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[04/04/16 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 4
Updates include: Cory Hardrict cast in Hulu's "When the Street Lights Go On"; William Sadler to recur on Epix's "Berlin Station"; and Echo Kellum upped to series regular on The CW's "Arrow."

[04/04/16 - 04:30 PM]
Phillip Phillips Joins the Epic Lineup of Alumni Returning to the "American Idol" Stage for the Series Finale Thursday, April 7 @ 8/7c, on FOX!
Finale week kicks off tomorrow night with "American Dream" beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/04/16 - 04:00 PM]
FOX Orders 10 Episodes of New Comedy Series "Famous"
The series follows a young couple whose relationship is tested when one of them skyrockets to stardom virtually overnight.

[04/04/16 - 03:31 PM]
Discovery Announces Two Latest Cast Members to Join Miniseries "Harley and the Davidsons"
Wilson Bethel has been cast in the role of Ray Weishaar, while Dougray Scott has been cast to play Randall James.

[04/04/16 - 03:16 PM]
FOX Pulls "Electronic Music Awards & Foundation" from Saturday, April 23
The network will instead offer encores of the first two episodes from newcomer "American Grit."

[04/04/16 - 02:03 PM]
Freeform's "Man Crush Movie Week" Programming Event Begins April 10 and Continues Through April 17
This event also includes the network premiere of "The First Time" on Friday, April 15.

[04/04/16 - 02:00 PM]
ID Earns Best Quarter Ever in Prime
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2016.

[04/04/16 - 12:20 PM]
Hulu Announces Summer Programming Schedule
Look for new seasons of "Casual" and "Difficult People" as well as the return of "East Los High."

[04/04/16 - 12:10 PM]
"Heart of a Dog," Renowned Artist Laurie Anderson's Playful, Powerful Meditation on Love, Loss and Terriers, Debuts April 25 on HBO
This ethereal essay weaves together childhood memories, video footage and musings on a post-9/11 world and the Buddhist conception of the afterlife, as well as heartfelt tributes to artists, writers, musicians and thinkers who inspire her.

[04/04/16 - 11:28 AM]
Video: "All The Way" - Teaser Trailer (HBO Films)
Bryan Cranston reprises his Tony-winning role in the film, a riveting behind-the-scenes look at President Lyndon B. Johnson's tumultuous first year in office after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

[04/04/16 - 11:27 AM]
Fresh Off 2016 Daytime Emmy Nomination, Logo Documentary Films to Premiere Groundbreaking Slate Spotlighting Everyday LGBT People in Heroic Situations
Last month, Logo Documentary Films earned its first Emmy nomination for "Matt Shepard is A Friend of Mine," which premiered last year and is nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Special Class Special category.

[04/04/16 - 10:50 AM]
HGTV Achieves Best March Ever in Primetime for Viewers P25-54
HGTV spins the numbers for the month of March.

[04/04/16 - 10:35 AM]
UConn-Oregon State Semifinal Delivers Strong Overnight Rating
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, April 3.

[04/04/16 - 10:31 AM]
Premiere/Trailer Alert: "The Challenge: Rivals III" Premieres on Wednesday, May 4 at 10:00-11:30 PM ET/PT on MTV
Filmed in stunning Hautulco Mexico, "The Challenge: Rivals III" brings 13 teams from "Real World," "Challenge," and "Are You the One," for a return to one of the games' most popular formats.

[04/04/16 - 10:11 AM]
HBO and Bill Simmons Team Up for "After the Thrones," Weekly Show Exploring Hit HBO Series "Game of Thrones," Debuting This Month
Each weekly edition will be available on Mondays on HBO NOW, HBO GO and HBO On Demand, as well as other affiliate portals.

[04/04/16 - 10:05 AM]
Brooke Shields Stars in "Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped in the Bud," Premiering Sunday, April 24 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Based on the bestselling series by Kate Collins, the movie also stars Brennan Elliott and Beau Bridges.

[04/04/16 - 10:01 AM]
ABC Announces May Sweeps Programming and Series Finale Dates
In addition, "The 2016 Billboard Music Awards" will take place live from Las Vegas on Sunday, May 22, and "The Bachelorette" makes its season premiere on Monday, May 23.

[04/04/16 - 09:33 AM]
Sebastian Maniscalco Returns to Showtime(R) for Highly-Anticipated Third Comedy Special "Why Would You Do That?"
The special will be filmed in front of a live audience on May 7 at Manhattan's Beacon Theatre.

[04/04/16 - 09:23 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Taps Michelle Wolf as Newest Contributor and Writer
Wolf is a New York-based writer and stand-up comedian who most recently worked as a writing supervisor on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," where she also made her late-night television debut as a comic in July 2014.

[04/04/16 - 08:51 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Academy of Country Music Awards" Pave the Way for CBS Victory
The Eye's annual telecast however is down significantly from last year among adults 18-49.

[04/04/16 - 08:22 AM]
TLC's Series "I Am Jazz" Honored at 2016 GLAAD Media Awards
The groundbreaking returns for a second season on June 8 and will continue to follow the life of 15-year-old Jazz as she balances school, sports, family, and more, documenting her triumphs and struggles from the perspective of a transgender teen.

[04/04/16 - 07:38 AM]
Discovery's "Street Outlaws" Returns for an All New Season Monday, April 25 at 9PM ET/PT
Last season was the series' most-watched (P2+) and highest-rated ever.

[04/04/16 - 07:16 AM]
Nat Geo WILD's Second Annual "BarkFest" Weekend Features All Dogs All the Time
Said stunt includes the best doggy moments from "The Incredible Dr. Pol" and "Cesar 911."

[04/04/16 - 07:04 AM]
TBS Orders More "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee"
The order brings the total number of episodes to 39, which will take the show to the end of 2016.

[04/04/16 - 04:10 AM]
Reelz Renews Three Original Series
"Gangsters: America's Most Evil", "Collision Course" and "Autopsy: The Last Hours of..." are all due back.

[04/04/16 - 04:06 AM]
Cast Announced for BBC America's "Doctor Who" Spin-Off - "Class"
Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins and Vivian Oparah will be joined by Katherine Kelly, as she takes the role of a teacher and powerful new presence at Coal Hill School.

[04/03/16 - 08:42 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "48 Hours" Top Modest Race
The Eye's perennial newsmagazine is the night's top draw in viewers and demos.

[04/03/16 - 08:32 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Is the #1 Telecast of the Night on the Big Four
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, April 2.

[04/02/16 - 08:50 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS No Joke in Viewers, Demos
"Blue Bloods" leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/02/16 - 08:37 AM]
"Grimm" Retains 100% Week to Week in Adults 18-49, Grows in Adults 18-34, Women 18-34 and Men 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, April 1.

[04/01/16 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 1
Updates include: Gillian Flynn's "Sharp Objects" lands at HBO with Amy Adams as lead; Graham Beckel, Luke Kirby cast in Hulu's "When the Street Lights Go On"; and FOX's "Sleepy Hollow" loses a series regular.

[04/01/16 - 04:46 PM]
Netflix to Premiere The Fundamentals of Caring on June 24, 2016
Based on the novel by Jonathan Evison, the film stars Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Ehle, Megan Ferguson and Frederick Weller.

[04/01/16 - 03:34 PM]
AMC Releases First Tease of "Feed the Beast" and Announces May 31st Premiere
The series, starring David Schwimmer and Jim Sturgess, is a drama about two best friends who take one last shot at their dream of opening a restaurant.

[04/01/16 - 02:19 PM]
Jessica Henwick Joins Netflix Original Series "Marvel's Iron Fist"
A martial arts expert running her own dojo, Colleen Wing will serve as an invaluable ally to Danny Rand as he returns to his life in New York.

[04/01/16 - 12:58 PM]
Video: AMC Releases New Teaser for Highly Anticipated Series "Preacher"
The video will be released on-air during this Sunday night's season six finale of "The Walking Dead."

[04/01/16 - 12:40 PM]
Discovery Wraps Quarter As the #1 Non-Sports Cable Network; Owning 8 of the Top 10 Cable Series for Men
Discovery spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2016.

[04/01/16 - 12:20 PM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" Bring the Shade with a Two-Part Reunion Beginning on Sunday, April 10 at 10PM ET/PT
Said event concludes the following Sunday, April 17 at an earlier time of 8:00/7:00c.

[04/01/16 - 12:01 PM]
Amazon's "Bosch" Will Return for Season 3
The streaming service broke the news this afternoon.

[04/01/16 - 11:58 AM]
USA Network Orders Eight Additional Episodes for Fourth Season of Hit Reality Series "Chrisley Knows Best"
Currently underway, part one of the fourth season airs Tuesdays at 10:00/9:00c, with the back eight episodes set to premiere this fall.

[04/01/16 - 11:57 AM]
USA Network's "First Impressions" Announces Host, Celebrity Line-Up and Premiere Date
Freddie Prinze, Jr. will host the weekly half-hour battle, which premieres Tuesday, May 10 at 10:30/9:30c.

[04/01/16 - 11:30 AM]
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Renewed for 13th and 14th Seasons
The previously announced season 12 will premiere in early 2017.

[04/01/16 - 11:13 AM]
VH1 Greenlights "Hit the Floor" Summer Special
The special will deliver all the excitement, drama and passion that Ahsha & Derek are beloved for and will also explore the huge finale cliffhanger: Who shot Jelena?

[04/01/16 - 11:01 AM]
No Foolin', ESPN Leads Cable in Q1 Prime among Men 18+, 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54
ESPN spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2016.

[04/01/16 - 10:55 AM]
Video: Trailer Debuts for Netflix Original Series "Marseille"
All eight episodes will premiere on Thursday, May 5 exclusively on Netflix around the world.

[04/01/16 - 10:05 AM]
Video: E!'s "Famously Single" First Look - Brandi Glanville, Pauly D, Aubrey O'Day and More Enter Celebrity Relationship Rehab
The newcomer premieres Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[04/01/16 - 10:01 AM]
"Sharknado: The 4th Awakens" to Premiere on Syfy on Sunday, July 31
The fourth installment of the franchise will take place five years after the East Coast was ravaged in last summer's "Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!"

[04/01/16 - 10:01 AM]
"The Night Shift" and "Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge" Set June Debuts
Following previews on June 13 and June 20 with "American Ninja Warrior" as its lead-in, "Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge" will shift to its regular 9:00/8:00c timeslot on Thursday, June 23.

[04/01/16 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Offers Free Sampling of Book One of Hit Series "Outlander" on TV and Online
This sampling opportunity exemplifies Starz's commitment to delivering fan-centric experiences that encourage viewers to obsess over the shows they love.

[04/01/16 - 10:00 AM]
21st Century Fox Partners with Give a Note Foundation to Honor "American Idol" Series Finale by Supporting Music Programs at U.S. Schools
Throughout its 15-season run, the series has inspired millions of young students to learn more about music and participate in school music programs across the country.

[04/01/16 - 09:55 AM]
Showtime(R) Samples Premieres of Its Comedy Series "House of Lies" and "Dice" Online Early Across Multiple Platforms
Both series make their linear premieres Sunday, April 10 on the cable channel.







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[10/08/25 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Entertainment Studios and HarperCollins Publishers Form Strategic Reciprocal First-Look Development Deal
Together, the companies will create a powerful, ongoing content pipeline that flows seamlessly between book and screen.

[10/08/25 - 11:44 AM]
Paramount+ Greenlights Season Two of Showtime Original Series "Dexter: Resurrection"
The series has been greenlit for season two with the writers' room now open.

[10/08/25 - 11:00 AM]
ESPN Reveals Slam Dunk 2025-26 SEC Women's Basketball Schedule
As the women's basketball season draws near, ESPN and the SEC have announced the 2025-26 network designations, with more than 100 linear games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and the all new ESPN app.

[10/08/25 - 10:47 AM]
"The Girlfriend" Has Been Watched by Over 25 Million Viewers Worldwide
Amazon MGM Studios touted the news on social media this morning.

[10/08/25 - 10:12 AM]
Video: Two-Time Emmy Nominated "Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr." Celebrates Upcoming Season 12 with Series Trailer
20 new celebrity guests will sit down with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to learn about their genealogical history and the journeys of their ancestors dating back hundreds of years when the series returns January 6 on PBS.

[10/08/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "I Love LA" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Rachel Sennott's new HBO original series streams November 2 on HBO Max.

[10/08/25 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Joins Production of Earth, Wind & Fire Project Directed by Academy Award and Grammy Winner Questlove
The film examines the iconic group's lasting legacy, cultural impact, and enduring body of work, and features exclusive access to the band's archives of visual, audio, and written material.

[10/08/25 - 09:28 AM]
Paramount+ Officially Greenlights and Announces 2026 Start of Production for "9/12," A Six-Part Limited Series with Emmy and Tony Award Winner and Oscar Nominee Jeremy Strong Set to Star and Executive Produce
Produced by Paramount Television Studios and SISTER, production is set to begin in the summer of 2026 and the series will launch globally on Paramount+ in 2027.

[10/08/25 - 09:05 AM]
Food Network Will Deliver More Than 50 Hours Of Holiday Programming This Year Including New Seasonal Spin-off "Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas," and "Sweet Empire"
The holidays begin with the return of "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" on Sunday, November 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

[10/08/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Bad Guys: Breaking In" New Series Trailer - Netflix Family
How did the Bad Guys break into the bad guy business in the first place? Find out in this hilarious prequel series set before the hit films.

[10/08/25 - 09:00 AM]
Danny Trejo Returns for Season 2 of "Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo" Premiering Nov. 11 on The History Channel
Mysteries can be buried anywhere - under the earth, beneath the sea, or even right under our own feet.

[10/08/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "Allen Iv3rson"
Directed by One9, the documentary will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on October 23 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide and is the latest addition to the Prime membership.

[10/08/25 - 08:39 AM]
Video: "40 Acres" - Trailer - Hulu
After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving - even thriving - on a farm in the middle of nowhere... so long as they repel the occasional raiding party.

[10/08/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Train Dreams" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Based on the novella of the same name, "Train Dreams" is the portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly changing America of the early 20th Century.

[10/08/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Date, Key Art, Trailer Debut - Hulu Original Series "All's Fair" (Premieres November 4th)
The series stars Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Matthew Noszka with Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close.