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[01/12/15 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 12
Updates include: Eric McCormack to reunite with Debra Messing on "The Mysteries of Laura"; Mary Murphy formally exits "So You Think You Can Dance"; and Syfy's "Childhood's End" rounds out its cast.

[01/12/15 - 02:30 PM]
The Final Season of "Nurse Jackie" and the Return of Hit Series "Penny Dreadful" to Debut This Spring on Showtime
The former returns on Sunday, April 12 at 9:00/8:00c while the latter is due back on Sunday, April 26 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/12/15 - 02:29 PM]
Showtime Announces Premiere Date for "Kobe Bryant's Muse"
The feature-length documentary is set to premiere on Saturday, February 21 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/12/15 - 02:28 PM]
Golden Globe Winner Kyle MacLachlan Returns as FBI Agent Dale Cooper on "Twin Peaks" on Showtime
The revival will go into production in 2015 to air on the network in 2016, marking the 25th anniversary of when the program last aired.

[01/12/15 - 02:27 PM]
Rapper/Actor Colson Baker (AKA Machine Gun Kelly) Rounds Out the Cast of the New Showtime Pilot "Roadies"
Luke Wilson, Christina Hendricks, Imogen Poots, Rafe Spall, Peter Cambor and Keisha Castle-Hughes were previously announced as stars of the ensemble cast.

[01/12/15 - 02:26 PM]
Showtime Gets "Happyish" on April 26 - New Series Stars Steve Coogan, Kathryn Hahn and Bradley Whitford
The series is a comedic, soul-searching examination of our pursuit of happiness and why it continues to be so elusive.

[01/12/15 - 02:25 PM]
Hit Showtime Comedy Series "Shameless" Gets Sixth Season Pick-Up
The network's highest-rated comedy series received a 12-episode order, with production on season six starting later this year.

[01/12/15 - 02:11 PM]
ABC's "Galavant" Improves its Hour Against the Golden Globes by 30% Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 11.

[01/12/15 - 02:09 PM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, NFL Trump NBC, Golden Globes
A full hour of NFL overrun powers the Eye to the top spot in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/12/15 - 01:24 PM]
Syfy to Develop "51st State," One Hour Drama Series from Fox 21 Television Studios
Oscar nominee Craig Borten (Dallas Buyers Club), who sold the pitch to Syfy, will write the pilot.

[01/12/15 - 01:22 PM]
Bravo Media's "Top Chef" Earns Season High with Nearly 2 Million Total Viewers
Bravo spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 7.

[01/12/15 - 01:20 PM]
"The NFL on CBS" Broadcast of Indianapolis's Win Over Denver Is Second-Highest-Rated Sunday AFC Divisonal Playoff Game in 19 Years
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, January 11.

[01/12/15 - 12:27 PM]
History Premieres an All New Season of the Hit Series "Swamp People"
Look for new episodes beginning Monday, February 2 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[01/12/15 - 12:01 PM]
ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" Continues to Dominate Across Social Media
ABC Family spins the digital numbers for the month to date.

[01/12/15 - 12:00 PM]
Simulcast Premiere of "Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero," an Animated Comedy Adventure, Set for Friday, February 13 on Disney XD and Disney Channel
Plus: look for three additional episodes premiering over the holiday weekend on Disney XD.

[01/12/15 - 11:26 AM]
Miley Cyrus in Most Need of a "Do-Over" for 2014 According to VH1 Poll
The poll is timed with the launch of the network's new scripted series "Hindsight," airing Wednesday nights at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/12/15 - 10:48 AM]
"The Tonight Show" and "Late Night" Win the Ratings Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of December 29-January 2.

[01/12/15 - 10:41 AM]
From the Garage to the Store, Science Channel's "All-American Makers" Offers Opportunity to Amateur Inventors
Every week four top makers from around the nation pitch their products to a panel of three experts featuring Printrbot founder and owner Brook Drumm, mechanical designer and robotics expert Brian Roe, and venture capitalist Marc Portney.

[01/12/15 - 10:09 AM]
The V Foundation Announces Ground-Breaking Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund
The Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund will help continue Stuart's fight against cancer and assist some of the most vulnerable and disproportionately impacted communities battling this horrible disease.

[01/12/15 - 09:45 AM]
"Dual Survival" Returns for All New Season on January 21
Joe Teti and Matt Graham are back for new episodes on Wednesday nights at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/12/15 - 09:18 AM]
ABC's Late-Night "New Year's Rockin' Eve" Is Up in Adults 18-49 and Beats Combined Competition
ABC further spins the late-night numbers for December 31-January 1.

[01/12/15 - 09:08 AM]
CBS Announces "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Will Premiere Tuesday, Sept. 8
"I have nine months to make a show, just like a baby. So first, I should find out how you make a baby," said Colbert.

[01/12/15 - 09:04 AM]
CBS Renews Hit Freshman Dramas "NCIS: New Orleans," "Madam Secretary" and "Scorpion" for the 2015-2016 Broadcast Season
The series represent the #1, #2 and #3 most-watched new programs on broadcast television this season.

[01/12/15 - 08:38 AM]
Jennifer Lopez and Ryan Guzman of Universal Pictures' "The Boy Next Door" to Co-Host Oxygen Media's "Snapped" Marathon on Sunday, January 18th
Oxygen's true crime original series, "Snapped," profiles the fascinating cases of women accused of murder.

[01/12/15 - 08:11 AM]
"The 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards" Tops Every Golden Globes Average in the Metered Markets from 2008 Through 2012
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 11.

[01/12/15 - 07:49 AM]
"Brady Bunch" Star Barry Williams Revives 1970s un Great American Country's "A Very Barry Branson"
The series, featuring television's most reliable big brother Barry Williams as he launches a 1970s musical variety show in the Show-Me State, premieres Thursday, February 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/11/15 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Sunday, January 11
Updates include: The CW mulls a new series set in the "Arrow/The Flash" universe; Steven R. McQueen to depart "The Vampire Diaries"; and "Beauty and the Beast" to return in late May or June.

[01/11/15 - 08:35 PM]
Acclaimed Showtime(R) Freshman Series "The Affair" Honored for Best Television Series, Drama at the Golden Globe(R) Awards
Lead actress Ruth Wilson also took home her first ever Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama for her role as "Alison Bailey."

[01/11/15 - 07:34 PM]
Video: Netflix Releases "House of Cards" Season 3 Official Trailer
The new season rolls out Friday, February 27 on the digital distributor.

[01/11/15 - 01:37 PM]
Video: First Look at The CW's "iZombie" & "The Messengers"
Check out the trailers for the network's midseason dramas, due on Tuesday, March 17 and Friday, April 10, respectively.

[01/11/15 - 01:16 PM]
Ravens-Patriots Playoff Thriller on NBC Ranks as 3rd-Most Watched Saturday AFC Divisional Game on Record
NBC further spins the numbers for Saturday, January 10.

[01/11/15 - 10:41 AM]
The CW Picks Up Eight of Its Current Series for 2015-2016 Season
Newcomers "The Flash" and "Jane the Virgin" are among the series due back next season.

[01/11/15 - 09:33 AM]
Live + 3: ABC's "Marvel's Agent Carter" Jumps to a 2.7 in Adults 18-49 and 9.2 Million Viewers
ABC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 6.

[01/11/15 - 09:00 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Rides NFL Playoffs to Victory
The Panthers-Seahawks matchup easily wins the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/11/15 - 08:49 AM]
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" Sets a Series Record in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, January 10.

[01/11/15 - 08:34 AM]
The CW Network Sets 2015 Midseason Schedule and New Series Premiere Dates
Look for "iZombie" (March 17), "Cedric's Barber Battle" (April 10) and "The Messengers" (April 10) in the coming months.

[01/10/15 - 04:17 PM]
Forget Everything You Know About Game Shows with MTV's New Series "Broke A$$ Game Show" Premiering in February 2015
Derek Gaines and David Magidoff host the series, which launches Thursday, February 5 at 11:00/10:00c.

[01/10/15 - 04:16 PM]
MTV Greenlights New Episodes pf "America's Best Dance Crew" During Winter TCA Presentation
Plus: "Catfish: The TV Show" to return on Wednesday, February 25 while "Finding Carter" kicks off season two on Tuesday, March 31.

[01/10/15 - 03:42 PM]
Katy Perry Invites Lenny Kravitz to Join Her During Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show February 1 on NBC
Katy's full interview with NBC's Willie Geist discussing her upcoming halftime performance and her invite to Kravitz will air Monday morning on "Today."

[01/10/15 - 09:37 AM]
Ricky Gervais' "Derek" Returns to Netflix with One Hour Special on Friday, April 3
Gervais just surprised fans on social media officially confirming the special's upcoming premiere on Netflix.

[01/10/15 - 08:52 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Grows Week to Week by 22% in Adults 18-49 Versus Last Week's 9-10 p.m. Average and by 9% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, January 9.

[01/10/15 - 08:44 AM]
ABC Wins Friday as Its Lineup Surges - "Last Man Standing" and "Cristela" Hit Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, January 9.

[01/10/15 - 08:39 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Rides "Shark Tank" Return to Top Demo Spot
Plus: "Glee" returns down from FOX's year-ago lineup of "Bones," "Raising Hope" and "Enlisted."

[01/10/15 - 08:35 AM]
AMC Secures U.S. and Canadian Rights to Adaptation of John le Carre's "The Night Manager"
Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston will star with Susanne Bier set to direct.

[01/10/15 - 08:34 AM]
Catch Up on AMC's Drama Series "Turn: Washington's Spies" and "Halt and Catch Fire"
The catch-up airings for both series will run in expanded windows prior to the upcoming second season spring 2015 premieres.

[01/10/15 - 08:33 AM]
AMC Mobs Up with Eight-Week Special Event Docu-Drama "Making of the Mob: New York"
The docu-drama is being produced by Emmy(R) Award-winning Stephen David Entertainment and will consist of eight, one-hour episodes premiering in second quarter 2015.

[01/10/15 - 08:32 AM]
The Final Seven Episodes of AMC's Award-Winning Drama "Mad Men" Begin Sunday, April 5 at 10:00PM ET/PT
"What an incredible journey this has been. I take great pride in what the entire 'Mad Men' team was able to create episode after episode, season after season," said Matthew Weiner.

[01/10/15 - 08:31 AM]
AMC's "Humans" - First Look Image
The series is set in a parallel present, where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a "Synth" - a highly-developed robotic servant eerily similar to its live counterpart.

[01/09/15 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 9
Updates include: FOX gives "Minority Report" series a pilot order; David DiGilio's "Warrior" also lands a pilot at NBC; and Netflix greenlights limited series based on the film "Wet Hot American Summer."

[01/09/15 - 04:19 PM]
Video: Starz Releases All New "Outlander," "Black Sails" & "Power" Video
The pay channel has released never-before-seen assets from its upcoming slate.







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[04/15/24 - 12:00 PM]
CBS Announces Series Order for New Daytime Drama "The Gates"
The specific time period, launch date and other series details will be announced at later dates.

[04/15/24 - 12:00 PM]
"The Rookie" Renewed for Season 7 by ABC
John Nolan, once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior.

[04/15/24 - 11:34 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story"
The story, based on actual events, tells the tale of a tangled love triangle gone very wrong.

[04/15/24 - 11:23 AM]
Bang! ESPN to Exclusively Televise 2024 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament Eastern Conference Games
At 7 p.m. ET on April 17, the Miami Heat (8th seed) and Jimmy Butler will visit the Philadelphia 76ers (7th seed) and Joel Embiid.

[04/15/24 - 11:19 AM]
A Special Encore of "Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden" Will Air Friday, April 19 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT)
The music special, celebrating Joel's record-breaking 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden and featuring some his most iconic songs, originally aired Sunday, April 14.

[04/15/24 - 10:32 AM]
AMC Networks' May Highlights Features New Season of "Interview with the Vampire," New Crime Thriller "Scrublands" and Return of "Harry Wild"
These films, series and more join an extensive catalogue of compelling dramas, beloved franchises, highly anticipated films and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, Shudder, Sundance Now, and anime-focused HIDIVE, all month long.

[04/15/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: National Geographic Sets Date and Unveils Trailer for Critically Acclaimed Heartwarming Documentary "Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story"
The emotionally powerful film shows audiences how the ability to love can reawaken us to the beauty of nature.

[04/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Outer Range" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Look for all seven episodes to drop on Thursday, May 16, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[04/15/24 - 08:10 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Explosive New Documentary Event "Hollywood Con Queen," Featuring the Unbelievable Story of One of Hollywood's Biggest Scams, to Premiere May 8
Based on the original reporting of investigative journalist Scott Johnson, and his book published by Harper Collins titled, "Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius," "Hollywood Con Queen" explores the shocking story behind one of Hollywood's biggest scams.

[04/15/24 - 08:07 AM]
TNT Sports to Present Exclusive 2024 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament Doubleheader, Tomorrow, April 16
Tomorrow night's opening contest will feature the eighth-seeded Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James traveling to take on the seventh-seeded New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson at 7:30 p.m.

[04/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Thelma the Unicorn" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Based on the best-selling books. Starring Brittany Howard as Thelma.

[04/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
ESPN Films Greenlights 30 for 30 Documentary on Trailblazing Broadcaster Stuart Scott
The film is directed by Andre Gaines and executive produced by ESPN Films, Run & Shoot Filmworks, and Cinemation Studios.

[04/15/24 - 07:02 AM]
Emmy-Winning "Tamron Hall" Renewed for Sixth Season with ABC Owned Television Stations and Leading Broadcast Groups
"Tamron Hall" currently ranks No. 3 out of the nine one-hour syndicated talk shows.

[04/15/24 - 07:01 AM]
Reelz Announces Public Service Initiative with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
The partnership will include exclusive to Reelz, public service announcements (PSAs) that will air in all day parts in 2024 and 2025 and will be further promoted on social media channels of the two organizations.

[04/15/24 - 06:03 AM]
ABC News Studios Announces New Special with Country Star Lainey Wilson from Robin Roberts' Production Unit
"Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country" begins streaming on Hulu on Wednesday, May 29.