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[01/17/13 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 17
Updates include: Toni Collette to lead CBS's "Hostages"; Betsy Brandt joins Michael J. Fox's NBC comedy; and Heather Locklear signs onto TNT's "Franklin & Bash."

[01/17/13 - 10:21 PM]
The "Project Runway All Stars" Season 2 Winner Is...
Lifetime details the winner of the show's sophomore run.

[01/17/13 - 05:57 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Amish Mafia," "Moonshiners" Remain on Top for Discovery
Plus: numbers for Syfy's "Ghost Mine," Food Network's "Bobby's Dinner Battle" and Comedy Central's "Kroll Show."

[01/17/13 - 05:09 PM]
TNT Orders Pilot for Untitled Bounty Hunter Drama Starring Oscar(R) Winner Geena Davis
Scott Prendergast and Amy Berg wrote the script to the project, while Dean Devlin is set to direct.

[01/17/13 - 04:32 PM]
Ben Affleck, Robert De Niro, Taye Diggs, Liev Schreiber, Kerry Washington and Naomi Watts to Present at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
They'll join the previously announced Alec Baldwin, Bradley Cooper, Jeff Daniels, Viola Davis, Neil Patrick Harris, Anne Hathaway and more!

[01/17/13 - 04:32 PM]
"Moonshiners" and "Amish Mafia" Continue to Dominate Cable Television Prime Time in Male Viewers for Six Consecutive Wednesdays
Discovery spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 16.

[01/17/13 - 03:07 PM]
Video: "The Bible" Official Trailer - Premieres March 3 on History
The epic 10-hour television series comes from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett.

[01/17/13 - 12:45 PM]
Encore Presents "North and South" on Monday, Feb. 4th & "Sally Hemings: An American Scandal" on Sunday, Feb. 3rd
Both efforts are part of the network's "The Big Miniseries Showcase" franchise.

[01/17/13 - 12:06 PM]
Video: The Gloria of Pregnancy on "Modern Family"
Watch Gloria's journey through pregnancy and the hilarious moments so many moms can relate to!

[01/17/13 - 12:05 PM]
"Body of Proof" Season Premiere Moves to February 19 on ABC
"Abducted - Part 1" was previously announced for February 5.

[01/17/13 - 11:51 AM]
E! Special "The Real 50 Shades of Grey" Reveals the Mysterious World Exposed by the Controversial Bestselling Book Series
Alicia Quarles hosts the one-hour special, airing Tuesday, January 22 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/17/13 - 11:51 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Announces "Live's Search for Unstoppable Moms"
From now through February 8, viewers can nominate outstanding moms that they know and love, and fifteen semi-finalists will be announced live on-air the week of March 4.

[01/17/13 - 11:39 AM]
"iCarly's" Jerry Trainor Stars in Brand New Nick at Nite Family Comedy Series "Wendell & Vinnie" Premiering Sunday, Feb. 17, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
Buddy Handleson, Buddy Handleson and Haley Strode also star in the series, which will lead into "See Dad Run" at 8:30/7:30c.

[01/17/13 - 11:06 AM]
All New Comedy Lineup Is Unwrapped This Valentine's Night on February 14th with the Return of Rob Dyrdek's Hilarious Hit Clip Show "Ridiculousness" at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
Then look for "Failosophy," a new series that "highlights what can happen when engaging in technology and social networking becomes an epic mishap," at 10:30/9:30c.

[01/17/13 - 11:05 AM]
FOX Is Capturing Looks to Thrill at "The Following" Photo Booth Locations Across the Country
The interactive photo experience is available in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Phoenix, San Diego and Miami.

[01/17/13 - 10:52 AM]
"Tonight Show" Scores #1 Finishes for the Late-Night Week of Jan. 7-11
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 7-11.

[01/17/13 - 10:15 AM]
Jennifer Love Hewitt's Hit Lifetime Series "The Client LIst" Set to Return March 10
Plus: look for mini-marathons of the show's first season on Sunday, March 3 and Sunday, March 10.

[01/17/13 - 09:45 AM]
TNT Greenlights "Marshal Law: Texas" (working title), Unscripted Drama from Executive Producer Jerry Bruckheimer
The six-episode series, due later this year, centers on the elite Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force.

[01/17/13 - 09:24 AM]
"Criminal Minds" Delivers Its Largest Audience of the Season Opposite the Premiere of "American Idol"
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 16.

[01/17/13 - 08:48 AM]
Rebroadcast of "Chicago Fire" Builds on Its Lead-In by 67% in 18-49 Rating, 26% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 16.

[01/17/13 - 08:42 AM]
ABC's "Nashville" Hits a Best-Since-Debut Adults 18-49 Number
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 16.

[01/17/13 - 08:37 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Returns on Top, But Down Year-to-Year Once Again
Plus: The CW's originals edge NBC's repeats for fourth place among adults 18-49.

[01/17/13 - 08:23 AM]
Jeff Daniels, Neil Patrick Harris, Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies, Busy Philipps and SAG-AFTRA Co-Presidents Ken Howard and Roberta Reardon to Present at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
They join the previously announced Alec Baldwin, Bradley Cooper, Viola Davis, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, Carl Reiner, Justin Timberlake and Sigourney Weaver.

[01/17/13 - 08:20 AM]
Oxygen and Shine America Announce Top Brand Sponsor & Partnership Integrations for "The Face"
Cosabella, Guido Maria Kretschmer, Kleinfeld Bridal, OpenSky.com, Vogue Eyewear and W Magazine will all be featured on the upcoming series.

[01/17/13 - 07:41 AM]
USA Network and Matt Bomer Partner With Gilt and Alton Lane to Bring the Fashionable World of "White Collar" to Life
Bomer designed and hand selected a collection of tailored accessories and bespoke suiting and shirting fabrics.

[01/17/13 - 07:30 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Wins in Adults 18-49 as the #1 TV Show in Late-Night in the Final Nationals
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 7-11.

[01/17/13 - 06:30 AM]
Steve Carell, Drew Brees, Neil Patrick Harris and More Join "The Craig Ferguson Super Bowl Special," Sunday, Feb. 3
Julie Chen and Nikki Reed are also on tap for the broadcast, set to begin approximately at 11:35/10:35c on CBS.

[01/17/13 - 06:12 AM]
BBC America to Co-Produce "Fleming" (w/t) Starring Dominic Cooper - New Original Drama on the life of James Bond Creator Ian Fleming
Said Copper: "Stepping into the shoes of the spy who not only created the enigmatic character of 007, but who fantasized about being him, has to be every actor's dream."

[01/16/13 - 11:01 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 16
Updates include: Michael J. Fox's NBC comedy adds trio; TNT gives pilot order to "Murder in the First"; and Christina Kirk boards NBC's "Gates."

[01/16/13 - 05:51 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: BET Tops Charts with "Real Husbands of Hollywood," "Second Generation Wayans"
Plus: numbers for History's "The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents," Syfy's "Face Off" and A&E's "Storage Wars: New York."

[01/16/13 - 05:46 PM]
"Face Off" Reigns Over More Than One Million Adults 18-49 - Season 4 Premiere Grows vs. Prior Premiere in Key Demos
Syfy spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 15.

[01/16/13 - 04:35 PM]
Syfy Pulls the Plug on "Alphas"
Co-stars Ryan Cartwright, Azita Ghanizada and Warren Christie all posted the news to Twitter this afternoon.

[01/16/13 - 03:15 PM]
Last Night's "NCIS" Ranks as the Season's #1 Entertainment Broadcast
CBS further spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 15.

[01/16/13 - 02:48 PM]
"MTV2's Guy Code" Season 3 Debuts to Record Ratings
Plus: "Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family" to premiere on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:30/10:30c.

[01/16/13 - 02:15 PM]
Scott Pelley to Lead CBS News' Coverage of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration
Inauguration Day coverage starts with an extended three-hour "CBS This Morning" co-hosted by Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell from the National Mall.

[01/16/13 - 02:12 PM]
ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" is Tuesday's #1 TV Telecast in Females 12-34 for 2nd Straight Week
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 15.

[01/16/13 - 02:04 PM]
More Than 11 Million Viewers Watched Both the Premiere and Encore Telecasts of "Real Husbands of Hollywood" and "Second Generation Wayans" on BET
BET spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 15.

[01/16/13 - 12:15 PM]
Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola and AT&T Return as Official Sponsors of the 12th Season of "American Idol"
As a leading partner since the show's debut, Ford will continue to "engage fans with unique and exclusive content throughout the upcoming season."

[01/16/13 - 12:06 PM]
An American Event on America's Network, ABC News Announces Coverage for 2013 Inauguration
Coverage will begin on Sunday morning, January 20, with a special edition of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos."

[01/16/13 - 11:58 AM]
CMT Names Ten Female Power Voices to Its "Next Women of Country" Campaign, Launching January 16
The list includes Ashley Monroe, Holly Williams, Jana Kramer, Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark, Lauren Alaina, Sarah Darling, Rose Falcon, Rachel Farley and Kelleigh Bannen.

[01/16/13 - 10:39 AM]
Celebrities Honor America's Comedy Sweetheart in "Betty White's 2nd Annual 90th Birthday Special," Airing Tuesday, February 5 (8-9 P.M. ET) on NBC
Blake Shelton, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Rico Rodriguez, Lily Tomlin and Sarah Silverman will honor America's comedy sweetheart, as will Bill Clinton.

[01/16/13 - 09:34 AM]
Investigation Discovery Delivers Bittersweet Valentine's Day Special - "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"
The one-hour special premieres Thursday, February 14 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[01/16/13 - 09:27 AM]
"NCIS" Delivers Second-Largest Audience Ever with 22.34 Million Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 15.

[01/16/13 - 09:08 AM]
Current TV Announces Special Coverage of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama
Current TV's presidential inauguration coverage is the final part of Current's groundbreaking "Politically Direct" coverage of the 2012 election cycle.

[01/16/13 - 08:52 AM]
"Parenthood" Ranks #1 in the Hour Over the Drama Competition on ABC and CBS in Adults 18-49 and Other Key Demographics
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 15.

[01/16/13 - 08:52 AM]
You're in Time Out! Bravo Media Greenlights New Series "Extreme Guide to Parenting" (w.t.)
Each episode will give a candid inside look at two separate households with very different forms of parenting.

[01/16/13 - 08:22 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "NCIS" Once Again Puts CBS on Top
The Eye's juggernaut - along with ABC's "Private Practice" and NBC's "Go On" - are the only series up from last week.

[01/16/13 - 08:22 AM]
Reelz to Celebrate 50 Years of James Bond Movies in February 2013
"Goldfinger" kicks off the first of 16 films on Sunday, February 3 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/16/13 - 07:11 AM]
Camera Crews Follow Air Force Pararescue in "Inside Combat Rescue," Premiering Feb 18, 10 PM ET/PT on National Geographic Channel
From heroic acts of bravery in the field to training, pranks and comradery back at base, the series offers a 360-degree view of this band of brothers.

[01/16/13 - 07:03 AM]
Stevie Nicks and Lady Antebellum Join for an All-New Episode of the Critically Acclaimed Series "CMT Crossroads"
Meeting and collaborating for the first time, Nicks and Lady Antebellum will share harmonies and stories for the episode, premiering later this year.







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[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 09:09 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 07:31 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 07:30 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 06:30 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 06:03 AM]
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Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and is available next day on Hulu.

[11/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
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