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[11/30/09 - 11:52 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Bless This Mess" (ABC)

[11/30/09 - 06:24 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 30
Updates include: TNT cancels "Raising the Bar"; Aunjanue Ellis joins CBS's "The Mentalist"; and Barry Sonnenfeld to helm ABC's "Farsi."

[11/30/09 - 03:27 PM]
CBS Program Advisory for Sundays, Effective DeC. 6
The Eye has pulled "Three Rivers" while "Cold Case" is permanently moving to Sundays at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/30/09 - 12:48 PM]
Kimberly Williams-Paisley to Star in the Lifetime Movie Network Original Movie Amish Grace
Tammy Blanchard and Matt Letscher also star in the project, due to premiere in the spring.

[11/30/09 - 12:43 PM]
Television Series and Non-Fiction Television Nominations for the 2010 Pga Awards
"30 Rock," "Californication," "Entourage," "The Office," "Weeds," "Breaking Bad," "Dexter," "Lost," "Mad Men" and "True Blood" are among the scripted nominees.

[11/30/09 - 12:41 PM]
G4 Brings Fans the Biggest and Most Daring "Ninja Warrior" Event in the Network's History with "American Ninja Warrior"
The eight-part event will air over the course of two Saturdays (December 12 and 19) starting at 6:00/5:00c.

[11/30/09 - 12:34 PM]
Ford Warriors in Pink Moves Into the CW Network's 90210 to Reach Younger Warriors in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
The partnership consists of several initiatives in the fight against breast cancer, including a special episode airing December 8.

[11/30/09 - 12:08 PM]
Planet Green Rings in the New Year with High Impact, International Series Acquisitions for 1st Quarter
BLOOD, SWEAT & TAKEAWAYS, BIG CHEF TAKES ON LITTLE CHEF, CONVICTION KITCHEN, BLOOD, SWEAT & T-SHIRTS and THE WOMAN WHO STOPPED TRAFFIC are among the additions.

[11/30/09 - 11:49 AM]
The World's Greatest Pro Figure Skaters Compete Live on "Thin Ice," Airing Over Two Nights in March 2010 on Abc
Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Kurt Browning will co-host the event with Kristi Yamaguchi and Dick Button serving as judges.

[11/30/09 - 11:39 AM]
Bravo's "Kell on Earth," Featuring Renowned Fashion Maven Kelly Cutrone, Premieres Monday, February 1 at 10 PM ET/PT
The series follows "one of America's most legitimate tastemakers" as she balances running her wildly successful fashion PR company, People's Revolution.

[11/30/09 - 11:23 AM]
Jo Dee Messina, Rod Stewart, Rob Thomas and the Muppets Join the Star-Studded Lineup for "Christmas in Rockefeller Center"
Jane Krakowski and Zachary Levi will co-host the annual special, airing Wednesday, December 2 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/30/09 - 10:13 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel" Outdraws NBC's "Fallon" by a Best-Ever 39% in Total Viewers
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 16-20.

[11/30/09 - 09:58 AM]
Dave and Craig Top Conan and a Pair of Jimmys
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 16-20.

[11/30/09 - 09:18 AM]
Syfy Orders Drama Series Based on Novella the Colorado Kid by Stephen King
Production is expected to begin on "Haven" in early 2010, for an anticipated 2010 premiere.

[11/30/09 - 09:07 AM]
ABC Beats Its Non-Sports Competition on Sunday by 19% in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, November 29.

[11/30/09 - 06:49 AM]
Interview: "Find My Family" Executive Producer Tom Forman

[11/28/09 - 08:42 AM]
ABC's "20/20" Is Friday's #1 TV Show
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, November 27.

[11/27/09 - 11:50 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Bunker Hill" (TNT)

[11/27/09 - 12:55 PM]
Networks Set Obama Plans for December 1
Among the changes: NBC bumps "The Biggest Loser" to 9:00/8:00c, pre-empting "The Jay Leno Show" for the first time.

[11/27/09 - 12:10 PM]
Exclusive: USA Rethinks Its January Plans
"White Collar," "Burn Notice" and "Psych" will each now occupy their own nights.

[11/26/09 - 11:35 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Ronna & Beverly" (Showtime)

[11/25/09 - 11:51 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Eastmans, The" (CBS)

[11/25/09 - 09:06 PM]
Karen Hauer and Victor Smalley Are Eliminated on "So You Think You Can Dance"
FOX details the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" elimination.

[11/25/09 - 02:29 PM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of NoV. 16-22
NBC spins the numbers for the week of November 16-22.

[11/25/09 - 11:10 AM]
NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' Celebrates the Holiday Season with Three Back-To-Back Shows in December
Blake Lively, Taylor Lautner and James Franco are on tap in the coming weeks.

[11/25/09 - 10:59 AM]
Exclusive Music from "Disney Prep & Landing" Available at the ABC Music Lounge
The site will exclusively debut the song "Jingle Jang and Jive" by "Lost" composer Michael Giacchino.

[11/25/09 - 10:58 AM]
Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation Airs Friday, December 4
Vanessa Williams hosts the ABC special, in which "some of the brightest stars of television, movies, music and sports, who share their favorite memories of Disney animation."

[11/25/09 - 09:45 AM]
Regis Philbin Returns to Millionaire for First-Ever Appearance as a Guest Host on the Weekday Version of the Game Show
The five-day stunt, airing November 30-December 4, will also feature Michael Gelman as the lifeline "Expert."

[11/25/09 - 09:24 AM]
Ncis: Los Angeles Notches Highest Adult 18-49 Rating Since Season Premiere
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 24.

[11/25/09 - 09:04 AM]
Animal Adventurer Donald Schultz Undertakes Global Mission for Rare Venom and Dna Samples in "Wild Recon"
The 10-part series premieres Tuesday, January 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/25/09 - 08:42 AM]
Hitting Season-Highs, Dwts Results Soars to the Top of Its Time Slot
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 24.

[11/25/09 - 06:41 AM]
President Obama and the First Lady Welcome Oprah Winfrey to the White House on "Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special," Airing Sunday, December 13 on Abc
The "intimate, informative and entertaining" hour-long special will include a one-on-one conversation with the President, marking the first time Oprah has interviewed him since he took office.

[11/24/09 - 11:53 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Ernesto" (FOX)

[11/24/09 - 06:33 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 24
Updates include: Warner Bros. clears "Judge Jeanine Pirro" for a third season.

[11/24/09 - 03:41 PM]
ESPN's Monday Night Football Wins the Night in Key Male and Adult Demos
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, November 23.

[11/24/09 - 03:05 PM]
FOX Announces 2009-2010 Midseason Schedule
The network details its lineup for the rest of the season.

[11/24/09 - 02:51 PM]
CBS Places First for the Week in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of November 16-22.

[11/24/09 - 01:07 PM]
USA's Fall Lineup White Hot
USA spins the numbers for the week of November 16-22.

[11/24/09 - 12:52 PM]
CMT Takes the Bull by the Horns in the All New One-Hour Special "Posse: The Young Guns of Pbr" Premiering Saturday, December 12 at 8pm ET/PT
The special "follows eight up and coming professional bull riders on their journey across America trying to become the next PBR champion."

[11/24/09 - 12:37 PM]
ABC Finishes No. 2 to a "World Series"-Inflated FOX in November in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the November sweeps period to date.

[11/24/09 - 12:28 PM]
HBO Sports Presents 24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona, a Four-Episode All-Access Series Chronicling His Preparation for the Daytona 500
The first non-boxing incarnation of the reality franchise will premiere Tuesday, January 26 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/24/09 - 12:08 PM]
The Music of Rock Legend Bob Seger to Play Exclusively Throughout "Cold Case" Episode, Sunday, DeC. 13
The featured Seger recordings are "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man," "Her Strut," "Rock and Roll Never Forgets," "Roll Me Away," "Night Moves," "Fire Down Below" and "Against the Wind."

[11/24/09 - 11:57 AM]
Total Drama Action's "Get Wrapped in the Drama" Promotion Builds Excitement for Finale
The animated franchise wraps its second season on Thursday, December 3 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/24/09 - 11:46 AM]
ABC Finishes No. 1 for the 2nd Week in a Row in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of November 16-22.

[11/24/09 - 11:40 AM]
FOX Headed Toward Biggest November Sweep Victory in Five Years!
FOX spins the numbers for the week of November 16-22.

[11/24/09 - 11:37 AM]
Twentieth Century FOX Home Entertainment Premieres Exclusive Trailer on Itunes: Family Guy: Something, Something, Something Dark Side
The special will be available beginning December 22 on iTunes the same day it's available on DVD and Blu-ray Disc.

[11/24/09 - 10:35 AM]
Wwe Tribute to the Troops Honors American Service Men and Women for the Second Annual Holiday Season
The one-hour special will air Saturday, December 19 at 9:00/8:00c on NBC.

[11/24/09 - 09:56 AM]
Monday Comedies Lead CBS to Win in Key Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, November 23.

[11/24/09 - 09:26 AM]
Exclusive: "Fringe" to Get Seven Week Hiatus
In its place, FOX plans to launch the midseason drama "Past Life."

[11/24/09 - 08:46 AM]
ABC Tops Monday for 6th Time in 7 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, November 23.







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[11/05/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Entertainment Studios Signs First Look Deal with Cottage Industry Entertainment
The deal encompasses a slate of scripted television series and feature films based on both original projects and literary adaptations, including "The Whittiers," the New York Times bestselling novel by Danielle Steel, which FOX has recently optioned for television adaptation.

[11/05/26 - 12:01 PM]
HBO Original Documentary "The Hotline" Debuts November 18
The film offers an unprecedented look inside an overdose prevention helpline Never Use Alone (NUA), which connects people using opioids with compassionate operators, acting as a fragile tether between life and death.

[11/05/26 - 10:31 AM]
Video: HBO Max Unveils Official Trailer for HBO Original Documentary Series "The Killing of the Golden Rooster" Debuting November 12
All three episodes will be available on HBO Max beginning November 12.

[11/05/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Clarkson's Farm" Star Kaleb Cooper Headlines New Series "Kaleb Off the Farm," Coming to Prime Video January 8
The show follows Kaleb's adventures Down Under as he heads from Diddly Squat Farm to the Outback, in search of farming gold in Australia.

[11/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
NBC Releases "The Rockford Files" Premiere Date & (760) JIM-ROCK Hotline
The premiere episode will air Saturday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT immediately following NBC's NFL telecast.

[11/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Docu-Comedy Series "Oobah: Scams for a Better Tomorrow" Debuts November 22
Known for his viral stunts, including creating London's #1-rated fake restaurant, Oobah Butler sets his sights on the world's biggest industries and most powerful institutions.

[11/05/26 - 09:30 AM]
"Yaga" Is the #1 Exclusive Series Launch in the History of AMC+
The series also charted as the #1 social drama across all U.S. TV and streaming on its premiere day.

[11/05/26 - 09:21 AM]
Video: "Get Huge: Looksmaxxing to Death" - Official Trailer - Hulu
What happened to Leo Longevity? From Academy Award winner Adam McKay comes a Hulu original documentary.

[11/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Style Wars" - Official Trailer - Hulu
72 fashion fanatics face off on a stage where looks, age, profession, experience, and fame mean nothing compared to the fit. Who will rise to the top?

[11/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
Hallmark Christmas Cruise 2027 to Set Sail Aboard Celebrity Reflection
With overwhelming fan demand leading to sold-out cruises every year since its inaugural sailings in 2024, the Hallmark Christmas Cruise is a can't-miss holiday tradition with joyful fun and immersive programming that create lasting memories.

[11/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Andrew Yancy Is Back in New Trailer for "Bad Monkey" Season Two
It will make its global debut on Apple TV with one episode on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through February 3, 2027.

[11/05/26 - 09:00 AM]
Chris Pratt to Receive King of Comedy Award at "CBS Presents Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (KCAs)"
Pratt will receive the coveted Silver Blimp in celebration of his career, before facing Nickelodeon's iconic slime.

[11/05/26 - 08:31 AM]
Record Breaking Comedian Nate Bargatze Sets Fourth Netflix Stand-Up Special "Good for Nathan"
The special, premiering November 24, was filmed in Fort Worth, Texas.

[11/05/26 - 08:01 AM]
Jonathan Pryce, James D'Arcy, Lena Olin, Camille Cottin, Alun Armstrong, Jessica Raine and Paul Ready join Sky Original "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
Produced by Left Bank Pictures, the eight-part mystery thriller is a timely evolution of one of the world's most celebrated literary thriller franchises, with the Millennium novels having sold more than 100 million copies worldwide.

[11/05/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Witness a Savage Homecoming in the Final Season of "Yellowjackets" Premiering November 20
"Yellowjackets" is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness.