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[07/30/09 - 11:34 PM]
FOX Adds "More to Love" Encores
Tuesday's opener will rebroadcast this Friday, July 31 at 8:00/7:00c as well as Monday, August 3 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/30/09 - 10:01 PM]
So You Think You Can Dance Top 4 Finalists Revealed
FOX details the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" elimination.

[07/30/09 - 08:25 PM]
HBO Renews Current Trio, Gives Status of Upcoming Slate
Plus: Larry David teases the upcoming season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

[07/30/09 - 06:41 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 30
Updates include: "House's" David Shore to redo "The Rockford Files" for NBC; Joey Lauren Adams visits Showtime's "Tara"; and Diane Keaton to topline a comedy for HBO.

[07/30/09 - 02:48 PM]
Syfy's Ghost Hunters International Sweeps Wednesday Night as the #1 Cable Program in Primetime for Adults 18-49!
Syfy spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 29.

[07/30/09 - 02:08 PM]
Emmy Nominee Amy Poehler to Guest-Star in First Two Episodes of NBC's New 'Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Thursday' on September 17 and 24
NBC will feature six new episodes of "Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Thursday" skewering today's top stories in live half-hour primetime shows.

[07/30/09 - 01:07 PM]
TLC Plans a Wedding with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos "Masters of Reception" Premieres August 18 at 10pm
The series takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Frungillo family and their booming New Jersey catering business.

[07/30/09 - 01:05 PM]
Syfy Names Andrew Plotkin as Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Syfy
In his new role, Plotkin will "work with the creative community across multiple platforms to find original voices and unique series concepts that fit the Syfy brand."

[07/30/09 - 01:04 PM]
Science Channel and Executive Producer Whoopi Goldberg Challenge Viewers to Head Games Beginning This October
Greg Proops hosts the series, which is due on Saturday, October 17.

[07/30/09 - 01:03 PM]
Id Launches Network's First Investigative Newsmagazine, on the Case with Paula Zahn
The newsmagazine is set to premiere on Sunday, October 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/30/09 - 01:03 PM]
Mike Rowe Returns to Discovery Channel for All-New Episodes of 'Dirty Jobs' in October and Is Hard at Work on Additional Projects Slated for 2010
A new series in development will "go to locations around the world profiling courageous men and women and the impact their work has had on their community and the world."

[07/30/09 - 01:02 PM]
Exploding Water Heaters, Duct Tape and Bullets, Oh My! Mythbusters Returns for a Fall Season Full of Premieres
The show's seventh season continues on Wednesday nights at 9:00/8:00c starting in October.

[07/30/09 - 01:01 PM]
Discovery Channel's 'Out of Egypt' Spans the Globe Unraveling Common Threads of Ancient Civilizations
The six-part series will now roll out on Monday, August 24 at 9:00/8:00c with back-to-back episodes.

[07/30/09 - 01:00 PM]
The Forecast Calls for Epic Weather on Discovery Raging Planet Reveals Mother Nature's Fury
The all-new event launches Sunday, August 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/30/09 - 12:59 PM]
Hold on for the Ride of Your Life Storm Chasers Returns for Third Season This Fall on Discovery
"STORM CHASERS has become appointment television with astonishing footage, terrifying excitement and unforgettable characters," said Discovery's John Ford.

[07/30/09 - 12:50 PM]
Food Network Will Annoint a New Iron Chef
The new season of "The Next Iron Chef" premieres Sunday, October 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/30/09 - 12:36 PM]
USA Network Greenlights Pilot "Covert Affairs"
Piper Perabo and Christopher Gorham topline the project, which comes from co-creators Matt Corman and Chris Ord.

[07/30/09 - 11:53 AM]
Award-Winning Comedienne and Actress Mo'Nique Makes a Highly Anticipated Return to BET for New Late Night Show Debut, 'The Mo'Nique Show,' Premiering This Fall
The nightly series is set to roll out on Monday, October 5.

[07/30/09 - 11:52 AM]
This Fall, BET Offers Hard-Working Americans the Chance to 'Pay It Off'
Kim Coles hosts the series, which premieres Wednesday, September 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/30/09 - 11:51 AM]
BET Goes 'Inside Dtp'
The newcomer "offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Atlanta music scene and the powerhouse record company DTP founded by Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon."

[07/30/09 - 11:50 AM]
BET News Travels to the Frontline of the Issues Devastating the African American Community with 'Heart of the City' Premiering Saturday, September 12, at 10:00 P.M.*
The series "will tell the stories of those most directly affected by leading issues in the African American community."

[07/30/09 - 11:49 AM]
BET's 'Pressure Cooker' and 'Bring Your A-Game' Headline BET and Viacom Education Initiatives
Both projects bow Saturday, September 12 starting at 7:00/6:00c.

[07/30/09 - 11:48 AM]
This Fall, Grammy(R) Award-Winning Artist Monica Makes Her Reality Debut with New Series 'Monica' on Tuesday, October 27, at 10:00 P.M.*
The docusoap launches Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/30/09 - 11:47 AM]
BET Posts +37% Total Viewership Increases in July 2009, Highest Year-Over-Year Gain Among All Ad-Supported Entertainment Cable Networks
BET spins the numbers for the month of July.

[07/30/09 - 11:47 AM]
Planet Green Expands Its Programming Breadth and Storytelling Scope with a Robust Development Slate and Pilot Strategy
Said slate includes the pilot BUFFALO WARRIORS, due to premiere in the fourth quarter of 2009.

[07/30/09 - 11:46 AM]
Brief in Length But Long on Entertainment, Planet Green Unveils Innovative Shorts Strategy
The series episodes, created in a variety of formats, from animation to personal interviews, will vary in length from 60 to 90 seconds.

[07/30/09 - 11:46 AM]
Tyrese to Narrate BET's Newest Docu-Drama, 'First In'
The 10-episode series premieres Friday, October 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/30/09 - 11:45 AM]
Live at the San Diego Comic-Con: "Ghost Whisperer"

[07/30/09 - 11:45 AM]
Planet Green Adds Five New Titles to Reel Impact Documentary Block
Planet Green will continue to acquire films to present in the block, with a total of 20-26 films signed by 2010.

[07/30/09 - 11:42 AM]
Let the Compost Fly and Drama Begin! Planet Green Debuts an All New Season of Living with Ed
The new season will premiere October 21 with "Ed and Rachelle taking on new challenges inside the home and out as they try to strike a balance between doing good and living well."

[07/30/09 - 11:37 AM]
Chef Emeril Lagasse Cooks Up Exciting Specials on Planet Green
20 new half-hour episodes and three hour-long specials are on tap in the coming months.

[07/30/09 - 11:35 AM]
Planet Green's Fall Schedule Explores New Programming Territory with Compelling Original Series, Specials and High Profile Acquisitions
"This fall our viewers will see an exciting and refreshing Planet Green emerge," said the network's Laura Michalchyshyn.

[07/30/09 - 11:20 AM]
Jeremy Piven to Host Wwe's Monday Night Raw(R) on USA Network, This Monday
This past Monday, NBA All-Star Shaquille O'Neal hosted RAW bringing in 5.77 million viewers.

[07/30/09 - 11:02 AM]
Dave Makes It Three in a Row
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of July 20-24.

[07/30/09 - 08:01 AM]
Green Day and P!nk Set to Make Triumphant Return to '2009 MTV Video Music Awards' Stage
"Last year I got to jump out of a window at the VMAs in LA," said P!nk. "This year I can't wait to blow the roof off Radio City in New York."

[07/30/09 - 12:07 AM]
Interview: "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Co-Stars Lisa Wu-Hartwell & Kandi Burruss

[07/29/09 - 06:18 PM]
Development Update: July 28-29
Updates include: Heather Stephens is "Forgotten" at ABC; Robert Knepper named series regular on "Heroes"; and "Swords" finds a home at Discovery.

[07/29/09 - 05:47 PM]
A Fantastic Finish: Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch Season Five Finale Caps Best Season in Key Demos Reaching Over 3.5 Million
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 28.

[07/29/09 - 05:20 PM]
Live at the San Diego Comic-Con: "Smallville"

[07/29/09 - 03:29 PM]
Live at the San Diego Comic-Con: "Supernatural"

[07/29/09 - 03:05 PM]
Syfy's 'Warehouse 13' Rules Tuesday with Series Highs as Top Scripted Drama
Syfy spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 28.

[07/29/09 - 02:41 PM]
ESPN Films Announces Eight More to "30 for 30" Filmmaker Roster
Films produced as part of the "30 for 30" project will begin airing on October 6 on ESPN.

[07/29/09 - 02:35 PM]
ABC Family's Hit Comedy Series "10 Things I Hate About You" Delivers Series Highs
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 28.

[07/29/09 - 02:14 PM]
Join "The Gleek Tour" This Summer
Cory Monteith, Lea Michele, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Dianna Agron and Mark Salling will make appearances exclusively at Hot Topic stores in select cities across the country.

[07/29/09 - 02:06 PM]
CMT Presents "Larry the Cable Guy's Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau"
The 90-minute holiday special will premiere Friday, November 20 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/29/09 - 12:56 PM]
Starz Pacts with Eric Schaeffer and Jill Franklyn for New Dramedy Set in Unlikeliest Place for Laughs
The show, tentatively titled "Failure to Fly," is set to debut in early 2010.

[07/29/09 - 12:53 PM]
Starz Ramps Up Original Productions Slate
Projects from Rob Thomas, Matthew McConaughey and Martin Lawrence are among its development roster.

[07/29/09 - 12:52 PM]
'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' to Premiere on Starz on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
The hour-long drama, shot on location in New Zealand, stars Andy Whitfield as the gladiator warrior hero Spartacus.

[07/29/09 - 12:50 PM]
Keith Carradine and Valerie Perrine Join Second Season of "Crash"
They'll join previously announced additions Eric Roberts, Tess Harper, Julie Warner, Dana Ashbrook and Linda Park.

[07/29/09 - 12:49 PM]
History(Tm) Announces Partnership Event with the People Speak Multi-Tiered Marketing and Programming Initiative
The project "focuses on the concept of democracy, based on the lives and experiences of ordinary Americans who, through their words and actions, changed the course of history."







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[12/18/25 - 10:15 AM]
Starz Acquires Action Drama "The Nowhere Man," Executive-Produced by and Starring "Power's" Naturi Naughton-Lewis, Set to Premiere January 16, 2026
In "The Nowhere Man," Lukas (Bonko Khoza), a former Special Forces mercenary crippled by PTSD, has turned his back on his violent past and is operating as a junk collector on the streets of Johannesburg.

[12/18/25 - 10:11 AM]
Tubi's Original Film "Terri Joe: Missionary in Miami" Premieres Exclusively on Tubi on January 30
In this wild farce, Southern Belle Terri Joe ventures to Miami to outrun wacky criminals and find a new church where she can atone for her sins.

[12/18/25 - 10:01 AM]
"The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball" Exclusive Holiday Art Debut & Two More Seasons Coming Soon
As a holiday gift to fans, Hulu has announced that "The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball" will return for two more seasons.

[12/18/25 - 09:31 AM]
"Today's" Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Hoda Kotb Set to Host NBC's Live Coverage of the 137th Rose Parade Presented by Honda
Plus: For the first time ever, The Rose Parade will broadcast live from 8-10 a.m. PT on Telemundo with hosts Penelope Menchaca and Carlos Calderon from Telemundo's "Hoy Dia."

[12/18/25 - 09:12 AM]
New Norwegian Family Drama "Stayer," Season 1 Exclusive US Debut Thursday, January 15, 2026 on Viaplay
"Stayer" is a gripping, character-driven drama about an aging rock musician confronting his greatest challenge: the sudden death of the mother of his child.

[12/18/25 - 09:00 AM]
Adult Swim Renews "Haha, You Clowns" for Two Additional Seasons
The relentlessly wholesome animated comedy from creator Joe Cappa follows the Campbell family - three doting teenagers, and their tenderhearted, recently widowed dad - as they navigate life's awkward, funny, and emotional moments together.

[12/18/25 - 08:39 AM]
TV One Announces Return of "Uncensored" with All Star Lineup, Premiering February 19
Among those featured this season: Anthony Anderson, Blair Underwood, Keke Palmer, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Shaunie Henderson, Tameka "Tiny" Harris, Kierra Sheard, Marlo Hampton, Rickey Smiley, Laz Alonso, Wood Harris, and Wendy Raquel Robinson.

[12/18/25 - 08:31 AM]
Harrison Ford to Be Honored with the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Ford will be presented with the union's top tribute at The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA, which will stream live on Netflix Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.

[12/18/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts the Trailer for "Tom Segura: Teacher"
Parenting fails. Blackout bar stories. Career regrets. Tom Segura explores the darkly funny side of life's most unpredictable lessons.

[12/18/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Together" - Trailer - Hulu
Dave Franco and Alison Brie star in the film, which streams December 31.

[12/18/25 - 08:01 AM]
Apple TV Unveils First Look at "Imperfect Women" Created by Annie Weisman
Starring and executive produced by Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington, the eight-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, March 18, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through April 29.

[12/18/25 - 07:53 AM]
TNT Sports to Exclusively Present 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic - New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers - Friday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET
South Florida will make hockey history bringing the traditional snow and ice elements of Winter Classic to loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins.

[12/18/25 - 07:13 AM]
Father-Daughter Duo Transform Ordinary Objects in "Building Outside the Lines," Premiering December 30 on Magnolia Network
Innovative builder Jared "Cappie" Capp transforms inventive builds into beautifully designed structures with the most creative person he knows - his teenage daughter.

[12/18/25 - 07:11 AM]
CNN Renews "Have I Got News For You" for a Fourth Season Premiering Saturday, January 24 at 9PM ET/PT
"Thank goodness we've got season four of our show to make sense of this perfectly normal time we're in where everything is stark-raving normal. A time in which everything is fine and nothing is wrong. Amen," said Wood Jr., Ruffin and Black in a joint statement.

[12/18/25 - 07:01 AM]
British Drama "Coldwater" Debuts on Paramount+ January 9
Created and written by David Ireland, the series follows stay-at-home dad John (Andrew Lincoln), who relocates his family from London to the remote Scottish town of Coldwater after a violent incident at a playground triggers a personal crisis.