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[09/07/16 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 7
Updates include: Jessica Biel to lead "The Sinner" at USA; Charles Murray exits FOX's "Star"; and O.T. Fagbenle cast in "The Handmaid's Tale" at Hulu.

[09/07/16 - 01:53 PM]
"Hairspray Live!" Rounds Out Cast with Broadway Talent Ephraim Sykes ("Hamilton") and Shahadi Wright Joseph ("School of Rock")
The pair join an already stellar lineup that includes Harvey Fierstein, Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth, Martin Short, Derek Hough, Dove Cameron, Garrett Clayton and Maddie Baillio.

[09/07/16 - 12:11 PM]
Spooky Sweets and Terrifying Treats Abound on the Return of "Halloween Baking Championship" and First-Ever "Kids Halloween Baking Championship"
Each week on "Halloween Baking Championship," the bakers face tough challenges from making bite-sized monster morsels, to wickedly-decadent desserts stuffed with trick-or-treat candies, as well as creepy clown cake-pops and goodies of ghostly graveyards.

[09/07/16 - 12:00 PM]
Starz Announces Roster of Recurring Cast and Guest Stars Appearing in Season Two of "Blunt Talk"
Fred Armisen, Jason Schwartzman, Moby, Erik Griffin and Brett Gelman are all on tap.

[09/07/16 - 11:47 AM]
Pop to Air Over 250 Hours of Horror-Themed Programming All Month Headlined by the Original Six-Part Television Event "Wolf Creek"
On Friday, October 14, Pop will air the original "Wolf Creek" movie at 8:00/7:00c, followed by the premiere of the television series at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/07/16 - 11:44 AM]
WGN America Unveils "Salem" Key Art for Season Three; Announces Premiere Time Halloween Week, Wednesday, November 2 at 9 PM ET/PT
The third season of "Salem" dawns with the triumph of the witches' plan to remake the New World by bringing the devil to earth and making Salem his capital.

[09/07/16 - 11:09 AM]
"Live with Kelly" Announces "Live with Kelly and You" Co-Host Search
The nation-wide search will give one lucky viewer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the chance to sit beside Ripa as guest co-host on "Live" for a day.

[09/07/16 - 11:05 AM]
Andrew Zimmern Reveals Culinary Delights from Around the World on a New Season of "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations"
Hosted and executive produced by James Beard Award-winning chef and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern, the fourth season highlights the not-to-be-missed foods that define a location.

[09/07/16 - 10:32 AM]
Cameras Roll on CBC and Netflix Miniseries "Alias Grace" from Halfire Entertainment
The six-hour miniseries is inspired by the true story of Grace Marks who was convicted of murdering Nancy Montgomery and Thomas Kinnear.

[09/07/16 - 10:26 AM]
Blood Runs Cold When Fresh Set of Roommates Return to the Emerald City for New Season of MTV's "Real World Seattle: Bad Blood" Premiering October 12
The 32nd season has seven strangers move into an upscale loft in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood with the hope of starting an exciting new chapter in their lives, but what they don't know is there are seven other people coming to crash their party.

[09/07/16 - 10:15 AM]
Romantic Comedy "The 10th Date" Begins Production in Los Angeles
Lifetime's two-hour romantic comedy stars Meagan Good, Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson, Kellee Stewart, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman with Cat Deeley and Brandon T. Jackson.

[09/07/16 - 10:00 AM]
Disney Channel Series "Andi Mack" Begins Production in Salt Lake City
The single-camera series follows a journey of self-discovery for a 13-year-old girl who finds herself questioning everything she's ever known after her older sister returns home unexpectedly.

[09/07/16 - 09:48 AM]
Tom Burke Is "Cormoran Strike" for Major TV Drama for BBC One
The Strike Series is based on J.K. Rowling's bestselling crime novels, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

[09/07/16 - 09:31 AM]
"Tyrant" to Conclude on FX with Tonight's Season 3 Finale
For three thrilling seasons, "Tyrant" followed the intrigue and exploits of an American family drawn into the inner workings of a turbulent Middle East nation.

[09/07/16 - 09:30 AM]
GSN's New Skill-Based Competition Series, "Window Warriors," Where Art Meets Commerce, Premieres Tuesday, November 15 at 9 PM ET/PT
The network also revealed today the three judges for the series, including Carson Kressley, Tai Beauchamp and Douglas Little.

[09/07/16 - 09:28 AM]
Digital Devices Capture Extraordinary Tales of Survival on Discovery's New Series "Still Alive" Premiering September 14 at 10 PM ET/PT
In every thrilling, heart-stopping one-hour episode, viewers will step into the shoes of survivors as they recount their terrifying experiences.

[09/07/16 - 09:06 AM]
"Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars" Returns and This Season Is Breaking All the Rules
The new season kicks off Friday, October 7 at 9:00/8:00c on WE tv.

[09/07/16 - 09:01 AM]
Spike TV to Telecast "Roots of Fight Presents: Ali: Birth of the Greatest"
The original, one-hour documentary, narrated by Ice T, premieres on Spike Friday, September 9.

[09/07/16 - 08:34 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Got Talent" Bests "Bachelor in Paradise" Finale
NBC wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/07/16 - 08:09 AM]
Disney-ABC Television Ups Patrick Moran to President, ABC Studios
Having joined the company in 2010, Moran most recently served as executive vice president of ABC Studios.

[09/07/16 - 08:08 AM]
Anthony Anderson to Host All-New Series on Animal Planet
Premiering in 2017, "Animal Review" (WT) is a one-hour weekly comedy-variety series that will celebrate all the amazing ways animals have captivated our hearts, minds and funny bones.

[09/07/16 - 08:01 AM]
Book Three of "Outlander" Currently in Production in Scotland
The third season will include 13 episodes based upon the third of eight books in Diana Gabaldon's international best-selling Outlander series, entitled Voyager.

[09/07/16 - 08:00 AM]
CBS Resumes Time Change Alerts on NFL Doubleheader Weekends
"The NFL on CBS" national doubleheader Sundays are: September 18 and 25; October 9 and 23; November 6, 20 and 27; December 18; and January 1.

[09/07/16 - 07:35 AM]
History(R) Recovers Iconic Ground Zero Flag That Disappeared After 9/11
The network chronicles the story of the flag's recovery and journey back to New York in the special "America's 9/11 Flag: Rise from the Ashes," featuring best-selling author Brad Meltzer and premiering on Sunday, September 11.

[09/07/16 - 07:07 AM]
Oxygen Media Kicks Off Brand New Competition Series "Last Squad Standing" to Premiere Tuesday, November 1 at 9PM ET/PT
In the series, three groups of friends from around the country will live together, compete and ultimately vote each other off the show for a grand prize of $100,000 and the title of "Last Squad Standing."

[09/07/16 - 06:30 AM]
CBSN Launches on Playstation(R)4 and Playstation(R)3
CBSN makes all of the resources of CBS News available directly on digital platforms, and is free to access.

[09/07/16 - 06:01 AM]
Production Underway on "Hailey Dean Mystery: Murder, With Love" from Nancy Grace
Based on characters from Grace's New York Times best-selling series of Hailey Dean Mystery novels, the movie stars Kellie Martin, with a special on-screen appearance by Grace.

[09/07/16 - 06:01 AM]
68th Emmy(R) Awards Announces Second Star-Studded Group of Presenters
Laverne Cox, America Ferrera, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kit Harington and Matt LeBlanc are among the latest additions.

[09/07/16 - 06:00 AM]
Esquire Network Gets Ready to Ride with New Competition Series "Wrench Against the Machine" Premiering Tuesday, November 15 at 9 PM ET/PT
Each hour-long episode will have two teams of three expert builders battling head-to-head with only three days and $3,000 to transform basic stock motorcycles into rowdy, riding, works of art.

[09/07/16 - 05:02 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer/Key Art for Original Short Documentary The White Helmets
The film follows three volunteer rescue workers as they put everything on the line to save civilians affected by the war in Syria and Turkey, all the while wracked with worry about the safety of their own loved ones.

[09/06/16 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 6
Updates include: Sam Waterston among latest bound for Netflix's "Godless"; Katey Sagal cast in "Superior Donuts" at CBS; and Lauren Iungerich, Jenna Bans both sell new projects to NBC.

[09/06/16 - 07:02 PM]
ABC Picks Up "Bachelor in Paradise" for a Fourth Season
Each episode showcases "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" alumni as they explore new relationships while living together in Mexico, in a secluded and dreamy paradise.

[09/06/16 - 04:02 PM]
BBC America Brings Back to Life Destroyed "Doctor Who" Episodes
"Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks" is a brand new animation based on the program's original audio recordings.

[09/06/16 - 03:19 PM]
Season 3 Premiere of "You're the Worst" Is Series' Most-Watched Telecast on FXX
FXX further spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 31.

[09/06/16 - 02:21 PM]
"Heathers" Pilot Greenlit at TV Land with Leslye Headland Directing
Reimagined as an anthology, "Heathers" will be set in the present day, as our heroine deals with a very different but equally vicious group of Heathers.

[09/06/16 - 01:00 PM]
USA Network Announces Second Season Pickup for "Queen of the South"
Plus: Natalie Chaidez is signing on as showrunner for the new season.

[09/06/16 - 12:44 PM]
Dick Wolf, Zayn Malik and Len Blavatnik Team with Universal Television on Development for NBC's "Boys"
The drama follows the formation of a hugely successful boy band and captures all the excitement, competition and fun, but also provides an inside look into the pressure that follows.

[09/06/16 - 12:36 PM]
Video: Watch an All-New First Look at Season Two of "Scream Queens"
Season Two graduates from the college campus and into a hospital with a haunted past, as a new and terrifyingly funny mystery begins.

[09/06/16 - 12:02 PM]
Freeform's "The Fosters" and "Pretty Little Liars" Wrap Summer Seasons Boasting Multi-Month Highs
Freeform further spins the numbers for the summer to date.

[09/06/16 - 12:00 PM]
Season Two of Pop's Reality Sitcom "Unusually Thicke" Brings Back Alan Thicke, Wife Tanya and Son Carter on Sept. 21
Between his fiery, much younger Latina wife Tanya and his three sons - teenaged Carter, pop star Robin and marijuana dispensary owner Brennan - Alan has his work cut out for him as a father, husband and Hollywood actor, writer and icon.

[09/06/16 - 10:55 AM]
Destination America Unlocks Secrets of "Paranormal Lockdown: The Black Monk House"
The epic television event follows Nick Groff and Katrina Weidman as they conduct a special investigation of the Black Monk House in Yorkshire, England - universally feared as the home of the most violent poltergeist activity ever reported.

[09/06/16 - 10:35 AM]
TLC Starts Production on a New Series Featuring Viral Sensation Veronica "Pooh"
A school guidance counselor with degrees in psychology and education, Pooh relishes the online interaction with her "congregation," but she's decided it is time to go offline and meet her followers in person.

[09/06/16 - 10:35 AM]
Discovery's #1-Rated Show "Gold Rush" Returns for Its Seventh Season with Higher Stakes Than Ever Before
Returning from a record-breaking gold mining season is 21-year-old miner Parker Schnabel.

[09/06/16 - 10:14 AM]
Legendary Hip-Hop Artist Michel'le Breaks Her Silence in "Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le" Premiering October 15
Rhyon Nicole Brown, Curtis Hamilton, R. Marcos Taylor and Jamie Kennedy star in the film.

[09/06/16 - 09:05 AM]
Investigation Discovery Is #1 Network for Women in Total Day Delivery in August
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the month of August.

[09/06/16 - 09:01 AM]
A Trip to Hanoi, Featuring Dinner with President Obama, Kicks off Season Eight of CNN Original Series "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown," Sunday Sept. 25 at 9pm
The nine-episode season also features tours of Nashville, Sichuan, London, Houston, Japan, Minas Gerais, Buenos Aires, and Rome.

[09/06/16 - 09:00 AM]
E! Puts Fans at the Intersection of Pop Culture and Fashion as Exclusive Multi-Platform Media Partner of New York Fashion Week: The Shows
This year, E! will once again be stationed in the heart of all the action to bring viewers an exclusive and unparalleled look at one of the year's biggest events.

[09/06/16 - 08:45 AM]
Ole Miss vs. Florida State: Concludes College Football's Best Kickoff Weekend Ever with Impressive 5.3 Overnight on ESPN
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, September 5.

[09/06/16 - 08:26 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Labor Day with "American Ninja Warrior"
The Peacock wins the holiday evening among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/06/16 - 08:04 AM]
Grammy Award-Winning Singer Jewel Returns Home for First Time in Seven Years on New Season of "Alaska: The Last Frontier"
The new season premieres Sunday, October 2 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.







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[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Sets January Premiere Dates, with Spotlight on Series Debuts of "Going Dutch" and "Doc," and February Kicks Off with "FOX's Super Week"
The midseason schedule on FOX starts Thursday, January 2 with the series premiere of the all-new Denis Leary workplace comedy, "Going Dutch," preceded by the season premiere of Joel McHale's hit series, "Animal Control," together building a new Thursday night comedy block on FOX.

[11/18/24 - 09:09 AM]
Apple TV+ Greenlights "Cape Fear" from Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg
The new series will be written and showrun by Nick Antosca and executive produced by Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, with Academy Award winner Javier Bardem starring and executive producing.

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Max Original Comedy Special "Rose Matafeo: On and On and On" Debuts December 19
"I had laryngitis at the time of taping and was on a heavy dose of steroids," said Matafeo. "I accept no responsibility for this performance, except if it's praise and then I'll take that."

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
In "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It," Fortune shares hilarious stories from her life, including her "romantic" honeymoon with her wife and her reflections on no longer being her mom's surrogate husband.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Piano Lesson" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
A brewing battle over the fate of an heirloom piano threatens to tear a family apart in this drama based on August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Cake Toppers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Hosted by the ultimate cake boss, Buddy Valastro, "Cake Toppers" is the ultimate clash of the country's best cake artists as they compete to design moving, flaming, flashing, and sometimes even flying cake creations!

[11/18/24 - 07:31 AM]
WWE "Monday Night Raw" Debuts on Netflix Live from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on January 6, 2025
The premiere episode will feature some of the biggest names in WWE such as John Cena, Undisputed WWE Champion "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Bianca Belair, in addition to many other Superstars and surprise guests.

[11/18/24 - 07:30 AM]
NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Unveils Star-Studded Performer Lineup for Annual Tree-Lighting Telecast
Audiences will be treated to festive performances from an all-star lineup of musical guests featuring Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, and Thalia.

[11/18/24 - 06:30 AM]
"Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let's Play!" Announces First-Ever International Tour Kicking Off in the UK in Early 2025
This immersive concert experience for kids and families will feature an interactive musical performance that includes singing, dancing, 3D special effects, and acrobatics with performances of cirque-level quality, all designed for Disney Jr.'s most devoted young fans.

[11/18/24 - 06:03 AM]
Presenters Announced for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and is available next day on Hulu.

[11/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Helicopter Heist" - Special Teaser - Netflix
Two childhood friends decide to try one last heist - to rob millions from Sweden's safest cash depot without getting caught. Based on a true story.

[11/18/24 - 06:00 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery and the National Basketball Association Reach Agreement to Expand Long-Standing Partnership
In addition, WBD and the NBA have resolved all disputes relating to the NBA's recent media agreements.

[11/18/24 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN and TNT Sports Reach Agreement for Iconic "Inside the NBA" to Be Exclusively Distributed on ESPN and ABC Platforms Beginning with 2025-26 NBA Regular Season
The legendary "Inside the NBA" studio team will appear on ESPN and ABC surrounding high-profile live events, including ESPN's pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the NBA Finals on ABC, Conference Finals, NBA Playoffs, all ABC games after January 1, Christmas Day, opening week, the final week of the season and other marquee live events.

[11/18/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "The Snow Girl 2: The Soul Game" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A mysterious message leads journalist Miren Rojo to investigate the link between a girl's murder, an old disappearance and an elitist school in Málaga.

[11/17/24 - 08:21 PM]
Beyonce to Perform at Halftime of Ravens-Texans During NFL Christmas Gameday Live on Netflix
The performance will take place during the second of Netflix's two games, as the Houston Texans host the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium at 4:30 PM ET.