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[05/02/17 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 2
Updates include: Keith Eisner set as new showrunner of ABC's "Designated Survivor"; Emily C. Chang to recur on Freeform's "The Bold Type"; and Izzie Steele lands role on BBC America's "Dirk Gently."

[05/02/17 - 01:01 PM]
TBS to Celebrate Star Wars Day with All-Day "May the Fourth" Marathon
TBS will present the original classics in order, rolling out the entire saga chronologically over 16+ hours.

[05/02/17 - 11:20 AM]
2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs Averaging 829,000 Viewers, Best in Three Years & Up 3% vs. 2016
NBC spins the numbers for its NHL postseason coverage to date.

[05/02/17 - 10:58 AM]
Nickelodeon Wins April with Year-Over-Year Growth in Key Kids' Demos
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the month of April.

[05/02/17 - 10:29 AM]
Nickelodeon Launches Brand-New Entertainment Lab, Designed to Identify and Experiment with New and Emerging Technologies
Some of the areas Nickelodeon is currently working on include real-time rendering, virtual cinema, virtual reality, augmented and mixed reality and artificial intelligence.

[05/02/17 - 09:30 AM]
America's Most Beloved Game Show Hosts Pat Sajak, Vanna White, and Alex Trebek Renew Contracts Through 2019/20 Season
"Wheel of Fortune," along with Sajak and White, are currently celebrating their 34th season in syndication.

[05/02/17 - 09:02 AM]
CNBC's "The Filthy Rich Guide" Returns for Season Three on Wednesday, May 10th at 10PM ET
The series returns with 10 all-new episodes, providing a billionaire's blueprint to understanding the mega-wealthy and the spectacular ways they spend their time and money.

[05/02/17 - 08:26 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Keeps NBC on Top in Adults 18-49
The Peacock edges ABC in demos while the Alphabet leads the night in total viewers.

[05/02/17 - 08:03 AM]
Beyond Humanity - First Teaser Art for "Marvel's Inhumans"
The company's latest TV entry premieres this fall on ABC.

[05/02/17 - 07:36 AM]
Golf Channel Greenlights Season Two of "Driver vs. Driver" Presented by Wilson, Premiering Fall 2018
The winning individual or team will receive a cash grand prize and serve as a Wilson Staff brand ambassador.

[05/02/17 - 06:02 AM]
HBO Announces Landmark Documentary on Princess Diana
The unprecedented documentary will be built around interviews with The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, both of whom talk openly and in depth about their mother and how her influence has shaped their lives.

[05/02/17 - 06:01 AM]
Amazon Studios Secures Producing Deals with Bona Fide Productions, Killer Films and Le Grisbi Productions
"Bona Fide Productions, Killer Films and Le Grisbi Productions each have a long history of making critically acclaimed and award-winning films with accomplished filmmakers," said Roy Price.

[05/02/17 - 05:59 AM]
Amazon Original Kids Series "Dino Dana" Premieres May 26 on Prime Video in the US and UK
Combining live-action with CGI animation, the series features 11 new prehistoric creatures and, for the first time, two sisters.

[05/02/17 - 02:01 AM]
WGA Reaches Tentative Agreement with AMPTP
The union confirms said development following the MBA's expiration at midnight.

[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.







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[05/19/26 - 12:31 PM]
Bravo's "Summer House" First-Ever Three-Part Reunion Begins Tuesday, May 26 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Uncensored and extended versions of all three parts will be available to stream next day on Peacock.

[05/19/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for "Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal"
All three episodes will be available to stream at launch on Tuesday, June 2.

[05/19/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 11 - "The Roast of Kevin Hart" Heats Up to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
True crime audiences also streamed the second season of "Worst Ex Ever," which rose to the No. 2 spot on the English TV list with 8.1 million views.

[05/19/26 - 11:46 AM]
Netflix Forges Creative Partnership with Powerhouse Animation Duo Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath
As part of the multi-year deal, the duo will develop animated series and films exclusively for Netflix, with first-look rights for live action projects.

[05/19/26 - 11:36 AM]
Tia Mowry Returns to Lifetime to Star and Executive Produce New "Ripped from the Headlines" Thriller "Single Black Tenant" Premiering on June 27
The movie, inspired by actual events, follows a woman who begins to suspect that the home she thought would save her may ultimately destroy her.

[05/19/26 - 11:03 AM]
TNT Sports' Exclusive 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final Coverage to Begin Thursday, May 21 on TNT, truTV & HBO Max
On the call for the entire series will be Kenny Albert, along with commentary from Eddie Olczyk and Brian Boucher, and reporting from Jackie Redmond.

[05/19/26 - 11:00 AM]
Darius Rucker to Receive the Veterans Voice Award Presented by USAA's Honor Through Action at "The 52nd American Music Awards," Live, Monday, May 25 at 8:00 PM, ET, 5:00 PM, PT on CBS
The award recognizes artists who use their platforms to make meaningful, lasting change in the lives of those who served.

[05/19/26 - 10:56 AM]
Netflix Expands Consumer Products Footprint with Strategic Confectionery and Toy Partnerships
Highlights include naming Moose Toys as the master toy partner for the upcoming animated film "Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory" and musical preschool series "Young MacDonald."

[05/19/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult" Debuts June 1
The three-part documentary series chronicles Hoyt Richards, who, at 16 years old, meets an enigmatic Manhattan socialite on a Nantucket beach and is pulled into his spiritual group, Eternal Values.

[05/19/26 - 10:00 AM]
AMC Global Media Invites Fans Deeper Into the World of "The Vampire Lestat" with New Companion Series, "The Vampire Lestat: After Dark"
Hosted by writer, producer and podcast host Lizzie Bassett, the after show will take fans behind the scenes of each weekly episode of "The Vampire Lestat," featuring interviews with series cast and producers.

[05/19/26 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Debuts Jaw-Dropping Trailer for Fifth and Final Season of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Premiering on Friday, June 12
"Power Book III: Raising Kanan" is a prequel series in the "Power" universe that explores fan-favorite character Kanan Stark's entry into the drug business and his evolution from an innocent teenager into a ruthless kingpin, influenced by his mother's manipulation and deception.

[05/19/26 - 09:18 AM]
ESPN's Exclusive Presentation of the 2026 Stanley Cup Western Conference Final Presented by Geico Takes The Ice Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
ESPN's Western Conference Final coverage is a prelude to the network's exclusive Stanley Cup Final coverage on ABC.

[05/19/26 - 09:11 AM]
Video: "Voicemails for Isabelle" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A young woman's hilariously confessional voicemails to her late sister are unknowingly redirected to a stranger, who begins to fall in love from afar.

[05/19/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer for Season 3 of "Capture"
Don't believe everything you see.

[05/19/26 - 08:05 AM]
It's a Snoopy Summer! Apple TV Announces an All-New Slate of Peanuts Programming
Highlights include a second season of beloved musical "Camp Snoopy" to debut on Friday, June 26 and a brand new special, "Snoopy Presents: There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy," premiering on Friday, July 31.