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[07/28/11 - 10:18 PM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "So You Think You Can Dance's" Eliminated Couple Following Tonight's Results Show
Part four of four from our latest week of post-elimination night interviews.

[07/28/11 - 10:17 PM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "So You Think You Can Dance's" Rob Marshall Following Tonight's Results Show
Part three of four from our latest week of post-elimination night interviews.

[07/28/11 - 10:16 PM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "So You Think You Can Dance's" Mary Murphy Following Tonight's Results Show
Part two of four from our latest week of post-elimination night interviews.

[07/28/11 - 10:15 PM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "So You Think You Can Dance's" Nigel Lythgoe Following Tonight's Results Show
Part one of four from our latest week of post-elimination night interviews.

[07/28/11 - 10:09 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 28
Updates include: Patricia Clarkson set for NBC's "Parks & Recreation"; John Corbett, Julie Benz join TNT's "Ricochet"; and Richard Hatem departs The CW's "Secret Circle."

[07/28/11 - 08:55 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: No Stopping "Storage Wars"
A&E's hit series however sinks 19% among adults 18-49 from last week's season opener.

[07/28/11 - 04:39 PM]
Discovery Communications Extends "Shark Week" Experience with "Shark Week Live" and "Ultimate Sharks" Apps
The network's 24th annual "Shark Week" kicks off this Sunday, July 31.

[07/28/11 - 02:36 PM]
HBO/Cinemax 2011/2012 Programming Overview
A complete recap of all of the networks' programming highlights for the upcoming season.

[07/28/11 - 02:32 PM]
HBO Confirms Fall Debut Dates for New and Returning Series "Boardwalk Empire," "Hung," "How to Make It in America," "Bored to Death" and "Enlightened"
"Boardwalk Empire" "Hung," "How to Make It in America" are back on Sundays while "Bored to Death," "Enlightened" to take on Monday nights.

[07/28/11 - 01:38 PM]
British Songstress Adele to Make Her VMA Debut Performance at The "2011 MTV Video Music Awards"
Plus: Lil Wayne and Chris Brown to also return to the VMA stage.

[07/28/11 - 12:46 PM]
"The Office" Kit Hits Shelves August 2nd Just in Time for Season 8
The collection includes Michael Scott's "World's Best Boss" Coffee Mug, Angela's Baby Jazz Poster, Dwight's Schrute Buck and more!

[07/28/11 - 12:41 PM]
HBO2 Sets Documentary Lineup for the Second Half of 2011
"Killing in the Name," "Position Among the Stars," "Sun Come Up" and "Post Girl" are among the upcoming films.

[07/28/11 - 12:40 PM]
HBO Unveils Documentary Lineup for Second Half of 2011
Upcoming titles include "The Latino List," "Living in the Material World: George Harrison," "Sing Your Song" and "The Education of Dee Dee Ricks."

[07/28/11 - 11:34 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Deliver #1 Scores for the Late-Night Week of July 18-22
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of July 18-22.

[07/28/11 - 11:04 AM]
"Superheroes," Exploring the World of Real-Life Caped Crusaders Out to Save Humanity, Debuts Aug. 8, Exclusively on HBO
The film spotlights several of the country's most famous masked heroes, including San Diego's Mr. Xtreme and the members of Brooklyn's New York Initiative (N.Y.I.).

[07/28/11 - 09:56 AM]
BBC America Orders First Original Scripted Series for Summer 2012
"Copper," from co-creators Tom Fontana and Will Rokos, centers on a young Irish cop operating in the immigrant communities of 19th century New York.

[07/28/11 - 09:55 AM]
E! Lathers Up With New Fall Docu-Series "Dirty Soap" Taking Viewers Inside the Real Lives of Today's Hottest Soap Stars
Kelly Monaco, Nadia Bjorlin, Kirsten Storms, Farah Fath, JP Lavoisier and Galen Gering star in the 10-episode series, premiering Sunday, September 25 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/28/11 - 09:50 AM]
"Nightline" Grows Week-to-Week Across All Key Target Demos
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of July 18-22.

[07/28/11 - 09:47 AM]
"Big Brother" Wins Time Period in Viewers and Key Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 27.

[07/28/11 - 09:06 AM]
Science is the Home for Junkyard Genius in August With Two World Premiere Series - "JUNKies" and "Stuck With Hackett"
Both series launch back-to-back Thursday, August 18 beginning at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/28/11 - 08:54 AM]
Syfy.com Lets Fans Select a Contestant for Season Two of Its Hit Reality Competition Series "Face Off"
The winner will snag the final contestant spot on the upcoming season, which returns in January 2012.

[07/28/11 - 08:49 AM]
"Deadliest Catch" Finishes the Season in Winning Style
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 26.

[07/28/11 - 08:44 AM]
Wednesday Broadcast Ratings: "Dance" Rises in Victory
FOX's summer mainstay takes the demo crown last night while NBC is the most-watched network.

[07/28/11 - 08:03 AM]
AMC Statement on "The Walking Dead"
The cable channel confirms Glen Mazzara will assume the role of showrunner from Frank Darabont.

[07/28/11 - 08:00 AM]
AMC Set to Debut Epic Drama "Hell on Wheels" on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 10:00PM ET/PT
Anson Mount, Common, Colm Meaney, Dominique McElligott, Ben Esler, Philip Burke and Eddie Spears star in the 10-episode series.

[07/28/11 - 07:59 AM]
AMC Launches AMC Digital Studios
The first web series launching is called "The Trivial Pursuits of Arthur Banks," starring Adam Goldberg with Jeffrey Tambor.

[07/28/11 - 07:38 AM]
"Basketball Wives LA" Premieres On VH1 Monday, August 29 at 8PM ET/PT
The 10-episode series features the wives, girlfriends and exes to some of the hottest players from the Los Angeles Lakers and other legendary teams.

[07/28/11 - 06:59 AM]
La La Anthony Is Back With "La La's Full Court Life" And "The T.O. Show" Returns For A Third Season
Both series return Monday, August 22 at the earlier times of 9:00/8:00c and 9:30/8:30c, respectively.

[07/27/11 - 10:38 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 27
Updates include: A&E, Lifetime make pilot decisions; and Max Martini to recur on ABC's new drama "Revenge."

[07/27/11 - 04:15 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Teen Mom," "Tosh.0" Top Demos
USA's "Covert Affairs," "White Collar" however remain the most-watched series on the night.

[07/27/11 - 03:16 PM]
"Gene Simmons Family Jewels" Sixth Season Finale on A&E Draws Record Audience
Plus: new episodes will return Tuesday, September 6 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[07/27/11 - 02:55 PM]
"Brad Meltzer's Decoded" Examines History Hidden in Plain Sight When Hit Series Returns for 2nd Season in 4th Quarter 2011
New topics this season include the Declaration of Independence, Ft. Knox, Billy the Kid, the Vatican and an ancient relic from the Crucifixion.

[07/27/11 - 02:53 PM]
History(R) Remembers 9/11 on Its Tenth Anniversary
"9/11: The Days After," a follow-up to "102 Minutes That Changed America," will premiere Saturday, September 10 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/27/11 - 02:51 PM]
History Announces "Vietnam in HD" - Six-Hour Series Follows in the Footsteps of Network's Acclaimed Emmy(R) Award Winning "WWII in HD"
Michael C. Hall narrates the event, which also features Edward Burns, Kevin Connolly, Jerry Ferrara, Adrian Grenier, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Zachary Levi and Blair Underwood.

[07/27/11 - 02:49 PM]
"Around The World in 80 Ways" - New Series Premiering 4th Quarter 2011 on History
Robert "Boston Rob" Mariano and Dennis Anderson star in the 10-part series.

[07/27/11 - 02:45 PM]
History(R) Builds on Phenomenal Growth and Historic Success Celebrates Record Audiences
Newly announced series include "Invention USA," "Full Metal Jousting" and "United Stats of America."

[07/27/11 - 02:18 PM]
Lifetime to Premiere Original Movie "Five" on October 10, 2011
The project features five short films from directors Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore, Patty Jenkins and Penelope Spheeris.

[07/27/11 - 02:17 PM]
Russian Dolls Come to Life in Lifetime's New Reality Series Premiering August 11
The 12-episode series, set in Brooklyn's Brighton Beach, will air Thursday nights at 10:30/9:30c.

[07/27/11 - 02:16 PM]
Lifetime to Premiere Unscripted Series "Picker Sisters" on August 2
The series, which bows with back-to-back episodes, features "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" alums Tracy Hutson and Tanya McQueen.

[07/27/11 - 02:15 PM]
Lifetime to Premiere Compelling, New Scripted Series "Against the Wall" on July 31
Rachael Carpani, Treat Williams and Kathy Baker topline the series, from executive producer Nancy Miller and creator Annie Brunner.

[07/27/11 - 12:18 PM]
RISE UP: ESPN's New Inspiration Series to Debut This Fall
The four-part series launches Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00/6:00c on the network.

[07/27/11 - 12:17 PM]
ESPN Films Announces Schedule for New Documentaries
The seven-week film series will premiere Tuesday, September 27 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/27/11 - 12:14 PM]
TeenNick Proves The '90s Are "All That" as New Late-Night Retro Block Reaches Record Ratings
TeenNick spins the numbers for Monday, July 25.

[07/27/11 - 12:03 PM]
"Family Guy" Fans Can Win Big with the "Great News! We're Rich!" Sweepstakes
The grand prize champ will win $3,000, but more importantly, the bragging rights that his/her name could be mentioned during the season premiere.

[07/27/11 - 11:36 AM]
"E! True Hollywood Story: Amy Winehouse" Airs on Thursday, July 28th at 10:00 PM, ET/PT
The special, which originally aired on February 9, 2008, features interviews with Femi Temowo, Ian Barter and Lloyd Beiny.

[07/27/11 - 11:27 AM]
The Hottest Reservation on Daytime This Fall is Hallmark Channel's New Series, "Emeril's Table," Premiering September 26th
"Some of my most fulfilling memories have been in the kitchen preparing a meal with my family and friends, and 'Emeril's Table' creates that same kind of connection," said Lagasse.

[07/27/11 - 11:27 AM]
TLC Renews "Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids"
The network has ordered 18 half-hour episodes, slated to premiere in March 2012.

[07/27/11 - 11:18 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces Season Two Premiere of "Martha Bakes," A Hallmark Channel Original Series Beginning September 26
The 13-episode series airs Mondays at 11:30 a.m. ET/PT.

[07/27/11 - 11:08 AM]
Ewan McGregor, Betty White, Kristin Chenoweth and Jillian Michaels Will Join Whoopi Goldberg as Celebrity Judges for the Inaugural "American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards" Premiering Friday, November 11
Voting is currently underway at www.herodogawards.org.

[07/27/11 - 11:07 AM]
Billy Ray Cyrus Stars in "Christmas Returns to Canaan," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Coming Holiday 2011
"Christmas Returns to Canaan" is the sequel to the network's highly-rated "Christmas in Canaan."







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[05/08/26 - 11:01 AM]
NBC Announces Four Series Orders for the 2026-27 Season
Dramas "Line of Fire" and "The Rockford Files" and comedies "Newlyweds" and "Sunset P.I." are on tap.

[05/08/26 - 10:50 AM]
"Law & Order" to Return for Season 26 on NBC
The network confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[05/08/26 - 09:26 AM]
"FOX College Football Friday" Returns to Primetime with Biggest Season Yet
The network's strongest Friday night slate to-date features elite matchups across partner conferences - with appearances from the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers, projected Top-25 matchups, and culminating with the Mountain West Championship.

[05/08/26 - 09:18 AM]
TNT Sports Delivers Its Most-Watched MLB Regular Season Start Since 2015
The Yankees/Mariners season opener on March 31 delivered 562,000 viewers and peaked at 735,000, making it the most watched opener on TBS since 2012.

[05/08/26 - 09:02 AM]
ABC Renews "R.J. Decker" for Second Season
Get your flip flops and your lawn flamingos ready.

[05/08/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hulu's "Not Suitable For Work"
The series will premiere with three episodes on June 2, then two episodes weekly until the finale on June 23, only on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[05/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
ABC Announces Summer 2026 Premiere Dates and Unscripted Renewals
New seasons of "Celebrity Family Feud," "Press Your Luck," and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" will join the previously announced newcomer "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro."

[05/08/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "James." - Official Trailer - Netflix
A raw and honest look at the man behind Colombia's iconic No. 10 on his road to the 2026 World Cup.

[05/08/26 - 07:16 AM]
CNN Film "Why We Dream" to Premiere Memorial Day at 8PM ET/PT
The film chronicles the final generation of World War II veterans as they return to France and is produced by Delta Air Lines' Window Seat Studios in partnership with Vice Media's Pulse Films.

[05/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
"Forever" Season 2 Starts Production in Los Angeles
Additionally, Malaika Guttoh is set to join the cast as a series regular with Avery Wills Jr. and Tre McBride joining as recurring guests.

[05/08/26 - 02:31 AM]
Netflix Announces Standalone Sequel to Global Hit "La Palma"
"Florida" (working title) picks up just hours after the volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma, shifting the focus to a Norwegian community in Florida that is still unaware that a devastating tsunami is on its way.

[05/07/26 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Viral Hit" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When he accidentally goes viral after a brawl, a weak and broke teen realizes livestreaming fights against delinquents could change his life.

[05/07/26 - 02:00 PM]
Class Is in Session: FOX Announces New Celebrity Game Show "Nation's Dumbest" - The Only Competition You Don't Want to Win
Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place.

[05/07/26 - 01:10 PM]
ESPN Debuts Short Documentary "Messi: The Forgotten Tape / Messi: La Cinta Olvidada"
Debuting Sunday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, the documentary highlights the pivotal moment that helped shape Lionel Messi's international future and altered the trajectory of global football.

[05/07/26 - 12:21 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews "Murder in a Small Town" for Season Three
Joining the cast is Peter Gallagher as Rod Finlayson, a charismatic, uber-independent, capable yet unreliable figure.