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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."

[07/06/07 - 12:28 PM]
The Eighth Season Premiere of "Big Brother" Wins Its Time Period in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, July 5.

[07/06/07 - 12:27 PM]
Identities of the Three Secret Pairs of Rivals Competing in "Big Brother 8" Revealed Last Night
CBS details the cast of the new season of "Big Brother."

[07/05/07 - 07:54 PM]
It's the Future, Today, as 'Masters of Science Fiction' Brings Renowned Storytellers, Top Stars and ProF. Stephen Hawking to Abc, for Four Saturdays in August
Co-producer Starz Media details the anthology series, which features appearances by Terry O'Quinn, Anne Heche, James Denton, Judy Davis, Sam Waterston, Malcolm McDowell, Brian Dennehy and John Hurt.

[07/05/07 - 05:45 PM]
ABC to Revive 'The Nine' in August
The short-lived drama will return for its final six episodes on Wednesday, August 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/05/07 - 01:47 PM]
'Macy'S' 4th of July Special Delivers Ratings Fireworks
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 4.

[07/05/07 - 01:38 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Them" (FOX)

[07/05/07 - 01:38 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "New Amsterdam" (FOX)

[07/05/07 - 09:58 AM]
Peter Gallagher ('The O.C.'), Jamie-Lynn Sigler ('The Sopranos'), Kristin Lehmann ('Prison Break'), Jenna Boyd (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants') and Two-Time Academy Award(R) Nominee Peter Fonda ('Easy Rider') Star in the Lifetime Original Miniseries 'The Gathering'
The two-part, four-hour drama from Sony Pictures Television follows the story of Michael Foster (Gallagher), a doctor in search of his wife, Ann (Lehman), after she vanishes without a trace. Without any logical explanations for her disappearance, Michael's search leads him to dark and sinister findings, including the existence of a cabal of witches gathering in New York.

[07/04/07 - 11:46 AM]
Doctor Who Series Four: Catherine Tate Confirmed as New Companion
The fourth season of "Doctor Who" goes into production this July and will hit UK screens in the spring of 2008.

[07/04/07 - 10:25 AM]
Summer Sees 'Death,' 'Geek' Return While 'Palms,' 'Crashers' Exit
Scheduling updates on over a dozen series, including "Standoff," "'Til Death," "Beauty and the Geek," "Hidden Plams" and "The Real Wedding Crashers."







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[03/26/26 - 07:07 AM]
ESPN to Air Celebrating "Pat Summitt: Live Reunion Special," Presented by Eli Lilly and Company, on March 29
The one-hour television special, produced by Omaha Productions, celebrates the remarkable life and lasting impact of Pat Summitt, the iconic Tennessee women's basketball head coach who won eight national championships and helped transform the sport.

[03/26/26 - 07:05 AM]
TLC's "90 Day Fiance" Returns with a Brand-New Cast and High Stakes Love Stories
The new season premieres Sunday, May 10 at 8pm ET/PT on TLC.

[03/26/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Running Point" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
With the championship in sight, Isla must summon all her heart and hustle to outmaneuver chaos in both the locker room and the boardroom.

[03/26/26 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount+ Sets April 14 Premiere for Original Five-Part Docuseries on American Soccer Legend Clint Dempsey
Through exclusive interviews of Dempsey, those closest to him, and the game's legends with whom he shared the stage, "You Don't Know Where I'm From, Dawg" examines one of the most unique and fiery professional athletes the United States has ever produced.

[03/26/26 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV's Spanish-Language Crime Drama "Women in Blue" ("Las Azules") Returns for Season Two
Season two will make its global debut with the first episode on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 on Apple TV, followed by one episode weekly through September 30, 2026.

[03/26/26 - 06:55 AM]
Bring a Bud: "Cheech & Chong's Last Movie" Makes Its Exclusive Streaming Debut on Paramount+ April 20
Told through a mix of roadtrip footage, animation and archival clips, the film follows the pair as they recall their lives from childhood to joining forces in the 1960s, all the way until their breakup in the 1980s.

[03/26/26 - 06:11 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Shareholder Meeting Date of April 23, 2026 to Approve Transaction with Paramount Skydance
It also announced that it has commenced mailing of the definitive proxy statement to shareholders in connection with the Special Meeting.

[03/26/26 - 06:01 AM]
CNN Original Series "K-Everything" with Daniel Dae Kim Premieres Saturday, May 9 on CNN International
The series will be available to CNN streaming subscribers on demand in the US beginning Saturday, May 9.

[03/26/26 - 03:05 AM]
"The Truthers," Starring Jose Coronado and Stephanie Magnin, Premieres on Netflix on July 24
What begins as a subtle suspicion eventually turns into a game of cat and mouse that leads a father and his daughter to a point of no return.

[03/26/26 - 02:02 AM]
Video: "Ranma1/2" Season 3 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Season 3 is coming to Netflix in October 2026.

[03/26/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "AlKhallat+: The Series" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Spanning from the desert to the city, this offbeat comedy anthology tells unique tales of desire, ambition... and those tempted enough to seek them out.

[03/26/26 - 01:14 AM]
HBO Max Is Now Streaming in the UK and Ireland in Major International Expansion
The expansion also marks the service's entry into 12 countries and regions across Asia Pacific - including Bhutan, Fiji, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu - and paves the way for the launch of HBO Max in New Zealand in mid 2026.

[03/25/26 - 11:31 PM]
A Toaster, One Miser & Total Mayhem: Netflix's "Toaster" Starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra Premieres April 15
Most wedding gifts are given, exchanged with a smile, and eventually forgotten. But what happens when the wedding gets called off after the gift exchange - and someone simply refuses to forget their gift?

[03/25/26 - 05:01 PM]
Have a Wish Worth Dying For? Netflix's First Korean YA Horror Series "If Wishes Could Kill" Premieres April 24
Centered on a wish-granting app called Girigo that demands a deadly price, the series blends school-life drama with occult chills and a rising young cast.

[03/25/26 - 04:01 PM]
Ryo Saeba Is Back: Netflix Sets "City Hunter 2" for Worldwide Premiere in 2027
In 2024, the long-awaited first Japanese live-action adaptation premiered on Netflix, reimagining the story in modern-day Shinjuku and depicting how Ryo Saeba (Ryohei Suzuki) and Kaori Makimura (Misato Morita) first became partners.