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[01/07/11 - 11:30 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Shameless" (Showtime)

[01/07/11 - 11:29 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Episodes" (Showtime)

[01/07/11 - 11:28 PM]
The 50 Best Episodes of 2010: #10-1
Our annual countdown concludes with "Community," "Mad Men," "Terriers" and more!

[01/07/11 - 06:06 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 7
Updates include: History nixes "The Kennedys"; ABC greenlights two comedies; and David E. Kelley's "Wonder Woman" gets tabled.

[01/07/11 - 04:04 PM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Attracts Nearly 3.5 Million Total Viewers in Combined Prime Telecasts
Bravo spins the numbers for Thursday, January 6.

[01/07/11 - 03:05 PM]
HBO Films Presents a Film by Curtis Hanson, "Too Big to Fail," Based on Andrew Ross Sorkin's Bestselling Book About the 2008 Financial Crisis, Debuting in May
The project's ensemble cast includes William Hurt, Ed Asner, Billy Crudup, Paul Giamatti, Topher Grace, Matthew Modine, Cynthia Nixon, Michael O'Keefe, Bill Pullman, Tony Shalhoub and James Woods.

[01/07/11 - 03:04 PM]
Academy Award(R) Winner Kate Winslet Stars in "Mildred Pierce," A Five-Part HBO Miniseries Event Debuting in March
Parts one and two will debut back-to-back on Sunday, March 27.

[01/07/11 - 03:03 PM]
New HBO Series "Game of Thrones," Based on the Bestselling Books by George R.R. Martin, Debuts April 17
The 10-episode season was filmed at various locations in Northern Ireland and Malta.

[01/07/11 - 03:02 PM]
Diane Lane, Tim Robbins and James Gandolfini Star in HBO Films' "Cinema Verite," A Dramatic Look at the Making of the Groundbreaking Documentary "An American Family" Debuting in April
Patrick Fugit, Kathleen Quinlan, Lolita Davidovich, Shanna Collins and Thomas Dekker also star.

[01/07/11 - 03:01 PM]
HBO/Cinemax Programming Overview
Among its 2011 plans: fantasy drama "Game of Thrones," premiering Sunday, April 17.

[01/07/11 - 01:44 PM]
AMC, Starz Confirm "Mad Men," "Spartacus" Renewals
When they'll return however remains to be determined.

[01/07/11 - 01:38 PM]
Lifetime's "Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy," Starring Hayden Panettiere and Marcia Gay Harden, to Premiere February 21
Amanda Fernando Stevens, Paolo Romio, Djirbi Kebe and Vincent Riotta also star.

[01/07/11 - 01:37 PM]
Lifetime Announces New Unscripted Series for February 2011 Launches
"Seriously Funny Kids," "One Born Every Minute" bow Tuesday, February 1 while "Quad Squad," "Glamour Belles" are due Wednesday, February 9.

[01/07/11 - 01:27 PM]
USA Welcomes New and Recurring Guest Stars to Winter Launches of "White Collar," "Royal Pains" and New Original Scripted Series "Fairly Legal"
Henry Winkler, Hilarie Burton, Diahann Carroll, Richard Dean Anderson, Ethan Embry, Gilles Marini and John Legend are among the featured actors.

[01/07/11 - 01:19 PM]
Roma Downey and Marion Ross Star in "Keeping Up With The Randalls," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere July 9
Kayla Ewell and Thad Luckinbill also star in the project, formerly known as "Randall Reunion Races."

[01/07/11 - 01:18 PM]
Jack Coleman Takes the Stage in "Rock the House," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere June 11
Clare Carey, Helen Slater and Andy Milder co-star.

[01/07/11 - 01:17 PM]
Nicollette Sheridan Travels to Ireland on a "Honeymoon for One," A Hallmark Movie Channel Original World Premiere June 4
Greg Wise and Patrick Baladi also star alongside Sheridan.

[01/07/11 - 01:16 PM]
Rob Estes Finds He Is Sharing His Garden Bench With a Ghost When He Ventures to "Edge of the Garden," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere May 14
Estes stars alongside Sarah Manninen, Kelly Monaco and David Lewis.

[01/07/11 - 01:15 PM]
Anna Chlumsky and Warren Christie Star in "Three Weeks, Three Kids," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere, May 7
Chelah Horsdal, Susan Hogan and Kevin McNulty also star.

[01/07/11 - 01:14 PM]
MTV's Highest Rated Series Telecast Ever, Season Three of "Jersey Shore," Delivers 8.45 Million Total Viewers for Premiere
MTV spins the numbers for Thursday, January 6.

[01/07/11 - 01:14 PM]
Sherry Stringfield and Danielle Panabaker Star in "Beverly Lewis' The Shunning," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere April 16
The movie is based on the first novel of "The Heritage of Lancaster County Books" from the New York Times best-selling author.

[01/07/11 - 01:13 PM]
Richard Thomas Stars in "Time After Time," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere March 19
Thomas stars alongside Kaj-Erik Eriksen as a man who travels back in time and comes face-to-face with a younger version of himself.

[01/07/11 - 01:12 PM]
Jennie Garth and Ethan Erickson Star in "Accidentally In Love," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere February 12
Fred Willard and Marilu Henner co-star in the project, written by Peter Facinelli.

[01/07/11 - 01:10 PM]
Hallmark Channel Signs Development Deal With Acclaimed Master Chef Emeril Lagasse
The show, which will be produced in association with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., will premiere in the fourth quarter of 2011 as a part of the "Hallmark Channel Home" daytime block.

[01/07/11 - 01:07 PM]
Video: The CW's "Shedding For The Wedding" Preview
The series premieres on Wednesday, February 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/07/11 - 01:05 PM]
Laurence Fishburne Stars in "Thurgood," Debuting Feb. 24 on HBO
The one-man play stars Laurence Fishburne in his Tony-nominated performance, filmed at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater in Washington, D.C.

[01/07/11 - 12:59 PM]
BCS Bowls Power ESPN to its Best-Ever Day and Week
ESPN spins the numbers for the week of December 27-January 2.

[01/07/11 - 11:42 AM]
HBO2 Continues Its Weekly Wednesday Documentary Series in the First Half of 2011 With a Provocative and Diverse Lineup of Films
Said lineup includes "JFK: In His Own Words," "Quadrangle" and "When Strangers Click: Five Stories from the Internet."

[01/07/11 - 11:41 AM]
HBO Sets Documentary Lineup for the First Half of 2011
Eugene Jarecki, Ben Anderson and Daphne Pinkerson are among the featured documentarians.

[01/07/11 - 11:33 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Deliver Dec. 27-31 Late-Night Ratings Wins
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of December 27-31.

[01/07/11 - 11:26 AM]
Second Season of Hit Comedy Series "I'm In The Band" to Premiere Monday, January 17 on Disney XD
Leading up to the premiere, DisneyXD.com will launch a new Olympic-style game, "Rock-On-A-Thon."

[01/07/11 - 10:26 AM]
A&E Orders 20-Episode Second Season of the New Hit Series "Storage Wars"
Production on season two of the series is currently underway, to premiere in second quarter 2011.

[01/07/11 - 10:26 AM]
Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson Star in HBO Films' "The Sunset Limited," Debuting Feb. 12
Jones also directed and executive produced the film from a script by playwright Cormac McCarthy.

[01/07/11 - 10:18 AM]
A&E Network in Production on New Original Real-Life Series "Relapse" from the Producers of the Emmy-Award Winning Series "Intervention"
Five one-hour episodes have been ordered and will premiere second quarter 2011.

[01/07/11 - 10:11 AM]
A&E Presents the New Original Drama Series "Breakout Kings" - from the Producers of "Prison Break" - Premieres Sunday, March 13 at 10PM ET/PT
Laz Alonso, Domenick Lombardozzi, Jimmi Simpson, Malcolm Goodwin, Serinda Swan and Brooke Nevin star.

[01/07/11 - 09:39 AM]
AMC Kicks Off the New Year With Programming Lineup of Film Premieres and Favorites
Highlights include a two-night "The Walking Dead" marathon on January 18-19.

[01/07/11 - 09:38 AM]
AMC Begins Production on "Breaking Bad" Season Four
Season four consists of 13, one-hour episodes and is set to debut in summer 2011.

[01/07/11 - 09:37 AM]
AMC Announces Next Original Series, "The Killing" to Premiere Sunday, April 3rd at 10PM/ET
Mireille Enos, Billy Campbell, Joel Kinnaman, Michelle Forbes and Brent Sexton star.

[01/07/11 - 09:32 AM]
HBO Picks Up New Comedy Series "Girls," Created by and Starring "Tiny Furniture" Filmmaker Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham, Judd Apatow and Jenni Konner also serve as executive producers on the series.

[01/07/11 - 09:19 AM]
Original Episodes of "The Big Bang Theory," "CSI" and "The Mentalist" Return With Highest Adults 18-49 Ratings Since Early November
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, January 6.

[01/07/11 - 08:56 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Takes Demo Crown
CBS however is the most-watched network last night.

[01/07/11 - 08:50 AM]
ABC Wins Thursday in Adults 18-49 as "Wipeout" Marks Most-Watched-Ever Telecast
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 6.

[01/07/11 - 07:54 AM]
MTV Joins With George Clooney, Google, The United Nations and Others to Help Deter War in Sudan
"Satellite Sentinel Project welcomes MTV and its viewers -- who have been standing up for years to end human rights crimes in Darfur and southern Sudan -- to our early warning system team," said Clooney.

[01/07/11 - 07:49 AM]
"Silencing the Song: An Afghan Fallen Star" Debuts Jan. 26 on HBO2
The documentary will be preceded by an encore presentation of 2010's "Afghan Star."

[01/07/11 - 07:43 AM]
Compassionate Family From Cocoa, Florida, Who Fly All Over the World to Help Those in Need, Become Latest Recipients on An "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
ABC details another upcoming installment of its reality franchise.

[01/07/11 - 07:38 AM]
ABC's "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011 - Part 1" Tops its Combined Competition by Wide Margins in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of December 27-January 1.

[01/06/11 - 09:31 PM]
The 50 Best Episodes of 2010: #20-11
Our annual countdown continues with "The Big C," "Sons of Anarchy," "Friday Night Lights" and more!

[01/06/11 - 06:33 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 6
Updates include: Kristen Johnston, Christine Taylor to topline TV Land pilots; and Amy Acker lands female lead on USA's "Common Law."

[01/06/11 - 04:01 PM]
"Submit Your Villain" Contest Gives One Lucky Fan the Chance to See Their Creation Depcited on NBC's New Drama "The Cape"
Co-star Summer Glau announced the unique opportunity today in a message to the show's Facebook fans.

[01/06/11 - 02:10 PM]
Planet Green Charges Into 2011 With Two Premiere Series This January
"Conviction Kitchen" and "Boomtown" bow Friday, January 14 and Saturday, January 29, respectively.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.