GSN HEADS INTO ITS 2017 UPFRONT WITH RENEWED COMMITMENT TO CORE GAME SHOW PROGRAMMING SLATE; FRESHMAN SERIES “WINSANITY” AND “DIVIDED” RECEIVE SEASON TWO PICKUPS AND NEW SERIES “EMOGENIUS” IS GREENLIT

GSN Buoyed in 2016 By Nearly 15 Million New Viewers, Increased Social Engagement and Viewership Among Its Highest Levels in All Key Demos

Newly-Licensed Series “Hollywood Game Night” and “Cash Cab” Join the GSN Schedule; Second-Screen Participation TV Technology and New GSN Now App Will Extend Viewers’ Enjoyment of The Brand

NEW YORK - (March 14, 2017) – GSN, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, announced today its new programming and other initiatives, as part of the network’s 2017 Upfronts, with a focus on its core “shiny floor” game shows.  GSN has greenlit a new game show series, EMOGENIUS, and the network’s other new addition to the lineup, DIVIDED, which launched in January 2017, has been picked up for a second season following its successful debut.  Freshman hit, WINSANITY, hosted by Donald Faison (“Scrubs”) returns for a second season with a new format, and perennial favorite, IDIOTEST, hosted by comedian Ben Gleib recently launched its fourth season.

Episodic photos from the first season episode of The Magicians, "Lesser Evils," airing 3/22/17, after the jump.

‘MR. ROBOT’ SEASON 3 NEWS

EMMY® WINNER BOBBY CANNAVALE JOINS CAST FOR NEW SERIES REGULAR ROLE BD WONG PROMOTED TO SERIES REGULAR FOR THIRD SEASON SEASON 3 TO PREMIERE IN OCTOBER 2017

NEW YORK – March 10, 2017 – USA Network and Universal Cable Productions today announced the award-winning drama MR. ROBOT has cast Bobby Cannavale (“Boardwalk Empire”) as a series regular for Season 3. Cannavale will star as Irving, a laconic, no-nonsense used car salesman. Recurring guest star BD Wong has also been upped to series regular for his role as Whiterose, the leader of the Dark Army, a Chinese-based hacking organization.

Additionally, USA has set an October 2017 premiere date for the critically-acclaimed series’ third season, with executive producer and writer Sam Esmail returning to direct all 10 episodes. Production will begin this April in New York City.

Episodic photos from the sixth season episode of Grimm, "Zerstorer Shrugged," airing 3/24/17, after the jump.

The Expanse Episode Clip - 3/15/17
2.08 - "Pyre"

As Naomi tracks down signs of the protomolecule in unexpected corners of the solar system, Fred Johnson’s control over the OPA begins to collapse.  A traumatized refugee from Ganymede may hold the key to finding a new threat. Below is an episode clip from the episode of The Expanse, "Pyre," airing 3/15/17, after the jump.

The Magicians First Look - 3/15/17
2.08 - "Words as Bond"

Eliot hovers between life and death while Margo is forced to take charge of Fillory. Alice makes it increasingly difficult for Quentin to keep his secret to himself, and Julia loses her shade. Below is a first look of the second season episode of The Magicians, "Word as Bond," airing 3/15/17, after the jump.

Face Off: All Stars Sneak Peek - 3/15/17
11.08 - "Odd Couples"

The five remaining All-Star teams create comedic fantasy duos in their latest elimination challenge. Below is a sneak peek from the eleventh season episode of Face Off, "Odd Couples," airing 3/15/17, after the jump.

THE CW PICKS UP SEASON FIVE OF “THE 100” FOR 2017-18

March 10, 2017 (Burbank, CA) – The CW Network has renewed its acclaimed hit sci-fi drama THE 100 for the 2017-18 season, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW.

THE 100, now in its fourth season, sees significant amounts of delayed and digital viewing. THE 100 averages a +70% increase in total viewers, a +73% gain in adults 18-34, and an +86% jump in adults 18-49 in Live+7 day ratings over Live+Same Day.

AMC released today a series of first-look photos and announced from the SXSW Festival the season two premiere date for the upcoming second season of Preacher, which will debut on Monday, June 19th at 9:00 pm ET/PT. Check out the press release and photos below.