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    MTV Greenlights 'Scream' Pilot, Renews 'Snooki & JWOWW'

    MTV Greenlights 'Scream' Pilot, Renews 'Snooki & JWOWW'

    1:15 pm PDT 4/25/2013
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    Three new reality series are joining the cabler's slate, while sister network MTV2 sets debut for Nick Cannon's "Wild 'n Out" return. READ MORE

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    E! Upfront: 'Soup' Spinoff; Josh Schwartz, Kevin Spacey Scripted Entries, More

    E! Upfront: 'Soup' Spinoff; Josh Schwartz, Kevin Spacey Scripted Entries, More

    6:00 am PDT 4/22/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    In addition to eight scripted dramas, the NBCUniversal-owned cable network unveiled six new unscripted shows and 10 specials with subjects ranging from Ross Mathews to 50 Cent. READ MORE

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    Syfy Orders Horror Anthology From Jamie Foxx, Developing Pair of Miniseries

    Syfy Orders Horror Anthology From Jamie Foxx, Developing Pair of Miniseries

    1:49 pm PDT 4/10/2013
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    The NBCUniversal-owned cable network used its upfront platform to debut a robust slate of scripted and unscripted offerings, including projects from Robert Zemeckis and Michael De Luca. READ MORE

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    Syfy Prepping Space Dramas From Jason Blum, Gale Anne Hurd (Exclusive)

    Syfy Prepping Space Dramas From Jason Blum, Gale Anne Hurd (Exclusive)

    10:42 am PDT 4/10/2013
    • Lacey Rose
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    The cable network is also developing scripted projects from the producers of "Lost," "Alphas" and "Smallville." READ MORE

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  5. Participant Introduces 'Pivot' TV Cable Network, First Programming Slate

    Participant Introduces 'Pivot' TV Cable Network, First Programming Slate

    10:41 am PDT 3/27/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The channel will start out with a reach of 40 million subscribers and also aim towards aggressive digital distribution of shows featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Meghan McCain and William Shakespeare. READ MORE

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    Nat Geo and Wild Build Original Slate, Order More Cesar Millan

    Nat Geo and Wild Build Original Slate, Order More Cesar Millan

    9:09 pm PDT 3/24/2013
    • Michael O'Connell
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    The sister networks detail a total six new series as part of the upfront lineup and an aggressive roster of specials, including previously announced "Killing Kennedy" and a new documentary on US Airways Flight 1549. READ MORE

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  7. CMT Orders New Series From 'Jersey Shore' Creator, 'Voice' Winner Cassadee Pope (Exclusive)

    CMT Orders New Series From 'Jersey Shore' Creator, 'Voice' Winner Cassadee Pope (Exclusive)

    8:30 am PST 3/5/2013
    • Michael O'Connell
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    A Southern take on the late MTV hit and a docudrama following the aspiring country singer are among four new entries, and a Steve Austin-hosted competition is included in pilot presentations set for the 2013 upfront. READ MORE

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  8. Nickelodeon Orders 'Dora the Explorer' Spinoff, Partners with AwesomenessTV

    Nickelodeon Orders 'Dora the Explorer' Spinoff, Partners with AwesomenessTV

    2:00 pm PST 2/26/2013
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    The Viacom-owned network unveils more than a dozen new shows and announces a third season of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" during annual upfront presentation. READ MORE

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  9. CBS, ABC Upfront Ad Haul Unchanged, But Rates Rise (Report)

    CBS, ABC Upfront Ad Haul Unchanged, But Rates Rise (Report)

    4:07 am PDT 6/13/2012
    • Georg Szalai
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    Though weak demand has meant less inventory was sold, price increases roughly meet expectations. READ MORE

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  10. Fox, ABC Start Upfront Ad Deal-Making (Report)

    Fox, ABC Start Upfront Ad Deal-Making (Report)

    3:47 am PDT 6/1/2012
    • Georg Szalai
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    Fox's deals are coming at high-single-digit percentage ad rate increases over last year. READ MORE

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    Watch Video Fandom 5: 'Tintin' Art Auction, 'Arrow' Teaser Debuts, Obama Sees 'Avengers'

    Fandom 5: 'Tintin' Art Auction, 'Arrow' Teaser Debuts, Obama Sees 'Avengers'

    7:23 pm PDT 5/18/2012
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    Upfronts 2012: By the Numbers

    Upfronts 2012: By the Numbers

    2:15 pm PDT 5/18/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    Family comedies, female -- and foreign -- leads, title changes as well as bows and arrows stand out now that the annual dog-and-pony show is in the books. READ MORE

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  13. Upfronts 2012: USA Network Relies on Stars, Not Execs, to Deliver Message to Ad Buyers

    Upfronts 2012: USA Network Relies on Stars, Not Execs, to Deliver Message to Ad Buyers

    5:17 pm PDT 5/17/2012
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    The top-rated cable network touts summer miniseries "Political Animals" and "Modern Family" acquisition. READ MORE

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    DVR Dilemma: The New Schedule's Biggest Time Slot Conflicts

    DVR Dilemma: The New Schedule's Biggest Time Slot Conflicts

    4:57 pm PDT 5/17/2012
    • Michael O'Connell
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    "Happy Endings," "New Girl" and NBC's new Matthew Perry comedy all occupying the same half-hour is just one of the TV conundrums coming this fall. READ MORE

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    USA Network Debuts First Trailer for 'Political Animals' (Video)

    USA Network Debuts First Trailer for 'Political Animals' (Video)

    2:30 pm PDT 5/17/2012
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    Sigourney Weaver toplines this summer's high-profile drama series from Greg Berlanti. READ MORE

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  16. The CW's 2012-13 Season: 'Carrie Diaries,' 'Arrow' and 'Cult'

    The CW's 2012-13 Season: 'Carrie Diaries,' 'Arrow' and 'Cult'

    12:46 pm PDT 5/17/2012
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    Among the five new series plotted for the network's new season are a "Sex and the City" prequel, a "Beauty and the Beast" update and a starring vehicle for Mamie Gummer. READ MORE

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  17. CW Launches Digital Studio, Unveils Online Projects

    CW Launches Digital Studio, Unveils Online Projects

    12:00 pm PDT 5/17/2012
    • Philiana Ng
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    Among the upcoming fare: live-action series "Stupid Hype" from "Hart of Dixie's" Wilson Bethel and an untitled Justine Ezarik project. READ MORE

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  18. Upfronts 2012: CW Peddles Bold Programing, Fan Favorites and the Power of Netflix (Analysis)

    Upfronts 2012: CW Peddles Bold Programing, Fan Favorites and the Power of Netflix (Analysis)

    11:54 am PDT 5/17/2012
    • Lacey Rose
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    One year into the job, Pedowitz touts digital deals, explains "Ringer" cancellation and pays tribute to "Gossip Girl's" final season. READ MORE

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  19. Upfronts 2012: CW President Talks Network Reinvention, Dish's Auto Hop, Canceling 'Ringer'

    Upfronts 2012: CW President Talks Network Reinvention, Dish's Auto Hop, Canceling 'Ringer'

    11:26 am PDT 5/17/2012
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    CW president Mark Pedowitz calls Dish's commercial erasing technology "foolhardy." "They're biting the hand that supplies them with content." READ MORE

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    Upfronts 2012: CW Redeveloping 'Hunger Games'-Esque Pilot 'The Selection'

    Upfronts 2012: CW Redeveloping 'Hunger Games'-Esque Pilot 'The Selection'

    10:40 am PDT 5/17/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    Network president Mark Pedowitz tells THR that the buzzy entry based on the books by Kiera Cass could potentially move forward for midseason or summer, while DC Comics adaptation "Deadman" is also still being developed. READ MORE

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