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The spy dramedy “Unit Zero” from “Black-ish” producers Kenya Barris and Lindsey Shockley has landed at ABC, with Toni Collette set to star and executive produce. “Unit Zero” follows a CIA engineer and single mom, played by the “United States of Tara” alum, as she leads a team of CIA underlings who are thrust into the field as first time spies. The team of zeroes races against the clock to gather intelligence and solve cases of national security. And they succeed partly because no one in their right mind would ever suspect they were spies. The project would mark a return to series. »

- Reid Nakamura

9 hours ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »

Following a five-year stint as executive producer/showrunner on USA’s Royal Pains, Michael Rauch is returning to the drama about two brothers arena with his new project as creator. CBS has bought an untitled drama written by Rauch, which centers on polar opposite identical twin brothers who duke it out in their personal lives but are at their best teaming up in the courtroom. Rauch is executive producing with Jennifer Lopez through her Nuyorican Productions, Elaine… »

10 hours ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »

Criminal Minds‘ revolving door will remain active in the weeks following Thomas Gibson’s exit.

TVLine has learned exclusively that the long-running CBS drama is looking to add two new series regulars in the wake of Gibson’s controversial firing, with one of the characters eyed to succeed Hotchner as team leader. Details on the other role are being kept under wraps for now.

RelatedCriminal Minds Vet Shemar Moore Talks ‘Karma’ After Thomas Gibson’s Firing

Earlier this month, Gibson was let go from Criminal Minds after an on-set dust-up in which he allegedly kicked a producer. In the past, »

11 hours ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »

Days after CNN’s Ashleigh Banfield announced on air she’s moving to HLN in the fall, HLN quietly confirmed Dr. Drew Pinsky’s program will end next month, though he will remain a contributor for CNN Worldwide. "Dr. Drew and his team have delivered more than five years of creative shows, and I want to thank them for their hard work and distinctive programming," CNN EVP Ken Jautz said in a statement confirming Pinsky’s last telecast will be September 22. In its latest… »

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“Black-ish” actress Marsai Martin must be a real doll — the ABC star has been cast in the title role on Amazon’s upcoming American Girl live-action special, “Melody, 1963: Love Has to Win, an American Girl Story.” Based in 1963 Detroit during the civil rights movement, “Melody” centers around a 10-year-old girl whose eyes are opened to the racial inequality surrounding her, including the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing, according to Amazon. As a result, Melody’s belief in the indivisible promise of our country’s Pledge of Allegiance comes into question as she challenges her teacher on the validity of this given the horrific. »

- Tony Maglio

13 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »

“Stranger Things,” which premiered in July on Netflix, has been one of the streaming service’s most buzzed-about and best-reviewed original series. It is also one of the most watched.

Ratings provided to Variety by Symphony Advanced Media reveal that the first eight episodes of “Stranger Things” make up the third most watched season of a Netflix original series to debut in the last year. Within its first 35 days on the streaming service, the supernatural drama averaged 14.07 million adults 18-49. Only season one of “Fuller House” and season four of “Orange is the New Black” drew larger demo audiences in their first 35 days.

Among Netflix originals, “Stranger Things” ranks ahead of “Making a Murderer” (13.35 million), “Daredevil” season two (13.35 million), “Jessica Jones” (6.26 million), “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” season two (6.08 million), “The Ranch” (6.01 million), “House of Cards” season four (5.67 million), “F is for Family” (4.81 million) all other Netflix series that Symphony tracks.

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- Daniel Holloway

3 hours ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »

Updated with video: Donald Trump talked “tunnel technology,” and deporting the “bad dudes” in an interview today with Anderson Cooper and flatly denied Cooper’s insinuation he’d just flip-flopped on his flip-flop on his position about undocumented immigrants. And, Hillary Clinton? “She is a bigot,” Trump says in the interview that aired tonight. It’s Trump’s first non-Fox News Channel interview since late July, when he got mocked for telling ABC News’ George… »

3 hours ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »

It’s a good thing Scream Queens Season 2 is set in a hospital, because things are about to get real bloody for the Chanels & Co.

VideosScream Queens Video: Lea Michele Transforms Into Hannibal Hester

Fox on Thursday released a new batch of character photos from the slasher comedy’s upcoming second season — premiering Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 9/8c — revealing several characters’ new head-to-toe looks for the first time.

Taylor Lautner’s Cassidy Cascade and John Stamos’ Brock Holt are looking very on brand with their bone saws and bloody hands, while Keke Palmer’s Zayday is turning the hospital halls into her own personal runway. »

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Marvin Kaplan, a prolific character actor best known for his recurring role as Henry Beesmeyer on the 1976-85 sitcom Alice and as the voice of Choo-Choo on the cartoon Top Cat has died. He was 89 and died from natural causes in his Burbank home. Born in Brooklyn in 1927, Kaplan’s first film role came in 1949’s Adam’s Rib. His next major role was as a regular on the sitcom Meet Millie, on which he played Alfred Prinzmetal. He was with the show in its radio incarnation… »

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Fox Global Directors Initiative has selected 16 Director Fellows for its comedy and drama apprenticeship programs. The Fox Global Directors Initiative is dedicated to cultivating emerging and established directors with diverse voices, backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives spanning episodic broadcast and cable television, filmed entertainment, sports and digital media. The 16 Director Fellows were chosen from 20 participants in the Fox Directors Lab held this past… »

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As Revolt is heading into its third anniversary, the music-themed digital cable network owned by Sean Combs and backed by Comcast will be looking for a new CEO. Keith T. Clinkscales, who has held the post since the channel’s inception, is leaving. COO Derek Ferguson will take oversight of the company during the search for Clinkscales’ replacement. Here is the internal memo Clinkscales just sent to the company’s staff: As we approach our third anniversary in October, I… »

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The Royals‘ third season is shaping up to be an international affair.

TVLine has learned exclusively that newcomer Toby Sandeman is joining the E! drama’s cast as Sebastian, a Moroccan prince whose charming disposition could very well be a front for a hidden agenda.

RelatedThe Royals Exclusive: British Actor Jules Knight Joins Season 3 in Powerful Role

Sebastian is described as being “articulate and cerebral” and has fully embraced everything that comes with being a contemporary royal — including the “scrutiny and attention” it brings. So… with whom do we think Sebastian will involve himself? Will he be a frenemy to Liam? »

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The already packed 2016 installment of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights is adding traumatic childhood fears to the mix courtesy of Eli Roth, who will be taking control of the annual event’s Terror Tram for an original story about a posse of serial killer clowns. Eli Roth Presents Terror Tram will tell the story of Harold Kappowitz, a once-jovial entertainer performing as "Koodles the Clown” who rose from circus act to the beloved host of a children’s… »

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