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[03/30/09 - 06:08 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 30
Updates include: leads set for CBS's "Waiting to Die"; ABC orders "Diamonds," "The Shark Tank"; and Mary Steenburgen to find "Happiness" at CBS.

[03/30/09 - 04:37 PM]
FOX to Pair "Love," "Kitchen" This Summer
Newcomer "More to Love" will launch on Tuesday, July 28 at 9:00/8:00c following "Hell's Kitchen," network sources revealed this afternoon.

[03/30/09 - 04:36 PM]
HBO Books "True Blood" Return for June 14
In addition, the pay channel has released 10 teaser picks for the show's sophomore run.

[03/30/09 - 04:09 PM]
The Real World Says Goodbye to Brooklyn
Plus: "The Real World/Road Rules Challenge" returns on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/30/09 - 03:35 PM]
Disney/ABC Television Group and ESPN Reach Landmark Agreement to Showcase Premium Short-Form Content on Youtube
Channel roll out is scheduled to begin in mid-April for ESPN and early May for the Disney/ABC Television Group.

[03/30/09 - 12:41 PM]
Three-Time Golden Globe Nominee Treat Williams and Nancy Travis Star in 'Safe Harbor,' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie Premiering May 30
The original movie also stars Orson Bean, Charlie McDermott, Reiley McClendon and Sam Jones III.

[03/30/09 - 12:36 PM]
You Are Cordially Invited to Join Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence Starring in the Original Movie "My Fake Fiancé" Premiering April 19 on ABC Family
Nicole Tubiola, Diane Neal and Steve Schirripa also star in the film, "about two people who decide to get married for the money and gifts."

[03/30/09 - 12:34 PM]
Do You Ever Wish You Could Have a Do-Over? "Being Erica" Fans Can When Soapnet Airs a "Being Erica" Catch-Up Marathon, May 2 from 3p-9p
Episodes 6-11 will be shown, leading up to the final two episodes of the season (Episodes 12 and 13) airing Thursday, May 7 and Thursday, May 14.

[03/30/09 - 12:34 PM]
Popular Science Magazine and Science Channel Partner to Create Original Television Series Popular Science: The Future OF...
The 10-part series will make its world premiere on Science Channel and Science Channel HD in June.

[03/30/09 - 12:33 PM]
Investigation Discovery Greenlights on the Case with Paula Zahn
The 13-episode series is set to debut in October.

[03/30/09 - 12:31 PM]
ABC Is No. 1 on Sunday in Key Women
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 29.

[03/30/09 - 12:29 PM]
Starz Snares Its Spartacus!
Andy Whitfield is set as the title role, while Lucy Lawless also stars in the original series.

[03/30/09 - 12:26 PM]
BBC America - May Highlights
In addition to newcomers "Apprentice UK" and "Don't Tell the Bride," look for the return of "Hotel Babylon."

[03/30/09 - 12:21 PM]
Terrell Owens and the Bills Meet the Titans in Hall of Fame Game as "NBC Sunday Night Football" Kicks Off NFL Preseason
The August 9 showdown will be followed by Broncos/Bears on Sunday, August 30.

[03/30/09 - 11:43 AM]
Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards Is Biggest Ever!
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for Saturday, March 28.

[03/30/09 - 11:42 AM]
Viewers Flock to Nickelodeon's Most-Watched Series Premiere Ever -- the Penguins of Madagascar
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for Saturday, March 28.

[03/30/09 - 11:00 AM]
2009 Monday Night Football Preseason Schedule
Cardinals/Steelers kick things off on Thursday, August 13 with additional games on August 17, 24 and 31.

[03/30/09 - 10:05 AM]
Bravo's Mobile Initiatives Mark Triple Digit Year-Over-Year Growth
Bravo spins the digital numbers for the year to date.

[03/30/09 - 09:51 AM]
CBS Streaks to Fifth Consecutive Sunday Win in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 29.

[03/30/09 - 09:50 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution Has Sold Emmy and Golden Globe Winning Comedy "The Office" in More Than 93% of U.S.
The series has been sold in 50 of the nation's top 50 markets for a fall 2009 launch.

[03/30/09 - 09:37 AM]
Several Discovery Channel Fan Favorite Series to Return for Second Season
AMERICAN LOGGERS, DESTROYED IN SECONDS, HOW STUFF WORKS, TIME WARP and TREASURE QUEST are all due back for second seasons.

[03/30/09 - 09:16 AM]
ESPN's "30 for 30" Filmmaker Roster Expands; Four More Films Announced
Dan Klores, Barbara Kopple, Barry Levinson and Albert Maysles join previously announced directors Steve Nash, Mike Tollin, Billy Corben & Alfred Spellman and Spike Lee.

[03/30/09 - 08:45 AM]
ABC Cuts Its "Motherhood" Short
The series, like fellow midseason entries "Castle," "Cupid" and "The Unusuals," has been rolled back from its original 13-episode commitment.

[03/30/09 - 06:24 AM]
Larger-Than-Life Single Man Looks for "More to Love" on Fox
The unscripted series follows "a single average guy with a big waist and an even bigger heart as he romances several confident and secure plus-size women."

[03/30/09 - 12:05 AM]
Interview: "Greek" Creator Patrick Sean Smith

[03/27/09 - 06:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 27
Updates include: Tiffany "New York" Pollard lands a third series at VH1; ABC to remake "Ben Hur" as a mini-series; and FOX sets "Masterwork" leads.

[03/27/09 - 12:25 PM]
CBS Mobile Announces "Harper's Island" Free Application Now Availabe on Apple App Store
The pre-launch version of the application provides iPhone and iPod touch users with details on the terrifying history of HARPER'S ISLAND, as well as preview clips from the show.

[03/27/09 - 12:25 PM]
CBS Sports' Ratings Rise for Coverage of Regional Semi-Finals of 2009 Ncaa Men's Basketball Championship
CBS spins the numbers for its NCAA coverage to date.

[03/27/09 - 11:48 AM]
ABC Is Up Week to Week in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 26.

[03/27/09 - 07:02 AM]
'Access Hollywood' Host Billy Bush and 'My Name Is Earl' Star Nadine Velazquez to Host the 2009 Miss USA Pageant Live from Las Vegas on April 19th
Plus: Kevin Rudolf and The Veronicas are set to perform.

[03/27/09 - 12:19 AM]
Interview: "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's" Rib Hillis

[03/27/09 - 12:01 AM]
Summer Sizzles Beginning This May on Fox
"So You Think You Can Dance" and "Mental" will kick things off in May while a new season of "Hell's Kitchen" is due in July.

[03/26/09 - 09:45 PM]
NBC Chops "Block" After Three Weeks
"Block" was the least-watched program on Wednesday night for the second week in a row, save for a repeat of The CW's "90210."

[03/26/09 - 09:01 PM]
Michael Sarver Is Eliminated from the "American Idol" Competition
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[03/26/09 - 06:08 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 26
Updates include: Donald Sutherland to play patriarch on CBS's "The Eastmans"; Paul Wesley lands the male lead on The CW's "The Vampire Diaries"; and Joy Suprano has "100 Questions" at NBC.

[03/26/09 - 03:16 PM]
High School Reunion Scores Strongest Numbers to Date as the Much-Anticipated Secret Is Revealed
TV Land spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 25.

[03/26/09 - 01:22 PM]
NBC's 'Heroes' Cast Members, 'Band from TV' and the Show's Music Composers Support Autism Speaks Charity at the First Heroes for Autism Event on April 19 at the Avalon Hollywood
Greg Grunberg, Adrian Pasdar, James Denton, Jesse Spencer and Bob Guiney will be on hand to increase autism awareness and help raise funds for autism research.

[03/26/09 - 12:20 PM]
ABC Is Up Over the Year-Ago Wednesday on 7 of the Past 8 Weeks in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 25.

[03/26/09 - 12:12 PM]
USA Network to Present 2009 Wwe(R) Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The ceremony airs Saturday, April 4 at 10:00/9:00c, on the eve of the historic 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.

[03/26/09 - 10:55 AM]
Bravo Announces Presenters and Performers for the Second Annual "The A-List Awards"
The second annual event includes appearances by Gwen Stefani, Neil Patrick Harris, Jenny McCarthy, Emily Procter, Chelsea Handler, Tori Spelling, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, Kelly Rowland and more!

[03/26/09 - 09:44 AM]
Lady Antebellum, Miley Cyrus, Jamey Johnson, Reba Mcentire, John Rich and Lee Ann Womack Have Been Added to Perform on the "44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards" to Be Broadcast Live from Las Vegas, Sunday, April 5 on the CBS Television Network
They join previously announced performers Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Heidi Newfield, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Taylor Swift.

[03/26/09 - 07:02 AM]
Discovery Channel Worldwide Commissions Darlow Smithson to Create Epic Three-Part Special Event on Stephen Hawking
The event will "delve into the mind of the world's most famous living scientist and reveal the splendor and majesty of the universe as never seen before."

[03/26/09 - 12:10 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "In the Motherhood" (ABC)

[03/25/09 - 06:19 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 25
Updates include: Michelle Trachtenberg set for "Mercy" at NBC; Ian Somerhalder books "The Vampire Diaries" at The CW; and Josh Charles joins CBS's "The Good Wife."

[03/25/09 - 06:13 PM]
Interview: "Samantha Who?" Co-Creator Donald Todd

[03/25/09 - 04:09 PM]
Oxygen's "Bad Girls Club" Season Finale Becomes Cable's Number One Telecast of the Day Among W18-34
Oxygen spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 24.

[03/25/09 - 02:00 PM]
Saturday Night Live Springs Into April with the First of Two New Shows
First up: Seth Rogen with musical guest Phoenix on April 4.

[03/25/09 - 12:27 PM]
Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange Star in HBO Films' Grey Gardens, Debuting April 18
Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange topline the film, from director Michael Sucsy.

[03/25/09 - 12:19 PM]
ABC Announces the Airdate of Hollywood's Biggest Night, the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, on Sunday, March 7, 2010
The ceremony will once again take place at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood.

[03/25/09 - 12:17 PM]
The Hills Returns for Fifth Season on April 6th at 10:00pm ET/PT with More Unforgettable Surprises Than Ever
The new season "kicks off as Lauren gets the ultimate surprise when Stephanie brings Heidi to her birthday party."







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[05/20/13 - 01:17 PM]
Discovery Channel's May 19 Premiere of "North America" Grabs 3.4 Million Viewers
Discovery spins the numbers for Sunday, May 19.

[05/20/13 - 12:58 PM]
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[05/20/13 - 12:41 PM]
"Web Therapy" to Premiere Tuesday, July 23rd at 11 P.M. ET/PT on Showtime(R)
The show's third season was previously slated to launch the night prior.

[05/20/13 - 12:32 PM]
History(R) Announces New Season of "Ice Road Truckers" Premiering Sunday, June 9 at 10PM ET/PT
This season: after a year on hiatus, the queen of the road, Lisa Kelly, returns and chooses a side.

[05/20/13 - 12:25 PM]
Bruce Boxleitner Added to Cast as Series Regular in Hallmark Channel's "Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove"
Andie MacDowell, Dylan Neal and Teryl Rothery also star in the series, premiering Saturday, July 20.

[05/20/13 - 12:25 PM]
The Cast of ABC Family's "Baby Daddy" to Participate in Live Premiere Night Tweet-Off Wednesday, May 29th
Greg Grunberg will moderate the event, in which the cast will compete for new Twitter followers.

[05/20/13 - 12:17 PM]
2013 14-Game WNBA Regular-Season Schedule Begins Next Monday with Memorial Day Doubleheader
Plus: the Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star Game returns on Saturday, July 27, at 3:30 p.m. on ABC from Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.

[05/20/13 - 12:08 PM]
"The Big Bang Theory" Delivers Its Largest-Ever L+7 Day Lift in Viewers and Adults 18-49
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of April 29-May 5.

[05/20/13 - 12:02 PM]
NBC Kicks Off 2013 Search for the Nation's Funniest Comics
Since the inception of the program, many participating comics have gone on to sign with top Hollywood managers, agents, and met with leading casting executives.

[05/20/13 - 11:56 AM]
"Street Outlaws" Races Onto Discovery Channel This June
The series will air Mondays at 10:00/9:00c following new episodes of "Fast N' Loud."

[05/20/13 - 11:41 AM]
ABC Drops "Family Tools" for "Modern Family" Repeat This Wednesday
The short-lived comedy will instead resume new episodes next Wednesday.

[05/20/13 - 11:40 AM]
Bravo Media's "Married to Medicine" Delivers 1.8 Million Total Viewers in Freshman Season
Plus: look for the two-part reunion on Sunday, May 26 and Tuesday, May 28 as well as "Secrets Revealed" special on Tuesday, June 4.

[05/20/13 - 11:40 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Announces the Top Ten Food Trucks Chosen to Participate in "Live's Truckin' Amazing Cook-Off"
Earlier this month, Ripa and Strahan announced their first-ever summer search for the nation's best food truck.

[05/20/13 - 11:28 AM]
ESPN at the French Open: Live Morning Matches Start Sunday, May 26
ESPN2's schedule of more than 50 hours - starting live at 5 a.m. ET most days - continues weekdays through Thursday, June 6, culminating with the women's semifinals.

[05/20/13 - 11:19 AM]
Spike TV to Air Exclusive Broadcast of Xbox Reveal
The coverage of the highly-anticipated reveal kicks off on Tuesday, May 21.