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    [thursday, july 30, 2009]    
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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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[10/23/25 - 10:04 AM]
"Merry Little Mystery" - Starring Jordin Sparks & Keon Alexander Streaming on The Roku Channel November 19th
Natasha Maxwell spends the holidays at her grandparent's house in the tiny town of Roundtop, where she grew up.

[10/23/25 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "One to One: John & Yoko" Debuts November 14
A rare and revelatory inside look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono's first year in New York City in the early 1970s, the film delivers an immersive, cinematic experience that brings to life a chapter of explosive creativity and political activism in their lives.

[10/23/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday" (2025) Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Celebrity bakers Baron Davis, Cheri Oteri, Oliver Hudson, and Janelle James swap the spotlight for spatulas, as they take on three holiday-themed challenges and vie for the coveted Star Baker crown.

[10/23/25 - 09:01 AM]
Country Music Icon Reba McEntire Set to Take the Stage as Host of "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Special
The annual two-hour telecast will air live Wednesday, December 3 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and simulcast on Peacock.

[10/23/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Selling The OC" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The OC agents are back and ready to establish their office as the top brokerage within the Oppenheim Group.

[10/23/25 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer for New Revenge Thriller, "Malice," Starring David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall
All episodes of Malice premiere exclusively on Prime Video on November 14 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[10/23/25 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "The New Yorker at 100" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hard-hitting journalism. Era-defining fiction. Witty cartoons. The New Yorker marks its 100th anniversary with this look at its past, present and future.

[10/23/25 - 06:01 AM]
"Stranger Things" Series Finale Coming to Netflix and Select Theaters for Fan Events on December 31 & January 1
The screenings will take place in over 350 theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting on December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm PT, timed to the finale's global premiere on Netflix, and run through January 1, 2026.

[10/23/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Fires Up the Final Trailer and Key Art Ahead of "Landman's" Season Two Premiere on November 16
In season two, as oil rises from the earth, so do secrets - and Tommy Norris's (Billy Bob Thornton) breaking point may be closer than he realizes.

[10/23/25 - 05:30 AM]
Peacock Debuts New Original Docuseries "Tiffany Haddish Goes Off" Premiering November 13
The docuseries follows Emmy award-winning comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish journeys to Africa on a four-week-long girls trip with her three closest childhood friends Selena Martin, Shermona Long, Sparkle Clark.

[10/23/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Mango" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An ambitious hotelier and her reluctant daughter take a trip to Málaga, where they find what they've been craving in a farmer's idyllic mango orchard.

[10/22/25 - 03:06 PM]
FOX Sports Delivers Most-Watched ALCS Game Since 2017
9,028,000 viewers tuned in across FOX, FS1, FOX Deportes & FOX Sports streaming services for the Toronto Blue Jays' ALCS Game 7 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

[10/22/25 - 01:23 PM]
Great American Media to Broadcast the 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Great American Family will exclusively air the special on Friday, December 5 at 8 p.m. ET and stream on Great American Pure Flix until January 31, 2026.

[10/22/25 - 01:18 PM]
Apple Original Films Lands "Sponsor," New Psychological Thriller Starring and Co-Written by Jason Segel
In "Sponsor," Peter (Segel) makes a big mistake when he gets behind the wheel after partying too hard.

[10/22/25 - 10:03 AM]
Bravo's "Married to Medicine" Premieries with a Double Dose of Drama and Shade on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Returning this season are Dr. Jackie Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Toya Bush Harris, Quad Webb and Dr. Mimi Sanders.