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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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[04/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
Paramount+ Greenlights New Reality Series, "Team Moms," Executive Produced by Kim Kardashian and Love Island Producers, ITV
"Team Moms" launches viewers into the world of nationally competitive youth baseball via immersion into the Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona's first and only baseball prep school.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton Lead a New Generation of "Peaky Blinders" and First Look of Bell as Duke Is Revealed
Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski are also on board.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
"Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Returns for One Last Spell This Summer on Disney+ and Disney Channel
Executive producer Selena Gomez to make her directorial debut with the premiere episode.

[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
First-Ever "American Idol" Simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Surges Double Digits
Season to date, "American Idol" averages 5.11 million Total Viewers and stands as one of the few shows to notch year-over-year gains this season.

[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
Sarah Drew and Eric Johnson to Headline "When I Said I Do" (wt), The New Movie Inspired by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black's Beloved Duet of the Same Name
The movie is set to premiere Saturday, May 23 at 8/7c as part of the network's upcoming spring "Love of a Lifetime" original movie slate.

[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
Thursday Night Heats Up as "9-1-1: Nashville" and "9-1-1" Soar to Best Performance of the Season
On linear over three days, "9-1-1" earned 5.94 million Total Viewers, also nearly matching the show's previous season high in January.

[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
Hulu's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Deli Boys" Returns for a Second Season on May 28
Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani join as recurring guest stars for the second season, alongside series regulars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan and Fred Armisen.

[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
ESPN to Present WNBA Expansion Draft Friday, April 3
Malika Andrews will host the special, joined by analysts Carolyn Peck and Monica McNutt.

[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
Louis C.K. to Headline the Hollywood Bowl May 5 as Part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest
This summer, his newest stand-up special, "Ridiculous," will premiere globally on Netflix.

[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Ramy Youssef: In Love" Debuts April 17
Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
The series - from Paramount Television Studios - will be directed by Cord Jefferson, and written and adapted by author Jonathan Franzen.

[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Smiling Friends" - Final Episodes Trailer - Adult Swim
Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.

[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. with the First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day on Disney+
It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
New Faces Join "The Chi" Ensemble Cast for Its Final Season on Paramount+
Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins are among the latest additions.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
Maya Rose Skabar also stars in the film, which will premiere as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.