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[04/20/07 - 11:38 PM]
Cybill Shepherd & Marlee Matlin Return for the L Word(R)'s Fifth Season
12 new episodes are set to begin production this summer in Vancouver.

[04/20/07 - 10:48 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of April 9-15): VH1 'Charms' Series Premiere Record
VH1's "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School" opened to a network record 5.07 million viewers on Sunday.

[04/20/07 - 05:59 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday-Friday, April 18-20
Updates include: NBC sends fresh dramas into development, Comedy Central to not "Understand" Michael Ian Black while "Desperate Housewives" and "Ghost Whisperer" staff up for next season.

[04/20/07 - 05:36 PM]
Quick Take for Thursday, April 19, 2007 - (Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, April 19.

[04/20/07 - 10:24 AM]
Warner BroS. Television Group, the CW and Toyota Launch "Smallville Legends: Justice and Doom," a Marketing Campaign for the Hit Series "Smallville"
The heart of the initiative is a series of custom digital on-air comic book interstitials produced by DC Comics that will air in the form of Content Wraps on The CW during "Smallville."

[04/20/07 - 10:24 AM]
Snl to Present Best of 2006-07 May 5 with Viewers Choosing Favorite Digital Short
Eligible digital shorts include "Body Fuzion," (starring Drew Barrymore), "D*** in a Box," (with Justin Timberlake), "Laser Cats 2," "Peyton Manning for The United Way" and "Sloths."

[04/19/07 - 11:37 PM]
We TV to Premiere Original Series Wife, Mom, Bounty Hunter Friday, April 20th at 9pm/8c
The series premieres tomorrow with a one-hour special presentation and then continues with 10 weekly, 30-minute episodes.

[04/19/07 - 11:36 PM]
TNT & TBS Renew Contract for Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
The 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be simulcast on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008.

[04/19/07 - 11:35 PM]
Jael Eliminated from "America's Next Top Model" on the CW
The CW details the latest "America's Next Top Model" elimination.

[04/19/07 - 04:10 PM]
Top Model Winning Streak Continues with Another Time Period Victory in Target Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 18.

[04/19/07 - 03:26 PM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - (Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 18.

[04/19/07 - 03:15 PM]
CBS Shelves 'Criminal Minds' Episode Over Sensitivity Issues
The episode in question, "Doubt," revolves around a serial killer who is targeting women on a college campus.

[04/19/07 - 02:10 PM]
NBC Announces David Hasselhoff, Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne as Trio of Judges for Second Season of NBC's Hit Talent Competition Series 'America's Got Talent' Premiering May 29
Jerry Springer will be the new host of the series as previously announced.

[04/19/07 - 02:07 PM]
NBC Springs Into Season's Final Stretch with the Conclusion of Volume One of 'Heroes,' the 100th Episode of 'Deal Or No Deal,' Two Super-Sized Comedy Nights, an 'Snl' Primetime Special, 'Er' Wedding and Gripping Season Finales
NBC details its May sweeps schedule, which includes MAJOR SPOILERS.

[04/19/07 - 11:51 AM]
CBS Gives New Summer Homes to 'Mother,' 'Queens'
"Mother" will follow "Two and a Half Men" starting June 4 while "The King of Queens" heads back to Wednesdays beginning May 30.

[04/19/07 - 09:16 AM]
Sanjaya Malakar Is Eliminated from the "American Idol" Competition
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[04/19/07 - 09:16 AM]
It's Time to Choose a Hero
Final voting was begun for "America's Most Wanted's" 2007 AMW All-Star.

[04/18/07 - 11:33 PM]
BET Upfront '07 Invites Advertisers to 'Follow the Leader' with an Innovative Slate of 16 Original Shows
Upcoming offerings include three new animated series as well as the network's first original comedy.

[04/18/07 - 11:31 PM]
GSN Honors the Grand Dame of Game Shows Kitty Carlisle Hart in a Special Hour-Long 'To Tell the Truth' Tribute Sunday Night, April 22
She was the only guest who appeared in every version of "To Tell The Truth" from its original format to its last in 2001.

[04/18/07 - 11:30 PM]
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to Host 2007 Taurus World Stunt Awards
The awards, which take place on Sunday, May 20 at Paramount Pictures, will air on AMC on Friday, May 25.

[04/18/07 - 11:29 PM]
AMC to Premiere Season 4 of Its Hit Original Series Hustle Wednesday, April 18 at 10pm Et/9 C
The new season, which begins tonight, features the show's first visit to the U.S.

[04/18/07 - 11:29 PM]
Hallmark Channel Offers Weeklong Western-Themed Movie Festival
The network's "Rough n' Ready Week," a weeklong line-up of Western-themed movies, is scheduled to run April 23-28.

[04/18/07 - 11:25 PM]
AMC Establishes Commitment to Miniseries with New Programming Slate in Development
The cable channel's development slate includes projects from Michael Blake, Lou Morheim, Michael Frost Beckner, John Baldecchi, Rich Silverman, Michael Nankin, Jonathan Baruch, John Leekley, William Brookfield, Gub Neal, and Justin Thompson Glover.

[04/18/07 - 04:32 PM]
TV Guide Channel(R) Signs Lisa Rinna as Leading Red Carpet Host and Fashion Expert
She'll make her Red Carpet hosting debut at the Emmy Awards on September 16.

[04/18/07 - 04:31 PM]
Quick Take for Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - Final Ratings
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 17.

[04/18/07 - 02:53 PM]
Afi's 100 YearS... 100 Movies -- 10th Anniversary Edition, a New Entertainment Special Counting Down the 100 Greatest Movies of All Time, to Be Broadcast Wednesday, June 20 on the CBS Television Network
The program will consider classic favorites and newly eligible films released from 1996 to 2006.

[04/18/07 - 02:53 PM]
NBC Digital Entertainment Lands Four Webby Nominations and Four Honorees
The nods include NBC.com's digital offerings for "Saturday Night Live" and "The Office" as well as DotComedy.com's "The Easter Bunny Hates You."

[04/18/07 - 11:26 AM]
Bravo Greenlights "The Beauty Foundation" Pilot Presentation
The potential docusoap follows Billy Brasfield (known as Billy B. in the fashion industry), a world-renowned make-up artist leading a jet-set lifestyle tending to clients around the globe.

[04/18/07 - 10:30 AM]
Creature Comforts, the American Version of the Hit British Television Series, Will Premiere Monday, June 4 on the CBS Television Network
The series is based on the original Academy Award-winning short film of the same name.

[04/18/07 - 09:22 AM]
Sci Fi Channel Partners with Atlantic Records for Use of Priority Music
"As our original programming becomes more contemporary, Earth-based and relatable, our marketing campaigns will be targeting a younger, more mainstream audience," Adam Stotsky, Sci Fi's SVP of Marketing, said about the news.

[04/18/07 - 09:19 AM]
USA on Top in Ratings
USA spins the numbers for the week of April 9-15.

[04/18/07 - 09:13 AM]
CBS Announces "Pirate Master," a New Reality-Based Series Where 16 Individuals Will Compete as Pirates on the High Seas in Search of Hidden Treasures
The series will send "16 modern-day pirates on a high seas adventure where they will live as buccaneers and travel around the Caribbean island of Dominica in search of hidden treasure that will total $1 million."

[04/18/07 - 09:12 AM]
Cameron Daddo to Host "Pirate Master," the New Reality-Based Series Created by Emmy Award-Winning Producer Mark Burnett, Premiering Thursday, May 31, on CBS
In each episode, Daddo will distribute clues at the start of the expeditions and preside over the Pirate's Court.

[04/17/07 - 11:24 PM]
GSN Changes Its Network Brand Packaging Beginning Sunday, April 22
The new brand packaging is designed to capture the range of emotions that real people feel when watching or playing games.

[04/17/07 - 06:27 PM]
Development Update: Monday-Tuesday, April 16-17
Updates include: CBS and FOX add new unscripted pilots, Drew Carey to host a potenital new game show and some more pilot casting news trickles in.

[04/17/07 - 02:01 PM]
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Visits the Hit ABC Drama Series "Brothers & Sisters"
The Governor acknowledged the cast and crew for "their commitment to keeping production in California, recognizing that production companies have choices about where to film, and shooting here translates to the generation of more jobs and revenue for the state."

[04/17/07 - 01:57 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of April 9, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of April 9-15.

[04/17/07 - 01:54 PM]
Quick Take for Monday, April 16, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, April 16.

[04/17/07 - 01:53 PM]
NBC Ratings Results for the Week of April 9-15
NBC spins the numbers for the week of April 9-15.

[04/17/07 - 11:22 AM]
A "King" and a "Shark" Pace CBS to a Weekly Win in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of April 9-15.

[04/17/07 - 11:21 AM]
''Nightclub Confessions'': FOX Reality's First Original Series Created for FoxrealitY.com Will Climax Into an Exclusive One-Hour Cable Television Event!
The online series gives viewers the chance "to peek inside a sound proof confessional booth which club-goers across the country enter to spill their deepest secrets and desires."

[04/17/07 - 11:09 AM]
Networks Respond to Virginia Tech Rampage
ABC and CBS to air news specials tonight while FOX pulls Wednesday's episode of "Bones" over sensitivity issues.

[04/17/07 - 09:54 AM]
Supernanny Launches Online Parent Community in Usa; Follow Up with Your Favorite Supernanny Moms & Dads
The new site is described as "a complete parent portal for American moms and dads offering free expert advice, tips from the hit show and a forum for parents to ask questions, share thoughts and swap their own families' stories."

[04/17/07 - 09:53 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Launches Multi-Platform Stand-Up Competition "Open Mic Fight"
The contest is billed as "the first-ever multi-platform, national stand-up competition."

[04/16/07 - 06:22 PM]
A King, a Comedy Queen & a Radio Ace: Showtime Deals a Royal Flush
The pay channel orders new seasons of "The Tudors" and "This American Life" as well as newcomer "State of the Union," starring Tracey Ullman.

[04/16/07 - 04:12 PM]
Hfpa Announces Timetable for 'The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards'
The awards will be telecast Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 8-11 PM (EST) live from the Beverly Hilton on NBC.

[04/16/07 - 03:24 PM]
Bravo Posts First Chapter of Tim Gunn's Book "Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste & Style" Exclusively on BravotV.com
Additionally, Bravo's new series "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style," begins casting today.

[04/16/07 - 02:18 PM]
NBC's 'The Apprentice: Los Angeles' Comes to a Close with Live Finale at the World Famous Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, April 22 (10-11 P.M. Et)
Will it be Frank, James, Nicole or Stefanie?

[04/16/07 - 01:57 PM]
TV Guide Channel(R) and Debmar/Mercury Announce Cable Syndication Deal for Hit Celeb-Reality "Surreal TV" Collection of Shows
The network plans to air repeats of "The Surreal Life" franchise as late-night programming beginning in July 2007.

[04/16/07 - 01:54 PM]
VH1's Hit Fitness & Nutrition Series Is Back for a Fifth Season with 'Celebrity Fit Club: Men VS. Women' Premiering April 22 at 9pm ET/PT
Season five of the series features Maureen McCormick, Dustin Diamond, Tiffany, Cledus T. Judd, Da Brat, Ross 'The Intern' Mathews, Kimberley Locke and Warren G.







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[05/05/26 - 07:01 AM]
"Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast" Launches on May 19 on HBO Max and Major Podcast Platforms
The podcast offers a thoughtful rewatch experience that balances high-level film recaps with in-depth discussion of the moments that matter most by revisiting key sequences and themes and diving deeper into standout scenes, performances and creative choices.

[05/05/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Boroughs" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a crew of unlikely heroes must stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don't have: time.

[05/05/26 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for "Kyle Larson vs. The Double"
Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Cynthia Hill, the documentary will premiere May 21 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/05/26 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hit training camp with MMA legends Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano before they return to the cage for their must-see fight years in the making.

[05/05/26 - 06:20 AM]
2026 Tony Award Nominations Announced
This year's Tony Awards will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 7.

[05/05/26 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "Brazil '70: The Third Star" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In 1970, facing doubt and immense pressure, Brazil took the pitch to redefine soccer forever.

[05/05/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Kylie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From soap star to superstar, Kylie's career has been full of twists, turns and spinning around - as she candidly reveals in this unfiltered documentary.

[05/05/26 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Off the heels of cracking a cold case, Pip now awaits the trial. But a missing friend compels the good-girl-turned-detective to solve another mystery.

[05/05/26 - 05:01 AM]
Netflix's "The One Piece" Premieres February 2027
Season 1 will cover approximately the first 50 chapters of the original manga, spanning seven episodes all at once with a total runtime of around 300 minutes, leading up to Luffy's encounter with Sanji, the sous chef of the floating restaurant Baratie.

[05/05/26 - 03:01 AM]
"Rhythm + Flow Italy 3" - From June 22, Every Monday on Netflix
The new season includes nine episodes, one more than in the previous seasons, and brings an even stronger judging lineup.

[05/05/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "The Polygamist" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A glamorous social media influencer and matriarch fights to reclaim her dignity and self-worth as her husband's web of secret wives, lies, and betrayals violently unravels her curated world.

[05/04/26 - 02:31 PM]
Video: "Perilous Passage" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
This documentary looks at maternal health in the U.S. following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

[05/04/26 - 12:39 PM]
Video: "Busted on Bodycam" - Official Trailer - Tubi Original
Armon Wiggins hosts a loud, viral ride through jaw-dropping bodycam footage, unpacking chaos, drama, and the wildest real-life moments caught on tape.

[05/04/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: National Geographic Documentary Films Debuts Trailer for Sundance Standout "Time and Water," From the Academy Award Nominated Director of "Fire of Love," Sara Dosa
The documentary opens in theaters globally starting May 29 and later this year on National Geographic and Disney+.

[05/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
One Final Call: "The Night Agent" Starts Production on Fourth and Final Season
"Ever since the initial success of 'The Night Agent,' I've been obsessed with eventually delivering a proper and thrilling conclusion to the show and to Peter Sutherland's journey," said Shawn Ryan.