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[11/30/16 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 30
Updates include: Showtime calls it quits on "Masters of Sex"; Adam Rose to round out leads of Amazon's "Budding Prospects"; and Michael Mosley among latest cast in Netflix's "Seven Seconds."

[11/30/16 - 04:01 PM]
Details and Poster Art Revealed for BBCA's "Doctor Who" Christmas Special
"The Return of Doctor Mysterio" premieres Sunday, December 25 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/30/16 - 02:35 PM]
Good Friends Make Up for Bad Swipes in "Love by the 10th Date" Premiering January 28
The romantic comedy stars Meagan Good, Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson, Kellee Stewart, Cat Deeley, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Brandon T. Jackson.

[11/30/16 - 02:11 PM]
"Monday Night Football" Helps ESPN Win the Night among All Networks
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, November 28.

[11/30/16 - 01:30 PM]
FXX Surges on Strength of Historic "The Simpsons 600 Marathon"
FXX spins the numbers for the recent stunt.

[11/30/16 - 01:05 PM]
A&E's "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" Becomes the Network's #1 Original Series Debut in More Than 2 Years
A&E spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 29.

[11/30/16 - 12:28 PM]
A&E's "Live PD" Aids in Arrest of One of Tulsa's Most Wanted Fugitives
Tulsa PD was entrenched in a massive search for suspect James Mahdavi after two men were found shot to death at a Tulsa motel earlier this month.

[11/30/16 - 12:12 PM]
"The Flash" Races to Its Most Watched Episode in Two Years as #DCWeek Speeds Up
The CW spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 29.

[11/30/16 - 12:08 PM]
Paul Bettany Announced as First Cast Member to Join Discovery's Highly-Anticipated Scripted Series "Manifesto"
The series will tell the story of how the FBI brought down Ted Kaczynski (Bettany), also known as the "Unabomber," one of the most infamous criminal masterminds in the world.

[11/30/16 - 11:46 AM]
Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" Celebration Serves Up Ratings and Delivery Success
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of November 21-27.

[11/30/16 - 11:20 AM]
L.L.Bean Signs on as Marquis Sponsor for National Christmas Tree Lighting on Hallmark Channel
The one-hour special tapes in Washington D.C. on December 1 and will be televised Monday, December 5 (7-8 p.m. ET/PT).

[11/30/16 - 11:14 AM]
Crackle's Original Film, "Mad Families," Starring Charlie Sheen, Set to Premiere on Thursday, January 12, 2017
The multi-generational comedy is directed and produced by Fred Wolf (Drunk Parents, Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser) from a script by Wolf & David Spade.

[11/30/16 - 10:41 AM]
More Performers Announced for "Showtime at the Apollo" Airing This Monday, Dec. 5 @ 8/7c on FOX
Previously announced acts participating in the event include comedy icons Tracy Morgan, Mike Epps and Gabriel Iglesias; rappers Doug E. Fresh and Rakim; and classic musical acts Bell Biv Devoe and En Vogue.

[11/30/16 - 10:31 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Continue Their Reign
The Peacock wins the night in total viewers as well as adults 18-49.

[11/30/16 - 10:01 AM]
CBS Announces Winter and Spring Scheduling Plans for 2016-2017
Highlights include the premieres of "Ransom," "Training Day" and "Doubt."

[11/30/16 - 09:11 AM]
Hip Hop's Most Opinionated Voices Crown the Most Influential Rappers of 2016 in "MTV2 Presents: Hottest MCs in the Game" Friday, December 16 at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT on MTV2
The half-hour special will be hosted by Charlamagne tha God and feature an eight-person expert panel debating the top 10 most fascinating and culturally relevant artists of 2016.

[11/30/16 - 08:56 AM]
NBC Wins the Night Among the Big 4 in Every Key Measure, Led by "This Is Us"
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 29.

[11/30/16 - 08:34 AM]
"60 Minutes" Is the #1 Non-Sports Program for Third Straight Week
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, November 27.

[11/30/16 - 08:32 AM]
Travel Channel's Don Wildman Investigates the Mysteries of Alcatraz, the White House, Dinosaurs and King Tut
The special editions of "Mysteries at the Museum" begin Thursday, January 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/30/16 - 08:28 AM]
ABC's Regular Tuesday Line-up Returns with Solid Results as "S.H.I.E.L.D." Draws Its Biggest Audience Since Early October
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 29.

[11/30/16 - 07:46 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Grows in Every Demo for November 2016 Sweeps, Tops Friday Newsmagazine Competition Across the Board
NBC News spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.

[11/30/16 - 06:37 AM]
NBCUniversal International Studios, Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland and TF1, Greenlight New Procedural Drama, "Gone"
Chris Noth will star in the 12 one-hour episodes, created by Matt Lopez to be launched in late 2017/early 2018.

[11/29/16 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 29
Updates include: CBS once again keeps "The Odd Couple" at 13 episodes; Stephen Root is "The Man in the High Castle" for Amazon; and Erika Christensen among latest bound for ABC's "Ten Days in the Valley."

[11/29/16 - 05:43 PM]
Take a Hit of Z Weed - "Z Nation" Zeazon 4 Is Coming
Syfy broke the news of the renewal via this show's Twitter page.

[11/29/16 - 12:30 PM]
Denver, Colorado, Wins Sneak-Peek Screening of Freeform Original Series "Shadowhunters" and "Beyond" to Be Held on December 10
Following the screening, cast members from both series will participate in a moderated Q&A.

[11/29/16 - 12:12 PM]
"Supergirl" Flies High as #DCWeek Kicks Off on The CW, Delivering The Network's Most Watched Monday in Almost Seven Years
The CW spins the numbers for Monday, November 28.

[11/29/16 - 11:32 AM]
Showtime(R) Stand-Alone Streaming Service and Showtime Anytime(R) Launch on Samsung TVs
Samsung TV users are now able to subscribe to the Showtime streaming service at showtime.com/samsung for a monthly price of $10.99.

[11/29/16 - 11:02 AM]
Starz Greenlights "NUDE" Documentary About Treats! Magazine Founder Steve Shaw and Photographer David Bellemere
The feature-length documentary explores modern perceptions of modeling, nude photography, and body image connected to the evolving social media landscape documenting a group of women working as professional models today.

[11/29/16 - 10:54 AM]
"Colbert" & "Corden" Only Late Night Programs to Post Growth in November Sweep, Improve Competitive Positions
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the November sweeps period.

[11/29/16 - 10:35 AM]
"Star Trek: Discovery" Beams Up First Three Cast Members
Doug Jones, Michelle Yeoh and Anthony Rapp are the first to board the series.

[11/29/16 - 10:33 AM]
Dance Phenom Derek Hough and Grammy Award-Winning R&B Singer and Dancer Ne-Yo Join Jennifer Lopez At Judges' Table on NBC's "World of Dance"
The 10-episode series will give dancers the platform to showcase their talents and the opportunity to receive a life-altering grand prize of $1 million.

[11/29/16 - 10:01 AM]
Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-Winning Lin-Manuel Miranda to Serve as Creative Producer and Musical Mastermind of Lionsgate's "The Kingkiller Chronicle" Franchise in Partnership with Author Pat Rothfuss
Miranda and Rothfuss will be intimately involved in the development of the new characters and storylines explored in the TV show.

[11/29/16 - 09:52 AM]
Ovation TV's Dashing Detective Murdoch Returns! Season Ten of "The Artful Detective" Premieres Monday, January 9 at 7PM ET
Set in Toronto at the dawn of the 20th century, "The Artful Detective" is a one-hour drama series that explores the world of Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson).

[11/29/16 - 09:37 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Continues Its Reign for NBC
The Peacock takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/29/16 - 09:22 AM]
Bravo Media Launches New Scripted Series "Imposters" in Association with Universal Cable Productions on Tuesday, February 7 at 10PM ET/PT
Inbar Lavi and Rob Heaps star in the series, previously announced as "My So Called Wife."

[11/29/16 - 09:16 AM]
Darren Criss Gives Viewers Exclusive Backstage Access as Multiplatform Host Goes Behind the Scenes for NBC's "Hairspray Live!"
Criss will be the conduit for the millions of fans watching NBC's monumental three-hour production on the network and as well as for those following the goings-on via Facebook Live.

[11/29/16 - 09:16 AM]
BBC America to Air BBC Music Awards on December 14th at 10/9c
The show will tell the story of the past twelve months in music, with headline performances from some of 2016's best-loved artists and featuring some of the year's best-selling songs.

[11/29/16 - 08:39 AM]
"Voice" Is Monday's #1 Show on the Big 4 in Every Key Measure
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, November 28.

[11/29/16 - 08:33 AM]
Starz Integrates Spotify Into Its App Platform Merging the Music and Video Entertainment Experience
Spotify Premium users will be able to login and listen to full tracks while Free users can listen to 30-second track previews.

[11/29/16 - 08:32 AM]
Two-Time Emmy Award-Winning Series "A Crime to Remember" Returns for Thrilling New Season on Investigation Discovery
The series explores the tragic stories of truly mad men and women whose thwarted dreams and repressed passions spiraled into terrible crimes spanning the roaring '20s through the 1970s.

[11/29/16 - 08:18 AM]
ABC's "CMA Country Christmas" Surges by Double Digits Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, November 28.

[11/29/16 - 06:52 AM]
Amazon Studios Orders Two New Original Kids Series "Bug Diaries" and Sid & Marty Krofft's "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters," Exclusively for Prime Video
"We are so excited to bring this beloved series, 'Bug Diaries,' to our customers that highlights important life lessons for our young viewers," said Tara Sorensen.

[11/28/16 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 28
Updates include: Kevin Smith drops out of Amazon's "Buckaroo Banzai" TV series; Larry Wilmore signs overall deal with ABC Studios; and Alex McAulay brings "Lance 2.0" to CBS.

[11/28/16 - 03:05 PM]
Video: "Beaches" Is Back! Premieres January 21 at 8/7c on Lifetime
Grammy(R) and Tony(R) Award winner Idina Menzel and NAACP Image Award winner Nia Long star as lifelong best friends in this contemporary remake of Beaches.

[11/28/16 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Carla Gallo's "Daisy Wick" from "Bones" Guest-Stars on "Rosewood" in a Special Crossover Role, Airing Thursday, Dec. 1
As previously announced, "Bones" returns for its final season on Tuesday, January 3.

[11/28/16 - 11:38 AM]
America's Epic Homefront Battles Are Stars in American Heroes Channel's All-New Series "Blood and Fury: America's Civil War"
Premiering Wednesday, December 14, the series chronicles the definitive story of one of the most extraordinary and bloodiest chapters in American history.

[11/28/16 - 11:18 AM]
Food Network Set to Reboot "Iron Chef America"
The inimitable Alton Brown, Iron Chef America's iconic commentator, is set to return as host and master of ceremonies and also confirmed the news today on his social media platforms.

[11/28/16 - 11:09 AM]
Timely Documentary "Risky Drinking," Offering a New Perspective on Alcohol Use Disorder, and Challenging Viewers to Think About Their Drink This Holiday Season, Debuts Dec. 19 on HBO
Nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. engage in problem drinking at some point in their lives.

[11/28/16 - 10:48 AM]
Showtime(R) Announces Revealing Documentary on Former Star Running Back Lawrence Phillips to Premiere Friday, Dec. 16
The film peels back the curtain on the tragic life of one of America's most talented and most flawed athletes.

[11/28/16 - 10:02 AM]
Limited Drama Series "Big Little Lies" to Debut Feb. 19
Starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgard, Laura Dern, Adam Scott, Zoe Kravitz, James Tupper and Jeffrey Nordling star in the HBO project.







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[06/28/24 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Week of June 24-28
Updates include: Apple cancels "The Big Door Prize" after two seasons; Hulu pulls the plug on "The D'Amelio Show"; and Briana Middleton joins Callum Turner in Apple's "Neuromancer."

[06/28/24 - 01:01 PM]
ABC News' Special Coverage of the CNN Presidential Debate Wins Across the Board, Outdelivering Broadcast Networks by Double Digits
For the 4th straight presidential debate, ABC News was the most-watched broadcast network.

[06/28/24 - 12:38 PM]
"When Calls the Heart" Season 11 Closes as #1 Most-Watched Original Program on Entertainment Cable
What's more, the series was the #1 most-watched entertainment cable program every Sunday for 12 straight weeks with key demos.

[06/28/24 - 10:33 AM]
Will Forte Joins Netflix's "The Four Seasons"
Forte joins previously announced cast members Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Erika Henningsen.

[06/28/24 - 09:00 AM]
FOX Sports Films Announces New Original Documentary "Welcome to the J-Rod Show" Premiering Tuesday, July 16 on FS1
The film follows the inspirational journey of one of the youngest breakout stars in Major League Baseball (MLB), Julio Rodríguez, also known to many of his fans as "J-Rod."

[06/28/24 - 08:57 AM]
Discovery Channel July Programming Highlights
This July, "Shark Week" begins alongside premieres of "In the Eye of the Storm," "Contraband: Seized at Sea," and an all-new season of "Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing."

[06/28/24 - 08:30 AM]
New History Series "Prison Chronicles" Premieres on Monday, July 29th
Every episode delves into the unique history of a specific prison, showcasing its wildest practices, infamous inmates, harrowing events, and ingenious escapes.

[06/28/24 - 08:17 AM]
Dive Deeper Into the Story of Legendary Singer Amy Winehouse with "Back to Black" - Stream the Film Exclusively on Peacock July 5, 2024
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's (Marisa Abela) early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black, that catapulted Winehouse to global fame.

[06/28/24 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix Debuts First Looks from "KAOS" Starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus and Janet McTeer as Hera
The series will debut on Netflix on August 29.

[06/28/24 - 12:15 AM]
Netflix Announces Cast for "Amsterdam Empire"
Jacob Derwig, Elise Schaap, Jade Olieberg, Jesse Mensah and Yannick van de Velde will join the previously announced Famke Janssen.

[06/27/24 - 04:01 PM]
New Live-Action Series "Soul Mate" Stars Hayato Isomura and Ok Taec-yeon
Written and directed by up-and-coming creator Shunki Hashizume, the Netflix series is a heartfelt depiction of love and its complexities, including joy, pain, and unexplainable deep bonds.

[06/27/24 - 12:43 PM]
AMC Networks Greenlights Untitled Jonathan Glatzer Series
The series is set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, amid misguided corporate cultures, moony innovation labs and cutthroat private high schools.

[06/27/24 - 12:11 PM]
Video: BET+ Original Series - "The Family Business" Season 5 - Trailer
Based on Carl Weber's book series, this show follows the Duncans, a seemingly upstanding family running an exotic car dealership in New York - but they're living a dangerous double life.

[06/27/24 - 11:37 AM]
Video: WE tv Reveals Supertease for a New Season of "Love After Lockup" Premiering Friday, July 26th at 8PM ET / PT
The first of 10 all-new, must-see, 90-minute episodes premieres Friday, July 26, exclusively on WE tv and will stream exclusively on popular AMC streaming service ALLBLK the following Tuesday.

[06/27/24 - 10:08 AM]
Ina Garten, The Iconic Barefoot Contessa, Re-Ups with New Multi-Year Food Network Deal
The deal includes new episodes of Garten's Emmy-award winning "Be My Guest" series in which she cooks and chats with friends, old and new, at her East Hampton home.