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[01/03/18 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 3
Updates include: Netflix renews "She's Gotta Have It"; Robbie Amell to star in Amazon's "Upload"; and ABC nixes its "Rolling Stone 50" special.

[01/03/18 - 12:22 PM]
ABC Announces a Special TGIT Event with "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Scandal" Crossover Episodes
Kerry Washington and Viola Davis posted the news early this morning and it was confirmed by Shonda Rhimes and Pete Nowalk, executive producer of "How to Get Away with Murder."

[01/03/18 - 12:18 PM]
Lifetime Feature "A Tale of Two Coreys" and One-Hour Special "Corey Feldman: Moment of Truth" Debut This Weekend
In the special, Feldman reveals exclusive details surrounding the loss of his best friend and co-star Corey Haim, including Haim's last words to him before his death.

[01/03/18 - 11:47 AM]
Video: IFC Unveils First "Portlandia" Season Eight Trailer
In the all-new trailer, catch a glimpse of the heightened antics to come in the series' final run.

[01/03/18 - 11:32 AM]
Freeform Orders a Three-Part Limited Series Event of "The Fosters" for Summer 2018 and a New Spinoff Series
The new series follows the lives of Callie (Maia Mitchell) and Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) as they embark on the next phase of their young adult lives.

[01/03/18 - 10:45 AM]
Olivia Munn to Host the 23rd Annual Critics' Choice Awards
"We are absolutely thrilled to have Olivia hosting this year's ceremony, and know that she will deliver an entertaining and sharp-witted evening to everyone in the room, and the viewers at home," said BFCA President Joey Berlin.

[01/03/18 - 10:30 AM]
"The Real" Renewed by Fox Television Stations for Two Years (2018-20)
This season, "The Real" went live creating spontaneous energy and fun on screen as well as allowing for viewer participation across social media platforms.

[01/03/18 - 10:00 AM]
VH1's Ratings Soar with the Series Premiere of "Love & Hip Hop: Miami"
VH1 spins the numbers for Monday, January 1.

[01/03/18 - 09:35 AM]
ESPN in 2017: Live Events Drive Audience Increases
ESPN further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/03/18 - 09:30 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Acquires U.S. TV Rights to "Believer" from Live Nation Productions Ahead of Its Sundance Premiere
Directed by Don Argott, the film follows Mormon Dan Reynolds, frontman for the Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons, as he takes on a new mission to explore how the Mormon Church treats its LGBTQ members.

[01/03/18 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Ellen's Game of Games" Bows with Big Demos for NBC
The Peacock gets a huge boost from back-to-back originals of the game show.

[01/03/18 - 07:11 AM]
Netflix Confirms "Bright" Sequel
David Ayer will write and direct the sequel with Will Smith and Joel Edgerton expected to return and Eric Newman and Bryan Unkeless set as producers.

[01/03/18 - 07:02 AM]
Hallmark Channel Kicks Off 2018 with "Winterfest" Featuring Four New Winter-Themed Movie Premieres in January
Katrina Bowden, Thomas Beaudoin, Rachel Leigh Cook, Niall Matter, Taylor Cole, Jack Turner, Rukiya Bernard, Dewshane Williams, Dean Cain and Kristy Swanson are among the featured cast members.

[01/03/18 - 06:31 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders a New Season of "The Circus" Premiering Sunday, April 15 at 8 PM ET/PT
Alex Wagner will join returning hosts John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon.

[01/03/18 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Prime Video and ITV Greenlight Original Dramatic Series "The Widow" Starring Kate Beckinsale
The series follows Georgia Wells (Beckinsale) who has cut herself off from her previous life and is no longer the woman she once was.

[01/02/18 - 09:33 AM]
Video: Surprise, The End Is Near - On January 5, Netflix Will Debut "The End of the F***ing World"
Based on the award-winning graphic novels, adapted by acclaimed newcomer Charlie Covell, the eight episode series follows James and Alyssa - a self-proclaimed psychopath and a foul-mouthed rebel fed-up with her boring life.

[01/02/18 - 09:01 AM]
E! Greenlights "Citizen Rose" Airing Tuesday, January 30 8PM ET/PT
In the span of 10 days, artist/activist Rose McGowan was arrested, met with former President Barack Obama, and became one of TIME Magazine's "People of the Year," all while navigating the minefield of those trying to silence her.

[01/02/18 - 08:28 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "The Bachelor" Open 2018 with Demo Victory
CBS however is the most-watched network with a marathon from "Young Sheldon."

[01/02/18 - 08:25 AM]
Thrilling Rose Bowl Game Presented by Northwestern Mutual Delivers Monster 14.8 Rating
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, January 1.

[01/02/18 - 08:24 AM]
Video: The "Unfortunate" First Face of 2018 - Date Announce & First Footage
On New Year's Day, Count Olaf himself (Neil Patrick Harris) invaded screens of Netflix members to surprise fans the world over with a fourth-wall-breaking message.

[01/02/18 - 07:41 AM]
Video: 5-6-7-8... Step Into the New Year with the Trailer for the Netflix Film "Step Sisters"
The film stars Megalyn Echikunwoke, Matt McGorry, Naturi Naughton, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Marque Richardson, Eden Sher, Lyndon Smith, Gage Golightly, Nia Jervier and Alessandra Torresani.

[01/02/18 - 07:11 AM]
Video: The Queen of Cannabis Is Back - Kathy Bates and "Disjointed" Return
The irreverent workplace comedy stars Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as Ruth, a lifelong advocate for legalization whose dreams are finally realized when she becomes the owner of a cannabis dispensary in LA.

[01/02/18 - 04:15 AM]
Hoda Kotb Joins Savannah Guthrie as Co-Anchor of NBC News' "Today"
Guthrie and Kotb will co-anchor the 7-9 a.m. hours, along with weather anchor Al Roker and Orange Room host Carson Daly.

[01/02/18 - 03:01 AM]
Reelz Announces 6 New Original Series and New Episodes of 5 Returning Series Plus 4 New Specials
"The Price of Fame," "Breaking the Band," "Irreconcilable Differences" and "Cashed Out" will join previously announced newcomers "Stalker Files" and "It Happened Here."

[01/01/18 - 08:43 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Closes 2017 on Top in Viewers, Demos
"Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2018" puts the Alphabet in front last night.

[12/31/17 - 09:47 AM]
"Channel Zero: Butcher's Block" Is Coming for You - February 7th at 10/9c on Syfy
The anthology's third installment will return to Wednesday nights on the cable channel.

[12/31/17 - 08:48 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Wins Penultimate Night of 2017
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" is the top draw in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/31/17 - 08:04 AM]
New Year's Six: Capital One Orange Bowl and PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Both Post Strong Ratings
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, December 30.

[12/30/17 - 08:33 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Leads Repeat Driven Night
An encore of "Dateline NBC" tops both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/30/17 - 06:45 AM]
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Delivers Its Highest Non-CFP Semifinal Rating of New Year's Six Era
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, December 29.

[12/29/17 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday-Friday, December 26-29
Updates include: Sony Pictures Television considering "Mad About You" revival; Franka Potente to recur on TNT's "Claws"; and Showtime pulls the plug on "White Famous."

[12/29/17 - 08:45 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Bang Theory" Repeats Drive CBS to Victory
The Eye wins the low key night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/29/17 - 07:18 AM]
ESPN Airs Three Highest-Rated College Football Bowl Games on Thursday, Dec. 28
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, December 28.

[12/28/17 - 01:40 PM]
"FOX's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey: Live from Times Square" Adds Rob Riggle as Celebrity Guest, Plus a Special Surprise from Jamie Foxx
Previously announced performers include Andra Day, Maroon 5, Celine Dion, Backstreet Boys, Macklemore Featuring Skylar Grey, Flo Rida, Zac Brown Band and Neil Diamond.

[12/28/17 - 01:26 PM]
Video: First Promo Revealed for USA Network's Newest Competition Series "American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja"
Hosted by comedian Matt Iseman and former NFL player Akbar Gbajabiamila, the show will feature even more challenging obstacles than ever before - incorporating human agility, meticulous skill, and a whole new strategy of racing.

[12/28/17 - 11:03 AM]
Showtime Releases Sunday's "Shameless" and "SMILF" Early
Both installments will be available tomorrow ahead of their on-air debut this Sunday, December 31

[12/28/17 - 10:01 AM]
Before Superman Came to Earth, Krypton Forged Its Own Legends - Witness the Beginning, March 21 on Syfy
The cable channel reveals the launch date of the upcoming drama.

[12/28/17 - 09:01 AM]
Presenters Announced for the 75th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards
Seth Meyers will host the high-profile ceremony airing on Sunday, January 7, live coast-to-coast on NBC from 5-8 p.m. PT / 8-11 p.m. ET from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

[12/28/17 - 08:36 AM]
Try New Things in the New Year and Travel Along with Phil Rosenthal as He Takes a Culinary Tour of the World
"Somebody Feed Phil" launches Friday, January 12 on Netflix.

[12/28/17 - 08:31 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Demos on Low Key Night
A special edition of "The Wall" tops the evening in said categories.

[12/28/17 - 08:00 AM]
E!'s Hit Original Scripted Series "The Royals" Returns Sunday, March 11 with a Season Premiere Filled with Romance and Intrigue
"The Royal Hangover," the digital companion series to the scripted program, will also return on March 11.

[12/28/17 - 07:36 AM]
ESPN Televises Two Highest-Rated College Football Bowl Games on Wednesday, Dec. 27
ESPN spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 27.

[12/27/17 - 01:07 PM]
CBS Program Advisory for Thursday, Jan. 25
The previously announced special "MVP: Most Valuable Performer" will now air at the earlier time of 8:00/7:00c.

[12/27/17 - 12:00 PM]
FX Orders New Series from Ryan Murphy - "Pose"
The history-making "Pose" will feature the largest cast of transgender actors in series regular roles and the largest recurring LGBTQ cast ever for a scripted television series.

[12/27/17 - 10:09 AM]
Video: Check Out the Brand New "Black Lightning" Promo Featuring Music by Kendrick Lamar
The new series premieres Tuesday, January 16 at 9:00/8:00c on The CW.

[12/27/17 - 08:28 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Encores Top Demos, CBS Leads Viewers
A rebroadcast of "Ellen's Game of Games" is the most-watched program among adults 18-49.

[12/26/17 - 10:31 AM]
Video: First Look - New Season of BBC America's "Top Gear"
Ken Block is hot on the heels of Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris and Rory Reid in the upcoming 25th season.

[12/26/17 - 08:41 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Special Powers ABC to Christmas Victory
The Alphabet's coverage of Houston at Oklahoma City wins the night across the board.

[12/26/17 - 08:16 AM]
ESPN and ABC's NBA Christmas Ratings Up 39 Percent from Last Year
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, December 25.

[12/26/17 - 07:34 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Overrun Hands Christmas Eve Victory to FOX
The network leads the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.







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[11/19/25 - 01:00 PM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh" Debuts December 12
Sarah Sherman's unholy alter ego, Sarah Squirm, slithers onto your screen in her first stand-up comedy special.

[11/19/25 - 12:31 PM]
Next on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN - December 2025
Highlights include season two of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians"; the original film "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw"; and the premiere of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era."

[11/19/25 - 12:26 PM]
ESPN, Major League Baseball Reach Innovative New Agreement Featuring Significant Collection of National and Local Rights
ESPN to produce new exclusive package of 30 regular season games for its linear networks and direct-to-consumer offering.

[11/19/25 - 12:24 PM]
Major League Baseball Returns to NBC and Peacock in 2026 with Three-Year Media Rights Partnership Featuring Extensive Exclusivity
"Sunday Night Baseball" on NBC/Peacock now joins NBC Sports' presentations of "Sunday Night Football" (NFL) and "Sunday Night Basketball" (NBA) to deliver year-round primetime sports programming on the same night each week - a broadcast network first.

[11/19/25 - 12:01 PM]
MLB on Netflix Live in 2026: Opening Night, the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, and Field of Dreams
From 2026 to 2028, Netflix will kick off each MLB season with a singular game on Opening Night, the evening prior to a full slate of traditional Opening Day matchups.

[11/19/25 - 11:03 AM]
Romantic Drama Series "Heated Rivalry" Debuts November 28 on HBO Max
New episodes of the six-episode season will debut weekly leading up to the finale on Friday, December 26.

[11/19/25 - 11:01 AM]
Comedy Central Announces "The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Give the Man a Prize"
The latest special is set to premiere directly after "The Daily Show" on Monday, December 8 at 11:30pm ET/PT and will be available on Paramount+, "The Daily Show's" YouTube Channel, and VOD starting December 9.

[11/19/25 - 11:00 AM]
Maria Zuckerman Enters Into Multi-Year First-Look Producing Deal with FOX Entertainment Studios to Develop Slate of Premium Scripted Content and Prestige Non-Fiction
An Emmy Award-winning producer and respected industry leader, Zuckerman is known for her ability to identify and champion brand-defining stories and talent that balance artistic excellence with commercial success.

[11/19/25 - 11:00 AM]
AMC Networks' December Highlights Include "Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale," "Midsomer Murders," "Bridezillas," "Best Christmas Ever" and More
"Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale" returns Thursday, December 25 with new episodes through January 29.

[11/19/25 - 09:18 AM]
Peacock Announces January 15 Premiere Date for "Ponies"
The espionage thriller series starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson will premiere on Thursday, January 15.

[11/19/25 - 09:05 AM]
The CW Network Sets 2026 Midseason Premiere Dates for Returning Hit Series
Highlights include the season premiere of "Wild Cards" on Monday, January 26 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/19/25 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Stargate" Announcement - Prime Video
Amazon MGM Studios has greenlit a new "Stargate" series for Prime Video.

[11/19/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration" - Official Trailer - Netflix
'Tis the season! Meghan shares her favorite holiday traditions, seasonal crafts and family recipes with friends old and new in this festive special.

[11/19/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Available December 8 on Disney+
Follow your friends one last time.

[11/19/25 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original "Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East" Debuts December 2
New episodes will premiere on subsequent Tuesdays through the end of the NFL regular season and continue into the NFL playoffs in January 2026.