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[06/04/12 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 4
Updates include: Mads Mikkelsen is set as NBC's "Hannibal"; Jerry O'Connell to play Herman Munster on NBC's "Mockingbird Lane"; and MTV eyes a small screen take on "Scream."

[06/04/12 - 06:32 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: ESPN Is Tops With NBA Playoffs
Plus: numbers for Animal Planet's "Louisiana Lockdown," Lifetime's "Coming Home" and History's "The National History Bee."

[06/04/12 - 06:02 PM]
GSN Honors Legendary "Family Feud" Host Richard Dawson With a Special Tribute and Marathon of Dawson's Most Iconic Episodes
Dawson passed away in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 2.

[06/04/12 - 04:26 PM]
Syfy Books "The Philadelphia Experiment" for Saturday, July 28
Plus: look for fellow original movie "True Bloodthirst" (formerly known as "Vampyre Nation") on Saturday, July 14.

[06/04/12 - 03:37 PM]
Video: Two of MTV and VH1's Biggest Stars Come Together for the Most Hilarious Ride of a Lifetime, as "Mob Wives'" Big Ang Meets "Jersey Shore's" Snooki!
The promo debuted last night during the "2012 MTV Movie Awards."

[06/04/12 - 02:29 PM]
First Official Photo from "Liz & Dick" - Lindsay Lohan and Grant Bowler
The film started principal photography in Los Angeles today to air later this year on Lifetime.

[06/04/12 - 01:28 PM]
A&E's "Longmire" Debuts as the Network's #1 Original Series Premiere of All Time With 4.1 Million Total Viewers
A&E spins the numbers for Sunday, June 3.

[06/04/12 - 12:42 PM]
Sam Michaels Named Senior Vice President, Strategic Development, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment and Cable Studios
Additionally, Katherine Flynn-Vizzini will expand her role as vice president, strategic development for the group.

[06/04/12 - 12:09 PM]
ABC Names the 14 Contestants for New Reality Competition Series, "The Glass House"
The Alphabet's latest summer entry rolls out Monday, June 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/04/12 - 10:36 AM]
The CW's Summer Schedule Heats Up as Nelly and Joe Jonas Join "The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep"
The series, formerly titled "The Star Next Door," will debut later this year.

[06/04/12 - 10:33 AM]
Live + 7 Day Ratings: ABC Claims 2 of the Week's Top 3 Shows in AD18-49 with "Modern Family" and "Grey's"
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of May 14-20.

[06/04/12 - 10:11 AM]
Frances Conroy and John Doe Join Cast of Lifetime Original Movie "Ring of Fire"
Matt Ross and Jewel also star in the project, formerly known as "The June Carter Cash Story."

[06/04/12 - 09:58 AM]
Disney Channel Orders Third Season of Top Rated, Dance-Driven Series "Shake It Up"
Plus: "Shake It Up: Made In Japan," a 90-minute programming event, will premiere in August.

[06/04/12 - 09:32 AM]
Style Media Elevates Sarah Weidman to SVP, Original Programming and Development
"As a veteran of Style, Sarah developed and oversaw many of the network's most successful series-to-date," said Salaam Coleman Smith.

[06/04/12 - 09:06 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Miss USA" Top Tight Demo Race
"Secret Millionaire" and "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" on ABC take home a competitive second place.

[06/04/12 - 08:54 AM]
"Secret Millionaire" Opens with ABC's Top Regular Summer Audience in the Slot since July '08
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, June 3.

[06/04/12 - 08:53 AM]
NBC Is #1 Sunday Among ABC, CBS, NBC & FOX
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, June 3.

[06/04/12 - 08:20 AM]
Samuel L. Jackson to Host "VGA Ten" - The Tenth Anniversary of Spike TV's "Video Game Awards"
Mark Burnett will also return as an executive producer of the event, airing Friday, December 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/04/12 - 08:19 AM]
Presenters Announced for the "2012 CMT Music Awards"
Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Alan Jackson, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler, The Band Perry and Carrie Underwood are on tap for the event.

[06/04/12 - 07:02 AM]
The Saga Concludes - Starz Announces the Final Season of "Spartacus"
"Spartacus: War of the Damned," due in January 2013, will close out the show's run.

[06/04/12 - 07:00 AM]
Performers Announced for "The 66th Annual Tony(R) Awards," Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris
The casts of "Newsies," "Nice Work If You Can Get It," "Once," "Evita," "Follies," "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess," "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Leap of Faith" are among those featured.

[06/03/12 - 10:15 PM]
Interview: "Drop Dead Diva" Creator Josh Berman
The man behind the Lifetime original series chats about tonight's season premiere.

[06/03/12 - 08:44 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Share Demo Crown
The Peacock's Stanley Cup Finals coverage and a "Secret Millionaire" marathon on the Alphabet top the night.

[06/02/12 - 08:40 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: Newsmagazines Put ABC, NBC in Tight Demo Race
The Peacock's "Dateline" posted its highest 18-49 rating for a Friday telecast since April 20.

[06/01/12 - 11:01 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 1
Updates include: Damon Lindelof plots TV return at Warner Bros. Television; Andy Samberg is the latest to depart NBC's "SNL"; and Vanessa Redgrave to guest on USA's "Political Animals."

[06/01/12 - 05:03 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Swamp People," NBA Playoffs Top the Charts
Plus: numbers for Lifetime's "7 Days of Sex," TLC's "Tattoo School" and Discovery's "Final Offer."

[06/01/12 - 03:47 PM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Duets" Superstar John Legend
The nine-time Grammy winner chats alongside his newly announced partners on the series.

[06/01/12 - 03:12 PM]
Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan to Accept "Most Manticipated" Award for "The Dark Knight Rises" at Spike TV's 2012 "Guys Choice" Awards
The annual event tapes tomorrow night at Sony Pictures Studios and will air Saturday, June 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/01/12 - 03:06 PM]
Bravo Media's "Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding" Delivers Highest Rated Episode of the Season
Bravo spins the numbers for Thursday, May 31.

[06/01/12 - 02:55 PM]
2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee Final - Most-Viewed Ever on Cable Television
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, May 31.

[06/01/12 - 02:13 PM]
Oprah's Book Club 2.0 Launches Online Monday, June 4 With Its First Selection, "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed
Digital editions - with exclusive content including a reader's guide and Oprah's notes on her favorite passages - will be available on Amazon Kindle and NOOK(R) by Barnes & Noble.

[06/01/12 - 01:12 PM]
Luke Bryan and The Band Perry's Kimberly Perry Will Host "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock," September 17 on ABC
The Alphabet has been home to the annual three-hour special since 2005.

[06/01/12 - 12:24 PM]
History's Launch of "Mountain Men" Garners 3.9 Million Total Viewers
History spins the numbers for Thursday, May 31.

[06/01/12 - 11:53 AM]
The Wanted Return Stateside for an Exclusive Performance to Air Live on Fuse
"Fuse Presents: The Wanted Live from the Beacon Theatre" airs Thursday, June 14 at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/01/12 - 11:24 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Deliver #1 Finishes for the May 2012 Sweep
NBC spins the numbers for the week of May 21-25 and the season to date.

[06/01/12 - 10:17 AM]
Johnny Depp to Be Honored With the "MTV Generation Award" at the "2012 MTV Movie Awards"
Past recipients include Reese Witherspoon, Sandra Bullock, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Mike Myers, Tom Cruise and Jim Carrey.

[06/01/12 - 09:15 AM]
Tony Robbins and Iyanla Vanzant Exclusive Lectures on Focusing Your Life to Premiere on "Super Soul Sunday" June 3 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Upcoming installments to feature Sarah Ban Breathnach, DeVon Franklin and Caroline Myss.

[06/01/12 - 09:05 AM]
truTV Set to Broadcast HBO(R) Reality Series "24/7 Pacquiao/Bradley" Marathon Replay
All four editions of the reality series will air consecutively, starting at 4 p.m. (ET/PT) on fight day - Saturday, June 9.

[06/01/12 - 08:55 AM]
ABC's "Duets" Dominates Fox's "Touch" Finale/"Rookie Blue" Holds 100% of its Premiere in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 31.

[06/01/12 - 08:28 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Repeats Best Originals on ABC, FOX
Rebroadcasts of "The Big Bang Theory" and "Rules of Engagement" are the top two programs in 18-49 last night.

[06/01/12 - 08:21 AM]
"One Nation Under Dog: Stories of Fear, Loss & Betrayal," Exploring Hard Truths About America's Relationship With Dogs, Debuts June 18, Exclusively on HBO
The project, from producer R.J. Cutler, launches the HBO Documentary Films summer series.

[06/01/12 - 08:07 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Delivers its 2nd-Most-Watched Season in 10 Years
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of May 21-25 and the season to date.

[06/01/12 - 06:00 AM]
Stars of Stage, Film, TV and Music Celebrate Broadway's Best When They Present on "The 66th Annual Tony(R) Awards," Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris
Ellen Barkin, Candice Bergen, Jessica Chastain, Sheryl Crow, Nick Jonas, Angela Lansbury, James Marsden, Trey Parker and Jim Parsons are among those set for the June 10 event on CBS.

[05/31/12 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 31
Updates include: Kate Walsh to depart ABC's "Private Practice" after 13 episodes next season; Thomas Jane in talks to join TNT's "L.A. Noir"; and IFC to debut "Bullet in the Face" as a two-night event in August.

[05/31/12 - 04:06 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Hatfields & McCoys" Finale Tops Miami/Boston
Plus: numbers for Bravo's "Around the World in 80 Plates" and ESPN's "NBA Draft Lottery."

[05/31/12 - 04:03 PM]
Shelley Long and Cindy Williams Join Julie Mond and Trevor Donovan in "Strawberry Summer," a Hallmark Movie Channel Original World Premiere August 25
Jilon VanOver also stars in the project, which also features an original song composed and performed by Donovan.

[05/31/12 - 04:01 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Hatfields & McCoys" Holds Off San Antonio/Oklahoma City
Plus: numbers for E!'s "E! Investigates - A Family Tragedy: The Powells" and TLC's "Big Brooklyn Style."

[05/31/12 - 02:44 PM]
ABC Family's Hit Comedy "Melissa & Joey" Launches Season 2 as Wednesday's #1 Program at 8PM Across Target Female Demos
ABC Family spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 30.

[05/31/12 - 01:29 PM]
"Grilling With the Stars" Returns to "Live! With Kelly"
Beginning on Friday, June 1, contestants will bring their best summer recipes to the "Live" grill.

[05/31/12 - 12:30 PM]
CBS Announces the Cast of the New Relationship Series "3"
Alex Miranda hosts the series, premiering Sunday, July 22 at 9:00/8:00c.







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[02/05/26 - 02:03 PM]
Great American Media Signs Exclusive Multi-Picture Deal with Fan-Favorite Actress, Merritt Patterson
The company also announces the first film of the new deal is "Meet Me in the Margins," adapted from bestselling author Melissa Ferguson's novel of the same name.

[02/05/26 - 12:42 PM]
"20/20" Ranks No. 1 in the Two-Hour Time Period Across the Board
Hitting new season highs on January 30, "20/20" grew from the previous week in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.

[02/05/26 - 11:31 AM]
Apple Original Films Lands Global Rights to Sundance Film Festival Selection "The Last First: Winter K2"
Director Amir Bar-Lev tells a complex, harrowing and moving story that unpacks the industry of extreme mountain climbing and its changing culture.

[02/05/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Original "Murder in Glitterball City," A Two-Part Documentary, Debuts February 19
Inspired by the non-fiction book "A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City" by David Dominé, the film chronicles a 2010 murder case that starts with a 911 phone call that leads police to the gruesome discovery of a body buried in the basement of a Victorian mansion.

[02/05/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer and Key Art for New Original Feature Film, "Deb Is Boss" Premiering Thursday, March 5
Before becoming a powerhouse music executive who launched Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, and French Montana, Deb Antney (Lil Mama) was a street-smart survivor navigating the dangerous underworlds of Queens, NY and Boston, MA.

[02/05/26 - 10:31 AM]
Nicolette van Dam and Bas Smit Present the Dutch Version of "Love Is Blind"
"Love Is Blind: Netherlands" arrives on Netflix in 2026.

[02/05/26 - 10:12 AM]
"Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time" Premieres March 27, 2026 on PBS
As the Graham Company nears its landmark 100th anniversary, "We Are Our Time" offers a rare behind-the-scenes portrait of the company, exploring Graham's legacy through the dancers who embody her work today.

[02/05/26 - 10:03 AM]
ABC's Juggernaut Tuesday Scores More Wins
"High Potential's" January 20 episode jumped to 12.98 million Total Viewers and a 2.17 rating among Adults 18-49 after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, scoring a series high among Total Viewers.

[02/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Series "Rooster," Starring Steve Carell, From Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, Debuts March 8
A comedy set on a college campus centering on an author's (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Charly Clive).

[02/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
Small State, Big Drama. Secrets Rise with the Tide on "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," Premiering on Thursday, April 2 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The series will move to its regular timeslot on Sundays at 9:00/8:00c on April 5.

[02/05/26 - 09:31 AM]
CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces "Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose"
"Any chance I get to remind my fellow Americans that we are still the best idea for a country anyone has ever had I'm going to take it. My eagle is still bald and my banner is still spangled with stars," said Ferguson.

[02/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Predator: Badlands" - Trailer - Hulu
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the film streams on Hulu and with Hulu on Disney+ February 12.

[02/05/26 - 09:00 AM]
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After a critical acclaimed Australian debut, the darkly comedic crime drama starring Will Forte and D'Arcy Carden makes its U.S. debut on March 11 on Hulu.

[02/05/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Teaser and Premiere Date for Upcoming Original Series "The Miniature Wife"
All episodes of the series starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen will premiere on April 9, 2026 only on Peacock.

[02/05/26 - 08:29 AM]
Video: "The Forsytes" Official Trailer
Don't miss the U.S. premiere of this highly anticipated drama Sunday, March 22 on PBS.