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[10/10/16 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 10
Updates include: Syfy rounds out the cast of "Krypton"; Sheldon Turner brings "Controversy" to FOX; and Raul Castillo to drop by The CW's "Riverdale."

[10/10/16 - 06:23 PM]
Video: MTV's "Sweet/Vicious" Trailer
Eliza Bennett and Taylor Dearden star in the newcomer, from creator Jennifer Kaytin Robinson.

[10/10/16 - 05:56 PM]
AMC Renews "Halt and Catch Fire" for Fourth and Final Season
The series' third season finales tomorrow night at 9:00/8:00c with two back-to-back episodes.

[10/10/16 - 12:06 PM]
VH1's "The Breaks" Adds Tip "T.I." Harris
Harris will portray Paul Anders, a powerful lawyer who comes to Barry Fouray's (Wood Harris) defense after a public scandal.

[10/10/16 - 10:47 AM]
Thrilling Game 1 of 2016 WNBA Finals Delivers Best Overnight Since 2010
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, October 9.

[10/10/16 - 10:46 AM]
Nickelodeon's "The HALO Effect" Honors New Orleans Teen, Princeton Carter, in "My Brother's Keeper Nola," Premiering Friday, Oct. 14, at 9PM
Airing monthly, "The HALO Effect" highlights teens who "help and lead others" (HALO) in their community and inspire others to do the same.

[10/10/16 - 09:46 AM]
Showtime(R) Appoints Brendan Countee as Vice President, Original Programming
Countee most recently served as Head of Comedy at Hulu where he oversaw the development and production of the streaming service's comedy series.

[10/10/16 - 09:34 AM]
First Performers Announced for "The 50th Annual CMA Awards," Airing Wednesday, November 2, on ABC
Fans will be treated to performances by Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Maren Morris, and Keith Urban - each one a top nominee!

[10/10/16 - 09:03 AM]
Bravo Media Greenlights Design Competition Series "Cyrus vs. Cyrus" (WT) with Tish and Brandi Cyrus
The series will begin production immediately and is set to premiere in 2017.

[10/10/16 - 08:54 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Tops Charts Versus Second Presidential Debate
NBC wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[10/10/16 - 07:59 AM]
The "2016 American Music Awards(R)" Nominations Announced
The "2016 American Music Awards" will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 20 on ABC.

[10/10/16 - 07:29 AM]
MTV Builds "Beyond The Wall" Installation in New York on Immigration, Identity and Diversity in America
"Young people are tired of politics as usual during the 2016 election and want real change on the issues they care about most," said Ronnie Cho.

[10/09/16 - 02:13 PM]
John Noble Returns to "Sleepy Hollow" in Season Four Airing in 2017 on FOX!
No specifics were given however about his character's appearance.

[10/09/16 - 09:32 AM]
Crackle's Original Stop-Motion Comedy Series, "SuperMansion," Gets Into the Holiday Spirit Early at New York Comic Con with Original Special
"SuperMansion: War on Christmas" will be available to stream beginning Thursday, December 8.

[10/09/16 - 09:07 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Sparks ABC to Victory
The Alphabet is last night's most-watched broadcaster among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/09/16 - 08:56 AM]
College Football Week 6: ESPN/ABC Televises Four of Five Highest Overnights Across All Networks
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, October 8.

[10/09/16 - 08:43 AM]
"SNL" Equals Its Top Week 2 Metered-Market Rating in 8 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, October 8.

[10/08/16 - 04:31 PM]
Video: Netflix Releases "Marvel's Iron Fist" Teaser Trailer at NYCC and Unites The Defenders
Plus: Sigourney Weaver joins "Marvel's The Defenders" and Deborah Ann Woll to appear in "Marvel's The Punisher."

[10/08/16 - 04:01 PM]
Carlos Bernard Set to Reprise Original Series Role in "24: Legacy"
The spin-off series will roll out following Super Bowl LI this February on FOX.

[10/08/16 - 02:30 PM]
"Marvel's Spider-Man," An All-New Animated Series, Set to Debut on Disney XD in 2017
The series tells the story of an unsure but courageous teen who has to figure out how to be a super hero from the very beginning.

[10/08/16 - 01:00 PM]
Video: Netflix Announces "Trollhunters" Premiere Date & Debuts Trailer at NYCC
The panel opened with the debut of the official trailer and the premiere date announcement for this all-new epic animated series launching globally December 23.

[10/08/16 - 10:01 AM]
Freeform's Hit Original Series "Shadowhunters" Returns on January 2 for Its Second Season
Also announced during today's panel with a special video, "The Vampire Dairies" fan favorite Paul Wesley will be directing an upcoming episode.

[10/08/16 - 08:47 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Dramas Top Charts
"MacGyver," "Hawaii Five-0" and "Blue Bloods" lay claim to the night's most-watched programs.

[10/07/16 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 7
Updates include: Starz orders third season for "Ash vs. Evil Dead"; Dominic Monaghan cast in Lifetime's "A Midsummer's Nightmare"; and Lucy Boynton tapped for Netflix's "Gypsy."

[10/07/16 - 04:32 PM]
Freeform's New Sci-Fi Saga "Beyond" to Have Full Season Available for Immediate Binge Simultaneous with Linear Premiere
The highly anticipated series will have its on-air debut on Monday, January 2 at 9:00/8:00c, with a special two-hour premiere event.

[10/07/16 - 03:10 PM]
Video: Starz Makes Waves at New York Comic Con with Official Trailer for Fourth and Final Season of "Black Sails"
The shores of New Providence Island have never been bloodier, but the closer civilization comes to defeat, the more desperately, and destructively, it will fight back.

[10/07/16 - 01:32 PM]
"Punkin Chunkin" Returns to Science Channel Nov. 26
This signature Science Channel television event celebrates the science and engineering skills of all those who compete, as well as their creativity, ingenuity, teamwork, and passion.

[10/07/16 - 11:04 AM]
"Versailles" Has a Royal Debut on Ovation TV as the Drama Series Ranks as the Network's Most-Watched Telecast to Date
Ovation TV spins the numbers for Saturday, October 1.

[10/07/16 - 09:41 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases First Look Video, Poster and Moving Key Art for "The Affair"
The series stars Golden Globe nominee Dominic West, Golden Globe winner Ruth Wilson, Emmy Award(R) nominee Maura Tierney and Screen Actors Guild(R) nominee Joshua Jackson.

[10/07/16 - 09:09 AM]
Comedy Central Renews Two-Time Emmy(R)-Winning "@midnight with Chris Hardwick" for Fourth Season
The fourth season order of "@midnight" is a 40-week run that will air throughout 2017.

[10/07/16 - 08:55 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, NFL Hold Onto Top Spot
The Eye wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/07/16 - 08:31 AM]
Showtime(R) Hosts a "Twin Peaks" Pop-Up Store at the Festival of Disruption in Los Angeles
The new merchandise will include custom prints, mugs, t-shirts, candles, coasters, scarves, matches and more.

[10/07/16 - 08:10 AM]
Video: IFC Releases Official Trailer for New "Hell-arious" Original Series "Stan Against Evil"
Something's not quite right in the town of Willard's Mill, New Hampshire.

[10/07/16 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases First Trailer for "Black Mirror"
The new season will feature six new stories from the mind of Charlie Brooker.

[10/07/16 - 08:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Continues Season 42 Momentum with Star-Studded Shows on Oct. 15 & 22
Look for Emily Blunt and Bruno Mars on October 15 followed by Tom Hanks and Lady Gaga on October 22.

[10/07/16 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases "Project MC2" Season 3 Trailer
The new season launches Friday, October 14 globally on Netflix.

[10/07/16 - 06:16 AM]
Video: BBC America to Release New World Premiere Videos Today
The network will release world premiere videos of "Doctor Who" and "Class" as well as the first ever scene from "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency."

[10/07/16 - 06:02 AM]
Second Episode of "Westworld" and Debuts of "Divorce," "Insecure" Available to Stream Early on HBO NOW and HBO GO
Said installments will also be available on HBO On Demand and affiliate portals.

[10/06/16 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 6
Updates include: Jim Belushi signs onto Showtime's "Mating"; HBO locks in cast for "Succession" pilot; and David Shore brings "The Good Doctor" to ABC.

[10/06/16 - 01:05 PM]
James Taylor Added to 94th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Talent Lineup
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, which opens tomorrow.

[10/06/16 - 01:03 PM]
Amazon Prime Video Greenlights Anthology Horror Series "Lore"
Based on the popular podcast of the same name, the unscripted horror anthology series will present tales dealing with frightening, psychologically disturbing, and often paranormal true events that have spawned modern-day nightmares.

[10/06/16 - 12:28 PM]
Crawling, Climbing and Cuter-Than-Ever: The Busby Babies Are on the Move in Season Two of "Outdaughtered"
This season, the quints are walking, crawling, climbing, and in general giving Adam and Danielle a run for their money.

[10/06/16 - 12:18 PM]
Video: First Look at "Portlandia" Season 7
The Emmy(R)-nominated series returns to IFC Thursday, January 5 at 10:00/9:00c with 10 all-new episodes.

[10/06/16 - 11:26 AM]
Freeform Greenlights a Third Season of Procedural Drama Series "Stitchers"
"'Stitchers'' passionate fanbase has been vocal about wanting to see more of this show, and we listened," said Karey Burke.

[10/06/16 - 11:20 AM]
FX Networks Promotes Kate Lambert to SVP Series Development and Animation
In this new role, Lambert will oversee the development of animated original series and short-form animated programs for FX Networks.

[10/06/16 - 11:04 AM]
Discovery Channel Drops Off the Grid in All-New Season of "Edge of Alaska"
New episodes roll out Sunday, October 23 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[10/06/16 - 09:18 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Takes Home Another Victory
FOX's flagship drama however dips 34% from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[10/06/16 - 09:16 AM]
Netflix Original Series "Marvel's The Punisher" Announces Three New Cast Members
Ben Barnes, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Amber Rose Revah will join the titular star Jon Bernthal.

[10/06/16 - 08:55 AM]
Shawn "Jay Z" Carter and Weinstein Television Partner with Spike TV for a Landmark Television Event
"TIME: The Kalief Browder Story" a compelling, six-part documentary event series tells the story of Kalief Browder, a young African-American student who spent three years on Rikers Island without ever being convicted of a crime.

[10/06/16 - 08:21 AM]
Nickelodeon's Original TV Movie Event, "Legends of the Hidden Temple," Bows Saturday, Nov. 26, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
Isabela Moner, Colin Critchley and Jet Jurgensmeyer join original TV show host, Kirk Fogg, and voice of Olmec, Dee Bradley Baker, in the 90-minute action-adventure movie.







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[05/05/26 - 03:52 PM]
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[05/05/26 - 03:36 PM]
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[05/05/26 - 02:24 PM]
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[05/05/26 - 02:01 PM]
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[05/05/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[05/05/26 - 11:46 AM]
The Rolling Stones Bring Three Nights of Satisfaction to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" This Month
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[05/05/26 - 11:31 AM]
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[05/05/26 - 11:00 AM]
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[05/05/26 - 10:31 AM]
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[05/05/26 - 09:55 AM]
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[05/05/26 - 09:31 AM]
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[05/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[05/05/26 - 09:00 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere New Documentary "The Clash of Nations: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling" on June 19
This powerful documentary explores one of the most iconic rivalries in sports history between heavyweight champions Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.

[05/05/26 - 08:01 AM]
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