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[07/05/16 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 5
Updates include: Blair Underwood signs on for ABC's "Quantico"; WWE alum Cody Rhodes to visit The CW's "Arrow"; and Hulu eyes small screen take on "The Warriors."

[07/05/16 - 05:27 PM]
Video: Pillow - "Better Things" Season 1 Promo
The new FX series from Pamela Adlon and Louis CK premieres Thursday, September 8.

[07/05/16 - 02:32 PM]
Rob Lowe Joins the Cast of "Code Black"
He'll play a doctor in the U.S. Military's prestigious Combat Casualty Care research program who has been pulled out of a combat hospital in Afghanistan and embedded at Angels Memorial to teach what the military has learned about combat medicine.

[07/05/16 - 01:49 PM]
Video: "East Los High" Season 4 - Trailer (Official)
The series returns for a fourth season with an addictive mix of love, dance, sex and true-to-life drama.

[07/05/16 - 01:31 PM]
Discovery Finishes With Most-Watched 2Q Ever, Highest-Rated June Ever
Discovery spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2016.

[07/05/16 - 01:00 PM]
Star Trek(TM) Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary with Out-of-This-World Presence at San Diego Comic-Con International 2016
William Shatner, Scott Bakula, Michael Dorn, Jeri Ryan and Brent Spiner will headline "Star Trek: Celebrating 50 Years," moderated by Bryan Fuller.

[07/05/16 - 12:56 PM]
"Running Wild with Bear Grylls" Returns with a Two-Night Event, Monday, Aug. 1 with Julianne Hough and Tuesday, Aug. 2 with Nick Jonas
The series will follow summer hits "American Ninja Warrior" on Monday and "America's Got Talent" on Tuesday.

[07/05/16 - 11:55 AM]
Destination America Greenlights New Series Kindred Spirits (WT), Hosted by Paranormal All-Stars Adam Berry and Amy Bruni
The series will follow the fearless duo as they help real families tormented by paranormal activity at home, with the added stress that the spirits may be their own late family members.

[07/05/16 - 11:00 AM]
FX Sets Fall Premiere Dates - "Atlanta," "Better Things" and "American Horror Story"
They join the previously announced "Tyrant," "The Strain" and "You're the Worst."

[07/05/16 - 11:00 AM]
Freeform Greenlights New Comedy Pilot "Alone Together" from the Team at The Lonely Island
The half-hour comedy is about two overlooked millennial misfits from different backgrounds as they try to make their way into the vain and status-obsessed culture of Los Angeles only to find salvation in their male/female strictly platonic friendship.

[07/05/16 - 10:45 AM]
Record 170 Commentators Join NBC Olympics' Coverage of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
More than 40 members of the team will be making their NBC Olympics debuts, led by Golf Channel's David Feherty.

[07/05/16 - 10:08 AM]
Original Movie "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million" Marks Return of Beloved Franchise
Plus: look for another "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie to premiere September 25 and one scheduled to go into production in the fall.

[07/05/16 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix and The CW Network Announce New Agreement
Starting with the 2016-2017 season, Netflix members will be able to stream full seasons for each of these programs beginning eight days after each show's season finale.

[07/05/16 - 10:00 AM]
Brooke Bowman Named SVP, Drama Programming & Development, Fox Broadcasting Company
Based in Los Angeles, she will be responsible for supervising the development and production of new and returning scripted series for the network.

[07/05/16 - 09:41 AM]
Sibling Rivalry Reaches New Heights in "Legendary Dudas," Nickelodeon's New Live-Action Comedy, Premiering Saturday, July 9, at 9:00 P.M. (ET/PT)
Legendary Dudas follows the comedic adventures of two brothers, 11-year-old Sam Duda (Theodore Barnes), and 12-year-old Tyler Duda (DeVion Harris), who may share the last name, but are as different as tacos and telescopes.

[07/05/16 - 09:41 AM]
Video: World View - "Atlanta" Season 1 Promo
FX's new series from Donald Glover premieres this September.

[07/05/16 - 09:29 AM]
Video: "Tyrant" - Season 3 First Look
Go behind the scenes with the cast for a first look at the all new season.

[07/05/16 - 09:29 AM]
American Heroes Channel's All-New Series "Nazi Secret Files" Reveals the Lesser-Known Side of Hiter's Regime
Premiering Monday, July 11, the six-part series examines newly-discovered information about Hitler and those close to him during the Nazi reign.

[07/05/16 - 09:24 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Holiday with "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular"
The Peacock easily wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/05/16 - 09:04 AM]
Velocity Shines with Best Second Quarter Ever, Best June Ever and 15 Straight Quarters of Primetime Growth
Velocity spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2016.

[07/05/16 - 08:47 AM]
ID Delays Filming Final Episode of Docu-Series "The Vanishing Women" in an Effort to Deliver Answers and Cover Criminal Trial This Summer
The series, which documents an active investigation into the open cases of four deceased and two missing women from Chillicothe, Ohio, has been instrumental in rejuvenating the public's interest and has sparked new leads for law enforcement.

[07/05/16 - 08:36 AM]
"Macy's" Fireworks Special Jumps 50% vs. Last Year, Grows from 1st Half-Hour to 4th by 82%
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4.

[07/05/16 - 06:35 AM]
Video: "Last Chance U" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series follows a group of young men training to become the future stars of the NFL.

[07/04/16 - 12:16 PM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC's "Sunday Fun and Games" Holds Onto Top Spot
The Alphabet's game show lineup wins the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/03/16 - 08:31 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NASCAR Tops Viewers, Demos for NBC
The Peacock easily wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/03/16 - 08:26 AM]
Sprint Cup Racing from Daytona Dominates in All Key Categories in Preliminary Saturday Results
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, July 2.

[07/03/16 - 05:33 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: Olympic Trials Spark NBC Demo Victory
The Peacock wins the night among adults 18-49 against mostly repeat competition.

[07/02/16 - 08:27 AM]
NBC Wins Friday With 8 and 9 p.m. Olympic Trials Coverage Tying as the #1 Telecast of the Night
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, July 1.

[07/01/16 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 1
Updates include: Nafessa Williams, Noah Gray-Cabey and Emily Tyra are all bound for the revamped second season of "Code Black" on CBS.

[07/01/16 - 09:44 AM]
TV One Addresses National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with "The Secret She Kept"
Kyla Pratt, Gavin Houston, Kellita Smith and Vanessa A. Williams star in the original movie, premiering Sunday, July 10 on the cable channel.

[07/01/16 - 09:09 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Rises in Latest Victory for CBS
The Eye wins the evening among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/01/16 - 08:38 AM]
"Greatest Hits" Opens at a 3-Year Summertime Time-Slot High in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 30.

[07/01/16 - 08:35 AM]
"Spartan" Grows 25% Week to Week in 18-49, 35% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 30.

[06/30/16 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 30
Updates include: Vanessa Lachey joins TV Land's "The First Wives Club"; Tom Felton cast as regular in The CW's "The Flash"; and Tyrel Jackson Williams boards "Brockmire" at IFC.

[06/30/16 - 06:50 PM]
"Big Brother" Announces the First Ever "Battle Back" Competition
All four "Battle Back" competitions and the reveal of the winner, will air exclusively during a special episode on Friday, July 22.

[06/30/16 - 02:53 PM]
Science Channel to Premiere "Unearthed" July 5 at 10PM
From the Pyramids to the Parthenon and Big Ben in London, the series reveals the deepest secrets of each structure by using the latest technology to solve mysteries.

[06/30/16 - 02:49 PM]
TLC's "My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding" Returns with More Unique Dresses and Crazy Catfights
The series' fifth season premieres Sunday, July 17 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/30/16 - 01:50 PM]
Kellita Smith ("The Bernie Mac Show") Joins the Cast of "In The Cut," Hit Bounce TV Comedy Series Returns for Season Two Tues. July 5 @ 9PM (ET)
Also on tap this season are Angie Stone, Claudia Jordan, Kenny Lattimore and Rolonda Watts.

[06/30/16 - 12:33 PM]
"Queen Sugar" to Debut with Two-Night Premiere Event Tuesday, September 6, and Wednesday, September 7 at 10 PM ET/PT on OWN
Led by acclaimed film director Ava DuVernay, who directed the first two episodes, all episodes in the series' debut season are directed by women.

[06/30/16 - 12:22 PM]
"Basketball Wives" Star Shaunie O'Neal Takes "Shaunie's Home Court" New Series Debuts on VH1 Sunday, July 17th at 10:30 PM ET/PT
The half hour comedic unscripted program follows O'Neal as she works to keep her lively family in line.

[06/30/16 - 11:47 AM]
Original Episodes of NBC Hits "Superstore" and "The Voice" Blind Auditions to Air During the Rio Summer Olympics
Look for said installments on Friday, August 19 and Sunday, August 21 at 10:30 p.m. following Olympics coverage.

[06/30/16 - 10:58 AM]
Marvel Television Returns to San Diego Comic-Con
The fun kicks off Thursday, July 21, with the first-ever San Diego Comic-Con Marvel and Netflix panel session.

[06/30/16 - 10:46 AM]
MTV Invades San Diego Comic-Con with the Return of "Teen Wolf," "MTV Fandom Fest" and "MTV Fandom Awards"
MTV will be on-the-ground with its own branded booth, giving fans an all-new interactive VR experience on the floor of the San Diego Convention Center.

[06/30/16 - 10:34 AM]
Animal Planet's "Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet" Returns with More Heartwarming Animal Rescues
The all-new season premieres Saturday, July 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on the cable channel.

[06/30/16 - 09:49 AM]
Starting Friday, Your Favorite Films Written and Directed by Albert Brooks Are Available in the U.S.
The films include: Defending Your Life, which marks its 25th anniversary this year; Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World; Lost in America; Modern Romance; Mother; The Muse; and Real Life.

[06/30/16 - 09:31 AM]
Cartoon Network Studios Connects Rising Talent with Mentors in Inaugural 3-Day Animation Jam, July 9-11
This 3-day animation jam continues the tradition of Cartoon Network's widely-recognized, artists-first approach in developing and discovering fresh and innovative content across all platforms.

[06/30/16 - 09:21 AM]
Academy Award(R) Winner and Marine Corps Veteran Gene Hackman Narrates Iwo Jima Film for Smithsonian Channel(TM)
The one-hour special provides new evidence and analysis proving that U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. and Purple Heart recipient Harold Schultz was one of the flag raisers in Joe Rosenthal's iconic Iwo Jima photo on Mount Suribachi.

[06/30/16 - 08:45 AM]
AMC's Critically Acclaimed Series "Halt and Catch Fire" Leaves Texas Behind for the Big Leagues of Silicon Valley
The series will return for season three on Tuesday, August 23 at 9:00/8:00c with two back-to-back episodes.

[06/30/16 - 08:37 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Demo Race with "Big Brother"
The Eye leads the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched network.

[06/30/16 - 08:36 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer #2 for "Stranger Things"
All episodes debut globally on Netflix Friday, July 15.







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[01/27/26 - 01:23 PM]
NBC Sports' Star-Studded Cast to Present Super Bowl LX Sunday, Feb. 8 on NBC and Peacock, Headlining Biggest Day in Sports on Opening Weekend of "Legendary February"
Super Bowl LX marks NBC's 21st Super Bowl broadcast, and the second on Peacock.

[01/27/26 - 01:01 PM]
Apple TV Renews "Shrinking" for Season Four Ahead of Its Season Three Premiere
Bringing more heart and humor, the series will also see the return of cast members Christa Miller, Emmy Award nominee Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Emmy Award nominee Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell and Ted McGinley.

[01/27/26 - 11:30 AM]
Starz Acquires Critically-Acclaimed Drama Series "The Listeners" Starring Rebecca Hall
Based on the novel by Jordan Tannahill, who also wrote the adaptation, the provocative, haunting drama premiered on BBC One in the U.K. to broad critical acclaim and will premiere in the U.S. exclusively in 2026.

[01/27/26 - 11:01 AM]
Richard Dormer Returns to BAFTA-Winning Drama "Blue Lights" for Season Four
Three years into their jobs as response officers, Constables Grace Ellis, Tommy Foster, and Annie Conlon are operating at their limit, facing a new threat on the streets that the police can barely control.

[01/27/26 - 10:30 AM]
Caitlin Clark to Join NBC Sports as Special Contributor for "Basketball Night in America" Before "Sunday Night Basketball" Debuts February 1 at Madison Square Garden
"I'm really excited to be part of the Basketball Night in America crew this season," said Clark. "Carmelo, Vince, and Tracy are legends of the game and Maria is a true professional. It will be really fun to join them a few times this season."

[01/27/26 - 09:48 AM]
Zorro Is Coming to MHz Choice
Broadly appealing with a light comedic touch, the eight-episode limited series is set to premiere on MHz Choice this summer, launching June 30.

[01/27/26 - 09:24 AM]
CBS News Significantly Expands Its Roster with 19 New Contributors Covering the Worlds of Politics, National Security, Medicine, Health, Happiness, Food, Style and Much More
The new hires were announced today by Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, during an all-hands meeting.

[01/27/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen" on March 26th - First Look & Date Announcement
Netflix's limited series comes from the executive producers of "Stranger Things" and the director of "Baby Reindeer."

[01/27/26 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Late-Night Series "Neighbors" Debuts February 13
This explosive series explores the chaotic and complicated disputes of neighbors... and the extreme lengths they'll go to defend what's theirs.

[01/27/26 - 09:00 AM]
Season 2 of "Disney Jr. Ariel - The Little Mermaid" Splashes Onto Disney+ Wednesday, Jan. 28
The animated musical series inspired by "The Little Mermaid" follows young mermaid princess Ariel as she embarks on fun-filled, action-packed adventures with her friends throughout their Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica.

[01/27/26 - 07:02 AM]
Video: Marvel Television's "Daredevil: Born Again" Season 2 - Teaser Trailer
Season two premieres March 24 only on Disney+.

[01/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix's "Vladimir" - First Look, Date Announcement & Teaser Art
Rachel Weisz, Leo Woodall and John Slattery star in a new limited series coming to Netflix on March 5.

[01/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer for "The CEO Club"
The eight-episode season, with Serena Williams as one of the executive producers, will debut worldwide in more than 240 countries and territories on Monday, February 23, exclusively on Prime Video.

[01/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
"That Night" Premiering on Netflix March 13
The series is based on the Sunday Times bestselling novel by Gillian McAllister and is produced for Netflix by Txintxua Films S.L.

[01/27/26 - 06:00 AM]
The MGM Slam Presented by Capital One and The CW Network Announce Broadcast Rights Agreement
The third annual event will feature an elite group of eight men's professional tennis players, led by top-ranked American and ATP world No. 9 Taylor Fritz.