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[05/01/17 - 11:10 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 1
Updates include: TNT shuts down production on "The Last Ship"; Efrat Dor boards FX's "Mayans MC"; and Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carly Jibson bound for Amazon's "One Mississippi."

[05/01/17 - 05:43 PM]
FOX Cancels "Pitch" After One Season
Executive producers Kevin Falls and Dan Fogelman both confirmed the news this afternoon via social media.

[05/01/17 - 01:07 PM]
Sprout to Become Universal Kids in September 2017, Expanding Its Programming to Include Kids 6-11
The Universal Kids lineup will be anchored by the debut of "Top Chef Junior," produced by Magical Elves, the Emmy Award-winning team behind Bravo's "Top Chef."

[05/01/17 - 12:19 PM]
Sundance TV Renews Original Scripted Series "Hap and Leonard" for Third Season
"Hap and Leonard," SundanceTV's highest-rated original series, will return for six episodes in 2018.

[05/01/17 - 11:28 AM]
Join Comedian Jeff Dunham and His Wife Audrey for an Extraordinary Culinary Adventure on "Incredible Edible America with the Dunhams"
The husband and wife duo have decided to take advantage of Jeff's touring schedule, and when the comic is not on stage, will be turning their time on the road into an unforgettable food adventure.

[05/01/17 - 11:04 AM]
Raw Real-Life Moments Resonate with Viewers in TLC's "This Is Life Live"
TLC further spins the numbers for April 23-26.

[05/01/17 - 11:00 AM]
Nat Geo WILD Celebrates Mother's Day by Highlighting the Amazing Moms of the Animal Kingdom
Tune in Sunday, May 14, to discover the heartwarming stories of how our planet's wild animals raise their young with a lineup of adorable programming suitable for the entire family.

[05/01/17 - 10:40 AM]
Courtney A. Kemp, Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer of the Hit Drama Series "Power," Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Deal with Starz and Lionsgate
"Courtney A. Kemp is the complete showrunner package, and we're thrilled to continue collaborating with such a creative talent and outstanding producer," said Chris Albrecht.

[05/01/17 - 10:40 AM]
Hulu and NBCUniversal Set New Expansive Agreement to Bring Top Channels to Hulu's Upcoming Live TV Streaming Service
The deal will provide live and on-demand streaming access to networks including NBC, Telemundo, USA, Syfy, Bravo, E!, MSNBC, CNBC, NBCSN and more, bringing the total number of channels in Hulu's live TV service to more than 50.

[05/01/17 - 10:36 AM]
"Decker: Unsealed" Premieres June 4th on Adult Swim
Guest stars this season include Joey Travolta, Alfonso Freeman, Jimmy McNichol, Kellee Maize, Steve Railsback and Denny Laine.

[05/01/17 - 10:23 AM]
Thrilling Water-Themed Adventures Drive Travel Channel's "Dive In" Summer Lineup
Highlights include new episodes of "Xtreme Waterparks" and "Top Secret Swimming Holes."

[05/01/17 - 10:13 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Unveils the Men and Women Who Took America to the Moon and Beyond in "America's Secret Space Heroes"
This brand new six-part series explores some of the world's greatest space endeavors through the firsthand accounts of NASA's engineering geniuses.

[05/01/17 - 10:03 AM]
The Hottest Dance Show on TV Tours America this Summer, in "Dancing with the Stars: Live! - Hot Summer Nights"
This year's tour travels to 43 cities this summer, kicking off on June 16 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and running through August 13.

[05/01/17 - 10:02 AM]
Fan-Favorite Rachel Lindsay Begins her Search for Prince Charming on ABC's "The Bachelorette," Premiering its 13th Season, Monday, May 22
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Ellen DeGeneres, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Russell Dickerson will all drop by the new season.

[05/01/17 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Films' "The Wizard of Lies," Starring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer in the Story of the Bernie Madoff Scandal, Debuts May 20
Alessandro Nivola, Nathan Darrow, Kristen Connolly, Lily Rabe and Hank Azaria also star in the film.

[05/01/17 - 10:01 AM]
The Kids of ABC's Comedies Are All Grown Up and Graduating on Episodes Airing Throughout May
"Fresh Off the Boat," "The Middle," "The Goldbergs" and "Modern Family" will all feature graduation storylines.

[05/01/17 - 09:43 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer of Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower
When the Chinese Communist Party alters its promise of autonomy to Hong Kong - handed back to the Chinese government from British rule in 1997 - teenager Joshua Wong decides to fight for his homeland.

[05/01/17 - 09:40 AM]
Exclusive Sneak Peek of "Wonder Woman" to Air During "Gotham" Tonight @ 8/7c on FOX!
Ben McKenzie makes his directorial debut in the all-new "Heroes Rise: These Delicate and Dark Obsessions" episode airing Monday, May 1.

[05/01/17 - 09:32 AM]
Showtime Documentary Films to Premiere "The Putin Interviews" - A Four-Hour Television Event Featuring Conversations Between Vladimir Putin and Oliver Stone
The project will have its world television premiere on Showtime over four consecutive nights starting on Monday, June 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/01/17 - 09:14 AM]
Hulu Announces Season Two of "Freakish" from AwesomenessTV
In season two, the Kent High School students are still trapped inside by the deadly explosion and will find their relationships tested when a new group of survivors arrives.

[05/01/17 - 09:08 AM]
Big Sean and Noah Cyrus Set to Perform at 2017 "Mtv Movie & TV Awards" Live from Los Angeles
Joining Big Sean and Cyrus as performers will be the recently announced J Balvin and Pitbull.

[05/01/17 - 09:00 AM]
FMNA & Debmar-Mercury Team with Judge Judy on Summer Test of "iWitness"
Hosted by comedian John Henson, the syndicated series is set to launch July 10 on select FOX O&Os in top markets, including New York.

[05/01/17 - 08:28 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Little Big Shots" Top Modest Demo Race
The Peacock wins among adults 18-49 with an average 1.0 rating for the night.

[05/01/17 - 07:47 AM]
IFC Acquires Critically-Acclaimed "Baroness von Sketch Show"
IFC will air 13 episodes of seasons one and two of the half-hour comedy series beginning in late summer.

[05/01/17 - 07:33 AM]
Video: One Nation, Underwood - Netflix's "House of Cards" Season 5 Trailer Now Available
The series will launch its fifth season globally on Netflix, Tuesday, May 30.

[05/01/17 - 07:19 AM]
Katie Lee Embarks on a Gourmet Getaway Full of Sun, Sand and Surf on a Fresh Season of "Beach Bites with Katie Lee"
On her travels, Katie gets a first-hand look at how the local chefs prepare the finest fare that the shores have to offer.

[05/01/17 - 07:01 AM]
TBS Sets June 20 for Season Premiere of Hit Survival Comedy "Wrecked"
The second season premieres Tuesday, June 20, with back-to-back episodes starting at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/01/17 - 06:56 AM]
"Nashville" Star Charles Esten to Host "2017 CMT Music Awards"
The news comes on the heels of the beloved music drama, which recently shattered ratings and viewership for CMT, returning with new episodes on Thursday, June 1 and a new season slated to premiere early next year.

[05/01/17 - 06:34 AM]
Amazon Gives Prime to Every Household in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts As Academy Award Winning Film Comes to Prime Video
Amazon's Academy Award winning film, Manchester by the Sea, arrives on Prime for members to stream on Friday, May 5.

[05/01/17 - 06:10 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" Debuts Today, as Ryan Seacrest Joins Kelly Ripa as "Live's" New Permanent Co-Host
Beginning with today's inaugural broadcast, Seacrest joins Daytime Emmy Award-winner Ripa as co-host and a fellow executive producer on daytime's longest-running, No. 1 entertainment talk show.

[05/01/17 - 04:04 AM]
ION Television Signs Deal With Entertainment One for All-New Original Series "The Detail"
Shenae Grimes-Beech stars as street-smart Detective Jacqueline "Jack" Cooper, with keen investigative skills, but a messy personal life.

[04/30/17 - 08:27 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with NHL Playoffs
The Peacock's primetime coverage of Pittsburgh at Washington wins the night among adults 18-49.

[04/29/17 - 08:25 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with NBC
The Eye's "Hawaii Five-0" wins the night among adults 18-49.

[04/28/17 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 28
Updates include: MTV cancels "Sweet/Vicious"; Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch close new deal for "The Big Bang Theory"; and "Roseanne" eyed for an eight-episode limited series revival.

[04/28/17 - 02:00 PM]
Video: Watch a Behind-the-Scenes First Look at FOX's New Dating Show, "Love Connection," Hosted by Andy Cohen
The unscripted series will now premiere at 9:00/8:00c on Thursday, May 25 following "Beat Shazam."

[04/28/17 - 12:39 PM]
"The President Show" Inaugural Episode Draws Huge Crowd Topping Trump's Actual Inauguration
Comedy Central spins the numbers for Thursday, April 27.

[04/28/17 - 11:25 AM]
WE tv's New Series "Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta" Premieres Thursday, May 25 at 10pm ET/CT
"Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta" features a tight-knit crew of friends who reveal the perks and perils of being born into Hip Hop royalty.

[04/28/17 - 10:43 AM]
Netflix Unveils "FYSee" - A Month-Long Celebration Highlighting the Best of Netflix Series
For the first time, Netflix's FYSee will feature a full month of programming designed to connect industry with the shows, creators and talent they love in wholly new and unusual ways.

[04/28/17 - 10:02 AM]
Paramount Television and Anonymous Content Option Rights to Anne Rice's Best-Selling Series, "The Vampire Chronicles"
Christopher Rice, four-time New York Times Bestselling(R) author and recipient of the Lambda Literary Award, will pen the series and serve as executive producer alongside Anne Rice, and Anonymous Content's David Kanter and Steve Golin.

[04/28/17 - 10:02 AM]
"Star Trek: Discovery" Adds to Its Ranks
Shazad Latif, Rekha Sharma, Kenneth Mitchell, Clare McConnell and Damon Runyan are among the latest additions.

[04/28/17 - 09:55 AM]
British Comedic Legend Tommy Maitland Has Been Announced to Host ABC's Irreverent Talent Competition Show "The Gong Show"
A revolving panel of judges featuring Hollywood's hottest stars praise, critique and gong contestants in one of TV's all-time great variety shows.

[04/28/17 - 09:47 AM]
Showtime(R) Sets Summer Premiere Dates for Hit Series "Ray Donovan" and "Episodes"
Look for the new seasons on August 6 and August 20, respectively, with "Twin Peaks" moving to the 8:00/7:00c slot on August 6.

[04/28/17 - 09:40 AM]
Her Story Continues - "Z: The Beginning of Everything" Is Returning for a Second Season
The streaming service formally announced said renewal this morning.

[04/28/17 - 08:30 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Inches Past CBS Among Adults 18-49
The Alphabet wins the night in demos while the Eye is the most-watched broadcaster.

[04/28/17 - 07:56 AM]
ESPN's Round 1 NFL Draft Telecast Delivers 4.8 Overnight Rating
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, April 27.

[04/28/17 - 07:32 AM]
Universal Pictures' "Fast & Furious" Franchise to Receive Generation Award at the "2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards"
"We are thrilled to celebrate the 'Fast & Furious' franchise and its global contribution to pop culture," said Amy Doyle, General Manager, MTV, VH1 and Logo.

[04/28/17 - 06:00 AM]
"Ellen"'s Coming-Out Episode, "The Puppy Episode: Parts 1 and 2," Streaming Now on the ABC App
This Sunday, April 30, is the 20th anniversary of the historic coming-out episode of the "Ellen" sitcom on ABC.

[04/28/17 - 05:30 AM]
Netflix Announces "Dogs of Berlin" Created by Christian Alvart as Its Second German Title
The 10-episode series is the second German Netflix original after "Dark" and will launch in 2018 exclusively to members around the world.

[04/27/17 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 27
Updates include: HBO to Barry Levinson's "Wag the Dog" as a small screen comedy; and another trio tapped for roles on USA's "Shooter."

[04/27/17 - 03:01 PM]
BET Networks Says YES to Comedy Superstars and Music Legends with Original New Scripted, Late Night and Mini-Series
VH1 imports "Hit the Floor" and "The Breaks" will join fellow returning drama "The Quad."







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[06/08/26 - 10:55 AM]
Production Begins on Season Two of CBS' "Marshals" - The #1 New Broadcast Series ?
Produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the series averaged 20.4 million multiplatform viewers for the first eight episodes.

[06/08/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Bear" - Season 5 Official Trailer - Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach - FX
The final season premieres June 25.

[06/08/26 - 10:00 AM]
Rocket, Groot, Mr. Fantastic and Silk Join "Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends" Season 5, Premiering July 13
This season will introduce a new "Rescue-Webs" story arc in which Team Spidey is able to tackle even more daring rescues with their new Spidey-themed firetruck and rescue gear.

[06/08/26 - 09:16 AM]
"Lupin" Part 4 Will Premiere on October 23rd on Netflix
Omar Sy reprises his iconic role as Assane Diop, the gentleman thief, in these new eight episodes alongside Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Shirine Boutella, Théo Christine and Laïka Blanc-Francard.

[06/08/26 - 09:04 AM]
Chef Anna Gass Returns for Season 2 of "Instant Italian" Premiering Monday, June 29 on FYI Network
Season 2 of "Instant Italian" joins chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary influencer Anna Francese Gass back in the kitchen as she shares fresh takes on beloved Italian dishes.

[06/08/26 - 09:03 AM]
ESPN Scores Second Most-Watched WCWS Finals on Record; Game 2 Delivers Most-Watched College Softball Game Ever
Game 2 averaged 2.5 million viewers across ESPN/ESPNU, delivering the most-watched college softball game on record.

[06/08/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The American Experiment" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the new five-part documentary series The American Experiment reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Roku Originals Celebrates the Greatest Women in Sports with "Gamechangers: America's Top 25 Female Athletes," Executive Produced by Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, and Peyton Manning
This hour-long special, which is the second iteration of Roku's "Gamechangers" anthology series, will feature interviews with star athletes, sports media voices, and celebrities, celebrating the legacy and impact of 25 of the greatest female athletes in American sports history.

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
BritBox Announces "Hercule," Starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie's Legendary Detective Hercule Poirot
The series takes a magnifying glass to three of Christie's most celebrated stories, while also charting Hercule's burgeoning friendship with Captain Arthur Hastings, his early encounters with Scotland Yard's James Japp, and introducing him to one particular nemesis...

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Drops Official Trailer for High-Octane Series "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham
A Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios production, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes on Wednesday, July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[06/08/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: New Teaser for "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" Drops Down the Rabbit Hole, Debuting July 16 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+
A new teaser was revealed today, along with the premiere date, poster art and casting news confirming that critically acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will step into the twisted world of Wonderland as Chessy the Cat.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Meet Scooby-Doo! Netflix Reveals Live-Action Take on the Iconic Canine
This marks the first time in the Scooby-Doo franchise that the character of Scooby-Doo will be portrayed by a real dog.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Disney's Andscape Debuts Trailer for "They Fight," Starring Andre Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley Ahead of the Film's World Premiere at Tribeca
The film follows a reformed ex-con who finds purpose mentoring young boxers at a Washington, D.C. youth gym as they pursue their dreams in and out of the ring.

[06/08/26 - 07:00 AM]
National Geographic's Fin-Favorite Summer Event Returns with Even More Shark-Filled Fun, Kicking Off with Marquee Special "Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Additional fin-tastic programming will roll out throughout the month across Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Channel and Disney XD, with select titles also streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

[06/06/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: New Teaser - Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2 Return
The UK original returns this November on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.