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[01/10/17 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 10
Updates include: ABC orders Reba McEntire-led drama to pilot; "Law & Order's" Richard Brooks to visit NBC's "Chicago Justice"; and Raymond J. Barry to recur on FOX's "Gotham."

[01/10/17 - 12:48 PM]
Investigation Discovery Announces Thrilling New Season of Hit Series "Vanity Fair Confidential"
The 12-part season explores the real-life dramas of the rich and powerful, and features new, exclusive insights about the crimes from the Vanity Fair writers and editors who worked closest to these cases.

[01/10/17 - 12:47 PM]
History's(R) New Unscripted Series "Detroit Steel" Celebrates the Motor City's Rich Automotive Legacy by Bringing Custom Rides to Life
Adam Genei and the team at his car customization shop, Mobsteel, give vintage cars a modern, mean look when the eight episode series.

[01/10/17 - 11:02 AM]
"Big Little Lies," Starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley, Debuts Feb. 19
In the tranquil seaside town of Monterey, California, nothing is quite as it seems.

[01/10/17 - 11:02 AM]
"Nashville" Premiere Hits All the Right Notes on CMT
CMT further spins the numbers for Thursday, January 5.

[01/10/17 - 10:51 AM]
Jenna Dewan Tatum Joins "World of Dance" as Host and Mentor
Tatum joins an extraordinary talented "World of Dance" team led by judges Derek Hough, NE-YO and Jennifer Lopez, who also serves as executive producer.

[01/10/17 - 10:47 AM]
Freeform Announces Season 2 of Breakout Hit "Beyond"
In celebration of viewership that has gone above and "beyond," Freeform has given a second season order to its newest hit series "Beyond."

[01/10/17 - 10:40 AM]
Nickelodeon Grows Nick Jr. and Noggin's Preschool Programming Roster with Two Brand-New Animated Series and Season Pickups of Three Shows
"Digby Dragon" and "Trucktown" are both on tap in the coming weeks.

[01/10/17 - 10:19 AM]
EPIX Sets World TV Premiere for Emmy and Peabody Award Winning Blumhouse Television's "Election Day: Lens Across America"
Following the day's chronology, the narrative cuts in "real time" between the photographers on the ground in Iowa, Virginia, Georgia, Pennsylvania and New York.

[01/10/17 - 10:03 AM]
HBO Acquires U.S. TV Rights to Evgeny Afineevsky's "Cries from Syria"; Documentary to Premiere at Sundance This Month and Debut March 13 on HBO
This harrowing account of the Syrian civil war from the inside out is Afineevsky's follow-up to the Emmy(R)- and Oscar(R)-nominated "Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom."

[01/10/17 - 09:46 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Holds Onto Top Spot for ABC
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49.

[01/10/17 - 09:44 AM]
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Premieres of "Bad Girls Club: East Meets West" at 8PM Followed by "The Battle of the Ex-Besties" at 9PM on Oxygen
Plus: catch a "BGC" casting special on Tuesday, February 7 at 8:00/7:00c to meet these feisty females before they officially move into the bad girls club loft.

[01/10/17 - 09:22 AM]
MTV2 Boosts Original Lineup with All-New Series from World Star Hip Hop, Russell Simmons' All Def Digital, and New Live Version of "Uncommon Sense" with Charlamagne Tha God
"These new shows from two of the noisiest and most relevant digital brands speak to the same young, diverse audience as MTV2, and working to bring their voices to TV is a natural fit," said Eli Lehrer.

[01/10/17 - 09:02 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Returns Jan. 14 and 21 with New Shows
Felicity Jones and Aziz Ansari are set to host in the coming weeks.

[01/10/17 - 08:27 AM]
National Championship Caps Exciting College Football Playoff Which Delivers Ratings Growth, Sets Numerous Streaming Records
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, January 9.

[01/10/17 - 08:02 AM]
Amy Schumer Comes to Netflix with All-New Original Stand-Up Comedy Special Launching Tuesday, March 7th
The special was taped Saturday, November 5 at Denver, Colorado's Bellco Theater.

[01/10/17 - 07:01 AM]
Freeform Kicks Off the New Year Announcing 2017 Pickups and Premiere Dates
The cable channel's original hit comedies "Young & Hungry" and "Baby Daddy" will return with all-new episodes on Monday, March 13.

[01/10/17 - 07:01 AM]
ABC Announces Midseason Premiere Dates
Among the newcomers: the mini-series "When We Rise"; the one-hour drama "Time After Time"; and the half-hour comedy "Imaginary Mary."

[01/10/17 - 06:36 AM]
TLC's Say Yes to the Prom Returns for a Sixth Year, Fulfilling Prom Dreams and Empowering Deserving High School Students Nationwide with its Biggest and Most Impactful Initiative to Date
The campaign will make stops in Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Chicago, and Silver Spring, Md. from January through April 2017 with a series of all-day runway and "shopping" events offering students makeovers, mentorship and more.

[01/10/17 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Launches Original Kids Series "Ronja, the Robber's Daughter" on January 27 in the US and UK
The series is based on the wildly-popular children's fantasy book of the same name by noted Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, which has sold approximately 10 million copies worldwide since its release in 1981.

[01/10/17 - 03:01 AM]
The New Comedy Game Show "Funny You Should Ask" Announces an All-Star Comedy Lineup for Premiere Week
Hosted by Jon Kelley, the series is a comedy game show featuring a panel of comedians who interact with contestants for cash and big laughs.

[01/09/17 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 9
Updates include: The CW commissions finale "tags" for "Frequency," "No Tomorrow"; Netflix to take over "I'll Have What Phil's Having" from PBS; and Victor Garber to drop by "Modern Family."

[01/09/17 - 05:26 PM]
E! Scores Record Multi-Platform Engagement for Golden Globes with 44 Million Uniques Across Digital, Social and Television, Up 16% Versus 2016
E! spins the numbers for Sunday, January 8.

[01/09/17 - 05:19 PM]
Video: Write the Final Chapter - "Girls" Season 6 Official Trailer (HBO)
Created by and starring Lena Dunham, the Emmy(R)-winning comedy series is a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of girls in their 20s.

[01/09/17 - 04:16 PM]
ABC Schedule Change for Thursday, January 19
The return of TGIT has been moved to Thursday, January 26 in order to accommodate an ABC News pre-inauguration "20/20" special.

[01/09/17 - 03:45 PM]
Linear and Digital Binge-Viewing Launch of Freeform's "Beyond" Amasses Over 14 Million Multiplatform Views in First Seven Days
Freeform further spins the numbers for Monday, January 2.

[01/09/17 - 02:28 PM]
Showtime Documentary Films Presents "Trumped: Inside The Greatest Political Upset of All Time"
The film was produced by the team behind "The Circus" on Showtime.

[01/09/17 - 02:27 PM]
Showtime(R) Picks Up New Comedy "White Famous"
The project is a collaboration between writer and showrunner Tom Kapinos and Academy Award(R) winner Jamie Foxx, based on Foxx's personal experiences coming up in the business.

[01/09/17 - 02:26 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces Premiere Date for "Twin Peaks"
Immediately following the premiere, Showtime subscribers will have access to the third and fourth hours, exclusively across the Showtime streaming service.

[01/09/17 - 02:25 PM]
Showtime(R) Orders Fourth Season of Its Golden Globe(R)-Winning Drama "The Affair" Prior to the Season Three Finale on January 29
The series stars Golden Globe nominee Dominic West, Golden Globe winner Ruth Wilson, Emmy Award(R) nominee Maura Tierney and Screen Actors Guild(R) nominee Joshua Jackson.

[01/09/17 - 02:24 PM]
Showtime(R) Picks Up New Drama "The Chi"
The series is a relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story and follows a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago.

[01/09/17 - 02:23 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces Premiere Dates for New Series "Guerrilla" and "I'm Dying Up Here"
Said offerings are on tap for Sunday, April 16 and Sunday, June 4, respectively.

[01/09/17 - 02:22 PM]
Showtime Sports(R) Announces Original Documentary "Prison Fighters: 5 Rounds to Freedom"
The film examines a controversial practice in Thailand's criminal justice system whereby inmates can earn their freedom by winning a series of Muay Thai fights.

[01/09/17 - 02:18 PM]
TLC Rings in 2017 as #1 Cable Network on Wednesday Night with Women
TLC further spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 4.

[01/09/17 - 01:50 PM]
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Delivers FXX's Most-Watched Original Telecast
FXX further spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 4.

[01/09/17 - 01:31 PM]
"Counting On" Returns on a New Night for an Eventful Season Featuring Jinger & Jeremy's Two-Hour Wedding Special
Look for the new season on Monday nights at 9:00/8:00c beginning January 16 followed by newcomer "Meet the Putmans."

[01/09/17 - 01:30 PM]
A&E Network to Premiere Fifth and Final Season of "Bates Motel" February 20
Eight-time Grammy Award winner and series super fan Rihanna checks in to play the role of "Marion Crane," putting a newly reimagined and contemporary spin on the iconic character.

[01/09/17 - 01:00 PM]
Host Steve Harvey Returns to the Legendary Apollo Theater for an All-New One-Hour "Showtime at the Apollo" Wednesday, February 1, on FOX
Artists participating in the event include the legendary Chaka Khan, T.I. featuring Meek Mill, Quavo and RaRa, Mike Epps and Gabriel Iglesias.

[01/09/17 - 09:41 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Debuts First Trailer for "The Good Fight"
In the new series, an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart's savings.

[01/09/17 - 09:38 AM]
Investigation Discovery Renews Hit Series "People Magazine Investigates" for Second Season
The series received a full 10-episode second season, expected to premiere in late 2017.

[01/09/17 - 09:04 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Gets Boost from NFL Playoffs
The network wins the night over NBC and its Golden Globes coverage.

[01/09/17 - 08:26 AM]
ABC Posts Week to Week Gains with "To Tell The Truth" and "Conviction" Against the Golden Globes
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 8.

[01/09/17 - 08:01 AM]
Video: New "Endorsement" for the Santa Clarita Diet from Timothy Olyphant ("Joel Hammond")
"Santa Clarita Diet" premieres only on Netflix, worldwide, on February 3.

[01/09/17 - 07:23 AM]
SundanceTV's Original Non-Fiction Series "Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter" Returns Sunday, January 15
Denzel Washington ("Fences"), Mel Gibson ("Hacksaw Ridge"), Mira Nair ("Queen of Katwe"), Damien Chazelle ("La La Land"), Oliver Stone ("Snowden") and Barry Jenkins ("Moonlight") get together to discuss directing 2016's most talked about movies.

[01/09/17 - 07:12 AM]
"The NFL on CBS" Coverage of Dolphins-Steelers Wild Card Game Scores Network's Best AFC Wild Card Game Rating Since 2014
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, January 8.

[01/09/17 - 06:34 AM]
"The Golden Globes" Grow Year-to-Year in the Metered Markets, To the Event's Second-Highest Local-Market Rating in 10 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 8.

[01/08/17 - 08:04 PM]
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association Announces the Winners of the 74th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards
"The Night Manager," "Atlanta," "The Crown" and "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" each took home multiple trophies.

[01/08/17 - 05:03 PM]
NBC News Primetime Special "Barack Obama: The Reality of Hope" Airs Friday, January 13 at 10p/9c
Portions of the interview will also be featured on the platforms of NBC News and MSNBC, including "Today," "NBC Nightly News" and NBCNews.com.

[01/08/17 - 12:41 PM]
Raiders-Texans Wild Card Game Delivers Total Live Audience of 25,632,000 Viewers
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, January 7.

[01/08/17 - 09:45 AM]
CW Seed to Reanimate "Constantine"
Matt Ryan will reprise his role for the animated series, from executive producer Greg Berlanti and writer David S. Goyer.







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[11/11/26 - 11:01 AM]
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[11/11/26 - 09:03 AM]
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[11/11/26 - 08:59 AM]
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[11/11/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "World War II: Behind Enemy Lines" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Witness one US Army unit's battles, bravery and covert missions from D-Day to V-E Day in never-before-seen restored footage and rare firsthand accounts.

[11/11/26 - 08:30 AM]
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[11/11/26 - 08:27 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Reaches Two-Year High with Host Druski and Musical Guest The Strokes
The 5.6 million topped the previous week's telecast of 5.2 million viewers, which at that point was the best of the season.

[11/11/26 - 08:16 AM]
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[11/11/26 - 08:01 AM]
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The first-of-its-kind docuseries narrated is Academy Award nominee and three-time Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown.

[11/11/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[11/11/26 - 08:00 AM]
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The new series premieres Monday, December 14 at 9PM ET/PT on TLC.

[11/11/26 - 07:31 AM]
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[11/11/26 - 06:05 AM]
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[11/11/26 - 06:01 AM]
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Emily strides into a new era of ambition and romance as she makes bold moves that test her loyalties and the dream life she's fashioned in Paris.

[11/11/26 - 05:06 AM]
MGM+ Greenlights "The American Heiress" Starring Emmy Winner Julianna Margulies, Based on the New York Times Best-Selling Novel by Daisy Goodwin
In 1893, beautiful and vivacious Cora Cash is a "dollar princess" reluctantly brought to England by her mother the formidable Mrs. Cash in search of the "one thing she can't buy at home, a title."