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[02/06/13 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 6
Updates include: Dave Annable joins NBC's "Joe & Joe & Jane"; John Corbett to lead CBS's "NCIS: Los Angeles" spin-off; and "Chicago Fire" gets an extra episode from NBC.

[02/06/13 - 06:15 PM]
E!'s Comedy Series Loosely Based on the Real World of Chelsea Handler and Her Staff Is Back When the Third Season of "After Lately" Premieres February 25th at 10:30PM ET/PT
Guest stars this season include Reese Witherspoon, Kate Beckinsale, Charlize Theron, Kathie Lee Gifford, Monica Potter, Kevin Nealon, Melissa Etheridge and Giancarlo Stanton.

[02/06/13 - 05:54 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Tosh.0" Returns, "Hardcore Pawn" Wraps on Top
Plus: numbers for Animal Planet's "Wild Deep," Oxygen's "The Face: The Fight to Make the Final 12" and Lifetime's "Double Divas."

[02/06/13 - 04:19 PM]
Jacoby Jones of Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens Will Make Late-Night Debut on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tomorrow
Additional guests joining tomorrow evening's broadcast include Dr. Phil McGraw and musical guest Tim McGraw.

[02/06/13 - 02:27 PM]
"Hardcore Pawn" Closes Out Sixth Season with 3.4 Million Viewers, truTV's Largest Audience Ever
truTV spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 5.

[02/06/13 - 02:23 PM]
"Pretty Little Liars" is Tuesday's #1 TV Telecast for the 5th Straight Week in Females 12-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 5.

[02/06/13 - 02:08 PM]
USA Network to Premiere Academy Award(R)-Winning Film "Schindler's List" with Special Introduction by Director Steven Spielberg
The commercial-free presentation, airing Saturday, February 23, coincides with the film's 20th anniversary.

[02/06/13 - 02:06 PM]
Sean Lowe Reveals His Side of the Story Midway Through His Search to Find Love on a New Special, "The Bachelor: Sean Tells All," Tuesday, February 19 on ABC
The one-hour special will air in place of "Happy Endings" on said night.

[02/06/13 - 12:39 PM]
MTV's "10 on Top" Celebrates Its 100th Episode with a Star Studded Lineup of Guests and Exlcusive Sneak Peeks on Saturday, February 9 at 12:30PM ET/PT
Trey Songz, Ed Sheeran, The Lumineers, A$AP Rocky and Hunter Hayes are among those slated to appear.

[02/06/13 - 12:14 PM]
Eric McCormack, Matt Barr and Lolita Davidovich Star in Lifetime Original Movie "Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story," Premiering Saturday, March 23
Norma Bailey directed the project from a script by Edithe Swensen.

[02/06/13 - 12:07 PM]
Zac Brown, Brittany Howard, Elton John, Mumford & Sons and Mavis Staples to Join Together for a Special Tribute to the Late Levon Helm on "The 55th Annual Grammy Awards(R)," Sunday, Feb. 10
Plus: Dave Grohl, Ne-Yo and Ryan Seacrest have been added as presenters.

[02/06/13 - 12:00 PM]
TLC Orders Up More Pint-Sized Competitors
"Toddlers & Tiaras" and "Cheer Perfection" will both return this summer on the cable channel.

[02/06/13 - 12:00 PM]
ABC Family Continues to Grow Its Original Programming: Network Picks Up Two New Dramas, "The Fosters" and "Twisted," to Premiere This Summer
Additional pick-ups will be announced later this month.

[02/06/13 - 11:25 AM]
Style Media to Be Exclusive TV Network Sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York for 2013
As an official partner, Style will have unprecedented access to one of fashion's biggest weeks.

[02/06/13 - 11:12 AM]
Join Stars from ABC's Hit Shows in Live Twitter Chats, Saturday, February 9 - Friday, February 15
Highlights include a Valentine's Day chat on Thursday, February 14 with the cast of "Zero Hour."

[02/06/13 - 10:53 AM]
John Harbaugh, Head Coach of the Super Bowl XLVII Champion Baltimore Ravens, to Visit CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," Thursday, Feb. 7
Also visiting the show on said night are Academy Award-winning actress Sally Field and a performance by Elvis Presley tribute artist Shawn Klush.

[02/06/13 - 10:29 AM]
It's About to Get Wilder as MTV Gears Up for More "Buckwild" with a Second Season Pick-Up
The half-hour, 12-episode series wraps its freshman run this Thursday, February 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/06/13 - 10:29 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Suburgatory" Co-Stars Cheryl Hines & Jeremy Sisto
The show's sophomore run airs Wednesdays at 9:30/8:30c on ABC.

[02/06/13 - 10:06 AM]
"Mad About Oscar with Katie Couric" - A Star-Studded Special Edition of "20/20" Airs Wednesday, February 20 on ABC
The one-hour special will air in place of "Nashville" on said date.

[02/06/13 - 10:05 AM]
ABC Picks Up New Reality Series "Whodunnit?" from "CSI" Creator Anthony E. Zuiker
The series puts 13 contestants' investigative skills to the test in a new mystery reality competition this summer.

[02/06/13 - 09:56 AM]
Ovation Launches "Song By Song" as Ongoing Series with the Premiere of "Song By Song: Dolly Parton" on March 10
Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Miranda Lambert, Miley Cyrus, Kristin Chenoweth, Lily Tomlin, Kenny Rogers, Kellie Pickler and Carrie Underwood are among those interviewed.

[02/06/13 - 09:24 AM]
New Season, New Car, New Era - NASCAR on FOX Set to Drop Flag on 13th Season Saturday, Feb. 16
One of the biggest stories of the season is the impact that the new Gen-6 car will have on racing.

[02/06/13 - 09:10 AM]
"NCIS" and "NCIS: Los Angeles" are the Top Two Programs of the Night
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 5.

[02/06/13 - 09:10 AM]
Bravo Media Picks Up "Top Chef" for Season 11 and Kicks Off Nationwide Casting Calls
Casting calls for the new season begin this Monday, February 11 in Austin.

[02/06/13 - 09:00 AM]
ABC's "The Taste" Is Up/"The Bachelor" Wins from 9-11pm
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 5.

[02/06/13 - 08:56 AM]
Oxygen's Highly Anticipated Supermodel Competition Series "The Face" Reveals the 12 Hopefuls Chosen for Team Naomi, Team Karolina and Team Coco
The newcomer officially rolls out next Tuesday, February 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/06/13 - 08:34 AM]
"Betty White's Second Annual 90th Birthday Special" Captures NBC's Biggest Overall Audience in the Time Period Since December 18
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 5.

[02/06/13 - 08:22 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: Another Week, Another "NCIS" Victory for CBS
Plus: NBC's "Smash" returns with series lows while ABC gets a spark from a special "The Bachelor."

[02/06/13 - 08:18 AM]
Starz Unveils Key Art for Upcoming Original Series "Da Vinci's Demons"
The newcomer launches Friday, April 12 at 10:00/9:00c following the series finale of "Spartacus: War of the Damned."

[02/06/13 - 08:04 AM]
Grammy-Nominated Country Music Phenom Hunter Hayes on "Maury" This Thursday, February 7
Hayes got his first big break back in December of 1998 when he appeared at the age of seven on the "Amazing Little Stars" episode.

[02/06/13 - 08:00 AM]
Winter Heats Up on CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" When the 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Is Revealed, Monday, Feb. 11
After the cover unveiling, this year's cover model will visit the broadcast Tuesday, February 12 for an interview with Letterman.

[02/06/13 - 07:53 AM]
HBO Family Documentary Special "Bobby McFerrin: A YoungArts Masterclass Debuts Feb. 12 on HBO
In the presentation, four young singers participate in a memorable workshop and performance with a Grammy-winning vocalist.

[02/06/13 - 07:48 AM]
E! Announces New Series with International Pop Sensation The Wanted
The half-hour series, due in June, follows the fun-loving, ambitious fivesome as they live together in the Hollywood Hills.

[02/06/13 - 07:32 AM]
NASCAR Now Returns to ESPN2 Friday from NASCAR Hall of Fame
Allen Bestwick will host the NASCAR Now Hall of Fame program, joined by analysts Dale Jarrett and Ray Evernham.

[02/06/13 - 07:01 AM]
Season Two Production of "Copper" Is Underway - Donal Logue Joins the Cast Thomas Kelly Joins as Executive Producer
The series is currently filming in Toronto, Ontario through July.

[02/06/13 - 06:52 AM]
3net Marks Second Anniversary with Dramatic Growth in Consumer Base and New Original 3D Series Premieres
Highlights include "From The Basement" (February 10) and "Crazy Land" (February 17).

[02/06/13 - 06:46 AM]
Video: Get Dope with a Sneak Peek of MTV2's New Series "Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family" Premiering Tuesday, February 26 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT
Said premiere will follow an original episode of "Guy Code" at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/06/13 - 06:27 AM]
"The Avengers Cast" - Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo - to Present on Oscar(R) Show
"We are happy to re-unite the 'Avengers' cast to present on our show," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[02/06/13 - 06:25 AM]
Bravo Media Unveils "Shahs of Sunset" Two-Part Reunion and Lost Footage Special Beginning Sunday, February 17 at 9PM ET/PT
Plus: "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and "Vanderpump Rules" to move one hour earlier beginning Monday, February 11.

[02/06/13 - 06:05 AM]
HGTV and Paste Present "Stages on Sixth" During SXSW Music 2013
This year's line-up includes some of the festival's most exciting veteran performers including Billy Bragg, Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale, Josh Ritter and The Zombies.

[02/05/13 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 5
Updates include: Kevin Pollak joins "Beverly Hills Cop" at CBS; Charles Michael Davis boards The CW's "The Originals"; and ABC picks up an additional episode of "Castle."

[02/05/13 - 05:05 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "Teen Mom 2" Tops Demos, "WWE Raw" Leads Viewers
Plus: numbers for TNT's "Monday Mornings," HBO's "Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God" and VH1's "Tiny Tonight!"

[02/05/13 - 02:20 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off" Tops Super Bowl Leftovers
Plus: numbers for Animal Planet's "Puppy Bowl IX" encores as well as HBO's "Girls" and "Enlightened" repeats.

[02/05/13 - 02:15 PM]
Saturday's Cable Ratings: Nickelodeon's "Victorious," "Marvin Marvin" Top Viewers
Plus: numbers for HBO's "Girls," Lifetime's "Betty & Coretta" and Discovery's "Dixie Mafia."

[02/05/13 - 02:13 PM]
The Hub Is Up: Popular Original Series, Strong Stunting, and Power Play Movies Drive Ratings for The Hub TV Network
The Hub spins the numbers for the week of January 28-February 3.

[02/05/13 - 01:53 PM]
ABC Family's "Switched at Birth" Hits More Than 1-Year High in Adults 18-34 and Season Highs in Total Viewers, Adults 18-49
ABC Family spins the numbers for Monday, February 4.

[02/05/13 - 01:48 PM]
HGTV "Flash Mob" Show Shocks Homeowners with a Unique Approach to Renovation
"Spontaneous Construction" premieres Friday, February 15 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[02/05/13 - 01:41 PM]
Super Bowl XLVII Live Stream Sets Viewership Records
CBS spins the digital numbers for Sunday, February 3.

[02/05/13 - 01:26 PM]
"First Take" Adds a Live Half-Hour Weekday Afternoon Show on ESPN
The half-hour shows that will start airing on ESPN at 3:30pm ET on Thursday, February 7 through March 8.

[02/05/13 - 12:40 PM]
CBS's Super Bowl Sunday Delivers 108.5 Million Viewers - The Most Watched Night of Primetime Television Since the Advent of People Meters in 1987
CBS spins the numbers for the week of January 28-February 3.







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[12/05/25 - 03:31 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers
"Nightline" improved on the previous week in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, hitting nine-week highs in both measures.

[12/05/25 - 03:30 PM]
In Anticipation of "Avatar: Fire and Ash," ABC News to Premiere Two New Specials This December
First up: "Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/20" premieres Friday, December 12 on ABC.

[12/05/25 - 02:05 PM]
ESPN Networks Deliver Best College Football Regular Season Since 2011; "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Scores Most-Watched Season Ever
ESPN networks aired the most-watched game in 34 of 42 key Saturday windows, including seven of 14 noon windows, 13 of 14 late afternoon windows and all 14 prime windows.

[12/05/25 - 12:35 PM]
2025 CFB Viewership Surges on FOX & FS1
The 2025 regular season wrapped with big numbers for "Big Noon Saturday," "Big Noon Kickoff" and more - including year-over-year gains across the board.

[12/05/25 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Premiere Week Episodes Post Gains and Lead In Live Plus 35-Day Multiplatform Viewership
"Tracker" delivered 17.3 million viewers, up +6% versus its year-ago premiere.

[12/05/25 - 10:05 AM]
"Landman" Booms Into a Third Season Renewal and Breaks Viewing Records on Paramount+
The second season is set to be a top three series among all original content the week of November 17 and a top two series for the week of November 24 according to Nielsen preliminary data.

[12/05/25 - 09:45 AM]
Video: "Taylor" - A CW Documentary Special - Trailer
The special - airing Saturday, December 13 - explores the global phenomenon of Taylor Swift and digs deep across the musician's 20-year career, a period that has seen her transcend the realm of pop star to become a cultural icon like no other.

[12/05/25 - 08:45 AM]
ESPN Delivered Most-Watched Women's College Volleyball Season on Record
Said coverage averaged 190,000 viewers, up 36% from the 2024 season.

[12/05/25 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Monkeypaw Productions' "Him" Beginning December 19
The film stars Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies and more.

[12/05/25 - 08:01 AM]
BET+ Original Film, "Vera's Holiday Flop," Premieres Thursday, December 18
The film stars Charity Jordan, Terri J. Vaughn, Griff, Chrissy McDaniel, Tyler Chronicles, Algebra Blessett, Jelani Akil, Scotty ATL, and Saycon Sengbloh.

[12/05/25 - 07:01 AM]
Academy Award Winner Cillian Murphy Returns as the Legendary Gypsy Gangster Tommy Shelby in "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man"
In select theaters March 6 and on Netflix March 20.

[12/05/25 - 07:01 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Comedy "Platonic" Lands Season Three Renewal
"Platonic" follows a platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) who reconnect after a long rift.

[12/05/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Time Flies" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Fresh out of prison and low on options, two women run a fumigation business - until a shady client pulls them back into the life they fought to escape.

[12/05/25 - 04:01 AM]
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion)
This acquisition brings together two pioneering entertainment businesses, combining Netflix's innovation, global reach and best-in-class streaming service with Warner Bros.' century-long legacy of world-class storytelling.

[12/05/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Unveils the First Look for "Land of Sin" - Premiering on January 2, 2026
Set in the Scanian countryside, this five-part series follows the investigation of a young teenager who is found dead on the Bjäre peninsula.