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[07/27/17 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 27
Updates include: Elizabeth Lail among those cast in Lifetime's "You"; Mark Moses, Kate Beahan report for NBC's "Law & Order True Crime"; and Desmond Harrington joins the cast of "Elementary" at CBS.

[07/27/17 - 08:50 PM]
Crown Media Family Networks to Launch Hallmark Drama, A Third Linear Cable Network, on October 1
Hallmark Drama's programming will evoke the rich legacy and spirit of Hallmark Hall of Fame, the most award-winning and longest-running primetime series in the history of television.

[07/27/17 - 08:49 PM]
Crown Media Family Networks to Launch Standalone SVOD Streaming Service, Hallmark Movies Now
For $5.99 a month or $59.99 a year, subscribers to the service will have access to between 800 and 1,000 hours of family friendly content not available on Crown Media's linear channels, with newly refreshed offerings every week.

[07/27/17 - 08:48 PM]
Crown Media Family Networks Launches New Business Venture, Hallmark Publishing, A Digital Publishing Company That Expands Crown Media Family Networks' Access to Original Content
Conversely, Hallmark Publishing will also create novelizations of previously aired original movie favorites from Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

[07/27/17 - 08:47 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Announces Development Deal with Crisis Management Expert Judy Smith for New Mystery Movie "The Adjuster"
The new mystery movie, "The Adjuster," is loosely based off her real-life experiences and professional work.

[07/27/17 - 08:46 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Announces Development Deal with Al Roker for New Mystery Movie "Midnight Show Murders" Starring Holly Robinson Peete
"The Midnight Show Murders" mystery revolves around a fictional TV morning show, like "Home & Family."

[07/27/17 - 08:45 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Announces New Installments of Returning Franchises, All-New Movies from Al Roker, Judy Smith and Upcoming Original World Premieres
"Garage Sale Mystery," "Aurora Teagarden," "Gourmet Detective," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," "Hailey Dean Mysteries," and "Fixer Upper Mystery" are all due back.

[07/27/17 - 08:44 PM]
Hallmark Channel Conjures Up More Magic and Orders Season Four of Its Hit, Original, Primetime Series "Good Witch"
"Fans continue to be drawn to the magical world of Middleton and are captivated by the enchanting adventures of Cassie, Sam and Grace," said Michelle Vicary.

[07/27/17 - 08:43 PM]
Season Five of Hallmark Channel's "When Calls the Heart" Premieres with Two-Hour Sneak Peek During "Countdown to Christmas"
In February 2018, the saga of Hope Valley will continue with 10, one-our weekly episodes.

[07/27/17 - 08:42 PM]
Hallmark Channel's Daytime Emmy(R) Nominated Lifestyle Series "Home & Family" Returns for a Sixth Season as the Ultimate How-To Programming
The sixth season of "Home & Family" will feature advice and information from experts at the top of their fields and help viewers achieve goals from everyday tasks to once in a lifetime events.

[07/27/17 - 08:41 PM]
Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Celebrate Their Biggest Holiday Seasons Yet During Popular "Countdown to Christmas" and "The Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas" Annual Programming Events
Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will light up audiences' homes with a record number of 33 new, original holiday world premiere movies in 2017.

[07/27/17 - 04:32 PM]
NBC to Replace "Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly" with "Dateline NBC"
The change will take effect next Sunday, August 6 at 7:00/6:00c.

[07/27/17 - 02:30 PM]
TGI-Hulu! Beloved "TGIF" Lineup to Make Streaming Debut on Hulu
Plus: Hulu original drama series "Harlots" has been picked up for a second season.

[07/27/17 - 12:46 PM]
El Rey Network Greenlights Martial Arts Series "Bushido Battleground"
The new, 10-episode, two-hour series showcases elite fighters in the full contact sports of MMA, submission Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai matches from around the world.

[07/27/17 - 12:31 PM]
Showtime(R) Orders New Animated Series Centered on Trump White House Executive Produced by Multiple Emmy(R) Winner Stephen Colbert
"I know a lot of people wanted to do this, and I'm honored that the Cartoon President invited our documentary crew into his private world," Colbert said.

[07/27/17 - 12:00 PM]
Louis Tomlinson to Perform Debut Solo Single, "Back to You," Featuring Bebe Rexha, Live on "Teen Choice 2017"
Plus: Chris Pratt, Lucy Hale, Janel Parrish, Victoria Justice, Tyler Posey, The Dolan Twins, Yara Shahidi and Hudson Yang are the latest scheduled to appear.

[07/27/17 - 11:32 AM]
Maria Bello Joins the Cast of "NCIS"
Bello will play an NCIS agent who was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the army and served two tours in Afghanistan.

[07/27/17 - 11:24 AM]
Global Superstar Katy Perry to Host and Perform at the 2017 "MTV Video Music Awards"
Earlier this week, she secured a spot as one of the top nominees for the 2017 VMAs with nods in five categories.

[07/27/17 - 10:35 AM]
CNBC Presents a Special Episode "The Profit: Marijuana Millions" on Tuesday, August 8 at 10PM ET/PT
In a special episode, Marcus Lemonis travels to California at a game-changing moment in the evolving acceptance and commercialization of pot in America.

[07/27/17 - 10:31 AM]
AMC Releases Key Art for the Fourth and Final Season of "Halt and Catch Fire"
Said swan song will debut with a two-hour premiere on August 19.

[07/27/17 - 10:14 AM]
Alaskan Gold Miners Risk It All on Discovery's Hit Series "Bering Sea Gold," Returning to the Ice for Its Sixth Season Friday, August 11
This season, the miners will face even bigger challenges and more risks in hopes of hitting the motherlode under the ice.

[07/27/17 - 09:34 AM]
Showtime(R) Picks Up New Drama Pilot "City on a Hill" Executive Produced by Academy Award(R) Winners Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
In the early 90s, Boston was rife with violent criminals emboldened by local law enforcement agencies in which corruption and racism was the norm, and then it all suddenly changed.

[07/27/17 - 09:16 AM]
Video: truTV Debuts Trailer for Upcoming Comedic Documentary "The Problem with Apu"
Produced by Marobru, Inc. and Avalon Television, "The Problem with Apu" will debut on truTV this fall.

[07/27/17 - 09:13 AM]
Wild Wednesdays Return to Smithsonian Channel(TM) with Two New Specials
From the dry, barren terrain of the Namibian savanna to the lush rainforests of India, meet two of nature's most unique creatures - the tenacious honey badger and deadly king cobra.

[07/27/17 - 09:03 AM]
See What's Cooking "At Home with Amy Sedaris" Premiering Tuesday, October 24 at 10:30pm ET/PT on truTV
Special guests who will stop by Amy's abode in season one include Scott Adsit, Rachel Dratch, Cole Escola, Jane Krakowski, Heather Lawless, David Pasquesi, Sasheer Zamata, and many more.

[07/27/17 - 08:34 AM]
TBS Unveils Fall Slate Featuring Three New Series and Returning Favorite
Newcomers "The Last O.G.," "Drop the Mic" and "Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker's Wild" will be joined by the second season of "Search Party."

[07/27/17 - 08:33 AM]
TBS's "Angie Tribeca" Rides Audience Growth to Fourth Season Renewal
The fourth season will welcome a new cast member: two-time Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale.

[07/27/17 - 08:32 AM]
Life on the Run Gets Messy... and Dangerous In Season 2 of TNT's Hit Drama "Good Behavior," Premiering Oct. 15
Michelle Dockery is joined by Juan Diego Botto, Terry Kinney, Lusia Strus and Joey Kern in the new season.

[07/27/17 - 08:31 AM]
TEGNA and TV One Premiere "Sister Circle," A New Daytime, Live Talk Show on Monday, September 11
"Sister Circle" will air live weekdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on TV One as part of the morning news and lifestyle programming block, as well as in 12 TEGNA markets.

[07/27/17 - 08:31 AM]
TNT's "Animal Kingdom" Surfs to a Third Season
The season finale is set for August 29 while TNT plans to launch the third season in 2018.

[07/27/17 - 08:30 AM]
TNT Greenlights Straight-to-Series Drama "One Day She'll Darken"
Patty Jenkins is attached to direct the pilot and potentially additional episodes, and Chris Pine is attached to star in all six.

[07/27/17 - 08:22 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Night with "Big Brother"
The Eye edges out the competition in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/27/17 - 08:13 AM]
Comedian & Actor Mario Cantone to Make His First Appearance as White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci on An All-New Episode of "The President Show" Tonight at 11:30pm ET/PT
Earlier this week Comedy Central announced the extension of "The President Show" for an additional seven episodes for a total of 22 episodes.

[07/27/17 - 08:05 AM]
Video: "Comrade Detective" Trailer Now Available - Featuring Voices of Channing Tatum & Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Nick Offerman is also featured in the series, premiering Friday, August 4 on Amazon.

[07/27/17 - 08:01 AM]
DIY Network Greenlights "Lawn & Order" Landscaping Series with Chris Lambton and Sara Bendrick
The eight-episode series is scheduled to premiere on DIY Network in April 2018.

[07/26/17 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 26
Updates include: Seeso pulls "HarmonQuest" season two premiere; Britt Robertson cast in ABC's "For the People"; and USA's "Shooter" to wrap production early due to Ryan Phillippe injury.

[07/26/17 - 03:19 PM]
Disney Channel's "Raven's Home" Is #1 Cable TV Series Launch in Two Years Among Targeted Kid and Tween Demographics
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, July 21.

[07/26/17 - 03:10 PM]
HBO/Cinemax Programming Overview - Summer 2017
The company recaps its plans for the rest of the year and beyond.

[07/26/17 - 03:09 PM]
Five-Part Miniseries "Chernobyl," Starring Jared Harris, Produced by Sister Pictures and The Mighty Mint as an HBO/Sky Television Co-Production, to Begin Filming Next Year
Harris will play Valery Legasov, the Soviet scientist chosen by the Kremlin to investigate the accident.

[07/26/17 - 03:08 PM]
"Baltimore Rising," Chronicling the Struggle of Police and Activists to Hold the City Together in the Wake of Strife, Debuts in November on HBO
Directed by Sonja Sohn, the film follows activists, police officers, community leaders and gang affiliates, who struggle to hold Baltimore together, even as the homicide rate hits record levels.

[07/26/17 - 03:07 PM]
HBO Announces Documentary Lineup for the Second Half of 2017
Highlights include Alex Gibney and Blair Foster's Rolling Stone documentary, due in November.

[07/26/17 - 03:06 PM]
Hit HBO Comedy Series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Starring Larry David, Returns for Its Ninth Season Oct. 1
Guest stars this season include Elizabeth Banks, Ed Begley, Jr., Carrie Brownstein, Bryan Cranston, Lauren Graham, Jimmy Kimmel, Nick Offerman, Nasim Pedrad and Elizabeth Perkins.

[07/26/17 - 03:05 PM]
James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal Star in HBO Drama Series "The Deuce," Created by David Simon and George Pelecanos, Debuting Sept. 10
The show's title comes from the local slang for New York's fabled 42nd Street.

[07/26/17 - 03:03 PM]
Keith David Joins "Marvel's New Warriors"
David plays Ernest Vigman, a caustic municipal employee who butts up against the hopeful energy of the new warriors.

[07/26/17 - 03:03 PM]
ESPN Films' Ric Flair 30 for 30 "Nature Boy" Premieres November 7
Director Rory Karpf will take an inside look at Flair's story, including his triumphs, his tragedies, and his pivotal role in turning pro wrestling into mainstream sports entertainment.

[07/26/17 - 03:01 PM]
Jon Stewart Returns to HBO for His First Stand-Up Special in 21 Years
Additionally, this fall Stewart will host the latest "Night of Too Many Stars" all-star benefit for NEXT For AUTISM, to be presented live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday, November 18.

[07/26/17 - 01:33 PM]
Comic-Con Trailer for "The Walking Dead," Viewed More Than 31 Million Times in Four Days Breaking Own Record for Views
AMC spins the digital numbers for the trailer to date.

[07/26/17 - 12:38 PM]
21 Million Viewers Tune In to Simulcast Premiere of Disney's "Descendants 2" in Live + 3 Data
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, July 21.

[07/26/17 - 11:14 AM]
Electus Partners with Michael Franzese, Moshe Diamant, and Michael Tadross Jr. to Create New Mafia Series "American Royalty"
The project is a revealing and uncompromising look back at a time when mobsters were bigger than life, often bringing politicians and corporate executives to their knees.

[07/26/17 - 11:00 AM]
Freeform Dives Into Production on New Original Drama Series "Siren"
Sibongile "Sibo" Mlambo joins the previously announced cast of Alex Roe, Eline Powell, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Ian Verdun and Rena Owen.







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[11/13/24 - 10:08 AM]
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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]
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[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 10:00 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 08:00 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 08:00 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 07:01 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 06:00 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 05:08 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 02:31 AM]
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[11/12/24 - 09:31 PM]
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