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[06/16/16 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 16
Updates include: Josh Segarra tapped as series regular on The CW's "Arrow"; Chris Coy, Mustafa Shakir both bound for HBO's "The Deuce"; and James Wan to helm new pilot for "MacGyver" at CBS.

[06/16/16 - 04:30 PM]
Emmy Award Nominee John Stamos Joins the Cast of "Scream Queens" on FOX
He will play Dr. Brock Holt, the hospital's brilliant, but secretive, head surgeon.

[06/16/16 - 03:31 PM]
Wilmer Valderrama Joins the Cast of "NCIS," Television's #1 Drama
Valderrama will play a once grounded NCIS field agent who accepted a deep cover assignment years ago and never resurfaced.

[06/16/16 - 02:54 PM]
Lifetime Sets Summer Premieres for Hit Series "Little Women: LA," "Little Women: Atlanta" and "Bring It!"
Also three series are due back next month on the cable channel.

[06/16/16 - 02:21 PM]
Video: IFC Releases First Clip from Season 2 of "Documentary Now!" Starring Fred Armisen and Bill Hader
The series is returning to the network this September with seven new documentary-inspired episodes.

[06/16/16 - 01:12 PM]
Kenny Chesney, 5 Seconds of Summer, Meghan Trainor and the Radio City Rockettes to Perform on NBC's Annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular"
The 2016 celebration will include more than 56,000 pyrotechnic effects and feature the New York debut of pyro-writing, an explosive version of skywriting created using fireworks that will spell out "USA" in the night sky.

[06/16/16 - 01:09 PM]
"Escaping Polygamy" Returns for a Powerful Second Season on A&E Network Sunday, July 10 at 10 PM ET/PT
The original docuseries returns for a powerful second season on A&E following three sisters who have left polygamy and now help others break free from the often dangerous and abusive lifestyle.

[06/16/16 - 12:13 PM]
"Looking: The Movie" Wraps Up the Acclaimed Series When the Feature-Length Film Debuts July 23, Exclusively on HBO
"Looking" debuted on HBO in January 2014, winning critical praise over its two-season run.

[06/16/16 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2016-2017 Season
The network's entire lineup will roll out during the traditional "premiere week" of September 19-25.

[06/16/16 - 11:15 AM]
NBC Names Lisa Katz as Executive Vice President of Drama Development
Katz has spent the last 12 years of her career in development at 20th Century Fox TV, where she has cumulatively overseen more than 40 pilots, 28 of which have gone to series.

[06/16/16 - 10:16 AM]
"Ballers," Starring Dwayne Johnson, Returns for Its Sophomore Season July 17, Exclusively on HBO
Andy Garcia joins the show as a new cast member.

[06/16/16 - 10:10 AM]
Nickelodeon and Football Superstar Rob Gronkowski Celebrate the Best of the Worst Sports Fails on New Series, "Crashletes," Premiering Tuesday, July 5, at 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT)
In each episode, Gronkowski and co-hosts Stevie Nelson and Brandon Broady provide in-depth analysis of viral sports bloopers, blunders and absurdities.

[06/16/16 - 10:00 AM]
"Big Brother" Announces This Season's New House Theme: "Summer Vacation"
The house features exotically themed bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas, plus a completely redesigned backyard with a new pool, hot tub and gym equipment.

[06/16/16 - 09:20 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Edges Out Demo Competition
A repeat of "American Ninja Warrior" helps the Peacock win the night among adults 18-49.

[06/16/16 - 09:16 AM]
Lil' Kim to Be Honored at "VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens"
Lil' Kim completes the lineup of honorees joining previously announced artists Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, and Salt-n-Pepa.

[06/16/16 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases "Marco Polo" Bridge Feature - "The Saga Continues"
"Marco Polo" season 2 will launch globally on Netflix on July 1.

[06/16/16 - 09:02 AM]
Actor Tyler Hoechlin Cast to Play Superman on "Supergirl!"
You can look for him to make a two-episode appearance at the very beginning of Season 2.

[06/16/16 - 09:01 AM]
TNT and Channel 4 Casts Janeane Garofalo in Recurring Role in "Foreign Bodies"
The series is billed as a comedic drama about a group of young adults venturing across China, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

[06/16/16 - 09:00 AM]
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Announces Awards Timetable for 74th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards
The ceremony will air on NBC live coast-to-coast on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 5:00-8:00pm/PST (8:00-11:00pm/et) from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

[06/16/16 - 08:50 AM]
U.S. Olympic Trials Coverage to Be Featured on 20 Nights in Primetime on NBC and NBCSN in June and July
Coverage begins this Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN with the U.S. Diving Trials from Indianapolis, Ind., which will be showcased on eight out of nine days in primetime on NBC or NBCSN.

[06/16/16 - 08:35 AM]
BBC America's "Orphan Black" Announces Fifth and Final Season
The drama starring Tatiana Maslany has been re-commissioned for a 10-episode order from Temple Street and is slated to air in 2017.

[06/16/16 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases "Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru" Trailer
The documentary, a rarely seen glimpse into Tony Robbins's annual Date with Destiny, will launch globally Friday, July 15 on Netflix.

[06/16/16 - 08:26 AM]
Netflix Adds Five New Original Animated Series For Kids, Renews "Kong: King of the Apes"
These new and returning shows adapt characters and stories already known and loved into original TV shows sure to be kid and family favorites.

[06/16/16 - 08:15 AM]
Hoda Kotb Joins Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira on NBC's Coverage of 2016 Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony
She will also be a part of the "Today" anchor team in Rio throughout the Olympics.

[06/16/16 - 08:08 AM]
Roofs Take Centerstage in Home Renovations with DIY Network's "Raise the Roof" Premiering July 21
The seven-episode series follows Keith Nylund and his team as they remove a home's existing roof and install an additional story to make it a family-friendly option for potential buyers.

[06/16/16 - 08:04 AM]
Netflix Acquires Multiple Territories for Ricky Gervais's Upcoming Film, "David Brent: Life on the Road"
The feature length film sees a documentary crew catching up with David Brent twelve years on from the BBC2 documentary The Office.

[06/16/16 - 07:04 AM]
Six Grammy(R) Winning/Nominated Artists Lend Their Voices and Music to New Discovery Channel Series "Hello World!"
The series debuts Saturday, July 9 at 8:00/7:00c with two back-to-back episodes for three weeks.

[06/16/16 - 06:10 AM]
Netflix Finds Fans of "Orange is the New Black" Are Repeat Offenders
"Orange" viewers have re-watched at least one full season of the acclaimed series since its debut in 2013.

[06/16/16 - 06:05 AM]
Amazon Original Series "Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse" Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on September 2
All six episodes of season one will premiere exclusively for Prime members in the U.S.

[06/16/16 - 05:00 AM]
"Stand Up To Cancer" Returns for Fifth Live Roadblock Telecast Friday, September 9
The telecast will broadcast live from The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles.

[06/15/16 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 15
Updates include: Nick Zano drafted for The CW's "DC's Legends of Tomorrow"; Anna Gunn to recur on NBC's "Shades of Blue"; and Christina Ochoa to lead Syfy's "Blood Drive."

[06/15/16 - 05:26 PM]
BET Networks Premieres Two New Series "Music Moguls" and "F in Fabulous" on Tuesday, June 28 Beginnng at 9:00 PM ET/PT
"Music Moguls" gives viewers a raw, never-before-seen look at the boardroom hustle and infamous lives of these four music impresarios who have launched the careers of some of the biggest artists in the game.

[06/15/16 - 02:59 PM]
Disney Channel Comedy Series "Stuck in the Middle" Renewed for Season Two
The series will resume production on its second season in the fall as new episodes continue to premiere Fridays (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) on Disney Channel.

[06/15/16 - 01:42 PM]
Sony Pictures Television Closes Syndication Deal for Hit Family Comedy "The Goldbergs" with Tribune Broadcasting
Collectively, these 18 Tribune stations reach nearly 37% of U.S. TV Households.

[06/15/16 - 01:41 PM]
"Mr. Robot Decoded" - Premiering Monday on USA Network
The one-hour special explores the authenticity and societal impact of the series.

[06/15/16 - 01:06 PM]
Discovery Family Channel Accelerates to 88 MPH on Independence Day with the "Back to the Future" Trilogy Beginning at 5PM ET
Additionally, if you're busy saving the clock tower with your family, the marathon repeats history on Tuesday, July 5.

[06/15/16 - 11:53 AM]
NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for New 2016-17 Season
"Blindspot" will kick things off with a special season premiere on Wednesday, September 14 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/15/16 - 11:23 AM]
"American Gods" Adds More Deities as Orlando Jones Joins the Highly Anticipated Series as Mr. Nancy
Demore Barnes has also been added to the cast as Mr. Ibis, the keeper of stories, past and present, and he recounts them with great relish.

[06/15/16 - 11:14 AM]
John Turturro and Riz Ahmed Star in the Eight-Part HBO Limited Series "The Night Of," Debuting July 10
The show delves into the intricacies of a complex New York City murder case with cultural and political overtones.

[06/15/16 - 11:06 AM]
HGTV Ranked #1 Cable Net Among W25-54 the Week of June 6
HGTV spins the numbers for the week of June 6-12.

[06/15/16 - 11:01 AM]
"Future-Worm!," an Animated Comedy Adventure Series from Emmy Award-Winner Ryan Quincy, Premieres Monday, August 1, on Disney XD
The characters were introduced last year in a popular "Future-Worm!" short-form series on Disney XD and Disney XD's YouTube Channel.

[06/15/16 - 10:25 AM]
Video: HBO's "Vice Principals" - Trailer & Key Art
Created by Danny McBride and Jody Hill, this dark comedy series tells the story of a high school and the two people who almost run it, the vice principals.

[06/15/16 - 10:22 AM]
The Stars Shine as "Cupcake Wars" Returns with All-New Celebrity-Filled Episodes
Look for the first of six new episodes on Monday, July 11.

[06/15/16 - 10:22 AM]
Esquire Network Celebrates Dads Everywhere with Two-Hour "American Ninja Warrior Father's Day Special" Airing Sunday, June 19th at 9:00PM ET/PT
The special features "American Ninja Warrior's" most memorable stories of fathers and sons and their quest to conquer the famous course from the past eight seasons.

[06/15/16 - 10:07 AM]
Amazon Original Series "Goliath" Casts Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Dwight Yoakam
"Goliath" (formerly known as "Trial") also stars Oscar winners Billy Bob Thornton and William Hurt, along with Olivia Thirlby, Maria Bello and Molly Parker.

[06/15/16 - 09:37 AM]
Courtney B. Vance, Toby Jones and Bradley Whitford Join TNT's Drama Pilot "Civil"
The project takes place in the wake of a hotly contested Presidential election, as America finds itself plunging uncontrollably into a modern day Civil War.

[06/15/16 - 09:29 AM]
Bravo Media Reveals the Countess No One Knows in the Special "Before They Were Housewives"
The new special "Before They Were Housewives" exposes the surprising inside story of fan favorite Luann de Lesseps on Wednesday, June 22.

[06/15/16 - 09:22 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "America's Got Talent" Hold Off Competition
The Peacock trumps the premieres of "To Tell the Truth" and "Uncle Buck" on ABC.

[06/15/16 - 09:19 AM]
Discovery Searches for the Next "American Tarzan"
The all-new series premieres Wednesday, July 6 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[06/15/16 - 09:03 AM]
"MADtv" Returns with an All New Primetime Series on The CW on Tuesday, July 26
The Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series stars eight new cutting-edge comedic performers.







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