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[06/02/11 - 10:21 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 2
Updates include: Jennifer Grey joins Lifetime's "Bling Ring"; Michael Pressman latest to join CBS's "Blue Bloods"; and NBC begins casting a "Fear Factor" revival.

[06/02/11 - 08:08 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Hail Mary" (CBS)

[06/02/11 - 08:07 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "2 Broke Girls" (CBS)

[06/02/11 - 03:47 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars" Continues to Clean Up
A special Wednesday edition of the History juggernaut takes top honors last night.

[06/02/11 - 03:09 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Tosh.0" Returns to the Top Spot
Absent ESPN and TNT's NBA coverage, the Comedy Central series takes the adults 18-49 crown.

[06/02/11 - 02:59 PM]
"Haunted Collector" Becomes Syfy's Most Watched Reality Debut of 2011 With More Than 1.4 Million Total Viewers
Syfy spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 1.

[06/02/11 - 02:40 PM]
Legacy Interactive(R), Universal Cable Productions, USA Network, and NBCUniversal to Turn "Psych" Into an Interactive Game
Previous "Hollywood Hits" games include "Murder, She Wrote," "House, M.D.," "Ghost Whisperer," and "Criminal Minds."

[06/02/11 - 01:34 PM]
Shania Twain's New Single "Today Is Your Day" to Premiere During Finale Episode of "Why Not? with Shania Twain" Next Sunday, June 12 at 10 P.M. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
The single will be exclusively available on iTunes immediately following the world premiere.

[06/02/11 - 01:31 PM]
E3 Starts Early Only on Spike TV and GameTrailers.com With "GTTV Presents E3 All Access Live"
The live coverage begins Monday, June 6 at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT.

[06/02/11 - 12:30 PM]
USA Creates a New Multiplatform "Social" Storytelling Initiative for Smash Hit Series "Covert Affairs"
The Tweetcast will star Christopher Gorham as Auggie Anderson, and will unfold over six weeks in real-time.

[06/02/11 - 12:23 PM]
Spike TV Tangos With Stacy Keibler for 2011 "Guys Choice" To Serve As Official "MAN-bassador" For The Biggest Boys Night Out Of The Year
She'll serve as the official "Guys Choice" spokesperson and digital pre-show host backstage and on the red carpet.

[06/02/11 - 11:58 AM]
History(R) Continues Red Hot Success With Best May of All Time
History spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/02/11 - 11:21 AM]
Top Fitness Expert Dolvett Quince Becomes Newest Trainer on Season 12 of NBC's Hit Series "The Biggest Loser," Which Begins Filming This Week
He'll join the returning Bob Harper and fellow new addition Anna Kournikova on the new season.

[06/02/11 - 11:13 AM]
Jane Lynch to Host "63rd Primetime Emmy(R) Awards" Airing Sunday, September 18, Live on FOX
"I am tickled pink to be hosting the Primetime Emmys on FOX," said Lynch. "I'm looking forward to singing, dancing and sporting my finest tracksuit."

[06/02/11 - 11:07 AM]
Braxton Family Reunion Special Hosted by Wendy Williams - Tuesday, June 14th at 10pm ET/PT on WE tv
Said special will follow the season finale of "Braxton Family Values," which premieres that night at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/02/11 - 11:05 AM]
MTV to Give Viewers a Sneak Peek from the Feature Film "Super 8" During The "2011 MTV Movie Awards"
J.J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg, Elle Fanning and Joel Courtney will present said footage.

[06/02/11 - 11:01 AM]
TNT's "Franklin & Bash" Opens with 2.7 Million Viewers, While Peabody Award-Winning "Men of a Certain Age" Draws 1.8 Million
TNT spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 1.

[06/02/11 - 11:01 AM]
Designing Couple Delivers Wildly Unique Creations While Parenting Seven Kids in New HGTV Series "Home By Novogratz"
The newcomer will now launch Saturday, July 16 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[06/02/11 - 10:54 AM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars" Special Tops Memorial Day
Plus: Bravo's "Platinum Hit" starts small while VH1's "Single Ladies" opens strong.

[06/02/11 - 10:44 AM]
"Rescue Me" Season 7 Premiere Date Change: Wednesday, July 13
The show's final season was previously set to air on Tuesday nights.

[06/02/11 - 10:24 AM]
NBC Announces Extra Live Results Episode on Wednesday, June 22 for Hit Series "The Voice" and Names Wednesday, June 29 as Live Season Finale
Both episodes will air live.

[06/02/11 - 09:48 AM]
Fans Decide Who Will Be "CMT's Next Superstar" in the Season Finale Airing Friday, June 10 on CMT
The hour-long grand finale will feature a special performance by Kristen Chenoweth.

[06/02/11 - 09:40 AM]
Best Stanley Cup Game 1 Overnight in 12 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 1.

[06/02/11 - 09:36 AM]
"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" Tops the Competition in May as the Most-Watched Late Night Talk Show Among Persons 18-49, Persons 18-34, Persons 18-24, Men 18-34 and Men 18-24
Comedy Central spins the late-night numbers for the month of May.

[06/02/11 - 09:07 AM]
Animal Planet's Most-Watched Series "River Monsters" Hooks Biggest Audience Ever in Its Third Season
Animal Planet spins the numbers for Monday, May 30 and the season to date.

[06/02/11 - 08:44 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dance" Skates Past Stanley Cup Finals
FOX's summer franchise kicks off its Wednesday edition up from a year ago.

[06/02/11 - 08:12 AM]
Casting Accessory Designers for "Project Runway" Spin-Off
Calls are set for Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and New York later this month.

[06/02/11 - 08:10 AM]
Luke Bryan to Headline "CMT on Tour" This Fall: "Luke Bryan Tailgates & Tanlines"
The tour is set to kick off this September with approximately 25 shows to support Bryan's third studio album.

[06/02/11 - 07:31 AM]
Laura Bell Bundy Hosts "2011 CMT Music Awards Video of the Year Special" Premiering Saturday, June 4
Both Bundy and her "To The Mat" co-star Ricky Schroder will also appear at the awards themselves as presenters.

[06/02/11 - 07:02 AM]
The Cast of "Company" to Take the Stage for An Exclusive Performance During "The 65th Annual Tony(R) Awards," Broadcast Live from the Beacon Theatre in New Your City, Sunday, June 12 on CBS
Stephen Colbert, Jon Cryer, Neil Patrick Harris, Christina Hendricks, Patti LuPone, Martha Plimpton and Anika Noni Rose are among those who will take center stage.

[06/02/11 - 06:08 AM]
"The X Factor" and Pepsi Announce YouTube Partnership
Beginning today through June 9, solo artists and vocal groups 12 years old and over will have the opportunity to submit an audition video exclusively on YouTube.

[06/02/11 - 12:22 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Childrens Hospital's" Henry Winkler
Part five of five from our recent set visit to the Adult Swim series.

[06/02/11 - 12:21 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Childrens Hospital's" Ken Marino
Part four of five from our recent set visit to the Adult Swim series.

[06/02/11 - 12:20 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Childrens Hospital's" Rob Huebel
Part three of five from our recent set visit to the Adult Swim series.

[06/02/11 - 12:19 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Childrens Hospital's" Rob Corddry
Part two of five from our recent set visit to the Adult Swim series.

[06/02/11 - 12:18 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Childrens Hospital's" Malin Akerman
Part one of five from our recent set visit to the Adult Swim series.

[06/01/11 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 1
Updates include: Josh Lucas to topline NBC's "The Firm"; Andrea Anders to recur on USA's "Necessary Roughness"; and Joe Port, Joe Wiseman land overall deal at 20th.

[06/01/11 - 03:40 PM]
"American Chopper" Rides the Road to Success Among Men
Discovery spins the numbers for Monday, May 30.

[06/01/11 - 03:29 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Game of Thrones" Shares Demo Crown
The HBO drama however ties its series low among adults 18-49.

[06/01/11 - 02:19 PM]
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner to Present Viewers with the First Footage of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" During The "2011 MTV Movie Awards"
Jason Sudeikis hosts the event, airing live this Sunday from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City.

[06/01/11 - 02:04 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Hallelujah" (ABC)

[06/01/11 - 02:03 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Last Man Standing" (ABC)

[06/01/11 - 02:02 PM]
truTV Scores Best May Ever with Adults and Men
truTV spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/01/11 - 02:01 PM]
TNT Breaks Ratings Record for Biggest Month in Cable History
TNT spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/01/11 - 01:37 PM]
Manly May Ratings Flower for Discovery Channel
Discovery spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/01/11 - 01:18 PM]
Chiller Announces Start of Production for "Steve Niles' Remains"
Grant Bowler, Lance Reddick, Miko Hughes and Tawny Cypress star in the network's second original movie.

[06/01/11 - 01:08 PM]
Beth Roberts Named COO of Universal Cable Productions and EVP, Business Affairs, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment and Cable Studios
In her new capacity, Roberts will assume operational responsibilities for the strategic and financial growth of Universal Cable Productions.

[06/01/11 - 01:07 PM]
Nickelodeon Is May's Top Cable Net, Led by "Victorious" and "SpongeBob SquarePants" Across All Demos
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the month of May.

[06/01/11 - 12:02 PM]
Syfy Names Scott Vila to Newly Created Position of Vice President, Current Programming, Scripted
Vila will be responsible for "Warehouse 13," the network's highest rated show, as well as "Haven" and "Being Human."

[06/01/11 - 11:58 AM]
Disney XD Records its Best May Ever in Total Day and Prime
Disney XD spins the numbers for the month of May.







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[03/27/26 - 09:21 AM]
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[03/27/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[03/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[03/26/26 - 02:05 PM]
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[03/26/26 - 12:49 PM]
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[03/26/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[03/26/26 - 12:00 PM]
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[03/26/26 - 11:30 AM]
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[03/26/26 - 11:01 AM]
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