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[04/12/12 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 12
Updates include: Dougray Scott in talks to star in Netflix's "Hemlock Grove"; A&E renews its three "Wars" series; and FOX, Seth MacFarlane put their "The Flintstones" revival on hold.

[04/12/12 - 09:08 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for April 12
Plus: LMFAO and Kris Allen to perform on next results show Thursday, April 19.

[04/12/12 - 06:49 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Big Finish for Cartoon Network's "Ninjago"
Plus: numbers for History's "Sold!," MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew" and NHL playoff coverage.

[04/12/12 - 04:32 PM]
"The X Factor" Online Auditions Extended Through Friday, April 27
Auditioners may also attend one of the open call auditions in San Francisco, CA (April 20), Greensboro, NC (May 1) and Providence, RI (May 10).

[04/12/12 - 02:47 PM]
Best NHL Playoff Opening Night in NBC Sports Network History
NBC Sports spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 11.

[04/12/12 - 01:13 PM]
Season Five of "Giuliana & Bill" Continues to Resonate With Viewers on the Style Network
Style spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 10.

[04/12/12 - 01:05 PM]
Nicktoons Debuts New Animated Comedy Series, "Wild Grinders" from Skateboard Pro Rob Dyrdek, on Friday, April 27, at 7:00PM
The 26-episode series, created and executive produced by Dyrdek, is produced in partnership with Home Plate Entertainment and Dyrdek's Four Down Productions.

[04/12/12 - 01:00 PM]
BET Networks Unveils New Programming at 2012 Upfront Presentation
Returning series include "The Game," "Let's Stay Together," "Reed Between the Lines" and "Sunday Best."

[04/12/12 - 12:40 PM]
Disney Channel Stars Join Youth Leaders for Disney Kids and Nature Celebration at Walt Disney World Resort
Debby Ryan, Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Ross Lynch and Laura Marano are among the participants.

[04/12/12 - 11:59 AM]
CBS Announces New Reality Series "Dogs in the City," Starring Justin Silver, New York City's Dog Guru Who Solves Issues Between Dog Owners and Their Four-Legged Friends, Premiering May 30
Raquel Productions, Shed Media and Carol Mendelsohn Productions are behind the project, airing Wednesdays at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/12/12 - 11:56 AM]
AMC Confirms July Return for "Breaking Bad"
An exact premiere date however has yet to be announced.

[04/12/12 - 11:55 AM]
WE tv to Open "L.A. Hair" on Thursday, May 31 at 10pm ET/PT
The eight-episode series was previously known as "Hair Divas: Hollywood."

[04/12/12 - 11:54 AM]
Travel Channel Books "Trip Flip" for June, "Bizarre Foods America" Return in July
The latter returns with all-new episodes on Monday, July 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/12/12 - 11:53 AM]
Two Part Encore Original Event "Thorne" Premieres Tuesday, June 12 at 9pm ET/PT and Wednesday, June 13 at 9pm ET/PT
David Morrissey, Natascha McElhone, Aidan Gillen, Eddie Marsan and Sandra Oh co-star in the Stephen Hopkins-helmed mini-series.

[04/12/12 - 11:27 AM]
NBC Ratings Results for the Late-Night Week of April 2-6
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of April 2-6.

[04/12/12 - 10:54 AM]
"Dance Floor Confidential: Behind the Scenes of 'Dancing With the Stars'" Airs Monday, April 23 on the ABC Television Network
The one-hour special will air as part of a special edition of "20/20" that night at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/12/12 - 10:53 AM]
"Private Practice" Stars Kate Walsh and Paul Adelstein to Live Twitter Chat on Tuesday, April 17
Kate Walsh (@katewalsh) will be on during the East Coast broadcast of the show with Paul Adelstein (@adelsteinPaul) on during the West Coast broadcast.

[04/12/12 - 10:15 AM]
FOX Goes Back for Two More Helpings of "Hell's Kitchen"
An 11th and 12th season are on tap following the upcoming 10th cycle, premiering Tuesday, May 29.

[04/12/12 - 09:03 AM]
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces Performers and an Additional Presenter for the 2012 Induction Ceremony
The 27th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Saturday, April 14 in Cleveland and debut Saturday, May 5 on HBO.

[04/12/12 - 08:50 AM]
Debut of "Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23" Posts ABC's Best Retention in 1 Year Out of "Modern Family"
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 11.

[04/12/12 - 08:45 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Idol" Still on Top for FOX
Plus: "Survivor," "CSI" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" all hit or match series lows.

[04/12/12 - 08:05 AM]
HBO Offers Free Access to Debut Episodes of New Comedy Series "Girls" and "Veep"
Beginning the day after their exclusive premieres on the network, the pilots will go live on HBO.com, YouTube, DailyMotion, TV.com and multiple distributors' Free On Demand platforms.

[04/12/12 - 08:02 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Draws its Biggest Audience in Nearly 5 Months
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of April 2-6.

[04/12/12 - 07:00 AM]
Entertainment One Television and Authentic Brands Group Team Up to Develop Reality Competition Series "Finding Marilyn"
The series will be produced in association with the Estate of Marilyn Monroe.

[04/12/12 - 03:01 AM]
Logo Greenlights "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season Five With Launch of Online Casting Contest
Voting will end on May 2 and the top queen, as determined by the fans, will join the cast to compete on the new season, slated to air in early 2013.

[04/11/12 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 11
Updates include: FOX shelves "Breaking In" return; Keisha Castle-Hughes cast in "Rewind" at Syfy; and Denise Richards to guest on FX's "Anger Management."

[04/11/12 - 04:52 PM]
FX's "Justified" Disarms Previous Finales
FX spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 10.

[04/11/12 - 03:31 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Deadliest Catch," NBA Top Charts
Plus: numbers for Lifetime's "Love for Sail," Syfy's "Dream Machines" and Spike TV's "Big Easy Justice."

[04/11/12 - 02:55 PM]
"Deadliest Catch" Season Premiere Scores Number One, Delivering Over Three Million Viewers
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 10.

[04/11/12 - 01:41 PM]
Jesse Palmer, Mario Lopez, Matthew Broderick & Mark Consuelos to Co-Host "Live! With Kelly" the Week of April 23-27, 2012
Scheduled guests include Kate Walsh, Hugh Grant, Blair Underwood, Kathleen Turner, James Van Der Beek, Ashanti, Jenna Fischer, Garry Marshall and Maggie Q.

[04/11/12 - 01:34 PM]
MTV's "True Life" Returns for a Marathon of All-New Episodes on Sunday, April 15 Beginning at 1 PM ET/PT
"I Live with My Ex," "I'm Supporting My Man," "I Have Orthorexia Disorder" and "I'm Getting a Second Chance" are among the featured installments.

[04/11/12 - 12:51 PM]
CBS.com Gives Fans a Look Back at the Most Exciting Moments of the 2011-2012 CBS Primetime Season With "Season Rewind"
Plus: "Season Rewind" will also give fans up to four chances to win a home entertainment center - including a speaker system, big-screen TV and universal remote.

[04/11/12 - 11:44 AM]
Discovery Goes Inside the Motorcycle Club World with "The Devils Ride" - Premiering Tuesday, May 8 at 10pm e/p
The series, which follows the members of San Diego's Laffing Devils, will follow "Deadliest Catch" on Tuesday nights.

[04/11/12 - 11:27 AM]
"Jamie's 30-Minute Meals" to Join BBC America in May
The newcomer - which premieres premieres Tuesday, May 1 - will join the previously announced "White Heat."

[04/11/12 - 11:08 AM]
Bravo's "Top Chef: The Tour" Kicks Off on Thursday, May 17th - 15-City Tour Showcases Cook-Off Between Former Chef'testants
Said event kicks off in Charlotte, N.C. and runs through St. Louis, Mo. on June 30.

[04/11/12 - 11:07 AM]
AMC Announces Robert Kirkman's "Thief of Thieves" as Project in Development
The comic book, a new crime caper published by Kirkman's Skybound imprint at Image Comics, debuted on February 8 and sold out the same day.

[04/11/12 - 11:03 AM]
Disney XD Orders New Live-Action Puppet Comedy Series "Crash & Bernstein"
Emmy-nominated puppet master and filmmaker Tim Lagasse will star in the multi-camera project, from creator Eric Friedman.

[04/11/12 - 10:13 AM]
"65 Red Roses" to Premiere Thursday, May 3 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
The film "takes an unflinching look into the life of Eva Markvoort as she battles a fatal genetic disease called Cystic Fibrosis."

[04/11/12 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Cracks Open the Vault With Rebroadcast of the Series Premiere of "Married... With Children" to Celebrate the Network's 25th Anniversary Sunday, April 22, on FOX
Said pilot will air at 7:00/6:00 followed by an encore of the 500th episode of "The Simpsons" at 7:30/6:30c.

[04/11/12 - 09:58 AM]
Interview: "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" Executive Producers Nahnatchka Khan & David Hemingson
Dreama Walker and Krysten Ritter star in their new comedy, premiering tonight at 9:30/8:30c on ABC.

[04/11/12 - 09:39 AM]
"NCIS" Sweeps Timeslot in Viewers and Key Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 10.

[04/11/12 - 09:19 AM]
"Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America" Embarks on the Ultimate National Competition for the Title of Tastiest
The Travel Channel original series premieres Wednesday, June 6 at 9:00/8:00c with back-to-back episodes.

[04/11/12 - 09:12 AM]
G4 and NBC Premiere New Season of "American Ninja Warrior," the World's Most Difficult and Action-Packed Obstacle Course Competition Series
The new season will run from Sunday, May 20 through Monday, July 23.

[04/11/12 - 09:02 AM]
"Conan" Scores Significant Q1 Gains in Key Demos
TBS spins the late-night numbers for the quarter to date.

[04/11/12 - 08:49 AM]
ABC's "Body of Proof" Wins Again at 10pm/"Cougar Town" Hits Season Highs in Viewers and Adults 18-34
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 10.

[04/11/12 - 08:44 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Fashion Star" Matches Season High as NBC, FOX Share Demo Crown
Plus: "Glee" returns with a season low and "Dancing With the Stars" posts its lowest-rated results show ever.

[04/11/12 - 08:43 AM]
Starz Original Series "Boss" to Launch Second Season Friday, August 17th at 10PM ET/PT
Jonathan Groff, Sanaa Lathan, Tip "T.I." Harris and Amy Morton are among the season's new additions.

[04/11/12 - 08:03 AM]
Spike to Have an Arresting May With Premiere of Two Original Police-Themed Shows in May
"Videos" returns Monday, May 7 at 8:00/7:00c while "Stings" bows Tuesday, May 8 at 10:30/9:30c.

[04/11/12 - 07:51 AM]
Facts and Figures Tell the Story of Us in a New History(R) Series "United Stats of America" Premiering Tuesday, May 8 at 10 p.m.
Randy and Jason Sklar host the series, which "reveals the stories behind the most interesting and surprising statistics in American history."

[04/11/12 - 07:33 AM]
BAM & IFC Join Forces to Create a New Comedy Night Spotlighting Emerging Talent
The showcase begins Wednesday, April 25 and returns six times throughout the year, on May 30, June 27, September 12, October 3, November 7, and December 5.







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[01/29/26 - 12:11 PM]
Mandy Patinkin Signs on to Play Odin in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Based on PlayStation's massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the series has received a two-season order, with pre-production underway in Vancouver, and casting has begun.

[01/29/26 - 12:00 PM]
Presenters Announced for "68th Annual Grammy Awards," Sunday, Feb. 1 on CBS
Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah and Teyana Taylor are among the featured talent.

[01/29/26 - 11:17 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors on February 11
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets game.

[01/29/26 - 11:03 AM]
Paramount+ to Premiere True-Crime Documentary "Wild Boys: Strangers in Town" on February 18
The two-part documentary chronicles the astonishing true story of two young brothers who emerged from the forests of British Columbia in the summer of 2003, claiming they had been raised entirely off the grid - without schools, doctors or any record of their existence.

[01/29/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Orders New Limited Series "The Chain" from Damon Lindelof
Details are under wraps, but Lindelof is said to be expanding the mythology of Adrian McKinty's award-winning thriller.

[01/29/26 - 10:11 AM]
Olafur Darri Olafsson Signs on to Play Thor in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Max Parker as Heimdall.

[01/29/26 - 10:05 AM]
Bravo's "Top Chef" Returns for Season 23, Serving Bold Flavors and Carolina Charm
The Emmy, James Beard and Critics Choice Award-winning series returns Monday, March 9.

[01/29/26 - 10:02 AM]
ESPN Original Series "On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing" to Premiere January 30
The five-episode series follows the world's most elite ski racers across the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

[01/29/26 - 09:38 AM]
FOX Nation Goes Deep Inside the Power, Scandal and Secrets of America's Early Presidents in New Docudrama "The White House"
The eight-part series brings to life the shocking true stories of the presidents, spouses, family members, confidantes, and adversaries, not just in the stately, public rooms of the White House, but in the intimate spaces they shared all under one roof.

[01/29/26 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Max Launches "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Inspired "Squire For Hire" Social Series, Taskrabbit Partnership and Sweepstakes
The digital campaign brings the spirit of Westeros to life, along with a fan sweepstakes that offers a unique way for audiences to feel as if they're part of the story.

[01/29/26 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Emotional Final Trailer for the Timeless Romantic Drama "Outlander," Premiering March 6
The groundbreaking, time-traveling drama returns on Friday, March 6, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays.

[01/29/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Katt Williams' Fourth Stand-Up Special, "The Last Report"
Back for his fourth Netflix stand-up special, comedy icon Katt Williams delivers his famously bold takes on conspiracies, celebrities and the world at large in this electrifying set.

[01/29/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Age of Attraction" - First Look - Netflix
Age is thrown out the window when singles search for their soulmates in this dating series. Is love truly ageless, or will the years come between them?

[01/29/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Unveil First Look Teaser for the Highly-Anticipated New Drama, "The Audacity," from Emmy Award-Winner Jonathan Glatzer
Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, "The Audacity" takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos, and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future.

[01/29/26 - 08:07 AM]
Flavortown Comes to Life in New Food Network Series "Flavortown Food Fight"
In each episode, Fieri will welcome three chefs to Flavortown where skills and cooking chops can earn advantages and ultimately a win.