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[02/22/18 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 22
Updates include: NBC flips time periods for "A.P. Bio," "Champions"; Taye Diggs cast in The CW's "Spencer"; and Bellamy Young to topline "False Profits" for ABC.

[02/22/18 - 07:13 PM]
CMT Announces "Nashville's" Midseason Premiere on June 7, Followed by Series-Ending Finale July 26
When the series returns this summer, "Nashville" will feature two new recurring roles with the additions of Ronny Cox and Mia Maestro.

[02/22/18 - 06:02 PM]
VH1's Emmy(R) Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" Ru-veals New Cast for Historic 10th Season
The supersized season of "RuPaul's Drag Race" premieres on Thursday, March 22 and will feature 90-minute episodes, giving fans more fashion, lip-syncs and drag than ever before.

[02/22/18 - 02:49 PM]
Tony and Emmy Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth Is Ready to Kill It on Season Two of NBC's "Trial & Error"
The premiere for the second season of "Trial & Error" will be announced at a later date.

[02/22/18 - 02:48 PM]
CNBC's "Back in the Game" Will Premiere on Tuesday, 3/13/18
From executive producer Michael Strahan and hosted by Alex Rodriguez, "Back in the Game" pairs ex-athletes in serious financial distress with money-savvy mentors who can help them get back on their feet.

[02/22/18 - 02:16 PM]
Team USA Women's Hockey Gold Medal Victory Is Most Watched Late-Night Show in NBCSN History
NBC further spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 21.

[02/22/18 - 02:09 PM]
Bravo Media Takes Center Stage in the All New Original Docuseries "Your Husband Is Cheating on Us" Premiering Sunday, April 1 at 9PM ET/PT
The docuseries follows mega-producer JD Lawrence and his top-tier theater company through all the five-star action and juicy drama that comes with launching a new stage production.

[02/22/18 - 12:42 PM]
Paramount Network Delivers Strong Ratings in Its First Month Led by Original Event Series, "Waco"
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[02/22/18 - 12:10 PM]
"Restored by the Fords" Wraps First Season on HGTV with Solid Ratings Performance
HGTV further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[02/22/18 - 10:53 AM]
"Tough Mudder: Tougher Together" Premieres Thursday, March 15 on The CW
The broadcast special will be preceded by five digital episodes, premiering on CW Seed, The CW's digital network, on Thursday, March 8.

[02/22/18 - 10:39 AM]
Video: BBC America's "Killing Eve" Debuts First Teaser Trailer
Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer star in thriller penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and produced by Sally Woodward Gentle's Sid Gentle Productions.

[02/22/18 - 10:35 AM]
CNBC's New Primetime Series "Staten Island Hustle" Debuts April 11 at 10PM ET/PT
The six episode entrepreneurial series follows a group of animated friends and businessmen from Staten Island who have yet to come up with an idea or product too far-fetched for them to invest in.

[02/22/18 - 10:34 AM]
Showtime Sports(R) Launches New Digital Talk Show "Below the Belt"
The twice-monthly, 30-minute show debuts on Wednesday, February 28 on Showtime Sports digital platforms, days before American heavyweight Deontay Wilder defends his WBC title against Luis Ortiz.

[02/22/18 - 10:25 AM]
"Fast N' Loud" Is Turning Up the Torque with All-New Episodes Returning to Discovery Channel on Monday, March 12th
This season, Richard and the Monkeys are tuning into a whole new groove at Gas Monkey Garage with bigger builds and higher horsepower.

[02/22/18 - 10:18 AM]
Tiffany Haddish to Host "2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards"
The 2018 categories and nominees will be announced at a later date.

[02/22/18 - 09:30 AM]
"Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards" Primetime Special to Air on OWN Saturday, March 3
For over a decade, the star-studded celebration has been at the forefront of honoring Hollywood's most creative and accomplished African-American female visionaries, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

[02/22/18 - 09:17 AM]
Food Network Announces First-Ever Fantasy Kitchen Giveaway
This first-ever sweepstakes which launches today will be accompanied by a multi-platform experience including content and promotion across Food Network's linear, digital and print platforms, as well as across additional Scripps Networks Interactive channels.

[02/22/18 - 09:11 AM]
Season 7A of CNBC's "Secret Lives of the Super Rich" Will Premiere on Wednesday, 3/7/18
Reported by CNBC's Robert Frank, the series unlocks the mansion gates and scores you the ultimate VIP access to a world inhabited by the wealthiest people on the planet.

[02/22/18 - 09:03 AM]
"Hamilton" Vet and Tony-Winning Producer Brandon Victor Dixon Stars as Judas in NBC's "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" Easter Sunday
Also joining the cast are Tony nominee Ben Daniels as Pontius Pilate, Tony nominee Norm Lewis as Caiaphas, Broadway veteran Jason Tam as Peter, "M. Butterfly" star Jin Ha as Annas and Swedish rock star Erik Gronwall as Simon Zealotes.

[02/22/18 - 08:20 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, Winter Olympics Top Charts
The Peacock claims top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/22/18 - 08:06 AM]
ID Announces Premiere of All-New Series "Evil Talks: Chilling Confessions"
The series takes viewers inside the interrogation room to witness first-hand the clever tactics employed by detectives in hopes of securing a criminal confession.

[02/22/18 - 07:58 AM]
Season Three of "Death Row Stories" Kicks Off March 18, Exclusively on HLN
Seasons one and two aired on CNN.

[02/22/18 - 07:58 AM]
Comedy Central Renews "Drunk History" for a Sixth Season
"They say history is written by the victors, but after five seasons, it's now clear that it is best told by drunken comedians," said Kent Alterman.

[02/22/18 - 07:53 AM]
Viewers Flock to Hallmark Channel for "2018 American Rescue Dog Show," Demonstrating That Rescues Are the Country's Top Dogs
The Hallmark Channel further spins the numbers for Monday, February 19.

[02/22/18 - 07:39 AM]
Video: Life Is a Battle, Here's How Hers Began - "Roxanne Roxanne" Trailer Debut
In the early 1980s, the most feared battle MC in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenage girl with the weight of the world on her shoulders.

[02/22/18 - 07:31 AM]
Disney Junior's Reimagined "Muppet Babies" Animated Series to Debut Friday, March 23
Set in the vibrant playroom of an urban brownstone with an expansive backyard, the Muppet Babies have everything they need at their fingertips to lead them on their fantastical adventures.

[02/22/18 - 06:31 AM]
Video: Jared Leto Descends Into the World of the Yazuka - "The Outsider" Trailer Debut
Set in post-WWII Japan, an imprisoned American soldier (Leto) is released with the help of his Yakuza cellmate.

[02/21/18 - 11:50 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 21
Updates include: Russell Hornsby to star in FOX's "Infamy"; Damon Wayans, Jr. tapped as lead in CBS comedy pilot; and Quinta Brunson cast in The CW's "The End of the World as We Know It."

[02/21/18 - 09:01 PM]
Bon Jovi to Perform and Receive Honor at iHeartRadio Music Awards; Camila Cabello and Chance The Rapper Also to Be Honored
Previously announced performers include Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello and Charlie Puth.

[02/21/18 - 03:50 PM]
Oxygen Media's "In Ice Cold Blood" Hosted by Ice-T Premieres Sunday, April 1 at 7PM ET/PT
The series spotlights shocking true stories involving sex, money, murder - or a fatal cocktail of all three.

[02/21/18 - 03:32 PM]
Attention Cloud 9 Shoppers: "Superstore" Renewed for a Fourth Season
"'Superstore' is one of our signature NBC comedies, and we're so pleased to be bringing it back for the 2018-19 season," Jennifer Salke said.

[02/21/18 - 02:30 PM]
"Beyond" Soars to New Season Highs with Its Best Numbers in Over 1 Year
Freeform further spins the numbers for Thursday, February 15.

[02/21/18 - 02:26 PM]
Lindsey Vonn's Final Olympic Downhill Leads NBC Olympics to 8% Increase Over Comparable Sochi Olympics Telecast
NBC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 20.

[02/21/18 - 01:58 PM]
"America's Got Talent" Is Back for a 13th Season
Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Mel B are all returning as judges while Tyra Banks is also due back as the show's host.

[02/21/18 - 12:12 PM]
Hallmark Hall of Fame Original Film "The Beach House" World Premiere April 28 on Hallmark Channel
Andie MacDowell, Minka Kelly, Chad Michael Murray and Makenzie Vega stars in this timeless tale about life, love and relationships.

[02/21/18 - 11:19 AM]
Video: Jim Brockmire Takes New Orleans by Storm in "Brockmire" Season 2 Trailer
Season 2 premieres on IFC Wednesday, April 25 at 10:00/9:00c, with eight episodes airing weekly.

[02/21/18 - 09:42 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Flint Town" on Netflix March 2
In the aftermath of the Flint water crisis, "Flint Town" takes an intimate look at the state of policing in America through the lens of the Flint Police Department.

[02/21/18 - 09:06 AM]
As People Around the United States Fight This Year's Influenza Virus, Discovery Shines a Light on Three Deadly Viruses and Their Potential for Catastrophic Outbreaks in "Invisible Killers"
Look for the three specials back-to-back on Thursday, March 29.

[02/21/18 - 09:04 AM]
Bravo Media's Southern Socialites Are Back When "Southern Charm" Returns for Season 5 Thursday, April 5 at 9PM ET/PT
Join the Southern socialites Craig Conover, Kathryn Dennis, Cameran Eubanks, Austen Kroll, Thomas Ravenel, and Shep Rose as they welcome a new member, Chelsea Meissner, into the group and embark on another season of living the highlife in the low country.

[02/21/18 - 09:01 AM]
2018 National Women's Soccer League Game of the Week Begins Saturday, March 24 on Lifetime
Featuring Jenn Hildreth, Aly Wagner, and Dalen Cuff, the NWSL Game of the Week on Lifetime will air Saturdays beginning at 3:30pm ET with a pregame show leading up to kickoff at 3:50pm ET.

[02/21/18 - 08:37 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: Winter Olympics Continue Win Streak for NBC
The Peacock rides its primetime coverage to the top spot in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/21/18 - 08:37 AM]
Netflix Signs New Four Picture Deal with Jay and Mark Duplass
"The Untitled Duplass Brothers Ray Romano Project," the first film on the newly struck deal, will be released later this year.

[02/21/18 - 08:10 AM]
American Political Drama Series "Madam Secretary" to Premiere on WE tv Starting Wednesday, March 7 at 7PM
Beginning the following week, Wednesday, March 14, the series will air during all-day binge-a-thons on Wednesdays from 10am-4:00am ET/PT.

[02/21/18 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Danger, Will Robinson! Netflix Releases First Look at "Lost in Space," Launching on Earth on April 13
Netflix provided NASA with access to the pilot episode, which was transmitted 12 days ago to the International Space Station for astronauts to view during their leisure time.

[02/21/18 - 06:06 AM]
Amazon Studios to Adapt "Consider Phlebas," First Novel of the "Culture" Series, for Television
The series will be adapted by Dennis Kelly with Plan B Entertainment slated to produce and the Estate of Iain Banks attached as executive producer.

[02/21/18 - 05:32 AM]
Ten More Presenters Announced for 90th Oscars(R)
The additional presenters include Gal Gadot, Mark Hamill, Armie Hammer, Oscar Isaac, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gina Rodriguez, Eva Marie Saint, Wes Studi, Kelly Marie Tran and Zendaya.

[02/20/18 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 20
Updates include: Jay Hernandez to lead "Magnum, P.I." reboot at CBS; Lauren Cohan to star in ABC's "Whiskey Cavalier"; and Walton Goggins to topline "L.A. Confidential" at CBS.

[02/20/18 - 03:36 PM]
Miranda Otto Has Been Cast in the Netflix Original Series the "Untitled Sabrina Project," Based on the Archie Comics Graphic Novel "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"
Zelda Spellman (Otto) is Sabrina's sterner witch aunt (the other being Hilda, played by Lucy Davis).

[02/20/18 - 03:31 PM]
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Are Heading to TV
Based on the hit comic book series, the animated project follows the adventures of nine-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette, an African-America girl who teams up with her crimson-colored dinosaur and uses her smarts to save the day.

[02/20/18 - 02:30 PM]
Disney Channel's Original Movie "Zombies" Reaches 10.3 Million Viewers Over the Holiday Weekend
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, February 16.







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[11/12/24 - 12:31 PM]
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Chin Han, Hoa Xuande, Justin Chien, Amanda Zhou, Crystal Yu, Kelemete Misipeka, Lourdes Faberes and Rekha Sharma have joined the cast of the upcoming second season, which is currently in production in partnership with Nickelodeon.

[11/12/24 - 12:06 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 4: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" Enters the Ring; "Meet Me Next Christmas" Unwraps #1
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[11/12/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae" - Official Trailer - Hulu
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[11/12/24 - 11:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special"
The one-hour special will premiere on November 19 on Prime Video.

[11/12/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Nutcrackers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
It's beginning to look a lot like ch-aos. Ben Stiller stars in "Nutcrackers," premiering November 29 on Hulu.

[11/12/24 - 11:00 AM]
New Daytime Drama Series "Beyond the Gates" to Premiere Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 on CBS
The series is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States.

[11/12/24 - 10:34 AM]
"Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" to Debut This Sunday, November 17th on FOX Nation
Premiering in two parts, the first four episodes will roll out weekly, beginning on Sunday, with the final four to run in April-May 2025, spanning the Holy season.

[11/12/24 - 10:14 AM]
Donnie Wahlberg Returns with a New Season of ID's "Very Scary People" Beginning Sunday, December 15 at 9 PM ET/PT
Hosted and executive produced by Wahlberg, eight new episodes reveal extraordinary insight into the twisted crimes committed by some of America's most heinous individuals.

[11/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome" Debuts November 23
James Acaster explores his love/hate relationship with standup by relinquishing control of his set and accepting a healthy dose of audience interference - aka heckling.

[11/12/24 - 09:00 AM]
New Year, New Season! Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Harlem" Season Three
After a shocking Season Two finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, the news is finally out that Harlem will return for Season Three at the top of next year on January 23, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/12/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mary" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this coming-of-age religious epic, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee to save his life.

[11/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer & Photos for Upcoming Original Film "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"
Two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

[11/12/24 - 08:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Surveilled" Debuts November 20
The film tracks Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a center of espionage cybertechnology.

[11/12/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Human Vs. Hamster" - Official Trailer - Max
Never underestimate the competition.

[11/12/24 - 07:00 AM]
Video: New Clip from "An Almost Christmas Story," Directed by David Lowery and Produced by Alfonso Cuaron
Directed by David Lowery and produced by five-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, this animated short is the third and final installment in Cuarón's holiday shorts collection for Disney+.