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[07/08/09 - 11:30 PM]
LaTV Fest: Producers Give Their State of the TV Union

[07/08/09 - 06:47 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 8
Updates include: "30 Rock's" off-network sale to clear $800,000 per episode; and Maiara Walsh is the latest to gain regular status on ABC's "Desperate Housewives."

[07/08/09 - 03:56 PM]
'Warehouse 13' Opens Its Doors for Syfy Viewers as #1 Cable Program Tuesday Night
Syfy spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 7.

[07/08/09 - 03:16 PM]
Launch of Original Series "10 Things I Hate About You" Becomes ABC Family's No. 1 Comedy Debut Ever
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 7.

[07/08/09 - 03:02 PM]
NBC Sends "Road Trip" to Mondays
The series will head to Mondays at 8:00/7:00c effective immediately with encores of "America's Got Talent" taking over on Tuesdays at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/08/09 - 02:56 PM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution Has Sold Emmy and Golden Globe Winning Comedy "30 Rock" in Off-Network Syndication
In addition to Comedy Central, the series has been sold to the Fox Television Stations and Tribune Broadcasting stations in the nation's top markets.

[07/08/09 - 01:06 PM]
ABC Takes Second on Tuesday with Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 7.

[07/08/09 - 11:39 AM]
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Celebrity Editions Begin Friday, July 10, on Fox
Larry the Cable Guy, Jack Hanna, Star Jones, Bill Goldberg, Sugar Ray Leonard and Dean Cain are among the featured guests.

[07/08/09 - 10:16 AM]
Dollhouse Premieres Friday, September 25, on Fox
The network confirms its fall scheduling changes from yesterday.

[07/08/09 - 09:52 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Acquires Off-Net Rights to '30 Rock'
The all-comedy channel will launch the series with five seasons beginning in the fall of 2011.

[07/08/09 - 08:54 AM]
Bravo's 'Top Chef: Las Vegas' Premieres WeD. August 26 at 9 PM ET/PT
"Las Vegas has become a culinary destination - some of the world's best chefs and restaurants are here - so it's only fitting that our newest season was the best yet," said Tom Colicchio.

[07/08/09 - 08:42 AM]
Brits and Canucks and Comedy Central(R), Oh My! 'Fonejacker' Meets America and 'Kenny VS. Spenny' Makes a Welcome Return on Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 A.M.*
"Fonejacker" is a British prank show featuring "undercover video footage, Monty Python-esque animations and visual on-screen wordplay."

[07/08/09 - 08:24 AM]
CBS's Summer Hit "Big Brother" Returns on Multiple Platforms, Premiering Thursday, July 9
CBS details its ancillary offerings for the new season, including Twitter updates "from a production insider."

[07/08/09 - 08:20 AM]
Who Will Win in Chefs VS. City?
Food Network's latest original series bows Friday, August 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/08/09 - 07:05 AM]
Stars to Light Up the 2009 Espys Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson
Omar Epps, Seth Meyers, Rashida Jones, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Zachary Quinto and Andy Samberg are among the featured presenters.

[07/08/09 - 06:59 AM]
TLC's Hit Series "Toddlers and Tiaras" Returns for the Crown
The new season launches Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/08/09 - 06:39 AM]
The Black Eyed Peas to Perform at "Teen Choice 2009" Monday, August 10, on Fox
Plus: a second wave of nominees is announced.

[07/07/09 - 06:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 7
Updates include: Andrea Bowen to return to ABC's "Desperate Housewives"; HBO to develop Jeffrey Eugenides's "Middlesex" as a series; and Jane Lynch to depart Starz's "Party Down."

[07/07/09 - 04:51 PM]
FOX Bumps "Dollhouse," "Truth" Back a Week
The network plans to encore "Glee's" season premiere on September 18, pushing "Dollhouse's" return to September 25.

[07/07/09 - 01:04 PM]
Pawn Star$ Premieres Sunday, July 19 at 10pm ET on History(Tm)
The series "takes viewers inside the doors of the only family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men from the Harrison family amusingly clash while running the business together."

[07/07/09 - 01:03 PM]
VH1 and History(Tm) Unite to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock with an Original Documentary Event "Woodstock: Now & Then"
The two-hour documentary will premiere on Friday, August 14 at 9pm on VH1 and VH1 Classic and on Monday, August 17 at 8pm on History.

[07/07/09 - 12:50 PM]
NBC's Smash Hit Series 'America's Got Talent' Heats Up the Summer!
NBC spins the numbers for the series to date this season.

[07/07/09 - 12:17 PM]
ABC Places 2 of the Top 5 TV Programs During the Week in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 29-July 5.

[07/07/09 - 12:16 PM]
ABC's Is No. 1 on Monday Night Among Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, July 6.

[07/07/09 - 12:12 PM]
Ion Television's Second Quarter Primetime Viewership Grows Year Over Year Across Every Hour
ION spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2009.

[07/07/09 - 12:02 PM]
CBS Places First in Viewers for the Third Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for the week of June 29-July 5.

[07/07/09 - 12:01 PM]
CBS Wins Monday in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, July 6.

[07/07/09 - 11:26 AM]
NBC Ties for #2 in 18-49 for the Week of June 29-July 5, as 'America's Got Talent' Ranks #1 for the Week in 18-49 and #1 and #2 in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 29-July 5.

[07/07/09 - 10:51 AM]
CBS to Hold "Flashpoint" Until 2010
Previously set for Friday, July 17, the Canadian import will now return at midseason.

[07/07/09 - 10:38 AM]
NBC.com Helps Fans Make the Most of Summer with Online Full Episodes
For the first time in its history, full episodes of summer blockbuster "America's Got Talent" are streaming on NBC.com.

[07/07/09 - 09:48 AM]
Keep Cool in August with U.S. Premiere Seasons of Skins and Top Gear on BBC America
"Skins" returns Thursday, August 6 while "Top Gear" is back on Monday, August 17.

[07/07/09 - 08:06 AM]
It's a New Night and New Time for Season Four of MTV's Hit Series 'Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew'
Originally set for Thursday, August 6, the new season will now roll out on Sunday, August 9.

[07/07/09 - 07:15 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" Picked Up for a Third Season
Production for season three will begin this fall, and the network is currently casting for additional Housewives.

[07/07/09 - 12:36 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Mercy" (NBC)

[07/07/09 - 12:09 AM]
Interview: "Great American Road Trip" Host Reno Collier

[07/06/09 - 06:14 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 6
Updates include: Mekhi Phifer and Jennifer Beals back on FOX's "Lie to Me"; Noah Hawley gets a blind script commitment from ABC Studios; and Incubator lands a second series at WE tv.

[07/06/09 - 05:55 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Eastwick" (ABC)

[07/06/09 - 01:58 PM]
Christian Slater Joins ABC's "The Forgotten"
He'll take over for Rupert Penry-Jones as Alex Donovan on the newcomer.

[07/06/09 - 12:34 PM]
HBO Documentary Films Presents a Provocative Slate of Original Specials Every Monday Night This Summer, July 13 Through SepT. 7
TEDDY: IN HIS OWN WORDS kicks things off on July 13 with THE LAST TRUCK: THE CLOSING OF A GM PLANT rounding out the summer on September 7.

[07/06/09 - 09:40 AM]
The CW's "Easy Money" to Also Get Summer Wrap-Up
The series will return Sunday, July 26 at 7:00/6:00c, one week after "Valentine" wraps its swan song.

[07/06/09 - 09:24 AM]
Jim Caviezel, Jamie Campbell-Bower & Lennie James Descend on Comic Con 2009 to Present AMC's Epic Mini-Series "The Prisoner"
The six-part mini-series launches in November.

[07/06/09 - 08:42 AM]
Joan Rivers Will Be Seeing Red ... Kathy Griffin Named Roast Master - the 'Comedy Central(R) Roast of Joan Rivers' to Tape on Sunday, July 26
"It will be my distinct pleasure to honor a true comedy legend. The One and Only, The Great, Joan Rivers," said Griffin. "I mean, not that Pam Anderson wasn't a comedy legend or anything..."

[07/06/09 - 12:05 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Warehouse 13" (Syfy)

[07/03/09 - 01:27 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Happy Town" (ABC)

[07/02/09 - 10:01 PM]
Karla Garcia and Vitolio Jeune Are Eliminated on "So You Think You Can Dance"
FOX details the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" elimination.

[07/02/09 - 06:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 2
Updates include: Piper Perabo cast in USA's "Covert Affairs"; Hilary Duff to guest on The CW's "Gossip Girl"; and four broadcast pilots have cast options extended.

[07/02/09 - 01:28 PM]
Reese Witherspoon Presents "Legally Blondes," the Third Installment of the Popular "Legally Blonde" Franchise, Making Its Television Premiere on Sunday, August 2, on ABC Family
"The Suite Life of Zack & Cody's" Becky Rosso and Milly Rosso star as Elle's cousins, Izzy and Annie Woods, in the small screen take.

[07/02/09 - 01:26 PM]
Director Leon Vance, Played by Rocky Carroll on "Ncis," to Appear in the New Fall Series "Ncis: Los Angeles"
"Rocky Carroll is an essential and beloved part of the NCIS team as Director Leon Vance," said executive producer Shane Brennan.

[07/02/09 - 01:01 PM]
Sci Fi to Unveil Fully Immersive and Interactive 'House of Imagination' Brand Film Marking Syfy Evolution
Stars from "Warehouse 13," "Eureka," "Ghost Hunters," "Caprica," "Sanctuary," "Stargate Universe" and "Destination Truth" are featured.

[07/02/09 - 11:39 AM]
ABC Improves Its Wednesday Performance Year to Year Among Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 1.







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[11/12/25 - 12:02 PM]
"The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" Anchors NBC's Midseason Lineup
The series, from creators Robert Carlock and Sam Means, will debut with a one-hour premiere on Monday, February 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT before moving to its regular timeslot the following week on Monday, March 2 at 8:30 p.m.

[11/12/25 - 12:01 PM]
TLC Sets January Premiere Date for Three-Part Docuseries Unpacking Allegations Against "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" Star Mary Cosby and Her Church
"The Cult of the Real Housewife" will premiere Thursday, January 1 from 8-11PM ET/PT on TLC.

[11/12/25 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Little Disasters" with Diane Kruger Premieres December 11 on Paramount+
The six-part psychological thriller adapted from the bestselling novel by Sarah Vaughan will premiere all episodes on Thursday, December 11, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, GSA, Italy and Latin America.

[11/12/25 - 12:00 PM]
"The Family McMullen," Starring Edward Burns, Connie Britton, and Tracee Ellis Ross, Debuts December 5 on HBO Max
30 years after Edward Burns' "The Brothers McMullen" wowed critics and audiences with its exploration of the lives and struggles of three Irish American brothers from Long Island, New York, the family returns in the long-awaited follow-up.

[11/12/25 - 10:02 AM]
Season Two of the HBO Original Late-Night Comedy Series "It's Florida, Man." Debuts November 28
Featuring candid accounts from everyday Floridians playfully recreated by a rotating cast of actors and comedians, this hilarious and irreverent series sheds light on the viral, wacky, and weird. With equal parts humor and heart.

[11/12/25 - 10:01 AM]
Derek Hough to Host "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular" Airing Monday, Dec. 1, on ABC and Next Day on Hulu and Disney+
Featured performers include Gwen Stefani, Nicole Scherzinger, Trisha Yearwood, and more.

[11/12/25 - 09:31 AM]
Netflix Announces Michelle Monaghan Is Hitting the Ice in a New Hockey Series
For the town of South Dorothy, Minnesota, hockey is everything - until a tragic loss knocks the legs out from under the high school's legendary team.

[11/12/25 - 08:54 AM]
Here's Your First Look at "Living the Dream": A New Netflix Animated Workplace Sitcom from George Gendi and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe
Starring George Gendi, Javone Prince, Julia Davis, Tom Stourton, Ellie White, Ambika Mod, Chris Diamontopoulos, Stavros Halkias, and more.

[11/12/25 - 08:51 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Start Times for 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge Races, Starting on Sunday, June 28
Highlights of the In-Season Challenge include three Sunday races under the lights.

[11/12/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this joyful short documentary, children at a Ugandan orphanage find healing, spread hope and achieve global acclaim - one viral dance video at a time.

[11/12/25 - 08:27 AM]
ABC Scores Top Game of the Week for the 10th Straight Week; "College GameDay" Posts Week 11 Growth and Record Season Rolls On
LSU-Alabama (7.5 million viewers) was the most-watched game of the week, followed by Texas A&M-Missouri (4.9 million) and BYU-Texas Tech (4.0 million) among the top five.

[11/12/25 - 08:05 AM]
Roku Originals Huddles Up with Eva Longoria, Skydance Sports, NFL Films, Alfred Street Industries, and Hyphenate Media Group for New Series "NFL Hometown Eats" (wt)
The three-part series will kick off with executive producer Eva Longoria alongside an NFL player from her favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys.

[11/12/25 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Trailer for the Final Installment of "WondLa"
Hailing from Skydance Animation and based on Tony DiTerlizzi's New York Times bestselling book series "The Search for WondLa," the series is showrun and executive produced by Bobs Gannaway.

[11/12/25 - 07:11 AM]
"USA Sports" Announced as New Brand and Division Name for Versant's Sports Portfolio
In total, USA Sports will present more than 10,000 hours of event, studio, and original sports programming across USA Network, Golf Channel, and CNBC in 2026.

[11/12/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Tell Me Softly" (Dimelo Bajito) - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The Di Bianco brothers are back and nothing will ever be the same.