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[10/25/13 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 25
Updates include: CBS mulls reboot of The WB's "Charmed"; NBC casting new cycle of "The Celebrity Apprentice"; and Riley Smith boards Lifetime's "Deliverance Creek."

[10/25/13 - 04:00 PM]
FOX Moves in with "Dads" for a 22-Episode Order
The newcomer ranks as one of the top 10 new series among men 18-34 and one of the top 10 new comedies among men 18-49 and women 18-34.

[10/25/13 - 03:53 PM]
Lifetime Renews "Drop Dead Diva" for Sixth Season
The series will return next year on the cable channel with a 13-episode order.

[10/25/13 - 03:06 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: World Series, "Big Bang Theory" Top Charts
Plus: numbers for MTV's "Scrubbing In," Food Network's "Restaurant Divided" and Lifetime's "Project Runway All Stars."

[10/25/13 - 01:08 PM]
Video: Watch the Musical Recap of "Raising Hope" from the Chance Family and Friends Before the Season Four Premiere!
The show's fourth season kicks off with back-to-back episodes on Friday, November 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/25/13 - 12:42 PM]
Cardinals Strike Back & Propel World Series on FOX; Series Viewership Up 13% Over 2012
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Thursday, October 24.

[10/25/13 - 12:02 PM]
FOX Announces Premiere Dates
Highlights include the return of "American Idol" on Wednesday, January 15 and "The Following" on Monday, January 20.

[10/25/13 - 11:31 AM]
Miley Cyrus Named Best U.S. Act of the "2013 MTV EMA"
Starting today, Cyrus now moves on to face Best Canadian Act winner Justin Bieber to try to secure a spot to represent the North America region in the Worldwide Act category.

[10/25/13 - 11:11 AM]
H2 Premieres New Original Series "10 Things You Don't Know About" Starring Henry Rollins
The new series will premiere on Saturday, November 2 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/25/13 - 11:09 AM]
National Geographic Channel to Sneak Peek Dramatic First Two Minutes of Highly Anticipated "Killing Kennedy" During World Premiere of "American Blackout" This Sunday, October 27, 2013
The global television event, starring Rob Lowe, Will Rothhaar, with Michelle Trachtenberg and Ginnifer Goodwin, will premiere on Sunday, November 10.

[10/25/13 - 10:07 AM]
"Elementary" Up +20% in Adults 18-49 and +17% in Adults 25-54 Opposite the World Series
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, October 24.

[10/25/13 - 10:05 AM]
Ring in 2014 with an All-New Season of "Dance Moms" Beginning January 1
For the fourth season of Lifetime's hit docuseries, Abby will take to the road with a national scouting tour in search for the country's most elite young dancers.

[10/25/13 - 09:44 AM]
In a Blackout, Survey Says That Americans Want Superman, Pitt, Bourne and Bond
National Geographic Channel has released further results of a new survey gauging the nation's preparedness for impending disasters, timed to the premiere of "American Blackout."

[10/25/13 - 08:46 AM]
"Sean Saves the World" Matches Last Week's 18-49 Rating, While Growing by 20% Versus Last Week in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 24.

[10/25/13 - 08:28 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, World Series Snap CBS Win Streak
The Eye had won the night in total viewers and adults 18-49 the previous five weeks.

[10/25/13 - 08:21 AM]
ABC's Thursday Is Up Year to Year Against the World Series/"Grey's" Grows Week to Week
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 24.

[10/25/13 - 07:44 AM]
Original Song Performed by the Cast of "The Big Bang Theory" in October 24 Episode Released Today on iTunes in Support of MusiCares(R)
"If I Didn't Have You (Bernadette's Song)" was written by comedian, singer-songwriter and recurring guest star Kate Micucci and her music partner Riki Lindhome.

[10/25/13 - 07:05 AM]
"Outlander" First Look Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser
Adapted from Diana Gabaldon's international bestselling novels, the series is currently filming on location in Scotland and will air on Starz in 2014.

[10/25/13 - 06:05 AM]
MTV Becomes the First Network to Pre-Release Entire Season Of a Series Exclusively in an App
All 12 episodes of the new docu-drama "Wait 'Til Next Year" are now available one week before its television premiere on Friday, November 1.

[10/25/13 - 05:12 AM]
Bravo and Oxygen Media Delivered Record-Breaking Wednesday with "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" and "Preachers of L.A."
Plus: based on the franchise success, "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" has been picked-up for a seventh season.

[10/24/13 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 24
Updates include: Octavia Spencer eyed for "Murder, She Wrote" revival at NBC; ABC gives 10-episode order to "Secrets & Lies" import; and The CW adds another period drama in "Players."

[10/24/13 - 07:49 PM]
Video: Watch the Season's First Promo, Featuring the Fan-Chosen Winning Tagline for "American Idol XIII"
FOX's flagship series returns with a new season in January.

[10/24/13 - 04:11 PM]
Eddie Marsan and Bertie Carvel Cast in BBC America's New Drama Series "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell"
Further casting on the seven-part series includes Alice Englert, Marc Warren, Samuel West, Charlotte Riley, Enzo Cilenti and Paul Kaye.

[10/24/13 - 03:01 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: World Series, "Modern Family" Top Demo Charts
Plus: numbers for Food Network's "Restaurant: Impossible," Syfy's "Ghost Mine" and OWN's "For Better or Worse."

[10/24/13 - 01:02 PM]
Starz Teams Up with Chris Collins, Ken Fink, and Dan Chaon to Develop New Hour-Long Scripted Drama Series "Most Wanted"
Set in the Great Plains during the 1970s, "Most Wanted" traces the rise and demise of a talented and prolific bank robber, Nate Daniels.

[10/24/13 - 01:01 PM]
New Fantasy Series "Atlantis" Follows "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special in BBC America's Biggest Supernatural Saturday Ever
The 13-part fantasy-adventure series will air Saturdays at 9:00/8:00c beginning November 23.

[10/24/13 - 12:26 PM]
SpongeBob SquarePants Balloon Gets Holiday Makeover for 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R)
The SpongeBob balloon design was re-imagined by Nickelodeon and the Macy's Parade organizers to give it a fresh, more vivid look.

[10/24/13 - 12:23 PM]
BET Networks' First Original Scripted Series "Being Mary Jane" Starring Gabrielle Union Premieres on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Over four million viewers tuned into the movie premiere of "Being Mary Jane" in July.

[10/24/13 - 12:17 PM]
Red Sox & FOX Unleash Dominant Primetime Performances; World Series Game 1 Viewership Up 18%
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 23.

[10/24/13 - 11:19 AM]
"Tonight Show," "Late Night" Encores Defeat Timeslot Competition in Total Viewers for Week Of Oct. 14-18
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 14-18.

[10/24/13 - 11:02 AM]
E! Sets Premiere Dates for the Return of "Total Divas" on Sunday, November 10 at 10PM and New Series "The Drama Queen" on Sunday, November 17 at 11PM
Both series were previously slated to air an hour earlier on Sunday nights.

[10/24/13 - 10:54 AM]
Revolution Has a Sound in the Powerful New Documentary Series "Rebel Music" Debuting November 18 on mtvU
The six-episode, 30-minute series - due Monday, November 18 at 9:00/8:00c - examines the lives of young people using art and music to spark change around the world.

[10/24/13 - 10:38 AM]
Bravo Media Reunites Cast Members & Creator of "Arrested Development" on New Episode of Emmy-Winning "Inside the Actors Studio" Nov 7 at 8PM ET/PT
Host James Lipton will be joined by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Alia Shawkat, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter and creator Mitch Hurwitz.

[10/24/13 - 10:27 AM]
"In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Countdown to the CMA Awards," a Special Edition of "20/20," Airs Tuesday, November 5 at 10 PM ET on ABC
The special gives viewers an all-access pass into the homes and private lives of Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, and the cast of "Nashville."

[10/24/13 - 10:05 AM]
ESPN Reaches Multi-Year Extension with Doris Burke
As part of the new deal, Burke will join the Wednesday editions of "Kia NBA Countdown" alongside analyst Jalen Rose and newcomer and veteran analyst Avery Johnson.

[10/24/13 - 10:03 AM]
"Nightline" Is #1 Show in Time Period in Total Viewers for the Week, Beating Both NBC and CBS
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 14-18.

[10/24/13 - 10:02 AM]
TNT Greenlights "Wake Up Call" (Working Title), Starring and Executive Produced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
In the series, The Rock will tackle the worst of the worst and make them into the best of the best with his own personal brand of high-octane motivation.

[10/24/13 - 10:00 AM]
USA Network Orders Fourth Season of Captivating Hit Series "Suits"
Additionally, creator and showrunner Aaron Korsh has signed an overall deal with Universal Cable Productions to continue his work on "Suits" and to develop new scripted series.

[10/24/13 - 09:40 AM]
MTV to Air "Brofest" and "Girl Code" Marathons This Weekeend Kicking Off Saturday, October 26 at 1:00 P.M. ET/PT
Highlights include the premiere of "True Life Presents: My Dad is a Bro" on Saturday, October 26.

[10/24/13 - 09:33 AM]
300th Episode of "CSI," "Criminal Minds" Deliver Their Largest Audiences of the Season
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 23.

[10/24/13 - 09:31 AM]
"The Great Christmas Light Fight" Premieres December 9 on ABC
Michael Moloney and Sabrina Soto - both from "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" - will serve as judges for the series, formerly known as "Lights, Camera, Christmas!"

[10/24/13 - 09:23 AM]
TV One Sets Premiere of "News One Now" with Host and Managing Editor Roland S. Martin, Monday, November 4, 9AM/ET
The series is billed as "the first morning news program in history to focus on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective."

[10/24/13 - 08:42 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: World Series Opens on Top for FOX
The Fall Classic is up more than 28% among adults 18-49 from last year's debut.

[10/24/13 - 08:34 AM]
"Revolution" Improves by 8% on NBC's Time-Period Result for the Same Night Last Year
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 23.

[10/24/13 - 08:32 AM]
Florida Georgia Line and One Direction to Perform on the "2013 American Music Awards(R)"
They join previously announced performers Miley Cyrus and Imagine Dragons.

[10/24/13 - 08:29 AM]
Melissa Harper and Richter Hartig Promoted by Starz to Senior Vice Presidents for Original Programming Production
Each served in similar capacities at the vice president levels before the recent promotions.

[10/24/13 - 08:27 AM]
Nickelodeon Celebrates Multigenerational TV Legend Garry Marshall with a Very Special Double-Reunion in Brand-New Episodes of "Sam & Cat" and "See Dad Run"
Look for Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams on the former's November 9 episode and Marshall himself on the latter's November 10 installment.

[10/24/13 - 08:24 AM]
NBC to Air Live Primetime Coverage of 30th Running of Breeders' Cup Classic
For the first time, live Breeders' Cup bonus coverage will air during NBCSN's 3 p.m. Notre Dame-Navy pregame show.

[10/24/13 - 08:19 AM]
"Modern Family" Is Wednesday's #1 Series/"Super Fun Night" Grows Against the Fall Classic
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 23.

[10/24/13 - 07:55 AM]
CMT Set to Exclusively World Premiere Grammy-Nominated Artist Hunter Hayes' Latest Video "Everybody's Got Somebody But Me" as Part of Special "CMT Hot 20 Countdown" on October 26
CMT will host the video premiere as part of an all-access Hunter Hayes weekend.







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[04/18/24 - 11:59 AM]
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[04/18/24 - 11:33 AM]
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[04/18/24 - 11:09 AM]
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[04/18/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Renews Critically Acclaimed Hit "Elsbeth" for Second Season
"'Elsbeth' has charmed audiences with its singular blend of delightful humor, distinctive 'how-done-it' storytelling, and the inventive, brilliant quirkiness of Elsbeth Tascioni," said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.

[04/18/24 - 10:11 AM]
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[04/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
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[04/18/24 - 09:31 AM]
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[04/18/24 - 09:07 AM]
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[04/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Max
Season two of the original series premieres May 9 on Max.

[04/18/24 - 09:00 AM]
Stephen Colbert Is Taking His Show on the Road!
Announced during last night's episode of "The Late Show," Colbert revealed the show would broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater during the week of this year's Democratic National Convention.

[04/18/24 - 08:41 AM]
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