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[02/09/13 - 09:22 AM]
ABC Wins Friday Over Premieres on the Other Nets
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, February 8.

[02/09/13 - 09:12 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Reports Its Biggest Overall Viewership for a Friday Telecast Since September 2011
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, February 8.

[02/09/13 - 08:45 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: Soft Starts for "The Job" Premiere, "Touch" Return
Both series open down from the year-ago episodes of "A Gifted Man" and "Fringe," respectively.

[02/08/13 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 8
Updates include: Christina Applegate departs NBC's "Up All Night"; Aimee Teegarden reports for "Oxygen" at The CW; and Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta's "The Leftovers" is a go at HBO.

[02/08/13 - 06:05 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: MTV's "Buckwild" Wraps Freshman Run with Series Highs
Plus: numbers for Bravo's "Kathy," FX's "Legit" and Spike TV's "Bellator MMA Live."

[02/08/13 - 03:31 PM]
NBC Expands "The Office" to Full Hour Next Week, Bumping "1600 Penn"
Said installment, "Moving On," will now run for 61 minutes.

[02/08/13 - 03:12 PM]
truTV's Hit Series "Impractical Jokers" Scores Series High, With More Than 2 Million Viewers
truTV spins the numbers for Thursday, February 7.

[02/08/13 - 02:49 PM]
NBC Axes "Do No Harm" After Two Airings
The newcomer opened as the lowest-rated in-season scripted premiere ever on the four major broadcast networks.

[02/08/13 - 01:27 PM]
Season Three of Discovery Channel's #1 Series "Gold Rush" Ends with "Gold Rush Live"
The two-hour event airs Friday, February 22 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[02/08/13 - 01:22 PM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage for the State of the Union Address
Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos will anchor live coverage from Washington.

[02/08/13 - 01:07 PM]
Academy Award Winner Chris Cooper to Headline Discovery's First Scripted Mini-Series "Klondike"
He'll play Father Judge in the project, about six strangers and their collective fight for survival and wealth in a small, frontier town.

[02/08/13 - 12:06 PM]
Temperatures Are Below Freezing But "Yukon Men" Will Heat Up Discovery's Friday Nights with All New Episodes
The series returns on Friday, February 22 at 10:00/9:00c plus look for a special pre-show on Tuesday, February 19 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/08/13 - 11:14 AM]
A&E Network Scheduling Updates for "Duck Dynasty" and "The Governor's Wife"
The third season of "Duck Dynasty" will now premiere Wednesday, February 27 at 10:00/9:00c, bumping "The Governor's Wife" to the summer.

[02/08/13 - 11:11 AM]
Discovery Channel Kicks Off "Weed Wednesdays" with "Pot Cops"
The three-part series launches Wednesday, February 20 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[02/08/13 - 11:10 AM]
Ovation to Premiere "Imagination Unleashed: An Artisan's Journey" on Monday, February 25
Freddy Rodriguez, Danny Simmons, Laz Alonso, Persia White and Melora Hardin are featured in the film, which explores the convergence of emerging and established artistic talent.

[02/08/13 - 10:38 AM]
truTV's New Series "Guinness World Records(R) Gone Wild" Draws 1.4 Million Viewers in Debut
truTV spins the numbers for Thursday, February 7.

[02/08/13 - 09:57 AM]
Showtime(R) Flirts with New Drama "The Affair" - Network Orders Pilot By Award-Winning Playwright Sarah Treem and Hagai Levi
The project is "an intimate exploration of two marriages and an affair that disrupts them - with all of the complexities and consequences that result."

[02/08/13 - 09:33 AM]
Dame Shirley Bassey to Make Her First Appearance on an Oscar(R) Show; William Ross to Conduct Oscar(R) Orchestra
Plus: The Academy and Gallery1988 will present "For Your Consideration," a collaborative exhibition featuring art inspired by the 2012 Best Picture Oscar(R) nominees.

[02/08/13 - 08:55 AM]
"Parks and Recreation" Posts Season High in Adults 18-49, Its Top Result Since November 2011
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 7.

[02/08/13 - 08:55 AM]
Disney Channel and Disney XD Stars Launch #ShowSomeHeart
Video messages championing kindness and generosity of spirit towards others will be posted on its stars' Twitter feeds.

[02/08/13 - 08:45 AM]
"Scandal" Equals Its Series High, Up for Its Second Straight Original in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 7.

[02/08/13 - 08:40 AM]
TNT's "Franklin & Bash" Kicks Off Production on Season 3
This season, Heather Locklear joins the cast as Rachel King, the firm's newest partner.

[02/08/13 - 08:24 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Wins with Gains from "Big Bang Theory," "Two and a Half Men"
NBC's "Parks & Recreation" and ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" are also up from their last originals.

[02/08/13 - 08:17 AM]
Starz(R) and ViP Fan Auctions Offer Up Opportunity to Own a Piece of "Spartacus"
Fans have an opportunity to own original props, sets, costumes and collector's artifacts from the entire series.

[02/08/13 - 07:55 AM]
TBS Orders Pilot for "Do It Yourself," New Sitcom from Walt Becker and Rob Long
The pilot follows "a 20-something laid-off math teacher who finds himself thrust into the blue collar world."

[02/08/13 - 06:55 AM]
IFC Renews Scott Aukerman's "Comedy Bang! Bang!" for a Second Season
IFC has ordered 20 episodes, double the first season's order, to air in 10 episode arcs.

[02/08/13 - 04:02 AM]
20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) Honoring 2013's Outstanding Performances Will be Simulcast Live on TNT and TBS on Saturday, January 18, 2014
Said event will mark the 17th consecutive year the SAG Awards have been telecast on TNT and the 9th year on TBS.

[02/07/13 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 7
Updates include: David Walton tapped as lead on NBC's "About a Boy"; Emma Roberts to star in FOX's "Delirium"; and CBS greenlights three more comedy pilots.

[02/07/13 - 04:38 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Moonshiners" Tops Demos for Fifth Straight Week
Plus: numbers for Showtime's "60 Minutes Sports," VH1's "Making Mr. Right" and TLC's "Cheer Perfection."

[02/07/13 - 02:41 PM]
Discovery Wins Eighth Consecutive Wednesday as "Moonshiners" Dominates Cable Television Prime Time in Male Viewers
Discovery spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 6.

[02/07/13 - 02:19 PM]
"Revenge for Real" - Limited Series Airs Sundays, February 10 and 17 on ABC
"The Miami Millionaire" and "Rocky Mountain Retribution" will fill the 10:00/9:00c hour on said nights.

[02/07/13 - 01:45 PM]
CBS Trims "Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites" Premiere on Wednesday, February 13 to 90 Minutes
A repeat of "The Big Bang Theory" will instead fill the 9:30/8:30c half-hour on said night.

[02/07/13 - 01:15 PM]
"iCarly's" Jerry Trainor Stars in Brand New Nick Family Comedy Series "Wendell & Vinnie" Premiering Saturday, Feb. 16, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
The newcomer moves up a day from its previously announced Sunday, February 17 launch date.

[02/07/13 - 01:12 PM]
Series Premiere of "The Americans" Sets a Record Live+3 Increase for FX with a 49% Gain in Adults 18-49, 44% in Total Viewers
FX spins the numbers for the series to date.

[02/07/13 - 12:39 PM]
Adventure Abounds in "Peter Rabbit," Nickelodeon's New Animated Preschool Series Premiering Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 12 PM (ET/PT)
The series is a fresh re-imagining of the popular Beatrix Potter children's books based on Peter Rabbit.

[02/07/13 - 12:32 PM]
Dr. John and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Join the Black Keys in Their Performance, on "The 55th Annual Grammy Awards(R)," Sunday, Feb. 10
Plus: Ellen DeGeneres, Kat Dennings, Johnny Depp, John Mayer, Nas, Pitbull, Bonnie Raitt and Kelly Rowland are set as presenters.

[02/07/13 - 12:30 PM]
Amaury Nolasco to Guest-Star On TNT's Hit Drama Series "Rizzoli & Isles"
He will play Lt. Det. Rafael Martinez, newly appointed head of the Boston PD drug unit.

[02/07/13 - 12:14 PM]
As Winter Storm Nemo Approaches, Stick With The Weather Company, Your Winter Weather Authority
Meteorologists believe it is a potentially historic, crippling blizzard that will seriously impact people throughout the Northeast.

[02/07/13 - 11:48 AM]
"Welcome to Myrtle Manor" Moves Into TLC
The 10-part series, due Sunday, March 3, follows "the crazy antics at a trailer park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina."

[02/07/13 - 11:05 AM]
Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Gary Chapman Discuss "The Five Love Languages" on "Oprah's Lifeclass" Sunday, February 10
In the episode, Winfrey "learns her love language and Dr. Chapman explains how knowing what love language your partner speaks can transform your relationship."

[02/07/13 - 11:05 AM]
ESPN to Present Star-Studded 2013 Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
2013 NBA All-Stars Russell Westbrook and James Harden will serve as the special head coaches during the Celebrity Game.

[02/07/13 - 10:45 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Deliver Four-Week Highs to Win the Jan. 28-Feb. 1 Week Over Their ABC and CBS Rivals
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 28-February 1.

[02/07/13 - 10:36 AM]
Oscar(R) Winner Charlize Theron, Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Daniel Radcliffe to Make Special Appearances on the Oscars(R)
This will be Gordon-Levitt, Radcliffe and Tatum's first time appearing on the Oscar show.

[02/07/13 - 10:35 AM]
ABC Entertainment Drives Viewers to Tune In As They Gas Up
Custom clips of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will be featured on Outcast Media's Pump Top Video Network.

[02/07/13 - 10:34 AM]
For the Second Year in a Row, ABC Sales Is No. 1 in More Categories Than Any Other Broadcast Network in 2012 Advertiser Perceptions Poll
The network has won three of the four top broadcast awards in the 2012 Advertiser Perceptions Intelligence Report.

[02/07/13 - 10:29 AM]
Grab a Seat and Get Ready for Season Two of The CW's "Oh Sit!" on April 15
The series will take over Mondays at 8:00/7:00c from "The Carrie Diaries," which wraps the week prior.

[02/07/13 - 10:18 AM]
BBC America's New Original Series "Orphan Black" Premieres Saturday, March 30 at 9:00PM ET/PT
The newcomer will be bookended by "Doctor Who" at 8:00/7:00c and "The Nerdist" at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/07/13 - 10:14 AM]
ABC Is Late-Night's No. 1 Network in Adults 18-49 on 14 Weeks This Season
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 28-February 1.

[02/07/13 - 10:04 AM]
"Loiter Squad" Season 2 Premieres on Sunday, March 10 at Midnight (ET, PT) on Adult Swim
Tyler, Lionel, Jasper and Taco are back for a second season of shenanigans.

[02/07/13 - 09:23 AM]
NBC's Emmy-Winning "The Office" Closes Its Doors with 200th Episode in Hour-Long Series Finale on May 16
Among its honors over the years: the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2006.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.