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[01/07/13 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 7
Updates include: Cher, Ron Zimmerman team for Logo drama; Barry Schindel, Brett Ratner land "Tomorrow" at ABC; and Sarah Michelle Gellar to make the rounds with comedy project.

[01/07/13 - 11:05 PM]
The 50 Best Episodes of 2012: #50-41
Our annual countdown kicks off with "Arrow," "Spartacus," "Last Resort" and more!

[01/07/13 - 06:06 PM]
CNBC Expands Programming Slate Greenlighting Two Additional Unscripted Series on CNBC Prime
They'll join the previously announced "Treasure Detectives" and "The Car Chasers," which premiere Tuesday, March 5 on the network.

[01/07/13 - 04:03 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: "Gold Rush" Opens 2013 on Top for Discovery
Plus: numbers for ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights," E!'s "Fashion Face-Off" and USA's "Over/Under."

[01/07/13 - 02:41 PM]
Video: "How I Met Your Mother" Casting Alert, Eh!
Find out who's dropping by to celebrate the return of Robin Sparkles.

[01/07/13 - 01:43 PM]
E! Jumps in the Deep End with Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte
"What Would Ryan Lochte Do?" is set to premiere in April 2013 on the cable channel.

[01/07/13 - 01:42 PM]
E! Serves Up New Series "Playing with Fire" Going Inside the Spicy Professional and Personal Lives of The Chefs, Stars and Tastemakers Who Make Up New Year's Culinary World
The six-episode series began production in fall 2012 and is set to premiere April 2013.

[01/07/13 - 12:33 PM]
Premiere Episode of "Downton Abbey, Season 3" on Masterpiece Classic Quadruples Average PBS Primetime Rating
PBS spins the numbers for Sunday, January 6.

[01/07/13 - 12:30 PM]
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of FOX's "Stars in Danger: The High Dive"
The two-hour special premieres this Wednesday, January 9 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[01/07/13 - 11:48 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Deliver #1 Finishes for the Fourth Quarter of 2012
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of December 24-28.

[01/07/13 - 11:17 AM]
Oxygen Media Expands Original Programming with Three Bold New Series and a Pilot
They'll join fellow newcomer "The Face" plus new seasons of "Best Ink" and "I'm Having Their Baby."

[01/07/13 - 11:13 AM]
USA Ups Michael Sluchan to Senior Vice President, Original Scripted Programming
Sluchan's responsibilities include overseeing the production of the current hit series' "Necessary Roughness" and "Royal Pains."

[01/07/13 - 11:09 AM]
"In Play with Jimmy Roberts" Chronicles Life Through Golf in New Golf Channel Original Series
The debut installment of the monthly series airs Tuesday, March 12 at 10:30/9:30c.

[01/07/13 - 11:06 AM]
Michael Phelps Swings Into Next Chapter for Fifth Season of "The Haney Project," Premiering Monday, Feb. 25 at 9 PM ET on Golf Channel
The new season will feature Phelps as he attempts to improve his game from tee to green with the guidance of Tiger Woods' former swing coach.

[01/07/13 - 11:04 AM]
"Feherty" Is Back for a Third Season on Golf Channel
Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Knight, Jim Nantz, Phil Mickelson and Nick Faldo are on tap for the new season, premiering Monday, February 25 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/07/13 - 10:59 AM]
"Pretty Little Liars" Fans Get a Surprise from Mona During All New Episodes of "Pretty Little Liars" and "The Lying Game" on Tuesday, January 8th on ABC Family
Fans will need to decode Mona's tweets to unlock a secret video featuring footage not seen in the premiere episode.

[01/07/13 - 10:40 AM]
Daniel Tosh Is Back and Is Premiering the Fifth Season of "Tosh.0" Tuesday, February 5 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central(R)
Also on tap next month: "The Jeselnik Offensive," "The Ben Show" and "Nathan For You."

[01/07/13 - 10:02 AM]
CMT Premieres New Series "Swamp Pawn" on Saturday, January 26
The newcomer replaces the previously announced launch of "Guntucky" at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[01/07/13 - 10:02 AM]
Julia Stiles, David Walton, Camryn Manheim and Frances Fisher Headline "The Makeover," a New Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation Premiering Sunday, January 27 on the ABC Television Network
Georgia Lyman also stars in the project, from director John Gray and writer C. Jay Cox.

[01/07/13 - 10:00 AM]
"Defiance" to Premiere Monday, April 15 @ 9 PM on Syfy
Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Graham Greene and Mia Kirshner star in the project.

[01/07/13 - 09:51 AM]
Puppy Players Ruff Up the End Zone on Super Bowl(TM) Sunday in Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl IX
On game day, 63 furry pups will "battle for barking rights with a winning combination of terrier tackles, canine touchdowns, puppy penalties and fido first downs."

[01/07/13 - 09:30 AM]
USA Network Signals Full Slate Pickup of Summer Original Series with "Necessary Roughness" Season Three Order
The 10-episode pickup completes the renewal of the network's full summer slate of original drama series.

[01/07/13 - 08:57 AM]
"The Biggest Loser" Scores Gains Versus Its Year-Ago Premiere of 21% in 18-49 Rating
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 6.

[01/07/13 - 08:39 AM]
ABC's Sunday Dramas Return Strong Against Big Competition
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 6.

[01/07/13 - 08:31 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Overrun Sparks FOX's Animated Lineup
Plus: "The Biggest Loser" return strong for NBC, doubling last year's premiere of "The Firm."

[01/07/13 - 07:21 AM]
ABC's "Kimmel" Closes Out 2012 with its Biggest Quarter Audience Ever
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of December 24-28.

[01/07/13 - 06:23 AM]
Oscar(R) Host Seth MacFarlane Joins Emma Stone to Announce Oscar Nominations
This will be the first time since 1972 that an Oscar show host has participated in the nominations announcement.

[01/07/13 - 03:01 AM]
Netflix and Warner Bros. Television Group Sign a 2012-13 Network Slate Deal for Hit Serialized Dramas from Warner Bros. Television
"Revolution," "The Following," "Longmire," "Political Animals," "666 Park Avenue, "Chuck," "Fringe" and "The West Wing" are all on tap.

[01/06/13 - 05:26 PM]
Video: First Look at FOX's "The Following"
The new trailer bowed during FOX's NFL playoff coverage this afternoon.

[01/06/13 - 05:19 PM]
Video: New "Smash" Trailer
The show's second season kicks off Tuesday, February 5 with a two-hour premiere.

[01/06/13 - 04:11 PM]
Video: New "The Biggest Loser" Trailer
NBC's reality franchise returns tonight at 9:00/8:00c in part one of a two-night event.

[01/06/13 - 04:04 PM]
Berman: Decisions About "Alphas," "Rewind" to Come This Week from Syfy
Drama pilot "Rewind" comes from creator Justin Marks and director Jack Bender.

[01/06/13 - 03:31 PM]
Video: New "Do No Harm" Trailer
Look for the newcomer to premiere Thursday, January 31 at 10:00/9:00c on NBC.

[01/06/13 - 03:23 PM]
NBC at TCA: "Deception" and "Revolution" Get Reduced Orders
The freshman dramas will air 11 and 20 episodes total, respectively.

[01/06/13 - 03:03 PM]
Video: New "Grimm" Trailer
The series returns for the back half of its sophomore run on Friday, March 8 at 9:00/8:00c on NBC.

[01/06/13 - 02:07 PM]
Video: New "Deception" Trailer
NBC's latest drama launches Monday, January 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/06/13 - 01:23 PM]
Video: New "1600 Penn" Trailer
NBC's freshman comedy formally rolls out on Thursday, January 10 at 9:30/8:30c.

[01/06/13 - 12:07 PM]
Video: New "Revolution" Trailer
The freshman hit returns to NBC on Monday, March 25 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/06/13 - 12:04 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: Wild Card Weekend Kicks Off with NBC Win
The Vikings/Packers showdown delivers more than 26 million viewers in primetime.

[01/06/13 - 11:15 AM]
NBC at TCA: Greenblatt Outlines Latest Plans for Midseason, Summer and Fall
"Hannibal" and "Save Me" might hit the schedule before the season is over while "Dracula" and Michael J. Fox's new comedy are due in the fall.

[01/06/13 - 09:58 AM]
NBC Gives 13-Episode Series Pickup to New Drama "Camp" in Summer 2013
The series will be produced by Matchbox Pictures and BermanBraun.

[01/06/13 - 09:22 AM]
Video: "Celebrity Apprentice All Stars" Trailer
Donald Trump and company are back on Sunday, March 3 at 9:00/8:00c on NBC.

[01/06/13 - 08:10 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Justified" Co-Star Timothy Olyphant
Check out part 10 of our 10-part visit with the cast of FX series.

[01/06/13 - 08:09 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Justified" Co-Star Natalie Zea
Check out part nine of our 10-part visit with the cast of FX series.

[01/06/13 - 08:08 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Justified" Co-Star Walton Goggins
Check out part eight of our 10-part visit with the cast of FX series.

[01/06/13 - 08:07 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Justified" Co-Star Erica Tazel
Check out part seven of our 10-part visit with the cast of FX series.

[01/06/13 - 08:06 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Justified" Co-Star Nick Searcy
Check out part six of our 10-part visit with the cast of FX series.

[01/06/13 - 08:05 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Justified" Co-Star Joelle Carter
Check out part five of our 10-part visit with the cast of FX series.

[01/06/13 - 08:04 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Justified" Co-Star Jacob Pitts
Check out part four of our 10-part visit with the cast of FX series.

[01/06/13 - 08:03 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Justified" Co-Star Raymond J. Barry
Check out part three of our 10-part visit with the cast of FX series.







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[12/04/24 - 11:03 AM]
"RuPaul's Drag Race" Ruveals the New Queens of Season 17, Premiering Friday, January 3rd at 8:00 PM ET/PT on MTV
This season, 14 dazzling new queens enter the Werk Room to compete for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and a cash prize of $200,000 for the winner, sponsored by TodayTix, the theater ticket app.

[12/04/24 - 11:01 AM]
T.R. Knight, Alex Breaux, Gabrielle Nevaeh & More Join "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" on Broadway
The play will begin performances Friday, March 28 and officially open Tuesday, April 22 at Broadway's Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street).

[12/04/24 - 11:00 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Releases Fiery Key Art and New Teaser for Season Two of "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches" Premiering January 5 on AMC and AMC+
Season two continues the journey of Rowan Mayfair (Alexandra Daddario) after she has unwittingly given birth to the demon Lasher (Jack Huston).

[12/04/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Julia's Stepping Stones" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Throughout her career, pioneering filmmaker, the late Julia Reichert, gave voice to the voiceless.

[12/04/24 - 10:00 AM]
Coldplay, SEVENTEEN, Teddy Swims and Tyla to Perform on the 2024 Billboard Music Awards
Hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, the 2024 BBMAs airs live on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00pm ET/PT on FOX and Amazon's Fire TV Channels, and on-demand on Paramount+, with performances also rolling out across Billboard.com and via BBMAs and Billboard social media channels.

[12/04/24 - 09:10 AM]
"Saturday Night's Main Event" Heading to San Antonio Jan. 25 In Primetime on NBC
The special will be held at Frost Bank Center - home of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs - in San Antonio, Texas.

[12/04/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Selling the City" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From the creators of "Selling Sunset" and "Selling the OC" comes "Selling the City," a new series following a dynamic group of no-nonsense, kickass agents at Douglas Elliman as they navigate the cutthroat world of luxury real estate in New York City.

[12/04/24 - 08:01 AM]
Hit HGTV Series "Fixer to Fabulous" Starring Dave and Jenny Marrs Returns for a New Season on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Throughout the 16 new episodes, the Marrs will rely on Dave's construction and woodworking expertise and Jenny's flair for design to deliver impactful transformations for families in their hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas - all while juggling their busy life with five kids and a farm full of animals.

[12/04/24 - 08:00 AM]
Video: "Die Hart 3: Hart to Kill" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
After his latest film flops harder than a boiled peanut, Kevin's search for dramatic acclaim leads him to legendary filmmaker Jackson Pepper.

[12/04/24 - 08:00 AM]
"New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" Adds Parker McCollum to the Performance Lineup, Ringing in the New Year Live from Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, Dec. 31 on CBS
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Parker McCollum will take the stage to perform his biggest hits, with special appearances by Cody Alan and Caylee Hammack.

[12/04/24 - 07:31 AM]
Netflix Unveils All New "Squid Game" Merchandise and Brand Collaborations Ahead of Season 2
"Bringing Season 2 to life through new lifestyle products, in-person experiences and more has been just as exciting as watching Squid Game for the first time," said Josh Simon, Vice President of Consumer Products, Netflix.

[12/04/24 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Second Season for Beloved Kids and Family Series "Eva the Owlet"
Additionally, Apple unveiled a delightful first-look clip from the all-new "Eva the Owlet" holiday special "Eva's Moon Wish," debuting on Friday, December 13.

[12/04/24 - 06:41 AM]
Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Greenilit for Second Season
"Rivals" is part of Dame Jilly Cooper's bestselling Rutshire Chronicles, and is packed full of wit, romantic entanglements, sex and unforgettable characters.

[12/04/24 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "Sakamoto Days" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.

[12/04/24 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix's "Wednesday" Wraps Season 2 Production
"Wednesday" season 2 is confirmed to launch in 2025.