Universal Television News

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NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group and Hyperion Books announced today that they will publish 'Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America,' a book written from the perspective of show character Leslie Knope (portrayed by Emmy Award nominee Amy Poehler). Knope serves as Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation department for Pawnee, Indiana on the hit NBC series 'Parks and Recreation' (Thursdays, 8:30-9 p.m. ET).

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NBC.com has come up with a way to help last minute shoppers find that perfect gift. Fans can turn to the special comedy 'gift guide,' available only through the home pages of the network's top comedies, 'Community,' 'The Office,' '30 Rock,' 'Outsourced' and 'Parks & Rec' on www.nbc.com.

NBC.com has come up with a way to help last minute shoppers find that perfect gift. Fans can turn to the special comedy 'gift guide,' available only through the home pages of the network's top comedies, 'Community,' 'The Office,' '30 Rock,' 'Outsourced' and 'Parks & Rec' on www.nbc.com.

NBC Law & Order: Los Angeles Premiere Party held at Drai's.

Premiere of NBC's 'Law & Order: Los Angeles' held at Drai's Hollywood on September 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

Genesis International Television & Film has acquired the U.S. rights to Fireworks International's Heartland, the top-rated family drama based on a series of books set in the U.S., and cleared it on stations covering more than 94% of [the country] for the 2010-11 season. The CBS, Tribune, Sinclair, Hearst, Lin, Meredith, Nexstar and Belo station groups are among the major broadcasters acquiring the series, which will appear mostly in weekend primetime slots starting this fall, announced Genesis President Wayne Lepoff and Fireworks International President Greg Phillips.

The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge announced today that a second location will be opening this fall. The new destination resort, located in Malibu, California, will become the latest addition to the list of The Biggest Loser health and fitness products that are dedicated to helping people adopt a healthy, 'Biggest Loser' lifestyle. The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge already offers guests a comprehensive weight-loss experience at their Southern Utah location. The results-oriented program focuses on exercise, healthy nutrition and education, similar to what the contestants on NBC's hit weight loss series 'The Biggest Loser' experience during their time on the Biggest Loser Ranch.

Veteran NBC program executive Vernon Sanders was promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Current Programming, NBC and Universal Media Studios, it was announced today by Angela Bromstad, President, Primetime Entertainment, NBC and Universal Media Studios.

Heading into this year's Licensing Show, NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group and Joy Tashjian Marketing Group, LLC (JTMG) have finalized a licensing agreement with Mattel, Inc. for the hit primetime series, 'Minute to Win it.' As part of the deal, Mattel has signed on to create board games that are expected to hit retail in the fourth quarter of 2010. JTMG is the agency of record for NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group.

Telemundo, the NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group and Big Tent Entertainment, in association with The Richline Group, Inc. and designer Udi Behr, are introducing Telemundojewelry.com, which launches today. The new Website offers fans a chance to purchase the beautiful jewelry pieces worn by the actors in Telemundo's programming.

The NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group and the NBC Experience Store are marking the return of USA Network's hit series 'Royal Pains' with a variety of branded products. Series leads 'Dr. Hank Lawson' (Mark Feuerstein) and his brother 'Evan R.Lawson' (Paulo Costanzo), get their own talking bobblehead figures and other new products will include a 'HankMed' digital thermometer, 'HankMed' branded T-shirts, water bottles, baseball caps and mugs. All of the product will be available at the NBC Experience Store in New York City and online at www.usanetworkstore.com.

The NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group and the NBC Experience Store are marking the return of USA Network's hit series 'Royal Pains' with a variety of branded products. Series leads 'Dr. Hank Lawson' (Mark Feuerstein) and his brother 'Evan R.Lawson' (Paulo Costanzo), get their own talking bobblehead figures and other new products will include a 'HankMed' digital thermometer, 'HankMed' branded T-shirts, water bottles, baseball caps and mugs. All of the product will be available at the NBC Experience Store in New York City and online at www.usanetworkstore.com.

MONOPOLY®: "The Office" Collector's Edition, hits store shelves this June and is the first and only game that combines the classic risk taking, deal making MONOPOLY® game play with the popular television comedy where fans of the comedy will vie for control of their favorite "Office" locations.

NBC has issued its first scripted series pickup for the 2010-11 season with the order of the drama 'Undercovers' from acclaimed writer/producer/director J.J. Abrams ('Star Trek,' 'Fringe,' 'Lost,' 'Alias') and executive producer/writer Josh Reims ('Brothers and Sisters'), it was announced today by Angela Bromstad, President, Primetime Entertainment, NBC and Universal Media Studios.

Reprise Records will release The Original Broadway Cast Recording of American Idiot on April 20, 2010, the same day the show will open at the St. James Theatre in New York City. The official album features the 24-member cast accompanied by Green Day, marking another incredible collaboration between the band and the musical. Based on Green Day's chart-topping 2004 album American Idiot, the musical and the cast recording include every song from American Idiot, as well as several songs from the band's GRAMMY® Award-winning current album 21st Century Breakdown.

Reprise Records will release The Original Broadway Cast Recording of American Idiot on April 20, 2010, the same day the show will open at the St. James Theatre in New York City. The official album features the 24-member cast accompanied by Green Day, marking another incredible collaboration between the band and the musical. Based on Green Day's chart-topping 2004 album American Idiot, the musical and the cast recording include every song from American Idiot, as well as several songs from the band's GRAMMY® Award-winning current album 21st Century Breakdown.

Bravo and Target announced today an exclusive partnership to release DVDs of the network's hit series to be sold exclusively at Target nationwide beginning April 13. The Target exclusive promotion marks the first ever partnership between the two, and the DVD sets will be sold for a 12-week run. DVD titles include 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta,' 'The Real Housewives of New York City,' Emmy-Award winning 'Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List,' 'Top Chef: Chicago,' 'Flipping Out,' 'The Millionaire Matchmaker,' 'The Rachel Zoe Project,' and 'Million Dollar Listing.'

Samples from the upcoming AMERICAN IDIOT Original Broadway Cast Recording are now available online via Amazon.com. The CD is currently available for pre-order and will be released April 19th.