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[03/17/17 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 17
Updates include: Alyssa Milano to get "Insatiable" for The CW; Jacqueline Obradors cast in FX's "Mayans MC"; and Tracy Spiridakos to recur on NBC's "Chicago PD."

[03/17/17 - 02:48 PM]
NBC's Sunday Police Drama "Shades of Blue" Receives Greenlight for Third Season
Thus far in its second season, "Shades of Blue" is dominating the Sunday, 10:00/9:00c hour among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas.

[03/17/17 - 01:05 PM]
The CW Extends "The Flash" Musical Crossver with Extra Minute
Melissa Benoist, David Harewood and Chris Wood are among the visitors from "Supergirl" in the March 21 episode.

[03/17/17 - 11:33 AM]
NBC Sets Summer Schedule of Reality, Comedy and Drama Including "World of Dance," "America's Got Talent" and Primetime "SNL: Weekend Update"
Also due back: "American Ninja Warrior" (June 12), "Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge" (June 12), "The Wall" (June 22), "Hollywood Game Night" (August 7) and more!

[03/17/17 - 09:47 AM]
A&E Network Presents the Original Documentary "L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later" from Executive Producer John Singleton
A&E Network presents an original two-hour documentary marking the 25th anniversary of the infamous L.A. riots that reexamines the intense and life-changing events through the eyes of those who lived it.

[03/17/17 - 09:15 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Dramas Hold Off NCAA Coverage on CBS
The Alphabet wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/17/17 - 09:00 AM]
FX's Getty Family Anthology Series "Trust" Set to Begin Production in June for January 2018 Premiere
The 10 episode first installment of "Trust" tells the story of John Paul Getty III, heir to the Getty oil fortune.

[03/17/17 - 08:22 AM]
Netflix Acquires Yance Ford's Strong Island
Strong Island chronicles the arc of a family across history, geography and tragedy - from the racial segregation of the Jim Crow South to the promise of New York City.

[03/17/17 - 06:03 AM]
Amazon Extends Deal with A24, Brings Moonlight, Winner of Three Academy Awards Including Best Picture to Amazon Prime Video
Moonlight starring Mahershala Ali is available on Amazon Video, and starting May 21, Prime members will be able to stream and download the Oscar winning film at no additional cost to their membership.

[03/17/17 - 06:02 AM]
Richard Dormer and Jodi Balfour Star in Innovative New BBC One and Cinemax Drama Series, "Rellik"
Dormer and Balfour are joined by a stellar cast including Rosalind Eleazar, Paterson Joseph, Paul Rhys, Michael Shaeffer and Lærke Winther among others.

[03/16/17 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 16
Updates include: Rachel Griffiths to find "Salvation" for NBC; Nia Long to lead ABC's spin-off from "The Goldbergs"; and Ryan Murphy brings "Pose" series to FX.

[03/16/17 - 07:43 PM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins Tight Demo Race
The Alphabet's "Modern Family" leads the night among adults 18-49.

[03/16/17 - 03:33 PM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "This Is Us" Wraps Season on Top
NBC takes home top honors among adults 18-49 last night.

[03/16/17 - 02:54 PM]
Tyra Banks Returns as Host of "America's Next Top Model"
Banks and Ken Mok will continue as executive producers.

[03/16/17 - 02:33 PM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Names Gina Yashere as Newest Contributor
She was tapped by Trevor Noah to make her first appearance on the show tonight, Thursday, March 16 with an in-studio desk piece.

[03/16/17 - 02:03 PM]
Syfy Renews Critically-Acclaimed Series "The Expanse" for Season 3
The 13-episode third season will premiere on Syfy in 2018.

[03/16/17 - 12:00 PM]
Shemar Moore Returns to "Criminal Minds" to Guest Star on the Series' 12th Season Finale, Wednesday, May 10
Moore, an original cast member from 2005-2016 (251 episodes), will reprise his role as Derek Morgan.

[03/16/17 - 11:51 AM]
Animal Planet Announces the Final Season of Top Series "River Monsters"
The show's swan song kicks off on Sunday, April 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/16/17 - 11:30 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Goes Out on Top
ABC tops NBC on the night among adults 18-49.

[03/16/17 - 11:28 AM]
Showtime to Premiere "Burn Motherf*cker, Burn!" on Friday, April 21 at 9 PM ET/PT
The 90-minute documentary is an in-depth and provocative look at a watershed moment that influenced the political, social and cultural fabric of the city of Los Angeles and the country.

[03/16/17 - 11:18 AM]
Travel Channel Follows Cocktail Connoisseur Jack Maxwell Across the U.S. in New Series "Booze Traveler: Best Bars"
Premiering with back-to-back episodes on Monday, April 24, the series follows Maxwell on a cross-country pub crawl as he gets an all-access tour of the nation's best neighborhood bars for any and every occasion.

[03/16/17 - 11:00 AM]
Syfy Announces Season 3 Premiere for "12 Monkeys" and Renews the Time Travel Thriller for Fourth and Final Season
The network also announced that the series' entire 10-episode third season will premiere over three consecutive nights, from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21 from 8-11PM ET/PT.

[03/16/17 - 10:35 AM]
Schedule Alert - Reelz April 2017 Premieres
"Nancy O'Dell Remembers," "Behind Closed Doors," "Exposed with Deborah Norville" and "National Enquirer Investigates" are all on tap next month.

[03/16/17 - 10:32 AM]
New Comedy Series "Downward Dog" Will Premiere in Sneak Peek, Wednesday, May 17, on ABC
The series, the first network comedy to have its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, will move to its regular time period, Tuesday nights at 8:00/7:00c, beginning May 23.

[03/16/17 - 10:21 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Goes Live-Live in All Time Zones for Final Four Telecasts of the Season
Jimmy Fallon (April 15), Chris Pine (May 6), Melissa McCarthy (May 13) and Dwayne Johnson (May 20) will close out the season as hosts.

[03/16/17 - 10:13 AM]
True Crime Network Investigation Discovery's Hit Series "Disappeared" Returns for an Eighth Season, Premiering with Milestone 100th Episode
ID's hit series is back, following the evidence trail of 13 new cases and featuring heartfelt interviews with law enforcement and loved ones, along with dramatic reenactments of the missing person's last known actions.

[03/16/17 - 10:00 AM]
ABC Comedies "The Goldbergs" and "Imaginary Mary" Head to WonderCon
Two ABC comedies are coming to WonderCon in full force on Friday, March 31, for two full hours at the Anaheim Convention Center.

[03/16/17 - 09:59 AM]
All-New Series "Problematic with Moshe Kasher" Premieres Tuesday, April 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central
From the mind of comedian Moshe Kasher, "Problematic" is a hyper-modern take on the casual daytime talk format of the 1980s, reimagined into a joke-fueled show for the digital generation.

[03/16/17 - 09:31 AM]
RuPaul Unveils Guest Judges for New Season of "Drag Race" Plus New Trailer
Once again, RuPaul will be joined by the hottest celebrities to help alongside show regulars Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews as they decide who will stay, lip-synch for their life or "Sashay Away."

[03/16/17 - 09:01 AM]
History(R) Boosts Commitment to Premium Documentary Programming Greenlighting 100+ Original Hours to Premiere in 2017
The increased investment in documentary programming is a complement to the network's ongoing non-fiction and scripted series strategy.

[03/16/17 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces Summer Premiere Dates
Newcomers "Salvation" and "Candy Crush" will join returning series "Big Brother" and "Zoo."

[03/16/17 - 08:15 AM]
Gayle King to Anchor "Princess Diana: Her Life - Her Death - The Truth," A New Two-Hour Primetime Special on the Life, the Legacy and the Loss of the Global Icon
The special - airing Monday, May 22 on CBS - will put to rest the many questions that still surround the crash that killed her.

[03/16/17 - 08:14 AM]
Reliance Games and AMC Launch "Into the Badlands Blade Battle" Mobile Game for iOS and Android Worldwide
Weekly events in the game will highlight key scenes and battles from Season 2, while fans are encouraged to battle and recruit new characters from the series.

[03/16/17 - 08:02 AM]
USA Network's Premiere of "Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina" to Feature Olympic Medalists Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski
The inaugural telecast premieres on USA on Easter Sunday, April 16 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/16/17 - 07:45 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Keeps Demo Crown, CBS Top Viewers
The Peacock's "Little Big Shots" leads the night in both categories.

[03/16/17 - 07:00 AM]
E!'s Famous Doctor Duo Is Back with All-New Episodes of Hit Series "Botched" Premiering Sunday, June 18 at 9 PM ET/PT
Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif are back in the operating room ready to fix the failed plastic surgeries that have crippled the lives and spirits of patients who have sought the doctors' help as their last hope.

[03/15/17 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 15
Updates include: FOX pushes production on "The Beast"; Monica Potter cast in "Wisdom of the Crowd" at CBS; and Eva Longoria, Ken Marino among those tapped for FOX's "Type A."

[03/15/17 - 01:18 PM]
Video: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" - Official Trailer (HBO)
Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne star in this adaptation of Rebecca Skloot's critically acclaimed, bestselling nonfiction book of the same name.

[03/15/17 - 12:41 PM]
Missy Peregrym Joins Season 2 of Syfy Action Series "Van Helsing"
Peregrym will play Scarlett Harker, a woman with a mysterious past who might help turn the tide against the vampires.

[03/15/17 - 12:24 PM]
Bravo Media and Mills Entertainment Unite Fan-Favorites from the Real Housewives Franchise for an Exclusive Live Tour
The first four tour dates, which kick-off spring 2017, will feature franchise favorites Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, and Kenya Moore from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and Sonja Morgan and Dorinda Medley from "The Real Housewives of New York City."

[03/15/17 - 12:00 PM]
Kelsea Ballerini, Alessia Cara and Jordan Fisher to Perform at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards
The three added performers are alumni of Radio Disney's "NBT" (Next Big Thing) program that champions young recording artists and showcases their personal journey as they pursue their musical dreams.

[03/15/17 - 11:34 AM]
CBS All Access Renews "The Good Fight" for Second Season
"We're only a few episodes into the first season and the reaction from CBS All Access subscribers and critics alike has been phenomenal," said Marc DeBevoise.

[03/15/17 - 11:19 AM]
HBO Renews Comedy Series "Crashing," Created by and Starring Pete Holmes, for Second Season
"Pete and Judd [Apatow] have proven to be the ultimate ambassadors for the standup comedy world," noted Amy Gravitt. "I'm delighted by the response to the show and am thrilled to welcome them back for a second season."

[03/15/17 - 11:05 AM]
HBO Documentary Films to Present Restored Version of Marcel Ophuls' "The Memory of Justice" April 24, Holocaust Remembrance Day, on HBO2
Following the film's restoration by the Academy Film Archive and The Film Foundation, the rarely seen epic was presented at the Berlin, Toronto and New York film festivals in 2015.

[03/15/17 - 11:00 AM]
FX Orders Season Two of "Legion"
"The first season of 'Legion' was a stunning achievement," said Eric Schrier. "More than a new series, 'Legion' is a wholly original take on the super hero genre."

[03/15/17 - 10:10 AM]
"Master of None" - Season 2 Date Announcement
The Aziz Ansari-led comedy will return exclusively on Netflix Friday, May 12.

[03/15/17 - 10:04 AM]
"Ghost Brothers" Premieres Moving to Fridays at 10/9c on TLC
The series features Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and Marcus Harvey, budding paranormal enthusiasts on a mission to find out if legendary haunted locations are the real deal.

[03/15/17 - 09:30 AM]
Video: "American Gods" Debuts New Trailer in Anticipation of April 30th Premiere
Fans will get a closer look into the epic journey of Shadow Moon and Mr. Wednesday with new footage from the fantasy series.

[03/15/17 - 09:07 AM]
New Family Bonds and Magical Friendship Adventures Await in Discovery Family's "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" Season Seven Premiere on Saturday, April 15 at 11:30a/10:30c
Additionally, guest stars William Shatner and Felicia Day join the cast for a very special episode in late summer.

[03/15/17 - 09:02 AM]
"SNL" Is Saturday's #1 Telecast, Up 20% vs. the Show's March Average Last Year
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, March 11.







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[11/13/24 - 02:02 PM]
Hit Detective Drama, "Shetland," Returns December 11 for Season Nine on BritBox
A double missing person's case blurs the lines between the personal and the professional, as Calder and Tosh are drawn into a labyrinthine investigation.

[11/13/24 - 01:59 PM]
Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd Each to Star in New "Ripped from the Headlines" Originals for Lifetime
The former stars in "Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story" on January 11; while the latter leads "Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story" on January 18.

[11/13/24 - 01:08 PM]
ESPN to Exclusively Present 2025 MLB Opening Day Doubleheader Featuring Both World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and American League Champion New York Yankees
The doubleheader begins on ESPN at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27 when Aaron Judge and the Yankees host Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the National League Central in 2024.

[11/13/24 - 11:30 AM]
"Doctor Odyssey" Series Premiere Swells +482% Over Live+Same Day Audience in Adults 18-49
Plus: "9-1-1" kicked off season eight with an action-packed three-episode story arc rising +156% in Total Viewers (12.64 million vs. 4.93 million) and +519% in Adults 18-49 (2.91 rating vs. 0.47 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audience.

[11/13/24 - 11:12 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Golden State Warriors Visit New Orleans Pelicans on November 22
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.

[11/13/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, "The Night Agent" is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), whose efforts to save The President in Season 1 earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in Season 2.

[11/13/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Winter Premiere Dates for 2024-25 Primetime Season
"Hollywood Squares," starring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore as the center square, and hosted by Nate Burleson, premieres Thursday, January 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[11/13/24 - 10:08 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Exclusive "Family Guy" Holiday Special
The special episode premieres on Monday, November 25 only on Hulu as a part of the year-round "Family Guy" 25th Anniversary Celebration!

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Onyx Collective's Sexy Legal Drama "Reasonable Doubt" Renewed for Season Three on Hulu
"Reasonable Doubt" centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline "Jax" Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case, all while trying to keep her life together.

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Say Nothing" - Official Trailer 2 - FX
FX's limited series is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.

[11/13/24 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Let The Games Begin! Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Holiday Special "Amazon Wish List Games"
All five episodes of the special are set to debut on Prime Video on November 20.

[11/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Channel's "Fa-La-La-Lidays" and Disney Jr.'s "Magical Holidays" Unwrap Festive Programming for the Whole Family
Highlights of "Disney Channel's Fa-la-la-lidays" include new animated holiday episodes of "Big City Greens" and "ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series."

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "The Later Daters" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six older singles shake off the dust and wade back into the dating pool with the help of their family and friends and a renowned relationship expert in this uplifting docuseries that proves it's never too late to find lasting love.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy," An "Entertainment Tonight" Special, to Air Friday, Nov. 29
This one-hour special, celebrating 293 episodes of "Blue Bloods," includes new exclusive interviews with the stars and recurring guest stars who share favorite memories and behind-the-scenes moments from the past 14 years.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Acorn TV to Debut "Acorn TV X TED: Transform Your Thinking"
The new series will consist of six episodes, each featuring five TED Talks with a common theme.