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[07/16/13 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 16
Updates include: HBO orders "Togetherness" to series; Oxygen cancels "The Glee Project"; and The CW to revive MyNetworkTV's "Masters of Illusion."

[07/16/13 - 06:43 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: ESPN's Home Run Derby Coverage Takes the Night
Plus: numbers for TBS's "Deon Cole's Black Box," HBO's "The Crash Reel" and truTV's "Kentucky Bidders."

[07/16/13 - 05:16 PM]
Video: First Look at Season Three! "The X Factor" Premieres Sept. 11 and 12 at 8/7c on FOX!
Watch the new promo for the show's latest cycle which premiered during tonight's MLB All-Star Game.

[07/16/13 - 04:48 PM]
Video: All-New Promo from the 99th Precinct! "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Premieres Tuesday, Sept 17, on FOX
Check out the latest tease for the new comedy, airing Tuesdays at 8:30/7:30c this fall.

[07/16/13 - 03:36 PM]
Adult Swim and State Farm(R) Partner to Create Ultimate Fan Experience at Comic-Con International
The cable channel details its various highlights slated for this weekend's event.

[07/16/13 - 02:57 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Naked & Afraid" #1 Non-Fiction Program in Cable Among Men July 14th
Discovery spins the numbers for Sunday, July 14.

[07/16/13 - 02:56 PM]
Disney Channel's New Family Comedy "Liv and Maddie" Premieres Sunday, September 15
A first-look telecast of the series will follow the world premiere of "Teen Beach Movie" this Friday.

[07/16/13 - 02:55 PM]
Disney Channel Delivers a Surf & Stomp with "Teen Beach Movie" Soundtrack, Debuting Today
The television premiere of the Disney Channel original movie is this Friday, July 19.

[07/16/13 - 02:43 PM]
"The Big Bang Theory" Artist Series to Debut at Comic-Con 2013
Seven original pieces will be exhibited in a gallery space within the Warner Bros. booth.

[07/16/13 - 02:37 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "True Blood" Continues Its Reign for HBO
Plus: numbers for VH1's "La La's Full Court Life," E!'s "Pop Innovators" and Bravo's "Princesses: Long Island."

[07/16/13 - 02:32 PM]
Saturday's Cable Ratings: Nickelodeon Tops Charts with "Sam & Cat," "Haunted Hathaways"
Plus: numbers for Lifetime's "The Nightmare Nanny," OWN's "Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious" and Syfy's "Sinbad."

[07/16/13 - 02:10 PM]
"Switched at Birth" Ranks as Cable TV's #1 Scripted Telecast at 8 O'Clock Across Target 18-34s, 18-49s and 12-34s
ABC Family spins the numbers for Monday, July 15.

[07/16/13 - 01:03 PM]
ABC Announces Fall Series Premiere Dates for 2013-14 Season
Newcomers include "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." on Tuesday, September 24 and "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland" on Thursday, October 10.

[07/16/13 - 01:01 PM]
James Franco Set to Guest-Star on Two-Episode Arc of "The Mindy Project" Beginning with Season Premiere Tuesday, September 17, on FOX
He'll play the charismatic and popular doctor who replaces Mindy Kaling at Shulman & Associates while she is in Haiti on a volunteer mission.

[07/16/13 - 12:44 PM]
Bring on the Sweet Summer Nectar with Four Weeks of "Diggers" Premieres, Beginning August 7, 8 PM
The stakes are higher as the guys take on new levels of historical terrain, scouring places they've only dreamed of exploring.

[07/16/13 - 12:23 PM]
Bravo Ranks Number One Cable Network in 8PM Hour
Bravo spins the numbers for Sunday, July 14.

[07/16/13 - 12:06 PM]
Warner Bros. Takes the "Titans" Out of the Box
Fans can see how they measure up next to gigantic blown-up versions of Beast Boy, Cyborg, Raven, Robin and Starfire.

[07/16/13 - 12:02 PM]
Liev Schreiber to Host New PBS Series "Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle"
The three-part series premieres Tuesday, October 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/16/13 - 11:55 AM]
ESPN Films Announces Next SEC "Storied" Documentary: The Book of Manning
The film will explore the personal and professional life of former NFL and Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning.

[07/16/13 - 11:53 AM]
TNT's Summer Originals Dominated the Basic Cable Ratings Charts Last Week
Turner spins the numbers for the week of July 8-14.

[07/16/13 - 11:24 AM]
USA Network Debuts Second Prequel in Web Series from Covert Affairs: "Sights Unseen: Auggie Undercover"
After tonight's premiere, fans can join Auggie by logging on to sightsunseen.usanetwork.com via their desktop or tablet.

[07/16/13 - 11:19 AM]
Disney Channel Sweeps Major Youth Demos for 7th Consecutive Week; 24-Hour Disney Junior Channel Soars to Record Highs
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of July 8-14.

[07/16/13 - 10:52 AM]
"Casting By," Shining the Spotlight on the Casting Director, Filmmaking's Unsung Hero, Debuts Aug. 5, Exclusively on HBO
The casting director is the only opening single card film credit that does not receive its own Academy Award(R) nomination.

[07/16/13 - 10:18 AM]
"Under the Dome" Tops Week in Viewers; CBS Places First in Adults 18-49 for First Time in July Since 2005
CBS spins the numbers for the week of July 8-14.

[07/16/13 - 10:11 AM]
NBC Ties for #1 in 18-49 for the Week of July 8-14 with the #1 Show "America's Got Talent"
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 8-14.

[07/16/13 - 10:08 AM]
FOX Ranks No. 1 on Four Nights Among Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34
FOX spins the numbers for the week of July 8-14.

[07/16/13 - 10:05 AM]
New Episodes of "American Dad!" Moving to TBS in Late 2014 After Upcoming Final Broadcast Season on FOX
The cable channel has ordered 15 episodes for season 11.

[07/16/13 - 10:05 AM]
ABC Family Comedy Series "Baby Daddy" Joins Forces with Bedsider.Org to Create Webisode Series Promoting Contraception Use
All three webisodes will premiere on the "Baby Daddy" official website at beginning Thursday, August 1.

[07/16/13 - 09:54 AM]
Animal Planet Embarks on a Magical Trip to a Land Cloaked in Myth, Riches and Diversity in "Wild Arabia"
The two-hour special premieres Tuesday, August 6 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[07/16/13 - 09:45 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders Second Season of "Ray Donovan" the Network's Highest-Rated Series Debut Ever
"'Ray Donovan' is on track to be our biggest season one show ever," said David Nevins.

[07/16/13 - 09:44 AM]
Shocking World of Baby Trafficking Trade Exposed in Lifetime Original Movie Event "Baby Sellers," Starring Jennifer Finnigan and Kirstie Alley
The provocative film, from prolific producer Robert Halmi, Sr., premieres Saturday, August 17 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/16/13 - 09:43 AM]
USA Network Goes to Court with "Suits Recruits: Class Action" Second Screen Experience
Over five weeks, self-proclaimed "Suitors" will play as first year associates, helping solve a new case.

[07/16/13 - 09:21 AM]
ABC's Monday Tops NBC's All-Original Line-up in Total Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, July 15.

[07/16/13 - 09:07 AM]
"Under the Dome" Grows in Week Four in Viewers and Adults 25-54 While Holding Steady in Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, July 15.

[07/16/13 - 09:06 AM]
HGTV and Summit Entertainment Partner to Create an Exclusive "Ender's Game" Fan Experience at Comic-Con International 2013
Visitors can see exclusive film footage on LED screens, interact with new digital content and integrate photos of themselves into the highly anticipated Battle Room.

[07/16/13 - 09:01 AM]
MTV Goes Inside the Dramatic Stories of Four New Teen Mothers in "Teen Mom 3" Premiering on Monday, August 26 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
The new incarnation features Alex, Briana, Katie and Mackenzie from "16 and Pregnant."

[07/16/13 - 09:01 AM]
Tim McGraw Returns with Rebroadcast of "AMC Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night," Friday, July 26
The two-hour special originally aired back in May on CBS.

[07/16/13 - 09:00 AM]
E! Special "Ryan Seacrest with Selena Gomez" Premieres Sunday, July 21 at 10:00PM
The exclusive interview covers "her career-making start at Disney, her struggles as a young celebrity and her relationship with a pop megastar."

[07/16/13 - 08:53 AM]
Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) Winning Series "Damages" Now Available on Crackle
Seasons one through four are now available on Crackle through 2014.

[07/16/13 - 08:47 AM]
"Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls" Marks the Highest Week-Two Rating So Far This summer for Any New Reality Series
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, July 15.

[07/16/13 - 08:47 AM]
"48 Hours: Crazy Love" Encore Was Saturday Night's #1 Program with Adults 25-54 as Well as Viewers and Households
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, July 13.

[07/16/13 - 08:41 AM]
ABC Equals Summer Highs in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 8-14.

[07/16/13 - 08:36 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "Under the Dome" Holds Steady in Latest CBS Victory
The scripted drama is by far the most-watched program last night on the broadcast networks.

[07/16/13 - 08:26 AM]
2013 Chevrolet Home Run Derby on ESPN Delivers Strong 5.0 Overnight Rating
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, July 15.

[07/16/13 - 08:17 AM]
Oxygen Media's Development Head Cori Abraham Expands Her Role to Include International Oversight
Abraham will carry the new title of Senior Vice President, Development and International, expanding her role to include International business.

[07/16/13 - 08:06 AM]
Syfy's New Series "Joe Rogan Questions Everything" Premieres Wednesday, July 24 at 10 PM ET/PT
In the series premiere, Joe's lifelong quest to find Bigfoot sends him crashing through forests in the Pacific Northwest in search of the elusive creature.

[07/16/13 - 07:40 AM]
TV One's Popular Docu-Series "Celebrity Crime Files" Returns with Bigger Celebrities and Bigger Crimes Monday, August 5, 9:00 PM/ET
Michael Jackson, The Notorious B.I.G., Bumpy Johnson and Kwame Kilpatrick are among this season's featured subjects.

[07/16/13 - 07:30 AM]
Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go in the Water - or Tweet - Comes the Syfy Original Movie "Ghost Shark," Premieres Thursday, August 22 at 9PM
Plus: look for Greg Evigan and Denise Crosby in "Invasion Roswell," airing Thursday, August 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/15/13 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 15
Updates include: Manny Coto returns for "24: Live Another Day"; Chris Christie to appear on NBC's "The Michael J. Fox Show"; and Jim Beaver to return as Bobby Singer on "Supernatural."

[07/15/13 - 04:59 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Smackdown," "Treehouse Masters" Lead Demo Race
Plus: numbers for Starz's "Magic City," VH1's "Stevie TV" and Discovery's "Philly Throttle."







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[04/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
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[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Ramy Youssef: In Love" Debuts April 17
Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
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[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
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Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.

[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
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It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 08:07 AM]
HBO Max Brings HBO Original Series "Euphoria" to Coachella with First-Ever Series Screening at Festival
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