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[09/22/16 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 22
Updates include: Comedy Central's "The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail" to wrap after three seasons; John Rogers to spearhead "Magnum" revival at ABC; and Jason Winer brings "This Might Hurt" to FOX.

[09/22/16 - 02:37 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Premieres with Margot Robbie and The Weeknd
Robbie can currently be seen starring as Harley Quinn in the hugely successful blockbuster hit "Suicide Squad."

[09/22/16 - 02:20 PM]
GSN to Launch New "Friday Night Frights" Horror-Themed Programming Block in October
The network has obtained telecast rights to 13 episodes of the hidden camera/comedy horror TV show "Scare Tactics," hosted by actor/comedian Tracy Morgan.

[09/22/16 - 02:19 PM]
Every. Simpsons. Ever. (Part 2!) - FXX To Air Longest Running Marathon in TV History
The 27-season marathon begins at 12:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 24 and ends on Wednesday, December 6 at midnight ET.

[09/22/16 - 01:58 PM]
The #1 New Show of the Summer "Better Late Than Never" Packs Its Bags for Season Two
Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw, George Foreman and Jeff Dye will return for the second season.

[09/22/16 - 01:57 PM]
Academy Award-Winner Hans Zimmer's "The Bleeding Fingers Music" Scores "Planet Earth II"
Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, "Planet Earth II" premieres on BBC America in Winter 2017.

[09/22/16 - 01:12 PM]
Critically Acclaimed Director Jakob Verbruggen to Helm TNT's "The Alienist"
Production will begin in early 2017 in Budapest.

[09/22/16 - 01:02 PM]
MTV's "Teen Wolf" Continues Its Farewell Tour at New York Comic Con This October
The "Teen Wolf" panel will feature cast members Tyler Posey, Holland Roden, Shelley Hennig, Linden Ashby and Melissa Ponzio along with executive producer Jeff Davis.

[09/22/16 - 12:15 PM]
Video: "Tracey Ullman's Show" - Trailer (HBO)
The six-episode sketch comedy series premieres Friday, October 28 at 11:00/10:00c.

[09/22/16 - 12:04 PM]
"Death on a Comet: The Rosetta Mission" - New Science Channel Special - Premieres September 30
In 2014, Science Channel viewers witnessed a remarkable feat of technology as the Rosetta probe first encountered Comet 67P in the network's special Landing on a Comet - Rosetta Mission.

[09/22/16 - 12:00 PM]
Notable Artists and Favorite Characters Deliver Inspiration about Health and Fitness Via Disney Kids Television
The range of new interstitials will rotate daily on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.

[09/22/16 - 11:36 AM]
Showtime(R) Doubles Down on "Dice" - Comedy Series Renewed for a Second Season
Production will shoot in Los Angeles and Las Vegas next year.

[09/22/16 - 10:50 AM]
Chance the Rapper, Kelly Clarkson & Yolanda Adams Cap Off National Park Service Centennial with Performances at the 94th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting
Free tickets for the 94th annual tree lighting ceremony presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation are awarded through an online lottery.

[09/22/16 - 10:16 AM]
"Odd Mom Out" Is Officially In! Bravo Media Renews Scripted Comedy Series for Season Three
Production will commence on 10 episodes in New York this spring.

[09/22/16 - 10:00 AM]
Emmy(R) Award Winning Producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson Sign New Exclusive Overall TV Production Deal with FX Productions
Jacobson, Simpson and Color Force will draw on relationships with writer-producers and pursue literary properties for all TV services and platforms.

[09/22/16 - 09:56 AM]
Explore Society's Pressure on Women to Marry with Acclaimed Documentary "35 and Single" Premiering Saturday, October 8 at 7:00 P.M. ET on Pivot
The film, which is based on an Op-Doc that ran in The New York Times, will also air in Spanish on Univision as part of the network's joint venture with Univision News.

[09/22/16 - 09:50 AM]
Michael McKean Returns to Shed Light on Some of the Most Popular Food Myths on New Season of "Food: Fact or Fiction?"
The new season rolls out on Monday, October 24 at 10:00/9:00c on Cooking Channel.

[09/22/16 - 09:13 AM]
Video: Mad - "Taboo" Season 1 Promo - FX
"Taboo," an FX original event from Tom Hardy, premieres early 2017.

[09/22/16 - 08:44 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Returns on Top, But Down
FOX's juggernaut is off nearly 37% from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[09/22/16 - 08:01 AM]
Travel Channel Hotel Fixer Anthony Melchiorri Returns with New Episodes of "Hotel Impossible"
The new season will be joined by the spin-off series "Hotel Impossible: Five Star Secrets."

[09/22/16 - 07:04 AM]
truTV and Nitro Circus Partner for High-Octane Live Special, "Impractical Jokers Live: Nitro Circus Spectacular"
Hosted by Travis Pastrana, the season finale will feature Joe, Murr, Q and Sal, collectively known as The Tenderloins, tackling their biggest challenges yet, including two high-stakes live punishments and a four-part obstacle course.

[09/22/16 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Announces Where, When and How to Watch "Big Brother: Over the Top"!
Fans will have the opportunity to impact the game like never before and affect nominations, evictions and game-changing twists.

[09/22/16 - 12:31 AM]
Netflix Is Now Truly Turkish
Netflix also signed an agreement with its first local telecommunications partner, mobile provider Vodafone, and is already working with Turkish TV manufacturer Vestel.

[09/21/16 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 21
Updates include: Walton Goggins is "Keeping It Real" for Showtime; Craig Turk is a "Perfect Citizen" at CBS; Eyal Podell, Jonathon E. Stewart team for "Grace" at ABC.

[09/21/16 - 04:20 PM]
Marlon Wayans Gets "Naked" at Netflix
"The response I've gotten from fans worldwide to my films on Netflix has been overwhelming, and I'm thrilled to be working with them on an original film," said Marlon Wayans.

[09/21/16 - 02:36 PM]
Video: Teaser - Hulu Original "Freakish"
The teen, horror series premieres all episodes on Hulu on Monday, October 10 and stars digital influencers Liza Koshy, Meghan Rienks, Hayes Grier and Melvin Gregg.

[09/21/16 - 02:35 PM]
"South Park" Season 20 Premiere Marks Hightest Rated Episode in a Decade
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 14.

[09/21/16 - 01:03 PM]
Video: New Trailer Available for Syfy's Upcoming "Incorporated"
The futuristic thriller is from Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Todd's Pearl Street Films, CBS Television Studios and Universal Cable Productions.

[09/21/16 - 12:22 PM]
VH1 Launches "Love & Hip Hop: The Game" - Mobile App Available Worldwide Today
The mobile app is an aspirational and fashion driven role playing game that allows users to create their own customized characters and place them into the "Love & Hip Hop" universe as a talented but unknown musical artist.

[09/21/16 - 11:24 AM]
USA Network to Televise "Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina," Co-Hosted by David Frei and John O'Hurley, on Easter Sunday 2017
The crowning of Best in Show will be the culmination of the two-hour television presentation - and will also feature the seven Best in Show finalists walking a fashion-show style runway while the judge decides the champion.

[09/21/16 - 11:02 AM]
CBS Orders the New Comedy "Superior Donuts" for Broadcast During the 2016-2017 Season
The network has ordered 12 additional episodes plus the pilot episode for broadcast during the 2016/17 season.

[09/21/16 - 10:05 AM]
FYI Sets Premiere Date for New Series "Downtown Shabby" - Saturday, October 15 at 9PM ET
New episodes will air every Saturday at 9:00/8:00c thereafter.

[09/21/16 - 09:31 AM]
Strong Premieres of "Bull" and "NCIS" Lead CBS to Tuesday Win
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 20.

[09/21/16 - 09:05 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: Newcomers "This Is Us," "Bull" Open Strong
NBC and CBS see big year-to-year gains among adults 18-49 from both series premieres.

[09/21/16 - 09:01 AM]
Friday Night Frights Kicks Off This October with "Kindred Spirits" on TLC
The Destination America series will move to the sibling cable channel.

[09/21/16 - 09:01 AM]
Video: AMC Releases "The Walking Dead" Season 7 Key Art & Promo
The series returns on Sunday, October 23 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[09/21/16 - 09:00 AM]
Netflix Announces "Fuller House" Season 2 Premiere Date/New Key Art Debut
Look for new episodes beginning Friday, December 9 on the streaming service.

[09/21/16 - 08:45 AM]
"This Is Us" Is NBC's Top-Rated Scripted Show in the Slot in 6 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 20.

[09/21/16 - 08:21 AM]
ABC's "SHIELD" Returns to Its Top Rating Since Its Mid-Season Premiere in March
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 20.

[09/21/16 - 08:06 AM]
Comedy Central Greenlights "Problematic with Moshe Kasher"
"I see myself as the Phil Donahue of the Internet Age except not as funny or dialed into millennial culture," said Kasher.

[09/21/16 - 08:02 AM]
Bravo Media and Universal Cable Productions Add Golden Globe Winning Actress Uma Thurman as Guest Star in New Scripted Series "My So Called Wife" (WT)
Uma will play Lenny Cohen, the ultimate fixer.

[09/21/16 - 06:17 AM]
You're Still Hooked and Netflix Knows Why
Streaming service further details the episodes that kept 70% of viewers watching through a first season's end.

[09/20/16 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 20
Updates include: Aden Young, Logan Marshall-Green to lead USA's "Damnation"; John Hawkes tapped to topline Amazon's "The Legend of Master Legend"; and Jake Coburn sets up "The Marquis" at ABC.

[09/20/16 - 01:30 PM]
"Atlanta" and "Better Things" Renewed for Second Seasons
The network has ordered 10 episodes for the second season of each series.

[09/20/16 - 12:25 PM]
All-New Episodes of "Tosh.0" Return on Tuesday, September 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
The "Web Redemption" segment in the premiere episode features Daniel tracking down Anesthesia Girl whose laughing-gas fueled rant went viral this summer.

[09/20/16 - 12:13 PM]
Charlie Sheen in a Family Way for Crackle Original Film, "Mad Families"
Leah Remini, Finesse Mitchell and Naya Rivera also star in the project.

[09/20/16 - 10:29 AM]
TLC's New Series "Sweet 15: Quinceanera" Celebrates Big, Bold and Beautiful Culture
The newcomer will now launch on Tuesday, September 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/20/16 - 10:03 AM]
MTV Announces a Full Hour of Comedy with the Premieres of Two Brand New Series "The Almost Impossible Game Show" and "Acting Out"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Thursday, October 13 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/20/16 - 09:47 AM]
Nickelodeon Brings to Life "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library," An Original TV Movie Based on National Best-Selling Children's Book
Production is underway in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with a premiere set for 2017.

[09/20/16 - 09:45 AM]
"American Horror Story: Roanoke" Premiere Among the Most-Watched in FX Networks History
FX further spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 14.







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[06/04/26 - 12:04 PM]
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[06/04/26 - 11:01 AM]
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[06/04/26 - 10:09 AM]
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[06/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Star-Studded Line-Up of Performers and Presenters Revealed for the "79th Annual Tony Awards" Live Sunday, June 7 on CBS
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[06/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
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[06/04/26 - 09:31 AM]
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[06/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[06/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[06/04/26 - 09:00 AM]
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[06/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[06/04/26 - 07:30 AM]
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