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[02/27/12 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 27
Updates include: Cuba Gooding Jr. to play "Guilty" for FOX; AnnaSophia Robb to star in The CW's "Carrie Diaries"; and Lucy Liu set as Watson in CBS's "Elementary."

[02/27/12 - 05:10 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: "Gold Rush" Wraps Season on Top
Plus: numbers for HBO's "On Freddie Roach," Showtime's "Roz G: Ain't Got Jokes, Got Problems" and E!'s "Actors Unscripted."

[02/27/12 - 04:57 PM]
"Touch" World Premieres Thursday, March 22 on FOX
"Bones" will instead move to Mondays at 8:00/7:00c beginning April 2.

[02/27/12 - 01:39 PM]
MTV's Groundbreaking Docu-Series "16 and Pregnant" Returns on Tuesday, March 27 at 10PM ET/PT
Additionally, the network greenlit "Teen Mom 3," a new series that will document the challenges of four new teens who are struggling to navigate parenthood.

[02/27/12 - 01:03 PM]
"E!'s Live from the Red Carpet: The 2012 Academy Awards" Breaks Records With 4 Million Total Viewers
E! spins the numbers for Sunday, February 26.

[02/27/12 - 01:02 PM]
Video: All-New Trailer for "Loiter Squad!" New Series Premieres 3/25!
The Adult Swim series features Tyler, The Creator, Jasper, Taco, and Lionel from Odd Future.

[02/27/12 - 12:20 PM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Draws its Biggest Post-Oscar Audience Ever
ABC spins the late-night numbers for Sunday, February 26.

[02/27/12 - 11:45 AM]
ABC Family's Hit Series "Switched at Birth" Honored With Two Gracie Awards
Creator Lizzy Weiss was named "Outstanding Producer-Entertainment" while Constance Marie was named "Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series or Special."

[02/27/12 - 11:31 AM]
ABC's "Academy Awards" Broadcast Draws its 2nd-Biggest Audience Since 2007
ABC further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 26.

[02/27/12 - 11:01 AM]
Logo Announces Nominees For The 2012 "NewNowNext Awards"
The fifth annual event premieres Monday, April 9 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[02/27/12 - 10:12 AM]
ABC Premiere Event, "Titanic," Written by Julian Fellowes, Academy AWard, Emmy and Golden Globe Winner, Set to Premiere Saturday, April 14
Parts one, two and three will air on said night with the conclusion on Sunday, April 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/27/12 - 10:09 AM]
ABC's "Modern Family" Surges Ahead of "The Voice," "Idol" and "Big Bang" to Rank as the Week's #1 Series
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of February 6-12.

[02/27/12 - 10:03 AM]
Songs from Tonight's February 27 Episode of NBC's New Critically Acclaimed Musical Drama "Smash" Available Today on iTunes
This week's offerings include "Haven't Met You Yet" by Nick Jonas and "I Never Met a Wolf Who Didn't Love to Howl" by Megan Hilty.

[02/27/12 - 09:40 AM]
Discovery Fit & Health Premieres Baby Week (Multiples Madness) - Monday, March 12 to Friday, March 16 at 8 PM ET/PT
Highlights include "Triple the Triplets," "Quadruple the Fun: The Carles Sisters" and "America's Septuplets Turn 13."

[02/27/12 - 09:36 AM]
HBO Films' "Game Change" Debuts March 10
Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson and Ed Harris star in the project, from the Emmy-winning team behind "Recount."

[02/27/12 - 09:21 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Presentation "Saving Face" Receives Academy Award(R) for Best Documentary Short
The film debuts next Thursday, March 8 at 8:30/7:30c on the cable channel.

[02/27/12 - 08:55 AM]
Field Finalized for Highly Anticipated Premiere of "The Ultimate Fighter(R) Live" on FX on Friday, March 9
The 13-week season will kick off with a special two-and-a-half-hour live premiere starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/27/12 - 08:44 AM]
Travel Channel Premieres Back-to-Back Pilots of "Slice of Brooklyn" on Wednesday, March 7 at 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM ET/PT
The series "is an authentic, fun and informative glimpse into the lives of native Brooklynites Tony Muia, his cousin Paula, and his friends from the old neighborhood."

[02/27/12 - 08:38 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Oscars Up in Viewers, Down in Demos from Last Year
The Alphabet not surprisingly wins the night by a wide margin in both categories.

[02/27/12 - 08:04 AM]
"South Park" is Back With All-New Episodes! The 16th Season Begins on Wednesday, March 14 at 10:00 P.M. on Comedy Central(R)
Plus: on Tuesday, March 27, "South Park: The Complete Fifteenth Season" will be released on Blu-ray and DVD.

[02/27/12 - 07:45 AM]
"The 84th Annual Academy Awards" Telecast Averages a 25.5 Household Rating, 38 Share in the Overnight Metered Markets
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 26.

[02/27/12 - 07:42 AM]
"Conan" Takes Late Night into the Future with New Synchronized Tablet App, Presented by AT&T
Each episode will feature up to 25 different pieces of bonus content delivered through the Team Coco app and synchronized with elements within the show.

[02/27/12 - 06:55 AM]
Syfy Will Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by Unleashing a Murderous Leprechaun in the Saturday Original Movie "Leprechaun's Revenge"
Also on tap next month: "Seattle Superstorm," starring Esai Morales and Ona Grauer.

[02/26/12 - 09:42 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "Cops" Wraps Winter Run on Top
FOX's mainstay, which took home the demo crown, will be back this summer.

[02/25/12 - 09:46 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Undercover Boss" Pulls CBS Back in Front
The series dips nearly 21% from last week among adults 18-49 but remains the night's top program.

[02/25/12 - 09:04 AM]
ABC's "Shark Tank" Equals its Best-Ever Adult 18-49 Number
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, February 24.

[02/24/12 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 24
Updates include: CBS greenlights Martin Lawrence comedy pilot; Bill Pullman to play the President in NBC's "1600 Penn"; and ABC fills out the cast of "The Gilded Lilys."

[02/24/12 - 03:37 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Jersey Shore" Inches Past Linsanity on TNT
Knicks/Heat matchup on TNT falls just 140,000 viewers short of MTV's juggernaut.

[02/24/12 - 02:30 PM]
AMC Announces David Morrissey in "The Walking Dead"
He'll play The Governor, a character from Robert Kirkman's graphic novel, the leader of Woodbury, a small settlement of survivors.

[02/24/12 - 01:19 PM]
Discovery's All New Series "Unchained Reaction" Premieres Sunday, March 18th @ 10pm
Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage serve as judges on the six-part series.

[02/24/12 - 12:28 PM]
E! Presents Unparalleled Coverage of the 2012 Academy Awards(R) With Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic
Plus: look for "Fashion Police: The 2012 Academy Awards" on Monday, February 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/24/12 - 12:03 PM]
The Style Network's Hit Reality Series "Giuliana & Bill" Is Moving to Tuesday, April 3 at 8PM ET/PT for Fifth Season Premiere
The series was previously slated to return on Monday, April 2 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/24/12 - 11:47 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Generate #1 Results for the Late-Night Week of Feb. 13-17
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 13-17.

[02/24/12 - 11:46 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Breaking Bad" Co-Star Bryan Cranston
Part eight of eight from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/24/12 - 11:45 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Breaking Bad" Co-Star Betsy Brandt
Part seven of eight from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/24/12 - 11:44 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Breaking Bad" Co-Star Giancarlo Esposito
Part six of eight from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/24/12 - 11:43 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Breaking Bad" Creator Vince Gilligan
Part five of eight from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/24/12 - 11:42 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Breaking Bad" Co-Star Anna Gunn
Part four of eight from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/24/12 - 11:41 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Breaking Bad" Co-Star RJ Mitte
Part three of eight from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/24/12 - 11:40 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Breaking Bad" Co-Star Dean Norris
Part two of eight from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/24/12 - 11:39 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Breaking Bad" Co-Star Aaron Paul
Part one of eight from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/24/12 - 11:11 AM]
WE tv Greenlights Original Series, "Hair Divas: Hollywood," Following Celebrity Hair Stylist Kim Kimble
The eight-episode series, showcasing the work and life of celebrity hair stylist Kim Kimble, premieres Thursday, June 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/24/12 - 10:53 AM]
ABC is Up Year to Year and Week to Week in Late-Night, as NBC and CBS Decline
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 13-17.

[02/24/12 - 10:19 AM]
Alternates, Inmates and Animation Infiltrate Anaheim as Warner Bros. Wows WonderCon
"Alcatraz," "Fringe," "The Secret Circle" and "Person of Interest" are among the featured TV panels.

[02/24/12 - 09:15 AM]
"The Big Bang Theory" Tops Thursday in Viewers and Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, February 23.

[02/24/12 - 09:14 AM]
The Paley Center for Media Announces PaleyFest 2012 Partnership with Livestream
Livestream will provide live streaming of all PaleyFest 2012 panels as they unfold from the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills.

[02/24/12 - 08:46 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Splits Demos With "Idol"
FOX had yet to share the adults 18-49 crown since the return of its juggernaut.

[02/24/12 - 08:44 AM]
ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" Ranks as Thursday's #1 Drama in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 23.

[02/24/12 - 08:00 AM]
ABC's "Kimmel" Delivers its Most-Watched Week in 12 Weeks
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 13-17.

[02/24/12 - 06:57 AM]
NBA on TNT Nets Overnight Ratings Success
TNT spins the numbers for Thursday, February 23.







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[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 10:36 AM]
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