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[03/21/17 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 21
Updates include: Amy Brenneman to lead "The Get" for CBS; Valerie Cruz signs onto "The Resident" at FOX; and Kyle Howard is one of "Hannah Royce's Questionable Choices" at CBS.

[03/21/17 - 01:05 PM]
History Announces New Anthology Scripted Series in Development, "The Commanders"
"The Commanders" would include limited series ranging from four to ten hours in length that initially would delve into the gripping stories of Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Theodore Roosevelt, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.

[03/21/17 - 12:38 PM]
Cher, Anjelica Huston, Elizabeth Smart, Yolanda Hadid and Cat Deeley Join Lifetime for New Projects
Making today's announcement, Liz Gateley, EVP and Head of Programming stated: "We are proud to launch such a robust offering of innovative programming with this award-winning group of talent."

[03/21/17 - 12:01 PM]
Ashley Judd Spies for EPIX in "Berlin Station" Season Two
As previously announced, also new to the cast this season is Keke Palmer as series regular, April Lewis.

[03/21/17 - 10:37 AM]
Catch Up On "Better Call Saul" and Revisit the Best of "Breaking Bad" Featuring Saul Goodman and Gus Fring
Season three of "Better Call Saul" rolls out on Monday, April 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/21/17 - 10:18 AM]
truTV to Broadcast First-Ever 360-Degree Live Stream Through Snapchat Ad Unit
The exclusive live stream will be broadcast tonight from the network's premiere event for its new comedic lifestyle series "Upscale with Prentice Penny" the night of the show's linear premiere at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/21/17 - 09:29 AM]
When the Outside World Comes to Tanana "Yukon Men" Must Fight to Preserve Their Way of Life
The sixth season returns to Discovery on Friday, April 21 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/21/17 - 09:06 AM]
Emmy Winning "Biography" Franchise Returns to A+E Networks
The Emmy Award-winning "Biography," which will focus on meaningful events or personalities and their impact on our culture, will begin to roll out on A&E, History and Lifetime domestically and internationally across all platforms beginning this spring.

[03/21/17 - 08:23 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Holds Off "DWTS" Return in 18-49
ABC's reality franchise however wins the night among total viewers.

[03/21/17 - 08:01 AM]
USA Network to Air Live "WrestleMania" Kickoff Show on Sunday, April 2 at 6/5c
Additionally, fans can tune in to the "WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" special following "Monday Night Raw" on Monday, April 3.

[03/21/17 - 06:30 AM]
"Stayin' Alive: A Grammy(R) Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees" to Air April 16
The concert showcases musicians from multiple genres performing classic songs made famous by the Bee Gees and features special appearances by Cynthia Erivo, John Travolta and Wilmer Valderrama.

[03/21/17 - 06:03 AM]
Velocity Announces That Ant Anstead Will Join Mike Brewer as the New Co-Host and Lead Mechanic for Season 14 of "Wheeler Dealers": Edd China Departs After 13 Seasons
Ant Anstead is the former host of the Channel 4 series "For the Love of Cars" and previously hosted "Building Cars Live" for BBC2.

[03/20/17 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 20
Updates include: Peyton List signs onto "Mission Control" at CBS; Colin Farrell, Yorgos Lanthimos team for limited series at Amazon; and Tommy Flanagan tapped for NBC's "Redliners."

[03/20/17 - 04:01 PM]
OWN Drama Series Deliver Strong Ratings with Season Finale of "The Haves and the Have Nots" and Season Two Premiere of "Greenleaf"
OWN further spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15.

[03/20/17 - 03:29 PM]
Hulu Renews "Shut Eye" for Season Two
John Shiban will serve as Showrunner/Executive Producer for the second season.

[03/20/17 - 01:59 PM]
Travel Channel's Hit Series "Expedition Unknown" Scores Highest-Rated Episode Ever
Travel Channel further spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 15.

[03/20/17 - 01:33 PM]
A&E Network Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "The Lowe Files" from Executive Producer Rob Lowe
The nine episode series will follow Rob Lowe and his two sons, Matthew and John Owen, as they travel through the country to explore infamous unsolved mysteries, a curiosity that Rob has had since his early childhood days and has now been passed down to his boys.

[03/20/17 - 01:24 PM]
Peter Sarsgaard Joins Hulu's "The Looming Tower"
He's set as Martin Schmidt, a CIA analyst who invariably believes he's by far the smartest person in the room.

[03/20/17 - 12:50 PM]
2017 NCAA Tournament Is Most-Watched in 24 Years Across Television Through First Sunday, Plus Record-Setting Digital Consumption
CBS and Turner spin the numbers for their NCAA coverage to date.

[03/20/17 - 12:49 PM]
2017 People's Choice Award Winner for "Favorite Cable TV Comedy," Freeform's "Baby Daddy," Hits 9-Month Highs for Its Season 6 Premiere
Freeform further spins the numbers for Monday, March 13.

[03/20/17 - 12:37 PM]
Animal Planet's "The Vet Life" Returns with a Wild Variety of Animal Clientele Alongside Texas-Sized Family Fun
The second season premieres on Saturday, April 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/20/17 - 12:11 PM]
All Is Fair in Love and Decor When Bravo Media's New Series "Cyrus vs. Cyrus: Design and Conquer" Premieres Thursday, May 25
This mother-daughter design duo embarks on a new adventure making over luxurious homes in need of a face lift, with special appearances by other members of the Cyrus clan including Billy Ray, Miley, Noah, Trace and Braison.

[03/20/17 - 11:30 AM]
CBS and Warner Bros. Television Announce New Two-Year Broadcast Agreement for "The Big Bang Theory"
With the new agreement, broadcast television's #1 scripted series in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 has been renewed through the 2018-2019 season.

[03/20/17 - 11:28 AM]
Comedy Central Announces Talent Lineup for "Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents..." - Series Formerly Known as "The Half Hour" to Premiere Fall 2017 on Comedy Central
This season will feature performances from Adam Cayton-Holland, Anthony Devito, Jo Firestone, Solomon Georgio, Casey James Salengo, Sam Jay, Josh Johnson, Joel Kim Booster, Lashonda Lester, Chris Redd, Yamaneika Saunders, Julio Torres, Shane Torres, and Jenny Zigrino.

[03/20/17 - 11:00 AM]
ACM Award Nominee Kelsea Ballerini to Perform on the "52nd Academy of Country Music Awards" Live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 2 on CBS
Previous ACM Award winner Kelsea Ballerini received two nominations this year including Female Vocalist of the Year and Video of the Year Presented by Xfinity for "Peter Pan."

[03/20/17 - 10:45 AM]
Season Two of E!'s Hit Series "Famously Single" Set to Premiere Sunday, July 9th at 10 PM ET/PT
Through the eight, hour-long episodes, viewers will watch some of Hollywood's most notorious daters be pushed to their limits as they embark on a journey to heal their past and move towards finally finding true love.

[03/20/17 - 10:16 AM]
"Mann & Wife" Season Three Premieres Tues. March 28 at 9:00 PM (ET) with Two All-New Episodes Back-to-Back on Bounce
All-new Mann & Wife episodes will continue to premiere Tuesday nights at 9:00 pm (ET) through the spring on Bounce.

[03/20/17 - 10:02 AM]
Penelope Cruz Cast as Donatella Versace in "Versace: American Crime Story"
Production of "Versace: American Crime Story" is scheduled to begin in April and air in 2018.

[03/20/17 - 10:00 AM]
Kevin James Brings All-New Original Stand-Up Comedy Special to Netflix in 2018
A comedian, producer, writer and Emmy-nominated actor, James is an established and well-respected staple in entertainment today.

[03/20/17 - 09:46 AM]
Video: "The Wizard of Lies" - Tease (HBO)
Starring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer as Bernie and Ruth Madoff, the film examines Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme - his deception, lies and cover-up, all as the financier's wife and sons are catapulted into a harsh and unrelenting spotlight.

[03/20/17 - 09:41 AM]
Discovery Explores the Complex Collapse of the Historic New England Cod Fishery in "Sacred Cod"
The film - premiering Thursday, April 13 - chronicles the collapse of America's oldest fishery.

[03/20/17 - 09:15 AM]
Comedy Central Renews "Detroiters" for a Second Season to Premiere in 2018
"Sam and Tim's sweet, goofy friendship is so infectious, we've noticed people being nicer to each other," said Kent Alterman. "Perhaps we'll set season two in D.C."

[03/20/17 - 08:35 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA Men's Basketball Gives CBS Another Boost
The Eye once again leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/20/17 - 08:15 AM]
BBC America Greenlights New Original Series "Top Gear America"
The series will be hosted by racing enthusiast and veteran film and television actor William Fichtner, world champion drag racer Antron Brown, and premier British automotive journalist Tom "Wookie" Ford.

[03/20/17 - 03:02 AM]
Catherine Bell and Victor Webster Begin Production on "Love Finds Its Way" A Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original World Premiere July 9
"Catherine Bell is so beloved by our viewers who through her 'Good Witch' series and original movies has created a character who feels like everyone's own personal good luck charm," said Michelle Vicary.

[03/19/17 - 08:43 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, NCAA Hold Off ABC, NBA
The Eye wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/18/17 - 08:35 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Demos with NCAA Coverage
The Eye wins the night among adults 18-49 while ABC is the most-watched network.

[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.







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[03/26/26 - 11:30 AM]
BET and Paramount+ Announce the Sixth Season Renewal of Multi-Emmy-Nominated Comedy "The Ms. Pat Show"
The upcoming season will be among the first BET originals to stream on Paramount+, which becomes the new streaming home for BET content beginning in June, bringing the beloved series to a global platform with nearly 80 million subscribers.

[03/26/26 - 11:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Springs Into April with Back-to-Back Episodes
Jack Black and Colman Domingo will host on April 4 and April 11, respectively.

[03/26/26 - 10:03 AM]
Sony Pictures Television Advertiser Sales Heads Into 2026 Upfront Bringing Advertisers Branded Content Opportunities Within High Volume of Originals and a Safe Harbor of Entertainment Programming
The studio continues to elevate its media investment opportunities for advertisers through Game Show Network, a top 10 cable network and a top five general entertainment network.

[03/26/26 - 09:30 AM]
New Docuseries "Building Back America's Trades" Premieres April 11 on Magnolia Network
The series chronicles the stories of students, mentors, and teachers as they remake the trades industry and themselves.

[03/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Testament of Ann Lee" - Trailer - Hulu
The Amanda Seyfried-led film from writer-director Mona Fastvold streams on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ March 31.

[03/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
ESPN and World Series of Poker Reach Multi-Year Agreement to Bring Main Event Back to ESPN Beginning This Summer
ESPN will deliver over 100 hours of comprehensive, multiplatform coverage of the WSOP Main Event ($10,000 No-Limit Hold'em World Championship) from 1A of the Main Event beginning July 2 on the ESPN App.

[03/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Sonya Walger Signs on to Recur as Freya in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Freya is a Vanir goddess and princess who practices powerful, ancient magic.

[03/26/26 - 09:00 AM]
Hosted by Johnny Knoxville, The Iconic Reality Competition "Fear Factor" Is Coming Back with a Two-Week Special Event Designed to Push Contestants Further Than Ever
"Fear Factor: 48 Hours of Fear" premieres with Part 1 on Thursday, May 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Part 2 on Thursday, May 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

[03/26/26 - 08:31 AM]
WWE & Tony Hinchcliffe Partner with Netflix on "Kill Tony: WrestleMania"
The comedy special will premiere exclusively on Netflix on Monday, April 20, as part of a massive double event alongside the annual Raw after WrestleMania.

[03/26/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A heated dispute between an equestrian trainer and his student spirals into a grisly act of violence in this twisty true-crime documentary.

[03/26/26 - 08:12 AM]
Video: Disney+ Releases "Raising Chelsea" Trailer, Featuring Never-Before-Seen Footage of Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo's Parenthood Journey
The trailer provides viewers with a glimpse of the couple's world as they prepare to navigate parenthood for the first time.

[03/26/26 - 08:05 AM]
Video: Tubi Serves Up Scares with the Trailer for "Hive," A New Thriller Starring Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez, Premiering Friday April 17th
The horror-thriller is about a strict, anxious teenager (Xochitl Gomez) who loses the child she's babysitting and must brave a sinister force hiding in plain sight among the children in the playground.

[03/26/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Stranger Things: Tales from '85" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries... and an all-new breed of strange.

[03/26/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer for Highly Anticipated Series, "The House of the Spirits"
The first three episodes premiere April 29, with new episodes released weekly, culminating with the series' final three episodes on May 13.

[03/26/26 - 07:07 AM]
ESPN to Air Celebrating "Pat Summitt: Live Reunion Special," Presented by Eli Lilly and Company, on March 29
The one-hour television special, produced by Omaha Productions, celebrates the remarkable life and lasting impact of Pat Summitt, the iconic Tennessee women's basketball head coach who won eight national championships and helped transform the sport.