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[03/30/10 - 02:01 PM]
FOX Weekly Ratings Highlights
FOX spins the numbers for the week of March 22-28.

[03/30/10 - 01:17 PM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of March 22-28
NBC spins the numbers for the week of March 22-28.

[03/30/10 - 01:07 PM]
USA's 1q Marks 15th Straight Quarterly Win - the Longest Winning Streak Ever
USA spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2010.

[03/30/10 - 01:01 PM]
1q10 Wraps as Disney XD's Most-Watched Quarter of All Time
Disney XD spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2010.

[03/30/10 - 12:41 PM]
ABC Gives "Castle" Third Season
The drama joins previous 2010-11 pickups "Brothers & Sisters," "Cougar Town," "The Middle" and "Modern Family."

[03/30/10 - 12:34 PM]
Nationwide Open Casting Call for "Glee" Begins Today Exclusively on Myspace
Amateur and professional performers between the ages of 16 and 26 will have the opportunity to submit an audition video exclusively on MySpace.

[03/30/10 - 12:23 PM]
We TV Unveils Robust 2010-2011 Original Programming Slate, Featuring Seven New Original Series
Plus: the network has acquired the full eight-season library of "Charmed," starring Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, Shannen Doherty and Rose McGowan.

[03/30/10 - 12:20 PM]
Susan Rovner Named Executive Vice President, Development, at Warner BroS. Television
She'll be responsible for spearheading the creation of new primetime programming for the broadcast network marketplace.

[03/30/10 - 11:59 AM]
Nickelodeon Scores Its Most-Watched Quarter Ever
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2010.

[03/30/10 - 11:50 AM]
Disney Channel Claims Its Most-Watched March Ever
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the month of March.

[03/30/10 - 11:32 AM]
A&E Finishes Best Quarter in Network History Ranking as the #4 Entertainment Network in Cable
A&E spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2010.

[03/30/10 - 11:29 AM]
1q10 Becomes ABC Family's 2nd Most-Watched Quarter Ever in Prime in Women 18-49 and Millennials
ABC Family spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2010.

[03/30/10 - 11:12 AM]
Hoops, Reality and Comedies Drive CBS to Its Second Consecutive Weekly Win in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of March 22-28.

[03/30/10 - 11:10 AM]
ABC Airs 5 of the Week's Top 20 TV Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of March 22-28.

[03/30/10 - 10:26 AM]
Oxygen Marks Best, Youngest Quarter Ever
Oxygen spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2010.

[03/30/10 - 10:17 AM]
Old Rivalries Resurface and New Ones Begin as MTV's "The Challenge: Fresh Meat Ii" Premieres on Wednesday, April 7 at 10pm ET/PT
Plus: "The Challenge: Meet The Meat" airs Thursday, April 1 at 12 Midnight ET/PT.

[03/30/10 - 09:30 AM]
Batboy, a Short Form Special Produced by Major League Baseball Productions, to Debut Monday, April 5 (7:00 P.M., ET/PT) on Disney Xd
The special follows Daniel Chelgren, a teenage batboy with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

[03/30/10 - 08:45 AM]
ABC Wins Monday and Castle Hits New Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, March 29.

[03/30/10 - 12:14 AM]
Interview: "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" Executive Producer Walon Green

[03/30/10 - 12:03 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 30
Updates include: Tyler Labine books "True Love" at CBS; Jessica Lucas joins NBC's "Friends With Benefits"; and Jon Heder exits his Comedy Central series.

[03/29/10 - 09:02 PM]
Beloved Movie Actor, Television Star and Comedian Tim Allen Set to Host the "8th Annual TV Land Awards"
The show premieres on Sunday, April 25 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[03/29/10 - 05:53 PM]
'Friday Night Lights' Premiere Date Moves to May 7 on Nbc
The Peacock formally announces the show's revised return date.

[03/29/10 - 02:16 PM]
Lifetime Movie Network's Amish Grace Breaks Network Records in March 28 Debut
Lifetime Movie Network spins the numbers for Sunday, March 28.

[03/29/10 - 01:57 PM]
The Walking Dead Lives on Amc
The cable channel has ordered the drama straight to series, to premiere in October.

[03/29/10 - 12:42 PM]
Almost 8 Million Total Viewers Tune in to Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for Saturday, March 27.

[03/29/10 - 12:15 PM]
Lifetime Partners with Nascar and Jr Motorsports to Promote Season Four Premiere of Hit Drama Army Wives
The series will serve as the official sponsor of JR Motorsports' No. 7 car, driven by Scott Wimmer, during the Nashville 300.

[03/29/10 - 12:13 PM]
Cartoon Network Enterprises Extends Licensing Deal with Bell Sports for Ben 10 Alien Force
The two-year deal includes "a full line of safety helmets and knee/elbow pads from Bell Sports that features characters and designs from the hit Cartoon Network original series."

[03/29/10 - 12:12 PM]
Travel Channel Continues Its Global Odyssey with Season Two of 'Dhani Tackles the Globe'
The show's sophomore run will roll out Monday, April 19 at 11:00/10:00c.

[03/29/10 - 11:51 AM]
Ozzy Osbourne's New Song, "Let Me Hear You Scream," Will Have Its World Premiere During the Wednesday, April 14 Episode of "Csi: Ny"
"We were looking for something high energy and irreverent to sell the madness of a prison riot," said executive producer Peter M. Lenkov.

[03/29/10 - 11:47 AM]
So You Think You Can Dance Shakes Up Seventh Season
The new twists include 10 finalists competing, only one dancer eliminated per week and the return of dancers from previous seasons.

[03/29/10 - 11:03 AM]
Sneak Preview Charitable Screenings of the "Glee" Spring Premiere to Benefit the Grammy Foundation(R)
Tickets are now on sale for screenings in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Miami, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

[03/29/10 - 11:02 AM]
Exclusive: "Burn Notice," "Royal Pains" to Return June 3
The duo will once again air Thursdays at 9:00/8:00c and 10:00/9:00c, respectively.

[03/29/10 - 09:46 AM]
E1 Entertainment Signs First Look Deal with Dark Hero Studios
Dark Hero Studios is headed by screenwriter David Hayter and his producing partner Benedict Carver.

[03/29/10 - 09:28 AM]
'Undercover' Is the Sunday 'Boss'
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 28.

[03/29/10 - 08:17 AM]
ABC Family Announces Summer 2010 Programming Slate
"The Secret Life of the American Teenager" returns Monday, June 7, at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/29/10 - 07:19 AM]
Fans Will Decide the Nominees for the "2010 MTV Movie Awards"
New categories this year include GLOBAL SUPERSTAR, BEST ASS-KICKING STAR and BEST SCARED-AS SH**T PERFORMANCE.

[03/29/10 - 12:28 AM]
Interview: "Saving Grace" Creator Nancy Miller

[03/29/10 - 12:07 AM]
Development Update: Monday, March 29
Updates include: David James Elliott to replace Neal McDonough on ABC's "Scoundrels"; Teri Polo joins TBS's "Glory Daze"; and Matt Barr books a role on The CW's "Hellcats."

[03/27/10 - 11:05 AM]
FOX Sends "Brothers" to Late-Night
Repeats of the series will begin airing on Saturday nights at midnight/11:00c starting April 17.

[03/27/10 - 09:35 AM]
ABC's Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Opens Big
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, March 26.

[03/27/10 - 12:03 AM]
Development Update: Saturday, March 27
Updates include: Jason Wiles reports for "Boston's Finest" at ABC; Martin Short is a "Tax Man" for FOX; and Christopher Sieber to topline ABC's "It Takes a Village."

[03/26/10 - 05:22 PM]
24: Day Eight Will Be the Award-Winning Series' Final Season
The final episode will air Monday, May 24 on the network.

[03/26/10 - 01:34 PM]
NBC Gives "Minute" to Wednesdays
Plus: the network has bumped the return of "Friday Night Lights" to Friday, May 7 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/26/10 - 01:19 PM]
Oxygen Media Launches Multi-Platform Countdown "Home Tweet Hollywood" on Monday, March 29
The new season of "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood" bows Monday, April 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/26/10 - 12:27 PM]
Alyssa Milano Returns to Television on ABC's "Romantically Challenged"
The newcomer will launch Monday, April 12 following "Dancing With the Stars."

[03/26/10 - 12:08 PM]
Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game to Air Nationally on ABC in Third Straight Season Opener
ABC's primetime college football coverage returns Saturday, September 4 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/26/10 - 09:39 AM]
ABC Is Thursday's Top Non-Sports Net
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 25.

[03/26/10 - 08:28 AM]
Syfy Commissions Script for Jonathan Silverman Comedy Pilot from Sony and Happy Madison Productions Created by Michael Rosenbaum, Who Will Co-Star
The project revolves around "former actors on a popular science-fiction show, who have hit rock bottom and must work together to get their lives back on track."

[03/26/10 - 06:36 AM]
Attention All Gleeks!!! Don't Miss a Minute of the Too-Big-To-Miss "Glee" Spring Premiere
As previously reported, "Glee's" spring premiere will follow an expanded edition of "American Idol" on Tuesday, April 13.

[03/26/10 - 12:35 AM]
Interview: "The Apprentice" Host Donald Trump







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[05/24/13 - 02:13 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Swamp People" Tops Demos, Viewers for History
Plus: numbers for AMC's "Showville," Showtime's "Last Days Here" and GSN's "Minute to Win It."

[05/24/13 - 01:35 PM]
Mike Darnell Votes Himself Out... of Fox Broadcasting Company
The longtime President of Alternative Entertainment has announced that he will be departing the network at the end of June.

[05/24/13 - 12:11 PM]
Blake Shelton Organizes "Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert" at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on May 29
The concert will be televised live at 9:00/8:00c on NBC as well as on cable networks Style, G4, Bravo, E! and CMT.

[05/24/13 - 11:36 AM]
Syfy's "Paranormal Witness" Returns for Its Third Season on June 5 at 10 PM ET/PT
The new season begins with "The Long Island Terror," featuring intense demonic activity at a house in Long Island, NY.

[05/24/13 - 11:35 AM]
Chris and Heidi Powell and Twin Participants David and Rebecca Live Tweet During "Extreme Weight Loss" Season Premiere, May 28
They'll all be up on @realchrispowell, @realheidipowell, @DavidEWL3 and @BeccaEWL3, respectively.

[05/24/13 - 11:20 AM]
GSN Announces the Season Two Champions of "The American Bible Challenge"
The cable channel details the winners of the show's sophomore run.

[05/24/13 - 08:46 AM]
"Rookie Blue" Opens at #1 at 10pm with Its 2nd Biggest Audience Since 2010
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 23.

[05/24/13 - 08:32 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Opens Summer on Top in Demos
"Hell's Kitchen" and "Does Someone Have to Go?" hand the network victory in adults 18-49.

[05/23/13 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 23
Updates include: Clive Owen, Steven Soderbergh to bring "The Knick" to Cinemax; Neil LaBute's "Full Circle" sets cast; and Stephanie Sengupta departs The CW's "Reign."

[05/23/13 - 06:23 PM]
The CW Books "Cult" Revival for June 28; "The Hunt" Renamed "Capture"
They'll join previously announced summer originals "Breaking Pointe," "Perfect Score" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"

[05/23/13 - 04:27 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Pacers/Heat Opener Dominates for TNT
Plus: numbers for VH1's "Off Pitch," Oxygen's "Best Ink" and TLC's "The Town That Caught Tourettes?"

[05/23/13 - 03:01 PM]
NBC Completes Best May Sweep in Nine Years As Network Finishes 0.1 of Rating Point Out of First
NBC further spins the numbers for the May sweeps period.

[05/23/13 - 03:00 PM]
Syfy's "Killer Contact" (Formerly "Notorious Hauntings") to Premiere July 16 at 10 PM ET/PT
Viewers will follow a team of paranormal investigators as they research the otherworldly activity at historical sites.

[05/23/13 - 02:34 PM]
Kelly Osbourne Hosts Fan-Generated Special "Phineas and Ferb Musical Cliptastic Countdown," Premiering Friday, June 28 on Disney Channel
Leading up to the special, fans can get in on the action by voting for their favorite "Phineas and Ferb" music videos on DisneyChannel.com.

[05/23/13 - 02:15 PM]
A Can't-Miss "Katie" First: An Exclusive Hour with Howard Stern, Tuesday, May 28
Katie goes one on one with Stern in a no-holds-barred conversation about everything from his childhood, family and therapy sessions to his on-air persona and personal obsessions.