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[10/06/14 - 11:56 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 6
Updates include: NBC eyes TV series based on "Say Anything..."; Sarah Wayne Callies to star in USA's "Colony"; and Barry Levinson to helm Jennifer Lopez in NBC's "Shades of Blue."

[10/06/14 - 06:20 PM]
Series Finale: After Celebrating Four Successful Seasons of "The Game" on BET, Production Is Underway On the Show's Final 2 Seasons
In January 2011 the cult following of "The Game" proved that the show was a fan favorite with 7.7 million viewers for its premiere debut on BET.

[10/06/14 - 02:17 PM]
"Star Wars Rebels" Occupies Global Kids' Viewing Universe, Delivers 6.5-Million Viewers In Its Premieres on Disney Channel and Disney XD Around the World
Disney Channel spins the numbers for Friday, October 3.

[10/06/14 - 02:01 PM]
Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke Guest Stars as Goofy's Grandpappy in a Music-Filled "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," Premiering Friday, October 10 on Disney Channel
The episode, titled "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Pirate Adventure," features six new original songs performed by Van Dyke's character alongside Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy and Pluto.

[10/06/14 - 01:06 PM]
OWN Broadens Its Online Learning Offerings with All-New E-Course Taught by Rob Bell Exclusively on Oprah.com
The course, entitled "Rob Bell: Practical Guide to Finding Joy and Meaning in Everyday Life," is available exclusively on Oprah.com and now open for pre-registration.

[10/06/14 - 12:47 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Alaska: The Last Frontier" Delivers Highest Season Premiere to Date on Oct. 5
Discovery spins the numbers for Sunday, October 5.

[10/06/14 - 12:36 PM]
Syfy's "Ghost Hunters" Celebrates 10th Anniversary and the Return of Grant Wilson for Milestone 200th Episode
The landmark 200th episode will air Wednesday, October 22 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/06/14 - 12:34 PM]
Terrifying Monsters Run Amok During Animal Planet's Inaugural "Beastly Nights" Programming Event
Highlights include the all-new specials "Monsters Behind the Iron Curtain" and "The Hunt for Hogzilla."

[10/06/14 - 12:06 PM]
Bravo Media Follows Six Europeans Chasing the American Dream in the New Docu-Series "Euros of Hollywood" Premiering November 3 at 10PM ET/PT
From a pop diva known as the "Madonna of Albania" to a Prada-wearing Italian Renaissance man whose goal is to win an Oscar, these ambitious and unfiltered men and women will stop at nothing to rise to the top.

[10/06/14 - 11:17 AM]
Competitors Face the Heat in New Food Network Series "Kitchen Inferno"
Curtis Stone hosts the series, which launches Wednesday, November 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/06/14 - 11:04 AM]
"Atlantis" Season Two Will Premiere on BBC America the Same Day as Its UK Broadcast
The series returns Saturday, November 15 at 9:00/8:00c as part of the network's Supernatural Saturday block.

[10/06/14 - 11:02 AM]
Starz to Develop "The Disappearance" from Amblin Television and Nick Antosca
"The Disappearance" is the story of Alice Grimson who is overjoyed when her teenage son Josh shows up seven years after being kidnapped.

[10/06/14 - 10:13 AM]
National Geographic Channel Announces Cast of Upcoming Global Television Event "Killing Jesus"
Haaz Sleiman will play the title role with Stephen Moyer as Pontius Pilate and Kelsey Grammer as King Herod.

[10/06/14 - 09:38 AM]
Drama Combo of "Madam Secretary" and "The Good Wife" Both Post Week-to-Week Demo Growth
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, October 5.

[10/06/14 - 09:21 AM]
Leading Daytime Talk Shows "Maury," "The Jerry Springer Show," and "The Steve Wilkos Show" Sold to Broadcast Stations Through 2018
All three talk shows have been extended for an additional two seasons beyond the existing deal which will keep them in national syndication for at least four more seasons through 2018.

[10/06/14 - 09:21 AM]
"The 48th Annual CMA Awards" Heats Up with Performances by Superstars Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, and Tim McGraw
Said event will also feature performances by Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Paisley, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Underwood, and Keith Urban.

[10/06/14 - 09:09 AM]
Live + 3: ABC's "black-ish" Is Wednesday's #1 Freshman Gainer in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 1.

[10/06/14 - 09:01 AM]
New Original Episodes of the Groundbreaking Television Phenomenon "Twin Peaks" to Be Produced as a Limited Series for Showtime(R)
Series creators and executive producers David Lynch and Mark Frost are on board to write and produce all nine episodes of the limited series.

[10/06/14 - 09:01 AM]
British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles(R) to Honor Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2014 BAFTA Los Angeles Jaguar Britannia Awards Presented by BBC America on October 30, 2014
For the second year in a row, the BAFTA Los Angeles Jaguar Britannia Awards will be hosted by British actor and comedian, Rob Brydon.

[10/06/14 - 08:35 AM]
ABC's Sunday Is Up Year to Year for the 2nd Consecutive Week This Season
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 5.

[10/06/14 - 08:15 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Continues Demo Win Streak for NBC
Plus: NFL overrun helps boost "60 Minutes" and "Madam Secretary" on CBS.

[10/06/14 - 07:16 AM]
Oxygen Media Unveils Innovative New Digital Offerings Tied to Network Rebrand Launching on Tuesday, October 7
"Nail'd It" premiering Tuesday, October 7, will be the first Oxygen program to adopt Play Live technology.

[10/06/14 - 07:09 AM]
Showtime(R) Samples the Premiere of the Highly-Anticipated Drama Series "The Affair" One Week Early Across Multiple Platforms
Starting today, viewers can sample the TV-14 rated version of the pilot for free on YouTube, Sho.com, via a number of television providers' free On Demand channels and websites, and on Showtime On Demand(R).

[10/06/14 - 07:01 AM]
Foo Fighters to Perform on CBS's "Late Show," Oct. 13-17
The Foo Fighters' week on the "Late Show" will coincide with the Oct. 17 premiere of their eight-part HBO series, "Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways."

[10/06/14 - 06:41 AM]
ESPN & NBA Reach Nine-Year Agreement for Significantly Enhanced Multiplatform Rights
The agreement, effective through 2024-25, substantially increases ESPN's television, digital, highlights, data, audio and International NBA rights.

[10/06/14 - 06:05 AM]
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Moves to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries with New Extended Format
Debuting on November 23, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas" will be the first movie in the franchise, with three more slated for 2015.

[10/06/14 - 06:03 AM]
Golf Channel Announces Fall Instruction Programming Lineup
Additionally, the network will incorporate "Long Drive Month" into several on-air programs in anticipation of the RE/MAX World Long Drive Finals, which will get underway on Tuesday, October 14.

[10/06/14 - 02:52 AM]
Electus International Acquires Viacom's Bellator MMA(TM) for International Distribution
The emerging sports league features many of the top MMA fighters in the world in action-packed events throughout North America.

[10/05/14 - 01:32 PM]
18-Inning Giants-Nationals NLDS Game 2 Classic Drives FOX Sports 1 To No. 1 Prime Time Cable Network
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Saturday, October 4.

[10/05/14 - 09:42 AM]
Live + 3: ABC's "Forever" Spikes 64% as Tuesday's Top Gainer
ABC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 30.

[10/05/14 - 09:38 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Takes Top Spot with "Saturday Night Football"
The Alphabet leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[10/05/14 - 09:33 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Ranks as the #1 Telecast of the Night in Adult 18-49 Rating in the Local People Meters
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, October 4.

[10/04/14 - 01:07 PM]
Cardinals' Comeback Over Dodgers in NLDS Game 1 Is Most-Watched Event Ever on FOX Sports 1
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Friday, October 3.

[10/04/14 - 09:05 AM]
Live + 3: ABC's "Castle" Season Opener Surges to 14.1 million viewers and a 3.0 in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for Monday, September 29.

[10/04/14 - 08:50 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Paves the Way for ABC Demo Victory
Plus: "The Amazing Race" on CBS in the only series up from last week among adults 18-49.

[10/04/14 - 08:38 AM]
"The Blacklist" Is the #1 Drama on Monday Night in Live + 3 Adult 18-49 Rating
NBC further spins the numbers for Monday, September 29.

[10/04/14 - 08:37 AM]
Encore Telecast of "Bad Judge" Scores NBC's Highest 18-49 Rating in Its Time Period Since July 25
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, October 3.

[10/04/14 - 08:32 AM]
"Last Man Standing" Opener Wins at 8pm with Its Most-Watched Telecast Since January
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, October 3.

[10/03/14 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 3
Updates include: Amazon asks for additional scripts of "The Cosmopolitans"; Ed Begley, Jr. among latest cast in TBS's "Your Family or Mine"; and Gilles Marini upped to series regular on Lifetime's "Devious Maids."

[10/03/14 - 03:28 PM]
An Official Message from TNT Regarding the Renewal of "Dallas"
The cable channel has decided not to renew the series for a fourth season.

[10/03/14 - 02:17 PM]
Thandie Newton and Melissa George Cast in NBC's Upcoming Miniseries "The Slap"
Peter Sarsgaard, Mary-Louise Parker, Zachary Quinto and Brian Cox have previously been cast.

[10/03/14 - 02:05 PM]
TV Land Drops "Jennifer Falls" After One Season
The network's first single-camera comedy series won't be back for a second season.

[10/03/14 - 02:01 PM]
NBC Renews "Hollywood Game Night" for 10-Episode Third Season
Lynch said, "I am so excited to get back to the gaming and to more crazy antics from America's favorite celebrated persons!"

[10/03/14 - 12:00 PM]
MTV's Original Horror Movie "The Dorm" Premieres Sunday, October 26 at 8:00PM ET/PT
The original horror movie centers on Vivian, an awkward college freshman who undergoes a transformation into a flawless, seductive beauty at the hands of her new dorm mates.

[10/03/14 - 11:39 AM]
TNT to Air "Supernatural" Season 9 Marathon In Build Up to Season 10
The network will kick off its season 9 marathon Monday, Oct. 6, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), airing all 23 episodes of the season up until the the launch of season 10 the following night.

[10/03/14 - 11:11 AM]
adidas to Release Limited Edition Stan Smith Featuring "American Dad!" Character Stan Smith
The limited edition Stan Smith features the classic smooth grain leather, perforated three stripes and tonal rubber outsole with an updated tongue logo and insole.

[10/03/14 - 09:21 AM]
Live + 3: ABC Claims the Top Shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and the Top 3 Dramas on Sunday
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of September 22-28.

[10/03/14 - 09:02 AM]
Steve Martin to Receive 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award
The 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award tribute special will return for its third year on TNT when it airs in June 2015, followed by encore presentations on sister network Turner Classic Movies (TCM).

[10/03/14 - 08:46 AM]
"Bad Judge" Scores NBC's Top 18-49 Rating in Its Slot with In-Season Regular Programming Since November 7, 2013
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 2.

[10/03/14 - 08:29 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Thursday Night Football" Rises in Latest Victory for CBS
Plus: ABC's trio of dramas dip double digits from last week's launches.







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[11/20/24 - 08:30 AM]
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