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[03/08/11 - 10:52 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 8
Updates include: Ben Koldyke, Brooke D'Orsay nab leads in ABC comedy pilots; Rick Gomez, Richard T. Jones join FOX's "Council of Dads"; and Natalie Dormer to star in ABC's "Poe."

[03/08/11 - 05:54 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: USA's "Raw" Goes Untouched
The WWE franchise takes total viewers and adults 18-49 by wide margins last night.

[03/08/11 - 04:09 PM]
Oxygen's "All About Aubrey" Becomes Highest Docu-Series Premiere in Network History Among All Key Demos
Oxygen spins the numbers for Monday, March 7.

[03/08/11 - 03:39 PM]
Exclusive: "LOLA" Originals to Continue Into June; More Details About NBC's May Lineup
Look for two episodes of "Parks & Recreation" also on May 12; plus why "Harry's Law" is only airing 12 episodes.

[03/08/11 - 02:56 PM]
Style's Docu-Series "Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back" Scores Series Best Ratings
The Style Network spins the numbers for Monday, March 7.

[03/08/11 - 02:35 PM]
Food Network's "Chopped" Stunt Delivers All-Star Ratings
Food Network spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[03/08/11 - 02:27 PM]
Nickelodeon Takes Basic Cable's Top Spot as Number-One Total Day Network
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the week of February 28-March 6.

[03/08/11 - 02:22 PM]
USA Originals Lead Way to Ratings Win
USA spins the numbers for the week of February 28-March 6.

[03/08/11 - 01:29 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts" Leads Demos
The stand-up special claims the 18-49 crown while Lifetime's "Army Wives" is the most-watched.

[03/08/11 - 11:42 AM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of Feb. 28-March 6
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 28-March 6.

[03/08/11 - 11:20 AM]
NBC Announces Season Finales for Spring 2011
Plus: "30 Rock" celebrates its 100th episode with a special one-hour edition on Thursday, April 21.

[03/08/11 - 11:20 AM]
"60 Minutes" Makes the Top 10
CBS further spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[03/08/11 - 11:05 AM]
Disney Channel is TV's No. 1 Network in Total Day in Tweens 9-14 for the 14th Straight Week
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of February 28-March 6.

[03/08/11 - 10:56 AM]
"NCIS" Is the Week's #1 Drama in Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for the week of February 28-March 6.

[03/08/11 - 10:21 AM]
TLC Uncovers Unique Antiques in New Series "What The Sell?!" Set to Premiere on March 29th
14 half-hour episodes have been ordered and will air back to back at 10:00/9:00c with the finale airing May 23.

[03/08/11 - 10:20 AM]
TLC Premieres New Episodes of "Kate Plus 8" on Monday, April 4
The hour-long premiere episode follows Kate and her eight as they travel 21 hours across the globe to Australia - the longest flight they've ever taken.

[03/08/11 - 10:06 AM]
FOX Wins the Week, Tops February Sweep
FOX spins the numbers for the week of February 28-March 6.

[03/08/11 - 10:03 AM]
ABC Claims 6 of the Week's Top 20 TV Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 28-March 6.

[03/08/11 - 10:01 AM]
Discovery's "Dual Survival" Returns This April, Bringing Back Two Vastly Different Survival Experts to Brave the Wilderness Together
12 all-new episodes will roll out Fridays at 9:00/8:00c beginning April 22.

[03/08/11 - 09:47 AM]
Video: AMC's "The Killing" Four-Minute Trailer
The original series premieres Sunday, April 3 on the cable channel.

[03/08/11 - 09:37 AM]
"Season 25: Oprah Behind The Scenes" Goes Down Under for the Two-Part Australia Episode on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Sunday, March 27 and April 3
New episodes of "Oprah Presents Master Class" will follow at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/08/11 - 09:24 AM]
Live Discussion With Lisa Ling and Gayle King to Air Immediately Following Tonight's Controversial Episode of "Our America with Lisa Ling"
"Pray the Gay Away? The Conversation Continues..." airs tonight at 11:00/10:00c.

[03/08/11 - 08:41 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Event" Returns With Series Low
The show's two-hour return is down more than 26% from its fall finale among adults 18-49.

[03/08/11 - 08:41 AM]
"The Bachelor: The Women Tell All" Leads ABC to Victory Across All Key Women
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, March 7.

[03/08/11 - 07:46 AM]
Allison Scagliotti Joins Syfy's "Destination Truth" for First-Ever Live Investigation!
The "Warehouse 13" co-star previously co-hosted last year's "Ghost Hunters Halloween Live" event.

[03/08/11 - 07:34 AM]
"The Whitest Kids 'U Know" Are Back on IFC April 15 for Fifth and Final Season
The show's swan song will consist of 10 all-new 30-minute episodes.

[03/08/11 - 06:09 AM]
Are You "Glee's" Biggest Fan? Prove It and Be Honored as "GLEEk of the Week"
The "GLEEk of the Week" may be identified with their photo and Twitter and/or Facebook username on-air at the end of the episode.

[03/08/11 - 12:21 AM]
Live at the Paley Festival: USA's White Collar"
Check out our recap of night three of The 28th Annual Paley Festival.

[03/07/11 - 10:49 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 7
Updates include: Emily VanCamp wants "Revenge" for ABC; Meredith Hagner joins The CW's "Awakening"; and John C. McGinley among the latest to join ABC's "Smothered."

[03/07/11 - 05:45 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: ESPN's NBA Coverage Tops Demos
Disney's originals and Syfy's "WWE Smackdown" however top total viewers on Friday.

[03/07/11 - 03:12 PM]
NBC Announced the Top 10 Restaurant Concepts That Will Compete for the Title of "America's Next Great Restaurant" on Last Night's Premiere Episode
In next week's episode, the top 10 hopeful restaurateurs are tasked with creating a logo as well as hiring an executive chef for their restaurant.

[03/07/11 - 03:08 PM]
NBC Re-Launches "Law & Order: Los Angeles" With Two-Hour Premiere on Monday, April 11
The crime drama procedural will resume in its regular day and time on Monday, April 18 (10-11 p.m. ET).

[03/07/11 - 01:34 PM]
Warner Bros. Television Terminates Charlie Sheen's Services on "Two and a Half Men"
"After careful consideration, Warner Bros. Television has terminated Charlie Sheen's services on 'Two and a Half Men,' effective immediately," says the studio.

[03/07/11 - 12:33 PM]
BBC America Bolsters Royal Wedding Coverage With New Programs
Said lineup includes the previously announced two-part special "Royally Mad," hosted by Cat Deeley.

[03/07/11 - 12:28 PM]
Lifetime's "Army Wives" Averages 4.2 Million Total Viewers in Season Five Premiere
Lifetime spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[03/07/11 - 12:03 PM]
A&E's "Breakout Kings" Breaks Out With Record Audiences
A&E spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[03/07/11 - 11:53 AM]
Kevin Frazier Named Co-Anchor of "The Insider"
At the same time, Chris Jacobs has been named a correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight."

[03/07/11 - 11:37 AM]
NBC Announces Country Music Superstar Blake Shelton as Fourth and Final Musician Coach of New Musical Competition Series "The Voice"
Shelton joins previously announced musician coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine.

[03/07/11 - 11:13 AM]
Watch the "HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2011" on Saturday, March 19 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The spectacular home is part of a $2 million grand-prize package that includes a new GMC Acadia Denali and $500,000.

[03/07/11 - 11:03 AM]
The Style Network's "Ruby" Season Premiere on Sunday Night Delivers Nearly a Half Million Total Viewers
The Style Network spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[03/07/11 - 11:01 AM]
John Oliver and Friends are Back! The Second Season of "John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show" Premieres Thursday, March 24 at Midnight
Among this season's talent: Anthony Jeselnik, Brendon Walsh, Deon Cole, Glenn Wool, Jen Kirkman, Kumail Nanjiani, Kyle Kinane, Marina Franklin, Mike Lawrence, Moshe Kasher, Rory Albanese, Rory Scovel and Tommy Johnagin.

[03/07/11 - 10:25 AM]
E!'s "After Lately" Series Premiere on Sunday Night Draws Nearly 1.2 Million Total Viewers
E! spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[03/07/11 - 10:01 AM]
"How I Met Your Mother" Suits Up for Another Two Years on CBS
"We are so proud of this show and all of its creative and ratings achievements," said Nina Tassler.

[03/07/11 - 09:31 AM]
CBS Is First in Viewers on a Night of Reality Premieres
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[03/07/11 - 09:27 AM]
Top Cake Designers Battle for "Best Cake Artist in America" Title and $100,000 Grand Prize on Food Network's "Last Cake Standing"
The competition series returns for its second season on Sunday, April 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/07/11 - 09:25 AM]
ABC's "Modern Family" Sets a Record in DVR Playback
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of February 14-20.

[03/07/11 - 09:05 AM]
Cartoon Network Renews Three Hit Alternative Series for 2011
"Hole in the Wall," "Destroy Build Destroy" and "Dude, What Would Happen" are all slated to return.

[03/07/11 - 09:03 AM]
History(R) Announces New Series Featuring Larger-Than-Life Alaskan Craftsmen With a Passion for Preserving Natural History in... "Mounted in Alaska"
The new half-hour series will launch Thursday, April 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/07/11 - 09:00 AM]
G4's Popular Comedy Series "Web Soup" Returns for An All-New Season in HD on March 30th
The show's third season will air Wednesdays at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[03/07/11 - 08:58 AM]
ABC's "Secret Millionaire" Opens Big
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.







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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]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[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
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[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
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.