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For TNT, a big push on original series
More and more it's challenging the broadcast networks, and at this upfront it will up the ante with a slew of new original series
Hot girl: 'Zoey' bests NBA hoopsters
Nickelodeon teen finale draws 5.1 million viewers, leading cable for the week over basketball and even post-Vanity Fair 'Hannah'
For A&E, finding the drama in real life
Network pushes into more original series, scripted and reality, with a harder edge as it works to grow its audience numbers
For Nick at Nite, it's about the kids too
Subtle shift at the Nickelodeon primetime network toward shows adults and their kids watch together, with a hefty ratings boost
The penultimate DVR zapper: Movies
Study: 98.4 percent of households watch them live, just behind news and topping sports. Nick at Nite has highest C3 retention.
For Discovery, returning to its mission
Tapping back into its roots as a science network as it heads into the upfront, after drifting off into general interest programming
For Animal Planet, it's not just critters
Aiming to grow, network is shifting its focus to shows about the connection between people and animals and the bonds that grow
For Food Network, adding to the stew
Network has pumped up primetime with reality shows, and more are coming, but daytime's the focus as it heads into the upfront
Movie studios launching pay channel
Plan to deliver films and TV series to viewers, competing directly with Showtime and HBO. Partners: Viacom, MGM, Lion's Gate.
For Spike, pursuit of the elusive male
After some weaves and wobbles, it's found its way as a network for young men, and it's adding more original series to that end
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