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[03/04/13 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 4
Updates include: Naveen Andrews to get "Reckless" at ABC; Alexis Bledel joins FOX's "Friends & Family"; and Benjamin Stockham cast as title role in NBC's "About a Boy."

[03/04/13 - 06:01 PM]
Season Three of Disney Channel's Top Rated Series "A.N.T. Farm" Premieres Friday, May 31 with a Special One-Hour Episode
The episode features the new original song "Stars Aligning," performed by Hollywood Records recording artist China Anne McClain.

[03/04/13 - 03:40 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: NBA Doubleheader, Disney Originals Top Charts
Plus: numbers for VH1's "The Jenny McCarthy Show," Starz's "Spartacus: War of the Damned" and TLC's "Four Weddings."

[03/04/13 - 02:50 PM]
Bravo Media's "Watch What Happens Live" Grabs the Bull by the Horns at the SXSW Interactive Festival with Full Week of Shows
Scheduled guests include Brooklyn Decker, Ian Somerhalder, Sarah Silverman and more!

[03/04/13 - 02:04 PM]
NBC's "Last Call With Carson Daly" Will Return to the Popular South by Southwest Music Festival to Host Its Annual Music Showcase in Austin, Texas on March 13
The late-night show's interviews throughout the week will include Jake Bugg, Joey Bada$$, Angel Haze and Chloe Chaidez from the band Kitten.

[03/04/13 - 01:52 PM]
History's First Scripted Series "Vikings" Topples the Ratings with 8.3 Million Total Viewers on the Night and 6.2 Million Total Viewers at 10 PM
History spins the numbers for Sunday, March 3.

[03/04/13 - 01:47 PM]
History's "The Bible" Premieres with 14.8 Million Total Viewers on the Night and 13.1 Million Total Viewers from 8-10PM
History spins the numbers for Sunday, March 3.

[03/04/13 - 01:16 PM]
Ne-Yo to Headline MTV, mtvU and United Way's "Spring Fix" Benefit Concert at Six Flags on Saturday March 23, 2013
Andrew Jenks and Vinny Gaudagnino will also make appearances.

[03/04/13 - 01:15 PM]
"Avatar's" Jon Landau Appears in This Week's All New Episode of Syfy's "Face Off," Tuesday, March 5 at 9 PM ET/PT
This week, the remaining seven makeup artists head to the California coastline and learn that they'll be creating their own undiscovered bioluminescent creatures.

[03/04/13 - 12:30 PM]
CMT Goes "Buckwild" with a Marathon Beginning Saturday, March 9 at 3 P.M. ET/PT
Said stunt will be followed by an all-new episode of "My Big Redneck Vacation" at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/04/13 - 12:01 PM]
FOX Comedies "New Girl," "The Mindy Project" and "Raising Hope" Picked Up for 2013-2014 Season
"We love working with these talented producers and casts who, week after week, create some of the funniest work on television," said Kevin Reilly.

[03/04/13 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Orders a Second Season of Hit Drama "The Following"
"From the very beginning, we felt Kevin Williamson and Marcos Siega had created a high-quality, edge-of-your-seat drama," said Kevin Reilly.

[03/04/13 - 11:44 AM]
"American Winter," Spotlighting Challenges Facing Middle-Class Families in Economic Crisis, the Necessity of 211 Social Service Hotlines and the Rapid Decline of Safety Nets, Debuts March 18, Exclusively on HBO
The film comes from Emmy(R) winners Joe and Harry Gantz, the creators of HBO's "Taxicab Confessions."

[03/04/13 - 11:10 AM]
Emerald City Comes to Hollywood When E!'s Special "Oz The Great and Powerful" Premieres Thursday, March 7th at 8:00pm ET/PT
Plus: E! premieres an exclusive clip from the film "that has everyone talking."

[03/04/13 - 10:27 AM]
JB and the Moonshine Band and CMT Ask Fans to Decide the Ending of Their New Video, "The Only Drug," Set to Premiere March 15
Fans can visit www.listenup.cmt.com on Monday, March 11 to catch exclusive new performances from the band.

[03/04/13 - 10:17 AM]
BBC America's "Gizmodo: The Gadget Testers" - Gizmodo Reporters Race, Fight and Climb Their Way to Finding the Best Gadgets
The 40-minute special premieres premieres Monday, March 18 at 10:20/9:20c on the cable channel.

[03/04/13 - 10:03 AM]
MTV to Celebrate Upcoming Summer Blockbuster Season with Six Weeks of Movie Programming Culminating with "2013 MTV Movie Awards" Airing Live on Sunday, April 14
Plus: look for the "2013 MTV Movie Awards Nominations Spectacular" on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:58/6:58c.

[03/04/13 - 10:00 AM]
Live + 7 Day Ratings: ABC's "Modern Family" Emerges as Wednesday's #1 Show Over FOX's "Idol" in Adults 18-49 for Its 3rd Straight Original
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of February 11-17.

[03/04/13 - 09:28 AM]
"The Amazing Race" Is Sunday's Top Broadcast in Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 3.

[03/04/13 - 09:26 AM]
36 Women Will Compete to Find True Love on the New NBC Relationship Series "Ready for Love," Premiering March 26 Following "The Voice" (9-11 p.m. ET)
As previously announced, the series will regularly air Sundays at 8:00/7:00c on the Peacock.

[03/04/13 - 09:22 AM]
250 Hours of NCAA Winter Championships Across ESPN Platforms Begin March 8
ESPNU and ESPN3 will carry the Indoor Track & Field, Fencing, Swimming & Diving and Women's Gymnastics Championships.

[03/04/13 - 09:21 AM]
Toon in to ABC Family's Weekend of Disney Animated Movies Airing Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31
Highlights include "Alice in Wonderland," "Mulan," "The Lion King" and "Beauty and the Beast."

[03/04/13 - 09:20 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "The Newsroom" Creator Aaron Sorkin at PaleyFest
Check out our red carpet visits with the cast and producers of the HBO drama.

[03/04/13 - 09:19 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "The Newsroom" Executive Producer Alan Poul at PaleyFest
Check out our red carpet visits with the cast and producers of the HBO drama.

[03/04/13 - 09:18 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "The Newsroom" Co-Star Olivia Munn at PaleyFest
Check out our red carpet visits with the cast and producers of the HBO drama.

[03/04/13 - 09:17 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "The Newsroom" Co-Star Thomas Sadoski at PaleyFest
Check out our red carpet visits with the cast and producers of the HBO drama.

[03/04/13 - 09:16 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Once Upon a Time" Co-Star Colin O'Donoghue at PaleyFest
Check out our red carpet visits with the cast of ABC's fantasy drama.

[03/04/13 - 09:15 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Once Upon a Time" Co-Star Ginnifer Goodwin at PaleyFest
Check out our red carpet visits with the cast of ABC's fantasy drama.

[03/04/13 - 09:14 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Once Upon a Time" Co-Star Jennifer Morrison at PaleyFest
Check out our red carpet visits with the cast of ABC's fantasy drama.

[03/04/13 - 09:13 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Once Upon a Time" Co-Star Josh Dallas at PaleyFest
Check out our red carpet visits with the cast of ABC's fantasy drama.

[03/04/13 - 09:12 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Once Upon a Time" Co-Star Lana Parrilla at PaleyFest
Check out our red carpet visits with the cast of ABC's fantasy drama.

[03/04/13 - 09:11 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Once Upon a Time" Co-Star Robert Carlyle at PaleyFest
Check out our red carpet visits with the cast of ABC's fantasy drama.

[03/04/13 - 08:46 AM]
Hallmark Channel and Meredith Video Studios Partner to Bring "The Better Show" to Network's Slate of Daytime Programming
"The Better Show" is a contemporary information-talk show that leverages the expertise of Meredith's expansive content portfolio.

[03/04/13 - 08:45 AM]
Debut of "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" Out-Rates "Red Widow" Premiere in Adults 18-49 and Other Key Demographics
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 3.

[03/04/13 - 08:40 AM]
"Red Widow" Draws ABC's Biggest Series Audience to its Slot in 5 Months
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 3.

[03/04/13 - 08:24 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with FOX
Plus: ABC's two-hour "Red Widow" premiere opens well short of previous Sunday occupant "666 Park Avenue."

[03/04/13 - 08:05 AM]
"CMT News Presents: Mindy Mccready Fallen Angel" Premieres Sunday, March 10 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The one-hour news special documents McCready's life and career and examines the final days leading up to her tragic death.

[03/04/13 - 07:28 AM]
Full "Out There" Episode Available Free in IFC.COM, Hulu, YouTube, Facebook, TVE & VOD
The new "Springoween" episode is available now in advance of its broadcast premiere this Friday.

[03/04/13 - 07:28 AM]
EPIX Original Documentary Presents First Close Up Look at the Life of Basketball Hero Amar'e Stoudemire
"Amar'e Stoudemire: In The Moment" is one of eight documentaries set to air on the pay channel in the coming weeks.

[03/04/13 - 07:22 AM]
DIY Network Turns Its Focus to Landscaping and Outdoor Renovations with Two New Original Series
Newcomers "Garage Gold" and "I Hate My Yard" will join 14 returning series in the coming months.

[03/04/13 - 06:52 AM]
Bounce TV to Produce its First Original Non-Scripted Series; Popular Family Gospel Group foreverJONES to Star In New Series Set to Premiere This Summer
Production will begin later this month in Shreveport, Louisiana, the band's hometown.

[03/04/13 - 06:34 AM]
"American Idol" Gives Fans a "SuperVote," Presented by AT&T
To SuperVote, fans can allocate any number of votes for one contestant or multiple contestants, for a total of 50 votes.

[03/04/13 - 06:02 AM]
Cryptic Creatures and Local Legends Lurk in Destination America's New Series "Monsters and Mysteries in America"
The newcomer launches Sunday, March 24 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[03/04/13 - 05:01 AM]
NBC Names Supermodel/Producer/TV Host Heidi Klum as Fourth and Newest Judge on "America's Got Talent"
She'll join the previously announced Mel B, Howie Mandel and Howard Stern on the new season this summer.

[03/03/13 - 09:22 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Cops" Top Tight Demo Race
All four major broadcasters finish within two-tenths of a ratings point among adults 18-49.

[03/03/13 - 09:16 AM]
"SNL" Scores the #1 Rating of the Night in Metered-Market Households, Topping All Primetime Telecasts
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2.

[03/02/13 - 09:04 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Malibu Country," "Last Man Standing" Surge as ABC Tops the Night
Both comedies were up over 23% from last week among adults 18-49.

[03/02/13 - 08:59 AM]
ABC Wins Friday and Delivers the Night's Top Shows
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, March 1.

[03/01/13 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 1
Updates include: Marg Helgenberger, Dennis Haysbert return to CBS with pilots; Jim Parsons, Taylor Kitsch join HBO's "The Normal Heart"; and Annie Potts to star in ABC's "Murder in Manhattan."

[03/01/13 - 07:10 PM]
ABC Cancels "Zero Hour"; "Shark Tank" Repeats Assume Thursday Slot
Encores of the Friday staple will fill the Thursday, 8:00/7:00c hour for the next two weeks.







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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.