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[10/31/17 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 31
Updates include: Netflix now suspends production on "House of Cards"; CBS looking into allegations against "Wisdom of the Crowd's" Jeremy Piven; and NBC lands "Bad Boys" spin-off starring Gabrielle Union.

[10/31/17 - 03:38 PM]
The CW Gets Into the Spirit with Its Schedule of Upcoming Holiday Specials
Highlights include the new special "Masters of Illusion: Christmas Magic" on Friday, December 1.

[10/31/17 - 03:07 PM]
More Than 23.4 Billion Minutes Consumed During FOX Sports' Greatest Weekend Ever
FOX Sports further spins the numbers for Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29.

[10/31/17 - 01:02 PM]
Apocalyptic Additions to the Cast of Amazon's "Good Omens"
The forthcoming television series for Amazon and BBC Two has cast Anna Maxwell Martin as ultimate demon Beelzebub alongside Mireille Enos, Lourdes Faberes and Yusuf Gatewood as the Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

[10/31/17 - 11:58 AM]
Video: WGN America Releases All-New Teaser Trailer for "Shoot the Messenger" Premiering Early 2018
The eight-part, one-hour series stars Elyse Levesque as Daisy Channing, Lyriq Bent as Kevin Lutz, Lucas Bryant as Simon Olenski and Alex Kingston as Mary Foster.

[10/31/17 - 11:00 AM]
Velocity Heads to the Lone Star State with Brand-New Series "Texas Metal"
Velocity rides into the heart of Texas to bring car fans inside the clever custom creations of mastermind Bill Carlton and his team in the all new series.

[10/31/17 - 09:02 AM]
"Gunpowder," Three-Part Historical Thriller Starring Kit Harington, Peter Mullan, Mark Gatiss and Liv Tyler, to Debut in December, Exclusively on HBO in the U.S.
Harington is a descendant of Robert Catesby, the central figure in the story, and plays him in the show.

[10/31/17 - 09:02 AM]
"Street Outlaws" Returns to Discovery - New Season Premieres Monday, November 27th at 9PM ET/PT
The new season kicks off with eleven epic races against OKC's archrival Memphis - and later this season, the Outlaws will compete for the highest prize amount in series history.

[10/31/17 - 08:27 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts as "DWTS" Rises
The Alphabet sees week-to-week growth from both "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Good Doctor."

[10/31/17 - 08:07 AM]
Amazon Original Series "The Romanoffs," Created by Matthew Weiner, Casts Diane Lane
"The Romanoffs" is a one-hour contemporary anthology series set around the globe featuring separate stories about people who believe themselves to be descendants of the Russian royal family.

[10/31/17 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Starz Releases New Teaser Trailer for "Ash vs Evil Dead"
The third season finds Ash, having gone from murderous urban legend to humanity-saving hometown hero, discovering that he has a long lost daughter who's been entrusted in his care.

[10/31/17 - 06:07 AM]
ABC's "Day of Grey's" Celebrates 300 Episodes of "Grey's Anatomy," Thursday, November 9
The celebration begins the evening prior on Wednesday, November 8, when "Jimmy Kimmel Live" hosts Jesse Williams (Dr. Jackson Avery) as a guest in studio.

[10/31/17 - 06:06 AM]
ABC Announces November Sweeps Programming, Airing Through November 22
Highlights include the two-night season finale of "Dancing with the Stars" on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21.

[10/31/17 - 05:41 AM]
"ToyMakerz" Season Two Set to Air on Velocity
The second season will feature eight parts that are one hour each, and will begin on November 10.

[10/30/17 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 30
Updates include: Netflix to end "House of Cards" following allegations against Kevin Spacey; USA cancels "Playing House"; and ABC extends "American Housewife," "Black-ish" and "Grey's Anatomy."

[10/30/17 - 03:33 PM]
"25 Days of Christmas" Annual Programming Event Expands Across All Disney-ABC Channels for the First Time Ever, Beginning December 1
ABC will be home to original, holiday-themed episodes of comedies "American Housewife," "black-ish," "Fresh Off the Boat," "The Mayor," "The Middle" and "Speechless."

[10/30/17 - 02:34 PM]
2017 World Series Game 5 Blockbuster Secures Series' Fifth Primetime Win for FOX
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, October 29.

[10/30/17 - 11:21 AM]
GSN's All New "Winsanity," Hosted by Donald Faison, Returns for a Second Season on Monday, November 27 at 5 PM ET
Changes to the show in season two include a new set, as well as a new format, with two contestants (instead of one) competing against each other for the $10,000 prize.

[10/30/17 - 11:14 AM]
"Steven Universe" Returns Friday, Nov. 10 on the Emmy-Winning Cartoon Network App
Fans can also watch all six episodes when they air on Cartoon Network, beginning in December.

[10/30/17 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Stream the First Episode of "Young Sheldon" Now on YouTube
Beginning today, for the next five days fans can stream the premiere episode on YouTube with limited commercials in advance of the series' return on Thursday.

[10/30/17 - 10:25 AM]
"Expedition Unknown: Hunt for Extraterrestrials" Ranks as One of Travel Channel's Highest-Rated Shows of 2017
Travel Channel spins the numbers for the month of October to date.

[10/30/17 - 10:19 AM]
Bravo Media Premieres "Vanderpump Rules" and the New Docuseries "RelationShep" on Monday, December 4 at 9PM & 10PM ET/PT
Plus: look for "Vanderpump Rules How They Got Here" on Monday, November 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/30/17 - 10:13 AM]
Paramount Network and Time Inc. Productions to Collaborate on Premium Non-Scripted Projects
"Sports Illustrated: True Crime" and "Entertainment Weekly: The Bullseye" are currently in the works at the network.

[10/30/17 - 09:36 AM]
IFC's "Brockmire" Steps Back Up to the Plate in Season 2: More Baseball, More Booze, and Even More Guest Stars
Becky Ann Baker, Carrie Preston, Dreama Walker and Utkarsh Ambudkar are among the new faces due this season.

[10/30/17 - 09:31 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Reveals Official NSFW Red Band Trailer and Key Art for "No Activity"
The first season will feature eight episodes with new episodes available weekly on Sundays exclusively for CBS All Access subscribers.

[10/30/17 - 08:21 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Pulls in Front with NFL Overrun, World Series
The network edges "Sunday Night Football" on NBC in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/30/17 - 08:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Season 43 Continues with All-Star Lineups on Nov. 4, 11 & 18
Hosts Tiffany Haddish (November 11) and Chance the Rapper (November 18) join the previously announced Larry David (November 4).

[10/30/17 - 07:13 AM]
MTV Reignites "Shore" Franchise with Global Premiere of "MTV Floribama Shore"
The eight-episode run of "MTV Floribama Shore" will debut on Monday, November 27 and begin airing internationally in December.

[10/30/17 - 07:05 AM]
John Simm, Anthony Wong, Emilia Fox and Dervla Kirwan Star in ITV Drama "White Dragon"
The series will premiere on ITV before airing as an Amazon Prime Exclusive in the US.

[10/30/17 - 07:04 AM]
New Season of "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" Returns Saturday, November 25 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Produced by Craig Piligian's Pilgrim Media Group, the series follows the fun-loving, musical Montgomery family through their highs and lows as they work to expand their soul food empire.

[10/30/17 - 07:01 AM]
WWE(R) to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of "Raw(R)" Live on USA Network on January 22
"We look forward to celebrating this unmatched milestone with our fans around the world, but 25 years only marks the beginning of WWE surprising, delighting and entertaining generations to come," said Vince McMahon.

[10/30/17 - 07:00 AM]
Multiplatinum-Selling Artist Christina Aguilera to Honor Whitney Houston and the 25th Anniversary of the Film "The Bodyguard" with Musical Tribute at the "2017 American Music Awards(R)," November 19, on ABC
"Whitney herself stated in 2001 that Christina Aguilera sang the best version of her song 'Run To You,'" said the Estate of Whitney E. Houston.

[10/30/17 - 06:02 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces Hallmark Hall of Fame Original "The Beach House"
Andie MacDowell, Minka Kelly and Chad Michael Murray star in the project, due in May 2018.

[10/29/17 - 05:30 PM]
Video: Watch the New Promo for "The X-Files," Premiering 2018 on FOX!
An all-new second chapter of the event series is currently in production for a premiere in 2018.

[10/29/17 - 08:36 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, World Series Claim Top Spot
The network easily eclipses the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/29/17 - 08:28 AM]
"David S. Pumpkins" Is the #1 Non-World Series Broadcast of the Night in the Metered Markets
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, October 28.

[10/29/17 - 08:05 AM]
Video: Watch the New Promo for "The Four: Battle for Stardom," Premiering 2018 on FOX!
The new singing competition series begins where most competitions end: with the four finalists.

[10/28/17 - 10:41 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Powers Another Victory for FOX
Game 3 easily wins the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/27/17 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 27
Updates include: Lifetime taps leads for "The Simone Biles Story"; Bethany Joy Lenz is bound for ABC's "Grey's Anatomy"; and Kaley Cuoco launches production company at Warner Bros. Television.

[10/27/17 - 05:15 PM]
Video: Watch the New Promo for "9-1-1," Premiering 2018 on FOX!
The new procedural drama explores the high-pressure experiences of police officers, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations.

[10/27/17 - 02:01 PM]
Fred Armisen to Guest-Star on "The Last Man on Earth"
He'll recur as Karl, another survivor of the apocalypse - with an interesting past.

[10/27/17 - 12:26 PM]
A Second New Episode of ABC's "Shark Tank" Premieres on Sunday, October 29
The extra installment at 10:00/9:00c replaces the Saturday-bound "Ten Days in the Valley."

[10/27/17 - 12:02 PM]
Showtime(R) Gift Cards Available at Retail Stores Nationwide in Time for the Holiday Season
The gift cards have been made available in time for viewers to sample the Showtime fall comedy lineup.

[10/27/17 - 12:00 PM]
New Talent Confirmed for All-Star Benefit "Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs," Presented Nov. 18
J.J. Abrams, Rob Corddry, Ellie Kemper, Howie Mandel, Chris Rock and Ben Stiller have been confirmed as participants.

[10/27/17 - 11:26 AM]
AMC's "The Walking Dead" Rings in 100 Episodes and Returns for Season Eight as the #1 Show on Television for an Unprecedented Sixth Season in a Row
AMC further spins the numbers for Sunday, October 22.

[10/27/17 - 09:33 AM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Lavell Crawford: Home for the Holidays"
Filmed at The Pageant in his hometown of St. Louis, the endearing funnyman taps into his family experiences growing up poor, offering his hysterical take on a multitude of holiday-related topics.

[10/27/17 - 08:32 AM]
On Halloween Night, Investigation Discovery Examines the Crimes of One of America's Most Prolific Serial Killers in "The Killer Clown"
John Wayne Gacy, also known as "Pogo the Clown," changed the way Americans saw clowns forever.

[10/27/17 - 08:22 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Charts with "Thursday Night Football"
The Eye wraps its NFL package for the night on top in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/27/17 - 07:02 AM]
ABC's "The Great American Baking Show" Premieres Thursday, December 7
Look for a special three-week run where bakers from around the country put their best recipes forward as they compete in holiday-themed challenges and eliminations all hoping to be named "America's Best Amateur Baker."

[10/26/17 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 26
Updates include: AMC orders third season of "Preacher"; ABC pulls "Ten Days in the Valley" from Sunday nights; and Aidan Gillen to star in History's "Blue Book."







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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.