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[05/06/15 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 6 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: FOX's "The Mindy Project" looking for new home at Hulu; Tim Doyle, Dan Sterling land showrunner gigs; and NBC may look to revive "The Maya Rudolph Show."

[05/06/15 - 10:01 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for May 6
Next week, someone's life will change forever as the Top Three enter into the final two shows of the season.

[05/06/15 - 06:01 PM]
In a "Survivor" First, Fans Will Decide the 20 Castaways Who Will Compete in Fall Edition
The results will be revealed live by host and executive producer Jeff Probst during season 30's season finale live reunion show, Wednesday, May 20.

[05/06/15 - 03:34 PM]
The CW to Keep "iZombie" Alive for Second Season
Executive producer Rob Thomas took to Twitter with the news this afternoon.

[05/06/15 - 02:55 PM]
Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete to Star in New Docu-Series "For Peete's Sake" for OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
The series will follow the lives of husband and wife duo Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete as they juggle complicated career choices with their bustling family life.

[05/06/15 - 02:30 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 6 - "Supergirl" to Take Flight as Series at CBS
Melissa Benoist stars as Kara Zor-El in the DC Comics adaptation.

[05/06/15 - 02:04 PM]
ABC Family Casts Katherine McNamara as the Female Lead in Its Saga Series "Shadowhunters"
She'll play Clary Fray, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters - human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons.

[05/06/15 - 01:43 PM]
Nickelodeon Rolls Out New "Blaze and the Monster Machines" Content Across TV, Digital and More for Month of May
Blaze and the Monster Machines follows the adventures of the amazing monster truck Blaze and his eight-year-old driver AJ, and it's the first preschool show on TV to comprehensively cover all areas of STEM in every episode.

[05/06/15 - 01:20 PM]
Presenters Announced for the "2015 Billboard Music Awards"
Plus: Molly Ringwald and Simple Minds will pay tribute to the 30th anniversary of "The Breakfast Club."

[05/06/15 - 01:12 PM]
Lorraine Toussaint, Thomas Q. Jones and Aisha Hinds to Lead Ensemble Cast in TV One's "Runaway Island"
This poignant film made with love, laughter and tears is slated to premiere Saturday, July 25 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/06/15 - 12:07 PM]
TNT Updates Summer 2015 Schedule - "Public Morals" Moves to Aug. 25, While "Legends" Joins Packed Fall Slate
Also due this fall: the return of TNT's chart-topping hit "The Librarians" and the premiere of the new action-packed drama "Agent X."

[05/06/15 - 11:38 AM]
2015 Radio Disney Music Awards Prove Multiplatform Staying Power; Music Sales Grow for Featured Performers
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Sunday, April 26.

[05/06/15 - 11:31 AM]
"The Other One: The Long Strange Trip of Bob Weir" Trailer and Key Art
Look for the film exclusively on Netflix beginning Friday, May 22.

[05/06/15 - 11:01 AM]
"Teen Beach 2" and "Best Friends Whenever" to Premiere on Disney Channel Friday, June 26
The former will be available one week earlier, Friday, June 19, to verified users on the WATCH Disney Channel app and WATCHDisneyChannel.com.

[05/06/15 - 10:24 AM]
Comedy Central Greenlights Animated Series "Legends of Chamberlain Heights"
The series' ten-episode season will premiere in 2016.

[05/06/15 - 10:16 AM]
Destination America's Finger Lickin' Series "BBQ Pitmasters" Returns with an All-Star Cast
Blind judging has left the circuit this season with competitors receiving immediate praise or heat from the judges for the first time ever.

[05/06/15 - 10:11 AM]
Lifetime Launches New Industry Initiative "Broad Focus" Advocating for More Women in Behind-the-Camera Roles
"There is a large, untapped well of female talent out there and we want to remain first in line to that source of creativity," said Nancy Dubuc.

[05/06/15 - 10:07 AM]
The Broadcast Television Journalists Association Announces Nominations for the 5th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards
Said event will be broadcast live on A&E from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, May 31 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/06/15 - 10:03 AM]
Surprise! "I Still Didn't Know I Was Pregnant" Airs Tonight on TLC
Additionally, on June 10 at 9:00/8:00c, TLC will air another one-hour special, featuring more women who have found themselves in the same situation.

[05/06/15 - 09:03 AM]
National Geographic Channel Reveals the Competitive Forces Behind History's Most Remarkable Races for Innovation in New Miniseries Event "American Genius"
The eight-part docudrama event, from Stephen David Entertainment, premieres Monday, June 1 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/06/15 - 08:49 AM]
"Chicago Fire" Wins the 10 P.M. Hour Among by a 45% Margin In 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 5.

[05/06/15 - 08:38 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with NBC
The Eye's "NCIS" edges out The Peacock's "The Voice" among adults 18-49 in the 8:00/7:00c hour.

[05/06/15 - 08:30 AM]
"Forever" Is Up 10% in Its Finale to Equal a 5-Month High in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 5.

[05/06/15 - 08:00 AM]
New Series Has Food Network Stars Sharing Their "Guilty Pleasures"
Over six episodes visit the locations and meet the chefs behind some of the most decadent food masterpieces, through the eyes of some of the biggest names in the culinary world today.

[05/06/15 - 07:28 AM]
Production Starts on Season 3 of Josh Thomas' "Please Like Me"
Emily Barclay is confirmed to join the cast for season three.

[05/06/15 - 06:27 AM]
BBC America's New Original Seven-Part Mini-Series "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" Premieres June 13
Eddie Marsan, Bertie Carvel, Charlotte Riley and Alice Englert star in the seven-part mini-series, which has been adapted from Susanna Clarke's bestselling novel by Peter Harness.

[05/05/15 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 5
Updates include: Hulu gives series commitment to "Myst"; Jamie Anne Allman, Derek Wilson board AMC's "Preacher"; and Cary Elwes, Cristina Rosato cast in Crackle's "The Art of More."

[05/05/15 - 03:18 PM]
Video: 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Trailer (HBO)
The annual telecast is set for Saturday, May 30 at 8:00/7:00c on the pay channel.

[05/05/15 - 02:34 PM]
The CW Pulls "Cedric's Barber Battle" from Friday Lineup
Back-to-back episodes of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" will now fill the 8:00/7:00c hour.

[05/05/15 - 02:31 PM]
Syfy and Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television Reuniting to Develop Aldous Huxley's Classic Novel "Brave New World"
In the series, humans are given mind-altering drugs, free sex and rampant consumerism are the order of the day, and people no longer reproduce but are genetically engineered in "hatcheries."

[05/05/15 - 02:15 PM]
BET Networks Addresses the Baltimore Uprising across Screens with Empowering Conversations On Air, Mobile, Social Media and the Web
"Baltimore Speaks: A BET Special" premieres Thursday, May 7 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[05/05/15 - 01:07 PM]
It's Time to Get Saved with Lifetime(R)'s All-New Docuseries, "Preach" Premiering June 5
The six-episode series follows four powerful female leaders who believe God has given them the ability to heal the sick, see the future and rid people of their addictions.

[05/05/15 - 12:50 PM]
College Softball Conference Tournaments: 50 Games, 11 Championships
The ACC Championship Game (ESPN) and American Athletic Conference Championship Game (ESPN2) will be televised Saturday, May 9.

[05/05/15 - 12:45 PM]
Production Begins in Pittsburgh on WGN America's "Outsiders," New Original Drama Series from Peter Mattei, Peter Tolan and Paul Giamatti
David Morse, Joe Anderson, Thomas M. Wright and Ryan Hurst star in the 13-episode series, due in early 2016.

[05/05/15 - 12:34 PM]
U.S. Women's National Team Preps for World Cup in Two Send-Off Series Matches on FOX Sports 1
The series begins on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, with an important friendly against the Republic of Ireland, followed by a match against Mexico on Sunday, May 17.

[05/05/15 - 12:24 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Original Movie, "Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery" Becomes the Network's Most-Watched Film Among W25-54, Households, and Total Viewers
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, May 2.

[05/05/15 - 12:01 PM]
C. Thomas Howell and Henry Rollins to Guest Star in ABC Family's New Procedural Drama "Stitchers"
Howell will guest star in a recurring role as Daniel, a mysterious person Kirsten (series star Emma Ishta) knew long ago.

[05/05/15 - 11:48 AM]
Esquire Network Partners with Buick for "Knife Fight" Season Three - Debuts Short-Form Series "Eat Like a Man"
Select episodes feature on-air "pantry tours" with host Ilan Hall sourcing the latest secret ingredients in the Buick Regal GS.

[05/05/15 - 11:46 AM]
Josh Charles Joins Hit Series "Masters of Sex" in a Major Guest-Starring Role
He'll play Daniel Logan, a self-made businessman working in the scent industry.

[05/05/15 - 11:03 AM]
E! Continues to Expand Pop Culture Prowess with Two New Series and Dynamic Original Development Slate
"The Comment Section" and "Just Jillian" are on tap for late summer 2015 and early 2016, respectively.

[05/05/15 - 10:08 AM]
Poppy Montgomery Guest Stars in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with Love" Premiering June 6
Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe and Geoff Gustafson return for this world premiere two-hour movie from Martha Williamson.

[05/05/15 - 09:19 AM]
Chiller Unveils 2015-2016 Original Programming, Including Original Movies and Network's First-Ever Original Series
"Slasher" follows the plight of a young woman who returns to the small town where she was born, only to find herself the centerpiece in a series of horrifying copycat murders - based on the widely-known, grisly killings of her parents.

[05/05/15 - 09:14 AM]
HBO Offers Bonus Presentation of "Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck" Next Sunday, May 10
Widely acclaimed at film festivals and in its recent limited theatrical run, the documentary debuted Monday, May 4.

[05/05/15 - 09:06 AM]
"Conan" to Film from Comic-Con(R) International July 8-11
This will mark the first time ever a late-night show has broadcast from San Diego during Comic-Con.

[05/05/15 - 09:06 AM]
Get Ready for More "Comedy Bang! Bang!"
The talk show will continue on IFC with a fresh batch of 20, half-hour episodes in 2016.

[05/05/15 - 09:01 AM]
International Chart-Topping and Award-Winning Band One Direction Will Appear on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," Thursday, May 14
"James is one of our best mates, and we're so proud of the massive success his show is having in America," said Liam Payne. "We are currently working on a few surprises with James and his team that we hope our fans will enjoy."

[05/05/15 - 08:41 AM]
Crime Reporter Matt Doran Named Host of New First-Run Syndicated Series "Crime Watch Daily"
"Crime Watch Daily" is an upcoming one-hour, first-of-its-kind dynamic program that covers the world of crime, mystery and drama like no show on television today.

[05/05/15 - 08:35 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Extends Demo Win Streak to Four Weeks
The Peacock's reality franchise is still the show to beat on Mondays among adults 18-49.

[05/05/15 - 08:23 AM]
Global Superstar Mariah Carey Set to Perform on the "2015 Billboard Music Awards"
She joins previously announced musical performers Kelly Clarkson, Hozier, Nick Jonas, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Van Halen and more!

[05/05/15 - 07:50 AM]
Discovery Channel's "Street Outlaws" Takes the Race Nationwide When the Series Returns May 18 at 9PM ET/PT
Last year's season finale delivered more than 3 million total viewers.







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[05/10/24 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Week of May 6-10
Updates include the cancellations of Roku's "Chad"; Apple's "Constellation"; NBC's "Extended Family"; FOX's "Housebroken"; ABC's "Not Dead Yet"; Hulu's "The Other Black Girl"; and Max's "Scavengers Reign."

[05/10/24 - 01:30 PM]
Three New Series, Breakout Comedies and Fan-Favorite Dramas Anchor NBC's Fall Lineup Boosted by Live Tentpole Specials
Three new series are set to premiere in the fall: drama "Brilliant Minds," starring Zachary Quinto; "St. Denis Medical," which stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, Allison Tolman and David Alan Grier; and Reba McEntire returns to comedy with multi-camera "Happy's Place."

[05/10/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Mulligan" Part 2 - Official Clip - Netflix
Allegiances are tested when the grim realities of life on an empty, alien-ravaged planet start to sink in for President Mulligan and his rag-tag band of survivors.

[05/10/24 - 11:00 AM]
Gordon Ramsay and FOX Entertainment Launch Bite, A Next-Gen Global Food Brand and Entertainment Platform
Bite offers food fans more of the culinary content they love, while giving advertisers and brand partners even greater reach and more innovative ways to engage with Ramsay and FOX's massive audience of over 100 million food-loving fans.

[05/10/24 - 09:59 AM]
Video: Starz Announces July 5 Airdate for Juicy Taboo-Tackling Docu-Series "Down in the Valley" with First Look Images and Teaser Trailer
"Down in the Valley" will pull back the curtain on the surprising but always intriguing people and places that make the Deep South a place where anything can happen and usually does.

[05/10/24 - 09:32 AM]
ABC Renews Seven Primetime Unscripted Series
"American Idol," "The Bachelor," "Celebrity Jeopardy!," "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," "Dancing With the Stars," "Shark Tank" and "What Would You Do?" are all due back.

[05/10/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "The Conners" Farewell Season - Coming Soon to ABC
You've been part of this family for years. After 6 seasons, be there to say goodbye.

[05/10/24 - 09:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel Renews Its Longest-Running Original Series "When Calls the Heart" for a 12th Season!
Hallmark can confirm that the new season will consist of 12 episodes, with production beginning in July.

[05/10/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer for Hilarious New Comedy Special Gary "G Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass Down Premiering Thursday, May 30
Known for his quick wit and sharp observations of everyday life, Gary "G Thang" Johnson takes to the stage in his very first standup comedy special as a call to action to embrace adulthood, face the chaos, and always have a plan.

[05/10/24 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Sets Premiere Date for Content Creator-Driven Talk Show "Influenced" from Candle Media's Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios on August 1st
The thirty-minute episodes will be co-hosted by popular social media personalities, Achieng Agutu, Eyal Booker, Tefi Pessoa, Taryn Delanie Smith, and Cyrus Veyssi.

[05/10/24 - 08:30 AM]
Video: "Criminal Minds: Evolution" - Teaser 2024 - Paramount+
The upcoming all-new season picks up as the FBI's elite team of profilers investigates the deadly mystery of Gold Star.

[05/10/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Tires" - Official Trailer - Netflix
At his father's auto shop, a hapless manager strives to improve customer service and drive profits while keeping his troublemaking cousin in line.

[05/10/24 - 07:14 AM]
Prime Video Orders "Haven" from Drama Republic Starring Sophie Turner, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and Archie Madekwe
"Haven" is a contemporary, high-octane thriller about the heist of the century and the ordinary office worker, Zara (Turner), who finds herself at the heart of it.

[05/10/24 - 02:15 AM]
BBC Comedy Orders a Second Series of "Juice" and "Such Brave Girls"
"Such Brave Girls" is a VAL production for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, and Hulu in the US.

[05/09/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Franco Escamilla: Ladies' Man" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This self-proclaimed ladies' man will make us laugh with his hilarious adventures about teenage romance gone wrong, featuring painfully long kisses and rockstar cameos with surprising outcomes.