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[06/01/18 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 1
Updates include: Paramount Network permanently shelves "Heathers"; Bravo cancels "Imposters" after two seasons; and Canadian broadcaster Bell Media picks up former NBC pilot "LA's Finest."

[06/01/18 - 08:05 PM]
FOX Sets "Ghosted" Return for Sunday, June 10
Look for two installments on said date followed by subsequent episodes each Sunday at 9:30/8:30c.

[06/01/18 - 11:58 AM]
CBS Nixes Summer Burn Off for "Living Biblically"
Repeats of "NCIS: New Orleans" will instead fill the Monday, 9:00/8:00c hour until "Salvation" takes over on June 25.

[06/01/18 - 11:45 AM]
"Legion" Renewed for Third Season on FX
"'Legion' has redefined the superhero drama and exceeded all expectations as the intensity and revelation build through the second season," Eric Schrier said.

[06/01/18 - 11:00 AM]
Emmy and Golden Globe Award Winner Kelsey Grammer Joins FOX's New Legal Drama, "Proven Innocent"
He'll replace Brian d'Arcy James as Gore Bellows, a hard-as-nails and tough-on-crime state's attorney.

[06/01/18 - 10:57 AM]
Science Channel Soars Again with Highest Rated May in Its History in Key Demos
Science Channel further spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/01/18 - 09:35 AM]
Video: Bridget Everett Records New "Brockmire"-Inspired Version of Her Song, "Rock Bottom" for Season Finale Promo
The acclaimed comedian, actress and singer Bridget Everett has recorded a new version of her blues song "Rock Bottom," featuring customized lyrics highlighting the booze-soaked antics of baseball announcer Jim Brockmire.

[06/01/18 - 09:26 AM]
Drama Series "Succession" Debuts June 3, Exclusively 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 in the newcomer.

[06/01/18 - 08:33 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: Game 1 of NBA Finals Dominates for ABC
The network easily triumphs over all-repeat competition on the other broadcasters.

[06/01/18 - 08:03 AM]
HBO Europe's Original Series "Head Over Heels" and "When Shall We Kiss" Now Available on the HBO U.S. Streaming Services HBO NOW and HBO GO
The projects originated from the Czech Republic and Hungary, respectively.

[05/31/18 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 31
Updates include: Matt LeBlanc to depart BBC America's "Top Gear"; FOX's "Last Man Standing" revival brings back producing quartet; and Syfy gives pilot order to "Resident Alien."

[05/31/18 - 06:46 PM]
Hallmark Channel Parts Ways with "Home & Family" Co-Host Mark Steines
"We are extremely grateful to Mark for his incredible work and wish him all the best success in his future endeavors," said the network.

[05/31/18 - 02:30 PM]
Second Installment of "The Sinner" Premieres on August 1 at 10PM ET/PT on USA Network
Executive produced by Jessica Biel, this new story follows Detective Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman) who returns to his hometown in rural New York to assess an unsettling and heart wrenching crime - parents murdered by their 11-year-old son (Elisha Henig), with no apparent motive.

[05/31/18 - 12:45 PM]
Lil Dicky Shooting Pilot for FX Networks - Half-Hour Comedy Based on the Life Story of Rapper and Comedian Dave Burd
The series is centered around a suburban neurotic man in his late twenties who has convinced himself that he's destined to be one of the best rappers of all time.

[05/31/18 - 12:35 PM]
Documentary "It Will Be Chaos," An Epic, Five-Year Inside Look at the Mediterranean Refugee Crisis from All Sides, Debuts June 18, Exclusively on HBO
The film highlights the story of Aregai, an Eritrean man fleeing repression and deprivation, who embarks on a risky Mediterranean crossing from Libya.

[05/31/18 - 12:32 PM]
AMC Sets August 6 Premiere for Original Series "Better Call Saul" and "Lodge 49"
Both series will have a presence at the ATX Television Festival, taking place June 7-10 in Austin, Texas.

[05/31/18 - 12:06 PM]
The Best Games. The Most Games. ESPN Announces Early Season College Football Schedule
ESPN will also air every snap of the NCAA Division I Football Championship.

[05/31/18 - 12:06 PM]
Bravo Media's "Southern Charm Savannah" Returns for Season 2 Monday, July 16 at 10PM ET/PT
Join Savannahian socialites Catherine Cooper, Daniel Eichholz, Hannah Pearson, Louis Oswald, and Lyle Mackenzie as they welcome newcomers Hagood Coxe and Brandon Branch into the group and offer a rare glimpse into a lavish society where legacy matters.

[05/31/18 - 12:04 PM]
FOX Sports Primed to Own the Weekend with Addition of Loaded College Football Schedule
This fall, FOX Sports owns the weekend with an impressive lineup featuring top games from the Big 12, Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences.

[05/31/18 - 12:03 PM]
Netflix Announces Launch Date for Second Half of Fourth Season of "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"
The streaming service will bow the remaining six episodes of the fourth season on January 25, 2019.

[05/31/18 - 12:03 PM]
Season Two of "Get Shorty" Premieres Sunday, August 12 on EPIX(R)
Joining the cast as a recurring guest star is Raymond Cruz, who will play Swayze, the brutal and murderous leader of a Latino prison gang who styles himself after Patrick Swayze, with long, flowing locks of hair and 80s-inspired dance moves.

[05/31/18 - 11:27 AM]
Game Show Network's Comedic Family-Submitted Video Show, "Caroline & Friends" Debuts Monday, July 16 at 4:00 P.M. ET
Caroline Rhea and her companions nominate their favorites and ultimately the studio audience picks the "best in show," earning the family who submitted the video a special prize.

[05/31/18 - 10:21 AM]
Freeform's "Siren" Finale Marks a 5-Week High in Women 18-34
Freeform further spins the numbers for Thursday, May 24.

[05/31/18 - 10:02 AM]
Brian Husky Returns as Mr. Neighbor in "Mr. Neighbor's House 2"
The latest half-hour special premieres Sunday, June 24 at Midnight ET/PT on Adult Swim.

[05/31/18 - 09:04 AM]
Marshmello and Echosmith Added to the Lineup for the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards
They join previously announced performers Meghan Trainor, Charlie Puth and "American Idol" winner Maddie Poppe.

[05/31/18 - 08:35 AM]
"Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure," a New Chapter of Disney Channel's "Tangled: The Series" Starring Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi, Premieres Sunday, June 24
The series' talented voice cast; including Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi as the beloved Rapunzel and Eugene, as well as Eden Espinosa, James Monroe-Iglehart and Jeremy Jordan as fan-favorites Cassandra, Lance and Varian; are set to return.

[05/31/18 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, NBC Split Adults 18-49 Crown
The season premieres of "MasterChef" and "American Ninja Warrior" power their respective networks to the top spot.

[05/31/18 - 08:15 AM]
Schedule Change - "Brockmire" Season 2 Finale to Air Wednesday, June 20 on IFC
Jim Brockmire will be busy live-tweeting the NBA Finals game on Wednesday from @BrockmireIFC.

[05/31/18 - 08:03 AM]
The Astronomical Hunt for Treasure Continues in an All-New Season of Discovery's "Cooper's Treasure" Premiering Friday, June 22 at 9PM
Darrell Miklos sets out to the blue waters of the Bahamas to track down the whereabouts of 11 wreck sites potentially worth billions, loaded with silver, gold and other priceless treasures.

[05/31/18 - 08:02 AM]
Filming Starts in Malaysia on Season Six of Cinemax Action Series "Strike Back"
Returning stars Warren Brown, Daniel MacPherson and Alin Sumarwata are joined by new cast members Jamie Bamber and Yasemin Allen.

[05/31/18 - 07:31 AM]
SundanceTV and BBC One Greenlight Second Season of Drama Series "The Split"
"The Split" is an authentic, layered exploration of modern marriage and the legacy of divorce through the lens of the Defoes - a family of female lawyers at the heart of London's fast-paced and emotionally charged divorce circuit.

[05/31/18 - 07:06 AM]
Sony Crackle Scores with Series of Original Shorts, "Rog & Davo's Guide to Russia," Debuting Monday, June 11
This series of 10 original shorts will air from June 11 to June 13, setting the table for a month-long feast of soccer in anticipation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup(R) Russia.

[05/31/18 - 07:03 AM]
ESPN and Atlantic 10 Conference Reach Multi-Year Media Rights Deal: More than 500 Conference Games Annually on ESPN+
The pact features exclusive games from multiple A-10 Championships including men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, field hockey, women's volleyball, baseball, softball and lacrosse.

[05/31/18 - 06:47 AM]
Netflix's "The King" Starts Production and Robert Pattinson, Sean Harris, Ben Mendelsohn, & Lily-Rose Depp Join Cast
Inspired by elements of Shakespeare's Henry IV and Henry V, a young, disgraced prince, Hal inherits the crown and must learn what it means to be a king, guided by his one true friend, Falstaff.

[05/30/18 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 30
Updates include: Eden Sher's Sue Heck eyed for "The Middle" spin-off at ABC; Hailee Steinfeld to star in "Dickinson" for Apple; and "Roseanne" producers to discuss continuing without Roseanne Barr.

[05/30/18 - 05:12 PM]
Netflix Renews Korean Original "Busted!" for a Second Season
The 10-episode first season debuted exclusively on Netflix on May 4 with the final two episodes set to be revealed on June 1.

[05/30/18 - 03:56 PM]
Oxygen Shifts "The Price of Duty," "In Defense Of" Premieres to Monday Nights
The newcomers will debut June 11 and June 25 at 8:00/7:00c and 9:00/8:00c, respectively.

[05/30/18 - 12:31 PM]
Video: Netflix Unveils Trailer for Its First Comic Book, "The Magic Order"
This series will be six issues long and will be available for sale in comic stores beginning June 13.

[05/30/18 - 12:04 PM]
Netflix's "Always Be My Maybe" Written by and Starring Ali Wong and Randall Park Starts Production
Nahnatchka Khan is directing the film, which also features Keanu Reeves, Michelle Buteau, Vivian Bang, Karan Soni, Charlyne Yi, Daniel Dae Kim, James Saito and Susan Park.

[05/30/18 - 11:04 AM]
History(R) Greenlights TV Documentary "Grant" in Association with Lionsgate from Appian Way and RadicalMedia
The documentary will portray one of the most complex and underappreciated generals and presidents in U.S. history - Ulysses S. Grant.

[05/30/18 - 10:58 AM]
Comedy Central Announces "Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano" All-New Friday-Night Interstitial Series Premiering Friday, June 1 on Comedy Central
Each Friday night, "Stupid Questions" will feature Distefano and a new guest out late, catching up, and doing their best to answer stupid questions.

[05/30/18 - 10:53 AM]
Netflix Renews Second Season of "The Rain"
The series will go back into production later this year and will launch in 2019.

[05/30/18 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Documentary Films in Production on Film Examining the Rise and Fall of Theranos, The Multibillion-Dollar Healthcare Technology Company
"This story is a classic example of truth is more dramatic than fiction," says Gibney. "The characters are at once larger-than-life and real."

[05/30/18 - 10:01 AM]
"Our Cartoon President" Returns to Showtime(R) with New Episodes Starting on Sunday, July 15 at 10:30 PM ET/PT
The series averaged over two million weekly viewers in its first 10-episode run.

[05/30/18 - 08:47 AM]
Speed, Style and Performance Power the Return of Velocity's Hit Series "Speed Is the New Black"
Fans can also catch the first two episodes of the new season starting June 13 on MotorTrend.com and the Motor Trend App.

[05/30/18 - 08:45 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent," "World of Dance" Return on Top for NBC
The Peacock easily wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/30/18 - 08:01 AM]
First Round of Presenters Announced for "The 72nd Annual Tony Awards(R)," Sunday, June 10 on CBS
As previously announced, Tony Award nominees Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban will host the show for the first time.

[05/30/18 - 07:58 AM]
Senator Bernie Sanders to Appear on "The Opposition w/ Jordan Klepper" on Thursday, May 31 at 11:30 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
"I'm flattered to have Senator Sanders on our show to sit down and hear what he has to say, then completely disregard it and tell him how it really is," said Klepper.

[05/30/18 - 07:46 AM]
TLC Renews Fan Favorite Series "Trading Spaces"
The series will return for additional episodes this summer as well as another season in 2019.

[05/30/18 - 07:31 AM]
Sundance Now's Gripping New International Thriller "Next of Kin," Set to Make Its U.S. Debut on the Premium Streaming Service on Thursday, June 21st
Archie Punjabi and Jack Davenport star in the six-episode series, which follows whip-smart General Practitioner Mona Shirani (Panjabi) who lives a charmed life at the heart of a loving family in London.







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[04/26/24 - 06:31 AM]
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