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[06/29/07 - 06:40 PM]
Development Update: Week of June 25-29
Updates include: Recasting bug hits "Life Is Wild," "Moonlight," "Private Practice" and "Reaper," ABC keeps "Football Wives" warm, Jason O'Mara to topline ABC's "Life on Mars" import plus the usual mix of casting news.

[06/29/07 - 06:24 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of June 18-24): TNT's 'Closer' Opens on Top
Plus: the second weeks of ABC Family's "Kyle XY," FX's "Rescue Me," HBO's "Flight of the Conchords" and "Big Love" fall from their respective openers.

[06/29/07 - 11:18 AM]
MTV Introduces WannabemadE.com, Giving Viewers the Tools to Embark on Their Own Personal Development Journeys
The new season of MTV's "Made" will premiere on Saturday, June 30th beginning at 12pm ET/PT with a special three hour event.

[06/29/07 - 11:15 AM]
BET Networks' 'July Jump Off' Is Blazing Hot with Five New Original Shows
The newcomers include "Hell Date," "Take the Cake," "Baldwin Hills," "Socially Offensive Behavior (S.O.B)" and "Hot Ghetto Mess."

[06/29/07 - 10:28 AM]
Jessi Peralta and Jesús Solorio Are Eliminated on "So You Think You Can Dance"
FOX details the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" elimination.

[06/28/07 - 07:51 PM]
Fallen Returns to ABC Family for a Special Television Event Beginning Friday, August 3
"Fallen" will return to ABC Family for a "Fallen Trilogy Weekend" on August 3 thru 5, 2007, beginning with the encore presentation of Part One.

[06/28/07 - 07:50 PM]
Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached - Live, Extended and Uncensored DVD Goes Platinum! Marks Comedy Central Home Entertainment's(R) First Platinum Award for Stand-Up DVD Release
This is the first time a stand-up DVD release from COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment has been certified platinum.

[06/28/07 - 07:49 PM]
Dotcomedy Launches 'Viewer-Made' Videos
In addition, the site also now features code that allows visitors to embed all original DotComedy videos and all user-generated content on their blogs, profiles and personal websites.

[06/28/07 - 12:51 PM]
Bravo's New Docu-Series "Welcome to the Parker" Turns Spotlight on Five-Star Celebrity Haven -- the Parker Palm Springs Resort, Premiering July 26 at 11 PM ET/PT
Each one-hour episode follows the "inherent drama, exhausting lives and complicated relationships between the top-notch hotel staff and their exacting and sometimes very particular guests."

[06/28/07 - 12:49 PM]
'Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane' Follows the High-End, High-Octane Life of Mogul, Model, Mom - Kimora Lee Simmons
Style's new reality series "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane" will premiere with a special one-hour episode on Sunday, August 5 at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/28/07 - 11:43 AM]
According to Jim Picked Up for a Seventh Season on the ABC Television Network
"This season will top all the rest," said co-star Jim Belushi. I'm thrilled to continue this seventh season with these extended families."

[06/28/07 - 11:27 AM]
Bravo's Docu-Drama "Flipping Out" Delves Into High Stakes, High Drama World of Colorful Los Angeles Home Flipping Premieres, Tuesday, July 31st at 10pm ET/PT
The series follows the antics of one of Los Angeles' most colorful real estate speculators, Jeff Lewis.

[06/28/07 - 10:09 AM]
CBS Reveals the Identities of the 14 New Houseguests Competing in "Big Brother 8"
On premiere night, the houseguests will learn that "some of them will be sharing the house with an enemy, a rival or someone with whom they have unfinished business -- in short, someone from their past who they had hoped never to see again or someone with whom there is an extreme amount of tension."

[06/27/07 - 09:23 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Skip Tracer" (CBS)

[06/27/07 - 09:23 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Cane" (CBS)

[06/27/07 - 07:56 PM]
Chris O'Donnell, Alfred Molina and Michael Keaton Lead International Cast in TNT's Gripping, High-Powered Cia Drama the Company, Three-Week Television Event Premiering August 5
Directed by Emmy-winner Mikael Salomon and adapted by Ken Nolan from the best-selling historical novel by Robert Littell, the mini-series follows "a game played over four decades, from the rainy streets of Berlin to the shores of Cuba, from secret revolutionary gatherings in Budapest to high-level meetings in the halls of Washington and Moscow."

[06/27/07 - 07:53 PM]
A Faux Psychic Detective and His Straight - Laced Best Friend and Partner Solve Crimes for Cash in the Hilarious Hit USA Network Series Starring James Roday and Dulé Hill
Bonus features for "Psych's" first season DVD set include a behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes, a blooper reel and exclusive character profiles.

[06/27/07 - 01:44 PM]
Comedy Central(R) and CTV Deal for Laughs with Multi-Platform Content Deal for Comedy Central's Program Library
The deal provides CTV access to all Comedy Central programming, featuring more than 200 hours of current series, including full episodes of its hit originals.

[06/27/07 - 01:42 PM]
Sleuth Turns Up the Heat This July with Action, Adventure, and Big Laughs
Sleuth details its July programming highlights.

[06/27/07 - 01:41 PM]
Choose Horror Over Hawaii for a Killer Chiller Summer!
Chiller details its July programming highlights.

[06/27/07 - 01:39 PM]
Suzanne Patmore-Gibbs Promoted to Executive Vice President, Drama Development, ABC Entertainment
Ms. Patmore-Gibbs has served as senior vice president, Drama Development, ABC Entertainment, since June 2004.

[06/27/07 - 01:38 PM]
Quick Take for Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 26.

[06/27/07 - 10:48 AM]
Espn, ABC and Nba Expand Relationship in Eight-Year Agreement
Under the terms of the new deal, the NBA will deliver content for 17 ESPN platforms, including: ABC, ABC HD, ESPN, ESPN HD, ESPN2, ESPN2 HD, ESPNEWS, ESPN Classic, ESPN Deportes, ESPN International, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN360.com, ESPN Mobile Publishing, ESPN Mobile TV, ESPNU and ESPN podcasts.

[06/27/07 - 10:12 AM]
A&E Real Life Series - the First 48 & Swat Return for Sixth and Third Seasons Respectively
Season six of "The First 48" and season three of the "SWAT" franchise will both premiere on Thursday, July 12th at 9:00PM and 10:00PM ET/PT respectively.

[06/27/07 - 10:10 AM]
Molly Shannon ('Year of the Dog,' 'Saturday Night Live') to Star in the Lifetime Original Movie 'More of Me,' the Quirky Tale of a Woman Who Discovers a Unique Way of Coping with the Stress and Demands of Modern Life
The original movie, due this fall, is "a whimsical, lighthearted and touching comedy about an overworked and overextended wife, mom and career woman who splits into three separate versions of herself with distinct personalities in order to manage her chaotic life."

[06/27/07 - 10:09 AM]
Fashion Rocks, an Entertainment Special Celebrating the Best in Fashion and Music, Will Be Broadcast Friday, SepT. 7 on the CBS Television Network
Jeremy Piven hosts the special, which will include performances by Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Carrie Underwood, Fall Out Boy, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Ludacris, Martina McBride, Santana and Usher.

[06/26/07 - 08:03 PM]
Who Cares About Girls: Slave Girls of India Premieres as Highest Rated News Documentary Special in Oxygen History
Oxygen spins the numbers for Sunday, June 24.

[06/26/07 - 08:01 PM]
Oxygen Launches "Create-A-Series Comedy Competition"
"SNL" vet Molly Shannon will judge the contest, the winner of which will get ten to thirteen episodes, three to five minutes in length, that will air on SheDidWhat.tv.

[06/26/07 - 07:59 PM]
Spielberg on Spielberg Premieres on Tcm Monday, July 9
The 90-minute special, which features exclusive and detailed interviews with arguably the most popular and influential director of his time, is produced by Richard Schickel, who created similar programs on Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese.

[06/26/07 - 06:52 PM]
Disney Channel Rates as the No. 1 Basic Cable Network in Total Day in Tweens 9-14 for the Fourth Week Running
The Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of June 18-24.

[06/26/07 - 06:50 PM]
'Army Wives,' Most-Watched Series in Lifetime Television's 23-Year History, Now the Year's #1 New Cable Drama Dominating Households, W18-34, W18-49 and W25-54
Lifetime spins the numbers for Sunday, June 24 and Monday, June 25.

[06/26/07 - 05:12 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Football Wives" (ABC)

[06/26/07 - 05:12 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Cashmere Mafia" (ABC)

[06/26/07 - 03:55 PM]
Stargate Sg-1's Series Finale Triumphs
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Friday, June 22.

[06/26/07 - 03:54 PM]
We TV's Bridezillas Scores All Time Highest Rated We TV Original Telecast in Network History
WE: Women's Entertainment spins the numbers for Sunday, June 24.

[06/26/07 - 03:51 PM]
'America's Got Talent' and 'Dateline NBC' Are the #1 and #2 Shows of the Week, as NBC Finishes #2 for the Week in 18-49 and Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 18-24.

[06/26/07 - 03:48 PM]
CBS Wins Its Fourth Consecutive Summer Week in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of June 18-24.

[06/26/07 - 03:46 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of June 18, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 18-24.

[06/26/07 - 09:13 AM]
Media Alert: Date Change for TNT's Saving Grace
The Holly Hunter-led newcomer will now follow "The Closer" at 10:00/9:00c starting July 23, shifting "Heartland" to 8:00/7:00c that same night.

[06/26/07 - 09:12 AM]
Adult Swim Expands Programming to Seven Nights a Week Starting Friday, July 6
To kick off Adult Swim's first Friday ever, the network will run a "Family Guy" marathon, 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. (ET, PT).

[06/26/07 - 09:09 AM]
TBS to Bring New Definition to Comedy with TBS in Hd
The channel, due to launch on Sunday, September 1, will simulcast the east coast feed in high definition.

[06/26/07 - 09:08 AM]
Directors Mark Waters and Eli Roth to Serve as Guest Judges "On the Lot"
Waters will guest on the Tuesday, June 26 episode, which will spotlight six comedy short films; and Roth will guest on the Tuesday, July 3 episode, which will spotlight six horror-themed films.

[06/25/07 - 10:24 PM]
AMC Expands Mad Men Offering with Exclusive Multiplatform Access
The network will offer all of its episodes On Demand in both SD and HD format the day after it premieres on linear, and will feature exclusive content on Broadband including exclusive outtakes, interviews with the cast and crew and behind-the-scenes snippets.

[06/25/07 - 06:59 PM]
Fresh Air and Big Laughs Collide with "Comedy Central Park Friday Night Stand-Up" Premiering Friday, July 6 at 9:30 P.M. on Comedy Central(R)
Tune in at 9:30 p.m. for "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents Greg Giraldo," followed by "Dave Attell Insomniac Tour Featuring Sean Rouse, Greg Giraldo and Dane Cook" at 10:00 p.m.

[06/25/07 - 06:56 PM]
New Zealand Funny Folk Land at Comedy Central(R) the Network Television Premiere of "Flight of the Conchords" Debuts Friday, June 29 at 11:30 P.M.
Comedy Central will encore the group's original HBO half-hour special on Friday, June 29.

[06/25/07 - 06:54 PM]
TV Land and the City of Honolulu to Honor Elvis Presley with Life-Sized Sculpture on July 26, 2007
The statue will grace The Neal S. Blaisdell Center, formerly The Honolulu International Center, the site of Elvis' 1973 Aloha from Hawaii concert.

[06/25/07 - 03:42 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Hell on Earth" (The CW)

[06/25/07 - 03:42 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Aliens in America" (The CW)

[06/25/07 - 01:24 PM]
Smash Hit 'Army Wives,' the Highest-Rated Series in Lifetime Television's 23-Year History, Marches to New Ratings Records
Lifetime spins the numbers for Sunday, June 24.

[06/25/07 - 01:22 PM]
USA Network Ignites New Original Series 'Burn Notice' with First Ever Commercial-Free Airing Presented by DirecTV
The commercial-free premiere sponsorship package with DirecTV includes all marketing efforts from on-air and online to paid media and promotions.







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[10/09/25 - 03:15 PM]
Video: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Drops Teaser for Season Two of the Hit Crime Thriller, "Cross"
The eight-episode second season will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories on Wednesday, February 11, with the first three episodes and new episodes each week leading up to the season finale on March 18.

[10/09/25 - 03:11 PM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tops Late-Night with Week of Live Shows from Brooklyn Academy of Music
Continuing the show's momentum this season, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" earned 2.20 million Total Viewers and a 0.22 rating among Adults 18-49, topping late-night for the week in both measures.

[10/09/25 - 02:30 PM]
FOX Renews the #1 Cooking Series of Summer, "MasterChef" for Seasons 16 & 17
Award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge, alongside renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Tiffany Derry.

[10/09/25 - 01:00 PM]
NBC Wins First Two Weeks of the New TV Season and Sees Year-to-Year Growth
Across all platforms (7-day), "Law & Order" and "SVU" amassed 6 million and 7.6 million viewers, respectively, both showing an increase over last season's premieres.

[10/09/25 - 11:16 AM]
Prime Video's "Malice" Premieres Globally on Nov. 14 - Twisty, New Thriller Starring David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall
Carice van Houten, Christine Adams, and Raza Jaffrey also star in the six-episode series.

[10/09/25 - 11:15 AM]
"20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine in All Key Target Demos
"20/20" grew over its season premiere in Adults 25-54 (+2% - 392,000 vs. 386,000) to post its best news demo performance in nearly 4 months.

[10/09/25 - 10:59 AM]
ESPN Daytime Studio Shows Surge in September
ESPN's daily studio show lineup delivered audience increases across the board in September, as the fall sports season began in earnest.

[10/09/25 - 10:38 AM]
Video: "Elsbeth" Season 3 Official Trailer
More Elsbeth, more cases, more guest stars.

[10/09/25 - 10:23 AM]
OWN Announces Cast for New Season of the Hit Dating Series "Ready to Love" in Detroit
The Motor City is revving up for romance when the new season premieres Friday, November 7 at 9pm ET/PT on OWN.

[10/09/25 - 10:04 AM]
Common, Karriem Riggins and James Poyser Tapped to Compose "NBA on Prime" Theme Music
The composition, titled "Victory (NBA on Prime Theme)," captures the rich legacy of basketball culture and will serve as the signature sound for NBA on Prime each week beginning with the 2025-26 season.

[10/09/25 - 10:01 AM]
An All-New Season of "Southern Charm" Starts November 19th
Season 11 will air Wednesdays at 9:00/8:00c on Bravo.

[10/09/25 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Entertainment Deepens Creative Content Portfolio and Audience Reach with Strategic Investment in Vertical Video Technology Platform Holywater
The deal advances FOX's tech growth strategy and will help shape its forward-looking model as a modern, next-gen entertainment studio.

[10/09/25 - 09:08 AM]
ID Debuts New Series "Who Hired the Hitman?"
The six-episode series explores dark and dangerous cases of contract killings where money, betrayal, and cold-blooded ambition collide.

[10/09/25 - 09:03 AM]
HBO Original Drama Series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Debuts January 18
A century before the events of "Game of Thrones," two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros... a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg.

[10/09/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Squid Game: The Challenge" - Season 2 Official Teaser - Netflix
Featuring new, unpredictable challenges and high-stakes games from the hit series, this reality competition brings the "Squid Game" phenomenon to life.