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[04/04/17 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 4
Updates include: FXX cancels "Man Seeking Woman"; Netflix gives third season to "A Series of Unfortunate Events"; and Osric Chau named regular on BBC America's "Dirk Gently."

[04/04/17 - 01:36 PM]
"Invader Zim" Returns to Nickelodeon in All-New Original TV Movie Based on Fan-Favorite Animated Series
The 2D-animated TV movie, produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, will show the latest and greatest ridiculous attempt at world domination by the universe's worst alien invader ever.

[04/04/17 - 01:30 PM]
Iliza Is Making Her Mark in Late-Night; "Truth & Iliza" to Launch May 2 with Six-Week Run on Freeform and All Freeform Platforms
The show will be centered around a themed question which Iliza will seek to answer using audience interaction, field pieces, commentary and, of course, jokes.

[04/04/17 - 12:13 PM]
USA Network Renews "Colony" for Season 3
"Colony" will return next year for a third season with 13 new episodes.

[04/04/17 - 12:01 PM]
"The Purge" TV Series in Development for USA Network
Blumhouse will team up with Universal Cable Productions and Purge creator James DeMonaco to develop an entirely new chapter of the franchise for television.

[04/04/17 - 12:01 PM]
Disney Channel Orders "Raven's Home" Comedy Series, A Spin-Off of Its Global Hit "That's So Raven"
Production on the multi-camera series is set to begin this month in Los Angeles for a scheduled premiere in 2017.

[04/04/17 - 10:42 AM]
"The Handmaid's Tale" Art Release
The first 3 episodes premiere on Wednesday, April 26 on Hulu with one each week following.

[04/04/17 - 10:31 AM]
1.5 Million Viewers Watched "The Kennedys-After Camelot" World Premiere on Reelz
Reelz spins the numbers for Sunday, April 2.

[04/04/17 - 10:27 AM]
The Academy and ABC Announce Key Dates for 90th Oscars(R)
The Academy Awards(R) presentation will air live on ABC on Oscar(R) Sunday, March 4, 2018.

[04/04/17 - 10:09 AM]
Travel Channel Greenlights New Season of Hit Series "Booze Traveler"
The network has begun shooting 16 new hourlong episodes in locations such as Colorado, Norway, Costa Rica and the Caribbean.

[04/04/17 - 10:05 AM]
Cooking Channel Serves Up the Freshest New Culinary Competition Series "Farmers' Market Flip"
Host Jeff Mahin presides over the competition beginning on Thursday, April 20, as two teams of talented chefs shop for the freshest, seasonal ingredients the farmers' market has to offer.

[04/04/17 - 09:49 AM]
Digital Premiere of New IFC Series "Brockmire" Notches More Than 2 Million Views in One Week
IFC spins the digital numbers for the series to date.

[04/04/17 - 09:32 AM]
New Discovery Series to Follow Search for Drug Lord Pablo Escobar's Lost Millions
Doug and Ben are former CIA case officers on a mission to once and for all solve the mystery.

[04/04/17 - 09:04 AM]
Bravo Media Hits Rewind When "Andy Cohen's Then & Now" Premieres Wednesday, May 3 at 10PM ET/PT
In each episode, host and executive producer Andy Cohen, alongside his newsmaker and celebrity guests, dive into some of the biggest headlines today then look back at a handful of iconic years in popular culture to ask, "How did we get here?"

[04/04/17 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Go Back to Green Gables with All New Trailer for "Anne" - Coming to Netflix May 12th
The reimagining of the beloved novel, "Anne of Green Gables," stars Amybeth McNulty, Geraldine James and R.H. Thomson and comes from Moira Walley-Beckett.

[04/04/17 - 09:01 AM]
Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist: "Marvel's The Defenders" - All Episodes Streaming Only on Netflix August 18
The streaming service made said announcement via a short video this morning.

[04/04/17 - 08:49 AM]
HGTV Gives Official Production Greenlight to Chicago, Fort Worth and Nashville Series in "Flip or Flop" Franchise
The first spin-off in the franchise, "Flip or Flop Vegas," will premiere on Thursday, April 6, while "Flip or Flop Atlanta" will premiere in June.

[04/04/17 - 08:40 AM]
Ovation TV Presents the Basic Cable Premiere of Emmy Award-Winning Series "The Borgias" Starting Saturday, May 27
Two episodes will air back-to-back every Saturday night.

[04/04/17 - 08:30 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Overshadows Competition with National Championship Game
The Eye easily dominates the evening in all categories.

[04/04/17 - 08:06 AM]
Comedy Central Announces Jordan Klepper to Host New Daily, Late Night Series
His new series will look to embrace and define the chaos of our country by channeling Klepper's steadfast attitude that institutions are to be trusted less than the lies of the mainstream media.

[04/04/17 - 08:03 AM]
"Space's Deepest Secrets" and "NASA's Unexplained Files" Return to Science Channel
Look for new seasons on Tuesday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 12, respectively.

[04/04/17 - 07:56 AM]
2017 NCAA National Championship Game Scores Double-Digit Television Ratings and Live Streaming Increases
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, April 3.

[04/04/17 - 07:37 AM]
Spike TV and Network Entertainment Present "I Am Heath Ledger"
The 90-minute documentary premieres on Spike on Wednesday, May 17, following its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23.

[04/04/17 - 07:21 AM]
Michelle Beadle Named Full-Time ABC & ESPN "NBA Countdown" Host
She will also host ESPN's and ABC's studio coverage throughout the NBA Playoffs, which includes ESPN's exclusive coverage of the Western Conference Finals.

[04/04/17 - 06:29 AM]
NBC's "The Awesome Show" Celebrates Science, Technology and Innovation in New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by Chris Hardwick
The new series will showcase the groundbreaking scientific and technological advances that are shaping the future, as well as celebrate the pioneers and communities at the forefront of this golden age of unprecedented discovery, innovation and opportunity.

[04/04/17 - 05:37 AM]
"The Late Late Show With James Corden" to Broadcast Three Episodes from London, June 6-8
Featured guests and additional details will be announced closer to air.

[04/04/17 - 03:01 AM]
Crown Media Family Networks Santa for All Seasons Springs into Christmas
A record 32 new films are heading your way for the holiday season.

[04/03/17 - 11:53 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 3
Updates include: Audience Network to wrap "Kingdom" after three seasons; Raymond Cruz tapped for FX's "Mayans MC"; and Sonequa Martin-Green lands new moniker in "Star Trek: Discovery."

[04/03/17 - 02:42 PM]
Bravo Media Heads South of the Border for an Incredible Getaway on "Invite Only Cabo" Premiering Sunday, May 14 at 9 PM ET/PT
The docu-series follows celebrity hair stylist Larry Sims as he invites a handful of his closest friends, some who have never met, on what seems like a once-in-a-lifetime getaway.

[04/03/17 - 12:47 PM]
"Falling Water" Returns to USA Network for Season 2
"'Falling Water' turns the traditional dramatic thriller on its head by tapping into the power of something we all have access to: dreams," said Chris McCumber.

[04/03/17 - 12:14 PM]
"Queen of the South" Season 2 Premieres This June on USA Network
Look for the show's sophomore run on Thursday nights at 10:00/9:00c beginning June 8.

[04/03/17 - 12:14 PM]
Production Kicks Off on Season Four of TV Land's Hit Series "Younger"
The series returns Wednesday, June 28 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[04/03/17 - 10:33 AM]
TNT's "Claws" Premieres Sunday, June 11
"Claws" follows the rise of five diverse and treacherous manicurists working at the Nail Artisan of Manatee County salon, where there is a lot more going on than silk wraps and pedicures.

[04/03/17 - 10:22 AM]
Jill Martin Turns Messy Spaces into Thousand-Dollar Renovations on TLC's "Hidden Money Makeover"
The new one-hour special airs Saturday, April 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/03/17 - 10:16 AM]
All-New Season of Oprah's Emmy Award-Winning Series "Super Soul Sunday" Premieres Sunday, April 16 on OWN
First up: the first African-American Associate Pastor at Joel Osteen's Houston megachurch Lakewood Pastor John Gray.

[04/03/17 - 10:15 AM]
HBO Sports(R), NFL Media and NFL Films Announce Long-Term Renewal of "Hard Knocks"
This year's five-episode season will begin Tuesday, August 8 on the pay channel.

[04/03/17 - 10:09 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Records Most-Watched and Highest-Rated Quarter Ever and Is the Only Daily Late Night Talk Show to Grow Year-Over-Year with Both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2017.

[04/03/17 - 10:07 AM]
TLC Ends 1Q2017 as Its Highest Rated Quarter in Two Years
TLC further spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2017.

[04/03/17 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Chelsea's Back - Season 2 Trailer & Key Art
The ever-candid comedian and talk show host is back for Season Two of "Chelsea," exclusively on Netflix.

[04/03/17 - 10:00 AM]
A Second Season of the Emmy-Nominated "LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures" Set to Premiere this Summer on Disney XD
Recently nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards, the fun Force-filled series will continue the story of the Freemakers as they join the Rebellion in their fight against the Empire.

[04/03/17 - 10:00 AM]
Video: AMC Releases a First Look Teaser of "Preacher" Season Two
The series will now return with a two-night event on Sunday, June 25 and Monday, June 26.

[04/03/17 - 09:48 AM]
Video: "Prison Break" Is Back! Watch the First Five Minutes of the Premiere Exclusively on Facebook
The new season formally rolls out this Tuesday, April 4 on FOX.

[04/03/17 - 09:17 AM]
"CMT Instant Jam" with Brett Eldredge Hits Las Vegas with Surprise Show from the Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
CMT and Brett Eldredge joined forces to surprise fans in Las Vegas on Thursday night with a free concert at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as part of the network's pop-up concert music series.

[04/03/17 - 09:01 AM]
Freeform Gives One Lucky Fan a Chance to Become "Pretty Famous," Starting Monday, April 3
Starting today, fans can submit their videos on Freeform.com/PrettyFamousContest for the chance to win.

[04/03/17 - 08:49 AM]
Ovation TV Acquires U.S. Premiere Rights to Two Series from Sony Pictures Television: "The Halcyon" and "X Company"
Produced by Left Bank Pictures, "The Halcyon" is the story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel at the center of London society and a world at war.

[04/03/17 - 08:24 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Academy of Country Music Awards" Put CBS on Top
The Eye takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/03/17 - 08:06 AM]
Car Mavens Resurrect the Classics in Discovery's All-New Special "Car Saviors"
The one-hour special premieres Monday, April 17 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[04/03/17 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Films' "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" Debuts April 22
Oprah Winfrey, Rose Byrne and Renée Elise Goldsberry star in the original movie.

[04/03/17 - 07:55 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Celebrates Earth Day with New Special That Reveals That the World's Fish Population May Be on the Verge of Collapse
Narrated by actor and conservationist Ted Danson, "An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch" premieres Saturday, April 22 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/03/17 - 07:34 AM]
Video: Check Out the Official Trailer and Key Art for "Girlboss," Premiering on Netflix Friday, April 21
The series centers on Amoruso (Britt Robertson), who began selling vintage clothes on eBay and, by the age of 27, had built the multi-million dollar fashion empire, Nasty Gal.







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[05/13/26 - 08:31 AM]
MVP and Netflix Announce On-Air Talent for Rousey vs. Carano
On Saturday, May 16, the Rousey vs. Carano preliminary card begins at 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT on Netflix's Tudum and MVP's YouTube Channel, with the main card starting at 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT, live only on Netflix.

[05/13/26 - 08:30 AM]
The CW Network and ESPN Reach Sublicense Broadcast Agreement for ACC Football and Basketball Games Through 2030-31 Season
As part of this long-term relationship, The CW will air 14 regular season football games, 30 men's basketball games, and 10 women's basketball games each season.

[05/13/26 - 08:12 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery's Cable Portfolio Primes Programming Slate with Over 3,000 Premiere Hours Including 225 New and Returning Series
"Our brands are unstoppable, delivering the most talked about and must-watch unscripted series on TV today," said Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO of the Warner Bros.

[05/13/26 - 08:07 AM]
Max Original Comedy Series "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" Debuts July 23
New episodes will debut subsequent Thursdays.

[05/13/26 - 07:56 AM]
ESPN Networks Delivered Second Most-Watched WNBA Regular-Season Game Ever with Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever on May 9
ESPN today announced that the Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever matchup on May 9 at 1 p.m. ET on ABC averaged 2.5 million viewers, making it the second most-watched WNBA regular-season game across ESPN networks ever.

[05/13/26 - 03:01 AM]
Video: The Trailer for the Second Season of "My Family" Only on Netflix June 10
Despite the love, despite the commitment, keeping the promise made to Fausto proved impossible.

[05/13/26 - 12:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Danish Adaptation of "Love Is Blind"
"Love Is Blind: Denmark" will be produced by Mastiff DK, with production scheduled to begin this year.

[05/12/26 - 05:22 PM]
Fandom Takes Center Stage as Disney's Sports, TV and Film Powerhouses Command the North Javits Center
Energized by on stage appearances from more than 100 notable figures, the presentation underscored Disney's position at the forefront of the global media industry and its ambitious path ahead, driven by the powerful intersection of fandom, storytelling, innovation, and creative culture redefining the future of the industry.

[05/12/26 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Human Vapor" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A legendary Toho film is rebooted with a brand-new story.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
CFP Contenders and Non-Conference Clashes Headline ESPN's Industry-Leading, Early-Season College Football Schedule Reveal at Disney Upfront
Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Miami, No. 8 Texas Tech, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 11 LSU.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
The Grammy Awards Set to Take Place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and Will Air Live on ABC and Stream on Disney+ and Hulu
The upcoming ceremony marks a historic shift for the organization as the 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first ceremony to air on ABC since 1972, ushering in a new era for the most celebrated night in music.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
Disney and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2032
As part of the new agreement, the CMA Awards will stream live on Disney+ for the first time ever, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, kicking off with "The 60th Annual CMA Awards" on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM]
ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Kicks Off 40th Season in Baton Rouge with 500th Show on the Road
Following Baton Rouge, College GameDay will travel to Austin, Texas on September 12 for a battle of powerhouse programs in Week 2 as the Texas Longhorns host Ohio State in a rematch of last season's 14-7 Buckeyes' win in Columbus.

[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM]
Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of FX's "American Horror Story" Installment 13 Coming This Fall to FX and Hulu
FX's "American Horror Story," the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone's most feared number.

[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM]
Disney+ Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Banana Bowl This October
Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.