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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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[06/22/26 - 12:00 PM]
"Love Island USA" Heads to Casa as Peacock Reveals the New Casa Amor Men
Tonight, the surprises continue with 12 new Casa men in a spicy round of speed dating.

[06/22/26 - 11:55 AM]
BET's Hit Comedy Series "Ms. Pat Settles It" Season 3B Returns Tuesday, June 30
Ms. Pat will be back on the bench, calling on a jury of her friends, celebrity guests, and fellow comedians to help settle real-life cases where everything from family ties and friendships to messy breakups and rocky romances hang in the balance.

[06/22/26 - 11:54 AM]
Ms. Pat Signs Expanded Exclusive Overall Deal with BET Studios, with Content Spanning Across Paramount Platforms & Ability to Sell to Third-Party Studios
The sixth season of "The Ms. Pat Show" will stream on Paramount+, the new streaming home for BET+ content, bringing the beloved series to a global platform with nearly 80 million subscribers.

[06/22/26 - 10:30 AM]
NBCUniversal Unveils Rock Studios, A Next-Generation Creative Engine Powering Brand Growth Across Iconic IP and Fandoms
With a portfolio anchored in the world's most powerful sports, influential entertainment, and cultural properties, Rock Studios transforms media investment into integrated experiences, pairing unmatched reach with cultural relevance to deliver measurable business impact for brands of all sizes.

[06/22/26 - 10:09 AM]
AMC Global Media's July Highlights Include "The Walking Dead: Dead City," "The Vampire Lestat," "Inspector Ellis," "The Ridge," "Harry Wild" and More
Film premieres for the month include "Chum," "Touch Me," "Faces of Death," "Exit 8," "Saccharine," "Over Your Dead Body," and "Da'partments."

[06/22/26 - 09:25 AM]
Linda Cohn, ESPN's Longest-Tenured "SportsCenter" Anchor, to Retire from ESPN June 30
Cohn joined ESPN in July of 1992 and hosted her first "SportsCenter" edition at 2 a.m. on July 11, 1992.

[06/22/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces New "Gabby's Dollhouse" Series, A "Sesame Street" Collection, and Even More for Preschoolers and Kids
In addition to the new series, Gabby and the Gabby Cats return on September 14 for Season 14 of "Gabby's Dollhouse," which was the No. 4 series on Netflix in the second half of 2025 with roughly 108 million views.

[06/22/26 - 09:01 AM]
Award-Winning Rece Davis Joins ESPN's Wimbledon Coverage as Host
A mainstay at ESPN for more than 25 years, Davis is best known as the Emmy Award-winning host of college football's premier pre-game show, "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot," as well as other football and basketball-related ESPN programs.

[06/22/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Golden Kamuy -The Abashiri Prison Raid-" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a fierce three-way fight over a hoard of Ainu gold, Asirpa and Sugimoto head to Abashiri Prison, where Noppera-Bo and the truth about her father wait.

[06/22/26 - 07:01 AM]
ESPN Reveals Special Honorees for "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One," Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 P.M. on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App
Jason Collins will posthumously receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, Jim Abbott will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and Scott Ruskan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service.

[06/22/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Ricky Gervais "Alley Cats" - Official Trailer - Netflix
It follows a gang of foul-mouthed feral cats who cause havoc while musing on the meaning of life and fighting for survival in a brutal human world.

[06/22/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Sheep Detectives" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
"The Sheep Detectives" arrives June 24 on Prime Video.

[06/21/26 - 01:31 PM]
Peacock to Debut Companion Video Podcast "The Five Star Weekend Official Podcast" July 9 in Line with the Series Premiere of "The Five Star Weekend"
Best-selling author Elin Hilderbrand unpacks "The Five Star Weekend" with the show's cast and crew.

[06/20/26 - 12:23 PM]
USMNT's 2-0 Win Over Australia Scores FOX Best Friday Afternoon Telecast on Any Broadcast Network Since 2022
14,781,000 viewers watched the USMNT blank Australia 2-0 Friday afternoon on FOX.

[06/20/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Sparks of Tomorrow" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In an alternate past, an unlikely duo team up to look for a missing catalog that could bring electricity to the smoke-filled streets of Kyoto.