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[02/14/13 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 14
Updates include: Jason Isaacs tapped as "The Surgeon General" for CBS; Minnie Driver joins NBC's "About a Boy"; and Jason Ritter boards FOX's "Gavin & Stacey" import.

[02/14/13 - 09:10 PM]
"American Idol" Reveals Top 40 Semifinalists Heading to Sin City!
The Vegas move is a new twist in the competition, during which the Top 40 once again will be split by gender.

[02/14/13 - 05:23 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Moonshiners" Goes Out on Top for Discovery
Plus: numbers for TNT's "Southland," Bravo's "Inside the Actors Studio" and TLC's "Hoarding: Buried Alive."

[02/14/13 - 05:10 PM]
NBC to Unleash "Hannibal" on Thursdays Beginning April 4
Mads Mikkelsen plays the title role on the series, from Bryan Fuller and Gaumont International Television.

[02/14/13 - 03:25 PM]
USA Network Unveils "Psych" The S#cial Sector - A New Interactive Murder Mystery Launches February 15
The eight-week multiplatform murder mystery builds on the success of the Emmy-nominated, fan favorite HashTag Killer.

[02/14/13 - 02:19 PM]
Video: Zombies Invade BlueBell on "Hart of Dixie" This Tuesday, February 19
Check out a Valentine's Day-themed clip from the show's next episode.

[02/14/13 - 01:27 PM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Zero Hour" Co-Star Anthony Edwards
The conspiracy thriller premieres tonight at 8:00/7:00c on ABC.

[02/14/13 - 01:14 PM]
MTV to Air Can't Miss Season Finale Episode of Groundbreaking Docu-Series "Catfish: The TV Show" on Monday, February 18 at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT
Plus: look for "Catfish: The Reunion Show" on Monday, February 25 at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/14/13 - 01:05 PM]
ABC and Miss America Organization Proudly Announce New Three-Year Partnership and Move to Atlantic City, NJ
Anthony Eaton and his company, Tall Pony Productions, who have produced the live event in Las Vegas for the last six years, will produce Miss America 2014 in AC live on ABC.

[02/14/13 - 11:37 AM]
E! Explores the Dynamics and Drama of Music Stars Romeo Miller and Sean Kingston and Their Families in the New Special "Fame in the Family" Premiering Sunday, February 17 at 10:30PM ET/PT
Gary R. Benz, Michael Branton and Roy Orecchio are behind the half-hour special, from GRB Entertainment.

[02/14/13 - 11:03 AM]
ABC to Encore Tonight's Premiere of "Zero Hour" on Sunday Night
Said rebroadcast will replace the special "Revenge for Real: Rocky Mountain Retribution" at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/14/13 - 11:02 AM]
ABC Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Oscar(R) Week, With Special Oscar-Themed Programming Across the Network
"The Middle," "Neighbors" and "Modern Family" will all feature Oscar-inspired stories next week.

[02/14/13 - 10:58 AM]
"The Tonight Show" Scores #1 Finishes in 18-49 Viewers and Total Viewers for the Week of February 4-8
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 4-8.

[02/14/13 - 10:48 AM]
"Idol Across America" Kicks Off Friday, March 1, in New York
The two-week, 5,000-mile trek is a cross-country relay of the "Idol" microphone.

[02/14/13 - 10:40 AM]
CBS and AXS TV Partner to Enhance Leading Live Events Network Dedicated to Live Music and Pop Culture
The multi-year commitment from CBS provides for promotion and access to content and shoulder programming opportunities, in addition to strategic support.

[02/14/13 - 10:38 AM]
The "Late Show with David Letterman" Places First for the Week in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-34
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 4-8.

[02/14/13 - 10:24 AM]
E! Pulls the Plug on "Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings"
The newcomer averaged just 393,000 viewers during its 11-week run on Wednesday nights.

[02/14/13 - 09:40 AM]
Howie Mandel and Nick Cannon Join Betty White for Super-Sized Laughs in All-New Episodes of "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" February 19 & 26 on NBC
Both episodes will be followed at 8:30/7:30c by special "best of" episodes from season one of the hidden camera series.

[02/14/13 - 08:51 AM]
Up Week to Week, "Modern Family" Ranks as Wednesday's No. 1 Scripted TV Show
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 13.

[02/14/13 - 08:37 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Remains on Top Behind "American Idol"
The juggernaut however is down double digits from a year ago.

[02/14/13 - 08:16 AM]
TV Land Debuts Unflinching Larry David Comedy, "Curb Your Enthusiasm," on February 16
The show will then settle into its regular timeslot of 2am ET/PT beginning Tuesday, February 19, where it will air daily.

[02/14/13 - 06:52 AM]
Video: Watch Andy Samberg Prepare to Host Spirit Awards - Airs 2/23 on IFC
Presenters include Anna Kendrick, Zoe Saldana, Common, Aubrey Plaza, Jake Johnson, Jason Bateman, Rashida Jones, Salma Hayek and Channing Tatum.

[02/14/13 - 06:45 AM]
Season Two of the Hit Comedy Series "Burning Love" Heats Up the Web Today on Yahoo! Screen
June Diane Raphael stars in the show's sophomore run, with Jerry O'Connell, Michael Cera, Adam Brody and Colin Hanks among her suitors.

[02/14/13 - 06:03 AM]
Oscar(R) Nominees Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain and Jennifer Lawrence to Present
Previously announced presenters include Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Mark Wahlberg.

[02/13/13 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 13
Updates include: Rupert Grint is "Super Clyde" for CBS; NBC trims "Camp" from 13 to 10 episodes; and CBS Television Distribution axes "The Jeff Probst Show."

[02/13/13 - 07:47 PM]
ABC Announces Midseason Scheduling Moves
"Happy Endings" moves to Fridays beginning March 29, while "Celebrity Wife Swap" joins Tuesdays starting February 26.

[02/13/13 - 04:38 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Tosh.0" Tops Demos, Westminster Dog Show Leads Viewers
Plus: numbers for Oxygen's "The Face," TLC's "The Sisterhood" and E!'s "Secrets of a Hollywood Stylist."

[02/13/13 - 04:27 PM]
Video: Viewers Can Catch The CW's "Cult" Premiere Now on CWTV.com on CW Mobile App
Viewers can watch the entire pilot, which premieres Tuesday, February 19 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/13/13 - 04:21 PM]
ABC Slates "Bet on Your Baby," "Troupe Stars" for Saturday Nights
They'll launch on Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, June 15, respectively, in the 8:00/7:00c slot.

[02/13/13 - 03:38 PM]
"Pretty Little Liars" Garners More Tweets and Uniques; "The Lying Game" Sees Week to Week Gains Virtually Across the Board
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 12.

[02/13/13 - 03:29 PM]
NBC News Tops All Television Networks for State of the Union Coverage
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 12.

[02/13/13 - 02:40 PM]
TBS's "Cougar Town" Scores Season's Best Deliveries
TBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 12.

[02/13/13 - 02:21 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Moonshiners" Valentine's Day Special "Tickle's Guide To Love"
The one-hour special will now air this Thursday, February 14 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/13/13 - 01:01 PM]
ABC Family Continues Its Original Programming Momentum - Network Greenlights Two New Reality Series, "Dancing Fools" and "The Vineyard"
Both reality series will premiere this summer alongside the recently announced dramas "The Fosters" and "Twisted."

[02/13/13 - 12:54 PM]
DIY Network Tackles Renovations Gone Wrong in New Primetime Series "Rescue My Renovation"
John DeSilvia hosts the half-hour series, which premieres Wednesday, February 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/13/13 - 10:53 AM]
Live Twitter Chat with "Scandal" Guest Star Scott Foley to Take Place Thursday, February 14
He will be up on Twitter at @ScottKFoley, during both the East and West Coast broadcasts of the show.

[02/13/13 - 10:44 AM]
truTV Orders 15th Season of Long-Running Favorite "truTV Presents: World's Dumbest..."
The veteran series returns with new episodes on Thursday, February 28 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[02/13/13 - 10:26 AM]
The Kids Return, Contestants Clash & the Players Face a Fierce Challenge to Win Group Immunity on NBC's "The Biggest Loser," on Monday, February 18
Also this week, Subway's Jared stops by with some exciting news about an opportunity waiting for this season's winner.

[02/13/13 - 10:16 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "The Neighbors" Co-Star Toks Olagundoye & Simon Templeman
The freshman comedy airs Wednesdays at 8:30/7:30c on ABC.

[02/13/13 - 10:11 AM]
MTV's "Nikki & Sara Live" Turns the Female Comedy Dial Up with "Community" Star Alison Brie
Said installment airs live from the Times Square Studio on Tuesday, February 19 at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/13/13 - 10:03 AM]
Jorge Garcia Saves Maggie Grace on the Hit Showtime Comedy Series "Californication" This Sunday, February 17
Plus: look for "Tim Minchin & The Heritage Orchestra - Live at the Royal Albert Hall" on Tuesday, February 19 at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/13/13 - 09:46 AM]
Charlotte Reid Joins Discovery Networks International's Production and Development Unit
Reid joins from Chocolate Media where she was Creative Director, Factual & Features.

[02/13/13 - 09:24 AM]
Video: First Look at Comedy Central's New Series "Nathan for You" Premiering on Thursday, February 28
The newcomer will air Thursdays at 10:30/9:30c on the cable channel.

[02/13/13 - 08:36 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops State of the Union Coverage in Demos, CBS in Viewers
ABC's "The Taste" was the only non-news original last night.

[02/13/13 - 08:16 AM]
Nickelodeon Unveils 2013 Kids' Choice Awards Nominees
Television nominees include "Good Luck Charlie," "iCarly," "Victorious" and "Wizards of Waverly Place."

[02/13/13 - 07:34 AM]
Season 7 of CNBC's "American Greed" Premieres on Thursday, February 21st at 10PM ET/PT
The award-winning series "examines the dark side of the American dream... where crime pays well, until you get caught."

[02/13/13 - 07:26 AM]
Linda Hamilton Will Guest Star as a Ruthless Assassin in Monday, March 25 Episode of Syfy's Hit Series "Lost Girl"
Hamilton portrays Acacia, a tough, sexy and ruthless assassin who has enjoyed a storied and deadly career.

[02/13/13 - 07:18 AM]
Nominations Announced for the "48th Annual Academy Of Country Music(R) Awards," to Be Broadcast Live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Sunday, April 7 on CBS
Eric Church leads with seven nominations, including Male Vocalist of the Year and his second consecutive nods for Album of the Year and Video of the Year.

[02/13/13 - 07:11 AM]
Best Actress Oscar(R) Winners Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon to Present at Oscars
All four have previously won the award for Best Actress.

[02/13/13 - 06:41 AM]
TLC International Revives Cult Medical Docuseries, "Bizarre ER"
The series will also air on Discovery Fit & Health in the United States.







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