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[09/24/16 - 11:16 AM]
FOX Hit Dramas - "Gotham" and "Lucifer" - See Significant Gains in Live + 3
FOX further spins the numbers for Monday, September 19.

[09/24/16 - 10:06 AM]
Monday's "The Good Place" Is the Week's Top Debut Half-Hour of a New Comedy in Live + 3
NBC further spins the numbers for Monday, September 19.

[09/24/16 - 08:48 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "MacGyver" Debuts on Top for CBS
The Eye's reboot leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/23/16 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 23
Updates include: Benjamin Percy's "Red Moon" eyed as TV series at FOX; Poorna Jagannathan, Brenda Vaccaro board Netflix's "Gypsy"; and Phoebe Dynevor cast in Crackle's "Snatch."

[09/23/16 - 02:31 PM]
"Superstore" Is Stocking Up! NBC Orders Full Second Season
NBC's crowd-pleasing comedy "Superstore" has added nine more episodes to its inventory bringing the season total to 22.

[09/23/16 - 12:21 PM]
Oxygen Media Presents "Snapped: Notorious - The Menendez Brothers" Premiering Sunday, October 2nd from 9PM - 11PM ET/PT
Oxygen Media will take an unflinching look at the Menendez Brothers' case, from their privileged upbringing, to the shocking details of their savage crime, to the ongoing debate that asks: Are the brothers monsters? Or are they victims of parental abuse?

[09/23/16 - 12:18 PM]
Video: "Shameless" Season Seven Premiere Available Now Across Multiple Platforms
Said installment comes in advance of its linear premiere on Sunday, October 2.

[09/23/16 - 11:10 AM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Sebastian Maniscalco: Why Would You Do That?"
Directed by Joe Demaio, written by Maniscalco and filmed live at New York City's famed Beacon Theatre during one of the seven sold-out shows on his 2016 tour, the hour-long special is chock-full of skepticism.

[09/23/16 - 10:06 AM]
Freeform Greenlights Development on Late-Night Series with Comedian Iliza Shlesinger
"A late-night show has been THE goal for me and I'm ready to throw my hat into the ring," said Shlesinger.

[09/23/16 - 10:03 AM]
AMC Renews Travel Docu-Series "Ride with Norman Reedus" Featuring Star of "The Walking Dead" for Second Season
Season two will consist of six one-hour episodes featuring "The Walking Dead" actor and motorcycle and travel enthusiast Reedus as he takes viewers back on the open road to journey to amazing places and sample local cultures.

[09/23/16 - 09:54 AM]
Comedy Central Announces Slate of Stand-Up Specials Filming This Fall with Comedians Lewis Black, Kurt Braunohler, Joe DeRosa, Mark Normand and Roy Wood Jr.
"Lewis Black: Black to the Future" kicks things off on Friday, October 7.

[09/23/16 - 08:41 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, NFL Stifle Its Competition
ABC's "Notorious" (1.2) and FOX's "Pitch" (1.1) are outshined by the Eye's football coverage in adults 18-49.

[09/23/16 - 08:29 AM]
BBC America Takeover at New York Comic Con Launches First Ever Panels at the Theater at Madison Square Garden
The takeover features panels and a world premiere screening with the casts and creators of "Doctor Who," new original series "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" and new "Doctor Who" spin-off, "Class."

[09/23/16 - 07:43 AM]
Superstar Illusionist Criss Angel Returns to A&E with A One-Hour Special "Criss Angel Trick'd Up" Premiering Wednesday, October 12 at 9PM ET/PT
Celebrated worldwide as the "Magician of the Century," renowned illusionist Criss Angel dares to transcend boundaries once again.

[09/23/16 - 07:13 AM]
Season Two of WE tv's Hit Series "Growing Up Hip Hop" Premieres Thursday, October 13th, 9pm ET/PT
Hip Hop royalty Angela Simmons, Romeo Miller, Damon "Boogie" Dash, Kristinia DeBarge, TJ Mizell and Egypt Criss all return for a drama filled season where shocking truths are finally revealed, changing the lives of this tight-knit group of friends forever

[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.







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[05/06/26 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Josh Johnson: Symphony" Debuts May 22
In his debut HBO stand-up special, Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and actor Josh Johnson performs all new material about our shared experiences as humans.

[05/06/26 - 09:01 AM]
Final Season of FX's "The Bear" Premieres June 25 on FX and Hulu
All eight episodes will be available to stream at debut.

[05/06/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Legally Blonde" Prequel "Elle" Drops Exclusive Images and Official Teaser Trailer
The series, produced by Amazon MGM Studios in association with Hello Sunshine, premieres on July 1, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/06/26 - 08:01 AM]
HGTV Reboots Popular 72-Hour Renovation Series with "Crashers" Starring NKOTB Bandmate and Home Reno Expert Jonathan Knight
The 13-episode season will follow Jonathan Knight as he ambushes folks anywhere from furniture boutiques to the hardware store or even the local paint shop to offer them a fast-paced reno with a catch.

[05/06/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hungry for a new heist, Berlin summons the gang to Seville and turns an ambitious duke into the victim of his own plan: to steal a Da Vinci masterpiece.

[05/06/26 - 06:31 AM]
Video: Apple Original Films Debuts Trailer for John Travolta's "Propeller One-Way Night Coach"
Set in the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast, Jeff (Clark Shotwell), and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett) set off on a one-way cross-country odyssey to Hollywood, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime.

[05/05/26 - 04:00 PM]
"The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" Renewed for Season Two
The series is the #1 new comedy of the 2025-26 season in the 18-49 demo.

[05/05/26 - 03:52 PM]
ESPN Networks Aired Its Most Viewed First Round of the Current Rights Deal of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
ESPN also delivered three of the top five matchups in the First Round including the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins Game 1 (2.1 million viewers).

[05/05/26 - 03:36 PM]
NBC and Peacock Deliver the Most-Watched First Round Game 7 in NBA History for Saturday Night's 76ers-Celtics
Saturday night's matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 11.0 million viewers on NBC and Peacock.

[05/05/26 - 02:33 PM]
TNT Sports Delivers Its Most Watched NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Ever
Game 7 of the Montreal/Tampa Bay series on Sunday, May 3 averaged 2.3 million viewers, the most-watched First Round game on cable ever featuring a Canadian team.

[05/05/26 - 02:24 PM]
FOX Saturday Baseball Flexes Double-Digit Season-to-Date Viewership Increase
2,130,000 viewers tuned-in to FOX on Saturday, May 2, for a two-game slate highlighted by the Cardinals' 3-2 Victory over the Dodgers in most of the country.

[05/05/26 - 02:20 PM]
Video: "County Rescue" - Season 3 Trailer - Premieres Sun May 17 at 8/7c
Julia Reilly and Brett Varvel star in the series.

[05/05/26 - 02:01 PM]
MGM+ Releases First Look at "American Hostage" Starring Emmy Award Winner Jon Hamm
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[05/05/26 - 12:03 PM]
Abdullah Mason Returns Home for Lightweight World Title Defense against Joe Cordina July 4 at Cleveland's Wolstein Center
Boxing's youngest world champion is set to make his first defense in front of a hometown crowd on the 250th anniversary of American independence as part of TNT Sports and DAZN's inaugural "The Fight" event, a new monthly live boxing series.

[05/05/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of April 27 - The Hunt Continues as "Apex" Takes No. 1 for a Second Week
Plus: Revenge might be a dish best served cold, but "Man on Fire" served it up hot, reaching No. 1 on the English TV list with 11 million views.