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Entering its 29th year, Disney|ABC Television has selected 10 writers for their 2018 Writers Program. The 10 individuals, up from eight, mark a number the writing program hasn't seen since 2008.

CBS today announced spring series premiere dates with modern-day Sherlock Holmes drama ELEMENTARY returning Monday, April 30 (10:00 11:00 PM, ET/PT) and medical drama CODE BLACK premiering Wednesday, May 2 (10:00 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

The ABC Television Network has announced midseason premiere dates for the new dramas The Crossing, Deception, For The People and the Grey's Anatomy spinoff, as well as new comedies Alex, Inc. and Splitting Up Together. Additionally, American Idol will air Sundays and Mondays, beginning March 11. Dates have also been set for the premiere of Dancing with the Stars All-Athletes Edition and the return of Quantico.

CBS announced today full-season pick-ups for THE GREAT INDOORS and MAN WITH A PLAN, ordering six more episodes of both freshman comedies that premiered late in the fall, on Oct. 27 and Oct. 24, respectively.

Below, experience the medical drama CODE BLACK 'first hand' in this 360 virtual reality scene producers shot exclusively for online viewing.

Boris Kodjoe has joined the CBS medical drama CODE BLACK in a recurring role. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3, Kodjoe will portray Dr. Will Campbell.

The Paley Center for Media adds additional talent to its two-week PaleyFest Fall TV Previews festival, taking place today, September 9, through September 16, at the Center's Los Angeles location (465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210). Music superstar Ricky Martin will make his first-ever Paley Center appearance for a special onstage conversation and preview of his new series La Banda at the Univision Fall TV Previews panel on September 10.

The Paley Center for Media adds additional talent to its two-week PaleyFest Fall TV Previews festival, taking place September 9 - 16, at the Center's Los Angeles location (465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210). Music superstar Ricky Martin will make his first-ever Paley Center appearance for a special onstage conversation and preview of his new series La Banda at the Univision Fall TV Previews panel on September 10.

 "We are extremely proud of the series the studio is producing for ABC and other networks. This TV season is especially exciting as we have increased the number of quality shows over last season," said Patrick Moran, EVP, ABC Studios.

Tony and Oscar winning actress Marcia Gay Harden has been re-cast in CBS' upcoming medical pilot CODE BLACK.

According to Deadline, Tony and Oscar winning actress Marcia Gay Harden has signed on for CBS' upcoming medical pilot CODE BLACK.

CBS announced today the new premiere date for the action thriller INTELLIGENCE, which will have a special preview on Tuesday, Jan. 7 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) following an original episode of NCIS.

CBS announced today the new premiere date for the action thriller INTELLIGENCE, which will have a special preview on Tuesday, Jan. 7 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) following an original episode of NCIS. It will premiere in its regular Monday (10:00-11:00PM, ET/PT) time period on Jan. 13.

According to Deadline, the studio has tapped Aaron Eckhart to star in its follow-up thriller INCARNATE, with Brad Peyton directing, and Ronnie Christensen writing.

Mark your calendars for the panels for CBS's highly anticipated new series starring Josh Holloway, INTELLIGENCE, summer sensation UNDER THE DOME, and the Network's hit series HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, THE BIG BANG THEORY and PERSON OF INTEREST.

CBS Television Studios will feature the world premiere screenings of two of its highly anticipated new series, INTELLIGENCE and STAR-CROSSED, as well as an exclusive panel discussion with fan-favorite series BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Comic-Con 2013 in back-to-back panels on Thursday, July 18. On Sunday, July 21, fans are invited to join the cast and producers of this summer's critically acclaimed series UNDER THE DOME.

ABC Studios had another banner development year with nine new shows ordered to series. New dramas "Betrayal," "Killer Women," "Lucky 7," "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland," "Resurrection," along with new comedies "Trophy Wife" and "Mixology," were picked up at ABC. New drama "Intelligence" was ordered at CBS. ABC Studios had the most drama orders of any studio.

CBS unveiled today its new 2013-2014 schedule, featuring eight new series - five comedies and three dramas - to build on the strength of America's top-rated network. Five of the new series will premiere in the fall and three at mid-season.