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[01/24/18 - 11:43 PM]
Academy Award(R)-Winning Helen Mirren to Play Catherine the Great in Sky and HBO Drama
"Catherine the Great" is a four-part drama that delves into the politically tumultuous and sexually charged court of the most powerful female monarch in history.

[01/24/18 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 24
Updates include: Meryl Streep signs onto season two of HBO's "Big Little Lies"; Brett Dier set as male lead in "History of Them" at CBS; and ABC gives pilot orders to drama "For Love," "Salvage."

[01/24/18 - 06:45 PM]
"Drunk History" Season 5 Premiere Featuring Tiffany Haddish Sees Massive Ratings Gains in Key Demos Versus Season 4 Premiere, Year-Ago Levels
Comedy Central spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 23.

[01/24/18 - 03:00 PM]
Music Executive Phil McIntyre Signs on as Executive Producer, and Music Producer and Multi-Instrumentalist Kristopher Pooley Joins as Music Director for ABC's "American Idol"
Drawing on his extensive musical background, he will focus on developing the contestants' artistic vision, preparing them for a successful career after the show, along with liaising with guest artists and the online distribution of the music performed.

[01/24/18 - 01:35 PM]
"Murphy Brown" Returns to CBS - Candice Bergen Reprises Starring Role
As its 30th anniversary approaches, "Murphy Brown" returns to a world of cable news, social media, fake news and a very different political and cultural climate.

[01/24/18 - 12:15 PM]
"Empire" and "Star" Return with All-New Episodes Beginning Wednesday, March 28, 8/7c on FOX
Check out a first look at the all-new promo for "Empire."

[01/24/18 - 11:01 AM]
Lifetime Movies Original "Her Stolen Past" Premieres February 2
Medical student Sonya Daniels (Shanice Banton) is shocked when she returns home and finds the birth certificate of a kidnapped baby hidden in her late mother's closet.

[01/24/18 - 11:00 AM]
Video: "The X-Files" - New Extended Trailer
Get a first look at new footage from the next five episodes.

[01/24/18 - 10:07 AM]
"Marvel's Spider-Man" Returning for Season 2 on Disney XD
The second season of "Marvel's Spider-Man" follows Peter Parker in his sophomore year as a more experienced Super Hero and a more confident student at what was once the intimidating Horizon High School.

[01/24/18 - 09:43 AM]
Discovery Goes Full Throttle for "Motor Mega Week" Starting February 26
This week-long automotive celebration features three all-new series premieres - "Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings," "Twin Turbos" and "Shifting Gears with Aaron Kaufman" - as well as a four-part, supersized "Street Outlaws vs. Fast N' Loud: Build to Mega Race" series.

[01/24/18 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Keeps Demo Crown with "This Is Us"
The Peacock's flagship drama wins the night among adults 18-49.

[01/24/18 - 08:02 AM]
Oscar(R) Nominee John Malkovich to Guest Star on Showtime(R) Hit Drama "Billions"
In addition, Showtime has released the official poster art and a new teaser video for season three.

[01/24/18 - 07:20 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Seven Seconds" - There Are Three Sides to Every Story
Watch Regina King, Clare-Hope Ashitey and Russell Hornsby as they seek justice and truth in the new Netflix original crime anthology series.

[01/24/18 - 06:30 AM]
Jon Batiste, Gary Clark Jr., Emmylou Harris, Zuleyka Rivera, Chris Stapleton and Sting Added to the Lineup for the "60th Annual Grammy Awards(R)"
Previously announced performers include Brothers Osbourne, Alessia Cara, Cardi B, Childish Gambino, Eric Church, Miley Cyrus, Daddy Yankee, DJ Khaled, Luis Fonsi, Elton John, Kesha, Khalid, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Little Big Town, Logic, Patti LuPone, Bruno Mars, Maren Morris, P!nk, Ben Platt, Rihanna, Sam Smith, SZA, Bryson Tiller and U2.

[01/23/18 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 23
Updates include: NBC orders four multi-camera comedy pilots; ABC moves forward with a pair of drama pilots; and CBS gives green light to drama pilot "God Friended Me."

[01/23/18 - 04:33 PM]
Comedy Central(R) Storytelling Series "This Is Not Happening," Hosted by Roy Wood Jr., Debuts with a Supersized One-Hour Season Four Premiere on Friday, February 2 at Midnight ET/PT
Wood Jr. is extending his hosting duties to include original companion interstitials that will air on Fridays beginning with the launch of season four.

[01/23/18 - 01:13 PM]
"Mary Kills People" Returns March 12 on Lifetime
Starring Caroline Dhavernas, Jay Ryan and Richard Short, the second season also features guest stars Rachelle Lefevre and Ian Lake.

[01/23/18 - 10:01 AM]
CBS Announces the Celebrity Judges and Mentor for "MVP: Most Valuable Performer," Airing Live, Thursday, Jan. 25
Katharine McPhee, Maz Jobrani and Brandon Marshall will judge the special with Sharon Osbourne serving as mentor.

[01/23/18 - 09:32 AM]
"The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" Premieres to 5.5 Million Total Viewers
FX further spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 17.

[01/23/18 - 09:16 AM]
All-New Series "Twin Turbos" Races to Discovery Channel on Wednesday, February 28th
For father-son duo Doug and Brad DeBerti, custom car building isn't just a hobby, it's their life.

[01/23/18 - 09:04 AM]
Starz to Air the #ThatsHarassment Film Campaign in Half Hour Primetime Special
The series of short films depicts cases of sexual harassment in the work place, all based on real events, beginning Friday, January 26.

[01/23/18 - 08:24 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Keeps Top Spot with "Bachelor," "Good Doctor"
The Alphabet leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-19.

[01/23/18 - 07:59 AM]
Travel Channel Greenlights New Adventure Quest Series "Hunting Evidence"
Six one-hour episodes will begin airing in June 2018.

[01/22/18 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 22
Updates include: CBS orders pilots for three projects; NBC gives green light to drama "The Enemy Within"; and FX to bring "What We Do in the Shadows" to the small screen.

[01/22/18 - 03:11 PM]
"Corporate" Is Highest-Rated Basic-Cable Prime Comedy Premiere of the 2017-18 Season Among Men 18-34
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 17.

[01/22/18 - 01:46 PM]
Nat Geo WILD Kicks Off Safari Live Weeklong Event on Super Bowl Sunday
Tune in to experience thrilling nightly safaris from Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations.

[01/22/18 - 12:01 PM]
Natalie Portman Set to Host "Saturday Night Live" on Feb. 3 with Musical Guest Dua Lipa
Pop artist Dua Lipa will join Portman as musical guest for the first time.

[01/22/18 - 10:31 AM]
"American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. The World" and "Timeless" Season Two Premiere Jumpstart Sunday Night Family Viewing Beginning March 11
"Timeless" will then regularly air on Sunday nights following "Little Big Shots" and "Genius Junior."

[01/22/18 - 09:46 AM]
Starz Acquires Unscripted Docuseries "America to Me" from Acclaimed Filmmaker Steve James and Participant Media
The series follows students, teachers and administrators in suburban Chicago's Oak Park and River Forest High School, one of the country's most exemplary and diverse public schools.

[01/22/18 - 08:38 AM]
Food Network Takes Game Day Eats Live
Food Network will go live Saturday, February 3, with a cross-platform Game Day Eats experience, offering game day recipes, tips and inspiration across the brand's linear, digital and convergent properties.

[01/22/18 - 08:32 AM]
SundanceTV Continues Its Exploration of True Crime by Partnering with Award-Winning Talent and Greenlighting Three New Docuseries
The first of these docuseries, "The Road to Jonestown" (w/t), will air timed to the 40th Anniversary of the massacre this November.

[01/22/18 - 08:31 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Dominates with NFC Championship
The Eagles/Vikings blowout is not surprisingly down from last year's primetime championship on CBS.

[01/22/18 - 08:19 AM]
30 for 30 "The Two Bills" to Premiere February 1 on ESPN
The next documentary features legendary football coaches Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells being interviewed together for the first time since 1991.

[01/22/18 - 07:47 AM]
First Season of "The Alienist" to Premiere on Netflix on April 19th
All 10 episodes will be available at once for members around the world.

[01/22/18 - 07:03 AM]
EPIX(R) Original Documentary, "This Is Home: A Refugee Story," to Air in 2018 Following World Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
Directed by Alexandra Shiva and produced by Blumhouse and Gidalya Pictures, the film is an intimate portrait of four Syrian refugee families arriving in America and struggling to find their footing.

[01/22/18 - 06:30 AM]
Disney Junior Sinks Its Teeth Into a Second Season of "Vampirina"
An out-of-the-gate hit for kids and families, the October 1 simulcast premiere of "Vampirina" on Disney Channel and Disney Junior ranked as the preschooler platform's highest-rated new series premiere.

[01/22/18 - 05:04 AM]
ION Television's New Original Series, "Private Eyes," Premieres Sunday, February 11
The Jason Priestley-led drama will air each Sunday night with back-to-back new episodes.

[01/22/18 - 01:57 AM]
"First Team: Juventus FC" Coming to Netflix on February 16th
Netflix will follow the most compelling stories and characters in the club during the 2017-2018 season.

[01/21/18 - 09:04 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Primetime Return Puts ABC on Top
The Alphabet wins the evening among adults 18-49.

[01/20/18 - 05:21 PM]
Oscar(R)-Winning Filmmakers Fisher Stevens and Ross Kauffman Trek the Globe in Search of the Disappearing Tiger in Discovery's "Taken by the Tiger (w/t)"
The film is tied to Discovery's Project C.A.T. initiative, part of a global effort to double the population of tigers living in the wild by 2022.

[01/20/18 - 08:35 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Keeps Top Spot in Viewers, Demos
"MacGyver" and "Hawaii Five-0" lead the night in adults 18-49, while "Blue Bloods" is the most-watched program.

[01/19/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 19
Updates include: FOX orders first wave of pilots; Netflix's "The Kominsky Method" fills out cast; and "The Flash's" Keiynan Lonsdale moves to "DC's Legends of Tomorrow."

[01/19/18 - 10:00 AM]
The Final Episodes of "Star Wars Rebels" Begin February 19 on Disney XD
The final episodes will unfold over three weeks, with two back-to-back episodes premiering every Monday night on Disney XD, until its epic 90-minute conclusion on Monday, March 5.

[01/19/18 - 09:59 AM]
Netflix Announces New Original Documentary Series Launching Winter/Spring 2018
"Flint Town" and "Wild Wild Country" will join the previously announced "Ugly Delicious," among others.

[01/19/18 - 09:24 AM]
Steve Harvey's "Steve" Renewed for Season Two
"Steve" has already been sold in 90% of the U.S. on NBC Owned Television Stations as well as leading station groups across the country including Sinclair and Hearst.

[01/19/18 - 09:23 AM]
Discovery's Street Outlaws Are Racing to a City Near You in the All-New Series "Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings"
A sneak peak airs Tuesday, February 27 at 10:00/9:00c and all-new episodes continue on Wednesday, March 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/19/18 - 08:17 AM]
Joel McHale Unveils New Weekly Series Coming to Netflix
"The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale" is a new, weekly half-hour topical series that takes a sharp, absurdist look at pop culture and news from across the globe.

[01/19/18 - 08:13 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Holds Off Competition in Viewers, Demos
Plus: ABC and The CW's dramas return up from their fall finales.

[01/19/18 - 07:26 AM]
David Bromstad Helps Lottery Winners Hit the Real Estate Jackpot in New Season of HGTV's "My Lottery Dream Home"
The 14 fresh episodes will follow David as he and his instant-millionaire clients tour three spectacular properties to find the family their forever home.

[01/18/18 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 18
Updates include: Gabrielle Union-led "Bad Boys" spin-off gets pilot order from NBC; Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Catherine Dyer to visit FOX's "The Resident"; and Damon Lindelof renews overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.







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[11/20/25 - 11:01 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 11:01 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 10:10 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 10:01 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 10:01 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 09:00 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 08:48 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 08:22 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 08:12 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 08:04 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 08:01 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 07:45 AM]
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[11/20/25 - 07:11 AM]
HBO Renews Original Comedy Series "The Chair Company" and "I Love LA" for Second Seasons
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