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[03/03/09 - 06:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 3
Updates include: Jonathan Silverman returns to ABC; Scott Wolf joins ABC's "V" revival; and NBC finalizes episode orders for "My Name Is Earl" and "The Office."

[03/03/09 - 04:45 PM]
MTV, Fremantlemedia North America & Executive Producer Justin Timberlake Dare You to Answer "The Phone" Premiering April 21st at 10pm ET/PT
The series is a "genre-busting, one hour cinematic competition that simulates what it would be like for viewers to be dropped into the middle of a thrilling adventure movie."

[03/03/09 - 02:33 PM]
NBC Breezes Into March with Lineup That Showcases Premieres of 'Kings' and 'The Chopping Block' as Well as Continuing 'Fugitives' Volume of 'Heroes' and Challenging New Episodes of 'The Biggest Loser: Couples' and 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
NBC details its March sweeps highlights. (SPOILERS!)

[03/03/09 - 12:44 PM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution to Represent Majority of Litton Entertainment's National Syndication Ad Inventory for 2009-2010 Season
Litton's efforts include "The Brian McKnight Show," "Street Court" and "Storm Stories."

[03/03/09 - 12:39 PM]
'Celebrity Apprentice,' 'Biggest Loser,' 'Heroes' and 'Er' Pace NBC's Primetime Week of FeB. 23-March 1
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 23-March 1.

[03/03/09 - 12:36 PM]
60 Minutes Is in the Top 10 for the Tenth Time in 12 Broadcasts
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 1.

[03/03/09 - 12:33 PM]
CBS Dominates the Top 10
CBS spins the numbers for the week of February 23-March 1.

[03/03/09 - 12:30 PM]
ABC Claims 4 of the Week's Top 15 Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 23-March 1.

[03/03/09 - 12:29 PM]
ABC's Monday Lineup Towers Over Its Competition with Its Highest Adults 18-49 Rating on the Night in 2 1/2 Years
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, March 2.

[03/03/09 - 12:19 PM]
Disney's "High School Musical 4" Set to Debut as a Disney Channel Original Movie in 2010
Screenwriter Peter Barsocchini and executive producers Bill Borden and Barry Rosenbush will all return for the latest installment.

[03/03/09 - 11:47 AM]
BET's 'Sunday Best' Returns for a Second Season of High Praise, Heartfelt Testimonies and Tough Competition Premiering Sunday, March 8 at 9:00 P.M.*
Kirk Franklin returns as host with Erica and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary and BeBe Winans as the judges.

[03/03/09 - 10:29 AM]
The All-New Half-Hour Version of "Deal Or No Deal" Celebrates Our Nation's Heroes in March
Starting March 9, the series will celebrate the service of our firefighters and teachers with two special theme weeks to air during March sweeps.

[03/03/09 - 10:21 AM]
MTV Networks Music Group Promotes Brian Philips to President of Cmt
Philips formerly held the title of Executive Vice President and General Manager of CMT.

[03/03/09 - 07:43 AM]
Save Money with Sandra Lee's New Food Network Series
"Sandra's Money Saving Meals" debuts Sunday, May 10 at 12 PM ET/PT.

[03/03/09 - 07:12 AM]
Acclaimed Television, Theater and Movie Star Neil Patrick Harris Tapped to Host the 7th Annual "TV Land Awards"
The event will be taped on Sunday, April 19 at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City and air on Sunday, April 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/03/09 - 06:33 AM]
Julie Gardner Joins BBC Worldwide's U.S. Production Studio
Gardner will be responsible for the company's scripted projects, working with top-level U.S. writers in addition to U.K. creative talent.

[03/03/09 - 05:23 AM]
The Green Revolution Will Be Televised: Discovery Channel Looks at the Promise and Business of Renewable Energy in 'Earth: The Sequel'
The one-hour special airs Wednesday, March 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/02/09 - 06:49 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 2
Updates include: Melissa George and Teri Polo land CBS pilots; a quartet joins NBC's "Day One"; and "Sarah Silverman" producers balk at Comedy Central's budget cuts.

[03/02/09 - 06:34 PM]
Mars to Wrap After One Season
The series will air its final episode on Wednesday, April 1.

[03/02/09 - 03:02 PM]
G4 Presents New Investigative Reporting Series "G4 Underground" Premiering Sunday, March 29
Morgan Webb hosts the series, which will tackle everything from real life superheroes to urban spelunkering to ninja schools to "brain 'roids."

[03/02/09 - 02:56 PM]
CW Plus Adds "The Brian Mcknight Show"
Other stations and groups signed on for the series include Tribune's WPIX-TV in New York and Weigel's WCIU in Chicago.

[03/02/09 - 02:14 PM]
Three-Time Emmy(R) Nominee Gail O'Grady and Michael Shanks Star in 'Living Out Loud,' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie Premiering May 2
Jessica Amlee and Alex Ferris also star in the original movie, a "family drama that reminds us that it's never too late to live a life without fear or regrets."

[03/02/09 - 02:13 PM]
24/7, "Russell Simmons" Return to HBO in April
"Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices" (Sunday, April 5) and "Pacquiao/Hatton 24/7" (Saturday, April 11) will both join the network next month.

[03/02/09 - 01:40 PM]
VH1 Casting More "Chance of Love," MTV Adds "Stage" to Thursdays
The Nick Lachey-produced "Taking the Stage" will roll out Thursday, March 19 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/02/09 - 01:27 PM]
We TV Celebrates All Things Bridal When It Presents ''We Go Bridal Week''
Plus: "The Ugliest Bridesmaid Dress" contest will give viewers a chance to win $5,000.

[03/02/09 - 01:26 PM]
HGTV Broadens Home and Lifestyle Offerings with Three Diverse New Weekly Series
The newcomers include "Leader of the Pack," "Man Land" and "Good Buy, Bad Buy?"

[03/02/09 - 01:10 PM]
Principal Photography on Live-Action/Cgi Original Movie Begins in Atlanta
Cartoon Network's first Ben 10 live-action movie scored over 13 million viewers during its Thanksgiving weekend premiere in 2007.

[03/02/09 - 01:09 PM]
ABC Is No. 1 on Sunday for the 3rd Straight Week with Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 1.

[03/02/09 - 12:59 PM]
Discovery, TLC Nix Three Series
Discovery has yanked "Adrenaline Rush Hour" while sister channel TLC has benched fellow newcomers "Heli-loggers" and "Real Estate Road Test."

[03/02/09 - 12:34 PM]
24 Becomes First-Ever Carbon Neutral Television Production
Through aggressive and innovative changes in its production practices, the show reduced the carbon emissions associated with its production by a staggering 43%.

[03/02/09 - 12:25 PM]
Jesse Stone Leads CBS to Sunday Win in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 1.

[03/02/09 - 12:21 PM]
All-New Discovery Series Celebrates the Ingenuity of Inventors and the Art of Selling Their Products
Billy Mays and Anthony "Sully" Sullivan star in "Pitchmen," premiering Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/02/09 - 10:47 AM]
Lifetime Television Announces Second Season Pick-Up of Hit Comedy Series Rita Rocks
The 20-episode order was announced today by JoAnn Alfano, Executive Vice President, Entertainment.

[03/02/09 - 09:40 AM]
CBS Brews Up Coffee Promotions to Celebrate Comedies with College Set
Central to the campaign are branded coffee cup sleeves designed to connect with students.

[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.







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[03/28/24 - 11:07 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion" Debuts April 9
The film uncovers the toxic culture of the teen brand Brandy Melville and the global ramifications of mass-produced clothing known as fast fashion.

[03/28/24 - 11:02 AM]
FX's "Welcome to Wrexham" Shifts Season Three Premiere Date
The May 2 premiere will include the first two episodes of the eight-episode season, with a new episode available each following Thursday.

[03/28/24 - 10:36 AM]
Claire Danes Will Reunite with "Homeland" Showrunner & Executive Producer Howard Gordon on the Netflix Limited Series "The Beast in Me"
A grieving author finds a new subject in a real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance. Her investigation spirals into a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.

[03/28/24 - 10:32 AM]
Roku Originals Reunites "The Real Bros of Simi Valley" for New Movie; Directed by Jimmy Tatro
"The Real Bros of Simi Valley: High School Reunion" is a continuation of the beloved original series, co-created by Jimmy Tatro and Christian Pierce, which became a social media phenomenon generating over a billion views across video platforms.

[03/28/24 - 10:04 AM]
Bravo Reveals Returning Cast for "The Real Housewives of New York City" Season 15
After a successful first bite out of the Big Apple, all six ladies of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" will return for season 15, including Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield.

[03/28/24 - 10:03 AM]
Matt Barnes and Anansa Sims Give a Close-Up Look at Navigating Love, Co-Parenting, Fame and More in New Series, "The Barnes Bunch," Premiering Friday, April 19 at 10PM ET on WE tv
This endearing new series follows NBA champion and successful Podcaster, Matt Barnes, alongside his fiancée, model and reality personality, Anansa Sims, as they navigate love, forgiveness, and personal growth while reconciling their past.

[03/28/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Dan Da Dan" - Official Trailer - Netflix Anime
This is the story of Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult freak.

[03/28/24 - 10:01 AM]
"Karamo" Renewed for Third Season in National Syndication
"Karamo" is hosted by reality television personality, author, actor, producer and activist Karamo.

[03/28/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Neal Brennan: Crazy Good" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Comedian Neal Brennan riffs in this stand-up special on crypto, social media flexes, sex compliments and the link between greatness and mental health.

[03/28/24 - 09:03 AM]
ESPN+ Unveils Major League Baseball Game Schedule for March and April
ESPN+ will stream a game every day in April, featuring all thirty Major League Baseball Clubs.

[03/28/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Jurassic World: Chaos Theory" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix After School
Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of "The Nublar Six" are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them.

[03/28/24 - 09:01 AM]
WWE on A&E Continues with Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Joining "WWE Rivals" & More "WWE's Most Wanted Treasures" & "Biography: WWE Legends"
Kicking off on Sunday, April 14, "WWE's Most Wanted Treasures" will feature WWE Hall of Famers Booker T, Mick Foley, and Lita as they hunt for iconic memorabilia and share the history behind some of the most famous items in WWE history.

[03/28/24 - 09:00 AM]
"The Omen" Complete Franchise, Streaming Now on Hulu
To celebrate the new theatrical release, catch up on the supernatural saga with all five films available to stream on Hulu!

[03/28/24 - 08:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the Official Trailer for Horror Anthology Series "THEM: THE SCARE" Starring Deborah Ayorinde, Luke James, Pam Grier, and More!
This second installment will consist of eight episodes and premieres on Thursday, April 25, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[03/28/24 - 08:16 AM]
Netflix Lights Up the Sky with 1,000 Drones to Reveal May 1 Launch Date for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Epic Saga, "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar"
In the series, arch nemeses Mallikajaan and Fareedan are locked in a battle for succession of Heeramandi, where courtesans reign as queens.