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[08/08/18 - 11:53 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 8
Updates include: David Schwimmer to recur on NBC's "Will & Grace"; Max Joseph departing MTV's "Catfish: The TV Show"; and Archie Panjabi attached to star in NBC's "Adversaries."

[08/08/18 - 11:02 AM]
HGTV Triggers Mid-Season Pickup of Hit Series "Flip or Flop" with Tarek and Christina El Moussa
With production underway, the new season is slated to premiere in spring 2019.

[08/08/18 - 11:01 AM]
Platinum-Recording Artists Travis Scott and Post Malone Set to Perform at the 2018 "VMAs" Airing Live on Monday, August 20 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
They join previously announced performers Jennifer Lopez - who will also be honored with the "Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award" - Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, and Logic with Ryan Tedder.

[08/08/18 - 10:00 AM]
OWN Announces Fourth Season Renewal of Ava DuVernay's Acclaimed Drama "Queen Sugar" from Warner Horizon Scripted Television
In addition, "Queen Sugar" co-executive producer Anthony Sparks will take the reigns as showrunner/executive producer for season four.

[08/08/18 - 09:03 AM]
Adult Swim Orders Two New Original Animated Series - "Tigtone" and "The Shivering Truth" Deliver Insane Quests and Surreal Tales
The pilots to both projects aired back in May on the cable channel.

[08/08/18 - 09:02 AM]
CBS Secures U.S. Format Rights to International Smash Hit "Love Island" for New Series Order Produced by ITV Entertainment
The season four finale aired last week to a record overnight audience, ranking as the most-watched program ever on the U.K.'s ITV2 network, with almost half of all adult viewers under 34 tuning in throughout the series.

[08/08/18 - 08:46 AM]
Oxygen Media Debuts the 24th Season of "Snapped" with Amy Fisher Premiere on Sunday, August 19th at 6PM ET/PT
The special will break down how a shadowy affair led a jealous teenager to commit a brash act of violence, and after 25 years we hear from the surviving victim herself as she sheds light on her side of this notorious scandal that rocked America.

[08/08/18 - 08:42 AM]
Knocking Off the Rust, Restoring the Cool in the All New Season of Velocity's Smash Hit Series "Iron Resurrection"
Martin Bros Customs team returns to breathe new life into new crop of lost causes beginning Tuesday, September 4 with special back-to-back episodes.

[08/08/18 - 08:12 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Got Talent" Top ABC, "Bachelor in Paradise" Premiere
The Peacock holds off the competition in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/08/18 - 07:43 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Netflix's "The Innocents" - Everything Changes on August 24
When teenagers Harry and June run away from their repressive families to be together, they're derailed by an extraordinary discovery - June's ability to shape-shift.

[08/08/18 - 07:00 AM]
Nickelodeon to Premiere Season Two of "I Am Frankie," on Monday, Sept. 10, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT)
In season two, Frankie (Alex Hook) has finally acclimated to teenage life at Sepulveda High with the help of her best friend Dayton (Nicole Alyse Nelson) and their tight-knit group of loyal confidantes.

[08/08/18 - 06:16 AM]
Disney-ABC Inks Development Deal with Tamron Hall
The studio will work with Hall to create and develop a daytime talk show, which she will host, for the syndication marketplace.

[08/08/18 - 04:04 AM]
Smarter, Faster - Axios Comes to HBO for a Limited Documentary Series This Fall
Matthew O'Neill and Perri Peltz will direct and produce, working with leading Axios journalists to highlight the week ahead in politics, business and technology - and the big topics shaping the future.

[08/07/18 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 7
Updates include: NBC passes on third season for "Trial & Error"; Abigail Spencer to lead Hulu's "Reprisal"; and Ryan Murphy reveals latest bound for FX's "American Horror Story."

[08/07/18 - 12:30 PM]
Bebe Rexha to Perform "I'm a Mess" at "Teen Choice 2018" This Sunday on FOX
Plus: Evvie McKinney, season one winner of "The Four: Battle for Stardom," to perform her debut single, "How Do You Feel."

[08/07/18 - 12:00 PM]
CBS to Present "Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live from Liverpool" in Primetime, August 20
The primetime special will feature never-before-seen footage from the wildly popular "Paul McCartney Carpool Karaoke" segment which aired on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" on June 21.

[08/07/18 - 11:57 AM]
Stephen King & Joe Hill Novella "In the Tall Grass" Starts Filming in Toronto for Netflix
Patrick Wilson, Laysla De Oliveira and Harrison Gilbertson star in the film, directed by Vincenzo Natali.

[08/07/18 - 10:45 AM]
Ruby Rose Cast as "Batwoman" on The CW
Ruby Rose has been cast as "Batwoman" to appear in The CW's DC Crossover Event in December.

[08/07/18 - 10:31 AM]
Freeform's "The Bold Type" Series Ratings Grow 14% Year-to-Year
Freeform further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[08/07/18 - 10:04 AM]
"The Goldbergs" Movie Homage Tradition Continues with a Tribute to "Sixteen Candles" in the Show's Sixth Season Premiere, Wednesday, Sept. 26
In the upcoming "Sixteen Candles" episode, it's Adam's 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey's engagement and Erica's band ambitions to remember their youngest son's big day.

[08/07/18 - 10:03 AM]
ABC's "Sunday Fun & Games" Lineup to Return Following a Summer of Ratings Success
"Celebrity Family Feud," "The $100,000 Pyramid" and "To Tell the Truth" are all due back.

[08/07/18 - 10:02 AM]
"Mickey's 90th Spectacular," A Dazzling Two-Hour Prime-Time Event Celebrating 90 Years of Mickey Mouse, Airs Sunday, Nov. 4
One of the most acclaimed producers and directors of television and live events, Don Mischer has signed on to produce and direct the special prime-time event.

[08/07/18 - 09:01 AM]
CMT Caps Off Summer of Music with "CMT Crossroads" Collaboration Featuring Meghan Trainor and Brett Eldredge Premiering Monday, September 3 at 10 PM ET/PT
"Brett and I have known each other for a few years now and I am such a fan of not only Brett's music, but him as a person," said Trainor.

[08/07/18 - 09:00 AM]
E! Greenlights a Fourth Season of Hit Series "Total Bellas"
"Nikki and Brie's willingness to be open about their struggles and celebrate their triumphs with their fans is what makes 'Total Bellas' such a hit with our audience," said Amy Introcaso-Davis.

[08/07/18 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Orders New Competition Series, "Million Dollar Mile," From Executive Producers LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Allison Grodner, Rich Meehan and Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television
In this unprecedented television event series, contestants will have the chance to win $1,000,000 every time they run the Million Dollar Mile.

[08/07/18 - 08:29 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Competition with "The Bachelorette" Finale
The Alphabet's mainstay easily wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/07/18 - 08:03 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Zion", A Netflix Original Documentary Short
The film is a gripping portrait of Zion Clark, a young wrestler born without legs who grew up in foster care.

[08/07/18 - 07:00 AM]
The Sixth and Final Season of "House of Cards" Returns to Netflix on November 2, 2018
Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award nominee Robin Wright returns as President of the United States in the sixth and final season of the award-winning landmark series.

[08/07/18 - 05:46 AM]
More Builds, More Action as "Treehouse Masters" Celebrates 100 Builds in All-New Season
The new season kicks off Friday, August 17 at 8:00/7:00c.

[08/07/18 - 05:06 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" to Cover Midterm Elections from Florida, Airing Monday, October 29-Thursday, November 1 at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
The late-night series will film a week of shows "undesked" from The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater.

[08/07/18 - 05:02 AM]
ION Media Acquires Broadcast Rights to "Chicago P.D."
ION Television will also add season 17 of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" to its programming lineup this fall.

[08/06/18 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 6
Updates include: truTV cancels "The Chris Gethard Show"; Ana Brenda Contreras joins the cast of The CW's "Dynasty"; and Molly McCook, Jet Jurgensmeyer tapped for FOX's "Last Man Standing."

[08/06/18 - 05:09 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces Eighth and Final Season of "Homeland" to Premiere in June 2019
Production on the final 12 episodes will begin in early 2019 in a still to be determined location.

[08/06/18 - 05:08 PM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere an In-Depth New Documentary Series "Enemies: The President, Justice & The FBI"
The four-part documentary series will premiere its first installment on Sunday, November 18.

[08/06/18 - 05:07 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces New Documentary Series "Shut Up and Dribble" from Executive Producers LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Gotham Chopra
The project takes its title from conservative pundit Laura Ingraham's remarks to James in February after players from the Golden State Warriors declined an invitation to the White House after the 2018 NBA Finals.

[08/06/18 - 05:06 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Announces Fall Premiere Dates and Releases New Trailers for Its Hit Drama Series "Ray Donovan" and New Limited Series "Escape at Dannemora"
Look for the dramas on Sunday, October 28 and Sunday, November 18, respectively.

[08/06/18 - 05:05 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces 14-Episode Order for Season Nine of "Shameless"
The first seven episodes will begin airing on Sunday, September 9, with a midseason finale on Sunday, October 21.

[08/06/18 - 05:04 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Official Posters and Trailer for Its New Comedy Series "Kidding," Starring Jim Carrey
The series centers on Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles (Carrey), an icon of children's television and a beacon of kindness and wisdom to America's impressionable young minds and the parents who grew up with him.

[08/06/18 - 02:11 PM]
Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Scores Series-High Ratings
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 1.

[08/06/18 - 11:19 AM]
TLC Takes #1 Spot for Women in All Ad-Supported Cable Primetime in July
TLC further spins the numbers for the month of July.

[08/06/18 - 11:03 AM]
Acclaimed Psychological Thriller "Safe Harbour" to Make U.S. Debut on Hulu
The four-part event drama will make its debut on Friday, August 24.

[08/06/18 - 09:57 AM]
HBO Sports(R)' "24/7 Canelo/GGG 2," A Behind-the-Scenes Look Leading Up to the Blockbuster Pay-Per-View Mega-Fight in Las Vegas, Debuts Tuesday, August 28 on HBO
Said installment will provide exclusive behind-the-scenes access, along with in-depth interviews and a profound lookback at their first encounter which ended in a controversial draw.

[08/06/18 - 08:21 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Holds Off the Competition in Viewers, Demos
The Alphabet's "Celebrity Family Feud" once again sparks a victory.

[08/06/18 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Trailer for Netflix Film "The After Party" - Starring Kyle Harvey, Shelley Hennig, Teyana Taylor, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, DJ Khaled and More
When an aspiring rapper goes viral for all the wrong reasons, he thinks his career is over.

[08/06/18 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Emma Stone & Jonah Hill in "Maniac"
Created by Patrick Somerville and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, "Maniac" debuts globally September 21, only on Netflix.

[08/05/18 - 03:05 PM]
CBS All Access' Psychological Thriller "Tell Me a Story" to Premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 31
The series takes the world's most beloved fairy tales and reimagines them as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.

[08/05/18 - 03:00 PM]
Video: CBS All Access Reveals Teaser Trailer and First Look Images for "One Dollar"
The series is a mystery set in a small rust belt town in post-recession America, where a one-dollar bill changing hands connects a group of characters involved in a shocking multiple murder.

[08/05/18 - 01:00 PM]
Video: First Look Video of Monday's New "Happy Hour" Comedy Block Photo Shoots
"The Neighborhood" and "Happy Together" premiere back-to-back on Monday, October 1.

[08/05/18 - 11:28 AM]
Video: Bonus Previews of CBS' New Fall Series
Check out the latest teases for "FBI," "God Friended Me," "Happy Together," "Magnum PI" and "The Neighborhood."

[08/05/18 - 10:20 AM]
Video: First Look Video of the "Murphy Brown" Premiere Table Read
The table read for the first episode of the series' revival took place in New York on Tuesday, July 24.







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