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[06/15/11 - 11:19 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Home Game" (CBS)

[06/15/11 - 11:18 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "A Gifted Man" (CBS)

[06/15/11 - 10:30 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 15
Updates include: Caroline Dhavernas joins USA's "Over/Under"; Patty Duke to visit Lifetime's "The Protector"; and Bethenny Frankel tapes a talk show pilot.

[06/15/11 - 05:06 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Covert Affairs" Maintains Viewership Crown
Plus: ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" returns in top three among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/15/11 - 05:05 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: Still No Stopping History's "Pawn Stars"
Alongside "American Pickers," History takes the top three spots in both viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/15/11 - 05:04 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: USA's "In Plain Sight" Tops Viewers
Bravo's "Real Housewives of New Jersey" however is tops among adults 18-49.

[06/15/11 - 04:15 PM]
"William & Catherine: A Royal Romance," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie Starring Jane Alexander, Victor Garber, Jean Smart, Alice St. Clair and Dan Amboyer Premieres Exclusively on Hallmark Channel August 27
The project, originally dubbed "William & Kate: A Royal Love Story," was previously booked for Saturday, August 13.

[06/15/11 - 03:06 PM]
"Deadliest Catch" Logs Highest Rating Since April Premiere
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 14.

[06/15/11 - 02:26 PM]
Lexus' LStudio and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Launch Four-Part Online Series and One-Hour TV Special on Creativity Featuring will.i.am
"The Sessions Project: will.i.am" launches today on LStudio.com while "Sessions: A Conversation with will.i.am" is slated to air later this year on OWN.

[06/15/11 - 01:50 PM]
NBCUniversal TV Consumer Products and Penguin Group (USA) Inc., Announce Release of Book "Royal Pains: First, Do No Harm"
Said release is timed with the show's third season premiere on Wednesday, June 29 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/15/11 - 01:29 PM]
Investigation Discovery Unveils A New Season of Double Lives and Deceived Wives In Its Hit Series "Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry?"
The new season will be joined by "I Married a Mobster" on Wednesday nights at 10:00/9:00c beginning July 13.

[06/15/11 - 12:51 PM]
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" Launches Eighth Season July 10 on HBO
The pay channel further details the new season, airing Sunday nights at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/15/11 - 11:03 AM]
Bravo Partners With Cars.com for Exclusive Web-Based Series Around "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist"
The reality competition returns for its second season later this year.

[06/15/11 - 09:52 AM]
Discovery Fit & Health Challenges You to Ask Yourself: "Are You Fitter Than A Senior?"
The five-part series launches Monday, June 27 at 8:00/7:00c following a sneak preview on Sunday, June 26 at 11:00/10:00c.

[06/15/11 - 08:37 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "AGT," "Voice" Crush the Competition
The Peacock's duo bests the combined efforts of ABC, CBS and FOX among adults 18-49.

[06/15/11 - 07:29 AM]
BBC America July Highlights
New additions include "Friday Night Dinner," "Outnumbered" and "Gordon Ramsay's Great Escape."

[06/15/11 - 07:10 AM]
Multi-Platinum Iconic Artist Beyonce and Country Music Superstar Brad Paisley to Perform on NBC's "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks(R) Spectacular" With Host Nick Lachey
The one-hour special will air on said Monday, July 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/15/11 - 07:01 AM]
Spike TV and Renowned Nightlife Consultant Jon Taffer Aim to Raise the Bar With the Series Premiere of "Bar Rescue"
The 10-episode series launches Sunday, July 17 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[06/15/11 - 06:16 AM]
NBC's "The Voice" Will Showcase Exclusive World Premiere of New Song from Musician Coaches Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera on Live Show June 21
"Moves Like Jagger" is billed as "a quintessential Maroon 5 power pop hit with an upbeat, funky tune and catchy lyrics."

[06/14/11 - 10:30 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Poe" (ABC)

[06/14/11 - 10:29 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Pan Am" (ABC)

[06/14/11 - 10:14 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 14
Updates include: Rob Lowe, Kaley Cuoco to star in Lifetime's "The Drew Peterson Story"; and USA's "Common Law," FX's "Outlaw Country" to do reshoots.

[06/14/11 - 09:01 PM]
Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot Announce the "Masterchef" Top 18
Only one finalist will be crowned the winner and walk away with the $250,000 grand prize.

[06/14/11 - 04:28 PM]
Paul Reaney Named Vice President of Development for ITV Studios America
Reaney was most recently Vice President, Development for FremantleMedia.

[06/14/11 - 03:58 PM]
"Teen Wolf" Roars in Its Third Outing, With Double Digit Gains Among Total Viewers and Key Demos
MTV spins the numbers for Monday, June 13.

[06/14/11 - 03:22 PM]
Disney XD's "Kickin' It" Launches as the Network's No. 1 Original Series Debut Ever in Total Viewers, Kids 6-14 and Tweens 9-14
Disney XD spins the numbers for Monday, June 13.

[06/14/11 - 03:19 PM]
ABC Family's "Switched at Birth," Summer's Break Out Hit, Posts Series Highs in Week 2
ABC Family spins the numbers for Monday, June 13.

[06/14/11 - 01:23 PM]
"Covert Affairs" & "White Collar" Return and Lead USA to #1
USA spins the numbers for the week of June 6-12.

[06/14/11 - 01:06 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: Disney's "My Babysitter's a Vampire" Tops Viewers
Plus: History's "American Restoration" takes home the demo crown.

[06/14/11 - 01:05 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Swamp People" Continues History's Reign
The series is the night's most-watched program in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/14/11 - 01:03 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Franklin & Bash" Is Most-Watched Original
Plus: "South Park" wraps its spring run as the top adults 18-49 draw.

[06/14/11 - 12:04 PM]
It's Official! Viewers Are Married to TLC's Big Friday Night Lineup
TLC spins the numbers for Friday, June 10.

[06/14/11 - 11:54 AM]
NBCUniversal and Hyperion Books Announce Plans to Publish New Book "Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America"
The 240-page book, which includes illustrations, photographs, and other characters' commentaries, will hit bookstores on October 4.

[06/14/11 - 11:38 AM]
Nickelodeon's "iParty with Victorious" Claim's Cable's Top Spot for the Week
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the week of June 6-12.

[06/14/11 - 11:29 AM]
Felicia Day, Wil Wheaton and Stan Lee to Guest Star on Syfy's "Eureka," Returning With All New Episodes Monday, July 11 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Day and Wheaton will each be featured in seven-episode arcs while Lee will cameo in the July 25 episode.

[06/14/11 - 11:18 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Renews Hit Series "Tosh.0" for a Fourth Season
The fourth season of "Tosh.0" will consist of 26 episodes and premiere in January 2012.

[06/14/11 - 11:10 AM]
ABC Announces Cast of "Bachelor Pad" Season 2, Premiering Monday, August 8
The Alphabet details the 18 contestants set to lay it all on the line for love and/or money.

[06/14/11 - 10:33 AM]
Rebroadcasts of "60 Minutes," "NCIS" and "NCIS: Los Angeles" Finish in the Top 10 Programs of the Week
CBS spins the numbers for the week of June 6-12.

[06/14/11 - 10:32 AM]
For the 2nd Straight Week, ABC is No. 1 in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 6-12.

[06/14/11 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Gained More Audience from DVR Viewership Than Any Other Network During 2010-11 Season
FOX spins the numbers for the week of June 6-12 and the season to date.

[06/14/11 - 10:20 AM]
ABC Family is the Week's No. 1 Cable Network in Prime in Women 18-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for the week of June 6-12.

[06/14/11 - 10:14 AM]
"The Voice" and the Tuesday and Wednesday Editions of "America's Got Talent" Are the Top Three Non-Sports Programs of the Week
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 6-12.

[06/14/11 - 09:34 AM]
"Boss" Starring Kelsey Grammer: Teaser & Poster Art Revealed
Connie Nielsen, Kathleen Robertson and Hannah Ware also star in the series, premiering in October.

[06/14/11 - 09:21 AM]
Spike TV's Groundbreaking Hit Series, "Deadliest Warrior" Kicks Off A Third Season Of New Matchups On July 20
"George Washington vs. Napoleon Bonaparte" kicks off the first of 10 new episodes.

[06/14/11 - 08:51 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC's Game 6 Falls Short of ABC's "The Bachelorette"
The Stanley Cup Finals take home the silver among adults 18-49.

[06/14/11 - 08:49 AM]
ABC's Unscripted Series Win Monday Night over NBC's Stanley Cup Finals
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, June 13.

[06/14/11 - 08:44 AM]
Bravo's "The Rachel Zoe Project" Returns Tuesday, August 2 at 9pm Followed by Two New Series "Fashion Hunters" at 10pm and "Mad Fashion" at 10:30pm
The three back-to-back fashion series will turn Tuesday into the most fashionable night of the week.

[06/14/11 - 08:28 AM]
Comedy Central's (R) "Ugly Americans" Returns for a Second Season of Demons, Wizards, Robots and More Beginning on Thursday, June 30 at 10:30 P.M.
The animated comedy returns with 10 episodes on Thursday nights following "Futurama."

[06/14/11 - 07:27 AM]
Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final Between Vancouver Canucks & Boston Bruins Airs Wednesday Night at 8 PM ET on NBC
Plus: look for pre- and postgame coverage on sibling network Versus.

[06/14/11 - 07:01 AM]
Sean Astin Joins Cast of Nickelodeon's CG-Animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" as Raphael
Plus: look for Jason Biggs as Leonardo, Rob Paulsen as Donatello and Greg Cipes as Michelangelo.







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[02/05/26 - 11:01 AM]
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Inspired by the non-fiction book "A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City" by David Dominé, the film chronicles a 2010 murder case that starts with a 911 phone call that leads police to the gruesome discovery of a body buried in the basement of a Victorian mansion.

[02/05/26 - 10:03 AM]
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[02/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[02/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[02/05/26 - 09:00 AM]
Date Announcement: Will Forte & D'Arcy Carden's "Sunny Nights" Comes to Hulu
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[02/05/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Teaser and Premiere Date for Upcoming Original Series "The Miniature Wife"
All episodes of the series starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen will premiere on April 9, 2026 only on Peacock.

[02/05/26 - 08:29 AM]
Video: "The Forsytes" Official Trailer
Don't miss the U.S. premiere of this highly anticipated drama Sunday, March 22 on PBS.

[02/05/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: MGM+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Comedy Series "American Classic" Starring Kevin Kline, Laura Linney and Jon Tenney
The eight-episode, heartfelt comedy series about a family full of drama will debut Sunday, March 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[02/05/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Date Announcement & Teaser - Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2
The series returns in two six-episode batches: the first on May 15 with a three-episode premiere and the second later in the year.

[02/05/26 - 08:00 AM]
AMC's Critically Acclaimed Drama, "Dark Winds," Renewed for a Fifth Season Ahead of the Season 4 Premiere
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[02/05/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Young Sherlock"
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[02/05/26 - 06:01 AM]
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[02/05/26 - 02:01 AM]
The Final Season of "Turn of the Tide" Premieres on April 10
Netflix has unveiled today the release date and first images of the third and final season of the hit Portuguese series.

[02/04/26 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "This Is I" - Final Trailer - Netflix
Bullied for wanting to be an idol, Kenji finds belonging in a cabaret and help from a trailblazing doctor, emerging onstage as her true self, Ai Haruna.

[02/04/26 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Boyfriend on Demand" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Seo Mi-rae is worn out by work. Love? It's the last thing on her mind. But a virtual dating service sparks feelings - and maybe a real shot at romance.