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[02/14/17 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 14
Updates include: Adhir Kalyan to star in "Brothered Up" at CBS; Genevieve Angelson to lead NBC's "The Happy Peppers"; and Sam Adegoke cast in The CW's "Dynasty."

[02/14/17 - 03:10 PM]
truTV Sets President's Day Marathon of "Billy on the Street"
Kicking off the event is the "Billy on the Street: Political Comedy!" special, which is a compilation of some of the buzziest and most politically-charged segments from the current season of the hit series.

[02/14/17 - 03:00 PM]
ABC News and Time Inc.'s People Team Up for New Series "People Icons," Hosted by "Good Morning America" Co-Anchor Lara Spencer
The hour-long weekly program is inspired by the iconic People magazine covers that have made a lasting impact on American culture.

[02/14/17 - 01:45 PM]
Love Is in the Air as NBC Sets Friday, April 7 for Premiere of Executive Producer Ellen DeGeneres' "First Dates" with Narrator Drew Barrymore
NBC had previously ordered eight episodes of the observational documentary series from DeGeneres and Shed Media.

[02/14/17 - 01:23 PM]
truTV's "Chris Webber's Full Court Pranks" Debuts on Monday, February 27 at 10pm
The new hidden-camera series that features some of the nation's biggest athletes and sports celebrities playing elaborate - but good-natured - pranks on their most adoring fans.

[02/14/17 - 01:18 PM]
Attention Cloud 9 Shoppers: "Superstore" Renewed for a Third Season
"We are extremely proud of 'Superstore,' which is one of the smartest and funniest comedies on television today," said Jennifer Salke.

[02/14/17 - 12:25 PM]
WE tv Stirs Up the Drama on Thursday Nights with New Culinary Docu-Series "Hustle & Soul" Premiering Thursday, March 16 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
The six-episode, one-hour series from Big Fish Entertainment follows Lawrence Page (Chef LP), owner and head chef of The Pink Tea Cup (PTC) restaurant.

[02/14/17 - 12:06 PM]
Cartoon Network's NBA All-Star Lineup Is a Slam Dunk on Friday, Feb. 17
LeBron James, Paul George, Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard are among those featured.

[02/14/17 - 11:00 AM]
Freeform and Marvel Announce Additional Cast for Highly Anticipated Series "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger"
Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph co-star in the title roles.

[02/14/17 - 10:16 AM]
HBO Confirms April 22 Debut for "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," Starring Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne
Winfrey, Alan Ball, Peter Macdissi, Carla Gardini and Lydia Dean Pilcher are the executive producers.

[02/14/17 - 10:01 AM]
Freeform Says "I Do" to "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings" Special
The 90-minute special, which will air this spring 2017, will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the magical weddings and one-of-a-kind engagements that take place at Disney Destinations around the globe.

[02/14/17 - 09:27 AM]
CMT and Ram Trucks Enlist Chris Stapleton, Darius Rucker and Brett Eldredge for Inaugural "CMT Hometown Heroes" Special Premiering Friday, March 31 at 10PM ET/PT
The special features exclusive performances, in-depth interviews and an intimate look into the people and places that shaped each performer from a young age.

[02/14/17 - 09:16 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "The Bachelor" Hold Onto Demo Crown
The network's mainstay leads the night among adults 18-49.

[02/14/17 - 08:45 AM]
Video: Celebrate Valentine's Day with All New Official Trailer for "Love" - Season Two Debuts March 10th on Netflix
Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs star in the series, from executive producer Judd Apatow.

[02/14/17 - 08:10 AM]
Netflix Announces Public Screening Access for the Oscar-Nominated Documentary 13TH
Students and people of all ages will now have access to watch 13TH via the Netflix service in a public setting - be it the classroom, a community group, book club or other educational forum.

[02/14/17 - 07:39 AM]
MTV's Hit Docu-Series "Teen Mom OG" Returns on Monday, April 17 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
In advance of the premiere, a one-hour special featuring Farrah's mother, "Being Debra," will air on Wednesday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[02/14/17 - 06:59 AM]
True Crime Network Investigation Discovery Signs on Acclaimed Brooklyn Prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi to Host All-New Series "True Conviction" (wt)
Currently in production with Weinberger Media, the six-part series is slated to premiere, exclusively, on ID in 4Q 2017.

[02/14/17 - 06:29 AM]
Lifetime's Hit Series "Bring It!" Set to Take the Stage in 40 Cities Across the US
Tickets go on pre-sale in all cities Tuesday, February 14 and on-sale in all cites Friday, February 17.

[02/13/17 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 13
Updates include: Edward James Olmos boards FX's "Sons of Anarchy" spin-off; Jason Biggs to lead "Charlie Foxtrot" for ABC; and Lily Gladstone tapped for WGN America's "Scalped."

[02/13/17 - 09:01 PM]
Rachel Lindsay Will Be the Next Star of "The Bachelorette" When It Premieres for Its 13th Season, Monday, May 22, on ABC
The surprise announcement was made tonight on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

[02/13/17 - 04:17 PM]
National Geographic to Make "Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric" Available for Free, Beginning Valentine's Day
The stream will be available on National Geographic's website, YouTube channel, Facebook page, Apple TV app and TV Everywhere mobile apps.

[02/13/17 - 04:04 PM]
"Top Gear" to Premiere March 13 on BBC America
Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris and Rory Reid will host the new season.

[02/13/17 - 02:42 PM]
Freeform Launches Monday Night "Happy Hour" with Slate of Laugh-Out-Loud Comedies "Young & Hungry," "Baby Daddy" and Hilarious Reality Series "The Twins: Happily Ever After?"
The casts of "Young & Hungry" and "Baby Daddy" came together to celebrate "Happy Hour" before their season premieres.

[02/13/17 - 02:28 PM]
"Star Trek: Discovery" Recruits Three Starfleet Officers
Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy and Sam Vartholomeos are the newest additions to the series.

[02/13/17 - 01:49 PM]
"Legion" Powers Premiere Ratings - 4.37 Million Total Viewers from the Premiere Telecast and Two Encore Telecasts
FX further spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 8.

[02/13/17 - 01:47 PM]
Ghosts Get the Last Laugh When the "Ghost Brothers" Return for an All-New Season on TLC
With eight episodes, season two premieres Friday, March 10 at 9:00/8:00c on TLC.

[02/13/17 - 12:47 PM]
E! Delivers Significant Year on Year Growth for "Live from the Red Carpet: The 2017 Grammy Awards"
E! spins the numbers for Sunday, February 12.

[02/13/17 - 12:15 PM]
"Lucifer" Renewed for Third Season on FOX
22 episodes have been ordered for the new season.

[02/13/17 - 10:41 AM]
"Spring Baking Championship" Returns with Freshly Baked Dessert Challenges and Irresistible Sweets
Look for back-to-back episodes beginning Sunday, March 12 at 9:00/8:00c on Food Network.

[02/13/17 - 10:23 AM]
Spike TV's Hit Series "Bar Rescue" Starring Jon Taffer Returns with New Episodes Beginning Sunday, February 19 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT
Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" returns with all new episodes featuring bar owners across the US looking for one more chance at success.

[02/13/17 - 10:16 AM]
"The 59th Annual Grammy Awards" Delivers 26.05 Million Viewers, Largest Audience Since 2014
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 12.

[02/13/17 - 10:12 AM]
"The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble," An Exploration of Music's Power to Bridge Cultural Divides, Debuts March 6 on HBO
Directed by Morgan Neville, the film follows members of the international ensemble as they gather in locations across the world, exploring the ways art can preserve traditions and shape cultural evolution.

[02/13/17 - 09:47 AM]
National Geographic's New Drama-Doc Series "ORIGINS: The Journey of Humankind" Leaps Across the Expanse of Human History to Explore Pivotal 'Origin' Moments That Made Us Modern
Jason Silva hosts the eight-part series, premiering Monday, March 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/13/17 - 09:16 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Grammys Deliver Big Win for CBS
The Eye's coverage is on par with last year's Monday telecast among adults 18-49.

[02/13/17 - 09:06 AM]
Sarah Silverman Brings All-New Original Stand-Up Comedy Special to Netflix Tuesday, May 30th
The comedy special, slated to shoot later this month, will launch globally on Netflix Tuesday, May 30.

[02/13/17 - 09:01 AM]
IFC Debuts Two New Comedy Crib Digital Series in Time for Valentine's Day
The shows will join the Crib's current eclectic array of comedy web series including "Quirks," "The Mirror," "Boxed In," and "Sound Advice."

[02/13/17 - 09:01 AM]
2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Debut April 29
This year's inductees include Joan Baez, ELO, Journey, Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur and Yes; the Award for Music Excellence inductee is Nile Rodgers.

[02/13/17 - 08:17 AM]
Disney Channels Worldwide Orders Third Season of TV's #1 Series for Girls, the Award-Winning "Elena of Avalor"
"Elena of Avalor" also inspired a line of dolls from Disney Store and Hasbro which recently reached the milestone of one million dolls sold.

[02/13/17 - 07:39 AM]
Video: Titus Does Lemonade - Announcing "Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt's" Season 3 Return
The acclaimed series "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" returns with a third season on Netflix around the world on Friday, May 19.

[02/13/17 - 07:00 AM]
CBS Studios International Announces Multi-Series Content Licensing Agreement with WOWOW in Japan
New additions include "Bull," "American Gothic" and "Twin Peaks."

[02/13/17 - 06:02 AM]
ABC and Time Inc.'s People Announce Two-Night Television Event on the Life of Princess Diana
This television event will remind the world why they fell in love with Diana in the first place - and will introduce her to a whole new generation.

[02/13/17 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Studios Greenlights Two New Original Kids Series "Pete the Cat" and "Costume Quest"
Both series will be available exclusively for Prime members and will debut next year.

[02/13/17 - 03:04 AM]
Netflix Cheating Is on the Rise Globally and Shows No Signs of Stopping
Defined as watching a TV show ahead of your significant other, Netflix cheating was first uncovered in a study in the U.S. in 2013.

[02/12/17 - 02:03 PM]
Golden State-Oklahoma City on ABC Delivers Highest-Rated Non-Christmas NBA Regular-Season Game Since 2013
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, February 11.

[02/12/17 - 09:30 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Is #1 Non-Sports Program, Equals Highest Adults 18-49 Rating Since April 2016
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, February 11.

[02/12/17 - 08:57 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Sparks Easy Victory for ABC
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 by a healthy margin.

[02/12/17 - 08:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Hits a Six-Year High in Metered-Market Households
NBC spins the late-night numbers for Saturday, February 11.

[02/11/17 - 10:44 AM]
David and Tamela Mann Join the TV One Family with New Show Called "The Manns"
The new one-hour show from Entertainment One (eOne) and Bobbcat Films, currently in production in Texas, will join the network schedule in Q2 2017.

[02/11/17 - 08:33 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Edges Out Demo Crown
"Hawaii Five-0" and "Shark Tank" share the top spot among adults 18-49.

[02/10/17 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 10
Updates include: Sarah Shahi to topline "Reverie" for NBC; Jack Cutmore-Scott set as male lead on ABC's "Deception"; and Elizabeth Gillies cast in The CW's "Dynasty."







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[02/17/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 9 - "Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip" Takes the Scenic Route to No. 1
Plus: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 took No. 1 on the English TV list with 9.6 million views.

[02/17/26 - 11:48 AM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Disclosures
Paramount acknowledges the announcement from Warner Bros. Discovery that, acting with Netflix, they have decided to provide Paramount a 7-day "waiver" for negotiation.

[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
All-New Series "Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries" Set to Premiere April 23 on UPtv
The series blends cozy mystery, cultural discovery and heartwarming reinvention in a series about finding family in unexpected places and uncovering the truest parts of ourselves.

[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
Video: First-Look Teaser for "Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Unveiled
The new series is set to premiere this May on Disney+ and Disney Jr.

[02/17/26 - 10:34 AM]
FOX Nation Has Launched on Prime Video
Subscribers also have the opportunity to bundle FOX Nation with the FOX One streaming service in a single subscription on Prime Video, giving them instant access to the complete portfolio of FOX's leading news, sports, and entertainment branded content all in one app for $24.99.

[02/17/26 - 10:28 AM]
Video: Preview - "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" - Starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster
The latest installment premieres Saturday, March 7 at 8:00/7:00c on Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+.

[02/17/26 - 10:06 AM]
Video: Official Series Trailer - "RJ Decker"
Investigate the new drama premiering Tuesday, March 3 on ABC.

[02/17/26 - 10:05 AM]
Miley Cyrus Returns Home for the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special," Streaming March 24 on Disney+
The special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper.

[02/17/26 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for Season Two of Global Hit "Deadloch"
The first two episodes premiere March 20, with new episodes released weekly, culminating in the season finale on April 17.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
Dorinda Medley to Join "The Golden Life" (w/t) Docuseries on E!
Medley joins Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann De Lesseps, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer in new series set in sunny Palm Beach, Florda.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
New Short-Form Series "Locker Diaries" Unlocks All-New Adventures from Disney's "ZOMBIES," "Phineas and Ferb," and "Descendants"
"Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES" kicks off the series with 11 short-form live-action episodes and gives viewers a glimpse into the drama unfolding in the school halls of Sunnyside & Shadyside.

[02/17/26 - 07:01 AM]
CNN Original Series "Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia" Premieres Sunday, March 22 at 9PM ET/PT
Each episode focuses on a defining confrontation that reverberated far beyond the Oval Office, starting with former FBI Director James Comey's own account of his infamous clash with President Donald Trump.

[02/17/26 - 06:01 AM]
Most Valuable Promotions Brings Professional MMA to Netflix with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Saturday, May 16, 2026 Live from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California
Rousey vs. Carano represents a historic moment in combat sports as Netflix's first-ever live MMA broadcast and MVP's inaugural MMA event.

[02/17/26 - 04:04 AM]
WBD Files Definitive Proxy Statement and Schedules Special Meeting for March 20, 2026, to Approve the WBD-Netflix Transaction
Netflix, Inc. today issued the following statement regarding its fully financed definitive agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.

[02/17/26 - 04:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20, 2026, and Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR Netflix Merger; Warner Bros. Discovery to Initiate Discussions with Paramount Skydance for Their Best and Final Offer
Netflix grants seven-day waiver permitting WBD to engage with PSKY regarding deficiencies and open items in amended offer.