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[12/02/13 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 2
Updates include: Pablo Schreiber cast in HBO's "The Brink"; Daniel Knauf lands a pair of projects at NBC; and Murray Miller brings "Mr. Romance" to HBO.

[12/02/13 - 02:24 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Viewers, Demos Belong to "Criminal Minds"
Plus: numbers for FS1's "The Ultimate Fighter," Oxygen's "Preachers of LA" and Syfy's "Haunted Highway."

[12/02/13 - 02:04 PM]
Olivia Holt Stars in Filmed Comedy Series, "I Didn't Do It," Premiering Friday, January 17 on Disney Channel
Disney Channel's annual "jaNEWary" programming event will also include a first-look at the upcoming game show for kids and families, "Disney's Win, Lose or Draw."

[12/02/13 - 02:00 PM]
"Cloud 9," an Inspirational Movie Set in the World of Competitive Snowboarding, Premieres Friday, January 17 on Disney Channel
Luke Benward and Dove Cameron star in the project, from executive producer Ashley Tisdale.

[12/02/13 - 02:00 PM]
NBC to Bridge Monday Lineup with "Hollywood Game Night," Various Specials
Look for a two-hour "American Ninja Warrior" special on January 13 plus the "Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary" on February 3.

[12/02/13 - 01:29 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Voice" Tops Demos, "DWTS" Finale Leads Viewers
Plus: numbers for ABC Family's "Christmas Bounty," VH1's "Tiny Tonight!" and History's "Swampsgiving 2."

[12/02/13 - 01:08 PM]
Comedy Central Live Announces Inside Amy Schumer's Back Door Tour Kicking Off in New York City on Friday, January 24
Plus: "Inside Amy Schumer" returns for its second season on Tuesday, April 1 at 10:30/9:30c.

[12/02/13 - 12:19 PM]
AMC's "The Walking Dead" Caps First Half of Fourth Season with Strong 29% Year-Over-Year Growth
Plus: "The Walking Dead," "Talking Dead" and "Comic Book Men" will all return on Sunday, February 9.

[12/02/13 - 11:56 AM]
Week 15 Flex Scheduling: Bengals-Steelers Remains on NBC's "Sunday Night Football"
Plus: The December 15 New Orleans Saints-St. Louis Rams game and the Arizona Cardinals-Tennessee Titans game will both be played at 4:25 PM ET on FOX.

[12/02/13 - 11:21 AM]
"The Tonight Show," "Late Night" Outperform Broadcast Competition in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers and Most Key Demos
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 18-22.

[12/02/13 - 10:20 AM]
History Developing New Scripted Miniseries "Hannibal" (Working Title) from Executive Producer Halle Berry
The miniseries will tell the story of the greatest generals in antiquity - Hannibal Barca and his archrival Scipio Africanus - who went head-to-head in the Second Punic War.

[12/02/13 - 10:01 AM]
Leona Lewis, Audra McDonald, Ashanti and Lauren Alaina Added to NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Special Airing Dec. 4 (8-9 P.M. ET)
They'll join previously announced performers Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Goo Goo Dolls, Ariana Grande and Jewel.

[12/02/13 - 09:07 AM]
Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan Return to Co-Host the "49th Annual Academy of Country Music(R) Awards" on CBS, Sunday, April 6
Produced by dick clark productions, this year's show will be Shelton's fourth consecutive turn and Bryan's second hosting the Awards telecast.

[12/02/13 - 09:04 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Tops Viewers, Demos for CBS, NBC
The Peacock's Sunday lineup however falls to a season low with its Giants-Redskins match-up on "Sunday Night Football."

[12/02/13 - 08:37 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Delivers Its Best Performance Since Moving to 11:35pm
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 18-22.

[12/02/13 - 08:20 AM]
ABC's "Once Upon a Time" Is Sunday's #1 Scripted Broadcast in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 1.

[12/02/13 - 08:08 AM]
"The NFL on CBS" Earns Highest NFL Rating of Day Highlighted by Denver-Kansas City Rematch
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, December 1.

[12/02/13 - 07:03 AM]
Dan Patrick, Rebecca Lowe and Lester Holt to Host NBC Olympics Coverage
The trio joins previously announced Bob Costas, NBC's primetime and late night host, and Al Michaels, who will serve as host for NBC on weekend afternoons and NBCSN on weekdays.

[12/01/13 - 03:10 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Demos with Holiday Specials, "48 Hours"
FOX then claims the silver with its coverage of Notre Dame at Stanford.

[12/01/13 - 08:10 AM]
"SEC on CBS" Coverage of Epic Iron Bowl Earns Epic Rating, Up 291%
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, November 30.

[11/30/13 - 08:51 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Repors Its Highest Ratings in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 Since October 25 and Sets a Season High in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, November 29.

[11/30/13 - 08:41 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Charts with "Garth Brooks, Live from Las Vegas"
The two-hour special is last night's most-watched program in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/29/13 - 09:11 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops the Holiday with NFL Special
The Peacock's Steelers/Ravens match-up easily outpaces the competition last night.

[11/29/13 - 09:10 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: Originals Pave the Way for CBS Victory
"Survivor," "Criminal Minds" and "CSI" nab the top three spots in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/29/13 - 08:47 AM]
NBC's Coverage of "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" Marched to an 11-Year High in Metered-Market Households, Its Highest Rating Since 2002
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 28.

[11/29/13 - 08:35 AM]
ABC's "Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" Is Up Sharply Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, November 28.

[11/28/13 - 09:00 PM]
"The X Factor" Voting Results for November 28
Plus: Emblem3 and Little Mix will perform on the next results show airing Thursday, December 5.

[11/27/13 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 27
Updates include: ABC Family gives back-seven order to "Chasing Life"; Kirk Acevedo boards Syfy's "12 Monkeys"; and Barbara Hershey to visit ABC's "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland."

[11/27/13 - 11:14 AM]
BBC America Picks Up Season Two of Fantasy Series "Atlantis" Following Record Premiere
"Atlantis" delivered the highest rated series premiere ever for Supernatural Saturday with 838,000 total viewers.

[11/27/13 - 10:37 AM]
Exclusive: "The Carrie Diaries" to Wrap Sophomore Run on Friday, January 31
Plus: The CW has locked in the winter premieres of its other original series.

[11/27/13 - 09:41 AM]
"Hawaii Five-0" and "Blue Bloods" Deliver Largest Live Plus 3-Day Audiences of the Season
CBS further spins the numbers for Friday, November 22.

[11/27/13 - 09:18 AM]
Annual Presentation of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Sweeps Time Period with Year-to-Year Gains in Viewers and Key Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 26.

[11/27/13 - 09:17 AM]
Blake Shelton, Xenia and Kelly Clarkson to Perform on Dec. 3 Telecast of "The Voice"
Blake will sing the holiday classic "Silver Bells" with Xenia, who was a popular member of his team during season one of "The Voice."

[11/27/13 - 08:52 AM]
"Chicago Fire" Grows 11% Versus Its Week-Ago 18-49 Rating
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 26.

[11/27/13 - 08:37 AM]
ABC Tops Tuesday as "S.H.I.E.L.D" Marks 2nd-Biggest-Ever Audience
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 26.

[11/27/13 - 08:36 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Demos Again with "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"
Plus: the "Dancing with the Stars" finale powers ABC to second place among adults 18-49.

[11/27/13 - 07:05 AM]
Gleeks Take the Cake to Celebrate 100 Episodes of "Glee"
The Top 10 fan-chosen "Glee" songs from the past will be re-mixed and performed by the current members of New Directions in the milestone 100th episode, airing March 18.

[11/27/13 - 07:00 AM]
Jason Derulo, Fall Out Boy, Jennifer Hudson, Enrique Iglesias, and Robin Thicke Confirmed to Perform on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014"
Plus: look for the two-hour special "New Year's Rockin' Eve Presents The 30 Greatest Women In Music" on Tuesday, December 31 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/27/13 - 06:07 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces a Collaboration with Hallmark Cards to Create First-Ever Long-Form Hallmark Channel Original Holiday Movie "Northpole"
The film tells the charming tale about a reporter who, with the help of her son and his teacher, recaptures the joy of the holiday season and in the process saves Christmas.

[11/27/13 - 04:43 AM]
Comedy Central's(R) First Dramatic Series "Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!" Premieres on December 1 at Midnight
Also in December: look for the new stand-up special "Chris D'Elia: White Male. Black Comic." on Friday, December 6.

[11/26/13 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 26
Updates include: Tom Ellis tapped as lead of USA's "Rush"; Chris Gerolmo to bring Randy Wayne White's Doc Ford books to CBS; and FX eyes limited series from James McBride.

[11/26/13 - 06:56 PM]
Ryan Tedder Joins "The Voice" as In-House Producer and Songwriter
Tedder, who was also an adviser this season, will work alongside the final three artists as they prepare for their respective performances for the finale.

[11/26/13 - 03:06 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "MNF," "Voice" Lead Demos; "DWTS" Tops Viewers
Plus: numbers for E!'s "Fashion Police," HGTV's "Love It or List It" and Cartoon Network's "Steven Universe."

[11/26/13 - 02:50 PM]
"Monday Night Football's" 49ers-Redskins Telecast Helps ESPN Win the Night among All Networks in Key Male and Adult Demos
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, November 25.

[11/26/13 - 02:22 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Fast N' Loud" Was the #1 Cable Program Among Men* for the Sixth Consecutive Week on Monday
Discovery spins the numbers for Monday, November 25.

[11/26/13 - 02:18 PM]
BBC America's "Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor" Fathom Event Earns $4.77 Million at U.S. Box Office
Said offerings had the highest per location average revenue Monday night with an estimated $7,155 per location.

[11/26/13 - 01:07 PM]
Tension Heats Up for Treasure Seekers in Discovery's Hit Series "Bering Sea Gold" Returning on Friday, December 13
This past winter season proved to be a bust for nearly every crew - making the stakes even higher and pitting former best friends against each other with tempers flaring.

[11/26/13 - 12:49 PM]
College Football: ABC Saturday Night Football Most-Viewed Prime Time Program
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, November 23.

[11/26/13 - 12:27 PM]
TBS Ranks as Basic Cable's #1 Entertainment Network for the Month Among Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34 in Primetime
Turner spins the numbers for the week of November 18-24 plus the month to date.

[11/26/13 - 12:03 PM]
"48 Hours: Hollywood Secrets" Was Saturday's #1 Non-Sports Program with Audiences 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, November 23.







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[11/22/24 - 12:11 PM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look at the Third Season of Emmy Award-Winning Reality Competition Series "The Traitors" Returning January 9 with Alan Cumming as Host
Last season, "The Traitors" became the #1 unscripted series in the U.S. across all streaming platforms during launch week, according to Nielsen.

[11/22/24 - 10:15 AM]
Apple's Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Lands Early Season Two Renewal
Starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm, "Your Friends & Neighbors" will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 11 with two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, May 30.

[11/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Apple Original Films' "Fly Me to the Moon" to Premiere December 6, 2024
Since its debut in theaters worldwide, the film has received the Verified Hot certification on Rotten Tomatoes by fans.

[11/22/24 - 08:03 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Blumhouse's "Speak No Evil" Beginning December 6
The psychological horror thriller stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Scoot McNairy, and more!

[11/22/24 - 07:35 AM]
2024 "Emirates NBA Cup" Championship Game Exclusively on ABC and ESPN+ December 17
In addition, ESPN platforms will exclusively present a semifinal game and a quarterfinal game as part of its 2024 Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Round coverage.

[11/22/24 - 07:12 AM]
Peacock and Sky's Original Hit Drama Series "The Day of the Jackal" Scores Second Season Renewal
In the US it ranked #1 on Peacock's Top 10 TV Shows on its platform and was a Top 5 streaming original in the US for its opening weekend (according to preliminary Nielsen data).

[11/22/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Chef's Table" Volume 7 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Meet five world-class chefs who redefine culinary boundaries with delicious, innovative dishes honoring their diverse cultures and personal philosophies.

[11/22/24 - 05:41 AM]
"They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" Set for January 2025 on ESPN
Airing on Friday nights/early Saturday mornings, the new personality-driven, one-hour program will take its inspiration from traditional late-night television, emphasizing a comedic approach throughout all five scheduled episodes which run in conjunction with the finale of the NFL regular season and playoffs.

[11/22/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Ad Vitam" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After escaping an attempted murder, Franck Lazarev (Guillaume Canet) must find his wife Léo, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men.

[11/21/24 - 04:01 PM]
"Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die" Premieres December 10: A Battle for Supremacy Begins
In the shadows of Korea's rugby world, seven teams engage in a fierce battle of strength, strategy, and teamwork - all vying to be crowned champion.

[11/21/24 - 04:00 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Night Special Event To Commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of "Mary Poppins"
First, "The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20," a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film's living legends, airs Wednesday, November 27 on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+.

[11/21/24 - 01:32 PM]
2024 International Emmy Nominees on Hulu
Check out these Emmy-worthy international series streaming on Hulu.

[11/21/24 - 01:12 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Semifinals Is Top Program of the Night in Adults 18-49 and All Key Women Demographics
The spectacular season 33 penultimate episode grew over the previous week's 500th episode celebration in both Total Viewers (5.19 million vs. 5.13 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.75 rating vs. 0.71 rating), hitting a season high in Total Viewers.

[11/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Orders Five Additional Episodes of Its Friday Night Comedy Hit "Happy's Place"
The "Happy's Place" premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.

[11/21/24 - 12:14 PM]
NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and Believe Entertainment Group's "Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids" Is Now Available to Rent on Amazon Prime
The feature-length documentary captures the incredible true story of the dolls, leaving nothing untouched, including the fundamental dispute over who originated the idea.