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[07/31/13 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 31
Updates include: Rob Lowe, Rashida Jones to exit "Parks & Recreation"; ABC renews "Celebrity Wife Swap"; and Martin Henderson to topline Sundance Channel's "The Red Road."

[07/31/13 - 05:54 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Rizzoli & Isles," "Perception" Top Viewers
Plus: numbers for CNBC's "The Profit," E!'s "LA Sugar" and ABC Family's "The Vineyard."

[07/31/13 - 05:01 PM]
Derek Hough Is Ready to Raise the Roof when Five Families Compete in "Family Dance Off," Sunday, August 25 on ABC
The "Dancing with the Stars" alum hosts the special, which features a grand prize of $10,000.

[07/31/13 - 03:02 PM]
ABC Family Will Air Disney Channel's Hit Movie "Teen Beach Movie" as Part of Its Annual "Summer Crush" Programming Event
Maia Mitchell and Ross Lynch star in the film, which was July's #1 TV telecast among kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14.

[07/31/13 - 02:46 PM]
"Pretty Little Liars" Is Tuesday's #1 TV Telecast in Females 12-34 for 7th Time in 8 Weeks
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 30.

[07/31/13 - 02:35 PM]
"Deadliest Catch" Season Finale Makes Discovery Channel the Top Cable Network for Persons and Men on Tuesday
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 30.

[07/31/13 - 01:11 PM]
Syfy's New Scripted Thriller "Helix" from Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore and Sony Pictures Television Begins Production in Montreal with Final Cast Set
Billy Campbell stars as the leader of the Centers for Disease Control outbreak field team called upon to investigate and control a potential "hot zone" at a remote Arctic research facility.

[07/31/13 - 12:46 PM]
An Original Novel, Schooled in Revenge, Based on the Hit ABC Television Series "Revenge," Available in Paperback and Digitally August 20
Plus: look for an exclusive "Schooled in Revenge" trailer featuring the novel's cast of characters on the season two DVD on sale that same date.

[07/31/13 - 11:55 AM]
Soleil Moon Frye Joins OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's "Home Made Simple" as Host for Season Three
In addition, the new season will feature some exciting format changes, including a shift from one-hour to half-hour episodes.

[07/31/13 - 11:48 AM]
Hulu at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour
"The Awesomes," "Quick Draw," "The Wrong Mans," "Behind the Mask" and "Mother Up!" are all on tap in the coming months.

[07/31/13 - 11:44 AM]
Derek Theler and Lacey Chabert to Participate in Live Twitter Chat During East Coast Broadcast of "Baby Daddy" Tonight
Fans should tweet at the actors' handles @DerekTheler and @IamLaceyChabert and include the hashtag #BabyDaddyChat to ask them questions.

[07/31/13 - 11:28 AM]
Original, Outrageous and Always Odd: All New Season of "Oddities: San Francisco" Premieres on Science Channel This Saturday, August 3rd at 9PM
The store's colorful owner Audra, and her employee Wednesday, are joined by newcomer Lincoln to take on the eclectic customers and bizarre antiques that enter the Haight Street haven.

[07/31/13 - 11:11 AM]
TLC to Unveil Medical Mystery on "The Man with the 132 LB Scrotum"
The one-hour special will document the story of Wesley Warren Jr., a 49-year-old Las Vegas resident who is living with a rare medical condition called scrotal lymphedema.

[07/31/13 - 11:06 AM]
NFL Network Broadcasts Exclusive Coverage of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony
Former NFL players Larry Allen, Chris Carter, Jonathan Ogden, Curley Culp & Dave Robinson and former head coach Bill Parcells complete the 2013 Class.

[07/31/13 - 11:04 AM]
Nick Cannon to Host Style Media's New "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"
This series explores all facets of stylish living, including home, travel, food and entertaining.

[07/31/13 - 11:02 AM]
"Extreme Weight Loss" Builds to a 5-Week High in Adults 18-34
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 30.

[07/31/13 - 11:01 AM]
Kelly Reilly to Star in New ABC Drama Series "The Black Box"
Reilly plays a world-famous neuroscientist who unwraps the mysteries of the brain as she juggles complex issues of her own.

[07/31/13 - 10:57 AM]
Syfy, The Asylum and Earthbound LLC Announce First Ever "Sharknado" Merchandising Program
The first wave of "Sharknado" t-shirts will hit retail stores nationally within the coming weeks.

[07/31/13 - 10:43 AM]
E!'s New Friday Night Line-Up Debuts September 6 with "Fashion Police" and the Series Premiere of Ross Mathews' Pop Culture Talk Show "Hello Ross"
"Fashion Police" will relocate to 9:00/8:00c followed by newcomer "Hello Ross" at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/31/13 - 09:59 AM]
President of the United States Barack Obama Visits NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Tuesday, August 6
This marks Mr. Obama's sixth appearance on the show, his fourth since taking the office of President of the United States.

[07/31/13 - 09:54 AM]
Discovery Channel Grabs #1 Ad Supported Cable Telecast on Cable Among Persons 25-54 in July
Discovery spins the numbers for the month to date.

[07/31/13 - 09:53 AM]
Two-Hour Special "Face Off: The Vets Strike Back" Airs Tuesday, August 6 at 9 P.M. ET/PT on Syfy
The special includes exclusive interviews and a sneak peek of the new season, plus will look back on the past seasons to highlight the veteran contestants' best and worst moments.

[07/31/13 - 09:11 AM]
2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Televised on ESPN2
"NFL Live" host Trey Wingo, NFL analyst Tom Jackson and reporter Sal Paolantonio will cover the event in Canton, Ohio.

[07/31/13 - 08:54 AM]
Video: TNT's "Major Crimes" Promo for Aug. 5 Episode Featuring Tim Conway, Paul Dooley, Ron Glass, Marion Ross & Doris Roberts
Watch a tease from this Monday's installment of the TNT drama.

[07/31/13 - 08:45 AM]
"America's Got Talent" Scores Its Second-Highest Tuesday 18-49 Rating in Six Weeks
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 30.

[07/31/13 - 08:34 AM]
Yule Caise Named 2013 "Fox Writers Intensive" Fellow
In addition, Fox will award Caise's referring organization, the NAACP Hollywood Bureau, a $15,000 FWI grant to be earmarked for its writing program.

[07/31/13 - 08:26 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Goes Untouched for NBC
Plus: The CW's "Capture" opens on par with the Friday-bound "Perfect Score."

[07/31/13 - 08:22 AM]
TLC Takes a Behind-the-Scenes Look Inside a News Story That Swept the Nation in "Sex, Lies & Zumba"
The one-hour special airs Tuesday, August 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/31/13 - 08:21 AM]
Blair Redford of "Switched at Birth" to Participate in Live Twitter Chat During the East Coast Broadcast on Monday, August 5th
Fans should tweet at his Twitter handle - @Blair_Redford - and include the hashtag #SwitchedAtBirthChat in their tweets to ask questions.

[07/31/13 - 07:40 AM]
ESPN Networks to Carry 69 Live Weekday College Football Games in 2013 Season
The lineup will showcase many of the nation's top programs in weekly Thursday and Friday night matchups and on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the season.

[07/31/13 - 07:37 AM]
Saturday's "48 Hours: Live to Tell: Black Wave" Encore Was First at 8:00 P.M. in Viewers and Households
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, July 27.

[07/31/13 - 07:30 AM]
Exclusive: "Ghost Mine," "Fangasm" to Join Syfy in September
The former returns Wednesday, September 4 while the latter will debut on Tuesday, September 24.

[07/31/13 - 07:17 AM]
Tamar & Vince Are Back - And They've Got a Baby on Board; Season Two of WE tv's Hit Series Premieres Thursday, September 5 at 9PM ET/PT
In the premiere, viewers are treated to an all access pass as Tamar and Vince hit the road on a multi-city bus tour to promote "Love and War."

[07/31/13 - 06:04 AM]
Prime Instant Video Greenlights Five Additional Kids Pilots; Amazon Originals Expands to Include Titles for Kids Ages 6-11
They'll join "Annebots," "Creative Galaxy" and "Tumbleaf," which are already in full series production.

[07/30/13 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 30
Updates include: Anna Torv, Jennifer Jason Leigh get "Open" at HBO; Marti Noxon to get "Unreal" at Lifetime; and "Raising Hope" clears off-network run.

[07/30/13 - 10:00 PM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Voting Results for July 30
Next week, the competition heats up when guest judge Kenny Ortega joins the judging panel.

[07/30/13 - 05:17 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: VH1 Gets Big Finish from "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta"
Plus: numbers for HBO's "First Comes Love," Lifetime's "Supermarket Superstar" and truTV's "Kentucky Bidders."

[07/30/13 - 04:01 PM]
BBC America's "Ripper Street" Adds to the Cast for Its Second Season Premiering December 1 10:00PM ET/PT
David Costabile, Damien Molony, Joseph Mawle and Leanne Best will all enter London's East End in the year 1890.

[07/30/13 - 04:00 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "True Blood" Remains on Top for HBO
Plus: numbers for OWN's "Oprah's Next Chapter," Spike TV's "Tattoo Rescue" and VH1's "Hollywood Exes."

[07/30/13 - 03:55 PM]
Saturday's Cable Ratings: Hallmark, Lifetime Original Movies Top Viewers, Demos
Plus: numbers for Animal Planet's "America's Cutest Dog," A&E's "American Haunting" and Nickelodeon's "Sam & Cat."

[07/30/13 - 03:22 PM]
Showtime at TCA: Nevins Talks Future of "Homeland," "Dexter"
Plus: the network's chief on "The Borgias," "Penny Dreadful," "Years of Living Dangerously" and more!

[07/30/13 - 03:05 PM]
Andy Garcia, Mandy Moore Join Mary-Louise Parker in "Christmas in Conway," New Hallmark Hall of Fame Production
When it premieres on ABC later this year, "Christmas in Conway" will become the 250th presentation of the iconic Hallmark Hall of Fame.

[07/30/13 - 02:05 PM]
Monday Night Season Finales of VH1 Hit Series "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" and "Hit the Floor" Hit New Ratings Highs on VH1's Highest Rated Day of 2013
VH1 spins the numbers for Monday, July 29.

[07/30/13 - 02:01 PM]
Backstreet Boys to Perform the Televison Debut of "Trust Me" on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," Wednesday, July 31
All five original members are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Backstreet Boys with the release of their new album "In a World Like This."

[07/30/13 - 01:59 PM]
Dr. Peter Jager Announces New Spider Species Discovered During Filming of "Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan"
The find has yielded Dominic Monaghan his very own "wild thing," now called, Ctenus monaghani.

[07/30/13 - 01:58 PM]
"The Fosters" Sets Series Highs for 2nd Straight Week in Key 18-34s and Viewers 12-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for Monday, July 29.

[07/30/13 - 01:50 PM]
19 Months of Growth for the Hub Network!
The Hub spins the numbers for the month to date.

[07/30/13 - 01:47 PM]
Golden Globe(R) Nominee Ruth Wilson Joins Showtime(R) Pilot "The Affair"
She will play the role of Alison, "a young married woman, working in a pancake house, trying to piece her life back together in the wake of a tragedy."

[07/30/13 - 01:46 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces Pilot Order of "Trending Down" Starring Oscar(R) Winner Philip Seymour Hoffman
Acclaimed actress Kathryn Hahn (Revolutionary Road) will also star in the pilot as Lee Payne, Thom Payne's (Hoffman) wife.

[07/30/13 - 01:44 PM]
Showtime Announces New Documentary Series "Time of Death"
Cameras will follow brave, terminally ill individuals as they live out their final days, supported by family, friends, healthcare teams and hospice workers, who gently help guide the process.







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[07/07/26 - 12:47 PM]
NFL Network Presents 2026 NFL Preseason Slate, Featuring 19 Live Games; ESPN Expands Its Schedule with 12 Additional Matchups on the ESPN App
The 32-game live preseason slate (with all 48 games available via replay on NFL Network) adds to ESPN's expansive Year of the Super Bowl programming.

[07/07/26 - 12:05 PM]
Ian Ziering to Host "The Great American Road Rally," New Celebrity Road-Trip Television Event Premiering This Fall on The CW
Originally scheduled for May 13 through July 22, the series will now premiere on Wednesdays from September 2 through November 25.

[07/07/26 - 11:27 AM]
FOX Sports Sets All-Time U.S. Soccer Viewership Record with 30 Million Watching Belgium-USMNT
The network's coverage reached a peak audience of 36.895 million viewers from 9:15-9:30 PM ET.

[07/07/26 - 11:26 AM]
"Shark Tank" Returns for Season 18 with a Powerhouse Roster of Guest Sharks
Additionally, Kendra Scott and Rashaun Williams have been elevated to permanent Sharks, joining Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky and Kevin O'Leary.

[07/07/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby - Official Teaser - Netflix
The best sluggers in baseball put their power to the test and chase home run glory live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

[07/07/26 - 10:59 AM]
MLB on ESPN Schedule Updates: July 20 Doubleheader Features Dodgers-Phillies and Cardinals-Angels; Tigers Visit Cubs on July 22
ESPN's exclusive Major League Baseball coverage throughout the season also includes MLB Game of the Day on the ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers, plus "Baseball Tonight" coverage surrounding marquee matchups.

[07/07/26 - 10:13 AM]
Video: Disney+ and Hulu Debut "Rabbit Hole" Trailer
The half-hour 10-episode original series will debut as the largest ensemble of digital stars ever brought together for a premium series.

[07/07/26 - 10:11 AM]
The Maine Cabin Masters Take on Their Biggest Project Yet in New Series "Maine Cabin Masters: All Inn"
The series follows the team as they transform a rundown bed and breakfast into a stunning 12-acre lakeside inn.

[07/07/26 - 10:01 AM]
First Look - "Let's Marry Harry" Premieres August 5 on Netflix
The series follows heartthrob Harry Jowsey, who is done playing the field and is handing over the reins of his love life to those who know him best.

[07/07/26 - 10:00 AM]
Mariska Hargitay to Host 78th Emmy Awards on NBC
The ceremony is set for Monday, September 14 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live, airing live coast-to-coast on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

[07/07/26 - 10:00 AM]
New Episodes of AspireTV's "Downright Delicious with Yo-Yo" to Return Thursday, August 6
In this fun series, Grammy-nominated rapper and foodie Yolanda "Yo-Yo" Whitaker is whipping up some of her favorite dishes, cocktails, desserts and more.

[07/07/26 - 09:45 AM]
"Big Brother" Introduces a New Cast of Houseguests to a Game Where the Past, Present and Future Collide
This season's cast includes an MMA fighter, rocket scientist, game show host, daughter of an '80s pop star, and a Drag Race All Star, among others.

[07/07/26 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Drops Action-Packed Full Trailer for Upcoming Revenge Drama "Fightland"
Set against the high-stakes world of British boxing, "Fightland" is a gripping story of redemption, betrayal and brutal ambition - in and out of the ring.

[07/07/26 - 09:16 AM]
Netflix Bringing Fan-Favorite Videos from Digital Publishers to Members Beginning August 3
BuzzFeed Studios, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, Penske Media's PMX brands, People Inc., and Tastemade are among the digital publishing partners.

[07/07/26 - 08:30 AM]
Vice Studios' Cuba Pictures to Adapt Award Winning Documentary Maternity Broken Trust Into Scripted Series Starring Jason Isaacs
The documentary investigated alleged failures in maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH).