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[12/17/08 - 06:52 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 17
Updates include: Reality house Endemol USA books scripted projects at AMC, FOX, HBO, Comedy Central, The CW and SoapNet.

[12/17/08 - 01:15 PM]
It's Graduation Day at 'Charm School'!
The final three girls - Lacey, Destiney, and Brandi M. - will hit the streets of Hollywood to compete for charity on the December 21 finale.

[12/17/08 - 01:13 PM]
All-New Episodes of Dirty Jobs and Man VS. Wild Usher in the New Year on Discovery Channel
"Dirty Jobs" returns on Tuesday, January 6 while "Man vs. Wild" is back on Monday, January 12.

[12/17/08 - 12:09 PM]
Starz Entertainment Caters to Hollywood with Start of Production on 'Party Down'
Ken Marino, Adam Scott, Jane Lynch, Martin Starr, Ryan Hansen and Lizzy Caplan all star in the series, due in March.

[12/17/08 - 11:25 AM]
WilL.I.am Joins Hollywood Party on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2009," December 31st on Abc
He's scheduled to perform his latest song, "It's A New Day," celebrating the historic victory of President-elect Barack Obama.

[12/17/08 - 11:24 AM]
Four Single Moms Make "Bachelor" History, as Jason Mesnick Begins His Search for That One Special Woman When "The Bachelor" Premieres, Monday, January 5, on Abc
The Alphabet details the 25 women featured on the upcoming season of "The Bachelor."

[12/17/08 - 11:18 AM]
'The Biggest Loser' Hits a Three-Year Slot High for Entertainment Programming
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 16.

[12/17/08 - 10:55 AM]
Spike TV Television Highlights - January 2009
Among the offerings: the premieres of "MoCap LLC" (Friday, January 9) and "Afro Samurai: Resurrection" (Sunday, January 25).

[12/17/08 - 10:08 AM]
A Record-Setting Night for CBS as the Network Delivers Its Largest Tuesday Audience Since 1995
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 16.

[12/17/08 - 10:07 AM]
People's Choice Award-Winner and Grammy(R) Winner Carrie Underwood to Perform at the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards Wednesday, JaN. 7, on Cbs
Plus: Queen Latifah to return as host of the annual event.

[12/17/08 - 09:37 AM]
MTV Launches New Ambitious Programming Schedule with 8 Empowering and Aspirational New Series
The newcomers include "Rob Dydrek's Fantasy Factory," "The CollegeHumor Show," "Nitro Circus," "How's Your News?," "Daddy's Girls," "The Girls of Hedsor Hall," "MTV's Untitled Performing Arts Reality Project" and "College Life."

[12/17/08 - 09:33 AM]
2008 Becomes Lifetime Digital's Most Trafficked Year Ever
Lifetime spins the digital numbers for the year to date.

[12/17/08 - 08:39 AM]
Bravo Media Wraps Up 2008 with Its Best Year Ever
Bravo spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/17/08 - 08:38 AM]
Oxygen Marks Best Year Ever with NBC Universal Acquisition
Oxygen spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/17/08 - 08:37 AM]
Sci Fi Has Best Year Ever! #5 in Adults 25 - 54
Sci Fi spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/17/08 - 08:36 AM]
USA Takes 2008 Ratings Crown with Best Year in Cable History
USA spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/17/08 - 06:49 AM]
A&E Real-Life Series 'The First 48' Returns for an Eighth Action Packed Season
The new season kicks off Thursday, January 1 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/16/08 - 06:19 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 16
Updates include: Russell Hornsby to be "In Treatment" for HBO; Brittany Robertson to topline The CW's "Light Years"; and Tom Fontana returns to NBC's "Philanthropist."

[12/16/08 - 01:07 PM]
IFC Greenlights Second Season of "Z Rock"
The first of 10 new episodes will premiere in June.

[12/16/08 - 01:05 PM]
HBO and Harpo Films Enter Into Multi-Year Relationship
"Oprah personifies excellence and quality in everything she does," said HBO's Richard Plepler. "It's a great privilege for us to partner with her in the coming years."

[12/16/08 - 01:03 PM]
Citizen Jane, an Original Movie Based on the Life of Jane Alexander -- National Figure in the Victim's Right's Movement - Now in Development for Hallmark Channel for 2009
James Dalessandro has been tapped to pen the project, which is tentatively planned to air in 2009.

[12/16/08 - 01:02 PM]
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year on Hallmark Channel
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, December 13.

[12/16/08 - 12:29 PM]
Jessica Alba to Guest-Star in NBC's Highly Anticipated Post Superbowl Episode of Emmy-Winning 'The Office'
Alba joins the previously announced Jack Black.

[12/16/08 - 12:13 PM]
Paced by 'Sunday Night Football' and 'The Office,' NBC Ranks #2 in Adults 18-49 for the Week of DeC. 8-14
NBC spins the numbers for the week of December 8-14.

[12/16/08 - 12:11 PM]
60 Minutes Is the Number-Three Program for the Week
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, December 14.

[12/16/08 - 12:09 PM]
CBS Wins the Week in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of December 8-14.

[12/16/08 - 12:08 PM]
A Charlie Brown Christmas Wins Monday at 8pm in Viewers, Key Women and Kids 2-11
ABC spins the numbers for the week of December 8-14.

[12/16/08 - 11:25 AM]
Nick at Nite Is 2008's Top Total Day Cable Net with Adults 18-49
Nick at Nite spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/16/08 - 11:12 AM]
FOX Reality Channel's Original Series "Househusbands of Hollywood" to Premiere in August
The show concept was borne out of the experiences of actor/screenwriter Charlie Mattera, married to a prominent psychologist.

[12/16/08 - 10:22 AM]
Giants-Cowboys Most Viewed Game in Snf History
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 14.

[12/16/08 - 09:47 AM]
All Four CBS Comedies Post Series And/Or Season High Ratings
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, December 15.

[12/16/08 - 09:44 AM]
FOX Is "Glee"-Ful
The series, from "Nip/Tuck" creator Ryan Murphy, will debut in 2009 and features a soundtrack of hit songs from past to present.

[12/16/08 - 09:06 AM]
Spend the Holidays with Bravo Favorites
Look for marathons of the network's signature series from Sunday, December 21 to Saturday, January 3.

[12/16/08 - 12:01 AM]
Interview: "Momma's Boys" Executive Producer Ryan Seacrest

[12/16/08 - 12:01 AM]
Halle Berry and Tyler Perry to Host Live Broadcast of "40th Naacp Image Awards" Thursday, February 12, on Fox
Nominations for the annual awards show will be announced Wednesday, January 7 in Los Angeles.

[12/15/08 - 06:06 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 15
Updates include: Mark Schwahn in talks to spearhead The CW's "Melrose Place" revival; Danny Comden returns to ABC with "Temps"; and David Hemingson's drama pilot for ABC gets a second chance.

[12/15/08 - 02:46 PM]
HBO Partners with Funny Or Die to Provide a Sneak Peek of the Second Season of HBO's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series Flight of the Conchords on December 17
HBO.com, iTunes and HBO's YouTube channel will also carry the premiere starting December 21.

[12/15/08 - 02:35 PM]
BBC America Acquires Life on Mars Sequel - Ashes to Ashes
The series, starring Keeley Hawes and Philip Glenister, will premiere in March.

[12/15/08 - 02:15 PM]
Selena Gomez and Drew Seeley Star in a Modern Day Retelling of a Classic Fairy Tale in "Another Cinderella Story" on ABC Family
The film is a follow-up to the Hilary Duff/Chad Michael Murray-led feature "A Cinderella Story."

[12/15/08 - 01:24 PM]
Multitalented Comedy Actor Jack Black to Guest-Star in NBC's Special Post Superbowl Episode of Emmy-Winning "The Office"
The special hour-long episode titled "Stress Relief" will premiere immediately following "Super Bowl XLIII," Sunday, February 1.

[12/15/08 - 01:18 PM]
Emmy Award Nominee Lauren Ambrose and Adam Kaufman Star in "Loving Leah," a New "Hallmark Hall of Fame" Presentation to Be Broadcast Sunday, JaN. 25 on the CBS Television Network
Susie Essman, Ricki Lake, Natasha Lyonne and Mercedes Ruehl also star in the film, based on the play of the same name.

[12/15/08 - 01:14 PM]
Southern Hospitality Is Back as Bravo Renews 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'
"Atlanta" was the network's first docu-drama ever to crack the two million viewer mark among adults 18-49.

[12/15/08 - 01:01 PM]
Soapnet Acquires a Package of 19 Movies from Sony Pictures Television, InC. for Its Sunday Night Movies Franchise
"Hitch," "Fun with Dick and Jane," "Something's Gotta Give," "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "Jerry Maguire" are among the acquisitions.

[12/15/08 - 11:51 AM]
Spike TV Lassos New Series, 'Toughest Cowboy'
The Mark Burnett-produced series will premiere Thursday, January 29 at 11:00/10:00c.

[12/15/08 - 11:10 AM]
The Finale of "Survivor: Gabon" Outdelivers Last May's "Survivor: Micronesia" in Viewers and Key Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, December 14.

[12/15/08 - 10:07 AM]
Sixteen Aspiring Chefs Step Up to the Plate on the Season Premiere of "Hell's Kitchen" Thursday, January 29, on Fox
The grand prize this season is a "Head Chef" position at the East Coast's leading resort destination, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.

[12/15/08 - 10:06 AM]
The Martha Stewart Show Renewed by Leading Station Groups in the Nation's Top Markets
The series is a go for a fifth season in markets covering more than 60% of the country.

[12/15/08 - 09:59 AM]
Get Ready to Share Your Voice as "American Idol" Returns with a Brand-New Season, New Contestants and a New Judge Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14, on Fox
FOX details the schedule for the opening weeks of the new season.

[12/15/08 - 09:44 AM]
NBC Sunday Night Football Produces Best Overnight Rating of Season; 2nd Best in Snf History
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 14.

[12/15/08 - 08:38 AM]
Robert Carlyle to Star in Sci Fi's New Original Series Stargate Universe
Production will begin on the project in Vancouver in February with an eye toward a summer premiere.







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[11/20/24 - 09:34 AM]
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As part of the event, AXS TV presents new exclusive interviews with cast members Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio.

[11/20/24 - 09:05 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 08:31 AM]
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[11/20/24 - 08:30 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" Hosted by Colin Jost
The highly-anticipated new series will premiere Wednesday, December 4 on Prime Video with three episodes, followed by three new episodes weekly.

[11/20/24 - 08:02 AM]
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The adorable new series invites kids and families to come together to meet charming new characters and go on exciting adventures that spark curiosity and celebrate our unique differences.

[11/20/24 - 08:01 AM]
Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa Gamble on SoCal's Nastiest Homes in Season Two of HGTV's "The Flipping El Moussas" Premiering Thursday, Dec. 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Real estate power couple Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa will continue to grow their working relationship while juggling the addition of a rambunctious toddler to their busy family life in the newest season of their follow-doc series.

[11/20/24 - 07:03 AM]
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Narrated by acclaimed award-winning musician, actor, and lifelong Jets fan Method Man, the film, directed by Ken Rodgers and James Weiner, takes a nostalgic look back at the sensational defensive line of the 1980s New York Jets.

[11/20/24 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Sets March 14 Premiere for Crime Drama "Dope Thief"
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[11/20/24 - 06:34 AM]
Video: New Key Art and :30 Teaser Now Available for FX's "Alien: Earth"
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[11/20/24 - 06:01 AM]
"A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix
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[11/20/24 - 05:01 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 08:01 PM]
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Newly announced titles include "Buddy's Holiday Recipe Rumble" on Friday, December 6.

[11/19/24 - 01:38 PM]
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[11/19/24 - 01:00 PM]
NBC Unveils Powerhouse Midseason Lineup
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