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[07/26/07 - 10:28 PM]
Universal Studios Consumer Products Group Announces Heroes Licensing Partners
Starting with an extensive publishing program, trading cards, apparel, stationery/social expression, action figures and an interactive game, initial Heroes product will begin to appear on store shelves in time for the new season launch on NBC.

[07/26/07 - 10:27 PM]
Dc Comics to Publish Graphic Novel Based on NBC's Emmy and Golden Globe Nominated Hit Series 'Heroes'
The stories, which mark the first printed graphic novel adaptation of the show, were originally created for and new chapters continue to be exclusively available on NBC's "Heroes" website.

[07/26/07 - 10:26 PM]
The Ten Funniest New Comedians in the World Revealed on NBC's Lively Laughfest 'Last Coming Standing'
Plus: the two-hour live season finale will be broadcast on Wednesday, Sept. 19 (9-11 p.m. ET).

[07/26/07 - 10:24 PM]
Sci FI.com Features Unprecedented and Unmatched Live Daily Coverage of Comic-Con 2007
SCIFI.com's coverage will allow fans to "virtually attend" the convention through daily news summaries, video coverage, updated photo galleries and more.

[07/26/07 - 10:23 PM]
Sci Fi Channel and Virgin Comics Unveil Groundbreaking First Joint Venture Property with Epic Adventure Comic 'The Stranded'
The comic book, created and written by Mike Carey, is expected to be released later this year and will be distributed by Diamond Comics.

[07/26/07 - 10:22 PM]
19 Entertainment, Ltd & Dick Clark Productions Present "So You Think You Can Dance" Tour, Top Ten Finalists Play 49 North American Dates
Top Ten finalists participating include Kameron, Jaimie, Lauren, Neil, Sabra, Pasha, Dominic, Lacey, Danny and Sara.

[07/26/07 - 10:22 PM]
Actor Val Kilmer to Reunite with Director Tony Scott ("Deja Vu," "Top Gun," "True Romance") in a Special Appearance on the Fourth Season Premiere of "Numb3rs," on the CBS Television Network
Kilmer will play Mason Lancer, the mastermind behind the events of last season that led to the discovery that Agent Colby Granger (Dylan Bruno) was a mole within the FBI.

[07/26/07 - 10:20 PM]
CBS.com and CBS Mobile Are Emmy Finalists in the Category of Interactive TV Programming for "The Jericho Experience" and "Big Brother Goes Mobile"
Both are finalists for a possible Emmy award in the category of Interactive TV Programming.

[07/26/07 - 10:16 PM]
The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator? and the Winner IS... "Heartbreak Elvis!," Announced Live at the Orpheum Theatre on the ABC Television Network
ABC details the winner of "The Next Best Thing: Who is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?"

[07/26/07 - 10:15 PM]
Spike TV Partners with Comic-Con to Announce Second Annual Scream 2007
Scream 2007 will tape on October 19th under a full moon at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles.

[07/26/07 - 10:14 PM]
BET Launches Search for America's Next Big Gospel Star
The series, which premieres Tuesday, October 2, will host auditions in Los Angeles, Chicago and Atlanta next month.

[07/26/07 - 10:08 PM]
ABC Family Announces the Season Two Premiere Date for "Lincoln Heights"
The family drama will return with ten new episodes premiering on a new day and time, Tuesday, September 4 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/26/07 - 06:15 PM]
Live at the San Diego Comic-Con: "Lost"

[07/26/07 - 05:58 PM]
Renegade Investigators Use Alien Technology to Solve Crime in the U.S. Premiere of BBC America's Torchwood
The "Doctor Who" spin-off will launch on Saturday, September 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/26/07 - 07:46 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "I Hate My 30s" (VH1)

[07/25/07 - 06:02 PM]
America's Most Wanted Offers Inside Look as Father of Missing British Girl Comes to U.S.
The father of British 4-year-old Madeleine McCann, who disappeared in May while her family was on vacation in Portugal, has come to the U.S. to meet with American officials and child safety experts, as he seeks help in the search for his daughter.

[07/25/07 - 03:41 PM]
VH1 Searches for the Next Great Music Producer to Create the Official Score for This Year's 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors'
The winning score will be used during the broadcast of "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" on Monday, October 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/25/07 - 03:40 PM]
Catch All the Drama of 'The Hills' with the Season 2 Dvd, a Virtual Hills Viewing Party with Cast Members and the Season 3 Premiere on MTV
Those who pre-order the DVD will receive an invitation to enjoy an exclusive "Virtual Hills" viewing party on Friday, August 10 at 6 p.m. ET.

[07/25/07 - 03:37 PM]
Jeff Gaspin Named President and Chief Operating Officer, Universal Television Group
In this expanded position, Gaspin adds to his responsibilities executive oversight of the Telemundo television network and its 16 owned-and-operated stations and the company's domestic first-run and off-net syndication efforts.

[07/25/07 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates
The dates include a three-night "Dancing with the Stars" premiere event, while Fridays will see "20/20" now leading off the night.

[07/25/07 - 08:35 AM]
Beat the Heat This Summer with FOX's Ultimate Friday-Night Movie Lineup!
The offerings include: AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER (July 27), THE FORGOTTEN (August 3), SCHOOL OF ROCK (August 10), THE ANIMAL (August 24), 13 GOING ON 30 (August 31) and HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE (September 7).

[07/24/07 - 10:10 PM]
Mad Men Premiere Week Propells AMC to Top Ten Status
AMC spins the numbers for the summer to date.

[07/24/07 - 05:57 PM]
Hallmark Channel Ranks #4 in Weekly Prime Time Ratings Race
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of July 16-22.

[07/24/07 - 03:58 PM]
Bravo's 'Welcome to the Parker' Premiere Streamed Live by Five Web Destinations
Yahoo! TV, MSN, Windowsmedia.com, TV Guide.com and Zap2it.com will take part in a simultaneous streaming of the series' launch beginning today, July 24th.

[07/24/07 - 02:05 PM]
Lifetime Television's Powerhouse Sunday Night Dramas Propel Network Into First Place Among Households, W18-49, W25-54, and W18+
Lifetime spins the numbers for Sunday, July 22.

[07/24/07 - 01:46 PM]
6.4 Million Viewers Send TNT's Saving Grace Soaring as Ad-Supported Cable's #1 Series Premiere of 2007
TNT spins the numbers for Monday, July 23.

[07/24/07 - 01:13 PM]
'The Singing Bee' and 'America's Got Talent' Pace NBC's Week of July 16-22
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 16-22.

[07/24/07 - 01:11 PM]
CBS Places First in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of July 16-22.

[07/24/07 - 01:09 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of July 16, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 16-22.

[07/24/07 - 11:38 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "K-Ville" (FOX)

[07/24/07 - 11:38 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Apostles, The" (FOX)

[07/24/07 - 09:43 AM]
G'Day MTV! Channel Takes Viewers Down Under with Seven Americans for "The Real World: Sydney"
The show's 24-episode 19th season will bow on Wednesday, August 8 at 10:00/9:00c while a cast special is set for August 1.

[07/24/07 - 12:04 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Damages" (FX)

[07/23/07 - 08:38 PM]
Drew Carey Named New Host of CBS's Emmy Award-Winning "The Price Is Right"
"I couldn't be more excited," said Carey. "I realize what a big responsibility this is. It's the longest-running game show in American television and I plan to keep it that way."

[07/23/07 - 08:37 PM]
48 Hours Mystery Will Replace Pirate Master, Effective Tuesday, July 24 (10:00-11:00 Pm, ET/PT)
The remaining five episodes of PIRATE MASTER will be streamed on CBS.com every Tuesday starting tomorrow (July 24) beginning at 3:00 AM ET/12:00 AM PT.

[07/23/07 - 02:03 PM]
We TV Announces a Special Tribute Presentation of the We TV Original Documentary, "Tammy Faye: Death Defying" Airs Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30 PM | 6:30 C
The 90-minute documentary, taped over a six-month period in 2004, originally premiered on WE tv in July, 2005.

[07/23/07 - 02:01 PM]
MTV Moves Up the Coast for Season Four of Laguna Beach New Cast, New Beach, and New Drama in "Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County" Premiering Wednesday, August 15th at 10:30pm ET/PT
"Now we are moving up the coast to a new town with new faces and a new high school, but with the same drama of dealing with relationships, cliques, family and friends," said Tony DiSanto, Executive Vice President, Series Development & Programming for MTV.

[07/22/07 - 09:24 AM]
Emmy-Winning Drama "24" Makes Landmark Commitment to Fighting Climate Change
Producers will strive to become the first television production ever to save enough energy and reduce enough carbon emissions over the course of a season to render its entire season finale "carbon neutral."

[07/22/07 - 09:23 AM]
Cops Warrants an Arresting 20th Season Milestone and Celebrates Its 700th Episode This Fall on Fox
The "20th Season Anniversary Special Edition" will air on Tuesday, September 18 while its 700th episode is due on Saturday, November 10.

[07/22/07 - 09:22 AM]
Jon Stewart, Jack Black, Lionel Richie, Stephen Colbert Steve Buscemi, Maya Rudolph, Dan Rather, Placido Domingo, Matt Dillon, Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Kurt Loder, Weird Al Yankovic, Keith Olbermann, Beverly D'Angelo and Topher Grace Among Guest Voices on 19th Season of "The Simpsons"
Later in the season, Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce and John Mahoney are reunited playing Sideshow Bob, his brother and father, respectively.

[07/22/07 - 09:21 AM]
FOX Orders Up a Fourth Season of "Hell's Kitchen"
FOX has picked up the "sizzling summer series" for a fourth season, to air in 2008.

[07/22/07 - 09:20 AM]
FOX Fills in the Blanks with "Don't Forget the Lyrics!"
FOX is not stopping the music and is picking up the show for 13 additional episodes.

[07/22/07 - 09:19 AM]
MadTV Gears Up for "Lucky" Number 13th Season with a 300th Episode Milestone and Adds Three New Members to the Ensemble Cast
Johnny Sanchez III, Anjelah N. Johnson and Dan Oster will join the returning cast, which includes Michael McDonald, Bobby Lee, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Nicole Parker, Arden Myrin and Crista Flanagan.

[07/22/07 - 09:18 AM]
The Hot Tamale Train Is Off and Running for Season Four of Emmy-Nominated "So You Think Can Dance" on Fox
FOX has already ordered a fourth season of "this summer's hottest show" to air in 2008.

[07/22/07 - 09:17 AM]
24 Picks Cherry Jones for Season Seven President
The Tony Award-winning actress will serve as "President Allison Taylor" on the show's seventh season.

[07/21/07 - 11:11 PM]
NBC Triumphs at TCA Awards
NBC newcomer "Friday Night Lights" won Outstanding New Program and its series "The Office" was awarded Outstanding Achievement in Comedy for the second year in a row.

[07/20/07 - 07:42 PM]
Development Update: Week of July 16-20
Updates include: Mandy Patinkin officially exits "Criminal Minds," "Dancing With the Stars" judges Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba land their own show plus Snoop Dogg to get the celeb-reality treatment at E!

[07/20/07 - 06:22 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of July 9-15): 'Monk,' 'Psych' Returns Spark Usa
Compared with their winter bows earlier this year, "Psych" was up 13% while "Monk" was down 8%.

[07/20/07 - 10:13 AM]
Thursday Nights Just Got Tougher with the Addition of Dc Comics' Heroine Supergirl on "Smallville" and Two Hard-Hitting Female Hunters on "Supernatural"
Laura Vandervoort flies into "Smallville" as Supergirl, Clark Kent's (Tom Welling) strong-willed cousin from Krypton while Katie Cassidy and Lauren Cohan join the war on "Supernatural."

[07/20/07 - 10:12 AM]
The CW's 2007-2008 Primetime Schedule
"Beauty and the Geek" will kick off the netlet's fall schedule on September 18 while "Life Is Wild" will round out its lineup on October 7.







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[11/13/25 - 09:32 AM]
Wonder Project's Inspiring Docuseries, "Redemption," Premieres on the Wonder Project Subscription on Prime Video in the U.S. on Sunday, November 16
The limited docuseries chronicles the Ohio State football team's unforgettable 2024 season, culminating in a national championship, but this story goes much deeper than touchdowns and trophies.

[11/13/25 - 09:06 AM]
Golf Channel Announces New Morning Programming Beginning January 2026
New morning programming on Golf Channel is highlighted by on-course reporter Smylie Kaufman bringing his popular show and podcast, "The Smylie Show," to Golf Channel on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. ET.

[11/13/25 - 09:02 AM]
Prime Video Announces November 17 Release Date for "Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway" Season 2 Premiere Concert Event
Hosted by series lead Erika Henningsen, at New York's historic Majestic Theater, the concert event features performances of the show's hit songs from Seasons One and Two.

[11/13/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Kathleen Madigan: The Family Thread" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The one-hour special will premiere November 21, 2025 on Prime Video.

[11/13/25 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "The Shuffle" Debuts November 25
The documentary is the first in a new series of short football films, made in partnership with NFL Films, and will debut in advance of the new season of "Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East."

[11/13/25 - 08:30 AM]
"Mad Men" Comes to HBO Max December 1
This marks the first time the series is available to stream in 4K, giving audiences and longtime fans the opportunity to enjoy the series' authentically-crafted elements with crisp detail and enhanced visual clarity.

[11/13/25 - 08:03 AM]
Star Designer Bobby Berk Turns Chaotic Collections Into Dream Digs in New HGTV Series "Junk or Jackpot?" Premiering Friday, Dec. 26, at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT
Executive produced by actor, wrestler and entrepreneur John Cena, the six-episode season will follow Bobby as he meets passionate people who are in desperate need of a life-changing renovation and will soon discover the hidden monetary value of their massive and unusual collections.

[11/13/25 - 08:00 AM]
Apple TV Unveils First Look and Premiere Date for All-New Wildlife Series "Born to be Wild"
Filmed over several years across three continents, the six-part documentary series follows six endangered young animals as they grow up in our world but are destined to return to theirs.

[11/13/25 - 07:44 AM]
Unrivaled & TNT Sports Announce Schedule for 2026 Season & Fourth Night Expansion on TNT Sports Networks
This season will feature an exciting fourth night of basketball, providing Unrivaled with four consecutive nights of game action, Friday through Monday.

[11/13/25 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Let the End Times Roll. Watch "Fallout" Season Two Trailer
The highly anticipated eight-episode season will premiere on December 17, 2025, with one episode rolling out weekly until the season finale on February 4, 2026.

[11/13/25 - 07:00 AM]
Celebrated Animators Patrick McHale, Ian Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Sugar and Pendleton Ward Unite for a Bold Narrative Experiment in Three-Acts, "Adult Swim's The Elephant," to Premiere December 19
"Adult Swim's The Elephant" is a rare creative experiment in which each of the three-acts are made in isolation.

[11/13/25 - 06:16 AM]
Video: "Goodbye June" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film takes place just before Christmas, when an unexpected turn in their mother's health thrusts four adult siblings and their exasperating father into chaos as they navigate messy family dynamics in the face of potential loss.

[11/13/25 - 06:05 AM]
CMA Announces More Performers for "The 59th Annual CMA Awards"
Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, and Chris Stapleton join the growing list of performers for this year's star-studded CMA Awards.

[11/13/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Koati" New Series Trailer - Netflix Jr
Four adorable rainforest animals and their fearless friends go on adventures, learn about nature and discover the power of friendship together.

[11/13/25 - 06:01 AM]
Apple TV's "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" Sets Season Two Return for February 27
The 10-episode second season of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" will premiere globally on Friday, February 27, 2026 with the first episode, followed by one episode every Friday until May 1, 2026.