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[01/12/11 - 07:05 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 12
Updates include: Nick Stahl joins FOX's "Locke & Key"; Ben Lawson to star in USA's "Wild Card"; and Justin Long books a comedy pilot at CBS.

[01/12/11 - 06:22 PM]
Recap of Tonight's Scheduling Changes: "Better With You," "Human Target" Pulled
As a result of the speech's 20-minute overrun, ABC and CBS will stagger the start times of their lineups by said amount while FOX and NBC will join theirs in progress.

[01/12/11 - 04:08 PM]
The Cable Debut of "The Game" on BET Ranks as the #1 Ad-Supported Scripted Series Premiere in Cable History
BET spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 11.

[01/12/11 - 03:15 PM]
Bravo's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" Season Finale Earns Highest Rated Episode in Series History Among All Key Demos
Bravo spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 11.

[01/12/11 - 02:50 PM]
MTV's "Teen Mom 2" Delivers Strongest Debut Yet for Hit Franchise With 2.7 Million P12-34 Viewers
MTV spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 11.

[01/12/11 - 02:46 PM]
Discovery Communications Names Eileen O'Neill Group President, Discovery and TLC Networks, as Part of Overall U.S. Networks Restructuring
"Eileen is a home-grown Discovery talent with a 21-year track record of success that is nothing short of astounding," said CEO David Zaslav.

[01/12/11 - 01:56 PM]
"Lights Out" Premiere Ratings: 1.5 Million Total Viewers
FX spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 11.

[01/12/11 - 01:31 PM]
Tonight's Live Broadcast of "Live to Dance" Moved to 9:00 PM, ET
CBS News plans live coverage of President Obama's remarks at the Tucson memorial service at some point between 8:30-9:00 PM, ET.

[01/12/11 - 12:51 PM]
Police Hit the Streets for Season Three of G4's Hit Reality Series "Campus PD"
New episodes return Wednesday, January 19 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/12/11 - 12:32 PM]
ID Strikes Again! New Series "Stolen Voices, Buried Secrets" is ID's Highest Rated Telecast Ever, Ranking in Top 10 of Cable
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for Monday, January 10.

[01/12/11 - 10:42 AM]
CBS and Warner Bros. Television Announce Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement for "The Big Bang Theory"
The agreement renews the series for an additional three years, extending it through the 2013-2014 season.

[01/12/11 - 09:25 AM]
"NCIS" Delivers Its Largest Audience Ever
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 11.

[01/12/11 - 09:01 AM]
Reba McEntire Invites Blake Shelton to Co-Host the "46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards," To Be Broadcast Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 3 on CBS
"This is an incredibly special moment for me," said Shelton. "I am humbled that Reba invited me to co-host the Awards with her."

[01/12/11 - 09:01 AM]
ABC Continues to Post Impressive Year-Over-Year Growth with its Tuesday Drama Line-up
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 11.

[01/12/11 - 08:46 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Originals Return Big
On the flip side, all three ABC dramas post series lows among adults 18-49.

[01/12/11 - 07:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Presents Next Generation of Iconic Power Rangers Franchise, "Power Rangers Samurai," Premiering Monday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m.
Following the premiere, the show will air regularly Sundays at noon (ET/PT).

[01/12/11 - 06:02 AM]
Jon Hamm, Julianne Moore, Josh Brolin, Sofia Vergara, Kevin Spacey and Emma Stone are Among the Many Presenters at "The 16th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards"
Also on tap are Jimmy Kimmel, Greg Kinnear, Julianne Moore, Tim Roth, Paul Scheer, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sarah Silverman and more!

[01/11/11 - 07:59 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 11
Updates include: Skeet Ulrich and fellow co-stars Regina Hall and Megan Boone to depart NBC's "Law & Order: Los Angeles."

[01/11/11 - 07:03 PM]
"Conan" Ranks #1 with Young Adults 18-49 and 18-34 in Live + 7 Deliveries
TBS spins the late-night numbers for the fourth quarter of 2010.

[01/11/11 - 04:26 PM]
Big Four Unveil Plans for State of the Union on January 25
Of the group, NBC will offer up the sole original on said night, with an abbreviated version of "The Biggest Loser."

[01/11/11 - 04:23 PM]
Video: FOX's Midseason Trailers - "The Chicago Code," "Breaking In" and More!
The network releases all of today's trailers from TCA, save for "Terra Nova."

[01/11/11 - 03:39 PM]
NBC Pushes "Chase" Return to January 19
Back-to-back episodes of "Minute to Win It" will instead air tomorrow night beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/11/11 - 02:01 PM]
FOX at TCA: Bubble Shows, Development Are Hot Topics
Kevin Reilly and Peter Rice talk "Fringe," "Lie to Me," "Terra Nova," "Locke & Key" and more!

[01/11/11 - 01:20 PM]
Trey Songz, Ne-yo, Yolanda Adams, Keyshia Cole, Lalah Hathaway and More to Deliver Thrilling Performances at "BET Honors 2011"
Plus: Tyler Perry, Cedric the Entertainer, Anika Noni Rose, and Hill Harper have been tapped as presenters.

[01/11/11 - 12:55 PM]
Justin Bieber Returns to "CSI!"
He will reprise his role as Jason McCann in the show's February 17 episode.

[01/11/11 - 12:50 PM]
TLC's "Police Women of Cincinnati" Crack Down on Crime in the Queen City
The franchise's fifth incarnation premieres Thursday, January 13 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/11/11 - 12:49 PM]
Investigation Discovery Breaks All-Time Network Record -- 1.0HH and 936K Delivery -- with "On the Case with Paula Zahn"
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for Sunday, January 9.

[01/11/11 - 12:46 PM]
Man's on the Menu in Three of the "World's Deadliest Towns"
The three-part series premieres Monday, February 21 on the cable channel.

[01/11/11 - 12:20 PM]
FOX Makes It Official: "Running Wilde," "Good Guys" Canceled
Kevin Reilly has officially pronounced the deaths of both series.

[01/11/11 - 11:31 AM]
NBC Wins the Primetime Week of Jan. 3-9 in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for the week of January 3-9.

[01/11/11 - 11:18 AM]
Disney Channel is TV's No. 1 Network in Total Day Among Tweens 9-14 for the 6th Consecutive Week
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of January 3-9.

[01/11/11 - 11:02 AM]
Building Week to Week, ABC Hits a 6-Week High in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 3-9.

[01/11/11 - 11:01 AM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Calls in the Marines to South Carolina With a Mission to Build One of Their Deployed Brothers a New Home
ABC details another upcoming installment of its Sunday franchise.

[01/11/11 - 10:38 AM]
CBS Opens 2011 With Another Win in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of January 3-9.

[01/11/11 - 10:22 AM]
FOX Kicks Off 2011 With the No. 1 Series Premiere of the Season
FOX spins the numbers for the week of January 3-9.

[01/11/11 - 09:38 AM]
Producers Tapped for Expanded Oscar(R) Pre-Show
"Oscar's Red Carpet Live," which has been extended from 30 to 90 minutes, will air on ABC beginning at 7:00/6:00c.

[01/11/11 - 09:22 AM]
Nickelodeon's "Victorious" and "Big Time Rush" Score Top Spot With Kids and Tweens
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for Saturday, January 8.

[01/11/11 - 09:00 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "Bachelor" Gets It Done for ABC
The reality franchise takes down repeats on CBS and NBC plus the return of "Lie to Me" on FOX.

[01/11/11 - 08:45 AM]
ABC is Monday's Non-Sports Leader - "The Bachelor" Stands as the #1 TV Series in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, January 10.

[01/11/11 - 08:37 AM]
FOX 2010/11 Season Performance Highlights
FOX spins the numbers for the season to date.

[01/11/11 - 08:36 AM]
Mary Murphy Returns to "So You Think You Can Dance" and Joins Nigel Lythgoe as Resident Judge
"I am thrilled and already dancing in my seat to be back as a permanent judge this season, which I'm sure will be the best ever," said Murphy.

[01/11/11 - 08:35 AM]
"Idol Across America" Mobile Experience Launches Wednesday, January 19, in Los Angeles
Plus: FOX breaks down the first seven weeks of the new season, including a three-night event on March 1-3.

[01/11/11 - 08:34 AM]
"Untitled Jamie Foxx/Affion Crockett Project" (Working Title) Sneak Preview to Air Following "American Idol" Thursday, March 31, on FOX
The series will then premiere in its regular time period Thursday, June 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

[01/11/11 - 08:33 AM]
"Terra Nova" Roars to Life With Special Two-Night Series Preview Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24, on FOX
The show will then premiere in the fall.

[01/11/11 - 08:32 AM]
FOX "Raising Hope" for Second Season
"Greg Garcia and his great cast have established an appointment show on Tuesday nights this season," said Kevin Reilly.

[01/11/11 - 08:31 AM]
BBC America Presents... "Modern Monarchy: Here & There"
The half-hour special premieres Wednesday, January 19, 9:30/8:30c.

[01/11/11 - 08:17 AM]
Most-Watched Wild Card Saturday Ever
NBC further spins the numbers for Saturday, January 8.

[01/11/11 - 07:59 AM]
BCS National Championship: Cable's Highest Overnight Rating
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, January 10.

[01/11/11 - 12:04 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Lights Out" (FX)

[01/10/11 - 11:57 PM]
Exclusive: FOX Gives "Raising Hope" Second Season
The news will be formally announced during the network's session at the TCA Winter Press Tour tomorrow.







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Starring Camila Morrone, Kristine Froseth and Ben Radcliffe, this contemporary reimagining of Edith Wharton's tale of forbidden love in 19th century New York is a heart-rending romance exploring freedom, duty, identity, and love in all its forms.

[11/10/26 - 07:10 AM]
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[11/10/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[11/10/26 - 07:00 AM]
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[11/10/26 - 06:32 AM]
Video: "Ink" - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[11/10/26 - 06:31 AM]
"The Later Daters" Returns - Executive Produced by Michelle Obama - Premieres December 30 - Only on Netflix
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[11/10/26 - 06:22 AM]
Filming Begins on Tony McNamara's "Mosquito" for Disney+ and Hulu, with a New Ensemble Joining Nicholas Hoult and Daisy Edgar-Jones
Kyle Soller, Phoebe Fox, John Macmillan, Belinda Bromilow, Liv Hill, Francis Magee, Phoebe Campbell, Akshay Khanna, Bamshad Abedi Amin, and Den Rasaq join the ensemble cast of the six-part dramedy about a marriage, secrets, and one very annoying insect.

[11/10/26 - 06:19 AM]
Disney+ to Globally Premiere ESPN Films' Award-Winning "Give Me the Ball!" Alongside ESPN in the U.S., Bringing Billie Jean King's Story to Audiences Worldwide
The film explores how King repeatedly put her career, relationships and public standing on the line, taking on battles that extended far beyond the tennis court to become one of the most influential athletes and advocates of the modern era.

[11/10/26 - 06:01 AM]
CMA Announces Additional Performers for "The 60th Annual CMA Awards"
Luke Combs, Vince Gill, Megan Moroney, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr. join the lineup.

[11/10/26 - 04:23 AM]
Netflix Releases "Welcome to El Bulli" on November 20
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[11/09/26 - 03:36 PM]
Two Championship Eras. One Team. Executive Producers Tom Brady and Jim Harbaugh Unite for "The Team: Michigan Football"
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[11/09/26 - 12:18 PM]
The Cold Never Bothered Nature Anyway: National Geographic Greenlights "The Real Frozen" (w/t) - A Magical Look at the Real World and Creatures That Inspired the Beloved Animated Films
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[11/09/26 - 12:00 PM]
Prime Video Releases Premiere Date and First-Look Images for Season Two of Benito Skinner's Breakout Comedy Series "Overcompensating"
The eight-episode season, produced by A24, Strong Baby and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere on February 17, exclusively on Prime Video.

[11/09/26 - 10:58 AM]
76ers-Pistons November 4 Matchup Delivered 2M Viewers on ESPN, Up 47 Percent from Last Year
The audience peaked with 2.6M viewers during the 9:45 p.m. ET quarter hour.

[11/09/26 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Entertainment Docuseries "The Well" Is Now Streaming Exclusively on Hulu
Produced by FOX Entertainment Studios, Mountain Top Pictures, Haven Entertainment and Fairvale Entertainment, "The Well" investigates more than 200 unsolved murders that continue to haunt California's San Joaquin County, including those linked to the infamous Speed Freak Killers.