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[11/04/08 - 06:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 4
Updates include: Jennifer Westfeldt and David Sutcliffe say "Then Again" for the Hallmark Channel.

[11/04/08 - 02:59 PM]
Human Wrecking Balls Set to Demolish the Airwaves When New Series Premieres Wednesday, November 12 on G4
The premiere follows "Ninja Fest 3" on Wednesday, November 12 from 6:00-10:30pm ET/PT.

[11/04/08 - 02:58 PM]
Gossip Girl Grows as the CW Wins Monday with Young Women for 8th Time This Season
The CW spins the numbers for Monday, November 3.

[11/04/08 - 02:57 PM]
Toby Keith Movie "Beer for My Horses" Finds Sweet Success on Cmt
CMT spins the numbers for Sunday, November 2.

[11/04/08 - 02:55 PM]
Monday Night Football - "Wins the Night" for Third Time
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, November 3.

[11/04/08 - 01:29 PM]
The Votes Are in and 'Saturday Night Live Presidential Bash 2008' Is the #1 Show of the Night in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, November 3.

[11/04/08 - 01:25 PM]
'The Office,' '30 Rock,' 'Heroes' and 'Sunday Night Football' Pace NBC's Primetime Week of OcT. 27-NoV. 2
NBC spins the numbers for the week of October 27-November 2.

[11/04/08 - 01:24 PM]
New Discovery Channel Series 'Wreckreation Nation' Celebrates America's Most Unique and Ingenius Pasttimes
"Last Comic Standing's" Dave Mordal hosts the series, due in January.

[11/04/08 - 01:22 PM]
ABC Turns in Its Strongest Results in 5 Weeks, Since Season-Premiere Week
ABC spins the numbers for the week of October 27-November 2.

[11/04/08 - 01:20 PM]
CBS Makes It Five Straight Weekly Wins
CBS spins the numbers for the weeek of October 27-November 2.

[11/04/08 - 11:23 AM]
Deal Or No Deal Rises to Record Ratings
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of October 20-26.

[11/04/08 - 09:43 AM]
The Big Bang Theory Delivers Its Largest Audience Ever
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, November 3.

[11/04/08 - 09:40 AM]
Bravo Announces Diet DR. Pepper, the Glad Products Company, Quaker, Swanson Broth and Toyota as Top Sponsors for "Top Chef: New York"
"Top Chef: Chicago" was ranked No. 1 "in program engagement among all measured Wednesday primetime regularly scheduled cable programs, according to Nielsen IAG Media Research."

[11/04/08 - 07:00 AM]
New Drama Series, 'The Bridge' Joins CTV Production Slate
Aaron Douglas stars in the series, "an unflinching look at the struggle street cops face as they not only battle criminals - but also their own bosses - in order to protect society and, ultimately, themselves."

[11/04/08 - 06:58 AM]
CTV Partners with FOX Studios for New Canadian Drama Series
Ron Livingston stars in the project, from executive producers James Parriott and Michael Edelstein.

[11/03/08 - 06:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 3
Updates include: Brooke Smith exits "Grey's Anatomy"; "Heroes" drops two co-executive producers; and ABC eyes a "King of the Hill" transplant from FOX.

[11/03/08 - 04:17 PM]
Patrick Swayze Celebrates the Holiday Season in ABC Family's "Christmas in Wonderland," Premiering on Saturday, December 20th
Tim Curry, Carmen Electra and Chris Kattan also star in the original film.

[11/03/08 - 04:16 PM]
ABC Family's "13 Nights of Halloween 2008" Scares Up Event-Best Deliveries in Total Viewers and Core 18-34 and 12-34 Demographics
ABC Family spins the numbers for October 19-31.

[11/03/08 - 03:29 PM]
Sci Fi Has Best Halloween Ever with Ghost Hunters Live!
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Friday, October 31.

[11/03/08 - 02:56 PM]
An Unconventional Life Is the Only One Worth Living Academy Award(R) Winner Ellen Burstyn and Academy Award(R) Nominee Ellen Page Star in 'The Stone Angel' a Hallmark Channel World Television Premiere November 13
Dylan Baker and Cole Houser also star in the film, based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Laurence.

[11/03/08 - 01:56 PM]
G4 Presents "Ninja Fest 3" on Wednesday, November 12, Including Five New Episodes of "Ninja Warrior" and "Attack of the Show" Tokyo Special
G4 premieres the nightlong programming event "Ninja Fest 3" on Wednesday, November 12 from 6:00-10:30 PM, ET/PT.

[11/03/08 - 01:55 PM]
ABC Is No. 1 Across Key Women for 6th Straight Sunday
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, November 2.

[11/03/08 - 11:24 AM]
FOX Goes Public with Secret Millionaires
The "inspirational" new unscripted series premieres Wednesday, Dec. 3 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

[11/03/08 - 11:23 AM]
FOX Salutes "American Dad" for Another Season
The network confirms the show's pickup for a fifth production cycle.

[11/03/08 - 11:22 AM]
Clock Is Set for the Highly Anticipated Return of "24"
The new season will once again premiere with a special two-night, four-hour event Sunday, Jan. 11 and Monday, Jan. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

[11/03/08 - 11:07 AM]
Live Performaces by Chart-Topping Artists 50 Cent, Ludacris and Katy Perry Ring in the New Year with Carson Daly Wednesday, December 31 on Nbc
"NBC's Carson Daly New Year's Eve tradition has increased its rating each year it's been on the air," said NBC's Rick Ludwin.

[11/03/08 - 10:30 AM]
Disney-ABC Television Group's ABC.com Presents "The Countdown to Country Music's Biggest Night," Exclusive Coverage Leading Up to "The 42nd Annual Cma Awards" on Abc
ABC Digital Media will produce a daily show for the nine days prior to the CMA Awards, hosted by Chuck Wicks, Jake Owen and former Miss Tennessee, Ashley Eicher.

[11/03/08 - 10:28 AM]
ABC Goes Country with Programming and Appearances Leading Up to the "The 42nd Annual Cma Awards"
Among the stunts: Brad Paisley and Julianne Hough to perform on the November 11 episode of "Dancing with the Stars."

[11/03/08 - 10:27 AM]
Miley & Billy Ray Cyrus to Present an Award on "The 42nd Annual Cma Awards"
Plus: Jason Aldean, Martina McBride and James Otto to perform; and Heidi Newfield, Darius Rucker, Josh Turner and Lee Ann Womack added as presenters.

[11/03/08 - 09:50 AM]
NBC Gives Full-Season Pickup to Freshman Comedy 'Kath & Kim'
"'Kath & Kim' is a show we love and believe in," said NBC's Teri Weinberg.

[11/03/08 - 09:30 AM]
Sunday Night Football Powers NBC to Victory
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, November 2.

[11/03/08 - 09:13 AM]
New U.S. Premiere Season of BBC America's Top Gear
The "Top Gear Winter Olympics Special" will premiere on December 8 with season 11 following on December 15.

[11/03/08 - 12:57 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "24: Redemption" (FOX)

[11/01/08 - 01:11 PM]
They'Re the Biggest, the Most Powerful, the Most Awesome Trains in HistorY... Extreme Trains
The eight-part series airs Tuesdays at 10:00/9:00c starting November 11.

[10/31/08 - 06:07 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 31
Updates include: Alison Pill reports for HBO's "In Treatment"; Bradley Whitford and Romany Malco to topline NBC's "Off Duty"; and Willie Garson joins USA's "White Collar."

[10/31/08 - 03:10 PM]
Smallville and "Supernatural" on the Rise, Performing at Or Near Season Highs
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, October 30.

[10/31/08 - 03:09 PM]
'The Beast' Will Premiere in January '09 on A&E
Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel star in the drama, due next year.

[10/31/08 - 12:54 PM]
'30 Rock' Sets New Series Highs in 18-49 and Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 30.

[10/31/08 - 12:16 PM]
ABC Takes Second on Thursday in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 30.

[10/31/08 - 12:05 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Brotherhood" (Showtime, Season Three)

[10/31/08 - 11:13 AM]
ABC Gives "Samantha" an (Almost) Full Season
ABC has given its returning comedy "Samantha Who?" an extra Halloween treat - seven additional episodes.

[10/31/08 - 11:03 AM]
CBS Opens the November Sweep with a Thursday Win in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, October 30.

[10/31/08 - 09:23 AM]
Unexplained with George Noory Returns on Sci Fi Channel in November
The weeklong stunt airs Sunday, November 16 through Thursday, November 20 at 11:00PM (ET/PT).

[10/30/08 - 06:31 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 30
Updates include: Courteney Cox and Bill Lawrence move into "Cougar Town" at ABC; Emily Rose to topline USA's "Operating Instructions"; and Lennon Parham lands the female lead on FOX's "Boldly Going Nowhere."

[10/30/08 - 05:09 PM]
Hill Out, "Dad" in FOX's Animated Future
FOX has renewed "American Dad" for a fifth production cycle while "King of the Hill's" upcoming 13th edition will be its last.

[10/30/08 - 03:37 PM]
Bravo Picks Up "The Fashion Show"
The winner, as chosen by viewers, will have their designs sold by a retailer.

[10/30/08 - 03:35 PM]
Bravo Expands Its Arts and Culture Slate with New Development
The potential series include "Fashionality," "Celebrity Sew-Off," "Double Exposure," "Polo" and "The Dubai Project."

[10/30/08 - 02:59 PM]
CMT Presents a Reason to Stay Home for the Holidays with an Abundance of Holiday-Themed Programming
The network's upcoming highlights include "Larry the Cable Guy's Star Studded Christmas Extravaganza" and "The 12 Days of Redneck Christmas."

[10/30/08 - 02:29 PM]
Barack Obama Spurs "The Daily Show" to New Viewership Heights with 3.6 Million Viewers
Comedy Central spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 29.

[10/30/08 - 02:09 PM]
Discovery Channel's 'Jfk: Inside the Target Car' Employs State of the Art Forensic Science That Yields Definitive Proof: The Fatal Shot Was Fired from the Texas School Book Depository
The one-hour special airs Sunday, November 16 at 9:00/8:00c.







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[05/19/26 - 12:31 PM]
Bravo's "Summer House" First-Ever Three-Part Reunion Begins Tuesday, May 26 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Uncensored and extended versions of all three parts will be available to stream next day on Peacock.

[05/19/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for "Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal"
All three episodes will be available to stream at launch on Tuesday, June 2.

[05/19/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 11 - "The Roast of Kevin Hart" Heats Up to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
True crime audiences also streamed the second season of "Worst Ex Ever," which rose to the No. 2 spot on the English TV list with 8.1 million views.

[05/19/26 - 11:46 AM]
Netflix Forges Creative Partnership with Powerhouse Animation Duo Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath
As part of the multi-year deal, the duo will develop animated series and films exclusively for Netflix, with first-look rights for live action projects.

[05/19/26 - 11:36 AM]
Tia Mowry Returns to Lifetime to Star and Executive Produce New "Ripped from the Headlines" Thriller "Single Black Tenant" Premiering on June 27
The movie, inspired by actual events, follows a woman who begins to suspect that the home she thought would save her may ultimately destroy her.

[05/19/26 - 11:03 AM]
TNT Sports' Exclusive 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final Coverage to Begin Thursday, May 21 on TNT, truTV & HBO Max
On the call for the entire series will be Kenny Albert, along with commentary from Eddie Olczyk and Brian Boucher, and reporting from Jackie Redmond.

[05/19/26 - 11:00 AM]
Darius Rucker to Receive the Veterans Voice Award Presented by USAA's Honor Through Action at "The 52nd American Music Awards," Live, Monday, May 25 at 8:00 PM, ET, 5:00 PM, PT on CBS
The award recognizes artists who use their platforms to make meaningful, lasting change in the lives of those who served.

[05/19/26 - 10:56 AM]
Netflix Expands Consumer Products Footprint with Strategic Confectionery and Toy Partnerships
Highlights include naming Moose Toys as the master toy partner for the upcoming animated film "Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory" and musical preschool series "Young MacDonald."

[05/19/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult" Debuts June 1
The three-part documentary series chronicles Hoyt Richards, who, at 16 years old, meets an enigmatic Manhattan socialite on a Nantucket beach and is pulled into his spiritual group, Eternal Values.

[05/19/26 - 10:00 AM]
AMC Global Media Invites Fans Deeper Into the World of "The Vampire Lestat" with New Companion Series, "The Vampire Lestat: After Dark"
Hosted by writer, producer and podcast host Lizzie Bassett, the after show will take fans behind the scenes of each weekly episode of "The Vampire Lestat," featuring interviews with series cast and producers.

[05/19/26 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Starz Debuts Jaw-Dropping Trailer for Fifth and Final Season of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Premiering on Friday, June 12
"Power Book III: Raising Kanan" is a prequel series in the "Power" universe that explores fan-favorite character Kanan Stark's entry into the drug business and his evolution from an innocent teenager into a ruthless kingpin, influenced by his mother's manipulation and deception.

[05/19/26 - 09:18 AM]
ESPN's Exclusive Presentation of the 2026 Stanley Cup Western Conference Final Presented by Geico Takes The Ice Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
ESPN's Western Conference Final coverage is a prelude to the network's exclusive Stanley Cup Final coverage on ABC.

[05/19/26 - 09:11 AM]
Video: "Voicemails for Isabelle" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A young woman's hilariously confessional voicemails to her late sister are unknowingly redirected to a stranger, who begins to fall in love from afar.

[05/19/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer for Season 3 of "Capture"
Don't believe everything you see.

[05/19/26 - 08:05 AM]
It's a Snoopy Summer! Apple TV Announces an All-New Slate of Peanuts Programming
Highlights include a second season of beloved musical "Camp Snoopy" to debut on Friday, June 26 and a brand new special, "Snoopy Presents: There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy," premiering on Friday, July 31.