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[11/18/10 - 06:36 PM]
Jane Seymour and Joe Lando Join James Keach and Katie Flynn in "Perfectly Prudence," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Saturday, January 8
The film is a sequel to Seymour's highly-rated 2008 Hallmark Channel Original Movie, "Dear Prudence."

[11/18/10 - 06:10 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 18
Updates include: Kelsey Grammer is Starz's "Boss"; Beau Bridges to visit ABC's "Brothers & Sisters"; and leads set on Brenda Hampton's pilot for ABC Family.

[11/18/10 - 04:54 PM]
What Kind of People Meat Do Cannibals Prefer to Eat? Spike TV's "MANswers" Is Back for a Shocking New Season to Answer
The new season will follow the relocated "1000 Ways to Die" on Wednesday nights beginning December 8.

[11/18/10 - 03:55 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Psych" Climbs to Top Spot
Plus: "South Park" holds onto adults 18-49 crown; "Terriers" posts its best numbers since September 15.

[11/18/10 - 03:21 PM]
The Black Eyed Peas, Train and Enrique Iglesias w/Pitbull to Perform at The "2010 American Music Awards(R)," November 21 on ABC
They join previously announced acts Taylor Swift, Kid Rock, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Christina Aguilera, Bon Jovi, P!nk and Usher.

[11/18/10 - 03:07 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Mythbusters" and "Storm Chasers" Are Top 2 Non-Fiction Cable Programs Among Men in Prime on Wednesday
Discovery spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 17.

[11/18/10 - 02:07 PM]
Claire Danes to Star in "Homeland" - Emmy(R) Winner Returns to Series Television on Showtime
Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa are behind the pilot, which begins production in January.

[11/18/10 - 01:35 PM]
Jennifer Esposito Joins The Cast of "Blue Bloods" As A Series Regular
The actress had been recurring as "street-smart, tough and funny" Detective Jackie Curatola.

[11/18/10 - 01:13 PM]
Jay Leno Ties "Late Show" in 18-49 Rating, Tops "Late Show" and ABC's "Nightline"-"Kimmel" Combo in 18-49 Viewers and Total Viewers
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 8-12.

[11/18/10 - 01:08 PM]
NBC Decks the Halls With Special Holiday-Themed Series Episodes
Highlights include a stop-motion animated episode of "Community" and a one-hour "The Office" on Thursday, December 9.

[11/18/10 - 12:10 PM]
GSN and Drew Carey Announce New Primetime Show to Premiere in Spring 2011
Carey and Joe Roth are producing the series, "a lively, unpredictable and hilarious half-hour of improvised sketch comedy, complete with audience participation."

[11/18/10 - 10:38 AM]
NBC's Popular Competition Series "Minute to Win It" Holds Casting Calls This Saturday, November 20 in Las Vegas
As previously announced, the series returns on Tuesday, December 7 with special holiday-themed episodes.

[11/18/10 - 10:33 AM]
Critically Acclaimed, Emmy-Award Winning "Damages" Arrives at Its New Home on DirecTV; Showcase of Seasons 1 - 3 Begins in January
Plus: the newly produced fourth season of 10 episodes will debut in the summer of 2011.

[11/18/10 - 10:31 AM]
Bada Bing! VH1 Picks Up "Mob Wives": The Weinstein Co. and Electus to Produce First Project from JustJenn Productions
The series revolves around four women "who have to pick up the pieces and carry on after their husbands or fathers do time for Mob-related activities."

[11/18/10 - 10:22 AM]
ABC Family Set to Premiere the Half-Hour Animated Film, "The Gruffalo," on Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 PM ET/PT
The project, based on Axel Scheffler's best selling children's picture book, features the voice talents of Robbie Coltrane, Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, James Corden, John Hurt and Tom Wilkinson.

[11/18/10 - 10:10 AM]
Caron Confirms "Medium's" Cancellation
"It's true. Allison Dubois will dream her last dream on 'Medium', Friday, January 21st," the show's creator said in a statement.

[11/18/10 - 09:59 AM]
"HGTV Design Star" Season 6 Now Casting
Beginning Sunday, December 5, open auditions will get underway at various locations across the country.

[11/18/10 - 09:27 AM]
Video: Do You Have What It Takes to Beat the "Million Dollar Money Drop" and Win $1 Million in Cold, Hard Cash?
FOX releases the first promo for the upcoming weeklong stunt, airing December 20-23.

[11/18/10 - 09:26 AM]
"Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments" to Premiere December 17 @ 8 PM
The 90-minute special marks the network's first-ever original offering.

[11/18/10 - 09:23 AM]
Video: NBC Serves Up The First Promo for Their New Thanksgiving Treat "Taylor Swift: Speak Now"
The one-hour special airs Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/18/10 - 09:17 AM]
ABC's Wednesday Comedy Block Continues to Grow Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 17.

[11/18/10 - 09:14 AM]
"Survivor," "Criminal Minds" and "The Defenders" All Post Week-To-Week Increases in Viewers and Key Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 17.

[11/18/10 - 08:43 AM]
TBS Celebrates Festivus with Nine-Hour "Seinfeld" Marathon
Featured installments include "The Contest," "The Strike," "The Soup Nazi" and "The Muffin Tops."

[11/18/10 - 08:35 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Criminal Minds" Rebounds in CBS Win
All three of the Eye's series rebound from last week.

[11/18/10 - 08:28 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Hits Season-Highs in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 8-12.

[11/18/10 - 08:21 AM]
Fans Select "Roswell" Concept for Syfy and IGN.com B Movie Mogul Saturday Original Movie
Jason Connery, son of the legendary former James Bond star Sean Connery, is directing the project.

[11/18/10 - 08:18 AM]
The Beatles, Bob Geldof and The Clash Come to BBC America
"Harvey Met Bob," "The Beatles: From Liverpool to San Francisco" and "The Rebel Truce: The Clash" are among December's offerings.

[11/18/10 - 08:17 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Bleep My Dad Says" Co-Star William Shatner
Part four of four from our recent set visit of the CBS comedy.

[11/18/10 - 08:16 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Bleep My Dad Says" Co-Star Jonathan Sadowski
Part three of four from our recent set visit of the CBS comedy.

[11/18/10 - 08:15 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Bleep My Dad Says" Co-Star Nicole Sullivan
Part two of four from our recent set visit of the CBS comedy.

[11/18/10 - 08:13 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Bleep My Dad Says" Co-Star Will Sasso
Part one of four from our recent set visit of the CBS comedy.

[11/18/10 - 08:01 AM]
Wendy Williams Asks the Cast of Logo's "The A-List: New York," "How You Doin'?," as Host of Reunion Special
The one-hour reunion special premieres on Monday, December 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/18/10 - 07:09 AM]
Science Channel Culminates Year of Ratings Victories and 10 Consecutive Months of Viewership Gains With "World Premiere Fridays"
The cable channel confirms its previously reported stunt.

[11/18/10 - 07:09 AM]
"SNL" Heats Up December With An All-Star Lineup
Upcoming hosts include Robert De Niro (December 4), Paul Rudd (December 11) and Jeff Bridges (December 18).

[11/18/10 - 06:47 AM]
"60 Minutes" Launches the First Stand-Alone iPad Application for a Primetime News Magazine
"It is an exciting new way to watch our stories," said executive producer Jeff Fager.

[11/18/10 - 06:35 AM]
Trace Adkins to Host and Perform on "American Country Awards" Monday, December 6, on FOX
Additionally, country music sensations Easton Corbin, Steel Magnolia and Uncle Kracker are also set to perform.

[11/18/10 - 06:01 AM]
The Women of "Basketball Wives" Return for a Second Season on VH1
The new season, due Sunday, December 12 at 9:00/8:00c, will feature expanded one-hour episodes.

[11/17/10 - 06:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 17
Updates include: Raven Symone reports to ABC Family's "Great State of Georgia"; Molly Parker to "Meet Jane" for Lifetime; and Angela Bassett joins "One Police Plaza" at ABC.

[11/17/10 - 04:54 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Sons of Anarchy" Cruises to Victory
Plus: TBS's "Glory Daze" opens with a distant third place among adults 18-49.

[11/17/10 - 03:57 PM]
Boomerang Gives Thanks with Holiday Airing of Classic Special, "The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn't"
The 1972 special will rebroadcast on Thursday, November 25 at 10 a.m. (ET) and then again at 7 p.m. (ET).

[11/17/10 - 03:49 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs" #1 for 2nd Straight Week Among Men
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 16.

[11/17/10 - 02:38 PM]
Oxygen Media Scores One Million Viewers for Freshman Series "Running Russell Simmons"
Oxygen spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 16.

[11/17/10 - 12:47 PM]
Syfy Shakes and Stirs Thanksgiving Weekend With Mega 43 Hour James Bond Movie Festival from Connery to Craig
Also on tap: the original movie "Triassic Attack" as well as marathons of "Ghost Hunters" and "Hollywood Treasure."

[11/17/10 - 11:43 AM]
The Hub to Premiere Two New Original Series: "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series," "Dan Vs."
"The Haunting" is due on Saturday, December 25 followed by "Dan Vs." on Saturday, January 1.

[11/17/10 - 10:59 AM]
Current TV's Creation Studios, A New Online Destination Launching Today, November 17, Invites TV Viewers to Become the Architects of "Bar Karma," A New Series Set for February 2011 Debut
The series, from world-renowned video game designer Will Wright, is about a mystical watering hole at the edge of the universe.

[11/17/10 - 10:46 AM]
"Jilted?" WE tv's New Original Series Premieres Sunday, November 21 at 10PM ET/PT
The series "follows one couple through the proposal and planning of the wedding, culminating with the final decision at the altar."

[11/17/10 - 10:24 AM]
Tyra Banks Premieres Her Directorial Debut With A Motion Editorial Shoot of The "Top Model" Hopefuls Tonight on The CW
Shot on location in Milan, Italy, the completed two-minute film, titled "Modelli Folli," will premiere at the episode.

[11/17/10 - 09:16 AM]
MTV and Vice Grant Viewers Rare Access to Stories Around the World in News-Driven Docuseries "The Vice Guide to Everything" Premiering December 6, at 11PM ET/PT
The series features Shane Smith, Ryan Duffy and Thomas Morton, as well as guest appearances by Spike Jonze among others.

[11/17/10 - 09:13 AM]
"NCIS" Wins in Viewers and Adults 25-54 and is Tuesday's #1 Program in Both Measures
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 16.

[11/17/10 - 09:08 AM]
NBC Kicks Off the Holiday Season With The 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) on Thursday, November 25
"Today's" Meredith Vieira, Matt Lauer and Al Roker once again host the annual event, airing at 9:00 a.m. in all time zones.







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[03/27/26 - 03:16 PM]
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[03/27/26 - 01:01 PM]
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"Chicago Fire" will begin its 15th season in the fall, "Chicago P.D." its 14th and "Chicago Med" its 12th.

[03/27/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Rounds Out Cast of "Kennedy" with Production Underway in London
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[03/27/26 - 09:48 AM]
FOX Sports Assembles Top-Tier Roster for 2026 Major League Baseball Regular Season Coverage
Entering their fifth season together, first-ballot Hall of Famer John Smoltz and Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer Joe Davis call FOX Sports' top regular season and playoff games.

[03/27/26 - 09:46 AM]
ABC News Is #1 in Total Viewers in Late-Night, Friday Night and Sunday Morning
"20/20" scored its best Adults 25-54 performance in 11 months.

[03/27/26 - 09:21 AM]
"The Morning Show" News Incoming - Sean Hayes Joins the Cast of Season 5
Apple TV confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[03/27/26 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "The Dark Wizard" Debuts April 14
The four-part documentary series is an up-close and unflinching portrait of Dean Potter, one of the world's most influential and controversial climbers, BASE jumpers, and highline walkers.

[03/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
ESPN Original "Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball" to Premiere March 30
Presented by Andscape and produced by Sport & Story, the latest installment follows the inspiring journey of the newly formed men's volleyball team at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore - the first men's volleyball program at a Division I HBCU.

[03/26/26 - 02:05 PM]
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The debut of the six-part series also marks the biggest freshman season launch for the prolific creator among women 35+.

[03/26/26 - 12:49 PM]
Apple Original Films Lands New Sci-Fi Thriller "Liminal"
Starring Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the feature will be directed by Louis Leterrier.

[03/26/26 - 12:01 PM]
"After the Flood" Returns to BritBox: Tensions Rise in High-Stakes Season Two Premiere
Other April highlights include "A Taste For Murder," "Silent Witness," and "Death in Paradise."

[03/26/26 - 12:00 PM]
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The game replaces the previously scheduled Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

[03/26/26 - 11:30 AM]
BET and Paramount+ Announce the Sixth Season Renewal of Multi-Emmy-Nominated Comedy "The Ms. Pat Show"
The upcoming season will be among the first BET originals to stream on Paramount+, which becomes the new streaming home for BET content beginning in June, bringing the beloved series to a global platform with nearly 80 million subscribers.

[03/26/26 - 11:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Springs Into April with Back-to-Back Episodes
Jack Black and Colman Domingo will host on April 4 and April 11, respectively.

[03/26/26 - 10:03 AM]
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