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[01/16/19 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 16
Updates include: Julia Roberts won't return to Amazon's "Homecoming"; January Jones cast in Netflix's "Spinning Out"; and CBS gives pilot order to "The Story of Us."

[01/16/19 - 01:48 PM]
Video: "Happy!" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Syfy
The next insane season premieres Wednesday, March 27 on the cable channel.

[01/16/19 - 12:15 PM]
Showtime Documentary Films Announces Docu-Series About Mythical Music Producer Rick Rubin
A work-in-progress will screen at SXSW in Austin in March.

[01/16/19 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Renews Hit Alternative Series "Ellen's Game of Games" for Third Season
The series launched one year ago and ranked as the #1 new alternative show of the 2017-18 season in 18-49 and total viewers.

[01/16/19 - 10:44 AM]
Video: "Better Things" - Season 3: Official Trailer - FX
As previously announced, the series returns Thursday, February 28 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/16/19 - 10:33 AM]
The Devastating Truth Behind America's Most Vicious Serial Murderer Is Exposed in New Investigation Discovery Special "BTK: A Killer Among Us"
The two-hour special premieres Sunday, February 17 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[01/16/19 - 10:31 AM]
Antonio Campos Star-Studded Midwestern Gothic "The Devil All the Time" Heads to Netflix
The film stars Tom Holland, Chris Evans, Mia Wasikowska, Robert Pattinson, Bill Skarsgard, Eliza Scanlen and Gabriel Ebert.

[01/16/19 - 10:02 AM]
Steve Carell, Greg Daniels and Howard Klein Reunite for Netflix Original Comedy Series "Space Force"
The workplace comedy is centered around the people tasked with creating a sixth branch of the armed services... Space Force.

[01/16/19 - 10:01 AM]
Video: WGN America Unveils February 27 Premiere Date and First Trailer for Crime Drama "Gone"
Chris Noth, Leven Rambin and Danny Pino star in the 12-part limited series.

[01/16/19 - 09:25 AM]
AT&T Audience Network Announces Upcoming Original Programming Dates
Look for "Undeniable with Dan Patrick" on January 30 and "You Me Her" on April 9.

[01/16/19 - 09:00 AM]
"Deadly Class" Viewed by 2.7MM Ahead of Tonight's Series Premiere on Syfy
On December 20, the cast and creators took to social media to share the new 10-part series' premiere episode which was available commercial-free via Syfy On Demand, online at Syfy.com, and the Syfy and USA apps.

[01/16/19 - 08:53 AM]
HGTV Orders 70 New Episodes of Its Popular Fantasy Lifestyle Series
"Caribbean Life," "Island Life" and "Mexico Life" will join the previously announced pick-up of "Mediterranean Life."

[01/16/19 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with "This Is Us" Return
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[01/16/19 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Final Episodes - Official Trailer - Netflix
Look for the show's swan song on Friday, January 25.

[01/16/19 - 07:06 AM]
MTV's "The Challenge: War of the Worlds" Returns on Wednesday, February 6th
34 competitors from around the globe will battle their way through the most grueling, physical and mental challenges for their share of the $1 million prize.

[01/16/19 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Announces "Grammy(R) Red Carpet Live," A Live Entertainment Special Hosted by Nancy O'Dell, Kevin Frazier, Keltie Knight and Eve, to Be Broadcast Feb. 10
The team will have the red carpet covered to discuss the hottest fashion trends and get the inside scoop.

[01/16/19 - 05:01 AM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Kicks Off 2019 with Must Solve Sundays
"Ruby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness" kicks things off this Sunday, January 20 on the cable channel.

[01/15/19 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 15
Updates include: Syfy cancels its anthology series "Channel Zero"; Matt Walsh to lead ABC's "Happy Accident"; and Li Jun Li cast in Netflix's "Wu Assassins."

[01/15/19 - 01:40 PM]
Bravo Media Goes South of the Border When New Series "Mexican Dynasties" Premieres Tuesday, February 26 at 10PM ET/PT
Three family dynasties whose fortunes stem from the entertainment, beverage and luxury car industries, respectively, offer a glimpse into the multilayered, complex culture found in Mexico.

[01/15/19 - 12:30 PM]
"Grace and Frankie" Renewed for Season 6
Season 5 launches globally on Netflix this Friday, January 18.

[01/15/19 - 10:30 AM]
CBS Announces Mid-Season Drama Premieres
The Eye announces launch dates for "The Red Line" and "The Code" as well as the return of "Ransom."

[01/15/19 - 10:01 AM]
Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish Double Down in Season Two of "The Last O.G."
Method Man, Rev Run, Talib Kweli, Rakim, and Jack McBrayer will all drop by the new season, due on April 2.

[01/15/19 - 09:16 AM]
Freeform to Develop Comedy "National Parker," From Jenna Fischer and Alexandra Henrikson With Warner Horizon Scripted Television
When social media-obsessed Parker Adams' world comes crashing down after a breakup, she decides to put her New York City life behind her and become an adult with a real job - as a national park ranger at Alaska's Hickberry National Park.

[01/15/19 - 09:06 AM]
ESPN's "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC" Returns for Fourth Season Starting January 19
The longest-tenured NBA Finals broadcast team will reunite to serve as the voices of NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC - Mike Breen will provide the call alongside analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson.

[01/15/19 - 08:44 AM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Coming to HGTV with 10 New Episodes
HGTV also secured the rights to air 100 existing episodes of the original series that ran on The ABC Television Network for nine successful seasons from 2003-2012.

[01/15/19 - 08:30 AM]
The CW and iHeartMedia Announce New Multi-Year Broadcast and Video Streaming Agreement For the "iHeartRadio Music Festival" and "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball"
In addition, under the new agreement The CW will air a "Best Of" special featuring one of iHeartRadio's 2019 marquee events as well as live stream four of iHeartRadio's Theater Shows.

[01/15/19 - 08:25 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos, NBC Leads Total Viewers
"America's Got Talent: The Champions" is the top program overall in both categories last night.

[01/15/19 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Black Earth Rising" Launches January 25 on Netflix
The limited series is a contemporary thriller that follows the journey of Kate Ashby (Michaela Coel), a Rwandan orphaned by the genocide, raised in London by an adoptive mother and trying to discover the truth of her past.

[01/15/19 - 06:31 AM]
Alicia Keys to Host "The 61st Annual Grammy Awards"
"I know what it feels like to be on that stage, and I'm going to bring that vibe and energy," said Keys.

[01/15/19 - 06:04 AM]
"Elite" Starts Production in Madrid for Season 2
The 8 episode-season, shot in 4K, will be available to Netflix members all around the world in 2019.

[01/14/19 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 14
Updates include: Matthew Rhys to lead "Perry Mason" at HBO; USA's "Treadstone" rounds out its cast; and Heather Graham-led "The Hypnotist's Love Story" lands pilot order at ABC.

[01/14/19 - 02:14 PM]
Video: "This Giant Beast That Is the Global Economy" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Kal Penn hosts the docu-series, premiering Friday, February 22 on the streaming service.

[01/14/19 - 12:30 PM]
Sarah Shahi Joins Upcoming Showtime Drama Series "City on a Hill"
Production on the new 10-episode series will begin in February in New York and Boston, and will premiere later this year.

[01/14/19 - 12:07 PM]
Breakup Expert Orlando Soria to Showcase His Design Chops in New HGTV Series "Unspouse My House"
The series is slated to premiere in late 2019.

[01/14/19 - 12:02 PM]
James McAvoy to Host "Saturday Night Live" with Musical Guest Meek Mill on Jan. 26
As previously announced, Rachel Brosnahan will host the Jan. 19 "SNL" telecast with musical guest Greta Van Fleet.

[01/14/19 - 11:30 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning "So You Think You Can Dance" Returns for 16th Season on FOX
Auditions for the 16th season kick off next month.

[01/14/19 - 11:27 AM]
Video: "The Widow" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Kate Beckinsale stars as Georgia Wells, and is on the hunt to uncover answers surrounding her husband's mysterious disappearance.

[01/14/19 - 11:08 AM]
Conan O'Brien Returns to TBS January 22 with Guest Tom Hanks
The longest-tenured host in late night will begin his 9th season on TBS and 26th year on television with a week of new shows airing at 11pm.

[01/14/19 - 11:00 AM]
"The Twilight Zone" Enlists DeWanda Wise and Jessica Williams
Previously announced cast includes host and narrator Jordan Peele, as well as John Cho, Greg Kinnear, Sanaa Lathan, Kumail Nanjiani, Adam Scott, Alison Tolman, Jacob Tremblay and Steven Yeun.

[01/14/19 - 10:00 AM]
WGN America Is Back in the Hunt for Unscripted with New Dog the Bounty Hunter Series, "Dog's Most Wanted"
The show, produced by Dorsey Pictures, begins production in early 2019.

[01/14/19 - 09:44 AM]
"America's Lost Vikings" - New Science Channel Series Premieres February 10
Archaeologists and explorers Blue Nelson and Mike Arbuthnot will embark on their biggest ever adventure - to find out how far the Vikings explored into America.

[01/14/19 - 09:42 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes" Launches January 24
The series features exclusive, never-before-heard audio interviews with Ted Bundy from death row.

[01/14/19 - 09:30 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Nancy Cartwright to Reprise Her Role of Rufus the Naked-Mole Rat in the Live-Action "Kim Possible" Disney Channel Original Movie
The veteran actress voiced the role in Disney Channel's "Kim Possible" animated series (2002-07).

[01/14/19 - 09:30 AM]
"CBS All Access" Goes Black Ops with Michelle Yeoh for New "Star Trek" Series
Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth will serve as executive producers.

[01/14/19 - 08:35 AM]
Netflix Original Series "After Life" Starring Ricky Gervais, Launches March 8th
Starring alongside Gervais are Kerry Godliman, Tom Basden, Tony Way, David Bradley, and Ashley Jensen.

[01/14/19 - 08:28 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Gets Another Boost from NFL Playoffs
The network's primetime portion helps spark a win in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/14/19 - 08:19 AM]
CFL to Be on ESPN+ and ESPN Networks in Multi-Year Agreement
A minimum of 20 games, including one Division Final and the Grey Cup, will be televised live on ESPN networks, with more than 65 regular season games available exclusively on ESPN+.

[01/14/19 - 08:13 AM]
TLC Has Fans Seeing Double with Special Wedding Event, "Our Twinsane Wedding"
The one-hour special documents the double fairytale wedding between identical twin sisters, Brittany and Briana Deane, and identical twin brothers, Joshua and Jeremy Salyers.

[01/14/19 - 08:06 AM]
Video: "Fyre Fraud" Now Streaming on Hulu
The film features an exclusive interview with Billy McFarland, the convicted con-man behind the festival.

[01/14/19 - 08:05 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer & Key Art for "Paddleton"
Ray Romano and Mark Duplass star in the film, due on February 22.







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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
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Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Miami, No. 8 Texas Tech, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 11 LSU.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM]
Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of FX's "American Horror Story" Installment 13 Coming This Fall to FX and Hulu
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[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM]
Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson Slides Into the Ballroom for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35
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[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
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The pursuit of justice is action-packed in "Man on Fire," which set the English TV list ablaze at No. 1 with 12.6 million views.

[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App
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[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM]
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A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives.

[05/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Will Air a Repeat on Thursday, May 21, The Night of the Final Telecast of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
"The Tonight Show" will air an all-new episode on Friday, May 22, featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and musical guest Maluma.

[05/12/26 - 11:00 AM]
AspireTV to Premiere "City Eats: Charleston" This June
The series is a culinary journey through one of America's most historic and flavor-rich cities, hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin.

[05/12/26 - 10:36 AM]
Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," Renewed for a Fifth Season on AMC Global Media's Acorn TV
Filming is currently underway in Gozo and Malta.