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[04/19/16 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 19
Updates include: Todd Grinnell set as Schneider on Netflix's "One Day at a Time"; Simon Chinn, Doug Liman to get "Captive" for Netflix; and Ashley Liao upped to regular on Netflix's "Fuller House."

[04/19/16 - 03:06 PM]
ABC Announces Its 2016 Summer Primetime Schedule
New series include "Uncle Buck," "To Tell the Truth" and "The $100,000 Pyramid."

[04/19/16 - 02:36 PM]
Jessica Stroup & Tom Pelphrey Join the Netflix Original Series "Marvel's Iron Fist"
The children of Harold Meachum (David Wenham), Joy and Ward have spent their lives building Rand Enterprises to its current standing in the world, only to have all their work put in jeopardy when Danny returns to claim his birthright.

[04/19/16 - 02:07 PM]
Freeform Launches Online Open Talent Search to Find its Next Female Star
The network is looking for an intelligent, independent, enigmatic actress between the ages of 18 and 23 for a potential talent holding deal and to appear in upcoming pilots.

[04/19/16 - 12:50 PM]
CMT Scores a Slam Dunk with Series Premiere of "The Dude Perfect Show" Netting More Than 3 Million Viewers
CMT further spins the numbers for Thursday, April 14.

[04/19/16 - 12:41 PM]
Seeso Video Subscription Available in the Coming Weeks to Amazon Prime Members
"With Seeso's monthly subscription on Amazon Video, viewers now will have even more ways to access our unmatched library of comedy programming," said Ben McLean.

[04/19/16 - 12:37 PM]
Animal Planet Looks at the Aftermath of Chernobyl Disaster 30 Years Later with the Special, "Life After: Chernobyl," Airing on the April 26th Anniversary
The special marks the debut of "Animal Planet Presents," an all-new programming event featuring the best of blue-chip documentary and documentary film content.

[04/19/16 - 12:01 PM]
Season Two of "Aquarius" to Launch Commercial Free on Thursday, June 16
The 120-minute telecast will have absolutely no breaks for commercials or network promos, with the only stoppage coming for a one-minute local news break during the show's second hour.

[04/19/16 - 11:32 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces "Kitten Summer Games" Premiering This Summer!
The nation's most athletic and adoptable kittens will compete in a series of events including kitten gymnastics, balance beam, uneven bars, rings, floor exercises, de-CAT-hlon, track and field, pole vault, high jump, volleyball, tennis, wrestling and many more.

[04/19/16 - 11:16 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Launches TV Everywhere App - "Watch OWN"
The Watch OWN app will include full episodes of popular network shows.

[04/19/16 - 11:08 AM]
TBS's "The Detour" Opens at the Top of Cable's Comedy Charts
TBS further spins the numbers for Monday, April 11.

[04/19/16 - 10:09 AM]
HBO Confirms July Debut Dates for "The Night Of," "Ballers," "Vice Principals"
"The Night Of," due on Sunday, July 10, is an eight-part limited series created by Steven Zaillian and Richard Price.

[04/19/16 - 09:22 AM]
Investigation Discovery's All-New Series "Las Vegas Law" Grants Viewers Unprecedented Access to the Prosecutors That Protect Sin City
Featuring surveillance footage and photography, the series immerses viewers in the high stakes, immensely dramatic environment that makes Vegas distinctive - and its crimes even more so.

[04/19/16 - 09:16 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Claims Demo Crown for NBC
Plus: FOX's "Lucifer" is the only series up week-to-week and year-to-year for the network.

[04/19/16 - 08:49 AM]
Michael Strahan to Expand Role on ABC News' "Good Morning America," Joining the Most Watched Morning Newscast in America Full-Time
As he takes on his new duties at "GMA," he'll end a four-year run at the leading daytime talk show "Live with Kelly and Michael."

[04/19/16 - 08:30 AM]
Bill Barnwell Signs Multi-Year Extension to Remain with ESPN
As part of his new deal, Barnwell will continue to write his popular NFL column for ESPN.com.

[04/19/16 - 08:24 AM]
Velocity Explores the Remaking of a Legendary Sports Car in "Porsche 911: An Icon in Evolution"
Hosted by champion race car driver Tommy Kendall and sponsored by Porsche, the special explores the ground-breaking engineering elements featured in the car with a unique comparative test drive.

[04/19/16 - 07:28 AM]
Two-Time Emmy Winner Michele Tafoya Joins Dan Hicks & Rowdy Gaines to Call Swimming for NBC Olympics in Rio
"We are excited to have Michele move from the sideline to poolside at the Olympics to join Dan and Rowdy for what is always one of the most anticipated competitions of the Games," said Jim Bell.

[04/19/16 - 07:13 AM]
Investigation Discovery's Hit Series "Disappeared" Returns After Three-Year Hiatus with Series' Best Premiere Ever, Delivering Over 1 Million Viewers
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for Monday, April 11.

[04/19/16 - 07:00 AM]
American Heroes Channel Partners with the Huffington Post to Present Second Annual "Red Bandanna Hero Award" in Memory of Fallen 9/11 Hero Welles Remy Crowther
HuffPost will serve as the online home for the Red Bandanna Hero Award through hero profiles, editorial features, and exclusive video leading up to the October awards ceremony.

[04/19/16 - 06:43 AM]
Superstar Duo Brooks & Dunn to Receive NASH Icon Award Presented by Ford F-Series at the "2016 American Country Countdown Awards
Reba McEntire, recipient of the 2014 NASH Icon Award and longtime friend of Brooks & Dunn, will present the award.

[04/19/16 - 06:05 AM]
"Travelers," Starring Eric McCormack and Created and Written by Brad Wright Coming to Netflix
Hundreds of years from now, the last surviving humans discover the means of sending consciousness back through time, directly into people in the 21st century.

[04/18/16 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 18
Updates include: Stana Katic, Tamala Jones exit ABC's "Castle"; Kevin Bacon to star in Amazon's "I Love Dick"; and Walton Goggins to tag in on History's "Six."

[04/18/16 - 02:23 PM]
Gwen Stefani to Perform Her New Single "Misery" on Tuesday, April 19 Telecast of "The Voice"
The single is from Stefani's chart-topping new album "This Is What the Truth Feels Like" (Interscope Records), which debuted #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart when it was released last month.

[04/18/16 - 01:46 PM]
Showtime(R) to Air Weekly Encore Presentation of the Hit Drama Series "Billions" on Mondays at 10 PM ET/PT
The full season is currently available on the SHOWTIME streaming service, on SHOWTIME ANYTIME and SHOWTIME ON DEMAND.

[04/18/16 - 01:41 PM]
"TUF Talk," Weekly Companion Show to "The Ultimate Fighter," Premieres Wednesday on FS1
Co-hosted by veteran combat sports journalist Karyn Bryant and retired UFC fighter and Season 1 cast member Kenny Florian, each episode recaps the latest episode, features cast interviews and provides exclusive show outtakes.

[04/18/16 - 12:47 PM]
IFC Casts John C. McGinley to Star in New Comedy Horror Original Series, "Stan Against Evil"
McGinley, who is also a producer on the show, will play the disgruntled former police sheriff Stanley Miller.

[04/18/16 - 12:46 PM]
Video: Meet the Characters on "Houdini & Doyle," Premiering Monday, May 2 on FOX
Plus: check out an all-new promo for the series, which rolls out next month.

[04/18/16 - 12:21 PM]
E! Expands One of Its Most Watched Franchises with New Spin-Off Series "Total Bellas"
Additionally, E!, WWE and Bunim-Murray Productions' hit series "Total Divas" will return for its sixth season this fall.

[04/18/16 - 12:00 PM]
Video: Celebrate the 100th Episode of "Bob's Burgers" Sunday, May 22 on FOX
Watch a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the 100th episode table read with cast and producers.

[04/18/16 - 11:30 AM]
Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Producer dick clark productions and NBC Will Bring the 74th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards Live Coast to Coast on Sunday, January 8, 2017
The ceremony will air on NBC live coast to coast from 5-8 p.m. PT / 8-11 p.m. ET from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

[04/18/16 - 11:29 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) to Honor Queen Elizabeth with Two-Hour Special Featuring Exclusive Interviews with the British Royal Family
"The Queen at 90" premieres Sunday, May 15 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[04/18/16 - 10:59 AM]
"Battlebots" Kicks Off Season Two with "Battlebots: The Gears Awaken" Preview Special
The robot shrapnel will fly in the BattleBox once again, with expert play-by-play analysis from veteran sports broadcaster Chris Rose, and color commentary from former UFC fighter Kenny Florian.

[04/18/16 - 10:00 AM]
Video: The Latest Trailer from TNT's New Summer Drama "Animal Kingdom"
The newcomer premieres Tuesday, June 7 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[04/18/16 - 10:00 AM]
Showtime Conjures Up a Fan Art Competition for "Penny Dreadful"
On Sunday, June 19, Showtime will announce the Grandeur Prize Winner during the final two episodes of the third season, which will air back-to-back starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/18/16 - 09:45 AM]
"Queen of the South" to Premiere Tuesday, June 21 at 10/9c on USA Network
The series tells the powerful story of Teresa Mendoza, a woman who is forced to run and seek refuge in America after her drug-dealing boyfriend is unexpectedly murdered in Mexico.

[04/18/16 - 09:33 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Little Big Shots" Reclaim Demo Crown
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 in a low key race.

[04/18/16 - 09:22 AM]
The CW Gets Into the Summer Groove with the "iHeartRadio Summer Pool Party," Wednesday, June 1, 8-9 PM
The event will feature live performances by Flo Rida, DNCE with special guest Hailee Steinfeld, Tinashe, Lukas Graham, Kygo and Jason Derulo.

[04/18/16 - 09:14 AM]
Travel with Katie Lee to the Tastiest Beachside Destinations on Cooking Channel's New Series "Beach Bites with Katie Lee"
On this gourmet getaway, Katie follows her taste buds to find delicious dishes, and along the way meets the chefs serving up the finest fare that the shores have to offer.

[04/18/16 - 08:34 AM]
Naomi Watts to Star in Netflix Psychological Thriller "Gypsy"
Watts will star as Jean Holloway, a therapist who begins to develop dangerous and intimate relationships with the people in her patients' lives.

[04/18/16 - 08:17 AM]
Crackle to Launch on Xfinity on Demand Beginning This Wednesday, April 20th
Details of the initiative were announced in advance of Crackle's annual upfront presentation being held this Wednesday.

[04/18/16 - 08:09 AM]
SundanceTV's Historical Drama "Rebellion" to Have Its U.S. Premiere as Part of the Irish Consulate's "Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme" Sunday, April 24th at 2:30 and 4:30 PM in New York City
The programme, a ticketed-only event, will be held at Pier A Harbor House in Battery Park to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising in Dublin.

[04/17/16 - 08:29 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Edges Competition with UFC
The network's coverage leads the night among adults 18-49.

[04/17/16 - 08:26 AM]
"SNL" Ranks #1 for the Night in the Metered Markets
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, April 16.

[04/16/16 - 08:40 AM]
ABC Is #1 on Friday in Adults 18-49; "Dr. Ken" Is Up to Multi-Week Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, April 15.

[04/16/16 - 08:38 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with ABC
"Blue Bloods" on CBS and "Shark Tank" on ABC lead the night among adults 18-49.

[04/16/16 - 08:32 AM]
"Dateline" Matches Its Friday High Since February
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, April 15.

[04/15/16 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 15
Updates include: FOX pushes production on "Chad: An American Boy"; Kat Foster among those cast in Amazon's "Jean-Claude Van Johnson"; and Jodie Comer set as Starz's "The White Princess."

[04/15/16 - 02:41 PM]
Netflix Confirms Second Season for "F Is for Family"
The Bill Burr-led animated comedy will return to the streaming service for a sophomore run.

[04/15/16 - 02:00 PM]
Meet the Ladies Looking for Love on Mark Burnett's New Dating Show, "Coupled," Debuting Tuesday, May 17, on FOX
Hosted by Terrence "J" Jenkins and produced by Emmy Award winner Mark Burnett, the series gives the ladies first choice as they opt "yes" or "no" on each single man who arrives at their bungalows on the island of Anguilla.







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