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[03/30/17 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 30
Updates include: J. Michael Straczynski's "Red Mars" shelved by Spike TV; Tyler Labine is one of "Hannah Royce's Questionable Choices" at CBS; and Raza Jaffrey tapped for Netflix's "Lost in Space."

[03/30/17 - 01:50 PM]
ABC News' New Primetime Special Reexamines Princess Diana's Final Days, Sunday, May 7
The two-hour broadcast is hosted by former ABC News "Nightline" co-anchor Martin Bashir.

[03/30/17 - 01:33 PM]
National Geographic Documentary Films and Academy Award-Winning Directors Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin Mark the 25th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots with the Powerful New Film "LA 92"
The film premieres at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, April 21 followed by a broadcast debut on National Geographic Channel.

[03/30/17 - 01:12 PM]
"Mann & Wife" Season Premiere on Bounce Reaches One Million Viewers, Episode 302 Becomes Bounce's Highest-Rated Original Sitcom Telecast Ever
Bounce TV spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 28.

[03/30/17 - 12:48 PM]
Adult Swim Greenlights Two Action-Packed New Animated Series - "Apollo Gauntlet" and "Hot Streets" to Debut in 2017
These two new series continue the network's commitment to producing new and innovative programming for its fans.

[03/30/17 - 11:02 AM]
ABC's "Shark Tank" to Hold Open Casting Call at NY TechDay in New York City on Tuesday, April 18
TechDay launched with a goal of fostering and highlighting emerging technology.

[03/30/17 - 11:01 AM]
Seeso Unveils Summer 2017 Programming Slate
Highlights include the return of "HarmonQuest" (July 27) and the launch of "There's... Johnny!" (August 24).

[03/30/17 - 11:01 AM]
America Will Decide Who Will Be in the Next Great "Boy Band" This Summer on ABC
The 10-episode series will capture the audition process and behind-the-scenes excitement where young vocal talents compete for a chance to show the world that they have what it takes to win a coveted spot in the band and receive a recording contract with Hollywood Records.

[03/30/17 - 10:25 AM]
Video: "American Gods" Unveils Main Titles Prior to April 30th Premiere
Fans get a first look at the opening for the series which pairs Old and New God relics in a totem of gigantic proportions.

[03/30/17 - 10:12 AM]
"The Ranch: Part 3" Announces Premiere Date/First Look Photos
Look for another 10 episodes beginning Friday, June 16 on Netflix.

[03/30/17 - 10:07 AM]
Lifetime and National Women's Soccer League Broadcast Schedule & On-Air Talent Announcement
Featuring Jenn Hildreth, Aly Wagner, and Dalen Cuff, with special appearances by Kate Markgraf, the NWSL Game of the Week on Lifetime will air Saturdays beginning at 3:30pm ET with a 30-minute pregame show leading up to kickoff at 4pm ET.

[03/30/17 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Game of Thrones" - New Season 7 Promo
Check out the latest tease for the seventh season, due Sunday, July 16 on HBO.

[03/30/17 - 09:35 AM]
Mic Drop! Paramount Network Renews "Lip Sync Battle" for Season Four
Season three of "Lip Sync Battle" is in production now with new episodes debuting on Spike Thursday, April 20 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/30/17 - 09:34 AM]
Paramount Network Announces Big, Bold, and Ambitious Premium Programming Lineup for First Quarter of 2018
Among the other returning favorites that will premiere new seasons in the first quarter of 2018 include "Ink Master," "Bar Rescue," and Bellator MMA.

[03/30/17 - 09:08 AM]
Cartoon Network Announces New Content Slate for 2017-18 Upfront Season
"Cartoon Network has cracked the code on how a leading media brand can engage with fans through true total consumption," said Donna Speciale.

[03/30/17 - 09:01 AM]
"Vegas Rat Rods" Heats Up Motor Mondays with Outrageous New Builds
The new season premieres Monday, April 24 at 10:00/9:00c on Discovery Channel.

[03/30/17 - 08:52 AM]
AMC Announces Initial Guest Lineup for "Talking with Chris Hardwick"
On tap are Michelle Monaghan, Charlie Hunnam, Connie Britton, Justin Theroux, Bryan Cranston, Elijah Wood, Damon Lindelof, Neil deGrasse Tyson and the cast of "Silicon Valley."

[03/30/17 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer and Key Art for "The Mars Generation"
The film follows a group of trainees, ages 15-18, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center as they prepare to become the engineers, astrophysicists and astronauts of tomorrow.

[03/30/17 - 08:25 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Keeps FOX on Top in Adults 18-49
The network wins the evening in demos while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[03/30/17 - 08:15 AM]
Season Four of Disney Junior's Humanitas Prize-Winning Series "Sofia the First" Debuts Friday, April 28, on Disney Channel
The new season will find Sofia taking on a bigger role as a protector of her kingdom and will also have her visiting a new enchanted world called "The Mystic Isles."

[03/30/17 - 08:00 AM]
HBO-RAI Original Drama Series "My Brilliant Friend," Based on the Bestselling Book by Elena Ferrante, to Begin Production This Summer
The eight-episode drama series comes from Saverio Costanzo ("Private," "The Solitude of Prime Numbers," "Hungry Hearts"), who directs all eight episodes.

[03/30/17 - 05:43 AM]
ID Debuts Two World Premiere Newsmagazines with Emmy Award-Winning Journalists Tony Harris and Maria Elena Salinas
"Scene of the Crime with Tony Harris" and "The Real Story with Maria Elena Salinas" are both on tap for next month.

[03/29/17 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 29
Updates include: Jay R. Ferguson, Lindsey Kraft are "Living Biblically" for CBS; Michael Landes cast in FOX's "Linda from HR"; and Jonathan Herman to adapt "Home Before Daylight" for Amazon.

[03/29/17 - 03:02 PM]
"Black Lightning" First-Look Image Revealed
Cress Williams stars as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning.

[03/29/17 - 12:38 PM]
ABC's "Match Game" to Replace "Time After Time" on Sunday Nights Beginning April 2
The game show will fill the 9:00/8:00c hour effective immediately.

[03/29/17 - 12:23 PM]
"The Late Late Show with James Corden" to Air Special Episode Following March Madness Championship Game April 3
Special correspondents Malcolm and Margaret Corden, James Corden's parents, will report live from the championship game in Phoenix.

[03/29/17 - 12:01 PM]
Radio Disney Adds Hailee Steinfeld, Noah Cyrus, Julia Michaels and Grace VanderWaal to Its Lineup of Performers for the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards
The four rising female artists who have dominated the pop charts join previously announced Kelsea Ballerini, Alessia Cara, Jordan Fisher and Train for the fifth anniversary show.

[03/29/17 - 11:32 AM]
NBC Olympics and Snap Inc. Expand Partnership to Bring 2018 Olympic Winter Games Coverage to Snapchatters in the U.S.
NBC Olympics will work with BuzzFeed to co-produce the Publisher Stories.

[03/29/17 - 10:21 AM]
Bravo Media's "Southern Charm Savannah" Premieres Monday, May 8 at 10PM ET/PT
The series will follow six lifelong friends as they set out to make their mark in this world, all while navigating their legacies, love lives, and personal relationships.

[03/29/17 - 10:09 AM]
Parade of Stars to Appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" for Four-Night Stand at Universal Orlando Resort April 3-6
Vin Diesel, Shaquille O'Neal, Pitbull, Blake Shelton, Scott Eastwood, Dwayne Johnson, Nicole Richie, Flo Rida, Jay Leno and Jason Derulo are all on tap.

[03/29/17 - 08:47 AM]
"The Mindy Project" Renewed for Sixth and Final Season on Hulu
Look for the swan song to premiere in September 2017 on Hulu.

[03/29/17 - 08:33 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Hangs Onto Top Spot in Demos
CBS however takes home the top spot among total viewers.

[03/29/17 - 08:04 AM]
Special Guests Announced for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Debuting April 29
Previously announced special guests include Neil Young inducting Pearl Jam, Jackson Browne inducting Joan Baez, and Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush inducting Yes.

[03/29/17 - 07:44 AM]
Netflix Renews "Santa Clarita Diet" for Season Two
Production on the second season will begin this summer.

[03/29/17 - 07:00 AM]
Wedding Bells Ring for Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell as Hosts of Freeform's "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings" Special Airing Sunday, May 7
The 90-minute special will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the one-of-a-kind weddings and magical engagements that take place at Disney Destinations around the globe.

[03/29/17 - 06:06 AM]
"Thunderbirds Are Go" (Season 3) Debuts on April 21
From their hidden island base in the South Pacific, the five Tracy brothers pilot remarkable, cutting-edge Thunderbird vehicles from the depths of the oceans to the highest reaches of space - all for one purpose: to help others in need.

[03/29/17 - 06:02 AM]
Amazon Greenlights Untitled McLaren Racing Docuseries Exclusively for Prime Video
The series follows McLaren, founded in 1963, as they prepare to challenge for the 2017 World Championship, with new Executive Director and former racer Zak Brown leading the famed racing organization.

[03/29/17 - 06:01 AM]
Taylor Cole and Steve Lund Star in "The Art of Us" Premiering May 20
The film also has a prominent story arc for "Vincent the Dog" and other adorable canines, part of Crown Media Family Networks' global pet initiative.

[03/29/17 - 05:30 AM]
"52nd Academy of Country Music Awards(TM)" Can't-Miss Collaborations & Presenters Announced
The featured collaborations will include 14-time ACM Award(R) winner and 14-time ACM Awards host Reba McEntire and contemporary Christian artist Lauren Daigle performing "Back to God."

[03/29/17 - 05:02 AM]
Video: "Get Me Roger Stone" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The original documentary launches globally on Netflix May 12 and will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23.

[03/28/17 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 28
Updates include: Robert Patrick tapped for "Lore" at Amazon; Ryan Hansen cast in "Real Life" for CBS; and Billy Eichner tapped for FX's "American Horror Story."

[03/28/17 - 05:58 PM]
Video: "Dimension 404" - Official Trailer
The new anthology series premieres Tuesday, April 4 on Hulu.

[03/28/17 - 02:16 PM]
Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman Handcraft Their Return to NBC with Six-Episode Order for "The Handmade Project"
The competition series celebrates artisanship and the makers who can create amazing things with their hands ... and a few tools too.

[03/28/17 - 01:39 PM]
"Rescue Dog to Super Dog" Gives Assistance and Comfort to Those in Need and Purpose and a Forever Home to Rescue Dogs
In Animal Planet's new series, shelter dogs are given a second chance to become a companion to someone in need.

[03/28/17 - 01:22 PM]
24-Hour Disney Junior Channel Celebrates 4 Years at #1 Turbocharged by "Mickey and the Roadster Racers"
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[03/28/17 - 01:15 PM]
Animal Owners Look to Make Big Changes for Their Overweight Pets in Animal Planet's "My Fat Pet"
In Animal Planet's all-new series, animal expert and trainer Travis Brorsen works with pets and their owners through a four-month long weight-loss journey.

[03/28/17 - 01:01 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Returns in April with All-Star Lineups
Look for Louis C.K. and The Chainsmokers on April 8 followed by Jimmy Fallon and Harry Styles on April 15.

[03/28/17 - 12:58 PM]
NBC to Broadcast All Winter Olympic Programming Live Across All Time Zones
Whether daytime, primetime or late night, all U.S. viewers will be able to watch NBC's coverage of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games from PyeongChang, South Korea, at the same time.

[03/28/17 - 12:38 PM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Goes Beyond the Iconic Franco Zeffirelli Miniseries in "The Real Jesus of Nazareth"
40 years later, the actor who portrayed the Son of God, Robert Powell, is returning to the Holy Land to seek out clues to the real historical figure who inspired Christianity.

[03/28/17 - 11:44 AM]
Nickelodeon Wins 1Q 17 with All Kids' Demos, Marks Yearly Growth and Captures All Top Ten Shows for Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the quarter to date.







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[06/30/26 - 12:21 PM]
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[06/30/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[06/30/26 - 11:05 AM]
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[06/30/26 - 09:48 AM]
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[06/30/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[06/30/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[06/30/26 - 09:00 AM]
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[06/30/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[06/30/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[06/30/26 - 07:31 AM]
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[06/30/26 - 07:00 AM]
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[06/29/26 - 12:55 PM]
ESPN Films' "The Day Diego Returned to the Azteca" Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and Premieres on ESPN July 3
The film tells the extraordinary and little-known story of Diego Armando Maradona's only return to Estadio Azteca after leading Argentina to the 1986 FIFA World Cup title.

[06/29/26 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix's Upcoming Comedy Series "A Hundred Percent" Rounds Out Cast with Tiffany Boone, Lisa Gilroy and Diane Lane
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[06/29/26 - 11:30 AM]
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