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[12/14/16 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 14
Updates include: Sonequa Martin-Green to lead "Star Trek: Discovery"; Molly Ringwald lands key role on The CW's "Riverdale"; and 20th Century Fox Television eyes new "How I Met Your Mother" spin-off.

[12/14/16 - 10:01 PM]
Netflix Is the New Home of King Khan
Today Netflix and Red Chillies have announced new films starring Indian movie superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be exclusively available to more than 86 million members globally.

[12/14/16 - 12:35 PM]
DIY Network Premieres "Restored" and "Maine Cabin Masters" in January
Premiering Wednesday, January 11, "Restored" will star preservationist Brett Waterman as he revives a variety of old homes with fascinating stories to their original luster.

[12/14/16 - 11:52 AM]
Chewbacca Mom Joins TLC Digital Destination, TLCme, as a Contributing Vlogger
TLCme will kick-off the relationship with two digital series with the first video debuting Monday, December 19.

[12/14/16 - 11:28 AM]
Discovery's Powerful Six-Part Series "Everest Rescue" Highlights the Dangerous Work of an Elite Group of Helicopter Pilots When It Debuts Sunday January 8th
The series journeys to the tops of the treacherous Everest Himalayan Mountains, highlighting the work of a rare breed of pilots who put their lives on the line to save those facing certain death.

[12/14/16 - 11:01 AM]
Skydance Media Forms Exclusive Overall Agreement for Television with Award-Winning Writer-Producer Laeta Kalogridis
Kalogridis currently serves as writer and executive producer on Skydance Television's upcoming sci-fi drama series on Netflix, "Altered Carbon."

[12/14/16 - 11:00 AM]
Miss Universe(R) Airs Live from the Philippines Sunday, Jan. 29 on FOX!
Steve Harvey returns as host while Ashley Graham has been announced as backstage host.

[12/14/16 - 10:01 AM]
Concert Special "Michael Buble Sings and Swings" Airs Tuesday, Dec. 20 on NBC
Featured songs include "Nobody but Me," "Always on My Mind," "Home," "God Only Knows" and "Feeling Good."

[12/14/16 - 10:01 AM]
Bravo Media's Emmy-Winning "Inside the Actors Studio" Welcomes Jessica Chastain on Wednesday, December 21 at 8PM ET/PT
In light of her titular role in the new film Miss Sloane, currently in theaters, the talented performer discusses her rise to Hollywood stardom from humble beginnings as a shy and anxious adolescent in northern California.

[12/14/16 - 09:43 AM]
Netflix Unveils Its Most Epic Kids Show Yet... Just When Families Need It Most
On December 23, Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Television will treat families to 13 hours of adventure, suspense and limitless imagination with the all-new series "Trollhunters."

[12/14/16 - 09:33 AM]
Lionel Richie to Perform Live from Las Vegas on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017"
Richie will be the first performance of 2017, performing his song "All Night Long" immediately following the midnight countdown and Times Square celebration.

[12/14/16 - 09:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Finale Gives Demo Crown to NBC
The Peacock wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[12/14/16 - 09:02 AM]
CBS Announces the Command Center Investigators in "Hunted"
The series follows nine teams of two in a real-life manhunt as they attempt the nearly impossible task of disappearing in today's vast digital world, as highly skilled investigators combine state-of-the-art tracking methods with traditional tactics to pursue and catch them.

[12/14/16 - 07:20 AM]
Nominations Announced for the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
The ceremony, produced by Avalon Harbor Entertainment, will be simulcast live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, January 29 at 8 p.m. (ET) / 5 p.m. (PT).

[12/14/16 - 07:01 AM]
Seeso Adds Crown Jewels of Comedy to 2017 Line-up
BBC acquisitions include Saxondale," "Bottom," "The Blackadder," "Upstart Crow" and "Live From The BBC," and will roll out throughout the first quarter.

[12/14/16 - 07:01 AM]
CMT Announces New Title & Premiere Date for "Sun Records, " Based on Tony Award(R)-Winning Musical "Million Dollar Quartet," On the Heels of the Historic 60th Anniversary of the Legendary Recordings
Set in Memphis during the tumultuous early days of the civil rights movement, "Sun Records" tells the untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock 'n' roll.

[12/14/16 - 06:01 AM]
"Kitten Bowl IV" Rocks Hallmark Channel Stadium, Su-purr Sunday, February
TV personality, author and animal advocate Beth Stern returns to host America's "purr-ferred" Super Sunday football championship.

[12/14/16 - 06:00 AM]
E! Greenlights Season Two of Hit Reality Series "Rob & Chyna"
The eight-episode second season will premiere in 2017.

[12/13/16 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 13
Updates include: ABC gives extra episodes to six comedies; Meagan Good to lead "Foxy Brown" at Hulu; and TV Land pulls the plug on comedy "Impastor."

[12/13/16 - 02:17 PM]
"Monday Night Football" Helps ESPN Win the Night among All Networks
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, December 12.

[12/13/16 - 01:29 PM]
The Season of the Witch Is Ending - You Have To See How "Salem" Ends
WGN America has revealed the show's five upcoming episodes will be the last.

[12/13/16 - 01:22 PM]
TNT Greenlights Florida-Set Nail Salon Dramedy "Claws"
The series follows the rise of five diverse and treacherous manicurists working at the Nail Artisan of Manatee County salon, where there is a lot more going on than silk wraps and pedicures.

[12/13/16 - 12:19 PM]
IFC's "Stan Against Evil" Renewed for Season 2
Created by Dana Gould and starring John C. McGinley and Janet Varney, "Stan Against Evil" debuted Halloween week to strong numbers and critical acclaim.

[12/13/16 - 12:00 PM]
PaleyFest LA Returns to the Iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood From March 17 to 26, 2017
HBO's "Westworld," NBC's "This Is Us" and FX's "American Horror Story: Roanoke" are among the initial offerings.

[12/13/16 - 11:55 AM]
Comedy Central's New Series "Detroiters" Premieres Tuesday, February 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
Sam Richardson, from Detroit, and Tim Robinson, from Metro Detroit, are real life best friends who star as small-time ad men in the Motor City.

[12/13/16 - 11:55 AM]
Video: First Look at New Drama Series "Ransom"
Top crisis and hostage negotiator Eric Beaumont uses his insight into human behavior to resolve the most difficult kidnap and ransom cases, and save lives.

[12/13/16 - 11:53 AM]
FOX Sports' First MLS Cup Presentation Is Most-Watched Since 2001
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Saturday, December 10.

[12/13/16 - 11:34 AM]
HGTV Stars Hilary Farr and David Visentin Are Back in New Season of "Love It or List It"
Attracting more than 12 million viewers in its last season, the series features David and Hilary as they help homeowners decide to either love their existing home with stunning renovations by Hilary or to purchase a new home that David finds.

[12/13/16 - 11:31 AM]
TBS Adds "People of Earth" and "Search Party" to Roster of Renewed 2016 Shows
They'll join the network's previous 2016 renewals of "Angie Tribeca," "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," "The Detour" and "Wrecked," in addition to comedy mainstays "Conan" and "American Dad!"

[12/13/16 - 11:14 AM]
Video: WGN America Reveals First "Underground" Teaser Trailer, Image and Season Two Premiere Date
Season two of the 10-episode, hour-long series follows an unremitting struggle for freedom within a divided America on the brink of civil war, each side vying to enact their own justice.

[12/13/16 - 11:01 AM]
Marvel Television and ABC Studios Launch "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot"
The six-part digital series features the character of Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriguez (Natalia Cordova-Buckley), an Inhuman with the ability to move with super-speed, as she struggles to balance the restrictions of the recently instituted Sokovia Accords.

[12/13/16 - 11:00 AM]
Performers Announced for "Pitbull's New Year's Revolution" Airing Saturday, Dec. 31, on FOX
Direct from the "I Love the '90s" tour, hip-hop and rap artists Biz Markie, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, Rob Base, Salt-N-Pepa, Tone Loc and Young MC will join Pitbull and hosts Queen Latifah and Snoop Dogg to help ring in an unforgettable new year.

[12/13/16 - 10:50 AM]
Crown Media Family Networks' Holiday Programming Events Score Another Successful Weekend
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of December 5-11.

[12/13/16 - 10:43 AM]
Acclaimed Drama Series "National Treasure" Joins Hulu Original Slate
The first season of the series from Jack Thorne will debut in the U.S. as a Hulu Original on March 1, 2017.

[12/13/16 - 10:40 AM]
Get in the Holiday "Spirit" with Destination America
Sidle over to the sofa with some eggnog and tune into yuletide's favorite scares with a primetime "Holiday Spirit" stunt airing from Monday, December 19 to Sunday, January 1.

[12/13/16 - 10:17 AM]
NBC Honors the Legendary Tony Bennett with "Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet to Come," Tuesday, Dec. 20
Filmed at New York's Radio City Music Hall in September, the program is hosted by Alec Baldwin and includes performances from music's leading artists and special birthday tributes to Bennett.

[12/13/16 - 10:14 AM]
MTV to Premiere Lady Gaga's "Million Reasons" Globally
Lady Gaga will also be taking over MTV's US Instagram channel of throughout the day, serving up exclusive content for her Little Monsters.

[12/13/16 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Confirms Feb. 24 Debut for Fifth Season of "Vice"
This fifth season of "Vice" will feature 30 episodes, up from 18 episodes in season four.

[12/13/16 - 09:14 AM]
Seventh and Final Season of "Workaholics" Premieres on Wednesday, January 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Special guest appearances include Nina Dobrev and Dennis Quaid.

[12/13/16 - 09:06 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Tops Charts for NBC
The Peacock leads the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/13/16 - 09:04 AM]
TLC Documents Heartwrenching Journeys of Addiction, Shame and Determination in New Season of "My 600-lb Life"
Returning for its fifth season on Wednesday, January 4, TLC's hit series tells powerful stories of morbidly obese individuals - many who are home bound, relying on care just to live day-to-day as they make the courageous decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery.

[12/13/16 - 09:03 AM]
Record Number of Women Tune in to Spike's Hit Series, "Ink Master"
As the "Ink Master" franchise continues to thrive, the network has greenlit a new season of its spin-off series "Ink Master: Redemption," with 10 additional episodes.

[12/13/16 - 08:02 AM]
Alessia Cara, G-Eazy, Martin Garrix, John Legend and More to Perform on ABC's Broadcast of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017"
As previously announced, Fergie will host and perform at the event, with additional performances by Fifth Harmony featuring Kid Ink and Ty Dolla $ign, Niall Horan, Lukas Graham, Shawn Mendes and Emeli Sande.

[12/13/16 - 07:48 AM]
Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter Joins FOX Sports
The eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver will bring his distinctive insights to a number of FS1's daily studio shows.

[12/13/16 - 06:30 AM]
Fox Networks Group to Launch "24: Legacy" in More Than 160 Countries Across FOX Channels
The day-and-date across a majority of FOX channels is part of Fox Network Group's established international programming and marketing strategy for viral, high-profile series.

[12/13/16 - 06:03 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces "Winterfest" Programming Event This January
Julie Berman, Andrew Walker, Merritt Patterson, Jessy Schram and Luke Macfarlane are just some of the stars set to warm up the cold, January nights and help you kick-off the New Year to a bright, fresh start!

[12/13/16 - 06:01 AM]
First Look at Nicole Kidman from the New Installment of Jane Campion's Critically Acclaimed "Top of the Lake"
Nicole Kidman will play an Australian mother, Julia, whose story will intersect with Elisabeth Moss, reprising her Golden Globe winning role as Detective Robin Griffin.

[12/12/16 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 12
Updates include: Netflix cancels "Marco Polo" after two seasons; Terry O'Quinn signs onto NBC's "The Blacklist: Redemption"; and A&E pulls "Gangland Undercover" from its lineup.

[12/12/16 - 12:32 PM]
National Geographic Announces Second Season of "The Story of God with Morgan Freeman"
Look for the first of three new episodes on Monday, January 16 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/12/16 - 12:00 PM]
"Adventure Time: Islands," All-New Eight-Part Mini-Series Premieres with Four-Night Event Monday, Jan. 30 on Cartoon Network
The four-night special event will answer one of the series' most-asked questions: What happened to the humans?







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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
CFP Contenders and Non-Conference Clashes Headline ESPN's Industry-Leading, Early-Season College Football Schedule Reveal at Disney Upfront
Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Miami, No. 8 Texas Tech, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 11 LSU.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
The Grammy Awards Set to Take Place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and Will Air Live on ABC and Stream on Disney+ and Hulu
The upcoming ceremony marks a historic shift for the organization as the 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first ceremony to air on ABC since 1972, ushering in a new era for the most celebrated night in music.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
Disney and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2032
As part of the new agreement, the CMA Awards will stream live on Disney+ for the first time ever, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, kicking off with "The 60th Annual CMA Awards" on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM]
ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Kicks Off 40th Season in Baton Rouge with 500th Show on the Road
Following Baton Rouge, College GameDay will travel to Austin, Texas on September 12 for a battle of powerhouse programs in Week 2 as the Texas Longhorns host Ohio State in a rematch of last season's 14-7 Buckeyes' win in Columbus.

[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM]
Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of FX's "American Horror Story" Installment 13 Coming This Fall to FX and Hulu
FX's "American Horror Story," the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone's most feared number.

[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM]
Disney+ Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Banana Bowl This October
Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.

[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM]
The 99th Oscars Reunites Host Conan O'Brien and Executive Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan
The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.

[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM]
Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson Slides Into the Ballroom for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35
The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers will be announced Wednesday, September 2, exclusively on "Good Morning America."

[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM]
ESPN Sets the Stage for Super Bowl LXI With Week Long Expansive Broadcast and Fan Experience on Santa Monica Beach
These efforts are all building toward Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, which will air on ESPN and ABC and mark ESPN's first production of the Super Bowl.

[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 4 - The Critters of "Swapped" Soar to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
The pursuit of justice is action-packed in "Man on Fire," which set the English TV list ablaze at No. 1 with 12.6 million views.

[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App
The special will also air Sunday, May 17 at 8pm ET on CNN, just days before the highly anticipated finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM]
BET Greenlights Manny Halley Productions' "Lot Patrol," A Star-Studded Mockumentary Comedy Series
A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives.

[05/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Will Air a Repeat on Thursday, May 21, The Night of the Final Telecast of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
"The Tonight Show" will air an all-new episode on Friday, May 22, featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and musical guest Maluma.

[05/12/26 - 11:00 AM]
AspireTV to Premiere "City Eats: Charleston" This June
The series is a culinary journey through one of America's most historic and flavor-rich cities, hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin.

[05/12/26 - 10:36 AM]
Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," Renewed for a Fifth Season on AMC Global Media's Acorn TV
Filming is currently underway in Gozo and Malta.