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[02/27/09 - 06:56 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 27
Updates include: David Morse moves to "Empire State" on ABC; Steven R. McQueen joins The CW's "Vampire Diaries"; and Rebecca Rand Kirshner Sinclair to run "90210."

[02/27/09 - 01:57 PM]
'Saturday Night Live' Returns with a Pair of Live Shows in March Featuring Dwayne Johnson and Ray Lamontagne March 7 and Tracy Morgan and Kelly Clarkson March 14
Morgan will host for the first time while Johnson returns for his third.

[02/27/09 - 01:26 PM]
Spike TV's 'Pros Vs Joes 4: All Stars' Features Adam Jones, Alonzo Mourning, Tim Brown, Simeon Rice, Priest Holmes, Steve Francis, Rich Gannon, Glen Rice, Steve Mcnair, Robert Horry, Antoine Walker and Shawn Kemp
The new season of "Pros vs. Joes" starts Monday, April 27 at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/27/09 - 12:56 PM]
MTV Premieres First Ever "Cribs Awards" Hosetd by Kim Kardashian on Saturday March 7 at 1pm ET/PT
The special will be followed by five back-to-back new episodes of the series.

[02/27/09 - 12:55 PM]
IFC Casts Julian Sands and Neha Dhupia in Bollywood Hero
Chris Kattan toplines the mini-series, which airs August 6-8.

[02/27/09 - 12:01 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Reaper: Season Two" (The CW)

[02/27/09 - 11:44 AM]
Larry Klein Named Showrunner for "The Brian Mcknight Show"
The weekly entertainment show, due this fall, will "feature live performances from the hottest Hollywood stars, musicians, athletes and comedians, and bring fresh, original content to weekend audiences."

[02/27/09 - 12:01 AM]
Over 25 Million Votes Send Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert to the "American Idol" Top 12
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[02/26/09 - 06:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 26
Updates include: Brittany Snow to headline the "Gossip Girl" spin-off; Christina Cole is "Maggie Hill" for FOX; and Derek Luke reports for "Trauma" at NBC.

[02/26/09 - 03:08 PM]
Animal Planet, Discovery & Spike TV to All Ramp Up in April
"The Ultimate Fighter," "Deadliest Catch," "Mythbusters" and "Groomer Has It" are among the nearly 30 series due in the month of April on cable.

[02/26/09 - 02:43 PM]
Bravo's "Top Chef: New York" Stirs Up Highest Rated Season Ever
Bravo spins the numbers for February 24-25.

[02/26/09 - 12:54 PM]
Most Dramatic Natural Events on the Planet Featured in Epic Six-Part Premiere Series, Nature's Most Amazing Events
Filmed over two years, the six-hour event airs on May 29-31.

[02/26/09 - 12:52 PM]
BBC America Co-Produces Powerful War Drama, Occupation and Acquires Apprentice Uk
"Occupation" is due this fall while "Apprentice UK" will roll out in the spring.

[02/26/09 - 12:50 PM]
ABC Ranks No. 2 to an "Idol"-Filled FOX in Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 25.

[02/26/09 - 08:42 AM]
NBC Announces New Primetime Comedy-Reality Series Created by Jerry Seinfeld Marking the Iconic Comedian's First Television Series Since 'Seinfeld'
"The Marriage Ref" will feature "opinionated celebrities, comedians and sports stars who will candidly comment, judge and offer different strategies for real-life couples in the midst of a classic marital dispute."

[02/26/09 - 08:24 AM]
FOX Renews Hit Animated Series "The Simpsons" for Two Additional Seasons
The 44-episode pickup ensures the series will reach an astounding 493 episodes.

[02/26/09 - 08:14 AM]
CBS Orders Two More Editions of "Survivor" for Broadcast During the 2009-2010 Season
"SURVIVOR is one of CBS's signature series and a symbol of enduring quality and entertainment on prime time television," said the network's Nina Tassler.

[02/26/09 - 08:11 AM]
Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Tim Mcgraw, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban Will Be Among the Performers on "George Strait -- Acm Artist of the Decade," a New Concert Special to Be Broadcast Later This Year on the CBS Television Network
Only four other acts have received the Artist of the Decade accolade, including Marty Robbins in 1969, Loretta Lynn in 1979, Alabama in 1988 and Garth Brooks in 1998.

[02/26/09 - 07:00 AM]
Hudson Plane Crash - What Really Happened: All-New Discovery Channel Special Reveals the Untold Story of the Us Airways Flight That Landed on the Hudson
The one-hour special airs Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/26/09 - 12:06 AM]
Interview: "Brothers & Sisters" Executive Producers Alison Schapker & Monica Owusu-Breen

[02/25/09 - 06:48 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 25
Updates include: James Burrows to helm two pilots; NBC eyes an "I'm a Celebrity..." revival; and Michael Rady is the first to join "Melrose Place" on The CW.

[02/25/09 - 04:32 PM]
Repeats to Dot March Sweeps
"Grey's Anatomy," "Gossip Girl," "NCIS," "The Mentalist," "Lost," "Chuck" and "Heroes" are among the many series opting to run at least one repeat during the ratings period.

[02/25/09 - 03:45 PM]
Wwe Monday Night Raw Ratings Soar Over the Top Rope
USA spins the numbers for the month of February.

[02/25/09 - 12:49 PM]
TV One and A. Smith & CO. Productions Announce Deal for Eight New Episodes of Top-Rated Bio Series "Unsung"
The series "celebrates the lives and careers of successful artists or groups who, despite great talent, over the years have been under-recognized or under-appreciated."

[02/25/09 - 12:47 PM]
Naomi Judd Returns to Her Role as Judge on Season Two of CMT's "Can You Duet"
Last season, Judd's insight as a judge and mentor helped develop some of today's brightest talents in country music.

[02/25/09 - 12:46 PM]
CMT Orders Eight Episodes of New Original Series "World's Strictest Parents"
The series will serve as companion programming to new episodes of NANNY 911 premiering primetime in April on CMT.

[02/25/09 - 12:46 PM]
ABC Family Brings Seventh and Final Season of Acclaimed Warner BroS. Television Series "Gilmore Girls" to the Network
The network, which currently runs the series' first six seasons, is tentatively set to begin airing the final episodes in June.

[02/25/09 - 12:12 PM]
Guest Stars Shine on the CW in March and April
Upcoming guests include Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth, Nick Lachey, Diablo Cody, Michelle Trachtenberg, Wallace Shawn, Aimee Teegarden, Clay Aiken and Ciara.

[02/25/09 - 11:15 AM]
Phil Keoghan of CBS's "The Amazing Race" Rides Across America Presented by Gnc Live Well
"I fly over 400,000 miles a year and I figured it was time to stretch my legs," said Keoghan.

[02/25/09 - 11:00 AM]
Two-Night Movie Event 'Knights of Bloodsteel' Premieres April 19 on Sci Fi
The cable channel confirms our previous report.

[02/25/09 - 07:54 AM]
FOX Springs Into Super-Charged March
FOX details its March sweeps highlights. (SPOILERS)

[02/25/09 - 07:48 AM]
Lou Diamond Phillips, Ming-Na, Elyse Levesque and Alaina Huffman Cast in Sci Fi's 'Sgu: Stargate Universe'
They join the previously announced stars Robert Carlyle, Justin Louis, David Blue, Jamil Walker Smith and Brian J. Smith.

[02/25/09 - 06:01 AM]
VH1 Enlists Brutally Honest, Professional Matchmaker Steven Ward to Teach Women to Find MR. Right in New Series 'Tough Love'
Drew Barrymore's Flower Films and High Noon Entertainment are behind the series, due on Sunday, March 15.

[02/24/09 - 06:38 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 24
Updates include: "Melrose Place" a go at The CW; LL Cool J set for the "NCIS" spin-off; and The CW adds "Beautiful Life" to its pilot roster.

[02/24/09 - 02:11 PM]
America's Hottest Dance Show "So You Think You Can Dance" Swings Into Fifth Season Thursday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 27 on Fox
Weekly performance shows will air on Wednesdays (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and weekly results shows will air on Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

[02/24/09 - 01:41 PM]
The CW Announces Early Pickups of Series
"Gossip Girl," "One Tree Hill," "90210," "America's Next Top Model," "Smallville" and "Supernatural" are all set to return next season.

[02/24/09 - 12:56 PM]
'Heroes,' 'Biggest Loser' and 'Svu' Lead NBC's Primetime Week of FeB. 16-22
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 16-22.

[02/24/09 - 12:55 PM]
Hallmark Channel Ranks #8 in Prime Time for the Month of February and Delivers Highest-Ever February W25-54 Demo
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the month of February.

[02/24/09 - 12:53 PM]
The Mentalist Is the Top Scripted Program on Television for the Second Straight Week
CBS spins the numbers for the week of February 16-22.

[02/24/09 - 12:52 PM]
February Prime Time Jumps 20%-29% Across Kids at Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network spins the numbers for the month to date.

[02/24/09 - 12:48 PM]
ABC Marks Its Most Competitive Finish During an "Oscar" Week in 4 Years in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 16-22.

[02/24/09 - 11:40 AM]
ABC Family Enjoys a Record-Setting February in Primetime
ABC Family spins the numbers for the month of February.

[02/24/09 - 11:14 AM]
Craig Ferguson to Host CBS's Monday Night with Comedic Interstitials on March 2 and 9
Paris Hilton and Jim Parsons (in character as Sheldon) will also appear in the interstitials.

[02/24/09 - 11:04 AM]
Lifetime Television Orders Fourth Season of Cable's Highest-Rated Series Among Women 18-49
"This early pick-up - even prior to the Season 3 premiere - is a true testament to our commitment and support of this great show," said the network's JoAnn Alfano.

[02/24/09 - 10:46 AM]
Bad Girls Club and "America's Next Top Model Obsessed" Make Oxygen Fasting Growing Cable Network for W18-34 & 18-49
Oxygen spins the numbers for the month of February.

[02/24/09 - 09:49 AM]
BET Captures the Flavor of the 'New Harlem Renaissance' with the Debut of the Original Series 'Harlem Heights' Premiering Monday, March 2 at 10:00 P.M.*
The series features a diverse cast of eight young adults from different backgrounds who share common goals.

[02/24/09 - 09:19 AM]
Live to Tell, from the Producers of "48 Hours," Wins Its Time Period in Key Demos, Making It the Night's #1 Program in Viewers on Saturday, February 21
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, February 21.

[02/24/09 - 08:59 AM]
Ion Television Expands Original Programming with the Acquisition of the Border and the Guard
The imports will make their U.S. debuts on ION later this year.

[02/24/09 - 08:35 AM]
Bravo Posts Best February Ever with Record Growth Across All Key Demos
Bravo spins the numbers for the month of February.

[02/24/09 - 06:01 AM]
Starz Entertainment Renews 'Crash'
Plus: Ira Steven Behr has been tapped as showrunner while James DeMonaco and Todd Harthan have been named executive producer and supervising producer, respectively.







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Starring Camila Morrone, Kristine Froseth and Ben Radcliffe, this contemporary reimagining of Edith Wharton's tale of forbidden love in 19th century New York is a heart-rending romance exploring freedom, duty, identity, and love in all its forms.

[11/10/26 - 07:10 AM]
TBS's "All I Watch for Christmas" and TNT's "Christmas Maximus" Programming Kicks Off the Holiday Season Beginning Friday, November 13
Continuing the annual tradition, TBS and TNT will ring in the holidays with 24-hour movie marathons of "Elf," "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," and "A Christmas Story."

[11/10/26 - 07:01 AM]
The CW Network and PBR Announce Multi-Year Extension to Broadcast PBR Teams Series Events
The new multi-year agreement extends The CW's relationship with PBR, which began during the 2025 season.

[11/10/26 - 07:00 AM]
Acorn TV's Hit Crime Drama "Art Detectives," Starring Stephen Moyer, Returns with a Two-Part Special This December
"Art Detectives," which debuted in 2025 as Acorn TV's most-watched new series premiere ever, will premiere a six-episode second season in 2027.

[11/10/26 - 06:32 AM]
Video: "Ink" - Official Trailer - Netflix
London, 1969: Two ink-stained mavericks turn a failing newspaper into a brash tabloid sensation, hell-bent on toppling Britain's powerful press elite.

[11/10/26 - 06:31 AM]
"The Later Daters" Returns - Executive Produced by Michelle Obama - Premieres December 30 - Only on Netflix
Five icons are ready to find love again - and this time, they're bringing their famous friends and family along for the ride.

[11/10/26 - 06:22 AM]
Filming Begins on Tony McNamara's "Mosquito" for Disney+ and Hulu, with a New Ensemble Joining Nicholas Hoult and Daisy Edgar-Jones
Kyle Soller, Phoebe Fox, John Macmillan, Belinda Bromilow, Liv Hill, Francis Magee, Phoebe Campbell, Akshay Khanna, Bamshad Abedi Amin, and Den Rasaq join the ensemble cast of the six-part dramedy about a marriage, secrets, and one very annoying insect.

[11/10/26 - 06:19 AM]
Disney+ to Globally Premiere ESPN Films' Award-Winning "Give Me the Ball!" Alongside ESPN in the U.S., Bringing Billie Jean King's Story to Audiences Worldwide
The film explores how King repeatedly put her career, relationships and public standing on the line, taking on battles that extended far beyond the tennis court to become one of the most influential athletes and advocates of the modern era.

[11/10/26 - 06:01 AM]
CMA Announces Additional Performers for "The 60th Annual CMA Awards"
Luke Combs, Vince Gill, Megan Moroney, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr. join the lineup.

[11/10/26 - 04:23 AM]
Netflix Releases "Welcome to El Bulli" on November 20
Produced by Fishcorb and Minoría Absoluta and created and directed by David Pujol, "Welcome to El Bullil" focuses on the decisive years of Ferran Adrià, Juli Soler and Albert Adrià.

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Two Championship Eras. One Team. Executive Producers Tom Brady and Jim Harbaugh Unite for "The Team: Michigan Football"
The two-part documentary executive produced by Tom Brady and Jim Harbaugh explores two defining championship eras of one of college football's most storied programs.

[11/09/26 - 12:18 PM]
The Cold Never Bothered Nature Anyway: National Geographic Greenlights "The Real Frozen" (w/t) - A Magical Look at the Real World and Creatures That Inspired the Beloved Animated Films
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[11/09/26 - 12:00 PM]
Prime Video Releases Premiere Date and First-Look Images for Season Two of Benito Skinner's Breakout Comedy Series "Overcompensating"
The eight-episode season, produced by A24, Strong Baby and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere on February 17, exclusively on Prime Video.

[11/09/26 - 10:58 AM]
76ers-Pistons November 4 Matchup Delivered 2M Viewers on ESPN, Up 47 Percent from Last Year
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[11/09/26 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Entertainment Docuseries "The Well" Is Now Streaming Exclusively on Hulu
Produced by FOX Entertainment Studios, Mountain Top Pictures, Haven Entertainment and Fairvale Entertainment, "The Well" investigates more than 200 unsolved murders that continue to haunt California's San Joaquin County, including those linked to the infamous Speed Freak Killers.