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[05/08/18 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 8 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: Emma Greenwell to star in Starz's "The Rook"; AwesomenessTV lands "Light as a Feather" at Hulu; and John Krasinski/Aaron Sorkin's Chateau Marmont mini-series back on track at HBO.

[05/08/18 - 04:53 PM]
NBC to Take "A.P. Bio" for a Second Season
"A.P. Bio" is averaging a 1.2 rating in 18-49 and 3.7 million viewers overall in L+7 Nielsens.

[05/08/18 - 04:52 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 8 - "Abby's," "I Feel Bad" Kick Off NBC's Comedy Series Orders
Natalie Morales toplines the multi-camera "Abby's" while Sarayu Blue stars in the single-camera "I Feel Bad."

[05/08/18 - 02:15 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 8 - FOX Begins Series Orders with Drama "The Passage"
Based on author Justin Cronin's best-selling trilogy of the same name, "The Passage" is an epic, character-driven thriller about a secret government medical facility experimenting with a dangerous virus that could either cure all disease or cause the downfall of the human race.

[05/08/18 - 02:12 PM]
The CW Cancels Freshmen Series "Life Sentence," "Valor"
Lucy Hale, the former's star, and Kyle Jarrow, the latter's creator, each took to Twitter with the news.

[05/08/18 - 01:16 PM]
All-New Episodes of "Expedition Unknown" Starring Josh Gates Premiere This Summer on Discovery Channel
Said run kicks off on Tuesday, May 29 at 10:00/9:00c with part one of a two-part epic adventure.

[05/08/18 - 01:00 PM]
Video: "Mayans MC" - Rosas Teaser - FX
The "Son of Anarchy" spin-off debuts this fall on FX.

[05/08/18 - 12:24 PM]
Documentary "John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls," To Debut Memorial Day, May 28 on HBO
Produced and directed by six-time Emmy(R) winner Peter Kunhardt, along with Emmy(R) winners George Kunhardt and Teddy Kunhardt, the film is an illuminating, exclusive profile of one of the most influential forces in modern American politics.

[05/08/18 - 12:17 PM]
National Geographic Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes of the Royal Wedding with Rare and Exclusive Access at the Biggest Event of the Year
As the highly anticipated nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle rapidly approach, National Geographic marks the celebratory occasion with the premiere of two royal specials premiering this May.

[05/08/18 - 11:19 AM]
TLC Celebrates the Royal Wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with Two Days of Special Programming Beginning May 18
Beginning Friday, May 18, the day before the momentous occasion, the network will air back-to-back, must-see wedding programming.

[05/08/18 - 10:32 AM]
OWN Announces Premiere Date for New Romantic Drama "Love Is __" Debuting Tuesday, June 19 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Set primarily in 1990's Los Angeles against the backdrop of Black Hollywood, "Love Is__" follows Nuri (Michele Weaver) and Yasir (Will Catlett), a couple from seemingly opposite worlds, as they chase their dreams and learn to follow their hearts.

[05/08/18 - 10:08 AM]
The Investigation Kicks-Off Thursday, July 12 When Mystery Limited Series "The Disappearance" Debuts on WGN America
Peter Coyote, Camille Sullivan and Aden Young star in the six-part event.

[05/08/18 - 10:03 AM]
FremantleMedia North America Inks Exclusive Overall Deal with Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter, Ron Nyswaner
His first project with the studio will be "Bounty," a crime thriller, based on Louisa Luna's recently published and critically acclaimed novel "Two Girls Down."

[05/08/18 - 09:03 AM]
CNBC's "The Profit" Is Back to Rescue Small Businesses on Tuesday, June 12 at 10PM ET/PT
Serial entrepreneur and investor Marcus Lemonis is back putting his own money on the line to help save and grow struggling businesses across the country.

[05/08/18 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Innocent or Guilty? Starz Releases "Wrong Man" Key Art and Trailer
This groundbreaking six-episode documentary series from Academy Award(R) and seven-time Emmy(R)-nominated and Peabody(R) and Emmy-winning filmmaker Joe Berlinger, examines three different cases of inmates who have been incarcerated for decades and claim they are innocent.

[05/08/18 - 09:00 AM]
Adult Swim Orders New Comedy Pilot - "Three Busy Debras"
The project is a new absurdist half-hour comedy that follows three disturbed housewives and their fellow residents of an affluent Connecticut suburb that exists outside of reality as we know it.

[05/08/18 - 08:38 AM]
Video: "Somebody Feed Phil" - Season 2 Announcement - Netflix
"Somebody Feed Phil" returns to Netflix on Friday, July 6.

[05/08/18 - 08:14 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Continue Their Reign
The Peacock once again claims victory among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/08/18 - 08:11 AM]
Bravo Media's Tenacious Trio Returns When "Million Dollar Listing New York" Premieres on Tuesday, June 12 at 10PM ET/PT
Powerhouse agents Fredrik Eklund, Ryan Serhant and Steve Gold are hungrier than ever to dominate the real estate market in the city that never sleeps.

[05/08/18 - 08:04 AM]
Suspected Female Serial Killer Pursued in Investigation Discovery Special, "Dead North"
Look for the two-night event on Monday, May 28 and Tuesday, May 29 from 9-11pm ET.

[05/08/18 - 07:08 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "13 Reasons Why" Season 2 on Netflix
Season two picks up in the aftermath of Hannah's death and the start of our characters' complicated journeys toward healing and recovery.

[05/08/18 - 06:38 AM]
Video: WE tv Reveals the Highly Anticipated "Growing Up Hip Hop" Sneak Peek
WE tv's hit series "Growing Up Hip Hop" returns for its fourth season, premiering Thursday, May 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/08/18 - 06:04 AM]
Netflix Announces "Santa Clarita Diet" Season 3 Renewal
The comedy series is slated to return in 2019 with 10 all-new episodes.

[05/07/18 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 7 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: Ali Wong joins Tiffany Haddish in Netflix's "Tuca & Bertie"; "The Walking Dead" names two new series regulars; and Amazon's "Transparent" to end after season five.

[05/07/18 - 06:05 PM]
The CW Orders Sixth Season of "The 100"
Executive producer Jason Rothenberg was among the auspices to take to social media with the news.

[05/07/18 - 05:21 PM]
NBC Renews "Good Girls" for Second Season
This season "Good Girls" has been generating a 1.5 rating in 18-49 and 6.1 million viewers overall in L+7 Nielsen ratings.

[05/07/18 - 05:20 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 7 - NBC Adds "The Enemy Within," "The Village" to Drama Roster
Jennifer Carpenter, Morris Chestnut, Raza Jaffrey and Kelli Garner star in the former entry.

[05/07/18 - 02:45 PM]
Lifetime Greenlights New Documentary Series and Feature Movie from Kreativ Inc. Telling the Stories of Women Who Have Fallen Under the Toxic Spell of R&B Singer R. Kelly
"We've been working for over a year to bring forth the stories of these women," said Joel Karsberg. "We are proud to team with Lifetime to shed light on these stories as well as an industry that has looked the other way for so many years."

[05/07/18 - 11:00 AM]
FOX Renews "The Resident" for a Second Season
The series is averaging more than 10 million multi-platform viewers per episode, and improves its year-ago time period by +31% in the key Adults 18-49 demographic.

[05/07/18 - 10:00 AM]
"Stolen Daughters: Kidnapped by Boko Haram," Revealing the Lives of Nigerian School Girls in the Year After Their May 2017 Release from Captivity, To Debut This Fall, Exclusively on HBO
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the release of 82 of the 276 Nigerian school girls who were kidnapped in 2014 from a school in Chibok, Northern Nigeria, and hidden in the vast Sambisa forest for three years, by Boko Haram.

[05/07/18 - 09:09 AM]
TBS Renews Epic Space Romp "Final Space" for Second Season
The intergalactic space saga is TBS' youngest- skewing original series to debut on the network, reaching more than 20 million viewers across TBS' linear, VOD and digital platforms.

[05/07/18 - 09:00 AM]
History's Hit Survival Series "Alone" Returns June 14 with Fan Favorites Seeking Redemption in Mongolia
Dropped off in Northern Mongolia, the most remote location yet, the 10 survivalists will be separated by miles and endure brutal, subzero temperatures, deadly predators and punishing isolation, as they push themselves once more to their limits.

[05/07/18 - 08:59 AM]
CNBC Announces Season Two of "The Deed" Premieres Wednesday, June 13 at 10PM ET/PT
In each one-hour episode, self-made real-estate mogul and serial entrepreneur, Sidney Torres, brings his multi-million dollar fortune and expertise to the aid of struggling property investors.

[05/07/18 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Netflix Announces "Arrested Development" Season 5 Will Launch May 29
In the aftermath of Cinco de Quatro, the Bluth family are all facing one question, that no one quite has the answer to; where is Lucille Two?

[05/07/18 - 08:26 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Holds Onto Demo Crown with "American Idol"
CBS however takes top honors among total viewers.

[05/07/18 - 08:00 AM]
Travel Channel Checks Off a Second Season of "The Zimmern List" with Culinary Explorer Andrew Zimmern
Since its premiere in March, "The Zimmern List" is among Travel Channel's highest rated series, posting double digit rating increases year over year.

[05/07/18 - 08:00 AM]
E! Greenlights Another Two Seasons of "Total Divas"
Later this fall, season eight will debut with a few familiar faces and even a blast from the past.

[05/07/18 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Luke Cage" - Season 2 - Official Trailer
On June 22 the explosive, emotionally charged second season of "Marvel's Luke Cage" premieres worldwide on Netflix.

[05/07/18 - 06:05 AM]
AMC Greenlights "Dietland" Companion Talk Show, "Unapologetic with Aisha Tyler"
Unlike a conventional after show confined to the companion series itself, "Unapologetic" will feature Tyler leading a topical discussion around the broader, female-centric issues and themes that "Dietland" explores.

[05/06/18 - 08:38 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Playoffs Push ABC in Front
The Alphabet easily wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/05/18 - 08:21 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, FOX & NBC All Share Demo Crown
The Eye however remains the most-watched network on Friday.

[05/04/18 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 4 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: Michelle Monaghan to lead Netflix's "Messiah"; David McCallum due back for season 16 of "NCIS"; and Laura Benanti to visit TV Land's "Younger."

[05/04/18 - 05:05 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 4 - NBC Orders Bellevue Medical Drama "New Amsterdam" to Series
The cast includes Ryan Eggold, Freema Agyeman, Janet Montgomery, Jocko Sims, Anupam Kher and Tyler Labine.

[05/04/18 - 02:30 PM]
NBC Honors Legendary Pop Group with Special "ABBA: Thank You for the Music, An All-Star Tribute" Set to Air in December
The two-hour special will showcase specially invited artists performing classic songs made famous by ABBA, including "Dancing Queen", "Mamma Mia", "The Winner Takes It All" and "Take A Chance On Me".

[05/04/18 - 11:32 AM]
Disney Junior's "Muppet Babies" Scores Another Ratings Highmark
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, April 27.

[05/04/18 - 11:31 AM]
Science Channel Continues Its Ascent in 2018 with Highest Rated April in Its History in Key Demos
Science Channel further spins the numbers for the month of April.

[05/04/18 - 11:05 AM]
Production Has Begun on "Coop and Cami Ask the World," a Disney Channel Live-Action Series Set to Debut This Fall
Dakota Lotus and Ruby Rose Turner lead the ensemble cast as Cooper and Cameron Wrather, two middle-school siblings who make nearly all of their decisions - both mundane and madcap - by crowdsourcing opinions from the millions of followers of Cooper's online channel.

[05/04/18 - 11:00 AM]
Hit Series and Star Maker "American Idol" to Make More Dreams Come True with Second Season on ABC
Returning to help find the cream of the crop are music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.

[05/04/18 - 10:00 AM]
Kelly Clarkson, Charlie Puth and 5 Seconds of Summer Set to Perform on "The Voice" Top 10 Live Shows Next Week
On the Monday, May 7 live telecast, Clarkson will perform her show-stopping new single "I Don't Think About You" off her eighth studio album, "Meaning of Life."

[05/04/18 - 08:35 AM]
"A&E Investigates" Explores NXIVM in the Premiere of "Cults and Extreme Belief" Hosted by Elizabeth Vargas on May 28
Additional organizations that will be explored in season 1 include Twelve Tribes, Sanctuary Church, United Nation of Islam, Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Jehovah's Witness and The Family.







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[06/02/26 - 01:17 PM]
FX's "The Drop: A Snowfall Saga" Set as New Title for Spinoff Series Coming Later This Year on FX and Hulu
Set in '90s Los Angeles, the new series follows "Snowfall" characters Wanda (Gail Bean) and Leon (Isaiah John) as they fight to take West Coast rap mainstream while gang wars erupt and record labels move to exploit hip hop culture for their own gain.

[06/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 25 - "The Boroughs" Makes Itself at Home at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Plus: "Nemesis" stole away with the No. 2 spot on the list, commanding 5.9 million views.

[06/02/26 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Announces Additional Summer 2026 Premiere Dates
Highlights include the return of "Kitchen Nightmares" on Tuesday, July 21 and "Beat Shazam" on Tuesday, July 28.

[06/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: BET Debuts Trailer and Announces Premiere Date for New Original Comedy Series, "Lot Patrol" from Manny Halley Productions
The series will premiere on BET on June 30, 2026 at 10 pm ET / 9 pm CT.

[06/02/26 - 09:29 AM]
Catch a New Season of "Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation" Premiering June 16 on Magnolia Network
With a bit of imagination and a lot of muscle, families transform their new vacation homes into the relaxing getaways they had always envisioned.

[06/02/26 - 09:21 AM]
BET Announces First-Ever Board of Advisors, Marking a New Era of Leadership and Cultural Stewardship
Established under the leadership of Louis Carr, President of BET, the Board brings together an influential collective of cultural icons, business leaders, and industry visionaries who will help guide BET's continued evolution as a force at the intersection of media, community, and culture.

[06/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" - Season 3 Official Trailer - Netflix
A new batch of hopefuls face fierce competition, high expectations and even higher kicks as they vie for a spot with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

[06/02/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: The Reign Ends Here - "All the Queen's Men" Reveals Trailer and First Look at Fifth and Final Season Premiering June 10 Only on Paramount+
The series will launch with two episodes, followed by a weekly rollout culminating in the mid-season finale on Wednesday, July 22.

[06/02/26 - 08:01 AM]
"Kaulitz & Kaulitz" Season 3 - Exclusively on Netflix from July 23, 2026
Germany's most popular twins once again take us along for the ride in their turbulent lives, sharing intimate moments, arguments, and scenes that go straight to the heart.

[06/02/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Tony Hinchcliffe: Man of the People" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
Tony Hinchcliffe returns with another brutally unapologetic hour from comedy's favorite equal-opportunity offender.

[06/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
"The Marlow Murder Club" Is Back in Action Filming Season 4
Season 3 premieres this fall on PBS.

[06/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Unveils Trailer for Third Season of Its Globally Acclaimed Drama "Silo"
The 10-episode third season will premiere on Apple TV with the first episode on July 3, followed by one new episode every Friday through September 4, 2026.

[06/01/26 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Husbands in Action" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A detective teams up with his ex-wife's new husband to chase down her kidnappers. Can this unlikely duo put aside their differences for one wild rescue?

[06/01/26 - 02:03 PM]
Exclusive Announcement Live From Crime Con 2026: Season 4 of the Hit Docuseries "Betrayal" to Stream on Hulu This August
In a room of thousands of fans of true crime and scandals, the team made a surprise exclusive announcement that Season 4 of the popular docuseries will stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for Bundle subscribers this August.

[06/01/26 - 02:02 PM]
"Squatters: Get the F*** Out of My House," A New Docuseries from Executive Producers Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Begins Streaming June 4 on Hulu
The six-part series follows ordinary people blindsided by manipulators who know exactly how to weaponize tenant protections and turn the legal system against the very people it's supposed to protect.