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[07/18/17 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 18
Updates include: Annie Potts tapped for "Young Sheldon" at CBS; "Homeland" promotes trio to regulars; and Mykelti Williamson signs onto NBC's "Chicago PD."

[07/18/17 - 02:10 PM]
Michelle Hurd Joins "Lethal Weapon" as Recurring Guest Star
She'll play Gina Santos, who is brought in as Chief, above Avery (Kevin Rahm), to take some control of the division.

[07/18/17 - 12:47 PM]
A&E Network's Groundbreaking Series "Live PD" Hits Ratings High with 2.1 Million Total Viewers
A&E spins the numbers for Saturday, July 15.

[07/18/17 - 11:35 AM]
TLC's Successful "90 Day Fiance" Franchise Adds New Prequel Series "90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days"
The latest spin-off series premieres Sunday, August 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/18/17 - 11:16 AM]
The CW Schedule Update: The CW's Exclusive Telecast of the 2017 "iHeartRadio Music Festival" to Air Wednesday, Oct. 4 and Thursday, Oct. 5
The second night was originally scheduled to air on The CW on Friday, October 6.

[07/18/17 - 11:05 AM]
Award-Winning Producers Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil Partner with Oprah Winfrey for New OWN Original Series "Love Is ___"
Drawing inspiration from their real-life relationship, the humorous drama tells the love story between a modern-day power couple.

[07/18/17 - 11:02 AM]
"Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy" Debuts July 24 on HBO
The film features interviews with HRH The Duke of Cambridge and HRH Prince Harry, both of whom talk openly about their mother and pay tribute to the many ways her influence has shaped their lives.

[07/18/17 - 11:01 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Official Trailer for Season Three of "Outlander"
Fans now get a closer look at new footage from the forthcoming season based on Voyager, the third of eight books in Diana Gabaldon's international best-selling Outlander series.

[07/18/17 - 11:01 AM]
Abby Lee Miller Gets Candid About Her Mistakes in New Special "Dance Moms: Abby Tells All Exclusive," Premiering July 25 with Jedediah Bila
Plus: "Dance Moms" returns with new episodes beginning August 1 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/18/17 - 10:46 AM]
Crown Media's Holiday Programming Initiatives Elevate Networks as Top-Rated in Weekend Primetime
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of July 10-16.

[07/18/17 - 10:00 AM]
Carla Gugino Will Join Michiel Huisman in Netflix Series That Is a Modern Re-Imagining of Shirley Jackson's Iconic Novel, "The Haunting of Hill House"
This is a reteaming for the actress and director Mike Flanagan after starring in his feature film, the upcoming Stephen King feature adaptation Gerald's Game, also for Netflix.

[07/18/17 - 09:31 AM]
"Shark After Dark" Returns with Host Eli Roth and a Lineup of Jawsome Celebrity Guests Including Charlize Theron, Tony Hale and Regina Hall Among Others Airing Sunday, July 23-Thursday July 27 on Discovery
For five continuous nights, Roth will be joined by celebrity guests and shark experts to highlight some of the most fintastic moments from "Shark Week" in addition to giving viewers a sneak peek at the next day's programs.

[07/18/17 - 09:30 AM]
Universal Cable Productions Announces Key Projects Expanding Award-Winning Studio's Distinguished Genre Development Slate
Among the projects: Maggie Stiefvater's New York Times bestselling book series "The Raven Cycle" and Hugh Howey's iconic post-apocalyptic novel series "Sand" for Syfy.

[07/18/17 - 09:17 AM]
"Black Girls Rock!(TM)" 2017 Premieres Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 8PM
The annual special celebrates women throughout the diaspora by shining a light on the accomplishments and successes of influential Black women and girls in a night honoring their beauty, brilliance and everlasting resilience.

[07/18/17 - 08:39 AM]
A Smithsonian Channel(TM) Royal Event Honors the Late Princess Diana with Two New Specials
Look for both editions back-to-back on Sunday, August 27 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/18/17 - 08:24 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "Bachelorette" Pulls in Front as ABC, NBC Share Demo Crown
The Peacock however is the most-watched broadcaster last night.

[07/18/17 - 08:17 AM]
Explorers Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau Dive Into Tales of Lost Treasure in "Caribbean Pirate Treasure"
Travel Channel's new series starring the global deep sea divers and adventurers premieres with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, August 20 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/18/17 - 08:07 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer and Key Art for New Series "Atypical"
Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, upends his family when he begins his journey of self-discovery for independence, love and acceptance in the new Netflix comedy series with heart.

[07/18/17 - 08:01 AM]
Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart and China Anne McClain - The Stars of "Descendants 2" - Join Director Kenny Ortega for "Descendants 2: ABC After-Party," A Special Broadcast, Friday, July 21, on ABC
The film is part of an unprecedented, simultaneous premiere on six networks: ABC, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Freeform, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies plus branded apps.

[07/18/17 - 07:15 AM]
William Shatner Guest Stars in the Return of "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic"
Season seven of the series resumes Saturday, August 5 on Discovery Family.

[07/18/17 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Sets Multi-Show Deal with Agatha Christie Limited
The first adaptation of Christie's classic stories, "Ordeal by Innocence," began production earlier this month in the U.K.

[07/17/17 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 17
Updates include: Zuleikha Robinson joins FOX's "The Exorcist"; Starz to develop Mariah Carey project; and Danielle Rose Russell cast in The CW's "The Originals."

[07/17/17 - 02:30 PM]
Freeform's "The Fosters" and "The Bold Type" Premiere to No. 1 Ranks in Key Target Demographics
Freeform further spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 11.

[07/17/17 - 02:00 PM]
UCP & Dark Horse Renew First-Look Deal; Announce TV Development of "Mind MGMT," "Flutter," "Tanis," and "The Bright Sessions"
The pact comes on the heels of their "Umbrella Academy" series pick-up on Netflix.

[07/17/17 - 01:00 PM]
Alec Baldwin Can Handle the Truth in NBC's "A Few Good Men"
Baldwin has been cast as Col. Nathan Jessep in NBC's upcoming live "A Few Good Men," from esteemed playwright and Oscar and Emmy winner Aaron Sorkin.

[07/17/17 - 12:42 PM]
Nickelodeon Begins Production on "Inside Voice," New Original TV Movie Starring "Henry Danger's" Jace Norman and JoJo Siwa and Daniella Perkins
Set to premiere in 2018, the live-action comedy tells the story of a kid who, after a comical VR mishap, starts speaking every thought he has out loud.

[07/17/17 - 12:15 PM]
"Brillo Box (3 Cents Off)," Tracking the Remarkable Journey of an Iconic Andy Warhol Sculpture from One Family's Living Room Through the Global Art Market, Debuts Aug. 7, Exclusively on HBO
In 1964, Andy Warhol shocked the art world by making hundreds of replicas of supermarket shipping cartons and presenting them as art.

[07/17/17 - 12:12 PM]
New Season of TLC's "OutDaughtered" Returns with Highest Ratings Ever
TLC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 11.

[07/17/17 - 12:02 PM]
Bravo Media Battens Down the Hatches for Season Five of "Below Deck" Returning Tuesday, September 5 at 9PM ET/PT
It's all hands on deck when fan favorites Captain Lee Rosbach, Kate Chastain (chief stew) and Nico Scholly (senior deckhand) team up again for another Caribbean charter aboard the 154' mega yacht "Valor."

[07/17/17 - 11:34 AM]
New Live Dating Show - "Date Night Live" - Launches July 27 on Lifetime
From Big Fish Entertainment, producers of A&E hit docuseries "Live PD," the eight-episode series follows couples from New York City, Atlanta, Dallas and San Diego, as they embark on dates - live!

[07/17/17 - 11:03 AM]
Video: VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" Supertrailer
The new season premieres Monday, July 24 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/17/17 - 09:46 AM]
"I Love Kellie Pickler" Back for Season Three on CMT
"This show is about laughter and love," shares Kellie. "It's all positive and all about our family and friends and our crazy adventures. We just want to be a bright light and make people laugh and feel good."

[07/17/17 - 09:44 AM]
The Fieri Family Hits the Highway on "Guy's Family Road Trip"
A sneak peek of the premiere episode airs Sunday, August 13 with the series then airing in its regular day and time beginning Friday August 18 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/17/17 - 09:36 AM]
Crackle Amps Up for Legendary Summer Bash with New Original Movie "Party Boat" Premiering Thursday, August 24
Plus: look for an exclusive debut on PlayStation(R) two days ahead of the network release on Tuesday, August 22.

[07/17/17 - 09:26 AM]
Tyga and C.J. Wallace Join Season Three Cast of MTV's "Scream" - Premiere set for March 2018
The season, which will be moving production from New Orleans to Atlanta, features an entirely new cast, series location and premise.

[07/17/17 - 09:21 AM]
Destination America Investigates "Haunted Towns" in All-New Series Premiering August 15 at 10/9c
The Tennessee Wraith Chasers (TWC) ghost hunting team is getting their spooky on in an all-new series as they travel across the country investigating America's most haunted towns.

[07/17/17 - 09:01 AM]
"Star Trek: Discovery" Beams Into Comic-Con
Co-stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Jason Isaacs, Doug Jones, Shazad Latif, Mary Wiseman, Anthony Rapp and James Frain are all scheduled to appear.

[07/17/17 - 09:01 AM]
A&E Network to Premiere Original Limited Documentary Series "The Murder of Laci Peterson" on August 15
The series explores the infamous Scott Peterson trial, the case that destroyed a family, gripped a nation and defined an era, as a vehicle for understanding America's criminal justice system and the ways in which outside influences can affect that system.

[07/17/17 - 08:44 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Big Brother" Top Demo Race
The Eye narrowly edges the competition among adults 18-49.

[07/17/17 - 08:29 AM]
TV One's "Unsung" Season 11 Jagged Edge Premiere Clinches #1 Spot Among Adults 25-54 in 10 pm Slot
TV One further spins the numbers for Sunday, July 9.

[07/17/17 - 06:02 AM]
"Ghost Adventures" Host Zak Bagans Seeks Two Fans to Join Him on a Paranormal Investigation of His Haunted Museum
The selected participants also will join Bagans and the "Ghost Adventures" team on a paranormal investigation at the museum for an upcoming episode of the series to air on Travel Channel in October.

[07/17/17 - 05:01 AM]
Reelz Announces 5 New Original Series and New Episodes of 3 Returning Original Series
"Scandal Made Me Famous," "Copycat Killers" and "Murder Made Me Famous" are all due back later this year.

[07/16/17 - 11:31 AM]
HBO Shares First Look Photo for HBO Films' Untitled Barry Levinson Project
Starring Al Pacino, the film centers on Joe Paterno, who, after becoming the winningest coach in college football history, is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.

[07/16/17 - 09:05 AM]
Jodie Whittaker Announced as New Star of BBC America's "Doctor Who"
She will be the Thirteenth Time Lord and take over from Peter Capaldi who leaves the global hit show at Christmas.

[07/16/17 - 09:01 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Edges Competition in Total Viewers with Repeat Lineup
ABC, CBS and NBC however all share the demo crown.

[07/15/17 - 09:32 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos for Fifth Consecutive Week
The Peacock is the network to beat among adults 18-49.

[07/14/17 - 11:50 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 14
Updates include: David Strathairn to recur on Syfy's "The Expanse"; Brit Morgan scores arc on The CW's "Riverdale"; and Hannah New joins the cast of FX's "Trust."

[07/14/17 - 06:32 PM]
Premiere Date and Voice Cast for Disney XD's New Animated Series "Marvel's Spider-Man" Announced at D23 Expo
Plus: The LEGO Group and Marvel will team up once again for an all-new 22-minute animated special "LEGO(R) Marvel Super Heroes - Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat."

[07/14/17 - 11:38 AM]
TBS Presents "Alien-ish Week" Starting July 17, Leading Up to Season Two of "People of Earth"
The stunt will extend to social media, where Twitter fans visiting @PoE_TBS will be able to adopt a baby Grey alien and nurture it to adulthood.

[07/14/17 - 11:01 AM]
Video: Swipe Right to Meet... The Incredible Jessica James (Official Trailer)
Jessica Williams, Chris O'Dowd, Lakeith Stanfield and Noël Wells star in the latest Netflix original movie.







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[11/13/24 - 02:02 PM]
Hit Detective Drama, "Shetland," Returns December 11 for Season Nine on BritBox
A double missing person's case blurs the lines between the personal and the professional, as Calder and Tosh are drawn into a labyrinthine investigation.

[11/13/24 - 01:59 PM]
Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd Each to Star in New "Ripped from the Headlines" Originals for Lifetime
The former stars in "Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story" on January 11; while the latter leads "Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story" on January 18.

[11/13/24 - 01:08 PM]
ESPN to Exclusively Present 2025 MLB Opening Day Doubleheader Featuring Both World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and American League Champion New York Yankees
The doubleheader begins on ESPN at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27 when Aaron Judge and the Yankees host Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the National League Central in 2024.

[11/13/24 - 11:30 AM]
"Doctor Odyssey" Series Premiere Swells +482% Over Live+Same Day Audience in Adults 18-49
Plus: "9-1-1" kicked off season eight with an action-packed three-episode story arc rising +156% in Total Viewers (12.64 million vs. 4.93 million) and +519% in Adults 18-49 (2.91 rating vs. 0.47 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audience.

[11/13/24 - 11:12 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Golden State Warriors Visit New Orleans Pelicans on November 22
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.

[11/13/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, "The Night Agent" is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), whose efforts to save The President in Season 1 earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in Season 2.

[11/13/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Winter Premiere Dates for 2024-25 Primetime Season
"Hollywood Squares," starring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore as the center square, and hosted by Nate Burleson, premieres Thursday, January 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[11/13/24 - 10:08 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Exclusive "Family Guy" Holiday Special
The special episode premieres on Monday, November 25 only on Hulu as a part of the year-round "Family Guy" 25th Anniversary Celebration!

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Onyx Collective's Sexy Legal Drama "Reasonable Doubt" Renewed for Season Three on Hulu
"Reasonable Doubt" centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline "Jax" Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case, all while trying to keep her life together.

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Say Nothing" - Official Trailer 2 - FX
FX's limited series is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.

[11/13/24 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Let The Games Begin! Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Holiday Special "Amazon Wish List Games"
All five episodes of the special are set to debut on Prime Video on November 20.

[11/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Channel's "Fa-La-La-Lidays" and Disney Jr.'s "Magical Holidays" Unwrap Festive Programming for the Whole Family
Highlights of "Disney Channel's Fa-la-la-lidays" include new animated holiday episodes of "Big City Greens" and "ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series."

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "The Later Daters" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six older singles shake off the dust and wade back into the dating pool with the help of their family and friends and a renowned relationship expert in this uplifting docuseries that proves it's never too late to find lasting love.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy," An "Entertainment Tonight" Special, to Air Friday, Nov. 29
This one-hour special, celebrating 293 episodes of "Blue Bloods," includes new exclusive interviews with the stars and recurring guest stars who share favorite memories and behind-the-scenes moments from the past 14 years.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Acorn TV to Debut "Acorn TV X TED: Transform Your Thinking"
The new series will consist of six episodes, each featuring five TED Talks with a common theme.