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[07/11/07 - 10:23 PM]
AMC's Hollywood Icon Franchise Creates Customized Advertising Opportunity for General Mills
"Hollywood Icon" is a month-long programming event that showcases one of Hollywood's most acclaimed actors through their movies, factoids, celebrity quotes and special vignettes about the star.

[07/11/07 - 06:54 PM]
PBS Greenlights 'Car Talk' Television Series
The as-yet-untitled animated sitcom, featuring the stars of the beloved radio show, will launch with ten 30-minute episodes targeted for summer 2008.

[07/11/07 - 05:49 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Welcome to the Captain" (CBS)

[07/11/07 - 05:49 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Stumps of Hollywood, The" (CBS)

[07/11/07 - 11:44 AM]
Golden Globe Nominee and Emmy(R) Award Winner, Tom Skerritt, Angus Macfayden and Karine Vanasse Star in Killer Wave, an Rhi Original Miniseries Premiering on Ion Television August 5th
In the story, a large corporation hatches a scheme to devastate American cities on the East Coast with the intent of winning a multi-billion dollar contract from the government to build a sea wall along the eastern seaboard.

[07/11/07 - 11:44 AM]
FOX Business Network (Fbn) to Debut in October
FBN currently has 30 million subscribers under contract after securing distribution agreements with major cable operators in top markets around the country, including the world's financial capital - New York - where it will be seen on expanded basic cable.

[07/11/07 - 11:30 AM]
'The Singing Bee' Hits a High Note, Scoring the Highest Ratings of Any Summer Series Telecast on Any Network So Far This Year
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 10.

[07/11/07 - 09:45 AM]
'The Fab Life Presents: My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding' Goes Behind the Scenes of the Most Extravagant Nuptials in America
From Manhattan to Maui, each episode will follow one couple's wedding planning process and will capture all of the amazing details, tough decisions, and sky-high spending that goes into creating these over the top unions.

[07/11/07 - 09:43 AM]
Court TV's New Name Unveiled: TruTV
This new name reflects "the network's popular line-up of series that offer first-person access to exciting, real-life stories," according to the announcement today by Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks, and Marc Juris, the network's general manager.

[07/10/07 - 08:27 PM]
Sci Fi Gets Into Your Head with Mind-Blowing New Series Mind Control with Derren Brown
By his own admission, Derren Brown has no paranormal ability; he is not a psychic or medium. Instead, he uses a mixture of suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship to uncannily predict and control human behavior.

[07/10/07 - 08:26 PM]
Sundance Channel and Universal Hd to Deliver New High Definition Programming Block
The branded programming block, presented by Microsoft, will run Wednesdays through December 26th, showcasing Sundance Channel's critically-acclaimed, original series "Iconoclasts," "Big Ideas for a Small Planet" and "Live from Abbey Road" in high definition.

[07/10/07 - 08:25 PM]
Powered by High-Performing "Harry Potter" Theatricals, the Week of July 2 Rates as ABC Family's Most-Watched Week of 2007 in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC Family spins the numbers for the week of July 2-8.

[07/10/07 - 08:16 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Carpoolers" (ABC)

[07/10/07 - 08:16 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Call, The" (ABC)

[07/10/07 - 03:23 PM]
'Army Wives,' Cable's #1 New Drama Among W18-34, W18-49 and W25-54, Roars to More Triumphs Sunday Night, July 8, Ranking #1 in Primetime for Sixth Consecutive Week Among W25-54
Lifetime spins the numbers for Sunday, July 8.

[07/10/07 - 03:21 PM]
CBS Extends Its Summer Winning Streak to Six Weeks
CBS spins the numbers for the week of July 2-8.

[07/10/07 - 03:04 PM]
ABC Revives 'Knights' in August, 'Nascar' Delayed
ABC is dusting off "The Knights of Prosperity" as the short-lived comedy will return for its final four episodes on Wednesday, August 8 at 8:30/7:30c.

[07/10/07 - 01:42 PM]
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2007-2008 Season
Five new shows - including dramas K-VILLE and NEW AMSTERDAM, comedy BACK TO YOU and the unscripted KITCHEN NIGHTMARES and NASHVILLE - join returning favorites on the fall schedule.

[07/10/07 - 12:02 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of July 2, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 2-8.

[07/10/07 - 12:01 PM]
National Bingo Night Returns for Five Consecutive Nights with a Huge Cash Jackpot, Airing This December on the ABC Television Network
During its six-week summer run, the popularity of "National Bingo Night" helped drive ABC.com to be the top entertainment TV site for May, with over three million grids downloaded for at-home play prior to the series premiere.

[07/10/07 - 11:32 AM]
NBC's Ratings Week of July 2-8, Topping the Wednesday Competition in 18-49 and Total Viewers'Macy'S' Holiday Special Paces
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 2-8.

[07/10/07 - 11:31 AM]
Kimberly Kleid Named Vice President, Programming and Development, NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution
Kleid will continue to work on development for first-run syndication. In addition, she will oversee cable and talent development, on the west coast.

[07/10/07 - 11:30 AM]
Bravo's 'Live Earth' Coverage Marks Network's Best Saturday - Ever - Across All Key Demos
Bravo spins the numbers for Saturday, July 7.

[07/10/07 - 11:29 AM]
NBC Universal and Dish Network Connect Viewers with Interactive Television Application for 'Top Chef 3 Miami'
DISH Network, through its use of Ensequence's iTV application, allows viewers with compatible interactive receivers to interact with the program with a single click of the remote.

[07/10/07 - 11:28 AM]
'Comics Unleashed' Renewed in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago
The syndicated half-hour comedy series is a go for next season in New York on WCBS, Los Angeles on KABC and in Chicago on WCIU.

[07/10/07 - 11:18 AM]
MTV Dares Viewers to Enter "Room 401" at Their Own Risk!!
The newcomer, due on Tuesday, July 17 at 10:00/9:00c, will be followed by the second season of "Scarred."

[07/09/07 - 07:45 PM]
Catch the Celebreality Bachelor Party This Summer on VH1
Both series will also premiere online on VSPOT at VH1.com, VH1's broadband channel today, one week prior to their on-air debuts.

[07/09/07 - 06:10 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Eight Days a Week" (The CW)

[07/09/07 - 06:10 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Dash 4 Cash" (The CW)

[07/09/07 - 04:11 PM]
FOX Dumps 'Drive' for Good, '5th Grader' Added to Mondays
FOX has officially nixed its planned "Drive" burn off while a special all-new "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" has been slated for Monday, July 23 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/09/07 - 03:43 PM]
FOX Broadcasting Company Restructures Top Entertainment Posts
Peter Liguori is promoted to Chairman, Entertainment, while Kevin Reilly has been tapped as President, Entertainment, in a restructuring designed to "add depth to the senior ranks of the network as it navigates the rapidly changing television landscape."

[07/09/07 - 03:42 PM]
Hairspray Director/Choreographer Adam Shankman Will Guest-Judge as the Top 7 Couples Compete on "So You Think You Can Dance" Wednesday, July 11, on Fox
The following night, the judges will send two more dancers home, and Hilary Duff will perform "Stranger" on the live results show Thursday, July 12.

[07/09/07 - 12:39 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Bronx Is Burning, The" (ESPN)

[07/09/07 - 10:58 AM]
The Bronx Is Burning: Relive the Climactic Ups and Downs of a City and Its Team in Turmoil in ESPN's Historic Eight-Part Dramatic Series on Special Edition Dvd
The three-disc DVD set "delivers unprecedented bonus feature content to Yankee fans that includes highly coveted, exclusive interviews with George Steinbrenner and Reggie Jackson, complete 1977 Yankee statistics, in-depth player bios, poignant featurettes, and much more."

[07/09/07 - 10:48 AM]
We TV's "She's Moving In" Blends His and Hers Home Décor for Couples Moving in Together
Peggy Bunker hosts the series, which premieres Saturday, July 21 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/06/07 - 06:18 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of June 25-July 1): USA's 'Notice' Opens Strong
It was TNT's "The Closer" and the 2007 "BET Awards" however that were last week's top overall draws.

[07/06/07 - 04:39 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Life" (NBC)

[07/06/07 - 04:39 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Business Class" (NBC)

[07/06/07 - 03:09 PM]
Development Update: Week of July 2-6
Updates include: Stephanie Niznik and Scott Patterson land roles on the CW's newcomers, options are picked up on the casts of four pilots, Dana Delany in talks to join ABC's "Housewives" and the usual mix of casting news.

[07/06/07 - 12:28 PM]
Diverse Slate of Artists Records Weeds' Theme for Third Season!
Joan Baez, Donovan, Angelique Kidjo, Randy Newman, The Shins and Billy Bob Thornton are among those recording versions of "Little Boxes."







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[02/09/12 - 04:14 PM]
"America's Next Top Model: British Invasion" Premieres February 29 on The CW
Guest judges this season include Kelly Osbourne, Kris Jenner, Georgina Chapman, Estelle, Beverly Johnson, Nadine Coyle, Jessica Sutta, Cat Deeley, Barney Cheng, Nicolas Tse and Jez Smith.

[02/09/12 - 03:34 PM]
Daniel Dae Kim, Matthew Morrison, Carrie Ann Inaba & Mark Consuelos to Co-Host "Live! With Kelly" from the New Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, February 20-24, 2012
Guests that week include Jon Cryer, Derek Hough, Rico Rodriguez, Patricia Heaton and Jorge Garcia.

[02/09/12 - 03:08 PM]
Adrian Pasdar Finds More Than Luck and Love on the Emerald Isle in "Chasing Leprechauns," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere March 17
Amy Huberman co-stars in the film, from director Kevin Connor and writer Rod Spence.

[02/09/12 - 02:46 PM]
For Second Straight Week, Syfy's Smash Hit "Face Off" Shatters Series Records With 2.2 Million Total Viewers
Syfy spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 8.

[02/09/12 - 02:44 PM]
E!'s Live from the Red Carpet Team Presents Comprehensive Coverage from the Music Industry's Most Anticipated Night at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 12th
Plus: look for "Fashion Police: The 2012 Grammy Awards," with special guest Coco, on Monday, February 13 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/09/12 - 02:39 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "The Challenge: Battle of the Exes" Tops Demo Chart
Plus: numbers for Animal Planet's "Hillbilly Handfishin'," Showtime's "Inside the NFL" and TLC's "My 600-lb Life."

[02/09/12 - 01:46 PM]
Oscar(R) Winner Jon Voight and Oscar(R) Nominee Elliott Gould Join the Showtime(R) Pilot "Ray Donovan"
Liev Schreiber, Dash Mihok, Eddie Marsan and Paula Malcomson also star in the project.

[02/09/12 - 01:29 PM]
Muy Caliente! Bravo Greenlights "The Real Housewives of Miami" for a Second Season
Marysol Patton, Lea Black and Audriana de Moura will return for the new season, which begins production this month.

[02/09/12 - 12:27 PM]
"Oprah's Oscar(R) Special" Airs on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Wednesday, February 15th
Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Jonah Hill are among those featured in the two-hour event.

[02/09/12 - 11:39 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Score #1 Rankings for the Late-Night Week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 30-February 3.

[02/09/12 - 11:24 AM]
TV Land's "Happily Divorced" Announces Season Two Guest Stars
New and returning guests include Renee Taylor, Ann Guilbert, Morgan Fairchild, Sean Kanan and D.W. Moffett.

[02/09/12 - 11:16 AM]
Video: VH1 "Basketball Wives" Season 4 Supertrailer
The series returns with "new cast members, new twists and turns and emotions running higher than ever" on Monday, February 20 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/09/12 - 10:59 AM]
Penelope Cruz to Make Oscar(R) Show Appearance
Cruz won an Oscar in 2008 for her supporting role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

[02/09/12 - 10:45 AM]
NBCUniversal Cable Networks Combine to Create a "Roadblock" for NBC's New Hit Musical Drama "Smash"
USA, E!, Bravo, Style, Oxygen, G4, mun2, Universal HD and Cloo will all rebroadcast the show's pilot tonight from 12 a.m.-1 a.m. (ET/PT).

[02/09/12 - 10:11 AM]
Encore Original Drama, "The Crimson Petal and The White," Will Air September 2012
Romola Garai, Chris O'Dowd and Gillian Anderson star in the mini-series, which was originally slated for March 6-7.