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    [saturday, august 18, 2018]    
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[08/18/18 - 09:20 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Splits Demo Crown
The Peacock shares in the adults 18-49 honors with ABC and CBS.

[08/17/18 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 17
Updates include: Michelle Wolf, Joel McHale series canceled by Netflix; Tom Segura, Christina Pazsitzky to star in CBS comedy; and Steven Ogg to recur on TNT's "Snowpiercer."

[08/17/18 - 12:30 PM]
Fox 21 Television Studios and The Littlefield Company Option Best Selling Author Beth Macy's "Dopesick" for Television
"Every once in a while, you come across a piece of material that is that rare diamond in that it's an incredibly arresting story, and, even more, is timely and important," commented Bert Salke.

[08/17/18 - 11:18 AM]
HBO Announces Series Order for Damon Lindelof's "Watchmen"
Set in an alternate history where "superheroes" are treated as outlaws, "Watchmen" embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel while attempting to break new ground of its own.

[08/17/18 - 11:00 AM]
Disney Channel's New Family Comedy "Coop & Cami Ask the World" Set to Premiere Friday, October 12
The series follows the antics of middle-school siblings Coop and Cami Wrather, who co-host a popular online show while balancing life, family and friendship.

[08/17/18 - 10:16 AM]
Cast Announced - YouTube's Season 2 "Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television*"
On tap are Jillian Bell, Rob Corddry, Jon Cryer, Rhys Darby, Donald Faison, Lucy Hale, Tom Lennon, Ken Marino, Tim Matheson, Joel McHale, Tim Meadows, Stephen Merchant, Ben Schwartz, Dax Shepard, Jessica St Clair, Pete Wentz, and Samira Wiley.

[08/17/18 - 10:08 AM]
Netflix Announces "What/If" an All New Original Drama Series Starring Renee Zellweger from Creator Mike Kelley
The social thriller explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things.

[08/17/18 - 10:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery's Fall Season Highlights
New series include "Blood Runs Cold" (Thursday, October 25) and "Deadly Silence" (Tuesday, November 13).

[08/17/18 - 09:18 AM]
"Monday Night Football" Preseason Game on ESPN Up 11 Percent Year-Over-Year
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, August 16.

[08/17/18 - 08:28 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: Another Week, Another "Big Brother" Victory for CBS
The Eye wins the night among total viewers in addition to adults 18-49.

[08/17/18 - 08:00 AM]
"Star Wars Resistance," A New High-Flying Animated Adventure Series, Takes Flight with a One-Hour Premiere Sunday, October 7, on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW
The high-flying adventure series follows Kazuda Xiono ("Kaz"), a young pilot recruited by the Resistance for a top-secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order.

[08/17/18 - 07:31 AM]
Key Art Debut - Jeremy Saulnier's Gripping Psychological Thriller "Hold the Dark," A Netflix Film Starring Jeffrey Wright, Alexander Skarsgard, Riley Keough
The latest Netflix original film debuts on Friday, September 28.

[08/16/18 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 16
Updates include: E! axes "The Royals" after four seasons; USA gives series order to "Bourne" TV series "Treadstone"; and Michael Engler to helm "The Gilded Age" at NBC.

[08/16/18 - 02:31 PM]
Starz's "Outlander" Season Four Returning November 4th!
Season four continues the story of time-traveling 20th century doctor Claire Fraser (Caitriona Balfe) and her 18th century Highlander husband Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), as they try to make a home for themselves in colonial America.

[08/16/18 - 01:03 PM]
TNT Orders "The Angel of Darkness" Limited Series
Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans and Dakota Fanning will return for the sequel to this year's "The Alienist."

[08/16/18 - 12:38 PM]
Special Edition of "20/20" Looks Back on Life and Legacy of Icon Aretha Franklin
Look for the one-hour special to air tonight at 8:00/7:00c on ABC.

[08/16/18 - 12:25 PM]
USA Network's "Real Country" Adds Celebrity Guests & Host; Sets Premiere Date
The latest additions include Trace Adkins, Wynonna Judd and Big & Rich.

[08/16/18 - 12:03 PM]
Netflix Makes Overall Series Deal with Kenya Barris
Under the deal, Barris will write and executive produce all projects through his production company, Khalabo Ink Society.

[08/16/18 - 11:49 AM]
HGTV Picks Up Second Season of "Boise Boys"
The new season is slated to premiere in late spring 2019.

[08/16/18 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Two Binge-Worthy Limited Series Dramas Premiere on Pop TV This Fall: "Wolf Creek" on Oct. 21-23 and "Clique" on Nov. 7
Check out the trailers for both upcoming projects.

[08/16/18 - 10:16 AM]
OWN Honors Aretha Franklin with Special Re-Airing of Memorable "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Celebrating Her Life and Career Airing This Saturday, August 18
Winfrey talks with Aretha Franklin about her life and career, including her autobiography, "Aretha: From These Roots."

[08/16/18 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Acquires Nine Exclusive First-Run Documentaries Including "Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood"
The film is the deliciously scandalous story of Scotty Bowers, a handsome ex-Marine who landed in Hollywood after the Second World War and became confidant, aide-de-camp and lover to many of Hollywood's greatest male - and female - stars.

[08/16/18 - 09:58 AM]
Sam and Cody Carroll Deliver Tastes of the Bayou on Food Network's "Cajun Aces"
Join Cody and Sam over six episodes as they share recipes rooted in their Cajun background, while showcasing delicious and easy recipes at home without sacrificing flavor.

[08/16/18 - 09:41 AM]
Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe(R) Nominee Mary J. Blige to Appear in MTV's "Scream"
She joins the previously announced all-star cast including Keke Palmer, Tyler Posey, Tyga, Giorgia Whigham, Jessica Sula, RJ Cyler, C.J. Wallace and Giullian Yao Gioiello.

[08/16/18 - 09:07 AM]
Join the Haunt! Travel Channel Premieres "Haunted Live" - Fri, Sept. 14
Each week, the team - comprised of Chris Smith, Steven "Doogie" McDougal, Scott Porter, Brannon Smith and Mike Goncalves - will reveal a new haunted location to the public, keeping it under wraps until the investigation begins to avoid interference or contamination.

[08/16/18 - 09:02 AM]
Stars Rally Together Again for Stand Up to Cancer's Live Broadcast on Sept. 7
Bradley Cooper, Academy Award(R)-nominated actor, will return as co-executive producer along with the renowned live-event producing team Done + Dusted.

[08/16/18 - 09:01 AM]
Lionsgate Signs Overall Deal with Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) Award Winner Jenny Bicks to Develop New Television Series
Other recent overall deals include Justin Simien, Yvette Lee Bowser, Eric and Kim Tannenbaum, Courtney Kemp, Paul Feig, Eugenio Derbez and Ben O'Dell, Ed Zwick & Marshall Herskovitz, and John Goldwyn.

[08/16/18 - 09:00 AM]
E! Sets Premiere for Late Night Talk Show "Busy Tonight" Hosted by Busy Philipps on Sunday, October 28 at 10 PM ET/PT
The half hour talk show, airing every Sunday through Wednesday, will feature everyone's favorite unfiltered Hollywood best friend giving her hilarious and outspoken opinions on the latest pop culture stories and trending topics.

[08/16/18 - 08:14 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Rides "Got Talent" Results to Victory
The show's Wednesday premiere puts the Peacock in front among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/16/18 - 08:01 AM]
Lost Temple Reveals New Insights on Bible Story "Jonah and the Whale" in Smithsonian Channel(TM) Series "Secrets"
Archaeologists investigating a site in Iraq destroyed by ISIS have discovered a 2,700-year-old temple that reveals new insights into one of the Bible's most famous stories, "Jonah and the Whale."

[08/16/18 - 07:08 AM]
Video: WE tv Reveals Hot New Cast of "Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta" Coming October 2018
"Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta" is produced for WE tv by Entertainment One Television.

[08/16/18 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Iron Fist: Season 2" Official Trailer - Netflix
Season two of "Marvel's Iron Fist" debuts exclusively on Netflix September 7.

[08/16/18 - 07:02 AM]
AMC Partners with Postmates to Deliver Los Pollos Hermanos Meals to "Better Call Saul" Fans in New York and Los Angeles
Fans can order a special mini-meal of Gus Fring's (Giancarlo Esposito) famous fried chicken and curly fries via the Postmates app - delivered for free, while supplies last.

[08/16/18 - 06:44 AM]
Video: Viceland Releases First Look at "The Hunt for the Trump Tapes with Tom Arnold"
The comedy/investigation hybrid premieres with two back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, September 18 at 10:30/9:30c.

[08/16/18 - 06:01 AM]
Video: New Teaser Trailer for Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma"
The film chronicles a turbulent year in the lives of a middle-class family in 1970s Mexico City.

[08/15/18 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 15
Updates include: USA pulls the plug on "Shooter" after three seasons; Luke Null nixed from "Saturday Night Live"; and Luke Mitchell set as new lead of "The Code" at CBS.

[08/15/18 - 05:50 PM]
USA Picks Up 14 More Episodes of "Miz & Mrs"
The additional back-half order announcement was made tonight on "Smackdown Live."

[08/15/18 - 01:46 PM]
"North Woods Law" Returns to Animal Planet for An All-New Season from New Hampshire Sunday August 19 at 9PM
From heart-stopping animal encounters to harrowing pursuits of dangerous offenders, the only thing the Conservation Officers of New Hampshire Fish and Game can expect, is the unexpected.

[08/15/18 - 01:40 PM]
Premiere of Disney Channel's Original Movie "Freaky Friday" Is the #1 TV Telecast of the Summer in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, August 10.

[08/15/18 - 12:01 PM]
CBC and Netflix Renew Northwood Entertainment's Acclaimed "Anne with an E" for a Third Season
The new season is expected to begin production this winter for launch on CBC and Netflix later in 2019.

[08/15/18 - 10:30 AM]
"Craig of the Creek" Sails to Season Two
Beginning Monday, August 20, new episodes from the current season will premiere weekdays at 4 p.m. (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network.

[08/15/18 - 09:37 AM]
HGTV's "Love It or List It" Delivers Its Best Live Plus Same Day Ratings Since 2014
HGTV further spins the numbers for Monday, August 13.

[08/15/18 - 09:30 AM]
Judd Lormand Upped to Series Regular on "SEAL Team," on CBS
Lormand portrays Lieutenant Commander Eric Blackburn, the SEAL Team troop commander who coordinates operations whenever Bravo team is on mission.

[08/15/18 - 09:05 AM]
CMT Revs Up Programming Slate with Series Greenlight for "Racing Wives" and Season Two Renewal of "Music City" Debuting Early 2019
"Racing Wives" follows the never-before-seen private lives of captivating women who are married to world famous race car drivers.

[08/15/18 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Follow This" - From BuzzFeed and Netflix - Official Trailer
The new 15-minute documentary series, premiering August 23, covers tech, culture, politics, and social media.

[08/15/18 - 09:01 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Announces September 21 as Global Premiere Date for Anticipated Animated Kids Series "Pete the Cat"
Based on the best-selling children's books, "Pete the Cat" is a fun, musically driven series about exploring your world and trying new things, while being smart, accepting, and optimistic.

[08/15/18 - 08:47 AM]
Melanie Laurent and Payman Maadi Join Michael Bay's "6 Underground"
The film, produced by Skydance and Netflix, will start filming later this month and will be released worldwide on Netflix in 2019.

[08/15/18 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Rises in Latest NBC Victory
The Peacock's summer mainstay eclipses the night in all categories.

[08/15/18 - 08:03 AM]
Bravo Media's Uptown Girls Dish Downtown Attitude in "The Real Housewives of New York City" Three-Part Reunion Kicking Off Wednesday, August 22 at 8PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen returns to the infamous couch with housewives Bethenny Frankel, Carole Radziwill, Dorinda Medley, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, and Tinsley Mortimer to reflect on a tumultuous season in which friendships were tested and new adventures set sail.

[08/15/18 - 07:12 AM]
"Wild District," The Anticipated Series Starring Juan Pablo Raba, Premieres October 19th on Netflix
The 10-episode series follows Jhon Jeiver (Juan Pablo Raba), a lethal guerrilla fighter who escapes the jungle after the signing of the Colombian Peace Agreements.







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[04/18/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: First Look at Season 2 of "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars" Premiering Wednesday, May 22, on FOX
Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump each bring their expert knowledge and unique leadership styles to the second season of the competition series.

[04/18/24 - 04:09 PM]
"Fallout" Has a Blast of a Debut: Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films' Hit Series to Return for Season Two
In its first four days, the high-octane fueled series has become a hit with its global audience, ranking among the service's top three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since "Rings of Power."

[04/18/24 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Announces Production of "Last Samurai Standing": An Epic Battle Royale for Survival in Historic Japan
Based on the novel "Ikusagami" by Shogo Imamura, winner of the 166th Naoki Prize in 2021, the series features the multi-talented Junichi Okada in the lead role.

[04/18/24 - 01:31 PM]
"Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance" from CNN FlashDocs Comes to Max April 26
As Beyoncé recently became the first Black woman to ever top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, a larger conversation about what defines country music has exploded into the zeitgeist.

[04/18/24 - 11:59 AM]
Starz Releases First-Look Photos for the Highly Anticipated Fourth and Final Season of "Power Book II: Ghost"
Additionally, Golden Brooks will join the upcoming season in a recurring role as Janet Stewart, Monet Tejada's cousin.

[04/18/24 - 11:33 AM]
New TLC Medical Series "Botched Bariatrics" Premiering on Wednesday, May 15th
The new medical transformation series features patients whose lives have been turned upside down after suffering complications from their bariatric surgery.

[04/18/24 - 11:09 AM]
Lifetime Extends Relationship with Garcelle Beauvais
Following the critically acclaimed "Black Girl Missing" movie in which Beauvais starred in and executive produced in 2023, Lifetime extends the franchise with two new movies with Beauvais set to executive produce.

[04/18/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Renews Critically Acclaimed Hit "Elsbeth" for Second Season
"'Elsbeth' has charmed audiences with its singular blend of delightful humor, distinctive 'how-done-it' storytelling, and the inventive, brilliant quirkiness of Elsbeth Tascioni," said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.

[04/18/24 - 10:11 AM]
ABC's "9-1-1" 100th Episode Propels Series to No. 1 Drama in Primetime in Adults 18-49
The milestone 100th episode was the top program of the night, scoring a season-high on linear after 7 days of viewing in Adults 18-49 (0.91 rating), marking the show's best L7 rating since its season finale last year.

[04/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die" Debuts May 11
"I'm so grateful that once again, HBO has put their trust in me to say what I feel into a microphone while wearing a tiny dress," Glaser said. "Someday I'll die, and when I do, I hope I'm remembered for this performance (and this dress)."

[04/18/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Chi"
The series recently wrapped production in Chicago on the remaining eight episodes of the supersized 16-episode season.

[04/18/24 - 09:07 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO First Round Games on Saturday, April 20
TNT Sports will drop the puck on its coverage of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with up to 28 First Round games, starting Saturday, April 20 with Game 1 of New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes on TBS, truTV and Max's B/R Sports Add-On.

[04/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Max
Season two of the original series premieres May 9 on Max.

[04/18/24 - 09:00 AM]
Stephen Colbert Is Taking His Show on the Road!
Announced during last night's episode of "The Late Show," Colbert revealed the show would broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater during the week of this year's Democratic National Convention.

[04/18/24 - 08:41 AM]
NBA TV's 2024 NBA Playoffs Coverage to Tip Off with Orlando Magic Visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, First Round Game 2, on Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. ET
The network's back-to-back nights of coverage will continue Tuesday, April 23, with the Milwaukee Bucks and Damian Lillard hosting the Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton, Game 2, at 8:30 p.m.