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[05/28/08 - 05:20 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 28
Updates include: David E. Kelley heads to Warner Bros. Television; James D'Arcy is the first to board FOX's "Virtuality"; and MTV to follow rapper T.I.'s life before prison.

[05/28/08 - 04:38 PM]
Spike Digital Entertainment Unveils New SpikE.com
The site marks the full integration of two popular MTVN Web properties: SpikeTV.com and viral video pioneer IFILM.

[05/28/08 - 04:37 PM]
Sci Fi Has Best May Ever Across Key Measures
Sci Fi spins the numbers for the month of May.

[05/28/08 - 01:24 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Shark Week" Returns July 27-August 1, 2008 at 9pm ET/PT
The annual event kicks off with the two-hour "MythBusters Shark Special" on Sunday, July 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/28/08 - 12:09 PM]
VH1 Presents a Slate of All-New Series, Events, Documentaries and Specials for Summer 2008
Newcomers include "Brooke Knows Best," "Glam God with Vivica A. Fox," "I Love Money," "I Love The Millennium," "I Want To Work For Diddy," "Luke's Parental Advisory," "New York Goes To Hollywood" and "The Cho Show."

[05/28/08 - 12:07 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of May 19, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of May 19-25.

[05/28/08 - 12:06 PM]
Ten American Players Announced for "I Survived a Japanese Game Show," Premiering Tuesday, June 24 on Abc
The final winner will take home $250,000.

[05/28/08 - 12:04 PM]
CBS Has 7 of the Top 10 Scripted Programs for the Third Straight Week
CBS spins the numbers for the week of May 19-25.

[05/28/08 - 12:02 PM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of May 19-25
NBC spins the numbers for the week of May 19-25.

[05/28/08 - 12:01 PM]
NBC's "American Gladiators" Goes Green and "Hulks Out" with Special "The Incredible Hulk"-Themed Episode Monday, June 9
Fans will get an exclusive, never-before-seen clip from the upcoming "Hulk" film before the final contestants battle it out in the Eliminator.

[05/28/08 - 12:00 PM]
Nationally Syndicated Series "Lyons & Bailes Reel Talk" Teams with CelebrityeverythinG.com for Online Venture
Co-hosts Jeffrey Lyons and Alison Bailes will be contributing "their vast movie knowledge and expertise on an ongoing basis" to the site, which was launched last fall.

[05/28/08 - 11:59 AM]
Bravo Marks Highest Rated May Ever and on Pace for 11th Quarter of Growth
Bravo spins the numbers for the month of May.

[05/28/08 - 11:58 AM]
Oxygen Honors Legendary Director Sydney Pollack with Special Airing of Classic 1973 Film "The Way We Were"
The film, starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, will air this Sunday, June 1 at 1 p.m. (ET/PT).

[05/28/08 - 10:33 AM]
Bunim-Murray Productions Casting for Season Three of Oxygen's Hit Reality Series the Bad Girls Club
The company will hold its first casting call for the new season on Saturday, May 31 in New York City.

[05/28/08 - 07:11 AM]
A&E Network(R) to Launch First Scripted Drama Series in More Than Six Years
On Tuesday, July 15, at 10pm ET/PT, A&E Network will launch its first original scripted drama series in more than six years.

[05/28/08 - 06:48 AM]
Statement on Agreement with Aftra
"As a result of compromise and creativity by both parties, we reached an agreement that makes the new media framework work for all actors," says the AMPTP's statement.

[05/28/08 - 12:01 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "All-Nighters" (CBS)

[05/28/08 - 12:01 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Mentalist, The" (CBS)

[05/27/08 - 03:56 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 27
Updates include: Alan Ball to spearhead HBO's "Bad Girls" import; ABC completes "Five Year Plan" casting; and Media Rights Capital sets midseason plans for The CW.

[05/27/08 - 03:25 PM]
4.8 Million Viewers Have Been Infected by A&E's 'The Andromeda Strain'
A&E spins the numbers for Monday, May 26.

[05/27/08 - 03:13 PM]
Odyssey Marine Exploration Shipwreck Expeditions to Become World Premiere Series on Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel expects to premiere the 11-part High Definition (HD) series to worldwide audiences in 2009.

[05/27/08 - 02:08 PM]
Abc, Cbs, NBC Announce Historic Collaboration to 'Stand Up to Cancer'
The trio will each donate one hour of simultaneous commercial-free primetime for a nationally televised fundraising event to air on Friday, September 5.

[05/27/08 - 12:53 PM]
Soapnet Orders Second Season of Record-Setting Original Series "General Hospital: Night Shift," a Franchise Extension of ABC's Top Rated Daytime Drama "General Hospital"
Production will begin in June and the series will premiere in July and air Tuesdays at 11:00 p.m.

[05/27/08 - 12:27 PM]
Quick Take for Monday, May 26, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, May 26.

[05/27/08 - 12:25 PM]
Cameron Mathison and Sherri Shepherd to Host "The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," Live, June 20 on ABC
Plus: ABC will preview SOAPnet's new original scripted series, "MVP," following the event at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/27/08 - 12:15 PM]
Media Rights Capital Announces Fall Line-Up for Original Sunday Night Primetime Slate to Air on the Cw
The block will launch with a one-hour narrative reality show, a half-hour family comedy and two one-hour long dramas.

[05/27/08 - 09:44 AM]
CMT Acquires the Rights to Second Run of NBC's "Nashville Star"
The series will regularly encore Fridays at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[05/27/08 - 08:53 AM]
Ion Television Injects "Er" Into Primetime Lineup with All-Star Marathon Kickoff
The series will join the network on Monday, June 9 with a four-day marathon.

[05/27/08 - 12:01 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Suspect" (ABC)

[05/27/08 - 12:01 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Life on Mars" (ABC, Original Pilot)

[05/23/08 - 05:22 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 23
Updates include: "24" prequel adds trio; Kelsey Grammer to head ABC's "Roman's Empire"; and Ron Perlman signs up for FX's "Sons of Anarchy."

[05/23/08 - 03:10 PM]
TLC Goes Searching for the Master of Dance
The Joey Lawrence-hosted series will now premiere on Monday, June 9 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/23/08 - 11:25 AM]
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show to Return to the CBS Television Network in Fall 2008
This year's show will take place at the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

[05/23/08 - 11:23 AM]
Quick Take for Thursday, May 22, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 22.

[05/23/08 - 11:09 AM]
Law & Order: Criminal Intent to Return to USA for Eighth Season
16 new episodes will roll out during the 2008-09 season.

[05/23/08 - 09:51 AM]
Sleuth Enters Into Summer with Big Laughs and Veteran Crimefighters in June
A special Father's Day marathon gives dads "a chance to relax and watch some of the toughest dads in the business hard at work."

[05/23/08 - 09:50 AM]
Chiller Kicks Off Summertime in June with Summer Camp Classics and a Terrifying Salute to June Weddings
Chiller favorite Adrian Pasdar ("Heroes") returns in June with a three-hour marathon of "Profit" on Sunday, June 29 from 5-8pm and 12-3am ET.

[05/23/08 - 09:44 AM]
Uni Hd Is Bringing Sexy Back in June to Kick Off Summer
"Sexy Summer Sundays" sizzle up summer beginning June 8 with the premieres of "South Beach" and "Sex, Love and Secrets."

[05/23/08 - 09:40 AM]
Generation O Delivers Oxygen Its Most Successful Month in Primetime in May
Oxygen spins the numbers for the month of May.

[05/23/08 - 09:18 AM]
NBC Reveals Fall Series Premiere Dates
Plus: "America's Toughest Jobs" gets bumped up to the fall and "Kath & Kim" heads to Thursdays.

[05/23/08 - 01:50 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Fringe" (FOX)

[05/23/08 - 01:50 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Cure, The" (FOX)

[05/22/08 - 06:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 22
Updates include: MyNetworkTV formalizes fall slate; CCH Pounder heads to Sci Fi's "Warehouse 13"; and Eriq La Salle is set to star in a Hallmark original.

[05/22/08 - 03:09 PM]
FOX Broadcasting Company, 19 Entertainment and Dick Clark Productions Announce Sponsors for Fourth Season of "So You Think You Can Dance"
Unilever's Snuggle fabric conditioner and Wrigley's Extra Fruit Sensations gum will be this season's official sponsors.

[05/22/08 - 02:23 PM]
The Battle Is Back! MTV Serves Up Season Two of "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" Beginning Thursday, June 19 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
Plus: Viewers will get a front row seat as the top 10 dance crews are selected during MTV's Live Casting Special on Saturday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. ET/tape delayed PT.

[05/22/08 - 01:22 PM]
Production Has Begun on ABC's Summer Series "Wipeout," Where Fearless Contestants Compete on the Wildest Obstacle Course Ever Seen on TV
John Henson and John Anderson will host the series, which premieres Tuesday, June 24 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/22/08 - 01:21 PM]
Louis J. Horvitz to Direct "60th Annual Primetime Emmy(R) Awards," Airing Sunday, September 21 on Abc
In February Horvitz directed "The 80th Annual Academy Awards," marking his 12th year at the helm of the Oscars.

[05/22/08 - 01:20 PM]
Disney-ABC Television Group's Emmy and Webby Award-Winning ABC.com Full Episode Player to Add New Customization and Enhanced Viewing Features This Fall
The new player will feature "a completely redesigned user interface and will incorporate several enhancements to allow for user customization, interactivity and improved viewing capabilities."

[05/22/08 - 01:06 PM]
Sam Neill ('The Tudors,' 'Jurassic Park'), Sean Bean ('The Lord of the Rings') and Joss Ackland ('Lethal Weapon 2') to Join the Cast of NBC's New Fall Adventure Drama Series 'Crusoe'
The trio joins the previously announced Philip Winchester and Anna Walton.

[05/22/08 - 10:50 AM]
June Is Jam Packed with 'Instant' Gratification as the N Premieres Final Season of Instant Star and Launches the Hit Teen Comedy That '70s Show
"That '70s Show" will air nightly with two back-to-back episodes at 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight (ET) starting June 30.







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[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 4 - The Critters of "Swapped" Soar to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
The pursuit of justice is action-packed in "Man on Fire," which set the English TV list ablaze at No. 1 with 12.6 million views.

[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App
The special will also air Sunday, May 17 at 8pm ET on CNN, just days before the highly anticipated finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM]
BET Greenlights Manny Halley Productions' "Lot Patrol," A Star-Studded Mockumentary Comedy Series
A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives.

[05/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Will Air a Repeat on Thursday, May 21, The Night of the Final Telecast of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
"The Tonight Show" will air an all-new episode on Friday, May 22, featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and musical guest Maluma.

[05/12/26 - 11:00 AM]
AspireTV to Premiere "City Eats: Charleston" This June
The series is a culinary journey through one of America's most historic and flavor-rich cities, hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin.

[05/12/26 - 10:36 AM]
Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," Renewed for a Fifth Season on AMC Global Media's Acorn TV
Filming is currently underway in Gozo and Malta.

[05/12/26 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Exclusive First Look at Groundbreaking New Original Unscripted Series "This Is Poly" Premiering Friday, May 29 on We TV and All Reality
The eight-episode series takes a first-of-its-kind look at the world of polyamory, following the lives of five wildly different polycules, interconnected groups of people in polyamorous relationships.

[05/12/26 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Announces Fall 2026 Primetime Schedule
For the first time in ABC history, the network has renewed their entire scripted lineup and, for the second year in a row, will increase their original scripted slate in midseason with the addition of new series "The Rookie: North."

[05/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Hallmark Christmas Experience Announces Biggest Talent Lineup Yet and Brand-New, Immersive Ways to Make Holiday Memories
The annual tradition brings the world of Hallmark to life - and this year, there are new opportunities to step even further into the Christmas magic.

[05/12/26 - 07:30 AM]
Video: "Every Year After" Leaves the Light On for the Love Story of the Summer in Newly Released Trailer
The series will debut all episodes on June 10, with an eight-episode season, and will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[05/12/26 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Rick and Morty" - Season 9: Trailer #2 - Adult Swim
Season nine premieres Sunday, May 24 on Adult Swim.

[05/12/26 - 07:01 AM]
"The Voice" Announces Grammy Award Winning Music Icon Queen Latifah as a Coach for Season 30
Queen Latifah and Riley Green will join returning coaches Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine.