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[01/14/10 - 06:21 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 14
Updates include: Carla Gallo, Jose Zuniga join revamped "The Station" at FOX; and Thom Filicia to host Style's "Tacky House."

[01/14/10 - 04:07 PM]
Sunday Best Season 2 Finalists Latice Crawford and Jeff Spain Are Headed to the Chapel in BET's Brand New Reality Series 'Almost Married' Premiering Summer 2010
The series will "follow the relationship of two very different people with a common and strong love for God, family and music."

[01/14/10 - 04:06 PM]
Gospel Greats Donnie Mcclurkin and Yolanda Adams Join the All-Star Team of Judges for the Third Season of BET's 'Sunday Best'
The 10-week competition will venture to Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa for the first ever international auditions.

[01/14/10 - 04:05 PM]
Tiny & Toya Return to BET for Another Season of Growth, Determination and Heart on 'Tiny & Toya'
The show's second season is due back on Tuesday, April 13 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/14/10 - 04:04 PM]
BET Cruises Into High Gear with an All-New Reality Series, 'The Family Crews'
The newcomer launches Sunday, February 21 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/14/10 - 04:03 PM]
Dubose Entertainment and BET Chronicle the Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of NFL Star Michael Vick
The series premieres on Tuesday, February 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/14/10 - 04:02 PM]
Compelling Documentary 'Ten9eight' to Premiere on BET Sunday, February 7 at 12 Noon*
The special will also encore Monday, February 8 at 8:00/7:00c on Centric.

[01/14/10 - 04:01 PM]
Centric Premieres Two New Original Series 'Model City' and 'Keeping Up with the Jones'
The former launches Thursday, February 18 at 8:00/7:00c while the latter is due in April.

[01/14/10 - 02:50 PM]
Al Pacino Stars in a Film by Barry Levinson, HBO Films' You Don't Know Jack
Susan Sarandon, John Goodman, Danny Huston and Brenda Vaccaro also star.

[01/14/10 - 02:49 PM]
New HBO Drama Series Treme, Created and Executive Produced by David Simon and Eric Overmyer, to Debut in April
"What happens in New Orleans matters," said David Simon. "An ascendant society rebuilds its great cities."

[01/14/10 - 02:48 PM]
HBO Miniseries Presents the Pacific, an Epic Ten-Part Event
The mini-series will air on consecutive Sundays from March 14 through May 16 on the pay channel.

[01/14/10 - 02:47 PM]
A Family Is a Family Is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration Debuts JaN. 31, Exclusively on Hbo
The project is "a moving portrait of the remarkable diversity of families today that challenges stereotypes."

[01/14/10 - 02:44 PM]
Hbo/Cinemax Programming Overview
The pay channel gives a status update on all its various properties.

[01/14/10 - 02:40 PM]
Cinemax "See It Saturday" Films for Early 2010 Showcase Hollywood's Hottest Movies
X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, WATCHMEN: DIRECTOR'S CUT, I LOVE YOU, MAN, STATE OF PLAY, THE UNBORN and THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT are all due in the coming months.

[01/14/10 - 02:39 PM]
HBO Sports(R) Documentary Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals, Exploring Basketball's Fiercest Rivalry, Debuts March 6
"Larry Bird and 'Magic' Johnson are basketball royalty," says Ross Greenburg, president, HBO Sports.

[01/14/10 - 02:38 PM]
HBO Sports Begins Production on Broad Street Bullies, Documentary About the Legendary Championship Hockey Team
The project revolves around "the legendary Philadelphia Flyers Stanley Cup championship squads of the 1970s."

[01/14/10 - 02:37 PM]
Hbo2 Continues Its Weekly Wednesday Documentary Series in the First Half of 2010
Films on tap include THIS IS MY AFRICA, MAKING THE CROOKED STRAIGHT and AN OMAR BROADWAY FILM.

[01/14/10 - 02:35 PM]
HBO Sets Documentary Lineup for the First Half of 2010
AFGHAN STAR, REPORTER, GOOGLE BABY, SERGIO and A MOTHER'S COURAGE are among the featured titles.

[01/14/10 - 02:35 PM]
Spike Lee Returns to HBO for New Documentary Film Event, a Follow-Up to the Emmy(R)-Winning Film "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts"
The production begins shooting tomorrow in New Orleans and debuts on HBO this summer, marking the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

[01/14/10 - 01:51 PM]
Auteur, Filmmaker and Rock Musician Rob Zombie to Direct an Episode of "Csi: Miami," to Be Broadcast Monday, March 1
The episode marks Zombie's television directorial debut.

[01/14/10 - 01:23 PM]
Brooke Burke Named New Host of TV Land's Hit Reality Series 'She's Got the Look'
The show has also renewed partnerships with SELF Magazine and world-renowned modeling agency, Wilhelmina Models, Inc.

[01/14/10 - 01:00 PM]
CBS Renews "Ncis: Los Angeles" and "The Good Wife" for the 2010-2011 Season
"Two great new series, fronted by talented stars on one big night of television," said Nina Tassler.

[01/14/10 - 12:57 PM]
Curb Your Enthusiasm to Premiere on TV Guide Network with Full-Length Episodes as Originally Conceived by Legendary Show Creator and Star Larry David
The show's repeat run will begin Wednesday, March 10 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[01/14/10 - 12:53 PM]
Buckle Up for New Travel Channel Reality Competition, 'America's Worst Driver,' as a City Is Discovered Through Its Chaotic Streets
The newcomer premieres Sunday, March 14 at 10:00/9:00c and runs through May 9.

[01/14/10 - 12:51 PM]
Live from Miami on February 3, Man V. Food Kicks Off Travel Channel's New Lineup of Original Programming
Also on tap in the coming weeks: SAMANTHA BROWN'S TENTH ANNIVERSARY and FOOD WARS.

[01/14/10 - 12:51 PM]
ABC News' Coverage of Haiti Earthquake, Tonight Thursday January 14th
The one-hour special will replace tonight's previously announced repeat of "Grey's Anatomy" at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/14/10 - 12:24 PM]
Get to Know the "American Idol" Hollywood-Round Contestants Only at AmericanidoL.com
Fans can "find interviews with the Hollywood hopefuls who discuss what it means to make it to the next round, musical influences and what motivated them to audition."

[01/14/10 - 12:18 PM]
NBC Presents Post-Winter Olympics Primetime Schedule Beginning March 1
"Law & Order," "Parenthood," "Law & Order: SVU" and "The Marriage Ref" are all headed to 10:00/9:00c.

[01/14/10 - 12:06 PM]
ABC's "Kimmel" Draws It Best Numbers in 4 Weeks
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 4-8.

[01/14/10 - 11:26 AM]
TNT Orders Second Season of Critically Acclaimed Hit Series Men of a Certain Age
TNT has ordered 10 episodes for the second season.

[01/14/10 - 11:18 AM]
Science Channel Greenlights the Landmark Original Series Rebuilding Ground Zero (Wt), Executive Produced by Steven Spielberg
The six-part television event premieres on Science Channel in 2011.

[01/14/10 - 10:41 AM]
Introducing the Hub -- Discovery Communications and Hasbro Officially Unveil Children's Network Brand
The Hub, formerly Discovery Kids, will incorporate cherished Hasbro properties, including "Transformers" and "My Little Pony."

[01/14/10 - 10:37 AM]
Food Network Begins Production on New Reality Series Private Chefs of Beverly Hills
The six-episode series, due in April, follows Big City Chefs, "Beverly Hills' premiere private chef placement agency."

[01/14/10 - 10:27 AM]
Kristen Bell, Justin Bieber, Jeff Bridges, Miley Cyrus, Josh Duhamel, the Jonas Brothers, Norah Jones, Ke$ha, Ll Cool J, Ricky Martin, Carlos Santana and Ringo Starr Are the First Presenters Announced for "The 52nd Annual Grammy(R) Awards"
The annual event airs Sunday, January 31 on CBS.

[01/14/10 - 09:48 AM]
CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" Tops "The Tonight Show" in Viewers and Places First in Adults 25-54
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 4-8.

[01/14/10 - 09:18 AM]
Animal Planet Rolls Out New Summer Series Last Chance Highway and Renewal of Popular Hit Series Pit Bulls and Parolees
Al Roker is behind "Last Chance Highway," which "focuses on two individuals' monumental mission to give unwanted dogs one last chance for survival."

[01/14/10 - 09:16 AM]
Fans Wait with Bait-Ed BreatH... Animal Planet's Best-Performing Series Ever Returns for More Freshwater Horror in "River Monsters"
Seven new episodes are set to roll out starting Sunday, April 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/14/10 - 09:15 AM]
Primates and Big Cats and Snakes, Oh MY... Animal Planet Explores Cautionary Tales of Love Doomed from the Start
"Fatal Attractions," a three-part series, premieres Sunday, March 14 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/14/10 - 09:13 AM]
Investigation Discovery Uncovers True Love with New Series, Prison Wives, Starting Valentine's Day
Following its Valentine's Day premiere event, the series will regularly air Wednesdays at 10:00/9:00c starting February 17.

[01/14/10 - 09:12 AM]
Planet Green Moves to 24-Hour Schedule in 2q 2010
The change will take place on March 29, the beginning of the second quarter.

[01/14/10 - 09:11 AM]
Dancing Bears Not Just for Dead Heads: Meet Green Shaman, Wise Spirt of an Arctic Polar Bear in a New PlanetgreeN.com Animated Short Series
"Green Shaman," debuting February 15, is a new six-part animated 90-second short-form series on PlanetGreen.com

[01/14/10 - 09:10 AM]
Isabella Rossellini and the Yes Men Join the Planet Green Family as the Network Announces New Development Deals
The projects will air on the network during the brand new "Verge" primetime programming block.

[01/14/10 - 09:08 AM]
Planet Green Now Serving: Deep Fried Deer Head Dirty Socks with Rocks in Original World Premiere Series, Future Food
Homaro Cantu and Ben Roche host the series, due on Tuesday, March 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/14/10 - 09:07 AM]
Planet Green's Fresh and Irreverent Series, 'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' Puts a Spotlight on Two City Dwellers Who Leave Everything Behind to Go Country
The newcomer, from World of Wonder, premieres Wednesday, June 16 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/14/10 - 09:05 AM]
Discovery Channel's World Premiere Original Series 'Worst Case Scenario' Gives Viewers Urban Survival Skills to Use in Everyday Life
Bear Grylls hosts the series, which "teaches viewers the skills needed to succeed in urban survival situations that could arise without warning."

[01/14/10 - 09:04 AM]
The Emmy(R) Award-Winning Atlas Returning Franchise Takes Viewers Into the Fourth Dimension of Time Travel (In 3d!)
The three-hour special event "transports viewers through millions of years of evolving geology and climate - past, present and future."

[01/14/10 - 09:02 AM]
Discovery Channel's Landmark 11-Part Series Life Tells the Intimate Stories of Some of the Most Spectacular and Bizarre Plants and Animals on the Planet
The 11-part series airs Sundays from March 21 through April 18 with two episodes each night.

[01/14/10 - 08:48 AM]
ABC's Wednesday Comedies Hold Strong Against Idol Premiere
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 13.

[01/14/10 - 08:01 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Hires Kent Alterman as Head of Original Programming and Production
Alterman was previously the head of the network's New York development office until his departure in 2001.

[01/14/10 - 07:32 AM]
Interview: "Celebrity Rehab" Executive Producer Drew Pinsky







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[02/12/26 - 09:02 AM]
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The series will feature unprecedented off-court access, exclusive game footage and interviews, and coverage of key regular season, conference and postseason matchups in the Big 12 and Big Ten.

[02/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[02/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[02/12/26 - 09:00 AM]
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[02/12/26 - 08:53 AM]
FOX Entertainment Names Sophie Leonard Executive Vice President, Unscripted at FOX Television Network
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[02/12/26 - 08:51 AM]
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[02/12/26 - 08:45 AM]
"John and Carolyn - Love, Beauty and Loss" Premieres Tuesday, Feb. 17, on ABC and Streams Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
The new, one-hour special examines how love, ambition and legacy collided under an unrelenting public spotlight throughout JFK Jr. and Carolyn's relationship and tragic deaths in the 1990s.

[02/12/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" - Season 8 - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[02/12/26 - 08:09 AM]
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[02/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[02/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[02/12/26 - 08:00 AM]
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[02/12/26 - 07:02 AM]
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FOX will broadcast its first game as Team USA plays its opening game against Brazil at Daikin Park in Houston on Friday, March 6 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/12/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "That Night" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a young, naïve single mother gets embroiled in a murder during an island getaway, her sisters rush to help. But they only make things worse.

[02/12/26 - 06:01 AM]
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The limited series explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century.