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[01/26/11 - 10:40 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 26
Updates include: NBC greenlights four comedy pilots; Syfy finds its latest William Adama; and Tom Verica to topline TBS's "Hound Dogs."

[01/26/11 - 04:18 PM]
Will Ferrell to Guest-Star Over Arc of Episodes on NBC's "The Office"
He'll play "a branch manager who arrives from the home office and proves to be just as inappropriate as Michael (Steve Carell)."

[01/26/11 - 03:34 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Game," "Teen Mom" Share Demo Crown
The BET comedy however is still the most-watched cable program overall last night.

[01/26/11 - 02:17 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Showtime
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/26/11 - 02:14 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Oxygen
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/26/11 - 02:11 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: MTV
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/26/11 - 02:08 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Lifetime
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/26/11 - 02:05 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: History
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/26/11 - 01:52 PM]
Showtime to Run "Episodes" Marathon
The first three installments of the series will rebroadcast Friday, January 28 starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/26/11 - 01:37 PM]
Bravo Media Elevates Jenn Levy to Vice President of Development and Production
Levy serves as executive producer on the upcoming "Platinum Hit" as well as returning series "Million Dollar Listing."

[01/26/11 - 01:25 PM]
Bravo's Beloved Blondes Return With "The Real Housewives of Orange County" Premiere on Sunday, March 6 at 10pm ET/PT
Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Barney, Gretchen Rossi and Alexis Bellino will welcome new cast member, Peggy Tanous.

[01/26/11 - 01:15 PM]
MTV's "Teen Mom 2" Delivers A Season High With 4 Million Total Viewers
MTV spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 25.

[01/26/11 - 12:52 PM]
First-Run Dating Reality Strip "Excused" Now Sold in 46 of the Top 50 Markets
CBS Television Distribution has cleared the new first-run syndicated strip to stations covering 80% of the country.

[01/26/11 - 12:48 PM]
"The NFL on CBS" AFC Playoffs Coverage Scores Highest Viewer Average in 23 Years
CBS spins its NFL postseason numbers for the season to date.

[01/26/11 - 12:22 PM]
CBS Renews "The Talk" for the 2011-2012 Season
"After only a few months on the air, 'The Talk' has delivered creative and ratings growth and established a strong profile in daytime," said Nina Tassler.

[01/26/11 - 12:20 PM]
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange to Appear on "60 Minutes" Sunday, January 30
The controversial figure has given a lengthy interview to Steve Kroft.

[01/26/11 - 11:52 AM]
New Pairing of "One Tree Hill" and "Hellcats" Delivers The CW's Most Watched Tuesday of the Season
The CW spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 25.

[01/26/11 - 11:23 AM]
BET and CENTRIC Celebrate Black History Month With a Lineup of Exciting Programming Showcasing the Depth and Diversity of the African-American Experience
Said offerings include new episodes of BET's hit comedies "The Game" and "Let's Stay Together."

[01/26/11 - 11:16 AM]
Music Mogul Sean Combs Hits the Beach to Make a Special Guest Appearance on "Hawaii Five-0"
He'll play NYPD Detective Reggie Williams, "who hunts the streets of Honolulu for the men responsible for a crime against his family."

[01/26/11 - 10:54 AM]
"Spartacus: Gods of the Arena" Connects With 2.8 Million Viewers Its Premiere Weekend
Starz spins the numbers for the weekend of January 21-23.

[01/26/11 - 10:22 AM]
truTV to Create Special Fan-Only Bonus Episode of "Operation Repo" If Fans Reach Half a Million "Likes" for the Show's Facebook Fan Page
The series returns for its eighth season tonight at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[01/26/11 - 10:17 AM]
Sophomore Season of Disney Channel's Hit Comedy "Good Luck Charlie" to Premiere Sunday, February 20
Plus: in March, the cast will begin production on the untitled holiday-themed Disney Channel Original Movie based on the series.

[01/26/11 - 09:58 AM]
Sundance Channel to Premiere "Love/Lust" Original Series Exploring the Ideas and Trends That Changed Our Lives, on Tuesday, February 8 at 10:00PM ET/PT
The first of four episodes rolls out Tuesday, February 8 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[01/26/11 - 09:53 AM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Announces New Season Eight Audition Information
Auditions will no longer be held in Charlotte as previously announced and the date for the Los Angeles auditions has changed.

[01/26/11 - 09:05 AM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Serves Up a New Home for a Volleyball Coach and Three Young Sisters in Clay County, Florida
ABC details another upcoming installment of its Sunday franchise.

[01/26/11 - 09:01 AM]
CBS Moves the Premiere of New Comedy, "Mad Love," Up to Valentine's Day, Monday, Feb. 14
"It's a marketing-driven move that makes scheduling sense," the network's Kelly Kahl.

[01/26/11 - 09:01 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Biggest Loser," State of the Union Power NBC
The Peacock's news coverage tops ABC, CBS and FOX on the night.

[01/26/11 - 08:27 AM]
Logo's Third Season Premieres of "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race" Rev Up Ratings on Monday Night
Logo spins the numbers for Monday, January 24.

[01/26/11 - 08:17 AM]
Comedy Central March 2011 Programming Highlights
Said offerings include "The Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump," airing Sunday, March 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/26/11 - 07:08 AM]
Artists Scheduled to Appear and Be Honored at "Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country," A New Concert Special to Be Broadcast on CBS
The special. featuring Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride Jennifer Nettles, Reba and Carrie Underwood, will be taped at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 4.

[01/26/11 - 06:57 AM]
Bio Channel Premieres Season 3 of the Critically Acclaimed Talk Series "Shatner's Raw Nerve" Hosted by William Shatner
Carol Burnett and Marilu Henner open the new season, due Monday, January 31 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/26/11 - 05:01 AM]
Legendary Vocalist Whitney Houston Joins Friend Kim Burrell for an Awe-Inspiring Performance of "I Look To You" at the 2011 BET "Celebration of Gospel," Premiering Sunday, January 30 at 8:00 P.M.
Chaka Khan, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, El DeBarge and VaShawn Mitchell are also slated to perform.

[01/25/11 - 11:01 PM]
Exclusive Interview: "Southland" Co-Star Kevin Alejandro
The actor talks about the shocking finale to this week's episode. (SPOILERS!)

[01/25/11 - 10:46 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 25
Updates include: ABC orders two period dramas to pilot; FOX greenlights a pair of single-camera comedies; and Stephen Gaghan's "S.I.L.A." is a go at NBC.

[01/25/11 - 03:45 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars" Rises to the Top
History's reality series overshadows scripted originals on Syfy, MTV as well as USA's mainstay "WWE Raw."

[01/25/11 - 03:22 PM]
Syfy's Hot New Drama "Being Human" Skins the Competition Taking an Ever Bigger Bite Out of Monday Nights
Syfy spins the numbers for Monday, January 24.

[01/25/11 - 02:46 PM]
Bravo's "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" Delivers Series High in Key Demo and Season High Among Total Viewers
Bravo spins the numbers for Monday, January 24.

[01/25/11 - 02:46 PM]
It's Ratings Hog Heaven for Discovery Channel
Discovery spins the numbers for Sunday, January 23 and Monday, January 24.

[01/25/11 - 02:16 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: HBO
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/25/11 - 02:13 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: FX
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/25/11 - 02:10 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: E!
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/25/11 - 02:07 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Discovery
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/25/11 - 02:04 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Comedy Central
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/25/11 - 01:49 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Atlanta" Holds Off "Kourtney & Kim"
Bravo's "Housewives" franchise retains the 18-49 crown, while Disney's originals are the most-watched.

[01/25/11 - 11:58 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces "Home Takeover with Simon & Tomas"
The six-episode series will premiere Monday, March 28 on the cable channel.

[01/25/11 - 11:38 AM]
"48 Hours Mystery" #1 on Saturday in Households and Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, January 22.

[01/25/11 - 11:37 AM]
CBS Notches the Best Weekly Ratings of Any Network in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 This Season
CBS spins the numbers for the week of January 17-23.

[01/25/11 - 11:20 AM]
"Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown," Along With the Classic "A Charlie Brown Valentine," to Air Friday, February 11 on ABC
The specials will replace the previously announced episode of "Supernanny" that night.

[01/25/11 - 11:19 AM]
ABC's "Wipeout" Is Casting for Season Four
New open calls are set for Orange County and Los Angeles next month.

[01/25/11 - 11:09 AM]
Disney Channel is TV's No. 1 Network in Total Day Among Tweens 9-14 for the 8th Consecutive Week
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of January 17-23.







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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"
The two-part documentary executive produced by Tom Brady and Jim Harbaugh explores two defining championship eras of one of college football's most storied programs.

[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
Using the very best of Walt Disney Animation Studios' craft and the award-winning cinematography of Silverback Films, the stories will take audiences on a journey of wonder like never before.

[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.

[11/09/26 - 10:16 AM]
Gwyneth Paltrow Unveils New Video Podcast "The goop Guide," Premiering November 11 on Spotify and Netflix
Video episodes will be available on Spotify and Netflix, with audio episodes available wherever you get your podcasts.

[11/09/26 - 09:37 AM]
Skydance Names Jeremy Latcham President and Chief Creative Officer, DC Studios
James Gunn and Peter Safran will step away from their leadership roles after four years transforming DC Studios and resetting the studio's foundation and return full time to their creative work.

[11/09/26 - 09:11 AM]
Peacock's "Here Come the Irish" Returns for Season Three Monday, Dec. 14, Chronicling the Trials and Triumphs of Notre Dame's Defining Season
"Here Come the Irish" follows Notre Dame in the aftermath of the playoffs as the team enters a new season fueled by grit, determination and brotherhood, with their sights set on reaching new heights.

[11/09/26 - 09:03 AM]
BritBox Launches "Austen Untold" Anthology Franchise with Greenlight of New Series "The Other Elliot Sister"
"The Other Elliot Sister" builds on the approach established by "The Other Bennet Sister," placing a character previously confined to the margins at the heart of her own story.

[11/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Trials of Karen Read" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An accident, a deadly fight or an elaborate cover-up? This true-crime series digs into the murder trials of Karen Read that sparked viral conspiracies.

[11/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unveils New Trailer for "Blade Runner 2099"
All eight episodes of the highly anticipated limited series will premiere on November 25, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/09/26 - 08:31 AM]
ESPN Secures Exclusive Media Rights to New Games in Expanded 24-Team College Football Playoff
The agreement runs through the 2031-32 season and builds on the six-year agreement ESPN and the CFP announced in 2024, which began with the 2026-27 season.

[11/09/26 - 07:30 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream "One Night Only" Beginning December 4
The film stars Academy Award nominee Monica Barbaro and BAFTA nominee Callum Turner, alongside Maya Hawke, Julia Fox and more.

[11/09/26 - 06:31 AM]
"Darius Rucker: They Called Me Hootie" Premieres Monday, Nov. 16, on Hulu and Disney+ in Select Markets Internationally
The new feature-length documentary explores the triumphs and hardships that shaped Rucker's life, from his childhood in Charleston, South Carolina, to music superstardom around the globe.

[11/09/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the Trailer for the Final Season of "Maxton Hall - The World Between Us"
The first two episodes of the six-part season will be available on Prime Video starting December 9, 2026, followed by a new episode each week until the grand finale on December 23, 2026.