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[07/20/16 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 20
Updates include: Li Jun Li cast as potential regular on NBC's "Chicago PD"; Michael Drayer boards "Sneaky Pete" at Amazon; and Chris Wood joins the cast of The CW's "Supergirl."

[07/20/16 - 12:01 PM]
New on Hulu - "Criminal Justice" - Complete Seasons 1 & 2
HBO's "The Night Of" is based on this BAFTA Award winning British series written by Peter Moffat.

[07/20/16 - 11:43 AM]
Seven Bucks Productions and FlynnPictureCo. Sell "Muscle Beach" Scripted Project to Universal Cable Productions to Be Developed for USA Network
"Muscle Beach" is set in a legendary bodybuilding gym in 1980's Venice Beach where a colorful tribe of lost souls struggle to reinvent themselves by bench-pressing their way to a bigger, better American dream, no matter what the cost.

[07/20/16 - 11:00 AM]
Video: WGN America Releases Season 3 Full-Length Trailer for "Salem," Premiering Halloween Week
The gripping trailer reveals "Everything in Salem has gone to Hell!"

[07/20/16 - 10:30 AM]
Starz Sets a Course with the Fourth and Final Season of "Black Sails"
The 10-episode fourth season of the stand-out high seas drama returns in 2017, and finds our pirates at war in the West Indies.

[07/20/16 - 10:19 AM]
Video: OWN Unveils Extended Trailer of New Original Drama Series "Queen Sugar"
The series which chronicles the lives and loves of three estranged siblings will debut as a two-night event on Tuesday, September 6 and Wednesday, September 7.

[07/20/16 - 10:17 AM]
All-New Episodes of "We Bare Bears" Premiere All Week on Cartoon Network Beginning Monday, 8/1
The new episodes will include the return of the adorable Baby Bears, and other hijinks and precarious situations that Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear find themselves in.

[07/20/16 - 09:30 AM]
Universal Cable Productions Expands Genre Development Slate
The studio is unveiling an impressive slate of new development projects inspired by some of the world's most distinguished writers of graphic novels and science fiction including Neil Gaiman, Michael Reeves and Gerard Way.

[07/20/16 - 09:17 AM]
Logo Greenlights Ninth Season for "RuPaul's Drag Race" & New Docuseries "Fire Island"
Both series join the recently announced new reality dating competition series, "Finding Prince Charming," hosted by Lance Bass which will debut on the network this fall.

[07/20/16 - 09:15 AM]
Cartoon Network Enterprises Announces New Toy Partners for Popular Adult Swim Brand, "Rick and Morty"
Joining current toy partner Jinx, Funko, Cryptozoic Entertainment, USAOpoly, PhatMojo, and Astro Gaming have all signed on to create lines of products based on the Adult Swim original series.

[07/20/16 - 09:11 AM]
Miramax(R) and El Rey Network Announce September 6 Premiere Date for Season 3 of "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series"
The 10 new, action-packed, horror-filled episodes follow the Gecko brothers into the vortex of the culebra underworld, as they are forced to assemble an unlikely crew to battle new enemies determined to take them down.

[07/20/16 - 09:01 AM]
Primary Wave Entertainment Teams with Peter Farrelly and Emmy(R) Award-Winning Writer Bobby Mort to Produce Original Comedy Series for AT&T Audience(R) Network
"Loudermilk" is a comedy series that tells a fictionalized story of a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor with an extremely bad attitude about everything.

[07/20/16 - 08:21 AM]
Alton Brown Returns to the Great Outdoors for Diabolical Summer Series "Camp Cutthroat 2: Alton's Revenge"
The five-week "Cutthroat Kitchen" stunt premieres Wednesday, August 24 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/20/16 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Dominates the Competition
NBC easily wins the evening with both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/20/16 - 08:05 AM]
Adam Sandler Teams Up with Jennifer Hudson in Netflix's "Sandy Wexler"
The film follows Sandy Wexler (Adam Sandler), a talent manager working in Los Angeles in the 1990s, who diligently represents a group of eccentric clients on the fringes of show business.

[07/20/16 - 07:08 AM]
New Premiere Date: Animal Planet Presents "Toucan Nation" on August 24th
The film tells the story of Grecia, the toucan in Costa Rica whose unconscionable abuse sparked international outrage and inspired a national animal welfare campaign.

[07/20/16 - 06:54 AM]
TLC's "Toddlers and Tiaras" Is Back with Big Hair and Bigger Stakes
Look for the first of 13 new episodes on Wednesday, August 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/20/16 - 06:00 AM]
Elizabeth Hurley's Son Damian Joins the Cast of E!'s Hit Scripted Drama Series "The Royals"
The new season of "The Royals" will pick up two weeks after the execution of King Simon's (Vincent Regan) murderer who had plagued the royal family for months.

[07/20/16 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Debuts Original Live-Action Kids Series "The Kicks" on August 26 on Prime Video
"The Kicks" is a live-action series for children ages six to 11 and follows Devin Burke, who was the star player on her soccer team until her family moved to California midway through the school year.

[07/20/16 - 05:02 AM]
"Robin Williams: Behind Closed Doors" Documentary Special to Premiere Sunday, August 28 at 9PM ET/6PM PT
The two-hour documentary special viewers an intimate look at his life from his childhood in the suburbs of Chicago to small comedy clubs in Los Angeles, his breakthrough role on the TV show "Happy Days" as Mork from Ork and his big screen triumphs.

[07/19/16 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 19
Updates include: T.R. Knight to drop by "The Catch" at ABC; Parvesh Cheena set to recur on The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"; and Chris Murphey sells "Hunch" to CBS.

[07/19/16 - 02:19 PM]
Starz Lights Up Two-Season Renewal for Original Series "Power"
This is the first multi-season pickup for the New York-based drama starring Omari Hardwick.

[07/19/16 - 01:52 PM]
TV One's Hit Series "Rickey Smiley for Real" Gets Third Season Pick-Up
The third season will return with even stronger bonds and bigger laughs, as comic and radio personality Rickey Smiley continues to strive to achieve his quest for domination of the entertainment industry.

[07/19/16 - 01:36 PM]
Record-Setting "Kids' Choice Sports 2016" and "Henry Danger" Clinch Nickelodeon's 50th Straight Week at Number One
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the week of July 11-17.

[07/19/16 - 12:16 PM]
Video: FX Season 1 Official Trailer for "Better Things"
The network's new series from Pamela Adlon and Louis CK premieres Thursday, September 8.

[07/19/16 - 12:08 PM]
All Hands on Deck: TLC's "Cake Boss" Returns for Its Eighth Season
New episodes kick off Tuesday, August 23 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[07/19/16 - 12:03 PM]
Showtime Sports(R) to Chronicle the 2016 Season of NCAA Division I Football Powerhouse in Weekly Docu-Series "A Season with Florida State Football"
The series premieres on Tuesday, September 6, just one day after the Seminoles' season opener against the Ole Miss Rebels (University of Mississippi) on Labor Day.

[07/19/16 - 12:03 PM]
Actress Garcelle Beauvais Named Host of GSN's Competitive Reality Series "Window Warriors"
This new series brings the worlds of art and commerce together as the country's most talented window designers are challenged to conceive jaw-dropping displays each week.

[07/19/16 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Starz Releases New Red Band Trailer and Never Before Seen Poster for "Ash vs Evil Dead"
Musician and super fan of the series, Kid Cudi, premiered the trailer via twitter (@KidCudi).

[07/19/16 - 11:31 AM]
"The X Factor UK" Returns to AXS TV for the Third-Consecutive Year, As the Network Premieres Season 13 of the Popular Music Competition Series at 8pE on Sun., Aug. 28 & Mon., Aug. 29
The network will air all 32 episodes of the upcoming 13th season.

[07/19/16 - 11:06 AM]
NBC and Jennifer Lopez Take It to the Floor with New Competition Series "World of Dance"
The series brings the world's elite dancers together to compete in epic battles of artistry, precision and athleticism.

[07/19/16 - 11:01 AM]
Nat Geo WILD and Cesar Millan Are Looking for Dogs to Star in New Series "Cesar and Son" [wt]
Said duo are road-tripping across America in search of dogs and their humans who need help and want to share their story.

[07/19/16 - 11:00 AM]
Hallmark Channel New Original Movie "A Perfect Christmas" Is the #1 HH Rated Cable Entertainment Program of the Day
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of July 11-17.

[07/19/16 - 09:05 AM]
AMC Announces Extensive Multi-Year Deal with Chris Hardwick
Hardwick will be a part of not only new shows, but will also continue as host of current and new "Talking" live after shows.

[07/19/16 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces New Episodes of "Making a Murderer"
This next chapter will provide an in-depth look at the high-stakes post-conviction process, as well as, the emotional toll the process takes on all involved.

[07/19/16 - 08:57 AM]
Actor Terry Crews Explores Detroit's Resurgence in Second Installment of Travel Channel's "Celebrity Adventure Club"
The second in a series of specials, this episode premieres on Saturday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT.

[07/19/16 - 08:51 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Split Demo Crown
Plus: NBC leads the night's Republican Convention coverage.

[07/19/16 - 08:44 AM]
BET Networks Is in Search of America's Best Undiscovered Rapper
Sway Calloway hosts "One Shot," premiering Tuesday, August 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/19/16 - 08:13 AM]
Before the Kids Head Back to School Catch the Next Generation of Culinary Hopefuls on "Food Network Star Kids"
Hosted by Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan, the series features 10 talented junior finalists participating in a variety of culinary, on-camera and social media challenges over six episodes.

[07/19/16 - 08:00 AM]
Disney Programs Exclusive Previews During Premiere of "Elena of Avalor"
Highlights include a teaser trailer for "Descendants 2," the sequel to the hit Disney Channel Original Movie set to premiere in summer 2017.

[07/19/16 - 07:26 AM]
Cartoon Network Greenlights Second Season of Emmy-Nominated Global Hit Franchise "The Powerpuff Girls"
The series also picked up its first Emmy nomination this year for "Outstanding Short Form Animated Program."

[07/19/16 - 07:05 AM]
"Bad Girls Club: Social Disruption" Premieres Tuesday, September 20 at 8PM ET/PT on Oxygen
Fans can catch a casting special on Tuesday, September 13 at 8PM ET/PT to meet the ladies before they officially move into the house.

[07/19/16 - 06:06 AM]
Netflix and NYFF Announce Ava DuVernay Original Documentary
"The 13th" is the first-ever nonfiction work to open the festival, and will debut on Netflix and open in a limited theatrical run on October 7.

[07/19/16 - 06:01 AM]
James Denton and Real-Life Son Sheppard Enlist for Duty in New, Original Movie "For Love and Honor" Premiering Saturday, July 30, on Hallmark Channel
Natalie Brown and Rebecca Liddiard also co-star in the project.

[07/18/16 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 18
Updates include: Ron Funches joins the cast of NBC's "Powerless"; Taye Diggs to recur on FOX's "Empire"; and USA delays "Shooter" premiere once again.

[07/18/16 - 06:31 PM]
First Look - Director Bong Joon Ho's "Okja"
The image features Tilda Swinton (Nancy Mirando) and Giancarlo Esposito (Frank Dawson) shooting on location in New York City.

[07/18/16 - 03:12 PM]
"Power" Season Three Premiere Shatters Starz Original Series Viewership Records
Starz spins the numbers for Sunday, July 17.

[07/18/16 - 02:08 PM]
"SNL's" Colin Jost and Michael Che Offer Special Convention Editions of "Weekend Update" July 20 and 27 on MSNBC
In addition, on those same days, both Jost and Che will serve as special correspondents on NBC's morning news program "Today."

[07/18/16 - 01:13 PM]
"Hitchcock/Truffaut," Revisiting the Legendary Encounter of Two Renowned Directors, Debuts Aug. 8 on HBO
In 1962, French New Wave auteur François Truffaut spent a week in Hollywood with his idol, Alfred Hitchcock, discussing the director's rich and extensive body of work, including "Psycho" and "Vertigo."

[07/18/16 - 12:36 PM]
Digital Platforms Drive HBO's Spring Shows to Series Highs
HBO spins the numbers for the spring to date.







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[12/18/24 - 11:04 AM]
Get Ready to Send It When Bravo's "Summer House" Returns Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The returning housemates are Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke, Paige DeSorbo, Lindsay Hubbard, Ciara Miller, Gabby Prescod, Carl Radke, Jesse Solomon and West Wilson.

[12/18/24 - 11:03 AM]
Discovery Channel January Programming Highlights
This January, all-new series "Harpoon Hunters," premieres on Discovery Channel alongside new seasons of "Moonshiners: Master Distiller," "Expedition X," "Expedition Bigfoot," and "Outback Opal Hunters."

[12/18/24 - 10:39 AM]
"The Challenge" Brings Fan-Favorite Rivals Twist to All Stars in New Season
"The Challenge All Stars: Rivals" will premiere Wednesday, January 29 at 8PM ET/PT on MTV.

[12/18/24 - 10:28 AM]
AXS TV Presents "Hangover from Hell" - A New Year's Day Marathon Featuring 16 Fiery Episodes of "Hell's Kitchen" on Wed., Jan. 1 Starting at 12 PM EST
"Hangover from Hell" will feature some of the most memorable and heated moments from the series, guaranteeing an entertaining start to the new year.

[12/18/24 - 10:21 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Hits Season Highs in Total Viewers, Households and Women 25-54 with Best Numbers Since April
In addition, "Live" posted week-to-week gains of +12% in Women 25-54 (0.47 rating vs. 0.42 rating), hitting a season high and posting the show's second week of growth in the demographic with its best delivery in three months.

[12/18/24 - 09:31 AM]
Discovery Follows Elite New England Fisherman as They Spear Big Game Fish Worth Thousands in "Harpoon Hunters," Premiering January 24 at 9PM ET/PT
Each summer on Cape Cod, multi-generational fishing families race against the clock - and each other - to catch highly valuable Atlantic bluefin tuna using only 10-foot electrified spears.

[12/18/24 - 09:20 AM]
Shocking True Crime Docuseries "The Bunker" Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, January 16, 2025 on Viaplay
The three-part documentary follows a woman revisiting her past trauma of being abducted, held in a bunker, and making a shocking escape.

[12/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Molly-Mae: Behind It All" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
"Molly-Mae: Behind It All" will take you beyond the headlines of the UK's #1 influencer to uncover the real Molly-Mae.

[12/18/24 - 08:57 AM]
ABC News Announces Two-Hour Primetime Special - "The Year: 2024" - Hosted by "Good Morning America" Co-Anchor Robin Roberts
This two-hour primetime special revisits the most iconic and memorable moments of this year, from the historic news events, social trends and legal decisions in the headlines to the breakout stars, celebrities and champions who had everyone talking.

[12/18/24 - 08:32 AM]
Spend Christmas Day with Disney+
This Christmas Day, Disney+ is offering subscribers a robust slate of live programming, new Originals, and holiday favorites, plus an exclusive offer to make the holiday even brighter.

[12/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Gather 'Round Faithfuls! Peacock Debuts Official Trailer for Season 3 of "The Traitors"
Following the three-episode premiere on January 9, new episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET, with the finale and reunion set for March 6 on Peacock.

[12/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix & Skydance Sports Announce New Docuseries on Tennis Icon Rafael Nadal
One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Rafael Nadal reflects on the milestones that defined him and the final chapter of his legendary journey.

[12/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Original Korean Series "Queen Woo" to Premiere on December 23
The brand-new period drama series from South Korea will be available exclusively on the service in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France.

[12/18/24 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video's "Clean Slate," Starring Laverne Cox and George Wallace, to Premiere February 6
This heartfelt comedy follows Harry (Wallace), an old-school car wash owner in Alabama who has a lot of soul searching to do when the child he once called "son" returns after 17 years as a proud trans woman named Desiree (Cox).

[12/18/24 - 07:20 AM]
OWN's Hit Dating Series "Ready to Love" Sets Its Sights on Singles in Philadelphia for Its Milestone 10th Season
Hosted by comedian and actor, Thomas "Nephew Tommy" Miles, the dating series explores the real-life romantic rollercoasters of successful and striking men and women in their 30s and 40s as they search for authentic relationships.