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[03/12/12 - 11:52 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 12
Updates include: Amir Talai is bound for ABC's "Devious Maids"; Michael Imperioli reports to NBC's "County"; and Jay Mohr joins "Applebaum" at CBS.

[03/12/12 - 11:09 PM]
Live at the Paley Festival: CBS's "Two and a Half Men"
Check out our recap of night 11 of The 29th Annual Paley Festival.

[03/12/12 - 06:12 PM]
Fan Favorite Emily Maynard Becomes the First Single Mom to Star on ABC's Hit Romance Reality Series, "The Bachelorette," When It Premieres on Monday, May 14
The show's eighth edition will kick off with a special 90-minute episode at 9:30/8:30c that night.

[03/12/12 - 05:23 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: "Gold Rush Aftershow" Clings to Demo Crown
Disney Channel's "Jessie" and Syfy's "WWE Smackdown" however are tops among total viewers.

[03/12/12 - 03:17 PM]
ABC Family Kicks Off the Summer With the Second Season Premiere of "Melissa & Joey" on Wednesday, May 30
Back-to-back episodes are set for said night beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/12/12 - 03:03 PM]
BBC America to Adapt SBS Australia's Landmark Documentary Series "Go Back to Where You Came From"
The four-part series sparked heated national and international debate when it aired on SBS Australia last year.

[03/12/12 - 02:58 PM]
"Hornet's Nest" - Adapted from the Novel by Patricia Cornwell - Premieres March 31 on TNT
Sherry Stringfield, Virginia Madsen, Robbie Amell, Michael Boatman and Michael Silver star in the original movie.

[03/12/12 - 12:48 PM]
VH1 Invites You to the Wedding of Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco
The eight-part series "Ev and Ocho" will premiere in September and consist of eight half-hour episodes concluding with a two-part wedding finale.

[03/12/12 - 12:02 PM]
New Series "Southern Nights" Brings CMT Favorites to Savannah for Fun and Romance in the Deep South
The "Sweet Home Alabama" spin-off will premiere Saturday, April 7 following the return of "Texas Women."

[03/12/12 - 11:47 AM]
Disney Channel Evolves Online and Mobile Offerings at DisneyChannel.com to More Deeply Engage Kids & Tweens
The new site will feature a dynamic homepage newsfeed, updated daily with videos, games, polls, photos and shout-outs.

[03/12/12 - 11:46 AM]
World Renowned Genius Stephen Hawking to Appear on "The Big Bang Theory"
Hawking will stop by the University to share his beautiful mind with his most ardent admirer, Sheldon Cooper, on Thursday, April 5.

[03/12/12 - 11:40 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Scores Most Watched Telecast Ever With 3.5 Million Viewers Tuning In for Sunday's "Oprah's Next Chapter"
OWN spins the numbers for Sunday, March 11.

[03/12/12 - 11:28 AM]
"Pawn Stars" to Serve as Grand Marshals for HISTORY 300; Two Lucky Fans to Watch the Race With the TV Celebrities
This marks the second year the network has been the title sponsor of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

[03/12/12 - 11:25 AM]
Bravo Media Appoints Andrew Wang to Vice President, Scripted Development & Production
Wang previously held the role of Vice President of TV Development & Production for Alloy Entertainment.

[03/12/12 - 11:09 AM]
ABC Family Stirs Up a Magical Five Day "Harry Potter" Marathon Airing from Wednesday, March 14th - Sunday, March 18th
Said stunt will include airings of each of the first six films as well as exclusive interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.

[03/12/12 - 11:01 AM]
ABC Announces May Finale Dates for the 2011-12 Season
Highlights include the two-hour series finale of "Desperate Housewives" on Sunday, May 13.

[03/12/12 - 10:51 AM]
RuPaul Declares "Bring Back... My Girls!" as Logo Greenlights "All Stars: RuPaul's Drag Race"
"All Stars: RuPaul's Drag Race" has been greenlit for six, one-hour episodes and is slated to premiere this fall.

[03/12/12 - 10:46 AM]
Live + 7 Ratings: Setting a New Record, ABC's "Modern Family" is the #1 Series 3 Weeks in a Row
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of February 20-26.

[03/12/12 - 10:44 AM]
Blue Sky, Gentle Breeze, Sunshine and Sweet Harmonies Production Has Begun on "Teen Beach Musical," A Disney Channel Original Movie
The film stars Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Garrett Clayton, Grace Phipps, John DeLuca, Chrissie Fit, Kevin Chamberlin and Steve Valentine.

[03/12/12 - 10:43 AM]
Disney Channel's Highly Anticipated Original Movie "Let It Shine" Premieres Friday, June 15
Tyler James William, Coco Jones and Trevor Jackson star in the film.

[03/12/12 - 10:42 AM]
"Jessie," The #1 Comedy Among Kids and Tweens Has Order for Second Season, Inspires a Disney Channel Original Movie
The series, starring fan-favorite Debby Ryan, ranks #1 among Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.

[03/12/12 - 10:41 AM]
Disney Channel Picks Up a Second Season of Top-Rated Series "Austin & Ally"
The series premiered in December 2011 and year to-date, ranks #1 in its time period among Kids 2-11, 6-11 and Tweens.

[03/12/12 - 10:11 AM]
2012-13 Disney Channels Worldwide Kids Upfront Announcement
Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior detail their upcoming projects.

[03/12/12 - 10:01 AM]
New Song From Tonight's March 12 Episode of NBC's Critically Acclaimed Musical Drama "Smash" Available Today on iTunes
"History is Made at Night" was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman; performed by Megan Hilty and Will Chase.

[03/12/12 - 10:00 AM]
NBC to Encore Tuesday's "Fashion Star" Premiere This Saturday; USA's "Fairly Legal" the Following Saturday
"Fashion Star" - along with a repeat of "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" - will bump "The Firm" this week.

[03/12/12 - 10:00 AM]
"Homeland" and "Dexter" Return to Showtime on Sunday, September 30th
"Dexter" will once again lead off the night at 9:00/8:00c followed by "Homeland" at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/12/12 - 09:41 AM]
CBS Tops Sunday in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 11.

[03/12/12 - 09:38 AM]
Get Obsessed With Discovery Fit & Health's "My Mom Is Obsessed" Thursday, March 29 at 10 PM ET/PT
The six-episode series gives "an intimate, heart-warming and sometimes shocking look into the lives of moms and daughters who are anything but ordinary."

[03/12/12 - 09:29 AM]
Interview: "Smash" Executive Producer David Marshall Grant
The "Brothers & Sisters" alum chats about what's on tap for the NBC drama, airing Mondays at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/12/12 - 09:14 AM]
Exclusive: TBS to Launch New Comedy "Men at Work" on Thursday, May 24 at 10:00/9:00c
The multi-camera project, created by Breckin Meyer, stars Adam Busch, Danny Masterson, James Lesure and Michael Cassidy.

[03/12/12 - 08:59 AM]
Sam Huntington of Syfy's Hit Series "Being Human" Will Guest Star on "Warehouse 13" This Season
He'll play Ethan, a young jazz musician, desperate to leave his mark on the world of New Orleans jazz.

[03/12/12 - 08:54 AM]
ABC's "GCB" Grows from its Debut to Rank #1 at 10pm in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 11.

[03/12/12 - 08:49 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "GCB" Climbs in Second Week for ABC
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 for the third consecutive week.

[03/12/12 - 07:43 AM]
"Park Secrets" Premieres Wednesday, April 18 at 8:00PM on Travel Channel
The half-hour series "exposes viewers to parks some may be unaware of and influence future vacation ideas."

[03/12/12 - 07:32 AM]
Second Round of Performers Set for the "47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards," Sunday, April 1 on CBS
Blake Shelton, Chris Young, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum and Rascal Flatts are the latest scheduled to perform.

[03/12/12 - 07:27 AM]
Animal Planet and 3Net to Simulcast Hit Series "River Monsters" on April 8
3net premieres a special 3D version of the episode with seven additional minutes of content.

[03/12/12 - 07:00 AM]
First Lady Michelle Obama to Make Her First Visit to CBS's "Late Show With David Letterman," Monday, March 19
The First Lady will appear to discuss her Joining Forces initiative and her plans for its upcoming one-year anniversary in April.

[03/12/12 - 06:33 AM]
The Weather Channel Greenlights New Original Series "Coast Guard Florida," Produced by Al Roker Entertainment
The series will premiere on The Weather Channel in October 2012 and will feature 13 hour-long episodes.

[03/12/12 - 06:01 AM]
Multi-Platinum Pop Sensation Katy Perry to Perform Live at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m.
Plus: Chris Rock, Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Zac Efron, Heidi Klum, Victoria Justice, Miranda Cosgrove, Big Time Rush, Chris Colfer and Cee Lo Green set as presenters.

[03/11/12 - 07:06 PM]
CBS and Turner Tip Times and Announce Teams for First Four and Second Round Coverage
First round coverage of the NCAA First Four begins Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14 on truTV.

[03/11/12 - 05:37 PM]
Live at the Paley Festival: ABC's "Revenge"
Check out our recap of day 10 of The 29th Annual Paley Festival.

[03/11/12 - 09:54 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "20/20: My Extreme Affliction" Keeps ABC in Front
Plus: a Jonah Hill-hosted "SNL" delivers a 4.3 rating/11 share in late-night.

[03/11/12 - 08:35 AM]
"My Extreme Affliction" Makes ABC #1 on Saturday for the 2nd Week Running
ABC spins the numbers for Saturday, March 10.

[03/10/12 - 11:55 PM]
Live at the Paley Festival: The CW's "The Vampire Diaries"
Check out our recap of night nine of The 29th Annual Paley Festival.

[03/10/12 - 10:05 AM]
Bravo's Newest Multiplatform Initiative Comes to Life This Summer in "The Real Housewives: The Game"
The new Facebook game is set to run concurrently with the fifth season of "The Real Housewives of New York City."

[03/10/12 - 09:07 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Undercover Boss," "Mentalist" Special Power CBS
Alongside "Blue Bloods," said trio tops both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/09/12 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 9
Updates include: Claire Forlani to lead "Scruples" at ABC; Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin join A&E's "Bates Motel"; and Matt Letscher is the latest to The CW's "Carrie Diaries."

[03/09/12 - 11:15 PM]
Live at the Paley Festival: ABC's "Castle"
Check out our recap of night eight of The 29th Annual Paley Festival.

[03/09/12 - 04:32 PM]
Author, Entrepreneur and Emmy Award-Winning TV Host Martha Stewart to Guest Star on "2 Broke Girls" Monday, May 7 on CBS
In the episode, Max and Caroline plan to attend a big fashion gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art where Martha is scheduled to be a guest.

[03/09/12 - 04:12 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Swamp People" Bests "Jersey Shore" in Total Viewers
Plus: numbers for HBO's "Saving Face," TLC's "Japan Tsunami: Tales of Terror" and A&E's "The First 48: The Killer Speaks."







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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 ChloƩ 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]
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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
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[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
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[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
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