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[08/10/07 - 06:04 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 6-10
Updates include: USA gives "Notice" a second season, FOX gives hefty put pilot commitments to two newcomers and HBO sinks its teeth into a "True Blood" series order.

[08/10/07 - 02:52 PM]
NBC's 'Heroes' Ali Larter Shows Fans an Exclusive Sneak Peek of Her Upcoming Movie 'Resident Evil: Extinction,' as She and Co-Star Adrian Pasdar Host the First of Five Weeks of the Cast's Favorite Episodes, Beginning on Monday, August 13
The hosted segments will promote the 'Heroes' DVD release on August 28 as well as the Season two premiere on September 24.

[08/10/07 - 10:46 AM]
Big Brother 8 Thursday Live Eviction Edition Notches Best Viewer and Adult 25-54 Deliveries on Any Night This Summer
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, August 9.

[08/10/07 - 10:45 AM]
This Just IN... ...from CBS Entertainment
"The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" will return to CBS on Tuesday, December 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/10/07 - 10:44 AM]
Third Time's a Charm as "Big Brother 8" Houseguests Give Three-Time Nominee Kail Her Walking Papers
CBS details the latest "Big Brother" elimination.

[08/09/07 - 09:50 PM]
Comedy Central(R) and Atomfilms(R) Announce the Winner of Second Annual User-Generated Broadband Video Competition "Comedy Central Test Pilots"
The grand prize winner, "Super Sam," as determined by the online voting, will receive $5,000 and the potential for a development deal to produce an episodic broadband series.

[08/09/07 - 12:27 PM]
Trishelle Cannatella Joins the Staff of "DR. Steve-O" This Fall
Trishelle will assist Steve-O as his "Nurse on Duty" on his mission to "de-wussify wimps, nerds and couch potatoes who have been nominated by their buddies, girlfriends, wives, mothers, coworkers or even have nominated themselves."

[08/09/07 - 12:26 PM]
CBS Sports Kicks Off 2007 NFL Preseason Schedule
Friday sees the Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints followed by the San Diego Chargers against the St. Louis Rams on Saturday, August 18 and the New England Patriots against the Carolina Panthers on Friday, August 24.

[08/09/07 - 12:25 PM]
What We Learned About Americans This Week on the CBS Primetime Game Show "Power of 10"
The Eye details the survey results for its two episodes aired to date.

[08/09/07 - 11:01 AM]
Fans Get Sneak Peek of NBC's New Fall Primetime Lineup as Greg Grunberg of the Emmy-Nominated Hit 'Heroes' Hosts 'The NBC Primetime Preview Show'
The 30-minute special will be offered to NBC's 232 television stations (check local listings) as well as other channel entities such as USA, SCI FI, Bravo, UniHD, Chiller, mun2, MSNBC, CNBC, Sleuth, NBC2Go, on-demand and broadband.

[08/09/07 - 11:01 AM]
MTV Celebrates Season 20 of "The Real World" by Rolling Out the Green Carpet in Hollywood, California
The network has ordered 24 episodes of "The Real World: Hollywood" which is scheduled to premiere Q1 2008.

[08/09/07 - 09:56 AM]
The Wednesday Time Period Premiere of "Power of 10" Leads CBS to First Place in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 8.

[08/09/07 - 09:55 AM]
Kathleen Decker, a Community Relations Assistant from Woodside, N.Y., Will Continue Her Quest for $10 Million Next Week, on the "Power of 10" Wednesdays at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network
Two of last night's contestants only walked away with $1,000 each.

[08/09/07 - 09:54 AM]
Labor Day Comes a Month Early for One "American Idol" Hopeful; History Made as Baby Idol Born During Dallas Auditions
After completing the audition and learning she will return for the next round, Antoria Gillon was taken to a local hospital, where she gave birth to a healthy son - whom she named Jamil Labarron Idol McCowan.

[08/08/07 - 11:28 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Family of the Year" (ABC)

[08/08/07 - 11:28 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Dirty Sexy Money" (ABC)

[08/08/07 - 09:55 PM]
AMC Launches Customized Multi-Platform Content Celebrating Advertising Legends to Promote Mad Men
The beautifully produced spots will feature ad industry veterans including Jerry Della Femina, Bob Jeffrey, and Martin Puris and others, sharing their personal stories from that time.

[08/08/07 - 09:53 PM]
We TV Expands Wedding Related Programming Building on the Success of We Go Bridal
The network's new series include "Wedding Central," "Rich Bride Poor Bride" and "The Fabulous Life Presents: VH1's Big Fat Fabulous Wedding."

[08/08/07 - 09:51 PM]
We TV Launches International Charity Auction of Princess Diana
All proceeds will be donated to the national children's organization, America's Promise Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children.

[08/08/07 - 07:45 PM]
Available for a Limited-Time Only, Genius Products Proudly Presents the Premiere Episode of the Highly Anticipated Television Series on the Sci Fi Channel Flash Gordon
The company will release the show's August 10 premiere on DVD the following Tuesday - August 14.

[08/08/07 - 06:15 PM]
Fall TV Season Comes Into Focus as Otx Releases Early Awareness, Interest and Buzz for New Broadcast Shows
With more than six weeks until the official start of the fall season, the data suggests that NBC's "Bionic Woman" and ABC's "Cavemen" are generating the most awareness, interest and buzz.

[08/08/07 - 06:14 PM]
Lmn Scores Two First Place Finishes Among Female Subscribers in Latest 2007 Beta Cable Subscriber Study
LMN ranked #1 on aided awareness among All Adults (90%) for the sixth year in a row when compared with other mid-sized networks (on par with last year, 88%).

[08/08/07 - 03:39 PM]
Mario Lopez to Host Miss Teen USA 2007, Live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Nineteen-year-old singing superstar, Kat DeLuna will perform "Whine Up" and the sensational Jonas Brothers will perform a medley of their hits "Hold On" and "S.O.S." during the telecast.

[08/08/07 - 03:39 PM]
Didja Hear? USA Network Announces DidjA.com, the New Online Destination for Commercial Fans
The site, due to launch in early 2008, is "a free online archive of current and classic television commercials, movie trailers and other brand-related content."

[08/08/07 - 03:38 PM]
Bravo Begins Nationwide Contestant Search for New Series 'Make Me a Supermodel'
Nationwide casting calls will be held this September in Dallas (Sept. 14 & 15), followed by stops in Chicago (Sept. 19 & 20), Miami (Sept. 24 & 25), New York City (Sept. 30 & Oct. 1), and Los Angeles (Oct. 6 & 8).

[08/08/07 - 01:22 PM]
TNT's Critically Acclaimed Hit Series Saving Grace Spreads Its Wings Wider as Network Orders 15 Additional Episodes
The series launched July 23 with ad-supported cable's biggest audience for a new series premiere for the year to date.

[08/08/07 - 11:32 AM]
Power of 10 Launches an Online Game Component Testing America's Knowledge and Giving Viewers the Chance to Be Considered as Contestants for the Primetime Game Show
Like the primetime game show, online players must accurately predict the American public's response to intriguing poll questions, and those who are successful may qualify to be considered as a contestant on the primetime show.

[08/08/07 - 11:22 AM]
Quick Take for Tuesday, August 7, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 7.

[08/08/07 - 11:21 AM]
ABC's New "Bachelor" Is a Sincere, Sexy, Successful Self-Made Man Who May Be the Series' Hottest Guy Yet
Brad Womack, 34, a successful, self-made entrepreneur, has been selected to star in the 11th edition of ABC's popular romance reality series when it returns this fall.

[08/08/07 - 10:27 AM]
Drew Carey-Hosted "Power of 10" Debuts with 9.25 Million Viewers and CBS's Best Delivery in Key Demographics in the Time Period Since May
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 7.

[08/08/07 - 10:26 AM]
Jamie Sadler, a 19-Year-Old Pre-Med Student and Part-Time Caddy from Montclair, N.J., Wins $1 Million, on the Premiere Episode of "Power of 10"
Sadler took home the million after correctly answering "What percentage of women consider themselves feminists?"

[08/08/07 - 10:21 AM]
Paul Mcgillion Returns to 'Stargate Atlantis'
In addition to McGillion's return, Torri Higginson ("Dr. Elizabeth Weir") and Stargate SG-1's Christopher Judge ("Teal'c") will also make appearances.

[08/07/07 - 11:11 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Journeyman" (NBC)

[08/07/07 - 06:03 PM]
BBC America Takes Viewers on the Ride of Their Lives with the Uk's Premiere Motor Show, Top Gear
"Top Gear" episodes will premiere every Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT beginning on Monday, August 20 with a two episode premiere special.

[08/07/07 - 02:09 PM]
'America's Got Talent' and 'Singing Bee' Top NBC's Week of July 30-August 5
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 30-August 5.

[08/07/07 - 02:08 PM]
48 Hours Mystery Is Saturday Night's Number One Program in Households and Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, August 4.

[08/07/07 - 02:05 PM]
CBS Places First in Viewers for the Ninth Time in 10 Weeks
CBS spins the numbers for the week of July 30-August 5.

[08/07/07 - 02:04 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of July 30, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 30-August 5.

[08/07/07 - 02:02 PM]
ABC Entertainment Gives Viewers a Sneak Peek of the Highly Anticipated New Series, "Pushing Daisies"
The public will get an opportunity to screen the premiere episode on Thursday, August 16 at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood.

[08/07/07 - 12:56 PM]
Oxygen Teams Up with Sports Icon for New Reality Series Deion and Pilar Sanders: Prime Time Love*
The network has also announced that "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" will return for a third season in December, while brand-new true-crime series "Captured" will premiere in October as a companion to the long-running hit "Snapped," now entering its sixth season.

[08/07/07 - 10:32 AM]
TV Guide Announces Veteran Producer Bob Bain Will Produce the Company's Online Video Awards
The awards will be handed out in a live event on December 1 in Santa Monica, California at the Barker Hanger for broadcast on Wednesday, December 5.

[08/07/07 - 10:30 AM]
Kelly Clarkson and Avril Lavigne Set to Perform on "Teen Choice 2007" Live Sunday, August 26, on Fox
Also signing on: Zac Efron, America Ferrera, Eve, Bow Wow, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Omarion, Ryan Reynolds, The Jonas Brothers, Rob & Big and Sum 41.

[08/06/07 - 11:39 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Return of Jezebel James, The" (FOX)

[08/06/07 - 11:39 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Minister of Divine, The" (FOX)

[08/06/07 - 05:53 PM]
Spike TV Television Highlights - September 2007
Next month's highlights include the launch of "Manswers" as well as the return of "The Ultimate Fighter."

[08/06/07 - 05:52 PM]
Joe Biden, John Mccain, Tommy Thompson and Barack Obama Heat Up "Indecision 2008" with August Appearances on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
Senators Joe Biden (August 8), John McCain (August 16) and Barack Obama (August 22) and former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson (August 20) all make a campaign stop.

[08/06/07 - 05:51 PM]
Comedy Central Home Entertainment(R) Releases "South Park: The Complete Tenth Season" DVD to Hit Stores on Tuesday, August 21
In addition to the Emmy-nominated episode, "Make Love, Not Warcraft," a free 14-day trial edition of the "World of Warcraft" DVD-ROM is included with the purchase of the DVD set.

[08/06/07 - 03:18 PM]
Production Begins in Los Angeles on New Comedy Series "Cavemen," Premiering October 2 on Abc
The newcomer stars Bill English, Nick Kroll, Sam Huntington, Kaitlin Doubleday, Stephanie Lemelin and Julie White.

[08/06/07 - 03:16 PM]
Fashion Icon Kenneth Cole to Appear on ABC's "Ugly Betty"
The episode, due in October, will feature Cole as himself, as he's honored at a lavish "Black & White" Ball being hosted by the dysfunctional Meade family.

[08/06/07 - 12:54 PM]
The Contender to Return to ESPN September 4
The third season of The Contender will also feature several enhancements including a different weight class and "for the first time, true boxing fans will be able to see the entire fight each week on ESPN2."







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[11/26/24 - 02:34 PM]
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[11/26/24 - 12:31 PM]
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