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[05/16/12 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 16
Updates include: MTV cancels "I Just Want My Pants Back"; "Cougar Town" co-creators to step down as showrunners; and Syfy's "Haven" to return Friday, September 21.

[05/16/12 - 04:02 PM]
Adult Swim Announces Largest Programming Schedule Ever for 2012-13
The network's upcoming highlights include the "Childrens Hospital" spin-off "Newsreaders."

[05/16/12 - 03:55 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Continue TNT's Reign
Plus: numbers for HBO's "The Weight of the Nation," Bravo's "Pregnant in Heels" and Syfy's "Dream Machines."

[05/16/12 - 03:43 PM]
FOX Sports Delivers "Baseball Night in America" Saturday with Premiere Primetime Slate Beginning at 7:00 PM ET
The network details its sports highlights for the upcoming weekend.

[05/16/12 - 02:23 PM]
Discovery Is Cable's #1 Network for Men as "Deadliest Catch" and "The Devils Ride" Lead the Night
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 15.

[05/16/12 - 02:02 PM]
Video: CBS 2012 Fall Previews
Get a first look at the Eye's four new shows this fall.

[05/16/12 - 12:59 PM]
Mark Consuelos, Ed Robertson, Martin Short & Mike Greenberg to Co-Host "Live! With Kelly" for the Week of May 28 - June 1, 2012
Scheduled guests include Jim Parsons, Amy Brenneman, Melissa Joan Hart, Bill Hader, Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth.

[05/16/12 - 11:37 AM]
E! Encourages Viewers to "Shazam for a Cause" in Support of Make-a-Wish During All-New Series "Mrs. Eastwood & Company" Premiering May 20
For every tag, E! will make a $1 donation, up to $25,000, to Make-A-Wish, an organization that both E! and the Eastwood family are actively involved.

[05/16/12 - 10:42 AM]
NBC Sports Network Surrounds Indy 500 Qualifying With Over 17.5 Hours of Exclusive Coverage
Plus: look for a new episode of "IndyCar 36," featuring J.R. Hildebrand, on Saturday, May 25 at 6:30/5:30c.

[05/16/12 - 10:02 AM]
Sarah Silverman To Host A Line-Up Of Her Favorite Comedians at Chicago Theatre On Saturday Night, June 16
Janeane Garofalo, Scott Adsit, Jon Glaser, Chris D'Elia, Paul Provenza and Matt Braunger are also bound for fourth annual "TBS Just for Laughs Chicago Festival."

[05/16/12 - 09:37 AM]
From High-Tops to High Heels, Showtime(R) Salutes Gay Pride Month With Compelling Documentaries on June 7th
Said lineup includes "Orchids: My Intersex Adventure," "No Look Pass" and "Ultrasuede: In Search Of Halston."

[05/16/12 - 09:31 AM]
Spike TV's Homage To Guydom Draws Big Stars
Adam Sandler, Emma Stone, Jeremy Renner, Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell are all on tap for the network's annual "Guys Choice" event.

[05/16/12 - 09:01 AM]
The Season Finales of "NCIS" and "NCIS: Los Angeles" Lead CBS to Tuesday Win in Viewers and Key Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 15.

[05/16/12 - 08:48 AM]
ABC's "Private Practice" Spikes in its Season Finale
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 15.

[05/16/12 - 08:42 AM]
"Cake Boss" Premieres a Sweet Season 5 Starting May 28 at 9/8c on TLC
16 all-new half-hour episodes - including its 100th episode - will run as part of its summer season.

[05/16/12 - 08:33 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "NCIS" Closes Season With Victory
Plus: ABC's "Cougar Town" and "Dancing With the Stars" fall once more to series lows.

[05/16/12 - 07:15 AM]
Turner Broadcasting Creates Strategic Partnership With Digital Comedy Powerhouse Funny Or Die
The company is taking a minority equity stake and its digital sales force will serve as the exclusive seller of its advertising opportunities.

[05/16/12 - 06:45 AM]
Tassler: "Rules of Engagement" Still in Discussions; "CSI: Miami," "CSI: NY" Was a "Jump Ball"
Plus: the CBS chief on "Unforgettable," "Two and a Half Men," "The Good Wife" and more!

[05/16/12 - 06:42 AM]
MSNBC, CNBC & Bravo to Carry 2012 London Olympics Coverage
Among the plans: Bravo will televise 56 hours of long-form tennis coverage over seven days, from July 28-August 3.

[05/16/12 - 06:01 AM]
Sundance Channel Greenlights New Original Non-Fiction Series "Get to Work"
The eight-episode series is currently in production and is slated to premiere in August.

[05/16/12 - 05:43 AM]
CBS Announces 2012-2013 Primetime Schedule
It's here: the Eye details its schedule for the upcoming season.

[05/16/12 - 05:30 AM]
TBS and TNT Unveil Bold Strategy at Upfront: Evolving from Linear Networks into Branded Video Destinations
Turner details its plans for the 2012-13 season plus its development slate.

[05/16/12 - 02:05 AM]
NBC's "Fashion Star" Crowns the First Winner of Popular Competition Series
Said winner receives $6 million in orders from Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

[05/15/12 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 15
Updates include: Tia Mowry to depart BET's "The Game"; Matt Olmstead to serve as showrunner on NBC's "Chicago Fire"; and Lorraine Toussaint to guest on "Drop Dead Diva."

[05/15/12 - 05:21 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: TNT Hits NBA Postseason High With Lakers/Thunder
Plus: numbers for HBO's "The Weight of the Nation," Discovery's "Kurt Sutter's Outlaw Empires" and Food Network's "Invention Hunters."

[05/15/12 - 05:16 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Game of Thrones" Pulls Back in Front for HBO
Plus: numbers for TLC's "Sister Wives"; "Next Food Network Star"; and "E! True Hollywood Story: Joan & Melissa Rivers."

[05/15/12 - 02:40 PM]
The Award-Winning Showtime(R) Series "Homeland" Welcomes Real-Life POW-Hero Gilad Shalit to Set in Israel
The series has a two-week production schedule in Israel, then will head to Charlotte, North Carolina for the rest of principal photography.

[05/15/12 - 02:04 PM]
"Dateline" Celebrates 20 Years With Lester Holt, Jane Pauley, Tom Brokaw, Matt Lauer, Ann Curry and More
The one-hour anniversary special premieres Tuesday, May 22 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/15/12 - 01:52 PM]
"Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp" Premieres Tuesday, June 19 at 10:00 PM on Lifetime
Plus: look for Courteney Cox's "Tall Hot Blonde" on Saturday, June 23 and "Dance Moms" to return on Tuesday, June 5.

[05/15/12 - 01:20 PM]
Video: Trailers from ABC's Upfront Presentation
Watch the full trailers for all of the Alphabet's 10 new shows.

[05/15/12 - 12:41 PM]
TLC's "Bride Day" Says Yes to More Randy With Premieres of "Say Yes to the Dress" and "Randy to the Rescue"
Both series will air back-to-back beginning Friday, June 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/15/12 - 12:11 PM]
PBS Announces Fall 2012 Lineup
Highlights include the return of "Upstairs Downstairs" plus Ken Burns's new documentary "The Dust Bowl."

[05/15/12 - 12:02 PM]
BBC Worldwide and PBS Sign Deal to Bring Critically Acclaimed "Call the Midwife" to the US
The series completed its first season in the U.K. on BBC One in February, attracting 10.7 million viewers for its peak episode.

[05/15/12 - 11:28 AM]
FOX Weekly Ratings - Network Ranks No. 1 for Fifth Straight Week
FOX spins the numbers for the week of May 7-13.

[05/15/12 - 11:10 AM]
Syfy Summer 2012 Features Record Number of Primetime Original Programming Hours
"Warehouse 13" and "Alphas" to both return Monday, July 23 while "Face Off" is due back Tuesday, August 21.

[05/15/12 - 11:07 AM]
NBC Weekly Ratings - "The Voice" Paces Network's Primetime Week of May 7-13
ABC spins the numbers for the week of May 7-13.

[05/15/12 - 11:07 AM]
Whitney Houston to Be Posthumously Honored With the Millennium Award at the "2012 Billboard Music Awards"
Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, and sister-in-law, Pat Houston, will make a special appearance to accept the award in her honor.

[05/15/12 - 11:06 AM]
ABC News Celebrates Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee With Unprecedented Access to the Royal Family and Celebration Concert
Look for the two-hour specials "The Real Queen: By Her Own Royal Family with Katie Couric" on Tuesday, May 29 and "Concert for The Queen: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration with Katie Couric" on Tuesday, June 5.

[05/15/12 - 11:05 AM]
ABC Weekly Ratings - Network Airs the Week's No. 1 Comedy, the No. 1 Drama and the No. 1 New Show
ABC spins the numbers for the week of May 7-13.

[05/15/12 - 11:04 AM]
Lee: Look for All-Star "Dancing With the Stars"; "Hulk" Still in the Works
Plus: the ABC chief on "Revenge," "Happy Endings," "Last Man Standing," "AKA Jessica Jones," "Body of Proof" and more!

[05/15/12 - 11:03 AM]
Turner Weekly Ratings - Adult Swim Ranks as Basic Cable's #1 Network for Total Day Delivery of Young Adults 18-34 & 18-24
Turner spins the numbers for the week of May 7-13.

[05/15/12 - 10:49 AM]
Velocity to Pay Tribute to the Legendary Carroll Shelby in Three-Part Mini-Series Event
"King of the Road: Carroll Shelby" premieres this Sunday, May 20 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/15/12 - 10:47 AM]
New Music from Last Night's Season Finale of NBC's Critically Acclaimed Musical Drama "Smash" Available Now on iTunes
"Don't Forget Me" was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman; performed by Katharine McPhee.

[05/15/12 - 10:40 AM]
Lifetime Original Movie "Blue Lagoon: The Awakening," Starring Denise Richards, Brenton Thwaites and Indiana Evans, to Premiere June 16
The two-hour film, a modern-day retelling of the classic coming of age love story, also features an appearance by Christopher Atkins.

[05/15/12 - 10:39 AM]
Oxygen Presents Broadcast Premiere of "The Glee Project" Season Two's "Edge of Glory" Music Video During "Glee" Marathon on May 19
Plus: look for "The Glee Project Season 2: The Final 14" casting special on Saturday, June 2.

[05/15/12 - 10:28 AM]
Hallmark Channel Original Movie, "Notes from the Heart Healer," Beguiles Over 2.5 Million Viewers With 1.5 HH Rating
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of May 7-13.

[05/15/12 - 10:24 AM]
CBS Weekly Ratings - Network Heads to the Season's Finish Line First for the Week in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of May 7-13.

[05/15/12 - 10:01 AM]
Disney Channel Sweeps TV's #1 Total Day Ranking in Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of May 7-13.

[05/15/12 - 09:23 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Finales Hold Off Summer Reality Launches
The Eye's lineup bests "The Bachelorette" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC.

[05/15/12 - 09:23 AM]
Monday Season Finales Lead CBS to Demo Victory
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, May 14.







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