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[07/18/18 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 18
Updates include: Amber Tamblyn cast in FX's "Y: The Last Man" adaptation; Laura Vandervoort among the latest drafted into Netflix's "V-Wars"; and new series regulars named on four broadcast series.

[07/18/18 - 01:36 PM]
Big Markets Step Up to the Plate and Deliver for FOX During Tuesday Night's MLB All-Star Game
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 17.

[07/18/18 - 01:17 PM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films to Premiere "Lynyrd Skynyrd: If I Leave Here Tomorrow" on Saturday, August 18 at 9 PM ET/PT
Directed by Stephen Kijak and featuring rare interviews and never-before-seen archival footage, the film takes viewers on a trip through the history, myth and legend of one of the most iconic American rock bands.

[07/18/18 - 11:32 AM]
"Fancy Nancy" Is Disney Junior's #1 Debut in Two Years with Girls 2-5
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, July 13.

[07/18/18 - 11:01 AM]
Emmy(R) Nominee Jillian Bell to Star in Showtime(R) Comedy "The Wrong Mans"
The action-comedy is about two ordinary office workers who have their menial existence turned upside-down by a chance phone call and a case of mistaken identity.

[07/18/18 - 11:00 AM]
Khalid to Perform Special Medley of Hit Songs at "Teen Choice 2018"
He is also nominated for Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song, Choice Breakout Artist and Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Artist.

[07/18/18 - 10:01 AM]
Tony Winner Bruce Springsteen Coming to Netflix
"Springsteen on Broadway" will launch globally on Netflix on December 15, which is also the final night of Springsteen's completely sold out 236-show run at Jujamcyn's Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway.

[07/18/18 - 09:13 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Rev Run's Scripted Netflix's Comedy - "All About the Washingtons"
The series is an autobiographical family sitcom that follows Joey Washington (Joey Simmons/Rev Run) and his wife Justine Washington (Justine Simmons), playing fictionalized versions of themselves raising a family of four kids.

[07/18/18 - 08:41 AM]
HGTV Orders 28 New Episodes of "My Lottery Dream Home" Starring David Bromstad
The next season is scheduled to hit the air on Friday, September 21 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/18/18 - 08:30 AM]
Shudder Greenlights "Creepshow" TV Series with "The Walking Dead's" Greg Nicotero at the Helm
The new series, scheduled to debut on Shudder in 2019, will fulfill the promise of the original film's tagline "The Most Fun You'll Ever Have Being Scared."

[07/18/18 - 08:19 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, MLB All-Star Game Top Demos
The network ends NBC's summer-long streak for the night among adults 18-49.

[07/18/18 - 06:01 AM]
First Look at "Narcos: Mexico," Starring Michael Pena and Diego Luna
Shifting away from Colombia, "Narcos: Mexico" will explore the origins of the modern drug war by going back to its roots, beginning at a time when the Mexican trafficking world was a loose and disorganized confederation of independent growers and dealers.

[07/18/18 - 05:01 AM]
"Mega Man: Fully Charged" Blasting Onto Screens This Summer
Starting Sunday, August 5, fans can tune in every Sunday to see "Mega Man: Fully Charged" on Cartoon Network in the U.S.

[07/17/18 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 17
Updates include: Hulu lands Anne Rice's "The Vampire Chronicles"; Charter Communications in talks to take over Discovery's "Manhunt"; and Caroline Dries to spearhead The CW's "Batwoman."

[07/17/18 - 03:10 PM]
"New York's Funniest" Comedy Winner Julian McCullough to Host "Shark Week's" Live Late-Night Talk Show "Shark After Dark" with Appearances by "Bob the Shark"
Each night, McCullough will be joined by celebrity guests and shark experts alike to look back at some of the most fintastic highlights.

[07/17/18 - 10:01 AM]
Science Channel to Air "Robot Wars" - Robot Fighting Series Premieres August 8
The series aired for nine seasons from 1998-2004 before returning to BBC2 in 2016.

[07/17/18 - 10:00 AM]
OWN Expands the Network's Podcast Slate with "Oprah's Master Class"
A sneak preview of the podcast featuring actor and producer Dwayne Johnson is available today, July 17.

[07/17/18 - 09:51 AM]
Paramount Network Presents "I Am Paul Walker," Premiering Saturday, August 11
Walker's family opens up for the first time to share untold stories and never-before-seen family footage in the film.

[07/17/18 - 09:13 AM]
Adult Swim Festival Adds Mastodon, Neko Case, Flying Lotus, T-PAIN, and More
11 new musical headliners will be joining hip-hop powerhouse Run The Jewels for the first annual Adult Swim Festival in Downtown Los Angeles, October 6-7.

[07/17/18 - 09:04 AM]
Netflix Announces First Slate of Series and Films Based on the Stories of Mark Millar
"Jupiter's Legacy" and "American Jesus" are both on tap as TV series adaptations.

[07/17/18 - 08:10 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelorette" Keeps ABC on Top
The Alphabet wins the night among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[07/17/18 - 07:29 AM]
Vanilla Ice Is Back on DIY Network with a New Season of "The Vanilla Ice Project" Premiering Aug. 11
The fresh 10 episodes star Vanilla Ice and his team of "construction ninjas" as they transform a derelict 1970s house into an ultra-modern, state-of-the-art home with over-the-top amenities.

[07/17/18 - 07:01 AM]
Nickelodeon and Paramount Players to Bring "Rugrats" Back for the Next Generation of Kids with an All-New TV Series and Feature Film
Original creators Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó and Paul Germain will return to the TV series as executive producers.

[07/17/18 - 06:30 AM]
The "61st Annual Grammy Awards(R)" Returns to Los Angeles Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, Live from the Staples Center on CBS
Nominations will be announced in all 84 categories on Wednesday, December 5.

[07/16/18 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 16
Updates include: James Purefoy joins Netflix's "Sex Education"; Lauren Ridloff cast in AMC's "The Walking Dead"; and Christine Evangelista is latest tapped for USA's "Erase."

[07/16/18 - 02:30 PM]
Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Notches Series High Ratings
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 11.

[07/16/18 - 02:09 PM]
A Statement from Showtime Networks on "Who Is America?"
"Baron Cohen did not present himself as a disabled veteran, and viewers nationwide who watched the premiere on Sunday can now attest to that," said the pay channel.

[07/16/18 - 01:27 PM]
PBS Announces Fall 2018 Primetime Schedule
Look for "The Miniaturist," "The Durrells in Corfu" and "Poldark" to spearhead the network's Sunday lineup.

[07/16/18 - 12:43 PM]
Zoey Deutch, Lucy Boynton, Laura Dreyfuss, Rahne Jones Join Ryan Murphy's "The Politician"
Murphy will serve as writer, showrunner and executive producer.

[07/16/18 - 12:30 PM]
Presenters and Attendees Announced for "The 2018 ESPYS Presented by Capital One," Hosted by Danica Patrick, July 18, on ABC
Chloe Kim, Adam Rippon, Nick Foles, Jennifer Garner, Jon Stewart, Chadwick Boseman and Allison Janney are among this year's attendees.

[07/16/18 - 11:31 AM]
Nick Cannon to Host "Teen Choice 2018"
Airing live from the Forum in Los Angeles, CA, on Sunday, August 12 on FOX, the choicest, star-studded, two-hour event will celebrate this year's top teen icons in television, music, film, sports, comedy and digital.

[07/16/18 - 10:44 AM]
ID Chronicles LAPD Homicide Detective Lindy Gligorijevic's Relentless Pursuit for Justice in All-New Series, "The Killer Closer"
The five-episode season premieres Friday, August 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/16/18 - 10:31 AM]
Starz Releases Premiere Date and Official Key Art for New Original Series "Warriors of Liberty City," Set to Debut September 16th at 8:00 PM ET/PT
The series explores Liberty City, a crime-ridden neighborhood in Miami, Florida, that is arguably the NFL's largest, most successful football factory.

[07/16/18 - 10:11 AM]
Hulu Original "The First" Premieres Friday, Sept. 14
Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast in this near-future drama about a crew of astronauts attempting to become the first humans on Mars.

[07/16/18 - 09:31 AM]
Lifetime's Summer Escapes Wraps Up with All New Movies
Vivica A. Fox stars in two new movies and August brings all new thrills that are sure to keep the end of summer as hot as the beginning.

[07/16/18 - 09:17 AM]
"Diesel Brothers" Returns to Discovery Channel on July 30
Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and the Dieselsellerz crew are known worldwide for their crazy online videos and their incredible, over the top truck builds.

[07/16/18 - 08:29 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Demos with Game Show Lineup
CBS takes a close second in both categories.

[07/16/18 - 08:24 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Explores Hallowed Shrines, Temples and Monuments Around the World in "Sacred Sites"
This summer, Smithsonian Channel brings back the series to explore even more enigmatic religious sites found around the world.

[07/16/18 - 07:45 AM]
HGTV's "Rustic Rehab" Premieres Thursday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT
HGTV's newest series follows real estate and home renovation experts David and Chenoa Rivera as they snap up outdated cabins, vacation rentals and bungalows, turn them into charming retreats and sell them to families seeking small-town life.

[07/16/18 - 07:02 AM]
Global Renews eOne's High Stakes Drama "Ransom" for Third Season Set to Premiere in 2019
The 13-epsiode series will shoot in Budapest, Hungary, beginning in October 2018 and premiere next year on Global in Canada and CBS in the U.S.

[07/16/18 - 06:02 AM]
It's Official: "UnREAL" Moves to Hulu for Its Final Season
In a new deal between Hulu and A+E Studios, the fourth and final season of fan favorite drama series, "UnREAL," is now available to stream in its entirety on Hulu.

[07/15/18 - 08:12 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Splits Demo Crown with FOX
The Alphabet tops both charts on a very modest evening.

[07/14/18 - 08:28 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos in Low Key Night
The Peacock narrowly edges ABC and CBS among adults 18-49 last night.

[07/13/18 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Thursday-Friday, July 12-13
Updates include: Starz renews "Sweetbitter" for second season; Yvette Nicole Brown to guest host "Talking Dead" for AMC; and Rich Sommer joins the cast of The CW's "In the Dark."

[07/13/18 - 11:11 AM]
Dive Into the Water and Get Inside the Minds of the World's Most Formidable Sharks in "Shark Squad"
The three-part series launches today on Smithsonian Earth.

[07/13/18 - 11:05 AM]
More Tears, More Fab Five - The Emmy(R)-Nominated "Queer Eye" Gets Third Season Pick Up
The eight-episode third season begins production in Kansas City, MO on July 16.

[07/13/18 - 10:48 AM]
Video: "Casual" Official Trailer - The Final Season - A Hulu Original
All eight episodes will premiere on Tuesday, July 31.

[07/13/18 - 10:40 AM]
HBO Gives Series Order to Joss Whedon Drama "The Nevers"
The series is an epic science fiction drama about a gang of Victorian women who find themselves with unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a mission that might change the world.

[07/13/18 - 10:00 AM]
Elite Military Weapons Maker Kevin "Mad Dog" McClung to Star in All-New Discovery Channel Series "Mad Dog Made" Produced by Rogue Atlas in Association with Lionsgate
This new series is packed with one-of-a-kind builds and kicks off with a lifesaving device that reinvents the "Jaws of Life" and is used to rescue victims from motor accidents.

[07/13/18 - 09:22 AM]
ABC to Flip "The Gong Show," "Take Two" Next Thursday, July 19
"Take Two" will lead off the night at 8:00/7:00c on said date with "The Gong Show" at 10:00/9:00c.







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[12/17/24 - 03:31 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Key Demos for the Week of Dec. 9 Versus CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night With Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" posted double-digit gains week to week across the board: Total Viewers (+16% - 840,000 vs. 725,000), Adults 25-54 (+76% - 215,000 vs. 122,000) and Adults 18-49 (+90% - 129,000 vs. 68,000).

[12/17/24 - 03:30 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces "Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder - A Special Edition of 20/20," Airing Dec. 19 at 10:01 P.M. EST on ABC
The one-hour film takes a deep dive into a story that riveted the nation, providing a minute-by-minute investigation of the cold-blooded execution of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the shocking social media backlash that turned the alleged murderer into a folk hero for some.

[12/17/24 - 12:20 PM]
BET Announces Premiere of "BET Year in Black 2024," Presented by Ford - An Entertaining Recap of the Year's Most Unforgettable Moments in Black Culture
The special will premiere on Sunday, December 29 at 7 PM ET/PT, with an encore airing on Monday, December 30 at 10 PM ET/PT on BET and BET HER.

[12/17/24 - 12:02 PM]
Apple's Acclaimed Hit Comedy "Bad Monkey" Lands Season Two Renewal
"Since 'Bad Monkey' first made its debut on Apple TV+, this highly entertaining series became an instant fan favorite," said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.

[12/17/24 - 12:00 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Dec. 15: "Carry-On" Lifts Off and "Black Doves" Fly High in Netflix's Top 10 This Week
Jamie Foxx's stand-up special "What Had Happened Was..." hit No. 2 (8.2 million views), and "Dead to Me" creator Liz Feldman's new murder mystery "No Good Deed" landed at No. 3 (6 million views).

[12/17/24 - 11:12 AM]
"Abbott Elementary" Holiday Special Delivers Glad Tidings - Rising +129% in Total Viewers and +410% in Adults 18-49 over Initial Live+Same Day Audience
After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, the "Abbott Elementary" holiday special "Winter Show" delivered holiday cheer, jumping to 6.66 million Total Viewers and 2.14 rating in Adults 18-49.

[12/17/24 - 11:01 AM]
Two New Levels Unlocked - Largest Debut for a New Animated Series and a Season 2 of "Secret Level"!
Prime Video confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[12/17/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: New Netflix Featurette Uncovers the Making of "American Primeval"
Shot on location in New Mexico, the limited series is a fictionalized dramatization and examination of the violent collision of culture, religion, and community as men and women fight and die to keep or claim the lands that make up the brutal frontier of 1857.

[12/17/24 - 10:01 AM]
"IHeartradio Jingle Ball 2024" Broadcast Lineup Announced
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Elvis Duran, the special features this year's biggest artists, including Katy Perry, twenty one pilots, Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, Teddy Swims, T-Pain, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Madison Beer, Kane Brown, Paris Hilton, The Kid LAROI, Shaboozey and NCT Dream.

[12/17/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Henry Danger The Movie" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
After meeting Kid Danger superfan Missy Martin and being pulled into a portal that opens alternate realities, Henry and his inexperienced new sidekick must find their way back to Dystopia... or be trapped forever.

[12/17/24 - 08:50 AM]
Video: Watch the Trailer for "Ghosts'" Newest Hour-Long "Ghostsmas" Special, Airing Thursday, Dec. 19 on CBS
In the one-hour special, a leaky water heater mishap threatens to ruin holiday plans as Sam and Jay prepare to host Jay's hard-to-please dad, Mahesh (Bernard White), difficult-to-impress mom, Champa (Sakina Jaffrey), and sister Bela (Punam Patel).

[12/17/24 - 08:09 AM]
Max Celebrates the Return of the HBO Original Series "The White Lotus" with an Exclusive Wellness Retreat and Brand Partnerships
Efforts kick off on Wednesday, February 5, with The White Lotus at Four Seasons, Presented by American Express - an exclusive luxury wellness retreat that captures the essence of this upcoming season's hotel and spa in Thailand.

[12/17/24 - 08:05 AM]
TBS Sets Premiere Date for Re-Imagined Reality Hoax "The Joe Schmo Show" for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 9PM ET/PT
Hosted by Cat Deeley, the show-within-a show takes aim at the absurdity of reality TV by making Ben, an electrician from Baltimore, believe he is competing for a chance to win $100,000 on a popular game show when he is, in fact, surrounded by a cast of highly skilled improv comedians.

[12/17/24 - 08:02 AM]
Netflix Announces Knockout New Sports Series on Mike Tyson
Known as the youngest heavyweight champion in history (at the age of 20 in 1986), Tyson's legacy extends far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring, cementing him as one of the most compelling and polarizing figures of our time.

[12/17/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount Adds "The Big Bang Theory" to Nick at Nite and MTV Lineups
Both brands will kick off their debut with marathon stunts tailored to their audiences.