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[07/07/09 - 06:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 7
Updates include: Andrea Bowen to return to ABC's "Desperate Housewives"; HBO to develop Jeffrey Eugenides's "Middlesex" as a series; and Jane Lynch to depart Starz's "Party Down."

[07/07/09 - 04:51 PM]
FOX Bumps "Dollhouse," "Truth" Back a Week
The network plans to encore "Glee's" season premiere on September 18, pushing "Dollhouse's" return to September 25.

[07/07/09 - 01:04 PM]
Pawn Star$ Premieres Sunday, July 19 at 10pm ET on History(Tm)
The series "takes viewers inside the doors of the only family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men from the Harrison family amusingly clash while running the business together."

[07/07/09 - 01:03 PM]
VH1 and History(Tm) Unite to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock with an Original Documentary Event "Woodstock: Now & Then"
The two-hour documentary will premiere on Friday, August 14 at 9pm on VH1 and VH1 Classic and on Monday, August 17 at 8pm on History.

[07/07/09 - 12:50 PM]
NBC's Smash Hit Series 'America's Got Talent' Heats Up the Summer!
NBC spins the numbers for the series to date this season.

[07/07/09 - 12:17 PM]
ABC Places 2 of the Top 5 TV Programs During the Week in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 29-July 5.

[07/07/09 - 12:16 PM]
ABC's Is No. 1 on Monday Night Among Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, July 6.

[07/07/09 - 12:12 PM]
Ion Television's Second Quarter Primetime Viewership Grows Year Over Year Across Every Hour
ION spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2009.

[07/07/09 - 12:02 PM]
CBS Places First in Viewers for the Third Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for the week of June 29-July 5.

[07/07/09 - 12:01 PM]
CBS Wins Monday in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, July 6.

[07/07/09 - 11:26 AM]
NBC Ties for #2 in 18-49 for the Week of June 29-July 5, as 'America's Got Talent' Ranks #1 for the Week in 18-49 and #1 and #2 in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 29-July 5.

[07/07/09 - 10:51 AM]
CBS to Hold "Flashpoint" Until 2010
Previously set for Friday, July 17, the Canadian import will now return at midseason.

[07/07/09 - 10:38 AM]
NBC.com Helps Fans Make the Most of Summer with Online Full Episodes
For the first time in its history, full episodes of summer blockbuster "America's Got Talent" are streaming on NBC.com.

[07/07/09 - 09:48 AM]
Keep Cool in August with U.S. Premiere Seasons of Skins and Top Gear on BBC America
"Skins" returns Thursday, August 6 while "Top Gear" is back on Monday, August 17.

[07/07/09 - 08:06 AM]
It's a New Night and New Time for Season Four of MTV's Hit Series 'Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew'
Originally set for Thursday, August 6, the new season will now roll out on Sunday, August 9.

[07/07/09 - 07:15 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" Picked Up for a Third Season
Production for season three will begin this fall, and the network is currently casting for additional Housewives.

[07/07/09 - 12:36 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Mercy" (NBC)

[07/07/09 - 12:09 AM]
Interview: "Great American Road Trip" Host Reno Collier

[07/06/09 - 06:14 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 6
Updates include: Mekhi Phifer and Jennifer Beals back on FOX's "Lie to Me"; Noah Hawley gets a blind script commitment from ABC Studios; and Incubator lands a second series at WE tv.

[07/06/09 - 05:55 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Eastwick" (ABC)

[07/06/09 - 01:58 PM]
Christian Slater Joins ABC's "The Forgotten"
He'll take over for Rupert Penry-Jones as Alex Donovan on the newcomer.

[07/06/09 - 12:34 PM]
HBO Documentary Films Presents a Provocative Slate of Original Specials Every Monday Night This Summer, July 13 Through SepT. 7
TEDDY: IN HIS OWN WORDS kicks things off on July 13 with THE LAST TRUCK: THE CLOSING OF A GM PLANT rounding out the summer on September 7.

[07/06/09 - 09:40 AM]
The CW's "Easy Money" to Also Get Summer Wrap-Up
The series will return Sunday, July 26 at 7:00/6:00c, one week after "Valentine" wraps its swan song.

[07/06/09 - 09:24 AM]
Jim Caviezel, Jamie Campbell-Bower & Lennie James Descend on Comic Con 2009 to Present AMC's Epic Mini-Series "The Prisoner"
The six-part mini-series launches in November.

[07/06/09 - 08:42 AM]
Joan Rivers Will Be Seeing Red ... Kathy Griffin Named Roast Master - the 'Comedy Central(R) Roast of Joan Rivers' to Tape on Sunday, July 26
"It will be my distinct pleasure to honor a true comedy legend. The One and Only, The Great, Joan Rivers," said Griffin. "I mean, not that Pam Anderson wasn't a comedy legend or anything..."

[07/06/09 - 12:05 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Warehouse 13" (Syfy)

[07/03/09 - 01:27 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Happy Town" (ABC)

[07/02/09 - 10:01 PM]
Karla Garcia and Vitolio Jeune Are Eliminated on "So You Think You Can Dance"
FOX details the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" elimination.

[07/02/09 - 06:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 2
Updates include: Piper Perabo cast in USA's "Covert Affairs"; Hilary Duff to guest on The CW's "Gossip Girl"; and four broadcast pilots have cast options extended.

[07/02/09 - 01:28 PM]
Reese Witherspoon Presents "Legally Blondes," the Third Installment of the Popular "Legally Blonde" Franchise, Making Its Television Premiere on Sunday, August 2, on ABC Family
"The Suite Life of Zack & Cody's" Becky Rosso and Milly Rosso star as Elle's cousins, Izzy and Annie Woods, in the small screen take.

[07/02/09 - 01:26 PM]
Director Leon Vance, Played by Rocky Carroll on "Ncis," to Appear in the New Fall Series "Ncis: Los Angeles"
"Rocky Carroll is an essential and beloved part of the NCIS team as Director Leon Vance," said executive producer Shane Brennan.

[07/02/09 - 01:01 PM]
Sci Fi to Unveil Fully Immersive and Interactive 'House of Imagination' Brand Film Marking Syfy Evolution
Stars from "Warehouse 13," "Eureka," "Ghost Hunters," "Caprica," "Sanctuary," "Stargate Universe" and "Destination Truth" are featured.

[07/02/09 - 11:39 AM]
ABC Improves Its Wednesday Performance Year to Year Among Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 1.

[07/02/09 - 10:57 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Community" (NBC)

[07/02/09 - 06:56 AM]
Season Three of the Hit Bio Original Series "I SurviveD..." Premieres Sunday, July 12 at 9 PM Et/8 PM Ct/10 PM Pt
The one-hour series features "first person accounts of extraordinary true-life tales of those who found the strength and courage to endure when faced with unforeseen, life-threatening situations."

[07/01/09 - 06:02 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 1
Updates include: Tim Minear looks to revive "Alien Nation" at Sci Fi; CMT orders "All Jacked Up"; and ABC clears "Defying Gravity" in the U.S.

[07/01/09 - 01:46 PM]
As Sci Fi Television Classic Farscape Marks Its 10th Anniversary, A&E Home Entertainment and the Jim Henson Company Partner on a Re-Launch of the DVD Franchise
Plus: Brian Henson, Rockne O'Bannon, Ben Browder and Claudia Black will host a panel at this year's Comic-Con International in San Diego.

[07/01/09 - 01:00 PM]
Sci Fi Becomes Syfy on Tuesday, July 7th
That evening, Syfy will unveil an innovative brand film "showcasing the network's top talent, which will be the centerpiece of a new brand campaign inviting consumers to Imagine Greater."

[07/01/09 - 12:58 PM]
'America's Got Talent' Is Television's #1 Non-Sports Telecast of the Summer in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 30.

[07/01/09 - 12:57 PM]
Lock N' Load with R. Lee Ermey Premieres Friday, July 31 at 9pm ET on History(Tm)
The series gets "hands-on with some of the world's fiercest firearms - such as machine guns, tanks, pistols and rockets."







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[05/25/12 - 03:22 PM]
Production for Season Two of "Grimm" Commences on May 30
Repeats of the series will air Mondays at 10:00/9:00c this summer as a build up to the show's return in August.

[05/25/12 - 02:26 PM]
Interview: "Mrs. Eastwood & Company" Star Dina Eastwood
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[05/25/12 - 01:51 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: Heat Clincher Puts ESPN in Front
Plus: numbers for Animal Planet's "Swamp Wars," TLC's "On the Fly" and "Tattoo School."

[05/25/12 - 12:58 PM]
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TBS spins the numbers for Thursday, May 24.

[05/25/12 - 11:43 AM]
Celebrate Father's Day as SOAPnet Presents "A Veronica Mars Marathon: Who's Your Daddy?" on Sunday, June 17 3PM - 7PM
The four-hour marathon revolves around whether or not Keith Mars is Veronica's biological father.

[05/25/12 - 10:29 AM]
Video: Trailers from CBS's Upfront Presentation
The full previews are now available for the Eye's new fall series.

[05/25/12 - 09:39 AM]
ABC Family Celebrates Father's Day With an All Day Marathon of Movies Dads Love Sunday, June 17 Starting at 7AM
Highlights include the basic cable premiere of "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time."

[05/25/12 - 09:33 AM]
Return to a Galaxy Far, Far Away as Spike TV Launches Into Hyperspace With the World Premiere of the Next Big "Star Wars(TM)" Game Franchise
A first look at this top secret project will be revealed on Thursday, May 31, as a part of the pre-E3 episode of Spike's hit video game show "GTTV."

[05/25/12 - 09:33 AM]
Dierks Bentley Delivers His New Hits and Adds His Own Bluegrass Touch to an Adele Smash When CMT.com Premieres "Unplugged" on Tuesday, May 29
The episode will also air as a half-hour special on Palladia (Saturday, June 2) and CMT (Monday, June 25).

[05/25/12 - 08:41 AM]
ABC's "Duets" Tops Fox's "Dance"/"Rookie Blue" Marks Most-Watched Telecast Since Aug '10
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 24.

[05/25/12 - 08:37 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "So You Think You Can Dance" Opens Summer on Top
FOX's mainstay however is down 25% from last year's launch among adults 18-49.

[05/25/12 - 08:11 AM]
Wedding Season Replaces Football Season When "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Brides" Premieres Friday, June 2 on CMT
The one-hour special features Cassie Trammell, Sunni Cranfill and Trisha Trevino "as they juggle work, school and practice all while planning their dream wedding."

[05/25/12 - 07:05 AM]
ABC to Exclusively Broadcast Celtics-Sixers Game Seven
Mike Breen and analyst Jeff Van Gundy will call the game, which starts at 8:00/7:00c, with reporter Doris Burke.

[05/25/12 - 06:34 AM]
Lifetime's Major Program Event, "The Week the Women Went," to Premiere in August
The four-part series was previously slated to launch on Wednesday, June 6.

[05/25/12 - 06:00 AM]
2012 MTV Movie Awards to Feature Exclusive Footage From "The Dark Knight Rises" on Sunday, June 3 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV
Plus: Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey, stars of the upcoming film "Magic Mike," will join its impressive line-up of presenters.