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[02/28/18 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 28
Updates include: Freddie Stroma, Joey King to lead The CW's "Dead Inside"; James Roday, Christina Moses cast in ABC's "A Million Little Pieces"; and Jeff Franklin dropped from "Fuller House" over allegations of inappropriate behavior.

[02/28/18 - 03:51 PM]
"The Magicians" Will Be Back for Season 4
Syfy confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[02/28/18 - 01:44 PM]
Paramount Network to Delay Premiere of "Heathers"
"In light of the recent tragic events in Florida and out of respect for the victims, their families and loved ones, we feel the right thing to do is delay the premiere until later this year," said the statement.

[02/28/18 - 01:41 PM]
DIY Network Delivers Impressions Growth With Two Hit Series in February
DIY Network further spins the numbers for the month to date.

[02/28/18 - 01:00 PM]
Freeform Presents the World Premiere Watch Party of "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" at South by Southwest(R)
The highly anticipated new series premieres on June 7 at 8:00/7:00c with a two-hour event on Freeform.

[02/28/18 - 12:56 PM]
NBCUniversal Reimagines the Commercial Experience
The company today announced its plan to decrease the number of advertisements in commercial pods by 20 percent and decrease advertising time by 10 percent across its networks during its original primetime programming.

[02/28/18 - 12:31 PM]
Video: Paramount Network Debuts Premiere "Yellowstone" Trailer Ahead of June 2018 Premiere
Starring world-renowned actor and Oscar(R)-winner Kevin Costner, who serves in the lead role, "Yellowstone" is written and directed by critically-acclaimed, Oscar(R)-nominated screenwriter Taylor Sheridan.

[02/28/18 - 12:01 PM]
Never-Before-Seen Documentary "Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey" to Air Sunday, March 4, on FOX
The one-hour special offers a unique look into the life of the renowned minister, who passed away last week.

[02/28/18 - 11:03 AM]
James Tupper, Jeffrey Nordling and Iain Armitage Return for Second Season of HBO's "Big Little Lies"
They'll join previously announced returning cast members Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern and more.

[02/28/18 - 10:38 AM]
On the Heels of MTV's Ratings Resurgence Network Renews "Jersey Shore Family Vacation"
MTV will kick off the countdown to the global premiere on Thursday, March 15 with four "Road to Vacation" specials looking back at the most iconic "Jersey Shore" moments with all-new cast interviews.

[02/28/18 - 10:19 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Wild Wild Country" on Netflix March 16
The six-episode series comes from directors Chapman Way and Maclain Way and executive producers Mark and Jay Duplass.

[02/28/18 - 10:05 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Announces WonderCon 2018 Schedule
Fans will be treated to the exclusive world premiere screening of the new animated digital series "Constantine" as well as sneak peek screenings of upcoming episodes of "Lucifer" and "Black Lightning."

[02/28/18 - 09:31 AM]
FXX Sets Premiere Date for "Archer: Danger Island"
"Archer: Danger Island" is an animated, half-hour comedy that centers on the semi-functioning alcoholic seaplane pilot, Sterling Archer, a lush on the lush South Pacific island of Mitimotu in 1939.

[02/28/18 - 09:01 AM]
Freeform Dives Into WonderCon with "Siren" on March 24 in Anaheim
Look for the cast and executive producers of the highly-anticipated mermaid drama on Saturday, March 24 to screen never-before-seen footage and discuss the upcoming series.

[02/28/18 - 08:30 AM]
Surprising Secrets Behind World's "Legendary Locations" Revealed in New Travel Channel Series
Explorer, adventurer and host of the hit series "Expedition Unknown," Josh Gates showcases the unexpected stories of unforgettable places around the world in Travel Channel's new series.

[02/28/18 - 08:15 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos, CBS Leads Total Viewers
The Peacock's "This Is Us" tops the charts among adults 18-49.

[02/28/18 - 07:01 AM]
TNT's "The Alienist" Defying TV Trends and Growing Every Week to Achieve Impressive 40% In-Season Growth
TNT further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[02/28/18 - 06:09 AM]
Netflix Acquires Sundance Award-Winner "Shirkers" and Documentary Short "Zion"
Both films will launch globally on Netflix later this year.

[02/28/18 - 06:05 AM]
"Oscars(R) Opening Ceremony: Live from the Red Carpet" Airs Oscar Sunday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. EST/ 3:30 p.m. PST
Michael Strahan, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sara Haines, Krista Smith and Dave Karger co-host the pre-show special.

[02/28/18 - 06:04 AM]
Mary Mary Reunion and Snoop Dogg Stellar Awards Debut Highlight an Unforgettable Night at This Year's 33rd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards
The Stellar Awards telecast will premiere on TV One on Friday, March 30 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/27/18 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 27
Updates include: Breckin Meyer, Merrin Dungey join "The Fix" at ABC; Brandon Mychal Smith to lead NBC's "Like Family"; and Adam Scott books return to HBO's "Big Little Lies."

[02/27/18 - 03:13 PM]
Emmy(R)-Winning "The Oscars(R): All Access" Announces Facebook Watch as Exclusive Social Platform for the Official Live Stream
Popular favorites from last year's "The Oscars: All Access" live stream are set to return to host, including Sofia Carson, Chris Connelly, Ben Lyons and Adnan Virk.

[02/27/18 - 02:39 PM]
ABC to Broadcast a Special Sneak Peek of "Sundays with Alec Baldwin," Following the 90th Oscars(R) on Sunday, March 4
"I'm excited about this show and grateful to ABC for taking a chance on me in what is, admittedly, a crowded field," said Baldwin. "I've enjoyed doing my podcast for WNYC and look forward to the challenge of doing a show on camera."

[02/27/18 - 01:10 PM]
Sundance Now Announces Exclusive March 8 U.S. Streaming Premiere of the Creative, Political and Hilarious Documentary, "Liberation Day"
This astonishing, stranger-than-fiction documentary musical follows the ex-Yugoslavian - now Slovenian - cult band Laibach who becomes the first rock group ever to perform in the fortress state of North Korea.

[02/27/18 - 12:42 PM]
TNT Taps Critically-Acclaimed Writer Graeme Manson as Showrunner for Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Series "Snowpiercer"
Manson co-created the hit and critically-praised sci-fi thriller "Orphan Black."

[02/27/18 - 11:30 AM]
One Epic Story Begins as Another Comes to a Dramatic Ending with the Season Three Premiere of "Shadowhunters" and Season Two Finale of "Beyond"
In the season three premiere of "Shadowhunters," secrets abound as the Shadowhunters and Downworlders try to get back to normal after Valentine's death.

[02/27/18 - 10:49 AM]
Mike Massimino Returns to Host Season Two of "The Planets and Beyond" Premiering Tuesday, March 20th at 10PM ET/PT
Each of the eight episodes in the second season takes an in-depth look at everything from Neptune & Uranus, to alien planets and the Sun.

[02/27/18 - 10:22 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Charts with "Voice" Return, "Good Girls" Premiere
The Peacock holds off originals from "The Bachelor" and "The Good Doctor" on ABC among adults 18-49.

[02/27/18 - 10:06 AM]
Denis Leary Joins Season Three of TNT's "Animal Kingdom"
Leary will play Billy, Deran's (Jake Weary) drifter dad who Smurf (Ellen Barkin) kicked out years ago.

[02/27/18 - 09:21 AM]
Mother-Daughter Duo Mina Starsiak and Karen E Laine Rehab More Indy Homes in Season Three of HGTV Hit "Good Bones"
"Now that I'm going to be a mom, I feel like our mission is even more important," said Mina. "We're improving Indianapolis now for our neighbors, but also for future generations who will call this city home."

[02/27/18 - 09:11 AM]
Ali Khan's Search for "Cheap Eats" Continues in a New Season on Cooking Channel
The new season of this budget-conscious culinary journey begins on Wednesday, March 21 and brings Ali to destinations across the country.

[02/27/18 - 09:07 AM]
"Ultimate Beastmaster" - A Bigger, Badder Beast Returns on Netflix for Season 3
For each localized version in the U.S., Italy, France, Brazil, South Korea, Mexico, as well as new U.K., Australia and Germany territories, local celebrity hosts and popular athletes will provide commentary throughout the competition.

[02/27/18 - 07:31 AM]
Disney Junior Begins Production on "The Rocketeer" Animated Television Series Slated to Debut in 2019
Inspired by Dave Stevens' popular comic book series, "The Rocketeer" follows Kit, a young girl who receives a surprise package on her birthday revealing she's next in line to become the Rocketeer, a legendary superhero who has the ability to fly with the help of a rocket-powered jet pack.

[02/27/18 - 07:19 AM]
Paramount Network to Premiere a New Documentary on Paul Walker This Summer
"I Am Paul Walker" will feature interviews with some of Paul's most cherished cast-mates and friends who knew him best.

[02/27/18 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Adam Sandler and Chris Rock Start the Wedding Day Countdown - "The Week Of" Full Trailer Debut
The Netflix original tells the story of a devoted, middle class father (Adam Sandler) determined to pay for his daughter's wedding despite the prodding of the wealthier father of the groom (Chris Rock).

[02/27/18 - 06:36 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Ladies First" on Netflix March 8
The film tells the inspirational story of Deepika Kumari who, as a girl born on the roadside to abject poverty in rural India, went in search of food, stumbled upon archery, and within four years became the number one archer in the world.

[02/27/18 - 05:01 AM]
More Stars to Present at 90th Oscars(R)
The additional presenters are Emily Blunt, Sandra Bullock, Dave Chappelle, Eugenio Derbez, Ansel Elgort, Jane Fonda, Jodie Foster, Eiza González, Ashley Judd, Nicole Kidman, Matthew McConaughey, Helen Mirren, Rita Moreno, Lupita Nyong'o and Christopher Walken.

[02/26/18 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 26
Updates include: Joseph Morgan to star in FOX's "Gone, Baby, Gone" pilot; Michael Chiklis signs onto "Murder" at CBS; and Gabriel Chavarria, Jessica Garza to topline "The Purge" TV take for USA/Syfy.

[02/26/18 - 01:55 PM]
"On Cinema at the Cinema Presents: Oscar(R) Special V" Live Sunday, March 4th Starting at 5:00 p.m. PT
Host Tim Heidecker and his guest Gregg Turkington return for the annual special, available via adultswim.com and the Adult Swim app.

[02/26/18 - 01:43 PM]
NBCUniversal Dominates with Most Robust Winter Games Presentation in History
NBC further spins the numbers for its coverage to date.

[02/26/18 - 01:39 PM]
Disney XD's "Star Wars Rebels" Returns for Its Final Episodes with Season Highs Across Key Kid and Boys Demographics
Disney XD further spins the numbers for Monday, February 19.

[02/26/18 - 01:37 PM]
50 Cent Sneaks First Episode of Crackle's New Drama "The Oath" on His Facebook Page for 24 Hours
The series is set to premiere March 8 on the streaming service.

[02/26/18 - 12:19 PM]
"Arthur Miller: Writer," An Intimate Portrait of the Playwright by His Daughter, Rebecca Miller, Debuts March 19 on HBO
The film features previously unseen material, including in-depth interviews, candid photographs, private letters and journal entries and home movies.

[02/26/18 - 12:14 PM]
FX Sets the World Television Premiere of "Straight Outta Compton" in Its Complete Unedited, R-Rated Theatrical Format Leading into the Premiere of "Atlanta Robbin' Season"
To inform viewers of the unedited adult content, FX will run audio and visual warnings [CC] leading into the movie and coming out of every commercial break.

[02/26/18 - 11:09 AM]
EPIX Announces "America Divided" Season 2 Correspondents
Gretchen Carlson, Diane Guerrero, Nick Offerman, Jussie Smollett and Martin Sensmeier have been named as the new correspondents for the second season.

[02/26/18 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Fahrenheit 451" Official Teaser Featuring Michael B. Jordan & Michael Shannon - HBO
In a future where the media is an opiate, history is rewritten and "firemen" burn books, Jordan plays Guy Montag, a young fireman who struggles with his role as law enforcer and with his "mentor," played by Shannon.

[02/26/18 - 10:00 AM]
Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto and Grant Shaud Reprise Their Roles When "Murphy Brown" Returns to CBS
As previously announced, Candice Bergen, who starred in the title role from 1988-1998, will also reprise her role.

[02/26/18 - 09:38 AM]
New Cast Members Revealed for "Marvel's The Punisher" Season 2
Josh Stewart, Floriana Lima and Giorgia Whigham are all on tap for the show's sophomore run.

[02/26/18 - 09:17 AM]
"Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story" Premieres July 2018 On Paramount Network
The six-part non-scripted documentary series will be the definitive look at one of the most talked-about and controversial events in the last decade that spurred the impactful worldwide "Black Lives Matter" movement.

[02/26/18 - 09:10 AM]
Critically-Acclaimed, Dark Comedy "Back" Will Make Its U.S. Linear Television Debut on SundanceTV Starting Wednesday, March 7th at 11/10c
The series made its streaming debut in November on sibling Sundance Now.







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[04/26/24 - 11:00 AM]
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[04/26/24 - 06:31 AM]
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[04/25/24 - 11:01 AM]
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[04/25/24 - 10:02 AM]
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