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[03/04/08 - 06:08 PM]
Hallmark Channel's Ratings Are No Mystery
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, March 1.

[03/04/08 - 06:07 PM]
AMC Delivers Strong Demo Growth and Ratings Success for February
AMC spins the numbers for the month of February.

[03/04/08 - 05:43 PM]
Development Update: February 29-March 4
Updates include: Bravo to burn off NBC's "quarterlife" on March 9; FOX considers a "Family Guy" spin-off; and the CW pilots "How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls."

[03/04/08 - 05:36 PM]
Hdnet to Premiere Groundbreaking New Comedy Series "The All-For-Nots"
The original comedy series follows a documentary crew filming a fictional indie rock band as they travel the U.S. on an ill-fated, poorly planned, under-funded tour.

[03/04/08 - 03:21 PM]
Jericho and "Big Brother" Add Millions of Viewers Across Multiple Platforms
CBS Interactive Research spins the numbers for February 12-17.

[03/04/08 - 03:18 PM]
All Three Editions of "Big Brother" Post Week-To-Week Increases
CBS spins the numbers for the week of February 25-March 2.

[03/04/08 - 03:16 PM]
CBS Monday Night Comedies Return with Original Episodes, on MondaY. March 17
CBS touts the post-strike return of its four Monday comedies.

[03/04/08 - 02:29 PM]
The CW Network Locks in Midseason Schedule with New Episodes and New Time Periods
Among the changes: "Supernatural" returns to the Thursday line-up (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on April 3.

[03/04/08 - 02:27 PM]
Quick Take for Monday, March 3, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, March 3.

[03/04/08 - 02:21 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of February 25, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 25-March 2.

[03/04/08 - 02:09 PM]
NBC Primetime Ratings Results for the Week of FeB. 25-March 2
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 25-March 2.

[03/04/08 - 02:07 PM]
Bravo Announces Clorox, Toyota and Verizon Wireless as Top Sponsors for "Top Chef: Chicago"
These multi-platform deals provide "an unmatched level of brand exposure through exclusive in-show product integration as well as a major on-air and online presence."

[03/04/08 - 10:12 AM]
New NBC Miniseries 'The Last Templar' to Star Oscar Winner Mira Sorvino and Victor Garber; Four- Hour Television Event Sets Start of Production for April
Sorvino will star as Tess Chaykin, "a Manhattan archaeologist who is drawn into a fast-paced, romantic adventure concerning the lost secrets of the medieval Knights Templar."

[03/04/08 - 08:31 AM]
Nominations Announced for "The 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards," to Be Broadcast Live from Las Vegas Sunday, May 18 on the CBS Television Network
Plus: For the first time in Academy of Country Music history, fans will choose the winner of the Academy's highest honor, Entertainer of the Year.

[03/04/08 - 08:21 AM]
Paris Hilton to Appear as Herself in Guest-Starring Role on NBC's 'My Name Is Earl' in the One-Hour Season Return on April 3
"When we wrote the role of Paris Hilton in the script, we weren't exactly sure who to go with for the role," said "Earl's" Greg Garcia. "But after an exhausting search we finally settled on a relatively unknown actress by the name of Paris Hilton."

[03/03/08 - 06:01 PM]
ESPN Films Established
ESPN will invite 30 filmmakers to each tell a sports-themed story for its "30/30" initiative.

[03/03/08 - 06:00 PM]
Torture! Slander! Starvation! "Kenny VS. Spenny" Is Back on Comedy Central(R) with All New Episodes Debuting Sunday, March 16 at 11:30 P.M.
Upcoming episodes include "Who Can Produce the Best Viral Video?," "Who Do Gay Guys Like More?" and "First Guy to Stop Singing Loses."

[03/03/08 - 05:59 PM]
Additional Ticket Opportunities for the "2008 CMT Music Awards" Available Monday, March 3
Additional ticket packages will be available via an online auction from CMT's pro-social initiative, CMT ONE COUNTRY.

[03/03/08 - 05:58 PM]
CMT's Hit Series "Gone Country" Finale Airing This Friday, March 7
Host John Rich will crown a winner from Bobby Brown, Carnie Wilson, Dee Snider, Diana DeGarmo, Julio Iglesias Jr., Maureen McCormick and Sisqó.

[03/03/08 - 04:02 PM]
March Mania Hits BET with the Premiere of New Original and Returning Series and Specials
The cable channel will roll out two new original series, two reunion specials and more this month.

[03/03/08 - 04:01 PM]
Doritos and MTV Announce Casting Call for Spicy Girls and Sweet Guys for New Reality Dating Series
The semi-finalists will be chronicled in an on-air micro-series premiering on April 18, and the winning couple will be featured in a national commercial.

[03/03/08 - 03:59 PM]
NBC Continues Its Search for the Next 'Nashville Star' Beginning March 8; Singer Songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus Has Been Tapped to Host
"Star," which has wrapped up its regional search, will now move on to the final four national calls.

[03/03/08 - 03:56 PM]
Exclusive Props and Memorabilia from NBC's Hottest Shows to Be Featured in Live Online Auction
The live online auction includes items from "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," "Law & Order," "Heroes," "30 Rock," and "Friday Night Lights."

[03/03/08 - 03:47 PM]
Emmy-Award Winning Special "Idol Gives Back" Returns Wednesday, April 9, on Fox
This year's event will feature Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend and Snoop Dogg.

[03/03/08 - 02:02 PM]
Fast Facts for Sunday, March 2, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 2.

[03/03/08 - 12:25 PM]
The CW Announces Early Pickups of Series
"Gossip Girl," "One Tree Hill," "Smallville," "Supernatural," "Everybody Hates Chris" and "America's Next Top Model" will all return next season.

[03/03/08 - 11:50 AM]
Jeff Daniels and Marlee Matlin Star in "Sweet Nothing in My Ear," a New "Hallmark Hall of Fame" Presentation to Be Broadcast Sunday, April 20 on the CBS Television Network
The original movie revolves around a married couple dealing with separate realities when their only child loses his ability to hear.

[03/03/08 - 11:48 AM]
Spike TV and Total Nonstop Action (Tna) Wrestling Take 'Tna Impact!' Live for the First Time
Said broadcast will air on Thursday, March 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) from Universal Studios Orlando.

[03/03/08 - 11:34 AM]
Lifetime Television's "Your Mama Don't Dance" Kicks Up Ratings Heels in Series Premiere with Double-Digit Growth in W18-34, W18-49 and W25-54 Powered by 1.6 Million Total Viewers
Lifetime spins the numbers for Friday, February 29.

[03/03/08 - 09:14 AM]
Noted Directors John Landis, Darren Bousman, Ronny Yu Signed to Direct 'Fear Itself,' NBC's Upcoming New Suspense and Horror Anthology Series from Lionsgate and Industry Entertainment
Plus: Brandon Routh, Shiri Appleby, Elisabeth Moss, Cynthia Watros, Eric Roberts and John Billingsley sign on to appear in the anthology series.

[03/03/08 - 09:12 AM]
TruTV Unveils Dynamic Programming Slate of Insightful, High-Impact "Actuality" Series
Among the projects greenlit to series: BLACK GOLD, which delves into the dangerous world of oil drilling; and MAN VS. CARTOON, with a team of experts putting Wile E. Coyote's gadgets and schemes to real-world tests.

[03/03/08 - 09:09 AM]
TNT Plans Dramatic Increase in Original Programming, Setting the Stage for a Major Primetime Shift
14 series in the works include efforts from Ridley Scott, Mark Burnett, Steven Bochco, Robert Redford and John Sacret Young.

[03/03/08 - 09:07 AM]
Top-Rated TBS Builds on Success with a Development Slate of Primetime Sitcoms and Late-Night Projects
Slate features projects from Robert Townsend, Elaine Pope, Betty Thomas, Dave Caplan, The Jim Henson Company, Mark Wolper and Brian Hargrove.

[03/03/08 - 09:06 AM]
Turner Entertainment Networks to Unveil Aggressive Programming Slates During Broadcast Upfronts
On May 14 at 9:30 a.m., the company will stage its annual programming presentation for advertisers, making a pitch during the same week as broadcasters.

[03/03/08 - 09:04 AM]
Experience High School All Over Again with TVlanD.com's 'Digital Yearbook' in Support of Network's New Original Series, High School Reunion
Plus: after the series on-air run, TVLAND.COM will offer seven original mini-sodes shot on location in Dallas chronicling the cast's actual high school reunion.

[03/03/08 - 09:03 AM]
Award-Winning Series Everybody Hates Chris to Join Nick at Nite's Line-Up, Fall 2009
The deal with CBS Television Distribution includes a four-year license period for a minimum of four seasons (80 episodes).

[02/29/08 - 03:45 PM]
USA Network Reclaims Sunday Nights This Summer with New Original Series 'In Plain Sight' and All-New Episodes of Returning Favorite 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'
"In Plain Sight," originally set to launch on April 24, will now bow on Sunday, June 8 after the return of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

[02/29/08 - 11:19 AM]
Off-Network Value May Save ABC's 'Jim,' NBC's 'Scrubs'
NBC's "Scrubs" may live on after all, just not on NBC.

[02/28/08 - 09:00 PM]
Robbie Carrico, Alexandréa Lushington, Alaina Whitaker and Jason Yeager Are Eliminated from the "American Idol" Competition
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[02/28/08 - 04:20 PM]
Universal Hd Is High Impact Television with Notable Films Throughout the Month of March
"This March, our viewers will see some of the greatest films as they've never seen them before - in 1080i high definition," said NBC Universal Cale's Dan Harrison.

[02/28/08 - 04:17 PM]
Sleuth Network Delivers A-List Femme Fatales and Double Features in March
Additionally this March, Sleuth gives viewers the fourth seasons of two favorite shows: "Magnum, P.I." and "Profiler."

[02/28/08 - 04:15 PM]
Gaining Steam, "Top Model" Struts to Second in Adults 18-34 and Women Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 27.

[02/28/08 - 04:12 PM]
March Marks Chiller's One Year Anniversary
"Strange World," "Freakylinks" and "The Others" are among the network's highlights for the month.

[02/28/08 - 04:11 PM]
Chiller Brings Back 'Dare to Direct' Contest for 2008
The "Dare to Direct Contest" challenges fans to get creative and compete for great prizes and a chance to be featured on "Chiller's Dare to Direct Film Festival."

[02/28/08 - 04:10 PM]
Big Brother Houseguests Send Alex and Amanda Packing!
CBS details the latest "Big Brother" elimination.

[02/28/08 - 03:58 PM]
Development Update: February 26-28
Updates include: NBC's "The Real Wedding Crashers" and ABC's "Day Break" find off-network homes; CBS greenlights three drama pilots; and Tyra Banks will team with Ashton Kutcher for a new ABC series.

[02/28/08 - 03:30 PM]
MTV's "Made" Goes Where It Has Never Gone Before
The series will wrap its eighth season with three new episodes premiering on Saturday, March 8th from 10am - 1pm ET/PT.

[02/28/08 - 12:34 PM]
ABC Announces Early Pick-Ups of Alternative Series for 2008-2009 Season
"America's Funniest Home Videos," "Dancing with the Stars," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," "Supernanny" and "Wife Swap" will all return next season.

[02/28/08 - 11:43 AM]
A&E Network's Flip This House Returns for a 4th Season Introducing New Casts in Los Angeles and Atlanta
The new season premieres at a new time - 11:00/10:00c - on Saturday, March 15.

[02/28/08 - 11:15 AM]
Heroes Original Television Soundtrack Set for March 18 Release
In addition, "Heroes" executive producer/director Allan Arkush has crafted five unique music video podcasts that will be exclusively available for free download on Zune Marketplace.







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[04/16/24 - 12:00 PM]
CBS Leads Broadcast with 14 of Top 20 Non-Sports Programs
CBS has led the four broadcasters since its February new season premieres, winning six nights a week (Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday).

[04/16/24 - 10:49 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Original Movie "The Bad Orphan" Starring Betsy Brandt and Chloe Coco Chapman
Mark Taylor and Eve Edwards also star in the film.

[04/16/24 - 10:29 AM]
Prime Video Orders "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" from MGM Alternative with Three Time Super Bowl Champion Travis Kelce Set to Host
The 20-episode order is a spinoff of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" and is being produced by MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios.

[04/16/24 - 09:31 AM]
Screen Actors Guild Awards Sets Date for 2025
The two-hour ceremony will stream live Sunday, February 23, 2025 on Netflix at 8 p.m. (ET) / 5 p.m. (PT).

[04/16/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "A Man in Full" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Facing relentless foes and sudden bankruptcy, an Atlanta real estate tycoon must claw his way back to the top when his empire begins to crumble.

[04/16/24 - 08:56 AM]
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Is Most-Watched Non-New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball" Game in Six Years
The San Diego Padres 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 14 delivered an average audience of nearly two million viewers (1,961,000) on ESPN, according to Nielsen.

[04/16/24 - 08:53 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Apr. 8: "3 Body Problem" Spends Third Week at #1
"The Gentlemen" claimed third place (3.7M views) in its sixth week and sent sales for posh fashion skyrocketing.

[04/16/24 - 08:23 AM]
New HGTV Series "Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?" Will Inspire Bargain Buyers to Take on and Reimagine Dreamy Older Homes
During the eight-episode season, the Finkelsteins will take potential buyers on tours of two listings - from traditional styles such as Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Tudor and Queen Anne to out-of-the-box ones like a church and a firehouse - that are brimming with history and unique architecture.

[04/16/24 - 08:09 AM]
Video: "Hacks" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Max
Make sure you get her good side.

[04/16/24 - 08:03 AM]
Drew and Jonathan Scott Stake Their Resources and Reputation to Back Struggling Property Investors in New HGTV Series "Backed by the Bros" Premiering Wednesday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The 10-episode season will show another side of the Brothers - proven real estate moguls who know a good investment when they see one - as they relinquish total control of renovations to advise bewildered entrepreneurs, short-term rental owners and residential developers on high-stakes investment properties.

[04/16/24 - 08:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces New Thriller "Down Cemetery Road," Starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson
Thompson plays struggling Oxford private eye Zoë Boehm, alongside Wilson as Sarah Tucker, who becomes obsessed with the whereabouts of a child she believes to have gone missing.

[04/16/24 - 07:32 AM]
Paramount+ Teams Up with National Park Foundation as First-Ever Official Streaming Partner
The collaboration will kick off this Earth Day on April 22.

[04/16/24 - 07:02 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Hits Highest Prime Viewership This Year - Driven by TNT Sports' NCAA Men's Final Four Coverage - with Nearly a 70 Percent Share Among Adults on Saturday, April 6
In total TV primetime that night, WBD's popular lifestyle, entertainment, sports and news brands secured a 54 percent share among Adults 18-49 and a 51 percent share among Adults 25-54.

[04/16/24 - 07:00 AM]
BET Media Group Extends Multi-Year Content Partnership with Tyler Perry Through 2028
The pact includes new seasons of "Sistas," "The Oval," "Assisted Living," "House of Payne," "Zatima," "Bruh," "All the Queen's Men" as well as the new scripted series "Route 187."

[04/16/24 - 05:55 AM]
Netflix and MVP Announce Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano to Stream Exclusively on Netflix on July 20th
Taylor vs. Serrano 2 will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from the 80,000-seat capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.