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    [sunday, february 15, 2015]    
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[02/15/15 - 09:17 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "SNL Valentine" Brings Victory for NBC
The Peacock leads the night in total viewers, shares the demo crown among adults 18-49.

[02/15/15 - 09:09 AM]
An Encore of the Original "SNL" from 1975 Scores the Top Rating for a Rebroadcast in More Than a Year
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, February 14.

[02/14/15 - 08:58 AM]
"Constantine" Grows 6% Week to Week in Total Viewers and Maintains 100% of Its 18-49 Rating from Its Prior Two Telecasts
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, February 13.

[02/14/15 - 08:41 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Powers ABC to Demo Victory
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the top draw among total viewers.

[02/14/15 - 08:36 AM]
ABC Is #1 for 6th Straight Friday - "A Charlie Brown Valentine" Draws a 5-Year High
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, February 13.

[02/13/15 - 11:55 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 13
Updates include: Tommy Dewey to lead Hulu's "Casual"; S. Epatha Merkerson boards "Chicago Med" at NBC; and Jemaine Clement lands role on HBO's "Divorce."

[02/13/15 - 01:18 PM]
NBC Details the One-Hour Series Finale of "Parks & Recreation" on Tuesday February 24
The series, starring Amy Poehler, Adam Scott, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Retta, and Jim O'Heir, signs off later this month (SPOILERS!).

[02/13/15 - 01:04 PM]
Adrianne Palicki Named Series Regular on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
She'll continue as Bobbi Morse when the series returns on Tuesday, March 3 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/13/15 - 12:02 PM]
"iZOMBIE" Key Art Now Available!
Check out the new series premiering Tuesday, March 17 on The CW.

[02/13/15 - 12:00 PM]
Music Video for Empowering Song "What A Girl Is" to Premiere Sunday, February 15 on Disney Channel
The song, performed by Dove Cameron, debuted in last week's episode of "Liv and Maddie," which received an outpouring of positive response from young viewers and parents for its empowering theme.

[02/13/15 - 11:50 AM]
Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman, Liam Neeson, Gwyneth Paltrow and Channing Tatum to Present at 87th Oscars(R)
The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/13/15 - 11:44 AM]
NBC Extends the "SNL 40th Anniversary Special" by an Extra Half Hour
Sunday's telecast is now slated for three and a half hours beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/13/15 - 11:35 AM]
Video: "Scream Queens" Debuts FOX Fall 2015
Get your first taste of the new series from Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan.

[02/13/15 - 10:55 AM]
The Third Season of "Beauty and the Beast" Premieres Thursday, May 21 on The CW
In addition, the series has also been renewed a fourth season, which will air during the 2015-2016 season.

[02/13/15 - 10:53 AM]
E! Brings Style, Fun and Lots of Sass When the Brand New Series "Who Wore It Better?" Premieres Thursday, February 19th at 8:30PM ET/PT
The show will take a look at the daring stars who set fashion trends around the world, show style aficionados how to recreate the season's most coveted ensembles, and reveal what happens when two stylish celebrities end up gravitating toward the same look.

[02/13/15 - 10:31 AM]
Video: Happy Valentine's Day from the Cast of "Weird Loners"
Becki Newton, Zachary Knighton, Nate Torrence and newcomer Meera Rohit Kumbhani star in the new comedy, premiering Tuesday, March 31 on FOX.

[02/13/15 - 10:30 AM]
"Friday Night Lights Out" on Spike TV
Each live telecast on Spike TV will include special content including in-depth feature segments showcasing the fighters and their unique personal stories.

[02/13/15 - 10:28 AM]
In New York, ABC's "Kimmel" Ranks No. 1 for the 4th Straight Day in Households
ABC spins the late-night numbers for February 9-12.

[02/13/15 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Orders Eight Additional Episodes of "World's Funniest Fails"
The series is inspired by the hit YouTube channel, FailArmy, and showcases the best "epic fail" viral videos in the most entertaining ways possible.

[02/13/15 - 09:52 AM]
Radio Disney to Announce Nominees for the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards in New Television Special Friday, February 27 on Disney Channel
The special event, hosted by the Radio Disney on-air team, will feature appearances by Nick Jonas, Jessie J, Meghan Trainor, Olly Murs, Becky G, Sabrina Carpenter, Fifth Harmony, Echosmith, Jessica Sanchez, Jacquie Lee and more.

[02/13/15 - 09:43 AM]
ABC Announces First Group of Celebrity Participants on New Show "Repeat After Me"
The first group of celebrity participants is Kristen Bell, Justin Bieber, Michael Bolton, Jeff Garlin, Lauren Graham, Chris Harrison, Jimmie Johnson, Olivia Munn and Bellamy Young.

[02/13/15 - 09:19 AM]
Eighth Annual Jimmy V Week Raises Record $2.2 Million for Cancer Research
In eight years, Jimmy V Week has raised $10.5 million for cancer research.

[02/13/15 - 08:43 AM]
Premiere of "The Slap" Delivers NBC's #2 Total-Viewer Result in Its Time Period This Season with Regularly Scheduled Programming
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 12.

[02/13/15 - 08:32 AM]
ABC Wins its 3rd Straight Thursday with the Top 3 TV Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 12.

[02/13/15 - 08:27 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC's Drama Trio Wins the Night in Adults 18-49
Plus: "The Blacklist" and "Allegiance" fall 26% and 36%, respectively, from their Thursday debuts last week.

[02/13/15 - 08:18 AM]
Bravo Media Takes Over the Empire State When Season Two of "Blood, Sweat & Heels" Premieres Sunday, March 29 at 9PM ET/PT
Joining the group are celebrity stylist Arzo Anwar and entertainment entrepreneur Chantelle Fraser.

[02/13/15 - 07:17 AM]
Syfy Airs All-Day Marathon for "12 Monkeys" and "Helix" on President's Day, Monday, February 16
Fans will have a chance to watch or re-watch both series, which are both posting record L3 vs. L+SD lifts for Syfy original scripted series.

[02/13/15 - 06:47 AM]
LAFF Licenses Rights to the Popular Sitcoms "The Drew Carey Show," "Night Court," "Ellen," "Empty Nest" and "Grace Under Fire" In Initial Programming Agreements
"These are iconic series featuring some of the funniest comedic talents and memorable characters of our time," commented Jonathan Katz, President and CEO of Katz Broadcasting.

[02/13/15 - 06:04 AM]
Amazon's First Original Hour-Long Drama Series "Bosch" is Now Available Exclusively to Prime Members in the US, UK and Germany
The series follows the relentless LAPD homicide detective as he pursues the killer of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court on accusations that he murdered a suspected killer in cold blood.

[02/12/15 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 12
Updates include: Rob Lowe to lead "The Grinder" at FOX; USA passes on its drama pilot "Stanistan"; and Eric McCormack tapped as male lead on FOX's "Studio City."

[02/12/15 - 10:30 PM]
"Project Runway All Stars" Season 4 Crowns a New Winner
The current season has been cable's #1 unscripted series in its Thursday time period for Women 25-54 and Women 18-49.

[02/12/15 - 03:01 PM]
25-Time Grammy Award Winner Stevie Wonder Takes the Stage in a Surprise Performance During "Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy(R) Salute," To Be Broadcast Monday, Feb. 16 on CBS
Two-time Grammy Award winner LL Cool J hosts this very special tribute, with appearances by Jason Derulo, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry, Craig Robinson and Maya Rudolph.

[02/12/15 - 02:50 PM]
Chef Gordon Ramsay Fires Up "Hell's Kitchen" on Season 14 Premiere Tuesday, March 3, on FOX
Once again, 18 new chefs from across the country will be tested like never before as Chef Ramsay puts them through a series of grueling challenges and dinner services to prove they have what it takes to win a life-changing grand prize.

[02/12/15 - 02:27 PM]
Three-Time World Champion Abner Mares to Fight on Blockbuster Card in "PBC on NBC" Debut Live in Primetime on Saturday, March 7
Marv Albert will call the fights in primetime on NBC alongside analyst "Sugar" Ray Leonard, the six-time world champion and 1976 Olympic gold medalist.

[02/12/15 - 02:15 PM]
E! Is Bringing the Runway to the World with the Most Complete Coverage of New York Fashion Week
Highlights include the new special "Secrets of Fashion Week" on Thursday, February 19 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/12/15 - 02:03 PM]
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, Chloe Grace Moretz, Eddie Murphy and Margot Robbie to Present at 87th Oscars(R)
The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/12/15 - 01:18 PM]
Season 7 of "Tosh.0" Premieres February 17 at 10 p.m. and "Trevor Moore: High In Church" Premieres March 6 at Midnight on Comedy Central
The "Web Redemption" segment in the premiere episode features one band geek who loses his lunch after he gets a chance at a drum solo.

[02/12/15 - 01:03 PM]
Love Is Patient, Love Is Kind, Love Takes a Twist in TLC's New Series "Strange Love"
The cable channel's newcomer premieres Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/12/15 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Splits Up the Two-Hour Premiere of "The Following"
A new episode of "Gotham" will now lead off the night on Monday, March 2 followed by the season premiere of "The Following."

[02/12/15 - 12:24 PM]
Jerry Leo Elevated To Executive Vice President, Program Strategy, Lifestyle Networks, & Production, Bravo Media
He will oversee the strategic planning and programming across all four networks in order to maximize brand value for the lifestyle portfolio.

[02/12/15 - 12:02 PM]
James Franco to Star in Hulu Original Series "11/22/63" from WBTV, Bad Robot, Stephen King and Bridget Carpenter
Franco, who is also a producer, will play the lead role of Epping in the nine-hour event series.

[02/12/15 - 12:01 PM]
"Long Island Medium" Returns to TLC on Sunday, March 8 at 9/8c
This season also takes viewers on the road again to hot spots including South Texas, Savannah, Richmond, Charleston, and Miami as we get deeper insight into Theresa's process, both before and after readings.

[02/12/15 - 12:00 PM]
Cinemax Picks Up New Drama Series "Outcast"
The 10-episode series is based on the Skybound/Image comic title by creator Robert Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta.

[02/12/15 - 11:20 AM]
Nickelodeon and Fisher-Price Announce Brand-New "Blaze and the Monster Machines" Preschool Product Line, Based on the Hit TV Series
Products will be available at select retailers starting in May with full nationwide rollout in August.

[02/12/15 - 11:10 AM]
"The Tonight Show" Hits Eighth-Month Ratings High in 18-49 with Week of L.A. Telecasts
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 2-6.

[02/12/15 - 11:08 AM]
ESPN Celebrates 2015 Play 4Kay Games on February 22 & 23
In its ninth year, Play 4Kay is in memory of former NC State head coach Kay Yow, who lost her long, courageous battle with breast cancer.

[02/12/15 - 11:00 AM]
Disney XD Orders Second Season of Animated Comedy Adventure "Star vs. The Forces of Evil" Ahead of Series Premiere on Monday, March 30
Plus: Michael C. Hall, Anna Camp, Stephen Root and Rider Strong to guest star during its freshman run.

[02/12/15 - 10:41 AM]
Lady Gaga to Perform at 87th Oscars(R)
"Lady Gaga is a once-in-a-lifetime artist whose musical evolution keeps growing. We are proud to have her perform on the Oscars for the very first time," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[02/12/15 - 10:01 AM]
NBC Entertainment Launches First Ever App for "Saturday Night Live"
Simply swipe from sketch to sketch, or dive in to the 40 season library and find favorite moments by season, cast member, character and more.

[02/12/15 - 10:00 AM]
Emmy(R)-Winning Series "Banshee" to Return to Cinemax for Its Fourth Season in 2016
The fourth season of eight episodes will shoot in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.







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[05/01/24 - 12:00 PM]
The CW Network Sets Season Premiere Dates for "All American: Homecoming" and "61st Street"
The series return on Monday, July 8 and Monday, July 22, respectively.

[05/01/24 - 11:24 AM]
Guy Fieri Hits the Road for an Adventure Through the American West on the New Season of "Guy's All-American Road Trip"
Buckle up as the journey kicks off on Friday, June 7 at 9:00/8:00c on Food Network.

[05/01/24 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Orders "The Better Sister" Starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks from Tomorrow Studios
Olivia Milch and Regina Corrado will serve as showrunners and executive producers on the series, with Craig Gillespie as director and executive producer.

[05/01/24 - 10:04 AM]
TNT's Top-Rated True Crime Anthology "Rich & Shameless" Returns in May After NBA Western Conference Finals
Subjects include Brett Favre's alleged involvement in a welfare scheme, the NFL "Bountygate" scandal, Yasiel Puig's harrowing odyssey from Cuba to the MLB, and how an attempt to throw a boxing match led to murder.

[05/01/24 - 09:31 AM]
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[05/01/24 - 09:07 AM]
Hulu Has Apes: "Planet of the Apes" Franchise - Now Streaming
Binge watch the entire "Planet of the Apes" franchise on Hulu, perfectly timed for the theatrical release of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," hitting theaters worldwide on May 10.

[05/01/24 - 09:03 AM]
Binge All Your Iconic Fan-Favorite Disney Films During Freeform's "30 Days of Disney" This June
Viewers will relive their childhood with films that span across the full Walt Disney catalog, including Disney's-Pixar's "Inside Out," "National Treasure," "Avatar," "Spider-Man" (2002) and many more!

[05/01/24 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Trailer for Original Sports Documentary Series "Bronx Zoo '90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball"
Premiering May 16 on Peacock, the series details the tumultuous 1990 New York Yankees season through firsthand accounts of those closest to the team.

[05/01/24 - 09:02 AM]
Lifetime Announces Airdate for Gypsy Rose Blanchard Docuseries "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up"
The series follows Gypsy as she experiences life as a free woman, including reconnecting with family and finally living with her husband Ryan Anderson for the first time.

[05/01/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer for Ninth Season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars"
The new season begins streaming exclusively on the service on Friday, May 17 with two all-new episodes featuring Keke Palmer and Stephanie Hsu as guest judges.

[05/01/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Nickelodeon Reveals Trailer and Key Art for All-New Animated Series "The Fairly Oddparents: A New Wish" Premiering Monday, May 20
Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the 20-episode series premieres Monday, May 20 on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and will be available on Netflix internationally later this year.

[05/01/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: MGM+ Announces "Billy the Kid" Season Two: Part Two Premiere Date with New Trailer
The series returns Sunday, June 2 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/01/24 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video's "Sausage Party: Foodtopia" Reveals Season One Premiere Date
All eight episodes of the outrageous comedy will be available on July 11 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/01/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Empty Nest Refresh" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Liza Koshy and Orlando Soria team up with young adults leaving home in this touching home improvement series.

[05/01/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When Ashley Madison, a dating site for people seeking adulterous affairs, is hacked, millions of users' intimate data is exposed, wrecking marriages and destroying lives.