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[02/22/10 - 04:24 PM]
TLC Orders Third Season of "The Little Couple"
Filming for the third season's 20 episodes is scheduled to begin this spring.

[02/22/10 - 03:10 PM]
Lifetime Movie Network's Sins of the Mother Becomes Second Highest Rated and Second Most Watched Original Movie in Network History
Lifetime Movie Network spins the numbers for Sunday, February 21.

[02/22/10 - 02:51 PM]
Judge Karen's Court Adds New Station Groups
The series was previously announced as a firm go for this fall.

[02/22/10 - 01:51 PM]
Millions Tune Into Tiger Woods' Statement on ESPN Media Platforms
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, February 19.

[02/22/10 - 01:36 PM]
87 Million Watch Olympics Sunday on the Networks of NBC Universal
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 21.

[02/22/10 - 01:14 PM]
Archer Hits Second Season Order
The network increased the episode order to 13 for season two, which is scheduled to debut in 2011.

[02/22/10 - 11:21 AM]
Allison Iraheta Returns to Rock the "American Idol" Stage Performing "Scars" on the Season's First Live Results Show Thursday, February 25, on Fox
"Scars" was written by Toby Gad and Alyssa James, and produced by Gad.

[02/22/10 - 11:19 AM]
Masterpiece and BBC Worldwide Announce Drama Co-Productions, Including New Upstairs Downstairs
The deal also includes "Sherlock," a 21st-century spin on Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes novels, and three Aurelio Zen mysteries.

[02/22/10 - 10:50 AM]
The O.C. Ladies Sit Down with Bravo's Andy Cohen in the Two-Part Reunion Special for "The Real Housewives of Orange County"
The one-hour specials will air Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 11 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/22/10 - 10:26 AM]
ABC Is Up Week to Week in Viewers and Young Adults for the 2nd Week in a Row
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 21.

[02/22/10 - 10:09 AM]
ABC Family Picks Up "Greek" for 4th Season
The cable channel confirms the fourth season renewal.

[02/22/10 - 10:08 AM]
Second Season of Hit Comedy Series "Sonny with a Chance" to Premiere Sunday, March 14 on Disney Channel
Star Demi Lovato won a Teen Choice Award in the Choice TV Breakout Star category.

[02/22/10 - 09:45 AM]
Undercover Boss Continues to Post Strong Ratings Opposite the Olympics
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 21.

[02/22/10 - 09:23 AM]
Comedian Bo Burnham to Tape First-Ever Special at the Newly Branded Comedy Central's House of Comedy Live from House of Blues
The one-hour special will tape in Boston on Friday, April 16 for an air date this fall.

[02/22/10 - 09:06 AM]
Olympic Halo Effect: NBC's Vancouver Success Boosts Viewership Across NBC Universal Platforms
NBC spins the numbers for its Olympics coverage to date.

[02/22/10 - 09:01 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Orders Urban Stand-Up Show from the Simmons Lathan Media Group
JB Smoove will host the six-episode series, which tapes later this month.

[02/22/10 - 08:56 AM]
ABC's "Lost" Season 6 Opener Delivers Big Increases in Dvr Playback
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of February 1-7.

[02/22/10 - 08:49 AM]
Zombies, Vampires and Freaks Invade the Big Apple in the New Comedy Central(R) Animated Horror-Comedy Series 'Ugly Americans' to Debut March 17 at 10:30 P.M.
The voice cast includes Natasha Leggero, Kurt Metzger, Larry Murphy, Matt Oberg, Randy Pearlstein and Michael-Leon Wooley.

[02/22/10 - 12:03 AM]
Development Update: Monday, February 22
Updates include: Becki Newton gets "Love Bites" for NBC; Katee Sackhoff top topline Richard Hatem's drama pilot at ABC; and Sean Faris to star in the Palladinos' project for The CW.

[02/21/10 - 11:14 AM]
162 Million, Watch First Nine Days of Vancouver Games
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, February 20.

[02/20/10 - 10:36 AM]
More Than Half of All Americans, 157 Million, Watch First Eight Days of Vancouver Games
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, February 19.

[02/20/10 - 09:06 AM]
ABC Surges Against Olympics on Friday
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, February 19.

[02/20/10 - 12:07 AM]
Development Update: Saturday, February 20
Updates include: CBS, FOX greenlight more pilots; ABC Family to renew "Greek"; and Bill Pullman, Kristin Kreuk are among the latest to land pilots.

[02/19/10 - 11:00 AM]
Half of All Americans, 152 Million, Watch First Seven Days of Vancouver Games
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 18.

[02/19/10 - 10:08 AM]
ABC's "Kimmel" Delivers Its 2nd-Best Numbers in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 Since November
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 8-12.

[02/19/10 - 10:02 AM]
Survivor: Heroes VS. Villains Posts Solid Ratings Against Olympic Competition
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, February 18.

[02/19/10 - 10:01 AM]
Late Show Notches Best Deliveries in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34 Since Premiere Week
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 8-12.

[02/19/10 - 09:32 AM]
Past Runs Out of Life at Fox
The network has pulled its freshman drama "Past Life" after three airings.

[02/19/10 - 08:52 AM]
ABC Is Thursday's Top Non-Sports Net in Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 18.

[02/19/10 - 12:29 AM]
Interview: "Undercover Boss" Executive Producer Eli Holzman

[02/19/10 - 12:19 AM]
Development Update: Friday, February 19
Updates include: Roselyn Sanchez is "Cutthroat" for ABC; Maggie Q on track to play "Nikita" for The CW; and NBC's "The Strip" rounds out its cast.

[02/18/10 - 06:57 PM]
Exclusive: FOX Sets 2009-10 Season Finale Dates
Said swan songs begin with "The Wanda Sykes Show" on Saturday, April 24 and wrap with "Glee" on Tuesday, June 8.

[02/18/10 - 02:31 PM]
All New U.S. Premiere Season of Top Gear Shifts Into Action in March
Season 14 launches Monday, March 15 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[02/18/10 - 12:33 PM]
Award Winners 'Come Out of Hiding' for USA Network's Hit Series "In Plain Sight"
Rita Moreno, Allison Janney, Steven Weber, Tess Harper and Josh Cooke are all set to stop by on the new season, due next month.

[02/18/10 - 11:24 AM]
AtoM.com Expands Television Distribution Across MTV Networks
"Atom TV" will return to Comedy Central and "The Atom Show" will bow on MTV2 this spring.

[02/18/10 - 11:16 AM]
Spellbinding Series "Bewitched" Joins TV Land on March 1st, 2010
Plus: look for a marathon of beloved episodes on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21.

[02/18/10 - 10:28 AM]
NBC's Hit Weight-Loss Series "The Biggest Loser" Launching Nationwide, 15-City Search for New Contestants
Season 10 auditions kick off Saturday, March 6 in Chicago, Tampa and Washington, D.C.

[02/18/10 - 09:51 AM]
Samurai - Compelling Two-Hour History Special Premieres Tuesday, March 16
Mark Dacascos hosts the event, which revolves around revered Japanese hero Miyamoto Musashi.

[02/18/10 - 09:37 AM]
Nickelodeon's the Penguins of Madagascar President's Day Special Tops Basic Cable with Total Viewers on Monday Night
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for Monday, February 15.

[02/18/10 - 09:05 AM]
NBC's Peacock Productions Signs Celebrity Hair Stylist Nick Arrojo for Upcoming Reality Series
Arrojo, previously of TLC's hit show "What Not to Wear," is an acclaimed stylist and educator in the business.

[02/18/10 - 09:02 AM]
Olympics Beats Idol
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 17.

[02/18/10 - 07:54 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Joins Forces with Live Nation to Launch Comedy Central's House of Comedy Live from House of Blues Venues Nationwide
The network will also tape two one-hour stand-up specials from House of Blues venues.

[02/18/10 - 07:53 AM]
Snl Returns February 27 with an All New Show
Jennifer Lopez will pull double duty for the second time as host and musical guest.

[02/18/10 - 07:04 AM]
Nickelodeon Green-Lights Second Season of New Hit Game Show Brainsurge!
The series, produced by 310 Entertainment and Stone & Company, currently airs weekdays at 4:30/3:30c.

[02/18/10 - 12:06 AM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 18
Updates include: The CW adds "Nomads," eyes two reality projects; Jay Harrington to topline NBC's "Nathan vs. Nurture"; and Donald Faison plays "The Odds" for CBS.

[02/17/10 - 10:06 PM]
American Idol Reveals Remaining Top 24 Semifinalists
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[02/17/10 - 02:08 PM]
American Idol to Benefit the Un Foundation Fund for Haiti Thursday, February 25, on Fox
Kris Allen will perform and will share footage of his trip to Haiti with the UN Foundation to raise awareness and funds.

[02/17/10 - 01:31 PM]
NBC Is #1 for the Week of FeB. 8-14, as the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games Open
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 8-14.

[02/17/10 - 12:50 PM]
138 Million Watch Opening Five Days of Vancouver Games
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 16.

[02/17/10 - 12:15 PM]
Disney XD Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Record Viewing Levels
Disney XD spins the numbers for the year to date.







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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]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
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"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ 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.