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[06/11/08 - 11:10 PM]
Live at the "Battlestar Galactica" Midseason Finale Premiere

[06/11/08 - 05:52 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 11
Updates include: Sarah Paulson named the female lead on ABC's "Cupid" revival; Sharon Lawrence visits ABC's "Motor City"; and Seth Green is set to stop by NBC's "My Name Is Earl."

[06/11/08 - 04:36 PM]
Trace Adkins Performs His Multi-Week Number One Hit "You'Re Gonna Miss This" with the "Nashville Star" Contestants in Week Two of the Competition Monday, June 16
Plus: NBC spins the numbers for Monday, June 9.

[06/11/08 - 04:35 PM]
NBC's Life: Season One Arrives on DVD September 2, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Among the set's extras: deleted scenes, audio commentary and a gag reel.

[06/11/08 - 04:33 PM]
The Office: Season Four Arrives on DVD September 2, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Extras include deleted scenes, a gag reel, outtakes and commentaries with the cast and crew.

[06/11/08 - 04:29 PM]
A Tidal Wave of Action This Summer on Usa!
USA further details its summer slate, including finale dates for its original series.

[06/11/08 - 03:05 PM]
Quick Take for Tuesday, June 10, 2008 (National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 10.

[06/11/08 - 01:58 PM]
We TV Enhances Summer Programming Lineup with Five New Original Specials
The lineup includes "OMG! Sextuplets" (June 18), "Chain Gang Girls" (June 24), "Prince William: Sexy and Single" (July 11), "How to Marry a Prince" (July 11) and "F.L.I.P Mysteries: Women on the Case" (August).

[06/11/08 - 10:50 AM]
NBC Announces All-Star Families Set to Play "The Feud" When 'Celebrity Family Feud' Hosted by Al Roker Premieres on Tuesday, July 1
The lineup includes cast members from "American Gladiators," "The Office," "My Name is Earl," "The Girls Next Door" and "American Chopper."

[06/11/08 - 09:22 AM]
Lifetime Television Continues Expansion of Original Programming Ordering Half-Hour Sitcom 'Rita Rocks'
The series will premiere this fall as part of a one-hour comedy block with the top-rated "Reba."

[06/11/08 - 09:19 AM]
Bravo Announces Development of "Top Chef Junior" and Series Pick-Up for the Untitled "Jean-Christophe Novelli Project"
"Junior" is an eight episode series where teens (likely ages 13 to 16) will compete to see if they have what it takes to become a junior "Top Chef."

[06/11/08 - 12:01 AM]
Chef Gordon Ramsay Names Top 4 Chefs on "Hell's Kitchen"
FOX details the latest "Hell's Kitchen" elimination.

[06/10/08 - 04:27 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Dollhouse" (FOX, Script)

[06/10/08 - 04:27 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Cedric" (ABC)

[06/10/08 - 04:07 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 10
Updates include: Jonathan Ames to be "Bored to Death" for HBO while Twentieth Television orders a pilot for its Al D'Amato court show.

[06/10/08 - 03:09 PM]
Get Your Rock On! MTV to Exclusively Premiere New Movie Musical "The American Mall" from Executive Producers of "High School Musical" Monday, August 11 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
Plus: "The American Mall" movie DVD and soundtrack will be made available to own on Tuesday, August 12.

[06/10/08 - 02:18 PM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of June 2-8
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 2-8.

[06/10/08 - 02:17 PM]
'Cheers' Stars George Wendt and John Ratzenberger Return to NBC to Scout for Talent in Nashville, While Kate Flannery and Brian Baumgartner from 'The Office' Scout for Talent in Minneapolis in the Last of the U.S. Audition Episodes on NBC's 'Last Comic Standing,' Airing Thursday, June 12 (8:30-10 P.M. Et)
Plus on June 19, there will be one additional stop in Miami, the host city for comedians coming in to audition from all over the globe.

[06/10/08 - 02:16 PM]
Lifetime Television's 'Army Wives' Rolls Over Both Broadcast and Basic Cable on Sunday Night
Lifetime further spins the numbers for Sunday, June 8.

[06/10/08 - 02:11 PM]
Quick Take for Monday, June 9, 2008 (National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, June 9.

[06/10/08 - 01:56 PM]
Discovery Channel Presents a Look at Modern Day China in Koppel on Discovery: The People's Republic of Capitalism
The four-part series airs Wednesday, July 9 through Saturday, July 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/10/08 - 12:34 PM]
CBS Makes It Two Straight in Summer
CBS spins the numbers for the week of June 2-8.

[06/10/08 - 12:32 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of June 2, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 2-8.

[06/10/08 - 12:30 PM]
ABC Announces "Wonderful World of Disney" Movies with Special Hosts and Tributes All Summer Long
The lineup includes "Monsters, Inc.," "The Haunted Mansion," "The Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement," "Freaky Friday," "Peter Pan" and "Camp Rock."

[06/10/08 - 11:15 AM]
Arsenio Hall to Headline New Series on MynetworkTV(R)
He'll host the network's "Funniest Moments," to air on Wednesday nights this fall.

[06/10/08 - 11:14 AM]
HGTV's Highest-Rated Premiere / Design Star
HGTV spins the numbers for Sunday, June 8.

[06/10/08 - 11:13 AM]
Get the Real Stories Behind the Legendary Captains and Crew of 'Deadliest Catch' in the New Season of 'After the Catch'
The five-part series will follow "Deadliest Catch" on Tuesdays at 10:00/9:00c starting June 17.

[06/10/08 - 10:35 AM]
MTV PresentS... "Bromance" a Bromantic Comedy from Executive Producer Ryan Seacrest Through His Ryan Seacrest Productions Banner & "The Hills" Star Brody Jenner
The winner will "take home an incredible prize package, move out to Hollywood and secure a spot as the newest member of Jenner's entourage."

[06/10/08 - 10:01 AM]
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Reboots with Season One Marathon Beginning Sunday, August 10, on Fox
All nine episodes from season one will air from August 10-24.

[06/10/08 - 09:58 AM]
VH1 Heads Back to Rehab with DR. Drew Pinsky for a Second Season of 'Celebrity Rehab with DR. Drew'
The new season, consisting of eight one-hour episodes, is slated to premiere in October.

[06/10/08 - 09:57 AM]
CMT Presents the New Hidden Camera Prank Series "Mabe in America" on Friday, July 4 Starring Comedian Tom Mabe
Mabe makes a living "delivering jokes about junk-email, bad customer service, high gas prices and anything else that ticks off Americans."

[06/10/08 - 09:56 AM]
Ted Allen Discovers the Answers Behind Food's Biggest Mysteries in 'Food Detectives'
The series, due on Tuesday, July 29 at 9:00/8:00c, will conduct experiments to find the truth behind the most interesting food myths.

[06/09/08 - 05:21 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 9
Updates include: FX buries "Dirt" after two seasons; Amber Tamblyn to topline ABC's "The Unusuals"; and VH1 looks for "Screams Queens."

[06/09/08 - 02:47 PM]
A&E Greenlights New Original Drama Series 'The Beast' Starring Patrick Swayze & Travis Fimmel
The series will begin production on the 13-one hour episode order this summer in Chicago, and is tentatively slated to premiere in early 2009.

[06/09/08 - 02:45 PM]
Once Again, the 'Army Wives' Command Sunday Night!
Lifetime spins the numbers for Sunday, June 8.

[06/09/08 - 02:44 PM]
Quick Take for Sunday, June 8, 2008 (Fast National Program and Fast Affiliate Time Period - Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, June 8.

[06/09/08 - 02:42 PM]
NBC and State Farm(R) Form Unique Programming and Marketing Partnership for "Nashville Star"
In addition to serving as a primary sponsor for the series, State Farm will be the presenting sponsor for a special "Hometown Concert" episode airing July 21.

[06/09/08 - 02:41 PM]
Musical Performances from the Tony Nominated Broadway Shows "Cry-Baby," "Grease," "Gypsy," "In the Heights," "Passing Strange," "South Pacific," "Sunday in the Park with George" and "Xanadu," as Well as This Year's Musicals "A Catered Affair," "The Little Mermaid" and "Young Frankenstein," Will Be Featured on "The 62nd Annual Tony Awards(R)"
As previously announced, the ceremony will also feature special performances by Tony Award-winning musicals "Rent" and "The Lion King."

[06/09/08 - 02:26 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Starting Under" (FOX)

[06/09/08 - 02:26 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "My Own Worst Enemy" (NBC, Script)

[06/09/08 - 09:40 AM]
Gone Country's Most Beloved Housemates Return in an All New CMT Series, Outsider's Inn
The series, due on August 15, features Maureen McCormick, Bobby Brown and Carnie Wilson as they attempt to run a bed and breakfast in rural east Tennessee.

[06/09/08 - 09:39 AM]
CBS Announces the 12 Teams of Dogs and Their Owners Competing for the Title of "Greatest American Dog," Premiering Thursday, July 10, on the CBS Television Network
The last remaining team will walk away with a $250,000 cash prize and the title of GREATEST AMERICAN DOG.

[06/09/08 - 09:37 AM]
Natasha Bedingfield, Kenny Chesney, Katharine Mcphee, and Jordin Sparks Kick Off NBC's Annual 'Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular,' Friday, July 4th (9-10 P.M. Est)
Natalie Morales and Tiki Barber will co-host the live telecast.

[06/06/08 - 04:28 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 6
Updates include: David Schwimmer to helm parts of HBO's "Little Britain"; Samuel L. Jackson inks first-look deal with CBS Paramount Network Television; and CMT's "Celebrity Championship Wrestling" participants are revealed.

[06/06/08 - 03:16 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Virgin of Akron, Ohio, The" (Lifetime)

[06/06/08 - 03:16 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Madness of Jane, The" (Lifetime)

[06/06/08 - 03:16 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Conspiracy" (Lifetime)

[06/06/08 - 03:14 PM]
CMT Announces Famous Cast of "Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling"
Danny Bonaduce, Todd Bridges, ButterBean, Trishelle Cannatella, Dustin Diamond, Erin Murphy, Dennis Rodman, Frank Stallone, Tiffany and Nikki Ziering will compete to be the "Celebrity All-Star Wrestling Champion."

[06/06/08 - 01:51 PM]
Academy Award-Winners Clint Eastwood and Quentin Tarantino Will Host the Western and Gangster Genres, Respectively, on Afi's 10 Top 10
The three-hour special premieres Tuesday, June 17 at 8:00/7:00c on CBS.

[06/06/08 - 01:49 PM]
On Bravo It's a Week of Finales and Winners
Bravo spins the numbers for Thursday, June 5.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
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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]
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
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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.