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[05/15/10 - 01:20 PM]
Development Update: Saturday, May 15
Updates include: TBS lands off-network rights to "The Big Bang Theory"; recasting hits NBC's "Harry's Law," "Friends With Benefits"; and Paul Reiser's "Next" to become NBC's 12th new scripted show next season.

[05/15/10 - 12:01 PM]
The Big Bang Theory to Launch in Syndication on the FOX Television Stations and Tbs
The multiplatform off-network syndication launch is due in fall 2011.

[05/15/10 - 09:12 AM]
ABC Dominates Its Friday Competition in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, May 14.

[05/14/10 - 08:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 14
Updates include: NBC orders "School Pride"; Ali Adler, Greg Malins find new gigs; and Joely Richardson, Ryan Devlin are out of their respective pilots.

[05/14/10 - 02:54 PM]
Image Gallery: NBC's New 2010-11 Shows
View images from all of NBC's new series for next season.

[05/14/10 - 02:46 PM]
Cavaliers/Celtics Game 6 - ESPN's Second Most-Viewed Basketball Game
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, May 13.

[05/14/10 - 02:26 PM]
NBC Makes "Heroes" Axe Official
The last question about NBC's 2010-11 returning class has been answered.

[05/14/10 - 01:08 PM]
ABC Adds "Body of Proof," "Off the Map" to Roster
The pair join fellow incoming dramas "187 Detroit," "Generation Y," "No Ordinary Family" and "The Whole Truth."

[05/14/10 - 12:46 PM]
ABC's Summer Series "Downfall" and "Shaq Vs" Will Each Premiere One Week Earlier
"Dowfall" now launches Tuesday, June 22 at 9:00/8:00c while "Shaq Vs." will take over the slot on August 3.

[05/14/10 - 12:17 PM]
Abc, Fox, NBC Clear Bubble Decks
"FlashForward," "Mercy" and "The Wanda Sykes Show" are all heading to the chopping block.

[05/14/10 - 12:04 PM]
NBC Adds to New Scripted Lineup with Four New Series -- 'The Cape,' 'Outlaw,' 'Harry's Law' and 'Friends with Benefits' - and Renews 'Chuck' for Fourth Season in 2010-11
Said pickups bring the Peacock's freshman class to 11 scripted series.

[05/14/10 - 11:31 AM]
HBO Books "The Neistat Brothers" for June 4
The eight-episode series will follow "Real Time With Bill Maher" on Friday nights at midnight/11:00c.

[05/14/10 - 11:18 AM]
Vampire Diaries Finale Sinks Its Teeth Into Largest Audience Since February
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, May 13.

[05/14/10 - 10:32 AM]
TNT Greenlights Lawyer Buddy Series Franklin & Bash, Starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer
The former TBS pilot follows "two young, fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants street lawyers cause a seismic culture clash when they join a legendary, button-down law firm."

[05/14/10 - 10:08 AM]
ESPN's Erin Andrews ("Dancing with the Stars") Returns as Correspondent for ABC and ESPN Broadcasts of "The 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee," June 4
Plus: "SportsCenter" update anchor/co-host Sage Steele to host the Semifinal rounds on ESPN.

[05/14/10 - 09:58 AM]
NBC Announces Pickups for New Drama 'Lola' ('Law & Order: Los Angeles') and Returning 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and 'Law & Order' Ends Its Historic Run on NBC May 24
"The full measure of the collective contributions made by Dick Wolf and his 'Law & Order' franchise over the last two decades to the success of [NBC] cannot be overstated," said Jeff Gaspin.

[05/14/10 - 09:39 AM]
TBS Goes Back to the 1980s with New College Comedy Glory Daze
The cable channel confirms eight episodes will roll out later in 2010.

[05/14/10 - 09:30 AM]
Syfy and Columbia University School of Arts Present First Imagine Greater Development Award
Gerry Kim and Stephanie Wu took home the $10,000 prize for their film "Green Plastic Sandals."

[05/14/10 - 09:28 AM]
The Penultimate Episode of "Survivor: Heroes VS. Villains" Rules Thursday in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, May 13.

[05/14/10 - 08:49 AM]
Hitting a 3-Month High, Private Practice Season Finale Is #1 in Its 10pm Slot
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 13.

[05/14/10 - 06:59 AM]
Nick at Nite Kicks Off Star-Studded New Season of Stop-Motion Comedy Series Glenn Martin, Dds on Friday, June 11
Guests this season include Bret Michaels, Mel Brooks, Fergie, Kristen Bell, Sean Hayes, Betty White, Jimmy Kimmel, John Corbett, Jason Alexander, George Takei, Howie Mandel and Ty Burrell.

[05/14/10 - 05:01 AM]
Own: The Oprah Winfrey Network Announces Advertising Partnership with Leading Retailer Kohl's Department Stores for the Original Series 'Your Own Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star'
Online auditions to participate in the series begin May 14 at Oprah.com.

[05/13/10 - 07:09 PM]
Chuck, "V," Eight Pilots Make the Cut for 2010-11
On tap for next season are "Happy Endings," "Mr. Sunshine," "Better Together," "The Whole Truth", "187 Detroit," "Generation Y," "Mike & Molly" and "Glory Daze."

[05/13/10 - 04:56 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 13
Updates include: "Damages" creators sign overall deal with Sony; Angus T. Jones to return to CBS's "Men"; and Prospect Park books three projects.

[05/13/10 - 04:16 PM]
America's Next Top Model Crowns a Winner and Finales with Highest Ratings Since March 2009
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 12.

[05/13/10 - 12:46 PM]
NBC Taps Microsoft Advertising as Preferred Digital Marketing Partner for Launch of Fall Program Lineup
The partnership will be executed through an extensive multi-screen advertising campaign that includes MSN, X-box, Microsoft Mobile and Bing.

[05/13/10 - 12:45 PM]
Sundance Channel and IFC Films Plan Multi-Platform Release of Olivier Assayas' Epic ''Carlos,'' Starring Edgar Ramirez
The five-and-a-half-hour film is scheduled to premiere on the network as a three-part mini-series in October.

[05/13/10 - 12:32 PM]
The "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" Stars Descend on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in an Exclusive Primetime Special, June 23 on Abc
The one-hour special will pre-empt "Happy Town" at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/13/10 - 12:01 PM]
Spike TV's 'Guys Choice' to Pay Tribute to Iconic Action Hero Sylvester Stallone
Plus: Spike TV will declare Shaun White Chairman of the Board for "his amazing accomplishments in the world of competitive snowboarding."

[05/13/10 - 10:38 AM]
Oxygen Makes a Splash This Summer with a Dazzling Line Up of Water Cooler Worthy Shows
"BGC Miami" and "Hair Battle Spectacular," due in August, join the previously announced "Jersey Couture" and "Dance Your Ass Off."

[05/13/10 - 10:37 AM]
A Taste of Culinary Power on Bravo's "Top Chef: Washington D.C." WeD. June 16 at 9 PM ET/PT
Joining the series as a regular guest judge is Eric Ripert, award-winning chef and owner of the acclaimed Le Bernardin restaurant in New York City.

[05/13/10 - 10:34 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Hard Times of RJ Berger, The" (MTV)

[05/13/10 - 10:20 AM]
TLC Renews New Wedding Series "Four Weddings"
Eight new episodes will roll out in September.

[05/13/10 - 10:09 AM]
ABC Family Premieres Its New Original Scripted Drama Series, "Huge"
The cable channel further details the upcoming original, due Monday, June 28 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/13/10 - 09:34 AM]
NBC Unveils Unprecedented Network Wide Affinity Program, 'Fan It,' Utilizing Social Media to Reward Its Most Dedicated Fans
Users will be able to earn "access to early previews of new and returning shows, NBC merchandise, discounts at the NBC store, show-themed virtual goods" and more.

[05/13/10 - 09:20 AM]
ABC's "Kimmel" Draws Its Largest Audience in 3 Months
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of May 3-7.

[05/13/10 - 08:52 AM]
ABC's Wednesday Comedies Build, as Modern Family Hits a Series High
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 12.

[05/13/10 - 08:25 AM]
Fourth Season of Television Phenomenon Ice Road Truckers Premieres Sunday, June 6, 9pm ET/PT
The group of elite drivers, including "legendary Hugh Rowland, Alex Debogorski, the lady of the Ice Road, Lisa Kelly, and two new drivers," will face their most difficult season on the ice.

[05/13/10 - 03:08 AM]
Saban Brings "Power Rangers" Franchise to Nickelodeon
The deal brings the forthcoming 18th season (20 new episodes) to Nickelodeon and Nicktoons in 2011.

[05/12/10 - 05:15 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 12
Updates include: FOX's "Wilde Kingdom," ABC's "No Ordinary Family" latest to series orders; Tim Robbins, James Gandolfini to star in HBO's "Cinema Verite"; and FX greenlights its "Wilfred" pilot.

[05/12/10 - 03:07 PM]
NBC Announces Pickup of New Comedy Series 'Perfect Couples' for 2010-11 Season
The comedy joins "Chase," "Undercovers," "The Event," "Love Bites," and "Outsourced" as the sixth new scripted series currently unveiled for NBC's new season.

[05/12/10 - 02:38 PM]
Deadliest Catch Continues Its #1 Streak
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 11.

[05/12/10 - 11:58 AM]
The Original Hit U.K. Series Queer as Folk Makes Its U.S. Premiere on Ovation, Sunday June 20, to Kick Off the Programming Event, "Art Out Loud"
The U.K. series featured Aiden Gillen ("The Wire") and Charlie Hunnam ("Sons of Anarchy") in early roles.

[05/12/10 - 11:53 AM]
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's New Film Brings Landmark 1994 "Baseball" Series to Present
THE TENTH INNING will air Tuesday-Wednesday, September 28-29, 2010, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on PBS.

[05/12/10 - 11:37 AM]
FOX Renews "Lie to Me," "Human Target," Orders Quartet
Comedies "Traffic Light" and "Keep Hope Alive" as well as dramas "Ride-Along" and "Lone Star" (formerly "Midland") are the first in FOX's 2010-11 freshman class.

[05/12/10 - 11:03 AM]
Omp! Gossip Girl Goes to Paris!
Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick will be filming on location in Paris in early July for the first two episodes of the season.

[05/12/10 - 10:52 AM]
Daniel Tosh Is Back with New Episodes of "TosH.0" Beginning on Wednesday, June 2 at 10:30 P.M. ET/PT
16 new episodes are on tap this summer, beginning with a "Web Redemption" segment on Lightning Bolt Larper.

[05/12/10 - 10:43 AM]
TruTV: Not RealitY. ActualitY. - Summer 2010 Highlights
New additions include HARD CORE PAWN and POV PD.

[05/12/10 - 10:34 AM]
The World Premiere of "16 Wishes," Starring Debby Ryan, Set for Friday, June 25 on Disney Channel
Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Anna Mae Routledge and Karissa Tynes also star in the original movie.

[05/12/10 - 10:33 AM]
Ali Begins Her Search for That One Special Man When "The Bachelorette" Premieres, Monday, May 24, on Abc
The Alphabet details the 25 suitors on the new season of "The Bachelorette."







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[05/05/26 - 04:00 PM]
"The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" Renewed for Season Two
The series is the #1 new comedy of the 2025-26 season in the 18-49 demo.

[05/05/26 - 03:52 PM]
ESPN Networks Aired Its Most Viewed First Round of the Current Rights Deal of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
ESPN also delivered three of the top five matchups in the First Round including the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins Game 1 (2.1 million viewers).

[05/05/26 - 03:36 PM]
NBC and Peacock Deliver the Most-Watched First Round Game 7 in NBA History for Saturday Night's 76ers-Celtics
Saturday night's matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 11.0 million viewers on NBC and Peacock.

[05/05/26 - 02:24 PM]
FOX Saturday Baseball Flexes Double-Digit Season-to-Date Viewership Increase
2,130,000 viewers tuned-in to FOX on Saturday, May 2, for a two-game slate highlighted by the Cardinals' 3-2 Victory over the Dodgers in most of the country.

[05/05/26 - 02:01 PM]
MGM+ Releases First Look at "American Hostage" Starring Emmy Award Winner Jon Hamm
The psychological thriller tells the harrowing true story of Fred Heckman, a beloved Indianapolis radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.

[05/05/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of April 27 - The Hunt Continues as "Apex" Takes No. 1 for a Second Week
Plus: Revenge might be a dish best served cold, but "Man on Fire" served it up hot, reaching No. 1 on the English TV list with 11 million views.

[05/05/26 - 11:46 AM]
The Rolling Stones Bring Three Nights of Satisfaction to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" This Month
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood are each set to appear across three separate episodes.

[05/05/26 - 11:31 AM]
OWN's "Heart & Hustle: Houston" Returns May 30 for a High-Stakes Second Season Filled with Fractured Friendships, Bold New Beginnings and Unstoppable Ambition
This season, the bonds that once united the group are tested like never before.

[05/05/26 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Sofia Receives a Visit From Rapunzel in Official Trailer for New Series "Sofia the First: Royal Magic," Debuting May 25 on Disney Jr. and Next Day on Disney+
Additionally, a new short-form series, "Sofia the First: Magical Friends," is also available now on the Disney Jr. channel, Disney+, and Disney Jr. YouTube.

[05/05/26 - 10:31 AM]
Starz's Adrenaline-Fueled New Drama "Fightland" Set to Premiere July 31
The network also released first-look images introducing viewers to the gritty world and the dangerous characters at the heart of the newest family crime drama.

[05/05/26 - 09:55 AM]
Comedian Larry the Cable Guy to Host New Series "American Mayhem"
The high-energy clip show celebrates the wildest, funniest, and most outrageous moments caught on camera across the U.S., all brought to life by the beloved funnyman whose unmistakable voice and humor have made him a household name.

[05/05/26 - 09:31 AM]
New Doc "The American Experiment" Marks The Nation's 250th Anniversary
Streaming this June 24 on Netflix, the five-part historical documentary reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the American Revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

[05/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
Yep! Hulu's "King of the Hill" Season 15 Premieres July 20
Hank and Peggy settle into retirement life on Rainey Street while attempting to keep their neighbors from going off the rails.

[05/05/26 - 09:00 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere New Documentary "The Clash of Nations: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling" on June 19
This powerful documentary explores one of the most iconic rivalries in sports history between heavyweight champions Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.

[05/05/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Peace Will Have to Wait... "Dutton Ranch" Official Trailer Is Out Now
Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are joined in the new series by Academy Award nominees Ed Harris and Annette Bening.