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[01/13/10 - 06:09 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 13
Updates include: James Parriott to run USA's "Covert Affairs"; and Gugu Mbatha-Raw spies the lead on NBC's "Undercovers."

[01/13/10 - 05:34 PM]
Exclusive: "Nightmares" Gets Post-"Idol" Showcase
The Gordon Ramsay series will follow "American Idol" on Tuesday, January 26 and Tuesday, February 2.

[01/13/10 - 04:06 PM]
Jimmy Kimmel Joins Jay Leno for a 'Ten @ Ten' on Thursday, January 14 on 'The Jay Leno Show'
Also: Dwayne Johnson will be in-studio and take to the track for Leno's Green Car Challenge.

[01/13/10 - 01:21 PM]
Syfy's Hit Reality Series Ghost Hunters and Destination Truth Return This March!
The former returns on Wednesday, March 3 while the latter is back on Wednesday, March 17.

[01/13/10 - 12:55 PM]
Animal Planet Brings Roadside Attractions' Critically Acclaimed Oscar Contender the Cove to Television
Animal Planet will air the critically lauded documentary in the first exclusive window after it airs on Epix.

[01/13/10 - 12:49 PM]
TV One Political Editor Roland Martin Sits Down with the President for "Living the Dream: An Interview with President Barack Obama," a Martin Luther King Holiday Special JaN. 18 at 8 PM Et
"In terms of the larger issue of race in America, I've been the first one to say my election didn't represent the end of racial controversies or the solution to race relations in this country," Obama said in the interview.

[01/13/10 - 12:46 PM]
New Blog Launches on ABC.com in "Ugly Betty" Section in Betty's Voice, Written by Show's Writers
The site - www.binspiredblog.com - launches today.

[01/13/10 - 11:38 AM]
Lifetime Television's Hit Drama Army Wives to Return for Its Fourth Season on April 11, 2010
"Next season of 'Army Wives' promises to be one of its best ever and we are very excited to bring it back to Lifetime's viewers in April," said JoAnn Alfano.

[01/13/10 - 11:01 AM]
PBS Explores African-American Contributions to History and Society
2010 brings a new primetime series hosted by Tavis Smiley, TAVIS SMILEY REPORTS.

[01/13/10 - 11:01 AM]
TV Land Signs Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick to Star in Sitcom Pilot "Hot in Cleveland"
Additionally, Betty White has also been cast in the comedy pilot as a recurring guest star.

[01/13/10 - 11:00 AM]
PBS Honors the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with a Week of Eco-Friendly Programming
April 16-22 will feature new and encore programming leading up to the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

[01/13/10 - 10:59 AM]
PBS Honors Holocaust Remembrance with a Slate of New Programming
The observance will air Sunday, April 11 through Wednesday, April 14.

[01/13/10 - 10:58 AM]
Ken Burns's the National Parks: America's Best Idea Launched National Conversation About Country's Parks
PBS spins the numbers for its Ken Burns-directed mini-series.

[01/13/10 - 10:57 AM]
PBS Announces New Cross-Media Current Affairs Magazine Need to Know
The "integrated broadcast and online current affairs project" premieres Friday, May 7 at 8:30/7:30c.

[01/13/10 - 10:56 AM]
PBS Kids Web Sites Break Video View Records
PBS spins the digital numbers for the month of December.

[01/13/10 - 10:55 AM]
PbskidsgO.org Takes Children on a Fun-Filled Scientific Journey with the Launch of "Lifeboat to Mars"
The game follows a unique "staircase" design that merges an educational sequence with more than 40 challenging game levels.

[01/13/10 - 10:23 AM]
Julie Benz, Elliott Gould, Jobeth Williams, and Scott Elrod Star in 'Uncorked' a Hallmark Channel Hd Original Movie Premiering March 6
David Cass, Sr. directed the project from a script by Jim Head.

[01/13/10 - 09:53 AM]
Exclusive: ABC's "Romantically" on Target for Mondays
While not official, the network's Alyssa Milano vehicle is expected to premiere Monday, April 5 at 9:30/8:30c after "Dancing With the Stars."

[01/13/10 - 09:46 AM]
Ncis Delivers Nearly 21 Million Viewers Opposte the Premiere of "American Idol"
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 12.

[01/13/10 - 09:18 AM]
NBC's 'The Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Special' Pre-Show and 'Golden Globe Awards: After Party Show' Post-Show Surround Hollywood's Biggest Night on Sunday, January 17
Billy Bush and Natalie Morales will host the red carpet special while Nick Cannon will do the honors for the after party.

[01/13/10 - 07:45 AM]
Interview: "High School Reunion" Executive Producer Martin Hilton

[01/13/10 - 03:01 AM]
Emily Blunt, Zac Efron, John Krasinski, Tobey Maguire, Susan Sarandon and Meryl Streep Are Among the Many Presenters at the 15th Annual Critics' Choice Awards Ceremony
Kristin Chenoweth hosts this year's ceremony, airing on Friday at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/12/10 - 06:40 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 12
Updates include: Matthew Perry's comedy a go at ABC; and USA pays $500,000 per episode for "CSI's" off-network rights.

[01/12/10 - 03:51 PM]
The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice, Starring Francia Raisa and Brendan Fehr, to Premiere Sunday, March 14 at 8:00pm ET/PT, on ABC Family
Plus: "Business of Falling in Love," starring Hilary Duff, Matt Dallas, Michael McMillan and Chris Carmack, will premiere on Sunday, April 18.

[01/12/10 - 03:50 PM]
ABC Family Picks Up New Seasons of Network's Hit Series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "Make It Or Break It"
Both series will return for additional seasons this summer.

[01/12/10 - 03:49 PM]
ABC Family's Hit Comedy "10 Things I Hate About You" Returns on Monday, March 29 at 8:00pm ET/PT
The original comedy series will return with 10 all-new half-hour episodes.

[01/12/10 - 02:50 PM]
'Judge Karen's Court' a Firm Go for Fall 2010
Tribune's WPIX-TV has signed on to carry the revived court show.

[01/12/10 - 02:39 PM]
Record-Setting TruTV Joins Super Bowl Lineup with Ad Featuring NFL Superstar Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers
The spot will highlight the network's upcoming series "NFL Full Contact," due on Monday, February 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/12/10 - 01:52 PM]
Mcpherson: ABC Happy with Kimmel
Plus: all of the network's Wednesday comedies will film extra episodes this season.

[01/12/10 - 01:30 PM]
NBC Ranks #2 in Adults 18-49 and #1 in Total Viewers for the Week of JaN. 4-10
NBC spins the numbers for the week of January 4-10.

[01/12/10 - 12:45 PM]
MTV Rings in the Decade with Three Top Rated Cable Hits "Teen Mom" "Jersey Shore" and "Real World: D.C."
MTV spins the numbers for the season to date.

[01/12/10 - 12:34 PM]
Snake Eyes: Animal Planet's Donald Schultz Rolls the Dice in 10-Day Vegas Event with 100 Deadly Snakes
The two-hour event will air as a special edition of "Wild Recon" on Tuesday, February 9.

[01/12/10 - 12:27 PM]
Syfy's Network Premiere of Category 6: Day of Destruction Shakes Up More Than Two Million Viewers During Saturday, January 9 Debut
Syfy spins the numbers for Saturday, January 9.

[01/12/10 - 12:23 PM]
Statement from Conan O'Brien
"I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is ['The Tonight Show's'] destruction," the late-night host said in the statement.

[01/12/10 - 12:12 PM]
Fans Invited to Help Select Hit Song for Bon Jovi Performance on "The 52nd Annual Grammy(R) Awards," JaN. 31 on the CBS Television Network
"Always," "Bed Of Roses," "Have A Nice Day," "It's My Life," "Livin' On A Prayer" and "Wanted Dead Or Alive" are among the choices.

[01/12/10 - 12:11 PM]
The People's Choice Awards and Season-High Tuesday and Friday Ratings Shine in an Atypical Week Dominated by Primetime Football on the Competition
CBS spins the numbers for the week of January 4-10.

[01/12/10 - 11:17 AM]
Bowl Game Audiences Grow on Abc, ESPN and Espn2
ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 spin the numbers for their college football coverage to date.

[01/12/10 - 10:57 AM]
ABC Delivers Its Top Numbers in 7 Weeks in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, January 11.

[01/12/10 - 10:49 AM]
Woo Hoo! FOX Bowls Over the Competition with Simpsons 450th and Football!
FOX spins the numbers for the week of January 4-10.

[01/12/10 - 10:41 AM]
Second Book from Richard Castle - Star of ABC's "Castle" - Planned for Release September 2010
HEAT WAVE has spent 14 weeks on the New York Times Hardcover bestsellers list, currently holding the #32 position for Sunday, January 17.

[01/12/10 - 10:40 AM]
ABC Celebrates the Tenth Season Premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," Monday, March 22
The series will now air Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/12/10 - 10:39 AM]
ABC Announces Early Pick-Ups of Hit Wednesday Night Comedies "Cougar Town," "The Middle" and "Modern Family" for the 2010-11 Season
Stephen McPherson announced the early pick-ups at the TCA this morning.

[01/12/10 - 10:38 AM]
Jamie Oliver Kickstarts a Revolution in America - in Our Home Kitchens, Schools and Workplaces
The newcomer premieres Friday, March 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/12/10 - 10:18 AM]
ABC Marks Its Most-Watched Week in 2 Months
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 4-10.

[01/12/10 - 09:52 AM]
It's a Monday Laugh Fest with CBS Comedies
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, January 11.

[01/12/10 - 08:05 AM]
USA Network Acquires Rights to CBS Television Distribution's Csi: Crime Scene Investigation
The cable channel will have non-exclusive rights to seasons 1-10 beginning December 2010.

[01/12/10 - 07:51 AM]
'The Sarah Silverman Program' Is Finally Back! the Third Season Begins Thursday, February 4 at 10:30 P.M. on Comedy Central(R)
The 10 all-new episodes will also receive a secondary run on Logo beginning Tuesday, February 9 at 10:30/9:30c.

[01/12/10 - 07:48 AM]
Important Announcement! Comedy Central's(R) 'Important Things with Demetri Martin' Returns for a Second Season on Thursday, February 4 at 10:00 P.M.
The 10-episode second season was produced in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

[01/12/10 - 06:01 AM]
Logo Greenlights Four New Series for 2010
Plus: the network has issued renewals for "Beautiful People," "Exes & Ohs," "Real Momentum" and "The Big Gay Sketch Show."

[01/11/10 - 06:16 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 11
Updates include: trio headed for ABC's "Funny in Farsi"; Lifetimes axes "Rita Rocks"; and Dana Carvey, Spike Feresten team for sketch comedy at FOX.







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[02/02/26 - 01:17 PM]
NBC Renews "St. Denis Medical" and "Happy's Place" for 2026-27 Season
"Both 'St. Denis Medical' and 'Happy's Place' have delivered comedic brilliance over their first two seasons, truly connecting with our audience with hilarious characters, and remain hugely important and successful programs to our primetime and Peacock lineup," said Lisa Katz.

[02/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
E! to Air the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards Hosted by Alan Cumming on Sunday, February 22
The EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony will be held at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London and will premiere as-live on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK.

[02/02/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Final Siren: Inside the AFL" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Inside the highs, the heartbreak, and the hunt for glory.

[02/02/26 - 10:38 AM]
New Year, New Viewership Milestones for ESPN: Signature Events Deliver Second-Best Month in 30 Years
Continuing ESPN's landmark viewership success to start the year, January 2025 and 2026 now account for two of the top three most-watched months in the platform's history.

[02/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Sommore: Chandelier Fly" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
From hot topics to celebrity scandals, "The Queen of Comedy" Sommore delivers her unapologetic perspective with a combination of bravado and elegant style.

[02/02/26 - 09:06 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "Bad Bunny and the Halftime Show: Rhythms of Resistance" Now Streaming in the CNN App
The special is now streaming on demand for subscribers of CNN's streaming offering and will premiere Saturday, February 7 at 10pm ET on CNN.

[02/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Returns February 15
The weekly series has received 32 Emmys since its premiere in 2014.

[02/02/26 - 09:00 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Release Final Teaser Trailer for the New Season of the Critically Acclaimed Noir Thriller, "Dark Winds"
Consisting of eight hour-long episodes, Season 4 premieres on Sunday, February 15 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

[02/02/26 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer for "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association"
Directed by Kenan Kamwana Holley, all four episodes of the docuseries will premiere February 12 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Soul Power is the latest addition to the Prime membership.

[02/02/26 - 08:01 AM]
ITV's Captivating Police Procedural Series, "Winter," Begins Filming in Bristol and Belgium, Whilst Further Casting Is Announced Alongside Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey
Each episode features its own compelling, self-contained crime story, with resulting guest casting.

[02/02/26 - 07:02 AM]
Apple's Hit Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Lands Early Season Three Renewal
Season two will make its global debut on Apple TV with one episode on Friday, April 3, 2026, followed by new episodes every Friday through June 5.

[02/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind" Season 10 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The pods are back, this time in Ohio, with a brand-new group of singles dating sight unseen. Will they be able to see love from a new perspective?

[02/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" - Official Trailer - FX
The limited series explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century.

[02/02/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Stranger Things: Tales From '85" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Something from the Upside Down must've survived...

[02/01/26 - 07:30 PM]
HBO Max Announces Early Episode Debuts for "Industry" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" on February 6
Said installments will premiere early globally on HBO Max on Friday, February 6 at 12:01am PT/3:01am ET ahead of their respective HBO airings on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8.