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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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[09/23/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Five trailblazing WNBA players - Sheryl Swoopes, Bria Hartley, Skylar Diggins, Allison Feaster, and Natalie Achonwa - talk about the physical, emotional, and professional challenges of becoming mothers while competing at the highest level of the sport.

[09/23/26 - 07:31 AM]
AMC Global Media's October Highlights Include "Kill Jackie," "Yaga," "V/H/S/Mixtape," "Signora Volpe" and More
Other series premieres include "Archive X: Unexplained Phenomena" and "This is Not a Murder Mystery."

[09/23/26 - 07:26 AM]
OWN Announces October Premiere Dates for Iyanla Vanzant's Two New OWN Spotlight Specials
OWN Spotlight specials feature candid conversations and thought-provoking documentaries hosted by Oprah Winfrey and other creators, shining a light on the issues, stories, and achievements shaping Black communities.

[09/23/26 - 07:01 AM]
Roku Launches New Live Sports Talk Series "Pregame with Matthew Berry"
Produced by Berry's Fantasy Life, "Pregame with Matthew Berry" will stream Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET on The Roku Channel's Roku Sports Channel.

[09/23/26 - 06:11 AM]
"CNBC Innovation Lab" Premieres on Saturday, September 26 at 4PM ET on CNBC
Hosted by Jon Fortt, CNBC will debut an in-depth, one-hour special, "CNBC Innovation Lab," examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping the labor market and society, particularly for younger workers entering an AI-driven world.

[09/23/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Ray Gunn" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn (Sam Rockwell) is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova (Scarlett Johansson).

[09/23/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Gripping Trailer for Season Two of Dark Comedy "Where's Wanda?"
Season two will make its global debut on Apple TV with one episode on Wednesday, October 21, followed by a new episode weekly through December 9, 2026.

[09/23/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Masterplan" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Stealing the Mona Lisa, it's a family affair.

[09/23/26 - 12:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Start of Production for "High Tides: The Film"
The film is the sequel to the popular series "High Tides," whose three seasons together spent over 24 weeks in the Dutch Netflix Top 10.

[09/22/26 - 04:15 PM]
Inside the Most Daring Jewel Theft in History, "Heist at the Louvre," New Podcast from "20/20" and the ABC News Podcast Network, Premieres Monday, Sept. 28
The series unpacks how thieves were able to pull off one of the most daring jewel heists in history, with host James Longman following the investigation and its aftermath to try to answer the central question: Where are the crown jewels now?

[09/22/26 - 03:08 PM]
Record-Breaking Week 3: ESPN/ABC Claim Every Saturday Window; "College GameDay" Continues Historic Start to the Season
ESPN networks delivered the top five most-watched games of Week 3 and accounted for two-thirds of all college football viewing.

[09/22/26 - 02:34 PM]
FOX's "America's Game of the Week" Scores Regular Season High 27,212,000 Viewers in Week 2
Said coverage was up +8% vs. last year's full season average of 25,269,000 viewers.

[09/22/26 - 02:17 PM]
Colts-Chiefs Overtime Thriller Is Most Watched Week 2 NBC "Sunday Night Football" Game Since 2015, Averaging 24.3 Million Viewers on NBC & Peacock
The audience for Colts-Chiefs peaked at 27.4 million viewers on NBC and Peacock in the second quarter (9:15-9:30 p.m. ET).

[09/22/26 - 12:16 PM]
Netflix's "Crew Girl" Renewed for Season 2
Season 1 of the coming-of-age teen drama series launched on September 10 and debuted in the Netflix English TV Top 10, where it has remained since its release, climbing up to #2 this week.

[09/22/26 - 12:02 PM]
Netflix to Live-Stream STARTO ENTERTAINMENT's New Year's Eve Countdown Concert Worldwide for the First Time
This concert began in 1996 as a charity event supporting recovery efforts following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and has since become an annual tradition for artists and fans to close out and welcome the new year together.