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[11/30/16 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 30
Updates include: Showtime calls it quits on "Masters of Sex"; Adam Rose to round out leads of Amazon's "Budding Prospects"; and Michael Mosley among latest cast in Netflix's "Seven Seconds."

[11/30/16 - 04:01 PM]
Details and Poster Art Revealed for BBCA's "Doctor Who" Christmas Special
"The Return of Doctor Mysterio" premieres Sunday, December 25 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/30/16 - 02:35 PM]
Good Friends Make Up for Bad Swipes in "Love by the 10th Date" Premiering January 28
The romantic comedy stars Meagan Good, Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson, Kellee Stewart, Cat Deeley, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Brandon T. Jackson.

[11/30/16 - 02:11 PM]
"Monday Night Football" Helps ESPN Win the Night among All Networks
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, November 28.

[11/30/16 - 01:30 PM]
FXX Surges on Strength of Historic "The Simpsons 600 Marathon"
FXX spins the numbers for the recent stunt.

[11/30/16 - 01:05 PM]
A&E's "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" Becomes the Network's #1 Original Series Debut in More Than 2 Years
A&E spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 29.

[11/30/16 - 12:28 PM]
A&E's "Live PD" Aids in Arrest of One of Tulsa's Most Wanted Fugitives
Tulsa PD was entrenched in a massive search for suspect James Mahdavi after two men were found shot to death at a Tulsa motel earlier this month.

[11/30/16 - 12:12 PM]
"The Flash" Races to Its Most Watched Episode in Two Years as #DCWeek Speeds Up
The CW spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 29.

[11/30/16 - 12:08 PM]
Paul Bettany Announced as First Cast Member to Join Discovery's Highly-Anticipated Scripted Series "Manifesto"
The series will tell the story of how the FBI brought down Ted Kaczynski (Bettany), also known as the "Unabomber," one of the most infamous criminal masterminds in the world.

[11/30/16 - 11:46 AM]
Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" Celebration Serves Up Ratings and Delivery Success
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of November 21-27.

[11/30/16 - 11:20 AM]
L.L.Bean Signs on as Marquis Sponsor for National Christmas Tree Lighting on Hallmark Channel
The one-hour special tapes in Washington D.C. on December 1 and will be televised Monday, December 5 (7-8 p.m. ET/PT).

[11/30/16 - 11:14 AM]
Crackle's Original Film, "Mad Families," Starring Charlie Sheen, Set to Premiere on Thursday, January 12, 2017
The multi-generational comedy is directed and produced by Fred Wolf (Drunk Parents, Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser) from a script by Wolf & David Spade.

[11/30/16 - 10:41 AM]
More Performers Announced for "Showtime at the Apollo" Airing This Monday, Dec. 5 @ 8/7c on FOX
Previously announced acts participating in the event include comedy icons Tracy Morgan, Mike Epps and Gabriel Iglesias; rappers Doug E. Fresh and Rakim; and classic musical acts Bell Biv Devoe and En Vogue.

[11/30/16 - 10:31 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Continue Their Reign
The Peacock wins the night in total viewers as well as adults 18-49.

[11/30/16 - 10:01 AM]
CBS Announces Winter and Spring Scheduling Plans for 2016-2017
Highlights include the premieres of "Ransom," "Training Day" and "Doubt."

[11/30/16 - 09:11 AM]
Hip Hop's Most Opinionated Voices Crown the Most Influential Rappers of 2016 in "MTV2 Presents: Hottest MCs in the Game" Friday, December 16 at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT on MTV2
The half-hour special will be hosted by Charlamagne tha God and feature an eight-person expert panel debating the top 10 most fascinating and culturally relevant artists of 2016.

[11/30/16 - 08:56 AM]
NBC Wins the Night Among the Big 4 in Every Key Measure, Led by "This Is Us"
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 29.

[11/30/16 - 08:34 AM]
"60 Minutes" Is the #1 Non-Sports Program for Third Straight Week
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, November 27.

[11/30/16 - 08:32 AM]
Travel Channel's Don Wildman Investigates the Mysteries of Alcatraz, the White House, Dinosaurs and King Tut
The special editions of "Mysteries at the Museum" begin Thursday, January 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/30/16 - 08:28 AM]
ABC's Regular Tuesday Line-up Returns with Solid Results as "S.H.I.E.L.D." Draws Its Biggest Audience Since Early October
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 29.

[11/30/16 - 07:46 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Grows in Every Demo for November 2016 Sweeps, Tops Friday Newsmagazine Competition Across the Board
NBC News spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.

[11/30/16 - 06:37 AM]
NBCUniversal International Studios, Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland and TF1, Greenlight New Procedural Drama, "Gone"
Chris Noth will star in the 12 one-hour episodes, created by Matt Lopez to be launched in late 2017/early 2018.

[11/29/16 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 29
Updates include: CBS once again keeps "The Odd Couple" at 13 episodes; Stephen Root is "The Man in the High Castle" for Amazon; and Erika Christensen among latest bound for ABC's "Ten Days in the Valley."

[11/29/16 - 05:43 PM]
Take a Hit of Z Weed - "Z Nation" Zeazon 4 Is Coming
Syfy broke the news of the renewal via this show's Twitter page.

[11/29/16 - 12:30 PM]
Denver, Colorado, Wins Sneak-Peek Screening of Freeform Original Series "Shadowhunters" and "Beyond" to Be Held on December 10
Following the screening, cast members from both series will participate in a moderated Q&A.

[11/29/16 - 12:12 PM]
"Supergirl" Flies High as #DCWeek Kicks Off on The CW, Delivering The Network's Most Watched Monday in Almost Seven Years
The CW spins the numbers for Monday, November 28.

[11/29/16 - 11:32 AM]
Showtime(R) Stand-Alone Streaming Service and Showtime Anytime(R) Launch on Samsung TVs
Samsung TV users are now able to subscribe to the Showtime streaming service at showtime.com/samsung for a monthly price of $10.99.

[11/29/16 - 11:02 AM]
Starz Greenlights "NUDE" Documentary About Treats! Magazine Founder Steve Shaw and Photographer David Bellemere
The feature-length documentary explores modern perceptions of modeling, nude photography, and body image connected to the evolving social media landscape documenting a group of women working as professional models today.

[11/29/16 - 10:54 AM]
"Colbert" & "Corden" Only Late Night Programs to Post Growth in November Sweep, Improve Competitive Positions
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the November sweeps period.

[11/29/16 - 10:35 AM]
"Star Trek: Discovery" Beams Up First Three Cast Members
Doug Jones, Michelle Yeoh and Anthony Rapp are the first to board the series.

[11/29/16 - 10:33 AM]
Dance Phenom Derek Hough and Grammy Award-Winning R&B Singer and Dancer Ne-Yo Join Jennifer Lopez At Judges' Table on NBC's "World of Dance"
The 10-episode series will give dancers the platform to showcase their talents and the opportunity to receive a life-altering grand prize of $1 million.

[11/29/16 - 10:01 AM]
Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-Winning Lin-Manuel Miranda to Serve as Creative Producer and Musical Mastermind of Lionsgate's "The Kingkiller Chronicle" Franchise in Partnership with Author Pat Rothfuss
Miranda and Rothfuss will be intimately involved in the development of the new characters and storylines explored in the TV show.

[11/29/16 - 09:52 AM]
Ovation TV's Dashing Detective Murdoch Returns! Season Ten of "The Artful Detective" Premieres Monday, January 9 at 7PM ET
Set in Toronto at the dawn of the 20th century, "The Artful Detective" is a one-hour drama series that explores the world of Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson).

[11/29/16 - 09:37 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Continues Its Reign for NBC
The Peacock takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[11/29/16 - 09:22 AM]
Bravo Media Launches New Scripted Series "Imposters" in Association with Universal Cable Productions on Tuesday, February 7 at 10PM ET/PT
Inbar Lavi and Rob Heaps star in the series, previously announced as "My So Called Wife."

[11/29/16 - 09:16 AM]
Darren Criss Gives Viewers Exclusive Backstage Access as Multiplatform Host Goes Behind the Scenes for NBC's "Hairspray Live!"
Criss will be the conduit for the millions of fans watching NBC's monumental three-hour production on the network and as well as for those following the goings-on via Facebook Live.

[11/29/16 - 09:16 AM]
BBC America to Air BBC Music Awards on December 14th at 10/9c
The show will tell the story of the past twelve months in music, with headline performances from some of 2016's best-loved artists and featuring some of the year's best-selling songs.

[11/29/16 - 08:39 AM]
"Voice" Is Monday's #1 Show on the Big 4 in Every Key Measure
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, November 28.

[11/29/16 - 08:33 AM]
Starz Integrates Spotify Into Its App Platform Merging the Music and Video Entertainment Experience
Spotify Premium users will be able to login and listen to full tracks while Free users can listen to 30-second track previews.

[11/29/16 - 08:32 AM]
Two-Time Emmy Award-Winning Series "A Crime to Remember" Returns for Thrilling New Season on Investigation Discovery
The series explores the tragic stories of truly mad men and women whose thwarted dreams and repressed passions spiraled into terrible crimes spanning the roaring '20s through the 1970s.

[11/29/16 - 08:18 AM]
ABC's "CMA Country Christmas" Surges by Double Digits Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, November 28.

[11/29/16 - 06:52 AM]
Amazon Studios Orders Two New Original Kids Series "Bug Diaries" and Sid & Marty Krofft's "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters," Exclusively for Prime Video
"We are so excited to bring this beloved series, 'Bug Diaries,' to our customers that highlights important life lessons for our young viewers," said Tara Sorensen.

[11/28/16 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 28
Updates include: Kevin Smith drops out of Amazon's "Buckaroo Banzai" TV series; Larry Wilmore signs overall deal with ABC Studios; and Alex McAulay brings "Lance 2.0" to CBS.

[11/28/16 - 03:05 PM]
Video: "Beaches" Is Back! Premieres January 21 at 8/7c on Lifetime
Grammy(R) and Tony(R) Award winner Idina Menzel and NAACP Image Award winner Nia Long star as lifelong best friends in this contemporary remake of Beaches.

[11/28/16 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Carla Gallo's "Daisy Wick" from "Bones" Guest-Stars on "Rosewood" in a Special Crossover Role, Airing Thursday, Dec. 1
As previously announced, "Bones" returns for its final season on Tuesday, January 3.

[11/28/16 - 11:38 AM]
America's Epic Homefront Battles Are Stars in American Heroes Channel's All-New Series "Blood and Fury: America's Civil War"
Premiering Wednesday, December 14, the series chronicles the definitive story of one of the most extraordinary and bloodiest chapters in American history.

[11/28/16 - 11:18 AM]
Food Network Set to Reboot "Iron Chef America"
The inimitable Alton Brown, Iron Chef America's iconic commentator, is set to return as host and master of ceremonies and also confirmed the news today on his social media platforms.

[11/28/16 - 11:09 AM]
Timely Documentary "Risky Drinking," Offering a New Perspective on Alcohol Use Disorder, and Challenging Viewers to Think About Their Drink This Holiday Season, Debuts Dec. 19 on HBO
Nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. engage in problem drinking at some point in their lives.

[11/28/16 - 10:48 AM]
Showtime(R) Announces Revealing Documentary on Former Star Running Back Lawrence Phillips to Premiere Friday, Dec. 16
The film peels back the curtain on the tragic life of one of America's most talented and most flawed athletes.

[11/28/16 - 10:02 AM]
Limited Drama Series "Big Little Lies" to Debut Feb. 19
Starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgard, Laura Dern, Adam Scott, Zoe Kravitz, James Tupper and Jeffrey Nordling star in the HBO project.







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[11/19/24 - 10:43 AM]
Go Inside the Cheerleading Rivalry Turned Murder-for-Hire Attempt That Shocked the Nation with ID's "The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot"
The two-hour documentary delves into the notorious murder-for-hire plot concocted by Texas mom Wanda Holloway to eliminate her daughter's cheerleading rival.

[11/19/24 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions' Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Mega-Event Makes History with Over 108 Million Live Global Viewers
The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight is the most-streamed sporting event ever, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams, with 38 million concurrent streams in the US.

[11/19/24 - 10:10 AM]
AMC Networks' December Highlights Includes "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point," "Joe Bob's Christmas Carnage" and More!
December also features new seasons of Acorn TV's "Dalgliesh" and "Darby & Joan"; plus new series premieres on AMC+ and Sundance Now including Natalie Dormer thriller "White Lies," "The Newsreader" atarring Sam Reid, and true crime documentary "Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness & The Hare Krishnas."

[11/19/24 - 10:06 AM]
Video: "Hard Knocks in Season with the AFC North" - Official Trailer - Max
For the first time ever, Hard Knocks is taking you behind-the-scenes of the playoff chase with the AFC North.

[11/19/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Paris Has Fallen" - Official Trailer - Hulu
When a terrorist group attacks a high-profile event with the French Minister of Defense as their target, protection officer Vincent Taleb (Tewfik Jallab) finds himself working with street-smart MI6 operative Zara Taylor (Ritu Arya) to save the day.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
National Geographic Charts Future with Bold, New Unscripted Series Slate with Storytelling Dynamism, Technical Innovation and Extraordinary Access at Its Heart
"These new unscripted series epitomize everything National Geographic stands for - bold, captivating storytelling rooted in world-class research and expertise," said Tom McDonald, executive vice president of Global Unscripted and Factual Content.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix's "Squid Game: Unleashed" Arrives December 17
"Squid Game: Unleashed" arrives just in time for the return of "Squid Game Season 2" which hits Netflix on December 26.

[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date for MrBeast's Epic "Beast Games" Competition Series
The competition series is set to debut weekly on Thursday, December 19 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/19/24 - 08:09 AM]
Video: "Biggest Heist Ever" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Their crimes earned them the nickname Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde - and the story only gets weirder in this documentary about the most lucrative heist ever.

[11/19/24 - 08:06 AM]
Apple Original Films Announces Documentary on Legendary Rock Icons Fleetwood Mac
The fully authorized documentary is directed by five-time Academy Award nominee and Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award winner Frank Marshall, and for the first time ever, Grammy Award-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Fleetwood Mac share their extraordinary story in their own words.

[11/19/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ with Showtime Announces Season Three Premiere Date for Emmy-Nominated Series "Yellowjackets"
The season will debut with two episodes on Friday, February 14 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan before its on-air debut on Sunday, February 16.

[11/19/24 - 08:00 AM]
"Juror #2" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max December 20
The film follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma... one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict - or free - the accused killer.

[11/19/24 - 07:13 AM]
Paramount+ Unwraps "'Tis the Season for Streaming" Collection
Highlights include the debut of the streaming service's first original holiday film "Dear Santa."

[11/19/24 - 07:02 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces March 26 Global Premiere Date for "The Studio"
The new 10-episode half-hour comedy stars Seth Rogen, who also serves as writer, director and executive producer alongside Emmy Award nominee Evan Goldberg.

[11/19/24 - 06:23 AM]
Roku Originals Adds Kathryn Hahn, J.K. Simmons, Tony Cavalero, and Anna Garcia to Kevin Hart's "Die Hart" Season Three Cast
The series will premiere exclusively on The Roku Channel on Friday, December 13.