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[07/20/16 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 20
Updates include: Li Jun Li cast as potential regular on NBC's "Chicago PD"; Michael Drayer boards "Sneaky Pete" at Amazon; and Chris Wood joins the cast of The CW's "Supergirl."

[07/20/16 - 12:01 PM]
New on Hulu - "Criminal Justice" - Complete Seasons 1 & 2
HBO's "The Night Of" is based on this BAFTA Award winning British series written by Peter Moffat.

[07/20/16 - 11:43 AM]
Seven Bucks Productions and FlynnPictureCo. Sell "Muscle Beach" Scripted Project to Universal Cable Productions to Be Developed for USA Network
"Muscle Beach" is set in a legendary bodybuilding gym in 1980's Venice Beach where a colorful tribe of lost souls struggle to reinvent themselves by bench-pressing their way to a bigger, better American dream, no matter what the cost.

[07/20/16 - 11:00 AM]
Video: WGN America Releases Season 3 Full-Length Trailer for "Salem," Premiering Halloween Week
The gripping trailer reveals "Everything in Salem has gone to Hell!"

[07/20/16 - 10:30 AM]
Starz Sets a Course with the Fourth and Final Season of "Black Sails"
The 10-episode fourth season of the stand-out high seas drama returns in 2017, and finds our pirates at war in the West Indies.

[07/20/16 - 10:19 AM]
Video: OWN Unveils Extended Trailer of New Original Drama Series "Queen Sugar"
The series which chronicles the lives and loves of three estranged siblings will debut as a two-night event on Tuesday, September 6 and Wednesday, September 7.

[07/20/16 - 10:17 AM]
All-New Episodes of "We Bare Bears" Premiere All Week on Cartoon Network Beginning Monday, 8/1
The new episodes will include the return of the adorable Baby Bears, and other hijinks and precarious situations that Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear find themselves in.

[07/20/16 - 09:30 AM]
Universal Cable Productions Expands Genre Development Slate
The studio is unveiling an impressive slate of new development projects inspired by some of the world's most distinguished writers of graphic novels and science fiction including Neil Gaiman, Michael Reeves and Gerard Way.

[07/20/16 - 09:17 AM]
Logo Greenlights Ninth Season for "RuPaul's Drag Race" & New Docuseries "Fire Island"
Both series join the recently announced new reality dating competition series, "Finding Prince Charming," hosted by Lance Bass which will debut on the network this fall.

[07/20/16 - 09:15 AM]
Cartoon Network Enterprises Announces New Toy Partners for Popular Adult Swim Brand, "Rick and Morty"
Joining current toy partner Jinx, Funko, Cryptozoic Entertainment, USAOpoly, PhatMojo, and Astro Gaming have all signed on to create lines of products based on the Adult Swim original series.

[07/20/16 - 09:11 AM]
Miramax(R) and El Rey Network Announce September 6 Premiere Date for Season 3 of "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series"
The 10 new, action-packed, horror-filled episodes follow the Gecko brothers into the vortex of the culebra underworld, as they are forced to assemble an unlikely crew to battle new enemies determined to take them down.

[07/20/16 - 09:01 AM]
Primary Wave Entertainment Teams with Peter Farrelly and Emmy(R) Award-Winning Writer Bobby Mort to Produce Original Comedy Series for AT&T Audience(R) Network
"Loudermilk" is a comedy series that tells a fictionalized story of a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor with an extremely bad attitude about everything.

[07/20/16 - 08:21 AM]
Alton Brown Returns to the Great Outdoors for Diabolical Summer Series "Camp Cutthroat 2: Alton's Revenge"
The five-week "Cutthroat Kitchen" stunt premieres Wednesday, August 24 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/20/16 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Dominates the Competition
NBC easily wins the evening with both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/20/16 - 08:05 AM]
Adam Sandler Teams Up with Jennifer Hudson in Netflix's "Sandy Wexler"
The film follows Sandy Wexler (Adam Sandler), a talent manager working in Los Angeles in the 1990s, who diligently represents a group of eccentric clients on the fringes of show business.

[07/20/16 - 07:08 AM]
New Premiere Date: Animal Planet Presents "Toucan Nation" on August 24th
The film tells the story of Grecia, the toucan in Costa Rica whose unconscionable abuse sparked international outrage and inspired a national animal welfare campaign.

[07/20/16 - 06:54 AM]
TLC's "Toddlers and Tiaras" Is Back with Big Hair and Bigger Stakes
Look for the first of 13 new episodes on Wednesday, August 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/20/16 - 06:00 AM]
Elizabeth Hurley's Son Damian Joins the Cast of E!'s Hit Scripted Drama Series "The Royals"
The new season of "The Royals" will pick up two weeks after the execution of King Simon's (Vincent Regan) murderer who had plagued the royal family for months.

[07/20/16 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Debuts Original Live-Action Kids Series "The Kicks" on August 26 on Prime Video
"The Kicks" is a live-action series for children ages six to 11 and follows Devin Burke, who was the star player on her soccer team until her family moved to California midway through the school year.

[07/20/16 - 05:02 AM]
"Robin Williams: Behind Closed Doors" Documentary Special to Premiere Sunday, August 28 at 9PM ET/6PM PT
The two-hour documentary special viewers an intimate look at his life from his childhood in the suburbs of Chicago to small comedy clubs in Los Angeles, his breakthrough role on the TV show "Happy Days" as Mork from Ork and his big screen triumphs.

[07/19/16 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 19
Updates include: T.R. Knight to drop by "The Catch" at ABC; Parvesh Cheena set to recur on The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"; and Chris Murphey sells "Hunch" to CBS.

[07/19/16 - 02:19 PM]
Starz Lights Up Two-Season Renewal for Original Series "Power"
This is the first multi-season pickup for the New York-based drama starring Omari Hardwick.

[07/19/16 - 01:52 PM]
TV One's Hit Series "Rickey Smiley for Real" Gets Third Season Pick-Up
The third season will return with even stronger bonds and bigger laughs, as comic and radio personality Rickey Smiley continues to strive to achieve his quest for domination of the entertainment industry.

[07/19/16 - 01:36 PM]
Record-Setting "Kids' Choice Sports 2016" and "Henry Danger" Clinch Nickelodeon's 50th Straight Week at Number One
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the week of July 11-17.

[07/19/16 - 12:16 PM]
Video: FX Season 1 Official Trailer for "Better Things"
The network's new series from Pamela Adlon and Louis CK premieres Thursday, September 8.

[07/19/16 - 12:08 PM]
All Hands on Deck: TLC's "Cake Boss" Returns for Its Eighth Season
New episodes kick off Tuesday, August 23 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[07/19/16 - 12:03 PM]
Showtime Sports(R) to Chronicle the 2016 Season of NCAA Division I Football Powerhouse in Weekly Docu-Series "A Season with Florida State Football"
The series premieres on Tuesday, September 6, just one day after the Seminoles' season opener against the Ole Miss Rebels (University of Mississippi) on Labor Day.

[07/19/16 - 12:03 PM]
Actress Garcelle Beauvais Named Host of GSN's Competitive Reality Series "Window Warriors"
This new series brings the worlds of art and commerce together as the country's most talented window designers are challenged to conceive jaw-dropping displays each week.

[07/19/16 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Starz Releases New Red Band Trailer and Never Before Seen Poster for "Ash vs Evil Dead"
Musician and super fan of the series, Kid Cudi, premiered the trailer via twitter (@KidCudi).

[07/19/16 - 11:31 AM]
"The X Factor UK" Returns to AXS TV for the Third-Consecutive Year, As the Network Premieres Season 13 of the Popular Music Competition Series at 8pE on Sun., Aug. 28 & Mon., Aug. 29
The network will air all 32 episodes of the upcoming 13th season.

[07/19/16 - 11:06 AM]
NBC and Jennifer Lopez Take It to the Floor with New Competition Series "World of Dance"
The series brings the world's elite dancers together to compete in epic battles of artistry, precision and athleticism.

[07/19/16 - 11:01 AM]
Nat Geo WILD and Cesar Millan Are Looking for Dogs to Star in New Series "Cesar and Son" [wt]
Said duo are road-tripping across America in search of dogs and their humans who need help and want to share their story.

[07/19/16 - 11:00 AM]
Hallmark Channel New Original Movie "A Perfect Christmas" Is the #1 HH Rated Cable Entertainment Program of the Day
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of July 11-17.

[07/19/16 - 09:05 AM]
AMC Announces Extensive Multi-Year Deal with Chris Hardwick
Hardwick will be a part of not only new shows, but will also continue as host of current and new "Talking" live after shows.

[07/19/16 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces New Episodes of "Making a Murderer"
This next chapter will provide an in-depth look at the high-stakes post-conviction process, as well as, the emotional toll the process takes on all involved.

[07/19/16 - 08:57 AM]
Actor Terry Crews Explores Detroit's Resurgence in Second Installment of Travel Channel's "Celebrity Adventure Club"
The second in a series of specials, this episode premieres on Saturday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT.

[07/19/16 - 08:51 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Split Demo Crown
Plus: NBC leads the night's Republican Convention coverage.

[07/19/16 - 08:44 AM]
BET Networks Is in Search of America's Best Undiscovered Rapper
Sway Calloway hosts "One Shot," premiering Tuesday, August 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/19/16 - 08:13 AM]
Before the Kids Head Back to School Catch the Next Generation of Culinary Hopefuls on "Food Network Star Kids"
Hosted by Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan, the series features 10 talented junior finalists participating in a variety of culinary, on-camera and social media challenges over six episodes.

[07/19/16 - 08:00 AM]
Disney Programs Exclusive Previews During Premiere of "Elena of Avalor"
Highlights include a teaser trailer for "Descendants 2," the sequel to the hit Disney Channel Original Movie set to premiere in summer 2017.

[07/19/16 - 07:26 AM]
Cartoon Network Greenlights Second Season of Emmy-Nominated Global Hit Franchise "The Powerpuff Girls"
The series also picked up its first Emmy nomination this year for "Outstanding Short Form Animated Program."

[07/19/16 - 07:05 AM]
"Bad Girls Club: Social Disruption" Premieres Tuesday, September 20 at 8PM ET/PT on Oxygen
Fans can catch a casting special on Tuesday, September 13 at 8PM ET/PT to meet the ladies before they officially move into the house.

[07/19/16 - 06:06 AM]
Netflix and NYFF Announce Ava DuVernay Original Documentary
"The 13th" is the first-ever nonfiction work to open the festival, and will debut on Netflix and open in a limited theatrical run on October 7.

[07/19/16 - 06:01 AM]
James Denton and Real-Life Son Sheppard Enlist for Duty in New, Original Movie "For Love and Honor" Premiering Saturday, July 30, on Hallmark Channel
Natalie Brown and Rebecca Liddiard also co-star in the project.

[07/18/16 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 18
Updates include: Ron Funches joins the cast of NBC's "Powerless"; Taye Diggs to recur on FOX's "Empire"; and USA delays "Shooter" premiere once again.

[07/18/16 - 06:31 PM]
First Look - Director Bong Joon Ho's "Okja"
The image features Tilda Swinton (Nancy Mirando) and Giancarlo Esposito (Frank Dawson) shooting on location in New York City.

[07/18/16 - 03:12 PM]
"Power" Season Three Premiere Shatters Starz Original Series Viewership Records
Starz spins the numbers for Sunday, July 17.

[07/18/16 - 02:08 PM]
"SNL's" Colin Jost and Michael Che Offer Special Convention Editions of "Weekend Update" July 20 and 27 on MSNBC
In addition, on those same days, both Jost and Che will serve as special correspondents on NBC's morning news program "Today."

[07/18/16 - 01:13 PM]
"Hitchcock/Truffaut," Revisiting the Legendary Encounter of Two Renowned Directors, Debuts Aug. 8 on HBO
In 1962, French New Wave auteur François Truffaut spent a week in Hollywood with his idol, Alfred Hitchcock, discussing the director's rich and extensive body of work, including "Psycho" and "Vertigo."

[07/18/16 - 12:36 PM]
Digital Platforms Drive HBO's Spring Shows to Series Highs
HBO spins the numbers for the spring to date.







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[12/04/25 - 01:31 PM]
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Inspired by the series' rich storytelling, the dedicated e-commerce store will feature a wide variety of Camp Half-Blood-themed merchandise tailored for enthusiasts of the acclaimed series.

[12/04/25 - 12:56 PM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer for the Original Drama Series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," Debuting January 18
From the world of Westeros comes an endearing tale centered on the adventures of an unexpected duo.

[12/04/25 - 12:07 PM]
Video: "Mo' Waffles" - Official Trailer - Tubi Original
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[12/04/25 - 12:00 PM]
Video: A New Generation of Camp Rockers Vie to Become the Opening Act for Connect 3 in First "Camp Rock 3" Teaser
The teaser includes a first look at the Jonas Brothers' return as Connect 3 and the new generation of campers joining the iconic franchise.

[12/04/25 - 11:02 AM]
"The Masked Singer" Returns with an All-New Season of Epic Themes and Massive Unmaskings on FOX!
Season 14 takes its beloved themed episodes to new heights, celebrating some of the most recognizable and nostalgic moments in pop culture history.

[12/04/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Debuts Official Trailer for Sports Docuseries "Rise of the 49ers," Narrated by Executive Producer Tom Brady
The limited series event, exploring the dramatic and iconic run of the San Francisco 49ers during the '80s and early '90s, premieres with the first two episodes on Sunday, February 1 at 9pm ET/PT, followed by the remaining two episodes on Monday, February 2 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

[12/04/25 - 10:39 AM]
Meryl Streep, Jon Batiste, Kathryn Hahn, Regina Hall, Parker Posey, Zachary Quinto, Kelly Ripa and Adam Scott to Present Honors in the 19th Annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute"
This year, the third annual CNN Heroes Legacy Award will continue the new tradition of honoring not-so-everyday people dedicated to a lifetime of service by recognizing Robert Redford with a special tribute and appearance by former Vice President Al Gore accepting the award on behalf of the Redford family.

[12/04/25 - 10:31 AM]
"The Hunting Wives" Season 2 Adds Kim Matula and Alex Fitzalan
The duo joins previously announced returning cast members Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman, Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, George Ferrier, Karen Rodriguez, Hunter Emery, and Branton Box.

[12/04/25 - 10:28 AM]
"A CNN Special Event: Roy Wood Jr.'s Very Very Very Merry Holiday Special" Airs Sunday, December 14 at 8pm ET on CNN
Filmed in front of a live audience in the nation's capital, Wood Jr. will dive into the joy, and occasional chaos, of the holiday season with his signature blend of sharp wit and warm humor.

[12/04/25 - 10:01 AM]
The World Knew Him as Dirty John: New Documentary Series Exposes the Real John Meehan
From Bunim/Murray Productions, a Banijay Americas company, and Empress Films, director Emma Cooper and executive producers Julie Pizzi, Jesse Daniels, and Melissa G. Moore, comes the definitive documentary series of the man behind the myth.

[12/04/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hularious Original "Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts"
The latest special in the Hularious stand-up slate premieres Friday, December 19 on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US, and on Disney+ internationally.

[12/04/25 - 09:41 AM]
Hallmark Media Announces That Matthew Lawrence and TLC's Chilli Will Host an All-New, Original Series "Second Chance Love"
The all-new, unscripted series gives five couples, ranging from their 30's to 70's and who dated 5 to 40 years ago, a second chance to reconnect with the one who got away against the backdrop of a romantic Italian resort.

[12/04/25 - 09:32 AM]
Food Network Will Kick Off 2026 with a Fresh New Competition Series, "Baking Championship: Next Gen"
Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown are the hosts and judges of the series, due on Monday, January 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

[12/04/25 - 09:31 AM]
First Look - Bert Kreischer Stars in Netflix's "Free Bert"
The new scripted comedy series, starring Bert Kreischer, premieres on Netflix in January 2026.

[12/04/25 - 09:06 AM]
PBS and WETA Announce Four-Part Documentary "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" with Henry Louis Gates Jr. to Premiere February 3, 2026
Black and Jewish Americans began on fundamentally different footing, but by the early 20th century, they were drawn together by entrenched racism and rising antisemitism.