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[05/13/08 - 04:02 PM]
FOX's Foot-Stomping, Toe-Tapping No. 1 Summer Show "So You Think You Can Dance" Returns for Season Four Thursday, May 22, and Wednesday, May 28, on Fox
The network recaps its "Dance" schedule, which begins results shows on Thursday, June 12.

[05/13/08 - 04:01 PM]
FOX Reality Channel PresentS... the Biggest Week in Reality TV
Next week marks the finales of "Paradise Hotel 2" and "American Idol Extra" as well as the premiere "The Academy: LASD Class #368."

[05/13/08 - 03:46 PM]
The CW Announces Schedule for 2008-2009 Season
Newcomers "90210" and "Surviving the Filthy Rich" will take over Tuesday nights on the netlet.

[05/13/08 - 02:59 PM]
The Futon's Upfront Notes: Abc
Updates include: "Boston Legal" to end; "Here Come the Newlyweds" and "Dance War" may return; and details on the 17 pilots under consideration for midseason.

[05/13/08 - 01:52 PM]
Mankind's Latest Step on the Red Planet to Be Broadcast Live on Science Channel Tuesday May 13, 1:22 PM Et
"We're incredibly proud that Science Channel will cover this extraordinary live event and offer our audience exclusive analysis of NASA's historic mission," said the network's Clark Bunting.

[05/13/08 - 01:07 PM]
A Tree Isn't the Only Thing Growing in Brooklyn! MTV Heads to Brooklyn, New York as "The Real World" Begins Production on Season 21
The network has ordered 12 one-hour episodes of "The Real World: Brooklyn" which is scheduled to premiere in Q1 2009.

[05/13/08 - 12:49 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of May 5, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of May 5-11.

[05/13/08 - 12:48 PM]
Grammy(R) Award-Winning Superstar Usher Performs on the Season Finale of "Dancing with the Stars"
He'll perform "Love in this Club" as well as his Grammy-winning hit single, "Yeah."

[05/13/08 - 12:47 PM]
Another Major Award for "60 Minutes": Robert F. Kennedy Award Is the Ninth High Profile Journalism Honor This Season
The Robert F. Kennedy Journalism award has been announced for "Evidence of Injustice," reported by Steve Kroft on November 18.

[05/13/08 - 12:44 PM]
CBS Is Number One Among Viewers for the Third Consecutive Week and the Fourth Time in the Last Six
CBS spins the numbers for the week of May 5-11.

[05/13/08 - 12:43 PM]
Bravo's Hit Series "Work Out" Extends to DVD with the Launch of First Fitness DVD - "Workout: One-On-One Training with Jackie"
The DVD "delivers Jackie's intense personal workout, which can command up to $400 an hour at her famed Beverly Hills Sky Sport & Spa gym."

[05/13/08 - 12:40 PM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of May 5-11
NBC spins the numbers for the week of May 5-11.

[05/13/08 - 11:18 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 13
Updates include: CBS to keep "The Unit," "Mother," "Christine" and "Rules"; "Moonlight" and "Shark" get the hook; and "The Amazing Race" is on track to air two editions next season.

[05/13/08 - 10:55 AM]
Spike TV and the Ufc Turn to Some Real Heavy Hitters for Season Eight of 'The Ultimate Fighter(R)'
Interim UFC heavyweight champion, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, will star in the new season, premiering Wednesday, September 17.

[05/13/08 - 10:54 AM]
All Four of CBS's Monday Comedies Post Week-To-Week Increases in Viewers and Key Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, May 12.

[05/13/08 - 06:40 AM]
HBO & Apple Bring Critically Acclaimed Television Programming to the Itunes Store
"Sex and the City," "The Wire" and "Flight of the Conchords" are $1.99 per episode while "The Sopranos," "Deadwood" and "Rome" are priced at $2.99 per episode.

[05/13/08 - 06:15 AM]
Hannah Storm Joins ESPN for New Morning Sportscenter Debuting in August
She will host the 9 a.m. - noon ET SportsCenter.

[05/13/08 - 06:08 AM]
Sportscenter to Go Live 6 A.M.-3 P.M. ET Monday-Friday AuG. 11
The new nine-hour block of live SportsCenters will feature three teams of two main show anchors, an update anchor, and production personnel split into three-hour shifts.

[05/13/08 - 05:00 AM]
ABC Unveils 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
New series include "The Goode Family," "Life on Mars," "Opportunity Knocks," "Scrubs" and "Untitled Ashton Kutcher/Tyra Banks Project."

[05/13/08 - 12:01 AM]
FOX Invests in Life-Changing Unscripted Series "Secret Millionaire"
The series features America's wealthiest individuals as they go undercover into some of the most impoverished neighborhoods and ultimately donate $100,000.

[05/12/08 - 10:49 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 12 (Evening)
Updates include: Michael Rapaport joins FOX's "Prison Break"; ABC details "Finnegan" ensemble; and FOX passes on the Bernie Mac-led "Starting Under."

[05/12/08 - 02:52 PM]
America's Most Wanted Reaches Incredible 1000th Capture Milestone
John Walsh, host of the series, will mark the milestone with a special episode on Saturday, May 17 (9:00-10:00 ET/PT) on FOX.

[05/12/08 - 02:48 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 12 (Late Afternoon)
Updates include: Zach Braff confirms "Scrubs" move to ABC; "Reaper" to return on The CW; and E! sets time periods for "Denise Richards" and "Living Lohan."

[05/12/08 - 02:46 PM]
TBS's Top-Rated Family Sitcom the Bill Engvall Show to Return for Second Season June 12
In its first season, the series set records as ad-supported cable's #1 original sitcom of all time among adults 25-54.

[05/12/08 - 12:14 PM]
Fast Facts for Sunday, May 11, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, May 11.

[05/12/08 - 12:03 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 12 (Afternoon)
Updates include: CBS picks up six pilots - four dramas and two comedies; ABC to keep "Eli Stone," drops "October Road," "Women's Murder Club"; and The CW adds "Filthy Rich" to its 2008-09 season roster.

[05/12/08 - 10:32 AM]
The CW to Partner with Media Rights Capital for Original Primetime Programming Sunday Nights
"This is a strategic move by The CW that will give viewers more original programming on Sunday nights than we have ever had," said The CW's Dawn Ostroff.

[05/12/08 - 10:19 AM]
Bravo Unveils Never Before Seen Footage of the Real Housewives of New York City
"The Real Housewives Of New York City: The Lost Footage" airs Tuesday, May 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

[05/12/08 - 09:37 AM]
NBC Names Jimmy Fallon as Host of "Late Night" When Conan O'Brien Takes Over "The Tonight Show" in 2009
"We couldn't be happier to have Jimmy back on NBC and to have our number one-rated late night team fully in place for the future," said Ben Silverman, "Jimmy is more than just a likeable guy and a great comedian, he is genuinely interested in what people have to say."

[05/12/08 - 09:04 AM]
20th Century FOX Television and FOX Broadcasting Maintain Primetime Animation Leadership with Creation of 'FOX Inkubation'
"Fox Inkubation" will develop animated series through the creation of fully-formed "shorts" rather than by traditional script development.

[05/12/08 - 08:59 AM]
NBC Digital Entertainment Serves Up Users' Favorites
New webisodes of "The Office" and "Heroes" to begin in July.

[05/12/08 - 08:58 AM]
Danny Nucci, Haylie Duff and Ryan Merriman Star in Spike Original Movie 'Backwoods' Premiering Sunday, June 8 at 9 P.M.
The movie revolves around "a group of young colleagues who set out for a fun company retreat in the remote woods, only to find themselves hunted by the unknown and fighting for their lives."

[05/12/08 - 06:53 AM]
Development Update: Monday, May 12 (Morning)
Updates include: Peter Berg to helm FOX's "Virtuality"; Frances Fisher heads to Sci Fi's "Eureka"; and FOX formalizes its "Fringe" and "Dollhouse" pickups.

[05/12/08 - 06:31 AM]
Ryan Seacrest and NBC Want to Know -- 'Are You a Momma's Boy?'
The series centers on a group of mothers who must help choose the perfect bride for their complacent sons.

[05/12/08 - 06:26 AM]
NBC and Gm Form Important Cross-Platform Marketing and Programming Partnership for New NBC Fall Drama 'My Own Worst Enemy'
The show will prominently feature two different GM cars -- one for each of the personalities embodied by Christian Slater's character.

[05/11/08 - 04:33 PM]
Development Update: Sunday, May 11
Updates include: "Boston Legal" and "The Game" get renewals; FOX pulls the plug on "New Amsterdam"; and J.D. Roth to host ABC's "Opportunity Knocks."

[05/10/08 - 02:59 PM]
The Search for the Next Great Country Music Duo Continues as the Final Eight Duos Are Revealed and Move on to Compete for a Recording Contract with Sony Bmg Nashville
CMT details the finalists on "Can You Duet," which airs Fridays at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/10/08 - 08:15 AM]
Development Update: Saturday, May 10
Updates include: FOX adds "The Inn," "Sit Down, Shut Up" to 2008-09 slate; "Back to You" out while "'Til Death" is in; and Jennie Garth is officially returning to "90210."

[05/09/08 - 05:13 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 9
Updates include: Alexander Payne to direct "Hung" for HBO; Damon Lindelof promises the full 48 of "Lost"; and FOX passes on "The Oaks."

[05/09/08 - 02:58 PM]
Dominique Eliminated from "America's Next Top Model" on the CW
The CW details the latest "America's Next Top Model" elimination.

[05/09/08 - 02:01 PM]
CBS Scores Ratings Hat Trick on May Sweep Thursday
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, May 8.

[05/09/08 - 01:52 PM]
Quick Take for Thursday, May 8, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 8.

[05/09/08 - 01:50 PM]
Four More Players NameD... Could One of These Be "The Mole"?
The series returns - with all-new missions, locations and music, plus online and mobile interactivity - on Monday, June 2.

[05/09/08 - 01:42 PM]
NBC's 'Deal Or No Deal' Is Upping the Ante Like Never Before to Give Away the Top Prize During Its Exciting Multi-Million Dollar Madness
Contestants will be able to determine just how many one million dollar cases - 2 to 13 - they get to have on their board.

[05/09/08 - 01:40 PM]
NBC Gives Daring Facebook Users the Chance to Face Off with 'The Official American Gladiators Challenge'
The interactive social gaming application will allow users to square off for the chance to win an official "American Gladiators" Joust Stick and more!

[05/09/08 - 10:06 AM]
TruTV's Thrilling New Original Series Black Gold Digs Into the High-Stakes World of Texas Oil Drilling
The new series, from Original Productions, premieres Wednesday, June 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/08/08 - 05:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 8
Updates include: Ruben Santiago-Hudson cast in ABC's "Castle"; David Sutcliffe to return to "Private Practice"; and the Alphabet passes on "The Golden Cage."

[05/08/08 - 03:06 PM]
CBS: America's Number One Network Since the Return of Original Programming
CBS spins the numbers for March 31-May 4.

[05/08/08 - 03:04 PM]
MTV Networks Upfront Presentation: 'The Ultimate Roi: Return on Innovation'
The presentation highlighted "return on innovation" -- "the value for marketers in MTVN's reinvention of how audiences experience content and advertising on every screen."

[05/08/08 - 02:56 PM]
Trick My Truck Rolls Into Season Four with Seven New Episodes Premiering Friday, May 16 on Cmt
This season, the "Truck" crew welcomes new members Kelvin Locklear, Matt Moore, Steve Harrah and Allen Harrah.







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