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[06/04/07 - 08:15 PM]
'Science,' 'Life' and 'Greek' Among ABC's Remaining Summer Plans
ABC has issued start dates for its newcomers "Set for Life" and "Masters of Science Fiction" as well as a return date for "Extreme Makeover" and a repurposed run for ABC Family's "Greek."

[06/04/07 - 07:44 PM]
Sleuth Is the Sizzling Summer Destination Spot in June
Sleuth offers audiences "a great vacation package, as many of their much loved series and movies will take them to fabulous international locations."

[06/04/07 - 07:44 PM]
Universal Hd Fires Up the Summer with Fan-Favorite Sporting Events and Movies
Universal HD explodes with "an incredible variation of sporting events in June. From golf to hockey to extreme sports, Universal HD gives fans VIP access right in the comfort of their homes."

[06/04/07 - 07:42 PM]
Chiller Cools Off and Shakes Up Viewers in June
Chiller scares up "the best television this June, beginning on June 5 when it showcases Paris Hilton in Nine Lives at 9pm and 12am (ET), the same day that she turns herself in to jail."

[06/04/07 - 07:40 PM]
NBC Names Teri Weinberg as New Executive Vice President, NBC Entertainment
Weinberg is a co-executive producer on the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning "The Office" as well as an executive producer on "Ugly Betty" and "The Tudors."

[06/04/07 - 07:39 PM]
Transformers Star Shia Labeouf and Director Michael Bay to Serve as Guest Judges "On the Lot" Tuesday, June 5, on Fox
The remaining 15 director finalists have been divided into three groups of five, and the first group - Sam Friedlander, Hilary Graham, Trever James, Shalini Kantayya and Adam Stein - will premiere their personal submission films and receive the judges' critiques.

[06/04/07 - 12:20 PM]
TV Land's Summer Sizzles with New Originals, Hit Movies, Month-Long Tribute to Elvis, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and More Beginning in June
New original programming premiering throughout the summer includes brand new episodes of the series "TV Land Confidential," the premiere of the new series "Back to the Grind" and an original special airing as part of "Elvis Month" entitled "Myths and Legends: Elvis."

[06/04/07 - 12:17 PM]
Spike TV Television Highlights - July 2007
Highlights include the premiere of the limited series "The Kill Point" and the launch of the reality series "Murder."

[06/04/07 - 12:15 PM]
Fans of TNT's Hit Series the Closer Get a Sneak Peek at What's Coming Up on Season 3 During Live June 7 Web Cast Hosted by TVguidE.com
Kyra Sedgwick will be joined by series creator James Duff and other cast members for an interactive web cast at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.

[06/04/07 - 12:13 PM]
They'Re MaddeR. They'Re BaddeR. They'Re BacK. We TV's Bridezillas Return for a Fourth Season of Histrionics Sunday, June 17 at 9p/8c
Also on tap this summer: a new season of "Platinum Weddings" and the premiere of "The Wedding Show."

[06/04/07 - 10:55 AM]
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Breaks Ground on TV Land on August 7
The ABC series will begin its off-network run on TV Land on Tuesday, August 7 at 11:00/10:00c.

[06/04/07 - 10:51 AM]
Katherine Pope Appointed President, NBC Universal Television Studio
Pope previously served as Executive Vice President of NBC Entertainment, where she was responsible for all aspects of NBC's new series development, including the fall series "Life," "Journeyman," "Bionic Woman" and "Chuck."

[06/04/07 - 10:49 AM]
NBC Announces the "Cougars" and "Kittens" Vying for the Affection of Australian Tennis Superstar Mark Philippoussis in NBC's Upcoming Reality Dating Series "Age of Love," Premiering June 18
The 13 hopeful women will vie for the affections of 30-year-old Australian tennis superstar Mark Philippoussis.

[06/04/07 - 10:48 AM]
Dotcomedy Adds Trio of Video Blog Contributors
The additions include "(Fake) Celebrity Blogs," "Your B.F.F. Sherry" and "Two Buck Chuck and Us."

[06/03/07 - 06:38 PM]
The MTV Audience Has Spoken as the Stars of the Moment Were All at the '2007 MTV Movie Awards'
"Best Performance" honors went to Johnny Depp for his role in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" while the MTV audience celebrated Gerard Butler and The Uber Immortal who won "Best Fight" for their performance in "300."

[06/01/07 - 10:19 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of May 21-27): USA Surges During Holiday Weekend
USA claimed seven of the 15 most-watched programs on cable last week, headlined by its Monday mainstay "WWE Raw."

[06/01/07 - 05:37 PM]
Development Update: Week of May 28-June 1
Updates include: MyNetworkTV details its fall 2007 schedule, CBS and the CW issue midseason orders and casting is announced for HBO's mini-series "Generation Kill."

[06/01/07 - 12:49 PM]
13-Year-Old California Boy Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee
O'Dorney was named the Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion in the 13th round after correctly spelling the word "serrefine," which is defined as "a small forceps for clamping a blood vessel."

[06/01/07 - 10:30 AM]
The History Channel(R) Rockets to All-Time High Viewership!
The History Channel spins the numbers for the premieres of "Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed" and "The Universe."

[06/01/07 - 09:52 AM]
'Galactica' Roars Toward Stunning Finale
Executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick have decided that season 4 of "Battlestar Galactica," Sci Fi Channel's Peabody Award-winning original series, will be its last.

[06/01/07 - 09:52 AM]
USA Network Acquires Rights from Disney-ABC Domestic Television to #1 Movie in the World, Walt Disney Pictures' "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"
Under the agreement, USA has the network window premiere beginning in September 2009.

[05/31/07 - 09:51 PM]
Schwing!!! '2007 MTV Movie Awards' Honors the Shaggable Mike Myers with 'MTV Generation Award'
The "MTV Generation Award" is the MTV Movie Awards' highest honor, acknowledging an actor who has captured the attention of the MTV audience throughout their career.

[05/31/07 - 09:50 PM]
Bravo's "Shear Genius" Finale Sets Record Ratings in All Key Demos and Delivers Series High 1.3 Million Total Viewers
Bravo spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 30.

[05/31/07 - 09:48 PM]
Arby's(R) Helps Office Workers Take a Real Lunch Break
Thelunchbreakshow.com is a must-see, 30-minute collection of NBC's most popular comedy shows, including "30 Rock," "The Office" and "Saturday Night Live," airing daily from Noon to 2:00 p.m.

[05/31/07 - 03:43 PM]
FOX Trims 'On the Lot' to One Weekly Airing
The series will now condense its competition and results shows into one weekly one-hour program, airing Tuesdays at 8:00/7:00c starting June 5.

[05/31/07 - 02:18 PM]
NBC and Telemundo Kick Off Open-Casting Call for English, Spanish and Bilingual Actors on June 8 in Miami, Florida
The open call audition is designed to add diverse and fresh faces to NBC and Telemundo's expanding talent pool.

[05/31/07 - 02:17 PM]
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Talks Craft, Career and Yada, Yada, Yada on Bravo's 'Inside the Actors Studio,' Monday, June 4 at 8:00 PM ET/PT
During her wide-ranging interview with Lipton, Louis-Dreyfus reveals what life was like as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live," her experiences on "Seinfeld" and her success after living with the "Seinfeld Curse," among other topics.

[05/31/07 - 02:16 PM]
Universal Hd to Be Exclusive Hd Broadcaster of 'Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis'
Universal HD will air 22-hour live broadcasts and "best of" moments from the concerts from 4 a.m. ET on July 7 to 2 am. ET on July 8.

[05/31/07 - 02:16 PM]
'Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis' to Air Exclusively on the Networks of NBC Universal on July 7
From the producers of "Live 8," this monumental music event will bring together more than 100 of today's hottest artists and two billion people to focus the world's attention on the global climate crisis and what can be done to reduce global warming.

[05/31/07 - 02:14 PM]
NBC's 'Deal Or No Deal' Heats Up June Leading Into the Premieres of Network's Blazing New Summer Series
The game show finishes its second season this June by leading into the premieres of summer's returning favorites, "America's Got Talent" (June 5), "Last Comic Standing" (June 13) and NBC's newest reality dating series, "Age of Love" (June 18).

[05/31/07 - 02:11 PM]
'Hey Paula' Kicks Off Bravo's New Thursday Night of Original Programming with Back-To-Back Episodes, Thursday, June 28 at 10pm
The half-hour series provides an "unfiltered, real-life look at the 'American Idol' judge, entrepreneur, choreographer and multi-platinum artist, giving insight and context to Abdul's much-reported on professional and personal life."

[05/31/07 - 12:12 PM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, May 30, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 30.

[05/31/07 - 12:11 PM]
ESPN Provides a Fantasy Prize Package to a Winning "National Bingo Night" Viewer Each Week
Each week on ABC's "National Bingo Night," a valuable ESPN Fantasy Prize package to include tickets to a major national sporting event will be given away to a lucky, winning at-home viewer.

[05/31/07 - 10:48 AM]
Superstar Martina Mcbride, 'American Idol' Winner Jordin Sparks, 'American Idol' Contestants Blake Lewis and Melinda Doolittle to Perform on NBC's 'Macy's 4th of July Fireworks(R) Spectacular,' Wednesday, July 4th (9-10 P.M. Est)
Natalie Morales, NBC's "Today" National Correspondent and Tiki Barber, "Today" Correspondent and "Football Night in America" Studio Analyst, will host the special.

[05/31/07 - 10:47 AM]
'Unplugged' Specials with the Police, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Mary J. Blige and John Mayer to Break Out Across MTV, VH1 and CMT
The intimate acoustic performances will roll out in a number of upcoming "Unplugged" specials that could appear on nearly every MTV, VH1 and CMT screen - from the television to the Web to the mobile phone.

[05/30/07 - 10:46 PM]
USA Network, American Suzuki Team for 'Suzuki Car-Acter Fantasy'
The "Suzuki Car-acter Fantasy" offers one lucky person the chance to fulfill his or her fantasy and win a 2008 Suzuki XL7 midsize SUV.

[05/30/07 - 10:45 PM]
Best May Ever for Sci Fi Channel in All Key Demographics!
Sci Fi spins the numbers for the month of May.

[05/30/07 - 10:41 PM]
NBC Ratings Results for the Week of May 21-27
NBC spins the numbers for the week of May 21-27.

[05/30/07 - 10:40 PM]
GSN Honors TV Personality and Tony Award-Winner Charles Nelson Reilly with a 'Match Game' Marathon on Saturday, June 2 from 9 Am to 8 PM ET
GSN's Reilly "Match Game" marathon includes 20 episodes of the show originally broadcast between 1973 and 1982.

[05/30/07 - 10:38 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of May 21, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of May 21-27.

[05/30/07 - 10:36 PM]
ABC News Announces New Primetime Program, "I-Caught," Premiering August 6
In addition to "i-CAUGHT," ABC's newsmagazines will have several other summer programs, including a track-side look into the world of NASCAR and an intimate view of the Royal family.

[05/30/07 - 06:45 PM]
Five Straight Months of New Cable Records: Adult Swim Posts May's Highest-Ever Total Day Delivery of Adults 18-34 and Adults 18-24
Cartoon Network spins the numbers for the month of May.

[05/30/07 - 06:43 PM]
The Rhythm Continues with the Second Season of Class of 3000
The new season starts Thursday, June 7 at 7:00/6:00c following a six-and-a-half-hour marathon of the series' first season.

[05/30/07 - 06:42 PM]
Disney Channel Extends Its Dominance Over Basic Cable's Prime Landscape to 27 Consecutive Months in Kids 6-11 and to 26 Months in Tweens 9-14
The Disney Channel spins the numbers for the month of May.

[05/30/07 - 06:41 PM]
May 2007 Stands as Soapnet's Most-Watched May on Record in the Net's Sales Prime Total Viewers and Women 18-49
SOAPnet spins the numbers for the month of May.

[05/30/07 - 10:39 AM]
The Season Finale of "Ncis" Is the Week's Number One Scripted Program, Delivering More Viewers Than the Finales of "Heroes," "24" and "Lost"
CBS spins the numbers for the week of May 21-27.

[05/30/07 - 10:34 AM]
America's Most Wanted to Reveal Fbi's Latest "Top Ten" Fugitive
The announcement is a continuation of the close partnership AMW has had with the FBI since the program premiered on FOX in February 1988.

[05/30/07 - 10:33 AM]
Brad Garrett to Host the Museum of Television & Radio Two-Hour Special "TV's Funniest Moments" Airing Friday, June 1, on Fox
The countdown will feature 30 of the funniest and most memorable moments from television sitcoms, variety, late night and sketch shows from the past six decades, as ranked by Nielsen Media Research.

[05/30/07 - 10:31 AM]
Summer School Is in Session as "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Searches for a New Class
Producers will hold casting calls in Chicago beginning Saturday, June 2; in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 5; in Las Vegas on Friday, June 8; in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 12; and in New York on Saturday, June 16.

[05/29/07 - 09:48 PM]
Ben Silverman and Marc Graboff Named Co-Chairmen of NBC Entertainment and NBC Universal Television Studio
Kevin Reilly, who has served as President of NBC Entertainment for the past three years, and NBCU have mutually agreed to end their relationship.







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[03/27/24 - 01:43 PM]
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[03/27/24 - 01:03 PM]
Video: "Big Mood" - Official Trailer - A Tubi Original
Best friends Maggie and Eddie have lived in each other's pockets for ten years. But with the future looming, can their relationship survive?

[03/27/24 - 12:32 PM]
This April, Series "Mud Madness" Debuts on Discovery Channel, Alongside All-New Seasons of "Ghost Adventures: House Calls" and "Contraband: Seized at the Border"
"Mud Madness" is a brand-new series that follows the off-road subculture of extreme Big-Tire UTV mud racing and the passionate characters that drive the sport.

[03/27/24 - 12:25 PM]
Ten American Bakers Travel to Paris for Food Network's Ultimate Pastry Competition "Next Baking Master: Paris"
Premiering Monday, May 6, the series demands that competitors prove their mettle in the pillars of great baking and pastry: technique, artistry, flavor, innovation, and inspiration.

[03/27/24 - 12:00 PM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Teaser for "The Jinx - Part Two," Debuting April 21
In Part Two, the filmmakers continue their investigation for the next eight years, uncovering hidden material, Robert Durst's prison calls, and interviews with witnesses who had not come forward until now.

[03/27/24 - 12:00 PM]
Backstabbery Is Back as E! Announces Conniving New Cast of "House of Villains" Season Two, Premiering This Fall
Season one cast member Tiffany "New York" Pollard returns for a chance at redemption.

[03/27/24 - 10:02 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "Gaslit By My Husband: The Morgan Metzer Story" Starring Jana Kramer and Austin Nichols
Kramer, who has openly spoken about domestic abuse, will film a new a PSA for Lifetime's Stop Violence Against Women initiative to align with the subject matter of this movie.

[03/27/24 - 10:00 AM]
"The Steve Wilkos Show" Renewed for 18th Season in National Syndication
The show is hosted by Steve Wilkos, the straightforward, tough-talking former Chicago police officer and United States Marine.

[03/27/24 - 09:59 AM]
Starz's Hit Drama Series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Scores Early Season Five Renewal
The third installment in the "Power" franchise, "Raising Kanan" recently concluded its explosive third season and is currently filming season four in New York.

[03/27/24 - 09:30 AM]
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively Officially Reuniting for Paul Feig-Helmed Sequel, "A Simple Favor 2"
The highly anticipated sequel is a co-production with Lionsgate and follows the studio's 2018 release of "A Simple Favor," which was a critical and commercial success, earning more than $97 million at the worldwide box office and achieving Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes.

[03/27/24 - 09:17 AM]
FOX Nation Partners with Martin Scorsese for New Docudrama "Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS"
Slated for November, the series will encompass eight one-hour episodes exploring the remarkable stories of eight men and women who risked everything to embody humanity's most noble and complex trait - faith.

[03/27/24 - 09:00 AM]
Academy Award Winner and Tony Award Nominee Ariana DeBose Returns to Host "The 77th Annual Tony Awards," Airing Live Sunday, June 16, on CBS and Paramount+
DeBose will also serve as producer and choreograph the opening number for this year's show.

[03/27/24 - 08:58 AM]
"NKOTB" Bandmate Jonathan Knight Returns for Season Three of Hit HGTV Series "Farmhouse Fixer" on Tuesday, April 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The series, which attracted more than 15 million viewers to its previous season, will follow Jon, best known as a member of the Grammy-nominated band New Kids on the Block, and his go-to designer Kristina Crestin, as they take on a slew of risky renovations.

[03/27/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Good Times" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this edgy, irreverent reimagining of the TV classic, a new generation of the Evans family keeps their heads above water in a Chicago housing project.

[03/27/24 - 06:01 AM]
Hulu on Disney+ Launches Today in the U.S. for Disney Bundle Subscribers
Bundle plans are available starting at $9.99/month, while Disney+ and Hulu each remain available as standalone offerings.