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[03/13/15 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 13
Updates include: Greg Grunberg to lead "All Stars" for ABC; Ben Feldman is bound for NBC's "Superstore"; and Justin Hires tapped for Chris Tucker role in CBS's "Rush Hour."

[03/13/15 - 06:45 PM]
Video: Check Out the All-New "Scream Queens" Teaser, Featuring Emma Roberts
Plus: FOX details the latest cast additions to the project, from co-creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan.

[03/13/15 - 03:01 PM]
Historic "Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special" Lives on in Virtual Reality and Offers Unprecedented Viewing Experience
The first segment to premiere in Virtual Reality is the Jerry Seinfeld hosted audience Q&A, available today with additional segments debuting in the coming weeks and months.

[03/13/15 - 02:01 PM]
"SNL" Returns on March 28 with Host Dwayne Johnson and Musical Guest George Ezra
Johnson next stars in the highly anticipated box office hit franchise "Furious 7," in theaters April 3, and "San Andreas," in theaters May 29.

[03/13/15 - 12:34 PM]
Video: "Bessie" - Tease (HBO Films)
The Queen Latifah-led film airs Saturday, May 16 at 8:00/7:00c on the pay channel.

[03/13/15 - 12:18 PM]
"Salem: Witch War" to Air Sunday, March 15 at 9:30 pm ET/6:30 PT on WGN America and Tribune Stations
Featuring all new footage of the cast and creators from the set, the special revisits the history behind the inception of "Salem" and offers fans a glimpse of what lies ahead.

[03/13/15 - 12:01 PM]
Bravo Media's "Thicker Than Water" Earns Most-Watched Episode of the Season with 1.8 Million Total Viewers
Bravo spins the numbers for Sunday, March 8.

[03/13/15 - 11:44 AM]
Investigation Discovery's Signature Series "On the Case with Paula Zahn" Breaks Record Ratings
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for Sunday, March 8.

[03/13/15 - 11:43 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Cast Member Pete Davidson Joins All-Star Lineup of Roasters for the "Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber"
He'll join the previously announced Hannibal Buress, Chris D'Elia, Snoop Dogg, Kevin Hart, Natasha Leggero, Ludacris, Shaquille O'Neal, Jeffrey Ross and Martha Stewart.

[03/13/15 - 10:43 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "Secrets and Lies" Builds on Its Debut in Viewers / "Revenge" Spikes 64% as Sunday's Top Broadcast Gainer
ABC further spins the numbers for Sunday, March 8.

[03/13/15 - 10:42 AM]
Keanu Reeves to Narrate "Deep Web," The Upcoming EPIX Original Documentary Investigating Ross Ulbricht - Convicted Creator and Operator of Online Black Market Silk Road
This is the first time Reeves and Alex Winter have worked together since 1993's "Freaked," which followed their co-starring roles in the successful "Bill and Ted" films.

[03/13/15 - 10:00 AM]
With a Second Visit by President Obama, "Kimmel" Draws Its 4th-Biggest-Ever Late-Night Audience
ABC spins the late-night numbers for Thursday, March 12.

[03/13/15 - 09:53 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Deploys Zombies, Crime Fighters, Super Heroes and Teen Titans to WonderCon 2015 in Anaheim April 3-5
"iZOMBIE," "Gotham," "The Flash" and "Teen Titans Go!" are among the studio's featured properties for the annual event.

[03/13/15 - 09:41 AM]
A New Semester Commences with New Episodes of "China, IL"
The animated series is about history professors and brothers, Frank and Steve Smith, their TA Pony Merks, and a giant man-child named Baby Cakes, who may or may not even be a student at the school.

[03/13/15 - 09:03 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Actress Jaime Pressly Has Been Added as a Series Regular to the Critically-Acclaimed Series, "Mom," on CBS
Pressly plays Jill, a rich, self-obsessed divorcee who has been through rehab a few times and is working hard on her sobriety with the help of her friend and sponsor, Christy (Anna Faris).

[03/13/15 - 08:50 AM]
"The Blacklist" Matches Last Week's Fast-Affiliate Rating
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 12.

[03/13/15 - 08:31 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Bang Theory" Powers CBS to Top Spots
The Eye leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/13/15 - 08:20 AM]
ABC Airs Thursday's Top Dramas and Finishes a Strong Second in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 12.

[03/13/15 - 08:05 AM]
BBC America Premieres Two-Part "Top Gear" Special Starting March 16
The "The Perfect Road Trip Italy" special replaces previously scheduled episodes of Season 22.

[03/13/15 - 07:00 AM]
A&E Network Debuts New Original Docuseries "8 Minutes" Thursday, April 2 At 10:00 PM ET/PT
The series follows Pastor Kevin Brown and his Passage To Freedom team as they help sex workers and victims of sex trafficking leave their dangerous situations behind to start over.

[03/13/15 - 02:18 AM]
"Mr. Selfridge" Commissioned for New 10-Part Fourth Series
Jeremy Piven will reprise his role as the colourful but deeply troubled Harry Selfridge and Katherine Kelly is set to return as the alluring socialite, Lady Mae Loxley.

[03/12/15 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 12
Updates include: Kristen Hager to lead "The Adversaries" at ABC; D.B. Woodside among the latest bound for FOX's "Lucifer"; and James Roday to star in ABC's "The Brainy Bunch."

[03/12/15 - 10:01 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for March 12
Next week, on a special night, Thursday, March 19, Jennifer Lopez will perform her new song "Feel the Light," from the new DreamWorks Animation/Twentieth Century Fox movie "Home."

[03/12/15 - 06:00 PM]
E! Statement Regarding Kathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin is leaving "Fashion Police" however the series will still return on Monday, March 30 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/12/15 - 03:46 PM]
ABC News Announces "The Untold Story of 'The Sound of Music,'" A Diane Sawyer Special
The one-hour primetime special edition of "20/20" airs Wednesday, March 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/12/15 - 02:45 PM]
"Gold Rush" Ends Season Five with Best Season Finale Ever and 6.4 Million Viewers
Discovery spins the numbers for Friday, March 6.

[03/12/15 - 02:24 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Announces an April 4 Event So Big, It Takes Two Networks to Host!
The Candace Cameron Bure-led "A Bone to Pick: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery" will premieres Saturday, April 4 on both The Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

[03/12/15 - 02:15 PM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning Writer, Actor and Comedian Andy Samberg to Host "67th Primetime Emmy Awards" Airing Live Sunday, September 20, on FOX
"Buckle your seat belts, Emmy viewers!," said Samberg. "Like, in general you should buckle your seat belts in your car."

[03/12/15 - 02:03 PM]
Hallmark Channel's Newest Original Primetime Series, "Good Witch," Boosts the Network to Be the Most-Watched and Highest-Rated in Its Saturday 8 PM Time Period
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, March 7.

[03/12/15 - 01:28 PM]
OWN Announces Primetime Television Event "Too Darn Hot Party" Featuring Exclusive Access to Tyler Perry's Star-Studded Party Celebrating His OWN Series
The special airs Tuesday, March 17 at 10:00/9:00c, immediately following "The Haves and the Have Nots."

[03/12/15 - 12:52 PM]
Video: "Sin City Saints" - Official Trailer
Watch the entire season on Yahoo Screen starting March 23.

[03/12/15 - 12:15 PM]
Get Away from It All with El Rey Network's "Suns Out, Guns Out" Spring Break "Miami Vice" Marathon
The marathon consists of 10 of the most iconic episodes of the critically-acclaimed series that will play twice for double the fun.

[03/12/15 - 11:32 AM]
"The Pool Master," Anthony Archer-Wills, Returns to Animal Planet for an All-New Season of Aquatic Amazement
Look for the first of six new episodes beginning Friday, April 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/12/15 - 11:00 AM]
Syfy Uncages More "12 Monkeys" - Critically Acclaimed Time Travelling Thriller From Universal Cable Productions to Return For Second Season
Currently in its first season, "12 Monkeys" has reached 15 million viewers to date, and is experiencing record L3 lifts for the network.

[03/12/15 - 10:47 AM]
Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers Lead the Late-Night Week of March 2-6
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of March 2-6.

[03/12/15 - 10:30 AM]
"Queens of Drama" Original Reality Series Gets Ready to Rule Pop's Primetime with a Special One Hour Series Premiere on Sunday, April 26
The series will then air Wednesdays at 8:00/7:00c beginning April 29.

[03/12/15 - 10:15 AM]
TLC Orders Series About Transgender Teen Jazz Jennings and Her Family
The 11-episode series is produced by This Is Just A Test, and is scheduled to premiere this summer.

[03/12/15 - 10:14 AM]
Lifetime(R) Schedules Next Delivery of Hit Little Women Franchise with "Little Women: Terra's Little Family"
The 10-episode series will be shot in near real time as Terra approaches her due date later this month.

[03/12/15 - 10:07 AM]
truTV Keeps the Fun Going with Four Renewals and One Greenlight
The quartet of "Hack My Life," "How to Be a Grown Up," "Barmageddon" and "truTV Top Funniest" is all due back.

[03/12/15 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Renews The Comedies "Mom," "Mike & Molly" and "2 Broke Girls" for the 2015-2016 Broadcast Season
"The Big Bang Theory," television's #1 comedy, is renewed through the 2016-2017 season as part of a multi-year broadcast agreement that was announced last year.

[03/12/15 - 09:47 AM]
Music Industry Legends Sean "Diddy" Combs, And Mary J. Blige to Guest Star in "black-ish" Season Finale
They'll appear in an episode set in the 1920s Harlem Renaissance.

[03/12/15 - 09:32 AM]
CNBC: "Secret Lives of the Super Rich" - Season 4 Begins March 24th
Look for the six new episodes to be broadcast over four weeks.

[03/12/15 - 08:47 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Growth Streak Ends, FOX Win Streak Continues
The network's juggernaut fell one-tenth of a ratings point among adults 18-49 from last week.

[03/12/15 - 08:13 AM]
Participant Media Announces New Programs and Initiatives for Pivot and TakePart.Com Targeting Conscious Consumers
Highlights include a new season of "Hit Record On TV with Joseph Gordon-Levitt" beginning Friday June 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/12/15 - 07:31 AM]
"Last Comic Standing" Returns in Summer with Judges Roseanne Barr, Keenen Ivory Wayans and New Judge Norm Macdonald
Comedy Central roast veteran Anthony Jeselnik will join the fun as the new host of the season.

[03/12/15 - 07:01 AM]
"48 Hours" to Launch "Cold Case" a Short-Run Series Focusing on Long-Unsolved Murders
Each broadcast will go in-depth into a hard-to-close case and present new reporting and existing evidence to a nationwide audience.

[03/12/15 - 06:42 AM]
American Heroes Channel (AHC) Follows the Bureau's Most High Stakes Cases in New Series "FBI Takedowns"
The six-part series launches Wednesday, March 18 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[03/12/15 - 06:42 AM]
Disney/ABC Television Group and Yahoo Announce Expanded Relationship
On Monday, March 16, "Good Morning America" will launch a new daily "Yahoo Your Day" series, featuring top Yahoo editors bringing Yahoo's category-leading digital magazines to America's number one morning show.

[03/12/15 - 06:01 AM]
Dylan Neal and Brooke Burns Started Production in Vancouver on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original "Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die"
The film in this second installment of the "Gourmet Detective" Mystery Movie Series franchise starring Neal as a gourmet chef-turned-sleuth whose mastery of all things edible helps him solve culinary crimes.

[03/12/15 - 04:06 AM]
Dylan Neal Dishes Up a Delectable Murder Mystery When He Stars with Brooke Burns in "Gourmet Detective" A Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original World Premiere May 16
Neal co-writes the script with his wife Becky Southwell, as well as executive produces the film, based on the series of books by Peter King.







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[05/07/24 - 02:06 PM]
NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island" Renewed for Season 2
The elusive Banker will invite a new crop of players to compete in the season-long, fully immersive competition.

[05/07/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "The Test" Season 3 Trailer - Prime Video
Step into the heart of cricket's fiercest rivalries with the new season on May 24.

[05/07/24 - 01:30 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. & Ireland Announces "Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood" (w/t), Expanding the Popular Format
The two-part docuseries, produced by Optomen, will explore the gripping feud between global pop-superstar Taylor Swift and music industry mogul Scooter Braun, delving into the $300 million dispute after Braun bought the rights to Swift's first six albums in June 2019.

[05/07/24 - 12:15 PM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Picked Up to Series at ABC
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit and the duo who made America fall in love with getting organized, are on board as hosts.

[05/07/24 - 11:13 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Movie Starring Teri Hatcher and June Movie Slate
Hatcher and Tahmoh Penikett will star in "The Killer Inside: The Ruth Finley Story," which tells the true story of an unassuming housewife who becomes the target of a mysterious stalker whom she and the cops fear is the BTK Slayer.

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Its Summer Premiere Schedule
The summer lineup launches with the network debut of "Tulsa King" Sunday, July 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the season 26 premiere of "Big Brother" Wednesday, July 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
Post Malone, Parker McCollum, Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Nate Smith Feat. Avril Lavigne to Perform at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon, Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards will be free to stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 16.

[05/07/24 - 10:15 AM]
NBC Celebrates Red Nose Day's 10th Anniversary with Hourlong Star-Studded Special Set for May 23 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The star-studded special will look back at the hilarious, inspirational and unforgettable moments of NBC's Red Nose Day programming and the life-changing impact of the campaign's first 10 years.

[05/07/24 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look of Ariana Madix as Host and Announces Premiere Date for Sixth Season of Hit Cultural Phenomenon "Love Island USA"
The new season will air exclusively on Peacock beginning Tuesday, June 11 at 6pm PT/9pm ET with new episodes six days a week.

[05/07/24 - 09:44 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Apr. 29: "Baby Reindeer" Holds Strong; "Heeramandi" Breaks Records; Katt Williams and Tom Brady Live Events Bring the Laughs
"Katt Williams: Woke Foke" had viewers nationwide (and beyond) on his side, taking fourth place (4M views), and "The Roast of Tom Brady" took sixth place (2M views).

[05/07/24 - 09:26 AM]
Food Network Renews New Breakout Hit "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing"
The freshman culinary competition series, hosted by Esther Choi and Michael Symon, features 24 talented and fearless chefs who take on 24 food challenges in 24 consecutive, non-stop hours.

[05/07/24 - 09:16 AM]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Join TNT Sports NASCAR Broadcast Team
One of the most iconic racecar drivers of all time, Earnhardt will serve as an on-air commentator for TNT Sports' exclusive coverage of five NASCAR Cup Series races each Summer, airing in consecutive weeks on TNT and the B/R Sports Add-On on Max.

[05/07/24 - 09:05 AM]
The History Channel's Hit Survival Series "Alone" Returns For Season 11 on Thursday, June 13
Additionally, season two of the highly rated international version of the series, "Alone Australia," is set to air on The History Channel for domestic audiences on Thursday, June 20.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Video: FOX Entertainment Celebrates AANHPI Month with #TVForAll
"The Cleaning Lady" star Élodie Yung shares the story of how she uses the resilience her father passed down to her as a way to connect to her heritage.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Prime Video Welcomes Dale Earnhardt Jr. to its NASCAR Broadcast Booth
"I'm honored to be a part of Prime Video's entrance into NASCAR," said Earnhardt Jr. "It is an exciting opportunity to have the chance to give our NASCAR fan base yet another way to watch the sport. It will be exciting to see the innovation that Prime Video is going to bring to our sport and the fans."