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[11/05/14 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 5
Updates include: Patrick Fugit tapped as lead in Cinemax's "Outcast"; Neil LaBute gets series order for DirecTV's "Billy & Billie"; and ABC Family to take a stab at Sara Shepard's "The Perfectionists."

[11/05/14 - 07:00 PM]
Video: Check Out the All-New Trailer for FOX's Sexy, New Powerful Drama, "Empire," Coming January 2015!
The series stars Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard and Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson.

[11/05/14 - 06:03 PM]
NBC Commits to Five More Episodes of "Marry Me"
Last night's episode was the Peacock's most-watched comedy of the past week.

[11/05/14 - 02:17 PM]
ABC Announces Premiere Dates for "Galavant" and "Marvel's Agent Carter"
Plus: 2015 return dates for "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Once Upon a Time," "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away with Murder."

[11/05/14 - 02:11 PM]
CBS News Is the #1 Broadcast Network for Coverage of the 2014 Midterm Elections
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 4.

[11/05/14 - 02:10 PM]
2.6 Million Viewers Return for Season Two Premiere of "The Curse of Oak Island"
History spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 4.

[11/05/14 - 01:10 PM]
VH1 Announces New Docu-Comedy Series "Barely Famous" Featuring Erin & Sara Foster
The six-episode series features multi-hyphenate producers, actresses and writers, Erin and Sara Foster.

[11/05/14 - 12:29 PM]
Oscar Nominee Minnie Driver Added to Cast of NBC's "Peter Pan Live!"
Driver will serve as narrator and play adult Wendy Darling in the Peacock's highly anticipated telecast.

[11/05/14 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix to Adapt Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events" Into Original Series
The series will be a Netflix production in association with Paramount Television.

[11/05/14 - 12:00 PM]
"Opening Day" with Tom Brokaw to Premiere November 19 at 11 P.M. ET on NBCSN
Brokaw, one of the greatest storytellers of his generation, returns to his home state of South Dakota to take viewers through the hunting fields and introduce them to the people that highlight every third Saturday in October.

[11/05/14 - 10:50 AM]
Ovation's Annual "Battle of the Nutcrackers" Event Is Back Along with a Host of Holiday Classics
The fan-favorite "The Battle of the Nutcrackers" pits four vastly different productions of The Nutcracker ballet against each other.

[11/05/14 - 10:48 AM]
New First Look Photography of Jesus from NBC's " A.D."
Juan Pablo di Pace, Babou Ceesay, Greta Scacchi and Chipo Chung star in the mini-series, premiering Sunday, April 5.

[11/05/14 - 10:48 AM]
ABC Airs Season's Top Entertainment Series - "Murder" and "Scandal" the Top 2 Dramas on Broadcast TV
ABC spins the numbers for the season to date.

[11/05/14 - 10:28 AM]
USA Network's Hit Original Series "Royal Pains" Gets Green Light for Two New Seasons
Seasons seven and eight will each feature eight all new episodes, the latter of which will include its 100th installment.

[11/05/14 - 10:13 AM]
First Lady Michelle Obama to Host "Doc McStuffins" Screening for Military Families at The White House
As part of the Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama will host military families for a private screening at The White House on Monday, November 10.

[11/05/14 - 10:05 AM]
Oprah & Deepak's 21-Day Meditation Experience Expands Reach Across Multiple Platforms Online and in Retail
Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra developed and launched the "Oprah and Deepak 21-Day Meditation Experience" Companion Mobile App.

[11/05/14 - 10:04 AM]
New Installments of "Pass the Plate" Set to Premiere on Disney Channel
"Pass the Plate" began airing in 2008 as part of The Walt Disney Company's ongoing commitment to help families achieve healthier lifestyles.

[11/05/14 - 09:51 AM]
Gail Simmons, Marcus Samuelsson and Max Silvestri Serve Up Tasty Holiday Dishes in New FYI Special "Thanksgiving Unstuffed" Premiering Thursday, November 20 at 10PM ET
The special features celebrity chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Gail Simmons, along with food writer and comedian Max Silvestri as they create an epic Thanksgiving meal for their friends and family.

[11/05/14 - 09:32 AM]
Spike TV to Debut First-Ever Competitive Furniture Design Series on January 6
"Framework" will showcase the nation's best emerging furniture designers as they compete for a $100,000 cash prize and the opportunity for their work to be sold by a major manufacturer.

[11/05/14 - 09:19 AM]
Video: AMC.com Releases Exclusive New Video for "Better Call Saul"
The "Breaking Bad" prequel will premiere this February on the cable channel.

[11/05/14 - 09:13 AM]
MTV's New Scripted Thriller "Eye Candy" Fights Cyber Killer with "Justice"
The Victoria Justice-led drama premieres Monday, January 12 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[11/05/14 - 08:51 AM]
"NBC News Decision 2014 Election Special" Currently Ranks #1 Among ABC, CBS and NBC in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 4.

[11/05/14 - 08:34 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with "MasterChef Junior"
The network leads the night among adults 18-49, topping election coverage on its competition.

[11/05/14 - 08:20 AM]
America's Favorite TV Mom Roseanne Barr Hosts New Series - "Momsters: When Moms Go Bad" on Investigation Discovery Premiering Black Friday, November 28
From the little league mama who stalks and threatens her son's coach to the pageant parent who will stop at nothing to get her daughter the crown, these mothers are not afraid to cross boundaries and get their hands dirty.

[11/05/14 - 07:59 AM]
Every Day Is Veterans Day on American Heroes Channel During "Duty, Honor, Courage Week"
Said event is highlighted by the premiere of the one-hour special "The Real Inglorious Bastards" and a new episode of "D-Day to Victory."

[11/05/14 - 07:15 AM]
Esquire Network to Provide a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Clay Aiken's Improbable Congressional Campaign
The yet-to-be titled, four-hour limited documentary series will premiere on Esquire Network in 1st Quarter 2015.

[11/05/14 - 07:08 AM]
Investigation Discovery's "Fatal Vows" Returns for Salacious Third Season
The new season features all-new stories of love gone wrong, including a professional football player with a violent temper, a greedy, young wife looking for a pay-out, and a husband whose violent criminal past haunts an entire family.

[11/05/14 - 06:05 AM]
Video: Only on Netflix: "Marco Polo" Behind-The-Scenes Featurette
The sweeping drama's 10 episodes were shot in Italy, Kazakhstan and Malaysia.

[11/04/14 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 4
Updates include: Jon Lovett brings "Anthem" to Showtime; ABC eyes drama based on Ingrid Thoft's Fina Ludlow book series; and Sheldon Turner, Tommy Schlamme team for FOX's "Dirty Deeds."

[11/04/14 - 03:01 PM]
Lifetime Brings "Witches" to an End
Said news comes on the heels of last month's cancellation of fellow scripted entry "The Lottery."

[11/04/14 - 02:31 PM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Presents Weeklong U2 Event Nov. 17-21
The band's five-night residency will support their 13th studio album, "Songs of Innocence," and will feature numerous surprises in addition to multiple musical performances, comedy sketch appearances and online exclusives.

[11/04/14 - 02:16 PM]
Kevin Reilly Named President, TBS and TNT And Chief Creative Officer, Turner Entertainment
Reilly, who most recently served as chairman of entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), will be responsible for overseeing and leading the TNT and TBS networks and brands.

[11/04/14 - 02:14 PM]
Disney/ABC Television Group Teams Up with Sponsor JCPenney to Launch "CMA Awards Backstage" on the Industry Defining WATCH ABC App for Desktop and Mobile Devices
WATCH ABC can be accessed from ABC.com or via the WATCH ABC app, which is free on select Android and iOS devices via Google Play and the App Store.

[11/04/14 - 01:34 PM]
Hallmark Channel's 2014 "Countdown to Christmas" Is Off to a Stellar Start with "One Starry Christmas," Network's First Original Film of the Season
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, November 1.

[11/04/14 - 01:24 PM]
Seven-Time Grammy-Winning Trio Lady Antebellum Featured in an All-New Episode of CMT's Bio-Series, "Inside Fame," Premiering Saturday, November 8 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The special follows the group through the ups and downs and hard work of worldwide tours, five hit-filled albums and the challenge to push themselves out of their comfort zone as they continually challenge their approach to songwriting and recording.

[11/04/14 - 12:49 PM]
CMT Celebrates the "Next Women of Country" at Second Annual Star-Studded Event Today
Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton, Maddie & Tae and RaeLynn were among those honored.

[11/04/14 - 12:46 PM]
TBS's Telecasts of "The Big Bang Theory" Account for All of Basic Cable's Top 20 Sitcom Telecasts for the Week Among Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
Turner spins the numbers for the week of October 27-November 2.

[11/04/14 - 12:30 PM]
mun2 to Relaunch as "NBC Universo" Cable Network, Delivering More World-Class Entertainment and Sports to Latinos
The rebrand will take place on Sunday, February 1, the day it becomes the home of the exclusive Spanish-language telecast of Super Bowl XLIX in the U.S.

[11/04/14 - 12:12 PM]
Southern-Charmer "Hart of Dixie" and Magical "Masters of Illusion" Return Friday, January 9
The former will return with the first of 10 new episodes while the latter is back with four fresh installments.

[11/04/14 - 12:01 PM]
The 88th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) Sets Broadway Performances for Live Telecast on NBC
The Broadway spectacle will also feature a special sneak preview performance from NBC's "Peter Pan Live!" which premieres December 4.

[11/04/14 - 11:30 AM]
CBS Announces Premiere Dates for "The Mentalist" and "Undercover Boss"
The former returns Sunday, November 30 while the latter is due back on Sunday, December 14.

[11/04/14 - 11:06 AM]
CBS Wins in Viewers for the Sixth Consecutive Week and Places First in Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of October 27-November 2.

[11/04/14 - 11:01 AM]
Cinemax Series "Banshee" Returns for Third Season Jan. 9
The Emmy(R)-winning series is executive produced by Jonathan Tropper, Peter Macdissi, Alan Ball and Greg Yaitanes.

[11/04/14 - 10:23 AM]
NBC's "Sunday Night Football" Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 Among Big 4 Primetime Telecasts for the Week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2
NBC spins the numbers for the week of October 27-November 2.

[11/04/14 - 10:21 AM]
Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey, Josh Hutcherson and Channing Tatum Are Among the A-Listers Joining Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan This Month on "Live with Kelly And Michael"
Kicking off the month is the first-ever "Paw-fect Pet Week" in which Ripa and Strahan will meet animal experts who will share their best tips for taking care of our furry friends.

[11/04/14 - 10:15 AM]
Get Ready for Some Fun and Excitement in the Windy City and Meet the Roommates from the New Season of MTV's "Real World: Skeletons"
"Real World" is headed back to the Windy City when the new season premieres Tuesday, December 16 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/04/14 - 10:07 AM]
Video: "Archer" - Official Music Teaser - The Call
Play time's over... for now. Archer's back to work this January on FX.

[11/04/14 - 09:58 AM]
ABC Airs 5 of the Top 10 Non-Sports Broadcast Shows in Adults 18-49, Including the Top 3 Dramas and the Top 2 Freshman Series
ABC spins the numbers for the week of October 27-November 2.

[11/04/14 - 09:36 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Builds to Season Highs in Homes and Viewers
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of October 20-24.

[11/04/14 - 09:25 AM]
Djokovic, Federer Battle for Year-End No. 1 Ranking at ATP World Tour Finals on ESPN2, ESPN3
For seven days starting Sunday, Nov. 9, ESPN3 will start at 7 a.m., with the doubles championship Sunday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m.







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[11/16/24 - 02:04 PM]
60 Million Households Tuned in Live for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson with Nearly 50 Million for Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor 2 During the Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions Mega-Event
Additional viewership information, including total viewers, will be released early this week.

[11/15/24 - 11:44 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Halloween Week Scares Up Season Highs in Total Viewers and Households
Thursday's Halloween celebration "Only HALLOWEEN in the Building," featuring the annual fan-favorite costume contest, was the show's top telecast in both Total Viewers (2.396 million) and Households (1.64 rating) in seven months.

[11/15/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: NBC's New Hit Comedy "St. Denis Medical" Boosts Fan Engagement by Dropping First Episode on TikTok and YouTube Today
Building on the series' rave reviews and tremendous momentum that saw 87 million video views leading up to premiere night, NBC is expanding the show's reach by gifting viewers the first episode for free on both platforms through December 1.

[11/15/24 - 11:00 AM]
"Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" Returns for Season Three with an Epic, Edge-of-Your-Seat Five-Week Event Featuring 2-Hour Mega Episodes Premiering Wednesday, January 8
Each week, the two-hour super charged episodes will feature household names enduring some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process.

[11/15/24 - 10:14 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" 500th Telecast Is Top Entertainment Program of the Night in Adults 18-49
In addition, the milestone episode ranked as the No. 1 telecast on Tuesday night in Women 18-34 (0.92 rating) and Women 18-49 (0.95 rating), as well as Teens 12-17 (0.29 rating) and Adults 25-54 (0.93 rating).

[11/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Kylie Cantrall Is Back as Red in New Music Video "Red Christmas" Available Now on Disney+ and YouTube
Cantrall originated the character in this summer's smash hit Disney Original movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red," becoming Disney+'s most-watched Live Action Original Movie since "Hocus Pocus 2" with over 33 million views in just 12 weeks.

[11/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Networks' "Best Christmas Ever" Returns with Month-Long Celebration of the Holidays Beginning November 30
With over 550 hours of holiday programming, AMC's jolly lineup has something for everyone in the family.

[11/15/24 - 08:31 AM]
The Country Music Association and ABC Celebrate Country Music's Biggest Night with Special Programming Leading Into "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Country music fans will have a front-row seat to their favorite country music stars starting this weekend.

[11/15/24 - 08:04 AM]
ABC News Announces Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Special Hosted by Luke Bryan Ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards
"Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards - A Special Edition of 20/20" will air Tuesday, November 19, at 10:01 p.m. EST on ABC.

[11/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The New York Times Presents: Weight of the World" - Official Teaser - FX
As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, this film follows three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and explores how decades of diet culture and society's relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.

[11/15/24 - 05:31 AM]
Conan O'Brien to Host 97th Oscars
"America demanded it, and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," said O'Brien.

[11/15/24 - 03:02 AM]
Video: "Seven Doors" - Main Trailer - Netflix
All hail the king. "Seven Doors" will open December 13. Only on Netflix.

[11/15/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "1992" - Official Trailer - Netflix Spain
An enraged serial killer, mysteriously linked to Expo 92 in Seville, burns his victims alive in this series directed by Álex de la Iglesia.

[11/14/24 - 02:02 PM]
Video: "Second Chance Stage" - Official Trailer - Max
Your dream is waiting. "Second Chance Stage" premieres November 28 on Max.

[11/14/24 - 01:23 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Presents Key Art and All-New Featurette Revealed for Showtime's "The Agency"
The highly-anticipated espionage political thriller features a star-studded cast, including 2x Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and series regulars Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Reza Brojerdi and Richard Gere.