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[01/15/18 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 15
Updates include: Netflix cancels Maria Bamford's "Lady Dynamite"; Chai Hansen cast in Freeform's "Shadowhunters"; and Marisa Tomei to visit Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale."

[01/15/18 - 01:24 PM]
Comedy Central(R) Renews "The Jim Jefferies Show" for a Second Season
"You'd think I'd stop being surprised at how smart and funny Jim is about everything," said Kent Alterman. "I'm just glad we're still giving visas to people from whatever shithole country he comes from."

[01/15/18 - 10:32 AM]
Revealing Gloria Allred Documentary "Seeing Allred" to Launch on Netflix February 9
As sexual-violence allegations grip the nation, "Seeing Allred" provides a candid look at one of the most public crusaders against the war on women.

[01/15/18 - 10:18 AM]
Six-Part Television Event "Waco" Premieres on Paramount Network Wednesday, January 24 at 10 PM ET/PT
Michael Shannon, Taylor Kitsch, Andrea Riseborough, John Leguizamo, Melissa Benoist, Paul Sparks, Shea Whigham, Rory Culkin, Julia Garner and Camryn Manheim star in the project.

[01/15/18 - 10:17 AM]
"American Woman" Premieres Thursday, June 7 at 10:00PM ET/PT on Paramount Network
The 12-episode series from John Wells Productions in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television stars Alicia Silverstone, Mena Suvari and Jennifer Bartels.

[01/15/18 - 10:16 AM]
"Yellowstone" Premieres on Paramount Network Wednesday, June 20 at 9:00PM ET/PT
The cast list includes Wes Bentley, Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Dave Annable, Danny Huston, Gil Birmingham, Josh Lucas, Jefferson White, Gretchen Mol, Jill Hennessey, Patrick St. Esprit, Ian Bohen, Heather Hemmons, and Denim Richards.

[01/15/18 - 10:15 AM]
"Heathers" Set to Premiere on Paramount Network Wednesday, March 7 at 10 PM, ET/PT
The pitch-black comedy anthology series is based on the 80s cult classic film of the same name.

[01/15/18 - 09:02 AM]
Amazon Prime Original Series "Britannia" to Debut Exclusively on Prime Video in the US on Friday, January 26
"Britannia" is set in 43AD as the Roman Imperial Army, determined and terrified in equal measure, returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia, a mysterious land ruled by wild warrior women and powerful Druids who can channel the powerful forces of the underworld.

[01/15/18 - 08:26 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Gets Huge Boost from NFL Overrun
The network's playoff coverage grows to more than 35 million viewers last night.

[01/15/18 - 08:21 AM]
Video: Netflix Reflects on "Black Mirror" Season 4 with Six All-New, Behind-the-Scenes Videos
"Black Mirror" Season 4 is now streaming on Netflix.

[01/15/18 - 07:06 AM]
"I Am MLK Jr." Premieres Monday, April 2 on Paramount Network
The film will tell the story and celebrate the life of this American icon from an engaging contemporary perspective structured around seminal events of the Civil Rights Movement.

[01/14/18 - 02:49 PM]
Renowned Prosecutor Marcia Clark Examines Infamous Murder Cases in A&E Network's "Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48"
Produced by ITV Entertainment, each two-hour episode will focus on a specific case and examine the first 48 hours after the crime to reveal new angles and unravel enduring mysteries.

[01/14/18 - 02:48 PM]
A&E to Spotlight the Epic Legal Battles of Nancy Grace and Dan Abrams in the New Original Series "Grace vs. Abrams"
Produced by Lincoln Square Productions, the series will be shot in Times Square Studios before a live audience.

[01/14/18 - 01:52 PM]
Crackle Announces "In the Cloud" VR Experience to Release Ahead of Feature on Thursday, February 1st
The VR experience will launch on additional interactive platforms soon and is also available online in 360-degree video.

[01/14/18 - 01:51 PM]
Emmy-Nominated "SuperMansion" Returns Thursday, April 12th with Special Guest Mikey Day, Plus All-New Summer 2018 Special
In the upcoming season, the lunatics get the keys to the asylum when Dr. Devizo (Chris Pine) is declared a hero after "saving the world" at the end of last season.

[01/14/18 - 01:50 PM]
Crackle Returns to Puerto Rico for Production on Season Three of Original Drama Series "StartUp"
In addition, Academy Award-winning actor Mira Sorvino joins the cast as Rebecca Stroud, a NSA special agent who has come to investigate ArakNet, and will do whatever it takes to have ArakNet partner with the government.

[01/14/18 - 01:49 PM]
Sophomore Season of "Snatch" Heads to Malaga, Spain, with "Entourage's" Kevin Connolly Directing
In addition, the show's all-new VR heist game experience featuring Rupert Grint is available for free on PlayStation(R)VR beginning Tuesday, January 16.

[01/14/18 - 01:48 PM]
Crackle Acquires North American Distribution Rights to "Office Uprising"
The feature stars Brenton Thwaites, Jane Levy, Karan Soni, Zachary Levi and Alan Ritchson.

[01/14/18 - 01:47 PM]
Crackle Opens "Rob Riggle's Jet Ski Academy," with Sonar Entertainment and Abominable Pictures
The eight-episode, 22-minute series follows a constantly misbehaving and only slightly fictionalized Rob Riggle, where he makes his most ill-conceived investment to date - a jet ski academy.

[01/14/18 - 01:46 PM]
Crackle in Development on "The Butcher," Original Contemporary Drama with a Surprising Supernatural Twist, Produced by Award-Winning Duo Douglas Urbanski and Gary Oldman
"The Butcher" is a modern story of one man's epic investigation to find, hunt down, and kill a serial killer who lives among us - someone who is very human, but also beyond human.

[01/14/18 - 01:45 PM]
Video: Crackle Releases Trailer and Key Art for New Original Scripted Series, "The Oath," from Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and His G-Unit Film & Television Inc., to Premiere Thursday, March 8th
The show stars Ryan Kwanten, Cory Hardrict, Katrina Law, Arlen Escarpeta, J.J. Soria and Sean Bean.

[01/14/18 - 12:31 PM]
Pop Summons Killer Cast for Supernatural Scripted Comedy Pilot "The Demons of Dorian Gunn"
The project follows disgraced New York socialite Dorian Gunn who discovers he's descended from a long line of demon hunters and is forced to abandon his life of leisure to protect humanity from monsters as they emerge from the gates of hell.

[01/14/18 - 09:03 AM]
Hulu Expands Originals Slate and Announces New Content Deals at Television Critics Association Press Tour
Highlights include a full series order for "Catch-22," a six-part limited series event from George Clooney, Paramount Television and Anonymous Content based on one of the most significant novels of the twentieth century.

[01/14/18 - 08:27 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Rides NFL Playoffs to Victory
Divisional game between the Titans and Patriots easily wins the night in all categories.

[01/13/18 - 09:39 PM]
Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega in Development with New Mystery Movie for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
The new mystery is written by Walter Klenhard, who also penned a number of movies from the "Garage Sale Mystery" franchise.

[01/13/18 - 09:38 PM]
August 2018 Is "Garage Sale Mystery" Month on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
The network's successful "Garage Sale Mystery" franchise returns as a limited series with four all-new original movies, bringing installments 11 through 14 to the screen August 2018.

[01/13/18 - 09:37 PM]
Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott Star in "The Crossword Mystery" an All-New Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original
The movie is co-created by Will Shortz, crossword editor of The New York Times, puzzle master for NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday," editor of Games magazine and founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.

[01/13/18 - 09:36 PM]
Hallmark Channel Greenlights Third Season of Its Hit Series "Chesapeake Shores"
Production on 10 episodes for season three is scheduled to commence this year for a season three premiere Summer 2018.

[01/13/18 - 09:35 PM]
On the Heels of Continued Ratings Growth Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Announces Programming to Start 2018
Further solidifying the network's compelling mystery line-up is the addition of "Psych," long-running dramedy starring James Roday, Dule Hill, Timothy Omundson, Corbin Bernsen and Maggie Lawson.

[01/13/18 - 09:34 PM]
Hallmark Channel Creates First Ever "2018 American Rescue Dog Show"
The special features shelter dogs of various breeds from across the country vying for top dog in the world's most adorable categories.

[01/13/18 - 09:33 PM]
More Magical Adventures Await Viewers When Season Four of "Good Witch" Premieres April 29, on Hallmark Channel
Over the past 10 years, Cassie Nightingale has become a character that Hallmark Channel viewers have fallen in love with and look forward to welcoming into their homes.

[01/13/18 - 09:32 PM]
"Kitten Bowl V," America's Most Beloved Rescue Pet Adoption Event, Is Going to Super Bowl LII
Beginning Friday, January 26 through Sunday, February 4, guests taking part in all the excitement surrounding the Super Bowl can celebrate Kitten Bowl, the nation's most beloved rescue pet adoption event of the year.

[01/13/18 - 09:31 PM]
Hallmark Channel Overhauls Corporate Pet Initiative with New Name, Logo, Focus
Originally launched as Pet Project in 2012, the campaign has been rebranded as Adoption Ever After, bringing the core call to action - adopt - to the forefront.

[01/13/18 - 03:37 PM]
Sundance Now Announces Diverse 2018 Winter Programming Slate, Featuring Original Comedies, Dramas and True Crime Stories
In addition to its collection of curated feature films and documentaries, the streaming service will roll out a diverse offering of comedies, dramas and true crime stories this winter.

[01/13/18 - 03:36 PM]
SundanceTV Renews "Liar," Starring Joanne Froggatt and Ioan Gruffudd, for Season Two
Season one of "Liar" is available now on Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium streaming service.

[01/13/18 - 03:35 PM]
Complete First Season of AMC's Global Organized Crime Thriller, "McMafia," to Debut on AMC Premiere
AMC Premiere will be the only place where U.S. viewers will be able to watch the series in its entirety timed to its linear premiere on AMC.

[01/13/18 - 03:34 PM]
AMC Announces 2018 Premiere Dates for New and Returning Original Series
Highlights include the international crime thriller, "McMafia," "Fear the Walking Dead" season four, martial arts drama "Into the Badlands" season three and "AMC Visionaries: James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction."

[01/13/18 - 01:47 PM]
National Geographic Greenlights Third Season of Emmy-Nominated Series "The Story of God with Morgan Freeman"
National Geographic also signed an exclusive first-look partnership deal with Revelations Entertainment with the vision of expanding the hit series franchise by developing even more thought-provoking and insightful nonfiction content.

[01/13/18 - 01:46 PM]
Nat Geo WILD Celebrates the Majesty of Our Planet This Earth Day with Special Musical Event "Symphony for Our World"
The event premieres commercial-free on Sunday, April 22, on Nat Geo WILD and will premiere globally in 140 countries.

[01/13/18 - 01:31 PM]
Hollywood's Biggest Night Is About to Get WILD with World Premiere Special Event "Nat Geo WILD from the Red Carpet"
The special event will feature exclusive interviews with some of the world's biggest celebrities, like Meryl Sheep, Jimmy Kibble, Cat Damon, Cobra Winfrey, Sloth Rogen, KangaRooney Mara, Bunnifer Lawrence and more.

[01/13/18 - 11:46 AM]
FOX and National Geographic Announce the Highly Anticipated Return of the Emmy Award-Winning Series "Cosmos"
Neil deGrasse Tyson, the famed pop-culture icon, astrophysicist and host of the Emmy Award-nominated "StarTalk," returns as host of the series, scheduled to premiere globally in Spring 2019.

[01/13/18 - 11:32 AM]
National Geographic Sets Upcoming Premiere Dates
New series include "Chain of Command," "One Strange Rock" and "America Inside Out with Katie Couric."

[01/13/18 - 11:31 AM]
Nat Geo WILD Announces Seven Steller New and Returning Series for the New Year
Nat Geo WILD is roaring into 2018 with a slate of new and returning series that celebrate intimate encounters with animals, wildlife and the people who love them.

[01/13/18 - 10:21 AM]
AMC Renews "The Walking Dead" for Season Nine
Plus: current showrunner Scott M. Gimple is being elevated to Chief Content Officer, overseeing the entire "Dead" television universe, including "The Walking Dead," "Fear the Walking Dead," and potential brand extensions on a variety of platforms.

[01/13/18 - 08:32 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Dramas Hold Onto Top Spot
Mainstay "Blue Bloods" is the night's most-watched program.

[01/12/18 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 12
Updates include: "DailyMailTV" cleared for second season; Andy Allo cast in Amazon's "Upload"; and NBC orders two more drama projects to pilot.

[01/12/18 - 06:24 PM]
New Series "Uncensored" Debuts on TV One Beginning Sunday, February 18 at 10 P.M. ET
The show is the first project to be greenlit by general manager Michelle Rice, who also developed the concept.

[01/12/18 - 05:52 PM]
Oxygen Media's "Snapped: Killer Couples" Returns with a Vengeance for an All-New Season
Featuring the true-crime stories of America's most dangerous duos, the series takes a deep dive into the turbulent lives these couples led.

[01/12/18 - 05:05 PM]
Investigation Discovery Greenlights New Series "The Unsolved" for Second Quarter 2018
This six-part series follows former Rhode Island Police Sergeant Derrick Levasseur and Forensic Psychologist Kris Mohandie as they answer the pleas of desperate families to investigate murder cases that have exhausted all possible leads and have officially gone cold.

[01/12/18 - 05:04 PM]
Investigation Discovery Tells Shocking True Story of Love Affair with a Twist in New Documentary Special "He Lied About Everything"
The special tells the astonishing true tale of the love affair between award-winning investigative news producer Benita Alexander, and the brilliant, world-renowned surgeon Paolo Macchiarini.







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[11/01/24 - 02:01 PM]
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The limited series stars and is executive produced by Jason Bateman and David Harbour.

[11/01/24 - 02:00 PM]
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[11/01/24 - 12:48 PM]
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[11/01/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Rhythm + Flow" Season 2 - Cast Announcement - Netflix
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[11/01/24 - 12:00 PM]
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[11/01/24 - 11:54 AM]
"High Potential" Continues Linear Dominance as ABC Wins Tuesday 10 p.m. Hour in Total Viewers for First Time in 4 Years
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[11/01/24 - 10:31 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Debut Riveting First-Look at Season 3 of the Hit Noir Thriller "Dark Winds"
The series will return with all new episodes exclusively on AMC and AMC+ on Sunday, March 9 at 9pm ET/PT.

[11/01/24 - 10:05 AM]
TBS "All I Watch for Christmas" and TNT "Christmas Maximus" Kick Off Holiday Programming on Saturday, November 2
With countless blockbuster films airing over 8-weeks, TNT "Christmas Maximus" takes holiday movies to the next level, serving as a hub for endless seasonal offerings and high-energy classics.

[11/01/24 - 10:03 AM]
'Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer on ABC
Highlights include a new season of "The Great Christmas Light Fight," along with news of a season 13 pickup for 2025.

[11/01/24 - 10:00 AM]
FOX and Gordon Ramsay Count Down to the Super Bowl with "Kitchen Nightmares: Road to Super Bowl LIX"
Gordon Ramsay's iconic series returns with a supercharged two-hour episode, Wednesday, January 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), with regular episodes airing on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT, beginning January 8 on FOX.

[11/01/24 - 09:30 AM]
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[11/01/24 - 09:06 AM]
Freeform's "25 Days of Christmas" Returns with Yuletide Cheer This December
A delightful collection of Christmas favorites is being offered to make spirits bright, including "Home Alone," "The Santa Clause" trilogy and "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000).

[11/01/24 - 09:00 AM]
Watch CBS News and Stations' "America Decides: Election '24" Team Coverage Across Broadcast, Streaming and Digital
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[11/01/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Miss Scarlet" Season 5 Preview
Criminals have never stumped Eliza Scarlet, but a new Detective Inspector...? She's on the case!

[11/01/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..." - Date Announcement - Netflix
Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actor. Grammy-winning singer. Beloved comedian. Jamie Foxx returns to the stage to set the record straight.