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[07/09/10 - 06:56 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 9
Updates include: Alan Ball to direct HBO's "All Signs Point to Death"; Tad Quill inks overall deal with Universal; and Taylor Kinney to recur on The CW's "Vampire Diaries."

[07/09/10 - 12:59 PM]
Frank Darabont, Gale Anne Hurd, Robert Kirkman and the Cast of AMC's Series "The Walking Dead" Descend on Comic Con 2010
The series will premiere this October during AMC Fearfest.

[07/09/10 - 12:54 PM]
Fifa World Cup Rating Through Semifinals: Up 36%
ESPN spins the numbers for its World Cup coverage to date.

[07/09/10 - 11:29 AM]
ABC News "Nightline" Is #1 Among Total Viewers
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of June 28-July 4.

[07/09/10 - 10:51 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Glades, The" (A&E)

[07/09/10 - 10:50 AM]
Canwest Producing a Record Number of Scripted Original Projects Slated for Global and Showcase
New dramas include "Blackstone," "Endgame," "XIII," "King" and "Combat Hospital."

[07/09/10 - 09:40 AM]
Big Brother Posts Across-The-Board Gains Versus Last Summer's Premiere
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, July 8.

[07/09/10 - 09:32 AM]
Lebron James' Announcement Generates 7.3 Overnight Rating
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, July 8.

[07/09/10 - 09:15 AM]
ABC's Wipeout Outdraws CBS' Big Brother Premiere
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, July 8.

[07/08/10 - 11:18 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Haven" (Syfy)

[07/08/10 - 08:09 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 8
Updates include: Ralphie May and Lavell Crawford to topline Comedy Central project; Brian Austin Green joins ABC's "Desperate Housewives"; and Lee Pace and Linus Roache report for HBO's "Miraculous Year."

[07/08/10 - 02:05 PM]
This Marriage Is Going to Be Wild! Survivalist/Special Forces Husband Teams with Journalist City Wife in Discovery's 'Man, Woman, Wild'
The newcomer premieres Friday, July 16 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[07/08/10 - 01:33 PM]
Disney/ABC Television Group Scores 69 Primetime Emmy Nominations
ABC, ABC Studios and Disney Channel detail their various nominations.

[07/08/10 - 01:24 PM]
NBC's Hit Summer Series, 'America's Got Talent,' Reveals the Top 48 Contestants Competing Live in Hollywood Beginning Tuesday, July 13
NBC details the finalists on the show's fifth season.

[07/08/10 - 12:36 PM]
La Ink Returns to TLC on a Hot New Night
Season four launches Wednesday, August 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/08/10 - 12:35 PM]
A Visual Stunner, a Thought Provocateur Science Channel Presents 'Wonders of the Solar System'
The newcomer launches Wednesday, August 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/08/10 - 12:34 PM]
Animal Planet Answers the Age-Old Question
DOGS VS. CATS, an original special, premieres Saturday, July 24 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/08/10 - 12:33 PM]
Discovery Channel's Groundbreaking Series Life Leads Discovery's 16 Primetime Emmy Nominations
"Whale Wars," "Dirty Jobs," "Mythbusters" and "Man vs. Wild" were also honored.

[07/08/10 - 12:32 PM]
Raw Emotion Mixed with Support for Harris Family Drives Deadliest Catch Community to Historic High on Tuesday Night
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 6.

[07/08/10 - 12:24 PM]
NBC.com Earns Three Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations
"The Biggest Loser," "30 Rock" and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" are among the site's nominations.

[07/08/10 - 12:12 PM]
NBC Scores 48 Nominations for 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards
NBC and Universal Media Studios detail their various nominations.

[07/08/10 - 11:51 AM]
CBS.com Launches Big Brother "Ultimate Fan" Sweepstakes
The winner will receive a trip to the taping of the BIG BROTHER finale as well as a chance to meet the current season's houseguests.

[07/08/10 - 11:07 AM]
ABC Announces Fall Series Premiere Dates
Plus: newcomer "Better Together" has been retitled "Better With You."

[07/08/10 - 11:01 AM]
Lionsgate(R) Roars with Record 26 Emmy(R) Nominations for Its Acclaimed Series Mad Men, Nurse Jackie and Weeds
The studio details its nominations for "Mad Men," "Nurse Jackie" and "Weeds."

[07/08/10 - 10:58 AM]
Syfy Promotes Karen O'Hara, to Vice President, Original Movies
In this role, O'Hara oversees the development and production of more than 20 Syfy Saturday Night Original Movies per year.

[07/08/10 - 10:56 AM]
Pretty Little Liars Continues Its Summer Hot Streak
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 6.

[07/08/10 - 10:29 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Honored with Nine Primetime Emmy(R) Nominations
The network details its nominations for "South Park," "The Colbert Report" and "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart."

[07/08/10 - 10:06 AM]
Bravo Earns Seven Emmy Nominations for 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy(R) Awards
The network details its nominations for "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List," "Top Chef" and "Top Chef Masters."

[07/08/10 - 09:47 AM]
MTV2 Introduces High Flying Mexican Wrestling to American Airwaves with Weekly Series "Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors"
The newcomer premieres Friday, July 16 at 10:00/9:00c with an encore airing the following night on MTV Tr3s.

[07/08/10 - 09:23 AM]
Ion Television Continues Ratings Growth Trend in 2nd Quarter 2010
ION spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2010.

[07/08/10 - 09:16 AM]
History(Tm) Announces Winners of the Innovation in History Education Contest
Each Grand Prize winner is awarded $5,000 and each First Prize Winner is awarded $2,500.

[07/08/10 - 09:08 AM]
Spongebob "The Clash of Triton" Lands 5.2 Million Total Viewers, Tops All TV with Kids and Tweens
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for Monday, July 5.

[07/08/10 - 09:00 AM]
Oxygen Media Uncovers Hollywood's Jersey Roots with "25iest: Jersey Celebs" Premieres Tuesday, July 20 at 11pm ET/PT
The one-hour special will follow the season finale of "Jersey Couture."

[07/08/10 - 08:23 AM]
Syfy's Warehouse 13 Second Season Premiere Is #1 Tuesday Cable Scripted Series in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
Syfy further spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 6.

[07/08/10 - 08:10 AM]
Planet Green Looks to the Gulf and Beyond for the Second Installment of Blue August
Said offering is headlined by the U.S. premiere of the six-part series OCEANS BLUE, premiering Sunday, August 8.

[07/08/10 - 07:54 AM]
AMC Garners Most Emmy(R) Award Nominations for a Basic Cable Network Three Years in a Row
AMC details its nominations for "Mad Men," "Breaking Bad" and "The Prisoner."

[07/08/10 - 07:25 AM]
It's 'Your Chance to Dance' with a Brand-New Series on Cmt
Mark L. Walberg hosts the competition series, due Friday, July 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/08/10 - 05:49 AM]
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards: Nomination Summary
"The Pacific" leads all nominations with 24 followed by 19 for "Glee" and 17 for "Mad Men."

[07/08/10 - 05:48 AM]
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards: Creative Arts Nominations
Plus the rest of the annual ceremony's nominees.

[07/08/10 - 05:47 AM]
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards: Nominations
"Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Glee," "Modern Family," "Nurse Jackie," "The Office," "30 Rock" are up for Best Comedy; "Breaking Bad," "Dexter," "The Good Wife," "Lost," "Mad Men" and "True Blood" for Best Drama.

[07/07/10 - 06:38 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 7
Updates include: Patrick J. Adams to be USA's "Legal Mind"; Skeet Ulrich to star in NBC's "Law & Order: LA"; and Mark Pellegrino joins Syfy's "Being Human" import.

[07/07/10 - 03:05 PM]
The Showtime(R) Anti-Heroes to Headline Opening Day of Comic-Con 2010
Michael C. Hall, David Duchovny and Mary-Louise Parker are among the featured talent.

[07/07/10 - 03:00 PM]
TV Land Picks Up Its Sizzling Series "Hot in Cleveland" for 20 New Episodes
Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White will return as series regulars for all 20 episodes.

[07/07/10 - 02:57 PM]
ABC to Wrap "Downfall" Early, Pushes "Shark Tank"
"Downfall" will now close on July 20 while "Shark Tank" is due back on July 29.

[07/07/10 - 02:56 PM]
TCA to Unveil Over a Dozen Cable Originals
A&E, BBC America, Discovery, HBO, MTV, Starz and WE tv detail the upcoming offerings.

[07/07/10 - 01:11 PM]
'America's Got Talent' and 'Macy's 4th of July' Special Provide NBC Ratings Fireworks for the Primetime Week of June 28-July 4
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 28-July 4.

[07/07/10 - 12:03 PM]
AMC's Two-Time Emmy(R) and Three-Time Golden Globe(R) Award-Winning Drama "Mad Men" Returns Sunday, July 25 at 10pm ET/PT
This season, the series' breakout ensemble cast "continues to captivate as they grapple with an uncertain new reality."

[07/07/10 - 11:49 AM]
Disney Channel Is TV's No. 1 Network in Total Day in Key Kids Demos
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of June 28-July 4.

[07/07/10 - 11:21 AM]
CBS Places First in Viewers for Second Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for the week of June 28-July 4.

[07/07/10 - 11:00 AM]
MTV Takes Viewers Back Inside the Lives of Four Unforgettable Teen Mothers in the Groundbreaking Documentary Series "Teen Mom"
The original series returns Tuesday, July 20 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.







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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.