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[01/07/19 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 7
Updates include: Netflix nears "The Kominsky Method" renewal; Kurt Fuller books return trip to The CW's "Supernatural"; and FOX lands animated comedy "Therapy Dog."

[01/07/19 - 08:16 PM]
Video: 2019's Guilty Pleasure TV "Temptation Island" Drops Early!
Tonight, USA Network dropped the dramatic premiere episode one week before its linear debut (Tuesday, January 15).

[01/07/19 - 01:08 PM]
"Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" Returns to Los Angeles for Four Weeks of Shows Beginning Monday, January 14 at 11PM ET
Guests include Matthew McConaughey, Christina Aguilera, Anne Hathaway, Judd Apatow, RuPaul Charles, Jay Leno and more.

[01/07/19 - 12:55 PM]
Kim Zolciak-Biermann and the Crew Are Back for Season 7 of "Don't Be Tardy..." with Back to Back Episodes Premiering Sunday, February 17 at 9PM ET/PT
The series will then shift to Fridays at 9:00/8:00c beginning February 22.

[01/07/19 - 12:36 PM]
Video: "Fosse/Verdon" - First Look Promo
Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams star in the upcoming FX limited series.

[01/07/19 - 12:02 PM]
The ABC Television Network Orders Three Additional Episodes of "Grey's Anatomy" for the 2018-2019 Season
In its 15th season, "Grey's Anatomy" averages a 3.1/13 among Adults 18-49 to rank as ABC's No. 1 TV show of the 2018-2019 season.

[01/07/19 - 11:32 AM]
Golden Globe Winner Rachel Brosnahan to Host "Saturday Night Live" with Musical Guest Greta Van Fleet on Jan. 19
"SNL" will also have a live show on Jan. 26 with the host and music to be announced.

[01/07/19 - 11:03 AM]
"Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin'," The Comedian's First Stand-Up Special, Debuts Jan. 26 on HBO
Taped at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the exclusive presentation was directed by Stan Lathan and produced for HBO by Jesse Collins Entertainment.

[01/07/19 - 11:00 AM]
Showtime Documentary Films Teams with Oscar Winner Alex Gibney and Pulitzer Prize Winner Lawrence Wright to Produce "House of Saud" (WT)
Gibney is a preeminent documentarian, with his projects earning an Academy Award(R), multiple Emmy Awards, a Grammy(R) Award, several Peabody Awards, the DuPont-Columbia Award, and Writers Guild Awards.

[01/07/19 - 10:37 AM]
Netflix Announces Its First Ever Animation Anthology Series: "Love, Death & Robots"
18 stories in all, each film is painstakingly crafted, charged with a mix of energy, action and unapologetic dark humor.

[01/07/19 - 09:29 AM]
Ovation Sets Premiere Dates for "Murdoch Mysteries" and "Frankie Drake Mysteries"
Formerly known as "The Artful Detective" on Ovation, the arts network will now air the mystery series under its original, international title "Murdoch Mysteries."

[01/07/19 - 08:48 AM]
Lloyd Schwartz, Producer of "The Brady Bunch," Joins Production of HGTV's "A Very Brady Renovation"
Mr. Schwartz will offer insights on great Brady stories about the set, house and cast.

[01/07/19 - 08:07 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Night with NFL, Golden Globes
Early results see the Golden Globes up a few ticks from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[01/07/19 - 08:00 AM]
Video: New Trailer for Jonas Akerlund's "Polar" Starring Mads Mikkelsen and Vanessa Hudgens
"Polar" will debut Friday, January 25 exclusively on Netflix.

[01/07/19 - 08:00 AM]
ABC News Presents "Truth and Lies: Monica," A Two-Hour Documentary on Monica Lewinsky, Thursday, Jan. 10
The documentary also includes excerpts from Barbara Walters' extraordinary interview with Monica Lewinsky - watched by a record-breaking 48 million people when it aired in 1999.

[01/07/19 - 07:24 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Kicks Off New 2019 Wild Wednesdays with Three Wildlife Film Premieres
From some of the most incredible wildlife moments ever caught on camera to the amazing survival methods and abilities of pigs to revelations about the remarkable genetic secrets of the naked mole rat, each of these programs will take viewers on a fascinating and surprising journey.

[01/07/19 - 06:32 AM]
Video: HBO Releases New Footage from Upcoming Programming
Entitled "It All Starts Here #HBO2019," the spot features "Game of Thrones," "Euphoria," "Watchmen," "Big Little Lies" and more.

[01/07/19 - 06:31 AM]
Video: Sebastian Maniscalco Standup Special: "Stay Hungry" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"Stay Hungry," an all-new standup special, streams January 15, only on Netflix.

[01/06/19 - 08:24 PM]
2019 Annual Golden Globe Award Winners Announced
"The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" and "The Kominsky Method" lead all TV series with two wins each.

[01/06/19 - 08:14 PM]
Video: "Hanna" - New Teaser - Prime Video
The streaming service releases another tease of the upcoming drama series.

[01/06/19 - 08:32 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Wins Big with NFC Wild Card Game
The Seahawks-Cowboys matchup posts big gains from the comparable Falcoms-Rams showdown a year ago.

[01/05/19 - 08:30 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, CBS & FOX All Share Top Demo Honors
FOX's "Last Man Standing" is the top program overall among adults 18-49.

[01/04/19 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 4
Updates include: Illeana Douglas to recur on Amazon's "Goliath"; Leonardo Nam tapped for DC Universe's "Swamp Thing"; and History's "Vikings" to end after six seasons.

[01/04/19 - 02:06 PM]
Bravo's "Dirty John" Breaks Network Record Across All Key Demos
Bravo further spins the numbers for Sunday, December 30.

[01/04/19 - 01:15 PM]
Travel Channel Earns Best Year in Network History
Travel Channel further spins the numbers for 2018.

[01/04/19 - 12:08 PM]
"The Circus: Inside the Wildest Political Show on Earth" Returns to Showtime(R) on January 27
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Alex Wagner return as hosts of the new season.

[01/04/19 - 11:46 AM]
Lifetime's "Surviving R. Kelly" Delivers 1.9 Million Total Viewers and Ranks as the Largest Social Premiere in Network History
Lifetime spins the numbers for Thursday, January 3.

[01/04/19 - 11:37 AM]
Video: "Hanna" - Teaser - Prime Video
Look for a sneak peek of Amazon's upcoming series during the Golden Globes on Sunday.

[01/04/19 - 11:06 AM]
Video: "Carmen Sandiego" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Featuring Gina Rodriguez as Carmen and Finn Wolfhard as Player, "Carmen Sandiego" infiltrates Netflix on January 18.

[01/04/19 - 10:57 AM]
ABC Drops "The Alec Baldwin Show" from Saturday Slot
Look for repeats of "The Rookie" (January 5) and "A Million Little Things" (January 12) to fill the time period until NBA coverage takes over the night on January 19.

[01/04/19 - 08:19 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with "The Titan Games" Premiere
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[01/04/19 - 05:37 AM]
Second Round of Presenters Announced for the 76th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards
Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg will host the ceremony airing live coast to coast this Sunday from 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET on NBC.

[01/03/19 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 3
Updates include: The CW orders "Batwoman" pilot; "Fear the Walking Dead" lands another "The Walking Dead" alum; and Eric Heisserer's "Simultaneous" set at Hulu.

[01/03/19 - 04:31 PM]
"Catherine the Great" Second Photo Release
The HBO series features Jason Clarke as Grigory Potemkin and Helen Mirren as Catherine the Great.

[01/03/19 - 01:38 PM]
E!'s "Busy Tonight" Returns in 2019 with New 11:00P ET/PT Timeslot and a Star Studded Guest Line Up Beginning Monday, January 7th
Upcoming shows will feature guests Michelle Williams, Connie Britton, Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Van Ness, and more.

[01/03/19 - 12:34 PM]
Get Ready to Walk Down the Aisle with Lifetime's New Live Event Series "My Great Big Live Wedding with David Tutera" Premiering February 5
Every week, one new couple will share their emotional and heart-warming story live from a different city across the country.

[01/03/19 - 11:26 AM]
"Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings" Heads to Raceways Across the Country, Bringing the Streets to the Tracks When the Series Returns January 14 on Discovery
This season the series crisscrosses America, traveling from Pennsylvania to Memphis, to North Carolina and Arizona, giving anyone the opportunity to race some of their favorite drivers from the Outlaw family.

[01/03/19 - 10:31 AM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for Third Season of "Better Things"
Season three will welcome several new faces: Sharon Stone, Matthew Broderick, Doug Jones, Glynn Turman, Judy Reyes, Cree Summer, Charlie Robinson, Janina Gavankar and Marsha Thomason to name a few.

[01/03/19 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Friends from College" Season 2 Returns January 11
The second season follows six Harvard alums in their 40s living in New York City and the complicated relationships they have with each other.

[01/03/19 - 09:50 AM]
Video: "Corporate" First-Look Season Two Trailer
This season features guest stars Kyra Sedgwick, Elizabeth Perkins, Kristen Schaal, Sasheer Zamata, Baron Vaughn and Andy Richter.

[01/03/19 - 09:30 AM]
BBC America Sets April 7 Return for Golden Globe(R) and Critics' Choice-Nominated Thriller "Killing Eve"
The series will once again air Sundays at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[01/03/19 - 09:01 AM]
Taye Diggs to Host 24th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
The star-studded Critics' Choice Awards will be broadcast live on The CW Network on Sunday, January 13.

[01/03/19 - 08:30 AM]
Video: New Trailer for Vicky Jewson's "Close" Starring Noomi Rapace
The Netflix thriller is inspired by the life of the world's leading female bodyguard, Jacquie Davis.

[01/03/19 - 08:21 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Opens Big for FOX
Said launch is up more than 60% from last year's debut of "9-1-1" among adults 18-49.

[01/03/19 - 08:13 AM]
Animal Planet's "Puppy Bowl" Returns for Its 15th Year Featuring More Puppies and More Amazing Adoption Stories on Sunday, Feb. 3
In years past, 100% of the puppies and kittens that have participated have been adopted to loving families.

[01/03/19 - 07:04 AM]
"Marvel's The Punisher" Season 2 Launches Globally January 18, 2019
Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) can run but he can't hide from who he's meant to be.

[01/03/19 - 07:03 AM]
Video: The Inside Path - Behind the Scenes of "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch," A Netflix Interactive Film
Hear more from "Black Mirror" creator Charlie Brooker or "Bandersnatch" breakout Fionn Whitehead.

[01/03/19 - 06:00 AM]
First Look at Idris Elba in Netflix's "Turn Up Charlie"
Elba stars a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a "manny" to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey).

[01/03/19 - 05:53 AM]
Presenters Announced for the 76th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards
Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg will host the ceremony airing live coast to coast this Sunday from 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET on NBC.

[01/02/19 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 2
Updates include: Kal Penn, Sean Astin to visit "The Big Bang Theory"; Emily Heller sells "Secret Society" to NBC; and first details on the proposed "Beverly Hills, 90210" revival.







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[04/22/26 - 01:00 PM]
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[04/22/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[04/22/26 - 11:17 AM]
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[04/22/26 - 11:11 AM]
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[04/22/26 - 11:07 AM]
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[04/22/26 - 11:06 AM]
ESPN, ABC Announce 2026 WNBA Regular Season Schedule
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[04/22/26 - 11:03 AM]
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[04/22/26 - 10:03 AM]
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[04/22/26 - 09:32 AM]
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[04/22/26 - 09:29 AM]
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[04/22/26 - 09:11 AM]
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[04/22/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[04/22/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Send Help" - Trailer - Hulu
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien star in the film, which streams on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ May 7.

[04/22/26 - 08:51 AM]
"High Potential" Shoots to Six-Week High with Season Two Finale
On linear over seven days, the show earned 8.71 million Total Viewers and a 0.61 rating among Adults 18-49, also marking a six-week high in both measures and standing as the No. 1 show of the night.

[04/22/26 - 08:18 AM]
Cara Banks Named Lead Play-by-Play Voice for NBC Sports' Coverage of LPGA Tour
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