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[09/05/07 - 05:31 PM]
NBC Repurposes 'Bionic,' 'Life' on Sci Fi, Usa; Plus More Encores
Plus: returning series "30 Rock" and "Friday Night Lights" will both be featured during mini-marathons on Bravo.

[09/05/07 - 04:47 PM]
In Third Comedy Central(R) Stint, Michele Ganeless Rises to Network President
In her expanded role, Ganeless' mandate is to bolster the strength of the COMEDY CENTRAL brand and its programming, not only in the traditional television landscape but also across the increasingly diverse digital universe.

[09/05/07 - 01:22 PM]
Tuesday Editions of "Power of 10" and "Big Brother 8" Sweep Their Time Periods in Households, Viewers and Key Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 4.

[09/05/07 - 01:20 PM]
CBS Wins Week in Viewers, Households, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for the week of August 27-September 2.

[09/05/07 - 01:19 PM]
What We Learned About Americans This Week on the CBS Primetime Game Show "Power of 10"
CBS details the poll results from the show's September 4 episode.

[09/05/07 - 01:16 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of August 27, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of August 27-September 2.

[09/05/07 - 01:13 PM]
NBC Primetime Ratings Results for the Week of August 27-September 2
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 27-September 2.

[09/05/07 - 09:12 AM]
CBS Creates First of Its Kind Ad You Can Taste for the Fall Preview Issue of Rolling Stone Magazine
The network's "Cane" campaign will feature a "dissolving taste strip which will enable them to enjoy the full-flavor taste experience of a rum mojito, without any of the sugar, calories or alcohol."

[09/04/07 - 04:46 PM]
Their Only Enemy Is the Status QuO. Their Only Friend Is ChaoS. "Upright Citizens Brigade: The Complete Second Season" DVD Hits Stores on Tuesday, September 18
The set features a unique live audio commentary recorded with the entire cast in front of a live audience at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles.

[09/04/07 - 04:44 PM]
Film Noir with a Killer Grip
BBC America touts the premiere of "Low Winter Sun," an original movie on Sunday, October 7, 8:00 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.

[09/04/07 - 03:47 PM]
NBC Universal Television Content Now Available on Amazon Unbox
Beginning on September 10, Amazon Unbox customers can download for free - in advance of their network premieres - the pilot episodes of NBC's new shows Bionic Woman, Chuck, Journeyman and Life.

[09/04/07 - 02:33 PM]
Ken Jennings Faces Ogi Ogas in the Final Match on GSN's 'Grand Slam'
After 14 matches in the single elimination tournament, the pair will face off in the final match on Saturday, September 8 at 7:00/6:00.

[09/04/07 - 02:30 PM]
Ogg (Original Gossip Gangsta) Perez Hilton Brings His Celebrity Juice to VH1 with 'What Perez Sez'
The series of specials will bow on Tuesday, September 11 at 9:00/8:00c with an episode focusing on the VMAs.

[09/04/07 - 02:09 PM]
NBC and Blockbuster to Offer Customers Advanced Screening DVD of Much-Anticipated Fall Dramas 'Chuck,' 'Journeyman' and 'Life'
The DVD, titled the "NBC New Fall Preview DVD," will be available starting today through October 21 as a free rental exclusively at any of approximately 5,000 participating stores nationwide.

[09/04/07 - 01:05 PM]
Witches, Werewolves and Warlocks Invade ABC Family's Ninth Annual 13 Nights of Halloween
The event includes the new original movie "Nature of the Beast," premiering Sunday, October 21 (8:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT).

[09/04/07 - 12:29 PM]
TBS Orders Second Season of Hit Family Sitcom the Bill Engvall Show as Engvall Prepares to Host TBS Special from the Comedy Festival
10 new episodes of the series will roll out next year.

[09/04/07 - 11:35 AM]
Rebecca Romijn (ABC's "Ugly Betty") to Guest Star on New Comedy "Carpoolers"
She'll play Laird's (Jerry O'Connell) wildly sexy and free-spirited ex-wife, "Joannifer," who returns to his life determined to get him back.

[09/04/07 - 11:33 AM]
Production Has Begun on ABC's "Cashmere Mafia"
Lucy Liu, Frances O'Connor, Miranda Otto and Bonnie Somerville all star in the drama, which premieres Tuesday, November 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/04/07 - 11:32 AM]
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Announces Licensing Deal with Fine Living TV Network to Air 'The Martha Stewart Show' in Primetime Beginning September 10
Beginning September 10th, the Emmy-winning, "how-to" series, currently entering its third season in syndication, will get a primetime berth on FINE LIVING each night at 8 PM ET and 9 PM PT.

[09/04/07 - 10:06 AM]
Starz Entertainment Announces Start of Production on Two Original Series "Hollywood Residential" & "Head Case"
"Residential" is a single-camera half-hour comedy that follows a fictional, faltering celebrity home makeover show on a struggling home improvement cable network.

[09/04/07 - 10:00 AM]
It's a Sizzling Summer for the NBC Universal Cable Group, Which Accounts for Twice as Many Top-25 Original Summer Series as Any Other Basic Cable Group
USA, Sci Fi and Bravo have delivered 10 of this summer's top 25 original basic-cable entertainment series in adults 25-54.

[09/04/07 - 09:57 AM]
In the Loop with Ivillage to Launch on NBC's Owned-And-Operated Stations on Monday, SepT. 17
Actress and comedian Kim Coles, season one "The Apprentice" winner Bill Rancic and TV personality Ereka Vetrini will serve as the new hosts.

[09/04/07 - 09:56 AM]
Celebrities, Showgirls, Weddings, Poker and More Montel in Vegas for Premiere Week
Shot entirely on location in Las Vegas, these special episodes include interviews with illusionist Criss Angel and legendary songstress Toni Braxton.

[09/03/07 - 04:41 PM]
Doctor Who to Return for Fifth Series in 2010
The BBC outlines its plans for the future of the "Doctor Who" franchise.

[08/31/07 - 06:35 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 27-31
Updates include: ABC renews "Just for Laughs," TNT calls it quits on "Heartland," Donal Logue to topline FOX's "Hackett" and MTV commits to "The Paper."

[08/31/07 - 06:11 PM]
Emmy Nominated Journalist Thomas Roberts Joins the Insider as Correspondent
Previously, Roberts served as a co-anchor at "CNN Headline News."

[08/31/07 - 12:17 PM]
Amber Sheds Her Final Tears in the House as She Is Sent Packing by Her "Big Brother 8" Housemates
Plus: CBS confirms the show's season finale will air Tuesday, September 18.

[08/31/07 - 11:47 AM]
Deja Vu: ABC Shuffles Wednesday Lineup (Again)
Plus on September 19, look for the one-hour special "Come Rain or Come Shine: From Grey's Anatomy to Private Practice" at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/31/07 - 10:48 AM]
ESPN Names New Primetime Newsmagazine E:60
ESPN's new primetime newsmagazine, set to debut Tuesday, October 16, at 7 p.m. ET, will be named E:60.

[08/30/07 - 05:02 PM]
Style Icon Victoria Beckham to Guest Star on ABC's "Ugly Betty"
She will play herself, a celebrity bridesmaid at the wedding of the millennium: Wilhelmina Slater's (Vanessa Williams) nuptials to publishing mogul Bradford Meade (Alan Dale).

[08/30/07 - 05:01 PM]
Season Two "Dancing with the Stars" Champion Drew Lachey Hosts "Dance War: Bruno VS. Carrie Ann" Later This Season on the ABC Television Network
Hosted by second-season "Dancing with the Stars" champion Drew Lachey, the six-week series will air this winter on the ABC Television Network.

[08/30/07 - 02:07 PM]
CMT Announces New Makeover Series "I Want to Look Like a High School Cheerleader Again" to Premiere in October
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders trainer Jay Johnson will whip 10 women back into their high school cheerleading shape in the new series.

[08/30/07 - 02:05 PM]
Sci Fi Sizzles with Young Viewers Turning in Best Summer Performance Ever in Adults 18-34
Sci Fi spins the numbers for the summer to date.

[08/30/07 - 02:05 PM]
NBC.com Begins Streaming 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien'
Streams of the nights' episodes become available by 12noon (PT) the same day, or about the time Conan's fans are waking up.

[08/30/07 - 11:20 AM]
Actress Pauley Perrette Joins the Pursuit of Justice on the Season Premiere of "America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back" Saturday, SepT. 8, on Fox
In the episode, Perrette travels to the crime scenes and other key locations in Alabama and Detroit, meets with detectives and learns more about the tragic deaths of two young girls.

[08/30/07 - 11:20 AM]
Power of 10 Wins Its Time Period for the Third Consecutive Broadcast
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 29.

[08/30/07 - 11:19 AM]
Performers and Presenters Are Announced for "Fashion Rocks," an Entertainment Special Celebrating the Best in Fashion and Music, to Be Broadcast Friday, SepT. 7 on the CBS Television Network
Jessica Alba, Max Azria, Mischa Barton, Tyra Banks, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Francisco Costa, 50 Cent, Teri Hatcher, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Irina Lazareanu, Denis Leary, Kimora Lee Simmons, Sean Lennon, Emily Procter and LeAnn Rimes have been added as presenters.

[08/30/07 - 11:19 AM]
What We Learned About Americans This Week on the CBS Primetime Game Show "Power of 10"
CBS details the poll results from the show's August 29 episode.

[08/30/07 - 11:17 AM]
Nominations Announced Today for "The 41st Annual Cma Awards," Airing Live, November 7 on Abc
Brad Paisley and Country Music Hall of Fame member George Strait lead the list of nominees with five nominations each.

[08/29/07 - 06:09 PM]
CMT Announces the 2007 Cma Awards Nominations Live During "CMT Insider Special Edition: 2007 Cma Awards Nominations"
The special live episode of CMT INSIDER premieres Thursday, August 30 at 10:00-10:30 a.m., ET/PT; 9:00-9:30 a.m., CT.

[08/29/07 - 01:22 PM]
Apple Announces Hit Television Programming Now Available on the Itunes Store in the Uk
The iTunes Store in the UK currently offers 28 television programs for purchase and download which can be viewed on a PC or Mac(r), fifth generation iPod(r) or on a widescreen TV with Apple TV(tm).

[08/29/07 - 01:17 PM]
Tuesday Edition of "Power of 10" Hits Series Highs in Viewers and Key Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 28.

[08/29/07 - 01:16 PM]
What We Learned About Americans This Week on the CBS Primetime Game Show "Power of 10"
CBS details the poll results from the show's August 28 episode.

[08/29/07 - 11:11 AM]
Redman, Bizarre, Too Short, Bubba Sparxx, Kurupt, Jamal Anderson, Jason Wahler, Efren Ramirez and Dmc Join MTV's "Celebrity Rap Superstar" Premiering Live Thursday, August 30th at 10pm Et
They will join Perez Hilton, Tone Loc, Warren G, McLyte, Da Brat, Shar Jackson, Kendra Wilkinson, Sebastian Bach, Countess Vaughn and Kevin Hart whose names were previously announced.

[08/29/07 - 09:43 AM]
For the First Time Ever, Twelve New Stars Will Shine When "Dancing with the Stars" Returns for Its Most Surprising and Biggest Season to Date, Premiering with a Spectacular Three-Night Event
This cycle's participants include an Emmy Award-winning actress, a Vegas icon, an Indy 500 champion, a Spice Girl, a daytime soap star, a Cheetah Girl and a former resident of "90210."

[08/29/07 - 09:01 AM]
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Reunites with Her Former "Seinfeld" Co-Star, Jason Alexander in an Upcoming Episode of the CBS Midseason Comedy, "The New Adventures of Old Christine"
Alexander will play a lizard handler for children's birthday parties with whom Christine goes out on a date.

[08/29/07 - 09:00 AM]
Faith Hill Performs "Sunday Night Football" Opening Theme
A special version of the song, "Waiting All Year for Opening Night" will air Thursday, September 6 in the "NFL Opening Kickoff" special.

[08/28/07 - 09:26 PM]
USA Is Hot, Hot, Hot!
USA spins the numbers for the summer to date.

[08/28/07 - 06:08 PM]
Hallmark Channel Delivers Highest-Ever August; Now in 85 Million Homes
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the month of August.

[08/28/07 - 06:08 PM]
Demetri Martin's Stand-Up Is Intelligent, Sharp and AcerbiC. "Demetri MartiN. PersoN." DVD Hits Stores on Tuesday, September 4
Bonus material includes early live performances, deleted scenes, tiny poster, audio commentary and the half-hour stand-up special "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents: Demetri Martin."







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[05/07/24 - 02:06 PM]
NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island" Renewed for Season 2
The elusive Banker will invite a new crop of players to compete in the season-long, fully immersive competition.

[05/07/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "The Test" Season 3 Trailer - Prime Video
Step into the heart of cricket's fiercest rivalries with the new season on May 24.

[05/07/24 - 01:30 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. & Ireland Announces "Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood" (w/t), Expanding the Popular Format
The two-part docuseries, produced by Optomen, will explore the gripping feud between global pop-superstar Taylor Swift and music industry mogul Scooter Braun, delving into the $300 million dispute after Braun bought the rights to Swift's first six albums in June 2019.

[05/07/24 - 12:15 PM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Picked Up to Series at ABC
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit and the duo who made America fall in love with getting organized, are on board as hosts.

[05/07/24 - 11:13 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Movie Starring Teri Hatcher and June Movie Slate
Hatcher and Tahmoh Penikett will star in "The Killer Inside: The Ruth Finley Story," which tells the true story of an unassuming housewife who becomes the target of a mysterious stalker whom she and the cops fear is the BTK Slayer.

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Its Summer Premiere Schedule
The summer lineup launches with the network debut of "Tulsa King" Sunday, July 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the season 26 premiere of "Big Brother" Wednesday, July 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
Post Malone, Parker McCollum, Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Nate Smith Feat. Avril Lavigne to Perform at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon, Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards will be free to stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 16.

[05/07/24 - 10:15 AM]
NBC Celebrates Red Nose Day's 10th Anniversary with Hourlong Star-Studded Special Set for May 23 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The star-studded special will look back at the hilarious, inspirational and unforgettable moments of NBC's Red Nose Day programming and the life-changing impact of the campaign's first 10 years.

[05/07/24 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look of Ariana Madix as Host and Announces Premiere Date for Sixth Season of Hit Cultural Phenomenon "Love Island USA"
The new season will air exclusively on Peacock beginning Tuesday, June 11 at 6pm PT/9pm ET with new episodes six days a week.

[05/07/24 - 09:44 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Apr. 29: "Baby Reindeer" Holds Strong; "Heeramandi" Breaks Records; Katt Williams and Tom Brady Live Events Bring the Laughs
"Katt Williams: Woke Foke" had viewers nationwide (and beyond) on his side, taking fourth place (4M views), and "The Roast of Tom Brady" took sixth place (2M views).

[05/07/24 - 09:26 AM]
Food Network Renews New Breakout Hit "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing"
The freshman culinary competition series, hosted by Esther Choi and Michael Symon, features 24 talented and fearless chefs who take on 24 food challenges in 24 consecutive, non-stop hours.

[05/07/24 - 09:16 AM]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Join TNT Sports NASCAR Broadcast Team
One of the most iconic racecar drivers of all time, Earnhardt will serve as an on-air commentator for TNT Sports' exclusive coverage of five NASCAR Cup Series races each Summer, airing in consecutive weeks on TNT and the B/R Sports Add-On on Max.

[05/07/24 - 09:05 AM]
The History Channel's Hit Survival Series "Alone" Returns For Season 11 on Thursday, June 13
Additionally, season two of the highly rated international version of the series, "Alone Australia," is set to air on The History Channel for domestic audiences on Thursday, June 20.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Video: FOX Entertainment Celebrates AANHPI Month with #TVForAll
"The Cleaning Lady" star Élodie Yung shares the story of how she uses the resilience her father passed down to her as a way to connect to her heritage.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Prime Video Welcomes Dale Earnhardt Jr. to its NASCAR Broadcast Booth
"I'm honored to be a part of Prime Video's entrance into NASCAR," said Earnhardt Jr. "It is an exciting opportunity to have the chance to give our NASCAR fan base yet another way to watch the sport. It will be exciting to see the innovation that Prime Video is going to bring to our sport and the fans."