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[12/04/07 - 05:51 PM]
Hallmark Channel's "Little House on the Prairie" Has Identical Median Age as "Dancing with the Stars," TV's Top-Rated Show Season-To-Date
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the season to date.

[12/04/07 - 05:50 PM]
Hallmark Channel Ranks #5 in Prime Time for Week of November 26 - the Network's Highest Week Ever
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of November 26-December 2.

[12/04/07 - 01:46 PM]
Kelly Preston ('Jerry Mcguire') to Star in the Lifetime Original Movie 'The Tenth Circle,' Based on the New York Times Best-Selling Novel by Jodi Picoult
The movie, due in 2008, is "a powerful account of an American family and a story that probes the unbreakable bond between parent and child."

[12/04/07 - 01:41 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of November 26, 2007 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of November 26-December 2.

[12/04/07 - 01:40 PM]
Music Sensation Fergie to Host and Perform at the Hollywood Party Segments of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2008"
The Hollywood party will also feature performances by Akon, Natasha Bedingfield, Sean Kingston, OneRepublic, Plain White T's, Taylor Swift and will.i.am.

[12/04/07 - 01:38 PM]
Two and a Half Men Hits Season High Ratings in Viewers, Matches Best Adult 18-49 Rating and Tops "Samantha Who" in First Head-To-Head First Run Matchup
CBS spins the numbers for the week of November 26-December 2.

[12/04/07 - 01:34 PM]
Strong Ratings from 'Heroes' and 'Sunday Night Football' Lead NBC's Week of NoV. 26-DeC. 2
NBC spins the numbers for the week of November 26-December 2.

[12/04/07 - 12:42 PM]
We TV Renews Original Series Hair Trauma for Season Two
Also on tap: "Hair Drama," an exclusive online series, complementing the network's content, featuring hairstylist to the stars, Ellin LaVar, who owns a family run hair salon in New York City.

[12/04/07 - 10:14 AM]
Paradise Hotel 2 Sizzles This Winter on MyNetworkTV and FOX Reality Channel
Amanda Byram will also return to host the series, which premieres Monday, February 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/04/07 - 09:08 AM]
The 39th Naacp Image Awards to Air Live Thursday, February 14, 2008, on Fox
Nominations for the annual award show will be announced Tuesday, January 8 from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

[12/04/07 - 09:06 AM]
William Sledd to Star in Bravo Reality Pilot "Hey Bitches"
Sledd currently appears on Bravo's OUTzoneTV.com's web series "Ask a Gay Man," where "Hey Bitches!" is his signature greeting.

[12/03/07 - 06:25 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 3-7
Updates include: Thom Beers, Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun ink three-series/30-episode deal with NBC, the Wayans brothers land a comedy at VH1 and Connie Nielsen to topline A&E's "Danny Fricke."

[12/03/07 - 05:49 PM]
Online Talent Search, Big Shot, Cleared in 60% of the Country
CBS Television Distribution (CTD) has cleared "Big Shot" on local broadcast affiliates' web sites representing more than 60% of the country.

[12/03/07 - 05:41 PM]
IFC Expands Original Programming Slate with the Whitest Kids U' Know
Season two of "The Whitest Kids U' Know" will premiere on Sunday, February 10 from 11-11:30pm ET/PT.

[12/03/07 - 04:44 PM]
VH1's 'The Critics' Choice: Best Movies of 2007' Takes an Inside Look at the Year's Most Significant Performances in Film
The round table discussion, featuring Sam Rubin, Pete Hammond, Jeanne Wolf, Carrie Keagan and Mark S. Allen, will premiere on Saturday, December 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/03/07 - 04:42 PM]
Bravo Partners with Four Leading Digital Cable Operators Bringing Interactive Ad-Supported Voting and Polling to 'Project Runway'
The interactive overlays during "Project Runway," sponsored exclusively by Brother International Corporation, provide a measurable in-program opportunity for the advertiser.

[12/03/07 - 04:41 PM]
Sci Fi's 'Tin Man' Miniseries #1 Telecast in Channel's History
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Sunday, December 2.

[12/03/07 - 04:40 PM]
Promax/Bda, the CW and Blink Launch 2nd Annual College Promo Competition: Making the Cut 2008
This time, students will have the opportunity to submit entries for The CW's "Supernatural," "Gossip Girl" and "Smallville."

[12/03/07 - 03:07 PM]
Game Shows, Popular Reality Series, News Magazines, the Season Premieres of Two Returning Scripted Programs, and the Debut of a New Comedy Join CBS's Primetime Schedule in January and February
Ushering in the New Year is the game show POWER OF 10, reality favorites BIG BROTHER and SURVIVOR, the return of THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE and JERICHO, the series premiere of the comedy THE CAPTAIN and original episodes of 48 HOURS MYSTERY.

[12/03/07 - 02:16 PM]
'Law & Order' and 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' Return to NBC Lineup on Wednesdays in Early January
"Law & Order" resumes with a two-hour season premiere event on Wednesday, January 2 (9-11 p.m. ET), and will continue on Wednesdays starting January 9 (10-11 p.m. ET).

[12/03/07 - 12:49 PM]
VH1's 'Best Year Ever' and 'What Perez Sez: About 2007' Join the Network's Line Up for the Ultimate End-Of-Year Pop Culture Celebration
Also due this month: the season finales of "I Love New York," "America's Most Smartest Model" and "The Shot."

[12/03/07 - 12:47 PM]
GSN Spreads Season's Greetings and Yuletide Cheer with Christmas-Themed Marathon Programming
The stunt includes marathons of "Family Feud" and "Card Sharks."

[12/03/07 - 12:46 PM]
America Will Determine Who Will Be Crowned 'Sunday Best' During the Live Season Finale of BET's Hit Series Tuesday, December 4 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT
The live finale will feature performances by platinum-selling gospel songstress Yolanda Adams and series' host, Kirk Franklin.

[12/03/07 - 12:46 PM]
The "43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards," Country Music's Party of the Year, Will Be Broadcast Sunday, May 18 on the CBS Television Network
This is the first year the special will take place on a Sunday, the third year it will be held at the MGM Grand and the sixth year the show will be held in Las Vegas.

[12/03/07 - 12:44 PM]
CBS Relaunches Online Store at CbsstorE.com Just in Time for the Holidays
The redesigned online store features official fan gear and products - including DVDs, apparel, books, toys and games.

[12/03/07 - 11:28 AM]
Fast Facts for Sunday, December 2, 2007 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 2.

[12/03/07 - 10:43 AM]
FOX Reality Channel Celebrates the Top 25 Hottest Women of Reality TV
"Road Rules" alum Mark Long hosts the special, which airs Saturday, December 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/03/07 - 10:42 AM]
Top Ten Most Amazing Transformation Moments in NBC's 'Biggest Loser' History Featured in Special Episode on Tuesday, December 4 (8-10 P.M. Et) That Also Finds the Last Six Contestants Going Back to Work - at a Pizzeria!
NBC details this week's episode of "The Biggest Loser."

[12/01/07 - 01:59 PM]
ABC Family, Amc, Sci Fi & USA All Book January Premieres
Among the offerings: ABC Family's "Wildfire," AMC's "Breaking Bad," USA's "Monk" and Sci Fi's "Guinea Pig."

[11/30/07 - 10:00 PM]
Très Bien! Is Eliminated from "The Next Great American Band" Competition
FOX details the latest "The Next Great American Band" elimination.

[11/30/07 - 06:20 PM]
Development Update: Week of November 26-30
Updates include: Elizabeth Berkley lines up gigs at CBS and Bravo, Alex Graves to helm FOX's "Fringe" and the usual mix of casting news.

[11/30/07 - 05:41 PM]
NBC Promotes Doug Vaughan to Senior Vice President, Special Programs and Alternative Development, NBC Entertainment While Meredith Ahr Advances to Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, NBC Entertainment
The announcements were made today by Craig Plestis, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, NBC Entertainment, to whom both report.

[11/30/07 - 05:40 PM]
Hallmark Channel Delivers Best November Ever Ranking #6 in Prime Time
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the month of November.

[11/30/07 - 02:38 PM]
In Its 15th Season, "Survivor" Continues Its Time Period Dominance
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, November 29.

[11/30/07 - 01:11 PM]
HBO's 'Def Jam,' 'Maher' to Join 'The Wire,' 'In Treatment' in January
"The Wire" will kick off its fifth - and final - season on Sunday, January 6 at 9:00/8:00c followed by the return of "Jam" that same night at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/30/07 - 12:06 PM]
The "ABC World Premiere Movie Event: A Raisin in the Sun" Has Just Been Selected to Be Screened at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2008
In addition, ABC.com will offer a first look of the trailer of the already acclaimed three-hour film, beginning today.

[11/30/07 - 12:05 PM]
The CW's "Top Model" and Freshman Hit "Gossip Girl" Shine on Final Night of NoV. Sweep
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 28.

[11/30/07 - 11:55 AM]
NBC Announces Exciting Line-Up of Reality Series Premieres in January as New 'American Gladiators' Debuts Along with Brand New Season of 'The Biggest Loser' and Return of Popular Game Show '1 Vs 100'
These series join the previously announced premiere of "The Celebrity Apprentice" on January 3 (9-10 p.m. ET).

[11/29/07 - 06:17 PM]
NBC to Wrap 'Journeyman,' Revive 'Bee' in December
"Bee" will rejoin the network's lineup with full hours on Friday, December 21 and Friday, December 28 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/29/07 - 05:38 PM]
TBS's Popular Late-Night Comedy Series 10 Items Or Less Cuts Ribbon on Second Season Tuesday, JaN. 15
"All of the dialogue in 10 ITEMS OR LESS is improvised," says co-creator/executive producer John Lehr.

[11/29/07 - 05:37 PM]
Hallmark Channel Ranks #4 in Prime Time for Week of NoV. 19-25
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of November 19-25.

[11/29/07 - 05:37 PM]
Heather Eliminated from "America's Next Top Model" on the Cw
The CW details the latest "America's Next Top Model" elimination.

[11/29/07 - 05:33 PM]
ABC Family Will Make One Girl's Fairy Tale Dreams Come True with Their New Reality Series "America's Prom Queen"
The six one-hour episodes will be executive produced by Patty Ivins and Julie Pizzi.

[11/29/07 - 01:38 PM]
D.L. Hughley to Host 'The 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards' on VH1
Nominees will be announced in a live press conference on VH1, Tuesday, December 11 at 8:30am ET/5:30am PT.

[11/29/07 - 01:37 PM]
Samuel L. Jackson to Host Spike TV's 2007 "Video Game Awards"
Also set to appear: Criss Angel, Kurt Angle, Tia Carrere, Tony Hawk, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Matt Leinart, Zachary Levi, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, Dave Navarro, Steve-O and Tila Tequila.

[11/29/07 - 01:36 PM]
The Cast of "The Hills" Ends Season Three with a Bang During "The Hills Finale: Live in Hollywood" Event on December 10 Beginning at 8pm Et
Plus: MTV will fly in up to 40 Hills devotees from the U.S. and Canada as a part of "The Hills Biggest Fan Contest" which asks fans to submit videos on why they are crazy about the series.

[11/29/07 - 01:35 PM]
Bucky Covington Reveals the Final Two Contestants of CMT's National Online Talent Search When "Music City Madness: The Road to CMT" Premieres December 4 on Cmt
The top two contenders will then battle it out in a head-to-head battle at CMT.com, and the winner will be announced Tuesday, December 11.

[11/29/07 - 01:34 PM]
NBC.com and IvillagE.com Partner with 'The Biggest Loser' to Offer Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
The "More You No" section on NBC.com will feature tips from trainer Jillian Michaels and show nutritionist/chef Cheryl Forberg, RD.

[11/29/07 - 01:20 PM]
Debmar-Mercury Partners with New York's Queen of Radio for TV Talk Show
Debmar-Mercury intends to focus exclusively on New York for the initial run of the series before making the series available on a national basis.

[11/29/07 - 11:15 AM]
Family Friendly Programming Forum to Celebrate "The 9th Annual Family Television Awards" Airing Thursday, December 27, 2007, on the CW
Phil Keoghan hosted the evening which will air as a one-hour special on Thursday, December 27 at 9:00/8:00c.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.