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[02/21/11 - 09:55 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 21
Updates include: Minnie Driver to "Hail Mary" for CBS; Jason Isaacs to topline NBC's "REM"; and Ashley Judd to star in ABC's "Missing."

[02/21/11 - 01:19 PM]
"Onion SportsDome" Moves To Tuesdays at 8pm ET
"I'm not going to sugarcoat it: moving the SportsDome to eight o'clock is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me in my entire life," said Mark Shepard.

[02/21/11 - 11:33 AM]
2011 NBA All-Star Game on TNT Delivers Most Watched and Highest Rated All-Star Game since 2003 and Earns Strong Growth Across All Demos
TNT spins the numbers for Sunday, February 20.

[02/21/11 - 09:10 AM]
ABC's Sunday Line-up Grows Across the Board
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 20.

[02/21/11 - 08:55 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Comedies Edge ABC, CBS for Adults 18-49 Crown
All five of FOX's animated efforts were up from last week's numbers.

[02/21/11 - 06:53 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX's "Cops," "AMW" Return on Top
The veteran duo were off last week due to FOX's NASCAR coverage.

[02/19/11 - 09:31 AM]
"Primetime: What Would You Do?" Hits Best Numbers in 4 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, February 18.

[02/19/11 - 08:59 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Defenders" Rebounds in CBS Victory
FOX shares the adults 18-49 crown as eight of 12 series last night show week-to-week gains.

[02/18/11 - 10:26 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 18
Updates include: Tim Allen locks into ABC's "Last Days of Man"; Rob Corddry has "Little in Common" with FOX; and "Lone Star's" Jimmy Wolk reports to "Georgetown" at ABC.

[02/18/11 - 04:56 PM]
TLC Set to Premiere Five Compelling New Specials
Said offerings include "Babies Behind Bars," "Heavily Ever After," "Ultimate Cleaners" and "Taxidermy USA."

[02/18/11 - 03:17 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Jersey Shore" Hits Season Low in Total Viewers
The show's latest episode however still bests all but "American Idol" among adults 18-49.

[02/18/11 - 02:04 PM]
Discovery Channel Greenlights Second Seasons of "Gold Rush: Alaska" and "Flying Wild Alaska"
The series have averaged more than 3 million and 2 million viewers per premiere episode, respectively.

[02/18/11 - 12:30 PM]
Nickelodeon's "Big Time Rush" Is on a Big Time Roll!
"Big Time Beach Party," a one-hour special featuring Russell Brand, airs Monday, February 21 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/18/11 - 12:05 PM]
NBC.com Brings the Audition Experience Directly to Viewers With New Interactive Tool for Upcoming Reality Competition Series "The Voice"
The tool records performances and then rates them on a scale from 1 to 10 based on pitch and expression.

[02/18/11 - 12:04 PM]
Production Begins on Second Season of Disney XD's Royal Hit, "Pair of Kings," Starring Mitchel Musso and Doc Shaw
Plus: DisneyXD.com will roll out four additional themed games for the series throughout the year beginning with "Super Surf Scramble."

[02/18/11 - 11:53 AM]
The Style Network Hit Docu-Series "Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back" Returns for Season Two and Continues Its Inspiring Journey Beginning March 7
The show's 16-episode sophomore run will air Mondays at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/18/11 - 11:01 AM]
E! Entertainment Television Introduces Consumer Products Line Inspired by Network's Long-Running Hit "Live from the Red Carpet"
The comprehensive line launches with an array of products that includes apparel, cosmetics, self-tanner and a home food delivery service.

[02/18/11 - 10:48 AM]
Get Ready, America! You're About to Get "Mobbed" Thursday, March 31, on FOX
Howie Mandel hosts the one-hour special, which will replace the previously announced preview of the "Untitled Jamie Foxx/Affion Crockett Project."

[02/18/11 - 10:19 AM]
The Exciting Second Season of NBC's "Minute to Win it" Continues With Guest Stars Competing for Charity Beginning This Wednesday, February 23
Plus: Minneapolis (February 19), Denver (February 26), Salt Lake City (March 5), Nashville (March 12) and Orlando (March 12) to hold casting calls.

[02/18/11 - 09:46 AM]
"The Mentalist" Sees Week-to-Week Gains in Viewers and Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, February 17.

[02/18/11 - 09:44 AM]
New "Oscar(R) Backstage Pass" App for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch Offers the Ultimate Insider's View of Oscar Night(R)
Users will have access to live video streams from a multitude of cameras, allowing special behind-the-scenes access throughout the night's events.

[02/18/11 - 09:25 AM]
Life Is Sweeter for the Valastro Family With the Addition of New Baby Son
TLC will celebrate the birth with a one-hour "Cake Boss" special on Sunday, March 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/18/11 - 09:16 AM]
ABC Builds its Thursday Numbers Year to Year in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 17.

[02/18/11 - 09:00 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: The CW Surges, NBC Fades
The Peacock delivered its worst performance ever with a regular lineup of in-season Thursday originals.

[02/18/11 - 12:11 AM]
Interview: "The Amazing Race" Host Phil Keoghan
"Unfinished Business," the show's 18th edition, launches this Sunday at 8:00/7:00c on CBS.

[02/18/11 - 12:08 AM]
Interview: "Blue Bloods" Executive Producers Leonard Goldberg & Robin Green
The hit drama returns to Fridays at 10:00/9:00c tonight on CBS.

[02/17/11 - 10:41 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 17
Updates include: Kiefer Sutherland eyes FOX's "Touch"; Britt Robertson books "Secret Circle" at The CW; and David Giuntoli to topline NBC's "Grimm."

[02/17/11 - 04:18 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Justified" Tops Total Viewers
The FX drama however is down more than 30% from last week's season premiere (3.466 million).

[02/17/11 - 01:26 PM]
Disney Channel Casts Pilot for Musical Comedy "Madison High"
"High School Musical's" Alyson Reed will reprise her role of drama teacher Ms. Darbus in the project, about a troupe of theater students.

[02/17/11 - 01:11 PM]
Lifetime Sends "Seriously Funny Kids" to Late-Night
Meanwhile, the oft-rescheduled "Four of a Kind" and "Glamour Belles" will now debut Wednesday, March 23 beginning at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/17/11 - 12:40 PM]
Aaron Ashmore ("Smallville") Reports for Duty at Syfy's Hit Series "Warehouse 13"
He'll play Steve Jinks, a young ATF agent with an innate ability to detect when someone's lying.

[02/17/11 - 12:17 PM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Honors the Hall Family's Courage and Heart When They Deliver a New Home in Wichita, KS
ABC details another upcoming installment of its Sunday franchise.

[02/17/11 - 12:16 PM]
"The 2011 Billboard Music Awards" to Air on ABC Live from Las Vegas, Sunday, May 22
The live broadcast will be co-executive produced by Richard D. Beckman and Don Mischer of Don Mischer Productions.

[02/17/11 - 11:58 AM]
Adult Swim Launches Free Branded Mobile App
"We didn't want to publish just another video app," said Jeff Olsen.

[02/17/11 - 11:53 AM]
Jay Leno Delivers #1 Finishes vs. "Late Show" and "Nightline" for the Ratings Week of Feb. 7-11
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 7-11.

[02/17/11 - 11:52 AM]
Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk Return to FX With Drama Series Pilot "American Horror Story"
"And as for 'Glee,'" Murphy said. "Fans can rest assured that we haven't taken our eyes off that ball for a second."

[02/17/11 - 11:30 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces Spring Premiere Dates for Two New Original Series "The Judds" and "Addicted to Food"
The former will launch Sunday, April 10 with latter due on Tuesday, March 29.

[02/17/11 - 11:16 AM]
TLC Announces Special With Princess Diana Bridesmaid - India Hicks
The special will air as part of the network's week-long event leading into the highly anticipated nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

[02/17/11 - 11:03 AM]
The Paley Center for Media Announces Lineup of Panelists for PaleyFest2011
The annual event takes place from March 4 to 17 at The Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.

[02/17/11 - 10:31 AM]
Grammy(R) Award-Winning Recording Artist Adele Gives a Fresh Sound to Soul in "VH1 Unplugged: Adele"
The special will debut online on March 3, one day before its VH1 premiere on Friday, March 4 at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/17/11 - 09:53 AM]
The Premiere of "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" Sweeps Time Period in Viewers and Key Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 16.

[02/17/11 - 09:47 AM]
USA Network to Celebrate America's Innovators in a First-Ever Character Approved One-Hour Telecast
"Character Approved: Honoring 12 Cultural Trailblazers" will follow the season finale of "White Collar" on Tuesday, March 8.

[02/17/11 - 09:07 AM]
ABC's "Modern Family" is Wednesday's #1 Scripted TV Show in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 16.

[02/17/11 - 08:56 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: Expanded "Idol" Dings Competition
NBC's "Minute to Win It" and ABC's "Mr. Sunshine" take the biggest hits from last week.

[02/17/11 - 08:55 AM]
"Firefly" Lands at Science Channel - Premieres Sunday, March 6 @ 8pm ET
Plus: Dr. Michio Kaku will be commentating on the science behind "Firefly" for each episode.

[02/17/11 - 08:48 AM]
A Second Season of "The Fabulous Beekman Boys" Is Ready to Bloom This March on Planet Green
The new season will roll out Tuesday, March 22 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[02/17/11 - 08:14 AM]
Is Miss USA(TM) "Tough Enough(R)?"
Rima Fakih will be one of the aspiring contestants on USA Network's upcoming non-scripted series.

[02/17/11 - 07:42 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tops CBS' "Ferguson" in Key Adults 7 Weeks in a Row
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 7-11.

[02/17/11 - 03:01 AM]
Logo to Continue MTV Networks' Award-Winning Commitment to Public Service by Launching Its First Ever Pro-Social Campaign Today
"beCause" is its first ever pro-social initiative "focusing on self-respect and empowerment issues for the LGBT community and their allies."

[02/16/11 - 10:46 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 16
Updates include: Adrianne Palicki is NBC's "Wonder Woman"; Maria Bello locks into "Prime Suspect," also at NBC; and Mike O'Malley, Michael Emerson land pilots.







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[03/16/26 - 11:12 AM]
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[03/16/26 - 11:06 AM]
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[03/16/26 - 11:01 AM]
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[03/16/26 - 10:56 AM]
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The special spotlights the families dealing with rare diseases and the scientists, advocates, and innovators fighting to change their futures.

[03/16/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Free Bert" Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix
Bert Kreischer will appear at Netflix is a Joke Festival 2026, performing the "Bert and Shaq's Crowd Work Show" at The Comedy Store on May 8 and hosting "2 Bears 5K" with Tom Segura and Jelly Roll at The Rose Bowl on May 9.

[03/16/26 - 10:31 AM]
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The film follows a group of friends' fight for survival after their pet chimpanzee, Ben, goes on a violent rampage, turning a tropical homecoming into a primal tale of horror and survival.

[03/16/26 - 10:01 AM]
CBS Presents "The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special," An Entertainment Tonight Production, Monday, April 6 on CBS
The special celebrates the acclaimed CBS comedy's final season, honoring eight seasons, 156 episodes, and eight unforgettable years of laughter, heart and community, leading up to the series finale on May 11.

[03/16/26 - 09:31 AM]
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Part shopping spree, part social strategy, this high-gloss reality competition drops players into a living mall where they'll fight to outshop, outsmart, and outlast one another - and only one will walk away with the keys to the ultimate prize.

[03/16/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[03/16/26 - 09:01 AM]
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Let us have our revenge.

[03/16/26 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN Announces Commentator Pairings for Exclusive Coverage of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball
For the first time ever, all four ABC sites in the first and second rounds will feature a reporter, with Holly Rowe, Alyssa Lang, Molly McGrath and Jess Sims joining the calls.

[03/16/26 - 05:31 AM]
Netflix's "Assassin's Creed" Casts New Recurring Roles
Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, and Corrado Invernizzi are among the latest additions.

[03/16/26 - 05:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces "One More Christmas," Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe, New Original Film for Great American Christmas 2026
Bure will headline two original films for Great American Christmas 2026 and will also serve as executive producer on an additional holiday feature to be announced soon.

[03/15/26 - 07:15 PM]
Playing for Phoenix: ESPN Is Once Again the Exclusive Home of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball
March Madness women's basketball on ESPN networks will have matchups available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNEWS. All games stream live in the ESPN App with an applicable subscription.

[03/15/26 - 09:25 AM]
Nathan Fillion Makes Surprise Announcement of New Animated "Firefly" Series in Advanced Development at Awesome Con
Fillion made the announcement alongside his former "Firefly" co-star and podcast co-host Alan Tudyk, joined by fellow original cast members Gina Torres, Jewel Staite, Morena Baccarin, Sean Maher, and Summer Glau that amplified speculation already building online.