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[03/18/10 - 04:47 PM]
South Park and "Ugly Americans" Lead Comedy Central to Highest-Rated and Most-Watched Night of 2010
Comedy Central spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 17.

[03/18/10 - 03:02 PM]
Syfy's Destination Truth Posts Best Premiere Ever!
Syfy spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 17.

[03/18/10 - 01:09 PM]
'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' Deliver March 8-12 Late-Night Wins
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of March 8-12.

[03/18/10 - 10:29 AM]
Viacom Motion for Summary Judgment Unsealed in Federal Copyright Infringement Case Against Youtube and Google
The motion provides "the evidence and legal basis for Viacom's arguments that YouTube intentionally operated as a haven for massive copyright infringement."

[03/18/10 - 10:21 AM]
The CW's "Top Model" Builds Week-To-Week, Winning the 8pm Hour in Key Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 17.

[03/18/10 - 10:13 AM]
This Easter History(Tm) Enters Unchartered Terrority - Will Modern Techonology and an Ancient Cloth Reveal the Real Face of Jesus?
The two-hour special airs Tuesday, March 30 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/18/10 - 07:53 AM]
USA Delivers Hottest Summer Lineup Ever with Seven of the Top Series on Television
BURN NOTICE and ROYAL PAINS return in June while July will feature COVERT AFFAIRS, WHITE COLLAR and PSYCH.

[03/18/10 - 12:34 AM]
Interview: "The Marriage Ref" Host Tom Papa

[03/18/10 - 12:07 AM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 18
Updates include: Jason Clarke to topline FOX's "Ride Along"; Michaela McManus joins The CW's "Nomads"; and Skyler Stone to "Keep Hope Alive" at FOX.

[03/17/10 - 10:02 PM]
Lacey Brown Is Eliminated on "American Idol"
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[03/17/10 - 03:44 PM]
Oxygen's "Bad Girls Club" Reunion Beats All Broadcast Networks in 10pm Hour Among Adults and Women 18-34
Oxygen spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 16.

[03/17/10 - 02:55 PM]
Justified Seizes Big Ratings
FX spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 16.

[03/17/10 - 02:04 PM]
Nbc, Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Want to Help America Get Back to Work with New Version of Popular Original Series 'The Apprentice'
The non-celebrity edition will focus on those who "have been affected by the decline in the job market."

[03/17/10 - 12:45 PM]
New Series Highlight Summer on Showtime
THE GREEN ROOM WITH PAUL PROVENZA, THE REAL L WORD and THE BIG C will join new seasons of WEEDS and PENN & TELLER: BULLSHIT!

[03/17/10 - 12:00 PM]
Roger Corman's Dinoshark Devours More Than Two Million Total Viewers and One Million Adults 25-54
Syfy spins the numbers for Saturday, March 13.

[03/17/10 - 11:51 AM]
CMT's Big New Comedy Week Delivers Laughs and Ratings Making It CMT's Highest Rated Week of the Quarter
CMT spins the numbers for the week of March 8-14.

[03/17/10 - 11:21 AM]
Grammy(R) Award-Winning Superstar Usher Comes to MTV's "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew"
The Grammy-winner will appear in personalized video messages to ask the remaining five crews to incorporate his renowned and trailblazing choreography into their routines.

[03/17/10 - 10:46 AM]
Disney XD's "Zeke and Luther" Hits Series Highs in Viewers and Key Demos
Disney Channel spins the numbers for Monday, March 15.

[03/17/10 - 10:43 AM]
Music and Choreographers Set for "Thin Ice," Skating Extravaganza Airing Friday March 19 and Sunday, March 21 on Abc
Kurt Browning and Elisabeth Hasselbeck host the event, with Katarina Witt, Kristi Yamaguchi and Dick Button serving as judges.

[03/17/10 - 10:42 AM]
In Celebration of the Sixth and Final Season for "Lost," ABC Entertainment Produces Music Videos for "Lost" Stars
The first music video currently playing in the ABC Music Lounge features Ben and is set to "Ben" by Michael Jackson.

[03/17/10 - 09:27 AM]
Top Chef: The Tour Kicks Off April 14th Sponsored by Dial Nutriskin
In each city, two former chef'testants will host four live interactive shows, complete with tasting samples.

[03/17/10 - 09:00 AM]
ABC's "Lost" Dominates Its CBS and NBC Competition at 9pm in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 16.

[03/17/10 - 06:33 AM]
FOX Orders Third Helping of "Kitchen Nightmares"
The series airs Fridays at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[03/17/10 - 03:01 AM]
VH1 Announces Four New Series Set to Premiere in April
"Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business," "Basketball Wives," "What Chilli Wants" and "Tough Love: Couples" are all due next month.

[03/17/10 - 12:51 AM]
Interview: "First Love, Second Chance" Executive Producer Andrew Hoegl

[03/17/10 - 12:04 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 17
Updates include: Josh Henderson is "Betwixt" for The CW; Goran Visnjic joins Katee Sackhoff on "Boston's Finest" at ABC; and Tom Selleck to lead "Reagan's Law" at CBS.

[03/16/10 - 05:39 PM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of March 8-14
NBC spins the numbers for the week of March 8-14.

[03/16/10 - 02:39 PM]
Syfy Embraces Global Gaming with the Launch of Syfy Games, an Online Destination for Casual and Massive Multiplayer Online Games
Among the titles: games based on the network's "Ghost Hunters," "Battlestar Galactica" and "Stargate" franchises.

[03/16/10 - 02:38 PM]
Syfy Announces an Expansive Slate of New Reality Development
This new crop of unscripted series will "push the envelope of speculative, alternative worlds and lifestyles."

[03/16/10 - 02:37 PM]
Syfy Launches First Ever Thursday Night Reality Bloc Premieres Thursday, July 15, at 9pm (ET/PT)
"Beast Legends" will join the previously announced "Mary Knows Best" and "Paranormal Investigators."

[03/16/10 - 02:36 PM]
Syfy's Sanctuary Begins Production on Season 3
The one-hour drama's 20-episode season is slated to return to Syfy this fall.

[03/16/10 - 02:35 PM]
Celebrated Long Island Psychic Transcends Reality in Syfy's New Original Series, Mary Knows Best
The six-episode, one-hour series will bow Thursday, July 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/16/10 - 02:34 PM]
Syfy Orders a Fourth Season of Reality Hit Destination Truth
Said pickup is in addition to the back half of its third season, which premieres Wednesday, March 17 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/16/10 - 02:33 PM]
Syfy Ups Its Reality Slate with New Paranormal Investigators Series
The newcomer bows Thursday, July 15 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[03/16/10 - 02:32 PM]
Actor/Comedian, Tracy Morgan Returns as Host and First Time Executive Producer of Syfy's Hidden Camera Reality Series, Scare Tactics
The new season begins production this spring and is scheduled to premiere in the fall.

[03/16/10 - 02:31 PM]
Syfy 2010-11 Original Movies Lineup Features Riverworld, the Phantom and 24 Saturday Original Movies Including Sharktopus, Red and Lake Placid 3
Upcoming originals will feature Hill Harper, Eric Roberts, Sean Bean, Lauren Holly, Colin Ferguson, Isabella Rossellini, Jewel Staite and Alan Cumming, among others.

[03/16/10 - 02:30 PM]
Syfy Announces the Syfy Effect New Results-Oriented Sales Marketing Initiative
The Hershey's brand is returning to Syfy this July when it integrates its Twizzlers brand within the second season of "Warehouse 13."

[03/16/10 - 02:29 PM]
Syfy 2010 Upfront Celebrates First Anniversary of Brand Evolution Announcement
"In the past year, we've seen the positive impact and successful results of the Syfy Effect," said the network's Dave Howe.

[03/16/10 - 12:46 PM]
CBS News "48 Hours Mystery" Was the Night's #1 Program in Households and Viewers for the Second Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, March 13.

[03/16/10 - 12:07 PM]
AMC's Rubicon Begins Production March 29th in New York City
James Badge Dale toplines the drama, which premieres this summer.

[03/16/10 - 11:46 AM]
FOX Tops the Week with Idol's Top 12
FOX spins the numbers for the week of March 8-14.

[03/16/10 - 11:11 AM]
CBS Wins the Week in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of March 8-14.

[03/16/10 - 10:58 AM]
ABC News' "20/20 - Inside the Bachelor" Tops NBC's Original Dramas
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, March 15.

[03/16/10 - 10:56 AM]
Disney Channel Is TV's No. 1 Network in Tweens 9-14 for the 5th Straight Week
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of March 8-14.

[03/16/10 - 10:47 AM]
ABC Delivers 4 of the Week's Top 15 TV Programs in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of March 8-14.

[03/16/10 - 10:32 AM]
NBC Adds New Alternative Series to Summer 2010 Program Lineup
"Losing It with Jillian" will debut on Tuesday, June 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/16/10 - 09:40 AM]
Life Unexpected Climbs to Its Best Ratings Since Its Second Telecast
The CW spins the numbers for Monday, March 15.

[03/16/10 - 09:37 AM]
Betty White to Star in the Network's New Sitcom Series "Hot in Cleveland"
White guest starred in the pilot, which also features Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick.

[03/16/10 - 09:35 AM]
Hallmark Channel Acquires Exclusive License to Domestic Television Rights to Extensive Lifestyle Content from Library of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
The seven-hour daytime block of home and lifestyle programming will launch weekdays beginning Monday, March 29.

[03/16/10 - 08:46 AM]
'Keeping Up with the Joneses' Never Looked So Beautiful Nor So Deliciously Wicked as Centric Premieres Docu-Soap Following the Life of Media Queen in Houston High Society
The newcomer premieres Thursday, April 8 at 8:00/7:00c.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.