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[10/05/09 - 09:08 PM]
The 10 Things You Need to Know About the New Season: #6 - Shows Rarely Change Networks

[10/05/09 - 06:19 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 5
Updates include: Danny Comden lands the single-camera comedy "The Intruders" at FOX.

[10/05/09 - 01:30 PM]
Cartoon Network Picks Up Additional Episodes of Dude, What Would Happen
The series has ranked #1 in its timeslot on all television - broadcast and cable - among boys 6-11.

[10/05/09 - 01:28 PM]
TBS Announces Telecast Schedule for Its Exclusive Coverage of the Mlb Division Series
The network will also have exclusive coverage of the Tigers/Twins tiebreaker tomorrow starting at 5:00/4:00c.

[10/05/09 - 01:27 PM]
The Kennedy Assassination: 24 Hours After - 2-Hour Special Premieres Sunday, October 18 at 9pm ET on History(Tm)
The two-hour premiere special presents "a behind-the-scenes look at the hours after JFK's assassination, from the never-before-seen perspective of his successor."

[10/05/09 - 01:25 PM]
Jfk: 3 Shots That Changed America - from Emmy Award Winning Producers of History's Special 102 Minutes That Changed America
The two-night event airs Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/05/09 - 12:27 PM]
Viewers to Program Lifetime Movie Network Through Special Pick-A-Flick Fridays Online Voting
The five choices for the first Lifetime Movie Network's Pick-A-Flick Fridays include "Maid of Honor," "The Last Trimester," "Cries in the Dark," "A Teacher's Crime" and "Double Cross."

[10/05/09 - 12:17 PM]
Bravo Announces Pick-Up of "Top Chef," Season Seven
Open calls for chefs interested in competing in the high-stakes culinary competition series will be held in cities across the country starting on October 18.

[10/05/09 - 11:53 AM]
Sharpen Your Knives and Pencils as Acclaimed Chef Jean Novelli Opens His First U.S. School on "Chef Academy," a New Bravo Docu-Series Premiering Monday, November 16 at 11 PM ET/PT
Novelli will be joined by his pregnant fiancée, Michelle, and his executive chef and right hand man, Steve Kitchen.

[10/05/09 - 11:40 AM]
Open Casting Call for New FOX Comedy Pilot
Producers of Mark Brazill's comedy pilot, formerly known as "Rednecks & Romeos," are looking for various roles.

[10/05/09 - 11:24 AM]
Vampires, Vulcans and Villains Descend Upon the Greek Theatre for Spike TV's 4th Annual 'Scream'
The two-hour extravaganza will premiere on Spike TV on Tuesday, October 27 (10:00 PM-Midnight, ET/PT).

[10/05/09 - 11:11 AM]
ABC Family's "Greek" Tie-In Novels to Be Published by Harlequin
The debut title, DOUBLE DATE, by author Marsha Warner, will be published in May 2010.

[10/05/09 - 10:38 AM]
First Round of Performers Announced for "The 43rd Annual Cma Awards"
Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban are all set to perform.

[10/05/09 - 10:36 AM]
It's Four-Play for Showtime with Californication Pick-Up
12 new episodes of Showtime's hit comedy series will premiere in 2010.

[10/05/09 - 10:33 AM]
The Original Monty Python's Flying Circus Comes to IFC Celebrating the Historic Comedy Troupe's 40th Anniversary
The rebroadcasts are timed with the network's premiere of "Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)."

[10/05/09 - 10:31 AM]
Afv Opens Its 20th TV Season with Its Biggest Audience in Over 6 Months
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 4.

[10/05/09 - 10:25 AM]
VH1 to Examine What It's Like to Be Both 'Broke and Famous'
The one-hour special "Broke and Famous: Willie Aames" premieres Thursday, November 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/05/09 - 10:22 AM]
Live Plus 7-Day Ratings Boosts the Premiere of "Survivor: Samoa" by More Than +1.1 Million Viewers and Gains +0.6 of a Rating Point in Adults 18-49
CBS further spins the numbers for Thursday, September 17.

[10/05/09 - 09:27 AM]
Reality's Liveliest Night Kicks Off with the "Househusbands of Hollywood" Reunion Special Followed by the Star-Studded "2009 FOX Reality Channel Really Awards" Hosted by Vivica A. FOX Saturday, October 17
Fox Reality Channel will unveil two new awards for the Reallys this year, including the Legend Award and the Innovator Award.

[10/05/09 - 09:03 AM]
MTV to Air Documentary Series "Gone Too Far"
Originally set to launch tonight, the Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein-hosted series will now bow Monday, October 12.

[10/05/09 - 08:47 AM]
Syfy Continues Ratings Roll as Stargate Universe Posts Best Stargate Franchise Premiere Performance in Four Years
Plus: Rhona Mitra has joined "Stargate Universe" for the final three episodes of season one.

[10/05/09 - 07:35 AM]
BBC America - All New U.S. Premiere Documentaries to Mark the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Said offerings include JAMES MAY ON THE MOON, BEING NEIL ARMSTRONG and APOLLO WIVES.

[10/05/09 - 12:16 AM]
Interview: "One Tree Hill" Creator Mark Schwahn

[10/05/09 - 12:15 AM]
Interview: "Sherri" Star Sherri Shepherd

[10/02/09 - 06:14 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 2
Updates include: Chris Lilley to return to HBO; Josh Lawson tapped for "Romantically Challenged"; and FOX's "The Station," CBS's "House Rules" get their cast options extended.

[10/02/09 - 04:13 PM]
Cartoon Network Sets "Batman," "Othersiders" Return Dates
"The Brave and the Bold" will assume the Friday, 7:30/6:30c slot on October 16 while "The Othersiders" is due back on Wednesday, October 7 at 9:30/8:30c.

[10/02/09 - 01:52 PM]
MTV Slates "Psycho Sweet 16," Adds "Styl'D," "Parkour"
"My Super Psycho Sweet 16," a two-hour film based on the reality franchise, will premiere Friday, October 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/02/09 - 11:30 AM]
NBC.com Gives Viewers a Chance to Stream NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' Immediately Following the Broadcast
Fans can stay "up-to-date" with every hilarious moment by streaming the current season's episodes.

[10/02/09 - 11:23 AM]
The CW Enjoys Another Strong Thursday Night
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, October 1.

[10/02/09 - 10:59 AM]
Ugly Betty Kicks Off Its Fourth Season with Transformations Galore and a New Look for Betty in a Two-Hour Premiere, Friday, October 16 on Abc
Said opener moves from its original return date, Friday, October 9.

[10/02/09 - 10:48 AM]
Id Launches Network's First Investigative Newsmagazine, on the Case with Paula Zahn
The 13-part series launches Sunday, October 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/02/09 - 10:07 AM]
Psych Ends with a Bang
The USA original series wraps its summer run on October 16 before returning with new episodes in January.

[10/02/09 - 09:43 AM]
Interview: "'Til Death" Stars Brad Garrett & Joely Fisher

[10/02/09 - 09:38 AM]
CBS Wins Thursday in Viewers Capturing Every Half Hour
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, October 1.

[10/02/09 - 08:53 AM]
The 10 Things You Need to Know About the New Season: #5 - Scripted Shows Fare Better on Cable

[10/02/09 - 08:43 AM]
Private Practice Opens Big
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 1.

[10/02/09 - 06:19 AM]
Take Echo Out of the Dollhouse and Bring Her to Life on Your Desktop
"Virtual Echo" is "a new free augmented-reality desktop application built by integrated marketing agency BLITZ using the Adobe Flash Platform."

[10/01/09 - 06:41 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 1
Updates include: NBC cuts "Day One" to mini-series; ABC Family orders two pilots; and J.J. Abrams lands another project, this time at NBC.

[10/01/09 - 04:28 PM]
5.3 Million Viewers Tune in to See Kimbo Slice-Roy Nelson Fight on 'The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights' on Spike TV
Spike TV spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.

[10/01/09 - 01:22 PM]
Tune-In to Spike TV on Thursday, October 1 at 11:00 PM as 'The Ultimate Spike Girl' Is Crowned
Stacy Keibler hosts the special, the winner of which receives a talent contract to host events around the world for Spike.com.

[10/01/09 - 01:09 PM]
Bravo Announces Three Docu-Series in Development with Network Favorites
"The Real Housewives of New York City's" Bethenny Frankel, "Project Runway's" Christian Siriano and "Top Chef's" Fabio Viviani are among the featured personalities.

[10/01/09 - 12:39 PM]
Building Week-To-Week, America's Next Top Model Sashays to Season Highs in Key Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.

[10/01/09 - 12:38 PM]
CBS and Its New Medical Series "Three Rivers" Partner with Donate Life America
Among the joint marketing initiatives are a "CBS Cares" PSA, digital ads in DMVs throughout the country, the mass distribution of Donate Life awareness bracelets, and social networking outreach.

[10/01/09 - 11:28 AM]
Dancing with the Stars Announces Upcoming Performers for Season 9's Results Shows, Tuesdays at 9:00 PM on Abc
Queen Latifah, Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat and Michael Bublé will perform in upcoming episodes.

[10/01/09 - 11:27 AM]
Shark Tank Stays Strong in New Time Slot
In just seven weeks, the "Sharks" have invested over $2.9 million dollars.

[10/01/09 - 10:54 AM]
Tune in to the Premiere of BET's New Late Night Talk Show 'The Mo'Nique Show' on Monday, October 5 at 11:00 P.M.*
Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, Queen Latifah and R&B group Bel Biv DeVoe are among the initial guests.

[10/01/09 - 10:45 AM]
On Premiere Week, ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Draws Its Largest Weekly Audience Since March and Best Adults 18-49 Performance in 3 Months
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 21-25.

[10/01/09 - 09:29 AM]
FX Orders Two New Drama Series
"Terriers" and "Lights Out" join recent pickups "Lawman," "The League," "Archer" and "Louie."

[10/01/09 - 09:04 AM]
TLC Statement on "Kate Plus Eight"
Direct filming of the children has been currently suspended, pending further conversations between both parents.

[10/01/09 - 08:51 AM]
ABC's Wednesday Freshman 8-10pm Comedy Block Delivers
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.







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[04/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
Paramount+ Greenlights New Reality Series, "Team Moms," Executive Produced by Kim Kardashian and Love Island Producers, ITV
"Team Moms" launches viewers into the world of nationally competitive youth baseball via immersion into the Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona's first and only baseball prep school.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton Lead a New Generation of "Peaky Blinders" and First Look of Bell as Duke Is Revealed
Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski are also on board.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
"Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Returns for One Last Spell This Summer on Disney+ and Disney Channel
Executive producer Selena Gomez to make her directorial debut with the premiere episode.

[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
First-Ever "American Idol" Simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Surges Double Digits
Season to date, "American Idol" averages 5.11 million Total Viewers and stands as one of the few shows to notch year-over-year gains this season.

[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
Sarah Drew and Eric Johnson to Headline "When I Said I Do" (wt), The New Movie Inspired by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black's Beloved Duet of the Same Name
The movie is set to premiere Saturday, May 23 at 8/7c as part of the network's upcoming spring "Love of a Lifetime" original movie slate.

[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
Thursday Night Heats Up as "9-1-1: Nashville" and "9-1-1" Soar to Best Performance of the Season
On linear over three days, "9-1-1" earned 5.94 million Total Viewers, also nearly matching the show's previous season high in January.

[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
Hulu's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Deli Boys" Returns for a Second Season on May 28
Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani join as recurring guest stars for the second season, alongside series regulars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan and Fred Armisen.

[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
ESPN to Present WNBA Expansion Draft Friday, April 3
Malika Andrews will host the special, joined by analysts Carolyn Peck and Monica McNutt.

[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
Louis C.K. to Headline the Hollywood Bowl May 5 as Part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest
This summer, his newest stand-up special, "Ridiculous," will premiere globally on Netflix.

[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Ramy Youssef: In Love" Debuts April 17
Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
The series - from Paramount Television Studios - will be directed by Cord Jefferson, and written and adapted by author Jonathan Franzen.

[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Smiling Friends" - Final Episodes Trailer - Adult Swim
Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.

[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. with the First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day on Disney+
It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
New Faces Join "The Chi" Ensemble Cast for Its Final Season on Paramount+
Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins are among the latest additions.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
Maya Rose Skabar also stars in the film, which will premiere as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.