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[03/02/07 - 01:34 PM]
John Ratzenberger Joins ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"
Following Vincent Pastore's withdrawal, Ratzenberger has nobly stepped in to take his place.

[03/02/07 - 01:32 PM]
The Great American Dream Vote, Hosted by Donny Osmond, to Premiere Wednesday, March 28, on the ABC Television Network
Each episode of the series will "introduce a group of contestants from across America, all of whom will reveal a lifelong dream to the studio audience and explain why they think it deserves to be fulfilled."

[03/02/07 - 01:04 PM]
Live at the Paley Festival: FOX's "American Idol"

[03/02/07 - 10:14 AM]
Richard Dreyfuss Turns Wizard in Sci Fi's 'Tin Man' Mini
Dreyfuss will take on the role of the Mystic Man, "a powerful wizard who holds the key to revealing the destiny of the one woman who can save The Outer Zone (the O.Z.) - a fantastical realm rife with wonder, but oppressed by dark magic."

[03/02/07 - 10:12 AM]
Alaina Alexander, Leslie Hunt, Nick Pedro and A.J. Tabaldo Are Eliminated from the "American Idol" Competition
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[03/02/07 - 10:12 AM]
Starch Madness on Spike TV
The one-hour special "MLE: St. Patrick's Day Chowdown" will air on Saturday, March 17 at 7:00/6:00c.

[03/02/07 - 10:10 AM]
The CW's "America's Next Top Model" Roars Back, Bigger Than Ever in Target Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 28.

[03/02/07 - 10:09 AM]
Kathleen Eliminated During Two-Hour Premiere of "America's Next Top Model" on the CW
The CW details the latest "America's Next Top Model" elimination.

[03/02/07 - 12:24 AM]
Development Update: Friday, March 2
Updates include: Geico's cavemen to star in new ABC comedy while Amber Tamblyn, Krista Allen, Robert Vaughn and Laura Harris all land pilot roles.

[03/01/07 - 10:16 PM]
Fast Break, Score! Hallmark Channel's March Madness Includes More Original Movies Than Any Other Network
The cable channel books three original movies for the month of March.

[03/01/07 - 02:19 PM]
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Makes the Grade with Four Additional Episodes Scheduled for Thursday Nights on Fox
Network also dumps "Nanny 911" and "Trading Spouses" in favor of "Family Guy" and "American Dad" repeats.

[03/01/07 - 01:38 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of February 19-25): Usa, Lifetime, VH1 Land in Top 15
Also making the cut: E!'s red carpet coverage of the Oscars.

[03/01/07 - 01:12 PM]
Kevin Reilly Re-Ups as President, NBC Entertainment
Reilly has signed a new, multi-year deal to continue as President of NBC Entertainment, a position he's held for nearly three years.

[03/01/07 - 01:10 PM]
Two Incredible Forces Come Together as Spider-Man Meets NBC's 'Heroes' for a Night of Event Programming
NBC will air an exclusive one-minute clip from the film during the March 5 episode of "Heroes," then premiere seven and a half minutes from the film online, exclusively on NBC.com, for 24 hours.

[03/01/07 - 11:29 AM]
CBS Wins February Sweep in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the February sweeps period.

[03/01/07 - 11:22 AM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, February 28, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 28.

[03/01/07 - 10:52 AM]
Kids' Wb! on the CW Nets New Spider-Man Animated Series for Early 2008 Premiere
"Our goal is to reinterpret these great characters and concepts for our millennium," supervising producer Greg Weisman said.

[03/01/07 - 10:50 AM]
FOX Unveils Landmark Plan to Extend Network Programming to Affiliate Web Sites Through "FOX on Demand"
The lineup of shows currently available includes "24," "Bones," "Prison Break," "Standoff," "Vanished," "Talkshow With Spike Feresten," "'Til Death," "The Loop," "War at Home," "American Dad" and "The Winner."

[03/01/07 - 10:47 AM]
Bravo Premieres One-Hour Documentary on Anna Nicole Smith, March 2, 10-11 P.M. ET/PT
The exclusive in-depth interview with Larry Birkhead, photographer and former boyfriend of Smith, features never-before-seen archival footage and photos of Smith with her late husband, billionaire J. Howard Marshall.

[03/01/07 - 12:27 AM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 1
Updates include: Lots of casting news, including pilots for Horatio Sanz, Faith Ford, Paul Reubens and Donald Sutherland.

[02/28/07 - 04:17 PM]
Promax/Bda, the CW and Blink Launch College Competition to Find Best Supernatural Promo
The contest calls for undergrads to submit their original multiplatform trailers and commercials promoting "Supernatural" for the chance to jumpstart their creative careers with a CW internship and invaluable exposure.

[02/28/07 - 04:16 PM]
Contestants Wanted for "Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants," the CW's Upcoming Mother-Daugher Reality Series
The search includes open casting calls in four major cities - Orlando (March 3), Raleigh (March 3), Dallas (March 10) and Phoenix/Tempe (March 10).

[02/28/07 - 03:12 PM]
'South Park' Is Back with All New Episodes
As a bonus, fans will be able to download the uncensored version of each new episode from the 11th season on iTunes the Tuesday after it premieres beginning on Tuesday, March 13.

[02/28/07 - 01:39 PM]
Victoria Beckham Signs Posh Deal with NBC for a New Summer Reality Series -- from the Producers of "American Idol" -- Spotlighting Her Glamorous New Life in Los Angeles
The six, half-hour episodes are slated to premiere this summer.

[02/28/07 - 01:37 PM]
It's March Murder Mystery Month on Sleuth!
Every Friday and Saturday night throughout the month features the best murder mysteries beginning with "Coldblooded" starring Jason Priestly on March 2nd, followed by "The Watcher" starring Keanu Reeves on March 3rd.

[02/28/07 - 01:36 PM]
It's March Movie Madness at Universal Hd
Universal HD is gearing up for March Movie Madness with HD film premieres every Friday night.

[02/28/07 - 01:36 PM]
Production Begins March 5 on "The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?" (Fka "The Imposter"), an Hour-Long Weekly Alternative Series Slated for Summer 2007 on Abc
Auditions will be held in four cities - Los Angeles (March 5-6), Las Vegas (March 11-12), New York (March 20-21), and Orlando (March 28-29).

[02/28/07 - 01:35 PM]
Vincent Pastore Withdraws from "Dancing with the Stars"
"When I initially committed to joining 'Dancing with the Stars,' I didn't realize just how physically demanding it would be for me. Unable to put forth my best effort, I felt it appropriate to step aside and give someone else the opportunity," said Pastore.

[02/28/07 - 11:44 AM]
USA Tops February Ratings
USA spins the numbers for the month of February.

[02/28/07 - 12:11 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 28
Updates include: James Caan and Nikki Cox leave "Las Vegas," HBO greenlights "Generation Kill" and plenty of pilot casting news.

[02/27/07 - 10:12 PM]
NBC Ratings Results for the Week of FeB. 19-25
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 19-25.

[02/27/07 - 10:11 PM]
Hallmark Channel Receives a Whole Lotta Love from Viewers Who Tuned in to Make It the Highest-Ever-Rated February for the Network
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the month of February.

[02/27/07 - 10:10 PM]
Get Ready to Feast on Comedy from the Middle East the World Television Premiere of "Axis of Evil Comedy Tour" Debuts Saturday, March 10 at 11:00 P.M. on Comedy Central(R)
The features comedians Maz Jobrani, Ahmed Ahmed and Aron Kader with special guest, Dean Obeidallah.

[02/27/07 - 04:09 PM]
Quick Take for Monday, February 26, 2007 - (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, February 26.

[02/27/07 - 04:08 PM]
CBS News' "48 Hours Mystery" Is Saturday's Number One Program in Households, Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, February 24.

[02/27/07 - 01:52 PM]
Interview: "Ncis" Star Michael Weatherly

[02/27/07 - 01:23 PM]
Henry Simmons Becomes a Series Regular on "Shark"
Simmons, who has had a recurring role on "Shark" since he first guest-starred in the series' second episode, joins the cast in a regular role.

[02/27/07 - 01:21 PM]
CBS Weekly Ratings Highlights
CBS spins the numbers for the week of February 19-25.

[02/27/07 - 01:20 PM]
CBS Wins Monday in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, February 26.

[02/27/07 - 01:19 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of February 19, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 19-25.

[02/27/07 - 11:58 AM]
NBC Bets on Renewing 'Las Vegas' for a Fifth High-Rolling Season Through 2007-08
"Vegas" joins "Heroes," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "My Name Is Earl" and "The Office" as NBC's returning class for the 2007-08 season.

[02/27/07 - 10:45 AM]
NBC Universal's New Cable Network Chiller Goes Online with Premiere on March 1st
The date also marks the debut of its new companion website -- chillertv.com.

[02/27/07 - 10:44 AM]
NBC's "Apprentice" Candidates Put on Vip Event for Lexus, and the Winners Get to Record a Song with Hip-Hop Superstar Snoop Dogg on Sunday, March 4 (10-11 P.M. Et)
While the winners get to spend an evening recording a song with Snoop Dogg, the losing team is shocked to see two of their teammates fired in an explosive boardroom finale.

[02/27/07 - 10:43 AM]
NBC.com Previews Mid-Season Series and Streams Four New NBC Primetime Programs
The site also will have bonus episodes of "The Black Donnellys" and "Andy Barker" which will be Web-exclusives.

[02/27/07 - 10:38 AM]
Treat Williams, Samaire Armstrong and Kevin Pollak Star in the Lifetime Original Movie 'The Staircase Murders' from Lionsgate, a Riveting Crime Story Based on Actual Events of a Best-Selling Novelist Accused of Murdering His Wife Premiering Sunday, April 15
The original movie premieres Sunday, April 15, at 8:00/7:00c, with a special encore airing on Monday, April 16, at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/27/07 - 10:35 AM]
Comedy Central(R) to Launch Late-Night Series 'Web Shows' Featuring All Original Broadband Programming
The half-hour late-night series, premiering March 5, features all original broadband programming from comedycentral.com and AtomFilms.

[02/27/07 - 10:33 AM]
Soaring "Smackdown" Scores Series Highest Ratings in Over a Year in Adults 18-34 and 18-49
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, February 23.

[02/27/07 - 12:54 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 27
Updates include: MTV adds six new series while Fred Willard, Christopher Titus, Dylan McDermott and Carrie-Anne Moss all land pilot gigs.

[02/26/07 - 10:07 PM]
GSN's First-Ever National Vocabulary Championship Takes Place March 5 in New York
The 50 NVC finalists represent 26 states and hail from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.

[02/26/07 - 10:06 PM]
AMC Announces Casting and Starts Production of Second Original Pilot "Breaking Bad"
Bryan Cranston toplines the cast, which includes Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris and Betsy Brandt.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.