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[06/25/16 - 08:55 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins Low Key Demo Race
ABC, NBC and CBS all finish within a few ticks among adults 18-49.

[06/25/16 - 08:27 AM]
Women's Gymnastics Championship Grows 80% Vs. Year-Ago Saturday Telecast
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, June 24.

[06/24/16 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 24
Updates include: "NCIS" co-stars inks new two-year deals; Nick Offerman, Olivia Wilde to visit FOX's "Son of Zorn"; and William Fitchtner upped to regular on "Mom" at CBS.

[06/24/16 - 02:59 PM]
Netflix Announces Premiere Date for "Haters Back Off"
All eight episodes of will premiere globally on October 14 at 12:01am PST exclusively on Netflix.

[06/24/16 - 02:08 PM]
TLC Brings Back "A Baby Story" in a Whole New Way
TLC reinvented "A Baby Story" by bringing a live birth to Facebook in an unprecedented event early this morning with "A Baby Story Live."

[06/24/16 - 12:03 PM]
Travel Channel's "Expedition Unknown" Posts Highest-Rated Episode of Second Season
Travel Channel spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 22.

[06/24/16 - 11:23 AM]
Video: HBO's "High Maintenance" Tease & Photo - Debuts this Fall
The half-hour comedy series follows a Brooklyn pot dealer who delivers to clients with neuroses as diverse as the city.

[06/24/16 - 11:08 AM]
James Earl Joins "Scream Queens" in the Series Regular Role of "Candy Striper"
Set in a hospital, where some of the most fascinating and bizarre medical cases are under observation, Earl is one of the new male leads opposite recently announced Emmy Award nominee John Stamos and Taylor Lautner.

[06/24/16 - 10:51 AM]
Hulu's Fall 2016 Slate
The streaming service confirms dates for "The Mindy Project" (October 4), "Chance" (October 19), "Shut Eye" (December 7) and more!

[06/24/16 - 09:30 AM]
"Good Witch" Season Finale Delivers Hallmark Channel's Highest-Rated and Most-Watched Episode of the Season
The Hallmark Channel further spins the numbers for Sunday, June 19.

[06/24/16 - 09:01 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Sparks CBS Victory
The Eye claims the top spot in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/24/16 - 08:32 AM]
Third Season of Emmy-Nominated Amazon Original Series "Annedroids" is Now Available on Prime Video
The series spotlights, through trial and error, how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) can inspire children to do great things.

[06/24/16 - 08:23 AM]
Queen Latifah and Flavor Unit Tap Actor Anthony Anderson to Reveal "The Best Place To Be" in New Travel Channel Series
The series follows Hollywood's hottest A-List celebrities as they share the best places to eat, drink, shop and sightsee at their most favorite international destinations.

[06/24/16 - 07:30 AM]
VH1's Hit Series "Basketball Wives LA" Returns Sunday July 17th at 9:00 PM ET/PT
Returning cast members include Shaunie O'Neal, Tami Roman, Jackie Christie, Malaysia Pargo, Brandi Maxiell and Angel Brinks.

[06/24/16 - 07:19 AM]
NBA Superstar LeBron James and Business Partner Maverick Carter Draft a Winning Lineup for New CNBC Series "Cleveland Hustles"
The series teams four successful Cleveland business leaders with local entrepreneurs looking for an investment to launch their own brick-and-mortar stores.

[06/23/16 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 23
Updates include: Maisie Richardson-Sellers cast in "DC's Legends of Tomorrow"; James Carpinello bound for FOX's "Gotham"; and "Containment" alums book new roles on The CW.

[06/23/16 - 05:44 PM]
CBS to Encore "American Gothic" Series Premiere This Sunday
Said rebroadcast will replace the previously announced repeat of "Elementary" at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/23/16 - 05:31 PM]
YouTube Orders Lionsgate Television's Dance Drama Series "Step Up," Inspired by Global Movie Phenomenon
Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Meredith Milton, all producers of the original films, will executive produce the series, along with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum.

[06/23/16 - 04:50 PM]
Video: Watch Now - The Full Series Premiere of "Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons"
The pay channel has released the entire debut episode online.

[06/23/16 - 02:11 PM]
Aimee Garcia Joins "Lucifer" in Series Regular Role of "Ella"
She's set as the department's new forensic scientist... and she sure does love her job.

[06/23/16 - 02:01 PM]
Hulu's "Casual" Renewed for Third Season
In addition, Jason Reitman has signed a first look deal with Hulu for all television related projects.

[06/23/16 - 01:24 PM]
IFC's "Documentary Now!" Makes Sense with Maya Rudolph
In "Test Pattern," Rudolph joins series' regulars Fred Armisen and Bill Hader on the stage as they perform one of the greatest concerts that never really happened.

[06/23/16 - 01:17 PM]
Bravo Media Announces Inaugural Awards Special "The Bravos" Premiering on Wednesday, July 20 at 10PM ET/PT
The inaugural celebration will feature a show-stopping performance of "Pretty Mess" by Erika Jayne and appearances from both celebrity and Bravolebrity guests.

[06/23/16 - 11:43 AM]
TLC Will Kiss and Tell with New Series, "Love at First Kiss"
The newcomer was previously set to premiere on VH1 back in October.

[06/23/16 - 11:32 AM]
Stars of WGN America's Smash Hit "Underground" Take Center Stage at 2016 Essence Festival in New Orleans
Following the main stage experience, lucky "Underground" fans will be able to meet the cast and director during an exclusive Fan Zone event.

[06/23/16 - 11:32 AM]
Video: "Difficult People" Season 2 Trailer
In season two, Julie and Billy continue to search for fame, to diminishing returns.

[06/23/16 - 11:04 AM]
USA Network Premieres "Mr. Robot" Season 2 with Back-to-Back Episodes; Announces Live After Show
Sam Esmail, the creator and executive producer of the Golden Globe Award-winning drama, will direct all 12 episodes this season.

[06/23/16 - 10:45 AM]
Comedy Series "Vice Principals," Starring Danny McBride and Walton Goggins, Debuts July 17 on HBO
Joining McBride and Jody Hill as executive producer and director is longtime collaborator David Gordon Green.

[06/23/16 - 10:31 AM]
Taylor Lautner Joins Season Two of "Scream Queens" on FOX
He'll play a doctor at the hospital who suffers from a strange medical condition and becomes a suspect when a series of tragic events plagues the institution.

[06/23/16 - 10:09 AM]
Cartoon Network Unveils Epic Night of Premieres with New Episodes of "Teen Titans Go!" and "Regular Show," Thursday, June 30
"TTG v PPG" and "Rigby's Graduation" will also be joined by an all-new episode of "Ninjago" at 7:00/6:00c.

[06/23/16 - 09:32 AM]
PBS Rolls Out New Dramas, Arts, Performance, History and Election Coverage This Fall
Highlights include "Anne of Green Gables," a new adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novel.

[06/23/16 - 09:31 AM]
Smithsonian Channel Special Reveals Identity of Iwo Jima Flag Raiser - Premieres July 3
The full forensic investigation unfolds with never-before-seen evidence in "The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima."

[06/23/16 - 09:22 AM]
Sony Pictures Television Launches "Wheel of Fortune Puzzle Pop!" Mobile Game Featuring Vanna White
Join Vanna White and some furry friends as they whisk players away to exotic, tropical getaways as you spin, pop, and solve word puzzles from the producers of "Wheel of Fortune."

[06/23/16 - 09:11 AM]
Frances Conroy to Star in Spike and TWC-Dimension Television's "The Mist"
Conroy has been cast in the role of "Nathalie," a modern day ecological martyr.

[06/23/16 - 09:11 AM]
Cartoon Network Enterprises Gives Fans New E-Tail Experience with Launch of Cartoon Network Collective
The Collective, which will live exclusively on Cartoon Network Shop, is a collaboration between CNE, current Cartoon Network Shop licensee Bolder Road, and the newly-formed Horizon Line Studios.

[06/23/16 - 09:00 AM]
The First Surprise Twists of the Summer Revealed Last Night on the Season Premiere of "Big Brother"!
On last night's premiere, host Julie Chen revealed the first three twists of the season to the Houseguests.

[06/23/16 - 08:30 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Returns on Top for CBS
The Eye snags the top spot in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/23/16 - 08:00 AM]
Cinemax Confirms Sept. 9 Debut for Drama Series "Quarry"
Logan Marshall-Green stars as a Marine who returns home to Memphis from Vietnam in 1972 and finds himself shunned by those he loves and demonized by the public.

[06/23/16 - 08:00 AM]
The Kennedy Center Announces Its Honorees for 2016
The honorees for 2016 will be Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, rock band the Eagles, screen and stage actor Al Pacino, gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples and musician James Taylor.

[06/23/16 - 07:13 AM]
Every Body Has a Story in Investigation Discovery's New Forensic Series "The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead"
Look for the series to premiere on Monday, July 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/23/16 - 07:01 AM]
Award-Winning Actor James Brolin Directs and Stars in "Pair of Jacks," A Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original Film Premering This Holiday Season
Mena Suvari and Giselle Eisenberg also star in the project, which began production this week in Sudbury, Ontario.

[06/22/16 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 22
Updates include: HBO nixes second season of "Vinyl"; TNT extends "Major Crimes" by eight episodes; and Johnny Simmons to co-star in Netflix's "Girlboss."

[06/22/16 - 02:36 PM]
Netflix Announces Unscripted Original Series with Cameron Dallas
This series follows social media personality and entrepreneur Cameron Dallas and his close circle of friends and family as he looks to take his career to the next level.

[06/22/16 - 02:20 PM]
Nominees Announced for "The 2016 ESPYS" as Fan Voting Begins
LeBron James, Holly Holm, Stephen Curry, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, Andy Murray, Roberta Vinci, Cristiano Ronaldo, Carli Lloyd and Cam Newton are all among nominees.

[06/22/16 - 12:24 PM]
Showtime(R) Celebrates Real-Life Roadies with the New Documentary "Miles to Go Before I Sleep" from Acclaimed Filmmaker Sam Jones
The 35-minute film, directed and executive produced by Sam Jones will premiere on Friday, June 24.

[06/22/16 - 12:23 PM]
OWN's New Original Drama Series "Greenleaf" Premieres as #1 Series Debut in Network History with Over 3 Million Viewers
OWN spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 21.

[06/22/16 - 12:16 PM]
Tuesday Equals Terror as MTV's "Scream" Moves to Its New Date and Time Starting June 28
Plus: look for new editions of "Scream After Dark!" on July 19 and August 16.

[06/22/16 - 11:35 AM]
Conan O'Brien Returns to Comic-Con(R) International With All New Pop! Vinyl Figures from TBS and Funko
During the week of Comic-Con(R) International, "Conan" will be taped at San Diego's historic Spreckels Theatre on Wednesday, July 20 - Saturday, July 23, including two rare weekend shows.

[06/22/16 - 11:30 AM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to Broadcast Live During Both Political Conventions in July
Colbert will host each night live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, where he and his guests will react to the day's events in Cleveland and Philadelphia.

[06/22/16 - 11:16 AM]
Investigation Discovery Presents Revealing New Special, "Guns on Campus: Tamron Hall Investigates"
Produced by NBC News' Peacock Productions, the special premieres on Sunday, August 7 at 10:00/9:00c.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.