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[08/23/16 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 23
Updates include: Jason Richman brings "The Departed" TV series to Amazon; John Cho lands "Connoisseur" at USA; and Chris O'Dowd, Ray Romano eyed for Epix's "Get Shorty."

[08/23/16 - 01:17 PM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Martin Lawrence Doin' Time: Uncut"
Filmed live at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, the special showcases Lawrence's impeccable comedic skills, physicality and engaging wit.

[08/23/16 - 12:45 PM]
Viceland's Season Two Renewals & New Shows
Newcomer "Abandoned," hosted by legendary skateboarder Rick McCrank, premieres Friday, September 2.

[08/23/16 - 12:37 PM]
El Rey Network Signs Rey Mysterio Jr. to First-Look Deal
Mysterio joined El Rey Network's "Lucha Underground" during the second season and will appear in the upcoming third season premiering on El Rey Network on September 7.

[08/23/16 - 12:06 PM]
Explore the Universe's Most Complex Mysteries in the All-New Season of "NASA's Unexplained Files" Returning to Science Channel on Tuesday, August 30
The series features astronauts, scientists, and others who attempt to decode abnormalities caught on camera.

[08/23/16 - 11:20 AM]
Netflix Announces Premiere Dates for New Line-Up of Original Stand-up Comedy Specials
Cedric the Entertainer, Russell Peters, Joe Rogan, Dana Carvey, Colin Quinn, Michael Che, Reggie Watts and Gabriel Iglesias are among the featured auspices.

[08/23/16 - 11:19 AM]
Starz Original Series "Power" and "Survivor's Remorse" Continue Record-Breaking Third Seasons in Week 6
Starz spins the numbers for the season to date.

[08/23/16 - 10:40 AM]
Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" Casting - Joseph Fiennes
A founding father of Gilead and powerful, high-ranking official, Commander Waterford rules the household where Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is a handmaid.

[08/23/16 - 09:40 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and TEGNA Media Strike Distribution Deal for Syndicated Talk Series "T.D. Jakes"
70 affiliates will premiere the show locally on September 12, followed by OWN's launch of the show on Monday, September 19.

[08/23/16 - 09:31 AM]
Disney XD's "Milo Murphy's Law," Starring Al Yankovic, to Premiere Monday, October 3
The series follows 13-year-old Milo Murphy, the fictional great-great-great-great grandson of the Murphy's Law namesake.

[08/23/16 - 09:00 AM]
Toby Keith and Blake Shelton Added to the All-Star Lineup for the "10th Annual ACM Honors(TM)," Which Makes Its Television Debut Friday, Sept. 9, on CBS
They will join previously announced performers Dierks Bentley and Keith Urban in a special tribute to country music icon Glen Campbell, who will be honored with the ACM Career Achievement Award.

[08/23/16 - 08:37 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "Ninja Warrior," "Running Wild" Return on Top for NBC
The Peacock keeps its win streak alive post-Olympics among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/23/16 - 08:10 AM]
New Smithsonian Channel(TM) Series Explores World's Most Hallowed Shrines, Temples and Monuments - "Sacred Sites" - Premieres Monday, September 12 at 8PM ET/PT
Smithsonian Channel will offer fascinating new perspectives on some of the world's most remarkable and mysterious religious locations in the new five-episode series.

[08/23/16 - 08:01 AM]
"Counting On" Returns to TLC with Young Love and New Adventures
The all-new 10 episode series premieres tonight: Tuesday, August 23 at 8:00/7:00c.

[08/23/16 - 08:00 AM]
CBS Sports Announces Broadcast Pairings for 2016 NFL Season
The CBS Television Network begins its 57th year of broadcasting the NFL with Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson leading the 2016 season.

[08/23/16 - 07:44 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Brand New Trailer & Key Art for "Narcos" Season Two
All 10 episodes of Season Two will launch Friday September 2, exclusively on Netflix.

[08/22/16 - 11:56 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 22
Updates include: TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan Show" to end after two seasons; Craig Johnson to helm Showtime's "Mating"; and VH1's "Daytime Divas" sets principal cast.

[08/22/16 - 02:07 PM]
NBC's Rio Olympics Is the Most Successful Media Event in History
NBC further spins the numbers for its coverage to date.

[08/22/16 - 02:01 PM]
Rupert Grint to Star in Crackle's New Original Drama "Snatch," Based on Popular Film
Additional cast includes Dougray Scott as Vic Hill, and Ed Westwick who will guest star as Sonny Castillo.

[08/22/16 - 12:31 PM]
Future to Perform at 2016 "MTV Video Music Awards"
Future joins previously announced performers Britney Spears featuring G-Eazy, Nick Jonas featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Video Vanguard recipient Rihanna.

[08/22/16 - 12:27 PM]
"The Half Hour" Returns August 26 at Midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT with Noah Gardenswartz and Ramon Rivas II
The preview episode "Must CC: The Half Hour" with highlights from all 17 comedians is available on the Comedy Central App and cc.com/shows/the-half-hour.

[08/22/16 - 12:09 PM]
Bravo Media Greenlights Season Two of the Breakout Series "Below Deck Mediterranean"
The series, an expansion of one of Bravo's most lavish franchises, is the network's fastest growing show over the past three years among P25-54.

[08/22/16 - 10:50 AM]
"Jeff Ross Roasts Cops" Investigative Comedy Special Premieres September 10 at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central
"Everybody in America is talking about the cops, but almost no one is talking to them," said Ross.

[08/22/16 - 10:01 AM]
Freeform Announces the Cast of Scripted Drama Pilot "Issues" as Production Begins
Katie Stevens will star as Jane, who has just been promoted to her dream job as a writer for Scarlet Magazine.

[08/22/16 - 09:35 AM]
"Harry" Premieres Monday, September 12th with Academy Award-Winning Actress Sandra Bullock
"Harry" will bring the party to daytime, entertaining viewers with Connick's touring band and delivering laughter through a variety of comedic segments.

[08/22/16 - 09:26 AM]
Gabby Douglas and Laura Marano Added to Judges Panel for the Live Broadcast of the 96th Miss America Competition
Douglas and Marano will join entrepreneur Mark Cuban, actress Sara Foster, singer-songwriter Cole Swindell and former Miss America Sharlene Wells Hawkes as celebrity judges for the live broadcast.

[08/22/16 - 09:07 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, Olympic Games Wrap on Top
The Peacock takes home yet another victory among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/22/16 - 09:05 AM]
"The Powerpuff Girls" Is Back in Session with All-New Episodes Premiering Thursday, Sept. 1, on Cartoon Network
Coming this Labor Day, tune-in for back-to-back episodes of "The Amazing World of Gumball," followed by a half-hour episode of "We Bare Bears," "Teen Titans Go!" and a special sneak peek at Cartoon Network's upcoming series, "Mighty Magiswords."

[08/22/16 - 09:04 AM]
Netflix Announces New Series "Friends from College" from Acclaimed Comedy Writer/Director Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco
The eight episode series will feature an all star cast including Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, Annie Parisse, Nat Faxon, Fred Savage and Jae Suh Park.

[08/22/16 - 08:44 AM]
"The Voice" Generates Strong Sampling, Delvering the Top "Voice" 18-49 Rating Since March
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 21.

[08/22/16 - 08:22 AM]
ABC's Sunday Fun & Games Lineup Grows Against Olympics Closing Ceremony
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 21.

[08/22/16 - 08:02 AM]
Netflix Teams with Northwood Entertainment on New TV Series "Anne," An Iconic Story Based on the Famous Novel Anne of Green Gables
Award-winning director Niki Caro (Whale Rider, McFarland USA, Zookeeper's Wife) has signed on to direct the two-hour premiere episode.

[08/22/16 - 07:32 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases "Audrie & Daisy" Trailer
The film is an urgent real-life drama that examines the ripple effects on families, friends, schools and communities when two underage young women find that sexual crimes against them have been caught on camera.

[08/22/16 - 07:06 AM]
American Heroes Channel Beats the Back-to-School Blues with School Yourself, A Labor Day Marathon of "America: Facts vs. Fiction" on Monday, September 5
Said stunt concludes with an all-new episode that night at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/22/16 - 06:02 AM]
"Crime Watch Daily" Has a New Host and a New Name: "Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen"
Hansen is the famed crime reporter best known for his headline-making investigations on "Dateline NBC," where he helped put 300 predators behind bars with his hidden camera series "To Catch a Predator."

[08/22/16 - 03:00 AM]
NBC's Groundbreaking "The Voice on Snapchat" Five-Episode Series Launches Today
Each week, one coach will select an artist they want representing their team in the "Voice on Snapchat" finale September 19.

[08/21/16 - 10:59 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Rides Penultimate Night of Olympic Games to Victory
The Peacock continues its streak of victories in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/20/16 - 09:16 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with Olympic Games, "Superstore"
The Peacock leads the evening among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/20/16 - 08:42 AM]
"Superstore's" Post-Olympic Telecast Generates Strong Sampling
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, August 19.

[08/19/16 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 19
Updates include: FOX's "Orville" adds Peter Macon, J. Lee; Nick Frost bounds for "Into the Badlands" at AMC; and Yael Grobglas to visit The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."

[08/19/16 - 04:17 PM]
Binge Watch the New Series "Dead of Summer" on the Freeform App Before the Exciting Season Finale
"Dead of Summer" ranks among the top scripted cable series on Tuesdays at 9 o'clock across key target Women 18-34, Women 18-49 and Female 12-34 demographics.

[08/19/16 - 03:00 PM]
Video: First "Hairspray Live!" Promo Released
"Hairspray Live!" features an all-star cast that includes Harvey Fierstein, Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth, Martin Short, Derek Hough, Dove Cameron, Garrett Clayton and more!

[08/19/16 - 12:01 PM]
"The Swap" Starring Peyton List and Jacob Bertrand Premieres Friday, October 7, as Part of Disney Channel's Monstober Programming Event
"The Swap" is a comedy adventure that follows two teens on a quest to reverse a mysterious event that caused them to swap lives.

[08/19/16 - 10:33 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Newest Original Primetime Series, "Chesapeake Shores" Premieres to a Strong Start
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of August 8-14.

[08/19/16 - 10:07 AM]
Lifetime(R)'s Broad Focus(R) Launches Mini-Movies by Acclaimed Female Directors/Writers/Producers
"The Lady Cave" will kick things off this Saturday, August 20.

[08/19/16 - 08:40 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Rides Olympic Games to Another Win
The Peacock dominates the evening in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/19/16 - 07:45 AM]
MTV Opens Its' Vault to Celebrate the 2016 "MTV Video Music Awards" with a Throw Back "MTV Firsts" Thirty-Minute Special
Additionally, MTV will air the fourth annual "VMA Weekend Brunch" hosted by pop star Daya, actress and singer Laura Marano, VMA nominees Alex and Jack from All Time Low, and Parris Goebel, director of Justin Bieber's nominated video "Sorry."

[08/19/16 - 06:38 AM]
NBC Ranks #1 In Primetime for 115th Consecutive Night of Summer Olympics
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, August 18.

[08/18/16 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 18
Updates include: Rob Thomas brings "The Lost Boys" to The CW; Ashley Rickards cast as The Top on "The Flash"; and Wil Traval tapped as Human Target for "Arrow."

[08/18/16 - 02:38 PM]
Production Begins on Two-Hour "Good Witch" Halloween Special Event Premiering October 29 on Hallmark Channel
Production on season three will commence Monday, September 12.







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