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[05/24/17 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 24
Updates include: Netflix cancels Baz Luhrmann's "The Get Down"; Matt Corman, Chris Ord to co-run NBC's "The Brave"; and Robert Levine to spearhead "Cleopatra" at Amazon.

[05/24/17 - 02:13 PM]
Ellen DeGeneres to Headline Stand Up Special for Netflix
Ellen DeGeneres said: "It has been 15 years since I did a stand-up special. 15 years. And I'm writing it now, I can't wait."

[05/24/17 - 11:54 AM]
Science Channel's "Space's Deepest Secrets" Deciphers Strange Signals from Alien Worlds to Determine If We Are Really Alone in the Universe
The special episode tells the story of a genuine scientific mystery, the recent discovery, confirmation, and on-going attempts to understand the origin of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs), enigmatic pulses from deep space that have so-far defied explanation.

[05/24/17 - 11:28 AM]
Crackle Set for Epic Rager with New Original Movie, "Party Boat," Starring Jay Mohr, Brett Davern, Beau Mirchoff, Sung Kang & Katie Leclerc
"Party Boat" focuses on 25-year-old Max, who is throwing his wildest party yet - a 25th birthday party for his best friend Kiley.

[05/24/17 - 11:02 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" Returns for the 2017 NBA Finals
Kevin Hart, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland, Will Ferrell, Owen Wilson, Jamie Foxx and Billy Crystal are among those on tap.

[05/24/17 - 11:01 AM]
Freeform Unites Fankind with Monday Night Programming Block
This summer, Freeform, Disney's young adult television and streaming network, unites fankind with a Monday night programming block of back-to-back episodes of fan-favorite shows, "Shadowhunters" and "Stitchers."

[05/24/17 - 11:01 AM]
Season 24 Winner Joins the Cast of "Dancing with the Stars: Live! - Hot Summer Nights!" Touring America This Summer
Fans of the show have the opportunity to see the best ballroom dancers in the business perform live in their hometowns.

[05/24/17 - 10:32 AM]
Discovery Channel Announces Summer Slate of Original Programming
Discovery Channel's summer schedule is jam-packed with a wide variety of both fan favorites and all-new programming.

[05/24/17 - 10:11 AM]
"Hood Adjacent with James Davis" Debuts on Wednesday, June 28 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, one block away from where "shit goes down," James Davis shares his perspective on the world he grew up in and the world he grew up next to.

[05/24/17 - 09:58 AM]
A&E to Premiere "Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G." (June 28) and "Who Killed Tupac?" (June 29) Under the Recently Relaunched "Biography" Banner
The first two hours of "Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G." will kick-off on Wednesday, June 28 with the final hour airing Thursday, June 29.

[05/24/17 - 09:46 AM]
Video: "Game of Thrones" Season 7 - Official Trailer (HBO)
The new season rolls out Sunday, July 16 on the pay channel.

[05/24/17 - 09:01 AM]
"2017 CMT Music Awards" to Feature Superstar Pairings
In a performance sure to span multiple decades, Lady Antebellum will jam out with Earth, Wind & Fire, while country royalty, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood will perform live together for the first time on any CMT stage.

[05/24/17 - 08:40 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Goes Out on Top for NBC
The Peacock wins the night among adults 18-49 while the "Dancing with the Stars"-powered ABC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[05/24/17 - 08:06 AM]
Sunday Night Live: Leslie Jones to Host 2017 "BET Awards"
The 2017 "BET Awards" will air live on Sunday, June 25 at 8 pm ET from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA on BET.

[05/24/17 - 07:57 AM]
American Heroes Channel Pays Tribute to Our Armed Forces with Third Annual "Salute to Sacrifice" Programming Event
In its third year, "Salute to Sacrifice" is a multiplatform campaign dedicated to celebrating the heroes who selflessly defend our freedom, while creating a national dialogue for issues our veterans and troops face each day.

[05/24/17 - 07:53 AM]
NFL Pro Bowl Returns to Orlando - Will Air on ESPN and ABC
The annual matchup of AFC vs. NFC stars will begin at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Camping World Stadium.

[05/23/17 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 23
Updates include: HBO, Jon Stewart scrap animated project; Mark Sheppard won't return to The CW's "Supernatural"; and Amazon to bring "Hanna" to the small screen.

[05/23/17 - 04:39 PM]
A Storm is Brewing as TNT's Hit Series "The Last Ship" Returns with a Thrilling Two-Hour Premiere on Aug. 20
Through its first three seasons, the show has ranked one of basic cable's Top 10 summer dramas with adults 18-49.

[05/23/17 - 01:17 PM]
Catch the Premiere of "Big & Little," Tomorrow Night on TLC After "My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now"
The two-part special follows two morbidly obese little people as they embark on a weight loss journey led by fitness guru and fellow little person, Allison Warrell.

[05/23/17 - 12:38 PM]
Comedy Central Announces Series Extension for "The President Show"
"I'm so grateful that Comedy Central has decided to end its tenure as a cable network by renewing 'The President Show,'" said Anthony Atamanuik.

[05/23/17 - 12:33 PM]
Starz App Now Available on Samsung Smart TVs
The app is also available on Amazon Fire TV, Xbox One, Apple TV, iPhones and iPads running iOS 8.0 or higher, Roku(R), Sony Android TV, as well as most Android phones, tablets and TV devices.

[05/23/17 - 12:14 PM]
"T.J. Miller: Meticulously Ridiculous," Featuring the "Silicon Valley" Star in His First HBO Special, Debuts June 17
The show offers his offbeat take on topics such as nightmares, the differences between marijuana and alcohol, his favorite historical figure and the challenges of talking about death.

[05/23/17 - 11:52 AM]
Nation's Leading True Crime Network Investigation Discovery Explores the Fall of 'America's Dad' in "Bill Cosby: An American Scandal"
This one-hour special takes viewers deep inside the secret life of Cosby and his family, shining a light on the drama and dysfunction behind this seemingly perfect household.

[05/23/17 - 11:25 AM]
Michael Strahan and ITV America Set Overall Deal
Under the partnership, Strahan and Constance Schwartz-Morini will develop unscripted programming for television and digital platforms.

[05/23/17 - 11:01 AM]
Discovery Family's New Original Series "Reno, Set, Go!" Rewards Individuals Facing Tough Times with the Ultimate Gift - A Covert Home Makeover in Less Than 36 Hours
In each 30-minute episode, a family and a team of expert crafters led by designer Cheryl Torrenueva and contractor Roger Morin perform a top-secret renovation for an unsuspecting homeowner while they are purposely kept out of the house.

[05/23/17 - 10:54 AM]
Nickelodeon Renews Top Hits from Top-Ranked Preschool Portfolio
The renewals of "PAW Patrol," "Shimmer and Shine," "Rusty Rivets" and "Nella the Princess Knight" are part of the network's largest preschool content pipeline ever of returning hit shows and new series for the 2017-2018 season.

[05/23/17 - 10:53 AM]
Country Stars Billy Ray Cyrus and Kelsea Ballerini Guest Star in All-New Blaze and the Monster Machines "Wild Wheels" Specials on Nickelodoen
The first special, "Animal Island," featuring Cyrus as Lazard, a greedy lizard-truck, premieres Monday, May 29.

[05/23/17 - 10:48 AM]
DIY Network Greenlights New Real Estate Investment Series "Buyers Bootcamp with Scott McGillivray"
"Anyone who owns a piece of real estate has the potential to make a great return on their investment," said Scott. "In 'Buyers Bootcamp,' I'm going to show them how."

[05/23/17 - 10:11 AM]
"Man Fire Food" Returns with a Smoking-Hot New Season with Host Roger Mooking
On the 13 half-hour long episodes, Chef Roger Mooking continues his search for the most fascinating ways to cook with flames.

[05/23/17 - 10:04 AM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights Season 12 of "SpongeBob SquarePants," Number-One Animated Series Across All TV with Kids
The pickup comes on the heels of the recent announcement for a third SpongeBob SquarePants theatrical from Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, also slated for 2019.

[05/23/17 - 10:03 AM]
BBC America to Partner with Elisabeth Moss on Developing Mini-Series "Fever"
"Fever" tells the story of the first known healthy carrier of typhoid fever who became known as "Typhoid Mary" as she spread typhoid across the burgeoning metropolis of early twentieth century New York.

[05/23/17 - 09:10 AM]
"DC Super Hero Girls" Embark on New Adventures, With New Animated Series Coming to Cartoon Network in 2018
The new series is a global initiative with Cartoon Network and builds on the successful DC Super Hero Girls direct-to-video movies as well as digital webisodes launched in 2015.

[05/23/17 - 08:59 AM]
History(R) Commissions Limited Documentary Series "Watergate" from Academy Award(R)-Winner Charles Ferguson
The series will include new interviews with journalists, senior Nixon Administration officials, members of Congress, and prosecutors.

[05/23/17 - 08:54 AM]
Witness the Rehabilitation of Extraordinary Endangered Species in Smithsonian Earth's "Sea Turtle Rescue"
At the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center, wildlife heroes spend countless hours rehabilitating sea turtles back to health and safety with sheer determination and compassion.

[05/23/17 - 08:52 AM]
Get Psyched, Discovery Life Premieres Its Eighth Annual "Psych Week" Next Monday
More than one in four Americans meet the criteria for having a mental illness, but we rarely see or hear about it.

[05/23/17 - 08:49 AM]
TLC's "90 Day Fiance" Franchise Returns with "90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?" and New Digital Series "90 Day Fiance: What Now?"
New episodes roll out Sunday, June 25 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[05/23/17 - 08:32 AM]
Adventurer Todd Sampson Puts His Faith in Science to the Ultimate Test in "Outrageous Acts of Danger" Set to Debut on Science Channel on Wednesday, June 21
In each of the six 30-minutes episodes, Todd, who once completed an unguided ascent to the top of Mount Everest, puts himself in a death-defying situation, however, the laws of physics dictate that he will escape unscathed.

[05/23/17 - 08:28 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos, Snaps NBC Win Streak
The Peacock however wins the evening among total viewers.

[05/23/17 - 08:26 AM]
Discovery's "Diesel Brothers" Take the Mound for All-Star Two Night MLB-Themed Special
Said stunt features Detroit Tigers' superstar Miguel Cabrera and MLB Network analysts Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez and former All-Star Carlos Peña.

[05/23/17 - 07:40 AM]
Real Estate and Home Renovation Get a Southern Twist in HGTV's New Series "Flip or Flop Atlanta"
Premiering on Thursday, July 20, the 13-episode series follows expert flippers Ken and Anita Corsini as they transform rundown properties into charming southern homes.

[05/22/17 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 22
Updates include: Vanessa Bayer, Sasheer Zamata also to depart "Saturday Night Live"; Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler sign new deals for "Criminal Minds"; and Sophia Lillis cast in HBO's "Sharp Objects."

[05/22/17 - 10:30 PM]
NBC Pulls the Plug on "Chicago Justice"
Co-star Jon Seda confirmed the news this evening via social media.

[05/22/17 - 01:45 PM]
A&E Network's Hit Series "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" to Premiere Two-Hour Stand-Alone Special on Monday, May 29
In this two-hour special, Leah Remini and Mike Rinder explore the historical relationship between the Church of Scientology and its often vocal critics.

[05/22/17 - 01:13 PM]
HGTV Lodge Boasts Star-Studded Lineup at 2017 CMA Festival in Nashville
From Thursday, June 8 - Sunday, June 11, in Nashville, the 3,500-square-foot HGTV Lodge will offer Festival-goers the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience(TM).

[05/22/17 - 11:31 AM]
Video: OWN Unveils Season Two Trailer of Acclaimed Drama Series "Queen Sugar"
The new season will debut with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21.

[05/22/17 - 11:30 AM]
Video: "Flaked" - Season 2 - Official Trailer
Season two launches globally on Netflix on Friday, June 2.

[05/22/17 - 10:33 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "The Lost Wife of Robert Durst" Starring Katharine McPhee and Daniel Gillies
Based on the book "A Deadly Secret: The Strange Disappearance of Kathie Durst," by investigative journalist Matt Birkbeck, filming begins this month in Vancouver.

[05/22/17 - 10:27 AM]
Video: Final Trailer Released for BBC America's "Orphan Black"
Get a final look at what to expect this season on the network's award-winning clone drama before the series returns Saturday, June 10.

[05/22/17 - 10:06 AM]
Cartoon Network Expands "Ben 10" Universe with Season Two Pick Up and New Mobile and Console Games
Beginning Monday, May 29, Ben's transformation into Wildvine, the 10th alien to be featured in the current first season will be revealed in two all-new episodes.

[05/22/17 - 09:38 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Correspondent Keith Morrison Sits Down with Chris Tapp in Investigation Discovery's "Who Killed Angie Dodge? Keith Morrison Investigates"
The two-hour special premieres Monday, May 29 at 8:00/7:00c.







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[11/20/24 - 08:30 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 07:03 AM]
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