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[03/25/16 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 25
Updates include: HBO's "Togetherness" to sign off after two seasons; Spike TV presses pause on "Red Mars" after showrunner exit; and The CW to redevelop "The Notebook," "Weaveworld" next season.

[03/25/16 - 07:44 PM]
Superstars Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys Join Coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton for Season 11 of "The Voice"
Both Cyrus and Keys are passionate fans of "The Voice": Cyrus is a key adviser on the current season and Keys served as a mentor for season seven.

[03/25/16 - 10:04 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "Quantico" Surges in Playback to Rank #2 in Adults 18-49 among Sunday's Broadcast Shows
ABC further spins the numbers for Sunday, March 20.

[03/25/16 - 10:03 AM]
Grab Your Flashlight and Go on a Virtual Ghost Hunt with "Ghost Asylum!"
The series returns Sunday, April 3 at 10:00/9:00c on Destination America with 10 new episodes.

[03/25/16 - 10:01 AM]
CBS Announces Renewals for Returning Series for the 2016-2017 Season
CBS will finish this season as America's most-watched network for the 13th time in 14 years.

[03/25/16 - 09:17 AM]
With a 2nd Visit from Hillary Clinton, ABC's "Kimmel" Delivers an 8-Month High in Households
ABC spins the late-night numbers for Thursday, March 24.

[03/25/16 - 08:54 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA Tournament Sparks Demo Victory for CBS
The Eye leads the night among adults 18-49 while FOX is the most-watched network.

[03/25/16 - 08:39 AM]
ABC's "The Catch" Debut Beats NBC's "Shades of Blue" by Double Digits
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 24.

[03/25/16 - 08:30 AM]
"Shades of Blue" Builds by 67% on Its Lead-In to Maintain 100% Week to Week In 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 24.

[03/25/16 - 07:00 AM]
Season 12 of E!'s Mega-Hit Series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Premieres Sunday, May 1 at 9 PM ET/PT
Family has always come first and that is ever-present in the new season of the reality television sensation.

[03/25/16 - 06:30 AM]
New Season of DIY Network's "Vanilla Ice Project" Premieres April 23
The 13-episode arc will follow Vanilla Ice and his team as they renovate a Palm Beach, Fla. property and the team must maximize their dollars by repurposing materials, salvaging supplies and creating customized designs.

[03/24/16 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 24
Updates include: FOX makes creative change on drama pilot "APB"; comedian Owen Smith cast in NBC's "Sebastian"; and Neil Cross to spearhead potential TV series based on Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley novels.

[03/24/16 - 03:01 PM]
Flo Rida and Laura Marano Set to Perform at the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards
Previously announced performers are Ariana Grande, DNCE and Hailee Steinfeld.

[03/24/16 - 02:30 PM]
"The Last Man on Earth" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Renewed for the 2016-2017 Season on FOX
"Each has its own unique voice, but they both boast terrific ensembles with stand-out characters and, of course, phenomenal writing, which are the hallmarks of all great comedies," said David Madden.

[03/24/16 - 02:01 PM]
Turner's Adult Swim Announces New Seasons of Anime Hit Series "FLCL"
Created in 2000, "FLCL" told the tale of Naota, a 12-year-old boy who met a woman that would forever change his life... whether he liked it or not.

[03/24/16 - 01:21 PM]
Esquire Network Revisits the Trial of the Century with 12-Hour Special "The Real O.J. Simpson Trial"
The broadcast marathon recaps the trial from opening arguments to final verdict, featuring archival footage straight from the courtroom of the 1995 murder trial.

[03/24/16 - 12:49 PM]
Bravo Media Greenlights Third Scripted Series "My So Called Wife" from Universal Cable Productions
Set to premiere in 2017 with a 10-episode first season, the hour-long series follows the exploits of an unflappable con-artist as she moves on to her next victim while her exes unite in a desperate search for the truth.

[03/24/16 - 12:30 PM]
Don't Miss a Special Tweet-Along Encore of "Grease: Live" Airing Easter Sunday, March 27 (7:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX!
The network releases the first wave of fun facts about the project in advance of the rebroadcast.

[03/24/16 - 12:01 PM]
Grammy Award-Winning Idols Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood to Perform on Series Finale of "American Idol"
In addition to superstars Clarkson and Underwood, Thursday's final episode will have all-star performances by former Idols.

[03/24/16 - 11:21 AM]
Season 2 of the PlayStation Original Series "Powers" Premieres May 31
The first three episodes of the season will be available at 12:01 PM PT, with subsequent episodes releasing each week.

[03/24/16 - 11:18 AM]
Animal Planet Reveals Stunning Transformations from Abused to Adoptable in Special "Second Chance Dogs"
The special follows six dogs on their journeys from frightened canines to forever companions.

[03/24/16 - 11:04 AM]
American Heroes Channel Presents an Evening of Espionage with First-Ever "To Live and Let Spy" Programming Event
Highlights include "Spies Declassified," a three-part series that features true tales of high-stakes spy games from the agents who risked their lives in global espionage.

[03/24/16 - 10:26 AM]
Global Icon Will Smith to Receive the MTV Generation Award at the 25th Anniversary Edition of the "MTV Movie Awards"
The "2016 MTV Movie Awards," hosted by Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, airs on Sunday, April 10.

[03/24/16 - 10:11 AM]
TNT's "Animal Kingdom" to Premiere June 7
The network's bold new drama stars Ellen Barkin, Scott Speedman, Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, Finn Cole, Daniella Alonso and Molly Gordon .

[03/24/16 - 10:00 AM]
Starz' First Movie for Television "The Dresser" Starring Ian McKellen and Anthony Hopkins Premieres on Monday, May 30
"The Dresser" brings Ian McKellen and Anthony Hopkins together on screen for the first time in their acclaimed careers.

[03/24/16 - 09:40 AM]
Discovery Channel's "Sherpa" Tells the Harrowing Story of the 2014 Tragedy on Mount Everest
Look for the film to premiere Saturday April 23 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[03/24/16 - 09:31 AM]
Social Media Sensation Logan Paul to Moderate the "Stitchers" WonderCon Panel on March 25 and Also Guest Star on Series April 5 and 12
The panel will include "Stitchers" creator and executive producer Jeffrey Alan Schechter and series regulars Emma Ishta, Kyle Harris, Ritesh Rajan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Allison Scagliotti and Damon Dayoub.

[03/24/16 - 09:00 AM]
The 96th Miss America Competition to Air Sunday, September 11th at 9:00 P.M. EDT on ABC
The evening will be filled with glitz and glam when 52 women representing their home states and territories compete to bring home the crown.

[03/24/16 - 08:52 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Wins Race in Viewers, Demos
"Criminal Minds" is up more than 10% from last week among adults 18-49 for the Eye.

[03/24/16 - 08:40 AM]
Run Down Autos, Busted Bikes and More Get New Life on Velocity's Original Series "Iron Resurrection"
The newcomer launches Wednesday, April 13 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[03/24/16 - 08:36 AM]
Success of Travel Channel's "Expedition Unknown" Drives Third Season Renewal
The series follows Josh Gates, who also serves as an executive producer, as he journeys around the world in search of answers to some of the world's most fascinating and iconic legends and stories.

[03/24/16 - 06:03 AM]
Amazon Debuts Original Animated Kids Series "Thunderbirds Are Go" on April 22 on Prime Video
Ahead of the series launch, Prime members will get a sneak preview on April 15 with the one-hour special "Ring of Fire Parts 1 and 2."

[03/23/16 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 23
Updates include: Emma Stone, Jonah Hill to lead "Maniac" at Netflix; Enrique Murciano to get "Broken" by ABC; and "Criminal Minds" regular departs after 11 seasons.

[03/23/16 - 12:38 PM]
Video: "Veep" Season 5 Key Art & Trailer
The new season returns on Sunday, April 24 at 10:30/9:30c on HBO.

[03/23/16 - 12:07 PM]
TNT Takes a Swipe at Nail Salon Dramedy "Claws," Orders Pilot from Executive Producers Rashida Jones and Will McCormack
The project is from Le Train Train in association with Warner Horizon Television and TNT Original Productions, and is written by co-executive producer Eliot Laurence.

[03/23/16 - 12:00 PM]
All-New Dating Series "Coupled" Debuts, Following Return of "Hotel Hell," Tuesday, May 17, on FOX
The newcomer follows 12 single, smart and young professional women looking for love, who will meet face-to-face with eligible single men against the beautiful backdrop of the Caribbean islands.

[03/23/16 - 11:49 AM]
Busby Family Welcomes All-Female Set of Quintuplets in TLC's "Outdaughtered"
The series captures Danielle, Adam and their adorable 4-year-old daughter Blayke as they adjust to their new life, while trying to hold on to the identities and lives they had cultivated before the five new additions arrived.

[03/23/16 - 11:22 AM]
Season Three of DIY Network's "Barnwood Builders" Premieres April 24
The series features master craftsman Mark Bowe and his West Virginia crew as they dismantle centuries-old barns and cabins and reuse the wood to build stunning modern homes.

[03/23/16 - 11:01 AM]
Billy Gardell to Star in CMT's "Million Dollar Quartet" as Elvis Presley's Manager Colonel Tom Parker
Plus: Keir O'Donnell joins as disc jockey Dewey Phillips, a man who ran one of the most successful radio stations in Memphis and was most notably the first DJ to play Elvis.

[03/23/16 - 10:33 AM]
Starz and FremantleMedia's "American Gods" Adds Three Series Regulars with the Casting of Sean Harris, Yetide Badaki and Bruce Langley
The cast join the previously announced Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane and Emily Browning.

[03/23/16 - 10:00 AM]
Syfy Premieres Boy Band Zombie Western Mashup Original Movie "Dead 7" on April 1
The two-hour movie is headlined by Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, playing Jack, the reluctant hero who unites the town's outlaws in a showdown against the zombie menace.

[03/23/16 - 09:53 AM]
Live Facebook Chat Events for Winter Finale of "Pretty Little Liars" Amass Over 1.7 Million Video Views Including Record-Volumes on the Live Facebook Chat on the Entertainment Weekly Page
Freeform further spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 15.

[03/23/16 - 09:37 AM]
Ovation TV to Premiere "Millennials: Growing Up in the 21st Century," A Documentary Series 15 Years in the Making
The six-part documentary series is an emotionally raw look into the lives of a diverse group of 22 children as they transition from the innocence of childhood through the turbulence of adolescence and emerge as young adults.

[03/23/16 - 08:46 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Demos with Dramas
"NCIS: New Orleans" and "Limitless" both post big week-to-week gains for the Eye.

[03/23/16 - 08:38 AM]
Kirk Fogg Returns to Nickelodeon in "Legends of the Hidden Temple" TV Movie, Premiering This Fall
Fogg joins previously announced cast members Isabela Moner, Colin Critchley and Jet Jurgensmeyer.

[03/23/16 - 08:23 AM]
NBC's "Dateline" Launches First-Ever Docuseries as Bronx District Attorney Seeks Today to Overturn Murder Conviction for Featured Inmate Richard Rosario
The entire series will be available to stream on NBCNews.com beginning Thursday, March 24.

[03/23/16 - 07:30 AM]
Netflix and BBC Worldwide North America Announce Season Two of "Scrotal Recall" from Clerkenwell Films, A Netflix Original Series to Debut Globally
Clerkenwell Films will produce the new season exclusively for Netflix with series stars Johnny Flynn, Antonia Thomas and Daniel Ings all returning for more fun in this delightful, romantic comedy.

[03/23/16 - 07:10 AM]
"Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams," Chronicling the Experiences of NFL Training Camp as the League Returns to Los Angeles for the First Time in 22 Years, Debuts Tuesday, Aug. 9, Exclusively on HBO
Other hour-long episodes of the 12-time Sports Emmy(R)-winning series debut subsequent Tuesdays at the same time, culminating in the September 6 season finale.

[03/23/16 - 07:05 AM]
USA Begins April with the Season Premiere of "Motive" on Friday, April 1 at 10pm
The Kristin Lehman-led drama previously aired on ABC for its first two seasons.

[03/23/16 - 06:05 AM]
2016 ABC Program Development Guide - Drama Series
ABC details its 14 drama projects under consideration for next season.







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[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
Peacock Launches the Official "House of Villains" Podcast Hosted by "Survivor" Fan-Favorite and "House of Villains" Season Three Competitor Tyson Apostol
Each week, Tyson invites a fellow Season Three villain to unpack their strategic betrayals, shifting alliances, and iconic meltdowns - diving into the psychology of villainy and savoring the act of making excellent reality TV.

[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Homicide: New York" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Detectives and prosecutors revisit their most challenging murder cases in this chilling true-crime documentary series from the creator of "Law & Order."

[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
Matt Dillon to Star in MGM+'s Drama Series "The Magnificent Seven"
Dillon, who also serves as an executive producer, will reprise the iconic role of Chris Adams, originally played by Yul Brynner, who becomes the leader of seven gunslingers who sign onto the task of protecting a group of innocent villagers from a mercenary land baron hellbent on stealing their land.

[02/25/26 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Renews "Industry" for a Fifth and Final Season
"We're privileged to have joined the small, esteemed club of dramas that have run for five seasons on HBO," said creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay.

[02/25/26 - 07:01 AM]
HBO Max to Premiere "Song of the Samurai" - New Live Action Series from Hit Japanese Studio The Seven
The new series is the latest Japanese title to launch exclusively on HBO Max through WBD's partnership with U-NEXT and is set to premiere internationally on May 9.

[02/25/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Pretty Lethal" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
An action-packed thriller where five ballerinas, on their way to a prestigious dance competition, are barely on speaking terms when their bus breaks down in a remote forest.

[02/25/26 - 06:01 AM]
First Look: Netflix's "The Boroughs" Moves in May 21st
In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer's monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their "golden years" are more dangerous, and they are more formidable, than anyone expects.

[02/25/26 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "Brazil 70: The Third Star" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Relive the lineup of the most thrilling team of all time and see how each position, each number, and each decision contributed to building the campaign that became legend.

[02/25/26 - 12:01 AM]
"The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek" Can Be Found on Netflix on May 7
In this thrilling six-part series Detective Hess and Thulin reunite as they race against time to catch a perpetrator playing a disturbing game of hide and seek in the gloomy mists of Copenhagen's suburbs.

[02/24/26 - 08:28 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination That Paramount Proposal Could Reasonably Be Expected to Lead to a Superior Proposal
Paramount welcomes the WBD Board's determination and looks forward to continuing to engage constructively with WBD to deliver the benefits of Paramount's proposal to WBD shareholders, the creative community and consumers.

[02/24/26 - 05:10 PM]
"Eric Dane: Life, Loss & Courage - A Diane Sawyer Special" Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
In the wake of Eric Dane's death, following a ferocious fight with ALS, the special celebrates the beloved actor and revisits ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer's interview with Dane when he spoke out for the first time about his ALS diagnosis.

[02/24/26 - 04:22 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Could Reasonably Be Expected to Lead to a "Company Superior Proposal"
The revised proposal includes an increased purchase price of $31.00 per WBD share in cash, plus a daily ticking fee equal to $0.25 per quarter beginning after September 30, 2026.

[02/24/26 - 02:28 PM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Added on March 28
This game replaces the previously postponed Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup on January 24.

[02/24/26 - 01:48 PM]
Nearly 21 Million Viewers Watched NBCUniversal's Coverage of USA-Canada Olympic Men's Gold Medal Hockey Game, Peaking at 26 Million for Game-Winning Goal on NBC & Peacock
The USA-Canada gold-medal game delivered an average live audience of 18.6 million viewers on NBC and Peacock (8:15-11 a.m. ET).

[02/24/26 - 01:30 PM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Spanish Hulu Original "If It's Tuesday, It's Murder"
The series starring Álex García, Inma Cuesta, Ana Wagener, Pedro Casablanc and Biel Montoro, will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland and Hulu in the US on March 31.