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[12/23/16 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 19-23
Updates include: Starz cancels "Blunt Talk" after two seasons; Sony Pictures Television shelves "Cruel Intentions"; and Ann-Margret joins Audience's "Mr. Mercedes."

[12/23/16 - 12:32 PM]
A&E Update on KKK Documentary Series
In consultation with the Anti-Defamation League and Color of Change, the network is changing the name of the show to ensure that no one can mistake its intent and that the title alone does not serve to normalize the Klan.

[12/23/16 - 11:46 AM]
Freeform Launches Singing Contest That Offers Viewers a Chance to Be Featured During the Winter Premiere of "The Fosters"
For every entry received by the network, Disney and Freeform will donate a book to a child in foster care through First Book and the Magic of Storytelling campaign.

[12/23/16 - 11:32 AM]
NBC/NFL Network "Thursday Night Football" Finishes Season as Primetime's #2 Fall TV Show Behind NBC's "Sunday Night Football"
NBC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[12/23/16 - 08:44 AM]
"Project Runway" Season 15 Crowns Winner
Said winner was selected by Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen and this year's finale guest judge, Zendaya.

[12/23/16 - 08:24 AM]
ABC's "The Great American Baking Show" Grows Against "Thursday Night Football"
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, December 22.

[12/23/16 - 08:21 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Night with "Thursday Night Football"
The Peacock wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/23/16 - 06:45 AM]
History to Air Two-Hour Special "Transition of Power: The Presidency" on Sunday, January 8 at 9PM ET/PT
The cable channel provides an inside look at the presidential hand-over process from election to inauguration and beyond in an original two-hour special.

[12/23/16 - 06:43 AM]
Giants-Eagles Ties as the Season's #2 "Thursday Night Football" Telecast in Metered-Market Households
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, December 22.

[12/22/16 - 02:09 PM]
NBC's "This Is Us" Catch-Up Marathon to Air on USA Network Saturday, Jan. 7 with All 10 Episodes
The catch-up marathon kicks off at 1 p.m. ET/PT with the pilot episode airing simultaneously on NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's USA, Bravo and E! networks.

[12/22/16 - 12:00 PM]
Bounce TV Acquires The Trumpet Awards
Set to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2017, The Trumpet Awards will world premiere on Bounce TV on Sunday, January 29 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/22/16 - 10:03 AM]
Video: New Promo for The CW's "Riverdale"!
Check out this new promo for The CW's drama, premiering Thursday, January 26.

[12/22/16 - 09:16 AM]
New Food Network Culinary Competition Pits Pros Against Passionate Amateurs in "Bakers vs. Fakers"
Four competitors battle it out each episode for ultimate bragging rights and a cash prize, as Buddy Valastro hosts this new culinary competition series.

[12/22/16 - 08:41 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Rides "Undercover Boss" Return to Victory
The Eye takes home top honors among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/22/16 - 08:26 AM]
"Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas" Wins at 8 with Kid Viewers; In 18-49, Maintains 100% of Last Year's Earlier Telecast
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 21.

[12/22/16 - 08:11 AM]
"Game of Thrones": Marathon of All Six Seasons on HBO2 Next Week
On Monday, December 26, starting at noon (ET/PT), the channel will present all 10 episodes of the first season of the hit show back-to-back.

[12/22/16 - 07:40 AM]
Slither Into the Shadows with "Crazy Monster" - All-New Series Premiering Wednesday January 4th at 8 PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel(TM)
Episodes feature exotic bats, bugs, snakes, frogs and more - from the lethal and legendary Venus Fly Trap to the sinister Saltwater Croc.

[12/21/16 - 01:38 PM]
Acorn TV's Hit Period Mystery Series Returns - "Murdoch Mysteries," Season 10 (aka "The Artful Detective") Exclusive U.S. Premiere Begins Monday, January 2, 2017
Look for a new episode every Monday through April 24.

[12/21/16 - 01:08 PM]
Celebrate the New Year with a "Bond. James Bond" Marathon Only on Esquire Network
Ignite your adventurous side and kick off 2017 with Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, World is not Enough and Die Another Day.

[12/21/16 - 12:33 PM]
Season Four Premiere of "Being Mary Jane" Airs Tuesday, January 10 at 9PM ET on BET Networks
In season four, when Kara helps her land a gig as correspondent on Great Day USA, a national morning news show in New York City, Mary Jane Paul makes the move to achieve her lifetime career goal of becoming a national lead anchor.

[12/21/16 - 12:23 PM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Livens Up the New Year with New Music Series "Rock'N'Roll Inventions" Premiering Monday, January 16 at 8 PM ET/PT
From the birth of the electric guitar, the first synthesizers, and the gramophone, to multi-track recording studios, digital downloads and laser shows, "Rock'N'Roll Inventions" covers it all.

[12/21/16 - 12:01 PM]
In Advance of Its Special Premiere Watch "The Mick" on Christmas Day with On Demand, FOX Now, Hulu and YouTube!
As previously announced, the series will launch the following Sunday, January 1.

[12/21/16 - 11:42 AM]
Centric Announces "Queen Boss" - The First Business Competition Series for Black Women Entrepreneurs, Hosted by Tracey Edmonds
The new eight-episode series strives to find the best and brightest African-American female entrepreneurs and have them compete for the business opportunity of a lifetime.

[12/21/16 - 11:34 AM]
Disney-ABC Television Group Announces Amazon Fire TV Apps
The ABC Owned station group Amazon Fire TV apps deliver local news, weather and community news.

[12/21/16 - 11:26 AM]
PBS Slate of New Programming Looks at Past and Present of Nuclear World
PBS uncovers the awesome and terrifying power of the atom in a three-night marathon of nuclear-themed programming from January 9-11.

[12/21/16 - 10:11 AM]
Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell Star in Hallmark Hall of Fame Film, "Love Locks," A Crown Media Productions Original Premiering Exclusively on Hallmark Channel, January 28
Crown Media Productions shot "Love Locks" on location in Paris, France, and Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

[12/21/16 - 09:57 AM]
TV One's True Crime Mondays Announces New Seasons of "Fatal Attraction" and "For My Man," Beginning Jan. 2, 8 P.M. ET
Beginning with its #1 true crime series, TV One is debuting the sixth season of "Fatal Attraction" with a double-episode presentation from 8-10 p.m. ET.

[12/21/16 - 09:19 AM]
Disney-ABC Television Group & Snap Inc. Reach Multi-Series Content & Advertising Agreement
ABC's "The Bachelor" will be DATG's first brand to co-produce a series with Snapchat for Discover, with its first episode debuting on Tuesday, January 3.

[12/21/16 - 09:10 AM]
Get Time-Saving Tips and the Latest Kitchen Hacks and Culinary Trends from the Pros on a New Season of "Kitchen Sink"
"Sprinkle in expert recipe tips and today's hottest culinary trends, add a dash of personality, and you have the perfect recipe for fun," said Didi O'Hearn.

[12/21/16 - 09:07 AM]
2017 ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball" Early-Season Schedule to Feature World Series Champion Chicago Cubs in High-Profile Appearances
The weekly, prime-time telecast will feature the sport's top stars and best teams throughout the season, beginning with Opening Night - the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs visit their rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, on Sunday, April 2.

[12/21/16 - 09:04 AM]
Starz Announces Exclusive U.S. Television Premiere of "The Rolling Stones Ole! Ole! Ole!: A Trip Across Latin America" Documentary and Historic Cuban Concert "Havana Moon"
Look for said presentations on Sunday, January 15 and Sunday, January 22, respectively.

[12/21/16 - 09:03 AM]
Jerry Seinfeld Rides Into the New Year with Season Nine of His Emmy(R) Nominated Original Series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee"
Guests set to appear this season include: Bob Einstein, Cedric the Entertainer, Christoph Waltz, Kristen Wiig, Lewis Black and Norm Macdonald.

[12/21/16 - 09:01 AM]
Bravo Media's Emmy-Winning "Inside the Actors Studio" Welcomes Actress Viola Davis on Thursday, January 5 at 8PM ET/PT
In anticipation of the revival of Rose Maxson in Fences, the stage and screen actress and producer discusses her greatest performances and achievements.

[12/21/16 - 09:00 AM]
37 Hours of Barrett-Jackson Live Jump Starts the New Year on Velocity and Discovery Channel
One of the biggest annual automotive events in America, the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction, features thousands of bidders - discerning collectors, big dreamers, leading athletes and top celebrities - vying to ensure their fantasy becomes reality.

[12/21/16 - 08:40 AM]
Nelly Joins the Party on "Pitbull's New Year's Revolution" Airing Live Saturday, Dec. 31 @ 11 PM ET on FOX
Along with hosts Queen Latifah and Snoop Dogg, Pitbull will start the year off right with great music and epic surprises to ring in 2017 Miami-style.

[12/21/16 - 08:27 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos, CBS Wins Among Total Viewers
The Alphabet's "The Year: 2016" helps lead the evening among adults 18-49.

[12/21/16 - 08:25 AM]
"The Year 2016" Drives ABC to a Tuesday Night Win Among Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 20.

[12/21/16 - 08:22 AM]
"Tony Bennett Celebrates 90" Wins the Slot in Total Viewers, Grows vs. the Viewership for Bennett's '06 Special
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 20.

[12/21/16 - 08:21 AM]
Syfy Continues the New Year's Tradition with Its 22nd Annual "The Twilight Zone" Marathon, Saturday December 31 Through January 2
In addition, for the first time in its history of "The Twilight Zone" marathons, Syfy will let fans choose which episodes will air during primetime on Sunday, January 1 (from 8/7c to 11/10c).

[12/21/16 - 06:04 AM]
Cartoon Network Rings in 2017 with Brand New Episodes of Fan-Favorite Shows, Beginning Monday, Jan. 2
Look for "Regular Show's" hour-long, out-of-this-world series finale premiering Monday, January 16 at 6 p.m. (ET/PT).

[12/20/16 - 03:32 PM]
Video: Crackle Releases Trailer & Key Art for New Original Film, "Mad Families," Starring Charlie Sheen & Leah Remini
The project centers on three families - one Hispanic, one African American, one Caucasian - who find themselves annoyingly sharing the same campsite during a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend.

[12/20/16 - 01:24 PM]
TBS's "The Detour" Returns for Season 2 on Feb. 21
Guest stars this season include Samantha Bee, James Cromwell, John Oliver, Laura Benanti, Jeffrey Vincent Parise and Max Casella.

[12/20/16 - 01:08 PM]
Kate del Castillo and Erik Hayser Star in "Ingobernable"
Emilia Urquiza is the first lady of Mexico with big plans to improve conditions for the country through her commitment in fighting for peace.

[12/20/16 - 11:54 AM]
Tia Mowry Entertains Friends & Family with Fresh New Recipes on the Return of "Tia Mowry at Home"
Joining her on the new season Naya Rivera, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Kelly Rowland, plus many more.

[12/20/16 - 11:33 AM]
Destination America's All-New Series "Killing Bigfoot" Searches for the Legendary Creature, Dead or Alive
The six-episode first season premieres Saturday, February 4 at 10:00/9:00c on Destination America.

[12/20/16 - 11:20 AM]
Hallmark Channel Dominates Cable as the #1 Network Among Women 25-54
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of December 12-18.

[12/20/16 - 11:01 AM]
"Fargo" Adds Cast for Third Installment
David Thewlis, Michael Stulhbarg and Jim Gaffigan are among those who have joined previously announced stars Ewan McGregor, Carrie Coon and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

[12/20/16 - 10:55 AM]
Discovery Channel's True Crime Series "Killing Fields" Returns for a Second Season with New Leads, Twists and Suspects
On Tuesday, January 3, Discovery Channel will return to the Louisiana swamplands as an active criminal investigation unfolds for season two.

[12/20/16 - 10:08 AM]
Vice Media and ESPN Films Announce Viceland Premiere of "O.J.: Made in America"
The award-winning documentary, directed by Ezra Edelman, will air on January 1, 2017, from 4 pm ET to midnight.

[12/20/16 - 10:02 AM]
"America Ninja Warrior" Selects Host Cities for Upcoming Summer Season
The series will make stops in Los Angeles, Calif. (March 7-8); San Antonio, Texas (March 26-27); Daytona, Fla. (April 7-8); Kansas City, Mo. (April 24-25); Cleveland, Ohio, (May 8-9); and Denver, Colo. (May 23-24) with the finals taking place in Las Vegas, Nev. (June 19-24).







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[12/03/24 - 11:00 AM]
TLC Announces New Series "Baylen Out Loud"
The new series features Baylen Dupree, a vibrant and resilient 22-year-old with Tourette Syndrome.

[12/03/24 - 10:03 AM]
Video: BritBox Reveals Trailer and First Look for "A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story," Starring Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, and Bessie Carter
The series, which stars Lucy Boynton as ambitious, brave and steadfast Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain, will premiere with two episodes on February 17.

[12/03/24 - 10:01 AM]
"The Recruit" Season 2 - Date Announcement & First Look Debut
Netflix's action packed espionage series starring Noah Centineo returns for its second season on January 30.

[12/03/24 - 09:10 AM]
Max Sets January 16 Premiere Date for New Animated Original Series "Mermicorno: Starfall"
The series invites audiences into a dazzling underwater world where a team of Mermicornos (enchanting mermaid-unicorns) embark on exciting, hilarious and stylish adventures to save the ocean from the evil Ika Inkblot.

[12/03/24 - 09:06 AM]
Peacock's Fan-Favorite Drama Series "Bel-Air" Renewed for Fourth and Final Season
Set in modern-day Los Angeles, "Bel-Air" reimagines the iconic culture-defining '90s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" through a new, dramatic take on Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

[12/03/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Big Boys" - Official Trailer - Hulu
A comedy about two mismatched boys who strike up an unlikely friendship when they're thrown together at university. They'll explore, experiment, and try to discover themselves, whilst also helping one another along the way.

[12/03/24 - 08:44 AM]
Sean Hannity to Host New Long-Form Interview Show "Sean" on FOX Nation
Episode one kicks off with iconic actor, writer and director Sylvester Stallone alongside his wife, entrepreneur, and model Jennifer Flavin Stallone.

[12/03/24 - 08:01 AM]
Crime Drama "The Gold" Is Coming to "Masterpiece" on PBS
A second season, which delves into the decades-long aftermath of the historic crime, will also air on "Masterpiece."

[12/03/24 - 07:34 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Stunning Docuseries "The Secret Lives of Animals"
Hailing from the acclaimed BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the series will debut globally on December 18 on Apple TV+.

[12/03/24 - 07:13 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at Season Two of Psychological Thriller "Surface" Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw
The eight-episode second season premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, February 21, followed by new episodes every Friday through April 11.

[12/03/24 - 07:01 AM]
"Smile 2" Possesses Paramount+ - Critically Acclaimed Second Installment of the Box Office Hit Horror Franchise Is Available to Stream Now Exclusively on Paramount+
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events.

[12/03/24 - 07:00 AM]
Sky and Starz Darkly Comic Thriller "Sweetpea" to Return for a Second Killer Season
Season 2 will see Rhiannon Lewis return with a vengeance as her killer secret continues to spiral, and she becomes more twisted than ever.

[12/03/24 - 06:31 AM]
Philomena Cunk Returns for a One-Hour Special, "Cunk on Life," Where She Will Try to Answer the Age Old Question "What's The Point of It All?"
Netflix will stream it globally outside of the UK and Ireland starting January 2.

[12/03/24 - 06:00 AM]
"Family Guy" Returns to Adult Swim's Primetime Lineup in 2025 with Episodes Airing Every Weekday at 10PM ET/PT
To mark the return of "Family Guy," Adult Swim will also host a three-day marathon of episodes every evening from 7pm to 5am ET/PT beginning Wednesday, January 1.

[12/03/24 - 04:01 AM]
Liza Minnelli's Highly Anticipated Memoir Optioned for Television Adaptation by Magnolia Hill Productions and Warner Bros. Television
The project is the result of over 15 years of deeply personal recorded conversations between Minnelli and her long-term creative partner Michael Feinstein, a Grammy and Emmy nominee, Tony Award recipient, and the world's leading authority on the Great American Songbook.