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[04/01/12 - 11:04 AM]
Ratings for Final Four on CBS Best Since 2005
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, March 31.

[03/31/12 - 07:55 PM]
Tribune Television Stations and WGN America No Longer Available Via DirecTV
Tribune has established a web site, www.tellDirecTV.com, to enable DirecTV subscribers to register their concerns about losing this valuable programming.

[03/31/12 - 07:27 PM]
Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards Winners
Replays of the awards will air on TeenNick Sunday, April 1, at 8:30/7:30c and on Nicktoons Monday, April 2, at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/31/12 - 01:19 PM]
DirecTV Responds to Tribune Statement
"We're extremely perplexed as Tribune management and DirecTV had a handshake deal on Thursday with an agreed upon rate for their channels," said the satcaster.

[03/31/12 - 10:56 AM]
Tribune Statement On DirecTV Negotiations
"Tribune Broadcasting has not reached an agreement or come to terms with DirecTV on any aspect of its contract, which expires at midnight tonight," said the station group.

[03/31/12 - 09:40 AM]
DirecTV Accepts Tribune's Terms for Broadcast Stations
DirecTV will continue to carry Tribune's 23 local broadcast stations on its service.

[03/31/12 - 09:08 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Slips Past ABC in Viewers, Demos
"Blue Bloods" returns as the most-watched program on the night.

[03/31/12 - 09:03 AM]
Friday's #1 TV Show, ABC's "20/20" Hits 2-Year Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, March 30.

[03/30/12 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 30
Updates include: Charity Wakefield reports to NBC's "Mockingbird Lane"; Zachary Abel, Malese Jow bound for The CW's "Shelter"; and Ashley Hinshaw to star in Lifetime's "Talhotblond."

[03/30/12 - 03:17 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Swamp People," NBA Top Charts
Plus: numbers for VH1's "Behind the Music," truTV's "Impactical Jokers" and History's "Mudcats."

[03/30/12 - 02:28 PM]
"Viewpoint With Eliot Spitzer" to Occupy the Eight O'Clock Hour Beginning Tonight on Current TV
The former CNN host will take over the slot from "Countdown with Keith Olbermann."

[03/30/12 - 02:24 PM]
"Punk'd" and "Pauly D" Are a Winning Combination on Thursday Night for MTV, Premiering as the Top Two Cable Series of the Day
MTV spins the numbers for Thursday, March 29.

[03/30/12 - 11:19 AM]
NBC's "The Voice" Is Set to Launch a New Voting App for Facebook Timeline
The app "creates one of the first truly social voting options for any network competition series."

[03/30/12 - 11:01 AM]
MTV2 to Refresh Iconic Game Show "Hollywood Squares" for New Audience as "Hip Hop Squares"
Peter Rosenberg will host the series, which is set to premiere Tuesday, May 22 at 11:00/10:00c.

[03/30/12 - 10:08 AM]
Production Powers Up on Season 2 of Syfy's "Alphas" from Universal Cable Productions and BermanBraun Television
Erin Way joins the cast of the 13-episode season, due in July.

[03/30/12 - 09:21 AM]
"Rizzoli & Isles" Guest Star News
Ed Begley, Jr., Jacqueline Bisset, Billy Burke, John Doman, Colin Egglesfield, Chazz Palminteri and Chris Vance are all due back.

[03/30/12 - 09:20 AM]
"The Big Bang Theory" Remains Thursday's #1 Program in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-34
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, March 29.

[03/30/12 - 08:39 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Wins Demos, CBS Tops Viewers
Plus: with a repeat lead-in, NBC's "Up All Night" and "Awake" sink to series lows.

[03/30/12 - 08:20 AM]
Video: "Falling Skies": New BTS Video
Go behind-the-scenes as producers and writers discuss unanswered questions from season 1 and preview what's to come in season 2.

[03/30/12 - 07:40 AM]
Video: "Rizzoli & Isles" and "Franklin & Bash": New Promo
Both series are due back Tuesday, June 5 beginning at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/30/12 - 07:28 AM]
MTV Greenlights Another Cycle of "The Challenge," Along With an Additional Season of Its Longest Running Hit, "The Real World"
"The Challenge: Battle of the Exes" reunion special airs this Wednesday, April 4 while "The Real World: St. Thomas" is due later this year.

[03/30/12 - 07:00 AM]
More Presenters Added for the "47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards," to Be Broadcast Live from Las Vegas Sunday, April 1 on CBS
New additions include Liam Hemsworth, LL Cool J, Zac Brown, Brantley Gilbert, Scotty McCreery, The Band Perry, KISS and Thompson Square.

[03/30/12 - 06:16 AM]
Uncovering the Birth of Christianity: Discovery Presents "The Resurrection Tomb Mystery"
The one-hour special premieres Thursday, April 12 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[03/29/12 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 29
Updates include: ABC taps showrunners for "American Judy," "Awesometown"; FOX's "In Living Color" revival books first cast members; and Netflix's "House of Cards" adds roles.

[03/29/12 - 09:10 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for March 29
Plus: The Wanted to perform and Jennifer Lopez to premiere her new music video on the next results show Thursday, April 5.

[03/29/12 - 07:13 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "South Park" Climbs to Season High
Plus: numbers for Syfy's "Monster Man," Spike TV's "Auction Hunters" and VH1's "House of Consignment."

[03/29/12 - 03:01 PM]
Interview: "Bones" Creator Hart Hanson
The showrunner chats about today's renewal, the future of "The Finder" and more!

[03/29/12 - 02:52 PM]
E! Entertainment Special: Demi Lovato "Give Your Heart A Break" to Premiere on April 2 Exclusively on E!
Along with the sit-down interview, the special includes the exclusive world premiere of the full-length music video.

[03/29/12 - 02:37 PM]
Syfy Cruises Into Tuesdays With High-Octane Programming as "Dream Machines" Premieres April 10 at 10PM With Special Guest Star 50 Cent
The series follows Florida-based brothers Marc and Shanon Parker, owners of Parker Brothers' Concepts.

[03/29/12 - 01:53 PM]
ABC's "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 During 1st Quarter 2012 in All Target Demos
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of March 19-23 and the quarter to date.

[03/29/12 - 01:38 PM]
E! Presents A Full Hour Of "Live From The Red Carpet" Coverage From Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards
Ross Mathews and Kelly Osbourne will host said coverage, which begins at 7:00/6:00c on Saturday, March 31.

[03/29/12 - 01:21 PM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Finish #1 for the First Quarter of 2012 vs. the ABC and CBS Competition
NBC spins the numbers for the week of March 19-23 and the quarter to date.

[03/29/12 - 12:58 PM]
Kellie Martin to Guest Star in Multiple Episodes of Lifetime's Hit Drama "Army Wives" Beginning Sunday, April 1
She plays Nicole Galassini, "a smart, no-nonsense expert in African geopolitics and a Captain in the Army's Intelligence Division."

[03/29/12 - 12:43 PM]
CBS to Try Comedy Repeats on Friday, April 20
Look for rebroadcasts of "Mike & Molly" and "Rules of Engagement" on said night beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/29/12 - 11:58 AM]
Food Network & Cooking Channel Serve Up A Robust 2012 Menu
Said lineup includes 35 returning shows and 22 new series.

[03/29/12 - 11:01 AM]
"Touch" Sees Worldwide Ratings Success
20th Century Fox Television spins the numbers for the series to date.

[03/29/12 - 10:33 AM]
Betty White Joins Forces With Senior Pranksters to Deliver Big Laughs in "Betty White's Off Their Rockers," Premiering Wednesday, April 4, 8:00-8:30 P.M. ET, on NBC
On January 16, 12.3 million viewers tuned in to see a sneak preview of "Betty White's Off Their Rockers."

[03/29/12 - 10:15 AM]
Bravo Media Gleeks Out as the Cast and Co-Creator of "Glee" Unite on the "Inside the Actors Studio" Stage Premiering on Monday, April 9th at 8PM ET/PT
Host James Lipton is joined by cast members Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith and co-creator Ryan Murphy.

[03/29/12 - 10:11 AM]
Nickelodeon Presents New Half-Hour Special "Dora's Easter Adventure," Premiering Wednesday, April 4, at 10AM ET/PT
The cable channel recently debuted the seventh season of the Emmy Award-winning international phenomenon.

[03/29/12 - 10:10 AM]
Billion-Dollar Craft Industry Goes Primetime in TLC's "Craft Wars"
Tori Spelling hosts the 10-episode series, which is scheduled to premiere Tuesday, June 26.

[03/29/12 - 10:08 AM]
NBC's "30 Rock" Will Produce New Live Episode on April 26 from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center
Once again, two versions of the same story will be telecast - one live for East Coast viewers and a second for the West Coast.

[03/29/12 - 10:08 AM]
VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" Returns for Its 10th Season Saturday, March 31 at 11PM ET/PT
Guests this season include Alice Cooper, Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden, Lemmy Kilmister, Lars Ulrich and more!

[03/29/12 - 10:06 AM]
Quddus to Host ABC's New Music Competition Series "Duets"
Quddus joins the previously announced cast featuring Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke.

[03/29/12 - 09:29 AM]
FOX Orders Eighth Season of "Bones"
The series returns with the first of seven all-new episodes on Monday, April 2.

[03/29/12 - 09:13 AM]
Animal Planet Triggers New Seasons of "Pit Boss," "My Cat from Hell" and "Pit Bulls & Parolees"
The trio helped drive record viewers to the network's Saturday night in first quarter and delivered all-time highs for each of its recent season.

[03/29/12 - 08:50 AM]
2012 ABC Program Development Guide - Drama Series
ABC details its 12 drama pilots under consideration for next season - plus their initial logos.

[03/29/12 - 08:49 AM]
2012 ABC Program Development Guide - Comedy Series
ABC details its 13 comedy pilots under consideration for next season - plus their initial logs.

[03/29/12 - 08:48 AM]
ABC's "Happy Endings" Grows Week to Week and Improves its Slot Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 28.

[03/29/12 - 08:45 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Idol" Ticks Up in Victory for FOX
The network's juggernaut however is still down 33.33% from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[03/29/12 - 08:00 AM]
Groundbreaking Interactive Viewing Experience Available Exclusively on HBO GO(R) Launches for the First Time on the iPad(R), April 1
The interactive elements allow viewers to watch full-length episodes of the series alongside an "alert feed" showing never-before-seen bonus content.







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[11/13/24 - 02:02 PM]
Hit Detective Drama, "Shetland," Returns December 11 for Season Nine on BritBox
A double missing person's case blurs the lines between the personal and the professional, as Calder and Tosh are drawn into a labyrinthine investigation.

[11/13/24 - 01:59 PM]
Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd Each to Star in New "Ripped from the Headlines" Originals for Lifetime
The former stars in "Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story" on January 11; while the latter leads "Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story" on January 18.

[11/13/24 - 01:08 PM]
ESPN to Exclusively Present 2025 MLB Opening Day Doubleheader Featuring Both World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and American League Champion New York Yankees
The doubleheader begins on ESPN at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27 when Aaron Judge and the Yankees host Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the National League Central in 2024.

[11/13/24 - 11:30 AM]
"Doctor Odyssey" Series Premiere Swells +482% Over Live+Same Day Audience in Adults 18-49
Plus: "9-1-1" kicked off season eight with an action-packed three-episode story arc rising +156% in Total Viewers (12.64 million vs. 4.93 million) and +519% in Adults 18-49 (2.91 rating vs. 0.47 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audience.

[11/13/24 - 11:12 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Golden State Warriors Visit New Orleans Pelicans on November 22
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.

[11/13/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, "The Night Agent" is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), whose efforts to save The President in Season 1 earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in Season 2.

[11/13/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Winter Premiere Dates for 2024-25 Primetime Season
"Hollywood Squares," starring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore as the center square, and hosted by Nate Burleson, premieres Thursday, January 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[11/13/24 - 10:08 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Exclusive "Family Guy" Holiday Special
The special episode premieres on Monday, November 25 only on Hulu as a part of the year-round "Family Guy" 25th Anniversary Celebration!

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Onyx Collective's Sexy Legal Drama "Reasonable Doubt" Renewed for Season Three on Hulu
"Reasonable Doubt" centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline "Jax" Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case, all while trying to keep her life together.

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Say Nothing" - Official Trailer 2 - FX
FX's limited series is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.

[11/13/24 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Let The Games Begin! Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Holiday Special "Amazon Wish List Games"
All five episodes of the special are set to debut on Prime Video on November 20.

[11/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Channel's "Fa-La-La-Lidays" and Disney Jr.'s "Magical Holidays" Unwrap Festive Programming for the Whole Family
Highlights of "Disney Channel's Fa-la-la-lidays" include new animated holiday episodes of "Big City Greens" and "ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series."

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "The Later Daters" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six older singles shake off the dust and wade back into the dating pool with the help of their family and friends and a renowned relationship expert in this uplifting docuseries that proves it's never too late to find lasting love.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy," An "Entertainment Tonight" Special, to Air Friday, Nov. 29
This one-hour special, celebrating 293 episodes of "Blue Bloods," includes new exclusive interviews with the stars and recurring guest stars who share favorite memories and behind-the-scenes moments from the past 14 years.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Acorn TV to Debut "Acorn TV X TED: Transform Your Thinking"
The new series will consist of six episodes, each featuring five TED Talks with a common theme.