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[06/01/13 - 03:02 PM]
Matt Smith to Leave "Doctor Who"
He'll leave the role at the end of this year after starring in the unmissable 50th Anniversary in November and regenerating in the Christmas special.

[06/01/13 - 10:00 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: Newsmagazines Pave the Way for NBC Victory
"Dateline NBC" and "Rock Center With Brian Williams" both show big gains from their last originals.

[06/01/13 - 09:42 AM]
"Dateline" Delivers NBC's Highest 18-49 Rating in the Two-Hour Time Period in Three Months
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, May 31.

[05/31/13 - 11:05 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 31
Updates include: Alan Tudyk, Rex Lee exiled from ABC's "Suburgatory"; Judy Greer to star in Andrew Gurland's FX comedy pilot; and Agnes Bruckner boards A&E's "Occult."

[05/31/13 - 03:57 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars" Return No Match for NBA Playoffs
Plus: numbers for AMC's "Showville," MTV's "Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous" and ESPN's "National Spelling Bee" coverage.

[05/31/13 - 01:54 PM]
Catch Up on "The Following," Television's No. 1 New Show, When Season One Airs on Fridays Starting Tonight on FOX
All 15 episodes - from the premiere to the finale - will encore on Friday nights at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/31/13 - 01:01 PM]
Disney XD to Launch "Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures" on Saturday, June 15
The animated series will regularly air weekdays from 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET/PT.

[05/31/13 - 12:33 PM]
ABC Family Is Getting Social for Summer with Three New Digital Promotions
Look for special digital initiatives related to "Pretty Little Liars," "The Fosters" and "Twisted" in the coming weeks.

[05/31/13 - 11:02 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Dominate the May Sweep vs. ABC and CBS Competition, Delivering Bigger Audiences in Every Key Measure
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the season to date.

[05/31/13 - 10:01 AM]
Live Twitter Chat with the Cast of ABC's Sexy New Drama, "Mistresses," During the Premiere, Monday, June 3
Alyssa Milano, Jason George, Erik Stocklin, Jes Macallan and Rochelle Aytes will all be up during the east coast broadcast.

[05/31/13 - 09:41 AM]
ESPN's "Lombardi's Legacy" Special to Air June 6 at 9 p.m. ET
The program coincides with this month's 100th anniversary of the National Football League coaching legend's birth (June 11, 1913).

[05/31/13 - 09:00 AM]
"The Soup Investigates" Premieres Wednesday, June 19th @ 10:30pm ET/PT on E!
The spin-off series will answer all the questions that pop culture fans never thought to ask, and then some.

[05/31/13 - 08:42 AM]
"Rookie Blue" Retains Its Premiere Number as the Top Series at 10pm for the 2nd Week
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 30.

[05/31/13 - 08:37 AM]
"Hannibal" Matches Its 18-49 Rating of the Prior Week
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 30.

[05/31/13 - 08:21 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Hell's Kitchen" Keeps FOX in Front
Lead-out "Does Someone Have to Go?" however tumbles 23% from last week among adults 18-49.

[05/31/13 - 07:29 AM]
National Geographic Channel Gets Intimate in the Revealing New Special, "Sex: How It Works"
The two-hour special premieres Tuesday, June 18 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[05/31/13 - 07:23 AM]
AMC to Offer "The Killing: Story Sync"
During the live telecast, this dual-screen experience allows viewers to deepen their experience of the story, while interacting with the series and each other.

[05/31/13 - 07:19 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Closes 2012-13 with Its Three Biggest-Ever Sweep Audiences
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the season to date.

[05/31/13 - 07:12 AM]
ESPN Digital Media Remains No. 1 Across Platforms in April
ESPN spins the digital numbers for the month of April.

[05/31/13 - 06:51 AM]
NickMom Is in With "The New Adventures Of Old Christine"
The series will regularly air weeknights 11 p.m. - 12 a.m. and 1-2 a.m. (ET/PT) and weekends from 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. (ET/PT).

[05/31/13 - 06:27 AM]
Season Four of A&E's Hit Series "Shipping Wars" Gets On the Road Tuesday, June 11 with Back-To-Back New Episodes at 10PM and 10:30PM ET/PT
In the new season of "Shipping Wars," Marc, Jarrett, Jennifer, Roy, Chris and Robbie are back.

[05/31/13 - 06:01 AM]
USA Network's Characters Unite Campaign and CB2 Team Up to Celebrate Pride Month This June
Through in-store, on-air and digital promotions, the month-long effort will aim to foster greater tolerance and acceptance.

[05/30/13 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 30
Updates include: Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey confirm exits from "American Idol"; Jenna Elfman in talks for NBC's "The Family Guide"; and Ashley Madekwe to depart ABC's "Revenge."

[05/30/13 - 05:29 PM]
Video: "Star-Crossed" - Series Preview
The CW releases the full three-minute trailer for its new midseason drama.

[05/30/13 - 05:24 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Blackhawks/Red Wings Finale Tops Originals
Plus: numbers for ABC Family's "Dancing Fools," History's "Top Shot: All Stars" and Bravo's "Inside the Actors Studio."

[05/30/13 - 04:22 PM]
NBC Renews "Hannibal" for Second Season
The new 13-episode season will air no earlier than midseason.

[05/30/13 - 01:58 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: Pacers/Heat Post Another Big Night for TNT
Plus: numbers for Spike TV's "Tattoo Nightmares," TLC's "Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost" and E!'s "Bigger, Badder Celebrity Feuds."

[05/30/13 - 01:51 PM]
Tracy Morgan Set to Star in Comedy Series Pilot for FX Networks - "Death Pact"
Production of the single-camera, half-hour pilot episode will take place this summer in New York or New Jersey.

[05/30/13 - 01:48 PM]
"Breaking Pointe" Returns to The CW with New Dancers and New Drama
As previously announced, the show's sophomore run kicks off Monday, July 22 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/30/13 - 01:07 PM]
NYPD - FDNY Fun City Bowl Coming to FOX Sports 1
Lead NFL on FOX play-by-play announcer Joe Buck and analyst Troy Aikman call the action, with Tony Siragusa patrolling the sidelines.

[05/30/13 - 12:59 PM]
2013 NHL Stanley Cup Conference Finals on NBC and NBC Sports Network to Feature Last Four Stanley Cup Champions
Coverage begins Saturday at 5 p.m. ET when the Kings travel to the United Center in Chicago, to take on the Blackhawks on NBC Sports Network.

[05/30/13 - 12:58 PM]
OWN's Tyler Perry Sitcom "Love Thy Neighbor" Delivers 1.65 Million Viewers and Builds to 1.8 Million with Second Episode
OWN spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 29.

[05/30/13 - 12:56 PM]
Watch ABC App Is Now Live on Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD
The app delivers a live 24/7 stream of the ABC Television Network to authenticated pay TV subscribers, beginning with New York City and Philadelphia.

[05/30/13 - 12:40 PM]
"The Voice" Expands to Two Hours for Live June 10, 17 Telecasts
NBC previously slated recap specials at 8:00/7:00c followed by originals at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/30/13 - 12:08 PM]
NBA TV to Premiere "Open Court: Legacies" on Tuesday, June 4, at 9 p.m. ET
The special will feature candid discussions on a variety of legacies in the game including the impact of NBA Commissioner David Stern and players both past and present.

[05/30/13 - 12:04 PM]
Lifetime Registers Year-on-Year Growth for Month of May
Lifetime spins the numbers for the month of May.

[05/30/13 - 11:28 AM]
Cartoon Network Launches Fourth Annual "Move It Movement Tour" to Help Solve the Problem of Childhood Obesity
The 16-market tour will launch officially June 8 in Atlanta - on the heels of National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May.

[05/30/13 - 10:59 AM]
CMT Stays Cool with "Six-Pack Summer" Featuring New Series and Music Specials, Returning Favorites and More
Newcomers include "Bounty Hunters," the network's first animated comedy featuring the voices of Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy.

[05/30/13 - 10:55 AM]
truTV Lights Up Summer with Three New Series and Eight Returning Hits
Highlights include the return of its flagship series "Hardcore Pawn" on Tuesday, June 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/30/13 - 10:37 AM]
WNBA Season Off to Strong Ratings Start; Most-Watched Regular-Season Game on ESPN2 in Nine Years
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, May 27.

[05/30/13 - 10:04 AM]
E! Is on High Alert As Pop Culture Fans Around the World Anticipate the Royal Birth of William and Kate's Baby
The network is giving this momentous occasion the "royal treatment" with many on-air hours, including two originally produced specials.

[05/30/13 - 09:28 AM]
Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" Is the #1 Tuesday Primetime Program in Cable for Men 25-54 for Seven Consecutive Weeks
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 28.

[05/30/13 - 09:08 AM]
TNT to Provide "All-Access" Pass to 2013 NASCAR Summer Series
The six-week NASCAR Summer Series begins Sunday, June 9, at Pocono Raceway at 1 p.m. ET.

[05/30/13 - 08:37 AM]
"Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert" Generates NBC's Top Total-Viewer Result in the Hour Since November 2012
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 29.

[05/30/13 - 08:31 AM]
ABC's "The Lookout" Opens as the #1 Debut on Wednesday and Improves Its Time Period Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 30.

[05/30/13 - 08:27 AM]
Animal Planet's "River Monsters" Season Finale Grabs 2.2 Million Record-Breaking Viewers
Plus: Animal Planet has officially greenlit a sixth season to debut in 2014.

[05/30/13 - 08:24 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with "MasterChef"
NBC's "Healing in the Heartland" special however is the most-watched program last night.

[05/30/13 - 08:17 AM]
Five New Gripping National Geographic Channel Series Explore Topics from the Battleground in Afghanistan and Wooded Bunkers, to the American Mob and Underground Networks
Returning series include "Ultimate Survival Alaska," "Life Below Zero," "Taboo," "Diggers" and "Doomsday Preppers."

[05/30/13 - 08:04 AM]
First Presenters Announced for the "2013 CMT Music Awards"
Charles Esten, Duane "Dog" and Beth Chapman, Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban, Kellie Pickler, Kevin and Michael Bacon, Larry the Cable Guy, Lisa Marie Presley and Scotty McCreery are all on tap.

[05/30/13 - 08:04 AM]
Executive Producer Jennifer Lopez to Participate in Live Twitter Chat for the Premiere of ABC Family's "The Fosters," Monday, June 3rd
Fans are invited to ask Jennifer their questions about the series and can tweet to Jennifer Lopez's Twitter handle @JLo.







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[05/06/26 - 12:02 PM]
Oscar Isaac Is Hitting the Casino in Martin Scorsese's New Vegas Series
The Netflix series hails from showrunners/executive producers/writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien, who are no strangers to the world of gambling.

[05/06/26 - 11:34 AM]
FOX Sports, Big Machine Racing Productions and Chassy Media Announce "Bobby Rahal: True American Racer" Premiering May 8 on FS1
The compelling new documentary celebrates the life and legacy of Bobby Rahal, one of American motorsports' most legendary champions.

[05/06/26 - 11:26 AM]
Video: Official Trailer for New Animated Fantasy Series "Dragon Striker" Revealed
Blending European fantasy with Japanese animation influences, the series follows an underdog hero's journey, brought to life through high-stakes battles, visually stunning action and expansive mythology.

[05/06/26 - 11:05 AM]
"Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch" - Tune-In to the Season Premiere on Wednesday, May 27 on Discovery Channel
Fueled by clues in a cryptic Mormon journal, an all-new team of treasure hunters, Josh Feldman and his father Ron, take over the search for the Aztec lost gold on Blind Frog Ranch and uncover a series of hidden chambers they believe contain the fortune they have been searching for.

[05/06/26 - 11:02 AM]
"The Season" Is Exclusively Streaming on Hulu in the US on June 17, 2026
A group of friends in Hong Kong's elite boating scene find their summer getaway descending into betrayal and power plays as hidden agendas surface.

[05/06/26 - 11:01 AM]
Hallmark's Runaway Hit Series "Hope Valley: 1874" Renewed for Season 2
Exclusively for Hallmark+, the eight-episode series will return for season two in 2027.

[05/06/26 - 10:10 AM]
Video: Hulu Releases Trailer for "Deli Boys" Season Two Ahead of May 28 Launch
Turns out inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part... and more money really does mean more problems.

[05/06/26 - 10:01 AM]
Strong Month of Sports Propels ESPN Studio Shows to Record Viewership for April
The entire lineup of ESPN studio shows was up 21% overall in viewership over April of 2025 and up 10% year-over-year (YOY) in the coveted Persons ages 18-49 demographic.

[05/06/26 - 09:32 AM]
Ken Burns's Film "The American Revolution" to Stream for Free on PBS in Lead Up to 250th Anniversary on July 4, 2026
All six episodes will be available on PBS.org and on the PBS App.

[05/06/26 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Josh Johnson: Symphony" Debuts May 22
In his debut HBO stand-up special, Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and actor Josh Johnson performs all new material about our shared experiences as humans.

[05/06/26 - 09:01 AM]
Final Season of FX's "The Bear" Premieres June 25 on FX and Hulu
All eight episodes will be available to stream at debut.

[05/06/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Legally Blonde" Prequel "Elle" Drops Exclusive Images and Official Teaser Trailer
The series, produced by Amazon MGM Studios in association with Hello Sunshine, premieres on July 1, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/06/26 - 08:01 AM]
HGTV Reboots Popular 72-Hour Renovation Series with "Crashers" Starring NKOTB Bandmate and Home Reno Expert Jonathan Knight
The 13-episode season will follow Jonathan Knight as he ambushes folks anywhere from furniture boutiques to the hardware store or even the local paint shop to offer them a fast-paced reno with a catch.

[05/06/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hungry for a new heist, Berlin summons the gang to Seville and turns an ambitious duke into the victim of his own plan: to steal a Da Vinci masterpiece.

[05/06/26 - 06:31 AM]
Video: Apple Original Films Debuts Trailer for John Travolta's "Propeller One-Way Night Coach"
Set in the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast, Jeff (Clark Shotwell), and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett) set off on a one-way cross-country odyssey to Hollywood, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime.