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[07/16/18 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 16
Updates include: James Purefoy joins Netflix's "Sex Education"; Lauren Ridloff cast in AMC's "The Walking Dead"; and Christine Evangelista is latest tapped for USA's "Erase."

[07/16/18 - 02:30 PM]
Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Notches Series High Ratings
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 11.

[07/16/18 - 02:09 PM]
A Statement from Showtime Networks on "Who Is America?"
"Baron Cohen did not present himself as a disabled veteran, and viewers nationwide who watched the premiere on Sunday can now attest to that," said the pay channel.

[07/16/18 - 01:27 PM]
PBS Announces Fall 2018 Primetime Schedule
Look for "The Miniaturist," "The Durrells in Corfu" and "Poldark" to spearhead the network's Sunday lineup.

[07/16/18 - 12:43 PM]
Zoey Deutch, Lucy Boynton, Laura Dreyfuss, Rahne Jones Join Ryan Murphy's "The Politician"
Murphy will serve as writer, showrunner and executive producer.

[07/16/18 - 12:30 PM]
Presenters and Attendees Announced for "The 2018 ESPYS Presented by Capital One," Hosted by Danica Patrick, July 18, on ABC
Chloe Kim, Adam Rippon, Nick Foles, Jennifer Garner, Jon Stewart, Chadwick Boseman and Allison Janney are among this year's attendees.

[07/16/18 - 11:31 AM]
Nick Cannon to Host "Teen Choice 2018"
Airing live from the Forum in Los Angeles, CA, on Sunday, August 12 on FOX, the choicest, star-studded, two-hour event will celebrate this year's top teen icons in television, music, film, sports, comedy and digital.

[07/16/18 - 10:44 AM]
ID Chronicles LAPD Homicide Detective Lindy Gligorijevic's Relentless Pursuit for Justice in All-New Series, "The Killer Closer"
The five-episode season premieres Friday, August 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/16/18 - 10:31 AM]
Starz Releases Premiere Date and Official Key Art for New Original Series "Warriors of Liberty City," Set to Debut September 16th at 8:00 PM ET/PT
The series explores Liberty City, a crime-ridden neighborhood in Miami, Florida, that is arguably the NFL's largest, most successful football factory.

[07/16/18 - 10:11 AM]
Hulu Original "The First" Premieres Friday, Sept. 14
Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast in this near-future drama about a crew of astronauts attempting to become the first humans on Mars.

[07/16/18 - 09:31 AM]
Lifetime's Summer Escapes Wraps Up with All New Movies
Vivica A. Fox stars in two new movies and August brings all new thrills that are sure to keep the end of summer as hot as the beginning.

[07/16/18 - 09:17 AM]
"Diesel Brothers" Returns to Discovery Channel on July 30
Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and the Dieselsellerz crew are known worldwide for their crazy online videos and their incredible, over the top truck builds.

[07/16/18 - 08:29 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Demos with Game Show Lineup
CBS takes a close second in both categories.

[07/16/18 - 08:24 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Explores Hallowed Shrines, Temples and Monuments Around the World in "Sacred Sites"
This summer, Smithsonian Channel brings back the series to explore even more enigmatic religious sites found around the world.

[07/16/18 - 07:45 AM]
HGTV's "Rustic Rehab" Premieres Thursday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT
HGTV's newest series follows real estate and home renovation experts David and Chenoa Rivera as they snap up outdated cabins, vacation rentals and bungalows, turn them into charming retreats and sell them to families seeking small-town life.

[07/16/18 - 07:02 AM]
Global Renews eOne's High Stakes Drama "Ransom" for Third Season Set to Premiere in 2019
The 13-epsiode series will shoot in Budapest, Hungary, beginning in October 2018 and premiere next year on Global in Canada and CBS in the U.S.

[07/16/18 - 06:02 AM]
It's Official: "UnREAL" Moves to Hulu for Its Final Season
In a new deal between Hulu and A+E Studios, the fourth and final season of fan favorite drama series, "UnREAL," is now available to stream in its entirety on Hulu.

[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.







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[04/01/26 - 01:31 PM]
Netflix Steps Up to the Plate: MLB Opening Night on Netflix Scores 3 Million US Viewers
The action continues later this year with the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on July 13 and MLB at Field of Dreams on August 13, both streaming live only on Netflix.

[04/01/26 - 01:01 PM]
From Controversy to Comeback, A WWE Legend's Unfiltered Story Chronicled in Peacock's "The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels," Premiering Monday, April 13
This intimate look at Michaels spotlights his incredible ability and the personal struggles that led to one of the most improbable redemption stories in WWE history.

[04/01/26 - 10:30 AM]
Disney and National Geographic Invite Audiences to "Step Into Wonder" This Earth Month to Celebrate and Explore the World Around Them
From new premieres and immersive activations to global storytelling and conservation milestones, this monthlong celebration reflects Disney's belief that understanding our planet is the first step toward protecting it.

[04/01/26 - 10:25 AM]
PBS and VA250 Announce Production of "America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together" (wt)
Timed to coincide with the nation's Semiquincentennial, the two-hour broadcast will celebrate the ideas, people, and defining moments that gave rise to the United States.

[04/01/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Tires" Adds Rachel Blanchard, Garret Dillahunt, Anjelica Bette Fellini and Matt Walsh to Season 3
They join previously announced Season 3 guest stars Jamie Lynn Sigler, Billy Magnussen, Taylor Misiak, Sofia Hasmik, Bobby Lee and Dan Soder.

[04/01/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art, and Reveals All Star Guest Cast for Upcoming Animated Series, "Kevin," from Aubrey Plaza, Joe Wengert, and Dan Murphy
Addison Rae, Cary Elwes, Charles Melton, Debby Ryan, Joe Locke, Nicole Byer, Patti LuPone, Quinta Brunson, Stephanie Allynne, Tig Notaro and more join the cast.

[04/01/26 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Sets May 8 Premiere Date for Richly Layered, Prestige Period Drama "Amadeus" Starring Emmy Award Nominees Will Sharpe as Wolfgang "Amadeus" Mozart and Paul Bettany as His Rival, Antonio Salieri
The spectacular five-part reimagination offers a symphony of genius, rivalry and vengeance as classical music's most fascinating relationship is explored.

[04/01/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Million Dollar Secret" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this cutthroat competition series, an undercover millionaire must hide in plain sight and evade elimination to keep the money and win the game.

[04/01/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Disneynature's Orangutan" - Stream on Disney+ April 22
Narrated by Josh Gad, "Disneynature's Orangutan" premieres April 22, exclusively on Disney+.

[04/01/26 - 08:10 AM]
HBO and BBC Co-Production "First Day on Earth" Adds Additional Cast
The series follows Henri (Michaela Coel), British-Ghanaian novelist who is on the run - from herself, her life, her partner, and that weird guy at her book talk.

[04/01/26 - 08:07 AM]
HGTV Hits "My Lottery Dream Home" and "Zillow Gone Wild" Spotlight More Fantasy-Filled Real Estate Beginning Friday, May 1, at 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT
"My Lottery Dream Home" was a top 5 program last year among Adults 25-54 that attracts more than 15.2 million viewers each month.

[04/01/26 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix's "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" Season 2 Returns May 27
After solving the Andie Bell case, Pip (Emma Myers) is determined to fix the fallout - and stay away from any more investigations.

[04/01/26 - 07:01 AM]
HBO Original Sports Documentary Series "U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Soccer Team" Debuts May 12
Beginning with never-before-seen footage of the USMNT at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, cameras capture the players through training camps and international matches, as well as intimate off-the-field moments at home and abroad.

[04/01/26 - 06:52 AM]
ESPN Announces New Women's Basketball Alt-Cast: "Courtside at the Women's Final Four Presented by AT&T"
Hosted by Jess Sims, "Courtside" welcomes rugby Olympic bronze medalist Ilona Maher for both semifinal games, as well as the championship.

[04/01/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Someone Has to Know" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a teen goes missing, a detective and his team launch a tireless investigation to solve the mystery in this drama series inspired by true events.