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[08/28/15 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 28
Updates include: USA axes its freshman drama "Complications"; VH1 rescinds its second season order for "Hindsight"; and Victoria Justice inks talent holding deal with FOX.

[08/28/15 - 04:35 PM]
"#DanceBattle America," ABC's New Dance Competition Special, Premieres Monday, September 14
Alfonso Ribeiro and Jordin Sparks host the one-hour special, which will follow the season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars."

[08/28/15 - 01:00 PM]
Rowan Blanchard and Paris Berelc Star in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Invisible Sister," Premiering Friday, October 9 on Disney Channel
The film is set to premiere as part of "Monstober," Disney Channel's month-long Halloween-themed programming event.

[08/28/15 - 11:08 AM]
The Might of the Empire Grows and Fan-Favorite Clone Troopers Debut in New Episodes of "Star Wars Rebels" Season 2 Beginning Wednesday, October 14
In "Star Wars Rebels" Season Two, past lives will be revealed and the destiny of our heroes will be changed forever.

[08/28/15 - 10:40 AM]
Christina Applegate to Guest-Star on New Comedy "The Grinder"
Additional guest castings for the new series include Emmanuelle Chriqui and Nat Faxon.

[08/28/15 - 08:47 AM]
"Food Fighters" Matches Its Season High in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, August 27.

[08/28/15 - 08:38 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother," "Big Bang" Continue Win Streak for CBS
The Eye has won the past 11 Thursdays among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/28/15 - 07:05 AM]
USA Network Stars Support No More Campaign to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Upcoming "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Marathon on August 30
Aaron Tveit, Gina Torres, John Cena, Mark Feuerstein, Patrick J. Adams, Rami Malek, Sarah Rafferty and Daniel Sunjata are all featured in the 11-episode stunt.

[08/28/15 - 06:17 AM]
Brooke Burke-Charvet Returns as Co-Host for the 95th Anniversary Broadcast of Miss America
She joins previously announced judges Brett Eldredge, Taya Kyle, Kevin O'Leary, Amy Purdy and Zendaya, as well as Nick Jonas who will act as the official music curator of the evening.

[08/27/15 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 27
Updates include: Amazon eyes small screen take on "Galaxy Quest"; Michelle Pfeiffer cast in HBO's "The Wizard of Lies"; and Shaquille O'Neal to drop by ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat."

[08/27/15 - 05:10 PM]
FOX Gives Midseason Drama "The Frankenstein Code" New Title of "Lookinglass"
The Rob Kazinsky-led drama is due in 2016 on the network.

[08/27/15 - 03:47 PM]
Video: VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" Season 2 Super Trailer
Premiering on Monday, September 7, the new cast is willing to lay it all on the line, striving to leave a permanent mark on the music industry despite sacrifices they may be forced to make.

[08/27/15 - 02:37 PM]
FXX to Air Special Mini-Marathon of "Archer's" Greatest Loves
Sterling Archer is reflecting on some of his greatest loves from the past with a special mini-marathon airing Saturday, September 26 from 10 PM - 1 AM ET/PT.

[08/27/15 - 01:54 PM]
"Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank" Set to Premiere on Friday, October 23rd on Showtime(R)
The film is an intimate, rollicking and entertaining look behind-the-scenes at the public and private life of one of America's greatest and, at times, controversial legislators.

[08/27/15 - 01:36 PM]
TLC Heads Back for a Second Push of "Labor Games"
The season premieres Tuesday, September 15 at 8:00/7:00c with two back-to-back episodes.

[08/27/15 - 01:08 PM]
TV One's "Welcome to the Family" Reunites Half & Half Co-Stars Valarie Pettiford and Telma Hopkins
The film centers on Stella, an internet producer (Kali Hawk), who has to learn how to balance her personal and professional lives.

[08/27/15 - 12:48 PM]
"Celebrity Name Game" Rolls Out the Red Carpet More Celebrity Guests, More Comedy, More Fun Than Ever!
Hosted by funnyman Craig Ferguson and executive produced by Courteney Cox and David Arquette, the syndicated, half-hour weekday strip premieres Monday, September 21.

[08/27/15 - 11:43 AM]
Treasure Hunters Dig Deep Into American History to Search for Vanished Fortune on the Series Premiere of "Rebel Gold" Airing Tuesday, Sept 15 on Discovery
The project is an all-new series that follows an experienced group treasure hunters as they join forces to retrace Jefferson Davis' trail and search for clues that could lead them to the legendary treasure.

[08/27/15 - 11:33 AM]
"In The Cut" Becomes Bounce TV's #1 Series Premiere Ever in Adults 18-49
Bounce TV spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 25.

[08/27/15 - 11:30 AM]
Betty White to Guest-Star on FOX Drama "Bones"
She'll play an accomplished, sharp as a tack, absolutely fabulous squintern who is brought in to assist in a murder linked to fantasy football - which just happens to be one of her many areas of expertise.

[08/27/15 - 11:21 AM]
Animal Planet's "Tanked" Delivers Marvelous Masterpieces to Megastars, MVPs, Magicians and Musicians
Look for the first of 10 new episodes on Friday, September 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/27/15 - 11:09 AM]
Jimmy Fallon Tops His Broadcast Competition for the Late-Night Ratings Week of Aug. 17-21 in All Key Categories
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of August 17-21.

[08/27/15 - 11:01 AM]
TBS Orders Two More Seasons of "American Dad!"
In November, the network announced a 22-episode order for season 11, which is set to air on TBS and Adult Swim in early 2016.

[08/27/15 - 10:50 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases the Official Trailer for the Emmy(R) Nominated Outstanding Drama Series "Homeland"
Season five will pick up two years after Carrie Mathison's (Claire Danes) ill-fated tenure as Islamabad station chief.

[08/27/15 - 10:50 AM]
All-New Dance Docuseries "Step It Up" Premieres September 25 on Lifetime
Traci Young-Byron, a former Miami Heat Dancer and longtime team captain, is the owner of the elite dance company, the Young Contemporary Dance Theatre (YCDT).

[08/27/15 - 10:26 AM]
A&E and LMN to Premiere Two New Documentaries Chronicling the Troubling Persona of O.J. Simpson and the Criminal and Civil Trials Against Him
A&E will premiere the two-hour special "O.J. Speaks: The Hidden Tapes" on Thursday, October 1 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/27/15 - 10:23 AM]
VH1 Continues to Expand the Reach of Its #1 Rated "Love & Hip Hop" Franchise by Greenlighting a Brand New Series and Returning an Audience Favorite for a Second Season
Picking up after "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta," Stevie J and Joseline head to Los Angeles in VH1's new untitled half-hour spin-off series.

[08/27/15 - 10:09 AM]
What Will Be America's Next Great Fitness Obsession? Jillian Michaels Starts the Search on October 20 with Spike's "Sweat Inc."
The winner of the competition will receive $100,000, the opportunity to develop their brand and launch their program at multiple Retro Fitness locations across the country, as well as a feature in Women's Health Magazine.

[08/27/15 - 10:01 AM]
The Illusionists Return to "America's Got Talent" for Sept. 2 Semi-Final Results Show on NBC
Adam Trent, Dan Sperry, Raymond Crowe, Jonathan Goodwin and James More will captivate America with their jaw-dropping showcase of illusion.

[08/27/15 - 10:01 AM]
Mary Lynn Rajskub to Guest-Star on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" This Fall
She'll play a successful art gallery owner whom Charles (Joe Lo Truglio) thinks might be his soulmate.

[08/27/15 - 09:53 AM]
"Hibana" (Spark), By Naoki Matayoshi, Will Be a Netflix Japan Original Series
The project is based on the novel by Naoki Matayoshi that won the 153rd Akutagawa Prize.

[08/27/15 - 09:15 AM]
Travel Channel's "Booze Traveler" Serves Up Another Round of Cocktails and Culture, Season Two Premieres Monday, September 28 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
In 16 all-new, hour-long episodes, Jack Maxwell embarks on a journey crisscrossing the map to taste homemade liquors, fresh brewed beer and handcrafted cocktails in diverse locations.

[08/27/15 - 09:13 AM]
HGTV's "Flipping Virgins" with Egypt Sherrod Premieres September 15
Each episode stars property expert Egypt Sherrod as she helps house-flipping novices navigate the unexpected realities of purchasing, renovating and selling a home for profit.

[08/27/15 - 09:03 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" to Expand Across Social and Digital Platforms; Baratunde Thurston Joins Late Night Franchise to Oversee Expansion
With this new initiative, fans of "The Daily Show" will have access to more original content presented across multiple platforms, giving them an increasingly robust user experience wherever they consume content.

[08/27/15 - 09:01 AM]
Hulu Renews "Difficult People" for Season Two
The series, starring Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner, will return with 10 new episodes.

[08/27/15 - 09:00 AM]
GSN Announces Season Three Pick-Up of Groundbreaking Original Hit Series "Skin Wars"
The announcement comes on the heels of a successful season two finale, which drew over 1.1 million viewers.

[08/27/15 - 08:53 AM]
"The Carmichael Show" Is the Most-Watched Summer Comedy Debut Since 2007, Wins the Slot Among the Big 4 in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 26.

[08/27/15 - 08:43 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with NBC
"America's Got Talent" is the most-watched series while "Big Brother" leads the adults 18-49 race.

[08/27/15 - 08:34 AM]
Oxygen's New Series "Rich in Faith" Premieres Wednesday, December 2 at 10PM ET/PT
Rich Wilkerson Jr. made international headlines when he married his friends Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, but this preacher's kid is anything but new to the ministry game.

[08/27/15 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Hemlock Grove" - The Final Chapter - Netflix
Savor every last drop of "Hemlock Grove's" final season, streaming exclusively on Netflix beginning October 23.

[08/27/15 - 07:29 AM]
Sal Basille and Francis Garcia Are Back for Food, Fun and All New Adventures in a New Season of "Pizza Masters"
Season two rolls out Wednesday, September 23 at 9:00/8:00c on Cooking Channel.

[08/27/15 - 07:21 AM]
"South Park" Season 19 Begins Wednesday, September 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
The all-new episodes from this season will be available in HD exclusively on Hulu and South Park Studios the day after they premiere.

[08/27/15 - 07:02 AM]
Discovery Channel to Broadcast "Sherpa" Documentary in More Than 200 Countries and Territories Around the World
From Director Jennifer Peedom, the film looks at how Mount Everest's Sherpa community united in grief and anger to reclaim the mountain following the deadly avalanche that struck on April 18, 2014, killing 16 of their members.

[08/27/15 - 07:01 AM]
CBS and TEGNA Renew Affiliation Agreement
The markets renewed cover over nine percent of the U.S. and serve more than 10 million households.

[08/27/15 - 06:44 AM]
SundanceTV Renews "Behind the Story with The Paley Center" for Season Two
Returning in fall 2015, season two will feature in-depth discussions with the stars, writers, and producers of the biggest shows on television today.

[08/26/15 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 26
Updates include: Jim Belushi signs onto FOX's "Urban Cowboy"; Maria Bello set for Amazon's "The Trial"; and Eric Kripke, Shawn Ryan bring "Time" to NBC.

[08/26/15 - 11:00 PM]
Remaining 10 Contestants on "Last Comic Standing" to Battle for Grand Prize
These 10 will now compete in a compelling new head-to-head round on Wednesday, September 2.

[08/26/15 - 01:58 PM]
USA Postpones "Mr. Robot" Finale Until Next Week
The previously filmed season finale contains a graphic scene similar in nature to today's tragic events in Virginia.

[08/26/15 - 12:46 PM]
New Details on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Season 3
New faces, both friend and foe, will join the series, including the no-nonsense, highly-skilled and somewhat mysterious leader (Constance Zimmer) of the ATCU (Advanced Threat Containment Unit).

[08/26/15 - 12:07 PM]
Destination America Ignites Fear on the Frozen Frontier with "Alaska Monsters" Season 2 and the World Premiere of "Alaska Haunting"
The former returns with new episodes on Saturday, September 19 at 10:00/9:00c.







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[11/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[11/15/24 - 08:31 AM]
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[11/15/24 - 08:04 AM]
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[11/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The New York Times Presents: Weight of the World" - Official Teaser - FX
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[11/15/24 - 05:31 AM]
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[11/15/24 - 03:02 AM]
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[11/15/24 - 03:01 AM]
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[11/14/24 - 02:02 PM]
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[11/14/24 - 01:23 PM]
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[11/14/24 - 12:41 PM]
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[11/14/24 - 11:14 AM]
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[11/14/24 - 10:23 AM]
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[11/14/24 - 10:12 AM]
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[11/14/24 - 09:04 AM]
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