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[07/10/07 - 08:27 PM]
Sci Fi Gets Into Your Head with Mind-Blowing New Series Mind Control with Derren Brown
By his own admission, Derren Brown has no paranormal ability; he is not a psychic or medium. Instead, he uses a mixture of suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship to uncannily predict and control human behavior.

[07/10/07 - 08:26 PM]
Sundance Channel and Universal Hd to Deliver New High Definition Programming Block
The branded programming block, presented by Microsoft, will run Wednesdays through December 26th, showcasing Sundance Channel's critically-acclaimed, original series "Iconoclasts," "Big Ideas for a Small Planet" and "Live from Abbey Road" in high definition.

[07/10/07 - 08:25 PM]
Powered by High-Performing "Harry Potter" Theatricals, the Week of July 2 Rates as ABC Family's Most-Watched Week of 2007 in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC Family spins the numbers for the week of July 2-8.

[07/10/07 - 08:16 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Carpoolers" (ABC)

[07/10/07 - 08:16 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Call, The" (ABC)

[07/10/07 - 03:23 PM]
'Army Wives,' Cable's #1 New Drama Among W18-34, W18-49 and W25-54, Roars to More Triumphs Sunday Night, July 8, Ranking #1 in Primetime for Sixth Consecutive Week Among W25-54
Lifetime spins the numbers for Sunday, July 8.

[07/10/07 - 03:21 PM]
CBS Extends Its Summer Winning Streak to Six Weeks
CBS spins the numbers for the week of July 2-8.

[07/10/07 - 03:04 PM]
ABC Revives 'Knights' in August, 'Nascar' Delayed
ABC is dusting off "The Knights of Prosperity" as the short-lived comedy will return for its final four episodes on Wednesday, August 8 at 8:30/7:30c.

[07/10/07 - 01:42 PM]
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2007-2008 Season
Five new shows - including dramas K-VILLE and NEW AMSTERDAM, comedy BACK TO YOU and the unscripted KITCHEN NIGHTMARES and NASHVILLE - join returning favorites on the fall schedule.

[07/10/07 - 12:02 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of July 2, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 2-8.

[07/10/07 - 12:01 PM]
National Bingo Night Returns for Five Consecutive Nights with a Huge Cash Jackpot, Airing This December on the ABC Television Network
During its six-week summer run, the popularity of "National Bingo Night" helped drive ABC.com to be the top entertainment TV site for May, with over three million grids downloaded for at-home play prior to the series premiere.

[07/10/07 - 11:32 AM]
NBC's Ratings Week of July 2-8, Topping the Wednesday Competition in 18-49 and Total Viewers'Macy'S' Holiday Special Paces
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 2-8.

[07/10/07 - 11:31 AM]
Kimberly Kleid Named Vice President, Programming and Development, NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution
Kleid will continue to work on development for first-run syndication. In addition, she will oversee cable and talent development, on the west coast.

[07/10/07 - 11:30 AM]
Bravo's 'Live Earth' Coverage Marks Network's Best Saturday - Ever - Across All Key Demos
Bravo spins the numbers for Saturday, July 7.

[07/10/07 - 11:29 AM]
NBC Universal and Dish Network Connect Viewers with Interactive Television Application for 'Top Chef 3 Miami'
DISH Network, through its use of Ensequence's iTV application, allows viewers with compatible interactive receivers to interact with the program with a single click of the remote.

[07/10/07 - 11:28 AM]
'Comics Unleashed' Renewed in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago
The syndicated half-hour comedy series is a go for next season in New York on WCBS, Los Angeles on KABC and in Chicago on WCIU.

[07/10/07 - 11:18 AM]
MTV Dares Viewers to Enter "Room 401" at Their Own Risk!!
The newcomer, due on Tuesday, July 17 at 10:00/9:00c, will be followed by the second season of "Scarred."

[07/09/07 - 07:45 PM]
Catch the Celebreality Bachelor Party This Summer on VH1
Both series will also premiere online on VSPOT at VH1.com, VH1's broadband channel today, one week prior to their on-air debuts.

[07/09/07 - 06:10 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Eight Days a Week" (The CW)

[07/09/07 - 06:10 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Dash 4 Cash" (The CW)

[07/09/07 - 04:11 PM]
FOX Dumps 'Drive' for Good, '5th Grader' Added to Mondays
FOX has officially nixed its planned "Drive" burn off while a special all-new "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" has been slated for Monday, July 23 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/09/07 - 03:43 PM]
FOX Broadcasting Company Restructures Top Entertainment Posts
Peter Liguori is promoted to Chairman, Entertainment, while Kevin Reilly has been tapped as President, Entertainment, in a restructuring designed to "add depth to the senior ranks of the network as it navigates the rapidly changing television landscape."

[07/09/07 - 03:42 PM]
Hairspray Director/Choreographer Adam Shankman Will Guest-Judge as the Top 7 Couples Compete on "So You Think You Can Dance" Wednesday, July 11, on Fox
The following night, the judges will send two more dancers home, and Hilary Duff will perform "Stranger" on the live results show Thursday, July 12.

[07/09/07 - 12:39 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Bronx Is Burning, The" (ESPN)

[07/09/07 - 10:58 AM]
The Bronx Is Burning: Relive the Climactic Ups and Downs of a City and Its Team in Turmoil in ESPN's Historic Eight-Part Dramatic Series on Special Edition Dvd
The three-disc DVD set "delivers unprecedented bonus feature content to Yankee fans that includes highly coveted, exclusive interviews with George Steinbrenner and Reggie Jackson, complete 1977 Yankee statistics, in-depth player bios, poignant featurettes, and much more."

[07/09/07 - 10:48 AM]
We TV's "She's Moving In" Blends His and Hers Home Décor for Couples Moving in Together
Peggy Bunker hosts the series, which premieres Saturday, July 21 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/06/07 - 06:18 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of June 25-July 1): USA's 'Notice' Opens Strong
It was TNT's "The Closer" and the 2007 "BET Awards" however that were last week's top overall draws.

[07/06/07 - 04:39 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Life" (NBC)

[07/06/07 - 04:39 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Business Class" (NBC)

[07/06/07 - 03:09 PM]
Development Update: Week of July 2-6
Updates include: Stephanie Niznik and Scott Patterson land roles on the CW's newcomers, options are picked up on the casts of four pilots, Dana Delany in talks to join ABC's "Housewives" and the usual mix of casting news.

[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."

[07/06/07 - 12:28 PM]
The Eighth Season Premiere of "Big Brother" Wins Its Time Period in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, July 5.

[07/06/07 - 12:27 PM]
Identities of the Three Secret Pairs of Rivals Competing in "Big Brother 8" Revealed Last Night
CBS details the cast of the new season of "Big Brother."

[07/05/07 - 07:54 PM]
It's the Future, Today, as 'Masters of Science Fiction' Brings Renowned Storytellers, Top Stars and ProF. Stephen Hawking to Abc, for Four Saturdays in August
Co-producer Starz Media details the anthology series, which features appearances by Terry O'Quinn, Anne Heche, James Denton, Judy Davis, Sam Waterston, Malcolm McDowell, Brian Dennehy and John Hurt.

[07/05/07 - 05:45 PM]
ABC to Revive 'The Nine' in August
The short-lived drama will return for its final six episodes on Wednesday, August 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/05/07 - 01:47 PM]
'Macy'S' 4th of July Special Delivers Ratings Fireworks
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 4.

[07/05/07 - 01:38 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Them" (FOX)

[07/05/07 - 01:38 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "New Amsterdam" (FOX)

[07/05/07 - 09:58 AM]
Peter Gallagher ('The O.C.'), Jamie-Lynn Sigler ('The Sopranos'), Kristin Lehmann ('Prison Break'), Jenna Boyd (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants') and Two-Time Academy Award(R) Nominee Peter Fonda ('Easy Rider') Star in the Lifetime Original Miniseries 'The Gathering'
The two-part, four-hour drama from Sony Pictures Television follows the story of Michael Foster (Gallagher), a doctor in search of his wife, Ann (Lehman), after she vanishes without a trace. Without any logical explanations for her disappearance, Michael's search leads him to dark and sinister findings, including the existence of a cabal of witches gathering in New York.

[07/04/07 - 11:46 AM]
Doctor Who Series Four: Catherine Tate Confirmed as New Companion
The fourth season of "Doctor Who" goes into production this July and will hit UK screens in the spring of 2008.

[07/04/07 - 10:25 AM]
Summer Sees 'Death,' 'Geek' Return While 'Palms,' 'Crashers' Exit
Scheduling updates on over a dozen series, including "Standoff," "'Til Death," "Beauty and the Geek," "Hidden Plams" and "The Real Wedding Crashers."

[07/03/07 - 07:48 PM]
Season 4 Premiere of Rescue Me Gets Big Ratings Lift from Dvr
FX spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 13.

[07/03/07 - 03:50 PM]
Music TV Veterans Dave Holmes, Karen Duffy and Aamer Haleem Host Bravo's 18 Hours of "Live Earth" Coverage from Giants Stadium Beginning at 9 Am on 7/7/07
The performances scheduled include Madonna, The Police, Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Kelly Clarkson, Melissa Etheridge, Faith Hill, Fall Out Boy, Shakira, Kanye West, Enrique Iglesias, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and many others.

[07/03/07 - 03:49 PM]
USA Completes Landmark Sweep of 2nd Quarter
USA spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2007.

[07/03/07 - 03:47 PM]
Bravo Posts Best Second Quarter Ever in Prime and Total Day with Hit Series - 'Top Chef,' 'Shear Genius,' 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List,' and 'Work Out'
Bravo spins the numbers for the second quarter of 2007.

[07/03/07 - 03:42 PM]
Break Out the Beach Blanket, Boardshorts and Bikinis! the Official Start of Summer Is Here with the First Wave of "Teen Choice 2007" Nominees
This year, Lily Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Sacha Baron Cohen, America Ferrera, Sanjaya and "Heroes" are among those receiving their first "Teen Choice" nominations.

[07/03/07 - 03:39 PM]
'America's Got Talent' Is the #1 Show of the Week
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 25-July 1.

[07/03/07 - 03:37 PM]
CBS Makes It Five Straight Summer Week Wins in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of June 25-July 1.

[07/03/07 - 03:35 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of June 25, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 25-July 1.

[07/03/07 - 10:46 AM]
Kylie Minogue Joins Doctor Who Christmas Special
Kylie will be joining David Tennant for the episode, "Voyage Of The Damned," which starts filming in July in Cardiff.







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[08/11/24 - 01:45 PM]
U.S. Men's Basketball Team's Thrilling Victory Over France on NBC & Peacock Is Most-Watched Gold Medal Game Since 1996 Atlanta Olympics
The game peaked at 22.7 million viewers from 5-5:15 p.m. ET as Team USA pulled away for the win.

[08/10/24 - 07:30 PM]
During the Second Night of Marquee D23 Showcases, Disney Experiences Unveils Full Slate of Projects for Disney Destinations Around the World and into the Digital Universe
"The Simpsons," "What If...?," "X-Men '97," "Eyes of Wakanda," "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man," and "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" were the featured TV properties.

[08/09/24 - 11:10 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 5-9
Updates include: Hulu renews "Vanderpump Villa"; CBS gives pilot orders to "DMV" and "Einstein," opens room for "Eternally Yours"; and HBO rounds out cast of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."

[08/09/24 - 10:02 PM]
The Unmatched Power of Disney Storytelling on Display from Disney Entertainment on Night One of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
"Win or Lose," "Dream Productions," "Skeleton Crew," "Andor," "Agatha All Along," "Daredevil: Born Again," "Ironheart," "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," "David Blaine: Do Not Attempt," and "LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy" were the featured TV properties.

[08/09/24 - 06:41 PM]
Video: "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" First-Look - New Series! - Disney Channel
An in-production first-look was revealed today during the Disney Channel premiere of "Descendants: The Rise of Red."

[08/09/24 - 01:51 PM]
More Than 28 Million Viewers Watched Paris Olympics Thursday on NBC, Peacock, and Key NBCU Platforms, as U.S. Strikes Gold in Track & Field and Team USA Men's Basketball Wins Semifinal Thriller
Led by Peacock, 20.3 billion minutes of Paris Olympics coverage have been streamed through Thursday - up 21% from all prior Summer and Winter Olympics combined (16.8 billion minutes across NBCUniversal digital platforms).

[08/09/24 - 09:07 AM]
Oxygen True Crime Explores the Monumental Case of Jonelle Matthews, Whose Harrowing Disappearance Gripped the Nation, in "The Girl on the Milk Carton," Premiering Sunday, Aug. 25 at 7 P.M. ET/PT
The two-part series delves into the story of one of the first faces to be featured, 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews, who vanished and left behind a cold case that would echo through decades until an unlikely hero brought forth evidence crucial to solve it.

[08/09/24 - 08:00 AM]
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max August 16
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in Academy Award-winning mastermind George Miller's iconic dystopian world he created more than 40 years ago with the seminal "Mad Max" films.

[08/09/24 - 07:32 AM]
Video: "Horror's Greatest" Official Trailer - Shudder
Embark on a thrilling journey through the genre's best with insights from the masterminds behind your favorite scares.

[08/09/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Curses" - Start of Production - Netflix
The limited series is based on the book by Claudia Piñeiro, created and directed by Daniel Burman and stars Leonardo Sbaraglia and Gustavo Bassani.

[08/09/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unveils Key Art and Trailer for Highly Anticipated Canadian Original Docuseries "The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal"
Directed by Mike Downie, the four-part series chronicles the triumphs, trials and deep bonds of brotherhood that defined The Tragically Hip's rise from basement shows to arena rock legends.

[08/09/24 - 06:00 AM]
Production Begins on Highly Anticipated Third Season of Award-Winning BritBox Original "Beyond Paradise"
Fan favorites Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton, Zahra Ahmadi and Dylan Llewellyn will reprise their roles.

[08/09/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Baby Fever" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The fertility doctor Nana (Josephine Park) is back - now as mother to a two-month-old baby.

[08/08/24 - 09:01 PM]
Video: "Lavender Fields" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Jodi Sta. Maria makes a brilliant comeback in "Lavender Fields" as a woman who will do whatever it takes to take back her lost child and her stolen dignity.

[08/08/24 - 08:59 PM]
Hit Tyler Perry Series "House of Payne" and "Assisted Living" Return Tuesday, August 13 Starting at 9 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her
Look for both series back-to-back starting at 9:00/8:00c.