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    [tuesday, august 07, 2007]    
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[08/07/07 - 11:11 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Journeyman" (NBC)

[08/07/07 - 06:03 PM]
BBC America Takes Viewers on the Ride of Their Lives with the Uk's Premiere Motor Show, Top Gear
"Top Gear" episodes will premiere every Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT beginning on Monday, August 20 with a two episode premiere special.

[08/07/07 - 02:09 PM]
'America's Got Talent' and 'Singing Bee' Top NBC's Week of July 30-August 5
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 30-August 5.

[08/07/07 - 02:08 PM]
48 Hours Mystery Is Saturday Night's Number One Program in Households and Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, August 4.

[08/07/07 - 02:05 PM]
CBS Places First in Viewers for the Ninth Time in 10 Weeks
CBS spins the numbers for the week of July 30-August 5.

[08/07/07 - 02:04 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of July 30, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 30-August 5.

[08/07/07 - 02:02 PM]
ABC Entertainment Gives Viewers a Sneak Peek of the Highly Anticipated New Series, "Pushing Daisies"
The public will get an opportunity to screen the premiere episode on Thursday, August 16 at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood.

[08/07/07 - 12:56 PM]
Oxygen Teams Up with Sports Icon for New Reality Series Deion and Pilar Sanders: Prime Time Love*
The network has also announced that "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" will return for a third season in December, while brand-new true-crime series "Captured" will premiere in October as a companion to the long-running hit "Snapped," now entering its sixth season.

[08/07/07 - 10:32 AM]
TV Guide Announces Veteran Producer Bob Bain Will Produce the Company's Online Video Awards
The awards will be handed out in a live event on December 1 in Santa Monica, California at the Barker Hanger for broadcast on Wednesday, December 5.

[08/07/07 - 10:30 AM]
Kelly Clarkson and Avril Lavigne Set to Perform on "Teen Choice 2007" Live Sunday, August 26, on Fox
Also signing on: Zac Efron, America Ferrera, Eve, Bow Wow, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Omarion, Ryan Reynolds, The Jonas Brothers, Rob & Big and Sum 41.

[08/06/07 - 11:39 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Return of Jezebel James, The" (FOX)

[08/06/07 - 11:39 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Minister of Divine, The" (FOX)

[08/06/07 - 05:53 PM]
Spike TV Television Highlights - September 2007
Next month's highlights include the launch of "Manswers" as well as the return of "The Ultimate Fighter."

[08/06/07 - 05:52 PM]
Joe Biden, John Mccain, Tommy Thompson and Barack Obama Heat Up "Indecision 2008" with August Appearances on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
Senators Joe Biden (August 8), John McCain (August 16) and Barack Obama (August 22) and former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson (August 20) all make a campaign stop.

[08/06/07 - 05:51 PM]
Comedy Central Home Entertainment(R) Releases "South Park: The Complete Tenth Season" DVD to Hit Stores on Tuesday, August 21
In addition to the Emmy-nominated episode, "Make Love, Not Warcraft," a free 14-day trial edition of the "World of Warcraft" DVD-ROM is included with the purchase of the DVD set.

[08/06/07 - 03:18 PM]
Production Begins in Los Angeles on New Comedy Series "Cavemen," Premiering October 2 on Abc
The newcomer stars Bill English, Nick Kroll, Sam Huntington, Kaitlin Doubleday, Stephanie Lemelin and Julie White.

[08/06/07 - 03:16 PM]
Fashion Icon Kenneth Cole to Appear on ABC's "Ugly Betty"
The episode, due in October, will feature Cole as himself, as he's honored at a lavish "Black & White" Ball being hosted by the dysfunctional Meade family.

[08/06/07 - 12:54 PM]
The Contender to Return to ESPN September 4
The third season of The Contender will also feature several enhancements including a different weight class and "for the first time, true boxing fans will be able to see the entire fight each week on ESPN2."

[08/06/07 - 12:53 PM]
The CW's "Gossip Girl" Premiere Moves to Wednesday, September 19 at 9:00-10:00 PM
To accommodate this new premiere schedule, "Top Model" will now have a one-hour premiere on September 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET), instead of a two-hour premiere as previously announced.

[08/06/07 - 11:32 AM]
NBC's Sizzling Summer Series 'America's Got Talent' and 'Last Comic Standing' Renewed for Another Fun-Filled Season of Amazing Talent and Big Laughs
"Both of these innovative series have proven to be summer staples and important franchises for NBC," said Craig Plestis, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, NBC Entertainment.

[08/06/07 - 11:10 AM]
Carson Daly Signs New Two-Year Contract Extension Continuing His Role as Host of NBC's "Last Call with Carson Daly"
Daly will also once again host "NBC's New Years Eve with Carson Daly" from Times Square.

[08/06/07 - 10:16 AM]
TBS Personalities Bill Engvall and Jim Gaffigan Headline New Broadband Projects Tied to TBS Original Series
"Ask Bill" and "Andy's Car" are tied to "The Bill Engvall Show" and "My Boys" respectively.

[08/06/07 - 10:15 AM]
Who's the Boss? Launch Boosts Ion Television Ratings
ION spins the numbers for the weeks of July 9 and 16.

[08/06/07 - 10:14 AM]
Daniele Becomes the New Head of Household, on "Big Brother 8," Sunday, AuG. 5
CBS details the latest "Big Brother" Head of Household competition.

[08/04/07 - 06:02 PM]
Hallmark Channel's Cable Premiere of "Stone Cold" Scores as Highest-Rated Cable Movie on Saturday, August 4
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, August 4.

[08/03/07 - 10:58 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Viva Laughlin" (CBS)

[08/03/07 - 10:58 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Protect & Serve" (CBS)

[08/03/07 - 05:50 PM]
Development Update: Week of July 30-August 3
Updates include: Sci Fi, E! call it quits on "The Dresden Files," "The Simple Life," TNT moves forward with two pilots and ABC Family extends "Greek" another 10 episodes.

[08/03/07 - 01:32 PM]
ABC Will Encore the First Episode of Soapnet's New Reality Series, "The Fashionista Diaries," Wednesday, August 8 in "The View's" Timeslot
The special encore presentation on ABC will lead up to the second episode premiere on SOAPnet that night at 9:00 p.m.

[08/03/07 - 01:07 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Masters of Science Fiction" (ABC)

[08/03/07 - 09:38 AM]
FOX Announces Revised Fall Lineup
FOX confirms yesterday's report about its various fall schedule changes.

[08/03/07 - 09:38 AM]
Big Brother 8 Houseguests Give Nick His Walking Papers While Two-Time Nominee Kail Remains in the House
CBS details the latest "Big Brother" elimination.

[08/03/07 - 09:37 AM]
Former Wwe Diva Lauren Jones Puts Tyler, Tx, on the Map When "Anchorwoman" Premieres on a New Night, Wednesday, August 22, on Fox
FOX confirms the summer series will shift from its original Tuesday, August 21 premiere date.

[08/03/07 - 09:36 AM]
Sara Von Gillern and Dominic Sandoval Are Eliminated on "So You Think You Can Dance"
FOX details the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" elimination.

[08/02/07 - 11:53 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Traveling in Packs" (ABC)

[08/02/07 - 11:53 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Miss/Guided" (ABC)

[08/02/07 - 09:57 PM]
AMC Strikes Key Development Deals
The deals include "The Things They Carried" (James Sadwith from the best-selling book by Tim O'Brien), an untitled political thriller (Jason Horwitch and Joshua Maurer), "Cutman" (Nick Grillo and Ernest Dickerson from F.X. Toole short stories) and an untitled basketball project from Rick Fox and Mark Canton.

[08/02/07 - 05:25 PM]
FOX Sends 'Bones' to Tuesdays, Holds 'Amsterdam' Until Midseason
Plus: "Kitchen Nightmares" will now assume the Wednesday, 9:00/8:00c slot while "Don't Forget the Lyrics" is staying on Thursday nights.

[08/02/07 - 11:56 AM]
NBC's Hit Weight Loss Series 'The Biggest Loser' Announces Season 4 Contestants
For the first time ever, the show will feature twin brothers as well as a Hurricane Katrina survivor and the oldest contestant in "Biggest Loser" history.

[08/02/07 - 11:11 AM]
Boston Legal Returns with a 90-Minute Season Premiere, Tuesday, September 25 on Abc
The series will then begin airing in its regular time period the following Tuesday, from 10:00-11:00 p.m., ET.

[08/02/07 - 11:09 AM]
The Audience Votes Were Tallied and Greg Chavez Is Named the Winner of "American Inventor"
Chavez's winning invention, "Guardian Angel," is a Christmas tree fire suppression system.

[08/01/07 - 10:58 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Spellbound" (The CW)

[08/01/07 - 10:58 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Reaper" (The CW)

[08/01/07 - 10:02 PM]
The "Big Brother 8" Head of Household Chooses Big Prizes Over the Coveted Power of Veto
CBS details the "Big Brother's" latest installment.

[08/01/07 - 06:00 PM]
Sci Fi Channel Announces Casting Coups
The network confirms the return of Lucy Lawless to "Battlestar Galactica" and the casting of Sam J. Jones in a guest spot on "Flash Gordon."

[08/01/07 - 05:59 PM]
'Farscape' Series Creator Returns for Web Series
O'Bannon will work closely with executive producers Brian Henson and Robert Halmi, Jr., and SCIFI.COM's Craig Engler, to develop the online show's storyline, which will revive and expand the Farscape universe.

[08/01/07 - 05:57 PM]
Bravo's Cori Abraham Promoted to Vice President, Development and Production
Abraham most recently served as Director of Development and Production.

[08/01/07 - 01:42 PM]
Spy Toys of the Cia, 10-Part Broadband Promotional Tie-In to TNT's Epic Three-Week Television Event the Company, Available at TNT.TV
Introduced by co-star Chris O'Donnell, SPY TOYS OF THE CIA "goes deep behind the scenes to see the making of and the uses for the tools of the espionage trade."

[08/01/07 - 01:39 PM]
TNT's Chart-Topping, Record-Breaking Original Series the Closer Slated to Return for Fourth Dramatic Season
TNT has ordered 15 episodes for the fourth season, set to launch next summer.

[08/01/07 - 01:38 PM]
Production Has Begun on the Second Season of ABC's "October Road"
Gary Fleder, Scott Rosenberg, Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec are all set to return as executive producers.







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[04/07/26 - 08:06 AM]
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The film follows NASA's Artemis missions to bring astronauts back to the Moon, including the latest footage from the Artemis II mission that is currently underway.

[04/07/26 - 08:06 AM]
Stranded Chefs Battle Each Other and the Elements in New Food Network Series "Chopped Castaways"
Hosted by Ted Allen, the eight-episode series strands 12 elite chefs on a remote island, where survival skills are just as critical as culinary talent.

[04/07/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer for Original Limited Series "Half Man," Debuting April 23
New episodes will debut weekly through Thursday, May 28.

[04/07/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Mating Season" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Starring horny, lovable forest critters - a bear named Josh (voiced by Zach Woods), a raccoon named Ray (voiced by Nick Kroll), a deer named Fawn (voiced by June Diane Raphael), and a fox named Penelope (voiced by Sabrina Jalees).

[04/07/26 - 07:02 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets May Premiere Date for "We Are Jeni," A Powerful Story of Survival and an Epic Fight for Justice
The new two-hour documentary special premieres on Thursday, May 7 from 9-11PM ET/PT on ID and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[04/07/26 - 07:02 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Sci-Fi Hit "Dark Matter" Returns for Season Two on August 28
The 10-episode season will premiere on Apple TV with the first episode on August 28, followed by one new episode every Friday through October 30, 2026.

[04/07/26 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Reveals "One Piece" Expansion with New Original Titles and Extensions Delivering More Adventures for the Straw Hat Crew
Fans can prepare for an all-new adventure and voyage into the "LEGO One Piece" animated special, a two-part visual spectacle premiering September 29.

[04/07/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Rick and Morty" - Season 9 Official Trailer - Adult Swim
The new season premieres May 24 at 11:00/10:00c on Adult Swim.

[04/07/26 - 06:29 AM]
Production Begins on "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou," A Defining Lifestyle Original Series for Great American Media
Leaving behind the Louisiana bayous that made them household names, Jep and Jessica are planting deeper roots in Texas - creating a gathering place designed to foster connection, craftsmanship, and meaningful living.

[04/07/26 - 01:31 AM]
Video: "Glory" - Teaser - Netflix
Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat, and Suvinder Vicky step into a gritty tale of family, ambition and rivalry.

[04/07/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind: Poland" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this unique dating experiment, Polish singles date, fall in love and get engaged before ever meeting in person. Will their spark survive the reveal?

[04/06/26 - 05:42 PM]
FOX's "Memory of a Killer" Renewed for Season Two
"Memory of a Killer" series premiere is now broadcast's highest-rated drama telecast this season and FOX's most-streamed series to date.

[04/06/26 - 04:27 PM]
Shaquille O'Neal & TNT Sports to Launch Dunkman, the World's First Professional Dunk League
The inaugural season will feature 24 of the best dunkers competing live in a brand-new league format.

[04/06/26 - 03:15 PM]
Queen Latifah to Host the "52nd American Music Awards" Live Monday, May 25 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS
Queen Latifah has a longstanding history with the AMAs, previously serving as a co-host in 1995 and delivering memorable performances in the years since.

[04/06/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Salish & Jordan Matter" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow daughter-and-dad duo Salish and Jordan through a series of wild setups and extreme challenges in this remix of classic Matter family moments.