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[04/15/08 - 04:51 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 15
Updates include: "Arrested Development" alums reunite on FOX animated pilot; three pilots hit the skids; and the CW's "90210" revival adds some faces.

[04/15/08 - 04:06 PM]
Tougher in Alaska, a New Weekly Series on History, Premieres on Thursday, May 8 at 10 PM ET/PT
Host Geo Beach, who has lived in Alaska for more than 25 years, is "on a quest to find out what it really takes to survive and thrive in Alaska."

[04/15/08 - 04:05 PM]
America's Most Wanted All-Star Award Finalists Announced
Now, public voting is set to begin Thursday, April 17 to choose the Grand Prize Winner: the 2008 AMW All-Star.

[04/15/08 - 04:04 PM]
One Tree Hill Scores Near Season Highs in Key Demos in Move to Mondays
The CW spins the numbers for Monday, April 14.

[04/15/08 - 03:57 PM]
'NBC Sunday Night Football' Schedule Announced
NBC will open the season on Thursday, Sept. 4 with the Giants hosting their NFC East rival the Washington Redskins.

[04/15/08 - 03:55 PM]
NBC Promotes Terence Carter to Vice President, Drama Programming, NBC Entertainment
In his new position, Carter will manage both development and current series for the network.

[04/15/08 - 03:48 PM]
NBC Ratings Results for the Primetime Week of April 7-13
NBC spins the numbers for the week of April 7-13.

[04/15/08 - 03:46 PM]
Sigma Delta Chi Award Caps a Banner Year for Major Awards Won by "60 Minutes"
The award goes to "Evidence of Injustice," broadcast on November 18, with a print version written by reporter John Solomon appearing in The Washington Post on the same day.

[04/15/08 - 03:43 PM]
Season Three of "Inturn," the Original Online Reality Show Returns for a Third Season on CBS.com, April 15
Internet users can watch a new episode of INTURN on CBS.com on most Tuesdays and Thursdays, running from April 15 through June 10.

[04/15/08 - 03:38 PM]
CBS's Scripted Series Remain Strong in Their First-Run Return
CBS spins the numbers for the week of April 7-13.

[04/15/08 - 03:37 PM]
Rodney Atkins, Dolly Parton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood Set to Perform on the "43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards" to Be Broadcast Live from Las Vegas, Sunday, May 18 on the CBS Television Network
The event honors country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent.

[04/15/08 - 03:34 PM]
CBS Wins Monday in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, April 14.

[04/15/08 - 03:30 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of April 7, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of April 7-13.

[04/15/08 - 03:29 PM]
Quick Take for Monday, April 14, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, April 14.

[04/15/08 - 12:38 PM]
Spike TV Television Highlights - May 2008
Among the offerings: the season finale of "DEA" as well as the two-part special "1000 Ways to Die."

[04/15/08 - 11:35 AM]
ESPN's 2008 Monday Night Football Schedule
ESPN's schedule will feature 11 playoff teams from 2007, including both the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants and AFC champion New England Patriots.

[04/15/08 - 09:49 AM]
FOX Unleashes a May Sweeps to Remember
(SPOILERS) Upcoming guest stars include Glenn Close, Lance Armstrong, Dave Navarro, Drew Carey, Jason Lewis, Valerie Harper, Johnny Knoxville, Dominic Monaghan, Amanda Bynes, Zooey Deschanel, Ryan O'Neal, Bret Michaels, Ed Helms and Raven Symoné.

[04/15/08 - 09:18 AM]
Celebrated Model and Design Aficionado India Hicks Named Host of the Second Season of 'Top Design'
Plus: Jonathan Adler will reprise his role as head judge along with Margaret Russell and Kelly Wearstler as series judges.

[04/15/08 - 08:40 AM]
BET Networks Announces Partnership with Microsoft to Offer Top-Rated BET Programming on Xbox 360 Through Xbox Live
Offerings include "College Hill," "Iron Ring," "American Gangster," "Hell Date" and "Comic View."

[04/15/08 - 06:08 AM]
Bravo Increases Programming Hours by 45%, Unveils New Slate Including 12 Returning Franchises and Four New Series and Specials
The network has announced a fourth night of programming on Monday night and unveiled a robust slate of 12 returning series.

[04/14/08 - 05:48 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 14
Updates include: Lifetime details its development slate; Frances Conroy and Christine Woods join CBS's "Journal"; and HBO to tackle the Walter Reed Hospital scandal.

[04/14/08 - 04:03 PM]
Good Friends and Good Times in the Windy City: TBS's Hit Original Series My Boys to Launch Second Season This Summer
MY BOYS is set to return for its second season in June.

[04/14/08 - 04:01 PM]
'The Biggest Loser' Meal Plan Now Available for Home Purchase
The plan, which was created in conjunction with Bistro MD, "has been carefully developed by doctors and experts who specialize in treating patients with weight disorders."

[04/14/08 - 03:58 PM]
Discovery Channel Presents Alaska Week April 20-26
The week's offerings include the new special EXPEDITION ALASKA as well as the series premiere of THE ALASKA EXPERIMENT.

[04/14/08 - 02:40 PM]
ABC Announces Special Two-Hour Finales of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Lost"
The "Grey's Anatomy" finale now airs Thursday, May 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) while the "Lost" finale is set for Thursday, May 29 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET).

[04/14/08 - 02:39 PM]
Music Is in the Air This Week on 'College Hill' and Mariah Carey Stops by to Share Notes from Her New Album, 'E=mc2'
On Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. BET premieres MC2=THE RELATIVITY OF MARIAH, a 30-minute special showcasing Mariah's highly anticipated new CD "E=MC2."

[04/14/08 - 02:37 PM]
The Cw, Macy's and Warner BroS. Television Group Announce the Winners of the "One Tree Hill Casting Call" Offering the Ultimate Fan Weekend and a Walk-On Role to Eight Lucky Fans
Eight lucky fans will enjoy a walk-on role, attendance at star James Lafferty's Charity Basketball Game and an exclusive performance by singer/songwriter Kate Voegele.

[04/14/08 - 12:27 PM]
CBS Unveils Its 2008 Summer Schedule
New offerings include "Swingtown," "Flashpoint," "Greatest American Dog," "Million Dollar Password" and "Jingles."

[04/14/08 - 11:10 AM]
Lifetime Networks Expands Leadership Position as the Only Media Company Offering a Singular Branded 360-Degree Experience for Women with Wide Array of New 2008-09 Digital Initiatives
"Hollywood Tails," "Mommy Madness" and "Street Doctors" headline a slate of more than 15 original webisode series.

[04/14/08 - 11:07 AM]
Lifetime Networks, the Home of Basic Cable's Top Rated Original Movies and #1 New Drama for Women with 'Army Wives,' Adds 'Project Runway' to Its Reality Slate, Becoming the Only Network with Hits in Every Programming Genre for Women
Upcoming originals include projects from Kelly Preston, Queen Latifah, Candace Bushnell, Patricia Cornwell, Shirley MacLaine, Christine Ebersole, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Nora Roberts, Donald Trump and Ann Rule.

[04/14/08 - 11:03 AM]
Critically Acclaimed Lifetime Original Movie 'The Memory Keeper's Daughter' Becomes Network's Most-Watched Original Movie Since 1995 Delivering 4.5 Million Homes and 4.5 Million W18+
Lifetime spins the numbers for Saturday, April 12.

[04/14/08 - 10:27 AM]
Fast Facts for Sunday, April 13, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, April 13.

[04/14/08 - 10:06 AM]
Driven by Rich Music Programming, MTV Networks' MTV.com, VH1.com and CMT.com See Surge in Unique Visitors, While Yahoo! Music and Myspace Music See Significant Declines from Q1'07 to Q1'08
MTV Networks Music Group spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2008.

[04/14/08 - 10:04 AM]
America's Most Wanted Casts Nationwide Net to Capture 50 Fugitives from 50 States Saturday, April 19, on Fox
Since premiering in 1988, the series and its viewers have put nearly 1,000 dangerous fugitives behind bars.

[04/14/08 - 08:26 AM]
CBS to Present "Survivor" in High Definition for the First Time Utilizing Sony's Xdcam Hd Technology
The system will be used to shoot the show's upcoming 17th edition, with production scheduled to begin this summer for a fall premiere.

[04/14/08 - 07:47 AM]
Patricia Cornwell, the #1 International Bestselling Author, and Lifetime Make Television History with First-Ever Adaptation of Two of Cornwell's Acclaimed Crime Novels
Her #1 New York Times bestseller, "At Risk," and its sequel, "The Front," to be published by G. P. Putnam's Sons in May, have been optioned by the Network.

[04/11/08 - 05:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 11
Updates include: Animal Planet to revisit CBS's "Creature Comforts"; Donal Logue to topline HBO's "1%"; and "Galactica's" Ronald D. Moore and Michael Taylor bring "Virtuality" to FOX.

[04/11/08 - 10:40 AM]
Csi Outdelivers "American Idol" in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, April 10.

[04/10/08 - 10:25 PM]
ESPN Takes Series 'The Contender' Out of the Ring
ESPN.com's Dan Rafael confirms the cable channel has pulled the plug on the series.

[04/10/08 - 09:00 PM]
Idol Gives Back Raises Over $60 Million (And Counting) from Corporate and Viewer Donations
Plus: FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[04/10/08 - 04:12 PM]
Sleuth April Highlights
Viewers will get a taste of life "across the pond" with a series marathon of "Keen Eddie."

[04/10/08 - 04:10 PM]
Universal Hd April Highlights
The network's "Crime Sundays" lineup includes "Philly" and "Big Apple."

[04/10/08 - 04:07 PM]
Chiller April Highlights
Among the highlights: "Freakylinks" and "The Others" join the network's lineup.

[04/10/08 - 03:58 PM]
Big Brother Houseguests Finally Vote James Out of the House
CBS details the latest "Big Brother" elimination.

[04/10/08 - 03:18 PM]
TV Land's "High School Reunion" Finale Scores Most-Watched Episode with Over 1 Million Total Viewers
TV Land spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 9.

[04/10/08 - 03:17 PM]
UsanetworK.com Clicks Into High Gear with Record Growth and Engagement During 1q08
The performance included an average of 2.0 million uniques, 48.9 million page views, 3.1 million visits and 6.5 million video streams.

[04/10/08 - 10:58 AM]
Fearless Filmmakers Turn Cameras on Themselves During Wild Encounters in Animal Planet's Gritty New Series 'Raw Nature'
The five-part series comes from executive producers Thom Beers and Bertram van Munster.

[04/10/08 - 10:14 AM]
CBS Announces Tuesday Schedule Changes
The Eye confirms our report from earlier this morning.

[04/10/08 - 09:04 AM]
'Secret' Is Out at CBS After One Broadcast
Additional installments of "48 Hours Mystery" will fill the Tuesday, 10:00/9:00c hour on April 15 and April 22.

[04/10/08 - 12:26 AM]
American Idol Gets Stamp of Approval
Net proceeds from the sales of the exclusive PhotoStamps will benefit "Idol Gives Back."







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[05/22/26 - 07:17 AM]
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The documentary premieres in the U.S. on Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and streaming on ESPN+.

[05/22/26 - 07:11 AM]
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[05/22/26 - 07:01 AM]
First Picture of Charlie Heaton in "Peaky Blinders" Reveals His Role as Charles Shelby
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[05/22/26 - 04:27 AM]
Video: "Maa Behen" - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[05/21/26 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Husbands in Action" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A detective teams up with his ex-wife's new husband to chase down her kidnappers. Can this unlikely duo put aside their differences for one wild rescue?

[05/21/26 - 02:32 PM]
ESPN Delivered Most-Watched NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 Since 2018
The New York Knicks overtime victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 19 generated an average audience of 7.1 million viewers and peaked with 8.87 million viewers at 10:45 p.m. ET.

[05/21/26 - 02:00 PM]
"Survivor" Historic 50th Season Concludes with Most-Watched Finale Since 2020
The season finale drew an average of 5.78 million viewers, based on Nielsen Preliminary panel only data.

[05/21/26 - 12:00 PM]
What's New on HBO Max This June
Highlights include the return of "House of the Dragon" and the debut of "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness."

[05/21/26 - 11:00 AM]
A24's "How to Make a Killing" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max June 19
Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.

[05/21/26 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hulu Original "Hannah Berner: None of My Business"
Hannah Berner delivers her most vulnerable material yet - questioning her future, exposing her unorthodox career path, dishing dating secrets and admitting she's "part-time hot" in this sensational sophomore special.

[05/21/26 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)" Debuts June 7
Acclaimed producer, director, and musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson tells the story of the legendary nine-time Grammy Award-winning band.

[05/21/26 - 10:00 AM]
The Tony Awards to Feature Showstopping Performances by All of the Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical Nominees
Additional performances will be announced in the coming weeks.

[05/21/26 - 09:02 AM]
HBO Max Announces the Debut of HBO Original "House of the Dragon" with American Sign Language (ASL) to Mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Season one with ASL will debut on May 29, followed by season two on June 15.

[05/21/26 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Releases Trailer and Key Art for All-New Season of Fan-Favorite Mystery Thriller "Harry Wild" Premiering Monday, June 22 on Acorn TV
Season five marks a highly anticipated on-screen reunion between Jane Seymour, who stars and executive produces, and Joe Lando, her longtime co-star from the beloved Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman."

[05/21/26 - 08:16 AM]
"Emily in Paris" Begins Production in Greece for the 6th and Final Season
Since its debut in 2020, Seasons 1-5 have spent 32 weeks on the Netflix Global Top 10 list, reached #1 in 90 countries, and accumulated over 250 million views.