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[03/11/11 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 11
Updates include: Jon Dore, Paget Brewster on board NBC's "Experiment"; Scott Foley is "The Doctor's" son at CBS; and Tom Sizemore plans "Exit Strategy" at FOX.

[03/11/11 - 09:01 PM]
"The Cape" Finale Now Available on NBC.com
Watch the 10th - and presumably final - episode of the midseason drama.

[03/11/11 - 04:46 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: Another Thursday, Another "Jersey Shore" Win
MTV's top draw however hits season lows in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/11/11 - 03:23 PM]
New Epic Family Adventure Series "Terra Nova" to Premiere in Fall 2011
The series will no longer preview on May 23 and May 24 as previously announced.

[03/11/11 - 02:02 PM]
Creator Shonda Rhimes and the "Grey's Anatomy" Cast and Team Present Something Seven Years in the Making, "Grey's Anatomy: The Music Event"
Said installment, airing Thursday, March 31, also features the return of Kate Walsh.

[03/11/11 - 01:13 PM]
NBC Picks Up New Competitive Alternative Series "Still Standing" (Working Title), Which Offers Contestants a Chance to Win in Fast-Paced Trivia Battles
The Peacock has committed to eight episodes of the series, which had its global premiere on Israel's Channel 10 in December 2010.

[03/11/11 - 12:51 PM]
Discovery Channel and Science Channel to Chronicle Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Event
"Anatomy of a Disaster" will debut on both networks in early April as a world-premiere simulcast event.

[03/11/11 - 12:27 PM]
"Disaster in the Pacific" - ABC News Announces Special Coverage Plans
"ABC World News with Diane Sawyer," "20/20" and "Nightline" will all up to the minute reports.

[03/11/11 - 10:35 AM]
"Rules of Engagement," "CSI" and "The Mentalist" All Post Increases from Last First-Run Episode
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, March 10.

[03/11/11 - 09:45 AM]
Nat Geo Wild Announces New Episodes of "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" as Hit Series Moves to New Network
10 all-new episodes will begin production immediately for a 2012 premiere.

[03/11/11 - 09:05 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Dips to Season Low
The FOX juggernaut however still wins the night by wide margins.

[03/11/11 - 08:05 AM]
Military Channel Examines the "Missions That Changed The War" in New Series Narrated by Gary Sinise
Divided into three separate four-hour mini-series, "Missions" will air Tuesdays at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/11/11 - 07:02 AM]
Operation Chaos: CBS Brings Its New Series, "Chaos," to SXSW(R) Interactive With a Spy-Themed Mobile Game on SCVNGR
The "fun and quirky series about espionage" premieres Friday, April 1 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[03/11/11 - 06:01 AM]
Victoria Justice to Headline Nickelodeon's "Countdown to Kids' Choice," With Performance of New Single, "Beggin' on Your Knees," Saturday, April 2
Plus: immediately following the awards at 9:30/8:30c, the network will premiere a brand-new episode of "Victorious."

[03/11/11 - 12:35 AM]
Live at the Paley Festival: HBO's "Eastbound & Down"
Check out our recap of night six of The 28th Annual Paley Festival.

[03/10/11 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 10
Updates include: Kristoffer Polaha, Zach Gilford land pilots; Debbie Allen reports to ABC's "Grace"; and Titus Welliver to hunt zombies in The CW's "Awakening."

[03/10/11 - 11:01 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for March 10
Plus: The Black Eyed Peas and Lee DeWyze will perform on the next results show Thursday, March 17.

[03/10/11 - 04:55 PM]
Video: "Wilfred" on FX - Friends
See the latest trailer for the upcoming comedy series, due this June.

[03/10/11 - 04:05 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Top Chef" Tops Demos for Fourth Straight Week
Plus: FX's "Justified" is the most-watched program for the second week in a row.

[03/10/11 - 03:57 PM]
"The Real World: Las Vegas" Premiere Ranked #1 in Its Time Period Across All of Television
MTV spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 9.

[03/10/11 - 03:44 PM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Reveals ABC's New "Bachelorette" in Exclusive Interview, Monday, March 14
"The Bachelorette" returns for its seventh installment on the Alphabet this spring.

[03/10/11 - 02:47 PM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" New Mobile Application Now Available for Download
The application "delivers the show's signature comedy pieces to an ever expanding mobile audience accessing content anytime and anywhere."

[03/10/11 - 02:36 PM]
Jason Priestley to Direct Supernatural Drama Series "Haven" and Guest Star in Multiple Episode Arc
He'll play Chris Weekly, "a handsome but anti-social marine biologist who must deal with an affliction most would consider a blessing."

[03/10/11 - 02:14 PM]
NBC to Showcase "America's Next Great Restaurant" Next Tuesday
The show's second episode, due this Sunday, will also encore next Tuesday, March 15 following "The Biggest Loser."

[03/10/11 - 02:00 PM]
Top-ranked Nickelodeon Details Season of Innovation and Momentum Across Entire Portfolio at Annual Upfront Presentation
The presentation featured the first-ever sneak peek of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," revealed by actor Jason Biggs, who will portray the voice of Leonardo in the series.

[03/10/11 - 01:40 PM]
Filming Begins in San Francisco on HBO Films' "Hemingway & Gellhorn," Starring Clive Owen and Nicole Kidman
David Strathairn, Molly Parker, Rodrigo Santoro, Parker Posey, Lars Ulrich, Santiago Cabrera, Saverio Guerra, Peter Coyote, Diane Baker and Tony Shalhoub also star in the film, due in 2012.

[03/10/11 - 01:27 PM]
Eight Food Addicts Face Their Compulsions in "Addicted to Food" Premiering Tuesday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
The eight-episode series was previously slated to premiere Tuesday, March 29.

[03/10/11 - 12:35 PM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights More Than 100 New Episodes of Television's Leading Preschool Series
"Bubble Guppies," "Team Umizoomi," "Dora the Explorer," "The Fresh Beat Band," "Yo Gabba Gabba," "Max & Ruby" and "Olivia" all received orders for additional episodes.

[03/10/11 - 12:34 PM]
Nickelodeon Unites Blockbuster "iCarly" with Cast of New Hit "Victorious" in Epic Summer TV Event, "iParty With Victorious," Premiering Friday, June 10
The season also will feature the launch of two new Nickelodeon live-action series, "Supah Ninjas" and "Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures."

[03/10/11 - 12:33 PM]
Nickelodeon Responds to a Generation of Fans With New Programming Block - "The '90s Are All That!" Launching This Fall on TeenNick
Said lineup will include "All That," "Clarissa Explains it All," "The Adventures of Pete & Pete," "Rugrats," "Rocket Power," "Salute Your Shorts," "The Amanda Show" and "Kenan & Kel."

[03/10/11 - 12:32 PM]
Nickelodeon Adds "Friends" and "Yes, Dear" to Nick At Nite's Powerhouse Roster of Modern Comedies
"Friends" rolls out this September while "Yes, Dear" is due in 2012.

[03/10/11 - 12:32 PM]
HBO Shines a Spotlight on Legendary Hollywood Producer Jerry Weintraub When Feature-Length Documentary "His Way" Debuts April 4 on HBO
Douglas McGrath directed the film with Steven Soderbergh and Audrey Rosenberg executive producing.

[03/10/11 - 12:31 PM]
Nickelodeon Builds on Animation Legacy by Adding Unprecedented 450 Episodes of New Animated Programming to Schedule Over the Next Three Years
Pickups include "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Robot & Monster," "Winx Club," "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" and "The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra."

[03/10/11 - 11:41 AM]
Bravo Media Elevates Ryan Pinette to Vice President of Production and Operations
"Ryan has been an integral member of the production team for the last five years," stated Bravo's David O'Connell.

[03/10/11 - 11:13 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Finish #1 vs. ABC and CBS Competition for the February 2011 Sweep
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 28-March 4.

[03/10/11 - 10:32 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces April 4 Premiere of "Kidnapped By The Kids"
The series, which "helps kids convince their workaholic parents to spend more time at home," will air Mondays at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/10/11 - 10:31 AM]
"Late Show" Beats "The Tonight Show" in Adults 18-34 for the First Time Since Jay Leno's Return One Year Ago
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 28-March 4.

[03/10/11 - 10:19 AM]
TNT Announces Summer Schedule
"Rizzoli & Isles" and "The Closer," due Monday, July 11, are among the returning class.

[03/10/11 - 10:01 AM]
ABC's Repeat "Modern Family" is Wednesday's #1 Scripted TV Show
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 9.

[03/10/11 - 10:01 AM]
TLC to Premiere New Documentary "Let's Talk About Sex"
Directed by James Houston, the special "takes a fresh, raw, and confronting look at attitudes towards sex and sexuality among America's youth."

[03/10/11 - 10:01 AM]
"CatchCon 2011" Docks in Seattle, Saturday, April 9
This is the first time CatchCon falls before the premiere of the new season, giving the event added exclusivity for fans attending.

[03/10/11 - 10:00 AM]
TLC's Hit Series "Strange Sex" Returns for a Second Season on April 3 at 10PM ET/PT
Plus: "Let's Talk About Sex," an hour-long documentary from James Houston, debuts Saturday, April 9 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/10/11 - 09:08 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: The CW's "Top Model," "Shedding" Rise in Week Three
Plus: "Mr. Sunshine," "Off the Map," "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" all hit series lows without original lead-ins.

[03/10/11 - 08:54 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Draws its 2nd-Best Numbers in Viewers and Young Adults in Nearly 2 Months
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 28-March 4.

[03/10/11 - 08:13 AM]
CMT Announces Top 10 Contestants Competing to Become "CMT's Next Superstar"
Thea Andrews hosts the series, which will launch Friday, April 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/10/11 - 07:48 AM]
USA Network's New Original Series "Fairly Legal" Locks First Major Parternships With Kia Motors and Nationwide Insurance
Kia's partnership features two scripted vignettes that debut in the second half of season one.

[03/10/11 - 07:37 AM]
MTV Announces Original Movie on Cyberbullying and Unveils Anti-Digital Discrimination Coalition at White House Bullying Conference
Yet to be titled, this new MTV original movie will tell the story of four teens whose lives unexpectedly collide online.

[03/10/11 - 06:30 AM]
Dallas to Host "The X Factor" Open Auditions Thursday, May 26 at the Dallas Convention Center
Plus: the first time a contestant auditions for the judges, he/she will do so in front of an audience of thousands.

[03/10/11 - 06:02 AM]
CBS Television Studios and Instagr.am Announce Promotional Tie-In for "NCIS: Los Angeles"
The winner of the "Flaunt Your City" campaign will be featured in the season finale, airing Tuesday, May 17 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/10/11 - 06:01 AM]
Keira Knightley to Voice Tinker Bell in Syfy's "Neverland"
The "Peter Pan" prequel also stars Rhys Ifans, Anna Friel, Bob Hoskins, Charles Dance, Raoul Trujillo and Charlie Rowe.







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[05/01/24 - 09:03 AM]
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[05/01/24 - 09:02 AM]
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[05/01/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[05/01/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[05/01/24 - 08:01 AM]
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