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[02/05/18 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 5
Updates include: Brandon Micheal Hall to star in "God Friended Me" at CBS; Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik to bring "Conan" to Amazon; and Teyonah Parris set as lead in CBS's "Murder."

[02/05/18 - 01:12 PM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Super Bowl LII" Tops Charts for NBC
The Peacock averages more than 98 million viewers in primetime last night.

[02/05/18 - 01:09 PM]
"This Is Us" Scores as NBC's Most-Watched Scripted Show Since "ER" the Night of the "Friends" Finale and Top Drama on Any Net in 10 Years
NBC further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/05/18 - 01:03 PM]
NBC's Super Bowl LII Posts Total Audience Delivery Average of 106 Million Viewers
NBC further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/05/18 - 12:45 PM]
Animal Planet Delivers the Highest Rated Puppy Bowl Ever Across Key Demos
Animal Planet spins the numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/05/18 - 12:24 PM]
ID Ranks in Primetime Top 10 for P2+, HH, P25-54 and W25-54 in January
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the month to date.

[02/05/18 - 12:00 PM]
Parisa Fitz-Henley and Murray Fraser to Take the Throne for the Lifetime Feature "Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance"
Production begins later this week in Vancouver and Los Angeles and will debut this spring on Lifetime.

[02/05/18 - 10:11 AM]
On the Heels of VH1's Industry Leading Ten Consecutive Quarters of Growth, The Network Announces "VH1 Beauty Bar"
From Truly Original, "VH1 Beauty Bar" follows an eclectic group of hairstylists and makeup artists from the Inwood, Manhattan hotspot "House of Dolls by Henry."

[02/05/18 - 08:05 AM]
Video: "Queer Eye" Original Fab Five Meets Netflix's New Cast!
The new season of "Queer Eye" launches this Wednesday, February 7 - exclusively on Netflix.

[02/05/18 - 08:01 AM]
Verizon Orders Seasons Two and Three of Stage 13's Original Scripted Series "Snatchers"
Stage 13 is the fearless original digital content brand and a division of Warner Bros. Digital Networks.

[02/05/18 - 07:52 AM]
Jonathan and Drew Scott Ink New Multi-Year Deal with HGTV
The immensely popular twins star in the Emmy(R)-nominated series Property "Brothers," as well as in "Property Brothers: Buying & Selling"; "Brother vs. Brother"; and "Property Brothers at Home."

[02/05/18 - 07:12 AM]
"This Is Us" Is the Top-Rated Post-Super Bowl Telecast in 6 Years
NBC further spins the initial numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/05/18 - 07:03 AM]
NBC Posts 47.4/70 Overnight Rating for Eagles-Patriots Super Bowl LII Thriller
NBC spins the initial numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/05/18 - 06:00 AM]
Could This Be the Face of Nefertiti? "Expedition Unknown" with Josh Gates Reveals Facial Reconstruction of "Younger Lady" Mummy in Travel Channel Two-Part Special Beginning Feb. 7 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
During the special episodes, Gates investigates three of the most powerful and elusive women in ancient Egypt - Hatshepsut, Cleopatra and Nefertiti.

[02/04/18 - 10:14 PM]
NBC Teams Up with Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia to Launch Groundbreaking New Athletic Competition "The Titan Games," Featuring Johnson
The 10-episode series will offer everyday people the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete in epic head-to-head challenges designed to test mind, body and heart.

[02/04/18 - 06:06 PM]
Video: "Westworld" Returns for Season Two Sunday, April 22 on HBO
Viewers can now see the "Westworld" spot that premiered during Super Bowl LII, marking HBO's first Super Bowl ad in 20 years.

[02/04/18 - 04:24 PM]
Video: "The Cloverfield Paradox" - Watch the Movie Tonight on Netflix
The streaming service made the surprise announcement during tonight's telecast of the Super Bowl.

[02/04/18 - 12:51 PM]
Video: "Benji" - Official Teaser - A Netflix Film
Everyone's favorite furry hero comes home to Netflix March 16!

[02/04/18 - 08:47 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Split Adults 18-49 Crown
The Peacock's "NFL Honors" and the Alphabet's NBA coverage lead the night in demos.

[02/03/18 - 08:32 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, FOX Share Demo Crown
The latter gets a boost from the two-hour "Hell's Kitchen" finale.

[02/03/18 - 05:36 AM]
Video: NBC Entertainment's Super Bowl Spots
"The Voice," "Rise," "AP Bio" and "World of Dance" are among the Peacock's spotlighted series.

[02/02/18 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 2
Updates include: "LA Confidential" among four dramas ordered to pilot at CBS; Jesse Alexander to run Starz's "American Gods"; and FX passes on Damon Wayans, Jr.-led "Singularity."

[02/02/18 - 03:39 PM]
"The Bachelor Winter Games: World Tells All" Reunion Special to Follow the Finale, Feb. 22, on ABC
Following "The Bachelor Winter Games" finale, the special will reunite the bachelors and bachelorettes from around the world who participated in the winter-themed iteration of the hit romance reality franchise.

[02/02/18 - 12:08 PM]
FOX Kicks Off 2018 as #1 Network
FOX further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[02/02/18 - 12:06 PM]
Catch Up on the Hit Drama "The Chi" When Showtime(R) Airs Mini Marathons on Sunday February 4
Since its January 7 debut, the series has consistently grown its audience week after week - with its most recent episode outperforming the premiere by 41 percent.

[02/02/18 - 11:01 AM]
Nationwide Talent Search Underway for Season Two of ABC's "The Gong Show"
The series is offering you or someone you know the opportunity to show off your wonderfully unpredictable, strange, weird, odd, one-of-a-kind and original acts that could lead to a performance on "The Gong Show" stage.

[02/02/18 - 09:03 AM]
Video: "Irreplaceable You" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Michiel Huisman star in the original movie, due on February 16.

[02/02/18 - 09:00 AM]
Fan Favorite Multiplatform Coverage Returns for First-Ever "Big Brother: Celebrity Edition"
This season's coverage marks the debut of "Big Brother Bot," the first messaging experience in "Big Brother" history, and the return of the popular "Big Brother" live feeds on CBS All Access.

[02/02/18 - 08:30 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Edges ABC in Tight Demo Race
"The Big Bang Theory" boosts the Eye to the top spot in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/02/18 - 08:24 AM]
Science Channel Starts 2018 Off with Highest Rated Month in Its History in Key Demos
Science Channel further spins the numbers for the month to date.

[02/02/18 - 06:27 AM]
Golf Channel Posts Most-Watched January, Capped by Most-Watched Sunday in Network History
Golf Channel further spins the numbers for the month to date.

[02/01/18 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 1
Updates include: HBO lands latest drama from J.J. Abrams; FOX greenlights two drama pilots, including "Gone, Baby, Gone"; and ABC moves forward with a pair of single-camera comedies.

[02/01/18 - 02:52 PM]
Lifetime Special "Breaking Their Silence: Inside the Gymnastics Scandal" Premieres Monday, February 5
The special will follow an encore of the original movie "The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar."

[02/01/18 - 01:08 PM]
Lifetime's "Faith Under Fire" Premieres as #1 Original Movie on Cable in All Key Demos
Lifetime further spins the numbers for Saturday, January 27.

[02/01/18 - 11:47 AM]
DIY Network Greenlights New Series "Boomtown Builder"
Once-grand homes in Arizona's old mining "boomtowns" will get new life as master craftsman Tim McClellan helps families preserve their homes' original character and add modern conveniences.

[02/01/18 - 11:08 AM]
Nickelodeon Reveals First-Look of Characters in Brand-New "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Animated Series
The 2D-animated series debuts later this year on Nickelodeon.

[02/01/18 - 11:02 AM]
A&E Network to Premiere Documentaries "Warren Jeffs: Prophet of Evil" and "Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre"
Look for said specials on Monday, February 19 and Monday, February 26, respectively.

[02/01/18 - 11:01 AM]
The Thrill of Victory Continues for Casey Webb When Travel Channel's "Man v. Food" Returns for a Third Season
The series has remained a fan favorite with upscale audiences since it debuted with Webb as host last July.

[02/01/18 - 11:01 AM]
"Lost Treasures of the Maya Snake Kings" Rewrites History as New National Geographic Special Reveals Unprecedented Scale and Sophistication of Mysterious Ancient Civilization
The one-hour special premieres this Tuesday, February 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/01/18 - 10:50 AM]
IFC Gets a PhD in Sex Education with the Legendary Dr. Ruth
IFC is bringing her back this Valentine's Day with a midnight airing of "Night Flight Presents: Dr. Ruth Good Sex Special."

[02/01/18 - 10:02 AM]
USA Network's Newest Competition Series, "American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja," Is Set to Premiere March 1
The 16-episode series is hosted by comedian Matt Iseman and former NFL player Akbar Gbajabiamila, with in-the-moment sideline reporting from FOX Sports' Alex Curry.

[02/01/18 - 09:34 AM]
"Feherty" Returns for Eighth Season Premiering Monday, March 5 with Rickie Fowler & Jack Nicklaus
Prior to the upcoming season premiere, next week Feherty will reprise his role as an Olympics correspondent for NBC at the Winter Games from PyeongChang, South Korea.

[02/01/18 - 09:18 AM]
Video: Hulu's "Castle Rock" Super Bowl Spot
"Castle Rock" premieres Summer 2018, only on Hulu.

[02/01/18 - 09:16 AM]
An All-New Season of Science Channel's "Outrageous Acts of Science" Returns Wednesday, February 28 at 9PM ET/PT
Viewers can also catch the current season premiere, along with past seasons, on the Science GO app.

[02/01/18 - 08:44 AM]
Ali Siddiq Returns to Jail for His First One-Hour Special "Ali Siddiq: It's Bigger Than These Bars" Premiering February 23 at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
Using his signature storytelling style, Ali recounts hilarious experiences from both incarceration and freedom and conducts conversations with jailers and the jailed about life in lockup.

[02/01/18 - 08:14 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Dramas Hold Onto Top Demo Spot
Newcomer "9-1-1" once again wins the night among adults 18-49.

[02/01/18 - 07:03 AM]
Video: Adam Sandler and Chris Rock Cordially Invite You to Join the Wedding Insanity.. "The Week Of"
The Netflix film, which also features Rachel Dratch and Steve Buscemi, will be released on April 27.

[02/01/18 - 06:53 AM]
Travel Channel's "The Trip: 2018" Sixth Annual Sweepstakes and Network Event Kicks Off Today
The sweepstakes complements the one-hour special premiering on Travel Channel on Sunday, February 18.

[02/01/18 - 06:03 AM]
The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards to Feature Performances by Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Charlie Puth, Backstreet Boys and More
The event will be hosted by Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled and will simulcast live on TBS, TNT and truTV on Sunday, March 11.

[02/01/18 - 06:01 AM]
Video: CMT Debuts First-Look at New Series "Music City" from the Creator of "The Hills" and "Laguna Beach" Premiering Thursday, March 1 at 10 PM ET/PT
"Music City" documents the lives of five central characters - Kerry, Rachyl, Jessica, Jackson, and Alisa - as they chase their dreams of music, success, fame, and romance in Nashville.







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[04/17/24 - 01:03 PM]
Sunday Night's "Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden" Wins Its Time Period and Hits a High Note Scoring 5.73 Million Viewers
It originally aired Sunday, April 14 and due to the overwhelming demand from his legion of fans, will have a special encore airing this Friday, April 19 and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

[04/17/24 - 12:16 PM]
Season Three of Musical Game Show "Don't Forget the Lyrics" Hosted by Emmy Award-Winner Niecy Nash Premieres Thursday, May 23 at 9/8c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
Additionally, the season finale of "Farmer Wants a Wife," previously announced as airing on Thursday, May 9, is now scheduled to air on Thursday, May 16 following the return of "I Can See Your Voice."

[04/17/24 - 12:10 PM]
Great American Family Announces Production Wrap on "A Christmas Less Traveled," Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson, Part of Great American Christmas 2024
In the film, "The Dine and Dash" diner has a stack of mounting unpaid bills, forcing its owner, Desi (Bure) to sell her beloved, mint condition, cherry red 1964 Ford F-100, a gift from her deceased father.

[04/17/24 - 11:00 AM]
National Geographic Honors WW2 Soldiers of Color with Two New Specials
Continuing National Geographic's 136-year record of giving viewers access to pivotal historical moments with new breadth and insight, the network will honor the contributions and sacrifices of overlooked Allied soldiers of color with two new specials on Monday, June 3.

[04/17/24 - 10:02 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Episodes of "Behind the Music" to Premiere May 1
The new episodes profile Bell Biv DeVoe, Trace Adkins and Wolfgang Van Halen and remastered episodes feature 50 Cent, Bobby Brown, Ice-T, Milli Vanilli, The Notorious B.I.G. and Sinead O'Connor.

[04/17/24 - 10:00 AM]
National Geographic Unravels the Culture-Defining Stanford Prison Experiment and Its Controversial Legacy in "The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth" (w.t.)
From director Juliette Eisner, executive producer Alex Braverman and Muck Media, the three-part series unravels the layers of intrigue and controversy surrounding one of psychology's most debated studies from the past 50 years.

[04/17/24 - 09:59 AM]
Iliza Shlesinger Heads to Prime Video for Next Stand-Up Comedy Special
The taping will take place at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City on November 2, and the premiere date for the one-hour special will be announced at a later date.

[04/17/24 - 09:49 AM]
"Saving Sakic" Now Streaming on ESPN+
The documentary follows the high-stakes saga that ensued when Colorado Avalanche Chairman/CEO Charlie Lyons was blindsided by an attempt to sign away the captain of his team, Joe Sakic.

[04/17/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Sweet Tooth" - Final Season - Official Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Experience the final season June 6, only on Netflix.

[04/17/24 - 09:01 AM]
Apple Renews Globally Acclaimed, Hit Space Drama "For All Mankind" for Season Five and Announces New Spinoff Series "Star City"
"Star City" is a propulsive, paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race - when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon.

[04/17/24 - 08:07 AM]
First Look: Hulu Documentary Film "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge"
An unprecedented look at the non-stop life of a cultural luminary, the film launches June 25 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[04/17/24 - 08:03 AM]
All-New Season of "Ghost Adventures" Returns Wednesday, May 15 on Discovery Channel
This season documents some of the team's most haunting encounters yet, including sinister Skinwalkers and an unprecedented first-ever investigation of the iconic Los Angeles Hospital.

[04/17/24 - 07:20 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, Continuing Its Reign as Television's Number One Entertainment Talk Show
The series has increased in Total Viewers by 3% year over year (2.288 million vs. 2.229 million).

[04/17/24 - 07:07 AM]
Global Music Icon Barbra Streisand to Release New Single for Upcoming Peacock and Sky Original Series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz"
This will be Streisand's first ever recording for a TV series and will be released globally by Columbia Records on April 25, ahead of the series global launch on May 2.

[04/17/24 - 07:04 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Season Three of Global Hit Comedy Series "Acapulco," Starring and Executive Produced by Award-Winning Actor Eugenio Derbez
"Acapulco" returns for season three with the first two episodes debuting globally on Wednesday, May 1, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 26.