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[04/12/16 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 12
Updates include: Netflix orders two additional seasons of "Degrassi: Next Class"; HBO's Whitney Cummings-led "A Lot" casts quartet; and Adam Long tapped for Hulu's "When the Street Lights Go On."

[04/12/16 - 02:55 PM]
It's Complicated for TLC's "Single Dad Seeking..."
The new series about single parents and their dating lives premieres Sunday, May 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/12/16 - 02:07 PM]
2015-16 NHL Regular Season on NBCSN Is Most-Watched Full NHL Season on Cable in 22 Years
NBCSN spins the numbers for its NHL coverage to date.

[04/12/16 - 01:33 PM]
FOX to Pull "Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life" from Sunday Lineup
Look for repeats of "The Simpsons" to fill the show's Sunday, 7:30/6:30c time period following its April 17 airing.

[04/12/16 - 01:15 PM]
"New Girl" Renewed for Sixth Season on FOX
"Every network comedy should aspire to what Liz Meriwether is achieving in 'New Girl,' with its bravura dialogue, inventive and witty performances by the talented cast and emotionally engaging storytelling," said David Madden.

[04/12/16 - 01:06 PM]
Disney Junior's "The Lion Guard" Roars to Series Highs and Is the Most Co-Viewed Cable TV Series Between Kids 2-5 and Adults 18-49
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[04/12/16 - 12:00 PM]
"Rock This Boat: New Kids on the Block" Returns Thursday, June 9
Season two of the music reality series brings fans intimate, unprecedented access to NKOTB in 10 new television episodes.

[04/12/16 - 11:54 AM]
Travel Channel Renews "Mysteries at the Museum" for 11th Season
In the 11th season, Don Wildman will take a deeper dive into local archives, storefront collections and stately institutions.

[04/12/16 - 11:15 AM]
"The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" Ends Its Epic Run as Cable's Most-Watched New Show of 2016
FX further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[04/12/16 - 11:00 AM]
CBS, Turner and the NCAA Reach Long-Term Multimedia Rights Extension for NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship
The new contract extends the agreement through 2032 and ensures that one of the premier American sports events will be telecast by two of the world's preeminent media companies for almost two more decades.

[04/12/16 - 10:30 AM]
"Hearts of Spring" Elevates Hallmark Channel to Be the #1 HH Rated Network in Saturday Prime Time
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of April 4-10.

[04/12/16 - 10:16 AM]
Showtime(R) Debuts Poster Art for New Comedy "Roadies," The First Original Series from Oscar(R) Winner Cameron Crowe
As previously announced, the series launches Sunday, June 26 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/12/16 - 10:03 AM]
Comedy Special "Quincy Jones: Burning the Light" to Debut June 2
Taped at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on April 4, the exclusive presentation stars the young stand-up comic who was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

[04/12/16 - 09:08 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos for Fourth Consecutive Week
"The Voice" leads the Peacock to another victory among adults 18-49.

[04/12/16 - 09:05 AM]
AMC to Host Pop-Up Fan Screenings of the Highly-Anticipated "Preacher" in Advance of Series Premiere
AMC will select four cities or towns for a screening of the series' pilot episode on April 30, May 7, 15 and 21.

[04/12/16 - 09:00 AM]
"Man Seeking Woman" Scores Third Date with FXX
The 10-episode third season will debut on FXX in early 2017.

[04/12/16 - 08:57 AM]
Kenneth Branagh Returns in "Wallander," The Final Season
Look for the final three installments on Sunday nights from May 8 through May 22.

[04/12/16 - 08:14 AM]
Senator Bernie Sanders to Make Fourth Appearance on "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" Tomorrow, April 13, 2016 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT
Senator Sanders has previously appeared as a guest on January 5, 2016, September 21, 2015 and April 8, 2015.

[04/12/16 - 07:10 AM]
Marv Albert, Doug Collins & Craig Sager to Call Team USA Men's Basketball & Gold Medal Game for NBC Olympics in Rio
NBCUniversal's coverage of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad begins from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Friday, August 5.

[04/12/16 - 06:12 AM]
Todd McShay Signs Multi-Year Extension with ESPN
One of the industry's leading NFL Draft analysts, McShay will continue to make regular appearances on "NFL Insiders," "NFL Live," and "SportsCenter" in advance of the 2016 NFL Draft (April 28-30).

[04/11/16 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 11
Updates include: Arden Cho won't return to MTV's "Teen Wolf"; Sebastian Roche set for key role in Amazon's "The Man in the High Castle"; and Michelle Nader inks overall deal with "2 Broke Girls" producer.

[04/11/16 - 02:35 PM]
HGTV Orders 28 More Episodes of "Island Life"
Each episode features families in search of island properties across the country that fit any budget and prove that island living can be more than a fantasy.

[04/11/16 - 02:35 PM]
Esquire Network's "Boundless" Returns Tomorrow, Tuesday April 12, at 10PM ET/PT
On the premiere episode, the athletes head to the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo race in Tucson, Arizona.

[04/11/16 - 02:00 PM]
Video: Watch the All-New Teaser for the Highly Anticipated "Bones" Return!
"The Death in the Defense" kicks off the back half of the show's season this Thursday, April 14 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/11/16 - 01:38 PM]
"Episodes" Starts Production on Fifth and Final Season
Jeffrey Klarik will direct all seven episodes, which will film in London and premiere on the network in 2017.

[04/11/16 - 01:04 PM]
David Wenham Cast in Netflix Original Series "Marvel's Iron Fist"
A ruthless corporate leader, Harold Meachum was partners with Danny Rand's parents at the time of their deaths.

[04/11/16 - 12:29 PM]
CBS Pulls Original Movie "Hear My Song" from Saturday, April 16
In its place, look for repeats of "NCIS: New Orleans" and "Criminal Minds."

[04/11/16 - 12:14 PM]
Food Network Discovers the Next Generation of Elite Grill Masters in New Primetime Series "Kids BBQ Championship"
Camila Alves and Eddie Jackson host the six-episode series, premiering Monday, May 23 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/11/16 - 12:08 PM]
The CW Network Orders New "MADtv" Primetime Series
Back with its signature pop-culture parodies and politically incorrect humor, the new "MADtv" will star up-and-coming new comedy voices and will feature special appearances from returning cast members of the original late-night series as hosts of each episode.

[04/11/16 - 12:06 PM]
Season Two of Bravo Media's Scripted Comedy Series "Odd Mom Out" Premieres Monday, June 20 at 10PM ET/PT
Guest starring this season is Drew Barrymore as Meredith, an irreverent neighbor who survives a historic blizzard with Jill and Andy, and Blythe Danner who is cast as Jill's mom, Sarah Kaplan.

[04/11/16 - 11:12 AM]
Video: Trailer - "Comedy Knockout" Hosted by Damien Lemon - Premieres 4/21 on truTV
Guest comedians this season will include Jim Norton, Sherrod Small, Kevin Barnett, Jamie Lee, Arden Myrin, Chris Distefano, Yamaneika Saunders and many more.

[04/11/16 - 10:45 AM]
"The Real" Renewed in 95%+ of the U.S.
The series, which just last week was nominated for a Daytime Emmy as Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment, will also continue to air on BET weeknights, having been renewed for the 2016-17 season.

[04/11/16 - 10:02 AM]
NBC Announces Casting Call for Tracy Turnblad in Holiday Production of "Hairspray Live!"
Casting directors will be looking for a female, 18 or older to play high school age.

[04/11/16 - 10:00 AM]
"Tyrant" Casting News - "The Americans'" Annet Mahendru
She will play "Nafisa Al-Qadi," the wife of "Sheik Al-Qadi," the spiritual and political leader of Ma'an, who is caught between the violent tactics of the Caliphate and his distrust of the Al-Fayeeds.

[04/11/16 - 10:00 AM]
Freeform's Hit Original Series "Pretty Little Liars" Starts Production on Season Seven
Additionally, series star Troian Bellisario will make her directorial debut this season.

[04/11/16 - 09:24 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Gets a Boost from the PGA
The network's coverage of the Masters helps spark a victory in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/11/16 - 09:03 AM]
Ted Cruz to Appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Thursday, April 14
The Texas Senator's appearance will mark his first visit to "The Tonight Show" studio.

[04/11/16 - 09:02 AM]
SundanceTV Begins Production on the Fourth and Final Season of Acclaimed Drama "Rectify"
The new season, comprised of eight episodes, will air in fall 2016.

[04/11/16 - 08:58 AM]
Date Announcements for Netflix's "The Crown," "Marco Polo" and an Exclusive Cast Shot of "Marseille"
"The Crown" will premiere on Friday, November 4 while "Marco Polo" returns Friday, July 1.

[04/11/16 - 08:30 AM]
President Obama to Appear as Guest Presenter on Science Channel Beginning Mon., April 11
During his time in office, President Obama has made science a top priority, recognizing that an emphasis on and advances in STEM are key to tackling some of the greatest challenges of our time.

[04/11/16 - 08:18 AM]
TV One Renews Docu-Series "Rickey Smiley for Real" Following First Season's Rank as #2 Program on Cable in Its Time Slot Among Black P25-54
The second season, which finds Smiley concentrating more on the three F's - Fun, Family, and Focus - is slated to premiere Tuesday, May 10 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/11/16 - 08:13 AM]
Bravo Media Launches Its First Standalone Digital Series "Going Off the Menu" Premiering Monday, April 18 on BravoTV.Com
The six-episode series follows James Beard Award-Winning food documentarian Liza De Guia and Michelin-Rated underground chef Russell Jackson as they track down Los Angeles's most surprising underground and exclusive foodie experiences.

[04/11/16 - 08:02 AM]
Gloria Steinem's Revolutionary New Show "Woman" Is Coming to Viceland
The raw and revolutionary look at womanhood brings together a team of female journalists who explore how violence against women drives global instability.

[04/11/16 - 08:02 AM]
Video: New "Maron" Season 4 Trailer - Marc Maron Starts from the Bottom
The new season four trailer reveals the first glimpse of Marc, hairy and wild-eyed, as he unwillingly takes the leap from his drug-addled and unhygienic life to the "Clean Living" rehab center.

[04/11/16 - 07:30 AM]
It's True! "Degrassi: Next Class" Season Two Is Coming to Netflix Worldwide July 22nd!
The streaming service made the announcement via Twitter this morning.

[04/11/16 - 07:09 AM]
MTV Launches "79% Work Clock" in Protest of Gender Pay Gap on Equal Pay Day
MTV will manufacture and distribute hundreds of "79% Work Clocks" to influential business leaders, politicians, journalists, actors and artists.

[04/11/16 - 07:03 AM]
AMC and Versus Evil Launch Fear the Walking Dead: Dead Run - The Official Mobile Game of AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead"
The game puts players in the shoes of their favorite characters from the show as they try to escape a devastated Los Angeles and the Infected hordes that have overrun the city.

[04/11/16 - 06:03 AM]
Netflix Releases "Gilmore Girls" First Look Images
The four, 90-minute movies, are bringing your favorite Stars Hollow residents back together.

[04/10/16 - 10:06 AM]
Video: "Bloodline" - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Watch Season 2 of "Bloodline" May 27, worldwide on Netflix.

[04/10/16 - 08:55 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Rides NASCAR to Top Spot
The network's coverage leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.







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[06/17/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO and NFL Films Announce "Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North," An All-New Version of the Decorated Sports Series
New episodes, featuring the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers, will premiere December 3 and on subsequent Tuesdays through the end of the NFL regular season and continue into the NFL playoffs in January 2025.

[06/17/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for New Crime Drama "Women in Blue" ("Las Azules")
Created by International Emmy Award-winning showrunner and director Fernando Rovzar and Pablo Aramendi, the series will premiere globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, July 31 on Apple TV+, followed by one episode weekly through September 25.

[06/17/24 - 06:04 AM]
First Look Images Released of Anne-Marie Duff in Second Series of Channel 4 and BritBox International's Thrilling Drama "Suspect"
The eight-part drama which is coming to Channel 4 in the UK this Summer to stream and watch live and to BritBox International in the US and Canada in the Fall.

[06/17/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Wonderoos" New Series Teaser Trailer - Netflix Jr
Join animal pals Kiki, Dewey, Hazzy, Luly and Teshi as they learn how to make friends, try new foods and face other big firsts in colorful Roo City!

[06/16/24 - 10:33 PM]
Netflix Renews "The Great Indian Kapil Show" for Season 2
With the finale slated on June 22, the show engaged the audience with fun and madness week after week with celebrity guests who brought the best version of themselves to the show.

[06/15/24 - 10:00 PM]
Peacock's "The Traitors" Takes Home 4 Critics Choice Real TV Awards, Including Win for Best Competition Series
The series won for Best Competition Series, Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series, Best Show Host and Male Star of the Year.

[06/15/24 - 03:40 PM]
NBC Sports Delivers Most-Watched U.S. Open Second Round Since 2012
Friday's second round broadcast window on NBC and Peacock (1-7 p.m. ET) produced a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 2.38 million viewers, up 18% vs. 2023 and up 54% vs. 2022.

[06/15/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "I Kissed A Boy" - Official Trailer - Hulu
10 single guys are matched up, and meet for the first time... with a kiss. Get ready for the UK's first ever gay dating show, with pop icon Dannii Minogue playing cupid.

[06/14/24 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Week of June 10-14
Updates include: NBC extends "St. Denis Medical" to 18 episodes; Amazon's "The Boys" to end with season five; and Starz's "Power Book IV: Force" to sign off with season three.

[06/14/24 - 06:11 PM]
Video: "Chewing Gum" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Tracey Gordon, portrayed by Michaela Coel, is a 24-year-old religious and Beyoncé-obsessed virgin.

[06/14/24 - 02:08 PM]
Discovery's "Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing" Returns Sunday, July 14 at 8PM
The group, a mix of fan favorites and polarizing personalities, will risk everything for a chance to take home a coveted cash prize and be crowned the Last One Standing.

[06/14/24 - 02:01 PM]
Season 2 of Lucasfilm's Original Animated Series "Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures" Coming to Disney+ and Disney Jr. Wednesday, August 14, with New Shorts Arriving on Disney+ and Disney Jr. August 2
Set 200 years before "The Phantom Menace," during the High Republic era, the series follows Jedi younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way.

[06/14/24 - 11:00 AM]
"Knox Goes Away" Begins Streaming on Max July 26
Academy Award nominee Michael Keaton directs and stars in this unpredictable thriller as John Knox, a hit man attempting to make amends before his recently discovered dementia takes over.

[06/14/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Barbecue Showdown" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The mouthwatering cooking competition returns as nine contestants face off in a fiery battle to be the next barbecue champion.

[06/14/24 - 09:31 AM]
First Look - Hulu's "Hit-Monkey" Season 2
Season 2 of "Hit-Monkey" will premiere Monday, July 15 on Hulu.