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[12/20/10 - 11:11 PM]
Exclusive: TLC Books "The Opener" for January 3
The David Adjey-led series will follow "Cake Boss: Next Great Baker."

[12/20/10 - 06:43 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 20
Updates include: Ira Steven Behr to run Syfy's "Alphas"; and Shonda Rhimes lands ABC's first drama pilot order this cycle.

[12/20/10 - 03:00 PM]
"Parenthood," "The Event," "Office," "Outsourced" and "Apprentice" Rank #1 in Their Categories in Biggest DVR Jump
NBC further spins the numbers for the week of November 29-December 5.

[12/20/10 - 02:10 PM]
"Gold Rush: Alaska" Is #1 Program in All of Television Among Men 25-54
Discovery spins the numbers for Friday, December 17.

[12/20/10 - 02:09 PM]
Animal Planet's "Confessions: Animal Hoarding" Returns With Ten New Episodes Featuring Situations That Have Spiraled out of Control
The series returns with two "Where Are They Now" specials on Friday, January 7.

[12/20/10 - 01:21 PM]
Fox International Channels' "Single Dads" to Be Released on Hulu.com
"Releasing 'Single Dads' on Hulu is part of our plan to further develop this project into a TV series," said Sharon Tal Yguado.

[12/20/10 - 12:00 PM]
NBC.com Offers Last Minute Holiday Shoppers the Chance to Give the Gift of Laughter
The specially selected items include "The Office: Digital Shorts Collection" on DVD and "30 Rock" Soundtrack Collector's Edition.

[12/20/10 - 11:52 AM]
CBS to Give "CSI: Miami" Earlier Slot
The veteran drama will move to Sundays at 8:00/7:00c for at least three weeks, beginning January 2.

[12/20/10 - 11:43 AM]
Comedy Central February 2011 Programming Highlights
New stand-up specials include "Billy Gardell: Halftime" and "Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room."

[12/20/10 - 10:01 AM]
Finale for "Survivor: Nicaragua" Caps a Winning Season for "Survivor" in Its New Wednesday Time Period
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, December 19.

[12/20/10 - 09:20 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Spoils "Survivor" Finale
"Nicaragua's" swan song is down modestly from "Samoa's" finale a year ago.

[12/20/10 - 08:49 AM]
Starz Sets April 1st Premiere Date for "Camelot," A New Take on the Timeless Tale of King Arthur
Joseph Fiennes, Eva Green and Jamie Campbell Bower star in the 10-part series.

[12/20/10 - 08:41 AM]
"Sunday Night Football" Packers-Patriots Earns 15.2 Overnight; No. 1 Show on Sunday Night for 15th Straight Week
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 19.

[12/20/10 - 08:40 AM]
Nick News With Linda Ellerbee Listens to Kids Living in Haiti One Year After the Earthquake in "Haiti Rising? Life in the Ruins," Premiering Sunday, Jan. 9
The half-hour special "follows the stories of kids living in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere even before the earthquake struck."

[12/20/10 - 08:02 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Iconic Children's Series, "The Electric Company," Sheds a Light on Literacy With Its Third Season Premiering February 7, 2011 on PBS Kids Go!(R)
The modern adaptation of the daily half-hour show comes back with "new original animations, toe-tapping music videos and exciting narrative storylines."

[12/20/10 - 06:25 AM]
CBS Mobile and Ludia Announce "The Amazing Race - The Game," The Official Mobile Game of the Emmy Award-Winning Series
"Our fan base is one of the most loyal and dedicated audiences I've ever seen," said Phil Keoghan.

[12/20/10 - 06:21 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: Mainstays Enough for FOX Win
Plus: a new "Saturday Night Live" averaged a 4.9/12 in the metered markets.

[12/20/10 - 06:01 AM]
The 16th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards Announces Maroon 5 as This Year's House Band
This year's event airs live Friday, January 14 at 9:00/8:00c on VH1.

[12/20/10 - 05:01 AM]
HGTV Gives Viewers a First Look at the 2011 HGTV Dream Home on New Year's Day
The spectacular home, nestled beneath the magnificent Mt. Mansfield, is part of a $2 million grand-prize package.

[12/20/10 - 12:04 AM]
Interview: "Million Dollar Money Drop" Host Kevin Pollak
FOX's new game show franchise launches tonight at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/18/10 - 09:02 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Don't Forget The Lyrics" Host Mark McGrath
The game show regular airs weeknights at 7:00/6:00c and 7:30/6:30c on VH1.

[12/18/10 - 08:59 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dateline" Sparks NBC Win
A tight race last night featured mostly repeat competition.

[12/17/10 - 07:52 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 17
Updates include: Melissa Rosenberg to bring "Jessica Jones" to ABC; John Corbett to visit NBC's "Parenthood"; and Kunal Nayyar closes a new deal on CBS's "The Big Bang Theory."

[12/17/10 - 06:18 PM]
Tom Arnold to Kick Off 2011 on Showtime(R) With "That's My Story and I'm Sticking to It"
The one-hour special is the latest installment of the network's on-going "Showtime Laugh Out Loud" comedy franchise.

[12/17/10 - 05:46 PM]
Video: New Episodes of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" Return on Friday, January 7th at 8:30/7:30c
Here's a first look at what's yet to come in season three.

[12/17/10 - 04:21 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: 49ers/Chargers Hands NFL Demo Crown
USA's "Burn Notice" however is the most-watched program.

[12/17/10 - 01:42 PM]
"Burn Notice" Fires Up Fall Ratings in Season 4 Finale
USA spins the numbers for Thursday, December 16.

[12/17/10 - 12:47 PM]
Video: MTV Brings G.T.L. Back to New Jersey When the Hit TV Series "Jersey Shore" Returns!
The series returns for 13 new episodes beginning Thursday, January 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/17/10 - 11:37 AM]
NBC's Promising New Singing Competition Series "The Voice" (Working Title) Announces Open Auditions in Cities Across America in 2011
The series, from John De Mol and Mark Burnett, was previously dubbed "The Voice of America."

[12/17/10 - 11:13 AM]
Brian Austin Green and Harold Perrineau To Star in TBS Pilot of "The Wedding Band"
Peter Cambor and Derek Miller also star in the project, about "a group of guys who try to escape the stress and craziness of their lives by performing in a wedding band."

[12/17/10 - 10:18 AM]
Treasure Broker Cari Cucksey Gives New Life to Dusty Relics in HGTV's "Cash & Cari"
The newcomer premieres Monday, January 3 at 10:00/9:00c following a preview on New Year's Day.

[12/17/10 - 09:59 AM]
"SNL" Kicks Off the New Year With Jim Carrey and The Black Keys
Said installment will air Saturday, January 8 on the Peacock.

[12/17/10 - 09:02 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Originals Net Easy Win
"The Big Bang Theory" and "Bleep My Dad Says" were the only first-run programs last night.

[12/17/10 - 09:01 AM]
USA Presents "WWE(R) Week" Beginning Monday, December 20
Said stunt includes a Tuesday edition of "WWE Smackdown" plus a super-sized rebroadcast of "WWE Tribute to the Troops."

[12/17/10 - 08:55 AM]
Video: Fred Armisen & Carrie Brownstein Welcome You to IFC's "Portlandia"
The six-episode series premieres Friday, January 21 at 10:30/9:30c.

[12/16/10 - 06:32 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 16
Updates include: USA's "Eden" finds its leads; ABC looks to remake "Being Erica"; and Sarah Bolger joins FOX's "Locke & Key."

[12/16/10 - 04:44 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: NBA Coverage Lifts ESPN
Plus: "Storage Wars" leads the adults 18-49 race for A&E.

[12/16/10 - 01:28 PM]
The A Cappella Group, SoCal VoCals, to Perform on "Rules of Engagement" Feb. 7
When Timmy (Adhir Kalyan) begins singing as a hobby, he teams up with the SoCal VoCals.

[12/16/10 - 01:11 PM]
Syfy Cancels "Stargate Universe"
Said development was confirmed by a spokesperson from the network this afternoon.

[12/16/10 - 12:08 PM]
Cartoon Network Launches Free Mobile Apps
The new app allows fans to watch Cartoon Network's most popular shows on the go.

[12/16/10 - 12:07 PM]
USA Delivers Best Week of 2010
USA spins the numbers for the week of December 6-12.

[12/16/10 - 12:03 PM]
Comedy Central(R) Bank$ on Donald Trump: Network Seals Deal to Roast World Renowned Business Magnate
The show is scheduled to tape on March 9 in New York City for an Spring 2011 air date.

[12/16/10 - 11:58 AM]
Video: FOX's "Traffic Light" - All-New Trailer
The series, formerly known as "Mixed Signals," premieres Tuesday, February 8 at 9:30/8:30c.

[12/16/10 - 11:52 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Scores Season-High Ratings
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, December 11.

[12/16/10 - 11:25 AM]
TV Land's "Hot in Cleveland" Honored With Two Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) Nominations
"'Hot in Cleveland' is lightning in a bottle with these four fabulous women," said Larry W. Jones.

[12/16/10 - 11:20 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Generate Season-High Margins of Victory for the Late-Night Ratings Week of Dec. 6-10
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of December 6-10.

[12/16/10 - 10:42 AM]
The Boys Are Back Living the Dream and Selling the Lifestyle When Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing" Returns Tuesday, February 1 at 10 PM ET/PT
Plus: Josh Altman joins returning cast members Josh Flagg and Madison Hildebrand.

[12/16/10 - 10:07 AM]
Sao Paulo, Brazil to Host the 2011 Miss Universe(R) Pageant Live on NBC
Next year's event airs Monday, September 12 on the Peacock.

[12/16/10 - 10:00 AM]
NBC Announces the Celebrities Tracing Their Family Trees on Season Two of "Who Do You Think You Are?" Premiering February 4
Plus: the new season gets pushed back two weeks from its original return date, January 21.

[12/16/10 - 09:54 AM]
New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys to Perform Together Live from Times Square on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011," Airing December 31 on ABC
They join previously announced acts Ke$ha and Taio Cruz in Times Square.







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[01/29/26 - 12:11 PM]
Mandy Patinkin Signs on to Play Odin in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Based on PlayStation's massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the series has received a two-season order, with pre-production underway in Vancouver, and casting has begun.

[01/29/26 - 12:00 PM]
Presenters Announced for "68th Annual Grammy Awards," Sunday, Feb. 1 on CBS
Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah and Teyana Taylor are among the featured talent.

[01/29/26 - 11:17 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors on February 11
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets game.

[01/29/26 - 11:03 AM]
Paramount+ to Premiere True-Crime Documentary "Wild Boys: Strangers in Town" on February 18
The two-part documentary chronicles the astonishing true story of two young brothers who emerged from the forests of British Columbia in the summer of 2003, claiming they had been raised entirely off the grid - without schools, doctors or any record of their existence.

[01/29/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Orders New Limited Series "The Chain" from Damon Lindelof
Details are under wraps, but Lindelof is said to be expanding the mythology of Adrian McKinty's award-winning thriller.

[01/29/26 - 10:11 AM]
Olafur Darri Olafsson Signs on to Play Thor in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Max Parker as Heimdall.

[01/29/26 - 10:05 AM]
Bravo's "Top Chef" Returns for Season 23, Serving Bold Flavors and Carolina Charm
The Emmy, James Beard and Critics Choice Award-winning series returns Monday, March 9.

[01/29/26 - 10:02 AM]
ESPN Original Series "On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing" to Premiere January 30
The five-episode series follows the world's most elite ski racers across the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

[01/29/26 - 09:38 AM]
FOX Nation Goes Deep Inside the Power, Scandal and Secrets of America's Early Presidents in New Docudrama "The White House"
The eight-part series brings to life the shocking true stories of the presidents, spouses, family members, confidantes, and adversaries, not just in the stately, public rooms of the White House, but in the intimate spaces they shared all under one roof.

[01/29/26 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Max Launches "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Inspired "Squire For Hire" Social Series, Taskrabbit Partnership and Sweepstakes
The digital campaign brings the spirit of Westeros to life, along with a fan sweepstakes that offers a unique way for audiences to feel as if they're part of the story.

[01/29/26 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Emotional Final Trailer for the Timeless Romantic Drama "Outlander," Premiering March 6
The groundbreaking, time-traveling drama returns on Friday, March 6, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays.

[01/29/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Katt Williams' Fourth Stand-Up Special, "The Last Report"
Back for his fourth Netflix stand-up special, comedy icon Katt Williams delivers his famously bold takes on conspiracies, celebrities and the world at large in this electrifying set.

[01/29/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Age of Attraction" - First Look - Netflix
Age is thrown out the window when singles search for their soulmates in this dating series. Is love truly ageless, or will the years come between them?

[01/29/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Unveil First Look Teaser for the Highly-Anticipated New Drama, "The Audacity," from Emmy Award-Winner Jonathan Glatzer
Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, "The Audacity" takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos, and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future.

[01/29/26 - 08:07 AM]
Flavortown Comes to Life in New Food Network Series "Flavortown Food Fight"
In each episode, Fieri will welcome three chefs to Flavortown where skills and cooking chops can earn advantages and ultimately a win.