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[10/08/08 - 06:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 8
Updates include: Bryan Greenberg and Victor Rasuk to try and "Make It In America" for HBO; while Jack Kenny is tapped to run Sci Fi's "Warehouse 13."

[10/08/08 - 04:22 PM]
NBC's 'Momma's Boys' Premiere Date Moves Two Weeks to Wednesday, November 12
The previously announced premiere date was Wednesday, October 29 (9-10 p.m. ET).

[10/08/08 - 03:13 PM]
The Hills Are Alive with New Programming
The network slates "The Hills: The Lost Scenes" and "The Hills: According to Me" for Saturday, October 18.

[10/08/08 - 02:51 PM]
ABC Family Continues Its Original Programming Momentum with All New Pilot Production
"10 Things I Hate About You" and "Ruby and The Rockits" will both go into production this fall and will film in Los Angeles.

[10/08/08 - 02:02 PM]
NFL Veteran and Broadcaster Ron Pitts Hosts Discovery Channel's Latest Hit Series, Destroyed in Seconds
The half-hour series airs Thursdays at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/08/08 - 01:03 PM]
For Centuries, People Have Reported Encounters with Extraterrestrial Beings, Sightings of Unexplained Objects in the SkY. It's Still HappeninG. Ufo Hunters Season Two
"UFO Hunters" follows the team of Bill Birnes, Dr. Ted Acworth and Pat Uskert, as they investigate UFO cases around the world.

[10/08/08 - 01:01 PM]
Vampires, the Boogey Man and Killer SharkS... Primal Fear on History
The two-hour special, premiering on Monday, October 27, "explores the science and background behind our deepest fears and their influence on pop culture and the human condition."

[10/08/08 - 01:00 PM]
A&E Network Premieres New Original Real-Life Series Rookies
Shot on location in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana and Tampa, Florida, the series "puts viewers in the squad car as each rookie heads out on patrol for the first time. "

[10/08/08 - 12:58 PM]
Bravo's "Top Chef" and Nyc & Company Present "Taste of the Five Boroughs" at Grand Central's Historic Vanderbilt Hall in New York
All proceeds from the October 27 event will benefit City Harvest.

[10/08/08 - 12:57 PM]
Ncis Wins Its Time Period in Viewers and Key Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, October 7.

[10/08/08 - 12:56 PM]
ABC Takes First on Tuesday in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, October 7.

[10/08/08 - 12:35 PM]
G4 Presents Unprecedented All-Access Coverage of Tokyo Game Show 2008
G4's coverage begins Monday, October 13 at 8 pm ET/PT on "X-Play" and airs nightly through October 16.

[10/08/08 - 10:33 AM]
BET's Critically Acclaimed Series 'American Gangster' Returns for a Bold Third Season
The new season profiles "Monster" Kody, Larry Davis, Mutulu Shakur, J. Edgar Hoover and COINTELPRO, among others.

[10/08/08 - 10:02 AM]
#1 New First-Run Series "Deal Or No Deal" Continues Strong Start in National Syndication
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of September 22-28.

[10/08/08 - 08:39 AM]
Spike TV Orders Two-Hour Pilot from Mgm to Be Directed by Walter Hill
The pilot "revolves around the explosive fallout that occurs when a Boston mob boss abruptly vacates his position and various rival factions face off in an epic battle to control the streets."

[10/08/08 - 08:26 AM]
Game On! the 'BET Hip Hop Awards' Starting Lineup Includes Performances by Lil' Wayne, the Game, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Common, T-Pain, N.E.R.D. and Lady of Rage
Plus: Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon, GZA, Masta Killa, U-God, Inspectah Deck and RZA have been added as presenters.

[10/08/08 - 08:12 AM]
New Non-Scripted Reality Series Follows 500-Pound Ruby Gettinger's Unforgettable Journey to Lose Weight and Inspire Others
"Ruby" premieres Sunday, November 9 at 8:00/7:00c on The Style Network.

[10/07/08 - 06:24 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 7
Updates include: FX boots "The Riches"; HBO sets "Washingtonienne" leads; and FOX wants to import "Absolutely Fabulous" from the U.K.

[10/07/08 - 01:16 PM]
60 Minutes Is the Number Three Program of the Week, Drawing Its Largest Audience Since January
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, October 5.

[10/07/08 - 01:14 PM]
CBS Wins the Week in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of September 29-October 5.

[10/07/08 - 01:13 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of September 29, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of September 29-October 5.

[10/07/08 - 12:58 PM]
Ion Television to Launch the U.S. Television Premiere of Archangel on Saturday, November 1st
"Archangel is a prime example of the 'Positively Entertaining' programming we are dedicated to providing to our growing audience," said ION's Brandon Burgess.

[10/07/08 - 12:31 PM]
This Halloween Get Your Scream on as VH1 Teams Up with Lionsgate to Find a New Horror Heroine in "Scream Queens"
The series, which gives 10 unknown actresses a shot to win a role on the upcoming film "Saw VI," premieres Monday, October 20 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/07/08 - 12:29 PM]
Terry Pratchett's the Color of Magic Set to Make U.S. Debut on Ion Television
Sean Astin, Tim Curry and Sir David Jason star in the four-hour event, airing Sunday, November 23 at 7:00/6:00c.

[10/07/08 - 12:28 PM]
For the Eighth Week Running, Disney Channel Ranks as TV's No. 1 Network in Total Day in Tweens 9-14
The Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of September 29-October 5.

[10/07/08 - 12:27 PM]
The CW: The Only Network to Deliver Year-To-Year Gains in Women 18-34
The CW spins the numbers for the week of September 29-October 5.

[10/07/08 - 11:30 AM]
NBC Ties for #2 in 18-49 for the Primetime Week of SepT. 29-OcT. 5
NBC spins the numbers for the week of September 29-October 5.

[10/07/08 - 11:29 AM]
The Originals Are Back for a New Season Laced with Searing Emotion and High Drama on "The Real Housewives of Orange County," Premiering Its Fourth Season on Tuesday, November 25 at 10 PM ET/PT on Bravo
Newcomer Gretchen Rossi joins returning housewives Tamra Barney, Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough and Lauri Peterson.

[10/07/08 - 11:28 AM]
CBS Elitexc Saturday Night Fights Packs Ratings Punch
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, October 4.

[10/07/08 - 11:26 AM]
CBS Places First on Monday in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 for the Third Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, October 6.

[10/07/08 - 11:16 AM]
NBC Universal Digital Studio Brings First Slate of Original Productions to Market
The slate includes projects from Scott Z. Burns, Tom Fontana and John August.

[10/07/08 - 08:30 AM]
TBS's Critically Acclaimed My Boys on Deck for Third Season
TBS has ordered nine episodes of the series, which is set to return first quarter 2009.

[10/07/08 - 07:28 AM]
Lifetime Movie Network Announces New Original Movie, 'The Natalee Holloway Story' (Wt)
The movie is based on the book, Loving Natalee: A Mother's Testament of Hope and Faith, by Beth Twitty, the mother of Natalee Holloway.

[10/07/08 - 06:58 AM]
Stallionaires 'Real and Chance' from 'I Love New York' Return to Find Love in New VH1 Series 'Real Chance of Love' Premiering Monday, October 20 at 9:00pm*
Additionally, VH1.com will launch a sneak peek of the first episode on October 15 before the on-air premiere.

[10/07/08 - 02:31 AM]
MynetworkTV(R) Body Slams Previous Ratings Record
WWE spins the "Friday Night SmackDown" numbers for Friday, October 3.

[10/07/08 - 12:42 AM]
Interview: "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Co-Stars Nene Leakes & Lisa Wu Hartwell

[10/06/08 - 11:03 PM]
Interview: "Life on Mars" Executive Producer Josh Appelbaum, Part 2

[10/06/08 - 06:41 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 6
Updates include: HBO gives "Entourage" a sixth season; CBS asks "The Mentalist" for six additional scripts; and Kevin Bacon to develop "The Booths" at Showtime.

[10/06/08 - 06:03 PM]
Tune-In Saturday, October 11, to FOX Reality Channel for the Biggest Night in Reality TV with the "2008 FOX Reality Channel Really Awards" and the Premiere of "Gimme My Reality Show!"
Corey Feldman, DeAnna Pappas, Holly Madison, Carrie Ann Inaba and Captain Sig are up for the night's "Golden Realitini."

[10/06/08 - 04:46 PM]
FX Picks Up Second Season of New Drama Sons of Anarchy
"It's incredibly gratifying to everyone at FX in at this time when The Shield - the show that got our critically acclaimed original programming brand started - is airing its final season, their loyal audience has embraced Sons of Anarchy and made it a success," said FX's John Landgraf.

[10/06/08 - 03:58 PM]
Jimmy Kimmel to Return as Host for "2008 American Music Awards" Live Special Airing November 23 on Abc
The news marks Kimmel's fifth time as the event's host.

[10/06/08 - 03:54 PM]
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Launches "Ambush"
"Ambush" is a free massive multi-player online (MMO) game.

[10/06/08 - 03:49 PM]
Viewers Seek 'Sanctuary' on Sci Fi
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Friday, October 3.

[10/06/08 - 02:57 PM]
Spike Digital Entertainment and Playboy Premiere 'Playmate Show & Tell' on SpikE.com
The online original series is the first project to be unveiled under Spike Digital Entertainment's digital development and production deal with Playboy.com.

[10/06/08 - 02:55 PM]
Is Danity Kane Damaged Beyond Repair? Find Out on October 14th at 9pm ET/PT in the Live "Making the Band 4" Special
MTV News correspondent Sway hosts the special, in which "Diddy will give viewers the low down on what really happened when he confronts his platinum recording artists about dissention in the group."

[10/06/08 - 02:53 PM]
Five-Time Emmy(R) Nominee and Golden Globe Winner Henry Winkler, Brooke Burns and Warren Christie Star in 'The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie Premiering December 13
Connor Levins and Woody Jeffreys also star in the holiday film.

[10/06/08 - 02:50 PM]
It's Twisted TV Voyeurism at Its BesT. "The Sarah Silverman Program Season Two: Volume One (Uncensored)" DVD Hits Stores on Tuesday, October 14
Bonus material on the set includes the cast and creators at 2007's Comic-Con, digital shorts, "Cookie Party," behind-the-scenes and audio commentary with the creators and the entire cast.

[10/06/08 - 02:49 PM]
Hail to the Lil' Chief! "Lil' Bush: Resident of the United States Season Two (Uncensored)" DVD Hits Stores on Tuesday, October 14
The double disc set includes a "My Lil' Bush" music video, custom animated shorts and animatics and audio commentary.

[10/06/08 - 02:48 PM]
Alan Jackson to Be Honored as Next CMT "Giant" in New 90 Minute Special "CMT Giants" Taping October 30 in Nashville
The special will then premiere on CMT on Saturday, December 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/06/08 - 11:20 AM]
ABC Ranks No. 1 on Sunday in Adults 18-49 and Across All Key Women Demos
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 5.







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[11/01/24 - 10:05 AM]
TBS "All I Watch for Christmas" and TNT "Christmas Maximus" Kick Off Holiday Programming on Saturday, November 2
With countless blockbuster films airing over 8-weeks, TNT "Christmas Maximus" takes holiday movies to the next level, serving as a hub for endless seasonal offerings and high-energy classics.

[11/01/24 - 10:03 AM]
'Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer on ABC
Highlights include a new season of "The Great Christmas Light Fight," along with news of a season 13 pickup for 2025.

[11/01/24 - 10:00 AM]
FOX and Gordon Ramsay Count Down to the Super Bowl with "Kitchen Nightmares: Road to Super Bowl LIX"
Gordon Ramsay's iconic series returns with a supercharged two-hour episode, Wednesday, January 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), with regular episodes airing on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT, beginning January 8 on FOX.

[11/01/24 - 09:30 AM]
Prime Video Reveals "Pimpinero: Blood and Oil" will Premiere Exclusively on November 22
The film is set in the desert bordering Colombia and Venezuela, where gasoline smugglers known as "pimpineros" risk their lives transporting illegal fuel from one country to another.

[11/01/24 - 09:06 AM]
Freeform's "25 Days of Christmas" Returns with Yuletide Cheer This December
A delightful collection of Christmas favorites is being offered to make spirits bright, including "Home Alone," "The Santa Clause" trilogy and "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000).

[11/01/24 - 09:00 AM]
Watch CBS News and Stations' "America Decides: Election '24" Team Coverage Across Broadcast, Streaming and Digital
Primetime election night coverage on CBS and CBS News 24/7 will begin at 7:00 PM, ET, anchored by Norah O'Donnell from CBS News' election headquarters in New York City.

[11/01/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Miss Scarlet" Season 5 Preview
Criminals have never stumped Eliza Scarlet, but a new Detective Inspector...? She's on the case!

[11/01/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..." - Date Announcement - Netflix
Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actor. Grammy-winning singer. Beloved comedian. Jamie Foxx returns to the stage to set the record straight.

[11/01/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Skeleton Crew" - Official Trailer - Disney+
On December 3, a new "Star Wars" adventure awaits.

[11/01/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix's Ultimate Holiday Collection 2024
Watch what happens when Lindsay Lohan, Kristin Chenoweth, Chad Michael Murray, Britt Robertson, Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, Christina Milian and Devale Ellis come together with acapella sensation Pentatonix to record a holiday album.

[11/01/24 - 06:01 AM]
98th Edition of the Iconic "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" Ushers in the Holiday Season on NBC and Peacock Live at 8:30 A.M. on Nov. 28
Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will once again join as hosts of the Emmy Award-winning celebration.

[11/01/24 - 05:00 AM]
"The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland" to Premiere November 15 on Prime Video
The animated musical from Universal Pictures Content Group and Lupus Films features the voices of Gerard Butler, Emilia Clarke and Simone Ashley.

[10/31/24 - 06:41 PM]
FOX Sports Caps a Postseason for the Ages as World Series Game 5 Delivers 18.6 Million Viewers
Across all networks, the 120th World Series dominated the television landscape with an average of 15,808,000 viewers, the best combined figure for the Fall Classic since 2017.

[10/31/24 - 05:01 PM]
Superpower Comedy Series "The WONDERfools" Confirmed for Production
Netflix's superpower comedy action adventure stars Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Kim Hae-sook, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Seong-jae, and Son Hyun-joo.

[10/31/24 - 02:31 PM]
NBC Will Groove Into the Holiday Season with "A Motown Christmas" Special Hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey
The special will include performances featuring more than 25 Motown hits, performed by Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and the Temptations.