TNT and TBS to Become First National Entertainment Networks To Offer Live Streaming 24/7

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TBS and TNT are about to become the first national entertainment networks in the industry to stream on-air content live across multiple platforms 24/7, including through the networks’ websites and a pair of newly created Watch TNT and Watch TBS apps. Live streaming is the latest phase in the rollout of TV Everywhere, the industry-wide initiative that gives subscribers to cable, satellite and telco video services access to more of their favorite shows across a wide range of digital platforms.

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TBS and TNT Unveil Extensive Development Slate with Projects from Television’s Top Storytellers

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TNT and TBS, two of cable’s most successful brands, have unveiled an extensive slate of series being developed with some of the industry’s best storytellers. The slate reflects the network’s programming strategies, which were laid out by network executives during TNT and TBS’s annual Upfront presentation today in New York. Among the many high-profile storytellers developing new projects for TBS and TNT are Steven Spielberg, Steve Carell, Diablo Cody, Denis Leary, Sylvester Stallone, Dick Wolf, Nicholas Sparks, Marcia Clark, Dee Johnson, Walt Becker, Jamie Foxx and James Duff, to name a few.

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TBS Greenlights GROUND FLOOR, New Sitcom from Emmy® nominees Bill Lawrence and Greg Malins

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TBS has greenlit GROUND FLOOR, a new workplace comedy with a romantic twist written by Emmy® nominees Bill Lawrence and Greg Malins. The series stars Skylar Astin, Briga Heelan and John C. McGinley. GROUND FLOOR is being produced by Lawrence’s Doozer, in association with Warner Horizon Television, with Lawrence and Jeff Ingold serving as executive producers.

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TBS Greenlights THE CEE-LO LIFE (working title)

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Chart-topping, Grammy-winning recording artist, entrepreneur and pop culture icon CeeLo Green is coming to TBS in the brand new show THE CEELO LIFE (working title). The series wil follow CeeLo as he tackles not only a packed schedule of producing, recording and performing, but also a creative partnership with his longtime best friends – Big Gipp, Khujoand T-Mo – as they prepare to bring their legendary hip-hop group Goodie Mob back to the world stage.

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TBS Just For Laughs Chicago, presented by State Farm, adds comedy superstars Russell Brand, Pete Holmes and more

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TBS Just For Laughs Chicago has announced the addition of Russell Brand, Pete Holmes, Paul F. Tompkins, Brian Posehn, Doug Benson, Todd Glass, Scott Adsit, Kevin Dorff, Jon Glaser, TJ & Dave, Horatio Sanz, Matt Walsh, Brad Morris and Joe Nunez to its 5th anniversary festival line-up. America’s biggest comedy festival also announced the addition of a second Nick Swardson show at The Vic to accommodate tremendous demand, and Director Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids”) will make a special appearance to introduce an advance screening of his new movie THE HEAT at Kerasotes ShowPlace ICON on June 11.

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TBS Just For Laughs Chicago, presented by State Farm®, To Celebrate 5th Anniversary with Six Days of the Funniest People on the Planet

TBS Just For Laughs Chicago presented by State Farm®, is kicking off its 5th Anniversary celebration with the first announcement of this year’s spectacular lineup, featuring many of comedy’s living legends, brightest stars and fastest-rising talent. Taking place Tuesday, June 11 – Sunday, June 16, this sprawling, six-day event will feature some of the funniest people on the planet performing at Chicago’s most iconic venues. Tickets for TBS Just For Laughs Chicago go on sale Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. (CT).

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