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[01/28/12 - 11:16 AM]
Don Cheadle to Present at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
The "House of Lies" co-star is the latest to be featured on the ceremony's live broadcast tomorrow night on TNT and TBS.

[01/28/12 - 10:11 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Chuck" Goes Out With Season High
ABC however wins the night among adults 18-49, while CBS is the most-watched network.

[01/28/12 - 09:00 AM]
ABC is #1 on Friday for the 3rd Week in a Row in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, January 27.

[01/27/12 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 27
Updates include: ABC gets busy with five pilot orders; CBS likewise adds three comedies; and McG to direct FOX's "Guilty."

[01/27/12 - 03:53 PM]
Academy Award Winner Cuba Gooding Jr. Stars in Hallmark Hall of Fame's "Firelight" for ABC
The film, formerly known as "Crew Six," will premiere Sunday, April 22 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[01/27/12 - 03:24 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Jersey Shore" Overshadows Competition Once Again
Plus: numbers for Comedy Central's "Russell Simmons Presents The Ruckus" and Food Network's "Fat Chef."

[01/27/12 - 12:39 PM]
Four-Part Series "My 600-lb Life" Premieres Wednesday, February 1 at 9PM (ET/PT) on TLC
The series follows the lives of four people, each weighing over 650 pounds, as they collectively try to lose one ton.

[01/27/12 - 12:36 PM]
Video: Lifetime & Jennifer Love Hewitt Music Video for "The Client List"
The new drama premieres this March on the cable channel.

[01/27/12 - 12:05 PM]
E! Presents Comprehensive Red Carpet Coverage Live from The 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) Sunday, January 29
Plus: look for "Fashion Police: 2012 SAG Awards," featuring special guest Betsy Brandt, on Monday, January 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/27/12 - 11:41 AM]
TLC Premieres "Extreme Couponing: Midnight Madness" This Sunday, January 29 at 10/9c
The one-hour special follows four savings experts as they battle to get the best possible savings on Black Friday.

[01/27/12 - 11:26 AM]
Investigation Discovery Posted "Serially" Strong Numbers on Wednesday Night With Over 2.75 Million Viewers Tuning Into the New Series "Dark Minds"
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 25.

[01/27/12 - 11:00 AM]
Adult Swim Announces Start of Production For "The Eric Andre Show"
Eric Andre and Hannibal Buress host the late-night talk show, set in a dingy public-access TV channel within an alternate reality.

[01/27/12 - 10:32 AM]
NBC Announces Stars Joining "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" in Indianapolis for Special Super Bowl
Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg will stop by "Jimmy Fallon's Super Bowl Special" airing live on Sunday, February 5.

[01/27/12 - 09:25 AM]
HBO Comedy Series "Eastbound & Down," Starring Danny McBride, Kicks Off Its Eight-Episode Third Season Feb. 19
Jason Sudeikis joins the cast as Kenny's new best friend and kindred spirit Shane, a veteran catcher with the Mermen.

[01/27/12 - 09:06 AM]
Chuck LaBella Named Vice President of Talent Development, Alternative Programming, NBC
"We are excited to make this announcement official since we have worked with Chuck for so many years where he has contributed to the success of our shows as well as others," said Paul Telegdy.

[01/27/12 - 09:04 AM]
"The Loving Story," A Story of Enduring Love That Led to a Landmark Civil Rights Case, Debuts on Valentine's Day During Black History Month, Exclusively on HBO
The watershed Supreme Court case overturned bans on interracial marriage in 16 states.

[01/27/12 - 09:01 AM]
"The Big Bang Theory" Tops "American Idol" in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 for the Second Consecutive Week in Common Half-Hour
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, January 26.

[01/27/12 - 08:36 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Finder" Climbs to Series High for FOX
The newcomer has grown each week since its January 12 launch.

[01/27/12 - 08:30 AM]
Interview: "Spartacus: Vengeance" Creator Steven S. DeKnight
Starz's flagship drama kicks off its second season tonight at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/27/12 - 07:34 AM]
Bravo Tackles Love and Real Estate in New York City With Two New Docu-Series
"Love Broker" premieres on Monday, March 5 followed by "Million Dollar Listing New York" on Wednesday, March 7.

[01/27/12 - 06:29 AM]
Gigapix Studios Answers the Call for the Military Channel With "Baker Boys: Inside the Surge" on Saturday, February 18
In a unique event, the series premieres on the Military Channel on Saturday, February 18 in a four-hour block from 4-8 PM ET.

[01/27/12 - 06:05 AM]
The New Celebrity Cast of "Dancing With the Stars" to Be Revealed Live, Tuesday, February 28 Exclusively on "Good Morning America"
As previously announced, the series returns for season 14 on Monday, March 19 with a two-hour season premiere.

[01/27/12 - 06:01 AM]
Electus Secures a Three-for-One Project Development Deal With National Geographic Channel
One of the concepts is an immersive reality series based on the perilous Mayflower expedition, which recreates the actual 66 day journey the passengers took in search of the new world.

[01/27/12 - 04:02 AM]
Berenice Bejo, Glenn Close, Bryan Cranston, Viola Davis and Shailene Woodley To Present at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
The awards will be simulcast live on TNT and TBS this Sunday, January 29.

[01/26/12 - 10:55 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 26
Updates include: CBS adds four to pilot roster; Shawnee Smith joins FX's "Anger Management"; and Michael Cuesta to direct CBS's "Elementary."

[01/26/12 - 06:04 PM]
Showtime(R) Pilot "Ray Donovan" Casts Actors Eddie Marsan and Dash Mihok in Key Roles
They'll join the previously cast Liev Schreiber and Paula Malcomson in the Ann Biderman-penned hour.

[01/26/12 - 04:06 PM]
MTV's "The Challenge: Battle of The Exes" Premiere Tops Wednesday Night on Cable
MTV spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 25.

[01/26/12 - 03:51 PM]
Kim Kardashian To Appear in Multiple-Episode Guest Arc on Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva"
She'll play Nikki, "Fred's (Ben Feldman) new love interest who partners with his ex Stacy (April Bowlby) in a new business venture."

[01/26/12 - 03:30 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Claims Demo Crown
USA's "Royal Pains" however is the night's most-watched original.

[01/26/12 - 02:12 PM]
Exclusive: "American Idol" to Air Two-Hour Edition on Thursday, February 16
The extra hour will pre-empt "The Finder" on said night.

[01/26/12 - 01:51 PM]
Discovery's "American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior" Returns Monday, February 13 Followed by the Premiere of "World's Toughest Trucker"
Plus: look for the one-hour special "Collision Course" on Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/26/12 - 01:17 PM]
The "Bridesmaids" Cast - Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig - to Present at 84th Academy Awards(R)
McCarthy received her first Oscar(R) nomination this year for her supporting role in the film, and Wiig also became a first-time nominee for the film's original screenplay.

[01/26/12 - 01:01 PM]
Video: Gossip Girl "Made in NY" Video in Taxi Cabs Throughout New York City to Celebrate 100th Episode, Airing Monday, January 30, at 8/7c on The CW
Watch the cast and producers appear in a "Made in NY" video currently running in taxicabs throughout the Big Apple.

[01/26/12 - 12:36 PM]
BBC America to Co-Produce Next Installment of "Luther"
The latest four-part series, starring Idris Elba, will premiere in 2012 as part of the network's Dramaville lineup.

[01/26/12 - 12:19 PM]
Cartoon Network Hall of Game(TM) Awards to Feature Performances by Hot Chelle Rae and Flo Rida
Shaquille O'Neal hosts the second annual event, premiering Monday, February 20 at 7:00/6:00c.

[01/26/12 - 12:13 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Delivers Its Top 18-49 and Total-Viewer Results for an Encore Since April
NBC spins the late-night numbers for Saturday, January 21.

[01/26/12 - 12:12 PM]
Lifetime and Collins Avenue Developing New Docuseries "Ice Moms"
The series follows the Dearborn, Michigan-based figure skating coaching duo of Laurie Vigilante and Adam Schmidt.

[01/26/12 - 12:05 PM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Grab #1 Results for the Late-Night Week of Jan. 16-20
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 16-20.

[01/26/12 - 11:56 AM]
The CW and Kia Motors Recruit Fans of Hit Drama "Nikita" to Assist in Missions Via New Online Game, "Nikita: Code Breaker"
Plus, enter for a chance to win a trip for two to Toronto to visit the set of "Nikita."

[01/26/12 - 11:29 AM]
"Level Up" Debuts as Cartoon Network's #1 Live-Action Series Premiere In Network History
Cartoon Network spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 24.

[01/26/12 - 11:25 AM]
History(R) Turning the Superbowl Into the "Swamperbowl" With National Commercial "Swamp People: This Is Your Boss"
The 30-second spot, due in the fourth quarter, will tout the show's return on Thursday, February 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/26/12 - 11:07 AM]
BBC America's Original Hit Series, "Being Human," Returns to Supernatural Saturday With Fresh and Thrilling Fourth Season
The first of eight new episodes premieres Saturday, February 25 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/26/12 - 10:55 AM]
NBC Announces the 14 Contestants Vying to Be America's Next Big "Fashion Star"
The competition series will now premiere with a 90-minute episode on Tuesday, March 13.

[01/26/12 - 10:07 AM]
The Paley Center for Media Adds "Bones" to the Lineup of Honorees for PaleyFest 2012
The series, now in its seventh season, will be honored at the festival on Thursday, March 8.

[01/26/12 - 09:57 AM]
Vivica A. Fox and "Being Human's" Sam Huntington Appear in an All New Episode of Syfy's "Face Off," Wednesday, February 8 at 10 PM ET/PT
The 10 remaining contestants are tasked with creating an original trauma makeup featuring wounds that may have been inflicted by a werewolf.

[01/26/12 - 09:46 AM]
Bravo Presents a Three-Part Reunion of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and an Exclusive Interview With Kim Richards Post Rehab
Plus: look for a one-hour "Lost Footage" special on Thursday, February 16 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/26/12 - 09:13 AM]
Marg Helgenberger Exits "CSI" to Season-High Ratings
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 25.

[01/26/12 - 09:08 AM]
Oxygen Media Appoints Jordana Hochman Vice President, Production
Before joining Oxygen, Hochman was Director, Non-fiction and Alternative Programming at A&E.

[01/26/12 - 08:43 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Touch" Opens Big Behind "Idol"
The newcomer posted FOX's highest-rated drama opening in three years.

[01/26/12 - 08:35 AM]
Emmy and Golden Globe Award Winner Tom Selleck Stars in "Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt," A New Television Movie to Be Broadcast Sunday, May 20
Kathy Baker, Kohl Sudduth, Stephen McHattie, William Devane, William Sadler, Gloria Reuben and Saul Rubinek also will return for the film, the eighth in the franchise.







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[04/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
Paramount+ Greenlights New Reality Series, "Team Moms," Executive Produced by Kim Kardashian and Love Island Producers, ITV
"Team Moms" launches viewers into the world of nationally competitive youth baseball via immersion into the Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona's first and only baseball prep school.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton Lead a New Generation of "Peaky Blinders" and First Look of Bell as Duke Is Revealed
Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski are also on board.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
"Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Returns for One Last Spell This Summer on Disney+ and Disney Channel
Executive producer Selena Gomez to make her directorial debut with the premiere episode.

[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
First-Ever "American Idol" Simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Surges Double Digits
Season to date, "American Idol" averages 5.11 million Total Viewers and stands as one of the few shows to notch year-over-year gains this season.

[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
Sarah Drew and Eric Johnson to Headline "When I Said I Do" (wt), The New Movie Inspired by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black's Beloved Duet of the Same Name
The movie is set to premiere Saturday, May 23 at 8/7c as part of the network's upcoming spring "Love of a Lifetime" original movie slate.

[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
Thursday Night Heats Up as "9-1-1: Nashville" and "9-1-1" Soar to Best Performance of the Season
On linear over three days, "9-1-1" earned 5.94 million Total Viewers, also nearly matching the show's previous season high in January.

[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
Hulu's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Deli Boys" Returns for a Second Season on May 28
Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani join as recurring guest stars for the second season, alongside series regulars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan and Fred Armisen.

[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
ESPN to Present WNBA Expansion Draft Friday, April 3
Malika Andrews will host the special, joined by analysts Carolyn Peck and Monica McNutt.

[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
Louis C.K. to Headline the Hollywood Bowl May 5 as Part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest
This summer, his newest stand-up special, "Ridiculous," will premiere globally on Netflix.

[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Ramy Youssef: In Love" Debuts April 17
Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
The series - from Paramount Television Studios - will be directed by Cord Jefferson, and written and adapted by author Jonathan Franzen.

[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Smiling Friends" - Final Episodes Trailer - Adult Swim
Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.

[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. with the First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day on Disney+
It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
New Faces Join "The Chi" Ensemble Cast for Its Final Season on Paramount+
Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins are among the latest additions.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
Maya Rose Skabar also stars in the film, which will premiere as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.