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[07/07/08 - 06:48 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 7
Updates include: Lifetime names "Mistresses" leads; Meghan Markle and Kellan Lutz book "90210" roles on The CW; and HBO's "Suburban Shootout" adds two.

[07/07/08 - 04:35 PM]
We TV Adds New Bridal Series to Original Programming Slate
"My Fair Wedding" will launch Sunday, October 26 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/07/08 - 04:35 PM]
The Network Television Premiere of "South Park Imaginationland: The Trilogy" Airs for the First Time as a Feature-Length Movie
The director's cut includes previously unaired footage created especially for the movie.

[07/07/08 - 02:54 PM]
Dan Patrick Joins NBC's 'Football Night in America'
"I'm delighted to be reunited with my tag team partner. I can't stop Dan Patrick from working with me again, I can only hope to contain him," Keith Olbermann said.

[07/07/08 - 01:58 PM]
NBC Names Jamila Hunter to Newly Created Position of Senior Vice President, Programming and Development - Alternative & Digital, NBC Entertainment
Most recently, Hunter had served as Vice President of Comedy Development for 20th Century Fox Television since January 2005.

[07/07/08 - 12:40 PM]
'America's Got Talent,' NBC's #1 Smash Hit Show of the Summer, Continues Searching for the Variety Act Worthy of the Vegas Callbacks on Tuesday, July 8
The first hour-long audition episode sees the judges traveling to Atlanta, Dallas and New York.

[07/07/08 - 11:36 AM]
GSN Premieres 'Catch 21' on July 21, 2008
Alfonso Ribeiro hosts the series, which will air weeknights at 7:30/6:30c.

[07/07/08 - 10:31 AM]
James Brown, Phil Simms and Cris Collinsworth to Host 'Inside the NFL' as Series Launches on Showtime September 10
"They are the top football analysts in the game," said Showtime's Matthew C. Blank.

[07/07/08 - 10:20 AM]
Donald Trump JR., Roberto Cavalli, Nadine Velazquez, Jennifer Hawkins, Louis Licari and John Nguyen to Judge the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant on NBC July 13
Also: pop star Lady GaGa will be performing her hit "Just Dance" on the telecast.

[07/07/08 - 10:08 AM]
The Twelve Funniest Comedy Acts in the World Are Revealed on NBC's "Last Comic Standing"
Plus: the July 10 episode will also feature a Top 10 countdown of the funniest jokes ever on the show.

[07/07/08 - 09:15 AM]
And All This Time We Thought It Was Hogan That Knew Best!
Plus: an online sneak peek of "Brooke Knows Best's" premiere is now available on VH1.com.

[07/07/08 - 09:13 AM]
Hangin' with MR. Cooper Joining Ion Television's Weekday Lineup on Monday, July 7
Two back-to-back episodes will air from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. (ET) starting tonight.

[07/07/08 - 01:14 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Virtuality" (FOX, Script)

[07/06/08 - 03:42 PM]
NBC Universal, Bain Capital and the Blackstone Group Sign Agreement to Acquire the Weather Channel Properties from Landmark Communications
"This will further position NBC Universal as the leading provider of news, information and weather, both online and on television," said NBC's Jeff Zucker.

[07/03/08 - 10:00 PM]
Kourtni Lind and Matt Dorame Are Eliminated on "So You Think You Can Dance"
FOX details the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" elimination.

[07/03/08 - 03:20 PM]
CBS Doubles Up 'Big Bang,' ABC Calls Off 'Engagement Party'
ABC has shelved its plans for "The Bachelorette: Engagement Party" on Monday, July 14 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/03/08 - 02:01 PM]
'Lost,' 'Sanctuary' Among Sci Fi's Fall Premieres
Plus news about "Ghost Hunters," "Destination Truth," "Eureka," "ECW" and "Stargate Atlantis."

[07/03/08 - 01:31 PM]
BET News Premieres the Third and Final Episode of 'Hip Hop VS. America Ii: Where Did the Love Go?' Saturday, July 5th @ 8:00 P.M.*
Plus: look for an encore presentation of all three episodes on Sunday, July 6 beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/03/08 - 09:00 AM]
TLC Gives Three Single Moms the Chance to Explore a Whole New Role
"Must Love Kids," a new docu-series that "follows three single mothers as they embark on an emotional journey involving family, love, and self-worth," premieres July 15.

[07/03/08 - 08:59 AM]
Spike TV Celebrates 'Mxc, the Original, Not the Ripoff, Weekend' July 5-6
The stunt airs airs on Saturday, July 5 (9:00am - 11:30am ET/PT) and Sunday, July 6 (3:30pm - 5pm ET/PT).

[07/02/08 - 05:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 2
Updates include: Michael Imperioli reports to ABC's "Life on Mars"; Shannen Doherty to revisit "90210" on The CW; and NBC gives cast-contingent pilot order to "Off Duty."

[07/02/08 - 04:29 PM]
Oxygen's Hit Series "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood" Breaks Ratings Records
Oxygen spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 1.

[07/02/08 - 03:46 PM]
MTV's Choose Or Lose Puts Independence Day Spotlight on Young Veterans
Plus: MTV2 will present a special programming block centered around young veterans and issues they face as they live and return from life in the military.

[07/02/08 - 03:45 PM]
Best Second Quarter Ever for ESPN & ESPN2
ESPN spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2008.

[07/02/08 - 03:44 PM]
Quick Take for Tuesday, July 1, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 1.

[07/02/08 - 10:02 AM]
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly Bond in "Reel Comedy: Step Brothers" Premiering Monday, July 21 at Midnight* on Comedy Central(R)
Sony's "Step Brothers" opens in theaters on July 25.

[07/02/08 - 10:00 AM]
Reality TV Just Got a Whole LoT... Realer! Michael Ian Black Hosts the All-New Series "Reality Bites Back" Premiering Thursday, July 17 at 10:30 P.M. on Comedy Central(R)
The comedians vying for the title are Kyle Cease, Chris Fairbanks, Jeff Garcia, Red Grant, Tiffany Haddish, Bert Kreischer, Mo Mandel, Donnell Rawlings, Amy Schumer and Theo Von.

[07/02/08 - 09:58 AM]
Get Ready for the Wildest and Wackiest Talent Showcase Around! the Series Premiere of "The Gong Show with Dave Attell" Debuts Thursday, July 17 at 10:00 P.M. on Comedy Central(R)
Judges featured throughout the season include Adam Carolla, Kate Walsh, Andy Dick, Ron White, Dave Navarro, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton and JB Smoove.

[07/02/08 - 09:57 AM]
HistorY.com Profiles the People & Places Featured in Ice Road Truckers with Exclusive Content
The minisite for season two of the hit series features exclusive short-form videos, trivia, exclusive interviews and more.

[07/02/08 - 09:56 AM]
Vern Yip Continues to Give Back in Third Season of HGTV's Deserving Design Beginning Wednesday, July 2 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
In each new episode, Vern "will share the moving and empowering story of one deserving household and redesign a room of their choice."

[07/01/08 - 05:27 PM]
Lifetime Television Posts Most-Watched Second Quarter Since 2005 Among P2+, W18-49, W25-54 and P25-54 in Prime and Total Day
Lifetime spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2008.

[07/01/08 - 05:26 PM]
Hallmark Channel Has Highest-Rated 2nd Quarter and Highest Rated-June Ever
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2008.

[07/01/08 - 05:03 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 1
Updates include: Tim Roth to topline FOX's "Lie to Me"; The CW's "Easy Money" and "Privileged" add regulars; and Albert and Allen Hughes set up "Leisure" at HBO.

[07/01/08 - 04:32 PM]
G4 Brings a New Twist to Eating Competitions with Hurl!
The half-hour series premieres Tuesday, July 15 at 9:00/8:00c before moving to Sundays at 7:00/6:00c.

[07/01/08 - 01:21 PM]
MTV's Buzzing with Laughter on Wednesday Nights with Emerging Artist Shwayze and Cisco Adler and the Return of Hip Hop's Royal Family
"Run's House" returns for a new season on July 16 while "Buzzin'" bows on July 23.

[07/01/08 - 01:17 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of June 23, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 23-29.

[07/01/08 - 01:16 PM]
Need a "Lost" Fix? Connect with the Hit Show by Reading Or Listening to the Books Featured Over the Past Four Seasons
Beginning today, ABC.com is launching the "Lost Book Club" which will give fans new insight on books that have been either seen or referenced throughout the series.

[07/01/08 - 01:14 PM]
CBS Places First in Viewers for the Fourth Time in Five Weeks This Summer
CBS spins the numbers for the week of June 23-29.

[07/01/08 - 01:06 PM]
NBC Ranks #2 in Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers for the Primetime Week of June 23-29
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 23-29.

[07/01/08 - 01:05 PM]
Sci Fi Has Best Second Quarter Ever!
Sci Fi spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2008.

[07/01/08 - 01:03 PM]
USA Takes #1 with Best 2q Ever
USA spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2008.

[07/01/08 - 01:02 PM]
Oxygen Celebrates "Live Out Loud" Rebrand with Most Successful Quarter Ever
Oxygen spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2008.

[07/01/08 - 01:01 PM]
Bravo Marks Highest Second Quarter in Network History
Bravo spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2008.

[07/01/08 - 11:06 AM]
Nick at Nite's on Top, Finishes First with Adults 18-49 in Second Quarter 2008
Nick at Nite spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2008.

[07/01/08 - 10:58 AM]
August Is U.S. Premiere Month on BBC America
Newcomers include "Primeval" (August 9), "Gavin & Stacey" (August 26) and "Skins" (August 13).

[07/01/08 - 10:30 AM]
HGTV's "Red Hot & Green" Shows How to Help Save the Planet Without Sacrificing Style
Carter Oosterhouse and Nicole Facciuto host the series, which premieres Wednesday, July 2 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

[07/01/08 - 09:47 AM]
All-Star Cast Joins Debra Messing in USA Network's Emmy Award-Winning Series the Starter Wife
The network confirms the additions of David Alan Bashe, Danielle Nicolet, Brielle Barbusca, Hart Bochner and more!

[07/01/08 - 09:29 AM]
TV Land Renews Hit Original Reality Series "She's Got the Look" for a Second Season
Premiering in 2009, the second season of "She's Got The Look" will expand from six episodes to eight."

[07/01/08 - 08:37 AM]
The Closer Gets in Style on Qvc(R)
A special "Closer" tote bag will be unveiled on Tuesday, July 8 on www.QVC.com.

[07/01/08 - 08:27 AM]
Grammy(R) Winner Gretchen Wilson Lends Empowering Voice to Marketing Campaign for Second Season of TNT's Critically Acclaimed Hit Drama Saving Grace
The campaign is centered on the concept "Embrace Your Grace," which invites viewers "to celebrate who they are - flaws and all - and follow their instincts to live life to its fullest."







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