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Lifetime Movies presents its newest original film, HOUSE OF DARKNESS: NEW BLOOD, which premieres September 7 at 8pm ET/PT.

A 747 explodes in the skies above New York. An Indonesian airliner crashes in the jungle with no survivors. A Taiwanese commuter aircraft clips a highway on takeoff and plunges into a river. In the aftermath of the world's deadliest airplane tragedies, the world is often left to wonder: What happened? Smithsonian Channel's long-running series AIR DISASTERS returns with a new season to uncover the truth behind what went wrong and how to prevent these fatal crashes in the future. The 11th season of AIR DISASTERS premieres Sunday, September 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel.

HBO Documentary Films has acquired worldwide TV and streaming rights to Participant Media and Emerson Collective's documentary feature film FOSTER. Producer Deborah Oppenheimer and writer-director Mark Jonathan Harris (HBO's Oscar®-winning “Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport”) reunite to upend some of the most enduring myths about foster care, going beyond the sensational headlines and stereotypes. The Sabine Films production, which recently had its world premiere at AFI DOCS Film Festival in Washington, D.C., will debut on HBO in 2019.

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kursk, World of Tanks has partnered with HISTORY to recreate portions of one of the greatest tank battles in history using augmented reality. Richard Cutland, Wargaming's Head of Military Relations, will narrate the “The Tanks of Kursk” in a series of videos where viewers can watch German and Soviet tanks refight the battle in tabletop volumetric augmented reality, using the World of Tanks game engine. World of Tanks is a free-to-play online game, and a virtual museum in which players can explore exacting recreations of all of the tanks of WW2. 

 A 747 explodes in the skies above New York. An Indonesian airliner crashes in the jungle with no survivors. A Taiwanese commuter aircraft clips a highway on takeoff and plunges into a river. In the aftermath of the world's deadliest airplane tragedies, the world is often left to wonder: What happened? Smithsonian Channel's long-running series AIR DISASTERS returns with a new season to uncover the truth behind what went wrong and how to prevent these fatal crashes in the future. The 11th season of AIR DISASTERS premieres Sunday, September 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel. 

NBC wins Wednesday night among the Big 4 networks by a +30% margin in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.0 for #2 Fox) and by +2.8 million persons or +72% in total viewers (6.6 million vs. 3.8 million for #2 CBS).

The recent dramatic rise in natural and organic product sales is grabbing the attention of manufacturers, retailers and savvy marketers. Mambo Sprouts and SKUlocal have teamed up to produce and distribute the first-of-its-kind omnichannel education and savings program focused entirely on natural and organic products.

Sony Crackle today announced that the network's upcoming original comedy series 'Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy' will debut today, August 23, with a special advance debut on Amazon Fire TV through the Sony Crackle app starting Monday, August 13. In addition, the free streaming network unveiled additional guest stars joining the series, including Dermot Mulroney ('My Best Friend's Wedding'), Christopher McDonald ('Happy Gilmore'), Noël Wells ('Master of None'), David Arquette ('Amanda & Jack Go Glamping,' 'Cleaners'), Jamie-Lynn Sigler ('The Sopranos'), Jamie Chung ('Big Hero 6'), Haley Joel Osment ('Future Man,' 'Silicon Valley') and more. The ensemble joins previously announced guest stars Paul Scheer and Richard Anthony 'Cheech' Marin. The network also released new photos from the highly anticipated eight-episode summer series.

Lifetime delivers seven movies that fall under the realm of a parent's worst nightmare, tackling topics like mental health, suicide and teen domestic dating violence among others this fall. Starting off with The Bad Seed, the evil that lies within is revealed on September 9th with the disturbing story of a father (Rob Lowe) who discovers his daughter (McKenna Grace) could be hurting the people around her. Patty McCormack also stars.

On the heels of its third-consecutive Emmy® nomination for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, the global multiplatform hit franchise, “Lip Sync Battle” is returning for a fifth season on Paramount Network.  Twelve new half-hour episodes will premiere in 2019.

NBC ranks #1 Tuesday night versus the Big 4 competition in adults 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure, winning six of six half-hours in adults 18-49. “America's Got Talent” (2.0/9 in 18-49, 11.0 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET): · Is close to rounding up to a 2.1 in 18-49 (currently reporting a 2.04 in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings). · Is the #1 show of the night in 18-49, total viewers and all other key measures (including a tie in women 18-34). · Beats the timeslot's combined Big 4 competition in total viewers (11.007 million vs. a combined 10.521 million). · Tops ABC's “Bachelor in Paradise” in the timeslot by +82% in 18-49 (2.0 vs. 1.1) and by +7.0 million persons or +177% in total viewers (11.0 million vs. 4.0 million). · Is retaining 100% of last week's 2.0 in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings in 18-49 and 95% of last week's 2.1 in official nationals. · In total viewers, is up versus last week's fast-affiliate 10.863 million and retaining 99% of last week's 11.135 million in official nationals. · Will add significant viewership via time-shifting: o Last week's “Talent” increased by +25% in 18-49 (2.06 to 2.58) and +2.1 million viewers overall (11.1 million to 13.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3. o These were the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. o L+7: “America's Got Talent” has increased by +39% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.17 to a 3.01) and +3.1 million viewers overall (11.6 million to 14.7 million). o With the addition of 35-day linear and projected non-linear ratings, “Talent's” 18-49 figure grows to a 4.36. · Upscale: “Talent” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (“most current” including L+3). “Making It” (1.0/5 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET): · Is currently up +11% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9) and up +7% in total viewers (4.062 million vs. 3.805 million), pending updates · Wins the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54. · Is currently equaling the timeslot's combined ABC-CBS competition in 18-49 (1.0 vs. a combined 1.0). · Is the #1 most-watched Week 4 episode of any new summer series so far this year on the Big 4 networks (beating the previous Week 4 high of “The Proposal” on July 9, 3.446 million), and is also currently the #1 top-rated Week 4 episode of any new summer series so far this year on the Big 4 (beating the previous Week 4 high of “Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell & Back” on July 11, 0.9), pending updates. · Will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD – last week's “Making It” increased by +22% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.94 to 1.15) and +682,000 viewers overall (3.8 million vs. 4.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3. · Upscale: “Making It” generates a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 111 among adult 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes. Among adults 18-49 with four or more years of college, “Making It” is indexing at a 117. In Late-Night Metered Markets Tuesday Night: · In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' 1.5/4 with an encore telecast; “Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” 1.8/5 with an encore; and ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' 1.3/4 with an encore. · In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” 0.4/3 with an encore; “Late Show,” 0.2/2 with an encore; and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' 0.3/2 with an encore. · From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's 'Nightline' averaged a 0.9/3 in metered-market households and a 0.2/2 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters. · From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: 'Late Night with Seth Meyers,' 0.9/3 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's 'Late Late Show,' 0.9/3 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: 'Late Night,' 0.3/3 in 18-49 with an encore; 'Late Late Show,' 0.1/1 with an encore. · At 1:35 a.m., 'Last Call with Carson Daly' averaged a 0.5/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters. NOTE: Primetime results are based on “fast affiliate time period” data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are 'live plus same day' unless otherwise indicated.

Calling all TV fans, the Tribeca TV Festival is back on the big screen bringing audiences together to discover new series and be the first to see favorite new season premieres. The 2nd Tribeca TV Festival will celebrate unforgettable storytellers who have shaped what 'peak TV' is today and introduce new voices in episodic storytelling. Over four days at Spring Studios in New York City, each event will feature a conversation with the stars and creators of favorite and soon-to-be-favorite shows. The 2018 Tribeca TV Festival will take place September 20-23. Tickets go on sale today, August 22, at 11am ET at tribecafilm.com/TVFestival.

NATIVE AMERICA, a new four-part series from Providence Pictures, premieres Tuesdays, October 23 and 30, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET, and November 13, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS. Weaving history and science with living Indigenous traditions, the series brings to life a land of massive cities connected by social networks spanning two continents, with unique and sophisticated systems of science, art and writing. Made with the active participation of Native American communities and filmed in some of the most spectacular locations in the hemisphere, NATIVE AMERICA illuminates the splendor of a past whose story has for too long remained untold.

Oxygen Media, the home for high quality true-crime programming, takes viewers into the twisted mind of the 'BTK Killer' Dennis Rader, who posed as a family man by day and murderer by night. The two-hour special, 'Snapped: Notorious BTK Serial Killer,' premiering on Sunday, September 2nd at 6pm ET/PT will delve deep into the slayings of the innocent victims and a never before heard interview with Rader himself, as he recounts his crimes and childhood. 

Today, BBC AMERICA released first-look images for its upcoming five-part co-production Dynasties (formerly known as Dynasty), premiering in early 2019.

Dixon Place Theater proudly announces the world premiere of 'The Culture of Now', a multi-disciplinary drama navigating the clash of familial and cultural morals. This one-night-only performance epitomizes what setting prices says about people's values.

ABC, PEOPLE and Four M Studios will present “The Story of the Royals,” a two-night, four-hour prime-time television event documenting the fascinating lives of the British royal family. Featuring an extraordinary panel of experts and voices, “The Story of the Royals – Part One” airs WEDNESDAY, AUG. 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), and “The Story of the Royals – Part Two” airs THURSDAY, AUG. 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. 

The New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), the nation's largest and most diverse Latino film festival, and a touchstone of the nation's thriving multicultural cinematic movement, kicks off its 15th edition today, August 22nd with the New York premiere of the film “Ruben Blades Is Not My Name.” Directed by critically acclaimed director, Abner Benaim, the film stars Ruben Blades, Sting, Paul Simon, Residente, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Larry Harlow, Andy Montañez, Ismael Miranda, Junot Diaz, Luba Mason, among others. The star-studded documentary offers an intimate portrait of Ruben Blades, revealing the artist's struggle to come to terms with his legacy and influence in elevating Salsa music to an international scale.

NBC, in the midst of another summer where it's once again beading the competition handily, is ordering a second season of its newest hit series, “Making It,” from Universal Television Alternative Studio. 

The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) has agreed to acquire two ABC-affiliated television stations in Florida and Texas owned by Raycom Media for $55 million.