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[12.30.09 - 08:34 AM]
"THE CLOSER," "TRUE BLOOD" LEAD 2009'S SCRIPTED CABLE SERIES
Plus: how more than 60 of cable's scripted series fared in 2009.

[11.30.09 - 12:43 PM]
TELEVISION SERIES AND NON-FICTION TELEVISION NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2010 PGA AWARDS
"30 Rock," "Californication," "Entourage," "The Office," "Weeds," "Breaking Bad," "Dexter," "Lost," "Mad Men" and "True Blood" are among the scripted nominees.

[11.20.09 - 07:01 AM]
SAM SHEPARD TO STAR IN EPIX'S FIRST ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES PILOT TOUGH TRADE PRODUCED BY LIONSGATE
Plus: Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Rendition, Tsotsi) has been tapped to direct.

[11.03.09 - 12:45 PM]
JANE LYNCH AND KRISTEN BELL READY TO 'PARTY DOWN'
Also set to appear in season two: J.K. Simmons, Joey Lauren Adams, Steve Guttenberg, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Thomas Lennon and Jimmi Simpson.

[10.22.09 - 06:41 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Updates include: Sarah Shahi is "Facing Kate" for USA; Colin Egglesfield and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz to depart "Melrose Place"; and 3 Ball Productions books "Obese" at ABC.

[09.21.09 - 11:40 AM]
LIONSGATE'S(R) MAD MEN STRIKES EMMY(R) GOLD WITH SECOND CONSECUTIVE WINS FOR OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES AND OUTSTANDING WRITING
"We're privileged to be working with brilliantly talented teams led by Matt Weiner and Jenji Kohan and extremely honored by this recognition from the TV Academy," said the company's Kevin Beggs.

[07.29.09 - 12:50 PM]
KEITH CARRADINE AND VALERIE PERRINE JOIN SECOND SEASON OF "CRASH"
They'll join previously announced additions Eric Roberts, Tess Harper, Julie Warner, Dana Ashbrook and Linda Park.

[07.16.09 - 10:57 AM]
LIONSGATE SHINES WITH 22 EMMY(R) AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR ITS ACCLAIMED SERIES MAD MEN AND WEEDS
"This is a very exciting day for us at Lionsgate," said Kevin Beggs, president of television programming and production.

[07.16.09 - 05:44 AM]
THE 61ST PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS AND 2009 CREATIVE ARTS EMMY® AWARDS NOMINEES ARE...
"30 Rock" leads the nomination count with 22, followed by "Grey Gardens" (17), "Mad Men" (16) and "Into The Storm" (14).

[07.15.09 - 10:02 AM]
NBC'S NEW MEDICAL DRAMA 'MERCY' TO PREMIERE ON WEDNESDAYS (8-9 P.M. ET) BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 23
The series will replace "Parenthood," which is being bumped to midseason.

[06.12.09 - 06:42 AM]
SHOWTIME® PREMIERES TRIFECTA OF STAND-UP SPECIALS FROM COMEDY POWERHOUSES
New hours from Cedric "The Entertainer," Margaret Cho and Kevin Nealon are on tap in the coming months.

[06.11.09 - 01:45 PM]
"CRASH" STARTS SECOND SEASON PRODUCTION FOR STARZ
New cast members this season include Eric Roberts, Tess Harper, Julie Warner, Dana Ashbrook and Linda Park.

[05.12.09 - 12:23 PM]
YOU OUGHTA KNOW... ALANIS MORISSETTE WILL GUEST STAR ON 5TH SEASON OF SHOWTIME'S WEEDS
She'll play a no-nonsense clinic obstetrician who treats Nancy (Mary-Louise Parker) in at least seven of the season's 13 episodes.

[04.16.09 - 12:31 PM]
SISTER ACT INDIE MOVIE QUEEN JENNIFER JASON LEIGH TO GUEST STAR ON 5TH SEASON OF SHOWTIME'S WEEDS, PREMIERING JUNE 8TH
Leigh will debut in the season's second episode (June 15th) and appear in at least two episodes.

[04.02.09 - 12:27 PM]
AMC RENEWS AWARD WINNING DRAMA SERIES BREAKING BAD FOR THIRD SEASON
Production on the third season is expected to begin later this year, with premiere slated for 2010.

[03.12.09 - 07:01 AM]
KEVIN NEALON, CATHERINE O'HARA, JUDY GREER TO HEADLINE NICK AT NITE'S NEW STOP-MOTION ANIMATED COMEDY, GLENN MARTIN, DDS FROM MICHAEL EISNER'S TORNANTE ANIMATION
The 20-episode animated series will launch this summer.

[03.04.09 - 07:28 AM]
SHOWTIME EMMY(R) CAMPAIGN GOES MOBILE
ATAS members will be able to view full seasons of the network's original series through their iPhones and iPodTouch devices.

[02.26.09 - 06:24 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Updates include: Brittany Snow to headline the "Gossip Girl" spin-off; Christina Cole is "Maggie Hill" for FOX; and Derek Luke reports for "Trauma" at NBC.

[02.18.09 - 12:27 PM]
"THE A-LIST AWARDS" HOSTED BY KATHY GRIFFIN ARE BACK ON BRAVO CELEBRATING THE BEST IN FOOD, FASHION, BEAUTY, DESIGN AND POP CULTURE
"The A-List Awards" will film at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 5.

[02.12.09 - 06:16 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Updates include: USA wraps "The Starter Wife"; more pilots land directors; and Matthew Salsberg inks an overall deal with Lionsgate.

[02.10.09 - 02:21 PM]
EPIX(TM) GREENLIGHTS NEW LIONSGATE ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING PILOT "TOUGH TRADE"
EPIX will launch on broadband in May 2009 and on television in the fourth quarter 2009.

[02.04.09 - 06:48 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Updates include: Steve Zahn and Stephen Graham head to HBO; Yves Simoneau to helm ABC's "V" revival; and more casting news for pilot season.

[01.08.09 - 06:55 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
Updates include: AMC sets return date for "Breaking Bad"; NBC extends "ER," orders "Police"; Twentieth Television pulls the plug on "Mike & Juliet."

[01.08.09 - 01:21 PM]
JEOPARDY! FIRST TV SERIES TO TAPE AT THE 2009 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
CES will play host to two Jeopardy! audience favorites: Celebrity Jeopardy! and the Tournament of Champions.

[12.18.08 - 06:15 AM]
NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS®
"30 Rock," "John Adams," "Mad Men" and "The Closer" lead the nominations with three each.

[12.11.08 - 01:38 PM]
LIONSGATE(R) SCORES FIVE GOLDEN GLOBE(R) NOMINATIONS FOR ITS ACCLAIMED SERIES MAD MEN AND WEEDS, ADDING TO NODS THIS WEEK FROM THE WRITERS GUILD AND THE PRODUCERS GUILD
"We thank the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Writers Guild and the Producers Guild for once again recognizing MAD MEN and WEEDS," said Lionsgate's Kevin Beggs.

[12.11.08 - 06:00 AM]
HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION 2008 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS NOMINATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
HBO leads the TV nominations with 22 thanks to "In Treatment" (five), "Recount" (five), "John Adams" (4), "Bernard and Doris" (three) and "Entourage" (three).

[12.09.08 - 06:44 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9
Updates include: Bunim-Murray Productions to open late-night "Frat House" for TBS.

[12.08.08 - 01:43 PM]
2009 WRITERS GUILD AWARDS TELEVISION, RADIO, NEWS, PROMOTIONAL WRITING, AND GRAPHIC ANIMATION NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
The 61st anniversary event will be held on Saturday, February 7 with simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York City.

[11.10.08 - 10:39 AM]
NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR "THE 35TH ANNUAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS" TO BE HOSTED BY QUEEN LATIFAH JAN. 7, 2009 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK
New categories this year include "Favorite Superhero," "Favorite TV Drama Diva," "Favorite Movie Cast" and "Favorite Scene Stealing Guest Star."

[10.31.08 - 06:07 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
Updates include: Alison Pill reports for HBO's "In Treatment"; Bradley Whitford and Romany Malco to topline NBC's "Off Duty"; and Willie Garson joins USA's "White Collar."

[10.13.08 - 01:08 PM]
VH1 REVAMPS HUGELY SUCCESSFUL "BEST WEEK EVER" SERIES WITH NEW FULL-TIME HOST PAUL F. TOMPKINS
The new "Best Week Ever With Paul F. Tompkins" premieres on Friday, October 24 at 11:00/10:00c.

[08.05.08 - 07:12 AM]
LIONSGATE(R) ANNOUNCES HOME ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH DISNEY-ABC DOMESTIC TELEVISION
Upcoming titles include: "According to Jim," "Reaper," "Hope & Faith," "8 Simple Rules," "Boy Meets World," "October Road," "Kevin Hill," "My Wife & Kids" and "Six Degrees."

[07.18.08 - 07:07 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: FRIDAY, JULY 18
Updates include: Showtime outlines more of its plans at the TCA; and Megalyn Echikunwoke lands a role on "CSI: Miami."

[07.17.08 - 01:24 PM]
LIONSGATE ROARS WITH 19 EMMY(R) AWARD NOMINATIONS
"This kind of recognition by the industry in our first season of MAD MEN and our fourth season of WEEDS is enormously gratifying," said Lionsgate's Kevin Beggs.

[07.17.08 - 05:40 AM]
THE 60TH PRIMETIME EMMY(R) AWARDS AND CREATIVE ARTS EMMY(R) AWARDS NOMINEES ARE...
"John Adams" leads all nominations with 23, followed by "30 Rock" (17), "Mad Men" (16) and "Pushing Daisies" (12).

[07.14.08 - 04:43 PM]
SHOWTIME NETWORKS AND THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY SIGN EXCLUSIVE LONG-TERM OUTPUT DEAL
The new output deal is effective with TWC's 2009 release schedule and includes such films as Rob Marshall's "Nine" and Quentin Tarantino's "Inglorious Bastards."

[07.08.08 - 04:37 PM]
BREAKING BAD, AMC'S CRITICAL AND POPULAR HIT SERIES STARRING BRYAN CRANSTON, BEGINS PRODUCTION OF SEASON TWO
Plus: Bryan Cranston will direct for the second season premiere.

[07.01.08 - 08:12 AM]
LIONSGATE(R) AND COMCAST ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ANNOUNCE FIRST LOOK HOME ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR E!, STYLE AND G4 PROGRAMMING
Lionsgate will release DVD sets of "Sunset Tan," "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," "Snoop Dogg's Father Hood" and "Kimora: Life In The Fab Lane."

[06.26.08 - 04:01 PM]
60TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS: TOP 10 DRAMA AND COMEDY FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
The final nominees will be announced by the Television Academy at 5:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 17.

[06.03.08 - 04:42 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 3
Updates include: Sprague Grayden and Tony Hale land multiple roles this fall; "The Simpsons" cast is on track to sign four-year deals; and Billy Zane joins ABC's "Finnegan."

[05.19.08 - 12:52 PM]
BRAVO ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR ITS FIRST EVER 'THE A-LIST AWARDS'
"30 Rock," "Gossip Girl," "Mad Men" and "Weeds" are up for "A-List TV Show."

[05.15.08 - 01:02 PM]
MARY-LOUISE PARKER, TIM GUINEE, TOM SKERRITT AND BETTY BUCKLEY STAR IN "VINEGAR HILL," A NEW TELEVISION MOVIE TO BE BROADCAST SATURDAY, MAY 24 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK
The film, which is based on an Oprah Book Club Selection, was completed back in 2004.

[05.14.08 - 08:11 AM]
MENA SUVARI ("AMERICAN BEAUTY") AND GOLDEN GLOBE(R) AWARD WINNER MATTHEW MODINE ("WEEDS") TO STAR IN LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIE "SEX & LIES IN SIN CITY" (WORKING TITLE)
The film is based on the true story of the death of wealthy Las Vegas casino heir Ted Binion and the ensuing trial of his lover and her con artist boyfriend.

[05.07.08 - 03:08 PM]
AMC RENEWS CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED ORIGINAL SERIES, BREAKING BAD, FOR A SECOND SEASON
"From critical praise to strong ratings and a devoted audience, Breaking Bad further reinforced AMC as a top producer of high-quality, distinctive television," said AMC's Charlie Collier.

[03.18.08 - 10:18 AM]
LIONSGATE GOES 'GREEN' WITH THE RELEASE OF WEEDS: SEASON THREE
The studio plans to package many of its DVD releases in environmentally friendly materials.

[02.13.08 - 12:47 PM]
WEEDS AND SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL SET FOR SHOWTIME'S MONDAY COMEDY BLOCK ON JUNE 16TH
With 13 new episodes ordered, WEEDS begins production in April 2008.

[01.31.08 - 09:37 AM]
SHOWTIME NETWORKS TEAMS WITH BRIGHTCOVE TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE 2008 PRIMETIME EMMY(R) CAMPAIGN
In lieu of DVD screeners, Showtime will now stream its "for your consideration" episodes online for ATAS members.

[01.07.08 - 03:10 PM]
AMC LAUNCHES MULTIPLATFORM MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR BREAKING BAD
The marketing initiative includes a robust mix of television, outdoor, print, radio and online elements.

[12.20.07 - 08:59 AM]
NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS(R)
"Ugly Betty," "The Sopranos" and "30 Rock" lead all TV nominations with three each.

[12.13.07 - 05:30 AM]
HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION 2008 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 NOMINATIONS RELEASE NOMINATIONS PRESS RELEASE
HBO leads all networks with 18 nominations while FX's "Damages" tops all series with four nods.

[11.28.07 - 12:05 PM]
CABLE RATINGS ROUND-UP (WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19-25): 'TEQUILA' SCORES, 'RAZOR' FALTERS
MTV's "A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila" hits a series high while Sci Fi's "Battlestar Galactica" doesn't get a bump from "Razor."

[11.13.07 - 09:32 AM]
THE POLLS ARE OPEN: TBS VIEWERS CHOOSE FUNNIEST COMMERCIALS OF THE YEAR: 2007 FOR ONE-HOUR SPECIAL, HOSTED BY KEVIN NEALON
This marks the fourth consecutive year TBS is inviting viewers to vote on their favorite ads and the second year voting will be conducted through TBS's VeryFunnyAds.com broadband network.

[11.04.07 - 07:31 PM]
'WEEDS' PLANTS A FOURTH SEASON ON SHOWTIME
Production on 13 new episodes is set to begin in April, assuming the WGA strike is resolved.

[10.26.07 - 12:19 PM]
BROOKE SMITH JOINS THE CAST OF ABC'S "GREY'S ANATOMY"
Smith plays "the no-nonsense, well-respected Dr. Erica Hahn, who enters the staff of Seattle Grace as its top cardiothoracic surgeon."

[08.02.07 - 09:57 PM]
AMC STRIKES KEY DEVELOPMENT DEALS
The deals include "The Things They Carried" (James Sadwith from the best-selling book by Tim O'Brien), an untitled political thriller (Jason Horwitch and Joshua Maurer), "Cutman" (Nick Grillo and Ernest Dickerson from F.X. Toole short stories) and an untitled basketball project from Rick Fox and Mark Canton.

[07.19.07 - 07:51 PM]
SHOWTIME IS PROUD TO BE NOMINATED FOR THE FOLLOWING EMMY® AWARDS
Mary-Louise Parker and Elizabeth Perkins both earned acting nods for "Weeds" while "The Tudors," "Dexter," "This American Life" and "Penn & Teller: Bullshit" were also honnored.

[07.19.07 - 07:49 PM]
LIONSGATE'S ACCLAIMED SHOWTIME COMEDY WEEDS SCORES 5 EMMY(R) NOMINATIONS INCLUDING OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS AND OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
The studio's "The Lost Room" also received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Main Title Design by Thomas Cobb and Robert Bradley and Outstanding Sound Mixing for A Miniseries or A Movie by Bayard Carey, Rick Alexander and Rich Rogers.

[07.19.07 - 05:40 AM]
THE 59TH PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS AND CREATIVE ARTS EMMY® AWARDS NOMINEES ARE...
Toping the nominations list are HBO's "Burn My Heart at Wounded Knee" (17), AMC's "Broken Trail" (16), HBO's "The Sopranos" (15) and ABC's "Ugly Betty" (11).

[07.15.07 - 10:19 PM]
AMC TO LAUNCH NEW ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES "BREAKING BAD"
The series is described as "the dark tale of a desperate man who turns to a life of crime to secure his family's financial security."

[07.06.07 - 12:28 PM]
DIVERSE SLATE OF ARTISTS RECORDS WEEDS' THEME FOR THIRD SEASON!
Joan Baez, Donovan, Angelique Kidjo, Randy Newman, The Shins and Billy Bob Thornton are among those recording versions of "Little Boxes."

[06.20.07 - 06:02 PM]
AMC GREENLIGHTS NEW ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES BREAKING BAD
Plus: the network confirms its original series "Mad Men" will premiere on Thursday, July 19 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06.18.07 - 03:18 PM]
SHOWTIME WINS BIG AT THE 2007 BDA PROMAX AWARDS!
Promax/BDA is the worldwide association of entertainment marketers, promoters and designers, representing more than 500 television stations and all major broadcast and cable networks from the U. S. as well as more than 3,000 individual members in 70 countries.

[06.07.07 - 06:27 PM]
THE HUMANITAS PRIZE 33RD HUMANITAS PRIZE™ FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
28 writers were named finalists in 8 categories for the 33rd Annual HUMANITAS Prize.

[05.25.07 - 07:19 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: WEEK OF MAY 21-25
Updates include: ABC names showrunners of "Carpoolers," "Women's Murder Club" and "Cashmere Mafia," Comedy Central to redevelop "Gay Robot" and Charles McDougall signs on to helm NBC's "The Watch."

[05.25.07 - 10:38 AM]
MARY-KATE OLSEN JOINS THE CAST OF WEEDS!
Olsen will be featured in 10 of the season's 15 episodes as Tara, a new love interest for Silas (Hunter Parrish) whose girlfriend broke his heart last season.

[05.24.07 - 09:32 PM]
THE DEAD ZONE, A USA NETWORK ORIGINAL SERIES, RETURNS FOR SEASON SIX ON SUNDAY, JUNE 17 AT 10:00PM/9:00 CENTRAL
In addition, Lionsgate will also release the show's complete fifth season on DVD on June 5.

[05.08.07 - 09:47 AM]
MATTHEW MODINE JOINS THE CAST OF WEEDS' THIRD SEASON, PREMIERING MONDAY, AUGUST 13 ON SHOWTIME
Also guest starring this season in single-episode cameos are Zooey Deschanel, reprising her role as Andy's quirky ex-girlfriend Kat (airing August 13) and Carrie Fisher (airing August 27) as Arlene, Celia's divorce attorney.

[04.06.07 - 03:10 PM]
CABLE RATINGS ROUND-UP (WEEK OF MARCH 26-APRIL 1): NICK'S 'KIDS' CHOICE' HITS HIGH
Plus: Showtime's "The Tudors" boasts the network's largest series debut in three years.

[03.30.07 - 11:02 AM]
SHOWTIME INTERACTIVE TO LAUNCH ON WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS VISTA
Showtime was selected by Microsoft as one of four "Windows Vista Premier Launch Partners" featured in the "TV and Movies" category in the USA.

[03.23.07 - 06:49 PM]
2007 ABC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GUIDE - DRAMA SERIES
ABC details its 13 drama pilots under consideration for next season.

[03.20.07 - 04:57 PM]
2007 FOX PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GUIDE - COMEDY SERIES
FOX details its 13 comedy pilots under consideration for next season.

[03.15.07 - 04:56 PM]
DAVID DUCHOVNY MAKES RETURN TO TV ON SHOWTIME IN SOPHISTICATED NEW COMEDY SERIES (AS YET UNTITLED)
The pay channel confirms its 12-episode order for the series, which originally ran under the title "Californication."

[03.15.07 - 01:53 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 15
Updates include: Pilots lure Chris Klein, Jason Biggs, Ricki Lake and Michael McKean.

[03.13.07 - 01:22 PM]
NBC NEW IMPROV SERIES 'THANK GOD YOU'RE HERE' – TELEVISION'S MOST DANGEROUS NEW COMEDY CHALLENGE – ADDS MORE DARING ACTORS TO TRY THEIR HAND AT IMPROV
Kevin Nealon, Bill Bellamy, Jane Lynch, Richard Kind, Edie McClurg, Wendie Malick, Brian Poeshn and Harland Williams are all set to appear on the upcoming series.

[02.21.07 - 12:52 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Updates include: CBS, NBC and FOX add comedy pilots, directors set on a dozen half-hours and Marc Cherry to remain with "Housewives" through May 2011.

[02.05.07 - 09:51 PM]
MARY-LOUISE PARKER STARS IN OXYGEN’S NEWEST ORIGINAL MOVIE THE ROBBER BRIDE
Shawn Doyle, Wendy Crewson, Susan Lynch, Amanda Root and Greg Bryk also star in the film, which premieres Saturday, March 3.

[01.05.07 - 01:55 PM]
WEEDS IS ON A ROLL!
The studio touts the show's Screen Actors Guild Awards and Producers Guild Awards nominations.

[01.04.07 - 10:37 AM]
NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS®
HBO leads all networks with 10 nominations while "The Sopranos" and AMC's "Broken Trail" each get three nods.

[12.28.06 - 08:36 PM]
SHOWTIME IS PROUD TO HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR THE FOLLOWING GOLDEN GLOBE® AWARDS
The pay channel hypes its six Golden Globe nominations.

[12.15.06 - 11:23 PM]
LIONSGATE'S ACCLAIMED SHOWTIME COMEDY WEEDS EARNS FOUR GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD(R) NOMINATIONS - BEST COMEDY, BEST ACTRESS, BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS AND BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
The studio touts its four Golden Globe nods for its Showtime comedy.

[12.15.06 - 12:29 PM]
CBS CORPORATION LAUNCHES CBS RECORDS
CBS also announced plans to make songs, music videos and other music-related content from CBS Records available for purchase and download at the iTunes Store.

[12.14.06 - 10:24 AM]
HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCED THE NOMINATIONS FOR THE 64TH GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Weeds" lead the nominations with four each for the awards, which will be handed out Monday, January 15 on NBC.

[12.01.06 - 03:18 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 1 (WEEKLY ROUND-UP)
Over 30 updates on projects in development and tidbits about shows currently on the air!

[11.16.06 - 09:20 PM]
VIEWERS PICK FAVORITE COMMERCIALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR TBS'S SPECIAL FUNNIEST COMMERCIALS OF THE YEAR: 2006, HOSTED BY KEVIN NEALON
2006 edition of the annual special premieres Wednesday, December 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11.16.06 - 09:17 AM]
SHOWTIME LIGHTS UP 3RD SEASON OF WEEDS
The third season will expand to 15 episodes next summer.

[11.03.06 - 04:35 PM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 3 (WEEKLY ROUND-UP)
Over 20 updates on projects in development and tidbits about shows currently on the air!

[10.31.06 - 01:14 PM]
JOANNA KLEIN NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, DRAMA DEVELOPMENT, THE CW
Klein previously served as Vice President of Development and Current Programming at Regency Television.

[10.06.06 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: OCTOBER 2-6 (WEEKLY ROUND-UP)
A weekly recap of everything in development for the past week.

[10.05.06 - 12:00 AM]
ECOSSE FILMS BEGINS PRODUCTION ON NEW ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES, MEADOWLANDS, FOR SHOWTIME AND CHANNEL 4
New series, a co-production with the U.K.'s Channel 4, will premiere next summer.

[08.25.06 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: AUGUST 21-25 (WEEKLY ROUND-UP)

[08.25.06 - 12:00 AM]
ACTOR SKEET ULRICH, STAR OF CBS' NEW FALL DRAMA SERIES JERICHO, IS SLATED TO ATTEND THE NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES SONY HD 500 AT CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY IN FONTANA, CALIF. ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 3.

[08.18.06 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: AUGUST 14-18 (WEEKLY ROUND-UP)

[08.04.06 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: JULY 31-AUGUST 4 (WEEKLY ROUND-UP)

[07.26.06 - 12:00 AM]
TBS SPANS THE GLOBE TO FIND THE WORLD’S FUNNIEST COMMERCIALS FOR ONE-HOUR SPECIAL HOSTED BY KEVIN NEALON AND SUSAN YEAGLEY

[07.20.06 - 12:00 AM]
ZOOEY DESCHANEL, SNOOP DOGG TO MAKE SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES ON SHOWTIME'S HIT SERIES 'WEEDS' SECOND SEASON

[07.06.06 - 12:00 AM]
SHOWTIME IS PROUD TO HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR THE FOLLOWING PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS

[07.06.06 - 12:00 AM]
2005 – 2006 PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS NOMINATIONS

[06.08.06 - 12:00 AM]
CBS'S "CSI" & "SURVIVOR" NOW AVAILABLE ON THE ITUNES MUSIC STORE

[05.16.06 - 12:00 AM]
ABC UNVEILS 2006-07 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

[03.22.06 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: MARCH 21-22, PART 1: COMEDIES

[03.01.06 - 12:00 AM]
WEST WING ALUMNI TO REPRISE THEIR ROLES

[02.13.06 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: FEBRUARY 13

[02.10.06 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: FEBRUARY 10

[02.07.06 - 12:00 AM]
SHOWTIME & APPLE OFFER PREMIUM CABLE PROGRAMMING ON THE ITUNES MUSIC STORE

[02.02.06 - 12:00 AM]
MORE LOVE! MORE LUST! MORE LONGING! SHOWTIME'S THE L WORD(R) RETURNS FOR A FOURTH SEASON

[01.05.06 - 12:00 AM]
NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS(R)

[12.14.05 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: DECEMBER 12-14

[12.14.05 - 12:00 AM]
2006 WRITERS GUILD AWARDS TELEVISION AND RADIO NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

[12.13.05 - 12:00 AM]
SHOWTIME IS PROUD TO HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR THE FOLLOWING GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

[12.13.05 - 12:00 AM]
SHOWTIME FIRES UP A SECOND SEASON OF HIT COMEDY WEEDS

[12.13.05 - 12:00 AM]
2005 NOMINATIONS PRESS RELEASE

[11.16.05 - 12:00 AM]
TBS VIEWERS CHOOSE FUNNIEST COMMERCIALS OF THE YEAR: 2005 FOR ONE-HOUR SPECIAL, HOSTED BY KEVIN NEALON

[11.03.05 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: NOVEMBER 1-3

[11.02.05 - 12:00 AM]
BRAVO PAYS TRIBUTE TO CELEBRITIES AND THEIR CHERISHED MEMOIRS WITH THE ONE-HOUR COMEDY SPECIAL "CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY: IN THEIR OWN WORDS" PREMIERING DECEMBER 15 AT 10 PM ET/PT

[10.06.05 - 12:00 AM]
SHOWTIME MAKES PODCAST HISTORY

[09.01.05 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 1

[08.18.05 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: AUGUST 17-18

[08.12.05 - 12:00 AM]
SHOWTIME AND MSN VIDEO TO STREAM FIRST EPISODE OF 'BARBERSHOP: THE SERIES' ON MSN

[08.10.05 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: AUGUST 10

[06.29.05 - 12:00 AM]
SHOWTIME PUTS A NEW TWIST ON AN AVERAGE DAY IN THE BURBS FOR WEEDS ON-AIR CAMPAIGN

[06.20.05 - 12:00 AM]
SHOWTIME KICKS OFF NEW SCHEDULING STRATEGY TO LAUNCH ITS NEWEST COMEDY SERIES

[05.27.05 - 12:00 AM]
2005 SUMMER PROGRAMMING PREVIEW: COMEDY SERIES

[05.11.05 - 12:00 AM]
SHOWTIME HEATS UP THE SUMMER WITH NEW, HOT COMEDY SERIES 'BARBERSHOP' AND 'WEEDS' PREMIERING BACK-TO-BACK ON AUGUST 10

[04.06.05 - 12:00 AM]
EMMY(R)-NOMINATED ACTOR JUSTIN KIRK TO JOIN SHOWTIME NETWORKS NEW COMEDY SERIES WEEDS

[03.17.05 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: MARCH 17

[01.12.05 - 12:00 AM]
SHOWTIME GREENLIGHTS SLATE OF NEW SERIES: THE CELL, BROTHERHOOD AND BARBERSHOP JOIN THE NETWORK'S ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING LINEUP

[01.11.05 - 12:00 AM]
TCA 2005 WINTER PRESS TOUR: PREVIEW (UPDATED)

[12.17.04 - 12:00 AM]
SHOWTIME ANNOUNCES NEW COMEDY SERIES 'WEEDS' TO BE PRODUCED BY LIONS GATE TELEVISION

[11.12.04 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: NOVEMBER 11-12

[08.18.04 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: AUGUST 16-18

[08.06.04 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: AUGUST 4-6

[07.15.04 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: JULY 14-15

[05.29.04 - 12:00 AM]
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: MAY 17-28







WEEDS (SHOWTIME)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
8/7/05 - ???
STATUS:
returning this summer (and beyond)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
CURRENT SEASON:
6 (13 episodes)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
renewed through the 2009-10 season (the show's sixth of 13 episodes) on 7/18/08
DESCRIPTION:
N/A
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Alexander Gould as Shane Botwin
· Allie Grant as Isabelle Hodes
· Elizabeth Perkins as Celia Hodes
· Hunter Parrish as Silas Botwin
· Justin Kirk as Andy Botwin
· Kevin Nealon as Doug Wilson
· Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin
CREW INFORMATION:
· Brian Dannelly as DIR (Pilot)
· Craig Zisk as EP
· Jenji Kohan as EP
· Jenji Kohan as WRTR (Pilot)
· Leslie D. Waldman as CO-PROD
· Lisa L. Vinnecour as CO-PROD
· Mark A. Burley as CO-EP
· Matthew Salsberg as CO-EP
· Roberto Benabib as EP
· Rolin Jones as SP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (single-camera)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Lionsgate Television
· Tilted Productions