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[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."

[07/15/07 - 10:17 PM]
AMC Continues Original Programming Momentum with New Slate of Series in Development
"AMC is committed to creating an environment of cinematic quality, and it is gratifying to see that our vision is resonating with such high profile talent," stated AMC's Executive Vice President of Programming and Production, Rob Sorcher.

[07/15/07 - 10:15 PM]
AMC Establishes Commitment to Miniseries with New Programming Slate in Development
The projects include "State of Wrath" (Michael Blake and Lou Morheim), "Berlin Mesa" (Michael Frost Beckner, John Baldecchi, and Rich Silverman), "Skylark" (Michael Nankin, Jonathan Baruch with CBS/Paramount), "White Rose" (John Leekley) and "L-19" (William Brookfield, Gub Neal, and Justin Thompson Glover).

[07/15/07 - 06:12 PM]
Some Are Born Into IT... a Few Marry Into IT... But Others Have to Earn IT... on We TV's American Princess, 12 Ordinary Women Are Transformed Into Proper Ladies with a Chance to Win a British Title, a Dance with Their Very Own Prince Charming and $50,000 in Cash!
Hosted by Yugoslavian royal and actress Catherine Oxenberg, each hour-long episode will challenge the participants to learn what it takes to become royalty.

[07/15/07 - 06:11 PM]
We TV Takes an Unprecedented Look at Two Determined Women Who Chase Tornadoes in It's New Series "Twister Sisters"
The six-part, one-hour weekly series follows Melanie Metz and Peggy Willenberg, two of America's foremost severe weather experts, as they travel across the Great Plains in search of the biggest and baddest tornadoes.

[07/15/07 - 06:10 PM]
We TV's "Girl Meets Cowboy" Challenges Metropolitan Gals to Rope the Rural Guy of Their Dreams Out in the Wild West!
In the original series, premiering Sunday, October 14 at 10:00/9:00c, "ladies looking for love take a chance with a change of scenery and see what it's like to date old fashion Westerners instead of big city hot shots!"

[07/15/07 - 05:41 PM]
Bravo's 'Tim Gunn's Guide to Style' Redefines 'Makeover' and Takes the Fashion Challenged Through a Style Transformation
The one-hour, eight-episode series will premiere on Thursday, September 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/15/07 - 05:40 PM]
Bravo's WwW.televisionwithoutpitY.com Launches TV Bigshot, the Ultimate Online Fantasy Game for TV Junkies
The game will allow players to create, name and program their own fantasy television networks using both new fall shows and returning series from the five broadcast networks (NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX and CW).

[07/15/07 - 05:37 PM]
Bravo Announces Returning Franchises and New Series Additions at 2007 Tca
The cable channel renews "Top Chef" as well as details its upcoming new and returning series for the upcoming season.

[07/15/07 - 05:32 PM]
All Three Networks in the NBC Universal Cable Group - Usa, Sci Fi and Bravo - Deliver Their Best Second-Quarter Ratings on Record
The NBC Universal Entertainment Cable Networks - USA, Sci Fi and Bravo - spin the numbers for the second quarter of 2007.

[07/15/07 - 05:31 PM]
We TV's "She's Moving In" Blends His and Hers Home Décor for Couples Moving in Together
"She's Moving In," hosted by Peggy Bunker, is a weekly series of six half-hour episodes that premieres on Saturday, July 21 at 10:00/9:00c.

[07/15/07 - 05:30 PM]
Touch the Departed, Connect with Spirits and Envision the Other Side This Fall on We TV
The cable channel books a trio of series - "Rescue Mediums," "Extreme Ghost Stories" and "John Edward Cross Country" - for Saturday, September 8 premieres.

[07/15/07 - 02:11 PM]
Sci Fi's Development Slate Delivers Intrepid Mix of Inspired Fantasy, Mythical Adventures and Superpowered Comedy
Among the projects in development: an eight-week series of exclusive 2-3 minute mini-sodes leading into the November 24 premiere of "Razor," a special extended episode of "Battlestar Galactica."

[07/15/07 - 02:09 PM]
ScifI.com, the World's Biggest Genre Entertainment Web Site, Unveils Slate of Exclusive Original Programming
The projects include a 10-part webisode series based on the multi-award-winning "Farscape."

[07/15/07 - 02:08 PM]
Sci Fi Channel Partners with Lionsgate and After Dark Films for Halloween's 'Horrorfest- 8 Films to Die For'
Horrorfest will broadcast in October during the Channel's annual "13 Days of Halloween" programming block, leading up to SCI FI's second annual, six-hour, "Ghost Hunters Live" special on Halloween night.

[07/15/07 - 02:06 PM]
USA Network Announces Notable Slate of "Character"- Driven Projects in Development for 2008
The projects are HALO, THE EXPERT and CITIZEN'S ARREST and were announced by Jeff Wachtel, USA's executive vice president, original programming.

[07/15/07 - 02:05 PM]
Alicia Witt to Join Cast of NBC Universal/Wolf Films Series Law & Order: Criminal Intent as It Moves to Its New Home on USA Network
Witt will play Detective Mike Logan's (Chris Noth) new partner, Detective Nola Falacci, and temporarily replaces Julianne Nicholson, who is out on maternity leave.

[07/15/07 - 02:03 PM]
DR. Steve-O Accepting Patients This Fall on USA Network
The series tracks the "Jackass" alum as he "travels around the country on a mission to 'de-wussify' wimps, nerds and couch potatoes who have been nominated by their buddies, girlfriends, wives, mothers, coworkers or even have nominated themselves."

[07/15/07 - 02:00 PM]
USA Network Greenlights New Original Series to Love & Die Starring Shiri Appleby
"To Love & Die has a high-concept character with a light tone and a slightly twisted soul at its core, which fits our brand perfectly," said Jeff Wachtel, USA's executive vice president, original programming.

[07/14/07 - 08:57 PM]
GSN's 'Camouflage' Premiered on GSN July 2
Roger Lodge hosts the series, "a fast-paced game show of word puzzles with crossword type clues."

[07/14/07 - 08:56 PM]
'That's the Question' Returns for a Second Season September 10
"Question" is a half-hour series that combines word scrambles with a test of world history and pop culture trivia knowledge.

[07/14/07 - 08:55 PM]
GSN Premieres Controversial New Game Series 'Without Prejudice?'
The "thought-provoking series" is about five contestants opening their lives for examination by five ordinary strangers who will decide which of the contestants, in their opinion, deserves to receive a one-time prize of $25,000.

[07/14/07 - 08:53 PM]
16 Top Players Are Set to Play 'Grand Slam' with Host Dennis Miller
The series features 16 of the top players facing off in a one- on-one tournament to determine the champion who will win the $100,000 grand prize and take home the coveted "Grand Slam" crystal trophy.

[07/14/07 - 08:52 PM]
Richest Cash Game in History on High Stakes Poker Iv
A new season of 17 episodes is set to begin on Monday, August 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/14/07 - 07:41 PM]
ESPN to Debut First Primetime Newsmagazine Show Tuesday, October 16 at 7 P.M. Et
Each show will offer "a combination of investigative features, profiles of intriguing sports personalities, and cutting edge stories on innovations in the sports world including emerging sports and new technology."

[07/14/07 - 07:09 PM]
Showtime Networks Greenlights Dreamworks Comedy Pilot, "The United States of Tara"
The half-hour single camera comedy pilot revolves around a mother who has multiple personality syndrome.

[07/13/07 - 09:26 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Bionic Woman" (NBC)

[07/13/07 - 09:26 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Area 57" (NBC)

[07/13/07 - 07:01 PM]
Development Update: Week of July 9-13
Update include: New cast members set for "Private Practice," "Cavemen" and "Shark," Lynn Toler and Tara Fields to topline MyNetworkTV's "Decision House" and FX's "Philadelphia" gets a return date.

[07/13/07 - 06:20 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of July 2-8): TNT Originals Climb
The network's coverage of the Daytona 500 on Saturday also landed in the top 15, as did a rebroadcast of the feature "Bourne Supremacy" on Sunday.

[07/13/07 - 05:56 PM]
A Hotel with No Reservations
BBC America details its new drama "Hotel Babylon," which premieres Wednesday, August 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/13/07 - 03:30 PM]
Salt 'N Pepa Season Up VH1 with New Reality Show
Premiering Monday, October 15, "The Salt 'N Pepa Show," will follow the ladies as they attempt to reunite on and off the stage in this funny, often touching reality series.

[07/13/07 - 03:28 PM]
Malibu Band Whitestarr Enjoys 'The Rock Life' on Their Way to the Top of the Charts
Beginning July 30, one week before the series' broadcast debut, the first two episodes will be available for on-demand viewing on VSPOT at VH1.com.

[07/13/07 - 03:28 PM]
VH1 Classic Presents the U.S. Premiere of 'Seven Ages of Rock' a Landmark Seven-Part Series Exploring the Story of Rock Music Premiering on VH1 Classic on Monday, December 17
MTV veteran Mark Goodman narrates this 7-part series, which showcases the various genres of rock music that impacted and shaped pop culture.

[07/13/07 - 03:27 PM]
VH1 Says 'I Hate My 30'S'
On July 16, ten days prior to its on-air premiere, "I Hate My 30's" will "sneak" premiere in its entirety across multiple screens including VH1.com, VH1 Mobile, VH1 On-demand through various cable providers' VOD offerings and Joost.

[07/13/07 - 03:26 PM]
And the Critics' Choice Award Goes to ... VH1
VH1 will air the 13th annual "Critics' Choice Awards" gala live from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Monday, January 7, 2008.

[07/13/07 - 03:26 PM]
'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' Salutes the Pioneers of Hip Hop Who'Ve Reinvented the Sound and Look of the Genre on Monday, October 8 at 10pm*
Hosted by Tracy Morgan, this year's honorees include Snoop Dogg, Whodini, Missy Elliot, Wild Style's 25th Anniversary and Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell for New Jack Swing.

[07/13/07 - 01:33 PM]
'America's Got Talent,' the #1 Series of the Summer, Announces Top Twenty Contestants
Plus: the two-part live season finale is set for Tuesday, August 14 (performance episode) and Tuesday, August 21 (the million-dollar winner will be revealed).

[07/13/07 - 01:32 PM]
'Dale' to Make Its Television Debut on CMT in an Exclusive Limited Run
Produced by NASCAR Images and CMT Films, DALE is the only authorized film on Dale Earnhardt.

[07/13/07 - 01:30 PM]
'Ty Murray's Celebrity Bull Riding Challenge' Premieres Friday, August 10 on CMT
Vanilla Ice, Leif Garrett, Stephen Baldwin, "Rocket" Ismail, "Cowboy" Kenny Bartram, "Nitro" Dan Clark, Jonny "Fairplay" Dalton, Josh Haynes and Francesco Quinn are among those set to compete in the six-episode series.

[07/13/07 - 01:29 PM]
CMT Heats Up Summer with a Smokin' Line-Up of Hot New Music Specials and Returning Favorites
New seasons of "Country Fried Home Videos" and "Trick My Truck" as well as the specials "CMT at Summerfest" and "Big Break" are on tap for the rest of 2007.

[07/13/07 - 01:28 PM]
Hank Williams JR. to Be Honored as Next CMT 'Giant' in New Two-Hour Special 'CMT Giants' Premiering in November
The CMT GIANTS franchise began last year when Reba McEntire was honored for her stellar career by such stars as Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Kelly Clarkson, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, LeAnn Rimes, Megan Mullally, Wynonna and Dolly Parton, each of whom paid tribute to Reba by lending their voices to her biggest hits.

[07/13/07 - 01:27 PM]
It Takes More Than Great Hair and a Winning Smile to Make This Squad When 'Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team' Returns Friday, September 14 on CMT
CMT's eight-episode series "reveals all the behind-the-scenes action of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading try-outs as girls struggle to make the team, survive boot camp and make their big debut as one of the most famous cheerleaders in America."

[07/13/07 - 01:26 PM]
Entertainment Weekly and TV Land Collaborate to Present the 50 Greatest TV Icons of All Time
The two-hour special, which airs Friday, November 16, counts down the iconic personalities who have made their indelible mark via the small screen.

[07/13/07 - 01:25 PM]
TV Land Is 'All Shook Up' with Month-Long Celebration of Elvis Presley in August
This ultimate showcase includes: concerts such as the "'68 Comeback Special" and "Aloha from Hawaii," the documentary "Elvis By The Presleys," his much-loved films like "Love Me Tender" and "Wild in the Country," and the original special "Myths and Legends: Elvis."

[07/13/07 - 01:25 PM]
BET's Baldwin Hills Draws Big Numbers for Premiere
BET spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 10.

[07/13/07 - 01:23 PM]
Ion Television Reports Strong Initial Results for Rhi Programming
ION spins the numbers for its Saturday movies since June 29.

[07/13/07 - 10:15 AM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning Actor John Leguizamo and Donnie Wahlberg Square Off in Spike TV's New Original Scripted Eight-Hour Event
In addition, original short form broadband episodes will be available on SpikeTV.com while Xbox Live will offer high definition versions of the broadcast episodes for download.

[07/13/07 - 10:14 AM]
Real People Solve Real-Life Crimes in Spike TV's 'Murder'
"Murder" is hosted by Detective Tommy Le Noir, a 27-year Arlington, Texas decorated law enforcement veteran who is responsible for multiple capital murder convictions.

[07/13/07 - 10:13 AM]
Big Brother 8 Houseguests Send Carol Packing
CBS details the latest "Big Brother" elimination.







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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.