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[11/30/10 - 06:59 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Dead" Rises for AMC
"Walking Dead" hits series highs for its penultimate episode this season.

[11/30/10 - 06:13 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 30
Updates include: Sarah Jones reports to FOX's "Alcatraz"; Idina Menzel to topline drama for ABC; and Kelly A. Manners joins Starz's "Torchwood."

[11/30/10 - 05:16 PM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of Nov. 22-28
NBC spins the numbers for the week of November 22-28.

[11/30/10 - 05:13 PM]
ABC Family Delivers Best-Ever November Levels in Primetime in Total Viewers and Across Key Demographics
ABC Family spins the numbers for the month of November.

[11/30/10 - 04:52 PM]
Disney XD Sets November Highs in Total Day and Prime
Disney XD spins the numbers for the month of November.

[11/30/10 - 04:43 PM]
CBS Marks Thanksgiving Week With Its Ninth Win in 10 Weeks Among Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of November 22-28.

[11/30/10 - 04:32 PM]
ABC Places a Strong Second for the Week in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of November 22-28.

[11/30/10 - 03:58 PM]
Disney Channel is TV's No. 1 Network in Total Day for the 7th Consecutive Month Among Tweens 9-14
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the month of November.

[11/30/10 - 03:57 PM]
ABC's Winter "Wipeout" Set to Premiere Thursday, January 6
The Alphabet formally announces the show's previously reported return date.

[11/30/10 - 03:52 PM]
Bravo Scores Best November in Network History With Double-Digit Growth Across Key Demos
Bravo spins the numbers for the month of November.

[11/30/10 - 03:32 PM]
Oxygen Media Scores Best November and Youngest Month Ever
Oxygen spins the numbers for the month of November.

[11/30/10 - 03:20 PM]
"Sunday Night Football" Has Best November for Primetime NFL Package in 14 Years
NBC spins the numbers for the month of November.

[11/30/10 - 03:04 PM]
The Hub Presents Holiday Lineup Full of Family-Favorite Programs Including Two-Part Premiere of "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"
"The Haunting Hour" formally rolls out Saturday, December 25 at 8:00/7:00c and 8:30/7:30c.

[11/30/10 - 02:49 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: College Football Sparks ESPN
A pair of primetime games puts the sports network on top.

[11/30/10 - 02:34 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: NFL Wins Holiday Victory
Jets/Bengals matchup coasts to victory on the league's cable channel.

[11/30/10 - 01:36 PM]
Jeffrey Donovan Set to Direct "Burn Notice" Prequel Movie Starring Bruce Campbell
Matt Nix will write and executive produce the film, due to air in Spring 2011.

[11/30/10 - 01:04 PM]
Dan Aykroyd Set to Guest Star on "The Defenders"
He'll play "a judge who comes to defense attorney Nick Morelli (Jim Belushi) in need of help."

[11/30/10 - 11:50 AM]
Marc Singer to Guest Star on ABC's "V"
Singer will be the second original cast member to appear on the series.

[11/30/10 - 11:49 AM]
New ABC Drama "Body of Proof" to Debut Tuesday, March 29, 2011
"Detroit 1-8-7" will complete its 18-run by the aforementioned date.

[11/30/10 - 11:19 AM]
MTV's "True Life" Returns to Uncover Experiences Relevent to Youth Culture
New episodes premiere Monday, December 6 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[11/30/10 - 11:17 AM]
"Parenthood" Earns the Biggest Percentage Jump from Live + Same Day to Live + 7
NBC further spins the numbers for the week of November 8-14.

[11/30/10 - 10:35 AM]
Punkin Chunkin Splatters Simulcast Ratings Record for Discovery Channel, Science Channel
The Discovery and Science Channels spins the numbers for Thursday, November 25.

[11/30/10 - 10:27 AM]
"Hawaii Five-0" Breaks Premiere Week DVR Playback Record
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of November 8-14.

[11/30/10 - 10:25 AM]
FX Sets New Drama and Returning Comedy for January Launch
As expected, "Lights Out" will launch Tuesday, January 11 while "Archer" returns Thursday, January 27.

[11/30/10 - 10:24 AM]
Viewers Give Thanks for New "Gossip Girl" and "90210" on The CW
The CW spins the numbers for Monday, November 29.

[11/30/10 - 10:07 AM]
"When Vacations Attack!": On Sunday, November 28 at 8PM, the Unbelievable Turns Into the Unforgettable and It's All Caught On Tape
In the series, "viewers will witness how a slight turn of events can change a relaxing vacation with family and friends into a disastrous situation."

[11/30/10 - 10:02 AM]
"Firebreather" Smokes All Competition: #1 Telecast of the Night Among All Kids and Boys Demos 2-11, 6-11, 9-14
Cartoon Network spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 24.

[11/30/10 - 10:00 AM]
AMC Teams With Anchor Bay Entertainment for Home Entertainment Distribution for "The Walking Dead"
"Anchor Bay is the leading distributor for the horror genre, and we couldn't have a better partner as we expand into this lucrative new market," Marci Wiseman said.

[11/30/10 - 09:46 AM]
CBS Rebroadcasts Top First-Run Programming on the Competition
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, November 29.

[11/30/10 - 09:18 AM]
ABC Outdraws NBC and Fox on Monday
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, November 29.

[11/30/10 - 08:53 AM]
MTV Turns Red for World Aids Day, Calling on Young People to GYT (Get Yourself Tested)
Plus: look for the one-hour special "Me, Myself & HIV" on Wednesday, December 1 at 2pm ET/PT.

[11/30/10 - 08:42 AM]
New Morning Team for "The Early Show": Erica Hill and Chris Wragge Named Co-Anchors
The new team, which debuts January 3, will take over from Harry Smith, Maggie Rodriguez and Dave Price.

[11/30/10 - 08:38 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: Repeats Enough for CBS Win
Plus: season highs for "Chuck," "Lie to Me," while "Skating With the Stars" takes a dive in week two.

[11/30/10 - 07:24 AM]
Performers and Presenters Added on "The Grammy(R) Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown to Music's Biggest Night(R)," Live Dec. 1 on CBS
Train, Justin Bieber, B.o.B, Miranda Lambert, Bruno Mars and Katy Perry are among the featured performers.

[11/30/10 - 06:40 AM]
Calling All Proud Parents! Enter Your Little One in the "Raising Hope" Casting Crawl
The winner receives a visit to the set and the chance to hang out with the cast and crew of the show.

[11/30/10 - 06:01 AM]
Brandy, Marisa Miller, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Jeffrey Ross, and the Cast of "Jersey Shore" Join "VH1 Divas Salute The Troops"
The join the previously announced Katy Perry, Sugarland, Keri Hilson, Nicki Minaj, Paramore and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals.

[11/30/10 - 12:04 AM]
Interview: "Strange Days With Bob Saget" Star Bob Saget
The comedian's new A&E series launches tonight with back-to-back episodes.

[11/29/10 - 06:38 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 29
Updates include: Eliza Dushku joins TNT's "Bird Dog"; D.B. Sweeney to lead "Brain Trust" at TBS; and "Life Unexpected's" Kristoffer Polaha inks talent deal with CBS.

[11/29/10 - 05:50 PM]
TV Land Greenlights Production on Two New Scripted Original Pilots "Happily Divorced" and "Rip City"
The pair, from auspices Fran Drescher, Peter Marc Jacobsen and Terri Minsky, join the previously announced "Ex Men."

[11/29/10 - 03:53 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Firebreather" Flies to Top
The Cartoon Network original was Thanksgiving Eve's most-watched program.

[11/29/10 - 02:36 PM]
ABC Beats a World Series-Boosted Fox for #2 in November
ABC further spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.

[11/29/10 - 02:15 PM]
USA Network Announces 2nd Annual Characters Unite Award Winners
Each honoree will be acknowledged during a hometown award ceremony and will receive a $5,000 grant.

[11/29/10 - 01:18 PM]
Bio Presents "Celebrity Life Coach" Featuring Actress Sean Young
The one-hour special premieres Wednesday, December 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/29/10 - 01:17 PM]
"Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 - The Stand-Up Special," Featuring the Superstar in His Second HBO Stand-Up Special, Debuts Dec. 18
The special was taped before a live audience at the Chicago Theatre in October.

[11/29/10 - 01:16 PM]
CBS Renews "The Young and the Restless" for Three More Years
The veteran soap has been renewed through the 2013-2014 season.

[11/29/10 - 12:59 PM]
G4 Signs Exclusive Three-Year Partnership With ESA to Continue As Official Broadcaster of the E3 Expo Through 2013
"As the global epicenter of the gaming world, E3 Expo is one of the biggest and most important events of the year for G4's audience," said Neal Tiles.

[11/29/10 - 12:51 PM]
ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas Gift Guide App Keeps Holiday Shopping Full of Yuletide Cheer
The Emmy(R)-winning ABCFamily.com "provides a variety of entertainment and community options, from rich, fan-centric programming."

[11/29/10 - 12:32 PM]
Video: Simon's Back! Coming to America Fall 2011: "The X Factor"
View the first promo from the upcoming FOX series.

[11/29/10 - 11:56 AM]
Jay Leno Scores Nov. 15-19 Late-Night Ratings Wins With His Biggest Margins This Season Over "Late Show"
NBC spins the late-night ratings for the week of November 15-19.

[11/29/10 - 11:18 AM]
Food Network's Hit Series "Cupcake Wars" and "Aarti Party" Premiere Second Seasons
Both series will premiere new 13-episode second seasons this December.







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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]
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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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[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
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[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
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[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[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
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[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
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