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[01/26/14 - 12:04 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with UFC Coverage
CBS however is the most-watched network with its mostly repeat lineup.

[01/26/14 - 09:00 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Is the #1 Telecast of the Night on the Big 4 Networks in Both Metered-Market Households and 18-49 Rating in the Local People Meters
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, January 25.

[01/25/14 - 11:06 AM]
January 20 Telecast of "The Blacklist" Sets a New All-Time Record for Biggest "Live Plus Three-Day" Increase on Broadcast or Cable Television
NBC further spins the numbers for Monday, January 20.

[01/25/14 - 09:04 AM]
"Grimm" Matches Its Highest 18-49 Rating Since December 6 and Delivers Its Biggest Overall Audience Since That Same Date
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, January 24.

[01/25/14 - 08:45 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Powers Another Demo Victory for ABC
Plus: FOX's lineup - "Bones," "Enlisted" and "Raising Hope" - posts double-digit gains from last week.

[01/25/14 - 08:38 AM]
ABC's "Shark Tank" Hits Series Highs and "20/20" Draws Its Biggest Audience in 4 Years
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, January 24.

[01/24/14 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 24
Updates include: ABC gives green light to four drama pilots; NBC does the same with two multi-camera comedies; and trio boards "The Comedians" at FX.

[01/24/14 - 12:06 PM]
MTV to Air "Mancation Weekend" Marathon Beginning Tonight, January 24 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
Plus: look for two all new episodes of "Ridiculousness" this Sunday, January 26 at 12:00 P.M. ET/PT.

[01/24/14 - 12:00 PM]
FX Orders Two New Comedy Series "Married" and "You're the Worst"
FX has ordered 10 episodes of each series, which are slated to debut in July.

[01/24/14 - 11:53 AM]
"The Tonight Show," "Late Night" Outperform Timeslot Competition for Week of Jan. 13-17
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 13-17.

[01/24/14 - 11:26 AM]
Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) Winner Sharon Stone To Star in TNT's Action-Drama Pilot "Agent X" (working title)
Stone stars as America's first female Vice President, Natalie Maccabee, a woman with brains, beauty, and a cool composure that belies a restless mind.

[01/24/14 - 10:59 AM]
"Game of Thrones Ice and Fire: A Foreshadowing" Debuts Sunday, Feb. 9, Exclusively on HBO
The 15-minute special will air just before the debut of a new episode of "True Detective."

[01/24/14 - 10:01 AM]
Madonna Set to Perform on "The 56th Annual Grammy Awards(R)" Sunday, Jan. 26 on CBS
Plus: Actor Steve Coogan, actor Jeremy Renner, Academy Award winner Julia Roberts and current Grammy(R) nominee Charlie Wilson are set to present.

[01/24/14 - 09:41 AM]
USA Network Picks-Up Half Hour Original Comedy Series "Benched"
Eliza Coupe ("Happy Endings") and Jay Harrington ("Better Off Ted") star in the project, the first series out of ABC Signature, the boutique division of ABC Studios.

[01/24/14 - 09:27 AM]
New Premiere Date - Lifetime's "The Trip to Bountiful" Premieres March 8 at 8PM
The original movie was previous slated to premiere on Saturday, February 22.

[01/24/14 - 09:10 AM]
Giuliana Rancic Hosts All-New E! Interview Series "Beyond Candid with Giuliana"
Demi Lovato, Melissa Joan Hart and Elisabeth Hasselbeck are among the inaugural participants.

[01/24/14 - 09:04 AM]
Constance Marie of "Switched at Birth" and Guest Star Garrett Clayton of "The Fosters" to Chat Live Via Twitter During the East Coast Feeds of Their Series, Monday, January 27 on ABC Family
They'll be up on @GoConstance and @garrettclayton1, respectively, during said telecasts.

[01/24/14 - 09:01 AM]
Pam Dawber to Reunite with Robin Williams in an Upcoming Episode of "The Crazy Ones"
She'll play "a free-spirited author who goes on a date with Williams' Simon Roberts soon after his faith in everlasting love is shaken by the break-up of a couple near and dear to him."

[01/24/14 - 08:43 AM]
"Parenthood" Finishes #1 in the 10 p.m. Hour in Adults 18-49, as Well as Women 18-49 and Adults, Men and Women 18-34
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 23.

[01/24/14 - 08:40 AM]
"The Vampire Diaries'" 100th Delivers Its Most Watched Episode Since November 14
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, January 23.

[01/24/14 - 08:26 AM]
ABC's "The Taste" Is Up by Double Digits and Continues to Beat NBC's Thursday Comedies
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 23.

[01/24/14 - 08:22 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Keeps FOX in Front
Plus: The CW's "The Vampire Diaries" and "Reign" return up double-digits from their fall finales.

[01/24/14 - 08:16 AM]
Revolt to Live Stream Highly Anticipated "Harlem to Hollywood" Studio Reveal Special
Sean "Diddy" Combs hosts the event, featuring performances by Travis Scott and Conway along with other special guests.

[01/24/14 - 08:07 AM]
Joe Rogan Is Coming at You "Live from the Tabernacle" with an All-New Stand-Up Special Airing Friday, February 28 at Midnight on Comedy Central
Plus: "Tosh.0" returns with a new season on Tuesday, February 18 at 10:00/9:00c, as previously announced.

[01/24/14 - 08:02 AM]
TLC Reveals All in New Episodes of "Hoarding: Buried Alive"
Look for the back half of the show's fifth season starting Wednesday, February 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/24/14 - 07:14 AM]
A&E's "Bates Motel" Re-Opens for a Second Season
Upcoming guest stars include Michael Vartan, Kathleen Robertson, Paloma Kwiatkowski, Rebecca Creskoff, Kenny Johnson, Michael Eklund and Michael O'Neil.

[01/24/14 - 07:08 AM]
Louganis, Thompson & Hale Call Masters Agility Championship at Westminster on FOX Sports 1
The event takes place Saturday, February 8 at 7:00/6:00c live from Pier 94 in New York City.

[01/23/14 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 23
Updates include: Jane Kaczmarek to star in FOX's "Here's Your Damn Family"; Michael J. Weithorn lands six-episode order at FOX for "Weird Loners"; and nine more scripts get pilot commitments.

[01/23/14 - 03:34 PM]
CBS Reveals Guest Cast for the 200th Episode of "Criminal Minds," Airing Wednesday, February 5 on CBS
Find out which faces - old and new - will drop by the show's milestone installment (SPOILERS!).

[01/23/14 - 03:25 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "American Idol" Holds Onto Top Spot
Plus: numbers for A&E's "Wahlburgers," Comedy Central's "Broad City" and Discovery's "Klondike."

[01/23/14 - 02:50 PM]
FOX Challenges Participants to Create a Perfect "Utopia," in Bold New Unscripted Social Experiment
The new unscripted series moves a group of everyday people to an isolated, undeveloped location - for an entire year - and challenges them to create their own civilization.

[01/23/14 - 02:46 PM]
"Hot in Cleveland" Gets Animated
Animation Studio Titmouse, Inc. will create the art for the episode, which will be part of the fifth season of the series.

[01/23/14 - 02:45 PM]
TV Land Announces One-Hour Sitcom Event on March 26th When "Hot in Cleveland" and "The Soul Man" Premiere with Live Episodes
"We shoot in front of a live studio audience every week, but nothing is more exciting than working without a net," said Larry W. Jones.

[01/23/14 - 12:51 PM]
Video: WGN America's "Salem" First Trailer
The series - starring Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel and Ashley Madekwe - premieres on Sunday, April 20.

[01/23/14 - 12:50 PM]
New Season of "Gigolos" to Premiere Tonight on Showtime(R)
The 10-episode unscripted series premiere catches us up with the guys' most recent dates and sexcapades in Vegas.

[01/23/14 - 12:45 PM]
ESPN at Super Bowl XLVIII - More Than 115 Hours of TV and Radio from NYC
ESPN's main set is located at Herald Square on 34th and Broadway - in front of Macy's department store, and a majority of the Super Bowl week programming will originate from there.

[01/23/14 - 12:21 PM]
"The Originals" and "Supernatural" Pair for The CW's Most Watched Tuesday in More Than Five Years
The CW spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 21.

[01/23/14 - 12:10 PM]
HBO Cancels "Family Tree," "Hello Ladies"; Eyes "Getting On" Renewal
The Stephen Merchant-led "Hello Ladies" however will return with a wrap-up special.

[01/23/14 - 11:47 AM]
Video: Starz Releases First Video Tease of Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's "Power"
The series, from writer Courtney Kemp Agboh, premieres this summer on the pay channel.

[01/23/14 - 11:47 AM]
Warren Buffett's "Secret Millionaires Club" from Genius Brands International Returns with All-New Episodes on The Hub Network
Look for two new episodes on January 26 and February 16, both at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT.

[01/23/14 - 11:29 AM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Chicago Fire," "Biggest Loser" Top List of Originals
Plus: numbers for Syfy's "Opposite Worlds," Oxygen's "Bad Girls All Star Battle" and Lifetime's "Kim of Queens."

[01/23/14 - 11:27 AM]
ESPN Networks to Present Ninth Consecutive Year of Live Comprehensive National Signing Day Coverage February 5
ESPNU will present an 11-hour ESPNU National Signing Day Special providing analysis from recruiting and college experts, reporters on college campuses, and top recruits announcing their decisions live.

[01/23/14 - 11:25 AM]
ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" Is TV's #1 Telecast in Women 18-34 at 8 O'Clock for Its 17th Original Telecast
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 21.

[01/23/14 - 11:13 AM]
"Transporter The Series" Coming to TNT in Fall 2014
TNT will air the first and second seasons of the series, which will make its U.S. television debut on the network in fall 2014.

[01/23/14 - 11:13 AM]
24-Hour Disney Junior Channel's "Sheriff Callie's Wild West" Premieres to Record Ratings
Disney Channel spins the numbers for Monday, January 20.

[01/23/14 - 10:56 AM]
MTV's "Teen Mom 2" Season 5 Premiere Is Tuesday's #1 Program Across All TV with P12-34
MTV spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 21.

[01/23/14 - 10:55 AM]
E! Announces Season Two Premiere of Hit Pop Culture Talk Show "Hello Ross" on Friday, February 21 at 10:00PM
"In season one of 'Hello Ross!' I did the conga with Gloria Estefan, made out with Mel B and fed Gwyneth Paltrow my Nana's famous cheesy potatoes. I can't wait to see what I can get away with in season two," said Ross Mathews.

[01/23/14 - 10:50 AM]
FOX News Channel's Bill O'Reilly to Interview President Barack Obama During FOX Super Bowl Sunday Pregame Show
Following the live interview, O'Reilly will conduct an additional taped portion with President Obama that will be presented on Monday, February 3 on FNC's "The O'Reilly Factor."

[01/23/14 - 10:32 AM]
"The Haves and the Have Nots" Continues to Grow Posting Record 2.8 Million Total Viewers Tuesday Night Marking Series High on OWN
OWN spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 21.

[01/23/14 - 10:14 AM]
FOX Announces 2013-14 "FOX Writers Intensive" Finalists
FWI is the company's advanced writer's platform designed to nurture experienced writers who have diverse voices, backgrounds and life experiences.







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[02/24/26 - 09:31 AM]
Netflix's "Untold" Returns with Four New Films
Premiering weekly, these gripping, character-driven stories feature raw, first-person perspectives from those at the heart of the action - revealing the determination, setbacks, and surprising truths that unfold behind the scenes.

[02/24/26 - 09:05 AM]
CBS Sports Reaches Agreement for Paramount+ to Become Exclusive U.S. English-Language Home of All Concacaf Women's Competitions Through 2030
Across four distinct competitions featuring club and national team matches, CBS Sports will present more than 250 games with every match on Paramount+ and select matches co-airing on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network.

[02/24/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Great British Baking Show: Juniors" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Host Harry Hill welcomes talented junior bakers to the iconic Baking Show tent, where judges Liam Charles and Ravneet Gill will crown Britain's best junior baker.

[02/24/26 - 09:01 AM]
Season Two of "Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny" Premieres March 17 on The History Channel
This season, Duchovny leads viewers through an examination of the highest intellect.

[02/24/26 - 09:01 AM]
Let's Go Bananas! ESPN and Disney+ to Deliver More Banana Ball Games Than Ever as Collaboration Expands
More than 15 additional games will air across ESPN networks, highlighted by a first-ever national showcase on ABC from Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, one of the largest Banana Ball events ever staged.

[02/24/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Count of Monte Cristo" Official Trailer
Tune in for the broadcast premiere on Sunday, March 22 at 10:00/9:00c only on "Masterpiece" on PBS.

[02/24/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer for "The Madison" Starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell
The six-episode debut season premieres globally on Saturday, March 14, with three episodes exclusively on the service.

[02/24/26 - 07:05 AM]
MGM+ Renews Hit Romantic Adventure Drama Series "Robin Hood" for Season Two
The 10-episode season will go into production at PFI Studios in Serbia this summer.

[02/24/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Pride and Prejudice" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Jane Austen's beloved classic returns in a faithful adaptation by Dolly Alderton, starring Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy.

[02/24/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Trailer for Season Five of "For All Mankind"
The 10-episode fifth season will make its global debut on Apple TV with one episode on Friday, March 27, followed by one new episode every Friday through May 29.

[02/24/26 - 06:11 AM]
Paramount Confirms Submission of Revised Proposal to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
This submission follows a period of engagement with WBD after it received a seven-day waiver under its merger agreement with Netflix, Inc. to engage with Paramount.

[02/24/26 - 05:16 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Confirms Receipt of Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance
"Following engagement with PSKY during the seven-day limited waiver period, we received a revised PSKY proposal to acquire WBD, which we are reviewing in consultation with our financial and legal advisors," the Board said in a statement.

[02/24/26 - 05:01 AM]
Prime Video to Exclusively Premiere "Nippon Sangoku" S1 on April 5, 2026
The story depicts the near future of Japan, where revolution arose from nuclear war, natural disasters, and corrupt governance, where civilization has collapsed.

[02/23/26 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Ready or Not Texas" - Official Teaser - Netflix
No plans, just vibes. When two best friends and their crew set off for Texas on an entirely unscripted adventure, there's no telling what's coming next.

[02/23/26 - 03:55 PM]
NBCUniversal's Presentation of Milan Cortina Olympics Dominates Media Landscape & Delivers Largest Winter Games Audience Since 2014
Sunday's Closing Ceremony provided a spectacular culmination as more than 215 million Americans (215.6 million through February 17) tuned in across NBCUniversal's platforms for "Legendary February."