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[08/24/08 - 02:23 PM]
Beijing Olympics Become Most-Viewed Event in U.S. TV History
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, August 23.

[08/23/08 - 02:20 PM]
Beijing Games Set to Become the Most-Watched Television Event in History
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, August 22.

[08/23/08 - 01:33 PM]
FOX's "Disturb," CBS's "Hour" to Skip Pilots
Both series will instead open with subsequent episodes, each network confirmed this week.

[08/22/08 - 06:26 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 22
Updates include: "The O.C.'s" Benjamin McKenzie in talks to join NBC's "LAPD"; plus Paris Barclay named an executive producer on HBO's "In Treatment."

[08/22/08 - 02:37 PM]
207 Million Watch Beijing Games on NBC Universal Through 14 Days
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, August 21.

[08/22/08 - 02:33 PM]
MTV Greenlights Season Three of "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew"
Setting a new record for the series, more than 39 million votes were cast to crown Las Vegas B-Boys Super Cr3w "America's Best Dance Crew" in last night's finale.

[08/22/08 - 12:39 PM]
David Blaine Stuns the World with Another Extraordinary, Death-Defying Endurance Feat, on "David Blaine: Dive of Death," Live from New York's Wollman Rink, Wednesday, September 24 on Abc
Blaine will "attempt to hang from a thin wire five stories in the air - with no safety net or airbag to break his fall - in Central Park's Wollman Rink for three days and nights."

[08/22/08 - 12:35 PM]
The CW's Fashions an Earlier Premiere Date for New Reality Competition "Stylista" on Wednesday, October 22 at 9:00 Pm
The newcomer had been set to roll out on October 29.

[08/22/08 - 12:03 PM]
April and Ollie's Alliance Is Split Up When April Is Voted Out of the "Big Brother 10" House
CBS details the latest "Big Brother" elimination.

[08/22/08 - 08:27 AM]
Sci Fi and Mgm Reach for the Stars with 'Stargate Universe'
Production on the series will begin in early 2009, with the show targeted to premiere that summer.

[08/21/08 - 06:32 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 21
Updates include: Travel Channel snags "The Amazing Race" repeats; Ryan Seacrest sticks with E! parent Comcast Entertainment Group; and Joel Silver looks to bring the Vanderbilt family saga to HBO.

[08/21/08 - 05:02 PM]
MTV Will Redefine Live Performances as Rihanna, Pink, T.I. and Paramore Are Set to Perform at "2008 MTV Video Music Awards"
The group joins the previously announced Kid Rock, Lil Wayne and the Jonas Brothers.

[08/21/08 - 02:54 PM]
Jeopardy!, the Nation's #1 Quiz Show, Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary at the Top of Its Game
Season 25 will kick off with a special "Kids Week Reunion" reuniting 15 players who were 10 to 12 years old when they competed in the first Kids Week shows in 1999 and 2000.

[08/21/08 - 02:53 PM]
Wheel of Fortune, Americas Game Keeps Raising the Stakes
Season 26 will introduce the "One Million Dollar Bonus Wedge."

[08/21/08 - 02:51 PM]
Ghost Hunters International Wraps Up Stellar Summer Season
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 20.

[08/21/08 - 02:38 PM]
206 Million Watch Beijing Games on NBC Universal Through 13 Days, Surpassing Lillehammer
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 20.

[08/21/08 - 02:29 PM]
Neil Patrick Harris and Sarah Chalke to Host the 2008 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy(R) Awards
The show will air as a two-hour special on E! Entertainment Television on Saturday, September 20 at 8:00/7:00c.

[08/21/08 - 10:35 AM]
Emmys Announce First Set of Presenters for "The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy(R) Awards," Airing Sunday, September 21 on ABC
Initial wave includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hugh Laurie, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Marcia Cross, Dana Delany, Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria Parker and Nicollette Sheridan.

[08/21/08 - 10:22 AM]
Beneath New York Is a World That Few Know Exists and the Men Who Toil in ObscuritY... Sandhogs
History's latest original series premieres Sunday, September 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/21/08 - 10:17 AM]
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Goes on the Road with the "Sunny Game Show Tour"
This hosted game show will give fans the chance to compete for "Sunny"-themed prizes including DVD sets, "Sunny" apparel and the Grand Prize: the Official Dumpster Baby Trophy.

[08/21/08 - 09:34 AM]
Spike TV Television Highlights - September 2008
September offerings include the original movie "Depth Charge" as well as the return of "The Ultimate Fighter" and "Manswers."

[08/21/08 - 08:08 AM]
Sci Fi Channel Greenlights 2-Hour Film from Mgm Based on Popular 'Stargate Atlantis' Series
The movie is set to follow the fifth and final season of Stargate Atlantis, as it draws to its thrilling conclusion in January 2009.

[08/21/08 - 08:06 AM]
America Has the Chance to Vote for Which "Big Brother 10" Houseguest They Want to Receive a Call from Home
Polls will open during the live show and end at 11:59 PM, PST on Thursday, August 21.

[08/21/08 - 06:50 AM]
Espn, Mlb Advanced Media Extend Rights Agreement Through 2013
Under the new agreement, ESPN digital media's coverage of MLB will include live game streaming and expanded online and mobile highlights.

[08/21/08 - 06:02 AM]
WGN America Announces a Unique Addition to Their 2008 Fall Line-Up "The Bob & Tom Show" Comes to WGN America November 3, 2008
"The WGN Program provides a visual version of our brand of comedy and entertainment," said host Tom Griswold.

[08/20/08 - 06:07 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 20
Updates include: ABC to air "Supermanny" as a backdoor pilot during "Supernanny's" season.

[08/20/08 - 04:58 PM]
MTV Takes the Gold on Monday Night, 8/18
MTV spins the numbers for Monday, August 18.

[08/20/08 - 03:14 PM]
Jason Mesnick Gets a Second Chance at Love When He Stars in "The Bachelor," Returning to ABC in January 2009
Mesnick lost out to Jesse Csincsak on the season finale of "The Bachelorette."

[08/20/08 - 02:43 PM]
Beijing Olympics on NBC Universal Through 12 Days Surpasses 17-Day Total for Athens
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 19.

[08/20/08 - 12:44 PM]
Soapnet to Air 24-Hour Marathon of Beverly Hills, 90210
24 episodes of the original "90210" are set for Labor Day, Monday, September 1, starting at midnight and running through the entire day.

[08/20/08 - 12:39 PM]
'The Rachel Maddow Show' Launches SepT. 8 on Msnbc
The series will telecast weekdays, 9-10 p.m. ET.

[08/20/08 - 12:38 PM]
Lifetime Orders 'Blonde Charity Mafia,' a New Docu-Series Set in the Fast-Paced, High-Society World of Washington, D.C.
Production on the six-episode series will begin in September on location in Washington, D.C.

[08/20/08 - 12:36 PM]
Sophina Brown Joins the Cast of "Numb3rs" as a Series Regular
She'll continue as Nikki Betancourt, "a tough, street-smart ex-LAPD officer and full-blown adrenaline junkie who got her law degree at night school."

[08/20/08 - 09:07 AM]
Valerie Bertinelli to Star in Pilot for New TBS Comedy Series from Successful Sitcom Writer/Executive Producer Dave Caplan
She'll play "a woman who manages to get through the day with surprisingly good humor despite very difficult circumstances."

[08/20/08 - 08:20 AM]
She's Arrived! ITV2, Lionsgate and Ish Entertainment Bring You 'Paris Hilton's New Best Friend'
The 10 episode series is scheduled to air in the US on MTV in Q4, 2008.

[08/20/08 - 08:17 AM]
Class Is in Session with New Students, Celebrity Contestants and Million-Dollar Winners on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"
Kathy Ireland, Star Jones, Jennie Garth, Gene Simmons, Sugar Ray Leonard, Jack Hanna and Dean Cain are among the notables attending class this season.

[08/20/08 - 08:08 AM]
BBC America Premieres Three Compelling Documentaries in September
Offerings include "Cocaine Diaries: Alex James in Colombia," "The Human Camera" and "Should I Really Give Up Flying?"

[08/19/08 - 06:36 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 19
Updates include: "The Office's" Michael Schur inks a two-year, seven-figure overall deal with producer Universal Media Studios.

[08/19/08 - 04:57 PM]
Mythbusters Take on One of Their Biggest Myths Ever: Nasa Moon Landing Hoax Theories
Said installment airs Wednesday, August 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/19/08 - 02:33 PM]
200 Million Watch Olympics on NBC Universal Networks
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, August 18.

[08/19/08 - 01:50 PM]
NBC Universal Sells $25 Million in Additional Olympic Advertising
This is on top of the more than $1 billion the network sold leading into the Games.

[08/19/08 - 12:43 PM]
ABC Family Ratings Highlights (Week of 8/11)
ABC Family spins the numbers for the week of August 11-17.

[08/19/08 - 12:43 PM]
Disney Channel Ratings Highlights (Week of 8/11)
The Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of August 11-17.

[08/19/08 - 12:42 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of August 11, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of August 11-17.

[08/19/08 - 12:41 PM]
Two More Finalists Are Eliminated from Competition But Remain in the Show as Part of the Chorus, on "High School Musical: Get in the Picture"
ABC details the latest "High School Musical: Get in the Picture" elimination.

[08/19/08 - 12:32 PM]
Academy Award-Winner Barry Jossen Takes the Reigns as Head of Creative for ABC Studios
Jossen will now oversee the day-to-day creative affairs of the Development and Current departments for drama and comedy.

[08/19/08 - 12:30 PM]
Ncis Drops Anchor on Ion Television
The series will air on Mondays and Tuesdays in the 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET timeslot starting September 8.

[08/19/08 - 12:29 PM]
NBC's Coverage of the Beijing Olympics Delivers the Most Dominant Primetime Week in People Meter History
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 11-17.

[08/19/08 - 12:27 PM]
Big Brother Takes Silver Opposite Beijing
CBS spins the numbers for the week of August 11-17.

[08/19/08 - 12:26 PM]
CBS Announces 11 Teams for the 13th Installment of "The Amazing Race" Premiering SepT. 28
The 11 teams will travel over 30,000 miles, spanning five continents in 23 days, all starting from the world famous Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, site of the 1932 and 1984 Olympics.







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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.