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[07/06/11 - 11:19 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Heavenly" (The CW)

[07/06/11 - 11:18 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Charlie's Angels" (ABC)

[07/06/11 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 6
Updates include: A&E renews "Breakout Kings"; Russell T Davies plots return to Showtime; and Justin Deeley, Megalyn Echikunwoke set for The CW's "90210."

[07/06/11 - 06:04 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Raw" Wins Holiday Honors
USA's wrestling franchise takes the demo crown by a wide margin.

[07/06/11 - 06:02 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "True Blood" Edges "Falling Skies"
HBO's flagship drama however is down 50% in adults 18-49 from its season premiere.

[07/06/11 - 05:59 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Smackdown" Shares Demo Crown
Syfy's mainstay splits the top spot with Discovery's "Dual Survival" season finale.

[07/06/11 - 01:48 PM]
Disney Channel Sweeps Prime and Total Day in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of June 27-July 3.

[07/06/11 - 01:08 PM]
Three-Time Contestant on CBS's "Survivor" to Host Award-Winning Online Reality Series, "Around the World for Free," on CBS.com
On July 8, Parvati will take off on a 100-day adventure with nothing but a backpack and an AT&T-powered smart phone and tablet.

[07/06/11 - 12:49 PM]
ABC Family is the No. 1 Cable Network in Prime in Women 18-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for the week of June 27-July 3.

[07/06/11 - 12:16 PM]
USA Network and Capital One Partner on Second Season of Hit Series "Covert Affairs"
The on-air offering includes a sponsorship of two custom Character Builder vignettes featuring Christopher Gorham and Sendhil Ramamurthy.

[07/06/11 - 11:41 AM]
It's Time for a Brand New Season of Cartoon Network's Outstanding Original Series "Adventure Time!"
Season three of the animated series kicks off Monday, July 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/06/11 - 11:31 AM]
Brian Cox Returns to Science for the Second Installment of the Peabody-Award Winning Franchise "Wonders of the Universe"
The "Wonders of the Solar System" follow up will air Wednesdays at 9:00/8:00c beginning July 27.

[07/06/11 - 11:21 AM]
Gorgeous Fashion Model and Television Personality Toccara Searches for Her Perfect Mate in New Season of "The Ultimate Merger" Premiering Thursday, Aug. 4 at 9 PM ET on TV One
Toccara will also be assisted in the challenges in certain episodes by friends and celebrities, including Elise Neal and Brian McKnight.

[07/06/11 - 11:16 AM]
Syfy Announces 2011 Comic-Con Plans
"Eureka," "Warehouse 13," "Alphas," "Sanctuary" and "Being Human" to all be featured in panels.

[07/06/11 - 11:09 AM]
Oxygen to Premiere Second Season of "Hair Battle Spectacular" on Monday, August 15 at 10 PM ET/PT
Eva Marcille hosts the new season while "The Rachel Zoe Project's" Taylor Jacobson joins Derek J on the judges' panel.

[07/06/11 - 11:04 AM]
NBC Announces Series Premiere Dates for Fall 2011 Schedule
Newcomers "Up All Night" and "Free Agents" will get a special launch after the "America's Got Talent" finale on September 14.

[07/06/11 - 10:56 AM]
ABC Takes First Place on 3 Nights During the Week in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 27-July 3.

[07/06/11 - 10:55 AM]
Barbara Walters to Interview Casey Anthony Lawyer Jose Baez
"Casey Anthony: Not Guilty," a "Primetime Nightline" special, is on tap for Wednesday, July 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/06/11 - 10:44 AM]
With Rebroadcasts, CBS Dramas Dominate the Week's Top Programs
CBS spins the numbers for the week of June 27-July 3.

[07/06/11 - 10:39 AM]
Compulsions and Obsessions Return With TLC's New Season of "My Strange Addiction" - Premieres Sunday July 17th at 10PM (ET/PT)
The season will air new episodes every Sunday with the season finale slated for August 7.

[07/06/11 - 10:32 AM]
TLC Premieres "Tattoo School" on Thursday, July 14 at 9pm
The project follows an "unconventional tattoo school in upstate NY where students from all walks of life learn how to tattoo in just two weeks."

[07/06/11 - 10:25 AM]
Multiple Emmy Winner James Spader Joins Cast of NBC's "The Office" as New CEO of Sabre Dunder Mifflin
"James will reprise his role as Robert California, this uber-salesman that has a power to convince and manipulate, like a high-class weirdo Jedi warrior," said Paul Lieberstein.

[07/06/11 - 10:20 AM]
NBC Is #1 for the Primetime Week in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers for a Third Consecutive Week
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 27-July 3.

[07/06/11 - 10:06 AM]
Tia and Tamera Mowry Embark on Major Life Transformations in New Series "Tia & Tamera," Premiering Monday, August 8 at 9PM ET/PT on the Style Network
The eight-episode series will follow "Giuliana & Bill" on Monday nights.

[07/06/11 - 10:05 AM]
Nicki Minaj Sits Down Exclusively With E! To Share Her Story In An All-New One-Hour Special Premieres July 13 at 10:00 PM on E!
Fellow rapper Lil' Wayne and producer Swizz Beatz are also featured in the special.

[07/06/11 - 10:04 AM]
Investigation Discovery's "True Grime: Crime Scene Clean Up" Goes Behind the Yellow Tape to Erase the Physical Remnants of Tragic Events
The three-part series launches Tuesday, July 19 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[07/06/11 - 10:02 AM]
Summer by Bravo Sizzles as "Inside the Actors Studio" Profiles Jennifer Aniston on Monday, July 11th at 8PM ET/PT
In the interview, Aniston reflects on her career including her early days in the movie "Leprechaun" up to her current role in the summer movie "Horrible Bosses."

[07/06/11 - 09:32 AM]
TLC's "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding" Wraps Season With Big Ratings
TLC spins the numbers for Friday, July 1.

[07/06/11 - 09:11 AM]
Kings of Leon Documentary Premieres Sunday, August 21 at 10 PM ET/PT on Showtime(R)
Stephen C. Mitchell directed the film, entitled "Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon."

[07/06/11 - 09:02 AM]
Emmy(R)-Winning Comedy Series "Entourage" Returns for Its Eighth and Final Season July 24, Exclusively on HBO
The pay channel further details the series' upcoming swan song.

[07/06/11 - 08:48 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Got Talent" Sets Records in New Home
The show posted its second highest rating ever in 18-49 in its new 9:00/8:00c slot.

[07/06/11 - 08:40 AM]
ABC's "101 Ways" Hits Series Highs Out of a Repeat "Wipeout"
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 5.

[07/06/11 - 08:08 AM]
345 Games Announces the Launch of "Deadliest Warrior: Legends" Today, July 6, on Xbox LIVE Arcade and Later This Month for PlayStation Network
The previous entry, "Deadliest Warrior: The Game," has sold around 450,000 downloads to date.

[07/06/11 - 07:50 AM]
Animal Planet Preps to Go Claw to Claw With New Season of "My Cat From Hell"
Six one-hour episodes are set to air in the first half of 2012.

[07/06/11 - 07:17 AM]
When Weddings Go Wrong... "I Do Over" Series Premiere July 24th at 10PM ET/PT
Diann Valentine toplines the WE tv series, which has a six-episode order.

[07/06/11 - 07:13 AM]
USA Network Builds on Scripted Originals Momentum With Series Pick Up of "Common Law"
The series will start production next month on 11 episodes in New Orleans, Louisiana.

[07/06/11 - 06:46 AM]
Animal Planet's "Tanked" Plunges Into the Fun, Frenetic and Fishy Family Business of Super-Sized and Awesome Aquarium Building
The six-part series premieres Friday, August 19 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[07/06/11 - 06:44 AM]
BBC America - August Highlights
New seasons of "Gordon Ramsay's F Word" and "Top Gear" are on tap, plus four new "Doctor Who" specials.

[07/05/11 - 11:12 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Weekends at Bellevue" (FOX)

[07/05/11 - 11:11 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Little in Common" (FOX)

[07/05/11 - 10:56 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 5
Updates include: NBC's "Chelsea" cuts three actors; FOX's "Breaking In" still alive through November 15; and Elizabeth Hurley books role on The CW's "Gossip Girl."

[07/05/11 - 03:06 PM]
"Dual Survival" Ends the Season on a High Note, Delivering a Number One Night for Discovery Channel
Discovery spins the numbers for Friday, July 1.

[07/05/11 - 02:36 PM]
TLC Digs Into a New Season of "Hoarding: Buried Alive" - Premieres Sunday, July 10th at 9PM (ET/PT)
The show's third season kicks off with the first of nine new episodes.

[07/05/11 - 01:29 PM]
Cast of Animal Planet's Hit Series "Whale Wars" Reconvene in Reunion Special to Dive Deeper on the Issues and Action
Lisa Ling hosts the one-hour special, premiering Friday, August 12 after the season finale.

[07/05/11 - 01:08 PM]
CBS News "48 Hours Mystery" Will Air Prime Time Special Tonight "Casey Anthony: Judgment Day"
Troy Roberts serves as the principal correspondent for the special, airing at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/05/11 - 12:21 PM]
"Big Brother" Premieres July 7 on the CBS Television Network... As Well As Online, On Showtime(R) and On New Mobile Platforms
The Eye details the various ancillary offerings for the new season.

[07/05/11 - 10:51 AM]
The Drama and Deception Is Doubled in the New ABC Family Original Series, "The Lying Game," Premiering on Monday, August 15th at 9:00 PM ET/PT
Alexandra Chando toplines the series, based on the novels of the same name.

[07/05/11 - 10:50 AM]
Live Twitter Chat With "Expedition Impossible" Host Dave Salmoni to Take Place on Thursday, July 7
Salmoni, who will be up on Twitter at @davesalmoni, will answer questions during the East Coast broadcast of the show.

[07/05/11 - 10:20 AM]
"Macy's Fourth of July" Special Scores Its Highest 18-49 Rating in Four Years and Biggest Overall Viewership in 11 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, July 4.

[07/05/11 - 09:30 AM]
"Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" Wins Time Period in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, July 4.







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[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Sets January Premiere Dates, with Spotlight on Series Debuts of "Going Dutch" and "Doc," and February Kicks Off with "FOX's Super Week"
The midseason schedule on FOX starts Thursday, January 2 with the series premiere of the all-new Denis Leary workplace comedy, "Going Dutch," preceded by the season premiere of Joel McHale's hit series, "Animal Control," together building a new Thursday night comedy block on FOX.

[11/18/24 - 09:09 AM]
Apple TV+ Greenlights "Cape Fear" from Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg
The new series will be written and showrun by Nick Antosca and executive produced by Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, with Academy Award winner Javier Bardem starring and executive producing.

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Max Original Comedy Special "Rose Matafeo: On and On and On" Debuts December 19
"I had laryngitis at the time of taping and was on a heavy dose of steroids," said Matafeo. "I accept no responsibility for this performance, except if it's praise and then I'll take that."

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
In "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It," Fortune shares hilarious stories from her life, including her "romantic" honeymoon with her wife and her reflections on no longer being her mom's surrogate husband.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Piano Lesson" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
A brewing battle over the fate of an heirloom piano threatens to tear a family apart in this drama based on August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Cake Toppers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Hosted by the ultimate cake boss, Buddy Valastro, "Cake Toppers" is the ultimate clash of the country's best cake artists as they compete to design moving, flaming, flashing, and sometimes even flying cake creations!

[11/18/24 - 07:31 AM]
WWE "Monday Night Raw" Debuts on Netflix Live from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on January 6, 2025
The premiere episode will feature some of the biggest names in WWE such as John Cena, Undisputed WWE Champion "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Bianca Belair, in addition to many other Superstars and surprise guests.

[11/18/24 - 07:30 AM]
NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Unveils Star-Studded Performer Lineup for Annual Tree-Lighting Telecast
Audiences will be treated to festive performances from an all-star lineup of musical guests featuring Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, and Thalia.

[11/18/24 - 06:30 AM]
"Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let's Play!" Announces First-Ever International Tour Kicking Off in the UK in Early 2025
This immersive concert experience for kids and families will feature an interactive musical performance that includes singing, dancing, 3D special effects, and acrobatics with performances of cirque-level quality, all designed for Disney Jr.'s most devoted young fans.

[11/18/24 - 06:03 AM]
Presenters Announced for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and is available next day on Hulu.

[11/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Helicopter Heist" - Special Teaser - Netflix
Two childhood friends decide to try one last heist - to rob millions from Sweden's safest cash depot without getting caught. Based on a true story.

[11/18/24 - 06:00 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery and the National Basketball Association Reach Agreement to Expand Long-Standing Partnership
In addition, WBD and the NBA have resolved all disputes relating to the NBA's recent media agreements.

[11/18/24 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN and TNT Sports Reach Agreement for Iconic "Inside the NBA" to Be Exclusively Distributed on ESPN and ABC Platforms Beginning with 2025-26 NBA Regular Season
The legendary "Inside the NBA" studio team will appear on ESPN and ABC surrounding high-profile live events, including ESPN's pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the NBA Finals on ABC, Conference Finals, NBA Playoffs, all ABC games after January 1, Christmas Day, opening week, the final week of the season and other marquee live events.

[11/18/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "The Snow Girl 2: The Soul Game" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A mysterious message leads journalist Miren Rojo to investigate the link between a girl's murder, an old disappearance and an elitist school in Málaga.

[11/17/24 - 08:21 PM]
Beyonce to Perform at Halftime of Ravens-Texans During NFL Christmas Gameday Live on Netflix
The performance will take place during the second of Netflix's two games, as the Houston Texans host the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium at 4:30 PM ET.