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[02/02/17 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 2
Updates include: Josh Thomas announces end of "Please Like Me"; ABC gives pilot order to Carol Burnett comedy; and Charlie Rowe, Jacqueline Byers to look for "Salvation" at CBS.

[02/02/17 - 01:33 PM]
"Marvel's Runaways" Finds Its Cast
Marvel Television announced today the first group of young actors has been set for "Marvel's Runaways," the highly anticipated project with popular streaming service, Hulu.

[02/02/17 - 01:06 PM]
A&E Network's Hit Original Series "Nightwatch" Returns for New Episodes Set in a New City, Tampa, Florida
The hour-long series follows elite teams of emergency responders as they risk their lives to work the critical and daunting overnight shift in Tampa, the sun baked city by the bay where as many as 850 emergency calls come in every night.

[02/02/17 - 12:27 PM]
Arm & Hammer, Subaru, and Pet Smart Return as Sponsors of Hallmark Channel's "Kitten Bowl"
"Kitten Bowl IV" premieres on Sunday, February 5 at 12:00p ET/PT.

[02/02/17 - 11:00 AM]
"Ingobernable," Netflix's Second Original Series from Mexico, Premieres March 24
The fictional piece will debut at 12am (CST) and feature a total of 15 episodes that will tell the story of a Presidential family set in present day Mexico.

[02/02/17 - 10:44 AM]
Logo's Emmy(R) Award-Winning Competition Series "Rupaul's Drag Race" Ru-Veals Cast of Gag-Worthy New Season
Coming this spring, the season nine premiere extravaganza features a shocking opening that will go down as one of the most jaw-dropping moments in "Drag Race" history.

[02/02/17 - 10:01 AM]
TBS Partners with New York Comedy Festival to Celebrate the Best in Comedy on the World's Biggest Stage
"The New York Comedy Festival gives us an incredible chance to support the best and brightest in comedy, as well as showcase the growing chorus of original voices at TBS," said Michael Engleman.

[02/02/17 - 09:16 AM]
Video: Official Trailer for "My Brother, My Brother and Me"
The comedy advice show stars real-life brothers Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy.

[02/02/17 - 09:15 AM]
Trapped in Their Own Skin: TLC's "Skin Tight" Returns for a Second Season
Each of the 10 one-hour episodes will document the compelling stories of two individuals who have lost massive amounts of weight - but are still ashamed of their bodies and feel trapped in their own skin.

[02/02/17 - 09:00 AM]
Syfy and The Asylum Announce Sharknado 5 Is Going Fin-Ternational
Principal photography commenced today, February 2, in Bulgaria.

[02/02/17 - 08:28 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Hunted," "Criminal Minds" Put CBS on Top
The Eye wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/02/17 - 07:03 AM]
NWSL and A+E Networks Announce Historic Partnership
Founded in December 2012, the NWSL is a 10-team Division-I women's professional soccer league set to kick off an historic fifth season in 2017 with support from the Canadian Soccer Association and United States Soccer Federation.

[02/02/17 - 07:00 AM]
E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Proves Family Matters Most as New Season Premieres Sunday, March 5 at 9 PM ET/PT
This season the family welcomes a dreamy bundle of joy, embraces new beginnings and tests their resilience in the face of adversity.

[02/02/17 - 06:30 AM]
Chance the Rapper, Little Big Town and Sturgill Simpson to Perform on "The 59th Annual Grammy Awards(R)" Feb. 12 on CBS
Award-winning host and performer James Corden is set to host Music's Biggest Night(R) for the first time.

[02/01/17 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 1
Updates include: Kenneth Choi to star in NBC comedy pilot; Ernie Hudson cast as dad to "Angie Tribeca" at TBS; and Dean Georgaris among latest to land pilot order at ABC.

[02/01/17 - 12:44 PM]
Showtime(R) Offers The Mysterious "Twin Peaks" Prequel Film Fire Walk with Me to Its Subscribers Starting on March 1
With the first two seasons of "Twin Peaks" already available across all of its platforms, Showtime is offering subscribers the opportunity to binge watch the entirety of the original series ahead of the new debut on May 21.

[02/01/17 - 12:38 PM]
Bravo Media's Emmy Award-Winning "Inside the Actors Studio" Unites the Cast of "Girls" Ahead of Its Final Season on Thursday, February 9 at 8PM ET/PT
Creator, co-executive producer and star, Lena Dunham is joined by fellow cast members Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Allison Williams to appear on James Lipton's stage.

[02/01/17 - 12:11 PM]
Freeform Kicks Off 2017 with Record January Digital Viewing Highs and Top-Tier Prime Ranks
Freeform further spins the numbers for the month of January.

[02/01/17 - 12:04 PM]
Chris Gethard Tapes His Acclaimed Off-Broadway Show "Chris Gethard: Career Suicide" for May Debut on HBO
The special is a comedy about depression, alcoholism, suicide and the other funniest parts of life.

[02/01/17 - 10:11 AM]
A&E Network Extends Season One of "Live PD" After Solid Ratings Growth
New episodes continue Friday nights at 9PM ET/PT with two extra episodes on Saturday, February 4 and February 11 at 9PM ET/PT.

[02/01/17 - 09:16 AM]
Video: "Riverdale" - Josie and the Pussycats Cover "Sugar, Sugar"
Featuring lead vocals by series star Ashleigh Murray (Josie), the recording is a cover of the 2009 single "Candy Girl (Sugar Sugar)" by Inner Circle featuring Flo Rida.

[02/01/17 - 09:14 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos on Disrupted Night
News coverage kicked off primetime on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC.

[02/01/17 - 09:01 AM]
Oxygen Media Will Expand to a Crime Destination Network in Summer 2017
New programming highlights include a revival of TNT's "Cold Justice."

[02/01/17 - 08:24 AM]
Viewership for Season Debut of ABC's NBA Sunday Showcase Up 33 Percent
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, January 29.

[02/01/17 - 08:15 AM]
Nickelodeon to Premiere Season Two of "The Dude Perfect Show," Featuring All-New Trick Shots, Slam Dunks and More
The series is making the move from sibling channel CMT.

[02/01/17 - 07:48 AM]
Syfy Celebrates George A. Romero's Birthday with 12 Hour "Night of the Living Dead" Marathon on Facebook Live
Honoring Romero's birthday, the film will play continuously for 12 hours at https://www.facebook.com/Syfy/ starting at 11:30 AM/10:30c.

[02/01/17 - 06:35 AM]
Hallmark Channel Launches "Countdown to Valentine's Day" Installation at Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall
Hit country music artist Brett Young, whose debut album "Brett Young" will be released on Friday, February 10, will perform two acoustic sets, one at 12:30 p.m. and the other 6 p.m.

[02/01/17 - 06:02 AM]
The 97th Miss America Competition to Air Sunday, September 10, on ABC
"The 2018 Miss America Competition" follows three days of preliminary competitions and two weeks of various Miss America events held on and around the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk.

[02/01/17 - 05:01 AM]
Oscar(R)-Winners Leonardo DiCaprio, Brie Larson, Mark Rylance and Alicia Vikander Return to the Oscars Stage
All return to the Oscars stage after winning last year in their respective acting categories.

[01/31/17 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 31
Updates include: Jason Katims brings "Drama High" to NBC; Lucy Hale to lead "Life Sentence" at The CW; and Emma Stone/Jonah Hill-led "Maniac" a go at Netflix.

[01/31/17 - 03:15 PM]
Amber Rose to Host VH1's Lovefest with the Return of "14 Days of Love" Kicking Off February 1st
Over the years, VH1 has been home to more than 20 different series centered around "love" which will be offered throughout "14 Days of Love."

[01/31/17 - 02:01 PM]
Inspiring Stories of African-American Heroes to be Presented During Black History Month on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior
The initiative begins with the story of acclaimed African-American pilot Charles Alfred "Chief" Anderson Sr.

[01/31/17 - 01:58 PM]
Award-Winning Songwriters Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Pen Original Song for "The Flash"/"Supergirl" Musical Episode on The CW
In addition, the episode will feature another original song penned by "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" star and executive producer Rachel Bloom and Tom Root, entitled "Super Friend."

[01/31/17 - 01:31 PM]
BET's Smash Hit "The New Edition Story" Grossed 29 Million Total Viewers During Its Premiere Week
BET further spins the numbers for the mini-series to date.

[01/31/17 - 01:29 PM]
24-Hour Disney Junior Channel Is TV's #1 Preschooler Network for the 46th Consecutive Month in Total Viewers and Kids 2-5
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the month to date.

[01/31/17 - 01:00 PM]
The Top 5 Winners of "The Fosters" Theme Song Contest to Be Featured in a Special Promo Airing During "The Fosters" Premiere Tonight, January 31, on Freeform
Additional stand-out submissions will be included in a compilation video and featured on "The Fosters" social media accounts.

[01/31/17 - 11:57 AM]
March Madness Comes to Lifetime with New Docuseries "Bringing Up Ballers" Premiering March 1
The six-episode series follows feisty moms who will stop at nothing to ensure that their businesses are successful and their boys are on track to make it to the NBA.

[01/31/17 - 11:47 AM]
Viral Sensation Veronica "Pooh" Nash-Poleate Brings Her Common Sense Crusade to TLC
The eight-episode series, formerly known as "Miss Pooh to the Rescue," premieres Tuesday, March 7.

[01/31/17 - 11:43 AM]
Showtime(R) to Air "American Jihad"
The film offers an inside look at Jihadism from former Jihadists and those deeply affected by its practices.

[01/31/17 - 10:57 AM]
Kanye West, Adele, Bruno Mars and More to Be Featured in Ovation TV's Week-Long Tribute to the Grammys' Hottest Artists
America's only arts network will pay tribute to the Grammy Awards by featuring some of the recording industry's biggest winners, including Kanye West, Adele, Bruno Mars, Whitney Houston and Justin Timberlake.

[01/31/17 - 10:48 AM]
CBS News to Air Primetime Special Report Tonight on President Trump's Supreme Court Announcement
The announcement is expected to begin at 8:00 PM, ET.

[01/31/17 - 10:16 AM]
"60 Minutes" Is #2 for the Week - Seventh Time This Season the CBS News Magazine Has Finished in the Top 5
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, January 29.

[01/31/17 - 10:04 AM]
Nickelodeon Gets in the Game to Give Kids All Access to Super Bowl LI
Nickelodeon's on- and off-channel events include "Superstar Slime Showdown at Super Bowl," a one-hour original special premiering Sunday, February 5 at 12 p.m. (ET/PT) across Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and TeenNick.

[01/31/17 - 10:01 AM]
"Star Trek: Discovery" Begins Production
Star Trek, one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises, returns to television 50 years after it first premiered.

[01/31/17 - 09:16 AM]
Wyatt Cenac's "Night Train" Picked Up for Season Two
The series is a freewheeling mix of stand up, music and other surprises, where anything can happen and anything is welcome.

[01/31/17 - 08:30 AM]
Rapunzel Swings Into Action with the Premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie "Tangled Before Ever After," on Friday, March 10, and the Highly Anticipated Debut of "Tangled: The Series," on Friday, March 24
Reprising their roles are Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi as Rapunzel and Eugene (formerly known as Flynn Rider), respectively.

[01/31/17 - 08:19 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "The Bachelor" Top Demo Race
The Alphabet easily wins the night among adults 18-49 with its reality franchise.

[01/31/17 - 08:08 AM]
Junior Chefs Take a Seat at the Judges' Table for First-Ever "Chopped Junior: Make Me a Judge Tournament"
The four-week stunt launches Wednesday, March 8 at 8:00/7:00c on Food Network.

[01/31/17 - 08:06 AM]
Denzel Washington, Issa Rae and F. Gary Gray Confirmed as Honorees at the 2017 "BET Presents The American Black Film Festival Honors"
The awards gala held February 17 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA will air on BET and Centric, Wednesday, February 22.

[01/31/17 - 07:59 AM]
Terrence J Signs First-Look Deal to Develop and Executive Produce Original Content with MTV and VH1
Currently, he can be seen as the host of the "Are You The One?" and "America's Next Top Model" live after show, "Aftermatch."







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[11/19/24 - 01:38 PM]
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The new series launched on Thursday, November 14, and posted a 0.57 P25-54 / 0.74 W25-54 L3 rating, more than doubling prior six-week benchmarks (+148% and +124% respectively) and is on pace to be Food Network's highest rated freshman series of the year.

[11/19/24 - 01:00 PM]
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[11/19/24 - 12:58 PM]
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[11/19/24 - 12:01 PM]
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[11/19/24 - 11:30 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 11:20 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 11:16 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 10:10 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 10:01 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
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