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[04/05/16 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 5
Updates include: Nickelodeon gives second season to "School of Rock"; Kat Graham set for last season of The CW's "The Vampire Diaries"; and Amazon halts TV sequel to "Galaxy Quest."

[04/05/16 - 02:31 PM]
"Grimm" Renewed for Sixth Season as Friday Night Series Readies to Tell New Tales
"We absolutely love what our producers and cast have accomplished over the past five seasons," Jennifer Salke said.

[04/05/16 - 01:57 PM]
WGN America Releases New Teaser Trailer and Premiere Date Image for "Salem"
The much-anticipated third season of the supernatural thriller "Salem" will premiere this fall during Halloween week.

[04/05/16 - 12:09 PM]
First Look Video and Art Released for "Power" Season Three
This first look at the dynamic, new season finds James "Ghost" St. Patrick at odds with everyone including his former partner and brother Tommy Egan.

[04/05/16 - 12:04 PM]
FYI Docuseries "Arranged" Returns for Season Two - Tuesday, May 10 at 9pm ET/PT
In season two, viewers will follow three couples from different backgrounds that have one thing in common - the belief in arranged marriages.

[04/05/16 - 10:45 AM]
Taye Diggs to Host Hypnotizing Comedy Game Show "You're Back in the Room" (working title)
Additionally, award-winning hypnotist Keith Barry, who stars in the original U.K. show, will join as resident hypnotist.

[04/05/16 - 10:27 AM]
The CW Network Announces Additional 2016 Summer Premieres
The network confirms return dates for "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," "Whose Line is it Anyway?" and "Masters of Illusion."

[04/05/16 - 10:20 AM]
Angela Kinsey and Steve Little Join Netflix Original Comedy Series "Haters Back Off"
Kinsey will play Bethany, the mom of Miranda Sings; while Little will play Miranda's Uncle Jim.

[04/05/16 - 10:13 AM]
Seeso-Sensation "Bajillion Dollar Propertie$" Will Return for Season Two Fall 2016
"Bajillion Dollar Propertie$," a Paramount Digital Entertainment production is the first Seeso Original Series to be renewed.

[04/05/16 - 09:27 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with "The Voice"
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 as CBS, FOX and The CW opt for repeats against Turner's NCAA basketball finale.

[04/05/16 - 09:14 AM]
CMT to Debut First-Look at "Still the King" Starring Billy Ray Cyrus and Joey Lauren Adams During the Series Finale of "Party Down South" on Thursday, April 7th at 9PM ET/PT
Starring Billy Ray Cyrus and Joey Lauren Adams, "Still The King" premieres Sunday, June 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/05/16 - 07:53 AM]
"Fat N Furious: Rolling Thunder" Returns to Discovery May 2 at 8PM ET/PT
It's the start of a new racing season in the rustbelt of Ohio and once again, Tommy Christmas and his boys at Christmas Auto are back at it, restoring old, beat-up muscle cars and getting 'em on the drag strip.

[04/05/16 - 07:05 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Season 2 Trailer and Key Art for "Grace and Frankie"
As June Diane Raphael promised yesterday on Twitter and Facebook, Netflix debuted the season 2 trailer via the show's social pages today.

[04/05/16 - 06:00 AM]
Starz to Preview First Episode of New Season of "Outlander" on Digital and On-Demand Platforms Exclusively to Starz Subscribers
The premiere episode of the second installment to the hit series "Outlander" will be available starting Thursday, April 7.

[04/05/16 - 05:48 AM]
Steve Harvey and Mark Burnett Bring New Business Reality Series to ABC
This marks the fourth collaboration between Burnett and ABC, adding to successful programming, including "Shark Tank," "Beyond the Tank" and "500 Questions."

[04/05/16 - 04:02 AM]
Starz Premieres Its First Subscription Streaming App
For $8.99 per month, fans now have the opportunity to enjoy instant access to more than 2,400 selections each month.

[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.







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[06/09/26 - 02:03 PM]
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[06/09/26 - 12:34 PM]
Explorer Josh Gates Returns with an Action-Packed New Season of "Expedition Unknown" Wednesday, June 24 on Discovery Channel
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[06/09/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[06/09/26 - 11:01 AM]
Critically Acclaimed Olivier and Tony Award-Winning "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" Extends for a Final Time Both in the West End and on Broadway
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[06/09/26 - 10:37 AM]
"Honest Renovations" Season 4 Streaming on The Roku Channel on August 15, 2026
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[06/09/26 - 10:29 AM]
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[06/09/26 - 10:01 AM]
First Look & Date Announcement: Hulu Original "Furious"
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[06/09/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[06/09/26 - 10:01 AM]
ESPN Delivers Most-Watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on Record
The WCWS Finals, featuring Texas and Texas Tech, averaged 2.2 million viewers as the Longhorns claimed their second-straight national championship in the two-game series.

[06/09/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Celebrity Family Feud" Season 12 Key Art and Contestant Reveal
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[06/09/26 - 10:00 AM]
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[06/09/26 - 09:28 AM]
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[06/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[06/09/26 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Delightful Trailer for "Camp Snoopy" Season Two, Premiering Globally Friday, June 26
In season two, Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts are looking forward to carefree time in the majestic landscape of Camp Spring Lake.

[06/09/26 - 08:03 AM]
Now Streaming - "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show" on Hulu
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