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[11/03/16 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 3
Updates include: Comedy Central's "Workaholics" to sign off after seven seasons; Courtney Love to visit "A Midsummer's Nightmare" at Lifetime; and Abbie Cornish to star in Amazon's "Jack Ryan."

[11/03/16 - 02:30 PM]
FOX Announces Winter Premiere Dates
Newly announced launches include "My Kitchen Rules" on Thursday, January 12 and "APB" on Monday, February 6.

[11/03/16 - 12:56 PM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Records Most-Watched Month Ever in October, Announces Multi-Brand Simulcast for Live One-Hour Election Night Special
In addition to the simulcast of the special, "The Daily Show" will have a strong social media presence throughout the day as results are released.

[11/03/16 - 12:49 PM]
Singles Throw Their Parents Into the Dating Pool to Find Them a Spouse on TLC's "Married by Mom and Dad"
Season two launches Sunday, November 27 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[11/03/16 - 12:45 PM]
Emmy Award-Winning Actress Kristen Johnston and Norm Lewis Join VH1's "Daytime Divas" in Recurring Roles
Additionally, the network announced guest stars for the series which is slated to premiere in 2017.

[11/03/16 - 12:02 PM]
"Fixer Upper" Phenomenon Returns to HGTV on Tuesday, November 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The smash hit is one of the highest-rated series in HGTV's history, attracting more than 25 million viewers and legions of celebrity fans during its last season.

[11/03/16 - 11:23 AM]
Video: A Chilling Look Into the Future from the Cast of "Incorporated"
Executive produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the series premieres on Syfy November 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/03/16 - 11:01 AM]
CMT Flips the Bird on Thanksgiving to Delve Deep Into the Competitive World of Champion Show Chickens with the Highly-Anticipated Premiere of "Chicken People" on Wednesday, November 23 at 8 PM ET/PT
A real life "Best in Show" but about chickens, the film follows the struggles and triumphs of both humans and their feathered muses on the road to compete at the Ohio National Poultry Show, considered the Westminster of Chickens.

[11/03/16 - 11:00 AM]
CMT Greenlights "If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd" with Director Stephen Kijak and Academy Award Winning Producer Passion Pictures
The documentary will take an innovative and cinematic approach to explore the music and rich backstory of the legendary American band.

[11/03/16 - 10:01 AM]
USA Network Sets "Suits" Mid-Season Return for January 25
Season six returns with six new episodes, picking up immediately after the midseason cliffhanger.

[11/03/16 - 09:26 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Wraps Big for FOX
Game 7 averages more than 39 million viewers in primetime for the network.

[11/03/16 - 09:23 AM]
Wyatt Russell Cast as Lead in AMC's "Lodge 49"
The series is a modern fable set in Long Beach and centered on Dud (Russell), a deadbeat but charming ex-surfer who joins a fraternal order hoping to reclaim the simple, happy lifestyle he lost when his father died.

[11/03/16 - 09:01 AM]
History Orders Twenty New Episodes of "Forged In Fire" After Series Hits All-Time Ratings Highs in Key Demos
During the 10 episode third season, "Forged in Fire" was a top five nonfiction cable series on Tuesday nights in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 and garnered 1.58 million total viewers in Live +3 delivery.

[11/03/16 - 09:00 AM]
Original Cast Members Reprise Their Roles in Disney XD's Animated TV Series "Big Hero 6"
Reprising their roles are: Maya Rudolph as Aunt Cass; Jamie Chung as Go Go; Scott Adsit as Baymax; Alan Tudyk as Alistair Krei; Ryan Potter as Hiro; Genesis Rodriguez as Honey Lemon; David Shaughnessy as Heathcliff; and Stan Lee as Fred's dad.

[11/03/16 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Netflix First Look - Meet Count Olaf, Neil Patrick Harris' Dastardly New Role
"Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" premieres worldwide on Friday, January 13.

[11/03/16 - 08:07 AM]
World Series Game 7 Is Best Metered Market Rating Since 2001
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 2.

[11/03/16 - 08:07 AM]
John Legend, Shawn Mendes, and Ariana Grande Featuring Nicki Minaj to Perform at the "2016 American Music Awards(R)"
They join previously announced performers James Bay, Fifth Harmony, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Bruno Mars, Twenty One Pilots, a duet from The Chainsmokers and Halsey, and "The American Music Award of Merit" honoree and performer Sting.

[11/03/16 - 08:03 AM]
The Weeknd to Perform Smash Single "Starboy" at 2016 MTV EMAS
Previously announced performers include host Bebe Rexha, Global Icon honorees Green Day, Bruno Mars, OneRepublic, Martin Garrix, Afrojack, Shawn Mendes, DNCE, Lukas Graham and Zara Larsson.

[11/03/16 - 07:01 AM]
For "Iron Fist's" Jessica Henwick, This Fight Is Just Beginning - "The Defenders"
She'll reprise her role of Colleen Wing on the upcoming series.

[11/03/16 - 06:32 AM]
ABC Announces the Return of "Scandal"
"Scandal" will join new episodes of "Grey's Anatomy" and "How to Get Away with Murder" on Thursday, January 19.

[11/03/16 - 01:39 AM]
"Suburra", A Netflix Original Series Directed by Michele Placido, Starts Principal Photography in Italy
Based on the fascinating and successful novel written by Giancarlo De Cataldo and Carlo Bonini, the series takes inspiration from a real political scandal that broke out in the Italian capital.

[11/02/16 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 2
Updates include: Bruce Helford exits "Kevin Can Wait" as showrunner; Neil LaBute to bring "American Gigolo" to Showtime; and John Singleton, Dallas Jackson are "Straight Outta Heaven" for The CW.

[11/02/16 - 03:34 PM]
E! Entertainment Greenlights Season Two of Hit Series "Famously Single"
Moving eight celebrities into a Downtown LA loft for a second run, the network takes a deeper dive into the compelling world of celebrity romance.

[11/02/16 - 01:31 PM]
NFL Network Shifts Gears with New Reality Series "Tackle My Ride"
Co-hosts former Pro Bowl linebacker and Super Bowl Champion LaMarr Woodley and Demented Customs founder and master car builder James Torrez surprise deserving football fans with ultimate fan car makeovers by their NFL hometown heroes.

[11/02/16 - 11:18 AM]
Bravo Media Introduces New Digital Slate of Original, Short-Form Video Series
Among those on tap: "Vandersnap Rules," in which "Vanderpump Rules" gets a whole new spin as iconic moments from the hit show are reimagined through Snapchat filters.

[11/02/16 - 11:15 AM]
FOX to Air "Empire" Fall Finale and Special Premiere of New Drama "Star" on Wednesday, December 14
"Star" will then premiere in its regular time period with an all-new episode Wednesday, January 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/02/16 - 11:07 AM]
Disney Parks and the Disney-ABC Television Group Bring Audiences Musical Entertainment in Three Holiday Specials
Highlights include "The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration" on Thursday, November 24 and "The Disney Parks' Magical Christmas Celebration" on Sunday, December 25.

[11/02/16 - 11:03 AM]
Documentary "Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends)," Chronicling the Band's Resilience in the Wake of the Paris Terror Attack, to Debut Exclusively on HBO in Feb. 2017
Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Live Nation Productions and Company Name, the film spotlights the group's deep bonds with each other and with their fans, which inspired them to return to Paris to perform once again.

[11/02/16 - 10:47 AM]
"Arrow" Takes Aim at Talia al Ghul
The CW announced today that Lexa Doig has been cast in the role of Talia al Ghul, the famous daughter of Ra's al Ghul and the half-sister of Nyssa.

[11/02/16 - 10:32 AM]
History Will Push Viewers to Their Limits with "Alone" and "The Selection: Special Operations Experiment" on December 8
Look for both series back-to-back on Thursday nights beginning at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/02/16 - 09:59 AM]
NBC Opts for Last Minute Repeats Tonight Against Final Game of World Series
Look for back-to-back repeats of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and a second run "Chicago PD" instead.

[11/02/16 - 09:57 AM]
CBS Switches "Criminal Minds" to Repeat Versus Game 7 of World Series
"Target Rich," a November 2015 episode, will air in its place at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/02/16 - 09:51 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Still Big for FOX
Coverage of Game 6 easily eclipses the evening among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/02/16 - 09:30 AM]
Ovation TV Serves Up a "Versailles" Marathon for Thanksgiving Weekend
Look for the two-hour season finale on Saturday, November 19.

[11/02/16 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Sixth and Final Season of "Longmire"
The final season will consist of 10 episodes to premiere in 2017.

[11/02/16 - 08:35 AM]
Indians-Cubs Tuesday Night Is Best World Series Game 6 Metered Market Rating Since 2009
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 1.

[11/02/16 - 07:11 AM]
"A Pentatonix Christmas Special" Will Deliver the Holiday Spirit to NBC on Wednesday, Dec. 14
Joining Pentatonix are one-of-a-kind appearances by superstar Reba McEntire, Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson and other surprises to be announced.

[11/02/16 - 07:01 AM]
Old Friendships Die Hard - Rachael Taylor, Scott Glenn and Rosario Dawson Return for "The Defenders"
Trish Walker, Stick and Claire Temple are among the latest bound for the series.

[11/01/16 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 1
Updates include: Jai Courtney among latest bound for Netflix's "Wet Hot American Summer"; Molly Price cast in FX's "Feud"; and Juliana Harkavy to recur on The CW's "Arrow."

[11/01/16 - 03:43 PM]
EPIX Original Dark Comedy Series "Get Shorty," Inspired by Elmore Leonard's Best-Selling Classic Novel, from MGM Television to Start Production
Chris O'Dowd and Ray Romano are joined by series regulars Sean Bridgers, Lidia Porto, Megan Stevenson, Goya Robles, Lucy Walters and Carolyn Dodd.

[11/01/16 - 02:01 PM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for "Baskets" Season Two
The acclaimed comedy starring Zach Galifianakis will return for its second season on Thursday, January 19.

[11/01/16 - 01:38 PM]
"Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing," An Unflinching Portrait of Survivors of the 2013 Boston Marathon Attacks, Debuts Nov. 21 on HBO
The film recounts the dramatic story of the Boston Marathon terrorist attacks through the emotional experiences of individuals whose lives were forever changed by them.

[11/01/16 - 12:21 PM]
Crackle Celebrates Second Season of "The Art of More" by Partnering with Bidding for Good to Auction Commissioned Pieces to Benefit Movember Foundation
Bidding on the pieces, all inspired by well-known and iconic works of art, runs from November 1 through Wednesday, November 16, timed to the season two debut of the Crackle series.

[11/01/16 - 12:01 PM]
Nickelodeon Premieres Season Two of the Hit Competition Series, "Paradise Run," on Monday, Jan. 2 at 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT)
Shot against the beautiful backdrop of Hawaii, "Paradise Run" kicks-off with the ultimate Nickelodeon showdown for a wild sneak-peek week of celebrity episodes beginning Monday, November 14.

[11/01/16 - 11:42 AM]
A&E Network and Entertainment Weekly Form New Multi-Platform Partnership for the Critics' Choice Awards
The partnership will kick off with the exclusive announcement of the nominations for the "22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards" Television categories on November 14 and the Movie categories on December 1.

[11/01/16 - 11:32 AM]
NBC Solidifies Monday Strategy for the Season: More "Timeless" Plus Premieres of "The Voice" and New Action Series "Taken"
The highly anticipated new action series "Taken" will launch Monday, February 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/01/16 - 11:05 AM]
Disney Channel's Hit Spy Comedy "K.C. Undercover" Starring Zendaya to Return for Third Season
The actress and recording artist will resume production on the TV series in early 2017 after wrapping production on two feature films, "The Greatest Showman" and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Homecoming."

[11/01/16 - 11:01 AM]
Limited Drama Series "The Young Pope," Starring Jude Law and Diane Keaton and Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, Debuts Jan. 15 on HBO
Look for the 10-episode series on Sunday and Monday nights at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/01/16 - 10:33 AM]
Bravo Media Toasts to the Good Life When "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Premieres Tuesday, December 6 at 9PM ET/PT
This season Erika Girardi, Lisa Vanderpump, Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, and Eileen Davidson are joined by new housewife Dorit Kemsley and friend Eden Sassoon.

[11/01/16 - 10:20 AM]
Disney Launches "Share the Joy" Campaign to Inspire Service and Volunteerism in Collaboration with Feeding America(R), generationOn and Toys for Tots
The Walt Disney Company launched its annual "Share the Joy" campaign today to inspire kids and families to volunteer and spread goodwill this holiday season to those who need it most.







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[02/24/26 - 02:28 PM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Added on March 28
This game replaces the previously postponed Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup on January 24.

[02/24/26 - 01:30 PM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Spanish Hulu Original "If It's Tuesday, It's Murder"
The series starring Álex García, Inma Cuesta, Ana Wagener, Pedro Casablanc and Biel Montoro, will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland and Hulu in the US on March 31.

[02/24/26 - 01:21 PM]
Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" Two-Part Reunion Kicks Off Tuesday, March 3 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Lisa Vanderpump, Venus Binkley, Jason Cohen, Shayne Davis, Chris Hahn, Angelica Jensen, Marcus Johnson, Audrey Lingle, Natalie Maguire, Demy Selem and Kim Suarez to reflect on the season.

[02/24/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[02/24/26 - 11:01 AM]
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[02/24/26 - 10:55 AM]
Video: New "Scrubs" Title Sequence Released, Confirming They're Still "Superman"
The first two episodes of "Scrubs" premiere back-to-back Wednesday, February 25 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC.

[02/24/26 - 10:05 AM]
Ed Skrein Signs On to Play Baldur in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos, Callum Vinson as Atreus, Max Parker as Heimdall, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Teresa Palmer as Sif, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri, Danny Woodburn as Brok, and Mandy Patinkin as Odin.

[02/24/26 - 10:04 AM]
Bravo Serves Fresh Peaches and Fierce Vibes as "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Returns on Sunday, Apr. 5 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Returning "housewives" include Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Angela Oakley and Kelli Ferrell.

[02/24/26 - 09:52 AM]
Presenters Announced for the "57th NAACP Image Awards"
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[02/24/26 - 09:39 AM]
2026 NAACP Image Award Nominated Series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" Returns with New Episodes Starting March 7 on OWN
The series will continue to follow the lives of a group of longtime friends and frenemies from Huntsville, Alabama whose bold personalities, complicated relationships and business ambitions keep emotions running high.

[02/24/26 - 09:31 AM]
Netflix's "Untold" Returns with Four New Films
Premiering weekly, these gripping, character-driven stories feature raw, first-person perspectives from those at the heart of the action - revealing the determination, setbacks, and surprising truths that unfold behind the scenes.

[02/24/26 - 09:05 AM]
CBS Sports Reaches Agreement for Paramount+ to Become Exclusive U.S. English-Language Home of All Concacaf Women's Competitions Through 2030
Across four distinct competitions featuring club and national team matches, CBS Sports will present more than 250 games with every match on Paramount+ and select matches co-airing on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network.

[02/24/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Great British Baking Show: Juniors" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Host Harry Hill welcomes talented junior bakers to the iconic Baking Show tent, where judges Liam Charles and Ravneet Gill will crown Britain's best junior baker.

[02/24/26 - 09:01 AM]
Season Two of "Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny" Premieres March 17 on The History Channel
This season, Duchovny leads viewers through an examination of the highest intellect.

[02/24/26 - 09:01 AM]
Let's Go Bananas! ESPN and Disney+ to Deliver More Banana Ball Games Than Ever as Collaboration Expands
More than 15 additional games will air across ESPN networks, highlighted by a first-ever national showcase on ABC from Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, one of the largest Banana Ball events ever staged.