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[10/18/17 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 18
Updates include: Chelsea Handler to wrap Netflix's "Chelsea" by year's end; LisaGay Hamilton tapped for Hulu's "The First"; and Lil Rel Howrey to star in potential FOX comedy.

[10/18/17 - 04:46 PM]
CBS Renews Summer Thriller "Salvation" for Season Two
The series stars Santiago Cabrera, Jennifer Finnigan, Charlie Rowe, Jacqueline Byers, Rachel Drance and Ian Anthony Dale.

[10/18/17 - 03:32 PM]
"Rilakkuma and Kaoru" Will Premiere Globally as Netflix Original Series in Spring 2019
Japan's leading stop motion animation studio dwarf will create a total of 13 episodes in the series, supported by the original character creator Aki Kondo for story development.

[10/18/17 - 02:00 PM]
"Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson" Airs Sunday, October 22, on FOX
The one-hour special celebrates the legendary episode "Homer at the Bat," in addition to Homer Simpson's induction into The National Baseball Hall of Fame earlier this year.

[10/18/17 - 12:19 PM]
Nat Geo WILD's "Savage Kingdom: Uprising" Continues to Push the Boundaries of Wildlife Storytelling
Emmy-nominated actor Charles Dance returns to narrate Savage Kingdom: Uprising, a rare look at warring animal clans battling for survival in a remote region of Africa that is drying up after years of flood-soaked abundance.

[10/18/17 - 11:57 AM]
Video: Josie and the Pussycats Make a Fur-ocious Return to Season Two of "Riverdale" with a New Rendition of "Milkshake" by Kelis
As the gang gathers for "Retro Night," the Pussycats perform a rendition of the song "Milkshake" by Kelis while a packed crowd looks on.

[10/18/17 - 11:44 AM]
Lifetime and NeueHouse Madison Square Women's Forum Partner on Luminaries Screening and Conversation Series
The "Luminaries" screening series will be made available to NeueHouse members, followed by a moderated conversation featuring some of the film's stars and creative teams.

[10/18/17 - 11:01 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network to Air "Queen Sugar" Finale After-Show Special Hosted by Oprah Winfrey Wednesday, November 15
Hosted by Oprah Winfrey, who is also an executive producer on the popular drama, the after-show special will feature exclusive interviews with DuVernay, the ensemble cast and an audience of fans.

[10/18/17 - 10:50 AM]
Velocity Partners with The National Compassion Fund Las Vegas to Support Las Vegas Victims at Velocity's "Barrett-Jackson Live"
Throughout the 21 hours of live coverage, Velocity will offer a Text-To-Donate initiative inviting viewers to text VEGAS to 707070 to support The National Compassion Fund Las Vegas.

[10/18/17 - 10:30 AM]
Tony Award Winner Jane Krakowski and Emmy Award Nominee Chris Diamantopoulos Join Cast of FOX's Live Musical Event, "A Christmas Story Live!," Airing Sunday, December 17, on FOX
Krakowski will play "Miss Shields," the teacher of nine-year-old "Ralphie Parker"; and Diamantopoulos will portray "Ralphie's" dad.

[10/18/17 - 10:21 AM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere New Drama Series "The Chi" on Sunday, January 7 at 10 PM ET/PT
The series explores the humanity behind the headlines sensationalizing the South Side of Chicago.

[10/18/17 - 10:03 AM]
Alicia Keys Makes Her Triumphant Return as 15-Time Grammy Award Winner Reclaims a Red Chair on Season 14 of "The Voice"
Keys will be joined by Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson, who will be making her coaching debut on "The Voice."

[10/18/17 - 09:38 AM]
E!'s Long-Running Comedy Franchise "Fashion Police" Hands Out Its Last Violation as Series Finale Special Airs Monday, November 27 at 8:00PM ET/PT
Over the past 20 years, the show has welcomed some of the most notable celebrities from the worlds of fashion, entertainment and sports.

[10/18/17 - 09:32 AM]
Video: Andy Samberg, Judy Greer and More Join "Lady Dynamite" - See the All-New Trailer for Season 2!
This season finds our precious Maria embarking on her greatest adventure ever - love.

[10/18/17 - 08:45 AM]
Freeform Commits to "Alone Together," Greenlights Second Season Ahead of January 10 Series Premiere
"'Alone Together' is easily the best show ever made," said The Lonely Island's Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. "If you don't watch it, you're a fool. There are 4 million shows on TV, but this is the only one worth watching."

[10/18/17 - 08:13 AM]
First Performers Announced for "The 51st Annual CMA Awards," Airing Wednesday, November 8, on the ABC Television Network
Fans will enjoy special performances by CMA Awards nominees Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett and Underwood.

[10/18/17 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "This Is Us" Keeps NBC on Top
The Peacock's top drama is up year-to-year among adults 18-49.

[10/18/17 - 07:49 AM]
Freeform Doubles Down on the Laughs with Brand-New Wednesday Night Comedy Block
Look for newcomers "grown-ish" and "Alone Together" on said night as Freeform further reveals its 2018 plans.

[10/18/17 - 07:13 AM]
The Irwin Family Comes Home to Animal Planet
Animal Planet will work together with the Irwin family to develop and produce the television projects that will bring them back to Animal Planet across the network's platforms.

[10/18/17 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Bright: Ward & Jakoby" - Will Smith in Netflix's Action-Packed Feature Film "Bright"
This December, Will Smith and Joel Edgerton bring the heat (and some hardcore deadly magic) to fans across the world in the Netflix film.

[10/18/17 - 07:01 AM]
Music Legend Diana Ross to Receive the "American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement" at the "2017 American Music Awards(R)," Sunday, November 19, on ABC
A seven-time American Music Award winner, Ms. Ross has a long-standing connection to the AMAs.

[10/18/17 - 06:41 AM]
"American Chopper" Brings Motorcycle Mania Back to the Discovery Channel in 2018
"'American Chopper' was one of Discovery's most popular series ever," said Rich Ross. "Everyone is eager to see what the Teutul family has been up to. This winter, you'll find out."

[10/18/17 - 06:15 AM]
Backstreet Boys and Phillip Phillips Join Can't-Miss Performance Lineup for "2017 CMT Artists of the Year"
The evening will feature performances from the honorees, as well as Andra Day, Common, Lee Ann Womack and Little Big Town.

[10/17/17 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 17
Updates include: Danny Pino tapped for FX's "Sons of Anarchy" spin-off; Shakira Barrera bound for Netflix's "GLOW"; and Facebook commits to "Five Points" drama.

[10/17/17 - 01:54 PM]
2017 ALCS on FOX & FS1 Averaging 5,815,000 Viewers, Off to Best Start Since 2013
FOX Sports spins the numbers for its ALCS coverage to date.

[10/17/17 - 01:35 PM]
Oxygen Media's Two-Night Special "Dahmer on Dahmer: A Serial Killer Speaks" Premieres Saturday, November 11 at 7PM ET/PT
"'Dahmer on Dahmer: A Serial Killer Speaks' catapults viewers into Jeffrey Dahmer's psyche, providing a unique look at the life of a serial killer that shook the nation," said Rod Aissa.

[10/17/17 - 01:01 PM]
Season Three of "UnREAL" Returns February 26
In the new season, Caitlin FitzGerald takes the reins as Everlasting's female "suitress," Serena.

[10/17/17 - 01:00 PM]
First Table Read of ABC's "Roseanne" Revival
The cast of the iconic comedy series "Roseanne" gathers for their first table read for the revival's premiere episode entitled "Twenty Years to Life."

[10/17/17 - 12:31 PM]
"Nightline" Wins in Total Viewers for Third Week in a Row This Season
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 9-13.

[10/17/17 - 12:24 PM]
"Engaging Father Christmas" Premieres November 12, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Based on the series of Father Christmas books by Robin Jones Gunn, the film is a sequel to last year's highly rated "Finding Father Christmas."

[10/17/17 - 12:22 PM]
Freeform Throws the Ultimate Night in with "Movie Night with Karlie Kloss" to Premiere December 28
Taking the ultimate movie night to the next level, the supermodel, tech guru and fashion icon will invite some of her closest friends for an evening of movies, games, baking and fun, all while watching some of the most beloved "movie night" films.

[10/17/17 - 11:53 AM]
"The Gifted" Marks Television's Highest-Rated Fall Debut in Monday 9PM Time Period in Live + 7 Day Ratings in Three Years
FOX further spins the numbers for the week of October 2-8.

[10/17/17 - 11:18 AM]
ABC Claims 8 of the Week's Top 20 Entertainment Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of October 9-15.

[10/17/17 - 11:06 AM]
"The Late Show" Wins Late Night for the Third Straight Week to Start the Season
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 9-13.

[10/17/17 - 11:05 AM]
TBS Announces Programming at New York Comedy Festival
Located at the new hotel property PUBLIC, the TBS Comedy HUB will serve as the festival's headquarters, where fans and NYCF attendees can gain free access to exclusive TBS-curated programming, including all-star talent and fan-forward experiences.

[10/17/17 - 10:49 AM]
CBS Wins in Viewers for the Third Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for the week of October 9-15.

[10/17/17 - 10:17 AM]
"DreamWorks Trolls Holiday" Spreads Musical Cheer as Animated Special Arrives Friday, Nov. 24 on NBC
"DreamWorks Trolls Holiday" marks the return of Anna Kendrick as the voice of Poppy, Justin Timberlake as Branch and Zooey Deschanel as Bridget.

[10/17/17 - 09:38 AM]
With "SNF" #1 Overall & "This Is Us," "Voice" & "Will & Grace" Ranking as 4 of the Top 10 Entertainment Shows, NBC Wins Week of Oct. 9-15
NBC spins the numbers for the week of October 9-15.

[10/17/17 - 09:31 AM]
Freeform Gets Hitched to "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings," Network Greenlights Seven New Episodes of Unscripted Series to Premiere Spring 2018
On the heels of the breakout special that aired in May 2017, "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings" garnered nearly three million views across linear and digital, making it Freeform's highest-rated unscripted TV special to date.

[10/17/17 - 09:27 AM]
"48 Hours: Operation Murder" Is Saturday's #1 Non-Sports Program with Viewers for Third Week This Season
CBS News spins the numbers for Saturday, October 14.

[10/17/17 - 09:27 AM]
On Its First Night in Brooklyn, ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Scores Season Highs
ABC spins the late-night numbers for Monday, October 16.

[10/17/17 - 09:06 AM]
"Tonight Show" Wins the Late-Night Ratings Week of Oct. 9-13 in 18-49 with Its Biggest Margins in Three Weeks
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 9-13.

[10/17/17 - 09:01 AM]
FOX Taps iHeartMedia for "The Four: Battle for Stardom"
The campaign combines the multiplatform scale and reach of both companies, aligning the power of the FOX broadcast network with iHeartMedia's national footprint, which includes its more than 850 live radio stations across the country.

[10/17/17 - 09:01 AM]
"Big Hero 6 The Series" Launches with Primetime TV Movie "Baymax Returns," Monday, November 20, Simultaneously on Disney XD and Disney Channel
Immediately following the TV movie, two special full-length preview episodes of "Big Hero 6 The Series" will debut exclusively on the DisneyNOW app and Disney XD VOD.

[10/17/17 - 08:55 AM]
"60 Minutes" Edition That Moved Congress and the President Makes the Nielsen Top 5
CBS News spins the numbers for Sunday, October 15.

[10/17/17 - 08:46 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" Matches Season Highs in Homes and Women 25-54
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of October 2-6.

[10/17/17 - 08:34 AM]
ABC Tops Monday with Disney Night on "DWTS" and Healthy Results for "The Good Doctor"
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, October 16.

[10/17/17 - 08:25 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos Once Again
Plus: second place ABC sees week-to-week growth from "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Good Doctor" among adults 18-49.

[10/17/17 - 08:21 AM]
NBC Wins Monday Among the Big 4 in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, October 16.

[10/17/17 - 08:00 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Orders "South Side" to Series
At its core, "South Side" is an ensemble workplace comedy set in and around a rent-to-own store in the working class neighborhood of Englewood on the South Side of Chicago.







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[11/18/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Apple Cider Vinegar" - Official Teaser - Netflix
This is a true-ish story based on a lie, about the rise and fall of a wellness empire; the culture that built it up and the people who tore it down.

[11/18/24 - 10:22 AM]
Hulu Originals & Exclusives Winter Slate
Newly announced premieres include "Light Shop" (December 4) and "Paris Has Fallen" (December 6).

[11/18/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Cookie, Cupcake, Cake" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Hosts Buddy Valastro and Samantha Seneviratne present "Cookie, Cupcake, Cake," a high-stakes baking competition where pro baker duos tackle sweet challenges.

[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Sets January Premiere Dates, with Spotlight on Series Debuts of "Going Dutch" and "Doc," and February Kicks Off with "FOX's Super Week"
The midseason schedule on FOX starts Thursday, January 2 with the series premiere of the all-new Denis Leary workplace comedy, "Going Dutch," preceded by the season premiere of Joel McHale's hit series, "Animal Control," together building a new Thursday night comedy block on FOX.

[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
Four CBS Daytime Shows Post Year-Over-Year Growth
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" has also retained its #1 status with a 16% increase in total viewers vs. last year.

[11/18/24 - 09:09 AM]
Apple TV+ Greenlights "Cape Fear" from Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg
The new series will be written and showrun by Nick Antosca and executive produced by Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, with Academy Award winner Javier Bardem starring and executive producing.

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Max Original Comedy Special "Rose Matafeo: On and On and On" Debuts December 19
"I had laryngitis at the time of taping and was on a heavy dose of steroids," said Matafeo. "I accept no responsibility for this performance, except if it's praise and then I'll take that."

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
In "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It," Fortune shares hilarious stories from her life, including her "romantic" honeymoon with her wife and her reflections on no longer being her mom's surrogate husband.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Piano Lesson" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
A brewing battle over the fate of an heirloom piano threatens to tear a family apart in this drama based on August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Cake Toppers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Hosted by the ultimate cake boss, Buddy Valastro, "Cake Toppers" is the ultimate clash of the country's best cake artists as they compete to design moving, flaming, flashing, and sometimes even flying cake creations!

[11/18/24 - 07:31 AM]
WWE "Monday Night Raw" Debuts on Netflix Live from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on January 6, 2025
The premiere episode will feature some of the biggest names in WWE such as John Cena, Undisputed WWE Champion "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Bianca Belair, in addition to many other Superstars and surprise guests.

[11/18/24 - 07:30 AM]
NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Unveils Star-Studded Performer Lineup for Annual Tree-Lighting Telecast
Audiences will be treated to festive performances from an all-star lineup of musical guests featuring Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, and Thalia.

[11/18/24 - 06:30 AM]
"Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let's Play!" Announces First-Ever International Tour Kicking Off in the UK in Early 2025
This immersive concert experience for kids and families will feature an interactive musical performance that includes singing, dancing, 3D special effects, and acrobatics with performances of cirque-level quality, all designed for Disney Jr.'s most devoted young fans.

[11/18/24 - 06:03 AM]
Presenters Announced for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and is available next day on Hulu.

[11/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Helicopter Heist" - Special Teaser - Netflix
Two childhood friends decide to try one last heist - to rob millions from Sweden's safest cash depot without getting caught. Based on a true story.