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    [saturday, february 11, 2012]    
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[02/11/12 - 09:01 PM]
"Dateline" to Air Tribute to Singer Whitney Houston Sunday, February 12 at 7p/6c
Anchored by Lester Holt, the hour will report on Houston's life and career and the reaction from those who knew her.
[02/11/12 - 03:35 PM]
Stars of Upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie "Let It Shine" Open the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards Nominees' Luncheon With Spectacular Performance
Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones and Trevor Jackson co-star in the film, set to premiere in June.
[02/11/12 - 12:06 PM]
First Lady Michelle Obama and Disney Stars Get Kids Moving at Disney's Magic of Healthy Living & "Let's Move!" Event at Walt Disney World Resort
Debby Ryan, Roshon Fegan, Doc Shaw, Kelsey Chow and Olivia Holt inspired kids to get active with the new dance "The Platypus Walk."
[02/11/12 - 09:16 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Blue Bloods" Still Tops for CBS
The drama is last night's most-watched program, shares the demo crown with ABC's "Shark Tank."
[02/11/12 - 08:48 AM]
ABC's "Shark Tank" Scores a Friday Best and Marks a 3-Year High in the Time Period
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, February 10.
[02/10/12 - 11:03 PM]
"Ragin' Cajuns," "Sorority Girls," "American Stuffers," "Snake Man of Appalachia" Out in Latest Discovery Networks Purge
Said quartet launched last month across Animal Planet, Discovery and TLC.
[02/10/12 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 10
Updates include: John Goodman to join Roseanne Barr on NBC's "Downwardly Mobile"; Jimmy Wolk to star in USA's "Political Animals"; and Becki Newton to lead "The Goodwin Games" at FOX.
[02/10/12 - 03:30 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Jersey Shore" Holds Off "Swamp People," Lakers/Celtics
Plus: numbers for Showtime's "On the Shoulders of Giants" and Discovery's "U.S. Drug Wars."
[02/10/12 - 03:21 PM]
The CW Network Adds "The Bill Cunningham Show" to Fall 2012 Afternoon Lineup
The show's second season will air Monday through Friday, 3:00-4:00 p.m., on The CW Network stations nationwide beginning in September.
[02/10/12 - 01:32 PM]
"Bones" Prepares for a Mother of a Return Thursday, April 5
Plus: Gordon Ramsay's "Hotel Hell" to premiere Friday, April 6 at 8:00/7:00c.
[02/10/12 - 01:07 PM]
Love Is In the Air this Valentine's Day, "Regular Show" Style - Special Loved-Themed Episode to Air Monday, Feb 13 at 8 p.m. (ET, PT)
Plus: Cartoon Network announced today the fourth season of the hit series is in production.
[02/10/12 - 12:52 PM]
TBS Greenlights New Comedy Series "Sullivan and Son," Starring Comedian Steve Byrne and Executive-Produced by Vince Vaughn, Peter Billingsley and Rob Long
The network has ordered 10 episodes of the series, which is slated to premiere this summer.
[02/10/12 - 12:44 PM]
Syfy Presents "SuperSmackDown Live" Tuesday, February 21 at 8PM
The special will encore in "SmackDown's" regular time slot on Friday, February 24 at 8:00/7:00c.
[02/10/12 - 12:43 PM]
History's "Swamp People" Season Premiere Locks 4.7 Million Viewers / Series Launch of "Mudcats" Pulls in 3 Million Viewers
History spins the numbers for Thursday, February 9.
[02/10/12 - 12:21 PM]
CBS Unveils "Anatomy of a TV Hit: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," a New Behind-the-Scenes Web Series on CBS.com That Takes Fans Inside the World of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"
The nine-part series, surrounding the making of the upcoming episode "Stealing Home," launches today.
[02/10/12 - 10:37 AM]
Video: First Look at History's "Hatfields & McCoys" Starring Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton
The mini-series will roll out this Memorial Day on the cable channel.
[02/10/12 - 10:01 AM]
Emma Stone to Make First Oscar(R) Show Appearance Oscar Sunday, February 26 on ABC
Stone appears in the Best Picture nominee "The Help."
[02/10/12 - 09:14 AM]
"The Big Bang Theory" Matches All-Time Thursday Best Adults 18-49 Ratings
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, February 9.
[02/10/12 - 09:14 AM]
DC Nation Premieres on Cartoon Network Saturday, March 3
The one-hour block will feature new episodes of "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" and "Young Justice."
[02/10/12 - 09:07 AM]
The Biggest Loser Resort - Niagara to Open May, 2012
Said destination will join the company's other two locations in Malibu, California and Ivins, Utah.
[02/10/12 - 09:02 AM]
ABC Presents Oscar(R) Sunday -- A Celebration of the 84th Academy Awards(R) -- February 26
The Alphabet details its full day of coverage for Hollywood's biggest night.
[02/10/12 - 08:59 AM]
For the First Time, USA Network Expands Digital Coverage of Westminster Kennel Club With Real-Time Streaming from the Floor
The two-day event airs this Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14 on USA and CNBC.
[02/10/12 - 08:48 AM]
Season Premiere of "Sons of Guns" Airs Wednesday, February 29 at 9 PM ET on Discovery
Plus: Will Hayden and Rich Wyatt to host "Top 10 Shootouts" special that same night at 10:00/9:00c.
[02/10/12 - 08:45 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, CBS Split Top Honors
FOX holds onto the demo crown while CBS is the most-watched network last night.
[02/10/12 - 08:43 AM]
Thursday's #1 Drama, ABC's "Grey's" Hits a 5-Week High in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 9.
[02/10/12 - 06:25 AM]
Brooke Burns Is Hired to Serve and Protect the Bride in "Undercover Bridesmaid," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere, April 15
The film also stars Gregory Harrison, Nicole Paggi and Justin Baldoni.
[02/09/12 - 10:51 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 9
Updates include: NBC rolls its "Munsters" reboot to June; CBS greenlights Ben Falcone comedy pilot; and Justin Kirk to topline NBC's "Animal Kingdom."
[02/09/12 - 04:14 PM]
"America's Next Top Model: British Invasion" Premieres February 29 on The CW
The latest cycle will take over for "Remodeled," which is exiting the lineup two weeks early.
[02/09/12 - 03:34 PM]
Daniel Dae Kim, Matthew Morrison, Carrie Ann Inaba & Mark Consuelos to Co-Host "Live! With Kelly" from the New Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, February 20-24, 2012
Guests that week include Jon Cryer, Derek Hough, Rico Rodriguez, Patricia Heaton and Jorge Garcia.
[02/09/12 - 03:08 PM]
Adrian Pasdar Finds More Than Luck and Love on the Emerald Isle in "Chasing Leprechauns," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere March 17
Amy Huberman co-stars in the film, from director Kevin Connor and writer Rod Spence.
[02/09/12 - 02:46 PM]
For Second Straight Week, Syfy's Smash Hit "Face Off" Shatters Series Records With 2.2 Million Total Viewers
Syfy spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 8.
[02/09/12 - 02:44 PM]
E!'s Live from the Red Carpet Team Presents Comprehensive Coverage from the Music Industry's Most Anticipated Night at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 12th
Plus: look for "Fashion Police: The 2012 Grammy Awards," with special guest Coco, on Monday, February 13 at 10:00/9:00c.
[02/09/12 - 02:39 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "The Challenge: Battle of the Exes" Tops Demo Chart
Plus: numbers for Animal Planet's "Hillbilly Handfishin'," Showtime's "Inside the NFL" and TLC's "My 600-lb Life."
[02/09/12 - 01:46 PM]
Oscar(R) Winner Jon Voight and Oscar(R) Nominee Elliott Gould Join the Showtime(R) Pilot "Ray Donovan"
Liev Schreiber, Dash Mihok, Eddie Marsan and Paula Malcomson also star in the project.
[02/09/12 - 01:29 PM]
Muy Caliente! Bravo Greenlights "The Real Housewives of Miami" for a Second Season
Marysol Patton, Lea Black and Audriana de Moura will return for the new season, which begins production this month.
[02/09/12 - 12:27 PM]
"Oprah's Oscar(R) Special" Airs on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Wednesday, February 15th
Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Jonah Hill are among those featured in the two-hour event.
[02/09/12 - 11:39 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Score #1 Rankings for the Late-Night Week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 30-February 3.
[02/09/12 - 11:24 AM]
TV Land's "Happily Divorced" Announces Season Two Guest Stars
New and returning guests include Renee Taylor, Ann Guilbert, Morgan Fairchild, Sean Kanan and D.W. Moffett.
[02/09/12 - 11:16 AM]
Video: VH1 "Basketball Wives" Season 4 Supertrailer
The series returns with "new cast members, new twists and turns and emotions running higher than ever" on Monday, February 20 at 8:00/7:00c.
[02/09/12 - 10:59 AM]
Penelope Cruz to Make Oscar(R) Show Appearance
Cruz won an Oscar in 2008 for her supporting role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
[02/09/12 - 10:45 AM]
NBCUniversal Cable Networks Combine to Create a "Roadblock" for NBC's New Hit Musical Drama "Smash"
USA, E!, Bravo, Style, Oxygen, G4, mun2, Universal HD and Cloo will all rebroadcast the show's pilot tonight from 12 a.m.-1 a.m. (ET/PT).
[02/09/12 - 10:11 AM]
Encore Original Drama, "The Crimson Petal and The White," Will Air September 2012
Romola Garai, Chris O'Dowd and Gillian Anderson star in the mini-series, which was originally slated for March 6-7.
[02/09/12 - 10:11 AM]
Nickelodeon Debuts Its Strongest Entertainment Toy Portfolio Ever With New Products For "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Winx Club," "Team Umizoomi," "Dora," "Spongebob," and "Victorious" At Toy Fair 2012
Said lineup marks "its most comprehensive and diversified toy portfolio ever, based on popular entertainment brands for preschoolers, kids, and tweens."
[02/09/12 - 10:08 AM]
Ron Wechsler Named Vice President, Original Programming, NBC Sports Network
In this role, Wechsler, a former ESPN executive, will create original programming and branded entertainment for the new NBC Sports Network.
[02/09/12 - 10:07 AM]
Series Premiere of "Doomsday Preppers" Launches National Geographic Channel to Its Highest-Rated Tuesday Night Telecast Ever
National Geographic Channel spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 7.
[02/09/12 - 09:49 AM]
Lisa Edelstein, Sara Paxton and Justin Bruening Star in Lifetime Original Movie "Blue-Eyed Butcher"
The Stephen Kay-directed film will premiere Saturday, March 3 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.
[02/09/12 - 09:17 AM]
ABC's "Modern Family" Tops "Idol" as Wednesday's #1 Show in Adults 18-34
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 8.
[02/09/12 - 08:57 AM]
Interview: "The Vampire Diaries" Co-Stars Ian Somerhalder, Candice Accola, Joseph Morgan & Zach Roerig
The quartet preview tonight's installment - and beyond - of the hit CW drama.
[02/09/12 - 08:45 AM]
"Nightline" Ranks as the No. 1 Program in Latenight for the 5th Time in the Last 6 Weeks in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 30-February 3.
[02/09/12 - 08:41 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Idol" Continues Reign for FOX
Down 28% year-to-year, the juggernaut nevertheless still tops the night.






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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]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
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 Chloé 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.