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[06/13/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 13
Updates include: Aaron Paul, Elizabeth Perkins among latest cast in Apple's "Are You Sleeping"; "One Tree Hill" alums to reunite in Lifetime's "The Christmas Contract"; and Comedy Central renews "Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle."

[06/13/18 - 04:24 PM]
Paramount Network's "American Woman" Scores Cable's Highest Rated Half-Hour Scripted Series Premiere Since January
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for Thursday, June 7.

[06/13/18 - 02:03 PM]
IFC's "Stan Against Evil" Returns with a Giant Moth, Evil Puppets and Loads of Undead Guest Stars
Currently in production in Atlanta, the third season returns with eight all-new episodes on Wednesday, October 31.

[06/13/18 - 12:17 PM]
Advances in Artificial Intelligence Explored in New Two-Hour Documentary "This Is A.I." Premiering June 21 on Discovery Channel
The film explores some of the most exciting advances in artificial intelligence and its current and future power to transform disciplines and industries.

[06/13/18 - 11:35 AM]
Witness the Downfall of the Biggest Drug Lord of All Time as "El Chapo" Returns to Univision for Final Season
The 13-episode season will air Monday through Friday at 10:00/9:00c beginning Monday, July 9.

[06/13/18 - 10:17 AM]
"Chopped Grill Masters" Returns This Summer for a New Season with a Hometown Twist
Over five episodes, four top-notch grill masters from Kansas City, Missouri; North Carolina; Memphis, Tennessee; and Texas compete for a cash prize and hometown bragging rights.

[06/13/18 - 09:21 AM]
Exclusive HBO Sports(R) Documentary "Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games," To Receive Special Encore Presentation July 13, 50 Years After the Historic Demonstration in Mexico City
The film debuted on HBO in August 1999, going on to receive a George F. Peabody Award.

[06/13/18 - 09:15 AM]
Brace Yourself for the Baby Drama and Poopy Diaper Trauma as TLC's "Outdaughtered" and "Rattled" Return
Look for both series to air back-to-back beginning Tuesday, July 10 on the cable channel.

[06/13/18 - 09:01 AM]
A Contemporary Body-Swap Story, "Freaky Friday," Will Be Told for a New Generation in a Music-Driven, Comedic Movie Premiering Friday, August 10, on Disney Channel
Cozi Zuehlsdorff and Heidi Blickenstaff star in the music-driven, body-swap comedy about a mother and daughter who, strangely, spend a day in each other's shoes.

[06/13/18 - 08:43 AM]
"Sir Mix-A-Lot's House Remix" Starring the Grammy Award-winning Rap Artist Premieres on DIY Network June 30
"I'm not just a rapper," said Sir Mix-A-Lot. "These days, I'm flipping houses. Seattle is my home, and it's booming. It's a music city, a tech hub and the hottest real estate market in the country."

[06/13/18 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Dominates Competition with "America's Got Talent"
The Peacock cruises to victory among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/13/18 - 07:40 AM]
VH1 Greenlights New Seasons Of Emmy(R) Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked" Aftershow
"After ten sickening seasons, the 'Drag Race' phenomenon is just getting started," said executive producer and Emmy(R) Award-winning host RuPaul Charles.

[06/13/18 - 06:33 AM]
E! Delivers One of Its Most Watched Weekends of the Year with "Sex and the City" Anniversary Marathon
E! spins the numbers for Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10.

[06/12/18 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 12
Updates include: James Wolk, Dania Ramirez latest to "Tell Me a Story" at CBS All Access; Jeff Davis to spearhead live action "Aeon Flux" series at MTV; Patrick Walsh to run "The Cool Kids" at FOX.

[06/12/18 - 03:10 PM]
Netflix Announces Three New Unscripted Series
"The Fix," "Westside" and "Sugar Rush" are all on tap from the streaming service.

[06/12/18 - 02:24 PM]
"Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" Extended on Netflix
The series was scheduled to come off Netflix on June 16 but has since been extended for months to come.

[06/12/18 - 01:16 PM]
"Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" Is Freeform's Biggest Series Debut in Over Two Years
Freeform further spins the numbers for Thursday, June 7.

[06/12/18 - 01:15 PM]
Starz Greenlights Second Season of Critically-Acclaimed Original Series "Vida" from Showrunner Tanya Saracho
The premiere season of the series centered around two Mexican-American sisters from the Eastside of Los Angeles who couldn't be more different or distanced from each other.

[06/12/18 - 12:12 PM]
AXS TV Acquires Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood's Interview Series
"The Ronnie Wood Show" will premiere Wednesday, July 11 with back-to-back episodes at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/12/18 - 10:38 AM]
WGN America Picks Up Two New Series, Showcasing the Light and Dark of Detective Procedurals
Jerry O'Connell, Sydney Poitier Heartsong and Kristian Bruun star in the lighthearted detective comedy "Carter," while Chris Noth, Leven Ramblin and Danny Pino topline the crime drama "Gone."

[06/12/18 - 10:24 AM]
Netflix Announces Second Season of "B: The Beginning" and Debut Date for "Hilda"
"Hilda" follows the adventures of a fearless blue-haired girl as she travels from her home in a vast magical wilderness full of elves and giants, to the bustling city of Trolberg, where she meets new friends and mysterious creatures who are stranger - and more dangerous - than she ever expected.

[06/12/18 - 10:00 AM]
Nat Geo WILD's "SharkFest" Takes the First Bite This Summer, Featuring an Epic Lineup With Double the Sharks AND Double the Weeks
Nat Geo WILD's supersized sixth annual SharkFest, brought to you by Lexus, premieres Sunday, July 15.

[06/12/18 - 09:59 AM]
Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban to Perform on NBC's Annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks(R) Spectacular"
The 42nd annual Macy's 4th of July firework display over the East River will feature an incredible pyrotechnic spectacle, igniting the skyline with more than 75,000 shells, making it Macy's largest firework display since the Millennial Celebration in 2000.

[06/12/18 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Sony Crackle Gets Your Heart Pumping This Summer with Official Trailer for Travis Pastrana's "Action Figures 2"
The sequel to Pastrana's hit 2015 action sports movie "Action Figures" pays homage to old-school action sports videos and highlights extreme human performance.

[06/12/18 - 09:20 AM]
BET Networks Kicks-Off Its Original Movie Franchise with the World Premiere of "We Belong Together" Simulcasting Saturday, July 28 at 8 PM on BET and BET Her
Draya Michele, Elise Neal, Charles Malik Whitfield, Valarie Pettiford and Brian J. White star in the project.

[06/12/18 - 09:05 AM]
Pop TV Orders Original Scripted Comedy "Florida Girls," Featuring Four Women Whose Friendship Triumphs Over Adversity
The series follows a quartet of female friends who are partying under the poverty line while navigating very relatable problems as they try to better their situations.

[06/12/18 - 09:00 AM]
History's New Unscripted Series "In Search Of," Hosted and Executive Produced by Zachary Quinto, Will Premiere on July 20
Inspired by the iconic 1970s' franchise of the same name, "In Search Of" is an investigative series that delves into all manners of mysterious phenomena throughout the world.

[06/12/18 - 08:43 AM]
Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey Embark on the Ultimate "Comfort Food Tour" on New Food Network Series
"Audiences have come to trust Mark and Fey's palates and abilities to discover the most outrageous and over the top dishes in the country, making them the perfect guides for this deliciously indulgent 'Comfort Food Tour,'" said Courtney White.

[06/12/18 - 08:29 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "The Bachelorette" Reclaim Top Spots
The Alphabet wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/12/18 - 08:06 AM]
Ovation's Summer Programming Is Scorching Hot!
Exploring a wide range of artistic topics, the network will feature cooking with Jamie Oliver, beauty and culture with Rachel Hunter, drama with "The Bletchley Circle" and painting, photography and more with "The Art Show."

[06/12/18 - 07:14 AM]
CBC and Netflix Family Drama "Northern Rescue" Confirms Additional Casting as Production Begins
Amalia Williamson, Spencer MacPherson, Taylor Thorne join series leads William Baldwin and Kathleen Robertson, with guest stars Michelle Nolden, Michael Xavier and Peter MacNeil.

[06/12/18 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Luke Cage" Final Trailer Released - Harlem's Queen Rises and Confronts New Menace
In the final trailer, Mariah Dillard is faced with an imminent and formidable threat to her hold over Harlem - the unstoppable Bushmaster.

[06/11/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 11
Updates include: Amazon confirms potential "The Dark Tower," "The Wheel of Time" adaptations; Beth Behrs moves into "The Neighborhood" at CBS; and Paul Wesley tapped for "Tell Me a Story" from CBS All Access.

[06/11/18 - 12:36 PM]
TBS & TNT Expand the Fan Viewing Experience with Launch of Apps on Xbox One and Smart TVs
The TBS & TNT apps are currently available to Xbox users and will be followed by upcoming launches on additional Smart TVs this month.

[06/11/18 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Presents "Recovery Boys" - An Original Documentary Directed by Academy Award-Nominee Elaine McMillion Sheldon
In the heart of America's opioid epidemic, four men attempt to reinvent their lives and reenter society after years of drug abuse.

[06/11/18 - 12:26 PM]
Travel Channel Extends "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" Encores to Tuesday Nights Beginning, June 12 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Fans looking to remember the iconic and trailblazing traveler can catch favorite episodes each Tuesday night through July 3.

[06/11/18 - 11:54 AM]
FremantleMedia North America Partners with Popular Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson on "Dark One," His First Original Concept for Television
"Dark One" will be a dramatic fantasy adventure spotlighting a young man who sees visions of strange and fantastical worlds, which he is told are just hallucinations.

[06/11/18 - 11:31 AM]
Lifetime Continues "Summer Escapes" with New Movies Every Sunday in July
With sizzling new titles, murder, mayhem and even a few cheerleaders, the fun continues all summer long!

[06/11/18 - 10:14 AM]
Video: TNT & R29 Reveal "French Fries" Official Trailer, Latest in "Shatterbox Anthology"
The film explores a young, hip African-American foodie couple's fight to resolve communication problems in a modern marriage of six years, four months and three and a half days.

[06/11/18 - 10:02 AM]
"Ridiculous Cakes" Returns to Food Network This Summer for More Awe-Inspiring and Jaw-Dropping Creations
During each half-hour episode, viewers get a behind the scenes look as cake artists from across the country work day and night to plan and create confectionary wonders for the joy of their clients.

[06/11/18 - 10:02 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" Returns for a New Season on Monday, July 16 at 9 PM ET/PT
This season, Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador and Kelly Dodd are joined by two feisty new housewives Emily Simpson and Gina Kirschenheiter.

[06/11/18 - 10:01 AM]
Discovery Highlights America's Unsung Heroes in All-New Series "Hard to Kill" Premiering July 31
Each day, there are countless men and women across the United States who take on some of the most risky and extreme jobs imaginable.

[06/11/18 - 10:00 AM]
Freeform Starts Some "Good Trouble" as Production Begins
The series, which was announced earlier this year, will follow Callie (Maia Mitchell) and Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) as they embark on the next phase of their young adult lives in Los Angeles.

[06/11/18 - 09:50 AM]
Warner Bros. Animation Launches New Short-Form Content Program "Looney Tunes Cartoons"
With multiple artists employing a visual style that will resonate with fans, each "season" will produce 1,000 minutes of all-new Looney Tunes animation that will be distributed across multiple platforms - including digital, mobile and broadcast.

[06/11/18 - 09:45 AM]
Pack Your Bags! "Summer Camp Island" Begins July 7 on Cartoon Network
For the first time ever, the series will take over Cartoon Network and Boomerang with all 20 episodes debuting back-to-back.

[06/11/18 - 09:35 AM]
HBO Renews "Succession" for a Second Season
The season one cast includes Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Natalie Gold, Peter Friedman and Rob Yang.

[06/11/18 - 09:24 AM]
Sony Crackle Makes a Splash with "SuperMansion: Summer Vacation Special," Premiering Thursday, August 16
Additional new episodes of season three will return this fall, featuring Oscar(R) and Emmy(R)-nominated actress Minnie Driver joining the cast in a recurring role.

[06/11/18 - 09:04 AM]
HBO Sports(R) Documentary "Student Athlete," Revealing the Hardships Endured by Unpaid NCAA Athletes Who Generate Billions for Their Institutions, To Debut in October
From LeBron James and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Entertainment and Steve Stoute's United Masters, the feature-length presentation is directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton.

[06/11/18 - 08:33 AM]
AMC Announces the Second Half of "Fear the Walking Dead" Season 4 to Return on Sunday, August 12 at 9:00PM ET/PT
Characters who started their journeys in isolation collided with each other in unexpected ways and found themselves in one of the last places they ever expected to be... together.

[06/11/18 - 08:22 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with Game Show Lineup
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS tops viewers with the "Tony Awards."







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[11/08/24 - 10:16 AM]
Netflix's "The Beast in Me" Adds Additional Cast
The limited series from Howard Gordon stars Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys.

[11/08/24 - 10:01 AM]
Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year on Apple TV+
This season's festive lineup also includes an all-new "Eva the Owlet" holiday special.

[11/08/24 - 08:35 AM]
ESPN Films' "Missing at Sea" to Premiere November 10 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+
Directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker Nicole Noren, with reporting by ESPN's Sam Borden, the film tells the gripping story of Ivan Gjorgievski, who was swept out to sea and survived 18 harrowing hours in the Aegean.

[11/08/24 - 08:21 AM]
Nominations Announced for "The 67th Annual Grammy Awards"
Topping the list of nominations are Beyoncé (11), Charli xcx (7), Billie Eilish (7), Kendrick Lamar (7), Post Malone (7), Sabrina Carpenter (6), Chappell Roan (6) and Taylor Swift (6).

[11/07/24 - 01:17 PM]
The CW Acquires "Bob Hearts Abishola" Repeats
Look for a marathon of the first four episodes on Friday, November 15.

[11/07/24 - 01:03 PM]
Snoop Dogg Returns to E! with "Snoop's Fatherhood: Cori and Wayne's Story" Premiering Thursday, Dec. 5
The three-part docuseries features Cori Broadus and her fiancé, Wayne Duece, as they journey through the ebbs and flows of love, life and new beginnings with friends and family.

[11/07/24 - 10:30 AM]
CBS Orders Full Seasons of "Poppa's House" and "NCIS: Origins"
According to VideoAmp and internal streaming data, with seven days of multiplatform viewing, "NCIS: Origins'" premiere has been seen by 9.0 million viewers and "Poppa's House" by 6.41 million viewers.

[11/07/24 - 09:15 AM]
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions Confirm Fight Week & Fight Night Broadcast Team and Livestream Details for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Mega-Event
British sports broadcaster Kate Scott (née Abdo) will serve as the main host with former world champion Andre Ward as lead booth analyst.

[11/07/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Alien: Romulus" - Coming Soon - Hulu
Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, and Isabela Merced, "Alien: Romulus" is streaming November 21, only on Hulu.

[11/07/24 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?" Debuts in January
The comedian, writer, and host of "Real Time with Bill Maher" will tape his special in front of a live audience at the CIBC Theater in Chicago, Illinois.

[11/07/24 - 08:01 AM]
First Season of NWSL on ION: 50 Matches, 53 Studio Shows, 130+ Hours of Content, 20.5 Million Unique Viewers
Matches drew an average audience of 145,000 P2+ per game with a high of 234,000 on July 6 for the Orlando-Kansas City match.

[11/07/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals First Look at Third Season of "Sago Mini Friends"
The five-episode season is a delightful nod to gratitude, featuring Harvey the floppy-eared dog and his best friends, Jinja the cat, Jack the rabbit and Robin the bird.

[11/07/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Teaser Trailer for UK Original Movie "My Fault: London" Starring Asha Banks and Matthew Broome
The new film will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 13, 2025.

[11/07/24 - 06:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer for the New Christmas Comedy Film "Dear Santa"
The film is the story of a young boy (Robert Timothy Smith) who mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, resulting in a devilish Jack Black's arrival to wreak havoc on the holidays.

[11/07/24 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Camp Crasher" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a bid to save her son's end-of-school camping trip, a single mom steps in as the bus driver while trying to show him she really can be a cool mom.