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    [tuesday, august 14, 2018]    
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[08/14/18 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 14
Updates include: Sony Pictures Television eyes "Designing Women" reboot; Joel Kinnaman, Sarah Jones cast in Apple's space race drama; and USA's "Dare Me" rounds out ensemble cast.

[08/14/18 - 02:02 PM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - "Next Gen" Starring Constance Wu, Charlyne Yi, and John Krasinski
Netflix's animated film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a rebellious girl and a runaway combat robot, as they unite to stop a madman's plan for technological world domination.

[08/14/18 - 12:57 PM]
"Garage Squad" Helps Desperate Owners Transform Automotive Nightmares Into Delightful Dream Rides
The Motor Trend App is jump starting the season on Wednesday, August 22 with the first four episodes before "Garage Squad" bows on television on Velocity Wednesday, August 29.

[08/14/18 - 11:26 AM]
Netflix Adds Two New Original Motor Series and Renews "Fastest Car" for Second Season
Newcomers "Car Masters: Rust to Riches" and "Hyperdrive" will also be joined by a docu-series following the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship.

[08/14/18 - 11:03 AM]
Backstreet Boys, Bazzi and Bryce Vine to Perform Live During the VMAs Red Carpet Pre-Show Monday, August 20th at 8PM ET/PT on MTV
Actor and host Terrence J., together with radio and TV personality Nessa, will host alongside Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio and Vinny Guadagnino.

[08/14/18 - 10:19 AM]
"Atypical" Season 2 Premieres September 7 on Netflix
"Atypical" is a coming of age story that follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence.

[08/14/18 - 10:00 AM]
Ethan Peck Joins "Star Trek: Discovery" as "Spock"
"Through 52 years of television and film, a parallel universe and a mirror universe, Mr. Spock remains the only member of the original bridge crew to span every era of Star Trek," said Alex Kurtzman.

[08/14/18 - 09:43 AM]
Nothing Stays Dead in This Town - "Castle Rock" Will Return for a Season 2
Hulu confirmed the news via social media this morning.

[08/14/18 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Releases New Teaser Trailer for Highly-Anticipated Anthology Series, "The Romanoffs," From Nine-Time Emmy Winner Matthew Weiner
The highly anticipated original contemporary anthology series is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video Friday, October 12 with new episodes released weekly, on Fridays.

[08/14/18 - 09:02 AM]
Investigation Discovery's New Series "Twisted Sisters," Executive Produced by Khloe Kardashian, Premieres This Labor Day
Subsequent episodes will air each Monday at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[08/14/18 - 09:01 AM]
AT&T Audience Network Welcomes Iconic Sports Broadcaster Dan Patrick as New Host of "Undeniable with Dan Patrick"
Patrick is stepping in for fellow sports broadcasting icon Joe Buck, who has guided the show through its first five successful seasons.

[08/14/18 - 08:57 AM]
TLC Renews Summer Hit, "Dr. Pimple Popper"
The season finale airs this Wednesday, August 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/14/18 - 08:26 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with ABC
The Peacock's "American Ninja Warrior" wins the evening in both categories.

[08/14/18 - 07:15 AM]
Game Show Network Announces Season 2 of "America Says"
Hosted by John Michael Higgins, the series will return for a 95-episode second season.

[08/14/18 - 06:07 AM]
TV One Announces Production on New Original Holiday Film "Coins for Christmas" Starring Stephen Bishop, Essence Atkins, TC Carson, Kelly Price and Karlie Redd
The film tells the story of single mother, Madison Morris, who is struggling to make ends meet - just two weeks before Christmas.

[08/14/18 - 06:01 AM]
Award-Winning Actress, Rapper, Singer and Newark Native Queen Latifah Hosts 2018 "Black Girls Rock!(TM)" Awards on Sunday, August 26 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Created by executive producer, celebrity DJ, and women's empowerment advocate Beverly Bond, the Awards honors the groundbreaking and extraordinary achievements of Black women.

[08/13/18 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 13
Updates include: Michael Angarano to recur on NBC's "This Is Us"; Kerry Washington attached to star in "Old City Blues" for Hulu; Abraham Lim tapped for ABC's "The Fix" in recasting.

[08/13/18 - 12:30 PM]
Mark Millar and Netflix Set Action-Packed "Prodigy" as Second Comic Book Franchise
This is also the second comic book franchise since Mark Millar joined Netflix.

[08/13/18 - 12:11 PM]
IFC's Reveals Star-Studded, Musical-Inspired Episode of "Documentary Now!" Season 52
John Mulaney, Taran Killam, Richard Kind, Paula Pell, Alex Brightman, James Urbaniak and Renee Elise Goldsberry are featured in said installment.

[08/13/18 - 11:01 AM]
History Renews Drama Series "Knightfall" and Mark Hamill Joins Cast
Hamill will play the role of "Talus," a battle-hardened Knight Templar veteran of the Crusades, who survived captivity for ten years in the Holy Land and is tasked with training the new initiates to the Order.

[08/13/18 - 10:00 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Reveals Official Trailer 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.

[08/13/18 - 09:31 AM]
Smithsonian Networks(TM) Prepares America to Expand Its Palate with "Bug Bites"
All six episodes begin streaming exclusively in the U.S. on Monday, August 27 on Smithsonian Earth.

[08/13/18 - 09:19 AM]
Food Truck Entrepreneurs Serve Up Dishes for Tip of a Lifetime on Food Network's "Big Food Truck Tip" with Host Andrew Zimmern
Join Andrew as he travels the country over six episodes in search of the most passionate food truck entrepreneurs who are chasing the American dream, serving up exceptional food to the public and daring to become their own boss.

[08/13/18 - 09:01 AM]
Hulu's Fall 2018 Programming Slate
Newly announced premieres include "Light as a Feather" (October 12) and the return of "Marvel's Runaways" (December 21).

[08/13/18 - 08:16 AM]
Video: Netflix Trailer Debut - "City of Joy"
The original documentary will launch globally on Netflix on September 7.

[08/13/18 - 08:15 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: PGA Overrun Pushes CBS Into Top Spot
The Eye edges ABC in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/13/18 - 08:05 AM]
Anointing You with the First Look Photos of "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"
The series imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft.

[08/13/18 - 07:21 AM]
Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Hawaiian Dream Homes Showcased in the New DIY Network Series "Aloha Builds"
The Hawaii-born Jaime siblings - David, a licensed contractor, and Michelle, a designer - showcase the affordability of the island lifestyle.

[08/13/18 - 06:48 AM]
Jackson Galaxy Returns with an All-New Season of "My Cat from Hell"
This season, Jackson goes far and wide across the U.S. to get up-close and personal with all-new families with all-new stories as he tries to rehabilitate felines with behavioral issues and the cat owners who don't understand them.

[08/13/18 - 02:15 AM]
"Jinn," First Arabic Original Series Filmed in Jordan, Starts Principal Photography Today
The series follows a group of Arab teenagers as their friendships and budding romances are tested when they unknowingly invite the supernatural forces of Jinn into their world.

[08/12/18 - 08:40 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with ABC, CBS
The Peacock's "Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" leads the evening in both categories.

[08/11/18 - 11:30 AM]
Christy Carlson Romano and Patton Oswalt Join Live-Action "Kim Possible" Disney Channel Original Movie
Romano played the voice of the iconic title character and Oswalt played the voice of Professor Dementor in the hit animated series on which the movie is based.

[08/11/18 - 08:28 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos on Low Key Evening
An encore of "American Ninja Warrior" helps the Peacock lead the night among adults 18-49.

[08/10/18 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 10
Updates include: Chris Vance to recur on Amazon's "Bosch"; Netflix's "Dead to Me" casts pair; and Tyra Banks inks first-look deal with Universal Television.

[08/10/18 - 06:00 PM]
"Under the Sea: A Descendants Story" Premieres Friday, September 28, on Disney Channel
Dove Cameron and China Anne McClain reprise their roles as fan-favorite characters Mal and Uma, respectively, in this live-action short-form special filled with dazzling visual effects and high-energy music and dance.

[08/10/18 - 02:08 PM]
Foster the People to Perform Their Hit Single, "Sit Next to Me," at "Teen Choice 2018" This Sunday on FOX
Previously announced performers include Meghan Trainor, Bebe Rexha, Khalid, Lauv and Evvie McKinney.

[08/10/18 - 12:59 PM]
E! Ranks #1 on Sunday in Primetime Among P18-34 Across Cable and Is the Most Social Entertainment Network of the Night
E! further spins the numbers for Sunday, August 5.

[08/10/18 - 12:01 PM]
Central Park Crime Drama Unveils Its Leading Men
It was previously announced that Michael K. Williams, Vera Farmiga, John Leguizamo, Felicity Huffman, Jharrel Jerome, Jovan Adepo, Niecy Nash, Aunjanue Ellis, Kylie Bunbury, Marsha Stephanie Blake and Storm Reid joined the cast.

[08/10/18 - 11:40 AM]
TLC's "90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days" Brings in Highest-Rated Season Premiere in Franchise History
TLC further spins the numbers for Sunday, August 5.

[08/10/18 - 09:05 AM]
"Jeopardy!" Makes Streaming Debut on Hulu
Hulu will make it possible for viewers to continuously test their knowledge by refreshing its offering of popular episodes of the series.

[08/10/18 - 09:02 AM]
CBS News to Present "Sunday's Best: Celebrating 40 Years of CBS Sunday Morning," A One-Hour Primetime Special September 14 at 8:00 PM
The series has been the #1 Sunday morning news program for 15 consecutive seasons.

[08/10/18 - 08:25 AM]
Netflix Announces "Living with Yourself" Starring Paul Rudd from Creator Timothy Greenberg and Directors Dayton and Faris
The eight-episode comedy was previously set up at IFC in February of last year.

[08/10/18 - 08:21 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Charts as NFL Boosts All Networks
Local coverage of preseason games inflate said numbers in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/09/18 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 9
Updates include: Joivan Wade cast as Cyborg in DC Universe's "Doom Patrol"; Joseph Quinn in talks to join HBO's "Catherine the Great"; and Rob McElhenney to star in comedy series for Apple.

[08/09/18 - 02:01 PM]
Lionsgate Signs Multi-Platform Film and Television First-Look Deal with the Erwin Brothers and Kevin Downes
The filmmaking team was behind this year's box office hit "I Can Only Imagine," which was released by Lionsgate and sister company Roadside Attractions.

[08/09/18 - 01:16 PM]
Video: Get Happy for a Sneak Peek of Season Two of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
The second season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" will premiere later this year exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

[08/09/18 - 01:10 PM]
The Waldrop Family Is Coming Home to TLC's "Sweet Home Sextuplets"
A tight-knit family living on a sheep farm in small town Alabama, parents Courtney and Eric got the surprise of their lives when trying for one more baby yielded sextuplets.

[08/09/18 - 12:41 PM]
Global Superstar Nicki Minaj Returns to the "VMAs" for a Special Remote Performance from Iconic New York Location
This will mark Minaj's debut performance after the release of her highly anticipated album, "Queen."

[08/09/18 - 10:30 AM]
"Inside the Manson Cult: The Lost Tapes," A New Two-Hour True Crime Special, to Air Monday, September 17, on FOX
The special will be narrated by Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Liev Schreiber.

[08/09/18 - 10:21 AM]
Netflix Announces "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj," New Weekly Comedy Show, Debuting Sunday, October 28
The streaming service has committed to an unprecedented 32 episode order, making Minhaj the first Indian-American host of a weekly comedy show.







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[12/23/24 - 01:15 PM]
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[12/23/24 - 01:02 PM]
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[12/23/24 - 11:13 AM]
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[12/23/24 - 10:40 AM]
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[12/23/24 - 10:31 AM]
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[12/23/24 - 10:02 AM]
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