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[03/30/09 - 06:08 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 30
Updates include: leads set for CBS's "Waiting to Die"; ABC orders "Diamonds," "The Shark Tank"; and Mary Steenburgen to find "Happiness" at CBS.

[03/30/09 - 04:37 PM]
FOX to Pair "Love," "Kitchen" This Summer
Newcomer "More to Love" will launch on Tuesday, July 28 at 9:00/8:00c following "Hell's Kitchen," network sources revealed this afternoon.

[03/30/09 - 04:36 PM]
HBO Books "True Blood" Return for June 14
In addition, the pay channel has released 10 teaser picks for the show's sophomore run.

[03/30/09 - 04:09 PM]
The Real World Says Goodbye to Brooklyn
Plus: "The Real World/Road Rules Challenge" returns on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/30/09 - 03:35 PM]
Disney/ABC Television Group and ESPN Reach Landmark Agreement to Showcase Premium Short-Form Content on Youtube
Channel roll out is scheduled to begin in mid-April for ESPN and early May for the Disney/ABC Television Group.

[03/30/09 - 12:41 PM]
Three-Time Golden Globe Nominee Treat Williams and Nancy Travis Star in 'Safe Harbor,' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie Premiering May 30
The original movie also stars Orson Bean, Charlie McDermott, Reiley McClendon and Sam Jones III.

[03/30/09 - 12:36 PM]
You Are Cordially Invited to Join Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence Starring in the Original Movie "My Fake Fiancé" Premiering April 19 on ABC Family
Nicole Tubiola, Diane Neal and Steve Schirripa also star in the film, "about two people who decide to get married for the money and gifts."

[03/30/09 - 12:34 PM]
Do You Ever Wish You Could Have a Do-Over? "Being Erica" Fans Can When Soapnet Airs a "Being Erica" Catch-Up Marathon, May 2 from 3p-9p
Episodes 6-11 will be shown, leading up to the final two episodes of the season (Episodes 12 and 13) airing Thursday, May 7 and Thursday, May 14.

[03/30/09 - 12:34 PM]
Popular Science Magazine and Science Channel Partner to Create Original Television Series Popular Science: The Future OF...
The 10-part series will make its world premiere on Science Channel and Science Channel HD in June.

[03/30/09 - 12:33 PM]
Investigation Discovery Greenlights on the Case with Paula Zahn
The 13-episode series is set to debut in October.

[03/30/09 - 12:31 PM]
ABC Is No. 1 on Sunday in Key Women
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 29.

[03/30/09 - 12:29 PM]
Starz Snares Its Spartacus!
Andy Whitfield is set as the title role, while Lucy Lawless also stars in the original series.

[03/30/09 - 12:26 PM]
BBC America - May Highlights
In addition to newcomers "Apprentice UK" and "Don't Tell the Bride," look for the return of "Hotel Babylon."

[03/30/09 - 12:21 PM]
Terrell Owens and the Bills Meet the Titans in Hall of Fame Game as "NBC Sunday Night Football" Kicks Off NFL Preseason
The August 9 showdown will be followed by Broncos/Bears on Sunday, August 30.

[03/30/09 - 11:43 AM]
Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards Is Biggest Ever!
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for Saturday, March 28.

[03/30/09 - 11:42 AM]
Viewers Flock to Nickelodeon's Most-Watched Series Premiere Ever -- the Penguins of Madagascar
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for Saturday, March 28.

[03/30/09 - 11:00 AM]
2009 Monday Night Football Preseason Schedule
Cardinals/Steelers kick things off on Thursday, August 13 with additional games on August 17, 24 and 31.

[03/30/09 - 10:05 AM]
Bravo's Mobile Initiatives Mark Triple Digit Year-Over-Year Growth
Bravo spins the digital numbers for the year to date.

[03/30/09 - 09:51 AM]
CBS Streaks to Fifth Consecutive Sunday Win in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 29.

[03/30/09 - 09:50 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution Has Sold Emmy and Golden Globe Winning Comedy "The Office" in More Than 93% of U.S.
The series has been sold in 50 of the nation's top 50 markets for a fall 2009 launch.

[03/30/09 - 09:37 AM]
Several Discovery Channel Fan Favorite Series to Return for Second Season
AMERICAN LOGGERS, DESTROYED IN SECONDS, HOW STUFF WORKS, TIME WARP and TREASURE QUEST are all due back for second seasons.

[03/30/09 - 09:16 AM]
ESPN's "30 for 30" Filmmaker Roster Expands; Four More Films Announced
Dan Klores, Barbara Kopple, Barry Levinson and Albert Maysles join previously announced directors Steve Nash, Mike Tollin, Billy Corben & Alfred Spellman and Spike Lee.

[03/30/09 - 08:45 AM]
ABC Cuts Its "Motherhood" Short
The series, like fellow midseason entries "Castle," "Cupid" and "The Unusuals," has been rolled back from its original 13-episode commitment.

[03/30/09 - 06:24 AM]
Larger-Than-Life Single Man Looks for "More to Love" on Fox
The unscripted series follows "a single average guy with a big waist and an even bigger heart as he romances several confident and secure plus-size women."

[03/30/09 - 12:05 AM]
Interview: "Greek" Creator Patrick Sean Smith

[03/27/09 - 06:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 27
Updates include: Tiffany "New York" Pollard lands a third series at VH1; ABC to remake "Ben Hur" as a mini-series; and FOX sets "Masterwork" leads.

[03/27/09 - 12:25 PM]
CBS Mobile Announces "Harper's Island" Free Application Now Availabe on Apple App Store
The pre-launch version of the application provides iPhone and iPod touch users with details on the terrifying history of HARPER'S ISLAND, as well as preview clips from the show.

[03/27/09 - 12:25 PM]
CBS Sports' Ratings Rise for Coverage of Regional Semi-Finals of 2009 Ncaa Men's Basketball Championship
CBS spins the numbers for its NCAA coverage to date.

[03/27/09 - 11:48 AM]
ABC Is Up Week to Week in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 26.

[03/27/09 - 07:02 AM]
'Access Hollywood' Host Billy Bush and 'My Name Is Earl' Star Nadine Velazquez to Host the 2009 Miss USA Pageant Live from Las Vegas on April 19th
Plus: Kevin Rudolf and The Veronicas are set to perform.

[03/27/09 - 12:19 AM]
Interview: "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's" Rib Hillis

[03/27/09 - 12:01 AM]
Summer Sizzles Beginning This May on Fox
"So You Think You Can Dance" and "Mental" will kick things off in May while a new season of "Hell's Kitchen" is due in July.

[03/26/09 - 09:45 PM]
NBC Chops "Block" After Three Weeks
"Block" was the least-watched program on Wednesday night for the second week in a row, save for a repeat of The CW's "90210."

[03/26/09 - 09:01 PM]
Michael Sarver Is Eliminated from the "American Idol" Competition
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[03/26/09 - 06:08 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 26
Updates include: Donald Sutherland to play patriarch on CBS's "The Eastmans"; Paul Wesley lands the male lead on The CW's "The Vampire Diaries"; and Joy Suprano has "100 Questions" at NBC.

[03/26/09 - 03:16 PM]
High School Reunion Scores Strongest Numbers to Date as the Much-Anticipated Secret Is Revealed
TV Land spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 25.

[03/26/09 - 01:22 PM]
NBC's 'Heroes' Cast Members, 'Band from TV' and the Show's Music Composers Support Autism Speaks Charity at the First Heroes for Autism Event on April 19 at the Avalon Hollywood
Greg Grunberg, Adrian Pasdar, James Denton, Jesse Spencer and Bob Guiney will be on hand to increase autism awareness and help raise funds for autism research.

[03/26/09 - 12:20 PM]
ABC Is Up Over the Year-Ago Wednesday on 7 of the Past 8 Weeks in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 25.

[03/26/09 - 12:12 PM]
USA Network to Present 2009 Wwe(R) Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The ceremony airs Saturday, April 4 at 10:00/9:00c, on the eve of the historic 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.

[03/26/09 - 10:55 AM]
Bravo Announces Presenters and Performers for the Second Annual "The A-List Awards"
The second annual event includes appearances by Gwen Stefani, Neil Patrick Harris, Jenny McCarthy, Emily Procter, Chelsea Handler, Tori Spelling, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, Kelly Rowland and more!

[03/26/09 - 09:44 AM]
Lady Antebellum, Miley Cyrus, Jamey Johnson, Reba Mcentire, John Rich and Lee Ann Womack Have Been Added to Perform on the "44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards" to Be Broadcast Live from Las Vegas, Sunday, April 5 on the CBS Television Network
They join previously announced performers Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Heidi Newfield, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Taylor Swift.

[03/26/09 - 07:02 AM]
Discovery Channel Worldwide Commissions Darlow Smithson to Create Epic Three-Part Special Event on Stephen Hawking
The event will "delve into the mind of the world's most famous living scientist and reveal the splendor and majesty of the universe as never seen before."

[03/26/09 - 12:10 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "In the Motherhood" (ABC)

[03/25/09 - 06:19 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 25
Updates include: Michelle Trachtenberg set for "Mercy" at NBC; Ian Somerhalder books "The Vampire Diaries" at The CW; and Josh Charles joins CBS's "The Good Wife."

[03/25/09 - 06:13 PM]
Interview: "Samantha Who?" Co-Creator Donald Todd

[03/25/09 - 04:09 PM]
Oxygen's "Bad Girls Club" Season Finale Becomes Cable's Number One Telecast of the Day Among W18-34
Oxygen spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 24.

[03/25/09 - 02:00 PM]
Saturday Night Live Springs Into April with the First of Two New Shows
First up: Seth Rogen with musical guest Phoenix on April 4.

[03/25/09 - 12:27 PM]
Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange Star in HBO Films' Grey Gardens, Debuting April 18
Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange topline the film, from director Michael Sucsy.

[03/25/09 - 12:19 PM]
ABC Announces the Airdate of Hollywood's Biggest Night, the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, on Sunday, March 7, 2010
The ceremony will once again take place at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood.

[03/25/09 - 12:17 PM]
The Hills Returns for Fifth Season on April 6th at 10:00pm ET/PT with More Unforgettable Surprises Than Ever
The new season "kicks off as Lauren gets the ultimate surprise when Stephanie brings Heidi to her birthday party."







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[11/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
"CMA Country Christmas," Hosted by Lady A, Returns Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 9/8c on ABC, Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
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[11/04/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[11/04/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[11/04/26 - 06:02 AM]
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[11/04/26 - 06:01 AM]
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[11/04/26 - 06:01 AM]
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[11/04/26 - 05:31 AM]
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After a lottery ticket changes their lives, Bhuvan and his middle-class family soon find themselves caught up in a series of comic mishaps.

[11/04/26 - 02:01 AM]
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A man walks into a police station with a confession, but soon reveals a larger scheme that sets off a twisted game connected to an impossible murder.

[11/03/26 - 03:57 PM]
Tami Roman Returns to Executive Produce and Star in Lifetime's Sequel to Its Highest-Rated Original Movie of 2026 - "Double Double Trouble 2" Set to Debut in 2027
Slated to premiere in 2027, Roman will reprise her role as identical twins Drea and Ali.

[11/03/26 - 03:01 PM]
USA Sports Delivers Most-Watched WNBA Playoff Game Ever; 3.3 Million Viewers Watch Valkyries Win Title in First-Ever Game 7
Viewership was up 128% vs. the 2025 WNBA Finals deciding game (LV-PHX Game 4).

[11/03/26 - 02:42 PM]
"College GameDay" Continues Historic Run Over Halloween at IU, ABC Takes Top Spot and Delivers Three of Top Five Most-Watched Games
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[11/03/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of October 26 - "Lupin" Part 4 Captures the No. 1 Spot in This Week's Top 10
"The One About Matthew Perry" debuted in the No. 1 spot on the English TV list, gathering 9.5 million views.

[11/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
CBS Up +12% from Its Week #2 Last Year - Network Places 14 of the Top 20 Series; Top Two Comedies; Top Three New Series
CBS episodes topped the Nielsen live plus 7-days of multiplatform viewership for the week of October 12-18.

[11/03/26 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix Announces Straight-to-Series Order for Coming-of-Age Adaptation "Prep"
The coming-of-age story is about scholarship girl Lee Fiora's high school years at Ault, a prestigious New England boarding school, and her journey to navigate friendship, crushes and class as a fish out of water among her privileged, confident classmates.