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[07/15/18 - 08:12 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Splits Demo Crown with FOX
The Alphabet tops both charts on a very modest evening.

[07/14/18 - 08:28 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos in Low Key Night
The Peacock narrowly edges ABC and CBS among adults 18-49 last night.

[07/13/18 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Thursday-Friday, July 12-13
Updates include: Starz renews "Sweetbitter" for second season; Yvette Nicole Brown to guest host "Talking Dead" for AMC; and Rich Sommer joins the cast of The CW's "In the Dark."

[07/13/18 - 11:11 AM]
Dive Into the Water and Get Inside the Minds of the World's Most Formidable Sharks in "Shark Squad"
The three-part series launches today on Smithsonian Earth.

[07/13/18 - 11:05 AM]
More Tears, More Fab Five - The Emmy(R)-Nominated "Queer Eye" Gets Third Season Pick Up
The eight-episode third season begins production in Kansas City, MO on July 16.

[07/13/18 - 10:48 AM]
Video: "Casual" Official Trailer - The Final Season - A Hulu Original
All eight episodes will premiere on Tuesday, July 31.

[07/13/18 - 10:40 AM]
HBO Gives Series Order to Joss Whedon Drama "The Nevers"
The series is an epic science fiction drama about a gang of Victorian women who find themselves with unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a mission that might change the world.

[07/13/18 - 10:00 AM]
Elite Military Weapons Maker Kevin "Mad Dog" McClung to Star in All-New Discovery Channel Series "Mad Dog Made" Produced by Rogue Atlas in Association with Lionsgate
This new series is packed with one-of-a-kind builds and kicks off with a lifesaving device that reinvents the "Jaws of Life" and is used to rescue victims from motor accidents.

[07/13/18 - 09:22 AM]
ABC to Flip "The Gong Show," "Take Two" Next Thursday, July 19
"Take Two" will lead off the night at 8:00/7:00c on said date with "The Gong Show" at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/13/18 - 09:17 AM]
YouTube Announces New Original Series "Sugar" Executive Produced by Adam Levine Featuring Superstar Artists as They Surprise Deserving Fans
Special guest talent includes Maroon 5, Blake Shelton, Snoop Dogg, Charlie Puth, Kelly Clarkson, A$AP Ferg, 5th Harmony and Bad Bunny.

[07/13/18 - 08:28 AM]
Chef Robert Irvine Joins Chef Anne Burrell in Culinary Boot Camp Rematch in New Season of "Worst Cooks in America"
Anne and Robert, who last went head-to-head in the show's second season in 2011, each lead a team of kitchen-challenged competitors though a grueling seven-episode culinary boot camp competition designed to improve their food skills.

[07/13/18 - 08:10 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Big Brother" Continue Their Reign
The Eye wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49 once again.

[07/13/18 - 07:13 AM]
Stephen Frears to Direct Rosamund Pike and Chris O'Dowd in "State of the Union"
The SundanceTV series follows Louise and Tom (Pike and O'Dowd) who meet in a pub immediately before their weekly marital therapy session.

[07/13/18 - 07:06 AM]
The Critically Acclaimed Horror Series "Channel Zero" Is Coming to Shudder as Its Exclusive Streaming Home
Shudder members can stream the first installment starting Thursday, August 9, followed by the second installment in September, the third installment in October, and the fourth installment in 2019.

[07/13/18 - 06:59 AM]
Celebrities Get Animated in New Series "Celebrity Animal Encounters" on Animal Planet Beginning July 27 at 10PM ET/PT
Kristen Bell, Justin Hartley, Al Roker and Whitney Cummings are among the participants.

[07/12/18 - 03:13 PM]
FX Orders Second Season of Groundbreaking Dance Musical Series "Pose"
The second season of "Pose" will debut in 2019 on FX.

[07/12/18 - 03:13 PM]
"TKO: Total Knock Out" to Remain in the 9:00-10:00 PM Time Slot on Wednesdays
"Big Brother" will likewise stay put at 8:00/7:00c for CBS on the night.

[07/12/18 - 01:16 PM]
"Bossip on WE tv" Is Back for Season 2 with Summer's Hottest Headlines Premiering Thursday, August 2nd at 10:00 PM ET/PT
Every 60-minute episode takes viewers inside the hot gossip website as they dish on this week's top celebrity news and juiciest scandals; with comedic commentary from Bossip's opinionated and hilarious contributors.

[07/12/18 - 01:09 PM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "The Bleeding Edge," A Searing New Expose by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering
Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering turn their sights on the $400 billion medical device industry in the Netflix film, examining lax regulations, corporate cover-ups, and profit driven incentives that put patients at risk daily.

[07/12/18 - 12:26 PM]
It's a Family Affair on TLC's Hit Series "Unexpected"
This show follows the journeys of five teenage couples, and their families, as they navigate the many challenges inherent to teenage pregnancy and parenthood.

[07/12/18 - 11:48 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Duck Duck Goose" Starring Jim Gaffigan and Zendaya and Directed by Christopher Jenkins
Lance Lim, Greg Proops, Reggie Watts, Natasha Leggero, Diedrich Bader, Stephen Fry, Craig Ferguson, Jennifer Grey, Rick Overton, and Carl Reiner are also featured in the Netflix original.

[07/12/18 - 11:06 AM]
Netflix Announces the Docuseries "Vai Anitta"
With more than 29.4 million followers on Instagram, two billion views on YouTube and a rising international career, Anitta is presently the biggest Brazilian pop star.

[07/12/18 - 08:45 AM]
70th Emmy Awards Complete Nominations List
"Game of Thrones," "Stranger Things," "The Americans," "The Crown," "The Handmaid's Tale," "This Is Us" and "Westworld" will compete for Outstanding Drama Series.

[07/12/18 - 08:16 AM]
Video: First Trailer for Netflix Film "The Package" - Starring Daniel Doheny, Geraldine Viswanathan and Sadie Calvano
When five teens go on a spring break camping trip, an unfortunate accident sets off a race against time to save their friend's most prized possession.

[07/12/18 - 08:11 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Big Brother" Reclaim Top Spots
The Eye wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/12/18 - 05:40 AM]
Netflix Secures Global Exclusive Overall Deal with Alex Pina, The Creator Behind International Hit "La Casa de Papel"
Under the terms of the deal, Pina will produce new series and projects exclusively for Netflix's 125 million members around the world.

[07/11/18 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 11
Updates include: Madison Lawlor, Mia Serafino to lead "Juicy Stories" at E!; Frankie Shaw, Gary Lennon latest to sign overall deals; and Meredith Vieira to host syndicated game show "25 Words or Less."

[07/11/18 - 05:30 PM]
Christina Applegate to Star in "Dead to Me"
The latest Netflix original is billed as a dark comedy about a powerful friendship that blossoms between a tightly wound widow and a free spirit with a shocking secret.

[07/11/18 - 03:13 PM]
Julia Garner and Juno Temple Join Cast of Bravo Media's "Dirty John"
They'll play the daughters of Debra Newell (Connie Britton), who are both skeptical about their mother's relationship with John Meehan (Eric Bana).

[07/11/18 - 12:30 PM]
Dennis Rodman, Martha Stewart Added to Dais for "Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis"
Previously announced Roasters include Nikki Glaser, Lil Rel Howery, Dom Irrera, Edward Norton, Kevin Pollak, Jeff Ross and Cybill Shepherd.

[07/11/18 - 12:25 PM]
Master Craftsman Tim McClellan Blends Modern Home Renovation with an Old West Twist in New DIY Network Series "Boomtown Builder"
Premiering Wednesday, August 8, the eight-episode season features Tim as he draws ideas from the vivid history of each property to complete beautiful renovations for clients in the once-mining towns of Cottonwood and Jerome.

[07/11/18 - 12:02 PM]
Summer Gets Sweeter with the Return of "Kids Baking Championship" on Food Network
Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman return on the new season to challenge the skills of the bakers, ranging in age from 10 to 13, in difficult dessert trials to see who will make it to the top tier of the competition.

[07/11/18 - 11:37 AM]
"South Park" Season 22 to Premiere Wednesday, September 26
The network will also be bringing two "South Park" activations to Comic-Con in San Diego - Cartman's Escape Room and the Member Berries Challenge.

[07/11/18 - 11:35 AM]
"Bar Rescue" Special in Puerto Rico Premieres Sunday, July 22 on Paramount Network
Along with special guests Mark Cuban, J.J. Barea, Bethenny Frankel, Luis Guzmán, Chef Jose Enrique, and Bernie Williams, Taffer and his crew also rebuild the local community center in Loiza, Puerto Rico, including the basketball courts and baseball field.

[07/11/18 - 11:34 AM]
Diane Lane Set to Star in FX Drama Series Pilot "Y"
Barry Keoghan, Imogen Poots, Lashana Lynch, Juliana Canfield and Marin Ireland will also star in the small screen take on the acclaimed comic series "Y: The Last Man."

[07/11/18 - 09:41 AM]
Michael C. Hall, Cleopatra Coleman and Bokeem Woodbine Join Boyd Holbrook in the Cast of "In the Shadow of the Moon"
The Netflix film follows a Philly police officer who struggles with a lifelong obsession to track a mysterious serial killer whose crimes defy explanation.

[07/11/18 - 09:36 AM]
Ashley Graham Joins as New Host of Lifetime's "American Beauty Star"
She'll succeed Adriana Lima from the show's freshman run.

[07/11/18 - 09:01 AM]
ABC's "Family Food Fight" Is Cooking Up Some Competition, Nationwide Search Kicks Off for Culinary Competition Series
Family teams will pull out their best culinary moves in the kitchen, serving up authentic family dishes and drama.

[07/11/18 - 08:45 AM]
Pedro Morelli's "The Faction" Is the New Netflix Brazilian Original Series
Set in the 90s, the thriller will follow the story of Cristina, an honest and dedicated lawyer that finds that her missing brother has been jailed for years and is a leader of an ascendant criminal faction.

[07/11/18 - 08:43 AM]
VH1's Emmy-Nominated "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party" Season Two Returns with Back-to-Back Episodes on Wednesday, August 1st at 9PM and 9:30PM ET/PT
The dynamic duo continue to light up the kitchen by putting a personal spin on favorite dishes to create a themed meal with celebrity friends.

[07/11/18 - 08:32 AM]
Dive Into an All-New Season of Discovery's "Cash Cab" with a Special Shark Week Episode on July 27 at 7PM ET/PT
The new season launches with a celebration for the 30th anniversary of Discovery's "Shark Week" and puts the player's knowledge to the test on all things sharks.

[07/11/18 - 08:16 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "America's Got Talent" Continue Win Streak
The Peacock continues its reign in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/11/18 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Just Be You - "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser" Trailer and Key Art Debut
The Netflix movie is billed as a modern rom-com retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story set in high school.

[07/11/18 - 07:35 AM]
Netflix Announces New Argentine Original Series, "Puerta 7"
The series is an unflinching exploration of Argentina's infamous (and world famous) soccer barra bravas, which sit the nexus of sports, national politics, and organized crime.

[07/11/18 - 07:04 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Extinction" Starring Michael Pena and Lizzy Caplan and Directed by Ben Young
The Netflix original movie will launch on Friday, July 27.

[07/11/18 - 06:56 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets Sinister Summer Lineup with Four All-New Series and Five Returning Favorites
Newcomer "Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep" will help kick things off on Tuesday, July 31 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/10/18 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 10
Updates include: Rosario Dawson to lead "Briarpatch" at USA; Jason Momoa to topline Apple's "See"; and TBS to bring "Quantum & Woody" to the small screen.

[07/10/18 - 04:38 PM]
Aden Young and Sam Trammell Headline Cast of "Reckoning" as Filming Commences in Sydney Australia
"Reckoning" explores the darkest corners of the human psyche through the eyes of two fathers, one of whom is a serial-killer.

[07/10/18 - 02:00 PM]
Freeform Begins Production on "Motherland" (Working Title) Pilot from Gary Sanchez Productions and Freeform Studios
Taylor Hickson, Amalia Holm, Kelcey Mawema, Jessica Sutton and Demetria McKinney star in the project, set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the U.S. government to fight for their country.

[07/10/18 - 01:24 PM]
"MTV Floribama Shore" Returns with Its Highest Rated Episode Ever
MTV spins the numbers for Monday, July 9.







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[06/08/26 - 09:16 AM]
"Lupin" Part 4 Will Premiere on October 23rd on Netflix
Omar Sy reprises his iconic role as Assane Diop, the gentleman thief, in these new eight episodes alongside Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Shirine Boutella, Théo Christine and Laïka Blanc-Francard.

[06/08/26 - 09:04 AM]
Chef Anna Gass Returns for Season 2 of "Instant Italian" Premiering Monday, June 29 on FYI Network
Season 2 of "Instant Italian" joins chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary influencer Anna Francese Gass back in the kitchen as she shares fresh takes on beloved Italian dishes.

[06/08/26 - 09:03 AM]
ESPN Scores Second Most-Watched WCWS Finals on Record; Game 2 Delivers Most-Watched College Softball Game Ever
Game 2 averaged 2.5 million viewers across ESPN/ESPNU, delivering the most-watched college softball game on record.

[06/08/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The American Experiment" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the new five-part documentary series The American Experiment reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Roku Originals Celebrates the Greatest Women in Sports with "Gamechangers: America's Top 25 Female Athletes," Executive Produced by Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, and Peyton Manning
This hour-long special, which is the second iteration of Roku's "Gamechangers" anthology series, will feature interviews with star athletes, sports media voices, and celebrities, celebrating the legacy and impact of 25 of the greatest female athletes in American sports history.

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
BritBox Announces "Hercule," Starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie's Legendary Detective Hercule Poirot
The series takes a magnifying glass to three of Christie's most celebrated stories, while also charting Hercule's burgeoning friendship with Captain Arthur Hastings, his early encounters with Scotland Yard's James Japp, and introducing him to one particular nemesis...

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Drops Official Trailer for High-Octane Series "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham
A Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios production, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes on Wednesday, July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[06/08/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: New Teaser for "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" Drops Down the Rabbit Hole, Debuting July 16 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+
A new teaser was revealed today, along with the premiere date, poster art and casting news confirming that critically acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will step into the twisted world of Wonderland as Chessy the Cat.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Meet Scooby-Doo! Netflix Reveals Live-Action Take on the Iconic Canine
This marks the first time in the Scooby-Doo franchise that the character of Scooby-Doo will be portrayed by a real dog.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Disney's Andscape Debuts Trailer for "They Fight," Starring Andre Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley Ahead of the Film's World Premiere at Tribeca
The film follows a reformed ex-con who finds purpose mentoring young boxers at a Washington, D.C. youth gym as they pursue their dreams in and out of the ring.

[06/08/26 - 07:00 AM]
National Geographic's Fin-Favorite Summer Event Returns with Even More Shark-Filled Fun, Kicking Off with Marquee Special "Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Additional fin-tastic programming will roll out throughout the month across Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Channel and Disney XD, with select titles also streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

[06/06/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: New Teaser - Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2 Return
The UK original returns this November on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.

[06/05/26 - 04:00 PM]
Video: "Among Us" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Based on the global gaming phenomenon, "Among Us" follows a group of eccentric Crewmates who must root out an Impostor in their midst before they fall victim to its villainous designs.

[06/05/26 - 02:00 PM]
ABC's Most-Watched NBA Finals Game 1 Since 2018 with Average Audience of Nearly 17M Viewers (16.93M)
Game 1 peaked with nearly 20M viewers (19.63M) at 11 p.m. ET.

[06/05/26 - 01:23 PM]
ABC News Is No. 1 in Total Viewers on Sunday Morning, Friday Evening and in Late-Night
"20/20" stood as Friday's No. 1 program on broadcast and the No. 2 program on all of broadcast and cable in all key target demos on May 29.