and Official Trailer
The series returns Sunday, May 1 at 10:00/9:00c on the pay channel.

[02/25/16 - 09:01 AM]
Music Superstars Cam, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Florida Georgia Line to Perform on the "51st Academy of Country Music Awards(R)"
The awards, co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley, will be broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 3 on the CBS Television Network.

[02/25/16 - 08:32 AM]
Music Pioneer and Global Icon - Goldie - To Host the Inaugural "Electronic Music Awards & Foundation"
Over his 30-year career, Goldie has released a number of multi award-winning albums and made a name for himself as an innovator in the Jungle and Drum & Bass spaces.

[02/25/16 - 08:32 AM]
ABC Finishes No. 1 on the First Three Wednesdays of the February Sweep for the First Time in 20 Years Among Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 24.

[02/25/16 - 08:30 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, CBS & FOX Split the Adults 18-49 Crown
"Modern Family" and "American Idol" lead the night in the key demographic.

[02/25/16 - 08:28 AM]
"Chicago P.D." Captures the 10 P.M. Hour Among ABC, CBS & NBC in Every Key Category
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 24.

[02/25/16 - 08:23 AM]
The City of Pasadena Honors "The Big Bang Theory" with Its Very Own Street in Celebration of the Hit Comedy Series' 200 Episodes
The actual street sign was revealed to the cast for the first time during an appearance on "Conan" last night.

[02/25/16 - 07:00 AM]
Adam Stotsky Promoted to President, E! Entertainment
Stotsky who previously served as General Manager for E! will continue overseeing all day-to-day operations of the network, including news, digital, marketing, communications, research and acquisitions.

[02/25/16 - 06:04 AM]
"The Fashion Fund" Available Now on Amazon Video
The series follows the process of selecting designers for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, led by Vogue's Anna Wintour and CFDA Chairman Diane von Furstenberg.

[02/25/16 - 05:36 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Part Two of "Marvel's Daredevil" Season 2 Trailer
The new season will launch globally on Friday, March 18 at 12:01am PT.

[02/24/16 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 24
Updates include: HBO shelves Steve McQueen's drama "Codes of Conduct"; Adam Pally to lead FOX's "Making History"; and K.J. Apa, Luke Perry among the latest bound for The CW's "Riverdale."

[02/24/16 - 02:00 PM]
Netflix Brings New Original Anime Series, "Perfect Bones," to Members Worldwide
This marks the first ever original Anime title to debut all episodes simultaneously in 190 countries around the world.

[02/24/16 - 01:23 PM]
E! Delivers Extensive Coverage of the Biggest Night in Film When "Live from the Red Carpet: The 2016 Academy Awards" Airs on Sunday, February 28th
E! will deliver the most surprising and memorable celebrity interviews, candid behind-the-scenes moments and unforgettable fashion live on-air, online and on social to pop culture fans around the globe.

[02/24/16 - 01:13 PM]
During SXSW Interactive, Comedy Central's "@midnight with Chris Hardwick" to Become First Ever Late-Night Show to Broadcast Live Exclusively on Periscope
In partnership with SXSW Comedy, Comedy Central's "@midnight with Chris Hardwick" Live is free to SXSW badge holders and takes place during the first night of Interactive on Friday, March 11 at The Parish.

[02/24/16 - 12:16 PM]
Bravo Media Pops the Champagne as "Watch What Happens Live" Celebrates Its 1000th Episode on Wednesday, March 2 at 11PM ET/PT
During the milestone occasion, Cohen along with guests, and Bravo superfans, Chrissy Teigen and Kristin Chenoweth look back at some of the most shocking and unforgettable moments in the show's history.

[02/24/16 - 11:43 AM]
"Deadbeat" Season 3 Launches 4/20
This morning Tyler Labine and Kal Penn announced all episodes of season three will return Wednesday, April 20 on Hulu.

[02/24/16 - 10:49 AM]
"El Chapo & Sean Penn: Bungle in the Jungle" Reveals the Real Story Behind the Doomed Meeting
The one-hour special premieres Thursday, March 10 at 9:00/8:00c on ReelzChannel.

[02/24/16 - 10:33 AM]
"Hockey Day in America" Tripleheader Viewership Is Up 21% vs. 2015
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 21.

[02/24/16 - 10:30 AM]
"Flowers" Starring Olivia Colman and Julian Barratt to Debut on Seeso Spring 2016
"Flowers" is an imaginative, cinematic show about an eccentric and dysfunctional family struggling to hold themselves together.

[02/24/16 - 10:03 AM]
Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete Docu-Series "For Peete's Sake" Premieres Saturday, March 19 on OWN
Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete were two of the brightest stars in their fields in the 80's and 90's.

[02/24/16 - 10:03 AM]
"Oscars(R) Opening Ceremony: Live from the Red Carpet" - Hosted by Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan
This 90-minute special begins at 7:00 p.m. EST/4:00 p.m. PST on ABC and is the only official red-carpet event.







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[10/28/25 - 10:01 AM]
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[10/28/25 - 08:32 AM]
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[10/28/25 - 08:30 AM]
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Narrated by renowned naturalist and three-time Emmy Award-winner Sir David Attenborough, the major new six-part natural history series chronicles the dramatic real-life sagas of four African animal families, in one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by BBC Studios Natural History Unit.

[10/28/25 - 07:09 AM]
Season 5 of ESPN Original Series "Peyton's Places," Presented by Elijah Craig Bourbon, Premieres November 2 Exclusively on ESPN+
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[10/28/25 - 07:01 AM]
"One Piece" Season 2 Premieres March 10, 2026
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[10/28/25 - 06:47 AM]
Prime Video Takes the Spotlight with Its New "Karaoke Club" Show, A Celebrity Singing Tour
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[10/28/25 - 06:31 AM]
"Michelle Obama: The Style, the Power, the Look - a Conversation with Robin Roberts - Special Edition of 20/20" Airs Sunday, Nov. 2, on ABC, Streaming Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
The "Good Morning America" co-anchor joins Obama at Marymount University in Virginia in advance of her upcoming book, "The Look" - a celebration of style from the moment she entered the public eye - to discuss the lessons she's sharing about her newfound confidence and empowerment.

[10/28/25 - 06:01 AM]
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[10/28/25 - 04:00 AM]
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[10/28/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Family Man" Season 3 Date Announcement - Prime Video
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[10/27/25 - 06:54 PM]
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[10/27/25 - 01:06 PM]
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[10/27/25 - 12:03 PM]
Second-Most Viewed NBA Opening Week on ESPN Since 2014; "Inside the NBA" Averaged 1M Viewers in Its Opening Week Debut on ESPN
Last week's NBA coverage averaged 2.2 million viewers.

[10/27/25 - 11:53 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - "Joy to the World"
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[10/27/25 - 11:18 AM]
ESPN Updates NHL Exclusive Games for 2025-26 Season
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