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[09/03/16 - 08:59 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos on Low Key Night
Just 0.2 separates ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC last night among adults 18-49.

[09/03/16 - 08:44 AM]
An Encore "Dateline NBC" Ties for the #1 Show of the Night in Adults 25-54
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, September 2.

[09/02/16 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 2
Updates include: AMC cancels "Feed the Beast"; Georgina Campbell to star in Syfy's "Krypton"; and Alisha Wainwright cast in Freeform's "Shadowhunters."

[09/02/16 - 11:01 AM]
The "Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe" Premieres September 5, Labor Day, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central
Comedian David Spade served as Roast Master for the two-hour special which taped at Sony Studios on Saturday, August 27 in Los Angeles.

[09/02/16 - 08:50 AM]
Ratings and Delivery Momentum Continues to Build for Hallmark Channel's Newest Original Series, "Chesapeake Shores"
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of August 22-28.

[09/02/16 - 08:23 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Big Brother" Claim Top Spots
The Eye takes home top honors among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/02/16 - 07:03 AM]
ABC Launches September Slate of ABCd Originals for the New ABC App
Four new ABCd original short-form series are live now on the ABC app for desktop, mobile and connected TV devices.

[09/02/16 - 06:05 AM]
Daytime Emmy(R)-Nominated Talk Show "The Real" Returns for Season Three with "Free Money, Honey" and "Fan-Cash-Tic Giveaways" During Premiere Week
One lucky viewer will drive away in a brand new 2017 Ford Fusion Sport!

[09/02/16 - 05:18 AM]
Emmy Nominated "Lauren Lake's Paternity Court" Returns on Monday, September 19 for Its Fourth Season
The syndicated courtroom series features the sharp-witted presiding judge Lauren Lake who helps litigants resolve legal paternity issues using DNA evidence.

[09/01/16 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 1
Updates include: Lifetime pulls the plug on "Devious Maids"; Jeremy Davies boards "American Gods" at Starz; and Marque Richardson among latest cast in Netflix's "Dear White People."

[09/01/16 - 04:22 PM]
"Greenleaf" Is the Most Watched New Cable Show of the Summer
OWN spins the numbers for the summer to date.

[09/01/16 - 03:03 PM]
TV One Is Knocking Out Labor Day Weekend with "Ringside" Premiere and "Empire" Marathon
The network's latest original movie - written, produced and directed by nationally syndicated radio host Russ Parr - premieres this Sunday, September 4.

[09/01/16 - 12:51 PM]
Comedy Central Sets Fall Programming Schedule
Newly announced dates include "The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail," "Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City" and "This Is Not Happening."

[09/01/16 - 12:31 PM]
Showtime Sets Tuesday Night Sports Block Kicking Off on September 6
Look for "60 Minutes Sports," "Inside the NFL" and "A Season with..." back-to-back on said night.

[09/01/16 - 12:30 PM]
Title and Premiere Date Announced for CBS All Access Edition of "Big Brother"
"Big Brother: Over the Top" will begin streaming live on Wednesday, September 28 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/01/16 - 12:05 PM]
"Churchill's Secret": A One-Night TV Event on "Masterpiece" September 11 at 8/7c
Michael Gambon stars as Winston Churchill in this dramatization of Churchill's life-threatening stroke in the summer of 1953, when he was prime minister for the second time.

[09/01/16 - 12:03 PM]
"Masters of Sex" Season Four Premiere Available Now for Early Sampling
Starting today, consumers who do not subscribe to SHOWTIME can watch the season four premiere for free on SHO.com and Facebook.

[09/01/16 - 11:57 AM]
Adoptable Animals Get New Digs in Animal Planet's Two-Part Special "Pet Nation Renovation"
Part one premieres on Saturday, September 17 at 10:00/9:00c on Animal Planet.

[09/01/16 - 11:00 AM]
Early Second Season Order Placed for Sci-Fi Adventure Series "MECH-X4" Ahead of its Debut on Disney XD
Beginning Friday, October 28, a preview episode debuts on multiple platforms including the Disney XD App, Disney XD VOD and the Disney XD YouTube Channel.

[09/01/16 - 10:25 AM]
Video: New Trailer - Watch Robbie Amell & Rachael Taylor in ARQ
The film is an official selection of the 2016 Toronto Film Festival.

[09/01/16 - 09:34 AM]
TLC Picks Up Tyler Perry's "Too Close to Home" for Another Season
Launched in an unprecedented partnership with corporate cousin OWN, the series reached 4.2 million viewers in its premiere airings across TLC and OWN.

[09/01/16 - 09:30 AM]
Syfy Renews "Killjoys" and "Dark Matter" for Third Seasons
Both are currently wrapping their second seasons on Syfy: the former this Friday, September 2; the latter on Friday, September 16.

[09/01/16 - 09:13 AM]
Video: #LoweRoast Preview Clip - Peyton Manning on Jeff Ross's New Look
Peyton Manning points out how Jeff Ross's new look will be a boon to his local police department.

[09/01/16 - 09:03 AM]
"Westworld" Key Art
The one-hour drama series kicks off its 10-episode season Sunday, October 2 at 9:00/8:00c, exclusively on HBO.

[09/01/16 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer & Key Art for Christopher Guest's Mascots
Mascots is a new comedy from Christopher Guest, director of Waiting for Guffman and Best in Show.

[09/01/16 - 09:00 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Got Talent" Claim Another Victory
The Peacock wins the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/01/16 - 08:50 AM]
CMT's Inaugural "Concert of the Summer" Amplifies Multi-Platinum Entertainer Jason Aldean's 2016 Six String Circus Tour
Filmed during Chicago's second-annual Country LakeShake, the 90-minute event will premiere Saturday, September 3 at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/01/16 - 08:24 AM]
Discovery Channel Acquires Worldwide Rights to Revealing Documentary "Sacred Cod"
An official selection of the 2016 Camden Film Festival, the film chronicles the collapse of the historic cod fishery in the waters off New England in the United States.

[09/01/16 - 07:41 AM]
More Stars Join Stand Up To Cancer Canada Telecast on Sept. 9
Viola Davis, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Dierks Bentley, Matt Bomer, Dave Franco, Sonequa Martin-Green, Rob Riggle, Tony Hale, Terry Crews, Mel B and Bree Turner are all on tap.

[09/01/16 - 07:33 AM]
Matt Lauer to Moderate NBC News and MSNBC Commander-in-Chief Forum With Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on September 7
The one-hour event will simulcast live Wednesday, September 7 at 8:00/7:00c on the NBC broadcast network and MSNBC, and stream live on NBCNews.com.

[09/01/16 - 06:57 AM]
AT&T Audience Network to Debut Original Series "Religion of Sports" Nov. 15
New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and filmmaker Gotham Chopra are the co-creators of the original sports documentary series.

[09/01/16 - 06:30 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for "Chef's Table: France"
The four special episodes are dedicated to four of the world's most renowned French chefs and will all premiere globally on September 2.

[09/01/16 - 06:02 AM]
ABC Celebrates the Opening of the Smithsonian's New National Museum of African American History and Culture
The production will be filmed on September 23 and will air on ABC stations nationwide in the 2016-2017 season.

[09/01/16 - 06:01 AM]
68th Emmy(R) Awards Announces Top Name Talent to Present Coveted Statuettes on Television's Biggest Night
Anthony Anderson, Aziz Ansari, Kristen Bell, Julie Bowen and Priyanka Chopra are among the initial wave.

[08/31/16 - 11:53 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 31
Updates include: Aasif Mandvi to lead Showtime's "Fatwa"; Marc Maron cast in Netflix's "G.L.O.W."; and USA locks in principal cast for "The Tap."

[08/31/16 - 05:01 PM]
Tenacious Girls Are Center Stage in Two New Netflix Original Series for Tweens
Premiering in 2017, the "Untitled Horse Mystery Project" and "The Worst Witch" bring tenacious girls front and center in two different coming-of-age stories.

[08/31/16 - 02:33 PM]
DIY Network's "Texas Flip N Move" Scores Its Highest-Rated Episode Ever
DIY Network spins the numbers for Friday, August 26.

[08/31/16 - 02:05 PM]
VH1 Snags G.O.O.D. Music Star Teyana Taylor for "The Breaks"
She'll join the "The Breaks" in a recurring role in addition to doing a stint on the network's upcoming "Hip Hop Squares."

[08/31/16 - 02:00 PM]
Fridays Heat Up When 18 New Chefs Enter "Hell's Kitchen" on the Season 16 Premiere, September 23, on FOX
The last contestant to withstand the pressure will claim the grand prize - a Head Chef position at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar at The Venetian Las Vegas.

[08/31/16 - 11:34 AM]
Video: Watch an All-New First Look at Season Two of "Scream Queens"
Season Two graduates from the college campus and into a hospital with a haunted past, as a new and terrifyingly funny mystery begins.

[08/31/16 - 11:26 AM]
The All-New Season of "This Old House(R)" Tackles Two Diamonds in the Rough: An Arts & Crafts Storybook House and an Abandoned Brick Beauty
The 18-time Emmy award winning home improvement series features the two storied houses rich with history, design and construction challenges in 26 new episodes premiering September 29 on PBS.

[08/31/16 - 11:03 AM]
Bravo Media's "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" Is Back on the Market with a Supersized Premiere Thursday, October 6 at 9PM ET/PT
Powerhouse agents Josh Altman, Josh Flagg and Brits James Harris and David Parnes return for season nine along with familiar face, Madison Hildebrand.

[08/31/16 - 11:01 AM]
Alex Kalymnios on Board to Direct Starz' "The White Princess"
In casting news, Amy Manson boards the production in the role of Lady Catherine Gordon, cousin to King James IV of Scotland.

[08/31/16 - 11:00 AM]
U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Gabby Douglas, Nathan Adrian and Conor Dwyer to Visit CBS's "The Late Late Show with James Corden" Thursday, Sept. 1
The Olympians will join Corden for a round of his popular game, "Nuzzle Whaaa?"

[08/31/16 - 10:24 AM]
Video: #LoweRoast Preview Clip - Jeff Ross Channels Prince, Shreds Ann Coulter
Armed with an electric guitar and a Prince outfit, Roastmaster General Jeff Ross shreds Ann Coulter.

[08/31/16 - 10:11 AM]
Get Ready for Halloween with Crafty Chefs and Spine-Chilling Sabotages in "Cutthroat Kitchen: Tournament of Terror"
From a spider web-themed spider roll challenge to a liver and fava beans battle, the competitors must scare up their best dishes while braving witches, mummies, ghosts and zombies.

[08/31/16 - 10:04 AM]
FYI Greenlights New Culinary Competition Series "Man vs Master" - Chef Richard Blais to Host
In "Man vs Master," unknown chefs working in the trenches of the food industry will compete for the opportunity of a lifetime - a coveted apprenticeship with a world-renowned celebrity chef - but in order to win, they will have to beat the master in a face-off first.

[08/31/16 - 09:25 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Got Talent," "Better Late" Rise in Latest Victory
The Peacock wins the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/31/16 - 09:19 AM]
"CBS All Access" Rolls Out Commercial-Free Option for Subscribers
In addition to the existing subscription offering of $5.99/month, subscribers now have the option to watch CBS All Access's on-demand content commercial-free for $9.99/month.

[08/31/16 - 08:32 AM]
Netflix Announces New Talk Show with Bill Nye
Set to launch Spring 2017, each episode will tackle a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry.







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[04/25/24 - 08:30 AM]
CBS Renews Drama "The Equalizer" for the 2024-2025 Broadcast Season
It is a top 10 primetime broadcast drama, ranking #8 overall season-to-date with 7.89 million viewers, according to Nielsen Most Current Data.

[04/25/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Docuseries "Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza" to Premiere May 21
Directed by the multi-Emmy nominated Michael John Warren and executive produced by multi-Emmy nominees James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, the three-part series made its triumphant world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

[04/25/24 - 08:00 AM]
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[04/25/24 - 05:00 AM]
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[04/25/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "In Good Hands 2" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A newly reunited father and son grapple with new beginnings after tragedy, but can they manage to fill the void left by a beloved wife and mother?

[04/24/24 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Monster" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

[04/24/24 - 02:01 PM]
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[04/24/24 - 01:45 PM]
What's New on Max This May
Highlights include new seasons of "Hacks" and "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School"; and the streaming debuts of "Turtles All The Way Down," "Stop Making Sense" and "The Iron Claw."

[04/24/24 - 01:32 PM]
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The docu-series will shoot later this year and debut exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2025.

[04/24/24 - 10:59 AM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Key Art for Stand-Up Comedy Special "Marlon Wayans: Good Grief"
The one-hour special will premiere in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on June 4.

[04/24/24 - 09:09 AM]
Video: Disney+ Shares Official Trailer for "Jim Henson Idea Man"
Produced with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family, "Jim Henson Idea Man" is an unprecedented, intimate look at Henson's illustrious, revolutionary career and complex personal life.

[04/24/24 - 09:05 AM]
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Also announced, the series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, June 27 in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Steve Carell to Star in "The Four Seasons" Netflix Comedy Series from Universal Television
Carell will star in the series alongside Tina Fey.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
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From their outsized fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s to their headline-making struggles in recent years, the docuseries pulls back the curtain on the fraught dynamic of the Carter family and the dark side of such an abrupt rise to fame.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Black Twitter: A People's History" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.