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[04/06/16 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 6
Updates include: FYI pulls the plug on "Kocktails with Khloé"; Jamie Bamber among latest cast in ABC's "Model Woman"; and Warren Christie bound for "Eyewitness" at USA.

[04/06/16 - 02:20 PM]
NBC, Dick Wolf Develop "Law & Order" True Crime Anthology Series: The Menendez Brothers Murder Case Up First
The eight-episode anthology series currently in development will focus on Lyle and Erik Menendez, brothers who were convicted of murdering their parents and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole in 1996.

[04/06/16 - 02:01 PM]
Esquire Network Greenlights Season Two of Hit Scripted Drama "Spotless"
The announcement follows Esquire delivering significant growth in first quarter 2016, including the network's most watched quarter in its history among A25-54 and total viewers, and second most watched quarter among A18-49.

[04/06/16 - 01:34 PM]
CMT to Pay Tribute to Country Legend Merle Haggard with "CMT Remembers Merle Haggard" Special Tonight at 8:30PM ET/PT
The special will feature never-before-seen footage and interviews, vintage performance clips and commentary from Haggard himself as well as some of country music's biggest stars.

[04/06/16 - 01:32 PM]
"Don't Miss a Moment" - NBC Sports Group to Present Every Stanley Cup Playoff Game for Fifth Consecutive Season
During April, May, and June, NBC Sports Group will televise as many as 105 playoff games and possibly more than 260 hours of programming.

[04/06/16 - 01:23 PM]
DIY Network's "Texas Flip N Move" Scores Series High Ratings
DIY Network spins the numbers for Friday, April 1.

[04/06/16 - 01:04 PM]
Popular Docu-Series "Livin' Lozada" Featuring Evelyn Lozada Premieres a New Season on OWN Saturday, May 7
The premiere season of "Livin' Lozada" brought younger viewers to the network and was the highest-rated freshman season ever for an OWN docu-series for women 18-49.

[04/06/16 - 12:36 PM]
Video: "Deadbeat" Key Art + Teaser
The show's complete third season drops on Wednesday, April 20.

[04/06/16 - 12:12 PM]
Trevor Donovan Cast as Eddy Arnold in CMT's Scripted Drama "Million Dollar Quartet"
The son of a sharecropper, Arnold's inimitable baritone voice brought country to the masses, and made him the most popular country artist of the 20th century with hits including "Make The World Go Away."

[04/06/16 - 10:46 AM]
"Flowers" - Seeso's First Scripted Original Series - to Premiere May 5
The six, half-hour episode series stars Olivia Colman and Julian Barratt.

[04/06/16 - 10:36 AM]
Emmy(R)-Winning Comedy Series "Silicon Valley" Returns for Its Ten-Episode Third Season April 24 on HBO
New guest stars this season include Stephen Tobolowsky as Jack Barker, Pied Piper's new CEO, and Annie Sertich as tech blogger C.J. Cantwell.

[04/06/16 - 10:33 AM]
Netflix Announces New Comedy Documentary, "Hannibal Takes Edinburgh," will Debut April 8
The film follows Hannibal Buress as the then up-and-coming comedian performed nightly to packed houses at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest art and comedy festival in the world.

[04/06/16 - 10:31 AM]
The Doctors Are Scrubbing Back in as E!'s Hit Series "Botched" Returns Tuesday, May 10 at 9 PM ET/PT
Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif are picking up their scalpels and righting the wrongs of some of the most extreme botched plastic surgery cases yet on the new season.

[04/06/16 - 10:30 AM]
Jennie Garth, Dan Payne and Corbin Bernsen Star in "Karen Kingsbury's A Time to Dance," Premiering May 15 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
The film tells the story of Abby (Garth) and John (Payne) Reynolds, a married couple who have been together since their days as high school sweethearts - when John was a football hero and Abby dreamed of becoming a writer.

[04/06/16 - 10:11 AM]
FX to Air "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" Marathon on Saturday
The universally acclaimed, 10-part limited series concluded this past Tuesday (April 5) with the airing of the final episode.

[04/06/16 - 09:33 AM]
TBS Picks Up Season 2 of "The Detour"
The network has ordered a 13-episode second season of the series several days before the show's official launch.

[04/06/16 - 09:23 AM]
Ovation TV to Premiere Season Two of "Raiders of the Lost Art" on May 11
Episodes will air back-to-back each Wednesday night for six weeks.

[04/06/16 - 09:16 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Pulls Into the Top Spot
NBC has to settle for second place with a recap episode of "The Voice."

[04/06/16 - 08:15 AM]
Nat Geo WILD Celebrates Earth Day with a Powerful Lineup Highlighting the People Who Inspire Us to Make a Difference
The April 22 stunt will celebrate by honoring the people who get their hands dirty making the world a better place.

[04/06/16 - 08:02 AM]
CMT to Celebrate NASCAR with the Premiere of "NASCAR: The Rise of American Speed"
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Richard Petty, Tony Stewart and Darrell Waltrip are among the participants.

[04/06/16 - 07:17 AM]
Investigation Discovery to Offer Ultimate Crime Lover Experience at First-Ever IDCON
IDCON will be held on Saturday, June 11 in New York City at the Altman Building - an iconic space in Chelsea completely transformed into the ultimate mystery and suspense experience.

[04/06/16 - 06:41 AM]
"Project Mc2" Is Full STEAM Ahead on Netflix this Summer with Two New Seasons
The first mission, codename Season 2, will activate worldwide Friday, August 12, followed by another mission, code name Season 3, that will launch fall 2016.

[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.







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[11/14/24 - 12:41 PM]
Celebrity Heroes Take On Superstar Villains in Quest to Conquer the Kitchen in "Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains"
Returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro welcomes newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso to transform these culinary disasters into cooking masters with each leading their own team of meal-making misfits.

[11/14/24 - 11:14 AM]
Reality Legends and Rookies Face Off Against a New Banker When NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island" Season 2 Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Joe Manganiello returns as host and the Banker's ultimate game master.

[11/14/24 - 10:23 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films' Family-Friendly "Blink" to Debut Dec. 16 and Stream Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
The feature documentary from directors Edmund Stenson and Oscar and BAFTA Award-winner Daniel Roher was released in over 250 theaters across the U.S. and Canada by Walt Disney Studios in October.

[11/14/24 - 10:12 AM]
Acorn TV's Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Chelsea Detective," Returns with an All-New Christmas Special Monday, December 16
The Christmas Special serves as the first episode of the series' third season, which is comprised of four 90-minute episodes.

[11/14/24 - 09:04 AM]
Winter Specials and Women in Crime: BritBox's December Lineup Features Sophie Turner-Led "Joan" and Exclusive Holiday Programming
Plus: BritBox to cap the year with Christmas specials from fan-favorites "Sister Boniface Mysteries," "Death in Paradise," "Peep Show" and more.

[11/14/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "No Good Deed" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The sale of Paul and Lydia's picture-perfect LA home forces them to face painful family secrets - and hide them from prying eyes and cutthroat buyers.

[11/14/24 - 09:00 AM]
Max Rings in the Holiday Season with "That Time of Year" Collections
The collections kick off the festivities today by spotlighting themed curations like "Comfort & Joy," "Families We're Thankful For" and "Season of Romance" featuring new Max original film "Sweethearts" and others, making it seamless for subscribers to discover holiday classics and new favorites on Max.

[11/14/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Dan Fogelman & Sterling K. Brown Hulu Original "Paradise" - Date, Trailer, and Key Art
"Paradise" is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals. But this tranquillity explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.

[11/14/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays," An Entertainment Special Celebrating the Transformative Power of Family During the Holiday Season, to Air Friday, Dec. 20
Musical performances include holiday classics, new releases and original duets with Groban and his guests, including James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and The War And Treaty.

[11/14/24 - 08:43 AM]
The Fourth Season of the Popular Mystery Series "Vienna Blood" Premieres Sundays, January 5-26, 2025 on PBS and Streaming on PBS.org and the PBS app
Season 4 finds the unlikely detective duo in Vienna in 1909, where the double murder of a senior public official and an arms dealer in police custody has shaken the city to its core.

[11/14/24 - 08:02 AM]
Miss Universe Organization Taps Mario Lopez, Olivia Culpo, Robin Thicke, Amongst Other Talent for the 73rd Miss Universe Competition
This landmark event, held at Arena Ciudad de Me´xico on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT, marks Miss Universe's triumphant return to Mexico after 17 years.

[11/14/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Madness" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a media pundit stumbles upon a dead body deep in the Poconos woods, he finds himself framed for the murder of a notorious white supremacist.

[11/14/24 - 08:01 AM]
Class Is Back in Session! Prime Video's Smash Hit Series "LOL: Qui rira le dernier?" Returns for Season 3, Putting a Brand-New Cast of Comedians to the Laugh Test
The full lineup of comedians includes Jean-Michel Anctil, Réal Béland, Anne-Élisabeth Bossé, Jo Cormier, Korine Côté, Mona de Grenoble (Alexandre Aussant), Maude Landry, Mélanie Maynard, Dominic Paquet and Erich Preach.

[11/14/24 - 08:00 AM]
Max Original Comedy Series "Bookie" Returns December 12
The eight-episode season, starring Sebastian Maniscalco and produced by Warner Bros. Television, will debut episodes weekly on Max leading up to the season finale on Thursday, January 30.

[11/14/24 - 08:00 AM]
"Love During Lockup" Returns Friday, December 13th at 8PM ET/7PM CT on WE tv
The prequel to "Love After Lockup," "Love During Lockup" reveals the fascinating moments that happen when people in the free world look for love and begin relationships with inmates, capturing their journey as they count down the days, weeks, months, or even years until the anticipated release.