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[02/09/07 - 01:15 PM]
Quick Take for Thursday, February 8, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 8.

[02/09/07 - 01:14 PM]
Warner BroS. Animation, Kids' Wb! on the CW Announce Production on Four Returning Series for Fall 2007 Season
New seasons on tap for "The Batman," "Legion of Super Heroes," "Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!" and "Tom and Jerry Tales."

[02/09/07 - 01:12 PM]
Survivor Returns with Another Time Period Winning Performance
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, February 8.

[02/09/07 - 01:11 PM]
Back by Popular Demand, Renowned Medium James Van Praagh, "Ghost Whisperer" Co-Executive Producer, to Conduct Online S?ance on Wednesday, FeB. 14 Exclusively on CBS.com
Van Praagh will conduct a one-hour live séance where he will perform readings for the general public via streaming video on CBS.com.

[02/09/07 - 10:33 AM]
Battlestar Galactica Blasts Onto Xbox Live(R) Arcade in Fall 2007
The downloadable game will feature "both single- and multi-player modes and allow the player to take part in intense space battles as a pilot for either the humans or Cylon forces."

[02/09/07 - 10:32 AM]
NBC's Hit Game Show 'Identity' to Hold Contestant Casting Calls in Chicago, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Phoenix and Dallas
Casting calls have been set for Chicago, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Phoenix and Dallas between February 9 and 24.

[02/09/07 - 10:31 AM]
Jeff Foxworthy Enrolls to Host "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Thursday Nights on Fox
"Jeff Foxworthy's humor is an ideal complement to this family-friendly format," said executive producer Mark Burnett. "I'm delighted that Jeff has agreed to come on board."

[02/09/07 - 12:52 AM]
Development Update: Friday, February 9
Updates include: FOX lands "Action News" plus Peter Krause, Ron Eldard, Kim Raver and Lloyd Owen all snag lead roles in pilots.

[02/08/07 - 02:45 PM]
One Tree Hill Heads to Honey Grove, Texas as the Cw, Warner BroS. Television and Sunkist Announce Contest Winners
The series is currently filming an episode on location in Honey Grove, Texas (Population: 1,746), the hometown of those who submitted the winning video.

[02/08/07 - 01:18 PM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, February 7, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 7.

[02/08/07 - 01:17 PM]
ABC's "Ugly Betty" Design a Dress Winner Is Ricardo Rodriguez of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
A dress inspired by Rodriguez's winning design will be incorporated into the show's February 15 episode.

[02/08/07 - 01:16 PM]
CBS.com and CBS Radio Stations Join Forces for Live Grammy Pre-Show from the Red Carpet, Sunday, FeB. 11 Starting at 6 Pm, Et/3 Pm, Pt
"Live from the Grammy Red Carpet" to be streamed free of charge on CBS.com and on CBS Radio Station web sites this Sunday, Feb. 11 from 6:00-7:45 PM, ET/3:00-4:45 PM, PT.

[02/08/07 - 01:15 PM]
CBS Introduces the Next Generation of Mobile Content for Consumers
CBS has launched three next-generation web sites catering to mobile users: the CBS Mobile Store and two new advertising-supported mobile web sites for Sports and News.

[02/08/07 - 11:52 AM]
Beauty and the Geek Builds Momentum, Climbs to Best Ratings Since 2-Hour Premiere
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 7.

[02/08/07 - 11:51 AM]
Csi: Ny Joins "Criminal Minds" as Only Scripted Dramas to Top "Lost" in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 7.

[02/08/07 - 11:50 AM]
Multiple Grammy(R) Award Nominees Singer/Songwriter James Blunt, Rapper T.I. and Legendary Funk Band Earth, Wind & Fire Together with Mary J. Blige and Ludacris Are Set to Perform on "The 49th Annual Grammy Awards," Live from Staples Center in Los Angeles, FeB. 11 on the CBS Television Network
Burt Bacharach, Natalie Cole, Common, Alyson Hannigan and Cobie Smulders, Reba McEntire, Mandy Moore, Quentin Tarantino and Luke Wilson also added as presenters.

[02/08/07 - 10:42 AM]
America's Funniest Home Videos to Expand Online at ABC.com with User-Generated Video Collection
Beginning this summer, viewers will be able to share their favorite footage as well as comment and vote on their favorites.

[02/08/07 - 10:40 AM]
Disney-ABC Television Group's Emmy-Winning ABC.com to Offer Viewers More Ways to View Their Favorite ABC Shows Online with Full-Screen and Mini-Player Capabilities
Beginning this spring, users will be able to watch episodes in two additional screen sizes.

[02/08/07 - 10:38 AM]
Disney-ABC Television Group Renames Television Studio
Touchstone Television becomes ABC Television Studio while Buena Vista Games is now Disney Interactive Studios.

[02/08/07 - 12:44 AM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 8
Updates include: Loads of casting news as leads are set for NBC's "Business Class," "Chuck" and "Journeyman" plus three new comedies get pilot orders from ABC.

[02/07/07 - 09:56 PM]
Hallmark Channel's "Commercials" Stomp "Puppies" During Superbowl Halftime Special
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/07/07 - 02:23 PM]
Orlando Jones and Todd Bridges Guest Star in Everybody Hates Chris
Jones guest stars as Mr. Newton, a scholarly substitute teacher who makes Chris' life a living hell, while Todd Bridges plays Doc's nephew Monk, in the show's February 12 episode.

[02/07/07 - 02:21 PM]
With Another Strong Performance, "Gilmore Girls" Ranks Second in Adults and Women 18-34
The CW spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 6.

[02/07/07 - 02:20 PM]
Ncis Retains 100% of Its Pre-"American Idol" First-Run Audience
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 6.

[02/07/07 - 02:09 PM]
Soapnet Acquires "The O.C." and "One Tree Hill," for April Premiere
Both series will begin airing weekdays on the cable channel starting Monday, April 9.

[02/07/07 - 02:07 PM]
It's a Souper Deal for Campbell's and 'Deal Or No Deal'
Campbell Soup Company will team with "Deal" for the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement to raise awareness of heart disease in women on Monday, February 12.

[02/07/07 - 01:03 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of January 29-February 4): 'Dirt' Bounces Back, 'Silverman' Strong
USA still the network to beat with four of the top six spots on cable last week.

[02/07/07 - 12:30 PM]
ABC and Harpo Announce "Building a Dream: The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy," a Primetime Special Airing Monday, February 26, 2007
In a one-hour special, Oprah Winfrey brings to television "the incredible five-year journey of the creation the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls -- South Africa."

[02/07/07 - 12:29 PM]
NBC's 'Apprentice' Contestants Take on a Honey of a Task, and the Winning Team Gets to Shoot Hoops with Los Angeles Basketball Legends Kareem Abdul Jabaar, James Worthy and L.A. Lakers Coach Phil Jackson
Sean Yazbeck, the season five winner of "The Apprentice," will observe the honey competition this week and advise Trump in the boardroom.

[02/07/07 - 10:44 AM]
USA Continues #1 Streak
USA spins the numbers for the week of January 29-February 4.

[02/07/07 - 10:42 AM]
Beauty and Brawn Power the CW's Week with Best "Gilmore Girls" in a Year and Most Watched "Smackdown" of the Season
The CW spins the numbers for the week of January 29-February 4.

[02/07/07 - 12:55 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 7
Updates include: "Lost" alum Harold Perrineau is the first to be cast on CBS's "Demons."

[02/06/07 - 09:55 PM]
Love Is a Four Letter Word Premiere on Hallmark Channel Ranks #3 in Time Period
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, February 3.

[02/06/07 - 03:22 PM]
A Super Week for CBS
CBS spins the numbers for the week of January 29-February 4.

[02/06/07 - 03:20 PM]
Ufc Fighter Tito Ortiz to Guest Star in the CBS Hit Drama "Numb3rs" on Friday, FeB. 16
Ortiz plays Tino Alva, the defending champion in the all-out fighting league.

[02/06/07 - 03:19 PM]
Jeff Zucker Named President and Ceo of NBC Universal Succeeding Bob Wright, Who Will Remain Vice Chairman of Ge
Zucker succeeds Bob Wright, who has served in said role for 21 years.

[02/06/07 - 03:17 PM]
NBC Ratings Results for the Week of JaN. 29 - FeB. 4
NBC spins the numbers for the week of January 29-February 4.

[02/06/07 - 03:13 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of January 29, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 29-February 4.

[02/06/07 - 12:01 PM]
Rule Number One: Win Time Period
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, February 5.

[02/06/07 - 10:04 AM]
International Superstar Shakira Will Perform on the Grammy(R) Awards for the First Time, Along with Wyclef Jean; Chris Brown, Lionel Richie and Smokey Robinson Team for a Special Segment, and Rascal Flatts Is Set to Perform on "The 49th Annual Grammy(R) Awards," Live from Staples Center in Los Angeles, FeB. 11 on the CBS Television Network
Natasha Bedingfield, Tony Bennett, Lewis Black, Nicolas Cage, Ornette Coleman, LeAnn Rimes, Nicole Scherzinger, Seal and David Spade have also been added as presenters.

[02/06/07 - 10:03 AM]
B.S. Artists Beware! Penn & Teller: Bullshit! Returns for Season Five
The first of ten new half-hour episodes will premiere on Thursday, March 22 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/06/07 - 12:27 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 6
Updates include: Leads set for ABC's "Pushing Daisies" and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" while Cole Hauser, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Kirstie Alley all book pilot roles.

[02/05/07 - 09:51 PM]
Mary-Louise Parker Stars in Oxygen's Newest Original Movie the Robber Bride
Shawn Doyle, Wendy Crewson, Susan Lynch, Amanda Root and Greg Bryk also star in the film, which premieres Saturday, March 3.

[02/05/07 - 09:50 PM]
Ion Media Networks Announces Exclusive Programming Partnership with Bodog Entertainment
Beginning February 13th, ION Television will run original episodes of "BodogFight: St. Petersburg" Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

[02/05/07 - 09:49 PM]
Nab the Best Compilation of Episodes to Hit the StreetS. "Reno 911!: Reno's Most Wanted Uncensored" DVD Busts Into Stores on Tuesday, February 27
The set's bonus features include the deputies' favorite calls and a never-before-seen entertaining live musical performance of "Don't Steal Cable."

[02/05/07 - 06:05 PM]
CBS and the Electric Sheep Company Partner to Create First Machinima Advertising Promo for Major TV Series
Machinima (machine+cinema) is 3D filmmaking within a virtual environment where computer-generated images are captured in real-time, using live "avatar" actors.

[02/05/07 - 06:04 PM]
CBS Sports Reigns Supreme with Second Most Watched Super Bowl Ever
The broadcast also ranks as the third most-watched program in TV history, behind only the "M*A*S*H" Finale and "Super BowL XXX."

[02/05/07 - 06:03 PM]
A Special Post-Super Bowl Broadcast of Hit Sophomore Drama "Criminal Minds" Delivers a Series High Audience of 26.23 Million Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 4.

[02/05/07 - 06:02 PM]
CBS Announces the Cast of "The Amazing Race: All-Stars" Eleven Former Teams Return for a Second Chance to Compete in a Race Around the World When "The Amazing Race: All-Stars" Premieres Sunday, FeB. 18 on CBS
The new season will "reunite some of the most memorable, entertaining and controversial Teams from previous seasons, who will travel more than 45,000 miles, spanning five continents in 28 days, with stops in such locations as Argentina, Mozambique and Chile, to name a few."

[02/05/07 - 06:01 PM]
CBS Records Group Senor Happy Has Written and Performed the Theme Song for CBS's New Comedy "Rules of Engagement," Premiering Tonight
The theme song, entitled "How Many Ways," is also a track on Señor Happy's forthcoming album "I'm Sorry."







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[02/26/26 - 09:14 AM]
FOX Sports Assembles World-Class Broadcast Team for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Headlining FOX MLB's coverage of Team USA matchups and knockout rounds are highly acclaimed play-by-play announcers Joe Davis, Adam Amin and Kevin Kugler; expert analysts John Smoltz, A.J. Pierzynski and Adam Wainwright; and veteran reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci.

[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - "Sunny Nights" Starring Will Forte & D'Arcy Carden
After a critical acclaimed Australian debut, the darkly comedic crime drama starring Will Forte and D'Arcy Carden makes its U.S. debut on March 11 on Hulu.

[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
BritBox Announces April 7th Premiere for "A Taste for Murder"
The six-part crime procedural produced by Eagle Eye Drama and in association with ITV Studios stars Warren Brown, Phyllis Logan, and Cristiana Dell'Anna, and was shot on location in Croatia and Italy last year.

[02/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces March 19 Premiere Date for "Meal Ticket"
The feature-length documentary from Roc Nation, Known Originals, and Creative Control chronicles the history of a storied basketball tradition - the McDonald's All American Games.

[02/26/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Dynasty: The Murdochs" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series offers an unprecedented look at one the world's most powerful families at a crossroads, as its patriarch, Rupert Murdoch, makes one last play to ensure his legacy at all costs.

[02/26/26 - 08:04 AM]
ESPN and the Horizon League Extend Long-Standing Rights Agreement
ESPN linear networks will remain the home of the Horizon League men's basketball semifinals and championship, six regular season men's basketball contests and the women's basketball championship game.

[02/26/26 - 08:01 AM]
Production for Netflix's "A Different World" Sequel Is Officially Underway in Atlanta
The alumni cast Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell, and Cree Summer will be joined by Charnele Brown and Jenifer Lewis of the original series.

[02/26/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Exclusive First Look at the Explosive New Season of "Mama June"
The eighth season premieres Friday, March 13 at 9 PM ET/PT on We TV and streaming only on All Reality.

[02/26/26 - 07:01 AM]
UK Broadcaster Sky Enters the Ring as Co-Commission Partner on Starz's Boxing Drama "Fightland" Executive Produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
The series recently wrapped season one production in London.

[02/26/26 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV Unveils First Look at "Star City," The New Space-Race Drama from the Creators of "For All Mankind"
The thrilling, eight-episode series will debut globally on Apple TV with two episodes on Friday, May 29, followed by one new episode every Friday through July 10.

[02/26/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat"
The trailer provides a sneak peek into the Annual Company Retreat at Rockin' Grandma's and introduces you to their new temp worker, Anthony, who finds himself caught in the middle of a corporate takeover with the small business.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a series of ritualistic murders hits Oslo, a gifted detective must navigate a puzzle of patterns, corruption and his own demons to catch the killer.

[02/26/26 - 05:44 AM]
Great American Media Announces Regal Return of "A Prince in Paradise" Films, "A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding," Starring Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke, Majestic New Chapter in Production
The film sees the return of fan-favorite leads, Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke, who have enchanted audiences since the very first film.

[02/26/26 - 01:01 AM]
Marwan Kenzari and Rianne van Rompaey in Psychological Thriller "The Silence"
When acclaimed author Sara Post (Rianne van Rompaey) vanishes without a trace, her husband Tarik (Marwan Kenzari) is drawn into a dangerous search that unravels her hidden past and a closed community where silence is valued above the truth.

[02/26/26 - 12:01 AM]
Third Season of "Love Is Blind: Sweden" Drops Extra Episodes Featuring Influencer Reactions
The episodes will feature six influencers talking about and reacting to the recorded episodes from the iconic pods - a brand new format for this show.