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[02/10/09 - 06:10 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 10
Updates include: FOX sets leads for "AbFab"; Lifetime to revisit NBC's "Alligator Point"; and Anne Heche joins HBO's "Hung."

[02/10/09 - 02:21 PM]
Epix(Tm) Greenlights New Lionsgate Original Programming Pilot "Tough Trade"
EPIX will launch on broadband in May 2009 and on television in the fourth quarter 2009.

[02/10/09 - 02:17 PM]
Acclaimed Team Returns for 12 New Episodes of United States of Tara
Production on the second season will start this summer for an early 2010 premiere.

[02/10/09 - 01:54 PM]
BET Scores Triple-Digit Growth Among Almost Every Key Demo with Its Second Annual Presentation of 'The BET Honors'
BET spins the numbers for Monday, January 26.

[02/10/09 - 01:45 PM]
MTV and Snoop Dogg Get Down to Business; Unprecedented Deal Crosses the Globe with TV, Rock Band(R) and New Music
Snoop Dogg will host "Dogg After Dark," a new jam packed weekly variety talk show from Los Angeles hotspot Kress on Hollywood Boulevard.

[02/10/09 - 01:24 PM]
Premiere Date for "America's Next Top Model" Moves to March 4 on the Cw
The premiere episode will also expand from a one-hour telecast to a two-hour event.

[02/10/09 - 12:47 PM]
Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe Hits Major Milestone as Mike Completes His 200th Filthy, Stinking Job
For Mike's 200th job, airing Tuesday, February 17, he travels to Boise, Idaho to build and restore locomotives.

[02/10/09 - 12:47 PM]
Hallmark Channel's "The Good Witch's Garden" Ranks #1 in the Time Period on Saturday Night
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, February 7.

[02/10/09 - 12:43 PM]
Grammy Awards Pace CBS to First Place in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of February 2-8.

[02/10/09 - 12:42 PM]
CBS News Presents "Live to Tell" a Special Limited-Run Series from the Producers of "48 Hours," Beginning Saturday, Feb 14, 2009
"These are emotional, gripping stories of people who should be dead, but refused to give in," says executive producer Susan Zirinsky.

[02/10/09 - 12:41 PM]
60 Minutes Is the Number Four Program of the Week
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 8.

[02/10/09 - 12:40 PM]
A Loud Bang at 9:30 Pm
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, February 9.

[02/10/09 - 12:38 PM]
The Bachelor Hits Season Highs in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, February 9.

[02/10/09 - 12:33 PM]
ABC Jumps Week to Week by 2.0 Million Viewers and by 33% in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 2-8.

[02/10/09 - 11:25 AM]
NBC to Air New Life-Changing Alternative Series Featuring Bestselling Author and Change Expert Tony Robbins
The series will feature Robbins "guiding participants through complex challenges and personal obstacles, while changing their lives and redesigning their futures."

[02/10/09 - 11:04 AM]
Get Swept Away This Spring with Four All-New Lifetime Original Movies from #1 Best-Selling Author Nora Roberts
"Northern Lights," "Midnight Bayou," "High Noon" and "Tribute" will all roll out between March 21 and April 11.

[02/10/09 - 11:02 AM]
The Season of Love ... and Love Gone Wrong on TheWB.com
Plus: TheWB.com will premiere the first five episodes of the acclaimed series "Pushing Daisies."

[02/10/09 - 10:48 AM]
'The Office,' 'Biggest Loser' and 'Heroes' Lead NBC's Primetime Week of FeB. 2-8
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 2-8.

[02/10/09 - 10:45 AM]
BBC America Acquires New U.s Premiere Titles Featuring John Barrowman
"Any Dream Will Do" and "The Making of Me: John Barrowman" will both roll out on Sunday, March 29.

[02/10/09 - 08:01 AM]
Spike TV Orders 10 Episodes of New Comedy Series, 'Players,' Created by Matt Walsh
The series follows two brothers (Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts) with opposite personalities trying to run a sports bar.

[02/10/09 - 07:36 AM]
Oxygen Gets "Pretty Wicked" -- Looks Don't Count as Beautiful Girls Compete to See Who's Pretty Inside
"America's Next Top Model's" CariDee English hosts the series, in which "girls are challenged to confront their mean spirited ways in a series of challenges designed to 'beautify' their insides to match their outside."

[02/10/09 - 06:59 AM]
Science Channel Breaks Down Forces of Nature in Against the Elements
The six-part series premieres Wednesday, February 18 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/10/09 - 05:31 AM]
Terry Pratchett's the Color of Magic Set to Make U.S. Television Premiere on Ion Television
Sean Astin, Tim Curry and David Jason all star in the March 22 event, which was rescheduled from November 23.

[02/09/09 - 06:41 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 9
Updates include: Twentieth nixes "Cristina's Court"; TLC pulls the plug on "Trading Spaces"; and pilot wunderkind David Nutter to helm ABC's "Eastwick."

[02/09/09 - 03:57 PM]
Interview: "Criminal Minds" Co-Executive Producers Debra J. Fisher & Erica Messer

[02/09/09 - 02:34 PM]
One Woman Takes on the World, One Problem at a Time in the New Series "Sophie" Premiering March 23rd on ABC Family
Natalie Brown, Sebastian Spence, Jeff Geddis, Amy Lalonde, Mimi Kuzyk, Sara Botsford, Chantelle Chung and Catherine Bérubé all star in the series.

[02/09/09 - 02:33 PM]
Tamera Mowry Stars in the New ABC Family Original Series "Roommates" Premiering on Monday, March 23rd
The 13 all-new half-hour episodes also star Tyler Francavilla, Dorian Brown, Tommy Dewey and David Weidoff.

[02/09/09 - 02:32 PM]
Family Fun in the Sun Turns Into Family Drama in "Au Pair 3 Adventure in Paradise," Premiering Sunday, March 15, on ABC Family
Gregory Harrison and Heidi Saban topline the cast of the film, which will be preceded by encores of "Au Pair" and "Au Pair II."

[02/09/09 - 02:31 PM]
ABC Family's Hit Series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" Picked Up for Second Season
The series has been picked up for a 24-episode order.

[02/09/09 - 02:19 PM]
National Organization for Rare Disorders to Partner with Discovery Health and "Mystery Diagnosis" for Rare Disease Day 2009
Rare Disease Day is "an event designed to call attention to the public health issues associated with rare diseases affecting nearly 30 million Americans and countless others worldwide."

[02/09/09 - 12:56 PM]
NBC Announces Multi-Talented Entertainer/Producer and Comedian Nick Cannon as Host of 'America's Got Talent' When Hit Talent-Competition Series Returns This Summer
Cannon replaces outgoing host Jerry Springer on the series, which features Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff as judges.

[02/09/09 - 12:25 PM]
Warner BroS. Domestic Television Distribution Sells Judge Jeanine Pirro to the FOX Television Stations for Fall 2009
"Pirro" launched this fall on The CW as part of a two-hour weekday afternoon block of programming supplied by the distributor.

[02/09/09 - 12:24 PM]
Cross-Platform Marketing Campaign Connects with Grammy Audiences and Music Lovers
"There wasn't a place on air or online on CBS that wasn't speaking about the GRAMMYs in some form," said the network's Jack Sussman.

[02/09/09 - 12:22 PM]
Grammy Ratings Soar to Double Digit Increases
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 8.

[02/09/09 - 12:14 PM]
ABC Takes Second to a "Grammy"-Boosted Cbs
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 8.

[02/09/09 - 12:11 PM]
Let "Cupid" Help You Share the Love with Special Valentine's Day Texts from You Or Your Loved Ones
Your message could possibly appear on the New York Times Square Jumbotron.

[02/09/09 - 10:54 AM]
Cartoon Network Picks Up Second Season of Lucasfilm LtD.'s Star Wars: The Clone Wars Television Series
The series wraps its freshman run on Friday, March 20 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/09/09 - 10:52 AM]
NBC's Hit Weight-Loss Series "The Biggest Loser" Launching Nationwide, 14-City Search for New Contestants and Certified Trainers
Casting calls begin later this month in New York City, Oklahoma City, Louisville, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Charlotte, Nashville, Houston, Miami, Columbus, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Diego.

[02/09/09 - 10:46 AM]
Oscar(R), Emmy(R) and Golden Globe Winner Patty Duke Stars in 'Love Finds a Home' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie Premiering April 11
Sarah Jones, Haylie Duff and Jordan Bridges also star in the film, the eighth based on the "Love Comes Softly" series of novels.

[02/09/09 - 09:53 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's "The Steve Wilkos Show" Renewed by Major Station Groups for Third Season
The series has the largest year-to-year growth of all nationally syndicated strips and just hit its all-time high ratings in the most recent weekly syndication figures.

[02/09/09 - 08:01 AM]
Hdnet Fights Inks Long-Term Deal with World Victory Road
The long-term partnership gives HDNet the exclusive rights to the company's Sengoku Mixed Martial Arts package.

[02/09/09 - 07:56 AM]
USA Network Licenses Universal Pictures' 2009 Film Slate in Groundbreaking Deal
The deal is considered to be one of the largest of its kind between a film studio and basic cable network.

[02/09/09 - 07:38 AM]
Oxygen's "Antm Obsessed" Offers Up Fashion Week Advice
A marathon of the show's third season airs this Sunday from 11 AM to 11 PM ET/PT.

[02/08/09 - 08:01 PM]
13 New Stars Get Set to Showcase Their Fancy Footwork as "Dancing with the Stars" Returns for Its Eighth Season, Monday, March 9 on Abc
Among the competitors: Husband and wife, Ty Murray and Jewel, compete for bragging rights while newly engaged professional dancers, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff, go head-to-head.

[02/06/09 - 06:43 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 6
Updates include: Jerry Springer leaves NBC's "Got Talent"; "Burn Notice's" Jeffrey Donovan gets a raise; and two medical dramas get the green light from CBS.

[02/06/09 - 02:34 PM]
Abc, Cbs, FOX Join Obama Fray on Monday
Plus: FOX has also opted to carry Obama's February 24 address to Congress.

[02/06/09 - 02:18 PM]
Treasure Quest Delivers the Goods for Discovery Channel on Thursday Night and Continues Network Momentum
Discovery spins the numbers for Thursday, February 5.

[02/06/09 - 02:02 PM]
CBS.com Announces the Final Three Most Popular My Grammy(R) Moment 2009 Videos
The finalists will appear live on Monday's edition of "The Early Show," when Dave Price will reveal the winning video.

[02/06/09 - 12:33 PM]
Showtime Joins Forces with Strikeforce for All-New Live Mma Series
The initial championship event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

[02/06/09 - 11:49 AM]
ABC Dominates Thursday in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 5.







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[12/10/24 - 11:03 AM]
MTV's "Help! I'm in a Secret Relationship!" Returns Tuesday, January 7th at 9PM ET/PT
Uncover more heartbreaking and shocking stories of people who believe they have true love in their lives, only to discover lies at the core of their relationships.

[12/10/24 - 10:56 AM]
Formula 1 Telecasts on ESPN Platforms Reach Nearly 30 Million Fans in 2024
Just over 1 million viewers watched the telecast of Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on ESPN.

[12/10/24 - 10:12 AM]
Renowned Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Now Comes to Lifetime in New Show "The 6000 LB Diaries With Dr. Now" Coming January 6
Set at Dr. Now's prominent medical facility in Houston, the 10-episode, two-hour long series, features first-hand diary footage from the people who have reached a lose-or-die point in their lives.

[12/10/24 - 10:01 AM]
Apple Original Films Announces Groundbreaking New Documentary Film "Deaf President Now!" Featuring the Historic Gallaudet University Protests
The story of the greatest civil rights movement most people have never heard of.

[12/10/24 - 09:23 AM]
"Isadora Moon" Flies Into the U.S. on Max: Animated Series Launches January 2
Based on the globally best-selling beloved book series by Harriet Muncaster, "Isadora Moon" follows the delightful adventures of a half-vampire, half-fairy girl, her friends at human school, and her wider magical family.

[12/10/24 - 09:00 AM]
Valerie Bertinelli Named Host of "Bingo Blitz" on Game Show Network
The half-hour original series is scheduled to premiere Spring 2025.

[12/10/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Castlevania: Nocturne" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The legendary Alucard, Richter Belmont, and his band of vampire hunters are in a desperate race against time.

[12/10/24 - 08:00 AM]
Max Original Game Show Special "Fast Friends," Hosted by Whitney Cummings, Debuts December 19
New episodes of the four-part game show will debut subsequent Thursdays through January 9.

[12/10/24 - 07:13 AM]
Video: "Stranded with my Mother-in-Law" Season 2 - Official Announcement - Netflix Brazil
To win a life-changing prize, couples embark on a journey to an earthly paradise and confront challenges... with the assistance of their mothers-in-law.

[12/10/24 - 07:01 AM]
First Look Debut - "The Residence" from Netflix & Shondaland Premieres March 20
"The Residence" is a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world's most famous mansion.

[12/10/24 - 06:11 AM]
"TMZ Investigates: Liam Payne: Who's to Blame?" Premieres Monday, December 16 at 8/7c on FOX
TMZ exclusively speaks to three suspects who prosecutors want charged for his death, an eyewitness shares a never-before-heard firsthand account of Payne's last hours and official police documents are examined outlining what happened and who is at fault.

[12/10/24 - 06:05 AM]
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025" Adds Additional Performers
Performances from the West Coast Party will include Alanis Morissette, with special guest Reneé Rapp, Dasha, DJ Cassidy's Pass The Mic Live! starring Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh, Ernest, HARDY, Kesha, Laufey, Natasha Bedingfield, and T-Pain.

[12/09/24 - 09:31 PM]
Video: "Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous" - Official Trailer - Netflix India
Dive into the life of India's OG Kalakaar with "Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous," arriving on December 20 only on Netflix.

[12/09/24 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "When the Stars Gossip" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A romantic comedy about an astronaut and a tourist who meet and fall in love at a space station.

[12/09/24 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
After the harrowing battle with Mela-Galland, the Four Knights set forth to find a way into Camelot - but the path is rife with danger and adventure!