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[08/09/12 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 9
Updates include: WE tv orders Sanya Richards-Ross reality pilot; GSN commits to "Family Trade" series; and Ving Rhames to drop by CBS's "Hawaii Five-0."

[08/09/12 - 05:32 PM]
Team USA Runs for Gold in Women's 4X100M Relay & Men's 4X400M Relay Friday in Primetime on NBC
The Peacock details its schedules for Friday, August 10; Saturday, August 11; and Sunday, August 12.

[08/09/12 - 04:39 PM]
TLC's Series Premiere of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" Was Watched by 2.2 Million Viewers
TLC spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 8.

[08/09/12 - 04:28 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Dallas" Goes Out on Top for TNT
Plus: numbers for Showtime's "All Access: Ronda Rousey," Syfy's "Paranormal Witness" and TLC's "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo."

[08/09/12 - 02:26 PM]
ABC Family's "Baby Daddy" is Summer's #1 New Cable Comedy
ABC Family spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 8.

[08/09/12 - 01:28 PM]
"DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk" Brings High-Flying, Fire-Breathing Fun to Cartoon Network Tuesday, Sept. 4
Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and T.J. Miller all reprise their roles from the feature film.

[08/09/12 - 12:57 PM]
There Will Be Blood, in the Much-Anticipated "Teen Wolf" Season Two Finale Airing Monday, August 13 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT on MTV
Plus: look for the after show "Teen Wolf: Revelations" at 11:00/10:00c, in which the stars discuss the epic season.

[08/09/12 - 12:48 PM]
29.1 Million Average Viewership on NBC Last Night Is Best Second Wednesday for Any Summer Olympics in 36 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 8.

[08/09/12 - 12:23 PM]
TNT's "Dallas" Ends First Season with 4.3 Million Viewers
TNT spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 8.

[08/09/12 - 12:09 PM]
The Paley Center for Media Announces Dates and Lineup for "PaleyFest: Fall TV Preview Parties"
The week-long event, from September 5-11, will offer free premiere screenings of the highly anticipated new shows of the fall season before they air.

[08/09/12 - 10:46 AM]
"Go On" Adjusted to a 5.6 Rating in Adults 18-49 and 16.1 Million Viewers Overall
NBC spins the time period adjusted "fast official" ratings for Wednesday, August 8.

[08/09/12 - 09:43 AM]
Oprah Winfrey Interviews Bestselling Author Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor About Her "Stroke of Insight" on "Super Soul Sunday"
Upcoming guests include Reverend Ed Bacon, Llewellyn Vaughan Lee, Cheryl Strayed, Iyanla Vanzant and Ram Dass.

[08/09/12 - 09:40 AM]
FX Waves Flag for "The Americans" - Network Orders 13 Episodes of New Drama Series Starring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys and Noah Emmerich
The series begins production in October and is scheduled to premiere in early 2013.

[08/09/12 - 09:33 AM]
AMC Joins Forces With RockYou to Launch "The Walking Dead Social Game"
Said offerings "blends elements of strategy and survival-horror to create a unique, tensioned-filled social gaming experience."

[08/09/12 - 09:21 AM]
"Nick News With Linda Ellerbee: Animals? Show Me The Money" Premieres Sunday, Aug. 12, at 9:00 PM (ET/PT) on Nick at Nite
The special features commentary from zookeeper and TV host Jack Hanna.

[08/09/12 - 09:06 AM]
"Their Finest Hour," a Tom Brokaw Documentary, to Premiere Saturday, During NBC's Primetime Coverage of the London Olympics
The one-hour special was previously scheduled to run during NBC's daytime coverage.

[08/09/12 - 08:40 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Go On" Opens to 18.5 Million Behind Olympics Coverage
The Matthew Perry-led comedy also delivers a 6.4 adults 18-49 rating.

[08/09/12 - 08:29 AM]
Mike Rowe Says "G'Day" to All New Muck and Mayhem in Australia - "Dirty Jobs Down Under" Premieres Wednesday, August 22 at 10pm e/p on Discovery
Adelaide and Darwin are among the stops set for the new season.

[08/09/12 - 08:01 AM]
The Fiercest Queens in the History of "RuPaul's Drag Race" Return to Battle it Out on Logo's New Series "RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race"
The six-episode series premieres Monday, October 22 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[08/09/12 - 07:24 AM]
Arsenio Hall Now Sold in More Than 85% of the Country - New Late-Night Talk Show Cleared in All Top 50 Markets
The newcomer will debut next fall, with Tribune partnering in the production of the show and providing the anchor station group with its 17 stations.

[08/09/12 - 06:34 AM]
Cartoon Network Launches First-of-Its-Kind App for Kids
The new app "includes all the great features and content from the original video app, plus exclusive games and collectibles."

[08/09/12 - 05:26 AM]
Fan Favorites Tamar Braxton and Vince Herbert Star in WE tv's New Reality Series, "Tamar & Vince," Premiering Thursday, September 20 at a Special Time 10PM ET/PT
The "Braxton Family Values" spin-off will then regularly air on Thursday nights at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/08/12 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 8
Updates include: Jay Mohr, Ben Falcone land leads on TV Land pilots; "Being Mary Jane" nears series order at BET; and Warren Ellis's "Gun Machine" eyed as series at FOX.

[08/08/12 - 04:04 PM]
Usain Bolt Races for History in 200M Gold Medal Final Thursday Night on NBC
The Peacock details its schedules for Thursday, August 9 and Friday, August 10.

[08/08/12 - 02:31 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Storage Wars" Claims Top Honors for A&E
Plus: numbers for HBO's "Hard Knocks," Cartoon Network's "Dragons: Riders of Berk" and A&E's "Shipping Wars."

[08/08/12 - 02:05 PM]
"Pretty Little Liars" is Tuesday's #1 Cable Telecast in Females 12-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 7.

[08/08/12 - 01:59 PM]
NBC Offers Free "Grimm" E-Book with Season One Recap, Season Two Teaser, and Free Episode Download
"Grimm: The Essential Guide" is now available on Apple's iBookstore in iTunes for iPad.

[08/08/12 - 12:12 PM]
ABC Family Hosts a Magical "Harry Potter" Weekend Saturday, August 11th and Sunday, August 12th
"Chamber of Secrets," "Goblet of Fire," "Order of the Phoenix" and "Half-Blood Prince" are among the featured films.

[08/08/12 - 12:04 PM]
NBC News and TV One Partner to Deliver Presidential Election Coverage to Black Viewers
As part of the partnership, TV One will air a four-hour broadcast on the final evening of the Republican and Democratic conventions.

[08/08/12 - 11:57 AM]
New Animal Planet Series "Battle for the Border" Follows the Men and Canines Keeping Our Borders in Order
The six-episode series will launch with a special episode on Sunday, August 19 at 11:00/10:00c.

[08/08/12 - 11:45 AM]
30.1 Million Average Viewership on NBC Last Night Is Best for Second Tuesday of Any Non-U.S. Summer Olympics in 36 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 7 plus its Olympics coverage to date.

[08/08/12 - 11:45 AM]
FX Productions Locks First-Look Cable Deal with Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson And Their Production Company Color Force
"Over the past 20 years, Nina Jacobson has amassed one of the most successful bodies of work in the film business, both as an executive and a producer," said John Landgraf.

[08/08/12 - 11:31 AM]
Ingrid Michaelson, VH1 & the VH1 Save The Music Foundation Announce the We Are All "Blood Brothers" Contest
The grand prize winner will receive a performance from Ingrid at their school during the 2012-2013 school year.

[08/08/12 - 11:19 AM]
FOX Sports Media Group Announces 2012 College Football Broadcast Teams
The network's first-ever regular season over-the-air college football package kicks off with Hawaii at #3 USC, live on Saturday, September 1.

[08/08/12 - 11:19 AM]
Josh Altman of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" Sells The Dream In New Rap Music Video
The song is available on iTunes with 100% of the proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project.

[08/08/12 - 09:37 AM]
Damian McGinty Hosts "The Glee Project Live Reunion" on Tuesday, August 14th at 11PM ET/PT on Oxygen.com
Said effort will follow the season two finale, featuring Chris Colfer as guest mentor, at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[08/08/12 - 09:01 AM]
Stephen Colbert's Summer Concert Series "Pepsi Presents StePhest Colbchella '012: Rocktaugustfest" Announces Performers
The Flaming Lips, fun., Grandmaster Flash, Grizzly Bear and Santigold will be featured during the week of August 13.

[08/08/12 - 08:58 AM]
ABC's "Wipeout" and "NY Med" Surge Week to Week
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 7.

[08/08/12 - 08:47 AM]
Video: MTV's "Jersey Shore" Cast Gets Into a Serious Brawl... About Politics
The Funny or Die short is sponsored by the network's "Power of 12" campaign.

[08/08/12 - 08:22 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: Nearly 30 Million Watch NBC's Latest Summer Olympics Coverage
Said number marks its most-watched night since Thursday's coverage.

[08/08/12 - 07:25 AM]
Nick at Nite Sends "Hollywood Heights" to TeenNick Beginning Next Week
The soap has averaged just 570,000 viewers and a 0.1 adults 18-49 rating since its official launch on June 18.

[08/08/12 - 07:14 AM]
EPIX Presents "Cormanpalooza" - 24-Hour Marathon from Cult Film Director Roger Corman
Said event, airing Saturday, August 25, will be anchored by the premiere of Corman's "Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader."

[08/08/12 - 07:09 AM]
ION Television Acquires Fan Favorite "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" From NBCUniversal Cable & New Media Distribution
The deal comes on the heels of yesterday's acquisition of the off-network rights to "Numb3rs."

[08/08/12 - 07:01 AM]
New York Comedy Festival Announces 2012 Line-up
The Comedy Central-sponsored event will feature Aziz Ansari, Adam Carolla, Rob Delaney, Jim Gaffigan, Ricky Gervais, Kevin Hart, Artie Lange, Bill Maher, Patton Oswalt, Brian Regan, Marlon and Shawn Wayans and Robin Williams.

[08/07/12 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 7
Updates include: Joss Whedon to spearhead Marvel series for ABC; Kevin McHale eyed to co-host FOX's "The X Factor"; and NBC buys "Freakonomics"-inspired drama.

[08/07/12 - 07:45 PM]
Video: "The X Factor" - Check Out the All-New Season Two Promo!
Look for the two-night premiere on Wednesday, September 12 and Thursday, September 13.

[08/07/12 - 06:07 PM]
Team USA's Misty May-Treanor & Kerri Walsh Jennings Play Against Fellow Americans Jen Kessy & April Ross in Beach Volleyball Gold Metal Match Wednesday Night on NBC
The Peacock details its schedules for Wednesday, August 8 and Thursday, August 9.

[08/07/12 - 04:26 PM]
More Than 200 Million Viewers Tune In for the First 11 Days of the Olympics
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, August 6 plus its Olympics coverage to date.

[08/07/12 - 04:12 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: VH1 Takes Demo Crown With "Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta"
Plus: numbers for Bravo's "Miss Advised," Disney XD's "Mr. Young" and Nickelodeon's "Hollywood Heights."

[08/07/12 - 03:36 PM]
GSN Announces the Lineup of Competitors for New Original Series, "The American Bible Challenge," Premiering Thursday, August 23 at 8 PM (ET/PT)
The tournament starts with 18 three-person teams with three teams competing in each of the first six episodes.







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