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    [tuesday, may 23, 2017]    
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[05/23/17 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 23
Updates include: HBO, Jon Stewart scrap animated project; Mark Sheppard won't return to The CW's "Supernatural"; and Amazon to bring "Hanna" to the small screen.

[05/23/17 - 04:39 PM]
A Storm is Brewing as TNT's Hit Series "The Last Ship" Returns with a Thrilling Two-Hour Premiere on Aug. 20
Through its first three seasons, the show has ranked one of basic cable's Top 10 summer dramas with adults 18-49.

[05/23/17 - 01:17 PM]
Catch the Premiere of "Big & Little," Tomorrow Night on TLC After "My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now"
The two-part special follows two morbidly obese little people as they embark on a weight loss journey led by fitness guru and fellow little person, Allison Warrell.

[05/23/17 - 12:38 PM]
Comedy Central Announces Series Extension for "The President Show"
"I'm so grateful that Comedy Central has decided to end its tenure as a cable network by renewing 'The President Show,'" said Anthony Atamanuik.

[05/23/17 - 12:33 PM]
Starz App Now Available on Samsung Smart TVs
The app is also available on Amazon Fire TV, Xbox One, Apple TV, iPhones and iPads running iOS 8.0 or higher, Roku(R), Sony Android TV, as well as most Android phones, tablets and TV devices.

[05/23/17 - 12:14 PM]
"T.J. Miller: Meticulously Ridiculous," Featuring the "Silicon Valley" Star in His First HBO Special, Debuts June 17
The show offers his offbeat take on topics such as nightmares, the differences between marijuana and alcohol, his favorite historical figure and the challenges of talking about death.

[05/23/17 - 11:52 AM]
Nation's Leading True Crime Network Investigation Discovery Explores the Fall of 'America's Dad' in "Bill Cosby: An American Scandal"
This one-hour special takes viewers deep inside the secret life of Cosby and his family, shining a light on the drama and dysfunction behind this seemingly perfect household.

[05/23/17 - 11:25 AM]
Michael Strahan and ITV America Set Overall Deal
Under the partnership, Strahan and Constance Schwartz-Morini will develop unscripted programming for television and digital platforms.

[05/23/17 - 11:01 AM]
Discovery Family's New Original Series "Reno, Set, Go!" Rewards Individuals Facing Tough Times with the Ultimate Gift - A Covert Home Makeover in Less Than 36 Hours
In each 30-minute episode, a family and a team of expert crafters led by designer Cheryl Torrenueva and contractor Roger Morin perform a top-secret renovation for an unsuspecting homeowner while they are purposely kept out of the house.

[05/23/17 - 10:54 AM]
Nickelodeon Renews Top Hits from Top-Ranked Preschool Portfolio
The renewals of "PAW Patrol," "Shimmer and Shine," "Rusty Rivets" and "Nella the Princess Knight" are part of the network's largest preschool content pipeline ever of returning hit shows and new series for the 2017-2018 season.

[05/23/17 - 10:53 AM]
Country Stars Billy Ray Cyrus and Kelsea Ballerini Guest Star in All-New Blaze and the Monster Machines "Wild Wheels" Specials on Nickelodoen
The first special, "Animal Island," featuring Cyrus as Lazard, a greedy lizard-truck, premieres Monday, May 29.

[05/23/17 - 10:48 AM]
DIY Network Greenlights New Real Estate Investment Series "Buyers Bootcamp with Scott McGillivray"
"Anyone who owns a piece of real estate has the potential to make a great return on their investment," said Scott. "In 'Buyers Bootcamp,' I'm going to show them how."

[05/23/17 - 10:11 AM]
"Man Fire Food" Returns with a Smoking-Hot New Season with Host Roger Mooking
On the 13 half-hour long episodes, Chef Roger Mooking continues his search for the most fascinating ways to cook with flames.

[05/23/17 - 10:04 AM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights Season 12 of "SpongeBob SquarePants," Number-One Animated Series Across All TV with Kids
The pickup comes on the heels of the recent announcement for a third SpongeBob SquarePants theatrical from Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, also slated for 2019.

[05/23/17 - 10:03 AM]
BBC America to Partner with Elisabeth Moss on Developing Mini-Series "Fever"
"Fever" tells the story of the first known healthy carrier of typhoid fever who became known as "Typhoid Mary" as she spread typhoid across the burgeoning metropolis of early twentieth century New York.

[05/23/17 - 09:10 AM]
"DC Super Hero Girls" Embark on New Adventures, With New Animated Series Coming to Cartoon Network in 2018
The new series is a global initiative with Cartoon Network and builds on the successful DC Super Hero Girls direct-to-video movies as well as digital webisodes launched in 2015.

[05/23/17 - 08:59 AM]
History(R) Commissions Limited Documentary Series "Watergate" from Academy Award(R)-Winner Charles Ferguson
The series will include new interviews with journalists, senior Nixon Administration officials, members of Congress, and prosecutors.

[05/23/17 - 08:54 AM]
Witness the Rehabilitation of Extraordinary Endangered Species in Smithsonian Earth's "Sea Turtle Rescue"
At the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center, wildlife heroes spend countless hours rehabilitating sea turtles back to health and safety with sheer determination and compassion.

[05/23/17 - 08:52 AM]
Get Psyched, Discovery Life Premieres Its Eighth Annual "Psych Week" Next Monday
More than one in four Americans meet the criteria for having a mental illness, but we rarely see or hear about it.

[05/23/17 - 08:49 AM]
TLC's "90 Day Fiance" Franchise Returns with "90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?" and New Digital Series "90 Day Fiance: What Now?"
New episodes roll out Sunday, June 25 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[05/23/17 - 08:32 AM]
Adventurer Todd Sampson Puts His Faith in Science to the Ultimate Test in "Outrageous Acts of Danger" Set to Debut on Science Channel on Wednesday, June 21
In each of the six 30-minutes episodes, Todd, who once completed an unguided ascent to the top of Mount Everest, puts himself in a death-defying situation, however, the laws of physics dictate that he will escape unscathed.

[05/23/17 - 08:28 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos, Snaps NBC Win Streak
The Peacock however wins the evening among total viewers.

[05/23/17 - 08:26 AM]
Discovery's "Diesel Brothers" Take the Mound for All-Star Two Night MLB-Themed Special
Said stunt features Detroit Tigers' superstar Miguel Cabrera and MLB Network analysts Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez and former All-Star Carlos Peña.

[05/23/17 - 07:40 AM]
Real Estate and Home Renovation Get a Southern Twist in HGTV's New Series "Flip or Flop Atlanta"
Premiering on Thursday, July 20, the 13-episode series follows expert flippers Ken and Anita Corsini as they transform rundown properties into charming southern homes.

[05/22/17 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 22
Updates include: Vanessa Bayer, Sasheer Zamata also to depart "Saturday Night Live"; Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler sign new deals for "Criminal Minds"; and Sophia Lillis cast in HBO's "Sharp Objects."

[05/22/17 - 10:30 PM]
NBC Pulls the Plug on "Chicago Justice"
Co-star Jon Seda confirmed the news this evening via social media.

[05/22/17 - 01:45 PM]
A&E Network's Hit Series "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" to Premiere Two-Hour Stand-Alone Special on Monday, May 29
In this two-hour special, Leah Remini and Mike Rinder explore the historical relationship between the Church of Scientology and its often vocal critics.

[05/22/17 - 01:13 PM]
HGTV Lodge Boasts Star-Studded Lineup at 2017 CMA Festival in Nashville
From Thursday, June 8 - Sunday, June 11, in Nashville, the 3,500-square-foot HGTV Lodge will offer Festival-goers the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience(TM).

[05/22/17 - 11:31 AM]
Video: OWN Unveils Season Two Trailer of Acclaimed Drama Series "Queen Sugar"
The new season will debut with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21.

[05/22/17 - 11:30 AM]
Video: "Flaked" - Season 2 - Official Trailer
Season two launches globally on Netflix on Friday, June 2.

[05/22/17 - 10:33 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "The Lost Wife of Robert Durst" Starring Katharine McPhee and Daniel Gillies
Based on the book "A Deadly Secret: The Strange Disappearance of Kathie Durst," by investigative journalist Matt Birkbeck, filming begins this month in Vancouver.

[05/22/17 - 10:27 AM]
Video: Final Trailer Released for BBC America's "Orphan Black"
Get a final look at what to expect this season on the network's award-winning clone drama before the series returns Saturday, June 10.

[05/22/17 - 10:06 AM]
Cartoon Network Expands "Ben 10" Universe with Season Two Pick Up and New Mobile and Console Games
Beginning Monday, May 29, Ben's transformation into Wildvine, the 10th alien to be featured in the current first season will be revealed in two all-new episodes.

[05/22/17 - 09:38 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Correspondent Keith Morrison Sits Down with Chris Tapp in Investigation Discovery's "Who Killed Angie Dodge? Keith Morrison Investigates"
The two-hour special premieres Monday, May 29 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/22/17 - 09:31 AM]
"Friends from College" Premieres Friday, July 14th on Netflix
Each day this week, keep a look out for a new sneak peek from the new series starring Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, Annie Parisse, Nat Faxon, Fred Savage and Jae Suh Park.

[05/22/17 - 09:16 AM]
Video: New Showtime Drama Series "I'm Dying Up Here" Available Now for Early Sampling
Starting today, consumers who do not subscribe to Showtime can watch the series premiere for free on YouTube and SHO.com.

[05/22/17 - 09:10 AM]
Video: First Look at "Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters" on truTV
In early 2018, truTV will premiere the new anthology series that features twisted morality tales.

[05/22/17 - 09:05 AM]
BET Sounds Off Black Music Month on a High Note
New original scripted series "Tales" premieres Tuesday, June 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/22/17 - 09:01 AM]
The Hit Comedy Series "Baby Daddy" Goes Out With a Bang as It Celebrates Its 100th Episode and Series Finale, Airing Monday, May 22, on Freeform
"The 'Baby Daddy' cast and crew are truly remarkable, and together it has been a joy to watch our characters' lives unfold on screen over the past six seasons," said Dan Berendsen.

[05/22/17 - 08:59 AM]
History's "Alone" Returns with a Twist for Season 4 on Thursday, June 15 at 10PM ET/PT
In season four, seven teams of two will be separated and dropped miles apart with two ultimate goals: navigate the brutal, unforgiving terrain of Vancouver Island in an attempt to locate their isolated partner and, once reunited, survive as long as they can.

[05/22/17 - 08:39 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Rides "Billboard Music Awards" to Victory
The Alphabet's annual telecast however is down more than 20% from last year among adults 18-49.

[05/21/17 - 10:40 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NHL Playoffs Keep NBC on Top
Coverage of the Predators at the Ducks leads the night among adults 18-49.

[05/21/17 - 10:32 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Delivers Its Most-Watched Season Finale in Six Years
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, May 20.

[05/20/17 - 12:03 PM]
NBC Orders Second Season of "Trial & Error"
The 10-episode pickup was confirmed by a network spokesperson on Saturday.

[05/20/17 - 08:36 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dateline NBC" Tops Viewers, Demos
The Peacock likewise wins the evening in both categories.

[05/20/17 - 06:41 AM]
"Oh, Hello on Broadway" Comes to Netflix June 13
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney are bringing their brilliantly bizarre Broadway alter egos to Netflix in an all-new original comedy special launching globally June 13.

[05/19/17 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 19
Updates include: Harry Hamlin to recur on USA's "Shooter"; Jack Burditt, Bill Wrubel board ABC's "Modern Family"; and "The Art of More" creator Chuck Rose inks overall deal with Universal Television.

[05/19/17 - 03:51 PM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Has Most-Watched Week Ever
Comedy Central spins the numbers for the week of May 15-18.

[05/19/17 - 02:30 PM]
Freeform Pulls an All-Nighter and Picks Up "college-ish" (Working Title)
"college-ish" follows the Johnson's eldest daughter Zoey (Yara Shahidi) as she heads off to college and quickly discovers that not everything goes her way once she leaves the nest.

[05/19/17 - 02:22 PM]
Miley Cyrus to Perform New Hit Single "Malibu" as Chris Stapleton, Zedd and Alessia Cara Also Take the Stage on "The Voice" Season Finale
Additionally, the exciting season finale of "The Voice" will feature an array of musical collaborations.







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