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[02/08/10 - 06:52 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 8
Updates include: "Friday Night Lights" alums land pilots; Michael Chiklis to be part of ABC's "No Ordinary Family"; and Daniel Dae Kim stays in "Hawaii" for CBS.

[02/08/10 - 04:33 PM]
Super-Sized Smallville Scores Super Friday Ratings for the Cw
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, February 5.

[02/08/10 - 04:01 PM]
CBS to Air Encore Presentation of "Undercover Boss" Premiere Episode on Friday, FeB. 12
Rebroadcasts of "Surviving Survivor" and "NUMB3RS" will bookend the night.

[02/08/10 - 01:50 PM]
The CW Announces the Midseason Debuts of "High Society" on Wednesday, March 10, and "Fly Girls" on Wednesday, March 24
The duo will follow the new season of "America's Next Top Model."

[02/08/10 - 01:40 PM]
America's Next Top Model Welcomes André Leon Talley, One of the Most Influential Members of the Fashion World, as a New Judge in Cycle 14 of the Hit Series
Plus: the series now returns with a 90-minute premiere on Wednesday, March 10 (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET).

[02/08/10 - 12:41 PM]
NBC Announces Season Finale Dates
Said dates extend all the way to Tuesday, May 25 with the season's climactic episode of "The Biggest Loser."

[02/08/10 - 12:25 PM]
38.6 Million Viewers Watch "Undercover Boss"
CBS further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 7.

[02/08/10 - 11:57 AM]
CBS Sports' Coverage of Super Bowl Xliv Is Most-Watched Program in Television History
CBS further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 7.

[02/08/10 - 11:24 AM]
The Police Women of Maricopa County Hit the Ground Running
TLC confirms the return date of its "Police Women" franchise.

[02/08/10 - 10:29 AM]
ABC.com Users Get "Lost," Tallying More Than 580,000 Episode Starts of "Lost's" Season 6 Premiere on Wednesday
ABC spins the digital numbers for the show's season premiere.

[02/08/10 - 10:28 AM]
Jimmy Kimmel Live to Broadcast Fifth Consecutive Post-Academy Awards(R) Special, Sunday, March 7 on Abc
Previous celebrations have welcomed Hollywood's biggest movie stars, including Mel Gibson, Jon Stewart, Ellen Degeneres and Ben Affleck.

[02/08/10 - 10:08 AM]
She's Back! Break Out Bad Girl Tanisha Returns to Oxygen for First Ever Online After Show
The network's first ever online "After Show" will stream Tuesday, February 9 at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/08/10 - 09:26 AM]
NBC to Deliver Special One-Hour Baby Episode of 'The Office' on March 4 (9-10 P.M. Et)
"The Delivery Part 1 and 2" will feature the birth of Jim and Pam's child.

[02/08/10 - 09:20 AM]
Faith Evans Returns: The First Lady of Hip Hop Joins Forces with E1 TV and E1 Music to Star in Reality Show It's All About Faith
The series will chronicle Evans's return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus.

[02/08/10 - 09:02 AM]
Emily Rose Joins Syfy's "Haven"
The cable channel confirms the casting of the lead role.

[02/08/10 - 08:00 AM]
Bio Channel Presents "Scott Hamilton: Return to the Ice"
The two-hour special airs Monday, March 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/08/10 - 07:51 AM]
CBS Sports' Coverage of Super Bowl Xliv Scores Highest Rating in 23 Years
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 7.

[02/08/10 - 12:03 AM]
Interview: "House" Creator David Shore

[02/08/10 - 12:02 AM]
Interview: "The Buried Life" Co-Stars Ben Nemtin & Jonnie Penn

[02/06/10 - 09:18 AM]
ABC's Friday Shows Hit Season Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, February 5.

[02/05/10 - 07:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 5
Updates include: Enrique Murciano, Laura Prepon join ABC pilots; Bret Harrison returns to FOX with comedy pilot; and David Goyer steps down from ABC's "FlashForward."

[02/05/10 - 03:51 PM]
Henry Winkler Set to Appear in USA Network's Royal Pains
Plus: the show's sophomore run has been expanded to 18 episodes.

[02/05/10 - 12:36 PM]
On a Hot Streak, the CW's Vampire Diaries Stakes Out First Or Second in the Hour Among Key Young Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, February 4.

[02/05/10 - 12:21 PM]
Sundance Channel to Premiere Eight-Part Comedy Series "Chandon Pictures" on Friday, March 26 at 9:00pm ET/PT
The Australian import will air back-to-back episodes for four weeks.

[02/05/10 - 12:20 PM]
Sundance Channel to Premiere the Devil and Daniel Johnston as Part of March Documentary Event "Tortured Genius"
The five films will air Mondays at 11:00/10:00c in March.

[02/05/10 - 10:45 AM]
'Sos Saving Ourselves-Help for Haiti' Announces New Musical Performances and Celebrity Participants to Superstar Lineup
Wyclef Jean, Justin Bieber, Keri Hilson, Chris Brown, Jazmine Sullivan, Pitbull, Akon, Ludacris and Mary J Blige are among the participants.

[02/05/10 - 09:56 AM]
CBS Wins Thursday in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, February 4.

[02/05/10 - 08:43 AM]
ABC Wins First Night of February Sweep in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 4.

[02/05/10 - 07:14 AM]
A&E Presents the New Real-Life Series "Kirstie Alley's Big Life"
"This show has been cathartic for me...shown me who I really am...again," says Alley, "And it's really freaking funny."

[02/05/10 - 07:07 AM]
Ryan O'Hara Leaving as President of TV Guide Network and TVguidE.com for New Opportunity
Jon Feltheimer and Allen Shapiro will oversee the channel following O'Hara's exit.

[02/04/10 - 06:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 4
Updates include: Gary Cole is "Uncle Nigel" for TBS; HBO's "True Blood" adds a 15th role for season three; and Emily Rose to topline Syfy's "Haven."

[02/04/10 - 05:24 PM]
TLC Renews "Police Women," Orders "Hennon Family"
Both series will roll out in the coming month.

[02/04/10 - 02:29 PM]
The Inbetweeners Keeps People Laughing with Season One Finale, Season Two U.S. Premiere
Season two premieres Wednesday, February 24 at 9:30/8:30c, just one week after its freshman run concludes.

[02/04/10 - 02:08 PM]
Bravo's "Shear Genius" Makes Waves in Season Three with Its Highest Rated Season Premiere Ever
Bravo spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 3.

[02/04/10 - 02:06 PM]
Jeff Margolis to Executive-Produce "Countdown to the Oscars(R) 2010"
The show will air on Sunday, March 7 at 5:00 p.m., PT, immediately preceding the Oscar(R) telecast.

[02/04/10 - 12:31 PM]
HGTV Follows the Story of Newlyweds as They Become First-Time Homeowners in 'Marriage Under Construction'
The newcomer premieres Tuesday, March 16 at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/04/10 - 12:23 PM]
Jillian Harris, Star of "The Bachelorette," Joins Design Team for an Episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" on Abc
The episode will air later this season on ABC.

[02/04/10 - 11:40 AM]
ABC Announces the Series Premiere Date for New Drama "Happy Town," Wednesday, April 28
The Alphabet confirms the launch date for the midseason drama.

[02/04/10 - 10:29 AM]
ABC's "Kimmel" Draws Its Largest Audience in 9 Weeks
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 25-29.

[02/04/10 - 10:13 AM]
Modern Family Builds Sharply on Its Previous Airing Against "Idol"
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 3.

[02/04/10 - 09:46 AM]
Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials Posts Its Best Viewer Delivery Ever and Highest Demo Ratings Since 2007
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 3.

[02/04/10 - 07:24 AM]
ABC News Content Now Available on Hulu
"Good Morning America," "World News with Diane Sawyer," "Nightline," "This Week," "20/20" and "Primetime" are now available on the video portal.

[02/04/10 - 07:22 AM]
Syfy Acquires Basic Cable Rights to Critically Acclaimed Merlin Series from Fremantlemedia Enterprises
As previously reported, season two of the U.K. import will roll out in April on the cable channel.

[02/04/10 - 07:01 AM]
Matt Walsh and Ian Roberts Star in New Spike TV Comedy 'Players'
The 10-episode series premieres Tuesday, March 2 at 10:30/9:30c.

[02/04/10 - 06:18 AM]
So You Think You Can Dance Swings Into Summer with a Seventh Season Premiering Thursday, May 27, on Fox
Plus: auditions are set for Dallas on Wednesday, March 10; Nashville on Sunday, March 14; Chicago on Thursday, March 18; and Los Angeles on Friday, March 26.

[02/04/10 - 12:16 AM]
Interview: "Fringe" Co-Creator J.J. Abrams

[02/04/10 - 12:14 AM]
Interview: "Important Things with Demetri Martin" Star Demetri Martin

[02/03/10 - 06:34 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 3
Updates include: "Big Love" gets a fifth season from HBO; ABC sets a launch date for "Happy Town"; and Sarah Chalke to topline ABC's "Freshmen."

[02/03/10 - 04:30 PM]
Discovery Channel and Science Channel Take a Closer Look at the Devastating Earthquake That Rocked Haiti Last Month
HAITI'S KILLER QUAKE: WHY IT HAPPENED will premieres Thursday, February 11 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/03/10 - 04:28 PM]
Discovery Channel Lands #1 Spot for Primetime Cable on Tuesday Among Key Demos
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 2.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
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The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
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[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.