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[06/08/07 - 07:14 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of May 28-June 3): 'Sopranos,' Nba Playoffs Top the Charts
Plus: Lifetime saw its newcomer "Army Wives" open to the tune of 3.5 million viewers on Sunday, making it the most-watched series premiere in the network's 23-year history.

[06/08/07 - 06:26 PM]
Serena Williams Is the First Star to Be Eliminated from ABC's "Fast Cars & Superstars" Celebrity Racing Reality Show
ABC details the latest "Fast Cars & Superstars" elimination.

[06/08/07 - 06:24 PM]
Oxygen Network Joins with Music and Movie Star Mandy Moore for One-Hour Docu-Drama and Concert Special
The special premieres Tuesday, August 14 at 10:30/9:30c following the Season Two premiere of "Tori & Dean: Inn Love."

[06/08/07 - 06:22 PM]
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List Season One -- Take an Unflinching Insider's Look at Hollywood with Television's Most Hilarious Guilty Pleasure
The two-disc set also features her hit special "Kathy Griffin Is... Not Nicole Kidman" and a sneak peek at Season Two.

[06/08/07 - 06:21 PM]
Voyagers! the Complete Series -- a Time Traveling Odd Couple Tinkers with History in One of TV's Most Inventive and Entertaining Shows
While the series originally debuted in 1982 the DVD debut of this special collection comes just in time to celebrate the cult classic's 25th Anniversary.

[06/08/07 - 06:19 PM]
The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries: Season Two -- Teen Idols Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson and Pamela Sue Martin Team Up as TV's Favorite Teen Super Sleuths
The five-disc set features tons of wholesome, high-spirited fun and a special bonus featurette, "America's Top Sleuths," a Sleuth Channel countdown of the top sleuths in television and film.

[06/08/07 - 06:17 PM]
The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Second Season -- Whatever You Do, Don't Make Him Angry!
The DVD set includes an all new on-camera interview with creator Kenneth Johnson as well as exclusive commentary for Season Two's two part opening episode, "Married," plus a special preview episode from Season Three.

[06/08/07 - 05:39 PM]
Development Update: Week of June 4-8
Updates include: ABC's "Wanna Bet?" and CBS's "The Captain" set for midseason duty, A&E renews "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels" and Sam Waterston's Jack McCoy earns a promotion on NBC's "Law & Order."

[06/08/07 - 02:17 PM]
Former Wwe Diva Lauren Jones Puts Tyler, Tx, on the Map When "Anchorwoman" Premieres Tuesday, AuG. 21, on Fox
The series then begins airing in its regular time period Tuesday, Aug. 28 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT).

[06/08/07 - 02:15 PM]
MTV Introduces YomommA.TV and ShortcircuitZ.MTV.com, Letting Viewers Step Into the Trash-Talking Ring Or Riff on Their Favorite Pop-Culture Headlines
The best user-generated videos will make their way into upcoming episodes of both series on- air.

[06/08/07 - 12:51 PM]
'Big Brother' to Return to Usual Nights, 'Pirate Master' to Walk Tuesday Plank
"Brother" will launch its eighth season on Thursday, July 5 at 8:00/7:00c with its Sunday and Tuesday editions due on July 8 at 8:00/7:00c and July 10 at 9:00/8:00c, respectively.

[06/08/07 - 11:25 AM]
1 VS. 100 Will Start Airing on Saturday, July 7th on Cnbc
The show replaces "Deal or No Deal," which is normally seen at that time.

[06/08/07 - 11:24 AM]
House: Season Three -- Golden Globe(R) Winner Hugh Laurie Stars as the Brilliant Yet Tough-Witted DR. House in the 2006 Primetime Emmy(R) Nominee for Outstanding Drama Series
The set's extras include "Soundtrack Session: Hugh Laurie and The Band From TV," a look at Hugh Laurie and the rest of The Band From TV as they record the smokey song "Minnie the Moocher" for the show's soundtrack.

[06/08/07 - 11:23 AM]
Reality Shows Scare Up Great Ratings: Premiere of Ghost Hunters and Series Debut of Destination Truth Break Channel Records
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 6.

[06/08/07 - 11:21 AM]
Bravo Announces Glad & Toyota Among Top Sponsors for 'Top Chef 3 Miami' - Bertolli Named Emerging Media Sponsor
The show's third season will feature integrated product sponsorships by Bombay Sapphire, Breville, Cold Stone Creamery, Evian Natural Spring Water, Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals and Red Robin.

[06/08/07 - 11:19 AM]
20 Finalists Ready to Kick Up Their Heels as the Competition Heats Up on "So You Think You Can Dance"
Next Wednesday, the Top 20 will be partnered into 10 couples who will perform dances from a wide variety of genres, including Hip-Hop, Broadway, Disco, Krump, Cha Cha and more.

[06/08/07 - 11:17 AM]
The Devil Wears Prada Director David Frankel to Serve as Guest Judge "On the Lot" Tuesday, June 12, on Fox
He'll serve as the guest judge beside regulars Carrie Fisher and Garry Marshall on Tuesday's episode.

[06/07/07 - 06:33 PM]
ABC Family Kicks Off Countdown to Premiere of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" with a Weekend Filled with Wizardry
During each broadcast, viewers will also be treated to never-before-seen footage from the newest Harry Potter film "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

[06/07/07 - 06:27 PM]
The Humanitas Prize 33rd Humanitas Prize(Tm) Finalists Announced
28 writers were named finalists in 8 categories for the 33rd Annual HUMANITAS Prize.

[06/07/07 - 02:41 PM]
TBS's Premiere of Tyler Perry's House of Payne Moves in with Ad-Supported Cable's Top Sitcom Telecast of All Time
TBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 6.

[06/07/07 - 02:40 PM]
CBS to Use "The American Theatre Wing's 61st Annual Tony Awards" to Showcase Multiple Promos for "Viva Laughlin," a New Drama Premiering in the Fall, Executive Produced by Tony Award and Emmy Award Winner Hugh Jackman
Ten promos for the series, totaling more than six minutes, will be shown throughout the live three-hour broadcast.

[06/07/07 - 02:39 PM]
NBC Digital Entertainment Lands Two Daytime Emmy Nominations
Both NBC Digital Entertainment series "Pale Force" and "The Office: Accountants" received nominations in the Outstanding Comedy Broadband Program category.

[06/07/07 - 11:34 AM]
Keith Carradine Is Hot on the Trail in Search of a Killer in Showtime's Hit Series 'Dexter'(Tm)
In season two, due on September 30, Carradine plays Lt. Frank Lundy, Special Agent for the FBI who is investigating a large number of dead bodies recently found in Miami.

[06/07/07 - 11:34 AM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, June 6, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 6.

[06/07/07 - 11:33 AM]
Legendary Actor Peter O'Toole Joins the Cast of the Tudors
Emmy-(R) and Golden Globe(R)-winner, and eight-time Oscar(R) nominee O'Toole will take on the pivotal role of Pope Paul III.

[06/07/07 - 11:31 AM]
Frances Sternhagen Returns as Brenda's Mom Accompanied by Barry Corbin as Brenda's Dad in Four Episodes This Season on TNT's the Closer
Both are slated to appear in episodes ten (August 20), eleven (August 27), fourteen (December) and fifteen (December).

[06/07/07 - 11:30 AM]
NBC Adds Superstar Joss Stone to the Lineup of Talent for NBC's 'Macy's 4th of July Fireworks(R) Spectacular' Wednesday, July 4th (9-10 P.M. Est)
She joins the previously announced Martina McBride, "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks, 'American Idol' contestants Blake Lewis and Melinda Doolittle.

[06/07/07 - 11:25 AM]
Bravo Partners with Nyc & Company and Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau to Dish Out Flavorful "Top Chef 3 Miami" Launch Events in New York City on June 12 and Miami Beach on June 10
"I can't think of a better way to celebrate the best restaurants in both New York City and Miami Beach than with the best of our Top Chefs," said Jason Klarman, EVP Marketing & Digital, Bravo.

[06/06/07 - 06:36 PM]
CBS to Offer Up a Double Dose of "Creature Comforts," Wednesday, June 13, 8:00-9:00 PM
CBS will rebroadcast the first two episodes of the animated series back-to-back on Wednesday, June 13 starting at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/06/07 - 05:11 PM]
Bravo's 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List' Season Three Premiere Sets Record Ratings and Series High with More Than One Million Total Viewers
Bravo spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 5.

[06/06/07 - 03:14 PM]
Jericho Picked Up for Midseason -- a Letter from Nina Tassler to "Jericho" Fans
CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler confirms the series will return for seven episodes next season.

[06/06/07 - 03:13 PM]
Season Three Premiere of A&E's 'Criss Angel Mindfreak' Delivers Record-Breaking Audience and Mind-Blowing Demonstrations
A&E spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 5.

[06/06/07 - 02:21 PM]
'Concert for Diana' Commemorates the Life of Diana, Princess of Wales Vh1, VH1.com and Mhd: Music High Definition Will Air and Stream the Concert Live On-Air and Online from London's Wembley Stadium Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. Edt/8:00 A.M. Pdt*
The 6-hour concert will be broadcast live in its entirety on VH1, be streamed live on VH1.com and be simulcast on MHD: Music High-Definition, MTV Network's high-definition music channel.

[06/06/07 - 02:20 PM]
Golden Globe Winner Kyra Sedgwick Joins Bravo's Inside the Actors Studio Monday, June 11 @ 8 PM ET/PT
During her wide-ranging interview with Lipton, Sedgwick reveals what life is like being married to movie star [Kevin Bacon], working with Tom Cruise on "Born on the Fourth Of July," and how she prepared for her role in the hit television series "The Closer," among other topics.

[06/06/07 - 02:18 PM]
'America's Got Talent' Dominates Tuesday Night in 18-49, Total Viewers and All Key Measures, Pacing NBC to Nightly Win
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 5.

[06/06/07 - 02:15 PM]
ABC's "Ugly Betty" and Disney Channel's "High School Musical" Win Five 2007 Alma Awards
Edward James Olmos, Michael Peña, America Ferrera, Benito Martinez, Ana Ortiz, Kenny Ortega and Silvio Horta were among the TV winners.

[06/06/07 - 10:43 AM]
TNT Gives Sopranos Fans a Cannoli Packed with Their Favorite Actors in a 12-Hour Law & Order Marathon Monday, June 11
Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Aida Turturro and Frank Vincent are among the "Sopranos" alums featured in the marathon.

[06/06/07 - 10:41 AM]
Fremantlemedia and @radicaL.media Ink Groundbreaking Development Deal
This new arrangement expands upon the companies' joint success with the groundbreaking interview series, "Iconoclasts," which is about to enter its third season.

[06/06/07 - 10:38 AM]
Lifetime Television Announces Production on the Lifetime Original Movie 'The Murder of Princess Diana'
"Diana," due in August, stars "House's" Jennifer Morrison in a fictionalized account of the book by the same name by Noel Botham, which theorized that the car crash that claimed the lives of the Princess of Wales, her companion Dodi Fayed and their chauffeur Henri Paul, was a conspiracy.

[06/06/07 - 10:36 AM]
Fatman Scoop and Wife Shanda Sign TV Development and First-Look DVD and Publishing Deal with MTV for 'Man and Wife'
"Fatman Scoop and Shanda are not only made for each other but are made for television," said Tony DiSanto, Executive Vice President, MTV Series Development & Animation.

[06/05/07 - 10:45 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of May 28, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of May 28-June 3.

[06/05/07 - 10:45 PM]
Wendell Foster Named Vice President, Multiplatform Program Planning and Scheduling, ABC Entertainment
Most recently Mr. Foster served as vice president, Research, ABC Inc., where he oversaw all ratings research for "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and provided ratings analyses for West Coast ABC executives in all areas.

[06/05/07 - 10:07 PM]
Television Critics Association Announces 2007 Award Nominees
Once again, NBC leads the list with 13 nominations on the strength of its strong freshmen series, including, "30 Rock," "Friday Night Lights" and "Heroes," which garnered 12 nominations total.

[06/05/07 - 09:50 PM]
NBC Promotes Erin Gough Wehrenberg to Executive Vice President, Current Series, NBC Entertainment
Most recently, Wehrenberg served as Senior Vice President, Current Series, NBC Entertainment, since May 2004.

[06/05/07 - 09:46 PM]
NBC Ratings Results for the Week of May 28-June 3
NBC spins the numbers for the week of May 28-June 3.

[06/05/07 - 02:05 PM]
Lifetime Television's Original Drama 'Army Wives' Is Most-Watched Series Premiere in Network's 23-Year History
Lifetime spins the numbers for Sunday, June 3.

[06/05/07 - 02:04 PM]
Season Two of "Inturn 2," the Original Online Reality Show Premieres on CBS.com, June 15
Internet users can watch a new episode of INTURN on CBS.com on most Tuesdays and Thursdays, running from June 15th through August 14th.

[06/05/07 - 11:06 AM]
Bravo Announces Biggest Month of Digital Originals -- Four New Webisode Series on WwW.bravotV.com and WwW.outzonetV.com in June
The web-exclusive series showcase popular internet personalities Billy Eichner ("Jen"), William Sledd ("Ask A Gay Man") and "Top Chef's" Carlos Fernandez and Lee Anne Wong.

[06/05/07 - 11:04 AM]
Dennis Miller to Host 'Grand Slam' for GSN
The seriers is an eight episode head-to-head single elimination tournament featuring America's top 16 game show contestants competing to determine who is the best.

[06/05/07 - 10:08 AM]
Bill Nelson Named Chairman and Ceo of Home Box Office
Nelson has been chief operating officer for HBO since 2002, responsible for overseeing domestic and international marketing and affiliate relations for the HBO and Cinemax networks; global home video distribution, content and licensing; film acquisitions; finance; legal; and human resources.







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[06/04/24 - 10:02 AM]
Bravo to 15 Years of "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" as Network Sets One-Hour Primetime Special to Air June 30 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The special will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.

[06/04/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "That '90s Show" - Part 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Leia returns to Point Place for the summer of '96 and reunites with her pals, but the thrills and troubles of adolescence send the gang into a tailspin.

[06/04/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Slave Play. Not A Movie. A Play." Debuts June 20
In this playful and provocative documentary, playwright Jeremy O. Harris takes viewers behind the scenes, from run-throughs to performance, as he strips down his own work and directs new actors through workshop rehearsals.

[06/04/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Meet the Islanders! Peacock Reveals Cast of "Love Island USA" Season 6 in Sizzling New Teaser
Hosted by TV personality Ariana Madix, the new season streams exclusively on Peacock beginning Tuesday, June 11 with new episodes dropping every day at 6pm PT/9pm ET during premiere week.

[06/04/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS and The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Announce Star-Studded Lineup of Presenters from the World of Daytime for "The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," Friday, June 7
Eric Braeden, Kelly Clarkson, Zooey Deschanel, Jackée Harry, Star Jones, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Danielle Pinnock, and Jonathan Scott are among the featured talent.

[06/04/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hulu Original Docu-Series "Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer"
From award-winning executive producers Dakota and Elle Fanning, showrunner Dani Sloane, and director Abby Fuller, comes "Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer," a fascinating new perspective on the woman whose crime hunting innovations changed history.

[06/04/24 - 07:22 AM]
Maria Taylor Named Late Night Host for NBCUniversal's Coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024
Taylor, who handles her third Olympic assignment with NBC Sports, will host the Late Night show on NBC and Peacock from different venues and hot spots throughout Paris, capturing the vibe of the city and the competition while presenting a fresh look at the day's most compelling stories.

[06/04/24 - 07:02 AM]
Max Announces Price Increase
The monthly Ultimate Ad-Free plan will increase $1 per month, making the new price $20.99/month.

[06/04/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Black Barbie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Discover the untold story of the first Black Barbie and the pivotal role three trailblazing women at Mattel had in creating a doll who looked like them.

[06/04/24 - 06:15 AM]
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2024 Nominations Announced with Over 50 First-Time Nods!
First-time nominees include Halle Bailey, Austin Butler, Sabrina Carpenter, Kai Cenat, Timothée Chalamet, Luke Combs, Ariana DeBose, Ayo Edebiri, Ryan Gosling, Reneé Rapp, Margot Robbie, Paul Rudd, among others.

[06/04/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for "Land of Women" Starring Eva Longoria
The six-episode dramedy will debut globally on Apple TV+ on June 26 with two episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through July 24.

[06/04/24 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Gangs of Galicia" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When her father's murder reveals a hidden double life, a lawyer seeks revenge by infiltrating a Galician drug cartel and becoming close to its leader.

[06/03/24 - 08:02 PM]
Prime Video to Premiere "Like a Dragon: Yakuza," an Amazon Original Crime-Action Series Adapted from the Popular Japanese Game Franchise; Streaming Worldwide from October 25
Directed by the critically acclaimed Masaharu Take, the series will feature Ryoma Takeuchi as the lead character, Kazuma Kiryu.

[06/03/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Agents of Mystery" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six "agents of mystery" who have excellent chemistry must solve paranormal mysteries within six hours, relying on their quick-thinking and teamwork.

[06/03/24 - 01:20 PM]
ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One" Schedule Update: Chicago Cubs to Host New York Mets on June 23, First Place Philadelphia Phillies to Host Atlanta Braves on September 1
Karl Ravech, the voice of "Sunday Night Baseball," will provide commentary with five-time World Series Champion and analyst David Cone, fellow analyst Eduardo Pérez and reporter Buster Olney.