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[10/02/17 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 2
Updates include: Matt Bomer to make directorial debut on FX's "The Assassination of Gianni Versace"; and Jack Mulhern, Danny Glover book roles on Hulu's "Locke & Key."

[10/02/17 - 06:28 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Presents a Record 12 New, Original Films Destined to Enchant and Inspire
The network details its revised lineup for the holiday programming event, "The Most Wonderful Miracles of Christmas."

[10/02/17 - 04:10 PM]
The CW Also Yanks "iHeartRadio Music Festival" Specials
The two-part event, filmed in Las Vegas on September 22 and 23, will air at a later date.

[10/02/17 - 02:54 PM]
ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Will Open With Moment of Silence on Monday, October 2, at 8:05 p.m. EDT, to Honor the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Las Vegas
"The Good Doctor" will air as originally scheduled from 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT.

[10/02/17 - 12:57 PM]
Investigation Discovery Breaks Into Top 10 Networks in Prime Among P25-54 in September
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2017.

[10/02/17 - 11:29 AM]
Paramount Network Teams Up with Paramount Television to Develop "First Wives Club" with "Girl's Trip" Scribe Tracy Oliver Attached as Writer
Sibling TV Land shot a pilot based on said film last year.

[10/02/17 - 10:57 AM]
TLC Finishes Out 3Q17 with Highest Ratings in Three Years Among Key Demos & Top Cable Network on Sundays for Women
TLC further spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2017.

[10/02/17 - 10:39 AM]
BET Networks Reveals New and Returning Cast of Its Fan-Magnet Original Series "Hit the Floor"
The one-hour series is scheduled to premiere on BET in 2018 with principal photography starting in Los Angeles in November 2017.

[10/02/17 - 10:34 AM]
The CW Pulls Tonight's "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" Finale
A repeat of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" will fill in for the Las Vegas-filmed series.

[10/02/17 - 10:33 AM]
TLC Announces New Monday Night Lineup
Newcomer "The Healer" will be joined by new seasons of "Long Lost Family" and "Long Island Medium" beginning November 6.

[10/02/17 - 10:18 AM]
FOX's Week 4 Singleheader Coverage Is Top-Rated NFL Telecast of the Weekend
FOX spins the numbers for Sunday, October 1.

[10/02/17 - 10:09 AM]
Explore The Oddest Entities Around the World with "Strange Creatures" - Season Two Now Streaming on Smithsonian Earth
The second season takes viewers to remote corners of the world to discover creatures often hidden from human eyes.

[10/02/17 - 10:02 AM]
truTV Greenlights Additional Episodes of Comedy Competition Series "Talk Show the Game Show" Premiering in 2018
Based on Guy Branum's popular live comedy show, the half-hour series is a boisterous combination of two beloved television formats that pits celebrities against each other to vie for the title of "Best Guest of the Night."

[10/02/17 - 08:21 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Remain on Top
Plus: ABC gets a boost from "Shark Tank" however "The Toy Box" and "10 Days in the Valley" open short.

[10/02/17 - 07:14 AM]
Colts-Seahawks Matchup Ranks #1 in Sunday Primetime Overnights
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 1.

[10/02/17 - 07:07 AM]
David Ortiz and Keith Hernandez Join FOX Sports for MLB Postseason Studio Coverage
"We are pleased to have both David and Keith join us for this year's postseason coverage," John Entz said.

[10/02/17 - 06:03 AM]
Jon Hamm Joins the Amazon Series "Good Omens" as the Archangel Gabriel
The six-part television adaptation of the best-selling novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett is currently in production and will be released by Amazon Prime Video in over 200 countries in 2019.

[10/01/17 - 04:02 PM]
First-Look Picture and Further Casting Announced for BBC One's "A Very English Scandal"
The drama will be produced by Blueprint Television for BBC One in the UK and Amazon Prime Video in the US.

[10/01/17 - 11:02 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, College Football Continue Their Reign
The Alphabet takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/01/17 - 10:27 AM]
Live + 3: "This Is Us" Scores as the #1 Entertainment Telecast on the Opening Nights of the New Television Season in 18-49
NBC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 26.

[10/01/17 - 10:09 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Delivers Its #2 Most-Watched Season Premiere in Seven Years
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, September 30.

[10/01/17 - 08:54 AM]
"Lethal Weapon," "The Mick" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Post FOX's Most-Watched Tuesday Night in Nearly Two Years
FOX further spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 26.

[10/01/17 - 08:25 AM]
College Football Week 5: ABC's "Saturday Night Football" Earns Best Overnight of the Week
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, September 30.

[09/30/17 - 08:48 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Dramas Open Season on Top
The Eye's trio however posts steep declines from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[09/30/17 - 08:43 AM]
"The Orville" Time Period Premiere Draws 7.4 Million Viewers in Seven-Day Multi-Platform Audience, Marking +80% Lift from Same Day
FOX further spins the numbers for Thursday, September 21.

[09/30/17 - 08:38 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Delivers Its Most-Watched Edition Since May
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, September 29.

[09/30/17 - 08:26 AM]
ABC's "Marvel's Inhumans" Opens at #1 in Its Friday Slot with Adults 18-49 and Key Men
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, September 29.

[09/30/17 - 07:56 AM]
ABC's "The Good Doctor" Scores TV's Biggest Live + 3 Debut Lift in 3 Years and 2nd-Best Ever in Viewers
ABC further spins the numbers for Monday, September 25.

[09/29/17 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 29
Updates include: Shay Mitchell to lead "Heiresses" at ABC; Lindsey Gort cast in DC's "Titans"; and "Blue Bloods" co-star exits after seven seasons.

[09/29/17 - 12:11 PM]
Country Music Superstar Luke Bryan and Music Icon Lionel Richie Round Out Judges Panel for "American Idol" on ABC
The panel will make their debut appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Wednesday, October 4.

[09/29/17 - 11:53 AM]
Science Channel Delivers Its Highest Rated Third Quarter Ever Among Total Viewers
Science Channel further spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[09/29/17 - 11:18 AM]
Showtime(R) Releases Poster Art for "Shameless" and New Comedy "SMILF" Premiering Back-to-Back on Sunday, November 5 Starting at 9 PM ET/PT
Additionally, the network has released a new teaser highlighting the strong female leads in both series.

[09/29/17 - 10:02 AM]
Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Set to Star and Steve Carr Will Direct a Contemporary Musical Update of the Hit Comedy "Freaky Friday" as Part of the Disney Channel Original Movie Franchise
The teleplay was written by Bridget Carpenter, who also wrote the book for the stage musical "Freaky Friday."

[09/29/17 - 09:18 AM]
"Will & Grace" Is NBC's Top New or Returning NBC Comedy Debut in Six Years
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, September 28.

[09/29/17 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Offers New Series "White Famous" for Early Sampling
Consumers can watch the series premiere for free on YouTube and SHO.com, and across multiple television and streaming providers' devices, websites, applications and authenticated online services and their free On Demand channels.

[09/29/17 - 08:40 AM]
"Thursday Night Football's" Chicago-Green Bay Matchup on CBS and NFL Network Ratings Increase +6% from Last Year
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, September 28.

[09/29/17 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Beats NBC with "Will and Grace" on Season Premiere Thursday - "Grey's" Returns at 8-Month Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, September 28.

[09/29/17 - 08:27 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Thursday Night Football" Hold Off Premieres
The Eye wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/29/17 - 08:07 AM]
Guy Fieri Is on a Mission to Find Food Network's Next Big Food-Road Show on All-New "Guy's Big Project"
The six-episode journey begins on Sunday, November 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/29/17 - 07:43 AM]
Showtime(R) to Air World Television Premiere of "Black Sabbath: The End of the End" Capturing Legendary Band's Final Concert
The film captures the farewell performance by the Grammy(R)-winning band's Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler in their hometown of Birmingham, England on February 4 at the Genting Arena.

[09/29/17 - 07:14 AM]
Week After Week of Nerve-Wracking Premieres Are Coming to Investigation Discovery This October
Featuring the premiere of three new series and the return of one hair-raising fan-favorite, ID's packed lineup is sure to make you question what that bump in the night truly is.

[09/29/17 - 07:03 AM]
Hulu Locks in Exclusive U.S. Subscription Streaming Rights to Fan Favorites "Boy Meets World," "Home Improvement" and "Dinosaurs"
All titles will begin streaming on Hulu September 29.

[09/28/17 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 28
Updates include: Wendy Mericle brings "Kung Fu" sequel to FOX; Greg Rucka's comic book "Lazarus" set up at Amazon; and Cedric the Entertainer to star in "Ladder 54" for CBS.

[09/28/17 - 05:58 PM]
NBC Orders a Second Season of Its Summer Comedy "Marlon"
The cast includes Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Bresha Webb, Diallo Riddle, Notlim Taylor and Amir O'Neil.

[09/28/17 - 03:00 PM]
Video: Julia Roberts, Ellen Degeneres, Reese Witherspoon, Zendaya, James Corden and David Beckham Join Together of NSWL PSA for Lifetime
The special "Pass the Ball" PSA supports the National Women's Soccer League to bring more visibility to the game.

[09/28/17 - 02:17 PM]
Fueled by Its Highest-Rated Month of 2017 Comedy Central Posts First Quarterly Growth Since 1Q 2014
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for the month of September.

[09/28/17 - 01:52 PM]
CBS to Rebroadcast "SEAL Team" Premiere This Sunday, October 1
The newcomer launched last night on the network.

[09/28/17 - 12:54 PM]
Tom Hanks to Star as the Ghoul of Cool in NBC's Family-Friendly "The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special"
Set in a small suburban town on All Hallows' Eve, the special centers on David Pumpkins and his skeleton sidekicks who show a young boy and his sister the true meaning of Halloween, answering none of their questions along the way.

[09/28/17 - 11:33 AM]
New Season of "Rehab Addict" Premieres on DIY Network Oct. 4
During the eight-episode series, Nicole Curtis and her team save historic homes in Detroit and restore them to their stately beauty.

[09/28/17 - 11:03 AM]
Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior Consolidate "WATCH" Platforms and Upgrade User Experience with "DisneyNOW" App, Available Today
Like the WATCH streaming apps, access to full episodes and live streaming of Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD continues to be available when viewers authenticate.







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[10/08/25 - 11:44 AM]
Paramount+ Greenlights Season Two of Showtime Original Series "Dexter: Resurrection"
The series has been greenlit for season two with the writers' room now open.

[10/08/25 - 10:12 AM]
Video: Two-Time Emmy Nominated "Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr." Celebrates Upcoming Season 12 with Series Trailer
20 new celebrity guests will sit down with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to learn about their genealogical history and the journeys of their ancestors dating back hundreds of years when the series returns January 6 on PBS.

[10/08/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "I Love LA" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Rachel Sennott's new HBO original series streams November 2 on HBO Max.

[10/08/25 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Joins Production of Earth, Wind & Fire Project Directed by Academy Award and Grammy Winner Questlove
The film examines the iconic group's lasting legacy, cultural impact, and enduring body of work, and features exclusive access to the band's archives of visual, audio, and written material.

[10/08/25 - 09:28 AM]
Paramount+ Officially Greenlights and Announces 2026 Start of Production for "9/12," A Six-Part Limited Series with Emmy and Tony Award Winner and Oscar Nominee Jeremy Strong Set to Star and Executive Produce
Produced by Paramount Television Studios and SISTER, production is set to begin in the summer of 2026 and the series will launch globally on Paramount+ in 2027.

[10/08/25 - 09:05 AM]
Food Network Will Deliver More Than 50 Hours Of Holiday Programming This Year Including New Seasonal Spin-off "Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas," and "Sweet Empire"
The holidays begin with the return of "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" on Sunday, November 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

[10/08/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Bad Guys: Breaking In" New Series Trailer - Netflix Family
How did the Bad Guys break into the bad guy business in the first place? Find out in this hilarious prequel series set before the hit films.

[10/08/25 - 09:00 AM]
Danny Trejo Returns for Season 2 of "Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo" Premiering Nov. 11 on The History Channel
Mysteries can be buried anywhere - under the earth, beneath the sea, or even right under our own feet.

[10/08/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "Allen Iv3rson"
Directed by One9, the documentary will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on October 23 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide and is the latest addition to the Prime membership.

[10/08/25 - 08:39 AM]
Video: "40 Acres" - Trailer - Hulu
After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving - even thriving - on a farm in the middle of nowhere... so long as they repel the occasional raiding party.

[10/08/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Train Dreams" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Based on the novella of the same name, "Train Dreams" is the portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly changing America of the early 20th Century.

[10/08/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Date, Key Art, Trailer Debut - Hulu Original Series "All's Fair" (Premieres November 4th)
The series stars Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Matthew Noszka with Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close.

[10/08/25 - 08:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Season Three for Celebrated Drama "The Buccaneers"
"We couldn't be more delighted to be lacing up our corsets, slipping on our ball gowns and running breathless across the cliffs of Tintagel for the third time to see what passionate adventures our beloved Buccaneers get up to next," said series creator Katherine Jakeways.

[10/08/25 - 08:00 AM]
MGM+ Acquires Rights to AGC Television's "Vanished" Starring Kaley Cuoco for February 2026 Premiere
The mystery thriller series directed by Barnaby Thompson also stars Sam Claflin, Karin Viard and Matthias Schweighöfer.

[10/08/25 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Six Kings Slam" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six of the world's greatest men's tennis players battle it out in Riyadh for the crown to rule the court.