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[02/25/08 - 03:24 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 25
Updates include: HBO's "1%," ABC Family's Brenda Hampton project get directors; Robert Nathan to revive "Women's Murder Club" for ABC; and pilot casting season heats up.

[02/25/08 - 03:19 PM]
Live Plus 7-Day Dvr Lift Boosts the Premiere of "Survivor: Micronesia -- Fans VS. Favorites " by +10% in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS further spins the numbers for Thursday, February 7.

[02/25/08 - 03:17 PM]
Big Brother Goes Nuts for "Jericho!"
Tuesday's episode of "Big Brother" will feature a "Jericho"-themed "Power of Veto" competition.

[02/25/08 - 01:51 PM]
America's Got Talent Is Coming to a City Near You!
Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York are named the audition sites for the show's third season.

[02/25/08 - 01:49 PM]
Comedy Central(R) Releases "Lil' Bush: Resident of the United States" - Season One (Uncensored) DVD Hitting Stores on Tuesday, March 11
Extras include a never-before-seen bonus episode plus audio commentaries with cast and creators and also by Jerry Springer, Ralph Nader, and Tucker Carlson.

[02/25/08 - 01:48 PM]
Hail to the Lil' Chief! "Lil' Bush" Begins a Second Term on Comedy Central(R) March 13 at 10:30 P.M.
Featured guest voices for the second season include Kevin Federline, Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson (The B-52's), Joel and Benji Madden (Good Charlotte) and Joe Escalante.

[02/25/08 - 11:12 AM]
Adam Rose, of Los Osos, CaliF., Makes Game Show History, Winning $1,153,908 on the "The Price Is Right Million Dollar Spectacular," Becoming the Show's First Million Dollar Winner
Rose won a total of $1,153,908 in cash and prizes, becoming the long-running game show's first million dollar winner, ever.

[02/25/08 - 10:42 AM]
'Quarterlife' the Groundbreaking Internet Series from Emmy Award-Winning Writer/Producer Team Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick Will Be Offered on the Itunes Store Beginning February 26
The show will be available on the same day as its premiere on NBC on February 26, and subsequent episodes will be available on the iTunes Store the day of broadcast.

[02/25/08 - 10:41 AM]
ABC & Affiliates Reach Unprecedented Arrangement to Expand Advertising-Supported, Fast-Forward Disabled Video-On-Demand Offerings
Additionally, this landmark agreement lifts ABC's repurposing restrictions, allowing for expanded opportunities to repurpose network programming at any time through this VOD arrangement.

[02/22/08 - 06:30 PM]
Development Update: Week of February 18-22
Updates include: NBC eyes a new home for "Friday Night Lights"; TV Guide says "Las Vegas" is on the way out; and Jesse L. Martin to exit "Law & Order."

[02/22/08 - 04:02 PM]
All New Programs for March
Among BBC America's highlights for next month: "MI-5" to replace "Hotel Babylon" on Wednesday nights.

[02/22/08 - 03:25 PM]
Academy Award(R) Winner Tatum O'Neal ('Paper Moon,' 'Rescue Me'), Jenna Dewan ('Step Up') and Ashley Benson ('Days of Our Lives') to Star in the Lifetime Original Movie, 'Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal,' a Riveting Tale of Girls Gone Wild
The movie will premiere in summer 2008 on Lifetime Television.

[02/22/08 - 03:20 PM]
The Winchester Boys Battle an Army of Demons, Scaring Up Season Highs for "Supernatural"
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, February 21.

[02/22/08 - 03:16 PM]
Quick Take for Thursday, February 21, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 21.

[02/21/08 - 09:00 PM]
Colton Berry, Joanne Borgella, Amy Davis and Garrett Haley Are Eliminated from the "American Idol" Competition
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[02/21/08 - 04:19 PM]
Ghost Hunters International Wraps Winning Debut Season
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 20.

[02/21/08 - 04:00 PM]
Big Brother: 'Til Death Do You Part Houseguests Send Parker and Jen Out the Door
CBS details the latest "Big Brother" elimination.

[02/21/08 - 03:58 PM]
BBC America Acquires Two Seasons of Prehistoric Thriller Primeval
"'Primeval' is a perfect addition to our successful Saturday night menu of sci-fi and adventure," said BBCA chief Garth Ancier.

[02/21/08 - 02:22 PM]
'Sarah Jane,' 'Doctor Who' to Join 'Galactica' on Fridays
"Sarah Jane" will launch with a one-hour special on April 11 while "Who" will kick off its fourth season with a 90-minute premiere on April 18.

[02/21/08 - 02:08 PM]
Stacy Keibler of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Will Guest Star on "October Road"
She'll play an ex-girlfriend of Geoff Stults's character on part one of the show's two-hour season finale next month.

[02/21/08 - 02:07 PM]
Bad Girls, Great Ratings!
Oxygen spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 19.

[02/21/08 - 02:05 PM]
Last Chance Game for 'Deal Or No Deal'S' Million Dollar Mission This Monday February 25
Once more, the Million Dollar Mission reaches a thirteen case high when half the board is revealed to have thirteen one-million-dollar briefcases.

[02/21/08 - 12:09 PM]
The CW Network's Hit Dramality Series "America's Next Top Model" Holds Open Casting Calls for Cycle 11 in Cities Across the U.S.
Casting directors are looking for females, ages 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes, sizes and with a minimum height requirement of 5'7" tall.

[02/21/08 - 12:08 PM]
Top Model Debut Styles Up Second Place in Key Demos Against Tough Reality Competition
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 20.

[02/21/08 - 12:06 PM]
Sci Fi's 'Visions for Tomorrow' Wants You to Make a Positive Impact on the Future
The network launches a new online poll, "Top Things To Read, Watch, See, and Do To Save The World."

[02/21/08 - 09:18 AM]
CBS Brings Programming from One of the Largest Television Libraries to the CBS Audience Network
The initial lineup includes full-length episodes of STAR TREK, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, MACGYVER, HAWAII FIVE-O and MELROSE PLACE, with more programs and clips to be added in the coming months.

[02/21/08 - 09:17 AM]
It's Showtime for Edie Falco Comedy
Falco will play "an indomitable nurse with a special calling who doesn't hesitate to challenge her superiors - and the often untenable status quo - by taking matters into her own hands in order to save lives."

[02/21/08 - 09:14 AM]
TBS Orders Eight More Episodes of Hit Late-Night Sketch Comedy Frank TV, Starring Frank Caliendo
The series is slated to return later this year.

[02/21/08 - 09:13 AM]
Acclaimed Comedy My Name Is Earl Comes to TBS March 3
Back-to-back episodes air Mondays at 10 and 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT), beginning March 3.

[02/21/08 - 09:12 AM]
TBS Doubles Up on Live Comedy Events, Joining Forces with Just for Laughs for a Very Funny Festival in Chicago and with Aeg Live to Present the Comedy Festival in Las Vegas
"My first special, 'Ellen's Really Big Show,' turned out to be so big that TBS asked me to do another," DeGeneres said.

[02/21/08 - 09:09 AM]
Paula Abdul Unveils Music Video for Hit Single "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" on FOX.com
The video includes cameos by Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest.

[02/20/08 - 05:30 PM]
'Jim' to Finish Out Season for Abc
The Alphabet confirmed this week production will be completed on all 18 episodes ordered for the 2007-08 season.

[02/20/08 - 02:26 PM]
VH1 Launches 'VH1's the Track with Flavor Flav' - an Online Music Competition to Find Flav's Next Beat
One talented music producer will be given the chance to record and co-produce Flavor Flav's next single later this spring.

[02/20/08 - 02:22 PM]
'Knight Rider' Paces NBC's Week of FeB. 11-17, as the Network Ranks #2 in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 11-17.

[02/20/08 - 02:15 PM]
Survivor: Micronesia -- Fans VS. Faves Continues Its Time Period Winning Streak
CBS spins the numbers for the week of February 11-17.

[02/20/08 - 02:14 PM]
60 Minutes Makes the Top 10 for the Ninth Time in Nine Broadcasts
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 17.

[02/20/08 - 02:11 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of February 11, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 11-17.

[02/20/08 - 11:32 AM]
ABC Announces the Return of Television's Biggest Hit Shows
Plus: "Lost" will move to a new time - Thursday nights at 10:00/9:00c - beginning April 24.

[02/20/08 - 10:56 AM]
Kimora Lee Simmons Returns to the Style Network for New Season of "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane"
The second season of "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane" premieres Sunday, April 20 at 8 PM ET/PT.

[02/20/08 - 10:53 AM]
The Big Bang Theory and "How I Met Your Mother" to Swap Time Periods
Both series will still return on Monday, March 17 as previously announced.

[02/20/08 - 10:51 AM]
It's Beauties VS. Geeks When the New Season of "Beauty and the Geek" Returns to the CW on March 11
Among the new challenges this season: the geeks will be in-studio guests with Dr. Drew on the nationally syndicated radio program "Loveline."

[02/20/08 - 10:49 AM]
USA Network Announces Seventh Season Pick-Up of the Award-Winning Original Series Monk
Season seven of the hit show will premiere the first half of the season in July and the second half in January 2009.

[02/20/08 - 10:48 AM]
TV Land's New Original Series, High School Reunion, Premieres on March 5, 2008
The six-episode series revolves around the reunion getaway for alums from JJ Pearce High, several of whom have not seen each other since graduating 20 years ago.

[02/19/08 - 10:36 PM]
MTV's "Human Giant" Returns for Season 2 Premiering Tuesday, March 11 at 11:00pm ET/PT
Guests this season include Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, Will Arnett, David Cross, Rob Riggle, Brian Posehn and Andy Samberg.

[02/19/08 - 04:04 PM]
Kathy Griffin Heads to Las Vegas to Host All-New Special for Tbs, World's Funniest Commercials: Hilarious Liaisons
The one-hour special, featuring more than 50 comedic ads centered on relationships, is set to premiere Sunday, March 16, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

[02/19/08 - 03:25 PM]
Streaming Video Goes Retro on NBC Universal's Entertainment Sites
NBC.com, SCIFI.com, ChillerTV.com and SleuthChannel.com will each offer streaming vintage television content beginning this month.

[02/19/08 - 03:23 PM]
Oxygen Airs "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" as Part of Black History Month Celebration
The film won the 1967 Oscar for best Writing Original Screenplay and garnered a Best Actress win for Katherine Hepburn.

[02/19/08 - 03:21 PM]
Mel B Joins "Access Hollywood" as Guest Correspondent Covering the New Season of "Dancing with the Stars"
"'Access Hollywood' has a fun energy that I am excited to be a part of," says Mel B.

[02/19/08 - 02:20 PM]
Oscar(R).com Kicks Off the 80th Annual Academy Awards(R) with Exclusive "Sneak Peek" Oscar Coverage and More Video Than Ever Before
Said coverage includes "Road to the Oscars," hosted by Antonio Sabato Jr., an eight-episode series updated daily.

[02/19/08 - 02:19 PM]
ABC Entertainment and TV Guide Announce Unique Promotional Insert for "Oprah's Big Give"
Copies of the February 25 issue will be polybagged with an ABC-branded packet of tissues.







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[02/05/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Teaser and Premiere Date for Upcoming Original Series "The Miniature Wife"
All episodes of the series starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen will premiere on April 9, 2026 only on Peacock.

[02/05/26 - 08:29 AM]
Video: "The Forsytes" Official Trailer
Don't miss the U.S. premiere of this highly anticipated drama Sunday, March 22 on PBS.

[02/05/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: MGM+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Comedy Series "American Classic" Starring Kevin Kline, Laura Linney and Jon Tenney
The eight-episode, heartfelt comedy series about a family full of drama will debut Sunday, March 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[02/05/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Date Announcement & Teaser - Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2
The series returns in two six-episode batches: the first on May 15 with a three-episode premiere and the second later in the year.

[02/05/26 - 08:00 AM]
AMC's Critically Acclaimed Drama, "Dark Winds," Renewed for a Fifth Season Ahead of the Season 4 Premiere
Season five, which begins filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico in March, will also consist of eight, hour-long episodes set to debut in 2027.

[02/05/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Young Sherlock"
All eight episodes of the series will premiere on March 4, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[02/05/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Dinosaurs" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From executive producer Steven Spielberg, Amblin Entertainment, and the award-winning team behind "Our Planet," this groundbreaking documentary series follows the rise and fall of the dinosaurs across hundreds of millions of years.

[02/05/26 - 02:01 AM]
The Final Season of "Turn of the Tide" Premieres on April 10
Netflix has unveiled today the release date and first images of the third and final season of the hit Portuguese series.

[02/04/26 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "This Is I" - Final Trailer - Netflix
Bullied for wanting to be an idol, Kenji finds belonging in a cabaret and help from a trailblazing doctor, emerging onstage as her true self, Ai Haruna.

[02/04/26 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Boyfriend on Demand" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Seo Mi-rae is worn out by work. Love? It's the last thing on her mind. But a virtual dating service sparks feelings - and maybe a real shot at romance.

[02/04/26 - 03:31 PM]
"The Scream Murder: A True Teen Horror Story" Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 11, on Hulu
When high school student Cassie Stoddart was found stabbed to death in a house on the outskirts of Pocatello, Idaho, the community was gripped by fear that a random killer was on the loose.

[02/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "War Machine" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On one last grueling mission during Army Ranger training, a combat engineer must lead his unit in a fight against a giant otherworldly killing machine.

[02/04/26 - 09:04 AM]
"The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose" to Air on ABC and Hulu Following "The Oscars"
Ahead of the new season, 18 former Bachelorettes look back on their unforgettable journeys, share juicy behind-the-scenes stories, and offer heartfelt advice to the franchise's newest leading lady, Taylor Frankie Paul.

[02/04/26 - 09:00 AM]
Alfie Allen Joins MGM+'s Thriller Horror Series "The Institute" for Season Two
He'll play Nolan Reeves, an eccentric European tech billionaire and one of the Institute's financial backers with an ambitious agenda all his own.

[02/04/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: NBC Unveils Official Trailer and Megan Thee Stallion Guest Appearance for New Comedy Series "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins"
Megan will play Denise, a recently divorced mom who strikes up a flirtation with Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe).