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[03/09/16 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 9
Updates include: Leighton Meester is "Making History" for FOX; Anna Paquin to get "Broken" at ABC; and Holt McCallany to lead Netflix's "Mind Hunter."

[03/09/16 - 01:45 PM]
Bounce TV's New "Saints & Sinners" Series Takes America by Storm: Premiere Becomes Bounce TV's Most-Watched Program Ever
Bounce TV spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[03/09/16 - 01:35 PM]
The CW Reveals Season Finale Dates
"Arrow" and "Supernatural" will close out said dates on Wednesday, May 25.

[03/09/16 - 01:15 PM]
Nickelodeon Rocks Out This Saturday with the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
Bookending the telecast will be a new "SpongeBob SquarePants" and the premiere of "School of Rock."

[03/09/16 - 12:05 PM]
NBC's "#Grimme Your Best Shot" Tumblr "Grimm" Promotion Selects Winning Wesen Creature to Appear in Milestone 100th Episode Airing March 11
The entries were judged and the winner was selected by the producers of the show.

[03/09/16 - 12:04 PM]
Two Popular Series Return to "Masterpiece" March 27
Look for the second season of "Grantchester" and the final season of "Mr. Selfridge" to begin on Sunday, March 27.

[03/09/16 - 11:51 AM]
"Guy's Grocery Games Redemption Tournament" Gives Competitors a Second Chance to Prove Their Skills
The five-episode stunt begins Sunday, April 3 at 8:00/7:00c on Food Network.

[03/09/16 - 11:46 AM]
AMC's "Preacher" Releases Three First Look Character Photos
Slated to debut in May the series is based on the popular, cult comic book franchise of the same name.

[03/09/16 - 11:30 AM]
Getty Family Saga "Trust" Picked Up as New Limited Series for FX
Equal parts family history, dynastic saga and satirical examination of the corrosive power of money, "Trust" is a story that attempts to unlock the mystery at the heart of every family, rich or poor.

[03/09/16 - 11:26 AM]
ESPN's Mike Ditka Signs Two-Year Extension for New Role on "SportsCenter"
Ditka will contribute to the network's flagship news and information program on a year-round basis beginning in September.

[03/09/16 - 11:10 AM]
"Paranormal Lockdown" Delivers Destination America's Highest-Rated Series Premiere Ever
Destination America further spins the numbers for Friday, March 4.

[03/09/16 - 11:01 AM]
EPIX Serves Up Original Documentary "Serena"
The feature-length documentary provides viewers with unprecedented access inside the world of the athlete-designer-businesswoman, including day-in-the-life interactions with her family and friends, plus her most trusted colleagues and fiercest competitors.

[03/09/16 - 11:00 AM]
FYI's(TM) New Original Series "He Shed She Shed" Premieres on Saturday, April 2 at 10PM ET/PT
Each episode follows two homeowners, friends or neighbors in the ultimate male vs. female backyard shed showdown - as they build and design a unique he-shed and she-shed.

[03/09/16 - 10:50 AM]
New Season of Tyler Perry's "For Better or Worse" Returns to OWN on Friday, April 1
In this new season, Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela (Tasha Smith), after dealing with a trying period of finding out that Marcus has a daughter, decide to explore expanding their family.

[03/09/16 - 10:36 AM]
Bravo Media Sets Sail with the Premiere of "Below Deck Mediterranean" Tuesday, May 3 at 9PM ET/PT
Plus: look for a half-hour preview special, Wednesday, March 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/09/16 - 09:41 AM]
GSN Heads Into Its 2016 Upfront with New Ambitious Programming Slate
Over the past three years, GSN has more than doubled its original programming output, and is introducing another creative slate of originals in 2016.

[03/09/16 - 09:33 AM]
Supergirl Gains a New Ally When The Flash Arrives, March 28 on CBS
Check out the teaser poster for the crossover event.

[03/09/16 - 09:02 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Little Big Shots" Opens Big for NBC
The Peacock's newcomer posts a 2.9 rating among adults 18-49 in the 10:00/9:00c hour.

[03/09/16 - 09:02 AM]
More Performers Announced for the "51st Academy of Country Music Awards(R)," Broadcast Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 3 on CBS
16-time ACM Award winner Tim McGraw will perform the national television debut of his new single, "Humble and Kind," from his latest album, Damn Country Music.

[03/09/16 - 09:01 AM]
ABC Entertainment and Marvel Television Launch "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Academy" on MAoSAcademy.com, ABC.com and the WATCH ABC App
Viewers can logon and watch as three diehard fans compete for a chance to play an agent on the set of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

[03/09/16 - 09:00 AM]
Freeform Begins Production in London on New Original Series "Guilt"
The series is a co-production of Sea to Sky Entertainment (Lionsgate Television's Canadian joint venture with Thunderbird Films) and BV Family Productions.

[03/09/16 - 08:44 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Uncovers Iconic Artifacts Behind America's Greatest Sporting Moments in "Sports Detectives" Premiering Sunday, April 24 at 9PM ET/PT
The series will try to hunt down the truth of what happened and find missing treasures behind some of the most iconic moments in American sports history.

[03/09/16 - 08:42 AM]
"Little Big Shots" Preview Is the Top-Rated Alternative Series Premiere or Preview on Any Net in Four-and-a-Half Years
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 8.

[03/09/16 - 08:40 AM]
"Of Kings and Prophets" Debuts With a 7-Week Time-Slot High in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 8.

[03/09/16 - 08:00 AM]
Netflix Premieres New Joe Berlinger Documentary "Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru" Exclusively to Members Worldwide on July 15
Granted unprecedented access, this film is an emotional tour de force, pulling back the curtain on this life-altering and controversial event, the zealous participants and the man himself.

[03/09/16 - 07:30 AM]
Syfy and The Asylum Announce "Sharknado 4" Casting
Among the highlights: Tara Reid is set to return as April Wexler to reveal the outcome of the fan-voted #AprilLives or #AprilDies social campaign.

[03/09/16 - 07:13 AM]
PBS Announces Second Season of Original Drama Series "Mercy Street"
The first season took place in the spring of 1862 in Alexandria, Virginia, a border town between North and South and the longest-occupied Confederate city of the war.

[03/09/16 - 06:38 AM]
Matthew Hasselbeck Announces His Retirement, Joins ESPN as NFL Analyst
The three-time Pro Bowler who played his final NFL season for the Indianapolis Colts in 2015, will be part of "Sunday NFL Countdown" and "Monday Night Countdown."

[03/08/16 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 8
Updates include: A&E gives early renewal to "60 Days In"; Goran Visnjic to chase "Time" for NBC; and Anna Torv cast in "Mind Hunter" at Netflix.

[03/08/16 - 01:57 PM]
Syfy and Spotify Announce Multi-Platform Marketing Partnership for New Series "Hunters"
The series will feature a unique Spotify in-show integration throughout the 13-part season.

[03/08/16 - 01:46 PM]
NBC Announces Season Premiere Dates for Summer Favorites "America's Got Talent" and "American Ninja Warrior"
Both will launch with two-hour premieres on Tuesday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 1, respectively.

[03/08/16 - 01:41 PM]
AMC Is Going Back "Into the Badlands"
The show delivered the third highest-rated first season in U.S. cable TV history and scored with critics and fans for its immersive world and the artistry of its elaborate fight sequences.

[03/08/16 - 12:32 PM]
Video: "Game of Thrones" - Season 6 Trailer
The series kicks off its 10-episode sixth season on Sunday, April 24.

[03/08/16 - 12:16 PM]
VH1 Tribute Special "Larger Than Life: A Celebration of Big Ang" to Air Wednesday, March 9th at 9 PM ET/PT
Friends and family alike will gather with celebrity superfans to celebrate "Big Ang" - a singular personality known for her warmth, open-heartedness, and generosity.

[03/08/16 - 11:46 AM]
Video: New Trailer for "Huang's World" Hosted by Eddie Huang
Viceland's latest original series launches Thursday, April 28.

[03/08/16 - 11:41 AM]
VH1's Top Rated "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Season 5 Premieres Monday, April 4 at 8PM ET/PT
The competition is fiercer than ever as new and familiar faces work to take over Atlanta's music scene.

[03/08/16 - 10:20 AM]
The Investigations Continue: All-New Episodes of Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot" Premiere March 31
In the March 31 premiere "Supernatural Bigfoot," the bigfoot team heads to North California to meet up with another group of bigfooters - the Supernatural Bigfoot Group.

[03/08/16 - 09:35 AM]
Oxygen Media and Gabby Douglas Vault Toward Rio as "Douglas Family Gold" Premieres Wednesday, May 25 at 10PM ET/PT
The series follows gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas and her support system, which include matriarch Natalie Hawkins, sisters Arielle "Arie" Hawkins, Joyelle "Joy" Douglas, brother, Johnathan Douglas and grandmother Miss Carolyn Ford.

[03/08/16 - 09:00 AM]
Esquire Network Takes You Inside the World of Rising Hip-Hop Star Mike Stud When "The Mike Stud Project (wt)" Premieres This Summer
Esquire Network takes viewers inside the world of Mike Stud - a Duke educated, former All-American baseball player who unexpectedly turned to music after an injury robbed him of his lifelong dream to play pro ball.

[03/08/16 - 09:00 AM]
Ashley Judd, Jeffrey Tambor and Richard Kind among Talent Joining Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi in the Cast of Disney Channel's "Tangled: Before Ever After"
Reprising their roles from the feature film are Jeffrey Tambor and Paul F. Tompkins as Big Nose and Shorty, members of the Snuggly Duckling Pub Thugs; and M.C. Gainey as Captain of the Guards.

[03/08/16 - 08:56 AM]
PBS Stations Draw 9.6 Million Viewers to Bid Farewell to "Downton Abbey" on "Masterpiece"
PBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[03/08/16 - 08:36 AM]
Netflix Serving 3 New Courses of "Chef's Table" Starting May 27
The first course of six episodes premieres on the streaming service Friday, May 27 followed by four special episodes later in the year dedicated to four of the world's most renowned French chefs, with the third course highlighting another six chefs to release in early 2017.

[03/08/16 - 08:30 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice," "Blindspot" Put NBC on Top
The Peacock easily wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/08/16 - 07:13 AM]
"Only the Dead See the End of War," War Correspondent Michael Ware's Searing Account of Witnessing the Birth of ISIS, Debuts March 28 on HBO
Directed by two-time Oscar(R) winner Bill Guttentag in collaboration with Michael Ware, the documentary debuts just days after the 13th anniversary of the Iraq invasion.

[03/08/16 - 07:08 AM]
Freeform's "Funday" Weekend Programming Event on March 19 and 20
Follow along with Flik and Pocahontas as they transition into brave leaders of their community, and cheer on Mowgli and Remy as they go on a quest of self-discovery.

[03/08/16 - 06:02 AM]
ABC Announces This Season's "Dancing with the Stars" Celebrity Cast Live on "Good Morning America"
The 22nd season's lineup of celebrity dancers includes a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a Peabody Award winner, a UFC fighter, and Super Bowl 50's MVP, to name a few.

[03/07/16 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 7
Updates include: Jenna Fischer to star opposite Matt LeBlanc in CBS comedy pilot; Andie MacDowell to lead ABC's "Model Women"; and WGN America orders pilots for "Roadside Picnic," "Scalped" adaptations.

[03/07/16 - 01:37 PM]
USA Network's Golden Globe(R) Award-Winning Series "Mr. Robot" Casts Craig Robinson as Recurring Guest Star
Robinson will star as "Ray," a neighborhood local who reaches out to Elliot in his time of need.

[03/07/16 - 12:43 PM]
MTV Announces 2016 Class of Artists Taking Austin by Storm at "MTV Woodies/10 for 16" Music Festival
In the spirit of music discovery that drives SXSW, "MTV Woodies/10 for 16" has a newly reimagined format this year with more music, less awards, and a focus on these select emerging artists, their fans, and the established artists who support them.

[03/07/16 - 12:35 PM]
Lovers and Friends Flip Their Relationships Upside-Down When They Ask the Question: "What If We Get Married?"
The five-episode series premieres Friday, April 1 at 9:30/8:30c on TLC.







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[10/15/25 - 01:01 PM]
Season 2 Announcement - "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Deathwatch"
In this first-ever adaptation of the acclaimed stealth video game franchise, legendary agent Sam Fisher is drawn back into the field when a wounded young operative seeks out his help.

[10/15/25 - 01:01 PM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts First Look at "Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age," Featuring the Playful Snow Sloths of the Pleistocene
Narrated by Golden Globe and Olivier Award winner Tom Hiddleston, with an original score by Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman, and Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, the five-part series premieres globally on Apple TV on November 26.

[10/15/25 - 12:30 PM]
Follow Chris Hemsworth and His Father, Craig, on a Deeply Emotional Road Trip Back in Time in "Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember"
The one-hour special premieres Sunday, November 23 at 9:00/8:00c on National Geographic and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

[10/15/25 - 11:14 AM]
"OWN For the Holidays" Returns for Its Seventh Year with Three Festive New Movies
"Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "The Christmas Showdown," and "Very Merry Mystery" will premiere on successive Saturdays beginning November 29.

[10/15/25 - 11:01 AM]
National Geographic Documents Athlete Jim Morrison's Unprecedented, Historic Ski Descent on North Face of Mount Everest on October 15, 2025
National Geographic Documentary Films once again teams with Oscar and BAFTA Award-winning directors Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin to film the exhilarating and heartbreaking odyssey for the upcoming documentary "Everest North" (wt).

[10/15/25 - 11:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces New Stand-Up Comedy Special "Kathleen Madigan - The Family Thread"
The one-hour special will premiere November 21 on Prime Video.

[10/15/25 - 10:01 AM]
"His & Hers" - Official First Look & Date Announcement
From visionary filmmaker William Oldroyd, this six-episode, twisty psychological thriller is adapted from Alice Feeney's novel of the same name and stars Tessa Thompson (who also executive produces) and Jon Bernthal.

[10/15/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO and Raw Are in Production on a Documentary Series About the Epic Release of a Famous Whale
The series, directed by Becky Read, will debut on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[10/15/25 - 09:37 AM]
Viaplay November 2025 Exclusive U.S. Premieres: "Vanguard"; "Meaning of Life," Season 2; "A Life's Worth"
"Vanguard" is a five-part, award-winning drama series featuring high-stakes deals, groundbreaking innovation, and fierce family rivalries.

[10/15/25 - 09:14 AM]
MGM+ Greenlights "Bosch: Start of Watch," A New Prequel Series to the Iconic Detective Franchise
The series stars Cameron Monaghan as rookie cop Harry Bosch and Omari Hardwick as veteran officer Eli Bridges.

[10/15/25 - 09:13 AM]
"Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films" to Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ November 7
The two-part documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar-winning box office phenomenon "Avatar: The Way of Water" and a first look at the upcoming "Avatar: Fire and Ash," features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and interviews with cast and filmmakers.

[10/15/25 - 09:05 AM]
Video: NBC Releases Official Season 2 Trailer for Comedy Series "St. Denis Medical"
The series returns Monday, November 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC with back-to-back episodes and will be available to stream on Peacock.

[10/15/25 - 09:02 AM]
Sirens On: BAFTA-Winning "Blue Lights" Returns to BritBox for Explosive Third Season
Other November highlights include "Belgravia," "Friday Night Dinner," and "Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators."

[10/15/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "All's Fair" - Meet the Women of All's Fair - Hulu
Starring Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close, "All's Fair" tells the story of a team of fierce female divorce attorneys who leave a male-dominated firm to start their own.

[10/15/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Tyler Perry's Finding Joy" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Love finds you when you least expect it.