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[03/22/17 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 22
Updates include: Kristen Johnston cast in "Real Life" at CBS; Beau Garrett to visit "The Good Doctor" for ABC; and David Boreanaz tapped as new lead of Seal Team 6 drama at CBS.

[03/22/17 - 04:38 PM]
Outdoor Lifestyles Drive Double-Digit Ratings Growth on Great American Country
To build on that success in 2017, the network will deliver 254 hours of programming that focus on road trips, RV living and cool cabins.

[03/22/17 - 04:18 PM]
Jackson Galaxy Returns in Animal Planet's "My Cat from Hell" on Saturday, April 29
Between working with a cat named after him and saving the lives of 50 kittens, Jackson delves into his personal evolution exploring his past, present and future as he connects with remarkable felines in some of the most extreme circumstances.

[03/22/17 - 04:15 PM]
Travel Channel Programming Takes Off with Awesome Adventures in 2017
The network has commissioned more than 390 new hours of programming this year, including several freshman series and more than 18 pilots.

[03/22/17 - 04:11 PM]
NBC Bumps "Powerless" for Another "Trial & Error" Encore on Thursday
Look for a rebroadcast of the "A Wrench in the Case" episode at 8:30/7:30c.

[03/22/17 - 03:45 PM]
FOX Announces Summer Premiere Dates
This summer, Thursdays are all about match-making and music, with the debuts of "Love Connection" and "Beat Shazam" on May 25.

[03/22/17 - 03:18 PM]
HGTV Programming Primed and Ready for More Ratings Success in 2017
The cable channel is amplifying its 2017 programming lineup with an impressive 567 hours of original programming, including nine new series and fresh episodes of 28 popular titles.

[03/22/17 - 03:03 PM]
"Archer, P.I." Augmented Reality App Lets Fans Solve Cases Like Detective Sterling Archer
The multiplatform augmented reality app encourages fans to interact with "Archer: Dreamland" on screen and with real world objects to win prizes and solve cases.

[03/22/17 - 02:02 PM]
Dynamic Renovations of Vintage Properties, Beachfront Homes, Backyard Buildings and Swimming Pools Enhance DIY Network Programming Roster in 2017
The network is loading in 301 hours of new original programming in 2017, including 12 new series, 27 returning favorites and 22 one-hour specials.

[03/22/17 - 01:47 PM]
Bravo Media's "Top Chef" Packs Its Knives and Heads to Colorado for Season 15
Set to premiere later this year, the series returns with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, along with Gail Simmons and Graham Elliot at the judges table.

[03/22/17 - 01:15 PM]
John Cho Joins "Difficult People" Season Three
Cho has been cast for a multi-episode arc in the third season.

[03/22/17 - 01:13 PM]
USA Network Pilot "Unsolved: The Murders of Biggie and Tupac" (WT) Announces Additional Casting Including the Role of Sean "Puffy" Combs
Luke James is set to play Sean "Puffy" Combs, the young and wildly successful founder of Bad Boy Records, the label of Christopher Wallace, aka Biggie Smalls.

[03/22/17 - 12:43 PM]
Bravo Media Delivers Top Shelf Drama on the Three-Part Reunion of "Vanderpump Rules" Beginning Monday, April 3 at 8 PM ET/PT
Jax Taylor, Stassi Schroeder, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Tom Schwartz, Kristen Doute and Brittany Catwright hold nothing back as they answer the tough questions.

[03/22/17 - 11:09 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Recounts the Chaotic Days Following the Rodney King Verdict in "The Lost Tapes: LA Riots"
This latest installment of Smithsonian Channel's chilling series "The Lost Tapes" recaptures the chaotic days following the Rodney King verdict with powerful media coverage, home videos, gripping photographs and LAPD recordings.

[03/22/17 - 10:08 AM]
Video: "Mystery Science Theater 3000" - New Season Trailer
A Kickstarter starter campaign, spearheaded by Joel Hodgson and Shout! Factory, surpassed the goal of funding the production of 14 new episodes and set the world record as the highest-funded film and TV crowdfunding campaign in history.

[03/22/17 - 10:07 AM]
Diane Sawyer Interviews Caitlyn Jenner Two Years After Groundbreaking ABC News Special, Friday, April 21
ABC News Anchor Diane Sawyer will interview Caitlyn Jenner two years after the first exclusive one-on-one with the former Olympian.

[03/22/17 - 10:00 AM]
Additional Performers Announced for the "52nd ACM Awards"
Lauren Daigle, Faith Hill, Sam Hunt, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, Cole Swindell, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban have been added to the stellar lineup of performers.

[03/22/17 - 09:19 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Stay on Top
ABC, CBS, FOX and The CW split the silver among adults 18-49.

[03/22/17 - 09:07 AM]
Discovery to Air "NASA: 60 Years and Beyond" Directed by Rory Kennedy
As this historic institution celebrates its 60th anniversary, Discovery once again shines a spotlight on NASA and the vital role it has to play moving forward into the coming decades.

[03/22/17 - 08:15 AM]
FOX Sports Inks Deal for Professional 3-on-3 Basketball League BIG3's Inaugural Season
BIG3 Founder Ice Cube and President & Commissioner Roger Mason Jr. made the official announcement this morning on FS1's "Skip & Shannon: Undisputed."

[03/22/17 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Trailer Just Released for "Love Actually" Reunion Film - "Red Nose Day Actually" - Airing in NBC's "Red Nose Day Special" on May 25
From an original script by Richard Curtis, the founder of Red Nose Day, the short film revisits the characters of the 2003 film "Love Actually" to discover what they're up to in 2017.

[03/22/17 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On" Launches Globally on Netflix Friday, April 21
Produced by Rashida Jones, Jill Bauer and Ronna Gradus, "Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On" is a six-part anthology series, based off their acclaimed feature documentary, "Hot Girls Wanted."

[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.







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[06/11/26 - 11:31 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 11:01 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 09:43 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 08:46 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 08:31 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 08:00 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 07:24 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 07:16 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 05:01 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 02:01 AM]
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[06/11/26 - 12:01 AM]
Hadewych Minis and Geert van Rampelberg to Star in New Netflix Series Directed by Paula van der Oest
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