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HBO Renews “Game of Thrones” For 3rd Season

HBO has renewed GAME OF THRONES for a third season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. “Series creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss raised our expectations for the second season – and then surpassed them,” said … Continue reading

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Boomerang Celebrates Earth Day With “Captain Planet” Marathon

In observance of Earth Day, Boomerang, Turner Broadcasting System’s commercial-free home of classic animation, called upon the Captain Planet Foundation—dedicated to give the next generation of environmental stewards an active understanding and love for the natural world in which they … Continue reading

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BBC America Brings “Top Gear” Host, Richard Hammond, to New American Series “Crash Course”

BBC America brings one of the hosts of the world’s most popular car shows – Top Gear – to America in the new original series Richard Hammond’s Crash Course! Premiering on April 16 at 10 PM ET/PT, the series follows … Continue reading

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FOX Renews New Girl, Raising Hope and Glee!

FOX has ordered a second season of freshman breakout hit NEW GIRL, a third installment of the irreverent family comedy RAISING HOPE and a fourth season of the genre-defying musical sensation GLEE, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President … Continue reading

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ABC Announces Summer 2012 Schedule

ABC announces the following summer premieres for new series and returning favorites (all times ET). Thursday, May 24: 8:00-10:00 p.m. “Duets” (series premiere) 10:00-11:00 p.m. “Rookie Blue” Sunday, June 3: 8:00-9:00 p.m.“Secret Millionaire” 9:00-11:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” … Continue reading

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CBS Announces “CBS Shoot & Share Week,” April 9-15

Stars across the CBS Television Network will participate in a week-long social media initiative, “CBS Shoot & Share Week,” April 9-15. Participating stars will shoot a variety of exclusive 15-second videos, engaging with, answering and posing questions to fans on … Continue reading

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Bravo Greenlights New and Returning Unscripted Series, Plans First Scripted Premiere

Powered by its high quality original programming, digital innovations and exclusive sponsorships while attracting the most engaged, upscale and educated audience in cable, Bravo Media continues to expand across every platform in 2012. Today, the network announced a 27 percent … Continue reading

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HBO Confirms Debut Dates for “True Blood,” “The Newsroom”

The debut dates for the new seasons of the HBO series TRUE BLOOD and THE NEWSROOM have been confirmed. The 12-episode fifth season of TRUE BLOOD will kick off SUNDAY, JUNE 10 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Based on the popular … Continue reading

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CBS Extends Contracts With Late Night Hosts Through 2014

CBS has reached agreements with David Letterman and Craig Ferguson for contract extensions to host their respective late night franchises – LATE SHOW and THE LATE LATE SHOW – through 2014, it was announced today by Nina Tassler, President, CBS … Continue reading

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Neal Patrick Harris Returns As Host of “Tony® Awards”

Emmy Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris, star of the CB S comedy HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, returns to host THE 66TH ANNUAL TONY® AWARDS, to be broadcast live from The Beacon Theater in New York, Sunday, June 10 (8:00-11:00 … Continue reading

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