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[03/23/17 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 23
Updates include: Cinemax formally cancels "The Knick"; FOX shifts "Lucifer" episode order; and Amazon preps a trio of comedy pilots.

[03/23/17 - 07:32 PM]
"This Just In" Celebrates First Daytime Emmy Nomination
Since "This Just In's" 22 episode critically acclaimed first season on PopTV continues to be an overwhelming success, a second season is already planned.

[03/23/17 - 02:46 PM]
CBS Announces Mario Lopez as Host of "Candy Crush" Premiering Sunday, July 9 on CBS
In the new CBS series, the game that has become a worldwide phenomenon comes to life as teams of two people use their wits and physical agility to compete on enormous, interactive game boards featuring next generation technology.

[03/23/17 - 02:32 PM]
National Geographic Announces Ensemble Cast for Global Scripted Event Series "The Long Road Home," Based on Martha Raddatz's New York Times Best-Seller
Michael Kelly, Jason Ritter, E.J. Bonilla, Kate Bosworth, Sarah Wayne Callies, Noel Fisher and Jeremy Sisto star in the eight-part series.

[03/23/17 - 01:49 PM]
Bobby Moynihan Cast as Titular Voice of "Happy" for Syfy!
Moynihan joins the previously announced cast led by Chris Meloni, along with Lili Mirojnick, Patrick Fischler, Ritchie Coster and Zabryna Guevara.

[03/23/17 - 01:31 PM]
Amazon Studios to Launch Season Two of "Fortitude" on Prime Video in the US on Friday, April 14
Season two resumes as an Amazon Original Series with noted actor Dennis Quaid (Vantage Point) joining the ensemble cast.

[03/23/17 - 11:15 AM]
Eliza Dushku Joins the #1 New Series "Bull"
Dushku will play J.P. Nunnelly, the savvy head of the best criminal defense firm in New York, who is hired by Dr. Jason Bull (Michael Weatherly) when a member of his Trial Analysis Corporation team faces prison time.

[03/23/17 - 10:35 AM]
Spike TV Renews "Ink Master" for Season Ten and Greenlights "Ink Master Angels" Special
Season 9 of "Ink Master" debuts this June along with new episodes of spin-off series "Ink Master: Redemption."

[03/23/17 - 10:14 AM]
Final Four Episodes of "Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman" Beginning April 25 at 10PM on Science Channel
Freeman will challenge audiences once again to think about daring questions while taking a deeper look at the science behind topics such as hidden forces in the universe, aging, the future of Earth, and gun violence.

[03/23/17 - 10:07 AM]
Peabody Award-Winning Drama Series "The Leftovers" Returns for Its Third and Final Season April 16 on HBO
The Peabody Award-winning drama series follows the lives that were forever changed by the event that shook the world on October 14.

[03/23/17 - 09:25 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Returns on Top for FOX
The network leads the night among adults 18-49.

[03/23/17 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "The Handmaid's Tale" Full-Length Trailer Now Available
The series premieres with three episodes on April 26 with subsequent episodes streaming weekly on Wednesdays.

[03/23/17 - 09:03 AM]
E!'s "Second Wives Club" Premieres Thursday May 4th at 9PM ET/PT
The eight-episode, hour-long docu-series - previously known as "Famously Married" - follows six women who are married or engaged to wealthy, powerful men.

[03/23/17 - 09:01 AM]
Starz to Premiere Comedy Legend Documentary, "Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg," on Network Television on March 31st
Klein, Billy Crystal, Bill Maher, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Jay Leno, Don Rickles and Ray Romano are among those featured.

[03/23/17 - 09:00 AM]
History's New Series "Road Hauks" Premieres Saturday, April 8 Following the Return of "Counting Cars"
Kenny Hauk and his crew of expert mechanics and fabricators at Hauk Designs are history buffs who pride themselves on the ability to make builds that are both historic and have high-horsepower.

[03/23/17 - 08:02 AM]
Unbreakable! First Look and Guest Stars Announced for "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Season 3
This season brings some incredible new guest stars to Kimmy's world, including Laura Dern, Daveed Diggs, Rachel Dratch, Ray Liotta, Andrea Martin and Maya Rudolph.

[03/23/17 - 08:00 AM]
CBS Renews 18 Series for the 2017-2018 Season
Among the pickups are newcomers "Bull," "Kevin Can Wait," "MacGyver," "Man with a Plan" and "Superior Donuts."

[03/23/17 - 07:02 AM]
Video: WE tv's "Marriage Boot Camp: Family Edition" Releases New Supertease!
The most extreme relationship therapy boot camp is now trading couples for kin in "Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition."

[03/23/17 - 07:01 AM]
Disney Junior's Pugtastic New Animated Series "Puppy Dog Pals," Created by Comedian Harland Williams, Premieres Friday, April 14, on Disney Channel
The show follows two fun-loving pug brothers, Bingo and Rolly, whose thrill-seeking appetites take them on exhilarating adventures throughout their neighborhood and around the globe.

[03/23/17 - 06:15 AM]
"Tumble Leaf Spring-A-Ling Surprise" Debuts on April 4
In this special, everyone helps Bloom the bunny hunt for his lost eggs, which he plans to plant for a spectacular spring surprise, and Fig uncovers many other signs of the bright and sunny season of spring along the way.

[03/23/17 - 06:01 AM]
"The Perfect Catch," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie About Stepping Up to the Plate, Stars Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker and Premieres April 22
The film is part of Hallmark Channel's popular and highly-rated "Spring Fling" programming event.

[03/23/17 - 05:26 AM]
Filming Starts on New Psychological Thriller "Requiem" from New Pictures for BBC One and Netflix
The cast includes Lydia Wilson, Joel Fry, James Frecheville, Clare Rushbrook, Tara Fitzgerald, Richard Harrington, Joanna Scanlan, Brendan Coyle, Sian Reese Williams, Dyfan Dwyfor and Ifan Huw Thomas.

[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.







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[05/06/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 08:53 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 08:31 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 08:02 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 12:31 AM]
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A newly reunited father and son grapple with new beginnings after tragedy, but can they manage to fill the void left by a beloved wife and mother?

[05/06/24 - 12:12 AM]
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[05/06/24 - 12:01 AM]
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