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[04/27/18 - 11:54 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 27
Updates include: Syfy passes on "Tremors" revival; Starz rescinds series order for "Family Crimes"; and Casey Wilson among latest cast in HBO's "Mrs. Fletcher."

[04/27/18 - 02:42 PM]
ESPN Leads All Networks with NFL Draft Round 1 Telecast
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, April 26.

[04/27/18 - 01:11 PM]
Documentary "The Final Year," Following President Obama's Foreign-Policy Team During His Last Year in Office, Debuts May 21, Exclusively on HBO
Shooting from late 2015 until 3:00 a.m. on the morning of Inauguration Day, January 20, 2017, director Greg Barker and his crew filmed extensively in the White House, the State Department and the United Nations.

[04/27/18 - 11:00 AM]
Kelly Clarkson, Sean Hayes, Jack Black and More Celebrities Test Their Pop Culture Smarts on Red Nose Day Edition of "Hollywood Game Night"
Chelsea Handler, Isla Fisher, Sarah Silverman, Sasheer Zamata and Cedric the Entertainer are also on tap.

[04/27/18 - 10:00 AM]
Romance Is in the Air in Freeform's Wedding Programming Extravaganza
Freeform's "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings" returns, on Monday, June 11 at 8:00/7:00c, with six all-new episodes.

[04/27/18 - 09:45 AM]
Oscar(R) Winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Create Original Theme Music for "The Fourth Estate"
Examining the inner workings of The New York Times during President Donald J. Trump's first year in office, the four-part documentary series will be available across Showtime platforms including On Demand and streaming on Sunday, May 27.

[04/27/18 - 09:08 AM]
TLC's Emmy Award-Winning Series, "Who Do You Think You Are?" Returns This Spring with More Unexpected Celebrity Family History Discoveries
Hilary Duff, Jean Smart, Jon Cryer, Laverne Cox, Molly Shannon and Megan Mullally are among those featured this season.

[04/27/18 - 08:25 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Continues Win Streak in Both Viewers, Demos
The Eye has led the night in both categories for nine consecutive weeks.

[04/27/18 - 06:37 AM]
Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Network to Air "Stand United" Special on April 29th
Produced by El Rey founder and acclaimed director Robert Rodriguez, "Stand United" takes viewers on an extremely human journey down America's backroads in search of the real-life examples of grit, integrity and courage.

[04/27/18 - 02:46 AM]
An Exceptional Extended Cast Joins Suranne Jones in "Gentleman Jack," Sally Wainwright's New Drama About the Remarkable Anne Lister for BBC One
Filming on the HBO co-production will begin next month in and around West Yorkshire and on location in Copenhagen.

[04/26/18 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 26
Updates include: Netflix sets leads for "Trollhunters" spin-off; Bradley Whitford cast in Pop's "Flack"; and Jurnee Smollett-Bell to lead HBO's "Lovecraft Country."

[04/26/18 - 07:36 PM]
Netflix Orders All-New Original Sci-Fi Drama "Another Life"
Astronaut Niko Breckenridge (Katee Sackhoff) leads a crew on a mission to explore the genesis of an alien artifact.

[04/26/18 - 02:01 PM]
CBS Announces the First Season of "Undercover Boss: Celebrity Edition," Premiering Friday, May 11
Gabby Douglas, Idina Menzel, Bethany Mota and Deion Sanders are among those featured.

[04/26/18 - 01:59 PM]
E! Cordially Invites You to the Celebration of the Year as the Network Presents Extensive Royal Wedding Coverage
The network's coverage begins on Monday, May 7 with "The Real Princess Diaries: From Diana to Meghan" wedding special.

[04/26/18 - 01:45 PM]
Oxygen Media Presents Three-Night Special Event "The Case of: Caylee Anthony" Beginning Saturday, May 19 at 8PM ET/PT
From Emmy Award-winning executive producer Tom Forman, the three-part limited series delves into the tragic disappearance and death of toddler Caylee Anthony.

[04/26/18 - 10:36 AM]
Third Time's a Charm! Wendy Williams Returns to Host Lifetime Movies' "Don't Mess with Mommy Week" Featuring New Movie Premieres for Mother's Day
"Mommy Be Mine," "Did I Kill My Mother?" and "A Daughter's Revenge" are on tap beginning Friday, May 11.

[04/26/18 - 10:03 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders Fourth Season of "Billions"
The show's current third season will move to 9:00/8:00c starting next Sunday, May 6 to anchor the night.

[04/26/18 - 10:02 AM]
"Succession" Debuts June 3 on HBO
Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Natalie Gold, Peter Friedman and Rob Yang star.

[04/26/18 - 10:01 AM]
Thrusters on Full - "Star Trek: Discovery" Begins Production on Season 2
Production officially began last week on the second season with Alex Kurtzman directing the premiere episode.

[04/26/18 - 09:33 AM]
"Saturday Night Live's" Colin Jost and Michael Che to Host 70th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards
The telecast will be executive produced by "SNL" creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels.

[04/26/18 - 09:07 AM]
Video: Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Official Trailer - Premieres Wednesday, June 20 at 9:00pm ET/PT
Kevin Costner as John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, under constant attack by those it borders - land developers, an Indian reservation, and America's first National Park.

[04/26/18 - 09:02 AM]
Ocean Explorers Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau Plunge Into a New Season of "Caribbean Pirate Treasure"
Dive into exhilarating deep-sea adventures with underwater explorers Philippe Cousteau, grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, and his journalist wife, Ashlan, as they investigate incredible stories of pirates' plunder and lost loot.

[04/26/18 - 09:01 AM]
A&E Network to Premiere Biography Special "Mary Kay Letourneau: Autobiography" on Tuesday, May 29
The raw two-hour documentary follows former teacher Mary Kay Letourneau as she recounts her tumultuous past in her most in-depth confessional to date.

[04/26/18 - 08:39 AM]
Key Art Debut - Gillian Jacobs, Vanessa Bayer and Phoebe Robinson Are Your New Favorite Squad in the Netflix Film "Ibiza"
Meet Harper: She's a single thirtysomething New Yorker with awesome friends she loves and a dead-end job she hates.

[04/26/18 - 08:25 AM]
Comedy Central Launches The Creators Program and Taps Five Emerging Creators/Writers/Performers to Develop Daily Topical Digital Content
The inaugural creators are Ryan Beck, Chris Cotton, Hanna Dickinson, Jordan Mendoza and Natasha Vaynblat.

[04/26/18 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Dramas Hold Onto Demo Crown
"Empire," "Star" help lead the night among adults 18-49.

[04/26/18 - 08:08 AM]
"Star Wars Resistance," A High-Flying Anime-Inspired Series That Explores an Uncharted Timeframe Prior to the Events of "The Force Awakens," Ordered by Disney Channels
"Star Wars Resistance" will feature the beloved droid BB-8 alongside ace pilots, colorful new characters and appearances by fan favorites, including Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma, voiced by actors Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie, respectively.

[04/26/18 - 08:03 AM]
CNBC's "Warren Buffett: Investor. Teacher. Icon." to Premiere Friday, May 4 at 10PM ET/PT
The program premieres the night before the Annual Shareholders Meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, the company that Buffett has led for more than 50 years and turned into a behemoth now worth almost half a trillion dollars.

[04/26/18 - 08:02 AM]
Netflix Orders Three New Projects from Comedy Powerhouse Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias
In the multi-cam comedy series, "Mr. Iglesias," Iglesias plays a good-natured public high school teacher who works at his alma mater.

[04/26/18 - 07:47 AM]
The Return of Cooking Channel's "Beach Bites with Katie Lee" Makes Waves with New Destinations
Each of the six half-hour long episodes are full of sun, sand and surf, as Katie beach hops in search of the finest fare served up on shores near and far.

[04/26/18 - 03:54 AM]
Filming Begins in Edinburgh on Second Series of BBC Three Thriller "Clique"
Following the U.K. premiere, co-producer Pop will premiere in the U.S.

[04/25/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 25
Updates include: HBO's "Here and Now" gets the axe; William Baldwin to recur on "The Purge" TV pilot; and Lauren Cohan due back for six-episode run on "The Walking Dead."

[04/25/18 - 01:29 PM]
EPIX Orders Drama Series "Godfather of Harlem"
Written and executive produced by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, the 10-episode series will star Oscar(R) winner Forest Whitaker who will also executive produce through his company Significant Productions.

[04/25/18 - 01:06 PM]
Ready, Set, Bingo! Play Live Bingo on IFC Thursday Nights
Viewers can play along live by watching the "Bingo Breaks," with balls called by actual IFC employees and special guests, for a chance to win a special "slightly off" prize each week.

[04/25/18 - 11:44 AM]
Investigation Discovery to Air Updated "People Magazine Investigates" Special Regarding the Capture of the Suspected Golden State Killer
Said installment will air this Friday, April 27 at 10:00/9:00c and Sunday, April 29 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/25/18 - 11:06 AM]
Lifetime Kicks Off June with Two Unscripted Premieres - "Live PD Presents: Women on Patrol" & "Escaping Polygamy"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Monday, June 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/25/18 - 11:01 AM]
Video: New Key Art and Trailer Revealed for TNT's "Animal Kingdom"
Season three of this bold, adrenaline-fueled hit drama premieres Tuesday, May 29.

[04/25/18 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Announces May Sweeps Programming, Airing Through May 23
On May 21, the winners of "Dancing with the Stars: Athletes" and "American Idol" will be crowned.

[04/25/18 - 10:55 AM]
"Monster Week" Returns to Animal Planet Memorial Day Weekend
Highlights include a two-hour "Finding Bigfoot" special on Sunday, May 27.

[04/25/18 - 10:01 AM]
Discovery's All-New Series "Sticker Shock" Revs Up with Special Premiere Airing Monday, April 30
The series continues with its regular schedule on Wednesday, May 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/25/18 - 09:05 AM]
Sadie Stanley and Sean Giambrone to Star in Live-Action "Kim Possible" Disney Channel Original Movie
The comedy-adventure will go into production this summer and is set to debut in 2019.

[04/25/18 - 09:04 AM]
Nickelodeon Brings Back "Double Dare" in Brand-New Series!
With "Double Dare" remaining an iconic touchstone for its original millennial audiences, the new version will feature the gameplay and challenges they remember, as well as appearances from blasts from the past and stars from today.

[04/25/18 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Welcome Back to Winchester! Netflix's "Dear White People" Vol. 2 Launches May 4
Get a glimpse at the much-anticipated new season with the official season two trailer here.

[04/25/18 - 09:01 AM]
NASCAR(R) Champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Wife Amy Race to Home Reno Victory in New DIY Network Series "Renovation Realities: Dale Jr. & Amy"
The four-episode series, which premieres Saturday, June 2, will showcase Dale Jr.'s love of home improvement and Amy's design expertise as they overcome the trials of this massive renovation.

[04/25/18 - 09:00 AM]
Pop Celebrates Five Consecutive Years of Growth with New Upfront Programming Slate
"We are heading into this year's upfront with an ever-growing linear television audience, a premium slate of original content with A-list talent, and carriage across all major distributors and almost every over-the-top service," said Brad Schwartz.

[04/25/18 - 08:17 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos "Roseanne" Marathon
The Alphabet's four encores still manage to hold off the competition among adults 18-49.

[04/25/18 - 07:57 AM]
Cooking Channel Heats Up Primetime with a Hot New Season of "Man Fire Food"
The 13 new episodes kick off Wednesday, May 30 with flaming bold flavors.

[04/25/18 - 07:23 AM]
TV One Premieres "Evidence of Innocence" Series Hosted by Acclaimed Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 10/9c PM
The four-part series launches Monday, June 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/24/18 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 24
Updates include: Hulu pulls the plug on "The Path"; Peter Tolan to spearhead Sony's "Mad About You" revival; and Aidy Bryant attached to star in Hulu's "Shrill."

[04/24/18 - 02:04 PM]
CBS Announces Season Finale Storylines for 2017-2018
The Eye will wrap its May sweeps period with the season finale of "Survivor" on Wednesday, May 23.







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[03/28/23 - 12:01 PM]
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[03/28/23 - 11:38 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 11:35 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 11:30 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 10:54 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 10:30 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 10:04 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 10:01 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 09:15 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 09:06 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 08:01 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 07:00 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 06:30 AM]
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[03/28/23 - 03:01 AM]
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