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[02/15/12 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 15
Updates include: Terry O'Quinn joins ABC's "666 Park Avenue"; Ali Larter is FOX's "The Asset"; and Steven Pasquale to topline NBC's "Do No Harm."

[02/15/12 - 08:01 PM]
Interview: "Revenge" Co-Stars Josh Bowman, Gabriel Mann & Nick Wechsler
The actors - along with executive producer Marty Bowen and director Sanford Bookstaver - react to tonight's shocking episode.

[02/15/12 - 03:43 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: MTV's "Teen Mom 2" Wraps Season on Top
Plus: numbers for HBO's "The Loving Story," VH1's "2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Special" and Discovery's "Close Calls."

[02/15/12 - 02:54 PM]
CBS and Ford Partner to Run the 20th Season of the Emmy Award-Winning "The Amazing Race"
Ford's sponsorship includes on-air components featuring the new 2013 Taurus in the premiere episode.

[02/15/12 - 02:39 PM]
"Q'Viva! The Chosen" to Premiere Saturday, March 3 on FOX
Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Jamie King are behind the series, will continue with two-hour episodes for five weeks until its grand finale Saturday, April 7.

[02/15/12 - 01:49 PM]
Showtime(R) to Air Special "House of Lies" Marathon
On Sunday, February 26, the first seven episodes of the season will air back-to-back beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/15/12 - 01:03 PM]
Lifetime's Hit Drama "Army Wives" to Premiere Sixth Season With Two-Hour Premiere Event on Sunday, March 4
Lead-out "Coming Home" will now return one week later on Sunday, March 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/15/12 - 12:16 PM]
Discovery's "Sons of Guns" Returns February 29th, Followed by All-New "Top 10 Shootouts"
As previously reported, Will Hayden and Rich Wyatt will host the one-hour special.

[02/15/12 - 12:00 PM]
"Car Warriors" Returns to Speed(TM) With 48 Hours of Car-Building Intensity
A special preview episode, immediately following the season-opening NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, kicks off the new season on Friday, February 24.

[02/15/12 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Announces Ten Writers Selected for "Fox Writers Intensive"
Hart Hanson, Davey Holmes, Patrick Massett, Roy Lee and Virgil Williams are among the writers and producers who will engage in collaborative sessions with this year's FWI finalists.

[02/15/12 - 11:46 AM]
History's Top Tuesdays - "Top Gear" & "Top Shot" Are Top Notch
History spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 14.

[02/15/12 - 11:22 AM]
MLB on FOX Lights the Night in 2012 - 17th Season Highlighted by Eight Consecutive Saturday Primetime Dates Featuring All U.S. Teams At Least Twice
Primetime coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on those select nights and kicks off on Saturday, May 19 with five Interleague matchups.

[02/15/12 - 10:59 AM]
Neil Patrick Harris, Lucy Liu, Alec Baldwin & Dan Abrams to Co-Host "Live! With Kelly" the Week of February 27-March 2, 2012
Guests that week include Poppy Montgomery, Larry the Cable Guy, Taylor Kitsch, Don Cheadle, Kristin Chenoweth, Anjelica Huston and Donnie Wahlberg.

[02/15/12 - 10:47 AM]
Chris Rock to Present at 84th Academy Awards(R) Oscar(R) Sunday, February 26 on ABC
Plus: Sherri Shepherd, Cameron Mathison, Shira Lazar and Jake Whetter are confirmed to host The Oscars Backstage Pass on Oscar.com.

[02/15/12 - 10:25 AM]
CBS Orders "3," a New Unscripted Series About Three Women's Journey to Find Love, for Broadcast This Summer
The series is based on a format by Keshet Broadcasting Ltd., which became Israel's biggest launch of a new reality show in four years.

[02/15/12 - 10:25 AM]
Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie to Host "43rd NAACP Image Awards" February 17 Live on NBC
Plus: LL Cool J, Paula Patton, Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams, Jordin Sparks, Corey Reynolds, Judge Greg Mathis, Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier among those set to appear.

[02/15/12 - 10:13 AM]
Travel Channel's Emmy(R) Award-Winning Hit Series "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" Returns for Eighth Season on Monday, April 9 at 9:00 PM, ET/PT
Anthony Bourdain takes viewers to 15 locations, across six continents, which surprise him and defy his expectations - for better or for worse.

[02/15/12 - 10:12 AM]
Travel Channel Greenlights Two New Original Series: "Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America" (wt) and "Toy Hunters"
Also announced today is the new season of "The Layover" with Anthony Bourdain.

[02/15/12 - 10:02 AM]
TBS Orders 35 Episodes of Top-Rated Sitcom "Tyler Perry's For Better Or Worse"
The series will return to its Friday night timeslot this summer.

[02/15/12 - 09:34 AM]
FishBowl Worldwide Media Inks Deal with Revision3
Through this collaboration, Revision3 will distribute FishBowl's popular YouTube series "CuteWinFail," which is now in its fourth season.

[02/15/12 - 09:28 AM]
Ron Jaworski Signs Five-Year Extension for New, Expanded Multiplatform Analyst Role
He'll depart "Monday Night Football," leaving Mike Tirico and Jon Gruden as a new two-person commentator team.

[02/15/12 - 09:26 AM]
Animal Planet's "Must Love Cats" is Back March 10 with All-New Episodes
John Fulton returns as host of the series, which will offer up six new episodes.

[02/15/12 - 09:11 AM]
"NCIS: Los Angeles" and "Unforgettable" Post Week-to-Week Gains in Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 14.

[02/15/12 - 08:55 AM]
"Cougar Town" Premiere Posts Improved Lead-in Retention for ABC at 8:30pm
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 14.

[02/15/12 - 08:40 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Rides Dramas to Victory
"Unforgettable" posts the largest week-to-week gain while newcomer "The River" sinks 32% in its second week.

[02/15/12 - 08:31 AM]
Jenny McCarthy Singles Out VH1 for "The Jenny McCarthy Show"
The series, set to premiere in the summer/fall of 2012, will feature guest panelists and celebrity interviews.

[02/15/12 - 08:27 AM]
Kids and Celebrities Talk About Failure on "Nick News with Linda Ellerbee: My Big Fat Failure" Premiering Feb. 26, at 9PM (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon
Tina Fey, Brian Williams, Richard Branson, Wendy Williams, Russell Simmons, George Lopez, Julie Bowen, Nick Cannon and Melissa Joan Hart are among those featured.

[02/15/12 - 08:24 AM]
Spike TV's New Unscripted Series "American Digger" Premieres Tuesday, March 20 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT
The 13-episode series follows former professional wrestler-turned-modern-day relic hunter Ric Savage.

[02/15/12 - 06:31 AM]
VH1 Goes "Behind the Music" with Six New Episodes
Pitbull, Game, T-Pain, Akon, Brandy and Nas are the featured artists in said installments, premiering Thursday, March 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/15/12 - 06:31 AM]
MTV Presents "Whitney Houston: In Her Own Words" Wednesday, February 15th at 7:30pm ET/PT
The live 30-minute special features interview clips of Houston dating back to her network debut in 1986 through her final interview.

[02/15/12 - 06:06 AM]
Starz, LLC Promotes Glenn Curtis to President and Chief Financial Officer
Most recently, Curtis was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the company.

[02/14/12 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 14
Updates include: Jonny Lee Miller to play Sherlock Holmes for CBS; Bryan Fuller's "Hannibal" gets series order at NBC; and Sophia Bush is cast in CBS's "Partners."

[02/14/12 - 05:59 PM]
Sonia Braga and Tony Plana Lead the Dynamic Cast of Performers in "Meddling Mom," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie for Mother's Day 2013
Mercedes Renard, Ana Ayora, Saundra Santiago, Rose Abdoo, George Contreras, Rafael Amaya, Rob Mayes and John Nielsen round out the ensemble.

[02/14/12 - 03:53 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: Another Week, Another "Pawn Stars" Win
Plus: numbers for Discovery's "World's Toughest Trucker," VH1's "Whitney Houston: Death of a Diva" and USA's "136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show."

[02/14/12 - 03:51 PM]
The Biggest, Baddest Machines to Go Head to Head in New Competition Series for Discovery Channel, "Machines of Glory"
Johnny Littlefield hosts the three-part event, which premieres next month on the cable channel.

[02/14/12 - 02:29 PM]
Nickelodeon's "Victorious" and "How to Rock" Score Basic Cable's Top Spots with Tweens
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the week of February 6-12.

[02/14/12 - 02:23 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Walking Dead" Returns Big for AMC
Plus: numbers for OWN's "Oprah's Next Chapter," Discovery's "Ultimate Armored Car: The Presidential Beast" and TLC's "My Strange Addiction."

[02/14/12 - 02:14 PM]
Fran Drescher to Marry Three Gay Couples in New York City on Tuesday, March 6
Said effort is in support of her "'Love Is Love' Gay Marriage Contest" and to kick off the second season of "Happily Divorced."

[02/14/12 - 01:54 PM]
TV One Airs "The Black List" Feb. 17-19, Tvone.tv Holds Contest For Trip To DC To View Exhibit
The three-part documentary showcases the "candid stories and revealing insights into the struggles, triumphs and joys of the black experience in America."

[02/14/12 - 01:29 PM]
The Fifth Annual "BET Honors" Was Highest Rated and Most Watched Ever
BET spins the numbers for Monday, February 13.

[02/14/12 - 01:14 PM]
Pauly Shore Brings Guido to the Country in CMT's Newest Movie "Whiskey Business" to Premiere Sunday, March 25 at 7 PM, ET/PT
John Schneider, Tanya Tucker, Cynthia Preston, Brad Borbridge and Nick Mancuso also star in the film.

[02/14/12 - 01:00 PM]
Discovery's World Premiere Special "Cruise Ship Disaster: Inside The Concordia" Airs Sunday, February 19 at 10pm e/p
The special will also air globally - check international regions for exact dates and times.

[02/14/12 - 11:54 AM]
TLC to Air "Japan's Tsunami: Caught on Camera" on Thursday, March 8th at 9:00 PM ET/PT
Plus: look for specials from "Extreme Couponing," "Four Weddings" and "Hoarding: Buried Alive" that same week.

[02/14/12 - 11:48 AM]
CBS Television Distribution Dominates With 8 of the Top 10 Shows in Syndication
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of January 30-February 5.

[02/14/12 - 11:44 AM]
Bradley Cooper to Present at 84th Academy Awards(R) Oscar(R) Sunday, February 26 on ABC
Cooper will be seen next in "The Words" and, later this year, in "The Place Beyond the Pines" and "The Silver Linings Playbook."

[02/14/12 - 11:26 AM]
The Party Continues When the Third Film in MTV's Hit Horror Franchise "My Super Psycho Sweet 16," Premieres on Tuesday, March 13 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
Plus: viewers who watch the movie will have a chance to enter to win two tickets to attend the MTV Movie Awards.

[02/14/12 - 11:23 AM]
Kristin Davis Stars In and Executive Produces Lifetime Original Movie "Of Two Minds"
Tammy Blanchard and Louise Fletcher co-star in the film, which premieres Saturday, March 10 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/14/12 - 11:14 AM]
Syfy Tempts Top Celebs and Influencers to Promote Second Season Premiere of Original Series "Being Human"
"This promotion was effective, buzzy and a hell of a lot of fun for a number of reasons," said Michael Engleman.

[02/14/12 - 11:01 AM]
"Cleveland" Plays Host to Big-Name Guest Stars
Upcoming guests on the TV Land original include Regis Philbin, Joan Rivers, Rhea Perlman, Andy Richter, Kevin Nealon and Georgia Engel.

[02/14/12 - 10:52 AM]
NBC Weekly Ratings - "The Voice" and "Smash" Pace NBC's Primetime Week of Feb. 6-12
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 6-12.







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[03/18/26 - 01:13 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Launches New Short-Form Digital Original Series, "The Rundown"
Guests will stop by Studio 8H to select a favorite segment from the show's history to add to the iconic Rundown board, building an all-star episode along the way.

[03/18/26 - 01:03 PM]
All New Series "Conspiracies & Coverups" Premieres April 1 at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
Former CIA covert intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante exposes the truth behind some of the most sensational, "ripped from the headlines" conspiracy theories in the all-new series.

[03/18/26 - 12:32 PM]
The Ultimate Test of Survival: "Lord of the Flies" Debuts May 4 on Netflix
Innocence descends into savagery when a group of English schoolboys becomes desert island castaways in the first television adaptation of William Golding's landmark dystopian classic.

[03/18/26 - 12:31 PM]
Darren Star & David Schulner Uncork New Napa Valley Rom-Com Series for Netflix
"Uncorked" delves into the life of a talented but self-destructive winemaker who returns to Napa for her second chance at love, legacy and that elusive 100 point wine.

[03/18/26 - 11:59 AM]
ID's Titans of True Crime Return with New Seasons of "Homicide Hunter: American Detective with Joe Kenda" and "On the Case with Paula Zahn"
The series will premiere back-to-back beginning Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/18/26 - 11:48 AM]
FOX Advertising Announces a Season-Long Major Brand Partnership with Toyota and the Reimagined FOX Primetime Series "Baywatch"
The series will showcase the Toyota Tacoma as the official Baywatch lifeguard vehicle which will be fully customized to authentically reflect the LA County lifeguard vehicles.

[03/18/26 - 11:31 AM]
Jinkies! Netflix Casts Mckenna Grace, Tanner Hagen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Maxwell Jenkins in the Live-Action "Scooby-Doo" Series
The series will uncover how this mystery-solving crew, and their beloved dog, first teamed up to crack the haunting case that started it all.

[03/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
TBS Orders New Season Pick-Up of "Impractical Jokers," Cable's #1 Original Series of the Year, Amid Record-Breaking Ratings
The final two episodes of season 12 air Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 following NCAA coverage on TBS.

[03/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Million Dollar Secret" Season 2 - Only on Netflix April 15
This season, the stakes are higher than ever as players face trickier agendas, grueling challenges and navigate the ever-changing game of deception.

[03/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
Peacock Reveals July 16 Premiere Date & Releases First Look Images for "The Five Star Weekend"
The series stars Jennifer Garner, D'Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloƫ Sevigny, Harlow Jane and Timothy Olyphant.

[03/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Nemesis" - Official First Look, Teaser Art & Date Announcement
The series, due on May 14, is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective).

[03/18/26 - 10:00 AM]
Rewatch "Ready or Not" on Hulu Before the Highly Anticipated Sequel "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" Hits Theaters This Friday
Audiences can revisit the film that started it all and get a special look for what's to come.

[03/18/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Sheng Wang: Purple" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this special, Sheng delves into what it means to be a grown-up and explores ordinary life moments: sharing prized berries with your friends' kids, cooking with shallots, braving the ghosts in your house, finding joy in nature and much more.

[03/18/26 - 09:28 AM]
Vice Studios Secures Worldwide Adaptation Rights for Iconic Video Game IP "Payday" Partnering with Starbreeze Entertainment to Expand the Video Game Franchise Into Film and Television
Over 15 years of continuous development have made the "Payday" name synonymous with heisting, serving a massive community of more than 50 million players.

[03/18/26 - 09:07 AM]
"Be My Guest with Ina Garten" Welcomes Allison Janney, Jon Batiste, Hoda Kotb and Michael Barbaro in New Season
The new episodes premiere Saturday, April 11th at 12pm ET/PT on Food Network and stream the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.