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[12/26/16 - 08:13 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Tops Christmas Day
NBC easily wins the evening in adults 18-49 and total viewers.

[12/26/16 - 07:24 AM]
NBA Finals Rematch on ABC Matches Highest-Rated Christmas Game in 12 Years in the Early Window
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, December 25.

[12/26/16 - 06:56 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, UFC Win Christmas Eve Race
The network wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/26/16 - 06:52 AM]
First-Look Images + Storyboard from the Netflix Original Film Okja Directed by Snowpiercer's Bong Joon Ho
Hand-selected by Bong, the storyboard depicts scenes from a climactic sequence illustrated by the image of Lily Collins as "Red" running through the streets of Manhattan.

[12/26/16 - 06:51 AM]
Broncos-Chiefs Football Dominates with 2nd-Best-Ever "SNF" Chiefs Ratings in the Kansas City Market
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 25.

[12/26/16 - 06:31 AM]
"It's a Wonderful Life" Tops Last Year's Christmas Eve Showing by 25%
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, December 24.

[12/25/16 - 11:21 AM]
Video: New BBCA's "Doctor Who" First Look Trailer Released
See what's in store for the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and Bill (new companion played by Pearl Mackie) in 2017!

[12/24/16 - 04:12 PM]
Oh Mylants! Netflix Renews "Fuller House" for Season Three
The holidays are definitely "fuller" with family and the new year is about to shine a little brighter as "Fuller House" will return for a third season in 2017.

[12/24/16 - 12:38 PM]
Statement from A&E Network on "Escaping the KKK"
"We have now decided not to move forward with airing this project," the network said today.

[12/24/16 - 08:53 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with Holiday Encores
A rebroadcast of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" leads the night among adults 18-49.

[12/24/16 - 08:31 AM]
NBC Wins Friday in 18-49, Led by the #1 Show of the Night, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, December 23.

[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).







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[07/01/26 - 01:07 PM]
"Dateline" Is the #1 Friday Newsmagazine in Both Key Demos for the 10th Consecutive Quarter
According to Nielsen Media Research, the true crime original averages 786,000 A25-54 viewers, +31,000 vs. last quarter and +11,000 vs. last year.

[07/01/26 - 01:07 PM]
Michael Weatherly to Return as Tony DiNozzo on the CBS Original Series "NCIS" This Fall
Weatherly will reprise his role of fan-favorite character Tony DiNozzo in a season-long arc reuniting him with the NCIS team for the 2026-2027 season.

[07/01/26 - 11:51 AM]
MGM+ Announces Two-Hour Series Finale for Critically Acclaimed Crime Drama "Godfather of Harlem"
Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, who serves as both star and executive producer, will return alongside the series' ensemble cast.

[07/01/26 - 11:19 AM]
ABC Delivers Most-Watched Banana Ball Telecast Ever!
The June 28 broadcast averaged 1.2 million viewers across the two-hour showcase.

[07/01/26 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Get Ready to Hit the Beach This 4th of July Weekend - All-New "Baywatch" Teaser Trailer
"Baywatch" premieres this January on FOX.

[07/01/26 - 10:46 AM]
New Limited Series "The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey" Comes Exclusively to Netflix This Winter
Starring Academy Award nominees Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as Patsy and John Bennett Ramsey, Academy Award-nominee Richard LaGravenese serves as showrunner and Anne Sewitsky serves as a director and executive producer.

[07/01/26 - 10:05 AM]
Pack Your Bags! "Camp Rock 3" Premieres Aug. 13 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+
When Connect 3 loses their opening act for a major reunion tour, they return to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing.

[07/01/26 - 10:04 AM]
Bravo Acquires Hayu Original "The Real Housewives of London" Season One
The cast includes housewives Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker and Nessie Welschinger.

[07/01/26 - 09:30 AM]
Starz Joins Thriller "Maya" Starring Bella Ramsey, Daisy Haggard and Tobias Menzies as Co-Production Partner for the U.S. and Canada
Leaving their lives in London behind, Anna, played by Haggard, and her teenage daughter Maya, played by Ramsey, must take on new identities and relocate to a small rural town.

[07/01/26 - 09:16 AM]
Timely Swedish Family Drama "Home in You" Makes U.S. Debut on the Viaplay Streaming Service Thursday, July 30
The six-episode series follows the Lebanese-Swedish Haddad family as they face an unexpected housing crisis when the apartment building they've long called home is slated for renovation.

[07/01/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi" - Trailer Tomorrow
Trust in the Force.

[07/01/26 - 09:00 AM]
First Look: "Big Brother: Time Trip" Warps Houseguests Through the Past, Present and Future in a Season of Endless Possibilities
The season kicks off with a special 90-minute premiere on Thursday, July 9 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT).

[07/01/26 - 08:08 AM]
FOX Nation Presents "UFC Fight House: The Making of the Biggest Fight in History," An Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at UFC Freedom 250
The all-access documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of UFC Freedom 250, chronicling the effort to stage an unprecedented event on the South Lawn of the White House.

[07/01/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Final Project" - Official Trailer - Netflix
New school, new start - until vicious online attacks and a classmate's twisted challenge spark a dangerous bond that pushes Tamara toward transformation.

[07/01/26 - 07:40 AM]
MLB and NBC Sports Present "Road to the Show," New Five-Part Docuseries Following Baseball's Brightest Young Stars
The first episode premiered today at 6:00 a.m. ET on Peacock, with new episodes scheduled to debut throughout July and early August.