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[01/26/12 - 10:55 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 26
Updates include: CBS adds four to pilot roster; Shawnee Smith joins FX's "Anger Management"; and Michael Cuesta to direct CBS's "Elementary."

[01/26/12 - 06:04 PM]
Showtime(R) Pilot "Ray Donovan" Casts Actors Eddie Marsan and Dash Mihok in Key Roles
They'll join the previously cast Liev Schreiber and Paula Malcomson in the Ann Biderman-penned hour.

[01/26/12 - 04:06 PM]
MTV's "The Challenge: Battle of The Exes" Premiere Tops Wednesday Night on Cable
MTV spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 25.

[01/26/12 - 03:51 PM]
Kim Kardashian To Appear in Multiple-Episode Guest Arc on Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva"
She'll play Nikki, "Fred's (Ben Feldman) new love interest who partners with his ex Stacy (April Bowlby) in a new business venture."

[01/26/12 - 03:30 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Claims Demo Crown
USA's "Royal Pains" however is the night's most-watched original.

[01/26/12 - 02:12 PM]
Exclusive: "American Idol" to Air Two-Hour Edition on Thursday, February 16
The extra hour will pre-empt "The Finder" on said night.

[01/26/12 - 01:51 PM]
Discovery's "American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior" Returns Monday, February 13 Followed by the Premiere of "World's Toughest Trucker"
Plus: look for the one-hour special "Collision Course" on Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/26/12 - 01:17 PM]
The "Bridesmaids" Cast - Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig - to Present at 84th Academy Awards(R)
McCarthy received her first Oscar(R) nomination this year for her supporting role in the film, and Wiig also became a first-time nominee for the film's original screenplay.

[01/26/12 - 01:01 PM]
Video: Gossip Girl "Made in NY" Video in Taxi Cabs Throughout New York City to Celebrate 100th Episode, Airing Monday, January 30, at 8/7c on The CW
Watch the cast and producers appear in a "Made in NY" video currently running in taxicabs throughout the Big Apple.

[01/26/12 - 12:36 PM]
BBC America to Co-Produce Next Installment of "Luther"
The latest four-part series, starring Idris Elba, will premiere in 2012 as part of the network's Dramaville lineup.

[01/26/12 - 12:19 PM]
Cartoon Network Hall of Game(TM) Awards to Feature Performances by Hot Chelle Rae and Flo Rida
Shaquille O'Neal hosts the second annual event, premiering Monday, February 20 at 7:00/6:00c.

[01/26/12 - 12:13 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Delivers Its Top 18-49 and Total-Viewer Results for an Encore Since April
NBC spins the late-night numbers for Saturday, January 21.

[01/26/12 - 12:05 PM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Grab #1 Results for the Late-Night Week of Jan. 16-20
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 16-20.

[01/26/12 - 11:56 AM]
The CW and Kia Motors Recruit Fans of Hit Drama "Nikita" to Assist in Missions Via New Online Game, "Nikita: Code Breaker"
Plus, enter for a chance to win a trip for two to Toronto to visit the set of "Nikita."

[01/26/12 - 11:29 AM]
"Level Up" Debuts as Cartoon Network's #1 Live-Action Series Premiere In Network History
Cartoon Network spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 24.

[01/26/12 - 11:25 AM]
History(R) Turning the Superbowl Into the "Swamperbowl" With National Commercial "Swamp People: This Is Your Boss"
The 30-second spot, due in the fourth quarter, will tout the show's return on Thursday, February 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/26/12 - 11:07 AM]
BBC America's Original Hit Series, "Being Human," Returns to Supernatural Saturday With Fresh and Thrilling Fourth Season
The first of eight new episodes premieres Saturday, February 25 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/26/12 - 10:55 AM]
NBC Announces the 14 Contestants Vying to Be America's Next Big "Fashion Star"
The competition series will now premiere with a 90-minute episode on Tuesday, March 13.

[01/26/12 - 10:07 AM]
The Paley Center for Media Adds "Bones" to the Lineup of Honorees for PaleyFest 2012
The series, now in its seventh season, will be honored at the festival on Thursday, March 8.

[01/26/12 - 09:57 AM]
Vivica A. Fox and "Being Human's" Sam Huntington Appear in an All New Episode of Syfy's "Face Off," Wednesday, February 8 at 10 PM ET/PT
The 10 remaining contestants are tasked with creating an original trauma makeup featuring wounds that may have been inflicted by a werewolf.

[01/26/12 - 09:46 AM]
Bravo Presents a Three-Part Reunion of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and an Exclusive Interview With Kim Richards Post Rehab
Plus: look for a one-hour "Lost Footage" special on Thursday, February 16 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/26/12 - 09:13 AM]
Marg Helgenberger Exits "CSI" to Season-High Ratings
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 25.

[01/26/12 - 09:08 AM]
Oxygen Media Appoints Jordana Hochman Vice President, Production
Before joining Oxygen, Hochman was Director, Non-fiction and Alternative Programming at A&E.

[01/26/12 - 08:43 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Touch" Opens Big Behind "Idol"
The newcomer posted FOX's highest-rated drama opening in three years.

[01/26/12 - 08:35 AM]
Emmy and Golden Globe Award Winner Tom Selleck Stars in "Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt," A New Television Movie to Be Broadcast Sunday, May 20
Kathy Baker, Kohl Sudduth, Stephen McHattie, William Devane, William Sadler, Gloria Reuben and Saul Rubinek also will return for the film, the eighth in the franchise.

[01/26/12 - 08:04 AM]
Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Glen Campbell to Join With Grammy(R) Nominees The Band Perry and Blake Shelton for a Special Performance, on "The 54th Annual Grammy Awards(R)," Sunday, Feb. 12, Live on CBS
Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Coldplay and Rihanna, Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Paul McCartney, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift.

[01/26/12 - 07:53 AM]
ABC's "Kimmel" Delivers its Most-Watched Week in 8 Weeks
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 16-20.

[01/26/12 - 07:52 AM]
Angel Annussek Named Vice President of Original Programming for truTV
Annussek most recently served as executive producer and editorial director for the network.

[01/26/12 - 07:47 AM]
Showtime's Annual Black History Month Celebration to Include Documentaries & Stand-Up Specials Each Thursday & Friday in February
Paul Mooney, Red Grant, Rudy Rush and Roz G are among the featured comedians.

[01/26/12 - 07:02 AM]
Nominations Announced for the "47th Annual Academy of Country Music(R) Awards"
Blake Shelton and Reba will co-host the event, airing Sunday, April 1 on CBS.

[01/26/12 - 06:49 AM]
Tony Dungy, Tony Gonzalez, Jimmy Graham and Hines Ward Share Personal Stories of Facing Hate and Discrimination in the USA Network Special "Characters Unite" Documentary, "NFL Characters Unite"
The film, from The Hochberg Ebersol Company, will premiere in February as part of Characters Unite Month.

[01/26/12 - 03:03 AM]
Kathy Bates, George Clooney, Jessica Chastain, Sir Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Brad Pitt, Zoe Saldana, Owen Wilson and Kristen Wiig To Present at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
The event will be simulcast live this Sunday on TBS and TNT.

[01/25/12 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 25
Updates include: Rainn Wilson's Dwight Schrute eyed for "The Office" spin-off; Cinemax orders Alan Ball's "Banshee" to series; and CBS greenlights "Widow Detective" pilot.

[01/25/12 - 03:33 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Teen Mom," "Storage Wars" Hold Off Dramas
Plus: numbers for Discovery's "All Star Dealers," Cartoon Network's "Level Up" and Lifetime's "America's Supernanny."

[01/25/12 - 02:24 PM]
From Cat Food Addicts to Mechaphiliacs TLC's Third Season of "My Strange Addiction" Set to Premiere February 12th
Eight all new episodes have been ordered that will air back to back over four weeks.

[01/25/12 - 02:11 PM]
Derek Hough, Michael Strahan & Jerry O'Connell to Co-Host "Live! With Kelly" the Week of February 6-10, 2012
Guests that week include Debra Messing, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Michael Weatherly, Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson.

[01/25/12 - 01:05 PM]
"The Rosie Show" Welcomes Executive Producer Shane Farley and Reveals a New Look for 2012
Farley brings over 15 years experience producing talk shows, most recently on "Rachael Ray."

[01/25/12 - 11:44 AM]
HBO to Offer Episode Two of "Luck" a Full Week Early on HBO GO(R)
The episode will become available simultaneously with the linear premiere of the pilot, which formally debuts this Sunday, January 29.

[01/25/12 - 11:31 AM]
Ovation Originals to Debut Dramatic Period Mini-Series "Cloudstreet" on Saturday, March 10
The six-part mini-series - starring Stephen Curry, Essie Davis, Kerry Fox and Emma Booth - will then air each consecutive Saturday night.

[01/25/12 - 10:44 AM]
Oscar(R) Nominee George Clooney "Descends" Onto Bravo's "Inside the Actors Studio" Stage
The two-hour installment premieres Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00/6:00c.







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[02/22/12 - 04:38 PM]
Live Twitter Chat With "Private Practice" Star Amy Brenneman Set to Take Place on Thursday, February 23
The actress will be up on Twitter at @TheAmyBrenneman, during the East Coast broadcast of the show.

[02/22/12 - 03:04 PM]
The Style Network Premieres of "Jerseylicious" and "Big Rich Texas" Deliver Most Watched Sunday Night in Network's 13-Year History Among Women 18-34
The Style Network spins the numbers for Sunday, February 19.

[02/22/12 - 01:50 PM]
USA Network Rewards "Psych's" Devoted Fans With a Supersized Leap Day Winter Premiere Wednesday, February 29 at 10/9c
The network will also offer its first-ever preview event with an abridged premiere episode exclusively available via VOD starting today.

[02/22/12 - 01:44 PM]
"E! Entertainment Special: The Hollywood Reporter Presents: Actors Unscripted" Premieres February 24 @ 8:00 PM ET/PT
George Clooney, Charlize Theron, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer are among those featured in the half-hour special.

[02/22/12 - 01:25 PM]
CBS Books Original "The Mentalist" for Friday, March 9 at 9:00/8:00c
Said installment is in addition to its regular Thursday, 10:00/9:00c airing that week.

[02/22/12 - 01:24 PM]
"Dr. Phil" Tops Talk Shows With Best Ratings Since Its September Premiere
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of February 6-12.

[02/22/12 - 12:26 PM]
TLC's "The Little Couple" Returns Tuesday, March 20th at 10PM ET/PT
"Bill & Jen have shared their personal challenges and successes, none more compelling than their path to parenthood," said Howard Lee.

[02/22/12 - 12:03 PM]
Centric Honors Legendary Rapper Heavy D in the First Original Documentary Since His Death
"Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D," a one-hour special, premieres Sunday, February 26 at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/22/12 - 11:37 AM]
Meryl Streep to Present at 84th Academy Awards(R) Oscar(R) Sunday, February 26 on ABC
Streep, who is nominated for her lead performance in "The Iron Lady," has been nominated a total of 17 times - the most for any performer in Oscar history.

[02/22/12 - 11:30 AM]
Disney XD Delivers its Most-Watched Week in Prime in 7 Months in Total Viewers, Kids 6-14 and Tweens 9-14
Disney XD spins the numbers for the week of February 13-19.

[02/22/12 - 11:03 AM]
The Paley Center for Media Announces PaleyFest 2012 Partnership with Hulu
Hulu will stream the panels for "Community," "Once Upon a Time," "New Girl," "The Office," "Bones," "Castle," "The Vampire Diaries," "Revenge" and "Modern Family."

[02/22/12 - 10:36 AM]
"The Walking Dead's" Much Anticipated Global Return Sets New Ratings Records on FOX International Channels
FIC spins the international numbers for the week of February 13-19.

[02/22/12 - 10:35 AM]
FOX Weekly Ratings - "The Simpsons 500th Episode" and "American Idol" Power a Weekly Win
FOX spins the numbers for the week of February 13-19.

[02/22/12 - 10:30 AM]
Turner Weekly Ratings - TBS Continued as Basic Cable's #1 Network in Primetime Among Adults 18-34 and Adults 18-49
Turner spins the numbers for the week of February 13-19.

[02/22/12 - 10:29 AM]
Bravo's New Special "The Kandi Factory" Seeks to Turn Music Hopefuls Into the Next Big Pop Star
The 90-minute special, featuring "The Real Housewives of Atlanta's" Kandi Burruss, premieres Sunday, March 4 at 10:00/9:00c.