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[08/03/08 - 05:28 PM]
Olympics Opening Ceremony to Air at New, Early Start Time 7:30 PM ET/PT, Friday on Nbc
"After seeing two dress rehearsals in the last week, it's clear that this Opening Ceremony is simply spectacular," NBC Sports David Neal said.

[08/01/08 - 07:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 1
Updates include: Thomas Jane to be "Hung" for HBO; Robert Forster to turn up on NBC's "Heroes"; and Lisa Bonet visits ABC's "Life on Mars."

[08/01/08 - 01:06 PM]
Thursday Schedule Changes Boost Ratings
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, July 31.

[08/01/08 - 12:29 PM]
Angie's Alliance Falls Apart When the "Big Brother 10" Houseguests Vote Her Out of the Game
CBS details the latest "Big Brother" elimination.

[08/01/08 - 09:33 AM]
FOX Broadcasting Company Announces Sponsors for "Teen Choice 2008"
Dr Pepper, JCPenney and Neutrogena are all sponsoring the event, which airs Monday, August 4.

[07/31/08 - 10:00 PM]
Top 4 "So You Think You Can Dance" Finalists Announced
FOX details the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" elimination.

[07/31/08 - 06:55 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 31
Updates include: Josh Berman brings a James Patterson character to the small screen for CBS; Craig Piligian lands a pair of series at Discovery; and TNT orders a new drama pilot from John Masius.

[07/31/08 - 04:41 PM]
The Networks of NBC News Present More Than 200 Hours of Coverage from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions
Primetime coverage will run at 10:00/9:00c on NBC from Monday, Aug. 25-Thursday, Aug. 28 and Monday, Sep. 1-Thursday, Sep. 4, 10-11 p.m.

[07/31/08 - 03:57 PM]
Bravo's Original Series Deliver Record-Breaking Ratings, Again
Bravo spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 29-Wednesday, July 30.

[07/31/08 - 02:43 PM]
CBS to Sponsor Its Fourth Multicultural Sketch Comedy Talent Showcase to Be Directed by Rick Najera, in Association with Aftra, American Indians in Film and Television, East West Players, Nosotros, Sag and the Robey Theatre Company
Executive producer, writer and Vice President of the LATV Network, Rick Najera, will again direct the showcase for CBS.

[07/31/08 - 01:55 PM]
Love and Dreams Are Not for Sale MTV Presents a Blockbuster Event for Exclusive Premiere of New Movie Musical "The American Mall" on Monday, August 11 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
The DVD and soundtrack will be available in stores on Tuesday, August 12 - the day following the premiere on MTV.

[07/31/08 - 12:55 PM]
Greatest American Dog, in Its New Time Period, Places First in Viewers and Key Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 30.

[07/31/08 - 12:45 PM]
The Sixth Season of 'Nashville Star' Culminates Live on Monday, August 4 at a Special Time (10-11 PM ET/PT)
Shawn Mayer, Melissa Lawson or Gabe Garcia will be crowned this year's "Nashville Star."

[07/31/08 - 08:53 AM]
Spike TV Announces the Pickup of Original, Non-Scripted Series '1000 Ways to Die'
Originally a two-part special, the May premiere drew an average audience of 1.0 million viewers.

[07/31/08 - 08:52 AM]
Discovery Health Takes a Revolutionary Look Into the Human Body with an Original Series, Body in Numbers
The four-part series premieres on Wednesday, September 3 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/31/08 - 08:49 AM]
TLC Premieres 'Hope for Your Home', Hosted by Kirsten Kemp Becker
The series, due on August 9, will "take on the tough circumstances so many homeowners in this country are facing today."

[07/30/08 - 06:37 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 30
Updates include: Bob Kushell to adapt "Don't Do This, Don't Do That" for ABC; HBO looks to bring Liza Palmer's "Fat Girl" to the small screen; and Stephen Levinson and Mark Wahlberg tell HBO "How to Make It in America."

[07/30/08 - 03:06 PM]
Sci Fi's Eureka Is #1 Cable Program on Tuesday with 3rd Season Premiere
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 29.

[07/30/08 - 10:57 AM]
Josh Lucas Cast in "Possible Side Effects" Pilot for Showtime
The Tim Robbins-created project focuses on three brothers who preside over a family-run pharmaceutical business, headed up by Max Hunt, played by Lucas.

[07/30/08 - 10:54 AM]
Quick Take for Tuesday, July 29, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 29.

[07/30/08 - 07:01 AM]
Prinze, JR. Joins Wwe Creative Team
The actor/writer will now have a behind the scenes role contributing to WWE's weekly television and pay-per-view programs.

[07/29/08 - 06:10 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 29
Updates include: Gretchen Mol joins ABC's "Life on Mars"; while Sheldon Turner and Robert Port look to revive "The Streets of San Francisco" for CBS.

[07/29/08 - 01:54 PM]
The Police to Appear on Sundance Channel Series Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...
The episode will air as part of "Spectacle's" debut season on Sundance Channel beginning December 3.

[07/29/08 - 01:53 PM]
Hallmark Channel Wins #7 Spot for July Sweeps and for Week of July 21-27
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the month of July.

[07/29/08 - 01:52 PM]
A&E Posts Double-Digit Growth Across All Key Demographics for July
A&E spins the numbers for the month of July.

[07/29/08 - 01:51 PM]
Thomas Moody Named Senior Vice President, Program Planning and Acquisitions, A&E Network and Bio Channel
Since 2003, Moody has been the Vice President, Program Planning for A&E Television Networks.

[07/29/08 - 01:47 PM]
Sci Fi Channel Has Best July Ever with Young and Female Viewers
Sci Fi spins the numbers for the month of July.

[07/29/08 - 01:32 PM]
July Is Oxygen's Best Month Ever
Oxygen spins the numbers for the month of July.

[07/29/08 - 01:28 PM]
The Next Food Network Star Finale Smashes Records for Food Network
Food Network spins the numbers for Sunday, July 27.

[07/29/08 - 01:08 PM]
Sean Maguire Cast as the Lead in "Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire," Comedy Central's First Fantasy-Comedy
The series will be shot on location in Hungary and is scheduled to premiere in early 2009.

[07/29/08 - 01:08 PM]
The Six West Coast Audition Finalists Are Revealed on ABC's Reality Series, "High School Musical: Get in the Picture"
The sextet will join the East Coast finalists starting next week.

[07/29/08 - 01:07 PM]
Big Brother 10 to Bring Back "America's Player"
CBS details tonight's installment of "Big Brother."

[07/29/08 - 01:06 PM]
Actor Denis Leary Will Host the Fifth Anniversary of "Fashion Rocks" an Entertainment Special Celebrating the Best in Fashion and Music, Tuesday, SepT. 9 on the CBS Television Network
Plus: Chris Cornell, One Republic, Pussycat Dolls, Solange Knowles and Timbaland with special guest Lynyrd Skynyrd are added as performers.

[07/29/08 - 01:04 PM]
CBS Places First in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of July 21-27.

[07/29/08 - 01:03 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of July 21, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 21-27.

[07/29/08 - 01:02 PM]
Bravo Posts Highest Rated July Ever in the Adults 18-49 Demo
Bravo spins the numbers for the month of July.

[07/29/08 - 12:59 PM]
Paced by 'America's Got Talent,' the Most-Watched Show of the Week, NBC Ties for #2 in Adults 18-49 for the Week of July 21-27
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 21-27.

[07/29/08 - 09:34 AM]
'The Baby Borrowers: Lessons Learned' Town Hall Special Wednesday, August 6 to Be Hosted by Hoda Kotb with DR. Drew Pinsky
Special guests include The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy CEO Sarah Brown as well as "The Baby Borrowers" creator Richard McKerrow.

[07/29/08 - 06:54 AM]
Nick at Nite Teams Up with Michael Eisner's Tornante Animation for New TV Series
"Celebrity Deathmatch's" Eric Fogel will design the animated series, which has a 20-episode commitment.

[07/29/08 - 12:04 AM]
Interview: "Eureka" Star Colin Ferguson & Executive Producer Jamie Paglia

[07/28/08 - 07:16 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 28
Updates include: Showtime to revisit Studio 54; Dave Franco joins FOX's "Do Not Disturb"; and ABC teams with Canadian broadcaster CBC for "18 to Life."

[07/28/08 - 02:40 PM]
G4 Expands "Duty Free TV" Block of International Programming with Two New British Comedy Series
"The Peter Serafinowicz Show" debuts Friday, August 1 at 8:30 PM ET/PT, followed by "Freaky" at 9:00 PM ET/PT.

[07/28/08 - 01:23 PM]
CBS News Announces Coverage Plans for 2008 Democratic and Republican National Conventions
Primetime coverage will run August 26-28 and September 2-4 at 10:00/9:00c each night.

[07/28/08 - 01:22 PM]
MTV to Air Live Episode of Series "Engaged & Underage"
In the one-hour episode, which airs Saturday, August 2, "one incredible young couple will have their dream wedding in front of a national audience."

[07/28/08 - 12:11 PM]
Mario Lopez Named Host of Telepictures Productions' Syndicated Entertainment News Magazine "Extra"
He'll replace Mark McGrath, who will be "leaving the show at his request in order to refocus on his musical career."

[07/28/08 - 11:34 AM]
'America's Got Talent,' NBC's #1 Show of the Summer, Features Auditions from the Myspace Virtual City in Final Audition Episode Tuesday, July 29
Plus: On August 5 (9-11 p.m. ET) and August 7 (9:30-11 p.m. ET), the Las Vegas Callbacks episodes will air and the Top 40 acts will be determined.

[07/28/08 - 11:16 AM]
NBC Universal Details Unprecedented Digital Coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Said coverage includes 2,200 hours of live competition encompassing 25 sports.

[07/28/08 - 10:31 AM]
Tom Bergeron, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Jeff Probst and Ryan Seacrest to Host the "60th Annual Primetime Emmy(R) Awards" Sunday, September 21 on ABC
The Outstanding Host Reality or Reality Competition Program is a new category that was added to this year's nomination ballot.

[07/28/08 - 10:25 AM]
Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Usher, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry, T.I. Jordin Sparks and Flo Rida Nab Moonman Nods for "2008 Video Music Awards" Best Female Video and Best Male Video Nominees
Comedian/actor Russell Brand will host the event, due on Sunday, September 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/28/08 - 10:14 AM]
Sunday Night Football Extra to Be Streamed Live at NFL.com & NbcsportS.com
The news marks the first time complete NFL games will be widely available in the U.S. via live online streaming.







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[09/30/24 - 10:19 AM]
Food Network Celebrates the Season with Over 46 Hours of Holiday Programming Including First-Ever Harry Potter Themed Baking Competition "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking"
Other highlights include "Holiday Wars," "Holiday Baking Championship," "Christmas Cookie Challenge," "Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown," and "Kids Baking Championship."

[09/30/24 - 10:01 AM]
ID Presents Its Third Annual No Excuse for Abuse Campaign This October, Featuring the Premiere of "Chris Brown: A History of Violence"
Throughout the month, this campaign underscores ID's unwavering commitment to shedding light on the multifaceted and complex dynamics of intimate partner violence with resources and programming initiatives.

[09/30/24 - 09:38 AM]
Sweet Relief and MTV Documentary Films' "Casa Bonita Mi Amor!" to Premiere on Paramount+ on Wednesday, October 2nd
The film had an extended nationwide theatrical run after winning the Audience Award at the Tribeca Festival and screening at the Telluride Film Festival.

[09/30/24 - 09:03 AM]
New Max Original Competition Series "Roller Jam," Starring Jordin Sparks, Johnny Weir, and Terrell Ferguson, Debuts October 10
The six-episode competition series features the top roller-skating crews in the country dancing through the decades for a chance to win a $150,000 cash prize and a $10,000 donation to their local rink.

[09/30/24 - 09:03 AM]
Award-Winning Artist, Horror Enthusiast and "Halloqueen" Janelle Monae to Host AMC Networks' "FearFest," The Monster-Sized, Long-Running Celebration of Horror and Genre, on AMC and AMC+
Monáe will be featured throughout the month-long, monster-sized party in the official "FearFest" trailer and social campaign sharing her love of the genre, favorite thrillers, and showcasing her horror score knowledge and musical prowess.

[09/30/24 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Envious" - Season 2 Announcement - Netflix
After a devastating breakup at almost forty, Vicky goes in search of a new love. But she doesn't know that she's now beginning a profound - and funny - journey of self-discovery...

[09/30/24 - 09:01 AM]
Peacock and Reggaeton Pioneer, Daddy Yankee, Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Premiere of New Docuseries "Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World"
Unveiling the riveting narrative of Reggaeton's global journey, the series explores the genre's evolution from its beginnings in the barrios of Puerto Rico to its current status as a cultural and commercial powerhouse in the global music industry.

[09/30/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "No Good Deed" - Official Announcement - Netflix
Every house has its secrets. "No Good Deed" premieres on December 12, only on Netflix.

[09/30/24 - 08:49 AM]
Cillian Murphy and Steven Knight Reunite on the Set of "Peaky Blinders" Film Which Has Started Production Today
Cillian Murphy reprises his role as the iconic Tommy Shelby in the film written by the show's creator, Steven Knight, who produces alongside Patrick Holland, Cillian Murphy and Guy Heeley.

[09/30/24 - 08:31 AM]
Chef Jake Cohen Whips Up Simple Dishes for Entertaining Inspired by His Heritage in New Series "Jake Makes It Easy" Premiering Monday, October 28 at 10PM ET/PT on A+E Networks' FYI
In each half hour episode, "Jake Makes it Easy" provides viewers a step-by-step process for creating a main course and dessert that incorporate aspects from classic dishes and unique flavors all while keeping it simple.

[09/30/24 - 07:50 AM]
New ESPN Original Series "Clutch: The NBA Playoffs presented by NBA2K25 on PS5" to Premiere October 7
The eight-part series chronicles an in-depth journey through the 2024 NBA Playoffs, featuring Zion Williamson, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, P.J. Washington, Jaylen Brown, and more.

[09/30/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Emilia Perez" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Passion has a new name. Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez star in Jacques Audiard's audacious fever dream.

[09/30/24 - 06:19 AM]
Video: Disney+ Pulls Back the Curtain on the Storied Career of the Legendary Elton John in the Official Trailer for "Elton John: Never Too Late"
The original documentary will premiere December 13 on Disney+.

[09/30/24 - 06:04 AM]
Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson Set to Host "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
"Hosting the CMA Awards is such an honor, and it's crazy when I realize this is my fourth year back," says Bryan. "Peyton and I have really worked to build off each other and now adding Lainey to the mix will just bring another fun element to the night. Celebrating Country Music never gets old to me."

[09/30/24 - 06:01 AM]
Stream the Vice Presidential Debate Live on Peacock Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1st Coverage Begins at 8PM ET
"NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt and "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie will lead a pre-debate primetime special starting at 8PM ET, followed by a live presentation of the debate on each network at 9PM ET.