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[12/01/16 - 11:43 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 1
Updates include: Regina King bound for Netflix's "Seven Seconds"; Keisha Castle-Hughes in talks for Discovery's "Manifesto"; and Trae Crowder, Nick Thune to lead comedies for FOX, ABC.

[12/01/16 - 01:09 PM]
OWN's Hit Tyler Perry Drama "The Haves and the Have Nots" Returns with All-New Episodes This January
The series returns for season four with all-new episodes on Tuesday, January 3 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/01/16 - 12:19 PM]
"Arrow" Shoots to Season Highs as #DCWeek Continues
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 30.

[12/01/16 - 12:09 PM]
Animal Planet Announces "Super Cute Holiday Week" Featuring Fan-Favorite Programming
This two-week celebration kicks off Monday, December 12 and "wraps" Sunday, December 25.

[12/01/16 - 12:05 PM]
"Greatest Party Story Ever" Returns for Season Two Tonight at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV
The series will once again showcase peoples' most outrageous, hilarious, epic tales including everything from debauchery and drunkenness to celebrity encounters.

[12/01/16 - 12:05 PM]
Sam Worthington Tapped to Star in Discovery's Highly-Anticipated Scripted Series "Manifesto"
Worthington will portray FBI Agent Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald, one of the most decorated profilers in the history of the Bureau, whose radical new approach to intelligence gathering ultimately took Kaczynski down.

[12/01/16 - 11:52 AM]
An Explosive Look at the Birth of the Atomic Age - "A-Bombs Over Nevada" - Premiering Monday, December 5th at 9/8c on Smithsonian Channel(TM)
The dropping of the "Little Boy" and "Fat Man" atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War Two had launched the Atomic Age of the 1950s and 60s.

[12/01/16 - 11:23 AM]
truTV's All-New Brand Campaign Launches, Immediately Falls Apart
This multiplatform campaign, created in collaboration with truTV's new agency partner WorkInProgress, will include a range of company actions that will roll out over the next year.

[12/01/16 - 10:54 AM]
VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Stars Stevie J and K. Michelle Return to VH1 on Monday, December 19 at 9PM
Look for "Leave It To Stevie" and a new season of "K. Michelle: My Life" to launch back-to-back.

[12/01/16 - 10:35 AM]
More Performers Announced for "Taraji's White Hot Holidays" Airing Thursday, Dec. 8 @ 8/7c on FOX
She'll be joined by Smokey Robinson, NE-YO, Tyrese Gibson, Andra Day, Candice Boyd and October London.

[12/01/16 - 10:02 AM]
Action-Packed Racing Series "Mickey and the Roadster Racers" Premieres in a Simulcast on Disney Channel and Disney Junior on January 15
The series, which will premiere internationally throughout 2017, takes Mickey and the gang, along with their unique transforming vehicles, on humorous high-spirited races around the globe, as well as hometown capers in Hot Dog Hills.

[12/01/16 - 10:01 AM]
Production Has Begun on the Starz Spy Thriller "Counterpart"
"Counterpart" is the story of Howard Silk (JK Simmons), a lowly cog in a bureaucratic agency, who discovers that the agency he works for is really guarding a crossing into a parallel dimension.

[12/01/16 - 10:00 AM]
FX Revs Up Pilot for the Next Chapter in the Sons of Anarchy Saga "Mayans MC"
The Mayans were recurring and pivotal players in Sons of Anarchy throughout the show's seven-year run.

[12/01/16 - 09:09 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos, NBC Big with Total Viewers
The Peacock's "Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love" is the most-watched program last night.

[12/01/16 - 09:07 AM]
Drama and Chaos Reach a Record Breaking High on a Shocking New Season of "Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars"
The new season rolls out Friday, January 6 at 9:00/8:00c on WE tv.

[12/01/16 - 08:40 AM]
"Overkill: The Unsolved Murder of JonBenet" Documentary Special from Lawrence Schiller - Two Hour Special Premieres Saturday, December 17 at 9pm ET/6pm PT
"We're showing viewers the remarkable complexity of this case and why 20 years later there are still no clear answers," said Lawrence Schiller.

[12/01/16 - 08:03 AM]
Bravo Media to Debut New "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" in January 2017
Celebrating its 1000th episode this past March, "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" has become a nightly destination for A-listers including Meryl Streep, Cher, Oprah, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Lawrence, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell and Gwyneth Paltrow.

[12/01/16 - 07:43 AM]
PBS Announces Mid-Season Schedule
Highlights include the latest presentations from "Masterpiece": "Sherlock," "Dark Angel," "Home Fires," "King Charles III," "To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters" and "Victoria."

[12/01/16 - 06:06 AM]
HBO and Cinemax Now Available for Amazon Prime Members with Amazon Channels
Prime members receive a 30-day free trial and then pay $14.99 per month thereafter.

[12/01/16 - 06:01 AM]
Video: The Holidays Come Early for "Nashville" Fans as CMT Releases Trailer and Announces Plans to Sneak First Hour of Two-Hour Premiere on Thursday, December 15 at 9PM ET/PT
The season begins with Rayna and Deacon facing a new normal with Maddie now back home and Highway 65 struggling financially.

[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.







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[11/12/24 - 12:31 PM]
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" Adds Additional Cast for Season 2
Chin Han, Hoa Xuande, Justin Chien, Amanda Zhou, Crystal Yu, Kelemete Misipeka, Lourdes Faberes and Rekha Sharma have joined the cast of the upcoming second season, which is currently in production in partnership with Nickelodeon.

[11/12/24 - 12:06 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 4: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" Enters the Ring; "Meet Me Next Christmas" Unwraps #1
Season 2, Act I of "Arcane," the animated series based on the popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends, also had a strong debut, taking second place with 6.3M views.

[11/12/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae" - Official Trailer - Hulu
This true crime docuseries examines the murder of Annie Mae Aquash - a Mi'kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, a mother of two daughters, a teacher, and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1970s and whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years.

[11/12/24 - 11:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special"
The one-hour special will premiere on November 19 on Prime Video.

[11/12/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Nutcrackers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
It's beginning to look a lot like ch-aos. Ben Stiller stars in "Nutcrackers," premiering November 29 on Hulu.

[11/12/24 - 11:00 AM]
New Daytime Drama Series "Beyond the Gates" to Premiere Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 on CBS
The series is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States.

[11/12/24 - 10:34 AM]
"Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" to Debut This Sunday, November 17th on FOX Nation
Premiering in two parts, the first four episodes will roll out weekly, beginning on Sunday, with the final four to run in April-May 2025, spanning the Holy season.

[11/12/24 - 10:14 AM]
Donnie Wahlberg Returns with a New Season of ID's "Very Scary People" Beginning Sunday, December 15 at 9 PM ET/PT
Hosted and executive produced by Wahlberg, eight new episodes reveal extraordinary insight into the twisted crimes committed by some of America's most heinous individuals.

[11/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome" Debuts November 23
James Acaster explores his love/hate relationship with standup by relinquishing control of his set and accepting a healthy dose of audience interference - aka heckling.

[11/12/24 - 09:00 AM]
New Year, New Season! Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Harlem" Season Three
After a shocking Season Two finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, the news is finally out that Harlem will return for Season Three at the top of next year on January 23, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/12/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mary" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this coming-of-age religious epic, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee to save his life.

[11/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer & Photos for Upcoming Original Film "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"
Two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

[11/12/24 - 08:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Surveilled" Debuts November 20
The film tracks Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a center of espionage cybertechnology.

[11/12/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Human Vs. Hamster" - Official Trailer - Max
Never underestimate the competition.

[11/12/24 - 07:00 AM]
Video: New Clip from "An Almost Christmas Story," Directed by David Lowery and Produced by Alfonso Cuaron
Directed by David Lowery and produced by five-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, this animated short is the third and final installment in Cuarón's holiday shorts collection for Disney+.