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[09/07/10 - 06:24 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 7
Updates include: Bo Burnham, Lena Dunham land pilots at MTV, HBO; and Tom Perrotta brings "The Wishbones" to Showtime.

[09/07/10 - 04:41 PM]
HBO Documentary Films Acquires U.S. TV Rights to Public Speaking, Spotlighting Writer Fran Lebowitz
The Martin Scorsese-helmed project debuts in November on the pay channel.

[09/07/10 - 03:03 PM]
FOX Goes Back for Seconds with Season Two of Gordon Ramsay's "Masterchef"
"Gordon Ramsay is an incredible talent and the biggest culinary star on television today, so we're very happy to have Gordon and MASTERCHEF back for another season on FOX," said Mike Darnell.

[09/07/10 - 02:21 PM]
For the First Time Ever, "Grey's Anatomy" Fans Will Be Able to Vote for and Select the New Season's Poster Art
Fans will have until Thursday, September 16 to cast their votes at the show's Facebook page.

[09/07/10 - 01:05 PM]
Sharktopus Theme Song, Performed by the Cheetah Whores, Now Available for Radio Play on Itunes
The much-ballyhooed Syfy original premieres Saturday, September 25 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/07/10 - 12:47 PM]
TNT's Leverage Scores Strong Growth as Hit Series Wraps Up Summer Season
TNT spins the numbers for Sunday, September 5.

[09/07/10 - 12:40 PM]
NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' Premieres September 25 with Snl Alum Amy Poehler & Chart-Topping Musical Guest Katy Perry
Plus: Vanessa Bayer, Paul Brittain, Taran Killam, and Jay Pharoah will join the cast as featured players.

[09/07/10 - 12:35 PM]
Cher, Ellen Degeneres, Katy Perry, the "Jersey Shore" Cast, Rosario Dawson, the Cast of "Glee," Chris Pine, the Cast of Jackass, Kim Kardashian, Joe Manganiello of "True Blood," Rick Ross and Romeo of Aventura to Appear at the "2010 MTV Video Music Awards"
Chelsea Handler hosts the 27th annual awards show, airing this Sunday.

[09/07/10 - 11:35 AM]
Jeff and Lester Are on the Lam and in Search of a Copy of the New Halo: Reach Videogame in "Chuck Presents - Buy Hard: The Jeff and Lester Story," an Original Digital Series Launching September 7
Scott Krinksy and Vik Sahay star in the "Chuck" five-episode original digital series.

[09/07/10 - 10:55 AM]
BBC America - October Highlights
Newcomer I'LL DO ANYTHING and season eight of THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW join the previously announced LUTHER.

[09/07/10 - 10:52 AM]
Superstars on the Field and Outrageous Characters Off, T.O. and Ochocinco Are Teaming Up to Bring Their Trash-Talking, Larger-Than-Life Personalities to Versus for the T.ocho Show
The newcomer will air Tuesdays at 10:30/9:30c beginning October 12.

[09/07/10 - 10:09 AM]
ABC Is No. 1 on Monday in Adults 18-49 and All Key Women Demos
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, September 6.

[09/07/10 - 09:31 AM]
NBC and Dreamworks Animation Bring One-Of-A-Kind Animated Programming to Audiences at Home for the Holidays with New Original Specials: 'Scared Shrekless' and 'Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special'
"Scared Shrekless" will air Thursday, October 28 while "Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special" is set for Wednesday, November 24.

[09/07/10 - 09:04 AM]
Boomerock Rings in Stone-Age 50th Anniversary Salute to the Flintstones
The celebration begins Thursday, September 30 on the cable channel.

[09/07/10 - 08:43 AM]
Josh and Jake Harris Sign on for Discovery Channel's 'Deadliest Catch'
"Josh and Jake are part of the Discovery family," said Discovery's Clark Bunting.

[09/07/10 - 08:43 AM]
Get Your Free Desserts as Bravo Declares September 15th "Top Chef Just Desserts Day"
All times and locations will be announced via Twitter and Facebook the morning of September 15.

[09/07/10 - 08:35 AM]
Kenny Chesney Takes the Stage for an All-New CMT "Invitation Only" Premiering Monday, September 27
The one-hour special features performances of "When The Sun Goes Down", "Out Last Night," and more.

[09/07/10 - 08:06 AM]
AMC Acquires Rights to the Godfather Films Through 2019
Also included is "The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977)", the nine-hour chronological re-edit of the first two installations.

[09/07/10 - 08:03 AM]
Swift Justice with Nancy Grace Evolves the Court Series Genre
The half-hour, syndicated, reality court series debuts Monday, September 13.

[09/07/10 - 08:02 AM]
Kennedy Center to Honor Merle Haggard; Jerry Herman; Bill T. Jones; Paul Mccartney; and Oprah Winfrey on "The 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors"
The 33rd annual celebration airs Tuesday, December 28 on CBS.

[09/07/10 - 07:58 AM]
Hit Real-Life Series "Steven Seagal Lawman" Returns to A&E for an Action-Packed Second Season
The show's eight-episode sophomore run begins Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/07/10 - 07:28 AM]
Syfy and Peacock Productions Ink Music Superstar Billy Ray Cyrus to Headline Development of New Reality Show Ufo: Unbelievably Freakin' Obvious
The series features Cyrus and his son as they "investigate the conspiracy theories that abound around unexplained activity and paranormal phenomena."

[09/06/10 - 09:18 AM]
Exclusive: Syfy Books Felicia Day's "Red" for October 30
Kavan Smith and Stephen McHattie co-star in the project, which will air during Syfy's upcoming "31 Days of Halloween" event.

[09/06/10 - 12:02 AM]
Interview: "Thintervention" Host Jackie Warner

[09/04/10 - 12:42 PM]
Disney Channel's "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" Debuts as TV/Cable's No. 1 Movie of 2010
Disney Channel spins the numbers for Friday, September 3.

[09/03/10 - 06:02 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 3
Updates include: Ken Jenkins to visit ABC's "Cougar Town"; Paul Scheuring, McG team for ABC drama; and John Glenn books dramas at CBS, FOX.

[09/03/10 - 05:12 PM]
Kara Dioguardi Departs "American Idol"
"I felt like I won the lottery when I joined AMERICAN IDOL two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave IDOL," said DioGuardi in a formal statement.

[09/03/10 - 12:52 PM]
ABC Pushes "America's Funniest Home Videos" Return to October 3
The Alphabet is opting for a two-hour "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" on Sunday, September 26.

[09/03/10 - 12:51 PM]
The CW Network Is Bringing Hellcats to the Heart of Frisco, Tx for the Largest Cheerleading Event the Nation Has Ever Seen
Plus: The cheerleading squad who succeeds in bringing the most dance participants to the gathering will receive $4,000.

[09/03/10 - 10:48 AM]
Interview: "Mel B: It's a Scary World" Star Mel B

[09/03/10 - 10:46 AM]
Interview: "Blood Dolphins" Star Lincoln O'Barry

[09/03/10 - 09:53 AM]
Comedy Pilot 'I Just Want My Pants Back' Begins Production for MTV in New York
Peter Vack, Kim Shaw, Elisabeth Hower, Jordan Carlos and Chris Parnell co-star in the project.

[09/02/10 - 10:32 PM]
Discovery Tables "Pitchmen," Animal Planet Moves Up "Whale Wars" Special
The Anthony "Sully" Sullivan-led series has been pulled after just two episodes.

[09/02/10 - 06:58 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 2
Updates include: Oren Peli, Marc Guggenheim land ABC dramas; Alyssa Milano to star in Lifetime original; and John Enbom to bring "Free Agents" to U.S. for NBC.

[09/02/10 - 02:37 PM]
Disney/Abc, ESPN and Time Warner Cable Sign Long-Term, Wide-Ranging Agreement to Carry a Variety of Video & Digital Services
This extensive and expanded rights package marks Disney Media Network's most expansive content agreement to date.

[09/02/10 - 12:57 PM]
American Idol Announces Los Angeles as Final Audition City
The series will host auditions in Los Angeles beginning Wednesday, September 22.

[09/02/10 - 12:07 PM]
MTV News Gives Viewers a Vip Pass to the "2010 Video Music Awards Preshow" on Sunday, September 12 at 8pm ET/PT
Nicki Minaj will be featured in her first-ever televised solo performance.

[09/02/10 - 11:28 AM]
Nightline Is No. 1 Among Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 for the Week and Season to Date
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of August 23-27.

[09/02/10 - 11:27 AM]
ABC and Cafepress Unveil New ABC Online Store with Emphasis on Fan Engagement
Fans can design their own T-shirts, posters, SIGG water bottles and other custom products.

[09/02/10 - 11:26 AM]
ABC Picks Up Emmy Award-Winning Reality Series "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" for a Second Season
The series, which recently won the 2010 Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program, will run for six episodes.

[09/02/10 - 11:02 AM]
'Tonight Show' Rebroadcasts Win the Late-Night Week of AuG. 23-27 Over 'Late Show' Originals
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of August 23-27.

[09/02/10 - 11:01 AM]
NBC's Hit Summer Series 'America's Got Talent' Reveals the Top 10 Acts That Will Compete Live on Tuesday, September 7
The September 7 show will also include a performance from pop singer Enrique Iglesias, who will perform his #1 dance single "I Like It."

[09/02/10 - 10:41 AM]
MTV Gives Fans More of Summer's #1 TV Series with the Return of "Jersey Shore After Hours"
The half-hour after-show will air Thursdays at 11:00/10:00c following the series.

[09/02/10 - 09:22 AM]
Cma Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock Boosts ABC to Wednesday Summer Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 1.

[09/02/10 - 09:20 AM]
Big Brother Wednesday Sweeps Time Period in Viewers and Key Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 1.

[09/02/10 - 09:15 AM]
TV Land Gives Viewers a Revealing Look at the Drama, Tears and Joy Behind the Scenes of the Reality Modeling Competition "She's Got the Look"
The half-hour special airs Wednesday, September 8 at 11:00/10:00c.

[09/02/10 - 06:16 AM]
Nate Berkus Redesigns Weekday Television with the Launch of 'The Nate Berkus Show' Beginning September 13, 2010
"My whole life has been a conversation with women, so I wanted to create a show that reflects their lives and gives them something meaningful each day," said Berkus.

[09/01/10 - 07:19 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 1
Updates include: FOX lands "Locke & Key"; Mekhi Phifer to depart "Lie to Me"; and TNT on track to renew "Memphis Beat."

[09/01/10 - 04:01 PM]
Syfy Journeys to Neverland in Peter Pan Prequel from Writer/Director Nick Willing
The project, due in 2011, stars Rhys Ifans, Anna Friel, Bob Hoskins, Raoul Trujillo and Charlie Rowe.

[09/01/10 - 02:34 PM]
NBC.com Announces the 'Undercovers: Get a Room Private Screening' Online Sweepstakes to Promote Debut of NBC's New Drama 'Undercovers'
The sweepstakes will reward five lucky winners with an all-expense-paid romantic adventure for two to New York City.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
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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]
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
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[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]
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[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.