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    [thursday, december 19, 2013]    
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[12/19/13 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 19
Updates include: ABC greenlights pair of drama pilots; Disney-ABC Domestic Television cancels "Katie"; and David Mamet to bring "7 Deadly Sins" to FOX.

[12/19/13 - 10:25 PM]
Winner Announced on "The X Factor"
Said finale featured performances by Paulina Rubio, One Direction, Lea Michele, Pitbull, Mary J. Blige, Leona Lewis, Johnny Rzeznik and Prince Royce.

[12/19/13 - 06:09 PM]
Video: Academy Unveils Oscar(R) Trailer Starring Host Ellen Degeneres, Directed by Paul Feig
"I had the best time making this," said DeGeneres. "I love Paul, I love tWitch, I love Fitz and I like most of the Tantrums."

[12/19/13 - 05:20 PM]
"Hollywood Game Night" Announces Additional Celebrities Appearing in Second Season
Julie Bowen, Beth Behrs and Valerie Bertinelli will face off against Lester Holt, Jason Alexander and Martin Short in the season opener.

[12/19/13 - 03:25 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: ABC Tops Viewers, Demos with "10 Most Fascinating People of 2013"
Plus: numbers for Bravo's "Kathy Griffin: Record Breaker," Syfy's "Killer Contact" and MTV's "Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life."

[12/19/13 - 01:30 PM]
NBC's Critically Beloved "Hannibal" to Return for Second Season Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 P.M.
The show's sophomore run will take over said slot after the previously-announced conclusion of the 10-episode run of "Dracula."

[12/19/13 - 01:22 PM]
Entire BCS Highlights ESPN College Football Bowl Schedule of 34 Games
The schedule will conclude with the VIZIO BCS National Championship - No. 1 Florida State vs. No. 2 Auburn - on Monday, January 6 across six television networks.

[12/19/13 - 01:09 PM]
FOX Sports Opens New Year With Robust Motor Sports Offerings
From two wheels on dirt to stock cars and sports cars at iconic Daytona International Speedway, the racing season awakens in a big way from the shortest "offseason" in all of sports.

[12/19/13 - 12:47 PM]
Internet Phenom Lil BUB Is the Cat's Pajamas in Animal Planet's "Lil Bub's Special Special"
A renowned international star, Lil BUB still finds time to enjoy the simpler things in life, like having her friends over for a good-old-fashioned slumber party.

[12/19/13 - 12:15 PM]
NBCUniversal to Provide Unprecedented Coverage of 2014 Sochi Olympics
NBCUniversal will present more than 1,539 hours of coverage of the XXII Olympic Winter Games from Sochi, Russia, across NBC, NBCSN, CNBC, MSNBC, USA Network and NBCOlympics.com.

[12/19/13 - 12:08 PM]
CBS Announces a Special One-Hour Series Finale for "How I Met Your Mother," Monday, March 31, 8:00-9:00 PM
Plus: look for newcomer "Friends with Better Lives" to preview immediately after said finale at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/19/13 - 12:01 PM]
Seven-Time Emmy Award Winner Louis J. Horvitz to Direct "American Idol XIII"
A renowned television director, Horvitz has overseen the live broadcasts of the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards, the Grammy Awards and the Kennedy Center Honors.

[12/19/13 - 11:58 AM]
MTV Set to Air New Ambush Prank Series "Jerks with Cameras" on Thursday, January 16 at 10:30 P.M. ET/PT
The newcomer will be bookended by the new seasons of "Ridiculousness" and "Fantasy Factory."

[12/19/13 - 11:44 AM]
Emmy(R)-Winning Comedy Series "Girls," Created by and Starring Lena Dunham, Returns for Third Season Jan. 12, Exclusively on HBO
Guest stars this season include Richard E. Grant, Rita Wilson, John Cameron Mitchell, Gaby Hoffman, Debra Monk, Shiri Appleby, Danielle Brooks, Amy Schumer, Bob Balaban, Colin Quinn and Andrew Rannells.

[12/19/13 - 11:08 AM]
"Tonight Show," "Late Night" Continue to Dominate Timeslot Competition
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of December 9-13.

[12/19/13 - 11:00 AM]
"MasterChef Junior" Goes Back for Seconds! FOX Orders Season Two of Hit Cooking Competition Series for Kids
Open casting calls for season two will be held in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Dallas.

[12/19/13 - 10:49 AM]
The Emmy(R) Nominated Series "Brain Games" Returns with an All-New Season of Mind Blowing Science, Illusions and Experiments Monday, January 13 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel
Then following said premiere, look for the new series debut of "Duck Quacks Don't Echo" at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/19/13 - 10:08 AM]
Animal Planet Will Walk a (Thousand) Miles in his Shoes: Network to Document Record-Breaking Nile Walk with Two-Hour Special
October Films is commissioned to produce the special, that will air in the U.S. in Winter 2015.

[12/19/13 - 10:01 AM]
"Pokemon the Series: XY" Season 17 to Premiere on Cartoon Network on Saturday, January 18th at 8:30 a.m. (ET, PT)
This season Ash Ketchum sets out to explore the Kalos region, an all-new region full of never-before-seen Pokémon!

[12/19/13 - 09:33 AM]
Jessica Alba, Christina Aguilera, Sandra Bullock, Ellen DeGeneres, LL Cool J, Josh Holloway and Many More to Attend "The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards"
Kaley Cuoco, Emily Deschanel, Roma Downey, Marg Helgenberger, Chris O'Donnell, Michael Weatherly are also on tap.

[12/19/13 - 09:29 AM]
Video: Check Out the Trailer from the Sixth and Final Season of "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory" Premiering Thursday, January 16 at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT on MTV
The whole crew is back with nine all-new episodes in the 25,000 square-foot warehouse turned funhouse known as the Fantasy Factory.

[12/19/13 - 09:25 AM]
Video: "Cougar Town" Celebrates the Holiday with "A Christmas Story" Themed Promos
Season five returns to TBS on Tuesday, January 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/19/13 - 09:00 AM]
"The Sing-Off" Ties for #1 in Its Slot Among the Big 4 and Is #1 Outright Among Adults, Men and Women 18-34
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 18.

[12/19/13 - 09:00 AM]
Get a Taste of the Lux Life When E!'s Lavish New Special "Buying for Billionaires" Premieres Thursday, December 26th at 9:00PM ET/PT on E!
Follow the extravagant, and at times ridiculous, lives of these three luxury buyers as they do whatever it takes to service the over-the-top requests of their fabulously wealthy clients.

[12/19/13 - 08:32 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts with Repeats, ""Barbara Walters Presents"
The Alphabet takes home top honors for the first time since November 6.

[12/19/13 - 08:22 AM]
ABC Wins Wednesday with "Barbara Walters Presents: 10 Most Fascinating People" Hitting a 3-Year High in Viewers
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 18.

[12/19/13 - 07:42 AM]
Pacers-Heat is ESPN's Highest-Rated NBA Game of 2013-14 Regular Season
ESPN spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 18.

[12/19/13 - 07:06 AM]
"BCS Megacast" Coverage of National Championship Takes Over ESPN Platforms
ESPN will utilize six of its television platforms as well as audio and digital outlets for a "BCS Megacast" presentation of the college football VIZIO BCS National Championship on Monday, January 6.

[12/19/13 - 07:01 AM]
Ring in 2014 with "New Year's Eve Live" Tuesday, December 31, on FOX
The special will feature show-stopping performances by J. Cole, Krewella, New Politics and Panic! At The Disco from LIGHT Nightclub at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

[12/19/13 - 06:30 AM]
Grammy(R) Award Nominee Daft Punk to Perform on "The 56th Annual Grammy Awards(R)"
This will be Daft Punk's first television performance anywhere since they last performed on the 50th Grammy Awards broadcast in 2008.

[12/19/13 - 06:04 AM]
Award-Winning Non-Fiction Producers Simon Chinn and Jonathan Chinn Launch Multi-Platform Media Company Lightbox
The company's first project is a landmark series of films for Xbox Entertainment Studios about the start of the digital revolution.

[12/18/13 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 18
Updates include: Marcia Cross, Ray Ford first to FOX's "Fatrick"; Michael Rapaport cast in TNT's "Public Morals"; and A&E puts "Duck Dynasty's" Phil Robertson on hiatus from filming.

[12/18/13 - 03:02 PM]
"GMA's" Josh Elliot and ESPN's Hannah Storm to Host ABC's Live Coverage of the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Years Day
This year's parade will feature 45 floral floats in the theme of "Dreams Come True."

[12/18/13 - 02:38 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: NBC, "The Voice" Tops Demos with Two-Hour Finale
Plus: numbers for MTV's "Awkward," TBS's "Trust Me, I'm a Game Show Host" and BET's "Real Husbands of Hollywood."

[12/18/13 - 02:31 PM]
Oh Come All Ye Fearful... and Catch Up on "The Following"
This holiday season, catch up on all 15 killer hours of last season's No. 1 new series for free via FOX on Demand, FOX.com and FOX NOW!

[12/18/13 - 01:35 PM]
"American Idol XIII" and New FOX Comedy "Enlisted" Get Wrapped Up in Holiday Cheer at Malls Across the Country Friday, December 20 - Tuesday, December 24
FOX will provide complimentary gift wrapping in local shopping centers in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Tampa and Nashville.

[12/18/13 - 12:02 PM]
New Discovery Channel Series "Lone Target" Chronicles the Ultimate Game of Cat and Mouse
The newcomer launches Wednesday, January 1 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[12/18/13 - 11:50 AM]
EPIX Presents "Jenny Mccarthy's Dirty Sexy Funny" - Scandalous Hour-Long Comedy Event Premieres on Valentine's Day
The hour-long special highlights the scandalous comedy of an eclectic cast of female comedians – Paula Bel, Tiffany Haddish, Lynne Koplitz, Justine Marino and Tammy Pescatelli.

[12/18/13 - 11:34 AM]
"Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond" Premieres January 29 on BBC America's Dramaville
Dominic Cooper stars as as Fleming, a charming and sophisticated maverick, whose pleasure-seeking life was turned around by WWII and led to the creation of the greatest spy the world has ever known.

[12/18/13 - 11:08 AM]
Investigation Discovery "Springs" Into New Year with Long Reigning King of Daytime Television -- Jerry Springer Hosts New Series "Tabloid" Premiering January 16
The one-hour show peels back the curtain to probe the most bizarre larger-than-life stories you can't possibly imagine.

[12/18/13 - 11:00 AM]
CMT Greenlights Production on Seven New Series Including the Competition-Based "Steve Austin's Broken Skull Ranch"
Plus: "Dog and Beth: On the Hunt" and "Guntucky" to both return for second seasons.

[12/18/13 - 11:00 AM]
Ring in the New Year with "The Mindy Project" Marathon on Bravo
A marathon of all season two episodes to date will air on Tuesday, December 31 from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET/PT.

[12/18/13 - 10:36 AM]
ABC & ESPN Combine to Present Five-Game Blockbuster NBA Christmas Day Schedule
ESPN's Christmas Day coverage will tip off at 12 p.m. with the Brooklyn Nets - led by Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce - hosting the Chicago Bulls with Joakim Noah and Luol Deng.

[12/18/13 - 10:29 AM]
truTV Puts the Trick in Magic Tricks with Hilarious New Series "Undercover Magic" (working title)
In the 12-episode series, Michael Carbonaro performs baffling tricks on unsuspecting people in everyday situations, all caught on hidden camera.

[12/18/13 - 10:12 AM]
Hosted by Willie Geist "What We Wasted Our Year On" Premieres on NBC Friday, December 27 at 9P/8C
The one-hour comedy special, produced by NBC News' Peacock Productions, takes a look back at what we wasted our time on over the last twelve months.

[12/18/13 - 10:01 AM]
The Doctor Regenerates in the Christmas Special, "Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor," Premiering December 25, 9:00 PM ET on BBC America
Join BBC America for a full day of "Doctor Who" when the series takes over Christmas.

[12/18/13 - 09:45 AM]
The Hub Network Will Preempt All Programming Christmas Morning to Broadcast a Traditional Yule Log and Holiday Music from 6-10 AM Eastern Time
The programming preemption encourages family togetherness during the holiday morning.

[12/18/13 - 09:24 AM]
"NCIS" Tops Tuesday in Viewers; "NCIS: LA" Delivers Largest Audience Since Season Premiere
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 17.

[12/18/13 - 09:00 AM]
"Best of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" to Air Sunday, Jan. 5
The program will consist of highlights from the five years that "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" has been on the air.

[12/18/13 - 08:57 AM]
Actor and Comedian Wayne Brady to Host 2014 "BET Honors"
The show is scheduled to tape on Saturday, February 8 for a premiere on Monday, February 24 at 9:00/8:00c.







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[10/02/25 - 11:54 AM]
Video: "9-1-1" Official Trailer - Premieres October 9 on ABC and Stream on Hulu
Watch now and get ready to take off into a new season premiering October 9 on ABC and stream on Hulu.

[10/02/25 - 11:02 AM]
The Pulse Is Strong for "Chicago Med," Which Is Set to Cross the Milestone 200th Episode Threshold on Wednesday, Oct. 8
Titled "A Game of Inches," this second episode of season 11 welcomes back a familiar face when Nick Gehlfuss steps back through the doors of Gaffney Medical Center.

[10/02/25 - 11:01 AM]
Fiona Glascott, Belinda Bromilow, and Emma Shipp, Join the Cast of Netflix's New Limited-Series Adaptation of "The Age of Innocence"
Hayley Mills, Ryan Morgan, Will Tudor, John Light, Steven Pacey, Kel Matsena, Lucia Balordi, Elly Roberts, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Anna Madeley and Michael Cochrane are also set to appear in the series.

[10/02/25 - 11:00 AM]
"Survivor" and "The Amazing Race" Season Premieres Hit Their Largest 3-Day Streaming Viewerships Ever
The "Survivor" season 49 premiere grew to 6.83 million viewers with three days of multiplatform viewership; while "The Amazing Race" season 38 premiere grew to 4.01 million viewers.

[10/02/25 - 10:32 AM]
Kane & Katelyn Brown Join Lifetime Holiday Family with "Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch" Inspired by Their Hit Song
The movie will star Arielle Kebbel and singer-songwriter Tyler Hilton.

[10/02/25 - 10:28 AM]
You Bet! ESPN and ABC to Exclusively Present the 2025 WNBA Finals Presented by YouTube TV - Las Vegas Aces-Phoenix Mercury, Beginning Friday, Oct. 3
Games 2, 3, and 4 of the Finals will air on Sunday, October 5, Wednesday, October 8, and Friday, October 10, respectively.

[10/02/25 - 10:15 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Explosive Trailer and Key Art for the Third and Final Season of "Power Book IV: Force," Premiering November 7
After cutting ties in New York, Tommy's (Joseph Sikora) newfound family and the allure of Chicago's ruthless drug game enticed him to stay and set his sights on taking over the Windy City.

[10/02/25 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up!" Theme Song and Key Art Revealed
The special premieres Thursday, Oct. 16, on Disney Jr. (8 a.m. EDT/PDT) and later that day on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand.

[10/02/25 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Embarks on New Documentary Following Colin O'Brady's Most Ambitious Antarctic Expedition
In November 2025, O'Brady will attempt to journey water's edge to water's edge across the most unforgiving wilderness on Earth.

[10/02/25 - 09:38 AM]
"Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" Scores on Friday Nights with Biggest Total Viewer Audience in Nearly Two Years
"Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" stood as the No. 1 program of the night, rising by double digits in Total Viewers over its previous season premiere.

[10/02/25 - 09:03 AM]
The NATAS Announces Star-Studded Lineup of Presenters from the World of Daytime for the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, October 17
The ceremony will stream live at watch.theemmys.tv and via The Emmys app.

[10/02/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Rolls Out Trailer for New Coming-of-Age Drama Series, "G.R.I.T.S.," Premiering October 30
The eight-episode series follows three friends navigating life, ambition and womanhood in the South.

[10/02/25 - 08:59 AM]
NBC Sports' 2025-26 Big East Men's and Women's Basketball Schedules on Peacock Announced
NBC Sports will exclusively stream a slate of nearly 75 BIG EAST basketball regular-season and tournament games this season, with nearly 50 BIG EAST men's games and 25 women's games streaming exclusively on Peacock.

[10/02/25 - 08:18 AM]
TNT Sports Unveils Inaugural BIG EAST Women's College Basketball Schedule for 2025-26 Season
The 15-game slate will begin with the defending NCAA National Champion UConn Huskies - led by Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd - facing Loyola Chicago.

[10/02/25 - 08:02 AM]
AMC Networks Returns to New York Comic Con with Star-Studded Panels and Sneak Previews of What's Ahead for Its Fan Favorite Series
Fans will get an exclusive first-look at scenes and teasers from "Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order," premiering October 26, "Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat," debuting next year, and "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon," which is currently airing Sundays, all on AMC and AMC+.