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[04/14/17 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 14
Updates include: WGN America cancels "Outsiders"; Becki Newton cast in HBO's "Divorce"; and Jewel Staite to drop by NBC's "Blindspot."

[04/14/17 - 11:02 AM]
AMC Renews "Fear the Walking Dead" for Fourth Season, Announces New Co-Showrunners
Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg are boarding "Fear" as co-showrunners, while Scott M. Gimple will become an executive producer.

[04/14/17 - 10:00 AM]
New Episodes of "Playhouse Masters" Return Tomorrow on TLC
The series returns with new episodes as Tyson and Audy Leavitt continue to create the most elaborate, over-the-top playhouses out of their family-run shop called "Charmed Playhouses."

[04/14/17 - 08:29 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Splits Demo Crown with ABC
The Eye's "The Big Bang Theory" leads the night in both categories.

[04/14/17 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Watch the New Trailer from TNT's "Animal Kingdom"
The second season of "Animal Kingdom" is slated to launch Tuesday, May 30 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[04/13/17 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 13
Updates include: TNT passes on "Let the Right One In" pilot; Queen Latifah to star in Lifetime's "Flint"; and Josh Stewart signs onto USA's "Shooter."

[04/13/17 - 03:35 PM]
National Geographic Presents Second Season of Critically Acclaimed Series "Breakthrough"
The series returns for a second season on Tuesday, May 2 at 10:00/9:00c immediately following a new episode of "Genius."

[04/13/17 - 02:09 PM]
CBS to Wrap "The Great Indoors" Season on Monday Nights
Repeats of "The Big Bang Theory" will instead fill the Thursday, 8:30/7:30c slot on May 4 and May 11.

[04/13/17 - 01:25 PM]
VH1 Announces Expansive Slate on the Heels of Seven Consecutive Quarters of Growth
"VH1 is leading the industry in growth and our new expansive slate will continue to fuel this trajectory," said Chris McCarthy.

[04/13/17 - 01:07 PM]
USA Network Enters the Upfront Season as the #1 Cable Entertainment Network in Key Demos
For the 2017-18 Upfront season, USA is offering an ambitious lineup of shows focused on strong storytelling that feature bold and authentic characters.

[04/13/17 - 12:37 PM]
ABC Announces Summer Premiere Dates
Highlights include the new dramas "Somewhere Between" and "Still Star-Crossed" on Monday nights.

[04/13/17 - 12:16 PM]
AMC's Premiere of "The Son" Garners 3 Million Viewers
AMC further spins the numbers for Saturday, April 8.

[04/13/17 - 12:01 PM]
"Queen Sugar" Season Two Debuts with Two-Night Premiere Event Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21 on OWN
Continuing a creative initiative established in the show's first season, series creator Ava DuVernay has once again assembled an all-female directing team for season two.

[04/13/17 - 10:29 AM]
Global Superstar Shania Twain to Serve as Key Adviser on Monday, April 24 Live Telecast of "The Voice"
On Monday, April 17 and Tuesday, April 18, the remaining artists will compete for a spot in the Top 12 during "The Voice" live playoffs.

[04/13/17 - 09:37 AM]
Amazon to Develop Animated and Live-Action Children's Series with The Roots' Passyunk Productions
"South Street Sounds" follows three friends growing up in the most musical of neighborhoods, where the birds tweet to a beat, every shop-keeper, pizza-maker and crossing guard dance perfectly in time, and having a bad day means literally singing the blues.

[04/13/17 - 09:08 AM]
Investigation Discovery Provides "Reasonable Doubt" in New Series That Questions Major Courtroom Convictions
With 10 intense episodes trying to confirm if these are true convictions, the series premieres on Wednesday, April 26 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/13/17 - 09:06 AM]
"Outlander" Season Three Teaser Trailer to Air During Premiere of Starz' "The White Princess" on April 16th
In Season Three of "Outlander," the story picks up right after Claire travels through the stones to return to her life in 1948.

[04/13/17 - 09:05 AM]
MTV Launches First-Ever "MTV Movie & TV Festival" Event for Fans
The network is transforming the grounds outside of the Shrine Auditorium into a massive party for thousands of fans in the afternoon leading up to the mainshow telecast.

[04/13/17 - 09:00 AM]
Nat Geo Documentary Films Acquires 2017 Tribeca Film Festival Section, From the Ashes
The project is a compelling feature documentary that explores one of the country's most contentious topics - coal and the mining industry.

[04/13/17 - 09:00 AM]
Video: First Full Trailer Released for the Final Trip of BBC America's "Orphan Black"
The final trip begins Saturday, June 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/13/17 - 08:43 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos Against Heavy Repeat Competition
"Empire" once again leads the night among adults 18-49 for the network.

[04/13/17 - 08:04 AM]
Josh Denny Hits the Road to Continue His Search for the Biggest and Best Food Finds Around the Country with New Season of "Ginormous Food"
Over 13 half-hour episodes, Josh hits the road to meet the people behind these innovative and ginormous creations, to find out how they make them so enormous and delicious, while sinking his teeth into these culinary monsters.

[04/13/17 - 08:01 AM]
Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" Amasses Over 14 Million Views Across Linear and Digital Platforms To Date
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, April 7.

[04/13/17 - 06:28 AM]
E! Renews Hit Original Scripted Series "The Arrangement" for a Second Season
Season two will consist of 10, one-hour episodes.

[04/13/17 - 06:00 AM]
Pop Announces Programming Slate Featuring New and Returning Original Series, Spanning More Than 400 Hours of Original Content
Returning series include "Schitt's Creek," "Nightcap," "Big Brother After Dark" and "Wolf Creek."

[04/13/17 - 03:05 AM]
Netflix Original Films The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) and Okja to Premiere in Competition at the 70th Edition of Cannes Film Festival
The titles that will be featured at the festival will launch everywhere Netflix is available in 2017.

[04/12/17 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 12
Updates include: Audience Network rounds out the cast of "Condor"; Kris Bryant, Jake Arrieta bound for "Chicago Fire" season finale; and Tracie Thoms to recur on Lifetime's "UnReal."

[04/12/17 - 12:32 PM]
VH1's Second Annual Mother's Day Special "Dear Mama: An Event to Honor Moms" to Premiere Monday, May 8th at 10 PM ET/PT
Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Anthony Anderson will return as host along with VH1 fan favorite, actress, and New York Times best-selling author La La Anthony.

[04/12/17 - 12:00 PM]
Radio Disney Adds Performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Fitz and The Tantrums and Erin Bowman to 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards
These dynamic performers join the previously announced artists Kelsea Ballerini, Hailee Steinfeld, Alessia Cara, Noah Cyrus, Julia Michaels, Grace VanderWaal, Jordan Fisher and Train.

[04/12/17 - 11:17 AM]
Donald Sutherland Cast as J. Paul Getty in FX's "Trust"
The first installment, about the kidnapping of Getty's grandson John Paul Getty III, begins production in June in London and Rome ahead of its premiere on FX in January 2018.

[04/12/17 - 11:14 AM]
The Summer Heats Up as a New Crop of Culinary Contenders Face Off in Return of "Food Network Star"
Culinary icons Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis return as mentors and judges on Food Network's elite competition series.

[04/12/17 - 11:12 AM]
TLC Announces Hosts Lisa Joyner and DeVon Franklin for Unprecedented Television Event "This Is Life Live"
TLC captures awe inspiring, shocking and emotional real moments live in an unprecedented four-night television event premiering April 23.

[04/12/17 - 11:00 AM]
Syfy Renews "The Magicians" for Season 3
The sophomore season currently airs Wednesdays at 9:00/8:00c on Syfy, and the must-see finale will air Wednesday, April 19.

[04/12/17 - 10:51 AM]
Discovery's Newest True Crime Series "Alaska Homicide" Searches for Clues in the Nation's Most Rugged State
In the largely untouched landscape of Alaska, people go missing at an eerily high rate with more missing people per capita than any other state.

[04/12/17 - 10:11 AM]
"Dateline" to Debut in National Syndication This Fall
With a vast library of episodes available, double runs of "Dateline" will also be offered to stations to air as a two-hour true crime block.

[04/12/17 - 10:05 AM]
FYI TV Series "Food Porn" Is Back for Season 2 - Premieres May 14
13 half-hour episodes will begin premiering on Sunday nights at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/12/17 - 09:22 AM]
Stream "Tumble Leaf Spring-A-Ling Surprise" for Free on Amazon Prime Video April 14-16
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.

[04/12/17 - 09:18 AM]
"Grace and Frankie" Let the Good Vibes Roll! Season 4 Coming in 2018 with Lisa Kudrow
Netflix announced said renewal via Twitter this morning.

[04/12/17 - 09:10 AM]
Oxygen Media Launches the 20th Killer Season of "Snapped" with "Snapped Notorious: Scott Peterson" Premiering Sunday, May 7th at 6PM ET/PT
The special will focus on the infamous trial which led to Scott Peterson's conviction for the murder of his wife and their unborn son and raises the controversial question: Was this an emotionally charged verdict?

[04/12/17 - 09:08 AM]
Hulu's Original Drama Series "The Path" Picked Up for a Third Season
The season finale of "The Path's" second season airs today.

[04/12/17 - 08:34 AM]
New "Rick and Morty" VR Game to Launch on 4/20!
"Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality" is a fast-paced, chaotic VR adventure complete with mechanics and mayhem only possible in VR.

[04/12/17 - 08:27 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Wins Tight Demo Race
A "The Voice" recap helps top the evening among adults 18-49.

[04/12/17 - 07:23 AM]
Good Morning America's Ginger Zee Tackles First Home Reno in DIY Network's "Renovation Realities: Ben & Ginger"
The four-part series, premiering Saturday, May 6, follows the duo as they ditch cramped city life to renovate a suburban fixer upper into their dream home.

[04/12/17 - 07:17 AM]
PBS Announces Broadcast Premiere for "The Vietnam War" - A Landmark Documentary Event by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
The first five episodes will air nightly from Sunday, September 17, through Thursday, September 21, and the final five episodes will air nightly from Sunday, September 24, through Thursday, September 28.

[04/12/17 - 07:02 AM]
MTV Reinvents Iconic Series "Fear Factor" - Global Superstar and Producer Ludacris to Host and Executive Produce
The series will include 12, one-hour episodes which premiere on Tuesday, May 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/12/17 - 06:01 AM]
"A Bundle of Trouble: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery," Premiering May 14, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Candace Cameron Bure and Yannick Bisson star in the franchise's latest installment.

[04/12/17 - 05:57 AM]
Cineflix Media's New Crime Drama Series "Pure" to Make U.S. Debut on Hulu
"Pure" is the story of a Mennonite pastor trying to protect his family and preserve his faith while battling drug trafficking within his community.

[04/11/17 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 11
Updates include: Regina King to star in "No Place Safe" for FX; Tyler Hoechlin's Superman to return to "Supergirl"; and Katrina Law is back on The CW's "Arrow."

[04/11/17 - 03:30 PM]
Video: 1st Look at Spike TV's "The Mist," Based on a Story by Stephen King, Premieres 6/22
The 10-episode series stars Morgan Spector, Alyssa Sutherland, Gus Birney, Danica Curcic, Okezie Morro, Luke Cosgrove, Darren Pettie, Russell Posner, Dan Butler, Isiah Washington, Jr. and Frances Conroy.

[04/11/17 - 02:04 PM]
America's Leading True Crime Network Investigation Discovery's Premiere of "Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery" #1 in Cable Sunday Night
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for Sunday, April 9.







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[04/07/26 - 08:06 AM]
Nova "Return to the Moon" Chronicles NASA's High-Stakes Artemis Program with New Footage from the Current Mission
The film follows NASA's Artemis missions to bring astronauts back to the Moon, including the latest footage from the Artemis II mission that is currently underway.

[04/07/26 - 08:06 AM]
Stranded Chefs Battle Each Other and the Elements in New Food Network Series "Chopped Castaways"
Hosted by Ted Allen, the eight-episode series strands 12 elite chefs on a remote island, where survival skills are just as critical as culinary talent.

[04/07/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer for Original Limited Series "Half Man," Debuting April 23
New episodes will debut weekly through Thursday, May 28.

[04/07/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Mating Season" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Starring horny, lovable forest critters - a bear named Josh (voiced by Zach Woods), a raccoon named Ray (voiced by Nick Kroll), a deer named Fawn (voiced by June Diane Raphael), and a fox named Penelope (voiced by Sabrina Jalees).

[04/07/26 - 07:02 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets May Premiere Date for "We Are Jeni," A Powerful Story of Survival and an Epic Fight for Justice
The new two-hour documentary special premieres on Thursday, May 7 from 9-11PM ET/PT on ID and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[04/07/26 - 07:02 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Sci-Fi Hit "Dark Matter" Returns for Season Two on August 28
The 10-episode season will premiere on Apple TV with the first episode on August 28, followed by one new episode every Friday through October 30, 2026.

[04/07/26 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Reveals "One Piece" Expansion with New Original Titles and Extensions Delivering More Adventures for the Straw Hat Crew
Fans can prepare for an all-new adventure and voyage into the "LEGO One Piece" animated special, a two-part visual spectacle premiering September 29.

[04/07/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Rick and Morty" - Season 9 Official Trailer - Adult Swim
The new season premieres May 24 at 11:00/10:00c on Adult Swim.

[04/07/26 - 06:29 AM]
Production Begins on "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou," A Defining Lifestyle Original Series for Great American Media
Leaving behind the Louisiana bayous that made them household names, Jep and Jessica are planting deeper roots in Texas - creating a gathering place designed to foster connection, craftsmanship, and meaningful living.

[04/07/26 - 01:31 AM]
Video: "Glory" - Teaser - Netflix
Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat, and Suvinder Vicky step into a gritty tale of family, ambition and rivalry.

[04/07/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind: Poland" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this unique dating experiment, Polish singles date, fall in love and get engaged before ever meeting in person. Will their spark survive the reveal?

[04/06/26 - 05:42 PM]
FOX's "Memory of a Killer" Renewed for Season Two
"Memory of a Killer" series premiere is now broadcast's highest-rated drama telecast this season and FOX's most-streamed series to date.

[04/06/26 - 04:27 PM]
Shaquille O'Neal & TNT Sports to Launch Dunkman, the World's First Professional Dunk League
The inaugural season will feature 24 of the best dunkers competing live in a brand-new league format.

[04/06/26 - 03:15 PM]
Queen Latifah to Host the "52nd American Music Awards" Live Monday, May 25 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS
Queen Latifah has a longstanding history with the AMAs, previously serving as a co-host in 1995 and delivering memorable performances in the years since.

[04/06/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Salish & Jordan Matter" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow daughter-and-dad duo Salish and Jordan through a series of wild setups and extreme challenges in this remix of classic Matter family moments.