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[03/27/07 - 10:52 PM]
Hallmark Channel Announces New Original Movies to Air Throughout the Remainder of 2007
A dozen new original movies are set to air on the network by the end of 2007.

[03/27/07 - 10:51 PM]
Hallmark Channel Launches New Multi-Platform Public Affairs Initiative, "Watch with Me"
The new national public affairs initiative aimed to stimulate family co-viewing and promote people to spend more time together.

[03/27/07 - 03:21 PM]
American Idol Results Show Extended to One Hour Wednesdays, April 11, April 18 and May 2, on Fox
Plus: "'Til Death" will wrap its season with a one-hour finale on Wednesday, April 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/27/07 - 01:39 PM]
America's Most Wanted Shows How the Nose Knows Saturday, March 31, on Fox
This week viewers will learn about "a cold-blooded murder that was solved by an expert in tracking... the scent of a killer."

[03/27/07 - 01:37 PM]
CBS Places First in Viewers; Second in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of March 19-25.

[03/27/07 - 01:36 PM]
The CBS Mobile Network Unveils Its Program Lineup on V Cast Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless
CBS's new mobile network will feature simulcasts and time-shifted offerings of popular shows on CBS and sibling CSTV.

[03/27/07 - 01:33 PM]
Quick Take for Monday, March 26, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, March 26.

[03/27/07 - 01:32 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of March 19, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of March 19-25.

[03/27/07 - 11:23 AM]
VH1 Returns with Its Original Scripted Broadband Series 'Home Purchasing Club'
"Curb Your Enthusiasm's" Jeff Garlin and "The Office's" David Koechner will both appear on the broadband show's second season.

[03/27/07 - 11:21 AM]
Gameloft and NBC Universal Enter Worldwide Agreement to Bring the #1 Television Drama Series 'Heroes' to Mobile Phones
"Heroes: The Mobile Game" will allow fans of the show and casual gamers "the chance to experience the thrill of the superhuman abilities of the show's characters."

[03/27/07 - 11:18 AM]
Full Trailer for Universal Pictures' Evan Almighty to Premiere During NBC's "Night at the Office" Marathon on Thursday, March 29
Additionally, the feature comedy trailer will be promoted on the entertainment news program "Access Hollywood" during both the Wednesday and Thursday editions of the show.

[03/27/07 - 11:17 AM]
NBC's "Apprentice" Contestants Compete to Create the Best Newspaper Supplement for the Los Angeles Times on Sunday, April 1 (10-11 P.M. Et)
This week's task is delivered at The Los Angeles Times' printing facility, where Trump is joined by his daughter, Ivanka, and two executives from Smartmouth, a new brand of mouthwash.

[03/27/07 - 11:16 AM]
NBC Ratings Results for the Week of March 19-25
NBC spins the numbers for the week of March 19-25.

[03/27/07 - 11:14 AM]
NBC Universal Launches Wide Range of Cross Platform Mobile Content from Broadcast, Cable and Internet Properties
The new NBC2Go mobile service offers episodes from such series as "Heroes," "The Black Donnellys," "Friday Night Lights" and Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County."

[03/27/07 - 11:10 AM]
NBC & Nhl Announce Contract Extension
The duo extend their revenue sharing partnership through the 2007-08 season, which includes a new, innovative "Game of the Week" flexible scheduling component.

[03/27/07 - 11:08 AM]
Bravo's "Project Runway" Wins Glaad Award for Outstanding Reality Program
"Runway" beat out "Queer Eye," "Work Out," "The Amazing Race" and "Big Brother: All-Stars" in the Outstanding Reality Program category.

[03/27/07 - 11:06 AM]
Reno 911 Joins Superstation WGN in Fall 2007
The series will air as part of a late night comedy block on the Superstation this fall.

[03/27/07 - 01:37 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 27
Updates include: Quartet set to "Dash 4 Cash" on the CW, new lead booked for FOX's "Company Man," Heather Locklear to topline ABC's "Jayne" and the CW orders a new alternative pilot.

[03/26/07 - 10:57 PM]
We TV Launches Comprehensive Marketing Initiative for New Original Series Wife, Mom, Bounty Hunter
The multi-platform national campaign will maximize the use of traditional and non-traditional marketing tactics in an effort to generate buzz and drive both current and prospective WE tv viewers to the new reality-based series.

[03/26/07 - 10:50 PM]
Lingo Premieres Its Sixth Season on April 2, with Legendary Game Show Host Chuck Woolery and "Dancing with the Stars'" Shandi Finnessey
The sixth season will premiere Monday, April 2 and will air Monday through Friday 7:30-8:00 PM, ET.

[03/26/07 - 10:49 PM]
Tip Your Hats to Funny Man Rodney Carrington the World Premiere Stand-Up Special "Rodney Carrington: Live at the Majestic" Debuts Saturday, April 14 at 11:00 P.M. on Comedy Central(R)
The special will feature the comedian as he takes the stage of the Majestic Theater in Dallas, Texas.

[03/26/07 - 10:48 PM]
Comedy Central Records(R) Releases "Joe Rogan: Shiny Happy Jihad" Cd Hitting Stores on Tuesday, April 10
"Shiny Happy Jihad" was recorded live in September 2006 at the Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco.

[03/26/07 - 10:32 PM]
Miss Tennessee USA Wins the Title of Miss Usa(R) 2007 During Live NBC Telecast on March 23
Rachel Smith received a full tuition scholarship to Belmont University and graduated with a degree in Journalism.

[03/26/07 - 10:30 PM]
Super Bowl Champion Colts Host Reggie Bush and the Saints on Thursday Night "NFL Kickoff" on Nbc
NBC's 2007-08 NFL coverage starts with the Saints at Colts on Thursday, September 6 with the Giants at Cowboys on Sunday, September 9.

[03/26/07 - 08:14 PM]
Return Dates Set for ABC's 'Trees,' the CW's 'Mars,' 'Hill'
Both the CW cult series will return in May while "Trees" is due back to ABC's schedule on April 12.

[03/26/07 - 03:10 PM]
ABC.com Launches First-Ever Original Short-Form Series with "Voicemail"
The short-form series consists of 30 one-to-four minute episodes, the first three of which are currently available for viewing.

[03/26/07 - 03:09 PM]
Chris Hansen Delivers an Unprecedented Report on Identity Theft in "To Catch an Id Thief," a Two-Part Series Airing on Tuesday, March 27 and Tuesday, April 3 on "Dateline NBC"
The two-part series is "an unprecedented investigation into the massive billion-dollar epidemic of identity theft, which experts say affects millions of Americans a year."

[03/26/07 - 03:08 PM]
Bravo's "Inside the Actors Studio" Host James Lipton to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Creative Arts & Entertainment Emmys on Thursday, June 14
"Jim Lipton knows everything there is to know about acting and actors," said Peter Price, President/CEO, The National Television Academy.

[03/26/07 - 10:57 AM]
New Lineup Announced for ESPN's Monday Night Football: Tirico, Jaworski and Kornheiser
Jaworski will occupy the analyst role previously held by Joe Theismann, who has been offered a prominent football analyst role with ESPN.

[03/26/07 - 02:04 AM]
Development Update: Monday, March 26
Updates include: "What About Brian's" Amanda Detmer lands pilot work, as do Rosa Blasi, Kim Coles, Mark Moses and John Michael Higgins.

[03/23/07 - 06:49 PM]
2007 ABC Program Development Guide - Drama Series
ABC details its 13 drama pilots under consideration for next season.

[03/23/07 - 06:47 PM]
2007 ABC Program Development Guide - Comedy Series
ABC details its 16 comedy pilots under consideration for next season.

[03/23/07 - 06:45 PM]
Quick Take for Thursday, March 22, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 23.

[03/23/07 - 06:44 PM]
David Muir Named Anchor of ABC's "World News Saturday" and Co-Anchor of "Primetime"
Muir will also continue as a NY-based correspondent for ABC News broadcasts and platforms, including "World News with Charles Gibson," "Good Morning America" and "Nightline."

[03/23/07 - 02:16 PM]
TV Land Builds Ultimate Baby Boomer Entertainment Brand
Upcoming additions to its schedule include off-nework runs of "Scrubs" and "Just Shoot Me" as well as new seasons of "TV Land Confidential" and "High School Reunion."

[03/23/07 - 02:12 PM]
Bravo Greenlights Game Show Pilot "Paycheck"
The game show features seven players who must guess each other's salaries, based on "questions about pop culture, observations about their opponents, surprising and revealing 'factoids' about each player."

[03/23/07 - 11:22 AM]
Principal Photography Currently Underway on the Lifetime Original Movie 'Christmas Miracle' (Working Title) Starring Jami Gertz ('Still Standing') and Dylan Walsh ('Nip/Tuck')
The telefilm, inspired by a true story, revolves around the life-or-death ordeal of an estranged Idaho couple who accidentally get trapped in a blizzard during a snowmobiling trip gone wrong just before Christmas.

[03/23/07 - 11:17 AM]
CBS Expands Its Mobile Offerings with Popular News and Entertainment Content on Sprint TV Starting in April
New offerings include full episodes of "Jericho" as well as clips from the "C.S.I." franchise and more.

[03/23/07 - 11:16 AM]
The CW's "Top Model" Tops the Time Period in Target Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 21.

[03/23/07 - 03:39 AM]
Development Update: Friday, March 23
Updates include: HBO sets its summer schedule, "Drawn Together" creators set up at 20th and NBC orders a new dating show pilot.

[03/22/07 - 10:51 PM]
AMC Continues Original Programming Momentum with New Slate of Series in Development
Tom Fontana, Freddie DeMann, William Finkelstein, Kip Koenig, David Semel, Karen Hall, Michael Oates Palmer, Jason Rothenberg, Scott Villa, Adam Glass, Bob Cooper, Orin Woinsky, Stacy Title and Jonathan Penner all have projects in the works at AMC.

[03/22/07 - 10:46 PM]
Felicia Eliminated from "America's Next Top Model" on the CW
The CW details the latest "America's Next Top Model" elimination.

[03/22/07 - 10:45 PM]
Before He Was Capturing Powers, Milo Ventimiglia from the Cast of "Heroes" Was Captivating a Gilmore Girl's Heart
A "Jess" marathon of "Gilmore Girls" will air Sunday, April 29th (2:00 PM - 12:00 AM PT/ET) on ABC Family.

[03/22/07 - 05:51 PM]
Interview: "October Road" Creators Scott Rosenberg, Josh Appelbaum & Andre Nemec

[03/22/07 - 02:27 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of March 12-18): Ratings 'Riches' for Fx
Opener bests "Dirt" and "Nip/Tuck's" premiere while its 18-49 numbers are the best since "The Shield."

[03/22/07 - 11:44 AM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, March 21, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 21.

[03/22/07 - 11:02 AM]
Survivor: Fiji Places First in Viewers and Key Demographics in a Special Wednesday Time Period
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 21.

[03/22/07 - 11:01 AM]
Country Music and Television Superstar Reba Mcentire Returns for the Ninth Time to Host "The 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards," to Be Broadcast Live from Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 15 on the CBS Television Network
The event honors country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent.

[03/22/07 - 10:12 AM]
NBC.com Delivers with 'Heroes360' - 48 Million Page Views and Over 27 Million Video Streams in Just Eight Weeks
The full breadth of the campaign includes a number of non-NBC branded websites, several WAP sites, SMS interactivity and an interactive phone tree (1-800-PRIMA16).

[03/22/07 - 10:10 AM]
NBC.com Creates Improved Viewing Experience with New Streaming Video Player Enhancements
The upgrades, many of which were determined by feedback from user focus groups held in February, include a larger format, easier navigation and a host of interactive features.







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[05/07/24 - 02:06 PM]
NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island" Renewed for Season 2
The elusive Banker will invite a new crop of players to compete in the season-long, fully immersive competition.

[05/07/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "The Test" Season 3 Trailer - Prime Video
Step into the heart of cricket's fiercest rivalries with the new season on May 24.

[05/07/24 - 01:30 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. & Ireland Announces "Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood" (w/t), Expanding the Popular Format
The two-part docuseries, produced by Optomen, will explore the gripping feud between global pop-superstar Taylor Swift and music industry mogul Scooter Braun, delving into the $300 million dispute after Braun bought the rights to Swift's first six albums in June 2019.

[05/07/24 - 12:15 PM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Picked Up to Series at ABC
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit and the duo who made America fall in love with getting organized, are on board as hosts.

[05/07/24 - 11:13 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Movie Starring Teri Hatcher and June Movie Slate
Hatcher and Tahmoh Penikett will star in "The Killer Inside: The Ruth Finley Story," which tells the true story of an unassuming housewife who becomes the target of a mysterious stalker whom she and the cops fear is the BTK Slayer.

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Its Summer Premiere Schedule
The summer lineup launches with the network debut of "Tulsa King" Sunday, July 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the season 26 premiere of "Big Brother" Wednesday, July 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
Post Malone, Parker McCollum, Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Nate Smith Feat. Avril Lavigne to Perform at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon, Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards will be free to stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 16.

[05/07/24 - 10:15 AM]
NBC Celebrates Red Nose Day's 10th Anniversary with Hourlong Star-Studded Special Set for May 23 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The star-studded special will look back at the hilarious, inspirational and unforgettable moments of NBC's Red Nose Day programming and the life-changing impact of the campaign's first 10 years.

[05/07/24 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look of Ariana Madix as Host and Announces Premiere Date for Sixth Season of Hit Cultural Phenomenon "Love Island USA"
The new season will air exclusively on Peacock beginning Tuesday, June 11 at 6pm PT/9pm ET with new episodes six days a week.

[05/07/24 - 09:44 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Apr. 29: "Baby Reindeer" Holds Strong; "Heeramandi" Breaks Records; Katt Williams and Tom Brady Live Events Bring the Laughs
"Katt Williams: Woke Foke" had viewers nationwide (and beyond) on his side, taking fourth place (4M views), and "The Roast of Tom Brady" took sixth place (2M views).

[05/07/24 - 09:26 AM]
Food Network Renews New Breakout Hit "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing"
The freshman culinary competition series, hosted by Esther Choi and Michael Symon, features 24 talented and fearless chefs who take on 24 food challenges in 24 consecutive, non-stop hours.

[05/07/24 - 09:16 AM]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Join TNT Sports NASCAR Broadcast Team
One of the most iconic racecar drivers of all time, Earnhardt will serve as an on-air commentator for TNT Sports' exclusive coverage of five NASCAR Cup Series races each Summer, airing in consecutive weeks on TNT and the B/R Sports Add-On on Max.

[05/07/24 - 09:05 AM]
The History Channel's Hit Survival Series "Alone" Returns For Season 11 on Thursday, June 13
Additionally, season two of the highly rated international version of the series, "Alone Australia," is set to air on The History Channel for domestic audiences on Thursday, June 20.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Video: FOX Entertainment Celebrates AANHPI Month with #TVForAll
"The Cleaning Lady" star Élodie Yung shares the story of how she uses the resilience her father passed down to her as a way to connect to her heritage.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Prime Video Welcomes Dale Earnhardt Jr. to its NASCAR Broadcast Booth
"I'm honored to be a part of Prime Video's entrance into NASCAR," said Earnhardt Jr. "It is an exciting opportunity to have the chance to give our NASCAR fan base yet another way to watch the sport. It will be exciting to see the innovation that Prime Video is going to bring to our sport and the fans."