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[04/17/12 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 17
Updates include: Delta Burke injury halts production on ABC's "Counter Culture"; NBC orders "Howie Mandel's White Elephant"; and Linda Wallem and Liz Brixius to exit Showtime's "Nurse Jackie."

[04/17/12 - 11:00 PM]
Interview: "Private Practice" Executive Producer Betsy Beers
In an exclusive chat, Beers reacts to the major happenings in tonight's episode plus teases what's ahead.

[04/17/12 - 04:59 PM]
Video: FX Summer Comedy Promos
Check out the latest spots for "Anger Management," "Wilfred," "Louie" & "Brand X with Russell Brand" - all premiering Thursday, June 28.

[04/17/12 - 04:45 PM]
CBS Sports Marks 53rd Year of NFL Coverage as Network Announces 2012 "NFL on CBS" Broadcast Schedule
Highlights include Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013 from New Orleans.

[04/17/12 - 04:20 PM]
2012 "Sunday Night Football" Schedule Announced
The Peacock will broadcast 19 primetime NFL games during the 2012 season.

[04/17/12 - 04:10 PM]
2012 NFL on FOX Season Kicks Off Sunday, Sept. 9th
The 19th season begins with doubleheader coverage of seven games including the Green Bay Packers hosting the San Francisco 49ers.

[04/17/12 - 04:07 PM]
ESPN's 2012 "Monday Night Football" Schedule
The 43rd season will kick off with a doubleheader Monday, September 10 and will continue with a total of 17 prime-time games.

[04/17/12 - 03:53 PM]
Check Out the Premiere of "The L.A. Complex" One Week Early!
The show's pilot is now available on CWTV.com, the CW Network app and Hulu.com.

[04/17/12 - 03:13 PM]
FEARnet Renews "Holliston" For Second Season
Season two of the offbeat and nostalgic '80s-throwback horror-comedy created by Adam Green and produced by ArieScope Pictures is slated for summer 2013.

[04/17/12 - 02:10 PM]
Bravo Media Shatters Ratings Records on Sunday Night
Bravo spins the numbers for Sunday, April 15.

[04/17/12 - 01:36 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars" Continues Its Reign
Plus: numbers for Syfy's "Eureka," TLC's "Mama's Boys of the Bronx" and the NHL playoffs.

[04/17/12 - 01:31 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Game of Thrones" Win Streak Continues
Plus: numbers for Nickelodeon's "Nick News," HBO's "Girls" and History's "Titanic at 100: Mystery Solved."

[04/17/12 - 12:55 PM]
"Dr. Phil" Is #1 Talk Show in Syndication
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of April 2-8.

[04/17/12 - 12:35 PM]
VH1 Set to Hang Out with "Big Ang"
The 10-episode half-hour series, a spin-off of "Mob Wives," is set to premiere in the summer of 2012.

[04/17/12 - 12:13 PM]
FOX Weekly Ratings - Network Wins the Week, Ranks #1 on 5 of 7 Nights
FOX spins the numbers for the week of April 9-15.

[04/17/12 - 12:10 PM]
Discovery Channel to Air "World's Scariest Plane Landings" Special on Monday, April 23rd at 10PM ET/PT
The one-hour special "brings you some of the most frightening moments in aviation, with incredible footage and first-hand accounts from those caught up in the action."

[04/17/12 - 11:48 AM]
A&E's Hit Original Drama Series "Breakout Kings" Airs Two-Hour Season Finale Sunday, April 29 at 9PM ET/PT
"Freakshow" and "Served Cold" will back-to-back on said night.

[04/17/12 - 11:37 AM]
Turner Weekly Ratings - Adult Swim Ranks as Basic Cable's #1 Network for Total Day Delivery of Young Adult and Young Men Demos
Turner spins the numbers for the week of April 9-15.

[04/17/12 - 11:04 AM]
Sundance Channel's "Push Girls," Seventeen and SADD Partner on Pro-Social Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Dangers of Drinking & Driving
The initiative is tied to its new original docu-series, premiering Tuesday, June 5, with a sneak peek airing tonight, April 17.

[04/17/12 - 11:00 AM]
Debut of Nickelodeon's "The Legend of Korra" Draws 4.5 Million Viewers, Ranks as Basic Cable's Number-One Kids' Show and the Top Animated Series for the Week
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the week of April 9-15.

[04/17/12 - 11:00 AM]
"60 Minutes" Tribute to Mike Wallace Makes the Top 10
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, April 15.

[04/17/12 - 10:37 AM]
CBS Weekly Ratings - Network Wins Its Sixth Straight Week in Viewers and 23rd Out of 30 This Season
CBS spins the numbers for the week of April 9-15.

[04/17/12 - 10:36 AM]
Disney Channel Sweeps TV's #1 Total Day Ranking for the 2nd Straight Week Across Target Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 Demographics
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of April 9-15.

[04/17/12 - 10:27 AM]
NBC Weekly Ratings - "The Voice" Paces Network's Primetime Week of April 9-15
CBS spins the numbers for the week of April 9-15.

[04/17/12 - 10:02 AM]
ABC Weekly Ratings - Network Airs 4 of the Week's Top 15 TV Shows in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for the week of April 9-15.

[04/17/12 - 10:00 AM]
Are You a FOX Fanatic? Visit FOX's 25th Anniversary Quiz Page and Find Out!
The two-hour special airs this Sunday, April 22 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/17/12 - 09:47 AM]
Video: "The Franchise: A Season With The Miami Marlins" Trailer
A special preview episode airs this Saturday, April 21 at 9:00/8:00c on Showtime.

[04/17/12 - 09:42 AM]
Season Three of Disney Channel's Hit Family Comedy "Good Luck Charlie" Premieres Sunday, May 6 With Back-to-Back Episodes
Plus: Baby Duncan, whose name was chosen by more than 25 million votes worldwide on www.DisneyChannel.com, will make its debut during a special one hour episode premiering this summer.

[04/17/12 - 09:31 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Original Movie, "Undercover Bridesmaid," Sweeps Over 2.4 Million Viewers Off Their Feet
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Sunday, April 15.

[04/17/12 - 09:02 AM]
ABC's "DWTS" is Monday's Most-Watched Show and "Castle" is the Top Scripted Program
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, April 16.

[04/17/12 - 09:02 AM]
Travel Channel Greenlights Three Pilots: "Barn Finds" (wt), "Kevin Michael Connolly Project" (wt) and "Power Trip with Jason Harper" (wt)
Plus: "Coffee Hunter" (wt) featuring Todd Carmichael and "City Swappers" (wt) have been put into development.

[04/17/12 - 08:43 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos Despite Lows
"The Voice" dipped to its series low for performance shows while "Smash" posted its lowest-rated telecast to date.

[04/17/12 - 08:02 AM]
USA Owns Summer with the Most Powerful Lineup of Originals
Said lineup kicks off with the return of "Royal Pains" and "Necessary Roughness" on Wednesday, June 6.

[04/17/12 - 07:16 AM]
"The Hunt For Bin Laden" Premieres April 29 at 8pm on Smithsonian Channel
The two-hour special features insightful interviews with Leon Panetta, Donald Rumsfeld, Richard Clarke as well as a host of CIA and FBI counter-terrorism officials.

[04/17/12 - 07:02 AM]
"Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat" Available Now in North America
The multi-platform offering contains 30 new weapons, a brand new arena and episodes of the popular show exclusive to the game.

[04/17/12 - 07:01 AM]
Host of Spike TV's "All Access Weekly" Breaks the Guinness World Records Title for "The Most High-Fives in One Minute"
Katie Linendoll slapped 107 hands in just 60 seconds to earn the Official Record Holder title.

[04/16/12 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 16
Updates include: Edi Patterson rounds out CBS's "Super Fun Night"; Zachary Gordon joins "The Unprofessional" at ABC; and Gregg Henry to recur on ABC Family's "Bunheads."

[04/16/12 - 03:25 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: "In Plain Sight" Claims Top Spot for USA
Plus: numbers for VH1's "House of Consignment," TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids" and NHL playoffs on CNBC.

[04/16/12 - 12:53 PM]
Lifetime's "The Client List" Grows Week-to-Week
Lifetime spins the numbers for Sunday, April 15.

[04/16/12 - 11:11 AM]
New Music from Tonight's April 16 Episode of NBC's Critically Acclaimed Musical Drama "Smash" Available Today on iTunes
"Dig Deep" was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman; featuring Uma Thurman.

[04/16/12 - 11:01 AM]
NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Overnight Ratings Up 50% on NBC
NBC spins the numbers for its NHL playoff coverage to date.

[04/16/12 - 10:34 AM]
Your Child Could Appear on E!'s "The Soup" Alongside Joel McHale!
The winner will also receive a four day, three night trip to Los Angeles plus $500 cash.

[04/16/12 - 10:32 AM]
For the First Time, ABC's Summer Hit "Bachelor Pad" Opens Casting Up to the General Public for Season Three
Submissions are being accepted throughout the month of April for the new season, premiering Monday, July 23.

[04/16/12 - 10:17 AM]
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Celebrates the U.S.A. With "American Pride Week," April 30 - May 4 and May 7
U.S. Olympic Medalists Dominique Dawes, Jonathan Horton, Dara Torres and Ryan Lochte will all appear as contestants.

[04/16/12 - 10:11 AM]
NBCUniversal Celebrates 100-Day Countdown to London Games With 20-Channel Promotional "Roadblock"
In the 8:00/7:00c hour on Wednesday, all 20 NBCUniversal channels will participate in a 30-second roadblock that promotes the 100-day countdown to the Games.

[04/16/12 - 09:04 AM]
"The Amazing Race" Is Sunday's #1 Program in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, April 15.

[04/16/12 - 08:56 AM]
E! Partners With Caparros for E! Live from the Red Carpet Shoe Collection, Becoming the First Network to Develop a Signature Line of Footwear
With four new shoe collections launching this year, E! "continues to develop opportunities for fans to connect to all the glamour represented by the red carpet."

[04/16/12 - 08:43 AM]
ABC's "America's Funniest Home Videos" Hits a 6 Week High/"GCB" Vaults Over its Lead-in to Tie CBS' Debut of "NYC 22"
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, April 15.

[04/16/12 - 08:32 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Wins Tight Race in Viewers, Demos
"NYC 22" however opens modestly, tied with ABC's "GCB" and behind NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice."

[04/16/12 - 07:58 AM]
The Style Network Announces Formation of Style Media, New Global Multimedia Company
New and expanded growth areas include digital, mobile, licensing and merchandising, brand experiences, and domestic and international television networks.







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[02/18/26 - 10:10 AM]
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[02/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare" Debuts March 10
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[02/18/26 - 09:17 AM]
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Other highlights include the mid-winter finale of "Crossroad Springs"; the original movie "Blessings in Disguise"; and an all new season of "When Hope Calls: Brookfield."

[02/18/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed" Teaser - Netflix Family
Follow Sophia and her friends as they embark on a glimmering quest to unlock Unicorn Island's mysteries and banish Grimoria - and Ravenzella - for good!

[02/18/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Hulu Debuts Official Key Art and Trailer for Season Four of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"
The series returns with all 10 episodes on Thursday, March 12 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ in select international markets.

[02/18/26 - 09:00 AM]
Adult Swim Gives Green Light to Animated Comedy from Dan Licata and Joe Pera, "My Two Cars"
The animated quarter-hour comedy is the only show brave enough to explore what happens when a man owns two cars and all the joy and frustration that comes with it.

[02/18/26 - 08:31 AM]
BET Honors the Enduring Legacy of Civil Rights Trailblazer Rev. Jesse Jackson with Special Tribute, "Jesse Jackson: In His Own Words," Airing February 18 and 19 on BET
Narrated by CBS News National Correspondent Michelle Miller, this BET News special offers a rare and powerful look at Rev. Jackson's life through archival interviews and historic speeches that capture his profound national and global impact.

[02/18/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Trailer for "Imperfect Women," Premiering Globally March 18
The eight-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, March 18, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through April 29.

[02/18/26 - 06:31 AM]
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[02/18/26 - 06:01 AM]
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[02/18/26 - 05:31 AM]
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A mysterious teen girl arrives at an all-boys school in 1970s Colombia, breaking stereotypes, rules... and a few hearts.

[02/18/26 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Blue Therapy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Seven couples move out of their comfort zones and onto the therapist's couch to try and work through their relationship issues in this reality series.

[02/17/26 - 03:31 PM]
Netflix Announces Adult Animated Series "Bass X Machina"
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[02/17/26 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Unveils Spring 2026 Premiere Dates, Anchored by Eventized Storytelling and Epic High-Profile Adventure
From high-stakes game shows and iconic culinary battles to heartfelt romance, immersive adventure, and epic event series, the spring lineup delivers must-watch programming anchored by familiar favorites and all-new original programming.

[02/17/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 9 - "Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip" Takes the Scenic Route to No. 1
Plus: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 took No. 1 on the English TV list with 9.6 million views.