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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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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
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The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
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[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
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