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[07/11/18 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 11
Updates include: Madison Lawlor, Mia Serafino to lead "Juicy Stories" at E!; Frankie Shaw, Gary Lennon latest to sign overall deals; and Meredith Vieira to host syndicated game show "25 Words or Less."

[07/11/18 - 05:30 PM]
Christina Applegate to Star in "Dead to Me"
The latest Netflix original is billed as a dark comedy about a powerful friendship that blossoms between a tightly wound widow and a free spirit with a shocking secret.

[07/11/18 - 03:13 PM]
Julia Garner and Juno Temple Join Cast of Bravo Media's "Dirty John"
They'll play the daughters of Debra Newell (Connie Britton), who are both skeptical about their mother's relationship with John Meehan (Eric Bana).

[07/11/18 - 12:30 PM]
Dennis Rodman, Martha Stewart Added to Dais for "Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis"
Previously announced Roasters include Nikki Glaser, Lil Rel Howery, Dom Irrera, Edward Norton, Kevin Pollak, Jeff Ross and Cybill Shepherd.

[07/11/18 - 12:25 PM]
Master Craftsman Tim McClellan Blends Modern Home Renovation with an Old West Twist in New DIY Network Series "Boomtown Builder"
Premiering Wednesday, August 8, the eight-episode season features Tim as he draws ideas from the vivid history of each property to complete beautiful renovations for clients in the once-mining towns of Cottonwood and Jerome.

[07/11/18 - 12:02 PM]
Summer Gets Sweeter with the Return of "Kids Baking Championship" on Food Network
Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman return on the new season to challenge the skills of the bakers, ranging in age from 10 to 13, in difficult dessert trials to see who will make it to the top tier of the competition.

[07/11/18 - 11:37 AM]
"South Park" Season 22 to Premiere Wednesday, September 26
The network will also be bringing two "South Park" activations to Comic-Con in San Diego - Cartman's Escape Room and the Member Berries Challenge.

[07/11/18 - 11:35 AM]
"Bar Rescue" Special in Puerto Rico Premieres Sunday, July 22 on Paramount Network
Along with special guests Mark Cuban, J.J. Barea, Bethenny Frankel, Luis Guzmán, Chef Jose Enrique, and Bernie Williams, Taffer and his crew also rebuild the local community center in Loiza, Puerto Rico, including the basketball courts and baseball field.

[07/11/18 - 11:34 AM]
Diane Lane Set to Star in FX Drama Series Pilot "Y"
Barry Keoghan, Imogen Poots, Lashana Lynch, Juliana Canfield and Marin Ireland will also star in the small screen take on the acclaimed comic series "Y: The Last Man."

[07/11/18 - 09:41 AM]
Michael C. Hall, Cleopatra Coleman and Bokeem Woodbine Join Boyd Holbrook in the Cast of "In the Shadow of the Moon"
The Netflix film follows a Philly police officer who struggles with a lifelong obsession to track a mysterious serial killer whose crimes defy explanation.

[07/11/18 - 09:36 AM]
Ashley Graham Joins as New Host of Lifetime's "American Beauty Star"
She'll succeed Adriana Lima from the show's freshman run.

[07/11/18 - 09:01 AM]
ABC's "Family Food Fight" Is Cooking Up Some Competition, Nationwide Search Kicks Off for Culinary Competition Series
Family teams will pull out their best culinary moves in the kitchen, serving up authentic family dishes and drama.

[07/11/18 - 08:45 AM]
Pedro Morelli's "The Faction" Is the New Netflix Brazilian Original Series
Set in the 90s, the thriller will follow the story of Cristina, an honest and dedicated lawyer that finds that her missing brother has been jailed for years and is a leader of an ascendant criminal faction.

[07/11/18 - 08:43 AM]
VH1's Emmy-Nominated "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party" Season Two Returns with Back-to-Back Episodes on Wednesday, August 1st at 9PM and 9:30PM ET/PT
The dynamic duo continue to light up the kitchen by putting a personal spin on favorite dishes to create a themed meal with celebrity friends.

[07/11/18 - 08:32 AM]
Dive Into an All-New Season of Discovery's "Cash Cab" with a Special Shark Week Episode on July 27 at 7PM ET/PT
The new season launches with a celebration for the 30th anniversary of Discovery's "Shark Week" and puts the player's knowledge to the test on all things sharks.

[07/11/18 - 08:16 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "America's Got Talent" Continue Win Streak
The Peacock continues its reign in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/11/18 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Just Be You - "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser" Trailer and Key Art Debut
The Netflix movie is billed as a modern rom-com retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story set in high school.

[07/11/18 - 07:35 AM]
Netflix Announces New Argentine Original Series, "Puerta 7"
The series is an unflinching exploration of Argentina's infamous (and world famous) soccer barra bravas, which sit the nexus of sports, national politics, and organized crime.

[07/11/18 - 07:04 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Extinction" Starring Michael Pena and Lizzy Caplan and Directed by Ben Young
The Netflix original movie will launch on Friday, July 27.

[07/11/18 - 06:56 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets Sinister Summer Lineup with Four All-New Series and Five Returning Favorites
Newcomer "Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep" will help kick things off on Tuesday, July 31 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/10/18 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 10
Updates include: Rosario Dawson to lead "Briarpatch" at USA; Jason Momoa to topline Apple's "See"; and TBS to bring "Quantum & Woody" to the small screen.

[07/10/18 - 04:38 PM]
Aden Young and Sam Trammell Headline Cast of "Reckoning" as Filming Commences in Sydney Australia
"Reckoning" explores the darkest corners of the human psyche through the eyes of two fathers, one of whom is a serial-killer.

[07/10/18 - 02:00 PM]
Freeform Begins Production on "Motherland" (Working Title) Pilot from Gary Sanchez Productions and Freeform Studios
Taylor Hickson, Amalia Holm, Kelcey Mawema, Jessica Sutton and Demetria McKinney star in the project, set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the U.S. government to fight for their country.

[07/10/18 - 01:24 PM]
"MTV Floribama Shore" Returns with Its Highest Rated Episode Ever
MTV spins the numbers for Monday, July 9.

[07/10/18 - 12:32 PM]
Discovery Chronicles the Harrowing Story and Extraordinary Rescue of the Thai Soccer Team That Is Captivating the World in "Operation Thai Cave Rescue"
The one-hour special premieres this Friday, July 13 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/10/18 - 12:00 PM]
Season Two of Freeform's Buddy-Comedy "Alone Together" Premieres August 1
The Lonely Island executive produced series will run for five weeks with two brand-new episodes debuting each week.

[07/10/18 - 10:39 AM]
Prepare for the Purge: USA Network Brings Immersive "Purge City" Emporium to San Diego Comic-Con
Based on the worldwide phenomenon film franchise, the series will debut on USA on Tuesday, September 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/10/18 - 10:23 AM]
"Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy" Opens for Business Thursday, August 23 on Sony Crackle
Plus: look for a special advance debut on Amazon Fire TV through the Sony Crackle app starting Monday, August 13.

[07/10/18 - 10:12 AM]
Dee Rees' "The Last Thing He Wanted" Rounds Out Cast
The story is based on the 1996 novel by Joan Didion and centers on hardscrabble journalist Elena McMahon who finds herself on dangerous ground as the Iran Contra Affair's arms for drugs plot reaches its tipping point.

[07/10/18 - 10:02 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders News-Magazine Pilot from Amanda de Cadenet
Through candid interviews, culturally relevant guests and unexpected insights, "Now What with Amanda de Cadenet" will help viewers understand the present...and get ready for the future.

[07/10/18 - 09:43 AM]
New York Baker Ashley Foxen Takes Bite-Sized Creativity to the Next Level in Food Network Series "Reality Cupcakes"
New York baker Ashley Foxen is known for creating unique, unexpected cupcakes that resemble whatever her clients imagine.

[07/10/18 - 09:38 AM]
Netflix and Jason Bateman's Production Banner, Aggregate, Enter Into a Multi-Year Overall Deal For Film and Television
Bateman has had a long relationship with Netflix, currently serving as a director, executive producer and star of the Netflix original drama series "Ozark."

[07/10/18 - 09:28 AM]
Oxygen Media's "Cold Justice" Returns with All New Episodes Beginning Saturday, August 4 at 6 PM ET/PT
The "Cold Justice" team has worked with local law enforcement from across the country on over 65 cases, and has successfully helped bring about 37 arrests and 18 convictions.

[07/10/18 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Official Trailer - Hulu Original "Castle Rock" from J.J. Abrams and Stephen King
"Castle Rock" is an original story that combines the mythological scale and intimate character storytelling of King's best-loved works, weaving an epic saga of darkness and light, played out on a few square miles of Maine woodland.

[07/10/18 - 09:01 AM]
Lionsgate Television Group Inks Deal with "Dear White People" Creator Justin Simien to Develop Original Series
The deal follows the recently announced third season renewal of the hit series "Dear White People."

[07/10/18 - 09:00 AM]
Netflix Announces Global Stand-Up Comedy Event Series for 2019
Netflix will bring together 47 comedians from 13 regions in an unprecedented stand-up comedy event series premiering in 2019.

[07/10/18 - 08:30 AM]
E!'s "Ashlee+Evan" Premieres Sunday September 9th at 10PM ET/PT
The cinematic docu-drama follows Ashlee Simpson-Ross and Evan Ross as they juggle their lives as soul mates, parents, musicians and artists.

[07/10/18 - 08:16 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "The Bachelorette" Top Charts
The Alphabet leads the news disrupted night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/10/18 - 08:02 AM]
Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" Grows to New Season Highs
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Monday, July 2.

[07/10/18 - 08:00 AM]
A Coming of Rage Story - "Insatiable" Launches August 10 on Netflix
"Insatiable" is a dark, twisted revenge comedy starring Debby Ryan, Dallas Roberts, and Alyssa Milano.

[07/10/18 - 08:00 AM]
Raise Your Fins for Shark Week's 30th Anniversary Filled with Jawsome Shark Programming Airing Sunday, July 22 to Sunday, July 29 on Discovery
The network celebrates this milestone with an all-star lineup of athletes and celebrities including Shaquille O'Neal, Ronda Rousey, Aaron Rodgers, Rob Gronkowski, Lindsey Vonn, Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O'Leary, Daymond John, Guy Fieri and Bear Grylls.

[07/10/18 - 06:01 AM]
AT&T and Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine Announce Launch of VOD Channel Spotlighting Female Creators and Their Stories
Hello Sunshine was launched in November 2016 by Reese Witherspoon in partnership with The Chernin Group and AT&T's Otter Media portfolio.

[07/10/18 - 05:01 AM]
"The Story of the Royals," A Two-Night Television Event from People and Four M Studios, Debuts on ABC, Wednesday, Aug. 22, and Thursday, Aug. 23
The multipart series captures the mystique of the monarchy through its many loves, losses, extravagances, challenges and charms.

[07/09/18 - 11:06 PM]
Velocity Earns Most Watched 2Q and June in Network History
Velocity further spins the numbers for the month and quarter to date.

[07/09/18 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 9
Updates include: Belle Shouse to star in Facebook Watch's "Queen America"; Chales Esten to recur on TNT's "Tell Me Your Secrets"; and Adam Devine the latest to join HBO's "The Righteous Gemstones."

[07/09/18 - 05:13 PM]
History Announces SDCC Panels & Activations for Its Drama Series "Vikings" and "Project Blue Book"
Look for an exclusive mid-season five trailer, a Seer inspired booth on the convention floor, and an exclusive SDCC comic book entitled "Vikings: Causor."

[07/09/18 - 03:34 PM]
CBS Announces Fall 2018-2019 Primetime Premiere Dates
Look for special Monday premieres of "The Big Bang Theory" and "Young Sheldon" to kick off the new season on September 24.

[07/09/18 - 02:56 PM]
ABC News' "20/20" Special Edition Documents Rescue Efforts to Save 12 Boys and Coach Trapped in Thailand Cave, Tuesday, July 10 at 9 p.m. EDT
The special features a minute-by-minute account of how the situation unfolded along with the most recent developments, including the rescue of the first several boys.

[07/09/18 - 02:03 PM]
Oxygen Media Premieres "Snapped Notorious: Ted Bundy" on Sunday, July 15th at 6PM ET/PT
Following the special, the season finale of "In Defense Of" will explore a unique side to the Ted Bundy case.

[07/09/18 - 01:36 PM]
History(R)'s "Evel Live" Soars as #1 Cable Special of the Year
History spins the numbers for Sunday, July 8.







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